The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is pleased to announce the continued partnership with Parker Equine Insurance. Parker Equine Insurance will return as the ”Official Equine Insurance Provider of the USEA” for 2020 and 2021. In addition to their corporate sponsorship, Parker Equine Insurance will join as a Gold Level Sponsor of the USEA American Eventing Championships, a Bronze Level Sponsor of the USEA Annual Meeting & Convention, an Insurance Partner of the USEA Instructors’ Certification Program, and a Contributing Level Sponsor to the USEA Classic Series, USEA Young Event Horse Program, and USEA Future Event Horse Program.
“We are excited to continue our support of eventing at all levels through this partnership. Being there for our clients to assure their horses, farms, employees, and beyond are covered is something we care about a great deal as horse people ourselves. We look forward to helping USEA members with their insurance needs, and are available to answer any questions free of charge,” said Donna Parker of Parker Equine Insurance
With over 40 years of industry experience, Equine Insurance, a division of Parker General Insurance, is a leading agency in the United States. The equine policies they offer include equine mortality, major medical and surgical, care, custody and control as well as workers’ compensation and employers’ liability. Parker Equine Insurance provides customers with the best insurance protection possible, at an affordable price.
“We are very proud to call Parker Equine Insurance the Official Equine Insurance Provider of the USEA,” said USEA CEO Rob Burk. “Parker Equine Insurance is a highly trusted company, and U.S. Eventing is lucky to have their support. Every eventer should consider having them as their equine insurance provider.”
Parker Equine Insurance offers a 5% discount to all USEA ICP certified instructors. To learn more about Parker Equine Insurance’s line of quality products, visit www.equine-ins.com. Be sure to follow them on social media for insurance tips and helpful information @ParkerEquineInsurance on Facebook and @equine.insurance on Instagram.
About the United States Eventing Association
The USEA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization committed to providing eventing enthusiasts with a competitive level suited to their individual skills. By assisting and educating competitors, event organizers, and officials; maintaining responsible safety standards; and registering qualified competitions and clinics, the USEA offers a strong and continuous training opportunity for an ever-expanding field of world-class competitors. Just as importantly, the USEA provides a means for all riders, regardless of age or ability, to experience the thrill of eventing. To learn more, visit www.useventing.com.
The Olympic gold medallists Tom McEwen and JL Dublin lit up the arena at the MARS Badminton Horse Trials with a stunning performance and took the lead after the first day of dressage with the excellent mark of 22.4. They have almost five penalties over second-placed Emily King and Valmy Biats on 27.3.
At some point in your riding career, you probably found yourself feeling or dealing with a little fear, failure, or frustration. We’ve all been there. Regardless of whether we’re competitive or recreational, we’ve likely found ourselves getting a bit stuck on stress or a struggle; dealing with a little defeat or disappointment, or feeling overwhelmed or underprepared.
We might still be recovering physically from the excitement of the 2025 USEA Intercollegiate & Interscholastic Eventing Championships, but mentally we keep playing the weekend over and over again in our heads. This is a weekend that many eventers and lovers of the sport all over the country (ourselves included) look forward to each year and this year was no exception. From teams getting to experience their first time ever at the championship to mascots swapping gear in a show of camaraderie, there were so many great moments that took place during this year's end-of-the-school-year event. Take a look at some of our favorite moments from the three day competition below!
As we gear up for the summer, the competition season isn’t slowing down and it’s time for one of the staple events on the international calendar in the U.S., the Tryon International Three-Day Event (Mill Spring, North Carolina). This event hosts one of five CCI4*-L events on the U.S. calendar, and this year there are 13 competitors in the field. Continue reading below for more interesting facts pertaining to the event that kicks off this Thursday, May 8.