Eventing began today at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky, with 82 riders presenting their perfectly turned out mounts for the multi-national ground jury. While Kim Severson’s Tipperary Liadhnan was withdrawn before the trot up due to a case cellulitis, the five remaining U.S. horse and rider combinations passed, and Karen O’Connor and Mandiba were selected to take Severson’s place in team competition. With three horses from this morning’s jog up held for reinspection, Mexico’s Escipion Mendivil and Azteca were unfortunately the only pair not to pass. Josh Walker photos.
Aspen Farms Horse Trials started with a full day of dressage competition on Friday under fair skies. More than 300 competitors from throughout Area VII and beyond are competing this weekend, and five horse/rider combinations entered Aspen Farms' inaugural CCI4*-S—the first ever offered in the state of Washington.
The United States Eventing Association, Inc. (USEA) is excited to announce that applications for the second class of the USEA Young Event Horse (YEH) New Judge Education Program are now open. Qualifying candidates, which are no longer required to hold a USEF judge’s license as of 2023, are encouraged to sign up to participate in the YEH New Judge Education Program to receive certification to judge the Jumping and Galloping phases of Young Event Horse competitions.
The United States Eventing Association, Inc. (USEA) is happy to have Eventing Breaks as a 2024 Member Rewards Partner. Eventing Breaks offers equestrian enthusiasts trips away to some of the top international events around the globe. Packages encompass ticketing, accommodation, travel, and access to rider meet-and-greets, course walks, and previews.
2024 has already been a pivotal year for the USEA Interscholastic Eventing League (IEL) with the introduction of the USEA IEL Championship, which saw 42 competitors join forces to create 12 teams that went head-to-head at Stable View in Aiken, South Carolina, early last month.