There are a few things you shouldn’t forget when packing for the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event: your tickets, comfortable walking shoes, rain gear (just in case!), and your wallet! With one of the largest vendor fairs at any equine event in the country, there are ample shopping opportunities all across the Kentucky Horse Park this week—including the USEA booth! Located just behind the Rolex Stadium, you can easily pop in before you make your way to watch dressage or show jumping, or hit the booth on your way back up from the cross-country track.
One of the most exciting new additions to our apparel offerings this year are the new Ariat Eventing USA softshell jackets for both men and women! The women’s jacket sports team U.S.A. colors and features Ariat’s AriatTEK® fabric for wind and water resistance while still maintaining breathability. The men’s version comes in this striking charcoal color and, in addition to the zippered pockets, features a zippered chest pocket as well—perfect for stashing away that extra LRK3DE shopping money in!
As we all know, the weather in Kentucky can be a bit up and down in April, so if you find yourself needing to change up your wardrobe options this week, check out the selection of long and short-sleeve polos available at our booth.
Vests are a great option for a little extra layering without getting too warm, and this quilted vest by Kerrits is just as sharp as it is comfortable!
The Ariat men’s team logo quarter-zip sweatshirt is a great layering piece for the cooler days with its soft, brushed fleece interior.
And of course, our booth will be fully stocked with ball caps, stickers, lanyards, keychains, and other awesome USEA accessories to help you represent your U.S. eventing pride!
All items will be exclusively sold in the tent during the competition. Watching the livestream from home? Don't worry, all items will then be made available for purchase online after the event at shopusea.com.
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The USEA would like to thank Mountain Horse, "The Official Outerwear of the USEA," and Kerrits, "The Official Competition and Training Apparel of the USEA" for stocking our USEA merchandise booth at LRK3DE.
With the start of the New Year just days away, now is the time to consider how your actions can have a positive impact on the sport of eventing in 2025. Each and every member of the eventing community has an important role to play in ensuring the sport continues to grow and thrive. From fostering educational opportunities to supporting grassroots initiatives and participating at all levels of the sport, there are so many ways to get involved.
Ride iQ’s popular “Ask An Expert” series features professional advice and tips from all areas of the horse industry. One of the most-downloaded episodes is an expert session with Peter Gray, an accomplished dressage judge and Olympic eventer. He has recently judged at events like the five-star at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, and he served on the ground jury at the 2022 FEI World Eventing Championships in Pratoni, Italy. His background as a competitor in the Olympic Games riding for Bermuda and as a coach and selector for the Canadian eventing team adds depth to his understanding of the sport.
With a total of 382 volunteer hours in 2024, Catherine “Cathy” Hale not only topped the USEA Area III VIP Volunteer leaderboard, but she also ranked fourth out of all eventing volunteers across the country. Hale (The Villages, Florida) has worked as a travel agent for over 30 years, a career that suits her love of travel nicely. At the time of being interviewed for this article, Hale was passing the equator on a cruise to Tahiti, New Zealand, and Australia.
The USEA office will close at 5:00 p.m. EST on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, and will reopen again on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. The USEA staff will return emails and phone calls when the office re-opens on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 or at their earliest convenience.