Apr 09, 2024

Sidelines Magazine Returns as a Media Partner of the USEA for 2024

By Sam Johnston - USEA Staff

The United States Eventing Association, Inc. (USEA) is thrilled to announce Sidelines Magazine as a “Media Partner of US Eventing,” a “Contributing Level Sponsor of the Emerging Athletes U21 Program,” and a “Prize Level Sponsor of the USEA American Eventing Championships.”

“Sidelines Magazine is thrilled to continue our partnership with the USEA," said Jan Westmark Bauer, Editor-In-Chief of Sidelines Magazine. "Sidelines is a magazine dedicated to covering the eventing, dressage, and hunter-jumper worlds, and we love sharing stories on eventers at all levels of the sport. We are pleased to work with the USEA as they are dedicated to providing eventers with competitive levels that allows all levels of riders to enjoy the thrill of eventing."

Sidelines Magazine is a monthly publication available both in print and digitally. The magazine captures the equestrian lifestyle, with everything from equestrian properties and home décor to interviews with top riders to stories on horse shows. Sidelines Magazine has been known for decades as an invaluable media source for all equestrian disciplines.

“We at the USEA are thrilled to welcome Sidelines Magazine back as a sponsor for 2024,” stated USEA CEO Rob Burk. "Sidelines is packed with information and entertainment, featuring eventing-specific columns as well. We very much look forward to granting our members access to this wonderful publication!”

Based in Charleston, South Carolina, Sidelines Magazine, owned by Bob Bell and edited by Bauer, is an award-winning, monthly magazine focusing on all aspects of the equestrian world.

Sidelines Magazine is sad to share the recent passing of our salesperson Shelly Fisher Viruete," noted Bauer. "Shelly was not only an amazing horsewoman who had an impact on the equestrian world for many years, but was proud of the eventing world and loved sharing Sidelines with eventers as well as working with the USEA.”

The USEA expresses our deepest condolences to friends, family, and all those impacted by Shelly’s passing.

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.

Apr 30, 2024 Competitions

Kent Horse Trials Announces Cancellation after 44 Years

The USEA is saddened to share that the Kent Horse Trials in Kent, Connecticut, will be ending its run after 44 years. This USEA Area I event has been a historical staple in the eventing community since its first event ran in 1980. This decision was not made lightly by the organizing committee, but the team behind the Kent Horse Trials cited various challenges which led to this decision.

Apr 30, 2024 Intercollegiate

Meet the 2024 Intercollegiate Eventing Championship Teams

It's officially USEA Intercollegiate Eventing Championship week, and this year's is shaping up to be one for the history books! The USEA is excited to meet up with a record-breaking 150 intercollegiate entries representing 18 schools who will join forces to create 39 teams competing in Aiken, South Carolina, this weekend. For the first time, the Intercollegiate Championship will also be joining forces with the inaugural USEA Interscholastic Eventing League (IEL) Championship at Stable View on May 4-5. Festivities are set to kick off this Friday, May 3, with the opening ceremonies.

Apr 29, 2024 Education

Fieldwork for Eventers

One of the important concepts that event riders of all levels should understand, and practice is how the dressage flatwork carries over into the show jumping and cross-country phases. Don’t forget, the word dressage, translated from French, literally means training.

Apr 28, 2024 Eventing News

Townend Takes His Fourth Defender Kentucky CCI5*-L Win on a Special Mare

While Oliver Townend and Cooley Rosalent started the weekend at the Defender Kentucky CCI5*-L a bit down the leaderboard in a tie for eighth after dressage, the world No. 1 can never be ruled out for a five-star win. Townend and “Rosie” climbed the leaderboard yesterday with just .4 time penalties on cross-country, and today they earned a nail-biting win after both the leader, fellow British rider Tom McEwen on JL Dublin, and second-placed Brit Yasmin Ingham on Banzai du Loir, had single rails over Steve Stephens’ show jumping course.

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