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.
The USEA is saddened to share the passing of Sara Kozumplik’s five-star partner As You Like It at the age of 34. The gelding died in his sleep at his retirement home at Kozumplik's parents' residence.
The 2024 USEA Emerging Athletes U21 (EA21) National Camp is just a little over a month away and all over the country, young riders are preparing for their trip to Ocala, Florida, to participate in this year's prestigious week-long academy led by U.S. eventing legend David O'Connor. This year's camp takes place Dec. 31, 2024, through Jan. 4, 2025, and will feature classroom sessions, guest lecturers, and in the saddle work as a group to help strengthen the foundation of each rider selected to participate.
Bringing along a young horse is such a special process for everyone involved. The USEA is excited to dedicate an episode to celebrating some of the special young horses in the United States that have risen to the occasion. Joining USEA Podcast Host Nicole Brown in this episode are Tommy Greengard, the rider and co-owner of this year's Holekamp/Turner Grant Recipient That's Me Z who represented the U.S. at Le Lion this year, and Kaylawna Smith-Cook, who piloted Bonner Carpenter's Only-Else to the highest national score in the Dutta Corp. USEA Young Event Horse 5-Year-Old Championships.
Cornelia Fletcher (USA) and Daytona Beach 8 were the only pair to jump double clear in the B&D Builders CCI4*-L at The Event at TerraNova, claiming the win with a final score of 41.4 penalties.