The VAP Series: Dressage Bit Check
Before the first horse heads down the centerline and the first dressage score is awarded, one group of volunteers helps ensure every competitor enters the ring on a level playing field: the dressage bit checkers.
Celebrating the Heart of Eventing with a Mid-Year Volunteer Update
The 2026 eventing season has reached the halfway point, and the sports strongest supporters, its volunteers, have been out in full force already. As of June 25, 38,049 hours have been recorded through EventingVolunteers.com at 147 events across th...
The VAP Series – Dressage Scribes
The USEA Volunteer Achievement Program (VAP) was created by the Volunteer Committee in 2025 to recognize the sport’s volunteers for their education, experience, responsibility, and commitment in dif...
The VAP Series – Show Jumping Warm-Up Stewards
The USEA Volunteer Achievement Program (VAP) was created by the USEA Volunteer Committee to recognize volunteers for their education, experience, responsibility, and c...
The VAP Series – Learn About Cross-Country Jump Judging
Last month, the United States Eventing Association, Inc. (USEA) announced an exciting new program to recognize the sports’ most dedicated volunteers, coined the Volunteer ...
Celebrating the Successes of the USEA's VIP Volunteers in 2025
As we close out 2025, the USEA would like to recognize the many volunteers who dedicated their time to our sport this year. The USEA’s Volunteer Incentive Program (VIP) tracks hours logged by volunteers at USEA recognized events, and we’ve put together some stats!
The VIP Volunteer: How Crystal Santos Helps Power Area I Eventing
When competitors arrive at Larkin Hill Horse Trials in the early morning hours, they’re stepping into a world that Crystal Santos has quietly, tirelessly helped hold together. A Novice-level amateur rider and the event’s longtime volunteer coordinator, Santos is one of those behind-the-scenes for...
The VIP Volunteer: Volunteering is a Family Affair for Suzy Edwards
If you rode at the this year’s USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds (AEC) at Galway Downs in Temecula, California, chances are high you were greeted at the warm-up ring by volunteer Suzy Edwards.
The VIP Volunteer: Carroll Crowl Celebrates 40 Years of Volunteering
A lifelong horsewoman and current Kentucky resident, Carroll Crowl still remembers the exact moment she went from a competitor and spectator to a volunteer.
The VIP Volunteer: Kendra Zartman Helps Keep Area VII Events Running Smoothly
As parent of a horse-crazy daughter, Kendra Zartmana admits she didn’t know what she was doing when she started taking her to events. So, instead of hanging out at the barn and getting in the way, she started volunteering at Area VII events.
