This fall, the United States Eventing Association, Inc. (USEA) made a callout to the membership to nominate volunteers that they think deserves as extra “thanks” for the hard work they contributed to the sport in 2025… and the USEA Members delivered!

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...

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.

A lifelong horsewoman and current Kentucky resident, Carroll Crowl still remembers the exact moment she went from a competitor and spectator to a volunteer.

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.

Liz Brothers has played many roles in the eventing community, from horse owner and rider to co-owner of an upper level horse. Now she has another title to add to the list—VIP Volunteer.

Each spring, as the competition calendar begins to fill up again, event organizers start sounding the call for volunteer signups to help manage more than 220 recognized events that take place in the U.S. every year. It's no secret that the sport of eventing wouldn’t be possible without the amazin...

The USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds is a celebration of eventing at all levels of the sport that brings competitors together from across the country. This extraordinary feat isn’t achieved without the help of hundreds of volunteers that work tirelessly behind the s...

Debbie Hinkle has long been a staple of the eventing community in Area VIII. While she hasn’t spent her entire life on a farm, she first started riding farm horses and volunteering at farm shows.