United States Eventing Association

USEA Adult Riders: Participate in an Adult Team Challenge in 2023!

Are you an Adult Rider interested in competing in the Adult Team Championships (ATC) at the USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC), presented by Nutrena Feeds, this Aug. 29–Sept. 3, 2023, at the Kentucky Horse Park? Start building team camaraderie and get valuable competition experience at your Area’s Adult Team Challenges!

For many years, the ATCs were held annually in different locations (Eastern, Central, and Western) around the United States, but in an effort to re-energize the program, the membership of the USEA voted to change the overall model of the program.

Starting in 2014, every Area was encouraged to hold ATCs to offer adult riders the opportunity to compete in team competitions leading up to the USEA Adult Team Championships, the capstone event for the USEA Area Adult Team Challenges. As a result, ATCs were no longer isolated to the three challenges around the country. Beginner Novice, Novice, Training, Preliminary, and new as of 2023, a Modified division, will be offered at the Championships. For a full list of qualifications and procedures for the ATC, click here.

View the list of ATCs below to see what is being offered in your area in 2023! Keep in mind that the calendar is a preliminary, tentative list of events hosting ATCs, and it is subject to change. New challenges can be added regularly, so members are encouraged to reach out to their favorite local events to invite them to apply to host an ATC. Please continue to check here for any updates throughout the year.

2023 Adult Team Challenges Calendar

Area	Date	Event	Adult Rider Contact	Contact Phone Number
I	June 3-4, 2023	GMHA June H.T.	Amy Winnen	617-733-9221
	Aug. 19-20, 2023	Genesee Valley Riding Club H.T.	Amy Winnen	617-733-9221
II	March 11-12, 2023	Southern Pines H.T.	Donna Bottner	301-503-8549
	June 17-18, 2023	Horse Park of New Jersey H.T. I	Donna Bottner	301-503-8549
	July 14-16, 2023	The Maryland Horse Trials at Loch Moy Farm	Donna Bottner	301-503-8549
	July 23, 2023	Full Moon Farms H.T.	Donna Bottner	301-503-8549
	Oct. 7-8, 2023	WindRidge Farm Fall H.T.	Donna Bottner	301-503-8549
	Nov. 12, 2023	Full Moon Farms H.T.	Donna Bottner	301-503-8549
III	March 31-April 2, 2023	Chattahoochee Hills H.T.	Cindy Phillips	770-307-7240
	April 15-16, 2023	Poplar Place April H.T.	Cindy Phillips	770-307-7240
	June 3-4, 2023	Ocala Summer H.T.	Cindy Phillips	770-307-7240
IV	TBD	TBD	Julie Simmons	804-754-5263
V	May 6-7, 2023	Texas Rose Horse Park H.T.	Alissa McKinney	817-271-5878
VI	April 13-16, 2023	Twin Rivers Spring International	Sharl Talan	805-551-4743
VII	June 30-July 2, 2023	Inavale Farm H.T.	Maggie Rikard	253-569-1287
VIII	Oct. 18-22, 2023	Hagyard Midsouth Three-Day Event	Shannon Risner	513-284-6522
IX	TBD	TBD	Becca Caufield	719-313-1927
X	June 30-July 1, 2023	Summer Coconino H.T.	Deirdre Orcelletto	602-568-4660

Are you interested in hosting an Adult Team Challenge? Learn more about the program here and contact Kate Lokey at klokey@useventing.com to inquire.

For more information on the Adult Rider Program and Adult Team Challenges in your area, please contact your Adult Rider Coordinator.

About the USEA Adult Team Championships

The USEA Adult Team Championships, which debuted in 2014, is the capstone event for the USEA Area Adult Team Challenges, providing adults the chance to compete as a team and represent their Area of the country in a friendly and fun environment. Historically, adult riders had three regional Team Challenges in which to compete with fellow adults in a team environment, with the locations changing each year. In 2013, the USEA Adult Rider Coordinators voted to move to support Adult Team Challenges taking place in all 10 Areas across the country, with the finale being the ATC at the USEA American Eventing Championships, presented by Nutrena Feeds. Each Area can send up to eight teams from Beginner Novice through Preliminary level to the ATC. Adult Riders know how to have a good time, and there is no doubt that they bring an increased level of excitement and camaraderie to the AEC! Click here to learn more about the Adult Team Championships.

The USEA would like to thank The Chronicle of the Horse, FITS Riding, Nutrena Feeds, SmartPak, Achieve Equine/FLAIR, Kerrits, and Horse & Country TV for sponsoring the USEA Adult Team Championships.

About the USEA Adult Rider Program

The USEA Adult Rider Program is open to all adults, professional or amateur, ages 22 years and older. The program aims to unite adults across all skill and experience levels in a supportive program that promotes education, communication, recognition, and fun! The goal of the Adult Rider program is to continue to encourage participation in the sport of eventing beyond one’s junior years by providing educational programs, support to Area Adult Rider programs, funding opportunities, and the Adult Team Championships (ATC) at the USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds. Click here to learn more about the Adult Rider Program.