The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is thrilled to announce the continued partnership with Mountain Horse as the “Official Outerwear of the USEA.” In addition to their Corporate Level sponsorship, Mountain Horse has also signed on as a Silver Level Sponsor of the 2019 USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC). As a Silver Level Sponsor, Mountain Horse will be providing $500 gift certificates to every AEC division winner. This year’s AEC will be held August 27-September 1, 2019 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky.
“Mountain Horse is proud to continue our partnership with the USEA as their 'Official Outerwear' and is excited to also be a Silver Level Sponsor for the 2019 AEC. We have had the great fortune of working with the USEA as a sponsor since 2004 and continue to be impressed with their unwavering support of the eventing community. Mountain Horse is committed to riders of all levels, striving to provide products that will help them reach their goals, while looking good, no matter the weather,” said Amy Pembleton.
Since 1988, Mountain Horse has been a reliable source for riding apparel and footwear. The global company has retailers in over 30 countries. Mountain Horse is a Swedish company, exclusively manufacturing high-quality signature riding apparel, innovative outerwear, all-season footwear, and complementary accessories to riders of all disciplines.
“We are very excited to continue the partnership with Mountain Horse,” said USEA CEO Rob Burk. “Mountain Horse products are made for performance, fashion, and function. They offer excellent outerwear for eventers no matter the season. We are proud to call Mountain Horse as the Official Outerwear of the USEA.”
The USEA would like to thank Mountain Horse for their long-standing support. A variety of Mountain Horse jackets proudly displaying the USEA logo are available on USEA’s webstore.
To learn more about Mountain Horse and their selection, visit mountainhorseusa.com.
The USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC) is the pinnacle of the sport for the national levels. Held annually, the best junior, adult amateur, and professional competitors gather to vie for national championship titles at every level from Beginner Novice to Advanced. This ultimate test of horse and rider draws hundreds of horses and riders from around the country to compete for fabulous prizes, a piece of the substantial prize money, and the chance to be named the National Champion at their respective levels. The 2019 USEA American Eventing Championships will be held August 27-September 1, 2019 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Click here to learn more about the USEA American Eventing Championships.
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.
Did you know that the USEA Foundation awards over 150 grants each year to deserving individuals who are involved in the sport of eventing? With grants that assist riders with accomplishing their competition goals, grants geared toward licensed officials, grants that are specific to continuing education for coaches, grants that assist competitions with obtaining frangible technology, and so much more, there really is a grant opportunity available to almost anyone!
With the start of the New Year just days away, now is the time to consider how your actions can have a positive impact on the sport of eventing in 2025. Each and every member of the eventing community has an important role to play in ensuring the sport continues to grow and thrive. From fostering educational opportunities to supporting grassroots initiatives and participating at all levels of the sport, there are so many ways to get involved.
Ride iQ’s popular “Ask An Expert” series features professional advice and tips from all areas of the horse industry. One of the most-downloaded episodes is an expert session with Peter Gray, an accomplished dressage judge and Olympic eventer. He has recently judged at events like the five-star at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, and he served on the ground jury at the 2022 FEI World Eventing Championships in Pratoni, Italy. His background as a competitor in the Olympic Games riding for Bermuda and as a coach and selector for the Canadian eventing team adds depth to his understanding of the sport.
With a total of 382 volunteer hours in 2024, Catherine “Cathy” Hale not only topped the USEA Area III VIP Volunteer leaderboard, but she also ranked fourth out of all eventing volunteers across the country. Hale (The Villages, Florida) has worked as a travel agent for over 30 years, a career that suits her love of travel nicely. At the time of being interviewed for this article, Hale was passing the equator on a cruise to Tahiti, New Zealand, and Australia.