Aug 29, 2023

USEF Announces Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team for FEI Eventing Nations Cup Netherlands CCIO4*-NC-L

The United States Equestrian Federation is pleased to announce the four combinations selected to represent the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team at the FEI Eventing Nations Cup Netherlands CCIO4*-NC-L hosted in Enschede, the Netherlands, at the Military Boekelo-Enschede from October 5-8, 2023. The U.S. combinations will be led by Chef d’Equipe Leslie Law.

The following combinations have been named to the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team and are listed in alphabetical order.

  • James Alliston (San Ramon, California) and Karma, a 9-year-old Oldenburg mare owned by Alliston Equestrian and Ric Plummer
  • Phillip Dutton (West Grove, Pennsylvania) and Denim, an 8-year-old Holsteiner gelding owned by Caroline Moran, Ann Lapides, Neil Sites, and Ann Jones
  • Cassie Sanger (Wilmington, Delaware) and Fernhill Zoro, her own 15-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding
  • Jennie Saville (West Grove, Pennsylvania) and Connory, an 11-year-old Holsteiner gelding owned by Nina Gardner, Timothy Gardner, and Jennie Saville

The following combinations have been named as team alternates and are listed in alphabetical order.

  • Jenny Caras (Buckhead, Georgia) and Trendy Fernhill, a 12-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding owned by Elyse Eisenberg
  • Cosby Green (Lexington, Kentucky) and Jos UFO de Quidam, a 15-year-old Argentine Silla gelding owned by Heather Morris
  • Andrew McConnon (Vass, North Carolina) and Wakita 54, his own 10-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare
  • Madison Temkin (Lexington, Kentucky) and MVP Madbum, a 10-year-old Thoroughbred mare owned by Madison Temkin, Beth Brown, and Brian Brown

Competition Information

The competition will begin with the dressage phase on Thursday, October 5, and Friday, October 6. The cross-country phase will take place on Saturday, October 7, over the course designed by Adrian Ditcham (GBR). The final jumping phase will conclude competition on Sunday, October 8, over the course built by Kris van Gelder (NED).

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Dec 13, 2024 Grants

Eventing Successes Celebrated at 2024 USEA Year-End Awards Banquet

United States Eventing Association (USEA) members from all over the country gathered on Friday afternoon for the 2024 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention Year End Awards Ceremony. The afternoon’s ceremony was led by Master of Ceremonies Jim Wolf and recognized riders, horses, and game-changers in the sport of eventing with multiple awards and grants.

Dec 13, 2024 Eventing News

USEF Announces Allocation of 2025-2027 USEF/USEA Developing Horse National Championships

The U.S. Equestrian Federation has announced the host location of the 2025-27 USEF/USEA Developing Horse National Championship. They will take place at the Morven Park International & Fall Horse Trials in Leesburg, Virginia, from Oct, 9-12, 2025. The USEF/USEA Developing Horse National Championship will continue to feature two divisions—the first for 6-year-old horses competing at the CCI2*-S level, and the second for 7-year-old horses competing at the CCI3*-S level.

Dec 12, 2024 Convention

Rider Biomechanics: The Ultimate Balancing Act that Plays a Critical Role in Rider Safety

As riders, we spend a lot of time focusing on the strengthening and fitness programs of our horses, but as Amy Gibbs, MPT, pointed out on Thursday afternoon at the 2024 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention, setting aside time to focus on our own balance and strength is imperative, not only in helping us meet our goals as riders but also in ensuring we are riding in a safe and secure manner.

Dec 11, 2024 Convention

Fast Facts: 2024 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention

Say hello to Seattle, USEA members! The 2024 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention gets underway tomorrow and features four full days of educational seminars, committee meetings, and social gatherings all surrounding the sport of eventing! This year’s Convention takes place in Seattle, Washington, at The Westin Seattle from Dec. 12-15. Check out all of the items on this year's agenda that you won't want to miss!

Official Corporate Sponsors of the USEA

Official Joint Therapy Treatment of the USEA

Official Feed of the USEA

Official Saddle of the USEA

Official Equine Insurance of the USEA

Official Forage of the USEA

Official Supplement Feeding System of the USEA

Official Competition & Training Apparel of the USEA

Official Horse Boot of the USEA

Official Shockwave of the USEA

Official Horse Wear of the USEA