Feb 20, 2022

VIDEO: Eventing's Evolving - Three Top Riders Predict What's Next

By Meagan DeLisle - USEA Staff
USEA/ Leslie Mintz photo.

Olympians Kyle Carter, Doug Payne, and Lauren Nicholson joined Ride iQ Co-Founders Kinsey and Jessa Lux at the 2021 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention for a panel on the future of eventing both in the U.S. and globally as well as sharing their own individual reflections on the sport as it is today and their hopes and predictions for the future. Watch the video below to get each rider's feedback on the following questions:

  • Where is the greatest need for innovation in the industry?
  • What efforts or programs will make the U.S. the most competitive country in the world?
  • What safety measures are most effective and what (if any) new safety measures would be helpful?
  • If you could change anything about the sport today, what would it be?
  • How have the demands at each level changed in recent years, and how do you expect/hope they continue to evolve?
  • The sport has changed significantly in the past 10 years. Which of those changes do you think was most beneficial?
  • Will professional athletes' business models shift?
Feb 22, 2025 Organizers

Preparing for the Upcoming Eventing Season: 5 Essential Tips for Organizers

Spring and summer are on the horizon. As rider’s calendars begin to fill with horse trial, clinic, and schooling outing dates, organizing teams are busy with preparations to ensure smooth operations and a great experience for participants, horses, and spectators.

Feb 21, 2025 Eventing News

USEF Announces Leslie Law as U.S. Eventing Chef d’Equipe and High Performance Manager and Karyn Shuter as U.S. Eventing High Performance Advisor

The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF)/US Equestrian has announced the appointment of former USEF Eventing Development Coach Leslie Law to the position of Chef d’Equipe and High Performance Manager for the Defender U.S. Eventing Team, and Karyn Shuter, who will take on the newly developed role of U.S. Eventing High Performance Advisor. Both Law and Shuter will begin in their respective roles immediately.

Feb 21, 2025 Leaderboard

A Year of Growth for 2024 USEA 6-year-old Leaderboard Winner Arden Augustus

Last year was a big one for USEA Young Event Horse program graduate Arden Augustus. He made a successful move-up to Modified with Sharon White in the tack, followed by a smooth transition to Preliminary, then went on to win two CCI2*-S divisions and ended the year with a CCI2*-L win.

Feb 20, 2025 Eventing News

Weekend Quick Links: February 22-23

Are you following along with the action from home this weekend? Or maybe you're competing at an event and need information fast. Either way, we’ve got you covered!

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