Rule Refresher: One Piece of Gear You Can Never Forget on Cross-Country
Helmet? Check. Protective vest? Check! Your horse is wearing boots and/or studs appropriate for the terrain? Check! As you go through your pre-cross-country gear checklist, don't forget one of the single most important items: your medical data carrier.
Rule Refresher: Understanding the 2025 Changes to the Whip Rules
Regulations around whip usage changed in April of 2025, and the Eventing Riders Association of North American (ERAofNA) felt it was important to dedicate an edition of Rule Refresher to changes made to rule EV112.3 in the
USEA Podcast #410: Let's Chat Cross-Country Course Design
Dive into the fascinating world of cross-country course design with Adri Doyle and Beth Perkins—two of the leading female designers in the U.S. They take listeners behind the scenes of what it really takes to build a course, from balancing challenge and safety to understanding how horses read que...
Rule Changes to Know from the Rule Change Open Forum at the 2025 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention
Most eventers across the country are preparing for the holidays, hunkering down in the cold weather, and not thinking about the competition season quite yet, but now is the perfect time to brush up on rule change proposals for the 2026 season and beyond!
Rule Refresher: What Are the Regulations for Each Level?
Curious as to if you are ready to make the move up to a new level before the 2025 season ends? Now might be a good time to refresh your knowledge of the regulations set aside for each level as outlined in Appendix 3 of the
Rule Refresher: One Piece of Gear You Can Never Forget on Cross-Country
Helmet? Check. Protective vest? Check! Your horse is wearing boots and/or studs appropriate for the terrain? Check! As you go through your pre-cross-country gear checklist, don't forget one of the single most important items: your medical data carrier.
Rule Refresher: Understanding the 2025 Changes to the Whip Rules
Regulations around whip usage changed in April of 2025, and the Eventing Riders Association of North American (ERAofNA) felt it was important to dedicate an edition of Rule Refresher to changes made to rule EV112.3 in the
USEA Podcast #410: Let's Chat Cross-Country Course Design
Dive into the fascinating world of cross-country course design with Adri Doyle and Beth Perkins—two of the leading female designers in the U.S. They take listeners behind the scenes of what it really takes to build a course, from balancing challenge and safety to understanding how horses read que...
Rule Changes to Know from the Rule Change Open Forum at the 2025 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention
Most eventers across the country are preparing for the holidays, hunkering down in the cold weather, and not thinking about the competition season quite yet, but now is the perfect time to brush up on rule change proposals for the 2026 season and beyond!
Rule Refresher: What Are the Regulations for Each Level?
Curious as to if you are ready to make the move up to a new level before the 2025 season ends? Now might be a good time to refresh your knowledge of the regulations set aside for each level as outlined in Appendix 3 of the
Rule Refresher: One Piece of Gear You Can Never Forget on Cross-Country
Helmet? Check. Protective vest? Check! Your horse is wearing boots and/or studs appropriate for the terrain? Check! As you go through your pre-cross-country gear checklist, don't forget one of the single most important items: your medical data carrier.
Rule Refresher: Understanding the 2025 Changes to the Whip Rules
Regulations around whip usage changed in April of 2025, and the Eventing Riders Association of North American (ERAofNA) felt it was important to dedicate an edition of Rule Refresher to changes made to rule EV112.3 in the
USEA Podcast #410: Let's Chat Cross-Country Course Design
Dive into the fascinating world of cross-country course design with Adri Doyle and Beth Perkins—two of the leading female designers in the U.S. They take listeners behind the scenes of what it really takes to build a course, from balancing challenge and safety to understanding how horses read que...
Rule Changes to Know from the Rule Change Open Forum at the 2025 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention
Most eventers across the country are preparing for the holidays, hunkering down in the cold weather, and not thinking about the competition season quite yet, but now is the perfect time to brush up on rule change proposals for the 2026 season and beyond!
Rule Refresher: What Are the Regulations for Each Level?
Curious as to if you are ready to make the move up to a new level before the 2025 season ends? Now might be a good time to refresh your knowledge of the regulations set aside for each level as outlined in Appendix 3 of the
Rule Refresher: One Piece of Gear You Can Never Forget on Cross-Country
Helmet? Check. Protective vest? Check! Your horse is wearing boots and/or studs appropriate for the terrain? Check! As you go through your pre-cross-country gear checklist, don't forget one of the single most important items: your medical data carrier.
Rule Refresher: Breaking Ties
Ties in the sport of eventing happen more often than you might think. But what happens when two competitors end their weekend on the exact same score? This month's Rule Refresher takes a look into the regulations behind breaking ties, as outlined by the July 6, 2025
Rule Refresher: Unauthorized Assistance Across the Phases
Having a coach is critical to your success at an eventing competition. Coaches provide necessary guidance regarding all three phases of the competition, safety, horse welfare, and so much more. But did you know there are times where your coach cannot assist you? In eventing receiving what the
Rule Refresher: Submitting an Inquiry, Protest, or Appeal
There may come a time at a competition where you wish to submit an inquiry, protest, or appeal, and it is important for you to understand the difference between the three and how to go about handling each scenario. Luckily, the May 28, 2025
Rule Refresher: Understanding Cross-Country Faults
Eventing combines three phases: dressage, show jumping, and cross-country. It is arguable that many eventers compete in this sport because of the cross-country phase. It's a fan-favorite for sure with its wide open galloping tracks, a wide variety of obstacles to jump, and the ability to encounte...

























