The USEA Classic Series Continues at the Waredaca Classic Three-Day Event
The Waredaca Classic Three-Day took place from Oct. 22-25 in Laytonsville, Maryland. We caught up with some of the winners to learn more about their experience in the USEA Classic Series event.
The Small Dressage Arena Quiz: Test Your Knowledge
“Do not ride corners on circles.” “Use your touch points. ”These and a number of other comments I have heard repeatedly over the years as a scribe and have also used myself when judging. Though the difficulty many riders seem to have riding a 20-meter, or any size circle, has puzzled me, I never ...
Pressure Proof Tip with Daniel Stewart: The IKEA Affect
Doing hard stuff is hard. It requires energy and time and dedication and a willingness to fail or come-up short. Perhaps that’s why so many of us struggle taking-on additional challenges in our already challenging-enough lives. Not only that, our brains have been designed to seek smooth; to conse...
Wood and Clark Top Classic Series Divisions at Hagyard Midsouth Three-Day Event
The Hagyard Midsouth Three-Day Event returned this year, once again offering USEA Classic Series divisions at the Training and Novice levels at the Kentucky Horse Park (Lexington, Kentucky) on Oct. 15–19. Get to know this year’s Classic Series champions a bit more below.
The Organizers of the Classic Series: Terry Hilst’s Second Act at Ram Tap Horse Park
Terry Hilst has loved horses since she was a little girl, but it wasn’t until 1996 when a move took her from Southern California to a town called Chico in the northern section of the state that she had the opportunity to explore the sport of eventing. She was quickly hooked, sending her on a jour...
7 Facts About the USEA Eventing Coaches Program on National Coaches Day
Happy National Coaches Day! Did you know that the USEA has a program dedicated to the education and certification of eventing coaches? The USEA Eventing Coaches Program (ECP) was designed to ensure that the sport of eventing continues to be taught at the highest standard. Whether you’re a rider l...
Spokane Sport Horse Hosts USEA Classic Series Event
From Sept. 25-28, Spokane Sport Horse hosted a USEA Classic Series event alongside their 11th Annual Fall Horse Trial. Read on to learn more about the winners!
Gearing Up for Eventing Clinic Season
With a natural break in competitions coming up throughout many USEA Areas, autumn clinic season is heating up. Whether you’re riding with a local legend or a visiting Olympian, a bit of preparation can help you make the most of your experience. The team at STRIDER has some tips to help you and yo...
Pressure Proof Tip with Daniel Stewart: Giving Big Importance to a Little Imagination
As surprising as it might seem, imagination is considered one of the strongest of all mental coaching skills. For example, is it possible to lose but still imagine we’re winners? Can we fail but still imagine we're not failures?
























