Inaugural TEAPRO Grants Announced
At the end of 2025, the USEA Foundation established the TEAPRO Grant (Training and Education in the Art of Pace and Riding in the Open). This grant is available to organizers, trainers, education groups, and others to provide opportunities for riders and horses to practice galloping, trot sets, a...
'Friesian From the Dryer' Kimberlake Jophiel Wins 2025 SmartEquine USEA Pony of the Year Title
In her earlier eventing years, Molly Smith competed up to the Intermediate level primarily on off-the-track Thoroughbreds. These days, however, you can find her competing at the Beginner Novice level on a very different mount— Kimberlake Jophiel, a 12-year-old Fell Pony gelding (by Kimberlake Gab...
Pressure Proof Tip with Daniel Stewart: Fuel and Friction
Building behaviors that help us become bolder, braver, and brighter is a goal that all of us share. From creating courage and confidence to overcoming fears and failures, our performance and success is ultimately determined by our actions and intentions. Luckily there are two strategies that can ...
USPC Announces President, First Vice President, and New Members of Board of Governors and National Youth Board Roster for 2026 and Beyond
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) announced the election of the current slate of the USPC Board of Governors, who were all confirmed at the 2026 USPC Convention, held Jan. 28–Feb. 1 at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort in Lincolnshire, Illinois, outside...
Gallagher’s Water Joins USEA as Corporate Sponsor for 2026
The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is pleased to announce that Gallagher’s Water has joined as a Corporate Sponsor and the “Official Equine Hydration Beverage of the USEA.”
Request for Expressions of Interest: USEA Intercollegiate & Interscholastic Eventing West Coast Championships Host Venue
The United States Eventing Association, Inc. (USEA) is excited to announce a request for expressions of interest to host the first USEA Intercollegiate &
Your Voice Matters: USEA Strategic Planning Calls for Member Feedback
After meeting at the 2025 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention, the USEA Strategic Planning Committee has emphasized three focus areas for 2026 and beyon...
USEA Podcast #407: Emily Hamel Answers Your Questions
You asked, and five-star rider Emily Hamel has answered! From stories about fan-favorite event horse, the high-flying Corvett, to her competition plans for 2026, next horses in the pipeline, and so much more, Emily shares all in this rider Q&A!
Built, Not Bought: Bates USEA Mare of the Year Freedom GS and the GS Story
Fifth generation horse breeder Charlotte Schickedanz (Toronto, Ontario) has been involved in the breeding of Trakehners since she was born and has seen many of her family’s homebreds go on to successful careers in various disciplines in her lifetime.

























