Where Jump Saddles Lose Riders: Stability Under the Leg
At the highest levels of the sport, the foundations are non-negotiable. Rider fitness, position, preparation and correct saddle fit must all be in place before meaningful performance can occur. These are the essentials that underpin every successful round.
Earn Year-End Achievements on the All New USEA Combined Test Leaderboard
The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is pleased to announce the establishment of a new national Combined Test (CT) leaderboard, creating an additional pathway for recognition within the existing competition framework. This initiative, created by the USEA Membership Committee and approved...
Finding Footwork for Young Event Horses
Learning footwork is a key concept when teaching a young horse to jump. Using grids in the arena over show jumps will set them up for success as they start to learn about cross-country questions like banks and ditches and will help them learn rhythm and relaxation.
USEA Board Approves New Intro Level
Growing the sport of eventing in the United States remains a central goal of the United States Eventing Association (USEA) and its Membership Committee. Through feedback from members, coaches, and prospective participants, a common theme emerged: while interest in the sport is strong, the cross-c...
USEA Podcast #412: The Stories that Defined Kentucky
Fresh off of the heels of a U.S. win at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, the crew sits down to recap the weekend in the bluegrass and all the pairs that impressed during the CCI4*-S and CCI5*-L competitions. From well-deserved wins, to horses who won our hearts, to a moment that USEA CEO Ro...
The Countdown to the 2026 USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds is On!
The 2026 United States Eventing Association (USEA) American Eventing Championships (AEC) presented by Nutrena Feeds is headed back to the Kentucky H...
Risky Business
Every sport carries some risk, but equestrian activities involve working with animals that weigh over 1,000 pounds—and whose first instinct is often to flee first, ask questions later.

























