Horse & Country and EquiReel Partner with USEA to Deliver Unparalleled Video Coverage of the 2026 USEA AEC
The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is pleased to announce that we will once again be partnering with Horse & Country (H&C), the leading international equestrian sports network, and Equireel to provide exclusive streaming and video coverage of the 2026 USEA American Eventing Championshi...
The Horse First: Episode 1 | The Importance of Partnership in Eventing
Great eventing partnerships don’t happen by chance. They’re built through patience, understanding, and through taking the time to listen to your horse. In our new video series, The Horse First, we look at the relationships, care, and understanding necessary which allows horses and riders to perfo...
Diamond Dog Shines Bright as USEA Preliminary 6-Year-Old Horse of the Year
When Jesslyn Woodall’s Intermediate horse started showing signs of tendonitis a few years ago, she made the decision to let him enjoy a lighter career for a longer future. “He had done all he needed to,” she recalled.
'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...
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.
AK Dragoo Photography Selected as Official Photographer of the 2026 USEA American Eventing Championships
The United States Eventing Association, Inc. (USEA) received several highly qualified bids for the role of Official Photographer at the 2026 USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC) presented by Nutrena Feeds. Careful consideration for the overall competitor experience was taken into account wh...
In Memoriam: Sandra McDonald (1962-2026)
The USEA is saddened to hear of the passing of our 2022 Ironmaster Award recipient Sandra McDonald (Aiken, South Carolina). She was 63.
Weekend Quick Links: January 17-18
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!
Eventing Q&A with Two-Time USEA Volunteer of the Year Jim Moyer
For decades, Jim Moyer has been one of the most familiar, and most valued, faces in the eventing volunteer community, supporting horse trials across the country with tireless dedication. After being named the 2023 USEA Volunteer of the Year, he’s done it again, becoming the first-ever t...
Fast Facts: 2025-2026 USEA EA21 National Camp
It’s one of our favorite weeks of the year–USEA Emerging Athletes U21 (EA21) National Camp week! This week 12 talented Young Rider athletes from all over the country have gathered together in Ocala, Florida, for the 2025-2026 educational experience which is led by EA21 Director of Coaching and ev...





















