USEA Winter Online eBay Auction - Last Quickie but Goodie
Last minute 3 day auction - prices slashed, don't wait!! (December 30, 2008)

Cross Country Jump Builders Open Forum held at USEA Convention
Whether you are a full time professional course builder or a weekend warrior, there's always something new to learn. Jump building has been constantly changing and evolving since the beginning of Eventing. One of the best ways to learn what's new and wha (November 24, 2008)

USEA Headquarters - Office Closure
Offices on Limited Access until Monday, November 24th. (November 20, 2008)

FEI Eventing Show Jumping Course Design Seminar
In all likelihood, and possibly as soon as 2009, the FEI will require that eventing show jumping course designers be licensed. It is also very likely that the USEF will follow suit and establish similar licenses for eventing show jumping course designers (November 7, 2008)

Bettina Hoy (GER) & Ringwood Cockatoo capture Final Leg of HSBC FEI Classics
Bettina Hoy added another major victory to her illustrious career when she captured the four star competition at Les Etoiles de Pau, having led throughout. Moreover, the win has propelled her right up the HSBC FEI Classics™ Standings to fifth place, and s (October 26, 2008)

Vote for your Favorite Course Designer of 2008 for the Neil Ayer Course Designer Award
The Neil Ayer Course Designer Award presented by Helen Ayer is awarded to a designer in recognition of his or her innovation and vision. (October 24, 2008)

2008 Cut-Off for Horse Inquiries is November 15th
Reminder to Competitors and Horse Owners, For year-end awards, the USEA has established a cut-off date of November 15th for inquiries about horses' and riders' competitive records for 2008. (October 23, 2008)

Equine Health Workshop to Feature Olympic Medalist Gina Miles
Now in its ninth year, the American Association of Equine Practitioner's (AAEP) one-day Healthy Horses Workshop will be held on Saturday, December 6 in San Diego, California and will feature seminars addressing horse health topics that are important to th (October 20, 2008)

Public invited to “Olympic Journey,” a gala event celebrating the road to Hong Kong featuring Olympian Phillip Dutton
GLADSTONE, New Jersey, October 6, 2008—Four-time Olympian Phillip Dutton, Olympic Nutritionist Dr. Joe Pagan and United States Olympic Team Veterinarian Dr. Brendan Furlong will share their nutritional insights and equine competition experiences from Hong (October 15, 2008)

10th Anniversary Celebration Planned for Galway Downs Three-Day Event
Temecula, Calif., Oct. 8 — Organizers, officials and competitors at the Galway Downs International Three-Day Event on Oct. 30-Nov. 2 will be celebrating the competition's 10th anniversary with a champagne dinner on Saturday and a special ceremony for Gina (October 14, 2008)

2nd Annual Junior/Young Rider National CCI1* Team Championships
2nd Annual Junior/Young Rider National CCI1* Team Championships for 14-21 year olds will be held at the Hagyard Midsouth Three-day Event and Team Challenge, October 15-19 in Lexington, Kentucky for Areas I, II, IV, V and VIII and at Galway Downs Three-day (October 7, 2008)

2008 USEA Appreciation Awards Application
Every year at the USEA Annual Meeting and Convention, a Year-End Awards ceremony is held. This is an opportunity for the sport to recognize those horses and riders who have excelled in eventing throughout the year. It is also an opportunity to recognize t (October 7, 2008)

In Memoriam - Debbie Miller Atkinson
Debbie Miller Atkinson passed away peacefully, on September 30, 2008, at Vanderbilt Hospital, Nashville, Tennessee. Debbie was injured during an eventing accident two years ago, and suffered a severe spinal cord injury. Her courage and strength as well as (October 6, 2008)

Come Join the Fun at Waredaca Training Level Three-Day Event!
Entries are still being accepted for this exciting and educational event.... (October 2, 2008)

Great Deals on 2008 AEC Logowear!
If you didn't have time to stop by the USEA tent at the AEC to get your official AEC Logo Wear, there's no need to worry! We came home with plenty of left-over merchandise, so we've got you covered! (September 30, 2008)

USEA/EMCO Future Event Horse Championships This Wednesday!
The championships for the 2008 USEA/EMCO Future Event Horse is almost upon us. If you are planning on bringing out your young one then get your entry in or if you are in the market for a new mount then come on out and see which one of these young beauties (September 29, 2008)

USEA Headquarters Office
The USEA is making some much needed changes and improvements to our Headquarters office and our phone system. We are expecting these changes to take approximately two to three weeks. If during this time you experience difficulty reaching your party plea (September 24, 2008)

FEI Eventing World Cup Final Conclusion
Clayton Fredericks (AUS) has become the second rider in eventing history to win a second HSBC FEI World Cup™ Eventing Final, following Linda Algotsson’s back-to-back achievement at the start of the competition in 2003-04. (September 21, 2008)

Twin Rivers International Horse Trials and Festival to Welcome Home Olympic Medalist and Offer Top Competition for Future Olympic Riders
The Fall International Horse Trials and festival at Twin Rivers Ranch will have lots to celebrate this coming week. (September 19, 2008)

New Board at Carolina Horse Park Announced
Raeford, NC - The Carolina Horse Park is pleased to announce the appointment of a new board of directors and management team to lead the Park to a new level of excellence. M. Nixon Ellis, of Southern Pines, President and CEO of Argolyn Bioscience, a lifel (September 19, 2008)

Poplar Place Farm to Host Adequan USEA Gold Cup Series Event This Weekend
The 2008 Adequan / USEA Gold Cup Series has just two events left before the final results are tallied! That should make the Poplar Place Horse Trials, taking place September 19 – 21 at Poplar Place Farm in Hamilton, GA. This event will feature lower lev (September 18, 2008)

Twin Rivers CIC3* Cancelled
.... (September 18, 2008)

Groups Working to Rescue Stranded Galveston Horses
While most residents fled the island of Galveston, Texas, as Hurricane Ike approached amid National Weather Service warnings of "certain death," numerous horses and other livestock were left behind. Now rescuers are working to get the surviving animals to (September 17, 2008)

Maryland Horse Trials at Loch Moy Farm Adds Beginner Novice
(September 15, 2008)

Blenheim Horse Trials Cancelled
It is with great regret that the organising committee has taken the decision to cancel the Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials, for which the cross-country and jumping phases were due to take place this weekend (September 13-14). (September 12, 2008)

Green Hill Park HT September 21, 2008 Cancellation
Green Hill Park HT on September 21 in Area II has been cancelled. (September 11, 2008)

USEA Wellpride AEC eBay Auction Item List - Week 2
Ovation Four Star Saddle, Open Front Boots, Flair Strips, OH MY, don't miss out a second time.............. (September 6, 2008)

Schedule for Spaulding Labs/USEA Young Event Horse Championships Schedule
Ride times for the horses and riders competing in the 2008 Spalding Labs/USEA Young Event Horse Championships, which will be held next Tuesday, September 9, at Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Illinois. (September 5, 2008)

Oustanding Media Coverage at 2008 AEC!
Tuesday marks the beginning of the 2008 Wellpride USEA American Eventing Championships with the Spaulding Labs / USEA Young Event Horse Championships, and we are gearing up to make useventing.com your number one source for everything AEC! (September 5, 2008)

Cover-All Buildings Systems Hosts National Open House Event
Cover-All dealers throughout North America are hosting open house events in your area this September. At the Cover-All National Open House Event, you will experience our buildings for yourself, speak with our customers and tour their buildings. (September 5, 2008)

Reminder for Stone Gate Farm H.T., September 20-21 (Area VIII)
If you’re anything like me you just can’t believe that the summer is slipping away that fall is just around the corner. Well you may not also realize that the closing date for the Stone Gate Farm Horse Trials on Sept 20-21 is just around the corne (September 4, 2008)

ThinLine and Back On Track Join Forces to Develop the Contender II Saddle Pad
Wellington, FL-Two of the leading manufacturers of equine back care products joined forces to develop what is now being touted as the "ultimate saddle pad." A joint effort of ThinLine® and Back on Track® has resulted in the Contender II Saddle Pad which (September 4, 2008)

USEA/EMCO Future Event Horse Championships Details
The 2008 USEA/EMCO Future Event Horse Championships will be held at Morven Park in Leesburg, VA on October 1 at 11:00 AM - the same venue and ring as last year. (September 3, 2008)

Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials 2008 at Stamford, Britain
Today the trot up was held in front of a reasonably sized crowd in a bright but very blustery arena with some very sharp and fit looking combinations! (September 3, 2008)

Frangible Pin Seminar at the AECs
Dan Starck has graciously agreed to waive his fee to conduct this seminar on the installation of Frangible Pins. The seminar will take approximately two hours and will be offered at no charge to participants. A tax deductible donation to the USEA to hel (September 3, 2008)

Update on Wits End Horse Trials
Please note that the Wits End Horse Trials is running ..... (September 3, 2008)

Training-Level Three-Day Creates New Excitement At Galway Downs International Three-Day Event
Temecula, Calif., Sept. 1 — A new educational competition is giving West Coast riders another reason to eagerly anticipate this year's Galway Downs International Three-Day Event, on Oct. 30-Nov. 2. Organizer Robert Kellerhouse will offer a training-level (September 3, 2008)

Updates to 2008 Wellpride USEA AEC!
With the entries now in, the schedule for the Wellpride USEA American Eventing Championships is ready. The schedule is presented below. Several important changes to note – the Championship Celebration Dinner and SmartPak Canine Dog Show will be held on (September 3, 2008)

Giles Rowsell to Provide Live Commentary on USEA Site During AEC
Competing at the AEC this year? Congratulations! Bringing your whole entire family with you? We didn't think so. Unfortunately, with gas prices being so high and rising travel costs, your extended family might have to stay at home while you're compet (September 2, 2008)

English Riding Supply Sponsors "Optimum Time" Award at Wellpride USEA AEC!
Anyone who's been to or competed at the Wellpride USEA American Eventing Championships knows that we're never in short supply of prizes for our awesome competitors. And this year we are proud to introduce a new award with a generous incentive aimed at hi (September 2, 2008)

More USEA/EMCO FEH Events Added to the Calendar
If you're still looking for one more qualifier to get your youngster to before the 2008 USEA/EMCO Future Event Horse Championships this October, then fear not! Two more venues have recently signed on to host FEH events. (August 29, 2008)

Appreciation for the 2008 Wellpride USEA American Eventing Championships Sponsors
With the Wellpride USEA American Eventing Championships quickly approaching, we wanted to take a moment to give a big THANK YOU to all of our AEC sponsors. Without your continued support, we wouldn’t be able to hold such an incredible national championsh (August 28, 2008)

Less Than Two Weeks 'Til the 2008 Wellpride USEA AEC!
The Wellpride USEA American Eventing Championships are fast approaching and the staff here in the office is excitedly preparing to head to Illinois to help make this the best one yet! (August 28, 2008)

2008 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention Update
We vowed we’d head down south to New Orleans when the time was right. Well the wait is over…New Orleans, here we come! Now’s your chance to book your tickets for the 2008 USEA Annual Meeting and Convention presented by Nutrena and hosted by Area III, ta (August 27, 2008)

Demo Riders Needed for October ICP Assessment at New Spring Farm
If you are riding at the Preliminary level or higher, and interested in being a demo rider at the ICP Assessment October 6-9, 2008 at New Spring Farm in Columbia, Missouri, please contact Cheryl Holekamp for more information holekamp@aol.com. (August 27, 2008)

Date Change for Eventing Judges Dressage Session A
Please be advised that the date for the Eventing Judges Training Program – Dressage Session A has been changed to: Tuesday, November 11 through Friday, November 14, 2008 Location: Applewood Farm – Califon, New Jersey (August 27, 2008)

A Just About Perfect Day at the EMCO/USEA Future Event Horse Classes at Difficult Run
It was a successful weekend at the EMCO/USEA Future Event Horse Series show at the Difficult Run Pony Club Horse Trials. More than twenty youngsters and their handlers showed up looking their best to compete for top honors in the yearling, two-year-old, (August 26, 2008)

Live Stream German Young Horse Championships 2008 (Bundeschampionate)
The German Young Horse Championships (Bundeschampionate in Warendorf) is the most important event of German horse breeding. (August 26, 2008)

Closing Date for AEC is Today!
If you have not sent in your entry form for this year's Wellpride USEA American Eventing Championships, this is your last day to do so! Entries close today, August 26! (August 26, 2008)

Olympic Equestrian Events a Resounding Success
Hong Kong has passed a searching examination by successfully co-hosting the 2008 Olympic Equestrian Events, the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr. Henry Tang, said today. (August 23, 2008)

Notice to Beginner Novice Competitors – Change to AEC Qualifications
Effective Immediately Beginner Novice competitors who obtained qualifications for the American Eventing Championships (AECs), but either the horse was not registered or the rider was not a member of the USEA at the time of obtaining their qualifications m (August 22, 2008)

Advertise on the 2008 Wellpride USEA AEC Live Score Website
The 2008 American Eventing Championships Live Score website was one of the biggest attractions to the useventing.com site in 2007. The USEA plans to continue this feature for the 2008 AECs with the help of our partner Solius Web Solutions with their Star (August 20, 2008)

Spalding Labs/USEA Young Event Horse Championships
Entries are now being accepted for the Spalding Labs/USEA Young Event Horse Championships at Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Illinois. (August 15, 2008)

Less Than a Month 'Til 2008 Wellpride USEA American Eventing Championships!
Entries opened for the Wellpride USEA AEC July 29, about two weeks ago, and over 200 electronic and paper entries have been received—a very good showing this early in the process. (August 14, 2008)

YEH Judging Seminar at the AEC
Interested in becoming a Young Event Horse judge? Want to know what it is that makes those top-placing youngsters so special? (August 13, 2008)

USEA Membership Services Online
(August 11, 2008)

Area I Snowfields H.T. 8/9-8/10 Cancelled
(August 8, 2008)

Imtiaz Anees
Imtiaz Anees will provide typed commentary including play-by-play, expert analysis, tendencies and trends for all three Equestrian disciplines for NBC's Coverage of the Beijing Olympics. (August 8, 2008)

FEI President Carries Olympic Torch in Beijing
7 August was the second day of the Olympic Torch relay in Beijing. The FEI President was one of the 268 torchbearers, among whom were several well-known sport stars. (August 8, 2008)

Five Show Jumping Teams Held Up on Way to the Olympics
Five teams of show jumping horses traveling to the Olympic competitions in Hong Kong have been held up on their journey due to a tropical storm. (August 7, 2008)

Hong Kong Proclaims "We Are Ready!"
Following are the opening remarks by the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr. Henry Tang, at the "We Are Ready!" press conference at City Media Centre today (August 7). (August 7, 2008)

AEC Online Auction Back for 2008!!!
The USEA will once again be holding an online auction, conducted through Ebay, to help raise money for the American Eventing Championships. (August 7, 2008)

Blow to French Olympic Eventers as Espoir de la Mare is Withdrawn
The French eventing team has suffered a heavy blow after Jean Teulere's 2002 World Equestrian Games winning mount, Espoir de la Mare, aggravated an old ligament injury. (August 7, 2008)

Frangible Pin Seminars
The following Seminars on the installation of Frangible Pins have been scheduled: (August 7, 2008)

Olympic Ground Jury for Eventing Approves Shortened Cross Country Course
On 6 August 2008 , the Veterinary Commission, the Course Designer and the Technical Delegate presented to the Ground Jury, the Olympic Eventing Cross Country course at Beas River of a distance of 4,560 metres (with a optimum time of 8 minutes) with 39 jum (August 7, 2008)

Solius Web Solutions Partners with USEA for Instant Online Scoring
For the second year in a row at the Wellpride USEA American Eventing Championships, the USEA is pleased to partner with Solius Web Solutions, which provides live up-to-the-minute online scoring for events. (August 5, 2008)

Difficult Run to Host Future Event Horse Classes on August 22nd
For the second consecutive year, the Difficult Run Pony Club Horse Trials will host a USEA/EMCO Future Event Horse show on Friday, August 22nd at Frying Pan Park in Herndon, VA. (August 5, 2008)

Full Gallop Farm Horse Trials Rescheduled to August 30-31
Full Gallop Farm in Aiken, South Carolina was rescheduled from September to August 30-31. The listing was inadvertently left out of the Summer Omnibus, but is published in the Fall issue and available on the USEA website. (August 4, 2008)

CCI2* Dressage Results at the NAJYRC - Area VI Take Top Three
Individual and Team Results (August 1, 2008)

USET Foundation Lauds NBC's Decision to Stream Olympics Live on Web
The 2008 Summer Olympics marks the first time equestrian enthusiasts will get to watch the competition in Dressage, Eventing and Show Jumping from start-to-finish. (July 31, 2008)

Competition Begins at 2008 CN North American Junior and Young Rider Championships
Countless hours of lessons, horse shows and practice rides have all led up to this day for many young equestrians from across North America with the opening of competition in the 2008 CN North American Junior and Young Rider Championships. (July 29, 2008)

White Withdraws Northern Spy; O’Connor and Mandiba Named to 2008 US Olympic Team in Eventing
Heidi White has withdrawn Northern Spy from the US Olympic Team in Eventing for veterinary reasons. Following the selection procedures, the USEF named replacement horse/rider combination Karen O'Connor/Mandiba to the US Olympic Team (July 29, 2008)

USEA Area I Adult Rider Program Presents a Clinic on Riding Cross Country Safely
USEA Area I Adult Rider Program presents a clinic about riding safely on cross country with USEA Instructor Tom Davis and Babette Lenna at Scarlet Hill Farm in Groton, MA on Wednesday, August 13, 2008. (July 29, 2008)

2009 USEA Worth the Trust Scholarships Applications Due October 17
The deadline for applications for the 2009 USEA Worth the Trust Educational Scholarships for young adults and adult amateurs is October 17, 2008. (July 29, 2008)

Eventing Teams for the 2008 NAJYRC
Area Teams Named for 2008 NAYRC (July 29, 2008)

Hong Kong Gets 14,000 Extra Tickets for Olympic Equestrian Events
An extra 14,000 tickets for the Olympic Equestrian Events have been allocated to Hong Kong by the Beijing Organising Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad (BOCOG). (July 28, 2008)

TeamUSA Website Goes Live!
Don't miss a second of the Equestrian portion of the 2008 Olympic Games. The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has just launched TeamUSA, a website offering equestrian coverage of the 2008 Olympic Games. (July 28, 2008)

Bantry Bay V and Tory Smith Victorious in the Adequan USEA Gold Cup and FEI World Cup™ Eventing Qualifier
Bantry Bay V, a 10-year-old Irish Sport Horse, carried his 21-year-old rider, Tory Smith of Camarillo, California to victory in the FEI World Cup™ at the Event at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell, Montana. (July 28, 2008)

Last Chance to Qualify for the 2008 Wellpride USEA AEC!
If you haven't yet qualified for the 2008 Wellpride USEA American Eventing Championships, the events held August 15-17 will be your last chance! (July 28, 2008)

Qualified Horses for the 2008 YEH Championships as of July 28, 2008
The 2008 Spalding Labs/USEA Young Event Horse national championships are nearly upon us - only a month and a half away! (July 28, 2008)

USEA Area VIII Cross Country Safe-Riding Clinic
An invitation to event riders, parents of riders, instructors and coaches..... (July 28, 2008)

Walter Straus 1919-2008
The USEA is deeply saddened by the loss of Walter Straus, one of our dearest and most loyal supporters and former presidents. Walter passed away on Tuesday, July 22 after a lifetime of service to equestrian sports. A private military funeral is being plan (July 25, 2008)

USEA Nominating Committee Seeks Nominations for 2009 Board of Governors
A small number of seats on the USEA Board of Governors are coming available at the end of this year. If you would like to nominate someone to serve as a governor on the USEA Board please do so. (July 25, 2008)

FEI Tribunal Takes a Decision in Sundancer 6 Case July 24, 2008
The FEI Tribunal has made a decision in the case of alleged abuse committed by Madeleine Brugman (NED) and Andrew Hoy (AUS) on the horse Sundancer 6. (July 24, 2008)

AEC Online Auction Back for 2008!
The USEA will once again be holding an online auction, conducted through eBay, to help raise money for the American Eventing Championships. (July 24, 2008)

HBO Real Sports Story on Eventing
This Tuesday, July 22nd, @ 10pm, HBO Real Sports will air its story on Eventing. While we certainly hope the story will be balanced and accurately portray our sport, we are concerned by the preview. (July 21, 2008)

German Team replacement for Bettina Hoy named
German Team named their replacement for Bettina Hoy on the Eventing team..... (July 17, 2008)

Kentucky Classique Helping Riders Get Ready for the AECs
Kentucky Classique Horse Trials are back at the Kentucky Horse Park the first weekend in September. Make Kentucky Classique your final prep for the American Eventing Championships! (July 17, 2008)

Cosequin Stuart Horse Trials Set for a Great Gold Cup Weekend
Cosequin Stuart Horse Trials, the second of the Adequan USEA Gold Cup Series events of the summer, kicked off this morning with the Novice divisions, after a very brief delay due to a passing thunderstorm. (July 17, 2008)

Virginia Tech to Host FEH Classes in August
Virginia Tech is delighted to host a USEA/EMCO Future Event Horse show on Sunday, August 17th in Blacksburg, Virginia. (July 16, 2008)

Canada Names Final 2008 Olympic Evening Team
Following a successful weekend outing at the Florida Horse Park in Ocala, Florida, the Canadian Eventing High Performance Committee is pleased to announce that Samantha Taylor and Livewire have been selected as the fifth rider/horse combination. (July 15, 2008)

China Makes Olympic Eventing Debut
An eighteen-year-old schoolboy has become the first event rider ever qualified to represent China in the Olympic Games. Alex Huya Tian who attends Eton, one of Britain’s most famous public schools, has qualified no less than four of his horses..... (July 14, 2008)

British Eventing lose Lucy and name Final Team
Lucy Wiegersma sadly withdrawn from Olympic Eventing Team and name final team without her..... (July 14, 2008)

USEF Names 2008 U.S. Olympic Team in Eventing
Pending US Olympic Committee approval, the USEF has named the following horse/rider combinations to the 2008 US Olympic Team in Eventing. (July 14, 2008)

Five Show Jump Clean at the USEF Mandatory Outing for the 2008 Olympic Games
Norwood, NC - There were no ribbons and no winners, but today was as important as any competition day in the lives of the 10 horses preparing for a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team in Eventing. The horses, along with five who have been preparing in England, (July 12, 2008)

Eventers Begin Final Chapter on the Road U.S. Olympic Team in Eventing
Ten event horses from the USEF Short List for Eventing made the trip to Jim Cogdell's The Fork Stables in Norwood, NC for the final mandatory outing for the 2008 Olympic Games. (July 11, 2008)

Summer Season of the 2008 Adequan USEA Gold Cup Series Kicks Off at Maui Jim Horse Trials
This weekend, July 10-13, marks the first summer event of the 2008 Adequan USEA Gold Cup Series at the Maui Jim Horse Trials at the scenic Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Illinois. (July 9, 2008)

Change of Date and Venue for Future Event Horse Championships
The USEA has received the news from the management of Talbot Run Equestrian Center that due to a scheduling conflict they will be unable to host the USEA/EMCO Future Event Horse Championships this year. The USEA is currently working with another venue to (July 7, 2008)

Clarification for Beginner Novice AEC Qualifications
Riders in any Junior or Amateur Beginner Novice divisions at the AEC may not have completed.... (July 7, 2008)

Australia Names Olympic Eventing Team
Clayton and Lucinda Fredericks have been selected for the Australian Olympic Eventing Team for Hong Kong in August. Riding Ben Along Time and Headley Britannia.... (July 3, 2008)

Are You a Jump/Course Builder?
The USEA is updating their list of course builders so we can keep you informed of educational opportunities, special events, rule changes, safety issues, etc. (July 3, 2008)

2008 Wayne DuPage Horse Trials Goes Green
In a sport where the outdoors is the venue, keeping that venue as clean as we can is a goal for all of us who enjoy its spectacular offering. (June 28, 2008)

Merloch to Replace The Foreman on the USEF Eventing Short List/Nominated Entry for the 2008 Olympic Games
Lexington, KY - Due to a veterinary issue, Phillip Dutton has withdrawn Anne Jones' The Foreman from the 2008 USEF Eventing Short List/Nominated Entry for the 2008 Olympic Games. (June 27, 2008)

SmartPak Equine to Sponsor the Spalding Labs/USEA Young Event Horse Series
The USEA is proud to introduce SmartPak Equine as a Legacy sponsor for the Spalding Labs/USEA Young Event Horse Series. (June 24, 2008)

English Riding Supply Sponsors "Optimum Time" Award at Maui Jim Horse Trials
Sensitive to the issue of safety that is being emphasized in the eventing world today, English Riding Supply' 4-Star Collection, (ERS), a longtime sponsor of the Maui Jim Horse Trials, has come on board with a generous incentive aimed at highlighting the (June 24, 2008)

Virginia Horse Trials to Offer College Teams Challenge During Fall Horse Trials
Penny and Brian Ross of The Virginia Horse Trials in Lexington, Virginia are proud to announce the formation of the inaugural College Team Challenge (CTC) for Eventing at the fall competition scheduled to run on October 31st, November 1st and 2nd 2008. (June 24, 2008)

Living Legends to be Honored at US Olympic Hall of Fame; Plumb First Equestrian to be Inducted
Mike Plumb defined himself with eight Olympic Games. He defined the sport of Eventing for four decades − but tonight the US Olympic Hall of Fame will define him as a legend − across all sports. The first Equestrian in history will be inducted (June 20, 2008)

Update: Catalpa Corner Charity H.T.
As Eastern Iowa moves towards recovery from its recent flood, we are looking forward to our coming event. All interstates and major thoroughfares are open or will be opening shortly to include I-80 and I-380. (June 17, 2008)

Demo Riders Needed for ICP Dressage & Jumping Workshop
Demo riders needed for ICP Teaching of Dressage Workshop and ICP Teaching of Jumping Workshop, Levels I and II. Both workshops will take place July 22-24 at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, VA, during the USPC Championships. (June 17, 2008)

Plantation Field Introduces International Competition
June 17, 2008 - Unionville, Pennsylvania - Fair Hill Events, Inc. (501(c)3) is pleased to announce the inaugural Plantation Field International CIC***, to be held September 19-21 2008 in Unionville, Pennsylvania. Already established as a popular venue for (June 17, 2008)

Maui Jim Horse Trials Offers Course Walks with Top Trainers
Competitors in the CIC One Star Division at Maui Jim Horse Trials, July 10-13, will have the chance to walk their cross country course with reigning Olympic gold medalist, Leslie Law at 5:30 PM on Thursday, July 10. The course walk is sponsored by the eve (June 16, 2008)

Young Event Horse and Future Event Horse Classes at Talbot Run Equestrian Center
Want to give your youngster some fun and safe experience off the farm? Or do you simply want to show off your future event partner? In any case, consider coming out to the USEA/EMCO Future Event Horse and Spalding Labs/USEA Young Event Horse Classes on Ju (June 16, 2008)

From the Organizers of the Bromont Three-Day Event
It is with great sadness that we announce that Task Master, ridden by Ashlynne Bugg (CAN), suffered an injury during the cross-country phase of the Bromont CIC2* competition. (June 16, 2008)

2008 Spalding Labs/USEA Young Event Horse Results Posted
All of the results from the 2008 Spalding Labs Young Event Horse Series have been posted on the YEH page of the USEA website. Simply click on the YEH logo on the USEA homepage, and then you'll see "2008 USEA/Spalding Labs Young Event Horse Results" on the (June 12, 2008)

Zara Phillips Withdrawn from Olympic British Eventing Team
Following an injury sustained during training, Toytown ridden by Zara Phillips has been withdrawn from Team GB for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. (June 11, 2008)

Bramham H.T. Final Results
Final Results for Bramham CCI*** in the U.K. (June 6, 2008)

Another Test Event Using USEA's New Live Score Website
This weekend, June 8th, the MCTA Schooling Show in Cockeysville, MD will be testing USEA's Live Scoring Website. View the Rider List Prior to the Event & the Results 'Live' During the Event. (June 6, 2008)

HSBC FEI World Cup TM Eventing News 8/2008 - Curran Has Irish Eyes Smiling Again
Geoff Curran (IRL) scored the biggest win of his career and made it a big day for Irish eventing when he beat a high-class field of Olympic hopefuls from seven nations to win the inaugural CIC***-W at Tattersalls (IRL). (June 4, 2008)

Area VI Fundraiser to Benefit Darren Chiacchia
Area VI has launched a quilt auction to raise funds to offset the medical expenses incurred after Darren Chiacchia's accident in March. (June 2, 2008)

USEF/USEA to Hold Eventing Safety Summit in Lexington, KY
In the wake of several serious accidents to riders and horses in eventing over the last few months, USEF President David O'Connor and USEA President Kevin Baumgardner have announced that there will be a Safety Summit held in Lexington, KY on June 7-8, 200 (June 2, 2008)

Three EIA-Positives Found in Indiana; Horse Owners Advised to Test Animals Regularly
Horse owners and veterinarians should watch their horses, mules, donkeys and other equine closely for any unusual disease symptoms, in light of a cluster of recent positive cases of equine infectious anemia (EIA). (May 30, 2008)

Tribute to a Legend
By Kevin Baumgardner and Jo Whitehouse of the USEA. (May 28, 2008)

2008 FEI World Cup Eventing
The 2008 Final of the HSBC FEI World Cup™ Eventing will take place in Deauville (FRA) from 18 to 21 September introducing FEI’s global partner for Eventing, HSBC, as the series’ new title sponsor. (May 27, 2008)

Change in Qualifications for YEH Championships
In an effort to ease the pain at the pump for owners and riders of Young Event Horses, the Young Event Horse Task Force has approved the following changes to the qualifications for the 2008 Championship. (May 24, 2008)

Arrowhead H.T. May 24-25 Cancelled
(May 23, 2008)

USEA Planned Launch of Live Score Website with Partner Company Solius Web Solutions
USEA is also proud to announce a partnership with Solius for a planned launch of FREE Live Scoring Website. If you are an organizer of an event, recognized or not, please check out this new software by Solius Web Solutions. (May 22, 2008)

Statement from the USEA Professional Horsemens' Council
Following the death of two horses at the Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event, the Professional Horsemen's Council wishes to express its heartfelt condolences to the horses' owners and riders. We also send best wishes to Laine Ashker and her family. (May 22, 2008)

Useventing.com with a New Look!
To manage this upgrade, we will be down for maintenance on May 26-27, 2008. This downtime will also affect email to our offices. We appreciate your patience with this period of transition. (May 22, 2008)

USEF Names Short List for the 2008 Olympic Games in Eventing
The United States Equestrian Federation has approved the following horse/rider combinations to the Eventing Short List for the 2008 Olympic Games in Hong Kong August 8-14, 2008. (May 22, 2008)

USEA Steps Up Fundraising Efforts for Equine Research Health Study
Following the launch of its Equine Research Task Force at the end of March, the USEA is increasing its efforts to secure funding for studies into equine pulmonary hemorrhage and other sudden cardiovascular events. (May 13, 2008)

Britain Announces Short List for Olympics
The British Olympic Association (BOA) has today selected the Eventing riders to be part of Team GB for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. (May 13, 2008)

Back to New Orleans for the 2008 USEA Annual Meeting and Convention
We vowed we'd head down south to New Orleans – so book your tickets early and gear up for a weekend of fun, learning, and friendship at the USEA Annual Meeting, presented by Nutrena, as we explore all that this historic and exciting town has to offer! (May 12, 2008)

Fitch's Corner Horse Trials Hosts First CIC*
Fitch's Corner Horse Trials, Millbrook, NY will host a CIC* on July 25-27 celebrating its 15th anniversary with a weekend of horse and social activities. Fitch's will be the only one-star in Area 1. (May 12, 2008)

Updated Statement Regarding Lauren Kieffer and Tigger Too at Jersey Fresh CCI3*
(May 11, 2008)

NBC-TV to Re-Broadcast Rolex Kentucky Television Special on May 24
In a gracious nod to equestrian fans, NBC has announced that it will re-air coverage of the "Rolex Equestrian Championships presented by Kentucky - Unbridled Spirit" in its entirety on Saturday, May 24 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. (May 7, 2008)

Course Design Seminar May 30 - June 1
(May 7, 2008)

Eventing Team Announces Mandatory Outings for 2008 Olympic Games
The United States Equestrian Federation is announcing two Mandatory Outings for their Eventing Short Listed Riders. (May 6, 2008)

Woodside Horse Trials Offers Chance For Rising Stars
The Adequan USEA Gold Cup Series comes to the Woodside Horse Trials on May 23-25. (May 6, 2008)

Colorado Horse Park Three-Day Event 5/29-6/1 Correction
(May 6, 2008)

A Very French Final at Badminton
French phenomenon Nicolas Touzaint became the first Frenchman ever to win The Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials. (May 4, 2008)

HorseTV and NickerNetwork Deliver The Badminton Horse Trials
Beginning May 2, 2008, HorseTV, the first and only multi-media network dedicated to the equestrian world, will offer video of the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials. (April 29, 2008)

Hong Kong Jockey Club Turf Expert Creates Perfect Olympic Footing
The Olympic cross-country turf course at Beas River has been thoroughly tested and the results prove that the quality of the turf, the shock-absorbency of the footing and its drainage ability are all excellent. (April 25, 2008)

USEA Rule Change Proposals
April 22, 2008 -The USEA Eventing Standards Task Force, under the chairmanship of Gina Miles, has today submitted to the USEF Eventing Technical Committee its initial recommendations for rule changes. (April 22, 2008)

Mike Etherington-Smith - On the State of Eventing
As we head into one of the most important weeks of the year for American Eventing - The Rolex Kentucky Three-day Event - we are extremely fortunate that the Kentucky course designer and Director of Sport for British Eventing, Mike Etherington Smith, took (April 20, 2008)

Captain Mark Phillips and Mike Etherington-Smith Address Current Safety Issues
The tragic news that two more riders have died on cross-country courses, Franz Graf in Austria on April 6 and Karen Rodgers today April 20 in Ireland. (April 20, 2008)

2009 Le Samurai Fund
The Le Samurai Fund has been established by Amy Tryon and Rebecca Broussard in memory of the great four-star horse Le Samurai. (April 17, 2008)

2008 Rolex Kentucky Live Pay-Per-View Webcast
For the 2nd year in a row, the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event will be offered as a "LIVE" pay-per-view webcast. The "live" webcast will cover all four days of competition, including the retirement ceremony of Winsome Adante, prior to Stadium Jumping on th (April 16, 2008)

Update from the Eventing Standards Task Force
The USEA Eventing Standards Task Force, chaired by Gina Miles, met again on Monday, April 14 to further discuss recommendations for rule change proposals which will be presented to the USEF Eventing Technical Committee. (April 16, 2008)

Richard Jeffery SJ Clinic and Course Walk at Kentucky Postponed
The Richard Jeffery Course Walk and Clinic at Kentucky is postponed (April 15, 2008)

USEA Launches Veterinary Research Committee to Prepare Study Into Pulmonary Hemorrhages
The USEA has taken the first step towards undertaking a study into the incidence of pulmonary hemorrhages in horses by establishing a Veterinary Research Committee. (April 10, 2008)

USEA Eventing Standards Task Force Proposes Rule Change Mandating Frangible Pins
On Monday, this week the USEA Eventing Standards Task Force met for the second time and quickly got down to the business of developing solid, workable proposals for changes. (April 10, 2008)

Laine Ashker to do Trade Fair Meet-and-Greet at Rolex Kentucky
Laine Ashker to make appearance at the ThinLine, LLC booth. (April 9, 2008)

Trakehners International and Friends Host Darren Chiacchia Fundraiser
Trakehners International and friends have joined together to host an online auction to raise funds for Darren Chiacchia, the International event rider who was critically injured in a fall on course at Red Hills Horse Trials on March 15, 2008. (April 8, 2008)

Olympic Stables - We Are Ready!
The Olympic stabling at the Hong Kong Olympic Venue (Sha Tin) was under the spotlight this week when over 70 local media visited the complex to view the facilities that will greet the Olympic horses in less than four months' time. (April 4, 2008)

Statement from the USEA Professional Horsemens’ Council
In light of recent comments in a variety of formats and settings, the Professional Horsemens’ Council would like to weigh in on the recent events at the Red Hills Horse Trials. (April 2, 2008)

Statement from the USEA Professional Horsemens’ Council
In light of recent comments in a variety of formats and settings, the Professional Horsemens’ Council would like to weigh in on the recent events at the Red Hills Horse Trials. (April 2, 2008)

Eventing Standards Task Force Goals
The Eventing Standards Task Force met by conference call on Thursday, March 27, 2008. (April 2, 2008)

Kim Severson and Jan Byyny Offer Expert Advice During Rolex Course Walk
Attendees of the 2008 Rolex Kentucky 3-Day will have the opportunity to walk the only 4 star cross country course in America with two of the country's top event riders. (April 1, 2008)

Update on Darren Chiacchia
New update on Darren Chiacchia's condition. (April 1, 2008)

Darren Chiacchia Fundraiser
You are invited for an evening of food, family and friends to honor and support Darren Chiacchia. The event takes place on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008 at 6:30pm at W.C. Dover Farm. (March 31, 2008)

Complete Report from Galway Gold Cup Event
Even though she had a comfortable lead going into the final phase at the Adequan USEA Gold Cup Galway Downs CIC*** in Temecula, CA....... (March 30, 2008)

Torri Nahorniak-Broadus Named Director of Development and Promotion
Torri Nahorniak-Broadus has been named Director of Development and Promotion for the United States Eventing Association. (March 28, 2008)

Young Event Horse Judging Seminar at Galway Downs
A seminar on judging Young Event Horse competitions was held today at Galway Downs in Temecula, California, the day before the start of the FEI World Cup Qualifier CIC***. (March 28, 2008)

Top Level Adult Amateur Rider Corinne Ashton Shares Her Views on Eventing Today
I am honored to be asked to contribute here to a sport that I have loved and participated in for 40 years! (March 27, 2008)

Final Chance for Bejing Olympic Tickets
Please be informed that the US Olympic Committee just notified the USEF that its final Phase III Ticket Sales for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games will commence on Monday March 31st, 2008. (March 27, 2008)

Mark Phillips, Bruce Davidson and Leslie Law Weigh in on Two Hot Issues Currently Being Debated in Eventing: Cross-Country Courses and Speeds
The USEA is privileged to have three Olympic and World Championship riders discuss their impressions of the sport today and their suggestions for how improvements may be brought about. (All articles will appear in the next issue of Eventing USA). (March 26, 2008)

USEA President Kevin Baumgardner's Report on the Strategic Planning Meeting March 21-22 in Leesburg, VA
I told you that I would report back to the membership after our Strategic Planning meeting in Leesburg, which took place this past Friday and Saturday. (March 24, 2008)

Internationally Tested Group Of Riders Aim For Galway Downs Prize
Riders and horses from five nations will be competing against each other at the Galway Downs International Horse Trials on March 28-30. (March 24, 2008)

A Further Message from USEA President Kevin Baumgardner
I am very heartened and gratified by the overwhelming response to my letter that was posted last night on this website. (March 23, 2008)

Becky Holder Dominates Southern Pines, Racks Up Two Wins in the Adequan USEA Gold Cup Divisions
Becky Holder is on top of her game early in the 2008 season, after taking home two blue ribbons in the Adequan USEA Gold Cup divisions at Southern Pines Horse Trials last weekend in Raeford, North Carolina at the Carolina Horse Park. (March 23, 2008)

A Message from USEA President Kevin Baumgardner
Eventers everywhere are deeply saddened by the accidents that occurred this past weekend at the Red Hills Horse Trials in Tallahassee, Florida. First and foremost, our thoughts, prayers...... (March 23, 2008)

Official Statement Regarding Task Force from the Southern Pines Horse Trials
Task Force, owned by JC Chester and ridden by Jan Byyny, suffered a catastrophic hind leg injury and was humanely euthanized on Saturday during the warm up at Southern Pines II Horse Trials in Raeford, NC. (March 22, 2008)

Increased Support for Darren and His Students from the Equestrian Community
Many of the world's top equestrians have reached out to help keep Darren Chiacchia's, Independence Farm, running smoothly by donating their time and talents to teach his stable of students. (March 20, 2008)

Mark Todd Wins Manukau City Puhinui 3 Day Horse Trials
Mark Todd is one step closer to his goal of medalling at the 2008 Olympics after passing the first the qualifying hurdle at the Puhinui CIC*** in Auckland this past weekend. (March 17, 2008)

Updates on Accidents from Last Weekend's Red Hills Horse Trials
Tallahassee, FL -- Post mortem examinations completed by the Large Animal Clinical Sciences Department of The University of Florida on two horses which died during the recent Red Hills Horse Trials competition, revealed the cause of death of both animals. (March 17, 2008)

USEA Strategic Planning Session
This week there will be a strategic planning session of the USEA. If you should have any concerns about the sport that you would like to have discussed contact your Area Chair. (March 17, 2008)

YEH/FEH Results from Sporting Days in Aiken March 11-12
(March 17, 2008)

First Weekend in Southern Pines Brought Big Turnout
Competitors from 25 states and Canada gave the Carolina Horse Park an enthusiastic two thumbs up this past weekend as 350 horse and rider combinations enjoyed the beautiful spring weather. (March 17, 2008)

Olympic News from the Hong Kong Jockey Club
The two masterminds behind the Olympic equestrian cross-country course plus the man who will make it all happen at Games time in August. (March 17, 2008)

YEH/FEH Results from Sporting Days in Aiken March 11-12
(March 17, 2008)

Red Hills Wrap Up - Montgomery & Dutton Win the Golden Cups
Red Hills Horse Trials in Tallahassee, Florida, the first of this year's 2008 Adequan USEA Gold Cup events, finished up their weekend with packed crowds, blue skies, and a fabulous day of show jumping. (March 16, 2008)

Young Event Horse Judging Session at Galway Downs
Marilyn Payne will host a Spalding Labs/USEA Young Event Horse judging seminar at Galway Downs on March 27th, which will be held in conjunction with the Continuing Education Clinics program that will be happening that weekend. (March 5, 2008)

USEA Audio/Video Productions Features Dr. Kent Allen
Check out the USEA Audio/Video Productions featuring Dr. Kent Allen as he walks you through the lesser known parts of the Three-Day Event in preparation for the the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event next month. (March 4, 2008)

2008 Adequan USEA Gold Cup Series Launches Next Weekend at Red Hills Horse Trials
You can almost smell the excitement in the air and it can only mean one thing – the Adequan USEA Gold Cup Series is about to kick off the 2008 season! (March 1, 2008)

Chattahoochee Hills To Make Competition Debut April 12-13
After two years off the U.S. competition calendar, international eventer Carl Bouckaert will welcome eventers from novice through advanced to his new farm site just outside of Atlanta, Georgia for the Chattahoochee Hills Horse Trials and Combined Test, Ap (February 29, 2008)

The CN North American Junior and Young Rider Championships at the Colorado Horse Park, Presented by Gotham North
The CN North American Junior and Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC) at the Colorado Horse Park Presented by Gotham North are set to return, July 29-August 3, 2008. (February 28, 2008)

Mark Todd Over First Hurdle on Olympic Path
New Zealand eventing comeback hopeful Mark Todd is over the first hurdle in his path to competing in the Olympic games later this year. (February 27, 2008)

On to Hong Kong - With Confidence!
"Horses will be better cared for than the human athletes at the equestrian Olympic Games in Hong Kong this summer!" said IOC Medical Director Dr. Patrick Schamasch. (February 17, 2008)

Florida Horse Park Update on Ryan Wood
Ryan Wood, who recently moved to the U.S. from Australia, suffered a fall today at the Florida Horse Park on the Preliminary cross-country course. (February 17, 2008)

High Performance Manager for the Irish Eventing Team Appointed
Ginny Elliot has been appointed high performance manager for the Irish eventing team. (February 14, 2008)

For New and Renewed Members as of January 31st
There will be a be a brief interruption in mailing membership packets and cards, as the USEA IT department implements a new batching process. The next run of membership cards will be mailed on February 15th, resuming to weekly batches on the 22nd. (February 12, 2008)

USRider Offers Trailer Preparation Tips for Travel Season
Before the start of the summer travel season, it is critically important for horse owners to perform basic yet essential maintenance on their trailers. (February 8, 2008)

2008 Nunn Finer Course Walks Posted!
USEA sponsor John Nunn of Bit of Britain Saddlery and Nunn Finer has generously provided eventers with an incredible deal... free cross-country course walks at events all across the country with four-star level riders. (February 7, 2008)

2009 USEA Worth the Trust Scholarships Applications Due October 17, 2008
The deadline for applications for the 2009 USEA Worth the Trust Educational Scholarships for young adults and adult amateurs is October 17, 2008. (February 5, 2008)

Renewal Reminder -- Don't Forget to Renew Your USEA Membership!
Just a friendly reminder, if your 2008 membership has not been renewed, please visit the USEA Dashboard and renew online today! (January 31, 2008)

Hong Kong Jockey Club Aims to Keep Olympic Horses Cool
For those who may be concerned about the effects that Hong Kong’s summertime heat and humidity may have on the horses competing there, it is reassuring to read about the steps the Jockey Club of Hong Kong has taken to ensure horses’ safety and comfort. (January 27, 2008)

The Return of the King - Mark Todd Makes Bid for 2008 Olympic Games
Eight years after retiring as the most successful individual eventer in equestrian history, New Zealand's Mark Todd is poised for a return to the three-day international arena. (January 27, 2008)

ICP Jumping Symposium, Eventing Judges Dressage Continuing Education Clinic, and Young Event Horse Judging Seminar – January 28-30, 2008
The USEA will again host the ICP Jumping Symposium in Florida, this year on January 28, to be followed by an Eventing Judges Dressage Continuing Education Clinic and a Young Event Horse Judging Seminar on January 29 and 30. (January 23, 2008)

Grants Available to Promote Land Conservation Through Equestrian Land Conservation Resource and Breyer®
Lexington, KY -- Equestrian Land Conservation Resource (ELCR) and Breyer Animal Creations® are offering funding for local conservation groups to protect land for equestrian use. (January 15, 2008)

Stubben Saddle and Wellpride added to USEA eBay Online Auction
Certificate for Stubben saddle and Wellpride relisted on eBay Auction Site with proceeds all to benefit the USEA....BID NOW (January 10, 2008)

Grants Available to Promote Land Conservation for Horses Through Equestrian Land Conservation Resource and Breyer®
Equestrian Land Conservation Resource (ELCR) and Breyer Animal Creations® are offering funding for local conservation groups to protect land for equestrian use. (January 6, 2008)

USEA Looks to Hire IT Support Assistant
Seeking dependable, continuous learner and motivated assistant to support various IT tasks for the United States Eventing Association, a non-profit organization. (January 4, 2008)

Champagne Breeches, Show Shirts and Stock Ties the New, More Flattering “White” for Show Clothes from FITS
Fun In The Saddle, Inc. (FITS) makers of the most technical and innovative riding breech on the market today, is introducing a beautiful new color for the show ring for spring/summer 2008. (January 4, 2008)

Olympians Representing USET Foundation Cheered by Millions in 119th Rose Parade
"This will be the most people we will ever ride in front of," said Melanie Smith Taylor to Beezie Madden as they rode down Colorado Avenue in the 119th Rose Parade on New Year's Day in Pasadena, California, as part of the 12-member all-Olympian squad repr (January 4, 2008)

2008 USEF Youth Convention Break-Out Sessions Announced
Plans are under way for the 2008 United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Youth Convention and registration is open, but space is limited for the convention. (December 20, 2007)