From Setback to Spotlight: James Power and His Connemara Sport Horse’s Remarkable Comeback
When 17-year-old James Power headed to the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington last month, he wasn’t chasing a blue ribbon. He just wanted a clean go—something steady to help him qualify for this year’s USEF Eventing Young Rider Championships (Adamstown, Maryland). But by weekend’s end, he and his...
From Setback to Spotlight: James Power and His Connemara Sport Horse’s Remarkable Comeback
When 17-year-old James Power headed to the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington last month, he wasn’t chasing a blue ribbon. He just wanted a clean go—something steady to help him qualify for this year’s USEF Eventing Young Rider Championships (Adamstown, Maryland). But by weekend’s end, he and his...
Meghan O’Donoghue: Thankful For the Gift of Horses
While many riders spend decades searching for their “horse of a lifetime,” Meghan O’Donoghue considers herself doubly blessed. At only 35 years of age, the international five-star event rider has already had two such horses. Pirate’s Gold Star and Palm Crescent—both bay OTTB geldings—achieved rem...
Big Improvements Arrive in ShowConnect for May & June 2025
ShowConnect has continued to evolve this summer, with a round of exciting updates designed to help event organizers manage entries more efficiently, communicate more clearly with riders and spectators, and reduce the friction in every phase of an event. These May and June improvements reflect wha...
Alec Lochore Appointed as Eventing Cross-Country Course Designer for 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games
Alec Lochore (GBR), FEI Level 4 Course Designer and Technical Delegate, has been appointed as the eventing course designer for the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028.
Give Back to the Sport at the 2025 USEA American Eventing Championships at Galway Downs
The USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds is a celebration of eventing at all levels of the sport that brings competitors together from across the country. This extraordinary feat isn’t achieved without the help of hundreds of volunteers that work tirelessly behind the s...
Weekend Quick Links: June 21-22
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! Check out the USEA’s Weekend Quick Links for links to information including the prize list, ride times, live scores, and more for all...
Honoring Juneteenth: In the Spirit of Dr. Maya Angelou
On this Juneteenth, we reflect not only on freedom’s arrival but on the responsibility that freedom demands—a responsibility to honor truth, dignity, and humanity in every person.
Elasticity Through the Elbows: Finding the Balance on Day 2 of the USEA EA21 Central Clinic
Bucyrus, Kan.—June 18—“Transformation” was the theme of the week at the USEA Emerging Athletes U21 Program (EA21) Central Clinic at Chaps Equestrian Center. Twelve talented young riders arrived on Monday to learn from coach Shannon Lilley, and th...
Controlling the Canter on Day 2 of the USEA EA21 East I Clinic
The canter is always the most important piece when riding a course of fences, and after working hard on developing elasticity, suppleness, and engagement during yesterday’s dressage lessons, today’s 12 USEA Emerging Athlete Under 21 (EA21) riders got to put that to the test during the East Coast ...
