It is no mean feat to earn a wire-to-wire win in the sport of eventing. Three phases that each present a unique challenge also signify three opportunities to add penalties and lose out on a lead. This was not the case for the long format winners at the Virginia Horse Center Eventing CCI & H.T., p...
The recent collapse of Dover Saddlery has sent a shockwave through the equestrian industry, not simply because it is a top retailer, but because so many brands, manufacturers, and small businesses were left exposed when things went sideways. For eventing, these changing economics matter...
As Amber Birtcil plans to move up the levels of eventing with Picasso, it’s not only about how the jumps get bigger. With a year-end goal of traveling east for the USEA/USEF Developing Horse National Championships to be held on the undercard of the US Equestrian Open of Eventing Final at Morven P...
Cross-country day for the FEI divisions at the Virginia Horse Center Eventing CCI & H.T., presented by Capital Square, never disappoints, with top-tier courses designed by Jay Hambly (CAN) laid out to provide a strong challenge for all levels. Riders frequently speak on the terrain the Oak Hill s...
Much-needed rain could not dampen the start of the Virginia Horse Center Eventing CCI & H.T. p/b Capital Square, as all FEI and upper-level national divisions successfully kicked off Friday competition. Virginia Horse Center is proud to serve as a launching pad of sorts for many eventing horses a...
US Equestrian is pleased to announce the combinations selected to represent the Defender U.S. Eventing Team as part of the USEF Eventing European Development Tour, which will feature the FEI Eventing Nations Cup Bicton CCIO4*-NC-S, hosted in Devon, England, from May 27-31. The team will be led by...
Ros Canter and Lordships Graffalo re-wrote eventing history and smashed records with an extraordinarily smooth third MARS Badminton Horse Trials victory on Sunday May 10, the first combination to achieve this accolade in the event's 77-year history.
The Maryland International CCI and HT + Young Rider Championships at Loch Moy Farm will offer an unprecedented $100,000 in FEI prize money for 2026, following a transformational gift to the Maryland International Equestrian Foundation from an anonymous donor. The increase from $30,000 to $100,000...
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...
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...
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...