Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the combinations selected to represent the Defender U.S. Eventing Squad for ...
Somewhat comparable to a human triathlon, the discipline of eventing was historically developed to test the skills required of the working military mount – athleticism, agility, bravery, speed and endurance. In modern time, eventing has evolved into an exciting spectator sport and competitive endeavor attracting enthusiasts of all levels – from weekend amateur riders to international professionals. At its highest level, eventing is recognized as one of the three Olympic equestrian disciplines, but it also offers activities and competitions for riders and horses of all levels.
Eventing is divided into three phases: dressage, cross-country and show jumping. These phases of the competition are usually held over the course of three days, hence the other popular term for this discipline, the three-day event. Dressage is held the first day to demonstrate the level of communication between horse and rider and showcase the horse’s power, balance, rhythm and suppleness which are tested further in the following two phases. The second day of the event entails the crosscountry test in which the endurance, jumping ability and speed is tested as horse and rider negotiate a course of fixed obstacles set on varied terrain usually measuring between 2.75 to 4 miles. The third and final phase, show jumping, tests the horse’s suppleness, obedience and stamina after two prior days of exertion, and also the rider’s precision and accuracy as the horse/rider team negotiate a set course of strategically placed obstacles within the confines of an arena.
US Equestrian Announces U.S. Eventing Squad for 2026 FEI Eventing World Championship U25
Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the combinations selected to represent the U.S. Eventing Squad at the ...
Six New National Champions Emerge at the 2026 USEF Eventing Young Rider Championships
Adamstown, Md. – Competition at the 2026 USEF Eventing Young Rider Championships concluded with three individual and three team champions ...
Defender U.S. Eventing Team Takes Silver at FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ Great Britain CCIO4*-NC-S
Devon, England – The Defender U.S. Eventing Team secured a well-earned podium finish at the FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ Great Britain ...
Eventing Athlete Savannah Gwin Receives 2026 USET Foundation Amanda Pirie Warrington Grant
The United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation has awarded the 2026 Amanda Pirie Warrington Grant to U.S. eventing athlete Savannah ...
US Equestrian Announces Defender U.S. Eventing Team for FEI Eventing Nations Cup Arville CCIO4*-NC-S
Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the horse-and-athlete combinations selected to represent the Defender U.S. Eventing Team ...
Defender U.S. Eventing Team Secures Second Place in Thrilling UBS-Cup CCIO4*-S at Aachen
Aachen, Germany – The Defender U.S. Eventing Team earned a podium finish in the UBS-Cup CCIO4-S* following a decisive cross-country ...
Defender U.S. Eventing Team Holds Fourth Place with Cross-Country Ahead in UBS-Cup CCIO4*-S
Aachen, Germany – The Defender U.S. Eventing Team completed the first two phases of competition at the prestigious CHIO Aachen ...
Champions Crowned at 2025 USEF Eventing Young Rider Championships
Adamstown, Md. – The Sunday awards ceremonies marked the end to a very successful 2025 USEF Eventing Young Rider Championships, ...
US Equestrian Announces Defender U.S. Eventing Team for 2025 CHIO Aachen CCIO4*-S
Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent the Defender U.S. Eventing Team ...
Defender U.S. Eventing Team Takes Second in FEI Eventing Nations Cup Bicton CCIO4*-NC-S
Bicton, Great Britain – The Defender U.S. Eventing Team secured a well-earned podium finish in the FEI Eventing Nations Cup ...
Eventing Athlete Julie Wolfert Receives USET Foundation’s 2025 Amanda Pirie Warrington Grant
Gladstone, NJ – The United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation has awarded the Amanda Pirie Warrington Grant for 2025 to ...
