Riding the Pace: A Collaborative Approach to Cross-Country Training By Rachel Medbery, Daffodil Hill Farm LLC, Bethany CT It started at the beginning of 2025 with my goal to compete in the Waredaca Classic Three-Day Event. What followed was a journey of research, preparation, and discovery. It involved understanding the demands of each phase of… Read More>
General News from Area 1
2026 Area 1 Championships
We are thrilled that the 2026 Area 1 Championships will be held at Huntington Farms in South Stratford, VT on August 22-23, 2026. The Huntington team is already hard at work planning and preparing to make our Championship weekend a fantastic event. Meanwhile, members have asked about 2026 Area 1 Championship qualifications. Great question! The… Read More>
January News & Updates
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Marquet Rise – 2025 Orange Pippin Jumpstart Award Winner
2025 Winner: Marquet Rise We proudly present the 2025 Orange Pippin Jumpstart Award to Marquet Rise, a 19-year-old chestnut Thoroughbred mare owned by Bobbie Mudge of Vermont, whose five young riders have gained education and a love for the sport from partnering with her at levels from Beginner Novice through Intermediate/CCI3*S. Mazzie shares… Read More>
NEW: The Orange Pippin Jumpstart Award
The Orange Pippin Jumpstart Award This award will be given annually to a special horse who, over the course of their career, has sparked a love for Eventing to multiple riders new to the sport. The award is given in memory of Orange Pippin, an incredibly special chestnut Thouroughbred mare who was an early mount… Read More>
2025 Year End Point Standings
Tentative point standings – please note this does not take into consideration meeting award criteria. Please look over the point standings and reach out to Joan Fleser (jmfleser@gmail.com) if there are any issues or concerns. IMPORTANT REMINDER: Final placings for year end awards require having volunteered 5hrs and submitting those hours via VIP or directly… Read More>
REGISTER FOR THE AREA 1 ANNUAL MEETING & BID ON FABULOUS ITEMS!
During the Area 1 Annual Meeting, we will hold our annual silent auction. All funds raised go directly into funding Area opportunities for the membership. The donations are still coming in! If you would like to contribute an item please contact Area 1 Chairman Judy Rossi at rossijr@gmail.com or Laurie Hudson at laurie@hitchingpost.com. Below is… Read More>
2026 Area 1 Annual Meeting – Register Now!
2026 Area 1 Annual Meeting – Be Eventing Ready! Annual Meeting – Sunday, November 16, 2025 – Inn on Boltwood, Amherst, MA Rob Burk, CEO of USEA as Keynote Speaker REGISTER HERE The Area 1 Annual Meeting offers an opportunity for all competitors, organizers, and volunteers and those who wish to learn more about Area… Read More>
New National Fund for Education from the Heart of Area 1
New National Fund for Education from the Heart of Area 1 USEA Foundation is proud to announce a new initiative – the Janet Briggs Fund for the Continuing Education of Licensed Officials – in memory of Area 1’s Janet Briggs. This fund reflects her life-long commitment to education, officiating and the sport of eventing. … Read More>
2025 Area 1 Championships Recap
The 2025 USEA Area 1 Championships concluded on Sunday, August 17. For the past three years, Genesee Valley Riding & Driving Club has hosted the Championship at Hideaway Farms in Geneseo, New York. This year’s Championship consisted of seven divisions from Modified to Starter and 47 horse and rider combinations contesting for the Championship title… Read More>
Reminder of 2025 Rule Changes for Year End Awards
The Area 1 Council is pleased to announce updates to the Area 1 Year End Awards. Going into effect for the 2025 season, five (5) volunteer hours will now be a requirement to be eligible for awards across all levels from Starter through Advanced. These volunteer hours must be performed in service of a USEA-sanctioned… Read More>
Area 1 Council Approves Updated Qualification Criteria for USEA Area 1 Championships
In an effort to increase entries for the 2025 USEA Area 1 Championships, the Area 1 Council is pleased to announce an update to the qualification criteria for this year’s Championships that will be held August 16-17, 2025 in conjunction with Genesee Valley Riding & Driving Club August H.T. in Geneseo, New York. The update… Read More>
