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>
General News from Area 1
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>
Area 1 Announces Athletes and Program Members to Represent at USEF Young Rider Championships
The Area 1 Young Rider Program is pleased to announce that five individuals will be attending the USEF Young Rider Eventing Championships later this month at Loch Moy Farm in Adamstown, Maryland. The Championships will take place in conjunction with The Maryland International + Horse Trials and run June 27 – 29. This is the… Read More>
USEA Launches 2025 Nomination Form for Appreciation Awards
The United States Eventing Association offers a series of Appreciation Awards and the 2025 Nomination Form is now open. These awards cover a variety of categories and all awards will be distributed at the 2025 USEA Annual Meeting and Convention which will take place December 10-14, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The nomination form can… Read More>
USEA Foundation Announces the Janet Briggs Fund
USEA Foundation Announces the Janet Briggs Fund for the Continuing Education of Licensed Officials The USEA Foundation is pleased to announce a new initiative, the Janet Briggs Fund for the Continuing Education of Licensed Officials. Established in memory of Janet Briggs, this fund honors her lifelong dedication to the sport of eventing by supporting… Read More>
Area 1 Young Riders Kicked Off 2025 with Spring Symposium
Last weekend on April 5, the Area 1 Young Rider Program kicked off the 2025 season at UNH Equine in Durham, NH. For a second year, YRP hosted the Spring Starbox Symposium with morning and afternoon educational sessions. Spearheaded by YR organiser, Chelsea Sprague, the morning sessions consisted of two separate panels geared towards different… Read More>
