Warm days, cool nights, great galloping and prize money: Come to Vermont in August! GMHA’s beautiful, horse-friendly venue is now hosting a 3 Star. This year’s August Festival will have BN,N,T,P,I FEI 2* and FEI 3* (short). Take in the idyllic Vermont setting while competing on tracks designed by Morgan Rowsell (xc) and Chris Barnard… Read More>
General News from Area 1
Spring 2021 Area 1 Newsletter now available!
The Spring 2021 Area 1 Newsletter is now available! Please send feedback and ideas to USEAArea1Newsletter@gmail.com. If you would like to be on the email list just let us know and we’ll add you!
Groton House Canceled 2021
Due to COVID-19 considerations, the horse trials at Groton House Farm are cancelled for 2021. It was a difficult decision for GHF this year. We hope to see you at GHF next year! It may be possible that one or more of our unrecognized events may run this year, but those decisions will be… Read More>
2021 USEA/FEI Rule Refresher
Did you miss the 2021 USEA/FEI Rule Refresher presented by Area 1 Young Riders and UNH Equine Program with special guests USEA TD Katherine Cooper, and FEI Judge, Jane Hamlin? Click here to watch now!
Area 1 Annual Meeting via ZOOM
It is that time of the year again… Come join us at the Area 1 Meeting. Yes, a Global Pandemic changes the dynamic a bit – meeting virtually vs enjoying our company over lunch – but we have an exciting line up. Please keep checking back for more details! Schedule is tentative: Wednesday January 27,… Read More>
Area 1 Year End Placings for 2020 are Final
The final results are now posted in the Awards & Recognition Tab. Be sure to congratulate all of our competitors! 2020 was a tough year for all and we want to wish all of our members a safe and happy new year!
USEA Area 1 standings for 2020
What a crazy year it has been. Joan Fleser asked me to post these so you can see if there are any errors. Please let Joan know asap if you are missing something. Well done all in a shortened Area 1 season. Please reach out to Joan at awards@area1usea.org by December 25th 2020 USEA Area 1… Read More>
Attention ARP Classic 3-day participants
Great News! Area 1 is again helping with the expense of traveling to the Classic 3-day event, held this season at Waredea in late October. Below please find the form and all the information needed for your “refund”. Any questions please contact Amy Winnen at aawinnen@gmail.com. ARP Classic Series Voucher Program Reimbursement_blank
Area 1 Newsletter – Summer 2020
The Summer 2020 Area 1 Newsletter is now available! Please send feedback and ideas to USEAArea1Newsletter@gmail.com – we’ll be accepting submissions each month until the 15th. If you would like to be on the email list just let us know and we’ll add you!
Town Hill Farm Horse Trials looking for volunteers!
The 2020 Town Hill Farm Horse Trials are Saturday, August 22, one day only, and we are in need of volunteers! There are opportunities to help out for a few hours, a half day or a full day. We will be following all state, local and USEA guidelines to keep everyone safe. Temperature check upon… Read More>
Millbrook Horse Trials update
Millbrook Horse Trials is still waiting for the OK to proceed. Because of this, opening date has been pushed back to June 23rd. Keep your fingers crossed and don’t forget to pack your mask.
Update From the Area 1 Chair
I hope this June day finds you and your loved healthy and happy. The days are longer and with the great weather we can get out and about playing with our ponies. As we are waiting for the season to kick in, I want to remind folks that we are in a temporary spending freeze. … Read More>










