If you have any questions about the Event Horse Programs please contact, Area 1 YEH coordinator, Claudia Romeo (c12rome@gmail.com)
USEA Opportunity Event Horse Program (OEH)
The USEA Opportunity Event Horse Program (OEH) was created to offer new divisions that encourage and support horses or riders to try the sport of eventing.
The goal of the Opportunity Event Horse Program is to offer an introductory competition option for horse and rider combinations that may not be ready to step up to a full recognized event, or the Young Event Horse Program yet. Scores earned in OEH classes will not be eligible towards qualification for the Dutta Corp. USEA YEH Championships and will not count towards any year-end leaderboards, but should instead be viewed as an educational opportunity and introduction to the sport. Classes are open to all horses 4 years of age or older.
*This will run as a pilot program in 2025, and if enough interest / participation warrants, the OEH will be implemented as a USEA program moving forward.
Horses are asked to complete two sections:
- Dressage
- Jumping Test/Gallop/General Impression
Click here for OEH More Information & Guidelines
2025 AREA 1 OEH CALENDAR
| Date | Event Name | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 7 | Kinnitty Capall Stables YEH/OEH |
Ancramdale, NY |
USEA Young Event Horse Program (YEH)
The USEA Young Event Horse Program (YEH) is best described as an eventing talent search. YEH’s first season as an official program of the USEA was in 2005. The program’s goal is to identify young horses that possess the talent and disposition that, with proper training, can excel in the uppermost levels of eventing. While the ultimate aim is to identify the future five-star horses, many fine event horses who will excel at the lower levels will also be showcased.
The Program gives owners and breeders the opportunity to showcase the potential of their four- and five-year-old horses while encouraging the breeding and development of top-level event horses for the future. Classes focus on education and preparation of the event horse in a correct and progressive manner. YEH Rules and Guidelines may be found here.
At qualifying events, horses are asked to complete two sections:
- Dressage
- Jumping Test/Gallop/General Impression
At Championships, horses are asked to complete three sections:
- Dressage
- Conformation/Type
- Jumping Test/Gallop/General Impression
Click here for YEH More Information & Guidelines
2025 AREA 1 YEH CALENDAR
| Date | Event Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| September 7 | Kinnitty Capall Stables YEH/OEH |
Ancramdale, NY |
USEA New Event Horse Program (NEH)
The USEA New Event Horse (NEH) Program is designed to be an introduction to the sport of eventing for horse and rider. Adapted from the Young Event Horse Program, the NEH classes are intended to assess a horse’s capability for eventing and to provide a stepping stone to recognized eventing. New Event Horse classes focus on education and preparation to begin eventing in a correct and progressive manner.
Horses are asked to complete two sections:
- Dressage
- Jumping Test/Gallop/General Impression
Click here for NEH More Information & Guidelines
2025 AREA 1 NEH CALENDAR
There are no 2025 NEH Events in Area 1. A national calendar can be found here.
