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>
News from Area 1 and USEA
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>
Area 1 Announces Riders Selected for EA21 Prep Camp
The Area 1 Young Rider program is excited to announce the selection of riders for the first year of the Area 1 EA21 Prep Camp. This camp has been designed as a stepping stone for those currently competing at Novice level or above to lead into USEA’s EA21 Program which, “aims to establish a pipeline… 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 Young Riders Welcomes SanSoleil as Camp Sponsor for 2025
The Area 1 Young Rider Program is excited to welcome SanSoleil as a sponsor for the Area 1 Young Rider Camp. The Camp is set to take place July 14-17 at GMHA in South Woodstock, Vermont. SanSoleil is an athletic wear company that specializes in apparel with UV50 sun protection and cooling technologies. SanSoleil’s technical… Read More>
Area 1 Scramble Team Podiums with Team Bronze and Individual Silver at 2025 USEF Young Rider Eventing Championships
This past weekend, the Area 1 Young Rider Program sent five individuals to participate in the 2025 USEF Eventing Young Rider Championships hosted in conjunction with The Maryland International + Horse Trials at Loch Moy Farm in Adamstown, Maryland. These individuals were announced last month when the Area 1 Selectors named Lyman Ordway to represent… 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>
