The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation whose core mission is to advance the sport of eventing through education of riders, trainers, officials, and organizers, with the health and well-being of the horse of paramount importance. Registering over 250 recognized USEA events throughout the country, the USEA maintains responsible safety standards, and strives to provide riders from Beginner Novice to the five-star level with an exceptional eventing experience. The Association, through the direction of the Board of Governors, continues to work to make the sport of eventing safe, fun, fair and affordable to all who join. For more information, visit www.useventing.com.

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USEA Safety Studies and Research

For more information about each study please visit USEA Safety Studies and Research

• Equine Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Research Study – This study will concentrate on how efficiently a horse’s cardiovascular and pulmonary systems function when galloping and jumping across country, and will be seeking answers to such questions as: Are our horses hearts working harder now than in the past? Does the short format increase pressures in the lung vessels?.
• Frangible Fence Technology Research Study – The USEA has committed to making a grant to the USEF to cover the first phase of the study into frangible fence technology being conducted by the University of Kentucky College of Engineering. The study will cover the evaluation of jump designs for improved horse and rider safety with a focus on in-field mechanical testing, analysis and design, materials evaluation and construction cost estimation divided into the following tasks.
• Frangible Technology Grant Program - USEA: From 2008 to 2013, the USEF provided frangible pins to organizers, and in 2013 the program was expanded to include innovative new technology such as MIM clips and reverse pinning kits. The Frangible Technology Program transitioned to USEA in 2020. More information on the program can be found on the USEA Website. 
• GPS Speed Study This study has been completed!– This study aims to monitor horses and riders on the cross-country course to determine the speeds at which the courses are being negotiated using state-of-the-art satellite navigation systems and GPS watches