USEA Introduces Eventing Medal Program

At the Annual Meeting and Convention in December, the USEA announced an exciting new medal program, which will provide members with recognition through a goal-oriented program within the various levels of eventing.

There are several goals of this new program, the most important will be changing the dominant culture from focusing on moving up the levels, to focusing on mastering the skills demanded by each level. Also, USEA will provide a goal to members who, for various reasons, do not consider moving up the levels a goal. This new program will also allow the horse to achieve a medal separately from the rider, which provides owners an additional sales tool.

Each individual member may earn a Bronze, Silver, and/or Gold medal at the Beginner Novice, Novice, Training, and Preliminary levels. A separate medal will be awarded for a horse registered with the USEA, based on the same scores. The goal is to begin the program on February 1, 2009 and results from that point forward may be put toward earning a medal, with results being cumulative.

Members will submit their scores for verification once the requirements of a medal have been met. The form will be available online or at events and there will be no fee associated with the submission of this document. Once the scores have been verified the member or horse owner will be provided with the associated awards for the medal achieved. Should there be a discrepancy with the scores or required membership status, the rider or owner will be contacted via email.

Individual medal winners will earn a pin (at the level won) and certificate. The person's name will also be published on the USEA website, and possibly the magazine. Also, Gold medal winners will be recognized in person at the USEA Convention for their achievements.

Visit USEA for new updates on this exciting program – including general requirements, scores, and submission forms for all levels.