STRIDER Continues as a USEA Educational Partner for 2025

FEBRUARY 17, 2025– FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. 
WASHINGTON, DC

The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is thrilled to announce STRIDER will return as an “Official Educational Partner” of the USEA for 2025. As a leader in the equestrian industry, STRIDER is committed to making equestrian sports more accessible at all levels. This partnership further strengthens the shared mission of both the USEA and STRIDER to grow the sport and enhance the overall eventing experience for all.

“To grow our sport nationwide, we need to provide greater access to the public. This partnership with STRIDER helps us achieve that,” said USEA CEO Rob Burk. “STRIDER’s easy to use platform connects members with a variety of competitions, education opportunities, and schooling events. As an educational association promoting eventing, we are thrilled to continue collaborating with STRIDER.”

“To grow our sport nationwide, we need to provide greater access to the public. This partnership with STRIDER helps us achieve that.”

Supporting over 1.2 million equestrians annually, the STRIDER platform increases the visibility and accessibility of equestrian sport, helping organizers reach a larger audience. By simplifying entries, payments, and increasing show visibility, STRIDER makes it easier for equestrians at all levels to discover, connect with, and participate in eventing—whether competing, organizing, volunteering or attending as fans. This increased exposure and access is designed to drive greater participation from competitors, spectators, venues, vendors, and ultimately sponsors.

Tara Swersie, CEO of STRIDER said, “We’re excited to extend our partnership with USEA for another year to help grow participation in eventing, from grassroots to FEI. This collaboration aligns perfectly with STRIDER’s mission to make equestrian sport more accessible through quality education and competition.”

Through this renewed collaboration, STRIDER and USEA will continue to partner on a variety of initiatives, to include a monthly co-produced article series on USEA’s useventing.com offering educational tips and business for USEA members. Additionally, USEA Members will receive a 15% discount off STRIDER digital services, while all USEA Eventing Coach Program (ECP) members wil enjoy a 20% discount off STRIDER digital services.

 

About STRIDER

As a United States Equestrian Federation approved entry provider, STRIDER supports convenient entry and payment for any horse show, competition, schooling or equestrian sport event. STRIDER is committed to connecting motivated equestrians and equine enthusiasts to the best opportunities, products, and services. To learn more, visit www.striderpro.com.

 

About the United States Eventing Association

The USEA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization committed to providing eventing enthusiasts with a competitive level suited to their individual skills. By assisting and educating competitors, event organizers, and officials; maintaining responsible safety standards; and registering qualified competitions and clinics, the USEA offers a strong and continuous training opportunity for an ever-expanding field of world-class competitors. Just as importantly, the USEA provides a means for all riders, regardless of age or ability, to experience the thrill of eventing. To learn more, visit www.useventing.com