Southern Arizona Eventing Association

17/04/2026

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10/04/2026

Kudos to one of our resilient competitors who has been with us from the very beginning, along with his family who Volunteers when they can. It takes the efforts of so many to help eventing thrive in our community

Each of our USEA members has something to share and we are excited to showcase those thoughts, opinions, and celebrations in our Voices of the USEA series. ❤️ Meet this week's featured member Noah Egdin, the USEA Area X Board Secretary!

“I’ve grown up in Arizona, I am a third generation native, and in many ways, the Area X community has shaped me just as much as the horses have. I’ve been eventing here since I was a young teenager, and over the last 4½ years, my horse Vito and I have climbed from Beginner Novice to Training together. He’s a 16‑year‑old Thoroughbred with a huge heart, and every step we’ve taken has been built on patience, trust, and a lot of learning.

My first word was actually ‘horse,’ which probably says everything about where I was headed. I started out as a rodeo kid—roping, running gymkhanas, and competing in ranch classes on a Quarter Horse. Eventing didn’t enter my world until later, but once it did, I knew I’d found the sport that challenged me in all the right ways.

To me, eventing isn’t just about showing up and getting on your horse. It’s about understanding the animal underneath you, the demands of the sport, and the work it takes to produce a true three‑day event horse. I’ve spent countless hours on the ground watching lessons, studying warm‑ups, and learning from riders far more experienced than me. Those moments have been just as important as the time in the saddle.

I’m currently a sophomore at Scottsdale Community College, double‑majoring in Equine Science and Biology. I also work part‑time as a Vet Technician at Pinnacle Peak Animal Hospital. Balancing school, work, and riding isn’t always easy, but every piece of it feeds into the horseman I want to become.

Area X has always felt like a family to me. The people here have supported me through setbacks—mine and my horses’—and have celebrated every milestone along the way. I hope I’ve been able to give that same support back to the younger riders coming up behind me. If I could offer them one piece of advice, it would be this: show up, ask questions, and take every opportunity to learn. Some of the best connections I’ve made in this sport came from simply offering to help or being willing to say ‘yes’ to something that scared me.

My favorite places to compete—Flagstaff, Kentucky Horse Park, and Rebecca Farm—each hold memories of growth, challenge, and the kind of experiences that remind me why I love this sport. Eventing has given me a direction, a community, and a purpose, and I’m grateful every day to be part of Area X.”

We know Area X shares that same love for you, Noah ❤️

If you have a short blurb or perspective to share, please fill out this submission form for consideration: https://www.cognitoforms.com/USEA2/VoicesOfTheUSEA

📸 Tina Fitch Photography photo

08/04/2026

Good Job Noah!

Each of our USEA members has something to share and we are excited to showcase those thoughts, opinions, and celebrations in our Voices of the USEA series. ❤️ Meet this week's featured member Noah Egdin, the USEA Area X Board Secretary!

“I’ve grown up in Arizona, I am a third generation native, and in many ways, the Area X community has shaped me just as much as the horses have. I’ve been eventing here since I was a young teenager, and over the last 4½ years, my horse Vito and I have climbed from Beginner Novice to Training together. He’s a 16‑year‑old Thoroughbred with a huge heart, and every step we’ve taken has been built on patience, trust, and a lot of learning.

My first word was actually ‘horse,’ which probably says everything about where I was headed. I started out as a rodeo kid—roping, running gymkhanas, and competing in ranch classes on a Quarter Horse. Eventing didn’t enter my world until later, but once it did, I knew I’d found the sport that challenged me in all the right ways.

To me, eventing isn’t just about showing up and getting on your horse. It’s about understanding the animal underneath you, the demands of the sport, and the work it takes to produce a true three‑day event horse. I’ve spent countless hours on the ground watching lessons, studying warm‑ups, and learning from riders far more experienced than me. Those moments have been just as important as the time in the saddle.

I’m currently a sophomore at Scottsdale Community College, double‑majoring in Equine Science and Biology. I also work part‑time as a Vet Technician at Pinnacle Peak Animal Hospital. Balancing school, work, and riding isn’t always easy, but every piece of it feeds into the horseman I want to become.

Area X has always felt like a family to me. The people here have supported me through setbacks—mine and my horses’—and have celebrated every milestone along the way. I hope I’ve been able to give that same support back to the younger riders coming up behind me. If I could offer them one piece of advice, it would be this: show up, ask questions, and take every opportunity to learn. Some of the best connections I’ve made in this sport came from simply offering to help or being willing to say ‘yes’ to something that scared me.

My favorite places to compete—Flagstaff, Kentucky Horse Park, and Rebecca Farm—each hold memories of growth, challenge, and the kind of experiences that remind me why I love this sport. Eventing has given me a direction, a community, and a purpose, and I’m grateful every day to be part of Area X.”

We know Area X shares that same love for you, Noah ❤️

If you have a short blurb or perspective to share, please fill out this submission form for consideration: https://www.cognitoforms.com/USEA2/VoicesOfTheUSEA

📸 Tina Fitch Photography photo

06/04/2026

Fascinating interview with our talented XC course, Adri Doyal!

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28/03/2026

Fun to see SAzEA peeps in the national news.

The last year has been transformational for USEA's event management system ShowConnect, with major improvements and new competition partners coming on board, but it is just the beginning of the growth of this exciting option for Event Organizers and competitors alike.

Read on to see what's new!

22/03/2026

Amazing pictures from March 2026 HT available for purchase. Instructions at the link.

https://fayegandolfi.smugmug.com/SAZEA-March-2026

22/03/2026

We have some of the best warm up stewards. The job may not be super exciting but it sure is super important.

The show jumping warm-up steward is responsible for ensuring a smooth progression of competitors from the warm-up area to the competition arena. The warm-up can be a busy and even stressful place at times, so it is important that the warm-up steward is able to keep a level head while multitasking.

Learn more about the role in the latest installment of our Volunteer Achievement Program series!

18/03/2026

Dates fixed. Apologies; old eyes

17/03/2026

Great opportunity

We’re always keeping an eye out for funding opportunities large or small for riders not currently on some sort of development list or high performance track, and there ARE some programs out there that offer grants or scholarships to deserving amateur riders.

One of these is the annual Jimmy Wofford Legacy Fund scholarship, administered through the Waredaca Eventing Education Foundation (WEEF) as a way to honor the late Jimmy Wofford’s love for and advocacy of the classic three-day format. To that end, the annual grants supply $1,000 in financial assistance to riders planning to compete in a USEA Classic Three-Day Event at some point in the season.

➡️ You can view full qualifications, more information + more news, updates, training tips and more in our Monday news round-up: https://eventingnation.com/monday-news-notes-34/