The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting the sport of eventing across the United States. The USEA is divided into ten regions, known as Areas, each encompassing specific states to better serve local eventing communities.
Area IX includes Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, and South Dakota. This region offers a diverse range of eventing opportunities, from grassroots competitions to advanced levels, catering to riders of all ages and abilities. The unique landscapes of Area IX provide varied terrains for the three phases of eventing: dressage, cross-country, and show jumping.
Area IX is committed to fostering a supportive community for eventing enthusiasts, ensuring access to competitions, clinics, and educational resources. It operates under the broader mission of the USEA to promote the sport of eventing and provide training opportunities for riders at all levels.
Learn about our adult rider and young rider programs, check out our event calendar, volunteer opportunities, and business directory, and be sure to join our Facebook group.
Click here to contact us with any Area IX, general eventing, or website questions.
Area IX Council
Area Chair
Laura Backus
(303) 663-3987
psequine@aol.com
Assistant Chair
Erin Contino
(970) 481-8312
erinkcontino@gmail.com
Secretary
Kristi Radosevich
(307) 760-4224
kmrad12@hotmail.com
Board of Governors Area Representatives
Allison Murphy
(307) 640-1971
riding2horses@gmail.com
Dan Micheals, Member-at-large
(303) 503-2034
dmichaels_2@msn.com
Area Treasurer
Melinda Hofmeister
(719) 252-6936
socoorses@gmail.com
Adult Rider Coordinators
Becca Caulfield
(719) 313-1927
rlcaulfield@gmail.com
Deeda Randle
(307) 631-1875
drandle@wyoming.com
Young Rider Coordinators
Ingrid George
(801) 243-7539
ingrid.thundermountain@gmail.com
Dani Sussman
(650) 799-6096
dani@aspirellc.org
Awards
Kelly Walsh
(970) 443-7500
kwalsh.v2@gmail.com
Communications
Ryliegh Leavitt
(303) 981-0675
rtleventing@gmail.com
Education Chair
Vicki Baker
(303) 815-7587
vickibakereventing@gmail.com
Rider Representatives
Christian Eagles
(307) 339-8410
Ingrid George
(801) 243-7539
ingrid.thundermountain@gmail.com
Organizer Representative
Daina Kaugars
607-431-3105
daina@redefinedequestrian.com
ECP Representatives
Laura Backus
(303) 663-3987
psequine@aol.com
Karie Slade
slade309@gmail.com
Volunteer Coordinator
Carol Jones
(720) 346-4478
windyridgethoroughbreds@juno.com