United States Eventing Association Area IX

Photo credit Melissa McLain.

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