In this episode of the USEA Official Podcast, Nicole Brown is joined by USEA CEO Rob Burk and President Lou Leslie for a catch-up on everything happening behind the scenes — from membership updates and budgeting challenges to the excitement of high-performance results on the international stage. With the American Eventing Championships at Galway Downs just days away, the team dives into what makes this year’s event so special. From competition under the lights and adult rider team camaraderie to the $60,000 Adequan® Advanced Final, hear how the AEC promises to deliver a true festival of eventing on the West Coast. Plus, Rob and Lou share their personal highlights from 2025 so far, what they’re most looking forward to in the months ahead, and a sneak peek at the upcoming USEA Annual Meeting & Convention in New Orleans.