The USEF-sponsored Eventing Owners Task Force (EOTF) is a small group of eventing horse owners elected by peers in 2008 to improve owner communications with the USEF and to facilitate the expansion of eventing horse ownership.

The EOTF currently conducts informational and educational seminars about eventing ownership at national meetings and eventing venues, arranges social gatherings for owners, and spends long hours refining the details of horse ownership syndicates. The EOTF members draw from their own professional and equestrian experiences as well as leverage network connections with other equestrian organizations, owners, riders and even horse breeders, in order to establish a set of "best practices” for the range of syndications available. In addition, through aligning interests, the EOTF will continue to progress toward the common goal of reestablishing the USA Eventing Team’s dominant position in world competition.

As EOTF-facilitated syndicates form and begin to operate, the chance to measure results will allow us to determine what works and what needs adjustment. Like all good business relationships, syndicates must search for middle ground that establishes a "win/win" situation for the rider and owners. With the support of the USEF and private contributions, the EOTF will continue to oversee these projects. The goal of the EOTF is to do everything in its power to help owners and riders reach successful outcomes. Open Owners Forums (meetings arranged for individual prospects in-person) will continue to be held around the country to allow direct contact between riders and potential owners. In addition, this website will provide increasing access to detailed information about opportunities and steps to developing syndicates.

Please feel free to contact any of the EOTF members directly via email with any questions or suggestions you may have.