Navigating the world of equestrian eventing can be complex, but the entry process shouldn’t be. Xentry, developed by the United States Eventing Association (USEA), is designed to streamline your event entries, making the process faster and more efficient. This guide answers common questions about Xentry Eventing, helping you understand how to use this valuable tool for your equestrian pursuits.
Understanding Xentry Basics for Eventing
Xentry is essentially your express entry system for USEA events. The name itself, derived from “Express Entry,” highlights its core function: to make entering events quicker and simpler. Pronounced “Ex-Entry,” Xentry is deeply integrated with the USEA database, pulling information directly to save you time and effort. You won’t need to re-type all your details every time you enter an event. Xentry automatically populates your information from the USEA membership and competition databases, ensuring your profile is always up-to-date with the latest results and any changes you make.
Alt: Xentry online entry system interface showing event details and entry options for USEA eventing.
To use Xentry for your event entries, you might wonder about membership requirements. The good news is that you do not need to be a USEA member to utilize Xentry within USEA’s Online Services. However, you will need to create a user account to access the system. This account allows you to manage your entries and access other USEA online resources.
However, while USEA membership isn’t mandatory to use the system, horse registration with the USEA is essential. Xentry relies on the USEA database to function correctly. Therefore, both riders and horses must be registered in the USEA database for Xentry to work effectively. You can only enter horses that are officially registered with the USEA when using Xentry for event entries.
Using Xentry Effectively for Your Event Entries
One common concern when using any entry system is qualification for specific event levels. Xentry is designed to help with this too. If Xentry indicates that you are not qualified for a particular event level or division, the system provides clear information. By clicking on the specific division, you can check the pre-qualification exception. This exception might be related to your membership level or your horse’s qualification records, ensuring fair and accurate entry management based on USEA rules. The system automatically tracks your results and qualifications. As results are officially entered into the USEA competitions database by staff, your qualifications are updated automatically, keeping your entry eligibility current without manual updates.
Alt: Xentry system alert message indicating rider qualification status for a USEA eventing division.
Adding a horse to your profile in Xentry is straightforward. If you need to enter a horse that isn’t currently listed in your profile, the first step is ensuring the horse is registered with the USEA. This registration is a prerequisite for participation at all levels of USEA events. Once registered, the horse should be available for selection during the entry process within Xentry. In situations where horse ownership transfer is pending, you can still register the horse for an event using Xentry. On the Xentry entry form, you should enter the horse’s information and then overwrite the previous owner’s name with the new owner’s details. This overwriting action in Xentry effectively updates the ownership information for the entry process, even if the official transfer is still being processed.
Xentry and the Eventing Entry Landscape
You might wonder about the impact of Xentry on other online entry systems. It’s important to know that Xentry is not intended to replace all other systems. Other event entry systems will continue to operate, and new systems may emerge. The USEA’s introduction of Xentry is about providing an efficient, USEA-integrated option. You are free to use the event entry system that best suits your needs and preferences. Xentry is simply another tool available to the eventing community, particularly beneficial for those heavily involved in USEA-sanctioned events.
Conclusion: Embrace the Efficiency of Xentry Eventing
Xentry represents a significant step forward in simplifying the event entry process for USEA eventing. By understanding how Xentry integrates with the USEA database, manages qualifications, and streamlines horse registration, you can leverage its features to save time and focus more on your equestrian performance. Whether you are a seasoned competitor or new to the world of USEA events, Xentry provides a user-friendly and efficient pathway to manage your event entries online. Explore Xentry today and experience a smoother, faster entry process for your next event.
