When eventers are asked why they love the sport so much, one of the most common responses is the three different phases and the unique challenges they all bring. The tact of dressage, the quick thinking of show jumping, and the adrenaline of cross-country help make eventers the jack of all trades...
After a full day devoted to flatwork and developing suppleness, 13 young riders returned to Chaps Equestrian Center in Bucyrus, Kansas, early Wednesday morning eager to put those flat sessions to work over fences during the second day of the 2026 USEA Emerging Athletes U21 (EA21) Central regional...
After yesterday’s adjustability exercises on the flat, the 12 USEA Emerging Athlete Under 21 (EA21) riders got to feel the results over fences on Day 2 of the EA21 East I Clinic with coach Bec Braitling.
Show, don’t tell was the theme of the day for coach Emily Mastervich on the first day of the USEA Emerging Athletes U21 (EA21) West I Regional Clinic held at Twin Rivers Ranch. So often riders get caught up in managing every moment that they lose sight of what’s next, especially in the dressage.
The FIFA World Cup isn’t the only thing happening in Kansas City this week. Just 45 minutes south of the city, the 2026 USEA Emerging Athletes U21 (EA21) Central regional clinic officially kicked off on Tuesday, June 16, at Chaps Equestrian Center in Bucyrus, Kansas, with a full day dedicated to ...
The USEA Emerging Athletes U21 Program (EA21) is set to return for another exciting season of regional clinics this summer. Five clinics will take place across the United States, with each location hosting 12 hand-selected riders for a two-day immersive educational opportunity led by ECP-certifie...
Since getting the ride on RH Finnegan nearly three years ago, Willow Schwartz has had the goal of competing successfully at Preliminary, and with the help of the USEA’s Emerging Athletes Under 21 (EA21) program the last two seasons, she and “Finn” have achieved that goal and more.
The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is pleased to announce the athletes selected for the 2026 USEA Emerging Athlete U21 Program (EA21). Open to USEA Young Rider program members aged 21 and under, EA21 is designed to build a strong pipeline of future team riders by identifying and develo...
As a lifelong student of the sport, Emily Mastervich, a USEA Eventing Coaches Program (ECP) Level V Coach and Faculty member, saw certification from the ECP as a rite of passage when she began her journey in 2009.
Applications for the USEA Emerging Athlete U21 Program (EA21) in 2026 are now available for those who meet the requirements to apply. The purpose of the USEA EA21 program is to identify and provide consistent quality instruction to the next generation of elite event riders. The aim is to create a...
The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is pleased to announce that applications for the 2026 USEA Emerging Athlete (EA21) Program will open on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Athletes who meet the requirements are encouraged to check the EA21 webpage for the official application link ...