United States Eventing Association

Leesburg, Va.—June 8—What could be better than attending a truly exceptional international competition such as The Event at Rebecca Farm? For 30 developing riders, of all ages, receiving support to help them travel there makes the opportunity even more meaningful. For 2026, a total of $58,032 has been awarded to help riders from across the United States offset the significant travel expenses associated with competing at one of the premier eventing competitions in North America.

Made possible through the generosity of Jerome Broussard and the Broussard Charitable Foundation Trust, the grants are awarded based on travel distance to Rebecca Farm. Competitors entered in the CCI4* divisions receive $2 per mile, while competitors entered in the CCI3* divisions receive $1 per mile, based on the driving distance to Rebecca Farm.

“The Event at Rebecca Farm Travel Grants continue to make a meaningful impact by helping talented riders from across the country participate in The Event at Rebecca Farm,” said Beth Lendrum, Chair of the Rebecca C. Broussard Developing Rider Grants Review Committee. “We are grateful to Jerome Broussard and the Broussard Charitable Foundation Trust for their continued commitment to supporting the next generation of eventing athletes.”

The USEA Foundation and the Rebecca C. Broussard Developing Rider Grants Review Committee are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Rebecca C. Broussard Developing Rider Travel Grants to attend The Event at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell, Montana:

• Nicolette Adams — Libertyville, Illinois
• Madeline Backus — Larkspur, Colorado
• Tracey Bienemann — Lothian, Maryland
• Gabby Dickerson — Gordonsville, Virginia
• Stephanie Goodman — Eagle, Idaho
• Tommy Greengard — Petaluma, California
• Olivia Miller — Winchester, Kentucky
• Karen O’Neal — North Bend, Washington
• Alyssa Phillips — Ocala, Florida
• Audrey Sanborn — Santa Barbara, California
• Julie Wolfert — Bucyrus, Kansas
• Travis Atkinson — Lehi, Utah
• Amber Birtcil — Petaluma, California
• Isabelle Bosley — West Grove, Pennsylvania
• Kristine Burgess — Forest Lake, Minnesota
• Catie Cejka — Washougal, Washington
• India McEvoy Chisholm — Sebastopol, California
• Anna Rose Erickson — Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Sarah Ertl — Lexington, Kentucky
• Erin Grandia — Duvall, Washington
• Marc Grandia — Duvall, Washington
• Anni Grandia-Dodson — Vaughn, Washington
• Brooke Phillips Lacy — Monmouth, Oregon
• Katie Lichten — Middleburg, Virginia
• Megan McIver — San Mateo, California
• Emily Pestl-Dimmitt — Renton, Washington
• Hanni Sreenan — Hood River, Oregon
• Chris Talley — Dyke, Virginia
• Madison Temkin — Lexington, Kentucky
• Riley Zgrebnak — Charlottesville, Virginia

Eligibility Requirements

This grant is restricted to individuals who meet the following requirements:

1. Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are members in good standing with both the USEA and USEF. Members with dual citizenship may apply if the U.S. is declared as their National Federation with the FEI.
2. Applicants must be able to show and document a competition record.
3. Applicants must not have represented their country in any eventing team competition at the Pan American Games, Olympic Games, or World Championships.
4. Travel grants to attend the event are only available to riders actually competing at the event in the three-star or four-star divisions. Remove actually

All qualified recipients will also be in contention for the prestigious Rebecca C. Broussard Developing Rider Grants and may be interviewed during The Event at Rebecca Farm at the discretion of the committee.

The USEA Foundation extends its sincere congratulations to all recipients and wishes them safe travels and success at The Event at Rebecca Farm.

About the USEA Foundation

The fundamental mission of the USEA Foundation is to protect and preserve the sport of eventing for future generations and to provide support for the core educational, safety, and equine welfare programs of the USEA. In addition, the Foundation administers educational grants for riders with the intent of preparing them to reach their goals. Learn more about the USEA Foundation at www.useafoundation.org.