USEA Podcast #391: All about the USEA Youth Mentorship Program
This episode of the USEA Official Podcast takes you behind the scenes of the USEA Youth Mentorship Program — a unique opportunity for young riders to explore the sport from an entirely different perspective.
Nicole Brown is joined by long-time program coordinator Vicki Howard-Fine, who shares the story of how the initiative has grown since its launch in 2008 to include young riders and intercollegiate athletes across the country. From shadowing top officials to understanding cross-country design and dressage judging, the program helps youth athletes build knowledge, confidence, and networks that can shape their careers — whether in or out of the saddle.
Plus, we hear firsthand from Ellie Moran and Lucy Leff, two recent participants who open up about what they learned, the people they met, and how the experience is already influencing their riding and professional ambitions.
Learn more and apply for the Youth Mentorship Program here.
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