The USEA Eventing Coaches Program (ECP) aims to produce and improve the craft and art in the teaching of riding and horse management through a pathway of workshops, assessments, and ultimately, certification of coaches.
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.
USEA’s Eventing Coaches Program (ECP) is a vital program for the future of eventing in the U.S. The ECP strives to educate coaches to improve safety, horse welfare, and enjoyment in eventing.
The USEA is saddened to announce that the 2026 USEA Eventing Coaches Program (ECP) Symposium planned for Jan. 13-15 in Ocala, Florida, has been canceled due to lack of registrations.
Happy National Coaches Day! Did you know that the USEA has a program dedicated to the education and certification of eventing coaches? The USEA Eventing Coaches Program (ECP) was designed to ensure that the sport of eventing continues to be taught at the highest standard. Whether you’re a rider l...
The USEA Eventing Coaches Program (ECP) exists to provide a certification program for eventing coaches.
The the USEA Eventing Coaches Program (ECP) Committee is proud to introduce the ECP Ambassador Program, which will launch this summer at an event near you. The ECP Ambassador Program was created with two goals in mind: (1) to increase visibility for ECP-Certified Coaches, and (2) to improve data ...
In equestrian coaching, effective instruction goes beyond simply running through exercises—it requires thoughtful assessment, strategic prioritization, and clear communication. At an ECP assessment, we expect instructors to demonstrate an ability to observe, analyze, and tailor their teaching to ...
What makes a trainer qualified to coach? Could it be a master’s degree in psychology from Harvard University? A career as a five-star event rider? Being an ‘A’ rated Pony Club graduate? Getting your license as a U.S. Equestrian Federation ‘R’ judge and technical delegate for eventing?
Education that can benefit everyone! Whether you’re a coach, student, or parent you should get to know the USEA Eventing Coaches Program (ECP).
