With a natural break in competitions coming up throughout many USEA Areas, autumn clinic season is heating up. Whether you’re riding with a local legend or a visiting Olympian, a bit of preparation can help you make the most of your experience. The team at STRIDER has some tips to help you and yo...

As surprising as it might seem, imagination is considered one of the strongest of all mental coaching skills. For example, is it possible to lose but still imagine we’re winners? Can we fail but still imagine we're not failures?

Last month we discussed a visualization technique designed to help us overcome challenges that are too risky to actually practice (like falling), but what about those challenges that aren’t risky? What about those that bother us but don’t threaten us? What about those that feel more dramatic than...

The United States Eventing Association’s (USEA) Eventing Coaches Program (ECP) is delighted to announce that the 2026 ECP Symposium will take place Jan. 13–15 at Malvern House Farm in Citra, Florida, the beautiful property owned by Robin Walker and Kara Andrew.

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 ...

Strong biosecurity is no longer optional—it’s essential. From training facilities hosting clinics or cross-country schooling to large venues hosting competitions of all sizes, the ability to protect our horses depends on accurate health documentation and fast, reliable communication.

Everyone in the sport is aware that eventing is a high-risk activity. We partner with 1200 lb prey animals and ask them to fancy prance, jump fixed obstacles at high speed, and stay quick-footed over colored poles. What could possibly go wrong?

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 ...

Fear is a word we’ve all experienced and one that can leave the best of us feeling a bit belittled and bewildered. It’s also one of the most misunderstood of all emotions.