The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is pleased to announce the 12 young athletes selected for the 2026-2027 USEA Emerging Athletes U21 (EA21) National Camp. Following five regional clinics held across the country this summer, these athletes have been invited to continue their developmen...
The final USEA Emerging Athletes Under 21 Program (EA21) regional clinic was held at beautiful Aspen Farms in Yelm, Washington, from Aug. 11-12. Ten hand-selected athletes got a chance to learn from EA21 coach Jan Byyny on the flat and over fences.
"I think anytime you feel like you can find your horse's hips, you know where you can dictate the rhythm, and the more you have that, the easier it is to be seamless and proactive in all the details that you need for the jumping. And I think having feet and seat, so you can get the connection, is...
Being able to have your horse on your aids is a key concept for dressage, but it translates to jumping too. That was the focus on Day 1 of the USEA Emerging Athlete Under 25 (EA21) West II clinic, taught by Jan Byyny.
Last week, the USEA Eventing Athletes Under 21 (EA21) regional clinics continued at Stable View in Aiken, South Carolina, with the East II Clinic, coached by Emily Mastervich
If you spend enough time in the saddle, somewhere along the way you’ll likely hear the saying: “Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.” On Day 2 of the USEA Eventing Athletes Under 21 (EA21) East II Clinic, coach Emily Mastervich amended the turn of phrase to say: “A horse on your aids is smooth, and sm...
A familiar sight in the form of a dressage arena greeted the 12 horse and rider pairs selected for the USEA Emerging Athletes U21 (EA21) East II clinic at Stable View in Aiken, South Carolina. What was unfamiliar was the 11x11m ground rail square, built directly over “X” in the middle of the trad...
Last week, the USEA Eventing Athletes Under 21 (EA21) regional clinics kicked off with a bang. Clinics at Morven Park in Virginia, Chaps Equestrian Center in Kansas, and Twin Rivers Ranch in California.
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.