USEA Podcast #413: U.S. Breeding & Young Horse Special
This USEA Podcast episode celebrates sport horse breeding in the U.S. USEA Podcast host Nicole Brown sits down with U.S. breeder DiDi Callahan to talk about everything from selecting a sire, perfecting upon your mare, developing young horses, and more. If you have ever thought about giving sport ...
Finding Footwork for Young Event Horses
Learning footwork is a key concept when teaching a young horse to jump. Using grids in the arena over show jumps will set them up for success as they start to learn about cross-country questions like banks and ditches and will help them learn rhythm and relaxation.
Teaching The Teachers at the USEA Spring ECP Workshop
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.
ECP Certification Opens Doors to New Opportunities for Emily Mastervich and Rebecca Brown
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.
Why is the ECP Important and Why Should You Ride with an ECP Certified Coach?
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.
Finding and Fostering Talent in Young Horses at the 2026 Ocala Horse Properties USEA YEH Symposium
HITS Ocala played host to the evening session of the 2026 Ocala Horse Properties USEA Young Event Horse (YEH) Symposium on Feb. 16. Five-star Canadian rider Lesley Grant-Law introduced the four demo riders to over 160 attendees and discussed the importance of taking time and care in developing a ...
Gallop, Scope, Rideability, and Heart; Evaluating Young Talent at the 2026 Ocala Horse Properties USEA YEH Symposium
Now heading into its 21st year, the USEA’s Young Event Horse Program aims to spot 4- and 5-year-old horses that have the talent and temperament to excel at the upper levels.
Through the Lens: 2026 Ocala Horse Properties USEA Young Event Horse Symposium
Whether you were a competitor, coach, trainer, parent, owner, breeder, or avid supporter of the sport, there was plenty to learn from the 2026 Ocala Horse Properties USEA Young Event Horse (YEH) Symposium, held Feb. 16 in Ocala, Florida.
Middle Tennessee Pony Club to Host Two USEA Young Event Horse Qualifiers at Historic Percy Warner Park
The Middle Tennessee Pony Club (MTPC) is excited to host two USEA Young Event Horse (YEH) qualifiers at historic Percy Warner Park in Nashville, Tennessee. Mark your calendars for the MTPC Spring YEH Qualifier on Saturday, April 4, and the MTPC Fall YEH Qualifier on Sunday, Sept. 13 and compete a...

























