Emerging Athletes U21

2026 EA21 Applications Are Open!

Applications for the USEA Emerging Athlete U21 Program (EA21) in 2026 are now available for those who meet the requirements to apply. The purpose of the USEA EA21 program is to identify and provide consistent quality instruction to the next generation of elite event riders. The aim is to create a...

January 28, 2026
Membership

New Year: A Guide To USEA Online Tools And Resources

It’s a new year, which means it’s time to make sure you and your horse are ready to compete at a USEA-recognized event! We’ve compiled a list of resources to get you on the road to competing and keep you in the know about everything happening at USEA.

January 27, 2026
Volunteers

Eventing Q&A with Two-Time USEA Volunteer of the Year Jim Moyer

For decades, Jim Moyer has been one of the most familiar, and most valued, faces in the eventing volunteer community, supporting horse trials across the country with tireless dedication. After being named the 2023 USEA Volunteer of the Year, he’s done it again, becoming the first-ever t...

January 16, 2026
Volunteers

Introducing the Volunteer Achievement Program (VAP) – A New Offering for 2026 from the USEA Volunteer Incentive Program

The United States Eventing Association, Inc. (USEA) and the USEA Volunteer Committee are proud to introduce a new offering under the Volunteer Incentive Program (VIP) umbrella that celebrates volunt...

January 15, 2026
Emerging Athletes U21

USEA EA21 Program Applications for 2026 to Open January 28 with New Volunteer Service Requirements

The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is pleased to announce that applications for the 2026 USEA Emerging Athlete (EA21) Program will open on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Athletes who meet the requirements are encouraged to check the EA21 webpage for the official application link ...

January 13, 2026
Emerging Athletes U21

Through the Lens: 2025-2026 EA21 National Camp

Twelve talented young riders headed to Ocala, Florida, from Dec. 30-Jan. 3 for the USEA Emerging Athletes U21 (EA21) National Camp. The riders were selected by the EA21 Task Force after the completion of the five EA21 Regional Camps that took place in summer 2025.

January 7, 2026
Emerging Athletes U21

Keeping It Simple on Cross-Country on Day 5 of EA21 National Camp

The USEA Emerging Athletes U21 (EA21) 2025-2026 National Camp concluded five days of theory-intensive lectures and riding instruction with a finale cross-country day. “I'm thinking it'll probably take a day or two to process all the information!” Hannah Willford, National Camp participant, said wit...

January 3, 2026
Emerging Athletes U21

Create The Shape on Day 4 of EA21 National Camp

The premise of Day 4 of the USEA Emerging Athletes Under 21 (EA21) National Camp was simple. After a quick morning lecture, head down to the show jumping ring and warm up as if at a show with one of the EA21 coaches. Ride one show jumping course without any input or instruction then ride it a sec...

January 2, 2026
Emerging Athletes U21

‘Don’t Be Average’ on Day 3 of EA21 National Camp

The motto of day 3 of the USEA Emerging Athletes Under 21 (EA21) National Camp was simple. “You can be bad or you can be great,” EA21 Director of Coaching David O’Connor told participants. “Make mistakes; we can fix that. Do well, and we’ll be happy. But whatever you do, don’t be average.”

January 1, 2026

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