United States Eventing Association

Next week, the second round of the 2025 USEA Emerging Athletes U21 Program (EA21) Regional Clinics will get underway with a double-header on Tuesday, July 29 and Wednesday, July 30 in Aiken, South Carolina (East II) and Paso Robles, California (West I). A total of five regional clinics take place throughout the U.S. over the course of the summer with each location hosting 12 hand-selected riders for a two-day immersive educational opportunity led by the ECP certified EA21 Coaches.

The purpose of the EA21 Program is to identify and provide consistent quality instruction to the next generation of elite event riders. The aim is to create a pipeline for potential team riders by identifying and developing young talent, improving horsemanship and riding skills, and training and improving skills and consistency.

Learn more about the program and the talented athletes that will be participating in the fourth edition of the EA21 Regional Clinics below.

The Facts

• EA21 riders consist of members of the USEA Young Rider Program who are aged 21 and under, per FEI standards. The riders must be established at the Training level or higher (minimum 4 MER’s at the Training level or higher).
• The USEA received over 160 highly qualified applicants for this year's EA21 program. Selections begin with rankings submitted by Area selectors, and then a team of EA21 selectors carefully reviewed Area rankings, as well as all applications, to determine the 60 riders that will participate in the five regional clinics. Selection guidelines may be found here.
• Each applicant was evaluated based on the following criteria:
  • Competitiveness and desire to continue in the sport;
  • Ability and effectiveness in dressage, cross-country, and show jumping;
  • Demonstration of horse welfare, stable management, and general veterinary knowledge;
  • Willingness to learn from coaches, trainers, and peers;
  • Good sportsmanship and an ability to be a “team player;”
  • Ability to progress through the Performance Pathway;
  • Evidence of an effective work ethic.
• The USEA will cover the regional clinic cost, stabling fees, and lunch each day for all accepted applicants, as well as one team dinner. Applicants will be responsible for their own travel and lodging costs. Athletes will be contacted by the USEA and on-site Young Rider Coordinators with more information and scheduling.
• Thanks to the USEA EA21 sponsors, like ARMA, Bates Saddles, Horse Illustrated, Kerrits, PulseVet, Ride iQ, Schneiders Saddlery, Sidelines Magazine, WeRideTogether, and YETI, all regional clinic participants will receive custom merchandise and accessories.
• In the fall, a select group of athletes that participated in the regional clinics will be chosen to attend the 2025-2026 EA21 National Camp with EA21 Director of Coaching, David O’Connor, on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 through Saturday, January 3, 2026 in Ocala, Florida.
• O’Connor will also mentor the ECP Regional Clinic Coaches and help to develop a curriculum that leads to the national camp.

The Remaining Clinics

• West I Clinic – Twin Rivers Ranch in Paso Robles, California, on July 29-30
• East II Clinic – Stable View in Aiken, South Carolina, on July 29-30
• West II Clinic – Aspen Farms in Yelm, Washington, on Aug. 12-13

The Coaches & Coordinators of the Remaining Clinics

• West I – Coach Emily Mastervich & Coordinator Teresa Harcourt
• East II – Coach Rebecca Brown & Coordinator Shelley Ryan
• West II – Coach Jan Byyny & Coordinator Kendra Zartman

The Participants

East II

Juliana Aulbach (Second alternate accepted from Waitlist) Juliana Cassar Anabelle Friend Ella Hubert Kasidy McMartin Jillian Newman Harper Padgett (Scratched) Adelyn Rinehart

Rebecca Roth Katelyn Smith Devon Tresan Hannah Willford Taylor Wing WAITLIST: (1) Luciana Hackett (Scratched) (3) Jake Tessler

West I

Olivia Baca Camile Batoy (First alternate accepted from Waitlist) Julia Beauchamp Crandon Paige Beauchamp Crandon Greylin Booth Amanda Boyce Lauren Crabtree Jillian Mader

Gabriella Ringer Kylie Scott Emma Slocum AnniePearl Stroud Elsa Warble (Scratched) WAITLIST: (1) Anya Ostrovsky (2) Victoria Smith

West II

Reese Blinks Shruti Bona Simone Clark Lindsay Essex Sophia Greenwood Madyson Hsue Alexis Johnson Olivia Keye (Scratched) Coco Ramkowsky

Brianna Rasmussen (First alternate accepted from Waitlist) Caterina Ritson Kendal Smith Hanni Sreenan WAITLIST: (1) Annabelle Davis (2) Natalie Barlow

The Remaining Schedules

East II | Stable View | July 29-30

Monday, July 28

5:00 p.m. - Meet & greet, dressage lecture

Tuesday, July 29

6:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. - Dressage lessons (two riders per group, one hour per lesson)

12:45 p.m. - Lunch (provided by the USEA) and show jumping lecture

2:00 p.m. - Set show jumping course

5:30 p.m. - Dinner (provided by the USEA)

Wednesday, July 30

7:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - Show jumping lessons (three riders per group, one hour and 15 minutes per lesson)

11:30 a.m. - Lunch delivered for athletes to eat between watching and riding in lessons (provided by the USEA)

12:15 p.m. - Wrap-up discussion

West I | Twin Rivers Ranch | July 29-30

Monday, July 28

5:30 p.m. - Meet & greet / EA21 Program overview and dressage discussion - dinner provided by Area VI Young Riders.

Tuesday, July 29

7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Dressage lessons (two riders per group, one hour per lesson)

1:00 p.m. - Lunch break & dressage debrief/ Q & A

2:00 p.m. - Horse & stable management discussion

3:00 p.m. - Show jumping discussion & set course

6:00 p.m. - Dinner & cross-country discussion

Wednesday, July 30

7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Show jumping lessons (three riders per group, one hour and 15 minutes per lesson)

12:00 p.m. - Lunch & recap discussion / Q&A

West II | Aspen Farm | August 12-13

Monday, August 11

5:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m - Meet & Greet and Dressage Discussion

Tuesday, August 12


7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Dressage Lessons (two riders per group, one hour per lesson)

Lunch Break - 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. - Horse & Stable Management Discussion

3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Show Jumping Discussion & Set Course

6:00 p.m. - Dinner & Cross-Country Discussion

Wednesday, August 13

7:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Jump Lessons - 1.5hours each group. (three riders per group, one hour and 15 minutes per lesson)

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Lunch & Recap Discussion/Q&A

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About the USEA Emerging Athlete U21 Program (EA21)

The purpose of the USEA Emerging Athletes U21 Program (EA21) is to identify and provide consistent quality instruction to the next generation of elite event riders. The aim is to create a pipeline for potential team riders by identifying and developing young talent, improving horsemanship and riding skills, and training and improving skills and consistency.

The USEA Emerging Athletes U21 Program was launched in 2022 with a model of five summertime regional clinics taught by carefully selected USEA Eventing Coaches Program (ECP) coaches, leading to a winter national camp consisting of selected Young Riders from the regional clinics. Athletes who are 21 years or younger, are current members of their USEA Young Rider Area program, and are established at the Training Level or higher, are eligible to apply for the EA21 program. Click here to learn more about the USEA EA21 Program.

The USEA would like to thank ARMA, Bates Saddles, Horse Illustrated, Kerrits, PulseVet, Ride iQ, Schneiders Saddlery, Sidelines Magazine, WeRideTogether, and YETI for sponsoring the USEA Emerging Athletes U21 Program.