United States Eventing Association

At the end of 2025, the USEA Foundation established the TEAPRO Grant (Training and Education in the Art of Pace and Riding in the Open). This grant is available to organizers, trainers, education groups, and others to provide opportunities for riders and horses to practice galloping, trot sets, and other forms of riding in the open. It is also aimed at improving education about conditioning the horse and building endurance and fitness for both horses and riders.

The recipients of the 2026 grants are as follows:

• Rachel Medbery of Daffodil Hill Farm (Bethany, Connecticut) to hold an in-person and virtual education program on how to prepare for a long format three-day event. The target is the Waredaca Classic Three-Day (Laytonsville, Maryland) in October.

• Laura and Brian Healy of Bayboro Equestrian in (Branchville, New Jersey) for a clinic this spring to help riders develop a feel for pace at the walk, trot and canter.

• SAzEA in Tucson, Arizona, to establish a pace track and set up clinics at their location at the Pima County Fairgrounds. Riders will be encouraged to come learn how to prep for a long format three-day from Starter to Preliminary levels with the Coconino Classic Three-Day as their goal.

• The Horse Park of New Jersey (HPNJ) received the final award to help fund steeplechase clinics and practice. The HPNJ is located in Allentown.

While some of these recipients are using their funds to help with preparation for a Classic Series event, please note that TEAPRO grants can be used for any educational activity which encourages riding in the open.

We look forward to hearing more from the recipients as they hold their educational activities and share stories from the participants. Donations to keep this funding going can be made at www.USEAFoundation.org.

Thank you to the volunteer grant evaluation committee: Sharon Anthony, Jane Baron, Cassidy Sitton, Max Corcoran, and Sharon White.

About the USEA Foundation

The fundamental mission of the USEA Foundation is to protect and preserve the sport of eventing for future generations and to provide support for the core educational, safety, and equine welfare programs of the USEA. In addition, the Foundation administers educational grants for riders with the intent of preparing them to reach their goals. Learn more about the USEA Foundation at www.useafoundation.org.

About the USEA Classic Series

The USEA Classic Series keeps the spirit of the classic long ­format three­-day events alive for Beginner Novice through the Preliminary levels. Competitors can experience the rush of endurance day, including roads and tracks, steeplechase, the vet box, and cross­-country, as well as participate in formal veterinary inspections and educational activities with experts on the ins and outs of competing in a long ­format three-­day event. Riders who compete in a USEA Classic Three-Day Event during the year will have the chance to win a variety of prizes at the events from USEA sponsors and earn leaderboard points. Click here to learn more about the USEA Classic Series.

The USEA would like to thank bronze sponsors D.G. Stackhouse & Ellis Saddles, Gallagher’s Water, PulseVet, and SmartEquine, contributing sponsors Bates Saddles and Schneiders Saddlery, and prize sponsor 100xEquine for supporting the USEA Classic Series.