On Your Aids is Smooth, and Smooth is Fast: Day 2 at the USEA EA21 East II Clinic
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...
Ride the Square. Be Aware: USEA EA21 East II Clinic, Day I Recap
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...
Through the Lens: 2026 EA21 East I, Central, and West I Regional Clinics
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.
The Puzzle Comes Together at EA21 West Regional Clinic
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...
EA21 Central Riders Put Flatwork Fundamentals to the Test Over Fences
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...
Adjustability Over Fences on Day 2 of EA21 East I Clinic
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.
Mastervich Emphasizes Learning Through Doing at Day 1 of EA21 West I Regional Clinic
Show, don’t tell was the theme of the day for coach Emily Mastervich on the first day of the USEA Emerging Athletes U21 (EA21) West I Regional Clinic held at Twin Rivers Ranch. So often riders get caught up in managing every moment that they lose sight of what’s next, especially in the dressage.
Creating Suppleness through Lateral Work and Transitions on Day 1 of the USEA EA21 Central Clinic
The FIFA World Cup isn’t the only thing happening in Kansas City this week. Just 45 minutes south of the city, the 2026 USEA Emerging Athletes U21 (EA21) Central regional clinic officially kicked off on Tuesday, June 16, at Chaps Equestrian Center in Bucyrus, Kansas, with a full day dedicated to ...
Improving the Gaits on Day 1 of the USEA EA21 East I Clinic
As you move through the levels of eventing, the need for an adjustable canter and control of your horse’s body increases, and that starts on the flat.
Fast Facts: 2026 USEA EA21 Regional Clinics
The USEA Emerging Athletes U21 Program (EA21) is set to return for another exciting season of regional clinics this summer. Five clinics will take place across the United States, with each location hosting 12 hand-selected riders for a two-day immersive educational opportunity led by ECP-certifie...
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