Elasticity Through the Elbows: Finding the Balance on Day 2 of the USEA EA21 Central Clinic
Bucyrus, Kan.—June 18—“Transformation” was the theme of the week at the USEA Emerging Athletes U21 Program (EA21) Central Clinic at Chaps Equestrian Center. Twelve talented young riders arrived on Monday to learn from coach Shannon Lilley, and th...
Fast Facts: 2025 USEA EA21 Regional Clinics
Next week, the 2025 USEA Emerging Athletes U21 Program (EA21) will officially get underway with a double-header of clinics occurring on Tuesday, June 17 and Wednesday, June 18 in Bucyrus, Kansas (Central), a...
USEA Names Athletes for 2025 EA21 Regional Programs
The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is delighted to announce the selection of athletes for the 2025 USEA Emerging Athlete U21 Program (EA21). Members of the USEA Young Rider program who are aged 21 and under are eligible to participate. The EA21 program aims to establish a pipeline for ...
Regional Clinic Dates Announced for 2025 EA21 Program
Following the announcement of the application process opening for the USEA Emerging Athlete U21 Program (EA21), the United States Eventing Association (USEA) is excited to announce the dates for each of ...
Thank You to Those Involved in the 2024-2025 EA21 National Camp!
The third annual USEA Emerging Athletes U21 program (EA21) National Camp concluded on Saturday after a week filled with education and enjoyment. Under the guidance of EA21 Director of Coaching, David O’Connor, 12 selected athletes participated in this year's camp, held at Sweet Dixie South in Red...
Proof of Concept Confirmed On Final Day of the 2024-2025 EA21 National Camp
From the classroom lecture to the riding sessions, the focus on the final day brought those final finishing touches to bear on the athletes of the 2024-2025 Emerging Athletes Under 21 (EA21) National Camp held at Sweet Dixie South.
Details, Details, Details on Day 4 of the 2024-2025 EA21 National Camp
“There are 385 million people in the U.S., and only 3.8 million have horses,” David O’Connor said as he began the classroom session on day 4 of the Emerging Athletes Under 21 (EA21) National Camp. “Not all of them are into eventing.”
System Locked and Loaded on Day 3 of the 2024-2025 EA21 National Camp
A change in the original schedule of the Emerging Athletes Under 21 (EA21) National Camp brought cross-country day forward to the third day instead of the original final day. Alongside his work with the U.S. Equestrian Federation and the FEI, EA21 Director of Coaching David O’Connor advises the C...
Good Habits and Correct Jumping Position on Day 2 of the EA21 West Coast II Regional Clinic
Correct jumping positions, generating a quality canter and keeping it rhythmic, and practicing good habits consistently were the takeaways from the second day of the 2024 USEA Emerging Athlete U21 (EA21) West Coast II Regional Clinic on Wednesday.
Assessing an Unfamiliar Horse at the EA21 West Coast II Regional Clinic
Catching riding was the theme of the first day of action at the 2024 USEA Emerging Athlete U21 (EA21) West Coast II Regional Clinic on Tuesday at Aspen Farms, a 240-acre facility in Yelm, Washington, about 60 miles south of Seattle.
