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.
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.
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...
The Path to Preliminary: How the USEA EA21 Program Helped Willow Schwartz with Her Eventing Goals
Since getting the ride on RH Finnegan nearly three years ago, Willow Schwartz has had the goal of competing successfully at Preliminary, and with the help of the USEA’s Emerging Athletes Under 21 (EA21) program the last two seasons, she and “Finn” have achieved that goal and more.
USEA Names Athletes for 2026 EA21 Regional Programs
The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is pleased to announce the athletes selected for the 2026 USEA Emerging Athlete U21 Program (EA21). Open to USEA Young Rider program members aged 21 and under, EA21 is designed to build a strong pipeline of future team riders by identifying and develo...
ECP Certification Opens Doors to New Opportunities for Emily Mastervich and Rebecca Brown
As a lifelong student of the sport, Emily Mastervich, a USEA Eventing Coaches Program (ECP) Level V Coach and Faculty member, saw certification from the ECP as a rite of passage when she began her journey in 2009.
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...
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 ...
