United States Eventing Association

The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is pleased to announce its continued partnership with the United States Pony Club (USPC) in 2026, renewing its role as the Presenting Sponsor of the USEA Eventing Coaches Program (ECP) workshops. This ongoing collaboration highlights both organizations’ shared focus on strengthening education and elevating standards within the sport of eventing.

The USPC will support the delivery of ECP workshops nationwide while also investing directly in ECP coach development. As part of this effort, USPC will provide $2,500 in scholarship funding, awarding up to five grants to eligible USEA members who are also active within USPC as members, instructors, or leaders aged 18 and older. These scholarships are made possible through the Eleanor Brennan Memorial Fund, which is dedicated to advancing educational opportunities for Pony Club instructors and upper-level members.

“The United States Pony Clubs and the United States Eventing Association have long shared a strong partnership, rooted in a mutual commitment to educating the next generation of riders,” said Teresa Woods, USPC Executive Director. “As we continue as the Presenting Sponsor of the Eventing Coaches Program, we’re excited to see it not only support the development of USPC instructors, but also elevate education for eventing instructors as a whole as they pursue excellence in training, teaching, and coaching—for the good of the sport and for the well-being of the horse.”

The USEA Eventing Coaches Program (ECP) is designed to support instructors at every stage of their careers, offering a clear pathway for education, skill development, and certification. Through immersive workshops and assessments, the program promotes effective teaching practices, horse welfare, and rider safety across all levels of eventing. For more information about the Eventing Coaches Program, visit useventing.com.

Upcoming ECP workshops and assessments:

Area II | Destination Farms – Dickerson, MD

April 14 – Dressage Workshop (All Levels I-V)
April 15-16 – Jumping Workshop (All Levels I-V)

Registration

Area IX | Pendragon Stud Equestrian Center– Larkspur, CO

May 4-6 – USEA ECP Final Assessment (All Levels I-V)

Registration

“We are proud to continue working alongside the United States Pony Clubs,” said Rob Burk, USEA CEO. “Their long-standing commitment to education, horsemanship, and leadership makes them an invaluable partner. Through their support, we are able to expand opportunities for coaches to refine their skills, ultimately benefiting riders and the sport as a whole.”

Established in 1954, the United States Pony Clubs is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to developing confident, capable equestrians. By emphasizing teamwork, leadership, and horsemanship through riding and horse care, USPC fosters a strong sense of community among its youth and adult members. Guided by its vision to be the leading source and voice of education in horse care, safety, and equestrian pursuits, USPC continues to support initiatives that enrich the broader equestrian landscape, including opportunities that directly benefit USEA members. To learn more about the USPC visit ponyclub.com.

About the United States Eventing Association

The USEA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization committed to providing eventing enthusiasts with a competitive level suited to their individual skills. By assisting and educating competitors, event organizers, and officials; maintaining responsible safety standards; and registering qualified competitions and clinics, the USEA offers a strong and continuous training opportunity for an ever-expanding field of world-class competitors. Just as importantly, the USEA provides a means for all riders, regardless of age or ability, to experience the thrill of eventing. To learn more, visit www.useventing.com.