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 ...
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...
Moriah Orms and the Power of Patience
A few weeks ago at the Tryon International Horse Trials (Mill Spring, North Carolina), Moriah Orms headed out on Clayton Fredericks’ influential CCI4*-L cross-country course knowing it would demand accuracy and confidence. Riding Shanaclough Quality Clover—her 12-year-old Irish Sport Horse geldin...
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.
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