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.
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 ...
Through the Lens: 2025-2026 EA21 National Camp
Twelve talented young riders headed to Ocala, Florida, from Dec. 30-Jan. 3 for the USEA Emerging Athletes U21 (EA21) National Camp. The riders were selected by the EA21 Task Force after the completion of the five EA21 Regional Camps that took place in summer 2025.
Keeping It Simple on Cross-Country on Day 5 of EA21 National Camp
The USEA Emerging Athletes U21 (EA21) 2025-2026 National Camp concluded five days of theory-intensive lectures and riding instruction with a finale cross-country day. “I'm thinking it'll probably take a day or two to process all the information!” Hannah Willford, National Camp participant, said wit...
Create The Shape on Day 4 of EA21 National Camp
The premise of Day 4 of the USEA Emerging Athletes Under 21 (EA21) National Camp was simple. After a quick morning lecture, head down to the show jumping ring and warm up as if at a show with one of the EA21 coaches. Ride one show jumping course without any input or instruction then ride it a sec...
‘Don’t Be Average’ on Day 3 of EA21 National Camp
The motto of day 3 of the USEA Emerging Athletes Under 21 (EA21) National Camp was simple. “You can be bad or you can be great,” EA21 Director of Coaching David O’Connor told participants. “Make mistakes; we can fix that. Do well, and we’ll be happy. But whatever you do, don’t be average.”
