United States Eventing Association

USEA Episode #366: The Power of the USEA EA21 Program

The USEA Emerging Athletes U21 (EA21) program is going on its third year now and with the summer EA21 Regional Camps in full swing, USEA podcast host Nicole Brown sits down with EA21 regional coaches Bec Braitling, Rebecca Brown, Shannon Lilley, and Emily Mastervich Beshear to talk about the program's history and growth, plus how this summer's camps have gone so far. If you are considering applying to this program in this future, this episode is one you won't want to miss!

Plus, hear from our partners at #WeRideTogether and learn more about their mission and some of the resources they offer, such as their C.A.R.D. diagrams.

About the USEA Emerging Athlete U21 Program (EA21)

The purpose of the USEA Emerging Athletes U21 Program (EA21) is to identify and provide consistent quality instruction to the next generation of elite event riders. The aim is to create a pipeline for potential team riders by identifying and developing young talent, improving horsemanship and riding skills, and training and improving skills and consistency.

The USEA Emerging Athletes U21 Program was launched in 2022 with a model of five summertime regional clinics taught by selected USEA Eventing Coaches Program (ECP) instructors, leading to a winter national camp consisting of selected Young Riders from the regional clinics. Athletes who are 21 years or younger, are current members of their USEA Young Rider Area program, and are established at the Training Level or higher, are eligible to apply for the EA21 program. Click here to learn more about the USEA EA21 Program.

The USEA would like to thank ARMA, Kerrits, PulseVet, Ride iQ, Sidelines Magazine, Schneiders Saddlery and #WeRideTogetherfor sponsoring the USEA Emerging Athletes U21 Program.