Paige Beauchamp Crandon participates in a West coast EA21 clinic. USEA/Atalya Boytner photo.
The United States Eventing Association (USEA) invites the eventing community to a virtual Emerging Athletes U21 Program (EA21) Community Call on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The one-hour call is open to past EA21 participants and their parents, riders interested in applying for 2027, and all friends and fans of the program.
Since launching in 2022, the EA21 program has worked to identify the next generation of elite event riders and give them consistent, high-quality instruction. The program builds a pipeline of potential team riders through five regional summer clinics each year, followed by a winter National Camp for selected athletes.
What to expect on the call:
- The EA21 story and vision: David O’Connor, USEA EA21 Director of Coaching and National Camp Coach, will reflect on the program’s success and share where it’s headed next.
Rider perspectives: EA21 Ambassadors will share their thoughts on the program. - Applying for 2027: John Bourgoin and Rebecca Brown will cover the 2027 application process and timeline. They’ll explain what applicants submit and which videos to prepare, review the 10-hour volunteer requirement, discuss campaigning for yourself as an athlete in your Area, and share tips for a strong application.
- Supporting the program: Leonie Padgett will explain why donations are essential to EA21’s future and how the community can help.
[You can learn more and submit your RSVP here]
U.S. Events This Weekend
Majestic Oaks H.T. (FL): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scores] [Volunteer]
Fleur de Leap H.T. (LA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer]
River Glen H.T. (TN): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scores]
Links & Reading
- US Equestrian announced some modifications to the Eventing National Championships League for 2027
- Hartpury Equine provided the setting for an international equine sports science summit on October 18, that featured leading researchers, industry professionals and eight-time Olympian Andrew Hoy.
- No hoof, no horse: Managing the demands of sport on your horse’s feet
- Kick off 2027 with an immersive retreat at TerraNova with Boyd Martin
- Mary Bess Davis’ first four-star win at Stable View was a long time coming. Here’s why.
Coaching Corner
- Five problems owners of older horses need to be on high alert for this winter
- Nine exercises to improve your dressage accuracy
Go Eventing
A peek at the early start on the 2027 Burghley course…
