Ariel Grald and Isla de Coco. Photo by Sally Spickard.
A new opportunity from the USEA Foundation is galloping into 2026! The TEAPRO Grant — short for Training and Education in the Art of Pace and Riding in the Open — is designed to support riders, trainers, organizers, and educators in developing one of the sport’s most essential but often overlooked skill sets: fitness and pace.
Brainchild of longtime eventing official Pat Maykuth, the grant focuses on giving more riders access to open terrain, galloping practice, trot sets, and education on how to safely and effectively condition horses and themselves. “It is difficult for many in our sport to learn the art of riding at pace and even to find places where they can ride outside a ring before coming to a competition,” Pat explained. “Our goal is to further education in these skills and to support many of the sport’s stakeholders in doing so.”
The TEAPRO Grant can be applied to a variety of initiatives: hosting clinics on galloping or conditioning, building portable steeplechase fences, setting up fitness tracks with timing and measurement tools, and more. Whether you’re a coach seeking to teach riders how to feel pace at the walk, trot, and canter, or a facility looking to create more open riding opportunities, the grant is intended to support practical, creative efforts that improve long-term horsemanship and rider education.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year, and the grant is open to anyone in the U.S. eventing community looking to make an impact in this critical area. Questions or inquiries can be directed to Katherine Cooper, USEA Foundation Development Officer, at [email protected], and you can also apply for this rolling grant here.
