Dates: August 13, 2026-August 14, 2026
The Area 1 EA21 Prep Camp is held in August at Outlook Farm in Norwich, Vermont. This is a 2-day, overnight camp designed for members of the Area 1 Young Rider program to provide a pathway to the USEA EA21 Program. To be eligible, riders must have completed 4 MERs at the Novice level or above.
Applications will open in 2026.
Schedule:
- Day 1: August 13 – Morning dressage lessons with a mid-day workshop/lecture followed by afternoon show jump lessons and an evening workshop/lecture.
- Day 2: August 14 – Cross Country lessons with a workshop/lecture.
Cost:
- In a similar structure to the USEA EA21 Clinics, the Area 1 Young Rider Program will cover the cost for the clinic and stabling. Once selected, please inquire about rider accommodation options.
Application Qualifications & Requirements:
- Applicants must be a current member of BOTH the USEA Area 1 Young Rider Program and the USEA. If you are not a member of the Area 1 Young Rider Program, you may join by logging in to your USEA online member dashboard, then scroll to Membership.
- Horses must be recently and properly shod and fully immunized, including rabies and current coggins.
- Applicants must have completed 4 MERs at the Novice level or above.
- Applicants will be reviewed and selected by the Area 1 Selectors
How to Obtain a Minimum Eligibility Requirement (MER) for Novice:
- An MER is obtained by completing a USEA recognized horse trial
- Not more than 45 penalty points in the dressage test
- No jumping penalties at obstacles on the cross country test unless specified otherwise, and not more than 75 seconds (30 penalty points) exceeding the optimum time
- Not more than 16 penalties at obstacles in the jumping test
- 25 penalty points received for dangerous riding will not achieve a national qualifying result.
IMPORTANT! – Complete the application with all the uploaded documents no later than July 27. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Coaches: Jane Hamlin and Bevin Dugan
Questions? Call or email YR coordinator, Melanie Loschiavo (melanie.loschiavo@gmail.com)
IMPORTANT DATES:
TBD– Application Open
TBD – Applications Close
TBD – Athletes Selected
TBD – Athletes Announced
August 13-14 – Camp
HELPFUL DOCUMENTS:
USEA Educational Activities Release Form
USEA Emergency Medical Release Form
Outlook Farm Release Form
Tips When Applying to Participate in the USEA Emerging Athletes 21 Program
Location: Outlook Farm
96 Hogback Rd, Norwich, VT 05055
Contact:
Melanie Loschiavo – (802) 279-6228
melanie.loschiavo@gmail.com
