Area 1 is thrilled to share that two Area 1 Young Riders, Audrey Littlefield and Lyman Ordway have been named to the MARS Bromont Rising Program. Congratulations to them both! Repost from United States Eventing Association: “The MARS Bromont Rising U25 scholarship program, administered by the USEA Foundation, is pleased to announce the recipients of… Read More>
News from Area 1 and USEA
Five Athletes from Area 1 Named to the 2025 USEA EA21 Program
Today the United States Eventing Association announced the athletes selected for the annual Emerging Athlete U21 Program. This program is open to those who are members of the Young Rider Program and are aged 21 and under while actively competing at Training level or above. In the 2025 listing, five athletes from Area 1 were… Read More>
Area 1 Young Riders Kicked Off 2025 with Spring Symposium
Last weekend on April 5, the Area 1 Young Rider Program kicked off the 2025 season at UNH Equine in Durham, NH. For a second year, YRP hosted the Spring Starbox Symposium with morning and afternoon educational sessions. Spearheaded by YR organiser, Chelsea Sprague, the morning sessions consisted of two separate panels geared towards different… Read More>
USEA Announces Level Updates to the USEA Adult Team Championships
Repost from the USEA: “This year, the Adult Team Championships will introduce a Starter level, while the Preliminary level will no longer be offered to make room for this popular addition. Furthermore, the AEC will support both Rider and Amateur divisions across all levels from Starter to Modified. This marks a significant expansion at the… Read More>
Sweetheart’s Horse Treats returns as an Area 1 Young Rider Program Sponsor
The Area 1 Young Rider Program is excited to announce that Sweetheart’s Horse Treats is continuing sponsorship with our program for a third year! The story of Sweetheart’s Horse Treats is one filled with the love of horses! “We wanted to use high-quality ingredients to craft simply delicious treats our horses and ponies wouldn’t be… Read More>
Area 1 Young Riders Welcomes Tack Attic as a Spring Symposium Sponsor
The Area 1 Young Rider Program is excited to welcome Tack Attic as a sponsor for the Spring Symposium. The Spring Symposium will occur on Saturday, April 5 at UNH Equine Center in Durham, New Hampshire. Tack Attic is a Consignment Store selling quality used tack and apparel for horse and rider. Betsy Coburn-Porter began working… Read More>
North Bridge Equine Expands Sponsorship of the Area 1 Young Rider Program
The Area 1 Young Rider Program is excited to announce that North Bridge Equine is expanding their sponsorship with our program as an additional sponsor for the Spring Symposium. The Spring Symposium will occur on Saturday, April 5 at UNH Equine Center in Durham, New Hampshire. North Bridge Equine is also the presenting sponsor of… Read More>
2025 Brings Updates to the Year-End Award Criteria
The Area 1 Council is pleased to announce updates to the Area 1 Year End Awards. Going into effect for the 2025 season, five (5) volunteer hours will now be a requirement to be eligible for awards across all levels from Starter through Advanced. These volunteer hours must be performed in service of a USEA-sanctioned… Read More>
Bromont Rising U25 Grant Program Returns for 2025
Returning for another year is the Bromont Rising U25 Grant Program. This grant is awarded to riders under 25 years old competing in the U25CCI2*L, U25*CCI3*-L and/or the CCI4*-S or CCI4*-L at the MARS Bromont CCI horse trials June 5-8 in Quebec, CAN. Repost from bromonthorsetrials.com: “The MARS Bromont Rising U25 scholarship program, administered by… Read More>
Area 1 Young Riders Welcomes Poulin Grain as a Spring Symposium Sponsor
The Area 1 Young Rider Program is excited to welcome Poulin Grain as a sponsor for the Spring Symposium. The Spring Symposium will occur on Saturday, April 5 at UNH Equine Center in Durham, New Hampshire. It is the mission of Poulin Grain, Inc. to be the leaders in the feed and agricultural field by… Read More>
Adult Rider Program Virtual Team Sign Ups Now Open!
For the seventh year, the Area 1 Adult Rider Program will be hosting the Virtual Team Challenge. This competition will run through the Area 1 2025 season (Riga Meadow CT May 4th – Hitching Post Farm H.T October 25th) for USEA recognized events. Teams are randomly selected by April 27th. Scores will accumulate from May… Read More>
Area 1 Young Riders Welcomes Great Bay Equine as a Spring Symposium Sponsor
The Area 1 Young Rider Program is excited to welcome Great Bay Equine as a sponsor for the Spring Symposium. The Spring Symposium will occur on Saturday, April 5 at UNH Equine Center in Durham, New Hampshire. Founded by Dr. A. Rachel Roemer in 2016, Great Bay Equine is rooted in the local equine community… Read More>
