Throughout the year the Area 1 Young Rider Program hosts a series of both mounted and un-mounted educational opportunities that are available to all Young Rider Members. These include symposiums, clinics, an annual camp held at GMHA in South Woodstock, Vermont, along with a series of mentorships with USEA Event officials including but not limited to: technical delegates, course designers, and secretaries at different sanctioned events across Area 1.
Additional educational opportunities include the USEA Emerging Athlete U21 Program (Training Level & Above) and the USEF Eventing Development 25 Program (CCI3* & Above)
2025 Opportunities
February 28 – March 1, 2025 – YR Social & Educational Event | Aiken, SC
Hosted by Area II Young Riders, this is a 2-day educational event. Day 1 is Dressage Analysis with Bettina Hoy and Show Jumping Course Walk with CD, Michel Vailllancourt and Phillip Dutton. Day 2, is a cross-country tailgate.
April 5, 2025 – Spring Symposium | Durham, NH
This is a 1-day, 2-session symposium held at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH. Thank you for another great year, and a special thank you to our panelists and sponsors! More information can be found here.
May 2-4, 2025 – USEA Mentorship Program at Intercollegiate Eventing Championships | Aiken, SC
Interested in becoming an equine professional? The USEA Youth Mentorship Program gives a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run and officiate International and National events. More information can be found here.
June 19, 2025 – Summer Clinic | Amenia, NY
This is a 1-day, 2-ride clinic with Booli Selmayr and Emma Lomangino. The morning will consist of private dressage lessons in the morning and small group jump lessons in the afternoon. Stay tuned for more details and sign-ups. More information can be found here.
June 17-18, 2025 – USEA EA21 East I Clinic | Leesburg, VA
The East I Clinic will be held at Morven Park International Equestrian Center in Leesburg, VA, and coached by Bec Braitling. The USEA will cover the regional clinic cost and stabling fees. Applicants will be responsible for travel and lodging costs. More information can be found here.
June 28-29, 2025 – USEA Mentorship Program at USEF Young Rider Eventing Championships | Adamstown, MD
Interested in becoming an equine professional? The USEA Youth Mentorship Program gives a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run and officiate International and National events. More information can be found here.
July 14-17, 2025 – Area 1 YR Camp | South Woodstock, VT
This is a 3-day, overnight camp designed exclusively for members of the Area 1 Young Rider program who are between the ages of 12 and 25 years old and have completed at least 1 Beginner Novice event or have a written recommendation from their current riding instructor. More information can be found here.
July 29-30, 2025 – USEA EA21 East II Clinic | Aiken, SC
The East II Clinic will be held at Stable View Farm in Aiken, SC, and coached by Rebecca Brown. The USEA will cover the regional clinic cost and stabling fees. Applicants will be responsible for travel and lodging costs. More information can be found here.
August 2-3, 2025 – LandSafe Clinic | Millis, MA
LandSafe is an unmounted 2-day (approx. 4 hrs per day) training program designed to teach the best practices of fall prevention and response. The curriculum relies on one-on-one interaction as well as group learning. More information and registration can be found here. Area 1 Young Riders are eligible for a $50.00 reimbursement for this clinic.
August 13-14, 2025 – Area 1 EA21 Prep Camp | Norwich, VT
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. More information and applications can be found here.
August 27-31, 2025 – USEA Mentorship Program at American Eventing Championships | Temecula, CA
Interested in becoming an equine professional? The USEA Youth Mentorship Program gives a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run and officiate International and National events. More information can be found here.
October 24-26, 2025 – Young Rider Teams at Waredaca Classic Three Day Event | Laytonsville, MD
The Area 1 Young Rider Program is offering the chance to compete on a team at the Waredaca Classic Three Day Event. Levels ranging from Beginner Novice through Modified and teams to be coached by Jane Hamlin. More information can be found here.
TBD – Fall Clinic | TBD
More information can be found here.
