One Big Thing: Applications Open for USEF Eventing Program’s Next Development Coach
Photo by USEF Eventing.
After Leslie Law’s recent promotion to the USEF Eventing High Performance Manager and Team USA Chef d’Equipe, US Equestrian is now starting their search for a candidate to fill his previous role as the USEF Eventing Program Development Coach.
About the Role
The new coach will work closely with Leslie and High Performance Advisor Karyn Shuter as they continue to review and refine the direction of the USEF Eventing Development and Development 25 programs. They will also provide trusted leadership to the selected developing athletes individually — as well as their personal teams and horse owners — to identify areas for improvement within their programs and build a depth of talent. The Development Coach role will provide guidance, coaching, and support, both in training sessions and at competitions, and work to identify key performance indicators for these participants to ensure continued progress and momentum within US Eventing.
Overall, the Development Programs work to identify and support athletes with the talent and ability to represent the US at future international competitions. Learn more about the USEF Eventing Pathway Programs [here].
About the Candidate
US Equestrian’s ideal candidate will have a track record of competitive success as well as depth of experience with program and athlete development. The role will require excellent communication skills, including the ability to engage and inspire a diverse set of athletes and stakeholders, and will be able to engender trust, competence, and confidence while distilling the complex down to understandable terms.
A full job description and details on the application process can be found [here].
US Events This Weekend
Galway Downs 2026 Kickoff HT (CA): [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]
Sporting Days Farm February HT II (SC): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]
Three Lakes Winter I HT at Caudle Ranch (FL): [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]
Other Links and Reading
Sponsor Corner: Stable View February Eventing Academy
February 20-22, 2026
Photo by Christine Quinn.
Qualifying for the 2026 $20,000 Eventing Academy Championships:
- Placing (with the same horse) 1st-6th at minimum at one of the Eventing Academy events, or
- Competing in at least five of the six Eventing Academy shows leading up to November of 2026
- 2025 December, 2026 February, March, July, August, & October
Schedule for all Eventing Academy Shows:
- Friday – XC Schooling
Dates: 2/21, 3/6, 7/17, 8/7, 10/9, 11/20, 12/11- $50 pre-registered / $60 day of of sign-up
- Open to everyone regardless of Sunday entry status
- Saturday – All Phase Schooling
Dates: 2/22, 3/7, 7/18, 8/8, 10/10, 11/21, 12/12- $100 pre-registered / $110 day of sign-up
- Open to everyone regardless of Sunday entry status
- Sunday – Unrecognized HT
Dates: 2/23, 3/8, 7/19, 8/9, 10/11, 11/22, 12/13- Schooling Horse Trial – $170
- Combined Test – $75
- Dressage Test – $35
- Stadium Rounds – $30
[Schooling Days Prize List] [Horse Trial Prize List] [Enter the February Eventing Academy HT]
February Event Insights
- Still in need of a few more volunteer dressage scribes, a dressage warm-up steward, and jump judges. Sign up on eventingvolunteers.com or contact Melissa Rundt.
- On-site accommodations are still available and can be reserved here. On-site RV spots can be reserved by calling the show office.
- Active Pony Club Members who are aged 23 or younger are eligible to receive 50% off their HT entry fees.
- Click here to join the Eventing Academy WhatsApp group for important updates leading up to and during the show.
Vendors & Sponsors:
- Graze & Gaze Sponsored will be on Saturday, Feb 21 from 5-7pm. Enjoy cider, beer, wine, and charcuterie in Ollie’s Inn at the back of the pavilion.
- Urban Hyena will be sponsoring $50 Gift Certificates for the winners of the 10 divisions.
- Vendors for the February Eventing Academy will be Ronnie’s & The Dark Horse. They will be located at the side of the Covered Arena.
Training Tip of the Day
Get some pointers on proper XC gallop position with Rosie Napravnik:
Go Eventing
A story of “a new generation of riders” — watch the official trailer for the new series Dream Big on Horse & Country featuring Belgium’s Kristy Snepvangers here:
