oung riders, take note! Applications are now open for the 2026 Eventing Development 25 Program, a key step on the U.S. Eventing Pathway designed to identify and support the next generation of elite talent. Open to eventers who will be 25 or younger in 2026, the program offers top-tier coaching, education, and support to help athletes progress toward future team representation.
Athletes who have achieved a CCI3*-L MER in the past two years are automatically eligible—but even if you haven’t hit that milestone yet, you’re encouraged to apply. Talent-spotting is part of the process, and you could be invited to an assessment session based on potential.
📅 Application Deadline: August 22, 2025
📍 Apply through your Athlete Dashboard at USEF.org
🔗 Click here for full program criteria and info
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to Gemma Stobbs, Director, Eventing Development Programs, at +1 (859) 225-6929 or [email protected].
U.S. Weekend Preview
Shepherd Ranch Pony Club H.T. II (CA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [CrossCountry App XC Maps] [Volunteer]
Hoosier H.T. (IN): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [CrossCountry App XC Maps] [Volunteer]
Revel Run H.T. (MI): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [CrossCountry App XC Maps]
River Glen Summer H.T. (TN): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [CrossCountry App XC Maps]
Bayou Gulch H.T. (CO): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [CrossCountry App XC Maps] [Volunteer]
Olney Farm H.T. (MD): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [CrossCountry App XC Maps] [Volunteer]
Major International Events
FEI Eventing European Championships for Ponies (France): [Website] [Entries] [Timing & Scoring] [Live Stream]
Links & Reading
My Trainer And Barnmate Are Having An Affair. What Should I Do (If Anything)?
Move Over, Barn Rats, ‘Barn Grandma’ Is Setting The Pace
Holly Hugo-Vidal’s Top 3 Tips for Effective Aids
New rules proposed around blood, eliminations and whips in showjumping
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Look back on the Strides for Equality Equestrians’ Ever So Sweet Camp last month!
