The USEA Youth Mentorship Program is coming to the 2025 USEA Intercollegiate & Interscholastic Eventing Championships for the first time, May 2-4 at Stable View Equestrian in Aiken, South Carolina.
Why it matters: This program gives collegiate eventers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at how championship-level competitions run.
What’s in it for you:
- Shadow top eventing officials throughout the event.
- Sit in on briefings and decision-making sessions.
- Learn scoring, rule enforcement, and competition management.
- Get one-on-one mentorship from industry leaders.
How to apply:
Only USEA members on an active collegiate team roster are eligible to participate. If your school hasn’t renewed its membership, encourage them to do so ASAP.
- Eligibility: Must be 18-25 years old and a member of a current Intercollegiate Eventing Program Team or Area Young Rider Program.
- Contact your Designated Collegiate Representative or Area Young Rider Coordinator to express interest.
- Complete the Intercollegiate Eventing Championship Mentorship Program Application (link provided by your Collegiate Rep or YR Coordinator).
- Submit applications to USEA Mentorship Coordinators by Tuesday, April 1.
- Selections announced by Tuesday, April 15.
The bottom line: It’s an immersive, hands-on experience that’s intense, fun, and could change the way you see the sport.
- Contact Vicki Fine (victoria_717@hotmail.com) or Holly Covey (eventhorse@gmail.com) for mentorship program questions.
- Contact Kaleigh Collett (KCollett@useventing.com) for championship-related questions.
- Contact Jennifer Hardwick (Jennifer@useventing.com) for membership status questions.
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