Adult Riders Program

The USEA Adult Rider Program is for all adults, age 22 years and older, professional or amateur. It is about including adults across all skill and experience levels, in a supportive program that promotes education, communication, recognition and just plain fun. Adult Rider programs promote good sportsmanship and horsemanship, fun and safety for all levels of riding. Come join the fun and learn about what your Adult Rider program offers you.

Mission

To increase adult rider participation in eventing by providing education and recognition and offering communication and camaraderie.

Goals

  • Design and provide educational programs for adults.
  • Increase & encourage volunteer envolvment and education.
  • Increase the number of adult rider participants in eventing.
  • Support the Area Adult Rider programs.
  • Address issues relating to the Adult Team Challenge.
  • Increase awareness of adult education funding opportunities.
  • Compile cook book recipes to be sold by the Area Adult Rider committees for fundraising purposes.
  • Supporting the American Eventing Championships through riding or volunteering.

Objectives

  • Select sites for Adult Team Challenge.
  • Expand Adult Team Competition by 15%.
  • Ensure that every program in the country offers adult riders an educational program.

Adult Rider Committee Chairman: Cindy DePorter

Adult Rider programs are in each of the ten Areas around the country.

Latest News

April 18, 2013
Chris Stafford interviews Lynn Cronin who is an amateur eventer from Area VIII in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Lynn combines her professional career as a Cardiologist with her love of the sport while being a wife and mother. Find out how.
February 7, 2013
Join the Adult Riders Program and enjoy all the fun and educational activities this dynamic group has to offer. Check out what each Area’s Adult Riders were up to in 2012, plus what is in store for 2013. Thanks to Adult Riders Chair Cindy DePorter for her dedication to the program and assistance in compiling this report.
October 3, 2012
The Worth the Trust Educational Scholarships reward up-and-coming eventers by helping to fund their training—clinics, working student opportunities, private, or group instruction.  In addition, learning to officiate, working with a Course Designer, Technical Delegate, Judge, Veterinarian, Organizer, etc. are also appropriate uses of the scholarship.*
May 23, 2012
Join us at the beautiful Highlands at Loch Moy Farm, Adamstown, MD June 7-10 for a USEA Recognized Adult Camp. Only four spots remain so be sure to get your entry in right away! Daily lessons will include: Private Dressage: Show Jumping and Cross Country lessons in pairs. Levels: Intro; Maiden; Beg-Novice; Novice; Training; Prelim/TrainingSponsored by Point Two Air Jackets
February 1, 2012
Clayton Fredericks will be teaching a two day clinic at Galway Downs in Temecula, CA on February 11 and 12, 2012. The first day will include stadium jumping and gymnastic work, while the second will focus on cross-country skills over the Ian Stark designed course. Clayton will also be offering private dressage lessons on Friday the 10th. This clinic is being organized and offered by the Area VI Adult Riders, with significant support from Robert Kellerhouse, Del Mar Eventing and the Southern California Equestrian Center.
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