Area V Young Riders

10/01/2026

Well deserved Julia and Elle!

Following five EA21 Regional Clinics across the country this summer, 12 talented young athletes have been selected to continue their journey at the 2026-2027 USEA Emerging Athletes U21 National Camp at Twin Rivers Ranch in California!

Led by EA21 Director of Coaching David O’Connor, the five-day camp will give these athletes the opportunity to further develop their riding, horsemanship, and skills both in and out of the saddle.

Congratulations to this year’s selected athletes! Meet the 2026-2027 EA21 National Camp class ⬇️

09/28/2026

🐴 Volunteer sign-up is working again!

If you tried to sign up for the Sol Events at Willow Draw horse trial on Saturday, October 17 and ran into a technical issue, we’re sorry for the trouble. It’s been fixed, so please give it another try!

We’ve also added a third dressage ring, which means we need one more dressage scribe. We have other volunteer opportunities throughout the day as well. New volunteers are welcome, and we’d be grateful for a full day or whatever time you can give.

📍 Willow Draw, Weatherford, TX
👉 Sign up: https://www.eventingvolunteers.com/events/21018/signup

Bring a friend and come spend the day with us. These events wouldn’t happen without our volunteers! 💙

We are looking for volunteers on October 17th, 2026 near Weatherford, TX.

09/02/2026

05/19/2026

Since getting the ride on RH Finnegan nearly three years ago, Willow Schwartz has had the goal of competing successfully at Preliminary, and with the help of the USEA’s Emerging Athletes Under 21 (EA21) program the last two seasons, she and “Finn” have achieved that goal and more.

Click below to learn more about this talented young rider and her journey with Finn. 👇

05/19/2026

04/03/2026

Here is the link to camp registration!

12/31/2025

Featured Rider of the Month: Olivia Pratt
Olivia recently won the Area V Championships, with her partner, Fernhill Beautiful Boy🥇She was also on this year’s Area V Young Rider Championship 1* team, with Ardeo San Diego, that earned the gold medal🥇🏆
Olivia’s experience juggling 2 horses, her win at Area V Championships, and Young Rider Championships in Maryland:
I absolutely love having two horses because I feel like I have learned so much. They are quite literally polar opposites of each other, but equally amazing. Wicklow absolutely adores jumping and I feel like I’ve grown so confident in my skills with him. Beau is fairly green to the eventing world and has only been in the states for about a year, but he is such a naturally beautiful mover that it has truly helped my dressage skills more than I could have ever expected.

The Area 5 championships were so fun. I had a bit of a slow season so the championships were the perfect way to end the season in Area 5. I’ve had Beau for almost exactly one year and we’ve grown so much together. I could not have been more proud of him and his performance at the championships. He is truly a fantastic horse and just knows he will accomplish some truly incredible things as he matures and learns the eventing world.

I loved the Young Rider Championships. The venue was spectacular and my favorite part of the whole experience was working with Karen. She’s a truly amazing coach and I still implement the lessons and exercises we used in my daily rides!! Wicklow was fabulous in Maryland, he handled the pressure of a new environment so well and I am so so happy with how we’re growing as a team. He is truly the most incredible Horse I could ever wish for.

Special feature of what she’s up to now:
As I said, I had a bit of a slow season in area five this year so I’m planning to spend the next three or four months on the Florida eventing circuit. I’m so grateful for my Parents for supporting me and I know both my horses are ready for this exciting opportunity!

Congratulations Olivia!

12/13/2025

Hey Area V YRs! Here’s a chance to bid on a spot for YR camp at a great price!!

When you set a max bid, bids will automatically be placed on your behalf to outbid new bidders up to your max bid amount.

12/13/2025

Area V is excited to include a summer camp entry and many other awesome items in the online auction! Check out the link below to bid!

https://useaareav.betterworld.org/auctions/area-v-annual-auction

11/12/2025

Featured Rider of the Month: McKenzie Spain
McKenzie recently won the Training Rider at Willow Draw, with her newest mount, The Fernhill Fox 🥇🥇
McKenzie’s experience with her new partnership and their win at Willow Draw: “I’ve loved getting to learn and grow from his experience and gain an immense amount of confidence! He’s truly just the sweetest! I am extremely proud of our first win together at Willow draw. He was so great in each phase and I’m very excited to continue and build our partnership!”

Congratulations McKenzie!