Plaidchat: USHJA Programs Amy Center (EAP) & Megan Thiel (Zone Jumper Championships)

About this episode

The episode discusses the USHJA Emerging Athletes Program and features guests Amy Center and Megan Thiel.

Send us Fan Mail The MZ Farms/USHJA Emerging Athletes Program (EAP) is a development initiative run by the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association to help up-and-coming riders build both their riding skills and their horsemanship knowledge. Created in 2009, the program has become a launching pad for many riders who've gone on to succeed in major equitation and jumper finals, including the USEF Show Jumping Talent Search, the ASPCA Maclay, and USEF Prix des States, among others. The program is ...

People in this episode

Guests: Amy Center, Megan Thiel

Topics covered

• USHJA Programs
• Emerging Athletes Program
• rider development
• horsemanship
• Zone Jumper Championships

Keywords

• USHJA
• Emerging Athletes Program
• horsemanship
• riding skills
• Zone Jumper Championships

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: USHJA

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