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Since its inception, the Emerging Athletes Program has provided opportunities for young riders to benefit from advanced training, in both riding and horsemanship, from some of the country’s most knowledgeable horsemen. Each year, hundreds of riders gain a wealth of knowledge through participation in the EAP, elevating them to the next level of horsemanship and riding skill. Contributing to the riders’ success is their own dedication, passion and commitment, which are reflected in many aspects of their lives. While many of the young riders have aspirations that extend beyond the horse industry, several EAP National Training Session participants also continue to strive toward, and reach, their goal of excelling within the sport. USHJA acknowledges the accomplishments of the EAP Finalists and extends congratulations to all past participants on their achievements in both in the hunter/jumper industry and beyond.

EAP Finalists

Notable Accomplishments

2009
Carly Anthony

2009 EAP National Training Session – Co-Winner

Rode for Eric Lamaze and Ben Maher before developing her own successful business, Carly Anthony Show Jumping

Active FEI competitor through CSI5* with multiple wins and top placings

Has been named to multiple Nations Cup teams for the USA

Serves as a member of the Emerging Athletes Program Committee

Richard Neal

2009 EAP National Training Session – Co-Winner

2009 North American Junior and Young Rider Championship Individual Bronze Medalist

2010 North American Junior and Young Rider Championship Team Silver Medalist

 Active FEI competitor through CSI3* with multiple top placings

Hayley Barnhill

2009 EAP National Training Session – Runner-up

2010 Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Finals – Winner

2010 ASPCA Maclay Finals – Winner

2011 North American Junior and Young Rider Championship Individual Bronze and Team Gold Medalist

Active FEI competitor through CSI4* level with multiple top placings

2010
Kate Haley

2010 EAP National Training Session – Winner

2011 Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Open Equitation on the Flat National Champion

2012 Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Open Equitation Over Fences National Champion

Taylor Adams

2010 EAP National Training Session – Runner-up

2011
Jacob Pope

2011 EAP National Training Session – Winner

2012 USEF Talent Search Finals – Winner

2012 ASPCA Maclay Finals – Winner

2015 North American Junior and Young Rider Championship Team Gold Medalist

Active FEI competitor through CSI5* level with multiple top placings, in addition to successful career in the hunter ring with multiple top finishes in International Hunter Derbies

Trainer/rider for Team Rakowsky Equestrian

Has been named to multiple Nations Cup teams for the USA

Natalie Crane

2011 EAP National Training Session – Runner-up

2012
Stephen Foran

2012 EAP National Training Session – Winner

Active FEI competitor through CSI5* level

Ana Forssell

2012 EAP National Training Session – Runner-up

2013
Sunny Drescher

2013 EAP National Training Session – Winner

Sean Leckie

2013 EAP National Training Session – Runner-up

2014
Carly Williams

2014 EAP National Training Session – Winner

Assistant trainer for Brooke Kemper’s Shadow Pond Stables

Cody Wooten

2014 EAP National Training Session – Runner-up

2015 Intercollegiate Horse Show Association National Championship Style Award

Assistant trainer for Caitlyn Shiels’s True North Stables

2015
Danielle Roskens

2015 EAP National Training Session – Winner

Worked for Olympian Beezie Madden and John Madden

Ransome Rombauer

2015 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals West – Winner

2015 EAP National Training Session – Runner-up

2016 USET Show Jumping Talent Search – Winner

2018 FEI North American Youth Championship Team Silver Medalist

Active FEI competitor through CSI5* level with multiple top placings

2016
Gracie Marlowe

2016 EAP National Training Session – Winner

Rider for Olympians Ludger Beerbaum and Lauren Hough

Caroline Dance

2016 EAP National Training Session – Runner-up

2017
Kendra Duggleby

2017 EAP National Training Session – Winner

Rider/Trainer at North Riding

Cecily Hayes

2017 EAP National Training Session – Runner-up

Rider/Trainer at Hayes Training

2018
Cathleen Driscoll

2018 EAP National Training Session – Winner

Rider for Katie Monahan-Prudent and Henri Prudent’s Plain Bay Sales

Successfully competing through the CSI5* level with dozens of podium finishes and multiple wins

Named to multiple Nations Cup teams for the USA

Maura Cherny

2018 EAP National Training Session – Runner-up

2019  
Julianna Empie

2019 EAP National Training Session – Winner

2022 Intercollegiate Horse Show Association USEF/Cacchione Cup – Winner

2022 Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Open Equitation Over Fences National Champion

Skylar Wireman

2019 EAP National Training Session – Runner-up

2020 Platinum Performance/USEF Talent Search Finals West – Winner

2022 World Equestrian Center Premier Equitation Cup Championship – Winner

2022 Gladstone Cup West Equitation Final – Winner

2022 Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Finals – 2nd Place

Active FEI competitor through CSI4* level with multiple wins and top finishes

Rider for Chestnut Hills Equestrian Center
2021  
Aedan Mooney

2021 EAP National Training Session – Winner

2022 ASPCA Maclay Region 6 Final – Winner

2023 USEF Junior Hunter National Championship - East Large Junior Hunter 16-17 3’3” Champion and Overall 3’3” Grand Champion

2023 USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – West Large Junior Hunter 16-17 3’3” Champion

2023 ASPCA Maclay Finals – 6th Place

Annalise Manoog

2021 EAP National Training Session – Runner-up

2023 North American Adult Amateur Equitation Finals – 2nd Place

2022  

Michael Golinowski

2022 EAP National Training Session – Winner

Rider for Andre Dignelli’s Heritage Farm

Abbie Storandt

2022 EAP National Training Session – Runner-up

2023

Emily Grace Swinson

2023 EAP National Training Session – Winner

Tyler Anderson

2023 EAP National Training Session – Runner-up