Under 25 Rider Program
Developing a pathway to high performance for young competition riders. The Under 25 Rider (U25) program focuses on rider education, training, sportsmanship, and fellowship within a framework that promotes safety and best practices.
Registration for the 2025 U25 Program is now open!
Join the U25 program
The OEA U25 program is one of the largest in the country. The program is 100% self-financed through registration fees, fundraising by our U25 riders, and the generous support of our sponsors.
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The OEA U25 Committee is looking forward to building on the past success of this amazing program in 2024. The program will continue to offer riders aged 25 and under, and who compete in Ontario, the pathway to high performance, with an ongoing focus on rider education, training, sportsmanship, and fellowship within a framework that promotes safety and best practices.
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As a member of the OEA U25 program, you will benefit from all the activities offered in the program, including:
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Dedicated U25 leaderboard with prize money!
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Travel and Training Grants to help support the development of our U25 riders
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Educational Zoom sessions with the U25 committee as well as guest speakers. Topics include Conditioning the Event Horse, Optimizing Your Dressage Score, Competing at FEI events, and more!
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FREE auditing at an exciting upcoming clinic with Lucinda Green – details coming soon!
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We are looking forward to another amazing season!
Your OEA U25 Committee
U25 program eligibility
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Riders must be 25 or under as of Jan 1, 2025.
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Riders must have a 2025 OEA membership to join.
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The program cost is $100 per rider.
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Riders may have more than one horse registered, and the cost remains one flat fee of $100.
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Riders will not be eligible for leaderboards or grants until they have registered in the 2025 program.
U25 travel and training grant
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The U25 Travel and Training Grant is a program funded entirely through U25 fundraising efforts. Members of the U25 team can apply for financial support to help cover a portion of their travel and training expenses. For full details, please refer to the application document.
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To apply, you must:
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Be a current member of the 2025 OEA U25 Team
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Have completed volunteer hours at OEA-sanctioned horse trials or activities.
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Have volunteered with U25 fundraising activities.
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Important Dates for first 2025 fund dispersement.
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Application Deadline: July 1, 2025
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Grant Delivery Date: July 9, 2025
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Dates for second 2025 fund disbursement:
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Application Deadline: October 15, 2025.
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Recipients will be announced at the Annual Meeting of Members