Vision of the USEF Eventing Development Program:
The USEF Eventing Development Program aims to identify and support Athlete/Horse combinations with the perceived talent and ability to move up to the Eventing Pre-Elite Program within the next 2-3 years by focusing on developing the skills needed to progress up the Pathway. Combinations are limited to a maximum of four (4) years in the Development Program.
More information on the criteria and benefits of the Development Program can be accessed HERE.
2026 USEF Eventing Development Program Members:
The following Athlete/Horse combinations, listed in alphabetical order, achieved the objective criteria for the 2026 USEF Eventing Development Program.
- James Alliston and HMR Rolan
- Isabelle Bosley and Conner
- Rebecca Brown and Fernhill Quite Frankly
- Hallie Coon with Lucky Fortuna and Kapriccio
- Alyssa Phillips and Rockett 19
- Grace Taylor and Deloughtane Dingo
The following Athlete/Horse combinations, listed in alphabetical order, have been selected for the 2026 USEF Eventing Development Program.
- Jenny Caras and Sommersby
- Mia Farley with Invictus and Phelps
- Cassie Sanger and Redfield Fyre
2026 USEF Eventing European Development Tour:
The Tour’s objective is to provide Athletes with the opportunity to gain international experience, achieve results at European Nations Cups, and develop future Team Athletes through immersion in a Team environment.
The 2026 Tour will consist of 4 participants, targeting the 2026 Bicton (GBR) CCIO4*-NC-S that will run May 27-31.
Application and Selection Timeline:
An application must be submitted via the Athlete Dashboard in order to be considered for the Tour.
- Applications Open: January 15, 2026
- Applications Close: March 31, 2026
- Selection Date: TBA. Applicants will be provided an update following the submission of their spring competition plans.
More information on eligiblity and the selection process can be found in the 2026 Selection Procedures.
2027 USEF Eventing Development Program:
Criteria for the 2027 Program year will be announced.
Contact
If you have any questions about the Development 25 Program, please get in touch with Amber Braun, Managing Director, Eventing at [email protected] or +1(859) 225-6970.
USEF Eventing Development Program Advisor, Phillip Dutton
Hometown: West Grove, PA
Role: USEF Eventing Development Program Advisor
Phillip Dutton is a native of Australia who relocated to the U.S. in 1991 and became an American citizen in 2006. He is a six-time Olympian, winning team gold for Australia in 1996 and 2000 and individual bronze for the U.S. in 2016. He was a member of the gold-medal-winning U.S. Eventing Teams at the Pan American Games in 2007 and 2015 and won individual silver in 2007. Dutton aboard Connaught was the winner of the 2008 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event. In addition to his Senior Championship and 5* resume, Dutton has been named to numerous medal winning FEI Nations Cup teams for the U.S. including 2024 Team Silver at Boekelo CCIO4*-NC-L, 2018 Team Bronze at Great Meadow CCIO4*-NC-S, and 2017 and 2016 Team Gold at Great Meadow CCIO4*-NC-S. Dutton was also on the teams that secured Team Silvers at CHIO Aachen CCIO4*-S in 2025 and 2023, and Team Bronze at CHIO Aachen CCIO4*-S in 2015. While continuing his successful career at the top of the sport, he is now looking forward to working alongside USEF High Performance Manager and Chef d ’Equipe, Leslie Law in his advisory role and to both help develop strong team combinations for both the USEF programs and to represent the U.S. on future world stages.