The 2023 North American Youth Championship will celebrate its inaugural edition of including championship classes at Under 25 level, modelled on the example of Europe.
The North American Youth Championships first started for Young Riders and then expanded to include Junior Riders level competition. In 2023 the Under 25 riders will be added to the event. The 2023 NAYRC will take place in Traverse City, Mich., August 8-13.
Under 25 riders from three different nations will be competing there.
U.S.A.
- Alexander Dawson (Salem, Wis.) and Freedom, a 2007 Oldenburg stallion by Feuri x Walk on Top, owned by Barbara Cadwell
- Emily Hewitt (Atlanta, Ga.) and Fidens, a 2010 Dutch Warmblood gelding by Tango x United owned by Tammy Pearson
- Jenaya Olsen (Naples, Fla.) and Beach Boy VMF, a 2006 Dutch Warmblood gelding by Sorento x Goodtimes, owned by Nicole Olsen
- Dennesy Rogers (Santa Rosa Valley, Calif.) and Chanel, a 2005 Danish Warmblood mare by Romancier x Gribaldi, owned by Dorriah Rogers
- Cameron Wyman (Kingston, N.Y.) and Thys, her 2006 Friesian stallion by Beart 411
As the USEF Dressage Youth Coach, George Williams will serve as the chef d’equipe.
Canada
- Brooke Mancusi on Arthur, a 2005 Dutch warmblood gelding by Jazz x Contango, owned by Jill Irving
- Claire Robinson on Glamour Boy, her 2011 Dutch warmblood gelding by Bojengel x Jazz
Mexico
- Maria Jose Hernandez Gonzalez - Blickpunkt, her 2005 Westfalian gelding by Belissimo M x Fidermark
The NAYC U25 competition will begin Wednesday, August 9, with the Intermediate II deciding the team medals. The Grand Prix 16-25 Test on Friday, August 11, will determine the individual medals. The NAYC U25 competition will conclude Saturday, August 12, with the Grand Prix Kur to Music for the final U25 medals.
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