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The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) announced the riders that will represent the United States in the 2024 North American Youth Dressage Championships.
The NAYC will be held July 30- August 4, at Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), in Traverse City, MI, with a total of 44 youth, age 14-21, from across the country competing.
Young equestrians vie for team and individual medals in the Olympic equestrian disciplines of show jumping and dressage. . The competition is run under the rules of the FEI (Federation Equestre Internationale), the international governing body for equestrian sport, and is the only FEI championship held annually on this continent.
When discussing this year’s event, USDF FEI Youth Committee Chair Roberta Williams had this to say, "To say that I am looking forward to this year's NAYC returning to the idyllic venue of Flintfields Horse Park in Traverse City, Michigan is an understatement. With projected highs in the mid 80's and lows in the 60's, we are going to have ideal competition weather for both horses and riders. Who could ask for a better location for the best of our youth to compete against other countries as they represent not just their Regions, but they represent the United States as well in this all-important FEI Continental Championship? "
Junior/Young Riders
Region 1
- Juniors:
- Laila Edwards and Farah Jade
Ryleigh Koch and Ruben D4K
Marley McCourt and Hide D4K
Ava Noone and Gucci.
- Laila Edwards and Farah Jade
- Young Riders:
- Abby Fodor and Dazzle
Sienna Rowe and Lightfire Just Do It
Genevieve Oliver and Shading
Taiwan Parrish and Bellini K
- Abby Fodor and Dazzle
Region 2
- Juniors:
- Autumn Vavrick and Dante
Emily Keithley and Dinamico
Cale Artz and Boston SWB
- Autumn Vavrick and Dante
- Young Riders:
- Nicole Lang and Jagger DG
Alexia Pitzer and Richmond HL.
- Nicole Lang and Jagger DG
Region 3
- Juniors:
- Justine Boyer and Campanero HGF
Virginia Woodcock and Mollegardens Sans-Souci
Alexis Troutman and Happy Feet
Alice Burley and S. Classic Conversion Cav-I.
- Justine Boyer and Campanero HGF
- Young Riders:
- Alicia Berger and Aqua Marin
Kat Fuqua and DreamGirl
Allison Berger and Floriano HB.
- Alicia Berger and Aqua Marin
Region 4
- Juniors:
- Claire Tucker and Finnur.
- Young Riders:
- Ella Fruchterman and Isalita Roos.
Region 5
- Juniors:
- Catherine Burlew and Flynn.
- Young Riders:
- Jessica Nordqvist and First Date.
Region 6
- Juniors:
- Olivia Martz and Rihanna Ymas
Hannah Muckler and Bugatti C
Ella Curtin-Rothenberger and Landino K3
Mackenzie Brown and Romantic Rose.
- Olivia Martz and Rihanna Ymas
- Young Riders:
- Norah Wright and Baccos Do Retiro
Trinity Schatzel and Hercules.
- Norah Wright and Baccos Do Retiro
Region 7
- Juniors:
- Carmen Stephens and Fox
Sage Chacon and Apfelkorn.
- Carmen Stephens and Fox
- Young Riders:
- Josephine Hinnemann and Copa Cabana MRF
Anna Yost and Irieno-S
Sophia Beck and Chachi
Grace Duggan and Farruco LXXXIX.
- Josephine Hinnemann and Copa Cabana MRF
Region 8
- Juniors:
- Caroline Colby and My Lorino.
- Young Riders
- Quentin Sloan and Finn.
Region 9
- Juniors:
- Adeline Batcheller and Luminosity JP
Bennett McWhorter and Dalia
Mallory Macomber and Atterupgaards Belafonte
MK Connatser and Schnell’s Highlight.
- Adeline Batcheller and Luminosity JP
- Young Riders:
- Isabella Fielder and Nirvana-H
Sloane Macomber and Elburg T.
- Isabella Fielder and Nirvana-H
Under 25
The 2024 North American Youth Dressage Championships will also be hosting a Championship for Under 25 Grand Prix riders.
The U25 Dressage Individual athletes are also locked in. They are:
- Josh Albrecht (Oroville, Calif.) and Goldenboy Vinckenburgh, a 2011 Dutch Warmblood gelding (Apache x Tandafanory) owned by Coalcyn Equestrian LLC
- Mary Claire Piller (Oakdale, Tenn.) and Caterina, a 2011 Hanoverian mare (Carabas x Weltgraefin) owned by Sharon Jones
- Sophia Schults (Ocala, Fla.) and Conocido HGF, a 2012 PRE gelding (Cosaco XI x Luz de Luna HGF) owned by Hampton Green Farm
- Christian Simonson (Ventura, Calif.) and Son of a Lady, a 2011 Danish Warmblood gelding (Soreldo x Western Lady) owned by Christina Morgan and Cliff Simonson
Related Links
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