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FEI Jr/Young Riders / NAJYRC Dressage Foundation Olympic Dream Program for Advanced Young Riders Press Release (pdf) Report of the Region 9 FEI Jr/YR Team at the NAJYRC (pdf) Download a brochure for information on qualifying. If you'd like to get on the e-newsletter for more NAJYRC information, please emal Inez January 28-29, 2012
Region 9 Riders Compete at the NAJYRC
Beautiful Lexington, Kentucky, was again the host to the North American Junior and Young Rider Championships this past July. The NAJYRC is the premier equestrian competition in North America for junior and young riders, ages 14-21, competing in the disciplines of dressage, show jumping, eventing, reining and endurance. The competition is run under the rules of the FEI and is the only FEI championship held annually on this continent. Six riders from Region 9 made the trip to compete in Lexington. The region had a full, four member team at the Junior level with riders Courtney Bauer, Ben Winger, Ayden Uhlir and Anna Campbell. Young riders Mary Kathryn Nommensen and Julia Handt also represented Region 9 and rode on a combined team with Region 4. Riders Nathalie Martin (Junior) and Kassidy Peacock (Young Rider) also made the regional teams but could not compete due to injuries to their horses. The best scoring rider on both days was Courtney Bauer with a 64.216% on the Team Test and a 64.211% on the Individual Test. Courtney also qualified to compete in the Freestyle competition where she finished twelfth. Congratulations to all these riders and their trainers. Qualifying for a NAJYRC team represents many years of work and is truly an accomplishment. Many thanks go to Ed Lavalle, the team's chef d'equipe, Richard Howard, the NAJYRC regional coordinator and to the many people who supported the team through their generous sponsorship. The North American Jr/Young Riders Championships – Overview This unique and prestigious competition brings together the top advanced young riders from the North American continent to compete in dressage, eventing and show jumping. The North American Jr/Young Rider Championships is an FEI competition, rated as a CDIOY, which means that it is one of the highest rated FEI competitions. Although this should be a fun and rewarding experience for all riders, the serious nature of this competition needs to be realized. Qualifying to ride at this competition is an accomplishment in itself. However, many riders have serious aspirations to make the top 12, or maybe win a medal. Some riders have a goal to one day ride on the US Equestrian Team and the results of this competition may help them toward that goal. This competition is also unique because it is often the first chance for a young competitor to ride on a team. This is an opportunity to train future team members, learning how to achieve a common goal through cooperation. The importance of teamwork and sportsmanship cannot be over emphasized. For More Information
Region 9 FEI Jr / YR Coordinator: Download a brochure for information on qualifying. If you'd like to get on the e-newsletter for more NAJYRC information, please emal Inez USDF USEF |
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