Tag: Young Riders

By George Williams, USDF President This story is sponsored by Sidelines Magazine.  It originally appeared here. They may be small, but they are mighty in Europe....

By Ross Creech Having had time to digest the amazing programs and recognition opportunities available for USDF youth, as outlined in the previous article, The...

I have always loved animals, particularly horses, and at the age of eight my grandmother Sheena decided to pay for me to take horseback riding lessons. This began a lifelong dressage passion that would follow me into adulthood. As I began college, I took ten years off riding to get married, begin my career, and have my own children: two boys, Kade and Kyson, and a girl named Aubrey.

The FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) for Dressage is the premier equestrian competition in North America for junior and young riders, ages 14-21....

Traverse City, Michigan was host to the 2022 FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) last week. This is the premier equestrian competition in North...

Every horse crazy little kid dreams of a career in the equine industry, where they can combine their passion for their four-legged dance partner...

By Chelsey Burris 2021 was a busy year, and in all the craziness, you may have missed some great content on YourDressage!  Here are a few...

This year, I’ve been patiently standing in the wash rack with hose in hand, watching for this horse’s eyes to soften before I spray. This year, I’ve been grabbing a fistful of chestnut mane as we venture outside of the arena. This year, I’ve been gaining the trust of a horse who has every reason not to trust anymore.

An exciting week was planned...  Juniors and Young Riders (ages 14-21) from across the country had converged on Traverse City, Michigan, for North America’s premier equestrian competition: the FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC)!  After the 2020 cancellation, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone was especially excited to be back for the show. Then, they checked the weather forecast and saw a storm was on the horizon. 

It’s Throwback Thursday!  Enjoy this article from the YourDressage Archives, which was originally published in the April 2017 issue of the flipbook version of...