Lexington, KY (July 17, 2024) - The United States Dressage Federation™ (USDF) is pleased to announce the riders that will represent the United States in the 2024 Discover Dressage/FEI North American Youth Dressage Championships presented by USDF, held during the FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC). The competition 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? A big thank you to all the volunteers who have made this journey for the riders possible and who continue to champion these kids who are the future of our sport."

The following riders and horses have been submitted on the NAYC Definite Entry for dressage and will represent the United States:

USDF Region 1 Juniors: Laila Edwards and Farah Jade, Ryleigh Koch and Ruben D4K, Marley McCourt and Hide D4K, Ava Noone and Gucci.

USDF Region 1 Young Riders: Abby Fodor and Dazzle, Sienna Rowe and Lightfire Just Do It, Genevieve Oliver and Shading, Taiwan Parrish and  Bellini K

USDF Region 2 Juniors: Autumn Vavrick and Dante, Emily Keithley and Dinamico, Cale Artz and Boston SWB

USDF Region 2 Young Riders: Nicole Lang and Jagger DG, Alexia Pitzer and Richmond HL.

USDF 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.

USDF Region 3 Young Riders:  Alicia Berger and Aqua Marin, Kat Fuqua and DreamGirl, Allison Berger and Floriano HB.

USDF Region 4 Juniors: Claire Tucker and Finnur.

USDF Region 4 Young Riders: Ella Fruchterman and Isalita Roos.

USDF Region 5 Juniors: Catherine Burlew and Flynn.

USDF Region 5 Young Riders: Jessica Nordqvist and First Date.

USDF Region 6 Juniors: Olivia Martz and Rihanna Ymas, Hannah Muckler and Bugatti C, Ella Curtin-Rothenberger and Landino K3, Mackenzie Brown and Romantic Rose.

USDF Region 6 Young Riders: Norah Wright and Baccos Do Retiro, Trinity Schatzel and Hercules.

USDF Region 7 Juniors: Carmen Stephens and Fox, Sage Chacon and Apfelkorn.

USDF Region 7 Young Riders: Josephine Hinnemann and Copa Cabana MRF, Anna Yost and Irieno-S, Sophia Beck and Chachi, Grace Duggan and Farruco LXXXIX.

USDF Region 8 Juniors: Caroline Colby and My Lorino.

USDF Region 8 Young Riders: Quentin Sloan and Finn.

USDF Region 9 Juniors: Adeline Batcheller and Luminosity JP, Bennett McWhorter and Dalia, Mallory Macomber and Atterupgaards Belafonte, MK Connatser and Schnell’s Highlight.

USDF Region 9 Young Riders: Isabella Fielder and Nirvana-H, Sloane Macomber and Elburg T.

For complete qualifying results and standings for the 2024 Discover Dressage/FEI North American Youth Dressage Championships presented by USDF, visit the USDF website.  Or, for additional information regarding the North American Youth Championships, visit the USEF website.

Founded in 1973, the United States Dressage Federation is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to education, recognition of achievement, and promotion of dressage. For more information about USDF membership or programs, visit www.usdf.org, email [email protected], or call (859) 971-2277.