Preparations are Underway For The Adequan FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships
Juniors and Young Riders from across the continent are preparing for the upcoming North American Junior and Young Rider Championships at the Kentucky Horse Park from July 28-August 1.
The first veterinary inspection for the Eventing portion of the Championships is scdeduled for 2:00 pm on Wednesday followed by the CH-Y2* dressage on Thursday and the CH-J* dressage on Friday. Both division compete in the cross-country phase on Saturday and show jump Sunday beginning at 11:00 am.
U.S Participants in the 2010 Adequan FEI NAJYRC:
CH-J*
Area I
| Erika Johnson and Dauntless Heart | Lily O'Brien and Glendosa Gold |
| Shannon Quigley and Tucker XIV | Amanda Silver and Carakat |
Area II
| Chase Beach and Lucky Bucky | Jamie Doolittle and A Dream Come True |
| Jordan Litter and Dolce & Gabbana | Alexandra MacLeod and Arrow |
| Colleen McKitrick and Connor II | Allison Smith and Double Rivers 2 Cool |
Area III
| Jenny Caras and Raku | Olivia Kamensky and Stellor King |
| Sarah Kamensy and Urlanmore Beauty |
Area IV
| Claire Kelley and Clifton Peekachu | Jamie March and Splendid Bandit |
| Michelle Mercier and Sir Malcolm | Autumn Schweiss and The Real Deal |
Area V
| Rowdie Jo Adams and No Money Down | Tripp Edwards and Clifton Inspiration |
| Alexa Ehlers and Crystal Clear |
Area VI
| Kelly Loria and Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds | Madison Reeb and Raquel |
Area VII
Lizzie Snow and Pop Star
Area VIII
Noelle Varga and BC Great Scot
Area IX
| Kaylin Dines and Simply Ben | Julia Campbell Spatt and Tazzmania |
| Kendyl Tracy and Ever So Lucky |
CH-Y**
Area II
Laura Roberts and Galway Blazer
Area III
| Devon Brown and Dynamic Image | Danielle Dichting and Tops |
| Missy Miller and TSF Amazing Grace | Emily Renfroe and Walk The Line |
Area IV
| Megan O'Donoghue and Pirate | Lexi Scovil and Sky Show |
Area V
| Jacob Fletcher and Falcoln Splash | Karen Shull and Fernhill Figaro |
Area VI
| Natalia Gurmankin and Tequesteris | Kelly Pugh and Copycat Chloe |
Area VII
Tessa Beckett and Sound Prospect
Area VIII
Lauren Lambert and Baba Creek
Area IX
| Brittany Lunney and Cool Dancer | Anisa Tracy and Tigger VIII |
About the NAJYRC
The NAJYRC is the premier equestrian competition in North America for junior and young riders, age 14-21. Young equestrians come from the United States, Bermuda, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean Islands to vie for team and individual FEI medals in the three Olympic equestrian disciplines of show jumping, dressage, eventing and the World Equestrian Games discipline of reining. The competition is run under rules of the FEI (Federation Equestre Internationale), the international governing body for equestrian sport, and is the only FEI championship held annually in this country. Many of North America’s best equestrians who now regularly represent their country on Olympic, World Championship and Nations Cup teams got their first taste of International experience at NAJYRC. These include Olympic medalists Greg Best, Karen O'Connor, Chris Kappler and McLain Ward.
History
The NAJYRC began in 1974 as an eventing challenge between the United States and Canada. A dressage championship was added in 1981, and show jumping was added in 1982. The first complete Young Riders championship was held in British Columbia, Canada in 1982. The Championships were expanded to officially include a championship division for juniors in 2006. The discipline of reining was added to the official schedule in 2008.
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