Dressage highlights from the 2013 North American Junior and Young Rider Championships, held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington on July 17 - 21. A total of 50 riders between the ages of 14 and 21 competed in the Junior (CH-J*) and Young Rider (CH-Y**) divisions, with 11 teams representing regions in the US and Canada. For complete coverage of the first day of competition, see the articles on the Junior and Young Rider Dressage results.
Spring and summer are on the horizon. As rider’s calendars begin to fill with horse trial, clinic, and schooling outing dates, organizing teams are busy with preparations to ensure smooth operations and a great experience for participants, horses, and spectators.
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF)/US Equestrian has announced the appointment of former USEF Eventing Development Coach Leslie Law to the position of Chef d’Equipe and High Performance Manager for the Defender U.S. Eventing Team, and Karyn Shuter, who will take on the newly developed role of U.S. Eventing High Performance Advisor. Both Law and Shuter will begin in their respective roles immediately.
Last year was a big one for USEA Young Event Horse program graduate Arden Augustus. He made a successful move-up to Modified with Sharon White in the tack, followed by a smooth transition to Preliminary, then went on to win two CCI2*-S divisions and ended the year with a CCI2*-L win.
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