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Individual Competitors Find Their Peers at North American Youth Championships

by Jennifer Wood/Jump Media | July 30, 2019

Jori Dupell and Fiderprinz 2 at the 2018 Adequan® FEI North American Youth Championships presented by Gotham North. Photo: Taylor Pence/US Equestrian One of the hallmarks of championship events is team competition, and while there are a number of riders competing as individuals for their Zone or Region in this year’s Adequan ® FEI North American Youth Championships presented by Gotham North, they will be far from alone. Dressage junior riders Dennesy Rogers (age 16, Region 7:

Pro Tip: Mane and Tail Care

by Ashley Swift | July 30, 2019

With their striking looks, the Andalusian and Lusitano breeds seem to be plucked from a fairy tale. Both breeds have an abundance of hair, with enviable manes and tails. How do their owners, trainers, and grooms keep these voluminous, lush manes and tails up to par? With a consistent and thorough grooming regimen. We asked Erica Peet—Andalusian owner, trainer at Peet Equestrian and a member of the International Andalusian & Lusitano Horse Association —for her top five tips to

The NAYC at Rebecca Farm: It’s All About Teamwork

by Kathleen Landwehr | July 27, 2019

It has been a fantastic week at the Adequan® North American Youth Championships presented by Gotham North, with great displays of riding and team spirit. Young athletes, chefs d’equipe, and families have tackled new challenges and experienced a gamut of emotions during their time at Rebecca Farm, but it has all been worthwhile. The juniors and young riders have been abuzz throughout their time at the NAYC. The event is the culmination of a goal, sometimes years in the making, and

Fundraising: How Kids Got to NAYC

by Kathleen Landwehr | July 26, 2019

Attending a major championship, such as the Adequan® North American Youth Championships presented by Gotham North, costs more than a typical horse show. Finding ways to raise extra funds for the unparalleled experience may seem daunting, but several eventing areas came up with some great ideas to make the trek to The Event at Rebecca Farm in 2019. Here are a few fundraising ideas that may help others aiming for future NAYCs or other major events. Finding ways to raise extra funds for the

It Takes a Village: Area VI Chef d’Equipe Kristin Hogan Key to the NAYC “Ground Crew”

by Glenye Cain Oakford | July 26, 2019

Kristin Hogan (far right) with Area VI Young Rider team coach Rebecca Braitling (far left) in 2018 with team members. Photo: Courtesy of Kristin Hogan In 2017, when her daughter Mallory was preparing for the Adequan ® FEI North American Youth Championships presented by Gotham North, Kristin Hogan (Belvedere, Calif.) approached the Area VI young rider coordinator and volunteered to help with the team. “Up until then, I’d volunteered at pancake breakfasts and done things on the

Words of Wisdom from NAYC Eventing Alums Caroline Martin and Cornelia Dorr

by US Equestrian Communications Department | July 26, 2019

The Adequan® North American Youth Championships (NAYC) for eventing not only provide a fun, unique competition for up-and-coming eventers, but have also served as an excellent steppingstone for equestrians with the ambition to represent their country on a team or continue working in the equestrian industry after their youth careers. We spoke to two recent NAYC alumnae, Caroline Martin and Cornelia Dorr, about what the NAYC meant to them and they shared some words of wisdom for the

Taking Up the Reins: Jordan Crabo and Taylor McFall Partner with Their Mothers’ Top Mounts

by Kathleen Landwehr | July 25, 2019

The hard work of qualifying for and competing in the Adequan® North American Youth Championships presented by Gotham North is made possible by the support of family members. Two families, two mother-daughter teams to be exact, share a special bond on display this week at The Event at Rebecca Farm. Jordan Crabo and Taylor McFall have taken over the rides on their mothers’ top mounts and found much success. In turn, mothers Barb Crabo and Jen McFall have experienced a newfound joy in

NAYC Eventing at Rebecca Farm: Tight-Knit Community, Team Spirit, and Halting Cancer at X

by Glenye Cain Oakford | July 24, 2019

The Adequan® North American Youth Championships presented by Gotham North kick off with eventing at Rebecca Farm Rebecca Farm hosts the NAYC eventing in Montana's scenic Flathead Valley. Photo: Jeff Lendrum/Lendrum Photography LLC in Kalispell, Mont., which runs through July 28. (Old Salem Farm in North Salem, N.Y., hosts FEI dressage and jumping championships July 30-Aug. 4.) USEF Network will stream the action live July 25-28. Watch the NAYC live here . The eventing championships are

Steps Along the Eventing Pathway

by Kathleen Landwehr | July 24, 2019

The NAYC’s team experience and added pressure is an important steppingstone for young athletes. Photo credit: Taylor Pence/US Equestrian Young eventing athletes with big aspirations are able to gain experience from the Adequan® North American Youth Championships presented by Gotham North (NAYC) and the Emerging Athlete Program. Both form part of the pathway to help riders develop their skills for the present and the future. The NAYC , with its team experience and added pressure, is an

USEF Launches New Online Application for Licensed Officials, Licensed Official Applicants

by Alina Brazzil | July 22, 2019

US Equestrian has launched a new online application system for those interested in applying for a license. The new online system provides applicants with greater transparency, information, and control throughout the licensing process. Sample licensed official application checklist Applicants will be able to view and upload apprentice evaluations, view clinic credit, receive automatic status updates, and view which application requirements are left to complete. The USEF Licensed Officials

After Fire, Family and Friends Restore Rider's Lost NAYC Medal

by Glenye Cain Oakford | July 15, 2019

When the deadly Woolsey Fire swept through more than 96,000 acres of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties in California Lisa Takada (left) presented Kelsey Holmes (right) and NZB The Chosen One, aka Squid, with their new 2016 NAYC awards at a clinic at Galway Downs in California earlier this year. Photo: Courtesy of Kelsey Holmes last November, it killed three people, destroyed homes and lives, and prompted the evacuation of nearly 300,000 people, as well as countless animals. Eventing athlete

Future Looks Bright with Next Generation of Reining Athletes

by Kathleen Landwehr & Lexie Stovel | July 9, 2019

Each equestrian breed and discipline has notable names that stand out due to their remarkable accolades. Flarida and McCutcheon are two such names in the sport of reining. Though Sam Flarida and Cade McCutcheon have had family members precede them in the show pen, they are making their mark on the sport with their own impressive performances. Sam Flarida Sixteen-year-old Sam Flarida of Springfield, Ohio, has followed in his dad’s footsteps in the sport of reining. Sam’s dad Shawn is