Young Rider Cup Presented By: North Bridge Equine in Memory of Jessica Halliday
This award goes to the Area 1 Young Rider who received the lowest final score at any event located in Area 1 at any level. The score must be achieved during the active membership period. The “Cup” is awarded during the Area 1 Annual Meeting which takes place in January.
Qualification Period: Hitching Post Spring H.T. to Hitching Post Fall H.T.
Past Recipients:
2024: Ellie Moran & Maximus – Hitching Post Farm Spring H.T. (Score: 19.7)
2025: Spencer Stickles & Gold Street – Larkin Hill Fall H.T. (Score: 20.8)
Low Score Awards
The low score awards goes to the Area 1 Young Rider who received the lowest final score at each event located in Area 1 at any level. The score must be achieved during the active membership period. The medals are awarded after each event concludes and is shipped to the recipient.
Past Winners: 2025
Area 1 Championships
Beginning in 2025, the Area 1 Young Rider Program will be sponsors an additional award for the USEA Area 1 Championships. This award will go towards the Young Rider who finishes on the lowest score in a Championship division in any level or division.
YRP Formal Jog Best Turned Out Recipients:
2026 – Leyla Sheldon
Starter:
2026 – Paige Uhlman & Dually (Score: 32.2)
Beginner Novice:
2026 – Thayer Mudge & Holly Go Lucky (Score: 25.3)
Novice:
2026 – Ruth Dunahoo & Coney Street (Score: 24.7)
Area 1 Leaderboards
Criteria for the Area 1 Leaderboards can be found here.
USEA Awards & Leaderboards
Young Rider Program membership is not required to be eligible for the following awards.
USEA LEADERBOARDS (Starter through Advanced)
CERTIFICATE OF HORSE & RIDER ACHIEVEMENT (Starter & Beginner Novice Only)
THE BLUE RIBBON AWARD (Beginner Novice through Advanced)
USEA MEDAL PROGRAM (Beginner Novice through Preliminary)
USEF Leaderboards & Awards
Young Rider Program membership is not required to be eligible for the following awards.
USEF EVENTING NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS LEAGUE (U25 CCI1*, U25 CCI2* U25 CCI3*)
NATIONAL YOUTH SPORTSMAN’S AWARD
