UNH Equine Program (Durham, NH)
March 29, 2026
The Area 1 Young Rider Symposium is held in the spring and is a 1-day, 4-session symposium. The day focuses on riding after high school and career opportunities in the morning with panels of Special Guests. In the afternoon there are two rotating workshop sessions on different topics each year. This is a great opportunity for current high school students looking on how to stay involved with the riding after college and/or those looking for some unmounted education.
Sign-ups have closed for 2026. Check back next year for 2027 opportunities!
Topics of Discussion:
- Grooms – What they do, who they are, and how they got there
- Event Officials – Key roles needed to put on a successful event and how to get involved, ask all the questions!
- OTTBs – Participating in the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP), Retired Racehorses as event horses and advice from experienced professionals who have worked or are working with OTTBs
- The Pre Purchase Exam Explained
- Sport Psychology
- Rider Physical Fitness
- Creating the best show warmup for you and your horse
- Ground Training – the base of manners and partnership with your horse
- Setting a jump course
SCHEDULE:
Sign-up Qualifications & Requirements: None!
IMPORTANT! – Complete the sign-up with all the uploaded documents and payment (if applicable) no later than MARCH 22.
Questions? Call or email symposium coordinator, Chelsea Sprague (chelseasprague32@gmail.com)
IMPORTANT DATES:
FEB 4 – Sign-ups open
MAR 22 – Sign-ups close
