ENTER TODAY BEFORE CLOING DATE TOMORROW AND SAVE THE LATE ENTRY FEE!!! Kent Fall Horse Trials will be terrific on Skiff Mountain surrounded by fantastic Fall foliage! Please note the following changes of officials for this competition… President of the Ground Jury – Carol Mayo, r Technical Delegate – Katherine Cooper, r Dressage: Jennifer Englund, r and Leslie De Grand Maison, r Cross Country Course Designer – Jim Gornall, R Show Jumping Designer – Linda Smith WE ARE COUNTING ON YOU TO SUPPORT THIS AREA I EVENT WITH YOUR ENTRY AND PARTICIATION… and invite you to enjoy our Saturday night … [Read More]
Young Rider News & Updates
USEA Grants
As you may be aware, the USEA offers various grants to defray some costs of competitive eventing. Some are for young riders, some for upper level riders, some for amateurs, etc. Descriptions and links are below, and can also be found here: https://useafoundation.org/grants/ The USEA Foundation is honored to administer a number of grants and scholarships, all designed to assist event riders reach their goals. The grants provide funds to be used for coaching, training, and participating in competitions aimed at advancing the skills of both horse and rider. Wilton Fair Fund Grants The Wilton Fair Fund allows up to $100,000 in … [Read More]
Young Rider Clinic with John Bourgoin
John Bourgoin at High Wind Farm Saturday, August 18th100 Roscoe Road Monkon Boro, Vermont 05469 THIS IS A REMARKABLE GEM OF A FACILITY THAT OFFERS BN – PRELIM XC JUMPS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO RIDE OVER VARIED TERRAIN. REGISTER NOW
2018 Area 1 YR Clinics Announced
The clinics/lessons are $70, but if you sign up before April 18 it’s only $60. Jane Hamlin at Piroette Farm Sunday, April 22 (pirouettefarm.com) 96 Hogback Road, Norwich, Vermont 05055 THEY HAVE A SCHOOLING SHOW THE DAY BEFORE, COURSES SET UP AND SJ AND XC OPTIONS; if you’d like to go xc, please note you’ll want to have a sj lesson in the morning! REGISTER NOW Stephie Baer at Coursebrook Saturday, May 12 (coursebrookfarm.com) 39 Brush Hill Road, Sherborn, MA 01770 RECOGNIZED HORSE TRIAL COURSE AND ABILITY TO HELP INTRO – PRELIM RIDERS REGISTER NOW Suzie Gornall at Coyotte Spring … [Read More]
Updated NAJC and CICOY Selection Procedures for 2018
On March 3, 22018 the following Selection Procedures were updated and approved: Change of Qualifying period from January 1, 2017- June 21, 2018 to January 1, 2017 – June 17, 2018. Deadline for Submission of Nominated Entries to the Federation from (TBA) to June 18, 2018 – this will allow us to meet the FEI Deadline for submission of Nominated Entries by National Federations which is June 19, 2018. These updates will not prevent US Athletes from competing at any existing qualifying Events. Currently the last qualifying Events in North America are Aspen Farms, the weekend of June 8-10, 2018 … [Read More]
GMHA YR Camp Registration – Open for Campers and Counselors!
Register before March 31st to take advantage of the early discount! Camp starts with arrivals on Monday 16th July and runs through Thursday 19th July. Expert under saddle instruction from top trainers plus guest lectures and horsemanship training throughout the week. Special guests and trainers will join us in 2018. Three days of lessons from the “Best of the Best” in Area 1. DETAILS FOR CAMPERS | DETAILS FOR COUNSELORS For any questions, please contact Deb Meek, YR Camp Director. Email Deb at dmeek@kw.com or text/call: 207-831-8256.
Groom Candidates for NAJYRC 2018
Meet the groom candidates for 2018 NAJYRC.
Notices from FEI
FEI Anti-Doping Regulations As an FEI athlete you are subject to Clean Sport anti-doping regulations for both your horses and yourself as an athlete. You and your horses are very likely to be tested. It is your responsibility to ensure you follow these regulations and a guide can be found on the TEAM USA Clean Sport page. FEI Changes to Minimum Eligibility Requirements For 2018, the FEI has removed the coefficient for Dressage, resulting in the following definition of a Minimum Eligibility Requirement (MER): Dressage: No more than 45 Penalty Points Cross-Country: 0 Jump Penalties/Time: no more than 75 seconds … [Read More]
USEF Official NAJYRC Selection Procedures – MARCH 1, 2018 DEADLINE
The USEA has now (finally) released their official “2018 Version” of the NAJYRC selection procedures, which I have attached. We will also post them on the web site. Please review the attached document relevant to you (NAJY = CCI1*; CICOY = CIC2*). The most important information is that: You must be current with your FEI, USEF, and USEA registrations, including your YR status; and On Feb 6, 2018, the USEA application (sometimes call the “Intent to Qualify” form) will be available (if I understand correctly, via your Rider Portal on the USEA web site). You must submit that form by … [Read More]
Area 1 YRAP 2018 Summer Camp Registration Is Now Open!
We are delighted to open registration for this year’s Area 1 YR Camp. Our annual “all inclusive” YR Camp returns to GMHA in 2018. Camp starts with arrivals on Monday 16th July (4-6pm) and runs through Thursday 19th July at 5pm. Expert under saddle instruction from top trainers plus guest lectures and horsemanship training throughout the week. Special guests and trainers will join us in 2018. Three days of lessons from the “Best of the Best” in Area 1. The Area 1 YR Camp is exceptional value at $699 inclusive of overnight accommodation with chaperones in luxury apartments at The … [Read More]
