Throughout the year the Area 1 Young Rider Program hosts a series of both mounted and un-mounted educational opportunities that are available to all Young Rider Members. These include symposiums, clinics, an annual camp held at GMHA in South Woodstock, Vermont, along with a series of mentorships with USEA Event officials including but not limited to: technical delegates, course designers, and secretaries at different sanctioned events across Area 1.
Clinics
June 19, 2024 – Summer Clinic | Amenia, NY
This is a 1-day, 2-ride clinic with Booli Selmayr and Emma Lomangino. The morning will consist of private dressage lessons in the morning and small group jump lessons in the afternoon. Stay tuned for more details and sign-ups.
November 23-24, 2024 – Fall Clinic | Millis, MA
This is a 2-day, 2-ride clinic with Ariel Grald. Saturday will consist of private dressage lessons in the morning and small group jump lessons on Sunday. Registration is currently open and closes Saturday, September 14 at 11:59PM.
Registration
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Ride Times
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Camp
July 16-18, 2024 – Area 1 YR Camp | South Woodstock, VT
This is a 3-day, overnight camp designed exclusively for members of the Area 1 Young Rider program who are between the ages of 12 and 25 years old and have completed at least 1 Beginner Novice event or have a written recommendation from their current riding instructor.
Mentorships
Program Summary: Using the design of the USEA Young Rider Mentorship Program, previously offered at the FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC), The Young Rider Program is thrilled to bring mentorship opportunities to the 2024 USEF Young Rider Championships.
This mentorship program allows Young Riders to learn from experienced equine professionals, thus gaining a better understanding of career paths, skill development, networking, and goal setting for his/her future.
Mentoring is a great way for more experienced equine professionals to share their experience with YR protégés (mentees), providing important learning opportunities for both participants. The mentors will gain the ability to meet the next generation of officials and the mentees will have the opportunity to learn about the behind-the-scenes of USEA recognized events along with future career opportunities.
A successful mentoring partnership benefits those involved through increased confidence and a sense of direction.
The mentoring program requires honesty, openness, commitment, and effort by both the mentor and mentee.
Tips for a successful mentoring partnership: For both the mentor and the mentee, the following contributes to a successful mentoring partnership:
- Establish boundaries – times to meet and end each day
- Be open about working together and maintain professional behavior
- Maintain an absolute commitment to trust and confidentiality between participants
Deadlines to apply for a mentorship at the USEF Young Rider Championships is Wednesday, June 5, 2024.
More info and the mentorship application can be found here.
