Northern Juniors and Young Riders
USDF/USEF Juniors
2012 USEF/NAJYRC Qualifiers The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) will be offering more than $20,000 in grant money to qualified students, high schools and clubs across the nation through its High School Equestrian Athlete program in 2011. Students who are enrolled in the program, have successfully completed at least one full year, and are members of USEF and a USEF Recognized Breed/Discipline Affiliate or International Affiliate Association (see list of eligible Affiliates below) will have a chance to win a $1,000 grant for educational or equestrian pursuits. Students interested in applying for this opportunity will need to log into their USEF user accounts on July 18-24, 2011 and submit an essay about the USEF High School Equestrian Athlete program. The first ten students from each USEF Recognized Breed/Discipline Affiliate or International Affiliate to submit their essays online will make the first cut. A group of National Affiliates Working Group members will then review the essays and select one winner from each Recognized or International Affiliate to receive the $1,000 grant. Follow these steps below to qualify as mentioned above: 1) Complete at least one year of the USEF High School Equestrian Athlete program. 2) Be a current member of USEF and one of the following USEF Recognized or International Affiliate Associations § American Connemara Pony Society § American Driving Society § American Endurance Ride Conference § American Hackney Horse Society § American Morgan Horse Association § American Road Horse and Pony Association § American Saddlebred Horse Association § American Shetland Pony Club § American Vaulting Association § Arabian Horse Association § International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association § International Friesian Show Horse Association § National Show Horse Registry § Paso Fino Horse Association § United States Dressage Federation § United States Eventing Association § United States Hunter Jumper Association § United States Para-Equestrian Association § Welsh Pony and Cob Society of America 3) Be one of the first from your respective Recognized Breed/Discipline Affiliate or International Affiliate to apply online between July 18-24, 2011 through your USEF User Login at https://www.usef.org/_AUAIFrames/default.aspx 4) Upload one essay of 500 words or less answering the following questions: 1. What does the USEF High School Equestrian Athlete program mean to you? 2. How has the USEF High School Equestrian Athlete program changed your equestrian or interscholastic experience? 3. What, if any, opportunities has the USEF High School Equestrian Athlete program afforded you outside of equestrian sport? 5) The first 10 essays submitted from participants for each Recognized Breed/Discipline Affiliate or International Affiliate will be considered for the grants 6) A group of National Affiliates Working Group members (USEF Board Members) will review the essays and select one winner from each Recognized or International Affiliate. 7) Winning students will be notified by USEF and required to advise what the grants will be used for. Additional information will be requested in this regard. Students will only be eligible to receive one grant during their participation in the program. Still have questions? Feel free to contact Terra Schroeder at tschroeder@usef.org or Mary Vance at mvance@usef.org. Presented by The Paddock Saddlery, this prestigious national award recognizes a USDF youth member who demonstrates a commitment to USDF’s mission through exceptional volunteer effort and commitment. Any USDF member may nominate a deserving youth for this award, but nominees must be current USDF members, 21 years or younger. Winners will be selected by the USDF Youth Executive Board. Nominations must be submitted by August 31. The recipient will be presented at the Adequan/USDF Annual Convention with a perpetual trophy that will be permanently housed in the Roemer Foundation/USDF Hall of Fame, and will receive a “keeper” trophy. The winner will also receive a $250 gift certificate from The Paddock Saddlery, and a $500 stipend from the USDF Youth Executive Board. USDF will issue a press release, and the winner will be featured in the Yearbook issue of USDF Connection. For criteria and information about the nomination/selection process, download all necessary forms and documents. Send nomination forms or questions to: USDF Youth Program Coordinator USDF members who meet their High School Dressage Clubs standards for achievement in equestrian sport will receive a recognition pin from USDF. Guidelines are available to provide helpful information for organizing high school dressage clubs/teams in your area, with the approach that the club may be sponsored by, or affiliated with a local USDF Group Member Organization (GMO). Due to the varied requirements from state to state, or even within states, you will need to contact your local school district to determine where best to start in order to get approval for receiving a high school activity letter in dressage. If you have any further questions, contact the High School Dressage Club Pin Program liaison at highschoolclubs@usdf.org. The USEF Youth Sportsman’s Award was designed to develop leaders in the equine industry from all breeds and disciplines. Each year, USDF seeks nominees who demonstrate an ongoing commitment and dedication to both organizations through their promotion of the horse. Candidates should be accomplished equestrians, exhibit positive sportsmanship principles and serve as a role model for their peers. The chosen USDF nominee will be submitted to USEF for the national award. The USDF national nominee shall receive a complementary one-year USDF youth participating membership, and shall be recognized by USEF with a certificate of honor, lapel pin, and exclusively designed hat, along with a six-day, expenses-paid career opportunity workshop at the USEF national office in Lexington, KY. Read more about the career workshops from previous winners Meredith Baker and Drew Carlin. The USDF national nominee will be submitted as a candidate to USEF for consideration as the overall Youth Sportsman's Award winner, as well as being nominated for the USEF Junior Equestrian of the Year Award. Presentation of this award will take place at the Pegasus Awards Banquet at the USEF Annual Meeting. The overall USEF Youth Sportsman's Award winner receives a trophy, a $1,000 scholarship to be paid to the educational program of their choice, and a lifetime membership to USEF, valued at $2,500. Should the USDF winner be selected as the overall USEF Youth Sportsman's Award winner, USDF will provide a complementary five-year participating membership. Nominations should be submitted to USDF. The deadline for receipt is October 1st. Click HERE for an application. For details about the criteria and application process, please contact USEF (under Youth Programs) or contact youth@usdf.org.
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USEF High School Equestrian Athlete - Grant Application
USDF Youth Volunteer of the Year Award
The Award
Additional Information
4051 Iron Works Parkway
Lexington KY 40511
Phone: (859) 971-2277
E-mail: youth@usdf.org
High School Dressage Club Pin Program
USDF Nomination for USEF Youth Sportsman’s Award
USDF Youth Convention Scholarship
Supported by funds raised at the annual USDF Youth Programs Advisory Subcommittee Silent Auction, held at the annual convention, these scholarships provide financial support to young dressage enthusiasts to help defray the expenses associated with attending the annual convention. Nominations for this award must be received by August 15. Nominees must be current USDF participating members.
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For an application, see our forms and documents page.
USDF Youth Shining Star Program
Offered by the USDF Youth Programs Committee, this award recognizes outstanding sportsmanship by USDF youth members. Anyone may nominate a USDF youth member for this award. All recipients will receive a USDF Shining Star lapel pin and be recognized both at the annual convention and in USDF Connection.
- For a nomination form and a list of good sportsmanship traits, see our forms and documents page.
If you have any further questions, contact the Youth Liaison at youth@usdf.org or (859) 971-2277
USDF/Platinum Performance North American Juniors and Young Riders' Championships
The North American Junior and Young Riders Championships (NAJYRC) is the premier competition for the Young Riders, in the Olympic equestrian disciplines of Eventing, Dressage, and Show Jumping. Riders are invited to compete via each country’s national equestrian federation in North and Central American, the Caribbean, and Bermuda, as well as each province of Canada, each USA Equestrian Zone (Show Jumping), USDF Region (Dressage), and USEA Area (Eventing). The broad range of competitors attending the Championships produces an Olympics - like atmosphere throughout the competition week.
The NAJYRC is designated by the FEI as a Continental Championship and is subject to the rules and restrictions of the FEI. The FEI Rules shall supersede all other rules during the course of the NAJYRC event.
USDF/USEF Young Rider Graduate Program
The Young Rider Graduate Program is designed to help bridge the gap between young rider status and the professional world of international competition, teaching, training, and equine business management. The curriculum provides eligible participants information for a “seamless” transition from the ranks of a young rider to that of an adult amateur, professional, or high-performance equestrian.
The program’s format is a two day educational seminar that focuses upon relevant topics such as fundraising, sponsorship, grant opportunities, insurance, ethics, business management, international competition, goal setting, and leadership. Key USDF and USEF personnel discuss the roles that both organizations will play in their future professional lives.
The next program is tentatively scheduled to be held in West Palm Beach, Florida in January, 2012. Further details will be posted on the USDF website in 2011.
Funding support for the USDF/USEF Young Rider Graduate program is generously provided by The Dressage Foundation.
Platinum Performance/USDF FEI Jr/YR Clinic Series
With funding from The Dressage Foundation
USDF will be utilizing four well-known and highly respected teachers as our FEI Jr/YR Clinic clinicians. Kathy Connelly, Sue Blinks, George Williams, and Jan Ebeling will conduct the clinics throughout the country. Auditors will be treated to a special theory session at each clinic. Auditors of all ages and levels are welcome.
If you have any further questions, contact the Jr/YR Clinic Liaison at (859) 971-2277 or jryoungriderclinics@usdf.org
USEF Benefits
