2026 USDF FEI Youth Clinics Schedule

• Region 1: November 21-22 location TBD with George Williams
• Region 2: October 10-11 at Far Away Farms with George Williams
• Region 3: October 24-25 at Noble Steed, LLC with Lilo Fore
• Region 4: September 12-13 at Serenity Rose Equestrian Center with George Williams
• Region 5: October 17-18 at Nighthawk Equestrian Center with George Williams.
• Region 6: November 21-22 at DevonWood Equestrian Centre with Sabine Schut-Kery
• Region 7: October 24-25 at Hi Hopes Farm with Sabine Schut-Kery
• Region 8: October 24-25 at Weatogue Stables with George Williams
• Region 9: November 14-15 at Paragon Farm with Lilo Fore

Questions? Visit the USDF website or contact jryrclinics@usdf.org.

2026 USDF Youth Outreach Clinics Schedule

• Region 5: TBD at Circle D Ranch
• Region 7: TBD at Hi Hopes Farm
• Region 9: TBD

For More Information: https://usdf.org/education/clinics/youth/index.asp

COMPETITIONS

2026 FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC)
Qualifying scores for the event may only be earned at designated USEF/NAYC Qualifying Competitions, within the qualifying period beginning July 22, 2025, and ending June 22, 2026, unless otherwise determined by February 1, 2024. Please be sure to thoroughly review the 2026 Selection Procedures.

The 2026 NAYC Application is now available on the USDF website. Applications and fees submitted online between March 10, 2026, and April 20, 2026, will be charged $150 per application. Applications and fees submitted online between April 21, 2026, and May 4, 2026, will be charged an application fee of $300 per application. No applications will be accepted after May 4, 2026.

Additional horses may be added to an already received application, at no additional fee, through April 20, 2026. Between April 21, 2026, and May 25, 2026, the rider will be required to submit a $75 fee for each added horse. No additional horses may be added to the application after May 25, 2026.

For more information on NAYC, details can be found here.

USEF/USDF Dressage Seat Medal (DSM) Program

The 2026 qualifying period runs from January 1 through the end of the qualifying period of the respective regional championship competition the athlete will be attending. More information can be found on the USDF website.

NEWS FROM US EQUESTRIAN

• FEI North American Youth Championship - Applications are due no later than May 4, 2026, at 11:59 pm ET. No late applications will be accepted.
• The U25 Application can be found through your USEF Athlete Dashboard.
• The Children, Junior, and Young Rider Application can be found on the USDF website, here.
• Selection Procedures for all divisions can be found here.

Open to all FEI levels. Targeted for those not already a member of a USEF program. Program members may be accepted if space is available. Apply via the USEF athlete dashboard.

• May 9-10, 2026: Tucson, Ariz.
• Clinician: George Williams
• Application due April 2 at 11:59pm ET.
• October 10-11, 2026: Lexington, Ky.
• Clinician: Olivia LaGoy-Weltz
• Application due September 9 at 11:59pm ET
• October 17-18, 2026: Gladstone, N.J.
• Clinician: TBA
• Application due September 16 at 11:59pm ET

NEWS FROM THE DRESSAGE FOUNDATION

The Dressage Foundation is proud to support youth and young adult dressage riders and enthusiasts across the country!

• TDF will be heading to Fort Worth for the FEI World Cup Dressage Finals. If you plan to attend, please stop by our booth in the arena before ticketed events. We'd love to say hi!
• You hear it here first! Do you have a special horse in your life? We are soon announcing a special fundraiser to honor the horses that have made an impact on your life. Not only will you celebrate your special horse, but your donations will help fund TDF's NEW Riding School Fund. We'll announce more details shortly!

Make sure to mark your calendars for our annual grants. Have questions? We are here to help! Contact us at 402-434-8585 or at info@dressagefoundation.org.

2026 Youth and Young Adult Grants:

• February 10: Carolyn Van Cise Fund for MI Youth and Young Adults
• February 15: Karen Skvarla Fund for Emerging Professionals
• March 25: Trip Harting Fund for Pony Club Members
• April 1: Amelia's "Dressage for All" Youth Fund
• May 15: Military Grant Fund
• July 20: TDF's Western Dressage Fund for Individuals
• September 1: Cynthia Aspden Youth and Young Adult Development Fund
• October 15: Amanda Johnson Freestyle Fund
• November 1: Para-Equestrian Dressage Fund
• November 10: P.R.E. Horse Fund

There is always something new at TDF! Stay up to date:

• Follow TDF on Facebook
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• Sign up for TDF's monthly e-newsletter at https://bit.ly/4qgDz9r

QUICK LINKS

Educational Opportunities

• USDF Youth/Young Adult Dressage Sport Horse Breeders Seminar (Ages 14-27)

Awards and Recognition

• USDF Youth Dressage Rider Recognition Pin Program (Grades 6-12)
• USDF Youth Volunteer of the Year (Ages 21 and under)
• USDF Youth Shining Star Award Program (Ages 21 and under)
• USDF Nomination for USEF Youth Sportsman's Award (Ages 17 and under)
• USDF Arts Contest (Ages 21 and under)
• Dressage Spirit Award
• Other awards available: USDF Youth Shining Star Award Program , Rider Awards, Performance Certificates, Year End Awards, and All-Breeds Awards

Scholarships and Grants

• USDF Youth Convention Scholarship Program (Ages 21 and under)
• Ravel Education Grants (available to Shining Star recipients)
• Other Grants and Funding through The Dressage Foundation