There will be a Young Rider Meeting from 10am - noon at the Area I Annual Meeting on Jan. 15th at the Clarion Hotel in West Springfield, Mass.
This is a mandatory meeting for all young riders interested in competing at NAJYRC's next summer. We will address fundraising,
qualifications, logistics, and answer any questions you have.
Please bring the "2011 Intent to Qualify" form, filled out, to that meeting. Please also bring a parent, as we will discuss financial issues as
well. If you have any questions, please email Marion Quigley or
Nancy Marks. We are using last year's form, since there have been no changes:
2011 Intent to Qualify Form.
Welcome to the 2011 Area I Young Riders Program!
NEW! MEMBER COSTS & BENEFITS!
Area I Young Riders Membership Costs: $50 (Training and below) $75 (Prelim and above).
NEW: Members of the Young Rider program will receive a custom saddle pad courtesy of our Title Sponsor, Bit of Britain. Pads will be received when
participating in a YR sponsored program.
BIT OF BRITAIN LEADERBOARD
This year, we will be tracking Area I Young Riders weekly results in Area I competitions. The Bit of Britain Leaderboard will be posted on the
YR web site. The Leaderboard will also be posted at many of the Horse Trials.
PROSPECTIVE TEAM MEMBER CLINIC - NEW!
For Upper-Lever riders looking to make next years NAJYRC team, there will be a training session in July with Team Coach, Jerry Schurink. A
limited number of prospective team members will be invited to join. Please remember: 1) The cordinators need to know you are interested; and
2) You must be volunteering NOW as part of the criteria to make the team!
YOUNG RIDER LOW SCORE CHALLENGE - NEW!
The events listed below will offer special awards to YRs with the lowest scores at their level. Beginner Novice, Novice, Training and Prelim.
Check here to see if other events are added. Note: You must be member of Area I Young Riders to win!
June 12-Larkin Hill July 9/10-ENYDCTA July 10-UNH Team Challenge
July 22-24 Fitchs Corner Aug. 6-7 Snowfields
Aug. 4-7 Millbrook Aug. 13-14 GMHA Aug. 21 Great Vista
Aug. 27-28 Valinor Sept. 10-11 King Oak Oct. 15-16 Ethel Walker
YOUNG RIDER EVENTING CAMP AT GMHA, VT 7/30 - 8/3
The Area I Young Rider Eventing Camp is held at Green Mountain Horse Association in South Woodstock, VT from July 30 to August 3. The camp is
for all eventing levels from Beginner Novice through Preliminary. Campers are put into small groups based on level. They have two lessons a
day by leading clinicians. Evenings include discussions on a variety of topics.
The YR camp is a great opportunity for Area I young riders to meet the kids who will become their eventing friends for life. The YR Eventing
camp is different from GMHA Horsemanship Clinic held in July. Riders are expected to responsible for themselves and their horses, already be
competing, and able to be independent.
Questions? Contact Susan Russell at 603 759 4192 or smrussell@comcast.net
GMHA Application
MIXED TEAM COMPETITION AT UNH July 8/9
The Mixed Team Competition at UNH is a great experience for lower level riders to compete as part of a team. To allow more Young Riders to
participate, stabling the night before will not be required. Riders will be placed on teams made up of Beginner Novice, Novice and Training
competitors, and will be provided with an Area 1 Trainer and advisor for a course walk and coaching. The Team Competition will be structured
so that special points will be awarded for team spirit and cooperation. When you sign up for UNH, please indicate that you would like to be
part of the Young Rider Competition. There is no extra cost for participation.
3-DAY TEAM COMPETITION AT GMHA 8/8 8/11
The Young Riders Program is creating teams for the GMHA Novice and Training Level 3-Day Event. All Junior riders entered in the regular
competition at either the Training or Novice level will automatically be entered into the team competition as well. Teams will be made up of
3 or 4 riders. Coaching will be provided and many educational activities will occur throughout the competition. See the
GMHA web site for additional information. It is highly recommended that any Young Rider
planning to ride in the GMHA Training or Novice Level 3-Day Event attend the Young Riders Camp as special educational components will be
offered to help you prepare.
You can now make your tax deductible donation to Area I Young Riders on line!
Its easy! Donate Now!
