
Welcome to the Area IX Young Riders Program! If you’re 25 or younger and interested in the sport of eventing, you’re in the right place. Our program is designed to support riders at all levels, helping you achieve your goals through dedication, hard work, and discipline.
Questions? Contact our Area IX Young Riders Coordinator, Hannah Louis at louishannah@gmail.com.
What We Do
- Encourage and support the sport of Eventing in competitors 25 years of age and younger.
- Access to coaching, clinics, camps, mentorships, and other educational opportunities.
- Promote good sportsmanship and the facilitation of working as a team member.
- Develop respect for the horse, without whom none of this is possible.
- Develop camaraderie, lifelong friendships, and a commitment to the sport, which will be carried on as adult members of the USEA, volunteers at local events, coaches, trainers, and competitors.
- Field a team of 1, 2, and 3* Young Riders to represent Area IX at the North American Youth Championships (NAYC).
How to Join
If you’re 25 or younger and reside in Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, or South Dakota, you can become a member of the Area IX Young Rider Program.
Memberships are managed through the United States Eventing Association (USEA). You can sign up for the Area IX Young Riders program during initial registration with the USEA or any time thereafter.
For more information and to join, visit the USEA Membership Page.
Giving Back
We encourage our members to volunteer at events, assisting with jump judging, dressage scribing, score running, and more. Contributing a minimum of 10 volunteer hours annually not only supports our community but also makes you eligible for discounts on camp fees and year-end awards.
While it is preferred that the Young Rider log the majority of the volunteer hours themselves, hours can also be worked by the Young Rider’s family members or trainer and can be credited to the Young Rider.