Lexington, KY (July 11, 2025) - The United States Dressage Federation™ (USDF) is pleased to announce the riders that will represent the United States in the 2025 Discover Dressage/FEI North American Youth Dressage Championships presented by USDF, held during the FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC). The competition will be held July 29-August 3, at Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), in Traverse City, MI. The NAYC is the premier equestrian competition in North America for children (ages 12-14), juniors (ages 14-18), young riders (ages 16-21), and U25 (ages 16-25). Young equestrians vie for team and individual medals in the Olympic equestrian disciplines of show jumping and dressage.  The competition is run under the rules of the FEI (Federation Equestre Internationale), the international governing body for equestrian sport, and is the only FEI championship held annually on this continent.

When discussing this year’s event, USDF FEI Youth Committee Chair Roberta Williams had this to say, “This year we will be introducing the new FEI Children's Division which has been a long-time goal for all of us involved in NAYC and is the culmination of many years of coordinated effort between the USDF and USEF. This would not be possible without the expert support of Thomas Baur and his team of FEI show organizers and Morrissey Management Group in Traverse City. This addition will give these young athletes the opportunity not only to compete in the atmosphere of an international competition, but to more importantly observe and learn about the sportsmanship that goes along with international competition from the older athletes.”

The following combinations have been submitted to the FEI on the NAYC Definite Entry for dressage and will represent the United States in the Children, Junior and Young Rider divisions:

USDF Region 1 Children: Blakely Begonia and Lomansheide Brent, and Claire Barahona and Morisco HGF.

USDF Region 1 Juniors: Sophie Rutherford and Twist of Fate, and Marley McCourt and Hide D4K.

USDF Region 1 Young Riders: Georgia Brame and Hot Date, and Ava Noone and Gucci.

USDF Region 2 Children: Grace Christianson and FHF Roulee, Madelynn Williams and FHF Cahlua and Vee Dravilas and Rococo.

USDF Region 2 Juniors: Riley Warner and Federer.

USDF Region 2 Young Riders: Autumn Vavrick and Dante, Marin Roth and Erin Meadows Jagermeister, and Nicole Lang and Jagger DG.

USDF Region 3 Children: Gianna Foley and Happy Khan.

USDF Region 3 Juniors: Alexis Troutman and Mondo ‘L’, Lauren Polk and Donauwelle P, Eila Fisk and Quaresma and Lark Heckman and Franzissimo.

USDF Region 3 Young Riders:  Virginia Woodcock and Mollegardens Sans-Souci, Allison Berger and Summersby II, and Phoebe Keliher and Cheraton.

USDF Region 4 Children: Piper Hill and Reinder.

USDF Region 4 Juniors: Ella O’Neil and Superman, Claire Tucker and Finnur, and Adelynn Nelson and Custom Made V.

USDF Region 4 Young Riders: Lexie Kment and Gatino Van Hof Olympia, Ella Fruchterman and Holts Le’Mans, Averi Allen and Silhouette.

USDF Region 5 Juniors: Catherine Burlew and Hojgaardens Scirocco, and Bailey Armbrecht and Night’n Dale.

USDF Region 5 Young Riders: Nicola Valentine and Everdeen, Kali Riddell and Galaxy Quest, Katherine Nayak and Flower-Power, and Taylor Karriker and Zaltamonte.

USDF Region 6 Children: Maverick Wright and Maple Lane Kero, Adelyn Burris and Outrageous, and Sophia Eriksson and Ronvair.

USDF Region 6 Young Riders: Olivia Martz and Rihanna Ymas, Trinity Schatzel and Hercules, and Ella Insko and Falcon.

USDF Region 7 Children: Ryder Mosqueda and Atlantico XLVI, and Anika Meenal Mujumdar and Bekelaar’s Nelson.

USDF Region 7 Juniors: Mia Folk and Gezario, and Sage Chacon and Apfelkorn.

USDF Region 7 Young Riders: Anna Yost and Irieno-S, Emme Chisholm and Improv, and Grace Duggan and Farruco LXXXIX.

USDF Region 8 Children: Juliana Sardelli and Cupid.

USDF Region 8 Young Riders: Quentin Sloan and Finn.

USDF Region 9 Children: Charlotte Garver and Parisiane, and Zoe Lewis and PL Café Au Lait.

USDF Region 9 Juniors:  MK Connatser and Schnell’s Highlight and Sage Smith and Journey C.

USDF Region 9 Young Riders: Adeline Batcheller and Luminosity JP, Nathan Morehead and Bon Matin, and Catherine Schmidt and Fontainebleau JCD.

For complete Children, Junior, and Young Rider division qualifying results and standings for the 2025 Discover Dressage/FEI North American Youth Dressage Championships presented by USDF, visit the USDF website. And, for a complete list of combinations selected to represent US Dressage in the U25 division or additional information regarding the North American Youth Championships, visit the USEF website.

Founded in 1973, the United States Dressage Federation is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to education, recognition of achievement, and promotion of dressage. For more information about USDF membership or programs, visit www.usdf.org, email usdressage@usdf.org, or call (859) 971-2277.