07/11/2025
Y’all look who is leading the charge for our very own USDF region 6. It is our very own Maverick “Pavito” Wright and the beloved pony Maple Lane Kero “Peach”!!!!
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.
USDF Region 1
-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
-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
-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
-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
-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
-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
-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 L###IX.
USDF Region 8
-USDF Region 8 Children: Juliana Sardelli and Cupid.
-USDF Region 8 Young Riders: Quentin Sloan and Finn.
USDF Region 9
-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.
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.
Read more here: https://www.usdf.org/press/news/view-news.asp?news=1083
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