Area IV Young Riders will select riders at BN, Novice, Training and Preliminary levels as well as grooms to represent Area IV teams at the Hagyard Midsouth Team Challenge. Individuals at the Intermediate, P3D, T3D and FEI levels will also be selected to represent Area IV. Interested riders will be required to submit an application and meet defined requirements in order to represent Area IV.

Riders who represent Area IV Young Riders at Midsouth will receive Area IV Young Rider apparel and saddle pads. Grooms will receive Area IV Young Rider apparel and grooming totes. Riders are responsible for their entry, travel and stabling expenses. Grooms are responsible for their own travel expenses.

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All athletes interested in competing in a USEF Eventing Youth Team Challenge competition must complete their Area Declaration by February 15th at 12:00pm Eastern. The Area Declaration form is found in an athlete’s MyUSEF account under the Athlete Dashboard.

More information regarding USEF Eventing Youth Team Challenge

Area IV Young Riders welcome coach Allison Springer to Sundance Farm in Plymouth, WI for an intensive 3-day educational opportunity July 10th-12th, 2020. This camp is OPEN TO ALL… Adult riders and young riders at all levels are welcome.

Registration is currently open. COVID safety measures will be followed as deemed necessary by local regulations. In the event of cancellation, full refunds will be issued.

Camp Details & Registration

NAYC Declared Riders: Special Invitation Only Registration. Passcode provided via email and GroupMe. If you have not received your passcode, please contact Cynthia at 417-880-4567

USEA Area IV Young Rider Coach Allison Springer brings her expertise to Stone Ridge Eventing in Springfield, MO June 13th- 14th, 2020.

Clinic is open to all riders at all levels, with preference and reduced rates given to USEA Area IV Young Rider Members.

Details & Registration

USEA Area IV Young Rider Coach Allison Springer brings her expertise to LR Eventing near Pella, IA May 16th-17th, 2020. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED AS A RESULT OF COVID-19. WATCH FOR NEW DATES AS THE PANDEMIC SUBSIDES.

Clinic is open to all riders at all levels, with preference and reduced rates given to USEA Area IV Young Rider Members.

Details & Registration

Allison Springer Clinic at the beautiful Cresswood Farm in Barrington, IL with a comfortable viewing room and a sound system that allows everyone to hear the lesson while in a toasty warm environment. For those who decide to come to the clinic, it is important to send in their forms early to insure their place in the clinic. YR’s ride at a discounted fee and auditors are welcome at no fee.

Clinic Registration Form

Area IV Young Riders will select riders at BN, Novice, Training and Preliminary levels to represent Area IV at the Hagyard Midsouth Team Challenge.  Interested riders will be required to submit an application, 1 letter of reference and meet requirements in order to represent Area IV. Applications must be received by July 1st. Fundraising requirement must be met by August 1st.

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Mission Valley Pony Club in conjunction with Area IV Young Riders will host an open cross-country schooling at Longview Horse Park in Grandview, MO on Saturday, October 12th. Proceeds will benefit the Area IV Young Riders Program.

A schooling Combined Test will be held Sunday, October 13th at Longview Horse Park and will offer dressage and cross-country phases.

Entry Form & Details

The Area IV Young Riders Program, through the generosity of Woodloch Stables, is excited to add an Overall Young Rider Low Score Award at select horse trials for the 2019 season. Riders must be a paid Area IV Young Rider member to be eligible for awards.  Read More

The Area IV Young Riders Program, through the generosity of Woodloch Stables, is excited to add an Overall Young Rider Low Score Award at select horse trials for the 2019 season. Riders must be a paid Area IV Young Rider member to be eligible for awards.  Read More

The Area IV Young Riders Program, through the generosity of Woodloch Stables, is excited to add an Overall Young Rider Low Score Award at select horse trials for the 2019 season. Riders must be a paid Area IV Young Rider member to be eligible for awards.  Read More

Area IV Young Riders team up with Area IV Adult Riders in a 4 rider team competition at Otter Creek Farms Summer Horse Trials.

You can sign up an entire team or as an individual and we will help coordinate a team.

Sign up is free, but each team must include 1 YR or 1 AR member so help out your team and join at useventing.com today under online services!  

Prizes include Area IV coolers and C4 belts plus beautiful horse sashes and ribbons for your team!

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The Area IV Young Riders Program, through the generosity of Woodloch Stables, is excited to add an Overall Young Rider Low Score Award at select horse trials for the 2019 season. Riders must be a paid Area IV Young Rider member to be eligible for awards.  Read More

The Adequan/FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) competition is held annually in the summer. The NAYC is the pinnacle of a young rider's achievement. Teams from all areas of the U.S. as well as from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, the Bahamas and the Caribbean are invited to compete in this international event. The championship models the format of the Olympic Games. In the Eventing competition, each area will send a team and/individuals to represent their area. From very early on, many young riders see this as a potential goal for themselves as they progress through the levels of competition.

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Area IV Young Riders welcome coach Allison Springer to Versailles Equestrian in Virgil, IL for an intensive 3-day educational opportunity. This camp is OPEN TO ALL… Adult riders and young riders at all level are welcome. The camp will also be a great opportunity for thee YR Team to finalize their preparation for the Championship. It always is a fun and educational opportunity to watch them ride. Allison is a USEA ICP Level IV certified instructor and CCI4* (CCI5*) veteran . Camp details and Registration.

USEA Area IV Young Rider Coach Allison Springer brings her expertise to Stone Ridge Eventing in Miller, MO June 29-30th, 2019.

USEA Area IV Young Riders are excited to provide a unique educational event at Stone Ridge Eventing that incorporates unmounted lectures and mounted sessions with Allison Springer: Area IV Young Rider Coach, A Pony Club Graduate, Level IV USEA ICP Certified Instructor and Rolex Veteran. Clinic is open to all riders at all levels, with preference given to USEA Area IV Young Rider Members. Riders will be grouped according to experience level for this 2 day jumping clinic.

Unmounted Sessions:

Stud Choice and Usage
Beyond the Heights: Expectations at the Levels
Conditioning the Event Horse
Maintenance of the Event Horse
How to Walk your XC Course
XC Aftercare: Poultice, Ice & Wrapping

Mounted Sessions:
Galloping & Jumping Positions: Grid & Skills
Pace Education & Training Activities over XC fences

Clinic is open to all riders at all levels, with preference and reduced rates given to USEA Area IV Young Rider Members. Registration