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.
Each rider is required to fundraise a minimum of $250 for the Area IV Young Rider program Funds must be provided to USEA Area IV no later than August 1, 2021. Grooms must earn a minimum of $150 for the Young Rider Program by August 1st, 2021.
Teams will be named August 15th. All funds must be received by August 1st to be considered for placement on a team.