The dates and location of the 2012 North American Junior and Young Rider Championships have been designated. The competition will take place at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, from July 18-22, 2012, the week before the Olympic Games commence in London.
This competition makes the dreams of young equestrians (ages 14-21) a reality. It is through the support of Adequan that this event has been able to grow and it now boasts nine FEI Championships.
Dressage, Eventing, Jumping and Reining each offer a championship for Juniors and one for Young Riders. Endurance, which was added in 2011 as a championship, offers an FEI championship for Young Riders.
In 2011 both Vaulting and Para-Equestrian produced exhibition performances at the championship. Both were very well received by the other athletes and spectators.
"We look forward to another excellent year of competition at the Kentucky Horse Park," said John Long, CEO of the USEF. "This is the showcase for our youth athletes in these five disciplines and it is a fantastic opportunity for them to compete in a championship of this caliber."
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