U.S. Riders and Teams Named for 2025 North American Youth Championships

Dressage

U.S.A.

The United States Dressage Federation announce the riders that will represent the United States in the 2025 North American Youth Championships.

The 2025 NAYC take place at Flintridge equestrian center in in Traverse City, MI, on 29 July - 3 August 2025.

NAYC

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.

Inaugural Children's Division

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."

Williams continued, "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.”

Under 25

Since 2023 the NAYC includes an Under 25 division. The U.S.A. will be sending 5 riders, Canada 1.

The U.S. Riders and Teams

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:

Region 1

Children: Blakely Begonia and Lomansheide Brent, and Claire Barahona and Morisco HGF.
Juniors: Sophie Rutherford and Twist of Fate, and Marley McCourt and Hide D4K.
Young Riders: Georgia Brame and Hot Date, and Ava Noone and Gucci.

Region 2

Children: Grace Christianson and FHF Roulee, Madelynn Williams and FHF Cahlua and Vee Dravilas and Rococo.
Juniors: Riley Warner and Federer.
Young Riders: Autumn Vavrick and Dante, Marin Roth and Erin Meadows Jagermeister, and Nicole Lang and Jagger DG.

Region 3

Children: Gianna Foley and Happy Khan.
Juniors: Alexis Troutman and Mondo ‘L’, Lauren Polk and Donauwelle P, Eila Fisk and Quaresma and Lark Heckman and Franzissimo.
Young Riders: Virginia Woodcock and Mollegardens Sans-Souci, Allison Berger and Summersby II, and Phoebe Keliher and Cheraton.

Region 4

Children: Piper Hill and Reinder.
Juniors: Ella O’Neil and Superman, Claire Tucker and Finnur, and Adelynn Nelson and Custom Made V.
Young Riders: Lexie Kment and Gatino Van Hof Olympia, Ella Fruchterman and Holts Le’Mans, Averi Allen and Silhouette.

Region 5

Juniors: Catherine Burlew and Hojgaardens Scirocco, and Bailey Armbrecht and Night’n Dale.
Young Riders: Nicola Valentine and Everdeen, Kali Riddell and Galaxy Quest, Katherine Nayak and Flower-Power, and Taylor Karriker and Zaltamonte.

Region 6

Children: Maverick Wright and Maple Lane Kero, Adelyn Burris and Outrageous, and Sophia Eriksson and Ronvair.
Young Riders: Olivia Martz and Rihanna Ymas, Trinity Schatzel and Hercules, and Ella Insko and Falcon.

Region 7

Children: Ryder Mosqueda and Atlantico XLVI, and Anika Meenal Mujumdar and Bekelaar’s Nelson.
Juniors: Mia Folk and Gezario, and Sage Chacon and Apfelkorn.
Young Riders: Anna Yost and Irieno-S, Emme Chisholm and Improv, and Grace Duggan and Farruco LXXXIX.

Region 8

Children: Juliana Sardelli and Cupid.
Young Riders: Quentin Sloan and Finn.

Region 9

Children: Charlotte Garver and Parisiane, and Zoe Lewis and PL Café Au Lait.
Juniors: MK Connatser and Schnell’s Highlight and Sage Smith and Journey C.
Young Riders: Adeline Batcheller and Luminosity JP, Nathan Morehead and Bon Matin, and Catherine Schmidt and Fontainebleau JCD.