Source: USEF

Lexington, KY - With the Adequan/FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC) set to begin in just under two weeks, excitement is in the air at the Kentucky Horse Park. These championships will host the best Juniors and Young Riders in North America as they vie for team and individual championship honors July 27-31.

The 2011 championships will once again feature junior and young riders divisions in the Olympic disciplines of dressage, eventing and jumping.  For the first time, the sport of reining will feature two championships, with a junior championship being added. Another exciting feature this year is the introduction of the endurance championships.

Nominated Entries are in from across North America and the competition looks to be of the highest caliber.

Some sponsorship opportunities are still available; please join Adequan, Gotham North, SmartPak, Equine Canada, Platinum Performance, United States Dressage Federation, U.S. Eventing Association, United States Hunter Jumper Association, Howard Simpson, Ariat International, Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, WISE Equestrian, Dever Inc., Equisure, American Quarter Horse Association, Sallee Horse Vans, Griffin Gate Marriott, Hodges Badge Company, Spy Coast Farm, EquiFit, and the rest of our sponsors, donors and friends in support of this wonderful event. Please contact Scott Carling for information regarding sponsorship (all contact information is listed below).

Vendor spaces are nearly sold out, but please contact Cindy Bozan to see about availability.

One of the best ways to enjoy all the action of NAJYRC is in the Kentucky Club. A special-access hospitality tent conveniently located adjacent to the Main Stadium and vendor area, this allows for riders, families and friends to gather for a meal, watch the exciting competition and relax. The Club will serve buffet-style breakfast and lunch Wednesday, July 27, through Sunday, July 31, and will host a welcome reception on Wednesday evening and competitor's party on Saturday night.  

The Kentucky Club also has a limited number of tables available for purchase for the week. These tables will be adjacent to the main seating area and will offer patrons a more private dining experience with an exemplary view of the main arena. With availability limited, make sure you reserve your table today!

The hospitality order form can be found here: http://www.youngriders.org/documents/forms/NAJYRCHospitalityForm.pdf.

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General Information

For more information about the event in general, or if you have any questions, please check out the website: www.youngriders.org, or contact Joanie Morris at jmorris@usef.org or 859.225.2052

Sponsors
Scott Carling: scarling@usef.org or 859.225.6928

Vendors
Cindy Bozan: cindy@kentuckyhorseshows.com

Hospitality
Helen Murray: hmurray@usef.org or 859 225 6930

Don't forget to read blogs, watch video and follow the competition at:
http://www.usefnetwork.com/featured/NAJYRC2011

Founded in 1973, the United States Dressage Federation is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to education, recognition of achievement, and promotion of dressage. For more information about USDF membership or programs, visit www.usdf.org, email usdressage@usdf.org, or call (859) 971-2277.