The NAJYRC will host nine championships for Juniors and Younger Riders in 2014 (Sportfot)
Lexington, Ky. – With a little over two months before the Opening Ceremonies take place at the 2014 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North, planning is well underway. Entry in Principle has closed with a record number of teams scheduled to compete in the five disciplines of dressage, endurance, eventing, jumping and reining, totaling nine championships for Juniors and Young Riders. This year NAJYRC will run July 15-20, 2014 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky.
Schedule:
The Tentative Competition Schedule for competitors is available here, as well as all discipline Draft Schedules that have been approved by the FEI. We have made some changes to the schedule this year, as we are sharing the Kentucky Horse Park with the U.S. Pony Club Festival.
Resources/FAQ:
There is also a Chef’s Manual and other useful information posted on the website; please reference the Team Resources page for more information: http://www.youngriders.org/FAQ.aspx.
As qualifying is well underway for most disciplines, it’s a good time to make sure all your FEI numbers are up to date and your horse’s passport is valid.
Hospitality:
Looking for the best seat in the house? With reserved seating for six, VIP parking, a shady spot to watch all the action in Rolex Stadium, and a more private dining atmosphere, the Kentucky Club VIP is selling fast! This year with many upgrades to the VIP experience, don’t miss your chance to reserve your table. The order form is available here: http://www.youngriders.org/FAQ.aspx. If there are any questions or you need help reserving a table, please contact Christy Baxter at cbaxter@usef.org or 859.225.6964.
Hotels, Camping, etc.:
Information about the official hotels can be found at: http://www.youngriders.org/Accommodations.aspx. Please book early! Camping is always available here at the Kentucky Horse Park. Please contact the Campground Store at 859.259.4857 or visit their web page: http://www.kyhorsepark.com/camping-in-the-park. Please mention NAJYRC when booking your reservation at either the hotel or the campground. They are expecting to hear from you!
Sponsors:
We are thrilled to have our title and presenting sponsors, Adequan and Gotham North, returning with their unwavering support for the program.
Divisional sponsors remain unchanged, as well.
Dressage: Platinum Performance/US Dressage Federation
Eventing: US Eventing Association
Jumping: US Hunter Jumper Association
Reining: SmartPak
The Canadian Federation continues to pledge its support, along with numerous sponsors and donors who continue to help make this incredible program possible.
Opportunities to get involved are available. Please email Scott Carling at scarling@usef.org for more information or click on this link for additional information: http://www.youngriders.org/documents/SponsorshipLevel.pdf.
Vendors:
The NAJYRC trade fair is set up steps away from the stabling and directly across from the Kentucky Club Hospitality Tent. Don’t miss an opportunity to bring your products to a young, dynamic consumer group. With the addition of the U.S. Pony Club Festival, the Park will be full of people during this week.
Program:
Show your support of our continent’s greatest Junior and Young Riders in the special 40th Anniversary commemorative program. If you would like to advertise in the program, please contact Kim Russell (krussell@usef.org). Standard advertisements as well as ads wishing good luck or saying thank you are all welcome. This is a great souvenir from the event that every rider, sponsor, official and staff member receives. Long after the final medals are awarded, the keepsake program offers lasting exposure as individuals look back on their memories from the week.
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