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US Riders Prepare Horses for North American Jr. Young Rider Para-Dressage Championships

Wes Dunham and Sydney Collier’s Wentworth. Photo courtesy of Anna Collier.

Lexington, Kentucky – July 15, 2015 – The 2015 Adequan/FEI North American Junior Young Rider Para-Dressage Championships began on July 15, 2015 with the FEI Jog. United States Para-Dressage horse and rider combinations included 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games athlete Sydney Collier (Ann Arbor, Mich.) and her own Wentworth in Grade Ib; rider Kate Shoemaker (Glendale, Ariz.) and her own Pacifec M in Grade III; and Cambry Kaylor (Lehi, Utah) with her own Markgaards Donnewind in Grade Ib. This is the inaugural year for the Para-Dressage Championships scheduled July 14-19. The Team Test begins on July 16, at 1 PM, followed by the Individual Test on July 18, at 8 AM, and finally the Freestyle Test on July 19, at 8 AM. Two countries including the United States and Canada are participating in the unprecedented Championships with riders representing Grade Ia, Ib, II, III, and IV. The United States is led by Chef d’Equipe Kai Handt with coach Wes Dunham.

USPEA President Hope Hand commented, “We are so happy to have this opportunity to be included in this prestigious event and we are honored to be able to represent our country and to showcase our young riders in the sport of Para-Dressage.”

NAJYRC Article July 12, 2015:

NAJYRC Inaugural Para-Dressage Competition Begins with a Reflection on the Past
http://uspea.org/july-12-2015-najyrc-inaugural-para-dressage-competition-begins-with-a-reflection-on-the-past/

About United States Para-Equestrian Association:

The USPEA is a network of riders, judges, national federation board members, and equestrian enthusiasts. The association gives athletes the ability to get involved and expand their knowledge and experience in the Para-Equestrian sport. The USPEA encourages para-athletes to participate in all disciplines under the para-equestrian umbrella.

The USPEA is a recognized affiliate of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) which serves as the National Governing Body for the equestrian sport. This relationship between the USPEA and USEF is to encourage para-equestrian competitors, leisure riders, coaches, fans and enthusiasts to network and get involved with the entire equestrian sport.

Ultimately the goal of the USPEA is to foster growth in the para-equestrian discipline. From growth in the number of participants to growth as a team, and growth in the experience and knowledge of all involved. From local horse shows to international Olympic Games, the USPEA will provide para-equestrians the knowledge of what they need to succeed. The USPEA connects with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI), the United States Dressage Federation (USDF), and USEF which provides Para-Equestrians the top equestrian resources.

In June 2010, the USPEA earned its 501 (c)(3) status which has encouraged supporters to help supply funding to the Para-Equestrian Team as a recognized affiliate of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF).

For more information about the USPEA, please visit www.USPEA.org or contact USPEA President Hope Hand by e-mail: Wheeler966@aol.com or by phone: (610)356-6481.

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