This year, ESDCTA will be sending teams to compete at the Region 1 Youth Dressage Team Challenge at Rose Mount Farm in Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia on June 22-23 and at The D4K Youth Dressage Festival at HITS-on-the-Hudson in Saugerties, NY on August 8-10.
We welcome and will send ALL ESDCTA Youth members (25 & Under) who wish to participate. Fundraising and partial reimbursement available, but not required in order to be on a team.
In order to ride on an ESDCTA team, each rider must submit 2 scores that were earned during the qualifying period, from 2 different shows, and 2 different judges. Please note that if you will not have your qualifying scores in time for the Region 1 Youth Team Challenge deadline (April 15th), that is okay, just let us know when you plan to have your scores.
If you are even just considering applying to be on an ESDCTA team for one or both of these events, please express your interest by April 10th, 2024 using the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/SzX3PDRjVueNaoJQ6
More information will follow! If you have questions about participating on an ESDCTA team, reach out to Jennifer Koch via email using [email protected] or call/text 484-894-0876.
In order to receive partial reimbursement for competition-related costs as a member of the ESDCTA team, each rider must:
The amount of reimbursement will depend upon the number of riders who want to attend each show and the success of fundraising efforts. We will make an effort to assist with trailering and/or coaching (for additional fees) if needed. However, we cannot guarantee either.
Show dates: June 22-23, 2024
Rosemont Farm, Spotsylvania Courthouse VA
Event website and rules
Qualifying period: August 15, 2023 to April 15, 2024
The team competition is open to anyone age 25 and under, riding from Introductory Level through the FEI levels as well as in WDAA Western Dressage. Riders do not need to be a USDF member to participate. The format consists of a Dressage Team Competition for Riders 25 & Under, Dressage Seat Equitation Championships, a NEW 2024 Freestyle Face-Off and a stall decorating contest!
Teams are placed in divisions by age/riding level. Team results are awarded by Division. Individual High Score Champion and Reserve for each Division are recognized. Riders may also enter warm-up, dressage seat equitation, and freestyle classes. In addition the show is offering prix caprilli, lead line and Jr sport horse handler classes. Read more below on what to expect!
What can I expect at the Region 1 Youth Team Challenge?
Show dates: August 8-10, 2024
HITS on the Hudson Showgrounds in Saugerties, New York
Event website
Qualifying period: To be announced
This is the flagship event of Dressage4Kids, Inc. Instituted in 1999, the festival offers individual and team competition for riders from ages 4 through 25. Division championships feature a three-phased competition: a written test, an individual dressage test, and an equitation ride. Divisions offered are Introductory through Fourth, FEI Pony, Junior and Young Rider and Para Equestrian. Riders may also assemble teams and vie for the Kross Creek Farm Team Championships in honor of Margarita Serrell. Classes for Leadline (riders aged 4 to 8), Prix Caprilli (dressage ride incorporating jumps), Dressage Trail and Musical Freestyle are offered, as are other competitive and fun activities. Read more below on what to expect!
What can I expect at Lendon’s Youth Dressage Festival? (Based on previous years…)
