July 6, 2024 admin

2024 USEF Young Rider Championships

In 2024, the USEF Young Rider Championships moved to The Maryland International at Loch Moy farm in Adamstown, MD. This year, Area III sent a strong team of CIC1* riders, along with Chloe Paddack riding as an individual in the CIC2* division. Loch Moy offered excellent hospitality, including a Highland Games dinner, and Young Rider course walks with the course designers for both the show jumping and cross country.

As area coach, I attended and also took on the role of Chef d’Équipe. Area III had a fantastic weekend. Chloe, who was competing in her second Young Rider Championships, was sitting in second on the leaderboard after dressage, but unfortunately missed a jump on cross country which led to a Technical Elimination (TE). The 1* riders, all of whom were representing Area III for the first time, rode well all weekend and came home with a podium finish. Congratulations Area III Young Riders!

CIC1* Team Silver

with Catherine “Cakki” Purcell, Katelyn Smith, Ella Hubert, and Catherine “Daisy” Frank

CIC1* Individual Placings

Catherine “Cakki” Purcell – Gold

Katelyn Smith – Bronze

Ella Hubert – 11th

Catherine “Daisy” Frank – 13th