Join us June 20 -23rd, 2009 for the Area VII Young Rider Camp at Aspen Farms in Yelm, WA. Space is limited to stabling availability so be sure and get your registration forms in early. Instructors will be posted at soon as they are confirmed.

Camp is strongly recommended for riders who are considering applying for North American Junior Young Rider Championships.

All campers must be members of USEA and the Area VII Young Rider program.

For more information please contact:
Piper Cheney
Area VII Coordinator
pipercheney@comcast.net

Area VII Young Riders' Camp is USEA approved & sponsored educational activity.

Click on the links below to download appropriate forms:
Camp Information and Registration Form
Emergency Medical Release Form
Insurance Release Form


Notes from the 2007 Young Rider Camp:


Young Riders What can I say - despite the weather camp was a blast! 30 Young Riders from all over the area gathered at Inavale Farms in OR for four days of nothing but horses, friends and fun. The week started off with blistering heat on Tuesday as each camper enjoyed a private dressage lesson from one of our four instructors John Camlin, Bea DiGrazia, Tricia Dahms and Loris Henry.

Wed started in full swing with Bea giving much sought after lunge line lessons, John working the YRS very hard in the show jumping arena, Tricia taking groups out CC and Young Riders Loris taking her time in her dressage lessons. Everyone seemed to have a great time throughout the day despite the constant NW drizzle. By Wednesday evening I gave up trying to keep Loris on time and extended her dressage lessons to 45 minutes since she basically told me she would teach until she was done! Gotta love Loris- very passionate about her dressage and nothing was going to get in her way.

Thursday brought more lessons, a jog up presentation by our YRs preparing for the FEI competitions in Montana and CA complete with John’s critique, a wrapping demo by Bea and Loris’ version of Jeopardy. The night continued with a heated game of soccer while Cindy Covington set up her plasma screen TV in the tent and left it for the girls to watch Thrills and Spills and WEG 2006. Nothing like camping in luxury! And a NW camp would not be complete without evening sun to bring out two of the biggest rainbows I have ever seen!

Young RidersThe whole week was fun but not just games- the YRS spent 3 hours in the saddle every day working very hard on dressage, show jumping, or Cross country. I wish that I hadn’t gotten hurt and could have taken advantage of those wonderful instructors myself! Frankly I was a bit jealous as I spent the week helping the YRS with their stable management- wrapping, braiding, icing and whatever else was needed. Every horse and rider was content and more educated by the end of the week including Levi’s naughty pony who learned that he had two leads not just one!



I have to say that YR camp 2007 was one of the best camps so far. Looking forward to an even better week in 2008! If you have questions or comments about camp please feel free to contact Anni Grandia or Mary Leatherman. We would love to hear your thoughts! - Anni Grandia

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Registration Open Now!
Tulipsprings Clinic April 3-5th, 2009 (new date)

This year we are excited to offer a Young Rider clinic weekend at Tulipsprings Farm in Kennewick, Washington. This clinic is open to all current Young Rider members that are riding at Beginning Novice and above. The clinic cost of $280.00 covers three lessons, stabling and lunch and dinner on Saturday for the rider. Camping available for living quarters, campers and RV's in parking lot. The closest hotel is listed below with many others available in Kennewick.
Clover Island Inn
435 Clover Island Drive
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 586-0541

All riders will receive a dressage lesson and two jumping lessons. Horse will be stabled on site in the barn or outdoor private paddocks. Initial bedding will be provided.

Instructors include:
Lexi Lind: Upper Level competitor and event trainer
Jean Moyer: Former Young Rider coach and current event trainer
Third instructor to be added as needed.

All lessons will be in groups according to ability.
Riders are responsible for their own accommodations, shavings, except for initial bedding, stall guards, feed and rider meals other than Saturday lunch and dinner.
This clinic can accommodate 24 riders and is sure to fill up very quickly. Places will be held for completed applications in the order received. Please send the registration form, the Tulipsprings release, the USEA release and your check to secure your spot.
We hope to see you there!
All clinic participants must be current members of the USEA and the Area VII YR program. All memberships for YR's must be done through USEA either at the time of joining or at a later date.

Click on the links below to download appropriate forms:
Camp Registration Form
Tulipsprings Emergency Medical Release Form
USEA Release Form


-Jonathan Elliott Clinics-
March 7th and 8th and April 24th and 25th
Young Rider co-coach Jonathan Elliott is offering two clinics this spring at Aspen Farms in Yelm and YR's are eligible to receive a discount! Training level and below clinic participants will receive $30.00 towards the cost of the clinic and Preliminary and above riders are eligible to receive $50.00. Registration for Young Riders is limited to space available. One clinic per Young Rider only. Please submit your registration directly to Aspen Farms, attend the clinic and then request your rebate from Area VII Young Rider Coordinator, Piper Cheney, pipercheney@comcast.net

Jonathan Elliott Clinic Registration Form




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