LEADERSHIP
All of the Young Rider leaders are volunteers and give their own time to support the program. We are always in need of help and involvement from our members, parents and individuals in the area. If there is something you are especially passionate about or would like to help please reach out to any of us and we will find something for you to do. Many hands make light work. Thank you.
Élite Programs
Kendra Zartman
klzart@comcast.net
Young Rider Coach
John Camlin
john@caberfarm.com
Volunteer Hours Coordinator
Lisa Bona
lbona@geoengineers.com
YR Benefit HT Organizer
Anni Grandia
PO Box 928
Vaughn, WA 98394
253-225-3672
annigrandia@hotmail.com
YR Benefit HT Volunteers
Kendra Zartman
2704 113th Street NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
klzart@comcast.net
Silent Auction
Katie Bystrom
serenityridgefarm@gmail.com
Young Rider Coordinator
Scott Weide
1031 E ST SE
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 347-6969
seweide@yahoo.com
Young Rider Representative
Shruti Bona
Sponsorship/Awards
Volunteer Needed
Fundraising
Volunteer Needed
Camps & Clinics
Volunteer Needed
Interscholastic Eventing League
Nikki Keye
nikkikeye@gmail.com
Swag
Volunteer Needed
Team Scoring
Volunteer Needed
2025 Young Rider Area VII Council
Congrats to the 2025 Area VII Young Rider Council Leadership and Ambassadors!
To learn more about the selection process please read here: Young Rider Area 7 Youth Council Selection Process Overview
Applications were due January 15, 2024. 2026 Applications will open December 15th, 2025
The The Area 7 Young Riders Council are passionate youth eventers (ages 14-21) that help shape our eventing community. Council members serve as ambassadors, organize social events at competitions, and support IEL teams while developing leadership skills.
Requirements:
Current USEA member competing at BN or above
Be a member of the Area 7 Young Rider Program
Attend at least one Area 7 recognized event annually
Participate in monthly virtual meetings and quarterly in-person meetings
Help coordinate activities at our designated IEL shows (Spokane Sport Horse, Equestrians Institute, Inavale Farm, and Rebecca Farm)
Code of Conduct:
Represent Area 7 with professionalism and good sportsmanship
Missing two consecutive meetings without notice will result in removal from the council
Inappropriate behavior at events or on social media may result in immediate dismissal
Respect fellow council members, competitors, and event officials
Uphold USEA rules and guidelines at all times
Maintain confidentiality of council discussions when appropriate
Complete assigned tasks by agreed deadlines
Term: One year, with option to reapply
Need more info? Email nikkikeye@gmail.com or kendrazartman68@gmail.com
