National Youth Programs Committee
Mission
To promote dressage to young equestrians while providing for the future of the sport.
Goals
- Provide educational opportunities.
- Provide recognition programs.
- Increase number of junior/young rider participants.
- Promote sportsmanship at the junior/young rider level.
Objectives
- Explore opportunities to connect with youth.
- Explore opportunities to connect with youth instructors.
- Continue to promote USDF Dressage Seat Medal Semi-Finals.
- Continue outreach to GMOs to include youth in their programs.
- Promote and encourage participation in the Youth Dressage Rider Recognition Pin Program, Shining Star Sportsmanship Award, and the Dressage Spirit Award.
- Continue to publish youth eNewsletter in order to keep youth members informed of programs offered.
- Explore opportunities that engage the younger generation in the governance structure of USDF and the sport.
- Explore partnering opportunities with other youth organizations.
- Plan 2025 Young Rider Graduate Program.
- Continue to promote the Youth Outreach Clinic Program
Members
Position | Region | Name & Email | Phone | Fax |
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Chair | 3 | Rosalind Sue Kinstler | (561) 791-7542 | |
Liaison | 2 | Sarah Delahanty | (859) 271-7894 | |
Member | 1 | Jennifer Koch | (484) 894-0876 | |
Member | 1 | Kathy M Rowse | (757) 617-9505 | (757) 255-0032 |
Member | 2 | Laurie Moore | (616) 889-3219 | |
Member | 3 | Jane K Pride | (706) 326-4354 | |
Member | 3 | Elizabeth H Molloy | (770) 634-4089 | |
Member | 3 | Roberta C Williams | (740) 272-5549 | |
Member | 3 | Sophia Elizabeth Schults | (269) 408-6338 | |
Member | 5 | Julie A Barringer-Richers | (720) 341-5033 | (303) 776-0645 |
Member | 7 | Rebecca Marie Harris | (949) 315-5761 | |
Member | 8 | Lendon F Gray | (914) 234-4158 | (914) 234-2517 |