Are you ready for the FEI Youth Pathway?
Now that we’ve established what the FEI Youth Pathway is, it’s time to assess if your child is ready for it. A lot of people skip this step. They rush right into learning about the qualifying requirements for North American Youth Championships (NAYC) and Festival of Champions (FOC). I promise we will get into that, but there is so much to think about before you even set down the path to qualify for one of these championships.
Oh, you didn’t read the first post? No worries, you can learn more about the FEI Youth Pathway here.
Keep in mind, this entire post is going to be based on my own experience and opinions. Nothing you read should be a reflection on any of the organizations I represent. This is just me, Nicole DelGiorno, telling you what I’ve learned over my 20-year involvement with the FEI youth divisions. And I’m not going to pull any punches. Because I hate seeing families set out to make their kids’ dreams come true only to realize that they miscalculated or misunderstood. I may make some people upset in the process. That’s okay, because at the end of the day I know I will have saved you and your child a whole lot of heartache.
So let’s get started.
I’m going to break this post down into multiple checklists. One will be a general checklist that all families pursuing the FEI Youth Pathway need to complete. The other checklists will be specific to the division your child is in and the competitions they are hoping to qualify for.
General Checklist
You know how old your child is by FEI and USEF standards (Reminder: Your child’s age is the age they are turning in the current calendar year. So if they turn 17 on December 5, 2024, they are competing as a 17 year old for the entirety of 2024).
You’ve contacted the FEI Youth Coordinator for your region, and let them know that your child wants to compete in one of the FEI youth divisions.
Your child is in training at least three days a week with a capable trainer. If your child is doing the FEI Children’s and Pony divisions, they need a trainer with experience training horses and riders to Third Level. If your child is doing the FEI Junior and Young Rider divisions, they need a trainer with experience training horses and riders to Prix St. Georges. If your child is doing the U25 Grand Prix, they need a trainer with experience training horses and riders up to Grand Prix.
“How can I determine if I have the right trainer?” Ask them the following questions, the answer to which should all be “yes.”
Have you competed to Third Level/Prix St. Georges/Grand Prix (input the level according to what division your kid is pursuing) with scores above 65%?
Do you have students who have competed to Third Level/Prix St. Georges/Grand Prix (input the level according to what division your kid is pursuing)?
Do you have any certifications or credentials like a USDF Instructor’s Certification, USEF dressage judge’s license or USDF medals?
[Optional Bonus] Do you have any youth riders in your program currently?
[Optional Bonus] Do you have experience coaching an FEI Children’s, Pony, Junior, Young Rider or U25 Grand Prix competitor?
[Optional Bonus] Have your youth riders qualified for North American Youth Championships or Festival of Champions?
You have a monthly budget for horse care and training of $1,400 to $4,500. This is going to fluctuate WIDELY depending on if you keep your horse at home, the level of trainer you are with, the needs of your horse and the area of the country you live in. But this will give you a ballpark figure on what it takes to care for a high performance horse.
* You are probably going to hate these price ranges as we go along. If you want clarification on what costs look like for you, your best resources are going to be your trainer and your FEI Youth Coordinator.
FEI Children’s Division Checklist
Your child is between the ages of 12 and 14.
You have a horse (or pony) that is 6 years old or older.
Your child and her horse (or pony) are competitive at Second Level. Meaning they are scoring in the mid to high 60s in recognized competition.
Better yet, your child has ridden one of the FEI Children’s tests in the FEI Test of Choice class at a level 3 qualifier and has scored in the high 60s.
“My child does not have a horse to ride consistently.” If you do not lease or own a horse that your child rides at least 4 days a week, it is going to be really hard for your kid to be competitive in this division. Your child needs time to form a relationship with the horse, and they need to build trust between them in order to compete successfully at this level. Now I’m sure you are going to ask me about what type of horse your child needs for this division. I’m so glad you asked. Here is what you want to look for:It needs to be very solid Second Level. Preferably it has been shown at Second Level and has scored in the high 60s to low 70s.
It needs to be 6 years old or older to be allowed to compete in the FEI Children’s division.
It needs to be sound (meaning an FEI vet would declare the horse sound during an examination). This is super important as there is a veterinary inspection as part of any CDI that your child will participate in (and also at FOC). Seeing as how high level competition is the goal here, you need to have a horse that is sound enough to pass these inspections.
It needs to be safe and forgiving. I know your child is the second coming of Charlotte Dujardin, but at this age she will make many (many) mistakes.
It needs to have three good gaits (not extravagant) that are comfortable for your child to sit.
It must have a very clear walk with easy turn on the haunches. It must be very responsive and easy in the trot lateral work (shoulder-in and leg yield). It must be masterful in the simple changes of lead through walk. (For your trainer, these are the coefficients in the FEI Children’s tests.)
It needs to be easy in the connection, and light to the aids so that your child can learn to ride quietly and correctly.
For the above unicorn, plan on a budget between $40,000 and $80,000. Yep, I said it and I meant it. You will have people dance around and give you all sorts of crazy ballpark figures on either end of the spectrum, but I’m here to give you the reality. If you came to The Dressage Academy today and wanted to buy your child a competitive FEI Children’s horse, this is what I would tell you to budget for. Do we try to come in under this budget? Absolutely. But if you want it to be sound, safe and talented enough to make all of this worthwhile, this is the number.
Your next question is probably, “Why such a wide range?” If you are on the lower end of this budget, you are probably going to need to make some concessions regarding the horse’s age, talent and medical history (we will not compromise on safety because we assume you love your child). If you are on the higher end of this budget, you will probably find that 16.1 hand unicorn between the ages of 7 and 10 that has a nice show record and minimal veterinary findings.
*A note on the pre-purchase examination that you should absolutely get on this horse (if you don’t know what a pre-purchase examination is, ask your trainer). Please, for the love of god, do not expect a perfect pre-purchase examination. Here is the only question you will ask the vet during the course of the pre-purchase that really matters: “Is this horse sound enough to compete at the international level and will he pass a vet jog at a CDI?” If the horse you are considering is over the age of 10, I would not be shocked if it requires some extra care to keep it feeling its best. You may hear things like “could benefit from Adequan” or “has his hocks injected yearly.” Consult your vet and your trainer, and make an informed decision. We expect these creatures to do extraordinary things, and we should provide them with extraordinary care.
Your child has competed in a Dressage Seat Equitation class and has scored above 70%. (Keep in mind, many kids in this division score around 80% in their equitation).
“Why?” The FEI Children’s division is the one division in the Pathway that is judged differently from a normal dressage test. In the FEI Children’s Test at a NAYC/Festival of Champions qualifying classes, your child will have two judges. One judge will judge “the technical” — this is judged just like a standard dressage test. The other judge, who will be positioned on one of the long sides of the arena will judge “the quality” — this is solely based on your child’s equitation (or how they position themselves in the saddle and follow the horse’s movement), and the effectiveness of their riding. The technical and the quality scores are averaged together to get a final score.
*Keep in mind, if your child is competing in a “test of choice" class, show management does not need to have the quality judge on the side and they will only receive a technical score.
FEI Pony Division Checklist
Your child is between the ages of 12 and 16.
You have a pony that is 6 years old or older.
You have a pony which measures below 148 cm (149 cm with shoes) and which has a USEF or FEI dressage pony measurement card (we will tell you how to get one of these in the next post).
You understand that this pony will NOT be allowed to compete in the FEI Junior, Young Rider, or U25 Grand Prix Divisions. Your child will need a horse if they want to graduate to those divisions.
Your child is not very tall for their age such that they would look silly on said pony.
Your child and this pony are competitive at Second Level. Meaning they are scoring in the mid to high 60s in recognized competition.
Better yet, your child has ridden one of the FEI Pony tests in the FEI Test of Choice class at a level 3 qualifier and has scored above 64%.
“What is this creature going to cost me?” You are catching on! Here are the details on the FEI pony:It needs to be very solid Second Level. Preferably it has been shown at Second Level and has scored in the high 60s to low 70s. Keep in mind, the FEI Pony test is really more like a Third Level test without the flying changes. If the pony has been taught flying changes, it needs to be VERY good at counter canter and not liable to throw in a flying change willy nilly. In many cases, it is better that it does not know flying changes at all.
It needs to measure below 148 cm (149 cm with shoes). You need to do everything in your power to ensure this is the case. Do not transfer any money until you see with your own eyes this pony being measured with a proper measuring stick.
It needs to be 6 years old or older to be allowed to compete in the FEI Pony division.
Again, it needs to be sound enough to pass a CDI jog and withstand the rigors of international competition.
It needs to be safe for reasons that should now be obvious.
It needs to have three good gaits that are comfortable for your child to sit. If it has great gaits or even extravagant gaits that your child can confidently handle — even better.
It must have a very clear walk with clear overtrack in the extended walk. It must have easy trot halfpasses showing good reach and cadence. It must be masterful in the simple changes of lead through walk. (For your trainer, these are the coefficients in the FEI Pony tests.)
It must have an actual understanding of collection. Meaning it shows the ability to lower its hind end, and show some suspension. For the layman, the pony should have a little bit of “pop” to its stride in the trot and canter, like it’s bouncing off the ground with each step. Many ponies are trained to go slow and shuffle. They do not develop proper collection, and therefore also struggle to show proper extension of their trot/canter. Beware of this pitfall.
It needs to be easy in the connection, and light to the aids so that your child can learn to ride quietly and correctly.
Budget: $40,000 to $100,000. Yeah I know it’s a huge range. I’ll explain. Ponies with dressage training are a hot commodity, and there aren’t a ton in the U.S. When you have a pony that is sound, kid safe and truly able to meet the requirements of the FEI Pony test, it’s not going to be cheap. Many people opt to import ponies from Europe where they are more abundant. Because the FEI Pony division in Europe is much more popular than it is in the U.S., you are going to find some very quality ponies with very good resumes. If someone came to me wanting to just do the FEI Pony division in the U.S., I would tell them to budget for closer to $40,000. If someone came to me and wanted to break 70% at the CDI level, I would tell them to budget for closer to $100,000. It just depends on your goals.
*I know this is where people are going to start to get upset with me. And they are going to want to tell me about their friend who rescued a pony from an auction and went on to compete at Festival of Champions. Yep, that can happen. But it’s exceedingly rare, and I’m here to give you the reality. I’m also going to have people tell me, “But I was just on Dreamhorse.com and there was a pony for sale that the ad says is doing Second Level for $30,000.” Yep, I’m sure the ad did say that. I also know that I’ve sat on a ton of horses and ponies that were billed as being ready for one of the FEI youth divisions. And I’ll tell you that most people in the U.S. who are selling these horses and ponies really have no idea what that means. They don’t work with kids and they don’t understand the level of competition in these divisions. If you want a pony that has the training, quality and temperament to go out and compete tomorrow with a child under the age of 16 and score in the mid-60s, this is what it’s going to take. I promise you.
**Beware the term “FEI pony.” Remember how I told you in my last post about that “FEI” label being used liberally? This is one of those cases. Clarify with the seller if the pony has been competed by a child in the FEI Pony division, or if they have been competed by an adult in one of the other FEI divisions. There are many ponies that have a high level of training and can perform well with an adult rider, but have not been proven with a youth rider. It might not matter, but it gives you more information.
FEI Junior Division Checklist
Your child is between the ages of 14 and 18.
You have a horse (NOT a pony) that is 6 years old or older.
You have a horse that measures ABOVE 148 cm (149 cm with shoes).
Your child and this horse are competitive at Third Level. Meaning they are scoring in the high 60s in recognized competition.
Better yet, your child has ridden one of the FEI Junior tests in the FEI Test of Choice class at a level 3 qualifier and has scored above 64%.
“Okay, let’s get down to brass tax. What are the specs?” Here are the details on the FEI Junior horse:It needs to be very solid Third Level. Preferably it has been shown at Third Level and has scored in the high 60s to low 70s. Keep in mind, the FEI Junior test is a Third Level test with Fourth Level expectations as to the horse’s balance and confidence in the movements.
It needs to measure ABOVE 148 cm (149 cm with shoes), and therefore be classified as a horse (NOT a pony).
It needs to be 6 years old or older to be allowed to compete in the FEI Junior division.
Again, it needs to be sound enough to pass a CDI jog and withstand the rigors of international competition.
It needs to be safe for reasons that should now be obvious.
It needs to have three great gaits that are comfortable for your child to sit. If it has extravagant gaits that your child can confidently handle — even better.
It must have a very clear walk with clear overtrack in the extended walk. It must have easy trot halfpasses showing good reach and cadence. (For your trainer, these are the coefficients in the FEI Junior tests.)
One of the biggest new skills that is introduced at the FEI Junior level is flying changes. The horse should have quiet, confirmed and confident flying changes. Meaning your kid can ask in 5,000 different incorrect ways and this horse is not going to get overly frustrated, nervous, or lawn dart its rider.
It needs to be easy in the connection, and light to the aids so that your child can learn to ride quietly and correctly.
Budget: $60,000 to $110,000. You are probably starting to understand the range at this point. If you are at the lower end of this range you are going to make some concessions with regards to age, talent and veterinary findings. If you are at the higher end of this range, you will be able to find something younger and with the quality to be very competitive in this division.
FEI Young Rider Division Checklist
Your child is between the ages of 16 and 21.
You have a horse (NOT a pony) that is 7 years old or older.
You have a horse that measures ABOVE 148 cm (149 cm with shoes).
Your child and her horse are competitive at Prix St. George. Meaning they are scoring in the mid to high 60s in recognized competition.
Better yet, your child has ridden one of the FEI Young Rider tests in the FEI Test of Choice class at a level 3 qualifier and has scored above 64%.
“Okay, let’s get down to brass tax. What are the specs?” Here are the details on the FEI Young Rider horse:It needs to be solid Prix St. Georges. Preferably it has been shown at Prix St. Georges and has scored in the mid to high 60s.
It needs to measure ABOVE 148 cm (149 cm with shoes), and therefore be classified as a horse (NOT a pony).
It needs to be 7 years old or older to be allowed to compete in the FEI Young Rider division.
Again, it needs to be sound enough to pass a CDI jog and withstand the rigors of international competition.
It needs to be safe, but your kid should be pretty competent at this point. This horse will need to be a little “hot” or naturally energetic to get around a Prix St. Georges elegantly.
It needs to have three great — even extravagant — gaits.
It must have a very clear walk with clear overtrack in the extended walk. It must have easy trot halfpasses showing good reach and cadence. It must have a talent for canter pirouettes showing good self carriage, activity and correct size. (For your trainer, these are the coefficients in the FEI Young Rider tests.)
Budget: $100,000 to $200,000.
“Okay, now these ranges are just getting annoying.” Yeah, I know. Again, the budget is going to depend on your goals. If you come to me and you want to just do the Young Rider level, we can probably find you something closer to $100,000, but it is going to take a while and you may have to make some concessions. If you tell me you want your child to have a great chance of a high placing at one of these major championships (and that the horse is also going to have a good vetting, a good temperament and be the right age), I am going to tell you to budget for closer to $200,000.
FEI U25 Grand Prix Division Checklist
Your child is between the ages of 16 and 25.
You have a horse (NOT a pony) that is 8 years old or older.
You have a horse that measures ABOVE 148 cm (149 cm with shoes).
Your child and her horse are competitive at Intermediate II. Meaning they are scoring in the mid 60s in recognized competition.
Better yet, your child has ridden the U25 Grand Prix in the FEI Test of Choice class at a level 3 qualifier and has scored above 64%.
“I don’t even want to know what this is going to cost me.” Yeah, probably not. But we are going to get into it anyway:It needs to actually be able to do the Grand Prix. Meaning it has been shown at Grand Prix and has scored in the mid 60s or higher.
It needs to measure ABOVE 148 cm (149 cm with shoes), and therefore be classified as a horse (NOT a pony).
It needs to be 8 years old or older to be allowed to compete in the U25 Grand Prix division.
Again, it needs to be sound enough to pass a CDI jog and withstand the rigors of international competition.
We would like it to be safe, but at this point safe is relative. You may settle for not homicidal. Your kid is going to want this horse to have some fire and energy. But ideally it has a workmanlike temperament and loves its job.
It needs to have three great — even extravagant — gaits.
It must have a very clear walk with clear overtrack in the extended walk. It must have easy trot halfpasses showing good reach and cadence. It must have a talent for canter pirouettes showing good self carriage, activity and correct size. The one time tempi changes should be reliable, straight and cover ground. (For your trainer, these are the coefficients in the U25 Grand Prix.)
Budget: $120,000+. The sky is sort of the limit here. To get a confirmed Grand Prix horse of any description, you are going to be in the six-figure range. But you will see horses in this division that are vying for senior U.S. teams, and the price tags can be… lofty.
A note on planning your purchase: When you are buying a horse, it’s possible that that horse can take your child through multiple divisions. For example, it is not uncommon for a family to purchase a pony that will take their child through both the FEI Children’s and FEI Pony divisions. Likewise, there are horses that riders will take all the way from the FEI Junior division to the U25 Grand Prix. This last case is not super common, but it is theoretically possible. Work with your trainer to determine the best plan according to your child’s age and your budget.
A note on horse prices: Every price given above is the price it takes to get a horse that has the training, temperament, and quality to go out and compete at the given level immediately. There are other avenues riders take to save money on the initial purchase price of the horse. Here are a few:
Buying young: Some riders opt to buy a young horse and plan to develop that horse over several years to eventually enter the FEI Youth Pathway at a certain point. This can work out, but you are going to need to invest in the help of an experienced trainer and be super realistic about your goals. There is no guarantee with horses. If you purchase a young horse with the intention of training him to a certain level, it is possible that he will never reach that level because he struggles with a certain movement or he suffers an injury or he simply doesn’t grow to be as talented as you hoped. All of these things are very real risks. At the end of the day, you will probably find that you spend the money up front to buy a trained horse, or you pay that same amount of money over time training the horse to be what you want.
Buying an older schoolmaster: If you happen to be in a situation where you can easily retire and care for a horse for the rest of its life (perhaps you own your own land/farm), this can be a great option. “Schoolmasters” — typically older horses with a very high level of training — are worth their weight in gold. They are often experienced, talented and tolerant. If you buy a horse in its mid to late teens, you are probably going to only have a handful of competitive years left with that horse. But your child will probably learn a TON and do very well. Again, you won’t pay as much for this horse up front as you would for a younger horse, but you will also likely lose the ability to re-sell the horse (horses in their 20s are not typically saleable and you can run the risk of this horse ending up in a bad situation where he will be misused or neglected). You should factor in the cost of caring for this horse for the remainder of its life.
Buying a horse with a medical history: There are many deals to be had if you can work with your trainer and your veterinarian to assess the risk on a horse with a less-than-stellar medical history. So long as your team comes into the purchase with a very clear idea of your child’s goals and plans for the horse, this can work out. But it’s among the riskiest options on this list. You never know when an inactive finding may suddenly become an active injury that will derail your plans. Similar to leasing an older schoolmaster, if you choose to go this route, be prepared to care for this horse for the remainder of its life. Also be prepared to spend the money that may be required to keep this horse sound, happy and healthy. Only you, your trainer and your vet can decide what veterinary findings you can live with and which are too great a risk. I’ll be honest, I am a pretty risk-averse person, but even I can admit to knowing several incredible horses that were passed over because of old inactive injuries and manageable veterinary conditions. Do you like football? Think of your favorite player. Has he sat out some games or even seasons due to injuries? Is he still performing admirably and are they still cutting him a check for millions of dollars? Yeah, exactly.
Buying a horse with behavioral issues: Do not do this. This is not The Black Stallion. This is the real world, where your child can be maimed by a horse in any number of strange and horrific ways.
“[Awkward Silence].” You did this, didn’t you? You know, you really should have listened to your trainer… No, your child does not have a magical bond with this horse. No, they will not go on to make an Olympic team in some sort of Hallmark movie ending. No, they don’t just need more time. Here is what you are going to do today. You are going to ask your trainer for the best behavioral specialist they know. You are going to call that person and ask them to do an assessment on your horse. You are going to do exactly what that behavioral specialist recommends, and then together you are going to work to find another kind, loving home for this horse. Or you are going to retire it for the remainder of its life.
Leasing: Leasing instead of buying horses can be a great option that does not saddle your family with as much long-term risk. But there are some drawbacks. One, leasing horses is fairly rare in the dressage world so you may have difficulty finding the right mount. Two, the owner may impose restrictions on how you can use the horse, where you can compete, where you can keep the horse and who you can train with. These should all be worked out in the leasing agreement, and only you can decide what seems reasonable to you. In any case, expect to pay 25-30% of the horse’s market value per year on a lease. Meaning, if a horse is valued at $100,000, you should expect to pay between $25,000 and $30,000 a year to lease that horse.
*Please see my note below on Dressage4Kids. If leasing a horse is the only way your family can afford to pursue the FEI Youth Pathway, you may be eligible for their horse lease program.
**I’ve probably mentioned a few times that you should prepare to retire a horse for the rest of its life. Let me make a blanket statement here in case this is your first foray into horse ownership: If you are buying a horse, you should ALWAYS be prepared to care for it for the remainder of its life. NEVER count on being able to sell a horse at some point in the future. You are buying a 1,200 lb flight animal with suicidal tendencies. This is not a good investment. This is in fact a terrible financial decision. But you love your child.
FEI North American Youth Championships Checklist
Your trainer is able and willing to attend qualifying competitions with you, or is willing to help you find a coach to support your child at these competitions.
You have a means of transportation to qualifying competitions which often require cross-state travel.
Your child’s school (and your work) will allow a few absences to attend qualifying competitions. Depending on where you live, you will likely find the most qualifying competitions offered between April and June.
You are willing and able to take 7 to 10 days off at the end of July/beginning of August to attend NAYC should your child qualify.
You have properly budgeted your competition season. The best thing you can do is reach out to your region’s FEI Youth Coordinator to get the most accurate numbers. To help you get started, I’ve created a sample budgets for horse care and training, as well as competition here.
USEF Festival of Champions Checklist
Your trainer is able and willing to attend qualifying competitions with you, or is willing to help you find a coach to support your child at these competitions.
You have a means of transportation to qualifying competitions which often require cross-state travel.
Your child’s school (and your work) will allow a few absences to attend qualifying competitions. Depending on where you live, you will likely find the most qualifying competitions offered between April and July.
You are willing and able to take a week off in late August to attend FOC should your child qualify. For the last several years, FOC has been held at Lamplight Equestrian Center in a suburb of Chicago, IL.
You have properly budgeted your competition season. The best thing you can do is reach out to your region’s FEI Youth Coordinator to get the most accurate numbers. To help you get started, I’ve created a sample budgets for horse care and training, as well as competition here. If you copy this document, you can edit it and adjust it to reflect your own expenses.
Financial Aid
If any of the numbers mentioned above made you gasp or pour a glass of wine, there are a few organizations I want you to get real familiar with:
The Dressage Foundation (TDF): Offers several grants to youth riders to advance their education. Learn more here.
Dressage4Kids: Offers scholarships, incredible educational programs and a wildly successful horse lease program. Learn more here.
Your GMO: Many USDF Group Member Organizations offer scholarships to their members to pursue educational opportunities.
Your horse’s breed organization: If your horse is registered with a particular breed organization, contact them to see if they offer grants or scholarships.
Other Money Saving Tips
Working student positions: There is still such a thing as sweat equity! And your child might be your trainer’s new favorite student because finding reliable help right now is nearly impossible. Ask your trainer if they offer working student positions. This is basically a way for your child to work off board and training by doing chores around the barn and/or grooming at competitions.
Equine adjacent jobs: Many kids take advantage of other equine adjacent jobs that they can do on the weekends or in the evenings. Some ideas are offering braiding and/or grooming services at competitions, tack or blanket cleaning, or making an equestrian product (bit warmers, browbands, apparel, etc.).
Seeking product sponsorship: Are there products that your child uses religiously? It can’t hurt for your kid to reach out to the company that makes that product and see if they would be willing to sponsor them in exchange for creating social media content promoting the product. Some kids are reluctant to ask for sponsorship because they feel like they do not have the credentials. But remember, the average buyer of many products is not an Olympian. Many companies like to be seen supporting the next generation of riders and appreciate the perspective that young people bring to promoting their products. When putting together a proposal for sponsorship, remind your child to be professional and present a clear plan for how they can help the company.
Seeking individual sponsorship: I would not be where I am today without the generosity of horse owners who gave me the opportunity to ride and compete their horses for free when I was a young rider. It ended up being a mutually beneficial situation in that I was able to keep the horse fit, increase its level of training and increase its value through competitive results without any cost to the owner. Sound too good to be true? Yeah, it takes a lot of effort, really good communication skills and a foundation of trust. I will do a future blog post on this, I think.
What’s next?
Now that we have determined your child has the basics needed to pursue an FEI youth division, we are going to tell you what you need to do to qualify for North American Youth Championships and/or USEF Festival of Champions. So we will cover all of the qualification criteria, what to expect at a qualifier, common pitfalls and checklists of all the paperwork you need to have in order. Stay tuned!
*SUPER IMPORTANT: This post is for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most up to date rules/procedures. If you are interested in pursuing the FEI Youth Pathway, I strongly encourage you to check the United States Equestrian Federation, United States Dressage Federation, and FEI websites regularly to stay up to date on the latest rules and regulations.
