July 31: Youth Dressage Rider Recognition Pin Program – paperwork deadline
July 30 – August 4: NAYC at Traverse Co
August 15: Deadline to apply for the USEF Youth Sportsman’s Award
August 31: Deadline to nominate a youth member for Youth Volunteer of the Year
August 31: Deadline to apply for a Youth Convention Scholarship

For competitors entering or considering entering CDI competitions for the first time a step-by-step guide is now available on the USEF website.

• This guide is intended to support and educate those entering or considering entering a CONCOURS DE DRESSAGE INTERNATIONAL (CDI), an international dressage competition governed by the INTERNATIONAL EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION (FEI). Competing in a CDI is different from competing in a typical recognized This guide will cover steps required to enter a CDI and rules to be aware of during competition. This guide will look at entries and competition in these events.
• For additional information or to answer any questions please contact USEF Member Services 859-810-8733.

US Equestrian invites all 2024 high school graduates who are beginning their college career in the fall to apply now for the 2024 Higher Education Equestrian Scholarships. The program provides five $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are committed to advancing their equestrian knowledge while in college.

Applicants will be asked to provide a personal essay about their equestrian background and future plans along with at least one letter of reference from an individual in the horse industry. These documents can be uploaded as part of the online scholarship application.

The deadline for applications is July 31, 2024.

• USDF Youth Outreach Clinic Program(Ages 10-21)
• USDF FEI Youth Clinic Series(Ages 12-21, and 12-16 FEI Pony riders)
• USEF/USDF Emerging Athlete Program(ages 25 and under)
• USDF Youth/Young Adult Dressage Sport Horse Breeders Seminar(Ages 14-27)
• USDF/USEF Young Rider Graduate Program(Ages 20-28)

• USDF Youth Dressage Rider Recognition Pin Program(Grades 6-12)
• USDF Youth Volunteer of the Year(Ages 21 and under)
• USDF Youth Shining Star Award Program(Ages 21 and under)
• USDF Nomination for USEF Youth Sportsman's Award(Ages 17 and under)
• USDF Arts Contest(Ages 21 and under)
• Dressage Spirit Award
• USPC/USDF Dressage Recognition Awards
• 2023 USPC/USDF Dressage Recognition Awards
• Other awards available: Dressage Seat Equitation Award, Rider Awards, Performance Certificates, Year End Awards, and All-Breeds Awards

• USDF Youth Convention Scholarship Program(Ages 21 and under)
• Ravel Education Grants(available to Shining Star recipients)
• Other Grants and Funding through The Dressage Foundation
• Application Now Open for 2024 Higher Education Equestrian Scholarships

• IDA Quiz Challenge(open to current IDA team members)
• USEF/USDF Dressage Seat Medal Program(Ages 18 and under)
• North American Youth Championships(Ages 14-21)

• USEF Youth Programs
• USEF Lettering Program (Grades 5-12)
• USPC/USDF Dressage Recognition Awards