FEI JR/YR

2023 Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI)
North American Youth Championships (NAYC)
August 8-13

Traverse City MI

Important information:

  • Qualifying Period: July 26, 2022 through June 19, 2023.
  • Certificate of Domicile: A rider may have only one domicile, which is where the rider has their permanent home and where,whenever absent, intends to return. A minor’s domicile follows that of the parent or guardian who has lawful custody of the minor (unless the minor is emancipated from their parent/guardian). For purposes of these selection procedures, a minor is any rider that has not yet reached their 18th birthday as of January 1, 2023.
  • Please remind your athletes that are over 18 or will be turning 18 prior to August 15, 2023 – they must complete both the Safe Sport Training and Background Check – and USEF recommends they complete both as soon as possible.
  • Please remind your athletes to contact the appropriate USEF staff member to verify that all of their USEF Memberships/Recordings, FEI Registrations, and FEI Passports are complete and verified. USDF cannot verify that information.
  • The first application deadline is March 14, $50; April 25, $100; May 9, $300 (last date) to submit an application.
  • Additional horses may be added to an application already received at no additional fee through April 25, 2023, at 11:59pm eastern time. Between April 26, 2023, and May 31, 2023, at 11:59pm eastern time the rider will be required to submit a $50 fee for each added horse. No additional horses may be added to the application after May 31, 2023, at 11:59pm eastern time.
  • USEF Selection Procedures 2023 FEI North American Youth Championships DRESSAGE

Please go to the USDF NAYC site for the most up to date information

YR Chef: Debbie DelGiorno

Jr Chef: Nicole DelGiorno

The FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) for Dressage is a unique and prestigious competition which brings together the top Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) Junior and Young Riders, ages 14-21, from throughout North American and neighboring countries. Young equestrians vie for team and individual FEI medals in the three Olympic equestrian disciplines of dressage, show jumping, and eventing. NAYC is subject to the rules and restrictions of the FEI and is designated as a Continental Championship. It is the only FEI championship held annually on this continent.