2023 North American Youth Championships

August 8-13, 2023

Traverse City, MI

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.

The NAYC process can be daunting for new participants. If you are new to this process, click the button below for further information!

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Qualifying Period: July 26, 2022 through June 19, 2023

Applications for the 2023 North American Youth Championships will be available January 1, 2023.

If you have any further questions, contact the NAYC liaison at (859) 971-2277 or nayc@usdf.org.

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