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2024 National Championship Commemorative Buckles

April 20, 2024 By Molly

This year, we are offering another way to commemorate your Nationals experience. Celebrate your accomplishment with a buckle! Buckles will be ordered after Nationals.
Riders earning the championship title in their division will still be receiving buckles at Nationals.

You can order by mailing the order form, or ordering at Nationals.
YEDA Buckles
11125 CR 180
Findlay, Ohio 45480

Buckles will be mailed 6-12 weeks after nationals.

YEDA Buckle order formDownload

Filed Under: 2023-2024, News

2024 YEDA Nationals Equine Knowledge Contest

April 17, 2024 By Molly

Calling ALL YEDA Members!!
“Saddle up your smarts and trot on over to the 2024 YEDA Nationals Equine Knowledge Contest! Let’s see who reigns supreme in the world of horse sense!”
Thursday May 30, 2024 from 4:00 PM till the Show Ends

Open to ALL YEDA members (regardless of Nationals qualifying)

3 Phases: Hippology, Identification, and Horse Judging

Levels designed specifically for each division:
EWD, Elementary, Jr High & Sr High
Placings for the Top 5 of each division

Register Online to reserve your spot
https://form.jotform.com/241046220181038

Filed Under: News, Uncategorized

Video Production Contest “What YEDA Means To Me”

April 2, 2024 By Molly

“What YEDA Means To Me” Video Contest Rules
What YEDA Means To Me- Video Contest Rules DOC
What YEDA Means To Me- Video Contest Rules PDF

Categories:
1. From the perspective of an individual rider. Tell us about your personal experience with YEDA! This may include how catch riding has improved your skills as a rider, how the YEDA community has provided new opportunities for you, how your coaches have impacted you, etc.

2. From the perspective of a team. Tell us about your experience being on a YEDA team! This may include insight into the dynamic of your team, coaches roles, how both the coaches and riders play an important role on each team, etc.

Length:
Video entries may be 30 seconds, 60 seconds, or 2 minutes.

Submitting your video:
Links to videos must be submitted to rettesolomon@gmail.com , by April 30th, 2024. Please include the following information: your name, video length, and indicate individual rider or team perspective.

Important things to note:
Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three videos of each length at 2024 YEDA Nationals.
(e.g., first through third place for 30 second video entries, first through third place for 60 second
video entries, etc.)

  • Entries may be created by current or past YEDA members.
  • All entries are subject to being used as promotional materials that will be shared.
  • Videos must depict YEDA in a fun, educational, and exciting way.
  • Videos must be submitted via email, as a Youtube or Vimeo link.
  • Video content must contain information regarding some or all:
    How to start a YEDA team.
    Explanation of team riding/catch riding.
    Leveling and/or divisions and classes in YEDA.
    College recruitment opportunities and scholarships provided by YEDA.

 

Filed Under: News

YEDA Royalty Competition at Nationals

April 1, 2024 By Molly

The following royalty positions will be awarded at the 2024 YEDA National Show in McDonald, TN:

  • Queen: chosen from high school female applicants
  • King: chosen from high school male applicants
  • Princess: chosen from middle school female applicants
  • Prince: chosen from middle school male applicants
  • Lil Miss: chosen from elementary female applicants
  • Lil Mister: chosen from elementary male applicants
  • Ambassador: chosen from EWD female applicants
  • Ambassador: chosen from EWD male applicants

Each category listed above will also have a first runner-up award, and other awards if a large number of applicants apply.

APPLICATION
DOC YEDA-Royalty-Contest-Application-2024-
PDF YEDA-Royalty-Contest-Application-2024-

DEADLINE MAY 1st 

 

For more information CLICK HERE 

Filed Under: News

April New England Show

March 15, 2024 By Molly

Location:  Cedar Ridge Farm     Address: 121 Jensen Road Barre, VT

Entries Open on  3/14/2024  Entries on Due on  4/8/2024
Entries Close on 4/8/2024

DOC Spring Fling Showbill
PDF Spring-Fling-Showbill

Judges:Deb Danforth and TBA

Hosted By: Cedar Ridge Equestrian Team

Host Hotel Information:

Comfort Inn and Suites at Maplewood – 213 Paine Turnpike North, Berlin, VT 802-229-2222

Patterns:  #11

Filed Under: 2023-2024

Feb 3 NV

January 26, 2024 By Molly

Location: B-M Arena   Address: 660 Shoshutor Ave, Wells, NV 89835

Entries Open on TBA  Entries Due on TBA
Entries Close on TBA

Showbill/Program:
2-3-24 Sweetheart Sashay Program

Scoresheets

Judge: Christina Hunter & Mackenzie Wachtel

Hosted By: High Desert Horseman

Host Hotel Information

Patterns:
Pearl/Opal = #4
Emerald = #3
Ruby = #1

Filed Under: 2023-2024

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