Youth Equestrian Development Association

Developing Tomorrows Equine Professionals Today

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FIND A TEAM TODAY!


 

Who Can Join?

• Riders in 4-12 grade, alumni, and equestrians with disabilities from age 10 through adult,
• Western riders from beginner through advanced,
• No horse ownership required!

What Makes Up a YEDA Team?

• A coach
• A minimum of 3 riders per team
• Separate Junior and Senior High teams and Elementary, Equestrian with Disabilities, and Alumni divisions

YEDA Show Season

• Includes YEDA point shows and clinics held August through June
• National Championship Event
• Collegiate Invitationals
• NCEA Jr Medal Challenge

Special Benefits of YEDA

• Scholarship Opportunities
• Collegiate Recruitment Opportunities
• Individual Development through Yeda’s Core Values

Latest News & Results:

2026 YEDA Nationals

Hosted at the Virginia Horse Center - 487 Maury River Rd, Lexington, VA 24450This year, the 10 year Anniversary of YEDA will be one to remember! Click here for more information! Main Nationals Page Link HERE THEME DAYS:Thursday June 4 - Represent Your State DaySaturday June 6 - Retro Day Friday June 5 - Metallic DaySunday June 7 - Sign A Shirt … [Read More...]

Membership Form

Individual Membership and Division Placement for a YEDA Rider:Download the YEDA Individual … [Get the form]

Rulebook

Download your copy of the 2025 - 2026 Official YEDA Rule Book This rule book is effective … [Get the rulebook]

Pattern Book

Download our Final 2025 - 2026 Pattern Book in PDF format by clicking the link below. … [Get the pattern book]

About YEDA

START A TEAM | FIND A TEAM CHECK OUT OUR TRY IT PROGRAM Our mission is to provide an equestrian riding program for youth students, via both instructional and experiential learning opportunities. To … [Find out more]

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