ABOUT DRESSAGE4KIDS, INC.

Dressage4Kids, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization incorporated for the express purpose of providing educational and competitive opportunities for youth riders and the adults who support them.

MISSION STATEMENT

To encourage riders under 21 to become true horsemen; to offer scholarships; to develop good sportsmanship; to support programs for adults who in turn educate youth; and to have fun.

To this end, Dressage4Kids, Inc. sponsors and conducts the following events and programs throughout the year.

YOUTH DRESSAGE FESTIVAL

This is the flagship event of Dressage4Kids, Inc. conducted in July or August. Instituted in 1999, the festival offers individual and team competition for riders from ages 4 through 21. Division championships feature a three-phased competition: a written test, an individual dressage test, and a group equitation ride. Divisions offered are Introductory through Fourth, FEI Pony, Junior and Young Rider and Para Equestrian. Riders may also assemble teams and vie for the USDF Region 8 Youth Team Competition. Classes for Leadline (riders aged 4 to 8), Prix Caprilli (dressage ride incorporating jumps), Dressage Trail and Musical Freestyle are offered, as are other competitive and fun activities. For complete details, visit our website, www.youthdressagefestival.com.

WEEKEND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

A weekend of lectures and demonstrations held in January or February, presented by local and nationally renowned trainers, judges, equine law and health care practitioners and sports psychologists.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

Scholarships are available for rider education, for participation in major national and international competitions and for enrollment in instructor precertification or certification programs. Some programs introduce youth and young adults to equine industry career opportunities. Other programs provide networking or financial assistance to aspiring and current young professionals to further develop their repertoire of training, coaching, competition, business and stable management skills. For complete details, visit www.dressage4.kids.com/scholarships.

FEI PONY CLINIC

This is a just-for-ponies dressage clinic held during the summer, featuring mounted lessons and lectures, conducted by renowned national and international riders and coaches.