Hagyard Midsouth Team Challenge is a destination event located at the Kentucky Horse Park in late October. It is a unique competition environment that attracts competitors from the Midwest as well as the East Coast. Riders compete as a team as well as individuals. Each rider from a team is placed in a different division and will ride dressage under a different judge, in a different arena simultaneously with his/her team members. Team members will run cross country and show jump consecutively as well. Hagyard Midsouth Team Challenge encourages stall decorations, matching fun team apparel, and generates camaraderie.
Area IV Young Riders will select riders at BN, Novice, Training and Preliminary levels as well as grooms to represent Area IV teams at the Hagyard Midsouth Team Challenge. Individuals at the Intermediate, P3D, T3D and FEI levels will also be selected to represent Area IV. Riders must submit an application by July 1st, 2023. Teams will be announced August 1st, 2023.
Each selected rider is required to fundraise a minimum of $300 for the Area IV Young Rider program Funds must be provided to USEA Area IV no later than August 15th, 2023. Grooms must earn a minimum of $200 for the Young Rider Program by August 15th, 2023. Additional optional fundraising tiers will be announced that will enable riders to earn additional gear; for example, backpacks, coolers, etc.
Riders are responsible for their entry, travel and stabling expenses. Grooms are responsible for their own travel expenses.
Please be aware that Hagyard Midsouth Team Challenge traditionally fills on opening date. We cannot guarantee that the Area IV YR Teams will be accepted. Fundraising is not refundable, however you will receive your Area IV gear even if your entry does not get accepted.