2026 Young Rider Area VII Council

Congrats to the 2026 Area VII Young Rider Council Leadership and Ambassadors!

To learn more about the selection process please read here: Young Rider Area 7 Youth Council Selection Process Overview


The The Area 7 Young Riders Council are passionate youth eventers (ages 14-21) that help shape our eventing community. Council members serve as ambassadors, organize social events at competitions, and support IEL teams while developing leadership skills.

Requirements:

  • Current USEA member competing at BN or above

  • Be a member of the Area 7 Young Rider Program

  • Attend at least one Area 7 recognized event annually

  • Participate in monthly virtual meetings and quarterly in-person meetings

  • Help coordinate activities at our designated IEL shows (Spokane Sport Horse, Equestrians Institute, Inavale Farm, and Rebecca Farm)

Code of Conduct:

  • Represent Area 7 with professionalism and good sportsmanship

  • Missing two consecutive meetings without notice will result in removal from the council

  • Inappropriate behavior at events or on social media may result in immediate dismissal

  • Respect fellow council members, competitors, and event officials

  • Uphold USEA rules and guidelines at all times

  • Maintain confidentiality of council discussions when appropriate

  • Complete assigned tasks by agreed deadlines

Term: One year, with option to reapply

Need more info? Email seweide@yahoo.com or klzart@comcast.net