| Ryan Hites (WA) | Jessica Rattner (CA) |
Joanne Chmiel (IL) |
Kelly Irving (WA) |
| Brandilee Hilbert (NY) |
Kristin Wasemiller (OK) |
Katherine Sunder (IL) |
Adrienne Lyle (WA) |
| Amy Gimbel (NJ) |
Christina Beal (CA) |
Lindsay Whipple (VT) |
Elizabeth Barclay (KS) |
| Josslyn Chandler (CA) |
Bobbie Lynn McKee (AZ) |
Ashley Peterson (NY) |
Natalie Perry (WA) |
| Kate Fleming (IL) |
Martin Kuhn (IL) |
Jennifer Roth (OH) |
Jena Dick (KS) |
| Christina Rudman (CO) |
Claire Darnell (TX) |
Amanda Johnson (IA) |
Julie McKean (ME) |
| Gwen Poulin (FL) |
Katie Poulin (FL) |
Eliza Sydnor (NC) |
Hannah Holland Shook (NC) |
| Emily Tears (CA) |
Jordan Meadows (IL) |
Vanessa Simon (CO) |
Katie Alms (CT) |
| Michael Poulin | Beth Baumert | Charters Wilson |
| Rachel Saavedra | Katherine Poulin-Neff | Charlotte Bredahl |
| Cindy Sydnor | Sarah Martin (CO) | Sharon Poulin |
| Heather Bender | Eliza Sydnor | Debbie Bowman |
The concept of the program is to allow Advanced Young Riders the opportunity to enhance their understanding of Dressage theory through this European tour. The Young Riders observe, discuss and absorb the European training system. They watch their peers compete in the European Young Rider Dressage Championships, and then they visit top European trainers and riders. The program is open to USDF Advanced Young Riders, 16-21 years of age, and 22 year-old graduates of the Advanced Young Rider Program, who are riding at Fourth Level or above. A National Selection Committee comprised of leading Dressage persons selects the riders from applicants who have filled out an extensive application form, written an essay, and have secured written recommendations - both personal and professional. Selection is based solely on merit, riding proficiency, and commitment to training in the sport of Dressage.
This program is not for every young rider. Those selected must be at a highly advanced level of experience and commitment with their riding. For those who are, this introductory excursion into European Dressage means everything, and the riders come home more seriously committed than ever, knowing what they now need to work on to advance and excel in the sport.