Wayne, Ill. – Riders between the ages of 11 and 18 have converged on the Lamplight Equestrian Center with the hopes of attaining a 2016 USEF Dressage Seat Medal Finals title. On Sunday, the young athletes will compete in two divisions, 13 & Under and 14-18, demonstrating their equitation in front of the judges. On Friday afternoon, the 13 & Under division performed their warm-up class, while Saturday morning saw the 14-18 division have their turn in front of the judges. 

A talented young group of 11 riders will kick off Sunday’s dressage festivities at the Equo U.S. Arena when they vie for the 13 & Under Championship. In the Grand Prix Arena, 14 riders will compete for top honors in the 14-18 Championship. With no champions returning to the Final, new faces aim to earn a national title. 

Both USEF Dressage Seat Medal Final divisions will be livestreamed on the USEF Network. View the full list of 2016 USEF Dressage Seat Medal Finalists and find out more about the championship.