The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) announced today the riders selected to represent the U.S. in the USDF/Platinum Performance North American Junior and Young Riders’ Dressage Championships (NAJYRDC), part of the 2008 CN FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC) presented by Gotham North at The Colorado Horse Park in Parker, CO. The championships will be held July 29-August 3, 2008. A total of 61 juniors and young riders will represent each of USDF’s nine regions. The NAJYRC is an exciting competition with a format similar to the Olympics, with teams of riders invited from the United States, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean Islands, and Bermuda competing in dressage, eventing, show jumping, and reining.

The following riders and horses will represent the United States on a junior and young rider team of up to four from each of nine USDF regions.

USDF Region 1 Junior Team: Elizabeth Kelemen and Palomos, Chelsea Allen and Foenix

USDF Region 1 Young Rider Team: Sarah Cunningham and Ivan, Jessica Zoskey and FA Patriot, Bonnie Efird and Magie Noir

USDF Region 2 Junior Team: Katie Foster and Sacramento, Emily Wright and Florestano, Katrina Hiller and The Toy Soldier, Allessandra McGinnis and Urban

USDF Region 2 Young Rider Team: Kassandra Barteau and Gabriella, Kristen Becker and Ramses, Brittany McCarthy and Cinbad, Dan Kreitl and Frulich

USDF Region 3 Junior Team: Katrin Dagge and Ladinor, Blaire Martindale and Lordano, Bryn Cahill and Giselle, McKenzie Jenkins and Tsarina

USDF Region 3 Young Rider Team: Hannah Michaels and Savoir Faire, Jillian Costello and Kismo

USDF Region 4 Junior Team: Lauren Gorton and Don Perry, Hans Baertsch and Rubinstar GB, Amy Hacker and Discoverer, Layne Sandercott and Cedrick

USDF Region 4 Young Rider Team: Elise Mann and Charisma, Meredith Kenyon and Rambunctious, Kristina Wang and Belladiva, Emily Wagner and Wagnis

USDF Region 5 Junior Team: Brandi Roenick and Pretty Lady, Brittney Klasic and Wadi Draa, Cassy Fitch and Kilroy, Morgan Heinrichs and Orlando

USDF Region 5 Young Rider Team: Holly Bergay and Soliloquy, Anya Bershad and Wonderboy, Sara Winkleman and Icarus

USDF Region 6 Junior Team: Meghan Kinder and Kosby, Paige Tracy and Undaunted, Margaret Odom and Oliver

USDF Region 6 Young Rider Team: Chelsea Pederson and HS With Honors, Chelsea Seburn and Rolex, Maya Dalla Valle and Tiolivi

USDF Region 7 Junior Team: Mackinzie Pooley and Jonkara, Ari Lopez and Corlander II, Samantha Billings and Lauris, Courtney Baine and Oletty’s Dutch Treat

USDF Region 7 Young Rider Team: Brianna Dutton and Tibet, Katie Johnson and Millenium, Christine Stephenson and Charly 285, Thomas Walker and Grundstein’s Legacy

USDF Region 8 Junior Team: Stephanie Nowak and Coriall, Hope Kassen and Pissarro, Ellie Sharpe and Sally Diane, Brittany Lincoln and Tai Pan

USDF Region 8 Young Rider Team: Laura Noyes and Syncro, Alexa Rice and Maarten, Meagan Davis and Cachet, Julie McKean and Stravinsky

USDF Region 9 Junior Team: Audrey Jones and Rondo del Rey

USDF Region 9 Young Rider Team: Rachel Campbell and Wandango, Mystere Moyes and Watussi, Elisabeth Steel and Caramello, Jessica Blackmon and Irnas

For complete qualifying results and standings for the USDF/Platinum Performance NAJYRDC, visit < a="" href="http://www.usdf.org">www.usdf.org. Or, for additional information regarding the NAJYRC, visit www.youngriders.com.