Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to welcome AGCO as the Title Sponsor of the Young Rider and Junior National Championships for the 2013 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions presented by the Dutta Corp. The AGCO/USEF Young Rider Dressage National Championship will feature the top 12 riders from the ages of 16- to 21-years-old. While the AGCO/USEF Junior Dressage National Championship hosts the top 12 riders in the 14 to 18 age bracket from across the United States.   

"Supporting youth has always been a priority at AGCO," said Chairman, President and CEO of AGCO Martin Richenhagen. "We are proud of our commitment to sponsor the Young Rider and Junior National Championships at the 2013 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions presented by the Dutta Corp." 

The Young Rider and Junior National Championships serve as an important stepping stone for up-and-coming riders as they take steps forward to compete on the international stage. 

"We are pleased to have AGCO as Title Sponsor of the Young Rider and Junior National Championships," said USEF CEO John Long. "Their support will help these riders as they take steps towards representing the U.S. in the future." 

AGCO is a global leader focused on design, manufacture, and distribution of agricultural machinery. AGCO products are sold through five core brands- Challenger, Fendt, GSI, Massey Ferguson, and Valtra. 

To learn more about AGCO visit http://www.agcocorp.com/

For more information about USEF Sponsorship, please contact Scott Carling at [email protected].