Grier School

USDF FEI Youth Clinic Series
With funding support provided by The Dressage Foundation and the United States Equestrian Federation

The USDF FEI Youth Clinic Series is an educational opportunity for youth riders striving to compete at FEI levels. The goal of this series is to promote hardworking, talented youth riders who want to rise to the top of the discipline. These clinics are taught by top U.S. riders including George Williams, Anne Gribbons, Lilo Fore and Sabine Schut-Kery.

Each clinic includes two days of private lessons, theory sessions, and auditing. Riders must submit an online application and eight riders will be selected to participate. Riders should be 12-21 years of age (competing in FEI Children, Junior, or Young Rider classes). Riders competing in FEI Pony classes may also apply. Consideration will also be given to U25 riders if space allows.

Starting January 1, 2023, all youth and their designated chaperones may audit for free. Adult USDF members may audit for $20/per day and adult non-members may audit for $40/per day. Auditor registration is by walk-in only.

Clinic Dates and Deadlines

For specific clinic information, click the Region link (if available) below. If you have any further questions, contact the FEI Youth Clinic Coordinator at (859) 971-2277 or jryrclinics@usdf.org.

Complete Rider applications are due on designated date by Midnight EST.









Clinic Info Date Facility Clinician Rider Deadline
Region 1 November 21-22, 2026 Location TBD George Williams
Region 2
Apply to Ride
October 10-11, 2026 Far Away Farms, LLC
Pittsboro IN
George Williams August 21, 2026
Region 3
Apply to Ride
October 24-25, 2026 Noble Steed, LLC
Canton, GA
Lilo Fore September 11, 2026
Region 4
Apply to Ride
September 12-13, 2026 Serenity Rose Equestrian Center
Denton, NE
George Williams July 15, 2026
Region 5
Apply to Ride
October 17-18, 2026 Nighthawk Equestrian Center
Longmont, CO
George Williams September 4, 2026
Region 6
Apply to Ride
November 21-22, 2026 Devonwood Equestrian Centre
Sherwood, OR
Sabine Schut-Kery October 9, 2026
Region 7
Apply to Ride
October 24-25, 2026 Hi Hopes Farm
Redlands, CA
Sabine Schut-Kery September 11, 2026
Region 8
Apply to Ride
October 24-25, 2026 Weatogue Stables
Salisbury, CT
George Williams September 11, 2026
Region 9
Apply to Ride
November 14-15, 2026 Paragon Farm
Conroe, TX
Lilo Fore October 2, 2026
USEF Dressage Foundation USEF Emerging Athlete Program

These clinics are made possible with funding support provided by The Dressage Foundation and the United States Equestrian Federation. The Dressage Foundation offers grant opportunities for these clinics. Click here to find out more!

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