Thirty-four athlete-and-horse combinations from six U.S. Areas and Canada will converge this weekend at Loch Moy Farm in Adamstown, Maryland, to compete in the 2025 USEF Eventing Young Rider Championships, held as part of the Maryland International & Horse Trials. The three-day championship event runs from Friday, June 27 through Sunday, June 29.
The USEF Eventing Young Rider Championships is a prestigious annual event designed to cultivate the next generation of elite eventing athletes in the United States. The competition mirrors the format of senior international championships such as the Olympics and World Championships, featuring both team and individual events.
Athletes will compete across three traditional phases of eventing:
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Dressage
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Cross-country
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Show jumping
This year, competitors are split into seven regional teams across the CCIJ1* and CCIYJ2-S* divisions, while five riders will participate in the CCIU253-S* division as individuals.
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Course designers for this year’s event include Andrew Heffernan (cross-country) and Chris Barnard (show jumping), both respected figures in the international eventing community.
Competition Schedule
Friday, June 27 – Dressage Phase
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CCIU253-S:* Begins at 10:05 a.m. ET
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CCIJ1* and CCIYJ2-S:* Held in Rings 1 and 2 throughout the day
Saturday, June 28 – Cross-Country Phase
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CCIU253-S:* Starts at 10:18 a.m. ET
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CCIYJ2-S:* Starts at 11:50 a.m. ET
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CCIJ1:* Starts at 1:17 p.m. ET
Sunday, June 29 – Show Jumping Phase
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CCIU253-S:* 9:20 a.m. ET
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CCIYJ2-S:* 11:19 a.m. ET
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CCIJ1:* 12:12 p.m. ET
With top young athletes from across North America competing in a championship environment, the event promises a showcase of rising stars and future leaders in the sport of eventing.
