
Youth Teams






What are youth teams?
- Youth teams are organized groups of riders who practice together and travel together to horse shows.
- Horses and tack are provided for the riders use during lessons and at horse shows.
- All levels of riders are welcome. Riders compete in divisions based on their level of experience - from very beginners to accomplished competitive riders. Each division earns a score which counts for individual points as well as team points.
What "styles" of riding are offered?
- Miami Youth teams offer Hunt Seat (English) riding through the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA).
- Miami Youth teams offer Western Riding through the Youth Equestrian Development Association (YEDA).
What are the age groups?
- Miami will offer teams for Middle School and High School riders (grades 6-12) in the YEDA association as well as the opportunity for Elementary riders (grades 4-6).
- Miami will offer a Middle and High School IEA team (grades 6-12).
For more information contact Beth Frey at neumanba@miamioh.edu