BC Young Riders Program

A program for all BCEA members 25 years of age and under.

It DOES NOT MATTER at which level you compete, you are eligible to be part of the program. Watch the website for details on clinics, camps, lectures and more throughout the year.

There is a nominal fee to be a member of Young Riders.

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Announcement: Forms Now Available! Scroll Down. All Ages Combined Camp 2024 – June 28-30 @ MREC

BC Young Riders (BCYR) Program Details

NAYC + U25

25 yrs and under
HIGH PERFORMANCE

OUR ROLE:

We provide support and some funding, when available, for YR’s to compete at NAYC or other team competitions.

DEVELOPMENTAL YR PROGRAM

Open to any BCEA member, 25 and under, and to all levels

ACTIVITIES:

Subsidies for spring series clinics, and special educational opportunities
Cross country course walks @ all BC Events
YR Socials YR Focus show and Awards
Annual YR Summer Camp
Annual YR fundraisers

OUR ROLE:

To help riders move up the levels with solid skills, confidence + safe practice in all 3 phases
To foster leadership and independent thinking
To develop team spirit and friendship
To encourage and model sportsmanship
To prepare Young Riders for team competition
To assist all YR participants (competitors, grooms, coaches, support staff and parents) with the transition from National Horse Trials to the FEI levels of 3 Day Eventing
To help Young Riders learn the importance of volunteerism and encourage them to volunteer

BCEA YOUNG RIDER OF DISTINCTION PERPETUAL TROPHY

DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF JORDAN McDONALD
1984 – 2014

“A YOUNG RIDER OF DISTINCTION AND VISION”
Donated and sponsored by BCEA and the BCEA Young Rider Program

2019 RECIPIENT - NICOLE KOVACIK

2018 RECIPIENT - ABBY MATHESON

2017 RECIPIENT - TOSCA HOLMES-SMITH

2016 RECIPIENT - MADELEINE SCOTT

2015 RECIPIENT - CARMEN HOLMES-SMITH

2014 RECIPIENT - OLIVIA YOUNG

Jordan, as a young rider, rode his first horse here in BC where he was also introduced to eventing and for several years both he and his wife Shandiss rode in many BC Horse Trials competitions while based at Sarah Bradley’s Unicorn Stables in Richmond.

This trophy will be awarded each year to the BCEA Young Rider who exemplifies sportsmanship and dedication to the sport of 3 Day Eventing and is an inspiration to all and a true “Young Rider of Distinction”.

For further details and to submit your application for the 2024 Award, please click here.