The Artisan Farms Young Rider Grand Prix Series, presented by The Dutta Corp. in association with Guido Klatte, returns for a fourth year, featuring increased prize money and FEI sanctioning, at the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida. This year’s Series opens with a $10,000 Speed class on Sunday, January 19, in the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center.
Comprised of four events, the Artisan Farms Young Rider Grand Prix Series includes the $10,000 Artisan Farms Young Rider Speed class on Sunday, January 19, at 8 a.m. in the International Arena; a two-round $10,000 Artisan Farms Young Rider Grand Prix Team event on Friday, January 31, at 5 p.m. under the lights at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival International Arena; the $25,000 Artisan Farms Young Rider Grand Prix Semi-Final held under the lights in the International Arena on Friday, March 7, at 7 p.m.; and the $50,000 FEI Artisan Farms Young Rider Grand Prix Final held on the grass derby field at The Stadium on Sunday, March 23, at 9 a.m. A total of $95,000 will be on offer, as well as coveted world ranking points in the final event.
Riders aged 16 to 25, regardless of nationality, are eligible to participate in the Artisan Farms Young Rider Grand Prix Series, which provides a valuable stepping stone from the junior and amateur ranks to the grand prix level. Featuring fences set at 1.45m, the Artisan Farms Young Rider Grand Prix Series is an opportunity for developing grand prix riders to not only gain experience jumping in a team format, but also competing in three different venues, on grass and under the lights at night, all important elements that competitors will face as their careers progress.