Area V Young Riders

12/31/2025

Featured Rider of the Month: Olivia Pratt
Olivia recently won the Area V Championships, with her partner, Fernhill Beautiful Boy🥇She was also on this year’s Area V Young Rider Championship 1* team, with Ardeo San Diego, that earned the gold medal🥇🏆
Olivia’s experience juggling 2 horses, her win at Area V Championships, and Young Rider Championships in Maryland:
I absolutely love having two horses because I feel like I have learned so much. They are quite literally polar opposites of each other, but equally amazing. Wicklow absolutely adores jumping and I feel like I’ve grown so confident in my skills with him. Beau is fairly green to the eventing world and has only been in the states for about a year, but he is such a naturally beautiful mover that it has truly helped my dressage skills more than I could have ever expected.

The Area 5 championships were so fun. I had a bit of a slow season so the championships were the perfect way to end the season in Area 5. I’ve had Beau for almost exactly one year and we’ve grown so much together. I could not have been more proud of him and his performance at the championships. He is truly a fantastic horse and just knows he will accomplish some truly incredible things as he matures and learns the eventing world.

I loved the Young Rider Championships. The venue was spectacular and my favorite part of the whole experience was working with Karen. She’s a truly amazing coach and I still implement the lessons and exercises we used in my daily rides!! Wicklow was fabulous in Maryland, he handled the pressure of a new environment so well and I am so so happy with how we’re growing as a team. He is truly the most incredible Horse I could ever wish for.

Special feature of what she’s up to now:
As I said, I had a bit of a slow season in area five this year so I’m planning to spend the next three or four months on the Florida eventing circuit. I’m so grateful for my Parents for supporting me and I know both my horses are ready for this exciting opportunity!

Congratulations Olivia!

12/13/2025

Hey Area V YRs! Here’s a chance to bid on a spot for YR camp at a great price!!

When you set a max bid, bids will automatically be placed on your behalf to outbid new bidders up to your max bid amount.

12/13/2025

Area V is excited to include a summer camp entry and many other awesome items in the online auction! Check out the link below to bid!

https://useaareav.betterworld.org/auctions/area-v-annual-auction

11/12/2025

Featured Rider of the Month: McKenzie Spain
McKenzie recently won the Training Rider at Willow Draw, with her newest mount, The Fernhill Fox 🥇🥇
McKenzie’s experience with her new partnership and their win at Willow Draw: “I’ve loved getting to learn and grow from his experience and gain an immense amount of confidence! He’s truly just the sweetest! I am extremely proud of our first win together at Willow draw. He was so great in each phase and I’m very excited to continue and build our partnership!”

Congratulations McKenzie!

10/25/2025

Congratulations to Kensington Hammerlind, Emma Sanchez, and Savannah Welty from the Creekside Eventing IEL team for bringing home champion at Willow Draw! Want to join the fun? Join a team or start your own!

10/22/2025

PANCAKES & PARFAITS AT TEXAS ROSE 🐴🥞
Stop by Texas Rose for Pancakes & Parfaits! Saturday, November 1st, at 7:30AM to 10:30AM in the covered arena. We can’t wait to see you❤️

09/20/2025

⭐️ Ride in style ⭐️🐴
Join us in supporting Area V with our merchandise fundraiser! All of clothing options will be embroidered with the Area V logo. You will get an email on how to order them. You can text 3253403014 if you need a new email sent.

List of merchandise

- Black soft shell jacket 🧥
-Navy sport-tek vest
-Black quarter zip pullover
-Military green hoodies
- Navy PJ Pants
-Black nike hats
- Black towels

09/05/2025

Featured Rider of the Month: Grace Fahrenbruch
Grace recently completed her first American Eventing Championships with her partner, SF Sassafras, at Galway Downs finishing Reserve Champion and Pony Champion in the USEA Junior Starter division 🥇🥈🏆
Grace’s experience at the 2025 AECS:
“AECs was really exciting because I got to compete with my best friend. It was really fun to hack our horses and walk courses together. I also met new friends from California and Austin! I am so thankful for Sassy because she makes every day more fun. I love her so much.”
Congratulations Grace and Sassy!

08/01/2025

Featured Rider of the Month: Lilian Pham
Lilian recently completed her first Modified event with her partner, Lilitu Ladybug, at the Chatt Summer Series finishing 2nd overall 🥈🥈
Lilian’s experience moving up to the Modified level: “Coming into this event, I did feel very prepared, just kind of nervous. The course and each phase felt pretty smooth and not difficult at all for me and Lady. It’s definitely been a long road to get here, but I’m happy all the hard work has paid off and I’m grateful for all the help and support I get at home!“

Congratulations Lilian and Lady!

07/23/2025

Congratulations to these Young Riders on winning the 2025 Superlatives Contest! 🥳

07/18/2025

Congratulations to all of the area 5 riders who competed at the Bouckaert June and July horse trials!

June:
Brett Youssi
Addie miller
Hannah fatehdin
Olivia fry
Lilian Pham
Catherine cherry
Sarah Jackson
Olivia miller
Mckenzie Spain
Mila bowser
Mary moody
Kamran fatehdin
Sierra fishell
Abbie glaze
Paige Lawrence
Emile bargainer
Anna grace minaldi

July:
Brett Youssi
Lilian Pham
Olivia fry
Mary moody
Mckenzie Spain
Olivia miller
Sarah Jackson
Kamran fatehdin
Emelie barganier
Paige Lawrence
Anna grace minaldi
Sierra fishell
Olivia Pratt
Hannah fatehdin