Granada High Senior Competes in Nation's Premier Equestrian Competition

Information submitted by Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District:

Granada High School senior Shelby Rocereto and her horse traveled to Lexington, Kentucky to compete in the North American Junior and Young Rider Championships held July 14 – 19, 2015. Considered the “Olympics” of horse riding for young riders, Shelby had to qualify in previous regional equestrian competitions to be invited to this renowned event, where she will compete at an international level.

“We are thrilled with Shelby’s accomplishments both in the classroom and field,” said Superintendent Kelly Bowers. “Her dedication to maintain a 4.1 GPA while competing at a national level exemplifies how a well-balanced student can thrive in multiple settings.”

The North American Junior and Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC) is a prestigious equestrian competition for horse riders ages 14 to 21 years old. Following the rules of the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI), the international governing body for equestrian sport, this is the only FEI championship held in North America.

Many of North America’s best equestrians who compete in the Olympics and international championships first started their career at the North American Junior and Young Rider Championship. Shelby Rocereto will compete in the Dressage division.

For more information about the North American Junior and Young Rider Championships please visit www.youngriders.org.

Stock photo of English rider courtesy Morguefile.