The USEA has added the Starter division to recognized horse trials, and starting in 2024, Area III will offer a Starter Rider division at the Area III Championships. The championship will be held at Chattahoochee Hills in Fairburn, GA on June 28-30, 2024.
The criteria to qualify follows that of all Area III championship rider divisions: the rider and horse, together as a pair, must place 1st thru 5th at one event with no cross country jump penalties.
Please follow this link for USEA starter level requirements and regulations.
The qualifying period for the new 2024 Starter Rider championship division is December 1, 2023 to June 11, 2024.