Hello everyone,

My name is Ava Noone, and I am thrilled to share that I have met the requirements to be qualified to compete in the prestigious North American Youth Championships (NAYC) for Dressage this year! (It is similar to the junior olympics) NAYC is an international

competition where the best juniors and young riders from different regions across North America come together to compete. This event is a dream come true for me, something I have aspired to achieve since I was 9 years old.

Competing at NAYC involves significant expenses, including competition fees, housing, veterinary care to keep Gucci in tip top Shape, hauling, equipment and other related costs. I am reaching out to ask for your support to help me cover these expenses and make this dream a reality. I will be available for select services to also help raise money for this endeavor. They will be listed below.

I have dedicated my life to dressage, working tirelessly to achieve every accomplishment. My family owns a barn in Pittsburgh, housing 60 horses, which requires working 365 days a year while also still being in school. From a young age, I have been deeply involved in every aspect of running our barn, from caring for the horses to working with clients, sponsors, and vendors.

This year has been especially challenging for me and my family, as we lost our home to a fire in February. Despite this setback, I have remained focused on my goals and continued to work hard every day to reach this milestone.

Being selected for the NAYC team is a meaningful milestone in my journey, reflecting the dedication and resilience I've shown over the years. Your kind support will help cover the costs of this competition, allowing me to represent our region and share the results of our collective hard work and perseverance. Any contribution is deeply appreciated.

I am offering some services that I can fit into my already crazy schedule to raise money for my trip.

I am offering

- [ ] Tack Cleaning

- [ ] Horse Bathing

- [ ] Mane Pulling/Trimming

- [ ] White sock clipping & bridle path trim

- [ ] Quite literally anything that you don’t have time for or don’t want to do the brunt work for.

I am able to work for surrounding barns here in Pittsburgh.

Thank you for considering supporting my journey to the North American Youth Championships. Every contribution, no matter how small, brings me one step closer to achieving my dream.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Ava Noone

**Follow My Journey:**

Instagram: @akn_dressage

Thank you for your support!