YEDA CLASSES/DIVISIONS YEDA has several levels of riding from Elementary (4th and 5th grades), Jr. High (6th through 8th grades), and Sr. High (9th through 12th grades). These levels will include a walk-trot category to develop beginner students. There are additional classes offered for Alumni members. The Alumni classes include class categories for all levels of riders from walk trot to ranch riding. YEDA also has classes for Equestrians with Disabilities. There are two divisions, Amber (walk only) and Topaz (walk/jog). Each division will have an independent and an assisted class, riders can choose which division/class is best for them. All EWD classes have rail work and a pattern. YEDA includes rail and pattern classes for all riders, and offer our Senior High Diamond riders the chance to compete in both reining and horsemanship. The Junior High, Senior High and Alumni Sapphire riders have the opportunity to compete in ranch riding and horsemanship. This format will develop youth riders to be “complete horseman”, moving through levels to give students the opportunity to ride a variety of classes and varying difficulties. YEDA places the rider in a division through an online questionnaire.