The man charged with developing the United States' future equestrian talent will share his knowledge with New Zealand riders, coaches and judges at Manfeild next month.

There will be four days of dressage activity at Manfeild from Thursday, August 25, to Sunday, August 28, organised by Dressage New Zealand in association with Massey University and the international equestrian body.

Steinberg is the United States Equestrian Federation youth coach.

It will be the third forum at Manfeild Park since 2008 and continues the trend of involving leading international experts.

Dressage New Zealand became a partner in the Manfeild Stadium development last year.

The NZ Pony and Young Riders Championships were held there in January and the nationals in March.

Steinberg was a 1996 North American Junior-Young Rider gold medalist and later competed at Grand Prix international levels, including the United States League Finals for the World Cup.

His passion for motivating the next generation of riders has driven Dressage New Zealand to offer a first Youth Equestrian Forum on August 25.

Dressage NZ sport manager Wendy Hamerton has invited North Island secondary schools, pony clubs and youth riders up to 21 years of age, and their coaches, to the free-of-charge session.

The same weekend features a selection trial for riders seeking to be considered for the team of four for an Olympic Games qualifier in Sydney on October 28 to compete against Japan, Australia and South Africa.

Two team places for the 2012 Games in London are available.

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