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Making A Statement

Heard Around the Arena

Education

Book Club Report: Begin and Begin Again

Begin and Begin Again: The Bright Optimism of Reinventing Life with Horses, by Denny Emerson was the fourth quarter USDF Book Club pick!

A Clinic with Christine Smith

This article received an honorable mention in the 2025 GMO Newsletter Awards for general interest articles for GMOs with 75-174 members.

Competition

The Universe Said, “Hold On”

A Region 7 trainer was on the verge of leaving the industry, when a phone call from a potential client with a string of Friesians changed everything.

Survival Guide: Your First Schooling Show

You’ve decided to take the plunge and give showing a try. It’s normal to have show nerves, but the more prepared you are, the better you’ll handle the day.

Achievement

Saapke: My Friesian

After embarking on a journey to the homeland of her favorite breed, this rider unexpectedly fulfilled her lifelong dream of saying, “That’s my Friesian.”

Mochi: The Horse That Built Me

A young adult and a reserved young Friesian invested in each other, and their deliberate and steady training program is paying dividends in and out of the ring.

Community

Lights, Camera, Friesian!

A rider tells us about the many challenges her Friesian mare has tackled with poise and grace - from appearing on television to teaching dressage lessons!

Together Forever

A rider from Region 8 tells us about the lifelong partner she found in a Friesian mare, and the many goals they’ve achieved together.
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GMO

Can You Change a Habit

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This article received first place in the 2025 GMO Newsletter Awards for general interest articles for GMOs with 75-174 members.

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Competition

Survival Guide: Your First Schooling Show

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You’ve decided to take the plunge and give showing a try. It’s normal to have show nerves, but the more prepared you are, the better you’ll handle the day.

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