Photos by Jennifer Bryant
BOARD OF GOVERNORS: Delegates give of their time to help shape the direction of the USDF 
MIDNIGHT RIDERS? USDF president George Williams and “Paul Revere” at the convention welcome party, sponsored by NEDA 
REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Table in trade-fair area highlights the spoils and their sponsors 
SHARING IDEAS: A popular convention session is the GMO roundtables, where representatives gather to discuss popular topics. The Oregon Dressage Society’s Corinne Tindal Stonier (facing camera, behind laptop) leads a discussion on GMO communications. 
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENT: Maryal Barnett (center) with USDF Historical Recognition Committee chair Anne Moss and USDF president George Williams 
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENT: Janine Malone (center) with USDF Historical Recognition Committee chair Anne Moss and USDF president George Williams 
USDF VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR: Terry Ciotti Gallo (center) with The Paddock Saddlery’s (and USDF VP) Lisa Gorretta and USDF president George Williams 
USDF YOUTH VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR: Christiana Logan (second from left) accepts the award from USDF FEI Junior/Young Rider Committee members Rosalind Kinstler and Roberta Williams, and 2012 award recipient Catherine Chamberlain 
HILLTOP FARM TROPHY: As the Adequan/USDF Dressage Breeder of the Year, Oak Hill Ranch LLC’s Richard Freeman (second from right) receives the trophy from Allyn Mann of Adequan, Hilltop Farm owner Jane MacElree, and USDF president George Williams 
STALLIONEXPO TROPHY: Dreamcatcher Meadows Ventures Ltd. and Laurie McLaughlin (center, with Adequan’s Allyn Mann and USDF president George Williams) were tied for Adequan/USDF Dressage Sport Horse Breeding Breeder of the Year 
TRAVELING TROT: This sculpture goes to the highest-scoring DSHB champion. In 2014 it was Danae MF (Doctor Wendell MF x Rotspon), owned by Maryanna Haymon (second from left). 
COLONEL THACKERAY TROPHY: The Adequan/USDF Grand Prix Horse of the Year receives this award, which went to Legolas, owned by Four Winds Farm LLC 
SUNSHINE SPORT HORSE ASSOCIATION TROPHY: There was a tie for this award, for the highest-scoring Materiale champion. On hand at the banquet was Dantia Benson (center), owner/rider of Gedevasegaards Diesel (Tailormade Temptation – Gedevasegaards Desire). Not pictured: Joanne Sekor, owner of Exodus (GP Raymeister – Kyra). 
ADULT AMATEUR GRAND PRIX TROPHY: Alice Tarjan accepts the championship trophy from Adequan’s Allyn Mann and USDF president George Williams 
PROUD PARENTS: Roberta and George Williams present their daughter, Noel (right), with her USDF gold medal 
HONORING WEG ATHLETES: 2014 World Equestrian Games para-equestrian dressage competitor Sydney Collier (with service dog Journey) accepts recognition from USDF president George Williams on behalf of her fellow WEG Team USA members 
Historic Photo OP: At the welcome party, USDF members clamored to have photos taken with “Paul Revere” 
PARTYGOERS: At the welcome party at Ned Devine’s Irish Pub at historic Fanueil Hall in Boston 
HOLIDAY SPIRIT: A collegiate choir sings carols outside Fanueil Hall 
HOOPS GREAT: Bronze plaque and sneakers in the Fanueil Hall courtyard honor Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird 
SEEING RED: The Region 8 BOG delegates—yes, they color-coordinated—pose for a photo 
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY: BOG delegates enjoyed cake celebrating 25 years of the USDF Instructor/Trainer Program 
THE “MONEY BADGER”: USDF treasurer Steven Schubert in a lighthearted moment during the Board of Governors assembly 
STEPHAN AND FRIEND: USDF executive director Stephan Hienzsch with “Cavaletti,” donated by the Vermont Teddy Bear Co. and raffled as a fund-raiser by USDF Region 8 
GOOD SEAT! Many dressage VIPs autographed the teddy bear, which was won by Kathy Hickerson (NH) 
GMO PROMO: Members of the Central Vermont Dressage Association at the convention trade fair 
BASKET DETAIL: Hand-punched USDF logo detail on the French Creek Dressage Association’s basket 
BLACK TIE: Awards night is cause for celebration and getting dressed up, like these festive USDF members 
ALL-BREEDS WINNERS: American Morgan Horse Association All-Breeds award winners pose with USDF executive director Stephan Hienzsch (left) and Allyn Mann of Adequan (right) 
OLDENBURG WINNERS: Adequan/USDF All-Breeds award winners for the Oldenburg Horse Breeders Society NA Division of GOV pose for a group photo with USDF executive director Stephan Hienzsch (left) and Allyn Mann of Adequan (right)
