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USDF’s Original Membership Cards
Anne Zahradnik recently shared this photo of her original USDF Membership Card - for the 1977-1978 membership year!
USEF Licensed Dressage Judge Licenses Explained
The United States Equestrian Federation licenses dressage judges at three levels. Here we give a brief explanation of licenses, as well as requirements for judging specific classes.
Sue Kolstad wrote, “Beautiful horse. Unfortunately he saw too many ghosts today! When you had moments of submission over the back, he was beautiful. Keep on believing in him!” After a disastrous test, these comments meant the world to me and encouraged me to not give up.
After a disastrous test, Sue Kolstad wrote, “Beautiful horse. Unfortunately he saw too many ghosts today! When you had moments of submission over the back, he was beautiful. Keep on believing in him! Good luck.” This gave me the push I needed to not give up.
Beautiful save from being pitched over your horses neck! You have great determination to ride forward😉
After having had to have the Lusitano mare’s owner lead me into the ring with her finger through the bit, my best comment was “very determined rider”. The mare was having none of it that day!