As we kick off the 2023 Great American/USDF Regional Championships today, we went way back in our archives for this find!
Debbie McDonald rides Wordperfect (Werther x Wellcome – Waldmeister) to a Reserve Champion finish in the Third Level Open at the 1995 USDF Region 7 Championships. Wordperfect was owned at the time by Peggy Thomas. Photo by Sherri Scott Photography.
USDF strongly recommends all riders wear approved safety helmets when mounted. This photo is presented in a historical context.