Submitted by Brianna Zwilling: Region 4 Third Level Open Championships. DryBrooks Moon River. Hannah Draughan photo
Fall means Regional Championship time! The 2024 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championships are in full swing – check out the action from the final weekend in Regions 1 and 4 below! Regions 2 and 3, Regions 5 and 8, and Regions 6, 7, and 9 were also full of fun photo ops! A huge thanks to our sponsors Great American Insurance Group, SmartPak, Platinum Performance, and LeMieux! Here are some of the sights our social media followers shared with us from the competitions:
Region 1 – Virginia Horse Center; Lexington, VA – October 10-13, 2024
Me, Bishop and our fantastic trainer, Allison Spangler at Region 1. This was my first trip as a finalist competitor and it was awesome! 🤩
– Samantha S.Cenzi & myself Region 1, 2nd level. Had a fabulous test!! – Stephanie C.Region 1- 1st level Open Champion Allison Cyprus Dressage and Oceana ISF co owned by Ann Rosenberg – Kristin C.Hayden Kane and her new boy, Sonnenkonig. Hayden said her favorite part was her quiet and stress free hack on her new boy on this gorgeous VA sunset! I have to say as the parent, my favorite part was seeing my girls work together all weekend, Hayden was a huge help to her twin sister. Proud of these kids! ❤️
– Jessica K.Harper Kane and Santa Luisa took home Second and Third level JR Championships! 🏆🏆 on to finals! Harper said her favorite part was the whole weekend ☺️ – Jessica K.Region 1 – Elena Chisholm and Rebel Without A Cause. Ellie told me her favorite part was being able to place in all of her classes at her first ever Regionals, and getting to cheer for her friends.
– Lisa C.1st level MFS, 5th place and 1st level championship class 10th place out of 37.
– Kristine S.Region 1 – 1st Level JR headed to Nationals. Picture by Liz Crawley Photography – Heather E.Off to the awards ceremony! Isaias CDF with Betsy Fritz and Hinojosa CDF with Kelly Rose
– Kelly R.The annual Region 1 doggie costume class, with some very special guest judges! – Michelle K.
Region 4 – The National Equestrian Center; Lake St. Louis, MO – October 10-13, 2024
Former Region 4 Regional Director and founder of KCDS Linda Lammers and current RD Anne Sushko.
Submitted by USDF Region 4’s Facebook pageHorse show cupcakes are our tradition – Christen S.Region 4. My favorite part was the joy of riding outdoors and having our final ride be our best ride yet. It’s hard to just choose one favorite part because the support of my trainer JoAnne Bonnell, one of my kids coming to hang out, one of my students coming to groom, some of JoAnne’s students coming out to watch, the great NEC facility and staff, and the chance to watch an array of horse and rider pairs…it’s all just great! And let’s not forget that I found my dream helmet on sale at one of the vendors. 😉 – Christen S.My favorite part of participating in this event was getting to unplug and experience fully uninterrupted time with my horse, friends and family. Priceless.
– Erin H.Me and my QH Scooter
– Leah H.Holly Perdue and FHF Racharee at region 4 competing in the JR/YR second level championship, photo by Jennifer Kaiser. This year’s region 4 championship was my first ever regionals and I have to say that being in award ceremonies was my favorite part! – Holly P.Charleston MGF Region 4 third level AA 7th place and third AA freestyle 5th place! Coming to finals next month!!
– Lauren H.Isla, owned by Sue Neipert, Competed by Megan McIsaac. 3rd level and freestyle
– Megan M.Gotham I2AA, GP AA, GP AA Freestyle Champion and Designer Made WS 5th place Training Level AA – Sara S.Gerrit K
– Sara C.– Jordan G.– Laura I.I love getting to see all of our friends. Dazziana NHF 5th First Freestyle open, 7th First Open – Kari F.Bohemio CDF owned by Jerri Allen – Hannah O.#pumpkinspiceregionals at Region 4 with my best girl 💕🎃 – Leah N.Elektria owned and ridden by Katrina Hiller, Prix St George open reserve champion
– Katie R.Vino Bello MRF owned by MH Legacy LLC and Katrina Hiller, ridden by Katrina Hiller. Training level open 3rd place. – Katie R.Region 4. My favorite part of participating was getting to have fun with our team, horses, and getting to meet others 🙂 – Lisa R.Region 4. Our first Regionals and headed to Kentucky!
– Stina T.Region 4 … and being proud of your horse and accomplishments regardless of where you finish in the placings. Pictured Piper Ann and Reinder – Kari H.Region 4 did a wonderful job hosting, so many amazing people and riders! Meeting the other JR riders and making many friends along the way!Thank you for the experience!!! – Elizabeth C.We’re from Region 4 and there were so many great moments from this championship. The amazingly helpful staff who answered my every question, the efficient volunteers who kept things running smoothly, the kind comments from the judges who always found something positive to say, and the super supportive community we have in region 4 who always make me feel welcomed in the show ring. I think though that my favorite part of the past weekend was after a couple of discouraging rides earlier my main squeeze and I kept our heads high and were able to end the rough streak with a bang coming in as Second Level Open Freestyle Champions!
– Jenn T.– Jenn T.Bandera Tiger Moth and I went to Region 4 championships! This was our first region Championship and we had a great time! My favorite part was getting to meet other juniors and the awards ceremony 🤩
– Sage S.His Royal Hijinx (Jinx) and I missed the ribbons but had a wonderful time at our first USDF Regionals Dressage Championship 💙
– Sarah A.🎉🎉love the unique challenge of the adult equitation. It’s even better when you’re in the ribbons with your friend and training buddy Isabelle Gallagher – Nicole A.My favorite photo of the week was my dog catching a ride with show manager Heather Petersen.
– Hannah O.Probably my favorite part was watching young friends from across the country reconnect – Kari H.Royal Andrew- 3rd level open – Heather G.My favorite part was spending time with friends, family and the sweetest horses!
– Colleen R.
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