Fall means Regional Championship time! The 2025 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championships are in full swing – check out the action from the Regions 3, 6, and 9 below! A huge thank you to our sponsors, Great American Insurance Group, SmartEquine, Platinum Performance, and LeMieux! Here are some of the sights our social media followers shared with us from the competitions:

Region 3: October 3-5 at the Georgia International Horse Park (Conyers, GA)

Lindsey Holleger and her diminutive four-year-old Galaxy-sired mare, Galaxena, landed a double of high-scoring wins in the hotly-contested Open classes. Photo by High Time Photography

My coach Susannah Hamlin has been patiently teaching and encouraging me for many years, and my win in the AA 3rd level Freestyle and 6th placing in the AA 3rd level class at the Region 3 Championships was definitely a joint effort! As an AA competitor, I could not reach my competition goals without my coach’s relentless support. I see how she sacrifices her own goals for those of her students, and I will be forever grateful for her generous spirit, patient teaching style, and friendship! – Kelly Robertson Vineyard

Small animal veterinarian Kristy Truebenbach Lund rode her Licosto gelding, Living Lucky, to two wins at big tour level. Photo by High Time Photography

Introducing my kind, gentle, curious, and wonderful 5yo Oldenburg, Zenon’s Crusador! He was such a good boy at Region 3 Regionals, and we placed 3rd in our T3 AA Champs class! We’ve booked our travel to Ohio and can’t wait to continue our journey together. 💙💙💙 I am so proud to partner with this special boy! – Amanda Beth Castellone

My daughter Faith at her very first USDF Regionals and riding in her very first Championship class. Region 3. She had a wonderful time! – Jill Hutchinson

We had a blast! – Krissy Pruitt

My favorite moments at Regionals were definitely the camaraderie between competitors and the amazing atmosphere at the Region 3 Championships! Winning my championship class with a cheering crowd and then getting to cheer everyone else on throughout the weekend was such a highlight. The costume class was an absolute blast, so much fun and full of laughter! I’m so happy to have it back hosted by GDCTA, they truly know how to throw a show and make everyone feel special, including the dogs! 🐴🎉🐶💖 – Heather Fultz

Even at 24 years young, Sandra Dee, is still scoring and loving every minute at USDF regionals like she did when she was a young gal and taking home blue and red ribbons in Region 3 ridden by Elizabeth Junius and owned by Liz Molloy at Conyers Ga this past weekend. Nothing stops these gals. – Adrianne West Junius

First regionals (R3) for both of us! ✅ Learned a lot, and looking forward to many more to come. – Heather Snyder

Had a great time at Region 3 Championships at the site of the 1996 Olympics in Georgia. So much fun! Now waiting to see if I get a wildcard slot for Nationals. A long shot but you never know! It was awesome with so many friends. – Laura Duhamel

– Sophia Reginelli

Lauren Polk partnered with the experienced Donauwelle P a year ago, and their 73.413% Third Level freestyle was the highest championship score in Region 3. Photo by High Time Photography

Region 3 Adult Amateur Dressage Seat Equitation Champion – Marissa Collins

– Shauna Jones

Region 6: October 2-5 at the Devonwood Equestrian Center (Sherwood, OR)

Adult Amateur Julia Kelleher and her Swedish Warmblood X-Cilent, by Connaisseur, swept the board at Grand Prix. Photo by Ella Chedester Photography

It’s giving Devil Wears Prada “Strike A Pose” vibes… Tabby Ann claiming yet another Regional Championship title! Jessy Olson and horse show husband workin’ it at the USDF Region 6 Championships. – Noah Rattner

GAIG/USDF Region 6 Championships & Cascade Dressage Festival was so much fun!! Our team had a wonderful experience! Noah Rattner and his family were amazing hosts 🤩 Monica Meyers Fitzgerald and her team did a super job organizing all the elements required to run Regionals and a National show at the same time 😎 Thank you ☺️ – Helena Rouhe Beat

Last day selfie at the USDF Region 6 Championships at DevonWood = an exhausted Show Manager after managing both USDF Region 5 & Region 6 Championships. Congrats to all of this year’s United States Dressage Federation Regional Championships competitors!! – Noah Rattner

Earning my Silver Medal, Bronze Freestyle Bar, and a Second Level JR/YR Championship title all in one day! 😄- Mackenzie Brown

It was this pair’s first GAIG/USDF Region 6 Championships & Cascade Dressage Festival!!! After many set backs over the last few years, Sara Venn never gave up on her Handsome Jackson and they were Saturday’s AA high score winners!!! – Christine Headley

Brought my 3yo to region 6 and got sixth place in AA training level 🥰 and last in equitation because his baby brain was DONE 🤣 – Sanna Cooper

4th place- 4th level AA for R6! – Hannah Spector

Nadine Schwartsman, who has found ways to manage her heart condition, finished almost five percentage points clear of the field in the Open Third Level championship riding Klimt, by Belissimo M. Photo by Ella Chedester Photography

Aaron Janicki extended his unbeaten run on Jinicole M, an 18.1hh mare by Expression, picking up two Open titles at Grand Prix level. Photo by Ella Chedester Photography

Region 9: October 2-5 at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center (Katy, TX)

The Rocking M Stables (Dallas, TX) show team had a banner weekend! A great 2025 Region 9 show! – Lisabeth Swanson Bowman

Training level open champion for region 9! My first year as an open rider and couldn’t be more proud of us as a team! – Isabella Fielder

First Regionals jitters helped by companion animal. Max was so happy to have his little buddy and everyone was so happy to meet him as well! – Danielle Mayer Aymond

Thank you everyone at Region 9! We competed Third Level , Katy is a fabulous facility, the staff and volunteers truly go over the top to make the experience unforgettable. I love our Region 9 bc as you enter the ring for your test the competitor ahead of always says “Good Luck” and when I was leaving the person walking into the arena for their ride always was kind in saying “Great Ride.” In return, I have learned to do the same and pay it forward .. Our Region 9 I feel is very supportive and kind to all of the participants, and staff. The vendors are also wonderful , always having on hand stock ties, socks, jackets etc . Anything on may have left at home and items anyone wants to purchase. Thank you to everyone in Region 9, I’m so proud of our Region 😍 – Patricia Murray Hughes

NEXT STOP: The 2025 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan® will be held October 30 through November 2, 2025, at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio. This national, head-to-head competition showcases competitors in Adult Amateur and Open divisions, at Training Level through Grand Prix, and Junior/Young Riders at Training Level through Intermediate I.