Competition

The 2023 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championships are underway this year, with action from Regions 4 and 5, hot on the heels of Regions 2, 7, and 8.

By Susanna Newsonen: Packing and prep advice for those thinking of trying an “away” show

Fall means Regional Championship time! The 2023 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championships are underway this year, with action from Regions 2, 7, and 8, kicking off the action.

A Junior Rider in Region 9 shares about falling in love with the majestic Gypsy Horse, and how being introduced to dressage through western dressage has now led to an exciting pursuit of a USDF Bronze Medal.

By Ampara Visser: She rolled the dice on a talented dressage horse with serious behavioral issues—and it paid off beyond her wildest dreams.

The wonderful Westfalen! We are celebrating them as our August Breed of the Month on YourDressage!  Dressage riders who choose Westfalens as their mounts are...

Nancy B. shares her adventures in the sandbox, and her dedication as a student of dressage, which led her to hold various positions within her local GMO!

By Hayley S.: Region 2 AA shares the story of her mare, who has given her the confidence to chase a ticket to the NDPC, & USDF Rider & Horse Performance Awards!

By Lynda Palmer: As an adult-amateur rider discovered, because it led to dressage breakthroughs

By Kristen Guest: My early experiences were more heartbreak than harmony. I competed up to First Level, but spent a lot of time crying in the tack stall.