Current State of Musical Freestyles by the Numbers
This article received an honorable mention in the 2025 GMO Newsletter Awards for first person experience articles for GMOs with 175-499 members.
Apollo the Mustang: A Golden Boy
An adult amateur shares how she went from being a lifelong "Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron" fan to owning her own mustang.
I Think I’ve Seen a Horse Being Mistreated. What Should I...
What you must report and how to (anonymously) do it: By Jennifer O. Bryant. Reprinted from the July/August 2025 issue of USDF Connection.
Alexzander: A Heavy Horse With A Huge Impact
A rider from Region 7 shares how, after years of hiatus, she returned to riding and found joy in showing - with a bit of help from a Friesian cross, that is.
Breaking Stereotypes with Calypso
A Region 8 adult amateur shares the story of the rescue mare who won her heart, and has become her greatest partner in both dance and life!
2025 Championship Programs Results
Thank you to all of the participants and sponsors of the 2025 USDF championships programs!
Biosecurity Begins at Home
What you need to know and do to keep your horse safe, even if you don’t compete. Text reprinted from the July/August 2025 issue of USDF Connection.
Healing Hearts and Achieving Goals
An adult amateur shares about the Belgian-Throughbred cross who healed her heart after a significant loss, & is now helping her achieve her USDF Bronze Medal!
Not Just a Competition
Returning author Lindsey Berry of Starberry Morgans shares what sets Dressage at Devon apart from other shows - the community and camaraderie!
2025 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®: High Score Breed Awards
USDF congratulates all the 2025 winners! Interested in participating in 2026? Visit the USDF website to learn more about these awards & how you can get involved.




















