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Bridle & Boardroom: Riding the Edges of Time
Welcome back to Bridle & Boardroom, a monthly reflection where the lessons learned in the arena mirror the challenges of leadership.
The Greatest Gift
An adult amateur shares how her career, motherhood, & training her own horse have intersected, & helped to make her a better rider & a more resilient human.
Anything But Linear
A region 7 adult amateur shares about her imported Friesian, and how despite a non-linear journey, they are still working toward their goals together.
US Equestrian Announces Combinations to Contest Team Competition at Paris 2024...
US Equestrian is pleased to announce the three combinations who will represent the U.S. Paralympic Dressage Team at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in team competition for medals
USA’s Shoemaker and Vianne Finish Fifth in Grade IV Individual Test...
By Kim MacMillan: Promising new partnership is qualified for their grade’s freestyle final
Bridle & Boardroom: Riding the Edges of Time
Welcome back to Bridle & Boardroom, a monthly reflection where the lessons learned in the arena mirror the challenges of leadership.
Tech Security for a Secure Future
An adult amateur shares about balancing her tech security career with staying involved in horses through weekly lessons, volunteering, & educational events!
Young Entries
By Penny Hawes: Your GMO needs youth members. Here’s how to draw them in. Reprinted from the Sept/Oct 2025 issue of USDF Connection.
Everything is Greener on Saint Patrick’s Day!
This Saint Patrick's Day, we asked our social media followers to show off their shades of green. Check out some of the green outfits our community shared!
Book Club Report: How to Ride the Horse You Thought You...
How to Ride the Horse You Thought You Bought, by Anne Buchanan, was the 2026 first quarter USDF Book Club pick. Report by Ellen Broadhurst.
Beyond the Arena: Participating in Dressage Governance & Community
Youth Convention Scholarship winner, Olivia, shares her experience at the 2025 Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention, & how it strengthened her connection to the dressage community!
Patience to Quality: Shining a Light on the “Distinguished” Medal Program
This article received first place in the 2025 GMO Newsletter Awards for first person experience articles for GMOs with 75-174 members.
Book Club Report: How to Ride the Horse You Thought You...
How to Ride the Horse You Thought You Bought, by Anne Buchanan, was the 2026 first quarter USDF Book Club pick. Report by Ellen Broadhurst.
Bridle & Boardroom: Riding the Edges of Time
Welcome back to Bridle & Boardroom, a monthly reflection where the lessons learned in the arena mirror the challenges of leadership.
The Greatest Gift
An adult amateur shares how her career, motherhood, & training her own horse have intersected, & helped to make her a better rider & a more resilient human.
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Survival Guide: Fly Season
The colder months may be gone, but now, the flies are here, and it’s our responsibility to be prepared to keep our horses comfortable.
