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FEI World Championships Aachen 2026
The greatest equestrians in the world are set to face off in the 2026 FEI World Championships. Check here for dressage & para dressage competition coverage!
Finding My Way Home
You don’t have to feel fearless to begin. Sometimes all it takes to find your way home is the courage to start.
More Than A Dance Partner
I don’t ride for anyone else anymore. I ride for the honor of riding my boy, and for the joy of it. If we had a great, fun ride, who cares about the score!
World Championships Success Is Bittersweet for US Para-Dressage
Amid their unprecedented medal success, US medalists, supporters mourn the loss of US para-dressage champion Hope Hand and remember Paralympian Jonathan Wentz
By Kim MacMillan
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From the YourDressage Archives –Starting Young
I was a scholarship winner for the USDF Youth Convention Scholarship! My mom and I went, and were really interested in the youth seminars they had. We were at the convention for two days and got to meet so many people. I really enjoyed listening to the coaches and riders talk about their experiences in competition and with their horses.
The Magic of Minerva McGonagall
It was a snowy February day when I rode Minerva for the first time. She was a mover, responsive to my leg, & had gentle eyes that reminded me of my first love.
The Winter Is Long, but the Spring Is Worth It
Once I brought her home, she became a little wild the more we got to know each other, and there were several moments where I wondered if I’d made a mistake.
Small But Mighty Ponies – Part Three
We are highlighting “Small But Mighty” breeds on YourDressage! Riders who choose a breed registered pint-sized partner may be eligible for All-Breeds Awards!
From Tölt to Third Level
From her first ride on an Icelandic pony, this Region 8 rider knew that was the breed for her. Enter Odin, the pony who is making her dreams come true.
From Good to Great: Unlocking Your Riding Potential
This article was nominated for a 2025 GMO Newsletter Award for general interest articles. It appeared in the May/June '25 Midwest Dressage Association News.
Meet the 2026 PM Delegate Nominees
We’ve put together a list of the nominees for each region so USDF Participating Members can make an informed decision when voting opens on June 1, 2026.
Groom with a View
This article was nominated for the 2025 GMO Newsletter Awards for first person experience articles . It appeared in the June '25 WDCTA newsletter, eQuester.
At X, Halt, Salute Our Troops
By Amber Heintzberger: Meet two military veterans who pursued their passion for dressage while serving our country
FEI World Championships Aachen 2026
The greatest equestrians in the world are set to face off in the 2026 FEI World Championships. Check here for dressage & para dressage competition coverage!
Finding My Way Home
You don’t have to feel fearless to begin. Sometimes all it takes to find your way home is the courage to start.
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Survival Guide: Tack Cleaning
You’ve got the horse, you have the tack… now what? Taking care of your tack and equipment is a necessary time commitment for all equestrians.
