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# YourDressage

Your daily dose of dressage! USDF’s YourDressage features a variety of articles, photos, & videos related to competition, education, achievement, & community.

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## Posts

- [A Serendipitous Partnership](https://yourdressage.org/2023/06/16/a-serendipitous-partnership/) - By Lorraine Martin: Takoda and I clicked instantly, and my favorite part of having a “rare” horse in the dressage ring is the chance to educate others about Curly and gaited horses.
- [Senior horse love—and health](https://yourdressage.org/2023/06/20/senior-horse-love-and-health/) - Proactive wellness care may help horses—and their joints—move comfortably into their golden years, extending their careers & your opportunity for companionship.
- [Prepare to Be Humbled](https://yourdressage.org/2023/06/20/prepare-to-be-humbled/) - By Jennifer O. Bryant: Its story arc interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic, the long-anticipated documentary film Paragold is worth the wait.
- [Fathers of Dressage](https://yourdressage.org/2023/06/14/fathers-of-dressage/) - Father’s Day is right around the corner, so to celebrate, we have put together a gallery of the stallions who make today's dressage horses possible!
- [Triplets Take on Youth Pin Program](https://yourdressage.org/2023/06/29/triplets-take-on-youth-pin-program/) - The USDF Youth Dressage Rider Recognition Pin Program was created to involve & educate youth in dressage. In Region 7, a set of triplets earned their first year pins!
- [Teamwork Makes the Dream Work](https://yourdressage.org/2023/06/21/teamwork-makes-the-dream-work/) - From trainers, friends, family, & grooms, to everyone else behind the scenes so we can shine in the show ring, lets celebrate the teams who make our dream work!
- [Bold Bays with Curly Manes](https://yourdressage.org/2023/06/21/bold-bays-with-curly-manes/) - By Michelle Stiegart Fobert: A lifelong equestrian shares the two Curly Sporthorses who got her hooked on this rare breed!
- [A Judge’s View From C Symposium and Clinic](https://yourdressage.org/2023/06/23/a-judges-view-from-c-symposium-and-clinic/) - By Judi DeVore The weather gods were with the April 15-16 Judge’s View from C Symposium and Ride-a-Test Clinic, supported by USDF through the GMO Education Initiative Grant and Grand Valley Dressage Society. Two days of near perfect spring weather at the Stirrup Cup Farms facility in Delta, Colorado with the fabulous Debbie Riehl-Rodriguez as
- [From the Judge's Booth with Janet Foy: Leg Yield](https://yourdressage.org/2023/06/19/from-the-judges-booth-with-janet-foy-leg-yield/) - FEI L4/5* judge Janet Foy discusses how the leg-yield should be executed.
- [Staff Profile: Lauren Curnutte](https://yourdressage.org/2023/06/22/staff-profile-lauren-curnutte/) - Meet USDF's receptionist, Kentucky native Lauren Curnutte
- [Training Tips - Leg Yield](https://yourdressage.org/2023/01/30/training-tip-leg-yield/) - USEF 'S' judge and FEI-Level Certified Instructor William McMullin coaches a rider through the leg yield pattern from First Level Test 3 in this Training Tip from the 2019 On The Levels videos, including real-time corrections and feedback on positioning and flexion.
- [From the Judge's Booth with Janet Foy: Free Walk](https://yourdressage.org/2023/06/12/from-the-judges-booth-with-janet-foy-free-walk/) - What are judges looking for in the free walk? Janet Foy shares!
- [USDF Capital Campaign Kicks Off](https://yourdressage.org/2023/06/15/usdf-capital-campaign-kicks-off/) - Charles Smith (OH) owner of Rocher, USDF's 2003 Grand Prix Horse of the Year, did the ribbon-cutting honors to kick off the USDF capital campaign.
- [Dressage Professional Initiative Overview](https://yourdressage.org/2023/06/15/dressage-professional-initiative-overview/) - This article won the 2022 GMO Newsletter Award for a first person article for GMOs with 175-499 members. It originally appeared in the Northern Ohio Dressage Association newsletter, NODA News, 2022/Issue 8.
- [Ravel: A Dressage Titan](https://yourdressage.org/2023/06/08/ravel-a-dressage-titan/) - In honor of Ravel's 25th birthday this week, we look back on his and Steffen Peter's accomplishments - culminating in his 2010 Adequan®/USDF Grand Prix Horse of the Year award.
- [Small But Mighty Ponies - Part One](https://yourdressage.org/2026/07/08/small-but-mighty-ponies-part-one/) - 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!
- [Education - Your Passport To The Future](https://yourdressage.org/2026/07/08/education-your-passport-to-the-future/) - Dressage education is your passport to future success. Check here regularly for information on upcoming USDF Education opportunities across the country!
- [A Partnership Worth the Miles](https://yourdressage.org/2026/07/08/a-partnership-worth-the-miles/) - A Region 1 adult amatur won’t let her rural location stop her from continuing to climb the levels with her Connemara pony and earn her Bronze Medal!
- [From Amish Auction Pony to Nationally Ranked Dressage Star](https://yourdressage.org/2026/07/07/from-amish-auction-pony-to-nationally-ranked-dressage-star/) - An adult amateur from Region 2 shares how a vague Craigslist ad piqued her curiosity, and led to the Haflinger dressage partner of her dreams!
- [Two Days with David Wightman](https://yourdressage.org/2026/07/09/two-days-with-david-wightman/) - This article was nominated for the 2025 GMO Newsletter Awards for first person experience articles. It appeared in the UDS Newsletter, April 2025.
- [Trust, Grit, and a Little Red Pony](https://yourdressage.org/2026/07/06/trust-grit-and-a-little-red-pony/) - A Region 8 mom shares the story of the partnership between her daughter and Roxie, the spicy firecracker pony who fully embodies the Small But Mighty persona!
- [For Love of a Lusitano](https://yourdressage.org/2026/07/03/for-love-of-a-lusitano/) - When I sat on Joao for the first time, he was so sensitive, but kind. Although I was very nervous, he was a complete gentleman & did not take a single misstep.
- [Entering at A in a CDI](https://yourdressage.org/2026/07/02/entering-at-a-in-a-cdi/) - This article was nominated for the 2025 GMO Newsletter Awards for general interest articles . It appeared in the June 2025 WDCTA newsletter.
- [Preserving the Rarest Gems](https://yourdressage.org/2026/07/01/preserving-the-rarest-gems/) - By Patti Schofler: How coaches and athletes tend to the training and management needs of the para-dressage horse. Reprinted from USDF Connection Nov/Dec '25.
- [Lavish Lusitanos – Part Four](https://yourdressage.org/2026/06/29/lavish-lusitanos-part-four/) - Riders who compete with an IALHA or USLA registered Lusitano are eligible for the Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards program!
- [Last Thursday’s Dressage at Devon Recap: Breed Division Wraps as Performance Takes Center Stage](https://yourdressage.org/2025/10/06/news-from-devon-last-thursdays-recap-breed-division-wraps-as-performance-takes-center-stage/) - The Breed Division wrapped up as the Performance Division began on Thursday, Sept. 25, at the 50th Anniversary of Kingsview Partners Dressage at Devon.
- [Last Tuesday's Dressage at Devon Breed Division Recap](https://yourdressage.org/2025/10/02/news-from-kingsview-partners-dressage-at-devon-day-1-breed-division-recap/) - Tuesday launched the 50th Anniversary of Kingsview Partners Dressage at Devon in style, as the Breed Division opened with 247 entries across the showgrounds.
- [Last Wednesday's Dressage at Devon Breed Division Recap](https://yourdressage.org/2025/10/04/news-from-devon-day-2-breed-division-recap/) - The 50th Anniversary Dressage at Devon continued to showcase the nation’s most promising sport horses as Day Two of the Breed Division delivered big scores.
- [Last Friday’s Dressage at Devon Recap: High Scores, High Spirits and a Blonde Wig Crown](https://yourdressage.org/2025/10/08/news-from-devon-last-fridays-recap-high-scores-high-spirits-and-a-blonde-wig-crown/) - Day Four of the 50th Anniversary Kingsview Partners Dressage at Devon showcased the best of international dressage sport and spirit.
- [Last Saturday’s Dressage at Devon Recap: Icons, Atmosphere and Top Scores](https://yourdressage.org/2025/10/11/news-from-devon-last-saturdays-recap-icons-atmosphere-and-top-scores/) - Day Five of the Kingsview Partners Dressage at Devon brought together past and present in a blend of pageantry and high-level sport.
- [Kingsview Partners Dressage at Devon’s Golden Milestone Ends on a High Note with Family Fun and Freestyle Wins](https://yourdressage.org/2025/10/13/kingsview-partners-dressage-at-devons-golden-milestone-ends-on-a-high-note-with-family-fun-and-freestyle-wins/) - With the Performance Division in its fourth day and the grounds buzzing with spectators, shoppers and families, Sunday began with competition and celebration!
- [Protego Santana, My Own Holy Protector](https://yourdressage.org/2026/06/24/protego-santana-my-own-holy-protector/) - A para rider shares how a twist of fate put an injured Lusitano in her path after a riding accident resulted in a catastrophic injury to her foot.
- [Back in the Saddle with Pasador](https://yourdressage.org/2026/06/22/back-in-the-saddle-with-pasador/) - An adult amateur rerider shares about the four-year-old, recently gelded Lusitano she acquired at age 70, & how they are now dancing their way to their dreams!
- [Lavish Lusitanos – Part Three](https://yourdressage.org/2026/06/18/lavish-lusitanos-part-three/) - Riders who compete with an IALHA or USLA registered Lusitano are eligible for the Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards program!
- [Riding Around the World](https://yourdressage.org/2026/06/17/riding-around-the-world/) - California-based author Kara L. Stewart has done the research & compiled it here so you can get in some dressage-saddle time on your next vacation!
- [Choreographing Your Dressage Freestyle](https://yourdressage.org/2026/06/16/choreographing-your-dressage-freestyle/) - Everything you need to know to choreograph your dressage freestyle! By Sally O’Dwyer, with expert contributions from Janet "Dolly" Hannon.
- [An Unfathomable Loss: Grieving Your Heart Horse](https://yourdressage.org/2026/06/11/an-unfathomable-loss-grieving-your-heart-horse/) - This article was nominated for the 2025 GMO Newsletter Awards for first person experience articles. It appeared in the SLADS newsletter, Hoof Prints, May 2025.
- [Rider Biomechanics](https://yourdressage.org/2024/10/18/rider-biomechanics/) - How judges evaluate the rider in the dressage tests. This article is reprinted from the July/August 2024 issue of USDF Connection.
- [A Partnership with the “Diablo”](https://yourdressage.org/2026/06/12/a-partnership-with-the-diablo/) - A Region 3 adult amateur shares the success she’s found with her Lusitano, and how he’s changed the trajectory of her riding career.
- [Lavish Lusitanos – Part Two](https://yourdressage.org/2026/06/10/lavish-lusitanos-part-two/) - Riders who compete with an IALHA or USLA registered Lusitano are eligible for the Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards program!
- [Bridle & Boardroom: Grace in the Season](https://yourdressage.org/2026/06/10/bridle-boardroom-grace-in-the-season/) - Welcome back to Bridle & Boardroom, a monthly reflection where the lessons learned in the arena mirror the challenges of leadership.
- [The USDF Dressage Development Seminars - Part 1](https://yourdressage.org/2025/09/26/usdf-instructor-trainer-development-program-dressage-development-seminars/) - Learn about the revamped Dressage Development Program from one of the people who make it happen, a host of USDF Dressage Development Seminars!
- [Gold for Mo](https://yourdressage.org/2019/03/05/gold-for-mo/) - By Tillie Jones I remember being in awe of those girls that seemed to win all the awards. They were much older. Sophisticated. Refined. They seemed to be able to effortlessly get their horses to do amazing things. It was my seventh birthday, that day when my parents removed the blindfold from my eyes and
- [Venetia Star: A Guiding Light To Recovery](https://yourdressage.org/2026/06/09/venetia-star-a-guiding-light-to-recovery/) - A region 1 rider shares how her Lusitano/Hackney cross mare helped her find her independence in the saddle again following a traumatic brain injury.
- [The Value In The Struggle: Saddlebreds In The Upper Levels](https://yourdressage.org/2026/06/08/the-value-in-the-struggle-saddlebreds-in-the-upper-levels/) - For me, the value is in the struggle. For each challenge faced, I am a better rider for it. These horses forced me to think deeply & honestly.
- [Thirty Years to N’Dependence](https://yourdressage.org/2026/06/05/thirty-years-to-ndependence/) - After 30 years of dreaming of horse ownership, a Region 5 adult amateur found her perfect partner in a green prospect all the way across the country.
- [Like a Small Banana](https://yourdressage.org/2026/06/04/like-a-small-banana/) - This article was nominated for the 2025 GMO Newsletter Awards for general interest articles . It appeared in the April 2025 Utah Dressage Society newsletter.
- [The Winding Road That Led Me To Where I’m Meant To Be](https://yourdressage.org/2026/06/03/the-winding-road-that-led-me-to-where-im-meant-to-be/) - "When I look back on everything—the challenges, the heartbreak, the fight, the comeback—I wouldn’t trade a single moment. Every step led me here."
- [Lavish Lusitanos - Part One](https://yourdressage.org/2026/06/03/lavish-lusitanos-part-one/) - Riders who compete with an IALHA or USLA registered Lusitano are eligible for the Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards program!
- [Meet the 2026 PM Delegate Nominees](https://yourdressage.org/2026/05/25/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.
- [It’s All About Balance](https://yourdressage.org/2026/06/01/its-all-about-balance/) - My journey to become a TD started almost four years ago. I was volunteering at a show, when our show secretary proposed that I look into the licensing process.
- [Working Hard but Not Moving Forward?](https://yourdressage.org/2026/05/29/working-hard-but-not-moving-forward/) - Most of us begin the sport full of enthusiasm, inspired by the beauty and harmony of dressage. But over time, progress becomes harder to recognize.
- [Tenacious Thoroughbreds - Part Four](https://yourdressage.org/2026/05/27/tenacious-thoroughbreds-part-four/) - The Tenacious Thoroughbred! Throughout May, we are featuring Thoroughbreds & are so excited to share all the photos we received of this versatile breed!
- [Patience to Quality: Shining a Light on the “Distinguished” Medal Program](https://yourdressage.org/2026/04/09/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.
- [One Small Victory At A Time for Tucker](https://yourdressage.org/2026/05/28/one-small-victory-at-a-time-for-tucker/) - A rider located in Region 6 shares the ups and downs of life with her Thoroughbred, Tucker Too, who was everything she didn’t know she needed in a partner!
- [Clinic Report: Suzanne Galdun](https://yourdressage.org/2026/05/28/clinic-report-suzanne-galdun/) - This article was nominated for the 2025 GMO Newsletter Awards. It appeared in the NWDA newsletter The Accent Branches, June 2025.
- [A Tale of Tails Part III: The Sweet & Sour of Silver ](https://yourdressage.org/2026/05/27/a-tale-of-tails-part-iii-the-sweet-sour-of-silver/) - "As Kim says - and I truly believe - Bob and I have defied all the odds, and the lessons learned in this rich experience are the true reward."
- [From Training to Prix St. Georges: The Little Thoroughbred That Could](https://yourdressage.org/2026/05/26/from-training-to-prix-st-georges-the-little-thoroughbred-that-could/) - It was “love at first ride” for this rider & her Thoroughbred, Rambo Ruckus, who has gone from being labeled as “scary” to a champion in & out of the showring.
- [Early Mornings Reap Rewards for Motivated Triple Winner Emily O’Neill at USDF Regional Championships](https://yourdressage.org/2025/10/09/early-mornings-reap-rewards-for-motivated-triple-winner-emily-oneill-at-usdf-regional-championships/) - The 2025 Great American/USDF Regional Championship season has concluded! Get the inside scoop on the results from Regions 1, 4, and 9.
- [An Homage to Strong Girls](https://yourdressage.org/2026/05/22/an-homage-to-strong-girls/) - A region 2 rider shares her journey with her two very different Thoroughbred mares, Gravel Gertie and Castle Dreams, whom she acquired from CANTER USA!
- [Quality riding, it is up to the rider](https://yourdressage.org/2026/05/21/quality-riding-it-is-up-to-the-rider/) - This article was nominated for the 2025 GMO Newsletter Awards. It appeared in the newsletter TREA Branches, September 2024.
- [A Journey of Partnership, Perseverance, and Purpose](https://yourdressage.org/2026/05/21/a-journey-of-partnership-perseverance-and-purpose/) - What began as a hopeful investment in a promising young horse quickly revealed itself to be something far more meaningful.
- [Tenacious Thoroughbreds - Part Three](https://yourdressage.org/2026/05/20/tenacious-thoroughbreds-part-three/) - The Tenacious Thoroughbred! Throughout May, we are featuring Thoroughbreds & are so excited to share all the photos we received of this versatile breed!
- [From Kissing Spine to Centerline: Whip’s New Beginning](https://yourdressage.org/2026/05/20/from-kissing-spine-to-centerline-whips-new-beginning/) - A rider from Region 8 rehabs her off-track Thoroughbred after an intense kissing spine surgery, helping him be rid of his pain and find joy in the sandbox!
- [Meet the 2025 PM Delegate Nominees](https://yourdressage.org/2025/05/29/meet-the-2025-pm-delegate-nominees/) - Here's all of the 2025 PM delegate nominees by region! Vote for your delegates by logging in to the USDF website between June 1 and June 30.
- [Against the Odds: Our Path from Diagnosis to Championships](https://yourdressage.org/2026/05/19/against-the-odds-our-path-from-diagnosis-to-championships/) - Read how a Region 7 ammy harnessed the healing power of dressage to help her off-track event prospect maintain, and even improve, her kissing spine diagnosis.
- [Meet the Certified Instructor – Caroline Stevenson](https://yourdressage.org/2026/05/18/meet-the-certified-instructor-caroline-stevenson/) - Meet Caroline Stevenson, a USDF Bronze & Silver Medalist, & Gold Medalist with Distinction, who recently became a USDF Certified Instructor through Fourth Level.
- [Soto Speaks - Are You Listening?](https://yourdressage.org/2026/05/15/soto-speaks-are-you-listening/) - After entering a lease on an off-track Thoroughbred with an unknown history, this rider from Region 9 made it her mission to find out who he was.
- [Bill McMullin – A Journey Through Certification](https://yourdressage.org/2025/10/15/bill-mcmullin-a-journey-through-certification/) - Read as Bill McMullin, ‘S’ judge and USDF Faculty Member, shares how instructor certification has shaped his career in the dressage ring - on and off the horse!
- [Tenacious Thoroughbreds – Part Two](https://yourdressage.org/2026/05/13/tenacious-thoroughbreds-part-two/) - The Tenacious Thoroughbred! Throughout May, we are featuring Thoroughbreds & are so excited to share all the photos we received of this versatile breed!
- [A Fast Break Into a New Career](https://yourdressage.org/2026/05/12/a-fast-break-into-a-new-career/) - A Region 2 rider shares how her life has come to revolve around Thoroughbreds, including having a career at an OTTB rehoming facility & developing her own OTTBs!
- [Survival Guide: Forage 101](https://yourdressage.org/2026/05/11/survival-guide-forage-101/) - Forage can make or break your horses’ well-balanced diet, and the better your forage suits your horses’ needs, the less grain you have to buy.
- [The Roots of Dressage](https://yourdressage.org/2026/05/08/the-roots-of-dressage/) - By Sue Kolstad with Amber Heintzberger: How and where did dressage originate? A dressage judge and historian explains.
- [A Tough Nut to Crack](https://yourdressage.org/2026/05/06/a-tough-nut-to-crack/) - A Region 1 rider shares her journey with Fin, a track-fit Thoroughbred filly turned bona fide dressage queen, despite her conformation acting against her!
- [Thoroughbreds in Dressage: My Journey with Vintage Print](https://yourdressage.org/2026/05/07/thoroughbreds-in-dressage-my-journey-with-vintage-print/) - A lifelong Thoroughbred rider from Region 4 shares how the New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program led her to her current partner, Vintage Print!
- [Tenacious Thoroughbreds - Part One](https://yourdressage.org/2026/05/06/tenacious-thoroughbreds-part-one/) - The Tenacious Thoroughbred! Throughout May, we are featuring Thoroughbreds & are so excited to share all the photos we received of this versatile breed!
- [Third Time’s A Charm](https://yourdressage.org/2026/05/05/third-times-a-charm/) - A Region 1 rider shares how a former broodmare has inspired her to take on the broodmare division of the Retired Racehorse Project's Thoroughbred Makeover!
- [Meet the Certified Instructor - Rebekah Stought](https://yourdressage.org/2026/04/30/meet-the-certified-instructor-rebekah-stought/) - Meet Region 2 Certified Instructor (Training Through Second Level) Rebekah Stought!
- [Cruisin Ta Recovery, Cruisin Ta Success](https://yourdressage.org/2025/05/02/cruisin-ta-recovery-cruisin-ta-success/) - Every story has a unique blend of excitement, intrigue, heartbreak, love, & humor. My story with Teddy isn’t over but it has been quite the roller coaster ride.
- [A Mirror of Myself](https://yourdressage.org/2023/05/09/a-mirror-of-myself/) - In October Logan made the trek from Oklahoma to Ohio. The moment I laid eyes on him in the flesh I knew he was going to be my partner. I didn't realize at the time he was going to heal me as well.
- [Shaping Lumps of Potential](https://yourdressage.org/2026/05/02/shaping-lumps-of-potential/) - There is so much to learn, and what you learn after you think you know a lot is where it really starts to count. This is true for both medicine and riding.
- [Thriving Thoroughbreds – Part Four](https://yourdressage.org/2021/11/24/thriving-thoroughbreds-part-four/) - Salute to the Thoroughbred! This month on YourDressage, we are saluting the versatile Thoroughbred and Thoroughbred crosses of all kinds. Dressage riders who choose Thoroughbreds as their mounts are eligible for Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards as The Jockey Club is a Participating Organization. We recently asked our social media followers to share about what makes these horses so special. Below, you can
- [Jumping Into the Deep End](https://yourdressage.org/2026/04/23/jumping-into-the-deep-end/) - This article received first place in the 2025 GMO Newsletter Awards. It appeared in the ESDCTA newsletter, Collective Remarks, May 2025.
- [Six Tips from a Dressage Technical Delegate](https://yourdressage.org/2026/05/04/six-tips-from-a-dressage-technical-delegate/) - Christina Harmon shares a few of the things she's learned along her journey to becoming a USEF 'r' Technical Delegate to help you have a better show experience.
- [2024 USDF Convention - An Overview](https://yourdressage.org/2026/05/14/2024-usdf-convention-an-overview/) - This article was nominated for the 2025 GMO Newsletter Awards. It appeared in the Midwest Dressage Association News Jan/Feb/Mar 2025 issue.
- [Scholarship Ride: Finding Focus and Motivation](https://yourdressage.org/2026/05/07/scholarship-ride-finding-focus-and-motivation/) - This article received first place in the 2025 GMO Newsletter Awards for first person experience articles for GMOs with fewer than 75 members.
- [Bridle & Boardroom: Riding the Edges of Time](https://yourdressage.org/2026/05/01/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.
- [A Journey Traveled Together](https://yourdressage.org/2022/11/22/a-journey-traveled-together/) - Sweet Seniors! On #YourDressage, we have been celebrating the special horses in our lives that are ages 20 and up through photo galleries and exclusive stories. Join us through the end of November as we celebrate the ‘Golden Oldies’ of the dressage community! By Jessica Lund It is said that things get better with age
- [Ambitious Adult Amateurs – Part Five](https://yourdressage.org/2026/04/29/ambitious-adult-amateurs-part-five/) - April is Adult Amateur month! Check out some of the amazing dancing pairs that our social media followers shared with us.
- [Tech Security for a Secure Future](https://yourdressage.org/2026/04/30/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!
- [The Greatest Gift](https://yourdressage.org/2026/04/29/the-greatest-gift-2/) - 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.
- [Truly Lucky](https://yourdressage.org/2026/04/22/truly-lucky/) - An adult amateur from Region 7 tells us about the series of events that led her to a rescue horse, & how he helped her learn to have fun in the sandbox again.
- [Anything But Linear](https://yourdressage.org/2026/04/24/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.
- [Ambitious Adult Amateurs – Part Four](https://yourdressage.org/2026/04/22/ambitious-adult-amateurs-part-four/) - April is Adult Amateur month! Check out some of the amazing dancing pairs that our social media followers shared with us.
- [Twenty-Three Years of Dancing for a Cure](https://yourdressage.org/2026/04/21/twenty-three-years-of-dancing-for-a-cure/) - Text and photos by Sue Weakley: There are finales and then there are moments that feel like a closing chapter in something much bigger than a single night.
- [It Takes A Village and 38 Years](https://yourdressage.org/2026/04/20/it-takes-a-village-and-38-years/) - An adult amateur from Region 1 shares her journey to earning her Diamond Achievement Award, and the horses and humans who made up her village along the way.
- [Ambitious Adult Amateurs – Part Three](https://yourdressage.org/2026/04/16/ambitious-adult-amateurs-part-three/) - Adult amateurs, it’s your time to shine! We are featuring all things adult amateur this April. Check out some of the partnerships that were shared with us!
- [The Internal Art of Confidence](https://yourdressage.org/2025/02/20/the-internal-art-of-confidence/) - By Kara L. Stewart: Overcoming fear with a brain-based approach. First of two parts. Reprinted from USDF Connection.
- [The Northeast Multi-State Dressage Show](https://yourdressage.org/2026/04/17/the-northeast-multi-state-dressage-show/) - Four GMOs, all located in the northeast, came together to celebrate partnership not only between horse and rider, but across the broader equestrian community.
- [A Craigslist Confidence Builder](https://yourdressage.org/2026/04/10/a-craigslist-confidence-builder/) - An adult amateur from Region 7 shares how her Craigslist horse has built her confidence and allowed her to have fun showing again!
- [Prix St. Georges? Dun It!](https://yourdressage.org/2026/04/15/prix-st-georges-dun-it/) - An adult amateur finds joy in showing again as she steps into the FEI ring for the first time with her Connemara/Trakehner, Dylan!
- [A Kick From Fate](https://yourdressage.org/2026/04/14/a-kick-from-fate/) - An adult amateur who is managing chronic illness shares how she balances and accommodates the bad days while embracing the good times with her horse!
- [Ambitious Adult Amateurs – Part Two](https://yourdressage.org/2026/04/08/ambitious-adult-amateurs-part-two/) - Adult amateurs, it’s your time to shine! We are featuring all things adult amateur throughout the month of April.
- [Confidence is Key, Becky Moody Says](https://yourdressage.org/2026/04/11/confidence-is-key-becky-moody-says/) - “Be confident about educating your horse.” Devoucoux Dressage Showcase features Region 9 riders and Great Britain's Becky Moody, winner of Thursday night's FEI World Cup Grand Prix.
- [FEI World Cup Finals 2026 Fort Worth](https://yourdressage.org/2026/04/06/fei-world-cup-finals-2026-fort-worth/) - Unable to attend the 2026 FEI World Cup Finals in Fort Worth? We’ve got you covered.
- [BOOM! Jagerbomb Wins 2026 Zen Elite FEI Dressage World Cup Final](https://yourdressage.org/2026/04/11/boom-jagerbomb-wins-2026-zen-elite-fei-dressage-world-cup-final/) - For dressage, everything really was bigger and better in Texas this week; Text and photographs by Jennifer O. Bryant
- [He’s the Bomb](https://yourdressage.org/2026/04/10/hes-the-bomb/) - Get to know Jagerbomb, the homebred partner of 2026 FEI Dressage World Cup Final Grand Prix winner Becky Moody; Text & photograph by Jennifer O. Bryant
- [How the World’s Best Dressage Riders Prep for Success](https://yourdressage.org/2026/04/10/how-the-worlds-best-dressage-riders-prep-for-success/) - Go backstage & see how some of the FEI Dressage World Cup Final riders warm up for their Grand Prix tests. Text & photos by Jennifer O. Bryant.
- [Survival Guide: Fly Season](https://yourdressage.org/2026/04/08/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.
- [Getting to Know You](https://yourdressage.org/2026/04/08/getting-to-know-you/) - Ahead of tomorrow’s FEI Dressage World Cup Final Grand Prix, horses and riders acquaint themselves with the Texas competition venue; By Jennifer O. Bryant | Photographs by Amy Dragoo/AKDragooPhoto.com
- [All Dressage Horses Pass Inspection at 2026 FEI World Cup Dressage Final](https://yourdressage.org/2026/04/08/all-dressage-horses-pass-inspection-at-2026-fei-world-cup-dressage-final/) - 3 US horse/rider combinations set to contest elite annual international competition; By Jennifer O. Bryant | Photographs by Amy Dragoo/AKDragooPhoto.com
- [A Practice in Patience](https://yourdressage.org/2026/04/06/a-practice-in-patience/) - An adult amateur credits the leased horses of her past for preparing her to ride her heart horse down the centerline of champions.
- [Ambitious Adult Amateurs - Part One](https://yourdressage.org/2026/04/01/ambitious-adult-amateurs-part-one/) - Adult amateurs, it’s your time to shine! We are featuring all things adult amateur throughout the month of April.
- [Book Club Report: How to Ride the Horse You Thought You Bought](https://yourdressage.org/2026/04/02/book-club-report-how-to-ride-the-horse-you-thought-you-bought/) - 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.
- [Kismet Timing](https://yourdressage.org/2026/04/01/kismet-timing/) - A Region 2 adult amateur switched from eventing to dressage after a bad fall resulted in a serious concussion, and hasn’t looked back!
- [Book Club Report: Begin and Begin Again](https://yourdressage.org/2026/03/05/book-club-report-begin-and-begin-again/) - Begin and Begin Again: The Bright Optimism of Reinventing Life with Horses, by Denny Emerson was the fourth quarter USDF Book Club pick!
- [Ride A Painted Pony](https://yourdressage.org/2026/03/30/ride-a-painted-pony/) - An adult amateur enjoys the ride with a pinto who has surpassed all her hopes and is now competing at the FEI levels with her trainer!
- [Reigniting My Passion for Horses after Cancer](https://yourdressage.org/2026/03/26/reigniting-my-passion-for-horses-after-cancer/) - This article received first place in the 2025 GMO Newsletter Awards for first person experience articles for GMOs with 499+ members.
- [Young Entries](https://yourdressage.org/2026/03/27/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.
- [An EIDEA Book Club Social Hour](https://yourdressage.org/2026/03/25/an-eidea-book-club-social-hour/) - After winning the 2024 Book Club GMO Participation Award, EIDEA was "in it to win it" for 2025, hosting a watch party for the March 2025 webinar!
- [Bridle & Boardroom: Diamonds Aren’t Born Polished](https://yourdressage.org/2026/03/23/bridle-boardroom-diamonds-arent-born-polished/) - Welcome back to Bridle & Boardroom, a monthly reflection where the lessons learned in the arena mirror the challenges of leadership.
- [Zip to the Bar for Confidence](https://yourdressage.org/2026/03/20/zip-to-the-bar-for-confidence/) - After losing her confidence, this rider found herself looking for a reliable partner, landing in the presence of a steady Paint Horse mare named Zipper!
- [Phenomenal Paints – Part Three](https://yourdressage.org/2026/03/18/phenomenal-paints-part-three/) - We are celebrating another American icon – the Phenomenal Paint Horse! Did you know the American Paint Horse Association is a participating organization?
- [Finding My Person: A Paint Horse's Journey to Dressage](https://yourdressage.org/2026/03/18/finding-my-person-a-paint-horses-journey-to-dressage/) - In this story, we hear from the faithful Paint Horse of a youth rider from Region 9, and how they’ve built a bond unlike any they’ve made before.
- [Griff: My Pinto Partner in Dressage and Life](https://yourdressage.org/2026/03/17/griff-my-pinto-partner-in-dressage-and-life/) - A Region 2 rider shares how, despite both experiencing injuries, they were able to recover & jump back into the ring, climbing successfully to the FEI levels!
- [Everything is Greener on Saint Patrick's Day!](https://yourdressage.org/2026/03/17/everything-is-greener-on-saint-patricks-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!
- [Beyond the Arena: Participating in Dressage Governance & Community ](https://yourdressage.org/2026/03/16/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!
- [Kennebec Rugby: From First Breath to Centerline](https://yourdressage.org/2026/03/13/kennebec-rugby-from-first-breath-to-centerline/) - There were no shortcuts & no excuses. Just showing up & doing the work. We qualified. We made it to Regional Championships. We finished fifth out of 34 horses.
- [What Did We Learn From Last Year’s EHV-1 Outbreak?](https://yourdressage.org/2026/03/11/what-did-we-learn-from-last-years-ehv-1-outbreak/) - From Merck Animal Health: Biosecurity gaps, early fever detection and new technologies could help prevent future shutdowns
- [Phenomenal Paints - Part Two](https://yourdressage.org/2026/03/11/phenomenal-paints-part-two/) - We are celebrating another American icon – the Phenomenal Paint Horse! Did you know the American Paint Horse Association is a participating organization?
- [The Fire That Fuels a Champion](https://yourdressage.org/2026/03/09/the-fire-that-fuels-a-champion/) - After feeling his potential early in their partnership, this trainer tells us about her Friesian partner, Enzo, & how his fiery nature has them dancing at the highest level of the sport.
- [Phenomenal Paints - Part One](https://yourdressage.org/2026/03/04/phenomenal-paints-part-one/) - We are celebrating an American icon as our March Breed of the Month: the Phenomenal Paint! Check out some of the flashy dancers our followers shared with us!
- [Can You Change a Habit](https://yourdressage.org/2026/03/05/can-you-change-a-habit/) - This article received first place in the 2025 GMO Newsletter Awards for general interest articles for GMOs with 75-174 members.
- [Monte Velho: Dressage Paradise](https://yourdressage.org/2026/03/19/monte-velho-dressage-paradise/) - This article received an honorable mention in the 2025 GMO Newsletter Awards for first person experience articles for GMOs with 75-174 members.
- [How I Used My GDCTA Training Grant](https://yourdressage.org/2026/03/12/how-i-used-my-gdcta-training-grant/) - This article received an honorable mention in the 2025 GMO Newsletter Awards for first person experience articles for GMOs with 499+ members.
- [Of Grit and Grace: Dancing into the Century Club](https://yourdressage.org/2026/02/19/of-grit-and-grace-dancing-into-the-century-club/) - This article received first place in the 2025 GMO Newsletter Awards for general interest articles for GMOs with 499+ members.
- [The Universe Said, "Hold On"](https://yourdressage.org/2026/03/03/the-universe-said-hold-on/) - A Region 7 trainer was on the verge of leaving the industry, when a phone call from a potential client with a string of Friesians changed everything.
- [Survival Guide: Your First Schooling Show](https://yourdressage.org/2026/03/02/survival-guide-your-first-schooling-show/) - You’ve decided to take the plunge and give showing a try. It’s normal to have show nerves, but the more prepared you are, the better you’ll handle the day.
- [Fairytalesque Friesians - Part Two](https://yourdressage.org/2026/02/11/fairytalesque-friesians-part-two/) - Our February Breed of the Month is the fairytalesque Friesian! Check out some of the stunning dance partners our social media followers shared with us!
- [Together Forever](https://yourdressage.org/2026/02/27/together-forever/) - A rider from Region 8 tells us about the lifelong partner she found in a Friesian mare, and the many goals they’ve achieved together.
- [Lights, Camera, Friesian!](https://yourdressage.org/2026/02/28/lights-camera-friesian/) - A rider tells us about the many challenges her Friesian mare has tackled with poise and grace - from appearing on television to teaching dressage lessons!
- [River Majick's Journey Home](https://yourdressage.org/2026/02/26/river-majicks-journey-home/) - This Region 4 rider shares how, with the help of NetPosse, she tracked down the Friesian she sold five years prior, so he was able to come home for good.
- [Saapke: My Friesian](https://yourdressage.org/2026/02/25/saapke-my-friesian/) - After embarking on a journey to the homeland of her favorite breed, this rider unexpectedly fulfilled her lifelong dream of saying, “That’s my Friesian.”
- [Mochi: The Horse That Built Me](https://yourdressage.org/2026/02/24/mochi-the-horse-that-built-me/) - A young adult and a reserved young Friesian invested in each other, and their deliberate and steady training program is paying dividends in and out of the ring.
- [The Perfect Basic Dressage Photo](https://yourdressage.org/2026/02/23/the-perfect-basic-dressage-photo/) - At a horse show a rider said to me, "It's so silly that we all want the same picture, over and over again." So, what is that perfect Training Level photo?
- [Cheer](https://yourdressage.org/2022/12/16/cheer/) - Photo submitted by Tracy Holmes
- [The "Fish" That Kept Swimming](https://yourdressage.org/2026/02/21/the-fish-that-kept-swimming/) - A carefully planned embryo transfer turned into a battle for life when this horse experienced health complications at birth - now, he’s dancing in the sandbox!
- [If You Give a Mouse a Purpose](https://yourdressage.org/2026/02/20/if-you-give-a-mouse-a-purpose/) - This amateur was preparing to take a break from horses, until a Friesian cross stole her heart & landed them at one of the nation’s most prestigious shows!
- [Exceeding Expectations: From Broodmare to FEI](https://yourdressage.org/2026/02/18/exceeding-expectations-from-broodmare-to-fei/) - Read how a rider from Region 8 brought her Friesian Sporthorse mare all the way up the FEI levels after a half-decade-long career as a broodmare.
- [Fairytalesque Friesians – Part Three](https://yourdressage.org/2026/02/18/fairytalesque-friesians-part-three/) - Dressage riders who compete with a member of this stunning breed are eligible for special awards through the Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards program!
- [Tall, Dark, and Handsome: Enjoying The Ride With My Friesian Sporthorse](https://yourdressage.org/2026/02/17/tall-dark-and-handsome-enjoying-the-ride-with-my-friesian-sporthorse/) - This adult amateur didn’t go looking for a Friesian, but just down the road was a tall, dark, and handsome gelding who was everything she hoped and more.
- [Grassroots Dressage in the Commonwealth](https://yourdressage.org/2026/02/16/grassroots-dressage-in-the-commonwealth/) - Grassroots dressage shows create accessible pathways into recognized competition, support young horses, develop riders, & build community.
- [A Brave Knight In Cowboy Country](https://yourdressage.org/2026/02/13/a-brave-knight-in-cowboy-country/) - After a riding career in various breeds & disciplines, this Region 5 rider found her true calling in the dressage ring with a very special Friesian cross.
- [From Greenbroke Broodmare to Dressage Diva](https://yourdressage.org/2026/02/06/from-greenbroke-broodmare-to-dressage-diva/) - Searching for a part-time show horse/part-time husband horse, this rider found a Friesian Sporthorse broodmare who was the perfect horse to fill both roles.
- [Making A Statement](https://yourdressage.org/2026/02/13/making-a-statement/) - Photo by Lisa Michelle Dean Photography; Submitted by Ashley Cox
- [The Road to Greatness](https://yourdressage.org/2026/02/20/the-road-to-greatness/) - Djurre út 't Westen Sport Elite AAA - Photo by KCM Equine Photography; Submitted by Michelle Haefer
- [Maintaining Quality Horse Pastures](https://yourdressage.org/2026/02/12/maintaining-quality-horse-pastures/) - This article received first place in the 2025 GMO Newsletter Awards for general interest articles for GMOs with less than 75 members.
- [The Romance of the Friesian Horse](https://yourdressage.org/2026/02/10/the-romance-of-the-friesian-horse/) - After being romanced by the magical Friesian breed in the early 2000's, a dream was brought to life by a gentle stallion, creating a once-in-a-lifetime partnership.
- [Together, We’re On The Mend](https://yourdressage.org/2026/02/09/together-were-on-the-mend/) - After experiencing a cascade of loss, an adult amateur shares how a golden Friesian cross filled the void left in her life, and helped her find happiness again.
- [Turn To Gold](https://yourdressage.org/2026/02/06/turn-to-gold/) - Rosantos by Ella Chedester Photography; Submitted by Maggie Shaughnessy
- [Trending Topics & Takeaways from the 2025 Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention](https://yourdressage.org/2026/01/13/trending-topics-takeaways-from-the-2025-adequan-usdf-annual-convention/) - Here, we share the top-most trending topics and takeaways from the 2025 Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention - four days of business, education, and fun!
- [One Mustang, Two Mustang, Red Mustang, Blue Mustang!](https://yourdressage.org/2026/02/07/one-mustang-two-mustang-red-mustang-blue-mustang/) - In this story, a rider originally from Sweden shares how she pivoted her training program to focus on one of America’s most iconic breeds - the mustang!
- [Fear](https://yourdressage.org/2026/02/05/fear/) - This article received first place in the 2025 GMO Newsletter Awards for general interest articles for GMOs with 500+ members.
- [Current State of Musical Freestyles by the Numbers](https://yourdressage.org/2026/01/22/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.
- [The Goddess of Love, War, and Beauty](https://yourdressage.org/2026/02/03/the-goddess-of-love-war-and-beauty/) - After unexpectedly falling in love with a Friesian cross mare at a trail horse auction, this adult amateur wishfully hoped she’d see her again - and she did!
- [Together In Trust and Love](https://yourdressage.org/2026/01/31/together-in-trust-and-love/) - A Region 5 amateur & her curly mustang serendipitously met at an equine rescue &, together, were able to overcome their distrust & fear to create a soul bond!
- [The American Saddlebred: A National Treasure](https://yourdressage.org/2025/06/09/the-american-saddlebred-a-national-treasure/) - From the American Revolution to the Civil War, the history of the Saddlebred is uniquely intertwined with the history of America.
- [How to Stay Connected to USDF](https://yourdressage.org/2025/05/05/how-to-stay-connected-to-usdf/) - With over 130 supported educational programs, 100 clubs, & 2000 annual awards, we have a lot to communicate - here are the top 5 ways to stay connected to USDF!
- [A Clinic with Christine Smith](https://yourdressage.org/2026/01/29/a-clinic-with-christine-smith/) - This article received an honorable mention in the 2025 GMO Newsletter Awards for general interest articles for GMOs with 75-174 members.
- [A Rock Creek Romeo](https://yourdressage.org/2026/01/30/a-rock-creek-romeo/) - This region 9 competitor needed another horse like she needed another vet bill, but that little mustang has set her on a dressage path she never expected!
- [The Little Mustang Who Gave Me My Life Back ](https://yourdressage.org/2026/01/26/the-little-mustang-who-gave-me-my-life-back/) - A rider shares how the sensitive nature of the mustang horse ended up being exactly what she needed during a tumultuous period of her life.
- [A New Dawn With a Warrior Mustang](https://yourdressage.org/2026/01/27/a-new-dawn-with-a-warrior-mustang/) - A mustang trainer from Region 5 shares how she is honoring her heart horse’s memory by helping other mustangs find peace in their new, domesticated lives.
- [More Than a Dressage Horse](https://yourdressage.org/2025/04/08/more-than-a-dressage-horse/) - A Region 8 competitor shares the story of the one-dollar Morgan mare she purchased for her lesson program, whose partnership became a once-in-a-lifetime bond.
- [Mustangs: An American Icon – Part Two](https://yourdressage.org/2026/01/21/mustangs-an-american-icon-part-two/) - Riders who compete a Mustang are eligible for Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards, as the American Mustang & Burro Association, Inc. is a participating organization
- [Mustangs: An American Icon - Part One](https://yourdressage.org/2026/01/14/mustangs-an-american-icon-part-one/) - Riders who compete a Mustang are eligible for Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards, as the American Mustang & Burro Association, Inc. is a participating organization
- [Mustangs: An American Icon - Part Three](https://yourdressage.org/2026/01/28/mustangs-an-american-icon-part-three/) - Riders who compete a Mustang are eligible for Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards, as the American Mustang & Burro Association, Inc. is a participating organization
- [Riding Forward](https://yourdressage.org/2026/01/23/riding-forward/) - By Amber Heintzberger: Meet three para-dressage athletes who may help shape the future of the sport. Reprinted from the September/October 2025 issue of USDF Connection
- [Fairytalesque Friesians - Part One](https://yourdressage.org/2026/02/04/fairytalesque-friesians-part-one/) - Our February Breed of the Month is the fairytalesque Friesian! Check out some of the stunning dance partners our social media followers shared with us!
- [Apollo the Mustang: A Golden Boy](https://yourdressage.org/2026/01/20/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.
- [From Mild to Wild](https://yourdressage.org/2026/01/16/from-mild-to-wild/) - After finding herself without a dressage partner, a rider loosely considered bringing home a mustang, until she went to the corral and made it a reality.
- [In The Eye of the Storm](https://yourdressage.org/2026/01/15/in-the-eye-of-the-storm/) - Here, a young rider from Region 9 tells us how her riding journey led her to fall in love with dressage, and subsequently, a mustang dance partner!
- [I Think I’ve Seen a Horse Being Mistreated. What Should I Do?](https://yourdressage.org/2025/12/29/i-think-ive-seen-a-horse-being-mistreated-what-should-i-do/) - What you must report and how to (anonymously) do it: By Jennifer O. Bryant. Reprinted from the July/August 2025 issue of USDF Connection.
- [Executive Board – Roles, Responsibilities, Nominations, and Elections](https://yourdressage.org/2024/04/15/executive-board-roles-responsibilities-nominations-and-elections/) - Learn about the roles, responsibilities, nominations process, and elections that determine who makes up the USDF Executive Board!
- [With That Shelby Mustang Power](https://yourdressage.org/2026/01/12/with-that-shelby-mustang-power/) - Here, a rider from Region 9 shares how her dream to adopt a mustang turned into an opportunity to climb the dressage ladder.
- [Irish Treasure: The Ultimate Vacation Souvenir](https://yourdressage.org/2026/01/17/irish-treasure-the-ultimate-vacation-souvenir/) - Here, a Region 1 rider tells us about the extra “luggage” she brought back from vacation - a draft horse dressage partner with a heart of gold!
- [Belle-erina: A Dream Beyond the Sandbox](https://yourdressage.org/2026/01/10/belle-erina-a-dream-beyond-the-sandbox/) - A rider tells us about her draft mare who, in addition to dancing her way to achievements in the show ring, heals those in need through equine-assisted therapy.
- [Bridle & Boardroom: When the Fit Just Isn’t There](https://yourdressage.org/2026/01/09/bridle-boardroom-when-the-fit-just-isnt-there/) - Welcome back to Bridle & Boardroom, a monthly reflection where the lessons learned in the arena mirror the challenges of leadership.
- [The “Wrong” Horse: A Happy Accident](https://yourdressage.org/2026/01/08/the-wrong-horse-a-happy-accident/) - Here, an eventer from Region 6 tells us about her first mustang, who ignited her passion for gentling and taming wild horses.
- [Top 25 Stories of 2025](https://yourdressage.org/2026/01/06/top-25-stories-of-2025/) - Readers flocked to YourDressage to get their daily dose of dressage in 2025. These are the 25 most viewed stories of last year – what was your favorite?
- [Heavy Hitters – Part Four](https://yourdressage.org/2026/01/01/heavy-hitters-part-four/) - Throughout the month of December, we are featuring heavy horses and heavy breed crosses! Check out some of the superstars our followers love to dance with.
- [The Best Mistake I’ve Ever Made](https://yourdressage.org/2025/12/30/the-best-mistake-ive-ever-made/) - An adult amateur from Region 8 shares how, despite being told she would never be able to handle her oversized young horse, she listened to her gut instead.
- [An Unlikely Pair](https://yourdressage.org/2025/12/24/an-unlikely-pair/) - A rider from Region 6 tells us about Gannicus, a draft cross whom she helped transition from dancing in the circus to dancing in the sandbox!
- [The Enchanting Journey of the Black Forest Draft Horse](https://yourdressage.org/2025/12/27/the-enchanting-journey-of-the-black-forest-draft-horse/) - "During a four-day hike through the mystical Black Forest, a place where centuries-old traditions intertwine with nature's beauty, I stumbled upon a sight that would change my life forever."
- [Exactly What I Needed](https://yourdressage.org/2025/12/15/exactly-what-i-needed/) - A Region 2 rider shares the story of the little powerhouse who may not have been what she was looking for, but turned out to be exactly what she needed.
- [Heavy Hitters – Part Three](https://yourdressage.org/2025/12/17/heavy-hitters-part-three/) - Throughout the month of December, we are featuring heavy horses and heavy breed crosses! Check out some of the superstars our followers love to dance with.
- [The USDF Dressage Development Seminars – Part 3](https://yourdressage.org/2025/12/25/the-usdf-dressage-development-seminars-part-3/) - Megan McIsaac here with the final installment of our series on the USDF Instructor/Trainer Development Program and Dressage Development Seminars!
- [Sid Brought Me Back](https://yourdressage.org/2025/12/23/sid-brought-me-back/) - A rider from Region 2 shares how she couldn't leave horses in her past, leading her to jump back into the sport and find her draft cross partner, Obsidian.
- [Alexzander: A Heavy Horse With A Huge Impact](https://yourdressage.org/2025/12/22/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.
- [Ho-Ho-Holiday Horses](https://yourdressage.org/2025/12/24/ho-ho-holiday-horses/) - We're feeling holly & jolly here at the USDF headquarters, and so are many of our social media followers! Check out some their most festively decked out horses!
- [Bucket List Ride: Check!](https://yourdressage.org/2025/12/18/bucket-list-ride-check/) - Steffen had clinics in both Wellington and Ocala coming up in early November; this is where the ways of the universe came into play in a BIG way.
- [Heavy Hitters – Part Two](https://yourdressage.org/2025/12/10/heavy-hitters-part-two/) - Throughout December, we are featuring heavy horses and heavy breed crosses! Check out some of the gentle giant superstars our followers love to dance with.
- [Heavy Hitters - Part One](https://yourdressage.org/2025/12/03/heavy-hitters-part-one/) - Throughout the month of December, we are featuring heavy horses and heavy breed crosses! Check out some of the superstars our followers love to dance with.
- [Mischief Managed](https://yourdressage.org/2025/12/19/mischief-managed/) - A Region 1 rider tells us about the draft cross who stole her heart from the beginning, and how her goals have shaped their dressage - and eventing! - careers.
- [Ethan & Abby: A Partnership Built on Healing, Hope, & Heart ](https://yourdressage.org/2025/12/16/ethan-abby-a-partnership-built-on-healing-hope-heart/) - A mom shares how her son’s health issues led them to therapeutic riding where he found his calling, and heart horse, a Fjord mare!
- [2025 USDF Salute Gala & Annual Awards Banquet](https://yourdressage.org/2025/12/10/2025-usdf-salute-gala-annual-awards-banquet/) - On Saturday of the 2025 Adequan/USDF Annual Convention, we proudly celebrated our honorary guests at the 2025 Salute Gala & Annual Awards Banquet.
- [Onsite Fun at the 2025 Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention](https://yourdressage.org/2025/12/06/onsite-fun-at-the-2025-adequan-usdf-annual-convention/) - 2025 Adequan/USDF Annual Convention attendees gathered to celebrate with an amazing array of food, live music, and the inaugural USDF Stick Horse Rally.
- [Begin and Begin Again](https://yourdressage.org/2025/12/12/begin-and-begin-again/) - A Region 4 adult amateur updates us on her Gypsy Vanner horse, Guinness Stout, and shares how they have begun and begun again to strengthen their partnership!
- [2025 Championship Programs Results](https://yourdressage.org/2025/12/08/2025-championship-programs-results/) - Thank you to all of the participants and sponsors of the 2025 USDF championships programs!
- [Biosecurity Begins at Home](https://yourdressage.org/2025/12/08/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.
- [Breaking Stereotypes with Calypso](https://yourdressage.org/2025/12/09/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!
- [A Boon in the Darkness](https://yourdressage.org/2025/12/11/a-boon-in-the-darkness/) - "I met Trueman when I was sixteen. I was a wreck with little stability in my life, and Trueman was a dorky little three-year-old painted Percheron cross."
- [Tesoro, My Greatest Treasure](https://yourdressage.org/2025/12/04/tesoro-my-greatest-treasure/) - A Region 7 adult amateur shares her return to riding after her career and family took priority, and how an unexpected partner got her back in the show ring!
- [Healing Hearts and Achieving Goals](https://yourdressage.org/2025/12/02/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!
- [Bridle & Boardroom: Time Builds Trust](https://yourdressage.org/2025/11/20/bridle-boardroom-time-builds-trust/) - Welcome to Bridle & Boardroom, a monthly reflection where the lessons learned in the arena mirror the challenges of leadership.
- [The Diamond That Led Me to Dressage](https://yourdressage.org/2025/11/25/the-diamond-that-led-me-to-dressage/) - "This Thanksgiving, I’m grateful for second chances." A region 6 rider shares how uveitis forced her & her horse to stop jumping, & how they are thriving in their new sport!
- [The Pursuit of Greatness](https://yourdressage.org/2025/11/21/the-pursuit-of-greatness/) - Photo by Kevin Reinig; 2025 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®
- [Inside USDF: New Committee Lays the Groundwork for Para-Dressage](https://yourdressage.org/2025/09/25/inside-usdf-new-committee-lays-the-groundwork-for-para-dressage/) - Read this reprinted article from the May/June 2025 issue of USDF Connection to learn more about the committee that made our para-affiliation possible.
- [Champions' Showcase: The 2025 US Dressage Finals - Thursday](https://yourdressage.org/2025/10/31/champions-showcase-the-2025-us-dressage-finals-thursday/) - The first day of the 2025 US Dressage Finals is in the books, with Champions being crowned in the Third Level, PSG, and I2 Open, and the I2 AA classes.
- [Champions' Showcase: The 2025 US Dressage Finals - Friday](https://yourdressage.org/2025/11/01/champions-showcase-the-2025-us-dressage-finals-friday/) - Day Two has come to close! Champions were crowned in the Training, First FS, Third FS, I1, and GP Open, and the Second, Fourth, I1, and GP AA classes.
- [A Pint of Guinness Stout](https://yourdressage.org/2023/09/05/a-pint-of-guinness-stout/) - By Sarah Kossak: The goal had been to find a suitable horse that my son, Aiden, would be able to grow up with. I never intended to pursue riding again.
- [The Learning Never Stops in Dressage](https://yourdressage.org/2025/11/19/the-learning-never-stops-in-dressage/) - "October 11 and 12, I participated in a USDF Teaching Seminar at Lindinhof Equine Sports Zentrum with USDF Instructor Trainer Faculty member Bailey Cook."
- [Beyond the Track: Thoroughbreds in The Dressage Ring](https://yourdressage.org/2025/11/18/beyond-the-track-thoroughbreds-in-the-dressage-ring/) - Explore the versatility of the Thoroughbred in the world of dressage with USDF Sales & Marketing Assistant Arabella Kell.
- [Five Facts About Safe Sport and the US Center for SafeSport](https://yourdressage.org/2019/05/06/5-facts-about-safe-sport-and-the-us-center-for-safesport/) - Here are five facts about Safe Sport; learn the best practices for keeping you and your community safe.
- [A Journey to Confidence](https://yourdressage.org/2025/11/14/a-journey-to-confidence/) - A Region 5 rider recounts some of the horses who have had the biggest impact on her riding career, & some words of wisdom to not let your self doubt stop you!
- [2025 US Dressage Finals: The View From Competitors](https://yourdressage.org/2025/11/12/2025-us-dressage-finals-the-view-from-competitors/) - What an AMAZING show, and THANK YOU for supporting the 2025 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®! Check out some of our competitors' photos here!
- [My Self-Prescribed Cancer Treatment](https://yourdressage.org/2025/11/11/my-self-prescribed-cancer-treatment/) - The first question I asked both my breast surgeon and my oncologist was, “Can I ride?”. Cancer wasn’t going to take this away from me.
- [Not Just a Competition](https://yourdressage.org/2025/11/07/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® Perpetual Trophy Results](https://yourdressage.org/2025/11/06/2025-us-dressage-finals-presented-by-adequan-perpetual-trophy-results/) - 10 highly coveted perpetual trophies are presented each year at the US Dressage Finals – check out who earned the ultimate honors this year!
- [2025 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®: High Score Breed Awards](https://yourdressage.org/2025/11/06/2025-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.
- [From Homebred Hopeful to Bronze Medal Partner](https://yourdressage.org/2025/11/10/from-homebred-hopeful-to-bronze-medal-partner/) - "The journey to earning my USDF Bronze Medal has been a dream many years in the making. In fact, it began before I ever imagined riding down centerline."
- [Road to the 2025 US Dressage Finals: Important Updates & Latest Coverage](https://yourdressage.org/2025/09/15/road-to-the-2025-us-dressage-finals-important-updates-latest-coverage/) - Check here for all things related to the 2025 US Dressage Finals, including the Great American/USDF Regional Championships.
- [The USDF Dressage Development Seminars - Part 2](https://yourdressage.org/2025/11/05/the-usdf-dressage-development-seminars-part-2/) - Learn about the revamped Dressage Development Program from one of the people who make it happen, a host of USDF Dressage Development Seminars!
- [Roush: The Dream Pony - Part 2](https://yourdressage.org/2025/11/04/roush-the-dream-pony-part-2/) - Here, we follow up with a team from Region 6, and learn how they accomplished the goals they set out for themselves the first time we heard from them!
- [Tight Margins and Riders with Multiple Titles Characterize Last Day of 2025 US Dressage Finals](https://yourdressage.org/2025/11/02/tight-margins-and-riders-with-multiple-titles-characterize-last-day-of-2025-us-dressage-finals/) - On Sunday the 2025 US Dressage Finals wrapped up, with many of the last 10 titles going to riders who had already won, while 3 others went down to the wire.
- [Bugs Bunny Operetta Music Secures Open Grand Prix Freestyle Title, Last-Minute Entry Is Reserve Champion at US Dressage Finals](https://yourdressage.org/2025/11/02/bugs-bunny-operetta-music-secures-open-grand-prix-freestyle-title-last-minute-entry-is-reserve-champion-at-us-dressage-finals/) - Kristin Wasemiller-Knutson danced her way to the champion’s blanket in the Open Grand Prix Freestyle with a fabulous ride on Vashti which garnered 72.25% and the nod from all three judges.
- [Former Eventer with Incredible Comeback Story Leads Lineup of Saturday Champions at US Dressage Finals](https://yourdressage.org/2025/11/01/former-eventer-with-incredible-comeback-story-leads-lineup-of-saturday-champions-at-us-dressage-finals/) - Sarah Pyne scored an emotional win on Saturday, November 1, at the 2025 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®.
- [Champions' Showcase: The 2025 US Dressage Finals - Wednesday](https://yourdressage.org/2025/10/30/champions-showcase-the-2025-us-dressage-finals-wednesday/) - From move-in to ring familiarization & exploring the new venue, competitors, vendors, show staff, and volunteers were busy yesterday in preparation for the 2025 US Dressage Finals to kick off this morning!
- [Region 1 Takes Regions Cup as 2025 US Dressage Finals Comes to a Close](https://yourdressage.org/2025/11/03/region-1-takes-regions-cup-as-2025-us-dressage-finals-comes-to-a-close/) - Congratulations to our top three teams - Champions of Region 1, Reserve Champions of Region 8, and third placed Region 4.
- [Lusitano New to The Level is Crowned Grand Prix Champion During Gala Evening at US Dressage Finals](https://yourdressage.org/2025/11/01/lusitano-new-to-the-level-is-crowned-grand-prix-champion-during-gala-evening-at-us-dressage-finals/) - A multitalented “sweetheart” Iberian stallion new to the level this summer was crowned the Grand Prix Champion under rider Jorge Arauz during Friday night’s gala evening at the 2025 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®.
- [Mares Make Their Mark on Day Two of the US Dressage Finals at WEC – Wilmington](https://yourdressage.org/2025/11/01/mares-make-their-mark-on-day-two-of-the-us-dressage-finals-at-wec-wilmington/) - Mares won four of the five earlier daytime classes on day two of the 2025 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan® at World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, OH.
- [Four Fresh Champions Crowned on Opening Day of 2025 US Dressage Finals at WEC – Wilmington](https://yourdressage.org/2025/10/31/four-fresh-champions-crowned-on-opening-day-of-2025-us-dressage-finals-at-wec-wilmington/) - On day one of the four-day 2025 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®, which began on Thursday, October 30, four of the 37 titles on offer were captured by fresh champions.
- [First Look: Official Merchandise for the 2025 US Dressage Finals](https://yourdressage.org/2025/10/27/first-look-official-merchandise-for-the-2025-us-dressage-finals/) - The wait is over, and we’re excited to share the US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan® merchandise for the 2025 season!
- [All Eyes on US Dressage Finals as 300+ Riders Gear Up To Contest Titles at New Venue](https://yourdressage.org/2025/10/27/all-eyes-on-us-dressage-finals-as-300-riders-gear-up-to-contest-titles-at-new-venue/) - More than 300 riders are poised to contest the 2025 US Dressage Finals, presented by Adequan® - get the pre-show report here!
- [US Dressage Finals Presented By Adequan®: 2025 Edition](https://yourdressage.org/2025/03/11/us-dressage-finals-presented-by-adequan-2025-edition/) - Excitement is building around the 2025 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®, and for good reason. Some big changes are in store for the 2025 event.
- [Declare, Nominate, Invite, Wildcard… What does it all mean and what do you need to do!?](https://yourdressage.org/2025/03/26/declare-nominate-invite-wildcard-what-does-it-all-mean-and-what-do-you-need-to-do/) - We demystify the qualifying process for the US Dressage Finals Presented by Adequan® by walking you through the process step-by-step!
- [Meet the Vendors of the 2025 US Dressage Finals](https://yourdressage.org/2025/10/23/meet-the-vendors-of-the-2025-us-dressage-finals/) - The US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan® is more than just a dressage competition. It’s an experience! Check out who will be at the 2025 US Dressage Finals, so you can shop 'til you drop!
- [Certifiably Educated: Professional Development in Dressage](https://yourdressage.org/2025/10/24/certifiably-educated-professional-development-in-dressage/) - Here, meet and learn about the benefits of the USDF Instructor/Trainer Development Program from two instructors who have done it themselves!
- [A Glass Slipper to Fit](https://yourdressage.org/2025/10/23/a-glass-slipper-to-fit/) - In this story, a rider from Region 3 shares how she was able to achieve her ultimate goal with the help of a “tricky” gelding named Leo.
- [Seen at Regional Championships – Regions 1 & 4](https://yourdressage.org/2025/10/22/seen-at-regional-championships-regions-1-4/) - The 2025 Great American/USDF Regional Championship season has concluded - check out the action from Regions 1 and 4 below!
- [A Preview of this Wednesday’s Virtual Education Session](https://yourdressage.org/2025/10/20/a-preview-of-this-wednesdays-virtual-education-session/) - Here, we asked Dr. Sarah White-Springer a few questions to provide a preview of her upcoming USDF Virtual Education Series.
- [Seen at Regional Championships - Regions 3, 6, & 9](https://yourdressage.org/2025/10/16/seen-at-regional-championships-regions-3-6-9/) - 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!
- [Earned, Not Given: A Journey to Bronze](https://yourdressage.org/2025/10/17/earned-not-given-a-journey-to-bronze/) - Here, a rider from Region 1 tells us how she met her perfect dressage partner, and how she has prioritized rider fitness to help achieve her riding goals.
- [Best Foot Forward](https://yourdressage.org/2025/10/21/best-foot-forward-2/) - A guide to selection and care of your riding boots; By Natalie DeFee Mendik. This article is reprinted from the May/June 2025 issue of USDF Connection.
- [Fantastic Five for Nadine Schwartsman at 2025 USDF Regionals as Qualification for Finals Draws to a Close](https://yourdressage.org/2025/10/10/fantastic-five-for-nadine-schwartsman-at-2025-usdf-regionals-as-qualification-for-finals-draws-to-a-close/) - The 2025 Great American/USDF Regional Championship season has concluded! Get the inside scoop on the results from Regions 3 and 6.
- [Seen at Regional Championships – Regions 7 & 8](https://yourdressage.org/2025/10/08/seen-at-the-usdf-regional-championships-regions-7-8/) - The 2025 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championships are in full swing – check out the action from the Regions 7 and 8 below!
- [Seen at Regional Championships - Regions 2 & 5](https://yourdressage.org/2025/10/02/seen-at-the-usdf-regional-championships-regions-2-5/) - The 2025 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championships are in full swing – check out the action from the Regions 2 and 5 below!
- [2025 USDF Regional Championship Season Gets Underway With a Triumphant Trio for ‘Scratch and Dent’ Horse Enthusiast Jennifer Roth](https://yourdressage.org/2025/09/17/2025-usdf-regional-championship-season-gets-underway-with-a-triumphant-trio-for-scratch-and-dent-horse-enthusiast-jennifer-roth/) - 2025 Great American/USDF Regional Championships are underway, starting with Region 2! Get the inside scoop here.
- [High Scores and Young Horses Headline Second Weekend of 2025 USDF Regional Championships Competition](https://yourdressage.org/2025/09/25/high-scores-and-young-horses-headline-second-weekend-of-2025-usdf-regional-championships-competition/) - The 2025 Great American/USDF Regional Championship season is underway! Get the inside scoop on the results from Regions 5, 7, and 8.
- [Against All Odds: Hope, Healing & Bronze](https://yourdressage.org/2025/10/10/against-all-odds-hope-healing-bronze/) - A rider tells us about her horse’s tumultuous journey to recovery from a gnarly pasture accident; from death’s door, to helping her earn her USDF Bronze Medal!
- [A Goal… with Distinction](https://yourdressage.org/2025/10/07/a-goal-with-distinction/) - In this quick read, a rider from Region 6 shares her ongoing journey to checking each USDF Rider Medal off her list!
- [Led by Joy & Trust: The Story of a Friesian & His Team](https://yourdressage.org/2025/10/01/led-by-joy-and-trust-the-story-of-a-friesian-his-team/) - In this interesting read, we learn about a special team behind a young Friesian stallion who is making waves in the FEI-level dressage ring.
- [Dying With Your Boots On Is Overrated](https://yourdressage.org/2025/10/06/dying-with-your-boots-on-is-overrated/) - In this story, a rider from Region 4 shares how the challenges of aging never diminished her passion for horses, riding, or competing.
- [The Journey to Recovery: Noodle the Wonder Pony](https://yourdressage.org/2025/10/05/the-journey-to-recovery-noodle-the-wonder-pony/) - After suffering a traumatic pasture injury, Noodle finally returned home on September 30, but his comeback story has just begun.
- [Bridle & Boardroom: Back in the Saddle - A Journey 20 Years in the Making](https://yourdressage.org/2025/10/03/bridle-boardroom-back-in-the-saddle-a-journey-20-years-in-the-making/) - Welcome back to Bridle & Boardroom, a monthly reflection where the lessons learned in the arena mirror the challenges of leadership.
- [My $1 Horse Turned Bronze Medal Mount](https://yourdressage.org/2025/10/14/my-1-horse-that-won-bronz/) - Here, a rider from Region 8 shares how she transformed the horse she purchased for a courtesy dollar into her dressage partner up the levels.
- [Confidence on Film](https://yourdressage.org/2025/07/04/confidence-on-film/) - A Region 2 rider shares how The Jockey Club’s TIP Online Shows category of their annual awards bolstered her confidence to conquer her show anxiety!
- [Dressage For Every Body 2025 – SmartEquine Giveaway! ](https://yourdressage.org/2025/07/09/dressage-for-every-body-smartpak-giveaway2025/) - As we celebrate Plus Size Rider Month on YourDressage, our friends at SmartPak have graciously stepped forward to sponsor a giveaway!
- [Dressage For Every Body 2024 – SmartPak Giveaway!](https://yourdressage.org/2024/07/01/dressage-for-every-body-smartpak-giveaway/) - As we share the stories, struggles, & triumphs of plus size equestrians from across the country, our friends at SmartPak have graciously stepped forward to sponsor a giveaway!
- [Your Handy Guide to Pre-Convention Committee Meetings – Open to All USDF Members](https://yourdressage.org/2025/09/29/your-handy-guide-to-pre-convention-committee-meetings-open-to-all-usdf-members-2/) - USDF members are invited to get a FREE inside look into the work of our committees by attending the open pre-convention committee meetings via Zoom.
- [The Arabian Fire](https://yourdressage.org/2025/09/28/the-arabian-fire/) - Here, a rider from Region 1 introduces us to her Arabian, Flame, and shares their excitement for a new journey in dressage.
- [Crooked Spine, Linear Progress](https://yourdressage.org/2025/09/30/crooked-spine-linear-progress/) - Here, a rider from Region 6 tells us about her unlikely Grand Prix partner - a quirky Arabian gelding with scoliosis.
- [The Path of Partnership Through Dressage](https://yourdressage.org/2025/09/27/the-path-of-partnership-through-dressage/) - A USDF Youth Pin Program participant shares how her partnership with her horse has taught her invaluable life lessons, and opened doors for her future.
- [A Match Made for Grand Prix](https://yourdressage.org/2025/09/23/a-match-made-for-grand-prix/) - A rider from Region 6 shares how her Arabian mare has changed her life and many others, taking them to higher levels of competition to chase their goals.
- [The Adaptable Arabian: Part IV](https://yourdressage.org/2025/09/24/the-adaptable-arabian-part-iv/) - We recently asked our community to share a photo of their favorite Arabian/Arabian cross, and the response was overwhelming! Check out our fourth gallery below.
- [Together We Found The Beat](https://yourdressage.org/2025/09/22/together-we-found-the-beat/) - In this heartfelt read, a rider from Region 8 shares how she found her dancing partner in an orphaned Arabian foal who grew into a magnificent teammate.
- [King: A Horse of Remarkable Achievements ](https://yourdressage.org/2025/09/19/king-a-horse-of-remarkable-achievements/) - In this read, a rider from Region 1 shares the story of her accomplishments with her highly decorated Arabian, appropriately named King.
- [A Brush with Death & A Change of Heart](https://yourdressage.org/2025/09/08/a-brush-with-death-a-change-of-heart/) - A rider shares the secret to overcoming major obstacles with her Arabian, including a colic episode that almost cost him his life: kindness and compassion.
- [Anything But An Arabian](https://yourdressage.org/2025/09/10/anything-but-an-arabian/) - Here, a rider from Region 7 shares how she ended up with the exact horse she wasn’t looking for, but also how she wouldn’t have it any other way!
- [Won Over By "Quinntessential Charm"](https://yourdressage.org/2025/09/11/won-over-by-quinntessential-charm/) - Here, a rider from Region 9 tells us about Quinn, the special Arabian who stole her heart and led her to a passion… dressage!
- [It’s Always Been Miller Thyme](https://yourdressage.org/2025/09/16/its-always-been-miller-thyme/) - Here, a rider from USDF Region 2 shares the incredible origin story of her dance partner, including how she earned her tributary name, “Its Miller Thyme.”
- [Look, That’s THE Arabian!](https://yourdressage.org/2025/09/18/look-thats-the-arabian/) - In this story, a rider from Region 7 tells us about the $500 Arabian horse she brought from a young horse with potential to a decorated Grand Prix competitor.
- [The Adaptable Arabian: Part III](https://yourdressage.org/2025/09/17/the-adaptable-arabian-part-iii/) - We recently asked our community to share a photo of their favorite Arabian/Arabian cross, and the response was overwhelming! Check out our third gallery below.
- [A Lifetime of Learning](https://yourdressage.org/2025/09/12/a-lifetime-of-learning/) - Finally able to ride later in life, a novice adult amateur learns life lessons - and gains confidence and resilience - through horses and dressage.
- [The Adaptable Arabian: Part II](https://yourdressage.org/2025/09/09/the-adaptable-arabian-part-ii/) - We recently asked our community to share a photo of their favorite Arabian/Arabian cross, and the response was overwhelming! Check out our second gallery below.
- [The Adaptable Arabian: Part I](https://yourdressage.org/2025/09/03/the-adaptable-arabian-part-i/) - We recently asked our community to share a photo of their favorite Arabian/Arabian cross, and the response was overwhelming! Check out our first gallery below.
- [Bridle & Boardroom: Soft Hands, Strong Leadership](https://yourdressage.org/2025/09/05/bridle-boardroom-soft-hands-strong-leadership/) - Welcome back to Bridle & Boardroom, a monthly reflection where the lessons learned in the arena mirror the challenges of leadership.
- [Tilly – My Arabian Horse of Hope](https://yourdressage.org/2025/09/04/tilly-my-arabian-horse-of-hope/) - An Arabian owner shares her mare’s incredible recovery from several unfortunate diagnoses, including a rare infectious disease known as “Florida Swamp Cancer.”
- [Excitement Builds Ahead of 2025 US Dressage Finals at New Venue](https://yourdressage.org/2025/09/02/excitement-builds-ahead-of-2025-us-dressage-finals-at-new-venue/) - "WEC Wilmington is a renowned equestrian sport destination with proven experience in staging championship events. It’s going to be a truly exceptional Finals.”
- [Meet the Certified Instructor - Carol Cunefare](https://yourdressage.org/2025/08/15/meet-the-certified-instructor-carol-cunefare/) - Meet Carol Cunefare, a USDF Certified Instructor (Training through Second Level) and equine bodyworker from Colorado (Region 5).
- [Your Age Is Just a Number - Unless It’s for a Century Club Award!](https://yourdressage.org/2025/09/01/your-age-is-just-a-number-unless-its-for-a-century-club-award/) - Now approaching the 1,000-member mark, this beloved program recognizes horse-and-rider pairs whose combined ages surpass 100 years old!
- [Bridle & Boardroom: Cantering on the Spot – A Lesson in Trust](https://yourdressage.org/2025/06/06/bridle-boardroom-cantering-on-the-spot-a-lesson-in-trust/) - Welcome to Bridle & Boardroom, a monthly reflection where the lessons learned in the arena mirror the challenges of leadership.
- [Bridle & Boardroom: Zig-Zag & Strides - Sometimes You Have to Go Backwards to Go Forwards](https://yourdressage.org/2025/07/01/bridle-boardroom-zig-zag-strides-sometimes-you-have-to-go-backwards-to-go-forwards/) - Welcome to Bridle & Boardroom, a monthly reflection where the lessons learned in the arena mirror the challenges of leadership.
- [West-Coast Youth Represented at the Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention](https://yourdressage.org/2025/08/29/west-coast-youth-represented-at-the-adequan-usdf-annual-convention/) - A USDF Youth Convention Scholarship recipient from Region 7 shares his fun and education-filled experience attending the 2024 Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention.
- [2025 USDF Arts Contest: Highlighting Youth Entries](https://yourdressage.org/2025/08/27/2025-usdf-arts-contest-highlighting-youth-entries/) - The USDF Arts Contest allows members to express their interest outside of the competition arena. Check out this year's entries from the youth!
- [Climbing with Everest: From Intro to FEI](https://yourdressage.org/2025/07/31/climbing-with-everest-from-intro-to-fei/) - Here, a rider from Region 1 tells us how she dove feet first into dressage with her spotted dance partner, and the towering feats they’ve accomplished since!
- [The Pursuit of Excellence Has Just Begun](https://yourdressage.org/2025/08/25/the-pursuit-of-excellence-has-just-begun/) - Here, a rider from South Africa shares the incredible opportunities she received during her time as a groom for FEI rider Nadine Schwartsman.
- [Intentionality Gives Rise to Progress](https://yourdressage.org/2025/07/16/intentionality-gives-rise-to-progress/) - A rider shares her journey in the saddle to instill intentionality in each ride, and how her horses have progressed under this intentionality.
- [Carzanola: A Grand Prix Journey](https://yourdressage.org/2025/07/05/carzanola-a-grand-prix-journey/) - "Champ NEVER let me down. He stepped up and did everything I ever asked of him...My final decision for his career is to now let him retire at home."
- [Learning to Own My Space](https://yourdressage.org/2025/07/11/learning-to-own-my-space/) - A rider shares how she manages her anxiety and body dysmorphia after significant weight loss with the help of her Appendix dance partner.
- [USDF Congratulates 2025 NAYC Award Recipients and Honorees](https://yourdressage.org/2025/08/14/usdf-congratulates-2025-nayc-award-recipients-and-honorees/) - USDF offers its sincerest congratulations to recipients of the following awards and special honors, presented during NAYC.
- [5 Reasons You Should Compete at the 50th Anniversary of Kingsview Partners Dressage at Devon](https://yourdressage.org/2025/08/19/5-reasons-you-should-compete-at-the-50th-anniversary-of-kingsview-partners-dressage-at-devon/) - Here are 5 reasons to compete at Dressage at Devon as they celebrate 50 years of bringing unparalleled experiences to competitors and spectators.
- [A Golden Milestone for Kingsview Partners Dressage at Devon](https://yourdressage.org/2025/07/18/a-golden-milestone-for-kingsview-partners-dressage-at-devon/) - Check out the fun-filled schedule of events for Dressage at Devon as they celebrate 50 years of bringing unparalleled experiences to competitors and spectators.
- [Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention: A Youth’s Eye View](https://yourdressage.org/2025/08/22/reporting-from-the-2024-adequan-usdf-annual-convention/) - Here, a USDF Youth Convention Scholarship recipient reports on the various topics of focus discussed by USDF members, from equine health to business logistics.
- [You(th) are the Future of Dressage](https://yourdressage.org/2025/08/06/youth-are-the-future-of-dressage/) - We recently asked our youth community to share a photo with their favorite dancing partner and let us know what they love about the sport of dressage.
- [An Educational Bonanza](https://yourdressage.org/2025/08/20/an-educational-bonanza/) - The annual Absorbine/New England Dressage Association Symposium attracts auditors from far and wide; this year, Gareth Hughes shared his expertise.
- [2025 USDF Arts Contest: Meet the Winners!](https://yourdressage.org/2025/08/18/2025-usdf-arts-contest/) - The USDF Arts Contest allows members to express their interest outside of the competition arena. Check out the beautiful works from this year's winners!
- [With Cadence](https://yourdressage.org/2025/08/13/with-cadence/) - A rider tells us about her journey to Fourth Level with her heart horse, Cadence, a mare aptly (but unintentionally) named for her role as dance partner.
- [Meet the Certified Instructor - Kenneth Levy](https://yourdressage.org/2025/07/03/meet-the-certified-instructor-kenneth-levy/) - Meet Certified Instructor (Training-First Level) Ken Levy, who is also a USEF 'R' Judge, USEF Silver Level Para-Dressage Coach, & USDF Bronze & Silver Medalist.
- [Collaboration & Community at the Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention](https://yourdressage.org/2025/08/11/collaboration-community-at-the-adequan-usdf-annual-convention/) - A USDF Youth Convention Scholarship recipient shares what kickstarted her passion and how she’s creating more opportunities for youth in dressage.
- [Destined For Change: A Follow-Up](https://yourdressage.org/2025/08/07/destined-for-change-a-follow-up/) - A rider shares an update on her story that was originally posted in August 2023. Check out how she and her mare have fulfilled their destiny so far!
- [When You Get (in) a Pretzel](https://yourdressage.org/2025/08/08/when-you-get-in-a-pretzel/) - Here, a young rider from Region 7 tells us how she adapted to her sensitive horse, and the importance of “less is more” when training.
- [Bridle & Boardroom: Setting the Tone – Calm Leadership, Calm Horse](https://yourdressage.org/2025/08/01/bridle-and-boardroom-setting-the-tone-calm-leadership-calm-horse/) - Welcome back to Bridle & Boardroom, a monthly reflection where the lessons learned in the arena mirror the challenges of leadership.
- [5 Things To Know About USDF’s NEW Virtual Education Series](https://yourdressage.org/2021/08/16/5-things-to-know-about-usdfs-new-virtual-education-series/) - Here are 5 things you should know about the USDF Virtual Education Series, bringing industry professionals directly to you through your devices!
- [5 Ways the USDF Virtual Education Series Benefits the Dressage Community](https://yourdressage.org/2024/04/29/5-ways-the-usdf-virtual-education-series-benefits-the-dressage-community/) - Find out why our Virtual Education Series is growing in popularity and how it can benefit you, your riding, and your horses’ wellbeing.
- [Every Body Is A Dressage Body – Part Four](https://yourdressage.org/2025/07/30/every-body-is-a-dressage-body-part-four/) - We are running our Dressage For Every Body campaign again, & teaming up with our friends at SmartPak to offer some incredible prizes for our readers & writers!
- [USDF Youth Dressage Rider Recognition Pin Program: Let’s Get Educated](https://yourdressage.org/2025/08/05/usdf-youth-dressage-rider-recognition-pin-program-lets-get-educated/) - Here, we learn about a participant of the USDF Youth Dressage Rider Recognition Pin Program, and how the program helped enhance her enthusiasm for the sport.
- [Meet the 2024 USDF Youth Convention Scholarship Winners!](https://yourdressage.org/2025/08/04/meet-the-2024-usdf-youth-convention-scholarship-winners/) - USDF Youth Convention Scholarships are awarded to young dressage enthusiasts to help defray expenses associated with attending a convention.
- [Slow Progress Is Still Progress](https://yourdressage.org/2025/07/25/slow-progress-is-still-progress/) - Here, a rider from Region 2 shares how she brought her Thoroughbred mare from untouched to Prix St. Georges, far surpassing her expectations!
- [Support, Support, Support: How to Build a Positive Community](https://yourdressage.org/2025/07/18/support-support-support-how-to-build-a-positive-community/) - A rider and trainer shares how the community she’s fostered (of both horses and humans) has contributed to the success of her and her students!
- [Redefining The "Dressage Rider" Mold](https://yourdressage.org/2025/07/22/redefining-the-dressage-rider-mold/) - Here, a plus-size & nonbinary rider tells us about their riding journey & partnership with a draft-cross, who shares the struggle of finding off-the-rack tack.
- [Every Body Is A Dressage Body – Part Two](https://yourdressage.org/2025/07/09/every-body-is-a-dressage-body-part-two/) - We are running our Dressage For Every Body campaign again, & teaming up with our friends at SmartPak to offer some incredible prizes for our readers & writers!
- [Every Body Is A Dressage Body – Part Three](https://yourdressage.org/2025/07/16/every-body-is-a-dressage-body-part-three/) - We are running our Dressage For Every Body campaign again, & teaming up with our friends at SmartPak to offer some incredible prizes for our readers & writers!
- [The Courage To Change A Mindset](https://yourdressage.org/2025/07/08/the-courage-to-change-a-mindset/) - A Region 2 rider shares the joy she found after a serious injury & medical diagnosis forced her to take a step back & give herself a bit of grace.
- [Every Body Is A Dressage Body - Part One](https://yourdressage.org/2025/07/02/every-body-is-a-dressage-body-part-one/) - We are running our Dressage For Every Body campaign again, & teaming up with our friends at SmartPak to offer some incredible prizes for our readers & writers!
- [What You Need to Know: USDF Horse Registration](https://yourdressage.org/2025/07/17/things-everyone-needs-to-know-about-usdf-horse-registration/) - Overwhelmed by information? No need to worry! Here is your stop for some of the most common questions regarding USDF Horse Registration.
- [Back to Basics: Collection in the Canter for Pirouettes](https://yourdressage.org/2025/07/21/back-to-basics-collection-in-the-canter-for-pirouettes/) - Filmed at the 2024 Adequan®/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference, we go back to basics with video topics working their way up the Pyramid of Training.
- [A Freestyle Primer](https://yourdressage.org/2025/07/09/a-freestyle-primer/) - Ready to design your dream freestyle? Learn secrets from renowned musical freestyle designer Terry Ciotti-Gallo, who will present at an upcoming virtual education opportunity provided by USDF.
- [Sweet Child O’ Centerline](https://yourdressage.org/2022/08/25/sweet-child-o-centerline/) - By Ross Creech Having had time to digest the amazing programs and recognition opportunities available for USDF youth, as outlined in the previous article, The Children Are Our Future, you are now ready for Round 2 of our youth opportunities roundup! Can you believe there are more!? It is no secret that youth dressage enthusiasts
- [Back to Basics: Collection and Piaffe](https://yourdressage.org/2025/07/28/back-to-basics-collection-and-piaffe/) - Filmed at the 2024 Adequan®/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference, we go back to basics with video topics working their way up the Pyramid of Training.
- [Back to Basics: Collection for Walk-Canter Transitions](https://yourdressage.org/2025/07/14/back-to-basics-collection-for-walk-canter-transitions/) - Filmed at the 2024 Adequan®/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference, we go back to basics with video topics working their way up the Pyramid of Training.
- [Back to Basics: Straightness and Travers](https://yourdressage.org/2025/07/07/back-to-basics-straightness-and-travers/) - Filmed at the 2024 Adequan®/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference, we go back to basics with video topics working their way up the Pyramid of Training.
- [Five Facts About the USDF Book Club](https://yourdressage.org/2024/07/15/five-facts-about-the-new-usdf-book-club/) - USDF is excited to be launching our newest educational initiative, the USDF Book Club! Read to learn 5 important things to know about this exciting new program.
- [Saddlebred in the Sandbox: A Journey Led by a Golden Heart](https://yourdressage.org/2025/06/30/saddlebred-in-the-sandbox-a-journey-led-by-a-golden-heart/) - A rider from Region 2 shares how she achieved a lifelong goal with her Saddlebred - a horse whose personality shines through his golden color!
- [Five Reasons to Attend the USDF Sport Horse Seminar](https://yourdressage.org/2025/07/07/five-reasons-to-attend-the-usdf-sport-horse-seminar/) - Meet other breeders, judges, owners, and dressage sport horse enthusiasts, and learn how the experts evaluate dressage prospects and breeding stock.
- [National "I Love Horses" Day 2025](https://yourdressage.org/2025/07/15/national-i-love-horses-day-2025/) - Today is National "I Love Horses" Day, a day dedicated to our equine dance partners who enrich our lives! Check out some of the photos our followers shared!
- [Meet the Certified Instructor - Jayne Marino](https://yourdressage.org/2025/06/26/meet-the-certified-instructor-jayne-marino/) - Jayne Marino of New Milford, CT, is a USDF Certified Instructor through Fourth Level and a former USDF Instructor/Trainer Development Program Faculty Member.
- [From Five Gaits to 20 Meter Circles](https://yourdressage.org/2025/06/27/from-five-gaits-to-20-meter-circles/) - Avid Saddlebred enthusiast Rebecca S. from Region 9, shares how her daughter’s saddleseat horse became her star dressage partner.
- [Bugzy’s Bigtime Breakthrough](https://yourdressage.org/2025/06/25/bugzys-bigtime-breakthrough/) - Medical student & FEI rider Isabella R. tells us about the incredible partnership she’s built with a special Saddlebred, & their accomplishments so far!
- [Sensational Saddlebreds – Part Three](https://yourdressage.org/2025/06/25/sensational-saddlebreds-part-three/) - The American Saddlebred Horse and Breeders Association is a participating organization in the Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards program!
- [Multiple Milestones Achieved at 2024 Convention](https://yourdressage.org/2025/07/23/multiple-milestones-achieved-at-2024-convention/) - USDF’s immediate past president steps down after several noteworthy accomplishments come to fruition. Reprinted from USDF Connection.
- [Bend it Like Beckham](https://yourdressage.org/2025/06/20/bend-it-like-beckham/) - Even the rough times make you appreciate what you have. I was lucky enough that the dancing horse in my dreams became the horse that fulfilled my dreams.
- [Unfinished Business](https://yourdressage.org/2025/06/18/unfinished-business/) - I always feel I've already won when going into the ring with a horse I love & value as my partner, & I am so fortunate to have a horse like Vinny in my life.
- [SPOTLIGHT ON: The 2025 USDF Arts Contest](https://yourdressage.org/2025/06/16/spotlight-on-the-2025-usdf-arts-contest/) - The USDF Arts Contest highlights the creativity of USDF members & beauty of dressage, and allows members to express their love of the sport outside the arena.
- [Michael Bragdell Shares Why the Sport Horse Prospect Development Forum Is Right For You](https://yourdressage.org/2025/06/14/michael-bragdell-shares-why-the-sport-horse-prospect-development-forum-is-right-for-you/) - Sport Horse Prospect Development Forums are designed to provide a correct, fundamental system for starting sport horse prospects. Learn about the upcoming Forum in June from Michael Bragdell.
- [Back to Basics: Straightness and Flexion](https://yourdressage.org/2025/06/23/back-to-basics-straightness-and-flexion/) - In this series, filmed at the 2024 Adequan®/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference, we focus on going back to basics using the Pyramid of Training.
- [Back to Basics: Straightness on the Circle](https://yourdressage.org/2025/06/17/back-to-basics-straightness-on-the-circle/) - In this series, filmed at the 2024 Adequan®/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference, we focus on going back to basics using the Pyramid of Training.
- [Back to Basics: Straightness](https://yourdressage.org/2025/06/09/back-to-basics-straightness/) - In this series, filmed at the 2024 Adequan®/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference, we focus on going back to basics using the Pyramid of Training.
- [From Rescue Pony to Champion](https://yourdressage.org/2025/06/13/from-rescue-pony-to-champion/) - What makes Dreamy special isn’t just that he’s a rescue or a pony or a champion. It’s that he meets every new challenge with quiet bravery and heart.
- [Sensational Saddlebreds – Part Two](https://yourdressage.org/2025/06/11/sensational-saddlebreds-part-two/) - The American Saddlebred Horse and Breeders Association is a participating organization in the Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards program!
- [That’s One Fabulous Lad](https://yourdressage.org/2025/06/04/thats-one-fabulous-lad/) - "There’s a quiet pride in the way he moves, like he knows he’s found his place." A Region 9 AA shares her mission to show that Saddlebreds belong in dressage!
- [American Saddlebreds: Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards](https://yourdressage.org/2025/06/12/american-saddlebreds-adequan-usdf-all-breeds-awards/) - For our USDF Flashback this week, we take a look back on some past Saddlebred All-Breed Awards winners that appeared in the USDF Connection Yearbooks.
- [Sensational Saddlebreds - Part One](https://yourdressage.org/2025/06/04/sensational-saddlebreds-part-one/) - Riders who pick a Saddlebred are eligible for Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards - the American Saddlebred Horse & Breeders Assoc. is a participating organization!
- [Meet the USDF Team Member - Lauren Curnutte](https://yourdressage.org/2025/06/05/meet-the-usdf-team-member-lauren-curnutte/) - Meet Kentucky-native Lauren who, as the Administration Coordinator, handles all aspects of gift-giving for USDF. She & her QH, Onyx, compete in liberty shows!
- [Back to Basics: Impulsion in Half-Step Work](https://yourdressage.org/2025/06/02/back-to-basics-impulsion-in-half-step-work/) - Filmed at the Adequan®/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference, we go back to basics in this series, with video topics working their way up the Pyramid of Training.
- [True Colors Shine the Brightest](https://yourdressage.org/2025/05/28/true-colors-shine-the-brightest/) - A rider from Region 2 shares how she transformed a foal from the PMU industry into an FEI-level dressage competitor.
- [Why You Should Attend a USDF Sport Horse Prospect Development Forum](https://yourdressage.org/2025/05/21/why-you-should-attend-a-usdf-sport-horse-prospect-development-forum/) - Sport Horse Prospect Development Forums are designed to provide a correct, fundamental system for starting sport horse prospects. Learn about the upcoming Forum in June.
- [Child Prodigies](https://yourdressage.org/2025/05/23/child-prodigies/) - Is early success in sport-horse breeding classes a predictor of future dressage greatness? Meet seven horses that suggest it is. Reprinted from USDF Connection.
- [The Road to Becoming a Dressage Judge](https://yourdressage.org/2025/06/19/the-road-to-becoming-a-dressage-judge/) - A recently minted USEF ‘R’ judge shares her journey and advice. Reprinted from the January/February 2025 issue of USDF Connection magazine.
- [Why You Should Attend the Upcoming USDF Sport Horse Prospect Development Forum](https://yourdressage.org/2023/09/01/why-you-should-attend-the-upcoming-usdf-sport-horse-prospect-development-forum/) - Sport Horse Prospect Development Forums are designed to provide a correct, fundamental system for starting sport horse prospects.
- [A Phoenix Always Rises From the Ashes](https://yourdressage.org/2025/05/21/a-phoenix-always-rises-from-the-ashes/) - A rider from Region 6 tells us about the special mare she saved from a feedlot, and the many challenges they’ve overcome together.
- [From FOMO to SOLO: Redefining Success with a Young Horse](https://yourdressage.org/2025/05/20/from-fomo-to-solo-redefining-success-with-a-young-horse/) - "Don't sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them." – Madam C.J. Walker
- [Back to Basics: Impulsion Explained](https://yourdressage.org/2025/05/05/back-to-basics-impulsion-explained/) - Filmed at the Adequan®/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference, we go back to basics in this series, with video topics working their way up the Pyramid of Training.
- [Back to Basics: Impulsion And Quarter Pirouettes](https://yourdressage.org/2025/05/12/back-to-basics-impulsion-and-quarter-pirouettes/) - Filmed at the Adequan®/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference, we go back to basics in this series, with video topics working their way up the Pyramid of Training.
- [Back to Basics: Impulsion and the Use of the Core](https://yourdressage.org/2025/05/26/back-to-basics-impulsion-and-the-use-of-the-core/) - Filmed at the Adequan®/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference, we go back to basics in this series, with video topics working their way up the Pyramid of Training.
- [Back to Basics: Impulsion's Relationship with Tempo](https://yourdressage.org/2025/05/19/back-to-basics-impulsions-relationship-with-tempo/) - Filmed at the Adequan®/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference, we go back to basics in this series, with video topics working their way up the Pyramid of Training.
- [Stuck Going Backwards? Find a New Way Forward!](https://yourdressage.org/2025/05/13/stuck-going-backwards-find-a-new-way-forward/) - Here, a rider tells us about the three-year-old she picked up for free on Craigslist, and how he turned into a priceless partner.
- [Listen When They Speak](https://yourdressage.org/2025/05/08/listen-when-they-speak/) - A rider from Region 2 tells us how, by listening, she and her formerly neglected horse were able to uncover the key to their successes.
- [The Last Chance for Cash](https://yourdressage.org/2025/05/06/the-last-chance-for-cash/) - A rider tells us about the two foals she adopted from an organization dedicated to saving orphan foals - an unfortunate “byproduct” of the nurse mare industry.
- [Bills Woods - 2024 USDF Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient](https://yourdressage.org/2025/03/31/bills-woods-2024-usdf-lifetime-achievement-award-recipient/) - USDF President George Williams presents Bill Woods with the 2024 USDF Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 USDF Salute Gala & Annual Awards Banquet, held at the Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention in Houston, TX.
- [Do You Love to Ride - or Love to Win?](https://yourdressage.org/2025/04/11/do-you-love-to-ride-or-love-to-win/) - A rider shares the many adventures she’s had with her Morgan gelding, from showing at championship shows, to braving storms on a treacherous ferry ride!
- [Carol Lavell - 2024 Roemer Foundation/USDF Hall of Fame Presentation](https://yourdressage.org/2025/05/01/carol-lavell-2024-roemer-foundation-usdf-hall-of-fame-presentation/) - USDF President George Williams posthumously inducts Carol Lavell into the Roemer Foundation/USDF Hall of Fame at the 2024 USDF Salute Gala & Annual Awards Banquet, held at the Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention in Houston, TX.
- [Remarkable Rescue Horses - Part One](https://yourdressage.org/2025/05/07/remarkable-rescue-horses-part-one/) - We are celebrating remarkable rescue horses in May! Did you know the International Rescue Horse Registry is part of the Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards program?
- [International Rescue Horse Registry: Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards](https://yourdressage.org/2025/05/01/international-rescue-horse-registry-adequan-usdf-all-breeds-awards/) - We are celebrating the remarkable rescue horse this month! Did you know the International Rescue Horse Registry is part of the Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards program?
- [Marvelous Morgans – Part Five](https://yourdressage.org/2025/04/30/marvelous-morgans-part-five/) - The Marvelous Morgan is our April Breed of the Month! Dressage riders who ride a Morgan are eligible for the Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards program!
- [A Dauntless Partner](https://yourdressage.org/2025/04/29/a-dauntless-partner/) - This story is about a very special Morgan cross gelding - when he’s not taking riders to regional championships, you can find him taxiing the next generation of riders around their very first lessons.
- [Olympic Champion Ingrid Klimke to Present Exclusive Masterclass at Kingsview Partners Dressage at Devon’s 50th Anniversary Celebration](https://yourdressage.org/2025/04/30/olympic-champion-ingrid-klimke-to-present-exclusive-masterclass-at-kingsview-partners-dressage-at-devons-50th-anniversary-celebration/) - Dressage at Devon, one of North America’s most prestigious dressage competitions, is thrilled to announce a rare and exclusive masterclass with Olympic champion and world-renowned equestrian Ingrid Klimke.
- [One Dill-lightful Morgan Horse](https://yourdressage.org/2025/04/23/one-dill-lightful-morgan-horse/) - An adult amateur from Region 4 shares the story of the young Morgan whom she purchased sight-unseen, and has become everything she wanted!
- [If You Host It, Will They Come?](https://yourdressage.org/2025/04/25/if-you-host-it-will-they-come/) - Will bringing in a big-name clinician or holding other types of educational events produce good ROI for your GMO? Reprinted from USDF Connection.
- [My Favorite Dressage Books](https://yourdressage.org/2025/04/28/my-favorite-dressage-books/) - Advance your dressage education with USDF Connection editor Jennifer Bryant’s top picks
- [Marvelous Morgans – Part Three](https://yourdressage.org/2025/04/16/marvelous-morgans-part-three/) - We are celebrating Morgans as our April Breed of the Month! The American Morgan Horse Association is part of the Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards program.
- [Marvelous Morgans – Part Four](https://yourdressage.org/2025/04/23/marvelous-morgans-part-four/) - We are celebrating Morgans as our April Breed of the Month! The American Morgan Horse Association is part of the Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards program.
- [Starberry Sport Morgans: Building A Legacy ](https://yourdressage.org/2025/04/22/starberry-sport-morgans-building-a-legacy/) - An adult amateur breeder shares her journey that began as a kid to promote the Morgan breed and prove these pint-sized partners belong in dressage!
- [A Circle of Energy and Morgans](https://yourdressage.org/2025/04/18/a-circle-of-energy-and-morgans/) - A Region 4 trainer shares her journey in classical and western dressage with her Morgan mare as they climb the ladder of dressage levels!
- [Not Just One in 365, But One in a Million](https://yourdressage.org/2025/04/16/not-just-one-in-365-but-one-in-a-million/) - This rider went against her own wishes for a steady, experienced partner and fell in love with a spunky Morgan, with whom she happens to share a birthday!
- [Marvelous Morgans - Part Two](https://yourdressage.org/2025/04/09/marvelous-morgans-part-two/) - We are celebrating Morgans as our April Breed of the Month! The American Morgan Horse Association is part of the Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards program.
- [The Mare We (Impatiently) Waited For](https://yourdressage.org/2025/04/15/the-mare-we-impatiently-waited-for/) - A Region 1 rider shares the story of the little mare she saw on a Facebook livestream, and how she has become the pony they needed in their family.
- [My Big Bang Into The Dressage Universe](https://yourdressage.org/2025/04/09/my-big-bang-into-the-dressage-universe/) - In this story, a rider from Region 2 shares how she and her Morgan gelding have taken to the dressage world - with ease and talent!
- [American Morgan Horse Association: Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards](https://yourdressage.org/2025/04/10/american-morgan-horse-association-adequan-usdf-all-breeds-awards/) - For our USDF Flashback this week, we take a look back on some past Morgan horse All-Breed Awards winners that appeared in the USDF Connection Yearbooks.
- [Meet the Morgan: The Everything Horse](https://yourdressage.org/2025/04/07/meet-the-morgan-the-everything-horse/) - Learn all about the Morgan horse, an incomparably versatile and hardworking breed, and how they make the perfect partner for all of your equestrian dreams.
- [Sometimes, Lightning Does Strike Twice](https://yourdressage.org/2025/04/03/sometimes-lightning-does-strike-twice/) - After losing an irreplaceable Morgan after an MS diagnosis, another Morgan from a rough background stepped up - sometimes, lightning does strike twice!
- [A Morgan Chooses You](https://yourdressage.org/2025/04/04/a-morgan-chooses-you/) - A Morgan enthusiast from Region 6 shares the story of a special mare who has accomplished more than most, and the people who have contributed to her success.
- [Ingrid Klimke Masterclass ~ A Lesson in Positive Thinking](https://yourdressage.org/2025/04/24/ingrid-klimke-masterclass-a-lesson-in-positive-thinking/) - This article received first place in the 2024 GMO Newsletter Awards for general interest articles for GMOs with 500+ members.
- [What You Need To Know About the New Microchip Rule GR 1101.1](https://yourdressage.org/2025/04/17/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-microchip-rule-gr-1101-1/) - This article received an honorable mention in the 2024 GMO Newsletter Awards for general interest articles for GMOs with 500+ members.
- [2024 Dressage Adventures and More!](https://yourdressage.org/2025/04/03/2024-dressage-adventures-and-more/) - This article received an honorable mention in the 2024 GMO Newsletter Awards for first person experience articles for GMOs with 175-499 members.
- [Marvelous Morgans - Part One](https://yourdressage.org/2025/04/02/marvelous-morgans-part-one/) - We are celebrating Morgans as our April Breed of the Month! The American Morgan Horse Association is part of the Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards program.
- [There’s No Rushing the Best Things In Life](https://yourdressage.org/2025/03/28/theres-no-rushing-the-best-things-in-life/) - An adult amateur from Region 2 shares how her gelding, Tucker, has taught her that the best things in life occur with love, patience, and hard work!
- [Moving Beyond Fear](https://yourdressage.org/2025/03/27/moving-beyond-fear/) - By Kara L. Stewart: Overcoming fear with a brain-based approach. Part 2: conclusion. Reprinted from USDF Connection.
- [Fits and Starts, Hills and Valleys, and Ups and Downs](https://yourdressage.org/2025/03/26/fits-and-starts-hills-and-valleys-and-ups-and-downs/) - A senior rider tells us about her Dutch Warmblood & how they've been together through life’s ups & downs, including repeat injuries on their way to a Silver Medal.
- [You’re Never Too Old To Learn](https://yourdressage.org/2025/03/31/youre-never-too-old-to-learn/) - When this rider set off to purchase a horse, she was adamant on one thing: “Must be a gelding…” until she found herself with a chestnut mare.
- [One Level Per Year](https://yourdressage.org/2025/03/25/one-level-per-year/) - A rider from Region 7 tells us about her once-in-a-lifetime Lusitano stallion, Xerez, who carried her up the levels, earning many accolades along the way!
- [Prime Time is What You Make It](https://yourdressage.org/2025/03/21/prime-time-is-what-you-make-it/) - A rider and author from Region 2’s Mackinac Island shares how she dove back into the dressage world at 66 years old.
- [Growth is Not a Safe Spot](https://yourdressage.org/2025/03/19/growth-is-not-a-safe-spot/) - A Region 7 senior adult amateur shares her journey to Grand Prix, and the lessons she's learned along the way.
- [Better with Age](https://yourdressage.org/2025/03/12/better-with-age/) - Wine, art, some cheeses, and friendships. What do they have in common? They all get better with time!
- [And They Lived Happily Ever After](https://yourdressage.org/2025/03/18/and-they-lived-happily-ever-after/) - A Vintage Cup rider from Region 3 tells us about Fae, her aptly named mare, and how their partnership blossomed into a fairy tale of its own.
- [What is an Online Horse Show??](https://yourdressage.org/2025/03/20/what-is-an-online-horse-show/) - This article received first place in the 2024 GMO Newsletter Awards for first person experience articles for GMOs with 500+ members.
- [A Career In Review: Uloma MG, What is the Perfect Horse?](https://yourdressage.org/2025/03/13/a-career-in-review-uloma-mg-what-is-the-perfect-horse/) - This article received an honorable mention in the 2024 GMO Newsletter Awards for first person experience articles for GMOs with 500+ members.
- [Back to Basics: Contact on the Outside Rein](https://yourdressage.org/2025/03/24/back-to-basics-contact-on-the-outside-rein/) - In this new series, filmed at the 2024 Adequan®/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference, we focus on going back to basics.
- [Back to Basics: Riding Into the Contact](https://yourdressage.org/2025/03/17/back-to-basics-riding-into-the-contact/) - In this new series, filmed at the 2024 Adequan®/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference, we focus on going back to basics.
- [Back to Basics: Contact Back to Front](https://yourdressage.org/2025/03/10/back-to-basics-contact-back-to-front/) - In this new series, filmed at the 2024 Adequan®/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference, we focus on going back to basics.
- [A World Without Horse Shows](https://yourdressage.org/2025/03/06/a-world-without-horse-shows/) - This article received an honorable mention in the 2024 GMO Newsletter Awards for general interest articles for GMOs with 175-499 members.
- [Takoda: Not a “Friend to All,” But a Friend to Me](https://yourdressage.org/2025/03/05/takoda-not-a-friend-to-all-but-a-friend-to-me/) - A Region 2 rider shares her gaited curly horse and how he has taught her patience as they navigate both the classical dressage and gaited competition world!
- [Gareth Hughes Coaches Riders at 2024 Absorbine®/NEDA Symposium](https://yourdressage.org/2025/03/04/gareth-hughes-coaches-riders-at-2024-absorbine-neda-symposium/) - British trainer Gareth Hughes taught a clinic at the 2024 Absorbine®/NEDA Symposium, held at Mount Holyoke College Equestrian Center October 19-20, 2024.
- [Staff Picks – Our Favorite 2024 Stories](https://yourdressage.org/2025/03/03/staff-picks-our-favorite-2024-stories/) - We shared some amazing stories on YourDressage in 2024, and some of the staff at USDF wanted to share their favorite stories from the year!
- [Back to Basics: Contact](https://yourdressage.org/2025/03/03/back-to-basics-contact/) - In this new series, filmed at the 2024 Adequan®/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference, we focus on going back to basics.
- [Add A Splash of Flash – Part Three](https://yourdressage.org/2025/02/28/add-a-splash-of-flash-part-three/) - Whether your horse is a Paint, Appaloosa, Knabstrupper, or Gypsy Horse, sports a patched or spotted coat, or wears lots of chrome, this month is for you!
- [From Kill Pen to Champion: Noodle the Wonder Pony](https://yourdressage.org/2025/02/27/from-kill-pen-to-champion-noodle-the-wonder-pony/) - A Region 9 rider shares the bond between her and the unicorn she rescued from the kill pen - a Cremello gelding she named The Noodle Doodle!
- [A Century Together](https://yourdressage.org/2024/04/03/my-hero-a-century-together/) - On October 29, 2023, I completed my Century Club Ride aboard my long time Morgan partner Canequin’s Local Hero.
- [Ziggy Stardust](https://yourdressage.org/2025/02/25/ziggy-stardust/) - An equine vet from Region 3 shares the story of the spotty pony she bought sight unseen, who has turned into a great little partner for both her and her son!
- [And the Survey Says…..](https://yourdressage.org/2025/02/24/and-the-survey-says/) - Many riders believe success hinges on external factors. However, research reveals a different truth: The key to progress lies within us.
- [Back to Basics: Contact and Neck Position](https://yourdressage.org/2025/02/24/back-to-basics-contact-and-neck-position/) - In this series, filmed at the 2024 Adequan®/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference, we focus on going back to basics.
- [Back to Basics: Rhythm In Collection](https://yourdressage.org/2025/01/27/back-to-basics-rhythm-in-collection/) - In this series, we focus on going back to basics. Video topics will ascend the Pyramid of Training concepts.
- [Dressage: How To Improve Your Shoulder-In](https://yourdressage.org/2025/02/27/dressage-how-to-improve-your-shoulder-in/) - This article received first place in the 2024 GMO Newsletter Awards for first-person experience articles for GMOs with 175-499 members.
- [Spotlight on NODA’s Treasurer, Dee Liebenthal](https://yourdressage.org/2025/02/21/spotlight-on-nodas-treasurer-dee-liebenthal/) - This article received first place in the 2024 GMO Newsletter Awards for general interest articles for GMOs with 175-499 members.
- [Add A Splash of Flash – Part Two](https://yourdressage.org/2025/02/19/add-a-splash-of-flash-part-two/) - If your horse is a registered Paint, Appaloosa, Knabstrupper, or Gypsy Horse, sports a patched or spotted coat, or wears lots of chrome, this month is for you!
- [Meet the Quarter Horse: American Made](https://yourdressage.org/2024/10/15/meet-the-quarter-horse-american-made/) - With the natural skills and versatility to excel in all disciplines, the American Quarter Horse has earned its spot as the most popular horse in the US.
- [Meet the Welsh Pony & Cob: A Wales Tale](https://yourdressage.org/2024/09/06/meet-the-welsh-pony-cob-a-wales-tale/) - Learn all about the winsome Welsh Pony and Cob! This breed, developed over thousands of years in Wales, is the perfect combination of strength and refinement.
- [Meet the Connemara: The Proud Irish Pony](https://yourdressage.org/2024/05/02/meet-the-connemara-the-proud-irish-pony/) - As the only breed native to Ireland's rigorous terrain, the Connemara pony shows inherent strength and hardiness equal to its undeniable looks.
- [Meet the Holsteiner: Ye Old Warmblood](https://yourdressage.org/2024/04/01/meet-the-holsteiner-ye-old-warmblood/) - As the oldest warmblood breed, Holsteiners have mastered the art of changing with the times, consistently proving themselves with success in whatever they do.
- [Meet the Haflinger: The People Pleasing Pony](https://yourdressage.org/2024/03/11/meet-the-haflinger-the-people-pleasing-pony/) - Bred for versatility and working under challenging conditions, Haflingers are skilled athletes with larger-than-life personalities.
- [Meet the Andalusian: The Original Dressage Horse](https://yourdressage.org/2024/02/12/meet-the-andalusian-the-original-dressage-horse/) - With pedigree records as old as the 15th century, Andalusians were specifically developed by breeders to excel as cavalry mounts, the original dressage horses.
- [The Color Corner: Spotted and Dotted](https://yourdressage.org/2025/02/19/the-color-corner-spotted-and-dotted/) - Are those spots actually random? Learn all about the spotted and dotted horses of the world, and how to describe the patterns they sport.
- [The Color Corner: Painted Ponies](https://yourdressage.org/2025/02/03/the-color-corner-painted-ponies/) - Are those spots actually random? Learn all about the painted ponies of the world, and how to describe the patterns they sport.
- [Sweet Georgia Brown: My Horse of a Different Color](https://yourdressage.org/2025/02/18/sweet-georgia-brown-my-horse-of-a-different-color/) - A Region 8 adult amateur shares the story of her pinto Draft cross mare, who has become the perfect-as-a-peach dressage horse for this dressage-loving mom!
- [Back to Basics: Suppleness in the Warm-Up](https://yourdressage.org/2025/02/14/back-to-basics-suppleness-in-the-warm-up/) - In this new series, filmed at the 2024 Adequan®/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference, we focus on going back to basics.
- [Sunny Skies on My Darkest Days](https://yourdressage.org/2025/02/11/sunny-skies-on-my-darkest-days/) - A Region 3 adult amateur shares how a flashy Dutch mare helped her through her husband’s deployment to the Middle East, becoming her sunshine during some very dark storms.
- [Thank You, Partner](https://yourdressage.org/2025/02/07/thank-you-partner/) - "The final halt was emotional at 2024 Great American/USDF Region 3 Dressage Championships for Jennifer Benoit and Exodus." Photo by Andrew Ryback Photography; submitted by Jennifer Benoit
- [“2023 On the Levels” - Adding to Your Dressage Knowledge Bank](https://yourdressage.org/2025/02/13/2023-on-the-levels-adding-to-your-dressage-knowledge-bank/) - This article received first place in the 2024 GMO Newsletter Awards for general interest articles for GMOs with 75-174 members.
- [Ely Equine and the Classical Dressage Journey](https://yourdressage.org/2025/02/06/ely-equine-and-the-classical-dressage-journey/) - This article received an honorable mention in the 2024 GMO Newsletter Awards for general interest articles for GMOs with 75-174 members.
- [And All That Jazz](https://yourdressage.org/2025/01/28/and-all-that-jazz/) - A Region 1 rider shares the story of the superstar Morgan who helped her get back in the saddle after a horrible ankle injury, and earn her Bronze Medal!
- [Add A Splash of Flash - Part One](https://yourdressage.org/2025/02/05/add-a-splash-of-flash-part-one/) - Whether your horse is a Paint, Appaloosa, Knabstrupper, or Gypsy Horse, sports a patched or spotted coat, or wears lots of chrome, this month is for you!
- [Dressage and Art Make Life Work Out](https://yourdressage.org/2025/02/05/dressage-and-art-make-life-work-out/) - By Patti Schofler: Her artistic talent came to the rescue when a debilitating condition sidelined Liz Britten Hendrix’s dressage career
- [Red Finds His Balance](https://yourdressage.org/2025/01/31/red-finds-his-balance/) - A region 2 rider shares about how gaited dressage introduced her to a whole new side of dressage, and how it helped develop her Tennessee Walking Horse!
- [A Unique Opportunity: Unicorn Therapeutic Riding](https://yourdressage.org/2025/02/04/a-unique-opportunity-unicorn-therapeutic-riding/) - Unicorn Therapeutic Riding was the ninth institution, and the only one in New Jersey, to be recognized as a COE, in the spring of 2024.
- [Seize the Opportunity to Take the Road to United States Dressage Finals](https://yourdressage.org/2025/01/30/seize-the-opportunity-to-take-the-road-to-united-states-dressage-finals/) - This article earned first place in the 2024 GMO Newsletter Awards. It appeared in the August 2024 SEDA newsletter, The Bleep.
- [Smart, Chic, and Centerline Ready!](https://yourdressage.org/2025/01/30/smart-chic-and-centerline-ready/) - During the cold and bleak midwinter, we're dreaming about the upcoming show season and reminiscing about the excitement of heading down the centerline dressed to the nines! In 2024, competitors at the US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan® displayed the culmination of hard work, dedication, and skill it takes to walk the Centerline of Champions.
- [Adequan®/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference Provides Valuable Education](https://yourdressage.org/2025/01/29/adequan-usdf-fei-level-trainers-conference-provides-valuable-education/) - We asked our social media followers who attended the 2025 edition of the event to share some of their takeaways, and they offered up lots of tidbits and photos!
- [And You Think I Need Glasses?](https://yourdressage.org/2025/01/24/and-you-think-i-need-glasses/) - This article received an honorable mention in the 2024 GMO Newsletter Awards. It appeared in the Feb 2024 Three Rivers Equestrian Association newsletter, TREA Branches.
- [Dreaming of Warmer Days](https://yourdressage.org/2025/01/24/dreaming-of-warmer-days/) - We are still buried under snow here in Lexington at the USDF office, so we wanted to share a little winter cheer while we dream of warmer days!
- [Meet the USDF Team Member - Kathie Robertson](https://yourdressage.org/2025/01/23/meet-the-usdf-team-member-kathie-robertson/) - Meet USDF Education Director, Kathie Robertson. This California native is your go-to resource for all things dressage education!
- [Playing Possum](https://yourdressage.org/2025/01/21/playing-possum/) - In this love-at-first-sight story, an adult amateur gets back in the show ring after a two decade hiatus from the saddle with her barrel-bred Quarter Horse!
- [The Goldilocks Horse](https://yourdressage.org/2024/12/18/the-goldilocks-horse/) - A Region 6 youth rider shares her four year long horse hunt, & how it ended with a horse who was the opposite of what she wanted, but was everything she needed!
- [The 24 Most Popular Stories of 2024](https://yourdressage.org/2025/01/06/the-24-most-popular-stories-of-2024/) - Readers flocked to YourDressage to get their daily dose of dressage this year. Here are the 24 most popular stories from 2024!
- [Meet the USDF Team Member - Krystina Wright](https://yourdressage.org/2025/01/16/meet-the-usdf-team-member-krystina-wright/) - Meet Competitions Director, Krystina Wright, who hails from Canada and competes at Prix St. Georges with her off-the-track Thoroughbred!
- [Two Cobs and A Clumper](https://yourdressage.org/2025/01/15/two-cobs-and-a-clumper/) - An adult amateur from Australia shares about falling in love with a Welsh Cob, & how they are climbing the levels while also enjoying other disciplines!
- [Education for Youth of All Levels Takes Place in Region 6](https://yourdressage.org/2024/12/19/education-for-youth-of-all-levels-takes-place-in-region-6/) - A Region 6 Young Rider shares her experience at the FEI Youth Clinic with Sabine Schut-Kery, and how it changed her approach to training.
- [Teaching Moment](https://yourdressage.org/2025/01/17/teaching-moment/) - Pro dressage rider, Jess Idol, with Sir Real, owned by Catherine Haddad, completing an accidental half pass in the aisle. Photo by Portraits by Carol.
- [The Bottom Line On Prize Money](https://yourdressage.org/2025/01/16/the-bottom-line-on-prize-money/) - By Natalie Defee Mendik: Should there be more cash awards in dressage competitions? We look at the pros, cons, and challenges.
- [The Comeback Beats the Setback](https://yourdressage.org/2025/01/09/the-comeback-beats-the-setback/) - A Region 1 rider shares the story of navigating chronic Lyme disease with her OTTB, and how it was a blessing in disguise to strengthen their bond.
- [Not "If" We Do Transitions, "How"](https://yourdressage.org/2024/09/30/not-if-we-do-transitions-how/) - In this clip, Henk van Bergen reminds us that it is not if we do transitions, but how we do the transitions that is most important.
- [Back to Basics: Rhythm in the Walk](https://yourdressage.org/2025/01/13/back-to-basics-rhythm-in-the-walk/) - The 2024 Adequan®/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference focused on going back to basics. Video topics will work their way up the Pyramid of Training.
- [Back to Basics: Walk Rhythm](https://yourdressage.org/2025/01/20/back-to-basics-walk-rhythm/) - In this new series, filmed at the 2024 Adequan®/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference, we focus on going back to basics.
- [Meet the USDF Team Member – Sarah Garn](https://yourdressage.org/2025/01/09/meet-the-usdf-team-member-sarah-garn/) - Meet USDF Administration Director, and passionate animal advocate, Sarah Garn!
- [What a Winter-ful Life!](https://yourdressage.org/2025/01/08/what-a-winter-ful-life/) - Brrr it’s cold outside! With many USDF Regions buried in snow, we asked our followers to share their chilly pony photos - check out some that were shared with us!
- [My Journey to the US Dressage Finals](https://yourdressage.org/2025/01/10/my-journey-to-the-us-dressage-finals/) - By Natalie DeFee Mendik: For one adult-amateur competitor, the experience is about much more than winning ribbons
- [Trending Topics and Takeaways from the 2024 Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention](https://yourdressage.org/2025/01/08/trending-topics-and-takeaways-from-the-2024-adequan-usdf-annual-convention/) - Members were eager to reunite with old friends, vote on important matters affecting our sport, partake in a full slate of education sessions, and meet folks from all across the US who share their passion for dressage at the 2024 Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention December 4 – 7, 2024. Here are some of this year’s trending topics and takeaways.
- [Skipp To My Lou](https://yourdressage.org/2025/01/03/skipp-to-my-lou/) - An amateur shares the story of teaching a pony she pulled from an auction trust & love over bolting & fear as they compete in classical & western dressage!
- [When the Challenge Becomes the Cure](https://yourdressage.org/2024/03/01/when-the-challenge-becomes-the-cure/) - Imagine five teams of six top Grand Prix dressage riders and their mounts bedecked in colorful costumes dancing to choreographed freestyles before a sold-out crowd — all to raise funds for breast cancer research.
- [Meet the Winners of the 2024 USDF Arts Contest](https://yourdressage.org/2024/07/19/meet-the-winners-of-the-2024-usdf-arts-contest/) - The annual USDF Arts Contest is designed to highlight the creativity and beauty of dressage and to allow USDF members to express their interest in the sport outside of the competition arena. Entries are accepted each year in the divisions of art and photography, and in three different age categories.
- [Breaking the Mold](https://yourdressage.org/2024/01/03/breaking-the-mold/) - “Nontraditional” dressage horses spur imaginations of Breyer model-horse collectors
- [Sherman The Little Engine That Could](https://yourdressage.org/2024/04/24/sherman-the-little-engine-that-could/) - A Region 1 adult amateur shares the story of her Haflinger, Sherman, who has become an ambassador for his breed, showcasing his versatility as an all-around horse!
- [Meet the L Graduate - Christina Keim](https://yourdressage.org/2024/03/26/meet-the-l-graduate-christina-keim/) - Meet USDF Region 8 L Graduate Christina Keim!
- [Have Yourself A Horsey Little Holiday](https://yourdressage.org/2024/12/23/have-yourself-a-horsey-little-holiday-2/) - From USDF to you and your family, have a wonderful holiday!
- [Houston, We Had A Convention!](https://yourdressage.org/2024/12/26/houston-we-had-a-convention/) - We asked our social media followers who attended the 2024 Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention to share photos of their favorite moments in Houston!
- [Walkin' In A Winter Wonderland](https://yourdressage.org/2024/12/18/walkin-in-a-winter-wonderland/) - Hang a shining stirrup on the highest bough, And have yourself a horsey little holiday right now.
- [Things to Look Forward to at the Upcoming Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention](https://yourdressage.org/2024/12/02/things-to-look-forward-to-at-the-upcoming-adequan-usdf-annual-convention/) - By Chelsey Burris It’s right around the corner! The gathering of dressage enthusiasts from across the United States, assembling in one place for important votes, to network with others, to celebrate the accomplishments from the year, to attend interesting education sessions led by industry leaders, and so much more! Get more involved in the dressage
- [Going for GOLD - 20 Times and Counting](https://yourdressage.org/2024/12/06/going-for-gold-20-times-and-counting/) - Sydney L. shares the story of her trainer, Karen Lipp, who has helped an astonishing 20 students earn their USDF Gold Medal so far!
- [Persevering at the Youth Outreach Clinic](https://yourdressage.org/2024/12/05/persevering-at-the-youth-outreach-clinic/) - Region 6 youth rider, Abbie H. shares her experience at the Region 6 Youth Outreach Clinic, and what she learned about teamwork and perseverance!
- [My Heart Horse: Three Generations Strong](https://yourdressage.org/2024/12/04/my-heart-horse-three-generations-strong/) - An adult amateur from Region 4 shares the story of the horses who stole her heart - all three generations of them!
- [From the Retired Racehorse Project to Grand Prix](https://yourdressage.org/2024/12/03/from-the-retired-racehorse-project-to-grand-prix/) - An adult amateur from USDF Region 1 shares the two Thoroughbreds who stole her heart, and helped her earn all three of her USDF Rider Medals in the process!
- [10 Unforgettable Moments from the 2024 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®](https://yourdressage.org/2024/11/27/10-unforgettable-moments-from-the-2024-finals/) - Each edition of the US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan® features new and spellbinding performances as the top competitors in the nation dance their way down centerline. From horses and riders overcoming the most unlikely odds to claim Finals crowns, unique breeds that had everyone on the showgrounds gawking, to such dramatic and close finishes that one class ended in a dead heat, here are ten moments from the 2024 Finals that we are sure to be talking about for years to come.
- [The Road to the 2024 US Dressage Finals](https://yourdressage.org/2024/09/20/2024-the-road-to-finals/) - Championship season is upon us, and we're on the road to the 2024 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®!
- [2024 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®: High Score Breed Awards](https://yourdressage.org/2024/11/27/2024-us-dressage-finals-presented-by-adequan-high-score-breed-awards/) - Each year at the US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®, there are special recognitions available for specific breeds. There are six awards offered by each breed organization that has chosen to be represented. Check out who won these awards in 2024!
- [Keeping the Show Going: Volunteers](https://yourdressage.org/2024/11/20/keeping-the-show-going-volunteers/) - USDF wants to say THANK YOU to the volunteers who came from far & wide to help ensure the US Dressage Finals went off without a hitch.
- [Believe In The Process](https://yourdressage.org/2024/11/29/believe-in-the-process/) - A rider from Region 5 reflects on the injury that made her partnership with her mare stronger than ever before, and she considers it a blessing.
- [Youth Outreach Clinic Encourages Dressage Development](https://yourdressage.org/2024/11/28/youth-outreach-clinic-encourages-dressage-development/) - Maddie H. shares her experience at the Region 6 USDF Youth Outreach Clinic!
- [New Beginnings for Walking In Memphis](https://yourdressage.org/2024/11/27/new-beginnings-for-walking-in-memphis/) - A Region 4 rider shares about how she and her horse made the switch from hunters to dressage, and how they are thriving in their new discipline!
- [It Is What It Is Today](https://yourdressage.org/2024/11/26/it-is-what-it-is-today/) - A junior rider pieced together her horse's unknown history & found out a lot about him & reminding us that, when it comes to horses, it is what it is today!
- [Radiance Earns a Silver Medal](https://yourdressage.org/2024/11/22/radiance-earns-a-silver-medal/) - An adult amateur shares the story of earning her USDF Silver Medal aboard her very special Hanoverian mare, following a double hip replacement!
- [Panache](https://yourdressage.org/2024/11/29/panache/) - Photo by Karen Bilgrai Cohen Photography; Submitted by Sarah Kress
- [Important Discussions](https://yourdressage.org/2024/11/22/important-discussions/) - I wanted to send this photo of my homebred Welsh Cob colt Knightwynds Chiron, who was awarded the 2024 Dressage at Devon Grand Champion Pony at just five months old!
- [Changes Ahead for the 2025 US Dressage Finals Presented by Adequan®](https://yourdressage.org/2024/11/21/changes-ahead-for-the-2025-us-dressage-finals-presented-by-adequan/) - USDF and USEF are thrilled to announce that the 2025 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan® are scheduled for October 30 – November 2, at the World Equestrian Center (WEC) in Wilmington, OH.
- [A Tale of Tails: Part Two](https://yourdressage.org/2024/11/21/a-tale-of-tails-part-two/) - We check in with Elyse Hart and her horse Bob. They recently returned to the FEI ring, with a better understanding of each other and a stronger partnership!
- [A “Whisper of God” to Change a Life](https://yourdressage.org/2024/11/20/a-whisper-of-god-to-change-a-life/) - There’s just something about dressage that makes so much sense & feels so effortless when it is correct - the feeling that keeps us coming back.
- [Bringing up Babies](https://yourdressage.org/2024/11/19/bringing-up-babies/) - By Natalie DeFee Mendik: Young-horse trainers are a critical link in the dressage pipeline; Reprinted from July/August 2024 USDF Connection.
- [2024 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan® Perpetual Trophy Results](https://yourdressage.org/2024/11/14/2024-us-dressage-finals-presented-by-adequan-perpetual-trophy-results/) - 10 highly coveted perpetual trophies are presented at the US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan® - check out who earned the ultimate honors this year!
- [The 2024 Centerline of Champions - Wednesday's Action](https://yourdressage.org/2024/11/07/the-2024-centerline-of-champions-wednesdays-action/) - Competitors are preparing to take their turn down the Centerline of Champions and we caught some of Wednesday's behind-the-scenes action here!
- [The 2024 Centerline of Champions - Thursday's Action](https://yourdressage.org/2024/11/07/the-2024-centerline-of-champions-thursdays-action/) - Day One Champions were crowned in the Third Level Open, Prix St. Georges Open, Intermediate II AA, & Intermediate II Open classes today! Check out the action!
- [The 2024 Centerline of Champions - Friday's Action](https://yourdressage.org/2024/11/08/the-2024-centerline-of-champions-fridays-action/) - Day Two Champions included the Training Level Open, First Level Freestyle Open, Second Level AA, Third Level Freestyle Open, Fourth Level AA, Intermediate I AA & Open, & Grand Prix AA & Open classes.
- [The 2024 Centerline of Champions - Saturday's Action](https://yourdressage.org/2024/11/10/the-2024-centerline-of-champions-saturdays-action/) - Three days down, one more to go at the 2024 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®. Day Three again utilized 7 dressage rings, all packed with activity.
- [The 2024 Centerline of Champions - Sunday's Action](https://yourdressage.org/2024/11/11/the-2024-centerline-of-champions-sundays-action/) - The final competitors have taken their turn down the centerline of champions, and with that, the 2024 US Dressage Finals comes to a close. On the last day of the event, Champions were named in the Training Level Junior/Young Rider, Training Level Adult Amateur, First Level Adult Amateur Freestyle, Second Level Junior/Young Rider, Second Level
- [USDF Region 3 Continues Its Reign in 2024 LeMieux/US Dressage Finals Regions Cup Competition](https://yourdressage.org/2024/11/12/usdf-region-3-continues-its-reign-in-2024-lemieux-us-dressage-finals-regions-cup-competition/) - A staple of the US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®, the annual Regions Cup competition features four horse/rider teams, from across the country in designated divisions, vying for top honors and bragging rights for their region. Additionally, competitors will earn some amazing prizes from title sponsor, LeMieux. LeMieux is globally recognized for its outstanding technical
- [A Complex Journey Bears Fruit on Final Day of 2024 US Dressage Finals Presented by Adequan®](https://yourdressage.org/2024/11/11/a-complex-journey-bears-fruit-on-final-day-of-2024-us-dressage-finals-presented-by-adequan/) - By Alice Collins for Jump Media/US Dressage Finals Lexington, KY — November 10, 2024 — Taiwan Parrish’s relationship with Lauren Chumley’s quirky 19-year-old Sandro Hit gelding Saracchi is a complex one. But the pieces of the partnership all fitted into place in the very last class of the last day of the 2024 US Dressage
- [Nora Batchelder and Faro SQF Are Open Grand Prix Freestyle Champions at 2024 US Dressage Finals Presented by Adequan®](https://yourdressage.org/2024/11/10/nora-batchelder-and-faro-sqf-are-open-grand-prix-freestyle-champions-at-2024-us-dressage-finals-presented-by-adequan/) - By Alice Collins for Jump Media/US Dressage Finals On the second of two gala evenings at the 2024 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®, Saturday’s most prestigious class, the Open Grand Prix Freestyle, was led from the front. Nora Batchelder was first to go, and the 74.208% she laid down with her 16-year-old international partner
- [Riders From Aiken Have Magic Touch at 2024 US Dressage Finals Presented by Adequan®](https://yourdressage.org/2024/11/09/riders-from-aiken-have-magic-touch-at-2024-us-dressage-finals-presented-by-adequan/) - By Alice Collins for Jump Media/US Dressage Finals November 9, 2024 – Lexington, KY – Saturday, November 9, heralded the busiest day of the 2024 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®, with 14 titles up for grabs from First Level to Grand Prix at the Kentucky Horse Park. The 2024 US Dressage Finals, presented by Adequan®
- [Ali Potasky and Emerging Talent Inxs Are Victorious In Their Debut at the 2024 US Dressage Finals Presented by Adequan®](https://yourdressage.org/2024/11/09/ali-potasky-and-emerging-talent-inxs-are-victorious-in-their-debut-at-the-2024-us-dressage-finals-presented-by-adequan/) - It was the final horse down centerline after 13 hours of solid dressage across seven arenas that scooped the day’s richest prize on Friday, November 8, at the US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®.
- [Young Horse Hands Brittany Burson Double Glory on Day Two of 2024 US Dressage Finals, Presented by Adequan®](https://yourdressage.org/2024/11/08/young-horse-hands-brittany-burson-double-glory-on-day-two-of-2024-us-dressage-finals-presented-by-adequan/) - A slew of new champions were crowned on day two of the 2024 US Dressage Finals, which runs through November 10 at the Kentucky Horse Park.
- [Teams and Prizes Announced for 2024 LeMieux/US Dressage Finals Regions Cup](https://yourdressage.org/2024/11/08/teams-and-prizes-announced-for-2024-lemieux-us-dressage-finals-regions-cup/) - A staple of the US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®, the annual Regions Cup competition features four horse/rider teams, from each of USDF’s nine regions, vying for top honors, bragging rights, and some amazing prizes from new title sponsor LeMieux. LeMieux’s high-quality horse and rider gear is used by some of the biggest international names
- [James Koford Claims Emotional Victory on Opening Day of 2024 US Dressage Finals Presented by Adequan®](https://yourdressage.org/2024/11/07/james-koford-claims-emotional-victory-on-opening-day-of-2024-us-dressage-finals-presented-by-adequan/) - Day one of intense competition in the four-day 2024 US Dressage Finals began on Thursday, November 7, & yielded the first four new champions of the year.
- [Final Countdown for the 2024 US Dressage Finals, Presented by Adequan®](https://yourdressage.org/2024/11/06/final-countdown-for-the-2024-us-dressage-finals-presented-by-adequan-2/) - undreds of competitors are poised and ready at the Kentucky Horse Park for the 11th edition of the prestigious US Dressage Finals, presented by Adequan®, which takes place November 7-10, 2024. Here, we take a look at what's in store this week.
- [Meet the Sponsors of the 2024 US Dressage Finals](https://yourdressage.org/2024/11/05/meet-the-sponsors-of-the-2024-us-dressage-finals/) - The US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan® is more than just a show. It’s an experience! Competitors from around the United States converge on the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky, ready for unforgettable rides, fun special events, and the camaraderie of meeting riders from across the country. The sponsors of this championship show help make it possible – through financial support or by supplying wonderful prizes for the champions and reserve champions. The sponsors are so much more than their brightly colored banners that adorn the Alltech Arena – they indicate companies and businesses that truly support the sport of dressage in the US. Meet them here!
- [Meet the Vendors of the 2024 US Dressage Finals](https://yourdressage.org/2024/11/04/meet-the-vendors-of-the-2024-us-dressage-finals/) - Check out the vendors who will be at the 2024 US Dressage Finals, so you can shop 'til you drop!
- [Sneak Peek: The Official Merch of the 2024 US Dressage Finals](https://yourdressage.org/2024/11/01/sneak-peek-the-official-merch-of-the-2024-us-dressage-finals/) - Whether you're competing, grooming, volunteering, or attending as a spectator, USDF has something for you at the official US Dressage Finals merchandise booth!
- [Growth From the Grassroots](https://yourdressage.org/2024/11/01/growth-from-the-grassroots/) - Grace C. shares about her weekend at the Region 2 FEI Youth Clinic with Lilo Fore, hoping her passion for the sport will spur more young riders to try dressage!
- [Managing Conflict at the Barn](https://yourdressage.org/2024/11/05/managing-conflict-at-the-barn/) - By L. A. Berry: A “no drama” environment benefits horses as well as their humans. Professional equestrian mediator & dispute consultant Alana Roberts discusses!
- [On The Road to Finals: A Packing List](https://yourdressage.org/2024/10/28/on-the-road-to-finals-a-packing-list/) - The 2024 US Dressage Finals Presented by Adequan® is just two weeks away! We’ve put together a packing list for competitors and their equine dance partners!
- [The Little Horse That Wouldn’t Go](https://yourdressage.org/2024/10/30/the-little-horse-that-wouldnt-go/) - When this rider’s horse started showing signs that his heart just wasn’t in their chosen discipline, she listened & began teaching him how to dance!
- [Godzilla Nightmare Turned Dream Horse](https://yourdressage.org/2024/10/29/godzilla-nightmare-turned-dream-horse/) - An adult amateur shares how she first met a troubled off-track Quarter Horse, & how they rebuilt both of their confidences into a flourishing partnership.
- [Carlisle Academy: A Leader in Inclusion](https://yourdressage.org/2024/10/25/carlisle-academy-a-leader-in-inclusion/) - In this new series, we highlight the USEF's Para-Equestrian Dressage Centers of Excellence. Today we look at Carlisle Academy!
- [Meet the USDF Team Member - Jill Chamblin](https://yourdressage.org/2024/10/24/meet-the-usdf-team-member-jill-chamblin/) - Meet USDF's Senior GMO Coordinator and horse racing enthusiast, Jill Chamblin! Read about how she found herself at USDF!
- [Quintessential Quarter Horses – Part Four](https://yourdressage.org/2024/10/23/quintessential-quarter-horses-part-four/) - We are celebrating the Quarter Horse! Did you know those registered with the American Quarter Horse Association may be eligible for All-Breeds Awards?
- [I’ll Have “Whatever She’s Havin”](https://yourdressage.org/2024/10/23/ill-have-whatever-shes-havin/) - An adult amateur shares the story of the yearling filly she accidentally purchased, & their journey to the top of the AQHA All-Breeds Awards standings for 2024!
- [Your Handy Guide to Pre-Convention Committee Meetings  - Open to All USDF Members](https://yourdressage.org/2024/10/04/your-handy-guide-to-pre-convention-committee-meetings-open-to-all-usdf-members/) - Attention USDF Members – You are invited to get a FREE inside look into the work of USDF’s committees. Learn about how you can get involved here.
- [Expect the Wrench: Goal Setting and Planning in Dressage's Unexpected Hurdles](https://yourdressage.org/2024/10/16/expect-the-wrench-goal-setting-and-planning-in-dressages-unexpected-hurdles/) - By Sally O'Dwyer: Welcome to dressage, where the path to achieving your objectives is about as straight as a drunk spider's web!
- [Seven GMOs Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries](https://yourdressage.org/2024/10/24/seven-gmos-celebrate-milestone-anniversaries/) - While many are pondering what’s coming in 2025, seven GMOs are reflecting on the past in honor of their 25th or 50th anniversaries.
- [High-tailing It To Houston](https://yourdressage.org/2024/10/21/high-tailing-it-to-houston/) - We couldn’t be more excited to bring the 2024 Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention to Houston, in Region 9’s great state of Texas!
- [Seen at Regional Championships – Regions 1 and 4](https://yourdressage.org/2024/10/18/seen-at-regional-championships-regions-1-and-4/) - Fall means Regional Championship time – check out the action from the final weekend of Championships, Regions 1 and 4!
- [Quintessential Quarter Horses – Part Three](https://yourdressage.org/2024/10/16/quintessential-quarter-horses-part-three/) - We are celebrating the Quarter Horse! Did you know those registered with the American Quarter Horse Association may be eligible for All-Breeds Awards?
- [Nothin’ Monotone About Crome](https://yourdressage.org/2024/10/17/nothin-monotone-about-crome/) - Meet the eye-catching ranch stallion turned dance partner of a Region 2 rider and see how this fellow’s beauty is more than skin deep.
- [Half-Percheron Bags a Triple of Big Tour Titles at USDF Region 4 Championship, Lauren Chumley Takes Three in Region 1](https://yourdressage.org/2024/10/15/half-percheron-bags-a-triple-of-big-tour-titles-at-usdf-region-4-championship-lauren-chumley-takes-three-in-region-1/) - The final two 2024 GAIG/USDF Regional Championships took place 10/10-13: the Region 1 Championships in Lexington, VA, & Region 4 Championships in Lake St. Louis, MO.
- [Seen at Regional Championships – Regions 6, 7, & 9](https://yourdressage.org/2024/10/14/seen-at-regional-championships-regions-6-7-9/) - Fall means Regional Championship time – check out the action from Regions 6, 7, and 9 here!
- [All of Life’s Ups and Downs](https://yourdressage.org/2024/10/14/all-of-lifes-ups-and-downs/) - When life gives you lemons, hug your horse & make lemonade. A rider from Region 5 shares how she & her QH have supported each other through life's ups & downs.
- [Quintessential Quarter Horses – Part Two](https://yourdressage.org/2024/10/10/quintessential-quarter-horses-part-two/) - The quintessential Quarter Horse! We are celebrating these horses as our October 2024 Breed of the Month on YourDressage!
- [USDF Councils and Committees: Who, What, How](https://yourdressage.org/2024/10/10/usdf-councils-and-committees-who-what-how/) - A great organization needs great leadership. How does USDF provide this, & how do members communicate their wants & needs to the people making the decisions?
- [German Influence Runs Deep at Two USDF Regional Championship Shows](https://yourdressage.org/2024/10/08/german-influence-runs-deep-at-two-usdf-regional-championship-shows/) - Two 2024 GAIG/USDF Regional Championship shows took place October 3-6, covering Region 6 and Region 9. In both cases, the German influence was strong.
- [All-American Heart](https://yourdressage.org/2024/10/08/all-american-heart/) - Here, a rider from Region 9 shares how she and an ex-ranch Quarter Horse traded out their Western saddles to dance in the sandbox.
- [Seen at Regional Championships – Regions 5 and 8](https://yourdressage.org/2024/10/05/seen-at-regional-championships-regions-5-and-8/) - Fall means Regional Championship time! The 2024 Great American/USDF Regional Dressage Championships are in full swing – check out the action from Regions 5 & 8!
- [Seen at Regional Championships – Regions 2 & 3](https://yourdressage.org/2024/09/30/seen-at-regional-championships-regions-2-3/) - The 2024 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championships are in full swing - check out the action from Regions 2 and 3!
- [Catapult Into My Heart](https://yourdressage.org/2024/10/04/catapult-into-my-heart/) - A rider from Region 2 shares how a special pony from her youth shaped her into the rider that she is today.
- [Meet the USDF Team Member - Melissa Schoedlbauer](https://yourdressage.org/2024/10/03/meet-the-usdf-team-member-melissa-schoedlbauer/) - Meet Lexington native and Member Services Director, Melissa Schoedlbauer, who has been with USDF for 21 years. Melissa used to show reining horses!
- [American Quarter Horse Association: Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards](https://yourdressage.org/2024/10/03/american-quarter-horse-association-adequan-usdf-all-breeds-awards/) - For our USDF Flashback this week we take a look back on some past Quarter Horse All-Breed Awards winners that appeared in the USDF Connection Yearbooks.
- [The Cobs Who Can](https://yourdressage.org/2024/10/02/the-cobs-who-can/) - A Region 3 rider shares the story of the two Welsh Cob stallions she purchased as youngsters, who have shown her how talented this compact breed can be!
- [The 2024 USDF Regional Championship Season Kicks Off with an Amateur Taking High Point Champion](https://yourdressage.org/2024/09/20/the-2024-usdf-regional-championship-season-kicks-off-with-an-amateur-taking-high-point-champion/) - The 2024 Regional Championships season opened with the Great American/USDF Region 2 Dressage Championships at the Kentucky Horse Park on September 12-15, 2024.
- [Retiree Michele Morseth Wins Four Titles at USDF Region 7 Championships](https://yourdressage.org/2024/09/30/retiree-michele-morseth-wins-four-titles-at-usdf-region-7-championships/) - At the midway point of the 2024 USDF Regional Championship show season, Region 7 held its Great American/USDF Regional competition at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center, Burbank, CA, September 26-29.
- [Unforgettable Moments from the FEI World Cup Finals Omaha 2023](https://yourdressage.org/2023/04/09/unforgettable-moments-from-the-fei-world-cup-finals-omaha-2023/) - By Chelsey Burris: The FEI World Cup Finals 2023 was an exciting week! Here are 10 memorable moments that we are sure to be talking about for years to come!
- [Inspiring Sportsmanship: the USDF/IDA National Quiz Challenge](https://yourdressage.org/2024/10/01/inspiring-sportsmanship-the-usdf-ida-national-quiz-challenge/) - Go along with Rutgers Dressage Team captain, Nicole S., as she recounts her trip to the 2024 USDF/IDA National Quiz Challenge!
- [US Equestrian Announces Combinations to Contest Team Competition at Paris 2024 Paralympic Games](https://yourdressage.org/2024/09/05/us-equestrian-announces-combinations-to-contest-team-competition-at-paris-2024-paralympic-games/) - 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
- [Enter the Golden Age of US Para-Dressage](https://yourdressage.org/2024/09/06/enter-the-golden-age-of-us-para-dressage/) - Team USA wins historic first gold Paralympic Games para-dressage medal at Paris 2024
- [Para-Dressage Freestyle Day Rocks Versailles](https://yourdressage.org/2024/09/08/para-dressage-freestyle-day-rocks-versailles/) - US athletes win two more golds and a bronze on the final triumphant day of the 2024 Paris Paralympics
- [Isn’t She Lovely, Isn’t She D’Liteful?](https://yourdressage.org/2024/09/13/isnt-she-lovely-isnt-she-dliteful/) - Here, a rider from USDF Region 6 shares how she first encountered the Welsh Pony breed, then brought one home to train from the ground up herself.
- [Ianto: My Gift from God](https://yourdressage.org/2024/09/17/ianto-my-gift-from-god/) - An adult amateur from Region 1 shares the Welsh Cob partner who she fell in love with by accident, and who she hopes will make her shadbelly dreams come true!
- [Festina Lente](https://yourdressage.org/2024/09/18/festina-lente/) - A professional from region 9 shares the wisdom imparted on her by an anxious Welsh Cob mare, and how they’ve ‘made haste slowly’ to transform themselves.
- [Holy Welsh Pony, Batman!](https://yourdressage.org/2024/09/25/holy-welsh-pony-batman/) - A young rider from Region 8 shares the moment she first laid eyes on - and fell in love with - her own personal superhero: Batman the Welsh Pony!
- [File The Papers!](https://yourdressage.org/2024/09/30/file-the-papers/) - By Ross Creech: Have you put your horses’ breed papers on file with USDF? Now is the time!
- [Quintessential Quarter Horses - Part One](https://yourdressage.org/2024/10/02/quintessential-quarter-horses-part-one/) - We are celebrating the Quarter Horse! Did you know those registered with the American Quarter Horse Association may be eligible for All-Breeds Awards?
- [Silver Medal Dreams And A Discount Dressage Horse](https://yourdressage.org/2024/09/27/silver-medal-dreams-and-a-discount-dressage-horse/) - A young rider from Region 1 shares the story of the quirky gelding who made her dreams of earning her USDF Silver Medal come true!
- [Graham Lands a Triple Amid Jam-Packed Weekend of USDF Regional Championship Action](https://yourdressage.org/2024/09/26/graham-lands-a-triple-amid-jam-packed-weekend-of-usdf-regional-championship-action/) - The second of five weekends of the 2024 United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Regional Championship show season heralded Great American Insurance Group (GAIG)/USDF Regional competitions in Region 3, Region 5, and Region 8. Dozens of combinations, from hundreds of riders competing across the three shows, qualified through to the US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®
- [Winsome Welsh Ponies and Cobs – Part Two](https://yourdressage.org/2024/09/11/winsome-welsh-ponies-and-cobs-part-two/) - The winsome Welsh Pony and Cob! We are celebrating this breed as our September Breed of the Month! Check out the wonderful Welshies we picked for part two!
- [Winsome Welsh Ponies and Cobs – Part Four](https://yourdressage.org/2024/09/25/winsome-welsh-ponies-and-cobs-part-four/) - We are celebrating the Welsh Pony & Cob! Did you know those registered with the Welsh Pony & Cob Society of America, Inc may be eligible for All-Breeds Awards?
- [Winsome Welsh Ponies and Cobs – Part Three](https://yourdressage.org/2024/09/18/winsome-welsh-ponies-and-cobs-part-three/) - We are celebrating the Welsh Pony & Cob! Did you know those registered with the Welsh Pony & Cob Society of America, Inc may be eligible for All-Breeds Awards?
- [Frequently Asked Questions: USDF Rider Awards](https://yourdressage.org/2024/09/09/frequently-asked-questions-usdf-rider-awards/) - Award requirements can be tricky to decipher, so we've answered some of our most frequently asked questions here!
- [I Wanna Dance With Some-Pony!](https://yourdressage.org/2024/09/24/i-wanna-dance-with-some-pony/) - A junior rider from Region 6 shares her “once-in-a-lifetime” pony, and the joy he has brought even after retiring from the show ring.
- [DEI: New Letters, New Tests](https://yourdressage.org/2024/09/24/dei-new-letters-new-tests/) - By L.A. Sokolowski: A macro look at where diversity, equity, and inclusion stand in the horse world right now; reprinted from USDF Connection, May/June 2024.
- [Understanding the USDF Governance Structure and Elections in 2024](https://yourdressage.org/2024/09/23/understanding-the-usdf-governance-structure-and-elections-in-2024/) - Understanding the USDF Governance structure is critical to making informed decisions when voting in a USDF election!
- [An Introduction to TDF Grants ](https://yourdressage.org/2024/09/20/an-introduction-to-tdf-grants/) - TDF and D4K recently co-hosted an online panel discussion to share information about grants from TDF and grant applications. Mary Moon tuned in to bring the information to you!
- [Meet the USDF Team Member - Cristen Brown](https://yourdressage.org/2024/09/19/meet-the-usdf-team-member-cristen-brown/) - Meet longtime Lexington resident and Breyer model enthusiast, Cristen Brown - who you've probably spoken with about USDF's plethora of awards!
- [A Scribe’s Perspective](https://yourdressage.org/2024/09/16/a-scribes-perspective/) - Sally Burton, NODA Schooling Show Manager & Co-Director of Education, shares what she's learned after many hours scribing for everyone to have a great show day!
- [USDF 2024 Dressage Sport Horse Breeder/Handler Seminar](https://yourdressage.org/2024/09/11/usdf-2024-dressage-sport-horse-breeder-handler-seminar/) - The breed classes at Dressage at Devon are always so memorable. Would you like to learn how to show in them while connecting with top U.S. dressage horse breeders, trainers, riders, and judges? Read on to learn about a great upcoming opportunity!
- [Managing Fear and Anxiety in the Saddle](https://yourdressage.org/2024/09/12/managing-fear-and-anxiety-in-the-saddle/) - Dr. Leslie Sherlin explores common causes for rider anxiety and how to mitigate each one (from the Arizona Dressage Association newsletter, The Centerline).
- [USDF Instructor/Trainer Development Seminar on Teaching (and Learning) Dressage](https://yourdressage.org/2024/09/11/usdf-instructor-trainer-development-seminar-on-teaching-and-learning-dressage/) - Mary Moon attends the USDF Instructor/Trainer Development Program's Dressage Seminar on Teaching; Photos courtesy of Christine Engel, CDA, and Sperry View Farm
- [Kenny Can Dance](https://yourdressage.org/2024/09/10/kenny-can-dance/) - A rider from Region 1 shares about the Welsh Cob she found for a client, but who has now become her forever pony, and started her collection of Welsh Cobs!
- [2024 Paris Olympics & Paralympics Recap](https://yourdressage.org/2024/07/30/2024-paris-olympics-recap/) - Did you miss any of the 2024 Paris Olympics or Paralympics dressage events? We’ve got you covered! Follow along with us to stay up to date on Team USA!
- [Welsh Pony & Cob Society of America: Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards - Part 2](https://yourdressage.org/2024/09/12/welsh-pony-cob-society-of-america-adequan-usdf-all-breeds-awards-part-2/) - For our USDF Flashback this week we take a look back on some past Welsh All-Breed Awards winners that appeared in the USDF Connection Yearbooks.
- [Transitions with a Step of Piaffe](https://yourdressage.org/2024/09/09/transitions-with-a-step-of-piaffe/) - USDF & YourDressage brings you a series of quick takeaways from the 2023 Trainers Conference, featuring Henk van Bergen, Linda Zang, Lilo Fore, and David Hunt!
- [Meet the USDF Team Member - Lacy Jinks](https://yourdressage.org/2024/09/05/meet-the-usdf-team-member-lacy-jinks/) - Meet USDF Senior Competitions Coordinator Lacy Jinks! You might run into her at Regional Championships while she's representing USDF!
- [Belgium’s Michele George Takes Grade V Individual Gold at Paris 2024 Paralympics](https://yourdressage.org/2024/09/04/belgiums-michele-george-takes-grade-v-individual-gold-at-paris-2024-paralympics/) - By Kim MacMillan: After a rest day, Team USA gears up to go for gold in team para-dressage medal competition
- [Welsh Pony & Cob Society of America: Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards](https://yourdressage.org/2024/09/05/welsh-pony-cob-society-of-america-adequan-usdf-all-breeds-awards/) - For our USDF Flashback this week we take a look back on some past Welsh All-Breed Awards winners that appeared in the USDF Connection Yearbooks.
- [USA’s Shoemaker and Vianne Finish Fifth in Grade IV Individual Test at 2024 Paris Paralympics](https://yourdressage.org/2024/09/04/usas-shoemaker-and-vianne-finish-fifth-in-grade-iv-individual-test-at-2024-paris-paralympics/) - By Kim MacMillan: Promising new partnership is qualified for their grade’s freestyle final
- [Rosie Mai the Super Pony](https://yourdressage.org/2024/09/04/rosie-mai-the-super-pony/) - An assistant trainer tells us about building a youth riding program and the highly decorated and hugely loved Welsh Cob who has become their centerpiece.
- [Stay Puff, the Magic Pony](https://yourdressage.org/2024/09/03/stay-puff-the-magic-pony/) - A rider from Region 9 shares how a once-deemed “naughty lesson pony” helped her achieve her goals of competing at the US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®.
- [Paris 2024 Paralympic Dressage Off to a Triple-Medal Start for US Athletes](https://yourdressage.org/2024/09/03/paris-2024-paralympic-dressage-off-to-a-triple-medal-start-for-us-athletes/) - By Kim MacMillan; Photos by Sarah E. Miller/MacMillan Photography: Rebecca Hart’s first Paralympic individual medal is Grade III gold; first-timer Fiona Howard takes Grade II individual gold; Roxanne Trunnell wins Grade I individual silver
- [Team USA: 2024 Paris Paralympic Games](https://yourdressage.org/2024/08/30/team-usa-2024-paris-paralympic-games/) - Meet Team USA of the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games: Rebecca Hart & Floratina, Fiona Howard & Diamond Dunes, Kate Shoemaker & Vianne, and Roxanne Trunnell & Fan Tastico H!
- [Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Para-Dressage Is Ready to Rock](https://yourdressage.org/2024/09/02/paris-2024-paralympic-games-para-dressage-is-ready-to-rock/) - By Kim MacMillan: All horses accepted at inspection; competition commences September 3 at Palace of Versailles
- [USDF Recognizes Accomplishments for Riders of All Ages](https://yourdressage.org/2024/09/02/usdf-recognizes-accomplishments-for-riders-of-all-ages/) - USDF recognizes achievement for riders age 50 & over through the Adequan®/USDF Vintage Cup program, & riders age 60 & over through the Master's Challenge Award!
- [Navigating Your USDF Dashboard - Awards!](https://yourdressage.org/2024/09/02/navigating-your-usdf-dashboard-awards/) - Learn where USDF award information is located on your dashboard and the meaning of different icons by watching Navigating Your USDF Dashboard – Awards!
- [Winsome Welsh Ponies and Cobs - Part One](https://yourdressage.org/2024/09/04/winsome-welsh-ponies-and-cobs-part-one/) - We are celebrating the Welsh Pony & Cob! Did you know those registered with the Welsh Pony & Cob Society of America, Inc may be eligible for All-Breeds Awards?
- [National "I Love Horses" Day 2023](https://yourdressage.org/2023/07/15/national-i-love-horses-day-2023/) - July 15 is National I Love Horses Day! To celebrate, we asked our social media followers to share a photo of them and their horse, and we got an overwhelming response!
- [Meet the PM Delegate Nominees](https://yourdressage.org/2024/05/03/meet-the-pm-delegate-nominees/) - Nominees have now accepted their nominations, so we've put together a list of the 2024 nominees for each region so you can make an informed decision when voting opens June 1, 2024.
- [Pony Power - Part One](https://yourdressage.org/2024/06/05/pony-power-part-one/) - Pony power!! We will be celebrating ponies of all breeds on YourDressage through the month of June!
- [Reflections on the 2024 SCDCTA Youth Clinic](https://yourdressage.org/2024/08/28/reflections-on-the-2024-scdcta-youth-clinic/) - A youth rider from Region 3 shares her experience at the annual Youth Clinic presented by her local GMO, & how they enrich the experience for their youth.
- [The Yellow Brick Road to Gold](https://yourdressage.org/2024/08/27/the-yellow-brick-road-to-gold/) - A rider from Region 2 shares the story of the grade pony with whom she danced to her USDF Gold Medal!
- [Communication is Key: GMO Newsletter Awards](https://yourdressage.org/2024/08/26/communication-is-key-gmo-newsletter-awards/) - Developed to recognize the outstanding efforts of clubs to produce quality newsletters, the annual GMO Newsletter Awards entries are closing soon!
- [Preparation is Part of the Exercise](https://yourdressage.org/2024/08/26/preparation-is-part-of-the-exercise/) - In this clip, David Hunt discusses the importance of understanding that the preparation and setup of an exercise is an equally important part of the exercise as the execution of the exercise itself.
- [Mindset Equestrian: Body Positive, Positive Mindset](https://yourdressage.org/2024/08/21/mindset-equestrian-body-positive-positive-mindset/) - Struggling to find her place in the horse world, this L Grad took matters into her own hands, creating an online community & safe haven for plus-size riders.
- [USDF Instructor/Trainer Development Seminar on Riding and Training](https://yourdressage.org/2024/08/22/usdf-instructor-trainer-development-seminar-on-riding-and-training/) - Mary Moon attends the revamped USDF Instructor/Trainer Development Program's Dressage Seminar on Riding & Training, held at Weatogue Farm LLC in Salisbury, CT!
- [Dressage For Every Body – Fashion Edition](https://yourdressage.org/2024/08/19/dressage-for-every-body-fashion-edition/) - A rider from Region 1 shares her go-to brands as a plus-size rider.
- [Onward and Upward](https://yourdressage.org/2024/08/20/onward-and-upward/) - A Region 8 rider shares her journey with an OTTB mare, as medical issues changed their goals, and made their bond that much stronger.
- [Getting to Know 2024 Masterclass Presenter, Brett Parbery](https://yourdressage.org/2024/08/17/getting-to-know-2024-masterclass-presenter-brett-parbery/) - By Anne Gribbons: Get to know 2024 Masterclass Presenter, Brett Parbery
- [Meet the L Graduate with Distinction - Christian Crowell Klevens](https://yourdressage.org/2024/08/15/meet-the-l-graduate-with-distinction-christian-crowell-klevens/) - Meet USDF Region 6 L Graduate with Distinction Christian Crowell Klevens! Christian hopes to continue her judge education and become a USEF licensed official.
- [A Lifestyle Approach](https://yourdressage.org/2024/08/13/a-lifestyle-approach/) - A rider from Region 1 tells us about the hills and valleys of her weight loss journey, and how horses motivated her to maintain a weight management program.
- [Seen at the 2024 FEI North American Youth Championships](https://yourdressage.org/2024/08/07/seen-at-the-2024-fei-north-american-youth-championships/) - Go behind the scenes at the 2024 Championships with the competitors, support teams, and USDF’s Sarah Delahanty for an amazing week in Traverse City, Michigan.
- [K – I – D – S – KIDS!](https://yourdressage.org/2024/08/12/k-i-d-s-kids/) - As most kids are heading back to school, it’s important to remember the education & recognition opportunities available outside of the traditional classroom.
- [CELEBRATING SPORTSQUESTRIANS: The USEF National Youth Sportsman’s Award](https://yourdressage.org/2024/08/07/celebrating-sportsquestrians-the-usef-national-youth-sportsmans-award/) - The USEF National Youth Sportsman’s Award identifies future leaders in the equine industry & recognizes them for their achievements both in & outside the sport.
- [Meet the USDF Team Member – Sarah Delahanty](https://yourdressage.org/2024/08/08/meet-the-usdf-team-member-sarah-delahanty/) - Meet Youth and Education Administrative Manager, horse show mom, and tennis enthusiast Sarah Delahanty!
- [The Little Engine That Could](https://yourdressage.org/2024/08/06/the-little-engine-that-could/) - A para equestrian from USDF Region 7 shares her journey back to riding after paralysis!
- [Getting In and Out of the Pirouette](https://yourdressage.org/2024/08/05/getting-in-and-out-of-the-pirouette/) - In this clip, Henk van Bergen reiterates the importance of the quality of the canter, and that it must be a priority, especially when going into and coming out of the pirouette.
- [Joyous Medal Day Shows the Way Forward for Dressage](https://yourdressage.org/2024/08/04/joyous-medal-day-shows-the-way-forward-for-dressage/) - 2021 Tokyo Olympic individual gold medalist Jessica von Bredow-Werndl recaptures her title
- [Girl Power Is Strong at Paris 2024 Dressage Team Medal Competition](https://yourdressage.org/2024/08/03/girl-power-is-strong-at-paris-2024-dressage-team-medal-competition/) - Text and photos by Jennifer O. Bryant: Medalists cite partnerships with their mares as key to success
- [Olympic Dressage Deconstruction](https://yourdressage.org/2024/08/01/olympic-dressage-deconstruction/) - By Jennifer O. Bryant: A movement-by-movement look at Steffen Peters’s Paris 2024 Grand Prix dressage test—and why it’s important that our sport remains willing to look at itself critically
- [End of the Road in Versailles for US Dressage Competitors at Paris 2024 Olympics](https://yourdressage.org/2024/07/31/end-of-the-road-in-versailles-for-us-dressage-competitors-at-paris-2024-olympics/) - Text and photographs by Jennifer O. Bryant: Piaffe problems sink Steffen Peters’ Grand Prix test; none qualify for Freestyle
- [Bloody Hell!](https://yourdressage.org/2024/07/30/bloody-hell/) - Text and photographs by Jennifer O. Bryant: USA out of Paris 2024 Olympic dressage team competition after Orlob eliminated
- [Ten Minutes To Save A Life](https://yourdressage.org/2024/07/31/ten-minutes-to-save-a-life/) - In this comeback story, a Region 9 rider shares her rescue horse, whose will to live helped him overcome severe malnourishment, recurrent colic, & surgery.
- [Look into the Cristobal](https://yourdressage.org/2024/07/30/look-into-the-cristobal/) - A rider & trainer from Region 3 shares her story of overcoming the loss of her heart horse & breaking her leg in a riding accident, in pursuit of her USDF Bronze Medal.
- [All Systems Go for Team USA Dressage](https://yourdressage.org/2024/07/28/all-systems-go-for-team-usa-dressage/) - Text and photographs by Jennifer O. Bryant: All US horses cleared for launch at Paris 2024 Olympics dressage horse inspection
- [Meet Team USA: 2024 Paris Olympics](https://yourdressage.org/2024/07/28/meet-team-usa-2024-paris-olympics/) - For horse-lovers, there are plenty of equestrian sports to enjoy at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, with team and individual dressage, eventing, and jumping on the docket . Here, we take a look at Team USA for dressage, and go behind-the-scenes to get to know the riders and horses ahead of the big event.
- [What’s the Difference Between Eventing Dressage and “Dressage Dressage”?](https://yourdressage.org/2024/07/27/whats-the-difference-between-eventing-dressage-and-dressage-dressage/) - Text and photographs by Jennifer O. Bryant: To find out, go ringside at the Paris 2024 Olympic eventing dressage competition
- [Repeat After Me: Stay In, Stay On](https://yourdressage.org/2024/07/26/repeat-after-me-stay-in-stay-on/) - After spending 20 years out of the saddle, a rider shares how she was welcomed with open arms by the dressage community and a little grey Mustang.
- [Bonjour, Paris!](https://yourdressage.org/2024/07/25/bonjour-paris/) - Text and photos by Jennifer O. Bryant: Chateau de Versailles sets the scene as 2024 Paris Olympic equestrian events prepare to get under way
- [♫ Every Body Ride Now ♫ – Part Three](https://yourdressage.org/2024/07/17/♫-every-body-ride-now-♫-part-three/) - We've teamed up with SmartPak for the month of July for our #DressageForEveryBody campaign again!
- [Handling the Heat For You and Your Horse](https://yourdressage.org/2024/07/22/handling-the-heat-for-you-and-your-horse/) - We are in the dog days of summer across America. Here are a few ideas for keep you and your horse cool when temperatures are climbing.
- [Meet the L Graduate With Distinction – Liana Antanovich](https://yourdressage.org/2024/07/25/meet-the-l-graduate-with-distinction-liana-antanovich/) - Originally hailing from Belarus, meet the L Graduate With Distinction, Liana Antanovich, who hopes to further her judge training and become a licensed official.
- [Rise Above](https://yourdressage.org/2024/07/24/rise-above/) - A trainer shares how she actively makes her barn an inclusive space for all riders.
- [Find The Right Fit](https://yourdressage.org/2024/07/19/find-the-right-fit/) - A rider & trainer shares her experience navigating the horse world as a plus-size rider, from equipment & apparel fit, to how it affects her teaching program.
- [Forged in Bronze](https://yourdressage.org/2024/07/18/forged-in-bronze/) - Article & photos by Lisa Munniksma: Magnificent life-size horses—including USDF’s own iconic landmark—are the work of the celebrated equine artist Gwen Reardon
- [Meet the L Graduate With Distinction - Shari Wolke Masi](https://yourdressage.org/2024/07/11/meet-the-l-graduate-with-distinction-shari-wolke-masi/) - Meet Michigan-based L Graduate with Distinction, and former schoolteacher, Shari Wolke Masi!
- [A Diesel Powered Master’s Challenge](https://yourdressage.org/2024/07/17/a-diesel-powered-masters-challenge/) - Dressage trainer Lynn J. shares her journey to earn all of her USDF Master's Challenge Awards with her Hanoverian gelding, Diesel!
- [Righ’s Our Guy](https://yourdressage.org/2024/07/16/righs-our-guy/) - A rider from Region 1 shares how a change in community completely changed her experience in the horse world, helping her find her love of the sport again!
- [Meet the USDF Team Member - James Henderson](https://yourdressage.org/2024/07/18/meet-the-usdf-team-member-james-henderson/) - Meet Senior Operations Coordinator, James Henderson! He keeps the USDF building running, and our shipping and receiving organized!
- [Smiles on Show Day](https://yourdressage.org/2024/07/12/smiles-on-show-day/) - Photo submitted by Cynthia Werner, taken by Kristie Scholten Equine Photography
- [Collection and Its Relation to Pirouette Size](https://yourdressage.org/2024/07/29/collection-and-its-relation-to-pirouette-size/) - Henk van Bergen reminds riders that the utmost priority when working on the pirouette is the quality of the canter, not the turn.
- [Canter Pirouette Priority](https://yourdressage.org/2024/07/22/canter-pirouette-priority/) - Henk van Bergen reminds riders that when working on the canter pirouette, the canter is priority number one.
- [Working Within the Gaits](https://yourdressage.org/2024/07/15/working-within-the-gaits/) - Henk van Bergen discusses that, when working on lengthened gaits, ensure that you are bringing the horse back into collection before he is pushing himself away from the carrying hind leg.
- [A Cautionary Tale and A Lesson in Patience](https://yourdressage.org/2024/07/12/a-cautionary-tale-and-a-lesson-in-patience/) - In this comeback story, an adult amateur from Region 6 reminds us why it is so important to wear a helmet every ride, and how quickly things can go wrong!
- [♫ Every Body Ride Now ♫ – Part Two](https://yourdressage.org/2024/07/11/♫-every-body-ride-now-♫-part-two/) - We've teamed up with SmartPak for the month of July for our #DressageForEveryBody campaign again!
- [Horse Shopping 101](https://yourdressage.org/2024/08/08/horse-shopping-101/) - This article received an honorable mention in the 2023 GMO Newsletter Awards. It appeared in the March 2023 GDCTA Newsletter, Collected Remarks.
- [Mary Lou Gallagher’s Dressage Journey NODA Director at Large](https://yourdressage.org/2024/08/29/mary-lou-gallaghers-dressage-journey-noda-director-at-large/) - This article earned first place in the 2023 GMO Newsletter Awards. It originally appeared in NODA News, the newsletter for the Northern Ohio Dressage Association.
- [CDS Honors Club](https://yourdressage.org/2024/09/26/cds-honors-club/) - This article earned first place in the 2023 GMO Newsletter Awards. It appeared in the February 2023 California Dressage Society newsletter, Dressage Letters.
- [Getting Back In The Saddle](https://yourdressage.org/2024/07/10/getting-back-in-the-saddle/) - This article received first place in the 2023 GMO Newsletter Awards. It appeared in the August 2023 Southern Eventing and Dressage Association newsletter, The Bleep.
- [Bigger Isn't Always Better](https://yourdressage.org/2024/07/10/bigger-isnt-always-better/) - An adult amateur shares her journey to the Netherlands and how she came home with two ponies, who went on to find huge success in the dressage ring!
- [A Chestnut Mare For Confidence](https://yourdressage.org/2024/07/09/a-chestnut-mare-for-confidence/) - An adult amateur shares the story of regaining her own confidence at a barn where horsemanship matters most, and her relationship with her Oldenburg mare has resulted in them thriving together.
- [Meet the USDF Team Member - Katie Lewis](https://yourdressage.org/2024/07/04/meet-the-usdf-team-member-katie-lewis/) - Meet USDF Senior Graphic and Multimedia Coordinator, Katie Lewis! She is part of the USDF Marketing Team!
- [Transitions To Put The Horse Together](https://yourdressage.org/2024/07/08/transitions-to-put-the-horse-together/) - David Hunt reminds riders that riding transitions is necessary for putting the horse together...You have to make moves & exercises to bring the horse together.
- [Dressage Education for All](https://yourdressage.org/2024/07/08/dressage-education-for-all/) - USDF launches redesigned Instructor/Trainer Development Program; By Evelyn Lancione; Photographs by Malaika Dixon/Blackbird Photography
- [♫ Every Body Ride Now ♫ - Part One](https://yourdressage.org/2024/07/03/♫-every-body-ride-now-♫-part-one/) - We've teamed up with SmartPak for the month of July for our #DressageForEveryBody campaign again!
- [Overcoming Uncertainty](https://yourdressage.org/2024/07/03/overcoming-uncertainty/) - Western dressage rider Kara shares how she conquered her fear of judgment with the help of a kind corner in the equestrian community & a sweet Appaloosa mare.
- [Brooke Back: My Journey Back to Riding Bigger and Online](https://yourdressage.org/2024/07/02/brooke-back-my-journey-back-to-riding-bigger-and-online/) - Plus-size rider Brooke B. shares how she never quite felt like she fit in with the horse world, until one trainer fostered her talent with patience, kindness, and inclusivity.
- [Connie Power at D4K Youth Dressage Festival](https://yourdressage.org/2024/05/25/connie-power-at-d4k-youth-dressage-festival/) - By Abby Parent: This article is reprinted from the American Connemara magazine
- [Pony Power – Part Four](https://yourdressage.org/2024/06/26/pony-power-part-four/) - Pony power!! We will be celebrating ponies of all breeds on YourDressage through the month of June!
- [Magnum the Mega Pony](https://yourdressage.org/2024/06/28/magnum-the-mega-pony/) - A Region 5 rider shares how she & her show pony “sized up” to the competition, warming up alongside Olympians, bringing smiles to the crowd, & taking home accolades.
- [“Large and in Charge” Means Every Body](https://yourdressage.org/2024/07/01/large-and-in-charge-means-every-body/) - By L.A. Berry: The English equestrian market is beginning to recognize an underserved segment: the plus-sized rider
- [Correction, Not Punishment](https://yourdressage.org/2024/06/24/correction-not-punishment/) - USDF and YourDressage has you covered with this series of quick takeaways from the 2023 Trainers Conference, featuring Henk van Bergen, Linda Zang, Lilo Fore, and David Hunt!
- [No Days Off For Farris](https://yourdressage.org/2024/06/26/no-days-off-for-farris/) - This Region 3 rider realized her Quarter Pony was ready to retire from eventing, so they shifted their focus to the dressage ring and achieving new goals.
- [Meet the L Graduate with Distinction - Shareen Purcell](https://yourdressage.org/2024/06/27/meet-the-l-graduate-with-distinction-shareen-purcell/) - Meet Region 7 L Graduate with Distinction, Shareen Purcell! Shareen currently competes at Grand Prix with her homebred Swedish Warmblood, Quintessential!
- [Reflections of Triumph](https://yourdressage.org/2024/06/21/reflections-of-triumph/) - Photo submitted and taken by Andrea Waxler
- [It's Just Bell](https://yourdressage.org/2024/06/25/its-just-bell/) - An adult amateur from Region 1 shares the story of the trail-pony-turned-dancing-partner she leases!
- [Good Things Come In Small Packages](https://yourdressage.org/2024/06/22/good-things-come-in-small-packages/) - A Region 1 rider shares how she & her New Forest “super” pony have competed to I-1, earning many accolades and inspiring pony riders along the way.
- [The Hidden Legacy of Black Equestrians: Let's Make it Unhidden](https://yourdressage.org/2024/06/20/the-hidden-legacy-of-black-equestrians-lets-make-it-unhidden/) - This article earned first place in the 2023 GMO Newsletter Awards for GMOs with
- [Continuing Coda's Legacy](https://yourdressage.org/2024/06/21/continuing-codas-legacy/) - A rider from Region 1 shares how she came to own one of the famous Chincoteague ponies and how that pony helped heal her world after she lost her heart horse.
- [Why a Dressage Arena Is a Necessary Training Tool With Olympian Sabine Schut-Kery](https://yourdressage.org/2024/06/24/why-a-dressage-arena-is-a-necessary-training-tool-with-olympian-sabine-schut-kery/) - Premier Equestrian recently sat down with Olympian Sabine Schut-Kery at The Palms Equestrian Center in San Marcos, California, to talk about the importance of training in a properly set-up dressage arena.
- [Postcard From the Gypsy Horse Registry of America Convention](https://yourdressage.org/2024/06/27/postcard-from-the-gypsy-horse-registry-of-america-convention/) - USDF Senior Competitions Coordinator, Cristen Brown, was invited to attend the annual GHRA meeting in February. Check out her photo journal of the event!
- [Meet the Pony Power Rangers](https://yourdressage.org/2024/06/17/meet-the-pony-power-rangers/) - Here, we focus on six pony breeds (the Hackney, New Forest, Dartmoor, Fell, Icelandic, & German Riding Pony) to learn what makes ponies so powerful!
- [Crown Royal the Canadian Sport Pony](https://yourdressage.org/2024/06/18/crown-royal-the-canadian-sport-pony/) - A rider originally from Region 1 tells us about the Sport Pony who helped her recover from the loss of her previous dressage partner, ease her show ring anxiety, and find happiness in the sport again.
- [Meet the USDF Team Member - Phyllis Drees](https://yourdressage.org/2024/06/20/meet-the-usdf-team-member-phyllis-drees/) - Get to know Senior Horse Registration Coordinator, Phyllis Drees!
- [Stepping Under in the Extension](https://yourdressage.org/2024/06/17/stepping-under-in-the-extension/) - Henk van Bergen instructs that the horse must maintain his collected positioning while stepping under the center of gravity in extension, lengthening the steps, not the body.
- [The Most Divine Timing](https://yourdressage.org/2024/06/14/the-most-divine-timing/) - With riders aging out at 16, a young rider wasn't sure she'd achieve her goal of competing in the FEI Ponies - until a German Riding Pony took her all the way.
- [Pony Power – Part Three](https://yourdressage.org/2024/06/19/pony-power-part-three/) - Pony power!! We will be celebrating ponies of all breeds on YourDressage through the month of June!
- [1996 CDS Northern Junior Championships](https://yourdressage.org/2024/06/13/1996-cds-northern-junior-championships/) - We dug through our archives for this week's throwback and found this great photo by Sherri Scott Photography!
- [Pony Power – Part Two](https://yourdressage.org/2024/06/12/pony-power-part-two/) - Pony power!! We will be celebrating ponies of all breeds on YourDressage through the month of June!
- [My Heart's Desire](https://yourdressage.org/2024/06/11/my-hearts-desire/) - An adult amateur from Region 3 shares the two ponies who found her, and who ultimately changed her riding trajectory.
- [Meet the USDF Team Member – Sharon Vander Ziel](https://yourdressage.org/2024/06/13/meet-the-usdf-team-member-sharon-vander-ziel/) - Meet Judge Curriculum Manager, Sharon Vander Ziel!
- [Mental Toughness](https://yourdressage.org/2024/06/07/mental-toughness/) - Oley Valley Combined Training Association held a Mental Toughness Clinic with Dr. Tyler Held at Heron’s View Farm in April. Ellen Broadhurst recaps the session!
- [From the Ground Up](https://yourdressage.org/2024/06/03/from-the-ground-up/) - What do you do when you can’t find a horse that checks all the boxes? Breed your own!
- [Positioning of the Body For Execution of the Movement](https://yourdressage.org/2024/06/10/positioning-of-the-body-for-execution-of-the-movement/) - USDF and YourDressage has you covered with this series of quick takeaways from the 2023 Trainers Conference, featuring Henk van Bergen, Linda Zang, Lilo Fore, and David Hunt!
- [2022 Adult Amateur Training Grant Experience](https://yourdressage.org/2024/06/06/2022-adult-amateur-training-grant-experience/) - This article earned an honorable mention in the 2023 GMO Newsletter Awards. It appeared in the GDCTA Newsletter, Collected Remarks.
- [5 Facts about the All-Breeds Awards Program](https://yourdressage.org/2024/06/04/5-facts-about-the-all-breeds-awards-program/) - The Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards are presented to horses declared for a participating registry/organization with USDF.
- [Good Transitions](https://yourdressage.org/2024/06/03/good-transitions/) - Henk van Bergen reminds us that transitions should be fluid connections from one movement to the next, without breaks or disorientation.
- [The Branches, The Roots, and The Banner](https://yourdressage.org/2023/06/28/the-branches-the-roots-and-the-banner/) - By Natasha Rombeck: In January 2007, I became paralyzed on the right side of my body from the neck down. The cause, we found out later, was Multiple Sclerosis.
- [Golden](https://yourdressage.org/2023/06/23/golden/) - This photo earned third place in the Editorial Photograph category at the 2023 American Horse Publications Media Awards.
- [Altitude](https://yourdressage.org/2023/05/12/altitude/) - Photo by Jason Hekkert photography. Submitted by and featuring Annette Spinetti-Duncan and her American Dutch Harness horse, Lincoln. This photo earned second place in the Editorial Action Photograph category at the 2023 American Horse Publications Media Awards.
- [Bringing Back Their Smile](https://yourdressage.org/2023/10/30/bringing-back-their-smile/) - Horse-husband Jason W. shares about his family's struggles, which all changed when a rescue Fjord with an attitude unexpectedly came into their lives and gave the whole family a reason to smile again.
- [The Little Pony That Wasn’t](https://yourdressage.org/2024/05/31/the-little-pony-that-wasnt/) - An owner from Region 8 tells us of the years spent raising her homebred Connemara cross, & the many careers & roles he willingly stepped up to perform.
- [Triumphs and Tributes Mark US Dressage Finals’ 10th Anniversary Edition](https://yourdressage.org/2024/06/04/triumphs-and-tributes-mark-us-dressage-finals-10th-anniversary-edition/) - Swan song for Grand Prix champion RTF Lincoln; trainers and students share spotlight; By Alice Collins for Jump Media; Photographs by SusanJStickle.com
- [Meet the L Graduate with Distinction and Certified Instructor - Jane Fucinaro](https://yourdressage.org/2024/05/30/meet-the-l-graduate-with-distinction-and-certified-instructor-jane-fucinaro/) - Meet Omaha-based Certified Instructor through Second Level and L Graduate with Distinction, Jane Fucinaro!
- [Éirinn go Brách!](https://yourdressage.org/2024/05/29/eirinn-go-brach/) - A Region 8 rider shares how the Connemara X once described as a “handful” blossomed into a show horse, a kind, patient lesson pony, & priceless therapy pony.
- [Poetry In Motion: Folklore Tess Gallagher](https://yourdressage.org/2024/05/28/poetry-in-motion-folklore-tess-gallagher/) - A Region 8 rider shares the story of the 7 month old Connemara she bought based solely off of a photo & a gut feeling, & the partnership that now qualifies for the Century Club.
- [Meet the 2024 Great American/USDF Regional Championships Venues](https://yourdressage.org/2024/05/20/meet-the-2024-great-american-usdf-regional-championships-venues/) - From beautiful, premier farms across the US, to showgrounds so large they once hosted the Olympics, take a virtual tour of the venues for the upcoming 2024 regional championships.
- [The L Education Program](https://yourdressage.org/2024/05/24/the-l-education-program/) - An adult amateur from Region 1 discusses the benefits of attending the L Education Program sessions - there are three scheduled for 2024 in the northeast!
- [Captivating Connemaras – Part Three](https://yourdressage.org/2024/05/18/captivating-connemaras-part-three/) - The captivating Connemara! We are celebrating these horses as our May Breed of the Month on YourDressage!
- [Meet the USDF Team Member - Megan Pater](https://yourdressage.org/2024/05/23/meet-the-usdf-team-member-megan-pater/) - Meet USDF Member Services Coordinator, Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention planner, and American Saddlebred enthusiast Megan Pater!
- [Captivating Connemaras - Part Four](https://yourdressage.org/2024/05/23/captivating-connemaras-part-four/) - The captivating Connemara! We are celebrating these horses as our May Breed of the Month on YourDressage!
- [Can I Get a Mulligan?](https://yourdressage.org/2024/05/22/can-i-get-a-mulligan/) - A rider from Region 6 shares how her experience with Olympians led her to first fall in love with Connemaras and the “Mulligan” she took with a pony who told her he’d much rather dance than jump.
- [Pride and Pony Prejudice: Cool Springs Mr. Darcy](https://yourdressage.org/2024/05/21/pride-and-pony-prejudice-cool-springs-mr-darcy/) - A rider from Region 1 shares the Connemara cross who stepped up to deliver quick success & a bright future after retiring her previous competition partner.
- [Where Before How](https://yourdressage.org/2024/05/20/where-before-how/) - The Adequan®/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference is an invaluable event to attend, but we can’t all be there. So YourDressage has you covered with quick takeaways from the 2023 Trainers Conference.
- [The Gift Pony](https://yourdressage.org/2024/05/18/the-gift-pony/) - A rider from Region 7 shares how a supportive group of horse friends kept her afloat during difficult times, surprised her with a Connemara filly, and got her back in the show ring!
- [Chiaroscuro](https://yourdressage.org/2024/05/17/chiaroscuro/) - Photo submitted and taken by Kasey Mix
- [Sugarman](https://yourdressage.org/2024/05/24/sugarman/) - Photo submitted by Jen Springer, taken by Jaclyn Hill Photography
- [ALOHA, E KOMO MAI!](https://yourdressage.org/2024/05/15/aloha-e-komo-mai/) - As the first story in our celebration of multicultural month, YourDressage is highlighting Marla Braun-Miller and her dedication to dressage and the Hawaiian Islands she calls home.
- [Sun Dance](https://yourdressage.org/2024/06/14/sun-dance/) - Photo submitted by Christine Headley, taken by Jessica Farren Photography
- [One in a Million](https://yourdressage.org/2024/06/07/one-in-a-million/) - Photo submitted and taken by Nancy Cox, of her Oldenburg, Dorian (aka Fidi)
- [Meet the L Graduate - Sarah Sharpe](https://yourdressage.org/2024/05/16/meet-the-l-graduate-sarah-sharpe/) - Meet Charleston, SC based L Graduate, Sarah Sharpe!
- [The Ex-Hunter Princess and Pea-Sized Pony](https://yourdressage.org/2024/05/15/the-ex-hunter-princess-and-pea-sized-pony/) - A rider from Region 9 explains how she came to own a mare related to a special Connemara from her past, and the challenges and successes they have experienced since.
- [Word of the Week - Stuck](https://yourdressage.org/2021/08/12/word-of-the-week-stuck/) - STUCK - Instead of being raised in the rhythm of the gait, a foot remains on the ground throughout the entire stride. Usually applied to pirouette and turn on the haunches. Full glossary: http://bit.ly/2019USDFGlossary
- [The Group Member Organization (GMO) Volunteer Incentive Program (VIP)](https://yourdressage.org/2021/10/18/the-group-member-organization-gmo-volunteer-incentive-program-vip/) - Volunteers are the backbone of dressage, and without their tireless work behind the scenes, competitions, clinics, and educational events wouldn’t be able to happen. In recognition of that, USDF has created the GMO Volunteer Incentive Program. The Group Member Organization (GMO) Volunteer Incentive Program (VIP) is designed to recognize local volunteers at the national level.To
- [Meet the L Graduate - Tegan Kossowicz](https://yourdressage.org/2021/10/28/meet-the-l-graduate-tegan-kossowicz/) - Tegan Kossowicz is an L Graduate with distinction, a USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold medalist, and a music attorney from Los Angeles, CA who has trained two KWPN mares from Training Level to the FEI Levels.
- [A True Champion](https://yourdressage.org/2021/11/02/a-true-champion/) - By Johnny Rob Endel Ots Marks the 2021 National Championship Show as His Best Ever In the last decade, dressage trainer and competitor Endel Ots has qualified for the US National Championships Festival of Champions eight times and brought home a US National Championship or Reserve National Championship cooler on seven of those occasions. That
- [Meet the Instructor - Alejandro Salazar](https://yourdressage.org/2021/11/04/meet-the-instructor-alejandro-salazar/) - Alejandro Salazar is a USDF Certified Instructor through Fourth Level. He has been a full-time professional horse trainer in California for the last 20 years, coaching and competing in both hunter/jumpers and dressage. Alejandro has earned his USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold medals. He is also a USHJA Certified Trainer. Alejandro recently relocated to Florida
- [2021 US Dressage Finals - Sights From Wednesday](https://yourdressage.org/2021/11/11/2021-us-dressage-finals-sights-from-wednesday/) - 'Twas the night before Finals, and from all across the land Competitors were arriving, gorgeous horses in hand. There were those representing every USDF Region Hoping to bring home awards and accolades with their legion. And nestled in barns, every Warmblood, Paint, and Appy Were gazed upon by their riders who felt nervous and happy.
- [2021 US Dressage Finals – Sights From Sunday](https://yourdressage.org/2021/11/15/2021-us-dressage-finals-sights-from-sunday/) - Sunday was the exciting conclusion of an amazing week of competition at the 2021 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®! Like the last two days, 8 rings across the Kentucky Horse Park, from the prestigious Alltech Arena to the famous Rolex Stadium, were utilized to accommodate the record number of Finals competitors! Junior and Young
- [No Limits for Shrimp](https://yourdressage.org/2021/11/20/no-limits-for-shrimp/) - “I love to tell people, ‘THIS is what a rescue looks like’” says Courtney, “He is the best partner I’ve ever had...I could not be luckier that fate sent him my way.”
- [GMO Education Initiative Clinic: Horse By Horse Bit Clinic With Stephanie Brown-Beamer](https://yourdressage.org/2021/12/01/gmo-education-initiative-clinic-horse-by-horse-bit-clinic-with-stephanie-brown-beamer/) - By Jennifer Landers The primary objective of the GMO Education Initiative (formerly known as the National Education Initiative) is to create and support new and affordable programs to engage members. GMOs hosting these programs can be confident they are delivering high caliber instruction and educational content consistent with classical principles of dressage and the Pyramid
- [Meet the New Region 6 Director - Noah Rattner](https://yourdressage.org/2022/01/20/meet-the-new-region-6-director-noah-rattner/) - Noah has been actively involved in the dressage world for the past 20 years. In the early 2000’s, he successfully competed his young horse Espionage to win the ODS Futurity, Training & First Level State Championships, and a 7th Place finish in the GAIG/USDF Region 6 Championships. In 2016, Noah took over DevonWood Equestrian Centre
- [Meet the New Region 8 Director - Helen van der Voort](https://yourdressage.org/2022/01/27/meet-the-new-region-8-director-helen-van-der-voort/) - I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and after college in Massachusetts, I moved to the Big City – New York. My career started in investment banking which gave me the opportunity to travel extensively and even spend a few years living in Hong Kong. I was the recipient of a competitive fellowship from
- [My Best Friend Mandarin](https://yourdressage.org/2022/03/23/my-best-friend-mandarin/) - He has been my friend for 19 years, and a darn good one at that. Our success in the ring came from our hard work and talent, but I know we scored high because our partnership was special.
- [Well Deserved Praise](https://yourdressage.org/2022/04/29/well-deserved-praise/) - Photo by Michelle Morgenstern Photography
- [Always Klaas-y](https://yourdressage.org/2022/05/14/always-klaas-y/) - Friesians have been my dream for many years. The regal stature, expressive trot, and amazing hair have always drawn me to the breed. When I started working with the breed I fell in love with their sweet and calm nature.
- [An Essential Joy](https://yourdressage.org/2022/06/15/an-essential-joy/) - For Valentine's Day, we asked our social media followers to share a photo of them and their heart horse, and did they ever deliver. We got an overwhelming response, and will be sharing all of the photos in upcoming galleries. This is Part 5.
- [The Non-Traditional Dressage Horse](https://yourdressage.org/2022/08/17/the-non-traditional-dressage-horse/) - August is Youth Month on YourDressage! From stories about remarkable young dressage enthusiasts across the country, to articles about some of the opportunities USDF offers to youth riders, join us all month long as we celebrate equestrians aged 25 and under. They are the future of our sport! Here, a junior rider in Region 1
- [A Story of Gratitude](https://yourdressage.org/2022/08/30/a-story-of-gratitude/) - My introduction to the equestrian world began in the hunter and jumper rings. I started by competing with my first pony, a Welsh X Thoroughbred mare named Valencia, aka Lacey. After a tough year of troubleshooting lameness issues, and discovering her navicular syndrome, I began rehabbing her with dressage. Although Lacey’s medical issues have been a challenge to manage, I wouldn’t change a thing, as it led me to dressage. Lacey has taught me an incredible amount for which I will be forever grateful.
- [My Honey Bunny](https://yourdressage.org/2022/09/27/my-honey-bunny/) - The stunning Lipizzan! We are celebrating them as our September Breed of the Month on YourDressage! Dressage riders who choose Lipizzans as their mounts are eligible for special awards through the Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards program, as the United States Lipizzan Federation is a participating organization. Here, a Region 7 professional shares the story of her
- [Toby, The Strong](https://yourdressage.org/2022/10/07/toby-the-strong/) - We found my older gelding, Toby, down in his stall. He was in obvious distress and pain, but still scrambled to his feet when I asked him to stand. Stacey had already administered banamine and my vet had been called, but Toby was still seriously struggling. He let me clip his lead rope to his halter and followed me, staggering, out of his stall.
- [Sweet Seniors – Part Two](https://yourdressage.org/2022/10/26/sweet-seniors-part-two/) - We are celebrating the special horses in our lives that are ages 20 & up all month long through October. We recently asked our social media followers to share photos of their favorite senior horses, and were overwhelmed by the response we got! Check out some of these wonderful older horses here, and check back
- [Sponsor Spotlight: The Dressage Foundation (TDF)](https://yourdressage.org/2022/12/08/sponsor-spotlight-the-dressage-foundation-tdf/) - What connections does your product/mission/company have to the sport of dressage? As one of the founding organizers of the United States Dressage Federation (USDF) in 1973, Lowell Boomer saw the need to create an independent and separate organization from USDF that would financially support those who wanted to learn more about the growing sport. Therefore,
- [Forward Transitions](https://yourdressage.org/2022/12/13/forward-transitions/) - Not all horse-related jobs involve riding and training. Meet seven successful professionals who turned their dressage passions into unique horse-industry careers. Reprinted from the September/October 2022 USDF Connection magazine By Emily Esterson In 2005, I had a big glass office next to a busy newsroom filled with reporters, advertising sales representatives, graphic designers, and circulation
- [The Big Red Bow](https://yourdressage.org/2022/12/22/the-big-red-bow/) - By Madison Sumner When I arrived at the North American Youth Championships (NAYC) showgrounds in Traverse City, Michigan, for the first time, it felt like I was in a dream. I stepped out of the truck and stood in awe, taking in all the sights and sounds while thinking about how honored I was to
- [Irresistible Irish Draughts – Part III](https://yourdressage.org/2023/01/20/irresistible-irish-draughts-part-iii/) - The mighty Irish Draught Horse! We are celebrating them as our January 2023 Breed of the Month on YourDressage! We recently asked our social media followers to share photos of their favorite Irish Draught and Irish Draught crosses, and there are so many gorgeous horses we get to share with you! Check back all month for
- [Looking for the Third (or Fourth) Generation](https://yourdressage.org/2023/02/09/looking-for-the-third-or-fourth-generation/) - By George Williams, USDF President This story is sponsored by Sidelines Magazine. It originally appeared here. Warning, this column addresses the need for more volunteers! However, I’m not talking about stuffing envelopes or other similar tasks. Don’t get me wrong, those are essential jobs and I’m grateful to those who do them. This column is
- [The White Horse I Didn’t Know I Needed](https://yourdressage.org/2023/02/28/the-grey-i-didnt-know-i-needed/) - I hopped on, and suddenly found I didn't want to get off. It was over 100 degrees, and my student was reminding me that we were going to be late for our next appointment, and yet I found myself asking if I could hack this horse around the barn after we finished in the arena.
- [Happily Ever After On The Back of a Horse](https://yourdressage.org/2023/03/29/happily-ever-after-on-the-back-of-a-horse/) - When we put out a call on our social media pages for photos to fill galleries, we are usually overwhelmed by the response we get - and we can't fit always them into the weekly galleries within the month they've been posted for. We've gone back though and compiled this gallery of photos we missed
- [Dapper Dutch Harness Horses – Part IV](https://yourdressage.org/2023/05/31/dapper-dutch-harness-horses-part-iv/) - In our final installment featuring the Dutch Harness Horse, we highlight the versatility of these dapper horses!
- [Dressage For Every Body – Part 2](https://yourdressage.org/2023/07/12/dressage-for-every-body-part-2/) - July is Plus Size Rider Month on YourDressage! Here is Part 2 of Dressage For Every Body!
- [15 Size Inclusive Equestrian Attire Companies](https://yourdressage.org/2023/07/24/15-size-inclusive-equestrian-attire-companies/) - We've compiled a list of our top fifteen favorite size inclusive equestrian apparel lines here - what are your go-to brands?
- [Meet the Winners of the 2023 USDF Arts Contest](https://yourdressage.org/2023/08/14/meet-the-winners-of-the-2023-usdf-arts-contest/) - The annual USDF Arts Contest is designed to highlight the creativity and beauty of dressage and to allow USDF members to express their interest in the sport outside of the competition arena. Entries are accepted each year in the divisions of art and photography, and in three different age categories. USDF recently named the winners
- [A Salt and Pepper Set](https://yourdressage.org/2023/08/30/a-salt-and-pepper-set/) - By Kim Davidson: For many years I have had a bucket list dream of gentling my very own wild Mustang. It sounds a bit Black Stallion Syndrome, I know, but living out west like I do, I have pretty easy access to them.
- [My First Overnight Dressage Show](https://yourdressage.org/2023/09/28/my-first-overnight-dressage-show/) - By Susanna Newsonen: Packing and prep advice for those thinking of trying an “away” show
- [FEEL: An Amateur’s Lessons in Dressage](https://yourdressage.org/2023/10/07/feel-an-amateurs-lessons-in-dressage/) - Feel is at the heart of every sport. No matter what our sport, feel is what we strive for. It tells us that we are fully connected to what we are doing and is a great source of pleasure.
- [Returning Champions Prepare for 2023 US Dressage Finals Presented by Adequan®](https://yourdressage.org/2023/11/08/returning-champions-prepare-for-2023-us-dressage-finals-presented-by-adequan/) - By Jennifer Wood, Jump Media and US Dressage Finals November 8, 2023 – Lexington, KY – Riders are packing and preparing for this week’s US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®, which runs November 9-12, 2023, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Traveling from across the United States, horses and riders from Training Level
- [Absolute Dream Lives Up to His Name for Jennifer Truett on Opening Day of 2023 US Dressage Finals Presented by Adequan®](https://yourdressage.org/2023/11/10/absolute-dream-lives-up-to-his-name-for-jennifer-truett-on-opening-day-of-2023-us-dressage-finals-presented-by-adequan/) - By Alice Collins for Jump Media/US Dressage Finals November 10, 2023 – Lexington, KY – Competitors flocked to the Kentucky Horse Park for the 10th anniversary edition of the US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan® for the opening day of the show on Thursday, November 9, 2023. The marquee national show — which competitors qualify
- [Recognition for Three- and Four-Year-Old Dressage Prospects](https://yourdressage.org/2024/05/13/recognition-for-three-and-four-year-old-dressage-prospects/) - Three- and four-year-old horses have a unique opportunity to be eligible for awards within the ProElite/USDF Breeders Championship Series.
- [Rider Fear](https://yourdressage.org/2024/05/09/rider-fear/) - This article earned first place in the 2023 GMO Newsletter Awards for general interest articles for GMOs with 75-174 members. It appeared in the St. Louis Area Dressage Society newsletter, Hoofprints.
- [Insights From A First-Time NEDA Volunteer](https://yourdressage.org/2024/05/16/insights-from-a-first-time-neda-volunteer/) - This article earned first place in the 2023 GMO Newsletter Awards for first person experience articles for GMOs with 500+ members.
- [CDA Presents USDF Dressage Development Lungeing Seminar](https://yourdressage.org/2024/05/14/cda-presents-usdf-dressage-development-lungeing-seminar/) - Mary Moon attends the newly revamped USDF Instructor/Trainer Development Program's Dressage Seminar on Lungeing, held at Fox Ledge Farm in East Haddam, CT!
- [She's Somebody's Hero](https://yourdressage.org/2024/05/12/shes-somebodys-hero/) - Mothers who ride, horse show moms who are always there to help her kids & friends, or moms who spend their time volunteering, we are celebrating the amazing women who make our sport possible!
- [The Neck in Collection](https://yourdressage.org/2024/05/13/the-neck-in-collection/) - Henk van Bergen reminds us that, when bringing back the horse into collection, we need to keep the neck out, not shorten it, when shortening the steps for correct collection work.
- [Meet the USDF Team Member - Taylor Chism](https://yourdressage.org/2024/05/09/meet-the-usdf-team-member-taylor-chism/) - Meet USDF Senior Competitions Coordinator, Taylor Chism!
- [Spring Loaded at a Snail’s Pace](https://yourdressage.org/2024/05/08/spring-loaded-at-a-snails-pace/) - A rider shares how, with the support of her friend and trainer, and a very opinionated Connemara, the pair of underdogs blossomed into long-lasting partners.
- [The Path To Triumph](https://yourdressage.org/2024/05/10/the-path-to-triumph/) - Photo by Lisa Michelle Dean Photography, submitted by Cedar Potts-Warner of her horse JP Zorro.
- [Captivating Connemaras – Part Two](https://yourdressage.org/2024/05/08/captivating-connemaras-part-two/) - The captivating Connemara! We are celebrating these horses as our May Breed of the Month on YourDressage!
- [5 Reasons to Attend the USDF Sport Horse Seminar](https://yourdressage.org/2024/05/06/5-reasons-to-attend-the-usdf-sport-horse-seminar/) - Meet breeders, judges, owners, and dressage sport horse enthusiasts, and learn how the experts evaluate dressage prospects and breeding stock
- [Ideas for Growth](https://yourdressage.org/2024/05/07/ideas-for-growth/) - By George Williams: The sport of dressage is far from stagnant. From suggested competition changes to a big shift for para-dressage, there’s lots to weigh in on in the year ahead.
- [Captivating Connemaras - Part One](https://yourdressage.org/2024/05/01/captivating-connemaras-part-one/) - Dressage riders who choose a Connemara as their mount are eligible for the Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards program, as the American Connemara Pony Society is a participating organization!
- [Meet the L Graduate with Distinction - Erin Hurley](https://yourdressage.org/2024/05/01/meet-the-l-graduate-with-distinction-erin-hurley/) - Meet New Jersey-based L Graduate with Distinction, Erin Hurley!
- [Inside Flexion Without Falling In](https://yourdressage.org/2024/05/06/inside-flexion-without-falling-in/) - David Hunt reminds riders that they should be able to ask for inside flexion without the horse falling in off the track in which they are traveling.
- [American Connemara Pony Society: Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards](https://yourdressage.org/2024/05/02/american-connemara-pony-society-adequan-usdf-all-breeds-awards/) - For our USDF Flashback this week we take a look back on some past Connemara All-Breed Awards winners that appeared in the USDF Connection Yearbooks.
- [Hestaslóð](https://yourdressage.org/2024/05/03/hestaslod/) - Photo by and submitted by Alfa Markan, located in Thingvellir.
- [Six Decades – The Lifetime Sport](https://yourdressage.org/2024/04/30/six-decades-the-lifetime-sport/) - With their ages spanning a full six decades, an 11-year-old and a 70-year-old rider proved dressage is truly a lifetime sport.
- [From the YourDressage Archive - Heart of Steele](https://yourdressage.org/2023/03/30/heart-of-steele-2/) - By Cara Blanchard Kilbourne It’s Throwback Thursday! Enjoy this article from the YourDressage Archives, which was originally published in the July 2018 issue of the flipbook version of YourDressage – the precursor to today’s current website! When I was a little girl, I fell in love with the Arabian horse and the beautiful art and
- [Basic Work in Piaffe and Passage](https://yourdressage.org/2024/04/29/basic-work-in-piaffe-and-passage/) - In this clip, Henk van Bergen enjoys the positive performance of a horse and rider as they demonstrate both the piaffe and passage.
- [Your First Dressage Show](https://yourdressage.org/2024/04/26/your-first-dressage-show/) - Ready to enter at A for the very first time? Here’s what you need to know about the dressage-competition options and entry process.
- [Mother + Daughter + Holsteiner = Happiness](https://yourdressage.org/2024/04/19/mother-daughter-holsteiner-happiness/) - A mother-daughter pair share the story of the Holsteiner who helped them earn their Silver Medals & how this special horse has been so influential on them.
- [Haybales and Barbells](https://yourdressage.org/2024/04/23/haybales-and-barbells/) - Region 4 rider, Jamie G. shares how cross-training has helped make her a better rider - leading her to launch a fitness business geared towards riders!
- [Meet the USDF Team Member - Alexandra Quesinberry](https://yourdressage.org/2024/04/25/meet-the-usdf-team-member-alexandra-quesinberry/) - Meet Senior Administration Coordinator, Alexandra Quesinberry, who hails from Region 7!
- [Real Life Unicorn](https://yourdressage.org/2024/04/26/real-life-unicorn/) - Photo submitted by Laura Miller of her Lusitano mare. Photo by Capturing Koselig.
- [Pretty in Pink](https://yourdressage.org/2024/04/19/pretty-in-pink/) - Photo by ICyouPhotographyNC, submitted by Claudia Powell
- [Meet the Participating Member Delegate - Loretta Lucas](https://yourdressage.org/2024/04/18/meet-the-participating-member-pm-delegate-loretta-lucas/) - Meet a USDF Participating Member (PM) Delegate from Region 3, Loretta Lucas!
- [A Moment of Suspension](https://yourdressage.org/2024/04/15/a-moment-of-suspension/) - In this clip, David Hunt works with a demonstration rider on a six loop serpentine with flying changes over the centerline, reminding him that timing is an integral component of the flying change.
- [Dancing with Charleston](https://yourdressage.org/2024/04/17/dancing-with-charleston/) - Lauren H. shares the special bond she’s built with her Holsteiner as they’ve tackled her goals together.
- [Meet the Participating Member Delegate - Paige Zimmerman](https://yourdressage.org/2024/04/16/meet-the-participating-member-pm-delegate-paige-zimmerman/) - Meet Pennsylvania-based Participating Member (PM) Delegate for Region 1, Paige Zimmerman! She became a PM Delegate in 2023.
- [Meet the USDF Team Member - Brook Southwell](https://yourdressage.org/2024/04/18/meet-the-usdf-team-member-brook-southwell/) - Meet USDF Competitions Department Assistant Brook Southwell!
- [Honorable Holsteiners – Part Two](https://yourdressage.org/2024/04/17/honorable-holsteiners-part-two/) - The honorable Holsteiner! We will be celebrating these horses as our April Breed of the Month on YourDressage!
- [Double Dipping Disciplines](https://yourdressage.org/2024/04/10/double-dipping-disciplines/) - A Young Rider from Region 2 tells how she fell in love with a Holsteiner, & discovered a love for fancy flatwork, earning them spots at the American Eventing Championships and GAIG/USDF Regional Dressage Championships.
- [River Run Roscoe](https://yourdressage.org/2024/04/12/river-run-roscoe/) - A Region 1 riders tells us about River Run Roscoe, the Holsteiner who helped her - and two other riders - chase their dreams and accomplish their goals.
- [Sharing a Dressage Horse](https://yourdressage.org/2024/04/25/sharing-a-dressage-horse/) - This article received an honorable mention in the 2023 GMO Newsletter Awards for first person experience articles for GMOs with 75-174 members. It appeared in the October 2022 St. Louis Area Dressage Society newsletter, Hoofprints.
- [Hind Leg Engagement and The Resulting Neck](https://yourdressage.org/2024/04/22/hind-leg-engagement-and-the-resulting-neck/) - In this clip, David Hunt reminds us that in order to lengthen the neck, we must engage the hind legs, which follow the front legs, which must follow the mouth.
- [Love Thy Equine Professional](https://yourdressage.org/2024/04/11/love-thy-equine-professional/) - This article received First Place in the 2023 GMO Newsletter Awards for general interest articles for GMOs with 175-499 members. It appeared in the March 2023 SCDCTA Newsletter, Tracking Up.
- [Serendipity Can Be Bossi](https://yourdressage.org/2024/03/22/serendipity-can-be-bossi/) - Adult amateur, Christine V., shares how serendipity brought a special Haflinger gelding back into her life - after moving halfway around the globe!
- [No Tempis in First Level](https://yourdressage.org/2024/04/09/no-tempis-in-first-level/) - Collegiate competitor Emma T. shares the transition from hunters to dressage that she made with her Holsteiner, Pumpkin!
- [Difficult Questions to Improve Training](https://yourdressage.org/2024/04/08/difficult-questions-to-improve-training/) - In this clip, Henk van Bergen discusses that, during training, the horse must be asked difficult, but still manageable, questions in order to see the training effects develop.
- [Are You Ready for Show Season?](https://yourdressage.org/2024/04/08/are-you-ready-for-show-season/) - We’ve put together a show season checklist to make sure you’ve got everything you need when you head out to dance the summer away!
- [Hardworking Haflingers – Part Two](https://yourdressage.org/2024/03/13/hardworking-haflingers-part-two/) - We are celebrating the hardworking Haflinger as our March Breed of the Month on YourDressage!
- [Honorable Holsteiners - Part One](https://yourdressage.org/2024/04/03/honorable-holsteiners-part-one/) - The honorable Holsteiner! We will be celebrating these horses as our April Breed of the Month on YourDressage!
- [Meet the L Graduate with Distinction - Debbie Hill](https://yourdressage.org/2024/04/11/meet-the-l-graduate-with-distinction-debbie-hill/) - Meet Palm City, Florida based L Graduate with Distinction Debbie Hill!
- [Looking back at the 2017 Adequan®/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference](https://yourdressage.org/2023/01/12/looking-back-at-the-2017-adequan-usdf-fei-level-trainers-conference/) - The 2023 Adequan®/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference will be held January 16-17 at High Meadow Farm in Loxahatchee, FL. The conference will feature David Hunt, Henk van Bergen, Linda Zang, and Lilo Fore. We take this opportunity to look back on a conference from six years ago. The Trainers Conference, held January 16-17 at High Meadow
- [Meet the USDF Team Member - Chelsey Burris](https://yourdressage.org/2024/04/04/meet-the-usdf-team-member-chelsey-burris/) - Meet USDF's Senior Marketing Coordinator Chelsey Burris!
- [How to Start a Youth Club in Your GMO](https://yourdressage.org/2019/07/09/how-to-start-a-youth-club-in-your-gmo/) - by Ruby Tevis USDF Group Member Organizations (GMOs) around the country have been affected by declining youth involvement. While there may be a shortage of youth members, there certainly isn’t a shortage of horse-loving kids interested in dressage! National organizations like the Interscholastic Equestrian Association have implemented dressage programs, and they have been met with
- [5 Benefits of Joining a Group Member Organization (GMO)](https://yourdressage.org/2019/09/23/5-benefits-of-joining-a-group-member-organization-gmo/) - Are you curious about joining a USDF Group Member Organization (GMO)? From shows, to awards, to lifelong friendships, here are 5 great benefits of joining a GMO today! Many GMOs host shows and offer year-end awards. Competing at GMO-hosted shows allows members to be competitive, and reach their goals in a laid back environment. Educational
- [What Has the USDF Done for Its GMOs Lately?](https://yourdressage.org/2019/12/06/what-has-the-usdf-done-for-its-gmos-lately/) - Text and photos by Jennifer Bryant Help is available if you know where and how to look for it. That was the theme of this year’s GMO Roundtable Discussions, a fixture at the Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention, in which representatives from USDF’s 100-plus affiliated dressage clubs or “group-member organizations” gather to share ideas and to find
- [Spotlight On: GMO Awards](https://yourdressage.org/2022/07/18/spotlight-on-gmo-awards/) - Ask anyone associated with USDF and they will tell you uninhibitedly that “GMOs are the backbone of the organization!” …and it’s true! Nearly 50 years ago, in 1973 Lincoln, Nebraska, 25 dressage clubs, many still in existence today, came together in their love of horse and equestrian sport to form the organization we have all
- [Great American/USDF Region 2 Dressage Finals NODA Recap](https://yourdressage.org/2023/08/10/great-american-usdf-region-2-dressage-finals-noda-recap/) - By Taya Workum Byers: This article won the 2022 GMO Newsletter Award for a general-interest article for GMOs with 175-499 members.
- [What Can the USDF Do for Your GMO?](https://yourdressage.org/2024/04/02/what-can-the-usdf-do-for-your-gmo/) - By Penny Hawes: Probably more than you realized! Here’s a rundown of all the benefits GMOs are entitled to.
- [The Importance of Constant Communication](https://yourdressage.org/2024/04/01/the-importance-of-constant-communication/) - David Hunt reminds a rider of the need for constant communication through the contact, and to not wait until the horse does something incorrectly to communicate with them.
- [American Haflinger Registry: Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards](https://yourdressage.org/2024/03/21/american-haflinger-registry-adequan-usdf-all-breeds-awards/) - For our USDF Flashback this week we take a look back on some past Haflinger All-Breed Awards winners that appeared in the USDF Connection Yearbooks.
- [Hardworking Haflingers – Part Three](https://yourdressage.org/2024/03/27/hardworking-haflingers-part-three/) - We are celebrating the hardworking Haflinger as our March Breed of the Month on YourDressage!
- [New Dressage Seminars Provide Invaluable Education to All](https://yourdressage.org/2024/03/25/new-dressage-seminars-provide-invaluable-education-to-all/) - In 2023, the USDF Instructor/Trainer Program underwent a restructuring to better serve the dressage community. Let's see what the revamped program looks like!
- [D4K™ Presents Coaching Kids of All Ages for Competition](https://yourdressage.org/2024/03/20/d4k-presents-coaching-kids-of-all-ages-for-competition/) - By Mary Moon: Dressage4Kids™ kicked off 2024 by presenting a panel discussion about “Coaching and Preparing for Competition and How Riders Prefer to be Coached”.
- [Meet the USDF Team Member - Charlotte Brabant](https://yourdressage.org/2024/03/18/meet-the-usdf-team-member-charlotte-brabant/) - Meet Senior Member Services Coordinator Charlotte B.
- [Opportunities Abound for Young Horses](https://yourdressage.org/2024/03/18/opportunities-abound-for-young-horses/) - We’ve rounded up some of the competitive and awards opportunities for young horses here!
- [Roush the Dream Pony](https://yourdressage.org/2024/03/15/roush-the-dream-pony/) - By Anika Schnitzler: an adult amateur from USDF Region 6 shares the story of the Haflinger she found by accident while looking for a "husband horse", and who has fulfilled many of her equestrian dreams!
- [The Magic of Equestrian Travel: Iceland on Horseback](https://yourdressage.org/2024/03/28/the-magic-of-equestrian-travel-iceland-on-horseback/) - By Bettina Mehnert: This article received First Place in the 2023 GMO Newsletter Award for a first person experience article for GMOs with less than 75 members.
- [Putting Your Best Hoof Forward at the Schooling Show](https://yourdressage.org/2024/03/14/putting-your-best-hoof-forward-at-the-schooling-show/) - By Karen Puchalsky: This article received an honorable mention in the 2023 GMO Newsletter Award for an Original Article: General Interest article for GMOs with 175-499 members. It originally appeared in NODA News, the newsletter for the Northern Ohio Dressage Association, 2023, Issue 3.
- [Notes From a 2023 Youth Convention Scholarship Recipient](https://yourdressage.org/2024/03/13/notes-from-a-2023-youth-convention-scholarship-recipient/) - By Marley McCourt: I am incredibly grateful, once again, to be a recipient of the USDF Youth Convention Scholarship.
- [Crumble Does It All](https://yourdressage.org/2024/03/12/crumble-does-it-all/) - A rider shares how she fell in love with a young Haflinger, & how he has stepped into the dual life of competitive FEI-level athlete & favorite lesson pony.
- [Meet the L Graduate with Distinction - Christine “Patti” Phipps](https://yourdressage.org/2024/03/14/meet-the-l-graduate-with-distinction-christine-patti-phipps/) - Meet USDF Region 1 L Graduate with Distinction, Patti Phipps!
- [Dreamer](https://yourdressage.org/2024/03/01/dreamer/) - Photo submitted by Toni Mueller, featuring Paige Ruhl on PRE stallion, Sonador SG; photo by Ella Chedester Photography
- [Rumor Has It](https://yourdressage.org/2024/03/08/rumor-has-it/) - A Region 1 rider shares her unplanned partnership with a talented Haflinger, and how this people-pleasing pony helped her venture up the levels and achieve her USDF Silver Medal.
- [Hardworking Haflingers - Part One](https://yourdressage.org/2024/03/06/hardworking-haflingers-part-one/) - We are celebrating the hardworking Haflinger as our March Breed of the Month! We asked our followers to share a photo of their Haflinger for a chance to be featured in a gallery of these hardworking horses!
- [The Equestrian Athlete Clinic: The Rider as an Athlete](https://yourdressage.org/2024/03/09/the-equestrian-athlete-clinic-the-rider-as-an-athlete/) - By Ellen Broadhurst: Riders are athletes too, and taking care of both sides of the rider/equine equation is equally important.
- [Riding in Reflection of the Horse's Behavior](https://yourdressage.org/2024/03/11/riding-in-reflection-of-the-horses-behavior/) - The Adequan®/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference is an invaluable event to attend and learn from, so USDF & YourDressage has you covered with some quick takeaways from the 2023 Trainers Conference.
- [Bieber’s Battle](https://yourdressage.org/2023/02/03/biebers-battle/) - By Rebecca Sims Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis, or, as it is more commonly referred to, EPM. We have all heard of this terrible disease and what it can do to our beloved horses. In December 2019, my horse was severely affected by this disease, and it almost cost him his entire career. Background It was March
- [Five Influential Women in USDF’s History](https://yourdressage.org/2024/03/04/five-influential-women-in-usdfs-history/) - These five women have had an astounding effect on the growth of dressage in the United States and played pivotal roles in USDF's development. Find out who they are!
- [Andy the Autistic Pony](https://yourdressage.org/2024/03/06/andy-the-autistic-pony/) - A young rider from USDF Region 8 shares how horses and her bond with one special Haflinger has helped her embrace the things about her that once made her feel so different.
- [Winter Dance](https://yourdressage.org/2024/03/08/winter-dance/) - Photo submitted by Nadine Schwartsman, featuring Rencoroso. Photo by Katrina Natwick.
- [Ponies: Not Just for Kids Any More](https://yourdressage.org/2024/03/07/ponies-not-just-for-kids-any-more/) - By Sue Weakley: Smaller equines are upping the fun for many adult dressage riders—and they’re holding their own against the big guys in the show ring.
- [My Experience: USPC/USDF Dressage Recognition Program](https://yourdressage.org/2024/03/05/my-experience-uspc-usdf-dressage-recognition-program/) - USDF has partnered with the United States Pony Club to recognize riders who participate in both USPC Dressage Rally and USDF-recognized competitions. Meet Zoe, who earned her Medallion Award in 2023!
- [Body Placement in Shoulder-In](https://yourdressage.org/2024/03/04/body-placement-in-shoulder-in/) - The Adequan®/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference is an invaluable event to attend and learn from. In this clip, David Hunt discusses the positioning of the horse's body in the shoulder-in.
- [Amazing Andalusians – Part Four](https://yourdressage.org/2024/02/28/amazing-andalusians-part-four/) - The amazing Andalusian! We are celebrating these horses as our February Breed of the Month!
- [D-E-Why?](https://yourdressage.org/2024/02/26/d-e-why/) - USDF task force tackles the subjects of diversity, equity, and inclusion
- [Meet the L Graduate - Roberta Clark](https://yourdressage.org/2024/02/29/meet-the-l-graduate-roberta-clark/) - Meet USDF Region 9 L Graduate Roberta Clark!
- [USDF Youth Convention Scholarship Report](https://yourdressage.org/2024/02/28/usdf-youth-convention-scholarship-report/) - USDF Youth Convention Scholarship winner Ryleigh shares what she learned at the 2023 Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention.
- [Staff Profile: Charlotte Brabant](https://yourdressage.org/2019/07/04/staff-profile-charlotte-brabant/) - Department: Membership Job title: Senior Membership Coordinator What is your main task in the office? Customer service and development of event registration procedures for USDF events. Members may call you concerning: The majority of questions that I answer are regarding what types of memberships people and their horses need, along with questions
- [A Full Heart](https://yourdressage.org/2024/02/27/a-full-heart/) - Region 7 competitor, Tami T. shares the Spanish horses who made her fall in love with dressage and who have helped her on her journey to her USDF Silver Medal!
- [Sensitivity to Small Aids](https://yourdressage.org/2024/02/26/sensitivity-to-small-aids/) - In this clip, Henk van Bergen discusses that the horse must be in good balance in order to be sensitive to the small aids.
- [Behind the Lens](https://yourdressage.org/2024/02/29/behind-the-lens-2/) - By Colleen Scott: Meet 2023 USDF Arts Contest grand-prize winner Jessica Morin—and learn a few tricks to improve your own equine photos
- [An Anchor in the Storm](https://yourdressage.org/2024/02/23/an-anchor-in-the-storm/) - Region 3 rider, Elizabeth W., shares the story of the PRE colt she bought and imported after an accident left her unable to continue her career as a hunter jumper, and the new goals she's chasing with him as an aspiring para-dressage team!
- [Old Horses](https://yourdressage.org/2024/02/22/old-horses/) - This article received an honorable mention in the 2023 GMO Newsletter Award for a first person experience. It originally appeared in Direct Rein, the newsletter for the Columbia Dressage and Combined Training Association, March 2023.
- [Worth the Wait](https://yourdressage.org/2024/02/20/worth-the-wait/) - A Region 7 adult amateur shares her search for a yearling PRE dressage prospect and the hopes and dreams she has for him.
- [Amazing Andalusians – Part Three](https://yourdressage.org/2024/02/21/amazing-andalusians-part-three/) - The amazing Andalusian! We are celebrating these horses as our February Breed of the Month.
- [Thoughts on Sitting the Trot](https://yourdressage.org/2024/02/21/thoughts-on-sitting-the-trot/) - By George Williams, USDF President: Much has been written on the importance of the rider developing an independent seat.
- [Waiting to do the Change](https://yourdressage.org/2024/02/19/waiting-to-do-the-change/) - USDF and YourDressage has you covered with this series of quick takeaways from the 2023 Trainers Conference, featuring Henk van Bergen, Linda Zang, Lilo Fore, and David Hunt!
- [Meet the L Graduate with Distinction - Alexandra Thomson](https://yourdressage.org/2024/02/22/meet-the-l-graduate-with-distinction-alexandra-thomson/) - Meet USDF Region 8 L Graduate with Distinction Alexandra Thomson!
- [Dichotomy](https://yourdressage.org/2024/02/16/dichotomy/) - Photo submitted by Jill Heisler, taken by Stacy Tierman Photography
- [A Lil Grace Goes a Long Way](https://yourdressage.org/2024/02/16/a-lil-grace-goes-a-long-way/) - How do you define one’s purpose in life? Is it based on the fulfillment of goals? Is it based on completing your bucket list? Or is it simply finding LOVE for something that transcends oneself?
- [Overflowing with Gratitude](https://yourdressage.org/2024/02/17/overflowing-with-gratitude/) - I’ve learned so much this year, but my biggest lesson has been to keep chasing my dreams. Returning to horses after so many years away has brought back a piece of my heart that I didn’t realize I’d been missing.
- [Meet the L Graduate with Distinction - Amy Grahn](https://yourdressage.org/2024/02/15/meet-the-l-graduate-with-distinction-amy-grahn/) - Meet Region 3 L Graduate with Distinction Amy Grahn!
- [The Best Stories You May Have Missed in 2023](https://yourdressage.org/2024/02/14/the-best-stories-you-may-have-missed-in-2023/) - 2023 was a busy year, and in all the craziness, you may have missed some great content on YourDressage! Here are a few stories that may have flown under your radar last year.
- [The Love of an Andalusian](https://yourdressage.org/2024/02/13/the-love-of-an-andalusian/) - A Region 4 rider shares about the young Andalusian colt that helped her recover from the loss of her heart horse.
- [My First Time As A Horse Show Announcer](https://yourdressage.org/2023/03/29/my-first-time-as-a-horse-show-announcer/) - By Suzanne Krauss At age 60, I did something new. I became a horse show announcer - at a dressage show.
- [Meet the Developers of TestPro](https://yourdressage.org/2024/02/09/meet-the-developers-of-testpro/) - Meet the developers of TestPro US - the official test app of USDF - James and Tracy-Anne Ormrod.
- [Past Andalusian All-Breed Award Winners](https://yourdressage.org/2024/02/08/past-andalusian-all-breed-award-winners/) - For our USDF Flashback this week we take a look back on some past Andalusian and Half-Andalusian All-Breed Awards winners that appeared in the USDF Connection Yearbooks.
- [$how Me the MONEY!](https://yourdressage.org/2024/02/08/how-me-the-money/) - By Jennifer O. Bryant: How to find funding for your dressage and GMO activities
- [Dressage is a Mental Game](https://yourdressage.org/2024/02/12/dressage-is-a-mental-game/) - David Hunt discusses the realization that the more experienced he becomes in dressage, the more he realizes that it is a mental game, and as riders we must engage our horse's mind to get them to buy into what we are asking them to do.
- [Staff Picks - Our Favorite Stories from 2023](https://yourdressage.org/2024/02/06/staff-picks-our-favorite-stories-from-2023/) - As we close out another successful year with YourDressage, the departments at USDF wanted to share their favorite stories from the year!
- [Amazing Andalusians – Part Two](https://yourdressage.org/2024/02/07/amazing-andalusians-part-two/) - The amazing Andalusian! We are celebrating these horses as our February Breed of the Month.
- [If I Ever Own a Hairy Horse](https://yourdressage.org/2024/02/07/if-i-ever-own-a-hairy-horse/) - A Region 6 adult amateur shares the story of how a horseless summer led her to bond with an Andalusian mare, and subsequently purchase her first ever “hairy” ho
- [Building a Delegation](https://yourdressage.org/2024/02/05/building-a-delegation/) - USDF Participating Member Delegates’ Election and Role. By Ross Creech
- [Age Is Just a Number](https://yourdressage.org/2024/02/02/age-is-just-a-number/) - At the 2023 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®, Region 9 rider Lyndon Rife was the senior-most competitor on the grounds, with the show held just two weeks before his 71st birthday!
- [Variation for Development](https://yourdressage.org/2024/02/05/variation-for-development/) - In this clip, Henk van Bergen reminds riders that exercises that both stretch and shorten the muscles are necessary for development. Development and strength will not come from riding in the same frame all the time.
- [Diamond in the Rough](https://yourdressage.org/2024/02/01/diamond-in-the-rough/) - A trainer in Region 4 shares the chance she took on an Andalusian stallion, who came with past trauma & behavioral issues, & the bond they have built since.
- [Amazing Andalusians - Part One](https://yourdressage.org/2024/02/01/amazing-andalusians-part-one/) - The amazing Andalusian! Did you know that the International Andalusian & Lusitano Horse Association is an Adequan/USDF All-Breeds Awards participating organization?
- [Meet the L Graduate with Distinction - Stephanie Mason](https://yourdressage.org/2024/01/31/meet-the-l-graduate-with-distinction-stephanie-mason/) - Meet Region 1 L Graduate with Distinction Stephanie Mason!
- [Top 20 From 2023 - Trending Posts from YourDressage](https://yourdressage.org/2024/01/30/top-20-from-2023-trending-posts-from-yourdressage/) - From inspiring stories of underdog horse-and-rider duos finding success in the dressage arena, to informative equestrian health features, articles highlighting unique and interesting breeds, and galleries showing off the successes of non-traditional horses and riders, readers flocked to YourDressage to get their daily dose of dressage! Here are the top 20 most popular stories from 2023.
- [What’s Too Old?](https://yourdressage.org/2023/02/07/whats-too-old/) - Thoughts for my fellow silver saddle riders. By Sally O'Dwyer Can you feel me? I am a 63-year-old, and sometimes I worry that the time is approaching when I will no longer be able to ride. I can go into a panic looking at the dressage training pyramid, thinking that I will age out before
- [Looking Back and Thinking Forward](https://yourdressage.org/2024/01/30/looking-back-and-thinking-forward/) - By George Williams, USDF President This story is sponsored by Sidelines Magazine. It originally appeared here. As the year comes to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on the past 12 months yet all the while thinking about what the next year will bring. Looking back, 2023 could be referred to as the year of
- [Morgans in Dressage](https://yourdressage.org/2024/01/24/morgans-in-dressage/) - Learn about the Morgan Dressage Association and meet a few of the Morgans and their riders who are excelling in dressage
- [Fertile Ground for Grass Roots!](https://yourdressage.org/2024/01/23/fertile-ground-for-grass-roots/) - By Nancy Hinz Once upon a time, far removed from the intense atmosphere of high-performance dressage, there was a Welsh pony farm in Willis, Texas. Madoc Welsh Ponies and Cobs was a wonderful place for children to grow and learn the importance of caring for ponies and other riders who would become lifelong friends. The
- [Meet the L Graduate - Shana Blum](https://yourdressage.org/2024/01/25/meet-the-l-graduate-shana-blum/) - Tell us a little about yourself (your location, awards/other certifications you hold, etc): I am a USDF Bronze Medalist and the 2015 USDF All Breeds Awards Adult Amateur Training Level Champion for the Arabian Horse Association. I live and board my 4-year-old Dutch Warmblood (KWPN) mare in Enumclaw, Washington. How long have you been involved
- [Notes from a USDF Youth Convention Scholarship Recipient](https://yourdressage.org/2024/01/16/notes-from-a-usdf-youth-convention-scholarship-recipient/) - Attending the 2023 Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention showed me another invaluable part of the sport, and I hope to attend again soon! Thank you, USDF!
- [Flurry](https://yourdressage.org/2024/01/12/flurry/) - Photo submitted by Brianna Adams
- [Deadlines Approaching - Dates You Need to Know for 2024](https://yourdressage.org/2024/01/15/deadline-approaching-dates-you-need-to-know-for-2024/) - USDF offers a plethora of championships programs and year-end awards, so we’ve put together a list of deadlines for you to mark on your calendars!
- [Over the Back in Pirouette](https://yourdressage.org/2024/01/15/over-the-back-in-pirouette/) - The Adequan®/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference is an invaluable event to attend and learn from, but unfortunately we can’t all be there. So USDF and YourDressage has you covered with this series of quick takeaways from the 2023 Trainers Conference, featuring Henk van Bergen, Linda Zang, Lilo Fore, and David Hunt!
- [Meet the L Graduate - Helen Pianca](https://yourdressage.org/2024/01/18/meet-the-l-graduate-helen-pianca/) - Meet USDF Region 2 L Graduate, Helen Pianca!
- [O Romeo, Romeo](https://yourdressage.org/2024/01/17/o-romeo-romeo/) - I vividly remember the day I brought Romeo home. It took only two weeks for us to participate in our first dressage schooling show, despite the fact that he didn't have a proper canter.
- [Frosty the Snow-Horse](https://yourdressage.org/2024/01/12/frosty-the-snow-horse/) - Winter is hitting the USDF Office hard here in Kentucky, so while we're trying to keep warm, we've put together a gallery of snowy horses for you! Stay warm!
- [The Song Remains the Same](https://yourdressage.org/2024/01/11/the-song-remains-the-same/) - Looking back at the second year at the Succeed/USDF FEI-Level Trainers’ Conference with Steffen Peters and Scott Hassler
- [Education, Tenacity, and Love](https://yourdressage.org/2024/01/10/education-tenacity-and-love/) - By Lindy Thompson: Petra and I have spent the last 11 years navigating Beau’s skeptical personality and explosive talent.
- [Know What You Want](https://yourdressage.org/2024/01/08/know-what-you-want/) - David Hunt reminds riders to think about what they have and what they need prior to asking their horse to perform an exercise.
- [The Right Kind of Fit](https://yourdressage.org/2024/01/04/the-right-kind-of-fit/) - What forms of exercise will best complement your riding? Three dressage pros share their thoughts. By Jennifer Mellace
- [A Swan Song for Slogan](https://yourdressage.org/2023/12/19/a-swan-song-for-slogan/) - A Region 2 competitor shares her journey with her "gift horse" Slogan, who helped her earn a place in The Dressage Foundation's Century Club, earn her USDF Bronze Medal and a Master's Challenge Award!
- [Trending Topics and Takeaways from the 2023 Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention](https://yourdressage.org/2023/12/08/trending-topics-and-takeaways-from-the-2023-adequan-usdf-annual-convention/) - Members Converged in Omaha, NE to ‘Take a Stake’ in Dressage and Celebrate USDF’s Golden Anniversary
- [Happy Holidays - Central Plains Dressage Style!](https://yourdressage.org/2023/12/22/happy-holidays-central-plains-dressage-style/) - Check out how USDF GMO Central Plains Dressage Society celebrated the holidays at their Freestyle Festival and Christmas Party earlier this month!
- [Meet the L Graduate - Grace Gregory](https://yourdressage.org/2023/12/21/meet-the-l-graduate-grace-gregory/) - Meet Tennessee-based USDF L Graduate Grace Gregory!
- [Engaging In the Downward Transitions](https://yourdressage.org/2023/12/18/engaging-in-the-downward-transitions/) - In this clip, David Hunt suggests the use of the halt and/or rein back in the downward transitions to ensure the horse is engaged and stepping under in the transitions, not pushing against the bit.
- [Meet the L Graduate - Cynthia Thaxton](https://yourdressage.org/2023/12/14/meet-the-l-graduate-cynthia-thaxton/) - Meet L Graduate Cindy Thaxton of Georgia!
- [Like Fine Wine – Part Four](https://yourdressage.org/2023/12/14/like-fine-wine-part-four/) - USDF is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year! In November & December, we are shining the spotlight on riders who have also reached this milestone.
- [Sights from the 2023 FEI Youth Clinic Series](https://yourdressage.org/2023/12/09/sights-from-the-2023-fei-youth-clinic-series/) - The USDF FEI Youth Clinic Series is an educational opportunity for youth riders striving to compete at FEI levels.
- [An Unlikely Journey With An Unconventional Horse](https://yourdressage.org/2023/12/15/an-unlikely-journey-with-an-unconventional-horse/) - I purchased Sweet Emmylou after losing my Friesian gelding to a sudden illness. I was struggling with anxiety and major health issues. I was not even sure that I wanted to continue riding.
- [Fiona Keeps Me Young](https://yourdressage.org/2023/12/12/fiona-keeps-me-young/) - I look forward to seeing my girl every day. She is the joy of my life, and I am forever grateful to have her.
- [Postcard from the Pan Ams](https://yourdressage.org/2023/12/07/postcard-from-the-pan-ams/) - Go behind the scenes of the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile. Text and photos by Diana De Rosa
- [Bringing The Withers Up](https://yourdressage.org/2023/12/11/bringing-the-withers-up/) - YourDressage has you covered with a new series of quick takeaways from the 2023 Trainers Conference, featuring Henk van Bergen, Linda Zang, Lilo Fore, and David Hunt!
- [Staff Profile: Amber Wiseman](https://yourdressage.org/2019/07/18/staff-profile-amber-wiseman/) - Department: Marketing Job title: Marketing and Sales Manager What is your main task in the office? I oversee the running of the Lendon F. Grey Bookstore and USDF Online Store, and run the USDF merchandise booths at the US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®, and the Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention. I am also the Co-Editor of
- [Staff Profile: Taylor Chism](https://yourdressage.org/2019/05/23/staff-profile-taylor-chism/) - Department: Competitions Job title: Senior Competition Coordinator What is your main task in the office? I process the competition results, help competitors with score questions and USDFScores.com. I also oversee the Breeders Championship Series program, am liaison to the USDF Competition Management Committee, and Co-Liaison to the USDF Sport Horse Committee. Members may call you
- [What We Wish We’d Known About Dressage](https://yourdressage.org/2023/12/05/what-we-wish-wed-known-about-dressage/) - By Emily Esterson: Those who have excelled in their dressage careers offer wisdom
- [Like Fine Wine - Part Three](https://yourdressage.org/2023/12/06/like-fine-wine-part-three/) - USDF is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year! In November & December, we are shining the spotlight on riders who have also reached this milestone.
- [Check In With a Champion: Absolute Dream](https://yourdressage.org/2023/12/04/check-in-with-a-champion-absolute-dream/) - What do champions do on their day off? We caught up with Jennifer Truett and Absolute Dream to find out!
- [Dandelion:  Who Rescued Whom?](https://yourdressage.org/2023/10/28/dandelion-who-rescued-whom/) - By Coralie Hughes: Sometimes, bad luck is the only luck we have, and bad luck in horses usually means heartache.
- [Imperio do Castanheiro](https://yourdressage.org/2023/11/22/imperio-do-castanheiro/) - A Region 5 Vintage Cup rider shares the story of purchasing a Lusitano sight unseen, & how he has turned into her perfect partner for dancing & working equitation!
- [Logan Motion](https://yourdressage.org/2023/11/24/logan-motion/) - USDF Region 2 rider, Lynne S. shares the story of her homebred Thoroughbred gelding, with whom she and her granddaughter competed together.
- [Meet the L Graduate with Distinction - Matthew Beasley](https://yourdressage.org/2023/11/23/meet-the-l-graduate-with-distinction-matthew-beasley/) - Get to know Region 8 L Program Graduate with Distinction, Matthew Beasley!
- [Like Fine Wine - Part Two](https://yourdressage.org/2023/11/22/like-fine-wine-part-two/) - USDF is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year! In November & December, we are shining the spotlight on riders who have also reached this milestone.
- [Cancer-Free on Centerline](https://yourdressage.org/2023/11/21/cancer-free-on-centerline/) - A few months after I finished radiation, I cantered down centerline for my first Prix St. Georges test. Thanks to modern medicine and horses, I was cancer-free.
- [Fabulous Moments from the 2023 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®](https://yourdressage.org/2023/11/18/fabulous-moments-from-the-2023-us-dressage-finals-presented-by-adequan/) - The tenth edition of the US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan® was packed with fabulous moments!
- [Volunteers: The Lifeblood of Our Sport](https://yourdressage.org/2023/11/17/volunteers-the-lifeblood-of-our-sport/) - Volunteers are, without a doubt, the most overlooked group of participants within horse sports. Competitions would not be able to function without these hardworking, dedicated individuals, and USDF wants to take this opportunity to give the volunteers of the US Dressage Finals a resounding THANK YOU for all they do.
- [FULL COVERAGE: 2023 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®](https://yourdressage.org/2023/11/08/2023-us-dressage-finals-presented-by-adequan-follow-the-action/) - Your source for results and coverage of the 2023 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®
- [2023 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®: Perpetual Trophy Recipients](https://yourdressage.org/2023/11/16/2023-us-dressage-finals-presented-by-adequan-perpetual-trophy-recipients/)
- [2023 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®: High Score Breed Awards](https://yourdressage.org/2023/11/16/2023-us-dressage-finals-presented-by-adequan-high-score-breed-awards/)
- [US Dressage Finals Presented By Adequan® Recognizes Perpetual Trophy Winners in 10th Anniversary](https://yourdressage.org/2023/11/14/us-dressage-finals-presented-by-adequan-recognizes-perpetual-trophy-winners-in-10th-anniversary/) - By Jennifer Wood, for Jump Media/US Dressage Finals November 14, 2023 – Lexington, KY – The 2023 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan® wrapped up competition for its 10th anniversary on November 12, and 10 perpetual trophies were awarded to competitors in various divisions. The head-to-head competition, which brings together riders from across the United
- [2023 US Dressage Finals – Sights From Sunday](https://yourdressage.org/2023/11/13/2023-us-dressage-finals-sights-from-sunday/) - Sunday was the exciting conclusion of an amazing week of competition at the 2023 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®! Six rings, from the prestigious Alltech Arena to beautiful show rings that dot the Kentucky Horse Park, were utilized by competitors ready to dance their way down the ‘Centerline of Champions!’ We crowned Champions in
- [“Spicy Spitfire” Karina Sandra TF Takes Final Title of 2023 US Dressage Finals Presented by Adequan®](https://yourdressage.org/2023/11/12/spicy-spitfire-karina-sandra-tf-takes-final-title-of-2023-us-dressage-finals-presented-by-adequan/) - By Alice Collins, for Jump Media/US Dressage Finals November 12, 2023 – Lexington, KY – The Kentucky Horse Park played host to the fourth and final day of action on Sunday, November 12, 2023, in the 10th anniversary edition of the US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®. The remaining nine champions of the year were crowned at
- [USDF Region 3 Reigns Victorious in 2023 LeMieux/US Dressage Finals Regions Cup Competition](https://yourdressage.org/2023/11/12/usdf-region-3-reigns-victorious-in-2023-lemieux-us-dressage-finals-regions-cup-competition/) - A staple of the US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®, the annual Regions Cup competition features four horse/rider teams, from across the country in designated divisions, vying for top honors and bragging rights for their region. Additionally, this year, competitors will earn some amazing prizes from new title sponsor, LeMieux. LeMieux is globally recognized for
- [Heather Mason’s RTF Lincoln Retires At The Top with Freestyle Victory at 2023 US Dressage Finals Presented by Adequan®](https://yourdressage.org/2023/11/12/heather-masons-rtf-lincoln-retires-at-the-top-with-freestyle-victory-at-2023-us-dressage-finals-presented-by-adequan/) - By Alice Collins, for Jump Media/US Dressage Finals November 12, 2023 – Lexington, KY – It was an emotional end to a day of intense competition on Saturday, November 11, 2023, as one of the best known pairs at the US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan® bowed out of top sport. The marquee national show,
- [2023 US Dressage Finals – Sights From Saturday](https://yourdressage.org/2023/11/12/2023-us-dressage-finals-sights-from-saturday/) - Three days down, one more to go, and plenty more excitement left at the 2022 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®. Day 3 again utilized 6 dressage rings, all packed with activity. Music filled the air as Champions were named in the Second Level Freestyle Adult Amateur, Second Level Freestyle Open, Fourth Level Freestyle Adult
- [Anartz Chanca Dazzles with a Double on Day Three at 2023 US Dressage Finals Presented by Adequan®](https://yourdressage.org/2023/11/11/anartz-chanca-dazzles-with-a-double-on-day-three-at-2023-us-dressage-finals-presented-by-adequan/) - By Alice Collins, for Jump Media/US Dressage Finals November 11, 2023 – Lexington, KY – On Saturday, November 11, 2023, competition continued on the third day of the 10th anniversary edition of the US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®. Previous champions shone and some new names came to the fore at the flagship national show, which
- [The Road to 2023 US Dressage Finals, as told by Notre Dame Z](https://yourdressage.org/2023/11/07/the-road-to-2023-us-dressage-finals-as-told-by-notre-dame-z/) - It begins with readiness, then power coming from behind while lifting the thoracic sling, and finishing with balance - repeated again and again in a beautiful dance.
- [2023 US Dressage Finals – Sights From Wednesday](https://yourdressage.org/2023/11/08/2023-us-dressage-finals-sights-from-wednesday/) - Competitors from all over the US have converged on Lexington, Kentucky and are putting in their final preparations before dancing their way down the centerline of champions!
- [2023 US Dressage Finals – Sights From Thursday](https://yourdressage.org/2023/11/10/2023-us-dressage-finals-sights-from-thursday/) - The 2023 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan® started off with a bang! With 6 rings, indoor and outdoor, running throughout the day, it was a busy and exciting kickoff to the competition.
- [Teams and Prizes Announced for 2023 LeMieux/US Dressage Finals Regions Cup](https://yourdressage.org/2023/11/10/teams-and-prizes-announced-for-2023-lemieux-us-dressage-finals-regions-cup/) - A staple of the US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®, the annual Regions Cup competition features four horse/rider teams, from each of USDF’s nine regions, vying for top honors and bragging rights.
- [Heather Mason Successfully Defends Grand Prix Title on Friday Night at 2023 US Dressage Finals Presented by Adequan®](https://yourdressage.org/2023/11/11/heather-mason-successfully-defends-grand-prix-title-on-friday-night-at-2023-us-dressage-finals-presented-by-adequan/) - By Alice Collins, for Jump Media/US Dressage Finals November 11, 2023 – Lexington, KY – Day two of the 10th anniversary edition of the US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan® on Friday, November 10, 2023, held the show’s first gala evening in the atmospheric Alltech Arena. The national show, which runs through Sunday, November 12,
- [Bonnie Canter Delivers Double Win on Day Two at the 2023 US Dressage Finals Presented by Adequan®](https://yourdressage.org/2023/11/10/bonnie-canter-delivers-double-win-on-day-two-at-the-2023-us-dressage-finals-presented-by-adequan/) - On day two of the 10th anniversary edition of the US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan® on Friday, November 10, 2023, newly minted champions were made from the more than 330 horses at the Kentucky Horse Park.
- [2023 US Dressage Finals – Sights From Friday](https://yourdressage.org/2023/11/11/2023-us-dressage-finals-sights-from-friday/) - Day 2 of the 2023 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan® was packed with excitement! With six rings in action across the Kentucky Horse Park, 9 new champions were named!
- [Meet the Candidates](https://yourdressage.org/2023/11/07/meet-the-candidates/) - Get to know who’s nominated for USDF Executive Board office this year. This article is reprinted from the September/October 2023 issue of USDF Connection magazine
- [What You Need to Know About The 2023 US Dressage Finals Presented by Adequan®](https://yourdressage.org/2023/11/08/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-2023-us-dressage-finals-presented-by-adequan/) - The who, what, when, where, and why of the 2023 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®
- [US Dressage Finals Presented by Adequan® Celebrates 10th Anniversary](https://yourdressage.org/2023/11/09/us-dressage-finals-presented-by-adequan-celebrates-10th-anniversary/) - By Jump Media for the US Dressage Finals November 9, 2023 – Lexington, KY – The US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan® has become the preeminent national dressage competition that brings together youth, adult amateur, and open riders at all levels in order to give them the experience of riding head-to-head against their peers. The
- [All Work and No Play…](https://yourdressage.org/2023/11/14/all-work-and-no-play/) - Even the most diehard dressage enthusiasts enjoy a break from the sandbox routine. Here’s how some show organizers, dressage clubs, and others liven things up.
- [Trust](https://yourdressage.org/2023/12/08/trust-2/) - Photo submitted by Rachel Kafka. Photo by Meg McGuire Photography
- [The 2023 US Dressage Finals Have Arrived](https://yourdressage.org/2023/11/06/the-2023-us-dressage-finals-have-arrived/) - USDF wishes the safest of travels and best of luck to all competitors. May your circles be round, and your halts square.
- [Extravaganza](https://yourdressage.org/2023/11/03/extravaganza/) - Photo submitted by Carol E. Henderson, taken by Portraits by Carol.
- [Mark Your Calendar for the 2023 US Dressage Finals Presented by Adequan®](https://yourdressage.org/2023/11/02/mark-your-calendar-for-the-2023-us-dressage-finals-presented-by-adequan/) - November 2, 2023 – Lexington, KY – The US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan® returns to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky, on November 9-12, 2023.
- [A Sneak Peek at the Official Merch of the 2023 US Dressage Finals Presented by Adequan®](https://yourdressage.org/2023/11/06/a-sneak-peek-at-the-official-merch-of-the-2023-us-dressage-finals-presented-by-adequan/) - The 2023 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan® begins this week, and we're giving YourDressage readers a sneak peek at some of this year's brand new merchandise!
- [The First US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®](https://yourdressage.org/2023/11/02/the-first-us-dressage-finals-presented-by-adequan/) - Take a look through the first ever US Dressage Finals program!
- [The Leg Influences Energy](https://yourdressage.org/2023/11/20/the-leg-influences-energy/) - In this clip, David Hunt discusses how the seat holds the balance, while the leg influences the forward energy.
- [Meet the Vendors of the 2023 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®](https://yourdressage.org/2023/10/30/meet-the-vendors-of-the-2023-us-dressage-finals-presented-by-adequan/) - By Chelsey Burris: The US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan® is more than just a show. It’s an experience!
- [Good Luck Puck ](https://yourdressage.org/2023/11/03/good-luck-puck/) - Here, a Region 8 rider in her "vintage years" shares the story of her pandemic purchase, who has since given her everything she's asked of him, and more.
- [Staff Profile: Jayna Pellett](https://yourdressage.org/2023/11/02/staff-profile-jayna-pellett/) - Meet USDF's newest employee - Sales and Marketing Assistant, Jayna Pellett!
- [Penny’s Worth's Last Chance](https://yourdressage.org/2023/11/01/pennys-worths-last-chance/) - USDF is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year! In November & December, we are shining the spotlight on riders who have also reached this milestone. Follow along all through November and December for inspiring and heartwarming stories of trials and triumphs, and fabulous photo galleries! Here, a Region 2 rider shares the story of the
- [My Bookends ](https://yourdressage.org/2023/10/31/my-bookends/) - A Region 8 Certified Instructor shares the two Fjords, who have become the bookends of her career and her family.
- [Dressage & CT, January 1979](https://yourdressage.org/2023/10/26/dressage-ct-january-1979/) - We found this really neat update in Dressage & CT, circa January 1979 noting important changes in USDF Awards for 1979.
- [Like Fine Wine - Part One](https://yourdressage.org/2023/11/01/like-fine-wine-part-one/) - USDF is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, so we are spotlighting riders who have also reached this milestone!
- [The Fabled Norwegian Fjord – Part 3](https://yourdressage.org/2023/10/25/the-fabled-norwegian-fjord-part-3/) - The fabled Norwegian Fjord! We are celebrating these horses as our October Breed of the Month on YourDressage!
- [Team 709 of The Century Club](https://yourdressage.org/2023/10/27/team-709-of-the-century-club/) - Region 6 rider, Kristin M. walks us through how purchasing a shy Norwegian Fjord mare changed the trajectory of her equestrian journey.
- [A Family Affair at Regionals](https://yourdressage.org/2023/10/24/a-family-affair-at-regionals/) - Mother and son were thrilled to stand next to each other with reserve championship ribbons at the GAIG/USDF Region 8 Championships awards ceremony.
- [Seen at Regional Championships – Regions 1, 3, 6, and 9](https://yourdressage.org/2023/10/11/seen-at-regional-championships-regions-1-3-6-and-9/) - The 2023 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championships are now complete with Region 1, 3, 6, and 9 taking place the first weekend of October.
- [Brittany Burson Dominates With Five Regional Champion Titles en Route to 2023 US Dressage Finals Presented by Adequan®](https://yourdressage.org/2023/10/13/brittany-burson-dominates-with-five-regional-champion-titles-en-route-to-2023-us-dressage-finals-presented-by-adequan/) - By Alice Collins for Jump Media/USDF The second of three weekends of 2023 Great American Insurance Group(GAIG)/United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Regional Championships, held across a total of nine USDF regions, offered more riders the chance to pick up qualifying berths for the 2023 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan® at the Kentucky Horse Park on November
- [John Mason Leads Charge During Final Week of 2023 GAIG/USDF Regional Championships Action](https://yourdressage.org/2023/10/18/john-mason-leads-charge-during-final-week-of-2023-gaig-usdf-regional-championships-action/) - The third and final weekend of 2023 Great American Insurance Group (GAIG)/United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Regional Championships action wrapped up with a busy schedule of four shows.
- [Mr. Sensible - My COVID Pony](https://yourdressage.org/2023/10/17/mr-sensible-my-covid-pony/) - A lifelong equestrian shares about her “COVID pony”, the dream horse that she got when her job went remote, and what makes Fjord horses such great partners.
- [Former and Defending Champions Book Tickets to 2023 US Dressage Finals Presented by Adequan®](https://yourdressage.org/2023/10/10/former-and-defending-champions-book-tickets-to-2023-us-dressage-finals-presented-by-adequan/) - The first weekend of 2023 Great American Insurance Group (GAIG)/United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Regional Championships, held across a total of nine USDF regions, kicked off with three shows on September 21-24.
- [Herger: The Fantastic Fjord](https://yourdressage.org/2023/10/13/herger-the-fantastic-fjord/) - A Region 2 rider shares the story of the Fjord she met at the Horse Power Healing Center who stole her heart, & whose gentle nature gave her back her love of riding.
- [The Fabled Norwegian Fjord – Part 2](https://yourdressage.org/2023/10/18/the-fabled-norwegian-fjord-part-2/) - The fabled Norwegian Fjord! We are celebrating these horses as our October Breed of the Month on YourDressage!
- [Fiona Baan "Pursuit of Excellence" Memorial Trophy](https://yourdressage.org/2023/10/12/fiona-baan-pursuit-of-excellence-memorial-trophy/) - 2001 Fiona Baan Pursuit of Excellence" Memorial Trophy winner Lesley Eden, who represented Region 3 aboard Picasso. The trophy is presented by Jerry Schwartz.
- [Meet The Norwegian Fjord](https://yourdressage.org/2023/10/09/meet-the-norwegian-fjord/) - Dressage riders who choose registered Norwegian Fjords as their dancing partners are eligible for Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards, as NFHR is a Participating Organization!
- [A Faithful Star for Arianna](https://yourdressage.org/2023/10/11/a-faithful-star-for-arianna/) - An owner recounts the journey with her Norwegian Fjord, who helped a Region 2 professional achieve her USDF Bronze Medal - in only three competitions!
- [Where Has Your Circle Gone?](https://yourdressage.org/2023/10/10/where-has-your-circle-gone/) - By Jennifer Grant: The ubiquitous 20-meter circle is simple, but not easy to execute correctly.
- [Seen at Regional Championships – Regions 4 and 5](https://yourdressage.org/2023/10/05/seen-at-regional-championships-regions-4-and-5/) - 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.
- [Seen at Regional Championships – Regions 2, 7, and 8](https://yourdressage.org/2023/09/27/seen-at-regional-championships-regions-2-7-and-8/) - 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.
- [Meet the L Graduate and Certified Instructor - Jennifer Grant](https://yourdressage.org/2023/10/04/meet-the-l-graduate-and-certified-instructor-jennifer-grant/) - Located in Cincinnati OH, L Graduate and USDF Certified Instructor Jennifer Grant has been involved in dressage for over 20 years!
- [Building the Para-Dressage Pipeline](https://yourdressage.org/2023/10/03/building-the-para-dressage-pipeline/) - By Riley Garrett: Through designated Centers of Excellence, US Equestrian aims to expand the sport, beginning at the grass roots.
- [1999 USDF Breeders Championships Results](https://yourdressage.org/2023/10/05/1999-usdf-breeders-championships-results/) - As the competition season winds down, and the Champion sashes for the final 2023 Breeders Championship Series Final have been awarded, we look back to the 1999 champions of the Southern and Central Series Championships!
- [Look Where You Want To Go](https://yourdressage.org/2023/10/30/look-where-you-want-to-go/) - In this clip, David Hunt coaches a demonstration rider through the half pass, reminding her to begin the half pass with two steps of shoulder-in, and to ride the movement while looking where she wants to go and thinking of the trot.
- [Work Must Not Be Punishment](https://yourdressage.org/2023/10/23/work-must-not-be-punishment/) - In this clip, David Hunt discusses the importance of keeping the horse happy in his work as he learns increasingly difficult movements, and that the work must not be a punishment.
- [Bend Versus Flexion](https://yourdressage.org/2023/09/11/bend-versus-flexion/) - Henk van Bergen discusses the relationship between bend and flexion, and the importance of knowing the difference between the two terms.
- [Analyze Each Transition](https://yourdressage.org/2023/09/18/analyze-each-transition/) - In this clip, David Hunt discusses the importance of analyzing whether you are satisfied with each transition, and gives a mental checklist of things to ensure your transitions are as they should be.
- [Better Is The Enemy of Good](https://yourdressage.org/2023/09/25/better-is-the-enemy-of-good/) - In this clip, Henk van Bergen discusses why "better is the enemy of good".
- [Leg-Yield to Help Tempo](https://yourdressage.org/2023/10/09/leg-yield-to-help-tempo/) - In this clip, David Hunt discusses the use of leg-yield to maintain tempo, and prevent the horse from running away from the aids.
- [How You Finish an Exercise](https://yourdressage.org/2023/10/16/how-you-finish-an-exercise/) - In this clip, Henk van Bergen reminds riders that an exercise can be split into three parts - preparation for the exercise, the exercise itself, and how you finish the exercise. Riders must remember that how you finish the exercise is still a part of the exercise.
- [A Good Example of Stretch](https://yourdressage.org/2023/10/02/a-good-example-of-stretch/) - In this clip, Henk van Bergen notes what should be happening when the rider asks for the stretching trot.
- [The Fabled Norwegian Fjord - Part 1](https://yourdressage.org/2023/10/02/the-fabled-norwegian-fjord-part-1/) - The fabled Norwegian Fjord! Riders who compete with a Norwegian Fjord are eligible for the Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards program
- [Dancing is Universal](https://yourdressage.org/2023/10/06/dancing-is-universal/) - The development of the WDAA has given western horses a place to showcase dressage skills, by combining western traditions with classical dressage.
- [It Takes Two to Tango](https://yourdressage.org/2023/09/29/it-takes-two-to-tango/) - Trainer and Equestrian Canada Licensed Coach, Faye M. shares about a Gypsy Vanner gelding discovering his affinity for dressage.
- [Dreams Out Of Darkness - Reflections On A Fairytale Evening](https://yourdressage.org/2023/09/27/dreams-out-of-darkness-reflections-on-a-fairytale-evening/) - Para equestrian Holly Lovejoy shares about modeling in a photo shoot with a Gypsy Horse, a magical encounter that helped remind her of the more enchanting parts of life.
- [Climbing the Pyramid](https://yourdressage.org/2023/09/26/climbing-the-pyramid/) - An owner in Region 3 shares about starting a young Gypsy Vanner into a dressage career, & how the Pyramid of Training is the key to unlocking success.
- [George Williams Accepts 1991 All-Breeds Award](https://yourdressage.org/2023/09/28/george-williams-accepts-1991-all-breeds-award/) - USDF President George Williams accepts the second place Prix St. Georges award for the 1991 All-Breeds Awards on behalf of The Temple Lipizzans' Conversano II Belvedera (Conversano II Andora x Belvedera).
- [1995 Regional Championships](https://yourdressage.org/2023/09/21/1995-regional-championships/) - As we kick off the 2023 Great American/USDF Regional Championships today, we went way back in our archives for this find!
- [Understanding Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards](https://yourdressage.org/2023/09/15/understanding-adequan-usdf-all-breeds-awards/) - Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards are just another way USDF recognizes your success in the competition ring! Once declared with USDF, participants need to verify their eligibility with their Participating Organization, and this short tutorial will show you how!
- [Understanding the USDF Governance Structure and Elections in 2023](https://yourdressage.org/2023/09/18/understanding-the-usdf-governance-structure-and-elections-in-2023/) - Learn about the USDF Governance structure and upcoming elections in 2023
- [The Emperor](https://yourdressage.org/2023/09/13/the-emperor/) - Three horses were braided and waiting for us in the crossties. All three were white. Goodness gracious! I specifically didn’t want a white horse!
- [Chilly Joy](https://yourdressage.org/2023/12/01/chilly-joy/) - Photo submitted by Teresa Laudenbach
- [Just Moseyin' Along](https://yourdressage.org/2023/11/17/just-moseyin-along/) - Photo by Liesl Jensen, entry in the 2023 USDF Art Contest
- [Treasure At The End](https://yourdressage.org/2023/11/24/treasure-at-the-end/) - Photo submitted by Lara Rahman. Photo by Shelley Paulson Photography
- [Rain Dance](https://yourdressage.org/2023/10/20/rain-dance/) - Photo submitted by Stephanie Powers. Photo by Morgan Chapman Media
- [Long Hour](https://yourdressage.org/2023/10/27/long-hour/) - Photo submitted by Carrie Stewart
- [Spa Day](https://yourdressage.org/2023/09/29/spa-day/) - Photo submitted by Kasey Mix
- [Exit To Fall](https://yourdressage.org/2023/10/06/exit-to-fall/) - Photo by Lisa Michelle Dean Photography, entry for the 2023 USDF Art Contest
- [In The Spotlight](https://yourdressage.org/2023/09/22/in-the-spotlight/) - Photo submitted by Faith Lutomski
- [Go Pony To Show Pony](https://yourdressage.org/2023/10/13/go-pony-to-show-pony/) - Photo submitted by Kelly Sulik. USDF wishes all competitors in the 2023 Retired Racehorse Project good luck and congratulations!
- [Rainbow Dance](https://yourdressage.org/2023/09/15/rainbow-dance/) - Photo submitted by Sharmane Kuhlmey, featuring PRE Stallion Feliz du Carel. Photo by Blesk Photography
- [Capturing My Heart](https://yourdressage.org/2023/09/15/capturing-my-heart/) - 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.
- [A Lifelong Journey](https://yourdressage.org/2023/09/19/a-lifelong-journey/) - By Heidi Terezakis: I lost around 100lbs on my own, & then a little more, but I was never able to get down past 190lbs or a size 12, no matter how hard I tried.
- [Create Your Wall-of-Fame with USDF Breed Awards](https://yourdressage.org/2023/09/12/create-your-wall-of-fame-with-usdf-breed-awards/) - By Suzanne Krauss: USDF has many awards for different breeds of horses through the Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards Program. I am goal driven, & I like awards.
- [Gorgeous Gypsy Horses – Part 2](https://yourdressage.org/2023/09/13/gorgeous-gypsy-horses-part-2/) - We are celebrating Gypsy Vanners as our September Breed of the Month! Follow along all month as we share photos and stories of these gorgeous, feathery friends!
- [Kyra Kyrklund at the 1998 USDF National Symposium](https://yourdressage.org/2023/09/14/kyra-kyrklund-at-the-1998-usdf-national-symposium/) - Kyra Kyrklund instructs a rider on the topic of rider position in this photo from the 1998 USDF National Symposium! Photographer unknown.
- [Who Knew?](https://yourdressage.org/2022/06/01/who-knew/) - By Suzanne Roantree Krauss Today, I got a really fun envelope from USDF! It was stuffed with Rider Performance Certificates with my name on each one. Three certificates and patches saying I had achieved scores of 60+ at Training, First Level, and Second Level! Who knew? A few weeks ago, a fellow rider told me
- [Secrets of the USDF Training Manual](https://yourdressage.org/2022/09/06/secrets-of-the-usdf-training-manual/) - By Suzanne Krauss If the truth ever comes out to my husband of just how much money we have spent on horseback riding lessons, I think this emoji says it all: 😅 I’ve been told “it’s all just part of the journey, let it go!” But still, I try to justify the money spent all
- [Adventures in Qualifying](https://yourdressage.org/2022/12/20/adventures-in-qualifying/) - By Suzanne Krauss The first time I heard about the Great American/USDF Regional Dressage Championships was when a barn mate, Dianne, and her older mare “qualified” in Region 8. She rode Second Level at the time. I held the championship in high esteem, and was so impressed that someone I knew “made it”. The goal
- [The Ups and Downs of a Beginning Rider](https://yourdressage.org/2023/09/08/the-ups-and-downs-of-a-beginning-rider/) - Julio is a very skilled rider but, more importantly, he is an exceptional trainer, teaching me many new and useful tips for our riding approach. By Hayden Kane.
- [White Knight](https://yourdressage.org/2023/09/07/white-knight/) - Our partnership has grown stronger with each passing day. Candyman has become the horse I can rely on for a fantastic ride.
- [Prepare for the Worst](https://yourdressage.org/2023/09/06/prepare-for-the-worst/) - Of course you hope for the best—but when severe weather threatens, you’d better have a plan in place. By Judy Nauseef.
- [Gorgeous Gypsy Horses - Part 1](https://yourdressage.org/2023/09/06/gorgeous-gypsy-horses-part-1/) - We are celebrating Gypsy Vanners as our September Breed of the Month! Follow along all month as we share photos and stories of these gorgeous, feathery friends!
- [Meet the Gypsy Vanner](https://yourdressage.org/2023/09/05/meet-the-gypsy-vanner/) - The gorgeous Gypsy Horse! We are celebrating them as our September Breed of the Month on YourDressage!
- [Kastel’s Nintendo and Que RH receive Stallion Licensing through Westfalen Verband](https://yourdressage.org/2023/09/01/kastels-nintendo-and-que-rh-receive-stallion-licensing-through-westfalen-verband/) - Two dressage stallions were licensed for breeding at the Westfalen Verband Keuring, held at Hickory Manor in Paris, Kentucky on July 26th.
- [The Dream Comes True](https://yourdressage.org/2023/08/31/the-dream-comes-true-2/) - This article is from the February 2014 issue of USDF Connection; After years of wishing and planning, the US Dressage Finals become a reality.
- [Believe In Yourself and Keep Trying](https://yourdressage.org/2023/08/24/believe-in-yourself-and-keep-trying/) - By Harper K.: When I first stepped into the arena, I was filled with anticipation. What would it be like to ride with such an accomplished trainer?
- [A Look Back: Young Riders Compete for Medals in Olympic Caliber Event](https://yourdressage.org/2023/08/24/a-look-back-young-riders-compete-for-medals-in-olympic-caliber-event/) - In honor of the 2023 edition of the North American Youth Dressage Championships last week, we found this historical gem in the October 1999 issue!
- [Wonderful Westfalens – Part 4](https://yourdressage.org/2023/08/30/wonderful-westfalens-part-4/) - Did you know dressage riders who choose Westfalens as their mounts are eligible for special awards through the Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards program, as Westfalen Verband NA is a participating organization?
- [Southern Hospitality Makes US Dressage Finals A Must-Attend Event](https://yourdressage.org/2023/08/28/southern-hospitality-makes-us-dressage-finals-a-must-attend-event/) - By Ross Creech: Since its inception in 2013, the US Dressage Finals has become one of the hottest tickets for dressage riders & enthusiasts in this country.
- [Going for Gold: The Road to Grand Prix](https://yourdressage.org/2023/08/29/going-for-gold-the-road-to-grand-prix/) - By Jody Swimmer: My George would do anything for me. We did it and he does not ever have to do another pirouette again. I would do anything for him.
- [Yo Soy Boricua](https://yourdressage.org/2023/08/25/yo-soy-boricua/) - I come from a place where we show our love through food, our passion through dance, and our connections to others through loud laughter and death defying hugs.
- [The Future Champions Competition](https://yourdressage.org/2023/08/31/the-future-champions-competition/) - By George Williams, USDF President; This story is sponsored by Sidelines Magazine.
- [Where Are They Now - Sam Madden](https://yourdressage.org/2023/03/16/where-are-they-now-sam-madden/) - Blind Equestrian Wins Prestigious Screenplay Award - Rodeo Queen Rides and Writes in the Dark In July 2021, as part of our celebration of Arabians as our Breed of the Month, we introduced our readers to Sam Madden through the story Pixel Perfect. Sam, a Region 5 rider, is a blind para-equestrian, who shared the
- [Serene](https://yourdressage.org/2023/08/25/serene/) - Jocelyn and Nashville BR owned by Annette Spinetti-Duncan. Photo taken by Terri Miller.
- [Wonderful Westfalens – Part 3](https://yourdressage.org/2023/08/23/wonderful-westfalens-part-3/) - Did you know dressage riders who choose Westfalens as their mounts are eligible for awards through the Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards program, as Westfalen Verband NA is a participating organization?
- [From the Judge’s Booth with Janet Foy: Very Collected Canter](https://yourdressage.org/2023/09/04/from-the-judges-booth-with-janet-foy-very-collected-canter/) - FEI L4/5* judge Janet Foy discusses the very collected canter between quarterlines and what the judge's are looking for as this movement is executed.
- [From the Judge’s Booth with Janet Foy: Release of Reins](https://yourdressage.org/2023/08/28/from-the-judges-booth-with-janet-foy-release-of-reins/) - FEI L4/5* judge Janet Foy discusses the release of reins in canter. This movement is to demonstrate the horse's self-carriage.
- [My Funny Valentine](https://yourdressage.org/2023/08/22/my-funny-valentine/) - By Suzanne Galdun: a coach shares about falling in love with a Westfalen unexpectedly, while teaching a biomechanics clinic in Indiana.

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- [Vintage Cup](https://yourdressage.org/tag/vintage-cup/)
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- [Anne Gribbons](https://yourdressage.org/tag/anne-gribbons/)
- [Pyramid of Training](https://yourdressage.org/tag/pyramid-of-training/)
- [Photo of the Week](https://yourdressage.org/tag/photo-of-the-week/)
- [Art Contest](https://yourdressage.org/tag/art-contest/)
- [Conformation](https://yourdressage.org/tag/conformation/)
- [DSHB](https://yourdressage.org/tag/dshb/)
- [Dressage Sport Horse Breeders](https://yourdressage.org/tag/dressage-sport-horse-breeders/)
- [USDF Education Session](https://yourdressage.org/tag/usdf-education-session/)
- [Video Training](https://yourdressage.org/tag/video-training/)
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- [Dressage Technology](https://yourdressage.org/tag/dressage-technology/)
- [Exercise](https://yourdressage.org/tag/exercise/)
- [Postpartum](https://yourdressage.org/tag/postpartum/)
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- [Academics](https://yourdressage.org/tag/academics/)
- [Young Riders](https://yourdressage.org/tag/young-riders/)
- [School](https://yourdressage.org/tag/school/)
- [Showing](https://yourdressage.org/tag/showing/)
- [Horse of a Lifetime](https://yourdressage.org/tag/horse-of-a-lifetime/)
- [GAIG](https://yourdressage.org/tag/gaig/)
- [International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association](https://yourdressage.org/tag/international-andalusian-and-lusitano-horse-association/)
- [Pest Control](https://yourdressage.org/tag/pest-control/)
- [Flies](https://yourdressage.org/tag/flies/)
- [Manure](https://yourdressage.org/tag/manure/)
- [International](https://yourdressage.org/tag/international/)
- [Panel Judging](https://yourdressage.org/tag/panel-judging/)
- [Axel Steiner](https://yourdressage.org/tag/axel-steiner/)
- [Makeup](https://yourdressage.org/tag/make-up/)
- [Contracts](https://yourdressage.org/tag/contracts/)
- [Boarding](https://yourdressage.org/tag/boarding/)
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- [Keuring](https://yourdressage.org/tag/keuring/)
- [Sport Horse Inspection](https://yourdressage.org/tag/sport-horse-inspection/)
- [Breed Inspection](https://yourdressage.org/tag/breed-inspection/)
- [Warmblood](https://yourdressage.org/tag/warmblood/)
- [Sport Horse Breeding](https://yourdressage.org/tag/sport-horse-breeding/)
- [Breed Registry](https://yourdressage.org/tag/breed-registry/)
- [Posture](https://yourdressage.org/tag/posture/)
- [Riding Position](https://yourdressage.org/tag/riding-position/)
- [Rider Health](https://yourdressage.org/tag/rider-health/)
- [Balance](https://yourdressage.org/tag/balance/)
- [Test](https://yourdressage.org/tag/test/)
- [Estate Plans](https://yourdressage.org/tag/estate-plans/)
- [Horse Ownership](https://yourdressage.org/tag/horse-ownership/)
- [Horse Training](https://yourdressage.org/tag/horse-training/)
- [Jec Aristotle Ballou](https://yourdressage.org/tag/jec-aristotle-ballou/)
- [Safety](https://yourdressage.org/tag/safety/)
- [Pregnant](https://yourdressage.org/tag/pregnant/)
- [Bits](https://yourdressage.org/tag/bits/)
- [Snaffle](https://yourdressage.org/tag/snaffle/)
- [Bit Fitting](https://yourdressage.org/tag/bit-fitting/)
- [USEF Rules](https://yourdressage.org/tag/usef-rules/)
- [Lusitano](https://yourdressage.org/tag/lusitano/)
- [Senior Horse](https://yourdressage.org/tag/senior-horse/)
- [Lead](https://yourdressage.org/tag/lead/)
- [Canter](https://yourdressage.org/tag/canter/)
- [Tack](https://yourdressage.org/tag/tack/)
- [Anatomy](https://yourdressage.org/tag/anatomy/)
- [Neck](https://yourdressage.org/tag/neck/)
- [Vertebrae](https://yourdressage.org/tag/vertebrae/)
- [Topline](https://yourdressage.org/tag/topline/)
- [Cresty](https://yourdressage.org/tag/cresty/)
- [Volunteer Recruitment](https://yourdressage.org/tag/volunteer-recruitment/)
- [Volunteers](https://yourdressage.org/tag/volunteers/)
- [Horse People](https://yourdressage.org/tag/horse-people/)
- [Symposium](https://yourdressage.org/tag/symposium/)
- [USDF History](https://yourdressage.org/tag/usdf-history/)
- [About USDF](https://yourdressage.org/tag/about-usdf/)
- [Dressage Schoolmaster](https://yourdressage.org/tag/dressage-schoolmaster/)
- [Instructor](https://yourdressage.org/tag/instructor/)
- [Trainer](https://yourdressage.org/tag/trainer/)
- [Horse Purchasing](https://yourdressage.org/tag/horse-purchasing/)
- [Combined Driving](https://yourdressage.org/tag/combined-driving/)
- [Welsh Cob](https://yourdressage.org/tag/welsh-cob/)
- [USDF Gold Medal](https://yourdressage.org/tag/usdf-gold-medal/)
- [Senior Riders](https://yourdressage.org/tag/senior-riders/)
- [Gold Medalist](https://yourdressage.org/tag/gold-medalist/)
- [Rita Dunn](https://yourdressage.org/tag/rita-dunn/)
- [Feeding](https://yourdressage.org/tag/feeding/)
- [Dressage Tests](https://yourdressage.org/tag/dressage-tests/)
- [USDF Tests](https://yourdressage.org/tag/usdf-tests/)
- [Volunteer of the Year](https://yourdressage.org/tag/volunteer-of-the-year/)
- [EPM](https://yourdressage.org/tag/epm/)
- [L Graduate](https://yourdressage.org/tag/l-graduate/)
- [Achievement](https://yourdressage.org/tag/achievement/)
- [Self Carriage](https://yourdressage.org/tag/self-carriage/)
- [Collection](https://yourdressage.org/tag/collection/)
- [Uphill](https://yourdressage.org/tag/uphill/)
- [Nick Of Time](https://yourdressage.org/tag/nick-of-time/)
- [Shoulder In](https://yourdressage.org/tag/shoulder-in/)
- [Haunches In](https://yourdressage.org/tag/haunches-in/)
- [Good Walk](https://yourdressage.org/tag/good-walk/)
- [Scribe](https://yourdressage.org/tag/scribe/)
- [Saddle Fitting](https://yourdressage.org/tag/saddle-fitting/)
- [Ticks](https://yourdressage.org/tag/ticks/)
- [Pasture](https://yourdressage.org/tag/pasture/)
- [Professional](https://yourdressage.org/tag/professional/)
- [Nutrition](https://yourdressage.org/tag/nutrition/)
- [Sponsors](https://yourdressage.org/tag/sponsors/)
- [Circles](https://yourdressage.org/tag/circles/)
- [American Quarter Horse](https://yourdressage.org/tag/american-quarter-horse/)
- [Reining](https://yourdressage.org/tag/reining/)
- [Desensitization](https://yourdressage.org/tag/desensitization/)
- [Carriage](https://yourdressage.org/tag/carriage/)
- [Frame](https://yourdressage.org/tag/frame/)
- [Dressage Basics](https://yourdressage.org/tag/dressage-basics/)
- [Footing](https://yourdressage.org/tag/footing/)
- [Retirement](https://yourdressage.org/tag/retirement/)
- [Shoulder Fore](https://yourdressage.org/tag/shoulder-fore/)
- [Tip Tuesday](https://yourdressage.org/tag/tip-tuesday/)
- [Arena Maintenance](https://yourdressage.org/tag/arena-maintenance/)
- [Indoor Arena](https://yourdressage.org/tag/indoor-arena/)
- [Harrow](https://yourdressage.org/tag/harrow/)
- [Dragging](https://yourdressage.org/tag/dragging/)
- [Saddle Pad](https://yourdressage.org/tag/saddle-pad/)
- [Half Pad](https://yourdressage.org/tag/half-pad/)
- [Shim](https://yourdressage.org/tag/shim/)
- [Padding](https://yourdressage.org/tag/padding/)
- [Q&A](https://yourdressage.org/tag/qa/)
- [Trailering](https://yourdressage.org/tag/trailering/)
- [Hauling](https://yourdressage.org/tag/hauling/)
- [Transportation](https://yourdressage.org/tag/transportation/)
- [Lizard Brain](https://yourdressage.org/tag/lizard-brain/)
- [Horse Show](https://yourdressage.org/tag/horse-show/)
- [Overcoming Fear](https://yourdressage.org/tag/overcoming-fear/)
- [Second Level](https://yourdressage.org/tag/second-level/)
- [Engagement](https://yourdressage.org/tag/engagement/)
- [Essence](https://yourdressage.org/tag/essence/)
- [Movements](https://yourdressage.org/tag/movements/)
- [Sport Horse Development Forum](https://yourdressage.org/tag/sport-horse-development-forum/)
- [USDF Sport Horse Development Forum](https://yourdressage.org/tag/usdf-sport-horse-development-forum/)
- [Fun Facts](https://yourdressage.org/tag/fun-facts/)
- [Five Things](https://yourdressage.org/tag/five-things/)
- [Dressage Breeds](https://yourdressage.org/tag/dressage-breeds/)
- [Rocher](https://yourdressage.org/tag/rocher/)
- [Walk](https://yourdressage.org/tag/walk/)
- [Gaits](https://yourdressage.org/tag/gaits/)
- [GMO Resources](https://yourdressage.org/tag/gmo-resources/)
- [Conditioning](https://yourdressage.org/tag/conditioning/)
- [Rider Aids](https://yourdressage.org/tag/rider-aids/)
- [Independent Seat](https://yourdressage.org/tag/independent-seat/)
- [Jog](https://yourdressage.org/tag/jog/)
- [Soundness](https://yourdressage.org/tag/soundness/)
- [GMO Education Initiative](https://yourdressage.org/tag/gmo-education-initiative/)
- [Halt](https://yourdressage.org/tag/halt/)
- [Transitions](https://yourdressage.org/tag/transitions/)
- [American Mustang and Burro Association](https://yourdressage.org/tag/american-mustang-and-burro-association/)
- [TBT](https://yourdressage.org/tag/tbt/)
- [Pas de Deux](https://yourdressage.org/tag/pas-de-deux/)
- [Musical Freestyle](https://yourdressage.org/tag/musical-freestyle/)
- [PDD](https://yourdressage.org/tag/pdd/)
- [Rider Position](https://yourdressage.org/tag/rider-position/)
- [Stretch Circles](https://yourdressage.org/tag/stretch-circles/)
- [Dutch Warmblood](https://yourdressage.org/tag/dutch-warmblood/)
- [Mare](https://yourdressage.org/tag/mare/)
- [Foaling](https://yourdressage.org/tag/foaling/)
- [Sleep](https://yourdressage.org/tag/sleep/)
- [Wither Scratching](https://yourdressage.org/tag/wither-scratching/)
- [Schooling Exercises](https://yourdressage.org/tag/schooling-exercises/)
- [Adjustability](https://yourdressage.org/tag/adjustability/)
- [Awards](https://yourdressage.org/tag/awards/)
- [USDF Staff](https://yourdressage.org/tag/usdf-staff/)
- [Marketing](https://yourdressage.org/tag/marketing/)
- [Featured Video](https://yourdressage.org/tag/featured-video/)
- [Young Horse](https://yourdressage.org/tag/young-horse/)
- [Warm Up](https://yourdressage.org/tag/warm-up/)
- [Scott Hassler](https://yourdressage.org/tag/scott-hassler/)
- [True Tails](https://yourdressage.org/tag/true-tails/)
- [Yukins](https://yourdressage.org/tag/yukins/)
- [Wisconsin](https://yourdressage.org/tag/wisconsin/)
- [Elizabeth Searle](https://yourdressage.org/tag/elizabeth-searle/)
- [Spring Cleaning](https://yourdressage.org/tag/spring-cleaning/)
- [Barn Maintenance](https://yourdressage.org/tag/barn-maintenance/)
- [Stable Management](https://yourdressage.org/tag/stable-management/)
- [Cleaning](https://yourdressage.org/tag/cleaning/)
- [Poll Results](https://yourdressage.org/tag/poll-results/)
- [Weekly Poll](https://yourdressage.org/tag/weekly-poll/)
- [Education Events](https://yourdressage.org/tag/education-events/)
- [USDF University](https://yourdressage.org/tag/usdf-university/)
- [Piaffe](https://yourdressage.org/tag/piaffe/)
- [Stephen Clarke](https://yourdressage.org/tag/stephen-clarke/)
- [Pirouette](https://yourdressage.org/tag/pirouette/)
- [Advice](https://yourdressage.org/tag/advice/)
- [Training Advice](https://yourdressage.org/tag/training-advice/)
- [Horse Management](https://yourdressage.org/tag/horse-management/)
- [American Dressage Legends](https://yourdressage.org/tag/american-dressage-legends/)
- [Hans Moeller](https://yourdressage.org/tag/hans-moeller/)
- [Contact](https://yourdressage.org/tag/contact/)
- [Dressage Training](https://yourdressage.org/tag/dressage-training/)
- [Soft Leg](https://yourdressage.org/tag/soft-leg/)
- [Half Pass](https://yourdressage.org/tag/half-pass/)
- [Debbie McDonald](https://yourdressage.org/tag/debbie-mcdonald/)
- [Dressage Talk](https://yourdressage.org/tag/dressage-talk/)
- [Olympian](https://yourdressage.org/tag/olympian/)
- [Grooming](https://yourdressage.org/tag/grooming/)
- [Life Hacks](https://yourdressage.org/tag/life-hacks/)
- [Lendon Gray](https://yourdressage.org/tag/lendon-gray/)
- [Joint Health](https://yourdressage.org/tag/joint-health/)
- [Veterinary](https://yourdressage.org/tag/veterinary/)
- [Trusts](https://yourdressage.org/tag/trusts/)
- [Ownership Transfers](https://yourdressage.org/tag/ownership-transfers/)
- [The Girl on the Dancing Horse](https://yourdressage.org/tag/the-girl-on-the-dancing-horse/)
- [Valegro](https://yourdressage.org/tag/valegro/)
- [Champion](https://yourdressage.org/tag/champion/)
- [Memoir](https://yourdressage.org/tag/memoir/)
- [Motivation](https://yourdressage.org/tag/motivation/)
- [Riding](https://yourdressage.org/tag/riding/)
- [Performance](https://yourdressage.org/tag/performance/)
- [FEI](https://yourdressage.org/tag/fei/)
- [Anniversary](https://yourdressage.org/tag/anniversary/)
- [Timeline](https://yourdressage.org/tag/timeline/)
- [Founded](https://yourdressage.org/tag/founded/)
- [Beginnings](https://yourdressage.org/tag/beginnings/)
- [Film Director](https://yourdressage.org/tag/film-director/)
- [PSG](https://yourdressage.org/tag/psg/)
- [Elma Garcia-Cannavino](https://yourdressage.org/tag/elma-garcia-cannavino/)
- [Michael Bragdell](https://yourdressage.org/tag/michael-bragdell/)
- [Willy Arts](https://yourdressage.org/tag/willy-arts/)
- [Flying Changes](https://yourdressage.org/tag/flying-changes/)
- [Johann Hinnemann](https://yourdressage.org/tag/johann-hinnemann/)
- [Get Involved](https://yourdressage.org/tag/get-involved/)
- [Historical Recognition Committee](https://yourdressage.org/tag/historical-recognition-committee/)
- [Stud Farm](https://yourdressage.org/tag/stud-farm/)
- [South West Dressage Club](https://yourdressage.org/tag/south-west-dressage-club/)
- [Dressage Seat Medal](https://yourdressage.org/tag/dressage-seat-medal/)
- [Year End Awards](https://yourdressage.org/tag/year-end-awards/)
- [Aloha State Dressage Society](https://yourdressage.org/tag/aloha-state-dressage-society/)
- [Youth Outreach Clinic](https://yourdressage.org/tag/youth-outreach-clinic/)
- [Shining Star Award](https://yourdressage.org/tag/shining-star-award/)
- [New Horse](https://yourdressage.org/tag/new-horse/)
- [Equestrians Institute](https://yourdressage.org/tag/equestrians-institute/)
- [The Dressage Company](https://yourdressage.org/tag/the-dressage-company/)
- [Alpha Dressage Association](https://yourdressage.org/tag/alpha-dressage-association/)
- [Central Plains Dressage Society](https://yourdressage.org/tag/central-plains-dressage-society/)
- [New Dressage Association](https://yourdressage.org/tag/new-dressage-association/)
- [Delaware Valley Combined Training Association](https://yourdressage.org/tag/delaware-valley-combined-training-association/)
- [Connecticut Dressage Association](https://yourdressage.org/tag/connecticut-dressage-association/)
- [Cayuga Dressage & Combined Training](https://yourdressage.org/tag/cayuga-dressage-combined-training/)
- [Kansas City Dressage Society](https://yourdressage.org/tag/kansas-city-dressage-society/)
- [Classical Attraction Dressage Society](https://yourdressage.org/tag/classical-attraction-dressage-society/)
- [Indiana Dressage Society](https://yourdressage.org/tag/indiana-dressage-society/)
- [State of Maine Dressage Association](https://yourdressage.org/tag/state-of-maine-dressage-association/)
- [Striving Toward Riding Improvement and Dressage Education Dressage Club](https://yourdressage.org/tag/striving-toward-riding-improvement-and-dressage-education-dressage-club/)
- [STRIDE](https://yourdressage.org/tag/stride/)
- [Bozeman Dressage and Combined Training Club](https://yourdressage.org/tag/bozeman-dressage-and-combined-training-club/)
- [Maryland Dressage Association](https://yourdressage.org/tag/maryland-dressage-association/)
- [Fort Worth Dressage Club](https://yourdressage.org/tag/fort-worth-dressage-club/)
- [Central Florida Dressage](https://yourdressage.org/tag/central-florida-dressage/)
- [New England Dressage Association](https://yourdressage.org/tag/new-england-dressage-association/)
- [Lehigh Valley Dressage Association](https://yourdressage.org/tag/lehigh-valley-dressage-association/)
- [Buying A Horse](https://yourdressage.org/tag/buying-a-horse/)
- [All Breeds](https://yourdressage.org/tag/all-breeds/)
- [Breeds](https://yourdressage.org/tag/breeds/)
- [SafeSport](https://yourdressage.org/tag/safesport/)
- [USEF](https://yourdressage.org/tag/usef/)
- [Judith Noone](https://yourdressage.org/tag/judith-noone/)
- [Spring](https://yourdressage.org/tag/spring/)
- [Peter Lert](https://yourdressage.org/tag/peter-lert/)
- [USDf Lifetime Achievement Award](https://yourdressage.org/tag/usdf-lifetime-achievement-award/)
- [Back Soreness](https://yourdressage.org/tag/back-soreness/)
- [Rules](https://yourdressage.org/tag/rules/)
- [A to X](https://yourdressage.org/tag/a-to-x/)
- [Membership](https://yourdressage.org/tag/membership/)
- [Preparing to Show](https://yourdressage.org/tag/preparing-to-show/)
- [Other Disciplines](https://yourdressage.org/tag/other-disciplines/)
- [Online Education](https://yourdressage.org/tag/online-education/)
- [Edgar Hotz](https://yourdressage.org/tag/edgar-hotz/)
- [IEA Dressage Finals](https://yourdressage.org/tag/iea-dressage-finals/)
- [USDF Archive](https://yourdressage.org/tag/usdf-archive/)
- [Interscholastic Equestrian Association](https://yourdressage.org/tag/interscholastic-equestrian-association/)
- [IEA](https://yourdressage.org/tag/iea/)
- [Competition Goals](https://yourdressage.org/tag/competition-goals/)
- [Haflinger](https://yourdressage.org/tag/haflinger/)
- [Norwegian Fjord Horse](https://yourdressage.org/tag/norwegian-fjord-horse/)
- [New Forest Pony](https://yourdressage.org/tag/new-forest-pony/)
- [Sport Pony](https://yourdressage.org/tag/sport-pony/)
- [GMO Award Winner](https://yourdressage.org/tag/gmo-award-winner/)
- [Choosing A Horse](https://yourdressage.org/tag/choosing-a-horse/)
- [Lowell Boomer](https://yourdressage.org/tag/lowell-boomer/)
- [Riding Apparel](https://yourdressage.org/tag/riding-apparel/)
- [USEF Young Horse](https://yourdressage.org/tag/usef-young-horse/)
- [Markel/USEF Young Horse](https://yourdressage.org/tag/markel-usef-young-horse/)
- [USDF Sport Horse Education](https://yourdressage.org/tag/usdf-sport-horse-education/)
- [US Dressage Festival of Champions](https://yourdressage.org/tag/us-dressage-festival-of-champions/)
- [Emily Miles](https://yourdressage.org/tag/emily-miles/)
- [Craig Stanley](https://yourdressage.org/tag/craig-stanley/)
- [Pinto](https://yourdressage.org/tag/pinto/)
- [Friesian](https://yourdressage.org/tag/friesian/)
- [Adiah HP](https://yourdressage.org/tag/adiah-hp/)
- [Byzy After Hours](https://yourdressage.org/tag/byzy-after-hours/)
- [American Morgan Horse Association](https://yourdressage.org/tag/american-morgan-horse-association/)
- [Adequan/USDF All-Breeds Awards](https://yourdressage.org/tag/adequan-usdf-all-breeds-awards/)
- [USDF Rider Medal](https://yourdressage.org/tag/usdf-rider-medal/)
- [USDF Certified Instructor](https://yourdressage.org/tag/usdf-certified-instructor/)
- [USDF L Program Graduate](https://yourdressage.org/tag/usdf-l-program-graduate/)
- [Equine Personality](https://yourdressage.org/tag/equine-personality/)
- [Central States Dressage and Eventing](https://yourdressage.org/tag/central-states-dressage-and-eventing/)
- [Temperament](https://yourdressage.org/tag/temperament/)
- [Age](https://yourdressage.org/tag/age/)
- [Discipline](https://yourdressage.org/tag/discipline/)
- [Pedigree](https://yourdressage.org/tag/pedigree/)
- [Venues](https://yourdressage.org/tag/venues/)
- [Regional Championships](https://yourdressage.org/tag/regional-championships/)
- [Senator Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center](https://yourdressage.org/tag/senator-bob-martin-eastern-agricultural-center/)
- [Waterloo Hunt Club](https://yourdressage.org/tag/waterloo-hunt-club/)
- [Georgia International Horse Park](https://yourdressage.org/tag/georgia-international-horse-park/)
- [Maffitt Lake Equestrian Center LLC](https://yourdressage.org/tag/maffitt-lake-equestrian-center-llc/)
- [Colorado Horse Park](https://yourdressage.org/tag/colorado-horse-park/)
- [Devonwood Equestrian Center](https://yourdressage.org/tag/devonwood-equestrian-center/)
- [Murieta Equestrian Center](https://yourdressage.org/tag/murieta-equestrian-center/)
- [HITS on the Hudson](https://yourdressage.org/tag/hits-on-the-hudson/)
- [Great Southwest Equestrian Center](https://yourdressage.org/tag/great-southwest-equestrian-center/)
- [LIDA](https://yourdressage.org/tag/lida/)
- [Region 8](https://yourdressage.org/tag/region-8/)
- [Limited Resources](https://yourdressage.org/tag/limited-resources/)
- [Schooling Show](https://yourdressage.org/tag/schooling-show/)
- [Recognized Show](https://yourdressage.org/tag/recognized-show/)
- [Throwback Thursday](https://yourdressage.org/tag/throwback-thursday/)
- [Dressage Success](https://yourdressage.org/tag/dressage-success/)
- [Heritage Dressage Association](https://yourdressage.org/tag/heritage-dressage-association/)
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- [Adequan/USDF National Symposium](https://yourdressage.org/tag/adequan-usdf-national-symposium/)
- [Early Training](https://yourdressage.org/tag/early-training/)
- [Riding Without Stirrups](https://yourdressage.org/tag/riding-without-stirrups/)
- [Lower Levels with Olympians](https://yourdressage.org/tag/lower-levels-with-olympians/)
- [USDF National Symposium](https://yourdressage.org/tag/usdf-national-symposium/)
- [Triangle](https://yourdressage.org/tag/triangle/)
- [Lisa Gorretta](https://yourdressage.org/tag/lisa-gorretta/)
- [USDF Officers](https://yourdressage.org/tag/usdf-officers/)
- [Great Lakes Regional Schooling Show Championships](https://yourdressage.org/tag/great-lakes-regional-schooling-show-championships/)
- [USDF Handler Clinic](https://yourdressage.org/tag/usdf-handler-clinic/)
- [Sport Horse Committee](https://yourdressage.org/tag/sport-horse-committee/)
- [Sara Vanecek](https://yourdressage.org/tag/sara-vanecek/)
- [Kristi Wysocki](https://yourdressage.org/tag/kristi-wysocki/)
- [Bill McMullin](https://yourdressage.org/tag/bill-mcmullin/)
- [Rocky Mountain Dressage Society](https://yourdressage.org/tag/rocky-mountain-dressage-society/)
- [Georgia Dressage and Combined Training](https://yourdressage.org/tag/georgia-dressage-and-combined-training/)
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- [USDF Horse Registration](https://yourdressage.org/tag/usdf-horse-registration/)
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- [Walter Zettl](https://yourdressage.org/tag/walter-zettl/)
- [Training Pyramid](https://yourdressage.org/tag/training-pyramid/)
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- [Rhythm](https://yourdressage.org/tag/rhythm/)
- [USDF Education Library](https://yourdressage.org/tag/usdf-education-library/)
- [Online Courses](https://yourdressage.org/tag/online-courses/)
- [USDF Member Benefits](https://yourdressage.org/tag/usdf-member-benefits/)
- [Dressage Radio Show](https://yourdressage.org/tag/dressage-radio-show/)
- [Horse Radio Network](https://yourdressage.org/tag/horse-radio-network/)
- [SmartPak](https://yourdressage.org/tag/smartpak/)
- [Supplements](https://yourdressage.org/tag/supplements/)
- [Quiz Challenge](https://yourdressage.org/tag/quiz-challenge/)
- [IDA Quiz Challenge](https://yourdressage.org/tag/ida-quiz-challenge/)
- [Cazenovia College](https://yourdressage.org/tag/cazenovia-college/)
- [USDF/IDA Quiz Challenge](https://yourdressage.org/tag/usdf-ida-quiz-challenge/)
- [IDA National Championship](https://yourdressage.org/tag/ida-national-championship/)
- [Team](https://yourdressage.org/tag/team/)
- [Dressage](https://yourdressage.org/tag/dressage/)
- [USEF Rule Book](https://yourdressage.org/tag/usef-rule-book/)
- [Lower Puget Sound Dressage Club](https://yourdressage.org/tag/lower-puget-sound-dressage-club/)
- [Washington](https://yourdressage.org/tag/washington/)
- [Fix-A-Test](https://yourdressage.org/tag/fix-a-test/)
- [VADA/Nova](https://yourdressage.org/tag/vada-nova/)
- [Virginia Dressage Association](https://yourdressage.org/tag/virginia-dressage-association/)
- [VADA Northern Virgina Chapter](https://yourdressage.org/tag/vada-northern-virgina-chapter/)
- [Grants](https://yourdressage.org/tag/grants/)
- [First Level](https://yourdressage.org/tag/first-level/)
- [USDF Year End Awards](https://yourdressage.org/tag/usdf-year-end-awards/)
- [Jan Brink](https://yourdressage.org/tag/jan-brink/)
- [Succeed/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference](https://yourdressage.org/tag/succeed-usdf-fei-level-trainers-conference/)
- [Rider Confidence](https://yourdressage.org/tag/rider-confidence/)
- [US Dressage Finals Presented by Adequan](https://yourdressage.org/tag/us-dressage-finals-presented-by-adequan/)
- [Third Level](https://yourdressage.org/tag/third-level/)
- [Region 9](https://yourdressage.org/tag/region-9/)
- [Horse Showing](https://yourdressage.org/tag/horse-showing/)
- [Dressage Show](https://yourdressage.org/tag/dressage-show/)
- [Show List](https://yourdressage.org/tag/show-list/)
- [Packing List](https://yourdressage.org/tag/packing-list/)
- [First Aid Kit](https://yourdressage.org/tag/first-aid-kit/)
- [Show Ready](https://yourdressage.org/tag/show-ready/)
- [Shipping Horses](https://yourdressage.org/tag/shipping-horses/)
- [Ohio](https://yourdressage.org/tag/ohio/)
- [NODA](https://yourdressage.org/tag/noda/)
- [Northern Ohio Dressage Association](https://yourdressage.org/tag/northern-ohio-dressage-association/)
- [Annual Convention](https://yourdressage.org/tag/annual-convention/)
- [Test App](https://yourdressage.org/tag/test-app/)
- [Directives](https://yourdressage.org/tag/directives/)
- [Learning Tools](https://yourdressage.org/tag/learning-tools/)
- [Schooling Shows](https://yourdressage.org/tag/schooling-shows/)
- [Regional Schooling Show Awards](https://yourdressage.org/tag/regional-schooling-show-awards/)
- [USDF Awards](https://yourdressage.org/tag/usdf-awards/)
- [USDF Programs](https://yourdressage.org/tag/usdf-programs/)
- [Roberta Williams](https://yourdressage.org/tag/roberta-williams/)
- [Horse Movement](https://yourdressage.org/tag/horse-movement/)
- [Self Improvement](https://yourdressage.org/tag/self-improvement/)
- [Magazines](https://yourdressage.org/tag/magazines/)
- [USDF Members](https://yourdressage.org/tag/usdf-members/)
- [GMO Honorable Mention](https://yourdressage.org/tag/gmo-honorable-mention/)
- [USEF Young Horse Dressage Coach](https://yourdressage.org/tag/usef-young-horse-dressage-coach/)
- [Development of the Dressage Horse](https://yourdressage.org/tag/development-of-the-dressage-horse/)
- [Working Student](https://yourdressage.org/tag/working-student/)
- [Learning Opportunities](https://yourdressage.org/tag/learning-opportunities/)
- [Dressage Education](https://yourdressage.org/tag/dressage-education/)
- [Horsemanship](https://yourdressage.org/tag/horsemanship/)
- [Equestrian Lifestyle](https://yourdressage.org/tag/equestrian-lifestyle/)
- [Getting Started In The Equine Industry](https://yourdressage.org/tag/getting-started-in-the-equine-industry/)
- [Horse Birthday](https://yourdressage.org/tag/horse-birthday/)
- [Celebrate](https://yourdressage.org/tag/celebrate/)
- [Intermediate II](https://yourdressage.org/tag/intermediate-ii/)
- [Youth Clubs](https://yourdressage.org/tag/youth-clubs/)
- [Youth Club](https://yourdressage.org/tag/youth-club/)
- [KDA](https://yourdressage.org/tag/kda/)
- [Trail Riding](https://yourdressage.org/tag/trail-riding/)
- [Riding Goals](https://yourdressage.org/tag/riding-goals/)
- [Book Signing](https://yourdressage.org/tag/book-signing/)
- [Region 7](https://yourdressage.org/tag/region-7/)
- [Salute Gala](https://yourdressage.org/tag/salute-gala/)
- [Annual Awards Banquet](https://yourdressage.org/tag/annual-awards-banquet/)
- [Savannah GA](https://yourdressage.org/tag/savannah-ga/)
- [Dressage Network](https://yourdressage.org/tag/dressage-network/)
- [Conrad Schumacher](https://yourdressage.org/tag/conrad-schumacher/)
- [Young Horses](https://yourdressage.org/tag/young-horses/)
- [Ravel](https://yourdressage.org/tag/ravel/)
- [Adequan/USDF Grand Prix Horse of the Year](https://yourdressage.org/tag/adequan-usdf-grand-prix-horse-of-the-year/)
- [Rolex FEI World Cup Dressage Final](https://yourdressage.org/tag/rolex-fei-world-cup-dressage-final/)
- [CDIO Aachen](https://yourdressage.org/tag/cdio-aachen/)
- [Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games](https://yourdressage.org/tag/alltech-fei-world-equestrian-games/)
- [Helmet Safety](https://yourdressage.org/tag/helmet-safety/)
- [USDF Member Perks](https://yourdressage.org/tag/usdf-member-perks/)
- [GMO Awards](https://yourdressage.org/tag/gmo-awards/)
- [Shoeing](https://yourdressage.org/tag/shoeing/)
- [History of Dressage](https://yourdressage.org/tag/history-of-dressage/)
- [Equestrian Sport](https://yourdressage.org/tag/equestrian-sport/)
- [California](https://yourdressage.org/tag/california/)
- [Lungeing](https://yourdressage.org/tag/lungeing/)
- [Cavaletti](https://yourdressage.org/tag/cavaletti/)
- [Performance Through Fitness](https://yourdressage.org/tag/performance-through-fitness/)
- [Training Tips](https://yourdressage.org/tag/training-tips/)
- [Horse Selling](https://yourdressage.org/tag/horse-selling/)
- [Horse Sale](https://yourdressage.org/tag/horse-sale/)
- [Sale Advertisement](https://yourdressage.org/tag/sale-advertisement/)
- [Dressage Ring](https://yourdressage.org/tag/dressage-ring/)
- [Dressage Letters](https://yourdressage.org/tag/dressage-letters/)
- [Dressage Levels](https://yourdressage.org/tag/dressage-levels/)
- [Dressage Ring Diagram](https://yourdressage.org/tag/dressage-ring-diagram/)
- [Horse Behavior](https://yourdressage.org/tag/horse-behavior/)
- [Horse Activity](https://yourdressage.org/tag/horse-activity/)
- [TDF](https://yourdressage.org/tag/tdf/)
- [CHIO Aachen World Equestrian Festival](https://yourdressage.org/tag/chio-aachen-world-equestrian-festival/)
- [The Young Rider International Dream Program](https://yourdressage.org/tag/the-young-rider-international-dream-program/)
- [Young Rider](https://yourdressage.org/tag/young-rider/)
- [Nora Batchelder](https://yourdressage.org/tag/nora-batchelder/)
- [2019 Pan American Games](https://yourdressage.org/tag/2019-pan-american-games/)
- [Faro SQF](https://yourdressage.org/tag/faro-sqf/)
- [Kentucky Horse Park](https://yourdressage.org/tag/kentucky-horse-park/)
- [Capt. Andrew Bela de Szinay](https://yourdressage.org/tag/capt-andrew-bela-de-szinay/)
- [Dressage History](https://yourdressage.org/tag/dressage-history/)
- [Bela de Szinay](https://yourdressage.org/tag/bela-de-szinay/)
- [Pony Cup](https://yourdressage.org/tag/pony-cup/)
- [Small Horse](https://yourdressage.org/tag/small-horse/)
- [NDPC](https://yourdressage.org/tag/ndpc/)
- [WarmbloodsandWine](https://yourdressage.org/tag/warmbloodsandwine/)
- [Endel Ots](https://yourdressage.org/tag/endel-ots/)
- [Jennifer Baumert](https://yourdressage.org/tag/jennifer-baumert/)
- [Sarah Lockman](https://yourdressage.org/tag/sarah-lockman/)
- [Nick Wagman](https://yourdressage.org/tag/nick-wagman/)
- [Lima Peru](https://yourdressage.org/tag/lima-peru/)
- [Kim MacMillan](https://yourdressage.org/tag/kim-macmillan/)
- [Jr/YR Clinics](https://yourdressage.org/tag/jr-yr-clinics/)
- [Junior](https://yourdressage.org/tag/junior/)
- [Gifted Memorial Fund](https://yourdressage.org/tag/gifted-memorial-fund/)
- [Nervous Horses](https://yourdressage.org/tag/nervous-horses/)
- [Dressage Competition](https://yourdressage.org/tag/dressage-competition/)
- [Executive](https://yourdressage.org/tag/executive/)
- [Discussion](https://yourdressage.org/tag/discussion/)
- [Horse Comparisons](https://yourdressage.org/tag/horse-comparisons/)
- [Canada](https://yourdressage.org/tag/canada/)
- [Medal Winners](https://yourdressage.org/tag/medal-winners/)
- [Canadian Gold Medalists](https://yourdressage.org/tag/canadian-gold-medalists/)
- [2011 Pan American Games](https://yourdressage.org/tag/2011-pan-american-games/)
- [Heather Blitz](https://yourdressage.org/tag/heather-blitz/)
- [Cesar Parra](https://yourdressage.org/tag/cesar-parra/)
- [Marisa Festerling](https://yourdressage.org/tag/marisa-festerling/)
- [Dressage at Devon](https://yourdressage.org/tag/dressage-at-devon/)
- [Hurricane Preparedness](https://yourdressage.org/tag/hurricane-preparedness/)
- [Rescue Efforts](https://yourdressage.org/tag/rescue-efforts/)
- [Florida](https://yourdressage.org/tag/florida/)
- [Jodie Kelly-Baxley](https://yourdressage.org/tag/jodie-kelly-baxley/)
- [Destin Florida](https://yourdressage.org/tag/destin-florida/)
- [Just For Fun](https://yourdressage.org/tag/just-for-fun/)
- [Amy Gimbel](https://yourdressage.org/tag/amy-gimbel/)
- [Eye Candy](https://yourdressage.org/tag/eye-candy/)
- [Education Coordinator](https://yourdressage.org/tag/education-coordinator/)
- [Rider Safety](https://yourdressage.org/tag/rider-safety/)
- [Helmet](https://yourdressage.org/tag/helmet/)
- [Junior Riders](https://yourdressage.org/tag/junior-riders/)
- [Equine Stretching](https://yourdressage.org/tag/equine-stretching/)
- [Pre-Ride Stretch](https://yourdressage.org/tag/pre-ride-stretch/)
- [Equine Relationship](https://yourdressage.org/tag/equine-relationship/)
- [Show Schedule](https://yourdressage.org/tag/show-schedule/)
- [Photography](https://yourdressage.org/tag/photography/)
- [Horse Show Photography](https://yourdressage.org/tag/horse-show-photography/)
- [John Borys](https://yourdressage.org/tag/john-borys/)
- [Tense Horses](https://yourdressage.org/tag/tense-horses/)
- [Spooky Horses](https://yourdressage.org/tag/spooky-horses/)
- [Dr Max Gahwyler](https://yourdressage.org/tag/dr-max-gahwyler/)
- [Competitive Dressage](https://yourdressage.org/tag/competitive-dressage/)
- [Administration](https://yourdressage.org/tag/administration/)
- [Fundraising Youth](https://yourdressage.org/tag/fundraising-youth/)
- [Youth Educational Opportunities](https://yourdressage.org/tag/youth-educational-opportunities/)
- [Horse Shows](https://yourdressage.org/tag/horse-shows/)
- [How to Help](https://yourdressage.org/tag/how-to-help/)
- [Horse Show Mom](https://yourdressage.org/tag/horse-show-mom/)
- [AQHA](https://yourdressage.org/tag/aqha/)
- [Quarter Horse](https://yourdressage.org/tag/quarter-horse/)
- [Horse Routine](https://yourdressage.org/tag/horse-routine/)
- [Kathryn Fleming-Kuhn](https://yourdressage.org/tag/kathryn-fleming-kuhn/)
- [Martin Kuhn](https://yourdressage.org/tag/martin-kuhn/)
- [Region 4](https://yourdressage.org/tag/region-4/)
- [Ellin Dixon Miller](https://yourdressage.org/tag/ellin-dixon-miller/)
- [2011 USDF National Symposium](https://yourdressage.org/tag/2011-usdf-national-symposium/)
- [Champions](https://yourdressage.org/tag/champions/)
- [Member of Distinction](https://yourdressage.org/tag/member-of-distinction/)
- [Janne Rumbough](https://yourdressage.org/tag/janne-rumbough/)
- [Lois Heyerdahl](https://yourdressage.org/tag/lois-heyerdahl/)
- [Mary Ann McPhail](https://yourdressage.org/tag/mary-ann-mcphail/)
- [Winnie Heiney-Duncan](https://yourdressage.org/tag/winnie-heiney-duncan/)
- [Martha McDaniel](https://yourdressage.org/tag/martha-mcdaniel/)
- [Priscilla Endicott](https://yourdressage.org/tag/priscilla-endicott/)
- [Sue Hughes](https://yourdressage.org/tag/sue-hughes/)
- [Selecting a Horse](https://yourdressage.org/tag/selecting-a-horse/)
- [Over 50](https://yourdressage.org/tag/over-50/)
- [Continuing Education](https://yourdressage.org/tag/continuing-education/)
- [Judging](https://yourdressage.org/tag/judging/)
- [Educational Opportunities](https://yourdressage.org/tag/educational-opportunities/)
- [GDCTA](https://yourdressage.org/tag/gdcta/)
- [Georgia](https://yourdressage.org/tag/georgia/)
- [Georgia Dressage and Combined Training Association](https://yourdressage.org/tag/georgia-dressage-and-combined-training-association/)
- [Region 3](https://yourdressage.org/tag/region-3/)
- [Cross Breeds](https://yourdressage.org/tag/cross-breeds/)
- [Arabian Cross](https://yourdressage.org/tag/arabian-cross/)
- [Quarter Horse Cross](https://yourdressage.org/tag/quarter-horse-cross/)
- [Cold Weather Horses](https://yourdressage.org/tag/cold-weather-horses/)
- [Cold Temperatures](https://yourdressage.org/tag/cold-temperatures/)
- [GMO Newsletter Contest](https://yourdressage.org/tag/gmo-newsletter-contest/)
- [Ruth Arvanette Grant](https://yourdressage.org/tag/ruth-arvanette-grant/)
- [Ruth Arvanette Memorial Fund](https://yourdressage.org/tag/ruth-arvanette-memorial-fund/)
- [Judges](https://yourdressage.org/tag/judges/)
- [Scribes](https://yourdressage.org/tag/scribes/)
- [Show Necessities](https://yourdressage.org/tag/show-necessities/)
- [Mindset Coaching](https://yourdressage.org/tag/mindset-coaching/)
- [Embarrassing Moments](https://yourdressage.org/tag/embarrassing-moments/)
- [Equestrian Confessions](https://yourdressage.org/tag/equestrian-confessions/)
- [YourDressage](https://yourdressage.org/tag/yourdressage/)
- [Region 1](https://yourdressage.org/tag/region-1/)
- [Kristen Herzing and Gentleman](https://yourdressage.org/tag/kristen-herzing-and-gentleman/)
- [1981 US Dressage Championships](https://yourdressage.org/tag/1981-us-dressage-championships/)
- [Barbie Asplundh](https://yourdressage.org/tag/barbie-asplundh/)
- [Violet Hopkins](https://yourdressage.org/tag/violet-hopkins/)
- [The Development of the Dressage Horse](https://yourdressage.org/tag/the-development-of-the-dressage-horse/)
- [The American Training Program](https://yourdressage.org/tag/the-american-training-program/)
- [Centerline](https://yourdressage.org/tag/centerline/)
- [Elizabeth McMullen](https://yourdressage.org/tag/elizabeth-mcmullen/)
- [5 Things](https://yourdressage.org/tag/5-things/)
- [Discounts](https://yourdressage.org/tag/discounts/)
- [USDFScores.com](https://yourdressage.org/tag/usdfscores-com/)
- [USDF Youth Volunteer of the Year](https://yourdressage.org/tag/usdf-youth-volunteer-of-the-year/)
- [Emma Kane](https://yourdressage.org/tag/emma-kane/)
- [Volunteering](https://yourdressage.org/tag/volunteering/)
- [Operation Wild Horse](https://yourdressage.org/tag/operation-wild-horse/)
- [Jennifer M. Miller](https://yourdressage.org/tag/jennifer-m-miller/)
- [Tendons](https://yourdressage.org/tag/tendons/)
- [Ligaments](https://yourdressage.org/tag/ligaments/)
- [Hooves](https://yourdressage.org/tag/hooves/)
- [Sport Horse](https://yourdressage.org/tag/sport-horse/)
- [College](https://yourdressage.org/tag/college/)
- [Horse Life Balance](https://yourdressage.org/tag/horse-life-balance/)
- [Austin](https://yourdressage.org/tag/austin/)
- [Texas](https://yourdressage.org/tag/texas/)
- [USEF Network](https://yourdressage.org/tag/usef-network/)
- [Regions Cup](https://yourdressage.org/tag/regions-cup/)
- [High Score Breeds Award](https://yourdressage.org/tag/high-score-breeds-award/)
- [Ashley Miller](https://yourdressage.org/tag/ashley-miller/)
- [Hickeys Creek](https://yourdressage.org/tag/hickeys-creek/)
- [2010 World Equestrian Games](https://yourdressage.org/tag/2010-world-equestrian-games/)
- [First Time Horse Owner](https://yourdressage.org/tag/first-time-horse-owner/)
- [Then and Now](https://yourdressage.org/tag/then-and-now/)
- [L Education](https://yourdressage.org/tag/l-education/)
- [Jacksonville](https://yourdressage.org/tag/jacksonville/)
- [Bonding with a Horse](https://yourdressage.org/tag/bonding-with-a-horse/)
- [Scores](https://yourdressage.org/tag/scores/)
- [Score Corrections](https://yourdressage.org/tag/score-corrections/)
- [Cognitive Behavioral Science](https://yourdressage.org/tag/cognitive-behavioral-science/)
- [Yoga](https://yourdressage.org/tag/yoga/)
- [Ruth Shirkey](https://yourdressage.org/tag/ruth-shirkey/)
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