Tag: American Dressage Legends

This article earned first place in the 2023 GMO Newsletter Awards. It appeared in the February 2023 California Dressage Society newsletter, Dressage Letters.

In recognition of her devotion to the development of dressage in the US, development of the first recognized dressage shows held in the US,...

https://youtu.be/OAwsjmFGUUI Carol Lavell shares her memories of her most famous horse, Gifted, who was inducted into the Roemer Foundation/USDF Hall of Fame in 1997. Motivate...

https://youtu.be/v_HThu9Z8ho Violet Hopkins shares how a circus performance led her to seeking out dressage trainers at a time when they were scarce in the United States.

Honoring Michael Poulin and Ravel (Part 2 of 2 Parts. To read Part 1 about Michael Poulin, click here) By Kim Sodt Reprinted from the December 2012/January...

https://youtu.be/WnfIl7Se97c 2004 Roemer Foundation/USDF Hall of Fame inductee Dr. Max Gahwyler shares his philosophy on competitive riding and riding for...

Honoring Michael Poulin and Ravel (Part One of Two Parts. To read Part 2 about Ravel, click here) By Kim Sodt Reprinted from the December 2012/January...

Reprinted from March 2016 USDF Connection magazine Educational and competitive programs for youth in dressage are so well established today that it’s easy...

https://youtu.be/BfrUQdenpPw Owned by Jane and Dick Brown, Graf George was inducted into the Roemer Foundation/USDF Hall of Fame in 2000. Competing internationally, Graf George was...

https://youtu.be/PTlf8l6bjt4 The USDF inducted its first member to the USDF Hall of Fame (now the Roemer Foundation/USDF Hall of Fame) at the 1996 USDF Annual...