Tag: Breed
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
The Story of Paquete Pequeño
(‘small package’ in Spanish)
By Laura Mann
What a wonderful surprise to learn from a friend that the USDF used a picture of my beloved rescue...
The Ferraris of Dressage
Is an Iberian horse right for you? Experts offer advice on buying, training, and showing.
By Sue Weakley
Reprinted from the January/February 2023 issue of USDF...
My Spicy Marshmallow
A Region 8 rider shares how a ‘spicy marshmallow’ Lusitano, as she calls him, helped her aspiring judge dreams as she worked to become eligible for the USDF L Education Program. By Karry Brothers.














