Tag: Community
10 Things We Learned About Career Paths for Equestrians
By Chelsey Burris
On February 22, USDF held a webinar on Career Paths as part of the USDF/USEF Young Rider Graduate Program Virtual Education Series....
Leap of Faith
By Heather Benedict
This story is part of the series “Clear Eyes, Sound Mind, Halt, Salute.” Focusing on equestrian mental health, these articles come from...
My Safe Horse
Silinde is a loudly colored horse, ridden by her plus-sized adult amateur rider – the judges remember us. Most of the time, fortunately, it is for accurately executed tests, solid training, harmony, obedience/submission, and the wonderful teamwork that we enjoy as a well matched pair.
Online Learning
Like everybody else, the USDF has vastly expanded its virtual educational offerings. Read this to make sure you’re taking full advantage.
By Jennifer O. Bryant
Online...
My Blind Knabstrupper
While Frej’s story may be considered sad, I don’t like to think of it that way. I like to think of it as a story of perseverance, determination, and love. I now hope that Frej can be an advocate for not only the Knabstrupper breed, but also for blind horses. Being blind is not the end of the road and Frej feels like he is anything but limited!
Ostentatious
: If there is one thing that Austin has taught me in the last two years, it is stay grounded. We all have that one horse that keeps us on our toes - super talented, but has a quirk or two that maybe we can’t break through to.
Flying Close To The Sun – A Relentless Journey of Disability,...
In the coming months and years, I aim to manifest, plan, and ride my way to the international Para Dressage world. I never want money, mind, or medical happenings to hold me back from the pursuit of gold. I’m out here to show that no matter how much or how little you may have, there’s always a way to set the world on fire.
Billy Taught Me How
But Billy’s greatest gift to me wasn’t our competition successes. Billy’s greatest gift to me was the lessons, both in horse training and in life at large.
A Love Felt In The Soul
We recently asked our social media followers to share a photo of them and their heart horse, and did they ever deliver. We got...
Past Trakehner All-Breed Winners
Renowned for its floating trot, the Trakehner is one of the lightest & most refined warmbloods. We are celebrating this breed as our March...
















