Tag: Competition

By Suzanne Krauss At age 60,  I did something new.  I became a horse show announcer - at a dressage show.

By Mike Osinski, USEF “S” and FEI Judge With the popularity of Dressage Seat Equitation, the numbers are rising in these classes across the country. Here are a few tips for riders to understand what the judges are looking for in an Equitation class.

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...

We post a lot of content every year on YourDressage, and sometimes stories may fly under the radar simply due to the volume of...

By Ross Creech With the next iteration fast approaching, it seems only natural to shine our next ‘Spotlight On’ the USDF Sport Horse Handlers Clinics....

This article won the 2022 GMO Newsletter Award for a general-interest article for GMOs with fewer than 75 members. It originally appeared in the...

By Chelsey Burris On January 25, the USDF Freestyle Committee hosted a Freestyle Roundtable Webinar.  Held via Zoom, USDF members were invited to learn more...

Editor's Note: As of May 2023, Sarah Hollander is no longer with USDF Department: Competitions Department Job title: Competitions Coordinator         What is your main task in the...

From inspiring stories of underdog horse-and-rider duos finding success in the dressage arena, to informative horse and rider health features, articles highlighting unique and...

A dressage trainer reflects on her fifth journey to the US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan® By Angelia Bean My fifth trip to the Kentucky Horse...