Tag: Competition

An exciting week was planned...  Juniors and Young Riders (ages 14-21) from across the country had converged on Traverse City, Michigan, for North America’s premier equestrian competition: the FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC)!  After the 2020 cancellation, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone was especially excited to be back for the show. Then, they checked the weather forecast and saw a storm was on the horizon. 

The addition of Junior/Young Rider divisions to the 2021 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan® means that riders like Hayley Jonkman have an exciting...

Everyone knows that the best way to get a very good score on a movement is to perform that movement very well. But, as we all well know, and have experienced, sometimes that doesn’t work out. However, some simple things you can do to impress the judges that will help you earn that extra half point, even on a movement that isn’t quite right. By Ashley Simmons

By Sally O’Dwyer Win the preparation so that you can do your best at the show.  Reduce your stress and have more fun. The internet is...

The Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event looked a little different this year.  The competition was nearly cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but fans...

It’s that time of year again, when we look back at the year that was, with the annual yearbook issue of USDF Connection. Each...

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

You and your horse nailed your test! You are ready to check your scores from your last few competitions to see them all. How...

USDF regrets to announce that due to the impact and uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Great American/USDF Region 5 Championships and USDF Dressage Seat...

Have you ever thought about running a dressage show, but you aren’t sure where to start?  USDF’s “Show Biz” is your resource for everything...