Tag: Debbie McDonald
1995 Regional Championships
As we kick off the 2023 Great American/USDF Regional Championships today, we went way back in our archives for this find!
Unforgettable Moments from the FEI World Cup Finals Omaha 2023
By Chelsey Burris
Last week, competitors, horses, team members, volunteers, and fans from all over the world converged on Omaha, Nebraska for the FEI World...
In Memoriam, 2021
As we begin 2022, USDF is taking the opportunity to commemorate some members of our dressage community that we have lost during the last...
Perfecting Tempi Changes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDJ0WVX0hbE
Great tips on perfecting tempi changes from former USEF National Coach, Debbie McDonald.
This clip was filmed at the 2011 Adequan®/USDF National Symposium, and...
Five Highlights from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
As the dressage phase comes to a close, the United States made a prolific showing at the Tokyo Olympics. USDF wishes to congratulate all...
In Memoriam…
On this Memorial Day, USDF is taking the opportunity to commemorate some members of our dressage community that we have lost recently. These people...
Adrenaline Rush
Pony power!! This month on YourDressage, we are celebrating ponies of all breeds. Dressage riders who choose ponies as their mounts are eligible for...
Using Bend to Improve the Canter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ww3Pb5-7kI
Debbie McDonald explains how to use bend to improve the canter.
Excerpt from the 2011 Adequan®/USDF National Symposium. To see the full symposium, featuring...
2009 Roemer Foundation/USDF Hall of Fame Induction of Brentina
In recognition of her legendary record as one of the most successful U.S. dressage horses in history, Brentina was inducted into the Roemer Foundation/USDF...
Quicker Reactions to the Leg
https://youtu.be/PQQC5_xiX3Q
Debbie McDonald shares an exercise to help the horse have a quicker reaction to the leg aid.
Excerpt from the American Training System DVD,...