Tag: Great American
Great Things, Iberian Grace, Tough Odds
Haida represents everything that makes the Pura Raza Española breed magical: baroque elegance, intelligence, and an unshakeable desire to please.
Aspen in My Heart
After a year & a half of rehab I was riding at the walk for 15 mins & trot for 5 mins, & she was sound. Dr McRae told me I needed to get serious about dressage.
Recognizing Youth Excellence: 2026 USDF/Dressage4Kids U-13 Regional Merit Awards
The USDF/Dressage4Kids U-13 Regional Merit Awards recognize the two highest scoring 13-&-under riders at Training & First Levels at each Regional Championship.
Elenor the Barbie Dream Pony
I had done my research, liked what I saw, and trusted my gut. So I bought her sight unseen. It sounds completely impulsive..but sometimes you just know.
Begin and Begin Again
A Region 4 adult amateur updates us on her Gypsy Vanner horse, Guinness Stout, and shares how they have begun and begun again to strengthen their partnership!
My Self-Prescribed Cancer Treatment
The first question I asked both my breast surgeon and my oncologist was, “Can I ride?”. Cancer wasn’t going to take this away from me.
High Scores and Young Horses Headline Second Weekend of 2025 USDF...
The 2025 Great American/USDF Regional Championship season is underway! Get the inside scoop on the results from Regions 5, 7, and 8.
Unfinished Business
I always feel I've already won when going into the ring with a horse I love & value as my partner, & I am so fortunate to have a horse like Vinny in my life.
Thank You, Partner
"The final halt was emotional at 2024 Great American/USDF Region 3 Dressage Championships for Jennifer Benoit and Exodus."
Photo by Andrew Ryback Photography; submitted by...
It Is What It Is Today
A junior rider pieced together her horse's unknown history & found out a lot about him & reminding us that, when it comes to horses, it is what it is today!














