Tag: Inspiration

A rider tells us about her journey to Fourth Level with her heart horse, Cadence, a mare aptly (but unintentionally) named for her role as dance partner.

By Barbi Breen-Gurley: Through all these years, I have experienced other riding disciplines, eventing, competitive trail, & driving, to name a few, but dressage has always been my number one passion.

Don’t sleepwalk through your story. Own it, and be more intentional about your dressage journey By Sally O’Dwyer “Don’t sleepwalk through your story—own it.” We don’t often...

Moose came into my life when, truthfully, I couldn’t have needed him more. I found myself mid-pandemic unemployed, at my heaviest weight, and depressed. My friend recommended I start riding again, something I hadn’t done in over three years and did very much miss. However, there was no way I was getting on any average sized horse, with my then weight being well over 250lbs. So she told me to find something big enough that I would feel comfortable.

Without limitation to discipline or level, who is your equestrian hero or inspiration? USDF wants to hear from you!  Let us know in the...