Tag: Quick Reads

The annual USDF Arts Contest is designed to highlight the creativity and beauty of dressage and to allow USDF members to express their interest in the sport outside of the competition arena. Entries are accepted each year in the divisions of art and photography, and in three different age categories.

Photo submitted by Cynthia Werner, taken by Kristie Scholten Equine Photography

Western dressage rider Kara shares how she conquered her fear of judgment with the help of a kind corner in the equestrian community & a sweet Appaloosa mare.

Photo submitted and taken by Andrea Waxler

Here, we focus on six pony breeds (the Hackney, New Forest, Dartmoor, Fell, Icelandic, & German Riding Pony) to learn what makes ponies so powerful!

Photo submitted by Christine Headley, taken by Jessica Farren Photography

Photo submitted and taken by Nancy Cox, of her Oldenburg, Dorian (aka Fidi)

An owner from Region 8 tells us of the years spent raising her homebred Connemara cross, & the many careers & roles he willingly stepped up to perform.

Photo submitted by Jen Springer, taken by Jaclyn Hill Photography

Photo submitted and taken by Kasey Mix