Tag: Region-1

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

By Lucy Valandra As it turns out, pony camp is just as fun as an adult as it was when I was a kid! I’d...

By Chelsey Burris and Ross Creech As USDF Members Took the Reins, Our First In-Person Convention Since the Pandemic Certainly Proved One for the Record...

The USDF Youth Dressage Rider Recognition Pin Program is designed to recognize the accomplishments of youth in the dressage community at all levels. This...

Practically Perfect Tigger would never inconvenience anyone, therefore, I am certain he was born at a very civilized hour.  He would have immediately started gathering admirers with his flashy knee-high socks, beautiful chestnut coat, and his adorable blaze that accentuates his soft, expressive chocolate brown eyes.

Fall means Regional Championship time! The 2022 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championships have concluded, with action from Regions 1, 3, and 9...

Don’t discount senior horses just for their age; senior horses have a lot to give. Barring any serious health concerns there’s no reason a horse can’t happily work well into their twenties, and even thirties, with careful management.

The USDF Breeders Championship Series program is designed to promote breeders and showcase quality sport horses. Each series consist of two qualifying events in...

If I have one regret, it’s that I didn’t begin Ginger’s dressage career earlier on. I am a petite adult, but riding a 12.2hh pony, so you can imagine the looks I get sometimes. I used to let this get in the way of taking ourselves seriously as competitors, but my little pony has more heart and try than any horse I have ever sat on.

By George Williams, USDF President This story is sponsored by Sidelines Magazine.  It originally appeared here. There is little doubt that dressage is steeped in deep...