Tag: Region 1

Riders who compete with an IALHA or USLA registered Lusitano are eligible for the Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards program!

Welcome back to Bridle & Boardroom, a monthly reflection where the lessons learned in the arena mirror the challenges of leadership.

A region 1 rider shares how her Lusitano/Hackney cross mare helped her find her independence in the saddle again following a traumatic brain injury.

"When I look back on everything—the challenges, the heartbreak, the fight, the comeback—I wouldn’t trade a single moment. Every step led me here."

Riders who compete with an IALHA or USLA registered Lusitano are eligible for the Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards program!

Most of us begin the sport full of enthusiasm, inspired by the beauty and harmony of dressage. But over time, progress becomes harder to recognize.

The Tenacious Thoroughbred! Throughout May, we are featuring Thoroughbreds & are so excited to share all the photos we received of this versatile breed!

We’ve put together a list of the nominees for each region so USDF Participating Members can make an informed decision when voting opens on June 1, 2026.

This article was nominated for the 2025 GMO Newsletter Awards. It appeared in the newsletter TREA Branches, September 2024.

What began as a hopeful investment in a promising young horse quickly revealed itself to be something far more meaningful.