Tag: Region 1

In this story, a rider originally from Sweden shares how she pivoted her training program to focus on one of America’s most iconic breeds - the mustang!

Searching for a part-time show horse/part-time husband horse, this rider found a Friesian Sporthorse broodmare who was the perfect horse to fill both roles.

Our February Breed of the Month is the fairytalesque Friesian! Check out some of the stunning dance partners our social media followers shared with us!

After unexpectedly falling in love with a Friesian cross mare at a trail horse auction, this adult amateur wishfully hoped she’d see her again - and she did!

Riders who compete a Mustang are eligible for Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards, as the American Mustang & Burro Association, Inc. is a participating organization

By Amber Heintzberger: Meet three para-dressage athletes who may help shape the future of the sport. Reprinted from the September/October 2025 issue of USDF Connection

This article received an honorable mention in the 2025 GMO Newsletter Awards for first person experience articles for GMOs with 175-499 members.

Riders who compete a Mustang are eligible for Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards, as the American Mustang & Burro Association, Inc. is a participating organization

An adult amateur shares how she went from being a lifelong "Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron" fan to owning her own mustang.

Here, a Region 1 rider tells us about the extra “luggage” she brought back from vacation - a draft horse dressage partner with a heart of gold!