Tag: Region-2

By Dale Downs A cremello, gaited, grade pony was born in Midland, Michigan. Bought before he was three years old by Dr. Dawn Wietfeldt, whose...

By Jacqueline Golosinski Cancer. A word no one should ever have to hear, especially when they are thirteen years old. A word that, when said,...

Silver Wend (aka Neala) is a 2008 Irish Draught Sport Horse. I got her as my first horse seven years ago. She couldn’t have been a more perfect first horse for 11 year-old me. She loves to be around people, she's goofy and playful, and she is always willing to try everything I ask of her. Overall, she just has a heart of gold.

The USDF FEI Youth Clinic Series is an educational opportunity for youth riders striving to compete at FEI levels. The goal of this series...

The mighty Irish Draught Horse! We are celebrating them as our January Breed of the Month on YourDressage! Dressage riders who choose Irish Draughts as...

I was just getting back into the groove with my lovely Global Jedi (fondly known as Obi-Wan) following surgery and rehab to repair a fractured splint bone, when I was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer. Obi is more than just my dream horse—he’s a vessel for all of my equestrian hopes, dreams, and goals. He’s the horse I plan to finish earning my USDF Bronze Medal with, the horse I plan to run my first 2* event with, and the horse with whom the sky is the limit.

By Ella Fruchterman The 2022 season is one that I will never forget! It was truly the best year yet in my riding career, but...

A dressage trainer reflects on her fifth journey to the US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan® By Angelia Bean My fifth trip to the Kentucky Horse...

By Deanna Hertrich-Nelson Pik Me, is a 7-year-old American Warmblood who stands 17.3 hands tall.  He is sired by Pik Ravenclaw and is out of...

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...