Tag: Region 8

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.

After 30 years of dreaming of horse ownership, a Region 5 adult amateur found her perfect partner in a green prospect all the way across the country. 

"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.

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

A rider from Region 8 rehabs her off-track Thoroughbred after an intense kissing spine surgery, helping him be rid of his pain and find joy in the sandbox!