Tag: US Equestrian
USEF Licensed Dressage Judge Licenses Explained
The United States Equestrian Federation licenses dressage judges at three levels. Here we give a brief explanation of licenses, as well as requirements for judging specific classes.
Looking for the Third (or Fourth) Generation
By George Williams, USDF President
This story is sponsored by Sidelines Magazine. It originally appeared here.
Warning, this column addresses the need for more volunteers! However,...
Sights from the FEI Youth Clinics
The USDF FEI Youth Clinic Series is an educational opportunity for youth riders striving to compete at FEI levels. The goal of this series...
Meet the Judges of On The Levels 2023
The voices in the latest On The Levels will probably sound pretty familiar, belonging to FEI 4* judges Mike Osinski and Kari McClain. Meet them here!
The Farm Behind On The Levels 2023
Meet Gwenn Blake, owner of the beautiful Donida Farm in Washington State, which played host for the filming of the newest edition of On The Levels.
“A Total Dream Come True” – The 2022 FEI North American...
By Chelsey Burris
Each summer, young equestrians between the ages of 14 and 21 gather to compete for top team and individual honors in the...
Adrenaline Rush
Pony power!! This month on YourDressage, we are celebrating ponies of all breeds. Dressage riders who choose ponies as their mounts are eligible for...
5 Reasons to Participate in the Jr/YR Clinic Series
The USDF Junior/Young Rider Clinic Series has been an education staple of USDF for many years. The goal of this series is to promote...
5 Reasons to Audit a USDF L Education Program Part 1
Developed by the USDF Judges Committee, the USDF L Education Program teaches future judges to evaluate the correct training of dressage horses. However, this...
Five Tips to Stay Focused at Competitions
Olympians David Marcus and Allison Brock spoke to young professionals at the 2020 USDF/USEF Young Rider Graduate Program about how they stay focused at...