Tag: USDF Bronze Medal

After losing her confidence, this rider found herself looking for a reliable partner, landing in the presence of a steady Paint Horse mare named Zipper!

A young adult and a reserved young Friesian invested in each other, and their deliberate and steady training program is paying dividends in and out of the ring.

Here, a rider from Region 1 tells us how she met her perfect dressage partner, and how she has prioritized rider fitness to help achieve her riding goals.

A rider tells us about her horse’s tumultuous journey to recovery from a gnarly pasture accident; from death’s door, to helping her earn her USDF Bronze Medal!

A Region 7 senior adult amateur shares her journey to Grand Prix, and the lessons she's learned along the way.

A Vintage Cup rider from Region 3 tells us about Fae, her aptly named mare, and how their partnership blossomed into a fairy tale of its own.

A Region 1 rider shares the story of the superstar Morgan who helped her get back in the saddle after a horrible ankle injury, and earn her Bronze Medal!

An amateur shares the story of teaching a pony she pulled from an auction trust & love over bolting & fear as they compete in classical & western dressage!

Region 2 AA Aubrey P. shares the story of her heart horse, who she purchased as an unbroke 4-year-old and their first trip down centerline together!

I met Hank (Orchid’s Tamino) through Sara Schmitt, who imported him from Holland.  I was lucky enough to be the first person who tried him when he came to her barn.   He was full of personality, and was super willing , especially for only being three years old.   As soon as I rode him I knew I had to have him, so I called my vet to set up a pre-purchase exam.  A week later we did his exam and he passed with flying colors!  I was thrilled to finally have a horse after a long year of saving and searching.