Tag: USDF Connection
Blast From the Past
We dug into our USDF Connection photo files and found this gem from our July/August 2011 issue. The caption read: During an early-morning training...
The Unreliable Partner
The greatest challenge for dressage legend Jessica Ransehousen was Orpheus, her mount for the 1988 Seoul Olympics
By Jessica Ransehousen with Katherine Walcott
Reprinted from the...
Past Friesian All-Breed Winners
The mighty Friesian! We are celebrating this fairytale-looking breed as our May Breed of the Month on YourDressage! For our USDF Flashback this week we...
Renaissance Man
For classical master and World War II survivor Charles de Kunffy, art and horsemanship are one and the same
By Kim F. Miller
Reprinted from the...
Past Knabstrupper All-Breed Winners
It’s easy to pick a Knabstrupper out of the crowd. The Danish breed is an instant head-turner, featuring beautiful and unique coloring from solid...
Online Learning
Like everybody else, the USDF has vastly expanded its virtual educational offerings. Read this to make sure you’re taking full advantage.
By Jennifer O. Bryant
Online...
What Makes a Good Para-Dressage Horse?
Para-dressage runs parallel to “able-bodied” dressage in almost every aspect. When it comes to selecting a horse, is there any difference between the two disciplines?
By Elizabeth Moyer
Reprinted from the January/February 2020 issue of USDF Connection magazine
Systematic Thinking and Riding with Johann Hinnemann
At the New England Dressage Association’s Fall Symposium, the renowned German trainer shared his wealth of knowledge.
By Beth Baumert; Photographs by Carole MacDonald
Reprinted from the January/February 2022 issue of USDF Connection magazine
Past Trakehner All-Breed Winners
Renowned for its floating trot, the Trakehner is one of the lightest & most refined warmbloods. We are celebrating this breed as our March...
A Headshaker of a Problem
Research has uncovered clues to the mystery of headshaking, but for some horse owners the condition remains frustratingly difficult to manage