Tag: USDF Connection

Why conformation matters By Jennifer O. Bryant Reprinted from April 2015 USDF Connection At the 2013 Adequan/USDF Annual Convention, USEF dressage sport-horse breeding (DSHB) judges Kristi Wysocki...

Reprinted from the December 2017/January 2018 issue of USDF Connection In short: We want you to succeed! Here’s what judges want competitors to know....

Nutrition strategies for the busy dressage rider and competitor By Jennifer M. Miller Reprinted from the June 2018 USDF Connection magazine We scrutinize every aspect of our...

A first-timer’s guide to the keuring process for sport horses By Natalie Defee Mendik Reprinted from July/August 2014 USDF Connection Owners, breeders, and riders agree: There’s nothing...

How rider biomechanics affects the horse By Jennifer O. Bryant Reprinted from June 2017 issue of USDF Connection World-renowned researcher Dr. Hilary Clayton is known for her...

Clear advance communication is key to preserving your horse-world relationships. By Carolynn Bunch, USDF Region 6 Director Reprinted from the June 2017 issue of USDF Connection. You’ve...

Stylish advice for riders who want to look good—and maybe do good while they’re at it By L.A. Sokolowski Reprinted from May 2018 USDF Connection magazine What...

Yes, there is a difference—for both judges and competitors. Here is a potential solution to help close the gap. By Axel Steiner It is widely accepted...

Eco-friendly pest-control options By Kara L. Stewart Reprinted from April 2018 USDF Connection magazine Horses and their accoutrements naturally attract a variety of pests. Although we...

Casual observers may wonder why walk-trot tests are included in the World Equestrian Games. In an exclusive interview, USEF national para-equestrian dressage coach and coordinator Kai Handt explained why para-dressage is much more than USDF Introductory Level. He also set the record straight on the realities and challenges of the para-dressage discipline.