Tag: USDF Connection
Dressage Dynasties
Reprinted from the September/October 2022 USDF Connection magazine.
In these families, horses are the tie that binds
By Sue Weakley
Dressage Paraíso
World-class dressage awaits at Portugal’s Monte Velho Equo-Resort and Lusitano Stud Farm
Reprinted from the July/August 2022 issue of USDF Connection magazine
By L.A. Sokolowski
Before planning...
The Game-Changer
Put US para-dressage on the medal podiums? Bien sûr, says French-born program leader Michel Assouline, who has brought his winning ways with Team Great...
Fashion Forward
With the attire rules busted wide open, we wondered what dressage competitors are doing with their newfound freedom. Enjoy this “look book” and get...
The Ultimate Rider Award
Meet a few of the riders who have earned USDF’s new Diamond Achievement Recognition
Reprinted from the May/June 2022 issue of USDF Connection magazine
By Amy...
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...
















