Tag: USDF Gold Medal

For a moment, everything was still. When the judge returned the salute, 10 years of work came to a close—not perfectly, but with a feeling of deep satisfaction.

For me, the value is in the struggle. For each challenge faced, I am a better rider for it. These horses forced me to think deeply & honestly.

I vividly remember the day I brought Romeo home. It took only two weeks for us to participate in our first dressage schooling show, despite the fact that he didn't have a proper canter.

By Jody Swimmer: My George would do anything for me. We did it and he does not ever have to do another pirouette again. I would do anything for him.

By Sue Weakley. "Henry was like an angel sent from heaven. Having been so close so many times to achieving my USDF Gold Medal goal made things a little easier but, nevertheless, it’s been an educational experience."

During our feature month on Youth in dressage, we reprinted the story  “Young Dreams of Gold” about Jenaya Olsen, one of the youngest USDF...

Sweet Seniors! In October on#YourDressage, we are celebrating the special horses in our lives that are ages 20 and up through photo galleries and...

My vet told me it was his last gift to me, because he knew how hard it would have been for me to make a decision one day, so he went out on his terms, in good health.

By Jamie Knight I’m excited to share my story with the YourDressage community.   I believe it’s fairly unique!  I rode horses as an adolescent and pre-teen, however I...

My Journey to a USDF Gold Medal at age 67 By Dawn Metzger My name is Dawn. I am a 67-year-old semiretired small animal veterinarian. I...