Tag: USDF Gold Medal
Going for Gold: The Road to Grand Prix
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.
A Gold Medal–Finally!
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."
Where Are They Now – Jenaya Olsen
During our feature month on Youth in dressage, we reprinted the story “Young Dreams of Gold” about Jenaya Olsen, one of the youngest USDF...
Merlin’s Magic
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...
Enjoy the Dance
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.
Don’t Do What I Did
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...
Ageless Pursuit
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...
It’s Never Too Late
The inspiring journey of the oldest USDF gold medalist
BY FRAN SEVERN-LEVY
Reprinted from the March 2017 USDF Connection magazine
Rita Dunn, of Knoxville, TN, made history...
In the Nick of Time
Patience produces golden results with an aging ex-racehorse
By Lynne Lavers with Victoria Bellino
Reprinted from the October 2016 USDF Connection magazine
In my family, off...