Tag: USDF Region 1

We are celebrating another American icon – the Phenomenal Paint Horse! Did you know the American Paint Horse Association is a participating organization?

Begin and Begin Again: The Bright Optimism of Reinventing Life with Horses, by Denny Emerson was the fourth quarter USDF Book Club pick!

We are celebrating an American icon as our March Breed of the Month: the Phenomenal Paint! Check out some of the flashy dancers our followers shared with us!

You’ve decided to take the plunge and give showing a try. It’s normal to have show nerves, but the more prepared you are, the better you’ll handle the day.

A rider tells us about the many challenges her Friesian mare has tackled with poise and grace - from appearing on television to teaching dressage lessons!

At a horse show a rider said to me, "It's so silly that we all want the same picture, over and over again." So, what is that perfect Training Level photo?

This amateur was preparing to take a break from horses, until a Friesian cross stole her heart & landed them at one of the nation’s most prestigious shows!

Dressage riders who compete with a member of this stunning breed are eligible for special awards through the Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards program!

Our February Breed of the Month is the fairytalesque Friesian! Check out some of the stunning dance partners our social media followers shared with us!

In this story, a rider originally from Sweden shares how she pivoted her training program to focus on one of America’s most iconic breeds - the mustang!