Tag: USDF Region 5

Whether your horse is a Paint, Appaloosa, Knabstrupper, or Gypsy Horse, sports a patched or spotted coat, or wears lots of chrome, this month is for you!

Are those spots actually random? Learn all about the spotted and dotted horses of the world, and how to describe the patterns they sport.

Are those spots actually random? Learn all about the painted ponies of the world, and how to describe the patterns they sport.

During the cold and bleak midwinter, we're dreaming about the upcoming show season and reminiscing about the excitement of heading down the centerline dressed...

Pro dressage rider, Jess Idol, with Sir Real, owned by Catherine Haddad, completing an accidental half pass in the aisle. Photo by Portraits by Carol.

By Natalie Defee Mendik: Should there be more cash awards in dressage competitions? We look at the pros, cons, and challenges.

By Natalie DeFee Mendik: For one adult-amateur competitor, the experience is about much more than winning ribbons

Meet USDF Administration Director, and passionate animal advocate, Sarah Garn!

Brrr it’s cold outside! With many USDF Regions buried in snow, we asked our followers to share their chilly pony photos - check out some that were shared with us!

Members were eager to reunite with old friends, vote on important matters affecting our sport, partake in a full slate of education sessions, and meet folks from all across the US who share their passion for dressage at the 2024 Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention December 4 – 7, 2024. Here are some of this year’s trending topics and takeaways.