Tag: USDF Region 9
The Perfect Basic Dressage Photo
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?
Fairytalesque Friesians – Part Three
Dressage riders who compete with a member of this stunning breed are eligible for special awards through the Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards program!
Fairytalesque Friesians – Part Two
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!
One Mustang, Two Mustang, Red Mustang, Blue Mustang!
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!
Fairytalesque Friesians – Part One
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!
A Rock Creek Romeo
This region 9 competitor needed another horse like she needed another vet bill, but that little mustang has set her on a dressage path she never expected!
A Clinic with Christine Smith
This article received an honorable mention in the 2025 GMO Newsletter Awards for general interest articles for GMOs with 75-174 members.
Mustangs: An American Icon – Part Three
Riders who compete a Mustang are eligible for Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards, as the American Mustang & Burro Association, Inc. is a participating organization
Riding Forward
By Amber Heintzberger: Meet three para-dressage athletes who may help shape the future of the sport.
Reprinted from the September/October 2025 issue of USDF Connection
Mustangs: An American Icon – Part Two
Riders who compete a Mustang are eligible for Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards, as the American Mustang & Burro Association, Inc. is a participating organization
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