Tag: USDF Rider Awards

Here, a rider from Region 1 tells us how she met her perfect dressage partner, and how she has prioritized rider fitness to help achieve her riding goals.

The development of the WDAA has given western horses a place to showcase dressage skills, by combining western traditions with classical dressage.

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."

I met Hank (Orchid’s Tamino) through Sara Schmitt, who imported him from Holland.  I was lucky enough to be the first person who tried him when he came to her barn.   He was full of personality, and was super willing , especially for only being three years old.   As soon as I rode him I knew I had to have him, so I called my vet to set up a pre-purchase exam.  A week later we did his exam and he passed with flying colors!  I was thrilled to finally have a horse after a long year of saving and searching.    

The USDF Diamond Achievement Award recognizes USDF members awarded their USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals and Freestyle Bars.

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.