Tag: USDF Rider Medals
Look into the Cristobal
A rider & trainer from Region 3 shares her story of overcoming the loss of her heart horse & breaking her leg in a riding accident, in pursuit of her USDF Bronze Medal.
Find The Right Fit
A rider & trainer shares her experience navigating the horse world as a plus-size rider, from equipment & apparel fit, to how it affects her teaching program.
A Diesel Powered Master’s Challenge
Dressage trainer Lynn J. shares her journey to earn all of her USDF Master's Challenge Awards with her Hanoverian gelding, Diesel!
A Cautionary Tale and A Lesson in Patience
In this comeback story, an adult amateur from Region 6 reminds us why it is so important to wear a helmet every ride, and how quickly things can go wrong!
Meet the USDF Team Member – Katie Lewis
Meet USDF Senior Graphic and Multimedia Coordinator, Katie Lewis! She is part of the USDF Marketing Team!
Meet the L Graduate with Distinction – Shareen Purcell
Meet Region 7 L Graduate with Distinction, Shareen Purcell! Shareen currently competes at Grand Prix with her homebred Swedish Warmblood, Quintessential!
Good Things Come In Small Packages
A Region 1 rider shares how she & her New Forest “super” pony have competed to I-1, earning many accolades and inspiring pony riders along the way.
From the Ground Up
What do you do when you can’t find a horse that checks all the boxes? Breed your own!
Meet the L Graduate – Sarah Sharpe
Meet Charleston, SC based L Graduate, Sarah Sharpe!
Spring Loaded at a Snail’s Pace
A rider shares how, with the support of her friend and trainer, and a very opinionated Connemara, the pair of underdogs blossomed into long-lasting partners.
















