Tag: Youth Riders

When my daughter Dominique was just four years old, we bought her a three-year-old pony, named Cupcake. A crazy move for a parent, right?

In this story, we hear from the faithful Paint Horse of a youth rider from Region 9, and how they’ve built a bond unlike any they’ve made before.

Youth Convention Scholarship winner, Olivia, shares her experience at the 2025 Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention, & how it strengthened her connection to the dressage community!

A rider from Region 8 tells us about the lifelong partner she found in a Friesian mare, and the many goals they’ve achieved together.

Here, a young rider from Region 9 tells us how her riding journey led her to fall in love with dressage, and subsequently, a mustang dance partner!

The USDF Arts Contest allows members to express their interest outside of the competition arena. Check out this year's entries from the youth!

Here, a USDF Youth Convention Scholarship recipient reports on the various topics of focus discussed by USDF members, from equine health to business logistics.

A USDF Youth Convention Scholarship recipient shares what kickstarted her passion and how she’s creating more opportunities for youth in dressage.

Here, we learn about a participant of the USDF Youth Dressage Rider Recognition Pin Program, and how the program helped enhance her enthusiasm for the sport.

USDF Youth Convention Scholarships are awarded to young dressage enthusiasts to help defray expenses associated with attending a convention.