Tag: Youth Riders

Maddie H. shares her experience at the Region 6 USDF Youth Outreach Clinic!

A junior rider pieced together her horse's unknown history & found out a lot about him & reminding us that, when it comes to horses, it is what it is today!

A rider originally from Region 1 tells us about the Sport Pony who helped her recover from the loss of her previous dressage partner, ease her show ring anxiety, and find happiness in the sport again.

By Abby Parent: This article is reprinted from the American Connemara magazine

A young rider from USDF Region 8 shares how horses and her bond with one special Haflinger has helped her embrace the things about her that once made her feel so different. 

From inspiring stories of underdog horse-and-rider duos finding success in the dressage arena, to informative equestrian health features, articles highlighting unique and interesting breeds, and galleries showing off the successes of non-traditional horses and riders, readers flocked to YourDressage to get their daily dose of dressage! Here are the top 20 most popular stories from 2023.

Julio is a very skilled rider but, more importantly, he is an exceptional trainer, teaching me many new and useful tips for our riding approach. By Hayden Kane.

By Harper K.: When I first stepped into the arena, I was filled with anticipation. What would it be like to ride with such an accomplished trainer?

An exciting week was planned...  Juniors and Young Riders (ages 14-21) from across the country had converged on Traverse City, Michigan, for North America’s premier equestrian competition: the FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC)!  After the 2020 cancellation, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone was especially excited to be back for the show. Then, they checked the weather forecast and saw a storm was on the horizon.