Tag: Youth
From the Classroom to the Arena: Using Lesson Plans in Dressage...
By Ali Perkins
If I were asked what I loved more, kids or horses, it would be a hard question to answer. Throughout my college...
Meet the Committee Chair – Nila Venkat, Youth Programs Advisory Subcommittee
What is your committee’s mission?
The Youth Programs Advisory Subcommittee (YPAS) represents the thoughts, opinions, and needs of youth in each region, and conveys them...
Meet the Committee Chair – Roberta Creek Williams, FEI Jr/YR Committee
What is your committee’s mission?
To develop educational opportunities and international competition experiences for riders, ages 14-21, who ride at the FEI sanctioned Junior...
The “Cracker Jack” Prize in Our Horse Trailer
By Alexandra Kennedy
My name is Alexandra, Alley for short. I am 14 and live in Texas. My mom and dad own a nonprofit horse...
Meet the Committee Chair – Roz Kinstler, Youth Programs
What is your committee’s mission?
Summarizing, to develop and encourage all Youth Dressage riders to participate in the sport, regardless of what level.
How long...
Being in the Right Place
By Mike Osinski
As is so often true in
life, being in the right place at the right time can mean so much relative to
success....
Broadening My Knowledge at the 2019 Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention
By Savana Garvey
I am honored to have received the USDF Youth Convention Scholarship in 2019. This was my first Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention, and...
5 Ways for a Horseless, Horse-Crazy Kid to Get Involved with...
By Amanda Ciejko
If your child has expressed an interest in horses, but you aren’t ready to purchase an equine, there are many horseless ways...
Inspired at the USDF Convention
By Olivia Gray
Olivia Gray was one of four Youth Convention Scholarship Winners in 2019.
I
had an amazing experience at the Adequan®/USDF
Annual Convention! It was...
Where Did Your Riding Journey Begin?
Equestrians have to start somewhere! When/ where/ why did your riding journey begin? USDF wants to hear from you! Let us know in the...















