Tag: Youth

By Mara Santiz As riders, we are often so concerned with our horses’ wellbeing that we simply forget to take care of ourselves. We ensure our...

By Skye Simpson Right now, there are many young riders scattered across the country dreaming of victory gallops or training horses full time. I was just...

The Creative GMO-Sponsored Program Award is designed to recognize one USDF Group Member Organization (GMO) for an outstanding effort made to develop a program...

Emma Smith recently attended a Dressage4Kids TEAM Program Clinic at Rein Dance Equestrian in Delano, Minnesota and shares her experiences and photos with the YourDressage community.  By Emma...

By Jennie Pruden I grew up in the horse world- with my aunt and grandmother as mentors. We had a family farm, and I showed English pleasure....

What is our sport doing to attract the next generation of enthusiasts? By Amber Heintzberger Reprinted from the September/October 2019 issue of USDF Connection. Horse-crazy kids are...

By Ruby Tevis It’s that time of year again! Summer is over, the show season is wrapping up, and it’s time to go back to...

Editor's note: Jamie departed USDF in September 2021. Department: Education Job title: Education Coordinator What is your main task in the office? I help to coordinate all...

By Chelsey Burris Old Salem Farm was host to a memorable edition of the Adequan®/FEI North American Youth Championships this year. Here are 5 of...

By Amber Heintzberger The CHIO Aachen World Equestrian Festival in Germany is a horse show like no other, and opportunities to learn about the horse...