Tag: Youth

Reflections on the 2024 SCDCTA Youth Clinic

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A youth rider from Region 3 shares her experience at the annual Youth Clinic presented by her local GMO, & how they enrich the experience for their youth.

Meet the USDF Team Member – Sarah Delahanty

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Meet Youth and Education Administrative Manager, horse show mom, and tennis enthusiast Sarah Delahanty!

Seen at the 2024 FEI North American Youth Championships

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Go behind the scenes at the 2024 Championships with the competitors, support teams, and USDF’s Sarah Delahanty for an amazing week in Traverse City, Michigan.

1996 CDS Northern Junior Championships

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We dug through our archives for this week's throwback and found this great photo by Sherri Scott Photography!

Double Dipping Disciplines

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A Young Rider from Region 2 tells how she fell in love with a Holsteiner, & discovered a love for fancy flatwork, earning them spots at the American Eventing Championships and GAIG/USDF Regional Dressage Championships.

No Tempis in First Level

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Collegiate competitor Emma T. shares the transition from hunters to dressage that she made with her Holsteiner, Pumpkin!

D4K™ Presents Coaching Kids of All Ages for Competition

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By Mary Moon: Dressage4Kids™ kicked off 2024 by presenting a panel discussion about “Coaching and Preparing for Competition and How Riders Prefer to be Coached”.

My Experience: USPC/USDF Dressage Recognition Program

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USDF has partnered with the United States Pony Club to recognize riders who participate in both USPC Dressage Rally and USDF-recognized competitions. Meet Zoe, who earned her Medallion Award in 2023!

A Lil Grace Goes a Long Way

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How do you define one’s purpose in life? Is it based on the fulfillment of goals? Is it based on completing your bucket list? Or is it simply finding LOVE for something that transcends oneself?

Looking Back and Thinking Forward

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By George Williams, USDF President This story is sponsored by Sidelines Magazine.  It originally appeared here. As the year comes to a close, we find ourselves...
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Working Hard but Not Moving Forward?

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Most of us begin the sport full of enthusiasm, inspired by the beauty and harmony of dressage. But over time, progress becomes harder to recognize.