Tag: Youth

Attending the 2023 Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention showed me another invaluable part of the sport, and I hope to attend again soon! Thank you, USDF!

Members Converged in Omaha, NE to ‘Take a Stake’ in Dressage and Celebrate USDF’s Golden Anniversary

It begins with readiness, then power coming from behind while lifting the thoracic sling, and finishing with balance - repeated again and again in a beautiful dance.

A Junior Rider in Region 9 shares about falling in love with the majestic Gypsy Horse, and how being introduced to dressage through western dressage has now led to an exciting pursuit of a USDF Bronze Medal.

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?

From new divisions to a competitor who swept all 3 of her classes, check out our list of unforgettable moments from the 2023 FEI North American Youth Championships.

Youth riders from across the country look forward to this week all year! The FEI North American Youth Dressage Championships (NAYC) presented by USDF...

By Lexie Halliwell, CDS- East Bay Jr/YR Representative

The USDF Youth Dressage Rider Recognition Pin Program was created to involve & educate youth in dressage. In Region 7, a set of triplets earned their first year pins!