United States Dressage Federation

Big news! ?? USDF and US Equestrian are thrilled to announce that the 2025 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan? are scheduled for October 30 – November 2, at the World Equestrian Center (WEC) in Wilmington, OH. Based on consistent feedback from competitors over the years regarding the unpredictable nature of the November weather, WEC was selected as the site of the 2025 and 2026 US Dressage Finals, affording competitors and attendees alike an equivalency of experience in all aspects of this highly revered event. The selection of WEC was based, in large part, on the facility’s over 200,000 square feet of climate-controlled riding space, in which all championship classes will be held, more than 750 permanent climate-controlled stalls, delicious onsite dining, and numerous luxurious lodging options. Learn more about this update to our marquee ‘Centerline of Champions’ competition here: https://lnkd.in/g8ANySYX

USDF has announced the dates and location of the 2025 Adequan?/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference. It will take place January 20-21, at Mary Anne McPhail's High Meadow Farm, in Loxahatchee, FL. The 2025 conference will feature Olympians Christine Traurig, current USEF Dressage Chef d ’Equipe, and Monica Theodorescu, Germany’s current national head coach. Registration opens tomorrow, November 15. Read on here: https://lnkd.in/gBRwm7Du And learn more about the Trainers Conference here: https://lnkd.in/g_2BRKaQ

USDF is thrilled to announce two of our 2024 honorees: ??Carol Lavell will be posthumously inducted into the Roemer Foundation/USDF Hall of Fame, where she will join her superstar horse Gifted, who was inducted in 1997. ??William ‘Bill’ C. Woods will be recognized as the 2024 USDF Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Both of these honorees will be celebrated during the Salute Gala & Annual Awards Banquet, held at the 2024 Adequan?/USDF Annual Convention, in Houston, Texas. Read more about their contributions to our sport, & the lasting impact they have both made on dressage in the US, here: https://lnkd.in/gjWz9PMy

USDF extends its sincerest congratulations to Diane Welling for being named 2024 USDF Volunteer of the Year. As a passionate and long-time member hailing from Region 2, Diane’s dedication to the sport and her volunteerism is exemplified by her status as a USDF Silver Medalist and her volunteer efforts as part of the US Dressage Finals volunteer team for over ten years. In fact, she has attended the US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan? every year since the inaugural 2013 event. As this year’s honoree, Diane’s contributions and efforts will be recognized at the Salute Gala & Annual Awards Banquet, held Saturday night of the 2024 Adequan?/USDF Annual Convention, being held in Houston. Read more about her contributions to our sport here: https://lnkd.in/geH-qSmk

USDF is pleased to announce that, upon completion of the USDF Sport Horse Faculty Apprentice Program, Gwen Ka’awaloa of Elizabeth, CO, has been approved as the newest member of the USDF Sport Horse Faculty. In addition to being a USEF ‘R’ Dressage Sport Horse Breeding Judge, Gwen is a USEF ‘S’ Dressage Judge with Freestyle, Young Horse, and Equitation designations, a USDF Certified Instructor through 4th?level, and she has earned her USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold medals. ?Gwen also serves as chair of the USDF Outreach, Awareness, and Inclusion Taskforce and was named 2022 USDF Volunteer of the Year. It is due to her extensive knowledge and experience that Gwen has also been selected to serve as lead presenter in the upcoming USDF Dressage Sport Horse Breeder/Handler Seminar, held at Dressage at Devon, along with Noel Williams and Natalie DiBerardinis. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gEjg73_q

It’s almost championship season! ?? USDF is excited to announce expanded classes at the 2024 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan? and the return of the renamed Dressage in the Bluegrass. This year’s US Dressage Finals, which will be November 7-10 at the Kentucky Horse Park, in Lexington, KY, is a national championship competition for riders in youth, adult amateur, and open divisions at Training Level through Grand Prix. New for 2024, USDF has added two classes for juniors and young riders to the roster, one at Prix St. Georges level and the other an Intermediate I class. The show, which is in its 11th year, offers more than $125,000 in prize money. This year, the popular US Equestrian rated competition that runs alongside the Finals — formerly known as Dressage in the Bluegrass — is added back in to the schedule and has been renamed the USDF Fall Classic. The USDF Fall Classic, which runs on the same dates, is open to both Finals and non-Finals horses, allowing riders to bring more horses along to enjoy the facilities at the Kentucky Horse Park. Read more about the exciting new changes & opportunities here: https://lnkd.in/gSqWpgbw Photo by Susan J. Stickle

The Dressage Teams have been announced for 2024 Discover Dressage FEI North American Youth Championships presented by USDF! ?? The competition will be held July 30- August 4, at Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), in Traverse City, MI, with a total of 44 youth, age 14-21, from across the country competing. Young equestrians vie for team and individual medals in the Olympic equestrian disciplines of show jumping and dressage. The following riders and horses have been submitted on the NAYC Definite Entry for dressage and will represent the United States: USDF Region 1 ??USDF Region 1: Juniors: Laila Edwards and Farah Jade, Ryleigh Koch and Ruben D4K, Marley McCourt and Hide D4K, Ava Noone and Gucci. ??USDF Region 1: Young Riders: Abby Fodor and Dazzle, Sienna Rowe and Lightfire Just Do It, Genevieve Oliver and Shading, Taiwan Parrish and Bellini K USDF Region 2 ??USDF Region 2 Juniors: Autumn Vavrick and Dante, Emily Keithley and Dinamico, Cale Artz and Boston SWB ??USDF Region 2 Young Riders: Nicole Lang and Jagger DG, Alexia Pitzer and Richmond HL. USDF Region 3 ??USDF Region 3 Juniors: Justine Boyer and Campanero HGF, Virginia Woodcock and Mollegardens Sans-Souci, Alexis Troutman and Happy Feet, Alice Burley and S. Classic Conversion Cav-I. ??USDF Region 3 Young Riders: Alicia Berger and Aqua Marin, Kat Fuqua and DreamGirl, Allison Berger and Floriano HB. USDF Region 4 ??USDF Region 4 Juniors: Claire Tucker and Finnur. ??USDF Region 4 Young Riders: Ella Fruchterman and Isalita Roos. USDF Region 5 ??USDF Region 5 Juniors: Catherine Burlew and Flynn. ??USDF Region 5 Young Riders: Jessica Nordqvist and First Date. USDF Region 6 ??USDF Region 6 Juniors: Olivia Martz and Rihanna Ymas, Hannah Muckler and Bugatti C, Ella Curtin-Rothenberger and Landino K3, Mackenzie Brown and Romantic Rose. ??USDF Region 6 Young Riders: Norah Wright and Baccos Do Retiro, Trinity Schatzel and Hercules. USDF Region 7 ??USDF Region 7 Juniors: Carmen Stephens and Fox, Sage Chacon and Apfelkorn. ??USDF Region 7 Young Riders: Josephine Hinnemann and Copa Cabana MRF, Anna Yost and Irieno-S, Sophia Beck and Chachi, Grace Duggan and Farruco LXXXIX. USDF Region 8 ??USDF Region 8 Juniors: Caroline Colby and My Lorino. ??USDF Region 8 Young Riders: Quentin Sloan and Finn. USDF Region 9 ??USDF Region 9 Juniors: Adeline Batcheller and Luminosity JP, Bennett McWhorter and Dalia, Mallory Macomber and Atterupgaards Belafonte, MK Connatser and Schnell’s Highlight. ??USDF Region 9 Young Riders: Isabella Fielder and Nirvana-H, Sloane Macomber and Elburg T. USDF is proud to be a presenting sponsor of this event, & we wish the best of luck to all competitors! Read more here:, https://lnkd.in/gmB7ShDE

We are thrilled to invite dressage riders, trainers, breeders, and enthusiasts to join us in Houston, TX for the 2024 Adequan?/USDF Annual Convention! This year’s event is planned for December 4 - 7 at the JW Marriott by The Galleria. We hope you’ll join us as members and attendees get involved in the organization, through active roles in USDF governance, and plot its trajectory going forward. Follow our official event page to stay up to date as we get closer to Convention: https://lnkd.in/gwddWZpd

?? USDF is pleased to announce the launch of the new USDF Book Club, the latest program in a long list of education initiatives and opportunities created and offered by USDF. By participating in the USDF Book Club, members will be introduced to the published works of some of the industry’s top authors and professionals. ?? USDF will announce the book schedule for the year in December of the year before – 4 books per year, with a quarterly discussion schedule ?? 2024 books: ‘Riding Through’ by Debbie McDonald (July – September), and ‘Dressage for the Not-So-Perfect Horse’ by Janet Foy (October – December) ??♀?Participants will have the opportunity to interact with the authors during Q&A sessions with the Dressage Radio Show podcast and through webinars. ???? Opportunities to earn USDF University education credits via webinar attendance, quizzes, and submissions of “keywords” provided in Dressage Radio Show podcast episodes. ?? GMO and Regional awards will be available based on member participation. ?? Officially launching in July 2024, the USDF Book Club’s first selection will be ‘Riding Through’ by Debbie McDonald, followed by ‘Dressage for the Not-So-Perfect Horse’ by Janet Foy as the final 2024 selection. ?? For more information about the USDF Book Club visit: https://lnkd.in/gWDB4ijE

Mark your calendars for next year! USDF has announced the selected dates & locations for the 2025 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championships: USDF Region 1 (October 2-5) at the Virginia Horse Center, Lexington, VA USDF Region 2 (September 10-14) at the Waterloo Hunt Club, Grass Lake, MI USDF Region 3 (October 3-5) at the Georgia International Horse Park, Conyers, GA USDF Region 4(October 2-5) at the National Equestrian Center, Lake St. Louis, MO USDF Region 5 (September 18-21) at the Colorado Horse Park, Parker, CO USDF Region 6 (October 2-5) at DevonWood Equestrian Centre, Sherwood, OR USDF Region 7 (September 18-21) at the Murieta Equestrian Center, Rancho Murieta, CA USDF Region 8 (September 18-21) at HITS on the Hudson, Saugerties, NY USDF Region 9 (October 2-5) at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g3zkY-_P Thank you to our Regional Championship sponsors: Great American Insurance Group, SmartPak, LeMieux, & Platinum Performance! Photo by Lisa Michelle Dean Photography