Dressage is a French term meaning "training." Although the discipline has its roots in classical Greek horsemanship, dressage was first recognized as an important equestrian pursuit during the Renaissance in western Europe. The great European riding masters of that period developed a sequential training system that has changed little since then and is still considered the basis of modern dressage.
The fundamental purpose of dressage is to develop, through standardized progressive training methods, the horse's natural athletic ability and willingness to perform, thereby maximizing its potential as a riding horse. For more information please go to the United States Dressage Federation.
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Regional Schooling Show Award Program
The USDF Regional Schooling Show Awards Program will offer regional recognition to USDF Group Members, competing in non-USEF-licensed/non-USDF-recognized competitions. The program will start on December 1, 2019 and run December 1 through November 30 yearly.
Four award divisions, including open, junior/young rider, adult amateur and non-professional will be recognized per region. The open division will offer six levels of recognition (Training, First, Second, Third, Fourth and FEI), with the junior/young rider, adult amateur and non-professional divisions offering an additional seventh level (Introductory).
USDF Group Members and non-USEF-licensed/non-USDF-recognized competitions that would like to participate in the USDF Regional Schooling Show Awards Program may do so by submitting the applicable application.
RSSAP Program Rules
Terry Ciotti Gallo - Developing a Musical Freestyle
Presented by Santa Fe Dressage Association
April 29th & 30th, 2023
Hosted by Terra Nova Equestrian Center
Clinic Information
Clinic Registration
Through the Levels - an Extraordinary Dressage Clinic with Debbie McDonald
Presented by Tucson Dressage Club
May 20th & 21st, 2023
Hosted at Pima County Fairgrounds in Tucson, AZ
Clinic Flyer
A Tribute to Long Time Region 5 Member, Karin Cassidy Lencyk
Karin Cassidy Lencyk Obituary
