NEW PROGRAM

The USDF Youth Partnership Program gives aspiring youth \ and young adults the opportunity to shadow competition management and dressage officials at competitions. The program encourages participants to learn more about the behind-the-scenes professions that make our sport possible. The Youth Partnership Program will strive to achieve the goal of giving participants intensive and personal experience to understand the needs of managing and officiating at a competition.

2026 USDF FEI Youth Clinics Schedule

• Region 1: November 21-22 at Licking Creek Farm with George Williams
• Region 2: October 10-11 at Far Away Farms with George Williams
• Region 3: October 24-25 at Noble Steed, LLC with Lilo Fore
• Region 4: September 12-13 at Serenity Rose Equestrian Center with George Williams
• Region 5: October 17-18 at Nighthawk Equestrian Center with George Williams.
• Region 6: November 21-22 at DevonWood Equestrian Centre with Sabine Schut-Kery
• Region 7: October 24-25 at Hi Hopes Farm with Sabine Schut-Kery
• Region 8: October 24-25 at Weatogue Stables with George Williams
• Region 9: November 14-15 at Paragon Farm with Lilo Fore

2026 USDF Youth Outreach Clinics Schedule

• Region 6: November 21-22 at DevonWood Equestrian Centre with Ben Winger and Ben Albright
• Region 9: January 9-10, 2027, at Tex-Over Farms with John Mason

2026 Adequan®/USDF Pre-Convention Committee Meetings

You're invited! Returning this fall and open to all USDF members, USDF will be hosting virtual pre-convention meetings for each of its standing committees!

Each committee's meeting will give you the opportunity to gain insight into the ongoing work of that committee, ask questions, provide feedback on topics that are most important to you, and ultimately play a role in the future of USDF and dressage in the US. This is your chance to get involved! USDF's committees are constantly working behind the scenes for the betterment of the organization and the sport, and as a USDF member they want your input. Stay tuned - more details to come in the fall!

NEWS FROM THE DRESSAGE FOUNDATION

*New Application Deadline*

The Dressage Foundation is proud to support participants who want to take part in the USDF/USEF Young Rider Graduate Program that takes place in Florida in January 2027.

TDF's Captain Jack Fritz Fund awards grants of $750 to those who may not be able to attend the USDF/USEF Young Rider Graduate Program because of costs. To better align with USDF's timeline, TDF has moved the application deadline to October 15

Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4oGQK40

Upcoming Grant Deadlines for Youth & Young Adults

• September 1: Cynthia Aspden Youth and Young Adult Development Fund
• October 15: Amanda Johnson Freestyle Fund and Captain Jack Fritz Fund for YRGP
• November 1: Para-Equestrian Dressage Fund
• November 10: P.R.E. Horse Fund

There is always something new at TDF! Stay up to date:

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• Sign up for TDF's monthly e-newsletter at https://bit.ly/4qgDz9r

Hittin' the Road:

TDF will be at the USEF Festival of Champions in August, the USDF Finals in October, and the USDF Convention in December. If you attend any of these events, please stop by and say hi! It's a great chance to ask any questions you may have, and we usually have something fun to take with you!

Sharing is Caring:

Would you like to help spread the word to your dressage community about TDF's grants and programs? We're happy to send fliers, information, or set up a webinar to help more people learn about TDF and what we offer. Your help in spreading the word is much appreciated! Any questions? Feel free to reach out! Contact us at 402-434-8585 or at info@dressagefoundation.org.

QUICK LINKS

Educational Opportunities

• USDF Youth Outreach Clinic Program (Ages 10-21)
• USDF FEI Youth Clinic Series (Ages 12-21, and 12-16 FEI Pony riders)

Awards and Recognition

• USDF Youth Dressage Rider Recognition Pin Program (Grades 6-12)
• USDF Youth Volunteer of the Year (Ages 21 and under)
• USDF Youth Shining Star Award Program (Ages 21 and under)
• USDF Nomination for USEF Youth Sportsman's Award (Ages 17 and under)
• Dressage Spirit Award

Scholarships and Grants

• USDF Youth Convention Scholarship Program (Ages 21 and under)
• Ravel Education Grants (available to Shining Star recipients)
• Other Grants and Funding through The Dressage Foundation

Competitions

• USEF/USDF Dressage Seat Medal Program (Ages 18 and under)
• North American Youth Championships (Ages 14-21)

Other Youth and Young Adult Opportunities

• USEF Youth Programs
• USEF Lettering Program(Grades 5-12)
• USPC/USDF Dressage Recognition Awards