THANK YOU!

We are proud to recognize the following 2026 NAYC Chef d 'Equipes for their support and guidance this season!

• Debbie DelGiorno, Region 1/2 Children Team and Region 1/7/8 Young Rider Team
• Liz Molloy, Region 3/8 Children Team
• Noah Rattner, Region 6/7 Children Team
• Nicole DelGiorno, Region 1 Junior Team
• Angela Jackson, Region 2 Junior Team
• Grace Burley, Region 3 Junior Team
• Joan Clay, Region 5 Junior and Young Rider Teams
• Ann Boehning, Region 7 Junior Team
• Bobbi Carleton, Region 8 Junior Team
• Marsha Lewis, Region 4/9 Junior Team
• Katharine McQueen, Region 3 Young Rider Team
• Ben Winger, Region 9 Young Rider Team
• Nicki Grandia, Region 4/6 Young Rider Team

UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES!!

Adequan®/USDF Pre-Convention Committee Meetings: You're Invited!

We hope you will join us this fall for USDF's pre-convention committee meetings via Zoom! Connect with your dressage community, let your voice be heard, or just learn more about the inner workings of USDF.

• Open to ALL members
• Your Handy Guide to Pre-Convention Committee Meetings
• Pre-Convention Committee Meeting Schedule

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

FEI YOUTH CLINICSS: New this year, each USDF FEI Youth Clinic will provide the opportunity for up to one athlete to be selected to participate in the USEF Dressage Youth Training Series. Selection will be at the discretion of the USDF FEI Youth Clinic clinician and athletes will have the choice to attend the East Coast or West Coast segment of the USEF Dressage Youth Training Series in early 2027.

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

DRESSAGE RADIO SHOW

Listen in as Sarah Delahanty, USDF Youth Manager, chats with Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac on USDF Youth Programs

NEWS FROM THE DRESSAGE FOUNDATION

2027 FEI North American Youth Dressage Championship Qualifying Memos:

• Children
• Junior and Young Rider
• U25

2027 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions Qualifying Memo:

• Intermediaire I
• Para Dressage
• Brentina Cup
• Young and Developing Horse
• Youth

NEWS FROM THE DRESSAGE FOUNDATION

Upcoming Grant Deadlines for Youth and Young Adults:

• October 15: Amanda Johnson Freestyle Fund and Capt. Fritz Fund for Young Rider Graduate Program
• November 1: Para-Equestrian Dressage Fund
• November 10: P.R.E. Horse Fund

The Dressage Foundation's Dream Program to Return to CHIO Aachen in 2027

TDF's Dream Program will return to Aachen, Germany, for the CHIO Aachen World Equestrian Festival in the summer of 2027! Thanks to generous donors, TDF's Dream Program: Aachen is a fully funded experience for riders ages 21-25 years old.

The purpose of the program is to enhance participants' understanding of dressage theory and upper-level training by spending time at the CHIO Aachen World Equestrian Festival. Participants will observe, discuss, and absorb all things dressage during the week, led by a dressage professional as a chaperone. Applicants must have experience training and competing at Fourth Level or above. For participants, the Dream Program will provide an incredible introduction to international dressage, significantly impacting their dressage careers.

Applications are due January 15.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/4xQ7Dgo

Honor Your Treasured Horse

Do you have a horse that has made an impact on your life? Consider celebrating that horse by donating to TDF through our Treasured Horses Fundraiser. All proceeds will go toward TDF's new Riding School Fund to give grants to dressage riding schools and lesson programs across the country. By honoring your special horse, you can help others get their start in our wonderful sport!

Learn more at https://bit.ly/3Tgb2pv

Any questions? Feel free to reach out! Contact us at 402-434-8585 or at info@dressagefoundation.org.

QUICK LINKS

Educational Opportunities

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

Awards and Recognition

• USDF Youth Shining Star Award Program (Ages 21 and under)
• Dressage Spirit Award

Competitions

• IDA Quiz Challenge (open to current IDA team members)