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# USDF Region 9

Representing dressage in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas

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## Posts

- [Lifetime Achievement Award Presented to Sarah Jane Martin](https://www.usdfregion9.org/lifetime-achievement-award-presented-to-sarah-jane-martin/) - Lifetime Achievement Award: Sarah Jane Martin By Kevin Reinig, USDF President In our estimation, this USDF Lifetime Achievement Award honors a member who literally saved the USDF during a time of organizational crisis, which qualifies as an extraordinary national-level contribution. Some of you here today may not know that, in the year 2000, the USDF
- [2025 Horse Person of the Year Recipient](https://www.usdfregion9.org/2025-horse-person-of-the-year-recipient/) - Congratulations to Barbara Richardson-Lewis, being awarded the 2025 Region 9 Horse Person of the Year. Barbara has been a USDF member since 1989. She served 12 years on the Dallas Dressage Club board. And has served on both the Region 9 board and several USDF National Committees. She became a USDF L Grad in the
- [2025 Region 9 Summer Meeting - New Orleans](https://www.usdfregion9.org/2025-region-9-summer-meeting-new-orleans/) - Region 9 Summer Meeting – New Orleans In mid July, despite the threat of a tropical system, (only a little rain one day) we had an awesome weekend in the French Quarter, New Orleans, at the Royal Sonesta Hotel. Thanks SEDA for hosting us, and congratulations on their 50th year GMO celebration! Fun, festivities, Region
- [What the Horse Thinks: Lessons from the JJ Tate Symposium](https://www.usdfregion9.org/what-the-horse-thinks-lessons-from-the-jj-tate-symposium/) - What the Horse Thinks: Lessons from the JJ Tate Symposium How connection, biomechanics, and intention shape true dressage partnership When you step into a JJ Tate symposium, you’re not just sitting in on a clinic—you’re entering a lineage of classical dressage. JJ brings the influence of her mentor, Charles de Kunffy, and all those who
- [DDC Equitation Clinic](https://www.usdfregion9.org/ddc-equitation-clinic/) - DDC Equitation Clinic By Lauren Fisher, photo credit Mane Vision Photography The Dallas Dressage Club kicked off an exciting first-of-its-kind USDF Dressage Seat Equitation Clinic with renowned judge Kathy Rowse (S) on March 29th and 30th. This clinic offered a valuable continuing education opportunity for judges, L graduates, participants, trainers, and auditors, as Kathy shared her expert
- [Lauren Spreiser Seminar](https://www.usdfregion9.org/lauren-spreiser-seminar/) - Lauren Spreiser Seminar By Natasha Fernandez, SEDA How do you make dressage fun? Well, you invite Lauren Sprieser to come on down to Folsom, Louisiana and do a symposium! This was the most fun I have ever had at a dressage symposium. Usually dressage and fun do not coexist in the same sentence but Lauren
- [My First Wellington Experience](https://www.usdfregion9.org/my-first-wellington-experience/) - The Beginning of My First Wellington Experience By Ruby Lewis, HDS My name is Ruby Lewis. I’ve had the tremendous opportunity to be a part of the Winter Intensive Training program (WIT) with Dressage 4 Kids (D4K). This is my first season in Wellington and I’ve learned so much in just a few weeks! In
- [2024 USDF Convention](https://www.usdfregion9.org/2024-usdf-convention/) - 2024 USDF Convention By: Ruby and Zoe Lewis Zoe, my sister, and I attended our first USDF Annual Convention this past December 2024. It was a wonderful experience! I enjoyed everything, from the lectures to meeting dressage people from around the country. Highlights for me included Lilo Fore’s youth lecture. She provided the judge’s perspective
- [Conditioning for Performance and Soundness with Jec Ballou : USDF NEI Event](https://www.usdfregion9.org/conditioning-for-performance-and-soundness-with-jec-ballou-usdf-nei-event/) - Conditioning for Performance and Soundness with Jec Ballou : USDF NEI Event By: Crystal Forsell What a Wonderful Weekend! Our weekend began with a demonstration from Jec Ballou. She showcased some of her foundational principles for her work in-hand. Her preferred piece of tack for in-hand work is a cavesson, which invites the nose out and throat latch
- [2023 USDF Convention - Omaha, Nebraska](https://www.usdfregion9.org/2023-usdf-convention-omaha-nebraska/) - 2023 USDF Convention in Omaha, Nebraska Convention photos courtesy Arlene Gaitan Wow…we can’t believe we won…thanks GMOs for donating baskets! And congratulations to Southern Eventing and Dressage Association for being awarded the best basket for GMOs in their size category! Bess Bruton- Region 9 Director; Sarah Jane Martin- Region 9 Secretary, & PM Delegate; Barbara
- [30th Anniversary Celebration Reunion of Region 9 Horse Person of the Year](https://www.usdfregion9.org/30th-anniversary-celebration-reunion-of-region-9-horse-person-of-the-year/) - 30th Celebration Reunion Of Region 9 Horse Person of the Year In honor of the 30th anniversary of the Horse Person of the Year program, a reunion of recipients was held on October 7, 2023, during the Region 9 Championship Show at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, Texas. The HPOY program began in 1993, to
- [2023 Horse Person of the Year: Nettie Olsen](https://www.usdfregion9.org/2023-horse-person-of-the-year-nettie-olsen/) - 2023 Region 9 Horse Person of the Year- Nettie Olsen Photo-left to right: Nettie Olsen, Bess Bruton R9 Director, and Carolyn VandenBerg, HPOY Chair Congratulations to our newest Region 9 Horse Person of the Year, Nettie Olsen. Nettie, who recently retired, faithfully served as the Region 9 Treasurer for over ten years. She created many wonderful
- [CTDS Symposium with Rachel Saavedra](https://www.usdfregion9.org/ctds-symposium-with-rachel-saavedra/) - 2023 GMO Education Event Last weekend’s symposium brought riders from training level to Prix St. Georges and a variety of different horses. The ongoing theme of the weekend was basics, basics, basics! We can often cruise along in our training (for a time) letting the basics run on autopilot, but Rachel’s finely tuned attention to
- [A Week of History-Making Excitement](https://www.usdfregion9.org/a-week-of-history-making-excitement/) - A Week of History-Making Excitement I just returned from Omaha, Nebraska, attending the FEI Equestrian World Cup Finals. Top riders/horses in Dressage, Show Jumping, and Vaulting, from around the globe, were vying for the coveted trophies...best in the world. It was an exciting four days. I saw several Region 9 folks, and enjoyed dinners with
- [2023 USDF Continuing Education in Musical Freestyle with Joan Darnell “S” Judge](https://www.usdfregion9.org/2023-continuing-education-musical-freestyle/) - 2023 USDF Continuing Education in Musical Freestyle with Joan Darnell “S” Judge For the 8th year in a row, the Dallas Dressage Club hosted the USDF Continuing Education in Musical Freestyle Seminar. This program in made possible with funding from The Dressage Foundation and the Edgar Hotz Judges Educational Fund. For registered judges, this program
- [Kat Kyle Passes Away](https://www.usdfregion9.org/kat-kyle-passes-away/) - Kat Kyle Passes Away It is with a very sad heart that we announce the untimely passing of Kat Kyle on December 9th. If you knew Kat you know what a wonderful person she was and the time she dedicated to dressage For many, many years she was instrumental in promoting dressage, sporthorses, and a
- [BACH Celebrates the New Year](https://www.usdfregion9.org/bach-celebrates-the-new-year/) - BACH Celebrates the New Year with Good friends, Good Food and Good Riding The Brazos Association of Classical Horsemanship gathered Saturday, Jan 7th at the home of Don and Marcetta Darensbourg to celebrate year end awards, congratulate a new Board and listen to and watch a wonderful presentation by Andrea Hart about musical freestyles. Before
- [2022 USDF Annual Convention](https://www.usdfregion9.org/2022-usdf-annual-convention/) - The 2022 USDF Convention was a great opportunity to get together and learn after several years of doing things virtually. Here are some photos from the event, courtesy of Bess
- [FWDC Adult Camp](https://www.usdfregion9.org/fwdc-adult-camp/) - FWDC Adult Camp - October 2022 Fort Worth Drressage Club organized and held our Adult Camp at Noble Champions in Cedar Hills, Texas in October. Our clinician was Janet Foy. Noble Champions is a boarding facility with emphasis on dressage and horsemanship. There is actually a horsemanship program that is very active with many young
- [2022 Horse Person of the Year: Donna Meyer](https://www.usdfregion9.org/2022-horse-person-of-the-year-donna-meyer/) - 2022 Horse Person of the Year: Donna Meyer Donna Meyer received the 2022 Region 9 Horse Person of the Year Saturday evening Oct 8, at the Region 9 Championship Show awards banquet. She was totally humbled, and surprised. Her family and friends from College Station, unknowingly to her, came to cheer her on. We pulled off
- [CTDS Member Symposium with Tara Stegen](https://www.usdfregion9.org/ctds-member-symposium-with-tara-stegen/) - CTDS Member Symposium With Tara Stegen Central Texas Dressage Society applied for the Region 9 GMO Education Grant, for a symposium held for their members.They were awarded $500. upon completion of the program. Region 9 still has $500. available in 2023 to award a GMO. Please check out the Region 9 website for criteria application. Below is CTDS's report.
- [Whit Returns to Germany](https://www.usdfregion9.org/whit-returns-to-germany/) - Whit Returns to Germany From November 8, 2010 through February 2, 2011, Anna Whitfield Watkins, or “Whit” as many of us Region 9 members know her, had the opportunity to train with Hubertus Schmidt. Now, after coming home and enjoying success at the Palm Beach Dressage Derby in Wellington, FL, Whit is returning to Germany.
- [Clare Morrow Helps a Wish Come True](https://www.usdfregion9.org/clare-morrow-helps-a-wish-come-true/) - Clare Morrow Helps a Wish Come True Clare Morrow teamed up with the Make a Wish Foundation to help Carley get her Wish: a horse of her own. Although Carley began searching for the “perfect horse” on the websites dreamhorse.com, and equine.com for quite some time, she had no idea that the search for her
- [Claire and Calimar Accept Invitation to Pan Am Selection Trials](https://www.usdfregion9.org/claire-and-calimar-accept-invitation-to-pan-am-selection-trials/) - Claire and Calimar Accept Invitation to Pan Am Selection Trials By Elaine Hildreth Claire Darnell of Georgetown, TX, & Calimar (Contucci/Vodka Gimlet), an American bred Oldenburg gelding, have had an excellent show season on the CDI-1* tour. They participated in the Region 9 CDI in Katy, TX this spring. She and Calimar earned the following
- [Region 9 TD Sally S. Chionsini Retires](https://www.usdfregion9.org/region-9-td-sally-s-chionsini-retires/) - Region 9 TD Sally S. Chionsini Retires Sally retired her "R" technical delegate on December 1, 2011. She was in the first group to be certified to measure ponies. Sally Also graduated with distinction from the USDF "L" program in 1998. She represented Region 9 as a TD Council member for seven years, served as
- [NTEC Richter Scale & Jonathan Wentz](https://www.usdfregion9.org/ntec-richter-scale-jonathan-wentz/) - NTEC Richter Scale & Jonathan Wentz return from London as Highest placing USA Horse & Rider! London was all and more than Jonathan could have imagined when at the age of twelve he set the goal of representing the USA at the 2012 Paralympics! London, being the birthplace of Para Dressage, was able to showcase
- [Region 9 Youth Participate in 1st Annual Emerging Dressage Athletes Program](https://www.usdfregion9.org/region-9-youth-participate-in-1st-annual-emerging-dressage-athletes-program/) - Region 9 Youth Participate in 1st Annual Emerging Dressage Athletes Program By Elaine Hildreth Four riders from Region 9, Allie Cyprus, Bronwyn Kordiak, Marlena Kurtz, and Ayden Uhlirreceived invitations to be a part of the first annual Emerging Dressage Athletes Program (EDAP), which received sponsorship from Horseshow.com and Purina. This year, there were clinics in Michigan, New
- [Ayden Uhlir: USEF Jr/YR National Champion](https://www.usdfregion9.org/ayden-uhlir-usef-jryr-national-champion/) - Ayden Uhlir: USEF Jr/YR National Champion As I walked down the gangway with my ribbons fluttering, the woman in front of me asked the question that had been plaguing me all day, “Did you win a beauty pageant?” I try not to grimace and then explain for the tenth time today what dressage is. I
- [Kassidy Peacock Earns USDF Gold Medal at 18](https://www.usdfregion9.org/kassidy-peacock-earns-usdf-gold-medal-at-18/) - Kassidy Peacock Earns USDF Gold Medal at 18 By: Elaine Hildreth When athletes achieve a lofty goal, it often seems like their success happened overnight. Reality, however, is that the achievement of such a goal requires not only tenacity, determination, guts, and a stroke of perfectly timed luck, it also necessitates a support team that is at
- [Anna Campbell Selected for USEF Youth Sportsman Award](https://www.usdfregion9.org/anna-campbell-selected-for-usef-youth-sportsman-award/) - Anna Campbell Selected for USEF Youth Sportsman Award Region 9’s Anna Campbell was recently selected as USDF’s national nominee for the USEF Youth Sportsman’s Award. The goal of this award is to identify future leaders in the equine industry and to recognize youth for their achievements. Candidates should demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the sport,
- [2015 Region 9 Summer Meeting](https://www.usdfregion9.org/2015-region-9-summer-meeting/) - 2015 Region 9 Summer Meeting The annual USDF Region 9 summer meeting was held in Rockwall, Texas, on August 1, 2015, and was hosted by Dallas Dressage Club. The meeting was open to all. DDC hosted a lovely get together on Friday night at the hotel, and the business meeting was conducted on Saturday. The
- [Tailwinds Farm](https://www.usdfregion9.org/tailwinds-farm/) - Tailwinds Farm Tailwinds Farm generously sent us a few images from their members. Enjoy!
- [Cecilia Cox and Carrie Chaffin Receive $1,000 from TDF's Carol Lavell Gifted Memorial](https://www.usdfregion9.org/cecilia-cox-and-carrie-chaffin-receive-1000-from-tdfs-carol-lavell-gifted-memorial/) - Cecilia Cox and Carrie Chaffin Receive $1,000 from TDF's Carol Lavell Gifted Memorial THE DRESSAGE FOUNDATION'S CAROL LAVELL GIFTED MEMORIAL FUND AWARDS $9,000 TO ADULT AMATEUR RIDERS (November 12, 2015) - The Dressage Foundation is proud to announce this year's recipients of the Carol Lavell Gifted Memorial Fund Scholarships for Adult Amateurs. Each will receive a
- [Region 9 Championships 2015](https://www.usdfregion9.org/region-9-championships-2015/) - Region 9 Championships The Houston Dressage Society (HDS) developed the perfect recipe for a successful show. They started with a generous helping of professional riders, well seasoned. Then, they stirred in a heaping helping of enthusiastic adult amateurs to spice up the energy. They added Junior and Young Riders to freshen the mix and blended
- [2016 Spring Update from the Regional Director](https://www.usdfregion9.org/2016-spring-update-from-the-regional-director/) - 2016 Spring Update from the Regional Director From Director: Sherry Guess, OK 2016 Spring Executive Board Meeting, April 23 – 24 Lexington, Kentucky Our 2015 Great American/USDF Region 9 & Southwest Dressage Championship and HDS Autumn Classic was again held at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy TX. Hosted by Houston Dressage Society, attendance
- [2017 USDF Convention and Awards Gala](https://www.usdfregion9.org/2017-usdf-convention-and-awards-gala/) - 2017 USDF Convention and Awards Gala
- [2017 Summer Update from the Regional Director](https://www.usdfregion9.org/2017-summer-update-from-the-regional-director/) - 2017 Summer Update from the Regional Director The Region 9 Summer Meeting is an opportunity for members from all five states to gather and discuss their concerns, give guidance, and report on activities within their Boards and GMOs. All attendees are able to bring up topics, seek information and vote on any decisions. Please look
- [2018 Summer Meeting](https://www.usdfregion9.org/2018-summer-meeting/) - 2018 Summer Meeting Many thanks to everyone who attended the Summer Meeting and to Fort Worth Dressage for hosting. A good time was had by all and much was accomplished.
- [Two Region 9 Para-Riders Going to WEG](https://www.usdfregion9.org/two-region-9-para-riders-going-to-weg/) - Two Region 9 Para-Riders Going to WEG We have two competitors in Region 9 that are going to the World Equestrian Games in Tryon, NC in September. One is Roxanne Trunnell, a Grade I competitor who is also an Olympian (Rio de Janiero, Brazil) and competed at WEG 2014 (Caen, France). The other is Katie
- [SWDC - A History](https://www.usdfregion9.org/swdc-a-history/) - SWDC - A History The 2018 Southwest Dressage Championship will be the thirtieth anniversary. Little known facts include that SWDC was created in Meg Fleming’s kitchen. A group just decided to do it. Sue Nichcols and Laura Lynn Bushager were instrumental in getting the show off the ground. The first chairman of SWDC was Becky
- [NAYC Experience](https://www.usdfregion9.org/nayc-experience/) - NAYC Experience By Gage Milers When I was asked to reflect upon my NAYC experience, the word “unforgettable” immediately came to mind. However, the reasoning behind my spontaneous selection of this word was not immediately apparent. What was it that made NAYC so “unforgettable?” Perhaps it was the first time exposure to the strictly-enforced FEI rules and protocol, the sheer size of
- [2021 Region 9 Championships Recap](https://www.usdfregion9.org/2021-region-9-championships-recap/) - 2021 Region 9 Championships Recap The 2021 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Region 9 & Southwest Dressage Championships and HDS Autumn Classic was again held at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center, in Katy, TX. Houston Dressage Society, the staff, and volunteers did a great job !!! We appreciate all their hard work, time, & dedication! There were
- [USDF Convention Salt Lake City](https://www.usdfregion9.org/usdf-convention-salt-lake-city/) - USDF Convention Salt Lake City

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.usdfregion9.org/) - USDF Region 9 Representing dressage in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas [vc_row type="in_container" full_screen_row_position="middle" column_margin="default" column_direction="default" column_direction_tablet="default" column_direction_phone="default" bg_color="#ffffff" scene_position="center" top_padding="40" constrain_group_1="yes"
- [Reports](https://www.usdfregion9.org/reports/) - Reports Executive Board Reports 2026 Spring Board Report 2025 Fall Board Report 2025 Spring Board Report 2024 Spring Board Reort 2024 Fall Region 9 Report 2023 Fall Region 9 Report 2023 Spring Board Report 2022 Fall Executive Board Report 2022 Spring Board Report 2021 Fall Board Report 2021 Spring Board Report 2020 Spring Board Report
- [Region 9 Meetings](https://www.usdfregion9.org/region-9-meetings/) - Region 9 Meetings Region 9 2026 Summer Meeting, July 16-19 thank you to everyone who made the meeting a success!
- [Memorials](https://www.usdfregion9.org/memorials/) - In Memoriam… Sally Seale Chionsini Sally Lynn Seale Chionsini, 89, of Georgetown, Texas, passed away on February 24, 2026. Sally was born November 2, 1936, in Houston to James and Agnieze Seale. She graduated from Jasper High School in 1954, where she played the flute in the school band and served as Drum Major her
- [Region 9 Meeting Minutes](https://www.usdfregion9.org/meeting-minutes/) - Region 9 Meeting Minutes December 2025 Meeting Minutes November 2025 Zoom Meeting Minutes July 2025 Meeting Minutes December 2024 Meeting Minutes November 2024 Meeting Minutes 2024 Summer Meeting Minutes 2023 November 17 Minutes 2023 November 30 Minutes Summer 2023 Minutes Convention 2022 Minutes Fall Meeting 2022 Minutes Summer Meeting 2022 Minutes Convention 2021 Minutes Summer Meeting
- [Omnibus](https://www.usdfregion9.org/omnibus/) - Region 9 Omnibus The 2026 Omnibus is available for download here. Order a hard copy of the Omnibus online here (choose Omnibus Hard Copy from the dropdown menu) Advertise in the 2027 Omnibus! Information here. Payment information here.
- [Competitions-Century Club](https://www.usdfregion9.org/competitions-century-club/) - The Dressage Foundation – Century Club “In order to become a member of the Century Club, the rider and horse’s combined ages must total 100 years or more! The team must ride any Level dressage test in front of a judge at a show or event. We now have 80 Century Club teams. Application link
- [Competitions-Regional Championships](https://www.usdfregion9.org/competitions-regional-championships/) - Great American Insurance Group/United States Dressage Federation Region 9 Dressage Championships licensed by United States Equestrian Federation Inc. & HDS Autumn Classic Katy, TX Additional show information may be found on the USDF website The Great American/USDF Regional Dressage Championships program is designed to promote and recognize the pursuit of excellence by providing a showcase competition that
- [Regional Timeline](https://www.usdfregion9.org/regional-timeline/) - USDF & Region 9 Timeline Note: Applications for Region 9 grants and awards are available on the Region 9 Website: www.usdfregion9.org or contact: region9dir@usdf.org January New GMO officers review the GMO Handbook on the USDF Web site. GMOs submit an updated list of officers to USDF office, with copy to Regional Director. Nominations for Region 9 Teaching Excellence
- [Region 9 Forms](https://www.usdfregion9.org/region-9-forms/) - Forms Here are some quick links to forms you may need. Additional information about any of these items can be found on the related page of the website. Show Entry/Stable Forms Show entries and stable forms are found on each show’s website. Competition Evaluation Forms This information is available from USEF Additional USEF Forms Visit the USEF
- [Judges & Technical Delegates](https://www.usdfregion9.org/judges-and-technical-delegates/) - Judges and Technical Delegates If you’re planning a recognized show, you’ll need at least one judge and a Technical Delegate. If you need a schooling show judge, graduates of the USDF “L” program will fill that bill. Contact information for show officials in Region 9 is listed below. A complete list of licensed officials is available
- [Region 9 Policies and Procedures](https://www.usdfregion9.org/region-9-policies-and-procedures/) - Policies and Procedures Region 9 Policies and Procedures Region 9 Championship Guidelines Region 9 Addendum April 2012
- [GMO Travel Grant](https://www.usdfregion9.org/gmo-travel-grant/) - GMO Travel Grant Fund This fund was established to help GMOs offset the cost of sending a member to the summer Region 9 meeting or the USDF National Convention. GMO Travel Grant Application 2010 GMO Travel Grant Recipients Read the reports from MsEDA’s Molly Morrison. and CTDS’s Jen Jarvis. 2009 GMO Travel Grant Recipients Read
- [GMO Education Grants](https://www.usdfregion9.org/gmo-education-grants/) - Region 9 Education Grants Any GMO that would like to apply for Region 9 Educational Grant funds, click here for application (pdf) See this document for guidelines and tips Applications must be received by the adult educational regional representative, and regional director at least 30 days prior to event. Email to Betty Beebe and Bess
- [Competitions-General Information](https://www.usdfregion9.org/competitions-general-information/) - Competitions – General Information Contact Competition Management Have a question about Region 9 competitions? Contact the Region 9 Competition Management Chair, Marilyn Kulifay, with any questions or comments. Technical Delegate Rep for Region 9 is Carolyn VandenBerg. For more information or questions, please contact her. See also the USDF and USEF web sites. Show Entry/Stable Forms Show entries and
- [Region 9 Teaching Excellence Award](https://www.usdfregion9.org/teaching-excellence-award/) - USDF Region 9 Teaching Excellence Award Managed by The Dressage Foundation The vast majority of prizes and awards are won at horse shows by top competitors. Occasionally a trainer/instructor can apply for and receive a scholarship or grant for continuing education purposes. It is time to recognize those who teach well. Recipients of the $5,000
- [Region 9 Jr/YR](https://www.usdfregion9.org/region-9-jr-yr/) - Region 9 Jr/YR The North American Youth Championships – Overview The NAYC is the premier equestrian competition in North America for junior and young riders, age 14-21. Young equestrians come from the United States, Bermuda, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean Islands to vie for team and individual FEI medals in the three Olympic
- [Youth / Young Riders Resources](https://www.usdfregion9.org/youth-young-riders-resources/) - Youth/Young Riders Resources Region 9 Youth Director Jessica Fan (email) Please send Youth News to Jessica for publication. The U.S. Dressage Federation Programs & Education Coordinator Phone: (859) 971-2277 E-mail: youth@usdf.org www.usdf.org U.S. Dressage Foundation 4051 Iron Works Parkway Lexington, KY 40511 USDF Youth E-Newsletter (June 2022) Who are youth? In USDF, a Youth membership is
- [USDF Resources](https://www.usdfregion9.org/usdf-resources/) - USDF Resources Here are some quick links to resources USDF offers to its members
- [USDF Region 9 Jr/YR](https://www.usdfregion9.org/usdf-region-9-jr-yr/) - The North American Youth Championships – Overview The NAYC is the premier equestrian competition in North America for junior and young riders, age 14-21. Young equestrians come from the United States, Bermuda, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean Islands to vie for team and individual FEI medals in the three Olympic equestrian disciplines of
- [Region 9 USDF “L” Graduates](https://www.usdfregion9.org/region-9-l-graduates/) - If you’re planning a recognized show, you’ll need at least one judge and a Technical Delegate. If you need a schooling show judge, these graduates of the USDF “L” program will fill that bill.A complete list of licensed officials is available on the USDF website. To update this information or to report an error, please contact the webgroom. Region 9
- [Region 9 News](https://www.usdfregion9.org/region-9-news/) - Region 9 News Join our email list and get news updates right in your inbox! We typically send out our e-newsletter once per month, and we will never sell your email address. Sign Up Today News Archive
- [Region 9 Horse Person of the Year Award Recipients](https://www.usdfregion9.org/region-9-horse-person-of-the-year-award-recipients/) - Horse Person of the Year – Recipients [table id=8 /]
- [Region 9 Horse Person of the Year Award Guidelines](https://www.usdfregion9.org/region-9-horse-person-of-the-year-award/) - Horse Person of the Year – Guidelines Deadline for Nominations is August 15. Submit to Carolyn VandenBerg (email) Selection criteria for the USDF Region 9 Horse Person of the Year, needs to be broad and flexible. For one thing, we will be considering persons whose contributions are quite different and cannot be measured well against
- [Para-Equestrian](https://www.usdfregion9.org/para-equestrian/) - Para-Equestrian What is Para Equestrian Dressage? It is a sport where any athlete with a measurable disability can compete on a level playing field with other athletes with the similar disabilities. Competitors can show at a local level to an international level. USEF is the governing body for international competitions. We celebrate the achievements of para-equestrian
- [News](https://www.usdfregion9.org/news/) - News AllApplauded MembersAround the RegionFrom the Regional DirectorIn The NewsMemorials Lifetime Achievement Award Presented to Sarah Jane MartinLifetime Achievement Award Presented to Sarah Jane Martin 2025 Horse Person of the Year Recipient2025 Horse Person of the Year Recipient What the Horse Thinks: Lessons from the JJ Tate SymposiumWhat the Horse Thinks: Lessons from the JJ
- [Links](https://www.usdfregion9.org/links/) - Important Links USDF USEF USPEA The Dressage Foundation SWDC New to dressage? Learn more about it here.
- [Instructors](https://www.usdfregion9.org/instructors/) - Check out our Advertisers section for additional trainers and instructors in Region 9. USDF Certified Instructors [table id=6 /] The following are USDF Associate Instructors [table id=7 /]
- [GMO Volunteer of the Year Award](https://www.usdfregion9.org/gmo-volunteer-of-the-year-award/) - USDF Volunteer of the Year Award Information about these awards may be found on the USDF website. GMO Volunteer of the Year / USDF Volunteer of the Year GMO Volunteer of the Year Award Past Recipients 2021 Award: Jennifer Landers – Conway, AR 2020: Ann Houchin – Tulsa, OK 2019 Award: Deryn Stewart – Ponca City,
- [GMO List](https://www.usdfregion9.org/gmo-list/) - Group Member Organizations (GMOs) in Region 9 Resources for GMOs – such as the GMO handbook, applications, forms and guidelines – may be found on the USDF website. Marketing tools are also available for GMOs from USDF. To update or report errors in the information here, please e-mail the webgroom. [table id=1 /]
- [Contact Us](https://www.usdfregion9.org/contact-us/) - We’d love to hear from you! Have questions? Contact the appropriate person below. Our Region 9 Director is Bess Bruton: 5696 Piper Ln, College Station, TX 77845 • 662-701-9854, email [table id=2 /]
- [Competitions-Team Competitions](https://www.usdfregion9.org/competitions-team-competitions/) - Team Competitions To apply for the Region 9 Youth Team Competition, contact: Jessica Fan Organizer Guidelines Host Application Adult Team Competition Guidelines Region 9 Team Participation Form Additional suggestions for your event: Showmanship class for dressage juniors where juniors do a walk test in hand with their horse and then also a walk/trot test in
- [Calendar](https://www.usdfregion9.org/calendar/) - Event Calendar Check out the variety of educational opportunities and competition events available in Region 9. For information on any of these events, contact the organizers directly.
- [Advertisers](https://www.usdfregion9.org/advertisers/) - Omnibus Advertisers Please support our advertisers from the Omnibus! [table id=3 /]
- [Adult Education](https://www.usdfregion9.org/adult-education/) - Adult Education The Region 9 Adult Education Coordinator(s) is Betty Beebe. For questions or futher information, contact Betty (gb6265@sbcglobal.net). How to be chosen as a clinic participant There are a number of “little” things that you can do to improve your chances of being selected for these clinics as well as any other that you wish
- [About Us](https://www.usdfregion9.org/about-us/) - About Us Established in 1989, the United States Dressage Federation Region 9 includes the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas. Regional Director Bess Bruton 5696 Piper Ln College Station, TX 77845 662-701-9854 bessbruton@gmail.com Past Regional Directors 1989-1995 – Becky Snell 1996-December 2000 – Sarah Jane Martin December 2000-January 2001 – Acting Region 9
- [Instructors - Continuing Education](https://www.usdfregion9.org/continuing-education/) - Continuing Education Region 9 commends our Instructors for keeping up with the latest information. To find out full details on how to get your name and continuing education listed here, Read This Letter! [table id=9 /]

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