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A Guide to USDF Rider Awards Medals

The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) offers a range of awards to recognize the achievements of riders, trainers, and horses in the dressage community. These prestigious awards are highly valued by dressage enthusiasts across the country. Earning a USDF Rider award or medal is a significant achievement, reflecting a rider's dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence in dressage. For trainers, it's a testament to their expertise and ability to guide riders to success. For horses, it's a recognition of their athleticism, intelligence, and trust in their riders.  In this article, we'll explore the USDF Rider Awards and Medals, what they represent, and what it takes to earn them.  By the end you will have a deeper understanding of a Professional’s credentials when listed. 

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What is Dressage?

You’ll find a lot of blogs telling you that the translation of dressage comes from a French word that means training. They’re absolutely right, but France wasn’t the origin of dressage.

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