By Sharon Londoño Amateur status matters in USEF-licensed dressage and eventing because it determines eligibility for amateur-restricted classes and protects fair competition. When Amateur Status Begins Riders are automatically amateurs until age 18. Beginning at 18, a rider must declare and maintain USEF amateur status to compete in...
Gerlinde Beckers, Ph.D. A new show year is upon us, and with it comes fresh goals, busy warm-up rings, and riders of all experience levels sharing the same space. As we head into the season, it’s the perfect time to revisit warm-up ring etiquette and refresh...
Video created by Judi Dauterive and Marie Cobb In 1975, the Louisiana-Mississippi Dressage and Combined Training Association (LMDCTA) was formed. The club focused on the disciplines of dressage and combined training, bringing together a variety of riders and horses from across the area. In December of 2001, the...