WDCTA Member Katie Hiller Receives Grant

Source: The Dressage Foundation

April 24, 2012 - The Dressage Foundation's Renee Isler Dressage Support Fund recently provided two scholarships to young riders to support their participation in educational clinics.

Katrina Hiller (WI) was accepted by the United States Dressage Federation to participate in the Junior/Young Rider Clinic with Jeremy Steinberg on March 17-18, 2012. However, she needed some financial help to make the trip from Wisconsin to Maryland with her horse, Toy Soldier. Katrina received an $800 scholarship from Renee's Fund, which enabled her to attend the clinic.

"The clinic with Jeremy Steinberg was an incredible experience," said Katrina. "His methods were effective yet respectful to the horse, and overall made Toy much more supple, active, and rideable. I can't thank The Dressage Foundation enough for giving me the opportunity to ride for Jeremy!"

Since 2008, the Renee Isler Dressage Support Fund has provided nearly $40,000 in grants/scholarships to support young riders, the USDF Jr/YR Clinic Series, and dressage professionals. For more information about this Fund, go to www.dressagefoundation.org/Renee_Isler_Dressage_Support_Fund.htm or contact Jenny Johnson at (402)434-8585 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Dressage Foundation is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, tax-exempt, donor-driven organization that is dedicated to supporting and advancing the sport of dressage. The organization solicits contributions, appropriately allocates the donations, and awards grants and scholarships to dressage riders of all ages and levels. For more information, please visit www.dressagefoundation.org.

Prize Money Announced for Great American/USDF Regional Dressage Championships

Source: USDF

The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) and the title sponsor, Great American Insurance Group are pleased to announce the prize money which will be awarded for the 2012 Great American/USDF Regional Dressage Championships, presented by SmartPak and supported by Merial. The prize money awarded is divided evenly among the nine regions and 35 divisions that are offered, allowing each region to present competitors with over $18,000 in prize money and awards. Champions in each region and division will receive $279 in prize money, and an embroidered jacket and cooler both provided by SmartPak, Inc., official horse clothing supplier of USDF. Reserve champions in each region and division will receive $186 in prize money, along with a saddle pad provided by the Great American Insurance Group, title sponsor of the championships.

USDF is proud to recognize the sponsors of the USDF Regional Championships and would like extend a special thank you to the title sponsor, Great American Insurance Group, delivering long term value to their customers, as well as to the USDF Regional Championship program.

For more information about the Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championships, presented by SmartPak and supported by Merial, please visit the USDF website or contact the USDF office.

2011 Awards Recipients

WDCTA's 2011 Awards Recipients were announced at the Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet.  For more information please visit our Awards page.

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2011 Adequan/USDF Annual Convention Coverage

Sources:  DressageClinic.com and USDF

WDCTA receives national press attention at the USDF Convention in San Diego. Check out this documentary put together by our educational partner dressageclinic.com. WDCTA President Pamela Doolittle speaks at the 22 minute mark: