The United States Para Equestrian Association

06/02/2026

🚨 Deadline approaching!

Applications for the 2026 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions close June 18, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Apply now ➡️ usef.org/forms-pubs/zyfriRETADo/application-instructions

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04/18/2026

A reminder as we head into the summer show season, you should be submitting copies of your dispensation with your show entry. You can download a copy from your athlete dashboard from the USEF website. Always check to make sure the information on your dispensation is correct.

04/07/2026

04/07/2026

So nice to meet Liz and her team, looking forward to her joining our para family.

04/04/2026

03/13/2026

United States Para Equestrian Association Announces 2026 Board of Directors Updates
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03/02/2026

Survival Guide: Your First Schooling Show 🎓🍎

"Aside from learning your test, there are other things you should know before your first show experience, and since horses don’t come with a handbook, here are some tips I’ve collected from top trainers to help you survive your first schooling show."

Knowledge is power, especially for calming your show nerves! Let this article walk you through the pre-show prep, from cleaning up your horse to knowing when (and how) to approach the judge.

Read it now at the link below!

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03/01/2026

DSDCTA is Growing — And We’re Looking for Volunteer Leaders Within Our Community

Deep South Dressage & Combined Training Association is a fully volunteer-run organization, including our Board of Directors, and we are proud of the members who step forward to serve.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking DSDCTA members to serve as Volunteer Director-Level Subject Matter Experts in key focus areas. These individuals will help guide education, programming, and community engagement within their specialty.

Open Volunteer Director Positions:
• Junior / Young Rider
• Combined Training / Horse Trials
• Para-Dressage
• Western Dressage

We are also forming a small volunteer committee for Blue Angel Dressage, with the following roles:
• Breed Award Manager
• Volunteer Coordinator
• Sponsor & Administrative Support

These are volunteer leadership positions and an opportunity to help shape the future of DSDCTA within your discipline, support member engagement, and strengthen our community from within.

If you are interested in serving, please email [email protected]
and include:
1. The position you are interested in
2. A brief note about why you would like to serve in that role

Applications close March 15.
Appointments will be announced following Board review.

Our organization is only as strong as the members who choose to invest in it. If you have experience, passion, or a vision for one of these areas, we encourage you to step forward. Your leadership matters, and your voice helps shape the future of DSDCTA.

01/26/2026

Wellington, Fla. – The U.S. Para Dressage Team delivered a strong and consistent performance at the 2026 Wellington CPEDI3*, hosted at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) in Wellington, Fla.