USDF Announces New Dressage Spirit Award for Youth
Lexington, KY (May 4, 2022) - The
United States Dressage Federation™ (USDF) is pleased to announce the new USDF
Dressage Spirit Award, another recognition opportunity for youth in our sport,
which took effect on April
1, 2022. This new award recognizes USDF youth members who
have made significant contributions to their local equestrian communities while
promoting the sport of dressage in a variety of ways. These can include
activities such as volunteering, helping to form new youth clubs, fundraising,
or supporting local dressage-related events.
Any current USDF Group,
Education, or Participating youth members are eligible to be nominated and any
individual besides the nominee's parent or legal guardian, regardless of USDF
membership status, is eligible to nominate a deserving youth for this award.
Nominations may also be made by a USDF Group Member Organization (GMO). For
award recipients nominated by a GMO, the GMO will be recognized alongside the
recipient on the USDF website.
USDF National Youth Programs
Committee Chair Roz Kinstler adds, “This new award is to honor those youth
members who work hard to share the love of the sport of dressage with their
local communities. Often, these people are working behind the scenes, helping
at horse shows, or even within their own stables, so it's easy to overlook
them. Many don't have their own horses or regular riding opportunities, but
that doesn't stop them from sharing their excitement to be involved. It keeps
the future of our sport bright.”
For more information about the
Dressage Spirit Award, specific requirements, and the nomination process, as
well as all of the other USDF youth offerings and programs, visit the USDF
website at www.usdf.org or contact youth@usdf.org.
Founded in 1973, the United States Dressage Federation is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to education, recognition of achievement, and promotion of dressage. For more information about USDF membership or programs, visit www.usdf.org, email usdressage@usdf.org, or call (859) 971-2277.