Deep South Dressage and Combined Training Association

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The wait is over... USDF is proud to present the winners of the 2026 USDF Arts Contest! 🎨📸

The annual USDF Arts Contest allows USDF members to express their interest in the sport outside of the competition arena. Each year, entries are accepted in the divisions of art and photography, and in three different age categories.

Check out the winning pieces from each category at the link below. Congratulations, artists!

🔗 https://yourdressage.org/2026/09/04/2026-usdf-arts-contest-meet-the-winners/

USDF would also like to offer a special congratulations to this year's Grand Prize winner, "Spring Fling" by Huppert Photography. This amazing piece will be featured on the cover of the 2027 USDF Member Guide.

Thank you all for another amazing year of artwork!

Huppert Photography

NEW Dressage Today Podcast with Sue Kolstad!

In this episode of the Dressage Today Podcast, sponsored by Farnam, KPP and Tribute Equine Nutrition, Aviva and Stephany talk to USEF ‘S’ judge Sue Kolstad about her unique perspectives as a judge, her priorities when judging, how to handle mistakes and any secrets she could provide to help our listeners the next time they show.

Click on the link in the Comments below to listen!

📸 Courtesy Sue Kolstad

Summer is winding down…share your summer memories with us!

Thank you to everyone that came to our luncheon meeting today and special thanks to Scarlett Siergiejczk, DVM for speaking on equine first aid and regenerative medicine.

Join us for our Annual Member’s Meeting
🗓 August 29, 2026
⏰ 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 Pace Community Center

This meeting is more than an update — it’s where our community connects. Stay informed about what your GMO is doing, how your membership supports our programs, and what exciting plans are ahead. Your voice matters, and this is where it’s heard.

This year we are adding even more value with a DVM guest speaker presenting on equine first aid and regenerative medicine — practical, relevant knowledge every horse owner can benefit from.

Be informed.
Be involved.
Learn with us.

We cannot wait to see our members in the room. 💛

Updated scores are on the website (direct link below)!
Submit changes/additions to [email protected]

https://www.deepsouthdressage.com/_files/ugd/d40dfe_8f5d61e72da3491d9bd83729f098947a.pdf

Coming up next Saturday (Aug 29)!