United States Dressage Federation

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The United States Dressage Federation, or the USDF, is the national membership federation for the equestrian sport of dressage. As a recognized international discipline association of the USEF, the Federation is committed to education, recognition of achievement and promotion of dressage in the United States.{{r|usdf-about}} {{Cite web |title=Recognized Affiliate Associations |url=https://www.usef.org/about-us/affiliate-associations |access-date=2025-02-13 |website=US Equestrian}}

The USDF was founded in 1973.{{r|usdf-history}}. It offers year-end awards for every level of competition, as well as different breeds, junior and young riders, and adult amateur riders.{{Cite web |last=website@usdf.org |title=USDF, Your Connection to the American Dressage Community |url=https://www.usdf.org/awards/ |access-date=2025-02-13 |website=USDF, Your Connection to the American Dressage Community |language=en}} It also puts on the US Dressage Finals annually, which includes classes from training level through the Grand Prix for all age level.{{Cite web |last=Release |first=Press |last2=Daily |first2=Horses |date=2024-08-13 |title=US Dressage Finals 2024 - What You Need to Know |url=https://horsesdaily.com/article/us-dressage-finals-2024-what-you-need-to-know/ |access-date=2025-02-13 |website=HorsesDaily |language=en-US}}

The USDF also has an instructor certification program, and offers many clinics for riders of all levels.

The Executive Board has four officers, nine regional directors, and three at-large directors. As of 2023, the president is George Williams.{{r|usdf-2023}}