Mastering the 2026 USDF Dressage Tests: A Practical Guide to Rules, Patterns, and Scoring Accuracy

Editor’s Note: Originally published on March 25, 2018, this guide has been extensively rewritten and updated for the 2026 USDF season to reflect the latest USEF rules, patterns, and diagrams. Introduction Dressage is the art of precision, harmony, and timing, and the 2026 USDF Dressage Tests offer riders an exciting opportunity to showcase these skills under … Read more

USEF EquiTests: Standardized Evaluation in U.S. Equestrian Competition

Editor’s Note: This resource has been a staple of the EquiApps library since 2018. For the 2026 season, we have streamlined and updated this guide to provide a concise, high-impact overview of the latest standards, ensuring you have the essential facts at your fingertips. In the United States equestrian system, consistency and objectivity in performance … Read more

EquiTests: Measuring Training Progress and Performance Consistency in Equestrian Sport

Editor’s Note: This resource has been a staple of the EquiApps library since 2017. For the 2026 season, we have streamlined and updated this guide to provide a concise, high-impact overview of the latest standards, ensuring you have the essential facts at your fingertips. In equestrian sport, objective evaluation is essential for guiding training, ensuring … Read more

FEI Prohibited Substances: Ensuring Clean Sport in Equestrian Competition

Editor’s Note: This resource has been a staple of the EquiApps library since 2017. For the 2026 season, we have streamlined and updated this guide to provide a concise, high-impact overview of the latest standards, ensuring you have the essential facts at your fingertips. In international equestrian sport, fairness and horse welfare are non-negotiable values. … Read more

EquiTempo: The Role of Rhythm and Tempo in Modern Equestrian Performance

Editor’s Note: This resource has been a staple of the EquiApps library since 2011. For the 2026 season, we have streamlined and updated this guide to provide a concise, high-impact overview of the latest standards, ensuring you have the essential facts at your fingertips. In equestrian sport, rhythm and tempo are fundamental elements that directly influence balance, … Read more

EquiList: Structured Data Management in Modern Equestrian Practice

Editor’s Note: This resource has been a staple of the EquiApps library since 2011. For the 2026 season, we have streamlined and updated this guide to provide a concise, high-impact overview of the latest standards, ensuring you have the essential facts at your fingertips. As equestrian sport becomes increasingly regulated and data-driven, structured information management … Read more