Dale Dedrick (Ann Arbor, MI) With a U.S. National Swimming world-record holder for a mom, a father that was an elite golfer, and a grandmother who rode in the Calgary Stampede, it seemed only natural for Dale Dedrick to become an athlete and equestrian.  After a few intense years, earning her M.D. from the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Dale stepped back into riding and her Dressage training evolved. During her orthopedic residency at the University of Michigan Dedrick was diagnosed ... Read More

Diane Kastama, Arroyo Grande, CA Grade I.  In 1991 a car crash left Diane paralyzed from the waist down. Although a lifelong horse person and dressage enthusiast, riding without the use of her legs was not much fun and she soon turned to driven dressage and then the exciting sport of combined driving. Her relatives and friends thought she was crazy for taking on a sport that involves sitting atop a tall carriage, pulled by a horse going “hell-bent” for speed. Diane started competing with her hom... Read More

Pam Johnson Grade 2, Pleasant Hill, MO Pam Johnson and her husband Kelly are the owners of K Bar J Ranch in Pleasant Hill, MO, where they give horse-drawn hay rides at various events. Pam has been involved in an array of different disciplines over her life, competing in everything from Three Day Eventing to Team Roping. Being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis put an end to those days, but that didn’t stop her. Pam put a cart and harness on her Christmas list and began driving. After volunteering... Read More

Karen Gorham Grade 2, Burnet, Texas Karen Gorham grew up riding horses at her childhood home in Michigan. Both Karen and Bill enjoyed riding but when Bill was taught by Milo Measel to drive, it would be the start of a future career with the driving discipline. After a move in 1967 with her husband Bill the couple settled in Texas. After witnessing Bill Long, an elite driver, in the Four-in-Hand World Karen Gorham and OCharley Championships and numerous other fantastic drivers, Karen and her hus... Read More

Meet the 2012 United States Paralympic Equestrian Team   Written by: Lindsay Yosay McCall Photographs by: Lindsay Yosay McCall  Thousand Oaks, CA July 28, 2012 – Meet the 2012 United States Paralympic Equestrian Team headed to London and the three alternates. The four United States Para-Equestrian Team horse and rider combinations and three alternates have been selected by USEF to represent the United States of America at the 2012 London Paralympics. Prior to traveling to London, the team ... Read More

Announcing the 2012 United States Paralympic Equestrian Team Written by: Lindsay Yosay McCall Photos by: Lindsay Yosay McCall   Gladstone, NJ –July 27, 2012 – These four horse and rider combinations have been selected to represent the United States of America at the 2012 London Paralympics.  Para-Equestrians will head to London, England to compete at beautiful Greenwich Park beside 78 other horse and rider combinations and 26 nations from around the world. The FEI horse inspection will occu... Read More

United States Para-Equestrian Driving Team Prepares for 2012 World Driving Championships  Written by: Lindsay Yosay McCall July 26, 2012- As the United States looks forward to the 2012 Paralympics for the United States Para-Equestrian Dressage Team, the Para-Equestrian Driving Team will be preparing for the 2012 Para-Equestrian World Driving Championships, scheduled August 30-September 2, 2012 in Breda, The Netherlands.     The 2012 USEF Para-Equestrian Driving Team for the World Driving Champi... Read More

Holly Jacobson Ipswich, MA Impressed by the level of riding, rider commitment and amazing horses, she first saw covering the 2009 USEF Para National Championships at Lamplight as a reporter, Holly crossed over from jumping and competing in the hunter ranks. In 1986, injuries from a carfire resulted in amputations of Holly’s right arm above the elbow and all the fingers on her left hand, nerve damage in her right leg, plus severe facial scarring. At the 2011 Para clinic at Carlisle Academy Therap... Read More

 Para-Equestrian Dressage Athlete Mary Jordan Leaves Lasting Impression at Official USA Olympic Day Written by Lindsay Yosay McCall Saco, Maine – July 22, 2012 – As the London Olympics/Paralympics approach athletes have been promoting and creating awareness of this spectacular event. On June 29, 2012, the Official USA Olympic Day occurred where hundreds of Olympians and Paralympians participated around the country in interactive and informative public speaking events. Created by the Unite... Read More