Wellington, Florida – December 27, 2024 — The United States Para-Equestrian Association (USPEA) proudly announces the recipients of the 2024 Jonathan Wentz Memorial Classification Grant: Melissa Mayo of West Virginia and Sidney Snow of Texas. This prestigious grant, established in memory of para-dressage pioneer Jonathan Wentz, supports athletes with travel expenses for their first classification, a critical step in their para-equestrian journeys. Mayo and Snow joined Susan McLain who was ... Read More
The United States Dressage Federation: Lexington, Ky. –December 7, 2024 – The United States Dressage Federation™ (USDF) and the US Equestrian Federation (USEF) are thrilled to announce that, effective January 1, 2025, USDF will become the USEF Recognized Affiliate Association for Para Dressage. Leading up to this transition, representatives from the United States Para Equestrian Association (USPEA), USEF Para-Equestrian Sport Committee, and USDF representatives formed a taskforce that work... Read More
Written by: Lindsay Y. McCall Wellington, Fla. — December 5, 2024 – The United States Para-Equestrian Association (USPEA) proudly announces that Laura Mollrich, of Laguna Beach, California, has become the first para-dressage rider inducted into The Dressage Foundation’s prestigious Century Club. This honor celebrates horse and rider pairs whose combined ages total 100 years or more, marking a significant milestone in the equestrian community. Laura earned this recognition by per... Read More
USPEA Unveils New Board and Leadership Structure Written by: Lindsay Y. McCall Wellington, Florida -February 23, 2024 – Recently the United States Para Equestrian Association (USPEA) proudly announced the appointment of Eleanor Brimmer of Wellington, Florida, as its new President, ushering in a new era of leadership and enthusiasm for the equestrian community. The 2024 USPEA Board of Directors, carefully selected for their diverse expertise and proven leadership in their respec... Read More
Eleanor Brimmer Takes the Reins as President of the United States Para Equestrian Association Accompanied by Esteemed Vice President Carole Laulis, Secretary Regina Cristo, Treasurer Natalie Boyko, Athlete Representative Donna Ponessa, and Acknowledging the Outstanding Contributions of Interim President Tina Wentz Written by Lindsay Y. McCall Wellington, Florida – February 20, 2024 – The United States Para Equestrian Association (USPEA) is thrilled to announce the appoin... Read More
Para-Equestrian Ellie Brimmer Honored as Volunteer of the Year at the Adequan® United States Dressage Federation 50th Anniversary Convention Fellow Para Dressage athletes were honored with the Adequan® USDF Para Dressage Rider of the Year awards and All-Breeds Para Dressage Rider of the Year at the USDF Annual Convention in Omaha, Nebraska. Written by Lindsay Y. McCall Wellington, Florida -December 22, 2023 – The United States Para-Equestrian Association proudly announces ... Read More
USPEA Fall Educational Series for Para Dressage Equestrian AthletesArticle 3 Wellington, Florida – November 13, 2023 – The United States Para Equestrian Association’s (USPEA) goal is to assist new and emerging para dressage athletes and coaches as they navigate their way to the competition arena. Toward this goal USPEA will be releasing a series of articles to provide educational resources and USPEA grants to help reach national and international para dressage goals. The fi... Read More
Wellington, Florida – October 10, 2023 – The United States Para Equestrian Association’s (USPEA) goal is to assist new and emerging para dressage athletes and coaches as they navigate their way to the competition arena. Toward this goal USPEA will be releasing a series of articles to provide educational resources and USPEA grants to help reach national and international para dressage goals. In the USPEA Fall Educational Series #2, USPEA Explains Para Dressage Tests, Show Grants, and Lin... Read More
USPEA Fall Educational Series for Para Dressage Equestrian Athletes Wellington, Florida – October 2, 2023 – The United States Para Equestrian Association’s (USPEA) goal is to assist new and emerging para dressage athletes and coaches navigate their way to the competition arena. Toward this goal USPEA will be releasing a series of articles to provide educational resources and USPEA grants to help reach national and international para dressage goals. USPEA Fall Serie... Read More
