In this episode of the Dressage Today Podcast, Stephany provides a recap of her experience at the 2025 USDF Annual Convention that took place in December in Lexington, Kentucky, including some potential rule changes that might affect you. She also talks about the purpose and importance of this annual convention, the reasons to attend and why the event might be changing in the future.

Also in this podcast, Aviva and Stephany introduce a new segment called Hometown Heroes. We want to learn about the people who’ve had a positive influence on your dressage journey. Even if your candidate isn’t a typical dressage trainer or rider, tell us about your hometown hero. We will select some of our favorites across 2026 to interview for a future podcast.

Plus, Aviva tells us about her five-day, whirlwind tour of Israel—from the horses and riders she met to the amazing landscapes and the food. You can practically taste it through the podcast!

Lastly, we need some new “Ask the L” questions! Please, loyal listeners, send us your most burning questions about dressage competition, your tests, a specific movement or anything else Aviva can answer to help you and your dressage horse reach your goals and enjoy the journey.

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