U.S. Para Dressage Team Continues Winning Streak at Adequan^® Global Dressage Festival 9 CPEDI3*

The U.S. Para Dressage Team continued its winning streak in 2025, securing a second team victory at the Adequan^® Global Dressage Festival 9 CPEDI3* this past weekend. The team, composed of Fiona Howard and Diamond Dunes, Hannah Kingsley and Sir Chipoli, Cynthia Screnci and For Memory 4, and Marie Vonderheyden and Fan Tastico H, delivered standout performances across all grades. 

 

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“Every single U.S. Para Dressage Team combination performed well and saw improvements throughout the competition,” said U.S. Para Dressage Team Chef d’Equipe Michel Assouline. “We left behind great memories of good riding and happy horses.” 

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U.S. Para Dressage Team Chef d’Equipe and Technical Advisor Michel Assouline Renews Role Through 2028 and Leads First Para Dressage Symposium of Season

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Wellington, Fla. - The U.S. Para Dressage Program hosted the first Para Dressage Symposium of the year in Wellington, Fla., offering feedback and access to judging for combinations within the program. The two-day symposium is a key development opportunity in the continued progression of the program for Chef d’Equipe and Technical Advisor, Michel Assouline, who has officially renewed his leadership role through the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games.  

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USEF Para Equestrian Dressage Coach Certificate Program & Rider Symposium at Wheatland Farm

Purcellville, Virginia

April 25-27, 2025

 

Are you a dressage coach or therapeutic riding instructor looking to become a USEF Para Dressage Coach? Are you a para dressage rider eager to train with USEF Chef d'Equipe Michel Assouline? This three-day event at Wheatland Farm is your chance to learn, grow, and take your para dressage journey to the next level!

 

How to Apply as an Athlete:

Apply online via your USEF Athlete Dashboard at athletes.usef.org under Athlete Apps > Para Equestrian 2025 > Symposium Application.

 

Click here for application instructions for coaches.

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2025 Para Dressage Competitions

 

May 1-4: TerraNova Dressage CPEDI

Myakka City, Fla.

 

August 18-24: Festival of Champions / Para Dressage National Championships

Wayne, Ill.

 

October 23-26: Tryon Fall Dressage CPEDI

Mill Spring, N.C.

 

November 13-16: Desert Dressage

Thermal, Calif.

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The USEF International High Performance Programs and the USEF High Performance Pathway Programs are generously supported by the USET Foundation, the philanthropic partner to USEF. High Performance Program support is also provided by the USOPC and USEF sponsors and members.