As the sport continues to grow globally, many stakeholders are asking whether Minimum Eligibility Requirements (MERs) should be expanded—or strengthened—to raise competitive standards and create clearer benchmarks for participation.

Dressage in the United States continues to face challenges related to participation growth and spectator engagement.

Improving and promoting dressage horse breeding standards in the United States is not simply a matter of national pride; it is essential to the long-term sustainability, competitiveness, and economic health of the sport.

Most riders have experienced it at some point: the mean girls.