by Jessica Schroeder, assistant fair liaison, the U.S. Trotting Association

Columbus, OH — To promote life after racing for Standardbreds, the USTA has teamed up with the United States Dressage Federation (USDF) to participate in the All-Breeds Awards.

Photo courtesy of Tina Bombardo

Whiz Bang and Heather Caudill, winner of the 2008 USTA-USDF All-Breeds Open First Level Award, performs in Florida.

This award recognizes those that participate in Dressage competitions, declare as a Standardbred and have at least two scores valued at 60 percent or higher.

The USTA will award the top two placings at year’s end in the Open, Adult Amateur and Musical Freestyle divisions for the following levels: Training, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Prix St. Georges, Intermediate I, Intermediate II, Grand Prix and Musical Freestyle.

Click here for the USDF All-Breeds Award declaration form.

For more information, contact Jessica Schroeder at (877) 800-8782, ex: 3212 or e-mail jessica.schroeder@ustrotting.com.