USDF Sport Horse Prospect Development Forum

With focused groups for young professionals

June 28-29, 2025 Hilltop Farm, Colora, MD

Whether you're a breeder, owner, or trainer, the USDF Sport Horse Prospect Development Forum offers a unique opportunity to deepen your knowledge of young horse development and the essential foundations for future success in the dressage arena. This two-day seminar is a must-attend for anyone passionate about producing, developing, or evaluating dressage prospects.

Featuring:

Lehua Custer Wellington, FL An FEI rider and trainer well known for her classical training approach and successful development of young horses through the international levels.	Michael Bragdell Colora, MD A long time trainer and rider for Hilltop Farm where he has successfully developed numerous horses from their earliest training through the FEI Levels, including many national young horse champions.

The weekend will include:

• In-depth discussions on basic conformation and movement evaluations to select your ideal dressage prospect
• Groundwork techniques for foals and young horses
• Best practices for the starting process
• Training sessions featuring a variety of 3- to 5-year-olds at different stages of development and from diverse breeds
• Guidance on selecting the right pathway: traditional dressage competition versus the FEI Young Horse classes
• An interactive discussion on fostering the development of young and aspiring professionals — and how that supports the future of young horse development

Questions? Contact sporthorse@usdf.org