Where Are They Now?

TDF's Young Rider Dream Program Launches Professional Dressage Careers

Since 2000, The Dressage Foundation’s Young Rider Dream Program has provided an annual fully-funded, life-changing experience for a select group of young riders, exposing them to international dressage in Europe and Wellington, Florida. This intense experience allows a week-long focus on dressage education, watching elite international riders in training and competition, discussing theory and building relationships.

2023 Young Rider Dream Program Group in Wellington

Of the 74 riders who have participated in The Dressage Foundation’s Young Rider Dream Program since its inception, 82% have become professional dressage riders. The program not only exposes Young Riders to the life and careers of international dressage riders, but it puts them in the spotlight and identifies them as riders to watch in the future.

Let's take a look at where a few of them are now:

Nicole DelGiorno - 2012 Participant

Bridgid Browne - 2019 Participant

Haley Smith - 2022 Participant

2005 Young Rider Dream Program Group with Klaus Balkenhol