Lexington, KY (December 9, 2025) – The United States Dressage Federation™ (USDF) is pleased to announce the new 2026 USDF Executive Board, as elected by the USDF Board of Governors at its annual convention in Lexington, KY. This year’s elections included the positions of vice president, secretary, and regional directors for odd-numbered regions (1, 3, 5, 7, and 9).

Current USDF Secretary Debra Reinhardt ran unopposed to replace current Vice President Lisa Gorretta, who was selected to serve the final year of Kevin Reinig’s term when he was elected president in 2025, and former Region 7 Director and secretary nominee Carol Tice, also unopposed, were both elected by acclimation. Incumbent regional directors from Regions 1, 5, 7, and 9, Bettina Longaker, Heather Petersen, Regina Antonioli, and Bess Bruton, respectively, were also elected by acclimation, running unopposed. The only contested race was for Region 3 in which original nominees Stephany Fish Crossman and Lisa El-Ramy faced off against nominee from the floor Caren Caverly, with Caren coming out victorious and taking the reins from outgoing Region 3 Director Charlotte Trentelman.

USDF extends its sincerest thanks to all nominees and outgoing, incoming, and continuing members of the Executive Board for their dedication to both the sport and organization, and looks forward to a positive and prosperous 2026 under their leadership.

USDF nominations and elections are facilitated by the USDF Nominating Committee, and more information on the process can be found by visiting the USDF website, contacting a Nominating Committee representative, or contacting the USDF office.

Founded in 1973, the United States Dressage Federation is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to education, recognition of achievement, and promotion of dressage. For more information about USDF membership or programs, visit www.usdf.org, email usdressage@usdf.org, or call (859) 971-2277.