The Blind Equestrian Community
Innovation and inclusivity, with support from The Dressage Foundation, continue to move dressage forward.
In 2025, the Blind Equestrian Community (BEC) received a grant from The Dressage Foundation's Michael Poulin Fund for Innovative Events and Programs. This was one of the first-ever dressage clinics solely for blind and visually impaired riders.
Not only did TDF help support this innovative event, but TDF also helped to support the creation of this video from Mia Boccella of Boccella Productions, who also happens to be a blind rider.
Clinic participants included four TDF Para Dressage Fund and/or Blind or Visually Impaired Riders Fund grant recipients. The instructor, Michelle LaBarre, recently received TDF's Team Tate Mentorship and Leadership Fund grant.
Through educational events and grants like these, TDF celebrates innovation and inclusion, as well as the opportunity to strengthen the dressage community for all.
Support for The Dressage Foundation's Para-Equestrian Dressage Fund or The Dressage Foundation is welcome! Click here to learn more about how you can help grow our grants and programs.
