This resource post gathers essential tools and inspiration for riders preparing their own dressage freestyles. You’ll find official USDF links, helpful checklists, and examples to guide you through music selection, choreography, and show preparation. Explore tutorials on song structure, browse music genres suited for each gait, and listen to curated playlists for trot, walk, and canter. Whether you’re creating your first freestyle or refining an advanced routine, these materials offer everything you need to plan, practice, and perform with confidence.
USDF Resources
→ 2023 Freestyle Rules (Effective through 11/30/2026)
→ Checklist for Freestyle Riders to Prepare for a Show
→ Increasing Degree of Difficulty
Example Freestyle Videos
→ Learn about Basic Song Structure: Tutorial
→ Extensive list of Song Genres
→ Lots of great info and freebies from Sandra Beaulieu
Music Possibilities
I created these lists to help riders select music and to distinguish music types for the various gaits
→ Listen to MSF Trot on Spotify
→ Listen to MSF Walk on Spotify
→ Listen to MSF Canter on Spotify