Charlotte Bredahl has decided not to continue as the U.S. Equestrian Federation’s Dressage Development Coach, but will work through a transition with her replacement, who wil be chosen after a deadline of Nov. 1 for applications.
Meanwhile, the deadline has been extended to Nov. 1 to find a technical advisor to replace Debbie McDonald, who resigned as of Aug. 1.
Charlotte Bredahl, right, with Debbie McDonald at a developing dressage clinic at the USET Foundation. (Photo © 2017 by Nancy Jaffer)
Charlotte, who recovered from a brain tumor she suffered in 2020, explained that while her health is fine now, “having had a serious health scare has made me prioritize my time a little differently .After some long deliberations, I have decided it’s time for me to step down from my role as the USEF Dressage Development coach after the winter season in Wellington.
“It’s been a huge honor to have the opportunity to work with so many amazing combinations and their personal trainers,” she said.
“The U.S. Dressage Program and staff have been incredible, and we will continue to work closely together through the season as I help onboard my successor. I would also like to thank George Williams, Christine Traurig, and Debbie McDonald for their dedication as coaches in the program and, finally, I would like to extend my deepest appreciation to the Kundruns (Fritz and Claudine) for their generous support of the Development Program through the years.”
The USEF’s managing director of dressage, Laura Roberts said the federation “is grateful to Charlotte for her commitment to U.S. Dressage, and we know she will continue to be a supporter and familiar face for our athletes once her time with USEF comes to an end.
“She has provided invaluable knowledge to our development athletes, and we wish her all the best in the future. U.S. Dressage is in a period of change, and we see this as an opportunity to review the overall U.S. Dressage program coaching structure to determine how we can best support our combinations and reach the podium in the years to come.”
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