Apr
13
to Apr 14

Gail Matheus Clinic

Venue:

Marimac Farm, Lexington, KY

Information:

Join us April 12 & 13 at Marimac Farm in Lexington for a clinic with WDAA World Show judge, trainer, and rider Gail Matheus.

Gail is the WDAA Director of Judge and Member Education and a USDF Bronze & Silver Medalist - plus has her Bronze & Silver Musical Freestyle Bars. She  is also a USEF “R” Western Dressage Judge, including WDAA & AQHA World Shows, is a WDAA World Champion rider and trainer, and a USDF “r" Judge Applicant.

Participants are welcome to ride either classical or western dressage, or to bring their young horses for tips on presenting sport horses in hand.

Plan to stay for lunch on Saturday to hear Gail’s insights on best practices for recording rides for online showing.


$150 per ride/in-hand session, Limit 2 slots per rider per day (4 total). Auditors welcome. 

Host facility: Marimac Farm (460 Paynes Depot Rd, Lexington, KY 40511), indoor arena with GGT footing. Please note stabling is not available on site Day and overnight stabling is available at nearby Saddles & Sheets in Midway. Call 303-579-5682 to arrange stabling. 

Questions? Email Madison Lee, madisonlee48@gmail.com. 

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Apr
6
8:30 AM08:30

Teresa Stewart Clinic

Venue:

Flying Cross Farm, Goshen, KY

Information:

Teresa is a highly accomplished "S" judge with distinctions in freestyle, young horse, and equitation. Her judging portfolio includes prestigious events such as numerous regional championships, the US Dressage Finals, and the Festival of Champions.

In addition to her judging achievements, Teresa has developed multiple horses through the FEI levels, earning her USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medals. Among her most notable accomplishments is her partnership with My Rowan, her former event horse and the first horse she trained from First Level to Grand Prix.

Teresa is unique in the world of dressage because she is a coach, trainer, competitor, and sought-after judge. Teresa balances her time between judging, running a full-time training program, and competing her own horses.

Today, Teresa continues to contribute to the dressage community as a respected judge, trainer, and advocate for thoughtful and progressive horse training. She is also an active member of multiple USDF committees, as part of her commitment further shaping the sport's future.

Priority to KDA members competing in the KDA Early Spring Show on Saturday, April 5th.  

$125/ride. No refunds. 

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Mar
29
8:00 AM08:00

Daffodil Dressage Show

Venue:

Masterson Station Park, Lexington, KY

About:

KDA approved: Daffodil Dressage is a one day schooling show which will take place at Masterson Station Park in Lexington KY. It is offered for horses and riders to prepare for the spring showing season.

Open Date: 02/14/2025

Close Date: 03/19/2025

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Mar
24
8:30 AM08:30

Western Dressage Clinic: Cindy Butler

Venue:

Steeple Pointe Farm in La Grange, KY.

Information:

Cindy Butler of Caseyville, IL is the current President of Western Dressage Association of America (WDAA). Cindy received her bachelor’s degree in Equestrian Science and Business Administration from William Woods College.

Cindy has shown horses most of her life, competing in everything from park harness to pole bending as well as Western Dressage. She has earned multiple World Championship titles and high point awards in the show ring and on the trail. 

Cindy has managed horse shows, led equine 4-H, organized judging competitions, and served as President of several local and State equine associations. She trained horses and taught riding lessons for many years and still conducts Western Dressage Clinics around the country.

Cindy serves on the following USEF committees: the National Affiliates Advisory Group of the National Breeds and Disciplines Council, the National Breeds and Disciplines Council, and the Western Dressage Committee.  She works as an instructor in the WDAA Group Apprentice Judges’ Program and the WDAA Judges’ seminar and serves on many of WDAA’s committees.

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$150 per ride/Limit 10 rides

Auditing is free.  Contact Madison Lee at madisonlee48@gmail.com

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Mar
23
8:00 AM08:00

Spring Run Dressage Show

Venue:

Spring Run Farm, 10200 Hwy 329, Prospect KY  

About:

KDA approved: Spring Run Dressage Show is a one day schooling show which will take place at Spring Run Farm in Goshen, KY.

Judges -  Tracy Scott & Laura Burkett

TD - Shelley Ryan

Intro to Gran Prix

Open Date: 02/01/2025

Close Date: 03/18/2025

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Feb
15
10:00 AM10:00

KDA Ring Stewarding, Bit Checking, Scribing and Scoring Clinic

Venue:

Central Kentucky Riding for Hope

or via Google Meet (formerly Zoom).

Google meet (formerly zoom):

This year we are trying out a new sound system to hear each presenter and audience members better than ever.

Link and phone numbers to join Google Meet will be provided closer to the time. If you sign up with your email address, you will receive an email as well.

What:

Four different presenters will cover every volunteer job we have in dressage shows. Susan Moran is a Technical Delegate, a rulebook whiz, and she will talk about bit checking and stewarding.

Maggie Metcalf is one of our veteran scribes. She will describe what it is like and what to expect. How to scribe in a fast paced environment.

Susan Posner is a small r judge who volunteers to come to this clinic and act as a judge in front of a video so you all can practice scribing. She answers questions and presents different scenarios.

Suzanne Richards is a long time scorer. She has a what to do and what not to do list to help you learn organization and rules.

Lunch, pizza and drinks will be provided.



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Sep
12
to Sep 15

Great American Insurance Group/United States Dressage Federation Region 2 Championships Licensed by United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. and KDA Fall Classic I

Venue:

Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY

Hunter Jumper Arenas

Judges:

Joan Darnell, S

Judith Downer, S

Lilo Fore, S

Janet Foy, S

Hilda Gurney, S

Michael Osinski, S

Debbie Rodriguez, S

Kathy Rowse, S

Charlotte Trentelman, S

Show Manager:

Kathy Grisolia, 631-338-6340

Prize List:

Opening date: July 15

Closing date: August 19

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Jun
21
to Jun 23

Lilo Fore Riding Clinic

Originally from Germany, outside Dusseldorf, Liselotte (Lilo) Fore is the owner of “Sporthorse America” in Santa Rosa, California for which she has been honored for her major role in raising the quality of dressage training and horses to an international level. She served as an FEI 5 Star judge; in that capacity she has been a member of the Ground Jury for numerous international competitions such as the World Cup final in Las Vegas, Olympics, Pan American Games, and World Equestrian Games including the recent WEG in Normandy. She is among the founders and served as chair of the USDF Instructor-Trainer Certification Program. She is continuously involved in many educational programs for Dressage trainers, teachers and judges throughout the United States. Among countless other accolades and awards, in 2017, Lilo was inducted into the Roemer Foundation/USDF Hall of Fame for her contribution to the sport of dressage in the United States.

Opening date is May 1st at 7pm. 8 rides per day available at $200 per ride.

Touchstone Farm in Lexington, KY is hosting.

Contact Madison Lee for more details at madisonleee48@gmail.com

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Feb
24
10:00 AM10:00

Bit Checking, Stewarding, Scribing and Scoring Volunteer Clinic

PLEASE RSVP HERE: Clinic sign up

Venue:

Central Kentucky Riding for Hope

4185 Walt Robertson Rd, Lexington, KY 40511 (Inside Kentucky Horse Park)

and via Zoom. Link will be provided closer to time.

What:

Are you not feeling confident about volunteering at dressage horse shows? We cover every volunteer jobs and demonstrate how to be top-notch volunteer at dressage shows! We will have presenters for each areas and a scribe practice run.

Presenters are Maggie Metcalf for scribing, Susan Moran for bit checking and stewarding, Susan Posner for judging, Sheila Woerth for runners and finally but not the least, Suzanne Richards for scoring.

LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED!

Domino’s Pizza will be delivered so your in-person RSVP is very important.

This year, 2024, we have a need for a very large number of volunteers for the Regional 2 Championship Dressage Show in September. Now is a great time to learn how to help put on the greatest dressage show USDF has ever seen.


PLEASE RSVP HERE: Clinic sign up

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Aug
26
to Aug 27

Jeremy Steinberg Riding Clinic

Because we had such demand for our last Jeremy Steinberg Clinic, KDA is bringing him back!!!! To Lexington this time!

Clinic info: August 26-27 @ Copper Beech Farm in Georgetown, KY!

Registration info: opens for KDA members Monday, July 24 at 7pm on the KDA website. $250/ride. Auditing is limited and will open at the same time. Free for KDA members. This will fill fast! We had a wait list last time! Enter early.

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May
26
to May 28

KDA Spring Warmup Show & KDA 36th Annual Dressage Show

May 26 - 27: Warmup Show

May 28: 36th Annual Dressage Show

USEF/USDF Sanctioned

Venue:

Rolex Arena

Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY

JUDGE:

Dorothy Demis, S

Cheryl Holekamp, S

Natalie Lamping, S

Amy McElroy, S

TD:

Fran Cross

SHOW MANAGER:

Kathy Grisolia

PRIZE LIST:

Entries open date: April 1st

Entries close date: May 10th

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Apr
9
8:00 AM08:00

Cesar Torrente Clinic

Registration for April 9 clinic with FEI Judge, Cesar Torrente, will open Saturday, Feb 25 at 9 am. These spots will fill fast!!!

Priority will go to: KDA members entered in the April 8 show. Then KDA members. Then those entered in show. Then all other riders. $100 KDA members $175 non KDA members

Venue:

Flying Cross Farm (weather plan B is Alta Vista Farm)

9500 W Hwy 42

Goshen, KY (outside of Louisville)

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