Lexington, KY - At the 2011 FEI General Assembly, it was announced that there will be new FEI Pony Tests effective January 1, 2012. A link to the 2012 tests can be found on the USEF website: USEF.org
Dressage is a French term meaning “training” and its purpose is to develop the horse’s natural athletic ability and willingness to work making him calm, supple and attentive to his rider. Competitive dressage involves nine progressive levels incorporating multiple tests within each level. Special tests are also written for musical freestyle, sport horse breeding and performances incorporating multiple horses and riders. Tests are revised every four years by the United States Dressage Federation, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and the International Equestrian Federation (FEI).
Region 3 of the USDF represents Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina and Tennessee.
We are prepared to welcome fans from across the Americas to the finest dressage competition. The World Dressage Master's event showcases the highest quality dressage. World Dressage Masters is today the world’s premier dressage circuit, offering unprecedented prize money of 425.000 Euro ($ 585.000) and the globe’s top dressage riders.
Dressage is the oldest of equestrian disciplines and the basis for true harmony between rider and horse. Greek philosopher Xenophon wrote the 1st recorded book on horsemanship in 350 BC. At that time and long after horses were trained for warfare. During the Renaissance the riding schools of Vienna and Saumur contributed a lot in sophisticating dressage.
The Wellington Classic Dressage Challenge Series features USEF/USDF recognized dressage shows hosted at the Palm Beach County Jim Brandon Equestrian Center, located in West Palm Beach Florida. The series runs from January through April, with plans for additional shows based on rider demand. This 111-acre world-class equestrian facility features a lighted covered arena as well as several open, newly-improved show and schooling rings and 128 stalls in permanent barns.
The Gold Coast Dressage Association, Inc., is organized and operates exclusively for educational purposes, and to foster local and national amateur sporting competition in the art of dressage.
As a United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Group Member Organization, GCDA is dedicated to assist in increasing public knowledge and awareness of the sport. GCDA is committed to providing educational programs, clinics, shows, and seminars aimed at promoting and upgrading classical riding. GCDA also strives to offer a framework in which individuals can progress with the schooling of themselves and their horses.
International Horse Sport Palm Beach will continue the legacy of the Palm Beach Dressage Derby and the Dressage at the Equestrian Estates as part of our 6-week series of Dressage shows & events at the Horse Park at the Equestrian Estates and don’t miss our IHS Blue Hors Invitational and Series Final! We invite you to support Wellington Classic, Gold Coast Dressage AND International Horse
Sport Palm Beach for an unbeatable season of World Class Dressage!!
Artist's rendering of the new Global Dressage Festival show grounds under construction in Wellington, Florida. All competition arenas, the covered arena and two permanent barns as well as a temporary VIP hospitality pavilion will be completed in time for the 2012 winter circuit.
Walter and Mary Anne McPhail have teamed up with a newly formed show management partnership, International Horse Sport Palm Beach, who will be developing the Horse Park into a premier venue that will offer a wide series of competitions on a par with those in Europe. The principals in the International Horse Sport Palm Beach are Lars Petersen, Ed Borreson, Noreen O’Sullivan and John Flanagan. Noreen O’Sullivan will take over the duties of manager of the Palm Beach Dressage Derby, CDI-W/CDI*/CDIY, and Dressage at Equestrian Estates in addition to her Wellington Classic series of shows.
Clarcona has been busy updating the park, they have laser-leveled the rings. No covered ring yet, but I keep asking. The Florida Horse Park has made several great improvements. They have moved two full barns close to the ring and each stall has electric for fans and easy water access. They have also purchased a watering truck to help keep the dust down. The park is also being completely fenced for safety.
Mission Statement: Dressage is that training of the horse which results in the harmonious development of the horse’s physical and mental condition and emphasizes the improvement of natural gaits and refined communication between horse and rider. The purpose of CFD is to promote Dressage as an art and sport by educating and supporting the Rider, Trainer and Breeder. We fulfill our Mission Statement for our members and the Dressage Community by having clinics, securing industry professionals as speakers, recognizing individuals or groups for accomplishments, growing the membership and co-mingling with other Dressage Clubs.
STRIDE is an active riding and driving Dressage Club located in the Ocala, Florida area. In addition to hosting five schooling shows a year, STRIDE sponsors many clinics and workshops each year with activities and classes geared for ALL dressage enthusiasts, including the beginning rider or driver and beginning horse.
We are a Group Member Organization of the United States Dressage Federation based out of the Gainesville, FL area and have been serving North Central Florida dressage enthusiasts since 1975.
Arredondo Dressage offers monthly meetings, recognized and schooling dressage shows, a quarterly newsletter, and special events for its members. Other membership benefits include a lavish awards program and a video library. Please use the links to the left to explore our website.
The Deep South Dressage and Combined Training Association was formed in 1971 to promote participation in the equine disciplines of Dressage and Combined Training. The DSDCTA became a Charter Group Member of the USDF when that organization was founded in 1974.
The purpose of the Northeast Florida Dressage Association, Inc. Is to promote dressage. Dressage is the gradual, harmonious development of the horse's physical and mental condition with the aim to improve it's natural gaits and develop a perfect understanding with it's rider.
The program of the association is educational and is designed primarily to offer a framework in which individuals can progress with the schooling of themselves and their horses. Activities shall be directed towards a better understanding of dressage.
Our mission is to educate, inspire, encourage interest in and promote the equestrian discipline of dressage. To accomplish this mission, our members, working together, will:
a. Promote sportsmanship and fair competition in dressage.
b. Provide services for the members' common benefit.
c. Educate horsemen and the general public about dressage.
d. Expand and enhance the image of dressage locally.
e. Work with the United Dressage Federation and the USEF to encourage participation.
The purpose of the South Wind Dressage & Eventing Association, Inc. (SWDEA) shall be to promote activities directed toward a better understanding of dressage, eventing, and horsemanship.
Mission Statement
The mission of the SWDEA shall be to promote understanding of dressage, eventing, and horsemanship.
DressageTrainingOnline.com, is the premier educational dressage training site in the world! Featuring over 400 real training videos featuring trainers, riders and judges, of the most elite caliber, sharing with members how they train on a daily basis. Judges, judging a real test, giving the scores given, and the reason they scored each movement the way they did. Nowhere else on the internet, around the globe, will you find this offering. Additionally, we are the exclusive partner of specific dressage federations. We will feature their sponsored content, such as forums, conferences and clinics.
