St. Louis Area Dressage Society

09/01/2026

USDF Breeders Championship Series Fans take this opportunity to show off inside The National Equestrian Center main arena on the triangle. Enter today!

🐴🏆 7 DAYS LEFT TO ENTER! 🏆🐴

The countdown is ON! ⏰ Entries for the 2026 USDF Region 4 GAIG/Regional Championships close in just ONE WEEK!

📅 October 1–4, 2026
📍 National Equestrian Center — Lake St. Louis, MO

Don’t miss your chance to compete at the Region 4 Championships and be part of an exciting championship weekend! 🇺🇸

✨ Entries close September 7! ✨

Whether you’re chasing a championship title, riding for the experience, or ready to put your hard work to the test — NOW is the time to enter!

https://www.horseshowoffice.com/info/2026/37-228/prizelist.pdf

09/01/2026

🐴🏆 7 DAYS LEFT TO ENTER! 🏆🐴

The countdown is ON! ⏰ Entries for the 2026 USDF Region 4 GAIG/Regional Championships close in just ONE WEEK!

📅 October 1–4, 2026
📍 National Equestrian Center — Lake St. Louis, MO

Don’t miss your chance to compete at the Region 4 Championships and be part of an exciting championship weekend! 🇺🇸

✨ Entries close September 7! ✨

Whether you’re chasing a championship title, riding for the experience, or ready to put your hard work to the test — NOW is the time to enter!

https://www.horseshowoffice.com/info/2026/37-228/prizelist.pdf

08/31/2026

Congratulations to St. Louis Area Dressage Society member Anna Gaffney and her 4th place finish at the AEC’s (American Eventing Championships) in BN.

08/27/2026

🐴 VOLUNTEERS MAKE IT HAPPEN! 🐴

The 2026 USDF Region 4 GAIG/Regional Championships are coming to the National Equestrian Center October 1–4, and we need YOU! 🏆

We’re looking for 100+ volunteers to help make this championship an amazing experience for our riders, spectators, and horses. ❤️

You’re coming to ride—and we want you to focus on your horse and your rides! Let us help make the rest of the weekend run smoothly. Whether you can give us a few hours or a full day, every volunteer makes a difference.

✨ Meet fellow dressage enthusiasts
✨ Be part of the action
✨ Support your SLADS community
✨ Help make Region 4 Championships unforgettable!

📲 SIGN UP TODAY on SignUpGenius!
Scan the QR code on the flyer or use the link below: https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/70A0D4BAEAF2FAAFB6-64449057-region?useFullSite=false

08/26/2026

🐴 SLADS & USDF REGION 4 CHAMPIONSHIPS NEED YOU! 🐴

The countdown is on for the 2026 USDF Region 4 GAIG/Regional Championships, and we still have 100+ volunteer positions to fill!

We know you’re coming to RIDE! 🏆 Your horse and your rides are the reason you’re here, and we want you to have an amazing championship experience.

But championships don’t happen without volunteers. ❤️

If you’re competing at Regionals, please remember that volunteering is part of being part of the championship community. Even if you can only give us a couple of hours outside of your ride times, your help makes a huge difference.

When you volunteer, you’re helping another competitor get their moment in the ring—just as someone else will be helping make sure your championship experience runs smoothly.

💜 Ride. Volunteer. Support. Celebrate.

We need 100+ volunteers to help make the 2026 Region 4 Championships a success!

👉 Sign up to volunteer:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4BAEAF2FAAFB6-64449057-region #/

🌐 Visit SLADS.org for more championship information.

Your time matters. Your help matters. Our championship community needs YOU! 💜🐴

08/21/2026

Exclusive rights to ring side seating from Wednesday thru Sunday at Region 4 Championships, $150 for five days with treats too! This space comes with four seats and a table to get that up close and personal view - for award ceremonies, freestyles and Championship rides. VIP boxes are limited - register today! https://tinyurl.com/Region-4-VIP-seats

08/21/2026

🏆 REGION 4 CHAMPIONSHIPS — GOLF CART RESERVATIONS 🏆

Heading to the 2026 USDF Region 4 Championships at the National Equestrian Center? Make getting around the grounds a little easier with a golf cart! 🛺🐴

📅 October 1–4, 2026

📞 Golf Cart Rentals:
636.561.8080, ext. 1

⏰ Reservation Deadline:
4:00 PM — September 15, 2026

⚠️ IMPORTANT: All golf cart reservations must be made through SCCMO-NEC.

Plan ahead and reserve your golf cart before the deadline!

08/20/2026

📚🐴 USDF ADULT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

The USDF Adult Programs Committee is working to encourage, increase, and enrich adult participation in dressage by providing educational opportunities and recognition of achievement.

As SLADS members, you have access to a wealth of educational resources through USDF—and the Adult Programs Committee wants to hear from YOU about what educational topics and opportunities you would like to see offered!

🎓 USDF VIRTUAL EDUCATION SERIES

The USDF Virtual Education Series offers both live and on-demand educational programs covering a wide range of dressage topics.

Recent and upcoming on-demand programming includes:

🐴 Common Mistakes in the Show Ring with Joan Darnell and Jodi Lees

🐴 Inflammation and Fatigue in Performance Horses

👉 Explore the Virtual Education Series:
https://www.usdf.org/education/university/virtual-education-series.asp

📖 USDF EDUCATION LIBRARY

The USDF Education Library offers a variety of resources for members, including:

• Articles
• Audio content
• Videos
• Online educational courses
• Continuing education opportunities

👉 Visit the USDF Education Library:
https://www.usdf.org/education/university/kb/

💡 HAVE AN IDEA?

USDF is actively looking for member input to help expand and diversify educational programming.

What topics would help YOU become a better rider, trainer, competitor, or horseman?

Share your ideas and suggestions with the USDF Adult Programs Committee at:

📧 [email protected]

You can also find contact information for the Adult Programs Committee Chair, Vice Chair, and Regional Representatives here:

👉 https://www.usdf.org/about/about-usdf/councilscommittees/adultprogram.asp

SLADS members—take advantage of these resources and let USDF know what YOU want to learn! 💜

08/20/2026

🐴 SLADS & USDF REGION 4 CHAMPIONSHIPS NEEDS YOU! 🐴

The countdown is on for the 2026 USDF Region 4 GAIG/Regional Championships, and we still have 169+ volunteer spots to fill!

We know — you’re coming to ride! 🏆 Your horse and your rides are the reason you’re here, and we want you to have an amazing championship experience.

But championships don’t happen without volunteers. ❤️

If you are competing at Regionals, please remember that volunteering is part of being part of the championship community. Even if you can only give us a couple of hours outside of your ride times, your help is incredibly important.

When you volunteer, you’re helping another competitor get their moment in the ring — just as someone else will be helping make sure your championship experience runs smoothly.

📋 Our biggest volunteer needs right now:
• 🏟️ Lunge Arena Monitor – 39 spots
• ✍️ Scribe – 36 spots
• 🏇 Ring Steward – 31 spots
• 🏃 Runner – 31 spots
• 🤝 Volunteer Assistant – 12 spots
• 🏆 Award Table – 5 spots
• 🧹 Remove Decorations – 5 spots
• 🎪 Setup & Decorate Indoor Arenas – 4 spots
• 🔨 Set Up for Show – 3 spots
• 📦 Return Supplies to Locker – 2 spots
• 🚚 Transfer Supplies from Locker to NEC – 1 spot

💜 Ride. Volunteer. Support. Celebrate.

Visit www.slads.org to volunteer - link to Sign Up Genius https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4BAEAF2FAAFB6-64598539-regional #/

08/16/2026

USDF Breeders Championship Series Fans take note! United States Dressage Federation Midwest Championship Series is scheduled for 9/30/2026 at The National Equestrian Center - Prize list availablehttps://2whitefeet.com/uploads/Calendar/2026SLADSSH.pdf