All Dressage Association (A.D.A.)

31/05/2026

Are you a young dressage professional ready to invest in your future?

The Dressage Foundation’s George Williams Young Professional Fund was created to support young instructors and trainers who are committed to growing their businesses, expanding their education, and strengthening the future of dressage in the United States.

This $5,000 grant helps dressage professionals ages 25–35 pursue continuing education that will elevate both their teaching and training. Whether you dream of attending the USDF Instructor/Trainer Development Program, the L Education Program, or another high-level educational experience, this fund was designed to help you take the next step.

Established in 2018 in honor of George Williams and his lifelong commitment to dressage, this grant recognizes professionals who are dedicated to their students, their businesses, and their own growth in the sport.

Applicants should have:
✨ An established business as an instructor/trainer
✨ Riding experience at Third Level or above
✨ A clear and attainable training plan which includes a formal instructor/trainer education program

🗓 Application Deadline: June 1

Apply at https://bit.ly/4v2PNov

Photo of 2025 George Williams Fund recipient, Brittany Stanley. Photo by Bethany P Photography.

29/05/2026

Clinic Report: Suzanne Galdun 📝

"Suzanne, who turns out to be a wizard, was able to quickly connect the dots between my hip issues and positional weaknesses... As a result of this work, my instructor, Leah, noticed that my tendency to balance and over-position with my left hand had vanished, as I was finally working with my right side more 'on-line.' Sorcery, right? Nope. Somehow, just biomechanics."

First appearing in the North Woods Dressage Association newsletter, "The Accent" (June 2025), this article was a nominee in the 2025 GMO Newsletter Awards for first-person experience articles for GMOs with 75-174 members. 🎖️

Click the link below for an inside look at this rider's clinic with biomechanics expert Suzanne Galdun:
🔗 https://wp.me/padgUY-qgh

✍ Meghan Gantz
📸 Rider vertical balance, from Principles of Riding (Kenilworth Press), p. 68

27/05/2026

27/05/2026

Meet the 2026 Participating Member (PM) Delegates Nominees! 🙋‍♀️

Participating Member (PM) Delegates are elected each year in June by the PMs in their region, and once elected, represent the interests of those PMs. Nominees have now accepted their nominations, so we’ve put together a list of introductions for making an informed decision.

Click the link below to get to know the nominees in your region:
🔗 https://wp.me/padgUY-qad

Vote for your delegates by logging in to the USDF website between June 1 and June 30 ✅

21/05/2026

Upcoming Grant Application Deadline📆

June 1: $5,000 George Williams Young Professional Fund

The George Williams Young Professional Fund supports dressage professionals, ages 25-35, who are committed to the sport and have established businesses as instructors and trainers. Up to two $5,000 grants are available.

For more information and to apply, visit https://bit.ly/3JB6amW

Photo of 2025 George Williams Fund recipient, Brittany Stanley. Photo by Bethany P Photography.

19/05/2026

JUNE 20TH SHOW LOCATION CHANGE

The updated sign-up information for the new ADA show location has officially been sent out via our email newsletter!

Please be sure to check your inbox — and don’t forget to check your spam/junk folder as well, just in case it landed there. We’re excited to see everyone at Hampton Green this June! 🐴✨

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmIMxb6BL_Y4QYwn1Su9g6UFgP8bJIKG8DVXY7TReSSj5sdA/viewform?usp=dialog

16/05/2026

It's almost here! Closing Date for Dressage at Waterloo Spring Classic I & II is this MONDAY, May 18th. Get your entries in before the closing date to avoid post entry fees.

Enter Online:
https://www.horseshowoffice.com/hso/enter1.asp?cid=1

Questions? Email us at [email protected]

15/05/2026

Members, have you used one of our sponsors for your equine related needs? Let us know in the comments!!

15/05/2026

Cutting those little labels off the bags is so easy! Just put them in a Ziploc bag and once a month send them to our board member that collects them. Be sure to put your name and a contact number on the bag so we know who it’s from. Or give it to a board member if you see one, every little bit helps us help you, our members..