Virginia Dressage Association Charlottesville Chapter
a USDF Region 1 GMO
a 501c3 non-profit organization
a Group Member Organization (GMO) of the United States Dressage Federation (USDF)
Virginia Dressage Association
Charlottesville Chapter
Let Your Spirit Run Free ... Let's Ride!
VADA/Charlottesville Board
President: Eleszabeth McNeel
Vice President: Erin Fitzwater
Secretary: Shaleena Arreguin
Treasurer: Bettina Longaker
Awards: Shaleena Arreguin
Membership: Sandy Worley
Newsletter/Webmaster: Nancy Doody
State Reprentatives:
Bettina Longaker
Nancy Doody
Eleszabeth McNeel
VADA State News
An Auditor-Friendly Clinic
with S Judge Lilo Fore
3-4 May 2025
Morven Park, Leesburg VA
Dressage at Lexington
11-13 July 2025
Virginia Horse Center,
Lexington, VA
Great American Insurance Group/USDF Reg 1 Championships and VADA Fall Show
2-5 October 2025
Virginia Horse Center, Lexington, VA
2025 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®
30 October – 2 November 2025
World Equestrian Center (WEC) Wilmington, OH
Biomechanics Clinic with Stacy Pattison
11-13 April 2025
Old Raptor Farm, Louisa, VA
Schooling Schow
14 June 2025
Toad Hollow Farm, Charlottesville, VA
George Williams Clinic
26-27 July 2025
Stave Mill Farm, Esmont, VA
Weekend with Lauren Sprieser
25-26 October 2025
Old Raptor Farm, Louisa, VA
VADA Chapter Newsletter
Announcements
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An Auditor-Friendly
Clinic with
S Judge Lilo Fore
3-4 May 2025
Morven Park, Leesburg VA
Auditor Friendly Clinic
ARE YOU SATISFIED?
A score of “6” is satisfactory – but we all aspire to do better. Learn from an experienced judge what it takes to excel at your current level and lay the foundation for higher scores as you continue your dressage journey up the levels.
Rider Application Deadline Extended to
15 March 2025
Auditors are highly encouraged. The closing date for auditor registration is 26 April 2025. Register early to save your seat!
In-Person Classroom Education Event with Lilo Fore
Upgrade Your Judging Eye:
“Am I Satisfied?”
May 2, 2025
3:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Best Western Hotel,
Leesburg, VA
Biomechanics and Riding Clinic
Posture Partnership Performance
Clinician - Stacy Pattison
11-15 April 2025
Old Raptor Farm, Louise, VA
No matter what your skill level, experience, or chosen discipline, if you aim to enhance your positional awareness, improve your riding skills, or build confidence in communicating effectively with your horse while mounted, this clinic is designed for you.
Entry Opening Date: 3 March 25
Entry Closing Date: 22 March 25
Equine Microchipping
Equine Health and Safety
US Equestrian strives to consistently ensure the safety and welfare of both our human and equine athletes. One fundamental aspect of equine safety is microchipping. Microchips in horses allow for immediate onsite verification of horses for the purpose of safeguarding the health of each horse. This is vital, especially during times of disease outbreaks or natural disasters.
To this end, the US Equestrian Board of Directors approved a new microchipping rule during the 2023 Mid-Year Board meeting. Beginning December 1, 2025, under GR 1101.1, all horses competing in USEF-licensed or -endorsed competitions must be microchipped with a 15-digit ISO compliant 11784/11785 chip.
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