Virginia Dressage Association Charlottesville Chapter
a USDF Region 1 GMO
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Welcome to VADA-CH
Isabel F. de Szinay Memorial Dressage Show canceled for 2023. Stay tuned for the 2024 dates.
Upcoming Events
Sling into Spring
Dressage Show and Combined Test
22 April 2023
Cedar Creek Stables, Staunton VA
Hosted by: VADA-CH
Opening Date: 17 March 2023
Closing Date: 17 April 2023
Online Entries: horseshowoffice.com
Sponsors
Freestyle Clinic with
Terry Ciotti Gallo
15 -16 April 2023
Stave Mill Farm, Esmont, VA
Sponsored by VADA-CH and the Dressage Foundation
Mounted sessions accommodate riders from Training through Grand Prix in 45-minute time slots each. All go through a tempo analysis, learn to ride the best of music, and have choreography for one gait for their level. Terry is happy to help riders with their specific objectives. Auditors are welcome!
Fee per rider: $200 per session
Fee for auditor: $40 for both days or $25 per day.
Walk-ins are $5 more in each category.
To learn more and register, contact Eleszabth McNeal at [email protected]
Michael Bragdell at Afton Stables
26-27 April 2023
Opening Date: 15 Feb 2023
Closing Date: 12 April 2023
Michael Bragdell is the Head Trainer at Hilltop Farm in Maryland where he has consistently developed young horses into top athletes. He is a USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medalist, and has won seven US Dressage National Championships. To learn more and register for the clinic hit the "Learn More" button.
Up Through the Levels with
Carter Bass
1 April 2022
Afton Stables
Dressage Tests are changing in 2023! VADA-CH is excited to once again offer the popular "Up Through the Levels Clinic" with Carter Bass at Afton Stables. She is a USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medalist. The fun and informative clinic is always a member's favorite.
To read more and register, visit Afton Stables.