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)
LET YOUR SPIRIT RUN FREE
Let’s Ride!
Join us for a Weekend with
Lauren Sprieser
25-26 October 2025
VADA-CH Members: $95 per lesson ride (two days - $190)
A 45-minute private lesson on one or both days. Heavy munchies and beverages will be available daily. Please note that a formal lunch will not be served; attendees are asked to bring their own lunch.
Non-VADA-CH Members: $115 per lesson (two days - $230)
A 45-minute private lesson on one or both days. Heavy munchies and beverages will be available daily. Please note that a formal lunch will not be served; attendees are asked to bring their own lunch.
If you join VADA-CH before the clinic, you will receive the chapter member clinic entry fee. Go to Membership Tab to join and online payment.
Auditing:
Free for VADA-CH members and $10.00 non-members per day (junior/young rider no cost.) No lunches. Heavy munchies and beverages available each day.
Stalls - Day and Overnight (No Cribbers Please)
Day stall accommodation is offered at an additional fee of $35.00 each day (shavings, stall cleaning and water), while overnight stalls are available for $45.00 per night, which includes night checks, stall cleaning, hay, and shavings. Please bring feed baggies for evening/morning feeding. Bring your own feed buckets and your own hay if you prefer. Stalls are Dutch doors and have bars in the upper half between horses. There are not turn-out options.
Clinic participants may utilize their trailers to work out of.
Location: Old Raptor Farm located at Zion Crossings, VA.
Organizers: Nancy Lowey nlowey@rockmail.com. and Nancy Doody ndoody15@gmail.com.
We're thrilled to bring USDF medalist, FEI Grand Prix rider, and renowned coach Lauren Sprieser, an all-levels clinic. Her enthusiasm and wit have made her a popular trainer, with students from the grassroots to the international levels in both dressage and eventing.
All levels, disciplines and experience are welcome!
Each lesson with Lauren is a personalized, supportive, deep dive into building trust, connection, and correct dressage with thoughtful guidance.
Auditor friendly clinic!
Free for VADA-CH Members and $10.00 for Non Members
Registration Opening Date: 28 July 2025
Registration Closing Date: 13 October 2025
Clinic Format
45-minute private lesson on one or both days as well as space for auditors. Riders of all levels and disciplines are welcome to join us for a weekend of fun and education.
About Our Clinician
Vaccination Records
All horses participating in the clinic are required to have Equine Influenza Virus and Equine Herpes Virus (Rhinopneumonitis) vaccinations within 6 months before entering the farm. Must be given at least two (2) weeks before the clinic.
A Weekend with Lauren Sprieser
25-26 October 2025
Old Raptor Farm
1815 E. Green Spring Rd, Louisa, VA 23093
Spaces are limited
Register early to secure your lesson!
Whether you're riding or auditing, this is your chance to experience Lauren Sprieser's sharp and thoughtful approach to dressage. Her teaching blends insight and humor in a supportive environment where riders are encouraged to think deeper, ride smarter, and discover new possibilities
Lauren is a USDF Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medalist and international Grand Prix competitor who has brought many horses from green to Grand Prix. A graduate of the US Young Rider Program, Lauren has trained with some of the best in the world - and now she passes that depth of experience on to her students, one balanced transition at a time.
Lauren's coaching is smart, structured, and refreshingly honest. She blends classical dressage principals with biomechanics, mindset, and a clear system - all delivered with a sharp eye and sharp wit. Whether you are aiming for you first show or your Gold Medal, she'll meet you where you are and move you and your horse forward with purpose.
Lauren is not just a rider and coach - she is a voice in the sport. As a nationally published writer and sought-after clinician, she brings clarity, candor, and a touch of wit to everything she does. She is passionate about rider education, mental wellness, and building a dressage community that is grounded in both excellence and empathy. Whether she is in the arena or on the page, Lauren's goal is the same: help riders grow into confident and thoughtful horsemen.
LET YOUR SPIRIT RUN FREE
Let’s Ride!
Join us for a Weekend with
Lauren Sprieser
25-26 October 2025