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General Meeting

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Show Committee Meeting:

Welcome to the Arkansas Valley Dressage Association (AVDA)! Our organization was founded in

2007, and we are a chapter of the Rocky Mountain Dressage Society (RMDS). AVDA serves

dressage enthusiasts from across southern Colorado and even into New Mexico. You don’t need

to be an equestrian or even have a horse to join our club. All you need is an open mind and

heart and an interest in the sport of classical dressage. Diversity is a big part of our organization.

Our membership includes people of all ages from a variety of equestrian backgrounds. Many

breeds of horses are represented in our club: Thoroughbreds, Quarter Horses, warmbloods,

Andalusians, Friesians, Arabians, gaited breeds, mustangs, Fjords, Icelandics, Saddlebreds,

Gypsy Vanners, drafts, and more. Classical dressage is not exclusive in terms of rider or horse

breed. AVDA provides educational opportunities, social engagement, and support in

improving our equine relationships. We also provide assessment of dressage riding

advancement and horse training through our schooling shows and ride-a-tests. We focus on

pursuing education, having fun, developing friendships, and improving our dressage skills. When

you join RMDS (which is in Region 5 nationally) and select Arkansas Valley Dressage Association as your chapter, you

will automatically become a group member of the United States Dressage Federation (USDF).

You will receive the USDF’s monthly magazine, Connection, and the online monthly RMDS

publication, The Centaur. In addition, you will receive a yearly hard-copy publication, Omnibus,

from RMDS, which includes the RMDS show schedules, dressage tests, showing information,

and numerous articles and information regarding our sport. You also will receive AVDA’s

monthly newsletter online. We welcome your questions, membership, and participation at

whatever level suits you best. Click the “JOIN” button to get started!