NEXT MEETING:

February 17th at Sandy’s, 5:30 pm

In the planning: 

Microchip clinic at Elite Equine Vet in March
Contact Debi Stevens at 719 429-7178

Welcome to the Arkansas Valley Dressage Association (AVDA)! AVDA was founded in 2007. We are a chapter of the Rocky Mountain Dressage Society (RMDS). which is under the umbrella of United States Dressage Federation. We have members across southern Colorado and into New Mexico. Our club is based on sound dressage training with biomechanics in mind, helping to keep the horse sound.

Our membership includes people of all ages from a variety of equestrian backgrounds. Many breeds are represented: 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. Our education chair keeps us entertained with instructor clinics, ride a tests and presentations.. Recently the club has sprung an interest in working equitation and plans to have more session within that discipline. . 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.

We have an amazing awards program! Please check out the Awards Page Awards are handed out at our annual Christmas party. Our riders compete in rated and recognized Shows and we also began offering virtual shows. These scores can be submitted along with the others. So your training program can be rewarded from your back yard, with comments and scores from USDF accredited judges! One of our best awards is our fabulous Volunteer of the year, as we love and need our members that work to keep our club going from year to year.

AVDA’s monthly newsletter is coming back! Get a taste of past months here

We welcome your questions, membership, and participation at whatever level suits you best. Click the “JOIN AVDA” button to get started!