Alamo Dressage Association News

Cesar Torrente Clinic Cancelled

Arlene Gaitan — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:56:06 GMT

Due to scheduling conflicts, Cesar is unable to come for our clinic. We will do our best to try to reschedule him at a later time. We are as disapointed as you are.

John Mason Clinic Schedule Available

Arlene Gaitan — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:05:08 GMT

Below is the schedule for the John Mason clinic this weekend!

We hope to see you there!

Welcome New Treasurer, Nina Fassell

Arlene Gaitan — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:07:40 GMT

ADA's treasurer, Llorye Flores, has decided to step down. We appreciate Llorye's many years of service in this crucial role, and wish her well!

ADA would like to welcome member, Nina Fassell, who has agreed to step into this important role.

Nina Fassell has lived in San Antonio for 12 years with her husband of 45 years. Nina brings a range of business skills developed over a long and accomplished career.

Nina recently retired from the Texas Department of State Health Services, where she served for 11 years in the regulatory division as a Health Physicist. In this role, she was solely responsible for ensuring Federal and State compliance for more than 90 mammography facilities across South Texas. Her work required extensive knowledge of Federal and State laws governing mammography operations, conducting onsite inspections, preparing detailed inspection reports, and demonstrating strong communication and organizational skills.

Before moving to Texas, Nina worked for 17 years as an Imaging Specialist with the Maui Medical Group. Midway through her medical imaging career, she pursued a change in direction and returned to college while working full time, studying business law and corporate accounting for two years. Although she excelled academically, she ultimately chose to remain in the medical imaging field due to her passion for personal interaction with patients.

Nina is currently a dedicated dressage student working with Leah Stephen for over a year. Prior to that, she trained with Vera Muckleroy, who gifted her first horse—an experience that Nina describes as a tremendous privilege. She considers herself fortunate to have trained with exceptional instructors throughout her equestrian journey.

Equestrian Business Tips - Get those 1099s Ready

Arlene Gaitan — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 22:33:23 GMT

Equestrian Business Tips are compliments of Llorye Flores, ADA Treasurer and owner of Timberwood Bookkeeping. Read her full article here!

Form 1099 Article by Llorye Flores.pdf

Welcome New Board Members!

Arlene Gaitan — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:30:57 GMT

We welcome 3 new board members this year!

Secretary: Vera Muckleroy

Member-at-large: Liz Moser

JR/YR Chair: Maria Olenick

We thank James Humphreys for his outstanding service as Member-at-Large, and Christine Rivlin's for her service as Secretary, and Charlie Sokolov's service as JR/YR chair. Learn more about our new board members below! Feel free to contact them with your ideas!

SECRETARY: VERA MUCKLEROY

Hello,

For those who do not know me, I was one of the first Presidents of ADA when it started, Cindy Joiner and Becky Snell preceded me.

I started out dressage with a QH, Flash Bid, rode western, jumped and trained him to 3rd level (got my Bronze medal with his scores) and a half Arab/Saddlebred Ferjean, aka Hassel, trained to second level before he passed. I then bought a Danish Warmblood jumper from Denmark, trained and showed him to I-1, then trained Baccus, a Secretariat Grandson, from a 3-year-old to I-1, and Oberon, aka Bear, a Oldenburg/Arab cross also to I-1, and won the 2002 SWDC Championship at I-1. Along the way I have trained many horses from training level through third and sold to various persons who have earned their scores and loved the gentleness of the horses I’ve trained. When you are only 4’10”, you need to have good training program, earning my USDF Bronze and Silver Medals, with half my Grand Prix scores before Bear passed.

I also became a “L” graduate, and was the USDF Region 9 Instructor/Trainer Liaison for about 10 years. I was chosen as the USDF Region 9 Horse Person of the Year in 2012 for the education programs that I put on at my barn in Marion, Diamond M Dressage Park. Lendon Gray’s Dressage 4kids, Riding through the levels with Gerhard Politz, 2nd and 4th level testing’s for USDF Instructor Certification, USDF Instructor Courses, and USDF Judges Certification testing program.

My focus through all this has been the biomechanics of riders and how to teach riders to ride the best they can. I have Certificates from Sally Swift’s Centered Riding Courses, Major Lindgren Instructors Courses, and am a Certified Balimo Instructor.

I look forward to getting more active in the club again and meeting some of the new faces of ADA!

Sincerely, Vera Muckleroy

MEMBER-AT-LARGE: Liz Moser

I grew up riding in the Hunter/Jumper world. After having my daughter, I switched to dressage. I have been active in the San Antonio dressage community for over 20 years. In 2010, I served on the board as the Educational chair. I have my bronze and silver medal and most recently won SWDC AA Third level Championships.

JR/YR Chair: Maria Olenick

Dr Maria Olenick is a Tenured Associate Professor of Nursing at Texas A&M University. She and her family have horses they keep just outside San Antonio in Stockdale.

Her daughter, Sofia, is a 14 year old dressage competitor and polo player. Prior to moving here, they resided in the Wellington area of Palm Beach County in Florida. Dr Olenick has over 30 years experience in critical care nursing, teaching, research and service to her community and profession. She is very interested in equine therapy as a complimentary and alternative medicine approach to specific health conditions, especially for veterans.

Dr Olenick also offers equine red light therapy (upon veterinary consultation and approval) for horses. Red light therapy (RLT) is non-invasive and offers pain relief, healing and has great potential for improving performance and overall well-being. She is dedicated to keeping horses and their people (riders and non-riders) safe and happy.

We Need You! Help Shape the Future of Dressage in South Texas!

Arlene Gaitan — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 20:14:56 GMT

Click here to Nominate!

Click her to contact a Board Member!

ADA Year End Awards Reminder

Arlene Gaitan — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 20:31:10 GMT

Just a gentle reminder that ADA offers an excellent year end awards program. Gather your tests together from the year and complete the application available on our awards page.

The deadline to submit your application is December 31, 2025.

Volunteering 101 and How to Scribe Event Recordings now Available!

Arlene Gaitan — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 17:05:09 GMT

Did you miss our recent events on volunteering and scribing? If so, have no fear! We have posted the power points and recordings on our website. Visit the Education page to view now!

Spring Dressage Show Results

Arlene Gaitan — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 23:05:35 GMT

Thank you to all our competitors, sponsors, volunteers, advertisers, silent auction donors, and staff for your support! We had an amazing show. Though we had about the same number of entries as last year, with your support, we raised the following:

$5,365 from ads and sponsorships

$4,539 from the silent auction

We will share with you our final financial results from the show when they are available. In the meantime, you can view the competition results on-line here and see our High Points and Special award winners here!

Spring Show Call to Action!

Arlene Gaitan — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 20:52:41 GMT

Spring Show Call to Action!!!

San Antonio Dressage I & II

March 29-30, 2025

Our Spring Show is the primary fundraiser for Alamo Dressage! If we do not earn money on our show, we will be unable to offer discounted educational events to our members, or support ongoing expenses in the long run. Please support us by supporting our show! If every member could support our show in one way, we would be grateful!

How, you ask? You can support our show in many ways outlined below!

1. Enter as a competitor: Here are some reasons to enter our show! To enter visit Showsecretary.com!

Location, location, location: While it may be tempting to take the 3 hour journey to show at the Great Southwest Equestrian center, with it's amazing footing, it does not support your local dressage club. Save money on mileage, hotel, and stress of transporting your horse. What we lack vs. the GSWEC, we make up for in fun and PRIZE MONEY.

Opportunity Classes: Think you and your horse are not quite ready to show in a recognized show? Think again! You can still enter Opportunity classes - this gives you the recognized show experience without having to join USEF or USDF. We even offer Eventing test Opportunity classes for our local eventers!

Awards, awards, and more awards: Not only are our ribbons longer than most shows (15" streamers vs. 12"), we give out great awards and have an award for just about every horse and rider including the Rebecca Snell Freestyle Medal. See our prize list for all the great awards we offer!

NEW! Instructor/Trainer Award! For the instructor/trainer who brings the most students to the show! Win a great prize!

Money, money, money! How many dressage shows do you know of that have prize money? Not many, but we do!

NEW! $150 in Adult and Junior Equitation rider prize money sponsored by Bluebonnet Feeds! Special thanks to Lindsay Burer, Nutrition Consultant with Bluebonnet.

BACK by popular demand! This is not in our prize list yet, but Cavender Cares has renewed their sponsorship including:
- $500 in Freestyle Prize Money
- $1,500 in more prize money for Amateur riders riding Second through Intermediate levels

2. Run an Ad in our Beautiful Program: Unlike most local shows, we produce a beautiful full-color program compliments of Shweiki Media - thanks to member Kathy Lubianski. Click here to see our latest program! Simply running an ad will help our bottom line! Thank your trainer, congratulate a rider, show love of your horse, or advertise your business. Ask your local vet, farrier, favorite restaurant, dry cleaner, etc.. to run an ad as well. Every ad counts! Click here to see our pricing.

3. Be a Show Sponsor: For as little as $200 you can be an official show sponsor! We have several levels of sponsorship that come with a free ad in the show program, show announcements, banner in the main arena (provided by the sponsor), and recognition on our website (NEW!). Click here to see sponsor opportunities!

4. Sponsor a Class: For as little as $55 you can sponsor the class of your choice and be recognized in our show program. Sponsor your own class, a friend's class, or your children's class. Click here to sponsor a class!

5. Be a Pet or Baby Sponsor: Who doesn't love seeing pictures of pets and babies? We certainly do! For as little as $30 you can feature your pet or baby in our program! Click here to become a Pet or Baby Sponsor!

6. Donate to our Silent Auction or create a Barn Basket! Donate a new item or service (think riding lessons, gift certificates) to our silent auction during the show. Show your "barn pride" by donating a Barn Basket. The Barn Basket that brings in the most money wins a free tack stall at the 2026 show for their barn! Contact Claire Oxley at 210-426-7749 if you can donate an item or Barn Basket.

7. Be a Volunteer: Want to have some fun, see old friends and make new ones? We are looking for volunteers for our annual spring show! We cannot run a show without wonderful volunteers! Positions include Scribes, Ring Stewards, Runners, Arena set-up/tear down, and more! If you would like to help, contact us! Kids ages 7 and up can help too! Volunteer hours count for year-end awards and Cash Back for Education! Not sure what you want to do? Attend our Show Volunteering 101 Event on February 26! Contact Show Manager, Carolyn VandenBerg at 210-215-2423 . No experience necessary for most positions!

New Awards and Prizes at Spring Show!

Arlene Gaitan — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 20:50:46 GMT

Now even more reasons to enter our show on March 29-30. Enter here!

NEW! Instructor/Trainer Award!

For the instructor/trainer who brings the most students to the show! Win a great prize!

Money, money, money!

NEW! $150 in Adult and Junior Equitation rider prize money sponsored by Bluebonnet Feeds!

BACK by popular demand! This is not in our prize list yet, but Cavender Cares has renewed their sponsorship including:

$500 in Freestyle Prize Money

$1,500 in more prize money for Amateur riders riding Second through Intermediate levels

And the Winner is...

Arlene Gaitan — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:01:24 GMT

The winners of the TWO $50 Dover gift cards for renewing their membership by November 25th are:

Amy Allen and Nancy Prochaska

Congratulations!

Board of Director Changes - 12/1/2024

Arlene Gaitan — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 17:39:19 GMT

There were a few BOD changes effective 12/1 2024:

President: Claire Oxley

Vice President: Carolyn VandenBerg

Member-at-Large: Jim Humphreys

We are pleased to announce Claire as our new President, and extend our gratitude to Jim for his dedicated service as President for the past four years. Jim will be transitioning to the role of Member-at-Large. Additionally, we are excited to welcome Carolyn as our Vice President, who will also continue to serve as our Horse Show Chairperson.

Revised By-laws Approved

Arlene Gaitan — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 15:42:00 GMT

Thank you to the members who voted to approve the revisions to our by-laws. The updated by-laws are now posted on our home page.

Welcome New Education Chair Leah Stephen

Arlene Gaitan — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 16:56:00 GMT

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Kelly Martinez for her exceptional service as Education Chair for the past three years. Kelly's dedication and hard work in organizing numerous successful events have greatly contributed to the success of our organization.

We are pleased to welcome Leah Stephen to replace Kelly on the board as our new Education Chair. Leah brings with her a wealth of knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm that will undoubtedly benefit our organization. Leah is a distinguished USDF Silver and Bronze medalist, with an impressive track record of winning multiple USDF Horse of the Year all-breeds awards, including Champion Prix St George and 4th level in 2023, Reserve Champion 4th level in 2022, and Reserve Champion Training level in 2015.

Leah's extensive background includes owning, breeding, and training at Green Spring Valley Friesian Sporthorses from 2004-2019. She has also gained valuable experience working and competing abroad in the UK, where she earned colors with Ft Leavenworth Foxhunt in 2011 and was the Cambridgeshire, England dressage champion in 2010. Leah has worked as a stallion and young horse trainer at Witcham Farm Stud in Cambs, UK from 2007-2011, as well as a horse trainer at Sedgeway Equestrian Center in Cambridgeshire, UK from 2009-2011. Additionally, she has honed her skills in dressage through schooling and studying in Germany at Reiterhof Mooswiese and Reitsportanlage Engbarth.

We are confident that Leah's expertise and passion for equestrian education will lead our organization to new heights. Please join us in welcoming Leah as our new Education Chair.

Winter Virtual Show Results Now Online!

Arlene Gaitan — Wed, 01 May 2024 19:02:05 GMT

Congratulations to our virtual show riders!

See the results here!

Summer Virtual Schooling Show Results

Arlene Gaitan — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 00:35:54 GMT

Congrats to all our Summer schooling show winners!

View Results Here!

VENUE CHANGE for the ADA Summer Social & Used Tack Sale

Arlene Gaitan — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 21:36:36 GMT

The Alamo Dressage Summer Social and Used Tack Sale Extravaganza is less than 2 weeks away! The sale will be incredible with close to 500 quality items! WOW! Additionally, Iron Horse Trading Company will be there with a trailer full of equestrian-inspired goods! Think about buying those Christmas gifts. Susan McGinnis will bring her saddle-fitting expertise and a trailer full of saddles and other tack.

IN LIGHT OF THE EXTRAORDINARY HEAT WE ARE EXPERIENCING, THE EVENT HAS BEEN RELOCATED TO THE HAMPTON INN IN BULVERDE AT 499 SINGING OAKS, SPRING BRANCH, TX 78070. We will have a spacious, AIR CONDITIONED banquet room to house all the tack items and tables for dining and catching up with friends.

The Social will provide a delicious BBQ lunch served buffet-style. Water and sodas will be provided. We ask that you bring a side dish or dessert with a serving utensil. Alcoholic beverages will not be allowed due to TABC rules.

What are you waiting for??? What could be more fun than shopping, eating, and talking about horses? Register today on the Alamo Dressage Association website! A good headcount will help us know how much BBQ to order and how many dining tables we need.

Bring your appetite and cash, checkbook, or credit card!

If you have let others know about this event that may not be on our mailing list, please forward this email with the location change to them.

Welcome New Board Member - Aimee Victoria!

Arlene Gaitan — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:11:16 GMT

ADA is pleased to announce that Aimee Victoria has volunteered for the board position of Secretary. Aimee is a talented professional and avid horsewoman. She currently works for CPS Energy here in San Antonio. Aimee's background also includes directing operations for a sport horse farm in New York, as well as managing equestrian athletes. She has extensively worked in leadership development and her work has been featured in major magazines, including Dressage Today.

For more details about Aimee, read her bio here!

Spring Virtual Dressage Show Results

Arlene Gaitan — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:00:41 GMT

Congrats to all our winners!

Click Here for Results

Winter Virtual Show Results

Arlene Gaitan — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 19:04:47 GMT

Congrats to our winners! Virtual show results can be found on our Shows page or download here!

Our Spring virtual show will open May 1st!

San Antonio Spring Dressage a Great Success!

Arlene Gaitan — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 14:38:23 GMT

Our 50th year anniversary show was a great success thanks to our staff, particularly our show manager, Carolyn VandenBerg, onsite show secretary, Arlene Gaitan (me!), Scorers, Jennifer Cotten & Llorye Flores, volunteer coordinator, Patricia Augustine, and ring set-up/tear down, Jim Humphreys. Also thanks to Tracy Augustine for running point on the "L" program.

A highlight of the weekend was our fabulous Silent Auction organized by Lisa Mattson, with the help of Claire Oxley, Kelly Martinez, Karen Silvers and Debra Peterson.

Check out the photos from the show by photographer Rhen Vega here. Contact Rhen to get access to your gallery if it does not appear online at 512-948-1692.

We could not do this without our sponsors, terrific volunteers, officials and competitors!

Speaking of sponors, a huge thank you to our Platinum Sponsors:

Shweiki Media who year after year donates the printing of our program. View it here!
Cavender Auto Group & Cavender Cares for donating prize money and beautiful coolers.
Lester's Automotive & First Flight Farm for sponsoring our 50th anniversary fiesta medals!

Our Gold Sponsors included:

Retama Equine Hospital
Bracken Equine Clinic
William Thomason Farrier - our onsite farrier for over 20 years!

Our Bronze Sponsors included:

Espada Vascular
JF Electrical Services, LLC
The Rivers Team with the Phyllis Browning Company

Visit our show page for results, high points and special award winners!

Congrats to our 2022 Year End Award Winners

Arlene Gaitan — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 17:49:19 GMT

See the complete results here: 2022 YE Awards Results.pdf

Visit the Awards page for current and past results and slide show of the winners!

ADA Board Member Change

Arlene Gaitan — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 23:11:56 GMT

Chad Bohne has stepped down from the Vice President's position and Claire Oxley has agreed to be appointed to the position in his place. We thank Chad for his contributions and welcome Claire in her new role.

This leaves an opening for a SECRETARY. If you are interested in the position or have questions about the position, please contact Claire.

Cesar Torrente Judging Seminar Schedule

Arlene Gaitan — Sat, 18 Feb 2023 00:40:03 GMT

Cesar Torrente Clinic Schedule

Arlene Gaitan — Sat, 18 Feb 2023 00:11:29 GMT

ADA Past President, Kathryn "Kat" Kyle passes away

Arlene Gaitan — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 22:00:44 GMT

ADA past president, past USDF Region 9 Director, Region 9 Horseperson of the Year, USEF "r" Dressage judge, rider, breeder, rancher, quilter and avid fisherwoman, Kat Kyle passed away on December 9th. If you knew Kat you know what a wonderful person she was and the time she dedicated to dressage in our Region. I remember spending afternoons at her Bandera ranch putting together and editing the Region 9 omnibus and other projects. Kat and her late husband, Dick, hosted many ADA events at her ranch as well. Many of us (myself included) rode down center line towards Kat, and though she did not give points away in her judging, she was always fair with great feedback.

Kat is survived by current husband, Scott Smith. More details to follow with her obituary and memorial services which will be held in the spring. Follow the funeral home website for updates:

https://www.kerrvillefuneralhometx.com/obituaries/kathryn-kyle

Fall Virtual Show Results

Arlene Gaitan — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 20:52:37 GMT

Our fall virtual show results are now online here:

ADA Fall 2022 Virtual Dressage Schooling Show Results.pdf

Join us in 2023 for our virtual shows! This is a great way to practice your test in front of an "L" graduate and gain valuable feedback!

Year End Award Applications Due Dec 6!

Arlene Gaitan — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 15:56:52 GMT

New this year we have an online application so no need to snail mail your applications. Please complete ONE application PER AWARD. So if you are applying for two awards, complete two applications.

Complete the online application here:

https://forms.gle/2JZM29xSvwXyxY8UA

For Awards requirements visit the Awards page under "Compete".

August Virtual Dressage Show Results

Arlene Gaitan — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 19:15:56 GMT

Congrats to our virtual dressage show competitors! Our judge was Krystal Wilt "L" from Greenville, NY. View the results below!

Next show is in October! Stay tuned!

ADA August 2022 Virtual Dressage Schooling Show Results.pdf

Bon Voyage, Douglas Christensen!

Arlene Gaitan — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 18:02:52 GMT

On July 23rd we bid farewell to Douglas Christensen, long-time ADA member and horseman. Douglas was a breeder, breed judge and since moving to San Antonio in 1993, has served ADA as president, vice-president and sponsorship chair as well as our show announcer for over 20 years!

Douglas leaves us for the cooler temperatures of Wisconsin. He will be greatly missed!

Join us at his farewell party! RSVP Here

Junior Rider, Ryland Flores Wins Numerous Awards

Arlene Gaitan — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 16:56:04 GMT

ADA Member, Ryland Flores, has much to be proud about!

His accomplishments include:

USDF Rider Performance Award – Training Level. Must have 4 scores of 60 or higher from 4 different judges and from 4 different rides

USDF Dressage Seat Equitation Award – Elementary Level. Must have 5 scores of 65 or higher from 3 different judges from 3 different recognized shows

USEF Interscholastic Athlete: Ryland lettered for 5th grade by competing in 3 shows.

National Pony Cup - 2021 Year End Award – 5th Place for Intro Level and 13th Place for Training Level

2022 Year End Awards Application Now Online

Arlene Gaitan — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 16:48:26 GMT

The ADA Year End Awards program has been updated to reflect the fact that we only have one recognized show per year.

1. ADA Recognized show awards now have a waiver of the ADA show requirement due to injury or illness.

2. We will only require 4 volunteer/participation hours to be eligible.

Rules and Applications

How to Earn Hours:

Volunteering at an event/show - Learn More
Attending a board meeting - up to 1 hour (visit the Members only page to access zoom link - you must be logged in - your email address is your username. Click Forgot Password to request a new password).
Sponsorships/Ads - up to 4 hours ($50 per hour) - Learn More

May Virtual Show Results Now Available

Arlene Gaitan — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 22:46:02 GMT

Check out the winners from our May Virtual Dressage Show! Congrats to all! Our next show is in August - get your videos ready!!!

Learn More

Erin Bell-Altman and Lilly-Danka T Win Award

Arlene Gaitan — Mon, 30 May 2022 19:10:40 GMT

Our own Erin Bell-Altman and her horse, Lilly-Danka T, won the USDF Sport Horse Breeding Traveling Trot Perpetual Trophy for the Highest Scoring Champion! Lilly is a 2016 black, 16.1 hand Dutch Warmblood mare by George Clooney, out of Ushi Danka T. She was bred in the Netherlands. Congrats to Erin and Lilly! Read more about this award in the USDF Connection March/April Yearbook issue. See page 62. You may need to be logged in to view the article.

Virtual Dressage Show: Para Tests Now Available

Arlene Gaitan — Mon, 23 May 2022 20:59:22 GMT

We have added a Para Test of Choice for the May Virtual Dressage show!

Entries close soon! Submit your vide and entry by June 6, 2022!

Spring Show High Points and Special Award Winners

Arlene Gaitan — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 18:25:12 GMT

Congrats to our show High Points and Special Award Winners! Jenna Stern-Arnold (pictured) won both the Freestyle Challeng and the Rebecca Snell Freestyle Medal!

Also, congrats to NTEC for winning our Fiesta Stall Decorating Contest! Their award winning decorations are below!

See all the High Point and Special Award winners here!

View show results at http://www.showsecretary.com

February 2022 Virtual Schooling Show Results are now Online!

Arlene Gaitan — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 17:05:05 GMT

Congrats to all our riders and thank you to our judge, Laura Whitfield, "L" Grad from Hutto, TX!

See results here!

SHOW IS FULL - Spring Dressage Show

Arlene Gaitan — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 16:16:25 GMT

We are happy to report the show is FULL!!!

We still need Volunteers! Visit the Compete page under Shows & Awards or Support Us page under Contact, for more information!

Demonstration Riders and Volunteers Needed!

Arlene Gaitan — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 01:30:31 GMT

We need YOU for our judges educational event on February 5-6, 2022

Demonstration Riders at all levels needed!

Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Fair Oaks Equestrian Center
Preference given to ADA Members! Not a member? Join Now!
Stabling available: Overnight - $45, Day - $30 or Haul in Only - $20
Contact Kelly Martinez at 210-846-3715

Volunteers Needed!

Saturday and Sunday, Feb 5-6, 2022. Earn volunteer hours for Year-end Awards! Free auditing and lunch for volunteers!
Contact Patricia Augustine at 830-388-9778

2022 Board of Directors and New Board Members

Arlene Gaitan — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 23:55:49 GMT

Recently we held an election for President, Vice President and Treasurer. All nominees ran unopposed and were confirmed by the membership.

President: Jim Humphreys will continue in his role.

Vice President: Chad Bohne. Chad is new to the board! Welcome!

Treasurer: Llorye Flores will continue in her role.

We are also happy to announce that Patricia Augustine will be joining the board as Member-at-Large. Stacy Parker moved to Colorado earlier this year and Patricia agreed to take her place.

Also outgoing from the board is Tracy Augustine. Tracy has served on the board for many years as JR/YR Chair, Secretary and Vice President. Tracy was instrumental in the success of our JR/YR program at ADA.

We welcome Chad and Patricia and thank Tracy and Stacy for their service. We will them both!

See the complete board here!

Awards Deadline & November Virtual Show

Arlene Gaitan — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 14:57:35 GMT

The November Virtual Show is now open but the closing date is now November 24, 2021 to allow those scores to count for Year-End Awards.

The Year-End Awards deadline has been extended to December 6, 2021 to give you more time to get your scores in!

Board of Directors Ballot due Nov 30, 2021

Arlene Gaitan — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 17:40:29 GMT

Check your email for the Board of Directors Ballot. You will be voting for three positions; all nominees are running unopposed. The following are our nominees:

President: James Humphreys

Vice President: Chad Bohne

Treasurer: Llorye Flores

If your membership is active and you did NOT receive an email ballot, log on to this website for the link on the "Members Only" page, or contact Arlene Gaitan.

Spring Show Date Change - April 2-3, 2022

Arlene Gaitan — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 20:04:03 GMT

Due to a conflict at the Rose Palace, our show date has moved a week later to April 2-3, 2022. Be on the look out for the prize list in January.

We need sponsors and volunteers! Visit the Support Us page for information on sponsorships and volunteering!

USDF Annual Convention, NOW Virtual

Arlene Gaitan — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 22:08:38 GMT

2021 Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention on December 1-4, 2021

USDF has just announced the convention will now be virtual. Visit the USDF Convention page (link below) for more information.

As a member of USDF, help influence the direction of our sport and push it to new heights as we push on to the next frontier of dressage. As always, keep an eye on the convention website and follow USDF on social media for the latest updates.

August Virtual Schooling Show Results

Arlene Gaitan — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 20:18:31 GMT

The August Virtual Schooling Show results are now online here! Congratulations to all our winners!

Next virtual show is in November. Entries open November 1st.

Call For Nominations

Arlene Gaitan — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 22:07:20 GMT

If you are interested in any of these Board positions, contact a Board Member by October 16th!

President

Vice-President

Treasurer

Volunteer Requirement Changes for Year End Awards

Arlene Gaitan — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 22:05:55 GMT

The volunteer requirement will be reduced from 8 hours to 4 hours this year for year-end awards eligibility. If you earned volunteer hours last year, those hours did rollover to 2021. If you have not had an opportunity to volunteer this year, there is still time to volunteer and earn hours - here's how:

- NEW! Volunteer for an area show where dressage classes are offered (example: Liberty Hill or Coyote Springs - see our Events page for details)

- Sponsor a class, be a Pet Sponsor, solicit a new ad or Sponsorship for our Spring show program. A $50 ad or sponsorship earns 1 hour. You can earn up to 4 hours for sponsorship. Learn more on our Support Page.

- Join us for an Arena and Show Trailer clean up/organization day. TBD in November. Stay tuned!

- Attend a monthly board meeting. Earn 1 hour for attending a board meeting. Zoom link instructions are on the Members-only page of the website. You must log in to access this page.

If you aren't sure how many hours you have contact our Member-at-Large!

Don't forget! Year End Awards deadline is November 25th. Visit the Awards page for application and instructions!

May Virtual Show Results Now Available

Arlene Gaitan — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 23:08:09 GMT

Congratulations to all our participants!

May Virtual Show Results.pdf

Welcome New Board Members

Arlene Gaitan — Tue, 18 May 2021 22:30:18 GMT

Welcome to the board!

Kelly Martinez will join the board as Education Chair.

Evan Fourtnet will join the board as Awards Chair to replace Susan Hancock who has moved to North Carolina.

Thank you for volunteering to help ADA with it's mission!

We still are looking for a Member-at-Large/Volunteer Chair because Stacey Parker is moving to Colorado this summer. If you are interested, contact Stacey for details!

2020 Year End Awards

Arlene Gaitan — Wed, 05 May 2021 21:01:31 GMT

Congratulations to all our award winners including Stacey Parker who was our 2020 Volunteer of the Year!

View the complete results here!

Trainers Round Table Event

Arlene Gaitan — Tue, 04 May 2021 19:47:36 GMT

Join our Trainers Round Table to brainstorm educational ideas for your students. Event will be held on Sunday, May 23rd at 5:30pm in Bulverde at Tracy Augustine's home. RSVP under the events page or text Tracy directly at 830-388-0451.

Fall Recognized Show Cancelled

Arlene Gaitan — Tue, 04 May 2021 19:46:12 GMT

Dear ADA Membership,

It is with heavy hearts that the ADA board has made the difficult decision to cancel our Fall show.

Increasing fees, in addition to declining attendance and dwindling enthusiasm to seek new sponsors, has made the cost of holding shows too great for our GMO to absorb.

This decision was not made without weighing all of our options, as the horse shows are the club’s main source of revenue.

It is our hope that this arrangement is temporary, and we will be back to holding two shows per year in the future.

Sincerely,

ADA Board of Directors

February Virtual Schooling Show Results are now Online!

Arlene Gaitan — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 21:18:47 GMT

Visit the Compete page for show results! Congrats to our winners!

February Virtual Schooling Show & Braiding Contest Deadline Extended

Arlene Gaitan — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 15:40:46 GMT

Due to the recent inclement weather we have extended the deadline to submit videos and braiding pictures to March 15th.

Evie Tumlin Fund for Adult Amateurs - Applications due March 1st

Arlene Gaitan — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 20:57:55 GMT

The Dressage Foundation Evie Tumlin Memorial Fund for Region 9 Adult Amateurs is due one week from today, March 1st.

The goal of the Evie Tumlin Memorial Fund is to provide financial assistance to Adult Amateur riders who currently reside in USDF Region 9, to aid in their development in dressage. Grants will typically range in the amount of $500-$1,000, to be used for educational experiences that will further the applicant’s knowledge of dressage and are in addition to the applicant’s typical training plan.

Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/3dBabsg

Taste of the L Sessions B & C rescheduled due to weather

Arlene Gaitan — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 19:35:22 GMT

With all the power outages as a result of the Texas winter storm we have moved Part B to February 23rd and Part C to March 2nd. Please adjust you calendars! Everyone stay safe and warm!

Spring Show Important Updates!!!

Arlene Gaitan — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 01:33:26 GMT

The San Antonio Spring Dressage I & II is now a level 3 show with NAYC, Young Horse qualifying and MORE! Download the prize list at www.showsecretary.com to learn more!

Closing Date: March 11, 2021

IMPORTANT!!! Due to COVID protocols:

1. Entries must be perfect

2. SHAVINGS MUST BE ORDERED IN ADVANCE! Your stall comes with two bags but we recommend ordering extra for the comfort of your horse.

3. Masks must be worn at all times except while mounted or mounting/dismounting (have your mask ready when you dismount!) You may be asked to leave the show if we have to remind you more than once.

4. You must check in near concession stand to have your temp taken and sign a waiver and receive a wrist band EACH DAY.

5. No more than two helpers per horse & rider combination.

6. No spectators.

7. Be nice - we are all in this together! :)

For more COVID rules, download the prize list from the link above.

New Board of Directors Members & Openings on the Board

Arlene Gaitan — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 21:30:37 GMT

Welcome to our new Board Members:

Jim Humphreys - President
Claire Oxley - Secretary
Stacy Parker - Member-at-large

Old Board Members taking different roles:

Tracy Augustine will be Vice President
Arlene Gaitan will be Communications Chair

We thank our past board members for their contributions and wish them well!

Deb Peterson - outgoing Member-at-Large
Lisa Mattson - outgoing Education Chair

Board Openings:

Education Chair or Committee - this can be a group of friends who like to organize events! Contact Jim Humphreys if you are interested!

ADA Schooling Show Championships & November Virtual Show Results

Arlene Gaitan — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 21:27:15 GMT

Congratulations to all our riders and special thanks to Celeste Brown, "L" grad with distinction, for judging! View the results below!

2020 ADA Schooling Show Championships and November Virtual Schooling Show Results.pdf

ADA Members are Winners!

Arlene Gaitan — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 18:07:17 GMT

Congrats to Bonnie Lemcke and Anna Cannon who won the Early Bird Renewal contest! Each won a $50 Dover gift card.

More congrats to Bonnie, Deb Peterson and Llorye for winning the door prizes for attending the annual meeting. Each won a $25 Dover gift card.

Deadline for Awards Applications is November 25th!

Arlene Gaitan — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 22:12:48 GMT

Mail (not email) your awards applications by November 25th to be eligible for Year End Awards. Visit the Awards Page for instructions and applications.

Virtual show attendees are eligible as well! Learn More!

Renew and WIN!

Arlene Gaitan — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 18:30:46 GMT

Renew your membership by November 30th for a a chance to win one of two $50 gift cards!

The deadline to submit our roster to USDF is December 1st which is why we need as many people as possible to renew before hand. Don't miss an issue of the Connect Magazine or the USDF Membership Guide.

ADA Board of Directors Ballot

Arlene Gaitan — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 14:14:14 GMT

Be on the lookout in your email box for a ballot for our candidates for the Board of Directors! Meet our candidates below:

President - James (Jim) Humphreys

I'm Jim Humphreys, a pathologist who came to San Antonio a long time ago to attend medical school, and then never left. I am a relative newcomer to horses having started out as an ignorant but interested barn dad for my daughter and eventually trying riding myself. I am a low skill, high enthusiasm dressage rider but working on it and am very excited about the coming year for this organization.

Secretary - Claire Oxley

Claire K. Oxley is a retired U.S. diplomat who served abroad in seven countries as well as in Washington, D.C. and New York. She took up riding as an adult, first trail riding, then jumping and finally dressage. She takes regular lessons and occasional clinics, and competes a few times a year. She joined ADA several years ago and has enjoyed attending educational events as well as competitions. She looks forward to getting to know the ADA membership and board in the coming year.

Member-at-Large - Anastasia (Stacy) Parker

Anastasia (Stacey) Parker is a violinist in the San Antonio Symphony and Camerata San Antonio. She grew up riding as a working student at a local barn in PA and took several years off from riding to go to college and take orchestral auditions. In her spare time Stacey likes to take dressage lessons, audit clinics and rescue/foster/TNR cats. She has been a member of ADA for the past four years and has enjoyed showing and volunteering with this great group of horse lovers.

September Virtual Schooling Show Results

Arlene Gaitan — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 23:57:59 GMT

Thank you to all our riders for supporting the show! Our judge was Sue Machin from Ann Arbor, MI. Virtual shows allow us to use L grads across the country.

Don't forget to enter the November virtual show and Championships! View the September results here!

2020 September Virtual Schooling Show Results.pdf

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Arlene Gaitan — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 14:43:06 GMT

We are seeking nominations for the following Board Positions. Nominations are due October 16th:

President
Vice President
Member-at-Large
Secretary

We also need volunteers for the following positions:

Education - this can be a committee - get your friends together and make a difference!
Website/Communication

Contact a board member if you are interested!

Year End Award Modifications - Volunteer requirement WAIVED

Arlene Gaitan — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 14:31:29 GMT

Due to the limited voluneer opportunities availabe this year, we are waiving the volunteer requirement for year end award applications. Members who have earned volunteer hours will have their hours rolled over and applied to 2021 year end award applications.

In addition, we are changing the awards for virtual show year end awards to an actual award vs. a certificate.

View the updated rules here.

July Virtual Show Results Now Available

Arlene Gaitan — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 17:44:32 GMT

Congratulations to all our competitors and thank you, Matt Eagan for judging! Enter to ride in our next virtual show in September!2020-07-31 July Virtual Schooling Show Results.pdf

ADA Fall Recognized Dressage Show - Prize List Now Online

Arlene Gaitan — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 21:55:15 GMT

Get ready to submit your entries for the ADA Fall Show on August 29-30, 2020 featuring two great freestyle award opportunities:

Chauffers on Demand/Fairfield Inn & Suites $500 Freestyle Challenge and

The Rebecca Snell Musical Freestyle High Point Award Medal sponsord by Olva Stewart Pharo.

May Virtual Show Results Now Available

Arlene Gaitan — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 21:47:16 GMT

Results for the May Virtual show can be found here! Don't forget about our next show during the month of July. Entries and videos are due by July 31!

May Virtual Schooling Show Results.pdf

NEW! Virtual Show Award Program

Arlene Gaitan — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 16:55:02 GMT

Earn two scores of 60% or better at each level to be eligible for an award to be presented at year end awards. You must have one score from an ADA virtual show. Next show is July 1 - July 31.

Virtual Dressage Show for July

Arlene Gaitan — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 22:11:14 GMT

Since our May show was such a success we are holding another virtual show in July! Entries are due by July 31st. Our judge is Matt Eagan, an L graduate with distinction from Kirkland, WA! Start working on your videos!

Year End Award Modifications for COVID-19

Arlene Gaitan — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 22:08:57 GMT

Due to all the show cancellations this year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board and Awards Chair, Susan Hancock have modified the rules a bit to make it easier to qualify. Review the awards instructions on the Awards page.

USDF PM Delegate Voting

Arlene Gaitan — Wed, 27 May 2020 14:24:41 GMT

Online voting begins June 1 & ends at midnight (EST) on June 30.

If you are a current Participating Member (PM), you are eligible to vote for the PM delegates that you would like to serve your region. Group Members (GMO members) are not eligible to vote in the PM delegate elections. PM delegates represent the interest of all PMs in their respective regions, and are voting members of the USDF Board of Governors at its annual meeting. In addition, PM delegates elect USDF Executive Board members and may be consulted on other issues throughout the year.

To place your vote, please log in to our website or, if you do not already have a USDF Login, establish one. Once logged in you will be able to place your vote. If you would like to request a paper ballot be sent to you in the mail, please email nominations@usdf.org or call 859-271-7897.

For more information visit the USDF website!

Horse Stolen in Houston

Arlene Gaitan — Wed, 13 May 2020 00:09:20 GMT

Reward Offered! Chesnut mare, Quarab, 14.2H, blaze and white sock on left hind. Net Posse ID# 3291. If seen please call or text 713-433-9817 or 512-937-2517

ADA Fall Recognized Dressage Show - NEW DATE - Aug 29-30!

Arlene Gaitan — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 21:04:55 GMT

With the cancellation of so many shows this spring, ADA has moved the date of our fall show from September 5-6 to August 29-30 to avoid competing with the GSWEC show which is on the same weekend as our traditional date. Be on the look out of the prize list this summer at www.showsecretary.com.

Welcome to our new website!

Arlene Gaitan — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 22:02:39 GMT

We hope this new website will make it easier for you to find the information you need. It features a streamlined membership application process, event registration, members only section and more! Visit us often to see the latest updates!