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Welcome to the Web site for the Indiana Dressage Society.
Please note that the Indiana Dressage Society is an affiliate
General Member Organization (GMO) of the
United States Dressage Federation.
We hope you have found this site helpful and informative, any comments or suggestions please contact us by filling out this form.
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2012 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championship Dates and Locations Announced
Lexington, KY (May 10, 2011) - The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) has announced the dates and locations for the 2012 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championships, presented by SmartPak: USDF Region 1 (November 1-4) at Senator Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center in Williamston, NC, USDF Region 2 (October 11-14) at Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, USDF Region 3 (October 4-7) at Chattahoochee Hill-Bouchert Farm in Fairburn, GA, USDF Region 4 (September 7-9) at North Iowa Fairgrounds in Mason City, IA, USDF Region 5 (October 5-7) at Salt Lake County Equestrian Park in South Jordan, UT, USDF Region 6 (September 20-23) at DevonWood Equestrian Centre in Sherwood, OR, USDF Region 7 (October 4-7) at Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank, CA, USDF Region 8 (September 11-16) at HITS on the Hudson in Saugerties, NY, and USDF Region 9 (November 1-4) at Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy, TX.
These championships recognize the outstanding efforts of riders in each USDF region and provide an excellent opportunity for spectators to view the top competitors in their respective regions. Kathy Stringer of Great American Insurance Group added, "By being the title sponsor, we are able to help USDF showcase these commendable individuals and provide them with the recognition they so greatly deserve."
Competitors qualify for Great American/USDF Regional Championships by competing in designated qualifying classes throughout the year at USDF-recognized competitions. For more information on the Regional Championship program, visit the USDF website or contact the USDF sport programs department.
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Important News from USEF
The USEF Executive Committee recently approved a round of changes, effective immediately, to multiple dressage rules that represent significant changes regarding judging and scoring for dressage. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with these changes by reviewing the 2011 Supplement to the Hard Copy Rulebook found here:
http://www.usef.org/documents/rules/ruleChanges/2011/ECapproved03212011.pdf
For additional information please contact Jeannie Putney, National Director of Dressage at (859) 225-6918 or jputney@usef.org.
United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. 4047 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY 40515 859-258-2472 webmaster@usef.org
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J. Ashton Moore Clinics -- 2011
Windara Farm, Pendleton, IN
Thank you to Jeff Moore and all riders and auditors for another informative and fun year at the J. Ashton Moore clinics.
Continue to check the website for our 2012 clinic dates.
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It is time to RENEW your Membership
in the Indiana Dressage Society.
Your 2011 membership expires on November 30, 2011
Please click on the icon for a 2012 IDS Membership Application. 
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IDS Awards Program
Lynda Weese is our IDS Points Contact who tallies scores during show season impacting the IDS Awards Program and Annual Awards Banquet.
Please click on the icon to see a brief summary
of the awards program from Lynda. 
Please click on the icon to view our latest points standings
for IDS year-end awards.
These accumulated points include the IDS September 2010 Schooling
Show, IDS May 2011 Schooling Show, Indy Classic I & II 2011,
IDS June 2011 Schooling Show
and Dressage at Foxton Farm I & II. 
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WHAT'S HOT !!!!!
IDS Awards Banquet
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Woodstock Country Club
Indianapolis, IN
Congratulations to all our winners whose awards and trophies
were awarded at the Banquet on November 12th.
Congratulations also to our Wicker Award winner, Angelique LeVell
and our President's Award winner, Suzanne Artale!
Masters Award 
High Percentage Awards
Rider Achievement Awards
The Championships
The silent auction was enjoyed by all and many attendees returned home with great bargains, with the proceeds going to the IDS Education Fund.
Thank you to those who provided donations of
products or services for the auction:
Vicki Bye, Basket of hair care products
Curry Agency, Inc., black leather rhinestone browband
The Daily Grind Coffee Shop, basket of gourmet teas and coffees
Grand Chamption Tack and Saddlery, wool dress cooler
Janet Lant (100+ equine-related books)
The Stable Tack Shop
Phil Stockton, Fit Ride, Inc., consulation and 3 personal training sessions
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IDS Schooling Show and Championship Ride-Offs
September 17, 2011
Hoosier Horse Park, Edinburgh, IN
Please click on the icon for show results
Thank you to the following volunteers whose time, effort and dedication contributed to a successful schooling show and Championships:
Suzanne Artale, Elinor Weith, Deb Parent, Katherine Duff, Kay Dixon, Bonna McCuiston, Elaine Nichol.
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