2021 IDS Show Schedule

IDS is pleased to announce our 2021 show dates! May Schooling Show - May 8 Indy Dressage Classic I & II - June 12 & 13 July Schooling Show - July 18 Indiana Dressage Festival I & II - August 21 & 22 IDS Ride-Offs & Fall Schooling Show - September 25 & 26 We can't wait! More

2020 Awards Program and Qualifying Rules Changes

Due to COVID, the Indiana Dressage Society Board of Directors has voted to enact several changes to the 2020 awards season to allow more opportunity to for our competitors to participate. The following changes enacted only for the 2020 awards season override the standard rules from the IDS Handbook. 2020 Awards Season ... More

Indiana Dressage Festival I & II 2020 Report

The Indiana Dressage Festival I & II were held at the Hoosier Horse Park on August 15 & 16, 2020. A super big thank you to all the competitors for supporting the shows! I felt everyone made the best of the current requirements regarding social distancing and mask wearing. Having to wear a mask does not increase ... More

IDS July Schooling Show Recap

This past weekend's July Schooling Show was a huge success! We had our eighth consecutive Schooling Show sell out and it happened in record time! Thank you so much for trusting us to put on a safe event during this pandemic. We were pleased with the care everyone on the grounds took to pay attention to the new protocols ... More

Intent to Resume Shows in July

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Indiana Dressage Society cancelled the following events: Cancelled: May 9th Schooling Show Cancelled: June 6-7 Indy Dressage Classic I & II We are diligently working to return to competition as allowed by the State of Indiana, the Hoosier Horse Park, and industry best ... More

IDS Webcast Series Launching in June

Webcast Series Starting in June We've all lost opportunities this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In an effort to create value for our members, the IDS Education Committee excited to launch a brand-new Zoom Webcast series. The webcasts will cover a wide range of educational topics led by a recognized expert. The first ... More

2020 Indy Dressage Classic I & II Cancelled

IDS Members and Competitors, Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, IDS has cancelled the 2020 Indy Dressage Classic I & II scheduled for June 6-7. The Back On Track Indiana guidelines for reopening our state dictate that sports venues remain closed through at least June 13th. Johnson County Parks and Recreation has ... More

May 9th Schooling Show Cancelled

IDS Members and Competitors, Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Indiana Dressage Society Board of Directors has made the unfortunate decision to cancel the May 9th Schooling Show. In these difficult times, our priority is the safety and well-being of our members and their equine partners. We hope to be able to ... More

IDS COVID-19 Statement March 27th, 2020

Covid-19 is affecting everyone   IDS Members and Competitors, The COVID-19 pandemic has created global uncertainty and the need for precautions unfamiliar in our lifetimes. Through these trying times, we seek a sense of normalcy, but must face the realities of the situation. IDS has not been spared from ... More

The White River Novice Trophies

The trophies for the White River Novice Horse and Novice Rider were established in 1980 by the then owners of White River Stables, Nick and Linda Heiny. When Suzanne Artale purchased the farm in 1984, she took over the presentation and sponsorship of the award because we all start as novices in some aspect of equestrianism ... More