Shows/Events

Our competition calendar will have a minimum of six rated shows, a schooling show series, and educational events at convenient locations, and a championship show.  Rated shows afford riders the opportunity to earn qualifying scores toward the DDA, USEF and USDF championships before nationally and internationally recognized judges.

DDA membership offers you, the dressage enthusiast, an opportunity to know what’s happening in your dressage community, and a chance to learn about and compete in the sport. 

DDA pays for your GMO membership with the USDF (riders must pay for a separate Participating USDF Membership if they are competing for national awards).

Members will receive our newsletter and have immediate access to membership cards and unique awards programs offered only to DDA members.

Don’t miss out on an opportunity to attend discounted educational clinics and to earn great awards.
 

To qualify for the Annual DDA Dressage Championship Show:

• Rider and Owner must be current (paid) DDA members at the time scores are earned (not retroactive)
   
• Earn three scores from a minimum of two judges at any test in the level at a DDA-rated show
   
• Riders need only earn one score of 60% or higher to qualify to ride in the Freestyle Open Test of Choice Championship class.

  Championship Show Qualification

Year-End Awards

Year End Awards honor those hard-working members and their show partners that attend multiple shows throughout the year. Qualification for these awards are as follows:

• Rider and Owner must be paid DDA members at the time scores are earned
• Nomination fee must be paid per horse/rider pair prior to scores earned

See below for score requirements earned at recognized DDA shows.

Breed Awards: all above rules apply AND breed registration papers must be on file with the DDA office. Only one Champion and Reserve per breed offered (not at each level). Check website for breed award types available.

Prizes awarded to Open, Amateur, and Junior Champions and Reserves at each level. All participants in the program receive a certificate.  AnAwards Banquet and Membership Party will be scheduled to celebrate everyone’s accomplishments! Schooling show winners to be awarded at the banquet!