Lehigh Valley Dressage Association
About Lehigh Valley Dressage Association
The Lehigh Valley Dressage Association (LVDA) is dedicated to promoting a high standard of the sport of dressage through quality education provided to the interested general public and the membership in the form of clinics, seminars, and dressage shows along with the promotion of outstanding horsemanship and proper equine management. LVDA is a registered 501(c)(3) and is a Group Member Organization (GMO) of the United States Dressage Federation.
It's Year-End Award Submission Time!
LVDA's Schooling Show Year-End Awards do not require members to submit an application, if you are interested in LVDA USDF Show YEA, Rider Achievement Medals, Dressage Seat Equitation, or an Achievement Ribbon, you must submit your application by October 20th!
Please Apply Here, thank you!
We had spectacular weather for LVDA's last show of the season, the Championship Show at the Buck's County Horse Park!
Many, many thanks to the volunteers who stepped up to make the show run perfectly. We loved having Swedish Equine with us all day, Equestri-Yum provided delicious food, and many thanks to Kendra Clarke for donating lessons on Racewood Simulator, Blue! Full results for the day are available here.
And thanks to Alyssa Murphree Media for being there to capture the memories of a such a beautiful day! Photos are available for viewing and purchase: Link to photo gallery
Machaella Knelly and Odds In My Favor
PC: Machaella Knelly
Payton Muto and Sunshine
PC: Katelyn Krumanocker
Do you need Volunteer Hours for Year-End Awards? This year, LVDA members can "buy-out" two hours toward Year-End Awards ($10/hour) with all proceeds going to the Bucks County Horse Park!
Volunteer Hour Buy-Out
Check your volunteer hours here:
Congratulations and a huge THANK YOU to Allecia Stiles!
Allecia competed her gelding, Bumber Shoot at the Amateur Only Dressage show hosted by Dunmovin' at the Devon show grounds this past August.
Allecia recieved the highest score in the First Level Division and was awarded the "You Win, They Win" prize: $250 donated to the 501c3 organization of her choice.
Allecia chose the Lehigh Valley Dressage Association!
As a 501c3, LVDA is dedicated to promoting a high standard of the sport of dressage through quality education provided to the interested general public and LVDA membership in the form of clinics, seminars, and dressage shows.
Thank you Allecia, and thank you Dunmovin'!
Alecia Stiles and Natasha Rutherford
PC: Paige Dolon
LVDA Events
February 4: Equestrian Athlete Clinic, Equi-Librium
February 19: Board Meeting, Open House, New Tripoli, PA
April 6: American Red Cross First Aid/CPR Class: Rhythm and Blues Equestrian Center
April 13, How to ... Cavaletti Clinic
April 17, How to ... Work in Hand with Michael Bragdell
April 27, LVDA Schooling Dressage at the BCHP
May 19, How to ... Breed Show
May 20, Board Meeting (Google Meets)
June 1, LVDA Schooling Dressage at Heart's Journey Stables
July 21: LVDA Schooling Dressage at Hidden Creek
July 28: LVDA Decades of Dressage at Sterling Hills Stables
August 11: LVDA Schooling Dressage at Rhythm and Blues
Welcome back to long time LVDA Sponsor, Silver Maple Veterinary Clinic, located in Kutztown, PA
When you are looking for a veterinary care clinic, you should be able to count on superior care and excellent service. Silver Maple has assembled an expert team of veterinary professionals to bring you the best possible health care for your pet.
LVDA Board Meetings:
Board meetings are held at 7pm the third Monday of every month. All LVDA Members are welcome to attend. Meetings are accessible through Google Meet. Links to the monthly minutes will be available here as they are approved.
For Google Meet information, please contact Executive Secretary Bethany Lewis prior to the date of the meeting.
Monday, January 22 (link to minutes)
Monday, September 16
Monday October 21
Monday November 18
Monday December 16
Riley Schreiber and Paige Dolon
PC: Denise Schreiber
Love what our LVDA Youth are up to!
Riley Schreiber, Penn State Western Equestrian Team and Paige Dolon, Kutztown Western Equestrian Team met up at Delaware Valley University where they both competed at IHSA Western Pleasure class, level 12. Riley placed first and second in the AM/PM shows, while Paige was first in both AM and PM.
Best wishes for a great season for all of LVDA's IHSA riders!
The LVDA Gives Back program began in 2021 as a way for the LVDA community to give back to larger at risk communities in the Lehigh Valley. Over the past several years, we have raised over $6,000 with money going to a wide variety of both human and animal welfare organizations. We are proud to continue to support this program, as LVDA Gives Back to the Lehigh Valley.
Interested in helping LVDA support Dressage in the Lehigh Valley?
LVDA provides educational programing and support for the local dressage community through our Dressage Schooling Show Series and Year-End Awards.
You can support these activities with clinic sponsorships, training grants, or sponsoring a Year-End Award.
Visit our Sponsorship Page for more information on how you can help LVDA support dressage throughout the Lehigh Valley.
Thank you to Lehigh Valley Dressage Association Sponsors!
Explore these helpful links from the United States Dressage Federation:
Adult Amateurs, Youth and Trainers: learn how you can pursue your dressage dreams though The Dressage Foundation Grants:
Explore these helpful links from the United States Equestrian Federation
USEF Equestrian Weekly Newsletter
Header Photo Credit:
Alyssa Fudro and Spirits Charming Lady
PC: Petra Fudro