About Our Organization
The Midwest Dressage Association (MDA), Inc is a charter group member of the United States Dressage Federation (USDF).
Founded in 1969, our purpose is to promote and encourage a high standard of accomplishment in dressage in the midwestern United States, primarily through educational programs. Whether you are an MDA Member or a fellow horse enthusiast, we encourage you to attend any of our events. We welcome anyone interested in contributing to our mission to consider membership, whether you ride or not! We are one of the largest Group Member Organizations (GMOs) of USDF Region 2, and joining our ranks introduces you to a community of 26,000 horse enthusiasts across 121 GMOs in the United States.
We are strictly a volunteer run organization headed by a Board of Directors. We hold monthly board meetings which are open to everyone. Our committees, chaired by board members, welcome all MDA members to participate. Volunteers are a very valuable resource to MDA as it takes a whole stable of workers to ensure that our shows and events remain successful.
Founded in 1969, our purpose is to promote and encourage a high standard of accomplishment in dressage in the midwestern United States, primarily through educational programs. Whether you are an MDA Member or a fellow horse enthusiast, we encourage you to attend any of our events. We welcome anyone interested in contributing to our mission to consider membership, whether you ride or not! We are one of the largest Group Member Organizations (GMOs) of USDF Region 2, and joining our ranks introduces you to a community of 26,000 horse enthusiasts across 121 GMOs in the United States.
We are strictly a volunteer run organization headed by a Board of Directors. We hold monthly board meetings which are open to everyone. Our committees, chaired by board members, welcome all MDA members to participate. Volunteers are a very valuable resource to MDA as it takes a whole stable of workers to ensure that our shows and events remain successful.
Our Philosophy |
Our Goals |
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The Midwest Dressage Association (MDA), Inc is an organization whose purpose is to promote and encourage a high standard of accomplishment in dressage in the general area of the Midwestern United States, primarily through educational programs. Dressage is the gradual harmonious development of a horse's physical and mental condition with the aim toward improving its natural gaits and perfecting its understanding and communication with its rider.
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1. To improve the general understanding of dressage for Association members and any non-members expressing an interest therein through educational clinics, forums and seminars and to promote these and other activities to affect this goal.
2. To assist and cooperate with other regional or national dressage organizations in matters of common concern. 3. To offer a framework in which individuals can progress with the schooling of themselves and their horses. |