Upcoming events
MDA Dressage Freestyle Clinic
with equisonic productions in partnership with kimberly dunlap coaching
When: Saturday, September 27th - Sunday, September 28th
Where: MSU McPhail Equine Performance Center
Where: MSU McPhail Equine Performance Center
Details
Brittany and Kimberly team up to bring this fun and educational clinic opportunity to Michigan's English and Western Dressage riders. Over the course of two days, riders and auditors learn what it takes to succeed at the musical freestyle, plan your best choreography, and select the right music for your horse. This fun and confidence-building clinic is appropriate for riders who are new to the freestyle, or experienced riders looking to deepen their knowledge and add some polish to their riding.
First time participants leave the clinic with a working draft of freestyle choreography for the level of their choice, and musical selections for each gait. Music production is offered post-clinic at an additional, discounted fee. Riders must participate both days as each day of the clinic has a specific focus and format.
The use of the McPhail Equine Performance Center for this clinic has been generously given by the McPhail Endowment. The Midwest Dressage Association thanks the McPhail Endowment and Dr. Jane Manifredi for helping to make quality education experiences affordable for our membership.
First time participants leave the clinic with a working draft of freestyle choreography for the level of their choice, and musical selections for each gait. Music production is offered post-clinic at an additional, discounted fee. Riders must participate both days as each day of the clinic has a specific focus and format.
The use of the McPhail Equine Performance Center for this clinic has been generously given by the McPhail Endowment. The Midwest Dressage Association thanks the McPhail Endowment and Dr. Jane Manifredi for helping to make quality education experiences affordable for our membership.
Schedule
Day 1
Classroom: Lecture + Q&A "Introduction to Musical Freestyle" covering rules, musical selection principles, choreography principles, freestyle show tips, and more.
Riding Sessions: Geometry and Choreography
Riding Sessions: Geometry and Choreography
Day 2
Classroom: Choreography Workshop under clinician guidance, participants refine and document the choreography explored on day 1. Auditors can try their hand at designing their own freestyle at the level of their choice.
Riding Sessions: Musical Exploration & Selection
Riding Sessions: Musical Exploration & Selection
Cost
Auditing: $20/day for Adults and $10/day for Juniors (20 years old and younger). Includes lunch and snacks/beverages
Riding: $400 per horse, stalls are available for $50 per night
Riding: $400 per horse, stalls are available for $50 per night
Annual MDA Year End Awards Luncheon
When: Saturday, January 24th, 2026
Where: Zehnder's of Frankenmuth
It's official! The MDA will be returning to lovely Frankenmuth to celebrate the 2025 Year End Awards. Save the date for this fun chance to congratulate our awesome riders, friends, family, and sponsors on another year of dressage excellence.
Learn more about the year end awards here.
See the list of participating schooling shows as of May 1, 2025 here.
Where: Zehnder's of Frankenmuth
It's official! The MDA will be returning to lovely Frankenmuth to celebrate the 2025 Year End Awards. Save the date for this fun chance to congratulate our awesome riders, friends, family, and sponsors on another year of dressage excellence.
Learn more about the year end awards here.
See the list of participating schooling shows as of May 1, 2025 here.