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Volunteer Opportunities

Below you can find some of the volunteer opportunities for MDA members and non-members alike. At shows, there are many different types of help needed. Please reach out to the show contact to inquire about opportunities. More details may also be found at their website. 

​New for 2025, those wishing to qualify for Year End Awards must submit 4 hours of volunteer work. These hours can be earned at any time during the competition year (October 1st through September 30th); can be any combination of the following activities listed below, and must be signed off by a competition, educational event manager, or MDA Board Member. 

More details on the Year End Awards can be found here.
Qualifying Volunteer Hours: SEE FORM HERE

1. MDA / USDF Sanctioned Events
  • Scribing
  • Ring Steward
  • Score Runner
  • Parking Attendant
  • Office Staff
  • Event Set up and Clean up (MDA Banquet event is also eligible)
2025 Events
Show Name
Contact
Location
Website
Rattle Run Farm Dressage Show
Suzanne Cook
p: 810-367-6471
​e: [email protected]
​Rattle Run Farm
7103 Gratiot Ave
​St Clair, MI 48079
www.rattlerunfarms.com/
Central MI Horseman's Association
Kimberly Wahl
e: [email protected]
See Website for Details
cmhainfo.weebly.com/
Aberdeen Farm
Donna Donaldson
p: 248-347-4411
e: [email protected]
Aberdeen Farm
e: [email protected]
Aberdeen Farm
3500 Seven Mile Road
South Lyon, MI 48178
aberdeenfarm.weebly.com/
Matador Farm Schooling Show at Rattlewood Farms
Kim Robbins
p: 248-830-6523
Jessica Filiatrault
e: [email protected]
​e: [email protected]
Rattlewood Farms
1935 Ray Rd
​Oxford, MI 48371
Matador Farm
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​Showsecretary.com
Great Lakes Dressage Club
Dawn Wagstaff
President & Show Manager
p: 734-216-1560
​e: [email protected]
Fulton County Fairgrounds
8514 OH-108
​Wauseon, OH 43567
Website
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Facebook
Wyn Farm
Holly
e: [email protected]
​Wyn Farm
3100 Noble Rd
​Williamston, MI 48895
wynfarm.com
LP Equestrian Center Summer Dressage
Violet O'Dell
p: 586-935-7955
​e: [email protected]
LP Equestrian Center
5675 Hessen Rd
​Casco, MI 48064
lp-equestrian.com
MJMHA Spring Classic Horse Show
Julie Fleming
e: [email protected]
Ingham County Fairgrounds
700 E Ash St
​Mason, MI 48854
mjmha.org
MI Morgan Breeders Futurity
Julie Christopher
p: 248-921-3316
e: [email protected]
MSU Pavilion
4301 Farm Ln
​Lansing, MI 48910
michiganmorgans.com
East Creek Stables at Hunter's Run Farm
Heather Lawson
p: 906-399-3707
​e: [email protected]
Hunters Run Farm
 3320 Casey Rd
​Metamora, MI 48455
huntersfunfarm.com
2. Serving on the MDA Board of Directors
3. Being on any MDA Committee
4. Being an MDA Ambassador at any recognized show (prior approval required from Board of Directors)
5. Working the MDA booth at the Michigan Horse Expo
6. Contributing to the MDA Newsletter (600 word minimum, 1 article is equivalent to 2 volunteer hours)
7. As a trainer, donating lessons to youth or MDA events for hours
8. Hosting a virtual educational event via Zoom or Google Meet (prior approval required from Board of Directors)

Activities outside of those listed may also be accepted at the discretion of the MDA Board of Directors. Please reach out to the volunteer coordinator or another member of the Board, for approval. Volunteers are crucial to the continuation and success of our sport. If the MDA member isn't able to volunteer, the member can assign a proxy to complete their hours for them. 

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  • Home
  • About
    • Philosophy & Benefits
    • Special Honors & Awards
    • Board Of Directors, Bylaws
    • MDA Merchandise
    • Hall of Fame
    • Sponsorships
  • Membership
    • Membership
  • Education & Volunteering
    • Volunteer
    • Education Grant Program
  • Newsletters
  • Shows, Events, & Awards
    • Virtual Shows
    • In Person Show Calendar
    • Events
    • Awards >
      • Award and Honors
      • Year End Award Rules
      • PILOT Medal Program
      • PILOT Leadline Year End Award
      • 2024 Qualified Riders
      • 2024 Encore Award