Adult Amateur Dressage Access
Education, Events & Opportunities for the Adult Amateur Equestrian
WHAT IS AADA ?
AADA was conceived by Lisa Schmidt, a USEF S dressage judge, USDF Gold, Silver and Bronze medalist, coach to many successful Adult Amateurs, former USDF Region 1 Director and ‘L’ program faculty member. Her vision is to make the AADA an educational and community building resource to promote the AA in dressage.
- AADA is for amateur dressage riders of all ages. AADA is an educational and informational resource for every AA from beginners at the lower levels of dressage, experienced competitors or the mature rider enjoying their horse in or out of the show arena.
- AADA gives the amateur rider opportunities to learn to enhance the riding experience, care for the Dressage horse and improve skills for the show ring and much more
- AADA negoiates discounts for clinics, online horse shows members.
- AADA spotlights monthly successful amateur riders outside and inside the barn.
- Enjoy easy and exciting tips from blogs, online courses, videos for better enjoying your horse and achieving success in the competition arena from a popular dressage professional and judge, plus advice and life experience sharing from fellow adult amateurs. Attend exclusive member only educational events and clinics.
- AADA is a privately funded support organization developed for Adult Amateur Dressage Riders. It is not associated with USDF, USEF, FEI or any other equine membership association in the United States or abroad.
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AADA Calendar Of Events
Do you have a Adult Amateur Event? Email the office to be added to this calendar
Contact AADA
AADA Head Office
Office: 201-981-1823
Internet (Multimedia Designs) : +1-818-272-0819
Email: office@aadressageaccess.com
AADA is listed on the Horse Professionals Network
