Welcome to the Fort Worth Dressage Club


Welcome to the Fort Worth Dressage Club, your USDF Region 9 GMO promoting dressage education and competition in Fort Worth, Texas and the surrounding areas. Come join us for our monthly meetings on the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 pm at La Madeline at Overton Park in Fort Worth. 


Upcoming events

Member news and notables

FWDC Fall Classic - Virtual Show


Don't miss out of FWDC's first ever virtual dressage show! Offering USDF, USEF, and WDAA dressage. Beat the heat and choose your own ride time! Counts towards FWDC Year End Awards.

Registration Opens August 1st. CLICK HERE to view Prize List! 

Entries Open: August 1 - 25, 2025
Video Submission: through September 14
Results by September 25
Judges:
Brian MacMahon - Dressage (S) and Western Dressage (R)
Driven Dressage: Hardy Zantke (S)
2026 World Show Qualifier
2026 US National Dressage Classic Regional Qualifier

WDAA Recognition #: applied for
FHANA, AWSSR, and APHA-PAC recognized

Virtual Dressage Show Video Rules and Arena Setup.pdf

education

Join us for our annual FWDC pool party! 

We will start our day off with some fabulous education sessions led by local equine experts, followed with a trunk show hosted by Katarina Koefoed of Pure Equestrian for some retail therapy! Then enjoy a potluck lunch and time in the pool. 

Bring your favorite summer salad, side dish, or dessert and your swimsuits and towels and get ready for an amazing day!
RSVP by registering on our website!

Education Sessions

Dr. Rhodes Murphey, DVM - Keeping Horses Healthy in the Summer Heat

Santa Cruz Animal Health - Equine Nutrition 

Glynnie Walford - Arena Footing


upcoming Region 9 Clinics

Cavaletti Clinic with Sarah Fulton-Smith
August 17, 2025

Sarah is an FEI rider and trainer that utilizes a variety of cross training techniques to keep horses fit and happy in their work. She enjoys sharing her experience with cavaletti with other dressage riders to freshen up their rides and incorporate cavaletti into their training routine.

Given that this is mid-August this clinic is limited to 6 participants, so we can finish up before noon! We have a covered and fans though so we should stay pretty comfortable.

Cost of clinic is $120 including arena fee. 

Contact Sarah to register or audit. 


Check out our Clinic page for more opportunities. 

Volunteer

Check our Volunteer Page for upcoming opportunities!

member Advertisements

Have something you would like to advertise to other members of FWDC? Check out our new member advertisements page where you can share equine related goods for sale, lease, or trade. Contact Alicia for more information or to post. 

FWDC Members App

FWDC Members now have the option to register for FWDC events on their mobile devices using the Wild Apricot App.


* available on Google Play & App Store 


Join the FWDC Show Committee!

Your Leadership + Our Next Show = Unforgettable Magic 

Following a very positive fact-finding mission to visit Glen Rose Expo's new manager, the club has decided to pursue a recognized show for 2026. However, in order to make the show a successful reality, we need passionate, dedicated volunteers to join our 

Show Committee! Your energy, ideas, and commitment are the keys to creating an event that not only meets but exceeds expectations.

Why your involvement matters -

  • Collective expertise: Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or new to our club, your unique perspective helps us tackle every detail—from pursuing donors, assisting with competitor hospitality and venue logistics.

  • Smooth execution: A well-staffed committee ensures we stay on schedule, stay on budget, and deliver the high-quality experience our Region 9 dressage community expects.

  • Strengthened camaraderie: Working side by side fosters deeper connections and makes the process as enjoyable as the show itself. And fulfills the all-important volunteer hour requirement to be eligible for Year End Awards!

How to get involved -

We need at least four more committee members to join me (Barb Harty) and Paula Gregory who is the club Volunteer Coordinator. The committee must be filled by July 21, so email me at b.harty440@att.net to volunteer.

Even if you have just an hour or two a week to spare, every bit of support counts. Together, we’ll craft an event that reflects our collective passion for our club and our sport.

Thank you for everything you do for our club. Let’s make next year’s show the best one yet!

fwdc member spotlight

Donna Claunch and Scotty attend an obstacle clinic at Remember Me Racehorse Rescue in Burleson. 

Check out all the other amazing things our members are doing on our Member Spotlight page! We love sharing our member's success stories. Send your submissions to Alicia with the subject line - Member Spotlight to be featured! 

Region 9 Omnibus


Advertise in the 2026 Region 9 Omnibus - 30th Anniversary Edition!

Deadline for ad submission- July 30

It’s time to purchase your ad for the 2026 Region 9 Omnibus. This book is our biggest fund raiser of the year – proceeds support Region 9 activities and grants.

Books for sale at Region 9 Championship Show in Katy, Tx, first weekend of Oct.

Electronic copy available on R9 Website. 

Thanks for being a part of our history & helping our members !!!

NEW for 2026: Advertising Incentives!

  • All ads submitted in full (artwork and payment received) by July 30 will be entered into a drawing for a free ad of the same size in the 2027 Omnibus. Drawing will be held at the USDF Convention in December.
  • Any USDF Region 9 GMO or Participating member who obtains $600 or more of new paid advertising (not advertisers from the 2025 Omnibus) for the 2026 Omnibus gets one free stall for one day of a show. Show dates from August 1, 2025 thru Nov 30, 2025, at a Region 9 show of your choice – licensed or schooling. Paid ad(s) must meet deadline of July 30, 2025. (Recipient will be required to send proof/receipt of payment for the stall, and proof of USDF membership. After review, the Region will send a reimbursement check in December.)
  • Advertising Form Here
  • Pay For and Reserve Your Ad Here

    Why advertise?
  • We have ad rates to accommodate all budgets.
  • Books stay in the hands of recipients for years
  • It’s a great resource for those moving into or around the Region
  • You get a lot of bang for your buck: not only are your ads in the Omnibus, they will be in the advertising section on the website, and full page ads are included on the home page of the website and in each monthly e-newsletter!

    Who should advertise?
  • Trainers
  • Breeders
  • Boarding/training/event facilities
  • Feed stores/hay producers
  • Auto and trailer repair, tire shops
  • Horse shows
  • Equestrian clubs and organizations
  • Tack stores and retailers
  • Veterinarians
  • Fitness instructors/therapies/treatment modalities for horse and rider
  • Anyone who has a business!

Advertising Form Here

Pay For and Reserve Your Ad Here

FWDC Schooling show
June 15, 2025

 A little weather wasn't going to stop the FWDC Schooling Show from being a grand time! Thank you to our wonderful judge, Barbara Lewis, for her invaluable feedback, and our amazing show secretary, Lindsay Slough Cooper, for keeping the event well run and organized. Thank you to all of our volunteers who came out to help and to all the exhibitors and their equine dance partners for supporting our show, and of course, thank you Willow Draw for providing the fabulous facilities and grounds we all know and love so much. 

Have photos from the schooling show? We would love to share them! Email them to Alicia.

Darcy Barnett & Frostie debuting at First Level


CONTACT US

fwdc@yahoo.com

Fort Worth Dressage Club is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

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