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
sponsors neededWith just a few months remaining in the 2024 show season, it is time to start thinking about our Annual Awards Banquet! If you are interested in becoming a gift-in-kind sponsor or know of a unique equestrian business that would make a great addition to our list of fabulous donors, check out our Sponsorship page for more information. We also welcome new and gently used equestrian items donated by our members for the Silent Auction. All proceeds from the auction go directly to our Scholarship program. volunteer opportunitiesIn order to qualify for end-of-year awards, all members must volunteer a minimum of four hours. Have you completed your volunteer hours for the 2024 season? Check out our Volunteer Page for current opportunities. Board Positions for 2025Are you interested in serving on the FWDC Board? We have two open positions we are seeking to fill for the 2025 year. Treasurer - We are seeking a detail-oriented individual to manage our finances in a completely digital environment using Wild Apricot and QuickBooks. If interested, contact Barb Harty, President. | Cavaletti ClinicSunday, November 24 Join Sarah Fulton-Smith for a one day clinic where Sarah introduces cavaletti as a gymnastic tool to incorporate into your dressage program whether you are a beginner or an upper level rider. We will cover everything from the basics of spacing and heights to introducing cavaletti to a horse for the first time and advanced exercises to improve test movements. $120 includes lesson and trailer in fee Auditors $15, and each rider can bring a groom that can audit for free Lunch will be included. Sarah is an FEI rider, trainer, and instructor. She is also a breeder of dressage horses and is passionate about the gradual and correct development of our equine athletes utilizing many types of cross training to build a healthy mind, body, and relationship between horse and rider, such as groundwork, liberty work, long lining, trail riding, jumping, and cavaletti. Rider Registration - Click Here to Sign Up! Auditor Registration - Click Here to Sign Up! |
Member news and notables |
The 2024 USDF Annual Convention is coming to Region 9! Each year, USDF members from around the country come together to celebrate, network, and get involved in dressage. With the future of USDF and dressage in the US in the balance, these passionate and dedicated ambassadors of the sport spend a week each fall analyzing and debating the hottest topics in the sport, attending uniquely curated education sessions, connecting with longtime friends from around the country, and celebrating the best and brightest USDF and dressage have to offer! For more information and to register, click on the banner above. Wings of hopeDawn Johnson (L) presents Theresa Thomas (R) and Nugget of Wings of Hope a check from the donations collected at our registered show. Wings of Hope Equitherapy offers equine assisted services for children and adults with unique physical, mental, and emotional challenges. They have been partnering horses and humans in Johnson County and the surrounding areas for over 25 years. For more information visit: Wings of Hope | FWDC Members AppFWDC 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 |
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Amelia Newcomb Clinic
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