Utah Dressage Society

06/01/2026

LAST CALL: UDS Eva Adolphi Memorial Short Tour

Today is closing day, so get those last minute registrations in!

- WDAA Live Show - Offering Traditional, Western, and USEA Dressage tests - stabling available

05/29/2026

UDS Eva Adolphi Short Tour
Closing day, June 1, is sneaking up fast! Be sure to get your registration in. This year's judge will be Stephanie Soule (USDF 'L' Graduate and WD 'R'). Show participants may also have the opportunity to take part in a clinic the following day, as space allows. If you have been looking for a WDAA- and UDS-recognized show, this is your time to shine!
The show will be June 6 in Spanish Fork.

- WDAA Live Show - Offering Traditional, Western, and USEA Dressage tests - stabling available

05/21/2026

EVA ADOLPHI UDS SHORT TOUR

The UDS Short Tour is coming up on June 6 in Spanish Fork! If you haven't submitted your entry yet, there's no time like the present!

We have options in both classical and western dressage--and, exciting news, this is the first WDAA-recognized Western dressage show in our area. Eventers, we will also be offering eventing dressage tests as test of choice. Long story short, no matter what your flavor of dressage, we're here for you!

If you aren't competing and want to volunteer, we could certainly use you! Please reach out to Mindy Simmons and she can hook you up with a job so you can earn your volunteer hours early!

- stabling available - Offering Traditional, Western, and USEA Dressage tests

05/04/2026

We ended April with the final weekend of the L Program, which many participants told me was their favorite yet thanks to the expert guidance of Debbie Riehl-Rodriguez and Teresa Stewart.

We are incredibly indebted to facility sponsors Southern Belle Riding and Rock N Horse, to Uinta Sport Horses for coffee and snacks, and to Keith Beckstead for once again donating his chairs.
The future is bright for dressage judging in Utah!

04/20/2026

Below is the schedule, including demo rides, for our final weekend of the L Program. Session C is this weekend! If you have not yet signed up to audit, you can do so at the link below.

USDF L Program
Session C Schedule

April 25-26, 2026
Lecture: Southern Belle Riding
6311 W 10400 N
Highland, UT
Demo Rides: Rock N’ Horse Stables
453 Healey Blvd
Alpine, UT 84004

Saturday April 25
7:15am-8am: Check In Open
8am-12pm: Lecture
12pm-12:45pm LUNCH BREAK
12:45pm-5pm Lecture

Sunday April 26
7:45am-8:15am Check In Open
8:15am-8:45am Training Test 1- Talia
8:45am-9:15am Training Test 2- Arielle Smith
9:15am-9:45am Training Test 3- Colette Peterson

9:15am-10am BREAK

10am-10:45am First Level Test 1- Aurora Elkins
10:45am-11:30am First Level Test 2- Maddy Mortensen
11:30am-12:15pm First Level Test 3- Brittani Frade

12:15pm-1:00pm LUNCH BREAK

1pm-1:45pm Second Level Test 1- Amelie Beckstead
1:45pm-2:30pm Second Level Test 2- Elise Lesko
2:30pm-3:15pm Second Level Test 3- Amber Russell
3:15pm- 3:30pm Second Level Extra Movements- Amber Russell
3:30pm- 4pm Q and A

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04/20/2026

We are excited to share a new USDF/USEF Dressage Show in Utah for 2026!
Entries are open now for the SkyRidge Equestrian Springtime Show, May 23 & 24.

They are also seeking volunteers including scribes, ring stewards, hospitality assistants, etc. Signup link is in the comments.

https://www.utahdressagesociety.com/event-details-registration/skyridge-equestrian-springtime-show

04/01/2026

We're looking for demo riders for the final weekend of the L Program (Apr 25-26). Debbie Riehl-Rodriguez will be leading the workshop and giving riders feedback. If you would like to help, we would love to have you!

Auditor sign up for the L Program is also available through our website: https://www.utahdressagesociety.com/l-program

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Utah Dressage Society is looking for demo riders for the third and final weekend of the L program! We need 9 riders total, 1 for each test training level through second level. We are hoping to showcase a variety of horse types and rider types so don't be intimidated if you don't have a fancy warmblo...

03/09/2026

If your mind is starting to turn towards the upcoming show season, it's a great time to check out our website. We've got a HUGE number of UDS-recognized competitions at every level, and there's sure to be a show to suit your needs and schedule!

https://www.utahdressagesociety.com/compete

02/27/2026

If you helped us out at the Steffen Peters Symposium or are planning to help us out at this weekend’s L Program, please don’t forget to submit your volunteer hours!

You can find the form here:

To be eligible for UDS year end awards or scholarships, volunteering at UDS recognized events or for other projects for the board of directors is required. Please check the UDS Rules to understand the volunteering requirements for a particular award or scholarship. Thank you for your support!

02/26/2026

Have you ever wondered what the judges were looking for when they scored your dressage test? Are you looking for insights on how to connect your training to the show experience? Would you like some insights on equine gaits and movements as you look for your next partner? Consider auditing the L!

This weekend, we will be hosting the B session of the L Program at beautiful Sage Creek Equestrian, where USDF S judge Dolly Hannon will fill us in on judging criteria for gaits, movements and figures.

For a sneak peak of what to expect, here's a USDF video about this session:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=km6WNEPYez8

You can register to audit here: https://www.utahdressagesociety.com/event-details-registration/l-education-program-session-b

We hope to see you there!

Get a taste of what you can learn in the USDF L Education Program Session "B". Visit the USDF Education Calendar to find a program near you. For more videos...