Northeast Oregon Dressage Chapter

03/21/2026

Hulsebos Saddles US LLC will be in La Grande in late May!

03/21/2026

This is such great news! Idaho Equine will be coming to la Grande!

🚨 BIG NEWS — We’re hitting the road! 🚨

Over the next month, our team is traveling to bring top-tier equine care directly to YOU 🐴✨

📍 La Grande — we heard you loud and clear… we’re coming your way!
📍 Baker City — we’re listening too 👀 stay tuned, your visit is coming SOON

From lameness evaluations to dentistry and routine care — our experienced team is bringing it all.

Drop a 🙌 if we’ll see you there or tag someone who needs to know! 👇

📞 Call 208-466-4613 or 📧 email KayLynn at [email protected] to get scheduled!

03/10/2026

📣 Audit the USDF L-Program – Part 1 with Oregon Dressage Society!

Want to sharpen your eye for dressage without committing to the full participant program? Auditing the USDF L-Program Part 1 is a fantastic opportunity to learn directly from experienced USEF “S” judges and gain insight into how tests are evaluated.

This educational program covers:
• Session A: Introduction to judging and biomechanics with Judy Downer
• Session B: Judging criteria for gaits, movements, and figures with Kari McClain
• Session C: Collective marks, equitation, and rider biomechanics with Jodi Jones Lees

Whether you’re a rider, trainer, instructor, or dressage enthusiast, auditing offers valuable perspective on what judges are really looking for in the ring.

📍 Where: Holiday Inn Express Springfield & Silver Tail Farm (Creswell, OR)
📅 Dates:
• March 21–22 (Part A)
• April 18–19 (Part B)
• May 9–10 (Part C)
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

💲 Audit Fees:
• ODS Members: $55/day or $100/weekend
• Non-ODS: $65/day or $120/weekend

Spots for participants are limited, but there is plenty of room for auditors!

📩 For more information or to RSVP as an auditor, contact Laura Park at [email protected] or (541) 510-9865.

Come learn, observe, and deepen your understanding of dressage judging!

01/13/2026

Treasure Valley IDEA and Sage Hills Equestrian are proud to welcome renowned Dressage Olympian Steffen Peters to Boise February 7-8 for a weekend of exceptional education. Please join us in auditing in a comfortable insulated indoor. Lunch will be provided, and space is limited. Register to audit today!

[AUDITOR REGISTRATION]
https://forms.gle/Es57hYB423V5QSPb9

More Info:
https://www.idahodressageandeventing.org/event-6484910

12/16/2025

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12/08/2025

The annual ODS meeting is tonight at 630. If you are interested in attending virtually, the details are in the pictures below. I can also forward you the email link.

11/26/2025

When riding, it’s easy to fixate on your horse’s head. After all, from the saddle, your horse's head and neck are right in front of you.

But instead of focusing on what you SEE, focus on what you FEEL through your seat, and shift your attention to your horse’s hind legs.

When the hind legs are working correctly, you’ll feel (through your seat) your horse lift his back and swing forward in a relaxed, regular rhythm. And when that happens, the front end will usually take care of itself.

❌ Focusing on your horse's head (what you SEE in front of you)
✅ Focusing on your horse's hind legs (what you FEEL through your seat)

Illustration created and copyrighted by HowToDressage

11/24/2025

In light of the current EHV-1 outbreak, the AAEP and the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) have organized a horse owner education webinar to bring you the most up to date information on this issue.

Next Tuesday, join specialists Lewis R. “Bud” Dinges (Texas Animal Health Commission Executive Director and Texas State Veterinarian), Dr. Krista Estell (AAEP/EDCC) and Dr. Katie Flynn (USEF) for an informative discussion about what EHV-1 is, how to recognize it, and most importantly, how to prevent its spread.

This webinar is FREE, but registration is required. Register here: https://events.zoom.us/ev/AnIoJrASj0vuX7Q_K87mKEjg5bxeMAkqp7fpSoOgVtVm_Zgo1g5m~AiiV7ZQ3bbmlEW2iSkeRTSAfMCYf2QhFMoprr7WRbM_MsiJRcBGT1oLj0Q

*PLEASE NOTE: the attendee limit for this session is capped at 1,000. However, all who register will be emailed a link to an on-demand recording that will become available 24 hours after the live session ends.