Prizelists for all 2008 Shows
(Licensed and Schooling)
are now posted in the Calendar
Breaking News! (4/24/08)
New Performance Standards Proposal
The USEF Dressage Committee has released a new draft of the Performance Standards Proposal for review and feedback.
Read more here.
In May
VADA/Nova Dressage Clinic with Linda Zang
May 10-11
Hedgeland Equestrian Complex
Waterford, VA
Rider applications for this clinic will open on Monday, March 17th.
Rider information and an application is now posted .
Rider Schedule is now posted (as of Apr. 21)
Auditor information and an application is also posted.
VADA/Nova Dressage Schooling Show
Sunday, May 18
Compass Rose Farm
Haymarket, VA
Entries for this one open March 13. This mid-May schooling show usually has fine weather and enthusiatic participants. Come on out and win one of the special 25th Anniversary Prizes! This is a perfect season opener for those of us who get grounded every winter.
More information here
Ride Times (Final Schedule: 5/14 - 4PM)
And In June It Gets Busy..
VADA/Nova Summer
Licensed Dressage Show
June 7-8 , 2008
Morven Park,
Leesburg, VA
This summer licensed competition opens March 24. If you snoozed through the winter, this is the time to get going!
Information and Entry Forms
Entry Status (updated often)
VADA/Nova Summer
Breed Shows I & II
June 18 , 2008
June 19 , 2008
Morven Park,
Leesburg, VA
This pair of breed shows open April 1. Your opportunity to get young stock and breeding stock out and seen.
VADA/Nova Dressage Schooling Show
Saturday, June 21
Betsy Clark's Farm
Haymarket, VA
Opens April 21. This is a popular venue, and this is the time to show before the weather gets really hot. Get your entries in so you won't miss this!
2008 VADA/ Nova Adult Dressage Camp
June 26-29, 2008
Halls Choice Farm, New Market, MD
Three days of instruction and dressage fellowship away from it all in beautiful New Market, MD. This years clinicians: Debbie Bowman and Debbie Rodriguez.
Applications are open now, and the limited slots go fast!
Save The Date!
VADA/Nova “Fun With Freestyles” Clinic
with Cynthia Collins
November 7-9th, Leesburg, VA
A Hot Time in July
VADA/Nova Dressage Schooling Show
Sunday, July 13
Compass Rose Farm
Haymarket, VA
Entries open May 13. This mid-summer show fills up fast, so don't delay.
Come on out and win one of the special 25th Anniversary Prizes!
USDF Region 1
Youth Team Championships
July 19-20 , 2008
Morven Park, Leesburg, VA
VADA/Nova will be hosting this event again this year. It's always a lot of fun for our younger riders.
Information will be posted when available
Teams Needed for
USDF Region 1 Adult Team Competition
USDF Region 1
Adult Team Dressage Competiton
August 2-3 , 2008
Commonwealth Park,
Culpeper, VA
We are looking for some teams to represent VADA/Nova at this show. You can form a team with your barn buddies or other folks you know from VADA/Nova. Check out the requirements at the VADA Website.
Membership Renewal Time is Here!
It's time to join VADA/Nova for 2008. The membership year runs from Dec. 1, 2007 to Nov. 30, 2008. Renew now so that you will be ready for all the fabulous events happening in 2008. New this year, you may use your volunteer bucks towards your dues!
Here is the membership form 
for 2008.
VADA/Nova Needs YOU
It takes a lot of effort to keep the ball rolling so that there are plenty of shows and activities for all of us to enjoy. None of this is possible without the support of our membership.
We need volunteers to make shows and other events happen. You can read about our Volunteer Program and all the rewards of volunteering on this website. Also check out the recent changes to the Volunteer "Bucks" program.
Please look at our Contact Page to see who is on your VADA/Nova board and what committees have been formed. We can need your continuing support and aid. Please contact us if you would can help with any of these committees.
VADA/Nova has a collection of schooling, competition, musical freestyle and breeding farm videos and dvds. Stephanie Floros has agreed to manage these for lending to our members. The inventory and instructions for how to borrow from the library are described here.
Advertising with VADA/Nova
New Trainer Listing: As a service to it's members, VADA/Nova is presenting a trainer list on its website
Show Program Advertisements: We are accepting advertising for inclusion in our Recognized Show Programs. This is a chance to reach large numbers of active dressage enthusiasts. Please consult our rate list to see what opportunities exist for your business!
Other Advertising Opportunities! Do you want to get more customers? Advertise with VADA NOVA or sponsor a class and as part of your package, you will get advertising which can include a web link to your site and advertising in our monthly newletter. Contact Barb Pickering for more details. We also offer advertising in our annual Greenbook (2008). For additional Greenbook information, contact Robin Dannels.