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New members are welcomed to join at any time; check out our Benefits under About Us. Visit our FAQs page under Resources if you have questions.

VADA/Nova is the Northern Virginia Chapter of the Virginia Dressage Association (VADA), a Group Member Organization (GMO) dedicated to dressage under our national membership organization, the U.S. Dressage Federation (USDF). The USDF is an International Discipline Association under the U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF) which serves as the National Governing Body for Equestrian Sport.

VADA/Nova holds USEF/USDF licensed/recognized shows; schooling shows; both mounted and unmounted clinics as well as other activities focused on the interests of our members.
VADA/Nova is dedicated to education, recognition of achievement, and promotion of dressage in Northern Virginia.
VADA/Nova is a 501(c) 3 organization.

Education

Whether it's the annual Judges Round Table, a clinic that gives US Dressage University credit, discussions with a sports psychologist, or the articles in Piaffe & Passage on everything from understanding the half halt to how to choose a bit, education is a central element of what we do.

Competition

VADA/Nova hosts as many as 6 licensed shows a year and 3 schooling shows. We also partner with other local dressage schooling show series organizers, whose scores count toward VADA/Nova year end awards.
Schooling Shows
Licensed Shows

Awards & Recognition

Every year we recognize the accomplishments of our competitors, their trainers, and supporters and thank the many volunteers who are the backbone of our organization. We welcome member and non-member volunteers with open arms, training, free food and drinks, Volunteer Bucks, small gifts at the shows, and the chance to be recognized at the end of the year.
Awards Program
Volunteering

Website Benefits

Every member has a unique login to our website. If you are a member, use the "Member Login" link in the upper right corner to unlock additional information and features that we include as Benefits.

VADA/Nova has adopted the following

SafeSport Policy

The VN Board of Directors believes that, in order to introduce our young riders to the joy horses bring to our lives, we must do all we can to protect them from any kind of abuse and ensure the activities we offer are safe spaces for all who participate. We believe that the adoption of this SafeSport Policy is an important step forward to achieving that goal.

A. The Virginia Dressage Association, Northern Virginia Chapter (VADA/Nova) hereby adopts as rules of the Association the USEF/U.S. Center for SafeSport Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP), as they are updated from time to time by the U.S. Center for Safe Sport. These policies must be posted in prominent locations, including on the club’s website. MAAPP posters must also be displayed at all club sponsored activities and events.

B. All VADA/Nova members who can reasonably be expected to come into contact with a minor must take the USEF/U.S. Center for SafeSport Safe Sport training on an annual basis. If any individual who is identified as needing training is not a USEF member, they will be reimbursed the cost of a USEF Subscribing membership upon submission of proof that they have successfully completed the required SafeSport Training.

USEF SafeSport Information

Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy

5 Things to Know About SafeSport and MAAPP

SafeSport Poster

MAAPP Poster