Rider List for June 30 Show at DTR...
Please click the link below to view the rider list for the June 30 show at Diamond TR. Judge is Susanne Lauda. 6.30.19 Diamond TR show...
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May Show Cancelled
Because rain is expected this weekend and we have relatively few entries, the board has decided to cancel this weekend’s show – we are working to reschedule for early August. We’ll keep you posted! **Our next show will be June 30th at Diamond...
read moreADS April 2019 Show Results
Please click the link below to view the show results from the April 28, 2019 show at Maumelle Equestrian Center with judge Gabrielle Callahan. APRIL 2019 Maumelle Equestrian Show...
read moreRide Times for the April 28 Show...
Please click the link below to view the ride times for the April 28 show at Maumelle Equestrian Center. Judge is Gabrielle Callahan. **For riders who have day stalls: please clean your assigned stall at the end of the day before leaving the facility. If you prefer the facility clean your stall, please pay $15.00 to the show secretary. Remember that dogs are not allowed at ADS shows. Lunch will not be available on site. Finally, we can still use volunteers as ring stewards and runners during the show! Please let Kerry know if you can help. Remember you need 4 volunteer hours to be eligible for year-end awards. Go ahead and get them out of the...
read moreRider List for April 28 Show
Please click below to view the rider list for the April 28, 2019 show at Maumelle Equestrian Center. If you have any questions, please contact our show secretary Melissa McGibbony. APRIL 2019 Maumelle Equestrian show Rider...
read more2018 ADS Year End Awards Results...
Congratulations to all of our award winners and riders! We had a great time at this year’s annual banquet and celebrated many of our members. Thank you to everyone who participated and volunteered throughout the year. ADS appreciates your continued to support. You can view the award results below. Here’s to an amazing 2019 show season!...
read moreShow Results for the March 17 Show...
Please click the thumbnail below to view the show results from the March 17, 2019 show at Garland County Fairgrounds. Congrats to our show high point winners! Junior – Emily Hale riding Rumba with a 73.621% at USEF Training Level Test 2 Amateur – TL Jumper riding KA Saffron with a 70.313% at USDF Intro Level Test B Open – Alex du Celliee Muller riding Iguana RC with a 69.375% at USDF Intro Level Test...
read moreRide Times for March 17 Show
The show schedule is below! Please note: Bring your own lunch for the show – we will not have a food vendor on site The facility management asked us to NOT use stall shavings Remember that no dogs are allowed at ADS shows (insurance policy) And as usual, we still need volunteers 🙂 Thanks in advance for your cooperation as we test out this new show...
read moreRider List for March 17 Show
Please click below for the rider list for the upcoming show on Sunday at Garland County. 3.17.19 Garland Co show rider...
read moreAnnual ADS Awards Banquet & Silent Auction...
The annual ADS Year-End Awards Banquet is coming up! It will be held on Saturday, March 2, at 6:30pm at the Wildwood Park for the Arts. Banquet tickets can be purchased via the mail-in form below or by PayPal through www.arkansasdressage.org. They are $35 each if purchased by Feb. 28. Tickets are $40 if purchased at the door. Dinner will be catered, and there will be a beer and wine cash bar. And don’t forget about the silent auction (my favorite part)! If you have items to donate, please contact Jennifer at [email protected] Last, but not least, don’t forget to renew your ADS membership for 2019! You must be a current member to vote in the business meeting at the banquet. Please visit the website for all the info! We look forward to seeing you there...
read moreCindy Martin Animal Behavior Clinic Rescheduled for March 9...
The Understanding Animal Behavior Clinic with Cindy Martin has been rescheduled for March 9, 2019 at G&H Equestrian from 9am-3pm. This event is FREE for all ADS members. Refreshments and light snacks will be provided but please bring your own lunch. Please register below or download the registration form to mail in. Download: Flyer Registration Form...
read more2019 ADS Show Schedule
ADS Schooling Show Schedule 2019 March 17 – Garland County Fairgrounds Judge: TBD April 28 – Saline County Fairgrounds Judge: TBD May 19 – Diamond TR Judge: TBD June 30 – Diamond TR Judge: TBD July and August – Rain Dates as needed September 15 – G&H Equestrian Judge: TBD October 20 – G&H Equestrian Judge: TBD November – Rain Date as...
read moreMeeting Minutes for November 2018...
ADS Meeting Minutes November 15, 2018 Call To order 7 pm; Rene, Sandra, Kerry, Alex, Jennifer, and Ashley present President Report General membership issues and feedback ADS Member Committees for specific tasks Freestyle and Ride-a-test Clinic –January 26-27, 2019. NEI Grant was approved by USDF for the ride-a-test clinic portion. Official USDF Freestyle CE program and Dressage Foundation grant applications approved. Contract with Joan Darnell completed. Completed reservation of meeting room at LR Public Library, the Third Floor Room at the Bookstore at Library Square has been reserved for 9-4:45 for Saturday, January 26. Have reserved DTR for the ride-a-test clinic portion on January 27. Insurance certificates are complete, sent to USDF. Announcements complete, receiving entry forms. Need persons to be responsible for: Food for day of Freestyle clinic, i.e. snacks for morning, and...
read moreNo Meeting Minutes for April, June, and December 2018...
ADS did not have board meetings in April, June, and December of 2018 so no meeting minutes.
read moreShow Results for ADS December 2 Show...
Please click below to view the show results for the December 2, 2018 show at G&H...
read moreVolunteer Hour Listing
You can check your volunteer hour standing by clicking below on 2018 Volunteers. You must have a minimum of 4 volunteer hours to be eligible for ANY and ALL year end awards. If you fail to meet the 4 hour requirement, you will not be eligible for year end awards. Our schooling show season has wrapped for 2018, but there are still opportunities in January 2019 where we will need volunteers. There is a post of volunteer opportunities available at the upcoming seminars. We could not do these events or shows without volunteers – thank you so much for giving of your time! ADS needs you! 2018 Volunteers...
read moreUnderstanding Animal Behavior Seminar with Cindy Martin...
ADS is happy to present Understanding Animal Behavior Seminar with Cindy Martin. This is a full-day seminar with instructor-led discussion, videos and info-graphics. ADS is offering this seminar free to junior members and $50.00 for adult members. The seminar will be held on January 12, 2019 at G&H Equestrian. The registration form is below. In this seminar, presentations will focus on: • The three levels of analyzing animal behavior: medical, ethological and behavioral. • Understanding the Science behind training, behavior change and how animals learn: Operant and Respondent Learning, including Positive and Negative how to use each in a balanced manner to achieve desired results in training, husbandry and healthcare. • How animals learn, and how you can adapt their behavior to optimize the well-being of the animal. • How to set up optimal...
read moreYear End Volunteer Opportunities...
As we approach the last schooling show of the season, ADS has additional upcoming events that we will need volunteers for that will count toward the requirement for year end awards. Please view the list and contact Kerry or Jennifer to let them know. 1/12/19 Understanding Animal Behavior Seminar Setup – Katherine Beach Lunch Order * Lunch Pickup/Setup* – Katherine Beach Snacks* Cleanup – Katherine Beach 1/26/19 Musical Freestyle Seminar Setup Check-in Lunch Order* Lunch Pickup/Setup* Snacks* Cleanup 1/27/19 Ride-A-Test Clinic: Check-in Help with Lunch* Snacks* Transport Joan Darnell to Hotel Cleanup *ADS will provide...
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