“The primary mission of the FEI is to advance the orderly growth of equestrian sport worldwide by promoting, regulating and administering humane and sportsmanlike international competition in the traditional equestrian disciplines” - FEI Mission Statement.
The FEI is the sole controlling authority for all international events in Dressage, Para-Equestrian Dressage, Jumping, Eventing, Driving, Para-Equestrian Driving, Endurance, Vaulting and Reining. It is an umbrella organization that works in conjunction with the National Federations of each member country to regulate and govern the equestrian disciplines named above.
Membership in the FEI is open to the one national governing body from any country which is effectively in control of or is in a position to effectively control at least the Olympic Equestrian Disciplines, and preferably recognised by its National Olympic Committee.
United States Equestrian Federation, Inc.
The The United States Equestrian Federation is to provide leadership for equestrian sport in the United States of America, promoting the pursuit of excellence from the grass roots to the Olympic Games, based on a foundation of fair, safe competition and the welfare of its human and equine athletes, and embracing this vision, to be the best national equestrian federation in the world.
The United States Dressage Federation is the only national membership organization dedicated to dressage, a method of horse training in existence since ancient Greece and an Olympic sport since the inception of the modern Olympics in the late 1800’s.
Dedicated to education, the recognition of achievement and promotion of dressage, USDF is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization with more than 30 different educational programs, 125 affiliate local or regional clubs and more than 2000 annual awards for excellence in competition.
Virginia Dressage Association (VADA) is a Group Member Organization (GMO) of the United States Dressage Federation (USDF). VADA is made up of eight chapters: Central (VADAA-CC), Charlottesville (VADA-CH), Fredricksburg (VADAF), Northeast (VADA-NE), Northern Virginia (VADA/NOVA), Shenandoah Valley (ShenVADA), Southeast (SVDA) and Southwest (SWVADA).
VADA offers educational opportunities in the forms of scholarships, clinics, recognized shows, and schooling shows for its members. VADA recognizes rider achievements through Year End Awards Program.
The Virginia Dressage Association, Central Chapter, is a chapter of the Virginia Dressage Association (VADA), which is a Group Member Organization (GMO) of the United States Dressage Federation (USDF). Membership is open to all who show an interest in dressage. We promote participation in and education about the equestrian sport of dressage in the Central Virginia area.
There are many options for veterinary care in the Central Virginia area. Many of these are large, multi-doctor practices with specialists and lots of high-tech diagnostic equipment. So why look at a small, solo-practice? Because Glamorgan Veterinary Services can offer you the consistent, one-on-one service that is commonly missing in today’s larger practices. Our mission is to provide you exceptional patient care and exceptional client service.
We are a family owned and operated private equestrian facility that offers full board and lessons in Dressage and Hunter.
Australian event rider Kate Chadderton, of Victory Sport Horses (located in Maryland), provides training for individuals at all levels in dressage, show jumping, and cross country. She also offers sale horses for both dressage and jumping disciplines.
Dutch Horses made in the USA. Located in Waterford, VA, we are a breeder of high quality Dutch horses and occasionally have some special youngsters available.
Stübben saddles are individually crafted... many of the steps are still done by hand. From the selection of the hide and the construction of the tree to the cutting, sewing, and final assembly, each Stübben saddle requires over 100 unique and individual steps before its completion.
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Woodside Equine Clinic has put together a team of exceptional veterinary specialists who are Diplomates in Surgery, Internal Medicine and Theriogenology (Animal Reproduction). A diplomate is a veterinarian who has performed a 2-3 year residency in a specialty, and has passed a rigorous exam given by the national board in that specialty. These specialists are considered experts in their fields, and Woodside is one of only a few practices in the U.S. with a surgeon, internist and theriogenologist on staff. Our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide your horses the best care.
United States Dressage Federation
The Virginia Dressage Association
Virginia Dressage Association, Central Chapter
Glamorgan Veterinary Services
Saddlebrook Stables
Kate Chadderton
Stall Europa
Stübben North America