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Rachel Saavedra Clinic Series
The Janet M. And Vincent W. Carpenter Grant allows two riders to ride in the Rachel Saavedra Clinic Series, held at Cherry Tree Farm, at no cost! Click here for Critera/Application. Hurry, The series of Four Clinics begins April 13,14! Deadline to submit application is March 29, 2024.
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March President's Message

Hello all,
Well, the weather has been great hasn't it? In no time we'll have more daylight and more time with our wonderful horses. Despite the wind, I do love Spring in New Mexico. I want to start this message out by welcoming Laura Pulliam to the NMDA Board as our new Treasurer. Laura brings a fresh voice to the board and we're looking forward to her involvement. We had a great time at the Equipment and Turnout Event last Friday. Lots of questions were answered. Although we didn't video tape this event, we did post the USDF Equipment Rules on the Rated Show page of our website. You can find that here.

Show season is fast approaching and we've already opened up entries for our first schooling show March 30th. This is also a WDAA rated show. You can fill out the online entry here, or print out the paper form and mail it. Entries for this show close March 25th. Click Here for Schooling Show Information.

Our first clinic of the year is with Michelle Combs on March 31st. Since Michelle will be the judge for our rated show in September this clinic is a great opportunity to receive feedback on your riding so you can make a plan for success at the rated show. This clinic is going to fill up fast so enter it soon! You can enter the clinic here.

We've added a clinic with Rachel Saavedra at Cherry Tree Farm to the calendar on April 13th and 14th. We'll also be launching an exciting opportunity to receive grants towards educational events. Keep an eye on the calendar page of www.nmdressage.net for this event. I'll be sending an email with details of our new grant program as we finalize the details.

Don't forget to plan your volunteer hours for upcoming events and shows! Remember, you can earn up to $100 off of a clinic or show fee by volunteering. We're also looking for Schooling Show Managers for this year. All training and tools are provided! You can still ride in a show if you're a manager so step up and help your club!

Lastly, keep in mind that in order to qualify for year end awards and championships, you must be a member when your scores are earned. We're starting the show season early so get your memberships updated. You can use the online membership form here or sign up at the show. You may also print and fill out the paper membership form available on the same page.

That's it for now. I'll be sending updates as they arise.
See you in the arena
Maribeth St Cyr
NMDA President






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New Mexico Dressage Association is a nonprofit organization incorporated under the laws of New Mexico. NMDA is also a Group Member Organization of USDF. The organization's purpose is to promote the understanding of dressage and to develop skill and excellence in its use, as well as to encourage, promote and conduct exhibitions, shows, clinics and other events by which interested people may develop their potential as riders and train their horses to the extent of their capabilities. Privileges of membership include but are not limited to participation in the organization's activities and receiving the Test Book. Members also become group members of USDF.

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NMDA is now an IRS 501(c)(3) public charity! So any contribution - cash/check, show/educational activity sponsorship, or material donation - is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law! Your contribution/sponsorship allows NMDA to keep entry/participation costs for educational activities and shows lower for members and the general public....all in the name of learning more about dressage! Please send monetary donations to

NMDA
PO Box 53434
Alb., NM 87153

For all other contribution types, please contact the NMDA President. Thank you!