Congratulations to long time ODS member, instructor, volunteer and competitor, Tedi Rae Paasch, for receiving Oregon Dressage Society’s  Mary Ann Judkins Instructor of the Year award for 2024. ODS is proud to recognize this exceptional horsewoman and friend to ODS!

ODS received a large number of glowing nomination letters from her students with heartfelt statements such as “…truly remarkable instructor and mentor in my 25 years of riding experience with her.”

“…always emphasizing the horse’s well-being, management fundamentals, and the basic balanced position.”

” I think this is the year Tedi Paasch should be recognized for her decades of commitment to ODS and Dressage.”

“I can’t say enough good things about Tedi Paasch!”

 

 

Come Ride With US!

ODS Membership Renewal Notices will be emailed to all current members beginning November 17th, 2024. The ODS Board unanimously voted to keep the current membership rates as stated on the website.

All current memberships will expire on December 31st, 2024 with the new membership year beginning on  Jan. 1st, 2025. Everyone that joins or renews by that date will be mailed the ODS Test Booklet in the Spring.

Questions? Please feel free to contact the ODS Office at ODSinfo@oregondressage.com

Oregon Dressage Society is very sorry to announce that Conrad Schumacher scheduled for November has been canceled.  Everyone that has signed up should have received an email.

We are wishing Mr. Schumacher a speedy recover and hope to see him back in the Pacific N.W. next year.

“Conrad is one of the world’s foremost dressage trainers, having trained many students to international and World Championship level. He has been an influential force in successful teams from Germany, Holland, Great Britain and the USA”.

Education Chair, Lisa Koch, has included all the information for attending and applying to be a demo rider which can be accessed by clicking here.

THANK YOU Willamette Landing , Rhonda Ellidge, and Gallops Saddlery for their support of this educational event.

We could not do it without you

We’ve all used the phrase “It takes a Village..” and in the horse world nothing could be more true. Many businesses and individuals have stepped up to help support our annual Championship show. Their generous sponsorships are crucial to the success of our show and we want to say a huge

Thank You!

Wilco/Purina

Old Spaghetti Factory

Gallops Saddlery

Dover Saddlery

Devoucoux

Pirouette Enterprises, LLC /Brooke Voldbaek

The Cottage Equine Dressage Boutique

Blue Bridle Insurance

Tedi Paasch

Silver Tail Farm, LLC

Oregon Saddle Solutions

Cloudette Heichel

Sue Minton-Edison

Sarah Kress/Eskay Equestrians

Mija Paris/Mija Dressage

Ashley Bertell/Herron Dressage

Emily Park/Silver Tail Farm Dressage

Natalie Perry/Natalie Perry Dressage

The following businesses and/or individuals have generously contributed to the Oregon Dressage Society’s 2024 Championship Show. Your support helps further the mission of the Oregon Dressage Society! Together, we can educate, promote, and
inspire all through the magic that is Dressage.

(Photo Courtesy of Mary Cornelius Photography)

Class Reserve Champion Sponsor

Blue Bridle Equine Insurance

Open Class Sponsor

Sue Minton-Edison