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May ODS Board Meeting Minutes
OREGON DRESSAGE SOCIETY BOARD MEETING May 16th, 2020 Call to Order: 9:13 am Attendance: Lisa Koch, Michelle Anderson, Lynette Hammon, Eileen Parent, Tedi Paasch, Marsha Williams, Karen Cheeke, Sarah Diebert, Kim Barker, Kathy Casey, Tory Kelly, Mary Packard. Absent:...
Letter from ODS President concerning shows.
Dear ODS Members, Business Partners, Junior Members and...
Best Practices Considerations for Dressage Competitions
We all have showing on the brain! As we adjust to our new normal and look forward to running shows in the future, here’s some great guidelines from...
Dressage and Equine Resources to Beat the Boredom
10 Free Online Learning Opportunities to Beat the Boredom The current COVID-19 pandemic and related stay-at-home orders have impacted every aspect of our lives. With shows and clinics canceled and some barns closed, you might find yourself with a bit of spare time....
April 25, 2020 USEF Breaking News
USEF Update – Suspension extended to May 31, 2020
2019 League Show Award Plates List
The 2019 League Show Award Plates list is now available for preview. League show participants: Please take a moment to verify your information. If you have any corrections contact the ODS Office via email odsinfo@oregondressage.com or by phone at 503-893-5254 by...
Riders: Please Verify 2019 Licensed Show Horse/Rider Awards for ODS Plates
Thank you to all those who sent in a 2019 Licensed Show Horse/Rider Awards application form. Please click on the Oregon Dressage Society Horse & Rider Award Plates link to verify your information and that all names are spelled correctly. The verification list is...
President’s Message: USDF/ODS COVID-19 Update
ODS Members, We have received an official announcement from the United States Dressage Federation about its direction regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and how USDF competitions and educational events will be handled at this point. (Read the USDF official statement...
ODS Sets Out to Develop Strategic Plan
Oregon Dressage Society turns 50 next year. Just think about that for a second. Five decades ago—two years before United State Dressage Federation formed—likeminded individuals came together to start an organization to foster dressage in our state. That’s a pretty...
ODS Hires Office Help
We are excited to announce that Tory Kelly has joined Oregon Dressage Society as a temporary assistant office manager on a part-time basis! Our goal is to streamline communications and improve the day-to-day membership experience, while allowing the board to focus on growing the organization and pursing opportunities to support dressage throughout the state and region.