Latest IDS News

IDS May Schooling Show – Open For Entries

We’re so excited to see you all for our first show of the year! The IDS May Schooling Show will be returning to the Hoosier Horse Park on May 4th and 5th.

Opening Date: Saturday, March 30, 2024
Closing Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Grace McCall on WAF Bourbon’s Bobby at the Hoosier Horse Park

USDF Virtual Education Series

USDF is pleased to announce the USDF Virtual Education Series webinars for 2024:

• Bit Fitting for the Equine Athlete with Kim Gentry

February 13 at 8:00 p.m. ET

• Fitness Routines for Spring (for the equine athlete) with Jec Ballou

May 7 at 8:00 p.m. ET [Register Now]

You can find complete information regarding these and other webinars in the series on the USDF website.

IDS will Host Part 1 of the USDF L Education Program

IDS is pleased to host Part 1 of the USDF L Education Program in the Winter/Spring of 2024!

Developed by the USDF Judges’ Committee, this educational training program teaches judges to evaluate the correct training of dressage horses.

The L Education Program is designed with several goals in mind:

• Provide trainers, instructors, competitors and spectators’ insight into the evaluative techniques of judging dressage.
• Prepare and evaluate candidates who wish to pursue entry into the USEF ‘r’ Judge Training Program.
• Provide continuing education for licensed judges and L graduates.

The Program is divided into two parts; each part is made up of three sessions. IDS will be hosting Part 1 – “A Judge’s Perspective” which is open to all USDF Members; this is the educational foundation of the program.

Part 1, Session A
An introduction to judging and biomechanics. View overview video
Instructor: Kathy Rouse
February 17-18, 2024 in Whitestown, IN

Part 1, Session B
Judging criteria for gaits & paces, movements & figures. View overview video
Instructor: Lisa Schmidt
March 16-17, 2024 in Whitestown, IN

Part 1, Session C
Collective marks, equitation, rider biomechanics and basics.
Instructor: Joan Darnell
April 27-28, 2024 in Pittsboro, IN

Apply to Participate or Audit by completing the form below:
L Education Program – Participant Application

2024 Show Dates

IDS is pleased to announce our 2024 show dates at the Hoosier Horse Park! We can’t wait!

• May Schooling Show – May 4 & 5
• Indy Dressage Classic I & II – June 8 & 9
• July Schooling Show – July 13
• Indiana Dressage Festival I & II – August 10 & 11
• IDS Ride-Offs & Fall Schooling Show – September 21 & 22

2023 IDS Year-End Awards Winners

We had a great evening at Moontown Brewing celebrating the 2023 IDS Year-End Awards Winners. This was our largest show season ever, and these competitors certainly earned their recognition!

IDS Year-End Awards Celebration at Moontown