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Indiana Dressage Festival I & II

We’re looking forward to a great weekend of competition at the USDF-/USEF-rated Indiana Dressage Festival I & II on August 8 & 9 at the Hoosier Horse Park.

Judges: Dolly Hannon “S” (CO), Heidi Berry “S” (VA), Paula Briney “r” (IL)
TD: Beth Davidson “R” (FL)

Opening Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Closing Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Photo: Jennifer Conour on Laurie Saldana-Rich’s Straight Horse De Millla. Photo By Alicia Kuebler / AK Photography.

Horse by Horse Bit Fitting Clinic with renowned Stephanie Brown-Beamer!

IDS is sponsoring a Bit Fitting Clinic with Stephanie Brown-Beamer on July 25 and 26, 2026. Learn the science of bit and bridle fit, explore tack, and discover how small adjustments can transform your horse’s performance.

The fee for each fitting is $210.00**. Fitting time is roughly 60 minutes. Trailer-in fee of $20 at the Equine Riding Center. There are only 8 fitting openings each day so get your entry in. Auditors are welcome at both locations and auditing is free!

Saturday, July 25 – Legacy Farm Dressage, 330 N Mill Creek Rd, Noblesville, IN 46062 (only 1 spot available).
Sunday, July 26 – Equine Riding Center, 1755 S 1200 E, Zionsville, IN 46077 (Hamilton-Boone County Line Road)

**Bits and bridles can be purchased directly from Stephanie by participant.  Clinic fee covers expenses incurred by IDS for clinician.

IDS Store is Open

Show your IDS support. Get your Swag Spirit merchandise at our very own store. All items available to be embroidered and sent directly to you!

2026 IDS Show Dates

• May 2-3: IDS May Schooling Show
• June 6-7: Indy Dressage Classic I & II
• July 11: IDS July Schooling Show
• August 8-9: Indiana Dressage Festival I & II
• October 3-4: IDS Ride-Offs & Fall Schooling Show

2025 IDS Year-End Celebration

IDS spent the evening of Saturday, November 22nd celebrating our member’s accomplishments this season at the IDS Year-End Celebration.