MODA clinics
We use money raised through membership fees and shows and sponsors to bring in clinicians. Through our annual Clinic and Community Surveys we learned what our members, and the central Ohio dressage community at large, want to learn and who from.
Join MODA to receive early notices and discounted clinic rates.
Check back often as we details are added!
Join MODA to receive early notices and discounted clinic rates.
Check back often as we details are added!
A Clinic with Sue Hughes
August 27th and 28th
and
November 12th and 13th
Turning Leaf Dressage
2220 Miller Paul Road
Galena, Ohio 43021
We are proud to share that we will be offering priority spots and reduced pricing for youth riders for this clinic!
On Saturday, we will also offer a lunchtime lecture (bring your own, with dessert provided). This lecture will be the popular Balance Seat Stool and will be conducted by Karen Sanchez.
Read more about Sue Hughes below, but first here are the details:
In keeping with our mission to offer dressage education to the greater equine community, auditing is encouraged and is FREE.
To register please contact Vicki Milliron
740-739-0185 or email at vickimilliron@hotmail.com
About the clinician:
Sue Hughes is a Level III Centered Riding instructor.
Centered Riding Lessons and Clinics are taught by Certified Centered Riding Instructors and Clinicians with the following goals:
Sue Hughes' long history in the dressage community began in 1968, at age 39, when she volunteered as a troop leader in her daughter's Girl Scouts Riding Camp. Sue committed to volunteering to the troop if someone would teach her how to ride, thus starting what would be a lengthy career, dedicated to promoting the sport of dressage in the United States. After furthering her skills through seven years of lessons with Violet Hopkins, Sue was inspired to join the Midwest Dressage Association (MDA), where she ultimately served on the MDA board for fourteen years, four of those years as president. During this time Sue volunteered on the Violet Hopkins/USDF Instructors Seminar Planning Committee, went on to become a USEF "r" judge, and received the 2007 Jean Brown Memorial Award from MDA, in recognition of her commitment to making a difference in the local dressage community. Sue was ultimately inducted as a lifetime member of the Midwest Dressage Association by a unanimous vote in celebration of her tireless service.
and
November 12th and 13th
Turning Leaf Dressage
2220 Miller Paul Road
Galena, Ohio 43021
We are proud to share that we will be offering priority spots and reduced pricing for youth riders for this clinic!
On Saturday, we will also offer a lunchtime lecture (bring your own, with dessert provided). This lecture will be the popular Balance Seat Stool and will be conducted by Karen Sanchez.
Read more about Sue Hughes below, but first here are the details:
- All rides are 45 minutes
- Youth rides are $70 private, $35 semi-private
- Through August 12th, youth will be able to register FIRST
- After August 12th, registration is open to all ages, with reduced pricing for MODA Members at $110, or non-member for $125
- Haul in only, stalls are not available
In keeping with our mission to offer dressage education to the greater equine community, auditing is encouraged and is FREE.
To register please contact Vicki Milliron
740-739-0185 or email at vickimilliron@hotmail.com
About the clinician:
Sue Hughes is a Level III Centered Riding instructor.
Centered Riding Lessons and Clinics are taught by Certified Centered Riding Instructors and Clinicians with the following goals:
- Application of classical principles of riding and training using body awareness, centering and imagery.
- Encompassing all horsemanship disciplines, interests, seats and styles of riding and levels.
- Communicating more clearly between horse, rider and instructor.
- Improving confidence, comfort, good use of the body and quality of movement in both horse and rider.
- Helping riders achieve their personal best, in harmony with their horses.
Sue Hughes' long history in the dressage community began in 1968, at age 39, when she volunteered as a troop leader in her daughter's Girl Scouts Riding Camp. Sue committed to volunteering to the troop if someone would teach her how to ride, thus starting what would be a lengthy career, dedicated to promoting the sport of dressage in the United States. After furthering her skills through seven years of lessons with Violet Hopkins, Sue was inspired to join the Midwest Dressage Association (MDA), where she ultimately served on the MDA board for fourteen years, four of those years as president. During this time Sue volunteered on the Violet Hopkins/USDF Instructors Seminar Planning Committee, went on to become a USEF "r" judge, and received the 2007 Jean Brown Memorial Award from MDA, in recognition of her commitment to making a difference in the local dressage community. Sue was ultimately inducted as a lifetime member of the Midwest Dressage Association by a unanimous vote in celebration of her tireless service.
Beyond Black and White
Monday June 6th, 7:00pm EST, Via Zoom
MODA proudly hosted a Zoom webinar attended by nearly 30 participants from various parts of the country. Helen Pianca did an amazing job of reviewing the new rules and handling questions about "what to wear" this year!
Spring Ride-A-Test with Danielle Menteer
Saturday, April 30th, 2022 at Masterfare Equestrian Center
PC Phyllis Stevens
Three juniors and five adults participated in the Ride-A-Test clinic. The juniors earned schooling show scores that helped them for the Ohio State Fair. Drizzly rain in the morning did not hamper Danielle’s pace in judging/coaching the participants. The afternoon cleared and a scratch allowed for a more relaxed pace in the afternoon.
Taste of the L Program Webinar
with Marilyn Heath
February 21st, 28th, and March 7th, 2022 via Zoom
This clinic was a HUGE success, and we are very grateful to the USDF Region 2 Educational Fund by the Catherine B Jacob Schooling Show Awards Program for their support.
Some numbers:
We had 48 registered and paid for the webinar, or were MODA members.
25 were MODA Members and attended for free
23 were NOT members and paid to attend and of those, 16 were Region 2 from either another GMO or PM types.
7 were from outside the Region completely
with Marilyn Heath
February 21st, 28th, and March 7th, 2022 via Zoom
This clinic was a HUGE success, and we are very grateful to the USDF Region 2 Educational Fund by the Catherine B Jacob Schooling Show Awards Program for their support.
Some numbers:
We had 48 registered and paid for the webinar, or were MODA members.
25 were MODA Members and attended for free
23 were NOT members and paid to attend and of those, 16 were Region 2 from either another GMO or PM types.
7 were from outside the Region completely
Mid-Ohio Dressage Western Dressage Workshop Co-sponsored by the Lynn Palm Western Dressage Group Fund
Introducing the New 2022 Tests with Ida Norris & Stacy Westfall
Sunday March 20th, 2022 at Four Star Quarter Horses
This fun and full clinic had attendees from as far away as Michigan!
Some numbers:
We had nearly 50 attendees, including volunteers.
37 were paid auditors, and 11 were MODA members.
We are grateful to the Lynn Palm Western Dressage Fund from The Dressage Foundation for supporting this clinic.
Introducing the New 2022 Tests with Ida Norris & Stacy Westfall
Sunday March 20th, 2022 at Four Star Quarter Horses
This fun and full clinic had attendees from as far away as Michigan!
Some numbers:
We had nearly 50 attendees, including volunteers.
37 were paid auditors, and 11 were MODA members.
We are grateful to the Lynn Palm Western Dressage Fund from The Dressage Foundation for supporting this clinic.