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 more details are added!
Join MODA to receive early notices and discounted clinic rates.
Check back often as more details are added!
2023 Clinics
2023 clinics are constantly being developed and added! Keep checking here, and follow our Facebook page for more Events!
2023 Clinic Series with Sue Hughes

Mid-Ohio Dressage Association is thrilled to once again host a series of clinics with Sue Hughes.
Clinics will be held at South Wind Stables:
August 12th and 13th
September 9th and 10th
October 7th and 8th
To see the upcoming events, check our Facebook page or contact Vicki Milliron at 740.739.0185
Sue is a USEF judge “r” in Dressage & Eventing and “R” in Western Dressage, and a USDF “Distinguished Member.” She is a Level III Certified Riding Instructor and has participated in dressage through Prix St. George.
She delivers clinics with a passion for the art of riding, articulates visuals to help riders feel & understand their horse’s movement so they can learn to develop an effective independent balanced seat. We have always gotten fabulous feedback from attendees at Sue's previous MODA clinics.
Reserve your spot for this GREAT opportunity!
Contact:
Vicki Milliron ~ 740.739.0185
45-minute ride:
$110 for current MODA members - JOIN NOW!!
$125 for non-members
Come & watch ~Auditing is FREE!!
Clinics will be held at South Wind Stables:
August 12th and 13th
September 9th and 10th
October 7th and 8th
To see the upcoming events, check our Facebook page or contact Vicki Milliron at 740.739.0185
Sue is a USEF judge “r” in Dressage & Eventing and “R” in Western Dressage, and a USDF “Distinguished Member.” She is a Level III Certified Riding Instructor and has participated in dressage through Prix St. George.
She delivers clinics with a passion for the art of riding, articulates visuals to help riders feel & understand their horse’s movement so they can learn to develop an effective independent balanced seat. We have always gotten fabulous feedback from attendees at Sue's previous MODA clinics.
Reserve your spot for this GREAT opportunity!
Contact:
Vicki Milliron ~ 740.739.0185
45-minute ride:
$110 for current MODA members - JOIN NOW!!
$125 for non-members
Come & watch ~Auditing is FREE!!
Volunteer Workshop

MODA Volunteer Workshop
Sunday April 30, 2023
Turning Leaf Dressage
An amazing turnout for out 2023 Volunteer Workshop!
Participants received 4 hours credit for 2 hours of attendance and participation. Sessions included lectures and "hands on" show practice.
Our thanks to Turning Leaf Dressage and our members who organized this fabulous new annual tradition!
Sunday April 30, 2023
Turning Leaf Dressage
An amazing turnout for out 2023 Volunteer Workshop!
Participants received 4 hours credit for 2 hours of attendance and participation. Sessions included lectures and "hands on" show practice.
Our thanks to Turning Leaf Dressage and our members who organized this fabulous new annual tradition!

***We're excited to share that all Western Dressage participants in the Sue Hughes clinic will be entered to win a ticket ($175 value) to attend the upcoming Lynn Palm Western Dressage Clinic!

Western Dressage Meet and Greet
Monday February 20, 2023
We held a wonderful Meet & Greet set for Western Dressage enthusiasts, or those interested in learning more about this growing sport.
Monday February 20, 2023
We held a wonderful Meet & Greet set for Western Dressage enthusiasts, or those interested in learning more about this growing sport.

New Tests Review
Held via Zoom on Monday February 6th, Amy Rothe-Hietter ("r" judge, 'L' grad with Distinction) reviewed the changes and tweaks to the USEF/USDF dressage tests for Intro through Fourth Level.
We hope to upload a recording of the session to YouTube soon!
Held via Zoom on Monday February 6th, Amy Rothe-Hietter ("r" judge, 'L' grad with Distinction) reviewed the changes and tweaks to the USEF/USDF dressage tests for Intro through Fourth Level.
We hope to upload a recording of the session to YouTube soon!
2022 Clinics - below are clinics we held last year

A Clinic with Sue Hughes
August 27th and 28th
November 12th and 13th
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:
August 27th and 28th
November 12th and 13th
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.

Beyond Black and White
Monday June 6th 2022 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!
Monday June 6th 2022 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
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.
Saturday, April 30th, 2022 at Masterfare Equestrian Center
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.