Dressage News and Florida Dressage

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Dressage in America also covers dressage news from around the world. Up to the minute dressage news including show results is taken from reliable sources to provide full coverage.

Dressage Show Venues in Florida

Important dressage shows in the United States include several venues in Florida.

Rated dressage shows in Wellington, FL are organized as the twelve week Adequan Global Dressage Festival, as well as some shows produced by Wellington Classic Dressage, Gold Coast Dressage, and Equestrian Sports Production.

Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in West Palm Beach hosts Wellington Classic Dressage and Gold Coast Dressage shows.

In Ocala, Florida, dressage shows are held at the World Equestrian Center, Florida Horse Park, and Hampton Green Farm (Wellington Classic Dressage.)

At Venice, FL USDF sanctioned dressage shows are held at Fox Lea Farm, in Venice, Florida several times a year.

Near Sarasota, FL, TerraNova Equestrian Center hosts rated dressage shows periodically.

Near Orlando, dressage shows are held at Clarcona Horse Park including 4-H, Nature Coast Western Dressage and Orlando Dressage shows.

In Jacksonville, dressage shows are held by the North Florida Dressage Association at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center

Dressage Associations in Florida

Organization	Description	Website
Western Dressage Association of Florida	The founding members felt this discipline was something that every western rider could use to better their riding skill and the training of their horse	wdafl.org/
Wellington Classic Dressage	Long‑established Wellington‑based organization hosting rated dressage shows and seasonal competitions.	wellingtonclassicdressage.com
Gold Coast Dressage Association (GCDA)	South Florida GMO offering recognized shows, schooling shows, and year‑round dressage education.	gcdafl.org
Suncoast Dressage & Combined Training Association (SDCTA)	West‑Central Florida GMO promoting dressage and combined training with clinics and competitions.	sdcta.org
South Florida Dressage Association (SFDA)	Local GMO offering schooling shows, clinics, and dressage education in the South Florida region.	southfloridadressageassociation.org
Central Florida Dressage	Orlando‑area dressage group supporting riders with schooling shows and clinics.	centralfloridadressage.com

USDF Calendar of Events

The USDF Calendar of Events includes all USDF rated Dressage shows in the United States, listed by region.

The United States Dressage Foundation (USDF) establishes dressage programs in the United States that conform to the FEI Dressage Tests and Rules. The USDF also adds some of its own standards to dressage shows in the United States.

Dressage Show News

Scheduled dressage shows, dressage show results, and dressage news from around the world.

Dressage Rules

Dressage shows in America are governed by FEI Dressage Tests and FEI Dressage Rules. These tests and rules set out how each level of dressage will be measured and are guidelines for dressage judges to score each rider. Dressage tests are updated periodically to keep the sport interesting for horse, riders, and spectators.

Dressage Test Note

Dressage riders use these FEI Dressage Tests for practice and at the lower levels will have a trainer or friend call out the next step. The tests require certain skills to be demonstrated in specific order and get more complex as the rider advances to higher test levels. At higher levels riders must ride without someone calling out the next step.

FEI

Fédération Equestre Internationale

(FEI) governs all rated equestrian shows and events by setting standards for qualifying and performing in horse shows throughout the world. Dressage standards are set by FEI and further developed by national dressage organizations such as the United States Dressage Foundation (USDF.)