Located in Eastern Pennsylvania, the Lehigh Valley Dressage Association (LVDA) is a United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Region 1 Group Member Organization (GMO) that provides educational opportunities to its membership and local community through clinics, seminars, lectures, and both schooling and recognized dressage shows.  The LVDA is known for the widespread development and success of their...

Photo by Aliyah Hardesty, Aliyah's Timeless Photography 1. Sportsmanship Collegiate equestrian programs seek riders who not only excel in the saddle, but also possess qualities in leadership, sportsmanship, and dedication. Often times equestrian athletes only ever compete as an individual (with their horse of course). Making the transition from an individual sport to a team sport is a huge...

 Photo by Aliyah Hardesty, Aliyah’s Timeless Photography While equestrian competition consists of a partnership between horse and rider, often riders find themselves lacking the support from a team of peers. As up and coming equestrian athletes look to their future ahead of them, it is important that they realize their competitive pursuits do not need to come to an end while attending...