 | Northern Ohio Dressage Association |
 | USDF DRESSAGE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM USDF recognizes the need to provide in depth education to ALL members. The Dressage Development Program is designed to provide a pathway for all members to further their dressage education (amateurs and professionals). The standards that are applied in the program align with the USEF standards from Training level to Grand Prix. One of the components offered is Dressage Development Seminars and NODA is proud to offer these Seminars in 2026. The objectives of the development seminars are to provide education at the grassroots level and to identify those interested in further processional development. There are three seminars which will focus on the core curriculum in (1) riding/training, (2) teaching and (3) lunging. |
Join us for session 1 of 3 of the USDF Dressage Development Seminars WHEN: March 14-15, 2026 WHERE: Rocky River Stables in Cleveland Ohio SEMINAR FOCUS: Riding/Training DAY 1 COST: $50 NODA members / $70 Non-members (Open to ALL) WEEKEND COST: $200 members / $250 for Non-members (Day 2 Application Required) DAY 1: Open to ALL to participate/audit! March 14th will start with a lecture/discussion by both instructors as an overview of the structure of training and riding- introducing the big picture. The day will continue with demonstration rides of all levels- discussing what is happening with the horse and the expectations at each level. What skills are you instilling in the horse? What should you be working on? Exercises and ideas for improvement will be shared. Dress for warmth and bring a comfortable chair. A boxed Subway lunch will be provided mid-day. (DO NOT register for day 1 if you are applying for day 2) DAY 2: This day is ONLY for participants who are working on USDF Instructor Certification. An application will need to be completed and accepted. Open to NODA members first. Only 8 applicants will be chosen. If you are accepted to this program, you will receive an email with more information and an invoice for $200 for members / $250 for nonmembers which will include seminar day 1 & 2. You will need to bring a horse to ride for day 2. DAY 2 APPLICATION *Email your Day 2 application to Sally Burton by December 22nd (sabcampisme@yahoo.com) If you have any questions about this program or this seminar you may email Sally Burton. NOTE: Seminars 2 and 3 will be announced as soon as dates and locations are confirmed. |
MEET OUR USDF SEMINAR INSTRUCTORS |
 | Sarah Martin is a Grand Prix Dressage rider and trainer from Morriston, Florida. Sarah is a US Dressage Federation Gold Medalist, she has held her USDF Certification since 1995 and has been a member of the faculty for the US Dressage Federation Trainer and Instructor program since 2015. Twice a graduate of the USDF “L” Program “with distinction” Sarah loves the education becoming a judge entails, but prefers the process of teaching to judging. She has conducted Dressage clinics for horses and riders at all levels in the US, Canada and South America. Currently Sarah coaches and competes at all levels of Dressage. |
| Kate Fleming-Kuhn is an USDF Certified Instructor through Fourth Level and has trained horses and students through Grand Prix level. She came up through the young rider program and earned her USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold medal by 21 years old. Some of Kate’s accomplishments include regularly competing at Festival of Champions, winning at US Finals, and Horse of the Year titles. As a member of the USDF Instructor/Trainer Development Program Faculty, Kate believes that a strong foundation in the basics is critical to development of horse and rider. |
