Important News and Announcements

SEDA Schooling Dressage Championships

Tentative ride times are available here.

Stop by and shop the used tack sale. Spaces still available if you contact Judi!

Tack Sale at the Schooling Dressage Championships

Sell some stuff. Make some $$. Drop by and get a bargain! Information on the flyer!

SEDA Awards Banquet

Registration is closed. If you have questions about your registration, please contact Nicole (vicepres@sedariders.org)

Saturday, February 1, 2025

Fleur de Lis Event Center
1645 N Causeway Blvd / Mandeville, LA
$60 per person
Doors open 5PM, program begins 5:30PM, Dinner at 6PM. Please be prompt.

Saddle up, grab your hat and boots, round up your posse and mosey on down to SEDA’s Wild Westward Ho!(down) for a boot scootin’, rootin’ tootin’ good time! Everyone is welcome – even tenderfeet!

• Dinner
• Dancing
• Door prizes
• Raffle baskets (start planning yours now!)
• Cash bar in the saloon for those of legal age
• Western attire encouraged, but not required
• Polite request: please leave the firearms at home

Bring a Basket to the SEDA Awards Banquet

Everyone Loves the Basket Raffle! Coordinate your stable, fellow riders, trainers, families, or just yourself… and build a ‘basket’ of goodies to be raffled. Tickets will be sold at the door for $1 each, cash only. A 50/50 raffle will be done with the proceeds: one lucky attendee will go home with half the pot: it could be YOU! Let us know (vicepres@sedariders.org or (504) 458-6794)  if you plan on bringing a basket so we can plan appropriate space. Baskets must be delivered to the banquet BEFORE 5:30PM so everyone has equal time to bid. 

Additional raffle items will be available to try your luck $10/chance or five for $20, including a beautiful dressage bridle courtesy of Saddlery Solutions valued at over $200, photography from Kelley Varisco Photography and Ree Photographics, a custom brow band from Arena Elegance, a bucket of goodies from Core feed, a tote bag from Bridles & Britches, Gallagher’s Water products, a gift certificate from Greene, Lewis & Associates … and maybe more! We’ll list other items here as we get them.

Abi Lyle Clinic February 7-10, 2025

Great opportunity in Folsom. Based in England, warm and friendly Abi is a gifted clinician who excels at working with horses and riders of all ages and abilities. She particularly enjoys working with those who need a boost of confidence. Abi has numerous international competitions under her belt including the World Young Horse Championships. She represented Ireland at the 2022 World Dressage Championships and competed for Team Ireland at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Flyer / Sign Up Form

Amen Corner Farm Schooling Dressage and Combined Test February 15-16

Enter early, this one fills up fast. Prize list available here. Closing date February 7.

Participate in the the Southern Circuit!

Compete in at least one (hopefully both) Le Bon Temps shows, The First Dance, and Blue Angel to be eligible for a special prize! This is a great opportunity to show your support for your local shows!

SEDA Jackets!

You’ve seen them around. You missed the initial opportunity to purchase them. You want one! Well, we heard you and we’ve gotten some more in! Purchase your SEDA by contacting Judi Dauterive. $60 each. Limited quantity in ladies sizes M,L.

Important Reminder for Eventing Riders

EVENTERS remember that you cannot enter a year’s worth of scores at the end of the year. You have 30 days post event to get those scores in, anything outside the 30 day window will not be counted. You can find more information on the SEDA website and the online entry is here.

Volunteer Coordinator Needed

We all know how essential volunteers are to our events. SEDA is in need of someone to take on the role of Volunteer Coordinator. Tasks will include: working with show organizers to fill and schedule all volunteers needed, follow up with volunteers to ensure they arrive, being on hand (or appoint someone if you can’t be there) to serve as a point of contact for volunteers at the show, tracking volunteer hours. If this sounds like something you’d like to take on, please contact Nicole.

Sponsors Needed!

One of the ways to earn volunteer hours is by getting sponsors for SEDA. Consider sponsoring something yourself or asking people or businesses you know to sponsor our events. Use the SEDA Sponsorship Flyer for additional information. The earlier in the year we obtain sponsors, the more exposure they will get…and we want to give our sponsors LOTS of exposure!

Stay on Top of What’s Going On in Region 9

Go to http://www.usdfregion9.org/  and click on the sign up button to receive the Region 9 Newsletter that goes out mid-month carrying the latest information.

Tell us all about it!

You’ve been to a clinic, a show, or some other event? We want to hear your story. Tell us about what you learned, your successes, or just the experience. Toot your own horn if you’ve earned it. Share your knowledge! Send your submissions to: newsletter@sedariders.org.

National Affiliations

SEDA Statement on Equality and Inclusivity