About Nebraska Dressage Association

The Nebraska Dressage Association, a charter member of the United States Dressage Federation (USDF), was established in 1973. Its guiding purpose is to further the use of classical dressage techniques by disseminating educational material and sponsoring clinics, workshops, and shows.

NDA currently has over 150 members and offers 5 types of membership: Individual, Family, Junior, Life and Associate. Membership benefits include:

  • Subscription to the monthly newsletter, The Contact
  • Group Membership in the United States Dressage Federation (USDF)
  • Subscription to USDF monthly publication, USDF Connection
  • Eligibility for NDA Year-End Awards
  • Eligibility for USDF Rider Awards
  • Reduced fees for NDA and USDF events

A proud supporter of both english and western dressage disciplines, NDA sponsors and manages two nationally-recognized shows (one weekend, two separate shows) per year, one schooling show, a year-end Schooling Show Championship, and a variety of clinics and workshops. In addition, NDA sanctions local dressage schooling shows and administers a year-end awards program for members.
2015 Board of Directors
NDA's 2017 Board of Directors (back: Heidi Helmer, Kathy Lewis, Gracia Huenefeld, Margo Hamilton, Miya Higgins; front: Kathy Hanford, Jane Fucinaro, Judy Seward; not pictured: Laureen Van Norman)