Our Education Committee is working very hard to provide you with some great events for 2020.
​Stay tuned as we continue to update our calendar!

Do you have ideas for future educational events?
We want to hear all about it! Please email our Education Committee with your thoughts.

NDA Trivia Game!
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DATE AND TIME - TBD
Join NDA for this fun afternoon to play dressage trivia! Win door prizes, answer trivia questions, and interact with your NDA buddies that you miss seeing at in-person events!
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COST:
FREE to both members and non-members, though an optional $5 donation is appreciated via the button below.

To RSVP, please EMAIL Heidi Helmer at hjhelmer@gmail.com. 
Optional $5 donation:

"The Well-Groomed Horse" Clinic
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​Saturday, Mar 28, 2020  |  9:00 am – 4:00 pm (CANCELLED)
Coda Cavallo Riding Academy – Omaha, NE
- NOTICE -
Unfortunately, due to the evolving COVID-19 / Coronavirus situation, NDA has decided to cancel this educational event. We are hoping to find a rescheduled date later in the year, and will communicate that to you as soon as possible. Keep an eye on this page, and NDA's Facebook page, for more information.
Join NDA at Coda Cavallo in Omaha for an all-day clinic featuring equine grooming professionals as we dive into several aspects of horse care and grooming. The grooming clinic will be conducted by Carrie Wilkison (The Handy Groom) and Lisa Picker (Professional Braider), with a lunchtime saddle-fit lecture by Anne Jacobson (Jacobson's Saddlery).

Topics we'll cover:
  • Skin/Coat Care - bathing, supplements, currying & brushing
  • Tool Care - cleaning, drying
  • Hoof Care - product types and their purposes, types of hoof picks
  • Mane/Tail Care - general care & braiding
  • Tack Care

COST:
2020 NDA Members: $20
Non-Members: $25
(+$1 processing fee if paying online)

Lunch will be provided, and there will be giveaways! The barn is heated to 50 degrees, please dress accordingly and bring a chair!

To RSVP, please EMAIL Jane Fucinaro at jfucinaro@gmail.com. Payment can be made to NDA using the PayPal button below.
About the pros:
CARRIE WILKISON​
Owner and operator of “The Handy Groom,” Carrie is a local pro-groom and Adult Amateur rider. She has always taken the health and care of performance horses into top consideration. For the last few years, she has developed her professional career as a freelance groom and has experience grooming for professional riders at competitions, as well as day-to-day care and maintenance.
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LISA PICKER
Lisa has been involved in horses for over 45 years, INHJA Board Member, shown at multiple levels and has a lifelong love of equestrian sports. Her specialty is in competition braiding.
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