CLINICS & SPECIAL EVENTS
2025 year end banquet & awards:
Save the Date: November 22, 2025 noon - 3pm Annual General Meeting of the club, join us to discuss plans for next season, and vote in a new Executive, followed by Lunch at Fresco's Euro Grille - St Catharines followed by presentation of Year End Awards. Stay Tuned for more Details.
ride a test clinic
Dressage Niagara Presents
"Ride A Test" Clinic with Esther Mortimer.
Saturday, May 31, 2025
It's time to get ready for show season! Have the opportunity to get your horse off property, ride a test of your choice, and get helpful feedback from International Grand Prix Rider and Certified Coach, Esther Mortimer.
Location:
Grandview Equestrian Centre, 570 Hwy 20, Fenwick, L0S 1C0
Clinic fees
$150: Riders who currently are 2025 Dressage Niagara Members
$175: Riders who are non-members
Important Details
Registration deadline: Saturday, May 24
Riders can choose any EC Test from Introductory and up, or a WSDAC test.
Riding times to be provided to participants by Tuesday, May 27.
Clinic will be held outdoors in a standard 20 X 60 M dressage ring.
In case of inclement weather, the clinic will be moved indoors.
*** Note: This clinic is limited to a maximum of 9 riders.
How Riders Register for the "Ride A Test" Clinic:
Please send an email by Saturday, May 24 to g[email protected] with the following information:
- The riders name:
- Is the rider currently a 2025 Dressage Niagara Member?
- Email address:
- OE Membership #
- The horses name:
- The level of dressage that you would like to ride at the clinic:
- The specific test you would like to ride at the clinic (i.e. Training Level - Test 2)
- Are you planning to stay for lunch? (included at no extra charge)
To complete the registration process, payment in full via e-transfer is also due, Saturday, May 24. E-transfers to be sent to [email protected] with the security answer "clinic" to reserve your spot!
Auditors:
- Auditors are free! Come watch and learn!
- Bring your own lawn chair
- Please send me an email if you plan on staying for lunch (included at no charge) [email protected]
Dressage Niagara 2025 Membership:
If you are planning on showing at Dressage Niagara's Virtual and/or In-Person Shows, and have not already renewed your 2025 membership, now is the time! Members enjoy discounted clinic fees as well as reduced entry fees at all of our shows.
Renewal rates: $25 for senior members and $20 for juniors
https://www.dressageniagara.com/membership.html
Hoping to see you on May 31!
2025 rider biomechanics clinic
Dressage Niagara presents
A RIDER BIOMECHANICS CLINIC with Dr. Stephanie Crawford, DC, CAC
Saturday, April 26, 2025
1:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: The Fleming Centre
5020 Serena Drive, Beamsville
Meeting Room "D" (2nd floor - there is an elevator)
Dr. Stephanie Crawford is a registered chiropractor and certified animal chiropractor with a practice serving equestrians and their equines in Southern Ontario. Through biomechanics clinics and her chiropractic practice she helps riders feel more confident in the saddle, get out of pain and become better partners for their horses.
The session includes a presentation and dismounted exercises. Explore your spinal alignment, symmetry and improve body awareness. Also receive an individual postural analysis on a saddle horse. Relevant for any discipline.
Coffee, tea, water and light snacks to be served.
*** Note: capacity is limited so reserve your seat in advance and receive a $5 discount if you pre-register and pre-pay via e-transfer by Wednesday, April 23rd .
Cost:
$25 for Dressage Niagara members ($20 if pre-paid by Wed., April 23)
$30 for non-Dressage Niagara members ($25 if pre-paid by Wed., April 23)
E-transfers to be sent to [email protected] with the security answer "workshop" to reserve your seat!
For further information, please contact Dressage Niagara at [email protected]
Looking forward to seeing you then!
A RIDER BIOMECHANICS CLINIC with Dr. Stephanie Crawford, DC, CAC
Saturday, April 26, 2025
1:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: The Fleming Centre
5020 Serena Drive, Beamsville
Meeting Room "D" (2nd floor - there is an elevator)
Dr. Stephanie Crawford is a registered chiropractor and certified animal chiropractor with a practice serving equestrians and their equines in Southern Ontario. Through biomechanics clinics and her chiropractic practice she helps riders feel more confident in the saddle, get out of pain and become better partners for their horses.
The session includes a presentation and dismounted exercises. Explore your spinal alignment, symmetry and improve body awareness. Also receive an individual postural analysis on a saddle horse. Relevant for any discipline.
Coffee, tea, water and light snacks to be served.
*** Note: capacity is limited so reserve your seat in advance and receive a $5 discount if you pre-register and pre-pay via e-transfer by Wednesday, April 23rd .
Cost:
$25 for Dressage Niagara members ($20 if pre-paid by Wed., April 23)
$30 for non-Dressage Niagara members ($25 if pre-paid by Wed., April 23)
E-transfers to be sent to [email protected] with the security answer "workshop" to reserve your seat!
For further information, please contact Dressage Niagara at [email protected]
Looking forward to seeing you then!
2024 AGM & Awards
Congratulations to all our Year End Champions & Reserve & special award winners, we celebrated the end of the season with a brunch & AGM meeting at Fresco's Euro Grille. Full list of Winners Here:
