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 Established in 1975, the Southern Eventing and Dressage Association is a non-profit, educational organization founded to foster an interest in, and understanding of, the equestrian sports of Dressage and Eventing.
SEDA belongs to USEF Zone 7, is a Region 9 Group Member Organization of the United States Dressage Federation, and an Area III & V Affiliate of the United States Eventing Association. With over 150 members, SEDA is one of the largest USDF affiliated clubs in Region 9 and growing. Our members primarily hail from Louisiana and Mississippi.
Club activities include educational events, schooling and recognized shows, clinics, seminars, tack sales, and an Annual Awards Program. SEDA's award winning newsletter, Off Course, is published bi-monthly as a service to its members.
We invite you to join us in supporting the sports of Dressage and Eventing in our area by becoming a member! SEDA has a lot to offer whether you're new to the sport or an experienced competitor. Be sure to check out the calendar for the latest events, visit our photo gallery to find yourself or someone you know, or even shop the classifieds to find a great deal. And don't forget to check the box below for important news and information.
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IMPORTANT NEWS & INFORMATION
- OFF COURSE DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 10. Please send all of your articles, photos and other content ideas to Nicole by Feb. 10. All ads should be directed to Gloria Bush, and calendar items to Gerlinde Beckers. Thanks!
- GOT DIRT? BARN DIRT, THAT IS! Please send all the latest dirt to Judi by February 10.
- FIRST DANCE PRIZE LIST is now available. Download here.
- DRESSAGE ACROSS THE LAKE prize list is available. Donwload here. Online registration available here.
- Help the Rescued Horses
As many of you are aware, there was a massive horse rescue at a Thoroughbred farm in Many, Louisiana. Several of the horses are being cared for in Folsom, and other places around the state. Louisiana Horse Rescue is coordinating their care. Much help is needed to save the remaining horses. If you are interested in assisting, here's how:
Donations
-Cash/Check/Credit Card at Spencers Feed in Folsom, LA will go directly to the account at Spencers and reduce the feed bill.
-Cash/Check/Credit Card at Greene Lewis and Associates will go directly to the account at Greene Lewis and Associates and will reduce the vet bill.
-Donate online through Paypal (no Paypal account required for the person donating - just a major credit card). There is a link on the homepage at www.lahorserescue.com.
-Mail a check to the address on the website at www.lahorserescue.com.
Additionally, bodies are needed to assist with care for the horses. Several shifts are available. If you are interested in helping out with the horses at The Billabong (12250 Hwy 1077, Folsom, LA 70437), contact Sunny Francois.
- CONVENTION CENTRAL
USDF CONVENTION 2012 IN NEW ORLEANS
December 5-8, 2012 at the Sheraton New Orleans on Canal Street
We will be posting news and updates about the convention in the Bleep, newsletter and on the web site as it becomes available. We will need a lot of volunteers to make this happen and to make us look good ... so mark your calendars now to ensure your availability! We will know more as the date approaches, but we'll be working on this all year.
What do we know NOW? Convention dates are December 5-8 at the Sheraton New Orleans on Canal Street. There will be a Welcome Party for about an hour on the 5th, at a location to be determined. The convention theme will be "Laissez le bon temps rouler."
What can we do NOW? Please save your Mardi Gras beads for collection for table decorations and bag stuffers for the convention. We will let you know when/where to drop them off.
Sponsors will be needed for: helping cover the cost of putting together a great welcome party and coffee/tea/snack breaks during the convention itself. Contact Nicole for more information on getting involved with that.
- SHOW YOUR CLUB SPIRIT – BUY SEDA MERCHANDISE!
SEDA has set up a store at CafePress where you can buy all manner of items featuring the SEDA logo. Bonus: a percentage of all purchases goes back to the club. That means more money for awards, ribbons, course improvements and more for our members! And guess what ... it's just in time for the holidays! Check it out here: http://www.cafepress.com/sedariders It is new, so there might be hiccups. Please let us know if you run into any issues.
- SEDA PRIX CAPRILLI AND DOODLEBUG TESTS: SEDA has developed 'standardized' prix caprilli tests for use at schooling shows. The tests may be viewed and downloaded here:
DoodleBug Beginner Test
Intro Test 1 / Test 2
Training Level Test 1 / Test 2
First Level Test 1
First Level Test 2
- ADVERTISE WITH SEDA. List your facility or training services in the SEDA directory. For one low fee, your information will be in each issue of the newsletter, on this web site, and in the annual Member Directory. Application form
- DRESSAGE NEWS FROM USDF may be found here
- EVENTING NEWS FROM USEA may be found here
- USEF news is available here
- REGION 9 NEWS AND INFORMATION may be found here
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