Important News and Announcements

Le Bon Temps II

Join us for Le Bon Temps May 9-10! Prize list is available here.

Volunteers are needed: Contact Judi Dauterive if you can help!

2026 Southern Circuit

SEDA Junior Classic Returning June 27-28

The SEDA Junior Classic is SEDA’s all-junior show.  It’s grounded in fun and learning. The show has been on a hiatus, but due to high demand, SEDA is thrilled to welcome it back.  

The Junior Classic will be scheduled annually in June and seeks to provide both dressage and combined test classes, as well as few other fun non-traditional classes.  The show will include both ridden and non-ridden learning opportunities to include one-on-one time with the dressage judge to review their test.  Read more here

Sponsors Wanted for the SEDA Junior Classic

We’re looking for folks to help make our Junior Classic something extra special for our Juniors. Consider a sponsorship. More information is available here.

See the current list of fabulous sponsors here.

SEDA Scholarship Deadline May 1

Who doesn’t want free money? Apply for a SEDA Scholarship to earn funds toward your next educational opportunity. Information available here.

LEC Eventing in a Day Show May 23

Join in on the fun! Eventing Entry Form / Dressage Entry Form

Lagniappe Equestrian Center is hosting “Eventing in a Day” on Saturday May 23rd!  That’s right – ONE day of fun, opportunities to achieve goals  and  take home some AWESOME prizes!!!!

All phases are being offered: Horse Trial or HT (dressage, stadium and cross country – 3 phases), Combined Test or CT (Dressage & Stadium) or for you that just love to jump – XCT (Stadium and cross country).  Don’t think we forgot you amazing ballerinas out there – for those of you that like to strut your stuff on the flat – we offer Dressage only.

Important Update to Eventing Awards Program

2026 Awards Program

There have been some significant updates to the Awards Program Guidelines. Please review them. Changes are in red.

• 2026 SEDA Awards Program Guidelines (PDF)

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.

THANK YOU to Our Sponsors!

We owe a huge ‘thank you’ to everyone who contributed to make the latest changes on our cross country course possible.

PLATINUM

• Ted and Lolly White
• The Heymann Foundation

SILVER

• Joan Bergmann
• Core Feed
• Fairlead Equestrian

BRONZE

• Anonymous

JUMP SPONSORS

• Lagniappe Equestrian Center
• Deep South Pony Club
• EquiBest
• Purple Rein
• Noble Oaks
• United Sporthorses
• Bridles and Britches
• Elite Rhythm Eventing
• Grandbeck Farm

Additionally, Gallagher’s Water generously updated our water complex footing and is providing goodies for our competitors this weekend.

We cannot thank everyone enough!

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

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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.

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