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Virginia Dressage Association

Building and Sustaining a Strong Dressage Community

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VADA State Board

Zoom Meeting scheduled for Wednesday.

3 September at 8:00 pm

Announcements

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Reg 1 Championships and VADA Fall Show

2-5 October 2025

Virginia Horse Center, Lexington, VA

2025 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®

30 October – 2 November 2025

World Equestrian Center (WEC) Wilmington, OH

State Board Minutes

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Reg 1 Championships and

VADA Fall Competition

2-5 October 2025

Virginia Horse Center,

Lexington, VA

Entries Opening Date: 8/8/25

Entries Closing Date: 9/8/25

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VADA State Bylaws

2025 VADA

State Board of Directors

Michelle King, President

Bettina Longaker, Vice President

Alison Douglas, Secretary

Jessie Ginsburg, Treasurer

Beth Rippel, State Membership Chairperson

Beth Ripple, Grant Coordinator

Nancy Doody, Webmaster

VADA Licensed

Show Management Committee

Dianne Boyd, Show Manager

Bettina Longaker, Show Secretary

Rachel Rice, Volunteer Coordinator

Michelle King, Awards

Nancy Doody, Awards

Nancy Lowey, Sponsorship Team

Nancy Doody, Sponsorship Team

USDF Region 1 Director:

Bettina Longaker

VADA SafeSport Policy

We all have a role to play to ensure our members — especially our young ones — are safe.

The U.S. Center for SafeSport was created to address the issue of abuse in sport. The Center works with National Governing Bodies, including US Equestrian, to enforce the SafeSport Code and the Federal Safe Sport Act. The policies in both the Code and Federal Law are aimed at protecting athletes from harm and abuse and apply to all Olympic and amateur sporting. LEARN MORE ...

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW About Safe Sport & the USEF Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention (MAAP) Policies

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In February 2018, the Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017 was signed into law. Among the provisions in the law was Congressional authorization for the U.S. Center for SafeSport to ensure athletes could report allegations of abuse to an independent entity for investigation and resolution. The Center works with National Governing Bodies (NGBs), including US Equestrian and other Olympic disciplines, to enforce the SafeSport Code as well as the federal Safe Sport Act, both of which are aimed at protecting athletes from abuse. The Center ensures all NGBs follow the strictest standards for child abuse prevention and detection. Read More ...

Accessing the Required SafeSport Training

SafeSport training is required for USEF members (18 years of age or older) and is essential in creating a safer environment for our competitors. SafeSport Training gives all of the knowledge to be part of the solution to keep our young people and our sport safe. The online SafeSport Core course lasts approximately 60 minutes and needs to be completed every four years. In the intervening years, 30-minute refresher training must be completed annually.

The MAAPP is a collection of proactive prevention and training policies to help create a safer and healthier environment in which minor athletes can thrive. The MAAPP includes prevention policies for electronic communication, transportation, lodging, meetings, individual training sessions, manual therapy and therapeutic/recovery modalities, and locker rooms and changing areas. Learn More ...

What Makes MAAPP Works?

Limiting one-on-one interaction

The MAAPP’s “observable and interruptible” standard for one-on-one contact between adults and youth athletes helps reduce risk.

Ensuring proper training

By requiring certain adults to get SafeSport™ Trained, the MAAPP sets a common baseline to help adults and organizations know what actions are inappropriate and what safeguards are needed.

Increasing Accountability

For U.S. Olympic and Paralympic entities and Adult Participants, policy violations can lead to penalties outlined in the SafeSport Code.

SafeSport training is required for USEF members (18 years of age or older) and is essential in creating a safer environment for our competitors. SafeSport Training gives all of the knowledge to be part of the solution to keep our young people and our sport safe. The online SafeSport Core course lasts approximately 60 minutes and needs to be completed every four years. In the intervening years, 30-minute refresher training must be completed annually.

VIRGINIA DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION STANDING RULES

VADA SAFE SPORT POLICY

Adopted pursuant to Article IV, Section 6 of the Bylaws of the Virginia Dressage Association Amended and Restated 2017

A. The VADA and all of its Chapters adopt the USEF/U.S. Center for SafeSport Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP), as they are updated from time to time by the U.S. Center for Safe Sport. These policies must be posted in prominent locations, including the club’s website and/or Facebook page. In addition, MAAPP posters must be displayed at all club sponsored activities and events.

B. All VADA and Chapter members who can reasonably be expected to come into contact with a minor must take the USEF/U.S. Center for SafeSport Safe Sport training on an annual basis. If any individual who is identified as needing training is not a USEF member, the VADA will reimburse such individual the cost of a USEF Subscribing membership upon submission of proof that they have successfully completed the required SafeSport Training.

Overview of the USEF Safe Sport Policy

The USEF Safe Sport Policy is designed to ensure a safe environment for all participants in equestrian sports. It is aligned with the U.S. Center for SafeSport, which is recognized as the official organization for addressing athlete safety and misconduct in Olympic and amateur sports. The policy mandates that all participants comply with the SafeSport Code, which includes provisions for reporting and addressing misconduct.

The USEF Safe Sport Policy is a crucial framework for promoting safety and integrity in equestrian sports. By requiring training and establishing clear reporting procedures, the policy aims to protect athletes and ensure a respectful and safe environment for all participants. For more detailed information, you can refer to the official USEF Safe Sport Policy document below. LEARN MORE ...

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SAFE SPORT
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2025 VADA

State Board of Directors

Michelle King, President

Bettina Longaker, Vice President

Alison Douglas, Secretary

Jessie Ginsburg, Treasurer

Beth Rippel, State Membership Chairperson

Beth Ripple, Grant Coordinator

Nancy Doody, Webmaster

VADA Licensed

Show Management Committee

Dianne Boyd, Show Manager

Bettina Longaker, Show Secretary

Rachel Rice, Volunteer Coordinator

Michelle King, Awards

Nancy Doody, Awards

Nancy Lowey, Sponsorship Team

Nancy Doody, Sponsorship Team

USDF Region 1 Website:

USDFreg1.org

USDF Region 1 Director:

Bettina Longaker

vadvirag8@gmail.com

About VADA

Virginia Dressage Association (VADA) is a Group Member Organization (GMO) of the United States Dressage Federation (USDF). VADA is committed to building and sustaining a strong dressage community through educational opportunities and programs, scholarships, licensed and schooling shows for its members. VADA recognizes rider achievements through the Year-End Awards Program. By joining a VADA Chapter you automatically become a dues-paying group member of USDF.

The Association is made of up seven (7) chapters: Central (VADA-CC), Charlottesville (VADA-CH), Fredericksburg (VADAF), Northeast (VADA-NE), Northern Virginia (VAD/NOVA), Southeast (SVDA), and Southwest (SWVADA).

History of VADA

Virginia Dressage Association Membership

Virginia Dressage Association (VADA) is a Group Member Organization (GMO) of the United States Dressage Federation (USDF). VADA is committed to building and sustaining a strong dressage community through educational opportunities and programs, scholarships, licensed and schooling shows for its members. VADA recognizes rider achievements through the Year-End Awards Program.

The Association is made of up seven (7) chapters: Central (VADA-CC), Charlottesville(VADA-CH), Fredericksburg (VADAF), Northeast (VADA-NE), Northern Virginia (VAD/NOVA), Southeast (SVDA), and Southwest (SWVADA). Individuals join VADA by joining the chapter of their choice. You can find out more information on each chapter by going to https://virginiadressage.org/vada chapters and clicking on the link to each chapter’s website. Once you join a VADA chapter, you automatically become a member of VADA as well as a dues-paying group member (GM) of USDF.

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Virginia Dressage Association
Chapters

Chapter Area Legend

Central (VADACC) - Hanover, Caroline, Louisa, King Willima, Goochland, Powhatan, Chesterfield, New Kent, King and Queen, Essex, Richmond, Northumberland, Lancaster, Middlesex, James City, Charles City, Prince George, Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Wakefield, Ivor, Nottoway, Cumberland.

Charlottesville (VADA-CH) -City of Charlottesville and Albermarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Nelson and Orange Counties.

Fredericksburg (VADAF) - Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Prince William, Culpeper, Fauquier, King George, Westmoreland, Caroline, Orange, Madison, Louisa.

Northeast (NEVADA) - North and East of Richmond to the Chesapeake Bay, including Norther Neck, Middle Peninsula and the Williamsburg Region.

Northern (VADA/NOVA) - Northern Virginia area - Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William, Clark, Culpeper, Rappahannock, Stafford, Warren, as well as DC, MD, PA and WV.

Southeast (SVDA) -Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg, Gloucester, Isle of Wright.

Southwest (SWVADA) - All of Southwest extending to Staunton and Waynesboro and east to Lynchburg, Amherst, Altavista and Danville. Most members are from the New River Valley, Roanoke, Lexington and Lynchburg areas.

Charlottesville

Southwest

Central (VADACC)

Southeast

Northern

Fredericksburg

Northeast

Richmond

Leesburg

Virginia Beach

Fredericksburg

Blacksburg

Williamsburg

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Central (VADACC)

Virginia Dressage Association

Board Members

President: Heather Escobar and

Christina Arrington

Secretary: Heidi Gayle

Treasurer: Alison Douglas

Membership: Patty Howell

Webmaster: Joanne Collins

Newsletter: Joanne Collins

Volunteer Coordinator: Kimberly Aust

Awards Chair: Angela Stanaway

JR/YR Chair: Heather Escobar

VADA State Chapter Representatives

Alison Douglas

Christina Arrington

Board Members

President: Eleszabeth McNeel

Vice President: Erin Fitzwater

Secretary: Shaleena Arreguin

Treasurer: Bettina Longaker

Webmaster: Nancy Doody

Newsletter: Nancy Doody

Membership: Sandy Worley

Volunteer Coordinator: Nancy Doody

VADA State Chapter Representatives:

EleszabethMcNeel

Nancy Doody

Bettina Longaker

Charlottesville (VADA-CH)
Virginia Dressage Association

Fredericksburg (VADAF)

Virginia Dressage Association

Board Members

President: Anna Fox

Vice President: Hannah Bowers

Secretary: Carolyn Briggs

Treasurer: Sharon Ackley

Webmaster: Cambray Walmer

Newsletter: Karen Rice

Publicity/Website: Cambray Walmer

Membership: Sharnette Atkinson

Youth Team: Lottie/Heather Crawford

Education: Jenny Lamb and

Jamie Sue Ramirez

VADA State Chapter Representatives:

Megan Irby, Carolyn Briggs,

Hannah Bowers

Northern Virginia (VADA.NOVA)

Virginia Dressage Association

Board Members

President: Lori LaFave

Vice President: Diann Carpenter

Secretary: Michelle King

Treasurer: Lisa Rice

Newsletter: Sonya Hunt & Rebecca Quinn

Membership: Michelle King

Volunteer Coordinator: Rachel Rice

VADA State Chapter Representatives:

Jessie Ginsburg

Rachel Rice

Michelle King

North East (NE-VADA)

Virginia Dressage Association

Board Members

President: Sheryl Wyatt

Vice President: Sam Kambeck

Secretary: Sam Kambeck

Treasurer: Margie Brown

Communications: Lisa Powers

Membership: Margie Brown

VADA State Chapter Representatives:

Anne Draine

Sheryl Wyatt

Angela Stanaway

Board Members

President: Lorna "Cookie" Parsons

Vice President: Beth Rippel

Secretary: Deb Sweetman

Treasurer: Shari Cutchin

Webmaster: Wendy Wilde

Newsletter: Lora Gibson

Membership: Mary Barczak

VADA State Chapter Representatives:

Lorna “Cookie” Parsons

Robyn Nunally

Sandy Toby

Southeast (SVDA)

Virginia Dressage Association

Southwest (SWVADA)

Virginia Dressage Association

Board Members

President: Lindsey Carr

Vice President: Laura Nelson

Secretary: Judy Altizer

Treasurer: Tamla Nichols

Webmaster: Elizabeth Irons

Facebook: Lindsey Carr

Membership: Candi Hylton

VADA State Chapter Representatives:

Laura Nelson

Muffin Smith

Katie Kelly

Virginia Dressage Association a 501c3 non-profit organization a Group Member Organization (GMO) of the United States Dressage Federation (USDF)

Virginia Dressage Association

Building and Sustaining a Strong Dressage Community

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State Board Minutes

Sponsorship and Vending

Dressage at Lexington Results

VIRGINIA DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION STANDING RULES

VADA SAFE SPORT POLICY

Adopted pursuant to Article IV, Section 6 of the Bylaws of the Virginia Dressage Association Amended and Restated 2017

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Virginia Dressage Association Chapters

Charlottesville

Southwest

Central (VADACC)

Southeast

Northern

Fredericksburg

Northeast

Richmond

Leesburg

Virginia Beach

Fredericksburg

Blacksburg

Williamsburg

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Charlottesville (VADA-CH) Virginia Dressage Association

Virginia Dressage Association
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