2024 Online Membership Application
The UDS Membership Year runs from December 1st through November 30th of each year. For any questions concerning your membership, contact the Membership Director.
Benefits of Joining the Utah Dressage Society
Joining the Utah Dressage Society (UDS) opens a world of opportunities tailored to your dressage goals. Whether you're new to the sport or a seasoned rider, here's what UDS membership brings to your equestrian experience:
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Show Savings: Avoid non-member fees at recognized shows, making every competition more cost-effective.
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Local Community Access: Connect with local riders, attend clinics, educational events, and year-end awards banquets, fostering camaraderie within the vibrant Utah dressage community.
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Year-End Awards: Compete for prestigious year-end awards within your community, recognizing achievements and progress.
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Scholarship Opportunities: Apply for UDS scholarships, providing financial aid for your dressage journey.
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Networking: Access a supportive network of local riders, trainers, and enthusiasts who share a passion for dressage.
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Educational Resources: Gain access to valuable educational materials on the USDF website, enhancing your knowledge through articles, videos, and the USDF Connection magazine, all included with UDS membership.
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USDF Group Membership: Enjoy benefits similar to a USDF Participating Membership at a fraction of the cost through UDS, providing access to USDF programs and opportunities.
Membership runs from December 1 through November 30 each year, making now the perfect time to join. Experience the joy of dressage with UDS – where every stride brings you closer to your equestrian dreams.
Scholarship Opportunities
UDS Educational Scholarships
The Utah Dressage Society will award up to six (6) scholarships each calendar year. $250 scholarships are available one each to a Junior/Young Rider, Amateur and Open rider to encourage and promote the further training and education of Utah Dressage Society member/horse partnerships. Scholarships are to be used to further the dressage education and training of the applicant.
There are 2 cycles of application receipt and awards: the Spring deadline is March 15 and the Fall deadline is September 15 of each year.
Adolphi Educational Grant
This grant will be awarded to UDS members who are striving to increase their education and contribution to their GMO and USDF/USEF. The UDS will award one $500 Adolphi Educational Grant per year. Since Johanna Adolphi and her daughter Eva-Maria Adolphi have worked for years on the Board of Directors of the UDS, Eva would like past or present UDS Board Members to be given first consideration for the grant, in recognition of their service.
The deadline to apply for this grant will be June 1st of each year.
Bridge Scholarship
Once a year the UDS will award a scholarship of ($500), to an applicant with an average Short Tour Series score of 63% or greater, that has NOT previously competed at a USEF/USDF/USD recognized show Opportunity classes are exempt. This will be used to assist in transition from schooling shows to rated showing.
The purpose of the UDS scholarship is to foster learning for those UDS members committed to the sport, whether it be someone riding at Training Level, or Grand Prix, with weekly lessons or working on their own in an area without access to weekly instruction. The UDS believes continuing education is important and we love being able to offer these scholarships to our members!
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Outside of the UDS there are Grants and Scholarships available at The Dressage Foundation.
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The Dressage Foundation also has a Benefit Class for those hosting shows as a fundraiser. More information can be found here: https://www.dressagefoundation.org/support/classes.html