 | Northern Ohio Dressage Association |
 | USDF DRESSAGE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM USDF recognizes the need to provide in depth education to ALL members. The Dressage Development Program is designed to provide a pathway for all members to further their dressage education (amateurs and professionals). The standards that are applied in the program align with the USEF standards from Training level to Grand Prix. One of the components offered is Dressage Development Seminars and NODA is proud to offer these Seminars in 2026. The objectives of the development seminars are to provide education at the grassroots level and to identify those interested in further processional development. There are three seminars which will focus on the core curriculum in (1) riding/training, (2) lunging and (3) teaching. |
Join us for Seminar 2 of 3 of the USDF Dressage Development Seminars WHEN: August 15-16, 2026 WHERE: Shade Tree Farm in Bath Ohio SEMINAR FOCUS: Lunging USDF INSTRUCTORS: Sarah Martin & Kate Fleming-Kuhn SATURDAY AUDITOR COST: $50 NODA members / $70 Non-members (Open to ALL) SATURDAY AUDITOR: Open to ALL! August 15th will start with a lecture/discussion by both instructors as an overview of the structure of lunging- introducing the big picture. The day will continue with the how to lunge properly, purpose of lunging and exercises for the horse. The afternoon will include demonstrations of lunge lessons given by the clinicians. Dress for the weather and bring a comfortable chair. A boxed Subway lunch will be provided mid-day. REGISTER TO AUDIT ON SATURDAY ONLY (Opens 6/1) PROFESSIONAL ONLY WEEKEND AUDITOR - $100 members/$150 nonmembers. Must be a professional interested in getting certified who is NOT a participant in our program due to space. Please contact Sally Burton at sabcampisme@yahoo.com to be put on a list and to pay. PROFESSIONAL ONLY WEEKEND PARTICIPANT: This option is ONLY for participants who have already started the program. You will receive an email with more information and a NODA invoice for the weekend - Cost of $200 for members / $250 for non-members. Seminars 3 Information: - Session 3 (Teaching) - October 10-11 at Fairmount Farms, 18327 Shaw Rd, Hiram, OH 44234 |
MEET OUR USDF SEMINAR INSTRUCTORS |
 | Sarah Martin is a Grand Prix Dressage rider and trainer from Morriston, Florida. Sarah is a US Dressage Federation Gold Medalist, she has held her USDF Certification since 1995 and has been a member of the faculty for the US Dressage Federation Trainer and Instructor program since 2015. Twice a graduate of the USDF “L” Program “with distinction” Sarah loves the education becoming a judge entails, but prefers the process of teaching to judging. She has conducted Dressage clinics for horses and riders at all levels in the US, Canada and South America. Currently Sarah coaches and competes at all levels of Dressage. |
| Kate Fleming-Kuhn is an USDF Certified Instructor through Fourth Level and has trained horses and students through Grand Prix level. She came up through the young rider program and earned her USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold medal by 21 years old. Some of Kate’s accomplishments include regularly competing at Festival of Champions, winning at US Finals, and Horse of the Year titles. As a member of the USDF Instructor/Trainer Development Program Faculty, Kate believes that a strong foundation in the basics is critical to development of horse and rider. |
