The Alaska Dressage Association was founded in 1979 by Kathryn Brooks, Steve Brooks and Carolyn Schultz. Since then it has remained active every year and continues to pursue the promotion of dressage in Alaska through horse shows, clinics, awards programs and support of other local horse-related organizations.
Founding member Carolyn Schultz showing her horse Pinedo in Washington
USDF Historical Questionnaire – in the fall of 2005 ADA completed a questionnaire for USDF that documents the organization’s history and accomplishments, as well as listing national awards earned by ADA members. This reference work is a great source of background information on ADA.
ADA website pioneer Mary Kaye Hession living large in California with her assistant Nattie
Keeping up with ADA
As the world comes together during this pivotal time for civil rights, so too must the equine community. USDF stands firmly in support of the principles of equality and inclusivity in the organization and sport. Any form of discrimination based on race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexuality, etc. is in direct opposition to these principles and has no place within the organization. USDF supports our members, barn family, fans, and followers of all races, ethnicities, ages, genders, and sexualities.
In a sport where the goal is constant and progressive improvements, we must strive to do the same in our personal lives and within our organization. In every ride down the centerline, every group of friends gathering for dressage education, every tragedy and triumph, the dressage community is stronger together.