University of Findlay Dressage

05/12/2024

As we prepare for next semester the team is excited to announce our partnership with The Riding Stock Market to create our new custom Findlay stock ties. Very excited to put these to use next season!!

05/11/2024

While summer break may have just began we are eagerly looking ahead to next semester and are very excited to announce the date for our next schooling show! These shows are a great opportunity to get you and your horse out there and help raise money for our team. Stay tuned for more information coming out later this summer 👀

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Want to be the first to know when entries open?!? Email [email protected] to join our insiders email group.

05/01/2024

Nationals recap!! The Findlay IDA team is incredibly proud to have three riders at nationals this year!
Marina T got 4th in Intro Test
Marissa M got 5th in Upper Training DSE
Renee Z got 8th in Lower Training Test
We are incredibly proud of all of you and can’t wait to see what is in store for next season!

👀Are you a Findlay student interested in joining IDA?! Keep an eye out for more information coming soon about next season and email [email protected] for more information!

04/25/2024

Our final national rider shoutout is Marissa Mitchell!! A sophomore at Findlay, Marissa will be competing in Upper Training DSE! We are so proud of all that you have accomplished. Best of luck Marissa!

04/24/2024

Our next national rider shoutout is Marina Tarantino!! A freshman at Findlay, Marina will be competing in Introductory individual tests! We are so proud of all that you have accomplished. Best of luck Marina!

04/22/2024

The team is very excited to have three riders heading to nationals in Tryon this week! First up on our national rider shoutouts is Renee Zieske!! A junior at Findlay, Renee will be competing in the Lower Training individual tests! Best of luck Renee!

03/21/2024

Going out with a bang at our last show of the season! Incredibly grateful to all of the wonderful sponsors and volunteers that allowed us to host the last IDA show of the season for our region.




Brenda Alliman & Denise O’Rourke

While hosting a show is an accomplishment itself, the team also performed exceptionally well!

Overall reserve champion for the day, team also had 3 riders qualify for nationals! A big congratulations to Renee Zieske, Marissa Mitchell and Marina Tarantino! 🎉
Additional highlights from this weekend include:
🥇Renee Zieske - high point rider, 1st place in Lower training test and DSE
🥈Marina Tarantino - 2nd place intro DSE, 3rd place in intro test
🥉Madison Drake - 3rd place in First level test
🥉 Annabelle McMillan- 3rd place in Upper training test
🏅Ava Bernhardt - 4th place in lower training test
🏅Kailynne Gomez - 5th place in Upper training test
🏅Destiny Johnson - 5th in intro DSE
🏅Audrey Stapleton - 6th in lower training DSE

02/19/2024

02/19/2024

We absolutely love when alumni such as Katherine Byrd of KB Equestrian LLC can come back!!!

02/18/2024

Reminiscing over yesterday’s schooling show with our final sponsor shoutout Wyldewood Tack Shop! There for all your horsey needs Wyldewood’s knowledgeable staff is conveniently located in Lambertville. The team is incredibly grateful to all of the sponsors that make our events possible.

02/17/2024

Todays the day!! We can’t wait to see everyone. Today we’re celebrating with our final sponsor shoutout from Equiderma! There for all of your grooming needs Equiderma is there to keep your horses coat and gloves in tip top shape! The team is grateful to all of the wonderful sponsors who made this event possible!

02/14/2024

The team had a great weekend at Otterbein last weekend! Some sunday highlights include….
🏅Sara Heeter reserve high point rider!
🥇Sara Heeter won lower training test.
🥇Kailynne Gomez won upper training DSE.
🥉Marissa Mitchell 3rd in upper training DSE.
🥉Marina Tarantino 3rd in intro DSE.
Destiny Johnson 4th in intro test.
Sara Heeter 5th in lower training DSE.
Madison Drake 5th in first level DSE.
Madison Drake 6th in first level test.
Marissa Mitchell 6th in upper training test.
Annabelle McMillan 6th in upper training DSE.

A big thank you to .trotters for hosting two wonderful shows this weekend. 🧡

02/11/2024

Day Two! The team is very excited to be back at Otterbein today!

02/10/2024

The team started spring semester off strong today taking home CHAMPION at day one of Otterbein. Other highlights include Marina Tarantino winning both her test and DSE classes for intro, Annabelle McMillan winning her DSE class for upper training, Renee Zieske earning 3rd in her lower training test and Kailynne Gomez earning 3rd in her upper training test. The entire team rode wonderfully and we can’t wait to be back for day 2 tomorrow! A big thank you to the .trotters for putting on such a wonderful show! 🧡

02/10/2024

We’re very excited to be started the spring semester showing at Otterbein today!

02/10/2024

We’re ONE WEEK AWAY from our dressage schooling show! All entries are due TOMORROW!!! Today we’re celebrating with sponsor Stud Muffins! Treat your horse to a tasty snack with Stud Muffins. Delicious and nutritious, your horses are sure to love Stud Muffins!

02/08/2024

With only 4 DAYS LEFT to enter in our spring schooling show we’re celebrating today with sponsor Redingote. With reimagined fashion for every equestrian Redingote is sure to keep you warm this winter.

As the countdown continues make sure you get your entries in before this Sunday Feb 11th! We can’t wait to see everyone for our schooling show!

02/06/2024

Only 5 DAYS LEFT to enter in our spring schooling show! Today we are celebrating with sponsor FITS. Equestrian apparel made to fit you, FITS combines art and science with their innovative designs. With our schooling show quickly approaching the team is grateful for all of our sponsors. Make sure to get your entires in!

02/05/2024

ONLY 6 DAYS LEFT TO ENTER IN OUR SPRING DRESSAGE SCHOOLING SHOW! Today we are celebrating the countdown with sponsor Smoky Mountain Title! Your go to place for all things surrounding real estate legal documents and titles. Smoky Mountain Title provides excellent service while taking away the stress and hassle of closing on our new property.

The UF dressage team is incredibly grateful to all of our wonderful sponsors. Interested in becoming a sponsor?! Contact [email protected].

02/05/2024

THe countdown continues as we have ONE WEEK LEFT until entries close! Today we’re celebrating with sponsor Coat Defense. Ward off fungus and rain rot while preventing rubs and bacteria buildup with Coat Defense. With a wide range of products they’re sure to have everything they need to ensure your horse has a healthy coat this mud season! The team is incredibly grateful for all of our sponsors who make our schooling shows successful! With our spring schooling show just around the corner make sure your getting your entries in!

02/03/2024

THERE ARE ONLY 8 DAYS LEFT TO ENTER IN THE SPRING SCHOOLING SHOW!! As we continue to celebrate the countdown with our sponsors today’s shoutout goes to Equus Now! With two convenient locations in Columbus and Cincinnati, Equus now is sure to fulfill all of your horsey needs. Check them out in person or online at https://www.equusnow.com/. The team is incredibly grateful for Equus Now’s continued support!

Sponsors like Equus Now help make our schooling shows successful. Interesting in becoming a sponsor?! Contact [email protected] for more information!

02/02/2024

The countdown continues… ONLY 9 DAYS LEFT TO ENTER! We’re continuing this count down with our incredible sponsors that make our schooling shows successful! Our next shoutout goes to Riding Warehouse! With unbeatable service, Riding Warehouse is there for all of your horsey needs. The team is incredibly grateful for their continued support! 🧡
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact [email protected].

02/02/2024

We’re counting down the days until entries close and celebrating with our sponsors! With only 10 days left, today’s Sponsorship Shoutout goes to MJE Media! Capturing all the small moments in high quality, Maggie is an incredible photographer. From photo shoots to show photos, Maggie had you covered. We’re proud to announce MJE Media as our official photographer for the spring schooling show!

There are only 10 DAYS left until entires close so get your entires in ASAP. The entry form can be found in our bio. 👀

The UF dressage team is incredibly grateful to all of our wonderful sponsors. Interested in becoming a sponsor?! Contact [email protected].

02/02/2024

Welcome to the University of Findlay Dressage Page! We are a tight-nit group of students from the University of Findlay competing through the Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA). Passionate about dressage, we also host dressage schooling shows throughout the year that are open to the public. Our next schooling show is February 17th! Entries are now open and we hope to see you there!