Ride Critique Clinic with Lisa Schmidt, USEF “S” Dressage Judge
Sunday, September 6, 2026
Hosted at Ambrosia Stables
Littleton, Massachusetts
Registration Deadline August 26, 2026
Clinic Description
Join the Iberian Horse Alliance for a unique educational opportunity with Lisa Schmidt, USEF “S” Dressage Judge.
Each rider will receive an individual 40-minute Ride Critique Session, designed to provide valuable feedback from the judge’s perspective while helping improve test riding and overall performance.
Each session includes:
● Warm-up in the indoor arena
● Ride one complete dressage test in the regulation-size outdoor arena
● Official scoring and comments from the judge
● Individual review of your score sheet
● Instruction and discussion on improving your test
● Time to either:
● Ride the test a second time, or
● Work through specific movements and exercises based on the judge’s recommendations.
Clinic Fee
$255 per Ride ($250 participant fee + $5 service fee)
Registration includes:
✔ One 40-minute Ride Critique Session
✔ Official score sheet and comments
✔ Lunch for rider and one groom
Auditors welcome! Tests sheet will be provided to follow with each rider! Lunch included for $30
Facility Information
Participants will have access to both the indoor and outdoor arenas for warm-up and clinic activities.
Please Note:
● Visiting horses must remain with their trailers.
● Unfortunately, stabling is not available for this event.
● No visiting horses will be permitted inside the main barn.
● Please help us maintain a clean and safe facility by removing all manure and hay from trailer parking areas before departure.
Health Requirements
Each entry must include:
☐ Negative Coggins dated within 12 months of September 6, 2026
☐ 2026 vaccination records
☐ Signed Liability Release
☐ Emergency Contact Form
☐ Payment in full
Incomplete entries cannot be accepted.
Registration & Payment
Entries will be accepted on a first-received, first-confirmed basis.
A ride time will be reserved only after the following have been received:
● Completed Registration Form
● Signed Liability Waiver
● Required Health Documents
● Full Payment
Registration Deadline August 26, 2026
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received on or before August 30, 2026 may receive a refund, less any applicable processing fees.
No refunds will be issued after August 30, 2026, unless the rider’s time slot can be filled from the waitlist.
Should the clinic need to be canceled due to severe weather or circumstances beyond the organizers’ control, every effort will be made to reschedule or provide an appropriate refund.
This format is ideal for riders preparing for competition or looking to better understand how judges evaluate dressage tests.
Questions?
For registration questions or additional information, please contact:
Sarah Gill-D’Orazio
Email: slgill23@gmail.com