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Northern Lights Dressage Shows

Northern Lights Dressage Shows (NLDS) has been organizing dressage shows, clinics, and educational events in the upper midwest for four decades.

We strive to provide the upper midwest dressage community with professional, fun, and safe showing and educational opportunities. Our schooling shows include both traditional and western dressage. We'd love to see you at one of our events and are happy to answer any questions you have.

NLDS Dirt & Happenings

2026 Upcoming Shows

Select "Schooling Shows" in the drop-down menu or click on the links below for more information and to enter.

(Prize lists will be posted shortly)

Spring Party Schooling and Western Dressage.
Saturday, May 23 at Lake Elmo, MN.
This show is WDAA Recognized.
Midsummer Open Schooling & Recognized Western Dressage - Lake Elmo, MN, on Friday, July 10.
This show is WDAA Recognized.
Midsummer - Lake Elmo, MN on July 11 & 12 (USEF/USDF and CSDEA Recognized)
Northern Lights -Lake Elmo, MN
Two Shows over Three Days!
Northern Lights Dressage Show on August 21-22 Northern Lights II on August 23
(Last GAIG Qualifying Opportunity in the area,
Both are USEF/USDF and CSDEA Recognized.

A bit of dressage motivation...

Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.

- Vince Lombardi

If you're unable to ride in the show, consider volunteering to help run the show as a scribe, gatekeeper, or test runner. Help is always welcome and appreciated! Contact Show Manager at NLDShows1@gmail.com or 651-439-3432

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