We are a club built on volunteers who make The St. Louis Area Dressage Society and its events possible! Please consider volunteering with us!
Rewards Program
This program was developed to help ensure the SLADS August I & II shows have enough volunteers to run smoothly. We can’t do it without you! Your accumulated volunteer hours will fulfill your requirement for the Year End Awards. There are several opportunities for you to volunteer. If there are discrepancies, contact the volunteer coordinator. It will be your responsibility to ensure that you are credited for all hours worked.
How do I earn hours for 2026 Awards
Volunteers and Competitors, show season is here. Don’t forget that you need a minimum of 8 hrs of volunteer service for recognized show awards and 4 hrs of service for schooling show awards.
Shows where volunteer hours can be earned include SLADS partner shows (TBD for 2026) the SLADS August Classic I&II at the National Equestrian Center and the Great American Insurance Group/United States Dressage Federation Region 4 Dressage Championships. Hours earned at SLADS partner shows must be reported by the show secretary to be eligible for year end awards.
Volunteer time can also be earned serving on committees or special projects or educational opportunities.
Volunteer Job Descriptions
Lunge Area Supervisor
Duties include:
- Monitor Barn 5 lunge area. For safety no more than 2 horses allowed at one time. To accommodate others a maximum of 20 minutes per horse.
Lunging Supervision
ARENA CREW
Duties include:
- Assist in set up or take down of arenas at shows if applicable.
RING STEWARDS
Duties include:
- Minds ring schedule, manages warm-up, bit/whip checks
- There are different shifts to choose from each day of a rated show
Ring Steward Position Description
SCRIBES
Duties include:
- Transcribe for judges ( A great way to learn/improve tests at all levels!)
- There are different shifts to choose from each day of a show
Scribe Position Description
SCORER AND SCORING ASSISTANTS
Duties Include:
- Tabulates tests, posts scores, pins classes, etc.
RUNNERS
Duties Include:
- Transport tests from judges stand to office for scoring.
- Work under the leadership of the volunteer coordinator and head scorer
Score Runner Position Description
AWARDS TABLE
Duties Include:
- Sign out ribbons and awards to competitors
Awards Table Position Description
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Dawn White
horseridermom@gmail.com
COMPETITORS…
DON’T BE AFRAID TO VOLUNTEER! WE WILL WORK WITH YOU AND YOUR RIDE TIMES AND TRAIN YOU!