Now Accepting Applications: Flight Line Dressage 2026

Strides for Equality Equestrians is very proud to partner with Flight Line Dressage Shows, LLC to provide an entry to each 2026 Flight Line Dressage USDF/USEF Dressage Shows.

Each Flight Line Dressage Leg Up Scholarship recipient will receive funded entry for one class of choice at one 2026 Flight Line show:

• April 22, Scenic in the City, Alpharetta, GA

• May 9-10, Island Flight, St. John’s Island, SC

• May 23-24, Mountaineer Flight, Reedsville, WV

• June 13, Flight for Independence, Greensburg, PA

• June 20, Flight Through the Bluegrass, Nicholasville, KY

• June 27, Flight of the Lone Star, Hutto, TX

• July 22, First in Flight, Hillsborough, NC

• July 29, Scenic in the City, Alpharetta, GA

• August 12, Flight Through the Bluegrass, Nicholasville, KY

• August 15-16, Mountaineer Flight, Reedsville, WV

• Sept 5, Flight for Independence, New Alexandria, PA

• October 28, Scenic in the City, Alpharetta, GA

• TBD, Flight Through the Bluegrass, Nicholasville, KY

• December 12, Flight Through the Bluegrass, Nicholasville, KY

Applications to the 2026 Flight Line Dressage Leg Up Scholarships are due one week before entries close. The Scholarship recipient will be notified before entry close date to allow time to plan for the show and travel. All ages are welcome to apply.

Flight Line Dressage Shows began in 2020 when Owner and Show Manager, Andrea Davenport Himel saw a need in the dressage community for a more inclusive, well-run show atmosphere. ​Flight Line Dressage Shows serve the community by offering USDF and USEF recognized dressage shows as well as WDAA and USEF recognized Western Dressage shows nationwide. Strides for Equality Equestrians is thrilled to offer this opportunity with a group that has actively created a welcoming space for all to participate in their love of horses and the sport of dressage.​​

Requirements

• Riders must have access to their own horse. Please note, due to a change in USEF/USDF rules, the horse will have to be microchipped to compete. It is the Scholarship recipient’s responsibility to ensure this requirement is met.

• This Leg Up Scholarship covers entry fee only. Other show expenses, travel, and membership fees are the responsibility of the scholarship recipient.

• Flight Line shows are USEF/USDF Recognized featuring classes from Introductory to Grand Prix. Opportunity Classes and USEA Eventing tests are available as an option. Please refer to the omnibus for details on all classes available.

• Applicants must be willing to share their experience as part of the show in blogs, social & print media.

• Applicants must be invested in increasing access to equestrian sports for underrepresented groups.