ABOUT DRESSAGE4KIDS, INC.
Dressage4Kids™ is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization incorporated for the express purpose of providing educational and competitive opportunities for youth riders and the adults who support them.
MISSION STATEMENT
To encourage riders under 25 to become true horsemen; to offer scholarships; to develop good sportsmanship; to support programs for adults who in turn educate youth; and to have fun.
To this end, Dressage4Kids, Inc. sponsors and conducts the following events and programs throughout the year.
- D4K Unmounted Programs
- Scholarships
- TEAM Program
- Training4Teaching
- Summer Intensive Training Program
- Winter Intensive Training Program
- Youth Dressage Festival
- Horse Donation Program
Code of Ethics
Dressage4Kids (D4K) expects all individuals involved with D4K to uphold this code of ethics. These guiding principles are intended to act as a foundation for a respectful and learning-centered environment and are woven into D4K programs through experience and dialogue.
* The horse comes first: prioritize the welfare of the horse through thoughtful horsemanship and the humane treatment, care, and respect for the horse.
* Commit to learning: embrace a growth mindset.
* Commit to a supportive environment: treat everyone with dignity, kindness, and fairness. Listen with respect and speak with honesty and kindness.
* Commit to good sportsmanship: reflect the positive values of courage, patience, good temper, humility, and generosity.
* Act with integrity: be honest, transparent, and responsible. Uphold D4K’s mission, values, and policies.
* Always strive to do what is right – for the horse and for each other.
