Calendar of Events - New England Dressage Association

Session facilitated by NEDA's Director of Competitions, Kari Cincotta.

Sue McKeown has been involved with Dressage for over forty years, first as a competitor, and then as a Competition Secretary and Manager.  Sue earned her Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medals on her two Swedish Warmbloods, and truly enjoyed all aspects of training and showing as an Adult Amateur.  Sue has been a Secretary and/or Manager for over a hundred shows in the New England area, including as Manager of the 2019 Region 8 Championships, Secretary for the 2022 Region 8 Championships, and the Assistant Show Secretary for the US Dressage Finals for the past several years. She is currently serving her third 3-year term as the USDF Technical Council At Large Director.

The NEDA Know How webinar series runs every Thursday evening from 7:30pm-8:30pm in January, February, and March. NEDA members can access previously recorded sessions under the "multimedia" dropdown in their member portal.

This session is sponsored by LandVest:

Knowledge. Service. Results. 

We solve the hard problems. The challenges others step away from. The ones that demand experience, foresight, and collaboration at the highest level. We show up early, listen more attentively, ask better questions, and act when it counts.

Our edge is collaboration—our culture is characterized by curiosity, selfless support of one another, and the sharing of expertise earned over decades. That’s how we see around corners and deliver outcomes others can’t.

Luxury is not a price point; it’s our level of service. It’s the professionalism brought to each task, regardless of the scope. It means a steady hand during the tough calls, the plain-spoken counsel of a confidant, and carrying every detail across the finish line. We simply do more than others are willing or able to. That’s why our results are built to last for generations.

Laurian Pope is an equine and human bodyworker specializing in Myofascial Release and Craniosacral Release. A lifetime horse enthusiast, Laurian has spent nearly three decades both in and out of the saddle, amassing horsemanship skills that lend themselves to success in her bodywork practice. Those skills, combined with numerous professional certifications and an innate calming energy, allow Laurian to excel in her field, where her paramount goal is to help horses and riders feel their absolute best.

Laurian serves horses and riders of all levels and disciplines, from the grassroots through upper level competitors. Laurian is comfortable working with all genders, breeds, personalities, and collaborates with clients to help them achieve their best through bodywork. 

Laurian believes that if we take the time to listen and treat our bodies, and that of our equine partners, the result is the ability to spend more time doing what we love and less time fighting with a restricted form.  
Laurian has competed through Preliminary level Eventing, and is a member of both Norfolk Hunt (MA) and Aiken Hounds (SC). Through her time eventing and foxhunting, Laurian learned how a flexible and balanced system can greatly improve the performance and quality of life of our equine partners. With this innate understanding of both human and equine kinesthetics, she decided to become a bodyworker for horses and riders.

Laurian’s transition from equestrian to bodyworker began when she met her mentor, Sharon Taylor, a renowned Equine Physical Therapist in the New England area. After two years of shadowing Sharon, Laurian became certified in Equine Manual Therapy. Additional accreditation was achieved at Cortiva Institute for Massage Therapy. Upon completion, Laurian became a licensed therapist for humans in both Massachusetts and South Carolina. In 2013, Laurian received her National Certification, after which she started her business, Freedom of Movement, which has grown exponentially ever since. Laurian has a tireless commitment to continuing education—she is constantly furthering her human and equine bodywork education through all available modalities. She most recently completed her expert level Myofascial Release certification in October of 2023.

The NEDA Know How webinar series runs every Thursday evening from 7:30pm-8:30pm in January, February, and March. NEDA members can access previously recorded sessions under the "multimedia" dropdown in their member portal.

Ever wondered what goes on inside the judge's box? Want to learn how to help?
CRDA is hosting a Dressage Scribing Clinic, and you’re invited!