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FEDTA members include established drill team members and certified drill team judges. One of our members is a recognized Master Judge who judges drill competitions throughout the United States. With over 40 years of combined experience, our members have the expertise to help you and your team.

In Texas, there are at least 75 equestrian drill teams scattered all over the state. Teams vary in size, with riders of all ages including men, women and youth. Horses of all breeds, disciplines and colors perform those drill routines. Whether your interest is in competition, rodeo drill, parade, exhibition, or just for fun and camaraderie; FEDTA is here for you. Our boundaries are not limited to Texas.  Click here for an application to join.

Our Plans for 2010

The Freedom Equestrian Drill Team Association here in Texas is holding two events this year:

March 13, 2010  A drill clinic in Speegleville Saddle Club Arena, close to Waco Texas, that covered everything from soup to nuts. Click here for photos.  We helped a number of teams who needed a little work to go back to basics. We spent the morning in the classroom covering topics including outfitting teams on a budget, to dealing with problem members. To ensure individual attention, we limited the clinic to a certain number of teams.

After taking the class outside, the group was divided into four teams and given twenty minutes to learn a basic drill on foot. When that time was up each team mounted their horses and we had a small drill competition to see which team could do this basic drill the best at a trot.

It was a lot of fun; we got to meet more drill people; and we all made new friends. More drill clinics are planned for next year. If you know someone who is interested in the FEDTA bringing a clinic to your area, you just need to contact Barb at SalsaBarb44@hotmail.com and let’s make it happen!