jah Ch EXTENSIONS www.cdctaonline.com www.facebook.com/cdcta Extensions September 2017 Monthly Newsletter Published by The Connecticut Dressage & Combined Training Association, Inc. A step up! Amy Macha, CDCTA member I have been dreaming for years of the day I would get to ride a first level test. I have come very close a few times but had some setbacks. Today was the day. We had our normal show morning routine going and all the horses were ready to go. We get to the show and I can already see all the smiling faces warming up the beautiful horses. Not long after that I was getting ready to head into the ring, it was the first attempt at a first level test for Pi and me. All the staff were smiling and wishing me luck as I headed into the ring. Luckily I had just enough time to get one more canter transition in around the ring just before the bell rang and then we were in. As I left the ring I was greeted with job well done" from everyone and I felt so accomplished after that amazing ride. Everyone at CDCTA was very nice and supportive to all the riders and for me it was very helpful to hear the last good luck from the ring Steward right before entering the ring. The warm support at the CDCTA show made it the perfect place to take our first step up a level IN THIS ISSUE Member profile ~ A step up! Amy Macha CDCTA Oct 1 st Show Entry & release Dressage Team Info Classifieds & CDCTA Gear 2017 Calendar of Activities 2018 Calendar of Activities Notes from the Board Board Officers & Members List Forms / Membership Volunteer Information & Form Show Sponsorship Have Questions? All inquiries can be sent to CDCTAonline@gmail.com Link to the club s website CDCTAonline.com All members or those looking to become a board member are invited to the MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS! 7:00pm @ 108 Sachem St. Norwich, CT

THE CONNECTICUT DRESSAGE & COMBINED TRAINING ASSOCIATION, INC. CDCTA Schooling Dressage and Combined Test Date: October 1st 2017 Location: Westbrook Hunt Club Opening Date: August 26th, 2017 319 Pond Meadow Road Closing Date: September 23rd 2017 Westbrook, CT 06498 Directions: www.westbrookhuntclub.com Judges Karen Roberts: L Graduate with Distinction Alix Szepesi: L Graduate with Distinction Secretary: Kathy Ross Organizer: Sigrun Deman-Morano Ann Bowie P.O.Box 584 233 Woodchuck Hill Road Westbrook CT 06498 Canterbury, CT 06331 sig518@sbcglobal.net bowiea@sbcglobal.net Class List: Dressage: USDF 2015 Introductory Tests A-B-C USEF 2015 Training Level, First Level 1-3 USEF 2015 Second Level and above (state test to be ridden) New: Western Dressage: Test of Choice* Lead Line Dressage: Test of Choice* Combined Test: Walk-Trot/Cross Rails 18 (USDF 2015 Intro Test B) Elementary 2 (USEA 2014 Beginner Novice Test A) Beginner Novice 2 6 (USEA 2014 Beginner Novice Test B) Novice 2 11 (USEA 2014 Novice Test A) Training 3 3 (USEA 2014 Training Test A) Fees: Dressage: $25 CDCTA member; $35 CDCTA non-member per Test Combined Test: $50 CDCTA member; $60 CDCTA non-member per Test Extra jumping round: $10 in your division only & after completion of division. Riders can pay for this the day of the show at the in gate. Office Fee: $10 -nonrefundable Checks payable to: CDCTA (No refunds after closing date) Awards: Up to six ribbons awarded in each class. High Point Award Dressage: CDCTA Adult/CDCTA Junior/CDCTA Non-Member Low Point Award Combined Test: CDCTA Adult/CDCTA Junior/CDCTA Non-Member

Rules: Current negative Coggins and Rabies vaccination certificates are mandatory and must accompany entry. Current certificates will be kept on file for the year. The show will be run in accordance with USEA/USEF rules. Medical arm/wristbands are required for jumping classes. All competitors must wear helmets that are ASTM/SEI certified. Classes may be combined, split, or canceled at the discretion of management. Bit less Bridle optional: Must ride hors concours or HC * Please treat the grounds as you would your own property. Place all trash in designated containers. No alcohol or family pets. * Not eligible for CDCTA year-end awards. * Western Dressage Rules & Tests: SEE LINKS PAGE OF WWW.CDCTAONLINE.COM * Walk-Trot Lead-Line Open to riders 8 & under who have never competed in any riding class other than Lead Line. May show Traditional or Western Dressage. Riders are required to direct their own mounts. Handler s interference will be penalized. No covered stirrups allowed. A halter under or over the bridle is mandatory. Handler must be 14 years or older and dressed in neat, appropriate attire. Diagonals will not count. Side walkers are allowed without penalty for exhibitors 3 years or under. Grab straps are permitted, but usage is subject to penalty at the discretion of the judge. Tests: See Links page of www.cdctaonline.com Times: Times will be posted on the CDCTA Website (www.cdctaonline.com) Photographer on site: www.cindyarendt.zenfolio.com Food concession on site

CDCTA Schooling Dressage and Combined Test (One must be circled) Rider Name: CDCTA #: JR AA Pro Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: E-mail: DOB: Emergency Contact: Name: Relationship: Phone: Trainer Name: Phone: E-mail: Horse Name: Breed: Gelding Mare Stallion Name on Coggins: Color: Height: Age: Owner Name: Phone: E-mail: Address: City: State: Zip: Thoroughbred Incentive Program Participant (Include copy of card with entry if it has not previously been submitted) Check here if CDCTA has current certificate of Coggins Rabies One horse/rider per entry form Class fees must accompany entry. The CDCTA must have a current negative Coggins and Rabies vaccination certificate on file, which will be retained for the year. Please provide current certificates, or you will not be able to show. This show is run in accordance with USEA/USEF rules. Management reserves the right to combine or cancel classes as deemed necessary. Fees: Dressage Test - $25 CDCTA member; $35 CDCTA non-member per test Combined Test- $50 CDCTA member; $60 CDCTA non-member per test Post entries accepted until Monday midnight. $10 post entry fee per class/division. Please contact show secretary at Sig518@sbcglobal.net with information. Combined Test: Dressage Test(s): Nonrefundable Office Fee Total Enclosed $ $ $ $10 $ Draw checks to: CDCTA Mail entries to: Kathy Ross P.O.Box 584 Westbrook, CT 06498

Please sign the Release of Liability form. Unsigned entries cannot be accepted. RELEASE OF LIABILITY READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS BEFORE YOU SIGN IT! In consideration for (the Rider ) being permitted to participate in a horse show sponsored or organized by The Connecticut Dressage and Combined Training Association, Inc. ( CDCTA ) on October 1st 2017 at, Westbrook Hunt Club, 319 Pond Meadow Road, Westbrook Connecticut, the Rider and his/her parents (if Rider is under 18 years of age) agree that CDCTA, Westbrook Hunt Club, the judges(s), and their agents, members, volunteers and assistants shall not be liable for, and agree to hold them harmless from, any accident, personal injury, death or property damage that may be sustained by any person or entity, including without limitation the Rider, as a result in whole or in part from the Rider s participation in the show. This agreement is binding on the Rider and his/her parents whether or not said accident, personal injury, death or property damage is due in whole or in part to the negligence of CDCTA, Westbrook Hunt Club, the judge(s) or any of their agents, members, volunteers or assistants. The Rider and his/her parents (if Rider is under 18 years of age) agree to defend and indemnify CDCTA, Westbrook Hunt Club, the judge(s) and their agents, members, volunteers and assistants for any claims, demands, or suits arising from the Rider s participation in the show, including without limitation those arising in whole or in part from the negligence of CDCTA, Westbrook Hunt Club, the judge(s) or their agents, members, volunteers or assistants. This release is signed on, 2017. Print Name Signature

EXTENSIONS 2 CDCTA Board Meetings are the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at 108 Sachem Street, Norwich, CT All members are welcome

EXTENSIONS 3 Dressage riders, plan ahead!! CDCTA Dressage Adult Team calling all interested!! REMINDER. CDCTA Members time is flying by to qualify and express and interest in joining this event.. Northeast Regional Adult Amateur Dressage Championship October 13 15 @ Mystic Valley Hunt Club The competition is open to all adult amateurs, and offers two championships, team and individual. Team - can be 3 4 members riding at a mix of levels. If 4 riders, lowest score dropped for team score. Riders must compete at the highest test of their level. Individual must also ride a freestyle, either at the schooling or rated show depending on where their qualifying score came from. To qualify 2 tests 60% or higher from either a schooling show or rated show. Cost - $150 for three rides.1 schooling, 1 highest test of their level on Saturday, 1 freestyle either Friday or Sunday. If no freestyle, can do another ride. CDCTA will reimburse its members $50 per ride up to the full cost of $150 for all three rides. Need more information? Contact Linda Roach at: roache50@gmail.com CDCTA Board Meetings are the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at 108 Sachem Street, Norwich, CT All members are welcome

EXTENSIONS 4 CDCTA Board Meetings are the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at 108 Sachem Street, Norwich, CT All members are welcome

EXTENSIONS 5 Classifieds & Advertising Rates Advertising Rates for Three Months: (Members received 20% discount off prices) Full page: $100 Half page: $50 Quarter page: $25 Business card: $15 Classified Ad Rates CDCTA Members: Free Non-members: $5.00 Contact Catriona Cleveland (Web Master, Advertising) CDCTAonline@gmail.com #1 Smith-Worthington 17 1/2 Stellar Altair jumping saddle with 3 sets of leg blocks. Bought 2/2016. Competed in 4 events. Due to an injury horse has been retired and saddle cannot be fitted to new horse.original price $2460. Asking $2000. Saddle has not been used since 7/2016. #2 2 leather girths size 44. One Havana One Black. $40.00 each #3 2 Running Martingales: One is a breast plate with running attachments. $40.00. One is standard running martingale. $30.00 Kathleen Hawkins ~ 860 367-0517 ~ ucsongmaster@aol.com Stubben Jumping Saddle $2500.00 / Original price 4500.00 Roxane c.s. de lux model / custom made in 2014 17.5 seat; 27cm; 13.5 forward flaps. Comes with Stubben saddle cover. Ann Archibald ~ (860)942-0031 ~ Snyvwfm@aol.com GEAR is available at all CDCTA functions or contact Ann Bowie to purchase at any time! bowie@sbcglobal.net or 860-334-1772 $20 Each CDCTA Hat Long Sleeve T CDCTA Board Meetings are the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at 108 Sachem Street, Norwich, CT All members are welcome

EXTENSIONS 6 CDCTA CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES 2017 Please go to the website www.cdctaonline.com for updates to our 2017 calendar January 22 February 25 March 19 April 2 April 23 May 14 June 17 July 16 October 1 Annual Meeting, Year End Awards Luncheon Holiday Inn, East Hartford, CT Pressure Proof with Liz Piacentini Baltic Fire Department, Baltic, CT Dressage Symposium with Nancy Lavoie Treasure Hill Farm, Salem, CT Scribing Clinic with Holly H. Whitney Windham Hill Farm, Sterling, CT Jumping Clinic with Tim Malin Spring Valley Farm, Westbrook, CT Schooling Show Westbrook Hunt Club, Westbrook, CT Eventing Clinic with Allison Eastman-Lawler Scarlet Hill Farm, Groton, MA Schooling Show Mystic Valley Hunt Club, Gales Ferry, CT Schooling Show Westbrook Hunt Club, Westbrook, CT CDCTA Board Meetings are the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at 108 Sachem Street, Norwich, CT All members are welcome

EXTENSIONS 7 The Connecticut Dressage & Combined Training Association, Incorporated 2018 CALENDAR January 21 May 13 July 15 October 7 Annual Meeting, Year End Awards Luncheon Holiday Inn, East Hartford, CT Schooling Show Westbrook Hunt Club, Westbrook, CT Schooling Show Mystic Valley Hunt Club, Gales Ferry, CT Schooling Show Westbrook Hunt Club, Westbrook, CT CDCTA Board Meetings are the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at 108 Sachem Street, Norwich, CT All members are welcome

EXTENSIONS 8 Notes from the Board Hello All!! CDCTA is in need of additional board members. What does that mean for CDCTA? The club cannot run without you! If you have thought about joining the board, please contact me. I am happy to answer all of your questions and concerns. Or come to our next meeting. I d like to welcome our newest Board member, Jane Bennett! "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." Thank you, Ann Bowie, CDCTA President 860-334-1772 bowiea@sbcglobal.net www.horsepowerfarm.info of the to attend the are CDCTA Board Meetings are the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at 108 Sachem Street, Norwich, CT All members are welcome

EXTENSIONS 9 CDCTA 2017 Officers and Board Members Board Officers Ann Bowie (President) / (USEA Liaison) Horse Power Farm 233 Woodchuck Hill Road Canterbury, CT 06331 860-334-1772 Bowiea@sbcglobal.net Sigrun Deman-Morano (Vice President) 16 Stanford Hill Rd Essex, CT 06426 860-767-0292 Sig518@sbcglobal.net Kathleen Ross (Treasurer) 860-304-7701 kathy@uniqueextrusions.com Linda Roache 50 Gilead Rd Andover, CT 06232 860-742-8873 roache50@gmail.com Board Members Open ((Scholarships) Kym Mayo (Year End Awards) PO Box 301 Versailles, CT 06383 860-910-6238 bittenbyv10@gmail.com Ellie Maine (Show Volunteer Coordinator) 401-477-4316 elliemaine@ymail.com Robin Cassella 860-908-6887 robincasella@att.net Linda Lambert 860-917-6459 lklambert178@msn.com Jane Bennett 860-800-4004 janiebeth2017@gmail.com General Contacts Selby Wajcs (Membership) sbwajcs@cox.net Ann Archibald (Newsletter Editor) snyvwfm@aol.com CDCTA general email: CDCTAonline@gmail.com Catriona Cleveland (Web Master, Advertising) catriona.cleveland@gmail.com Debbie Murphy (Junior Member Liaison) DeborahNMurphy@gmail.com CDCTA Board Meetings are the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at 108 Sachem Street, Norwich, CT All members are welcome

THE CONNECTICUT DRESSAGE & COMBINED TRAINING ASSOCIATION, INC. CDCTA 2017 Membership Application We are a USDF Group Member Organization and a USEA affiliate. Dues: $40.00 Individual (18+ years) $35.00 Junior (under 18) $55.00 Family (includes 2 members) * $20.00* - added USDF fee for each additional family member * Early Bird Special * Join before January 31, 2017, and save $5 off membership dues! Membership Year December 1 through November 30 (Memberships received after September 1 will apply to the following year) The CDCTA is an Equine Journal Affiliate! Dues must be paid before March 1 st to receive the free subscription. Dues must be paid by March 31 st to be eligible for team competition for that year. Complete the following information. Juniors must include their date of birth. Is this application for: new membership renewal early bird Are you: Adult Amateur Pro Junior Name Date Address City State Zip Day Phone ( ) Evening Phone ( ) Email (Please print very clearly) (Email requested for Newsletter distribution and relevant mailing, it will be for Club use only. Newsletter is now emailed only, as well as available online on the website) Family Memberships Only: List the additional names, date of birth (for Juniors only) Name Date of Birth To help us plan activities, please answer the following questions: My primary interest is in: Dressage Combined Training Other Volunteers run all our events! Will you volunteer? YES NO Please make checks payable to: CDCTA and mail completed application and check to: CDCTA Membership, c/o Selby Wajcs 18 Charlie Circle, South Windsor, CT 06074 Visit our Website: www.cdctaonline.com Email Us: cdctaonline@gmail.com

To all Business Owners: The Connecticut Dressage and Combined Training Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing opportunities to train and educate riders in the state. We strive to give our members an affordable experience by creating scholarships that aid members in paying for clinics, seminars, and training sessions. The Club is run entirely by volunteers with a goal of making equine education accessible to Connecticut equestrians. While we are a frugal organization, none of this would be possible without the support of generous sponsors. Confucius once stated, "He who wished to secure the good of others, has already secured his own." By sponsoring one of our events, you would be providing opportunity for both the club and your business. Horse shows attract many different types of spectators who have interests in a broad range of products and services. Whether you are a farming business or one who thrives in the suburbs, you are bound to find someone involved with club activities who is interested in your line of work. Any contribution, be it large or small, can be beneficial for both CDCTA and you. All sponsors receive not only the Club's gratitude, but also widespread acknowledgement at our events and on our website, www.cdctaonline.com, throughout the year. While we recognize that you receive many requests for donations, we hope that you will view sponsorship as an affordable means of advertising, as well as providing assistance to CDCTA in furthering its equestrian goals. Class Sponsorship Pricing Single Class: Any Division - 1 Show $25, 2 Shows $50, 3 Shows $75. Dressage: Member & Non-Member Best Score-1 Show $50, 2 Shows $75, 3 Shows $100. Combined Training: Member & Non-Member Best Score - 1 Show $50, 2 Shows $75, 3 Shows $100 Business Sponsor Information Name: Address: Website & email address: Phone number: Please include ad or business information. Forward to CDCTA, 233 Woodchuck Hill Road Canterbury, CT 06331 Thank you for supporting CDCTA, Ann Bowie President CDCTA www.cdctaonline.com

Volunteer with CDCTA! Why volunteer? The CDCTA depends on its volunteers to help run all of our events and shows. Volunteers are needed in every aspect of these events from being a scribe for a judge to directing trailers to the parking area. Never shown your horse before and are you a bit nervous about it? Come volunteer and learn about how friendly our shows are and then come back next time to show yourself! Are you new to the sport of Dressage or Combined Training? Come volunteer and watch the other riders. You will see that you will fit right in with our friendly and helpful members and clinicians at every level. The Lesson Lotto: Win $100 towards a lesson with the instructor of your choice. Interested in Year End Awards? Volunteering is now a necessary Every CDCTA member is required to accumulate a total of four (4) hours of volunteer time per year from January 1st through October 31st at a CDCTA sponsored event. Print and complete out the volunteer form. Join in the fun and volunteer today!