jah Ch EXTENSIONS www.cdctaonline.com www.facebook.com/cdcta Extensions April 2017 Monthly Newsletter Published by The Connecticut Dressage & Combined Training Association, Inc. Important Show Information for 2017 Show season is upon us, and we have some exciting news to share with you! This year CDCTA is proud to offer a new way to compete with our club. Western Dressage combines the principles of traditional dressage with western working horse ideals. In addition we are also proud to announce we have added Lead Line Dressage. All rules and guide lines can be found on our website on the Links page (drop down from home page).. We will be looking for your feedback with our new classes. If well attended your board will consider adding to the yearend awards for 2018. We are also offering and extra jumping round. $10 will get you another jumping round in your division after the completion of your division. You will be able to purchase a ticket for this from the ring steward the day of the show. In addition we continuing to participate in the TIP, The Thoroughbred Incentive Program. Thoroughbreds who qualify will be eligible to earn a High Point or Reserve High Point award. This year our show dates will be May 14 th at Westbrook Hunt Club, July 16 th at Mystic Valley Hunt Club, and returning to Westbrook Hunt Club for our final show of the season on October 1 st. Sincerely, Ann Bowie IN THIS ISSUE Important Show Information / Ann Bowie CDCTA Clinic Registration(s) ~ Show Jumping CDCTA Schooling Show Show Sponsorship / Ann Bowie Classifieds & CDCTA Gear 2017 Calendar of Activities Notes from the Board Board Officers & Members List Forms / 2017 CDCTA Membership Application Volunteer Form Scholarship Application (see website for criteria) Have Questions? All inquiries can be sent to CDCTAonline@gmail.com Link to the club s website CDCTAonline.com If you are interested in becoming a CDCTA Board Member, contact Ann Bowie or attend the club s next meeting ~ the next meeting is Tuesday April 18 th at 7:00pm at Treasure Hill Farm in Salem CT!!

EXTENSIONS 2 Upcoming Clinics & Shows April 23 Jumping Clinic with Tim Malin Spring Valley Farm, Westbrook, CT May 14 Schooling Show Westbrook Hunt Club, Westbrook, CT CDCTA Board Meetings are the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at Treasure Hill Farm, 523 Old Colchester Rd, Salem, CT All members are welcome

CDCTA Presents a Stadium Jumping Clinic with Tim Malin SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 2017 SPRING VALLEY FARM WESTBROOK, CT. 06498 FOR INFORMATION SEE WWW.CDCTAONLINE.COM OR CONTACT SIGRUN MORANO SIG518@SBCGLOBAL.NET 860-767-0292

The Connecticut Dressage & Combined Training Association, Inc., Presents Stadium Jumping Clinic with Tim Malin Spring Valley Farm April 23, 2017 CDCTA is proud to present a Stadium Jumping Clinic with TIM MALIN on Sunday, April 23, 2017. The clinic will be held at Spring Valley Farm in Westbrook, CT Rider Fees: private lesson: $100.00 CDCTA member $110.00 non-member Semi-private lesson: $55.00 CDCTA member $65.00 non-member Each Rider may bring 1 groom to audit for free. Clinic slots will be filled first from the CDCTA Membership and any remaining slots will be for Non-Members. Auditor Fees will be no audit fee for CDCTA Members & $10.00 for Non-Members Spring Valley Farm Location: 1125 Essex Rd, Westbrook, CT 06498 Opening Date: April 1, 2017 Closing Date : April 16, 2017 Space is Limited! Send Entry Forms, Signed Release, Coggins/Rabies Tests & Checks made payable to CDCTA to: Sigrun Morano, 16 Stanford Hill Road, Essex, CT 06426 For more information or questions please call Sigrun Morano at 860-767-0292 or email at Sig518@sbcglobal.net

CDCTA Stadium Jumping Clinic with Tim Malin Rider s Name & Phone Rider s Email Address Horse s Name and Age Current Level of Riding? What height are you comfortable jumping? Horse experience? Rider experience? Private Lesson Fee: (member) (non-member) Semi-private Fee (member) (non-member) Auditor Fee Member Non-Member Trainer (For the Year End Trainers Award!!)

RELEASE OF LIABILITY READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS BEFORE YOU SIGN IT! In consideration for (the Rider ) being permitted to participate in a clinic sponsored or organized by The Connecticut Dressage and Combined Training Association, Inc. ( CDCTA ) on April 23, 2017 at Spring Valley Farm, Westbrook, CT. The Rider and his/her parents (if Rider is under 18 years of age) agree that CDCTA, Spring Valley Farm, the clinician Tim Malin 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 clinic. 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, Spring Valley Farm, the clinician Tim Malin 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, Spring Valley Farm, the clinician Tim Malin 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, Spring Valley Farm, the clinician Tim Malin or their agents, members, volunteers or assistants. This release is signed on, 2017. RIDER SIGNATURE or RIDER S PARENT (IF RIDER IS LESS THAT 18 YEARS OLD) Signature Please print name

THE CONNECTICUT DRESSAGE & COMBINED TRAINING ASSOCIATION, INC. CDCTA Schooling Dressage and Combined Test Date: May 14th 2017 Location: Westbrook Hunt Club Opening Date: April 1, 2017 319 Pond Meadow Road Closing Date: May 6 th, 2017 Westbrook, CT 06498 Directions: www.westbrookhuntclub.com Judges: Virginia Leary L Bobbi Carlton L 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: https://cindyarendtphotography.shutterfly.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: DOB: Phone: E-mail: Emergency Contact: Name: Relationship: Phone: Trainer Name: E-mail: Phone: Horse Name: Color: Height: Age: Name on Coggins: Breed: Gelding Mare Stallion Owner Name: Phone: 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 Wednesday 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 May 14 th 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 3 Show Sponsorship Ann Bowie, CDCTA President Your CDCTA Board, in an effort to provide a wider variety of Educational, fun opportunities for our members, is introducing a sponsorship program for our three schooling shows. By making a small donation, sponsors will get their names and/or ads on our website and on display the day of the show. They will also get our thanks, as this will support our ribbons, prizes and more activities such as a Dressage team and scholarships for our members. Members are asked to support a class, or two, and also approach their horsey and non-horsey contacts for donations. Folks can get together and pool their donations, a farm can sponsor a class, a donation can be made in memory of or in support of, please be creative and help us support you, our members. Thank you for your help and support. 2017 CDCTA CLASS SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS Pick a class or division you would like to sponsor 1. Intro A Jr. AA. Pro. 2. Intro B Jr. AA. Pro. 3. Intro C Jr. AA. Pro. 4. Training Level Test 1 Jr. AA. Pro. 5. Training Level Test 2 Jr. AA. Pro. 6. Training Level Test 3 Jr. AA. Pro. 7. First Level Test 1 Jr. AA. Pro. 8. First Level Test 2 Jr. AA. Pro. 9. First Level Test 3 Jr. AA. Pro. 10. Second Level Test 1 Jr. AA. Pro. 11. Second Level Test 2 Jr. AA. Pro. 12. Second Level Test 3 Jr. AA. Pro. 13. Third Level Test 1 Jr. AA. Pro. 14. Third Level Test 2 Jr. AA. Pro. 15. Third Level Test 3 Jr. AA. Pro. 16. Fourth Level Test 1 Jr. AA. Pro. 17. Fourth Level Test 2 Jr. AA. Pro. 18. Fourth Level Test 3 Jr. AA. Pro. 19. Free Style Test any level Jr. AA. Pro. 20. Walk Trot Cross Rail Combined Test Jr. AA. Pro. 21. Elementary Combined Test Jr. AA. Pro. 22. Beginner Novice Combined Test Jr. AA. Pro. 23. Novice Combined Test Jr. AA. Pro. 24. Training Combined Test Jr. AA. Pro. 25. Test of Choice Jr. AA. Pro. For more information & forms please visit www.cdctaonline.com CDCTA Board Meetings are the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at Treasure Hill Farm, 523 Old Colchester Rd, Salem, CT All members are welcome

2017 CDCTA CLASS SPONSORSHIP FORM 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 Please list the top 3 classes you would like to sponsor Business Sponsor Information Name: Address: Website & email address: Phone number: Please include ad or business information for display the day of the show. Personal Sponsor Information Name: Address: Email: Phone number: Sponsor Comment for display the day of the show: Please mail check payable to CDCTA to Ann Bowie, 233 Woodchuck Hill Road, Canterbury CT. 06331. Your sponsorship information will be on display the day of the show and listed on www.cdctaonline.com we thank you for your support. _Please check here if you would like to donate and not advertise.

EXTENSIONS 4 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) 2017Event Dates www.tristatehorsemen.com info@tristatehorsemen.com DRESSAGE OPEN SHOW July 2 nd June 9-11th July 30 th July 21-23rd August 27th August 18-20th CDCTAonline@gmail.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 Treasure Hill Farm, 523 Old Colchester Rd, Salem, CT All members are welcome

EXTENSIONS 5 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 Treasure Hill Farm, 523 Old Colchester Rd, Salem, CT All members are welcome

EXTENSIONS 6 Notes from the Board Hello All!! We are looking forward to our upcoming show season. If you don t know yet, we are including a few new things this year. Western Dressage, lead line dressage, a chance of an extra jumping round, and if you ride with a bit less bridle, you are able to ride HC. Our new divisions are not eligible for year-end awards in 2017, this is an experiment. We will be looking for feedback your feedback in the direction of these additions. Please be sure to read the entry form for this year s changes. I am sure you will have questions. I am always here for you! Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions, ideas, concerns, or input. Sincerely, Ann Bowie, CDCTA President 860-334-1772 bowiea@sbcglobal.net www.horsepowerfarm.info GET INVOLVED, the world is run by those who show up" of the are to attend the Meetings Treasure Hill Farm 523 Old Colchester Rd Salem, CT 06420 CDCTA Board Meetings are the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at Treasure Hill Farm, 523 Old Colchester Rd, Salem, CT All members are welcome

EXTENSIONS 7 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 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 Treasure Hill Farm, 523 Old Colchester Rd, Salem, 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

Are you looking to advance you and your horse s training, or maybe planning to become a certified instructor or judge? Have you considered the possibility of a CDCTA Scholarship? If you have been a member for at least two years and have significant volunteer time at CDCTA events, then you may qualify for a scholarship. Name: Address: Jr /Adult E-mail Address Telephone: 1. Are you an Amateur? Professional? 2. How many years have you been a CDCTA member? Note: An applicant must be a CDCTA member for at least two (2) years. Further, if one receives a CDCTA scholarship, one must wait two (2) years before applying again. 3. Do you train primarily in Dressage or Combined Training or both? At what Level? Do you compete? Judge? Please answer each of the following questions with a succinct essay:. *4. What volunteer work have you done for CDCTA?. *5. Please describe you riding, instructing or judging career and your short and long term goals.. *6. Describe in detail the clinic/workshop/seminar you plan to attend using this scholarship. If you are requesting a scholarship for training, describe in detail your planned program of training.. *7. What will be your cost to attend? Please include all fees for program/plan of instruction. Note, the scholarship cannot include travel/transport expenses, stabling. DBL 2014

*8. Describe how the scholarship will help you attain your stated goals. *9. How will you take what you hope to learn and share it with other CDCTA members? *10. Include 2 letters of recommendation: one of the letters must be from someone who knows you as an equestrian and one must be from a CDCTA member. Note; (*) These items must be complete for your scholarship application to be accepted for consideration. Deadlines are March 31st, June 30 th, September 30 th and December 31 st. Mail application and letters to: Linda Roache 50 Gilead Road Andover, CT 06232 Or email: roache50@gmail.com DBL 2014