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OVCTA Spring Dressage Show
May 25, 2025
Schooling in the arena the day before, Sat. May 24, 2025
See OVCTA Spring Dressge Show page for full details!
Now accepting entries!
See OVCTA Spring Dressage Show page for full details.
OVCTA Spring Fix a Test with Jeanne McDonald “S”
(The Perfect Prep for the OVCTA Spring Show)
Jeanne McDonald “S”
USEF “S” dressage judge — Former FEI Judge — Trainer and Competitor — USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medalist
Wednesday, May 14th, 2025 (afternoon and early evening)
LOCATION
Turning Point Farm
390 Milford Road
Downingtown, PA 19335
COST
OVCTA members: $95
Non OVCTA members: $105
Click Here for Entry Form: Complete the entry form, sign and mail along with check payable to OVCTA and include a negative coggins within one year to: Annemarie Cochrane, Heron’s View, 861 Nantmeal Rd, Elverson, PA 19520 OR email Annemarie your entry and pay with PayPal at: treasurer@ovcta.org.
Format: Ride the test of your choice in Jeanne’s indoor. Jeanne will judge your test then discuss your ride and with her guidance, you’ll have a chance to re-ride parts as needed. Each rider will be assigned a 1/2 hour time slot and will leave with their scored test including final comments. The scribe will include a separate page of short notes from the re-ride section. Riders are encouraged to bring someone to video so they can view their ride and make future improvements.
Additional Information: Protective Headgear is required which meets or exceeds ASTM/SEI standards for equestrian use and carries the SEI tag. The harness must be secured and properly fitted. (GR120.6). Times and parking details will be emailed by Sunday evening May 11th.
2024 OVCTA Volunteer of The Year
Helen Thompson
Helen Thompson and her Reinert (Riley) competing at the National Dressage Pony Cup held at WEC in Ohio in July 2024.
I am truly honored to receive the OVCTA Volunteer of the Year award. Volunteering allows me to contribute to a group that fosters learning and camaraderie among riders of all ages. Supporting the participants in the many events OVCTA offers, from horse shows to clinics, has been a rewarding experience.
One of my favorite events was serving as a ring steward at the Spring Hunter Show – who can resist kids and their ponies? Watching those young riders navigate the classes with such determination and joy made the experience even more special.
Another highlight of volunteering has been connecting with fellow volunteers and learning about their journeys with horses. Their dedication and stories were an inspiration, reinforcing how fortunate I am to be part of such a supportive community.
I look forward to continuing as a member of the OVCTA, contributing to our sport and helping to create memorable experiences for riders and horses. Thank you for this incredible recognition!
OVCTA 2024 Spring Dressage Show Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors for supporting the OVCTA Spring Dressage Show!!
Blue Ribbon
James A. Cochrane, Inc. Realtor
Elverson Dental Care LLC
The Lowa Group Inc.
Red Wagon Hauling Inc.
Unionville Equine Associates PC
Hougar Farms & Pughtown Agway
Blauner, Buchholz & Associates
Equine Exchange Tack Shop
Maryland Saddlery
Red Ribbon
DunMovin Enterprises LLC
Mrs. Pastures Cookies
Rick’s Heritage Saddlery
Class Sponsors
CR Cremations Inc., Selway Farm
Shetron Manufacturing LLC
Ludwig’s Village Market
Center Sponsors
Onekama Farm Hay & Straw, John Kolle 610-469-6665
Urned Elegance Pretty Planters for Every Season 610-246-2321
OVCTA is a fun and friendly riding club located mainly in Chester, Berks, and Montgomery Counties. The club offers year end awards, a USEF/USDF recognized dressage show, educational seminars, mounted and un-mounted clinics and other activities in the areas of dressage, eventing, hunter/jumpers, horsemanship and general horse care. OVCTA is also happy to offer social events where members and their friends and family can gather informally for food and fun.
If you like to show, OVCTA offers the easiest way to earn points for our many year-end awards. We accept points from any show with any level USDF/USEF approved judge and any USDF/USEA test. It is that simple.
If you do not like to show, we offer educational seminars and clinics throughout the year. We are responsive to the interests of our members and bring in the speakers and clinicians you want to see.
Our Mission Statement: The purpose of the Oley Valley Combined Training Association shall be to inform and educate its members and the general public on horsemanship and horse care, and to promote the equestrian disciplines of Combined Training and Dressage.
OVCTA is a United States Dressage Federation Group Member Organization (GMO). This means as a member of OVCTA you are also a GMO level member of the USDF, the national governing body for dressage. OVCTA is also a United States Eventing Association Affiliate Member.
