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USDF/USEF Recognized Dressage Show held at Ludwig’s Corner Show Grounds
May 24th, 2026
Entries Open: April 1st
Entries Close: May 15th
See Spring Dressage Show page for more information about the show and details for the May 23rd Ludwig’s Corner Schooling.
Thank you to our 2026 OVCTA Spring Dressage Show Supporters!
Ribbon & Medal Sponsor
Volunteer Hospitality Sponsor
Blue Ribbon Sponsors
Elverson Dental Care & Implant Center
The Lowa Group Inc.
Red Wagon Hauling Inc.
Unionville Equine Associates PC
Blauner, Buchholz & Associates
Equine Exchange Tack Shop
Maryland Saddlery
DayBreak Farm
Rocket Plumbing and Drain
Stoltzfus Hay Farm
Rick’s Heritage Saddlery
Red Ribbon Sponsors
DunMovin Enterprises LLC
Horse Shoe Feed & Supply
James A. Cochrane Inc.
Class Sponsors
Firefly Farm
Ludwig’s Village Market & Catering
Shetron Trailer Sales & Service
The Coulter Group
The Blanket Lady
Show Photographer
It’s time to renew your membership!
OVCTA Membership expired on November 30th, 2025.
All memberships include group membership in the United States Dressage Foundation (USDF) and the USEA
You can either renew your membership by mail using our membership form or visit our website to renew online ovcta.org
Additional OVCTA member benefits are Year End competition high point and Achievement awards, free tack room chats, and seminars, discount costs of clinics, scholarships, our annual meeting and awards banquet and more…
USEA GMO affiliate members receive:
Access to the USEA rewards program Subscription to USA Eventing 10% discount at shop USEA.com Complimentary digital membership
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 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.
