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USDF/USEF Recognized Dressage Show held at Lugwig’s Corner Show Grounds
May 24th, 2026
Lugwig’s Corner Schooling – May 23rd
Entries Open: April 1st
Entries Close: May 15th
See Spring Dressage Show page for more information!
OVCTA Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet
Friday, March 13, 2026 | 6:30PM
Location:
Spring Hollow Golf Club
3350 Schuykill Road, Spring City, PA 19475
We really need you to RSVP by March 6th!!
Questions? Contact Criss Brown – startariot0107@gmail.com
Cost: $40 per person for a dinner buffet.
Make Checks payable to OVCTA and send to:
Criss Brown , 106 Norway Dr., Mohnton, Pa, 19540.
Or pay with paypal: complete form below and send a follow up email to Criss Brown @ startariot0107@gmail.com with name and number of attendees. Please indicate if vegetarian.
Please complete and submit PDF Banquet Form (above) or the online form (below) by March 6th to attend the OVCTA Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet.
Please join us for our brief business meeting, election of our 2026 board of directors, our Year End Awards Ceremony, a talk about MyoFacial release, and our silent auction.
Guest Speaker
Pat McGraw is a graduate of Penna. School of Muscle Therapy. His unique ability to evaluate horses has earned the respect of veterinarians who often call on him when they are faced with unresolved or complex cases. His approach to MFR is to evaluate the whole horse from hooves to ears to treat the source of the problem.
Annual Banquet and Dinner Buffet Form
Upon submission of form below, you will be sent to PayPal to complete payment.
Braiding & Show Prep With Jess Patterson
Jess Patterson will demonstrate braiding and grooming tips.
March 22nd, 2026 at 2:00PM
Snow Date: March 29th, 2026 at 2:00PM
Please dress warm and bring a folding chair.
RSVP
Please RSVP to amcochrane1@gmail.com
OVCTA Members: FREE
Non-members: $10
Payable at Heron’s View
Location:
Heron’s View Farm
861 Nantmeal Rd
Elverson, PA 19520
Come learn the tricks of the trade on braiding (dressage and hunter braids) and get some tips on daily grooming and turning your horse out for entering the ring. Based out of Elverson, PA. Jess is an amazing braider. She has a full-time job as a Financial Advisor but spends many of her weekends braiding to help defray the cost of her own show horse.
“Growing up I had a pony that always rubbed her braids out and had to braided each morning before a show. My parents were so generous in supporting my love of showing that they said my show schedule could remain the same if I learned to braid my own pony. Not only did it save them some money, but it taught me what it means to work hard, have independence, and prioritize wants and needs. If I wanted to show I needed to braid my own pony. 15 years of braiding my own horses and 8 years of professionally doing so on the side I am so thankful to my parents for pushing me to learn. My braids took years to develop, but through lots of practice and hundreds of horses later I now have one of the most rewarding jobs. Knowing my braiding plays a part in the turnout of your horse in the show ring brings me so much pride and joy.”
Jess
Sign up by emailing OVCTA member Annemarie Cochrane by or before Sunday, March 22nd. amcochrane1@gmail.com OVCTA members are free; non-members are welcome for $10. Payable at Heron’s View. Please dress warm and bring a folding chair.
Dressage Clinic with Cameron Banks
April 11th, 2026
FMI Contact Kim Leppold at kimleppold@yahoo.com
or by phone at 610-574-3378
Cost:
- $125 per rider
- $5 for OVCTA members to audit
- $10 for non-member to audit.
Location:
Millstone Farm
Pottstown, PA
Cameron Banks has been riding and training horses for over 25 years on an array of different types of horses. For a part of her career she was a hunter jumper rider training her own horses as well as working in a sale barn that had jumpers and dressage horses. From there she was able to hone her skills in proper training of young horses and developing them to be the best of their ability. When Cameron teaches she focuses on core basics for rider and horse such as balance, suppleness, straightness, and overall ability to understand the process of how these things can make every ride better. Whether your horse needs some new exercises to help make them stronger, or to work through a specific problem, or needs fresh eyes to see what’s next in their training, she can help! Cameron’s training is all goal orientated, making sure the process is clear and easy enough for horse and rider to end in a good place and some homework to take home!
Cameron now has her USDF Bronze with distinction, and USDF Silver medal and competes in all the levels up to the I-2.
Cameron has brought horses and riders from training level all the way through the Grand Prix as well as produced many championship rider pairs. Having competed through many levels and knowing many of the tests intricately, Cameron can help you develop some tricks for test riding in the arena, and how to help your test flow overall!
More details to come…
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
OVCTA 2025 Spring Dressage Show Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors for supporting the OVCTA Spring Dressage Show!!
Blue Ribbon
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
Mrs. Pastures Cookies for Horses
Rick’s Heritage Saddlery
Stoltzfus Hay Farm
Red Ribbon
DunMovin Enterprises LLC
Hougar Farms Retail
James A. Cochrane Inc.
Rocket Plumbing & Drain
Class Sponsors
CR Cremations Inc.
Shetron Trailer Sales & Service
Ludwig’s Village Market & Catering
Bespoken Cottage
By His Grace Farm
The Blanket Lady
Toklat
Volunteer Hospitality Sponsor
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.
