OVCTA

Fall Tack Room Chat
2025-11-14 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Scargill McClurken Insurance, 1111 Ridge Road, Pottstown, Pennsylvania, 19465, United States
Our Fall Tack Room ChatTeaching horses with positive reinforcement(including clicker training)

Friday, November 14th, 7-8:30 PM

LOCATION

Scargill McClurken Insurance Community Room1111 Ridge Rd.Pottstown, Pa 19465

COST

OVCTA members: FREE

Non OVCTA members: $10

RSVP

FMI and RSVP to Jan Brooksappattack@aol.com

Clinician: Katie Bartlett has been involved with horses since she was a child. Her parents were not horse people and were mystified by her fascination with them. She spent her teenage years working at a series of dressage and eventing barns where she learned about many aspects of horsemanship. She continued to ride while attending Cornell University where she majored in biology and met her husband.

After moving to her farm in Pennsylvania in 1991, Katie acquired several horses who had physical and behavioral issues. She wanted to help them and dived deep into learning more about behavioral science (clicker training and classical conditioning), hoof trimming, biomechanics, Masterson Method, Feldenkrais, and Debono moves.

The more she learned, the more she realized the importance of addressing both the physical and emotional well being of each horse and how important it was to look at any “training problem” from a number of different angles in order to be able to help the horse make progress. She enjoys the challenge and creativity required to address each horse’s individual issues.

Katie works with clients in person in Southeastern Pa (around Elverson, Pa). She also offers virtual sessions if the topic is appropriate for that type of learning environment. She can be reached at kabart315@gmail.com.

Other Chats in the works for early next year:

Zoom Biomechanics of the horse with Hillary Clayton

a continuation of the “Positive reinforcement talk”

OVCTA Tack Swap
2025-09-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Scargill McClurken Insurance, 1111 Ridge Road, Pottstown, Pennsylvania, 19465, United States
OVCTA TACK SWAP is BACK!

Saturday, September 13th | 10:00am – 2:00pmRain Date: Sunday, September 14th

LOCATION: Scargill McClurken Insurance parking lot1111 Ridge Road, Pottstown, PA 19465(Next door to Equine Exchange)

Members & Non-Members WelcomeAdmission FREE to Shoppers

FMI: Nancy Peltier 610-948-6787nancy.peltier@comcast.net

Fill out and return Table Rental Form with check for reservations.Table space reservations accepted until 9/10/25. BYO table and/or tent for $10 for a 10×10 space. First come, first served…

No reservations will be taken by phone.

Table Rental Form

OVCTA Summer Picnic
2025-07-26 18:00 - 20:00 | 70 Creek Road, 70 Creek Road, Christiana, Pennsylvania, 17509, United States
Save the Date: July 26th 2025OVCTA Summer Picnic featuring a photo/talk about a horseback ride thru Africa

70 Creek Rd. Christiana, Pa. 17509Covered Dish at 6PM

Pam Wiedemann and Annemarie Cochrane will present a slideshow talk on their African adventure.Contact Pam to RSVP and specify what you will be bringing pamwiedemann@hotmail.com

Summer Fun Schooling Show
2025-06-14 00:00 - 23:59 | Hunter Hills Stables, 131 Mt. Pleasant Road, Pottstown, Pennsylvania, 19465, United States
OVCTA presents

Summer Fun Schooling Show

Saturday, June 14th, 2025

Held at Hunter Hills Stables131 Mt. Pleasant Road, Pottstown, PA 19465

Judge: Kathy Malm

Summer Fun Schooling Show Prize List and Entry Form

Please see Prize List for full details!!!

All classes will be held in the ring starting at 9:00 AM SHARP!Schooling from 8:AM – 8:45 AM

Fees: Pre-entries: $16.00 per class, post entries: $18.00 per class.

Pre-entries must be received by Thursday, June 12th and include a copyof a current year negative Coggins test and full payment.

Divisions:

Lead Line

Open Beginner Equitation

Greener than Grass

Open Pleasure Horse or Pony

Schooling or Lesson Horse/Pony Pleasure

Junior Equitation

Adult Equitation

Schooling Hunter

For more information, please contact:

Barbara Walters

610-469-6302

merrbarb@ptd.net

OVCTA Spring Dressage Show
2025-05-25 00:00 - 23:59 | Ludwig’s Corner, 1325 Pottstown Pike, Glenmoore, Pennsylvania, 19343, United States
OVCTA Spring Dressage Show

Schooling in the arena the day before, Saturday, May 24, 2025

OVCTA Spring Dressage Show

2025 GAIG USDF Qualifier

May 25, 2025Opens: 4/1/25 Closes: 5/15/25

Online entries: thepegasusapp.com

Location: Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Grounds, 1325 Pottstown Pike, Glenmoore, PA

2025 OVCTA Spring Dressage Show Prize

SecretaryDoreen Garland812 Guthrie Rd.West Chester, PA 19380Information:610-416-3839Dunmovinenterprisesllc@gmail.comwww.ovcta.org

Show Manager Deb Mueller610-247-3269 or debrmm@gmail.com

Show PhotographerVictoria Morano

JudgeDebbie Rodriguez (S VA)Technical DelegateMichelle King(R VA)

Double Year End Award Points

How to get more OVCTA Year End Award Points!

Opportunity Classes

How to compete at our recognized show without being a competing member of USEF or USDF.

OVCTA 2025 Spring Dressage Show Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors for supporting the OVCTA Spring Dressage Show!!

Blue Ribbon

Elverson Dental Care & Implant CenterThe Lowa Group Inc.Red Wagon Hauling Inc.Unionville Equine Associates PCBlauner, Buchholz & AssociatesEquine Exchange Tack ShopMaryland SaddleryMrs. Pastures Cookies for HorsesRick’s Heritage SaddleryStoltzfus Hay Farm

Red Ribbon

DunMovin Enterprises LLCHougar Farms RetailJames A. Cochrane Inc.Rocket Plumbing & Drain

Class Sponsors

CR Cremations Inc.Shetron Trailer Sales & ServiceLudwig’s Village Market & CateringBespoken CottageBy His Grace FarmThe Blanket LadyToklat

Volunteer Hospitality Sponsor

2025 OVCTA Spring Dressage Show Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities

We need volunteers! Please contact Jan Brooks appattack@aol.com if you can volunteer.

2024 OVCTA Spring Dressage Show Results

Ludgwig’s Corner Horse Show Grounds

Ludwig's Corner Schooling
2025-05-24 11:00 - 15:00 | Ludwig’s Corner, 1325 Pottstown Pike, Glenmoore, Pennsylvania, 19343, United States
Schooling at Ludwig’s Corner

Ludwig’s Corner Schooling – May 24, 2025

Back by popular demand! Are you ready to go to Ludwig’s Corner? Come and practice your test (with the ring(s) set up!), get the lay of the land, see the showgrounds from the riders’ point of view. OVCTA is offering the opportunity to ride at Ludwig’s Corner show grounds the day before the Recognized show. The arenas will be set up for the show. You are welcome to school in the dressage ring, the warm up ring(s) or lunge in the lunge ring. Open to everyone – those entered in the Recognized show or those thinking about entering a show – or who just want schooling experience at the showgrounds.Instructors are welcome. Helmets required.

Schooling Entry Form and Release

Available Time Slots:

11am to 12pm

12pm to 1pm

1pm to 2pm

2pm to 3pm

Fees

OVCTA MEMBERS: $30 per horse/rider combinationNON-MEMBERS: $40 per horse/rider combination

Email or mail preferred time slot, completed waiver and negative coggins to Kimleppold@yahoo.com, pay by paypal at Treasurer@ovcta.org, or Venmo at Kim-Leppold (3378) or mail check payable to OVCTA to Kim Leppold, 150 Seyfert Drive, Birdsboro, PA 19508.

OVCTA 2025 Spring Dressage Show Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors for supporting the OVCTA Spring Dressage Show!!

Blue Ribbon

Elverson Dental Care & Implant CenterThe Lowa Group Inc.Red Wagon Hauling Inc.Unionville Equine Associates PCBlauner, Buchholz & AssociatesEquine Exchange Tack ShopMaryland SaddleryMrs. Pastures Cookies for HorsesRick’s Heritage SaddleryStoltzfus Hay Farm

Red Ribbon

DunMovin Enterprises LLCHougar Farms RetailJames A. Cochrane Inc.Rocket Plumbing & Drain

Class Sponsors

CR Cremations Inc.Shetron Trailer Sales & ServiceLudwig’s Village Market & CateringBespoken CottageBy His Grace FarmThe Blanket LadyToklat

Volunteer Hospitality Sponsor

2025 OVCTA Spring Dressage Show Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities

We need volunteers! Please contact Jan Brooks appattack@aol.com if you can volunteer.

Ludgwig’s Corner Horse Show Grounds

OVCTA Spring Fix a Test with Jeanne McDonald “S”
2025-05-14 00:00 - 23:59 | Pennsylvania
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 Farm390 Milford RoadDowningtown, PA 19335

COST

OVCTA members: $95

Non OVCTA members: $105

Information

Please contact Annemarie Cochrane, amcochrane1@gmail.com or 484-432-5338.

Fix a Test Entry Form

Printable Flyer

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.

OVCTA Presents Fran Severn
2025-04-18 08:00 - 08:30 | 4-H Romano Center, 1841 Horseshoe Pike, West Brandywine Township, Pennsylvania, 19344, United States
OVCTA Presents Fran Severnauthor of Riders of a Certain Age: Your Guide to Loving Horses Mid-Life and Beyond.

Friday April 18 at 6:30pm.

LOCATION

Romano 4H Center1841 Horseshoe PikeWest Brandywine Township, PA 19344

COST

OVCTA members: FREE

Non OVCTA members: $10

RSVP

Please RSVP to to Lin Braddick atlbraddic@aol.com.

It’s Never Too Late for Horses: A look at the challenges and fun of being part of the horse world when you are ‘of a certain age.”Women “midlife and beyond” are the fastest growing segment of the recreational horse world. Whether you have been around horses all of your lives or coming back after years away due other obligations. A huge number of women are getting to horses for the first time. You are *finally* living your dream. No matter the situation, for us, being in the horse world poses challenges that the rest of the population does not face. This seminar will cover those challenges and more! Bio: Fran Severn is a freelance writer and broadcaster who grew up in the city but was determined to get horses in her life. She’s covered the Kentucky Derby, shipping horses to the Olympics, riding on Civil War battlefields, and the chuckwagon races at the Calgary Stampede. She is the author of “Riders of a Certain Age: Your Guide to Loving Horses Mid-Life and Beyond,” as well as a number of other publications. She is an engaging and knowledgeable speaker. Hope to see you there!

Fix-A-Test Dressage or Western Dressage
2025-03-30 00:00 - 23:59 | 280 Porters Mill Road, 280 Porters Mill Road, Pottstown, Pennsylvania, United States
OVCTA Spring Fix a Test With Torrey Wilkinson (r)

Sunday, March 30, 2025 | Rain/Snow Date: April 13

LOCATION: Alterra Equestrian, 280 Porters Mill Rd, Pottstown, PA 19465

OVCTA members: $65 | Non OVCTA members: $75 | Auditors: FreeFMI: debrmm@gmail.com

Fix a Test Entry Form

Fix a Test Release

Format: Ride the test of your choice, Torrey will judge it then discuss your ride and you will have a chance to re-ride parts as needed. Each rider will be assigned a 1/2 hour time slot

You may download entry form and complete and mail along with check payable to “OVCTA” and negative coggins test valid within 1 year to: Deb Mueller, 722 Ridge Rd. Pottstown, Pa. 19465 or email completed form and negative coggins test to: debrmm@gmail.com and pay with PayPal Treasurer@ovcta.org.Protective headgear is required which meets or exceeds ASTM (American Soci-ety for Testing and Materials)/SEI (Safety Equipment Institute) standards for equestrian use and carries the SEI tag. The harness must be secured and prop-erly fitted. (GR120.6)

Printable flyer for OVCTA Spring Fix a Test With Torrey Wilkinson (r)

About Torrey Wilkinson

FEI trainer and competitor

USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medalist

USDF Diamond Achievement

US Equestrian “r” dressage judge

OVCTA Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet
2025-03-07 00:00 - 23:59 | Spring Hollow Golf Club, 3350 Schuykill Road, Spring City, Pennsylvania, 19475, United States
OVCTA Annual Meeting and Awards BanquetFriday, March 7, 2025 | 6:30PM

We are also celebrating our 50th year!

Location:Spring Hollow Gold Club3350 Schuykill Road, Spring City, PA 19475

We really need you to RSVP by February 21st !!Questions? Contact Criss Brown – startariot0107@gmail.com

Annual Banquet Information and Dinner Buffet Form

Please complete and submit PDF Banquet Form (above) or the online form (below) by February 21st to attend the OVCTA Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet.

This event is open to the public. Please join us for our brief business meeting, election of our 2025 board of directors, our Year End Awards Ceremony, a talk about LAPS, and our silent auction.

Guest SpeakerSpeaker Scott Sensenig, a representative from LAPS (Large Animal Protection Society) in West Grove, PA, will talk on Understanding the PA cruelty law regarding large animals. (Featuring ) Humane Agents from the Large Animal Protection Society and (a) criminal Justice professor from West Chester University.. Answering your questions and concerns .

Annual Banquet and Dinner Buffet FormUpon submission of form below, you will be sent to PayPal to complete payment.

2025 Annual Banquet Tickets

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Tack Room Chat
2025-02-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Scargill McClurkin Insurance Agency, 1111 Ridge Road, Pottstown, Pennsylvania, 19465, United States
A Judge’s Perspective on Dressage Tests

Dressage Judge Pam Wiedemann will show videos, answer questions, and discuss several dressage tests.

Friday, February 21, 2025 7:00pm-8:30 pm | Snow date February 28

Where: Community Room at Scargill McClurkin Insurance Agency1111 Ridge Rd, Pottstown PA 19465

Free for OVCTA members, $10 for non-members

RSVP: Kim Hennessy jhenness@verizon.net

Tack Room Chat
2025-01-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Scargill McClurkin Insurance Agency, 1111 Ridge Road, Pottstown, Pennsylvania, 19465, United States
Setting Goals That Achieve Your Equestrian Desires with Mary Terp

Friday, Jan 10 2025 7pm- 8:30 pm | Snow date Jan.31st

Where: Community Room at Scargill McClurkin Insurance Agency1111 Ridge Rd, Pottstown PA 19465

Free for OVCTA members, $10 for non-members

RSVP: Kim Leppold kimleppold@yahoo.com | 610-574-3378

Program

Setting Goals That Achieve Your Equestrian DesiresToo often we set ourselves arbitrary equestrian goals or no goals at all or our goals are driven by what the other equestrians around us want. Mary Terp will facilitate a workshop in which you will dive deep into your own experiences and desires to understand what you really want out of your life with horses. You’ll articulate those equestrian ambitions and SMART goals to achieve them.

About Mary: Mary Terp, Associate Vice President of Human Resources for United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, has been leading staff engagement and organizational development for more than 20 years.Mary is SPHR and SHRM-SCP certified. She holds a dual bachelor’s degree from DeSales University in Human Resources Management and Management of Information Technology. Mary is a graduate of the NCC Leadership Lehigh Valley program (class of 2015). She is a Certified Professional Behavioral and Motivators Analyst with TTI Success Insights using the DISC language model. Most recently, in 2022, Mary completed the Diversity and Inclusion Certification program from Cornell University.Mary spends her free time working on home renovations with her husband Mike and gardening. She’s an avid equestrian, having spent several decades riding endurance with her sister Sandy. In 2020 Mary partnered with her Morgan mare Disco Danaka who boards and trains with Natasha Rutherford at Sterling Hill Stables.

OVCTA Holidy Party
2024-12-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Pam Wiedemann’s Home, 579 Creek Road, Christiana, Pennsylvania, 17509, United States
OVCTA Holiday Party!

Friday, December 27 – 6:00PM

LOCATION: Pam Wiedemann’s home579 Creek RoadChristiana, PA 17509

Bring a dish to share, no gifts, there will be an Equine Jeopardy game, BYOB RSVP to Pam 610-563-6135 or 717-529-1063Or pamwiedemann@hotmail.com

Long Lining Clinic
2024-11-16 00:00 - 23:59 | Pennsylvania
Long Lining Clinic

Saturday, November 16th

LOCATION: Line It Up Farm375 Coffroath RdCoatesville, PA

Cost: $100Auditors: $15Contact: Mary Grace, antique.horsology@gmail.com or 610-952-1779

About long lining: Long lining is a wonderful addition to your horse’s training program as it helps the horse find its balanced posture without the addition of the rider’s weight. It is a kind, clear, and classical training method. Long lining is equally valuable for the rider to watch and understand the struggles of the horse and conceive how horses can improve with repetition and the correct exercises. The horses usually feel GREAT the ride after a long lining session.

About Jennifer Hoffman: Jennifer Hoffman is a professional long liner who learned this art from Richard Malmgren a decade ago. Prior to that, Jenn worked with Jessica Jo Tate, a highly sought-after Grand Prix dressage clinician and world class trainer. Jenn combines these training experiences with a career of working with many types of horses, a degree in Western Equestrian Studies from the University of Findlay, her experience in the role of Assistant Trainer for a Gold Medalist in the WEG reining discipline, and her history of riding multiple Grand Prix dressage horses to guide her as she figures out the puzzle of bringing out the best in each horse she works with.

OVCTA Tack Swap
2024-09-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Scargill McClurken Insurance, 1111 Ridge Road, Pottstown, Pennsylvania, 19465, United States
OVCTA TACK SWAP is BACK!

Saturday, September 14th | 10:00am – 2:00pmRain Date: Saturday, October 5th

LOCATION: Scargill McClurken Insurance parking lot1111 Ridge Road, Pottstown, PA 19465(Next door to Equine Exchange)

Members & Non-Members WelcomeAdmission FREE to Shoppers

FMI: Nancy Peltier 610-948-6787nancy.peltier@comcast.net

Fill out and return Table Rental Form with check for reservations.Table space reservations accepted until 9/10/24. BYO table and/or tent for $10 for a 10×10 space. First come, first served…

OVCTA will be selling donated tack at the swap this year! If interested in donating gently used tack for this fundraiser, please contact Nancy Peltier.

Table Rental Form

OVCTA 50th Anniversary Celebration
2024-07-30 17:00 - 21:00 | 579 Creek Road, Christiana, PA 17509, 579 Creek Road, Christiana, Pennsylvania, 17509, United States
OVCTA 50th Anniversary Celebration

Tuesday, July 30th | 5:00pm-9:00pm

Location: 579 Creek Rd., Christiana PA 17509Rain or shine

OVCTA invites you to our 50th Anniversary Celebration and Reunion for all present and past members and friends.We are also celebrating the Birthday of our host, Pam Wiedemann!

BYOB, Bring a dish to share (salad, side dish, or dessert), old photos and memories, and a chair. BBQ chicken or sausage provided. RSVP please to Pamwiedemann@hotmail.com

OVCTA Clear Round Jumping
2024-06-22 00:00 - 23:59 | Heron’s View Farm, 861 Nantmeal Road, Elverson, Pennsylvania, 19520, United States
Rain Date: Sunday, June 30th

Cost: 30.00 First Round, 20.00 each additional round

Bring: Coggins test, helmet, boots with heels, cash or check. (Sorry, no dogs!).

Course designed by OVCTA member Pam Wiedemann, Coach, Rider, USEF Judge and TD

A friendly schooling opportunity for all horses and riders in a safe and low-key atmosphere. Warm up in sand arena, jump your course(s) on lovely mani-cured grass . Not timed. All fences may be trotted or cantered.

Click here for full details!!

Contact on the day and for more info: Kim Hennessy jhenness@verizon.net 610-659-3075

Summer Fun Schooling Show
2024-06-15 00:00 - 23:59 | Hunter Hills Stables, 131 Mt. Pleasant Road, Pottstown, Pennsylvania, 19465, United States
OVCTA presents

Summer Fun Schooling Show

Sunday, June 15th, 2024

Held at Hunter Hills Stables

Judge: Melanie McCartney

Summer Fun Schooling Show Prize List and Entry Form

Please see Prize List for full details!!!

All classes will be held in the ring starting at 9:00 AM SHARP!Schooling from 8:AM – 8:45 AM

Fees: Pre-entries: $16.00 per class, post entries: $18.00 per class.

Pre-entries must be received by Thursday, June 13th and include a copyof a current year negative Coggins test and full payment.

Divisions:

Lead Line

Open Beginner Equitation

Greener than Grass

Open Pleasure Horse or Pony

Schooling or Lesson Horse/Pony Pleasure

Junior Equitation

Adult Equitation

Schooling Hunter

For more information, please contact:

OVCTA Spring Dressage Show
2024-05-26 00:00 - 23:59 | Ludwig’s Corner, 1325 Pottstown Pike, Glenmoore, Pennsylvania, 19343, United States
USEF/USDF Recognized Dressage Show

OVCTA Spring Dressage Show

USEF/USDF Recognized Show

May 26th, 2024

Location: Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Grounds, 1325 Pottstown Pike, Glenmoore, PA

For full details, including Prize List, please see OVCTA Spring Dressage Show page.

Secretary

Doreen Garland610-416-3839Dunmovin2@verizon.net

Show Manager

Deb Mueller610-247-3269 ordebrmm@gmail.com

Open/Close Dates

Entries Open: April 1, 2024

Entries Close: May 15, 2024

Online Entries

Enter online StriderPro.com!

If you would like to be a show sponsor, click here or contact Tina Witek at rosebudfarm@verizon.net

We need volunteers! Please contact Jan Brooks appattack@aol.com if you can volunteer.

Ludwig's Corner Schooling
2024-05-25 00:00 - 23:59 | Ludwig’s Corner, 1325 Pottstown Pike, Glenmoore, Pennsylvania, 19343, United States
OVCTA Open Schooling at Ludwig’s Corner

May 25, 2024

Open to everyone!!!

Instructors are welcome.

One hour time slots.

Back by popular demand! Are you ready to go to Ludwig’s Corner? Come and practice your test (the rings are set up!), get the lay of the land, see the showgrounds from the riders’ point of view!OVCTA is offering the opportunity to ride at Ludwig’s Corner show grounds the day before the Recognized show. The arenas will be set up for the show. You are also welcome to school in the warm up ring or lunge in the lunge ring. Open to everyone – those entered in the Recognized show or those thinking about entering a Recognized show – or who just want schooling experience at the showgrounds.

Fee: $40 per horse/rider combination

Ludwig’s Corner Schooling Registration

Email completed waiver and negative Coggins to Kimleppold@yahoo.com.

Ludwig’s Corner Schooling Waiver

MENTAL TOUGHNESS MINI CLINIC
2024-04-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Heron’s View Farm, 861 Nantmeal Road, Elverson, Pennsylvania, 19520, United States
MENTAL TOUGHNESS MINI CLINICwith Dr. Tyler Held

April 12th at 7:00PMHeron’s View Farm, 861 Nantmeal Road, Elverson, PA 19520

1-Hour Presentation will include

How to foster and maintain mental toughness specifically geared towards Equestrian athletes and the unique challenges they face

Actionable advice for building and maintaining confidence

Strategies to help focus

Open Q&A

Dr. Tyler Held is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant and former 5* Groom who specializes in working with equestrian athletes of all levels and disciplines. She owns her own practice, Thought Quest Solutions and hosts The Whole Equestrian Podcast.

$20.00 for OVCTA Members and Children under 16

$30.00 for Non-Members and people over 16

Payment can be made by Venmo, Paypal (Friends and Family) or Cash or Check to: Annemarie Cochrane. Contact her at: amcochrane1@gmail.com

Pre-registration required

Bring a folding chair and a blanket, light refreshments will be provided.

SURE FOOT Equine Stability Program
2024-04-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Pennsylvania
The OVCTA and Line It Up Farm Presents….

Experience the RevolutionarySURE FOOT Equine Stability Program

April 6th, 2024 | 6:30PM-8:30PM

Registration: $30/person

To Register, Text “Sure Foot” to (717) 803-1038 | Venmo @amygracepippin

375 Coffroath Road, Coatesville, PA | Light refreshments will be provided

Renowned expert, Wendy Murdoch, developed this program to help your horse discover and refine their own balance and movement patterns, leading to:

Enhanced Balance & Stability

Increased Confidence

Improved Movement

Reduced Stress & Tension

Who can benefit from this program?

Horses of all ages & disciplines

Horses experiencing performance issues

Anxious or Reactive Horses

Horses recovering from an injury

OVCTA Annual Awards Meeting and Banquet
2024-03-15 18:30 - 21:30 | Spring Hollow Golf Club, 3350 Schuykill Road, Spring City, Pennsylvania, 19475, United States
OVCTA Annual Awards Meeting, Banquet, Speaker, and Silent Auction with Special Guest Speaker Jay Ziegler of PA Equine Council

Open to the public!

Please join us for our brief business meeting, election of our 2024 board of directors, our Year End Awards Ceremony, our silent auction and a talk on “What does the Pa. Equine Council do for us?” with Jay Ziegler.

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: Send payment via PayPal to ovctatreasury@aol.com and send a follow up email to Criss Brown @ startariot0107@gmail.com with name and number of attendees. Please indicate if vegetarian…

We really need you to RSVP by March 1st!

Registration Form

Questions? Contact Criss Brown – startariot0107@gmail.com

Tack Room Chat - Bridles and Bits
2024-03-02 13:30 - 15:30 | 861 Nantmeal Road, Elverson, PA, 861 Nantmeal Roda, Elverson, Pennsylvania, United States
with Deb Hadden

Learn how to properly fit Bridles and Bits, learn about anatomy of the Equine head and skull, and learn about new innovative bridle designs for your horse’s comfort! FREE ! Open to the public. Speaker Deb Hadden

Enjoy learning and socializing in this stunning tack room on a horse farm.

Sport Horse Conformation with Anne Moss
2024-02-09 18:30 - 20:30 | 4-H Romano Center, 1841 Horseshoe Pike, West Brandywine Township, Pennsylvania, 19344, United States
OVCTA presents Anne Moss in a fascinating Sport Horse educational opportunity.

Friday, February 9, 6:30pm-8:30pm4-H Romano Center1841 Horseshoe PikeWest Brandywine Township, PA 19344

FREE for OVCTA members$10 for non-members Snacks provided, your donations will be appreciated

Anne will explain Sport Horse conformation and how it relates to biomechanics. She will lead us through a “Let’s Go Shopping” scenario to help us make knowledgeable decisions regarding the strengths and weaknesses of various conformations and how they help or challenge the horse’s performance.

Then Anne will show us Harmony Lines in horse conformation and will even use a paper copy of photo of her own less-than-perfect horse as demonstration. She will use pen and a ruler to mark it up. Big bonus for all visual learners! Anyone who wishes to bring a paper printed copy of a side view of their horse may also get the opportunity to mark Harmony Lines and discuss ways to optimize a horse’s conformational strengths and work with their weaknesses.

If you have ever met Anne knows that she is a regular whirlwind, tethered in expertise. If you haven’t met her, here is her bio:

Anne lives with her husband John in Coatesville, PA with two dogs, four horses and a flock of hens. She is retired from working 25 years as a small animal veterinary practice manager.

She enjoys many horse sports, and especially dressage her mare Kasinaa. Her background is in Pony Club (graduate “A” from Huntingdon Valley Hunt PC), western equitation, gymkhana, pleasure driving, eventing through Intermediate 3-Day, Grand Prix dressage, side saddle (earned USDF Bronze and Silver Medals riding side saddle), and fox-hunting. Her riding and judging mentors are Jeanne McDonald, Jessica Ransehousen and Susie Buchanan.

Her hobbies include: pottery, horticulture, historical reenacting (Civil War, Wild West and Rendezvous), trail riding, open hearth cooking and baking, traveling and volunteering. She serves/has served on non-profit boards and committees including: Dressage at Devon President, DVCTA Past President, United States Pony Club National Examiner Committee, United States Dressage Federation Historical Recognition Committee, past member of Sport Horse Committee and Freestyle Committee, International Side Saddle Organization, Cochran Hunt Board.

Anne holds USEF “R” Dressage and Western Dressage, and Sport Horse Judge licenses, Side Saddle Association (UK) and International Side Saddle Organization teaching and judging certificates and is a US Pony Club National Examiner.

FMI lbraddic@aol.com

Tack Room Chat with Page Wolf
2024-02-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Pennsylvania
Saturday, February 3rd, at 1:00PM

A “Tack Room Chat” on Bemer PEMF Therapy

Page Wolf will give a talk and demonstration on this popular therapy for horses (and people).

Location: 861 Nantmeal Rd., Elverson, Pa.

Please let us know you are coming!Contact: debrmm@gmail.com

Hope you can join us!!

Free to OVCTA Members

$10 non Members

Bring a folding chair

Park at edge of driveway, the tack room is in the large Chester County Barn.

So, What is PEMF Therapy…

PEMF stands for Pulsed Electromagnetic Field. Therapeutic devices that use PEMF technology produce electromagnetic fields with various waveforms and frequencies. These signals stimulate healthy muscles to improve their performance. Uniquely, BEMER devices temporarily increase poor blood circulation in healthy muscles by using pulsed electromagnetic field therapy. The effectiveness of these waves depends on specific parameters to target our cell tissues. Much like a musical song that has a specific melody, rhythm and tempo, PEMF therapy devices deliver waves in an organized sequence (melody), at specific frequencies (rhythm) set to a certain pulse (tempo).

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Holiday Pot Luck at Hunter Hill
2023-12-29 18:30 - 21:00 | Pennsylvania
Holiday Pot Luck at Hunter Hill

December 29th, 6:30PM

Location: Hunter Hill Stables,131 MT. Pleasant Rd., Pottstown, Pa 19465

RSVP to Nancy Peltier nancy.peltier@comcast.net Or leave a voice mail at: 610-948-6787

Join us for some Holiday Spirit and you may participate in our traditional Yankee Swap! Bring a gift or re-gift $10-$20 value and let the fun begin!

If the weather gods are with us there may be a bonfire!

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Summer Fun Schooling Show
2023-06-18 00:00 - 23:59 | Hunter Hills Stables, 131 Mt. Pleasant Road, Pottstown, Pennsylvania, 19465, United States
OVCTA presents

Summer Fun Schooling Show

Sunday, June 18th, 2023

Held at Hunter Hills Stables

Judge: Kathy Malm

Summer Fun Schooling Show Prize List and Entry Form

Please see Prize List for full details!!!

All classes will be held in the ring starting at 9:00 AM SHARP!Schooling from 8:AM – 8:45 AM

Fees: Pre-entries: $15.00 per class, post entries: $17.00 per class.

Pre-entries must be received by Thursday, June 15th and include a copyof a current year negative Coggins test and full payment.

Divisions:

Lead Line

Open Beginner Equitation

Greener than Grass

Open Pleasure Horse or Pony

Schooling or Lesson Horse/Pony Pleasure

Junior Equitation

Adult Equitation

Schooling Hunter

For more information, please contact:

OVCTA Spring Dressage Show
2023-05-28 00:00 - 23:59 | Ludwig’s Corner, 1325 Pottstown Pike, Glenmoore, Pennsylvania, 19343, United States
USEF/USDF Recognized Dressage Show

OVCTA Spring Dressage Show

USEF/USDF Recognized Show

May 28th, 2023

Location: Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Grounds, 1325 Pottstown Pike, Glenmoore, PA

OVCTA Spring Dressage Show Prize List – Final

OVCTA Spring Dressage Show Ride Times/Rider Schedule – Revised

Ride times revised May 24th, 2023

Secretary

Doreen Garland610-416-3839Dunmovin2@verizon.net

Show Manager

Deb Mueller610-247-3269 ordebrmm@gmail.com

Open/Close Dates

Entries Open: April 3, 2023

Entries Close: May 15, 2023

Online Entries

Enter online NOW Equestrian Entries!

If you would like to be a show sponsor, click here or contact Tina Witek at rosebudfarm@verizon.net

We need volunteers! Please contact Jan Brooks appattack@aol.com if you can volunteer.

Thank you to our 2022 Recognized show sponsors!

Blue Ribbon SponsorsThe Lowa Group Inc 610-327-1980Red Wagon Hauling Inc 610-732-8040Unionville Equine Associates PC 610-932-6800Pughtown Agway 610-469-9238James A Cochrane, Inc – Realtor 610-469-6100Elverson Dental Care LLC 610-286-5841Equine Exchange Tack Shop 610-469-0111

Red Ribbon SponsorsDunmovin Enterprises LLC, Doreen Garland (610) 416-3839Blauner, Buchholz & Associates 610-584-6000

Class SponsorsEquine Veterinary Services, Jeffrey Rubin DVM 610-347-2100Onekama Farm Hay & Straw, John Kolle 610-469-6665French Creek Farrier Services Inc. 610-322-7575A and H Harness and Tack Co. 717-445-4050Foxfield Equine 610-518-7100Ludwig’s Village Market 610-458-0700

Centerline SponsorsCR Cremations Inc, Selway Farm 717-314-4756Show Photographer: KMK PHOTOS, Kelly Kostelnik (610) 327-1980

OVCTA Schooling at Ludwig's Corner
2023-05-27 00:00 - 23:59 | Ludwig’s Corner, 1325 Pottstown Pike, Glenmoore, Pennsylvania, 19343, United States
Are you ready to go to Ludwig’s Corner? Come and practice your test (the rings will be set up!), get the lay of the land, see the showgrounds from the riders’ point of view!

OVCTA is offering the opportunity to ride at Ludwig’s Corner show grounds the day before the Recognized show. The arenas will be set up for the show. You are also welcome to school in the warmup ring or lunge in the lunge ring. Open to everyone – those entered in the Recognized show or those thinking about entering a Recognized show – or who just want schooling experience at the OVCTA Schooling at Ludwigs Corner

Location: Ludwigs Corner Show GroundsFee: $40 per horse/rider combinationTime: May 27, 2023 One Hour Time Slots/8 riders.Instructors are welcome. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up.

Contact: kimleppold@yahoo.com

Click here to sign up for Schooling!

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