BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//OVCTA - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ovcta.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for OVCTA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T235959 DTSTAMP:20260427T125328 CREATED:20241216T190406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T104415Z UID:1859-1741305600-1741391999@ovcta.org SUMMARY:OVCTA Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet DESCRIPTION:OVCTA Annual Meeting and Awards BanquetFriday\, March 7\, 2025 | 6:30PM \n\n\n\nWe are also celebrating our 50th year!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:Spring Hollow Gold Club3350 Schuykill Road\, Spring City\, PA 19475 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe really need you to RSVP by February 21st !!Questions? Contact Criss Brown – startariot0107@gmail.com\n\n\n\n\nAnnual Banquet Information and Dinner Buffet Form\n\n\n\n\nPlease complete and submit PDF Banquet Form (above) or the online form (below) by February 21st to attend the OVCTA Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nGuest 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 . \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnnual Banquet and Dinner Buffet FormUpon submission of form below\, you will be sent to PayPal to complete payment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n2025 Annual Banquet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n First Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Last Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n How many?\n *\n \n \n One PersonTwo PeopleThree PeopleFour PeopleFive PeopleSix PeopleSeven PeopleEight PeopleNine PeopleTen People\n\n \n \n\n\n Name(s) of Attendee(s) – please indicate if vegetarian\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Total\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \nSubmit\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n If you are human\, leave this field blank. URL:https://ovcta.org/event/ovcta-annual-meeting-and-awards-banquet/ LOCATION:Spring Hollow Golf Club\, 3350 Schuykill Road\, Spring City\, Pennsylvania\, 19475\, United States CATEGORIES:OVCTA Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T235959 DTSTAMP:20260427T125328 CREATED:20241222T165740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T161758Z UID:1861-1743292800-1743379199@ovcta.org SUMMARY:Fix-A-Test Dressage or Western Dressage DESCRIPTION:OVCTA Spring Fix a Test With Torrey Wilkinson (r)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, March 30\, 2025 | Rain/Snow Date: April 13\n\n\n\nLOCATION: Alterra Equestrian\, 280 Porters Mill Rd\, Pottstown\, PA 19465\n\n\n\nOVCTA members: $65 | Non OVCTA members: $75 | Auditors: FreeFMI: debrmm@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFix a Test Entry Form\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFix a Test Release\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFormat: 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 \n\n\n\nYou 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) \n\n\n\nPrintable flyer for OVCTA Spring Fix a Test With Torrey Wilkinson (r) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Torrey Wilkinson \n\n\n\n\nFEI trainer and competitor\n\n\n\nUSDF Bronze\, Silver and Gold Medalist\n\n\n\nUSDF Diamond Achievement\n\n\n\nUS Equestrian “r” dressage judge URL:https://ovcta.org/event/fix-a-test-dressage-or-western-dressage/ LOCATION:280 Porters Mill Road\, 280 Porters Mill Road\, Pottstown\, Pennsylvania\, United States CATEGORIES:OVCTA Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T083000 DTSTAMP:20260427T125328 CREATED:20250402T173328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T173329Z UID:2085-1744963200-1744965000@ovcta.org SUMMARY:OVCTA Presents Fran Severn DESCRIPTION:OVCTA Presents Fran Severnauthor of Riders of a Certain Age: Your Guide to Loving Horses Mid-Life and Beyond. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday April 18 at 6:30pm.\n\n\n\n\n\nLOCATION \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRomano 4H Center1841 Horseshoe PikeWest Brandywine Township\, PA 19344 \n\n\n\n\n\nCOST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOVCTA members: FREE \n\n\n\nNon OVCTA members: $10 \n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease RSVP to to Lin Braddick atlbraddic@aol.com. \n\n\n\n\n\nIt’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! URL:https://ovcta.org/event/ovcta-presents-fran-severn/ LOCATION:4-H Romano Center\, 1841 Horseshoe Pike\, West Brandywine Township\, Pennsylvania\, 19344\, United States CATEGORIES:OVCTA Event ORGANIZER;CN="Lin Braddick":MAILTO:lbraddic@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T235959 DTSTAMP:20260427T125328 CREATED:20250405T173438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T173439Z UID:2106-1747180800-1747267199@ovcta.org SUMMARY:OVCTA Spring Fix a Test with Jeanne McDonald “S” DESCRIPTION:OVCTA Spring Fix a Test with Jeanne McDonald “S”(The Perfect Prep for the OVCTA Spring Show) \n\n\n\n\n\nJeanne McDonald “S”USEF “S” dressage judge — Former FEI Judge — Trainer and Competitor — USDF Bronze\, Silver and Gold Medalist \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, May 14th\, 2025 (afternoon and early evening)\n\n\n\n\n\nLOCATION \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTurning Point Farm390 Milford RoadDowningtown\, PA 19335 \n\n\n\n\n\nCOST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOVCTA members: $95 \n\n\n\nNon OVCTA members: $105 \n\n\n\n\n\nInformation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease contact Annemarie Cochrane\, amcochrane1@gmail.com or 484-432-5338. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFix a Test Entry Form\n\n\n\nPrintable Flyer\n\n\n\n\nClick 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. \n\n\n\nFormat: 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. \n\n\n\nAdditional 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. URL:https://ovcta.org/event/ovcta-spring-fix-a-test-with-jeanne-mcdonald-s/ LOCATION:Pennsylvania CATEGORIES:OVCTA Event ORGANIZER;CN="Annemarie Cochrane":MAILTO:amcochrane1@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T150000 DTSTAMP:20260427T125328 CREATED:20250402T173858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T160740Z UID:2089-1748084400-1748098800@ovcta.org SUMMARY:Ludwig's Corner Schooling DESCRIPTION:Schooling at Ludwig’s Corner\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLudwig’s Corner Schooling – May 24\, 2025\n\n\n\nBack 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchooling Entry Form and Release\n\n\n\n\n\nAvailable Time Slots: \n\n\n\n\n11am to 12pm\n\n\n\n12pm to 1pm\n\n\n\n1pm to 2pm\n\n\n\n2pm to 3pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFees \n\n\n\nOVCTA MEMBERS: $30 per horse/rider combinationNON-MEMBERS: $40 per horse/rider combination \n\n\n\n\n\nEmail 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOVCTA 2025 Spring Dressage Show Sponsors\n\n\n\nThank you to our sponsors for supporting the OVCTA Spring Dressage Show!!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBlue Ribbon\n\n\n\nElverson 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 \n\n\n\n\n\nRed Ribbon\n\n\n\nDunMovin Enterprises LLCHougar Farms RetailJames A. Cochrane Inc.Rocket Plumbing & Drain \n\n\n\nClass Sponsors\n\n\n\nCR Cremations Inc.Shetron Trailer Sales & ServiceLudwig’s Village Market & CateringBespoken CottageBy His Grace FarmThe Blanket LadyToklat \n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer Hospitality Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2025 OVCTA Spring Dressage Show Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe need volunteers! Please contact Jan Brooks appattack@aol.com if you can volunteer. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLudgwig’s Corner Horse Show Grounds URL:https://ovcta.org/event/ludwigs-corner-schooling-2/ LOCATION:Ludwig’s Corner\, 1325 Pottstown Pike\, Glenmoore\, Pennsylvania\, 19343\, United States CATEGORIES:OVCTA Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T235959 DTSTAMP:20260427T125328 CREATED:20250325T155908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T161040Z UID:1998-1748131200-1748217599@ovcta.org SUMMARY:OVCTA Spring Dressage Show DESCRIPTION:OVCTA Spring Dressage Show\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchooling in the arena the day before\, Saturday\, May 24\, 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOVCTA Spring Dressage Show\n\n\n\n2025 GAIG USDF Qualifier\n\n\n\nMay 25\, 2025Opens: 4/1/25 Closes: 5/15/25 \n\n\n\nOnline entries: thepegasusapp.com\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nLocation: Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Grounds\, 1325 Pottstown Pike\, Glenmoore\, PA \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2025 OVCTA Spring Dressage Show Prize\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSecretaryDoreen Garland812 Guthrie Rd.West Chester\, PA 19380Information:610-416-3839Dunmovinenterprisesllc@gmail.comwww.ovcta.org \n\n\n\n\n\nShow Manager Deb Mueller610-247-3269 or debrmm@gmail.com \n\n\n\nShow PhotographerVictoria Morano \n\n\n\n\n\nJudgeDebbie Rodriguez (S VA)Technical DelegateMichelle King(R VA) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDouble Year End Award Points\n\n\n\nHow to get more OVCTA Year End Award Points! \n\n\n\n\n\nOpportunity Classes\n\n\n\nHow to compete at our recognized show without being a competing member of USEF or USDF. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOVCTA 2025 Spring Dressage Show Sponsors\n\n\n\nThank you to our sponsors for supporting the OVCTA Spring Dressage Show!!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBlue Ribbon\n\n\n\nElverson 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 \n\n\n\n\n\nRed Ribbon\n\n\n\nDunMovin Enterprises LLCHougar Farms RetailJames A. Cochrane Inc.Rocket Plumbing & Drain \n\n\n\nClass Sponsors\n\n\n\nCR Cremations Inc.Shetron Trailer Sales & ServiceLudwig’s Village Market & CateringBespoken CottageBy His Grace FarmThe Blanket LadyToklat \n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer Hospitality Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2025 OVCTA Spring Dressage Show Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe need volunteers! Please contact Jan Brooks appattack@aol.com if you can volunteer. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n2024 OVCTA Spring Dressage Show Results\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLudgwig’s Corner Horse Show Grounds URL:https://ovcta.org/event/ovcta-spring-dressage-show-3/ LOCATION:Ludwig’s Corner\, 1325 Pottstown Pike\, Glenmoore\, Pennsylvania\, 19343\, United States CATEGORIES:OVCTA Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T235959 DTSTAMP:20260427T125328 CREATED:20250609T214840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T214841Z UID:2177-1749859200-1749945599@ovcta.org SUMMARY:Summer Fun Schooling Show DESCRIPTION:OVCTA presents\n\n\n\nSummer Fun Schooling Show\n\n\n\nSaturday\, June 14th\, 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHeld at Hunter Hills Stables131 Mt. Pleasant Road\, Pottstown\, PA 19465 \n\n\n\nJudge: Kathy Malm \n\n\n\nSummer Fun Schooling Show Prize List and Entry Form \n\n\n\nPlease see Prize List for full details!!! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll classes will be held in the ring starting at 9:00 AM SHARP!Schooling from 8:AM – 8:45 AM \n\n\n\nFees: Pre-entries: $16.00 per class\, post entries: $18.00 per class. \n\n\n\nPre-entries must be received by Thursday\, June 12th and include a copyof a current year negative Coggins test and full payment. \n\n\n\n\n\nDivisions: \n\n\n\n\nLead Line\n\n\n\nOpen Beginner Equitation\n\n\n\nGreener than Grass\n\n\n\nOpen Pleasure Horse or Pony\n\n\n\nSchooling or Lesson Horse/Pony Pleasure\n\n\n\nJunior Equitation\n\n\n\nAdult Equitation\n\n\n\nSchooling Hunter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact: \n\n\n\nBarbara Walters \n\n\n\n610-469-6302 \n\n\n\nmerrbarb@ptd.net URL:https://ovcta.org/event/summer-fun-schooling-show-3/ LOCATION:Hunter Hills Stables\, 131 Mt. Pleasant Road\, Pottstown\, Pennsylvania\, 19465\, United States CATEGORIES:OVCTA Event ORGANIZER;CN="Barbara Walters":MAILTO:merrbarb@ptd.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T200000 DTSTAMP:20260427T125328 CREATED:20250623T152940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T152942Z UID:2189-1753552800-1753560000@ovcta.org SUMMARY:OVCTA Summer Picnic DESCRIPTION:Save the Date: July 26th 2025OVCTA Summer Picnic featuring a photo/talk about a horseback ride thru Africa\n\n\n\n70 Creek Rd. Christiana\, Pa. 17509Covered Dish at 6PM\n\n\n\nPam 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 URL:https://ovcta.org/event/ovcta-summer-picnic/ LOCATION:70 Creek Road\, 70 Creek Road\, Christiana\, Pennsylvania\, 17509\, United States CATEGORIES:OVCTA Event ORGANIZER;CN="Pam Wiedemann":MAILTO:Pamwiedemann@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T140000 DTSTAMP:20260427T125328 CREATED:20250718T181853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T175251Z UID:2196-1757757600-1757772000@ovcta.org SUMMARY:OVCTA Tack Swap DESCRIPTION:OVCTA TACK SWAP is BACK!\n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 13th | 10:00am – 2:00pmRain Date: Sunday\, September 14th\n\n\n\nLOCATION: Scargill McClurken Insurance parking lot1111 Ridge Road\, Pottstown\, PA 19465(Next door to Equine Exchange)\n\n\n\nMembers & Non-Members WelcomeAdmission FREE to Shoppers \n\n\n\n\n\nFMI: Nancy Peltier 610-948-6787nancy.peltier@comcast.net \n\n\n\nFill 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… \n\n\n\n\n\nNo reservations will be taken by phone. \n\n\n\n\nTable Rental Form URL:https://ovcta.org/event/ovcta-tack-swap-2/ LOCATION:Scargill McClurken Insurance\, 1111 Ridge Road\, Pottstown\, Pennsylvania\, 19465\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T203000 DTSTAMP:20260427T125328 CREATED:20251024T191541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T195258Z UID:2227-1763146800-1763152200@ovcta.org SUMMARY:Fall Tack Room Chat DESCRIPTION:Our Fall Tack Room ChatTeaching horses with positive reinforcement(including clicker training) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, November 14th\, 7-8:30 PM\n\n\n\n\n\nLOCATION \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScargill McClurken Insurance Community Room1111 Ridge Rd.Pottstown\, Pa 19465 \n\n\n\n\n\nCOST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOVCTA members: FREE \n\n\n\nNon OVCTA members: $10 \n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFMI and RSVP to Jan Brooksappattack@aol.com \n\n\n\n\n\nClinician: 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. \n\n\n\nAfter 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nKatie 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. \n\n\n\nOther Chats in the works for early next year:\n\n\n\n\n\n Zoom Biomechanics of the horse with Hillary Clayton\n\n\n\n\n\na continuation of the “Positive reinforcement talk” URL:https://ovcta.org/event/fall-tack-room-chat/ LOCATION:Scargill McClurken Insurance\, 1111 Ridge Road\, Pottstown\, Pennsylvania\, 19465\, United States CATEGORIES:OVCTA Event ORGANIZER;CN="Jan Brooks":MAILTO:appattack@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T160000 DTSTAMP:20260427T125328 CREATED:20251218T193619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T153212Z UID:2269-1768136400-1768147200@ovcta.org SUMMARY:OVCTA's Winter Potluck Party DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the OVCTA’s Winter Potluck Party!!Equine trivia game\, great food\, and meet up with equestrian friends! \n\n\n\nPlease plan to join us Sunday\, January 11th from 1:00PM to 4:00PM. Bring a dish to share and a White Elephant (or “re-gift”) to exchange. We will have an Equine Jeopardy game with prize for a winner. \n\n\n\nLocation: Pam Wiedemann ‘s home\, 579 Creek Road\, Christiana\, PA 17509 \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP to pamwiedemann@hotmail.com. URL:https://ovcta.org/event/2269/ LOCATION:579 Creek Road\, Christiana\, PA 17509\, 579 Creek Road\, Christiana\, Pennsylvania\, 17509\, United States CATEGORIES:OVCTA Event ORGANIZER;CN="Pam Wiedemann":MAILTO:Pamwiedemann@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T203000 DTSTAMP:20260427T125328 CREATED:20251219T191627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T152749Z UID:2272-1768590000-1768595400@ovcta.org SUMMARY:Biomechanics of the Horse with Hillary Clayton DESCRIPTION:Biomechanics of the horse with Hillary Clayton\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 16th\, 2026 7:00PM-8:30PM\n\n\n\nSnow Date: January 30th\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\nLOCATION \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScargill McClurken Insurance1111 Ridge Rd.Pottstown Pa. 19465 \n\n\n\n\n\nCOST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOVCTA members: FREENon-members: $10.00 \n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nlbraddic@aol.com \n\n\n\n\n\nWorld famous veterinarian and researcher Hilary Clayton will present a video on understanding the movements of horses and riders\, which will be followed by an opportunity for you to ask her questions directly.Free to OVCTA members\, 10.00 non- members.RSVP to lbraddic@aol.com URL:https://ovcta.org/event/biomechanics-of-the-horse-with-hillary-clayton/ LOCATION:Scargill McClurken Insurance\, 1111 Ridge Road\, Pottstown\, Pennsylvania\, 19465\, United States CATEGORIES:OVCTA Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T203000 DTSTAMP:20260427T125328 CREATED:20251219T192144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T154114Z UID:2275-1770318000-1770323400@ovcta.org SUMMARY:Enter Dressage Shows “Like A Pro” DESCRIPTION:Enter Dressage Shows “Like A Pro” With Doreen’s Helppresented by Doreen Garland \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, February 5th\, 7:00pm-8:30pm on Zoom\n\n\n\n\n\nCOST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOVCTA members: FREE \n\n\n\nNon OVCTA members: $10 \n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP Annemarie at: amcochrane1@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\n\nDuring this Zoom meeting\, you will learn tips on knowing the rules\, prize lists\, opening dates\, all memberships needed\, how to enter\, qualifying for BLM and Regional competitions\, year- end awards and more… URL:https://ovcta.org/event/enter-dressage-shows-like-a-pro/ LOCATION:Pennsylvania CATEGORIES:OVCTA Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T200000 DTSTAMP:20260427T125328 CREATED:20260131T224240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T001212Z UID:2353-1771007400-1771012800@ovcta.org SUMMARY:Tack Room Chat DESCRIPTION:Tack Room Chat with Katie Bartlett\n\n\n\nKatie Bartlett will continue her discussion on positive reinforcement and improving movement in riders and horses by using Feldenkrais movement. This is done through gentle explorations of both common and novel movement patterns. The result is reduced wear and tear on individual body parts which leads to healthier and more relaxed movement.\n\n\n\n\nFebruary 13\, 2026 at 6:30PM-8:00PMSnow Date: February 20\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\nOVCTA Members: FREENon-members: $10 \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:Scargill McClurkin Insurance Company1111 Ridge Road Pottstown\, PA \n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP:Jan at appattack@aol.com URL:https://ovcta.org/event/tack-room-chat-3/ LOCATION:Scargill McClurken Insurance\, 1111 Ridge Road\, Pottstown\, Pennsylvania\, 19465\, United States CATEGORIES:OVCTA Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T213000 DTSTAMP:20260427T125328 CREATED:20251219T192551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T191325Z UID:2278-1773426600-1773437400@ovcta.org SUMMARY:OVCTA Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet DESCRIPTION:OVCTA Annual Meeting and Awards BanquetFriday\, March 13\, 2026 | 6:30PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:Spring Hollow Golf Club3350 Schuykill Road\, Spring City\, PA 19475 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe really need you to RSVP by March 6th!!Questions? Contact Criss Brown – startariot0107@gmail.com\n\n\n\nCost: $40 per person for a dinner buffet.Make Checks payable to OVCTA and send to:Criss Brown \, 106 Norway Dr.\, Mohnton\, Pa\, 19540. \n\n\n\nOr 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. \n\n\n\n\nAnnual Banquet Information and Dinner Buffet Form\n\n\n\n\nPlease complete and submit PDF Banquet Form (above) or the online form (below) by March 6th to attend the OVCTA Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease 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. \n\n\n\nGuest SpeakerPat 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnnual Banquet and Dinner Buffet FormUpon submission of form below\, you will be sent to PayPal to complete payment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n2026 Annual Banquet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n First Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Last Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n How many?\n *\n \n \n One PersonTwo PeopleThree PeopleFour PeopleFive PeopleSix PeopleSeven PeopleEight PeopleNine PeopleTen People\n\n \n \n\n\n Name(s) of Attendee(s) – please indicate if vegetarian\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Total\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \nSubmit\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n If you are human\, leave this field blank. URL:https://ovcta.org/event/ovcta-annual-meeting-and-awards-banquet-2/ LOCATION:Spring Hollow Golf Club\, 3350 Schuykill Road\, Spring City\, Pennsylvania\, 19475\, United States CATEGORIES:OVCTA Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T160000 DTSTAMP:20260427T125328 CREATED:20251220T214425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T192105Z UID:2285-1774188000-1774195200@ovcta.org SUMMARY:Braiding and Show Prep With Jess Patterson DESCRIPTION:Braiding & Show Prep With Jess Patterson\n\n\n\nJess Patterson will demonstrate braiding and grooming tips.\n\n\n\n\nMarch 22nd\, 2026 at 2:00PMSnow Date: March 29th\, 2026 at 2:00PM \n\n\n\nPlease dress warm and bring a folding chair. \n\n\n\n\n\nRSVPPlease RSVP to amcochrane1@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\n\nOVCTA Members: FREENon-members: $10Payable at Heron’s View \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:Heron’s View Farm861 Nantmeal RdElverson\, PA 19520 \n\n\n\n\n\nCome 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. \n\n\n\n“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 \n\n\n\nSign 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. URL:https://ovcta.org/event/braiding-and-show-prep-with-jess-patterson/ LOCATION:Heron’s View Farm\, 861 Nantmeal Road\, Elverson\, Pennsylvania\, 19520\, United States CATEGORIES:OVCTA Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T235959 DTSTAMP:20260427T125328 CREATED:20260224T192847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T164720Z UID:2399-1775865600-1775951999@ovcta.org SUMMARY:Dressage Clinic with Cameron Banks DESCRIPTION:Dressage Clinic with Cameron Banks\n\n\n\n\nApril 11th\, 2026Millstone Farm\, Pottstown\, PA \n\n\n\nTHERE ARE STILL SESSIONS AVAILABLE!!!\n\n\n\nFMI Contact Kim Leppold at kimleppold@yahoo.comor by phone at 610-574-3378 \n\n\n\n\n\nCost: \n\n\n\n\n$125 per rider\n\n\n\n$5 for OVCTA members to audit\n\n\n\n$10 for non-member to audit.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:Millstone Farm280 Porters Mill RoadPottstown\, PA \n\n\n\n\n\nCameron 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! \n\n\n\nTo reserve and schedule your spot\, contact Kim Leppold at kimleppold@yahoo.com\, or 610-574-3378 URL:https://ovcta.org/event/dressage-clinic-with-cameron-banks/ LOCATION:Millstone Farm\, 280 Porters Mill Road\, Pottstown\, Pennsylvania\, United States CATEGORIES:OVCTA Event ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Leppold":MAILTO:kimleppold@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T235959 DTSTAMP:20260427T125328 CREATED:20251220T214959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T215001Z UID:2288-1779494400-1779580799@ovcta.org SUMMARY:Schooling at Ludwig's Corner DESCRIPTION:Schooling at Ludwig’s Corner\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLudwig’s Corner Schooling – May 23\, 2026\n\n\n\nBack by popular demand! Are you ready to go to Ludwig’s Corner? Come and practice your test\, 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. \n\n\n\n\nMore details will be posted on the OVCTA Spring Dressage Show page when they become available. URL:https://ovcta.org/event/schooling-at-ludwigs-corner/ LOCATION:Ludwig’s Corner\, 1325 Pottstown Pike\, Glenmoore\, Pennsylvania\, 19343\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T235959 DTSTAMP:20260427T125328 CREATED:20251220T215337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T195248Z UID:2292-1779580800-1779667199@ovcta.org SUMMARY:OVCTA Spring Dressage Show DESCRIPTION:OVCTA Spring Dressage Show\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchooling at Ludwig’s Corner will be held May 23\, 2026.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOVCTA Spring Dressage Show\n\n\n\nMay 24\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nLocation: Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Grounds\, 1325 Pottstown Pike\, Glenmoore\, PA \n\n\n\n\n\nSee the OVCTA Spring Dressage Show page for more information!! URL:https://ovcta.org/event/2292/ LOCATION:Ludwig’s Corner\, 1325 Pottstown Pike\, Glenmoore\, Pennsylvania\, 19343\, United States CATEGORIES:OVCTA Event END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR