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2024 CVDA

SCHOOLING SHOWS

Green Mountain Horse Association

Rte. 106, South Woodstock, VT

Consider making a weekend of it at GMHA!

Our Development Days (Ride-Review or Ride-Review-Ride) are on the Saturday before each show. A separate entry is required, click here for more info. Stabling is available at GMHA for one night or two.

Click here for easy to understand USEF & CVDA dressage show rule highlights.

Thank you to our 2024 sponsors for their donations of prizes, awards and general financial support.

Spring Schooling Show

Sunday, May 5, 2024
Opening Date: April 6th

Closing Date: April 24th

Click here to enter

Click here for a step-by-step-instruction sheet for using the new Fox Village entry system

Waiver (Must be uploaded with entry): CVDA/GMHA Waiver
NOTE: use this waiver NOT the USEF waiver

Judges:
Melanie Cerny "r" Amesbury, MA

Viviane Pilicy "L" Waltham, MA

Ride Times:

Stabling Assignments:

Results:

Summer Schooling Show

Sunday, July 21, 2024

Opening Date: June 16th

Closing Date: July 9th

Enter Online:

Judges:

Keith Angstadt "r" Bradford, MA

Lynda Angstadt "L" Bradford, MA

Waiver (Must be uploaded with entry): CVDA/GMHA Waiver

Ride Times:

Stabling Assignments:

Results:

Fall Schooling Show

Sunday, September 8, 2024

Opening Date: August 3rd

Closing Date: August 29th

Enter Online:

Judges:

Catie Waterman "r" Ferrisburgh, VT
Meg Hilly "L" Waitsfield, VT

Waiver (Must be uploaded with entry): CVDA/GMHA Waiver

Ride Times:

Stabling Assignments:

Results:

SCHOOLING SHOW ENTRY PROCESS

Entries are taken as received online or by postmark starting on the opening date. Complete entries have preference. Sign your entry, include the correct fees, and make sure your Rabies and Coggins certificates and GMHA Waiver are current and uploaded, emailed or mailed along with the entry. You do need to send the Rabies, Coggins and GMHA Waiver for each show. If the show fills, a waiting list is created and you will be notified if we have an opening. Entries on the waiting list are considered by entry date with no preference given to CVDA members.

Our shows fill quickly — Please get your entries in early!

Your entry cannot be scheduled if it is not accompanied by full payment.

CVDA SCHOOLING SHOW PRIZE LIST

Where to find the tests (click on the type):

NEW! LEADLINE CLASS - Small Arena
1. Leadline - Ages 12 and under

INTRODUCTORY (INTRO) DIVISIONS - Small Arena
Introductory (Intro) Level Junior
2. USDF Introductory Test A (Walk-Trot)/Junior
3. USDF Introductory Test B (Walk, Trot)/Junior
4. USDF Introductory Test C (Walk, Trot, Canter)/Junior
Introductory (Intro) Level Senior
5. USDF Introductory Test A (Walk, Trot)/Senior
6. USDF Introductory Test B (Walk, Trot)/Senior
7. USDF Introductory Test C (Walk, Trot, Canter)/Senior

TRAINING LEVEL DIVISIONS - Small Arena
Training Level Junior
8. USEF Training Level Test 1/Junior
9. USEF Training Level Test 2/Junior
10. USEF Training Level Test 3/Junior
Training Level Senior
11. USEF Training Level Test 1/Senior
12. USEF Training Level Test 2/Senior
13. USEF Training Level Test 3/Senior

FIRST LEVEL DIVISIONS - Large Arena
First Level Junior
14. USEF First Level Test 1/Junior
15. USEF First Level Test 2/Junior
16. USEF First Level Test 3/Junior
First Level Senior
17. USEF First Level Test 1/Senior
18. USEF First Level Test 2/Senior
19. USEF First Level Test 3/Senior

SECOND LEVEL & ABOVE TEST OF CHOICE (TOC) DIVISION - Large Arena
(Junior & Senior Riders Combined)
20. Second Level TOC **
21. Third Level TOC **
22. Fourth Level TOC **
23. FEI TOC **

EVENTING DIVISION - Small Arena
(Junior & Senior Riders Combined)
Riders showing in this division may cross-enter into the other divisions; those scores will be eligible for awards in those divisions.
24E. NEW! USEA Starter Test
25E. USEA Beginner Novice Test A and/or B**
26E. USEA Novice Level Test A and/or B**
27E. USEA Training Test A and/or B**
28E. USEA Prelim Level Test A and/or B**
29E. Any higher level USEA test(s)** (Intermediate & Advanced tests to be ridden in Large Arena)

**NOTE! ALL TEST OF CHOICE (TOC) CLASSES**
**Classes 20, 21, 22, 23 & 25E-29E, 30F, 31W, 32W, 33P and 34C-36C (July only):
Rider must specify test(s) to be ridden.
Rider may enter class twice, as long as tests are different and separate entry fee is paid per ride.

MUSICAL FREESTYLE DIVISION - Large Arena
(Junior & Senior Riders Combined)
30F. Musical Freestyle TOC**
Specify Level (Training-Grand Prix)
Rider must supply music and make arrangements for sound equipment.

WESTERN DRESSAGE DIVISION - Small Arena
31W. Western Dressage TOC - Junior (WDAA Intro tests 1 - 4 and WDAA Basic Tests 1 - 4)**
32W. Western Dressage TOC - Senior (WDAA Intro tests 1 - 4 and WDAA Basic Tests 1- 4)**

PARA DRESSAGE DIVISION
(Junior & Senior Riders Combined)
33P. Para Dressage TOC**

NEW! CONNEMARA DRESSAGE DIVISION (July Show only - first classes of the day)
(Junior & Senior Riders Combined)
34C. Introductory Level TOC** - Small Arena
35C. Training Level TOC** - Small Arena
36C. First Level and Above TOC** - Large Arena

CVDA SCHOOLING SHOW HIGH SCORE AWARDS

High Point Awards for each show will be given in the following divisions:

• Introductory Level Junior
• Introductory Level Senior
• Training Level Junior
• Training Level Senior
• First Level Junior
• First Level Senior
• Second Level and Above (Jr & Sr combined)
• Eventing (Jr & Sr combined)
• Western Dressage (Jr & Sr combined)

• A horse and rider combination can only win one High Point award at any show.
• If a horse and rider combination qualifies for more than one award, they will be given the award at the higher level.
• Riders can win more than one award if they are competing more than one horse.

Musical Freestyles are not eligible for Show High Point Awards.

Click here for info on CVDA HIGH SCORE
YEAR END AWARDS

CVDA ANIMAL WELFARE STATEMENT

The rules pertaining to dressage competition prohibit the use of appliances, devices, and drugs. Instead, the emphasis is on progressive training and a cooperative partnership between horse and rider. As part of its mission, CVDA offers educational programs which explore and demonstrate classical and humane training methods.

CVDA RETURNED CHECK POLICY

Any returned check will incur an additional $40 fee. The person is then not eligible to participate in any CVDA activities until the indebtedness has been paid in full with a bank/cashier’s check. Once the indebtedness has been cleared, payment for any future activity must be paid with a bank/cashier’s check.

CVDA PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR POLICY

At any Central Vermont Dressage Association (CVDA) event, it is compulsory that all riders mounted at any time or anywhere on the competition/event showgrounds, competing at any level, wear properly fitted protective headgear which meets or exceeds current applicable ASTM/SEI (American Society for Testing and Materials/Safety Equipment Institute) standards for equestrian use and carries the SEI tag “Protective Headgear,” with chin strap secured.

For riders under 18 years of age, it is the responsibility of the parent, guardian or trainer to insure that the protective headgear worn complies with appropriate safety standards for protective headgear intended for equestrian use, and is properly fitted and in good condition.
Riders over age 18 are responsible for their protective headgear complying with the standards. CVDA and the facility hosting the CVDA event are not responsible for checking equestrian helmets for such compliance.

Any rider without protective headgear will immediately be prohibited from further participation in the CVDA event until such headgear is properly in place and/or, at CVDA’s sole discretion, may be prohibited from participating further in the CVDA event.

CVDA and the host facility make no representation or warranty, express or implied, about any protective headgear/equestrian helmet, and cautions riders that death or serious injury may result despite wearing such protective headgear as all equestrian sports involve inherent dangerous risk and as no helmet can protect against all foreseeable injuries.

Central Vermont Dressage Association, Inc is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.