Spring Schooling Show

Sunday, May 4, 2025
Opening Date: April 5

Closing Date: April 23

Manager: Becca Rice

Secretary: Amy Plavin

Click here to enter on-line

 Click here for paper entry (available on Opening Date)

Waiver (Must be uploaded with entry): CVDA/GMHA Waiver
NOTE! Use this waiver, NOT the

USEF waiver.

Judges:
Melanie Cerny "r"

Ride Times: HSO

Summer Schooling Show

Sunday, July 20, 2025

Opening Date: June 15

Closing Date: July 5

Co-manager: Amy Bresky

Co-manager: Kylie Tuttle

Secretary: Jennifer Jones

Click here to enter on-line

 Click here for paper entry (available on Opening Date)

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

NOTE! Use this waiver, NOT the

USEF waiver.

Judges: 

Karry Brothers "L" w/ distinction

Katie Rocco "r"

Ride Times: 

Results: 

Fall Schooling Show

Sunday, September 7, 2025

Opening Date: August 2

Closing Date: August 28

Manager: Amy Bresky

Secretary: Shelby Ballantine

Click here to enter on-line

Click here for paper entry (available on Opening Date)

Judges: 

Madeleine Austin "L" w/ distinction
Lesile de Grandmaison "R"

 CVDA DEVELOPMENT DAY & SCHOOLING SHOW POLICIES

HEADGEAR:  AT ANY CVDA EVENT, IT IS COMPULSORY THAT ALL RIDERS MOUNTED AT ANY TIME OR ANYWHERE ON THE SHOWGROUNDS WEAR PROPERLY FITTED PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR.

BRIDLE NUMBERS: NUMBERS ARE TO BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHEN THE HORSE IS OUT OF THE STALL.

ENTRIES:

• Show entries may be made online at cvda.org or by a paper entry (form on cvda.org). Online entries are preferred and ensure that your entry will be received in a timely manner. Development Day entries must be made online. All entries are accepted as they are received. Paper entries must be postmarked as of the opening date, not before.  Complete entries have preference, and you must be paid in full to be scheduled.
• PROOF OF CURRENT NEGATIVE COGGINS & RABIES TEST MUST ACCOMPANY EVERY ENTRY (dated within one year of the last day of the show).  This is a requirement of GMHA to use their showgrounds. Documents can be uploaded when entering online or included with mail-in entry.
• CVDA/GMHA Liability Release must be signed with every entry.  Documents can be uploaded when entering online or included with mail-in entry.
• Horse/rider combination may be entered in no more than two consecutive levels at one competition (i.e., Training - 1st/1st- 2nd, etc.).
• Entry fees per show class:  CVDA Members: $25 Junior (under 18), $30 Senior Non-Members: $30 Junior (under 18), $45 Senior
• Development Day per ride fees: CVDA Members: $55 Non-Members: $75

REFUNDS:
Scratches before closing date will receive refund of entry and stabling fees less office fee(s). After closing date, refunds, less office fee(s), will be given only upon receipt of a veterinary certificate. All refund requests must be received in writing (e-mail acceptable). No refunds after closing date or for “acts of God” which require management to cancel classes or day(s) of competition.

NON-NEGOTIABLE CHECK FEES:
If paying by check, there will be an additional $40 charge for any returned check. In addition, the person will be restricted from participating in all CVDA activities until the account is settled in full.

STABLING:
Participants may arrive at GMHA any time after 3:00 PM on Friday and must depart before 6:00 PM on Sunday.  No bedding is provided.  Shavings are available for purchase at GMHA for $11/bag. Please contact the Show Secretary to order shavings in advance. 

• Stabling costs:  $40/night per stall for CVDA members and $45/night for non-members.  Day stall cost is the same as overnight cost.  Be sure to mark on your entry which nights you want for stabling (Friday and/or Saturday).

Stalls must be completely stripped and broom clean upon departure or GMHA imposes a $50 fee per stall to CVDA, which will be passed on to the individual competitor who did not clean out their stall.

CLASSES:
Classes may be combined, split, or cancelled by CVDA as entries warrant.

WARDROBE: 

• Development Day:  Clinic attire including a collared shirt or polo shirt.
• Show Day: Riders should wear traditional show attire for English or Western dressage.  Paddock boots and half-chaps are allowed.  Jackets are waived if it is hot and will be noted in the show office.  Raincoats and hat covers are allowed in inclement weather.

REGULATIONS:
All CVDA Schooling Shows are run in accordance with USEF Dressage Rules. A summary of applicable USEF Rule highlights may be found on www.cvda.org. For complete rules, see the USEF rulebook or go to www.usef.org.

UNSAFE/DANGEROUS BEHAVIOR:
Any horse/rider deemed to be a danger will be asked to leave the ring and/or warm-up. They will be excused from the event and no refund will be issued. This decision will be made by show management or CVDA Board Member(s).

STALLIONS:
Stallions are not be permitted on show grounds at CVDA Schooling Shows.

NON-COMPETING HORSES:  
Persons bringing non-competing horses to CVDA to school on Development Day and/or Schooling Show dates must use the paper show entry form. They will be assigned a number that must be on the horse at all times. A $15 administrative fee will be charged.

TRAINERS SCHOOLING HORSES:
If your trainer (or anyone else) is mounted on your horse on the show grounds, he/she must sign a CVDA/GMHA Release Form before mounting the horse.  Forms are available in the show office.

PRIZES:
Ribbons will be awarded through 6th place in each class and high score awards are given as shown on cvda.org. It is your responsibility to collect tests and awards. CVDA cannot mail these items.

***PLEASE REMEMBER***

Our Development Days and Schooling Shows are managed and run by volunteers and take weeks of preparation. Please thank them!

CVDA rents the GMHA grounds.  GMHA does not have information on ride times or space in the show on their website.  Please refer to the CVDA website, cvda.org.