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DVCTA Year End Awards Winners


Closing date  for the March 20 Dressage Show is extending to Tuesday, March 16th.
 

DVCTA  2010 Schooling Show Dates Are Posted

We are gearing up for the 2010 DVCTA Dressage schooling shows and need VOLUNTEERS to help manage the shows.  We will need 3 to 5 volunteers each show for jobs such as, scribes, runners, parking cars, and scorers.  There are half-day positions, as well as full day, and lunch is provided.  This is a great way to earn your qualifications for the DVCTA Year-End Awards, and don't forget the DVCTA Dollars which are a good way to lower your costs for showing & clinics.. Please contact: Erika Nesler emnesler@hotmail.com.    Phone 302 545-9356

Prize List for 2010 Show is Posted

We are looking for a few Volunteers!

Half-day opportunities are available for scribes, runners, stewards, and tear-down.

Several jobs available where no horse experience is needed!

We have some wonderful judges to scribe for: Barbara Ebner and Elizabeth Madlener.

PLUS you get a neat Dressage At Fair Hill t-shirt.

Please contact : Anecia @ anecia@zoominternet.net or 484-994-5949 to volunteer, or with any questions.


Watch the legendary Edward Gal's fascinating masterclass from Olympia 2009.

Here Edward shares some of his training secrets aboard Moorlands Totilas' half sister,

Sisther de Jeu, a ten-year-old mare by Gribaldi x Amor.

 


The purpose of The Marilyn O. Heath Judges Education Fund is to provide judge training scholarships to DVCTA members in good standing, and assist organizers in funding DVCTA sponsored dressage judge education programs.


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USDF Membership Dues to Increase for 2010  Given the current economic circumstances, it should come as no surprise that USDF membership rates will increase.  The USDF currently has a budget deficit and they have determined in an increase in membership dues are necessary effective12/1/2009.  There will also be new 'levels' of membership.  For the proposed fee structure, see http://www.usdf.org/docs/about/about-usdf/governance/DuesIncrease2010BudgetImpact.pdf

Support the New USDF National Education Center at the Kentucky Horse Park. To date, DVCTA has pledged a total of $8000.00 to USDF for the new USDF National Education Center at the Kentucky Horse Park. Our annual pledge from members is $1600.00. For 2009, we have $900
and we need members to donate or raise $700 to complete the pledge for this year. More information about the Education Center can be found at: http://www.usdf.org/about/about-usdf/nec/index.asp
Donations should be made out to DVCTA & will be sent as one check into USDF. Members
can send their checks to: DVCTA, P.O. Box 793, Unionville, PA 19375. Thank you.


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   Upcoming DVCTA Events  

 

DVCTA's Marilyn O. Heath Judge's education fund invites you to  an afternoon of judge training with  Anne Rawle  on March 21st at New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, PA          Note:
Our fearless leader Jessica Ransehousen has unfortunately had to cancel leading the judges' clinic on March 21st, as she has been called out of the country over that weekend.  The good news is that Anne Rawle is graciously willing to step in and take over the reins that day, Anne is a USEF 'S'  judge with years of experience judging, training, and breeding sport horses. Learn more about Anne and Watermark Farm at the following website

She will be discussing the ins and outs of judging second, third and fourth levels, using video and a participatory format. It is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in improving their judging skills, and for those riding or hoping to ride at those levels. Sponsored by DVCTA's Marilyn O. Heath Judge's education fund  Time 12:30pm to 5:00 pm The cost is $25.00 per person, or $20.00 for DVCTA Members Refreshments will be served All are welcome!!!

Please RSVP to Anne Moss annemoss@verizon.net or call 610-380-1518.

March 28, 2010 DVCTA presents a Gymnastics Jumping Clinic with Kate Ditchey Hicks  at Cedar Springs Farm 538 Gum Tree Rd, Cochranville, PA. Kate will be available to teach both group and private lessons. Group and private lessons for members are $50 and $60. For nonmembers $60 and $70. Checks made out to DVCTA should be sent to Carol Swetlin 300 Hannum Mill Rd, West Grove, PA 19390

 

 


   
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