The Blackstone Valley Dressage and Combined Training Association (BVDCTA) was established in January 2008 by a group of people in Central Massachusetts who felt there was a lack of coordinated events within the community for dressage and combined training riders. The BVDCTA's mission statement is to educate and inspire riders of all disciplines and all levels about dressage and combined training by providing the
WOW! Lots of Stuff has been going on!
We had our Dressage Show at Tower Hill Farm on June 14th and it was Great! There were a small number of riders for this show and, boy!, did they get their money's worth!
Crystal Taylor was our wonderful L judge and she was Fantastic! She judged the rider's tests, then gave them an impromptu, mini private lesson working on issues they had in their test. WOW! Thank you SO much Judge Crystal Taylor for giving our competitors a Great experience!
Next up is our Upcoming 2-Phase & Dressage Show on June 28th at Azrael Acres!
This is a beautiful facility in Uxbridge, MA with Tons of parking, large rings, great jumps, AWESOME PRIZES, fun friendly atmosphere, etc...
Entries should be post-marked by June 22nd - please see the Shows & Clinics for the entry form.
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Come Show with us!
A Great Time is had by All!!
So WHAT else have we been up to??
We have been diligently working on becoming 501(c)3 (non-profit) and raising funds to help with the cost of setting this up with the Government.
We've got tons of ideas on the burners for upcoming clinics, shows and 2 & 3 Phases.
We're all very excited about this initiative! Please check back often for more updates!
Photos are up
for the 2-Phase & Dressage Show
at Azrael Acres
144 Williams St., Uxbridge, MA
Go to:
http://dexterpix.exposuremanager.com/g/bvdcta
Results are up!
~ SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ~
(Please see Shows & Clinics Page for more info on any of the below events)
March 29, 2009 - Clinic w/ Nona Bianchi (dressage)Azrael Acres, 144 Williams St, Uxbridge, MA
April 26, 2009 - First Annual BVDCTA Hunter Pace, Upton State Forest, Upton, MA - See Photos & Past Events Page for Results and Photos!
May 9, 2009 - Second Annual Spring Tack Sale, Dudley-Gendron Post, 158 Boston Rd, Sutton, MA - See Below for Flyer / Table Sign Up Form!
May 22-23, 2009 - Claudia Coombs Clinic (gaited dressage), Tahuri Farm, Upton, MA
June 14, 2009 - Dressage Show at Tower Hill Farm,
June 28, 2009 - 2-Phase Event & Dressage Show at Azrael Acres,
September 27, 2009 - 2-Phase Event & Dressage Show at
Clinics w/ Kelli Kinney: Next Clinic...
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!! NEW !!
Grand Prix Dressage Rider/Trainer comes to Uxbridge Bi-Monthly!
Thursday June 25, 2009 3PM on...
at Azrael Acres Uxbridge, MA
Please contact danielle@bvdcta.com for more info or to reserve your spot.
Please make Checks Payable to BVDCTA
