CDCTA 2026 Schooling Show Series
May 10th * July 12th * September 20th * October 18th
2026 Prizelist:
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CDCTA Show Rules
Awards:
Class Awards: CDCTA awards up to 6 ribbons per class at each of our shows
Day End Awards: CDCTA members are eligible for High Point Dressage awards and Low Point Combined Test awards at each of our shows. Dressage awards to be awarded to the highest and second highest dressage score of the day (Any USDF, USEA, USEF, or WDAA test is eligible; leadline scores are not eligible). Combined test awards to be awarded to the best (lowest) and second best final combined test score (dressage + jumping penalties) of the day (Pre-Elementary through Training combined test levels are eligible; leadline scores and ground pole CT scores are not eligible)
We offer the following categories:
High Point Dressage: Adult and Junior Champion and Reserve Champion
Combined Test: Adult and Junior Champion and Reserve Champion
Specialty Awards: CDCTA awards Thoroughbred Incentive Program awards (Champion and Reserve Champion) for each division in addition to the National Pony Cup awards (Champion and Reserve Champion) for the overall best scoring ponies up to 14.2hh.
General Rules and Guidelines:
Leadline Dressage Rules:
Class Awards: CDCTA awards up to 6 ribbons per class at each of our shows
Day End Awards: CDCTA members are eligible for High Point Dressage awards and Low Point Combined Test awards at each of our shows. Dressage awards to be awarded to the highest and second highest dressage score of the day (Any USDF, USEA, USEF, or WDAA test is eligible; leadline scores are not eligible). Combined test awards to be awarded to the best (lowest) and second best final combined test score (dressage + jumping penalties) of the day (Pre-Elementary through Training combined test levels are eligible; leadline scores and ground pole CT scores are not eligible)
We offer the following categories:
High Point Dressage: Adult and Junior Champion and Reserve Champion
Combined Test: Adult and Junior Champion and Reserve Champion
Specialty Awards: CDCTA awards Thoroughbred Incentive Program awards (Champion and Reserve Champion) for each division in addition to the National Pony Cup awards (Champion and Reserve Champion) for the overall best scoring ponies up to 14.2hh.
General Rules and Guidelines:
- A negative Coggins test dated within one year of the show date is mandatory and must accompany entry. Current certificates uploaded to EventEntries will be kept on file for the year for each show you enter.
- The show will run in accordance with the relevant USEF/USDF/USEA/WDAA/USAWE rules. Please make sure you are familiar with the rules that pertain to the classes you are entering.
- CDCTA has a three dressage test maximum per horse (this does not include leadline tests.) Show participants are welcome and encouraged to enter more than one combined test level and a horse may go in multiple classes with different riders as long as it does not exceed the three dressage test limit.
- All competitors must wear helmets that are ASTM/SEI certified when mounted.
- Classes may be combined, split, or cancelled at the discretion of management.
- Please treat the show grounds as you would your own property.
- Please no alcohol or family pets at any CDCTA show.
- CDCTA allows riders to complete their dressage tests in bitless bridles, but they must ride hors concours (HC - rider will receive a score but not be included in final placings). Please let the secretary know when you enter that you will be riding HC. HC scores are not eligible for Year End Awards. Riders competing in WDAA test may use bitless bridles where WDAA rules allow without riding HC.
Leadline Dressage Rules:
- Walk and walk/trot leadline dressage classes as well as the leadline combined test class are open to riders 8 years and under who have never competed in any riding class other than Leadline at a horse show
- Riders may show traditional or western dressage
- Riders are required to direct their own mounts; handler’s interference will be penalized
- Posting diagonals will not count
- No covered stirrups allowed
- Handler must be 14 years or older and dressed in neat, appropriate attire. Side walkers are allowed without penalty for exhibitors 3 years and under
- Grab straps are permitted, but usage is subject to penalty at the discretion of the judge
- CDCTA utilizes their own leadline dressage tests for the shows which can be found here: http://www.cdctaonline.com/uploads/6/6/1/4/66145613/leadline-dressage-test-a___b-2011.pdf
Our Partners
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CDCTA offers T.I.P Classes at all our shows!
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CDCTA is a partner show for the National Dressage Pony Cup. The NDPC will provide High Point and Reserve High Point for Dressage Tests (including combined test dressage tests) ridden independently for Ponies.
A Pony, as designated by the National Dressage Pony Cup, is any breed of horse or pony that measures 14.2 hands or 149cm and under with shoes. Click the NDPC for more information |
