Connecticut Dressage & Combined Training Association
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CDCTA Dressage & Combined Training Schooling Shows

CDCTA Shows
We offer up to six ribbons awarded in each class

Additional Awards:
  • High Point & Reserve Award Dressage: (CDCTA Adult, Junior, & Non-Member 
  • Best Score & Reserve Award Combined Test: (CDCTA Adult, Junior, & Non-Member) 
  • Day End High Point Awards: awarded to the highest (Champion) and second highest (Reserve) Dressage Score or Best Combined Training Score by a Horse & Rider combination 
  • Best Score Combined Test: awarded to the lowest score (dressage and jumping penalties combined) 
  • Thoroughbred Incentive Program (TIP) Awards: Champion and Reserve at dressage and combined training levels
  • National Dressage Pony Cup Awards: High Point and Reserve pony and small horse
Other Show Information:
  • Current negative Coggins and Rabies vaccination certificates are mandatory and must accompany entry. Current certificates will be kept on file for the year.
  • The show will be run in accordance with USEF/USDF/USEA rules.
  • Three tests per day maximum per horse (excludes Lead Line tests).​
  • All competitors must wear helmets that are ASTM/SEI certified.  
  • Classes may be combined, split, or cancelled at the discretion of management.
  • Bitless Bridle optional: Must ride hors concours or HC (not eligible for Year End Awards)
  • Please treat the grounds as you would your own property.  ​
  • No alcohol or family pets. ​​


Our Partners
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CDCTA offers T.I.P Classes at all our shows!
​Click T.I.P logo for more information.
CDCTA is a partner show for the National Dressage Pony Cup. The NDPC will provide High Point and Reserve High Point for Dressage Tests ridden independently for Pony and Small Horse.
Pony (14.2 hands or 149cm and under with shoes) 
A Small Horse, as designated by the National Dressage Pony Cup, is any breed of horse or pony that measures taller than a pony, but less than 16hh with shoes. The official NDPC range is more than 149cm, to less than 163cm with shoes.
Not sure? We will have a measuring stick on show day at the secretary booth.
Click the 
NDPC for more information

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Updated 11/2025
  • Home
  • About
    • About CDCTA
    • Board
    • Ernie
    • Newsletter
    • Community Outreach
    • Donors and Sponsors
  • Events
    • Event Calendar
    • Horse Shows >
      • 2025 Horse Show Information and Entry
      • Current Show Year
      • Lead Line Dressage
      • Past Show Year's Results
    • Clinics, Lectures, and Other Events >
      • Paint and Sip
      • Maynard Clinic Registration
    • Volunteer
    • Past Events
  • Year End Awards
    • Eligibility & Awards >
      • Combined Training
      • Dressage
      • Eventing
      • Special Awards
    • 2025 Year End Awards Luncheon >
      • YEA 2025 Combined Test Online Submission
      • YEA 2025 Schooling Dressage Online Submission
      • YEA 2025 Recognized Dressage Online Submission
      • YEA 2025 Eventing Online Submission
    • Past Award Winners >
      • 2024 Award Winners
      • 2023 Award Winners
      • 2022 Award Winners
    • Special Award Organizations >
      • National Dressage Pony Cup
      • The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program
  • Resources
    • Current Dressage Tests
  • Membership
    • Become a Member
    • Scholarships >
      • Scholarship Application
      • Past Scholarships Recipients
    • Volunteer
    • CDCTA Sponsored Teams >
      • Junior/Young Rider Dressage Team
      • NRADC Team
  • Contact