Don’t forget the spend some time reviewing the recorded sessions from previous Zooms
IDCTA Education Recognition Program
Dates for submission events attended: 11/1/23 (retrioactive) to 10/31/24
The mission of the IDCTA Education Series is to foster a community of equestrians
who are as eager to learn and develop their skills, as they are to compete.
This program intends to reward riders and unmounted horsemen alike, for their dedication to continuing education, by awarding points
to the various educational sessions (mounted and unmounted) offered throughout the calendar year.
The submissions can be from any horse related educational activities.
Examples could be educational activities at Pony Club Rallies, certification programs and horse behavioral sessions.
These activities will be tracked as you complete and at the end of the year, the points will be added up and certificates and ribbons will be awarded at the banquet for anyone who has submitted entries and meet the threshold outlined in the flyer.
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The Illinois Dressage and Combined Training Association at
Silverwood Farm • Camp Lake, WI
IDCTA Summer Kickoff Dressage Show (#320371)
Friday, June 21, 2024, and Saturday, June 22, 2024
IDCTA Summer Dressage (#316157)
Sunday, June 23, 2024
USEF-licensed / USDF-recognized Level #3 Dressage Competitions
OFFICIAL QUALIFYING COMPETITION FOR THE:
2024 FEI North American Youth Championships, 2024 USEF Children Dressage National
Championship, 2024 USEF Pony Rider Dressage National Championship, 2024 Adequan®/USEF
Junior Dressage National Championship, 2024 Horseware Ireland/USEF Young Rider Dressage
National Championship, 2024 Adequan®/USEF Brentina Cup Dressage National Championship, 2024
Markel/USEF Young and Developing Horse Dressage National Championships, 2024 Neue
Schule/USEF Intermediaire I Dressage National Championship, 2024 Neue Schule/USEF Grand
Prix Dressage National Championship, 2024 Adequan®/USEF Para Dressage National
Championship, 2024 FEI World Breeding Championships for Young Horses in Dressage (Five-, Six-,
and Seven-Year Olds), and the 2024 Great American/USDF Regional Championship.
Show Schedule
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IDCTA Schooling Show Series Q&A Zoom Session
March 20, 2024 | 7 PM CST
Topics discussed will include entering shows, entering year end awards,
qualifying for championships, and general guidelines for showing.
Questions and Answers from Session
Virtual Ride-a-Test with Margaret Freeman
April 8 until May 30, 2024
IDCTA is striving to provide educational opportunities for as many riders as possible at an affordable cost. In
order to provide maximum exposure, we are offering a Virtual Ride-a-Test program using videos and Zoom technology. It
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Virtual Show Series 2024
IDCTA Virtual Show Series Starts January 19th for the First Show
Be Prepared for the Show Season!Ride a dressage test from your home barn and have it evaluated by judges that you may see in the arenas this spring and summer!
The judges for the IDCTA Virtual Show Series are rated “R” and “S”.This is a great opportunity to get feedback from a judge and improve your test without affecting your year-end scores.
No stabling or travel costs, so virtual shows cost less. The experience is private, you and the Judge, one-on-one.
If you are worried about the size of your arena-Remember that as long as the arena is smaller than a real dressage arena, it can be used for the video.
Note: For Green as Grass Championship, Test B will be accepted
Virtual Horse Show Video Instructions
Virtual show Results
IDCTA One Day Eventing Clinic with Eric Dierks
Stonehedge Farm, 935 172nd Ave. Union Grove, WI. 53182
Clinic Date May 4, 2024 l Opening Date: April 4 l Closing Date: April 26th
Limited Space Available
$100 to IDCTA members l $120 to non-members
Stabling $35/day
Contact Eric Dierks for details (703)297-2329
IDCTA presents a Livestream Interview with Will Coleman, hosted by Eric Dierks
May 14th, 7pm central time.
Navigating Equestrian Pursuits in College
Presented by Kelly Theisen
May 15, 2024 | 7 p.m. CST
If you are considering pursuing Equine Studies in college or you are the parent of a student, this is the seminar for you.
How do you choose the right program when considering Equine Studies or when combining riding with equine
activities with your studies at college?
What to consider.
· Opportunities to ride and/or compete in college
· Major in Equestrian Studies
Kelly will discuss the many things that influence your decision and answer your questions.