Welcome to CVDA

The Central Vermont Dressage Association, Inc., is a non-profit organization promoting the art and sport of dressage by providing educational and competitive opportunities to enhance the understanding of and appreciation for the discipline of dressage.

  • CVDA member Lisa Mair created and donated this poster to the CVDA Silent Auction. (Photo by Mark Buck)
  • Nathalie Ferneau and her mom, Lisa, try on the cowboy hat at the CVDA Silent Auction. (Photo by Mark Buck)
  • CVDA President Lindsey Quinn opens the awards ceremony. (Photo by Mark Buck)
  • Lauren Buck and Nathalie Ferneau display their awards. (Photo by Mark Buck)
  • Linda Williamson accepted the Freestyle Year End High Score award for winner Jutta Lee. (Photo by Mark Buck)
  • Andrea Morgan was CVDA's 2012 Second Level and Above winner. (Photo by Mark Buck)
  • Bob Piro was CVDA's 2012 Event Test Year End High Score Winner. (Photo by Mark Buck)
  • Polly Schmid won CVDA's 2012 First Level Award. (Photo by Mark Buck)
  • Nathalie Ferneau receives the CVDA Junior First Level award.(Photo by Mark Buck)
  • Candace Piscopo was 2012 CVDA Senior Training Level High Score winner. (Photo by Mark Buck)
  • Lauren Buck was CVDA's Junior Training Level High Score winner. (Photo by Mark Buck)
  • Deb Ogden was presented with CVDA's 2012 Sportsmanship Award.
  • Sue Schwaiger accepts her award for 2012 CVDA Volunteer of the Year.
  • Our beautiful handmade plaques are always a cherished award.
  • The Silent Auction was large and varied, filled with items we all wanted! (Photo by Mark Buck)

CVDA is a Region 8 Group Member Organization (GMO) of the United States Dressage Federation. Our Bylaws are available upon request. Our membership includes riders, trainers, competitors, and students of dressage, from all parts of northern New England and from all walks of life.

CVDA Animal Welfare Statement

The rules pertaining to dressage competition prohibit the use of appliances, devices, and drugs. Instead, the emphasis is on progressive training and a cooperative partnership between horse and rider.

As part of its mission, CVDA offers educational programs which explore and demonstrate classical and humane training methods.

Central Vermont Dressage Association (“CVDA”) Protective Headgear Policy

At any CVDA event, it is compulsory that all riders mounted at any time or anywhere on the competition/event showgrounds, competing at any level, wear properly fitted protective headgear which meets or exceeds current applicable ASTM/SEI (American Society for Testing and Materials/Safety Equipment Institute) standards for equestrian use and carries the SEI tag “Protective Headgear,” with chin strap secured.

For riders under 18 years of age, it is the responsibility of the parent, guardian or trainer to insure that the protective headgear worn complies with appropriate safety standards for protective headgear intended for equestrian use, and is properly fitted and in good condition. Riders over age 18 are responsible for their protective headgear complying with the standards. Central Vermont Dressage Association and the facility hosting the CVDA event are not responsible for checking equestrian helmets for such compliance.

Any rider without protective headgear will immediately be prohibited from further participation in the CVDA event until such headgear is properly in place and/or, at CVDA’s sole discretion, may be prohibited from participating further in the CVDA event.

Central Vermont Dressage Association and the host facility make no representation or warranty, express or implied, about any protective headgear/equestrian helmet, and cautions riders that death or serious injury may result despite wearing such protective headgear as all equestrian sports involve inherent dangerous risk and as no helmet can protect against all foreseeable injuries.

Read USEF Protective Headgear Policy, Effective 3/1/2011

Spring Show

Download CVDA's 2013 Spring Schooling Show Day Sheets (final) and stabling assignments (final). The show takes place on May 25 at GMHA on new footing!.

Gribbons Clinic

The 2013 CVDA Grant has been awarded to Joy Congdon, who will manage a clinic with Anne Gribbons at Pirouette Farm (Norwich, VT) on June 6-7. CVDA members audit for free; reduced rate ($25/day) for NEDA members! Download the entry/audit form for more info.

CVDA Survey

Let us know how we're doing. Download our CVDA Survey Form and return it to us.

Vote!

Don't forget to vote June 1-30 for USDF Participating Member Delegates. Login at www.usdf.org