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.

  • Dinah Rojek at the GMHA June Dressage Show. (Photo by Bambi Prigel)
  • Lindsey Quinn and Chica (Cheatin' Heart) from Dressage Days 2011. (Photo by Reflections)
  • Joy Congdon and Wixen at GMHA. (Photo by Reflections)
  • Weezie Duda and Jazz.
  • Sue Schwaiger and Pommer's Glaede at CVDA Fall Schooling Show. (Photo by Reflex)
  • Jessica Frostman and Jaspers Way. (Nick Goldsmith Photography)
  • Jill Delaney and Hirakimata (owned by Sandy Waugh)

CVDA is a Region 8 Group Member Organization (GMO) of the United States Dressage Federation. CVDA Bylaws are available upon request.

CVDA's membership includes riders, trainers, competitors, and students of dressage, from all parts of Northern New England, and 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

Thank You, USDF!

CVDA Award

Our CVDA Website has just been awarded Best GMO Website in our size category for the second year in a row!

Reminder

2011 Silent Auction and Annual Dinner

Our special Silent Auction to benefit GMHA was fantastic. Thank you to all who donated, and to all who helped make it so!

The Half Halt

Now Available

The October 2011 issue of "The Half Halt" is available for download on the Newsletters page.

Half Halts...

"Untangling the
Red Tape"

Showing? Which USDF memberships and horse registrations do you need now? The USDF has kindly allowed us a reprint of their article trom USDF Connection, the member magazine of the United States Dressage Federation (www.usdf.org) (©2010 USDF. Used by permission. All rights reserved.)