The CDCTA 2025 Summer Series Dressage Schooling Shows at Great Meadow
As I sit down to write this report on the June, July, and August dressage schooling shows at Great Meadow, they kind of all blend together, which is because they all ran smoothly with no adverse weather events or drama!
The June show is always popular, and we ran two full rings, which is partly due to our recognized show running the following week and it gives riders to school their tests in the same setting as the recognized show. Great Meadow was holding a press day and a drone view of the show made it onto the DC evening news!
The July 10 show was a little light on entries 10 days before the show so we decided to run just one ring, which actually turned out to be a bit of a mistake as there were quite a few last minute entries that we had to turn away. Like all show organizers, we find it incredibly frustrating when riders send in their entries on closing date or even later. August 14 was the final show of the year and we ran a full two ring show.
As always, I am indebted to all of the volunteers who make these popular shows a success. Special thanks to The A-team: Bekah Bartley - Show Secretary. Ildiko Foreman – Grounds Manager and wearer of many hats. Jessi Whitmoyer – Volunteer Coordinator. Thank you Samantha, Haynie SDH Photography for your continued coverage at all the shows and for sharing your fabulous photos with us.
Congratulations to the Summer Series winners:-
Training Level
Champion: Michaela Yowaiski
Reserve Champion: Christina Oatis
First Level
Champion: Courtney Bolam
Second Level
Champion: Susan Watters
Reserve Champion: Michelle Adamson
Third Level
Champion: Anna Gibson
Fourth Level
Champion: Karen Rice
Winner's prizes will be awarded at the Annual Awards Banquet