The 2007
USDF
dressage tests
are
available! Click
here.
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The beauty of the horse unfolds
and increases only if he is improved through his own virtues and
talents. The art in horsemanship must be perceived only as a
verification and fulfillment of the horse. . . . Riders must want
to grow. For that process is, indeed, the art.
-- Charles deKunffy, The Athletic Development of the Dressage
Horse
Hawaii Isle Dressage and Combined Training Association
was founded in 1989 by a group of Big Island riders who
wanted to learn
more about the art and sport of dressage, while also building skills in
jumping and cross-country riding.
HIDCTA is a USDF Group Member
Organization (GMO), and our regular members are automatically
enrolled as group members of USDF. HIDCTA has an elected
Board of
Governors; elections are held at the annual general membership meeting
in January of each year. Member benefits include:
- New!
The 2008 Calendar has been posted, along
with 2007 year-end award winners.
- Activities: We offer a variety of
events including competitions,
schooling clinics, meetings, workshops for show
management and competitors, video showings, trail rides, and a holiday
party. Our membership is island-wide, and activities are usually
located in one of the three population centers on the island:
Hilo (east side), Waimea (north central), and Kailua-Kona (west coast).
-
HIDCTA Web Log
(Blog). Read, join, comment, post pictures! To join, email pattier@aol.com
- Communications:
HIDCTA publishes a newsletter, HIDCTA Collection, which
contains
articles, photos, member advertisements, a calendar of events, and
information about club activities.
- Competitive
Awards: Each time a horse and rider team receives a dressage
test score
of 60% or above at an HIDCTA regular show, they receive a certificate
of accomplishment. We offer show or division high-point awards, and
year-end awards in both dressage and jumping. We also recognize great
sportsmanship, our
hardworking volunteeers, and the School Horse of the
Year.
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