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Jan 08, 2021
Enter IDCTA's Virtual Dressage Show Series and Championship
The Illinois Dressage and Combined Training Association has the cure for the wintertime COVID-19 blues . . . join us for a virtual show series! Ride from the comfort of home or your training stable. Use a smartphone or camera to capture your ride and submit it for judging.
| Date | Judge |
| January 22-31 | Fatima Kranz “R” |
| February 19-28 | Dolly Hannon “S” |
| March 19-28 | Renee Johnson “S” |
| April 16-May 2 | Debbie Riehl-Rodriguez “S” |
Classes
| Dressage | Western Dressage | ||
| 1. IDCTA Green as Grass TOC | Test 1, 2, 3 | 1. NAWD Preparation TOC | Test 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 2. Intro TOC | Intro A, B, C | 2. WDAA Intro TOC | Test 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 3. Training Level TOC | Test 1, 2, 3 | 3. WDAA Basic TOC | Test 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 4. First Level TOC | Test 1, 2, 3 | 4. WDAA Level 1 TOC | Test 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 5. Second Level TOC | Test 1, 2, 3 | 5. WDAA Level 2 TOC | Test 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 6. Third Level TOC | Test 1, 2, 3 | 6. WDAA Level 3 TOC | Test 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 7. Fourth Level TOC | Test 1, 2, 3 | 7. WDAA Level 4 TOC | Test 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| 8. Prix Caprilli TOC | Test 1, 2, 3 |
These shows are recognized by the Western Dressage Association of America (WDAA recognition # pending) and eligible for 1⁄2 points for Lifetime Achievement Awards. They are also qualifying shows for the WDAA World Show and eligible for North American Western Dressage TRAX Teams and Individual Awards.
Top six places in each class for dressage and western dressage for Junior, Young Rider, Adult Amateur, and Open divisions will receive ribbons within three weeks after the show closes.
We anticipate that entries will fill quickly and because there is a limited number of rides available for each show. Early registration is recommended. During registration you will declare the division and level you plan to ride in. You will list your test when you submit your video.
Click here to register online.
Championship classes will be included in the April show. To qualify for championship classes, participants need a score of 60% or higher from any test of the level in one of the three previous virtual shows.
Fees are $45/test for IDCTA Members, $55/test for non-members, plus a $10 office fee per horse/rider combination. Please submit one registration per horse/rider combination.
Green as Grass - Training Level may be ridden in large (20 x 60 m) or small (20 x 40 m) arena. First level and above shall be ridden in large arena (20 x 60 m).
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