If you’re like us you probably can’t believe that it’s 2010! With the holidays behind us and only a couple short (ahem) months of winter left in front of us, it’s time to turn our attentions to the host of events coming our way in 2010.

The CRDA will again hold four schooling shows (May, July, August and October).  We saw a lot of new faces at our 2009 shows and we hope to see you all again this year. If you’re interested in showing but new to the experience, definitely let us know and we’ll be happy to help you learn the ropes. CRDA shows are a great way to experience what it’s like to ride a dressage test in a polished and professional environment without the extreme stress or cost of the big shows. Be a member, join us for at least two shows, ride at least three tests and you may even be eligible for a year-end award!

Spring and Summer Adult Camps have been a big hit in years past and they return to our schedule again this year. These camps are more than just a clinic – spread over 2 or 3 days, with up to two lessons each day, lunch time demos and a general sense of camaraderie, Adult Camps are really a unique experience. We also have standard clinics on the roster and this year we’ve added a new clinician -- Laurel Myers coming to us from Ottawa, Canada -- into the mix. Of course we’ll see the return of popular favorites like Tom Noone as well.

We hope to see you at some (or all) of our events, as this club’s sole goal is to provide enhancing educational opportunities for its members. We’re interested in your feedback so if you’ve experienced something awesome, or awful, please do let us know. CRDA is always taking suggestions for clinicians and we’re always looking for new people to write articles for clinics or shows.  Please contact one of the officers if you are interested. 

We also encourage you to attend our monthly meetings. Held at 7:30pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the “Party Barn” at Apple Knoll (do check the website to make sure there hasn’t been a schedule change), these meetings are open to all members. We talk about what needs to get done in the short term and the long term to help keep this club thriving but we often manage to fit in some socializing over a beverage or a snack.

As always, CRDA could not exist if not for all of our fantastic volunteers.  There are not enough words to describe how invaluable you really are.  We appreciate each and every one of you and hope that you will continue to support CRDA by volunteering.  All of us, the officers, feel privileged to be involved with CRDA.  We hope you all enjoy 2010!!!

Linda Currie, President                          Open, Secretary
Kate Champa, Vice President                Cindi Dickerman, Treasurer

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