A 501c(3) non-profit membership and volunteer-run organization based in Minnesota and serving more than 800 members across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and North and South Dakota.

 


 

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Bronze Sponsors

 

 Pegasus Riding School

 

Sam Stern/PhotoEsq Imagery

 

Sunborn Stables

  


Video Capabilities on the CSDEA
Web Site


Mar 1, 2010 - Please check out the following article showing a test of our the CSDEA site's new ability to provide video to you, the members of the CSDEA:  2009 USDF Symposium Video

 

 

USDF Region 4 Adult Clinic
April 10-11, 2010

 

Jan. 22, 2010 - CSDEA is hosting the USDF Region 4 Adult Clinic at the Leatherdale Equine Center on the St. Paul campus of the University of Minnesota.  The clinic dates are Saturday and Sunday, April 10 and 11, 2010. Olympic Bronze Medalist at the Barcelona Olympics, Charlotte Bredahl-Baker, will lead this wonderful weekend of learning, focusing on using the dressage training pyramid.

Intended to provide a solid learning experience for auditors, the Adult Clinic features eight horse and rider combinations at a variety of levels facing common training challenges.


RIDERS:
You must be a USDF GMO and/or Participating Member to apply as a rider.  Applications are due February 12, 2010.  Go here for more information.

AUDITORS:  Pre-register to audit by March 26, 2010 to receive the discounted rate of $40 for one day or $70 for both days (USDF members only – all CSDEA members get the discounted rate since members are automatically given a USDF membership).  To register, click here.


VOLUNTEERS:
All volunteers audit for free!  If you’re interested in volunteering, email Alicia Cozine or call her at 612-823-3321.

 

Additional Information
Charlotte Bredahl-Baker's website
USDF Adult Clinic Series FAQ

Leatherdale Center website

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Announcements

  • CSDEA 40th Anniversary committee is looking for your ideas!  Please contact any of the members with ways to help us celebrate this momentous occasion.


CSDEA JDRP Now Open

 

Central States Dressage and Eventing Association announces the 2010 Junior Rider Development Program. Becky Holder will be back as the instructor for all sessions this year. 


Now in its ninth year, the JDRP provides a program of upper-level eventing coaching and instruction for junior and young riders (must be 21 years of age or younger this calendar year) who are interested in advancing to the upper levels of the sport.  Riders must be members of CSDEA and the United States Eventing Association.


The format is a season-long program of clinics and camps with mounted lessons, ground sessions, seminars on relevant topics, and fun with friends! Additional scheduling, registration, cost and venue information will be communicated as it is confirmed.

 

Confirmed Dates:

May 1-2      Carriage House Farm

June 18-20  Pine Meadow Farm

July 16-18   Carriage House/Otter Creek

August 21-22 Trophy Hill


For more information contact: Cathy Markham, JDRP Coordinator, 612-250-6187.


Get Ready for the 2010 Season


The CSDEA 2010 Dressage Rider Development Program welcomes competitor, trainer and judge Heather Bender who has earned her USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medals from the United States Dressage Federation. 

Co-coordinators Rebecca Leatherdale and Melinda Lenz have organized three, two-day clinics in April, July and October at Grace Farm in Rogers, MN. Riders will be able to set goals and receive coaching from an international competitor and judge over an entire season.

 

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