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Date: 5/1/2026
Subject: CSDEA May 2026 Newsletter
From: Colleen Colletti



MAY 2026 NEWSLETTER


WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS MONTH WITH CSDEA?


Cross Country Magazine

EDUCATION
APRIL 30- May 3
 
- Susanne Winslade Dressage & Biomechanics Clinic For Enhanced Connection of Horse & Rider Partnership
  • Susanne Winslade is a gifted instructor and has the unique ability in just a few minutes of observation to identify areas of need for both horse and rider, designing a one-hour lesson plan that is focused on developing a partnership of balance in motion unique to you and your horse, no matter if you have ridden with her once, many times, or never before. Susanne hails from New Hampshire and is a nationally recognized Dressage and Combined Training clinician who has competed to FEl level. 
  • COST: Private 60-minute lesson fee $170 for Riders.
  • Auditors welcome, $25 per day, can pay at the door. FOOD: AM refreshments.
  • Lunch potluck LOCATION: Freeborn Farm, Forest Lake, MN **contact Betsy Clark at eaclark001@comcast.net or text 612-554-3925 for more info and to receive a registration form** Preference is given to riders doing a 2-day min lesson, not required to do back-to-back
  • For more info- susannewinslade.com
May 2-
Equine Law Basics Link

REMINDERS/ UPCOMING...
  • Showing- is your SAFESPORT up to date?
  •  CANCELLATION- North Run Farm in Delano MN has cancelled their 2026 dressage schooling shows, per owner Jacki Danielson. Hunter shows will continue as scheduled, however.
  • Mini-Clinics: 5/6- Carriage House, 8/16- Allie Anderson, 8/22- Copeland Farms
Sarah Bam Malecha Mini Clinic Link

CSDEA MEMBER OF THE MONTH
 HAS A BARN FRIEND DONE SOMETHING AWESOME? 
 
We want to celebrate their recent accomplishments or milestones. Maybe they earned their Bronze Medal, started jumping again, or recently got back into riding. Nominate them and tell us why they deserve to be recognized and what makes them such an outstanding barn friend. 
  • NOMINATE YOUR FRIEND AS MEMBER OF THE MONTH
    • Email nominations to: colleen.colletti@gmail.com
    • Please Include-
      • Nominee's name
      • A photo of the nominee 
      • A short blurb explaining why they deserve to be recognized

Want to join CSDEA meetings?

Looking to Volunteer?

Pull up a seat...
 
Upcoming CSDEA Official Meetings 
- CSDEA Volunteer LINK

- USEA  Volunteer program
  • Are you an event organizer, or are you a volunteer wanting to offer help? USEA has a FREE on-line program that hooks up volunteers, coordinators and organizers.
  •  See https://www.eventingvolunteers.com/

SHOWS

EVENTING
Recognized
  • Opening date: March 31
  • Closing date: April 28

MAY 31- Carriage house Farm Combined Test

  • Opening date: April 14
  • Closing date: May 12

JUNE 27- Woodloch Stables Combined Test

  • Opening date: May 12
  • Closing date: June 16
  • Opening date: June 23
  • Closing date: July 22
September 11-13- Otter Creek Fall HT
  • Opening date: July 29
  • Closing date: August 26

DRESSAGE

RECOGNIZED:

MAY 8-10- Otter Creek's May Flower I & II

  • Opening date: April 7
  • Closing date: April 28
MAY16-17- WWDA Spring Dressage I & II
  • Opening date: April 1
  • Closing date: May 8
  • Opening date: April 8
  • Closing date: May 8
  • Opening date: April 28
  • Closing date: May 20
June 7-8- Dressage at Alpine I & II
  • Opening date: May 6
  • Closing date: May 25
June10-11- Madison County Dressage I & II
  • Opening date: May 1
  • Closing date: June 3
  • Opening date: May 1
  • Closing date: June 3
  • Opening date: May 1
  • Closing date: June 17
  • Opening date: May 22
  • Closing date: June 13

July 4-5- Dressage at Alpine III & IV
  • Opening date: June 10
  • Closing date: June 22

 July 11-12-Midsummer 
  • Opening date: June 1
  • Closing date: June 24
July 18-19- Mon Chavel Some Like it Hot
  • Opening date: June 3
  • Closing date: July 3
July 18-19-NWDA Last Chance for Summer Dance I & II
  • Opening date:
  • Closing date:
July 24-26 -Otter Creek Dressage Fest I & II
  • Opening date: June 23 
  • Closing date: July 14
July 25- 26 -Two Rivers Classic I & II
  • Opening date: June 1
  • Closing date: July 17
August 1-2-Dressage at Alpine V & VI
  • Opening date: July 8
  • Closing date: July 20
August 21-Northern Lights
  • Opening date: July 16
  • Closing date: August 6
Sept. 19-20- CSDEA Festival
  • Opening date: August 3
  • Closing date: Sept. 5
Oct. 1-4- USDF Region 4 Championships 
  • Opening date:
  • Closing date:
Oct. 17-18- Mon Cheval Spooktacular I & II 
  • Opening date: Sept. 2
  • Closing date: Oct. 2

SCHOOLING SHOWS

Announcements

LATEST NEWS

PRESS RELEASE


IMPORTANT LINKS

CSDEA Membership:

-RENEWING MEMBERS: Log in
-NEW MEMBERS: Member Signup

Scholarships: Link

Facilities Development: Link

Publications:
 -Omnibus-contact Nancy Porter
-Cross Country-contact Deena Helminiak
Dressage Foundation (TDF) Riding School Fund: here

CSDEA Year-End Awards Program

-Awards Sign-Up

-Award Nomination Rules


A BIG Thank-you to our Gold Sponsors!

St Croix Saddrely

The Saddlefitter - Cordia Person

Mon Cheval Training

St. Croix Saddlery

Hands 4 Hooves

Brown & Brown Insurance

Huppert Photography

Scenic River Farms


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