Maryland Dressage & Combined Training Association

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We reorganized in 2025 to 501(c)(3) MDCTA with the same educational mission!

Founded in 1972, the Maryland Combined Training Association also known as MCTA is one of the longest continuously running eventing organizations in the country.

11/09/2026

Fall/Winter apparel now available!!

Chilly ride? Cool-weather outing? Holiday gift-giving??

Mountain Ash Apparel has created a new line up of beautiful items for our members: https://mountainashapparel.com/collections/maryland-combined-training-association

Happy shopping! ☺️

11/08/2026

🏇🏵️🏆2026 YEAR END AWARDS INFO!🏆🏵️ 🏇

CALLING ALL YOU MCTA EVENTING STARS!!!! You must submit your Year End Awards points by FRIDAY, November 27, 2026!

**PLEASE note updated deadline due to our volunteers’ other commitments**

Submit your points here: https://forms.gle/8SzRRLpP5dVDgj7G7

Check your submissions here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/104Jgl192SgH4j6sHcrnkEI4WiSn8QHfY5PSSafraOwQ/

Common questions about YEAs:

*Am I Qualified?*
Are you an MCTA member? Did you win 1st through 6th place in a three-phase event this year? Did you volunteer 8 hours this year, including at least 4 hours with MCTA? Then YES! See complete eligibility rules in our Handbook:https://mdcta.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Handbook-2025.pdf

*Tell Me More About the Volunteering Requirement*
ALL volunteer hours **must be done** by NOVEMBER 15, 2026. You must have 8 total hours, 4 of which must be with MCTA activities. I

*How Do I Submit My Volunteer Hours?*
Please email a screenshot of your EventingVolunteers.com hours to [email protected] - You may also write down when/where you did your hours and either have the volunteer coordinator sign that you completed them or have them email [email protected] to confirm the hours.

*How Do I Submit Points?*
We will set up an online form to submit points. Easy-peasy! Link here: https://forms.gle/8SzRRLpP5dVDgj7G7

Please also EMAIL proof of your finishes (screenshot of EventEntries, CompeteEasy, etc showing your final placing) to [email protected]

*To view current point submission*

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/104Jgl192SgH4j6sHcrnkEI4WiSn8QHfY5PSSafraOwQ/

***DEADLINE FOR POINTS SUBMISSION IS NOVEMBER 27, 2026***NO EXCEPTIONS***

Don’t forget about MCTA’s fantastic grant program as well - Check out https://mdcta.com/volunteer-grants/ for more info!!!!

BANQUET BRUNCH WILL BE JANUARY 17, 2027!!

11/03/2026

MDCTA prides itself on growing and connecting the eventing community, and the proof is in the pudding!

We congratulate Gretel Frew and Union Commander on winning the 2026 Waredaca Novice Classic Three Day Event! This triumph is truly Gretel’s and Union’s, but has its roots in a 3-generation MDCTA and McKay family effort: Gretel is our longtime board member Chris Donovan’s niece, coached by Chris, on a horse bred by Gretel’s grandmother and MCTA (now Maryland Dressage & Combined Training Association/MDCTA) founder Ann McKay (Chris’s “dam”). On top of that, Waredaca owner-organizers Robert and Gretchen Butts were MCTA co-presidents in 1987-88 and much involved in its early years!

“Gretel and Union began their weekend at Waredaca with a dressage score of 28.0, taking the early lead in the Novice Three-Day. They completed the endurance phases without jumping penalties, adding just 2.0 time penalties on cross-country to bring their score to 30.0. A double-clear show jumping round on the final day secured the victory. “

Huge congratulations, Gretel and Union!

Read more here: https://useventing.com/news-media/news/cascarino-fansler-frew-and-armstrong-claim-usea-classic-series-victories-at-waredaca

10/28/2026

Congratulations to our MDCTA Perpetual Trophy Winners and TIP Winners from our Fall Unrecognized HT at Shawan! Photos by Mardi Herman

PERPETUAL TROPHY WINNERS for MDCTA FALL UNRECOGNIZED HT
Best (lowest) MDCTA member score
The Scavenger’s Choice Trophy (any age, Intro and Leadline)
Allie Milanese / Cheddar

The Blackberry Bowl (any age, Starter)
Alex Levering / Star Contender ZA

The Valerie Hunt Memorial Trophy (Jr, BN)
Ryleigh Adams / Girl Scout Cookie

The Buttermilk Sky Memorial Trophy (Sr, BN)
Betsy Harrison / Lovely Cruise

The Sunstone Creek Memorial Trophy (Jr, N)
Not awarded

The Sunwood Spring Trophy (Sr, N)
Alyssa Eller / IF Cold Brew

> Go to https://mdcta.com/perpetual-trophies/ and scroll down to ”Starter Event,” then click on the trophy name to see information about the origin and history of each trophy plus a list of past winners!

T.I.P. AWARDS for FALL UNRECOGNIZED HT

Best (lowest) score for TIP-eligible Thoroughbred
TRAINING
High Point
Very Tasteful / Addison Kasley
Reserve High Point
Wild Creation / Allison Horwith

NOVICE
High Point
Tempter / Julia Scherschligt
Reserve High Point
Flash Frost / Adlai Kaplan

BEGINNER NOVICE
High Point
Skye / Sarah Campion
Reserve High Point
Fleeting Atte / Jackie Savoye

STARTER
High Point
Meistersinger / Suzannah Cornue
Reserve High Point
Yournottheone / Jay Filippone

INTRODUCTORY none eligible

LEADLINE none eligible

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Parkville, MD

Website

http://www.mdcta.com/

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