South Carolina

DRESSAGE & COMBINED TRAINING ASSOCIATION

We are an organization of the: United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Region 3

Important Announcements

SCDCTA Junior Dressage Clinic – September 12–13

The annual SCDCTA Junior Dressage Clinic will be held September 12–13 in Aiken!

We are excited to welcome Karen Lipp as our clinician,
and thank you to Elaine Owensby for donating the use of her facility for this event.

Now introducing…
the new USDF Youth Partnership Program!
This program is designed to provide USDF Group or Participating Members, aged 18-28, with an intensive, personal experience to understand the needs of managing and officiating competitions, while encouraging future involvement in all aspects of the sport.
https://www.usdf.org/press/news

Welcome

Our Mission

We are very pleased that you have joined our South Carolina Dressage and Combined Training Association [SCDCTA]. Our members encourage and support the growth of equestrian dressage and combined training in and out of the State of South Carolina and promote, support, and organize equestrian competitions and training sessions. All of our events benefit our community and promote a wonderful camaraderie among our group members.

The SCDCTA has numerous awards for members to compete for at the year end awards banquet held in January. Each discipline, dressage, combined training and eventing, is split into schooling shows, medals and USDF/USEA shows. each category, it is further spilt by adult amateur, Junior/Young Rider and open.

THANK YOU TO OUR

~ SHOW SPONSORS ~

Awarded at each SCDCTA Recognized Show; February in Charleston (2 day show, 1 awarded each day), and April in Camden (2 day show, 1 awarded each day). Also awarded annually at the SCDCTA awards banquet, to recognize the efforts and achievements of competitors over the age of 50. Submissions must be received by November 30 for the annual award (details tbd)

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2026 SCDCTA Junior Dressage Clinic

September 12–13

We’re thrilled to announce our annual SCDCTA Junior Dressage Clinic will be held September 12–13 in Aiken!

We are excited to welcome Karen Lipp as our clinician, and we’d like to extend a huge thank you to Elaine Owensby for graciously donating the use of her beautiful facility for this event. Their generosity helps make this opportunity possible for our junior riders.

Each year, SCDCTA is proud to offer this clinic at low to no cost for our juniors. Our goal is simple: to educate, encourage, and inspire the next generation of dressage riders while helping grow our sport.

To make that happen, we’re asking for your support! Every donation, no matter the amount, directly benefits our junior program. Any funds raised beyond the cost of this year’s clinic will remain in the Junior Fund to help support next year’s clinic, allowing your generosity to have an even greater impact.

Become a Clinic Sponsor!
  • Training Level – $25
  • Feed the riders
  • First Level – $50
  • Hydrate the horses & riders
  • Second Level – $75
  • Keep the clinic running
  • Third Level – $100
  • Sponsor a junior rider
  • Fourth Level – $150
  • Support the clinician
  • FEI Level – $250
  • Build the future of dressage
  • Grand Prix – $500
  • Presenting Sponsor
How to Donate Donations can be made via:
  • PayPal: infoscdcta@gmail.com
  • Venmo: @scdcta
(Please note “Junior Clinic” in the memo if possible.) Whether you’re able to sponsor a level, donate another amount, or simply share this post, every contribution helps invest in the future of dressage.

Thank you for supporting our juniors—we can’t wait for another fantastic clinic!