Clinics for 2025

On March 8th, CDA will sponsor a trip to New Jersey to ride the Dressage Simulator!  BLUE is a machine created by RACEWOOD in the UK.  With sensors on the saddle, reins, and the sides of the horse, BLUE gives the Rider the opportunity to practice all the dressage movements and work on their body.  BLUE can preform all the Grand Prix movements and never gets tired!  A video screen in front of the rider allows you to see your patterns and examine your position in detail, guided by biomechanics expert Kendra Clarke.  Kendra is a Level 2 Center Riding, and a Train Your Seat 4* Certified instructor.  CDA members will travel to New Jersey for this all day clinic.  Each rider will have a 45 minute private lesson on BLUE.  Transportation is included in the price, please bring your lunch.

More information on Kendra Clarke can be found Here

BLUE Frequently Asked Questions

$175.00 for CDA members

$190.00 for non-members

For more information contact Patricia Norcia pnorcia@mac.com or 860-391-2767 (cell)

CDA is pleased to present an outstanding educational opportunity for USDF members.  Kathy Connelly is a renowned and highly respected international dressage rider, trainer, coach, clinician and ESEF "S" judge.  Kathy has represented the United States in international competitions and has serves as a personal coach at the World Equestrian Games, the World Cup and the Pan American Games.  She is the livestream commentator for both the USDF Dressage Finals and the USEF Festival of Champions.  She has served on many USEF, USDF and FEI committees and has published numerous articles, including "The Art of Long Lining."  She is committed to learning all aspects of the sport of dressage and has always paid special attention o the welfare of the horse.  Known for her national and international record, dedication to mastering all levels of dressage and her warm humor, Kathy is a very sought after instructor and clinician for all levels.  We hope you can join us for this unique clinic!

A native of Rome, Italy, Patricia began early to follow her two passions: horses and theatre.  A graduate of the Yale School of Drama, she spent 20 years working as a professional actress and director, while at the same time doing her dressage training in Spain with Luis Ramos Paul, head of the Andalusian School of Equestrian Arts.

Currently based in Clinton, CT, she trains, competes and performs exhibitions with her PRE and Lusitano horses.  Patricia is certified to the highest level by the American Riding Instructor Association and the British Horse Society.  A major focus of her training program is groundwork techniques which she studied expensively with Luis Ramos Paul, Rodrigo Matos, Bettina Drummond and Miguel Anacoreta.

The clinic will begin with a demo of work in hand on short reins, long lines, and lunging techniques, followed by 45 minute lessons either on your own horse or one of her Iberians.

For more information contact Patricia Norcia at pnorcia@mac.com or 860-391-2767 (cell)

$175.00 CDA member

$190.00 non-member

$30.00 auditing fee for CDA member

$40.00 auditing fee for non-members

Lisa Schmidt is a United States Equestrian Federation licensed "S" dressage judge with Young Horse, Dressage Seat Equitation and Musical Freestyle accreditation.  She is an FEI dressage competitor and trainer at all levels.  She has earned her USDF Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals.  Lisa is a member of the USDF L Program Faculty and has trained two 'r' judge's groups.  From 2010 to 2016, Lisa was USDF Region 1 Director and a member of the USDF Executive Board.  In addition to having completed the USDF Instructors Certification Workshops, Lisa has trained several horses through Grand Prix.  She and her students have been successful at many regional champtionships.