Bringing Dressage and Eventing education and opportunities to the Finger Lakes and Southern Tier of NY!
About Us
Cayuga Dressage and Combined Training Club (CDCT) was founded in 1980 by a group of avid equestrians in Trumansburg, NY. It grew into a United States Dressage Federation Group Member Organization, a federal
501(c)(3) nonprofit, and a NYS not-for-profit. Now based out of Ithaca, we still proudly serve the Finger Lakes and Southern Tier regions of New York today!
CDCT is a group of horse lovers dedicated to the sports of Dressage and Eventing. We offer opportunities for education, competition, and social life. You do not need to own a horse to become a member! We host three
horse shows annually, our CDCT Keepin' It Casual Schooling Show, and our recognized shows, CDCT Dressage in Wine Country I & II. We also host clinics, symposiums, and more! Our official club colors are Merlot and Gold.
Club business and functions are managed through our board of directors and various committees. We host monthly meetings that are free and open to the public. Some are geared towards event planning while others are focused on education or fitness. Our meetings always have a healthy serving of fun, good food, and camaraderie!
***Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, meetings may be held virtually via Zoom***
EIN#: 16-1193523
Meet Our Board
Co-Presidents: Skye-Anna Nye-Smith & Shannon Ryan-Dinmore
Vice President: Sarah Hepler
Treasurer: Jana Wagner
Recording Secretary: Marlie Lukash
Roster Manager: Jennifer Hagadone
Newsletter: Karen Steffy
Website: Shannon Ryan-Dinmore & Karen Steffy
Official Club Mascot: Lucy
Members at Large:
Meghan Crout ('22)
Prin Furst ('22)
Anna Redmond ('22)
Norm Johnson ('23)
Jane-Marie Law ('23)
Tina Matejka ('23)
 Skye-Anna Nye-Smith |  Shannon Ryan-Dinmore |  Sarah Hepler |
|---|---|---|
 Jana Wagner |  Marlie Lukash |  Jennifer Hagadone |
 Karen Steffy |  Meghan Crout |  Prin Furst |
 Anna Redmond |  Norm Johnson |  Jane-Marie Law |
 Tina Matejka |  Lucy |
USDF GM Membership
Cayuga Dressage and Combined Training Club is a United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Group Member Organization (GMO).
A portion of your annual CDCT membership dues are paid to the USDF to provide you with a GM membership. This entitles you to special discounts, resources and educational opportunities, and it lets you compete at recognized dressage shows without additional fees.
2022 Committees
Awards:
Prin Furst
Jane-Marie Law
Casual Show:
Tina Matejka (Co-Manager)
Norm Johnson (Co-Manager)
Karen Steffy (Secretary)
Ginny Grove
Dinah Guarino
Jennifer Hagadone
Marlie Lukash
Shannon Ryan-Dinmore
Kathy Thode
Jana Wagner
Combined Training:
Jennifer Hagadone
Sarah Hepler
Shannon Ryan-Dinmore
Emily Urban
Education:
Carol Morris (Chair)
Prin Furst
Shannon Ryan-Dinmore
Jana Wagner
Publicity:
Shannon Ryan-Dinmore
Karen Steffy
Recognized Show:
Jane-Marie Law (Co-Manager)
Anna Pirog (Co-Manager)
Dinah Guarino
Sarah Hepler
Norm Johnson
Tina Matejka
Carol Morris
Shannon Ryan-Dimore
Jana Wagner
Swag:
Prin Furst
Shannon Ryan-Dinmore
Sponsorship:
Shannon Ryan-Dinmore
Kathy Thode
Western Dressage:
Tina Matejka
Youth Engagement:
Emily Urban (Pony Club Liason)