About the MCTA

Above: Congratulations to 'Horse of The Year’ Champion and ‘Equiery Bowl’ winner,
Molly Curtiss and her horse, Savannah. Photo by GRCPHOTO.COM.

The Maryland CTA organizes a nationally recognized Horse Trials in May at Shawan Downs in Hunt Valley, Maryland. This competition offers all levels, Novice through Advanced. The club also manages two "unrecognized" horse trials. One in June in Southern Maryland -- the Starter Horse Trials and one in November held at Tranquility Manor Farm in Jacksonville Maryland. "Jenny Camp" as the fall horse trials is known, is one of the oldest competitions of its kind in our area.

Clinics are organized with Stephen Bradley, Sally Cousins, Denny Emerson, Lucinda Green, Gayle Molander, Sharon White, Debbie Wilson, Jimmy Wofford and others. Seminars and unmounted clinics are held during the winter. An Annual Banquet is held at the end of the year to get together and award the Year End Awards.

The Annual Year End Awards are presented at all levels; from Horse of the Year (both Junior and Senior) recognizing horses at the recognized levels; to the Elementary and Beginner Novice unrecognized levels. Ribbons and trophies are awarded. Over $1000 worth of Scholarships are granted by the Grants Committee on the basis of dedication to the sport, volunteerism, interest in the sport and unique needs.

Membership offers opportunities to compete at reduced rates in MCTA sponsored happenings; attend clinics, lectures and instructional programs for free or almost free; help organize MCTA activities; compete for the High Score Awards; apply for the Grants, receive the newsletter and the comprehensive Maryland Area Calendar of Events; receive the only comprehensive listing of area unrecognized competitions, the MCTA Unrecognized Omnibus, and meet and work with people with a shared interest in horses and eventing.

Please explore out website. If you have questions or comments please use the contacts tab at the top of this page to connect with the MCTA board members.

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