Illinois Dressage and Combined Training Association

About Us

The IDCTA serves the interest of the equestrian community in Illinois and provides programs for dressage and event riders in our area in the following ways:

* RECRUIT - We invite participation in the IDCTA to create a broader base of involvement by dressage and event riders.

* INFORM - Our members make contributions to the monthly IDCTA Newsletter, The Scribe, on a regular basis.

* DEVELOP - We encourage awareness of and attention to non-equestrian aspects of our sport such as land usage, cross-country course construction, availability of training facilities for clinics and volunteer work.

* EDUCATE - We organize seminars and clinics with top professionals and sponsor schooling shows and local competitions while promoting safety and sportsmanship at all times.

* RECOGNIZE - We recognize both member achievements and volunteer participation throughout the year.

Information Hotline:
CT Volunteers - Becky Bowen: 630-790-9686
VP For CT - Cindy Zitko: 630-830-4801
VP For Dressage - Amy Grahn: 847-615-8107
Dressage Volunteers - Debbie Garris: 312-401-1157

To join IDCTA , contact Molly Fine, Membership Chairman, at 716-573-5390 or email her at Mollymfine@gnail.com . Membership application is available here on line (See Membership). Our current Board Members are listed on the 2009 IDCTA Board Member Listing below.

For more info on awards available to IDCTA members, please visit our Awards page


The Scribe
Image Of The Scribe Newsletter

The Scribe
- IDCTA members receive a monthly newsletter, the Scribe, packed with comprehensive information including show and clinic dates, upcoming events, useful articles for equestrians and horse owners, ads, meeting information and much more! Members are encouraged to contribute to the Scribe by submitting comments, articles, news and photos. Deadline for submission is the 10th of the preceding month. Please send material to Newsletter Editor, Jennifer Kotylo at jkotylo@yahoo.com .

Advertising
- All ads featured in the Scribe must be prepaid and received by the 10th of the preceding month. Contact info is shown below but please read our ADVERTISING POLICIES page PRIOR to submitting your ad! The advertising policies provide guidance on proper submission so that your ad can be run correctly and on time.

Send Ads & Checks to:
Mary Jo Downen
33062 Pearl Street, Kirkland, IL 60146
Phone: 815-522-2285
Email: downen@atcyber.net

Don't Miss Out! - To become an IDCTA member and receive your own copy of the Scribe, please contact Molly Fine, Membership Chairman, at 716-573-5390 or email her at mollymfine@gmail.com .

IDCTA Executive Board Members For 2009
Name Title Contact Info
Ed Eichelberger President Phone: 815-436-4593
Email: acornhillfarm@earthlink.net
Amy Grahn VP - Dressage Phone: 847-615-8107
Email: amy.grahn@comcast.net
Cindy Zitko VP - Combined Training Phone: 630-830-4801
Email: cynthiazitko@sbcglobal.net
Tammy Carlo Secretary Phone: 847-798-8026
Email: evntr2112@gmail.com
Deborah Garris Treasurer Phone: 312-401-1157
Email: dgarris@core.com
IDCTA Board Of Directors For 2009
 
Becky Bowen
 
Board Member
 
Phone: 630-513-8839 
Email: RMCBowen@aol.com
Teresa Castagna Board Member Phone: 630-660-1611
Email: Tlcast2@aol.com
Molly Fine
Board Member Phone: 716-573-5390
Email: mollyfine@gmail.com
 
Tracy Gardner
 
Board Member
 
Phone:
Email : tracer1650@comcast.net
 
 
Deanna Hertrich
 
Board Member
 
Phone: 262-537-2629
Email: freehorsefarm@aol.com
 
 
Dawn Morgenstern
 
Board Member
 
Phone: 224-623-2089
Email: dpmorgenstern@comcast.net
 
Erin Nielsen Board Member Phone: 815-923-2985
Email: ejn@mc.net
Joan Pecora Board Member Phone: 847-304-4176
Email: joan@champakinc.com
Amanda Solner Board Member Phone: 847-347-2008
Email: mandy.soulnerd@gmail.com
Connie VanderWeele Board Member Phone: 815-675-9856
Email: cavw46@earthlink.net