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Memberships for the OADG are available for a 1 year term running from January 1 to December 31. The benefits of membership shall terminate on December 31st of each year unless dues for the following year have been paid.
Senior Memberships must be renewed by March 20th to retain voting privledges. Publications may continue until March 31st of the following year. Membership shall be continued on receipt of dues.
In order to qualify for OADG awards, both the rider and the owner of the horse (if different) must be members of the OADG on the date qualifying competition scores are earned. Owners must have at least an OADG local membership.
Six types of memberships are available:
- JUNIOR LOCAL: OADG local membership
- JUNIOR ONTARIO: OADG local membership and CADORA Ontario
- JUNIOR NATIONAL: OADG local membership and CADORA Ontario and CADORA National
- SENIOR LOCAL: OADG local membership
- SENIOR ONTARIO: OADG local membership and CADORA Ontario
- SENIOR NATIONAL: OADG local membership and CADORA Ontario and CADORA National
In order to receive an Omnibus (and other National supplies including: rain cover, Lapel Pin, Sun Visor, Baseball Cap) you MUST renew at the NATIONAL (SENIOR or JUNIOR) level with memberships in all three organizations:
- OADG local membership and CADORA Ontario and CADORA National (Junior or Senior).
(Note that a late fee applies to the NATIONAL membership level)
Please see the attached membership form for membership pricing.
Membership in the OADG, CADORA Ontario and CADORA National are not required to compete at local dressage competitions. However membership is required to receive any year-end awards, prizes, and other membership benefits offered by the OADG, CADORA Ontario and CADORA National.
OADG Membership Money - Where Does It Go?
- Fees for CADORA National and CADORA Ontario are forwarded to those organizations leaving OADG with the $25.00 SR or $15.00 JR membership dues left to fund the local club activities
- Newsletter publication and mailing
- Year end awards (trophies and engraving)
- Banking fees
- Miscellaneous supplies - envelopes, paper, stamps . . .
- Local Show Sponsorship
- OADG Web site
Local OADG Membership Benefits and Services:
- Newsletter: The OADG newsletter is published 8 times a year and contains information such as show schedules and results, upcoming events and clinics, advisories about rules and regulations, tips and stories from contributors, and a classified section (free for members).
- Web Site: The OADG web site is managed by a volunteer webmaster and contains general information about dressage, hot news flashes, upcoming events, clinic information, membership forms, the OADG walk/trot test and entry forms for several local area shows.
- FREE Classified Ads: OADG members get to advertise for free in the OADG Newsletter!
- Clinics and Demonstrations: The OADG is working diligently to organize clinics and demonstrations for all levels of riders, their friends and families, grooms and horse enthusiasts of all disciplines. Preferred rates for OADG members.
- Trophies, Awards and Banquet: The OADG Awards Program is open to all OADG members competing at schooling, trillium and national shows in and outside the Ottawa area. Trophies and special awards are presented at the Annual Awards Banquet each fall.
- Show Sponsorship: The OADG sponsors local area Trillium and National shows with prizes and organizer support
- Video and Book Library: A selection of riding and training videotapes and books are available for rental to OADG members.
- OADG Clothing: Clothing and other items are available for purchase such as sweatshirts. These are usually available at some of the larger shows, clinics, banquet and meeting (or by request with the promotions director).
Mail completed membership forms to:
613-489-3262 (Spiritwood Farm - Leave message for Anne)
membership"at"ottawadressage.ca
**Please make cheque/money order payable to Ottawa Area Dressage Group of CADORA. No post dated cheques please.
CADORA Donations:
Designated Development Fund: Donations to this fund are tax deductible. This fund is used to support CADORA NATIONAL clinics and awards.
FEI Junior Program: Donations to this fund are tax deductible. This fund is used to support juniors riding at the FEI level.
Young Rider Program: Donations to this fund are tax deductible. This fund is used to support young riders.
Further information on the previous three funds is available by contacting the CADORA National Membership Director.
Other Donations
For the past several years, OADG has supported and encouraged members to support two local funds. Tax receipts will be issued for all donations.
The Lauren DiIanini Memorial Fund was established in 1994 to honour the memory of a great supporter of dressage. Lauren believed that the liveliness and beauty of freestyle tests would attract spectators and sponsors to our sport. The fund therefore promotes excellence in freestyle competition through annual cash prizes at the National level. For information on applying for this award please consult the Dressage Canada Awards Program. For further information, please contact Joan Johnston or Joanna Crilly at (613) 489-3257.
The Dr. Brian Mills Awards Fund was created in 1997 to encourage juniors and Young Riders to participate in dressage competitions at local and national/international levels. It is named in honour of Dr. Brian Mills, an equine veterinarian, who grew up in North Gower and established a thriving practice throughout eastern Ontario with a clinic based in Navan. He passed away in 1996 and this award is meant to carry on his love of dressage, horses, and youth. For further information, please contact Dr. William Mills, (613) 835-9217.
Donations to either or both of these funds can be sent directly to: The Community Foundation of Ottawa, Suite 301, 75 Albert Street, Ottawa, K1P 5E7. Please be sure to specify clearly which fund your donation is intended for. For the past several years, OADG has supported and encouraged members to support two local funds. Tax receipts will be issued for all donations.
Donations to either or both of these funds can be sent directly to:
The Community Foundation of Ottawa,
Suite 301,
75 Albert Street,
Ottawa, K1P 5E7
Please be sure to specify clearly which fund your donation is intended for.
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