The Houston Dressage Society is hosting the first CDI ever held in Region 9 in conjunction with its Spring Classic Open Show. Region 9 is the name sponsor for the CDI. The CDI will be indoors at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy, TX and is scheduled for April 29 – May 1, 2011. Katy is a suburb of Houston, TX and is located approximately 30 miles west of downtown Houston. Prize money for the event is some of the best in the country for the Prix St. Georges, Intermediate I and Intermediate I Freestyle. Up to $1,700 will be available for each of the senior classes, with $500 going to first place. In addition, the highest average earned by a horse/rider combination over the three senior classes (Prix St. Georges, I1 and I1 FS) will win $1,700. The jog will occur on Thursday afternoon at 4:00 p.m.

Both the Young Rider and Junior Rider classes will also have prize money. Up to $400 will be available for each of Young Rider and Junior Rider classes, with $120 going to first place. In addition, the highest average earned by a horse/rider combination over the three classes (Team Test, Individual Test and Freestyle) will win $400.

The Spring Classic Open Show will feature prize money for HDS members. $150 will be awarded in each division for the national levels combined and the FEI levels combined. Reference the Prize List for criteria. HDS membership is only $50. In addition, decorative Kentucky Stoneware plates will be awarded to the highest scores at each level in each division in the Spring Classic Open Show. HDS membership is not required for the Level Champions.

Great entertainment is planned for the event. All meals for CDI competitors are complimentary from noon on Friday to noon on Sunday. This includes a real Texas Bar-B-Q served on Saturday night while a band plays country western music and local riders perform freestyles to the live music! The band will continue on for some lively dancing. Cost of the dinner to all others is only $20. If HDS can gather enough sponsorships, a motion will be made to make the dinner free to all competitors. Costs to noncompetitors would remain at $20. A silent auction is planned.

Stabling at the CDI will be fenced and an off-duty Harris County Sheriff will provide security. Stalls are 12 feet by 12 feet and are in close proximity to the warm-up arena and the competition arena. See attached map of the facility. Stabling for the Spring Classic Open Show will be assigned based on sponsorship and volunteer service.

The Definite Schedule is available for viewing now on the HDS website:
www.houstondressagesociety.org The prize list will be available on February 28, 2011 on the HDS
website and on Susan Peacock’s website: www.showsecretary.com . The show opens March 1, 2011.