About CTDS

The Central Texas Dressage Society (CTDS) promotes the cooperation and interchange of ideas among those who are engaged or interested in dressage and dressage-related activities. We provide our members and guests with opportunities for learning and competing. We stimulate interest in the local community and sponsor meetings and other educational activities, providing activities at a variety of geographical locations.

Mailing address:
Central Texas Dressage Society
c/o Mary Swartz, Treasurer
1504 West 29th St.
Austin, TX 78703

Membership Directory
For the privacy of our members, access to the membership directory requires a password. Please contact the Vice President or the Webmaster for the password.

Documents:
CTDS Policies and Procedures
CTDS Bylaws

Governing Board

The CTDS governing board is a committed group of volunteers that keep the club operating. The board meets once per month. Board positions are up for renewal every 1 or 2 years, depending upon the position.

President
Tina Zehnder
teenazmale@hotmail.com

The president leads the board, helps identify our needs, and represents our organization to USEF, USDF, and other Region 9 GMOs.

Vice President
Grace Harris
grace@WaterlooDressage.net

The vice president recruits new members, handles insurance, and publishes the yearly membership directory.

Awards Coordinator
Valerie Wheeler
waterloofarms@gmail.com

The awards coordinator tracks member achievements during the year and organizes the year-end awards banquet.

Mini-Show Manager
Erika Culmann
eclmn@wellmanimage.com

The mini-show manager organizes and conducts our schooling shows including the fall formal.

Newsletter Editor
Gail Folkins
gfolkins@austin.rr.com

The newsletter editor produces and distributes our monthly newsletter, providing original content, collecting submitted articles and photos, and placing advertising.

Programs and Clinics Coordinator
Tori Johnson
torij1127@yahoo.com

The programs and clinics coordinator organizes educational events with area clinicians.

Public Relations and Advertising Coordinator
Christine Bergeron
christine@cadenceranch.net

The public relations and advertising coordinator is responsible for promoting the club and organizes club sponsors and advertisers.

Secretary
Kristina Hayes
khayes@hayesmodular.com

The secretary captures the minutes of all meetings and maintains the bylaws and policies and procedures documents.

Treasurer
Mary Swartz
marwica@hotmail.com

The treasurer handles all financial transactions, submits USDF dues, and is the registered agent for non-profit status.

Webmaster
Emily Shultz
emily-shultz@austin.rr.com

The webmaster is responsible for the technical maintenance of the website and aids other board members in publishing online materials.