Central Arizona
Riding Academy
Central Arizona
Riding Academy
CARA
Est. 1981
Central Arizona Riding Academy is a family-friendly dressage training and boarding facility
located in San Tan Valley, Arizona. Owned by Ulrich Schmitz and Dorie Vlatten-Schmitz,
CARA provides training for the horse and rider from beginner through Grand Prix. Whether
you are new to dressage or an FEI rider, our instructors are qualified to help you reach your
riding goals.
All riders will enjoy the many amenities our 10-acre facility has to offer, including two
standard-sized dressage arenas, one covered for your comfort, and daily pasture turnout.
Show opportunities exist throughout Central and Southern Arizona for competitive riders.
CARA hosts multiple schooling shows and clinics throughout the year, and an annual
summer camp for young riders.
41656 N Rattlesnake Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 580-0634
CARA News
Due to ongoing concerns about the spread of the Covid-19
(Coronavirus) and after the press release from USEF; and
numerous discussions with exhibitors our management has
determined that for the safety and well-being of the industry,
the Wednesday I Show, March 25th, 2020 will be cancelled. In the
coming week we will be issuing full refunds to all that have
entered.
It is our intention to move forward with the Wednesday II show
April 29th. However, the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) situation is very
fluid at this time and we will monitor and continue to update you
as we move closer to that date. We appreciate that many people
are eager to qualify for regionals as well as meet other personal
goals at recognized competitions. At this time, we are working
with Horseshoe Park to add additional shows this spring and
possibly into the summer. We are also looking forward to
possibly expanding the January Champagne Show into a three
day, 2 show format.
Thank you for your support during this time. The number of
emails, texts, and phone messages received by CARA has been
overwhelming, and it is encouraging that the majority of those
are in support of the decision. We do need your continued
support and are very appreciative of your patience as we begin
our work towards future shows. We’ll be back in touch soon with
additional updates.
Yours,
Dorie Vlatten-Schmitz
CARA POLICY on COVID-19
As you are no doubt aware, COVID-19 (a/k/a Coronavirus) has
been officially declared by the World Health Organization a global
pandemic and, in addition, here in the U.S. the government has
declared a national emergency. Given the magnitude of this
unprecedented situation, we at CARA have adopted a policy to
prevent the spread of this potentially deadly virus.
Effective immediately, anyone exhibiting signs of a respiratory
illness (whether it’s COVID19 or not) shall not visit CARA.
Respiratory illness includes any of the following: cough, runny
nose (non allergy), fever, or shortness of breath.
Should you exhibit any of these symptoms, we expect you do the
right thing and stay home until resolution of symptoms (or the
zombie apocalypse, which ever comes first). In the case of a
fever, it must be resolved without medication for 24 hours.
If you are returning from what the CDC calls a Level 2 or Level 3
country, you are expected to observe a 14-day quarantine. Follow
this link for additional information:
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/
We recognize that this policy may not be convenient, but we have
concluded that it is absolutely necessary. Please adopt good
hygiene etiquette by washing your hands, not touching your face,
and avoiding physical contact with others. Appropriate
respiratory etiquette is important, too; i.e., sneeze or cough into
your elbow or tissue, not your hand.
If you find you are ill, please contact Dorie. She will work with
you to develop a plan to address your horse’s care during your
illness.
We’re counting on you to both understand this policy and to work
together to keep us all safe and healthy.
Thank you for your cooperation.
— DORIE & ULI SCHMITZ
