Our list of officers, directors, and committees can be downloaded here
(Updated April 16, 2009) (MS Word file)

BE SURE TO NOTE THE DATES OF THE 2007-8 COSCA DIRECTOR'S MEETINGS

ABOUT COSCA

The Central Ohio Saddle Club Association, Inc., an all-breed organization, has been in existence since 1945. The primary purpose of COSCA has been to promote the sport of horse showing. A non-profit organization, COSCA coordinates and promotes horse shows, encourages high standards of breeding and quality in show horses, and fosters the study of and improvement in horsemanship on the part of young riders.

Some of our benefits are:

A UNIFORM SET OF RULES
COSCA's uniform set of rules governs all shows approved by the club. Every member has a voice as to which rules are changed and/or adopted at the annual rules meeting.
As a result, classes are available for all divisions and types of horses and ponies. Any breed may show in open classes, but COSCA offers specific classes and high point awards for the following breeds:
• American Saddlebred
• Appaloosa
• Arabian/Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian
• Morgan
• National Show Horse
• Paint & Pinto
• Paso Fino
• Quarter Horse
• Tennessee Walking Horse
• Welsh Pony

THE NEWS
The monthly COSCA News is available to every member free of charge. As well as carrying the local horse world news and club information, the News also carries a list of all approved horse shows and their class lists.

HIGH POINT AWARDS
At the Fall Championship Horse Show, high point awards are given based on horse and rider's success in approved shows throughout the season. All-around high point awards go to the top ten horses across all COSCA point classes at the end of the season.

COSCA YOUTH DIVISION
The COSCA Youth Division's purpose is to promote sportsmanship, discipline, and responsibility and allow young people to make the transition to adult classes while developing greater awareness of the variety of breeds represented by COSCA.

COSCA ADULT AMATEUR DIVISION
This division is for adult amateur riders (18 and over) who apply for a COSCA amateur card and show in a full range of classes against others in the division.

QUEEN AND HORSEMAN CONTEST
The contest is open to any member in good standing between the ages of 16 and 25. Candidates may represent a member club or may run as an independent. The first-place winner, announced during the Fall Championship show, receives a $1000 scholarship or a saddle.

CERTIFICATES OF MERIT AND CHAMPIONSHIP
After entrants register with the Merit Point Secretary, Certificates of Merit are awarded to horses when they receive 50 points in a given class. When a horse has received three Certificates of Merit in three different classes, the horse receives a Certificate of Championship. A Certificate of Supreme Merit is awarded to horses and riders who earn an additional 150 points in a class in which they have received a Certificate of Merit.

COSCA HALTER HORSE AND PONY OF THE YEAR
An exciting opportunity for Halter enthusiasts.

TAX DEDUCTIONS
COSCA is a non-profit organization with tax-exempt status, classified by the IRS as a charitable organization. Any gift you give to COSCA is tax-deductible!