Your Dressage-filled October in L.A.
It's time to fill in your October calendar with dressage! Get a head start for the 2016 show year by attending a show, schooling show, or clinic. In addition to the events below, some trainers offer regular, local monthly clinics.
Note: The information below may not be current. Please check with the activity organizer before making your plans.
CDS Southern JR/YR Clinic with Charlotte Bredahl
October 2-4
Stern Training Stables, Riverside
Auditors welcome. Young Rider Bryce Quinto will be representing L.A. Chapter.
Contact: Kristin Young, kristinyoung@cox.net
Steffen Peters Demonstation at the Longines Los Angeles Masters
October 2 - 3
Los Angeles Convention Center
Steffen Peters brings some dressage to the international show jumping event.
Dressage Schooling Show at Sweetwater Movieland Ranch
October 3
Sweetwater Movieland Ranch, Santa Clarita
Judge: Nicole Chastain Price
Classes include USDF Intro through 2nd Level and Western Dressage Intro through 2nd Level. "Excellent opportunity to try dressage for the first time in a low-pressure, beginner friendly environment!" Entries must be postmarked by September 26. Stabling available.
Contact: info@movielandranch.com, www.movielandranch.com
Dressage at Spirit Equestrian "Think Pink"
October 17-18
Spirit Equestrian, Somis
Judge: Brent Hicks
USEF/USDF/CDS/DASC Rated show. A portion of the proceeds are donated each year to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Conservative colors are waived for this event as long as you wear PINK!
Close: October 2.
Contact: Patty Littmann, http://www.spiritequestrian.com/events/
Alfredo Hernandez Clinic
October 18 – 19
Fox Creek Ranch, Chino Hills
Clinic presented by TK Dressage
Contact: Tiffany at teamtkell@aol.com
All Hallow's Eve Dressage
Maverick Ridge Riders Arena, West Covina
Judges: Carolyn Lindholm (R) and Peggy Klump (S)
CDS-rated show hosted by the CDS Pomona Chapter. Classes include: Halloween Costume Parade, Freestyle Test of Choice & Pas de Deux (costumes ok!), Dressage Seat Equitation, Materiale, and Western Dressage Classes.
Entries must be received by October 15. Contact: Lauren Wetzel 714-261-0443, http://www.cdspomonachapter.org/
Schooling Show at Rancho Royale
October 25
Rancho Royale, Ojai
Judge: TBD
Schooling show hosted by CDS Ventura County Chapter.
Contact Jan Threnen 805-217-2776, www.venturacds.org
If you would like to add a local dressage event that L.A. Chapter members could attend, please email cdslachapter.webmaster@gmail.com. Provide the who, what, where, when, and contact information.