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Chapter Board
Meetings
Everyone is invited to chapter board meetings, generally held on the second Monday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Woodside Town Hall. We look forward to seeing you there!
Board Members
Nancy Benson
Kari Browne
Andrea Chenu
Leota Gonzalez
Katie Hoefs
Elsa Kirkpatrick
Meeting Dates
April 14
May 12
June 16
July 14
August 11
September 15
October 13
November 10
December 15
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Chapter Show Schedule
JUNE 8 CDS*
Judge: Vicki Matisi
JULY 26-27 CDS/USDF/USEF***
SFP ANNUAL SHOW
Judges:
Thomas Poulin, General Jonathan Burton
AUGUST 9 CDS*
Judge: Lynn McEnespy
From our sponsor:
RANCHO GAVILAN
The South Bay's Newest Dressage Facility
- Covered arena with lights and mirrors
- Stalls with paddocks available now
- Mare motel
- Trainers welcome
- Access to veterinary care
- On-site supervision
- Care for lay-ups and retirees
- Small, medium, and large turnouts to meet your horse's needs
3055 Roop Road
Gilroy, CA 95020
Contact Alicia Becerra Mendoza
(650) 387-2138
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SFP
Website:
www.sfpcds.org
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Next Chapter Meeting Monday April 14
Join us at the Woodside Town Hall for the Chapter Meeting, which begins at 6:30 pm. We're gearing up for show season, competition clinics, and other great chapter activities. Join us in volunteering for your favorite activity! |
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Pilates for the Dressage Rider
With Kris Barrett - Tuesday, April 15th
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 15 for this fun event with Kris Barrett. The action will take place at 6:00 pm in the Woodside Town Hall and is free of charge. The Town Hall is located at 2955 Woodside Rd., directly behind the Pioneer Saloon building.
HOW WILL PILATES HELP MY RIDING? The "Powerhouse", (the abdomen, low back, and buttocks) is strengthened by Pilates to better support the body in movement and balance. By focusing on these core muscle groups, the rider gains the ability to keep the pelvis in a correct, neutral position throughout the ride, staying with the movement of the horse. The extremities are strengthened at the same time, allowing more control over the arms and legs without compromising the torso position. The combination of these exercises enables the rider to achieve seat, leg, and hand aids that are independent.
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2008 SFP Competition Clinic Schedule:
May 18 - Alyssa Pitts at Stanford
June 28 - Katie Hoefs at Webb Ranch
Ride your test of choice, followed by critique and comments from the judge. Total ride time 20 minutes; $40 per ride. Make check payable to CDS/SFP. Download CDS entry form from www.california-dressage.org. Mail to Elsa Kirkpatrick, 10587 Creston Dr., Los Altos, CA 94024. For more information, contact Elsa at 408-736-3705 or ekirkpatrick8@sbcglobal.net. |
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SFP L Judge Program Has Successful Start
Session A of the L Judge program went very smoothly on the weekend of March 15-16. Next, Session B, "Gaits & Paces, Movements & Figures" is in Gilroy, May 3-4. Session C, "Equitation & Rider Biomechanics" is in Gilroy, June 21-22.
These classes aren't limited to folks interested only in judging! They are "general education" classes suitable for anyone interested in riding and training - you can attend a single session or more. We heard very positive comments from the auditors last weekend, so give it a try! For more information, contact Margaret Hurley at margarethurley@sbcglobal.net or phone 831-625-3738 (home) or 831-521-4784 (cell).
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From our sponsor:
WHITE HORSE DRESSAGE
Petra Bullock
Lessons - Training - Sales
Licensed European classical dressage instructor.
Experienced dressage competitor in Europe & USA.
Stalls now available at Portola Valley facility with full size dressage arena, round pen, turnout, and access to trails.
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