I’m incredibly proud and excited to announce that my article “Ingrid Klimke Masterclass – A Lesson in Positive Thinking” has won the USDF award for Best General Interest Article for a GMO! It was such a surprise to win this nationwide award, which will be handed out at the USDF Annual Convention. A big thank […]
Springdown Perpetual Trophy – KELLY MYKRANTZ Shelly Siegel Memorial Trophy – SASKIA REMSBERG Jeannine Merrill Memorial Trophy – CHRISTIAN HARTUNG Virginia Allen Memorial Trophy – SIGOURNEY JELLINS Stanford Dressage Trophy – MEGAN McIVER Henry Burchard Perpetual Trophy – KELLY MYKRANTZ Sharon Hicks Memorial Trophy – REBECCA OLSON Michael Handler Perpetual Trophy – GEORGANNE BENESCH Ltn. Col Hans Moeller Perpetual Trophy – MEGAN McIVER […]
San Francisco Peninsula Chapter 53rd Annual Show July 25 & 26, 2024 at The Horse Park at Woodside GOLD MEDAL SPONSOR $1,000 AND ABOVEClass Naming for one class, three sections (AA, Jr/YR, & Open) 2 daysExample: “Your Name, First Level Test One, AA” (also Jr/YR & Open)Sponsor Name and Ad in Program, Show EmailsBanner and […]
Petra Sekerka’s White Horse Dressage in Woodside is a full-service barn offering comprehensive instruction in the European tradition for students of all levels from basic positioning and use of aids to in-hand work. Petra brings her deep experience in renowned European riding schools and academies to her training. While in her native Czech Republic, Petra […]
March 26 & 27, 2024Rancho Gavilan, Gilroy The San Francisco Peninsula Chapter of CDS was excited to host a clinic with Jenny Veenstra. Dutch born, Belgium based, Jenny is an accomplished Grand Prix rider and instructor. Certified in Action Training Jenny brings her deep dressage knowledge alongside effective athletic performance techniques, educating clients from Europe […]
Jolene Heckerman and Claudia Deffenbaugh were the lucky riders who’s names were drawn as the SFP Chapter’s AA riders for this years clinic with Heidi Gaian. On March 8-10 CDS hosted the Northern Adult Amateur clinic at Michele Vaughn’s Starr Vaughn Equestrian Center in Elk Grove. Michele rolled out the red carpet for the horses […]
A Lesson in Positive Thinking I was excited to attend German Olympian Ingrid Klimke’s Masterclass at Galway Downs in Temecula on December 2-3, presented by Entrique Consulting. The program outlined her classical approach to training through the levels, from young horse to Grand Prix, incorporating cavaletti work and a special session for eventers. The event […]
Claudia and Celtico III completed their Century Club ride at the Dressage at Dancing Kings show on July 22, 2023. The Century Club recognizes dressage riders and horses whose combined ages total 100 years or more. Horse and rider perform a test of any level at a show, and are scored by a dressage judge […]
