GVDS serves the classical (English) and western dressage community on the Western Slope of Colorado.
Our calendar is full throughout the year with educational programs, shows, and clinics.
"The object of dressage is the development of the horse into a happy athlete through harmonious education."
-Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI)
GVDS Bits of News
Published At | Title | Read More! | Image |
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07/12/2025 | Daniel Stewart In Grand Junction | ||
07/12/2025 | Ride With Your Mind - COMING SOON! | ||
07/12/2025 | Check Out These Amazing Articles Written By Member Barbara Progess | ||
05/17/2025 | Colorado Equine Colic and Research Educational Program | ||
04/25/2025 | And We Are Closing Out A VERY Busy April.... | ||
04/25/2025 | Opening Soon: Summer GVDS Shows | ||
04/25/2025 | Check Out "Drop In Dressage" | ||
04/25/2025 | GVDS Youth Camp Planning Meeting - Do Over | ||
04/17/2025 | Last Minute Horse Show Thoughts | ||
04/17/2025 | RMDS Is Looking For Executive Board and Committee Members | ||
04/12/2025 | GVDS Youth Camp Planning Session | ||
04/12/2025 | Outstanding Sponsor Support for 2025 | ||
04/12/2025 | A Few Key Show Reminders | ||
04/12/2025 | We are One Week Till Our First Show | ||
04/12/2025 | Did You Join Or Renew Your Membership? | ||
04/12/2025 | Get Those Dressage Teams Registered BEFORE The First Show | ||
03/19/2025 | GVDS Youth Camp Planning Kick-Off | ||
03/19/2025 | We Have A New Pony Club In The Grand Valley! | ||
03/19/2025 | Grab Your Bestie Human & Equine Partners And Get Your Dressage Teams Formed! | ||
03/06/2025 | Looking to Jump Start Your 2025 Volunteer Hours? | ||
02/16/2025 | Have You Signed Up For The Freestyle Symposium? | ||
02/11/2025 | Thank you to all 2024 Class Sponsors | ||
01/27/2025 | Sponsors Are A Big Part of What Makes Us A Great Chapter! | ||
01/27/2025 | Youth Scholarship Program For 2025 | ||
01/27/2025 | A Taste Of The "L" Program | ||
01/27/2025 | Who Doesn't Love A Good Dance Party? Learn To Make It Extra Special With This Symposium | ||
01/13/2025 | Join us for our Equine Podiatry online client education series! | ||
11/13/2024 | The Countdown to The End of The Year Has Begun! | ||
11/13/2024 | Speaking of Winning Members..... | ||
10/08/2024 | Meet Annalise Brown, GVDS youth scholarship recipient! | ||
09/14/2024 | Year End Awards Checklist | ||
09/14/2024 | And Speaking Of Award Winners.... | ||
09/09/2024 | Get your costumes ready! GVDS October Schooling III is open! | ||
08/30/2024 | Schooling Show II In The Books | ||
08/30/2024 | Better Get Your Costumes Ready For The October Show! | ||
08/30/2024 | Have You Done Something Fun With Your Horse? | ||
08/06/2024 | A Horse Is Only As Good As His Hooves | ||
08/06/2024 | Need A Ride-A-Test Tune-up Before Championships or Worlds? | ||
08/06/2024 | Schooling Show II Is Selling Out! | ||
07/10/2024 | Meet Bristol our GVDS Youth Scholarship Recipient | ||
07/10/2024 | Meet Sienna our GVDS Youth Scholarship Recipient | ||
07/10/2024 | Meet Annalise our GVDS Youth Scholarship Recipient | ||
07/10/2024 | Solve Your Bit Fitting Problems | ||
06/21/2024 | Important Decisions That YOU Need To Know | ||
06/21/2024 | Last Call For "Solving The Bit Fitting Mystery" Clinic | ||
06/13/2024 | The GVDS Marketplace is live! | ||
06/12/2024 | Important Date Change for the October Schooling Show! | ||
06/11/2024 | Grand Valley Horse Rescue Announces A New Online Show! | ||
06/03/2024 | Show Results and High Point Awards are posted! | ||
05/30/2024 | Ride Times for the Summertime Shows are here! | ||
05/28/2024 | The Summertime Shows Are Just Days Away | ||
05/28/2024 | Local Member Is Hosting An Online Benefit Horse Show | ||
05/28/2024 | And the FINAL Answer for the 2025 Shows Is….. | ||
05/28/2024 | Upcoming Events | ReadMore!/gvds-news | |
05/28/2024 | Ride-A-Tests and Online Horse Show Videotaping Available In The Show Arena | ||
05/28/2024 | And Speaking Of Darby Savoca.... | ||
05/14/2024 | It's Almost Time For the Biggest Shows of the Year for GVDS! | ||
05/14/2024 | Thinking About A Scholarship For 2025? | ||
05/10/2024 | The National Dressage Pony Cup ribbons have arrived! | ||
05/02/2024 | GVDS Youth Camp - Sign Up Now! | ||
05/01/2024 | SOLVING THE BIT FITTING MYSTERY | ||
05/01/2024 | Get Your Horse Out of His (Sand) Box At The Cavaletti Play Day | ||
05/01/2024 | Help Wanted - We Need An EMT Trained Volunteer! | ||
04/29/2024 | Losing Another Key Volunteer | ||
04/26/2024 | Whew, We Did It! | ||
04/17/2024 | Goodbye to Scribe Extraordinaire, Amber Benson | ||
04/10/2024 | Does Your Horse Have A Microchip? | ||
04/03/2024 | New RMDS Scholarship Sponsored By GVDS Members | ||
04/02/2024 | Pony and Small Horse Measurements | ||
04/02/2024 | Get Your Dressage Teams Organized! | ||
04/01/2024 | Last Call For April Shows | ||
WOW! If You Missed The Freestyle Symposium, You Missed A Really Great Event! |
GVDS member meetings: ONLINE
The club generally meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 pm.
Meetings are currently being done through Zoom . If you wish to attend, email Karen Harkin ksharkin@gmail.com at least 24 hours prior to the meeting to receive the link to log in.
Current members can access the meeting link here.
Upcoming Events
Sep
26-28
Ride With Your Mind Clinic
Ride With Your Mind - COMING SOON!
“Aim your sternum toward your horse’s third cervical vertebra and try to keep it there as you’re walking. Most riders find it moves up and down depending on the phase of the walk. So challenge yourself to keep it there, and you’ll find your thighs remain more attached at the front.” ~ Stephany Fish Crossman, on correct rider biomechanics
Are your intrigued by this piece of information and curious about how to apply it to your riding? Then the “Ride With Your Mind” clinic is for YOU!
Thanks to the generosity of GVDS and the Alice Darlington Hoffner Memorial Education Fund, Stephany Fish Crossman is bringing her experience as one of only nine US certified Mary Wanless Ride With Your Mind Biomechanics instructors to western Colorado. This is an amazing opportunity that you don’t want to miss.
FOR WHOM: ANY rider or auditor who wants to improve their position to positively impact their horse; English or western, beginner or higher level, competitor or non-competitor.
COST: Very affordable for private or semi-private lessons. Special pricing for RMDS/GVDS members and Associates and discounts for volunteers who have donated many hours this year.
Registration information forthcoming.
Until then if you want to read and see more, check out this article and videos from Dressage Today. https://dressagetoday.com/instruction/adult-amateurs-use-biomechanics-to-improve-balance-and-communication/?lid=domtaib3ibln&utm_source=braze&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter&utm_content=DTD%20-%20Newsletter%20-%2020250625%20-%20Weekly&uuid=66f1eb8aece92ba33d7a5723
Location: Roy Yates Horse Training, Fruita, CO (limited stabling available)
Sep
5-6
Sue Martin Clinic
This is a member sponsored clinic. Please contact Judi DeVore jdevore2000@yahoo.com
Location: DuBois Ranch 405 Mid Valley Drive Newcastle, CO 80621
Aug
18
GVDS Business Meeting
Everyone is welcome, as it takes a village of dedicated volunteers, participants and interested individuals to share their great ideas and constructive feedback. We hope you will review the adgenda and minutes and join the meeting via Zoom.
You will find the Zoom Link in the member area.
Location: Zoom
Aug
19
Drop In Dressage
This date has been rescheduled to a later date!
Drop In Dressage will resume on Tuesday, August 19, from 6-9pm at the Mesa County Fairgrounds, after the Mesa County Fair. Instructor Julie Burt, will lead this fun & educational session.
To register follow the link: https://dropindressage.as.me/schedule/951e80bf/appointment/80210862/calendar/12122089
Questions? Call Shelby at 970.208.3160.
Location: Mesa County Fairgrounds