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 |
|---|---|---|---|
04/29/2026 | Opening for the Summertime Warm Up & Summertime I & II Shows! | ||
04/29/2026 | GVDS Pictures Gallery | ||
04/28/2026 | Drop In Dressage |
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
May
15-16
Sue Martin Clinic
Sue Martin will be back in February to kick off the clinic schedule for the year.
Location: Roy Yates Arena
May
17
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
May
27
Drop In Dressage
Back by popular demand, is Drop In Dressage!
Now as a GVDS sponsored event, expect the same high quality instruction for both English and western riders, from Julie Burt and Megan Bretey, both “L” judges, but with a new enhancement this year! Members will have the option to add on a cavaletti or Prix Caprilli clinic, led by Jolene Perry, at some of the sessions. Riders can do one or both of the clinics. The two options must be entered separately.
As GVDS will offer Prix Caprilli classes (a low level dressage test with two jumps) at the schooling shows in 2026, what a perfect way to cross train your horse with either of these options.
All clinics will be held at the Mesa County Fairgrounds, some conveniently available on weekends.
Contact Judi Devore @ jdevore2000@yahoo.com for more information.
This is the link for signing up: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=38200909
Location: Mesa County Fair Grounds
May
29
2026 Summertime Warmup - Presented by Alpine Bank
GVDS Summertime Warmup - Presented by Stirrup Cup Farm
Open: May 4, 2026 Close: May 18, 2026
Judge: Jody Ely (MN) “S”; USEF/USDF/RMDS/UDS Western Dresssage "R"
Recognized by: RMDS/WDAA/WDACO/AQHA-Western
Technical Delegate: TBD, USEF/USDF "R"
Location: Mesa County Fairgrounds