Clinics
GVDS promotes continual-learning opportunities through its sponsored clinics and by helping to promote clinics put on by its members. These clinics offer a wide variety of opportunities be it through mounted lessons, lunging lessons, or dismounted body-work sessions. Throughout the year, you can find clinics that offer new perspectives and information that will help both you and your horse advance in your journey together.
GVDS-SPONSORED CLINICS
Apr
Drop In Dressage
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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 āLā 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
WHY ATTEND A CLINIC?
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Grow your dressage knowledge and skills- clinics are a fabulous opportunity to fill in gaps in your current riding and training practices.
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Test your horse in a new environment – Dressage clinics can be a great first step to showing. They provide an opportunity to get off-property and test your horse in an unfamiliar environment. This way you can test both your horse’s nerves and your own, before putting the time, effort, and energy—not to mention money— into attending a show.
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Network with other riders and trainers – attending a dressage clinic can be a way to meet new riders from all over the area. It can also be a great bonding experience if you go with another rider from your barn or training program!
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From 14 Practical Tips to Elevate your Dressage Clinic Experience by Jane Banta
MEMBER-SPONSORED CLINICS
Apr
17-18
DRESSAGE CLINIC WITH OLIVIA WILLIAMS
Olivia Williams is a dedicated young dressage trainer and competitor with a passion for developing both horses and riders. She has earned her USDF Bronze and Silver Medals and has successfully competed at the CDI level in the YR Small Tour divisions.
With experience competing multiple horses through the FEI levels, Olivia brings a thoughtful and systematic approach to training. She enjoys working with horses and riders of all ages and experience levels, focusing on building strong partnerships and helping each pair reach their individual goals.
OPEN TO ALL RIDERS AND DISCIPLINES BUILD BETTER COMMUNICATION, BALANCE, AND CONFIDENCE WITH YOUR HORSE WHILE LEARNING SKILLS THAT IMPROVE ANY STYLE OF RIDING.
$95/ SESSION
CONTACT HAZEL HOFF 303-887-8684
Location: 43485 CR 44, WEST OF TOWN NEAR AIRPORT
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
Jun
24
Vision in Motion Dressage Show Series 2026
These is a member sponsord event!
Show arena covered, warm-up outdoor
Show Dates: March 7, June 24, Sept. 5, Nov 21.
Opening Date: 4 weeks before show date. Closing Date: One Week before show date.
Judge: Saturday, March 7: Julie Burt
Wednesday, June 24: Megan Bretey
Saturday, September 5: TBD
Saturday, November 21: TBD
Secretary/Manager: Darby Savoca 970-314-1454 darbysavoca@gmail.com