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
Oct
Ride With Your Mind Clinic! - GVDS Sponsored Event
16-18
Be the Best Rider You Can Be!
Instructor: Stephany Fish-Crossman - Certified Ride with Your Mind Instructor
Date: October 16-18, 2026
Sponsors: Grand Valley Dressage Society
Location: Tiffany Ray’s Arena, 420 29 Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81504
Oct
Drop In Dressage
24
Back by popular demand, is Drop In Dressage!
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!
All clinics will be held at the Mesa County Fairgrounds, some conveniently available on weekends.
Contact Karen Harkins: ksharkin@gmail.com for more information.
The link for signing up is coming soon!
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!
From 14 Practical Tips to Elevate your Dressage Clinic Experience by Jane Banta