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

This is a member sponsored clinic.  Please contact Judi DeVore  jdevore2000@yahoo.com

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.  

Drop In Dressage will resume on Wednesday, August 13, 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.

GVDS Schooling Show II - Presented by Jeffie Pike

Open:   July 28, 2025     Close:  August 11, 2025

Judge:  Julie Haugen, Dressage “r”; USEF Western Dressage “R”; 

Recognitions:  WDAA/WDACO/AQHA-Western

GVDS Schooling Show III - Presented by Jeffie Pike

Open:     September 8, 2025        Close:   September 22, 2025

Judge:  Sharron Sarchet Dressage “r”; USEF Western Dressage “R”; 

Recognitions:  WDAA/WDACO/AQHA-Western