GVDS Calendar

Calendar of Events

Meetings & Programs

Shows

Clinics

April

Apr

24-25

GVDS Schooling Show I - Judge Simone Windeler, USDF “L” Graduate and USEF “R” Western Dressage. THIS SHOW IS FULL. RIDE TIMES AVAILABLE AFTER THE 17TH.

Location: Mesa County Fairgrounds. WDAA, WDACO approved. More info.

Apr

26 “Equine Massage” presented by Krista Nobilo, Equine Performance Massage (Zoom).

Zoom login will be sent to all GVDS members or you can access the Zoom link here. More info.

May

1-2

GVDS Cavaletti/Prix Caprilli clinic

presented by Tammy Fagan and held at Fagan Farm in Loma.

More information

May

1-2

Sarah Martin clinic

Member-sponsored clinic. Montrose. Organizer: Linda Chadwick-Wirth. View clinic details.

May

10

What Not to Wear—Show Clothes and Tack for Recognized Competitions (Zoom)

Join Tiger Adams from Horse in Sport via Zoom for a discussion and demonstration of the USEF rules on Dressage Attire and Equipment so you can put your best look forward during our show season. Tiger will also review other new items available at her store to make your horse look and feel their best. 6:30 p.m. Zoom login will be sent to all GVDS members or you can access the Zoom link on the Meeting Information page in the GVDS member's area.

May

17 May Business Meeting

GVDS Monthly Business Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Karen Harkin will send a Zoom link and the agenda to all members prior to the meeting, or you can access both here.

May

24 Equine Therapy Options for Peak Performance by Carrie Washburn (Zoom).

Zoom login will be sent to all GVDS members or you can access the Zoom link on the Meeting Information page in the GVDS member's area. More info.

May

27 Open Ride at Mesa County Fairgrounds (for GVDS Members only)

4-7 P.M. Location: Mesa County Fairgrounds.

May

29 & 30

Classical Horse Club Dressage & Working Equitation Schooling Show - Judges: Classical & Western Dressage, Stephanie Soule USEF "R" Western Dressage, USDF L Graduate; Working Equitation: Kitty McLaughlin USA WE "L"

Location: Eagle County Fairgrounds. Gypsum, CO. Dressage prize list. Working equitation prize list.

May

31 Working Equitation Clinic - Kitty McLaughlin & Chris Stanko

Location: Eagle County Fairgrounds. Gypsum, CO. More info

June

Jun

4 GVDS Schooling Show II - Judge Melissa Creswick, USEF“ S," Dressage & “R” Western Dressage

Location: Mesa County Fairgrounds. WDAA, WDACO approved. More info.

Jun

5-6

GVDS USEF/RMDS/AQHA Approved Show - Judge Melissa Creswick, USEF“ S," Dressage & “R” Western Dressage

Location: Mesa County Fairgrounds. GVDS/USDF/USEF/AQHA approved. More info.

Jun

21 June Business Meeting

GVDS Monthly Business Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Karen Harkin will send a Zoom link and the agenda to all members prior to the meeting, or you can access both here.

July

Jun

25-27

Sue Martin Clinic

GVDS Member-sponsored clinic. Montrose. Organizer: Judi DeVore. View clinic details.

Jun

28 "Preventing Ulcers and Colic During Show Season " by Dr. Megan Lamb, DVM from Roaring Fork Equine Medical Center

GVDS Program, 7:00 p.m. Karen Harkin will send a Zoom link and the agenda to all members prior to the meeting, or you can access both here.

Jul

19 July Business Meeting

GVDS Monthly Business Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Karen Harkin will send a Zoom link and the agenda to all members prior to the meeting, or you can access both here.

August

Aug

13-15

Jennifer Roth (S Judge) Clinic: Classical Training with a Competitive Edge

GVDS/USDF/Dressage Foundation sponsored clinic.

Location: Fagen Farm, Loma, CO. More info here soon. Contact clinic organizer, Cheri Isgreen, for further details.

Aug

16 August Business Meeting

GVDS Monthly Business Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Karen Harkin will send a Zoom link and the agenda to all members prior to the meeting, or you can access both here.

Aug

21 & 22

Classical Horse Club Equine Extravaganza Schooling Show

Location: Douglas County Fairgrounds. Castle Rock, CO. More info

Aug

28-29

GVDS Schooling Show III - Judge Julie Haugen, USEF “r” Dressage and “R” Western Dressage

Location: Mesa County Fairgrounds. WDAA, WDACO approved. More info

September

Sep

2-5

RMDS Championships

Location: Mesa County Fairgrounds, Grand Junction. More info

Sep

16-19

USDF Region 5 Championships

Location: HIPICO, Santa Fe New Mexico. More info

Sep

20 September Business Meeting

GVDS Monthly Business Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Karen Harkin will send a Zoom link and the agenda to all members prior to the meeting, or you can access both here.

October

Oct

9-10

GVDS Schooling Show IV - Judge Kathy Simard, USDF “L” Judge with Distinction

Location: Mesa County Fairgrounds, Grand Junction. WDACO approved. More info.

Oct

18 October Business Meeting

GVDS Monthly Business Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Karen Harkin will send a Zoom link and the agenda to all members prior to the meeting, or you can access both here.

November

Nov

11-14

USDF Dressage National Finals

Location: Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY. More info

Nov

15 November Business Meeting

GVDS Monthly Business Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Karen Harkin will send a Zoom link and the agenda to all members prior to the meeting, or you can access both here.

Nov

20 RMDS Board of Governors Meeting

More info

December

Dec

4 GVDS 2021 Awards Celebration & Election of Officers

Karen Harkin will send a Zoom link and the agenda to all members prior to the meeting, or you can access both here.

Calendar of Events

April

Apr

24-25

GVDS Schooling Show I - Judge Simone Windeler, USDF “L” Graduate and USEF “R” Western Dressage. THIS SHOW IS FULL. RIDE TIMES AVAILABLE AFTER THE 17TH.

Location: Mesa County Fairgrounds. WDAA, WDACO approved. More info.

Apr

26

“Equine Massage” presented by Krista Nobilo, Equine Performance Massage (Zoom).

Zoom login will be sent to all GVDS members or you can access the Zoom link here. More info.

May

May

1-2

GVDS Cavaletti/Prix Caprilli clinic

presented by Tammy Fagan and held at Fagan Farm in Loma.

More information

May

1-2

Sarah Martin clinic

Member-sponsored clinic. Montrose. Organizer: Linda Chadwick-Wirth. View clinic details.

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May

10

May

17

May Business Meeting

GVDS Monthly Business Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Karen Harkin will send a Zoom link and the agenda to all members prior to the meeting, or you can access both here.

May

24

Equine Therapy Options for Peak Performance by Carrie Washburn (Zoom).

Zoom login will be sent to all GVDS members or you can access the Zoom link on the Meeting Information page in the GVDS member's area. More info.

May

27

Open Ride at Mesa County Fairgrounds (for GVDS Members only)

4-7 P.M. Location: Mesa County Fairgrounds.

May

29 & 30

Classical Horse Club Dressage & Working Equitation Schooling Show - Judges: Classical & Western Dressage, Stephanie Soule USEF "R" Western Dressage, USDF L Graduate; Working Equitation: Kitty McLaughlin USA WE "L"

Location: Eagle County Fairgrounds​. Gypsum, CO. Dressage prize list. Working equitation prize list.

May

31

Working Equitation Clinic - Kitty McLaughlin & Chris Stanko

Location: Eagle County Fairgrounds​. Gypsum, CO. More info

June

Jun

4

GVDS Schooling Show II - Judge Melissa Creswick, USEF“ S," Dressage & “R” Western Dressage

Location: Mesa County Fairgrounds​. WDAA, WDACO approved. More info.

Jun

5-6

GVDS USEF/RMDS/AQHA Approved Show - Judge Melissa Creswick, USEF“ S," Dressage & “R” Western Dressage

Location: Mesa County Fairgrounds. GVDS/USDF/USEF/AQHA approved. More info.

Jun

21

June Business Meeting

GVDS Monthly Business Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Karen Harkin will send a Zoom link and the agenda to all members prior to the meeting, or you can access both here.

July

Jun

25-27

Sue Martin Clinic

GVDS Member-sponsored clinic. Montrose. Organizer: Judi DeVore. View clinic details.

Jun

28

"Preventing Ulcers and Colic During Show Season " by Dr. Megan Lamb, DVM from Roaring Fork Equine Medical Center

GVDS Program, 7:00 p.m. Karen Harkin will send a Zoom link and the agenda to all members prior to the meeting, or you can access both here.

Jul

19

July Business Meeting

GVDS Monthly Business Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Karen Harkin will send a Zoom link and the agenda to all members prior to the meeting, or you can access both here.

August

Aug

13-15

Jennifer Roth (S Judge) Clinic: Classical Training with a Competitive Edge

GVDS/USDF/Dressage Foundation sponsored clinic.

Location: Fagen Farm, Loma, CO. More info here soon. Contact clinic organizer, Cheri Isgreen, for further details.

Aug

16

August Business Meeting

GVDS Monthly Business Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Karen Harkin will send a Zoom link and the agenda to all members prior to the meeting, or you can access both here.

Aug

Location: Eagle County Fairgrounds. Gypsum, CO. Dressage prize list. Working equitation prize list.

Location: Eagle County Fairgrounds. Gypsum, CO. More info

Location: Mesa County Fairgrounds. WDAA, WDACO approved. More info.

Location: Douglas County Fairgrounds. Castle Rock, CO. More info

Location: Mesa County Fairgrounds. WDAA, WDACO approved. More info

Location: Mesa County Fairgrounds, Grand Junction. More info

Location: Mesa County Fairgrounds, Grand Junction. WDACO approved. More info.