Frances Carbonnel coming to Spring Creek Ranch in July for Training.

She is an amazing instructor, horse women, and trainer.   Many people would either know her or know of her.   Both for Dressage and Western Dressage (founder).  Riders and Auditors are encouraged to stay and audit other lessons. There will be a noon Potluck & lecture on Rider position/Equine Biomechanics.

Contact Jill Billings for more Information or to Sign up

303-748-3158 or MolliedogBillings@gmail.com

Text or Call if you need Boarding info.

Frances Bio Highlights

-US Dressage Federation Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medalist

-Numerous Open World Championships at the Western Dressage Association of America’s World Show at

Levels 2, 3 and 4, and Musical Freestyle

-Founding Member of the Western Dressage Association of America and Co-Founder of Western

Dressage Train the Trainer program

For Complete Biography See link :

https://www.icloud.com/iclouddrive/0d5FlLltTFLb8wUy3f5FF5gvg#FRANCES_Carbonnel_BIO

Contact Jill Billings for more Information or to Sign up

303-748-3158 or MolliedogBillings@gmail.com

Text or Call if you need Boarding info.

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.  

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

GVDS Schooling Show II

Open:   July 27 , 2026     Close:  August 10, 2026

Judge:  Marie Maloney (KS), Dressage “R”; USEF Western Dressage “R”; 

Recognitions:  WDAA/WDACO/AQHA-Western

What can you expect from this camp?

Helping Your Horse Build Confidence and Self-Regulation 

Teaching Balance and Connection

Becoming Your Horse’s Trainer 

Camp Details:  Throughout the camp, we will focus on becoming more connected with our horses using a variety of techniques, both on the ground and while riding. 

GVDS Schooling Show III 

Open:   September  7 , 2026     Close:  September 21, 2026

Judge:  Carol Bishop (NC), Dressage “R”; USEF Western Dressage “R”; 

Recognitions:  WDAA/WDACO/AQHA-Western