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 I - Presented by Stirrup Cup Farm

Open:   March 30, 2026     Close:  April 13, 2026

Judge:  Heather Stalker (FL), Dressage “S”; USEF Western Dressage “R”;

Recognitions:  WDAA/WDACO/AQHA-Western

GVDS Welcome to Spring - Presented by Stirrup Cup Farm

Open:   March 30, 2026     Close:  April 13, 2026

Judge:  Heather Stalker “S”; USEF/USDF/RMDS/UDS

Technical Delegate:  TBD, USEF/USDF "R"

Sue Martin will be back in February to kick off the clinic schedule for the year.

Contact Info: Judi Devore @  jdevore2000@yahoo.com

GVDS Summertime Warmup - Presented by Stirrup Cup Farm

Open:   May 4, 2026     Close:  May 18, 2026

Judge:  Jody Ely (MN) “S”; USEF/USDF/RMDS/UDS Western Dresssage "R"

Recognized by:  RMDS/WDAA/WDACO/AQHA-Western

Technical Delegate:  TBD, USEF/USDF "R"

GVDS Summertime I

Open:     May 4, 2026     Close:  May 18, 2026

Judges:  Jody Ely (MN) “S”; USEF/USDF/RMDS/UDS 

               Jodi Lees (SC) "S";  USEF/USDF/RMDS/UDS

Technical Delegate:  TBD, USEF/USDF "R"

GVDS Summertime II

Open:     May 4, 2026     Close:  May 18, 2026

Judges:  Jodi Lees (SC) "S";  USEF/USDF/RMDS/UDS

Technical Delegate:  TBD, USEF/USDF "R"

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

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

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