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GVDS Scholarship Update – Kenzie Thom
I have participated in 2 drop in dressage days, one in May and one in June. In May, which was the first time I had taken Outlaw up to the fairgrounds, I worked on the basic pattern with the coach. It was the first time I had really started to canter/lope on him in circles. I felt we did really well with this being our first time. I worked on his ability to listen to my commands. In June, we did a lot better. We practiced getting the correct lead by transitioning from a walk to lope instead of trot to lope and we practiced having Outlaw bend the correct way.
We plan on showing the new skills we have learned together at the upcoming dressage show in August and also in October. We can’t wait to see the progress we have made over the last few months. When we are not practicing dressage, we have been going to different gymkhana events to help him with his conditioning since he came to the rescue very skinny. It has also helped me get my confidence back after my fall 2 years ago on a different horse.
Schooling Show II
The August Schooling show Opens July 27, 2026.
Opening for the Summertime Warm Up & Summertime I & II Shows!
Get ready to sign up for our Summertime Warm Up & Summertime Show I & II
Presented by Alpine Bank!
Opening day May 4, 2026 Closing day May 18, 2026
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Drop In Dressage
GVDS is now sponsoring Drop in Dressage, which is a great way to get some help with anything you are struggling with.
GVDS is pleased to be able to offer these clinics, which are extremely affordable largely because our members Julie Burt, Megan Bretey and Jolene Perry are donating their time to encourage a low cost way to help members improve.
Our next Drop in Dressage clinic is on Saturday, Apirl 4th from 12-5 PM at Mesa County Fairgrounds.
The clinician this month is Julie Burt who has trained horses up through Grand Prix. Each $35.session is 30 minutes in length.
Here is the sign up link if you are interested in riding:
Riders also need to complete the liability waiver that I am attaching to this email. Please send it to me are jdevore2000@yahoo.com.
If you aren’t sure you want to ride this time but are curious, come check it out and visit with us. Hope to see you there!
