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Shows

GVDS offers diverse show opportunities for classical and western dressage members and riders of all experience levels. These shows include schooling opportunities for young horses and riders just getting started through nationally recognized USDF/USEF, WDAA, and WDACO competitions. In addition, we offer a robust year-end awards program!

Check out this show info below:​

  • 2023 Show calendar

  • Info on our schooling shows

  • Info on our recognized (RMDS/USDF) shows

22
Apr
English and Western Dressage Classes. Judge: Jodi Ely, “S” & “R”, WDAA / WDACO / AQHA-Western Opening Date: March 27, 2023 // Closing Date: April 10, 2023
Schooling Show I
23
Apr
English Dressage classes only. Judge: Jodi Ely, “S” & “R”, USEF / USDF / RMDS/ AQHA- English Opening Date: March 27, 2023 // Closing Date: April 10, 2023
NEW: Welcome to Spring Show
2
June
English and Western dressage classes. Judge: Debbie Riehl-Rodriguez “S” & “R”, RMDS / WDAA / WDACO / AQHA – Western Opening Date: May 8, 2023 // Closing Date: May 22, 2023
Summertime Warm-up Show
3
June
Debbie Riehl-Rodriguez “S” & “R”, & Dr. Gail Hoff-Carmona, “S” & “R”, USEF / USDF / RMDS / AQHA-English Opening Date: May 8, 2023 // Closing Date: May 22, 2023
Summertime I Show
4
June
Dr. Gail Hoff-Carmona, “S” & “R”, USEF / USDF / RMDS / AQHA-English Opening Date: May 8, 2023 // Closing Date: May 22, 2023
Summertime II Show
26 & 27
Aug

English and Western Dressage Classes. Judge: Marie Maloney, “R” & “R”, WDAA/WDACO/AQHA-western Opening Date: July 31, 2023 // Closing Date: August 14, 2023

Schooling Show II
7 & 8
Oct

English and Western Dressage classes. Judge: Amy Jablonovsky, "r"

Schooling Show III

2023 GVDS Shows

All our shows are held at the Mesa County Fairgrounds, Grand Junction 

Prize lists and more details coming soon.

For more information, contact our show secretary : Darby Savoca 

Remember that non-RMDS/GVDS members and non-GVDS Associates pay an extra class fee.  If you plan to show frequently, you might want to consider joining.  Join RMDS/GVDS at https://www.rmds.org/member/register or become a GVDS Associate.

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GVDS Schooling Shows

Schooling shows offer a fun atmosphere for all levels of exhibitors and horses to practice their rides. They are also great for introducing young or new horses to the show atmosphere; setting learning objectives; and having fun. Schooling shows include judging with scoring and comments; scores count towards GVDS, WDAA, and WDACO awards and new for 2022 - the USDF Regional Schooling Show Awards Program.

GVDS & RMDS Recognized Shows

Recognized shows are the top tier of GVDS dressage competitions. They are licensed by  USEF and USDF, follow USEF and USDF show rules, and offer classes from Training Level through Fourth Level, Freestyles, and FEI tests. GVDS and RMDS shows that are not recognized by USDF and USEF also offer Introductory classes, which are eligible for year-end awards in both organizations.  

 

You and your horse must be members of the USEF and USDF organizations to compete in these events.

 

Interested in competing at the RMDS Championship Show in September? Here are the rules for qualifying and entering that show.

To compete at the USDF Region 5 Championships, you must obtain your scores from Licensed shows and be a USDF Participating Member at the time scores are earned. Please see the USDF website for more information.

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