Bear Valley Springs Dressage Club

This  2-day clinic will introduce dressage riders of all levels to  the concepts and requirements of a freestyle test. Each day will begin at 8 a.m. with classroom instruction and discussion and progress to working each rider & horse pair.

Day 1:  Working to music, choosing your music, and matching rhythm and movements to highlight your expertise.

Day 2: Create custom choreography exclusively for you and your dressage partner.

Lesson agenda to follow shortly.

Two day clinic: $200

$100 non-refundable enrollment fee (Will be refunded if BVSDC & TMC cancel the clinic.)

Please contact:

 Kathe Rich at katherich@gmail.com

Bear Valley Springs Equestrian Center is the place to be for the July 23/24 Dressage Show and Clinic with judge CAROLYN LINDHOLM. Rides start at 8:00 AM. Come out and cheer on the riders, especially our junior riders! Ride times can be found HERE.

Clinic will be held on the following Monday! Ride times will be posted soon.

Tehachapi Mountain Chapter of CDS Mid-Summer Dressage Show and clinic with Judge Carolyn Lindholm “R” July 23rd at Bear Valley Springs Equestrian Center is on!! There are restrictions due to the VS Virus and a Vet Certificate is required 7 days before the show .(See the VSV requirements on the TMC website) Please contact Janice Polletta Show Secretary for any questions 661-847-8364 or jkpolletta @gmail.com Entry open date is July 1. Go to website TMCdressage.org for entry forms, prize list, and veterinarian certificate of VSV inspection. Remember as this month continues the show requirements may also change!  

As most know by now, the TMC’s June show has been cancelled due to the VS Virus. However, the clinic by judge Rene Johnson will be taking place on Sunday! Please come out and cheer on our favorite local riders; times have been posted on our Calendar/Activities page. Take the opportunity to learn from Rene and these wonderful riders!

We have also just completed our first online show! With the June show cancellation, I was glad to have the opportunity to ride a test and get judge’s feedback. I was pleasantly surprised at the helpful constructive advice in the judge’s comments. It was nice to see

how far Jackson and I have come, and what we need to work on to improve. The next online show is set for July 15th through the 23rd. Start getting those videos of your tests now!

Our June online show is in full swing! The online show series through dressageshowonline.com starts June 5th and runs through June 15th, so start filming those entries now! This is a great way to participate in showing without the stress. No formal coats needed, just nice attire. Arenas can be either 20 x 60 or 20 x 40 and can be a home arena (get creative- my first year I used buckets with letters!). Just make sure all letters are visible in the video, and film from C. Not a member of a club or organization? No problem, we encourage you to still participate! Awards will be given and full judges comments will be sent out. Its a great, safe, inexpensive way to dip your toe into showing, or even start a new pony. See the Activities tab for links and information.

Due to the VSV virus outbreak, there will be no June CDS show in Bear Valley Springs. July and August shows at this time are still a go, and hopefully and additional show can be planned for October to round out the CDS show season for our Tehachapi Mountain Chapter. Lets keep our horses healthy and safe, and ride on!