GVDS serves the classical (English) and western dressage community on the Western Slope of Colorado.
Our calendar is full throughout the year with educational programs, shows, and clinics.
"The object of dressage is the development of the horse into a happy athlete through harmonious education."
-Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI)
GVDS Club News
Upcoming Events
May
5
Cavaletti Play Day
GVDS Cavaletti Play Day - Rescheduled!
Wednesday, May 5, 2024 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Roy Yates Horse Training Center
2033 J Road
Fruita, CO
Bring your horses and ponies to come and play with us!
Location: Roy Yates Horse Training Center
May
31
Summertime Warm-Up Show
English and Western Dressage classes.
Judge: Renee Johnson "S" & "R" - RMDS,WDAA,WDACO
Opening Date: May 6
Closing Date: May 20
Location: Mesa County Fairgrounds
June
1
Summertime Show I
Dressage classes.
Judge: Renee Johnson "S" & "R", Heidi Gaian "S" & "R" - USEF, USDF, RMDS
Opening Date: May 6
Closing Date: May 20
Location: Mesa County Fairgrounds
June
2
Summertime Show II
Dressage classes.
Jude: Heidi Gaian "S" & "R" - USEF, USDF, RMDS
Opening Date: May 6
Closing Date: May 20
Location: Mesa County Fairgrounds
May
5
Cavaletti Play Day
GVDS Cavaletti Play Day - Rescheduled!
Wednesday, May 5, 2024 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Roy Yates Horse Training Center
2033 J Road
Fruita, CO
Bring your horses and ponies to come and play with us!
Location: Roy Yates Horse Training Center
May
31
Summertime Warm-Up Show
English and Western Dressage classes.
Judge: Renee Johnson "S" & "R" - RMDS,WDAA,WDACO
Opening Date: May 6
Closing Date: May 20
Location: Mesa County Fairgrounds
June
1
Summertime Show I
Dressage classes.
Judge: Renee Johnson "S" & "R", Heidi Gaian "S" & "R" - USEF, USDF, RMDS
Opening Date: May 6
Closing Date: May 20
Location: Mesa County Fairgrounds
June
2
Summertime Show II
Dressage classes.
Jude: Heidi Gaian "S" & "R" - USEF, USDF, RMDS
Opening Date: May 6
Closing Date: May 20
Location: Mesa County Fairgrounds
GVDS member meetings: ONLINE
The club generally meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 pm.
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Meetings are currently being done through Zoom to maintain social distancing. If you wish to attend, email Karen Harkin kharkin@gvds.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting to receive the link to log in.
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Current members can access the meeting link here.