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 Bits of News
Published At | Title | Read More! | Image |
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04/29/2026 | Opening for the Summertime Warm Up & Summertime I & II Shows! | ||
04/29/2026 | GVDS Pictures Gallery | ||
04/28/2026 | Drop In Dressage |
GVDS member meetings: ONLINE
The club generally meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 pm.
Meetings are currently being done through Zoom . If you wish to attend, email Karen Harkin ksharkin@gmail.com at least 24 hours prior to the meeting to receive the link to log in.
Current members can access the meeting link here.
Upcoming Events
Jul
11-12
Frances Carbonnel Clinic - Dressage-Western Dressage-Freestyle
Frances Carbonnel coming to Spring Creek Ranch in July for Training.
She is an amazing instructor, horse women, and trainer. Many people would either know her or know of her. Both for Dressage and Western Dressage (founder). Riders and Auditors are encouraged to stay and audit other lessons. There will be a noon Potluck & lecture on Rider position/Equine Biomechanics.
Contact Jill Billings for more Information or to Sign up
303-748-3158 or MolliedogBillings@gmail.com
Text or Call if you need Boarding info.
Frances Bio Highlights
-US Dressage Federation Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medalist
-Numerous Open World Championships at the Western Dressage Association of America’s World Show at
Levels 2, 3 and 4, and Musical Freestyle
-Founding Member of the Western Dressage Association of America and Co-Founder of Western
Dressage Train the Trainer program
For Complete Biography See link :
https://www.icloud.com/iclouddrive/0d5FlLltTFLb8wUy3f5FF5gvg#FRANCES_Carbonnel_BIO
Contact Jill Billings for more Information or to Sign up
303-748-3158 or MolliedogBillings@gmail.com
Text or Call if you need Boarding info.
Location: Spring Creek Ranch - 3 miles north of Cortez
Jul
20
GVDS Business Meeting
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.
Location: Zoom
Aug
11
Drop In Dressage
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
Location: Mesa County Fair Grounds
Aug
22-23
2026 Schooling Show II - Presented by Jeffie Pike CPA
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
Location: Mesa County Fairgrounds