Santa Barbara Chapter

California Dressage Society

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

Announcements

SB-CDS Fall Dressage &

2010 Central Region Adult Amateur Competition

September 25-26, 2010 at the Earl Warren Show Grounds

Premium and Entry Form

2010 Santa Barbara Area Dressage Shows

Our Mission

The California Dressage Society, formed in 1967, is a non-profit organization to further the interest in the equestrian sport called Dressage. It is now one of the largest dressage organizations in the nation with more than 4,800 individual members in its 36 Chapters. 

The Santa Barbara chapter has operated independently under a CDS-approved set of By-laws since the early 80's.  Governed by a board of dedicated volunteers, which are responsible for the development and production of shows, educational and social events.

To join our Chapter please refer to the Business page.

Our Board of Directors strives to support and encourage riders, and enthusiasts alike by way of educational clinics, workshops, and the production of three 4STAR shows annually at the renowned Earl Warren Showground's.  Together with insight from the membership the Board develops events that unit the members and their guests for social, educational and event travel expeditions to support the goals and aspirations of it's members

Santa Barbara

Unique with it's backdrop of majestic mountains at nearly 3,000 feet with the tendrils of it's shores reaching to the blue of the Pacific Ocean.   Members enjoy walking and gallops on the beach as well as foothill trails and climate conditions Easterners can only dream of.  The community of membership encompasses riders, owners, and enthusiasts from as far north as Shell Beach and Arroyo Grande, a few from Buellton, Solvang, Santa Ynez, and Los Olivos, residents of Goleta, and Montecito and south a bit to Carpinteria, and Oxnard.  Distant members include Sedona, AZ and Boca Raton, Florida

Annual Events

You can always count on fun social gatherings annually, including the Annual Meeting and dinner at the end of the year  featuring the SB CDS Championship Awards Series finalists, traditionally held in early December.  The Chapter works to bring clinicians to their membership that will bring the most educational opportunities for many.  SB CDS's volunteer base consists of approximately 12-17 tireless members who keep the boat afloat for the good of many.  These folks bring their wisdom, education, and talents to help and assist the board in their pursuit to support the membership and their objectives.  Consistent annually have been the support of three rated shows, along with a sister show in November. 

USEFUSDFCDSDASC Rated Shows

Oct 17-18th, 2009: Win Fall Dressage in Santa Barbara at Earl Warren Show Grounds

 

April 3-4th, 2010: Dressage in Santa Barbara at Earl Warren Show Grounds

 

August 21-22, 2010 The Dress Rehearsal at High Star Farms

 

November 6-7, 2010: Win Fall Dressage at El Sueno Equestrian Center

 

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