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38th Annual Dressage in the Sierra, June 7-8 at Franktown Meadows Equestrian Facility
Volunteers Needed:
All Volunteer positions are open - Set up, tear down, judge & TD transport (they are staying at the Hyatt at the Summit Mall in S Reno) scribe, score, consignment tack sale, ring steward Shifts are half day - approximately 8:00 - 12:00, 12:00 - 4:30 Friday - Sunday, June 6-8
There are lots of jobs competitors can do and not interfere with their ride preparations. Please contact Beth at ecoffeycurle@gmail.com if you'd like to volunteer for a specific position/shift or can be available to help around your ride times. Thank you!
Show opens 05/01/25 on www.HorseShowOffice.com - prize list, all of the releases are posted to that site. Don't forget proof of your horse's current inoculations. Entries must be received by 05/30/25.
- USEF Rule New 2025! All volunteers, staff, and show officials sign a USEF release in addition to the CDS release.
- USEF Rule New 2025! Riders and lungers may only have one (1) earbud in while mounted or lunging. No one may ride or lunge with an earbud in both ears.
- USEF Rule New 2025! Entries (electronic or paper) must include signed releases at the time of entry. Failure to do so can result in the issuance of a yellow card.
Breed Awards: We are offering 3 HP Breed awards ~ KWPN, Dressage Pony Cup, & IALHA. Thank you Wendy Hays and www.warmblood-sales.com for sponsoring the Dressage Pony Cup.
Sponsorships, Raffle Buckets, Consignment Tack Sale:
Show sponsors levels: $50 Any Class, $75 Specific Class, $100 Show High Point
Checks may be made payable to SNC-CDS and sent to the chapter: PO Box 2637 Carson City, NV 89702
DIS 2025 Meet & Greet: We will host a casual get together at the Tack Consignment Sale Saturday afternoon, near the end of the show day. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Start time to coordinate with the show schedule. Everyone is welcome!
Raffle Buckets! Have new items you'd like to donate? We are hosting raffle buckets - you fill the bucket, value $50+, and the buckets will be raffled off on Saturday, June 7th at DIS 2025. Contact Beth at ecoffeycurle@gmail.com if you'd like to sponsor and fill a bucket for the raffle.
Consignment Tack Sale: The Consignment Tack Sale Agreement can be found here. Please read the consignment agreement for details.
Only current SN Chapter members and SN Hound members may sell items. The sale is open to the public. All items must be in new or good-new condition to be accepted for the sale.
Please no helmets. Only equestrian equipment, apparel or stable equipment will be accepted; no household items.
All items must arrive pre-tagged with price and identification.
Check-in to sell items is Friday, June 6th 1:00-5:00 PM. All items must be picked up by 3:00 PM on Sunday, June 8th. This includes any item donated for sale.
Please do not leave your items for the chapter to discard after the sale.
Cavaletti Clinic with Erika Jannson, May 3rd-4th, 2025
Cavaletti Clinic with Erika Jannson, May 3-4 at Franktown Meadows: There are still open spots remaining if you'd like to sign up. Cost is $150 for one day, $250 for both days. VERY IMPORTANT: To reserve a ride is to send a check payable to SNC-CDS for either $150 or $250 to SNC-CDS P. O. Box 2637 Carson City, NV 89702
The clinic will fill first paid first served, i.e., in the order that the checks are received.
You can read up about Erika and the popularity of her cavaletti clinics here: https://www.ejdressage.com/cavaletti-clinics and https://www.ejdressage.com/
Have a question about the cavaletti clinic? Pls contact Jen Smith jennifer@jenniferasmith.com
Bit Clinic with Kim Gentry
Bit Clinic with Kim Gentry: The bit clinic with Kim Gentry is tentatively scheduled for Friday, July 25th with potentially, a lecture session Thursday, July 24th. Dates are still being confirmed.
- The clinic currently has a wait list. You can be added to the wait list by emailing Beth at ecoffeycurle@gmail.com
- The final clinic fees will be announced once all the travel, accommodation, and facility rental expenses are finalized.
- Kim's fees for bridle, bit, and horse review:
- Snaffle $125.00 Double $175.00 Both $225.00
The clinic is free to audit.
USEF Head Dressage coach Christine Taurig stated in the recent USEF Trainer's conference about bits and horse's mouths - something for all of us to consider - Modern horses have a narrower more sensitive mouth and her own bit collection from years ago are a lot thicker than the bits that fit performance horses now. Kim spoke at her clinic here in the fall that horse's mouths change a lot as they age. We all know that but how many of us take that into consideration when we consider a bit for our horses?! You can find more information about Kim and her bit clinics here: https://bitsnsuch.com/pages/kims-bit-and-bridle-clinics
2025 SNC Show and Activity Calendar
Mark your calendars for these fantastic 2025 SNC events! Here's a sneak preview of what has been lined up for the new year so far...
- May 3-4, 2025 - Cavaletti Clinic with Erika Jansson.
- June 7-8, 2025 - 38th Annual Dressage in the Sierra USEF, USDF, CDS * Show prize list and entries will be open on www.HorseShowOffice.com 6 weeks out from the show date.
- June 7-8, 2025 - Consignment Tack Sale at the 38th Annual Dressage in the Sierra Dressage Show at Franktown Meadows Equestrian Center. It will be run similar to our last sale. We will be hosting a fund raising "Buckets of Cool Stuff" raffle during the show too. Hoping to join forces with the Sierra NV Hounds to grow this event. More info: Tack Sale Flyer
- October 4th, 2025 SN Autumn Classic CDS
- Tentatively scheduled July 25, 2025 - Bit Clinic with International FEI GP Rider and Bit Fitting Expert Kim Gentry
SN Chapter Show Sponsors: We have a new tiered program for 2025!
- Bronze Level Sponsor: $50 Any Class Sponsor
- Silver Level Sponsor: $75 Pick Your Class Sponsor
- Gold Level Sponsor: $100 High Point Sponsor
- In-Kind Donation Sponsorships are always welcome. Please reach out to Jocelyn or Theresa if you have a product for possible donation either as a show prize, high point prize, or raffle item.
'New Dressage Show software: With the closure of equestrianentries.com, we have transitioned to HorseShowOffice.com. It is an all inclusive site - entries, show operations, results. HorseShowOffice.com hosts many USDF Regional champs including the national USDF championship show.
Join the SNC Google Group
If you wish to send and recieve emails, get updates, and stay informed join SNC-Dressage on Google Groups Go to SNC-Dressage group email list and click the "ask to join" button at the top. We will post announcements to the SNC webpage but the quickest way to get information is via the group. Sign up today and let your friends know!
Custom Stock Ties, Belts & Purses:
Need a new stock tie or vintage pin to spiff up your show attire? Looking for a one of a kind purse or belt? Dara James Designs proudly introduces new stock tie designs for the dressage show ring! Dara James Designs was founded by our very own SNC member, Susan Ward. All Dara James Designs products are hand made to the highest quality level. A portion of proceeds will go to the Equestrian Aid Foundation, specifically for those affected by breast cancer. Visit www.darajamesdesigns.com.
Chapter meetings are held one evening each month unless otherwise determined by the Board Of Directors. The location of the meetings will be posted to the web site and announced to the group prior to the meetings. Meetings are open to the membership.
Next Chapter Meeting: To be announced.
To become a Sierra Nevada Chapter member of the California Dressage Society, please use the following link 'Become a CDS Member' and select Sierra Nevada as your chapter preference.