Calendar of Competitions & Events

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All shows are recognized by CDS, USEF & USDF, unless marked with  * .

Shows marked with *  are recognized by CDS only.

CDI = These shows are comfirmed CDIs which means that depending on their 1* or 3* status they are qualifiers for:  World Cup, US National Championships, Pan American Games, Young & Developing Horse Championships, NAJYRC, & Brentina Cup.  There is always a National Triple-Rated (regular) show run in conjunction with the CDIs.

NC = These competitions are qualifiers for USEF National Championships (Young Horse, Developing Horse, Brentina Cup, Young Rider, Junior Rider and NAJYRC).

Young Horse & Developing Horse Qualifiying Period = 1/1/12 – 8/1/12

Brentina Cup, Young Rider and Junior Rider (for USEF) Qualifying Period = 8/2/11-5/28/12

NAJYRC Qualifying Period = 7/1/11-6/25/12

Cut off date for qualifying for CDS/USDF Championships is:

MAY 2012

May 3 & 4:  Juan Matute Clinic at Villa Rosa.  Contact Heidi heidi@vrdressage.com

May 11-13:  Starr Vaughn I, Elk Grove, CA – NC – VR going to this show!

May 17-20:  CDI 1* Woodside, CA – NC – VR going to this show!

May 25-27:  Dressage Derby, Vacaville, CA – NC – VR Going to this Show!

May 24-27:  CDI 1* Flintridge, CA – NC – (so far VR not planning on going to this show)

MAY 28, 2012 – DEADLINE for qualifying for US National Championships BRENTINA CUP, YOUNG RIDERS &  JUNIORS.

JUNE 2012

June 1-2, 2012:  Dressage at Gilroy GaitsVR going to this show! this is a regular National Show.  not a qualifier for NAJYRC.

June 1-3:  Shelley Siegel Dressage, Santa Rosa, CA – NC

June 7-10:  CDI 1* Hansen Dam, CA – NC – VR NOT planning on going to this show.

June 7-12:  US NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS - Grand Prix & Juniors, Gladstone, NJ

June 9-10, 2012:  Dressage in the Redwoods, Santa Cruz, CA

June 13-17: US NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS - Grand Prix, Brentina Cup & Intermediare I, Gladstone, NJ (Final Selection for London Olympic Team)

June 14-17:  CDI 1* Rancho Murieta, CA – NC -

June 22-24:  Dressage Derby, Vacaville, CA – NC  – Young Horse Qualifier and Last NAJYRC.  Judges:  Paula Lacy & Melonie Kessler – Villa Rosa is Planning on going to this show!!

JUNE 25, 2012:   DEADLINE for Qualifying for NAJYRC

JULY 2012

July 1:  Yarra Yarra Pleasanton, judge Creeky Routson

July 5-8:  Pebble Beach, CA – NC

July 13-15:  Woodside, CA

July 18-22:  NAJYRC, Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY

 July 2012:  Coastal Classic Show, Watsonville, CA:  California Cup Competition combines compulsory + Freestyle scores for final result.  Fun “anything goes” Costume Freestyle Class.

AUGUST 2012

AUGUST 1, 2012:  DEADLINE for Qualifying for US National Young Horse and Developing Horse Championships.

Aug 4-5:  Yarra Yarra Pleasanton, judge = Mike Osinski

Aug 25-26:  Gavilan Chapter Show

August 24-26, 2012: US National Young Horse and Developing Horse Championships, Lamplight Equestrian Center, Wayne, IL

SEPTEMBER 2012

Sept 9:  Yarra Yarra Pleasanton, judge = Mary Grace Davidson

Sept 14-16:  Woodside, CA

OCTOBER 2012

October 4-7, 2012:  CDS/USDF Championships, Burbank, CA