Boulder Valley Dressage Association (RMDS Chapter)

05/24/2026

Schooling Show, Judged by Sandra Hotz is still open!

Boulder Valley Fairgrounds, Longmont
Sunday June 28
ALL LEVELS, including FEI and Western available.


We are offering lots of hospitality, education, and friendly faces.

Sign up on our website:

Boulder Valley Dressage - Welcome! BVD serves the Classical Dressage community in Boulder County, Colorado A chapter of the Rocky Mountain Dressage Society (RMDS) Read More about BVD 0 × “The object of dressage is the development of the horse into a happy athlete through harmonious education.” ...

05/16/2026

Boulder Valley Dressage is excited to announce our Summer Symposium: The Rider’s Seat ABCs with Suzanne Galdun! ☀️🐴

Join us for an educational and inspiring event focused on developing a stronger, more effective rider’s seat.

📅 Auditor registration opens May 1
📅 Rider applications open June 1

Sign up at www.bouldervalleydressage.org

We are proud to be sponsored by Front Range Equine Performance, Renovo, and Bank of Colorado.

Stay tuned for more details!

05/11/2026

Boulder Valley Dressage is proud to announce that our Ride-A-Test has been awarded the USDF GMO Education Initiative Event Education Grant! We are thrilled to be recipients, allowing us to offer affordable, high quality programing to you ! We will help you sharpen your skills for the competition season where you will receive valuable feedback and experience in a relaxed, supportive environment. With FEI 4★ Judge Sandra Hotz.

June 27–28 2026
Boulder Valley Fairgrounds
9595 Nelson Rd Longmont 80501 CO

Saturday, June 27 – Ride-A-Test (FULL for Riders—Open to Auditors)

Observe Ride-A-Tests and hear the judge’s commentary on how to improve scores and ride more effective tests. The Judge will also give a short talk during lunch on test riding and tips, and how to reduce those show nerves. Audit fee: $30 Please pre-register.

Sunday, June 28 – Dressage Schooling Show—Still Open
This show is open to both our Ride-A-Test participants, and anyone else interested in competing. All USDF, USEF, FEI, and WDAA tests welcome. Schooling Show entry: $50 per class

Sign up at Bouldervalleydressage.org

Volunteer sign-ups will be available soon. Questions? Contact Sally at [email protected]

04/29/2026

Hello Friends of BVD. We hope to see everyone at our upcoming educational event at the Boulder Valley Fairgrounds June 27 and 28. Our Ride a Test on Sat. with Judge Sandra Hotz is full for riders, but auditors are welcome.

Sandra will be speaking to the auditors regarding the rides, so come and learn how to UP your own score by getting hot tips from Sandra!!!!

Our schooling show on Sunday is wide open. And guess what? We are able to accomodate all levels--including Western and FEI!! We have intentionally kept fees super low, so everyone can afford to come. In fact, you really CAN'T afford to miss this!

We are offering lots of hospitality and friendly faces. For more info and to sign up, go to our website and get the low down For inspo, we have Sandra Hotz in the photo below.

04/08/2026

Our Ride a Test with Sandra Hotz on the 27th is almost full.
The time to sign up is now.
Please know that Boulder Valley Dressage has heavily subsidized this event so that rides and participation is affordable.
Check out our website for more info. We can't wait to see you!
BOULDER VALLEY DRESSAGE PRESENTS: Competition Tune-Up
June 27–28 2026
Boulder Valley Fairgrounds
9595 Nelson Rd Longmont 80501 CO

03/20/2026

BOULDER VALLEY DRESSAGE PRESENTS: Competition Tune-Up
June 27–28 2026
Boulder Valley Fairgrounds
9595 Nelson Rd Longmont 80501 CO

Prepare for competition with a weekend of valuable feedback, learning, and show experience in a relaxed, supportive environment. With FEI 4★ Judge Sandra Hotz

Saturday, June 27 – Ride-A-Test Educational Day: Ride any USDF, USEF, FEI, or WDAA test
Each rider receives a 30-minute session with the judge
Ride your test and receive immediate feedback and coaching
Tests will be scored for educational purposes only and shared only with the rider.

Ride-A-Test fee: $60 per ride
Auditors: Observe Ride-A-Tests and hear the judge’s commentary on how to improve scores and ride more effective tests. The Judge will also give a short talk during lunch on test riding and tips, and how to reduce those show nerves. Audit fee: $30

Sunday, June 28 – Dressage Schooling Show
This show is open to both our Ride-A-Test participants, and anyone else interested in competing. All USDF, USEF, FEI, and WDAA tests welcome. Schooling Show entry: $50 per class
Stabling available: $25 per day, beginning on Friday. Includes stable clean up after event by Boulder Valley Fairgrounds. Bring your own shavings.

Schooling is available beginning Friday starting at 10 am.
Hospitality includes drinks and snacks for all. Bring your own lunch.
This event is designed to provide an affordable educational competition experience. Boulder Valley Dressage is underwriting part of the cost to help keep entry fees accessible.
To sign up for one or both days, visit our website at: www.bouldervalleydressage.org


Sign up soon. Spaces are limited.
Questions? Email [email protected]

03/07/2026

It will be nice to see him back in the arena

Steffen Peters to return to show arena in two weeks for 6-time Olympian's first competition since 2024 Paris Games

02/27/2026

02/23/2026

A blast was had at the sold out Boulder Valley Awards Banquet! We celebrated our circle of support (each other) and the progress we made with our beloved partners. Thanks to all who attended and shared the love. Our Silent Auction (our biggest fun-raiser of the year) was a huge hit.

02/03/2026

Still time to sign up!