Boulder Valley Dressage Association (RMDS Chapter)

08/08/2025

JJ Tate Dressage Symposium
📍 Boulder County Fairgrounds – August 30–31
🎟 Auditor Spots Available Now!

Register here: https://form.jotform.com/250824998351164

Are you ready to level up your knowledge of dressage?
Want to see complex concepts made simple and actionable?
Looking for horse-centered insights that build harmony and progress?

Join us for an unforgettable weekend with JJ Tate—one of the most sought-after clinicians in the country!

JJ Tate is an international dressage rider, U.S. Developing Team member, and founder of Team Tate Academy. Known for her clear, empowering teaching style, JJ helps riders at all levels—from Training Level to Prix St. Georges—connect the dots and elevate their riding.

This rare Colorado appearance is packed with opportunities to learn and connect:
✨ Watch JJ coach riders from Training Level through PSG
🎤 Attend two exclusive lunchtime lectures with JJ each day
🎁 Win great giveaways and dressage gear in our daily drawings
❄️ Stay cool in the spacious indoor arena with new footing and a crystal-clear sound system

🍽️ Lunch will be available for purchase onsite both days—no need to leave the venue!

Whether you're actively training or just starting your dressage journey, this event is for YOU.

JJ's teachings don't end at the clinic. You can continue your learning afterward by joining Team Tate Academy, her supportive online learning platform.

Huge thanks to The Dressage Foundation and our generous sponsors for helping make this event happen! If you're interested in advertising or becoming a sponsor, visit our website for details.
🎟 Ready to reserve your spot? Sign up to audit at:

🔗 www.bouldervalleydressage.org

Let's learn, grow, and celebrate dressage—together. See you there!

08/06/2025

Still deciding whether to attend the JJ Tate Symposium?

The SWAG giveaways during the JJ Tate Symposium might just be the extra nudge you need to sign up! Take a look at some of the items below from Perfect Products!

Register here:
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Once you register, you’ll be automatically entered into SWAG giveaways at the symposium! Must be present to win.

Thank you Perfect Products for your support!

07/28/2025

Boulder Valley Dressage gratefully acknowledges The Dressage Foundation for supporting our premier educational event--the JJ Tate Symposium.

Want to join our prestigious list of sponsors and support dressage education in Colorado? Contact Boulder Valley Dressage. We would love to hear from you!!!!!!

Thanks to our sponsors:
Front Range Equine Performance
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Bank of Colorado
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Perfect Products
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Windswept Farms
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Lakeview Equestrian
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Comprehensive training and care for the dressage horse and rider, from green to Grand Prix, in beautiful Boulder County, Colorado. At Windswept Farms, we provide elite dressage training in a relaxed, horse- and family-friendly environment, committed to producing happy, thriving athletes at all level...

07/22/2025

Would you like to participate in our upcoming JJ Tate Symposium? How about becoming a sponsor?

When you become a sponsor, you become a partner.
Your willingness to help out financial says to us, "I appreciate BVD for hosting this event of the year and that you want to be a part of it."
Talk to us!
Any amount appreciated--donate an item to our drawings, items for our swag bags
Join in the fun.
This is our biggest event of the year: Be a part of it
Thanks to our current sponsors


Front Range Equine Performance





https://wp.rmds.org/wp-content/uploads/JJ-Sponsor-Sheet.pdf

07/15/2025

WHAT TIME IS IT????
TIME TO SIGN UP TO AUDIT THE JJ TATE Symposium 2025
📅 August 30-31, 2025 | 🏟️ Boulder Valley Fairgrounds

👀 AUDITORS: Two-Day Master Dressage Clinic
Join us for an extraordinary educational experience with top-level, internationally recognized trainer JJ Tate! 🌟 As an auditor, you have the benefit of watching multiple riders, which will help you develop your eye for correct technique that you can apply to your own riding. We have 15 riders representing training through FEI levels.

❄️ Climate-Controlled Environment
🔊 Crystal Clear Audio
🪑 Premium Seating
👥 Perfect for Groups
🍽️ Lunch available on-site, so leave that ol heavy big cooler at home!
🎪 Two Master Class Presentations
🙋‍♀️ Interactive Q&A Sessions

SWAG, DRAWINGS AND FUN!!!!!!

For more info, go to our Website at

We are excited to host the JJ Tate Symposium on August 30 and 31st. Anyone can apply to ride by clicking on Rider Application or on the Audit Form to attend.

07/09/2025

JJ TATE Symposium 2025
📅 August 30-31, 2025 | 🏟️ Boulder Valley Fairgrounds

👀 AUDITORS: Two Day Master Dressage Clinic
Join us for an extraordinary educational experience with top-level, internationally recognized trainer JJ Tate! Watch as she transforms horse-and-rider combinations before your eyes with her proven methodology and expert eye. Our riding slots are now filled, you can still participate without bringing your 1,200-pound best friend along. As an auditor, you have the benefit of watching multiple riders, which will help you develop your eye for correct technique that you can apply to your own riding
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What You'll Experience
🎯 Real-Time Problem-Solving in Action
Watch JJ diagnose training challenges instantly and implement solutions that create immediate, visible improvements. Learn to see what she sees and understand why specific approaches succeed every time! 💡
📈 Progressive Training Methodology
Each session builds systematically, revealing how foundational principles evolve and develop. We have selected riders who will be performing Training Level through Prix St. Georges. Experience the complete journey!
🐎 Diverse Breeds, Universal Principles
See JJ work with our riders' horses, which will include Thoroughbreds, Arabians, Warmbloods, Lusitanos, and Friesian crosses—demonstrating how correct training principles adapt to different conformations, natural abilities, sizes, and personalities. Every horse is unique! 🌈
💡 Immediately Applicable Insights
Every technique demonstrated can be applied in your next riding session or lesson. Take home actionable knowledge that elevates your training approach from day one! 🎓
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🏠 Stay Comfortable & Focused
❄️ Climate-Controlled Environment - No sunscreen, no hats, no sweat, and no bugs!
🔊 Crystal Clear Audio - Brand new sound system ensures you hear every word
🪑 Premium Seating - Comfortable indoor bleachers with terrific views
👥 Perfect for Groups - Great opportunity to create a get-together for your barn mates. Bring your posse! 🤠
🍽️ Lunch available on-site, so leave that ol heavy big cooler at home!
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🎓 Continue Your Education
After the clinic, continue your journey with JJ through her Team Tate Academy online! 💻 Keep the momentum going with ongoing support and advanced training modules.
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📚 Your Complete Learning Package
🎪 Two Master Class Presentations
A deep dive into JJ's training philosophy, methodology, and advanced biomechanical concepts that yield lasting results.
🙋‍♀️ Interactive Q&A Sessions
Get your specific training questions answered directly by JJ. No question is too basic or too advanced!
🎁 Exciting Prize Drawings
• 🏟️ Custom Stadium Seat/Backpack/Cooler Combo (donated by Front Range Equine)
• 📖 Five Copies of "The Athletic Development of the Dressage Horse" by Charles de Kunffy, JJ Tate's mentor
• 🎉 Additional prizes to be announced
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🙏 Special Thanks
Boulder Valley Dressage gratefully acknowledges The Dressage Foundation for its support of this premier educational event. 💙
🌟 Thanks to our sponsors:
Front Range Equine Performance 🐴
🌐 https://www.frequine.com/

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📝 Registration Information
🎫 Register at: https://www.bouldervalleydressage.org/
⚡ Direct Registration: https://form.jotform.com/250824998351164

Please click the link to complete this form.

07/02/2025

NEW FOOTING ALERT!!!! Where??? At the Boulder Valley Fairgrounds indoor arena. And a new harrier to keep it laser leveled just for you. Want to try it out? Check out the JJ Tate Symposium coming to you August 30 and 31st, hosted by the one and only Boulder Valley Dressage. We have a few rider spots still available and lots of auditing spots. Gallop over to our website and sign up now. Don't be a victim of FOMO. Oh, and by the way, we have waived the video submission to apply!!! https://www.bouldervalleydressage.org/

06/29/2025

ONLY 3 MORE DAYS TO SIGN UP TO RIDE!!!
*ALL LEVELS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY*

✨BVD PRESENTS JJ TATE!✨

⭐️ Applications are open for everyone.

⭐️ All riding levels and horse breeds are welcomed. No memberships required to apply!

⭐️ Applications for riding close July 1 at 11:59 pm MST.

⭐️ Unable to ride? No problem, sign up to audit!

⭐️ The auditing fee is reduced for Juniors (18 yrs and under)!

⭐️⭐️RIDER APPLICATION:

https://form.jotform.com/250775748820062

⭐️⭐️LINK FOR AUDITING PAYMENT:

https://form.jotform.com/250824998351164

06/24/2025

August 30 and 31st, Boulder Valley Dressage proudly presents a symposium with Jessica Jo Tate.

Full Details: https://www.bouldervalleydressage.org/

Training opportunities with internationally recognized masters like JJ Tate are rare. Whether you're looking to break through a training plateau, establish better fundamentals, or experience world-class instruction, this clinic will provide insights that will benefit you and your horse for years to come.

Protégée of legendary classical dressage master Charles De Kunffy, and trained extensively with Hungarian Olympian Gyula Dallos. JJ's education includes work with celebrated names like Steffen Peters, Klaus Balkenhol, and Hubertus Schmidt.

Known for her positive teaching style and emphasis on the foundations of classical riding, JJ has a gift for making complex concepts accessible to riders at every level. Riders and auditors rave over her ability to make theory and application accessible and inspirational to riders of all levels.

You'll Learn:

How to be the rider your horse wants to work with
Classical techniques that create lasting harmony
Problem-solving strategies for common training challenges
How to develop your horse's natural athletic ability
The art of patient, progressive training

Spaces are limited - Reserve your spot today to train with one of America's most respected classical dressage masters!

05/25/2025

Be sure to visit the Boulder Valley table at the Nighthawk Horse Show. We are fundraising for our JJ Tate clinic and we have something special for you. Say hello to Janeen and Sara

05/21/2025

🌟BVD PRESENTS JJ TATE!!🌟