Pikes Peak Dressage Society

06/15/2026

✨ We are so excited to kick off the Michael Bragdell Clinic tomorrow! ✨
Pikes Peak Dressage Society is thrilled to welcome riders, auditors, and volunteers for two days of learning, great horses, and wonderful dressage conversation. Thank you to Rocky Mountain Dressage Society for supporting this event, and to Heather Petersen at Whistle Stop Crossing for generously hosting us at her beautiful facility!

📍 Location:
Whistle Stop Crossing
22750 County Rd 37
Elbert, CO 80106

Auditing Fees:
PPDS MEMBERS: Tuesday $30, Wednesday $20
Non-PPDS: Tuesday $40, Wednesday $30

Here’s the schedule for both Tuesday and Wednesday:

🐴 TUESDAY • JUNE 16

🌟 In-Hand Sporthorse Section • 9:00 AM
• Grace D— Mimosa CFS (Yearling Hanoverian)
• Mary-Elizabeth — Gabriel’s Legend (7 y/o Thoroughbred)
• Sara — Shabang SQF (Yearling Hanoverian)
• Grace H — Toby (Yearling Gypsy Cross)

🍽 Lunch • 11:00 AM–12:00 PM

🏇 Ridden Sessions
• 12:00 PM — Natalie & Fae (10 y/o Oldenburg • Third Level)
• 12:45 PM — Heather & Ricky Bobby (5 y/o Hanoverian • First Level, Second trained)
• 1:30 PM — Angel & Lilly (12 y/o Clydesdale • First Level)

☕ Break • 2:15 PM

• 2:30 PM — Grace & Chaickie (17 y/o Swedish Warmblood • PSG riding, GP trained)
• 3:15 PM — Layna & Tigris (11 y/o Irish Sport Horse • Second Level)
• 4:00 PM — Erin & Nikani (5 y/o Westfalen • Training Level)

🍽 End & Dinner • 4:45 PM

🐴 WEDNESDAY • JUNE 17

• 8:30 AM — Grace & Chaickie (17 y/o Swedish Warmblood • PSG riding, GP trained)
• 9:15 AM — Heather & Ricky Bobby (5 y/o Hanoverian • First Level, Second trained)

☕ Break • 10:00 AM

• 10:15 AM — Gwen & Kula (5 y/o Half Arabian • Training Level)
• 11:00 AM — Heather & Ruby (Intermediaire II trained and ridden)

🍽 Lunch • 11:45 AM–12:45 PM

• 12:45 PM — Kathy & La Stellina (15 y/o Rhinelander • Fourth Level, I-1 trained)
• 1:30 PM — Debbie & Erdenengel SL (7 y/o Oldenburg • First Level)

☕ Break • 2:15 PM

• 2:30 PM — Angel & Lilly (12 y/o Clydesdale • First Level)
• 3:15 PM — Colleen & Sir Atlas (8 y/o Oldenburg • Training Level)

We can’t wait to spend the next two days learning from Michael and watching these wonderful horse and rider combinations. See everyone tomorrow! ❤️🐴💙

06/09/2026

Hi all! We have a VERY limited number of spots left for our Michael Bragdell clinic this next week! If you have been on the fence, or if you wanted a second spot, now is your chance!!!!
Don’t miss out on a chance to clinic with one of the very best!!!!

We also have auditing spots available. Please see the form for more details! Lunch is a potluck, so please bring your best dish!

Please click the link to complete this form.

05/14/2026

Congratulations to all of our members who attended Dressage for the Cure at the Colorado Horse Park put on by 2 White Feet, Inc.. Show us your pictures and tell us about your rides so that we can celebrate with you!

05/07/2026

Hello PPDS!

We are so excited to announce our Michael Bragdell clinic that will be taking place here on June 16 & 17 at Whistle Stop Crossing. This clinic is especially exciting for our young horse owners, as we will be having an in-hand sporthorse section on the first day of the clinic- perfect for youngsters who aren't yet under saddle!

Michael, originally from Gothenburg, Sweden, is Head Trainer at Hilltop Farm, where he specializes in developing young horses while also successfully competing FEI-level horses. Since joining Hilltop in 1995, he has produced numerous top finishers at the USEF Young/Developing Horse National Championships. He has handled and presented many of Hilltop’s Devon Sporthorse Champions. His competitive achievements include multiple Young Horse National Championship titles, seven US Dressage Finals National Championships, and earning his USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medals, and is a USDF Certified Instructor.

As members of PPDS, you are at the front of the line for clinic spots! Please fill out this jotform for registration, and with questions, don't hesitate to email Grace at [email protected]!
https://form.jotform.com/260348604783058

04/10/2026

Hello all! Our Ride-A-Test on April 17th with Katherine Simard is filling quickly! Entries are due by April 11th! 🗓️

🐴 This Ride-A-Test is perfect for riders of all levels looking to improve their tests before the start of competition season. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to ride with a top-notch instructor and give yourself a "leg-up" to start the show season with a bang!
💕 Katherine Simard is a USDF-certified dressage instructor, L graduate with distinction, and trainer who resides in Littleton, Colorado. Her love of horses began at a very young age. She feels blessed to be able to make a living following her passion.

One Ride-a-Test slot is $100, with the option for stabling at $25 LATIGO .

Don't miss out on an opportunity to ride your tests before Rocky Rocky Mountain Dressage Society RMDS' s Dressage for the Cure! 🎗️

https://www.jotform.com/build/250859207010046

04/05/2026

Happy Easter to all of our members! We hope to see you all at our next meeting, April 16th at 7:00pm at Latigo!

03/26/2026

Hi members! An email just went out with more details about our April 17th Ride-a-Test with Katherine Simard. If you did not receive it, please message us here, and we will get that information to you!

Additionally, we will be having a member meeting in April! This will be on April 16th at 7:00 pm at LATIGO Trails Equestrian Center. It will be a potluck, so bring your best dish! 😉

As always, please reach out with any questions! We are looking forward to starting up the Colorado show season with you all!

03/24/2026

We are so excited to announce our ride a test with Katherine Simard! Details on the jotform below!

Please click the link to complete this form.

12/15/2025

We had a great turn out at the PPDS Christmas Party! Thanks everyone who came! Congratulations to Carolyn Kelly who won the PPDS Ugly Sweater Contest. Thank you to Right Path Equestrian for hosting such a fun party!

12/10/2025

Update for our holiday party: Our fabulous hosts at Right Path Equestrian are providing food and drinks so you do not have to bring anything. Just grab your favorite Christmas sweater or shirt and come join the festivities! 🌲❤️🎄🎅