Dripping Springs Ranch Park Riding Series

05/12/2026

Ranch Horse Show #2 on Saturday, June 13. Online Entries are now OPEN! Here's the link:
https://forms.gle/fgjvJZEVJBX2k4wM8

This is our "Short Sleeve Show" for comfort and FUN😊 Yes, Hawaiian and beach-themed shirts are encouraged and there are awards for best show themed turnout!

DSRP Ranch Horse Shows now boast 2 judges. The show will start at 8 AM in the INDOOR ARENA with In-Hand Trail, then all the Trail and Pleasure classes running back-to-back followed by Ranch Rail Pleasure. In the OUTDOOR ARENA we'll run the Ranch Riding and Stock Horse Horsemanship and these classes will be judged with an at-will gate from 8 AM to noon/1 PM. We'll have a timeframe assigned to complete both of these classes (based on entries) and will be making frequent announcements so all riders can compete in their classes and not miss a thing.

Enter NOW - no payment required until show day. Patterns will be posted soon! Questions? Please ask!

Fabulous photos by Bella & EquiEssence Photography - our official show photographer!

05/10/2026

Wonderful half-day trail / stock horse pleasure training today with many of our riders from our Saturday Ranch Horse Clinic, along with a number of other folks enjoying the chance to practice trail obstacles and pleasure transition work in advance of our June Ranch Horse Show. Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 13th and watch for our online Entry Form this week!!

05/09/2026

Such a terrific ranch horse clinic with Greg Dial today at DSRP! Our clinic filled 3 days after registration opened and every single horse/rider team showed improvement in both Ranch Riding and Stock Horse Horsemanship. Thank you Greg for sharing your your knowledge, skills and gifts with us. Riders and auditors were all gushing about what they learned, their observations, their progress, and the "homework" that we can all use regardless of our disciplines.

Tomorrow from 9 AM to 1 PM we'll have our Trail and Stock Horse Pleasure patterns set up for everyone to practice! Clinic rider fee is $15 for tomorrow's arena work and all other riders will pay $25. Stay as long as you'd like! The trail pattern will be posted at the entrance to the indoor arena. I'll be there from 9 to 10 AM to help anyone who might have questions. It's basically an open arena time for trail / pleasure practice - whoohoooo!

05/09/2026

Quick reminder for folks interested in auditing our Ranch Horse Clinic tomorrow at DSRP: Clinic runs from 9 AM to 1 PM and auditing is free. Auditors may sit in the viewing area above the arena or come into the arena with the folks riding in the clinic. Our wonderful clinician and June Ranch Show judge, Greg Dial, will have a microphone so everyone will be able to hear regardless of where you sit. Auditors are encouraged to bring a comfy chair. We also have concessions at DSRP tomorrow if you get hungry or thirsty.

On Sunday from 9 AM to 1 PM we will have the Trail and Stock Horse Pleasure (signs on the rail) patterns set up in the indoor for anyone and everyone to ride & practice! Fee for Sunday's practice is $15 if you are riding in the Saturday clinic and $25 for all other riders.

Hope to see many of you ranch horse enthusiasts tomorrow & Sunday!

05/06/2026

Our Ranch Horse Clinic this Saturday has 1 more open spot for a rider! We had a cancellation yesterday and now have the last spot open. Please PM us if you and your horse would like to participate in this awesome clinic with Ranch Horse judge and clinician Greg Dial from 9 AM to 1 PM this Saturday at DSRP!

05/04/2026

Here is the link to the photo gallery from the Hunter / Jumper Schooling Show this weekend at DSRP:

https://equiessencephotography.pixieset.com/dsrphunterjumpershow/

Thank you Bella with EquiEssence Photography for these OUTSTANDING photos of all the action. Riders - order your photos now. Definitely some "frame worthy" photos in this gallery!

Photo collection by EquiEssence Photography

04/22/2026

Don't miss this Ranch Horse Clinic on Saturday, May 9th at DSRP featuring Greg Dial! We've even added a bonus schooling day on Sunday, May 10th for Trail & Stock Horse Pleasure practice.

Clinic space is limited - register soon before it fills. Here's the link to register: https://forms.gle/PL5DbyLirb9AYLpP9

04/21/2026

Photos from our Spring Fling Dressage Show are ready for viewing! Here is the link to the show photos!

https://equiessencephotography.pixieset.com/guestlogin/dsrpspringfling/?return=%2Fdsrpspringfling%2F

Thank you Bella with EquiEssence Photography for capturing these fantastic images!

Photo collection by EquiEssence Photography

04/20/2026

Day 2 of our Dressage in the Hill Country Spring Fling was as fabulous as the cooler temperatures! Everyone's spirits were high, riders were all smiles, and even the horses had an extra bounce in their step - which can be a good thing in dressage 😄 Big thanks to our judge Grace Harris and her scribes Heidi and Kate for their expertise and keeping us on time the entire show day.

Congratulations to these Champs from today's show:

Junior Western Division
Champion – Caitlin Paier / Doubles – 67.2%
Reserve Champ – Rose McIlrath / Sparked Electrocute – 65.22%

Senior Western Division
Champion – Alisa McIlrath / Sparked Electrocute – 71%
Reserve Champ – Barbara Paier / Leaf – 66.4%

Junior Classical Division
Champion - Helena Shennum / Chocolate' - 59.125%

Senior Classical Division
Champion – Kelly Borchers / Fleur Dic Lys – 69.75%
Reserve Champ – Megan Shannon / Unbridled Bayou – 64.44%

Open Division
Champion – Rebecca Spear / Just B. Fergi – 67.63%
Reserve Champ – Alannah Kenton / Captain Morgan – 67.125%

And now, HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to these Show Series Champions! These riders showed a minimum of two tests each day and earned the highest average scores over both days under two judges.

Western Junior Champion – Caitlin Paier / Doubles – 65.55%

Western Senior Champion – Alisa McIlrath / Sparked Electrocute – 69.87%

Classical Senior Champion – Megan Shannon / Unbridled Bayou – 63.33%

Open Champion – Alannah Kenton / Captain Morgan – 66.75%

Our official show photographer, Bella with EquiEssence Photography, took fantastic photos of each ride this weekend. I’ll post the link to view her photos as soon as they are ready to share. For now, please enjoy these candid iphone photos from from our Sunday show. 😄

04/19/2026

What an incredible day of dressage! I absolutely love being able to offer these schooling shows at DSRP with an atmosphere that is relaxed, horse and human friendly, and affordable. Today’s show was filled with camaraderie, support and good cheer. Thanks to all the riders, trainers, their families and friends who came to our Dressage in the Hill Country Spring Fling! Even our weather cooperated with April temps in the 60's, what?! Deep appreciation to our judge Crystal Forsell along with her scribes Ann and Kolby for keeping the show on time and their encouraging smiles at C.

Now congratulations to these Saturday Show Champions:

Classical Junior Division
Champion – Layla Twedt / Hannelore Defy – 65.19%
Reserve Champ – Christina Cortez / Bugatti – 60.62%

Classical Senior Division
Champion – Shannon McAlpine / Wamberto’s Cresent Moon – 66.87%
Reserve Champ – Bailey West / Revel – 63.60%

Western Junior Division
Champion – Rose McIlrath / Sparked Electrocute – 66.13%
Reserve Champ – Caitlin Paier / Doubles – 63.91%

Western Senior Division
Champion – Alisa McIlrath / Sparked Electrocute – 68.75%
Reserve Champ – Barbara Paier / Leaf – 68.65%

Classical Open Division
Champion – Ashley Shaw / Wamberto’s Cresent Moon – 68.07%
Reserve Champ – Alannah Kenton / Captain Morgan – 66.37%

More Spring Fling tomorrow starting at 8 AM! Our amazing show photographer, Bella with EquiEssence was there today and will be at the show tomorrow. We will be posting the link to her Spring Fling Show photos on our DSRP Riding Series FB page and on our website next week! Until then, please enjoy these candid photos of today's celebrations from my phone

04/16/2026

Spring Fling Dressage Schooling Show ride times for Saturday and Sunday are up! If you are out & about this weekend, come watch some gorgeous horses and talented riders. It's free to watch the show. Bring your appetite because Pig Pen BBQ will be serving up breakfast tacos and lunch both days!