Santa Cruz Dressage

10/25/2025

The B session was amazing, everyone learned so much and a big thank you to our faculty member Debbie Riehl-Rodriguez for her insight and instruction in this second installment of the L program. Time to get ready for the C session Dec 13-14 with Joan Darnell. We have folks traveling from out of state to audit this session because it’s such good information!! if you can get yourself over here to to learn all you can!! it’s fine to audit just this session - bring a friend and get some inspiration for the winter training season!

The L Program consists of two parts: Part 1: A Judge’s Perspective and Part 2: Candidate Evaluation. Each part has three sessions as outlined in these guidelines L Program Part 1 Session A - Aug 30-31 Jodi Lees, South Carolina Session B - Oct 18-19 Debbie Rhiel-Rodriguez, Colorado Session C - Dec ...

10/17/2025

The second session of the fabulous USDF “L” program arrives this weekend in Santa Cruz county. Auditing is still open, contact Harmony at the link below. CDS- SC members get a discounted rate. Best educational program to really understand how the sport is judged snd learn the building blocks to a better performance .

The L Program consists of two parts: Part 1: A Judge’s Perspective and Part 2: Candidate Evaluation. Each part has three sessions as outlined in these guidelines L Program Part 1 Session A - Aug 30-31 Jodi Lees, South Carolina Session B - Oct 18-19 Debbie Rhiel-Rodriguez, Colorado Session C - Dec ...

10/04/2024

The Horse Park At Woodside is having their big fall event this weekend. They are still very much in need of more volunteers for jump judging tomorrow!! Training is provided - you can do a two or three hour volunteer stint. Its a wonderful opportunity - and it takes a village to get shows this size done. Golly Tabatabaie Martin is the best contact! Or email [email protected]. 650-867-1820 dor

Thanks!! Some lovely rides today - come out and see these horses do their cross-country tomorrow!!

08/01/2024

Just over a week til our 2 day Midsummers Night Dressage show Aug 9-10 at American Sporthorse. Should be a high of 70 degrees each day, low of 55...great footing, wonderful judge in Donna Richardson (S). Come enjoy on the cooler coast!! PM me or go to ThePegasusApp to make your profile and then enter! Upcoming shows on Aug 25, Sept 15 and Oct 6. Volunteers welcomed!

If you missed Anne Warner's debut at GP FS last week, you will have a chance to see him dance again at this show!!

07/25/2024

Like everyone else apparently on my FB feed, the Charlotte video is on my mind. Specifically, how are we going to enter this new era of monitoring for abuse in and OUT of the competitive sphere. If you aren't aware, new rules are coming for USEF members:

The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has policies in place to protect athletes from abuse, bullying, and harassment. The USEF takes allegations of abuse seriously and has no tolerance for it at licensed competitions. In 2024, the USEF proposed rule changes to strengthen its ability to punish abuse, which go into effect on December 1, 2024:
Reporting abuse
Members must report abuse to a licensed official at a competition or to the USEF if not at a competition.
Action at competitions
Competition management and officials can take swift action when abuse occurs, such as eliminating, disqualifying, or issuing warnings.
Jurisdiction
The USEF's jurisdiction is expanded to include horse abuse that occurs outside of competition, such as at home facilities.

I think we as a community had better get a really clear definition of abuse. The biggest thing I have taken from the many conversations that are going on is how many folks think its not that severe, while others are horrified at the severity.

What is the line? I am very concerned as a caring trainer and apparently, as of December 1st, a mandatory reporter, as are many of you.

07/20/2024

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07/14/2024

Sharing the NBC Broadcast Schedule

Equestrian
Time Zone: EDT

***Dressage***
July, 30: 5:00 AM(Digital Only), 11:00 AM(on E), Dressage Team
July 31: 4:00 AM(Digital Only), 10:00 AM(on E), Dressage Team
August 3: 4:00 AM(Digital Only), 3:00 PM (on E)Team Final
August 4: 4:00 AM(Digital Only), 3:45 (on E)Dressage Grand Prix Freestyle Individual Final 5:00 PM(Paris Extra) Encore Coverage

*Eventing:
July 27: 3:30 AM, (on USA) 8:00 AM (Digital Only)4:30 PM Dressage (on E)
July 28: 4:30 AM (Digital Only), 10:30 AM(on E), 7:00 PM Cross Country (on USA)
July 29: 5:00 AM (Digital Only), 7:00 AM (on E)& 9:00 PM (on USA) Team/Individual

*Jumping
August 1: 5:00 AM(Digital), 3:45(on E) Team Qualifier
August 2: 8:00 AM(on E, 11:15(Boston 10 Ch 506), 9:00 PM(on USA) Team Final
August 5: 8:00 AM(Digital) 4:00PM(on E) Individual Qualifier
August 6: 4:00 AM(Digital), 7:00 AM(on E), 10:15 AM(on Boston 10 Ch 506) Individual Final

Other broadcasting notes:
-Peacock’s viewing experience for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 will introduce industry-first interactive features that help fans navigate more than 5,000 hours of live coverage throughout the Games, including all 329 medal events:
-Peacock Live Actions: a new interactive tool that lets fans choose their own viewing journey during live and primetime coverage, and follow the events they are most interested in watching.
-Peacock Discovery Multiview: With up to 40 live events happening simultaneously, Peacock Discovery Multiview will offer an industry-first, enhanced four-view experience that helps users navigate to the most important events, with real-time on-screen descriptions from NBCU’s Olympic experts informing viewers about what is at stake, such as a medal event, an elimination risk or a first-time Olympian.
--As previously announced, NBCUniversal and Roku revealed the NBC Olympic Zone on Roku, a new destination on the Roku Home Screen Menu to help users easily access and explore Peacock’s comprehensive coverage of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 this summer.
-As a result of this strategic partnership, fans using Roku can quickly get to Olympics events on Peacock with subscription and watch more than 5,000 hours of live events and all NBC programming, browse through curated content rows of live and upcoming programming, discover events by sport type, click through event recaps, and so much more. The NBC Olympic Zone on Roku will also feature a dedicated replay row, clips, and highlight reels that will take users directly to Peacock’s immersive viewing experience.

07/12/2024

Reminder to folks to get your entries in for the July 17th midweek show! Cool coastal weather, great footing, 3 star show series runs all summer. Judge: JA Moore (S). Check us out on ThePegasusApp.com for easy entries - happy to help if any questions, drop me a line. Photo credit: Tom Jacobs Photography with Euro Pro Pacho enjoying a cool down some years ago.

07/09/2024

We have been chilly in Germany but I understand most of California is sweltering! Come to our shows to escape the heat and bring your horse. Our next 3 star show is July 17, midweek. Great footing and cool weather, fun prizes (some imported from Aachen!) and a fun and laid back atmosphere. Go to thepegasusapp.com to make a profile and and then look on the schedule for our show. Any questions, let me know.