CDS hosted the FEI JR/YR & U25 Clinic with Charlotte Bredahl, April 15-16, at Epona Estate. L.A. Chapter member Griffin Denham rode a Danish Warmblood named Mica (Milan x Boheme). Mica is owned by Griffin's trainers, Lars Holmberg and Ulf Wadeborn. Charlotte had Griffin school movements from the FEI Junior Team Test and Individual Test. She helped him with getting Mica more in front of his leg, and she praised his improvement on the second day of the clinic. Be on the lookout

It's time to fill in your May calendar with dressage! Welcome Spring by attending a show, schooling show, or clinic. In addition to the events below, some trainers offer regular, local monthly clinics. Note: The information below may not be current. Please check with the activity organizer before making your plans. CDS AA Southern Clinic with Hilda Gurney May 6-7 W Farms, Chino L.A. Chapter is sponsoring Suzi Lanini who will be riding her Arabian Horse, Justin. The clinic is

Chatsworth is one of the few remaining equestrian communities within the City of Los Angeles limits. Every year, the Neighborhood Council's Equestrian Committee hosts the Day of the Horse. The event is held on the public stables, Stoney Point Ranch, and attracts families with free food from Kiwanis, vendors, and demonstrations, such as the Valley Vaulters and Mini Therapy Horses. Dressage was demonstrated by LA Chapter member Karen Van Pelt. She rode Freddy, a French Arabian

Carl Hester, fresh off his bronze medal win at the FEI World Cup, is coming to us for a clinic in Southern California. 3 local trainers (and Chapter members) will have the best seats in the house! Carly Taylor-Smith will be riding the 7-year-old gelding, Rosalut NHF, owned by Nikki Taylor-Smith. Sarah Lockman will be riding her own 5-year-old gelding, Dehavilland. Lehua Custer will be riding the 6-year-old gelding, F.J. Ramzes, owned by Wendy Sasser. The clinic will be held i

Suzi Lanini’s name was drawn for the CDS AA Clinic’s LA Chapter sponsorship! Dr. Susanne "Suzi" Lanini is a small animal veterinarian with her own practice in Rancho Cucamonga. She has been showing horses and working in many disciplines with many breeds since she was a small child. In 2009, she started riding dressage at First level with her purebred Arabian horse, Justin. Suzi and Justin are now schooling 4th Level/PSG. (Pictured below is Suzi with her young Arabian horse, K