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The CDS Adult Amateur Clinic with Heidi Gaian

Jolene Heckerman and Claudia Deffenbaugh were the lucky riders who’s names were drawn as the SFP Chapter’s AA riders for this years clinic with Heidi Gaian. On March 8-10 CDS hosted the Northern Adult Amateur clinic at Michele Vaughn’s Starr Vaughn Equestrian Center in Elk Grove. Michele rolled out the red carpet for the horses […]

Unlock Your Potential – Jenny Veenstra Clinic

March 26 & 27Rain or Shine – Covered Arena, Rancho Gavilan, Gilroy Clinic Details– Cost: $250.00 a ride, fee due to reserve rides– Payment: Checks made payable to SFP CDS– Stabling: $40.00 a day, stalls or stall/paddocks– Dry stalls: riders supply feed & shavings, shavings may be pre-purchased from Rancho Gavilan– Auditing: Free to SFP […]

Ingrid Klimke Masterclass

A Lesson in Positive Thinking I was excited to attend German Olympian Ingrid Klimke’s Masterclass at Galway Downs in Temecula on December 2-3, presented by Entrique Consulting.  The program outlined her classical approach to training through the levels, from young horse to Grand Prix, incorporating cavaletti work and a special session for eventers.   The event […]

Congratulations Claudia Deffenbaugh on joining the Century Club!

Claudia and Celtico III completed their Century Club ride at the Dressage at Dancing Kings show on July 22, 2023.  The Century Club recognizes dressage riders and horses whose combined ages total 100 years or more. Horse and rider perform a test of any level at a show, and are scored by a dressage judge […]

SFP Annual Show Superstar Volunteer Program

Volunteer at this years Annual Show and SFP will pay for your 2024 CDS Membership! In appreciation for those who are willing to commit to volunteering for one full day, or two half days, our “thanks” will be to pay your 2024 CDS membership. To our knowledge, no show has ever done this, but it […]