Mark Your Calendars For This Years Events!

SFP Masterclass with Patrik Kittel

On September 13-14 the San Francisco Peninsula Chapter of CDS presented the first U.S. Masterclass with Swedish Olympian and World Cup champion, Patrik Kittel.  The event was held at the Horse Park of Woodside and included young horses up to Grand Prix, giving Patrik the opportunity to share his training process as well as demonstrating […]

Jillian Kreinbring Functional Anatomy Course

September 5-7, 2025, Woodside, CA With the support of the SFP Chapter of CDS and the hospitality of the town of Woodside, a lucky group of us recently had the opportunity to spend three days with Jillian Kreinbring, a master horsewoman who brings a truly unique ability to meaningfully connect the dots among equine anatomy, […]

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Registration is now open for this special educational event. Download the registration form and save your spot.

The Woman Behind Carousel Saddlery

“I love my business, with a lot of hard work and luck I’m still here”. Receive 20% off if you mention this article when shopping at Carousel Saddlery, April 15th through May 15th, 2025. * Nestled in the quiet Village Square shopping center in Portola Valley, amid a grove of ancient redwood trees, lies a […]

Calling All Adult Amateur Riders!

Enter your name to win a spot in the 2025 AA clinic with Lilo Fore on March 7-9 at Starr Vaughn Equestrian in Elk Grove. This year’s clinician Lilo Fore is a highly esteemed figure in the world of Dressage, with over five decades of experience as a judge, trainer, and breeder. She held the […]

Award Winning Article!

I’m incredibly proud and excited to announce that my article “Ingrid Klimke Masterclass – A Lesson in Positive Thinking” has won the USDF award for Best General Interest Article for a GMO!  It was such a surprise to win this nationwide award, which will be handed out at the USDF Annual Convention. A big thank […]

The SFP Chapter Congratulates the Perpetual Trophy Winners at this years Annual Show!

Springdown Perpetual Trophy – KELLY MYKRANTZ Shelly Siegel Memorial Trophy – SASKIA REMSBERG Jeannine Merrill Memorial Trophy – CHRISTIAN HARTUNG Virginia Allen Memorial Trophy – SIGOURNEY JELLINS Stanford Dressage Trophy – MEGAN McIVER Henry Burchard Perpetual Trophy – KELLY MYKRANTZ Sharon Hicks Memorial Trophy – REBECCA OLSON Michael Handler Perpetual Trophy – GEORGANNE BENESCH Ltn. Col Hans Moeller Perpetual Trophy – MEGAN McIVER […]

Petra Sekerka – White Horse Dressage

Petra Sekerka’s White Horse Dressage in Woodside is a full-service barn offering comprehensive instruction in the European tradition for students of all levels from basic positioning and use of aids to in-hand work.  Petra brings her deep experience in renowned European riding schools and academies to her training.  While in her native Czech Republic, Petra […]

Clinic Report – Jenny Veenstra

March 26 & 27, 2024Rancho Gavilan, Gilroy The San Francisco Peninsula Chapter of CDS was excited to host a clinic with Jenny Veenstra.  Dutch born, Belgium based, Jenny is an accomplished Grand Prix rider and instructor.  Certified in Action Training Jenny brings her deep dressage knowledge alongside effective athletic performance techniques, educating clients from Europe […]