Pikes Peak Dressage Society

12/20/2024

Congratulations Grace Davis for being one of the 2024 recipients!

12/18/2024

What an awesome way to wrap up 2024! Our PPDS holiday party was a blast. Members created their uniquely beautiful wreaths, laughed at white elephant gifts, and applauded each other over rider achievements. Speaking of…

We would like to give a special Congratulations to our PPDS Medal Winners of 2024! See a rider you know? Tag them in the comments!!! 🏷️

🥇Gold Medalists received 3 scores of 66% or greater
🥈Silver Medalists received 3 scores of 61.000%-65.999%
🥉and Bronze Medalists received 3 scores of 57%-60.999% all at shows during the 2024 season.

Drumroll please…🥁

🥇 Stacy Adams and Camelio ANG II, in Western level 3

🥈 Shannon Cole and Lamborghini T, in I1 Freestyle

🥇🥈Grace Davis and Baby Shamu, in Training Level, and Farfelu van’t Ameldonk, in Third Level

🥈🥉 Melody Klikus and A Bit More Class, in Second Level, and Harley’s Fancy Britches, in Third level

🥈Shannon Lemons and Renommee, in Second level

🥉Linda Millisor and Wrenegade, in Third level

🥈 Edie Nielsen and Trystan, in Second level

🥈🥉Sarah Petersen and Simba, in Third level and in Third Level Freestyle

🥈Natasha Rombeck and The Banner, in Training level

🥉Sarah Stein and Nymphadora, in First level

PPDS is so proud of each and every one of you! We are so excited to see what you all do in the 2025 show season. Happy Holidays! ❤️

12/17/2024

Anyone missing their hat? This one has been at Tire King in Falcon for a few weeks and would like to come home....

12/03/2024

You’re invited to our PPDS Holiday party!!!!

Hosted by our own Shannon Lemons - December 14th at 2pm.
4770 Old Ranch Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80908

Please bring an appetizer and spirits to share! Our party project is Horsehead wreath making!!! Participants will beed to bring $10 to help cover the wreath costs.

We will also have a white Elephant Exchange (please bring a gift!), PPDS rider/horse Awards, Elections, bring items for PPDS RMDS Awards Basket, this year's theme is "Colorado Wine, Beer, Spirits, Cheese & Crackers"!

We are so excited to close out the year with you all!!! 🎄🎅💚❤️🎉🎁

If you have questions, feel free to leave a comment, message, or send an email to our president, Patricia W**d, at [email protected].

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our incredible members! We are grateful for you and look forward to having more of you join us over the years! 🦃🍂❤️

11/28/2024

Congratulations to our member Cecilia Cox!

11/13/2024

Hi all, unfortunately we have to cancel our Dolly Hannon clinic this weekend. The recent storm conditions have proved to be challenging for us to create a safe environment for riders and horses to attend.

We plan to reschedule for 2025! Keep an eye out!

09/18/2024

Happy Wednesday all! With championships starting TOMORROW, we would like to give a HUGE “Good Luck!” to all of our members (and nonmembers, too!) 🍀

We can’t wait to see you dancing in the sandbox, and can’t wait to hear the stories at our next meeting!!!! 🤩💕🥇 feel free to share photos from your weekend in the comments!!!

09/05/2024

Hey all! Our next meeting is tomorrow, Thursday, September 5 at 6:30 PM.
Please join us for an entertaining evening with fellow members at this new location.
Agenda topics:
- Tack checking – bring your tack & bits
- Cover volunteer jobs at horse shows
- Set delegates for RMDS Board of Governors meeting November 16
Where:
Black Forest Brewing Co
11590 Black Forest Rd. #50
Food options: Brats, Rocky Mountain Pizza, and a Food truck!
We look forward to seeing all of you!

07/29/2024

Hi all! Our book review of "Brain Training for Riders" was postponed to August 13th, after our general meting. It is open to all RMDS members! Here is some more information on the book:

What is that nasty "red alert" voice that causes you to seize up when you show or clinic, when you horse tenses up at whatever and you're wondering if your horse is going to lose it?
How come when you sternly tell yourself to "shut up and ride" it doesn't work?
That is the focus of the book "Brain Training for Riders." This small, inexpensive paperback is a must read for all of us that berate ourselves for reacting even just thinking about the warm up arena!
The truth is that you need and want your Red Alert system. The truth is that it has been hard wired in every human since humans appeared on earth.
Given that, how do you deal with it so you can stay calm, think and reassure your horse?
This is a gem of a book written with honesty and humor by a high-level eventer and trainer.
She talks about herself, her fears, her students and their fears and what she has discovered to deal with her Red Alert system.

You can get this amazing book on Amazon for $16.99. We look forward to seeing you there! Here is the zoom information for the meeting:
Topic: PPDS August 2024 Meeting
Time: Aug 13, 2024 06:30 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87083095034?pwd=1yX7u2fbGbnc0QAN0ROfOkDwuUC7XF.1

Meeting ID: 870 8309 5034
Passcode: 676464

07/12/2024

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07/10/2024

Hey all! Here’s some more info on the book review we will be having during our meeting!

What is that nasty "red alert" voice that causes you to seize up when you show or clinic, when you horse tenses up at whatever and you're wondering if your horse is going to lose it?
How come when you sternly tell yourself to "shut up and ride" it doesn't work?
That is the focus of the book "Brain Training for Riders." This small, inexpensive paperback is a must read for all of us that berate ourselves for reacting even just thinking about the warm up arena!
The truth is that you need and want your Red Alert system. The truth is that it has been hard wired in every human since humans appeared on earth.
Given that, how do you deal with it so you can stay calm, think and reassure your horse?
This is a gem of a book written with honesty and humor by a high-level eventer and trainer.
She talks about herself, her fears, her students and their fears and what she has discovered to deal with her Red Alert system.

07/09/2024

Hey all! Our next meeting will be on Thursday, July 18 at 6:30 PM; on zoom! 📲💻

We will start with a business meeting, and then Judy Carnick is going to review the book "Brain Training for Riders: Unlock Your Riding Potential with Stressless Techniques for Conquering Fear, Improving Performance, and Finding Focused Calm". 📖
She talks about herself, her fears, her students and their fears and what she has discovered to deal with her Red Alert system

We look forward to virtually "seeing" you there! 🤩

06/11/2024

The PPDS RMDS Show was held Saturday, April 20 at Latigo Equestrian Center, and it was a true testament to our riders! Inclement weather nearly disrupted the event, but fortunately, the show managed to proceed despite the conditions. Sometimes, nature’s unpredictability adds an element of excitement to our plans! ❄️

We salute all the riders and their horses for braving the cold, a total of 39 rides came down centerline. You all rocked it! Thank you 2 White Feet, Inc.. for running the show along with us!

See a rider/horse duo you recognize? Tag🏷️ them in the comments!

04/24/2024

04/16/2024

Happy Tuesday! We are PUMPED for this weekend's Pikes Peak Dressage show at Latigo Trails Equestrian Center and cannot wait to see all of you there!

Just a reminder that we will be having our yearly meet and greet dinner the night before the show: Friday, April 19th, at 6:00 pm. We will be meeting in the Community Room at Latigo, with complimentary appetizers and a beverage of your choice! You can also order off the menu from The Prime Cut.
To RSVP for dinner, please email our President, Patricia W**d at [email protected]

We are so excited to watch you and your partner shine in the sandbox!

04/15/2024

Learn more about the most current Onside Guide Volunteers for Rocky Mountain Dressage Society.