Pikes Peak Dressage Society

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.

04/13/2024

Hello all and happy Saturday!

Just wanted to share that our clinic with Dolly Hannon on Sunday, May 12 still has two spots left, and we welcome auditors! More information in pictures ⬇️

We look forward to seeing you there! 🐴💃🏻✨

04/01/2024

Hello all and happy Monday! 🐴😆

We have some exciting updates about our April 20th dressage show! For more info, check out the photos attached!

We would sincerely appreciate your help making this show happen by volunteering! We will be training folks on the job (so no worries about being new or not sure what to do!) and we will provide snacks. For more information and to sign up for volunteering, check out the link below!
🔗: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094EADAD22ABF49-48754632-pikes/165915361

Second, we will be hosting our annual meet and greet dinner the night before the show, April 19th, at 6:00 pm at Latigo Trails in the community room! The evening will start with complimentary appetizers and beverage of your choice. The Prime Cut at Latigo continues to offer Prime Rib on Friday nights, or you can order from the menu.

We look forward to seeing you in the sandbox! Helpful tip: know the Test, read the Purpose and the Directives

See the images for more details! 💕

03/12/2024

What a great read! 😍

Smaller equines are upping the fun for many adult dressage riders - and they’re holding their own against the big guys in the show ring. In this reprint from USDF Connection magazine, read why ponies are gaining more popularity: https://yourdressage.org/2024/03/07/ponies-not-just-for-kids-any-more/

Photo by Winslow Photography

03/12/2024

Show season is just around the corner, and we are so excited! 🥳Registration for our Pikes Peak Dressage Show on April 20th at Latigo Trails opens TOMORROW at 11:00 AM MST on horseshowoffice.com!
We can't wait to see you and your horse shine in the ring! 🤩

03/04/2024

To kick off this week, we wanted to take a moment to give a HUGE shoutout to our 2023 Year-End Award winners from the Pikes Peak chapter! Riders (and horses), we are so proud of you, and can't wait to see what you'll do THIS year! 🐴💃

If you see a rider/horse combo you know, tag them and celebrate their success in the comments! 😍🎉

02/20/2024

Hello all! We are so excited to get this page up and running again! ❤️
To start on this beautiful Tuesday, show us some of your best funny pictures of your equine friends in the comments! 😂🐴

05/19/2022

Still room at “Spring into summer “ show

Before you go to EQEntries make sure you have the following ready for upload on your computer 1. Copy of your negative Coggins (no older than 12 months before show date) 2. Copy of you vaccine record...