Western Dressage of Twin Tiers Classic Horse Show Series

10/02/2025

We have our Western Dressage judges!
SAVE THE DATES: MAY 31, JUNE 28, and SEPT. 6 WDAA recognized judges. Western & English Dressage at the Chemung County Fair August 8, 2026.

SUNDAY MAY 31, 2026:
KARRY BROTHERS [NY] “r” is a USDF L Graduate with Distinction, USDF Bronze Medalist, USEF "r" Western Dressage and is currently working with her next spicy dressage partner, Lachlan (Everdale x Wynton), a stunning 6 year old KWPN bred by Rhodes Farm. Her focus is on biomechanics of both horse and rider and how they affect each other, particularly in dressage. Karry owns Emerald Glen in Stephentown NY, where the focus of the riding programs is on horsemanship, sportsmanship, and kindness. She currently works with horses of all different types and riders with all different abilities and emphasizes that there is always more to learn. Karry is on the Board of Directors for the New England Dressage Association and is in charge of Judge Education, where she helps organize the training programs for up and coming judges. She also is a resource for showing strategy and helps riders get every point possible out of a dressage test.

SUNDAY JUNE 28, 2026
LYNN NEWTON is a USEF ‘R’ Western Dressage judge. Graduate of both Train The Trainer and Advanced Train The Trainer. Coordinator for Judges Apprenticeship Program at WDAA World Show and WDAA World Championship judge. Lynn splits her time between her farms in Florida and New Jersey.
Lynn Newton is a member of WDAA, USEF, AQHA, APHA and an Open horse show judge.

SUNDAY SEPT 6, 2026
LAUREN ANNETT [PA] Western Dressage “r” and English Dressage "R" began riding at a young age with her mother and brother. She took a hiatus for college and attempted to balance life as a biochemist and an aspiring horse lady. After a decade in manufacturing, she is now a full-time trainer, judge and competitor. Lauren owns and operates Lauren Annett Dressage LLC out of her Family’s Bally Vae Farm. Lauren is a USEF “r” Dressage and Western Dressage judge. She has earned her USDF bronze and silver medals and is committed to her own education and the knowledge base of her students. Lauren’s program is comprehensive and she works to meet rider and horse goals and challenges them to optimize their athletic capabilities.

09/02/2025

Results from our Western Dressage of Twin Tiers Classic Horse Show Series August 31 show, WDAA #25-188 has been submitted to WDAA. If you participate in the WHLPAP or YEHP programs, they advise the points are available in 4-6 weeks, but it is usually sooner.
We encourage all our riders to become a member of WDAA or at least get a free horse number to have your results count toward WDAA points. Here is a link for more information. There is a button to click for the Free YEHP Horse number and more information.
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08/31/2025

Our Western Dressage show managers would like to thank and congratulate all of our 2025 season competitors on our biggest season yet! Thanks for attending with your wonderful horses, the support of your friends and family, your flexibility and sharing what a great show we have that we see new faces every show! BIG thank yous to our volunteers who made this show run perfectly: Scribe Annie Marshall, Tabulator Meg Gaige, and Ring Steward Bambi Pirozzolo, And our open show manager Shelly Rozelll and Stall coordinator Michelle Naida!
Who knew when we started with a first show of 18 rides that we’d be sharing and spreading the love of Western Dressage with 84(!) rides at our June 2025 show! Thank you again! Can’t wait to see many of you at the January Banquet and next year for our 2026 Series!
Here are the high point and reserve award winners:
Junior Intro Level High Point Champion Adalene Heppner and Smokey Midnight Surprise
Junior Intro Level Reserve Champion Brooke Leonard and Fall Harvest Hanna

Adult Intro Level High Point Champion-Catherine Shea and Vested Leaguer
Adult intro level Reserve Champion -LouAnn DiPetta and Risk Factor

Basic Level Hi-Point Champion Barb Mitchell and Orofino Gold
Basic level Reserve Champion Danielle Vullo and Malice N Mayhem

Level 1 High Point Champion Scott Root and Exactly
Level 1 Reserve Champion Danielle Vullo and Malice and Mayhem

08/28/2025

08/26/2025

Here is "Take One" of our Order of Go for our Western Dressage of Twin Tiers Classic Show Series FINALE on SUNDAY August 31!
ALL RIDES WILL BE IN THE LARGE 20m x 60m ARENA.
If you need a physical back or bridle number (as this is your first show or you are showing with a new horse/rider combination) you get these at the Main Show office attached to the indoor.
If you need to scratch a ride, you MUST message HERE on this page, AND alert the Western Dressage office "shack" or Western Dressage Show ring steward if you are on the show grounds. Thank you.
Any questions, please message us here on this page!
We are excited and looking forward to seeing everyone for our final show! Thank you for making our shows so successful and fun!

08/24/2025

Please double check that your name is on this entry list as we are ready to schedule rides unless rides are missing. Also make sure you have paid Shelly Rozelle for your entry, or you will not be scheduled into a ride time in the next 3 days. Thank you so much for your help in this and for making this show series so successful! We couldn't do it without everyone's help!
These are the entries/riders
M Bolonda, L Bolonda, A Carr
L DiPetta, M Doan, K Gutosky Horse #1, K Gutosky Horse #2
A Hancock, A Heppner. C Heppner,T Holdrege
M Jarvis, A Joki, C Kittle, N Kurty
B Leonard, B Mitchell, L Novitsky, C Perrotta
D Reed, S Root
C Shea, K Smith, T Sochia, M Stivers
M Tingue, D Vullo Horse #1, D Vullo Horse #2

08/17/2025

Unique western dressage opportunity!

Heidi Potter, a well known figure in Western Dressage and Holistic Horsemanship, is looking to hold a clinic at

Healing Rein Farm
330 West Dryden Road
Freeville, NY 13068

SEPTEMBER 13 and or 14, 2025

We are looking for 4-6 western dressage riders for Sunday, September 14 private lessons in the well groomed and excellent footing indoor, preferably morning, but if interested let us know if afternoon is better. (4 riders: 1 hour each lesson, 6 riders: 45 minutes each lesson) Cost is $150 for riders taking a lesson, auditing other rides lessons and lunch or breakfast as the schedule is set. There are 6 stalls available on grounds for a reasonable cost, shavings included. Auditing the clinic is $25 and covers the one meal provided.
If interested, please call or text Colleen Price at 607-423-4253. If enough interest youth could be on Saturday and obstacle clinic on Sunday afternoon. Please reach out at your earliest convenience so we can secure the clinician and schedule!

Heidi Potter is an internationally recognized horse trainer, clinician, instructor, and author with over 45 years of experience. She is also a certified instructor in Centered Riding, Horse Speak, and Horse Agility.

Key aspects of Heidi Potter's work:

Holistic Horsemanship:
Heidi emphasizes a compassionate and understanding approach to training, focusing on the horse's perspective and building trust through positive reinforcement.
Horse Speak:
She is a certified Senior Horse Speak Instructor and clinician, specializing in understanding and communicating with horses using their natural language.
Centered Riding:
Heidi is a certified instructor in Centered Riding, which focuses on improving feel, balance, and communication between horse and rider.
Western Dressage:
She actively competes in Western Dressage with her horse Riley, showcasing the practical application of her holistic approach.
Clinics and Instruction:
Heidi offers clinics and retreats combining various disciplines, including Western Dressage, Centered Riding, Horse Speak, and Holistic Horsemanship, according to her website. She also provides individual lessons and custom events.
Author:
Heidi has authored the book "Open Heart, Open Mind - A Pathway to Rediscovering Horsemanship," which explores her holistic horsemanship philosophy.
Focus on Communication and Connection:
Her work emphasizes the importance of understanding and communicating with horses in a way that fosters trust, respect, and a strong partnership.