Silver State Western Dressage & Hope 4 Hooves

08/25/2024

Congratulations to all!!!

08/24/2024

Hello everyone hope you are having a great day.

Please welcome Hayli to our group, she will be taking over for Ebony as our show manager/secretary.

Let us all cheer Ebony as she starts her Master's program! Congratulations Ebony, I for one know will be amazing and this is a wonderful next chapter in your life!

Lastly, Thank you Kathy and Jessie for all your assistance this last year with one more show to go! Next year will be stellar!

Please let me know if there are any questions about the 2025 show dates posted below.

Finalized dates, we are planning another October show similar to this year.

Valerie Porter, CEO
Silver State Western Dressage & Hope 4 Hooves

08/19/2024

Dear fellow WD riders,

After long thoughts and a close monitoring of the Las Vegas weather, SSWD/H4H Management has come to the unfortunate decision to cancel September Show due to continued high risky temperatures/heat index and showing in a non-covered arena.

ON A POSITIVE NOTE, we are very pleased to announced that October show will be run as a 2-Day Show, showing both days on the Large Court (Friday & Saturday), stalls available beginning Thursday October 24, rail classes will be shown on Sunday morning.

After the rail classes SSWD/HOPE 4 HOOVES will also host our famous Judge/ Clinician Cliff Swanson for a Western Dressage CLINIC! Clinic sign-ups are open and PRIORITY will be given to show exhibitors on a 1st come, 1st serve basis with a NON-refundable but transferable deposit to any other rider as replacement; Clinic sign-up cost TBD and will be announced in the October show prize list, if we have spots left, then outside non-showing riders will be able to participate as well. Auditing is available for a small fee likely $10-$15 TBD later once we know Cliff’s clinic contract and fees.

THIS WILL BE AN EXCITING SHOW AND CLINIC OPPORTUNITY!
Since it is a 2-day show ALL levels can submit a total max of 4 scores from 2 show days (2 scores from Friday and 2 from Saturday)!

LASTLY, THERE WILL BE OUR ANNUAL HALLOWEEN COSUTME CLASSES🡪Juniors and Adults (two separate classes) Saturday after we are finished with the dressage classes and we will have PIZZA for all to enjoy while watching the costume classes!

We are looking forward to seeing you all in October .

Again very sorry for The September Show cancellation but the safety of our riders and our horses is always our first priority.

Valerie Porter
CEO. Silver State Western Dressage & Hope 4 Hooves

08/11/2024

Dear Exhibitors,

Please be advised that we are monitoring the heat index for this proposed show (September 7-8, 2024), being concerned for the welfare of our horses and humans as exhibitors. We will be in the open Main Arena (no shade cover) which is a contributing factor. As soon as this decision is made, we will let you know.

Thank you,

Valerie Porter - CEO Hope 4 Hooves

07/06/2024

Congratulations to us!

07/02/2024

Yep that's our Lisa!!!

We are continuing our Meet Your CAWDA Board Series and taking the spotlight to our amazing Secretary Lisa Gabaldon! 🤠
Meet Your CAWDA Board - Lisa Gabaldon Secretary

Horses have always been a part of my life. My grandfather was a rancher who passed his love of horses to my mother, who then passed it on to me. I started showing my sister’s horse, “Brat,” in halter when I was five. I inherited an Appaloosa gelding named “Razzle,” whom I showed in Western and with whom I explored the mountains of Big Bear. We had a successful but short-lived show career, winning at the local level and starting to attend rated Appaloosa shows when Razzle died from colic. After that, I had a few horses, but most of my time was dedicated to my career and kids.
I moved to Henderson, Nevada, in 2000, and by 2005, I was back into horses. I started showing an Appaloosa gelding initially purchased for my daughter. Although he did well, he was frequently off and was later diagnosed with navicular disease. I wanted to show again but didn’t want to purchase another horse.
At that time, my husband and I cared for a friend’s horse, and I grew fond of him. When our friend passed away, his family took the horseback. Heartbroken, we sent him back, but they asked if we were interested when they couldn’t sell him due to his reputation. I jumped at the chance. Roani became ours and was destined to become my husband’s new team roping horse. A month later, he was sent to a trainer for roping, but by the end of the month, he was sent back home with a recommendation to sell him before he hurt someone. After many failed attempts to sell, ride, or do anything with the horse, my husband gave up. In a weak moment, he said, “You can have him!”
Roani and I had a great relationship on the ground, as I had cared for him for a year, but I wanted to show him. He had many bad habits and had previously been sedated to be tacked up, but I was determined. I worked with several trainers before meeting Jessie Bonneau. Jessie had faith in the horse and the knowledge to fix him. Roani would not pick up the right lead for the first nine years of his life. Under Jessie’s supervision, I started showing at our local shows. We had some success in English pleasure, but he was always too strong for Western pleasure.
I had never heard of Western dressage until Jessie suggested I attend an educational event put on by Vivian Mevorah. Vivian held an educational night before the clinic, and I loved everything taught. The next day, Roani and I arrived for a riding demo. After my ride, Vivian said, “I think your horse might do well in Western dressage.” That comment gave me so much hope. I now had a discipline that I could do with the horse I loved.
Since then, Roani and I have been going strong with Western dressage. The horse who couldn’t lope on the correct lead or walk in the arena is now doing Level 2 with me and Level 5 with Jessie Bonneau. Roani and I have won several CAWDA awards, and we will attend the WDAA World Show for the fifth time in September. I am so grateful for trainers like Jessie Bonneau, who have the knowledge and passion to turn troubled horses and riders into champions.
It is a privilege to serve as the Secretary for California Western Dressage since January 2021. I work with amazing people who put their all into the club. These talented individuals brought a fabulous venue, The Horse Human Connection, to Las Vegas in March and will be hosting another in November 2025. The Horse Human Connection II will be in California and already has a spectacular lineup!

Photo of Lisa & Roani 🤠

07/01/2024

Go Vegas team!

06/24/2024

https://www.bayequest.com/is-your-heartbeat-syncing-with-your-horses-what-science-says-may-surprise-you/ #:~:text=Conclusion,they%20sense%20you're%20stressed.

Ever noticed that indescribable connection between you and your horse? It's almost as if your hearts are beating in unison during those serene trail rides or

06/21/2024

Big Congrats to this hometown team!

06/16/2024

Silver State Western Dressage & Hope 4 Hooves hope you are able to hug a Dad today!

05/24/2024

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to our weekly engagement list! 🎉 Annette Spinetti-Duncan, Steph Markovich, Tonya Shuey Skinner SSWD H4H ❤️❤️❤️ you!

05/24/2024

We do too...

05/24/2024

Western Dressage Wow - did you know?

WD 5 commonly asked questions with answers:
1. WD & Horse Whiskers?
2. WD & Horse Manes?
3. WD & Riding 1 vs. 2 Hands?
4. WD Geometry - Circles & Arena Markers?
5. WD Freestyle vs. Costume Freestyle?

Common Western Dressage Questions answered by Ida Norris USEF "R" Western Dressage JudgeUSEF " S" Dressage Judge

05/16/2024

Woohoo, thank you to Valerie Porter and Silver State Western Dressage & Hope 4 Hooves their judges, staff, and VOLUNTEERS! Look at us, the Vegas Team for California Western Dressage Association live show standings. Do we rock 🐎or what. Don't wait, get you score sheets sent in!

05/15/2024

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Happy ridding.

05/13/2024

The goal of Western Dressage is to develop a partnership between a happy equine athlete working in harmony with its rider. A system of progressive training produces a horse that is physically strong, balanced, supple, and flexible; this equine athlete also demonstrates a calm, confident, attentive attitude and is happy to do its job.

Scores range from 0-10, with a 10 being the one moment in time when the Horse and it's Rider are perfectly in tune with one another and the requirements asked for one directive of many in the test.

A 9 = Very Good, a 10 = Excellent, these are awarded rarely in a test, so.......

Well done you! We had some 9's and 10's this weekend and WE ARE SO PROUD!

Jessie Bonneau, Carolyn Heaton, Annette Allen, Hollie Allen, JTM, Sharon Fiato and Patti Kellerhouse on your 9's and 10's for that moment in time you were judged to be exceptional and CONGRATULATIONS on your 9's and ......

05/13/2024

Congratulations to everyone!!! Quite a few mentioned in the show satisfaction survey how they would like the 1st-6th show high score ribbons separated.

🤠 Silver State Western Dressage & Hope 4 Hooves loves to make their exhibitors happy. So for the first time Sunday each division awarded first through six for intro and basic levels and then also awarded level 1 through level 5. For the fall we have received a sponsor for our musical freestyles show high scores as well!

The Angel Bea Thelma Silver State Western Dressage & Hope 4 Hooves Show Sunday division placings. Thank you to Leslie Browder for cookie awards as well. Everyone can see their individual class placing by going to https://horseshowtime.com/getclassresults.php
Click on class results or Search by your horse. See your scores on your individual Judge sheet.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!

Junior Intro & Basic - Large Court:
1st - Gloria & Plaudet
2nd - Stephanie & DocLightNBaryze
3rd - Sophie & Crusader
4th - Stephanie & DocLightNBaryze
5th - Gloria & Plaudet
6th - Sophie & Crusader

Adult Amateur Intro & Basic - Large Court:
1st - Valerie Porter & Tombstone Ellie
2nd - Valerie Porter & Tombstone Ellie
3rd - Patti Kellerhaus & Angel Bea Thelma
4th - Leslie Browder & Spend The Interest
5th - Leslie Browder & Spend The Interest
6th - Patti Kellerhaus & Angel Bea Thelma

Adult Amateur L 1 - L 5 - Large Court:
1st - JTM
2nd - JTM
3rd - Annette Allen & Sam McGreedy
4th - Hollie Allen & 24K
5th - Annette Allen & Sam Mcgreedy
6th - Amber Primm & Skip to My Lou

Open Intro & Basic - Large Court:
1st - Jessie Bonneau & Right Hand Woman
2nd - Carolyn Heaton & Kings Tuffman
3rd - Jessie Bonneau & Right Hand Woman
4th - Jessie Bonneau & Autumn Belle
5th - Jessie Bonneau & Johnny Dancer
6th - Jessie Bonneau & Tombstone Ellie

Open L1-L5 - Large Court:
1st - Carolyn Heaton & Kings Tuffman
2nd - Jessie Bonneau & Skies The Limit
3rd - Jessie Bonneau & Skies The Limit
4th - Jessie Bonneau & Autumn Belle
5th - Jessie Bonneau & Angel Bea Thelma
6th - Annette Spinetti & SOL RM

Musical Freestyle Basic Level - Large Court
1st - JTM
2nd - Patti Kellerhaus & Angel Bea Thelma

05/13/2024

Thank you to all for attending The Angel Bea Thelma Silver State Western Dressage & Hope 4 Hooves Show Show !

We again thank our Sunday Staff and Volunteers!
Judge Gail Matheus WDAA Large R
Show Secretary - Ebony Clark
Ring Steward & Equipment Check - Joanne Bade
Judge's Scribe - Jean Wolff
Runner - Zamira Koffinas
Test Caller - Larry Skinner & Lisa Gabaldon
Order of Go - Jessie Bonneau
Score Calculation Verification - Kathy Obenhaus
Dressage Court break down and load - Adam and Everyone
Trailer transport - Jessie Bonneau

See you all in the fall!

05/12/2024

05/12/2024

Congratulations to Saturday, May 11, 2024 Angel Bea Thelma Western Dressage Division Winners (Short Dressage Court Intro and Basic Level)!

Junior Riders:
1st - Shelby & Hot Shot Asudd
2nd - Sophie & Crusader
3rd - Sophie & Crusader
Adult Amateur:
1st - Lisa Gabaldon & Kros My Peach
2nd - Lisa Gabaldon & Kros My Peach
3rd - Leslie Browder & Spend The Interest
4th - Valerie Porter & Ginger 360
5th - Leslie Browder & Spend The Interest
6th - Patti Kellerhouse & Angel Bea Thelma
Open:
1st - Carolyn Heaton & HA Nitro Lynx
2nd - Carolyn Heaton & HA Nitro Lynx
3rd - Carolyn Heaton & Kings Tuffman
4th - Jessie Bonneaus & Johnny Dancer
5th - Jessie Bonneau & Right Hand Woman
6th - Jessie Bonneau & Right Hand Woman

Rail Class Results
WD Suitability Rail WT Open - Poppy Jose- Sharon fiato 1st
WD Suitability Rail WT Junior - Hot Shot Asudd -Shelby 1st
WD Equitation Seat WT - Poppy Jose- Sharon fiato 1st
WD Equitation Seat WT- Hot Shot Asudd - Shelby 1st
WD Suitability Rail WTJ - Spend The Interest- Leslie Browder 1st
Boot Scootin Buckaroo-Raquel Floyd 2nd
WD Equitation Seat WTJ - Chucks Last Roan - Jessie bonneau 1st
WD Equitation Seat Rail - Sol RM -Annette Spinetti 2nd
WD Equitation Seat WTJ 24k-Hollie Allen 1st
Sam McCreedy- Annette Allen 2nd
Spend The Interest - Leslie Browder 3rd
Boot Scootin Buckaroo-Raquel Floyd 4th
Chucks Last Roan - Lisa Gabaldon 5th

05/12/2024

Thank you to our Staff and Volunteers Today! Looking forward to tomorrow.
Judge: Gail Matheus
Show Secretary: Ebony Clark
Announcer: Kathy Jones
Ring Steward/Equipment Check: Joanne Bade
Judges Scribe: Jacquie Schuberda/Vivian Mevorah
Score Calculation Verification: Jean Wolff
Runner: Jean Wolff, Adam Clark and Annette Allen
Test Caller: Vivian Mevorah, Jean Wolff, Lisa Gabaldon
Order of Go: Jessie Bonneau
Dressage Court Transport: Jessie Bonneau
Dressage Court Set Up: Adam Clark, Chris, Jessie Bonneau, Bill Smith, Carolyn Heaton, Lisa Gabaldon, Marlys Porter
Ribbon Coordinator: Maryls Porter

Happy Mother's Day Tomorrow and lets all Western Dressage!

05/10/2024

Plan ahead! Tomorrow, Friday, May 10, from 7:00 p.m. to Monday, May 13 at 5:00 a.m., the Boulder Hwy onramp to NB and SB I-515 will be closed, and the Tropicana Ave onramp to NB I-515 will be closed. 🚧 More info here: https://dot.nv.gov/Home/Components/News/News/8122/395

05/07/2024

The Angel Bea Thelma Silver State Western Dressage & Hope 4 Hooves Show Saturday Rail Classes begin at 8 am. Please see order of go.

May 11-12, 2024 at Horseman's Park, Las Vegas Flamingo Covered Arena.

05/04/2024

Registration due today by 10 pm for The Angel Bea Thelma Silver State Western Dressage & Hope 4 Hooves Show.

05/02/2024

Go SSWD H4H - Team Vegas!!!!
Wednesday Night Live Show Standings Update!!!

04/30/2024

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