Santa Cruz Dressage

10/04/2024

The Horse Park At Woodside is having their big fall event this weekend. They are still very much in need of more volunteers for jump judging tomorrow!! Training is provided - you can do a two or three hour volunteer stint. Its a wonderful opportunity - and it takes a village to get shows this size done. Golly Tabatabaie Martin is the best contact! Or email [email protected]. 650-867-1820 dor

Thanks!! Some lovely rides today - come out and see these horses do their cross-country tomorrow!!

08/01/2024

Just over a week til our 2 day Midsummers Night Dressage show Aug 9-10 at American Sporthorse. Should be a high of 70 degrees each day, low of 55...great footing, wonderful judge in Donna Richardson (S). Come enjoy on the cooler coast!! PM me or go to ThePegasusApp to make your profile and then enter! Upcoming shows on Aug 25, Sept 15 and Oct 6. Volunteers welcomed!

If you missed Anne Warner's debut at GP FS last week, you will have a chance to see him dance again at this show!!

07/25/2024

Like everyone else apparently on my FB feed, the Charlotte video is on my mind. Specifically, how are we going to enter this new era of monitoring for abuse in and OUT of the competitive sphere. If you aren't aware, new rules are coming for USEF members:

The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has policies in place to protect athletes from abuse, bullying, and harassment. The USEF takes allegations of abuse seriously and has no tolerance for it at licensed competitions. In 2024, the USEF proposed rule changes to strengthen its ability to punish abuse, which go into effect on December 1, 2024:
Reporting abuse
Members must report abuse to a licensed official at a competition or to the USEF if not at a competition.
Action at competitions
Competition management and officials can take swift action when abuse occurs, such as eliminating, disqualifying, or issuing warnings.
Jurisdiction
The USEF's jurisdiction is expanded to include horse abuse that occurs outside of competition, such as at home facilities.

I think we as a community had better get a really clear definition of abuse. The biggest thing I have taken from the many conversations that are going on is how many folks think its not that severe, while others are horrified at the severity.

What is the line? I am very concerned as a caring trainer and apparently, as of December 1st, a mandatory reporter, as are many of you.

07/20/2024

Do any of my local Horse peeps need trutex Footing? I have four bales available that we won’t be using. $650/ bale retail, can gove you a screaming deal on these 4.

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07/14/2024

Sharing the NBC Broadcast Schedule

Equestrian
Time Zone: EDT

***Dressage***
July, 30: 5:00 AM(Digital Only), 11:00 AM(on E), Dressage Team
July 31: 4:00 AM(Digital Only), 10:00 AM(on E), Dressage Team
August 3: 4:00 AM(Digital Only), 3:00 PM (on E)Team Final
August 4: 4:00 AM(Digital Only), 3:45 (on E)Dressage Grand Prix Freestyle Individual Final 5:00 PM(Paris Extra) Encore Coverage

*Eventing:
July 27: 3:30 AM, (on USA) 8:00 AM (Digital Only)4:30 PM Dressage (on E)
July 28: 4:30 AM (Digital Only), 10:30 AM(on E), 7:00 PM Cross Country (on USA)
July 29: 5:00 AM (Digital Only), 7:00 AM (on E)& 9:00 PM (on USA) Team/Individual

*Jumping
August 1: 5:00 AM(Digital), 3:45(on E) Team Qualifier
August 2: 8:00 AM(on E, 11:15(Boston 10 Ch 506), 9:00 PM(on USA) Team Final
August 5: 8:00 AM(Digital) 4:00PM(on E) Individual Qualifier
August 6: 4:00 AM(Digital), 7:00 AM(on E), 10:15 AM(on Boston 10 Ch 506) Individual Final

Other broadcasting notes:
-Peacock’s viewing experience for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 will introduce industry-first interactive features that help fans navigate more than 5,000 hours of live coverage throughout the Games, including all 329 medal events:
-Peacock Live Actions: a new interactive tool that lets fans choose their own viewing journey during live and primetime coverage, and follow the events they are most interested in watching.
-Peacock Discovery Multiview: With up to 40 live events happening simultaneously, Peacock Discovery Multiview will offer an industry-first, enhanced four-view experience that helps users navigate to the most important events, with real-time on-screen descriptions from NBCU’s Olympic experts informing viewers about what is at stake, such as a medal event, an elimination risk or a first-time Olympian.
--As previously announced, NBCUniversal and Roku revealed the NBC Olympic Zone on Roku, a new destination on the Roku Home Screen Menu to help users easily access and explore Peacock’s comprehensive coverage of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 this summer.
-As a result of this strategic partnership, fans using Roku can quickly get to Olympics events on Peacock with subscription and watch more than 5,000 hours of live events and all NBC programming, browse through curated content rows of live and upcoming programming, discover events by sport type, click through event recaps, and so much more. The NBC Olympic Zone on Roku will also feature a dedicated replay row, clips, and highlight reels that will take users directly to Peacock’s immersive viewing experience.

07/12/2024

Reminder to folks to get your entries in for the July 17th midweek show! Cool coastal weather, great footing, 3 star show series runs all summer. Judge: JA Moore (S). Check us out on ThePegasusApp.com for easy entries - happy to help if any questions, drop me a line. Photo credit: Tom Jacobs Photography with Euro Pro Pacho enjoying a cool down some years ago.

07/09/2024

We have been chilly in Germany but I understand most of California is sweltering! Come to our shows to escape the heat and bring your horse. Our next 3 star show is July 17, midweek. Great footing and cool weather, fun prizes (some imported from Aachen!) and a fun and laid back atmosphere. Go to thepegasusapp.com to make a profile and and then look on the schedule for our show. Any questions, let me know.

06/25/2024

Last Call for entries for this Friday's show - give me a call if you need a hand with the entry process! ThePegasusApp.com has the show info and online entry! July show is live as well, August's shows will be up this week.

06/18/2024

We are beta testing the new app at our first CDS show on June 28th. If you'd like to enter, please make a profile online at the ThePegasusApp.com website and then give me a call to make sure you have an easy time signing up. We are committed to helping this group make a great app for us to use in the future. As always, great footing, coastal weather, new show office, espresso machine and an easy-going atmosphere to enjoy and cool new awards too!

https://events.thepegasus.app/events-details/hWdbYVuYDQGWOHiy53lt

06/04/2024

Happy to announce our 2024 show schedule!

Hope to see you showing on the cool coast on our dust free fab footing! Covered warm up, good sound system for FS, easy going staff! Schooling show and CDS Santa Cruz show to be added to the schedule soon.
Show Date Rating Judge
28-Jun * R Johnson (S)
17-Jul *** JA Moore (S)
August 9-10 *** D Richardson (S)
25-Aug *** Breen-Gurley (S)
14-Sep *** Creswick (S)
6-Oct *** Johnson (S)
10-Nov * Barglow (S)
We are using a NEW entry system that we are super excited about - should make entering a breeze! Prize list will be out in 2 days (had some vet challenges today). If you are not already on our email list, PM me or email ahowardpt at gmail.com to be on our notification distribution list.

05/29/2024

Hey Santa Cruz Dressage peeps: we have been kicking the idea of hosting an L program in Santa Cruz around. Our folks interested? We could plan it for a 2025 chapter education event? 

“Now, as an adult amateur, struggling to find the time and energy to manage riding, lessons, and the occasional show, you might wonder what on earth that has to do with you. I am here to tell you, as an adult amateur who embarked on the program to better inform my riding (as opposed to becoming an L Graduate), that the USDF L Education Program is possibly THE most valuable gift you can give yourself as a dressage competitor…”

In our latest story on , a rider from USDF Region 1 discusses the benefits of attending the L Education Program sessions - there are three scheduled for 2024 in the northeast!

Read on here: https://yourdressage.org/2024/05/24/the-l-education-program/

02/24/2023