Ventura County Chapter of the
California Dressage Society
Dedicated to promoting the advancement of classical dressage through education.
Juniors and Young Riders
We support our young and junior riders! look for upcoming events and clinics and fun happenings here!
From Lendon Gray's Dressage 4 kids.com: Suggested Reading List
Age 9 & Under -- "Riding for Kids" by Judy Richter (not pages 88-101).
Ages 10-21 -- "either the DVD "Undertanding Bits" by Stormy May OR "Complete Book of Bits and Bitting" by Elwyn Hartley Edwards.
Ages 10-13 -- "The Art of Training" by Hans von Blixen-Finecke.
Ages 14-17 -- "Lessons with Lendon" by Lendon Gray.
Ages 18-21 -- "The Elements of Dressage" by Kurd Albrecht von Zeigner.
Be sure to check out the following websites for junior and young riders: http://www.dressage4kids.com and http://www.junior-riders.com.
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Juniors & Young Riders
Events for 2025
CDS JR/YR Clinics are for riders selected through their Chapter. Check in with your Chapter to be eligible for the draw!
North Clinician Anna Buffini
PEC (Wilton)
pecsporthorses@gmail.com
South Clinician Anna Buffini
HiHopes Farm (Redlands)
smosqueda@hemetusd.org
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JUNE 13-15, 2025 *** CDS JR YR Championship North at Golden State Dressage Show at Murieta (Murieta) contact Jan Oakes Jan.oakes@sbcglobal.net Qualifying cutoff TBA.
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JULY 17-19, 2025 *** CDS JRYR Championships South at Show Park (Del Mar) Hosted by San Diego Chapter contact KIM KEENAN STORDAHL 858-518-4128 keenandressage@yahoo.com www.hitsshows.com​
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Rider and Owner must be CDS members for scores to count toward any CDS program
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Club 100 - The Junior Educational Fund Join and Support the Juniors
Club 100 Individual Grant - Apply for Club 100 Funds
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