New to Boulder Valley Dressage? Want to be a show volunteer, but are shy because you don’t know what to expect? Let us help by giving you some no-pressure training. We can set you up with a volunteer trainer who will have you observe and will explain all the different jobs that are necessary at a dressage show. You will be “shadowing” gate-keepers, runners, stewards, scorers, etc. during an actual show. If you are interested in scribing for judges, we can set up a class for that as well. (Regulations require that only the judge and the scribe can be in the judge’s box for a show.) Volunteering is a great way to meet people and learn more about our sport. That is how I got involved. Please let me know what you are interested in and we will get you started. Contact Grace Maddox, 303-823-8881 or grace.maddox@gmail.org.
Need a judge? Loni Gaudet (USEF ‘r’) and Beth Geier (USDF ‘L’), two of our BVD judges, would love to judge your ride-a-test or schooling show. Both the US Dressage Federation and the US Equestrian Federation require a good deal of continuing education and lots of practice from their judges. Contact Loni at 970-532-0852 and Beth at 303-673-9840.
North American Junior/Young Rider Championships, Colorado Horse Park, Parker, Colorado. July 29-August 3, 2008. Competition in dressage, show jumping and eventing. Many volunteers are needed for this event. Volunteer Coordinator for dressage: Kristi Wysocki, 719-260-1566.
Dressage Classic #1 (8/30/08) and #2 (9/6-7/08). Co-sponsored by BVD and Meadow Creek Farms to benefit Renée’s Friends Fund, a Colorado organization that assists breast cancer patients. Between the two shows, there will be a week of clinics, demonstrations and other events. See www.dressageclassic.org for details. We are still looking for volunteers. The volunteer coordinator for this event is BVD Vice President Sandi Rosewell (303-449-0401 or sandra.rosewell@colorado.edu). Please contact her and see how you can help.
USDF Convention & Symposium is in Denver this year. Mark your calendars! Location: the Adam’s Mark Hotel. Dates: December 3 – 7, 2008. Stay tuned for updates.
Rocky Mountain Dressage Society (RMDS) Board of Governors Meeting & Awards Banquet Saturday, November 8, 2008, Spice of Life Events Center, Boulder. It is BVD’s turn to host these events. The Board of Governors meets all day and the Awards Banquet takes place in the evening. There will be a cocktail hour, buffet dinner, raffle, silent auction, USDF art contest, RMDS year-end awards and lots of fun. Help us make this an evening to remember. For further info, contact Barb Goldman, 303-666-4528, boelandjarb@hotmail.com .
BVD Awards Banquet, Saturday, January 10, 2009, Spice of Life Events Center, Boulder. This is the evening we gather to eat, drink and be merry, raise some money and celebrate the success of our super Boulder Valley riders. In addition to cocktails and dinner, we will have a silent auction and other fun and games. Contact Sandi Rosewell (303-449-0401 or sandra.rosewell@colorado.edu).
