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Barn Crawls, Camaraderie & Beautiful Rides: Highlights from Summer Dressage in Santa Barbara
SBC-CDS offered a laid back atmosphere for 95 riders competing in RAAC and USDF/USEF classes.

Nicole Walther
Aug 213 min read
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Before the turn of the Century...
Cutting Horse Champion Valentales that Barbara Cleveland chose for a dressage horse.
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Aug 13 min read
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Pelvic Muscles & Balance for Dressage
SBC-CDS was excited to offer 10 members a Pelvic Floor Exercise Workshop at Core Sport in Santa Barbara. Pelvic Floor Specialist Cat Myklebust offered the 45-minute session in the Fitness Center nestled between Harry’s Plaza Café and Gelson‘s market on upper State Street.

Nicole Walther
Jul 232 min read
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Unwind Their Holdings, Unlock Their Potential: Exploring the Bodywork Modality of Structural Integration
Structural Integration is a body work modality that can address core body imbalances because it provides access to the deepest layers of your horse’s body through his fascial network, or connective tissue.

Tory Names
Jul 153 min read
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At the Core of Riding: RiderPilates Clinic with Beth Glosten
Lisa White shares insights from the 3-day RiderPilates clinic with Dr. Beth Glosten, held in Santa Barbara and hosted and sponsored by the Santa Barbara Chapter CDS. With nine different riders, Dr. Glosten analyzed different rider challenges and offered helpful and long-term solutions through exercises.

Nicole Walther
Jun 274 min read
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Member Gathering at The Mill
SBC CDS members socialize at The Mill in Santa Barbara.

Lisa White
Jun 11 min read
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Spring Dressage Emphasized Joy and Relaxation
The Spring Dressage Competition at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara was laid back despite a full show schedule with two rings.

Nicole Walther
May 274 min read
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Member Feature: Susan Soderman
Meet SBC-CDS member Susan Soderman.

Nicole Walther
May 12 min read
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New Member Feature: Lauren Ogden & Tim Forster
Warm welcome to new chapter members Lauren Ogden and Tim Forster, a husband and wife team training in Templeton, CA.
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Feb 42 min read
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SBC CDS 2024 Awards Banquet
On Sunday, January 26th, members of our chapter got together at The Santa Barbara Inn to celebrate the 2024 SBC CDS accomplishments, members

Nicole Walther
Feb 14 min read
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Santa Barbara CDS goes big!
Santa Barbara CDS 2024 Central Coast RAAC Dressage Show with a vendor village and 123 competitors the biggest show in years.

Nicole Walther
Sep 27, 20243 min read
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Spring Dressage in Santa Barbara
Our spring show at Earl Warren was a great success. The atmosphere was relaxed.

Nicole Walther
Jun 30, 20241 min read
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