SANTA BARBARA COUNTY CHAPTER
of the
CALIFORNIA DRESSAGE SOCIETY

Avery Klein’s dressage journey began far from the traditional path, shaped by early ranch life and a deep belief in putting the horse first. Now training with Larisa Mantor and Albrecht Heidemann, she has quickly made her mark in the dressage arena while continuing to grow alongside her talented young partner, Georgi, a Glamourdale son with a puppy-dog personality. Balancing life in the saddle with her studies at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Avery values the strong Santa Barbara

SBC-CDS member Wendy Brown started Dressage later in life. She's working her way up to a Century Ride at Earl Warren Showgrounds.

Meet SBC CDS chapter member Hannah Finder and her horse Valiente.

SBC-CDS offered a laid back atmosphere for 95 riders competing in RAAC and USDF/USEF classes.

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.

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.

The Spring Dressage Competition at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara was laid back despite a full show schedule with two rings.

Meet SBC-CDS member Susan Soderman.

Warm welcome to new chapter members Lauren Ogden and Tim Forster, a husband and wife team training in Templeton, CA.

On Sunday, January 26th, members of our chapter got together at The Santa Barbara Inn to celebrate the 2024 SBC CDS accomplishments, members

Introduction to new SB CDS member Ella Troyner and Chance.