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What's it like to participate in the CDS Junior Championships?

Writer's picture: Nicole  WaltherNicole Walther

Updated: Oct 7, 2024

SB CDS Junior riders Juliet Bradley & Chloe Adrian-Giannetto qualified to participate in the 2024 Southern CDS Junior/ Young Rider Championship at Del Mar Horse Park. Here's what they shared about their experience.


It was our first time participating in the Championship at the Del Mar Horse Park this July and it was a great experience for both of us. There was an international party on Thursday evening and each barn was invited to participate by bringing food from different countries. It was a great and festive way to get the weekend started and it made a big show more familiar and welcoming. It was great to meet so many people who share the same love for horses and dressage as we do.


Chloe Adrian-Ciannetto at Jr. Championships
Chloe Adrian-Giannetto at Jr. Championships

This show was an excellent opportunity to get the experience of championships without the pressure and to practice before the CDS and USDF regional championship this September. Show management held a Pizza party, which was another highlight, bringing the juniors and young riders together and allowing for a more social aspect of the sport. It was a fun opportunity to connect with other riders from California and create friendships that we can continue at other horse shows in the future.

 

Overall, it’s safe to say that we both had a great time, and we would definitely love to compete at another Junior championship in the future.

 

Written by Juliet Bradley & Chloe Adrian-Giannetto


 Juliet Bradley & Chloe Adrian-Giannetto 2nd row,  2nd & 3rd from the right
Juliet Bradley & Chloe Adrian-Giannetto 2nd row, 2nd & 3rd from the right

Fun addition by the editor:


We love the Code of Conduct for this competition as stated on the flyer you can access on the CDS website HERE. May we all remember this as we navigate our sport:


1.      Sport is something done for the fun of doing it.

2.      Good manners are fundamentally important on Society and Sport.

3.      Fair and Friendly competition develops Sportsmanship.

4.      All facets of sport should reflect the positive virtues of courage, patience, good temper and unselfishness.

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