Show Calendar
Santa Barbara CDS offers two USEF / USDF Rated shows a year at the lovely Earl Warren Showgrounds. We enjoy the best weather, and it is always cool and clear with great footing, stabling and parking! We select the best judges and have a lot of fun at our shows! Virtual shows now also on offer! See below.
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The Santa Barbara County Chapter offers clinics and educational events throughout the year in addition to our two rated annual shows at the legendary Earl Warren Showgrounds with outstanding footing.
Join us for our welcome party Friday, a tasty BBQ Saturday, and our illustrious Champagne Class!
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Spring Dressage in Santa Barbara
Judge: Gwen Ka’awaloa ‘S’
Dinah Babcock ‘S’
May 18-19, 2024
Closing Date: May 3, 2024
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Summer Dressage in Santa Barbara
Judge: Debbie Riehl-Rodriguez ‘S’
Dorie Vlatten-Schmitz ‘S’
August 17-18, 2024
Closing Date: August 2, 2024
Host to the Parker Equine Insurance
CDS Central Regional Adult Amateur Competition
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Our shows are CDS, USDF, USEF recognized.
AQHA recognized for points.
Central Coast Awards Program Qualifiers.
Click Here for 2024 Prize List
You can enter online at https://entry.foxvillage.com
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SBC CDS Virtual Shows
Consider a Virtual Show to prepare for your show season. Ride your test at home and receive your test via email. A great inexpensive, convenient opportunity to review your test with an ‘S’ judge before you take it to the rated shows. (Virtual show dates below have been updated as of 2/28/24)
February 3-11 (extended due to rain), March 9-11, April 13-15, July 6-9, and November 1-4 2024
Questions? Email us at SBCCDSShows@gmail.com
Additional SBC-CDS Virtual Show Information
Entry fee $45
(Rides uploaded after 3 pm PST will be judged the next day)
*Classical, Freestyle, Prix Caprilli, Western, Para, Eventing
* Ride at any location. Home Court, Boarding Court or similar.
* Short or Long Court and “close enough” court
* Optional Private Video
* Private Access to Complete Test Results & Comments
* 4 ways to upload your video
* Instant Public Scoreboard
* Readable comments up to a paragraph in length.
* Show clothing not required.
* High Point Ribbons & Prizes for classes with 3 or more riders
* Open to all riders
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YOUR ENTRY FORM WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER YOUR PURCHASE.
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VIDEO AND UPLOAD STRAIGHT FROM YOUR SMART PHONE
HIGH POINT RIBBONS IN: INTRO, OPEN, AA AND JR/YR (3 or more riders required in each category)
REQUIREMENTS
1. All competition rides must hold up a hand-held sign before the ride. Otherwise, ride is Hors Concours.
IMPORTANT: NEW CHAMPIONSHIP REQUIREMENT:
In order to be eligible for VHS Championships, each rider must now film an equipment check, Otherwise ride will not be included in overall championships placings.
Year-End Awards Program
Submit Scores to: sbccdsshows (at) gmail.com
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