Ventura County Chapter of the
California Dressage Society
Dedicated to promoting the advancement of dressage through educational clinics and schooling shows
Meet The Team
Julia Bruns
Board Member
For love of the horse and being a better passenger, I started taking Dressage lessons 30+ years ago, and am still working on moving to second level….such a humbling sport!!!! I’m grateful to be on the Ventura Chapter CDS Board to continue working on our craft and love!
Keeley Mircetic
Show chair
When I rode my first horse at the age of four, I knew I was hooked for life. I’ve competed in three day eventing, dressage and working equitation and love all of it. I have my bronze silver and gold USDF rider medals and in my non horsey life, a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. I currently have a young lusitano filly that I hope to compete in the future.
Aria Edry
Chair
A choreographer, dancer, fundraising professional for nonprofits, and dressage competitor, Aria manages our schooling shows at Faith Ranch in Somis. She has successfully rehabbed her partner for life, Hanoverian mare Fogata Del Jardin, from a serious injury and getting ready to compete once again.
Chari Petrowski
Treasurer
She has served on the Board for many years, initially as Show Chair, and presently as Treasurer. She has been involved with horses since a young child and has had several wonderful horse companions, currently 3 older lawn ornament/trail horses. Although no longer competing in dressage, she enjoys supporting Ventura Chapter in their efforts to provide shows and educational events for all the wonderful horse lovers of the future.
Lauren Royce
Secretary
Although I was always a horse enthusiast, I didn't begin riding until I was 25. In the past I did lower level eventing. For about 10 years now I've focused on dressage. I'm currently venturing into 2nd level with my daughter's former jumper, Marcus.