Ventura County Chapter of the
California Dressage Society
We are volunteers promoting the sport of dressage with educational clinics, schooling shows and supporting the California Dressage Society's mission and values for the Ventura County.
Dedicated to promoting the advancement of dressage through educational clinics and schooling shows
Meet The Team
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.
Jennifer Nunes
Chairperson
I enjoy my horse, Paolo, a Hanoverian gelding, home breed FEI horse. I currently compete and manage dressage shows as well as the chapater schooing shows and clinics.
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.
Aria Edry
Education 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.
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.
Jackie Duncan
Vice Chair - L Judge
I have always had a passion for horses and have been lucky enough to have been riding for most of my life. I am currently participating in USDF’s “L Program,” earning scores towards my Bronze and Silver medals, and constantly exploring new ways to further my knowledge in dressage!
Laura Goodenkauf
Assist Show Chair
Laura is the Head Trainer and owner of Laura Goodenkauf Dressage based in Pasadena. She is an Adjunct Professor of Horn at Cal Poly Pomona and joined the VC CDS board in 2021 after participating in several of our schooling shows.