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
Jennifer Nunes
Chairperson
805.603.0309
jennunes2360 at yahoo.com
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.
Lauren Royce
Secretary
805.551.0994
coulsong at verizon.net
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.
Chari Petrowski
Show Chair
805.207.0725
cp805 at sbcglobal.net
I’ve been riding or wanting to ride since I saw my first horse as a preschooler. I am currently showing my Thoroughbred /Appaloosa mare at 3rd level, making steady but slow progress and hoping to advance next year. In my other life, I work full time as a physical therapist.
Jackie Duncan
Vice Chair
L Judge
805.256.5742
Jgd7110 at gmail.com
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!
Aria Edry
Education Chair
818.331.9924
ariala101 at hotmail.com
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.
Laura Goodenkauf
Assist Show Chari
402.5600.3562
lauragoodenkauf at gmail.com
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.
Juniors and Young Riders
We support our young and junior riders! look for upcoming events and clinics and fun happenings here!
From Lendon Gray's Dressage 4 kids.com: Suggested Reading List
Age 9 & Under -- "Riding for Kids" by Judy Richter (not pages 88-101).
Ages 10-21 -- "either the DVD "Undertanding Bits" by Stormy May OR "Complete Book of Bits and Bitting" by Elwyn Hartley Edwards.
Ages 10-13 -- "The Art of Training" by Hans von Blixen-Finecke.
Ages 14-17 -- "Lessons with Lendon" by Lendon Gray.
Ages 18-21 -- "The Elements of Dressage" by Kurd Albrecht von Zeigner.
Be sure to check out the following websites for junior and young riders: http://www.dressage4kids.com and http://www.junior-riders.com.
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Juniors & Young Riders
Events for 2025
CDS JR/YR Clinics are for riders selected through their Chapter. Check in with your Chapter to be eligible for the draw!
North Clinician Anna Buffini
PEC (Wilton)
pecsporthorses@gmail.com
South Clinician Anna Buffini
HiHopes Farm (Redlands)
smosqueda@hemetusd.org
JUNE 13-15, 2025 *** CDS JR YR Championship North at Golden State Dressage Show at Murieta (Murieta) contact Jan Oakes Jan.oakes@sbcglobal.net Qualifying cutoff TBA.
JULY 17-19, 2025 *** CDS JRYR Championships South at Show Park (Del Mar) Hosted by San Diego Chapter contact KIM KEENAN STORDAHL 858-518-4128 keenandressage@yahoo.com www.hitsshows.com
Rider and Owner must be CDS members for scores to count toward any CDS program
Club 100 - The Junior Educational Fund Join and Support the Juniors
Club 100 Individual Grant - Apply for Club 100 Funds
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