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.
About
Membership
Benefits of Membership in the California Dressage Society AND the Ventura County Chapter
There are lots of reasons to join the California Dressage Society. Most members are active competitors, but even if you are not (yet!), your membership dollars work for the entire dressage community here in California to promote our sport and make it the best that it can be. A portion of your California Dressage Society membership fee goes directly to your local chapter (Ventura County Chapter!) to help support our activities as well.
The California Dressage Society promotes education through clinics and lectures, competition through a wide variety of shows and awards programs, insurance for our events and charitable contributions to important organizations in our interest.
Your membership entitles you to participate in the Horse of the Year Competition, Junior/Young Rider Championships, Regional Adult Amateur Competitions, educational activities and seminars. You will also receive a variety of publications, such as "Dressage Letters", the CDS monthly news magazine and the CDS Omnibus. More information on the benefits of joining the California Dressage Society can be found on the website: www.californiadressage.com or use this link to join now!