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.
The Dressage Foundation is pleased to welcome new Corporate Sustaining Partners, the Dressage Connection and RevitaVet.
January 22, 2015 – The Dressage Foundation is pleased to welcome new Corporate Sustaining Partners, The Dressage Connection and RevitaVet. Each company is providing important monthly support of TDF’s grants and programs, in order to support and strengthen dressage in the U.S. President and CEO of TDF, Beth Baumert says, “We're proud and grateful to have RevitaVet and The Dressage Connection on the TDF team. We're all in the business of helping, and that feels good.”
The Dressage Connection’s Charles Tota has long served the American dressage scene with his expertise in saddle fitting, and he provides the latest in European tack and apparel for the American rider. Visit www.thedressageconnection.com for product information, “Where the Right Equipment Makes the Difference.”
In addition to providing monthly support to TDF, RevitaVet has also announced a special deal for friends of TDF: If the buyer mentions TDF during a purchase, he or she will receive a 20% discount on the basic system, poll cap, or hoof pad. Additionally, RevitaVet will provide a 10% contribution to TDF. Owner Tom Neuman says, “RevitaVet offers an affordable but sophisticated therapy system producing invaluable results for the horse in a wide range of areas.” Call Mr. Neuman at 602-513-1223 or visit www.RevitaVet.com for information on RevitaVet products and to place an order.
“I want to thank our Corporate Sustaining Partners for their contributions to further the growth and educational opportunities for our sport of dressage,” says TDF’s Treasurer, Judith Noone. “They are always giving a helping hand to horses and riders alike. Please contact them and support their efforts as well.”
The Dressage Foundation’s large grants program supports dressage education for youth, adult amateurs, instructors, judges, breeders, and high performance teams, reaching all ages and all levels. TDF, through its donors, sustaining partners, and state representatives, is working for dressage all over the country.
For more information about The Dressage Foundation, or to become a Corporate Sustaining Partner, visit www.dressagefoundation.org or contact Executive Director Jenny Johnson at (402)434-8585 or jenny@dressagefoundation.org.
The Dressage Foundation
The Dressage Foundation is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, tax-exempt, donor-driven organization that is dedicated to educating, supporting, and advancing the sport of dressage. The organization solicits contributions, appropriately allocates the donations, and awards grants and scholarships to dressage riders, judges, instructors, breeders, high performance teams, and nonprofit equestrian organizations. For more information, please visit www.dressagefoundation.org.
Now we are certified for CA Western Dressage at our Schooling Shows!
New 2023 USEF Dressage tests go into effect
December 1, 2022
The new 2023 USEF/USDF dressage tests go into effect on December 1, 2022. The new tests are for all levels.
Download Dressage Tests (usdf.org)
Important USEF Helmet Rule Changes
Effective 4/1/2013:
USEF DR120 will require all riders at USEF-licensed/USDF-recognized Dressage Competitions to wear protective headgear as defined in DR120.
All riders while mounted must wear protective headgear at all competitions.
Any rider violating this rule at any time must immediately be prohibited from further riding until such headgear is properly in place. Protective headgear is defined as a riding helmet which meets or exceeds ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)/SEI(Safety Equipment Institute) standards for equestrian use and carries the SEI tag. The harness must be secured and properly fitted.