Upcoming Events at Donida Farm
Donida Farm presents
Systematic Dressage Training Symposium
with six-time Canadian Olympian
Cindy Ishoy
November 16-17, 2019
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Ride for the Roses
Thoroughbred Show
October 19-20, 2019
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3-in-1 Dressage and Eventing Derby
Next Show: October 12, 2019
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English/Western Schooling Show Series
Next Show: October 19, 2019
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Dressage Schooling Show Series
Next Show: Nov 9, 2019
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Announcements
DF Dressage Schooling Spring Championships: Feb-May 2020
Many competitors have no goals of heading into a Regional Championship. It’s expensive to become members with horses and riders. It’s expensive to travel, take off work and hope for the best. Perhaps they don’t feel ready. Perhaps finances are tight. Perhaps their horse is green. Perhaps they are just wanting to have local fun! Why can’t we have our own fun? Let’s grow our sport and encourage new rider to get their feet wet.
February-May. we will be offering a new look to our Dressage schooling shows and offering a championship pre season awards for champion, reserve and runner up in assorted divisions. We will be doing this with a POINT system. Not a hi-point. And if the class is large (example a Training level 3), you’ll get more points. Monogram coolers, bridle bags and saddle pads will be awarded.
We will awards many different categories . Example: Eventer dressage ~Pony ~AA~Open~Jr And more…
We have a lot of new riders in our sport and we should all pull together to make the shows a positive learning experience for all. Our Judges assist competitors who go off course, have a fall, or forget their test. For me, this is what schooling shows are all about at Donida: using our experience and knowledge to help new people learn how things run. So read a test for them. Hand them their coat or hold their horse. Direct them. Educate them on USEF rules versus schooling show rules. This all prepares riders for the recognized shows. This is how we can get new riders to step up into the larger picture. This is just how things should be. Helpful. Supporting each other. Warms the heart!
Individuals or companies looking for advertisement/sponsorship please contact me. Stay tuned for more info. New awards program will start in February and run through May.
Jose Alejos Young Horse Program
JOSE ALEJOS returns to the Northwest October 17-27, 2019.
Prices range from $280 to $2,500.
This fantastic training seminar is filling up fast. Multiple divisions available. Prices include Board and turn-out, tack-up, cool-out, hacks, fabulous experience and confidence gained. Continued services following the training session of Young Horses may be arranged with Gwen Blake Training Team at Donida Farm.
Jose Alejos is an athlete, a horseman, mentor, and we are privileged that he is willing to share his experiences with us.
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Donida Farm Sponsors
Gwen Blake is sponsored by
Arabian Celebration Perpetual Trophy sponsored by
Westbrook Sport Horses
Donida Farm Dressage Festival Perpetual Trophies sponsored by
1st – 4th Level Junior,
sponsored by Mary Bridge Pediatric Surgery
Training Level Adult Amateur,
sponsored by The Red Mare
1st – 4th Level Adult Amateur,
sponsored by Lilly Wilson Partners
Training Level Open,
sponsored by Mary Houghton and Melonie McCoury
1st – 4th Level Open,
sponsored by CHL Farrier Services
USDF Musical Freestyle,
sponsored by Dreitzler Dressage
FEI Open,
sponsored by Donida Farm
Dressage Seat Equitation,
sponsored by Joann Keller in memory of Chris Tann,
dedicated rider and beloved friend
Reaching for the Stars Junior Inspirational Award,
sponsored by the Ritzau family
Vendor Opportunities at Donida Shows
Interested in learning more about being a vendor at Donida Farm shows?
Click here to down the 2017-2018 New Vendor Package