California Dressage Society/Tehachapi Mountain Chapter
And the Bear Valley Springs Dressage Club present a concurrent event
Cool Mountain Dressage
English Dressage classes presented by the Tehachapi Mountain Chapter /CDS
-CDS Classes – Training through 4th Level & USDF Introductory Level Test C
- FEI Tests- PSG, Intermediate 1 & 2, Grand Prix
-Schooling Classes – USDF Introductory Tests A & B
Western Dressage classes presented by the Bear Valley Springs Dressage Club
- Western Dressage Classes- Intro, Basic, & Levels One to Three
Entries Close Friday, August 17, 2018
Show Date: August 26, 2018
Bear Valley Springs
Tehachapi, California
Judge: David Schmutz (S)
www.tehachapidressage.org
Cool Mountain Dressage Show
Tehachapi, California
CDS-Recognized English Classes
CAWDA-Recognized Western Classes
Entries close and must be received by Friday, Aug 17, 2018
Judge: David Schmutz (S)
Manager/Secretary: Lois Quinn 661-821-6323
Show Day Phone: 661-972-0834 & 661-972-0841
Information: Lois Quinn 661-821-6323 Veterinarian (on call) Posted at Show Office
Farrier (on call): Posted at Show Office
Send Entry to: Lois Quinn
30000 S Lower Valley Rd
Tehachapi, CA 93561
Entry Fees: Juniors 18 yrs or under $30/class; Adults: $40
No refunds after closing date.
Make checks payable to: TMC (English Classes)
BVS DC (Western Classes)
CDS Non-member Fee:(CDS recognized classes) $15 each for non-
member rider AND non-member owner (if different.)
California state drug fee: $5 per horse (mandatory for all)
CDS Travel Grant: $3 per horse (any English Dressage entry)
CAWDA High Point: $3 per horse/rider (any Western Dressage
Entry)
Grounds Fee: $10 per horse per day (all non-BVS
Residents
Incomplete/Late Entries: An additional charge of $20 will be
assessed on all incomplete and late
entries.
Stabling: Limited stabling may be available.
Call Equestrian Center Manager at 661-821-3960 for information
Awards: Ribbons through third; For other awards,
See Show Rules & Regulations, Sec 8-12
Food and beverages available at the showgrounds
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
O = Open; A = Amateur; YR = Young Rider; J = Junior
CDS-Recognized Classes:
USDF Introductory Level Test C O, A, YR, J
Training Level: Tests 1-3 O, A, YR, J
First Level: Tests 1-3 O, A, YR, J
Second Level: Tests 1-3 O, A, YR, J
Third Level: Tests 1-3 O, A, YR, J
Fourth Level: Tests 1-3 O, A, YR, J
FEI Classes:
Prix St Georges, Intermediaire I & II,
& Grand Prix: O, A, YR, J
Non-Recognized English Classes:
USDF:
Introductory Level: Tests A & B O, A, YR, J
California Western Dressage Association Recognized Classes:
Intro Level: Tests 1-4 O, A, YR, J
Basic Level: Tests 1-4 O, A, YR, J
Level One: Tests 1-4 O, A, YR, J
Level Two: Tests 1-4 O, A, YR, J
Level Three: Tests 1-4 O, A, YR, J
Level Four: Tests 1-4 O, A, YR, J
ALL WESTERN DRESSAGE SCORES COUNT TOWARD THE CALIFORNIA WESTERN DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL HIGH POINT PROGRAM FOR CAWDA MEMBERS.
All Western Dressage tests are available online. Enter “USEF Western Dressage Tests” in your internet browser.
Directions To
Bear Valley Springs Equestrian Center
From 58 Freeway, exit at Highway 202/California Correctional
Institute off-ramp. (From Bakersfield, this is the first Tehachapi off-
ramp; from Lancaster, it is the third off-ramp). Proceed to second
traffic light. This is Valley Boulevard/Highway 202. Turn right.
There are two stoplights on Valley Boulevard. Go straight..
Approximately 5 miles from the last light you will see a right turn
pull-off lane, turn right onto Cummings Valley Road. At next
intersection, turn right onto Bear Valley Road (at school) and
proceed to Bear Valley Springs. At security gate, let them know you
are going to the Dressage Show at the Equestrian Center. Follow
road 2.4 miles to Equestrian Center, which will be on your left. (If
you reach the gas station and general store, you have gone too far).
All roads are excellent and signs are visible.
This show completes our 2018 Tehachapi Dressage Show Schedule. Thanks for your support. We hope to see you again in 2019.
2018 CDS
MEMBERSHIP FORM
Active Membership ...... $70.00
Additional Family Member...... $60.00
Life Membership ...... $1,000.00
www.california-dressage.org to join online
Name ______
Address ______
City ______
State ______Zip ______
Telephone (______) ______
Email ______
Chapter Preference ______
Would you like to use your Visa or MC?
Card # ______
Exp Date ______V code ______❑ visa ❑ mastercard
Signature ______
Group membership in the United States Dressage Federation (USDF) ($20) included with CDS
membership. All CDS memberships go from December to December. Anyone joining after October
1 will be a member for the following year.
Please check any of the following that apply:
❑ Renewing Member ❑ New Member ❑ Amateur
❑ Instructor/Trainer ❑ Junior Rider ( / / ) ❑ Judge _____
❑ T.D. ❑ EMT ❑ Qualified Riding Member (QRM)
❑ Nominate for Regional Adult Amateur Competition (add $25)
CALIFORNIA DRESSAGE SOCIETY
P O Box 417 • Carmel Valley, CA 93924
831/659-5696 • (fax) 831-659-2383
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. This Tehachapi Dressage show is governed by the rules and
specifications of the current US Equestrian Federation rulebook and will be
conducted and judged in accordance therewith. Adult Amateur entrants must
provide a copy of their current USEF Amateur DRESSAGE Card (English classes.)
2. Entries close and must be received by the closing date. Show fills on a first
come, first served basis. Entries are locked the Wednesday before the show. No
late entries will be accepted. No refunds after the closing date. A $25 fee will be
charged on any check returned by the bank.
3. Entry forms require signatures at five places: owner, rider, trainer
(mandatory) and coach/parent (if applicable). Adult responsible for the horse
should sign in trainer’s spot. It is your responsibility to make sure entries are
complete. Numbers will not be issued until entries are complete and all fees are
paid. Remember to include an emergency contact name and number.
4. CDS-Recognized classes and Schooling Classes (ENGLISH): All riders of
entered horses must wear properly fitting protective headgear passing or
surpassing current applicable ASTM (American Society for Testing and
Materials)/SEI (Safety Equipment Institute) standards with harness secured while
riding anywhere on the Bear Valley Equestrian Center grounds. Harness must be
secured and properly fitted. Any rider violating this rule at any time will
immediately be prohibited from further riding until such headgear is properly in
place.
5. CAWDA-Recognized Exhibition Classes (WESTERN DRESSAGE): USEF
Rules for Western Dressage competitions are located in the Western Dressage
Division of the current Rule Book, available online at
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/NpmAxkXY6M/wd-western-dressage.
Subchapter WD 122 covers rider’s show attire. Subchapters WD119-121 cover
tack. USEF membership is not required for access.
6. Ride times will be available on the website, (www.tehachapidressage.org) on the
Wednesday evening prior to the show. We will consider special time requests,
although we cannot promise compliance. If you do not find your ride time, it is
your responsibility to contact the Show Secretary.
7. The 2015 USEF Dressage tests will be used. Introductory tests are 2015 USDF
Introductory Tests A, B & C. Western Dressage Tests 2017 are available at
www.westerndressageassociation.org/wdaa-tests.
8. Cash Awards: CDS Recognized classes: (Scores must be 60% or higher.)
9. Show High Point awards will be given in each division (Junior/Young Rider,
Amateur and Open) for CDS Recognized classes of 1-3 entries. National tests
only
10. Class High Point awards will be given to winners of classes of four or more rides.
11. Non-Recognized Classes: No Introductory or FEI classes are eligible.
12. Western Dressage Classes: Management may, at its sole discretion, offer cash
prizes at any show
13. There is a grounds fee of $10 per horse per day for all non-residents of
Bear Valley Springs.
14. Adults must closely supervise children at all times.
15. Dogs on the show grounds must be on leash.
16. Classes may be combined or split at the sole discretion of show
management.
17. A 20 X 60 meter court with sand footing will be used. Warmup footing
is similar. Longing is permitted in the round pens ONLY.
18. Limited stabling may be available at the show grounds. Participants may
tie horses to their trailers, or set up small portable corrals at the
Equestrian Center parking area. Camping or RV accomodations are
available in the Equestrian Center campground for an additional fee,
as are small pipe corrals. There are no RV hook-ups.
Reserve campsites or stabling by calling the Equestrian Center Manager for
availability at 661-821-3960. Charges for camping, corrals, etc will be
added to your entry fees and paid to the Equestrian Center by show
management.
19. It is entrant’s responsibility to contact show management in the case of
inclement weather. The show will be held if footing is believed to be
safe. All exhibitors must complete a Bear Valley Springs Association
Liability Release form for 2018 before numbers will be given out.
20. Any questions not answered in these Rules will be decided by the Horse
Show Management. Their decision is final.
21. Management reserves the right to make changes, as it deems necessary.
22. CDS charges a $15 non-member fee at CDS recognized shows. If the
rider and owner are different, two non-member fees are charged