CDS Dressage Letters January 2022

January 2022 ~ Dressage Letters ~ Page 2 California Dressage Society Presents A Masterclass in Suppleness Suppleness is a GAME CHANGER for Success Come to the Masterclass to learn the keys to Suppleness Success by watching these amazing professionals and their incredible mounts work with Amelia Newcomb . You will see Amelia’s suppleness exercises come to life by the experts through all the levels. Great examples to get your horse supple and keep your horse supple. Use all these new tools to help you and your horse master your level and start preparing for the next level with confidence. Ana Gilmour is a USDF Gold, Silver and Bronze medalist on self-trained horses. Veteran competitor, USEF ‘r’ Judge, and a USDF Certified Instructor. Ana began her career in an apprenticeship with Olympian, Hilda Gurney. She went on to train with Juan Matute in Spain, then to train with Courtney King-Dye, Lendon Gray and Irish Olympian, Kevin Babington in Wellington, FL. Ana is based at her beautiful training facility in Loomis, CA. Ellexus Knight is a 2004 Friesian x Arabian mare by Knight Invader, owned and bred by Nicole Wertz. Ellie has multiple USDF All Breeds championships through Grand Prix as well as NDPC Small Horse National Championships at Grand Prix. Grand Prix – Ana Gilmour and Ellie Craig Stanley is a USDF Gold, Silver and Bronze medalist. Craig, born in Australia, moved to the USA in 1999. He has multiple Championships at the State, National and FEI levels. Winner of 4-year-old & 6-year-old at Markel Young Horse Championships in Chicago. Craig is currently a faculty member of the USDF Sport Horse Development program. Owner/head trainer of CWS dressage in Madera, CA. Habanero CWS is a 2012 KWPN Warmblood gelding bred/owned by Craig Stanley. Habanero has multiple USDF HOY & other year end awards. Two-time Markel Young Horse Champion, Habanero’s continuing success is a Top 5 USDF I-1 year end award. Intermediaire I – Craig Stanley and Habanero Ari Lopez is a USDF Gold, Silver and Bronze medalist and Gold, Silver Freestyle Bar and has been riding horses since she was 9 years old. In addition to dressage, Ari has competed in Three Day Eventing and “A” circuit Hunters and Jumpers. She was a member of the 2008 NAJC team earning team Bronze and individual Silver medals. On her horse Corlander II, Ari was ranked as high as 12th in the world for U25 Grand Prix riders. Ravenna N is a 2012 Oldenburg Mare, owned by Lynn and Chris Radkowski, bred by Christiane Noelting. Ravenna has won multiple championships, most recently CDS 2021 Open PSG. Ari started Ravenna and is working on getting her to Grand Prix with help from Christian Hartung. PSG – Ari Lopez and Ravenna Jodi Cressman is a USDF Gold, Silver and Bronze medalist. Jodi began her career in an apprenticeship with Olympian, Hilda Gurney. Over the past 26 years, Jodie has started hundreds of horses and riders under saddle in the discipline of dressage, acquiring a lengthy list of national rankings, breed awards, and training accomplishments. To this day, Hilda and Jodi trade lessons every week! Radar is a Dutch harness horse cross gelding, owned by Jodi Cressman. They have shown 3rd and 4th level in the 2021 season. Jodi says they are going to be showing PSG in 2022 and hopefully I1 before the end of the year. Fourth Level – Jodi Cressman and Radar Sponsored by GGT Footing