[huge_it_slider id=”11″] September 5 – 10, 2017 Rancho Murieta Equestrian Center Rancho Murieta, California Welcome to Cowboy Dressage World Gathering and Finals 2017 Hard to believe it was our 5th year. Amazing what the power of thought, vision and unity can accomplish. Hard work too but then we have loved every minute of it. Many years from now you can … Read More
2017 CDW Gathering and Finals Recap by Jenni Grimmett
It still feels to me that my Cowboy Dressage 2017 season just started a few weeks ago. As I’m looking back on a year of accomplishments and growth and fond memories of my Cowboy Dressage family it is hard to reconcile our Final Gathering has already come and gone. If you are like me and still reeling from the long … Read More
Cowboy Dressage TOP HAND at 2017 World Finals Gathering Sept. 5-10, Sacramento, California at Murrieta Equestrian Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 2017 Contact: JoAnn Gillespie cowboydressageworldevents@gmail.com 925-699-3996 cowboydressageworld.com Cowboy Dressage TOP HAND at 2017 World Finals Gathering Sept. 5-10, Sacramento, California at Murrieta Equestrian Center In Cowboy Dressage, we honor the tradition of the Cowboy and the lifestyle of the West while building partnership and harmony with our horses. We believe that in order to create … Read More
2017 Top Hand Results
Top 5 1 – Kellie Shields- Champion 2 – Joy Wilcox- Reserve Champion 3 – Tami Beach 4 – Jenni Purcell 5 – Nina Burkart Top Hand Contestants Erin Adderley JoAnn Gillespie Kellie Shields Joy Wilcox Jenni Purcell Tami Beach Tanja Kraus Nina Burkart Phil Monaghan
Congratulations to our 2017 Western States Horse Expo Cowboy Dressage Competition competitors.
Eleven very talented riders rode for top honors at this year’s expo. This competition was a first for Western States Horse Expo. Each rider did an outstanding job. They represented Cowboy Dressage at it’s best. We were very proud of them all. Friday Winner – Lesla Bong Saturday Winner- Jenni Purcell Soft Feel Winner – Jenni Purcell Over All High … Read More
Erin Adderley
My name is Erin Adderley and I am a Cowboy Dressage level 2 certified clinician. I run a training business out of the Sliding J Ranch in Acampo, CA. The mule I am riding is a 19 year old named Okie. He has been retired out to pasture for quite a few years, but has been begging to work again. … Read More
Nina Gorgasser
Nina was born and raised in Germany but calls Clements, CA home since some years now. Married to trainer Arno Gorgasser she is a Non Professional rider but has ridden horses all her life. Cowboy Dressage is new to her and her horse, however they both are no strangers to the Ranch Riding, Reining, Versatility and Cowhorse pens. She is … Read More
Kellie Shields and The Fireman
Excited for 2017 Kellie and The Fireman are excited to compete for their second year in CD Top Hand. Fireman (aka Beamer) and Kellie are great partners! They have been best friends since 2010. Cowboy Dressage is Fireman’s best event. He loves the challenge court! Let’s go longears!
JoAnn AKA #6 and her Morgan Shadrak
JoAnn AKA #6 and her Morgan Shadrak fell in love with Cowboy Dressage after trying it at the Motherlode Morgan Show in 2012. Shad and JoAnn found it a great fit for their partnership and have been in the Cowboy Dressage Court ever since. From hosting Cowboy Dressage Clinics at their home Rawking Horse Ranch to competing at the shows … Read More
Tami Beach USDF Bronze Medalist
Tami started riding at the age of 4 and joined Pony Club at age 7. Tami’s passion for horses lead her to ride and compete in many different disciplines while growing up. If it had to do with horses, Tami wanted to learn all she could. She spent many hours as a working student riding as many horses as possible … Read More