I started my Cowboy Dressage journey about 3 years ago. I had always been a horse rider, competing as a kid in hunter pleasure, jumping, dressage and then later in life switching over to cutting. So in the 30 years of riding horses I thought I knew a lot, not all by any means, but enough to say I was … Read More
Vefele Petruik
Vefele Petruik is the owner and lead trainer of Vefele’s Equine Partnerships, located in Gilroy, California. Vefele first met Super Proof (aka Lilith) when she was training another horse at the barn where Lilith was boarded. Lilith’s owner, Janie, approached Vefele with concerns about Lilith’s inability to keep a canter for more then a few strides. When Vefele assessed Lilith’s … Read More
Crystal Kroetch
Crystal lives in Calgary, Alberta Canada with her husband Danny Kroetch and two sons Cory and Denim. They own and operate two business , first Carousel Stables which is a training facility as well as DK Saddlery which has a full line of fully adjustable saddles. Crystal was raised on a ranch near a small town in Western Canada. Her … Read More
Jennifer (Jenni) Purcell
“Jenni Purcell is a Texas-born, Colorado horse girl, now living and teaching relationship-based horsemanship in Sonoma, California at Ravendaisy Farm. She grew up on an animal rescue ranch where she experienced the amazing things that happen when you earn a horse’s trust. This is Jenni and Griff’s third year playing in the Top Hand Ring. Jenni is a firm believer … Read More
Andrea Sullivan
Horse: Ce’u Do Fino I have been in love with horses for as long as I can remember. I have always been a “backyard rider” until I started riding with Jessica Mosbaugh, at Pacific Performance Horses, over 2 years ago. Wow, did my life change! She has taught me so much as my trainer and my friend. She showed me … Read More
Sherrill Shotigian
Summer Wind and I have devoted the last twenty years of our lives embracing a relationship that most equestrians can only dream of. We are one. He has been my inspiration into the World of natural horsemanship. We pride ourselves in our amazing comrade, teamwork, and of course our never ending self improvement. When I read the CD mission statement … Read More
CDW June 24-26, 2016 Murieta Equestrian Center, Rancho Murieta, CA.
Judges: Dee Myers, Jill Von Ilton, Susan Docktor and Kim Moats. 450 entries Kudos to our high point winners. Overall High Point Open: Bryanna Valett Amateur: Camy Etchel Junior: Aidan Sullivan Overall Reserve High Point Open: Susan Dockter Amateur: Sarah Frushour Junior: Casidy Mueller Honorary High Point Cancer: Krista Koenig Silver Rider: Kathy Gomer Veteran Cherie Cross Overall High Single … Read More
Cowboy Dressage in a Nut Shell by Dr. Jenni Grimmitt
My husband Dan and I were recently asked to describe Cowboy Dressage “in a nutshell”. I am sure the person inquiring was more interested in getting the short version from a pair of enthusiasts than he was in really hearing the answer but it made me realize that describing Cowboy Dressage in a few words accurately is highly difficult. It’s … Read More
CDW Feb 20-21, 2016 Murieta Equestrian Center, Rancho Murieta, CA.
OPEN HIGH POINT High Point Champion: Megan Gallagher Reserve High Point Champion: Shamrock Gregory AM HIGH POINT High Point Champion: JoAnn Gillespie Reserve High Point Champion: Lori Justin JR HIGH POINT High Point Champion: Kathrine Rotondo Reserve High Point Champion: Alyssa Freitas
Cowboy Dressage® World of Scotland
This beautiful letter was posted on Cowboy Dressage® World of Scotland Facebook Page. It was so “right on” we wanted to share it with all of you. Thank you Brandon McAuslan for your heartfelt words…… Cowboy Dressage® World of Scotland I recently had the privilege of taking part in the first official Cowboy Dressage clinic held in Scotland, and I … Read More