Apr
5
2:00 PM14:00

Core Strength and Hip Mobility

Instructor: Lawson Duncan, owner of Lawson’s Core Connection. Lawson is NASM certified with over 25 years of experience and has been riding her whole life. She holds her Bronze and Silver medals. Saturday, April 5th, 2-4 p.m. Place: KC  Strength Lab 14868 Metcalf Avenue Overland Park, KS 662233. $10 for KCDS Members. $25 for nonmembers. Limited Capacity, so sign up fast!

Deadline is March 23rd. Reserve your spot through PayPal (kcdsinfo@gmail.com) or by check made out to KCDS.

Mail to: Cindy Burnett, KCDS Treasurer

9223 Shorewood Dr.

Desoto, KS 66018

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Apr
23
6:30 PM18:30

KCDS Board Meeting

Time: 6:30 pm Place: Amy Gemperli’s Home, 13911 Belinder Leawood, KS 66224

Join us by Zoom or in person! 

The next three meetings are Feb. 26th, March 26th, and April 23rd! Please respond to this email if you want to attend or use the Zoom link!

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Mar
26
6:30 PM18:30

KCDS Board Meeting

Time: 6:30 pm Place: Amy Gemperli’s Home, 13911 Belinder Leawood, KS 66224

Join us by Zoom or in person! 

The next three meetings are Feb. 26th, March 26th, and April 23rd! Please respond to this email if you want to attend or use the Zoom link!

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Mar
25
7:00 PM19:00

Region 4 Rules Update on Zoom

Join our USDF Region 4 Director and Technical Delegate “r” Anne Sushko — via Zoom to learn more about the new USDF/USEF rule changes which take effect April 1st!

Tuesday, March 25th, 7 p.m. central time

ZOOM LINK:  Passcode: kcds

Direct Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4657806024?pwd=ZktKYi85MkpzeDJMTFNocy90NkJZdz09

DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO BE IN THE KNOW BEFORE SHOW SEASON!!!

Please register with Brandi Sangster, KCDS Horse Show Organizer: bsang7@yahoo.com

Post your questions in advance to Brandi. bsang7@yahoo.com

There will also be time at the end of the session to ask questions.

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Mar
15
4:30 PM16:30

KCDS 101

We want to invite new and old members to spend HAPPY HOUR with us and learn more about KCDS! This is kid-friendly!!! Come as you are! March 15th, 4:30-6:30 p.m. War Horses for Veterans Lounge 5600 W 183rd St. Stilwell, KS 66085. Come meet Board and Committee members, learn about membership perks, horse show awards, how you can qualify and how to enter, volunteering, and what the jobs entail and sponsorship opportunities! Let us show you what United States Dressage Federation programs have to offer you as well! FREE to everyone!

Please RSVP to kcdsdressage@gmail.com

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Feb
26
6:30 PM18:30

KCDS Board Meeting

Time: 6:30 pm Place: Amy Gemperli’s Home, 13911 Belinder Leawood, KS 66224

Join us by Zoom or in person! 

The next three meetings are Feb. 26th, March 26th, and April 23rd! Please respond to this email if you want to attend or use the Zoom link!

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Jan
25
6:00 PM18:00

KCDS Awards Banquet

When: Saturday, January 25th

Time: 6:00 pm

Where: Jack Stack Freight House in the Crossroads (101 W 22nd St, Unit 300

Kansas City, MO 64108)

Price: Tickets are $35 for adults.

Children 5-10 are $15

Children under 4 are free.

To join us, please purchase your tickets and RSVP by Monday, January 20th.

Payment can be made via PayPal (kcdsinfo@gmail.com) or by check made out to KCDS to purchase tickets.

Mail to:

Cindy Burnett

KCDS Treasurer

9223 Shorewood Drive

DeSoto, KS 66018

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Nov
23
to Nov 24

Sports Science Clinic with The Performance Refinery

KCDS is excited to bring Britta Pedersen and her The Performace Refinery to Summit Ranch in Lee’s Summit, MO for a rider biomechanics clinic. Rides cost $300 per ride for members and $325 for non-members; auditing costs $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Lunch will be provided. To reserve a spot contact as a rider or auditor contact Cindy Burnett at cluburnett@gmail.com and remit payment online via PayPal at kcdsinfo@gmail.com or you can mail a check to Cindy Burnett, KCDS Treasurer, 9223 Shorewood Dr. DeSoto, KS 66018.

The event location is Summit Ranch, 25508 E 103rd St. Lee’s Summit, MO 64086

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Jul
20
11:00 AM11:00

Mastering Rider Mindfulness

Cathy Penrod is a professional Performance Dynamics Specialist with over 40 years of equestrian knowledge. She specializes in helping all riders break through internal barriers, conquer fears, overcome nerves, and take riding to the next level. At the door is $75 for members and $100 for non-members. Payment can be made via PayPal (kcdsinfo@gmail.com) or check made out to KCDS. Mail to: Cindy Burnett, KCDS Treasurer 9923 Surewood Dr. DeSoto, KS 66018.

The event is being held at Landers Dressage, 2020 State Hwy B, Liberty, MO 64068

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Jun
22
to Jun 23

KCSD Recognized Show at Longview Horse Park

Judges: Jane Ayers ‘S’ & Gwen Ka’Awaloa‘S’

TD: Susan Lang

Show Manager: Jennifer Rawlinson
Show Secretary: Brandi Plummer

  • Level 3 show, Qualifying for NAYC, Markel/USEF Young & Developing Horse Dressage Championships, USEF Brentina Cup Championship, USEF Children & Pony Rider Natl Championships, GAIG/USDF Regional Championships

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May
4
to May 5

KCDS Recognized Dressage Show at Longview Horse Park

Entries allowed online at HorseShowOffice.com

  • Judges: Heidi Berry ‘S’ & Cindy Canace ‘S’
    TD: Joe Coleman
    Show Manager: Jennifer Cusick-Rawlinson
    Show Secretary: Anne Sushko

  • Level 3 show, Qualifying for NAYC, Young & Developing Horse, Brentina Cup, FEI World Breeding Championships for Young Horses (5, 6, 7 yr olds), USEF Children & Pony Rider Natl Championships, GAIG/USDF Regional Championships

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Mar
27
6:30 PM18:30

March Board Meeting

Join us for our March Board. The meeting will start promptly at 6:30. All members are welcome to attend - we love hearing your ideas and feedback.

Can’t attend in person, you can join the meeting via Zoom using the meeting ID and password, or by clicking the direct link below.

Meeting ID: 465 780 6024
Passcode: KCDS

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Mar
24
5:00 PM17:00

"Know the Movements" Presentation with "S" Judge Jodi Lees

KCDS presents “Know the Movements” with “S” Judge Jodi Lees

Join us on March 24th for a presentation by USEF “S” Judge Jodi Lees. The topic is “Know the Movements, " a lecture that covers all aspects of the test movements from Training through Fourth level, including the directives, gymnastic effect, and what can go wrong. This program is approved for L Graduate Continuing Education and counts towards USDF University credit.

Cost: $20 for KCDS members and $30 for non-members. Join onsite or ahead of time to get the member's price. Payment can be made via PayPal at KCDSinfo@gmail.com or on-site. Please RSVP with either payment via Paypal or an email to KCDSinfo@gmail.com by 3/22/24.

Where: Hosted by KV Dressage at 13400 Donahoo Road Kansas City, KS in the lounge.

When: March 24th the lecture begins at 5:00 and runs until 8:00. Come at 4:30 and socialize with your fellow equestrians.

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Mar
2
9:30 AM09:30

Horse Show Entry Q&A

Do you dread tackling your entries every show? The first one of the year is the worst? Please join us on Zoom on March 2 for help with your entries!! We will review the show bill ( important changes here) and utilize Horse Show Office.

9:30-Schooling shows and 10:30-Recognized shows

RSVP to Lawson via text at 913-909-8943 when you would like to join us.

Let’s get the show season started!

Meeting ID: 465 780 6024

Password: KCDS

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Feb
17
6:30 PM18:30

KCDS Annual Banquet

Our Year End Awards Banquet has been postponed due to weather. Join us February 17th and we cannot wait to see you all and celebrate!

Here is all the info you need to be a part of this fabulous evening:
When: February 17, 2024
Where: Hereford House 5001 Town Center Dr, Leawood, KS 66211
Time: Cocktail hour 6pm, Dinner at 6:30pm, Awards after.

Door prizes will be given and we will raffle some fantastic barn baskets. $5 per barn basket raffle ticket, or $20 for 5 tickets.

Banquet Dinner tickets are $35 each person.

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August Board Meeting
Aug
16
6:30 PM18:30

August Board Meeting

The KCDS August Board Meeting will be hosted in-person by Amy Gemperli at 13911 Belinder, Leawood, KS, 66224 at 6:30 pm. All members are welcome to attend.

Zoom Info:

Meeting ID: 465 780 6024
Passcode: kcds

Direct link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4657806024?pwd=ZktKYi85MkpzeDJMTFNocy90NkJZdz09

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