KCDS Board Meeting
Meeting Zoom Link
Passcode: kcds
Direct Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4657806024?pwd=ZktKYi85MkpzeDJMTFNocy90NkJZdz09
Meeting Zoom Link
Passcode: kcds
Direct Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4657806024?pwd=ZktKYi85MkpzeDJMTFNocy90NkJZdz09
Missouri Horse Shows Association Celebration of Champions Awards Banquet, Marriott Courtyard Hotel, Columbia, MO. please email mhsamembership@gmail.com for more information or see our Facebook page for reservation from.
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
KCDS will hold it’s annual meeting/holiday party. Join us and bring something to share (appetizer, dessert, drinks).
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
Join the us for the monthly KCDS board meeting. Come in person at 13911 Belinder; Leawood KS 66224 or on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4657806024?pwd=ZktKYi85MkpzeDJMTFNocy90NkJZdz09 Password is KCDS
Featuring English Dressage, Western Dressage, and Prix Caprilli Test. Entries open July 15. The judge is Jana Wagner. Please visit topekaroundupclub.com for more information or contact Haley Mannell or Cathy Childs. Haley Mannell-hfmannell@gmail.com or Kathy Childs at cpostfarm@gmail.com 785-221-0909.
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
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
Join the us for the monthly KCDS board meeting. Come in person at 13911 Belinder; Leawood KS 66224 or on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4657806024?pwd=ZktKYi85MkpzeDJMTFNocy90NkJZdz09 Password is KCDS
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
Topeka Round Up Club Dressage Schooling Show
Join us at Longview Horse Park for our first show of the season. The judge will be Nancy Gorton (L). Go to Horseshowoffice.com to enter and click here to volunteer.
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
KV Dressage presents a clinic with Jodi Jones Lee on March 25th and 26th at 13400 Donahoo Road. Open to both riders and auditors. Contact Katelyn Kok for info at info@kvdressage.com. Sign up to ride at https://forms.gle/aRyviJ3qmicnmuV58
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.
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
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.
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
2023 Board Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month via zoom - see link and password below. All members are welcome to attend. We appreciate your ideas and your feedback.
Link to our zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4657806024?pwd=ZktKYi85MkpzeDJMTFNocy90NkJZdz09
Password: kcds
2023 Board Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month via zoom - see link and password below. All members are welcome to attend. We appreciate your ideas and your feedback.
Link to our zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4657806024?pwd=ZktKYi85MkpzeDJMTFNocy90NkJZdz09
Password: kcds
Where: Red Fern Ranch, Platte City, MO
When: April 15-16, 2023
International dressage rider and renowned clinician, Felicitas von Neumann-Cosel is a master in biomechanics of both horse and rider. This event is open for all levels and all breeds. With Felicitas’ innovative approach auditors & riders will gain new skills to achieve deeper connection, balance, and harmony with their horse.
Friday is a pre-symposium clinic. Auditing the clinic is encouraged.
Saturday and Sunday: Lectures on horse and rider biomechanics, explaining theory, technique for mindful riding w/ creative visuals & tools, demonstrations, problem solving. Mounted sessions follow the lectures with open communication between Felicitas and all participants to make this an immersive interactive learning experience.
Friday clinic only auditing $75. $200 symposium & clinic auditing. 10% auditor discount for current 2023 KCDS members.
Limited seats. Reserve in advance.
Food truck onsite for lunches.
Wine and Cheese meet and greet.
Rider applications email: thedarkehorsefarm@gmail.com
Rider applications/auditor reservations open January 2nd. Auditor reservations close March 31st. Rider applications close March 15th.
Mette Rosencrantz Clinic at Pine Hill Farm. Contact Nancy Gorton at 816-695-3305 or capriole22@yahoo.com for more information on riding and auditing.
2023 Board Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month via zoom - see link and password below. All members are welcome to attend. We appreciate your ideas and your feedback.
Link to our zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4657806024?pwd=ZktKYi85MkpzeDJMTFNocy90NkJZdz09
Password: kcds
MARCH 11 “GO”
TEST RIDING
Weather permitting, ride tests in outdoor ring
Warmup in indoor with mirrors
Each rider will have an allotted time to practice in the ring with trainers
$40.00 per horse
(this is not competition but practice in a new ring and time to be in a measured ring)
RSVP to Linda Landers: 913-568-4351 or landersfarm8@gmail.com
LANDERS FARM
2020 B HIGHWAY
LIBERTY, MO 64060
2023 Board Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month via zoom - see link and password below. All members are welcome to attend. We appreciate your ideas and your feedback.
Link to our zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4657806024?pwd=ZktKYi85MkpzeDJMTFNocy90NkJZdz09
Password: kcds
FEBUARY 4 “GET SET”
(snowdates Feburary 11 or TBA)
Workshop is $20 per person, KCDS Members Free
Discussion of New Tests and Their Purposes
Walk movements in the arena.
Clarity of aids for shoulder-in and development of straightness.
Developing goals for competition or better riding!
Riding demonstrations and discussion.
Winter events held inside and out in arena. RSVP to Linda Landers: 913-568-4351 or landersfarm8@gmail.com
LANDERS FARM
2020 B HIGHWAY
LIBERTY, MO 64060
JANUARY 14 “GET READY”
(snow dates January 21 or TBA)
Workshop is $20 per person, KCDS Members Free
Review New Tests and Their Purposes
How riding test movements help in training your horses.
How the scale of training applies to riding tests.
Understanding the geometry of the dressage ring.
Riding demonstrations of the stretchy circle, the bending line,
With discussion of the free walk and more!
Winter events held inside and out in arena. RSVP to Linda Landers: 913-568-4351 or landersfarm8@gmail.com
LANDERS FARM
2020 B HIGHWAY
LIBERTY, MO 64060