Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

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Austin Dressage Unlimited organizes a variety of dressage educational events throughout the year for our members and guests. ADU events will be highlighted in the Calendar of Events below. If you would like to learn more about some of the types of educational events that ADU offers, here are a few descriptions:

This Week

January 2010
TBA	Heather Blitz Clinic, Honeybrook Farm, Tomball , TX Contact Didi Carpenter This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 832-922-7727
8 – 9	Pati Pierucci Clinic, Rosehill Ranch, Tomball , TX Contact Annie McChesney 281-433-8208 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
16 – 15	Equine Reproductive Management Short Course, Texas A&M, College Station , TX Contact Dr. Martha Vogelsang (979)845-7731 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
17	“Young Horse Competitions” Educational Program – by Joan Darnell
19	6:30pm ADU Board Meeting @ Cool River, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
22-24	Berndt Von Hassler dressage clinic, Cadence Ranch, Liberty Hill, TX Contact Linda Lattanzio This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Christine Bergeron This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
23–24	HDS Winter USDF Shows I & II , Katy , TX Contact Marilyn Kulifay This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
30-31	Lurena Bell Clinic , Brandywine Farm, Howe, TX Contact Chris Nicoloff This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
February 2010
5-8	Lucy Parker dressage clinic, Milestone Farm, Driftwood, TX Contact Judy Hartman This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 512-422-8688
6 - 7	Lurena Bell Clinic, JJT Farms, Throndale, TX Contact Janet Stokes This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 512-762-3722
6 - 7	Reinhard A Dorsch dressage clinic, Look Sharp Farm, College Station TX Contact Marcetta Darensbourg This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 979-776-8993
6-7	David Blake dressage clinic, Double Dime Ranch, Carrizo Springs, TX Contact Lynne Jones This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (830) 374-9774
7	Penny Stone Ttouch/TTeam Workshop, TX, Rancho con Brio, Boerne, TX Contact Cyndi Funk This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (830) 336-3831 or (210) 846-9796
13-14	Lurena Bell Clinic, Brandywine Farm, Howe, TX Contact Chris Nicoloff This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
13 – 14	Pati Pierucci Clinic, Rosehill Ranch, Tomball , TX Contact Annie McChesney 281-433-8208 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
15	USDF Region 9 Summer Meeting, New Orleans, LA Contact Bess Reineman This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
19-21	Karen Musson, The Art of Feel Clinic, Royal Equus Farm, Taylor, TX Contact Kristine Nesbitt This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 512-914-6444
19 – 21	Mary Wanless Clinic, Honeybrook Farm, Tomball , TX Contact Didi Carpenter This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 832-922-7727
19 - 21	Dr. Thomas Ritter Clinic, Watts Way Arena, Chappel Hill, TX Contact Jack or Sarah Lieser This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 979-203-9000
20 - 21	“Improving Your Judging Eye & Showing Skills ~ What Judges Are Looking For”, a USDF approved continuing education program organized by ADU. Presented by Olympic judge, Gary Rockwell. To be held at the Georgetown Library, Georgetown, TX Contact Carol Riazzi This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 512-680-7999. Flyer
22-24	Mary Wanless Clinic, Polo Club, Austin, TX Contact Tiffany Harelik This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 512-484-0878
28	Topsider Farm Schooling Dressage Show, College Station, TX Contact Ginni This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.topsiderfarm.com/prizelist.htm
March 2010
3	ADU Board Meeting time & location TBD, please rsvp to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
6	Tack Swap, Twin Creek Equestrian Farm, Georgetown, TX Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
6	CTDS's Mini-Show of 2010, Silver Hill Stables Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
6-7	Reinhard Dorsch Dressage Clinic, Bel Canto Farms, Dripping Springs, TX Contact Suzanne This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 512-797-1178
6-7	Freestyle Farm Frostbite USDF Dressage I & II, Katy, TX Contact Christie Raisbeck This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
6-7	USDF Region 9 Instructors Certification Course, Teaching Workshop with Vicki O’Neil. Diamond M Dressage Park, Marion TX Contact Vera Muckleroy This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
7	ADU Dinner & DVD Night - From Foal to Grand Prix by Klaus Balkenhol. Bring your questions and comments, and join in the lively, educational discussions as we watch this video from one of the living dressage masters. Meet, mingle, and munch. To be held at Lucy Sharp's home in north-central Austin. Please RSVP by March 3rd to Lucy at 971-0358 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Flyer
13	Reinhard Dorsch Dressage Clinic, Bel Canto Farms, Dripping Springs, TX Contact Suzanne This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 512-797-1178
13 – 14	Pati Pierucci Clinic, Rosehill Ranch, Tomball , TX Contact Annie McChesney 281-433-8208 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
14	Sporthorse Versatility Clinic, Hy Court Farm, Cedar Creek, TX Contact Amanda Wilson This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (512) 422-7134
17-19	Hans Biss Dressage Clinic, Oakhaven Farm, Oak Hill, TX Contact Susan Howard This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
20 – 21	Alamo Dressage Association Spring USDF Dressage Shows I & II, Boerne , TX Contact www.alamodressage.org
19 - 21	CR Open Clinic, Satori Stables, Georgetown TX Contact Lynn Larson This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 512.869.7903
27	Silver Hill Stables Schooling Horse Trial, Manor, TX Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
27-28	Jim Masterson Massage Method Clinic, County Line Equestrian Center, Hutto, TX Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
27-28	Lurena Bell Dressage Clinic, Brandywine Farm, Howe, TX Contact Chris Nicoloff This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 903-815-6314
28	Spring schooling show, Hy Court Farm, Cedar Creek, TX Contact Amanda Wilson This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (512) 422-7134
28	Topsider Farm USDF Dressage Show I, College Station , TX Contact Ginni Cifelli 979-690-6788 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
April 2010
3	Central Texas Horse Festival, benefiting The Horse Boy Foundation. Georgetown Show Barn, San Gabriel Park, Georgetown, TX ADU members will be giving a Dressage Demonstration & talk at this event.
3-4	Charles de Kunffy Dressage Clinic, Royal Equus Farm, Taylor, TX Contact Jenna Stern This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 512-626-4445
8-11	Equine Affaire, Columbus, OH http://www.equineaffaire.com/ohio
9-11	Equine Accupressure Course, presented by Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute, hosted by Hy Court Farm, Cedar Creek, TX Contact Kim Bauer This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Amanda Wilson This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (512) 422-7134
10– 11	Walter Zettl dressage clinic Siver Oaks Farm, Kerrville, TX Contact Cindy Dix Weathersbee This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 830-792-3414
10-11	Reiterhof Presents Spring Fling USDF I & II, Location change to Waco, TX Contact Susan Howard This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it CANCELLED
11	Sporthorse Versatility Clinic, Hy Court Farm, Cedar Creek, TX Contact Amanda Wilson This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (512) 422-7134
16 - 18	Texas Dressage Classic USDF Shows I & II - Tyler , TX Contact Lloyd Landkamer
16-18	Classical Horsemanship Camp, Hy Court Farm, Cedar Creek, TX Contact Amanda Wilson This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (512) 422-7134
17	CTDS Mini-Show, Silver Hill Stables Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
18	ADU Dinner & DVD Night, 5 pm at Barbara Vander Weele’s home, central Austin. Showing 2009 World Cup Dressage Finals during the Salad-fest Dinner, and From Foal to Grand Prix, Part 2 – Klaus Balkenhol. A very special opportunity for ADU, we have been asked by the German film-maker of this series, Roland Blum, to critique this series for him, for use in future dressage education video projects he will be creating.! Please RSVP to Barbara by April 15 at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
23–25	HDS Spring Classics USDF I & II and Breed Show, Katy, TX Contact Kathy Jones This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
25	Spring schooling show, Hy Court Farm, Cedar Creek, TX Contact Amanda Wilson This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (512) 422-7134
30	Elaine Gibala Dressage Clinic, White Fences Equestrian Center, Manor, TX Contact Barbie This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
May 2010
1-2	Elaine Gibala Dressage Clinic, White Fences Equestrian Center, Manor, TX Contact Barbie This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
1-2	CTDS Bluebonnet Classic USDF I & II, Manor, TX Contact Jan Colley This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
7-9	Leslie Desmond Horsemanship Demo, L & L Boarding, Austin, TX Contact Joel Means 512-228-6075 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
8-9	Dressage in the Pines, Pine Hills Contact Susan Howard This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.reiterhof.us
9	Daniel Stewart clinic, Liberty Hill, TX Contact Cathy Hoysa 512-914-6761 cathyhoysa@hotmail.com
12	ADU Board Meeting, 7 pm, Poke Joe’s BBQ, 2121 W. Parmer Lane Austin 512-491-0434 Open to all ADU members. please rsvp to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
14-16	USDF Region 9 Instructors Certification Course, Lungeing Workshop with Gerhard Politz, Diamond M Dressage Park, Marion TX Contact Vera Muckleroy at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
15-16	Tellington Jones TTEAM and Ttouch Workshop, Austin Equestrian Center, Austin, TX. Contact Penny Stone 512-847-9968 penny@wholehorsepower.com
15-16	Reiterhof Dressage USDF I & II, Location change to Pine Hill Farm, Belleville, TX Contact Susan Howard This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
15–16	DDC Spring USDF Shows I & II, Irving , TX Contact Michelann Tachibana This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
16	ADU Dinner & DVD Night 5pm at Karen Holmes' garden home in Round Rock. A world class dressage competition will be playing while we enjoy a dinner of hearty "horse-devours." Then Part 3 of From Foal to Grand Prix with Klaus Balkenhol will be the educational video. At the request of film-maker Roland Blum of Germany, we will also act as film critiques for this "international event," filling out an evaluation providing him with feedback for this series of educational DVDs. Please RSVP by May 12 to Karen at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
18	Purina Horse Owners Workshop (HOW), Georgetown Show Barn, Georgetown, TX. Barbie Piccinni will be representing ADU as a community service, giving a dressage talk and a Grand Prix dressage demonstration. She will be paired with a Western Reining demo, as 2 of the FEI disciplines. Contact Linda at Georgetown Farm Supply 512-930-4054
21-23	CR Open Clinic, Satori Stables, Georgetown TX Contact Lynn Larson This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 512.869.7903
23	Sporthorse Versatility Clinic, Hy Court Farm, Cedar Creek, TX Contact Amanda Wilson This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (512) 422-7134
30	Spring schooling show, Hy Court Farm, Cedar Creek, TX Contact Amanda Wilson This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (512) 422-7134
June 2010
5	Silver Hill Stables Schooling Horse Trial, Manor, TX Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
6	ADU Dressage Seat Symposium & "High Tea" - presented by Nancy Fair, USDF Gold Medalist and L Program graduate. Fair Oaks Farm, Dripping Springs, TX. Lecture and live demos concentrating on the effects of the seat in both proper and improper positions. Exercises will be given to improve your dressage seat, your balance in the saddle, while emphasizing the importance of maintaining the proper overall position while riding. Please RSVP by June 1 to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Space may be limited. See flyer for more details.
11-13	Classical Horsemanship Camp, Hy Court Farm, Cedar Creek, TX Contact Amanda Wilson This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (512) 422-7134
12 – 13	HDS Summer USDF Shows I & II , Katy , TX Contact Marilyn Kulifay This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
19	CTDS Mini-Show, Silver Hill Stables Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
19-22	Jeff Moore Biomechanics Clinic, Houston, TX Contact Virginia Neal Ellis 713-694-0694 www.equestrianventures.com
20	ADU Dinner & DVD Night, 5 pm Natalie Katalenas' home in Round Rock, TX A Mediterranean feast, the main course will be paella. Please bring a side dish, dessert, or drink. The Dressage training DVD will feature Hubertus Schmidt, member of the 2004 Olympic Gold Medal Dressage Team. Please RSVP by June 16 to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it click here for FLYER
July 2010
14	ADU Board Meeting, 7 pm, at Poke Joe's near Parmer & Mopac. All members are invited to attend and participate. Please RSVP to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
17	ADU Dinner & Live Speak 5:30 pm Guest Speaker Herr Christian Bachinger, Bereiter Spanish Riding School of Vienna to be held at Reiterhof Dressage Please RSVP to Susan Howad at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it click here for flyer by July 14;
17–18	Windy Knoll Farm Summer USDF Dressage Shows I & II, Magnolia, TX Contact Fran Dearing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
23–25	Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Championships, Dressage at Lamplight, Wayne, Illinois
25	ADU Dinner & DVD Night at the Stern's home in Hutto will feature a classic Texas Ranch BBQ. Please bring some side "fixin's." DVD will be one of the popular Hubertus Schmidt dressage training videos. Please RSVP by July 21 to Karin at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Click here to see flyer for more details.
31 – Aug 1	DDC Lemonade Days USDF Shows I & II, Athens , TX Contact Michelann Tachibana This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
August 2010
11	ADU Board Meeting, 6:30 pm, at Poke Joe's near Parmer & Mopac. All members are invited to attend and participate. Please RSVP to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
15	USDF Region 9 Summer Meeting, New Orleans, LA Contact Bess Reineman This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
21	Equestrian Market Day (The Horseman's Flea Market), sponsored by the Brazos Valley Driving & Riding Club, Brazos County Expo Center Pavilion, Bryan, TX. 9 am - 2 pm Free admission & parking. Contact Vita 979-690-0841 or www.equinedriving.com
22	ADU Dinner & DVD Night at Alida Darlington's home, Emerald Meadows, Hutto, TX The main course will be Mexican. Please bring a side dish, dessert, or drink. More of the acclaimed Hubertus Schmidt dressage training videotapes. click here for flyer! Please RSVP by Wed. Aug 18 to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 512-863-4883
28–29	Alamo Dressage Association Fall USDF Dressage Shows I & II, Boerne , TX Contact www.alamodressage.org
September 2010
4 – 5	HDS Laborious Day USDF Shows I & II , Conroe , TX Contact Marilyn Kulifay This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
11	Silver Hill Stables Schooling Horse Trial, Manor, TX Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
11-12	Reiterhof Dressage at the Palace I & II, San Antonio Contact Susan Howard This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
15	ADU Board Meeting, 6:30 pm, at Poke Joe's near Parmer & Mopac. All members are invited to attend and participate. Please RSVP to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
18–19	DDC Yellow Rose USDF Shows I & II, Irving , TX Contact Michelann Tachibana This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
19	Topsider Farm USDF Dressage Two, College Station, TX Contact Ginni Cifelli This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
24-26	Texas Dressage Fall Classic USDF I & II, Tyler, TX Contact Susan Peacock This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
25–26	Windy Knoll Farm Summer USDF Dressage Shows I & II, Magnolia, TX Contact Fran Dearing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
25 – Oct 10	World Equestrian Games, Kentucky Horse Park , Lexington , KY Tentative Dressage dates are Sept. 26-Oct. 1. (For your planning purposes.)
October 2010
16-17	Steffen Peters Symposium, Aubrey , TX Contact Lyndon Rife. 281-221-0544. www.lyndonrifedressage.com.
16-18	Jeff Moore Biomechanics Clinic, Houston, TX Contact Virginia Neal Ellis 713-694-0694 www.equestrianventures.com
November 2010
4 – 7	GAIG/ USDF Regional Championships / SWDC & HDS Dressage Show , Katy, TX Contact Marilyn Kulifay This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
13	ADU Annual Membership Party - More details to follow.
December 2010