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Dressage Derby Series

More Prizes, More Fun!
Win Dressage Bucks and redeem your prizes from the store!

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Dear Competitors,
Welcome to the all new Dressage Derby Series. We are thrilled to announce that the decade long partnership between CNDC and Schleese Saddlery of Canada will continue. Together with other generous sponsors, Schleese Saddlery is giving tack items, including double bridles, bridles, girths and stirrup leathers which can be redeemed from the show office, using the points ("dressage bucks") earned at the Derby Shows. 

Refer to the prize list when preparing your entry for more information on the new "dressage bucks" prize system. Additionally, there are plenty of opportunities to win awards and prizes at each Derby weekend.

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May and June shows are USEF Qualifying Level 3 competitions
Official Qualifying CompeƟƟon for the 2021
  • 2021 Adequan FEI North American Youth Championships - May Derby Only
  • 2021 USEF Children Dressage National Championship
  • 2021 USEF Pony Rider Dressage National Championship
  • 2021 USEF Junior and Young Rider Dressage National Championships
  • 2021 USEF Young Adult ‘Brentina Cup’ Dressage National Championship
  • 2021 Markel/USEF Young and Developing Horse Dressage National Championships

National Dressage Pony Cup program

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(NCPC)  See page 7 in prize list for info.
https://dressageponycup.com/

We are offering 2 Pony Classes that exhibitors can enter to participate.  Friday 168 & 169, Saturday 268 & 269, Sunday 368 & 369.  You must have a pony measurement card to enter these classes.

Earn "Dressage Bucks" by showing at the Derbies and redeem some of these amazing items from the show office!

Double Bridles
Saddle Covers
Girths
Stirrup Leathers
Bridle Bags
Reins
Snaffle Bridles
Saddle Pads
Books and Videos
Polo Wraps
​Mrs. Pastures cookies
and much more

Dressage Derby Awards Programs & Schleese Series High Point Awards

Class Prizes
  • Ribbons First to Fifth place.
  • “CNDC Dressage Bucks” awarded – First = 10, Second = 6, Third = 4, Fourth = 2, Fifth = 1.
  • Dressage Bucks* can be used in the “CNDC Store” to get prizes.
  • Prizes will assigned a Dressage Bucks “value” starting at 10 “Bucks” and going up.
  • Examples of prizes available are; horse cookies, glassware, saddle pads, polo wraps, girths, stirrup leathers, bridles and other.
  • Prizes are available during show hours in the CNDC Show office.
  • Dressage Bucks do expire, but can be combined and used from one show to the next.  Not required to use bucks at show acquired. 
SHOW Highpoint awards
  • Divisions; Adult Amateur, Open and Junior/Young Rider.
  • Eligible scores earned in Training Level to Fourth Level and FEI Tests, excludes Freestyle and non-standard classes. (FEI Tests; Prix St. Georges, Intermediate I, Intermediate II, Grand Prix)
  • April show high point will be awarded on Sunday April 22. May and June shows will be awarded on Saturday evening and include scores from Friday and Saturday classes.
  • High point winners receive a high point ribbon and 50 Dressage Bucks to use in the CNDC Store.
Schleese Series High Point Awards
  • Qualifying for Series High Point; Horse/Rider combination needs to compete in a total of 3 days at 2 of the 3 CNDC Derby weekends. 
  • Eligible Scores will be earned between First Level and FEI. Excludes freestyles and non-standard tests. FEI tests; Prix St. Georges, Intermediate I, Intermediate II and Grand Prix.
  • Scoring will be based on an average of the 2 highest earned scores from the eligible tests ridden by a single horse/rider combination.
  • Champion USEF Level – Highest average score earned at First to Fourth Level.
  • Champion FEI Level – Highest average score earned at FEI.
  • Scores will be from April 24 and 25, May 28-30, and June 25 and 26  Awards will be presented on Sunday June 27. 

Dressage Derby Series Trophies

  • “Anders Lindgren” Perpetual Trophy; High Point Exhibitor
  • “Lee Ann Memorial” Perpetual Trophy; High Point Amateur
  • “The CNDC Youth” Perpetual Trophy; High Point Junior/Young Rider
  • “Eric Osterholm Memorial” Perpetual Trophy; High Point FEI
  • “The Willows Trophy” Perpetual Trophy; High Point Champion Senior Horse
Previous Award Winners

Saturday Night before we turn off the lights

We regret that we are not able to host our normal Saturday evening party. We hope to be back to social gatherings soon.  Until then, wear your mask, wash your hands, and keep your distance.

Additional Info

ARENAS: Outside sand courts - 20 X 60 m.  Covered warm-up - 25 X 60 m and new outdoor warm-up are sand and Nike. No one on foot allowed in warm-up. Longeing in designated area only. Must vacate arenas when equipment is being used.

VET/FARRIER:  Numbers posted in show office.

HOTELS/RV:  RV's $35/night with NO HOOKUP

MISCELLANEOUS: Ride times will be mailed. Dogs must be on a leash. Stray dogs will be impounded and held for $50 get out of jail card. 

MAKE SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS to arrive early or stay later. Feed and bedding are the responsibility of the exhibitor. Shavings for sale on grounds. Please deposit all manure in designated areas. Wash horses in designated area only.

2022 CNDC Prize List
File Size: 4000 kb
File Type: pdf
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2023 Dates

April Derby Weekend 

April Derby I*** - April 22-23, 2023
TD: Doris North 
Opening Date: TBD
​Closing Date: TBD
Judges:
  • Ulf Wadeborn (S)
  • N. Brent Hicks (S)

May Derby Weekend 

May Derby I*** - May 26, 2023
May Derby II*** - May 27-28, 2023
TD: Tajie Major ​ 
Opening Date: TBD
​Closing Date: TBD
Judges:
  • Joan Macartney (S)
  • ​David Schmutz (S)

June Derby Weekend

June Derby I*** - June 23, 2023
June Derby II*** - June 24-25, 2023
TD: Doris North
Opening Date: TBD
​Closing Date: TBD
Judges:
  • Gail Hoff-Carmona (S)
  • ​Beverly Rogers (S)

November Derby Weekend

Nov Derby I*** - Nov 4-5, 2023
TD: Lisa Beckett-Torgersen  
​Opening Date: TBD​
​Closing Date: TBD
Judges:
  • Joan Darnell (S)
  • ​Christal Carlson, MD (S) 

Manager:
Christiane Noelting 

Secretary:
Laurie Daniel
510-672-3260 
LDSonHorse@gmail.com 

Derby Sponsors

  • Schleese Saddlery Service
  • ​Riese Kimball Family Trust
  • Tamara With The Camera
  • Viegas Insurance Services
  • Mrs. Pastures Horses Cookies
  • Highby’s Country Feed Store

Hotels

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Comfort Suites Vacaville 
191 Lawrence Drive, 
Vacaville, CA 95687 
Phone: (707) 446-3000, 
Fax: (707) 446-8784, 
mention special CNDC rate 

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