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 Competition for the 2020 Adequan FEI North American Youth Championships; the 2020 USEF Children Dressage National Championship; the 2020 USEF Pony Rider Dressage National Championship; 2020 USEF Junior and Young Rider Dressage National Championships; and the 2020 USEF Young Adult ‘Brentina Cup’ Dressage National Championship. Official Qualifying Competition for the 2020 Markel/USEF Young and Developing Horse Dressage Championships.

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 21 & 22, May 25, 26 & 27 and June 22 & 23.  Awards will be presented on Saturday June 23rd at the evening event. 

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

Saturday Night before we turn off the lights

​New this year, each show will host a welcome party on Saturday at the closing of the show day.
  • April: “Photo Booth”, wine and chocolate.
  • May: Wine pairing and beer tasting & musical freestyles.
  • June: Series Awards presentations & Margaritas and Taco night .

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.
2020 prize list
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2020 Dates

April Derby Weekend

April Derby I** - April 18-19, 2020
TD: Rebecca Lewis (R)
Opening Date: March 7
​Closing Date: April 6
Judges: 
  • Beverly Rogers (S)​

May Derby Weekend

May Derby I*** - May 22, 2020
May Derby II*** - May 23-24, 2020
TD: Michele Nihipali (r) 
​Opening Date: April 11​
​Closing Date: May 11
Judges: 
  • Kristi Wysocki (S)
  • Joan Macartney (S)

June Derby Weekend

June Derby I*** - June 19, 2020
June Derby II*** - June 20-21, 2020
TD: Rebecca Lewis (R)​ 
Opening Date: May 10
​Closing Date: June 7
Judges:
  • Melonie Kessler (S)
  • David Schmutz (S)
Manager:
Christiane Noelting 

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

Derby Sponsors

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 if space is available, at $109.99
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Fairfield Inn Vacaville 
370 Orange Drive, Vacaville, CA  95687  
Phone: 707-469-0800
Fax: 707-446-8587 
Corp/Promotional Code: CNDR
at $109.99