Dressage Derby Series
Win Dressage Bucks and redeem your prizes from the store!
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. 
May and June shows are USEF Qualifying Level 3 competitions
Official Qualifying Competition for the 2024
National Dressage Pony Cup program
(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!
Dressage Derby Awards Programs & Schleese Series High Point AwardsClass Prizes
SHOW Highpoint awards
Schleese Series High Point Awards
Dressage Derby Series Trophies
Saturday Night before we turn off the lightsCome join us for a fun get together amongst friends! Depending on the show, CNDC might host a wine and cheese event, or go all out with a BBQ Dinner.
Additional InfoARENAS: 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 emailed. 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. |
Price List
2025 DatesApril Derby WeekendSubmit Entries: click here
April Derby I*** - April 19-20, 2025 TD: Juliet Clarke Opening Date: March 9, 2025 Closing Date: April 7, 2025 Judges:
May Derby WeekendMay Derby I*** - May 23, 2025
May Derby II*** - May 24-25, 2025 TD: Rebecca Lewis Opening Date: April 20, 2025 Closing Date: May 12, 2025 Judges:
June Derby WeekendJune Derby I*** - June 20, 2025
June Derby II*** - June 21-22, 2025 TD: Rebecca Lewis Opening Date: May 18, 2025 Closing Date: June 9, 2025 Judges:
November Derby WeekendNov Derby I*** - Nov 1-2, 2025
TD: Doris North Opening Date: Sept 28, 2025 Closing Date: Oct 20, 2025 Judges:
Manager:
Christiane Noelting Entry Secretary: direct all entries and entry-related questions to Laurie Daniel 510-672-3260 [email protected] Show Secretary: Tiffany Bennett Derby Sponsors
Sponsorship OpportunitiesIf you are interested in becoming a sponsor for our Dressage Derby Series, we would love to welcome you to the team! Here are a few sponsorship options but we are always open to your ideas, as well. Please connect with Christiane about any questions.
Hotels
Comfort Suites Vacaville
191 Lawrence Drive, Vacaville, CA 95687 Phone: (707) 446-3000, Fax: (707) 446-8784, mention special CNDC rate | ||||||||||||||||