Qualified Riders for RAAC & Championships
RAAC, CHP scores to May 21, 2026

Regional Adult Amateur Competition RAAC

JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

CDS CHAMPIONSHIPS

EliGibility

Fees

Dates

• Intro

• Training

• First

• Second

• Third

• Fourth

• Prix St. Georges – Grand Prix

• Intermediaire 2

• Grand Prix

Three Regional Adult Amateur Competitions will be held each year.  There will be one in the North, Central and South regions as defined in the CDS Standing Rules.

Required Classes include two divisions:

Elite Adult Amateurs for riders that have competed at the FEI Level at a rated show.

Novice Adult Amateurs  for riders who have never competed at the FEI Level at a rated show..

All competitors will ride once at the highest test of the level.

This competition will feature Basic Level through Grand Prix Level classes.  A total of 17 classes will be held in each of the 3 regions, north, central and south.

Amateur Riders must be current members of CDS and must have a USEF Amateur Card.  (USEF Amateurs cards are available to anyone without being required to join USEF).

Championship scores will not count toward qualifying.

The horse owner must be a current member of CDS.

Qualification is for an amateur rider and horse combination.

Qualification period: will be cut-off date to cut-off date.  Final date to qualify will be close of business 12 calendar days prior to the show dates. 

Amateurs who qualify MAY compete in ONLY ONE Regional Competition, either North-Central-South.

Qualification scores must be earned at CDS recognized or *** recognized shows and are as follows:

3 scores from 2 different judges at Introductory C of 65% or higher at Intro C offered at Novice Level only

3 scores from 2 different judges at Training Level of 60% or higher, any test

3 scores from 2 different judges at 1st Level of 60% or higher, any test

3 scores from 2 different judges at 2nd Level of 60% or higher, any test

3 scores from 2 different judges at 3rd Level of 60% or higher, any test

3 scores from 2 different judges at 4th Level of 60% or higher, any test

3 scores from 2 different judges at PSG - Grand Prix of 60% or higher

Adult Amateurs who wish to participate in the Regional Chapter Adult Amateur Competition will pay to the Central Office a $25.00 registration fee per horse per level. This fee will be used to purchase awards for the shows, pay for advertising, etc.

The registration fee can be paid at any time during the show year up to close of business on the last qualifying day for the Regions’ show in which the amateur will compete.

Scores earned before paying the fee will count provided the payment is received prior to close of business on the last qualifying date for the Region in which the competitor will participate. LAST DAY TO QUALIFY - 12 DAYS BEFORE THE SHOW DATE

ROSES Award neck ribbons will be awarded in three divisions for High Percentage Elite and Novice Rider 50 years of age and older who officially sign-up for the division prior to their RAAC ride. Divisions: Basic through First; Second through Fourth; and FEI.

SOUTH - JUNE 12-14, 2026  - CHEERS TO SUMMER - PACIFIC COAST GALWAY

NORTH - JUNE 12-14, 2026 – GOLDEN STATE DRESSAGE - RANCHO MURIETA

CENTRAL AUGUST 15-16, 2026 - SANTA BARBARA CHAPTER - EARL WARREN, SANTA BARBARA

Qualified as of MAY 21, 2026

* = PAID

* LO,  STEPHANIE / LORANA

* AIROLDI, MELISSA / HOLLYWELL REBEL

* ALMGREN, ALANNA / OBSIDIAN VDT

* BECKWITH, BRITTANY / STORMY ZABELLE ASH

* BOOZER, JENNIFER / SAMSON SNS

* BROWN, HEIDI / RAYAS DREAM

* CARLTON, LAUREN / REAH CCE

**CASKEY, PAMELA / GOTA GET COOL

CHIODO, SANDRA / LONE OAK CEDAR’S GRACE

* COX, ASHLEY / LEILANI

DELICH, MEREDITH / SYMBIOSIS

FRANCO, ADRIA / KENZO VAN DE BOSKANT

FRENCH CAMPBELL, CAROLINE / DGS VALENTINO

* GARTSIDE, YOLANDA / MIL  HOJOS

HALL, HAILEY / VESTERVANG’S MONTENEGRO

* HEDBABNY, KATE / NICOLA RTH

* HURTON, ALLISON / CHUNK NORRIS

JACKSON, PATRICIA / ENTOURAGE V

**JONES, MICHELLE / TWO SOULS

JOYNT, SARAH / KNOXY LANE BRB

* KUHLMEY, SHARMANE / LANCERO SALVATELLA

* LINDLEY, SUSAN / INIGO

* PYLE, LEE / BANJO

* RAMENSKY, LEE / CASHELBAY AUTUMN BLOOM

* REICHLE, JEAN / DIA BINDI

* RING HILLHOUSE, HARMONY / NADA SNOW

SANFORD, JAMIE / HIGH TIDE VIVIFIED

SCHROCK, NORMA / CANDELARIO DE VIDA

TETREAULT, KATHLEEN / STEENDIEKS CHEENOOK

TINSON-DELOOZE, BRANDYE / CALLIGRAPHY CF

* TRIPLETT, RUSSELL / GUS

**UHLYARIK, ADRIENNE / FREYA

* VINCENT, NEDRA / GLEN AND RUDY’S INNUENDO

* WALL, KIMBERLY / CALVADOS

* ZICKAFOOSE, DEBRA / MAJARRES CAIRO

* ASHDOWN, KATHERINE / NIRVANA

BAKEWELL, TRACEY / MP SAMBA

BANGA, ELIZABETH / REMINISCENCE

* BARTHOLOMEW, SARA / REMEDY

* BENNETT, TIFFANY / LAMSON

**BODNER, OLIVIA / NIL PHET

* BOWLES, GINGER / LEYENDA OSCURO

* BOYER, TAMARA / SHEPHERD’S GRACE HARLEY

* BROWN, HEIDI / RAYAS DREAM

**CARDONA, JULIET / IVY LEAGUE EP

* DE LUNA, MICHELE / KLEA MBH

DIETRICH, CHRISTINE / CHISPA DE VALOR

DOSS, BROOKE / TEMPLETONS HALF STEP

* EMMENS, LESLIE / VIVA APOLLO

* FALLSCHEER, LYNAIA / FREAKING GENIUS

* FIEDEL, REBECCA / HENRY

GETZ, GARY / HIGH VOLTAGE DG

* GREENE, JENNIFER / KINGS LANDING

HALL, HAILEY / VESTERVANG’S MONTENEGRO

* HARRIS, JENNA / QUITSCHGELB VOM CARREE

* HEGGLIN, KRISTINE / TOUCHDOWN

* HOLDEN, ERIN / INTERNATIONAL VELVET

JACKSON, PATRICIA / ENTOURAGE V

**JAEGER, LAURA / DONDERO

**JONES, MICHELLE / TWO SOULS

**JORGENSON, KIRSTIN / FOOTHILLS ESQUIRE

* KOVACS, DEVAN / BDF MACKADOO

* LE JEUNE, SARAH / ROSABELLA

* MERRELL, KIMBERLY / GVM ELECTRA

* MITCHELL, ANGELA / CORNWALL CORMINT

* MOLLARD, CLAIRE / GLENGOWLA ROSS

* MOORE, JOCELYN / RAPUNZEL

* PAGALING, KASSIE / BERTRANDO’S GAL

* PARKER, KATHERINE / DESPERADO DCA

PERRIGOUE, KRISTINA / JAMESON

* POPE, GRETCHEN / OPTIMISTIC SOL

* REICHLE, JEAN / HONORABLY

REUTER-WAGONER, MELISSA / DOWNTOWN WEST SVF

SAADUS, TYLER / QUEDESNER HACAL

* SCHRECK, TOM / NESTOR T

**SMITH, MARCIA / SANFRAN BRENIN DU

* STEVENS, PATRICIA / ZIGGY STARDUST

TREVINO, KIARA / MIDSUMMER NIGHTS SCHEME

* TRIGG, SIERRA / ONTARIO UQ

VILLEGAS, OLIVIA / HELIOS

WALKER, DENISE / FANUEL FAHRENHEIT J

**WILER, RHONDA / WAH WATUSI

WILLIAMS, GRETTA / PRIYANKA

* ZICKAFOOSE, DEBRA / MAJARRES CAIRO

* BACON, LILY-ROSE / NADIA MVS

**BODNER, OLIVIA / NIL PHET

**CARDONA, JULIET / IVY LEAGUE EP

COFFEY-CURLE, ELIZABETH / PATRINI RTH

* COMPTON, BRANDI / NUCLEAR REACTION CCE

CURRY, KAITI / FAVOLOSO

**DIVODI, CAYLA / MATUSALEM CLB

* DONOVAN, KATHRYN / MATEO

* FOSMARK, DEBBIE / CHRISTALLO D

GETZ, GARY / HIGH VOLTAGE DG

* HOUSE, SANDRA / ABBEY ROAD

**JAEGER, LAURA / DONDERO

* JANTZEN, SHARON / ROSEWOOD WHISPER

* JOHNSTON, LISA / LEWANDOWSKI

* LASLEY, DENISE / MERIDA

* LITTLE, JENNIFER / PACHECO DG

* MCCOY, DEDE / DUNE DEHEIR

* MITCHELL, ANGELA / CORNWALL CORMINT

* MORRIS-ALLEN, REBECCA / NOBLE DE LA NUIT

* PUTNAM, ROCHELLE / LUXURY EDI

* ROBINSON, MEGAN / LUMINAIRE

* SIRES, LISA / SF DAYTON

* SMITH, ERIC / ROXIE DASHER

**SMITH, MARCIA / SANFRAN BRENIN DU

* TRIGG, SIERRA / ONTARIO UQ

**WILER, RHONDA / WAH WATUSI

 * CACHOPO, LINDA / ULRIK V R

CADWALLADER, CHRISTY / DONATELLO IV

CAMARA, JUSTIN / KRISTINA

* CARROLL, KELLY / CHAPEAU 25

DE MONT, CHRISTINE / SPECTRE

DE PEPPE, ADRIANA / JUST MY LUCK

DIAMOND, CHRISTINE / SONNTAGSSONG

* DRAEGER, CHRISTIANE / AMPEZZO

* DRAEGER, CHRISTIANE / ELYSEE

* HAVARD, CYNDI / HARLOW

* HOUSE, SANDRA / ABBEY ROAD

* JOHNSTON, LISA / LEWANDOWSKI

* MARCHMAN, HEATHER / STERLING LS

MARTINEK, CHRISTINA / MICK JAGGER EE

* MARTINEZ, VICKI / RHF SONATA

PIERCE, ADELE / MONA LISA EDI

* PORTER ENGLUND, PAMELA / FIRST GLANCE HSR

PRIMM, AMBER / SKIPP TO MY LOU

* RICE, MOLLY / WUNDERSTEIN

* RIDGLEY, JESSICA / UNION’S BODYGUARD

RUSSO, DONNA / GALILEO

* SABBAH, BRITT / DELILAH 111

* SHOTWELL, KEALA / LIPTON BLOEMEDAEL

SIMPSON, ARIANNA / DESIGNS BRILLIANTE

* SOPOCKO, SUSAN / KEIMPER FAN HYLPEN

* STIGLICH, SARA DEVINE / SIR PRIZE

SULLIVAN, SUSAN / BRHODY

* VINCENT, NEDRA / CARPACCIO

* WATKINS, CHRISTINE / RUCULO TONI

 CAMPAGNA, FRANCESCA / DARLIN HANSEL

CHANEY, JAE / WILKINSON

FICHMANN, JENNY / ACHILLES 55

* FOLGER, ELIZABETH J / FEEGO

* FRANC, LISBET / MARCEN

* GIOIA, SAMANTHA / CP WITCHING HOUR

* GIRARD, BRENNA / ODANTE

GRENIER, JAN / DENZEL

* HARDESTY, ELLIE / BARRINGTON

* HENDERSON, HEIDI / ISADORA DES

* ISBELL, BRIAN / FANFARE EMF

* JENKINS, ELIZABETH / LORD TOTO

* KAUL WEISS, YVONNE / ESPERADO

* LADERMAN, ELISABETH / CARACOL

* LEX, SAMANTHA / LUDICROUS

* ORTIZ, SUSAN / DONNA RUBINA

* PALMAER, PATRICE / FERDINAND

* PEECOOK, DEBBIE / FIRST ROMANCE

* SHIRKEY, RUTH / ROXY LEE HA

SIMPSON, ARIANNA / ANKELGARDS RHEA

SIMPSON, ARIANNA / DESIGNS BRILLANTE

SIMPSON, ARIANNA / KAKALINA S

* BENESCH, GEORGANNE / STEENDIEKS CHAMBERLIN JR

COATE, TOBI LEE / FURST AMORE

* CURRY, ALIX / DANTE LIEBE FH

DECKER, REBEKAH / DAVINCI EDI

**DIVODI, CAYLA / BODI

JORST, CHARLOTTE / MISSISSIPPI TC

* LARDIE, DELANEY / REGALO

* MALONEY, LAURA / DON PERIGNON

* NUCKTON, JENNIFER / ELLEXUS KNIGHT

VOLLERSEN, ANDREA / GERMELO

* WILLIAMS, STACY O / MIRACLE FIRU

YAMAZAKI, AKIKO / GREY C CARRUS

YARKONI, CHARLOTTE / SIR AMOUR

INTERMEDIAIRE 1 RAAC

* BEACHAM, ALICE / KNOCKOUT

* BURNS, MAHALA / JULIA MC

* CURRY, ALIX / DANTE LIEBE FH

**LAMB, MAUREEN / FIANA

* WALENTA, KELLY / FURSTEN ROME

* WARA, STEVI / SENADOR AA

YARKONI, CHARLOTTE / SIR AMOUR

INTERMEDIAIRE 2  RAAC

 HOUWELING, LINDA / DOS AMIGOS OLD

* JENKINS, ELIZABETH / WERBEL FSTF

JORST, CHARLOTTE / GPF’S EXPRESS

* KAUL WEISS, YVONNE / IPACHE HORSEA

* LOTTI, KATRINA / CRACIA VDC

NOOTBAAR, PAM / HIGH FIVE

* THREADGILL, EMILY / CADENTO V

WENSINGER, TERRI SUE / GORGEOUS

• Introductory

• Training

• First

• Second

• FEI Children

• FEI Pony

• Third

• Fourth

• FEI Junior

• FEI Young Riders 1

• FEI Levels

CDS Junior Championships

CDS will require a nomination fee of $25 PER HORSE/RIDER COMBINATION - for Junior Championship classes. The nomination fee can be paid at any time before the closing date.

Junior Championships will be held JUNE 12-14, 2026 in Northern California at MURIETA and JUNE 12-14, 2026 in Southern California at Cheers To Summer - Galway Temecula.

A horse/rider combination must be a current member, as well as the owners, at the time scores are earned and must achieve the following for qualification at the various levels for the CDS Junior Championships. Qualifying dates run from cut-off date to cut-off date. Juniors and Young Riders may qualify at all levels.

Introductory Level A B 3 scores of 60% or better with two different judges
(may not cross enter other levels)
Training Level 3 scores of 62% or better with two different judges
First Level 3 scores of 60% or better with two different judges
Second Level 3 scores of 57% or better with two different judges
Third Level 3 scores of 57% or better with two different judges
Fourth Level 3 scores of 57% or better with two different judges
FEI /JR (Team/Ind) 3 scores of 57% or better with two different judges
FEI /YR 3 scores of 57% or better with two different judges
FEI Levels 3 scores of 57% or better with two different judges
FEI Childrens 3 scores of 57% or better with two different judges
FEI Pony 3 scores of 57% or better with two different judges

Previous Junior Champions and Reserve Championship may not compete at the Junior Championships at the same level with the same horse at Training, or First Level. Prize lists are now online when available: www.california-dressage.org.
Rider and Owner must be CDS members for scores to count toward any CDS program

2026 CDS JR YR qualifiers
Listed below are the Horse/Rider combinations who have qualified for the CDS Junior Young Rider Championships so far. The scores are up-to-date to MAY 21, 2026 Scores after that date have not been entered in the computer yet. If your records differ, please send a postcard/email with the dates and scores of your shows. * denotes the nomination fee as PAID. A $25 nomination fee is required for each HORSE/RIDER COMBINATION. This fee must be paid before the closing date of the JR YR Championship and sent to the Central Office.

 * BARNETT, EMERSON / VANJALIE

MAY, EMILY / RAYNHA

* O’STEEN, RYLAN / HINOJO

* AKIN, PEYTEN / ATLANTICO XLVI

* ALCANTAR, DOMINIC / BUGS BUNNY

** BRATTAIN, JOCELYN / TDR BRILLANT IN BRASS

CARNICK, ORLY / A LIL DAZZLE

* COLICCHIO, CATHERINE / GOLDEN DREAMER

* CONRY, EMMA / WILD WYCH OPHELIA

* ELLIOTT, LOREN / TELANAU CHOCOLATE KISS

FLORES, DALY / BLITZWANE

* KAHENJOO, SKYE / CONSTANTINE STANISLAVKY

* KHWAJA, SARA / H HILL RHETT

* KHWAJA, SYRUS / MMS AMADEUS

* LICHT, KEZIA / BALLYBROWN OSCAR

LOPEZ-PRIMM, GLORIA VALENTINA / AURORA ROSE

MACNAUGHTON, MAYA / DELIGHTFUL DANDY

* MEYER, MELIA / LAZZARO DE TANREV

* MILLER, SLOAN / GOOD FRIDAY

* OLLESTAD, CAMILLE / FINEST ROSE

REYES, CLARITZA / KOHILO II

* SCARPETE, DOMINIQUE / EVANS PRETTY BABY

WILLIS, CAROLINE / MACNIFICIENT+

XIANG, YI / FAWELA

* YOUNGFLESH, EMI / 4D AMULET

* ALLEN, SERAPHINA / COELENHAGE PARCO

** BRATTAIN, JOCELYN / TDR BRILLIANT IN BRASS

** BRATTAIN, JOCELYN / ZUMBA GIRL

* CAMARENA, ELYSIA / GOLIATH

CLOSE, XYLA / BEAUTY

* ELFWING, TYRA / REUBENS VERSPRECHEN

FOSMARK, HOLLY / NSC BELLAMY’S DIAMOND

* GRANT, LILY / SHAMROCK SEA LION

HAMDY, ALIA / QUIEN NADALES IV

* JOHNSTON, FLINN / MILTON

* LOWRY, LILLIAN / STARDUST

* MILLER, SLOAN / GOOD FRIDAY

* MYKRANTZ, MEGAN / HOLSTEIN’S HARLEQUIN

* OLLESTAD, CAMILLE / FINEST ROSE

* SCARPETE, DOMINIQUE / EVANS PRETTY BABY

* SLOAN, PIPER / REDTAIL WHISTLER

** WISEMAN, GRACE / KISS THE SKAI

** BRATTAIN, JOCELYN / ZUMBA GIRL

* BUTTS, OLIVIA / BONNAROO

* BUTTS, OLIVIA / IN TIME DG

CAMPAGNA, JULIANNE / TINKERBELL A DONNA

GHANDHI, AYESHA / GUINNESS KBD

GUENTERT, AUDREY / AZUL

* GUION-BUECHLEY, MARIE-CHARLOTTE / SWEET MIMI

* LEX, MICAYLA / CHAMEUR

* MEYER, MILES / NOT INCLUDED

* MUJUMDAR, ANIKA / BEKELAAAR’S NELSON

* PIERCE, ISABEL / IMPRESSION

RANES, WAVERLY / AVONLEA

MUJUMBDAR, ANIKA / BEKELAAR’S NELSON

RANES, WAVERLY / AVONLEA

* LEX, MICAYLA / CHAMEUR

** BONANNO, ISABELLA / FANDANGO MOON

* HANSEN, CLAIRE / RARE FIND

* KRAEMER, ELLA / UBIO PC

* LAEHLE, SARAH / KEN’S KITTEN

MEYERS, ATHENA / JOIE DE VIVRE

* MICHEL, ZOE / ZYDECO

PATSCH, NELLIE / TITAN

* RAMIREZ, LILIAN / FUERST FELIX N

* RUPERT, ALEXIS / IMTOOFANCYFORDETAILS

* SCHNEIDER, EMMA / OSCAR

* TRESKA, PAIGE / DAILY MOTION

** WISEMAN, GRACE / ORLANDO DG

 * ADRIAN-GIANNETTO, CHLOE / DUVALL

** BONANNO, ISABELLA / FANDANGO MOON

* ROGERS, AMANDA / GADGAARDS CONVOY

* SPIELHAGEN, EMMA / IN SPEED FORTUNA

WESTOVER, RACHEL / DG LITTLE JOHN

* ZABLAH, EMILY / WT LIONIDAS

  * BOGH, ELLA / INDIANA VI

CHACON, SAGE / FLORIDA PRIMERA

LEFKOWITZ, WALKER / FINE RHAPSODIE

* LI, ANGELIA / FARETINO

** MACDONALD, SAMANTHA / SNAPCHAT

* MOSQUEDA, RYDER / FREEDOM

* OSHMAN, LIZZIE / PRIMA BALLERINA

* SCHNEIDER, EMMA / OSCAR

* SPIELHAGEN, EMMA / DELILAH

* ZABLAH, EMILY / WT LIONIDAS

* BOEHNING, ELLANOR / HOTSPOT

  * BOEHNING, ELLANOR / HOTSPOT

* COCKRELL, DELANEY / EMILION SA

* LOWE, BRIDGET / TWO PILLARS DICHOSO

YOST, ANNA / IRIENO-S

• Qualifying for the CDS Championship

• Training Level Amateur | Training Level Open | Training Level JR YR

• First Level Amateur | First Level Open | First Level JR YR

• Second Level Amateur | Second Level Open | Second Level JR YR

• Third Level Amateur | Third Level Open | Third Level JR YR

• Fourth Level Amateur | Fourth Level Open | Fourth Level JR YR

• Prix St. George Amateur | Prix St. George Open | Prix St. George JR YR

• Intermediare 1 Amateur | Intermediare 1 Open | Intermediare 2 Amateur | Intermediare 2 Open

• Grand Prix Amateur | Grand Prix Open

• Freestyle

• First Level Freestyle Open

• Second Level Freestyle Open

• Third Level Freestyle Open

• Fourth Level Freestyle Open

• Intermediare Freestyle Open

• Grand Prix Freestyle Open

The CDS Championship Show will be held September 17-20, 2026. The location will be Murieta Equestrian Center, Rancho Murieta, CA. CDS will require a nomination fee of $25 PER HORSE/RIDER COMBINATION - for Horse of the Year classes. The nomination fee can be paid at any time before the closing date. The CDS Young Horse Futurity will be held in conjunction with the CDS Championship Show. In order to qualify for the CDS Championships you must be a current CDS member. Rider and Owner must be a member in good standing at the time you earn your qualifying scores. Scores must be earned during the current show season at CDS recognized shows. The CDS Central Office automatically records scores earned by members during the current show season at CDS recognized shows. It is recommended that each competitor keep his own yearly show record to verify against CDS records at the end of the show year.

The qualifying dates are from August 26, 2025 to August 24, 2026.

Three divisions will be offered at the CDS Championship Show: Open and Adult Amateur at Training through Grand Prix and JuniorYoung Rider: Training Level through Prix St Georges. Freestyle classes are open divisions. Open Division: Open to all competitors. Adult Amateur Division: Open to competitors holding an USEF Adult Amateur card and who are 22 years and over of age. Juniors and Young Riders: Open to competitors 21 years of age and under. You need to declare your division at the time you enter the Championship Show. There will be no cross entering of divisions.

Last Day to Qualify August 24, 2026. Entries must be received by August 24, 2026. PRIZELIST

Rider and Owner must be current CDS members in order for the scores to count. Riders may earn qualifying scores in any test of the level. The OPEN Horse of the Year class will be ONE RIDE of the highest level, judged by two judges.
CDS Overall Adult Amateur Championship Classes
Amateur riders will compete with ONE RIDE to determine the CDS Overall Adult Amateur Champion in Training – Fourth Level.  The test will be awarded ribbons 1st – 10th.
The top three Riders of the combine tests will come back for honor rounds.  Third through tenth are welcome to join the honor rounds. Prize Money will be divided 1st – 30%, 2nd – 25%, 3rd – 20%, 4th – 15%, 5th – 10 %. 

CDS JR/YR Overall Champion
JR/YR riders will compete with ONE RIDE to determine the CDS Overall Junior/Young Rider Champion in Training – Fourth Level. The test will be awarded ribbons 1st – 10th. The top three riders in the combined tests will come back for honor rounds and be named the Overall Junior/Young Rider Champion. Third through tenth are welcome to join the honor rounds. The First place winner will receive the Champion rider jacket. No prize money is awarded in the for the CDS JR/YR Championships classes.

 A horse-rider combination must achieve the following for qualification for the CDS Championship Show:

Training Level Am         3 scores 63% or better 2 different judges,
   Horses must be at least four years of age
Training Level JRYR     3 scores 63% or better 2 different judges,
   Horses must be at least four years of age
Training Level Open     3 scores 65% or better 2 different judges,
   Horses must be at least four years of age
First Level-Am                 3 scores 62% or better 2 different judges
First Level-JRYR            3 scores 62% or better 2 different judges
First Level Open             3 scores 64% or better 2 different judges
Second Level/Am           3 scores 61% or better 2 different judges
Second Level JRYR      3 scores 61% or better 2 different judges
Second Level                  3 scores 63% or better 2 different judges
Third Level/Am               3 scores 60% or better 2 different judges
Third Level JRYR          3 scores 60% or better 2 different judges
Third Level                      3 scores 62% or better 2 different judges
Fourth Level/Am            3 scores 60% or better 2 different judges
Fourth Level JRYR        3 scores 60% or better 2 different judges
Fourth Level                    3 scores 62% or better 2 different judges
PSG/Am                           3 scores 60% or better 2 different judges
PSG JRYR                      3 scores 60% or better 2 different judges
PSG                                  3 scores 62% or better 2 different judges
Int - 1/ Am                        3 scores 60% or better 2 different judges
Int - 1                                3 scores 62% or better 2 different judges
Int - 2 / Am                       3 scores 60% or better 2 different judges

Int - 2                                3 scores 60% or better 2 different judges
G P                                    3 scores 60% or better 2 different judges
G P / Am                           3 scores 60% or better 2 different judges
Freestyles (1st-4th)        2 scores 64% or better 2 different judges
Freestyles (INT-1-GP)    2 scores 62% or better 2 different judges

When two (2) or more judges score a single ride, the combination of judges counts as ONE judge and the average of their scores counts as ONE score.
The top two (2) Horse-Rider combinations that have competed in the Horse of the Year CDS Championships Competition at Training and Level I are NO LONGER ELIGIBLE to compete at those levels for CDS awards. Freestyles excepted. They may, however, compete for USEF and USDF awards at those levels.

2026 CDS Championship qualifiers
Listed below are the Horse/Rider combinations that have qualified for CDS Championships so far. The scores are up-to-date to MAY 21, 2026
* denotes the rider has PAID the $25 nomination fee. Scores after that date have not been entered in the computer yet. If your records differ, please send a postcard/email with the dates and scores of your shows

* AIROLDI, MELISSA / HOLLYWELL REBEL

* ALMGREN, ALANNA / OBSIDIAN VDT

* BECKWITH, BRITTANY / STORMY ZABELLE ASH

* BROWN, HEIDI / RAYAS DREAM

* CARLTON, LAUREN / REAH CCE

CHIODO, SANDRA / LONE OAK CEDAR’S GRACE

  COX, ASHLEY / LEILANI

DELICH, MEREDITH / SYMBIOSIS

  FLANAGAN, ROSLYN / LA REINA T

  FRANCO, ADRIA / KENZO VAN DE BOSKANT

FRENCH CAMPBELL, CAROLINE / DGS VALENTINO

* HALL, HAILEY / VESTERVANG’S MONTENEGRO

  HURTON, ALLISON / CHUNK NORRIS

  JACKSON, PATRICIA / ENTOURAGE V

* JONES, MICHELLE / TWO SOULS

JOYNT, SARAH / KNOXY LANE BRB

  KUHLMEY, SHARMANE / LANCERO SALVATELLA

* MILLS, AMY SWANTON / NUMEROBIS HW

  PYLE, LEE / BANJO

* RAMENSKY, LEE / *CASHELBAY AUTUMN BLOOM

* REICHLE, JEAN / DIA BINDI

  SANFORD, JAMIE / HIGH TIDE VIVIFIED

* SCHROCK, NORMA / CANDELARIO DE VIDA

TETREAULT, KATHLEEN / STEENDIEKS CHEENOOK

  TINSON-DELOOZE, BRANDYE / CALLIGRAPHY CF

* UHLYARIK, ADRIENNE / FREYA

  VINCENT, NEDRA / GLEN AND RUDY’S INNUENDO

  WALL, KIMBERLY / CALVADOS

* ZICKAFOOSE, DEBRA / MAJARRES CAIRO

  BAYLAC, MATHILDE / ASTERIA DE MYTHOS

* BRINTON, TIFFANY / MI CASTILLO

CARTER, TAMI / VIOLET

* ERICKSON, KAREN / AVINNIA

* JOHNSTON, EMME / UNITAS

MILLER, AMY / DUNROTH’S SAUVIGNON

* O’NEILL, CARRIE / DYNAMIC DESIGN

* RICH-ELZIG, KATHERINE / MACNIFICIENT++/

* RICH-ELZIG, KATHERINE / ROCK STAR SVN

SCHULZ MOBLEY, CARLA / VERSAILLES N

STEURER, GRACE / MR DARCY

* WARNER, ANNE / SUPERNOVA MW

AKIN, PEYTEN / ATLANTICO XLVI

* BRATTAIN, JOCELYN / TDR BRILLANT IN BRASS

CARNICK, ORLY / A LIL DAZZLE

KAHENJOO, SKYE / CONSTANTINE STANISLAVKY

KHWAJA, SARA / H HILL RHETT

KHWAJA, SYRUS / MMS AMADEUS

LICHT, KEZIA / BALLYBROWN OSCAR

LOPEZ-PRIMM, GLORIA VALENTINA / AURORA ROSE

MACNAUGHTON, MAYA / DELIGHTFUL DANDY

MILLER, SLOAN / GOOD FRIDAY

WILLIS, CAROLINE / MACNIFICIENT++/

* ASHDOWN, KATHERINE / NIRVANA

  BANGA, ELIZABETH / REMINISCENCE

* BARTHOLOMEW, SARA / REMEDY

* BENNETT, TIFFANY / LAMSON

  BODNER, OLIVIA / NIL PHET

* BOWLES, GINGER / LEYENDA OSCURO

* BOYER, TAMARA / SHEPHERD’S GRACE HARLEY

* BROWN, HEIDI / RAYAS DREAM

* CARDONA, JULIET / IVY LEAGUE EP

* DE LUNA, MICHELE / KLEA MBH

  DIETRICH, CHRISTINE / CHISPA DE VALOR

  DOSS, BROOKE / TEMPLETONS HALF STEP

* EMMENS, LESLIE / VIVA APOLLO

  FALLSCHEER, LYNAIA / FREAKING GENIUS

  GREENE, JENNIFER / KINGS LANDING

* HALL, HAILEY / VESTERVANG’S MONTENEGRO

  HOLDEN, ERIN / INTERNATIONAL VELVET

  JAEGER, LAURA / DONDERO

* JONES, MICHELLE / TWO SOULS

* JORGENSON, KIRSTIN / FOOTHILLS ESQUIRE

  KELLEY, BONNI / SCHANERAZADE

* KOVACS, DEVAN / BDF MACKADOO

* LE JEUNE, SARAH / ROSABELLA

* MITCHELL, ANGELA / CORNWALL CORMINT

* MOLLARD, CLAIRE / GLENGOWLA ROSS

* MOORE, JOCELYN / RAPUNZEL

* PAGALING, KASSIE / BERTRANDO’S GAL

* PARKER, KATHERINE / DESPERADO DCA

* POPE, GRETCHEN / OPTIMISTIC SOL

  REUTER-WAGONER, MELISSA / DOWNTOWN WEST SVF

  SCHRECK, TOM / NESTOR T

  SMITH, MARCIA / SANFRAN BRENIN DU

STEVENS, PATRICIA / ZIGGY STARDUST

* TRIGG, SIERRA / ONTARIO UQ

  WALKER, DENISE / FANUEL FAHRENHEIT J

  WILER, RHONDA / WAH WATUSI

WILLIAMS, GRETTA / PRIYANKA

* ZICKAFOOSE, DEBRA / MAJARRES CAIRO

 * ADDERLEY, ERIN / DANTE DE MARENGO

* ERICKSON, KAREN / ANNISETTE

HEIAR, SHERYL / POSEIDON V

* JOHNSTON, EMME / ALEGRIA CCCXXXVII

* KENT, MADELINE / LADAINIAN EDI

MILLER, AMY / DUNROTH SAUVIGNON

* O’NEILL, CARRIE / DYNAMIC DESIGN

RAMIREZ-SMITH, CINDY / CHISPA DE VALOR

* RICH-ELZIG, KATHERINE / MACNIFICIENT++/

* RICH-ELZIG, KATHERINE / PRIMA DONNA

RIGDON-BLAKE, REBECCA / DYNAMIC DANCER

* ROBINSON-CLARKE, KENDALL / EBENE DE KERGUELEN

* ROWE, KASEY / PINBALL WIZARD

SAUERBIER, CAMILLE / LATINO JF

* SCANLON, JENNETTE / DIME SKY

SMYTH, CHLOE / NITE LIFE

WADE, RACHEL / REMENANCE

ALLEN, SERAPHINA / COELENHAGE PARCO

* BRATTAIN, JOCELYN / ZUMBA GIRL

CAMARENA, ELYSIA / GOLIATH

CLOSE, XYLA / BEAUTY

ELFWING, TILDE / REUBENS VERSPRECHEN

* GRANT, LILY / SHAMROCK SEA LION

HAMDY, ALIA / QUIEN NADALES IV

* JOHNSTON, FLINN / MILTON

LOWRY, LILLIAN / STARDUST

MILLER, SLOAN / GOOD FRIDAY

* MYKRANTZ, MEGAN / HOLSTEIN’S HARLEQUIN

OLLESTAD, CAMILLE / FINEST ROSE

* BACON, LILY-ROSE / NADIA MVS

  BODNER, OLIVIA / NIL PHET

* CARDONA, JULIET / IVY LEAGUE EP

COFFEY-CURLE, ELIZABETH / PATRINI RTH

* COMPTON, BRANDI / NUCLEAR REACTION CCE

* CURRY, KAITI / FAVOLOSO

* DIVODI, CAYLA / MATUSALEM CLB

* DONOVAN, KATHRYN / MATEO

* HOUSE, SANDRA / ABBEY ROAD

  JAEGER, LAURA / DONDERO

  JANTZEN, SHARON / ROSEWOOD WHISPER

JOHNSTON, LISA / LEWANDOWSKI

* LASLEY, DENISE / MERIDA

* LITTLE, JENNIFER / PACHECO DG

* MCCOY, DEDE / DUNE DEHEIR

* MITCHELL, ANGELA / CORNWALL CORMINT

MORRIS-ALLEN, REBECCA / NOBLE DE LA NUIT

  PUTNAM, ROCHELLE / LUXURY EDI

  SIRES, LISA / SF DAYTON

  SMITH, ERIC / ROXIE DASHER

  SMITH, MARCIA / SANFRAN BRENIN DU

* TRIGG, SIERRA / ONTARIO UQ

COLSANT, VALERIE / JALEO KR

* EXCELL BRADY, AUBURN / BURBERRY

EXCELL-BRADY, AUBURN / MAYBACH

* FORSTER, TIM / BABA O’RILEY RHR SWF

HARTUNG, CHRISTIAN / QUANTUM GOLD N

KRUIDENIER, MARIANNE / MASTERMIND VAN DE STOKHORST

MAHIN, VERENA / VIVIANO

* PETERS BEARE, BRENDA / BOSSA NOVA

* PORTER, RIANA / PHOENIX

* RICH-ELZIG, KATHERINE / PRIMA DONNA

SCHULZ MOBLEY, CARLA / MORICELLO N

* VANE, ZAC / SO FINE HW

WADE, RACHEL / PARADIGM

* BRATTAIN, JOCELYN / ZUMBA GIRL

GHANDHI, AYESHA / GUINNESS KBD

* LEX, MICAYLA / CHARMEUR

   CACHOPO, LINDA / ULRIK V R

* CADWALLADER, CHRISTY / DONATELLO IV

  CAMARA, JUSTIN / KRISTINA

* CARROLL, KELLY / CHAPEAU 25

DE MONT, CHRISTINE / SPECTRE

  DE PEPPE, ADRIANA / JUST MY LUCK

DIAMOND, CHRISTINE / SONNTAGSSONG

DRAEGER, CHRISTIANE / AMPEZZO

DRAEGER, CHRISTIANE / ELYSEE

* HATKOFF, VIRGINIA / VABANK GT

* HAVARD, CYNDI / HARLOW

* HOUSE, SANDRA / ABBEY ROAD

JOHNSTON, LISA / LEWANDOWSKI

* MARCHMAN, HEATHER / STERLING LS

MARTINEK, CHRISTINA / MICK JAGGER EE

  MARTINEZ, VICKI / RHF SONATA

  PIERCE, ADELE / MONA LISA EDI

  PORTER ENGLUND, PAMELA / FIRST GLANCE HSR

  PRIMM, AMBER / SKIPP TO MY LOU

* RICE, MOLLY / WUNDERSTEIN

  RIDGLEY, JESSICA / UNION’S BODYGUARD

RUSSO, DONNA / GALILEO

* SABBAH, BRITT / DELILAH 111

SHOTWELL, KEALA / LIPTON BLOEMEDAEL

SIMPSON, ARIANNA / DESIGNS BRILLIANTE

  SOPOCKO, SUSAN / KEIMPER FAN HYLPEN

  STIGLICH, SARA DEVINE / SIR PRIZE

  SULLIVAN, SUSAN / BRHODY

  VINCENT, NEDRA / CARPACCIO

* WATKINS, CHRISTINE / RUCULO TONI

* BALLENGER, JORDAN / PAPRIKO

BILLINGS, PATTY SUE / FIRE AND ICE

* BROWN, AVERY / RAGAZZA EDI

* CHEL, ALLEGRA / ROCCIANO

* IJPMA, MARIEKE / DARK STAR

* JOHNSON, ALEX / ROMERO BCN

MAHIN, VERENA / THE GREAT GATSBY

MEDOSI, MARIE / FAVORITE SONG PS

* NATEN, JESSICA / ULRIK V R

* PETERS BEARE, BRENDA / BOSSA NOVA

* RAPALYEA, LUCIA / NEW ADVENTURE DG

* RIDDELL, WENDY / ONCE UPON A TIME

* ROWE, KASEY / INDIGO

STANLEY, CRAIG / NAVAJO CWS

* THOMAS, ARIEL / D-PIPPA

VAN’T RIET, SHERRY / ILLUMINATI

* VANE, ZAC / SO FINE HW

BONANNO, ISABELLA / FANDANGO MOON

CHACON, SAGE / FLORIDA PRIMERA

LEFKOWITZ, WALKER / FINE RHAPSODIE

* LI, ANGELIA / FARETINO

* MEYERS, ATHENA / JOIE DE VIVRE

MOSQUEDA, RYDER / FREEDOM

* RAMIREZ, LILIAN / FUERST FELIX N

SCHNEIDER, EMMA / OSCAR

* SPIELHAGEN, EMMA / DELILAH

ZABLAH, EMILY / WT LIONIDAS

   CAMPAGNA, FRANCESCA / DARLIN HANSEL

  CHANEY, JAE / WILKINSON

  FICHMANN, JENNY / ACHILLES 55

* FOLGER, ELIZABETH J / FEEGO

  FRANC, LISBET / MARCEN

* GIOIA, SAMANTHA / CP WITCHING HOUR

  GIRARD, BRENNA / ODANTE

GRENIER, JAN / DENZEL

  HARDESTY, ELLIE / BARRINGTON

* HENDERSON, HEIDI / ISADORA DES

* ISBELL, BRIAN / FANFARE EMF

* JENKINS, ELIZABETH / LORD TOTO

* KAUL WEISS, YVONNE / ESPERADO

* LADERMAN, ELISABETH / CARACOL

* LEX, SAMANTHA / LUDICROUS

ORTIZ, SUSAN / DONNA RUBINA

  PALMAER, PATRICE / FERDINAND

* PEECOOK, DEBBIE / FIRST ROMANCE

* SHIRKEY, RUTH / ROXY LEE HA

SIMPSON, ARIANNA / ANKELGARDS RHEA

SIMPSON, ARIANNA / DESIGNS BRILLANTE

SIMPSON, ARIANNA / KAKALINA S

* ALBRECHT, JOSH / HAPPY AL Z

* ALBRECHT, JOSH / OBELIX REN

BALL, ELIZABETH / ELARIA

HARTUNG, CHRISTIAN / VELANTIS N

* HOFFMAN, CAROLINE / SATELITE VII

* JOHNSON, ALEX / ROMERO BCN

* KATZ, KATEY / CHALEUREUX

* KATZ, KATEY / DAIYA

MASON, SARAH / MAXSON

* NATEN, JESSICA / ULRIK V R

* O’NEILL, CARRIE / FLYBOY K

RAMIREZ-SMITH, CINDY / ROBYN O

* RAPALYEA, LUCIA / CORA

* RICH-ELZIG, KATHERINE / DELOVELY

* RICHARDSON, DONNA / HEROE TG

* SCANLON, JENNETTE / D’JULIO

SCHUT-KERY, SABINE / DUCATI DE LUX

SNEDDON-VLACH, KYLA / ARRAYAN LAM

* TACKITT, JOCELYN / MAGNIFICO

VAN’T RIET, SHERRY / ILLUMINATI

VAUGHN, GENAY / EMBER GOLD

WAGMAN, NICK / DANCE ON 3

ADRIAN-GIANNETTO, CHLOE / DUVALL

BONANNO, ISABELLA / FANDANGO MOON

* SPIELHAGEN, EMMA / IN SPEED FORTUNA

WESTOVER, RACHEL / DG LITTLE JOHN

ZABLAH, EMILY / WT LIONIDAS

BENESCH, GEORGANNE / STEENDIEKS CHAMBERLIN JR

COATE, TOBI LEE / FURST AMORE

* CURRY, ALIX / DANTE LIEBE FH

  DECKER, REBEKAH / DAVINCI EDI

* DIVODI, CAYLA / BODI

JORST, CHARLOTTE / MISSISSIPPI TC

* LARDIE, DELANEY / REGALO

* MALONEY, LAURA / DON PERIGNON

* NUCKTON, JENNIFER / ELLEXUS KNIGHT

  VOLLERSEN, ANDREA / GERMELO

* WILLIAMS, STACY O / MIRACLE FIRU

  YAMAZAKI, AKIKO / GREY C CARRUS

  YARKONI, CHARLOTTE / SIR AMOUR

* ANDERSEN, LINE / DON OLYMPIC

* BURNS-GARDNER, SANDY / DREAM MAKER SFS

* DUPONT, KAMILA / JOKER

* FLAHARTY, ELENA / LAYLA-AMANDA

GREER, ALEXANDRIA / FIRST WONDER YMAS

* HOWE, KRISTINE / WHISPER

KUSIN, CAMILLE / DUISENBECK

LAUFER, BIRTHE / SENZATION DC

MAHIN, VERENA / CRAMIQUE KERGUELEN

* MASON-BEATY, SARAH / MAXSON

MEDOSI, MARIE / LUCKY LUKE

* NIEMCZIEK, BLAIR / DONNA RUBINA

* O’NEILL, CARRIE / FLYBOY K

PAULSON, STEVEN / DARK DANCE

PAULSON, STEVEN / MACBETH LA

* REILLY, MICHELLE / FISCHER’S FRITZ 3

RIGDON-BLAKE, REBECCA / MAMORKUS

ROSENCRANTZ, METTE / VITELLO

* SPINETTI, ANNETTE / CAPO DEI CAPI

VELDEN, MERRIE / FRANCISCO

WAGMAN, NICK / MAGNUM DE LA FAZENDA

WAGMAN, NICK / ROYAL DISCOVERY 6

* BOEHNING, ELLANOR / HOTSPOT

* BEACHAM, ALICE / KNOCKOUT

* BURNS, MAHALA / JULIA MC

* CURRY, ALIX / DANTE LIEBE FH

* LAMB, MAUREEN / FIANA

WALENTA, KELLY / FURSTEN ROME

* WARA, STEVI / SENADOR AA

  YARKONI, CHARLOTTE / SIR AMOUR

**BREEN-GURLEY, BARBI / WILLIT VF

* BURNS-GARDNER, SANDY / DREAM MAKER SFS

CALDWELL, TINA / HALCONERO RT

* EWING, AMY / MSJ NANAIMO

* FISHER, ROBYN / FINAL REIGN

* FISHER, ROBYN / POLARIS

* FLAHARTY, ELENA / LAYLA-AMANDA

GREER, ALEXANDRIA / FIRST WONDER YMAS

MAHIN, VERENA / CRAMIQUE KERGUELEN

* MANASSE, ELENI / GALAN CORAZON DE LEON

MARTIN-GILES, NELLIE / FABIENNE

PAULSON, STEVEN / DARK DANCE

PAULSON, STEVEN / MACBETH LA

RIGDON-BLAKE, REBECCA / MAMORKUS

* ROBINSON-CLARKE, KENDALL / HEATCLIFF

ROGERS, DENNESY / KIKI

* SAVAGE, SANDY / FIANA

SEIDEL, GUENTER / BOGART

WAGMAN, NICK / BELVEDERE NRW

YOST, ANNA / IRIENO-S

  * CURRY, ALIX / LE NOIR

  HOUWELING, LINDA / DOS AMIGOS OLD

* ALBRECHT, JOSH / LIBERIJKE VR

CALDWELL, TINA / DEVELINO 5

* IJPMA, MARIEKE / GOLIATH

KENNEDY, HEATHER / DR DAVIDOFF

* KENT, MADELINE / JUST PERFEKT

* MORAN, JO / REINE NOIRE GWF

PAULSON, STEVEN / DE VILLE

* REILLY, MICHELLE / LIMANDUS

RIGDON-BLAKE, REBECCA / MSJ FOR VIP

* SANTOS, RAQUEL / EOS VAN DE HONDSHOEVE

SCHUT-KERY, SABINE / JOJOBA DE MASSA

* VIK, TANYA / LENNOX

WAGMAN, NICK / HEILINE’S ST COEUR

* JENKINS, ELIZABETH / WERBEL FSTF

JORST, CHARLOTTE / GPF’S S-EXPRESS

* KAUL WEISS, YVONNE / IPACHE HORSEA

LOTTI, KATRINA / CRACIA VDC

* NOOTBAAR, PAM / HIGH FIVE

* THREADGILL, EMILY / CADENTO V

WENSINGER, TERRI SUE / GORGEOUS

* ALBRECHT, JOSH / GOLDENBOY VINCKENBURGH

BLAKE, DAVID / FURST DANCE

CALDWELL, TINA / DEVELINO 5

CONDON, ARIKA / I BELIEVE

GAIAN, HEIDI / GODINDE

* GREGOR, NICOLE / GAVILAN LXXIV

HARRISON-ANTELL, KRISTINA / FINLEY

LOPEZ, ARI / RAVENNA N

* MANASSE, ELENI / BRADLEY COOPER

* MASON-BEATY, SARAH / KANJER

* MAYER, PATTY / PIO

* MEYERS, MARIE / DOUBLE DREAM PLUS

MILLER, AMY / ENCORE

MINEIKIS, JULIA / FERRARI M

* PAGLIA, PAULA / SLIPSTREAM

* PEPPER-MILLARD, JACLYN / LIMITED EDITION

* REILLY, MICHELLE / GALENO GIMLI

* ROHANNA BURNER, JORDAN / GRIMEUR

SEIDEL, GUENTER / EQUIRELLE

SEIDEL, GUENTER / JACK

VAUGHN, GENAY / GINO

* WIGHTMAN, DAVID / HOTSHOT

* WIGHTMAN, DAVID / SILBERPFEIL

*

 * BOWLES, GINGER / LEYENDA OSCURO

* BRATTAIN, JOCELYN / ZUMBA GIRL

* JOHNSTON, EMME / ALEGRIA CCCXXXVII

BARROWS, JENNIFER / STARLIGHT

NELSON THIBAULT, SUSAN / ROYAL FASHION

SCHNEIDER, EMMA / OSCAR

*

GREER, ALEXANDRIA / FIRST WONDER YMAS

RUSSO, DONNA / IZORRO

WOELFEL, LISA / DELILAH

BARGLOW, KATY / FAUST

HARRISON-ANTELL, KRISTINA / FINLEY

JORST, CHARLOTTE / ZHAPLIN LANGHOLT

KASSEL, JESSICA / DON FRANCISCO

* KENT, MADELINE / MAJOR SHAI

* MAYER, PATTY / PIO

MINEIKIS, JULIA / FERRARI M

* NOOTBAAR, PAM / HIGH FIVE

SEIDEL, GUENTER / EQUIRELLE

VAUGHN, GENAY / GINO

WENSINGER, TERRI SUE / GORGEOUS

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