Why Join the California Dressage Society? (CDS)

Learn. Connect. Compete. Belong.

Whether you ride, train, teach, breed, officiate, volunteer, support the sport, or simply love horses and dressage, CDS offers opportunities to learn, connect, compete, and be part of a dressage community that supports you.

Learn

·       Grow your knowledge and skills at every stage through a variety of CDS and Chapter programs, clinics, educational opportunities, scholarships, grants, and awards.

·       Stay informed and inspired through Dressage Letters, the CDS monthly newsletter.

·       Learn from experienced riders, trainers, judges, officials, and other dressage professionals.

·       Access opportunities designed for riders, professionals, youth, adult amateurs, volunteers, and dressage enthusiasts.

Connect

·       Connect through 26 Chapters and stay connected to your local region in California, Nevada, and Hawaii, as well as to the broader CDS and national dressage community.

·       Meet riders, trainers, breeders, officials, volunteers, and others who share your interest in dressage and love for the horse.

·       Build friendships and relationships that extend beyond the show ring.

Compete

·       Participate in professionally run CDS competitions and programs for riders at a variety of levels.

·       Qualify for and participate in CDS Championships, Regional Adult Amateur Competitions, Junior/Young Rider programs, and other recognized opportunities.

·       Celebrate achievement while being part of a community that values good horsemanship, sportsmanship, and the horse.

Belong

·       Be part of a welcoming dressage community whether you ride, compete, train, teach, breed, officiate, volunteer, support a rider, or simply enjoy the sport.

·       Share a common appreciation for dressage, good horsemanship, and the love of the horse.

·       Support the sport through education, competition, programs, and opportunities that help dressage continue to grow and thrive.

CDS is more than a membership. It is a community built around education, competition, connection, and a shared love of the horse.

Join CDS and be part of the dressage community that supports you.