Triple digit heat is no match for Golden State stars.

by Yellow Horse Marketing for the California Dressage Society

Despite triple-digit temperatures, more than 300 competitors found a way to beat the heat and celebrate a final day of outstanding championship competition at the 48th Annual California Dressage Society (CDS) Annual Championship Show and Great American Insurance Group/United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Region 7 Championships, held Sept. 17-20 in Rancho Murieta.

Arianna Barzman-Grennan is one of unique event’s many bright stars.

by Yellow Horse Marketing for the California Dressage Society

Arianna Barzman-Grennan was all smiles as she modeled her new team jacket emblazoned with a bright championship logo. “I’ve always wanted one of these,” she beamed.

Fun and educational event a big hit at Nellie Gail.

by Kim F. Miller / photos by Nancy Albright, www.nancyalbrightphotography.com

This summer’s national Young Rider dressage champion Catherine Chamberlain was the “mane” attraction at the third annual Dressage Day, Aug. 30, at Nellie Gail Ranch in Orange County.

Northern Californian gets a great weekend off to a good start in Scarlett’s Speed Derby.

On the Derby Field at the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park at San Juan Capistrano, competitors and spectators all gathered for the final event of the day, Friday, Sept. 18: the $10,000 Scarlett’s Speed Derby, presented by Walter Oil & Gas.

Sonoma Horse Park gets bigger, better, more elegant, more fun & more funds.

All photos complements of Alden Corrigan, Sonoma Horse Park.

The Giant Steps Charity Horse Show quickly established itself as a fixture for Northern Californians and out-of-towners and it seems to get bigger, better, more elegant and more fun every year. It took place July 29-Aug. 2 at the Sonoma Horse Park, with many contenders moving right along the next weekend to one of the granddaddies of the charity show circuit: Menlo.

Hope Glynn Rides Carson to a long deserved blue at the $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby and Jenny Karazissis Earns Fifth Consecutive Win at the $2,500 National Hunter Derby

by Lindsay Y. McCall

In its sixth year the Franktown Meadows Hunter Derby Weekend became its best year yet. Over 100 horse and rider combinations participated in the Weekend of Equestrian Excellence including two United States Equestrian Team members and multiple top hunter professionals. Held June 27-28 at the Franktown Meadows Equestrian Facility in Carson City, NV, the Franktown Meadows Hunter Derby continues to be the only stand-alone hunter derby on the West Coast. It has become an important stop on many rider’s schedule due to the competition, vacation style relaxed atmosphere for horses and riders, and quality event. Many of the equestrians have been a part of the derby since the beginning, including 2015 International winner Hope Glynn and National winner Jenny Karazissis.

Stefanie Saperstein and Cender Van’t Zorgvliet, give Lane Clarke a run for his money in the jump-off, finishing a little slower for a still-impressive second place.

Lane Clarke and MH War Dance fly to the win in the $25,000 GGT Footing Grand Prix.

Huntington Beach Surf Classic sees Lane Clarke on his way to a possible three-peat, plus winning moments for riders and fans.

report & photos by Kim F. Miller

A holiday vibe, high stakes jumping and perfect Surf City weather made the Huntington Beach Surf Classic an ideal place to spend the afternoon of Saturday, July 4. Jim Hagman’s Elvenstar treated fans and friends to a complementary lunch under at crowded spectator tent before the $25,000 GGT-Footing Grand Prix got underway.

Andrew Kocher has a busy and successful night in the Grand Prix ring.

Riders celebrated Valentine’s Day weekend doing what they love and pursuing their passion in the show ring.