DWC Strategy Meeting

February 7th, 2012 at 6:30 at the Windsor Round Table Pizza. What would you like the next Dressage in the Wine Country to be? Bring us your thoughts and ideas. If you are unable to attend - send us your ideas though the contact tab on this site or call us.

 

DWC will return in 2013

This year on September 17, 2011, the Sonoma Chapter of the California Dressage Society will be holding the 27th Dressage in the Wine Country. The “DWC” is a showcase of local professional and Olympic caliber equestrians. The primary focus is dressage, which is the stepping stone to the amazing acrobatics of those white Lipizzaner stallions. Jumping, western reining & driving are also often represented. This exciting event typically has over 3,000 patrons in attendance. Wineries confirmed so far...Mueller Winery,Rodney Strong Wine Estates, Vellum, Handley Cellars, Hook & Ladder, Kenwood Vineyards, Valley of the Moon Winery, Toad Hollow Vineyards,Korbel, Red Mare Wines,Tamber Bey Vineyards, Daviana Winery ,Honig Vineyard & Winery ,Lagunitas Brewery, Classic Wines - Carmenet, Rutherford Vintners and Allure.

 Some samples of the 2009 Performance.Carol Hill

 

Ticket prices:

  • Lower Grandstand $40
  • Upper Grandstand $35
  • Bleachers $25
  • New this year, Kids under age 10, $10
  • Use add to cart buttons, then when you check out add your quanitity.

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DWC

2:00 Trade Fair Opens
4:00-6:00 Wine & Beer Tasting
7:00 Performance Begins
Tickets $10-$40 in advance
 

 This Years Performers:

National Anthem - Santa Rosa High School Choral Union

Thrill to Drill - with the West Coast Cowgirls

Through the Levels - with Sue Curry Shaffer,  Emily Mueller,  Margaret Davis, McKenzie Kelley, Jessica Miller & Christine Rivlin

The Soul of Iberia - A Quadrille with Allison Mathy, Carolyn Carroll, Jeannette Derammelaere, Lorna Goode

European Pony School

Riana Porter & Romax Foldager Dance - A FEI Freestyle

Clay Maier & The Friesian Spectacular

Equine Variety Show

The Rider, The Horse & The Dancer with Erika Jansson & Verso Do Retiro

I Shoulda Been A Cowboy - Or Not! A Pas De Deux - Margo Hoagland & Johanna Paine

Jumping Freestyle with John Michael Durr & His Student

A Thriller Of A Pas De Deux with Chelsey Sibley & Creeky Routson

 

Did you know 2009 DWC

The funds raised at 2009 DWC, we were able to donate $1000 each to:

  • The Sonoma County Horse Council
  • Sonder Ranch
  • Equi-Ed
  • C.H.A.N.G.E. ...
  • Iccsoma
  • The Living Room 
    The Redwood Empire Food Bank
  • Thank you & I hope to see you at this years DWC so we can keep helping other local charitable organizations!
  • Wineries & Breweries interested in pouring at 2011 DWC, please contact Kim Dupuis kedmom6795@yahoo.com.
  • Anyone interested in advertising in the program or having a vendor booth,please contact Susan Hall hall1011@pacbell.net

Special Clinic Following Dressage in the Wine Country -Clay Maier Long Reining Clinic September 18 & 19, 2011 at Santa Rosa Equestrian Center. Contact Susan Hall 707-766-1767 hall1011@pacbell.net to reserve your spot.


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