So, just what is a judge looking for during your test? How about the shapes of your circles or those corners? And what about transitions? Does turn-out matter? Get the inside scoop and a unique perspective through the judge and trainer’s eye, as well as rider demos, with Gary Vander Ploeg, FEI "S" Level judge and Grand Prix Dressage rider.

Here's what you need to know:

"The Judge’s Eye:
What’s behind your score … and more!” with Gary Vander Ploeg


Date: May 24, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Pine Ridge, 14290 Weston Road, King City (north of King Side Road)
Cost: CADORA members $15; Non-members: $20
Toronto CADORA memberships available at the door
For more information and to reserve your spot, contact: Pam Hope at pamhope@rogers.com or call 905.642.2865

Door prizes generously donated by
York Saddlery and Harness,
Sho-Clean Horse Blanket Specialists
and Pony Up

And here's a Toronto CADORA member exclusive:

Enter a draw two win one of two spots to ride at this event -- a virtual mini-clinic within a clinic. This is your chance to test some of those new moves in front of a judge before you head into the show ring. Here's how you enter:

Simply send an email marked “The Judge’s Eye Mini-Clinic,” with your name and full contact information, your horse’s name and background information, as well as your rider level to pamhope@rogers.com by May 9 at 6 p.m. to be entered. Two lucky winners will be drawn on May 10 at our booth at the Everything Equine Expo in Uxbridge.*


*This draw is open to Toronto CADORA members only. Winners will be notified by email on May 11 and must confirm their attendance at the event by May 13, by return email. Winners receive a free mini-clinic from clinician Gary Vander Ploeg, within the context of the event. Winners are responsible for the transportation of their horses to and from the venue on the day of the event. Stabling is provided. Toronto CADORA and Pine Ridge assume no responsibility for accident or injury that may occur during the course of the clinic. Riders and horses participate at their own risk.

So, spread the word. Hope to see you there and ... good luck with the draw.