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January 23, 2026 - January 25, 2026
January 23 - January 25

Golden State Dressage-THE PREMIER

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A dressage rider performs with a bay horse in the Old Indoor Arena; Photo by Tamara with the Camera

Show Ratings & Approvals

USEF, CDS, USDF Recognized Dressage Show—Level 3

Show Resources

Area Resources

About the Discipline

Dressage

Dressage originates from classical Greek horsemanship, dating back as far as 350BC. In modern day dressage, the horse has to perform various movements at a walk, trot and canter, and all tests follow a prescribed pattern of movements. Currently, there are nine progressive levels of competition, open to any breed of horse and available for all levels of riders. Special classes such as musical freestyle offer creativity and individual expression for the exhibitors and have become spectator favorites.

Dressage tests act as a progress check as you move up the levels. Tests are ridden in a court with letters that mark certain points of the arena where movements are executed. Each movement is scored on a scale of 0 (not performed) to 10 (excellent). Total points for the test are added up and noted as a percent to the total possible number of points
for that test. A percentage of 65% or higher is generally thought to mean the horse is ready to move up a level.

Venue Information

Aerial view of Murieta Equestrian Center
Directions

Head north on CA-99 towards Sacramento for 27 miles. Take Exit 281 for Dillard Rd and turn right on Dillard Rd. In 14 miles, turn right onto Jackson Rd/Hwy 16. At the stoplight, turn right onto Murieta Drive. Take your first right onto Lone Pine Drive.

From Hwy 50, take Exit 27 for Scott Rd/ E Bidwell St and head south on Scott Rd. At the 3 way stop, turn right onto White Rock Rd. In 1.5 miles, turn left onto Scott Rd (if you reach Prairie City Rd you have gone to far). Stay on Scott Rd for 7.9 miles then make a sharp left onto Latrobe Rd. Take the first right onto Stone House Rd until you reach Jackson Rd/Hwy 16. Turn left onto Jackson Rd and take the 1stright at the stoplight on Murieta Drive. Take your first right onto Lone Pine Drive.

From Hwy 50, take Exit 27 for Scott Rd/ E Bidwell St and head south on Scott Rd. At the 3 way stop, turn right onto White Rock Rd. In 1.5 miles, turn left onto Scott Rd (if you reach Prairie City Rd you have gone to far). Stay on Scott Rd for 7.9 miles then make a sharp left onto Latrobe Rd. Take the first right onto Stone House Rd until you reach Jackson Rd/Hwy 16. Turn left onto Jackson Rd and take the 1stright at the stoplight on Murieta Drive. Take your first right onto Lone Pine Drive.

Go southwest on CA- 49 towards Empire St and continue on CA- 49. In 2 miles, stay straight onto CA-16 for 13.65 miles. At the stoplight, turn left onto Murieta Dr. Take your first right onto Lone Pine Drive.