Date: 7/1/2026
Subject: CSDEA July 2026 Newsletter
From: Colleen Colletti

July 2026 NEWSLETTER

CROSS COUNTRY MAGAZINE

SUMMER ISSUE

Check out:

-President's Corner – Get the latest updates on CSDEA and all the amazing things happening.

-Load with Confidence – Jennie Hakes shares proven methods to help horses load safely, calmly, and willingly into a trailer. Essential reading for every horse owner.

-Please Pick That Up! – Teach your horse to retrieve objects and place them in your hand with this step-by-step training guide from Deena Helminiak.

2026 - July Summer Cross Country Magazine

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS MONTH WITH CSDEA?

Join us at Midsummer Dressage

SHOW * VOLUNTEER * CHEER FRIENDS ON

EDUCATION

Brad Cutshall Clinic

Brad is a top gold medal FEl instructor, Grand Prix competitor, and long time student of Kyra Kyrklund. He has been providing expert training and coaching for nearly 40 years. His focus is on creating harmonious partnerships between horse and rider while emphasizing softness, suppleness, and balance. Ride in a full size indoor with excellent footing and stay for our traditional dinner, entertainment, and conversation with Brad.

Interested in riding with Brad

Contact: Brandi Nyhus-

bkj_22@hotmail.com

Katherine Abrams Clinic

August 15-16- Scenic River Farms

Save The Date!

Registration open soon!

Eventing 3-Ways

8/16- Z's Cross Country Link

8/22- Copeland Farm Link

WHAT IS THE DRP?

DEVELOPING RIDER PROGRAM

WITH ANNE CIZADLO

Hosted by

CSDEA's 2026 Developing Rider Program (DRP) is well underway. If you are wondering exactly what the program is, it is an immersive dressage education experience! Participants attend four 2-day clinics throughout the season. Riders work with the clinician to identify skills to work on, set goals, and create a plan to meet them. Instruction includes both ridden and unmounted coaching and is highly targeted to the individual needs of each horse/rider pair. Riders sign up for all four sessions (eight dates). DRP is open to CSDEA members only, 12 years of age and up.

MEMBERS' CORNER

CSDEA MEMBER OF THE MONTH

Kjirsten Sneed Lee

Who is Kjirsten?

Kjirsten Lee is a USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist and a USDF “L” Graduate with Distinction. Based in Watertown, Minnesota, Kjirsten can be found coaching and riding at dressage shows and horse trials. Kjirsten and her “dressage horse gone rogue,” Frankie, love to be out and about at dressage shows and eventing activities! They particularly love the CSDEA mini clinics and running into friends at all events.

Carriage House Combined Test

All Photos of Kjirsten by Carmel Huppert

HAS A BARN FRIEND DONE SOMETHING AWESOME?

We want to celebrate their recent accomplishments or milestones!

NOMINATE YOUR FRIEND AS MEMBER OF THE MONTH

Email nominations to: colleen.colletti@gmail.com

Out & About with Our Members

Mon Cheval Spring Fling

Rider: Lori Neises

Photo Credit: Kira Marie

Mon Cheval Spring Fling

Photo Credit: Kira Marie

Mon Cheval Spring Fling

Rider: Lori Neises

Photo Credit: Kira Marie

Long Lake Hounds Hunter Pace

Photo Credit:Tara Thatcher

Long Lake Hounds Hunter Pace

Photo Credit: Tara Thatcher

Sarah Bam Malecha Clinic

Carriage House Farm

Photo Credit: Jessica Cooper

Orchard View Stables Schooling Show
Photo Credit: Carmel Huppert

Liz Lund Clinic
Photo Credit: Carmel Huppert

REMINDERS/ UPCOMING...

NEW!!!! CSDEA Awards- Iron Seat & Back to School

CANCELLATION- North Run Farm in Delano MN has cancelled their 2026 dressage schooling shows, per owner Jacki Danielson. Hunter shows will continue as scheduled, however.

Want to join CSDEA meetings?

Looking to Volunteer?

Pull up a seat...

Upcoming CSDEA Official Meetings

- CSDEA Volunteer LINK

- USEA Volunteer program

Are you an event organizer, or are you a volunteer wanting to offer help? USEA has a FREE on-line program that hooks up volunteers, coordinators and organizers.
See https://www.eventingvolunteers.com/