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The CenterlineVol. 15, Issue 3 www.azdressage.org March 2015
Third Level63.013 Kara Finnegan61.506 Lara Bowles
Fourth Level67.594 Sue Leutwyler66.799 Kay Lorenzen
FEI – B [I-A/I-B/I-II Combined]60.750 Lucy Ziurys
Adult Amateur Training68.325 Tania Radda67.300 Amy Roth
First Level65.871 Sondra Powers68.296 Meredith Peabody
Second Level68.238 Marji McFadden68.006 Margaret Kurbat
2014 YEAR END AWARDSRIDERS OF THE YEAR
JR/YRTraining68.056 Kenzie Riddell64.500 Ivana Gilcreest
First Level69.274 Megan Manning65.686 Ivana Gilcreest
Second Level66.190 Megan Manning
FEI-A (PSG/Int I Combined)68.158 Erin McHenry
OpenTraining75.886 Beverly Rogers72.400 Paula Paglia
First Level74.165 Missy Gilliland73.084 Beverly Rogers
Second Level69.364 Beverly Rogers69.285 Kailee Surplus
Third Level68.686 Kailee Surplus66.670 Missy Gilliland
Fourth Level69.386 Kailee Surplus
FEI – A [ PSG/Int I Combined ]72.138 Cyndi Jackson62.763 Laura Decesari-Normandeau
$1,000 Pantano Award WinnerTBD
Volunteer of the Year TBD
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Can you Contribute to the Centerline?
Barn Tips Submit your innovative, imaginative and useful barn
tips to Meredith Watters at [email protected]
Letters to the Editor If you have comments, suggestions, or wish to express
opinions relating to the sport of dressage, submit your letter for consideration to [email protected]
Clinic Reviews Review a clinic you attended describing the training
and what you learned from the clinician. Send submissions to [email protected]
Barn News This column is for the trainer/barn to brag about the
accomplishments of its clients, introduce new clients and horses, update readers about any barn improvements, or talk about any other news of interest to the membership. It’s a free plug for the barn, trainer and clients. Send submissions to [email protected]
Nuggets Do you have a training concept that you would like
to share? Something your trainer has said to make your understanding more clear? Please share with other riders by sending submissions to [email protected]
Product Endorsements/Advertising In most cases, products and services are paid advertising.
Occasionally a specific product will be named as to how it benefits the horse or rider, but this is discouraged. Press Releases are welcome. Likewise, articles that are negative in nature concerning a particular product will not be considered for publication.
Classifieds Have something for sale? For rent? Want something? Put your ad in the classifieds to see if someone has what you want, or wants what you have. Send to [email protected]
It’s Why I Ride or Living The Dream Submit an article and photo of you and your horse
describing why you ride. Send to [email protected]. If the photo is a riding photo, please wear a helmet for photo.
BOARDPresident: ----------------------------- Sue Leutwyler ----------------------------------- [email protected] VP: --------------------------------- Kathy Smith ----------------------------------- [email protected] VP: -------------------------------- Lara Bowles ----------------------------------- [email protected]: ---------------------------- Cindy Hitchcock ---------------------------------- [email protected]: ---------------------------- Cynthia Ganem ---------------------------------- [email protected] of Records: ----------------Cynthia Ganem ----------------------------------- [email protected] Bilodeau -------------------- [email protected] Combs ------------------------ [email protected] Drake ---------------------------- [email protected] Haskell ----------------------- [email protected] Lindsten ------------------------ [email protected] Rich --------------------------------- [email protected] Pribble ----------------------------- [email protected] Polydoros (NVD) ---------------- [email protected]
COMMITTEESAwards: ---------------------------- Carolyn HaskellCenterline Editor: --------------- TBACommunications: ---------------- Sue LeutwylerEducation: -------------------------- Sarah LindstenFinance: ---------------------------- Cynthia GanemFundraising: ---------------------- Anne BuchananFuturity: Janet Solanik --------- [email protected]: -------------------------- Sue LeutwylerJuniors/Young Riders:Bobbie Lynn McKee ------------- [email protected]: --------------------- Michell CombsNominating: ---------------------- Michell CombsScholarship: Ann Damiano ---- [email protected] Shows: ------------ Kathy SmithScores Compilation: ------------ Sue LeutwylerWeb Design: ---------------------- Sue Leutwyler
NACPresident: Lynn Simpson ------- 928-636-7579Vice President: Joyce Cecchini 928-636-7566Treasurer: Linda Roth ------------ 928-759-2683Secretary: Emily Dolan ---------- 928-642-4342Sue Crampton -------------------- 928-925-6043Jack Tismeer ---------------------- 928-830-4192Michele Renner ------------------- 440-221-8587Sondra Wilkening ---------------- 928-925-6434
ADA BOARD ATTORNEY:
Wendy Riddell -------------------- [email protected]
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The Centerline is the official monthly newsletter of the Arizona Dressage Association (ADA), a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Material in the newsletter may not be reproduced, with the exception of forms, without the written consent and credit of the editor and/or author. The Centerline assumes no responsibility for the return of unsolicited material unless accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope. The Centerline welcomes your articles, letters, barn news, cartoons, artwork, poetry and especially, your photographs. Submissions, news, views and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the position or views of the ADA. Acceptance does not constitute an endorsement. Accuracy of materials submitted is the sole responsibility of the author. The Editor reserves the right to accept, reject and edit submitted material. The deadline for articles and advertising is the 10th of the month. Email to: [email protected]
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USDF Region 5 Websitewww.usdfregion5.org
REGION 5 DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
Fundraising efforts are once under way for the USDF Region 5 Juniors and Young Riders as they try to qualify and travel to the 2015 FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships. The Championships will be held July 14-29, 2015 at the Kentucky Horse Park. It is a very large undertaking to take our group of 8 riders to Kentucky with their horses, grooms and Chef d’Equipes and they need all the support we can give them.
If you would like to contribute or help with their fundraising efforts, please contact Joan Clay, our Region 5 Jr/YR FEI coordinator at [email protected] or 970-420-0877 or our Fundraising Chair, Julie Barringer-Richers at [email protected] or 720-341-5033. If you are still interested in participating in the FEI Junior and Young Rider program for 2014, the last intention deadline is April 30th but the less expensive deadline is April 1st, so be sure to get in your intentions soon.
Regional Championship bids for 2016 have been received and we should know soon where the competition will be held. Hope everyone is planning on attending the Regionals in 2015 in Scottsdale, Arizona at WestWorld. It should be a great show hosted by the Arizona Dressage Association! On a similar note, USDF is currently working through the bids received for the 2016-2018 USDF National Championships and we hope to know soon where that competition will be. It will be hopefully moving more west and should offer our region a venue that’s a bit closer than Kentucky.
If you are interested in being a delegate to the Board of Governors meeting, please contact our Nominating Council representative and have your name added to the ballot for Participating Delegate. Please contact Scarlett Fahrenson at [email protected] and let her know your interest and she can provide you with more details on the potential responsibilities. PM Delegate nominations are due in to the USDF office no later then April 15th.
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SHOW JITTERS?
RELAX THE RIDER ... RELAX THE HORSE
Horses can sense nervousness and tension and it willaffect their performance. Reflexology is the practice of applying pressure to the feet and hands to reduce tension and induce deep relaxation sending signals that balance the nervous system and release endor-phins, reducing pain and stress.
Sessions available in home or at the show.
Point of Interest TherapyCertified ReflexologistDiana Seaton, [email protected]
http://pointofinterest.massageplanet.com
The FEI World Cup comes back to the United States April 17-19, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. I’m going and I hope to see many of you there! It will be a fantastic opportunity to see some of the best dressage and jumping horses in the world. The World Cup will also return in 2017 to Omaha, Nebraska. This will be a new venue and I’m excited to work there this coming April as an FEI steward when they do the first test event for dressage. It’s great to see International dressage coming to the state where the United States Dressage Federation was founded.
Till next month!
Heather PetersenRegion 5 Director
ADA Northern Arizona Chapterwww.nacofada.org
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Arizona Dressage Asociation Mission Statement: The Arizona Dressage Association is a not-for-profit organization whose goal is to promote the advancement of classical dressage through educational opportunities and programs, and the rigorous evaluations received at recognized and schooling dressage shows.
ARIZONA DRESSAGE ASSOCIATIONAnnual Meeting
February 2, 2015 Draft Minutes www.azdressage.org
The meeting was called to order at 6:50 p.m.
1. Directors Present: Kathy Smith, Cynthia Ganem, Heather Bilodeau, Sue Leutwyler, Lara Bowles, Cindy Hitchcock, Sarah Lindsten, Betty Drake, Michell Combs, Carolyn Haskell.
2. Directors/Alternate Directors Absent: Jill Graf, Anne Buchanan.3. Guests: Pam Polydoros, Teri Rich, Dr. Ross Rich, Kim Pribble, Dr. Martin Vidal.4. Chairpersons of Standing Committees: None Present.
Officer’s Reports:
5. Secretary’s Report – MOTION: Betty Drake moved to accept the Secretary’s report as printed in the Centerline and posted on the web. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried.
6. Treasurer’s and Finance Report – January, 2015: Operating Acct. - $39,453.43; Reserve Accounts to cover catastrophic show/equipment loss fall $12,176.46 short – 84% Funded; Credit Card Acct. - $4,814.14; Pantano CD - $11,434.11; Cash - $150.00. 1099’s have gone out. MOTION: Kathy Smith moved to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried.
7. Recognized Shows (1st VP) - Fun in February show is being finalized. Spring Show Competitor’s party and Year End Awards discussion. Kathy Smith will check into catering. Recognized Show Committee meeting scheduled for February 9th at 5:30 p.m. Show photographer contract discussed.
8. Schooling Shows (2nd VP) – The next show is scheduled for March 7th at Bar A Ranch. Missy Gilliland is hired to judge.
Standing Committee Reports:
9. Membership Committee – a. February 2, 2015: 219; 2015 ADA/USDF GMO Members: 20 New Members in 2015; Adults; 16, Junior/Young Riders; 4. 190 Members Renewed in 2015; 176 Adults, 14 Junior/Young Riders. 9 Returning Members; 9 Adults; 0 Junior/Young Riders. 149 ADA/GMO Members have not renewed for 2015. 122 Adults; 17 Junior/Young Riders.
10. Equipment Committee - a. Trailer Painting – MOTION: Lara Bowles moved that the ADA cover the cost for both trailers to be painted and repaired at a cost of approximately $400.00 per trailer including incidental repairs to the trailers for a total of approximately $1,000.00. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried. b. Show Laptops - ACER chosen for the scorers use. MOTION: Cynthia Ganem moved that the ADA purchase two laptops at a cost of approximately $479.00 each. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carriedc. Walkie-Talkie – Tabled until next meeting.
11. Education Committee – The Freestyle Clinic is being re-scheduled for a later date. EquiCore Concepts Clinic being considered as another ADA clinic. Presentation on How to Judge Gaited Dressage will be held February 17th. E-mails have been sent to L-program graduates in Arizona regarding the presentation.
12. Juniors/Young Riders Committee Report – Bobbie Lynn McKee is coordinating the JR/YR’s. 13. Communications Committee – Total December Page views: 74,354; Average Page views/Day: 2,398; Average # Different
Computers/Day: 424; Most Popular Pages: Home Page, December eCL, 2015 Omnibus. Total January Page views: 65,882;
Continued on Page 6
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Average Page views/Day: 2,125; Average # Different Computers/Day: 428; Most Popular Pages: Home Page, Fun in February Prize List, 2015 Omnibus, January eCL.
14. Volunteer Committee – Volunteers are being tracked on a new form. Discussion on volunteer time slots. 15. Futurity Committee - Five entries so far.16. Awards Committee – The ribbons have been ordered for Fun in February. Ribbons and prizes will be ordered for the Spring
show soon. Perpetual trophy discussion.18. Vendor Committee – Contracts for the Fun in February and Spring Celebration shows are updated on the website. Several
vendors have expressed an interest in the Spring Celebration show. A mass email notice will be going out in the next day or two.19. Rules Committee – Primary and Participating memberships are being researched.20. Scholarship Committee – Several applications have been submitted.21. Guest Speaker – Dr. Ross Rich gave a presentation on MRI diagnostics, including Radiographics and Bone Scans. 22. Nomination Committee/Officer Elections – Michell Combs reported that were 313 eligible voters. 114 of the Members voted
and every vote was usable which included one write in. Directors voted onto the Board are as follows: Cindy Hitchcock, Cynthia Ganem, Teri Rich and Kim Pribble. 1st Alternate – Pam Polydoros, 2nd Alternate – Stephanie Altof, 3rd Alternate - Jenny Cannerelli.
Ad Hoc Committee Reports:Old Business: Inspection of the site for the USDF Dressage Finals was discussed. Decision on location to be made in February. New Business: 2015 Officer Elections: MOTION: If there is no objection, Betty Drake moves that the following ADA Officers be
elected by acclamation: Sue Leutwyler – President, Kathy Smith – 1st Vice-President, Lara Bowles – 2nd Vice-President, Cindy Hitchcock – Secretary, Cynthia Ganem – Treasurer. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried.
CALL TO MEMBERS
Members may be recognized by the Presiding Officer and may then address the Board regarding issues of concern to the Association. The Presiding Officer has the right to limit the amount of time that each Member has to address the Board.
Announcement of Next Meeting – Regular Meeting of March 9, 2015, at the home of Heather Bilodeau . Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. MOTION: Cindy Hitchcock moved to adjourn the meeting. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried.
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2015 Arizona Dressage Show Calendar
SHOW LEVEL SHOW DATE CLOSING DATE JUDGES
TDC Winter Heat I & II Tucson – Pima County Fairgrounds
3 January 17-18, 2015 December 19, 2014 Christel Carlson, ‘S’; Sarah Geikie, ‘S’
ADA Fun in February Litchfield Park – Dale Creek Equestrian Village
1 February 8, 2015 January 13, 2015 Julie Sodowsky "R", Dolly Hannon, "S"
TDC March Madness I & II Tucson – Pima County Fairgrounds
3 March 14-15, 2015 February 18, 2015 Brent Hicks, 'S'; Sara Schmitt, 'S'
ADA Spring Celebration Scottsdale -- WestWorld
3 March 28-29, 2015 March 3, 2015 Joan Darnell, 'S'; Carter Bass, 'S', TBA
Coconino Dressage Spring Show Flagstaff – Fort Tuthill County Park
2 May 23-24, 2015 April 27, 2015 Melonie Kessler, 'S'; Shirley Rector, 'S'
Coconino Dressage Summer Show Flagstaff – Fort Tuthill County Park
2 July 11-12, 2015 June 15, 2015 Tracey Lert, 'S'; Dorie Vlatten Schmitz, 'S'
ADA Mountain Air & Dressage in the Pines Flagstaff – Fort Tuthill County Park
2 August 15-16, 2015 July 21, 2015 Mike Osinski, 'S'; Cindy Canace, 'S'
GAIG/USDF Region 5 Championships & ADA Octoberfest ShowScottsdale -- WestWorld
4 October 9-11, 2015 September 10, 2015 Bill Warren, 'S'; Cara Whitham, 'S'; TBA
ADA Fall Fiesta & AZ State Championships Scottsdale -- WestWorld
3 Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 2015 October 6, 2015 Lorraine MacDonald, 'S'; Doreen Horsey, 'S'
TDC Fall Festival I & II Tucson – Pima County Fairgrounds
3 November 21-22, 2015 October 28, 2015 Sue Curry Shaffer, ‘S’; Barbara Ebner, ‘S’
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Opening Date: Spring Show March 25, 2015 Closing Date: Spring Show April 27, 2015Opening Date: Summer Show May 11, 2015 Closing Date: Summer Show June 15, 2015Recognition: USEF/USDF; Arizona Dressage Association, Tucson Dressage ClubManager: Alice Sarno: (602) 501-4697 and email: www.coconinohorsetrials.com Secretary: Sue Plasman: Cell: 602 463-2505, 2582 Jennifer Drive; Live Oak, CA 95953; email: [email protected] Sponsorship Coordinator: Alice Sarno (602) 501-4697 and email: www.coconinohorsetrials.comJudges: Spring Show :Melonie Kessler “S”, Moorpark, CA, Shirley Rector “S”, Paradise Valley, AZSummer Show: Tracey Lert “S”, Soquel, CA, Dorie Vlatten Schmitz “S” San Tan Valley, AZTechnical Delegate: Rusty Cook “R”, Albuquerque, NMVeterinarian: Martin Crabo, DVM on grounds and on call.Farrier: Edard Powers on grounds.
Entry Procedures: For each horse/rider combination entered, please send your completed entry form and all fees to show Secretary. Make checks payable to Coconino Horse Trials. Entries must be postmarked by the closing date.Incorrect or Incomplete Entry: $25 fee for any entry without all required copies of current membership cards and signatures included with entry. USEF changes fees often. Double check before sending your entry.Class Fees: FEI $70. Junior rider (18 and under) $50. All Others $60. Great American/USDF qualifier classes add $10.Class Schedule: See website www.azdressage.org or : www.coconinohorsetrials.comStabling: $130 for Thursday through Monday, 1 bag bedding included. Additional nights $25. Inform the show secretary of stabling requirements when submitting entries.Shavings may be pre-ordered at $10/bag.Day Stall: (6am-6pm) $45. One bag bedding provided.Trailer-in/day: $25 (do not pay if you’ve paid for stabling or a day stall)Office Fee: $30 – non-refundable.Scratches: Exhibitors have the responsibility of informing the show office of their intention to scratch. Scratches before the closing date may be made for any reason and all fees will be refunded except the office fee.Refunds: No refunds for any reason after the closing date, including cancellation of classes due to severe weather or any other emergency.Late/Post Entries: Accepted as space allows. Add $30 per entry.Ride Times: Preliminary ride times and a show schedule will be available on our website at www.coconinohorsetrials.com Final ride times will be posted at the show by noon, Friday. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to verify final ride times at the show. Please notify the show secretary of any scheduling conflicts asap. Ride times will be mailed only if you include a stamped, self addressed business size (#10) envelope.Changes: Changes are $10 per change, if allowed. Bring your $10 to the show office when you request the change.Non-Entered Horses: Must pay a $30.00 schooling fee, office fee, plus stabling or trailer in fee. All horses on the show grounds must have on a number while out of their stalls.Arenas: Footing is a sand/dirt mixture. All tests will be ridden in 20 x 60m arenas. The competition arenas are open for schooling on Thursday afternoon, Friday until 3pm, and at the end of competition days.Stabling: Permanent 10 x 10 stalls with doors, first bedding is provided. Shavings only. Shavings may be pre-ordered at $10/bag; your order must be received by Monday Preceeding the show – 5pm in order for them to be delivered to your stalls prior to your arrival.Awards: First Place-Prize and Ribbon. Ribbons awarded through 6th place. Ties will not be broken. Test of Choice class placing will be determined by division within each class regardless of which test is ridden. The following High Points are offered: Open, Adult Amateur, YR, Junior and Freestyle, and Show High Score.
Coconino Dressage Spring Show (Level 2) 325089 May 23-24, 2015Coconino Dressage Summer Show (Level 2) 322386 July 11-12,
2015Grandstands/Rodeo Arena, Fort Tuthill County Park,
Flagstaff Arizona
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Dover Medal Class: To be eligible, a rider must meet the following criteria: 1. Rider must be a current USDF group, or participating, member as of the show date. 2. Rider must be showing at Second Level. 3. Rider must be an amateur in accordance with USEF rules GR1306 and GR 1307 and be registered with USEF as an adult amateur as of the show date. The eligible rider with the highest score of 60% or better in the designated Second Level Class will receive the Dover medal and neck ribbon. Winners will receive a $20 Dover Saddlery Gift Certificate for each of the first three USDF/Dover Adult Medals they win during the 2014 competition season. Riders who win three USDF/Dover Adult Amateur medals in the same competition year will receive the USDF/Dover National Merit Award. All riders who qualify for a USDF/Dover National Merit award will be eligible to compete for the USDF/Dover Adult Medal National Championship. For more information about the Dover Program, visit www.usdf.org.Concessions: Available on grounds.Directions: From I-17 south of Flagstaff, take Exit 337 (Airport/Fairgrounds) and go west into the Fairgrounds.Lodging: Comfort Inn, 2355 S Beulah Blvd, 928 774 2225, LaQuinta Inn and Suites, 2015 S Beulah Blvd, 928-556-8666; Sleep Inn, 2765 Woodlands Village Blvd, 1-800-62-SLEEP; AmeriSuites, 2455 S Beulah Blvd, 1-800-833-1516; Econo Lodge, 2355 S Beulah Blvd, 1-800-553-2666; Fairfield Inn, 2005 S Milton Rd, 1-800-228-2800; Woody Mountain RV Park 2727 W Route 66, 1-800-732-7986.Other: Management reserves the right to limit the number of times per day a rider may show, and/or the number of times per day a horse/rider combination may show, and may give entry preference to competitors at 3rd level and above.Limited RV hookups and camping are available at Fort Tuthill County Park Campground. Call 928-774-3464 for Campground information or reservations. RV parking in stable area is first-come, first-served. Camping fee is $20/night payable in advance on show entry. Use of electricity is limited to the horse washing station. Patrons may not plug into the outlets at the barn. Exhibitors Party on Saturday night at 6:30pm, buffet, ticket included with entry. Additional dinner tickets $15.All updates and information can be found on the website: www.coconinohorsetrials.com Pets: USEF GR301.6: Dogs are not permitted to be loose on competition grounds and must be on a leash or otherwise contained. Individuals must not lead dogs on a leash while mounted. Dog owners failing to comply with this rule may be subject to penalty under Chapters 6 and 7, as well as issuance of warning cards. Effective 1/16/06.Operation of Motorized Vehicles: USEF GR301.5: Minors who do not have a valid driver’s license which allows them to operate a motorized vehicle in the state in which they reside will not be permitted to operate a motorized vehicle of any kind including, but not limited to, golf carts, motorcycles, scooters, or farm utility vehicles on the competition grounds of licensed competitions. Minors who have a valid temporary license may operate the above described motorized vehicles as long as they are accompanied by an adult with a valid driver’s license. Violations of this rule will be cause for sanctions against the parent(s), guardian(s) and/or trainer(s) who are responsible for the child committing the offense. Penalties may include exclusion of the child, parent(s), guardian(s), and/or trainer(s) from the competition grounds for the remainder of the competition and charges being filed against any of the above individuals in accordance with Rule 7. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule.
Prevent Injury ...Wear an ASTM-SEI Approved Riding Hel-
met Every Ride, Every Time
Injuries sustained as a result of horse riding are common ...
Head injuries outnumber spinal injuries by five to one.
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HORSES OF THE YEAR
Sandra Kale Award 69.285 El Da Vinci Cynthia Course/Kailee Surplus
Musical Freestyle - Horse / Rider CombinationAdult Amateur [TL - 4th] 65.944 Plato En Rouge Lynn McKinney
Cameo Award Owner/Rider70.921 Don Angelo Ann Damiano/Cyndi Jackson60.961 Sylvano Lucy Ziurys
Training Horse Owner/Rider72.733 Slipstream Sherrill Tripp/Paula Paglia69.067 Prince Caspian Melisa Sannes
First Level74.337 Chalk Hill’s Lord Frederick Missy Gilliland73.710 Rianna Kendall Brookhart/Beverly Rogers
Second Level69.866 Rianna Kendall Brookhart/Beverly Rogers69.603 El Da Vinci Cynthia Course/Kailee Surplus Third Level68.803 Santiago SF Kailee Surplus66.902 Hermione NSF Diane DeBenedetto/Missy Gilliland Fourth Level69.390 Santiago SF Kailee Surplus67.364 Aragorn Sue Leutwyler FEI Horses71.360 Risky Business Cyndi Jackson70.877 Don Angelo Ann Damiano/Cyndi Jackson
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ADA 2014 Year End Award STANDINGSOnline NOW!
www.azdressage.orgCelebrate ADA YEA winners and their awards at the
Spring Show Competitor’s Party Celebration on Saturday Evening.Evening Festivties Include
Quadrille Exibition / YEA Ceremony / Dorie Vlatten-Schmitz celebrates the Retirement of her Horse
Watch for Details in the Spring Celebration Show Manager’s Letter
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2014 Pantano Candidates for the Hat
By Division / Rider
ADULT AMATEUR
Rider Level Score Horse ShowAyres, Amy 2L 65.952 LJS Sublime ADA Spring CelebrationBowles, Lara 3L 63.077 Fameus ADA Spring CelebrationBuchanan, Anne 1L 76.034 SkyHit Mountain Air DressageBuchanan, Anne 1L 75.161 SkyHit ADA Spring CelebrationBuchanan, Anne 4L 64.324 Martini TDC Winter Heat 1Carson, Deborah 4L 67.714 Merlin Mountain Air DressageCarson, Deborah 4L 66.857 Merlin Dressage in the PinesCombs, Michell PSG 63.947 Affen-Keefer ADA Spring CelebrationEarl, Kate 3L 62.237 Goldika Mountain Air DressageEarl, Kate 3L 61.053 Goldika Dressage in the PinesFinnegan, Kara 2L 61.579 Talara Winter Heat 1Kurbat, Margaret 2L 64.857 Solana TDC Winter Heat 2LaCroix, Cindi 2L 61.071 Marbella TDC March Madness 2Leutwyler, Susan 4L 70.875 Aragorn ADA Spring CelebrationLeutwyler, Susan 4L 64.730 Aragorn ADA Fun in FebruaryLorenzen, Kay 4L 67.857 Wendo TDC March Madness 2Lorenzen, Kay 4L 67.286 Wendo TDC Winter Heat 2Lorenzen, Kay 4L 66.429 Wendo TDC March Madness 1Maland, Lia TL 73.571 Sophina LS TDC March Madness 1Maland, Lia 1L 75.000 Sophina LS TDC March Madness 2McFadden, Marji 2L 69.714 Bacioni ADA Fun in FebruaryMcKinney, Lynn 3L 66.923 Plato En Rouge CoconinoMcKinney, Lynn FS (3rd Lvl) 66.333 Plato En Rouge CoconinoMcKinney, Lynn FS (3rd Lvl) 65.833 Plato En Rouge ADA Fun in FebruaryMcKinney, Lynn FS (3rd Lvl) 65.667 Plato En Rouge ADA Spring CelebrationMcKinney, Lynn FS (3rd Lvl) 63.833 Plato En Rouge TDC March Madness 1Peabody, Meredith 1L 68.448 My-T CoconinoPollack, Jaime TL 67.321 I Wont Kiss N Tell Mountain Air DressagePowers, Sondra 1L 67.258 Aegyptian Gold TDC Winter Heat 2Powers, Sondra 1L 66.622 Aegyptian Gold TDC Winter Heat 1Powers, Sondra 1L 65.645 Aegyptian Gold Dressage in the PinesPribble, Kimberly 1L 62.258 Featuring Abigail TDC March Madness 1Pribble, Kimberly 2L 61.310 Featuring Abigail TDC March Madness 1Radda, Tania TL 67.500 Teodoro III TDC Winter Heat 2Radda, Tania TL 65.208 Teodoro III TDC Winter Heat 1Roth, Amy TL 67.400 Dalmiro TDC March Madness 2Roth, Amy TL 67.000 Dalmiro Dressage in the PinesSannes, Melisa TL 73.000 Prince Caspian ADA Spring CelebrationSannes, Melisa TL 67.800 Prince Caspian ADA Fun in FebruarySelf, Rita 2L 61.579 Balderdash BJ CoconinoSelf, Rita 2L 64.737 Zoey Mountain Air DressageSelf, Rita 2L 62.105 Zoey Dressage in the PinesStark-Goss, Michelle PSG 62.895 Prophecy Dressage in the PinesStark-Goss, Michelle PSG 61.184 Prophecy Mountain Air DressageTyler, Lyn 1L 69.032 Princess Czarina ADA Fun in February
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NuggetsDoes your trainer or clinician or fellow rider have some quotes or pearls of wisdom that he or she states that crystallize a concept for your riding? If so, please email them to [email protected] and they will be considered for publication.
From Charles de Kunffy...
“A horse “held in shape” by his rider is only posturing in a seemingly correct outline, usually for the benefit of the inexperienced observers.”
ImportantDeadline Reminders
It’s that time again to renew your ADA membership. You can renew online and pay with your favorite credit card or you can fill out a Membership Application form and mail in your check. Both methods are available on the ADA website here:
http://azdressage.org/become-a-member/
The final payment for the 2015 Futurity is March 1st. See the rules and application form. You can sign up online or by USPS mail from this web address:
http://azdressage.org/ada-futurity-post/
JR/YR Declaration of Intent - April 1st, 2015
http://www.usdf.org/competitions/competitions-championships/najyrc/index.asp
Platinum Performance/USDF JR/YR Region 5 Clinic Series - Parker, CO. Rider Application Deadline: March 27, 2015
http://www.usdf.org/education/clinics/jryr/riders.asp
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NEW TEST SYMPOSIUMBy Michell Combs
The Sacramento Valley Chapter of the California Dressage Society (CDS) hosted the USEF New Test Symposium at the lovely Murieta Equestrian Center on January 10, 2015. Under a covered arena and surrounded by heating lamps, 245 paid participants gathered to listen and learn from FEI 5* Judge, Lilo Fore.
Lilo was on the USEF Test Writing Committee and she is a highly accredited and respected member of the dressage community. The symposium consisted of an introduction to the new tests, demonstration riders who rode a test and then Lilo isolated specific movements in the test pattern. Lilo, clearly a talented trainer as well, coached the horse and rider teams to show the “wow” factor in the movements so we could observe the difference between a 7, 8 and 9! We (Sarah Lindsten, Taylor Lindsten and I) had a great time watching, learning, evaluating and writing down the “gems” and “pearls of wisdom.”
Some specific notes about the new USEF tests:• The skill level for each level and test is in a specific progressive order• The pattern changes are to reflect more rider’s responsibility• The stretchy trot is removed from training level test 1 because the horse may not yet accept the bit and the rider
tended to pull the horse’s head down – not meeting the directives of the pattern• Renvere is removed from second level and put into third level• There is a new focus on transitions to show the rider’s ability to create good riding and throughness in the horse• Changes to the diagonal lines make it easier for the judges to evaluate movements, especially the medium walk
and the flying change• The directives provide more information for the judging criteria• There are now 5, not 6, collective scores. Harmony was moved into Submission.The symposium scheduled three demonstration horse and rider combinations for leach level (training through
fourth). An added bonus was observing tests and movements at the FEI level. Each horse was impressive and the quality of riding was equally very good.
TRAINING LEVELAt training level participants observed the horse’s balance. Lilo shared that each horse has a natural tempo and
the rider should not ride quicker than that. However, the rider does need to influence the energy! Lilo asked the participants to notice the weight on the horse’s front legs. The rider might need to bring back the temp a touch for better balance. In discussing the rider’s responsibility, Lilo says “if you don’t train the movement, you can’t present the movement.” The other main judging factor at this level is accuracy of geometry. Lilo emphasized how important it is for the rider to ride a correct 20-meter circle. The circle doesn’t need a lot of bend. The horse must move “between the leg aids.” Lilo explained that every down transition is really an up transition because the horse is going to a new gait. The new gait needs energy into and through it. Instead of thinking downward transition to medium walk, think up transition to medium walk. Then the rider may be better able to create the energy needed for a better score. At training level Lilo says she wants to see nice riding and to give the horse the opportunity to show itself. She adds, “mistakes are ok.” A horse not on the aids and may be against the leg is worse than a little mistake. The participants asked Lilo about the “training level frame.” Lilo explained that frame depends on the horse’s conformation. The rider doesn’t necessarily have to force a lower frame. A horse with a naturally higher carriage is fine, even at training level. Lilo’s advice to the rider is not to focus so much on the horse that you forget to ride the movement. To the participants, she asked us to think about the overall test. Was it satisfactory, fairly good or good?
FIRST LEVELAt first level Lilo says the judges must look for the horse to be adjustable in transitions and frame. She says the
busier a rider is the less they know what they are doing. Lilo shared that a good way to judge the horse’s halt at X is to compare the halt placement with the reader who is at B or E. That’s an easy visual give-away for the halt being
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early, late or on target. Lilo checks the horse’s tempo by counting out loud such as in the trot: one-two-one-two. Lilo explained that the horse’s inside shoulder can be freer when the outside rein is straight and the inside rein is a tad longer. She had the demonstration riders ride forward and “up and out” thinking about reaching out with the shoulders. She spent a lot of time at the trot and canter explaining through the demonstration riders how to take a fairly good gait and change it to “wow.”
SECOND LEVELNow the judge raises the expectation for the horse and rider. Lilo says that the medium pace shows up at second
level because it requires a degree of collection. In the level itself the shoulder-in is now a coefficient, halt & rein back is a coefficient and the scores for the serpentine and simple changes are separated. Lilo says the judge should observe more balance to the outside rein in the shoulder-in. In having the demonstration riders show the “wow” factor, she had the rider think medium but not do it. She had them ride each beat with a little more lift off the ground, a little more engagement and a little more expression of the gait. She emphasized it is not just the hind legs but the shoulders have to move too. She explained to the participants that collection isn’t “less” it’s “more” engagement and “more” compression. She compared it to a champagne bottle without letting the bubbles out. She asked the riders to ride the medium paces by thinking of the hind legs and let the shoulders up and out. For the canter she said to ride the uphill on the downhill. Get the horse off the ground sooner and ride forward into connection. She said to collect forward. In scoring the movement, Lilo showed us what she expected of the canter and when to observe that it needed more volume. She further explaining how to develop the “wow” trot and canter, Lilo says it begins as a rider movement and then the horse learns to make it their own. She said it was fine to have the rider think they are training a grand prix horse – just don’t do it yet, pretend.
THIRD LEVELIn observing the quality of the half-pass, Lilo had the demonstration riders think trot more than half-pass. She
had the riders go into the “wow” trot and canter then do a haunches in on the diagonal line. At first the riders were so into the mental expectation of the half-pass that they lost the energy and quality of the gait. However, after Lilo’s instruction, each rider improved the movement exponentially. She showed the participants that a rider’s “defensive” position is to ride a little behind the horse. Lilo shared in the half-halt a rider should not influence the neck but should influence the behavior. She taught one rider to release from the half-halt to complete it.
FOURTH LEVELFourth level is where the collected walk is introduced. With the patterns changing, the judge now can observe
movements better. The collected walk is a separate score. The placement of flying changes changed so the judge can see them better. As for the rider, Lilo explained they should not “chase” the horse. She said they need to keep the horse in balance and show expression. She wanted to see an active behind and lift in the shoulders. For the half-pass at this level she had the demonstration riders think a tiny medium and then forward & upward into the half-pass. One of the riders asked how to present the canter zig-zag. She said at fourth level there is time to straighten before the change but, she added, there certainly is not time at grand prix. At that level you zig-renveres to change and zag.
FEIThe added end of day bonus was observing riders piaffe and
passage. The participants learned what the judge was evaluating from the expectation at the intermediare level versus grand prix. Lilo explained how much travelling was allowed before deductions. Then she assisted the demonstration riders to show improved quality of movements.
The symposium was highly educational from both a judging and riding perspective. The talented demonstration teams and expertly organized event made it that much more rewarding. Sharing the experience amongst friends was a real treat as well. It is our hope to be able to offer a similar symposium for the ADA.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MARCH 20151: Final Futurity Payment Due Contact Janet Solanik [email protected]: CFF Schooling Days, Location Carefree Farms, JudgeTBD, Contact Laura Borghesani [email protected]://carefreefarms.net/clinicsschoolingevents.html9: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location: [email protected]: TDC March Madness I & II,Location Pima CountyFairgrounds, Judges Brent Hicks “S” and Sara Schmitt “S”,Manager Jay Chabucos 623 221 [email protected], Secretary Dian [email protected]: Henrik Johansen Clinic, hosted by Equus Dressage, Location: Pinnacle Equestrian Center, Dynamite & 84th Street. Riders $175/lesson, Auditors: $25/day or $50/3 days.Contact Tami George: 602-509-7294 or [email protected]: ADA Spring Celebration, Location WestWorld,Judges JoanDarnell “S” and Carter Bass “S”, Manager JayChabucos [email protected], Secretary Sue [email protected]
APRIL 201512: CFF Schooling Days, Location Carefree Farms, JudgeTBD, Contact Laura Borghesani [email protected]://carefreefarms.net/clinicsschoolingevents.html13: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD15-19: FEI World Cup Finals, Las Vegas
MAY 20159-10: Platinum Performance JR/YR Clinic featuring George Williams Stellar Stables, Parker, CO, Auditor Registration Opens
April 1st, Rider Application Deadline March 27th. http://www.usdf.org/education/clinics/jryr/dates-locations.asp11: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD23-24: Coconino Spring Show, Location Fort Tuthill,Flagstaff, Judges Melonie Kessler “S” and Shirley Rector“S”, Manager Alice Sarno www.cononinohorsetrials.comSecretary Sue Plasman [email protected]
JUNE 20158: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD
JULY 201513: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD11-12: Coconino Summer Show,Location Fort Tuthill,Flagstaff, Judges Tracey Lert “S” and Dorie Vlatten-Schmitz“S”, Manager Alice Sarno www.cononinohorsetrials.comSecretary Sue Plasman [email protected]
AUGUST 201510: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD15-16: ADA Mountain Air Dressage and ADA Dressagein the Pines,Location Fort Tuthilll, Flagstaff, JudgesMike Osinski “S” and Cindy Canase “S”, Manager Jay [email protected], Secretary Sue [email protected]
SEPTEMBER 201514: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD
OCTOBER 20154: CFF Schooling Days, Location Carefree Farms, JudgeTBD, Contact Laura Borghesani [email protected]://carefreefarms.net/clinicsschoolingevents.html9-11: ABIG/USDF Region 5 Championships/ADA
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS (cont.)
Octoberfest, Location WestWorld, Judges Bill Solyntjes“S”, Bill Warren “S” and Cara Whitham “S”, Manager JayChabucos [email protected], Secretary Sue [email protected]: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD31-Nov 1: ADA Fall Fiesta and AZ State Championships,Location Westworld, Judges TBD, Manager Jay [email protected], Secretary Sue [email protected]
NOVEMBER 20158: CFF Schooling Days, Location Carefree Farms, JudgeTBD, Contact Laura Borghesani [email protected]
http://carefreefarms.net/clinicsschoolingevents.html9: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD21-22: TDC Fall Festival I & II and State Championships,Location Pima County Fairgrounds, Judges Sue CurryShaffer “S” and Barbara Ebner “S”, Manager Jay Chabucos623 221 0707 [email protected], Secretary DianSeabury [email protected]
DECEMBER 20156: CFF Schooling Days, Location Carefree Farms, JudgeTBD, Contact Laura Borghesani [email protected]://carefreefarms.net/clinicsschoolingevents.html14: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD
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Change in Requirements for 2015 GAIG/USDF Regional Championships
Effective for the 2015 Regional Championship Program year, the Intermediate B test will no longer be used as a qualifying test for the Great American/USDF Regional Championships, presented by SmartPak and supported by Merial. The Intermediate II test will be the only test used to qualify for the Intermediate II level of the Great American/USDF Regional Championships.The test to be ridden at the 2015 Great Americna/USDF Regional Championships, and US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan, will be the Intermediate II test.
New Rule Regarding Great American/USDF Regional Championship Program
Effective for the 2015 Regional Championship Program year a horse/rider combination is allowed to win up to three times at a level before being disallowed to compete at that level or a lower level (Grand Prix excepted) at the Regional Championship competition. Questions? Email: [email protected]
Platinum Performance/USDF Jr/YR Clinic Series
The Platinum Performance/USDF Jr/YR Clinic Series is made possible with the funding support from The Dressage Foundation.
Don’t miss an upcoming Platinum Performance/USDF Jr/YR Clinic for Your Region! Check out the full list of dates and locations:
http://www.usdf.org/education/clinics/jryr/dates-locations.asp
The Platinum Performance/USDF Region 5 Jr/YR Clinic
Featuring George Williams, with funding support provided by The Dressage Foundation, will be held May 9-10 at Stellar Stables in Estes Park, CO. Riders must be between the ages of 14-21, and riders ages 12-14 competing in FEI Pony classes will also be considered. Rider applications are being accepted through March 27th. Auditors of all ages are welcome, and pre-registration will be available as of April 1. Visit the USDF website for more information.
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The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) and Great American Insurance Group are pleased to announce the prize money for the 2015 Great American/USDF Regional Dressage Championships Series, presented by SmartPak and supported by Merial. Prize money totaling over $160,000 will be awarded at the 2015 Great American/USDF Regional Championships, divided evenly among the nine regions and 35 divisions that are offered, allowing each region to present competitors with over $18,000 in prize money and awards .
Champions in each region and division will receive $306 in prize money and an embroidered jacket and gift certificate provided by SmartPak, official supplement feeding system of USDF. Reserve champions in each region and division will receive $204 in prize money, along with a saddle pad
provided by the Great American Insurance Group, title sponsor of the championships.
“It is with great pleasure that we continue to provide recognition to these outstanding competitors through our sponsorship of the regional championship program,” stated Kathy Sedlak, Great American Insurance Group Assistant Vice President of the Equine Division.
“We’re so pleased that through the generous support of our sponsors, we are able to see this program continue to grow and be so well received by USDF members,” adds Stephan Hienzsch, USDF Executive Director.
For more information about the Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championships,
please visit the USDF website or contact the USDF office.
Prize Money Announced for GAIG/USDF Regional Dressage Championships
Arizona Dressage Association is Proud to host the GAIG/USDF Region 5 Dressage Championships this Year
October 9-11th, 2015, WestWorld of ScottdaleRegional Qualifying Criteria >
Are you Qualified Yet? >http://azdressage.org/octoberfest/
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Show Results ADA Fun in February
INTRODUCTORY TEST A
(C) Hannon ‘S’, 1 Isabelle Tillman Just Gabe 62.500%
INTRODUCTORY TEST B
(C) Sodowsky “R’, 1 Toah Hatch Dacapriella 81.563% 1 Kali Riddell Just Gabe 56.563% 1 Kimberly Kolstad Wayne Carter 50.938%
INTRODUCTORY TEST C
(C) Hannon ‘S’, 1 Toah Hatch Dacapriella 78.750%
TRAINING LEVEL TEST 1
(C) Sodowsky “R’, 1 Catherine Rischard Kaycessunnyday 66.304% 1 Kailee Surplus Isaiah 64.783% 1 Hailey Dahlstrom Strider 62.391% 3 Rebecca Lindy Queen Lateephah 58.261% 4 Kimberly Kolstad Wayne Carter 53.043%
TRAINING LEVEL TEST 2
(C) Sodowsky “R’, 1 Kailee Surplus Habana 72.692% 2 Joanna Sloan Cevato 66.923% 3 Kailee Surplus Isaiah 65.385% 1 Hailey Dahlstrom Strider 64.231% 1 Dawn Winans-Shank Qharma 64.231% 2 Rebecca Lindy Queen Lateephah 61.731% 3 Linda Leon Toppers Duet 60.577% 4 Catherine Rischard Kaycessunnyday 59.808%
TRAINING LEVEL TEST 3
(C) Hannon ‘S’, 1 Kailee Surplus Habana 68.636% 1 Melisa Sannes Prince Caspian 67.273% 2 Dawn Winans-Shank Qharma 66.591% 2 Joanna Sloan Cevato 66.364% 1 Kenzie Riddell Angel 63.636% 3 Linda Leon Toppers Duet 63.182% 4 Rebecca Lindy Queen Lateephah 60.455%
FIRST LEVEL TEST 1
(C) Sodowsky “R’, 1 Reagan Leach Duplicor 67.037% 1 Beverly Rogers Primero Mac 66.481% 1 Talia DeBrigida Elysium 59.444% 2 Tania Radda Teodoro Iii 58.704%
FIRST LEVEL TEST 2
(C) Sodowsky “R’, 1 Dominique Sollazzo Roberto’s Lion 66.719% 1 Tania Radda Teodoro Iii 64.375% 3 Robin Biehl TE Omega 62.813% 2 Lindsay Naas Roy-El’s Belle of the Ball 62.500% 4 Jaime Pollack I Wont Kiss N Tell 61.094%
FIRST LEVEL TEST 3
(C) Hannon ‘S’, 1 Sarah Lindsten Action Jackson 70.441% 2 Robin Biehl TE Omega 66.912% Dominique Sollazzo Roberto’s Lion 64.706% 3 Meredith Peabody My-T 62.794% 4 Melisa Sannes Prince Caspian 61.029%
FIRST LEVEL TOC, SPECIFY TEST
(C) Sodowsky “R’, 1 Sarah Lindsten Action Jackson 68.382% 2 Reagan Leach Duplicor 66.111% 3 Jaime Pollack I Wont Kiss N Tell 62.656% 1 Talia DeBrigida Elysium 61.481%
SECOND LEVEL TEST 1
(C) Sodowsky “R’, 1 Meredith Peabody My-T 55.909%
SECOND LEVEL TEST 2
(C) Sodowsky “R’, 1 Jeanette Lundgren Zanzybar 60.641%
SECOND LEVEL TEST 3
(C) Sodowsky “R’, 1 Beverly Rogers Primero Mac 69.634% 1 Margaret Kurbat Solana 67.073% 2 Kim Pribble Featuring Abigail 59.878%
SECOND LEVEL TOC, SPECIFY TEST
(C) Hannon ‘S’, 1 Margaret Kurbat Solana 69.146%
THIRD LEVEL TEST 1
(C) Hannon ‘S’, Nathalie Eikel-Baughman - Sig the Flying Dutchman 18.779%
THIRD LEVEL TEST 3
(C) Hannon ‘S’, 1 Kristy Doty Peter Pan 70.385% 1 Carol DeGirolamo Up Tempo 67.564% 2 Kara Finnegan Talara 64.359% 2 Katie Ferencik Horatio SF 64.359%
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Show Results ADA Fun in February
THIRD LEVEL TOC, SPECIFY TEST
(C) Sodowsky “R’, 1 Ulrike Rehberg-Sparks F l a s h K 65.513%
FOURTH LEVEL TEST 1
(C) Hannon ‘S’, 1 Missy Gilliland Hermione NSF 68.649%
FOURTH LEVEL TOC, SPECIFY TEST
(C) Sodowsky “R’, 1 Missy Gilliland Hermione NSF 68.243%
PRIX ST GEORGES
(C) Hannon ‘S’, 1 Susan Leutwyler Aragorn 71.053% 2 Kay Lorenzen Wendo 70.000% 1 Kailee Surplus Santiago SF 66.316% 3 Sarah Lindsten Raoul 65.789% 2 Sherry Wolpert Desert Moon Champignon 60.658% 4 Amy Jackson Menjo 56.579% 5 Tamara George Brendan Braveheart 55.395%
INTERMEDIARE I
(C) Hannon ‘S’, 1 Cyndi Jackson Don Angelo 71.184% 1 Anne Buchanan Martini B 60.789%
GRAND PRIX
(C) Hannon ‘S’, 1 Laura Tillman Fashion 58.500%
FEI TOC, SPECIFY TEST
(C) Hannon ‘S’, 1 Laura Tillman Fashion 61.600%
USDF FREESTYLE TOC
(C) Hannon ‘S’, 1 Lindsay Naas Roy-El’s Belle of the Ball 66.000% 2 Kim Pribble Featuring Abigail 65.333%
RIDER TEST (NEW 2015) TOC, SPECIFY TEST
(C) Sodowsky “R’, 1 Kenzie Riddell Angel 70.600%
Next ADA Show - Spring CelebrationMarch 28-29, 2015
WestWorld of Scottsdale AZ
Opening Date: February 4thClosing Date: March 3rd
http://azdressage.org/spring-show/
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2014 Pantano Candidates for the Hat
By Division / Rider (cont.)JR/YR
Rider Level Score Horse ShowDesmidt, Sydney TL 63.750 Jeweliette TDC Winter Heat 2Gilcreest, Ivana TL 68.000 New Yorks Finest TDC March Madness 2Gilcreest, Ivana TL 63.200 New Yorks Finest TDC March Madness 1Gilcreest, Ivana 1L 68.065 New Yorks Finest ADA Fun in FebruaryGilcreest, Ivana 1L 65.517 New Yorks Finest TDC Winter Heat 2Gilcreest, Ivana 1L 64.677 New Yorks Finest TDC March Madness 2Gilcreest, Ivana 1L 64.483 New Yorks Finest TDC Winter Heat 1Goldman, Emily PSG 60.132 Wrigley TDC Winter Heat 1Lassetter, Caroline 1L 69.839 Rustiano ADA Spring CelebrationLassetter, Caroline 2L 62.619 Rustiano ADA Spring CelebrationLonchar, Karlie TL 78.000 Ecco Domani Dressage in the PinesLonchar, Karlie TL 72.800 Ecco Domani Mountain Air DressageManning, Megan TL 68.400 SR Ssavant ADA Spring CelebrationManning, Megan 1L 70.484 SR Ssavant Mountain Air Dressage
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2014 Pantano Candidates for the HatBy Division / Rider (cont.)
JR/YR (CONT.)
RIDER LEVEL SCORE HORSE SHOW
Manning, Megan 1L 63.919 SR Ssavant CoconinoManning, Megan 2L 67.976 SR Ssavant Mountain Air DressageManning, Megan 2L 65.476 SR Ssavant CoconinoManning, Megan 2L 61.548 SR Ssavant Dressage in the PinesManning, Megan 3L 62.895 SR Ssavant Dressage in the PinesMcHenry, Erin PSG 62.632 Bailando ADA Spring CelebrationSuper, Alexandra TL 64.286 Raynyday Final Salute TDC Winter Heat 1
OPEN
Rider Level Score Horse ShowChandler-Brown, Catherine 1L 69.355 Luke Dressage in the PinesChandler-Brown, Catherine 1L 66.935 Luke Mountain Air DressageChandler-Brown, Catherine 2L 70.714 Luke Mountain Air DressageChandler-Brown, Catherine 2L 65.357 Luke Dressage in the PinesDecesari-Normandeau, La PSG 63.026 Rope's Ricochet Dressage in the PinesGilliland, Missy 2L 71.053 Hermione NSF ADA Fun in FebruaryMcKee-Luffy, Bobbie Lynn 3L 65.256 Ms Ringo Starr TDC March Madness 1McKee-Luffy, Bobbie Lynn 3L 65.256 Ms Ringo Starr TDC March Madness 1McKee-Luffy, Bobbie Lynn 3L 64.872 Ms Ringo Starr TDC March Madness 2Overby, Cecelia 1L 67.297 Guinness Stout CoconinoPatton-Rich, Teri 3L 72.763 Ripley ADA Spring CelebrationRogers, Beverly TL 78.000 Romulus ADA Spring CelebrationRogers, Beverly 1L 75.000 Rianna ADA Spring CelebrationRogers, Beverly 1L 73.548 Rianna TDC March Madness 1Rogers, Beverly 1L 72.581 Rianna TDC Winter Heat 1Rogers, Beverly 2L 70.789 Rianna TDC March Madness 1Rogers, Beverly 2L 70.000 Rianna ADA Spring CelebrationRogers, Beverly 2L 68.810 Rianna TDC Winter Heat 2Rogers, Beverly 2L 67.105 Rianna TDC Winter Heat 1Rogers, Beverly Int 1 63.289 Reilly ADA Spring CelebrationRogers, Beverly FS (2nd Lvl) 70.333 Rianna ADA Spring CelebrationSurplus, Kailee TL 71.786 Chestnut Oak's Drummer Boy Dressage in the PinesSurplus, Kailee TL 68.600 Chestnut Oak's Drummer Boy Mountain Air DressageSurplus, Kailee TL 69.000 PS Rudy Valentino March Madness 1Surplus, Kailee 1L 68.793 PS Rudy Valentino ADA Fun in FebruarySurplus, Kailee 1L 67.432 PS Rudy Valentino TDC March Madness 2Surplus, Kailee 2L 70.476 El Da Vinci TDC March Madness 2Surplus, Kailee 3L 70.128 Santiago SF TDC Winter Heat 2Surplus, Kailee 3L 68.333 Santiago SF TDC Winter Heat 1Surplus, Kailee 4L 69.714 Santiago SF ADA Fun in FebruarySurplus, Kailee 4L 64.286 Santiago SF TDC Winter Heat 2Torres, Juan Lopez TL 68.400 Piper's Stewart TDC Winter Heat 2Wolpert, Sherry 4L 65.811 Desert Moon Champignon ADA Spring CelebrationYacobucci, Kim 3L 74.342 Alle In One ADA Fun in February
Don’t Miss it! The drawing for this Award will be held at Competitor’s Party on Saturday Evening of the Spring Celebration Show.
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Barn Tip:Apply Reflective Decals
On dark roads at night, other drivers may only see your reflective tape and trail er lights,
If you lose your lights your trailer may not be seen at all. Does that thought scare you? It should!
Enhance on-road safety and increase your trail er’s nighttime visibility with reflective decals, reflective pictures and reflective signage. “Caution Horses” decals let other drivers know you’re haul ing live cargo, so you’ll need more room to maneuver than other vehicles, and also enhances visibility.
“Place reflective decals all over your trailer’s back and side panels,” said trailering expert Rebecca Gimenez, PhD. “Also apply decals to the in side of the back doors and ramp. That way, you can be seen even if you have to open the doors.”
Brakes and lights are notorious for failing; this is your backup plan.
Good luck trailering pro!Tip? [email protected]
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OUR VOLUNTEER RING STEWARD/BIT CHECKER
The Competition Ring Steward/Bit Checker is one of the most responsible jobs at a show. USEF requires that every competition ring be monitored by a Bit Checker (Competition Ring Steward). The Bit Checker check bits, spurs and whip length and will receive a binder with photos and information on what equipment is legal. They also have a list of the competitors and a show schedule for the ring they are assigned to and can communicate with other ring stewards via radio to let them know if a Judge is running behind or ahead of schedule.
Effective 4/1/14 “THE BIT CHECKER” must use a new disposable glove on each hand for each horse nd will be checking one-third of the horses in each class. Inspection of saddlery and bits must be done at the direction of the technical delegate and must be done immediately as the horse leaves the arena. (See DR126.1i) The checking of the bridle must be done with the greatest caution, as some horses are very touchy and sensitive about their mouths. The responsibility for the correct attire and equipment, however, still rests with the competitor.
REMINDER REGARDING ACCEPTABLE SADDLE PAD LOGOS IN COMPETITIONSaddle pads are optional, but should be white or of conservative color. Beyond the permitted maximum size (200cm square), competitors need to be aware of limitations on the types of logos allowed in competition: “…Breed logos (for horses registered with that breed), national flags (for citizens of that country), riding club/business/farm names or logos (used with permission of USEF or USDF, respectively), are also permitted and must have the same specifications as sponsor logos. No other advertisement or publicity is permitted on saddle cloths or horses” (DR121.1). Competitors should also be aware of GR1307 Professional/Amateur Status rules that apply to the use of logos, as well as potential eliminations that may result from dress code violations per DR123.1.b. When sponsorship is permitted in accordance with GR1306, the name and/or logo of the individual’s sponsor(s) may appear on a surface area not exceeding 200 cm2 on each side of the saddle cloth. No other advertisement or publicity is permitted on saddle cloths or horses.
HINT: To easily determine if the surface area fits the limit of 200 cm2, convert the dimensions of the logo to metric. (1”= 2.54 cm) BEFORE calculating the area. Example 1: logo measuring 4” x 6” converts to 10.16cm x 15.24 cm = 154.84 cm2 Example 2: logo measuring 5” x 6” converts to 12.70cm x 15.24 cm = 193.70 cm2 If square, a 200 cm2 logo would be 5.65” x 5.65”. The perimeter of a logo of 200 cm2 would measure a bit over 22 inches (ie, 4 x 5.65 = 22.6).
Both examples are appropriate size logo for each side of a saddle pad used in competition. Beware of obviously unappropriate logos-- e.g. smiley face, Hanoverian logo pad on a leopard appaloosa, etc.
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Correct method for checking the tightnessof a cavesson noseband (left) and flashnoseband (right).
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