ONE 2017 JANUARY

HIGHLIGHTSPRESIDENTS MESSAGE .. 2 USDF NEWS ................. 5 HDS CLASSIFIED ADS .... 5 EDUCATION E-BLAST ..... 8 2017 HDS CALENDAR ... 10 USEF NEWS ................. 13 HDS IMPORTANT LINKS .. 13 CLINICS AND EVENTS 13 SCHOOLING SHOW ......... 15 REGION 9 TIMELINE ....... 20 - 22

Collective remarksHOUSTON DRESSAGE SOCIETYDedicated to furthering the art of dressage through education

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January 2017 President’s Message by Chris Renne

HDS has hit the ground running this January and is looking forward to a year that is full of dressage events in addition to the show calendar. The new board members and I are settling in thanks in large part to the organization and transitional assistance of the past President and outgoing Board Members. The purpose of this newsletter is to make you aware of upcoming events so you can get them on your calendar. I especially would like to draw attention to the grants that are available to adult amateur and open riders and even a grant geared towards judging. The Dressage Foundation has let us know that they are seeking applicants for these grants. There are some great opportunities and I encourage anyone interested to apply – it is easier than you think and no special skill is required other than keen interest and a goal that meets the criteria of the grant.

Congratulations to all the HDS year end award recipients for both the Recognized Shows and the Schooling Shows. We know how much time, effort and plain hard work goes into earning eligibility for the awards and to be Champion and Reserve Champion at the levels is certainly an achievement. Congratulations also to all the eligible riders and good luck this year. My next message will focus on additional show events and outline some exciting news for this show season (teaser HDS awarded the Southern Breeders’ Championship to be held at the Laborious II show).

Conrad Schumacher has agreed to come back this year for another Three Part FEI Training Series. It seems that quite a few horse and riders are moving up the levels and we hope to see some new faces as well as past participants apply for the series. Part One of the 2017 FEI Training Series with Conrad Schumacher will be February 13-15, 2017 at The Woodlands Equestrian Club. Applications are simple and available online at the HDS Website. HDS members can audit for FREE. Conrad is from Germany and was German National Champion in his youth. He is known throughout the world for his exceptional dressage training skills. He has trained multiple riders from different countries to Olympic and World medals. This is a rare opportunity for HDS members to watch a dressage master at work.

March 1, 2017 is the deadline for The Dressage Foundation Evie Tumlin Fund. The goal of the fund is to provide financial assistance to Region 9 adult amateur riders to aid in their development in dressage. Grants range from $250 - 750 and are to be used for educational experiences to further the AA’s knowledge of dressage. To apply go to The Dressage Foundation website.

This is not the only grant that TDF offers and the deadlines vary. HDS has posted the deadlines, but they are subject to change so the best place to go is directly to The Dressage Foundation webpage.

The USDF Sport Horse Prospect Forum with Willy Arts and Michael Bragdell will, for the first time, be held in Houston May 13-14, 2017. The Forum will take place at Isabella Farms. There is more information on this event at USDF.org/education. The Forum is designed to bridge the gap between in-hand work and the Young Horse dressage tests. Demonstration riders are needed.

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank our outstanding volunteers at the shows and at the events - without our volunteers HDS could not function. We will have plenty of volunteer opportunities throughout the year. As a reminder the four hour volunteer requirement will be in full force for those seeking end of the year award eligibility. If you have any questions about hours check out the HDS website or contact us. Our contact information is online. Again, we are really looking forward to an exciting year.

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USDF NEWS:

CLASSIFIED ADS:

NOTE: Ads for the Newsletter and Web must be received by the 15 of the month. Newsletter ads received prior to the 15 of the month will be published in the following month’s issue of the newsletter. Web Ads will be updated once a month. HDS Member ads will be posted for six months. For classified ad in the website or newsletter, send ad info to Susann Glenn (susannglenn@sbcglobal.net)

HORSES SERVICES  

TACK & EQUIPMENT TRAINING/INSTRUCTION TRAILERS/TRUCKS FACILITIES/PROPERTIES BOARDING

Dr. Samuel Barish to Receive 2016 USDF Lifetime Achievement Award -The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased to announce that Dr. Samuel Barish will be presented with the 2016 USDF Lifetime Achievement Award at the Salute Gala and Annual Awards Banquet, on December 3, 2016, during the Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention in St. Louis, MO. Recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award are long time members of USDF, who have shown a lifetime of dedication to the organization through their volunteer efforts, as well as having played an instrumental role in developing programs, projects, and committees that have contributed to USDF's mission. Read more here

USDF Announces New Adult Education Initiative - The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased to announce the launch of the USDF National Education Initiative that will begin April 1, 2017. The purpose of this new program is to support GMOs in creating and maintaining affordable riding and educational opportunities for adults. The Initiative will offer four event formats that can be adapted to each GMOs needs: riding clinics/symposia, ride-a-tests, camps, and unmounted events. USDF will work with GMOs and their chapters to develop new events to enhance the education offerings in their local communities. GMOs will plan and facilitate approved events, with organizational and advertising support from USDF. In addition to this new program, approved events will also be eligible to apply for a USDF National Education Initiative Grant. These new grants will offer funding opportunities to help GMOs and their chapters get their education programs started. Grants will be split among three application deadlines with regional/geographical representation considered, with the first application deadline being May 1, 2017, for programs held after September 1, 2017. “The USDF National Education Initiative has been in development over the past two years, with the goal of making educational programs more accessible to our adult members, by allowing USDF Regions and GMOs more flexibility in how, and what types of, educational programs they offer for adults. I am excited about this program and believe it will provide more educational opportunities for our members,” stated USDF President George Williams. For more information on the USDF National Education Initiative and the USDF National Education Initiative Grant, please visit the USDF website at www.usdf.org or contact the program liaison at education@usdf.org. Read more here

Arts and Bragdell to Present the 2017 USDF Sport Horse Prospect Development Forum - The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased to announce Willy Arts and Michael Bragdell as the instructors for the 2017 USDF Sport Horse Prospect Development Forum. This year's event will, again, feature a live forum approach and provide a correct, fundamental system for starting sport horse prospects. The program is for anyone with the goal of developing a consistent training foundation for sport horse prospects as they progress from in-hand to under-saddle, and eventual competition.

This year's forum will be held May 13-14 at Isabella Farms in Cypress, TX. Trainers and horses will be identified to participate through a selection process, and will work with the instructors throughout the forum. The forum environment will also engage auditors, consisting of breeders, trainers, and owners throughout the sessions, in an interactive setting Participants and auditors will also learn the necessary tools to be able to select and evaluate sport horse prospects before purchase, as well as the key elements needed in a trainer.

“We are so excited that this year's USDF Sport Horse Prospect Development Forum will be held at Isabella Farms. This will be the first year we have held the forum in this part of the country. We are also very excited that Michael Bragdell has joined our faculty and will be presenting with Willy Arts. These forums are a great educational opportunity, and are spreading correct training of the young dressage prospect to more and more people every year. We look forward to another great weekend, with wonderful horses, riders, location, and presenters,” stated Kristi Wysocki, USDF Sport Horse Committee Chair.

For more information about the USDF Sport Horse Prospect Development Forum contact the USDF office at sporthorse@usdf.org, or call (859) 971-2277. Read more here

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EDUCATIONAL EBLAST

HDS FEI TRAINING SERIES with CONRAD SCHUMACHER – FEBRUARY 13-15

HDS is pleased to announce that Part One of the 2017 HDS FEI Training Series with Conrad Schumacher will be February 13-15, 2017 at The Woodlands Equestrian Club. This was so well received last year that Conrad Schumacher has agreed to the continuation of the Series. Applications are available online. HDS members can audit for FREE. Conrad is from Germany and was German National Champion in his youth. He is known throughout the world for his exceptional dressage training skills. He has trained multiple riders from different countries to Olympic and World medals. This is a rare opportunity for HDS members to watch a dressage master at work.

For information contact Leslie Rorher, LJRMktg@aol.com, or Christine Renne crenne85@gmail.com.

EVIE TUMLIN FUND FOR ADULT AMATEUR – GRANT AVAILABLE – MARCH 1, 2017

The Dressage Foundation Evie Tumlin Memorial Fund is earmarked for Adult Amateurs in USDF Region 9. The goal of the fund is to provide financial assistance to adult amateur riders who currently reside in USDF Region 9 to aid in their development in dressage. Grants range from $250-750 and are to be used for educational experiences to further the AA’s knowledge of dressage. Don’t miss the opportunity to apply for a grant. The Application deadline is March 1, 2017. Details on the application process can be found on The Dressage Foundation website.

USDF REGION 9 JR/YR CLINIC

The USDF Region 9 Jr/Yr Clinic will be held in April at Windy Knolls Farm. Details to follow…

USDF SPORT HORSE PROSPECT FORUM – MAY 13-14

The 2017 USDF Sport Horse Prospect Forum with Willy Arts and Michael Bragdell will be held in Houston May 13-14, 2017. The Forum will take place at Isabella Farms. For more information go to the USDF.org/education. This is the first time this Forum will be held in Houston so you don’t want to miss this opportunity! The Forum is designed to bridge the gap between in-hand work and the Young Horse dressage tests. Demonstration riders are needed.

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*****2017 HDS Calendar***** All HDS 2017 shows are at Great SW Equestrian Center

January 21-22 Winter Show I&II

Level 3 (includes HDS 2016 Year End Awards Banquet)

April 27-30 Shoofly Farm CDI2* and Spring Classic I&II

Level 5

June 10-11 Summer Show I&II

Level 3

August 26-27 Laborious I&II

Level 2

October 5-8 GAIG/USDF Region 9 Championships and

HDS Autumn Classic (SWDC pending) Level 4

December 9 HDS Schooling Show Championships and Open Show

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USEF NEWS:

HDS LINKS

Clinics and Events

Juniors

Shows and Results

Volunteers

HDS Calendar

USEF Unveils Complete Rebrand, Launches New Member Benefits - The United States Equestrian Federation is pleased to announce a rebranding, launch of a new fan membership, and additional membership benefits. Effective January 11, 2017, the Federation has become US Equestrian and has adopted a refreshed identity as part of a new overall strategic plan for the organization. This includes a refreshed logo that removes the shield element and better aligns the brand with other successful national governing bodies.

Introduced by incoming President, Murray Kessler, at the Annual Meeting in Lexington, KY. on Wednesday, the vision of the new US Equestrian is to bring the joy of horse sports to as many people as possible. This closely coincides with the organization’s mission to provide access to and increase participation in equestrian sports at all levels by ensuring fairness, safety, and enjoyment. US Equestrian will strive to engage horse sport enthusiasts at all levels through enhanced member offerings and consistent championing of horse welfare and fair play initiatives.

The website, USEF.org is now USequestrian.org and has been completely reengineered into a user-focused and mobile-friendly site that offers many useful tools and resources. Member-only benefits on the website include horse and rider searches, standings, and competition results. In concert with the rebrand, US Equestrian has launched the Joy of Horse Sports ad campaign. Imagery in print, digital, and video showcases the bond between horse and rider that is very much unique to equestrian sport. The essence of the ads captures the emotion that is felt and experienced by everyone who participates in horse sports and encourages people to discover and be a part of US Equestrian. Read more here

USEF Upholds Horse Welfare and Fair Play with Stiff Penalties for Doping – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Hearing Committee has issued its first decision imposing penalties pursuant to the Equine Drugs & Medications Penalty Guidelines that went into effect January 1, 2016. The Penalty Guidelines recommend ranges of penalties for violations of the Drugs & Medications rules with regard to particular categories of forbidden substances. Substances in Category IV, which include GABA, contain the most serious penalties. The Penalty Guidelines also take into account whether it is the respondent's first, second, or third offense. Larry Glefke received a 24-month suspension and a $24,000 fine after Kelley Farmer's horse, Unexpected, tested positive for GABA at the Kentucky Summer Horse Show in a Pre-Green Hunter 3'3" class on July 28, 2016. Glefke was identified on Unexpected's entry blank as the trainer. Farmer was identified as Unexpected's owner and rider. Read more here USEF Announces Dates and Locations for 2017 USEF Dressage National Championships – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the dates and locations for the 2017 USEF Dressage National Championships. The U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions will be divided between two competitions. The Grand Prix, Intermediaire I, and Young Adult 'Brentina Cup' National Championships will be held at the USET Foundation headquarters in Gladstone, N.J., May 18-21. The Children, Pony Rider, Junior, and Young Rider National Championships will coincide with the Markel/USEF Young and Developing Horse Dressage National Championships and USEF Dressage Seat Medal Finals taking place at the Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Ill., August 24-27. The following championships will be held at the USET Foundation: USEF Young Adult 'Brentina Cup' Dressage National Championship presented by Dressage Today USEF Intermediaire I Dressage National Championship USEF Grand Prix Dressage National Championship Qualifying for these championships will close on May 1, 2017, The following championships and divisions will be held at the Lamplight Equestrian Center: USEF Children Dressage National Championship USEF Pony Rider Dressage National Championship AGCO/USEF Junior Dressage National Championship AGCO/USEF Young Rider Dressage National Championship Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage National Championships (Four-, Five-, and Six-Year-Old divisions) Markel/USEF Developing Horse Dressage National Championships (Prix St. Georges and Grand Prix divisions) USEF Dressage Seat Medal Finals (13 & Under and 14-18 divisions) Qualifying for these championships will close on July 31, 2017. For further qualifying information and selection procedures, visit usef.org. 13

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DATE BARN CITY JUDGE CONTACT EMAIL ENTRY FORM

12/10/2016 Schooling Show Championships Houston Donna Meyer/Suzan Saylor Jena Tavormina schoolingshows@houstondressagesociety.org www.houstondressagesociety.org

12/17/2016 Solstice Houston Julia van het Reve Jennifer Smith jynnslc@gmail.com http://www.solsticefarmsdressage.com/home

2/26/2017 Sienna Missouri City Pam Fowler Grace Cal Eller CELLER78@aol.com http://siennastables.com

3/5/2017 New Horizon Stables Hockley Leslie Cummings Lynette Diamond NewHorizonStables@sbcglobal.net http://www.newhorizonstablestexas.com

3/17/2017 Haras Dos Cavaleiros Magnolia Susan Mandas Rob Moyar showmanager@harasdc.us http://harasdoscavaleiros.com3/19/2017 New Horizon Stables Hockley Leslie Cummings Lynette Diamond NewHorizonStables@sbcglobal.net http://www.newhorizonstablestexas.com

3/25/2017 Hearthstone Houston Richard Howard Julie Robers ShowSecretary@HearthstoneRidingStables.com http://www.hearthstoneridingstables.com

3/25/2017 Twinwood Equestrian Center Simonton Nancy Murray Lacey Halstead twec.lacey@gmail.com http://twinwoodequestriancenter.com

3/26/2017 Sienna Missouri City Leslie Cummings Cal Eller CELLER78@aol.com http://siennastables.com

4/16/2017 New Horizon Stables Hockley Donna Meyer Lynette Diamond NewHorizonStables@sbcglobal.net http://www.newhorizonstablestexas.com

4/30/2017 Sienna Missouri City Diane Rochau Cal Eller CELLER78@aol.com http://siennastables.com

5/13/2017 Hearthstone Houston Suzan Saylor Julie Robers ShowSecretary@HearthstoneRidingStables.com http://www.hearthstoneridingstables.com

5/21/2017 New Horizon Stables Hockley TBA Lynette Diamond NewHorizonStables@sbcglobal.net http://www.newhorizonstablestexas.com

7/1/2017 Haras Dos Cavaleiros Magnolia TBA Rob Moyar showmanager@harasdc.us http://harasdoscavaleiros.com

8/12/2017 Haras Dos Cavaleiros Magnolia TBA Rob Moyar showmanager@harasdc.us http://harasdoscavaleiros.com

8/27/2017 Sienna Missouri City Pam Fowler Grace Cal Eller CELLER78@aol.com http://siennastables.com

9/3/2017 New Horizon Stables Hockley Suzan Saylor Lynette Diamond NewHorizonStables@sbcglobal.net http://www.newhorizonstablestexas.com

9/17/2017 New Horizon Stables Hockley Pam Fowler Grace Lynette Diamond NewHorizonStables@sbcglobal.net http://www.newhorizonstablestexas.com

9/23/2017 Twinwood Equestrian Center Simonton Nancy Murray Lacey Halstead twec.lacey@gmail.com http://twinwoodequestriancenter.com

10/8/2017 Sienna Missouri City Diane Rochau Cal Eller CELLER78@aol.com http://siennastables.com

10/22/2017 New Horizon Stables Hockley Leslie Cummings Lynette Diamond NewHorizonStables@sbcglobal.net http://www.newhorizonstablestexas.com

10/28/2017 Hearthstone Houston Donna Meyer Julie Robers ShowSecretary@HearthstoneRidingStables.com http://www.hearthstoneridingstables.com

11/5/2017 New Horizon Stables Hockley Donna Meyer Lynette Diamond NewHorizonStables@sbcglobal.net http://www.newhorizonstablestexas.com

TBA Schooling Show Championships Katy TBA Jena Tavormina schoolingshows@houstondressagesociety.org www.houstondressagesociety.org

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President Chris Renne president@houstondressagesociety.org Vice President Angel Gunn vicepresidnent@houstondressagesociety.org Membership Karen Peacock membership@houstondressagesociety.org Secretary Charles Saltzer secretary@houstondressagesociety.org Special Events Chair Devon O’Leary specialevents@houstondressagesociety.org

Recognized Shows Leslie Rohrer recognizedshows@houstondressagesociety.org Historian/Recorder Vincent Flores historian@houstondressagesociety.org

Advertising/Sponsorship/Vendors Lacey Halstead sponsorships@houstondressagesociety.org

Treasurer Bit Fingerhut treasurer@houstondressagesociety.org Publications Malinda Edwards de Mata publications@houstondressagesociety.org

Junior/Young Riders Elizabeth Crawford juniors@houstondressagesociety.org Awards Chair Kristin Cyprus awards@houstondressagesociety.org Schooling Shows Jena Tavormina schoolingshows@houstondressagesociety.org

Education Coordinator Vacant education@houston.dressagesociety.org

Volunteers Emily Conn volunteers@houstondressagesocitey.org

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USDF & Region 9 Timeline

Note: Applications for Region 9 grants and awards are available on the Region 9 Website: www.usdfregion9.org or

contact: region9dir@usdf.org

January

New GMO officers review the GMO Handbook on the USDF Web site. GMOs submit an updated list of officers to USDF office, with copy to Regional Director. Nominations for Region 9 Teaching Excellence Award open for current year. Guidelines available

on Region 9 Website.

February

PM Delegate and Executive Board nominations open. February 10 – Deadline for competitions – submit completed Regional Championships Host Site

applications to Regional Director. February 28 – Regional Board- current year regional travel budgets due to Region 9 Treasurer &

Regional Director.

March

March 1 – Riders Declarations of Intent” to qualify for the NAJYRC are due to the USDF office. March 1 is the final postmark date for ‘Declarations of Intent” to be accepted with a $50 declaration fee. Postmarked declarations of March 2 through April 1st are accepted with a $300 declaration fee.

End of fiscal year for USDF & Region 9.

April

April 1 – FINAL “Received by” date for the NAJYRC “Declarations of Intent” with fee. April 15 – Deadline for PM Delegate nominations to the USDF office. Mid to end of April –USDF Spring Executive Board Meeting. April 30 – Applications to host a USEF Developing Programs and NAJYRC Qualifying Event is

due to USEF by electronic submission. This is for competitions being held January 1 – December of the next year.

May

Region 9 Omnibus Advertising Form available on Region 9 Website. Deadline for Omnibus ads is Sept 17.

May 1 – Nominations for Hall of Fame and Lifetime Achievement Awards to USDF office. First week of May – Regional Championship sites announced. Mid May – NAJYRC Entries in Principle due to USDF office for submission to USEF.

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June

June 1 – Online voting for PM delegates goes live on USDF Web site. For a paper ballot, request through the USDF office.

June 1 – Nominations for the Executive Board (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Regional Directors and At-Large Directors) due to the USDF office. Positions on the Executive Board in which elections are held stagger depending on the year. Nominations may also be made from the floor of the BOG at the Annual Meeting.

June 1 – USDF Arts Contest opens. Youth & Adult. Mid-June – NAJYRC nominated entries due to USDF office. End of June – NAJYRC definite entries due to USDF office, including final stabling fees. June 30 – Deadline to vote for PM delegates on the USDF Web site. Ballot must be returned to the

USDF office, and postmarked no later than June 30. USEF Rule changes proposed by individuals are due to USEF by June 1, and by September 1 if

submitted by USEF committees or affiliate entities. Official USDF proposed rule changes are generally voted on by the Executive Board and channeled to the USEF Dressage Committee.

GMO Delegate Authorization Forms are mailed to eligible GMOs, to appoint representation for the end of year USDF Convention.

July

All entries for the USDF Arts Contest must be received in the USDF office on or before July 1. July 1 – Nominations for Region 9 Teaching Excellence Award close – current year. July 1 – Region 9 GMO Board Attendee- Regional Grant Application for Summer Meeting due to

RD. Application on: www.usdfregion9.org End of July – NAJYRC is held. July 31 – GMO Reports, Regional Board Reports, & Regional Financial updates/ reports due to

Region 9 Director, for inclusion in the Region 9 Summer Meeting packet.

August

Mid to end of August – Region 9 Summer Meeting: http://www.usdfregion9.org/RegionalBusiness/Reg9Meetings.html

August 1 – Deadline to submit Request for Refund of Multiple GMO dues to the USDF office. These refund requests can be submitted to USDF April 1 through August 1 of the current membership year.

August 1 – Deadline to submit All-Breeds declarations to USDF. August 15 – Deadline for Scholarship application for Youth to attend convention due to the USDF

office. August 31 – Deadline to submit Ruth Arvanette Memorial Fund Grant Application to the USDF

office. August 31 – Deadline to submit GMO Newsletter and Web Site Award nominations to the USDF

office. August 31 – Deadline for GMO and Youth and USDF Volunteer of the Year Award nominees due

to the USDF office. August 31 – Deadline for GMOs to return GMO Delegate Authorization form, appointing

representation for the BOG meeting at the annual convention.

Motions to amend the Bylaws generally need to be in process no later than August in order to get through the system. A

Bylaw motion to be considered by the BOG needs to be first submitted to the USDF EB and the Bylaws Committee for

comment and review at least 60 days before the BOG General Assembly

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September

September 1 – Deadline to submit Region 9 Teaching Excellence Award Applications to The Dressage Foundation. Applications on: www.usdfregion9.org

September 1 – Deadline to submit GMO rosters and dues in order for GMO members to count towards GMOs voting strength at the BOG.

September 15 – Deadline to submit Region 9 Horse Person of the Year Nominations to HPOY Region 9 Chair. Application on: www.usdfregion9.org

September 17– TD, Judges, L’s, GMO’s, Youth, Jr/ YR, Certified Instructors, SWDC, TEA, and HPOY pages due to Bruce & Liz for the Region 9 Omnibus.

September 17 – Region 9 Omnibus Ads & Listings due to Bruce & Liz. September 30 – GMO Board/Delegate Attendee to Convention- Regional Grant Application to

Region 9 Director. Application on: www.usdfregion9.org USDF National Nominee for the USEF Youth Sportsman Award. (Timeline to be determined when

deadlines are set by USEF) September 30: These deadlines are the same from year to year.

o End of USDF competition year o Deadline to apply for Rider Awards and Horse Performance Certificates o Deadline to submit birthday to USDF (required for Jr/YR and Adult Amateur awards) o Deadline to declare eligibility for Vintage Cup Awards

October

Check the USEF website for proposed rule changes affecting dressage. October 15 – Deadline for members to submit to the USDF office, Year-End Award corrections,

and corrections to scores earned in the previous competition year.

November

Region 9 “Horse Person of the Year”, & Region 9 “Teaching Excellence Award” awarded at the Great American / USDF Regional Championship Show.

November 30 – Deadline for GMOs to submit final GMO roster for the current membership year. Rosters can be submitted through November 30 for either the current membership year or the following membership year, but must be clearly marked as to which year the roster applies.

November 30 – End of the USDF membership year. Region 9 Board – job description updates due to RD, and post on Region 9 Website.

December [End of Nov. – beginning of December – Adequan/USDF Annual Convention]

December 1 – Initial GMO membership roster and matching dues are due in the USDF office for the following membership year. These are considered late if received after December 1 and late fees will be applied.

December 1 – GMOs must have their Annual GMO Affiliate Verification Form to the USDF office to remain listed on the USDF Web site.

Throughout the Year

Shows may apply to USDF for: Breeders Championship Series & Final- deadline- at least 6 months prior to competition.

Shows may apply for: Dover Adult Amateur Medal – 2nd Level – deadline at least 90 days prior to show date.

GMOs may apply for education grants from Dressage Foundation-at least 90 days out: www.dressagefoundation.org

GMOs may apply for Region 9 Adult or Youth Education Grant- at least 30 days out – for adult camps; seminars; & symposiums. Applications: www.usdfregion9.org

Application for Adult & Youth Team Competition due to RD & USDF.

Check the USEF Web site for proposed rule changes affecting dressage.

Region 9 Board & GMO Reports, regional business meeting minutes, financial statements, & updated Region 9 policy & procedures posted on Region 9 Website.

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