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VADA/NOVA, Inc Newsletter Volume 39 Issue 4 April 2010
VADA IS A USDF GROUP MEMBER ORGANIZATION .
THEIR MEMBERS ARE AUTOMATICALLY USDF GROUP MEMBERS.
Publication Deadline in Piaffe & Passage is the 20th. VADA/Nova WEB SITE: http://www.vadanova.org
Membership Applications should be sent to Barbara Pickering
PO Box 354 Haymarket, VA 20168-0354
All other inquires should be sent to:
VADA/Nova Inc., P.O.Box 398 Hamilton, Va., 20159
In This Issue…….. • Minutes from March Board meeting • VADA/Nova May, June schooling show prize lists • Member of the Month • April Three-In-One Clinic • VADA state year-end award winners • March schooling show results and photos • Scholarship report by Donna Gatchell • VADA minutes from March meeting • Calendar of Events • Classified ads
Halt at X Spring! I don't know that I have looked forward to it more than I have this year. It certainly has been a tough win-ter - for us, for our horses and for our farms and pastures, but looking through the mud to the green grass poking through, there is a lot to be excited about, and this year for VADA/Nova is no exception. Coming up first is our April licensed show at Morven Park, April 11-12 (volunteers needed, of course). With luck, we will dry out by then and enjoy some well-deserved spring weather, as well as great competition with the qualifying classes for Young Riders and young horses. Up next is our first clinic of 2010 - the "three-in-one" riding, fix-a-test and "learn to scribe and score" clinic with Lisa Schmidt, R judge and Grand Prix rider from NJ, held at Looking Glass Farm in Hamilton (see registration materials in this newsletter and on the web site). The focus of this clinic will be on getting you and your horse ready for the show ring through focused instruction followed by practice tests. On Sunday, in conjunction with the practice tests, we are offering training to new scribes and scorers in a relaxed, no-pressure atmosphere Come learn a new skill! Perhaps most exciting, however, are the new developments surrounding our June licensed show at Morven Park. At the USEF Convention in January, I was approached by Jennifer Keeler, Director of Dressage for USEF, and asked if we would be willing to host the Eastern Selection Trial for the FEI World Breeding Championships ( held this year in Aachen Germany). The selection trial was originally planned in conjunction with the Raleigh CDI, but the cancellation of the CDI portion of that show had necessitated a change of location. Of course we are thrilled that our show was being considered and jumped at the chance. This has meant some
significant changes to the VADA/Nova Summer show - perhaps most important among them that it now becomes a "Level 4 " show (in the new USEF levels system), and as such is held to the same standards as, for example, a Regional Championship. We have added the three FEI judges who will be judging each of the three Selection Trials, Gary Rockwell (O), Jeanne McDonald (I) and Natalie Lamping (I), to our existing roster of judges. And we have added warm up classes for the young horses on Friday, and will be having a competitors' party on Satur-day night. I hope you will all take this opportunity to either show under some of our finest FEI judges, or come and watch some of our area's top young horses as they attempt to qualify to represent the US in Aachen this year. Our volunteers will be the key to a successful show, and of course you can get to see the action "up close and personal" as a volunteer! I hope we can show USEF and our competitors that we truly do run some of the best shows around. So here's to less mud, green grass, warm temperatures and an exciting year ahead! Stay tuned for more details......
Alison
VADA/NOVA BOARD MEETINGS All VADA/Nova Board of Directors’ meetings are open to the general membership; the Board welcomes any visitors. The meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7:30 PM at Morven Park International Equestrian Center (in the classroom next to the lounge ). For directions, you may contact any of the Board members or go to our website at www.vadanova.org and click on “Shows” There you will find a link with directions to Morven Park.
Board of Directors
Laura Celia 802-233-7404
Donna Gatchell 703-594-2480
Jessie Ginsburg 703-538-4282
Judy Grass 703-620-4923
Alison Head 540-338-7810 lookingglass-
[email protected] [email protected]
Dilly Jackson 304-283-6959
Sheli King 703-256-8582
Michelle Lachner 540-751-0046
Barbara Pickering 703-754-8506
[email protected] [email protected]
Barbara Pratt 703-590-3176
Nancy Stover 703-860-9187
Holly Wilmoth 540-539-0181
2009 VADA/Nova Officers
President ~ Alison Head V. President ~ Barb Pickering
Secretary ~ Nancy Stover Treasurer ~ Carolyn “Dilly” Jackson
Web Sites: VADA/Nova www.vadanova.org
VADA State www.virginiadressage.org Region 1 www.usdfregion1.org
Rebecca Woodward-Davis
540-338-4573 rwoodward-
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PRELIMINARY SUMMARY MIN-UTES – VADA/Nova Board Meeting March 8, 2010 – Morven Park Classroom – 7:30 PM
The meeting was called to order about 7:40 PM and lasted until 9:20 PM. Ten of the 13 Board members were present. Three were excused. There was one guest. Treasurer’s Report: The checkbook balance as of March 8, 2010 is $8,290.25. The balance is low but there are additional deposits to be made, including a $1400 grant check from VADA covering two years. Our insurance premium for the year has been paid. VADA Report: Michelle Lachner was announced as VADA Volunteer of the Year at the VADA Banquet. The recipient of this award is selected by the VADA President. Officers for the year are Tina Longaker – President, Beth Rippel – Vice President, Jessie Ginsburg – Treasurer, and Alison Douglas – Secretary. The Purple Book costs $6 a copy to print and mail – the same amount the chapters contribute per member. VADA voted to hold a clinic at Morven Park the first weekend in April 2011. Their next meeting is April 18. Newsletter: The newsletter editor presented a comparison of the costs, and pros and cons of using First Class mail or bulk mail to send the newsletter. We do not plan on making any changes right now but will review these options on a regular basis. April Show: There are 30-35 entries so far; they have been coming in at a rate of one or two a day since the opening date. No one has signed up for Opportunity Classes yet. We are looking for sponsors and advertisers for the show programs. Clinics: Two people have signed up so far for the April clinic; we are confident there will be more. We will start publicizing the July clinic in May. Storage Sheds: Things were moved last weekend from the former storage sheds to the new ones. They cleaned out a lot of junk, and managed to get all of the remainder into the new, smaller sheds although there is still organi-zation to do, and decisions to be made about some of the things which were found. It has been asked that no one purchase any hospitality items for schooling shows before checking to see if we have it already. The four people who worked on this project and are not Board members were voted 8 hours volunteer time each.
Year End Awards: The Year End Awards chair will keep the poster boards from our schooling shows for checking purposes. There has been some discussion as to how to define “JR”. We (Nova) define JR as under 21 and YR as 16-21. All VADA chapters should agree to use the same standard. (Secretary Comment: BLMs define YR as 16-21 and JR as 18 and under.) We agreed to give partial proceeds from our May Schooling Show to support Kim Decker’s efforts to earn a place on the US Para-Equestrian Team which will represent the US at the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky. 2011 Shows: We have our licenses for 2011 shows, and our 2011 dates at Morven Park for the March Schooling Show, the Youth Team in July, and the Schooling Show Championship in November. The next meeting is Monday, April 12 at 7:30 P.M. in the Morven Park classroom. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Stover
Spring brings green grass, flowers, and
new foals!
LGF Primera ( Oldenburg filly by Tantris out of Precious)
2010 VADA/Nova Schooling Shows
Show Date: June 26, 2010 Opening Date: April 26, 2010 Entry Due: June 14, 2010 Place: Compass Rose, Haymarket, VA Manager: Debbie Marriott Secretary: Laura Celia 703-785-3300 6738 Bridle Path Warrenton, VA 20187 1-802-233-7404 Judge: Aviva Nebesky, L graduate [email protected] Directions: From Fairfax: Rte. 50 West. Turn left onto Rte. 15 South, 4.7 miles, turn left onto Logmill Rd. (701). Continue 1.7 miles, turn R into farm entrance. From Warrenton: Rte. 29 North, turn left onto Rte 15 North. Follow for 17 miles, turn right onto Logmill Rd. (701). Continue 1.7 miles, turn R into farm entrance.
Phone # to reach management team on the day of the show: 703-785-3300
Show Date: May 15, 2010 Opening Date: March 15, 2010 Entry Due: May 3, 2010 Place: Compass Rose, Haymarket, VA Manager: Candy Allen Secretary: Judy Grass 703-753-8430 note new address 2901 Fox Mill Rd [email protected] Herndon, VA 20171 703-620-4923 Judge: Linda Fragale, L graduate [email protected] Directions: From Fairfax: Rte. 50 West. Turn left onto Rte. 15 South, 4.7 miles, turn left onto Logmill Rd. (701). Continue 1.7 miles, turn R into farm entrance. From Warrenton: Rte. 29 North, turn left onto Rte 15 North. Follow for 17 miles, turn right onto Logmill Rd. (701). Continue 1.7 miles, turn R into farm entrance. Phone # to reach management team on the day of the show only: 703-606-8977
Please do not call this number at any other time
VADA/Nova will be donating part of the proceeds from this show to help Kim Decker in her journey for a place on the
U.S Para-Equestrian Team, representing the United States at the World Equestrian Games in Lexington, KY
Check out Kim’s web site: www.para-equestrian-rider.net
Member of the Month Diann Landau, a VADA/Nova member for 3 years, owns and manages a boarding facility in Lovettsville. She is also currently a substitute teacher for Loudoun county School district, while trying to get hired full time as an Earth Science or Art teacher. Prior to this she worked in
Animation for 20 years, working for both Disney Studios and Don Bluth Studios. Diann rode other people’s horses for years but finally got her own when she was sent to Ireland working for an animation studio. She was there for 8 years, where she evented through training level, and show jumped to 3’6”, she also trained to the British Horse Society Level II certification. She says that being in Ireland was a marvelous experience. Diann is also a USEA Level 1 Instructor. Diann has two current horses. Mithrandir ( aka Randye) is a coming 7 yr old Percheron mare that she started herself and is currently training at Training level. She has competed her a little and plans on doing so more. She also owns Frances Higgins ( aka Frani) a 17 year old Standardbred that she has evented through Beginner Novice and now just trail rides. Her hobbies are “mucking stalls” ( ha ha)!! Seriously, she loves to travel and also as an Art major she has illustrated several horse related books, most notably Sally O’Conner’s follow up book to “Commonsense Dressage” which is called “Essential Exercises” and “The ABC”S of Cross Country Design and Construction”. She also did the illustrations for Lisa Campbell’s book, “You can build jumps, etc”. Diann’s favorite volunteer position is scribing. She says, “It is always interesting to hear what the judges are looking for, and it has been very educational for me” She also jokingly says that “she has become what she used to make fun of: …..a woman of a certain age who gives up eventing and switches to Dressage’!!! Diann has also been a faithful volunteer at many of our shows but she has religiously been a ring steward at our yearly VADA/Nova Breed show for the last 3 years, where she keeps the show moving along really well!!! Say “Hi” to Diann next time you see her!!
Step up to the plate and join a winning team- the VADA/Nova volunteers!!
Calling all volunteers-your help is needed
Here is what is next on the schedule: 1. Licensed show, Saturday and Sunday, April 10th and 11th at Morven Park in Leesburg, VA 2. Schooling show on Saturday May 15 at Compass Rose in Haymarket, VA We need Scribes, Scorers, Runners, Ring Stewards, Golf Cart Drivers (Licensed show), and Awards. And, you can also help with set up and clean up (where you can earn those all important double hours and volunteer bucks)
For volunteering you will receive: VADA/Nova Volunteer Hours, Volunteer Bucks, breakfast, lunch, a gift, and of course our thanks!!
Sign up today and get the position of your choice.....
Contact Donna Gatchell at [email protected] or (703) 303-3446.
Diann and Randye
VADA/Nova Hosts "Three in One" Spring Clinic
VADA/Nova is kicking off 2010 with a "Three-in-One" Spring Clinic with R judge and USDF Gold Medalist Lisa Schmidt on April 24-25 at Looking Glass Farm in Hamilton, VA.
Day 1: Riding Clinic with 8 rider spots and unlimited space for auditors. Emphasis will be on preparing for that first show of the season.
Day 2: Fix-a-test with additional rider spots. Build on your Day 1 experience by riding a test of choice, or come only for the Fix-a-test and get feedback on your progress over the winter.
Day 2: In addition, VADA/Nova will host a Volunteer Training Session in conjunction with the Fix-A-Test - learn to scribe and/or score tests in a relaxed environment.
Lisa Schmidt Lisa Schmidt is a United States Equestrian Federation licensed “R” dressage judge, FEI dressage competitor and trainer and has earned her USDF Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals. She has been accepted into the S judges program. Lisa has trained and shown several horses to the FEI level, including two to Grand Prix. She is currently showing Ihorn at Grand Prix, her Dutch Warmblood mare, Kareena at Intermediare and Tristin (out of Kareena by the Hanoverian stallion Supermax Macho) at Fourth Level. Lisa has been teaching dressage since 1994 and her students have been champions at USDF Regional Championships and BLM Championships.
© Phelps Photography
Name: ____________ Horse: Level: Phone: _______ Email: ______ Please Check options: Riders: Return form by April 10 VADA/Nova Members: Non Members: [ ] Both days - $125 [ ] Both days - $150 [ ] Sat only - $90 [ ] Sat only - $115 [ ] Sun only - $50 [ ] Sun only - $75 Auditors: Return form by April 21 VADA/Nova Members: Non Members: [ ] $15 for one day [ ] $20 for one day [ ] $20 for both [ ] $30 for both [ ] free Sun volunteer training [ ] free Sun volunteer training Volunteer Training: Return form by April 21 [ ] I will attend the scribe training in the AM [ ] I will attend the scoring training in the PM [ ] I will attend both sessions If you are riding, what would you like to work on? _________________ _____ __________________ Riders must include a current Coggins. You will be asked to sign a waiver when you arrive. Please make checks payable to “VADA/Nova, Inc.” Send registration and check to: Sheli King 684 N. Armistead St. Alexandria, VA 22312
Questions? Contact clinic organizer Alison Head at [email protected]. For more information about Looking Glass Farm visit www.lgfsporthorses.com.
Fee Structure
Riders: VADA/Nova Members: Non Members: Both days - $125 Both days - $150 Sat only - $90 Sat only - $115 Sun only - $50 Sun only - $75 VADA/Nova members get preference in rider selections. Auditors: VADA/Nova Members: Non Members: $15 for one day $20 for one day $20 for both $30 for both All auditors participating in the volunteer training for scribes and scorers on Sunday, can attend the whole day Sunday for free.
Riding Times: 45 minute lesson with Lisa on Saturday 30 minute fix-a-test session on Sunday
All Fees • include a light sandwich lunch • may be paid using VADA/Nova
Volunteer Bucks
Total due: _______
Volunteer bucks enclosed: _______
Check amount enclosed: _______
After two postponements due to SNOW, the VADA Annual Luncheon was finally held on March 7. Congratulations to the following 2009 VADA/Nova members who received year-end awards
Schooling Shows Intro Level-Junior 2. Ashely White Fabio 71.250 3. Mary Katherine Fisher Huggie Bear 69.917 Intro Level-Senior 1. Barb Pickering Ziggy 72.333 8. Sally Summerall Lincoln 63.917 Training Level-Junior 1. Juliana Everett Cider (That’s A Fact) 71.768 2. Abigail Bauer At Liberty 68.391 Training Level-Senior 2. Claire Firebaugh LH Jitterbug (Lucy) 68.991 3. Kathleen Kelly Figaro HP 68.300 First Level-Junior 1. Peyton Morris Holley Fourbarrel 70.157 2. Laurel Minnick Artagon 68.832 First Level-Senior 1. Jenny Spain Graystone 68.489 2. Trish Conk Shaman 67.359 4. Melissa Freckleton Tenacity 65.500 10. Robin Dannels Baltic Native 59.363 Second Level-Senior 1. Terry Lockhart Mondeuse 65.477 3. Lise Katz In Like Finn 64.390 4. Alisha Ames Herbstnacht 62.838 7. Michelle King Nikita 60.688 Third Level-Senior 1. Alison Head Remarkable 67.207 2. Jennier Moran Alcantara 22 62.199 Prix St Georges-Senior 1. Jessie Ginsburg Derby 170 66.058 Intermediaire I-Senior 1. Carolyn Jackson Salvador Dali 67.770 2. Jennifer Moran King 64.137 USEF Musical Freestyle 2. Jessie Ginsburg Derby 170 64.305
Licensed Shows Training Level –Junior 2. Nadine Schlonsok Devotion 72.176 3. Nadine Schlonsok Fernando 70.607 5. Chelsea Lee Gabriel Skip’s Lucky Spirit 66.769 6. Abigail Bauer At Liberty 66.231 7. Alex Jackson I’m So Soxy 66.200 Training Level-Senior 2. Kathleen Kelly Figaro HP 69.022 First Level –Junior 3. Laurel Minnick Artagon 66.026 Second Level-Senior 1. Wendy Bebie Viktor 70.344 3. Sonya Hunt Aliea 64.924 Third Level-Senior 1. Alison Head Remarkable 69.074 3. Rose Flannery Al Pacino 029 63.469 Fourth Level-Senior 2. Holly Wilmoth Silco 62.610 Prix St. Georges-Junior 1. Nadine Schlonsok Luke 66.020 Prix St. Georges-Senior 3. Donna Gatchell Contessa 65.197 5. Jessie Ginsburg Derby 170 60.954 6. Elizabeth Thorsey Paco Rabanne 5 60.757 Intermediaire I-Senior 2. Carolyn Jackson Salvador Dali 63.191 3. Jennifer Moran King 61.711 4. Donna Gatchell Contessa 61.481 Intermediaire II-Junior 1. Nadine Schlonsok Ikaros 68.421 Young Horse 1. Nadine Schlonsok Findamark 7.880 2. Nadine Schlonsok Devotion 7.840 Young Rider 1. Nadine Schlonsok Luke 68.303 USEF Musical Freestyle 3. Jessie Ginsburg Derby 170 64.965 FEI Musical Freestyle 1. Carolyn Jackson Salvador Dali 65.500 FEI Young Rider Musical Freestyle 1. Nadine Schlonsok Luke 71.894 Young Horse Breed Shows 1. Rascalla CR Melanie Pai 84.200 2. Rascaletta CR Melanie Pai 81.700 3. Designing Grace Melanie Pai 80.850 4. Denecia CR Melanie Pai 80.100 5. Furstin Tina Melanie Pai 79.500 Adult Amateur USEF level Wendy Bebie Trainer of the Year Donna Gatchell Chapter Volunteer of the Year Alison Head and Michelle King To see all the results, go to www.virginiadressage.org
SPRING COMES TO LOOKING GLASS FARM!
Tired of winter? Want to get your horse out and have some fun?
Upcoming events at LGF: - April 24-25 VADA/Nova clinic and fix-a-test with "R" judge and Grand Prix rider, Lisa Schmidt. Get ready to show - work on your skills and then practice your test in a regulation-sized arena. • LGF Schooling show series I and II - June 12 and June 13. Judges: Debbie Bowman (L Graduate) and Aviva Nebesky (L Graduate). Need a tune up? Trailer-in lessons and fix-a-test sessions available by appointment. Quality young horses for sale including Dressage at Devon 2009 winner, Triumph LGF! Oldenburg stallion "Ruffian" - half price stud fee extended through April. Book now!
ATTENTION!
Dressage riders of Appaloosas bred (foaled) in Virginia are eligible for cash awards in 2010!
Through the Virginia Horse Industry Board’s Virginia Bred Incentive program for 2010, various breeds were provided with funding to reward their Virginia bred horses in 2010. For the Appaloosa breed, there will be a
category for dressage and combined training where participants can vie for their share of $3000 in prize money. Details of the program will be posted at the following website in the near future: www.va4apps.com
You may also contact Kathy Coviello at 732-768-3302 or via email at [email protected].
So, if you or anyone you know is riding a Virginia bred Appaloosa in dressage this year, please look into this program so you can win cash awards. Other breeds who received funding from the Incentive Program have chosen to spend the funding in other areas, but we worked to ensure that dressage riders and eventers are rewarded for their competitive efforts. -Kathy Coviello
VADA/Nova Schooling Show at Morven Park March 21, 2010
Judge: Jaralyn Gibson Finn (L Graduate) Intro Level Test A 1. Katherine Coviello Manzini 73.000 2. Laura Mahoney MD Grace E 61.500 3. Intro Level Test B 1. Teresa Dubovsky Jezzabel 68.000 1. Katherine Coviello Manzini 68.000 2. Laura Mahoney MD Grace E 62.500 Training Level Test 1 1. Kathryn Bennett Just Georgie 65.650 Training Level Test 2 1. Kathryn Bennett Just Georgie 65.357 Training Level Test 3 1. Jeanne Binder Custers Run 62.800 2. Lindsey Davis I’m So Irish 58.800 3. Kristen Elliott Royal Secret 58.400 Training Level Test 4 1. Jeanne Binder Custers Run 61.200 2. Kristen Elliott Royal Secret 60.800 3. Lindsey Davis I’m So Irish 58.000 First Level Test 1 1. Karen Baillie L.H. Jitterbug 69.000 2. Tracy Grady Vulcano 68.000 3. Kathleen Kelly Figaro HP 66.667 4. Stephanie Scilingo Sandusky 61.000 5. Glenna Shawn Mystic Hemera 60.666 First Level Test 2 1. Kathleen Kelly Figaro HP 68.889+ 2. Tracy Grady Vulcano 68.889 3. Karen Baillie L.H. Jitterbug 65.833 4. Patricia Moore Phantasy 61.944 First Level Test 3 1. Amanda Caputo Noteworthy 67.143 2. John Lee Amber Fhitzgerald 66.857 3. Sherry Meier Casandra 66.000 4. Holly Van Sant Riviera 57.143 First Level Test 4 1. John Lee Amber Fhitzgerald 71.579 2. Brandi Benedict SonRise Esther 69.474 3. Sherry Meier Casandra 66.316 4. Amanda Caputo Notice Me 60.000 5. Patricia Moore Phantasy 59.474 6. Amanda Caputo Noteworthy 58.947 Holly Van Sant Riviera 55.263 Second Level Tests 1 & 2 1. Laurel Minnick Artagon (2-2) 59.459 2. Anne Harrington That Darn Houdini (2-2) 58.649
Second Level Test 3 1. John Lee Amber Shakespeare RSF 71.628 2. Laurel Minnick Artagon 63.721 Second Level Test 4 1. John Lee Amber Shakespeare RSF 67.619 2. Anne Harrington That Darn Houdini 61.429 Third Level Test 2 1. Wendy Bebie Phoenix 64.500 2. Jennifer Moran Cadence 60.000 3. Shannon Pedlar Noel 58.000 Third Level Tests 1 & 3 1. Alison Head Ruffian (3-3) 70.000 2. Wendy Bebie Phoenix (3-1) 64.000 3. Jennifer Moran Cadence (3-3) 61.000 4. Shannon Pedlar Noel (3-3) 60.000 Fourth Level TOC 1. Alison Head Remarkable (4-2) 67.727 2. Shannon Pedlar Norbert (4-3) 59.024 3. Shannon Pedlar Norbert (4-2) 57.500 4. Susan Donohue Big Easy (4-2) 56.590 5. Susan Donohue Big Easy (4-3) 52.440
High Score for the show: (excluding Intro)
John Lee Amber and Shakespeare RSF
Second Level Test 3 71.628%
Many thanks to our volunteers for this show.
As has been said before, VADA/Nova could not put on the quality shows
that we do without our stalwart volunteers!
Jessie Ginsburg -manager Joanne Hodges-secretary
Erin Andrews, Michelle Lachner,
Diann Landau, Barbara Pratt, Kelly Weatherhead
Photos and qualifiers on the following pages
Manager Jessie Ginsburg decided to tell the story in pictures………………..
The show day actually starts the day before: picking up show supplies at the storage unit with Schooling Show chair extraordinaire Michelle Lachner
Setting up at Morven. All is quiet before the competitors arrive.
A full show on a beautiful day
No one would know this is a schooling show, based on the stellar turnout of Tracy Grady and Vulcano. And congrats to this elegant pair for their 68% at First Level Test 1.
Where would we be without grooms and helpers? Karen Baillie’s husband ,Fred, holding L.H. Jitterbug after a great 69% in First Level Test 1.
Congratulations to our first group of VADA/Nova members who qualified for the November 6th Championship Schooling Show.
Complete details and requirements may be found in your Greenbook on pages 62-63.
Intro Level Test B Katherine Coviello/Manzini Teresa Dubovsky/Jezzabel Laura Mahoney/MD Grace E Training Level Test 4 Jeanne Binder/Custers Run Kristen Elliott/Royal Secret
First Level Test 4 John Lee Amber/Fhitzgerald Brandi Benedict/SonRise Esther Amanda Caputo/Notice Me Amanda Caputo/Noteworthy Sherry Meier/Casandra Patricia Moore/Phantasy
Second Level Test 4 John Lee Amber/Shakespeare RSF Anne Harrington/That Darn Houdini Third Level Test 3 Alison Head/Remarkable Jennifer Moran/Cadence Shannon Pedlar/Noel Fourth Level Test 3 Shannon Pedlar/Norbert
When the show runner cancelled at the last minute, all the volunteers pitched in to help the show run smoothly. Here, scorer Erin Andrews helps run tests.
The show staff and volunteers enjoying a nice lunch from Wegman’s in the sun-shine. From L to R: Diann Landau, ring steward; Kelly Weatherhaad, scribe; Jaralyn Finn, judge; Sarah Needham, videographer; Joanne Hodges, secretary; Erin Andrews, scorer. Not pictured: Barbara Pratt and Michelle Lachner who were both working when the photo was taken.
High Score of the Day: 71.628% at Second Level Test 3 for Shakespeare RSF with rider John Lee Amber and owner Mo Swenson of Rollingwood Farm
2009 Adequan/USDF National Symposium. By Donna Gatchell
In 2009 I was the lucky recipient of a scholarship from VADA/Nova to attend the USDF Convention in Austin, Texas.
Headlining the Symposium was Jan Brink, who is best known for his wonderful partnership with the Swedish Stallion Briar 899. I was very excited that not only was I going to experience the USDF Convention for the first time but that I was also going to be treated to a 2 day educational seminar with Jan teaching it.
As it turned out, my good friend and fellow trainer/instructor ,Candy Allen, was so excited for me that over lunch one day I convinced her to come with me. This worked out really well because we shared the hotel room and rental car and her wonderful husband Larry” (everyone knows him from the awards table at our shows!) found great airline tickets for us and booked our flight and rental car. So we were set. I had registered for the convention, (which you can do on-line very easily, USDF has it all figured out), we had our flight and rental car booked and the hotel, we were ready to go. On Wed. Dec 2nd we caught an early flight out to Dallals, Texas, rented a car and drove to Austin. We arrived at the hotel around lunch time, checked in and picked up our welcome package from USDF. The Renaissance Inn was super, close to the downtown area, with shopping and great restaurants (Cheesecake Factory!!) within walking distance. The rooms were great and the lobby was decorated with wonderful Christmas decorations so it was a very festive atmosphere. We made our way downstairs where USDF had set up their registration table, where we were given lots of goodies, samples of things, vendor catalogues, along with the schedule of events. We went back to our room and poured over the schedule of events, picking out what we most wanted to attend. There was everything you could possibly think of relating to our Dressage world…………a Freestyle Forum, ( Terry Ciotti Gallo, Sandy Howard, Anne Guptill,); Pyramid of Training Forum, ( Hilary Clayton and Jane Savoie); USDF Competition Managers/Secretaries Clinic, ( Fox Village); Finding Emotional Balance, ( Jane Savoie); Balanced Rider-Balanced Horse, ( Hilary Clayton). These are just a few of what was offered!! Wednesday evening was the Welcome party at Serrano’s, a Tex-Mex restaurant. We headed that way and met up with our now current VADA/Nova President Alison Head, Nicole DelGiorno ( 2009 Junior NAJYRA Gold Medalist) and her mother, and Lisa Schmidt ( a USEF Licensed R Judge). We were all going to go to the welcome party but it was so crowded we ended up at the Cheesecake Factory!!! We had such a great time of fellowship and food!! The next morning we got up early and made our way down stairs to the coffee and bagel shop that was in the hotel. We had delicious bagels and latte’s for breakfast and then proceeded to go to the various roundtable discussions and education seminars. One of the reasons I wanted to go to the convention was because there was an education session on “Volunteer Recruitment” and as I am the recruiter for VADA/Nova ,I was hoping to get some good ideas from this. It was a very educational seminar and it was fun to share ideas with each other on the various ways each GMO recruits and runs their respective volunteer programs. NEDA (New England Dressage Association) has a huge volunteer force; they have over 2000 members and actually have a Bronze, Silver, and Gold Pin award for their members, which are earned by how many volunteer hours are worked!! They also do a calendar each year taking pictures of riders/horses at the local shows and putting it together at the end of the year. On the flip side there were some GMO’s in the mid-west who have small memberships and were struggling to even get their volunteer program off the ground so we exchanged some ideas on how they could get going.. It was a really fun time to meet and talk to other people from other parts of the country and find out what they do in their programs and exchange ideas. One of the biggest things that is prevalent amongst everyone and a theme I hold dear to my heart is that volunteers must be appreciated and thanked and treated with respect!!
Thursday afternoon, we actually went shopping at the stores close by and had an early dinner as we wanted to get back for the evening panel discussion called “Fabulous Freestyles”. The freestyle panel was great. It was led by Terry Ciotti Gallo with Ann Guptill and Sandy Howard. It was a highly informative talk, about selecting music, designing your choreography and ways to maximize your score and avoiding movements at each level that would negatively affect your score. At the end we were treated to a couple of videos from Sandy Howard of some freestyles she had put together, a really fun and informative evening. Friday morning Jan was working with the demo riders and the sessions were closed to the public except for USDF Certified Instructors and judges, so we were allowed to attend the sessions. This part of the convention was held at the Travis Center which was about a 20 minute car ride away from the hotel. USDF did actually provide a shuttle bus for the attendees of the convention, but we had a rental car so we drove. It was unusually cold at that time of year so when we got there we were all quite cold until the heating came on. Jan worked with each one of the rid-ers, evaluating them and deciding what each focus of each lesson would be for the next two days. He did ride a few of the horses, which was lovely to see as he is a beautiful rider. The Title of the Symposium was “ Communication: A two way system of Understanding” and Jan set out and accomplished this with every horse and rider. He talked a lot about “Zones” and that with each horse and rider he started in the comfort zone, warming the horse up in all 3 gaits. He then went on to what he called the “stretching zone” ( not stretching down, do not think stretchy chewy!!) He means this is the zone which is challenging, where learning takes place. The final zone is the “panic zone” where we do not want to go as this is where there is too much pressure and the horse panics and learning stops. He empha-sized always returning to the comfort zone to give both horse and rider a break. There was a good selection of demo riders from a young 6 yr old PRE stallion to the FEI schoolmaster and all the riders did a fantastic job. Saturday and Sunday was spent back at the Travis Center, watching Jan work his magic with the horses and riders. We were shown many exercises ranging from gaining control of your horse’s strides on a 15 or 20 meter circle, to simple changes, tempi changes and pirouette work to name but a few!! Jan was very positive and easy to understand, funny and articulate, and he made the riders feel good about what they were doing. It was a really fun and educational experience, and I know that Candy and I would jump at the chance to ride with him if he were ever to come to this area!! We also visited the wonderful vendors and spent way too much money, but picked up some great bargains so well worth it!! Saturday evening Jan gave a talk back at the hotel. He talked about his life journey, that he was a hockey player in high school and later discovered a talent with horses. At 16 he did a 3 year stint at Flyinge, the Swedish National Stud which is where he met Kyra Kyrklund, his mentor and primary trainer to this day. He started his own business with a partner at the young age of 19, “Tullstorp Dressage Stable” where he focused on the standing and training of stallions, along with sales. Jan was able to buy out his partner eventually and now runs the business by himself. It is home to his three-time Olympic partner, Briar 899, who is now retired. He ended the evening by showing a video of himself working at “Tullstorp” with Briar doing his day to day routine leading up to one of his shows. It was truly an amazing video, and I think there were a lot of people who were very moved by it- I certainly was. It was a great evening for everyone!! Sunday brought the convention to a close and we started our journey back to Washington. We talked non-stop all the way home about how we were going to go home and try certain exercises we had learned from Jan on our own horses. I would like to thank VADA/Nova for the scholarship; it was so worth it- I had a wonderful and educational experience. USDF did a fabulous job of putting the convention together, Jan Brink was wonderful, but also the other workshops and seminars were so educational. I would encourage anyone if they had the opportunity to attend to definitely go. It is great to see the inner workings of USDF, to attend the forums, meet other members from other GMO’S, share idea’s, learn new things, and have a really great time!! Thank you VADA /Nova!!
For Sale by Owner Location, Location, Location!
5 acre horse farm on private road on West side of Manassas Battlefield Park at Catharpin, VA.
House: Two levels, full basement, 4 br, 2 1/2 bath, office, open Kitchen, dining room and living room, pine flooring upstairs and carpet downstairs. Two car garage and asphalt driveway. The farm is beautifully landscaped with many flowing trees, scrubs and plants, a creek is on the boundary. Basement leads to a private sheltered heated in-ground swimming pool and hot tub surrounded by azaleas and 6' privacy fence.
Barn: 2 barns, 14 rubber matted stables, tack/wash bay/feed room, many storage sheds and an office. All barns are fully insulated for the comfort of the horses in summer and winter. The farm has 9 electric and oak fenced yards with shelters , additional shed for hay, saw-dust , manure, one acre field and ample roofed storage or parking area. The farm has a lighted Olympic sized dressage arena with rubber footing under an insulated roof.
Enquiries Libby Anderson [email protected] Libby cell: 202-213-3191 WEB: www.teamworkdressage.com
(photo by Jorden Koepke)
MARY FLOOD
USDF CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR/TRAINER AT
WILDFIRE FARM LOVETTSVILLE, VIRGINIA
IN NORTHERN VA, CONVIENENT TO DC AND MD 540-882-4741
www.wildfirefarm.com [email protected]
CORRECT CLASSICAL TRAINING FOR THE ADULT AMATEUR, YOUNG RIDER,
AND COMPETITOR
YOU WILL WORK WITH AN EXPERIENCED EXPERT
Minutes from the VADA Board Meeting March 7, 2010
Charlottesville, VA
Board members present: Jane Palmer- ShenVADA, Tracey Smith-Oliver- SWAVDA, Judith Harroun-Lord- ShenVADA,
Robyn Nunnally- SVDA, Jessie Ginsburg- NOVA, Beth Rippel-SVDA, Sharon Ackley- VADAF, Alison Douglas-Central, Catherine Kern-Charlottesville, Carter Bass-Charlottesville, Shelli King- NOVA, Tammy Hryczaniuk- Fredericksburg, Alison Head-NOVA. Other members present: Vicky Germroth- ShenVADA, Melyni Worth-Charlottesville, Sandy Johnson-SVDA, Anita Scruggs-ShenVADA, Nancy Lowey-Charlottesville, and Sherrie Booye-Charlottesville. No representatives from NEVADA were present. In the interest of time, minutes from the last meeting were not read, but Alison clarified that the Charlottesville Twin Shows mentioned in the last minutes have nothing to do with the Fredericksburg Chapter. Some members had mentioned confusion from past events using the same “Twin” name. Elections were held and the board from last year was re-elected- Bettina Longaker- President, Beth Rippel- Vice-President, Jessie Ginsburg- Treasurer, and Alison Douglas- Secretary. There was discussion regarding the Adult Team Show embedded with the Charlottesville Twin Shows and how expenses would be divided. It was decided that as the show dates got closer and entries for each received, it would be reviewed again. Information regarding the Adult Team will be sent to each GMO along with sponsorship forms in hopes to generate interest and funds. The insurance requirements for the facility were mentioned and members of Charlottesville and the VADA board will ensure that both clubs are covered adequately. The board voted on the date for the 2011 clinic. The dates available were April 2nd and 3rd for Morven and March 26th and 27th for Lexington. After discussing that the Lexington date conflicted with Williamston and we had no commitment from a chapter to help organize and staff the clinic if we had it in Lexington, the April dates in Morven were chosen. The Purple Books have been mailed and extra copies were given to Chapter reps present for distribution to new members. Ad revenue was down this year and as a result the cost per book was $5.94. As $6.00 is what VADA receives per member, further discussion will be held at a later board meeting. Treasurer’s report- Jessie reported that the combined balances in our accounts was $114,338.22. Members spoke of Courtney King-Dye’s injury and tabled discussion for a future meeting regard-ing our position on mandatory helmet usage. The next board meeting will be held on Sunday, April 18th. The location of the meeting has not been finalized. Meeting was adjourned at 11:30 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Alison Douglas
Member of the Month for March Peyton Morris and Holley Fourbarrel
Have you seen the photos from the Annual Banquet yet?
If not, visit our web site:
www.vadanova.org and go to the Calendar page for January.
There you will find a link to a slide show.
Dianne Boyd graciously acted as photographer for the evening.
Thanks Dianne!!!
VADA/Nova would like to thank VTO Saddlery
for their co-sponsorship of our Year-End Awards. We look forward to partnering with them again in
2010 for another great show season!
Would you or someone you know
be interested in Show Program Advertising and Class
Sponsorships?
You can reach a large number of show participants and spectators by advertising in our
Licensed Show Programs.
We also welcome Show and Class Sponsors and vendors.
Contact Dianne Boyd at [email protected]
CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR 2010 Always check the web site: www.vadanova.org
for any changes or corrections
Clinics and Other Events Apr. 24-25 VADA/Nova Spring clinic (details in this issue) July 31-Aug 1 VADA/Nova Sport Horse Versatility clinic Frying Pan Park, Herndon, VA
Licensed and Special Shows April 10, 11 VADA/Nova Spring Dressage, Morven Park Dianne Boyd 703-777-4846 [email protected] June 5,6 VADA/Nova Spring Dressage, Morven Park Dianne Boyd 703-777-4846 [email protected] June 24 VADA/Nova Summer 1 Breed Show, Morven Park Lori Kaminski 410-398-1740 [email protected] June 25 VADA/Nova Summer II Breed Show, Morven Park Lori Kaminski 410-398-1740 [email protected] July 24-25 USDF/Youth Team Competition, Morven Park Sept 11,12 VADA/Nova Autumn Dressage, Morven Park Alison Douglas 804-339-7495 [email protected]
Schooling Shows April 17 Evergreen Farm, Berryville, VA Pam Dors 540-955-0529 [email protected] May 1 Quantico Riding Club, Quantico, VA Anna Mitchell 540-630-2628 [email protected] May 8 Kingland Farm, Lovettsville, VA Holly Wilmoth 540-539-0181 [email protected] May 15 VADA/Nova, Compass Rose, Haymarket, VA Judy Grass 703-620-4923 [email protected] May 15 Evergreen Farm, Berryville, VA Pam Dors 540-955-0529 [email protected] June 12 Looking Glass Farm, Hamilton, VA Alison Head 540-338-7810 [email protected] June 13 Looking Glass Farm, Hamilton, VA Alison Head 540-338-7810 [email protected] June 13 Homestead Farm, Catlett, VA Robin Dannels 540-439-0994 [email protected] June 19 Homestead Farm, Catlett, VA Robin Dannels 540-439-0994 [email protected] June 19 Evergreen Farm, Berryville, VA Pam Dors 540-955-0529 [email protected]
June 26 VADA/Nova, Compass Rose, Haymarket, VA Laura Celia 1-802-233-7404 [email protected] July 10 Quantico Riding Club, Quantico, VA Anna Mitchell 540-630-2628 [email protected] July 17 Willow Way Riding Stables, Haymarket, VA Jen Moran 703-999-8040 [email protected] July 17 Evergreen Farm, Berryville, VA Pam Dors 540-955-0529 [email protected] Aug. 14 VADA/Nova, Looking Glass Farm, Hamilton, VA Alison Head 540-338-7810 [email protected] Aug. 15 Looking Glass Farm, Hamilton, VA Alison Head 540-338-7810 [email protected] Aug. 21 Quantico Riding Club, Quantico, VA Anna Mitchell 540-630-2628 [email protected] Aug. 21 Evergreen Farm, Berryville, VA Pam Dors 540-955-0529 [email protected] Aug. 28 Kingland Farm, Lovettsville, VA Holly Wilmoth 540-539-0181 [email protected] Sept. 18 VADA/Nova, Homestead , Catlett, VA Robin Dannels 540-439-0994 [email protected] Sept 18 Evergreen Farm, Berryville, VA Pam Dors 540-955-0529 [email protected] Sept. 19 Homestead Farm, Catlett, VA Robin Dannels 540-439-0994 [email protected] Oct 2 VADA/Nova vs CDCTA Challenge show Compass Rose, Haymarket, VA Oct 10 Willow Way Riding Stables, Haymarket, VA Jen Moran 703-999-8040 [email protected] Oct. 16 Evergreen Farm, Berryville, VA Pam Dors 540-955-0529 [email protected] Nov. 6 VADA/Nova Championship Schooling Show, Morven Park Sheli King 703-868-9062 [email protected] Nov. 20 Evergreen Farm, Berryville, VA Pam Dors 540-955-0529 [email protected] * VADA/Nova sponsored activities are in bold print
HORSES FOR SALE OR LEASE
2005 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4: Quad cab, trailer towing package, bed liner. 12,500 miles. Bright silver metallic. Ex. cond. Leave message 703-222-6990 Genevieve (5,10) Weather Lea Warmbloods offer Boarding in Lucketts: 12x12 matted stalls, indoor/outdoor arena, tackroom w/ lockers, 3/4 board fence, viewing room, acreage to hack out. Quiet, relaxed atmosphere, dressage training/sales. All disciplines welcome. Ex-cellent location. A few stalls avail. [email protected] (5,10) Weather a problem! Come to Cheshire Horse Hills and the only time you’ll have to deal w/ the weather is from your car to our facility entrance. 301-372-6302 Kathy or Mike. www.cheshirehorsehills.com (5,10) Heidi Storm Graham: available for lessons at Homestead Farm in Catlett or will come to you. Has competed and won at USDF Train. through FEI levels. CDI & International competitor. Will tailor riding program for you and your horse. [email protected] 703-622-8620 (5,10) County Logic girth: Black, only used a few times, ex. cond. Stamped 32” but measures 33-34” from buckle to buckle. $175. Sarah 703-727-4955 (4,10) Golden Dress “Rom” show coat: New w/ tags, 10L, navy w/ black velvet collar, gold piping/lining, single vent. Made in Germany. Retail $425, selling $225 FIRM. Laura 703-509-4739 [email protected] (4,10)
MISCELLANEOUS SADDLES FOR SALE
Custom Saddlery dressage: 17.5”, black, VLX model, custom made 2005, buffalo leather, med. tree, lightly used, good cond. $2200. Alice Drayer, [email protected] 301-834-7486 (5,10) Passier Grand Gilbert dressage: black, 17” med. tree, great cond., flared panels, w/ girth and stirrups. $2000. Ilona 703-409-0498 [email protected] (5,10) Crosby Freestyle dressage: 17”, wide tree, black, suede seat, V-billets, good cond. $475 Barbara [email protected] 703-754-8506 (5,10) Albion SLK LH: 19”, MW, black, good+ cond. Well cared-for, always stored inside. Front (point) billets removed but can be reattached. Yvonne [email protected] for more info & pics. RARE SIZE! $2600 (4,10)
Imported PRE Andalusian mare :16.3h 12yo Huge mover. Broke to ride/sound, mainly used as broodmare. Wonderful mother, produces exceptional foals. $25K. Main Studbook Han. broodmare, 16.3h 17yo, Produces large, beau-tiful foals. $1000. 717-432-0860 info/pics www.paulbelasik.com (5,10) FEI Lippizzaner geld, 9yo,, large 15.1h. Tal-ent for GP, fun and comfortable, great person-ality. Clean x-rays. $65K. Pure Andalusian/Iberian geld, 4yo 15.2h. Flashy mover, fabu-lous temperament, unlimited potential. W-T-C, leg yields. $30K. 717-432-0860 info/pics, www.paulbelasik.com (5,10) OSB Trak. filly: 16.2h, 4yo, bay, by Peron “Pg” o/o Elfentraum. Shown in-hand over past 3 yrs., in ribbons. Green w/t/c, ready to begin serious work. Sweet, friendly personality. dodgendaja @aol.com 301-834-7486 (4,10) Reg TB mare: 16.2h, 14yo, dk. bay. By Mi Cielo o/o Shall Be Best. Double reg w/ ATA (PSB). Broodmare sound, carried her TB foal & used as surrogate. Easy to handle, good mom, nice personality. [email protected] 301-834-7486 (4,10)
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VADA/NOVA.Inc. Newsletter Editor Barbara Pickering PO Box 354 Haymarket, VA 20168-0354
Upcoming VADA/Nova events Apr 10-11 VADA/Nova Spring Dressage Show Apr 24-25 VADA/Nova Spring Clinic May 15 VADA/Nova Schooling Show