The American Sidesaddle Association's
PHOENIX
Fall 2015
Amy Buchert's little girl, Kaylee proved herself to be an excellent horsewoman! She piloted Candace Griffin Carlson's Welsh Mountain Pony, Blue Blazing Aravis ,aside, stealing the show at Breyerfest! Photo by Amy Biggs
The American Sidesaddle Association 7033 Potts Hill Rd. Bainbridge, OH 45612 Phone: 740-222-0515 info@americansidesaddleassociation.org PRESIDENT
Maggie Herlensky 7033 Potts Hill Rd Bainbridge, OH 45612 740-222-0515 maggieszoo@hotmail.com VICE PRESIDENT Judy Hastings 237 Kuhl Ridge Rd Pomeroy, WA 99347 509-843-1933 fancy_muley@yahoo.com SECRETARY Andee Chapman PO Box 602 Corvalis, MT 59828 740-708-4259 andeechapman@yahoo.com TREASURER Monica Chapman 19777 SR 772 Waverly, OH 45690 740-941-1358, 740-222-6337 mchapman974@gmail.com
THE ASA PHOENIX The ASA Phoenix is the official newsletter of the American Sidesaddle Association, 7033 Potts Hill Rd., Bainbridge, OH 45612. Subscription is part of the membership to ASA. Published four times annually. Printed and mailed copies are an additional $10. Readers are encouraged to submit articles, comments and properly identified photos. We reserve the right to edit all material to be published. Submissions may be made to the Editor: Kimberly Cornelius 2372 Walcot Way Lexinton, KY 40511 email: cornelius.kimberlya@gmail.com Phone: (859) 455-6099 Electronic submission is preferred. If photographs or attachments are too large for email, ask me about DropBox. Copies may not be reproduced (except for one's own personal use) without written permission from the ASA Phoenix and the author. Copyright 2014 The ASA Phoenix and The American Sidesaddle Association. Back issues ofThe Phoenix may be found online: asamembersnetwork@yahoogroups.com.
MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR Vicki Pritchard 355 Sunset Drive Chillicothe, OH 45601 740-656-5856 cvp1193@twc.com
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Kentucky Sidesaddle was represented in the Kentucky Horse Park's Big Barn and Breeds of the World exhibition in July.
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Dear ASA,
News Bits
Can you believe it's September? Summer has flown by with its full schedule of events. CHICA hosted the annual banquet, KYSS was elected to host next year's banquet, Hoosier Ladies Aside joined as our newest affiliate, there was train travel, a parade or two, a rodeo, and Breyerfest! And we're just getting started! The fall schedules are filling up quickly with clinics, hunter paces, cubbing and hunting, end of year championships, and the McDonald's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Be sure to keep notes and photos of the fall activities. The December issue will be in progress before we know it! Cheers! Kim IN THIS ISSUE
Introducing Hoosier Ladies Aside 4 Sidesaddle Sisters of Oklahoma 6 Breyerfest 201 5
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Saddleseat, Dressage and Eventing
Judge/Instructor/Clinician Listing 1 3 ASA Board Minutes
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Tribute
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May 27th
Happy Hauling by Maggie Herlensky
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Southern Ohio Ladies Aside (SOLA) is gearing up for the Delaware All Horse Parade on Sunday, September 13th. SOLA will also celebrate the day with a picnic. Michigan Sidesaddle Society (MISS) is hosting a clinic on Saturday, September 19th, in Sparta, MI. Kentucky Sidesaddle (KYSS) is hosting it's annual clinic on Saturday, October 3rd. The KYSS clinic will be held from 9am-1pm in the indoor arena at Masterson Station Park. Please stay tuned to Facebook for upcoming participant information. Following the clinic, participants are invited to attend the Georgetown, KY Festival of the Horse Parade. This parade is one mile, all horse parade and is very inviting - a great introduction for a first-time parade horse. The next day, Sunday, October 4th, KYSS members will be participating in the Georgetown Festival of the Horse Show. This is a schooling level show with riding and driving classes suitable for all levels. KYSS was also present at the Kentucky Horse Park during Hats Off Day weekend for a special, limited invitation exhibit of sidesaddle with the Breeds of the World shows. KYSS Treasurer, Kim set up a small table of information under a banner in the Big Barn, along with one of the demo Elan's, donated to ASA by Marti Friddle. Ridden participants were Sue Duncan (SOLA), Shirley Gentry (KYSS), Stephanie Hutcherson (GALA), and Karen Martz, Rochester, NY. Kim got a few new seats "in a seat", and the park guests enjoyed seeing the ridden demonstrations. The ASA has been holding several fundraisers in an attempt to offset rising insurance costs, and to further promotion by taking advantage of new opportunities. New opportunities include: The invitation to participate in Breyerfest 2015 (see page for the recap), a booth at The Festival of the Horse and Drum in Aurora, IL, and a booth at Equine Affaire in Massachusetts, in November. Please consider a donation above membership fees, to further promote the American Sidesaddle Association, and subsequently your regional clubs.
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Welcome to The ASA Hoosier Ladies Aside!
Hoosier Ladies Aside (HLA) was established in Indiana in 2001 for the purpose of promoting and preserving the elegance, beauty, and art of sidesaddle riding. Members introduce sidesaddle by participating in reenactments, parades, clinics, demonstrations at special events, and horse shows.
Clinics provide newcomers an introduction to sidesaddle and on-going education for HLA members.
The group is a favorite at Conner Prairie Interactive History Park where they portray the Ladies’ Aide Society in the village of DuPont. The town was attacked by the Confederate cavalry “Morgan’s Raiders” in 1863. Clinician Kit Roszko provides advice on jumping position.
Hoosier Ladies Aside has been honored to participate twice in the Indianapolis 500 Festival Parade. A demo and “Try It” for the Red Hats and Purple Chaps.
ASA members L to R: Susie Davis, Becky Goode, Kathy Sumner
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Nursing home residents recall their mothers’ & grandmothers’ sidesaddle days.
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HLA members also compete with astride riders at horse shows. Founding member, the late Mary Weeks, and her Arabian mare Summer often displayed the art of sidesaddle. Mary, riding aside, accepted the *El Gohara+// award for the most beautiful expression of the close bond between a rider’s heart and the soul of a performance horse at the 2010 Egyptian Event.
Mary Weeks and Summer at The Egyptian Event.
Members love their horses and realize the therapeutic benefits; therefore Hoosier Ladies Aside organizes an annual Charity Ride. It includes a Pace, a Chase, and a Trail Ride. The event provides the public with the opportunity to ride at the private estate Wild Air Farms, home to Traders Point Hunt. Proceeds benefit Morning Dove Therapeutic Riding, Inc.
The art of aside riding has been carried down through the ages by countless generations of women. Now, in modern times, Hoosier Ladies Aside carries on the art with modern saddles and safety attire. We look forward to riding with new friends through the American Sidesaddle Association. Becky Goode, President Hoosier Ladies Aside
ASA member Donna Huffman competing at Traders Point Hunter Trials.
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Side Saddle Sisters of Oklahoma (SSSO)
indoor arena. Jo Rench and Tory Medlock conducted the clinic, while the girls tacked up horses, helped with The Side Saddle Sisters have been very busy since their the mounting, and Malory Brown demonstrated inception. We have gained about 10 new members, and jumping. A big thank you to the girls that helped: Sydnie Burrus, Lily Ellis, Cooper Connelly, Kiley have participated in numerous events! Flaherty, Adelyn Brierton, Cassidy Wines, and several others. We have already had feedback about doing The club officially kicked off in February 2015, another clinic up in Kansas. participating in EquiFest ofWichita, KS. We have proven very popular in regional parades - A tremendous accomplishment considering we chose, and then made Tori took time to compete in the Norman Round-UP our parade and drill costumes in March, and rode in our Club Open Show, where she came in 1st in barrels, and first Norman Parade and Rodeo in April. May 2nd, 2nd in Trail, Western Pleasure, and Western Riding. found us in Prague winning second place and $100 for the Kolache Festival Parade. In June we were selected Malory Brown and Kylie Flaherty competed in the CCEC Open Show, winning several Firsts, Thirds, and to ride in the Pawnee Bill Wild West Show, in Pawnee, OK, where we earned $300. Our next exciting Fourths. Malory later drew a crowd at the Raise the Bar show, when she rode aside in the cross bar division. event was the LibertyFest Parade in Edmond, OK, followed by the Tuttle Parade and Rodeo, where our It looks like we may have a small breather before we group won second place and $75. Our start getting ready for the Christmas Parades. Jo and performance/drill opened the rodeo, and we were Tori are getting geared up for the Feather Creek Horse invited to ride in the Grand Entry. We must have performed well, because we were contacted and have Trials, a combined training event, where we will both been asked to ride in the Grady County Parade and compete astride. Rodeo on Sept. 5th! At our last planning meeting several folks showed an On August 23rd, we gave a Sidesaddle Clinic at Celtic interest in participating in the Chicago Thanksgiving Cross Equestrian Center, in Norman, OK. Thanks to Day Parade. So, we may see some of you there. the generosity of Marilee Tussing, owner of CCEC, the participants were able to use school horses, and the
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Equifest 2015
L-R: Jo Rench, Malory Brown, Sydnie Burrus
Pawnee Bill Wild West Show
Norman '89'er Rodeo
Setting the pivot. With Malory, Jo, Sydnie & Norman '89'er Parade (Top)
Tori, Jo, Malory, Sydnie,& Cooper
Left: Sydnie Burrus & Cooper Connoly, riding Luna and Milly
Tori Medlock competing aside in Trail class.
SSSO Clinic at Celtic Cross Equestrian Center. Right: Jo demonstrates an apron.
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Above: Mallory Brown showing aside over fences.
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BREYERF
Breyerfest is an annual festival showcasing the Breyer model horses. It is held over three days in July at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky, and features exclusive shopping opportunities for model horse collectors and fans, a model horse show, model customizing clinics, and live horse demonstrations. All of this centers around the "Covered Arena", which is nearest the visitor center. The American Sidesaddle Association was recommended to the Breyerfest selection committee by other participating groups with reference to our member and group participation in other public events. We received an official invitation in March. The invitation stipulated that the number of stalls being made available was very limited, so Kentucky Sidesaddle President, Sam Peterson, assumed organizational duties, and sent word out to gain participation commitments. While we were ultimately not assigned as many stalls as we would have hoped, ASA Phoenix
the American Sidesaddle Association managed to assemble a diverse group of 14(!) riders and two safety walkers / honorary photographers! Breyerfest was ultimately a very positive experience, We did, however, come away with valuable insights which members will need to consider prior to participation commitment should we, hopefully, receive a repeat invitation. Breyerfest is emphatically not for an inexperienced horse. The staging area was, frankly, scary. There were some very dangerous, wholly preventable conditions, which Kentucky Sidesaddle has addressed with Breyerfest management. Experience parade and show horses should do fine, but if your horse does not show frequently, please consider being a safety walker, or borrowing an experienced horse. It's darn HOT! July in Kentucky is akin to July in Florida. Temperatures averaged 90 degrees, and humidity levels were above 70 percent. The stabling Fall 2015
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is in shedrows, which do offer shade in accordance with the sun's position, but offer no relief from the heat. The covered arena is also open air, so if you are susceptible to heat stress, consider participation very carefully.
Because of the sheer number of live demonstrations scheduled, our exhibition time was very short. We were only in the ring long enough for the announcers to read a script of our names, horses' names, and a brief description of the habits, of which we tried to demonstrate a historical sequence of habits, followed by costumes. With not enough stalls came not enough tack stalls. Pack light, but be prepared! Breyerfest is a great opportunity for ASA members to get together and reconnect, and meet new members, and to show off riding aside! We hope we are invited back. We'll accept, gladly, with a new appreciation for the event and more "smarts" for a better game plan.
There was very little foot traffic to the barns. A few people wandered through, but Candace's tent ended up being a club lounge, rather than a learning and promotional center. Not that a lounge is bad! But we were glad we didn't carry the demo saddle. The Kentucky Horse Park itself is crowded! Breyerfest always coincides with other horse shows. This year it shared the park with the North American Junior and Young Riders Championship (NAJYRC), which is an FEI (international) horse show. This made for excellent real-horse related shopping, and an ~ Kimberly Cornelius, Kentucky Sidesaddle opportunity to watch great riding. It also made for lack of access to certain areas, and not enough Photos by Amy Biggs, Candace Griffin Carlson, Susie bathrooms. Lawson-Markley, and David Herlensky ASA Phoenix
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AMERICAN SIDESADDLE ASSOCIATION (ASA) seat whip or cane. A single blunt spur is optional. DRESS AND TACK GUIDELINES The saddle must be of a modern English cut-back type, if at all possible; however, English pleasure This booklet is being published in sections in The sidesaddles of conservative off-side are acceptable for Phoenix. Members may print each installment and handicapped accommodations. Contoured saddle assemble the entire booklet. pads are acceptable. Western sidesaddles are not allowed. Installment #1: Overview and Guidelines, Types of Saddles, Informal Hunt Seat, Formal Hunt Seat. FORMAL SADDLE SEAT ATTIRE AND TACK Installment #2: Dressage, Informal Saddle Seat, Formal Saddleseat, and Eventing. Installment #3: Formal Saddle Seat attire: A tuxedo style jacket with Western Riding, Endurance and Competitive Trail, and satin lapel or shawl collar is preferred; and of plain Spanish. Installment #4: Period Sidesaddle, fabric, if possible. Black, midnight blue, chocolate, or Renaissance, Costume/Parade, Regional Affiliate Club gray suit fabrics are best and the apron should match. Contacts, References, and Judge/Instructor/Clinician The shirt should be a tuxedo style with a stiff or (JIC) Listing. pleated front and a wing-tip collar. Shirt studs of white or black are required. A black or white INFORMAL SADDLE SEAT ATTIRE AND TACK matching bow tie is required, and a cummerbund is optional. A vest may also be worn, but check the club Informal saddle seat attire: The habit is of modern cut rules. Gloves are black leather, and boots are black and color, appropriate to the breed and class or club. leather or patent leather of jodhpur or hunt style. A Use suiting fabric with matching or harmonizing color black silk top hat, polished with a saddle seat crown, for the jacket and apron. The jacket may be cut-away in is worn without a veil. A small single flower front to present a graceful line over the knee of the boutonniere is optional. apron. The lining should match the outer fabric. The Ultra Formal Saddle Seat attire: The habit should be apron must hang level and must be hemmed between the same as formal, but the white bow tie and white the ankle and the left foot when Jodhpur boots are vest must be silk or pique. The shirt studs must be worn. This helps to prevent the cuff of the boot from white, and a small boutonniere is required. Patent showing beneath the apron. High hunt boots can be leather boots and white leather gloves are worn. worn instead, of black or brown color to harmonize Formal Saddle Seat Tack: Accessories include a with the habit. Check with the club regarding boot type. saddle seat whip. A single blunt spur is optional. The Breeches must be the same color as the apron and you saddle must be of English cut-back type, if at all should wear a shirt and necktie that matches the possible. Contoured saddle pads are acceptable. expectations of the astride riders. There should be no ruffles, scarves, or bows. Most breeds require a vest, but DRESSAGE ATTIRE AND TACK check the club rules, as it may be optional. Leather gloves of a harmonizing color should be worn and the Attire at the lower levels up to the fourth for dressage: hat should be a homburg or derby, as appropriate to the One must conform to the current dress and tack rules. particular breed. Check the breed rules. The hat band Consult the United States Dressage Federation must be of the same color as the hat and no veils, (USDF) rules. Always comply with the appearance of ribbons, or scarves are allowed on the hat. A the astride riders from the waist up. Use a hunt cap or boutonniere is optional, and must be a single flower a riding hat with a hard shell, preferably a helmet. If without ribbon or lace, if worn. Jewelry is not allowed astride riders wear derbies or top hats, follow suit. If a except for necessary finger rings, small gold or pearl top hat is worn, a hat guard should be installed. studs for pierced ears, and a small lapel pin. Wear a Lower levels of dressage up to the fourth level should regular four-in-hand neck tie. A plain gold collar pin wear a short coat that touches the saddle. The coat can be worn with the four-in-hand tie. colors are chosen so that patterns in the fabric appear Informal saddle seat tack: Accessories include a saddle solid when viewed from a distance. Check the club rules for when a hunt seat cutaway jacket or modified cutaway can be worn. Sometimes European stocks ASA Phoenix
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and frock coats are acceptable. Wear a level-hemmed apron that hangs between the left foot ankle bone and an inch or so above the counter-seam of the boot. A weighted hem is almost a necessity to keep from having the apron flutter. A vest is optional. The shirt can be worn with choker, tie, or stock tie. Either breeches or jodhpurs are worn, matching the apron color and depending on the type of boot. Never wear white breeches under your apron, as it looks like underwear. Jodhpur boots or field boots can be worn. Gloves are of conservative color. Avoid white gloves, as they draw attention away from the action of the horse. Tack at the lower levels for dressage: Tack includes fancy brow-bands and flash nosebands, appropriate to the level entered. Check the rules. The horse may benefit from a colored brow-band, but avoid gaudiness. White lined brow-bands and cavessons are good for calling attention to a pretty head. Do not use white lined cheek pieces or drop nose-bands. Brass nosebands are illegal and and all nosebands must be made entirely of leather. Flash and plain cavesson nosebands are the most common. Dressage tack is usually black. There should be no breastplates at regular dressage shows. If your saddle has a hanky pocket, neatly fold and place a lace hanky. All tests through third level must be ridden in a plain snaffle bit. If you are unsure of your bit, since there are strict guidelines as to which types may be used, be sure to ask the Technical Delegate. Saddle pads, if used, must be square, white, and inconspicuous. A dressage whip no longer than 110cm, including lash may be carried in all classes. A blunt spur is optional. There should be no sandwich case or hunting appointments. A modern English sidesaddle is preferred, but an English pleasure style sidesaddle is acceptable. If you are going to enter an eventing triathlon, it may be ideal to use the same well-fitting modern sidesaddle for all three of the phases, an English hunt sidesaddle reinforced for jumping with a balance assembly. Western and Period saddles are not to be used in dressage Use a safety stirrup. The girth can be of any reasonable type and a balance girth is advisable. The horse’s mane should be braided, but not the tail. Tail grooming gives visibility to the horse’s actively swinging hocks and back. Be aware that if you pull hair from the first six inches or so of your horse’s tail in order to allow more of this visibility, you will not be able to properly braid the tail again for over a year, ASA Phoenix
as the hairs grow back slowly. Keep the tail hair in good condition by moistening it with water and wrapping it in cloth for an hour or two each day prior to a show. Avoid the danger to the dock from prolonged periods of time in tail wrap. Horses with long thick tails can benefit from tail docking; that is, have someone assist you by putting their arm under the tail dock so that the hair hangs freely away from the hindquarters. At that time, you can more easily judge the short bit of hair at the end of the tail that you will cut perfectly straight across. Attire and tack above fourth level for dressage: It is required that the rider wear a dark tailcoat with a top hat and stock tie. It is customary to wear a waistcoat or vest. The apron must match the jacket to create a habit, and the boots must be long, black, and with a spur. A double bridle is permitted at the upper level, and if used, a plain cavesson or crank noseband must be worn. Check the rules to be sure of all the requirements and check the club for attire and tack preferences at this level. EVENTING Eventing, also known as horse trials or combined training, is a triathlon equestrian event, often over several days. A single horse and rider compete against other combinations across the three disciplines of dressage, cross-country, and show jumping. For eventing, one must have at the ready three outfits and tack. A rider can use the same well-fitted English hunt saddle reinforced for jumping for all three phases of eventing. More experienced riders often have a separate dressage saddle, and even a separate cross-country saddle. Since there can be some components that are the same across all three phases, think carefully to avoid over packing. Dressage and stadium jumping attire is about the same as hunt seat. Cross-country attire is a bit different. Correct dressage training is important to eventing because of the conditioning of the horse. For the crosscountry phase, a horse can not be just brave and athletic, he must also be able to negotiate odd distances and bending lines at a gallop. In show jumping, a horse is asked to move with implosion and engagement. Dressage helps the horse with fluid movement that makes for an all around athlete. Since eventing has its roots in cavalry testing, there is a certain amount of danger inherent to the sport. A noticeable number of
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event riders and horses can and have suffered not only severe injury, but also death. Happily, rules protecting riders have improved and riders must now wear both a safety vest and a special helmet equipped with a retention harness whenever they are on the horse for the cross-country and stadium jumping phases. Additionally, more riders are now wearing air bag vests that automatically inflate if a rider falls.
mandatory. For the cross-country phase, tack is usually similar or the same as for the show jumping component. Leathers should be new or like-new to avoid dangerous breakage in the field. Leg protection for horses is now seen at all levels on nearly every horse. Horse boots that help absorb shock or are very strong to prevent serious injury are also commonly seen. During Cross-Country protective horse boots are taped for extra security so as not to slip when the horse Attire and tack for the dressage component: For the jumps into water. If a horse wears shoes, the shoes are intermediate and advanced levels, riders wear attire as fitted with horse shoe studs to prevent slipping. The outlined in the previous section on dressage. Tack is bridle is the rider’s choice or the club’s rules. A spur also the same, except that a breastplate is often used. and a 75cm whip are optional. Blinkers, standing Martingales, protective boots, gadgets/training devices, martingales, and tie-downs are forbidden. The horse’s bit guards, polo wraps, and tail wraps are not allowed. mane is best left unbraided in case it needs to be grabbed for security. Some riders at upper levels apply Attire for the cross-country component: Cross-country ‘eventer’s grease’ or lard to the horse’s legs so as to attire has a less formal appearance, with many riders help the horse slide over obstacles if they hang a leg. wearing clothing of personalized, often bright colors. Often the colors worn by the rider match the colors of Stadium Jumping dress and tack: You must, of course, the horse’s tack. Riding coats are generally not worn. wear your protective equestrian helmet with the Light-weight rugby shirts are the norm, with no stock harness fastened. A short hunt coat is traditional, or tie. An apron is optional; but if worn, be sure your except when the weather is very warm, and at the apron is weighted at the hem to prevent flipping up and discretion of the Technical Delegate. Helmet covers avoid wearing white breeches under a dark-colored should be black or dark blue unless otherwise required. apron. Your apron should be fastened only with velcro Use your English hunt sidesaddle which has been in case of a need for release during a fall. It is safer to deemed suitable for jumping. Wear your safety vest. not wear the apron. Wear lightweight breeches or For jumping tests at all levels, wear gloves, a habit of jodhpurs and any type or color of boot for comfort. The matching coat and apron and shirt with stock tie and rider is required to wear a protective vest as well as an pin, choker, or tie. Breeches or jodhpurs of a color American Society for Testing/Safety Equipment matching the apron should be worn under the apron. Institute/British Standards for Materials Boots can be black or brown, dress or field. If jodhpur (ASTM/SEI/BS) approved equestrian helmet, properly boots are worn, they must have a matching full-grain fastened at all times while on the horse. All entrants smooth leather leg piece. must be medically cleared before the start of the crosscountry. A medical armband, containing the rider’s pertinent medical history is required, should the rider Installment #3: Western Riding, Endurance, fall and be rendered unconscious. Many riders wear a Competitive Trail and Spanish will be published in stop-watch to track their time so they can adjust their the November issue. speed. It is important to come in on time and not faster, for the well-being of the horse. Tack for the cross-country component: Use an English hunt sidesaddle of sturdy construction and in excellent condition. Ensure proper fit for your horse. The saddle should have a reinforced hunting bar. If you are not a saddlery expert, employ one to inspect and ensure the integrity of your saddle. Be sure it has been properly reinforced and has a good balance assembly. A balance girth is necessary and a safety break-away stirrup is ASA Phoenix
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Judge/Instructor/Clinician (JIC)
Chapman, Andee (SOLA), ASA Secretary PO Box 602 Corvalis, MT 59828 740-708-4259 andeechapman@yahoo.com
Perkins, Hannah (SOLA) 1263 Newland Ridge Rd Waverly, OH 45690 740-222-5544 agk751@aol.com
Duncan, Sue (SOLA) 2561 Leatherwood Ford Rd Jamestown, TN 38556 931-879-1509, 931-239-6234 cell howardsue@twlakes.net
Peterson, Samantha (KYSS), Club President 1550 Trent Blvd, Apt 1802 Lexington, KY 40515 859-629-5491 samma220@yahoo.com
Friddle, Marti (SOLA), ASA Board Member Hundred Oaks PO Box 886 Grahm, NC 27253 336-516-3835 HundredOaksInc@aol.com
Rench, Jo (SSSO), ASA Board Member 1421 Carol Circle Edmond, OK 73003 405-340-0759 renchjo@yahoo.com
Hastings, Judy (NAGS), ASA Vice-President PO Box 459 237 Kuhl Ridge Rd Pomeroy, WA 99347 509-843-1933 fancy_muley@yahoo.com Herlensky, Maggie (SOLA), ASA President 7033 Potts Hill Rd Bainbridge, OH 45612 740-222-0515 maggieszoo@horizonview.com Hutcherson, Stephanie (GALA), Club President 3158 Blairhill Ct Atlanta, GA 30340 404-354-8235 or 770-908-9031 shutchride@aol.com Merkle, Pat (SOLA) 1075 Merkle Rd Calhan, CO 80808 719-683-3103 mkonyxarab@aol.com ladyridnasideco@aol.com
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Riesinger, Anita R. (CA_Aside), Honorary 1439 Kentfield Ave, Apt 7 Redwood City, CA 94061 530-680-6867 Skipndance @yahoo.com Rumpsa, Kim (SOLA) 7590 Brown’s Ford Rd Ware, MO 63023-3127 314-799-5521 spottedrump@juno.com krumpsa@STLMSD.com Watts-Hettinger, Rhonda (SOLA), ASA Board Member Chicaree Hill, 191 Marden Rd Wilton, NH 03086 603-654-6055 Sidesaddle5@yahoo.com Pending certifications: Sue Henkel, Diana Kocunik, Kim Nader, Tessa Lunden
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Marketplace The Sidesaddle Legacy: How to ride Aside the American Way
The Western Sidesaddle, 2nd Edition
by Rhonda Watts/Hettinger sidesaddle5@yahoo.com
by Martha Coe Friddle and Linda Bowlby $20, which includes shipping contact Vicki at cvp1193@twc.com
cost $25 plus shipping
"The Fair Lady Aside, 2nd Ed"
by Mary L. Thomas A book on correct habits and saddles of distinct time periods. cost+ $10, which includes shipping contact Vicki at cvp1193@twc.com
"The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Sidesaddle" by Rhonda Watts-Hettinger
A book that offers a compilation of traditional sidesaddle knowledge, and show and eventing aspects of aside riding. For sale by the author cost= $25 plus shipping contact Rhonda at: sidesaddle5@yahoo.com
Sidesaddle Riding Originally prepared by WSFI with the 4H rider in mind. ISBN 1-884011-06-3 From the collections of Judy Daly and Linda Bowlby. FREE Just pay postage, $3.00 Contact Vicki at cvp1193@twc.com Donations to ASA can be accepted per the wishes of the buyer.
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Western sidesaddle - $600
Fiberglass reinforced original, Catalog Tree. Completely re-built by Tom Nader, Dayton, Ohio. Seat: 1 8" x 1 3", Tree measures 9" across at bottom points of bars. Set for Western Rigging, with points for balance strap. Roller buckle stirrup fixture. A leaping head can be added. Please inquire. This saddle is currently in Lexington, Kentucky. Local trial by appointment, and regional delivery offered. For video slideshow of a 360 degree view, please visit: https://youtu.be/PzRJmJndpbQ (type link into your web browser) Contact Maggie Herlensky or Kim Cornelius (page 2)
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American Sidesaddle Association Meeting Minutes May 27, 2015
Opening The quarterly conference call of the American Sidesaddle Association was called to order at 9:00 PM Eastern time on May 27, 2015 by Maggie Herlensky. Present Vicki Pritchard, Kim Cornelius, Sam Peterson, Karol Kafka, Maggie Herlensky, Heidi Ferguson, Stephanie Hutcherson, Monica Chapman, Rhonda Watts-Hettinger, Andee Chapman, Katey Lunden Approval ofAgenda The agenda was distributed via email prior to the meeting with no objections. Approval of Minutes The minutes of the previous meeting have been made available for review by members. Reports The secretary report was given by Andee Chapman. Since the last meeting, 2 cards have been sent from the club. The cards were sent to Becky Clark for the loss of her father and Carol Palmer for the loss of her significant other. The treasurer’s report was given by Monica Chapman. The current bank balance is $222.66. The current PayPal balance is $693.10. This is after paying insurance costs through August 1st. The new insurance year begins in August. At this time the premium for the next year is unknown. Also, ribbons for the June banquet have been purchased. Monica requested that all PayPal transactions include a description so the funds can be properly applies. Stephanie was concerned about the status of a check from an event in which she participated in Georgia. Thus far, there is hold up due to lacking 501c3 status. Monic will be contacting the event contact person to discuss how to go about receiving payment. Katey shared information on the 1023-ez form for 501c3 status. Kim Cornelius shared The Phoenix editor’s report. At meeting time, the June issue was nearing completion. It will be approximately 20 pages. Topics include the Kentucky Derby, Equine Affaire, and Saddles. One snag is the limited size of the free edition of the publishing software. Kim will troubleshoot the issue. We may have to limit photos in the actual magazine and attach a photo gallery or album. Kim requests members help sell ad space as this is a great way to increase income. At this time only 1 ad has been paid for. She will follow up with advertisers to facilitate payment. Vicki Pritchard brought the Membership report. There are currently 120 paid memberships for 2015. This reflects good improvement. Vicki will be sending a letter to members who have not paid at this point to facilitate additional memberships. One selling point is The Phoenix which requires paid membership. The break down from regional clubs are as follows. * California Aside has 3 paid members. This reflects a loss of 17 long-term members. They will be mailed to facilitate yearly dues payment. * Chicago Aside has 6 paid members. This reflects a loss of 3 members. * Georgia Ladies Aside has 15 paid members. * Kentucky Sidesaddle has 21 paid members. * MOSSY has become inactive. All members have moved to CHICA or SSSO. * Mid Atlantic Aside joins ASA with 10 paid members. * Northwest Aside Group has 6 paid members. This reflects a lost 3 members. * Side Saddle Sisters of Oklahoma has 12 paid members * Southern Ohio Ladies Aside has 38 paid members. This reflects a loss of 11 members due to nonpayment. * Western Ohio Aside has 9 paid members. Open Items Mid Atlantic Ladies Aside joined ASA. This motion was made by Karol, seconded by Rhonda, and no present members were opposed. They bring with them 10 new members. Equine Affaire was discussed. Profits are approximately $400. This may be more as many memberships are coming in due to recruiting efforts. Cost are approximately $575. Although we did not break even, this is the best we have done at the event. Marti donated 17 remaining draft size Elans to ASA. Each regional group will receive a saddle. These will be used at clinics and demonstrations. Thus far SOLA, WOA, KYSS, MOSSY, and GALA have received their saddles. NAGGS and Mid Atlantic Ladies Aside will receive theirs via shipping or members who may be going that direction. CA Aside has deferred receiving a saddle at this time. In addition, 1 saddle is currently loaned out. ASA Phoenix
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One of the donated Elans will be raffled. Tickets are currently being sold. Cost is $5 each or 5 for $20. Tickets can be purchased via PayPal, remember to note what the payment is for, or via check and snail mail. The drawing will take place at the banquet in Chicago in June. The password protection for The Phoenix via the website was addressed. Maggie suggested the password remain the same for the entire membership year. This cycles on March 31st. All present members were in agreement. Maggie gave a report on Derby Week. This year ASA won the Best Mounted Unit. This is the 3rd year in a row ASA has received an award for our performance in the parade. There are a few Derby shirts left. If you have paid but not received your shirt please contact Maggie. Also, there are a few shirts available for purchase. Cost is $10. Please contact Maggie for additional information. Banquet plans were discussed. This will be held in Chicago and hosted by CHICA. Banquet cost is $30 each with a June 20th deadline. This will allow us approximately a $2 per person profit. To reserve a separate area of the restaurant with private buffet we must have 20 people. Right now, 15 people have confirmed. If we are unable to fill 20 seats at the restaurant, Maggie will talk with them about special seating with a limited menu instead of the buffet. Currently bed space is reserved for 12. All award have been paid for. The issue of yahoo groups and the hacking associated with using them was discussed. It was suggested by Maggie that by-laws be amended to make Facebook the official communication method ofASA. Andee suggested creating a once monthly email blast to keep members who are not active on Facebook informed. Sam has some experience with mail chimp. All members present were in agreement, thus the by-laws have been changed. Maggie brought up the issue of needing a Public Relations Chairperson. This person will be in charge of creating flyers and hand outs and emailing them to regional clubs and the email blasts. Andee Chapman volunteered for the position if no other member was interested. All present members agreed. Sam Peterson brought an update on BreyerFest. This is a KYSS event at KHP. Currently all rider spots are filled and stalls are reserved. This requires a $20 payment to cover insurance. However, ground crew is needed. Anyone who will be helping at the event and arriving via personal vehicle should contact Sam. She is creating a list to attain these permits. Stalling for the event is open. Sam reminded all exhibitors to remember cleanliness and appearances are very important. Sam is seeking out a group discount on shavings for stalls. Kim and Andee are getting price quotes on banners for display. Kim will bring a copy ofThe Phoenix for display and Katey will email Sam a flyer she has drafter for previous events. Sam is exploring the idea of a plain ASA logo shirt to aid in recognition at the event. We will ask Maggie to get a quote from the printer in Chillicothe that does derby shirts. Andee will also check with a contact on pricing. Rhonda shared with us that Jo Rench has passed her instructor test. She is waiting on paperwork to finalize her JIC status. No one had heard much about the Sidesaddle weekend at KHP. Kim had spoken to Shirley recently who seems to have the weekend organized privately. Maggie submitted an essay to the Women ofAppalachia contest. She discussed sidesaddle in the Appalachian region. Her essay was selected into the top 12 of 250 entries. As part of this selection, Maggie read her essay to the audience who enjoyed it. Agenda for Next Meeting The possibility of a booth at the Massachusetts Equine Affaire was discussed. This will be November 12-15, 2015. This event has better attendance and booths are less expensive. There are a few members in the area who may be able to help but would need additional volunteers. Mid Atlantic Ladies Aside may also be able to help at the event. This was tabled for discussion at the late summer meeting. Post meeting Rhonda shared via email that she had been asked to give an hour long demonstration at the event. Adjournment Meeting was adjourned by Andee Chapman as Maggie Herlensky lost connectivity. The next general meeting will be in late summer.
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Barn Notes
Happy Hauling
Maggie Herlensky, Southern Ohio Ladies Aside To have a less stressful hauling experience for your horse, look for trailer features that ensures good ventilation - Airflow that does not necessitate the horse having to hang his head out the window. Pad the floor with pine shavings that soak up urine and provide extra cushioning.
SOLA member Sue Duncan shares a laugh with Kentucky Horse Park guests on Hats Off Day 201 5.
Make sure hay and water are available. Keep the hay net full so he has something to do on the way. Use leg wraps wisely. If they come unwrapped, tripping is a serious possibility. Hot weather makes horses uncomfortable. Stop regularly, at least every 4 hours. Rest for 30 minutes, and travel no more than 13 hours a day. Open the windows when stopped.
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GALA president Stephanie Hutcherson demonstrates sidesaddle at the Kentucky Horse Park.
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Thank You Dear friends. We hold you in our hearts.
Mikey
A Belgian horse who saw with his heart instead of his eyes. He blossomed into a sidesaddle parade horse under Maggie's and Hannah's guidance.
Sebastian
Supervisory Editor-atLaptop for the Phoenix.
Chi
Friend and seat tester extraordinaire.
Figgy Puddin
1 996-201 5 Jo Rench's Thoroughbred mare succumbed to COPD. She was a solid parade and clinic mount, and last year was also a Reserve Champion in the Alice
Friend to Diana.
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Save the Dates! All Horse Parade and SOLA picnic, Delaware, OH September 13th Clinic with Michigan Sidesaddle Society, Sparta, MI September 19th Clinic with KY Sidesaddle, Lexington, KY October 3rd Festival of the Horse Parade, Georgetown, KY October 3rd Festival of the Horse Show, Georgetown, KY October 4th Fall Festival of Leaves Parade, Bainbridge, OH October 18th Equine Affaire, Springfield, MA November 12th-15th Clinic with Chicagoland Aside, Kingston, IL November 22nd McDonald's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Chicago, IL November 26
Breyerfest line-up! Left to right: Ruth Reigel, Candace Griffin Carlson, Laurie Presort Proust, Lisa Sidwell, Samantha Peterson, Morgan Reeves, Maggie Herlensky, Victoria Nader, Cindy Sither. Not pictured: Amy Buchert and Kaylee, Anna Williams, and Kimberly Cornelius (she and Sweepit were greeting fans, and missed the photo op.) Photo by Amy Biggs.
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