Volume 14, Issue 4
www.azdressage.org
April, 2014
Sport Horse Clinic with George Walker By Cathy Lee Jones Standing at the sink tending to some dishes my eyes were drawn to the right where a large basket holds monthly riding magazines and readers, on top of the lot was The Centerline. I began skimming through the introductory page but was held by the words at the bottom of the page, the ADA Mission Statement: The Arizona Dressage Association is a not-for-profit organization whose goal is to promote the advancement of classical dressage through educational opportunities and programs, and the rigorous evaluations received at recognized and schooling dressage shows. A mission statement that was upheld beautifully at a George Walker Clinic my friend and I attended last month at CARA. Extremely knowledgeable, yet quite, elegant, and patient, George went about sharing his knowledge of conformation in such a way that participants actually participated. George walked participants through several conformation check points on a variety of horses, noting positive and perhaps negative attributes. For example, the set of the mouth, where the shoulder sits in relation to the rest of the horse, the structural straightness of a horse that is moving freely, and their ability to move across the ground. Doing so he was able to offer hands on education that improved comprehension of our equine partner’s composition, and priceless instruction that asked us to be mindful of the horse’s composition so that we could support, not conquer our partner. On the final day of the clinic George asked participants whose level of experience ranged from brand new to the art of dressage to Grand Prix riders, to pair up with their horses that were evaluated on the ground the day before. Each rider was asked to draw from new conformational knowledge, while George quietly offered individualized instructions that supported the horses’ conformational abilities and called on rider adaptability, the outcome was lovely. Auditors of the clinic could be heard saying “I didn’t think that horse could move like that”, or “Now I see it, he’s on the bit and coming across the ground with more ease, his stride is lengthening”. Words all riders love to hear. Thank you to the ADA for expanding our educational opportunities by facilitating such a wonderful clinic with George Walker. A special thank you goes to CARA for hosting this event in a beautiful and tranquil setting. Please know you have my support in hosting future events that allow for this level of success. Sincerely yours, Cathy Lee Jones For The Love of It, LLC.
Arizona Dressage Association Mission Statement The Arizona Dressage Association is a not-for-profit organization whose goal is to promote the advancement of classical dressage through educational opportunities and programs, and the rigorous evaluations received at recognized and schooling dressage shows.
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The Centerline is the official monthly newsletter of the Arizona Dressage Association (ADA), a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Material in the newsletter may not be reproduced, with the exception of forms, without the written consent and credit of the editor and/or author. The Centerline assumes no responsibility for the return of unsolicited material unless accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope. The Centerline welcomes your articles, letters, barn news, cartoons, artwork, poetry and especially, your photographs. Submissions, news, views and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the position or views of the ADA. Acceptance does not constitute an endorsement. Accuracy of materials submitted is the sole responsibility of the author. The Editor reserves the right to accept, reject and edit submitted material. The deadline for articles and advertising is the 10th of the month. Mail to: Kay Lorenzen, 4634 W. Country Gables Drive, Glendale, AZ 85306 Or Email to: centerline@azdressage.org
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How Can you Contribute to the Centerline? There are many ways you can contribute to making The Centerline a more useful and informative newsletter for the membership. Barn Tips Submit your innovative, imaginative and useful barn tips to Meredith Watters at watters4@cox.net Letters to the Editor If you have comments, suggestions, or wish to express opinions relating to the sport of dressage, submit your letter for consideration to centerline@azdressage.org Clinic Reviews Write up a review of a clinic you attended describing the training and what you learned from the clinician. Send submissions to centerline@azdressage.org Barn News This column is for the trainer/barn to brag about the accomplishments of its clients, introduce new clients and horses, update readers about any barn improvements, or talk about any other news of interest to the membership. It’s a free plug for the barn, trainer and clients. Send submissions to centerline@azdressage.org Nuggets Do you have a training concept that you would like to share? Something your trainer has said to make your understanding more clear? Please share with other riders by sending submissions to centerline@azdressage.org Product Endorsements/Advertising In most cases, products and services are paid advertising. Occasionally a specific product will be named as to how it benefits the horse or rider, but this is discouraged. Press Releases are welcome. Likewise, articles that are negative in nature concerning a particular product will not be considered for publication. Classifieds Have something for sale? For rent? Want something? Put your ad in the classifieds to see if someone has what you want, or wants what you have. Send to centerline@azdressage.org It’s Why I Ride or Living The Dream Submit an article and photo of you and your horse describing why you ride. Send to centerline@azdressage.org. If the photo is a riding photo, please wear a helmet for photo.
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~ADA Board of Directors~ Voting Directors: President: Sue Leutwyler 480-767-3588 623-570-5991 1st VP: Kathy Smith 2nd VP: Nathalie Eikel-Baughman 480-231-4587 Secretary: Cindy Hitchcock 480-553-7741 Treasurer: Cynthia Ganem 602-980-7800 Trustee of Records:Cynthia Ganem602-980-7800 Anne Buchanan 817-456-4551 Michell Combs 602-689-7866 Betty Drake 480-695-6363 Jill Graf 480-390-3200 Carolyn Haskell 602-330-2040 Sarah Lindsten 480-586-7103 Heather Bilodeau 602-499-7417 Alternate Directors: Cynthia Course Adriana Gilcreest
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Committee and Program Chairs: Awards: Carolyn Haskell 602-330-2040 Centerline Editor: Kay Lorenzen 602-789-7782 Communications: Sue Leutwyler 480-767-3588 Education: Sarah Lindsten 480-586-7103 Finance: Cynthia Ganem 602-980-7800 Fundraising: Anne Buchanan 817-456-4551 Futurity: Janet Solanik 480-391-2049 Historian: Sue Leutwyler 480-767-3588 Juniors/Young Riders: Bobbie Lynn Luffy 602-826-9923 Membership: Michell Combs 602-689-7866 Nominating: Public Relations: Christa Severns 602-599-7390 Scholarship: Ann Damiano 602-617-4596 Show: Kathy Smith 623-570-5991 Sport Horse: Year End Awards: Sue Leutwyler 480-767-3588 Webmaster: Sue Leutwyler 480-767-3588
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USDF Region 5 April 2014 Update Show season is coming to full swing now in the upper part of our region and winding down a bit in our southern areas. The same holds true around most of the rest of the country and there are plenty of clinics and educational events to choose from in most areas. New Mexico Dressage is wrapping up an L program and Rocky Mountain Dressage will be starting a new L program in November – to receive more information on their new program, please contact Jon Haugen at 970-217-7820. Several of our GMOs are holding other great educational events – Arizona Dressage will be hosting Jan Ebeling April 12-13 – to receive more information on this great clinic, please contact Sarah Lindsten at 480-586-7103. Please be sure to let me know if your barn, GMO, club, chapter or other groups are hosting events and we’ll get them in our monthly USDF Region 5 newsletter, our Region 5 email blasts and on the Region 5 website. We want to let our members know about as many dressage opportunities as we can. The deadline for Participating Member Delegate nominations is April 15. Our region will have 5 PM delegates for the 2014 USDF Convention in Cambridge, Massachusetts December 3-6. You can check the status of our delegate nominees by going to the link below. Please check your status to make sure your acceptance is there if you would like to be a PM delegate candidate. If you are not listed and you would like to be a PM delegate, please contact Scarlett Fahrenson at stgeorg@dakotacom.net. Please do not commit to be a delegate unless you know you can attend. There is some financial assistance from our Region for those PM delegates who do attend the convention. http://www.usdf.org/about/about-usdf/governance/nominating/ accepted.asp
Northern Arizona Chapter: President: Lynn Simpson Vice President: Joyce Cecchini Treasurer: Linda Roth Secretary: Emily Dolan Tooey Durning Jack Tismeer Michele Renner Randi Wagner
928-636-7579 928-636-7566 928-759-2683 928-642-4342 928-515-4880 928-830-4192 440-221-8587 928-717-0664
As of April 30th, our potential candidates for the 2014 FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships will be finalized. As I write this in early March, we have 3 riders who have declared, but I believe from talking to folks that we should hopefully have enough riders who will declare to field two full teams. If you would like to contribute or help with their fundraising efforts, please contact Joan Clay, our Region 5 Jr/ YR FEI coordinator at jnclay@comcast.net or 970-420-0877 or Julie Barringer-Richers, our fundraising coordinator, at jabr57@gmail.com or 720341-5033. PLEASE DON’T FORGET TO TURN IN YOUR DECLARATIONS!
ADA Board Attorney: Wendy Riddell
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Till next month! Heather Petersen Region 5 Director
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MINUTES ARIZONA DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION Regular Meeting March 10, 2014 Draft Minutes www.azdressage.org The meeting was called to order at 6:37 p.m. Directors Present: Cindy Hitchcock, Kathy Smith, Michell Combs, Carolyn Haskell, Cynthia Ganem, Anne Buchanan, Carolyn Haskell, Sue Leutwyler, Betty Drake, Sarah Lindsten, Jill Graf. Directors/Alternate Directors Absent: Nathalie Eikel-Baughman, Kay Lorenzen. Alternate Directors: Heather Bilodeau Chairpersons of Standing Committee: None Members of Local Chapters: None Guests: Adrianna Gilcreest, Michelle Super, Tania Radda, Jack Tismeer - NAC and Lynn Simpson – NAC. Lynn Simpson gave a presentation on the NAC schooling show program. Western Dressage has been added to their shows. NAC promoted their JR division, including developing their own Walk tests as a bridge to Intro tests. Adult clinics and camps are also held. Schooling Show program passed around. old educational clinics andH Officer’s Reports: Secretarys’ Report – Cindy Hitchcock: MOTION: Betty Drake moved to accept the Secretary’s report as printed in the Centerline and posted on the web. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried. Treasurers’ and Finance Report – Cynthia Ganem: February, 2014: Operating Acct. - $19,845.62; Reserve Acct. - $62,287.18; Credit Card Acct. -$4,055.01; ADA CD - $11,417.02; Pantano CD - $11,417.02; Cash - $1,477.00. Insurance has been renewed. Board Member insurance discussion. MOTION: Anne Buchanan moved to accept the Rider to our insurance policy for D & O liability. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried. Annual/Committee Budgets – Budgets have been prepared for most committees. Resignation: Kay Lorenzen has submitted her resignation from the Board as Voting Director. MOTION: Betty Drake moved to accept Kay Lorenzen’s letter of resignation and to move Heather Bilodeau from Alternate Director to Voting Director, to serve out the remainder of Kay Lorenzen’s term. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried. Standing Committee Reports: Membership Committee – Michell Combs: As of February 28, 2014: 26 new Members in 2014; ADA/GMO Members: Adults; 21 Junior/Young Riders; 5. 2014 ADA/GMO Members: 248 total. 205 Members renewed in 2014; 188 Adults, 17 Junior/Young Riders. 17 Members returned; 15 Adults, 2 Junior/Young Riders. 138 2013 ADA/GMO Members have not renewed for 2014; 125 Adults, 13 Junior/Young Riders. Multi-year Membership Requests: Michell will research. Business Ownership of Horse: Research in process and a recommendation by Michell Combs will be made at the next meeting. ADA Membership Survey discussion. Sue Leutwyler will send a sample survey copy to the Board Members. Recognized Shows – Kathy Smith: April Show – Three arenas will be in use. There will be a Competitor’s party on Friday night and a Progressive Barn Party on Saturday night. Special events sponsored by Equus (Tania Radda) – Tania Radda will organize the Progressive Barn Party. Miguel Undabarrena will give a demonstration with his PRE horses on Friday night. Fun in February Show – Very many positive comments. Kathy Smith managed the show. Flagstaff Shows – Permit contract from the Coconino County has been received. Equipment Committee – Kathy Smith/Philipp Kඉඛග: New Show Printer Request – MOTION: Anne Buchanan moved that the ADA purchase a Brother HL2280DW Laser Multi-Function printer for use at ADA educational events at an approximate cost of $200.00. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried. Vendor Chair – Heather Bilodeau: Heather is working on lining up vendors for the March show. Vendors are being encouraged to setup in the Equidome. Discussion on vendor locations followed. Volunteer Committee Report – Heather Bilodeau: No Report. Schooling Shows Committee – Nathalie Eikel-Baughman: Last month’s schooling show was held at Dale Creek Equestrian Village on March 1st. Despite the bad weather prediction, the show turned out to be a great show and a fun day! Missy Gilliland and her team managed and worked the show. There were some scratches due to heavy rain reports; however the show grounds did not receive much rain and the footing held up well. The next show will be held on April 19th, at Sundancer Stables. Missy and Nathalies’s team will manage the show. Michell Combs will judge. Facility Contract/Judge Contract Education Committee – Sarah Lindsten: Jan Ebling Clinic update – currently 15 Rider applicants. Venue has been changed to Horseshoe Springs. Facility Contract/Clinician Contract – Sarah will draft a contract for each. Release Form for Riders was discussed. Sarah will draft. Sport Horse clinic was very well attended. A Sport Horse clinic will be planned for next Spring. Scholarship Committee – Ann Damiano: One Open rider, One JR/YR and Six AA riders. All applicants have met the program criteria. Selection Committee – Ann Damiano, Kim Pribble and Kendall Brookhart. The Committee recommends the following scholarship selections: Open – Jenny Cohn, JR/YR – Amanda Southerly, AA – Sarah Lindsten, Susan McAlpine, Kara Finnegan. MOTION: Cynthia Ganem moved that the ADA Board accept the recommendations of the Scholarship Committee to award the selected scholarships. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried. Fundraising Committee – Anne Buchanan: Anne has been working on class and ring sponsorships for the Spring show. Twenty nine class sponsors so far. One Equidome sponsorship and Ring Four is sponsored also. Suggestion to hold the Spring Basket Silent Auction again. MOTION: Anne Buchanan moved that the ADA implement a Spring Basket Silent Auction as a Regionals fundraising activity at the upcoming March show. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried.
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MINUTES Awards Committee Report – Carolyn Haskell: Some Perpetual awards still need to be returned by the 15th. Ribbons and prizes are ordered for the Spring show. Waiting for the winners list to order Champion/Reserve Champion ribbons and frames for the luncheon and engraver. Discussion on stakes classes. Prizes for Fun in February and Spring Shows. Ribbons have been ordered for the Spring show. Year End Awards Banquet – Post Cards to Winners will be mailed out; announcements put in Centerline/on Website and Standings/Engraving of Trophies will be completed for banquet. New/Reinstated Perpetual Trophies recommendation – Cindy Hitchcock (GP-type award), Sallie Fitch (Kilroy Award), Ellie Stine-Masek (President’s Cup). Discussion followed. Awards Chairman is encountering difficulty retrieving trophies in time for engraving and advises Board that we may need to explore other options for our perpetual trophy system. Futurity Committee Report – Janet Solanik: Two entries in the Open division and four in the AA division. Juniors/Young Riders Committee Report – Vacant Sport Horse – Vacant Appoint new Chair. Sport Horse Clinic in February – Sarah Lindsten Communications Committee – Sue Leutwyler: February Report – Total Page views: 56,134; Average Page views/Day 2005; Average # Different Computers/Day: 327. Most Popular pages: Spring Celebration PL, Omnibus, Home Page, March eCL, February eCL, FIF PL, Jan. eCL, shows page. Most Popular PDF Downloads: Spring PL, Rider Schedule, Omnibus, Sporthorse Clinic Application, Schooling Show entry, Jan Ebling Rider App/Auditor App, Recog’d Show entry, Feb. eCL. Ad Hoc Committee Reports: Code of Conduct/Ethics – Anne Buchanan: Submission of Meeting minutes Presentation of Code - MOTION: Cynthia Ganem moved that the ADA Board approve and implement the Code of Ethics document prepared under the advisement and guidance of Board Attorney, Wendy Riddell. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried. Old Business PR – Media Packet – a sample of the packet was presented. Flextime Mounted Education Program – Tabled NEW BUSINESS: ADA Donations to Other 501c3s: Free or Reduced-Rate Ad Publicity for equine related 501c3s – will be evaluated on a case by case basis. Cash Donation Requests: Same Standard as above USDF Century Club $100.00 GMO Donation request. MOTION: Michell Combs moved to donate $100.00 to the USDF Century Club. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried. PM Delegate nomination (Due April 15th to USDF) CALL TO MEMBERS –
Members may be recognized by the Presiding Officer and may then address the Board regarding issues of concern to the Association. The Presiding Officer has the right to limit the amount of time that each Member has to address the Board. Announcement of Next Meeting – Regular Meeting of April 14, 2014, at the home of Carolyn Haskell. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Motion: Cindy Hitchcock moved to adjourn the meeting. Vote Unanimous. Result: Motion Carried.
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Taking the Next Step – Adopting a Code of Ethics & Conflict of Interest Standards & Procedures Document Comments by Sue Leutwyler Every organiza on undergoes a life cycle that includes, not unlike we humans and our animals, growing pains and changes. The Arizona Dressage Associa on is no excep on. It started out in 1963 as a small sub‐discipline of a larger equine organiza on and then in 1975 decided to split away from its parent to become the organiza on it is today. The ADA accomplished that by incorpora ng themselves as a separate en ty, pursuing a nonprofit 501(c)(3) educa onal status and focusing solely on advancing classical dressage educa on in our local community. Throughout the ADA life cycle, your elected officials have strived to do what’s best for the organiza on, and in the spirit of trying to be the best dressage organiza on we can be, the ADA has recently adopted a Code of Ethics and Conflict of Interest Standards and Procedures document designed to guide its Board members, Commi ee members and Show Staff in their conduct when ac ng on behalf of the organiza on. Our goal is to create a culture of ethical behavior based on principles of fairness and honesty. For that reason, the Board has adopted a list of guidelines and provisions that we believe will help firmly ground our organiza on’s ethi‐ cal stance and be a barometer which can be referred to in moments of ques on or doubt. We hope to encourage discussions of ethics and improve how we all deal with the gray areas that organiza ons o en face in day‐to‐day opera on which can become ethical dilem‐ mas. I believe the exercise of developing this code has encouraged us to think through in a fresh way our Mission and the important obliga ons we as a group and as individuals have with respect to ourselves, our organiza on and our Dressage community. Under the advice and guidance of the ADA’s Board A orney (and with a bit of borrowing from other 501c3 organiza ons like the USDF and USEF who have similar codes in place), we have incorporated the following commitments into our Code: That each Board member, Commi ee member and Show Staff member will: a. Listen to ADA members and make all reasonable efforts to sa sfy their needs and concerns within the scope of our mission, and to strive for excellence and innova on and demonstrate professional respect and responsiveness to members, sponsors and others. b. Respect the rights of all members, compe tors and Show Staff to fair treatment and equal opportunity, free from discrimina on or harassment of any type including but not limited to verbal, physical and sexual harassment. c. Respect the confiden ality of personal and/or sensi ve informa on about the ADA, its members, sponsors, Board and Show Staff. d. Comply with applicable federal, state and local laws, regula ons and fiduciary responsibili es in an effort to create transparency in all of our opera ons. e. For the Board of Directors, provide credible and effec ve oversight to the organiza on’s work without personal bias. f. Not accept commissions, gi s, payments, loans, promises of future benefits or other items of value from anyone who has or may seek some benefit from the ADA in return. g. Know, understand and comply with the laws, regula ons, and codes of conduct governing the conduct of ADA compe ons and business. h. Ensure that all transac ons are handled honestly and recorded accurately. i. Avoid conflicts of interest, both real and perceived. j. Never use ADA assets, your posi on within the ADA organiza on or sensi ve ADA informa on for personal gain. k. Recognize that even the appearance of misconduct or impropriety can be very damaging to the reputa on of the Organiza on and act accordingly. l. Be accountable for implemen ng and following the adopted Code of Ethics and Conflict of Interest Standards. We are commi ed with the help and guidance of this document to serving the ADA membership in a posi ve manner with the highest of integrity. Please watch for the full document to be posted online soon. In the mean me, if you have any ques ons or comments, please feel free to direct them to me at s.leutwyler@azdressage.org (or any other Board member of your choosing).
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kathie Robertson (859) 271-7877
Does your trainer or clinician have some quotes or pearls of wisdom that he or she repeats that crystallize a concept for your riding? If so, please email them to kaylorenzen@cox.net and they will be considered for publication.
USDF Announces New Podcast Channel Lexington, KY (February 18, 2014) - The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased to announce the launch of USDF's Official Podcast channel. These podcasts are designed to provide education and insight into our sport, as well as information about USDF programs and events. Content for these podcasts will include excerpts from many of the educational activities held at Adequan/ USDF National Conventions and Symposiums, interviews with dressage legends, information about USDF programs and events, and other dressage news from across the country. The Official USDF Podcast channel is free, and available through the USDF website and on iTunes. "We are very excited to be able to offer another way for our members to keep in touch with USDF" said Cindy Vimont, USDF Senior Director of Member Programs. "We hope our members will find listening to USDF's podcasts both educational and informative while driving, working in the barn, or just relaxing. This is just one more way USDF is providing a connection to the dressage community, in a format that is geared towards today's busy equestrian." To listen to our podcasts, or to get more information about USDF podcasts, visit the USDF website at www.usdf.org, or contact us at podcasts@usdf.org. Founded in 1973, the United States Dressage Federation is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to education, recognition of achievement, and promotion of dressage. For more information about USDF membership or programs, visit www.usdf.org, e-mail usdressage@usdf.org, or call (859) 971-2277
From Melonie Kessler,USEF "S" Dressage Judge
Dressage riders must be quick-thinkers and problem solvers. I instruct my students to break down their difficulties and have them quickly tell me what they need to do as a correction. Many times riders feel over whelmed with the fact that their figures and movements aren't maintaining quality. I encourage them to think in terms of gradual improvement. Instead of riding for perfection, I have them ride to do better. As they ride the long side they tell me what they feel is needed fundamentally to improve. Impulsion, straightness, steadying the tempo etc. On the short side they make their corrections. The next long side they ride having isolated the main problem. The idea is too quickly use the tools the instructor has given them and do "better" each long side. They must be quick to assess and correct. The fundamentals are the key to achieving the lightness and harmony we all seek to perform the exercises with ease both for us and our horses. Remember the fundamentals are in the training scale. No matter what sport you engage in or what level you have achieved, the key to success is a strong understanding and ability to perform the "basics". I encourage all riders to take the responsibility of knowing the fundamentals of our sport and to develop their skills in explaining them to their partners.
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To The Max Dressage is located at Cabrillas Ranch. Cabrillas is a premier facility with immaculate grounds, a beautiful barn, and a large covered arena and large outdoor arena. To The Max Dressage had fun at the TDC March Madness shows. Cyndi Jackson rode Risky Business at PSG for the first time in a year and a half earning a 69.868%. Cyndi competed Ramsgate D (Ramsey), owned by Dallas Jackson, at Grand Prix for a 64.681%. Dallas rode Ramsey at I-II for a 63.421% on Sunday, earning AA FEI High Point. Cyndi competed Don Angelo, owned by Ann Damiano, at I-1 getting a 66.842% and a 71.974%, winning both classes and Open FEI High Point. Kay Lorenzen and Wendo competed at Fourth Level Test 1 for a 66.429% and 67.857% and winning AA High Point for Third and Fourth Level. Allen Kalchik had successful schooling rides on his Lippizan mare, Arcola (Lola).
If you want to be a part of this awesome team, we have limited openings at Cabrillas Ranch in Scottsdale. For more information, contact Cyndi Jackson at 602.689.0952 or cynditothemax@gmail.com Cabrillas Ranch offers the following: Huge Covered Arena with mirrors plus a large outdoor arena Round pen Barn stalls and large mare motel stalls Great summer location as barn and arena stay cool all summer long
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FOR SALE Tide Creek Abigail is looking to take her next kid into the show ring. She is a fancy 12.2 hds Welsh Pony that has successfully shown Training with scores up to 69%. She is schooling 1st and 2nd level. Abbey also loves to jump. Call Shari PattersonBlaylock (928)978-4478
It is such a tragedy when there is a barn fire and horses do not get out. Here is a suggestion that might save your horse’s life. In case of a fire, your first objective is to safely remove your horses from the area. Seconds count. In this situation, you don’t have time to run around looking for halters for everyone. Even if you have halters and leads on each stall door, trying to fasten buckles or tie rope halters on panicky horses wastes valuable time. With these particular fire halters, handlers can slip them on quickly and go. Having them all in one place so everyone knows where to find them saves even more time.
D’Chiron --1999 Oldenburg Gelding -- 16.3 hands. $10,000 or offer A great horse for someone who wants to go up the levels. Gorgeous gaits, comfortable to ride, straight, forward. Confirmed Second Level, training Third with Pat Baker. Sound, healthy. Owners health issues force sale and lowered price. All offers considered. Call 520-325-2214 pbhdressage@cox.net
Want to implement this safety measure in your barn? Simply invest in one halter and lead per horse. Cut the chin piece and throat piece off the halter so you are left with the nose piece, cheek pieces and crown piece alone. Then clip your lead to the brass ring on the right side of the halter and slide the opposite end of the lead through the brass ring on the left side. See more at: http://andalusianworld.com/blog/fire-halters -a-great-idea-from-schneiders/#sthash.jOudujxW.dpuf Tip? watters4@cox.net
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Central Arizona Riding Academy
Anne Allison Pflicka, the ADA's 2006 Reserve Futurity Champion, recently was named 2013 USEF Regional Horse of the Year for Arabians at 2nd Level. She was also sixth in the region at 1st Level. Pflicka competed last year at the Scottsdale Arabian Show, Saguaro Classic & Region 7 Championships. She was ridden by Shari Patterson-Blaylock & Lauren Cox. Owned by Anne Allison, a first-time horse owner, she was adopted as a two year old & has blossomed into a champion. Pflicka is by Reserve National Champion Park Horse Mr. Chips out of Psynderella. Thank you to all who have helped with advice & encouragement along the way.
SHOW JITTERS? RELAX THE RIDER RELAX THE HORSE Horses can sense nervousness and tension and it will affect their performance. Reflexology is the practice of applying pressure to the feet and hands to reduce tension and induce deep relaxation sending signals that balance the nervous system and release endorphins, reducing pain and stress.
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Thank you to George Walker, Dorie Vlatten-Schmitz, and numerous volunteers for a successful Sport Horse Clinic! Auditors and participants learned a great deal about conformation and movement in an enjoyable, interactive environment. Currently Dorie is setting up a system for remote video clinics. This will allow clinicians to give instruction from anywhere in the world. Even in its early stages, this new technology has resulted in successful lessons from instructors both in America and Europe, including Gerd Zuther and Hector Carmona. Stay tuned for updates and opportunities. New CARA Family Members: CARA recently welcomed Sarah Johnson and her mare, Stella. Congratulations to CARA riders Wendy McLaughlin and Debbie Barcus on their lovely new FEI horses: Sterling and Valentino, respectively. Shows: Congratulations to Lisa Nickerson and Amber Miles on their 2013 Rider of the Year accomplishments! The next CARA schooling show takes place on March 22nd. Good luck to all the riders. Good luck to Carole Haney and Amber Miles in the upcoming ADA Spring Celebration! Upcoming: Melonie Kessler will return April 26-27 for a clinic. Contact Dorie for more details.
Sessions available in home or at the show Point of Interest Therapy Certified Reflexologist Diana Seaton, C.R. 785-567-3357 dseatoncr@gmail.com http://pointofinterest.massageplanet.com
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Friederike Butler nominated me to post about the horse that taught me the most. That would be Bert (Kukri) . I bought him as a four yr old in 1993. I had a limited budget and he had three good gaits. So the training began, he was not a volunteer horse, and I was not a skilled trainer. Somehow I trained him to PSG with the help of Ellie Stine Masek , Dale Irwin, Charlotte Bredahl, and Gerd Zuther. I got my scores for my L program and fourth level score for my silver. It was a rocky road but invaluable.
Cyndi Jackson I was nominated by Ashleigh Luca Tyson to post on my status about the horse who has taught me the most. While most people would think I would write about Strauss (who is one of the most amazing horses I've been blessed to ride) I actually have to write about Maxine. She was my first horse at 11 years old and she was 4. A Tennessee Walker/Quarter Horse she was green broke and only knew her left lead canter. She would spook so fast she could toss me in the sand in a heartbeat. I broke a few bones early on but learned a lot and had a blast. She was the little engine that could. She was all we could afford (she was free) and I evented and eventually settled into a dressage career with her. She was an amazing teacher with endless patience with my mistakes. And we learned everything together. Maybe the slow way but I feel I learned more by having us learn together than I would have from a "schooled" horse. She taught me about patience and perseverance. As well as never judging a book by its cover. And never underestimating a horse just because it isn't an "expensive" Warmblood imported from Europe. They all have their talents and specialties. She showed thru the I-1 and knew most of the GP. I earned my bronze and silver medals on her and numerous clients of mine rode her and earned medals as well. She was great for me to teach up/down lessons to beginners as well as letting someone learn tempi changes on her. She is now retired and waiting for Ronin to get big enough to be able to be his first horse. I also named my business after her since she has been such a special part of my life, To The Max Dressage, because she did everything for me to the max. I'm so blessed to have her in my life today.
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Friederike Butler
Ashleigh Luca Tyson nominated me to post a status about the horse that taught me the most. That’s a tall order to fulfill, as I feel most of the horses that I have been blessed with have worked hard to try to teach me (and Alabama is currently still trying). However, forced to choose, I would have to say it was Wolkenflug, or Fluggie, as we liked to call him. He was a 1980 Dutch Warmblood before they became all the rage and before they were expensive! Neil Ishoy found him for me on a buying trip, as an unstarted, and not overly fancy but quite refined and gorgeous, black four year old. He had a lot of go and was not afraid of much. He and I learned together, muddling along from training level to Int. 1. He then taught another lady the ropes, and then semi-retired with a friend of mine on a farm in Canada, where he continued to teach her teenage daughter. Fluggie was a fabulous teacher and partner, and I miss him! Here he is at my parents’ farm still in quarantine!
Catherine Brown I was nominated by Cyndi Jackson to post on a horse that has been most influential in my life/career. I have had many horses come and go in my riding life, but one stands out the most, my mum's little mustang mare Sally (CF Angioletta). Sally was, according to her teeth, a yearling. Totally wild, never touched mustang mare, that I vividly remember chasing down a chute into a stock trailer to take her home. We bought Sally as a companion horse for my other horse Primo. I never had any intention of ever showing her. It took me 5 hours the first day of getting a halter on her, I was bitten and kicked at numerous times. There were days in the beginning when it took me hours of chasing her around the turnout before finally getting close enough to catch her. When it came down to saddle breaking her, patience was the game. It is truly a test of patience when it comes to training a once wild mare to trust and listen to you. There were times when I thought I was never going to be able to get her to trust me or not to be scared. That is how she felt all the time at first, SCARED. Well, she is now 11 years old, competing 4th Level, training PSG, giving lessons to kids and beginners. She has taught me the most not only in the saddle but out of the saddle. She gives her heart out to me every day, and I honestly haven’t sat on a horse yet that tries as hard as this mare. I am still learning with her, but I honestly wonder what kind of rider I would be without her coming into my life. Learning to take it at the horse’s pace and not mine has been key. I look forward to seeing how far we can go in dressage, but happier she will me in my life for all of hers. 19
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Volunteers Needed I am the Volunteer Coordinator at Horses Help, a therapeu c riding center in North Phoenix. Recently we have had several of our programs expand and need to recruit new volunteers for these programs. I am contac ng you today because we are in need of experienced horsemen and women who could be poten al horse leaders for us. I have a ached our volunteer applica on and am hoping you could pass it along to anyone who might be interested in joining the Horses Help family! The minimum age of volunteers is 16. Our programs usually run about six weeks, and we ask volunteers to commit to at least one night/day a week. Our most pressing need is finding more horse leaders. We are currently looking for people with horsemanship skills and experience handling horses. Some addi onal training will be required due to our unique herd and the jobs they perform. Thank you in advance for helping us get the word out to recruit new volunteers. If you have any ques ons or concerns, please feel free to contact me. Kerri Reede, M.Ed PATH Int'l ESMHL Horses Help Volunteer Coordinator Kerri.r@horseshelp.org 602-569-6056 Please allow 24-48 hours for a reply
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In Memoriam Claire Hockett There will be a memorial service for Claire Hockett (former employee of Greenway Saddlery). It will take place on April 13, 2014 from 12-3 PM at the McCormick Ranch golf course. Please spread the word to anyone you think might want to know.
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Still Looking for Peas Susan McAlpine Well, its official, Rachael has officially nominated me as the evil step mother who keeps putting peas under her quilts! Her new custom made saddle finally arrived and now due to changes in her back and shoulders we’re looking for those “peas” that keep appearing. After finally getting me to recognize that part of our training issues originated from a too tight tree, Rachael has taken the last few months off to hack, long line, work in hand and sit around polishing her tiara. Of course, this change in routine also meant a change in her back and shoulder muscles, never mind the issues that compensating for compression in her shoulders caused (photo 1). All the photos, tracings, computer analysis and consultations that went into building her saddle are behind us and the work of eliminating “peas” has begun. Crises 1! Rachael’s saddle arrives during a wind and rain storm (one of the few we’ve had this winter season) and I had to wait until the next morning to see how it fit her. Of course, I stewed over it all night. When I do get a chance to try it on her the next morning, it is obviously too narrow causing the saddle and its center of balance to tip backwards (photo 2). Back into the box, more measurements and photos taken and we wait until the tree is adjusted and saddle reflocked. Two weeks later, the saddle has returned and the center of balance is where it belongs, there is plenty of room for her spine between the panels and now it’s time to break it in. We ride in it a few days, simply hacking in the desert to allow the wool to compress and begin forming to her shape. We increase the time under saddle every day, and after a good 45 minute walk in the desert we return to the barn. Crises 2! Pressure points (photo 3) have appeared on her back under the saddle. These dry areas indicate that the saddle is not sitting correctly on her back, somehow we need to make some temporary adjustments so that we balance the saddle, create an even support area over her back and help her start developing stronger back muscles. Of course, princess that I am, I want an immediate solution! Short of packing Rachael and the saddle on a plane for a brief visit with our Saddle Doctor on the East Coast, what do I do now? What did princesses ever do without telephones and/or the internet? Even in Kingman, Arizona I can get in touch with Ron, my saddle designer, for a consultation. After a flurry of pictures “we” (and I use that term very loosely) confirm that the issue is really Rachael’s depressed back muscles at this point. Making any physical changes to the saddle would be counter-productive. First, I try the tried and true method of placing a small “shim” under the saddle to bring the cantle up slightly and minimize any rocking (photo 3). Good try, but no glass slipper here! Next try, a Thinline Ultra pad and the shim – better, but still no carriage drawn by white horses! So, more consultation with Ron, and out comes the Mattes correction pad that was so useful when Rachael was a skinny and constantly changing 3 year old. The good point- I own it, the drawback is that it is designed with only 2 pockets on each side, limiting my adjustment options. Ron has designed a wool felt option with three options per side (photo 5). Now we enter heavy duty negotiations with Princess Rachael. Is there enough padding under the rear panels to eliminate any rocking yet enough padding in the area under the front panels to compensate for her lack of proper muscles? I add shims, ride a few minutes and see if she accepts the change. If she objects to moving forward or drops her back away from the saddle, out come more shims or perhaps less shims. I rearrange shims as needed and hope to come to a place where she is happy and that next time I remove her saddle it will be evenly wet. In just a few weeks Charles De Kunffy and Dr. Gerd Heuschmann will be here in Arizona emphasizing to riders who run into difficulties with their horse that THEY HAVE TIME. I guess this will become my mantra over the next few months as I LISTEN to Rachael when she points out the “peas” under her saddle and I make the changes that will make her happy.
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I’d like to say a special thanks to Ron Friedson (Allsaddles.com) for all of his patience and assistance in my saddle journey and to Gary Severson “The Saddle Doctor” for all he taught me over the last 25 years. Sadly, I also have to apologize to Rachael for my oversight and the pain it’s caused- hopefully this human will be able to repair our relationship and move ahead with our training soon!
Photo 1: Despite our best efforts Rachael’s back muscles are “dipped” rather than straight.
Photo 2: This tree was too narrow causing the saddle and its center of balance to tip backwards. Note the way the stirrup leather and front panel are pointing! 26
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Photo 3: Several adjustments later the center of balance is where it belongs.
Photo 4: Now our challenge is to make the adjustments necessary so that there are no pressure points (highlighted by dry spots) under Rachael’s saddle.
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Photo 5: A wool felt pad with 6 pockets sold by Ron S. Friedson thru AllSaddles.com. It is contoured for the horse’s back and allows more placement options.
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Schooling Show News
ADA Schooling Show – Dale Creek Equestrian Center March 1st, 2014 Judge at ‘C’ Terri Kemp Test of Choice 1 Alexis Sisley Argyptian Bold 2 Hannah Obst UV Ray Introductory Walk-Trot Test A 2011 1 Paula Anderson Desperado 1 Haley Rapp After Oh 2 Lauren Anderson Nazareth Introductory Walk-Trot Test B 2011 1 Paula Anderson Desperado 1 Haley Rapp After Oh 2 Lauren Anderson Nazareth 3 Shayna Simmers Poco Coco Introductory Walk-Trot Test C 2011 1 Shayna Simmers Poco Coco Training Level Test I 1 Michelle Scarzone Ticket Advisor 2 Cassie Rathbun Advisor's Sacred Wind 3 Amanda Volle Crystal de Carlier 4 Wendy Swanson Koa 1 Alexus Sisley Aegyptian Gold Training Level Test II 1 Michelle Scarzone Ticket Advisor 3 Cassie Rathbun Advisor's Sacred Wind 1 Jillian Bartsch Frances 2 Alexis Sisley Argyptian Gold 5 Wendy Swanson Koa 3 Breiana Casey Finnegan Black 2 Michelle Scarzone All Riled Up 4 Heather Bilodeau LSC Khemos Prize 4 LaurenMae Tolles My Favorite Push Training Level Test III 2 LaurenMae Tolles My Favorite Push 1 Michelle Scarzone All Riled Up 2 Heather Bilodeau LSC Khemos Prize 1 Breiana Casey Finnegan Black First Level Test I 1 Nancy Wing Little Stuff First Level Test II 1 Dominique Sollazzo Roberto's Lion 1 Sharna Watson Beltane Karys First Level Test III 1 Dominique Sollazzo Roberto's Lion 1 Sharna Watson Beltane Karys
66.880% 61.460% 69.375% 68.125% 61.250% 70.000% 69.688% 66.875% 65.000% 55.000% 69.583% 67.708% 67.292% 66.875% 59.792% 72.500% 69.643% 68.393% 66.070% 66.250% 65.179% 62.679% 62.500% 60.000% 59.200% 70.200% 65.000% 59.400% 57.759% 67.432% 60.811% 66.935% 54.677%
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The March 1st show was held at Dale Creek Equestrian Village. Terri Kemp was our judge. Despite stormy weather reports, it hardly rained at the show grounds, the footing was great and the show was well attended! Thanks to Cynthia Ganem for being our Show Secretary and Lynn Tyler/ Missy Gilland for managing the show. Also thanks to the volunteers: Cindy Course, who worked as Ring Steward and Paula Naughton, who scribed. The next schooling show will be held April 19th at Sundancer Stables. Michell Combs will be our judge. See you there! Cindy Hitchcock Schooling Show Committee
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Prominent Scottsdale Lawyer Wendy Riddell Appointed to Maricopa County Board of Adjustment The boutique real estate law firm, Berry Riddell & Rosensteel, announced that Wendy Riddell, has been appointed to the Maricopa County Board of Adjustment, effective immediately. Riddell was appointed by Maricopa County Supervisor, Steve Chucri, to represent District 2. Riddell, a graduate of Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor School of Law, is a prominent zoning and land use lawyer with over 15 years experience, representing clients on matters throughout Maricopa County and other parts of the Valley. She was recognized as a Rising Star in the 2013 edition of Super Lawyers and is included in Chambers USA 2014 edition for Zoning and Land Use, recognizing top lawyers around the world.
Wendy Riddell
As a member of the Board of Adjustment, Riddell will act on requests by citizens to interpret provisions of the zoning ordinance, variances to zoning ordinance standards and appeals for use permits for temporary uses or temporary events. All actions are taken at a public hearing. A decision of the Board is final and may only be appealed to Superior Court.
Riddell is actively involved in professional and community organizations in the Phoenix metropolitan area. She is a graduate of Scottsdale Leadership, served on the City of Scottsdale District Advisory Task Force and the City of Phoenix Development Process Ad Hoc Task Force. Riddell is passionate about improving education in Arizona, and currently serves as the President of the School Board of Christ Church School, and is a Board Member of Pioneer Preparatory Academy, Hirsch Academy, and the Facilities Board for Xavier College Preparatory. Reprinted from Commercial Executive Magazine http://cem-az.com/prominent-scottsdale-lawyer-wendy-riddell-appointed-to-maricopa-county-board-of-adjustment/
Wendy Riddell serves as the attorney for Arizona Dressage Association.
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A Tribute to ReRun We had to say goodbye to ReRun . He was an amazing partner that I got to "Travel the World" with! He will be greatly missed! ~Kendall Brookhart
Crossing the Bridge I stood beside your bed last night, I came to have a peep. I could see that you were crying; you found it hard to sleep. I whinnied to you softly as you brushed away a tear, "It's me, I haven't left you. I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here." I was with you at my grave today; you tend it with such care. I want to reassure you, that I'm not lying there. I walked with you toward the house, as you fumbled for your key. I put my head against you, nickered and said, "It's me." You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair. I tried so hard to let you know that I was standing there. It's possible for me to be so near you every day. To say to you with certainty, "I never went away." You sat there very quietly, then smiled; I think you knew. In the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you. And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide, I'll gallop across to greet you, and we'll stand there side by side. I have so many things to show you, there's so much for you to see. Be patient, live your journey out...then come home to be with me.
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Show Results March Madness I Results March 15, 2014 Training Level, Test 1 (C) Creswick, 1 Catherine Carlson 1 Missy Gilliland 2 Marcy Blacker 2 Laura De Cesari 3 Michael Riegger 4 Susan Arbuckle 5 Leesa Lane 1 Alissa Gilcreest
First Level, Test 3; AA, Jr/YR Reminiscence Light My Fire Aul Amira Gentlemen's Agreement Reilly Dash Of Pepper Oziwon Finnegan Black
67.500% 67.292% 65.833% 65.417% 65.208% 64.375% 61.250% 56.667%
Sophina LS Myst of Elysium Light My Fire Reminiscence e.Tango! Aul Amira Damiani Bronte Gentlemen's Agreement Oziwon Finnegan Black Daen
73.571% 66.071% 65.357% 65.357% 65.179% 64.286% 64.107% 63.571% 61.964% 61.964% 61.607% 59.821%
Training Level, Test 2 (C) Gurney, 1 Lia Falco Maland 2 Ann-Marie Crookham 1 Missy Gilliland 3 Catherine Carlson 4 Michael Riegger 5 Marcy Blacker 6 Tammy Webb Cynthia Coleman Geren Thurston Leesa Lane 1 Alissa Gilcreest Catherine Carlson
Training Level, Test 3 (C) Creswick, 1 Mimi Junick 1 Amy Roth 2 Kailee Surplus 2 Lindsay Davis 3 Juan Lopez Torres 3 Ann-Marie Crookham 4 Karen Lubinski 1 Ivana Gilcreest 5 Cynthia Coleman
Butterfly Kisses Damiro PS Rudy Valentino Melody's Moment Piper's Stewart Myst of Elysium Duke's Mr T. J. New Yorks Finest Bronte
71.600% 69.400% 69.000% 68.600% 65.800% 64.600% 64.400% 63.200% 62.200%
Training Level, Test of Choice (C) Gurney, 1 Susan Arbuckle 2 Tammy Webb
Dash Of Pepper Damiani
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Sophina LS Melody's Moment Titan
66.724% 65.000% 62.241%
First Level, Test 1 (C) Creswick, 1 Lia Falco Maland 2 Lindsay Davis 3 Susan Crinnian
First Level, Test 2; AA, Jr/YR (C) Creswick, 1 Melinda Olsen 2 Karen Lubinski 3 Tracey Anderson 4 Susan Crinnian 5 Catherine Carlson
Wilderwind Duke's Mr T. J. Dauphine De Jazz Cc Titan Daen
64.324% 62.297% 60.270% 58.919% 58.784%
First Level, Test 2; Open (C) Creswick, 1 Laura De Cesari 2 Kailee Surplus 3 Juan Lopez Torres
(C) Creswick, 1 Melinda Olsen 2 Sue Browning 3 Kimberly Pribble 1 Ivana Gilcreest 4 Tracey Anderson
Wilderwind Rudi Featuring Abigail New Yorks Finest Dauphine De Jazz Cc
65.968% 64.032% 62.258% 61.935% 59.032%
Rianna Damiro Butterfly Kisses Cailean Mor
73.548% 66.935% 61.935% 59.516%
Delyteful
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Rianna Redhawk's Florencianna Brioso
70.789% 59.474% 58.421%
El Da Vinci Redhawk's Florencianna Featuring Abigail Marbella
69.762% 69.405% 61.310% 57.738%
Prodigy Fuerstin Fenora Born Irish
60.263% 60.000% 58.421%
Principessa Ms Ringo Starr El Da Vinci Revenue Medicine Man Ritornel M
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Ms Ringo Starr Born Irish Ritornel M
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First Level, Test 3; Open (C) Creswick, 1 Beverly Rogers 2 Paula Paglia 3 Mimi Junick 4 Juliet Baysa
Second Level, Test 1 (C) Creswick, 1 Gayle Stenstrom
Second Level, Test 2 (C) Creswick, 1 Beverly Rogers 1 Bobbi Berry 2 Shelene Taylor
Second Level, Test 3 (C) Creswick, 1 Kailee Surplus 1 Bobbi Berry 2 Kimberly Pribble 3 Cindi Lacroix
Third Level, Test 1 (C) Gurney, 1 Molly O'Brien 1 Colter Baysa 2 Teri Thompson
Third Level, Test 3 (C) Gurney, 1 Antonie Groen 2 Bobbie Lynn McKee Luffy 3 Kailee Surplus 4 Deedee Estes 5 Mimi Junick 1 Melanie Amhowitz
Third Level, Test of Choice (C) Gurney, 1 Bobbie Lynn McKee Luffy 2 Teri Thompson 1 Melanie Amhowitz
Fourth Level, Test 1 (C) Gurney, 1 Kay Lorenzen 1 Mimi Junick
Fourth Level, Test 2 Lexington PS Rudy Valentino Piper's Stewart
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(C) Gurney, 1 Deborah Carson 2 Lynn Boice 1 Ellen Cook
Fourth Level, Test 3 (C) Gurney, 1 Lynn McKinney
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Show Results March Madness II Results March 16, 2014
March Madness I Results March 15, 2014 Fourth Level, Test of Choice (C) Creswick, 1 Ellen Cook
Training Level, Test 1
Silver Star
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Maaserati Rope's Ricochet Soliloquy Risky Business Hawk Of My Heart Leon Won In A Million
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Don Angelo Rubino Bellissimo Rave Review
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FEI Prix St. Georges (C) Gurney, Laura De Cesari Laura De Cesari 1 Laury Goll Cyndi Jackson 1 Molly O'Brien 2 Guy Vaughn 3 Linda Powers
FEI Intermediate I (C) Gurney, 1 Cyndi Jackson 2 Holly Bergay 3 Deedee Estes
FEI Intermediate A (C) Gurney, 1 Lucy Ziurys
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FEI, Test of Choice (C) Creswick, 1 Guy Vaughn
2014 NAJYRC Qualifying FEI Young Rider Team (C) Gurney, (B) Creswick 1 Erin McHenry
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Brioso Regalo Plato En Rouge Arduc Consolata
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FEI Freestyle, Test of Choice (C) Gurney, 1 Deedee Estes
Rave Review
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Oziwon Lexington Reilly Myst of Elysium Reminiscence Piper's Stewart Bronte Gentlemen's Agreement Finnegan Black
69.107% 67.857% 66.607% 66.250% 65.000% 65.000% 64.464% 62.143% 61.964%
Training Level, Test 2 (C) Creswick, 1 Leesa Lane 1 Courtney Henderson 2 Michael Riegger 3 Ann-Marie Crookham 4 Catherine Carlson 5 Jill Graf 6 Cynthia Coleman Geren Thurston 2 Alissa Gilcreest
Charming Samson
(C) Gurney, 1 Ann-Marie Crookham 1 Ivana Gilcreest 2 Amy Roth 3 Lindsay Davis 4 Marcy Blacker 5 Karen Lubinski Michael Riegger 6 Tammy Webb
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Myst of Elysium New Yorks Finest Damiro Melody's Moment Aul Amira Duke's Mr T. J. e.Tango! Damiani
68.800% 68.000% 67.400% 66.800% 65.400% 63.800% 62.000% 62.000%
Training Level, Test 3; Open (C) Gurney, 1 Mimi Junick
USDF Freestyle, Test of Choice (C) Gurney, 1 Jennifer Parker 1 Glenda Toll 2 Lynn McKinney 3 Michele Mooney 2 Dee Putty
Dash Of Pepper Lexington Finnegan Black Gentlemen's Agreement Oziwon
Training Level, Test 3; AA, Jr/YR
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(C) Gurney, 1 Susan Arbuckle 1 Courtney Henderson 2 Alissa Gilcreest 2 Geren Thurston 3 Leesa Lane
Butterfly Kisses
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Training Level, Test of Choice (C) Creswick, 1 Tammy Webb 2 Jill Graf
Damiani Piper's Stewart
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Titan Melody's Moment Daen
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75.000% 72.973% 72.027% 67.432% 59.595% 58.919% 57.973% 53.919%
Butterfly Kisses Wilderwind Damiro PS Rudy Valentino New Yorks Finest Rudi Featuring Abigail Dauphine De Jazz Cc Cailean Mor
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First Level, Test 1 (C) Gurney, 1 Susan Crinnian 2 Lindsay Davis 3 Catherine Carlson
First Level, Test 2 (C) Gurney, 1 Lia Falco Maland 1 Rachel High 1 Paula Paglia 2 Kailee Surplus 2 Tracey Anderson 3 Karen Lubinski 4 Cynthia Coleman 5 Catherine Carlson
First Level, Test 3 (C) Gurney, 1 Mimi Junick 1 Rachel High 2 Paula Paglia 3 Kailee Surplus 2 Ivana Gilcreest 1 Sue Browning 2 Kimberly Pribble 3 Tracey Anderson 4 Juliet Baysa
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Second Level, Test 1 (C) Gurney, 1 Beverly Rogers 1 Gayle Stenstrom
Rianna Delyteful
62.571% 54.429%
Second Level, Test 2 (C) Gurney, 1 Bobbi Berry 2 Shelene Taylor
Redhawk's Florencianna Brioso
66.711% 57.368%
El Da Vinci Redhawk's Florencianna Rianna Marbella Featuring Abigail
70.476% 67.500% 66.548% 61.071% 58.571%
Prodigy Fuerstin Fenora
62.237% 58.289%
Third Level, Test 1 (C) Creswick, 1 Molly O'Brien 1 Colter Baysa
Third Level, Test 3 (C) Creswick, 1 Deedee Estes 2 Bobbie Lynn McKee Luffy 3 Kailee Surplus 4 Mimi Junick 1 Melanie Amhowitz
65.513% 64.872% 64.359% 59.744% 53.205%
Wendo Medicine Man
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Zantango
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Plato En Rouge Vermeer
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USDF Freestyle, Test of Choice (C) Creswick, 1 Jennifer Parker 1 Dee Putty 2 Michele Mooney
Brioso Consolata Arduc
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FEI Freestyle, Test of Choice (C) Creswick, 1 Deedee Estes
Rave Review
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FEI Para Dressage Freestyle (TOC) (C) Creswick, 1 Holly Bergay
Rubino Bellissimo
70.000%
Charming Samson
63.750%
Paladin SF
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Introductory Level - Test B (C) Gurney, 1 Julia Marotta
Revenue Ms Ringo Starr El Da Vinci Medicine Man Ritornel M
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2014 NAJYRC Qualifying FEI YoungRider Individual (C) Creswick, (B) Gurney 1 Erin McHenry
Second Level, Test 3 (C) Gurney, 1 Kailee Surplus 1 Bobbi Berry 2 Beverly Rogers 2 Cindi Lacroix 3 Kimberly Pribble
(C) Gurney, 1 Nathalie Eikel-Baughman
Dressage Seat Equitation (C) Creswick, 1 Laine Sklar
Fourth Level, Test 1 (C) Creswick, 1 Kay Lorenzen 1 Mimi Junick
Fourth Level, Test 2 (C) Creswick, 1 Deborah Carson
Fourth Level, Test 3 (C) Creswick, 1 Lynn McKinney 2 Lynn Boice
Risky Business Maaserati Hawk Of My Heart Rope's Ricochet Soliloquy Silver Star Leon Won In A Million
69.868% 67.632% 63.158% 62.368% 59.605% 58.158% 58.026% 51.842%
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Beverly Rogers, Rianna 72.168
AA: Lia Falco Maland, Sophina LS 74.285
THIRD – FOURTH LEVEL Open: Bobbi Lynn McKee, Ms. Ringo Starr 65.256 AA: Kay Lorenzen, Wendo 67.143
FEI Intermediate I (C) Creswick, 1 Cyndi Jackson 2 Deedee Estes
TRAINING LEVEL – SECOND LEVEL
JR/YR: Rachael High, Wilderwind 71.244
FEI Prix St. Georges (C) Creswick, 1 Cyndi Jackson 2 Laura De Cesari 1 Molly O'Brien 3 Laura De Cesari 1 Laury Goll 2 Ellen Cook 4 Nathalie Eikel-Baughman 2 Linda Powers
High Points March Madness (Mar. 15-16, 2014)
Don Angelo Rave Review
71.974% 66.711%
JR/YR: Molly O’Brien, Prodigy 61.250
Sylvano
60.429%
FEI
Ramsgate D
63.421%
Open: Cyndi Jackson, Don Angelo 71.974
Midtway
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FEI Intermediate A (C) Creswick, 1 Lucy Ziurys
FEI Intermediate II (C) Creswick, 1 Dallas Jackson
FEI Grand Prix (C) Creswick, 1 Amanda Southerly
AA: Dallas Jackson, Ramsgate D 63.421 JR/YR: Erin McHenry, Bailando 63.553
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Prevent Injury...Wear an ASTM-SEI Approved Riding Helmet Every Ride, Every Time
Injuries sustained as a result of horse riding are common‌.. Head injuries outnumber spinal injuries by five to one.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kathie Robertson (859) 271-7877 Hassler and Pape Return for the 2014 USDF Sport Horse Prospect Development Forum Lexington, KY (March 18, 2014) – The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased to announce the return of Scott Hassler and Ingo Pape for the 2014 USDF Sport Horse Prospect Development Forum, presented by Dressage at Devon, a USDF Education Partner. 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 intended for trainers, owners, and breeders nationwide, with the goal of developing a consistent training foundation for all sport horse prospects as they progress from in-hand to under-saddle, and eventual competition. This year’s forum will be held October 4-5, 2014 at DG Bar Ranch in Hanford, CA. 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. The forum will be led by Scott Hassler, USEF National Young Dressage Horse Coach. Joining Scott will be Ingo Pape, one of Germany’s most respected breeders and horseman. “The USDF Sport Horse Committee is very excited to bring the forum to the West Coast for 2014. This new program, launched in 2013, is designed to provide a consistent educational program for starting young dressage prospects. We greatly appreciate DG Bar Ranch for offering to host this year's forum, and we look forward to another great weekend with Scott Hassler and Ingo Pape,” stated Kristi Wysocki, Chair of the USDF Sport Horse Committee. For more information about the USDF Sport Horse Prospect Development Forum, presented by Dressage at Devon, a USDF Education Partner, contact the USDF office at shprospect@usdf.org, or call (859) 971-2277. Founded in 1973, the United States Dressage Federation is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to education, recognition of achievement, and promotion of dressage. For more information about USDF membership or programs, visit www.usdf.org, e-mail usdressage@usdf.org, or call (859) 971-2277. ###
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Calendar of Events September 2014 8: ADA Meeting, Location TBD 18-21: USDF Region 5 Championships Location Colorado Horse Park, Parker, CO, Judges TBD 28: NAC Schooling Show Series, New Location American Ranch Equestrian Center, Prescott, Secretary Lynn Simpson jlsmes48@gmail.com October 2014 10-12: Members Only Schooling Show and Open Schooling Show, WestWorld, Contact Nathalie EikelBaughman 480-231-4587 12: CFF Schooling Days, Location Carefree Farms, Judge TBD, Contact Laura Borghesani laura.borghesani@gmail.com http://carefreefarms.net/ clinicsschoolingevents.html 13: ADA Meeting, Location TBD November 2014 1-2: ADA Fall Fiesta, Location WestWorld, Judges Dolly Hannon “S”, Debbie Riehl-Rodriguez “S”, Sue Kolstad “S”, Manager Jay Chabucos 623 221 0707 JayChabucos@gmail.com, Secretary Sue Plasman 602 463 2505 splasman@comcast.net 10: ADA Meeting, Location TBD 22-23: TDC Fall Festival I and II and State Championships, Location Pima County Fairgrounds, Judges Charlote Bredahl “S”, Charlotte Trentelman “S”, TBA, Manager Jay Chabucos 623 221 0707 JayChabucos@gmail.com, Secretary Dian Seabury dfseabury@gmail.com 23: CFF Schooling Days, Location Carefree Farms, Judge TBD, Contact Laura Borghesani laura.borghesani@gmail.com http://carefreefarms.net/ clinicsschoolingevents.html TBA: Henrik Johanson “Positive Riding” Clinic Equus Dressage, Scottsdale, AZ, Auditors and Riders of all levels welcome. Check out Henrik’s Webpage at www.positiveriding.com for excellent tips for trainers and riders alike. Contact Tami George 1-800-231-0670 jeta@northlink.com December 2014 8: ADA Meeting, Location TBD 14: CFF Schooling Days, Location Carefree Farms, Judge TBD, Contact Laura Borghesani laura.borghesani@gmail.com http://carefreefarms.net/ clinicsschoolingevents.html 8: ADA Meeting, Location TBD 18-21: USDF Region 5 Championships Location Colorado Horse Park, Parker, CO, Judges TBD 28: NAC Schooling Show Series, New Location American Ranch Equestrian Center, Prescott, Secretary Lynn Simpson jlsmes48@gmail.com
April 2014 5: ADA Year End Awards Banquet, Arizona Artist Guild, 18411 N. 7th Avenue, 12 Noon, contact Carolyn Haskell, special-events@qwestoffice.net or www.azdressage.org $15 per person 12-13: ADA Sponsored Clinic Featuring Jan Ebeling, location Horseshoe Springs, contact Anne Buchanan annehurtt@hotmail.com or Sarah Lindsten hisedona@yahoo.com 13: CFF Schooling Days, Location Carefree Farms, Judge TBD, Contact Laura Borghesani laura.borghesani@gmail.com http://carefreefarms.net/clinicsschoolingevents.html 14: ADA Meeting, Location Home of Carolyn Haskell 6:30PM 19: ADA Schooling Show Location Sundancer Judge Michell Combs, contact Nathalie Eikel-Baughman 480-2314587 21: Tracey Lert Clinic, riders and auditors welcome, contact Jenny at 623 935 3267 May 2014 12: ADA Meeting, Location TBD 17-18: Gerd Hueschmann & Charles de Kunffy Symposium, Hosted by TDC, contact Laura DeCesariNormandeau Laura@LandLdressage.org (520) 907-1927 18: NAC Schooling Show Series, New Location American Ranch Equestrian Center, Prescott, Secretary Lynn Simpson jlsmes48@gmail.com 24-25: Coconino Dressage Show, Location Coconino County Fairgrounds Racetrack (Fort Tuthill), Judges David Schmutz “S”, Shirley Rector “S”, Manager Alice Sarno 602 501 4697 www.coconinohorsetrials.com , Secretary Sue Plasman 602 463 2505 splasman@comcast.net 31: Tracey Lert Clinic, riders and auditors welcome, contact Jenny at 623 935 3267 June 2014 9: ADA Meeting, Location TBD 30: Tracey Lert Clinic, riders and auditors welcome, contact Jenny at 623 935 3267 July 2014 14: ADA Meeting, Location TBD 27: NAC Schooling Show Series, New Location American Ranch Equestrian Center, Prescott, Secretary Lynn Simpson jlsmes48@gmail.com August 2014 11: ADA Meeting, Location TBD 16-17: ADA Mountain Air Dressage and ADA Dressage in the Pines, Location Coconino County Fairgrounds Racetrack (Fort Tuthill) Judges Dinah Babcock “S” and Fran Dearing-Kerr “S”, Manager Jay Chabucos 623 221 0707 JayChabucos@gmail.com, Secretary Sue Plasman 602 463 2505 splasman@comcast.net
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Calendar of Events January 2015 4: CFF Schooling Days, Location Carefree Farms, Judge TBD, Contact Laura Borghesani laura.borghesani@gmail.com http://carefreefarms.net/ clinicsschoolingevents.html TBD: TDC Winter Heat I & II February2015 15: CFF Schooling Days, Location Carefree Farms, Judge TBD, Contact Laura Borghesani laura.borghesani@gmail.com http://carefreefarms.net/ clinicsschoolingevents.html TBD:ADA Fun in February March 2015 TBD: TDC March Madness I & II April 2015 TBD: ADA Spring Celebration 15-19: FEI World Cup Finals, Las Vegas May 2015 June 2015 July 2015 August 2015 TBD: ADA Mountain Air Dressage and ADA Dressage in the Pines September 2015 October 2015 10-12: ABIG/USDF Region 5 Championships/ADA Fall Fiesta, WestWorld, Show Manager Jay Chabucos JayChabucos@gmail.com 623 221 0707, Secretary Sue Plasman splasman@comcast.net 602 463 2505 November 2015 TBD: ADA Fall Fiesta TBD: TDC Fall Festival I & II and State Championshiops December 2015
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