ADA March 2015 Centerline

The

Centerline Vol. 15, Issue 3

www.azdressage.org

March 2015

Arizona Dressage Association

2014 YEAR END AWARDS RIDERS OF THE YEAR Adult Amateur Training

Third Level 63.013 61.506

Kara Finnegan Lara Bowles

First Level

Fourth Level 67.594 66.799

Sue Leutwyler Kay Lorenzen

68.325 Tania Radda 67.300 Amy Roth 65.871 68.296

Second Level

68.238 68.006

Sondra Powers Meredith Peabody Marji McFadden Margaret Kurbat

FEI – B [I-A/I-B/I-II Combined]

Kenzie Riddell Ivana Gilcreest

Second Level

60.750 Lucy Ziurys

JR/YR Training 68.056 64.500

First Level 69.274 65.686

Megan Manning Ivana Gilcreest

Open Training 75.886 72.400

First Level 74.165 73.084

Second Level 69.364 69.285

66.190 Megan Manning

FEI-A (PSG/Int I Combined) 68.158 Erin McHenry

Third Level Beverly Rogers Paula Paglia

68.686 66.670

Fourth Level Missy Gilliland Beverly Rogers

69.386

Kailee Surplus Missy Gilliland Kailee Surplus

FEI – A [ PSG/Int I Combined ] Beverly Rogers Kailee Surplus

72.138 Cyndi Jackson 62.763 Laura Decesari-Normandeau

$1,000 Pantano Award Winner

Volunteer of the Year

TBD

TBD

BOARD

President:------------------------------ Sue Leutwyler

------------------------------------ s.leutwyler@azdressage.org

1st VP: ---------------------------------- Kathy Smith

------------------------------------ k.smith@azdressage.org 2nd VP: -------------------------------- Lara Bowles

------------------------------------ l.bowles@azdressage.org Secretary: ----------------------------- Cindy Hitchcock ----------------------------------- c.hitchcock@azdressage.org Treasurer: ----------------------------- Cynthia Ganem ----------------------------------- c.ganem@azdressage.org Trustee of Records:-----------------Cynthia Ganem

------------------------------------ c.ganem@axdressage.org Heather Bilodeau --------------------- h.bilodeau@azdressage.org Michell Combs ------------------------- m.combs@azdressage.org Betty Drake ----------------------------- b.drake@azdressage.org Carolyn Haskell ------------------------ c.haskell@azdressage.org Sarah Lindsten ------------------------- s.lindsten@azdressage.org Teri Rich---------------------------------- t.rich@azdressage.org Kim Pribble------------------------------ k.pribble@azdressage.org Pam Polydoros (NVD)----------------- p.polydoros@azdressage.org

COMMITTEES

Awards: ----------------------------- Carolyn Haskell Centerline Editor: ---------------- TBA Communications: ----------------- Sue Leutwyler Education:--------------------------- Sarah Lindsten Finance: ----------------------------- Cynthia Ganem Fundraising: ----------------------- Anne Buchanan Futurity: Janet Solanik ---------- j.solanik@azdressage.org Historian: --------------------------- Sue Leutwyler Juniors/Young Riders: Bobbie Lynn McKee -------------- b.mckee@azdressage.org Membership: ---------------------- Michell Combs Nominating: ----------------------- Michell Combs Scholarship: Ann Damiano ----- a.damiano@azdressage.org Recognized Shows: ------------- Kathy Smith Scores Compilation: ------------- Sue Leutwyler Web Design: ----------------------- Sue Leutwyler

NAC

President: Lynn Simpson -------- 928-636-7579 Vice President: Joyce Cecchini -928-636-7566 Treasurer: Linda Roth ------------- 928-759-2683 Secretary: Emily Dolan ----------- 928-642-4342 Sue Crampton --------------------- 928-925-6043 Jack Tismeer ----------------------- 928-830-4192 Michele Renner -------------------- 440-221-8587 Sondra Wilkening ----------------- 928-925-6434 ADA BOARD ATTORNEY:

Wendy Riddell --------------------- w.riddell@azdressage.org 2 | THE CENTERLINE | MARCH 2015

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REGION 5 DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE Fundraising efforts are once under way for the USDF Region 5 Juniors and Young Riders as they try to qualify and travel to the 2015 FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships.

The Championships will be held July 14-29, 2015 at the Kentucky Horse Park. It is a very large undertaking to take our group of 8 riders to Kentucky with their horses, grooms and Chef d’Equipes and they need all the support we can give them.

If you would like to contribute or help with their fundraising efforts, please contact Joan Clay, our Region 5 Jr/YR FEI coordinator at jnclay@comcast. net or 970-420-0877 or our Fundraising Chair, Julie Barringer-Richers at jabr57@gmail.com or 720341-5033. If you are still interested in participating in the FEI Junior and Young Rider program for 2014, the last intention deadline is April 30th but the less expensive deadline is April 1st, so be sure to get in your intentions soon.

Regional Championship bids for 2016 have been received and we should know soon where the competition will be held. Hope everyone is planning on attending the Regionals in 2015 in Scottsdale, Arizona at WestWorld. It should be a great show hosted by the Arizona Dressage Association! On a similar note, USDF is currently working through the bids received for the 2016-2018 USDF National Championships and we hope to know soon where that competition will be. It will be hopefully moving more west and should offer our region a venue that’s a bit closer than Kentucky.

If you are interested in being a delegate to the Board of Governors meeting, please contact our Nominating Council representative and have your name added to the ballot for Participating Delegate. Please contact Scarlett Fahrenson at stgeorg@dakotacom.net and let her know your interest and she can provide you with more details on the potential responsibilities. PM Delegate nominations are due in to the USDF office no later then April 15th.

USDF Region 5 Website www.usdfregion5.org

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The FEI World Cup comes back to the United States April 17-19, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. I’m going and I hope to see many of you there! It will be a fantastic opportunity to see some of the best dressage and jumping horses in the world. The World Cup will also return in 2017 to Omaha, Nebraska. This will be a new venue and I’m excited to work there this coming April as an FEI steward when they do the first test event for dressage. It’s great to see International dressage coming to the state where the United States Dressage Federation was founded.

Till next month!

Heather Petersen Region 5 Director

ADA Northern Arizona Chapter www.nacofada.org

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.

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 4 | THE CENTERLINE | MARCH 2015

ARIZONA DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION Annual Meeting

February 2, 2015 Draft Minutes www.azdressage.org

The meeting was called to order at 6:50 p.m.

1. Directors Present: Kathy Smith, Cynthia Ganem, Heather Bilodeau, Sue Leutwyler, Lara Bowles, Cindy Hitchcock, Sarah Lindsten, Betty Drake, Michell Combs, Carolyn Haskell.

2. Directors/Alternate Directors Absent: Jill Graf, Anne Buchanan.

3. Guests: Pam Polydoros, Teri Rich, Dr. Ross Rich, Kim Pribble, Dr. Martin Vidal.

4. Chairpersons of Standing Committees: None Present.

Officer’s Reports: 5. Secretary’s Report – MOTION: Betty Drake moved to accept the Secretary’s report as printed in the Centerline and posted on the web. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried.

6. Treasurer’s and Finance Report – January, 2015: Operating Acct. - $39,453.43; Reserve Accounts to cover catastrophic show/ equipment loss fall $12,176.46 short – 84% Funded; Credit Card Acct. - $4,814.14; Pantano CD - $11,434.11; Cash - $150.00.

1099’s have gone out. MOTION: Kathy Smith moved to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented. VOTE: Unanimous.

RESULT: Motion Carried.

7. Recognized Shows (1st VP) - Fun in February show is being finalized. Spring Show Competitor’s party and Year End Awards discussion. Kathy Smith will check into catering. Recognized Show Committee meeting scheduled for February 9th at 5:30 p.m.

Show photographer contract discussed.

8. Schooling Shows (2nd VP) – The next show is scheduled for March 7th at Bar A Ranch. Missy Gilliland is hired to judge.

Standing Committee Reports: 9. Membership Committee – a. February 2, 2015: 219; 2015 ADA/USDF GMO Members: 20 New Members in 2015; Adults; 16, Junior/Young Riders; 4. 190 Members Renewed in 2015; 176 Adults, 14 Junior/Young Riders. 9 Returning Members; 9 Adults; 0 Junior/Young Riders. 149 ADA/GMO Members have not renewed for 2015. 122 Adults; 17 Junior/Young Riders.

10. Equipment Committee a. Trailer Painting – MOTION: Lara Bowles moved that the ADA cover the cost for both trailers to be painted and repaired at a cost of approximately $400.00 per trailer including incidental repairs to the trailers for a total of approximately $1,000.00. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried. b. Show Laptops - ACER chosen for the scorers use. MOTION: Cynthia Ganem moved that the ADA purchase two laptops at a cost of approximately $479.00 each. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried c. Walkie-Talkie – Tabled until next meeting.

11. Education Committee – The Freestyle Clinic is being re-scheduled for a later date. EquiCore Concepts Clinic being considered as another ADA clinic. Presentation on How to Judge Gaited Dressage will be held February 17th. E-mails have been sent to L-program graduates in Arizona regarding the presentation.

12. Juniors/Young Riders Committee Report – Bobbie Lynn McKee is coordinating the JR/YR’s.

13. Communications Committee – Total December Page views: 74,354; Average Page views/Day: 2,398; Average # Different Computers/Day: 424; Most Popular Pages: Home Page, December eCL, 2015 Omnibus. Total January Page views: 65,882;

Continued on Page 6 Arizona Dressage Asociation Mission Statement: The Arizona Dressage Association is a not-for-profit organization whose goal is to promote the advancement of classical dressage through educational opportunities and programs, and the rigorous evaluations received at recognized and schooling dressage shows.

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Average Page views/Day: 2,125; Average # Different Computers/Day: 428; Most Popular Pages: Home Page, Fun in February Prize List, 2015 Omnibus, January eCL. 14. Volunteer Committee – Volunteers are being tracked on a new form. Discussion on volunteer time slots.

15. Futurity Committee - Five entries so far.

16. Awards Committee – The ribbons have been ordered for Fun in February. Ribbons and prizes will be ordered for the Spring show soon. Perpetual trophy discussion.

18. Vendor Committee – Contracts for the Fun in February and Spring Celebration shows are updated on the website. Several vendors have expressed an interest in the Spring Celebration show. A mass email notice will be going out in the next day or two.

19. Rules Committee – Primary and Participating memberships are being researched.

20. Scholarship Committee – Several applications have been submitted.

21. Guest Speaker – Dr. Ross Rich gave a presentation on MRI diagnostics, including Radiographics and Bone Scans.

22. Nomination Committee/Officer Elections – Michell Combs reported that were 313 eligible voters. 114 of the Members voted and every vote was usable which included one write in. Directors voted onto the Board are as follows: Cindy Hitchcock, Cynthia Ganem, Teri Rich and Kim Pribble. 1st Alternate – Pam Polydoros, 2nd Alternate – Stephanie Altof, 3rd Alternate - Jenny Cannerelli.

Ad Hoc Committee Reports: Old Business: Inspection of the site for the USDF Dressage Finals was discussed. Decision on location to be made in February.

New Business: 2015 Officer Elections: MOTION: If there is no objection, Betty Drake moves that the following ADA Officers be elected by acclamation: Sue Leutwyler – President, Kathy Smith – 1st Vice-President, Lara Bowles – 2nd Vice-President, Cindy Hitchcock – Secretary, Cynthia Ganem – Treasurer. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried.

CALL TO MEMBERS

Members may be recognized by the Presiding Officer and may then address the Board regarding issues of concern to the Association. The Presiding Officer has the right to limit the amount of time that each Member has to address the Board.

Announcement of Next Meeting – Regular Meeting of March 9, 2015, at the home of Heather Bilodeau .

Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. MOTION: Cindy Hitchcock moved to adjourn the meeting. VOTE: Unanimous.

RESULT: Motion Carried.

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2015 Arizona Dressage Show Calendar SHOW

SHOW DATE

CLOSING DATE

JUDGES

TDC Winter Heat I & II Tucson – Pima County Fairgrounds

LEVEL 3

January 17-18, 2015

December 19, 2014

Christel Carlson, ‘S’; Sarah Geikie, ‘S’

ADA Fun in February Litchfield Park – Dale Creek Equestrian Village

1

February 8, 2015

January 13, 2015

Julie Sodowsky "R", Dolly Hannon, "S"

TDC March Madness I & II Tucson – Pima County Fairgrounds

3

March 14-15, 2015

February 18, 2015

Brent Hicks, 'S'; Sara Schmitt, 'S'

ADA Spring Celebration Scottsdale -- WestWorld

3

March 28-29, 2015

March 3, 2015

Joan Darnell, 'S'; Carter Bass, 'S', TBA

Coconino Dressage Spring Show Flagstaff – Fort Tuthill County Park

2

May 23-24, 2015

April 27, 2015

Melonie Kessler, 'S'; Shirley Rector, 'S'

Coconino Dressage Summer Show Flagstaff – Fort Tuthill County Park

2

July 11-12, 2015

June 15, 2015

Tracey Lert, 'S'; Dorie Vlatten Schmitz, 'S'

ADA Mountain Air & Dressage in the Pines Flagstaff – Fort Tuthill County Park

2

August 15-16, 2015

July 21, 2015

Mike Osinski, 'S'; Cindy Canace, 'S'

GAIG/USDF Region 5 Championships & ADA Octoberfest Show Scottsdale -- WestWorld

4

October 9-11, 2015

September 10, 2015

Bill Warren, 'S'; Cara Whitham, 'S'; TBA

ADA Fall Fiesta & AZ State Championships Scottsdale -- WestWorld

3

Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 2015

October 6, 2015

Lorraine MacDonald, 'S'; Doreen Horsey, 'S'

TDC Fall Festival I & II Tucson – Pima County Fairgrounds

3

November 21-22, 2015

October 28, 2015

Sue Curry Shaffer, ‘S’; Barbara Ebner, ‘S’

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Coconino Dressage Spring Show (Level 2) 325089 May 23-24, 2015 Coconino Dressage Summer Show (Level 2) 322386 July 11-12, 2015 Grandstands/Rodeo Arena, Fort Tuthill County Park, Flagstaff Arizona Opening Date: Spring Show March 25, 2015 Closing Date: Spring Show April 27, 2015 Opening Date: Summer Show May 11, 2015 Closing Date: Summer Show June 15, 2015 Recognition: USEF/USDF; Arizona Dressage Association, Tucson Dressage Club Manager: Alice Sarno: (602) 501-4697 and email: www.coconinohorsetrials.com Secretary: Sue Plasman: Cell: 602 463-2505, 2582 Jennifer Drive; Live Oak, CA 95953; email: splasman@comcast.net Sponsorship Coordinator: Alice Sarno (602) 501-4697 and email: www.coconinohorsetrials.com Judges: Spring Show :Melonie Kessler “S”, Moorpark, CA, Shirley Rector “S”, Paradise Valley, AZ Summer Show: Tracey Lert “S”, Soquel, CA, Dorie Vlatten Schmitz “S” San Tan Valley, AZ Technical Delegate: Rusty Cook “R”, Albuquerque, NM Veterinarian: Martin Crabo, DVM on grounds and on call.

Farrier: Edard Powers on grounds.

Entry Procedures: For each horse/rider combination entered, please send your completed entry form and all fees to show Secretary. Make checks payable to Coconino Horse Trials. Entries must be postmarked by the closing date.

Incorrect or Incomplete Entry: $25 fee for any entry without all required copies of current membership cards and signatures included with entry. USEF changes fees often. Double check before sending your entry.

Class Fees: FEI $70. Junior rider (18 and under) $50. All Others $60. Great American/USDF qualifier classes add $10.

Class Schedule: See website www.azdressage.org or : www.coconinohorsetrials.com Stabling: $130 for Thursday through Monday, 1 bag bedding included. Additional nights $25. Inform the show secretary of stabling requirements when submitting entries.Shavings may be pre-ordered at $10/bag.

Day Stall: (6am-6pm) $45. One bag bedding provided.

Trailer-in/day: $25 (do not pay if you’ve paid for stabling or a day stall) Office Fee: $30 – non-refundable.

Scratches: Exhibitors have the responsibility of informing the show office of their intention to scratch. Scratches before the closing date may be made for any reason and all fees will be refunded except the office fee.

Refunds: No refunds for any reason after the closing date, including cancellation of classes due to severe weather or any other emergency.

Late/Post Entries: Accepted as space allows. Add $30 per entry.

Ride Times: Preliminary ride times and a show schedule will be available on our website at www.coconinohorsetrials.com Final ride times will be posted at the show by noon, Friday. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to verify final ride times at the show.

Please notify the show secretary of any scheduling conflicts asap. Ride times will be mailed only if you include a stamped, self addressed business size (#10) envelope.

Changes: Changes are $10 per change, if allowed. Bring your $10 to the show office when you request the change.

Non-Entered Horses: Must pay a $30.00 schooling fee, office fee, plus stabling or trailer in fee. All horses on the show grounds must have on a number while out of their stalls.

Arenas: Footing is a sand/dirt mixture. All tests will be ridden in 20 x 60m arenas. The competition arenas are open for schooling on Thursday afternoon, Friday until 3pm, and at the end of competition days.

Stabling: Permanent 10 x 10 stalls with doors, first bedding is provided. Shavings only. Shavings may be pre-ordered at $10/ bag; your order must be received by Monday Preceeding the show – 5pm in order for them to be delivered to your stalls prior to your arrival.

Awards: First Place-Prize and Ribbon. Ribbons awarded through 6th place. Ties will not be broken. Test of Choice class placing will be determined by division within each class regardless of which test is ridden. The following High Points are offered: Open, Adult Amateur, YR, Junior and Freestyle, and Show High Score.

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Dover Medal Class: To be eligible, a rider must meet the following criteria: 1. Rider must be a current USDF group, or participating, member as of the show date. 2. Rider must be showing at Second Level. 3. Rider must be an amateur in accordance with USEF rules GR1306 and GR 1307 and be registered with USEF as an adult amateur as of the show date. The eligible rider with the highest score of 60% or better in the designated Second Level Class will receive the Dover medal and neck ribbon. Winners will receive a $20 Dover Saddlery Gift Certificate for each of the first three USDF/Dover Adult Medals they win during the 2014 competition season. Riders who win three USDF/ Dover Adult Amateur medals in the same competition year will receive the USDF/Dover National Merit Award. All riders who qualify for a USDF/Dover National Merit award will be eligible to compete for the USDF/Dover Adult Medal National Championship. For more information about the Dover Program, visit www.usdf.org.

Concessions: Available on grounds.

Directions: From I-17 south of Flagstaff, take Exit 337 (Airport/Fairgrounds) and go west into the Fairgrounds.

Lodging: Comfort Inn, 2355 S Beulah Blvd, 928 774 2225, LaQuinta Inn and Suites, 2015 S Beulah Blvd, 928-5568666; Sleep Inn, 2765 Woodlands Village Blvd, 1-800-62-SLEEP; AmeriSuites, 2455 S Beulah Blvd, 1-800-833-1516; Econo Lodge, 2355 S Beulah Blvd, 1-800-553-2666; Fairfield Inn, 2005 S Milton Rd, 1-800-228-2800; Woody Mountain RV Park 2727 W Route 66, 1-800-732-7986.

Other: Management reserves the right to limit the number of times per day a rider may show, and/or the number of times per day a horse/rider combination may show, and may give entry preference to competitors at 3rd level and above.

Limited RV hookups and camping are available at Fort Tuthill County Park Campground. Call 928-774-3464 for Campground information or reservations.

RV parking in stable area is first-come, first-served. Camping fee is $20/night payable in advance on show entry.

Use of electricity is limited to the horse washing station. Patrons may not plug into the outlets at the barn.

Exhibitors Party on Saturday night at 6:30pm, buffet, ticket included with entry. Additional dinner tickets $15.

All updates and information can be found on the website: www.coconinohorsetrials.com Pets: USEF GR301.6: Dogs are not permitted to be loose on competition grounds and must be on a leash or otherwise contained. Individuals must not lead dogs on a leash while mounted. Dog owners failing to comply with this rule may be subject to penalty under Chapters 6 and 7, as well as issuance of warning cards. Effective 1/16/06.

Operation of Motorized Vehicles: USEF GR301.5: Minors who do not have a valid driver’s license which allows them to operate a motorized vehicle in the state in which they reside will not be permitted to operate a motorized vehicle of any kind including, but not limited to, golf carts, motorcycles, scooters, or farm utility vehicles on the competition grounds of licensed competitions. Minors who have a valid temporary license may operate the above described motorized vehicles as long as they are accompanied by an adult with a valid driver’s license. Violations of this rule will be cause for sanctions against the parent(s), guardian(s) and/or trainer(s) who are responsible for the child committing the offense. Penalties may include exclusion of the child, parent(s), guardian(s), and/or trainer(s) from the competition grounds for the remainder of the competition and charges being filed against any of the above individuals in accordance with Rule 7. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule.

Prevent Injury ...

Wear an ASTM-SEI Approved Riding 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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HORSES OF THE YEAR Training Horse 72.733 Slipstream 69.067 Prince Caspian

Owner/Rider Sherrill Tripp/Paula Paglia Melisa Sannes

First Level 74.337 Chalk Hill’s Lord Frederick Missy Gilliland 73.710 Rianna Kendall Brookhart/Beverly Rogers Second Level 69.866 Rianna 69.603 El Da Vinci

Kendall Brookhart/Beverly Rogers Cynthia Course/Kailee Surplus

Third Level 68.803 Santiago SF 66.902 Hermione NSF

Kailee Surplus Diane DeBenedetto/Missy Gilliland

Fourth Level 69.390 Santiago SF Kailee Surplus 67.364 Aragorn Sue Leutwyler

FEI Horses 71.360 Risky Business Cyndi Jackson 70.877 Don Angelo Ann Damiano/Cyndi Jackson

Sandra Kale Award

69.285 El Da Vinci Cynthia Course/Kailee Surplus

Musical Freestyle - Horse / Rider Combination

Adult Amateur [TL - 4th]

65.944 Plato En Rouge

Cameo Award

70.921 Don Angelo 60.961 Sylvano

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Lynn McKinney

Owner/Rider

Ann Damiano/Cyndi Jackson Lucy Ziurys

ADA 2014 Year End Award STANDINGS Online NOW! www.azdressage.org Celebrate ADA YEA winners and their awards at the Spring Show Competitor’s Party Celebration on Saturday Evening.

Evening Festivties Include Quadrille Exibition / YEA Ceremony / Dorie Vlatten-Schmitz celebrates the Retirement of her Horse Watch for Details in the Spring Celebration Show Manager’s Letter

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2014 Pantano Candidates for the Hat

By Division / Rider ADULT AMATEUR

Rider Ayres, Amy Bowles, Lara Buchanan, Anne Buchanan, Anne Buchanan, Anne Carson, Deborah Carson, Deborah Combs, Michell Earl, Kate Earl, Kate Finnegan, Kara Kurbat, Margaret LaCroix, Cindi Leutwyler, Susan Leutwyler, Susan Lorenzen, Kay Lorenzen, Kay Lorenzen, Kay Maland, Lia Maland, Lia McFadden, Marji McKinney, Lynn McKinney, Lynn McKinney, Lynn McKinney, Lynn McKinney, Lynn Peabody, Meredith Pollack, Jaime Powers, Sondra Powers, Sondra Powers, Sondra Pribble, Kimberly Pribble, Kimberly Radda, Tania Radda, Tania Roth, Amy Roth, Amy Sannes, Melisa Sannes, Melisa Self, Rita Self, Rita Self, Rita Stark-Goss, Michelle Stark-Goss, Michelle Tyler, Lyn

Level 2L 3L 1L 1L 4L 4L 4L PSG 3L 3L 2L 2L 2L 4L 4L 4L 4L 4L TL 1L 2L 3L FS (3rd Lvl) FS (3rd Lvl) FS (3rd Lvl) FS (3rd Lvl) 1L TL 1L 1L 1L 1L 2L TL TL TL TL TL TL 2L 2L 2L PSG PSG 1L

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Score 65.952 63.077 76.034 75.161 64.324 67.714 66.857 63.947 62.237 61.053 61.579 64.857 61.071 70.875 64.730 67.857 67.286 66.429 73.571 75.000 69.714 66.923 66.333 65.833 65.667 63.833 68.448 67.321 67.258 66.622 65.645 62.258 61.310 67.500 65.208 67.400 67.000 73.000 67.800 61.579 64.737 62.105 62.895 61.184 69.032

Horse LJS Sublime Fameus SkyHit SkyHit Martini Merlin Merlin Affen-Keefer Goldika Goldika Talara Solana Marbella Aragorn Aragorn Wendo Wendo Wendo Sophina LS Sophina LS Bacioni Plato En Rouge Plato En Rouge Plato En Rouge Plato En Rouge Plato En Rouge My-T I Wont Kiss N Tell Aegyptian Gold Aegyptian Gold Aegyptian Gold Featuring Abigail Featuring Abigail Teodoro III Teodoro III Dalmiro Dalmiro Prince Caspian Prince Caspian Balderdash BJ Zoey Zoey Prophecy Prophecy Princess Czarina

Show ADA Spring Celebration ADA Spring Celebration Mountain Air Dressage ADA Spring Celebration TDC Winter Heat 1 Mountain Air Dressage Dressage in the Pines ADA Spring Celebration Mountain Air Dressage Dressage in the Pines Winter Heat 1 TDC Winter Heat 2 TDC March Madness 2 ADA Spring Celebration ADA Fun in February TDC March Madness 2 TDC Winter Heat 2 TDC March Madness 1 TDC March Madness 1 TDC March Madness 2 ADA Fun in February Coconino Coconino ADA Fun in February ADA Spring Celebration TDC March Madness 1 Coconino Mountain Air Dressage TDC Winter Heat 2 TDC Winter Heat 1 Dressage in the Pines TDC March Madness 1 TDC March Madness 1 TDC Winter Heat 2 TDC Winter Heat 1 TDC March Madness 2 Dressage in the Pines ADA Spring Celebration ADA Fun in February Coconino Mountain Air Dressage Dressage in the Pines Dressage in the Pines Mountain Air Dressage ADA Fun in February

Nuggets Does your trainer or clinician or fellow rider have some quotes or pearls of wisdom that he or she states that crystallize a concept for your riding? If so, please email them to centerline@azdressage.org and they will be considered for publication.

From Charles de Kunffy...

“A horse “held in shape” by his rider is only posturing in a seemingly correct outline, usually for the benefit of the inexperienced observers.”

Important Deadline Reminders It’s that time again to renew your ADA membership. You can renew online and pay with your favorite credit card or you can fill out a Membership Application form and mail in your check. Both methods are available on the ADA website here: http://azdressage.org/become-a-member/ The final payment for the 2015 Futurity is March 1st. See the rules and application form. You can sign up online or by USPS mail from this web address: http://azdressage.org/ada-futurity-post/ JR/YR Declaration of Intent - April 1st, 2015

http://www.usdf.org/competitions/competitionschampionships/najyrc/index.asp Platinum Performance/USDF JR/YR Region 5 Clinic Series Parker, CO. Rider Application Deadline: March 27, 2015

http://www.usdf.org/education/clinics/jryr/riders.asp

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By Michell Combs

NEW TEST SYMPOSIUM

The Sacramento Valley Chapter of the California Dressage Society (CDS) hosted the USEF New Test Symposium at the lovely Murieta Equestrian Center on January 10, 2015. Under a covered arena and surrounded by heating lamps, 245 paid participants gathered to listen and learn from FEI 5* Judge, Lilo Fore.

Lilo was on the USEF Test Writing Committee and she is a highly accredited and respected member of the dressage community. The symposium consisted of an introduction to the new tests, demonstration riders who rode a test and then Lilo isolated specific movements in the test pattern. Lilo, clearly a talented trainer as well, coached the horse and rider teams to show the “wow” factor in the movements so we could observe the difference between a 7, 8 and 9! We (Sarah Lindsten, Taylor Lindsten and I) had a great time watching, learning, evaluating and writing down the “gems” and “pearls of wisdom.”

Some specific notes about the new USEF tests: • The skill level for each level and test is in a specific progressive order • The pattern changes are to reflect more rider’s responsibility • The stretchy trot is removed from training level test 1 because the horse may not yet accept the bit and the rider tended to pull the horse’s head down – not meeting the directives of the pattern • Renvere is removed from second level and put into third level • There is a new focus on transitions to show the rider’s ability to create good riding and throughness in the horse • Changes to the diagonal lines make it easier for the judges to evaluate movements, especially the medium walk and the flying change • The directives provide more information for the judging criteria • There are now 5, not 6, collective scores. Harmony was moved into Submission.

The symposium scheduled three demonstration horse and rider combinations for leach level (training through fourth). An added bonus was observing tests and movements at the FEI level. Each horse was impressive and the quality of riding was equally very good.

TRAINING LEVEL

At training level participants observed the horse’s balance. Lilo shared that each horse has a natural tempo and the rider should not ride quicker than that. However, the rider does need to influence the energy! Lilo asked the participants to notice the weight on the horse’s front legs. The rider might need to bring back the temp a touch for better balance. In discussing the rider’s responsibility, Lilo says “if you don’t train the movement, you can’t present the movement.” The other main judging factor at this level is accuracy of geometry. Lilo emphasized how important it is for the rider to ride a correct 20-meter circle. The circle doesn’t need a lot of bend. The horse must move “between the leg aids.” Lilo explained that every down transition is really an up transition because the horse is going to a new gait. The new gait needs energy into and through it. Instead of thinking downward transition to medium walk, think up transition to medium walk. Then the rider may be better able to create the energy needed for a better score. At training level Lilo says she wants to see nice riding and to give the horse the opportunity to show itself. She adds, “mistakes are ok.” A horse not on the aids and may be against the leg is worse than a little mistake. The participants asked Lilo about the “training level frame.” Lilo explained that frame depends on the horse’s conformation. The rider doesn’t necessarily have to force a lower frame. A horse with a naturally higher carriage is fine, even at training level.

Lilo’s advice to the rider is not to focus so much on the horse that you forget to ride the movement. To the participants, she asked us to think about the overall test. Was it satisfactory, fairly good or good?

FIRST LEVEL

At first level Lilo says the judges must look for the horse to be adjustable in transitions and frame. She says the busier a rider is the less they know what they are doing. Lilo shared that a good way to judge the horse’s halt at X is to compare the halt placement with the reader who is at B or E. That’s an easy visual give-away for the halt being MARCH 2015 | THE CENTERLINE | 15

early, late or on target. Lilo checks the horse’s tempo by counting out loud such as in the trot: one-two-one-two. Lilo explained that the horse’s inside shoulder can be freer when the outside rein is straight and the inside rein is a tad longer. She had the demonstration riders ride forward and “up and out” thinking about reaching out with the shoulders. She spent a lot of time at the trot and canter explaining through the demonstration riders how to take a fairly good gait and change it to “wow.”

SECOND LEVEL

Now the judge raises the expectation for the horse and rider. Lilo says that the medium pace shows up at second level because it requires a degree of collection. In the level itself the shoulder-in is now a coefficient, halt & rein back is a coefficient and the scores for the serpentine and simple changes are separated. Lilo says the judge should observe more balance to the outside rein in the shoulder-in. In having the demonstration riders show the “wow” factor, she had the rider think medium but not do it. She had them ride each beat with a little more lift off the ground, a little more engagement and a little more expression of the gait. She emphasized it is not just the hind legs but the shoulders have to move too. She explained to the participants that collection isn’t “less” it’s “more” engagement and “more” compression. She compared it to a champagne bottle without letting the bubbles out. She asked the riders to ride the medium paces by thinking of the hind legs and let the shoulders up and out. For the canter she said to ride the uphill on the downhill. Get the horse off the ground sooner and ride forward into connection. She said to collect forward.

In scoring the movement, Lilo showed us what she expected of the canter and when to observe that it needed more volume. She further explaining how to develop the “wow” trot and canter, Lilo says it begins as a rider movement and then the horse learns to make it their own. She said it was fine to have the rider think they are training a grand prix horse – just don’t do it yet, pretend.

THIRD LEVEL

In observing the quality of the half-pass, Lilo had the demonstration riders think trot more than half-pass. She had the riders go into the “wow” trot and canter then do a haunches in on the diagonal line. At first the riders were so into the mental expectation of the half-pass that they lost the energy and quality of the gait. However, after Lilo’s instruction, each rider improved the movement exponentially. She showed the participants that a rider’s “defensive” position is to ride a little behind the horse. Lilo shared in the half-halt a rider should not influence the neck but should influence the behavior. She taught one rider to release from the half-halt to complete it.

FOURTH LEVEL

Fourth level is where the collected walk is introduced. With the patterns changing, the judge now can observe movements better. The collected walk is a separate score. The placement of flying changes changed so the judge can see them better. As for the rider, Lilo explained they should not “chase” the horse. She said they need to keep the horse in balance and show expression. She wanted to see an active behind and lift in the shoulders. For the half-pass at this level she had the demonstration riders think a tiny medium and then forward & upward into the half-pass. One of the riders asked how to present the canter zig-zag. She said at fourth level there is time to straighten before the change but, she added, there certainly is not time at grand prix. At that level you zig-renveres to change and zag.

FEI

The added end of day bonus was observing riders piaffe and passage. The participants learned what the judge was evaluating from the expectation at the intermediare level versus grand prix. Lilo explained how much travelling was allowed before deductions. Then she assisted the demonstration riders to show improved quality of movements.

The symposium was highly educational from both a judging and riding perspective. The talented demonstration teams and expertly organized event made it that much more rewarding. Sharing the experience amongst friends was a real treat as well. It is our hope to be able to offer a similar symposium for the ADA. 16 | THE CENTERLINE | MARCH 2015

CALENDAR OF EVENTS MARCH 2015 1: Final Futurity Payment Due Contact Janet Solanik at j.solanik@azdressage.org 8: CFF Schooling Days, Location Carefree Farms, Judge TBD, Contact Laura Borghesani laura.borghesani@gmail.com http://carefreefarms.net/clinicsschoolingevents.html 9: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location: enews@azdressage. org 14-15: TDC March Madness I & II,Location Pima County Fairgrounds, Judges Brent Hicks “S” and Sara Schmitt “S”, Manager Jay Chabucos 623 221 0707 JayChabucos@gmail.com, Secretary Dian Seabury dfseabury@gmail.com 21-23: Henrik Johansen Clinic, hosted by Equus Dressage, Location: Pinnacle Equestrian Center, Dynamite & 84th Street.

Riders $175/lesson, Auditors: $25/day or $50/3 days.

Contact Tami George: 602-509-7294 or jeta@northlink.com.

28-29: ADA Spring Celebration, Location WestWorld, Judges JoanDarnell “S” and Carter Bass “S”, Manager Jay Chabucos JayChabucos@gmail.com, Secretary Sue Plasman s.plasman@azdressage.org APRIL 2015 12: CFF Schooling Days, Location Carefree Farms, Judge TBD, Contact Laura Borghesani laura.borghesani@gmail.com http://carefreefarms.net/clinicsschoolingevents.html 13: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD 15-19: FEI World Cup Finals, Las Vegas MAY 2015 9-10: Platinum Performance JR/YR Clinic featuring George Williams Stellar Stables, Parker, CO, Auditor Registration Opens

April 1st, Rider Application Deadline March 27th. http://www. usdf.org/education/clinics/jryr/dates-locations.asp 11: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD 23-24: Coconino Spring Show, Location Fort Tuthill, Flagstaff, Judges Melonie Kessler “S” and Shirley Rector “S”, Manager Alice Sarno www.cononinohorsetrials.com Secretary Sue Plasman s.plasman@azdressage.org JUNE 2015 8: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD JULY 2015 13: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD 11-12: Coconino Summer Show,Location Fort Tuthill, Flagstaff, Judges Tracey Lert “S” and Dorie Vlatten-Schmitz “S”, Manager Alice Sarno www.cononinohorsetrials.com Secretary Sue Plasman s.plasman@azdressage.org AUGUST 2015 10: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD 15-16: ADA Mountain Air Dressage and ADA Dressage in the Pines,Location Fort Tuthilll, Flagstaff, Judges Mike Osinski “S” and Cindy Canase “S”, Manager Jay Chabucos JayChabucos@gmail.com, Secretary Sue Plasman s.plasman@azdressage.org SEPTEMBER 2015 14: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD OCTOBER 2015 4: CFF Schooling Days, Location Carefree Farms, Judge TBD, Contact Laura Borghesani laura.borghesani@gmail.com http://carefreefarms.net/clinicsschoolingevents.html 9-11: ABIG/USDF Region 5 Championships/ADA

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS (cont.)

Octoberfest, Location WestWorld, Judges Bill Solyntjes “S”, Bill Warren “S” and Cara Whitham “S”, Manager Jay Chabucos JayChabucos@gmail.com, Secretary Sue Plasman s.plasman@azdressage.org 12: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD 31-Nov 1: ADA Fall Fiesta and AZ State Championships, Location Westworld, Judges TBD, Manager Jay Chabucos JayChabucos@gmail.com, Secretary Sue Plasman s.plasman@azdressage.org NOVEMBER 2015 8: CFF Schooling Days, Location Carefree Farms, Judge TBD, Contact Laura Borghesani laura.borghesani@gmail.com

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http://carefreefarms.net/clinicsschoolingevents.html 9: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD 21-22: TDC Fall Festival I & II and State Championships, Location Pima County Fairgrounds, Judges Sue Curry Shaffer “S” and Barbara Ebner “S”, Manager Jay Chabucos 623 221 0707 JayChabucos@gmail.com, Secretary Dian Seabury dfseabury@gmail.com DECEMBER 2015 6: CFF Schooling Days, Location Carefree Farms, Judge TBD, Contact Laura Borghesani laura.borghesani@gmail.com http://carefreefarms.net/clinicsschoolingevents.html 14: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD

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Change in Requirements for 2015 GAIG/USDF Regional Championships Effective for the 2015 Regional Championship Program year, the Intermediate B test will no longer be used as a qualifying test for the Great American/USDF Regional Championships, presented

by SmartPak and supported by Merial. The Intermediate II test will be the only test used to qualify for the Intermediate II level of the Great American/USDF Regional Championships.The test to be ridden at the 2015 Great Americna/USDF Regional Championships, and US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan, will be the Intermediate II test.

New Rule Regarding Great American/USDF Regional Championship Program Effective for the 2015 Regional Championship Program year a horse/rider combination is allowed to win up to three times at a level before being disallowed to compete at that level or a lower level (Grand Prix excepted) at the Regional Championship competition.

Questions? Email: kfirth@usdf.org

Platinum Performance/USDF Jr/YR Clinic Series The Platinum Performance/USDF Jr/YR Clinic Series is made possible with the funding support from The Dressage Foundation.

Don’t miss an upcoming Platinum Performance/USDF Jr/YR Clinic for Your Region! Check out the full list of dates and locations: http://www.usdf.org/education/clinics/jryr/dates-locations.asp

The Platinum Performance/USDF Region 5 Jr/YR Clinic Featuring George Williams, with funding support provided by The Dressage Foundation, will be held May 9-10 at Stellar Stables in Estes Park, CO. Riders must be between the ages of 14-21, and riders ages 12-14 competing in FEI Pony classes will also be considered. Rider applications are being accepted through March 27th. Auditors of all ages are welcome, and preregistration will be available as of April 1. Visit the USDF website for more information.

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Prize Money Announced for GAIG/USDF Regional Dressage Championships

The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) and Great American Insurance Group are pleased to announce the prize money for the 2015 Great American/USDF Regional Dressage Championships Series, presented by SmartPak and supported by Merial. Prize money totaling over $160,000 will be awarded at the 2015 Great American/USDF Regional Championships, divided evenly among the nine regions and 35 divisions that are offered, allowing each region to present competitors with over $18,000 in prize money and awards .

Champions in each region and division will receive $306 in prize money and an embroidered jacket and gift certificate provided by SmartPak, official supplement feeding system of USDF. Reserve champions in each region and division will receive $204 in prize money, along with a saddle pad provided by the Great American Insurance Group, title sponsor of the championships.

“It is with great pleasure that we continue to provide recognition to these outstanding competitors through our sponsorship of the regional championship program,” stated Kathy Sedlak, Great American Insurance Group Assistant Vice President of the Equine Division.

“We’re so pleased that through the generous support of our sponsors, we are able to see this program continue to grow and be so well received by USDF members,” adds Stephan Hienzsch, USDF Executive Director.

For more information about the Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championships, please visit the USDF website or contact the USDF office.

Arizona Dressage Association is Proud to host the GAIG/USDF Region 5 Dressage Championships this Year October 9-11th, 2015, WestWorld of Scottdale Regional Qualifying Criteria > Are you Qualified Yet? > http://azdressage.org/octoberfest/

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Show Results ADA Fun in February

INTRODUCTORY TEST A

(C) Hannon ‘S’, 1 Isabelle Tillman Just Gabe

INTRODUCTORY TEST B

(C) Sodowsky “R’, 1 Toah Hatch Dacapriella 1 Kali Riddell Just Gabe 1 Kimberly Kolstad Wayne Carter

Dacapriella

78.750%

66.304% 64.783% 62.391% 58.261% 53.043%

TRAINING LEVEL TEST 2

(C) Sodowsky “R’, 1 Kailee Surplus Habana 2 Joanna Sloan Cevato 3 Kailee Surplus Isaiah 1 Hailey Dahlstrom Strider 1 Dawn Winans-Shank Qharma 2 Rebecca Lindy Queen Lateephah 3 Linda Leon Toppers Duet 4 Catherine Rischard Kaycessunnyday

81.563% 56.563% 50.938%

TRAINING LEVEL TEST 1

(C) Sodowsky “R’, 1 Catherine Rischard Kaycessunnyday 1 Kailee Surplus Isaiah 1 Hailey Dahlstrom Strider 3 Rebecca Lindy Queen Lateephah 4 Kimberly Kolstad Wayne Carter

62.500%

INTRODUCTORY TEST C

(C) Hannon ‘S’, 1 Toah Hatch

72.692% 66.923% 65.385% 64.231% 64.231% 61.731% 60.577% 59.808%

TRAINING LEVEL TEST 3

(C) Hannon ‘S’, 1 Kailee Surplus Habana 1 Melisa Sannes Prince Caspian 2 Dawn Winans-Shank Qharma 2 Joanna Sloan Cevato 1 Kenzie Riddell Angel 3 Linda Leon Toppers Duet 4 Rebecca Lindy Queen Lateephah

FIRST LEVEL TEST 1

(C) Sodowsky “R’, 1 Reagan Leach Duplicor 1 Beverly Rogers Primero Mac 1 Talia DeBrigida Elysium 2 Tania Radda Teodoro Iii 22 | THE CENTERLINE | MARCH 2015

68.636% 67.273% 66.591% 66.364% 63.636% 63.182% 60.455%

67.037% 66.481% 59.444% 58.704%

FIRST LEVEL TEST 2

(C) Sodowsky “R’, 1 Dominique Sollazzo Roberto’s Lion 66.719% 1 Tania Radda Teodoro Iii 64.375% 3 Robin Biehl TE Omega 62.813% 2 Lindsay Naas Roy-El’s Belle of the Ball 62.500% 4 Jaime Pollack I Wont Kiss N Tell 61.094% FIRST LEVEL TEST 3

(C) Hannon ‘S’, 1 Sarah Lindsten Action Jackson 2 Robin Biehl TE Omega Dominique Sollazzo Roberto’s Lion 3 Meredith Peabody My-T 4 Melisa Sannes Prince Caspian

FIRST LEVEL TOC, SPECIFY TEST

(C) Sodowsky “R’, 1 Sarah Lindsten Action Jackson 2 Reagan Leach Duplicor 3 Jaime Pollack I Wont Kiss N Tell 1 Talia DeBrigida Elysium

SECOND LEVEL TEST 1

(C) Sodowsky “R’, 1 Meredith Peabody My-T

SECOND LEVEL TEST 3

(C) Sodowsky “R’, 1 Beverly Rogers Primero Mac 1 Margaret Kurbat Solana 2 Kim Pribble Featuring Abigail

55.909%

60.641%

69.634% 67.073% 59.878%

SECOND LEVEL TOC, SPECIFY TEST

(C) Hannon ‘S’, 1 Margaret Kurbat

68.382% 66.111% 62.656% 61.481%

SECOND LEVEL TEST 2

(C) Sodowsky “R’, 1 Jeanette Lundgren Zanzybar

70.441% 66.912% 64.706% 62.794% 61.029%

Solana

69.146%

THIRD LEVEL TEST 1

(C) Hannon ‘S’, Nathalie Eikel-Baughman - Sig the Flying Dutchman 18.779%

THIRD LEVEL TEST 3

(C) Hannon ‘S’, 1 Kristy Doty Peter Pan 1 Carol DeGirolamo Up Tempo 2 Kara Finnegan Talara 2 Katie Ferencik Horatio SF

70.385% 67.564% 64.359% 64.359%

Show Results ADA Fun in February

THIRD LEVEL TOC, SPECIFY TEST

(C) Sodowsky “R’, 1 Ulrike Rehberg-Sparks 65.513%

68.649%

PRIX ST GEORGES

(C) Hannon ‘S’, 1 Susan Leutwyler Aragorn 71.053% 2 Kay Lorenzen Wendo 70.000% 1 Kailee Surplus Santiago SF 66.316% 3 Sarah Lindsten Raoul 65.789% 2 Sherry Wolpert Desert Moon Champignon 60.658% 4 Amy Jackson Menjo 56.579% 5 Tamara George Brendan Braveheart 55.395%

61.600%

USDF FREESTYLE TOC

(C) Hannon ‘S’, 1 Lindsay Naas 2 Kim Pribble

58.500%

FEI TOC, SPECIFY TEST

(C) Hannon ‘S’, 1 Laura Tillman Fashion

71.184% 60.789%

GRAND PRIX

(C) Hannon ‘S’, 1 Laura Tillman Fashion

68.243%

INTERMEDIARE I

(C) Hannon ‘S’, 1 Cyndi Jackson Don Angelo 1 Anne Buchanan Martini B

FOURTH LEVEL TOC, SPECIFY TEST

(C) Sodowsky “R’, 1 Missy Gilliland Hermione NSF

Flash K

FOURTH LEVEL TEST 1

(C) Hannon ‘S’, 1 Missy Gilliland Hermione NSF

Roy-El’s Belle of the Ball 66.000% Featuring Abigail 65.333%

RIDER TEST (NEW 2015) TOC, SPECIFY TEST

(C) Sodowsky “R’, 1 Kenzie Riddell Angel

70.600%

Next ADA Show Spring Celebration March 28-29, 2015

WestWorld of Scottsdale AZ Opening Date: February 4th Closing Date: March 3rd

http://azdressage.org/spring-show/

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2014 Pantano Candidates for the Hat

By Division / Rider (cont.)

JR/YR

Rider Desmidt, Sydney Gilcreest, Ivana Gilcreest, Ivana Gilcreest, Ivana Gilcreest, Ivana Gilcreest, Ivana Gilcreest, Ivana Goldman, Emily Lassetter, Caroline Lassetter, Caroline Lonchar, Karlie Lonchar, Karlie Manning, Megan Manning, Megan

Level TL TL TL 1L 1L 1L 1L PSG 1L 2L TL TL TL 1L

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Score 63.750 68.000 63.200 68.065 65.517 64.677 64.483 60.132 69.839 62.619 78.000 72.800 68.400 70.484

Horse Jeweliette New Yorks Finest New Yorks Finest New Yorks Finest New Yorks Finest New Yorks Finest New Yorks Finest Wrigley Rustiano Rustiano Ecco Domani Ecco Domani SR Ssavant SR Ssavant

Show TDC Winter Heat 2 TDC March Madness 2 TDC March Madness 1 ADA Fun in February TDC Winter Heat 2 TDC March Madness 2 TDC Winter Heat 1 TDC Winter Heat 1 ADA Spring Celebration ADA Spring Celebration Dressage in the Pines Mountain Air Dressage ADA Spring Celebration Mountain Air Dressage

2014 Pantano Candidates for the Hat

By Division / Rider (cont.)

JR/YR (CONT.) RIDER LEVEL SCORE HORSE SHOW

Manning, Megan Manning, Megan Manning, Megan Manning, Megan Manning, Megan McHenry, Erin Super, Alexandra

1L 2L 2L 2L 3L PSG TL

63.919 67.976 65.476 61.548 62.895 62.632 64.286

SR Ssavant SR Ssavant SR Ssavant SR Ssavant SR Ssavant Bailando Raynyday Final Salute

Coconino Mountain Air Dressage Coconino Dressage in the Pines Dressage in the Pines ADA Spring Celebration TDC Winter Heat 1

1L 1L 2L 2L PSG 2L 3L 3L 3L 1L 3L TL 1L 1L 1L 2L 2L 2L 2L Int 1 FS (2nd Lvl) TL TL TL 1L 1L 2L 3L 3L 4L 4L TL 4L 3L

69.355 66.935 70.714 65.357 63.026 71.053 65.256 65.256 64.872 67.297 72.763 78.000 75.000 73.548 72.581 70.789 70.000 68.810 67.105 63.289 70.333 71.786 68.600 69.000 68.793 67.432 70.476 70.128 68.333 69.714 64.286 68.400 65.811 74.342

Luke Dressage in the Pines Luke Mountain Air Dressage Luke Mountain Air Dressage Luke Dressage in the Pines Rope's Ricochet Dressage in the Pines Hermione NSF ADA Fun in February Ms Ringo Starr TDC March Madness 1 Ms Ringo Starr TDC March Madness 1 Ms Ringo Starr TDC March Madness 2 Guinness Stout Coconino Ripley ADA Spring Celebration Romulus ADA Spring Celebration Rianna ADA Spring Celebration Rianna TDC March Madness 1 Rianna TDC Winter Heat 1 Rianna TDC March Madness 1 Rianna ADA Spring Celebration Rianna TDC Winter Heat 2 Rianna TDC Winter Heat 1 Reilly ADA Spring Celebration Rianna ADA Spring Celebration Chestnut Oak's Drummer Boy Dressage in the Pines Chestnut Oak's Drummer Boy Mountain Air Dressage PS Rudy Valentino March Madness 1 PS Rudy Valentino ADA Fun in February PS Rudy Valentino TDC March Madness 2 El Da Vinci TDC March Madness 2 Santiago SF TDC Winter Heat 2 Santiago SF TDC Winter Heat 1 Santiago SF ADA Fun in February Santiago SF TDC Winter Heat 2 Piper's Stewart TDC Winter Heat 2 Desert Moon Champignon ADA Spring Celebration Alle In One ADA Fun in February

OPEN

Rider Level Score Horse Show Chandler-Brown, Catherine Chandler-Brown, Catherine Chandler-Brown, Catherine Chandler-Brown, Catherine Decesari-Normandeau, La Gilliland, Missy McKee-Luffy, Bobbie Lynn McKee-Luffy, Bobbie Lynn McKee-Luffy, Bobbie Lynn Overby, Cecelia Patton-Rich, Teri Rogers, Beverly Rogers, Beverly Rogers, Beverly Rogers, Beverly Rogers, Beverly Rogers, Beverly Rogers, Beverly Rogers, Beverly Rogers, Beverly Rogers, Beverly Surplus, Kailee Surplus, Kailee Surplus, Kailee Surplus, Kailee Surplus, Kailee Surplus, Kailee Surplus, Kailee Surplus, Kailee Surplus, Kailee Surplus, Kailee Torres, Juan Lopez Wolpert, Sherry Yacobucci, Kim

Don’t Miss it! The drawing for this Award will be held at Competitor’s Party on Saturday Evening of the Spring Celebration Show.

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Barn Tip: Apply Reflective Decals On dark roads at night, other drivers may only see your reflective tape and trail­er lights, If you lose your lights your trailer may not be seen at all. Does that thought scare you? It should!

Enhance on-road safety and increase your trail­er’s nighttime visibility with reflective decals, reflective pictures and reflective signage. “Caution Horses” decals let other drivers know you’re haul­ing live cargo, so you’ll need more room to maneuver than other vehicles, and also enhances visibility.

“Place reflective decals all over your trailer’s back and side panels,” said trailering expert Rebecca Gimenez, PhD. “Also apply decals to the in­side of the back doors and ramp. That way, you can be seen even if you have to open the doors.”

Brakes and lights are notorious for failing; this is your backup plan.

Good luck trailering pro!

Tip? watters4@cox.net

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OUR VOLUNTEER RING STEWARD/BIT CHECKER The Competition Ring Steward/Bit Checker is one of the most responsible jobs at a show. USEF requires that every competition ring be monitored by a Bit Checker (Competition Ring Steward). The Bit Checker check bits, spurs and whip length and will receive a binder with photos and information on what equipment is legal. They also have a list of the competitors and a show schedule for the ring they are assigned to and can communicate with other ring stewards via radio to let them know if a Judge is running behind or ahead of schedule.

Effective 4/1/14 “THE BIT CHECKER” must use a new disposable glove on each hand for each horse nd will be checking onethird of the horses in each class. Inspection of saddlery and bits must be done at the direction of the technical delegate and must be done immediately as the horse leaves the arena. (See DR126.1i) The checking of the bridle must be done with the greatest caution, as some horses are very touchy and sensitive about their mouths. The responsibility for the correct attire and equipment, however, still rests with the competitor.

Correct method for checking the tightness of a cavesson noseband (left) and flash noseband (right).

REMINDER REGARDING ACCEPTABLE SADDLE PAD LOGOS IN COMPETITION Saddle pads are optional, but should be white or of conservative color. Beyond the permitted maximum size (200cm square), competitors need to be aware of limitations on the types of logos allowed in competition: “…Breed logos (for horses registered with that breed), national flags (for citizens of that country), riding club/business/farm names or logos (used with permission of USEF or USDF, respectively), are also permitted and must have the same specifications as sponsor logos. No other advertisement or publicity is permitted on saddle cloths or horses” (DR121.1). Competitors should also be aware of GR1307 Professional/ Amateur Status rules that apply to the use of logos, as well as potential eliminations that may result from dress code violations per DR123.1.b. When sponsorship is permitted in accordance with GR1306, the name and/or logo of the individual’s sponsor(s) may appear on a surface area not exceeding 200 cm2 on each side of the saddle cloth. No other advertisement or publicity is permitted on saddle cloths or horses.

HINT: To easily determine if the surface area fits the limit of 200 cm2, convert the dimensions of the logo to metric. (1”= 2.54 cm) BEFORE calculating the area.

Example 1: logo measuring 4” x 6” converts to 10.16cm x 15.24 cm = 154.84 cm2

Example 2: logo measuring 5” x 6” converts to 12.70cm x 15.24 cm = 193.70 cm2

If square, a 200 cm2 logo would be 5.65” x 5.65”. The perimeter of a logo of 200 cm2 would measure a bit over 22 inches (ie, 4 x 5.65 = 22.6).

Both examples are appropriate size logo for each side of a saddle pad used in competition. Beware of obviously unappropriate logos-- e.g. smiley face, Hanoverian logo pad on a leopard appaloosa, etc.

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Photos courtesy of USDF. All rights reserved.

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ARIZONA DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION PO Box 31602 Phoenix, AZ 85046-1602

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