The
Centerline
Arizona Dressage Association
Vol. 15, Issue 4
www.azdressage.org
April 2015
** IMPORTANT ** Mark Your Calendars with this Important Date Change! GAIG/USDF Regional Championships and the ADA Octoberfest Dressage Show will be held October 16-18, 2015 WestWorld of Scottsdale WestWorld had a conflict with rings on our originally scheduled dates (October 9-11) and requested that we change our show date. The weekend of October 16-18 is the final weekend to qualify for the USDF Dressage Finals competition which will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY November 5-8th, 2015. Good luck to all and we look forward to seeing you at our Regional Championships show!
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 | APRIL 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. 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! 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. 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
USDF Region 5 Website www.usdfregion5.org
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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 | APRIL 2015
ARIZONA DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION Regular Meeting
March 9, 2015 Draft Minutes www.azdressage.org
The meeting was called to order at 6:50 p.m. 1. Directors/Alternate Directors Present: Kathy Smith, Cynthia Ganem, Heather Bilodeau, Sue Leutwyler, Cindy Hitchcock, Sarah Lindsten, Betty Drake, Michell Combs, Lara Bowles, Pam Polydoros. 2. Directors/Alternate Directors Absent: Kim Pribble, Teri Rich, Stephanie Atlof, Jenny Cannerelli, Carolyn Haskell. 3. Guests: None Present 4. Chairpersons of Standing Committees: None Present.
Officer’s Reports: 5. Secretary’s Report – MOTION: Cynthia Ganem 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 – March, 2015: Operating Acct. - $27,733.50; Reserve Accounts to cover catastrophic show/ equipment loss fall $12,176.60 short; Credit Card Acct. - $3,878.52; Pantano CD - $11,410.02; Cash - $150.00. 2015 Preliminary Budgets are in process. MOTION: Michell Combs moved to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried 7. Fun in February show had considerably more upper level rides than last year’s show. Spring ADA show has approximately 120 entries. Judges: Ceecee Moss-Giovanetti (S), Carter Bass (S) and Joan Darnell (R). Competitor’s Party is scheduled on Saturday, March 28th at 5:30 P.M. a. State Championships Clarification of Eligibility (Residency) – Discussion on eligibility. 8. Schooling Shows (2nd VP) – Approximately 40 rides, including 7 Gaited Dressage rides and one Western Dressage ride. Missy Gilliland judged. Bar A Ranch did an excellent job hosting us. Discussion regarding score posting in the Centerline.
Standing Committee Reports: 9. Membership Committee – March 4, 2015: 257; 2015 ADA/USDF GMO Members: 27 New Members in 2015; Adults; 22, Junior/Young Riders; 5. 220 Members Renewed in 2015; 205 Adults, 15 Junior/Young Riders. 10 Returning Members; 10 Adults; 0 Junior/Young Riders. 2014 ADA/GMO Members have not renewed for 2015; 109. 93 Adults; 16 Junior/Young Riders. 10. Equipment Committee – Approximately 20 radios need to be replaced. 2 Toshiba computers have been purchased. MOTION: Kathy Smith moved to purchase 20 replacement radios for up to $700.00 total. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried. 11. Education Committee – Freestyle clinic scheduled for May 2nd and 3rd. Venue TBD 12. Communications Committee – March 2015 Report – Total Page views: 118,301; Average Page views/Day 4,225; Average # Different Computers/Day: 428. Most Popular Pages: Spring Prize List, February CL, 2015 Omnibus. Most Popular PDF Downloads: Fun In February Rider Schedule, Rider, Show Manager Letter, Spring Prize List, Recognized Show Entry, February eCL, Schooling Show Entry. 13. Volunteer Committee – Volunteer Policy and Credit Program – Discussion. 14. Futurity Committee - 2 entries in Open and 4 in AA/JR received. Greenway Saddlery has donated 2 coolers for the Futurity winners. 15. Awards Committee – Trophy replacement discussion. 16. Vendor Committee – Approximately 5 vendors have signed up for the spring show. 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. APRIL 2015 | THE CENTERLINE | 5
17. Fundraising – Emails will be sent and calls will be made for sponsorships. Pam Polydoros will Chair the Fundraising Committee starting in fall for the ADA Fall show. 18. Scholarship Committee – Committee Recommendation to the Board: 4 people applied and 4 people were accepted. Based on the criteria of the program and the allocations, the following 2015 scholarships have been awarded: OPEN – Teri Rich; AA – Cindy Hitchcock; AA – Kim Pribble; AA – Tania Radda. MOTION: Betty Drake moved to accept the recommendations of the committee. 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 April 13, 2015, at the home of Cynthia Ganem. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m. MOTION: Michell Combs 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 16-18, 2015
September 15, 2015
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. 8 | THE CENTERLINE | APRIL 2015
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. APRIL 2015 | THE CENTERLINE | 9
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 68.871 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
Kathy Smith
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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
Lynn McKinney
Owner/Rider
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Gaited Dressage ADA recently added gaited dressage to its schooling show class offerings. Barbara Hanes, a local trainer who specializes in training gaited horses in dressage, instructed a small group of L Graduates on what gaited dressage is and how to review a gaited dressage test. Pam Polydoros graciously hosted the event in her lovely home, and provided gourmet pizza and treats for the attendees. There are 25 recognized gaited breeds in the United States. Typical breeds are: Tennessee Walker, Paso Fino, Missouri Fox Trotter, Saddlebred, and more. Arizona’s gaited dressage community chooses to ride USEF dressage test patterns within their horse’s gaited movements. Barbara began with a power point introducing the gaited horse and slides to show the different gaits, which can vary by the breed. Then the group looked at the technical elements of what is desirable and undesirable. The group watched gaited dressage tests and learned to observe a correct, energetic, consistent gait. Then the group reviewed the balance, suppleness, harmony, and other traditional dressage criteria within the tests. Barbara said that gaited horses are supposed to bob their head longitudinally. Although connection is important, the rider must not restrict the horse’s head movement. After the session the group discussed how to apply dressage methodology to gaited dressage in order to place the class correctly and provide helpful and meaningful comments with the scores. Gaited dressage exhibitors are looking for encouragement from the judges, and their trainers are looking for helpful direction as to what the judges are looking for so that they can advise their clients correctly.
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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.
Unknown ... “The master has failed more times then the beginner has even tried!�
Important Deadline Reminders ADA membership. Renewable or join 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/ JR/YR Declaration of Intent - April 1st, 2015
http://www.usdf.org/competitions/competitionschampionships/najyrc/index.asp GAIG/USDF Regional Championships Qualifying Period runs through October 18, 2015.
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Auditing the “L” Program By Michell Combs
The L Program, a training program which began in 1989, is designed to educate and prepare participants to judge dressage schooling shows. Participants who pass with distinction are eligible to apply to the USEF “r” training program which is the beginnings of the path to becoming a USEF licensed judge. Passing the L Program requires a three-part testing process: a written exam, oral exam and practical test (judging 6 full tests at each level training, first and second). A minimum score is required to pass the program and there is a minimum score to pass with distinction. A participant who passes the L Program is known as an L Graduate. I first participated in the 2007-2008 program. When I decided to pursue the USEF “r” training program I had to retake the L Program since it had been over 5 years since I first participated. This meant I had to audit all of part 1 again, and be a participant in part 2, requiring retesting. In 2016 the minimum scores will increase in order to pass the L Program with distinction. The L Program is not just for judge education. It is also perfect for anyone who is training or showing. Auditing is as informative as participating! In part 1 session A with Bill Solyntjes, we spent two days reviewing the L Program, learning expectations of judging, judging methodologies and biomechanics. My bullet point notes are listed below. • A judge must know the USEF rules pertaining to showing and dressage • A judge must know the rules for errors, and what is and is not an error • A judge must understand the meaning of the marks and half marks 0.5 -10.0 • A judge must understand the relevance of biomechanics. “By biomechanics we mean the way that muscles move bones to produce and sustain various forms of action: as regards the horse, mainly locomotion; as regards the rider, mainly position and giving of aids.” Baron von Blixen-Finecke • There must be a general standard for the gait score and how to arrive at it • A judge has to utilize a standardized methodology so the class can be placed correctly • In part 1 session B with Axel Steiner, we spent two days reviewing how to be a good judge, understanding the purpose of each level, evaluating a horse’s gaits and differentiating essence vs criteria. My bullet point notes are listed below. • A judge should be approachable • A judge should encourage the rider • A judge should reward, not punish “but keep it in the ball park” • A rider should not underestimate the importance of the centerline to halt. The judge can view how straight the horse is and how relaxed the rider is. • In the loops, the judge must really pay attention to the changes of bend – emphasis on s in changes • A judge must understand the directives of each movement • A judge should not give a score too early • A rider should be cognizant of trying to fix a problem in a movement. For example, frequently adjusting the angle in a shoulder-in makes things worse resulting in an inconsistent angle and an unhappy horse. APRIL 2015 | THE CENTERLINE | 15
• A judge must be able to tell if the left or right side of horse is better • The first time a judge sees a problem (i.e., wrong canter lead) the judge should be lenient. However, if that problem resurfaces a second or third time, each additional time the score will be even lower for that same problem. • The rider should not underestimate the value of preparation: from preparing to ride a corner, diagonal, transitions, etc. In Part 1 session C with Janet Foy, we spent two days reviewing the collectives, fine-tuning our comments and score (methodologies) and developing the further remarks summary of the test. My bullet point notes are listed below. • A square halt is not required for a score of 7 • In the free walk contact is not required • In the free walk how low the neck goes isn’t as important as how he is using his neck and back • A judge should try to have some positive comments on the test • A judge must know the essence of the movement • In a lengthen stride or medium pace, freedom can be used to increase the gait score, but never to lower it • What belongs in impulsion “can he do it” must be clearly differentiated from submission “will he do it” • A judge must understand the purpose of each level and not write something that is inappropriate • A judge must notice if the shoulders are rolling or lifting, as well as learn many more visual indicators • A judge doesn’t count the number of steps in turn on the haunches • Further remarks should not be generic, if you could say one thing to save the rider’s life, what would it be? The participants in the program have their work cut out for them! As they are discovering, there is a lot to organize visually and mentally in order to see, understand and articulate what happens inside the ring. There is an abundance of literature and video information about the L Program readily available so I hope that these brief bullet points are insightful.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 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
AUGUST 2015 (CONT) 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 16-18: GAIG/USDF Region 5 Championships/ADA Octoberfest, Location WestWorld, Judges TBD, 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 5-8: USDF Dressage Finals, Admission FREE, Location Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY, For more info: http://www.usdf.org/ usdressagefinals/event/index.asp 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 TBD 21-22: TDC Fall Festival I & II, 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
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS (cont.) 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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TDC Winter Heat High Point awards TRAINING-SECOND LEVEL
AA Lia Maland Sophina 74.632% Open Laura DeCesari-Normandeau Faire Well 73.995% Jr/YR Jamie Deconcini Miss Maisie Mae 65.000% THIRD-FOURTH LEVEL
AA Laine Sklar Paladin SF Open Bobbie Lynn McKee Weltesse
67.958% 66.681%
FEI
AA Kay Lorenzen Wendo Open Cyndi Jackson Risky Business
63.947% 71.579%
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Show Results TDC Winter Heat I & II WINTER HEAT I TRAINING LEVEL, TEST 1 (C) Carlson, Diane Devincentis Legend LHF 68.487% 1 Leesa Lane Oziwon 67.609% 2 Marilyn Isaacks Bandit 65.435% 3 Jamie Deconcini Miss Maisy Mae 65.000% 1 TRAINING LEVEL, TEST 2 (C) Carlson, Michele Bourquin Shambala 66.538% 1 Marilyn Isaacks Bandit 65.962% Jena Zambrello Nick of Time 63.654% Susan Browning TKS Spot Of Champagne 63.269% Jan Markham Lachlan Mor 62.692% Laura DeCesari-Normandeau Faire Well 72.308% Allyson DeHaven One Diva 66.538%
2 3 4 5 1 2
TRAINING LEVEL, TEST 3 (C) Carlson, Leesa Lane Oziwon 66.364% 1 Michele Bourquin Shambala 64.773% 2 Diane Devincentis Legend LHF 64.773% 3 Susan Arbuckle Dash Of Pepper 63.418% 4 Susan Browning TKS Spot Of Champagne 62.273% 5 Jena Zambrello Nick of Time 58.409% 6 Jamie Deconcini Miss Maisy Mae 59.773% 1 Laura DeCesari-Normandeau Faire Well 75.682% 1 Laura DeCesari-Normandeau Mulato XV 68.864% 2 Allyson DeHaven One Diva 68.636% 3 TRAINING LEVEL, TEST OF CHOICE (C) Carlson, Jan Markham Lachlan Mor FIRST LEVEL, TEST 1 (C) Carlson, Lindsay Naas Roy El’s Belle of the Ball
62.115%
62.222%
1
1
FIRST LEVEL, TEST 2 (C) Carlson, Tracey Anderson Dauphine De Jazz Cc 64.219% Karen Lubinski Duke’s Mr T. J. 57.813%
1 2
FIRST LEVEL, TEST 3 (C) Geikie, Lia Maland Sophina LS Sondra Powers Aegyptian Gold Tracey Anderson Dauphine De Jazz Cc Susan Arbuckle Dash Of Pepper Karen Lubinski Duke’s Mr T. J.
75.441% 63.824% 62.500% .353% 59.853%
1 2 3 4 5
SECOND LEVEL, TEST 1 (C) Geikie, Catalina Sherwood Razmitaz Sondra Powers Aegyptian Gold
62.424% 60.758%2
1
SECOND LEVEL, TEST 2 (C) Geikie, Catalina Sherwood Razmitaz 63.718% 1 Lynn Boice Dario 63.462% 2 Lia Maland Sophina LS 63.205% 3 Elizabeth Eggers Windstarr 60.128% 4 Mary Zimmerman Mr. Wrinkles 55.513% 5 SECOND LEVEL, TEST 3 (C) Geikie, (B) Carlson
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Lynn Boice Dario 64.634% 1 Mary Zimmerman Mr. Wrinkles 59.634% 2 Elizabeth Eggers Windstarr 58.963% 3 SECOND LEVEL, TEST 3; OPEN (C) Geikie, Laura DeCesari-Normandeau Lexington 67.317% Bobbie Lynn McKee Weltesse 65.122%
1 2
THIRD LEVEL, TEST 2 (C) Geikie, Laine Sklar Paladin SF Michele Lepire Nakai
66.795% 59.872%
1 2
THIRD LEVEL, TEST 3 (C) Geikie, Anne Buchanan Sky Hit Laine Sklar Paladin SF Bobbie Lynn McKee Weltesse Kailee Surplus El Da Vinci
66.923% 65.769% 67.821% 66.795%
1 2 1 2
THIRD LEVEL, TEST OF CHOICE (C) Geikie, Michele Lepire Nakai
59.615%
1
FOURTH LEVEL, TEST 1 (C) Geikie, Kailee Surplus El Da Vinci
65.270%
1
FEI PRIX ST. GEORGES (C) Geikie, (B) Carlson Kay Lorenzen Wendo Susan Parrish Maronda Cyndi Jackson Risky Business
64.211% 62.039% 71.513%
1 2 1
FEI INTERMEDIATE I (C) Geikie, (B) Carlson Cyndi Jackson Don Angelo 65.789% Laura DeCesari-Normandeau Rope’s Ricochet 63.158% Mary Jane Parmentier Bennigan 60.921%
1 2 3
FEI INTERMEDIATE II (C) Geikie, (B) Carlson Lucy Ziurys Sylvano 57.895% 1 2015 NAJYRC QUALIFYING FEI JUNIOR TEAM (C) Geikie, (B) Carlson Molly O’Brien Prodigy 60.676% USDF Freestyle, Test of Choice (C) GEIKIE, (B) CARLSON Melinda Olsen Wilderwind Lindsay Naas Roy El’s Belle of the Ball
1
67.833% 64.833%
1 2
USEF DEVELOPING HORSE PSG TEST (C) Geikie, (B) Carlson Erin McHenry Bailando 67.059%
1
WINTER HEAT II TRAINING LEVEL, TEST 1 (C) Geikie, Jamie Deconcini Miss Maisy Mae
65.000%
1
TRAINING LEVEL, TEST 2 (C) Geikie, Leesa Lane Oziwon 71.154% 1 Diane Devincentis Legend LHF Marilyn Isaacks Bandit
66.731% 65.962%
2 3
Show Results TDC Winter Heat I & II Susan Browning TKS Spot Of Champagne Michele Bourquin Shambala Jan Markham Lachlan Mor Allyson DeHaven One Diva
60.769% 59.615% 58.654% 66.554%
4 5 6 1
TRAINING LEVEL, TEST 3 (C) Geikie, Leesa Lane Oziwon 68.864% 1 Susan Arbuckle Dash Of Pepper 67.955% 2 Diane Devincentis Legend LHF 66.136% 3 Marilyn Isaacks Bandit 65.909% 4 Susan Browning TKS Spot Of Champagne 59.773% 5 Michele Bourquin Shambala 56.364% 6 Jamie Deconcini Miss Maisy Mae 65.000% 1 Laura DeCesari-Normandeau Faire Well 69.318% 1 Laura DeCesari-Normandeau Mulato XV 68.864% 2 Allyson DeHaven One Diva 65.682% 3 TRAINING LEVEL, TEST OF CHOICE (C) Geikie, Jan Markham Lachlan Mor
54.545%
1
FIRST LEVEL, TEST 1 (C) Geikie, Jana Crimmins Sapphire Cream of the Crop 60.000%
1
FIRST LEVEL, TEST 2 (C) Geikie, Lindsay Naas Roy El’s Belle of the Ball Tracey Anderson Dauphine De Jazz Cc
1 2
61.563% 57.031%
Karen Lubinski Ellen Cook
Duke’s Mr T. J. Woman of World
54.063% 53.438%
3 1
FIRST LEVEL, TEST 3 (C) Carlson, Lia Maland Sophina LS Sondra Powers Aegyptian Gold Tracey Anderson Dauphine De Jazz Cc Karen Lubinski Duke’s Mr T. J. Susan Arbuckle Dash Of Pepper Jana Crimmins Sapphire Cream of the Crop
73.824% 68.088% 66.324% 61.618% 56.912% 62.059%
1 2 3 4 5 1
SECOND LEVEL, TEST 1 (C) Carlson, Sondra Powers Aegyptian Gold Catalina Sherwood Razmitaz
61.212% 57.576%
1 2
SECOND LEVEL, TEST 2 (C) Carlson, Catalina Sherwood Razmitaz Mary Zimmerman Mr. Wrinkles
66.026% 53.462%
1 2
SECOND LEVEL, TEST 3 (C) Carlson, Lynn Boice Dario 67.439% 1 Mary Zimmerman Mr. Wrinkles 62.073% 2 Elizabeth Eggers Windstarr 60.366% 3 Bobbie Lynn McKee Weltesse 68.415% 1 Laura DeCesari-Normandeau
Lexington 67.195%
2
Next ADA Shows Mountain Air & Dressage in the Pines August 15-16, 2015
Ft Tuthill County Park, Flagstaff Opening Date: June 24th Closing Date: July 21st
http://azdressage.org/flagstaff-shows/
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Show Results TDC Winter Heat I & II THIRD LEVEL, TEST 2 (C) Carlson, Michele Lepire Nakai
63.205%
1
THIRD LEVEL, TEST 3 (C) Carlson, Laine Sklar Paladin SF Kailee Surplus El Da Vinci Bobbie Lynn McKee Weltesse
68.974% 65.513% 65.385%
1 1 2
FOURTH LEVEL, TEST 1 (C) Carlson, Kailee Surplus El Da Vinci
FEI PRIX ST. GEORGES (C) Geikie, Kay Lorenzen Wendo Susan Parrish Maronda Cyndi Jackson Don Angelo Kailee Surplus Santiago SF
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1
1 2 1 2
71.579%
1
FEI INTERMEDIATE I (C) Carlson, Cyndi Jackson
65.541%
63.947% 54.211% 67.237% 63.816%
Risky Business
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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.
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