The
Centerline
Arizona Dressage Association
Vol. 15, Issue 10
www.azdressage.org
October 2015
My Scholarship by Cindy Hitchcock
Award Hilda Gurney Training Cindy on Dior
This year, I was fortunate enough to be awarded an ADA scholarship to train with my mare, Daralinde. I chose to travel to Moorpark, CA to train with Hilda Gurney for ten days at her Keenridge facility. Hilda is a dressage competitor, trainer, instructor, breeder and international judge. Her U.S. dressage record includes an Olympic team bronze medal, an individual gold and silver and three team gold medals at the Pan Am Games, 6 USET National Grand Prix Championships and 15 USDF Horse of the Year titles. Day one consisted of an evaluation of my riding skills and Daralinde’s level of training. We received some wonderful compliments, but Hilda was also quick to find our weakness within the first ten minutes of our evaluation. After the ride, we decided what we would work on for the next seven days worth of lessons. I felt that Hilda’s main goals during our training were to improve the lateral suppleness at the canter and develop more of a through, collected canter. Also, to teach me to follow the horses’ motion more with my elbows and hands without locking up,
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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 Sarah Lindsten ------------------------- s.lindsten@azdressage.org Kim Pribble------------------------------ k.pribble@azdressage.org Pam Polydoros ------------------------- p.polydoros@azdressage.org
COMMITTEES Awards: ----------------------------- Kim Pribble Centerline Editor: ---------------- Sue Leutwyler Communications: ----------------- Sue Leutwyler Education:--------------------------- Sarah Lindsten Finance: ----------------------------- Cynthia Ganem Fundraising: ----------------------- Pam Polydoros Futurity: Janet Solanik ---------- j.solanik@azdressage.org Historian: --------------------------- Sue Leutwyler Juniors/Young Riders:---------- Bobbie Lynn McKee --------------------------------- b.mckee@azdressage.org Membership: ---------------------- Michell Combs Nominating: ----------------------- TBA Scholarship: Ann Damiano ----- a.damiano@azdressage.org Recognized Shows: ------------- Kathy Smith Scores Compilation: ------------- Sue Leutwyler
NAC President: -------------------------- Jerri Wilhite-Harms Vice President: ------------------- Kirsten Kuzmanic Treasurer: -------------------------- Sue Crampton Secretary: -------------------------- Jacki McKinney-Rodriguez Directors: Jack Tismeer, Sondra Wilkening, Maren Cochran, Debbie Lindley, Emily Dolan, Debbie Carson, Joyce Cecchini, Carol Lands ADA BOARD ATTORNEY:
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REGION 5 DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE The USDF convention is just around the corner and it’s going to be a wonderful year. We are in Las Vegas, Nevada this year December 2nd-5th. Information and registration forms for the Convention and Symposium are available at www.usdf.org/Convention/. Your Participating Member Delegates to the USDF Convention for 2015 are Eva-Maria Adolphi, Joan Clay, Rusty Cook, Scarlett Fahrenson and Susan Leutwyler. These ladies will be representing our Region during the voting portions of the Board of Governors meetings, in addition to representatives from each GMO. Please feel free to contact them regarding your viewpoints – their contact information can be found at http://www.usdf.org/about/about-usdf/ governance/nominating/DelegatesResults. asp?regionpass=5. There will be lots of great informational sessions presented by presenters such as Hilary Clayton, Dr Richard Mitchell, Dr. Kent Allen, Dr. Mike Tomlinson, Dr. Heather Farmer, Dr. Duncan Peters, Dr. Frank Pellegrini and Dr. Grant Myhre. We are lucky to precede the AAEP Convention and there will be many great veterinary presentations for our attendees!
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For the northern part of our region, the show season is wrapping up and for the southern portion, it’s just beginning. By next month, we’ll be able to report on the USDF Region 5 Championships for 2015 that are being held in Arizona. I hope many of you were able to support the competition as volunteers, sponsors or competitors. I look forward to seeing everyone at the USDF Finals in November at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky.
Till next month!
Heather Petersen Region 5 Director
USDF Region 5 Website www.usdfregion5.org
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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
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February 8, 2015
January 13, 2015
Julie Sodowsky "R", Dolly Hannon, "S"
TDC March Madness I & II Tucson – Pima County Fairgrounds
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March 14-15, 2015
February 18, 2015
Brent Hicks, 'S'; Sara Schmitt, 'S'
ADA Spring Celebration Scottsdale -- WestWorld
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March 28-29, 2015
March 3, 2015
Joan Darnell, 'S'; Carter Bass, 'S', TBA
Coconino Dressage Spring Show Flagstaff – Fort Tuthill County Park
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May 23-24, 2015
April 27, 2015
Melonie Kessler, 'S'; Shirley Rector, 'S'
Coconino Dressage Summer Show Flagstaff – Fort Tuthill County Park
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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
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August 15-16, 2015
July 21, 2015
Mike Osinski, 'S'; Cindy Canace, 'S'
GAIG/USDF Region 5 Championships & ADA Octoberfest Show Scottsdale -- WestWorld
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October 16-18, 2015
September 21, 2015
TBA
ADA Fall Fiesta Scottsdale -- WestWorld
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TDC Will Host 2015 State Championships
at their November Fall Festive I & II Show
TDC Fall Festival I & II & & AZ State Championships Tucson – Pima County Fairgrounds
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November 3, 2015
Sue Curry Shaffer, ‘S’; Barbara Ebner, ‘S’
Award and Championship Program Requirements At least one of the horse registration requirements listed below must be met. At least one membership listed below is required for both the owner and/or rider. USDF Business Membership (BM) applies to ownership requirements only. Business members can own horses but cannot compete as riders with a BM. Please contact USEF at (859) 258-2472 to make sure all membership/horse registration requirements have been met.
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ARIZONA DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION Regular Meeting
September, 2015 Draft Minutes www.azdressage.org THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:33 P.M.
1. Directors Present: Kathy Smith, Cindy Hitchcock, Sarah Lindsten, Lara Bowles, Michell Combs, Heather Bilodeau, Cynthia Ganem, Sue Leutwyler, Betty Drake, Pam Polydoros. 2. Directors/Alternate Directors Absent: Kim Pribble. 3. Guests: None 4. 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. 5. Treasurers’ and Finance Report – August, 2015: Operating Acct. - $20,261.37; Credit Card Acct. - $1,596.91; Pantano CD - $11,435.82; Cash - $687.50. Savings short of goal by $12,136.68 (goal = $90,000). MOTION: Cindy Hitchcock moved to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried. 6. Recognized Shows (1st VP) – A Recognized Show committee meeting was held regarding the Regional /Octoberfest show. P & L Discussion. Farrier, Vet, EMT and Bit Checkers have been hired for the fall show. 7. Schooling Shows (2nd VP) – Cindy Hitchcock has confirmed the judges and scribes for the Members’ Only schooling show. Stalls will be available for the show. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:
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Membership Committee – a. September 13, 2015: 304; 2015 ADA/USDF GMO Members: 48 New Members in 2015; Adults; 38, Junior/Young Riders; 10. 237 Members Renewed in 2015; 221 Adults, 16 Junior/Young Riders. 19 Returning Members; 18 Adults; 1 Junior/Young Rider. 2014 ADA/ GMO Members have not renewed for 2015; 92. 78 Adults; 14 Junior/Young Riders. 6 new members will be processed. Betty Drake is working on a membership brochure.
9. Education Committee – Gaited Horse Dressage Clinic is in process. Kim Pribble and Sarah Lindsten will meet regarding ideas on educational programs. Western dressage clinic possibility discussed. Sarah Lindsten is petitioning the USEF to put on a Small ”r” program. BNT clinic discussion. 10. Communications Committee – August 2015 Report – Total Monthly Page/views: 82,221; Average Page/views Per Day: 2,562. Average # Different Computers/day: 440. Most Popular Pages: Home Page, August Centerline, Year End Awards, Volunteer. Most Popular PDF Downloads: Regionals Prize List, August Centerline, Riders Schedule and Day Sheets-Flagstaff shows, Member’s Only Schooling Day Entry. ADA Facebook Page: Total Page Likes: 561. ADA Facebook post and personal advertising discussion. Omnibus publishing update and discussion. MOTION: Cindy Hitchcock moved to approve a $5.00 fee for Facebook posts for ADA business members subject to ADA Communications Committee review and approval. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried. 11. Volunteer Committee – Scottsdale Community College has been contacted in an effort to try and obtain more volunteers. 12. Vendor Committee – 16 vendors are confirmed for the fall show. 13. Fundraising - Pam Polydoros has compiled a list of pledged sponsors. Silent auction during fall show discussed. 14. Awards – Kim Pribble has picked up all of the Regional Championship prizes and ribbons from the storage space. Kim is working on prizes for the Octoberfest show and compiling a list of donated prizes. Competitor’s party discussion. 15. Equipment – Two scanners will be ordered for the fall show. 16. Futurity – One person is signed up so far. 17. Nomination Committee – Michell Combs will chair this committee. Announcement of Next Meeting – Regular Meeting of October 12, 2015, at the home of Pam Polydoros at 6:30 p.m. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. MOTION: Pam Polydoros moved to adjourn the meeting. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried.
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SHOW JITTERS?
2015 Adequan/USDF Annual Convention
December 2-5, 2015 Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino Registration is now available! USDF hopes to see you there.
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
ADA Northern Arizona Chapter www.nacofada.org
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Pierre’s teaching style unites the bio-mechanics of the horse with the classical principles of dressage. Establishing a solid foundation of basics is the essential ingredient for success and well being of the horse. Pierre is a two time graduate of the National Equitation School in Saumur, France, home of the prestigious Cadre Noir. Pierre holds degrees in both Moniteur (trainer) and Instructeur (an instructor diploma to teach other trainers and professionals). Over the last 34 years Pierre Cousyn has worked with some of the world’s top trainers in Europe and the United States. Pierre teaches riders Training Level to Grand Prix dressage, as well as flat work for Hunters, Jumper, and Eventers. Pierre travels to Scottsdale for clinics throughout the year. Clinic Info: November 7th & 8th Scottsdale, AZ Auditors Welcome! $25 per day For more information contact: Carrie Kohlun 602-284-7076 carrie@adoberanchdressage.com
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My Scholarship Award (cont) which I tend to do. Each day, we started by warming up slightly deep at the walk, trot and canter on bending lines only. Hilda said that curved muscles are muscles that are warming up. Daralinde likes to “jig” from a free walk to a collected walk, so we also worked on halting every time she started to jig before going to the collected walk. Hilda told me that I should be working on the jigging problem on every break. I was also told that for now, no more half steps from the walk (it’s contributing to the jigging). After warm up, we worked on canter-walk, walkcanter. Lifting my hands slightly for the canter walk helped Daralinde balance herself a little better and also smoothed out the collected canter. Then on to the bending exercises at the canter, which consisted of travers, renvers, leg yields to quarter-line and back, half pass to centerline, shoulder in, shallow loop and counter canter half the arena. During these exercises I was told to loosen my elbows and wrists and follow the horse’s motion. I was also told to shorten the snaffle rein in the collected canter, which was hard for me because this seems to move my position forward a little. All of these exercises helped Daralinde’s suppleness. We finished each day with the trot lateral and extended trot work. This work is easier for Daralinde and I, so we did not spend a lot of time on trot work. Each night, I would go home and watch my video and review my notes. Even though I do not like to watch myself on video, it helped a lot!
and don’t initiate it, tap at the girth for impulsion and tap at the hock for half steps, follow the horses motion with your elbows, sit back and down, keep the contact so the horse doesn’t break gait.
This trip was a wonderful and intense education for Daralinde and I. Thank you to the ADA and the Scholarship committee for allowing me this opportunity. Cindy and Daralinde (Dior)
During our stay, Keenridge hosted an Oldenburg inspection. Even though I had participated in one in the past, attending this one was also a great educational opportunity. We also watched quite a few lessons Hilda was teaching each day before our lesson. For the last two lessons, I asked Hilda to start Daralinde. It was educational for me to watch her ride and demonstrate some of the movements we had practiced with a following elbow, good seat, leg position and loose wrist. During our stay in Moorpark, we also attended two shows that Hilda and her students were showing in. I met one of the judges I had ridden for in the past and got to hear some of her critique from the sidelines also. On a side note, we noticed that they were waving the jackets at 75 degrees! Brrrrr! Some great tidbits that Hilda said; slow down, don’t chase the horse. Let the rising trot come from the horse
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Making Your Application The Best It Can Be: Tips from The Dressage Foundation’s Selection Committee Members and Staff Each year, The Dressage Foundation receives hundreds of grant applications. It is always difficult for our Selection Committees to choose the best candidates for each funding opportunity. How can you stand out from the rest? We’ve put together some guidelines and tips for you to consider, in order to help you make your application be as competitive as possible. While we can’t guarantee that any one individual will receive financial assistance, since the final decision is always in the hands of our independent Selection Committees, we can offer some suggestions.
1. Begin the process early. With work, school, riding, and family obligations, finding the time to devote to the application process can be difficult. If you feel rushed, you will skim over important details in the application. Incomplete or incorrect applications are not sent to the Selection Committee for review, so be sure to give yourself enough time to gather all required parts of the application and double (or triple!) check to make sure that everything is included before you submit your application.
Allow enough time for your application to reach our office. If the deadline is September 15th, that means that your application MUST reach our office on or before September 15th. There are no exceptions to this rule. The earlier you start the process, the more relaxed you will be, the more your application will follow the format required, provide all necessary information, and allow you time to call with any questions.
Do you meet the criteria as stated by The Dressage Foundation? What is the amount of the financial assistance available from the Foundation? Is your application appropriate? Also consider what other assistance is available to you. Does your GMO or dressage club offer scholarships?
4. Review your application. Proofread for grammar and typos, as these can make even the best application look as if it was thrown together at the last minute. If possible, have someone else read through your application. Consider how it will look to someone on the Selection Committee. If you were on the Committee, how would you score the application? Take a close look at the requirements. Do you meet or exceed all the requirements? Do you “somewhat” meet the requirements? Are there areas where you do not meet the requirements? If so, you may want to work on those areas and wait a year to apply for the grant or scholarship. 5. Closely review your budget. Do the numbers add up correctly? Have you included all expenses and income? Doublecheck your math and explain any areas that may be unclear to the Selection Committee. 6. Keep a copy for yourself. Before submitting your application, be sure to print or otherwise keep a copy for your records. You will not receive your application back after the selection process. Now that you’ve made sure that your application will be a contender, how do you make it rise to the top?
2. Read all information before beginning the application process. Remember to do this every year as requirements may Our Selection Committee members are busy people. They don’t change from year to year. If the instructions say to submit your application online, do so. If the instructions say to mail a certain number of copies to our office, then proceed in that way.
3. Consider the funding opportunities. What are your goals? How do your goals fit with the grant or scholarship that interests you? Sometimes it is easy to “stretch” the interpretation of a program or fund’s stated purpose to match what you want to do. Be aware that other applicants will take a more literal approach and those that most closely match the stated purpose of the fund will score better with the Selection Committee.
have time to read a book about each applicant, so keep your application simple and relevant. Answer the questions completely, but keep the information pertinent to the question (don’t go off on a tangent, telling a long story that wanders away from the point of the question). Make sure the information clearly and concisely illustrates WHY you are the best candidate for this grant or scholarship. Feel free to call the TDF office at 402-434-8585 if you have questions, we are here to help!
Good luck!
The Dressage Foundation • 1314 ‘O’ Street, Suite 305 • Lincoln, NE 68508 402-434-8585 • info@dressagefoundation.org • www.dressagefoundation.org
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Reminder to 2015 AZ State Championship Class Riders If multiple riders qualify on the same horse, one rider only may complete in the AZ State Championship classes and the concurrent
Open Show which hosts the Arizona State Championship Rule #5: *At no time during the Championship or the concurrent Open Show may any horse entered in the Championship competition be ridden by anyone other than the rider entered in the Championship competition on that horse (Exception: grooms riding on loose rein). Further, any horse entered in the Championship competition, even if entered at two levels, must be ridden by the same rider throughout all days of the competition, including the Open Show held in conjuction with the Championship show." A Horse-Rider combination may enter the AZ State Championship classes only at the level(s) at which the pair qualified. The following horses qualified for the 2015 AZ State Champion classes at least twice and had been ridden by more than one person.
Angel Riddell, Kenzie Training Level
Bristol
Utter, Kendall Utter, Kendall
First Level Training Level
JR/YR Adult Amateur Adult Amateur
Jackson, Amy
First Level
Adult Amateur
Rogers, Beverly
Training Level
Open
Barngrover, Alyssa Training Level
Adult Amateur
Hatch, Toah
Training Level
Open
Paglia, Paula
Fourth Level
Open
Roth, Amy
First Level
Adult Amateur
Roth, Amy
Second Level
Adult Amateur
Roth, Amy
Third Level
Adult Amateur
Dacapriella
Revanche
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Teodoro III
Krajenke, Tracey First Level
Open
Radda, Tania
First Level
Adult Amateur
Radda, Tania
Training Level
Adult Amateur
2015 Arizona State Championship Classes
Eligible Rider-Horse Pairs
As of 9-15-15 All of the riders listed are current members of an Arizona GMO as of August 30-2015. All of the horses listed have been nominated for the 2015 Arizona State Championship The horse/rider pairs have earned two AZ State qualifying scores under two different judges after the horses’ nominating fees were received. Please direct questions to: s.leutwyler@azdressage.org
AZ STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS DRESSAGE SHOW - Nov 21-22 - Tucson, AZ Closing Date: November 3rd - www.tucsondressageclub.org
RIDER Anderson, Tracey Arbuckle, Susan Ayres, Amy
Baker-Shirah, Pat Baker-Shirah, Pat
Barngrover, Alyssa Beebe, Jane Beebe, Jane Biehl, Robin
Blacker, Marcy Boice, Lynn
Brookhart, Kendall Browning, Susan Buchanan, Anne Buchanan, Anne Buchanan, Anne Butler, Friederike Carlson, Catherine Carlson, Catherine Carson, Deborah Brookhart, Kendall
Chandler-Brown, Catherine Chandler-Brown, Catherine Chandler-Brown, Catherine Cook, Jennifer
Crampton, Susan Crimmins, Jana
Crinnian, Susan
Dahlstrom, Hailey Davis, Lindsay
DeBrigida, Talia DeBrigida, Talia
Decesari-Normandeau, Laura
HORSE Dauphine De Jazz CC Dash Of Pepper LJS Sublime
Woman of World Woman of World Dacapriella Habian Habian
TE Omega Aul Amira Dario
Donna Stella Donna Stella
TKS Spot Of Champagne Martini B Martini B SkyHit
Alabama
Reminiscence Reminiscence Zantango
Krugorrs Minuet
KTM Laredo Gold Luke
Hey There Delilah Ccf Quiet Storm
Sapphire Cream of the Crop Titan
Strider
Melody’s Moment Elysium Elysium
Faire Well
LEVEL First Level
Adult Amateur
First Level
Adult Amateur
Third Level
Adult Amateur
Second Level
Open
Third Level
Open
Training Level
Adult Amateur
Training Level
Adult Amateur
First Level
Adult Amateur
First Level
Adult Amateur
First Level
Adult Amateur
Second Level
Adult Amateur
Second Level
Adult Amateur
Freestyle (2nd Level) Training Level
Intermediare I
Adult Amateur
Prix St Georges Training Level
Adult Amateur Adult Amateur
Freestyle (1st Level)
Training Level Training Level First Level First Level
Training Level Second Level
Training Level First Level
Training Level
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First Level
Second Level
Adult Amateur Adult Amateur
Third Level
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2015 Arizona State Championship Classes
Eligible Rider-Horse Pairs (cont.)
RIDER Decesari-Normandeau, Laura Decesari-Normandeau, Laura Decesari-Normandeau, Laura DeConcini, Jamie DeConcini, Jamie
Devincentis, Diane Doty, Kristy
Downie, Kathleen
Eikel-Baughman, Nathalie Farthing, Pamela Farthing, Pamela
Gilliland, Missy Gilliland, Missy Gilliland, Missy Gilliland, Missy Gilliland, Missy Goss, Michael Goss, Michael Graf, Jill Hatch, Toah
Pro A Resolute
Sig The Flying Dutchman Pakuna
Chalk Hill’s Lord Frederick Chalk Hill’s Lord Frederick Hermione NSF Hermione NSF Hermione NSF
Kinetic Romance
Go Go Dancer-MGE
Whisper in the Wind Piper’s Stewart
Hill-Schittenhelm, Verena
Jackson, Cyndi Jackson, Cyndi Jackson, Cyndi Jackson, Cyndi
James, Andrew
Johnson, Katherine Johnson, Katherine
Kurbat, Margaret
Peter Pan
New Yorks Finest
Gilliland, Missy
Krajenke, Tracey
Fabuhall LHF
Emerald Ice
Gilcreest, Ivana
Krajenke, Tracey
Up Tempo
Talara
Gaynes, Annette
Kalchik, Allen
Miss Maisy Mae
Pakuna
Kalchik, Allen
Mulato XV
Pro A Resolute
Durham, Lauren
Jackson, Amy
Mulato XV
Freiheit
Durham, Lauren
Irbinskas, Heather
Lexington
Miss Maisy Mae
Degirolamo, Carol
Finnegan, Kara
HORSE
Dacapriella In D’Aire
Polar Star Bristol
Don Angelo
Romantic Man Romantic Man Rosa Fina
Gilbriar Alamo
Quintana Roo CR Quintana Roo CR Arcola Arcola
Stellar Hit
Teodoro III Solana
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LEVEL Second Level
Training Level First Level
Training Level First Level
Third Level First Level
Third Level First Level
Second Level Third Level Third Level First Level
Second Level Third Level
Training Level First Level First Level
Second Level Third Level
Fourth Level
Prix St Georges Training Level First Level
Intermediare I Training Level Training Level Second Level Grand Prix First Level
Intermediare I Third Level
Fourth Level
Second Level
Training Level Training Level First Level
Training Level First Level
Third Level First Level
Second Level
DIVISION Open Open Open JR/YR JR/YR Adult Amateur Adult Amateur Open Adult Amateur Adult Amateur Adult Amateur Open Adult Amateur Adult Amateur Adult Amateur Adult Amateur JR/YR Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Adult Amateur Open Open Open Adult Amateur Open Open Open Open Adult Amateur Adult Amateur Adult Amateur Adult Amateur Adult Amateur Open Open Adult Amateur
RIDER Lane, Leesa Lane, Leesa
Lassetter, Caroline
Leach, Reagan Leon, Linda
Leutwyler, Susan Lindley, Deborah Lindley, Deborah Lindy, Rebecca Linn, Christine
Duplicor
Toppers Duet Aragorn
Michaelangelo Michaelangelo
Queen Lateephah
Wendo
Maland, Lia Falco Maland, Lia Falco Manning, Megan
McFadden, Marji McHenry, Erin McHenry, Erin McFadden, Marji
McKee, Bobbie Lynn McKee, Bobbie Lynn
McLaughlin, Wendy
Naas, Lindsay Naas, Lindsay
Nayak, Katherine Nayak, Katherine Nayak, Katherine O’Brien, Molly
Paglia, Paula Paglia, Paula Paglia, Paula
Parrish, Susan
Peabody, Meredith Poe, Yvonne
Pollack, Jaime
Polydoros, Pamela Powers, Sondra Powers, Sondra
Pribble, Kimberly Pribble, Kimberly Radda, Tania
Derby
Classie Com
Lubinski, Karen Lorenzen, Kay
Muller, Trisha
Oziwon
Classie Com
Linn, Christine
Mooney, Michele
HORSE Oziwon
Duke’s Mr T. J. Sophina LS Sophina LS
SR Ssavant Bacioni Bacioni
Bailando Bailando
Weltesse Weltesse Sterling
Don Viamo Rohan
Roy-Els Belle of the Ball Roy-Els Belle of the Ball Willow Willow Willow
Vermeer
Revanche
Slipstream Slipstream Maronda My-T
Wallstreet Whisper I Wont Kiss N Tell
Winsdown’s Windrose Aegyptian Gold Aegyptian Gold
Featuring Abigail Featuring Abigail Teodoro III
LEVEL Training Level
DIVISION Adult Amateur
First Level
Adult Amateur
Training Level
JR/YR
First Level
Adult Amateur
Training Level
Adult Amateur
Prix St Georges
Adult Amateur
First Level
Adult Amateur
Second Level
Adult Amateur
Training Level
Adult Amateur
First Level
Adult Amateur
Second Level
Adult Amateur
Prix St Georges First Level
Adult Amateur Adult Amateur
First Level
Adult Amateur
Second Level
Adult Amateur
Third Level
JR/YR
Second Level
Adult Amateur
Third Level
Adult Amateur
Prix St Georges Intermediare I
Adult Amateur Adult Amateur
Second Level
Open
Third Level
Open
Fourth Level
Adult Amateur
Training Level
Adult Amateur
First Level
Open
First Level
Adult Amateur
Freestyle (1st Level) Training Level
Adult Amateur JR/YR
First Level
JR/YR
Freestyle (1st Level) Third Level
JR/YR JR/YR
Fourth Level
Open
First Level
Open
Second Level
Open
Prix St Georges
Adult Amateur
First Level
Adult Amateur
Second Level
Adult Amateur
First Level
Adult Amateur
Training Level
Adult Amateur
First Level
Adult Amateur
Second Level Second Level
Adult Amateur Adult Amateur
Freestyle (1st Level) Training Level
Adult Amateur Adult Amateur
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RIDER Radda, Tania
Rehberg-Sparks, Ulrike Rehberg-Sparks, Ulrike Riddell, Kenzie
Rogers, Beverly Rogers, Beverly Roth, Amy Roth, Amy Roth, Amy Rogers, Beverly Rogers, Beverly
Sal Da Na, Danny Sal Da Na, Danny Sannes, Melisa Sannes, Melisa
Schreiber, Cathy Scotford, Katie
Sherwood, Catalina Sherwood, Catalina Sklar, Laine
Southerly, Amanda Spirk, Gabrielle
Stark-Goss, Michelle Super, Alexandra Surplus, Kailee Surplus, Kailee Surplus, Kailee Tyler, Lyn
Utter, Kendall
Flash K Angel
Bristol Etoile
Primero Mac Primero Mac Revanche Revanche Revanche
Gilbriar Holiday
WinDancer Majeed Mraz Prince Caspian Prince Caspian Leon
Accolades Razmitaz Razmitaz
Paladin SF Zanzybar Chi
Prophecy
Alexa Bella El Da Vinci El Da Vinci
Santiago SF
Princess Czarina
Fashion
Utter, Kendall
Fashion
Webb, Tammy
Damiani
Webb, Tammy
Winans-Shank, Dawn Wolpert, Sherry
Flash K
Angel
Utter, Kendall
Ziurys, Lucy
Teodoro III
Angel
Utter, Kendall
Yacobucci, Kim
HORSE
Damiani Qharma
Desert Moon Champignon V.I.P.
Sylvano
LEVEL First Level
Second Level Third Level
Training Level Training Level Training Level First Level
Second Level
DIVISION Adult Amateur Open Open JR/YR Open Open Open Open
First Level
Adult Amateur
Second Level
Adult Amateur
Third Level
Training Level Training Level Training Level First Level
Fourth Level Third Level First Level
Second Level
Freestyle (3rd Level) Second Level
Training Level
Prix St Georges Training Level Third Level
Fourth Level
Prix St Georges First Level
Training Level First Level
Second Level Third Level
Training Level First Level
Training Level
Prix St Georges Intermediare I
Intermediare II
Adult Amateur Adult Amateur Adult Amateur Adult Amateur Adult Amateur Open JR/YR Adult Amateur Adult Amateur Adult Amateur JR/YR JR/YR Adult Amateur JR/YR Open Open Open Adult Amateur Adult Amateur Adult Amateur Adult Amateur Adult Amateur Adult Amateur Adult Amateur Adult Amateur Open Open Adult Amateur
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. 16 | THE CENTERLINE | OCTOBER 2015
ADA FUTURITY – SPRING CELEBRATION SHOW RULES AND REGULATIONS
ELIGIBILITY
1. All horses entered must be four, five or six years old when competing in the Futurity. 2. All horse owners and riders must be current ADA members for nomination and when competing in the Futurity. st 3. Horses may not have competed in First Level prior to opening nomination date of October 1 or before any late nomination. Horses may not compete above First Level until after the Futurity. First Level tests include Young Horse, Para Equestrian and Eventing tests as they are listed in USEF rule DR119 as First Level tests. As an exception, ADA allows competing in USEF and FEI Four-Year-Old tests prior to competing in the Futurity.
NOMINATION FEES: Fees must be postmarked no later than: st
§ October 1 to nominate horse…………. (Accompanied by copy of papers with proof of age) § March 1st to stay eligible……………….. § TOTAL NOMINATION FEE………………..
$ 60.00 $ 40.00 $100.00
st
A horse may be entered after October 1 at any time prior to the Futurity. However, any payment due up to that point must be doubled. Fees must be received or postmarked on or before the due date. Failure to make a payment by the due date will result in all previous payments being forfeited (i.e., No Refunds of previous payments). Owners must enter their horses in the Futurity Classes at ADA’s Spring Celebration Show (First Level Tests 1 and 2) and pay the entry fees for these classes separately.
AWARDS AND PURSE DISTRIBUTION Open Division and Amateur/JRYR Division each have a guaranteed added purse of $300.00 donated by ADA. Horses are ridden in First Level Tests 1 and 2. Winner will be determined by the highest total average percentage score from all judges on the two tests. The Open winner receives the Risinger Futurity Perpetual Trophy plus trophy for new division. Ribbons are awarded th st nd rd th through 6 place. All nomination fees go into the purse per division and are divided as follows: 1 –35%;; 2 –20%;; 3 –15%;; 4 – th th 13%;; 5 –10%;; and 6 -7%, with checks distributed no later than 30 days after the show.
CHAIRMAN: Janet Solanik, 10017 E. Mtn. View #2041, Scottsdale, AZ 85258. (480)-391-2049;; j.solanik@azdressage.org RULES: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
To be judged on all-around ability of horse and rider in First Level Tests 1 and 2, highest total average percentage (all four % scores) to win. No limit to number of nominations. Owner and rider must be current members of ADA at the time of nomination and time of competition. Change of ownership does not void a nomination, but the new owner must be a current member of ADA and the Futurity Chairman must be notified of any change in Ownership. The ADA Futurity Chairman reserves the right to cancel this Futurity for any reason deemed necessary (with approval of the ADA Board) and all fees will be refunded, less $5.00 per nomination). All nomination fees (except in case Rule 5) will go into the purse. The purse for each division is a combination $300 donated by ADA plus the nomination fees collected for each division. The prize money distribution is determined by the number of finalists in each division. Trophies, ribbons and office fees will be sponsored. Copy of registration papers or a veterinarian’s proof of age must be submitted with the first payment to Futurity. No refund of nomination fees after October 10th. Rider must be declared by owner on final nomination date of March 1st. Nominations close on March 1st. st No changes after March 1 ;; NO EXCEPTIONS. The Futurity is held during the ADA Spring Celebration Show. Futurity scores do not count toward other special and perpetual trophy awards. Tests may be studied at the end of the first day of the competition, but will be retained by the Show Secretary until completion of the Futurity Awards Presentation. Tests will be returned after the Awards ceremony. Each Futurity entry must pay Show Class Fees (First Level Test 1 and First Level Test 2) at the Spring Celebration Show over and above any and all other Futurity nomination payments. Horses and riders must be present at the Futurity Awards Ceremony to receive awards and prizes. Failure, without prior permission of the competition manager, to be present and properly attired will eliminate the official score and placing, and the next highest score will move up. If Awards Ceremonies are scheduled in conflict with a competitor’s/horse’s preparation or scheduled ride, the competitor and/or horse will be excused from the Awards Ceremony with permission of the Show Manager. Requests to
be excused from the awards ceremony must occur by end of the show day Saturday before the scheduled ceremony Sunday, except in the case of an emergency . Horse leg wraps may be white or black, but are not required. The schedule and location for the Awards Ceremony will be posted in the show secretary’s office by noon on Saturday. Checks will be delivered to the Owner/Lessee no later than 30 days after the Competition.
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ADA FUTURITY NOMINATION (Online Fillable & Credit Card Form: http://azdressage.org/compete/ada-futurity-competition/:
Name of Horse:________________________________ USDF #_______________ Date Foaled:_____________ This Futurity will be governed by United States Equestrian Federation rules. I hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the ADA Spring Celebration Show and all singular Show Management, employees and agents from any and all losses, costs, or expenses, or any other claim thereof, of whatever nature arising, or to arise for, and on any account, by reason of the entry or entries hereby made.
Legal Owner:_______________________________________________________________________________ Phone:____________________________________Email:___________________________________________ Address:___________________________________________________________________________________ City:____________________________________________________________State_______ Zip:____________ ****I hereby certify that I am a current ADA member, and I understand that failure to maintain a current ADA membership will render my nomination ineligible. I also understand that Awards Ceremony attendance is mandatory and my failure to attend will cause any
Prize monies and Awards to be forfeited. Owner’s Signature:_________________________________________________________Date:_____________ Rider’s Name(Must be identified by March 1st): Please Circle Division: Open or AA/Jr/YR
__________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone____________________________________Email____________________________________________ Address:___________________________________________________________________________________ City:_____________________ State_______ Zip:_________ ****I hereby certify that I am a current ADA member, and I understand that failure to maintain a current ADA membership will render my nomination ineligible. I also understand that Awards Ceremony attendance is mandatory and my failure to attend will cause any
Prize monies and Awards to be forfeited. Rider’s Signature:_________________________________________________________Date:______________ (Rider must sign this form on or before the show date, if other than owner)
I hereby represent and agree that, in the event the entry or entries hereby made is/are made on behalf of an Exhibitor under the age of 18 years, that I am one of the parents, or the duly appointed legal guardian for such minor, and, as such, am entitled to make and submit this entry for, and on behalf of, such minor. As parent of or guardian of Exhibitor who is under the age of 18 years, my signature below indicates my acceptance of responsibility for the Exhibitor.
Parent or Guardian Signature:__________________________________________________________________ Date:___________________ Junior Rider’s Birthdate:_______________________________________________ Junior Rider’s Signature_______________________________________________________________________
Mail this form to:
Janet Solanik, ADA Futurity Chair 10017 East Mountain View, #2041 Scottsdale, AZ 85258 j.solanik@azdressage.org
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Lost & Found FLAGSTAFF SHOW COMPETITORS! Somebody left a beautiful, fancy Dressage whip on the Show Office counter at the Flagstaff shows in August. If you are mssing a very special whip, please contact the ADA and describe the whip. We’d love to get it back to it’s proper home!
Contact centerline@azdressage.org
Announcements/Reminders One last chance to get qualifying scores for 2015 AZ State Championships. Qualifying period for current members is extended through the ADA Octoberfest Dressage show.
ADA 2016 Futurity - Early Deadline October 1st, 2015 for lowest fees. Open to all 4, 5, and 6 year old horses who have not yet competed at First Level. The ADA spring Futurity has a generous cash prize! See the ADA Website for sign up information: http://azdressage.org/compete/ada-futurity-competition/
USDF “L” Program Central Arizona Riding Academy is offering Part 1 and Part 2 of the USDF “L” Program in 2016. The “L” Program offers a comprehensive curriculum created to teach participants and auditors how to evaluate dressage performance for Training through 2nd Level. The “L” Program is not just for those who would like to become licensed judges but is also intended to give competitors, trainers and instructors a broader insight into the evaluative techniques of judging dressage. Contact Dorie Vlatten-Schmitz for more information:
http://www.caradressage.com/contactus.html
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.
NOW ACCEPTING BOARD NOMINATIONS Arizona Dressage Association is currently recruiting and accepting nominations of members interested in participating on the board. Membership requirements: • Active ADA member • Attend monthly board meetings • Participate as available for events, shows, clinics and other ADA sponsored events • Head up or participate in committees or sub committees • Team-oriented, team player • Agree to the terms and sign the board code of ethics
Anonymous: “Be mindful of what you tell yourself about your Dressage skills because you are listening.”
Interested members should send a note of interest and a 1-4 paragraph bio. The bios will be posted in the Centerline and then mailed to eligible ADA members in early January 2016 for the membership vote. Send info to: membership@azdressage.org OCTOBER 2015 | THE CENTERLINE | 19
Print Form
ADA Schooling Show Entry Form Arizona Dressage Association is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization
October 31st - Dale Creek Equestrian Center, Litchfield Park
November 14th - Bar A, Scottsdale
(closing date - October 18th)
(closing date - November 2nd)
December 5th - Dale Creek Equestrian Center, Litchfield Park (closing date - November 23rd)
2016 Show Dates January 9th - Bar A, Scottsdale (closing date - December 28th)
If a show is over subscribed, all riders will be included based on entry postmark date, up to the closing date. If there are more entries (all with a closing date postmark) than can be scheduled, priority will be given to ADA members. NO REFUNDS AFTER CLOSING DATE NO CHANGES TO RIDE TIMES AFTER SHOW BEGINS EXCEPT TO FILL SCRATCHES OR "NO SHOWS"
Cost: $20 per class Schooling Only: $15 per day (not riding in front of the judge) Day Stall: Check with the stable owner for availability Non Member Fee: $10.00 one day fee for non-members for classes or schooling. Year End Schooling Show Awards: A one-time nomination form for EACH horse and rider combination. Riding Attire: Boots or half chaps with a heeled shoe, a shirt with sleeves and an ASTM-SEI certified helmet. Rules: All USEF/USDF rules apply, except for the riding attire. The certified helmet must be worn at all times while mounted.
Show
Date CLASSES OFFERED - PLEASE CIRCLE THE CLASSES YOU WISH TO ENTER
USDF Intro Test
A B or C
Training Level Test 1 2 3
First Level Test
1
2
3
Second Level Test 1 2
3
TOC - Test of Choice (Includes All Classes Below) Third Level Test
1 2 3
Fourth Level Test
1 2 3
Intermediare
I
II
A
B
MF - Musical Freestyle
Grand Prix
ETOC - Eventer Test of Choice or ATOC- Alternative Dressage (Gaited NWHA / Western Dressage ______Level______ Test
Horse: Rider Street
Send my ride times to my:
City
Email:
State Owner
Zip
Or Phone Voice Mail
Waiver of Liability: By signing this entry form, I acknowledge that I fully understand that there are risk of serious bodily
injury, including death, and risk of damage to or loss of personal property. In consideration for me or my child being allowed to enter, participate in and observe, and/or my horse being permitted to be ridden in, the above listed equine activity, I hereby for myself, my child, my heirs, agents and assigns, agree to waive, release and forever discharge any and all claims, rights and causes of action against the facility, its owners, employees, volunteers, the Arizona Dressage Association, its officers, directors, members, agents and volunteers (ADA) for injury or damage caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by negligence of ADA or the facility, and I agree to hold ADA or the facility harmless against all claims and causes of action for any alleged or actual injury or damage which I, my child, my agents, or my horse, may cause to any person or property. I voluntarily assume all risks associated with my or my child’s or my horse’s participation in this activity and with being present on the grounds where this activity is held. I further agree to be bound by the rules under which this activity is conducted.
Note: ENTRY FORM WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNLESS SIGNED AND DATED. NO REFUNDS AFTER CLOSING DATE
Rider Signature Owner/Agent Signature Parent/Guardian Signature (For Riders under the age of 18) 12/11
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Date Date Date
PLEASE CIRCLE DIVISION
JR
AA
O
Entry Fees $10 non-member Total MAKE CHECKS TO:
ADA
MAIL ENTRIES TO: Cynthia Ganem 1213 E Villa Maria Drive Phoenix, AZ 85022-1222 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Ganem c.ganem@azdressage.org
Get to know the rules DR111 Work on Two Tracks and The Lateral Movements 2. Work on two tracks.
a. The aim of movements on two tracks is:
1. To improve the obedience of the horse to the cooperative aids of the rider; 2. To supple all parts of the horse thereby increasing the freedom of his shoulders and the suppleness of his quarters as well as the elasticity of the bond connecting the mouth, the poll, the neck, the back and the haunches; 3. To improve the cadence and bring the balance and gaits into harmony; b. Leg-yielding. The horse is almost straight, except for a slight flexion at the poll away from the direction in which he moves, so that the rider is just able to see the eyebrow and nostril on the inside. The inside legs pass and cross in front of the outside legs. Leg-yielding should be included in the training of the horse before he is ready for collected work. Later on, together with the more advanced movement shoulder-in, it is the best means of making a horse supple, loose and unconstrained for the benefit of the freedom, elasticity and regularity of his gaits and the harmony, lightness and ease of his movements. Leg-yielding can be performed on the diagonal in which case the horse should be as close as possible parallel to the long sides of the arena although the forehand should be slightly in advance of the quarters. It can also be performed along the wall in which case the horse should be at an angle of about 35 degrees to the direction in which the horse is moving.
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Barn Tip: For Competitors and Volunteers Wearing White Breeches or White Jeans ... How to Keep Your Whites White! Before the show:
Try Scotchgard spray for fabrics to help the breeches stay clean and white. Do NOT spray the seat area or you may slip-slide right off the horse.
At the show:
Keep the white breeches covered with a warm-up pant, a sweat pant, scrubs or PJ bottom. Spot clean any stains with Tide To Go stain remover.
In the Laundry:
Pre-treat stains with a pretreatment product like Shout, SPRAY ‘N WASH, or Zout. Add your favorite laundry detergent. You should to use less of this than you think. This stuff is hard to rinse out, and you honestly don’t need a lot. If you have hard water try adding 1/2 to 1 cup Washing Soda (this is NOT baking soda). You can find this in the laundry aisle of most stores. It will make everything you wash come out better. Also add a good enzymatic stain remover. This should be Resolve, OxiClean, or another enzyme stain remover. The enzyme in the name is important. Nothing else will remove organic stains and prevent sweat staining. NO bleach with any pant that stretches. Lycra and spandex do not like bleach. End the cycle with a gentle (perfume free) fabric softener. It will make it easier to pull on your breeches at the next show. Hang to dry. No dryers. Didn’t we already talk about Lycra and spandex?
Tip? watters4@cox.net
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ADA List of Volunteer hours as of July 2015 (Required for Year End Awards!)
Total Hours Credited
Socas, Susan
0.50
Sodowsky, Julie Southerly, Amanda Stearns, Carol Tismeer, Jack Tripp, Sherrill Vander Woude, Susan Wallace, Donna Walsh, Norma Watters, Meredith Wilson, Heather Wolpert, Sherry Yacobucci, Kim Ziurys, Lucy
2.00 4.00
4.50 4.00 32.00 4.00 4.00 9.00 4.00 4.00 7.50 21.00 4.00 7.50 4.00 27.00 4.00 4.00 23.00
If you still need to complete your hours, we can really use your help at the upcoming GAIG/USDF Regional Championships show in October! We need Runners, Ring Stewards, Golf Cart Drivers, especially on Friday!
10.00
Kalchik, Allen Kohlun, Carrie Krajenke, Tracey Kurbat, Margaret Lane, Leesa Leutwyler, Susan Lindsten, Sarah Lorenzen, Kay
6.00
www.azdressage.org
2015 Year End Awards require 4 hours of your time from an ADA-sponsored event. All Members (even NAC) who want to be eligible for Year End Awards must complete the volunteer requirement before November 30, 2015 for the 2015 Year End Award Season.
15.25
Naughton, Paula Paglia, Paula Parmentier, Mary Jane Parrella, Penny Parrish, Ph.D., Susan Patton-‐Rich, Teri Polydoros, Pamela Pribble, Kimberly Radda, Tania Reigger, Michael Riddell, Kenzie Riddell, Wendy Roth, Linda Simpson, Lynn Skarsten, Chris Smith, Katherine J (Kathy)
1.50
4.00
1.50
We could use your help at Regionals!
Miller, Sandra
Jones, Cathy Lee
25.00
Most current list will be updated on ADA website at
Need More Hours?
4.00 18.50
1.00
8.00
9.00
PS: This list does not include Volunteer Donations
4.00
Manning, Melanie Marshall, Marian Martel,Karen McAlpine, Susan McFadden, Greg McFadden, Marji McGraw, Georgia McKee, Bobbie Lynn McKinney, Lynn McLaughlin, Wendy McLean, Barbara
3.50
4.25
4.00 43.25
3.25
Please review the list to the left to check your status on volunteer hours. We expect this list needs updating! If you have any questions or need to make any changes, please contact Heather Bilodeau at h.bilodeau@azdressage.org
Name
Beebe, Jane Biehl, Robin Bilodeau, Heather Lynne Blasingim, Dianna Bowles, Lara Buchanan, Anne Calhoun, Cheshire Cecchini, Joyce Clark, Robin Cochran, Janice Combs, Michell Course, Cindy Crinnian, Susan DeGirolamo, Carol Drake, Elizabeth Dupre, Linda Duzan, Barbara Echazabal, Dianne Finnegan, Kara Ganem, Cynthia Gasperak, Joan Gilbertson, Jackie Gonzalez, Marta Graham, Alex Hentges, Laurie Hill, Verena Hitchcock, Cindy Humphries, Mary Iben, Penny Irbinskas, Heather Jackson, Cyndi
9.00
5.00 5.50 4.00
4.00 0.50 10.00 4.00 85.00 14.00 9.00
5.00 6.00 23.00 4.50 9.50 4.00 4.00 4.00 0.25
4.00 4.00 4.00 6.00 7.50 15.50 22.00 0.50 4.00 4.00 20.00 6.00 4.00 4.00
2.00 2.00
4.00 4.00 15.00 17.50 2.00 4.00 0.50
4.00 The ADA relies on volunteers to run an enjoyable, organized event. Fulfillment of service requirements for ADA year end awards, scholarship and travel grant eligibility, and the rewards of friendship and free education are just some of the ways you benefit when you volunteer. And the best way to thank your volunteers is to return the favor when it’s their time to be part of an education or competitive event. We’d love to have your help for a morning or afternoon shift (4-5 hours) but even if you can only donate an hour or two, we appreciate your help. Competitors, we can also work around your ride schedule.
You can also submit Centerline articles, Barn News, Riding Tips, donate your venue or host an ADA-sponsored event! Lots of ways to give back to your organization. Too busy, but know somebody willing to volunteer on your behalf?
Surrogate volunteers are welcome! Questions or Signing Up? Contact Kathy Smith, our Volunteer Coordinator @ k.smith@azdressage.org today!
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS OCTOBER 2015 2-4: Jan Ebeling Clinic, Location El Samaritano Equestrian Center, Scottsdale, AZ, Auditing Fee: $20. Contact Tracey Krajenke - 602.793.5838 or Lenore Kremen - 602.329.5058 4: CFF Schooling Days, Location Carefree Farms, Judge TBD, Contact Laura Borghesani laura.borghesani@gmail.com
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 6:30 PM, Location TBD JANUARY 2016
http://carefreefarms.net/clinicsschoolingevents.html
9: ADA January Schooling Show, Bar A Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ. Schooling Show Entry form on ADA Website.
12: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD
10: CFF Schooling Days, Location Carefree Farms, Judge
16-18: GAIG/USDF Region 5 Championships/ADA
TBD, Contact Laura Borghesani laura.borghesani@gmail.com. http://carefreefarms.net/clinicsschoolingevents.html
Octoberfest, Location WestWorld, Judges TBD, Manager Jay Chabucos JayChabucos@gmail.com, Secretary Sue Plasman s.plasman@azdressage.org 31: ADA October Schooling Show, Dale Creek Equestrian Center. Schooling Show Entry form on ADA Website. 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.htm 14-15: Jan Ebeling Clinic, Location El Samaritano Equestrian Center, Scottsdale, AZ, Auditing Fee: $20. Contact Tracey Krajenke - 602.793.5838 or Lenore Kremen - 602.329.5058 15: ADA November Schooling Show, Bar A Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ. Schooling Show Entry form on ADA Website. 9: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD 21-22: TDC Fall Festival I & II & 2015 AZ 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 1: ADA 2016 Membership Year Begins 2-5: USDF Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada at
the Rio
5: ADA October Schooling Show, Dale Creek Equestrian Center. Schooling Show Entry form on ADA Website. 24 | THE CENTERLINE | OCTOBER 2015
9-10: “L” Program Part 1A, CARA, Queen Creek - Introduction to Judging & Biomechanics, Lois Yukins. Contact Dorie VlattenSchmitz @ dvschmitz@msn.com. FEBRUARY 2016 14: ADA Fun in February, Location Dale Creek Equestrian Village, Litchfield Park, AZ , Judges TBD, Manager Kathy Smith, Secretary Cynthia Ganem. 14: CFF Schooling Days, Location Carefree Farms, Judge TBD, Contact Laura Borghesani laura.borghesani@gmail.com. http://carefreefarms.net/clinicsschoolingevents.html 20-21: “L” Program Part 1B, CARA, Queen Creek - Judging Criteria for Gaits, Paces, Movements & Figures, Joan Darnell. Contact Dorie Vlatten-Schmitz @ dvschmitz@msn.com. MARCH 2016 6: CFF Schooling Days, Location Carefree Farms, Judge TBD, Contact Laura Borghesani laura.borghesani@gmail.com. http://carefreefarms.net/clinicsschoolingevents.html APRIL 2016 2-3: ADA Spring Celebration, Location WestWorld, Judges TBD, Manager Jay Chabucos - JayChabucos@gmail.com, Secretary Sue Plasman - s.plasman@azdressage.org 10: CFF Schooling Days, Location Carefree Farms, Judge TBD, Contact Laura Borghesani laura.borghesani@gmail.com. http://carefreefarms.net/clinicsschoolingevents.html 16-17: “L” Program Part 1C, CARA, Queen Creek Collective Marks, Basics & Rider Biomechanics, Axel Steiner. Contact Dorie Vlatten-Schmitz @ dvschmitz@msn.com.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS MAY 2016
AUGUST 2016
15: CFF Schooling Days, Location Carefree Farms, Judge TBD, Contact Laura Borghesani laura.borghesani@gmail.com. http://carefreefarms.net/clinicsschoolingevents.html JUNE 2016 13: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD JULY 2016 11: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD
8: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD 13-14: ADA Mountain Air Dressage and ADA Dressage in the Pines,Location Fort Tuthilll, Flagstaff, Judges TBD, Manager Jay Chabucos JayChabucos@gmail.com, Secretary Sue Plasman s.plasman@azdressage.org SEPTEMBER 2016 12: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD
Next ADA Show -
GAIG/USDF Regional Championships and ADA Octoberfest Dressage Show October 16-18, 2015
WestWorld of Scottsdale, AZ Opening Date: August 21st Closing Date: September 21st
http://azdressage.org/octoberfest/
Official Prize List Available for US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan and USDF Dressage in the Bluegrass The 2015 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan and USDF Dressage in the Bluegrass are to be held at the Kentucky Horse Park, November 5-8. Start making plans to attend and view the official 2015 prize list, along with other information, at www. usdressagefinals.com.
Declarations are now being accepted! Declarations are now being accepted for the 2015 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan. There is no fee to declare, but horse and rider combinations must declare at the level(s) and eligible division(s) they intend to compete in at the US Dressage Finals. Declare now at www.usdressagefinals.com. OCTOBER 2015 | THE CENTERLINE | 25
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ARIZONA DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION PO Box 31602 Phoenix, AZ 85046-1602
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