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The

Centerline

Arizona Dressage Association

Vol. 16, Issue 3

www.azdressage.org

March 2016

AUTHORITY by Susan Downs Parrish, Ph.D.

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to Heaven, we were all going direct the other way. . . . A Tale of Two Cities, by Charles Dickens. Charles Dickens rode dressage. Never mind that biographers neglected to mention his passion for riding. He knew the elusive nature of the art. How else could he come up with a description to describe exactly what every dressage rider endures? The “best of times and worst of times” came to me after the Tucson Dressage Club’s Winter Heat Shows, I and II. My ride on Saturday, my first Intermediaire 1 attempt with Maronda, didn’t go well. Tension rather than relaxation infused every movement. Upon exiting the ring, Ellie Masek, my long time friend and former instructor, said, “You win the Rodeo Award.” The judge, Debbie Riehl-Rodriguez, responded similarly. She wrote, “Obviously talented & athletic horse, but many unfortunate problems. Rider maintained composure throughout—well handled!! Keep working!” Not the words any rider dreams of reading in the comment section of a test.

How did other riders avoid the rodeo antics? What did I do or not do to cause similar outbursts on different horses? Saturday night, lying in bed, I pondered “the rodeo.” My dear Riesling, may he rest in peace, popped into my head. Every show in at least one class, Riesling erupted. At seventeen-two, his airborn maneuvers caught everyone’s attention. Warm-up arenas tended to thin out when we entered. Fear rather than mischief motivated Riesling. I began riding him when he was four. A big, gangly colt, he couldn’t travel a twenty-meter circle without breaking into a trot. The first time I rode a training level pattern at home, he became anxious because I concentrated on the sequence of moves, and didn’t reassure him every minute or so with my voice. Maronda is more confident than Riesling ever was. Puffed up with tension, her reactions on Saturday were deliberate. Losgelassenheit? Not a trace. Many horses felt tense, but they didn’t explode in the arena. How did other riders avoid the rodeo antics? What did I do or not do to cause similar outbursts on different horses? Here I was training my last horse, hoping to get to Grand Prix

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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@azdressage.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: -------------------------- Susan Crampton Secretary: -------------------------- Jacki McKinney-Rodriguez Directors: Sondra Wilkening, Debbie Lindley, Syndy Cunningham, Maren Cochran, Debbie Carson, Carol Lands, Ann Callahan & Kati Anderson ADA BOARD ATTORNEY:

Wendy Riddell --------------------- w.riddell@azdressage.org

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REGION 5 DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE Spring is coming and the weather has been great, at least in Colorado in mid-February  I’m ready for the snow to be done! Fundraising efforts are once under way for the USDF Region 5 Juniors and Young Riders as they try to qualify and travel to the 2016 FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships. The Championships will be held July 26-31, 2016 at the Colorado Horse Park. It will hopefully be a bit of an easier trip this year for our group of 8 riders with their horses, grooms and Chef d’Equipes but they still need all the support we can give them. There are still some travel expenses, they must stay in a hotel for the week, and there are team uniforms, chef expenses, feed, bedding and oh so much more that they need help with. 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, Kathy Gillespie at kjpagillespie@msn.com or 303921-5253. If you are still interested in participating in the FEI Junior and Young Rider program for 2016, the last intention deadline is May 17th but the less expensive deadline is May 4th, so be sure to get in your intentions soon. Regional Championship bids for 2017 have been received and we should know soon where the competition will be held. I had really hoped for some bids from some new areas but unfortunately it did not happen. Maybe we can get some things going for 2018. USDF will announce the locations of the 2017 Regionals in May. I hope everyone is planning on attending the Regionals in 2016 in Estes Park, Colorado at the Stanley Park Fairgrounds. It’s a beautiful area with lots of fun things to do and the venue is very nice. It should be a great show hosted by the Rocky Mountain Dressage Society! If you are interested in being a delegate to the Board of Governors meeting, please contact our Nominating Council representative and have your name

USDF Region 5 Website www.usdfregion5.org

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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.

Till next month!

Heather Petersen Region 5 Director

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2016 Arizona Dressage Show Calendar SHOW

SHOW DATE

CLOSING DATE

JUDGES

TDC Winter Heat I & II Tucson – Pima County Fairgrounds

LEVEL 3

January 23-24, 2016

January 4, 2016

Debbie Riehl-Rodriguez, ‘S’, Arvada, CO; Dolly Hannon, ‘S, Arvada, CO

ADA Fun in February Litchfield Park – Dale Creek Equestrian Village

February 14, 2016

January 13, 2016

Dorie Vlatten-Schmitz ‘S’, San Tan Valley, AZ; Shirley Rector ‘S’, AZ

TDC March Madness I & II Tucson – Pima County Fairgrounds

March 19-20, 2016

February 29, 2016

Sue Mandas, ‘S’, Dayton, OH; Jennifer Roth ‘S’, Rutherfordton, NC

ADA Spring Celebration Scottsdale -- WestWorld

April 2-3, 2016

March 3, 2016

Sandy Hotz ‘S’, Lois Yukins ‘S’, David Schmutz ‘S’

Coconino Dressage Show Flagstaff – Fort Tuthill County Park

May 28-29, 2016

April 27, 2016

Dorie Vlatten-Schmitz ‘S’, San Tan Valley, AZ, TBA

Roadrunner I & II, Tucson, AZ

June 4-5 & July 9-10

TBD

I - Cheryl Connell-Marsh ‘R’ II - Maryall Barnett ‘S’

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

August 13-14, 2016

July 21, 2016

Heidi Gaian ‘S’ Hollister, CA;; Kristi Wysocki ‘S’ Elbert, CO

ADA Fall Fiesta & & AZ State Championships Scottsdale -- WestWorld

November 5-6, 2016

October 6, 2016

Cindy Canace ‘S’, Fran Dearing ‘S’. Dinah Babcock ‘S’, Marilyn Payne ‘S’

TDC Fall Festival I & II Tucson – Pima County Fairgrounds

November 19-20, 2016

November 1, 2016

Sue Malone-Casey, ‘S’, Highland Village, TX; Sarah Geikie, ‘S’, Lebanon, CT

ADA, TDC or Cochise

AZ State Championships (Rider)(Also requires an AZ Horse Nomination form)

ADA Year End Awards (Owner & Rider)

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ADA, TDC or Cochise ADA

PLEASE CONTACT THE UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION (USEF) DIRECTLY FOR THEIR MEMBERSHIP/RECORDING REQUIREMENTS

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2016 AZ State Championships Horse Nominations (eff. 03/01/2016) Date Nominated 13-Feb-2016 25-Sep-2015 25-Oct-2015 18-Sep-2015 15-Oct-2015 19-Sep-2015 15-Oct-2015 13-Feb-2016 31-Oct-2015 24-Oct-2015 20-Sep-2015 15-Oct-2015 3-Nov-2015 15-Oct-2015 20-Nov-2015 17-Sep-2015 24-Sep-2015 3-Nov-2015 7-Dec-2015 18-Sep-2015 15-Oct-2015 28-Sep-2015 3-Nov-2015 12-Feb-2016 3-Nov-2015 18-Oct-2015 3-Nov-2015 13-Feb-2016 15-Oct-2015 15-Oct-2015 3-Nov-2015 3-Nov-2015 3-Nov-2015 15-Sep-2015 15-Oct-2015 11-Jan-2016 4-Nov-2015 9-Nov-2015 15-Sep-2015 20-Nov-2015 15-Oct-2015 3-Jan-2016 15-Oct-2015 1-Feb-2016 13-Feb-2016 1-Feb-2016 28-Oct-2015 23-Aug-2015 8-Feb-2016 21-Sep-2015 15-Sep-2015 31-Dec-2015 13-Feb-2016 3-Nov-2015 1-Nov-2015 24-Sep-2015

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Horse A Beautiful Drive Alexa Bella Amazing Grace Arcola Aul Amira Bacioni Baltic Idun Barleone Batino Beltane Karys Brendan Braveheart Brioso Bristol Carmen Chi Classie Com Claudio Consolata Dacapriella Damiani Dario Dash Of Pepper Dauphine De Jazz CC Don Noir Don Viamo Dona Valentina Donna Stella E Tango! El Da Vinci El Tigre d Oro Fandango GSF Fashion Finesse Flash K FreiHeit Gallod Morgan Henry Galloway Go Go Dancer-MGE Habian I Wont Kiss N Tell Isabella Valentina Jethro Lance A lot Lanzelot Lily Langtry Marbella Michaelangelo Miss Maisy Mae Mondavi F Mulato XV My-T Nahimana Narok Orion Oziwon Pacific Patina

Owner - Last, First Brnilovich,Natalie Galante, Michele Markham, Jan Kalchik, Allen Blacker, Marcy McFadden, Marji Downey, Kathleen Jackson, Jody Chauser, Jacqueline Watson, Sharna George, Tami Taylor, Shelene Jackson, Amy Hunt, Theresa Spirk, Gabrielle Linn, Christine Jones, Christie Putty, Dee Barngrover, Alyssa Webb, Tammy Boice, Lynn Arbuckle, Susan Anderson,Tracey Watters, Meredith Mooney, Michele Shelly, Jayne Brookhart, Kendall Riegger, Michael Course, Cynthia Duzan, Barbara Doty, Kristy Riddell, Wendy Majeski, Casi Rehberg-Sparks, Ulrike Downie, Kathleen Birmingham Darling, Lisa Carson, Debbie Goss, Michael Beebe, Jane Pollack, Jamie Gasperak, Joan Kirberger, Samantha Bradley, Joyce LaCroix, Ray Baysa, Colter LaCroix, Cindi Lindley, Deborah DeConcini, Jamie George, Tami Gonzales, Marta Peabody, Meredith Spencer, Karen Eikel-Baughman Browning, Katie Lane, Leesa Jones, Christie

Horses Must be Nominated BEFORE Qualifying Scores are Earned! Horse Nominations (eff. 03/01/2016) Date Nominated 21-Sep-2015 3-Nov-2015 20-Nov-2015 13-Feb-2016 19-Sep-2015 15-Oct-2015 22-Sep-2015 20-Nov-2015 9-Nov-2015 20-Nov-2015 30-Sep-2015 15-Sep-2015 15-Oct-2015 7-Jan-2016 13-Feb-2016 15-Oct-2015 3-Nov-2015 11-Sep-2015 13-Feb-2016 3-Nov-2015 2-Nov-2015 11-Sep-2015 21-Sep-2015 1-Feb-2016 13-Feb-2016 24-Oct-2015 26-Oct-2015 15-Oct-2014 28-Sep-2015 1-Feb-2016 4-Oct-2015 17-Oct-2015 12-Jan-2016 2-Nov-2015 3-Nov-2015 2-Nov-2015 26-Oct-2015 22-Sep-2015 16-Oct-2015 24-Sep-2015 15-Oct-2015 21-Sep-2015 17-Sep-2015 15-Sep-2015 3-Nov-2015 22-Oct-2015 17-Sep-2015 21-Sep-2015 15-Oct-2015 13-Nov-2015 9-Nov-2015 22-Oct-2015 4-Nov-2015 24-Sep-2015

Horse Pakuna Paladin SF Pavan Peter Pan Pik Encore Poblano Mor Prince Caspian Pro A Resolute Prophecy Qharma Queen Lateephah Quiet Storm Raoul Redhawk's Florencianna Reilly Reminiscence Revanche Risky Business Rockefeller Rohan Rolando Romantic Man Rosa Fina Rosette B Roxstar Roy-Els Belle of the Ball Rudi Shiloh Shiner's Buckeroo Skyhit Slipstream Solana StarStruck HF Stellar Hit Sterling Stonewall Good Deal Lady Sylvano T'Ally-O Talara Tanquery Teodoro III Titan Tragumna Up Tempo Wallstreet Whisper Wayne Carter Wendo Willow WinDancer M-Iraz Windermere Ddb Windstarr Winsdown's Windrose Zantango Zanzybar

Owner - Last, First Farthing, Pamela Sklar, Laine Teodori, Janet Doty, Kristy Haber, Debra Downey, Kathleen Sannes, Melisa Darling, Lisa Stark-Goss, Michelle Winans, Dawn Lindy, Rebecca Crampton, Sue Lindsten, Sarah Berry, Bobbi Riegger, Michael Carlson, Catherine Roth, Amy Jackson, Cyndi Mount, Jessica Jachimek, Katherine Delaney, Joann Kenzie's Awesome Equines, LLC Guy, Naima Buchanan, Anne Horton, Kelly Naas, Lindsay Browning, Susan Whittington, Lois Arbuckle, Susan Buchanan, Anne Tripp, Sherrill Kurbat, Margaret Finke, Marie Krajenke, Tracey McLaughlin, Wendy D'Amour, Eileen Ziurys, Lucy Torres, Juan Lopez Finnegan, Kara Garrigus, Francine Radda, Tania Crinnian, Susan Cottrell, Krysal Degirolamo, Carol Poe, Yvonne Kolstad, Kimberly Lorenzen, Kay Farthing, Pamela Sal Da Na, Danny De Benedetto, Diane Eggers, Elizabeth Polydoros, Pamela Carson, Deborah Whittington, Lois

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ARIZONA DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION Annual Meeting

February 8, 2016 Draft Minutes www.azdressage.org

THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M. 1. Directors Present: Kathy Smith, Cynthia Ganem, Heather Bilodeau, Sue Leutwyler, Lara Bowles, Cindy Hitchcock, Betty Drake, Michell Combs, Kim Pribble, Pam Polydoros, Carol Elias. 2. Directors/Alternate Directors Absent: Sarah Lindsten 3. Guests: None Present 4. Chairpersons of Standing Committees: None Present 5. Members of Local Chapters: None Present OFFICERS’ REPORTS: 6. Secretary’s Report – MOTION: Betty Drake moved to accept the Secretary’s report as printed in the Centerline and posted on the web. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried. 7. Treasurers and Finance Report – January, 2016: Operating Acct. - $16,693.88; Reserve Accounts to cover catastrophic show/ equipment loss fall $12,118.77 short; Credit Card Acct. - $11,317.39; Pantano CD - $11,435.82; Cash - $1,036.50. MOTION: Heather Bilodeau moved to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried. 8. Recognized Shows (1st VP) - Fun in February show is finalized. 9. Schooling Shows (2nd VP) – The next show is scheduled for March 5th at Dale Creek Equestrian. Lois Whittington will judge. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS: 10. Membership Committee – February 7, 2016: 233; 2016 ADA/USDF GMO Members: 19 New Members in 2016; Adults; 18, Junior/Young Riders; 1. 200 Members Renewed in 2016; 189 Adults, 11 Junior/Young Riders. 14 Returning Members; 13 Adults; 1 Junior/Young Rider. 122 ADA/GMO Members have not renewed for 2016. 106 Adults; 16 Junior/Young Riders. 11. Equipment Committee – The 10x10 show tents have been purchased along with a printing calculator for the shows. The tires have been replaced on the ADA trailers. 12. Fundraising Committee - Fund raising efforts for the 2015 Regional Championships were very successful in generating funds to help with expenses. The committee will work hard to generate funds for the 2016 show season. 13. Communications Committee – Total January Page views: 20,129; Average Page views/Day: 2,620; Average # Different Computers/ Day: 649; Most Popular Pages: Home Page, January eCL, Fun In February Prize List, Omnibus. Most Popular PDF Downloads: 2015 YEA Standings, Fun in February Prize List, January CL, Recognized Show Entry. The ADA’s facebook page seems to be expanding the organization’s outreach beyond our regular membership. In addition, a new method has been implemented for ADA members to submit and publish $5.00 facebook posts. The ADA Website was effectively transitioned from a PHP/ Database driven site, to a WordPress/Content Management System. 14. Volunteer Committee – A total of 1,529.5 volunteer hours by 112 members was recorded for the 2015 show season. This includes 29 members who paid the volunteer donation. MOTION: Heather Bilodeau moved that we roll over up to 4 hours of actual volunteer time from the 2015 to the 2016 show season. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried. MOTION: Lara Bowles moved that the ADA expand the current Volunteer Requirement Policy to include credit hours for service to the ADA through show sponsorships and/or volunteer donations. Specific credit hours to be determined by Committee and may be used for awards, scholarships and grant eligibility. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried. 15. Awards Committee – Perpetual awards are being collected. Year-end awards banquet discussion. MOTION: Kathy Smith moved to extend Year-end awards to include Champion, Reserve and Third place. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried. 16. Vendor Committee – The Spring and Fall shows are averaging approximately 12 vendors. Most are returning vendors. The vendor contract has been updated for the 2016 Spring Celebration. 17. Travel Grant: MOTION: Cynthia Ganem moved to award Alyssa Barngrover with a $500.00 travel grant for the 2015 National Dressage Championships. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried 18. Nomination Committee/Director Elections – Michell Combs reported that there are 312 Members. 76 of the Members voted which included one write-in vote. Zero were ineligible. 8 envelopes returned undeliverable. Directors that were voted onto the 8 | THE CENTERLINE | MARCH 2016

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 Board are as follows: Sarah Lindsten, Sue Leutwyler, Lara Bowles and Heather Bilodeau. There were four write-in votes; Lyn Tyler, Robin Biehl, Jane Shelly and Cathy Jones. NEW BUSINESS: 2016 Officer Elections: MOTION: If there is no objection, Betty Drake moves that the following ADA Officers be elected by acclamation: Sue Leutwyler – President, Kathy Smith – 1st Vice-President, Lara Bowles – 2nd Vice-President, Cindy Hitchcock – Secretary, Cynthia Ganem – Treasurer. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried. Announcement of Next Meeting – Regular Meeting of March 14th, at the home of Cynthia Ganem at 6:30 p.m. Adjournment: MOTION: Lara Bowles moved to adjourn the meeting. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

MOTIONS VIA EMAIL JANUARY 28, 2016: MOTION #1: Kathy Smith moves that the ADA approve a reimbursement, copy of receipt to be provided to the ADA by the Equipment Committee, for up to $475 to replace 4 tires for an ADA show trailer. Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried. MOTION #2: Sue Leutwyler moves that the Board appoint Carol Elias as a Voting Director to fill the term vacated by Teri Rich. Vote: Unanimous. Motion Carried.

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Authority article (cont.) one last time, and history tapped me on the shoulder. One advantage of seniorhood is having a deep archive from which to search for answers. An image rescued me from my terror: Jonas riding Wishing Well. In a previous piece, I wrote about this pair. For those who missed the description or may have forgotten, Wishing Well, a talented, elegant jumper, developed the habit of standing on his hind legs and refusing to enter the arena. When Jonas Irbinskas arrived in Tucson, he accepted the challenge of riding Wishy. I wasn’t lucky enough to see how Jonas prepared for the first show, but I did see the event, and will never forget the image of the man and the horse: perfect harmony. Later, as I came to know Jonas, I would understand the determination on which the harmony rested. Along with the image, a voice sounded in my head, “You will,” Conrad Schumacher’s unmistakable tone. Then, a softer voice, “You must be the pilot,” Gerd Zuther. Jonas skillfully put Wishy on the bit, and the horse remained on the bit: precisely what I had to accomplish. On Sunday, when I entered the arena for my second go at Intermediaire 1, I put Maronda on the bit and there she stayed. The pilot stepped up. Maronda was tense, but compliant. Tempi changes lifted the veil on the level of tension evident in the saddle from the moment we entered the arena, but overall the ride was one of my better dressage performances. Okay, but what did this success mean for future rides? I remembered the joke about the woman whose doctor tells her that the operation went as planned: “We removed the frog from your stomach.” The woman says, “Oh good! On the way out the door, the doctor looks at the woman and says, “I hope she didn’t lay any eggs.” One thing about Maronda, she communicates. I listen, but don’t always understand the message. My first show ride on Maronda, a First Level test, sticks with me. Every corner, she expected me to guide her around, while I expected her to turn the corners as she had always done at home. We went so deep into the first corner that she almost came to a halt. After two corners, I caught on and rode deep but correct corners. No other horse offered me such control, and she didn’t turn like this at home. I mentioned this phenomenon to a few people, but no one said much, so I dismissed the experience. In my ride on Saturday, she went deep into the first corner, and almost stopped; we weren’t in tune. On Sunday, I rode every stride because I had to. She didn’t have to ask how deep to go into the corner. Some years ago, can’t tell you where or when, I heard Conrad Schumacher say that warmbloods need fairly strong contact. He noted that thoroughbreds might prefer a lighter contact. He couldn’t speak to a thoroughbred’s needs, but he knew what a warmblood needed. Maronda is a Hanoverian, and I think she has been trying to tell me that she needs stronger contact than I have been providing. She wants me to be in charge, know where the heck we are going, and tell her well in advance. It’s my nature to blend in rather than stand out. When I rode Riesling, the tall, bright chestnut with four white socks and a blaze, no one thought my inclination was to escape notice. As a high school student, my mother attended one of my classes, and noticed that I sat in the back row and never opened my mouth. She decided things needed to change. She enrolled me in Valley School for Girls, where most of my classes had less than ten students. There was no back row. I got called on a lot, and learned to be a student. With horses, my nature has always been to harmonize with rather than govern. I’m a reluctant authority.

Jean Downs (Ms. Parrish’s mother) on Toy’s Upset, circa 1958 in a 3-day event

“Now I get it: Maronda is my mother incarnate. Heaven help me.” 10 | THE CENTERLINE | MARCH 2016

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USEF Announces Rule Change for DR122.5b-e From the USEF Communications Department Lexington, Ky. - Please take note of the rule changes effective February 1, 2016 for Dressage Test error calculation (DR 122.5b-e). These changes were made in order to keep USEF rules consistent with the FEI rules for Dressage Test error calculations. USDF Introductory Level tests and USEF Training Level through Fourth Level tests In National tests, every "error of the course" whether the bell is sounded or not, must be penalized, except as noted under DR122.5a: the first time by 2 points; the second time by 4 points; the third time the competitor is eliminated. However, at the discretion of the judge, the rider may continue to finish to test. If the competitor's continued presence in the ring is about to interfere with the start of the next scheduled ride, then the judge must excuse him/her from the ring. USEF and FEI Young Horse tests, and FEI Children, Pony Rider and Junior Tests For these tests, the deduction for an error shall be: First error: -0.5% ( Â˝ percentage point) from total score received Second error: -1.0 % (one percentage point) from total score received Third error: Elimination FEI Young Rider through Grand Prix Tests In FEI tests (except FEI Children, Pony, Junior, and Young Horse Tests), every "error of the course" whether the bell is sounded or not, must be penalized, except as noted under DR122.5a: the first time by 2 percentage points from the total score received; the second time by elimination; However, at the discretion of the judge, the rider may continue to finish the test. If the competitor's continued presence in the ring is about to interfere with the start of the next scheduled ride, then the judge must excuse him/her from the ring. Rider Tests For Rider test, the deduction for an error shall be: First error: Total Score reduced by 0.5 points Second error: Total Score reduced by 1.0 points

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may continue to finish the test. If the competitor's continued presence in the ring is about to interfere with the start of the next scheduled ride, then the judge must excuse him/her from the ring. Rider Tests For Rider test, the deduction for an error shall be: First error: Total Score reduced by 0.5 points Second error: Total Score reduced by 1.0 points Third error: Elimination

If Ifyou have questions 122.5b-e, please you have questionsregarding regardingDR DR122.5b-e, pleasecontact contactHannah Hannah Niebielski, Niebielski, Director Director of Dressage, National National Programs at hniebielski@usef.org. Please Please refer torefer DR122.5b-e, Execution and of Dressage, Programs at hniebielski@usef.org. to DR122.5b-e, Judging of Tests, of the USEF Dressage Rule in its entirety on February 1st.

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New USDF App Now Available USDF has launched a new app, "USDF: Your Dressage Connection" for free download in the app stores. This app provides access to USDF media and publications, and features stream and social media components. In addition to the digital editions of USDF Connection, USDF Member Guide, and the Online Stallion Guide, this app will also feature new online-only content, as well as streaming and dynamic content connected through the USDF website and social media channels. USDF members will have full access to all content and features of the app, with the exception of retail titles. This is just another way that USDF is "Your Connection to the American Dressage Community." Take advantage of this new member benefit today. To view tutorial videos on how the app works on different platforms, and to download the app, visit the USDF website.

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Legolas Named Adequan/USDF Grand Prix Horse of the Year Lexington, KY (December 15, 2015) - The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) would like to congratulate the thirteen -year-old, 17.0 hand, Westfalen gelding, Legolas, owned by Akiko Yamazaki’s Four Winds Farm LLC, and ridden by Steffen Peters of San Diego, California, for being named 2015 Adequan/USDF Grand Prix Horse of the Year. Legolas’ median score of 77.330 percent made him the top horse in the United States competing at this level and the recipient of USDF’s highest honor for the third year in a row. Legolas was recognized at the 2015 Adequan/USDF Salute Gala and Annual Awards Banquet with a commemorative personalized plaque, an embroidered cooler, and a gift certificate provided by Dressage Extensions. Also, Legolas is the recipient of the Colonel Thackeray Award and will have his name engraved on a silver trophy to be on permanent display in the Roemer Foundation/USDF Hall of Fame housed at the USDF National Education Center, located at the Kentucky Horse Park. “USDF is thrilled to be able to recognize this extraordinary horse for his many accomplishments during the 2015 competition season. We also congratulate his owner Four Winds Farm, Akiko Yamazaki, his rider Steffen Peters, and the entire Legolas team,” stated USDF Executive Director Stephan Hienzsch. For more information about the Adequan/USDF Horse of the Year awards or to access a list of past and current recipients, visit the USDF website at www.usdf.org, or contact the USDF office at usdressage@usdf.org. Founded in 1973, the United States Dressage Federation is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to education, recognition of achievement, and promotion of dressage. For more information about USDF membership or programs, visit www.usdf.org, e-mail usdressage@usdf.org, or call (859) 971-2277.

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Show Results ADA Fun in February INTRODUCTORY TEST A

FIRST LEVEL TEST 2 (CONT)

3 Janet Markham

Amazing Grace

57.344%

4 Chris Skarsten

Spot Me

57.344%

5 Jane Beebe

Habian

53.750%

6 Cathy Lee Jones

Freedom to Run

53.438%

Place 1 Deborah Lindley

Zephyr Lupine

54.375%

INTRODUCTORY TEST B

FIRST LEVEL TEST 3

Gotz

60.938%

2 Deborah Lindley

Zephyr Lupine

56.875%

1 Danielle Cox

Alessandro

65.294%

TRAINING LEVEL TEST 1

1 Jaime Pollack

I Wont Kiss N Tell

64.853%

2 Chris Skarsten

Spot Me

60.294%

1 McKenzie Miller

Romantic Man

67.826%

3 Janet Markham

Amazing Grace

60.000%

1 Meredith Wykoff

Romulus

62.174%

4 Cathy Lee Jones

Freedom to Run

57.647%

5 Susan Crampton

Quiet Storm

57.206%

TRAINING LEVEL TEST 2

FIRST LEVEL TOC, SPECIFY TEST

Reilly

72.500%

1 Karen Carns

Gibson

67.308%

1 Kristie Rogers

Flynn Noir

60.781%

2 Toah Hatch

Formalaffair

61.923%

2 Florence Van Volkom

Wodex

57.407%

2 Kimberly Kolstad

Wayne Carter

61.538%

SECOND LEVEL TEST 1

3 Meredith Wykoff

Romulus

60.577%

TRAINING LEVEL TEST 3

1 Amanda Southerly

Lyric of Latimer

71.061%

1 Kelly Horton

Roxstar Wf

66.515%

1 Verena Hill

e.Tango! 68.409%

2 Susan Crinnian

Titan

65.758%

2 Toah Hatch

Barleone

62.273%

3 Jayne Shelly

Dona Valentina

61.667%

67.045%

4 Jaime Pollack

I Wont Kiss N Tell

60.455%

61.818%

5 Alicia Murray

Cream Soda

55.152%

61.364%

6 Sharna Watson

Beltane Karys

51.212%

1 Amanda Southerly

Shiloh

66.538%

1 Alicia Murray

Cream Soda

62.949%

2 Robin Biehl

TE Omega

57.564%

1 Barbara Duzan

El Tigre D Oro

65.610%

2 Patrice Hightower

Lily Langtry

60.000%

1 Kendall Utter 2 Rebecca Lindy 3 Jessica Mount

Nebucco A Beautiful Drive Rockefeller

SECOND LEVEL TEST 2

TRAINING LEVEL TOC, SPECIFY TEST

Wayne Carter

55.769%

TRAINING LEVEL TEST 2, OPPORTUNITY (C) Rector, 1 Toah Hatch

Just a Bean Sprout

73.269%

SECOND LEVEL TEST 3 (C) Rector,

FIRST LEVEL TEST 1 (C) Vlatten-Schmitz, 1 Amanda Southerly

Cervato CHL

67.037%

1 Kendall Utter

Nebucco

64.815%

SECOND LEVEL TOC, SPECIFY TEST

2 Florence Van Volkom

Wodex

64.259%

1 Danielle Cox

Alessandro

64.074%

2 Amanda Southerly

Lyric of Latimer

74.697%

3 Karen Carns

Gibson

63.519%

1 Amanda Southerly

Shiloh

64.744%

62.037%

1 Patrice Hightower

Lily Langtry

62.439%

61.111%

3 Susan Crinnian

Titan

60.000%

60.741%

4 Jayne Shelly

Dona Valentina

57.879%

2 Robin Biehl

TE Omega

54.872%

In Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Aire

68.636%

4 Ganit Pinkus 5 Jessica Mount 6 Dawn Winans

Midway Rockefeller Qharma

FIRST LEVEL TEST 2

THIRD LEVEL TEST 1

Cervato CHL Midway

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67.344%

65.469%

1 Verena Hill

Show Results ADA Fun in February THIRD LEVEL TEST 1 (CONT)

PRIX ST GEORGES

1 Rachel Evans

Slotgraaf

63.788%

2 Jeanette Lundgren

Zanzybar

60.303%

1 Ulrike Rehberg-Sparks

Flash K

64.474%

3 Kristin Miller

Watteau

58.636%

1 Erin McHenry

Bailando

64.211%

4 Lauren Durham

Pro A Resolute

57.879%

2 Kate Shoemaker

Solitaer 40

63.947%

3 Wendy McLaughlin

Sterling

61.579%

THIRD LEVEL TEST 2

4 Lisa Darling

Gallod Morgan Henry

57.895%

65.128%

2 Sherry Wolpert

Desert Moon Champignon

57.368%

59.744%

3 Nathalie Eikel-Baughman

Narok

56.842%

4 Trisha Muller

Gunsmoke

55.921%

5 Lynn McKinney

Plato En Rouge

52.105%

In Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Aire Nakai

THIRD LEVEL TEST 3 (C) Vlatten-Schmitz, 1 Margaret Kurbat

Solana

66.410%

INTERMEDIARE I

2 Marie Finke

Star Struck HF

62.692%

3 Joyce Bradley

Lance A lot

61.667%

1 Kay Lorenzen

Wendo

65.000%

60.897%

1 Bobbie Lynn McKee

Raoul

63.684%

Don Noir

59.211%

Narok

62.237%

Arcola

69.667%

4 Marji McFadden

Bacioni

THIRD LEVEL TOC, SPECIFY TEST

INTERMEDIARE II

1 Marji McFadden

Bacioni

62.949%

1 Meredith Watters

2 Jeanette Lundgren

Zanzybar

62.576%

FEI TOC, SPECIFY TEST

3 Lauren Durham

Pro A Resolute

58.939%

FOURTH LEVEL TEST 1

1 Nathalie Eikel-Baughman

USDF Freestyle TOC

1 Kristy Doty

Peter Pan

57.838%

1 Allen Kalchik

FOURTH LEVEL TEST 2 (C) Vlatten-Schmitz, 1 Kara Finnegan

Talara

60.278%

FOURTH LEVEL TOC, SPECIFY TEST

Peter Pan

62.703%

1 Kendall Utter

Fashion

60.000%

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ADA 2015 Year End Awards Final Standings SANDRA KALE AWARD

Avg Horse Breed Registration Owner Rider 68.013

Paladin SF

Half Arabian

1A 368298

Sklar, Laine

65.488

El Da Vinci

Arabian

611036

Course, Cynthia Surplus, Kailee

CAMEO AWARD

Avg Horse Owner Rider(s)

62.500

Sylvano

Ziurys, Lucy

66.689

Aragorn

Leutwyler, Susan

69.912

Wendo

Lorenzen, Kay

Jackson, Cyndi, Lorenzen, Kay

71.952

Risky Business Jackson, Cyndi

Jackson, Cyndi

HORSES - TRAINING THROUGH 4TH LEVELS TRAINING LEVEL

75.303

Flamenco

Stapleton, Kelly

McKee, Bobbie Lynn

73.933

Dacapriella

Barngrover, Alyssa

Hatch, Toah/ Barngrover, Alyssa

71.766

T'Ally - O

Torres, Juan Lopez

71.667

Mulato XV

Gonzalez, Marta Decesari-Normandeau, Laura

69.167

Quintana Roo CR

Johnson, Katherine

Leach, Reagan/ Johnson, Katherine

68.776 Habana Reynolds, Linda Surplus, Kailee

68.718

Queen Lateephah

Lindy, Rebecca

68.258

Isabella Valentine

Gasperak, Joan

Surplus, Kailee

68.182

Qharma

Winans-Shank, Dawn

67.890

Kinetic Romance

Norman, Joanna

Gilliland, Missy

67.769 Oziwon Lane, Leesa Lane, Leesa 67.668 Damiani Callahan, Tammy Callahan, Tammy

67.651

Tragumna

Cottrell, Krystal

67.273 Chi Spirk, Gabrielle Spirk, Gabrielle

66.792

Don Viamo

Mooney, Michele

Rogers, Beverly / Mooney, Michele

66.626 Angel Riddell, Wendy Riddell, Kenzie 65.454 Elysium Leach, Reagan DeBrigida, Talia

65.116

Teodoro III

Radda, Tania

TRAINING LEVEL

63.788

Alexa Bella

Galante, Michele

Super, Alexandra

62.413

Strider

Dahlstrom, Hailey

60.803

Winsdown's Windrose

Polydoros, Pamela

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ADA 2015 Year End Awards Final Standings HORSES - TRAINING THROUGH 4TH LEVELS (CONT) FIRST LEVEL

72.353

Slipstream

Tripp, Sherrill

Paglia, Paula

71.127 Shiloh Whittington, Lois Southerly, Amanda

68.422

Teodoro III

Radda, Tania

Krajenke, Tracey

67.914

Go Go Dancer-MGE

Goss, Michael

67.598

I Wont Kiss N Tell

Pollack, Jaime

67.277 Damiani Callahan, Tammy Callahan, Tammy

67.206

Miss Pakuna

Farthing, Pamela

66.939 Rolando Delaney, JoAnn Delaney, Joann

66.667

Revanche

Roth, Amy

66.641

Freiheit

Downie, Kathleen

66.569 Willow Farthing, Pamela Nayak, Katherine

66.372

Roxstar WF

Horton, Kelly

66.260 Duplicor Leach, Reagan Leach, Reagan

65.991

Quintana Roo CR

Johnson, Katherine

Johnson, Katherine/ Leach, Reagan

65.956

Roy-Els Belle of the Ball Naas, Lindsay

Naas, Lindsay

65.294

Dona Valentina

Shelly, Jayne

64.403

Reminiscence

Carlson, Catherine

64.275 Oziwon Lane, Leesa Lane, Leesa

64.118

My-T

Peabody, Meredith

64.065 Bristol Jackson, Amy Jackson, Amy 63.998 Arcola Kalchik, Allen Kalchik, Allen 63.970 Chi Spirk, Gabrielle Spirk, Gabrielle 63.798 Elysium Leach, Reagan DeBrigida, Talia

63.431

New Yorks Finest

Gilcreest, Ivana

62.843

Prince Caspian

Sannes, Melisa

62.555

Guinness Stout

Overby, Cecelia

57.647

Freedom To Run

Jones, Cathy Lee

54.815

Rocky William

Gasperak, Joan

Gilcreest, Alissa, Gasperak, Mark

SECOND LEVEL

73.658

Rosa Fina

Guy, Naima

Jackson, Cyndi

71.914

In D'Aire

Earl, Kate

Hill-Schittenhelm, Verena

71.545

Slipstream

Tripp, Sherrill

Paglia, Paula

66.154

Miss Pakuna

Farthing, Pamela

63.972

Razmitaz

Sherwood, Catalina

63.858

Revanche

Roth, Amy

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ADA 2015 Year End Awards Final Standings HORSES - TRAINING THROUGH 4TH LEVELS (CONT) SECOND LEVEL

63.455

Pro A Resolute

Durham, Lauren

61.653

Michaelangelo

Lindley, Deborah

61.340

New Yorks Finest

Gilcreest, Ivana

60.976

Featuring Abigail

Pribble, Kimberly

THIRD LEVEL

69.476 Solana Kurbat, Margaret Kurbat, Margaret

69.060

Peter Pan

Doty, Kristy

68.162

Paladin SF

Sklar, Laine

68.077

Fandango GSF

Doty, Kristy

66.881

Flash K

Rehberg-Sparks, Ulrike

66.325

Up Tempo

Degirolamo, Carol

65.470

El Da Vinci

Course, Cynthia

Surplus, Kailee

65.342 Digimon Denno, Valerie Denno, Valerie

62.265

LJS Sublime

Ayres, Amy

59.188

Revanche

Roth, Amy

FOURTH LEVEL

71.703

Romantic Man

Miller, Shari

Jackson, Cyndi

70.667

Revanche

Roth, Amy

Paglia, Paula

66.679

Hermione NSF

DeBenedetto, Diane

Gilliland, Missy

64.629

Sterling

McLaughlin, Wendy

61.847

Plato En Rouge

McKinney, Lynn

FEI HORSES (ALL FEI LEVELS COMBINED)

71.952

Risky Business

Jackson, Cyndi

69.912

Wendo

Lorenzen, Kay

Jackson, Cyndi / Lorenzen, Kay

67.609

Samaritano IX

Luebbe, Sandy

Paglia, Paula

67.149

Prophecy

Stark-Goss, Michelle

66.689 Aragorn Leutwyler, Susan Leutwyler, Susan

65.175

Hermione NSF

DeBenedetto, Diane

Gilliland, Missy

64.869

Santiago SF

Surplus, Kailee

64.693 Raoul Lindsten, Sarah Lindsten, Sarah

64.211

Ropeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ricochet

Stine-Masek, Eleanor

Decesari-Normandeau,

63.640

Maronda

Parrish, Susan

62.500 Sylvano Ziurys, Lucy Ziurys, Lucy 59.900 Fashion Riddell, Wendy Tillman, Laura

58.158

Brendan Braveheart

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George, Tamara

ADA 2015 Year End Awards Final Standings RIDERS OF THE YEAR TRAINING THROUGH 4TH LEVELS ADULT AMATEUR THIRD LEVEL

TRAINING LEVEL

70.939

Barngrover, Alyssa

68.849

Kurbat, Margaret

69.201

Lindy, Rebecca

68.013

Sklar, Laine

68.278

Cottrell, Krystal

66.186

Denno, Valerie

68.043

Lane, Leesa

65.833

Degirolamo, Carol

67.784

Winans-Shank, Dawn

62.494

Ayres, Amy

67.434

Callahan, Tammy

FOURTH LEVEL

66.339

Mooney, Michele

65.142

Radda, Tania

61.193

Polydoros, Pamela

FIRST LEVEL

67.059

Pollack, Jaime

66.694

Downie, Kathleen

66.597

Callahan, Tammy

66.565

Delaney, Joann

66.397

Roth, Amy

66.353

Horton, Kelly

65.520

Leach, Reagan

65.349

Naas, Lindsay

64.839

Radda, Tania

64.522

Shelly, Jayne

64.320

Carlson, Catherine

63.931

Jackson, Amy

63.623

Lane, Leesa

63.272

Peabody, Meredith

62.667

Kalchik, Allen

62.022

Sannes, Melisa

SECOND LEVEL

64.486

Sherwood, Catalina

64.330

Durham, Lauren

63.916

Roth, Amy

62.187

Lindley, Deborah

60.854

Pribble, Kimber

66.444

McLaughlin, Wendy

61.080

McKinney, Lynn

JR/YR TRAINING LEVEL

69.628

Riddell, Kenzie

66.477

Spirk, Gabrielle

64.432

DeBrigida, Talia

63.693

Super, Alexandra

62.407

Dahlstrom, Hailey

FIRST LEVEL

70.882

Southerly, Amanda (2 hours)

65.942

Nayak, Katherine

63.456

Gilcreest, Ivana

63.326

DeBrigida, Talia

63.309

Spirk, Gabrielle

SECOND LEVEL

61.460

Gilcreest, Ivana

OPEN TRAINING LEVEL

74.829

McKee, Bobbie Lynn

74.750

Hatch, Toah

73.069

Decesari-Normandeau, Laura

70.892

Torres, Juan Lopez

70.559

Surplus, Kailee

69.934

Gilliland, Missy

FIRST LEVEL

71.985

Paglia, Paula

68.029

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ADA 2015 Year End Awards Final Standings

67.417

Goss, Michael

FEI - B

SECOND LEVEL

61.842

73.231

Jackson, Cyndi

FEI - GP

71.739

Hill-Schittenhelm, Verena

71.372

Paglia, Paula

OPEN

RIDERS OF THE YEAR (CONT) OPEN THIRD LEVEL

69.071

Doty, Kristy

66.987

Rehberg-Sparks, Ulrike

65.289

Surplus, Kailee

Ziurys, Lucy

59.500

Tillman, Laura

71.793

Jackson, Cyndi

68.618

Paglia, Paula

64.144

Gilliland, Missy

FEI - A

FOURTH LEVEL

69.417

Paglia, Paula

67.070

Gilliland, Missy

FREESTYLE RIDER / HORSE COMBINATION

66.453

Surplus, Kailee

ADULT AMATEUR

FEI RIDERS OF THE YEAR ADULT AMATEUR FEI - A

67.598

Lorenzen, Kay

66.661

Stark-Goss, Michelle

65.641

Leutwyler, Susan

64.276

Lindsten, Sarah

63.240

Parrish, Susan

57.467

George, Tamara

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FS (TL- 4TH)

68.833

Lindsay Naas / Roy-Els Belle of the Ball

68.378

Kendall Brookhart / Donna Stella

65.166

Lynn McKinney / Plato En Rouge

64.367

Kimberly Pribble / Featuring Abigail

JR/YR FS (TL- 4TH)

67.900

Katherine Nayak / Willow

Save the Date! Sunday, April 10th! ADA 2015 Year End Awards Banquet Location TBD ... But ...We’re hoping to gather at Turf Paradise for an afternoon of Celebration ... Watch ADA’s Website and Facebook pages for final Details ...

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VOLUNTEER SERVICE PROGRAM Your volunteerism provides eligibility for the following ADA Programs/Awards: ADA Scholarship & Grants Programs ADA Rider of the Year which requires Rider volunteer service ADA Horse of the Year which requires Owner service See Individual Volunteer Criteria on the web at www.azdressage.org

HOW TO VOLUNTEER Contact the Show or Event Manager of the show/event where you wish to volunteer. Volunteer sign ups available online or directly with the individual Event coordinator (see ADA website for details). Whether you like to scribe, ring steward, run tests, work in the office, or do special projects, the ADA provides many opportunities to volunteer!

HOW IT WORKS The ADA event coordinator will track your volunteer hours and submit them to Heather Bilodeau (h.bilodeau@azdressage.org), who compiles the ADA Volunteer Database. Please track your own hours as well in case there is a discrepancy. Periodic updates will be published on the ADA website and in the Centerline newsletter so you can check your hours throughout the year.

HOW YOU CAN HELP Volunteer service can be accomplished by you or your designated surrogate (who does not have to be an ADA member) in a variety of ways:

ADA Shows: Schooling & Recognized - (Hours Served) *** We can train you on site for these positions! *** •

Runner

•

Scribe

•

Scorer

•

Ring Steward

•

Help Staff our Volunteer Table

•

Staff our Show Awards Table

•

Show Set up

ADA Board (LOTS of hours!) •

Help Serve on an ADA Committee (Hours served)

ADA Clinics/Lectures/Seminars •

Audio Set up/take down (1 hour)

•

Provide lunches at an ADA event (2 hours)

•

Provide host venue for an ADA event (TOO MANY hours to count!)

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Newsletter/Centerline submissions: •

Submit Barn News (1/2 Hour)

•

Submit Training Nugget (1/4 Hour)

•

Submit Centerline Article (1-2 hours depending on length)

Sponsorship/Donations - $50 minimum annually: •

Show Sponsorship (Show and General funding)*

•

Volunteer Donation (Volunteer funding)**

Other contributions or service to the organization may qualify. Please don’t hesitate to check with any ADA Board member for details, questions or comments. The ADA has a big year ahead, with more hands-on volunteers needed than ever, and your volunteerism makes that rewarding for all of us.

UPCOMING EVENTS: ADA Schooling Shows, see Website & Entry Forms for dates/locations Contact: Lara Bowles – lbowles@azdressage.org ADA Spring Celebration, April 2-3, WestWorld of Scottsdale Contact: Kathy Smith – ksmith@azdressage.org ADA Mountain Air/Dressage in the Pines, August 13-14, Flagstaff Contact: Kathy Smith – ksmith@azdressage.org ADA Fall Fiesta, November 5-6, WestWorld of Scottsdale Contact: Kathy Smith – ksmith@azdressage.org __________________________________________________________________________________ * Supports show income/expense; surpluses support ADA educational programs ** Supports volunteer perks like t-shirts, food/beverages, gift raffles, etc.

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Barn Tip: Safety in the Feed Room

Your feed room is a mess, but that’s understandable. This area can quickly become a catchall for all sorts of items. But you can start reclaiming the space by throwing away these four things right now: 1. Expired medications. Drugs have an expiration date for a reason---they may become ineffective or even harmful with the passage of time. Check the dates on all medications and toss any that have passed. (But don’t flush them down the toilet. Instead, put them in the trash or dispose of them as directed by your municipality.) 2. Old supplements. Like medications, supplements have a shelf life. Not all of them, however, will have a printed expiration date. If you can’t determine when a supplement expires, but you also can’t remember the last time you used it, play it safe and pitch it. 3. Empty feedbags. You might think that stack of folded feedbags will come in handy someday, but right now it’s just nesting material for rodents. Take the empty sacks to the recycling bin, keeping only one or two for immediate use if you must. 4. Random hardware items. For some reason, old snaps, latches and screws always find their way into the feed room. Move all the random items to a workshop outside of the barn where it’s less likely to find its way into a feed bucket or in a hoof.

Tip? watters4@cox.net

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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. ”When your horse has reached its potential, leave it. It’s such a nice feeling when you and your horses are still friends.”

Reiner Klimke

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS MARCH 2016 5: ADA March Schooling Show, Dale Creek Equestrian Village, Litchfield Park, AZ. Judge: Lois Whittington. Schooling Show Entry form on ADA Website. 6: CFF Schooling Days, Location Carefree Farms, Judge TBD, Contact Laura Borghesani laura.borghesani@gmail.com. http://carefreefarms.net/clinicsschoolingevents.html 14: Florida Dream Tour, Visit www.dressagefoundation.org for more information. 19-20: TDC March Madness I & II, Location Pima County Fairgrounds, Tucson, Judges: Sue Mandas, ‘S’, Dayton, OH; Jennifer Roth ‘S’, Rutherfordton, NC; Manager Jay Chabucos - JayChabucos@gmail.com, Secretary Dian Seabury dfseabury@gmail.com 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: ADA YEA Banquet/Luncheon, Location Turf Paradise 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. MAY 2016 15: CFF Schooling Days, Location Carefree Farms, Judge TBD, Contact Laura Borghesani laura.borghesani@gmail.com. http://carefreefarms.net/clinicsschoolingevents.html 28-29: Coconino Dressage Show, Location Ft. Tuthill County Park, Flagstaff, AZ. Judges: Dorie Vlatten-Schmitz ‘S’, San

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Tan Valley, AZ, TBA, Manager Alice Sarno: (602) 501-4697, Secretary Sue Plasman - s.plasman@azdressage.org JUNE 2016 4-5: Road Runner I, Location Pima County Fairgrounds, Tucson, Judge: Cheryl Connell-Marsh ‘R’, Manager Rosemary Panuco (520) 797-6921 - Appeals1@aol.com 13: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD JULY 2016 9-10: Road Runner II, Location Pima County Fairgrounds, Tucson, Judge: Maryal Barnett ‘S’, Manager Rosemary Panuco (520) 797-6921 - Appeals1@aol.com 11: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD AUGUST 2016 8: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD 13-14: ADA Mountain Air Dressage and ADA Dressage in the Pines, Location Ft Tuthilll, Flagstaff, Judges: Heidi Gaian ‘S’ Hollister, CA;; Kristi Wysocki ‘S’ Elbert, CO, Manager Jay Chabucos JayChabucos@gmail.com, Secretary Sue Plasman s.plasman@azdressage.org SEPTEMBER 2016 12: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD OCTOBER 2016 10: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD NOVEMBER 2016 5-6: ADA Fall Fiesta & AZ State Championships, Location WestWorld, Judges Cindy Canace ‘S’, Fran Dearing ‘S’. Dinah Babcock ‘S’, Marilyn Payne ‘S’, Manager Jay Chabucos JayChabucos@gmail.com, Secretary Sue Plasman - s.plasman@ azdressage.org 14: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD

CALENDAR OF EVENTS (CONT) 19-20: TDC Fall Festival I & II, Location Pima County Fairgrounds, Tucson, Judges: Sue Malone-Casey, ‘S’, Highland Village, TX; Sarah Geikie, ‘S’, Lebanon, CT; Manager Jay Chabucos - JayChabucos@gmail.com, Secretary Dian Seabury - dfseabury@gmail.com DECEMBER 2016 1: ADA 2017 Membership Year Begins 6-10: USDF Annual Convention in St. Louis, MO. 12: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30 PM, Location TBD JANUARY 2017 9: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD

Next Shows TDC March Madness I & II Dressage Shows March 19-20, 2016

Pima County Fairgrounds, Tucson, AZ www.tucsondressageclub.org

FEBRUARY 2017 13: ADA Annual Meeting, Contact enews@azdressage.org for details.

ADA Spring Celebration April 2-3, 2016

WestWorld of Scottsdale, AZ www.azdressage.org

SHOW INFORMATION AVAILABLE @

www.azdressage.org Look for the ADA Spring Celebration recognized show page!

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

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