Vol. 16, Issue 11
www.azdressage.org
NOVEMBER 2016
Arizona Dressage Association
A Carrot in Exchange for a Journey
by Susan Crinnian
Thanks to the ADA Scholarship Award earned through a carrot, I was able to clinic three times with David Wightman. My goal, as most of us, was to continue to move up the ladder with my Dutch Warmblood, Titan. I wanted to move from Third Level to Forth Level which means moving from performing one flying change to tempis. In the journey up the dressage training pyramid, all previous training mistakes will come out both in the horse and rider as they advance to the next higher level. Addressing these mistakes and misunderstandings will optimize the journey with minimal wrong turns and dead ends. One option that augments the dressage journey is participating in the many clinics that the Arizona Dressage Association provides us in Arizona along with a variety of trainers. During our weather “favorable” months, we can have as many as three clinicians in Arizona in a month. Even if you don’t ride in a clinic, auditing can be a valuable educational opportunity. Much is to be learned by observation and listening. Maximizing exposure as both a rider and an astute observer will foster greater understanding in the foundations and details of riding to maximum potential. Arizona is so fortunate that David is willing to travel to Phoenix for clinics. David Wightman is a high performance Grand Prix rider with success coaching riders nationally and internationally. At the end of three clinics, and many hours of practice, I am almost ready for Fourth Level, Test 1. We have a few straightness and corner concerns to address and Titan and I will be on our way. In addition to David, Arizona is fortunate to have many great trainers who David Wightman Continued on Page 6
BOARD
President:------------------------------ Sue Leutwyler
------------------------------------ s.leutwyler@azdressage.org 1st VP: ---------------------------------- Kathy Smith ------------------------------------ ksmith@azdressage.org 2nd VP: -------------------------------- Lara Bowles ------------------------------------ l.bowles@azdressage.org Secretary: ----------------------------- Cindy Hitchcock ----------------------------------- c.hitchcock@azdressage.org Treasurer: ----------------------------- Cynthia Ganem ----------------------------------- cganem@azdressage.org Trustee of Records:-----------------Cynthia Ganem ------------------------------------ cganem@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 Alternate Directors: -------------------- Tania Radda, Toni Crowther
COMMITTEES Awards: ----------------------------- Kim Pribble Centerline Editor: ---------------- Sue Leutwyler Communications: ----------------- Sue Leutwyler Education:--------------------------- Sarah Lindsten Finance: ----------------------------- Cynthia Ganem Fundraising: ----------------------- Pam Polydoros Futurity: ---------------------------- TBD 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 Rules --------------------------------- Betty Drake 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:
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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
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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
3
March 19-20, 2016
February 29, 2016
Sue Mandas, ‘S’, Dayton, OH; Jennifer Roth ‘S’, Rutherfordton, NC
ADA Spring Celebration Scottsdale -- WestWorld
3
April 2-3, 2016
March 3, 2016
Sandy Hotz ‘S’, Lois Yukins ‘S’, David Schmutz ‘S’
Coconino Dressage Show Flagstaff – Fort Tuthill County Park
2
May 28-29, 2016
April 27, 2016
Dorie Vlatten-Schmitz ‘S’, San Tan Valley, AZ, TBA
Roadrunner I & II, Tucson, AZ
2
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
2
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
3
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
3
November 19-20, 2016
November 1, 2016
Sue Malone-Casey, ‘S’, Highland Village, TX; Sarah Geikie, ‘S’, Lebanon, CT
ADA, TDC or Cochise
ADA, TDC or Cochise
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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Our Mission: The Arizona Dressage Association is a not-for-profit organization whose goal is to promote the advancement of classical dressage through educational opportunities and programs, and the rigorous evaluations received at recognized and schooling dressage shows.
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A Carrot in Exchange for a Journey (cont) come to clinic including Gina Smith, Conrad Schumacher, Heather Blitz, Tracey Lert, Lientje Schueler, Gerrit-Claes Bierenbroodspot, Mike Osinski, and so many more. Not taking advantage of these clinics is a lost opportunity for you and your horse. These world class trainers are here to help you be the best you can be. Obtaining an ADA Scholarship Award is golden, but one has to earn their carrot. The carrot is volunteering at ADA recognized and schooling shows. The more you volunteer, the more eligible you become for the yearly Scholarship Award. It is win-win for everyone. Our ADA shows can’t operate without volunteers. As a volunteer, one has the opportunity to meet more riders and to learn more about the sport. If you are given the task of bit, whip and spur checking, you learn why this is important. If one is a runner, one learns how frequently the tests must be picked up from the judges as everyone wants to know their score as soon as possible. If one works the awards table, one learns how quickly riders want to see their tests and scores. And volunteering for managing the gate keeps everyone prompt and safe. Thus the show continues successfully. Hopefully more will consider volunteering at shows. In eventing, everyone volunteers as there has to be volunteers not only for dressage and jumping, but for every jump on the cross country course. There would not be an event if not for most folks volunteering. I volunteer at every dressage show I attend, and sometimes at those I miss. It only takes a few hours and riding is only a few minutes. Dressage is a journey and volunteering is the carrot to get you more involved in our sport and passion.
“Thank you ADA and David Wightman!”
ADA is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit organization consisiting of a 12-person Board of Directors and a variety of Standing Committees engaged in and dedicated to advancing Dressage education in the State of Arizona. Volunteerism and service by its membership are the essential building blocks of accomplishing this goal for our local equine enthusiasts. A number of folks serving on the Board today have been in service to the organization for 10 years or more and we are currently seeking volunteers to help us move our organization forward! Are you by chance feeling “Tech-ie”?? We’re hoping to fill the following positions: • Webmaster • Score Compiling Database Maintenance
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Next Recognized Shows TDC Fall FESTIVALS I & II Tucson D
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https://www.tucsondressageclub.org/dispshow.asp?ShowID=129
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TDC WINTER HEAT I & II January 21-22, 2017 Pima County Fairgrounds, Tucson, AZ
https://www.tucsondressageclub.org/dispshow.asp?ShowID=134
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No Hunching By Susan Downs Parrish, Ph.D.
Yeah, I’m a name-dropper. Whatever my record for number of experts mentioned in one piece, it’s going to fall. “Here she goes again!” Uh-huh, but stick with me because I’m going to talk about engagement. Remember when I described hearing Charles de Kunffy’s voice in my head as I guided Maronda around a twentymeter circle, alternating between collected and medium trot? “Oh, did you think I meant collected trot? No, I meant medium trot.” After five steps of medium trot, de Kunffy interrupts, “Oh, did you think I meant medium trot? No, I meant collected trot.” As I went back and forth between collected and medium trot, Maronda’s responsiveness and energy increased, and another man’s voice came to me: Conrad Schumacher. “In a test, a rider performs fifty or sixty transitions. To improve your show performance, ride transitions when you practice.” Today, I rode a Gerd Zuther pattern, which goes like this. At F, pick up a working/collected canter and proceed to M; at M turn left to make a half circle of ten meters, returning to the track at R; continue in counter canter to P; at P drift right toward the center line and make a half circle of ten meters, arriving at F. Repeat the pattern, interspersing medium and collected canter, and renvers and counter shoulder-in along the rail. Lots of transitions were possible. I combined Charles, Gerd, and Conrad, and felt elasticity in Maronda’s frame. It came to me that by asking for more impulsion, the goal was to elicit her impulse to go forward. She didn’t have to travel twenty strides. Two energetic strides would suffice. Now Gerd’s voice came to me, “Don’t bore the horse.” So with the impulse to move forward in mind, consider how Schumacher leads his students to engage their horses by riding ten-meter circles in the corners of the dressage ring. Arthur Kottas has written about the importance of riding deep, correct corners. Like Schumacher, Kottas instructs his students to ride ten-meter circles in corners. From a twenty-meter circle at B or E, his students ride a circle of ten meters, then eight meters, and finally, six meters. He alerts a student if the horse’s haunches fall out, and sometimes, he encourages a student to create more bend than normal by vibrating the outside rein. Schumacher says that vibrating a rein is difficult. No kidding! I find myself wanting to hunch over and stare at the rein as I try to make it vibrate. Of course, hunching isn’t allowed in dressage. We have to sit tall, sink our heels below our toes, keep our elbows at our sides but relaxed, and, for heaven’s sake, look up. The notion of the vibrating rein reminds me of Wilhelm Müsler’s words in Riding Logic. (Don’t ask me how I remember this; I think it has something to do with age.) He wrote about showing the horse the way to the ground. The idea is to ride a twenty-meter circle, while holding the inside rein steady and carefully giving and taking with the outside rein. Maybe the vibrating rein is an advanced version of what Müsler envisioned. De Kunffy, Schumacher, and Kottas pay close attention to a rider’s position. De Kunffy likes to sculpt riders as they sit on a stationary horse. Schumacher encourages riders to take their legs away from the horse and relax the upper arms. Kottas encompasses what de Kunffy and Schumacher are going for by telling riders to sit as though they would drop to the ground and land on their feet with knees slightly bent, if the horse and saddle disappeared under them.
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I tried this position. The man is onto something. Sometime during the day, bend your elbows and hold your arms at your side. Now let your arms hang straight. In which position does the force of gravity feel stronger? The force should feel stronger when the arms hang. If you sit as Kottas suggests, gravity will tug at your heels, and the balls of your feet will rest firmly in the stirrups. Sitting in the saddle à la Kottas no doubt comes more naturally to long-legged riders, but the effect on the seat and general posture is the same regardless of height. Remember the article in which I talked about Kottas telling us to hold the horse with our chest and belt? Sit in the Kottas position and you will automatically engage your chest and belt. The feeling in the seat is one of balance, alignment with the horse’s center of gravity. Ask any scientist and she will tell you that gravity is a mystery we take for granted. Sit as Kottas recommends, and the force of gravity will come to your aid. This is how it feels to be in harmony with the horse, ready to exert influence backed by the power of gravity. Wow! What did Maronda say when I emulated Kottas? Not a word. Usually, she “talks” to me. Susan Downs Parrish, Ph.D., on Maronda
Not this time. Instead of questions or comments, she responded with deeper corners, more engagement, and a greater willingness to go forward. My seat was directly connected to her hind legs. Her mind was calm, rather than busy. Double wow! The question is can I manage all this in a gait other than walk? Adopt the position suggested by the master of elegance on horseback, and you might experience the magic of physics. Time to quote Dr. H.L.M. Van Schaik, author of Misconceptions and Simple Truths In Dressage (1986), one of de Kunffy’s favorite books: Those who devote themselves to practice without science are like sailors who put to sea without rudder or compass and who can never be certain where they are going. Practice must always be founded on sound theory. (p.91) While enjoying the joys of gravity, don’t be so mesmerized that you forget to think about what you want to do with your powerful influence. Consider straightness, then think of Beth Baumert, author of When Two Spines Align. She knows the importance of straightness: “shoulder-fore forever.” In three words, she presents a recipe for straightness that will enable you to harness your horse’s engine. Don’t be one who rides a straight line with the haunches cocked to one side. A final quotation from Dr. Van Schaik: When Louis XIII began his riding lessons with Antoine de Puvinel, the first thing he asked was, “What do you expect first of your pupil?” De Puvinel answered, “That he be an elegant rider.” (“Qu’il soit bel homme de cheval.”) The king then asked: “What is the difference between an elegant rider and a good rider (bon homme de cheval)?” To this de Puvinel answered, “I make a great distinction because it would be very embarrassing to be a good rider without being an elegant rider. It is, however, possible to be an elegant rider without being a good rider.” (p. 19)
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ARIZONA DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION October 10, 2016 Regular Board Meeting Draft Minutes www.azdressage.org
The meeting was called to order at 6:42 p.m. 1. Directors/Alternate Directors Present: Kathy Smith, Cindy Hitchcock, Sue Leutwyler, Heather Bilodeau, Carol Elias, Michell Combs, Cynthia Ganem, Toni Crowther, Lara Bowles, Betty Drake, Sarah Lindsten 2. Directors/Alternate Directors Absent: Tania Radda, Kim Pribble, Pam Polydoros 3. Guests: None Officer Reports: 4. 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. 5. Treasurers’ and Finance Report: September, 2016: Operating Acct. - $34,006.32; Debit Card Acct. - $5,399.72; Pantano CD - $11,437.55; Cash - $200.00. Reserve account short of goal to cover any catastrophic losses by $12,095.09 (goal = $90,000). MOTION: Carol Elias moved to approve the Treasurer’s and Finance Report as presented. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried. 6. Recognized Shows (1st VP) – There are approximately 150 entries for the AZ State Championship/Fall Fiesta Show. A judge has been hired for the 2017 Fun in February Show and Kathy Smith is working on hiring a second judge. The license agreements have been renewed for both Flagstaff shows in 2017. Refund policy discussion. MOTION: Sue Leutwyler moved that the ADA implement a probationary modification of the current recognized shows’ No Refund policy to allow a refund of 75% of stabling fees for competitors who scratch after the Closing Date but by 6:00 p.m. the day before Warm-up day of the show. This Refund Policy modification will be re-evaluated as to its financial impact on shows at any time during 2017, but no later than the end of the 2017 shows. The modified refund policy is as follows: Horse/rider combinations that have completed entries and that notify the secretary in writing after closing date, but by 6:00 p.m. before show warm-up day of their intention to scratch, will receive a 75% refund of stabling fees paid to the competition. No refunds for any reason after the start of warm-up day, including cancellation of a class or classes, or all or part of the competition due to severe weather, accident or any other emergency. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried. 7. Schooling Shows (2nd VP) – Members Only schooling show at WestWorld was well attended. October show at Bar A had approximately 47 rides. Next show is in December at Dale Creek. This show will also host a Tack Swap. Standing Committee Reports: 8. ADA Membership Report as of September 30, 2016: 322 2016 ADA/GMO Members. 48 New Members in 2016; 43 Adults and 5 Junior/Young Riders. 248 Members Renewed in 2016; 234 Adults and 14 Junior/Young Riders. 26 Returning Members; 24 Adults and 2 Junior/Young Riders. 73 2015 ADA/GMO Members have not renewed for 2016; 62 Adults and 11 Junior/Young Riders. 9. Fundraising Committee – Over the next few weeks, Pam Polydoros will be contacting local businesses for their support. A sponsor section has been added to the November show entry form. 10. Volunteer Committee – Heather Bilodeau sent the updated volunteer list to the Board members. 11. Communications Committee – Website Stats: Total Monthly Page views: 4,500, Average # Different Computers/Month (# of Users/month): 1,001. Facebook Stats (over last 7 days): Total Likes: 720, Post Engagement: 529, Videos viewed: 73, Reach: 1,030. 12. Education Committee – Heather Blitz Clinic scheduled for October 22-23, 2016. Janet Foy Clinic tentatively scheduled for October 14-15, 2017. 2017 Clinician discussion. 13. Vendor Committee – Eight vendors have committed to the November show. Tack sale is being advertised.
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14. Equipment – An additional printer is needed. 15. Futurity Committee – Two futurity nominations have been received so far. 16. Nomination Committee – MOTION: Sue Leutwyler moved to nominate Heather Bilodeau to the position of Nominating Chair. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried. New Business 17.
USDF Convention reimbursement. Tabled until the next meeting
Announcement of Next Meeting – Regular Meeting of November 14, 2016, tentatively scheduled at the home of Sara Lindsten. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m. MOTION: Heather Bilodeau moved to adjourn the meeting. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried.
Electronic Votes: (Per ADA Bylaws, Electronic votes must be unanimous) 10/3/2016 MOTION: That an ADA Flagstaff show competitor with a doctor’s medical waiver disqualifying her from riding be credited in full for her Flagstaff show fees, said fees to be applied to the 2016 ADA Fall Fiesta/AZ State Championships show. VOTE: 10 Yes; 2 No. RESULT: Motion does not carry. 10/4/2016 MOTION: That an ADA Flagstaff show competitor with a doctor’s medical waiver disqualifying her from riding be credited for her Flagstaff pre-paid tack room and Flagstaff competition drug fees, said fees to be applied to the 2016 ADA Fall Fiesta/AZ State Championships show. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried.
Attention all hoarders and accumulators of horse stuff! The ADA will have a tack swap on Saturday 12/03/2016 at the schooling show at Dale Creek Equestrian Center! Table/Space fees are: $5 for members, $10 for non-members, $15 for retail sellers If interested, contact Heather Bilodeau at tattingconnection@gmail.com or text to 602-499-7417. NOVEMBER 2016 | THE CENTERLINE | 13
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Arizona Dressage Association Tack Swap Table Application
Where: Dale Creek Equestrian Village, 13424 W. Camelback, Litchfield Park, AZ When: December 3, 2016 8am – 3pm
How Much: Cost per 6’ table space (tables not provided): $5 for ADA members; $10 for nonmembers; $15 for retail vendors. Maximum of 2 spaces. Canopies/umbrellas allowed only if it rains. Details: Spaces will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. No parking of vehicles by the tables. No sales of animals or vehicles on-site. Retail vendor space includes sale of any new merchandise, mass produced or custom, for the purpose of generating income. Any space having retail type items will be charged a retail space even if there are regular tack swap items being sold also. Retail vendors will be responsible for collecting/reporting any sales tax as required by AZ law. All Vendors will collect their own money. Spaces will not have access to electricity or wi-fi. No large displays or flags/banners allowed. The Tack Swap is being held in conjunction with the December Dressage Schooling Show. Please complete the below information and return with payment by 11/28/2016 Name: _______________________________________________________________________ ADA Member? Yes______ No_______ Retail Vendor? Yes ________ No __________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________ Email: ____________________________________________ Phone: ____________________ Number of spaces: 1______ 2________ Retail Vendors: Description of items being sold ___________________________________________________ Make checks payable to the Arizona Dressage Association and mail to: Heather Bilodeau, 5353 S. El Camino Dr., Tempe, AZ 85283; 602-499-7417; tattingconnection@gmail.com NOVEMBER 2016 | THE CENTERLINE | 15
TDC FALL FESTIVAL TEAM CHALLENGE TO BENEFIT
HEROES ON HORSES
Therapeutic Riding of Tucson, Inc (TROT)
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT “HEROES ON HORSES” Since spring 2006, TROT has collaborated with the Southern Arizona Veterans Administration Hospital to help injured US Veterans in the Tucson area. TROT’s Heroes on Horses program offers both mounted and ground lessons and focuses on physical, emotional, social, and cognitive healing. Mounted lessons help improve core strength, balance, and coordination. Learning to cue the horse and ride patterns requires confidence, decision making, following instructions, and remembering complicated courses. The emotional bond with the horse can be powerful and life-changing and can help participants develop tools to better prepare for the anxieties of everyday life. The atmosphere of Heroes on Horses is fun, positive, and upliftingas place where participants can share their experiences and fears with other veterans and where they can focus on physical rehabilitation and personal growth. One TROT participant described the experience saying, “There is absolutely no way to express or measure how this treatment has helped me deal with PTSD and other mental health issues.” TEAM CHALLENGE RULES 1. Team Coordinator: Sign up your team* by sending an email to Ursula Conway, umconway@gmail.com, with the names of your team members* and your email address. 2. A registration fee of $25 (check made out to ‘TDC’ or cash) will be collected at the show when pledge sheets are turned in by team coordinator. All other funds collected go directly to TROT Heroes on Horses. 3. *Team will be made up of 3 riders: 1 open rider and 2 AA (or 1 open, 1 AA, & 1 Jr). If you wish to participate but don’t have a team, let us know and we’ll try to put riders together to form a team. You may also participate on two teams but will need two different pledge sheets (1 for each team). 4. Download a pledge sheet (1 for each team member) from the TDC web site to record donations and pledges to your team. Get your friends, family, businesses to make a sponsorship or pledge by either of the following methods : a. Sponsor- Make a one-time donation for your team by i. writing a tax-deductible check made out to TROT, Inc.- team member collects check and records amount on his/her pledge sheet… OR ii. Sponsor may use a credit card by calling TROT at 749-2360, Ext ‘0’. Ask for Carolyn and provide the name of the rider who solicited the donation for team credit b. Pledge - a donor pledges a specific amount based on rider’s highest dressage score (rounded up to next whole number) minus 50%. For example, a donor might pledge $2. If rider’s highest score for Saturday is 62.4%, then the person who pledges would pay 63% - 50% = 13 X $2 = $26. You would collect this amount from your donor after the show. Checks should be made out to TROT, Inc. Note to Riders: You will use the best score you receive for any one ride on Saturday. 5. Team Coordinator: Please turn in your registration fee; pledge sheets; and sponsor checks Fri. pm at the competitor dinner. All pledges and sponsorships must be recorded on pledge sheets prior to turning them in so that your team can get the proper credit. Questions? Nancy McGibbon: nhmcgibbon@gmail.com
Special Mounted ‘Awards Ceremony’ at Noon on Sunday. First prize- will be awarded to the team who collects the most money for TROT Second prizes – for the top 4 teams who have the highest average dressage score We hope everyone will participate in this very worthwhile and fun team challenge. Thank you for helping improve the quality of life for our veterans!
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TDC Dressage Fall Festival I & II NOVEMBER 19-20, 2016 Pima County Fairgrounds
FALL FESTIVAL TEAM CHALLENGE to benefit HEROES ON HORSES Therapeutic Riding of Tucson
HELP A VETERAN EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF HORSES
• Each team will have 3 riders- 1 open rider plus 2 AA (or 1 Jr and 1 AA) • Get sponsors for your ride or get pledges that will be based on the difference between 50% and your highest test score • Details soon on TDC website for team sign-up and pledge form
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Barn Tip: Our horses are not the only ones who are very special to us. November is the beginning of the holiday season and of wonderful smells and special treat coming out from the kitchen.
Dog Treats with Pumpkin and Peanut Butter Ingredients 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 2 eggs 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 2 tablespoons REGULAR creamy peanut butter 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Source: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/133123/peanut-butter-and-pumpkin-dog-treats/
Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Whisk together the flour, eggs, pumpkin, peanut butter, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl. Add water as needed to help make the dough workable, but the dough should be dry and stiff. Roll the dough into a 1/2-inch-thick roll. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Bake in preheated oven until hard, about 40 minutes.
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Barn News: CARA has a new Trainer! Lisa Weis comes to CARA with a wealth of experience and also her wonderful horse Wintucket. Wintucket and Lisa were 3rd in the nation in materiale scoring in the 80’s. Currently she is showing him 3rd level with scores 68+%. We are very excited to Welcome Lisa to CARA. In addition to taking horses in training, she will also be teaching. Lisa is also available to travel and teach at other locations as time allows. Lisa Weis, “L” Graduate with Distinction
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Opening Date for Entries September 8, 2016
Closing Date for Entries Received by October 27, 2016 midnight Eastern Time
Presented by Adequan
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Official Prize List for the US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan and USDF Dressage in the Bluegrass Licensed by the United States Equestrian Federation November 10-13, 2016 Opening Date for Declarations: July 1, 2016 Opening Date for Nominations: September 8, 2016 Nomination Deadline: Varies by region – see page 9 for list by region USEF/USDF No. 330778 Level Five Competition Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY Official Prize List posted on www.usdressagefinals.com
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*** If your name should be on this list, please contact Heather Bilodeau @ h.bilodeau@azdressage.org! *** *** Dont’t forget you can also donate your hours to your favorite ADA Member! ***
2016 Volunteer Hours Reported through September (4 hours meets the minimum Year End Awards Eligibility) Name
Hours Credited
Eligible for YEA?
Name
Hours Credited
Eligible for YEA?
Aldren, Aryana 2.00 No
Crampton, Susan 36.50 Yes
Allison, Anne 4.00 Yes
Crinnian, Susan 8.50 Yes
Anderson, Katie 28.00 Yes
Crowther, Antoinette
13.00
Yes
Ayres, Amy 8.50 Yes
Cunningham, Syndy
33.00
Yes
Barngrover, Alyssa
Damiano, Ann 14.00 Yes
8.00
Yes
Beebe, Jane 4.00 Yes
DeBenedetto, Diane
34.00
Yes
Biehl, Robin 8.00 Yes
DeGirolamo, Carol
4.00
Yes
Bilodeau, Heather Lynne 50.50
Yes
Delaney, Joann 4.00 Yes
Blasingim, Dianna
Yes
Disney, Kim 4.00 Yes
Bowles, Lara 58.50 Yes
Drake, Elizabeth 29.50 Yes
Brookhart, Kendall
Yes
Dupre, Linda 1.50 No
Buchanan, Anne 3.25 No
Duzan, Barbara 4.00 Yes
Calhoun, Cheshire
Echazabal, Dianne
25.50 8.00 4.00
Yes
4.00
Yes
Callahan, Anne 17.50 Yes
Elias, Carol 51.00 Yes
Carson, Deborah 9.00 Yes
Evans, Margo (NAC)
Cecchini, Joyce 4.00 Yes
Farthing, Pamela 4.00 Yes
Clary, Jeanine 4.00 Yes
Finnegan, Kara 4.00 Yes
Cochran-Overly, Maren 17.50
Yes
Flores-Reed, Lise 4.00 Yes
Cochran, Janice 4.00 Yes
Fonoti, Chris 8.00 Yes
Cohn, Jenny 16.00 Yes
Ganem, Cynthia 49.00 Yes
Combs, Michell 25.50 Yes
Gasperak, Joan 4.00 Yes
Course, Cindy 10.50 Yes
Gasperak, Mark 4.00 Yes Gilbertson, Jackie
7.00
14.00
Yes
Yes
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2016 Volunteer Hours Reported as of September Name
Hours Credited
Eligible for YEA?
Name
Hours Credited
Eligible for YEA?
Gilliland, Missy 34.00 Yes
Mayorga, Tamara 12.00 Yes
Gonzalez, Marta 4.00 Yes
McAlpine, Susan 4.00 Yes
Graff, Jill 4.00 Yes
McFadden, Greg 10.00 Yes
Graham, Alex
McFadden, Marji 30.00 Yes
54.00
Yes
Graham, Erin 30.00 Yes
McGraw, Georgia
4.00
Yes
Grundy, Suzanne 14.00 Yes
McKee, Bobbie Lynn
14.00
Yes
Haarms, Bert 8.00 Yes
Mckinney-Rodriguez, Jacqueline 34.00
Haney, Carole 5.00 Yes
McKinney, Lynn 8.00 Yes
Henderon, Blake III
McLaughlin, Wendy
10.00
Yes
4.25
Yes Yes
Hentges, Laurie 4.00 Yes
McLean, Barbara 12.00 Yes
Higgins, Suzanne 4.00 Yes
Middleton, Barbara
Hightower, Patrice
Yes
Miller, Sandra 4.00 Yes
Hill, Verena 4.00 Yes
Mooney, Michele 4.00 Yes
Hitchcock, Cindy 49.25 Yes
Mount, Jessica 7.00 Yes
Humphries, Mary 4.00 Yes
Muller, Patricia 4.00 Yes
Irbinskas, Heather
Murphy, Christine
4.00
4.00
Yes
8.00
4.00
Yes
Yes
Jackson, Cyndi 4.00 Yes
Naughton, Paula 17.00 Yes
Jonaitis, Sasha 8.00 Yes
Nayak, Katherine 4.00 Yes
Jonaitis, Sophie 8.00 Yes
Nevarez, Victoria 17.00 Yes
Jones, Cathy Lee
No
O’Brian, Kevin 28.00 Yes
Kalchik, Allen 6.00 Yes
O’Brian, Mikayla 26.00 Yes
Kazan, Eric 2.00 No
Paglia, Paula 4.00 Yes
Kazan, Lyn 2.00 No
Parmentier, Mary Jane
Kohlun, Carrie 4.00 Yes
Parrella, Penny 4.00 Yes
Krajenke, Tracey 9.00 Yes
Parrish, Ph.D., Susan
Kurbat, Margaret 4.00 Yes
Patton-Rich, Teri 4.00 Yes
Kuzmanic, Kirsten
Yes
Patton, Jean 4.00 Yes
Lands, Carol 2.00 No
Pillon, Judith 4.00 Yes
Lane, Leesa 4.00 Yes
Pinkus, Ganit 3.00 No
Lassetter, Caroline
Yes
Plasman, Sue 8.00 Yes
Leutwyler, Ric 2.00 No
Pollack, Jaime 9.00 Yes
Leutwyler, Susan 34.00 Yes
Polydoros, Pamela
Lindley, Debbie 7.00 Yes
Porter, Stacey 4.00 Yes
Lindsten, Sarah 69.00 Yes
Pribble, Kimberly 17.50 Yes
Lorenzen, Kay 4.00 Yes
Radda, Tania 22.25 Yes
Mahler, Julie 4.00 Yes
Riddell, Kenzie 4.00 Yes
Manning, Melanie
Yes
Riddell, Wendy 8.00 Yes
Marshall, Marian 4.00 Yes
Riegger, Jackie 2.00 No
Martinec, Beth 5.00 Yes
Riegger, Michael 6.00 Yes
1.00
42.00
4.00
4.00
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8.00 11.50
25.25
Yes Yes
Yes
2016 Volunteer Hours Reported as of September Name
Hours Credited
Eligible for YEA?
Name
Hours Credited
Eligible for YEA?
Roth, Amy 8.00 Yes
Stricklet, Karen 5.00 Yes
Sannes, Melisa 4.00 Yes
Surplus, Kailee 9.50 Yes
Schmitz, Ulrich 4.00 Yes
Tillman, Laura 4.00 Yes
Schuttler, Petrice 4.00 Yes
Tismeer, Betsy 2.00 No
Schwartz, Maureen
No
Tripp, Sherrill 4.00 Yes
Scotford, Katie 4.00 Yes
Tyler, Lyn 43.00 Yes
Shannon, Dianna 20.00 Yes
Vander Woude, Susan
Shelly, Jayne 7.00 Yes
Wallace, Donna 4.00 Yes
Simpson, Lynn 4.00 Yes
Walsh, Norma 14.00 Yes
Skarsten, Chris 4.00 Yes
Watters, Meredith
Sletten, Jeanette 4.00 Yes
Weaver, Cheryl 4.00 Yes
Smith, Katherine A
4.00
Yes
Webber, Leigh 4.00 Yes
Smith, Katherine J
28.00
Yes
Werstler, Danielle
2.00
4.00
13.00
4.00
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sodowsky, Julie 0.50 No
Whittington, Lois 4.00 Yes
Soich, Nikki 4.00 Yes
Wickham, Ashley 3.50 No
Sorenson, Sherri 4.00 Yes
Wilhite, Jerri 19.50 Yes
Southerly, Amanda
Wilkening, Sondra
2.00
No
10.00
Yes
Sparks, Gina 5.00 Yes
Wilson, Heather 2.00 No
Spirk, Gabrielle 5.00 Yes
Wittstock, Kathy 4.00 Yes
Stapleton, Kelly 4.50 Yes
Wolpert, Sherry 4.00 Yes
Stearns, Carol 2.00 No
Yacobucci, Kim 4.50 Yes
Stine-Masek, Eleanor
Ziurys, Lucy 8.00 Yes
4.00
No
*** If your name should be on this list, please contact Heather Bilodeau @ h.bilodeau@azdressage.org! *** *** Dont’t forget you can also donate your hours to your favorite ADA Member! *** We can always use your help at our shows and clinics! If you’re vying for Year End Awards, a 4-hour minimum of volunteer service is required for eligibility. You have LOTs of ways you can be of service to your organization ... even including surrogate service from friends and family! Our full Volunteer Policy can be found on our website at: http://azdressage.org/volunteer/
We'd love your thoughts on the current volunteer system What makes your volunteer efforts worthwhile to you? --recognition, a show T-shirt, a volunteer raffle? Are you looking for alternate ways to help the ADA because your schedule makes volunteering at shows difficult? The ADA is in the midst of another big year, with more volunteers needed than ever, and we want to make that effort rewarding for us all. We would love to get input on what, if any, changes would make volunteering more rewarding for you. Knowing that our membership's time is more precious than ever, please consider taking a moment to send in your comments or questions if you haven't already to let us know how, when, and why you volunteer so that we can devise a suitable volunteer recognition/rewards program. Feel free to email Kathy Smith at ksmith@azdressage.org and give us your opinion! Thanks so much!
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ADA October Schooling Show - Bar A Judge - Lois Whittington 'L' Introductory Walk-Trot Test A 2015 2 Ashley Bowers Willow 1 Ashley Bowers Elena Introductory Walk-Trot Test B 2015 1 Kelly Kreiselmeier Oso AA 2 Kelly Kreiselmeier William AA 3 Carrie Tatkin William AA 4 Ashley Bowers Elena AA 5 Ashley Bowers Willow AA Introductory Walk-Trot Test C 2015 1 Ashley Bowers Elena AA 2 Ashley Bowers Willow AA Training Level Test I 1 Juan Lopez Torres Murray O 1 Amanda Southerly Volero JR/YR 2 Regan Leach Too Fancy for Socks JR/YR 3 Brianna Nicolson Just a Little Cookie JR/YR 1 Meghan Martin Phoebe AA 2 Erika Reyes Unknown AA Training Level Test II 1 Amanda Southerly Volero JR/YR 1 Meghan Martin Phoebe AA 2 Erika Reyes Unknown AA
First Level Test I 1 Trish Muelller Carefree Comet O 1 Christine Reed Hammer Time AA First Level Test III 1 Christine Linn Classie Com AA 1 Mary Jane Parmentier Rosenstyle O Second Level Test of Choice 1 Christine Linn Classie Com AA 1 Gabrielle Delmer No More Drama O 2 Gabrielle Delmer No More Drama O Test of Choice 1 Miguel Undabarrena General O 2 Christine Reed Hammer Time O 3 Miguel Undabarrena General O 1 Jeanette Lundgren Zanzybar AA 2 Meredith Wykoff Romulus AA 3 Tammy Williams Davidoff DC AA 4 Tammy Williams Davidoff DC AA Western Dressage-Test of Choice 1 Cathy Lee Jones Rock Solid AA Western Dressage Intro TOC 1 Heather McWhorter Justice PA O
Announcements
ADA Board of Director Elections In January 2017, the ADA will hold new elections for the board. We are looking for board members and committee volunteers who believe in our mission and are willing to share their experience and involvement in our dressage community. We believe that this work has never been more important than it is today. We hope that you will consider becoming a nominee for the board or serving on one of ADA’s many committees. Contact nominations@azdressage.org for more info today!
TDC’s New Show Secretary TDC thanks Dian Seabury for her many years of service to the club and wish her much success, fun and happiness with her new horse. We’re very happy that Dian can compete at our shows again! Next, we introduce our new Show Secretary, Debbie Garris of HorseShowSolutions.com. Debbie gained her show experience in the Chicago area and now has show clients distributed from Chicago to the southwest. We’re pleased that Debbie will be bringing her expertise to our shows and dressage community. Debbie has a comprehensive website: www.HorseShowSolutions.com. Select Prize List & Show Info. This portal (a techie term for a doorway to all the links you need) is where you’ll go to find everything you need to enter TDC shows! Note the new mailing address for paper submissions: Debbie Garris, Horse Show Solutions Inc., P.O. Box 887, Grayslake, IL 60030. Welcome Debbie! 24 | THE CENTERLINE | NOVEMBER 2016
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 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
10-13: US Dressage Finals, Location Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY. http://www.usdf.org/usdressagefinals/ > 14: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD. Contact enews@azdressage.org for details. 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 Debbie Garris - dgarris@horseshowsolutions.com
Manager Kathy Smith - ksmith@azdressage.org, Secretary Cynthia Ganem - cganem@azdressage.org MARCH 2017 4: ADA March Schooling Show. Location: Dale Creek Equestrian Village, Litchfield Park, AZ. $20/class; $20/day for Schooling Only; $10/day Non-Member Fee. See Entry Form online> 13: ADA Regular Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Location TBD. Contact enews@azdressage.org for details. 18-19: TDC March Madness I & II, Location Pima County Fairgrounds, Tucson, Judges: TBD; Manager Jay Chabucos - JayChabucos@gmail.com, Secretary Debbie Garris dgarris@horseshowsolutions.com
30-Dec 3rd: USDF Annual Board of Governors Convention
in St. Louis, MO.
APRIL 2017 DECEMBER 2016
1: ADA/USDF 2017 Membership Year Begins 3: ADA December Schooling Show. Location: Dale Creek Equestrian Village, Litchfield Park, AZ. $20/class; $20/day for Schooling Only; $10/day Non-Member Fee. See Entry Form> 12: ADA Regular Meeting Location TBD. Contact enews@
1: ADA April Schooling Show. Location: Bar A Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ. $20/class; $20/day for Schooling Only; $10/ day Non-Member Fee. See Entry Form online> 10: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD. Contact enews@azdressage.org for details. 15-16: ADA Spring Celebration, Location WestWorld, Judges TBD, Manager Jay Chabucos - JayChabucos@gmail. com, Secretary Sue Plasman - s.plasman@azdressage.org
azdressage.org for details.
JANUARY 2017 9: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD. Contact enews@azdressage.org for details. 21-22: TDC Winter Heat I & II, Location Pima County Fairgrounds, Tucson, Judges: TBD; Manager Jay Chabucos - JayChabucos@gmail.com, Secretary Debbie Garris dgarris@horseshowsolutions.com
28: ADA January Schooling Show. Location: Bar A Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ. $20/class; $20/day for Schooling Only; $10/ day Non-Member Fee. See Entry Form online>
MAY 2017 8: ADA Regular Meeting Location TBD. Contact enews@ azdressage.org for details. JUNE 2017 2-4: Road Runner I , Location Pima County Fairgrounds, Tucson, Judges: TBD; Manager Rosemary Panuco, Appeals1@aol.com
12: ADA Regular Meeting Location TBD. Contact enews@ azdressage.org for details.
FEBRUARY 2017
JULY 2017
13: ADA Annual Meeting, 6:30 pm. Location TBD. Contact enews@azdressage.org for details.
11: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD. Contact enews@azdressage.org for details.
19: ADA Fun in February Dressage Show, Location Dale Creek Equestrian Center, Litchfield Park, AZ, Judges TBD,
15-16: Road Runner II , Location Pima County Fairgrounds, Tucson, Judges: TBD; Manager Rosemary Panuco, Appeals1@aol.com
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS cont.
AUGUST 2017
OCTOBER 2017
12-13: ADA Mountain Air Dressage and Dressage in the Pines Shows, Location Ft .Tuthilll, Flagstaff, AZ. Judges: Sue Solstad and Sandy Hotz, Manager: Jay Chabucos JayChabucos@gmail. com, Secretary: Sue Plasman s.plasman@azdressage.org
9: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD. Contact enews@azdressage.org for details.
14: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD. Contact enews@azdressage.org for details.
NOVEMBER 2017 13: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD. Contact enews@azdressage.org for details.
SEPTEMBER 2017 11: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD. Contact enews@azdressage.org for details.
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.
“I make a great distinction [between an elegant rider and a good rider] because it would be very embarrassing to be a good rider without being an elegant rider. It is, however, possible to be an elegant rider without being a good rider.�
Antoine de Puvinel
ADA Northern Arizona Chapter www.nacofada.org
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ARIZONA DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION PO Box 31602 Phoenix, AZ 85046-1602
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