ADA DECEMBER CENTERLINE 2022

T HE C ENTERLINE

Arizona Dressage Association

MUSINGS OF AN ADULT AMATEUR THE MORNING AFTER

By Pamela Polydoros

As an amateur rider who is training her horse on her own with the assistance of consistent lessons from a trainer, I find that taking my young mare to a rated show provides a plethora of learning possibilities. After a year and a half of owning my complicated girl, I am still on the quest, but getting closer to figuring her out. The complete immersion into all of the variables that come with the show experience such as lunging, warm ups, and riding the test all come into play in helping me know how to accomplish my goals with this mare.

The Fall Fiesta hit all the buttons of learning possibilities because not only did I absorb, both mentally and physically, how to better ride my mare, I also had the golden opportunity of scribing the upper-most levels of dressage under a judge who was generous in sharing her thoughts. Watching these riders as best as I could, while jotting down the judge's comments was inspirational and I hope to carry some of the images of grace, rhythm, and accuracy home to my own riding.

Taking a horse to a rated show whereby certain skills have not yet been consistently confirmed at home can put the very idea of showing on hold for us amateurs who are doing it on our own.

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Dear friends of Kirsten Kuzmanic,

We are saddened to share the news, Kirsten succumbed to a hard fought battle against cancer on November 25, 2022.

Kirsten may perhaps be best remembered for her love, passion, learning and teaching of all things equestrian and especially dressage. She was a friend, trainer, coach and sounding board for her students and friends. She loved to share her knowledge. She was very patient, even with beginner dressage students and horses. She loved to have fun. She loved her many horses and other “4 legged pets” especially Lakota, her German Shepard.

While largely known in the Prescott Area as a dressage instructor, Kirsten was an accomplished dressage rider showing at the upper levels in both California and in Europe. No matter what was happening in her life, she always wanted to know, “How was your ride, what are you working on, you need to read this article, this is what you need to do.”

Kirsten worked tirelessly to promote the sport of dressage through her involvement in the Northern Arizona Chapter of the Arizona Dressage Association. Kirsten most recently held the position of Board President for the last several years. Her knowledge, support and enthusiasm for dressage will be greatly missed.

Kirsten is survived by one sister, one brother, two nieces, a nephew and many friends. She is originally from Denmark, where most of her family resides.

Wallace G was judged as Region 5 Champion 4th level Open and 4th level Freestyle Open. Additionally he was named Region 5 Reserve Champion Prix St Georges Open.

There will be a gathering to celebrate Kirsten on Saturday, January 14, 12:00 to 3:00 at the home of Cliff and Cathy Swanson, who have generously donated their residence. Food will be catered. Bring a dish if you like. The address is 18950 N. Silverado Dr., Prescott, AZ 86305. Please RSVP to Syndy Cunningham at 928-830-9329.

Donations will be collected for one of Kirsten’s favorite charities, Salt River Wild Horse Management Group, whose mission is: Ensure Their Long Term Protection and Humane Management. Traci Zenner will chair this effort. Make checks payable to Traci Zenner and bring them to the luncheon or mail to: 1421 Stratford Place, Chino Valley, AZ. 86323.

Kirsten was loved and will be remembered and missed by many.

Please consider renewing your ADA Membership soon. Be ready for show and clinic season!

Your current ADA membership expired on November 30, 2022. ADA has an exciting year ahead. Please help our organization through your support and volunteer efforts. Take advantage of our online renewal at: https://azdressage.org/2023-ada-membership-application/

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• Competition opportunities for all levels of riders, including schooling shows

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I hope you see the value of ADA membership and will renew for 2023. Just $50.00 for an individual membership and you support education provided by both your local and national dressage organizations. If you snail mail the membership form with a check, remember to write my name on the mail envelope so the mail service is kind enough to put it in my box!

As you plan your events, give yourself plenty of time for your renewal because we submit roster updates to USDF once a month.

As always and with much appreciation, Michell Combs, ADA Membership Chair

ADA FALL FIESTA SHOW RESULTS

TRAINING LEVEL TEST 1

(C) Horsey,

Gretchen Walters

N High Style Adult Amateur 71.346%

Sharon Zovod Senorito Adult Amateur 67.885%

Tamara George STA Alnabil Adult Amateur 60.962%

Jamie Pothast Too Fancy for Socks Adult Amateur 60.769%

Hayden Harper Carefree Comet JR/YR 62.500% Julie Burns Majestuoso Open 55.577%

TRAINING LEVEL TEST 2

(C) Stewart,

Gretchen Walters

N High Style Adult Amateur 74.828%

332 Alyssa Barngrover Furstinbella BG Adult Amateur 72.759%

322 Christine Murphy Albert Adult Amateur 63.621%

382 Pamela Polydoros Nirvana's Beauty Mark Adult Amateur 62.759%

224 Linda Lindus The Stakes Are HIgh Adult Amateur 60.690%

310 Michelle Henderson Little Rock Open 69.138%

TRAINING LEVEL TEST 3

(C) Horsey,

Kathleen Boyle

FE In The Sun Adult Amateur 72.414%

Alyssa Barngrover Furstinbella BG Adult Amateur 71.724%

Carolyn Le Blanc Mucho Dinero Adult Amateur 71.034%

Jaime Ward Los Angeles Adult Amateur 71.034%

Laura L'Heureux Moxie in Brown Adult Amateur 67.069%

Emily Brown Balcina Adult Amateur 66.207%

Carolyn Le Blanc Victor Hugo Adult Amateur 66.207%

Lisa Darling HTBF Colonel Brandon Adult Amateur 63.966%

Allison Evans Shepherd Nicodemus Adult Amateur 63.793%

Tamara George STA Alnabil Adult Amateur 61.897%

Samantha MacDonald Ever After JR/YR 64.483%

Lily Baughman Decked with Chrome JR/YR 62.069%

Hayden Harper Carefree Comet JR/YR 55.172%

Chelsey Bryan Almgren Vinoce Open 68.793%

Chelsey Bryan Almgren PA Vaquero Kid Open 65.345%

Michelle Henderson Little Rock Open 63.448%

Jordan Parks Javelin KR Open 62.241%

TRAINING LEVEL TEST OF CHOICE

(C) Stewart,

Lisa Darling

HTBF Colonel Brandon Adult Amateur 65.862%

Kari Denk Ever After Adult Amateur 61.379%

Pamela Polydoros Nirvana's Beauty Mark Adult Amateur 61.379%

Linda Lindus The Stakes Are HIgh Adult Amateur 60.345%

Jamie Pothast Too Fancy for Socks Adult Amateur 50.385%

Lily Baughman Decked with Chrome JR/YR 65.862%

Erika Reyes Groot Harten Open 55.862%

TRAINING LEVEL TEST 1 Opportunity

(C) Stewart, Ann Wilson Violet Adult Amateur 60.385%

Michele Barton Dream Adult Amateur 59.808%

Katherine Sweetnam Philemon JR/YR 61.538%

Alana Carden Fiesta de Mayo Open 59.423%

FIRST LEVEL TEST 1

(C) Horsey, Emily Brown Balcina Adult Amateur 66.034%

Laura L'Heureux Moxie in Brown Adult Amateur 64.138%

Lysa Clemens American Style Adult Amateur 62.586%

Martha Tejera Be Happy Adult Amateur 62.241%

Mary Beth Trenter Hermione KFX Adult Amateur 58.276%

Amanda Jones GP Quinara Adult Amateur 52.759%

Autumn Wolf Lyon JR/YR 66.897%

Bobbie Lynn OHara Golden Hope Open 75.862%

Katie Fales Roxette Open 71.207%

Wendy Riddell Jedi Open 66.034%

Casi Majeski Urrobi Open 65.690% Kristina Vahe Revolution-JC Open 60.690%

FIRST LEVEL TEST 2

(C) Stewart, M Dickinson Poe Adult Amateur 64.286%

FIRST LEVEL TEST 3

(C) MacMahon, Jaime Ward Los Angeles Adult Amateur 64.028%

Allison Evans Shepherd Nicodemus Adult Amateur 63.750%

Martha Tejera Be Happy Adult Amateur 63.472%

Erica McLaughlin Foreman Adult Amateur 62.917%

Katherine Wheeler-Rahab Icaro Cal. Adult Amateur 62.917%

M Dickinson Poe Adult Amateur 62.500%

Lysa Clemens American Style Adult Amateur 60.278%

Indra Lanners Skip Raggedy Ann JR/YR 60.972%

Taylor Lindsten Maybach Open 70.694%

Ashleigh Luca Furst DebonAir Open 66.944%

Wendy Riddell Jedi Open 65.278%

Katie Fales Roxette Open 63.194%

Tasha Dietzgen Hermione KFX Open 61.944%

Chelsey Bryan Almgren PA Vaquero Kid Open 60.000% Gillian Slayter Imagine Via Nova Open 59.861%

FIRST LEVEL TEST OF CHOICE

(C) Horsey, Raelene Paris Ludarol Hacal Adult Amateur 51.667% Gillian Slayter Imagine Via Nova Open 64.861% Kristina Vahe Revolution-JC Open 64.828%

SECOND LEVEL TEST 1

(C) Horsey, Kari Hauch Pozan SWF Adult Amateur 60.405%

Julie Swanson Tuff lil Gingersnap Adult Amateur 53.784% Jessica Nordqvist Cervato CHL JR/YR 63.784%

SECOND LEVEL TEST 2

(C) Horsey, Jessica Nordqvist Cervato CHL JR/YR 61.341%

SECOND LEVEL TEST 3

(C) Stine Masek, Christine Murphy Paddy O'Shea Adult Amateur 62.381%

Colleen Reiter WT Daisha Adult Amateur 61.667%

Deborah Lindley Sir Renity GHA Adult Amateur 61.548%

Michele Bourquin Shambala Adult Amateur 53.690% Kimberley Kolstad Quill GHA Adult Amateur 49.650%

Jacquelyn Stoutenburg Solomon Open 67.500% Paula Paglia Rose Rhapsodie Open 64.405%

Second Level Test of Choice

(C) Stewart, Kelly Stapleton Flamenco Adult Amateur 65.135%

Kimberly Apicella Sir Harvard Adult Amateur 65.000%

Colleen Reiter WT Daisha Adult Amateur 64.643%

Christine Murphy Paddy O'Shea Adult Amateur 62.143% Kari Hauch Pozan SWF Adult Amateur 55.946%

THIRD LEVEL TEST 1

(C) Stine Masek, Ann Damiano Jetsetter EDI Adult Amateur 64.459% Karen McGee Aaron F Adult Amateur 59.459%

Jessica Nordqvist Jeitoso XIV JR/YR 64.595% Nicola Valentine Farol JR/YR 59.730% Brianna Shelly Bibilus Open 65.000%

THIRD LEVEL TEST 2

(C) Horsey, Jessica Nordqvist Jeitoso XIV JR/YR 64.868% Tasha Dietzgen Tango - S Open 59.605%

THIRD LEVEL TEST 3

(C) Stine Masek, Christie Jones-Popour Claudio Adult Amateur 64.250% Beth Mulcahy Imperio Da Terceira Adult Amateur 64.000%

Deborah Carson Bravo Adult Amateur 63.750%

Tristan Lloyd Summer Solstice Adult Amateur 58.500%

Kali Riddell Bonito JR/YR 65.750% Kali Riddell #Hashtag JR/YR 58.500%

Molly Martin R U 4 ME Open 69.375%

Taylor Lindsten Dalia Open 63.750% Tasha Dietzgen Tango - S Open 63.125% Alan Webber Elstar Open 52.875%

THIRD LEVEL TEST OF CHOICE

(C) Horsey,

Vicki Mayo Numerario Del Rio Adult Amateur 65.000%

Lisa Darling Annwylid Dare to Dream Adult Amateur 63.375%

Michele Lepire Stonewall Good Deal Lady. Adult Amateur 60.789%

Karen McGee Aaron F Adult Amateur 59.324%

Kimberly Pribble Icarus Adult Amateur 59.250%

Courtney Cahill Khaleesi Adult Amateur 56.875%

Cathy Lee Jones Aegyptian Gold Adult Amateur 50.250%

Kali Riddell Bonito JR/YR 65.000%

Nicola Valentine Farol JR/YR 60.541%

Alan Webber Elstar Open 53.500%

FOURTH LEVEL TEST 1

(C) Stewart, Brianna Shelly Fer Magistral Open 68.846% Molly Martin R U 4 ME Open 68.077% Taylor Lindsten Chestnut Oaks Drummer Boy. Open 62.564% Rachel Loiacono-Derminio. General XLVII Open 60.513%

FOURTH LEVEL TEST 2

(C) MacMahon, Miguel Undabarrena Kalires Chief Lyanough Open 61.447%

PRIX ST GEORGES

(C) MacMahon, Cynthia Ganem Miguel Al Vida Adult Amateur 49.853% Jacquelyn Stoutenburg Vianello Open 70.588% Raymond La Croix Casterly Rock Open 61.176% Jordan Parks Randis Liqueur Open 60.294% Kristina Vahe Habanero CDP Open 53.971%

INTERMEDIARE I

(C) MacMahon, Nicole Thuengen Hudson Hawk Open 63.382% Miguel Undabarrena Gunipre Hacal Open 59.706%

GRAND PRIX

(C) MacMahon, Theresa Hope-Reese Orive Yet Adult Amateur 56.304% Ashleigh Luca Sans Souci K Open 62.457%

FEI TOC, Specify Test

(C) Stine Masek, Nicole Thuengen Hudson Hawk Open 64.412%

FEI JUNIOR TEAM NAYC/Adequan

(C) MacMahon, (B) Stewart Kali Riddell #Hashtag JR/YR 63.864%

USDF MUSICAL FREESTYLE TOC

(C) MacMahon, (B) Stewart

Michele Lepire Stonewall Good Deal Lady. Adult Amateur 66.283% Wendy McLaughlin Jordan WRF Adult Amateur 65.883% Kristin Miller Watteau Open 64.150%

INTRODUCTORY LEVEL TEST A

(C) Stewart, Jaime Pollack Lamarca D Adult Amateur 65.625%

INTRODUCTORY LEVEL TEST B

(C) Stine Masek, Richard Pew Javelin KR Adult Amateur 62.500% Richard Pew Jaxon Adult Amateur 61.563%

INTRODUCTORY LEVEL TEST C

(C) Horsey, Katherine Sweetnam Philemon JR/YR 59.750% Alana Carden Fiesta de Mayo Open 68.250%

FEI PARA Dressage TOC

(C) Horsey, Holly Bergay Niguel Open 66.744%

DRESSAGE SEAT EQUITATION-AA

(C) Stine Masek, Alanna Almgren Ilegro HB Adult Amateur 73.000%

Dressage Seat Equitation - Jr (C) MacMahon, Samantha MacDonald Ever After JR/YR 76.000%

TRAINING LEVEL TEST 1

(C) Stine Masek, Gretchen Walters N High Style Adult Amateur 79.423% Tamara George STA Alnabil Adult Amateur 64.615% Jamie Pothast Too Fancy for Socks Adult Amateur 62.308% Hayden Harper Carefree Comet JR/YR 61.538% Julie Burns Majestuoso Open 60.962%

TRAINING LEVEL TEST 2

(C) Horsey, Alyssa Barngrover Furstinbella BG Adult Amateur 76.207%

TRAINING LEVEL TEST 3 (C) Stewart, Alyssa Barngrover Furstinbella BG Adult Amateur 73.276%

Laura L'Heureux Moxie in Brown Adult Amateur 67.931%

Emily Brown Balcina Adult Amateur 67.586%

Kathleen Boyle FE In The Sun Adult Amateur 66.034%

Lisa Darling HTBF Colonel Brandon Adult Amateur 63.448%

Tamara George STA Alnabil Adult Amateur 62.241%

Mary Beth Trenter Hermione KFX Adult Amateur 61.379%

Samantha MacDonald Ever After JR/YR 61.207%

Hayden Harper Carefree Comet JR/YR 60.000%

Chelsey Bryan Almgren Vinoce Open 69.655%

Michelle Henderson Little Rock Open 68.621%

Jordan Parks Javelin KR Open 63.103%

Chelsey Bryan Almgren PA Vaquero Kid Open 60.690%

TRAINING LEVEL TEST OF CHOICE

(C) Stine Masek, Kari Denk Ever After Adult Amateur 56.207% Linda Lindus The Stakes Are HIgh Adult Amateur 55.690% Erika Reyes Groot Harten Open 52.586%

TRAINING LEVEL TEST 1 Opportunity

(C) Stewart, Michele Barton Dream Adult Amateur 56.923%

Katherine Sweetnam Philemon JR/YR 63.846%

Alana Carden Fiesta de Mayo Open 64.038%

Training Level Test 2 Opportunity

(C) Stewart, Ann Wilson Violet Adult Amateur 61.552%

FIRST LEVEL TEST 1

(C) Stine Masek, Emily Brown Balcina Adult Amateur 68.448%

Laura L'Heureux Moxie in Brown Adult Amateur 66.724%

Genoa Garcia Pirazzi Adult Amateur 61.897%

Michelle Money Raven Adult Amateur 58.448%

Autumn Wolf Lyon JR/YR 68.103%

Kristina Vahe Revolution-JC Open 64.138%

FIRST LEVEL TEST 2

(C) Stine Masek, M Dickinson Poe Adult Amateur 61.429%

Lysa Clemens American Style Adult Amateur 59.571% Katie Fales Roxette Open 70.286%

FIRST LEVEL TEST 3

(C) Stewart,

Carolyn Le Blanc Victor Hugo Adult Amateur 67.500%

Allison Evans Shepherd Nicodemus Adult Amateur 65.833%

Kimberley Kolstad Quill GHA Adult Amateur 65.556%

Lysa Clemens American Style Adult Amateur 65.417%

Carolyn Le Blanc Mucho Dinero Adult Amateur 64.028%

Katherine Wheeler-Rahab. Icaro Cal Adult Amateur 63.889%

Jaime Ward Los Angeles Adult Amateur 63.472%

Indra Lanners Skip Raggedy Ann JR/YR 62.083%

Taylor Lindsten Maybach Open 74.167%

Katie Fales Roxette Open 70.556%

Wendy Riddell Jedi Open 69.167%

Gillian Slayter Imagine Via Nova Open 66.944%

Chelsey Bryan Almgren PA Vaquero Kid Open 64.444%

Tasha Dietzgen Hermione KFX Open 64.306%

Ashleigh Luca Furst DebonAir Open 62.222%

Jordan Parks Wild Winston Open 55.833%

FIRST LEVEL TEST OF CHOICE

(C) MacMahon, Allison Evans Shepherd Nicodemus Adult Amateur 64.444% Amanda Jones GP Quinara Adult Amateur 53.571% Autumn Wolf Lyon JR/YR 67.571%

SECOND LEVEL TEST 1

(C) Stine Masek, Kelly Stapleton Flamenco Adult Amateur 63.649% Cynthia Coleman Ansero Adult Amateur 56.757% Kari Hauch Pozan SWF Adult Amateur 55.541% Julie Swanson Tuff lil Gingersnap Adult Amateur 55.405%

SECOND LEVEL TEST 3

(C) MacMahon,

Michele Bourquin Shambala Adult Amateur 58.571%

Mary Lipton Logan Adult Amateur 58.333% Jessica Nordqvist Cervato CHL JR/YR 66.310%

Paula Paglia Rose Rhapsodie Open 68.333% Jacquelyn Stoutenburg Solomon Open 63.810%

SECOND LEVEL TEST OF CHOICE

(C) Stewart, Mary Lipton Logan Adult Amateur 59.524% Kari Hauch Pozan SWF Adult Amateur 57.027%

THIRD LEVEL TEST 1

(C) Stine Masek, Karen McGee Aaron F Adult Amateur 62.703%

Vicki Mayo Numerario Del Rio Adult Amateur 62.162%

Deborah Lindley Sir Renity GHA Adult Amateur 54.459% Nicola Valentine Farol JR/YR 61.216%

THIRD LEVEL TEST 3

(C) MacMahon, Beth Mulcahy Imperio Da Terceira Adult Amateur 62.250%

Lisa Darling Annwylid Dare to Dream Adult Amateur 61.375%

Laura Bill Bonito Adult Amateur 58.500%

Cathy Lee Jones Aegyptian Gold Adult Amateur 57.625%

Jessica Nordqvist Jeitoso XIV JR/YR 59.500%

Molly Martin R U 4 ME Open 67.750% Alan Webber Elstar Open 58.375%

THIRD LEVEL TEST OF CHOICE

(C) Stewart, Ann Damiano Jetsetter EDI Adult Amateur 68.919%

Laura Bill Bonito Adult Amateur 59.625%

Deborah Lindley Sir Renity GHA Adult Amateur 58.108%

Karen McGee Aaron F Adult Amateur 58.108%

Cathy Lee Jones Aegyptian Gold Adult Amateur 57.375% Nicola Valentine Farol JR/YR 59.595% Brianna Shelly Bibilus Open 63.784%

FOURTH LEVEL TEST 1

(C) Stine Masek, Rebecca Bruening Ehrenfurst Adult Amateur 63.718% Rachel Loiacono-Derminio. General XLVII. Open 59.872%

FOURTH LEVEL TEST 2

(C) Stewart, Miguel Undabarrena Kalires Chief Lyanough Open 57.895%

FOURTH LEVEL TEST 3

(C) Horsey, Tania Radda Imperio Do Castanheiro Adult Amateur 59.583%

FOURTH LEVEL TEST OF CHOICE

(C) Horsey, Christie Jones-Popour Claudio Adult Amateur 62.821% Taylor Lindsten Chestnut Oaks Drummer Boy. Open 59.605%

PRIX ST GEORGES

(C) Horsey, Jacquelyn Stoutenburg Vianello Open 65.147% Jordan Parks Randis Liqueur Open 64.706% Kristina Vahe Habanero CDP Open 54.265%

INTERMEDIARE I

(C) Horsey, Cindi La Croix Marbella Adult Amateur 55.735% Miguel Undabarrena Gunipre Hacal Open 61.618%

GRAND PRIX

(C) Horsey, Theresa Hope-Reese Orive Yet Adult Amateur 54.130%

FEI TOC

(C) Stewart, Cynthia Ganem Miguel Al Vida Adult Amateur 53.529%

FEI JUNIOR INDIV NAYC/Adequan

(C) Horsey, (B) MacMahon

Kali Riddell #Hashtag JR/YR 62.735%

FEI JUNIOR F/S NAYC/Adequan

(C) Horsey, (B) MacMahon

Kali Riddell #Hashtag JR/YR 68.750%

USDF MUSICAL FREESTYLE

(C) Horsey, Taylor Lindsten Dalia Open 68.300% Kristin Miller Watteau Open 66.533%

FEI FREESTYLE TOC

(C) Horsey, Ashleigh Luca Sans Souci K Open 72.400%

INTRODUCTORY LEVEL TEST A

(C) Stewart, Jaime Pollack Lamarca D Adult Amateur 59.688% Jenna Oxford Ghosftace Ranger Open 64.375%

INTRODUCTORY LEVEL TEST B

(C) Stine Masek, Richard Pew Javelin KR Adult Amateur 64.688% Richard Pew Jaxon Adult Amateur 60.000%

FEI PARA Dressage

(C) MacMahon, Holly Bergay Niguel Open 67.381%

Dressage Seat Equitation- AA

(C) Stewart, Jaime Ward Los Angeles Adult Amateur 76.000% Genoa Garcia Pirazzi Adult Amateur 72.000% Kari Denk Ever After Adult Amateur 69.000%

Intrmediare I USEF Qual

(C) Horsey, (B) MacMahon

Nicole Thuengen Hudson Hawk Open 64.338%

State Championship Training 3

(C) MacMahon, (B) Stewart

Erica McLaughlin Foreman Adult Amateur 67.155%

Carolyn Le Blanc Victor Hugo Adult Amateur 65.517%

Carolyn Le Blanc Mucho Dinero Adult Amateur 63.017% Michelle Money Raven Adult Amateur 56.810% Autumn Wolf Lyon JR/YR 65.776% Indra Lanners Skip Raggedy Ann JR/YR 65.000%

Taylor Lindsten Maybach Open 71.552%

Casi Majeski Urrobi Open 66.983%

State Championship Second 3

(C) MacMahon, (B) Stewart

Amy Jackson Da Vinci SH Adult Amateur 66.726%

Deborah Lindley Sir Renity GHA Adult Amateur 60.298%

Kimberley Kolstad Quill GHA Adult Amateur 57.976%

Amy Burnett Pfrankincense HP Open 60.655%

State Championship Fourth 3

(C) MacMahon, (B) Stewart

Christopher Brusnighan Bailo Adult Amateur 64.097%

Tania Radda Imperio Do Castanheiro Adult Amateur 57.986%

Kimberly Pribble Featuring Abigail Adult Amateur 48.958%

State Championship Intermediare I

(C) MacMahon, (B) Stewart

Cindi La Croix Marbella Adult Amateur 56.471%

Jennifer Parker Serrano XLVII Open 66.544%

State Chamionship First 3

(C) Horsey, (B) MacMahon

Colleen Reiter WT Daisha Adult Amateur 65.347%

Carolyn Le Blanc Victor Hugo Adult Amateur 64.444%

Erica McLaughlin Foreman Adult Amateur 64.375%

Kimberly Apicella Sir Harvard Adult Amateur 63.056%

Carolyn Le Blanc Mucho Dinero Adult Amateur 62.569%

Martha Tejera Be Happy Adult Amateur 62.361%

Kimberley Kolstad Quill GHA Adult Amateur 60.278%

Raelene Paris Ludarol Hacal Adult Amateur 50.833%

Indra Lanners Skip Raggedy Ann JR/YR 62.153%

Paula Paglia Rose Rhapsodie Open 72.153%

State Championship Third 3

(C) Horsey, (B) MacMahon

Christopher Brusnighan Bailo Adult Amateur 65.438%

Deborah Carson Bravo Adult Amateur 64.438%

Michele Lepire Stonewall Good Deal Lady. Adult Amateur 63.063%

Courtney Cahill Khaleesi Adult Amateur 57.938%

Cindy Hitchcock Rubiana MSF Adult Amateur 57.625%

Tristan Lloyd Summer Solstice Adult Amateur 56.063%

Kimberly Pribble Icarus Adult Amateur 54.688% Tasha Dietzgen Tango - S Open 60.813%

State Championship PSG

(C) Horsey, (B) MacMahon

Kimberly Pribble Featuring Abigail Adult Amateur 51.691%

Jennifer Parker Serrano XLVII Open 67.647%

Raymond La Croix Casterly Rock Open 58.676%

Marlena Obrzut De Leone. Muskat Open 56.544%

State Championship USDF Freestyle TOC

(C) Horsey, (B) MacMahon

Wendy McLaughlin Jordan WRF Adult Amateur 69.767%

Michele Lepire Stonewall Good Deal Lady. Adult Amateur 67.733%

Amy Burnett Pfrankincense HP Open 71.683%

ADA FALL FIESTA HIGH POINTS

Training - 2nd

Open Taylor Lindsten/Maybach 70.694 and 74.167

Jr/YR Autumn Wolf/Lyon 66.897 and 68.103

AA Gretchen Walters/N High Style 74.828 and 79.423

3rd - 4th Level

Open Molly Martin/ RU4Me 69.375 and 68.077

Jr/Yr Kali Riddell/Bonito 65.750 and 65.000

AA Ann Damiano/Jetsetter EDI 64.459 and 68.919

FEI

Jacquelyn Stoutenburg/Vianello 70.588 Freestyle

Ashleigh Luca/Sans Souci K 72.400

Virginia Tech Helmet Lab Releases Equestrian Helmet Ratings

Blacksburg, Va. – On Dec. 7, the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab released the results of its first-ever rating of equestrian helmets.

Over the past two years, Virginia Tech researchers analyzed over 100 videos of riders falling off horses, precisely measured the hardness of the sand, dirt, grass, and synthetic surfaces underfoot at equestrian events, and dragged dummy heads and other equipment — and boxes and boxes of helmets — out to Virginia Tech’s equestrian facilities to simulate falls.

Then the team of researchers from the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics took that data back to the lab to recreate those events in a series of controlled, quantitative tests. They used those tests to assess 40 equestrian helmets from different manufacturers.

The result is the first set of equestrian helmet ratings from the renowned Virginia Tech Helmet Lab

If a rider’s head hits the ground in a fall, their helmet can determine whether the rider makes it through without an injury. That’s why the Helmet Lab wanted to determine which helmets perform better than others. Of the 40 models included in this initial set of ratings, two earned the top score of five stars. Eleven earned four, and the rest earned three or below. Price isn’t necessarily a predictor of quality: One of the two five-star helmets retails for $460, and the other for $58.

The ratings apply to falls that occur at all gaits as well as jumping.

The lab’s extensive testing also shed more light on what happens during real impacts in the equestrian arena and illuminated some gaps between the required safety standards these helmets have to pass before going on the market and the actual impacts they’re subjected to when a rider is wearing them.

“Standards for equestrian helmets are typically based on severe impacts,” Duma said. “What we found is that a lot of riders come off at lower velocities, and many helmets are too stiff to effectively cushion those softer impacts. The helmets that perform better are able to deal with different energy levels.”

Virginia Tech’s ratings also go beyond the existing standards by using a formula that considers the rotational acceleration that occurs when a rider’s head hits the ground, in addition to linear acceleration.

This is the lab’s ninth major ratings release since researchers began rating helmets in 2011. They have tested and rated helmets for varsity, youth, and flag football; soccer; cycling; hockey; snow sports; and whitewater sports, transforming the science of sports safety by giving athletes, parents, and coaches unbiased, quantitative data they can use to choose the safest equipment.

The ratings for each sport come together through a meticulous process of translating metrics from real-world head impacts into evidence-based test methods that assess helmet performance under realistic conditions.

“Every sport is different. Football is played on grass; hockey is played on ice. Those are very different from falling on dirt and sand,” Duma said. “With every sport we look at we go through detailed analysis to make sure that the biomechanics we’re testing relate specifically to those athletes. For these ratings, we determined what the acceleration profile would look like for a rider falling on the ground. Then we take that trace and bring it into the lab and recreate it, to make sure that our testing matches what a rider would experience if they fell off a horse.”

The pendulum impactor used for the equestrian helmet testing sits in a lab space outfitted with custom-built test equipment in the basement of the headquarters of the Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science, an interdisciplinary investment institute where Duma is the director. When the pendulum strikes a headform protected by one of the helmets being tested, sensors inside the headform record the blow. Each helmet model was tested at three impact locations and two impact speeds that are representative of real-world falls.

The research was funded by private donors, led by equestrian enthusiast and philanthropist Jacqueline Mars and three national equestrian foundations: the U.S. Equestrian Federation, the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association, and the U.S. Eventing Association.

Duma emphasized how fortunate the lab has been to receive this kind of support. “Their gifts made these ratings possible,” he said.

“US Equestrian is not only fully committed to the welfare and protection of horses but also of our people," said David O'Connor, chief of sport at US Equestrian. "The launch of the rating system developed through the helmet research done by the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab is an exponential step in improving equipment in the world that will reduce the risk of injuries. We are proud to have supported this research and congratulate the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab on their progressive work for the benefit of all equestrians.”

The equestrian ratings, and those for the other sports the lab has studied, are available on the Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings website, along with the corresponding test methods. That allows companies to use the protocols to evaluate designs and prototypes, optimizing a new helmet’s safety profile before it ever hits the market.

The content of this press release was provided by the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab.

Awesome

By Susan Downs Parrish, Ph.D.

I grew up sitting on a horse. I loved the feel and movement of a horse, and the adults in my life indulged me. My uncle Bud, a “real” cowboy who knew how to run a ranch, unlike the guys who rode in rodeos, spent hours watching me ride in circles around him. He treated me as if I were awesome, although he never used the word.

My mother loved to ride, so we went to lots of gymkhanas and horse shows. Having spent so many hours astride a horse, ribbons lined my bedroom walls. My success impressed a guy who had a ten-year-old son. At one show, before the start of a bareback equitation class in which I was riding a mare named Paleface, he told his son to follow me and do whatever I did. The boy placed his horse’s head about one horse’s length away from Paleface’s tail. I kept circling back to get away from the boy. Of course, he was following his father’s instructions as he understood them —if I circled, he circled. Sometime after this show, this guy invited me to have lunch with his family. Mom must have said yes. Before long, I was having lunch, then helping wash dishes. I stood at the sink with my right leg bent, so my foot rested on the inside of my left knee. Today, we view this stance as a common Yoga position. At age nine, I just liked to stand in this manner.

Suddenly, the man of the house said, “Oh, my gosh! Look at her! Look at how she’s standing. She’s so awesome.”

My first impulse was to run out of the house. Why my stance impressed him, I had no idea. It didn’t help to explain that it was just the way I liked to stand. This guy’s son must have hated me, but he never expressed any animosity. Of course, there was no way we were going to be friends.

Now, I’m well into my seventies and, in my mind, I’m nothing like that nine-year-old girl. My husband, Ron, died on October 17 of this year and I’m having to take care of things that he used to manage. When I explain to someone why they are having to deal with me and not the man of the house, several people have said, “You’re so strong.” On hearing this description, my first thought is, “Do I have a choice?” The second thought is that what they are really saying is, “Oh please, don’t fall apart on me! Please be strong!” Their fear is understandable; they are not telling me that I’m remarkable.

As usual, the Tucson Dressage Club Fall Festival I and II took place in the middle of November. I attended and got several hugs, which were appreciated. This was the first show without Ron. Attending helped me focus on short term goals, which promotes healing. Despite the support and Maronda being at her best, participation wasn’t easy.

In general, friendliness blends with my expectations, but hearing the label awesome or some equivalent startles me. One person labeled me athletic. Athletic catches my attention because I’m not doing anything that I haven’t been doing daily for the last sixty some years. What’s remarkable about my routine? A few people have told me that I’m not just awesome, but “truly” awesome. Okay. Again, what’s awesome about a daily routine?

Athletic and awesome have ruminated in my brain and finally it occurs to me that at age seventy-something, just breathing and walking around without falling is remarkable—awesome! So my advice to you is if you want to be awesome, keep doing what you’re doing and wait until you enter your seventies, and you too will be awesome! Count on it.

Susan on Paleface around 1955. The woman in the photos is Mrs. Smith I think. She owned a clothing/tack store in Tucson.

ARIZONA DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION

November Board Meeting Minutes

The meeting was called to order at 6:15 p.m.

Officer’s Reports:

1. Directors/Alternate Directors Present: Tania Radda, Susan Skripac, Nicole Zoet, Meike Zoet, Kadriya Mussina-Sallus, Jarred Sallus, Kathy Smith, Amy Burnnett, Michell Coombs, Heather Lynch, Alanna Almgren

2. Directors/Alternate Directors Absent: Cynthia Ganem, Meike Zoet, Nicole ZoetOostermeyer,

3. Guests: None

4. Treasurers’ and Finance Report – October Operating Account $ 50,722.08– Debit Account $ 7,467.71– Reserve Account $11,660.44 to reach our goal to cover catastrophic losses. – Pantano CD $11,732.61 – Cash $400.00.

5. Recognized Shows (1st VP) – Fall Fiesta and State Championships show was very successful. The dates for the 2023 show season are up on the ADA website. We will need to form show committees for Regional show.

6. Schooling Shows (2nd VP) – Next schooling show combined with Western dressage will be on February 4th at Westworld in Arena 5A. ADA is currently working with Westworld to contract arena 9 for the schooling show season in 2023.

Standing Committee Reports:

7. Membership Committee – 261 2022 ADA/GMO Members, 72 Renewals, 241Adults, 20 J/YR- adults 1 J/YR. ADA/GMO Sign up for the 2023 is live and working on the ADA website.

8. Communications Committee – Email with Calendar updates for the 2022/2023 events was sent out. ADA will be hosting the Regionals next year at Westworld. We will be looking for Regional Committee members to help run the show.

9. Education Committee – We need a list of clinicians sent out to members for feedback. The clinic will be held the third week of October.

10. Volunteer Committee – ADA is in desperate need of volunteers. This is an area the club could use more help. We need more help at the shows, as well as within our committees. We will need 78 volunteers to help with Regionals.

11. Vendor Committee – The club has seen an increase in vendors participating at our shows.

12. Awards Committee –Year End Awards ceremony and dinner will take place in the Equidome during the Spring Celebration show.

New Business:

13. Regionals committees to be formed: Awards, entertainment, volunteers, equipment. The club is working on securing new dressage arenas, Jarred will be researching arena cost. We will discuss show committee groups at our next meeting.

CALL TO MEMBERS –

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

Announcement of Next Meeting – Next Meeting will take place in person. Venue TBA. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.

Submitting Articles to Centerline

All ADA members are welcome to submit articles for publication in the Centerline. Published articles count toward your volunteer requirement for the year. They can be submitted to me, Beth Martinec, at ada.bethmartinec@gmail.com If you want to submit an article and want help with editing and/or proof-reading, just let me know. Below are just a few ideas for articles to get you started.

Things to Write About:

A clinic you participated in or audited and what you learned - could even be something you did years ago

A book you read and what you enjoyed most and/or learned from it

Things you are learning in your lessons - exercises, ah-ha moments, etc.

A story about your favorite or most challenging horse

Why you got into dressage

Your favorite warmup exercises/routines

Challenges you face with your training/showing and how you overcome them

A DIY project you did at your barn

Your favorite grooming products

An injury or illness your horse had and how you got through it

If you are a professional in an equine field, you can write about that - trainer, vet, nutrition, body-work

2023 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

JANUARY

13-14: CARA Champagne I & II

FEBRUARY MARCH

12-13: TDC March Madness: Pima Country Fairgrounds, Tucson APRIL

15-16: ADA Spring Celebration: WestWorld, Scottsdale

MAY JUNE

9-11: Roadrunner I: Pima Country Fairgrounds, Tucson

17-18: ADA Summer Heat: WestWorld, Scottsdale

JULY AUGUST

18-19: Roadrunner II: Pima County Fairgrounds, Tucson

SEPTEMBER

29 - October 1: ADA Oktoberfest & USEF/USDF Regional Championships: WestWorld, Scottsdale

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

4-5: ADA Fall Fiesta: WestWorld

18-19: TDC Fall Festival I/II & AZ State Championships, Pima County Fairgrounds, Tucson

DECEMBER

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