ADA January 2023 Centerline

T HE C ENTERLINE

Arizona Dressage Association

An Interview With a USEF Licensed ‘r’ Dressage Judge

By Michell Combs

Q (ADA): What started you on the path to becoming a judge?

A (Michell Combs): When I was still new to dressage, my trainer, Cyndi Jackson, thought attending a USDF L Program would be a great way to continue my education. I had been around horses and had ridden most of my life but lacked Dressage knowledge.

Q: What was the USDF L Program experience like for you?

A: The information was incredible, and a bit overwhelming. I was fascinated, eager to learn, as well as a little intimidated. There were some formulas, some “judgements” and a lot of rules to learn. We learned what the essence of each movement in a test was, what a modifying factor was, and what the main criteria was. We had to have a better understanding of the horse’s gaits, paces and movements, in addition to putting it all that together in the blink of an eye to provide a comment and score. The testing process was mentally stressful for me. At first, I wanted to pass the programs with high scores. Then, on testing day, I just wanted to pass!

Q: Why did you decide to continue the judge training to become a USEF licensed judge?

A: I discovered that I enjoyed judging. After receiving positive feedback on my comments, scores and further remarks, it just inspired me to continue. Plus, the best way to get better as a judge is to continue to learn and get evaluated. I looked over the application to be sure I

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President: Tania Radda 480.235.7654 t.radda@azdressage.org

1st VP: Kathy Smith ksmith@azdressage.org

2nd VP: Amy Burnett

Secretary: Nicole Zoet-Oostermyer ozranch3@aol.com

Treasurer & Trustee of Records: Cynthia Ganem cganem@azdressage.org

Maeike Zoet mzoet@yahoo.com Michell Combs Susan Skripac Alanna Almgren Heather Lynch Kadriya Musina-Sallus Jarred Sallus

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Education: Pam Polydoros

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Futurity: Susan Skripac

Juniors/Young Riders: Heather Lynch

Membership: Michell Combs

Scholarship: Ann Damiano a.damiano@azdressage.org

Recognized Shows: Kathy Smith

Scores Compilation: Sue Leutwyler

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had the qualifications needed to apply and then I did!

Q: What was the USEF small r program like?

A: My group was the last small r program done through USEF. It’s now run by USDF. After applying, I waited several years to get assigned to a program. From there, I took an online program, started sitting with approved judges to learn how they do their craft, and then flew to New York for the part 1 and part 2/testing for the program. In between the two programs, which is somewhat similar to the L Program, I went to shows and judged classes. The classes I judged didn’t get scored by the show. I met with the “C” judge to be evaluated. He or she had to answer questions about my professionalism, my skills and we also had to compare how I placed the class with how that judge placed the class. For me, the hardest part is testing. It’s amazing how hard it is for me not to overthink or second guess myself, or not get intimidated about measuring up to the high standards.

Q: Now that you are a USEF licensed small r judge, what next?

A: Of course, to enjoy judging rated shows. I’ve had my small r a couple of years and now meet the requirements to join the large R program, so I’m waiting to be assigned into the new training program.

Q: What is the best part of being a judge?

A: The list is endless. I love to judge. I enjoy helping riders by providing quality comments and appropriate scores to help them with their dressage journey. I enjoy the comradery with other judges. show managers and show staff. I always enjoy the volunteers, particularly the scribe, who I spend a lot of time with at each show. I enjoy travelling –seeing new places, new show venues, and seeing new horses and riders. I am still learning and developing my skills. Being a judge helps me become a better rider and trainer. The horse-world is a great community and judging is my way to give back to my favorite sport!

Q: What advice do you have to anyone thinking about becoming a judge?

A: Do it! If you love education and want to see the horse show world from another perspective, start by scribing to get a feel for what a judge does and what we’re responsible for. Then take the USDF L Program. It’s a great, wellthought-out program. Along the way, remember to keep your sense of humor and humility. As in riding Dressage, we’re aiming for Excellence, not Perfection!

The Holidays have wrapped up and we’re into a new year! I’m going to repeat a bit of the information from my December message as I didn’t get it sent out to the GMOs, it was only published in the USDF email newsletter. There were some important things that I just want to make sure folks are aware of.

Congratulations to our GMO award winners at the Convention:

! Region 5 GMO Volunteer of the Year – Kathleen Martin – Santa Fe Dressage Association

! GMO Website Award – Honorable Mention (less than 75 members) – Santa Fe Dressage Association

! Ruth Arvanette Memorial Fund Grant – Ginny Sorenson – Utah Dressage Society

A few key things from the Convention this year:

• The 2023/2024 USDF Budget was approved at the Board of Governors, as was a By-Law change regarding electronic notification of the USDF Board of Governors meetings.

• There was a lot of discussion of promoting the USDFBC Sport Horse programs. Those interested in adding these classes for our breeders, please reach out and we’ll help you with more information on the programs. The Sport Horse committee will also be hosting a Sport Horse Seminar and Judges Training Program in June with Kristi Wysocki and Sue Mandas at DG Bar Ranch in California. They will also be holding at least one handlers’ clinic and a Sport Horse Development Forum as well.

• The USDF Test App has been updated for the iPhone and will soon be released in android. It has gone to a subscription method sign up.

• The USDF Regional Championships will have a new split in the freestyle divisions for the 2023 Championships. The Adult Amateurs and Jr/Young Riders will be in one class and the Open riders will be in a separate class.

• Changes are coming down the pipe for the USDF Certified Instructors Program and those changes will be rolled out in 2023, stay tuned for some exciting things!

• The USDF Schooling Show program is showing some growth, but we’d love to have more shows and riders participating! It’s easy to participate and the awards are pretty amazing… check out the USDF website for more information.

The 2023 FEI North American Youth Championships will be returning to Flintfields Horse Park in Traverse City, Michigan and the USEF Festival of Champions will be returning to Lamplight Equestrian Center in Illinois as well shortly after NAYC.

The dates of the 2023 USDF Region 5 Championships are September 29-October 1, and we will be at West World in Scottsdale. Qualifying started August 29th and continues through September 4, 2023. Bid documents are now available for hosting the 2024 Great American USDF Region 5 Championships and are due to USDF by February 6th. I’d love to hear from any interested parties as soon as possible so we can help you with the bid process and anything you’re going to need for those bids. All Regional Championships will continue to be held by early October since the Champions and Reserve Champions of the Jr/YR (Training-Fourth Level), Adult Amateur and Open divisions will feed into the Nationals Championships through the nomination process. There are also wild card spots for those who obtain high enough scores in the Championship classes.

If you are getting ready to show for the upcoming season, here are a few reminders:

• Make sure the name on your horse’s coggins matches their registered name that they show under. This is a USEF general rule and quite a few folks sadly don’t pay attention to the need for all documents to have the horse’s name match.

• USEF Show pass – the rules regarding USEF non-members at competitions have changed significantly for the 2023 competition year. I’ve pasted below the FAQ sent out from USEF to hopefully answer any questions folks may have.

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Q. Currently riders competing in Academy, Walk-Trot, and Opportunity classes are exempt from USEF membership. Will these exemptions remain in place in 2023?

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A. Yes, any classes or sections that are currently exempt from membership will continue to be exempt.

Q. Will the online show pass system at USEF communicate with show management software systems?

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A. Yes, the USEF Show Pass information will be available live, in real time through the USEF API to show management software.

Q. Will the USEF API indicate whether someone is ineligible for a Show Pass if they have already paid for one for that year?

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A. Yes, the USEF API will return information that the person is ineligible.

Q. Are riders, owners, and trainers all eligible for one Show Pass per competition year?

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A. No. While riders and owners are eligible for one Show Pass, trainers and coaches are no longer eligible to participate under a Show Pass and must be an Active USEF member.

Q. Are parents that sign as the trainer or coach for their minor child exempt from membership and/or show pass?

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A. No, anyone that signs an entry blank or acts as a trainer or coach must be an Active USEF member and is not eligible for a Show Pass.

Q. Are foreign competitors (citizens of other nations) with proof, in English, of current membership in good standing of their own National Federation required to pay a Show Pass?

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A. No, non-US citizens who are members in good standing of their National Federations with proof, in English, of current membership in good standing of their own National Federation are exempt from payment of the Federation Show Pass fee.

Finally for this month, I’d like to congratulate Kirsten Romig on receiving the Carol Lavell Gifted Memorial Fund Award for Region 5 from the Dressage Foundation. Kirsten is a member of the Paso del Norte Dressage Society. She will spend a week training with and shadowing Dr. Bessie Babits. Kirsten said, “I am unbelievably honored to receive this exceptional gift. This grant means I can invest in training for me and my horse for one week with my favorite trainer, Bessie Babits, without worrying about my job or how I may feed my livestock, myself, and other strays for the rest of the month. Not only will I be relieved of monetary worries, but I get to follow my dream of becoming a rider with ‘feel.’”

Happy New Year!

Till next month!

Heather Petersen

Region 5 Director

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.

Desensitization Clinic with Pineapple

By Pamela Polydoros,

On October 15, I participated in the Scottsdale Mounted Police Desensitization Clinic hosted by Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship in Scottsdale. This is normally an annual fundraising event for Camelot, but there hasn't been one now for several years, so when I saw that it was being offered, I jumped at the opportunity to bring my five year-old American Saddlebred mare, Pineapple ("Nirvana's Beauty Mark"). I always try to bring a new horse to these clinics because I have found that it is an excellent means of strengthening the trust, and therefore, the bond, between horse and human which carries over into being a solid team in competition.

The clinic typically is orchestrated with about five to six horse/rider (or horse/ground person) teams, spending about 45 minutes at each of the four "stations". The stations comprised of typical obstacles, sights, sounds and smells that mounted police horses might encounter while on the job in a town or city. The Scottsdale Mounted Police and their assistants were all patient with a good eye as to when they could challenge a team a bit more to accomplish a task.

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The first station that Pineapple and I encountered was an exploration of multiple obstacles on the ground. The goal was to cross or go over each of the obstacles. Large, flat boards painted to look like crosswalks or no-parking zones were laid upon the arena's ground, and bridges ranging from a simple wood bridge with a metal plate upon it (producing a metallic clanging noise when stepped upon), a bridge with several steps that must be climbed up and then down (no railing), and a teeter-totter (unstable feel) bridge were offered for horse/rider pairs as a challenge to experiment with. For Pineapple, this was all new, exciting and a bit scary, so patience was key, allowing her to reach her nose down and smell and paw at these unfamiliar things. At first, just touching the edge of a painted board with the tip of her toe was rewarded. Spiraling her in a circle around a painted board, in and out, relaxed her, and eventually she was walking over the boards with ease. This seemed to give her the confidence to walk over the bridges with little issue (we did not attempt the teeter-totter bridge).

Our second station was sensory based. There was a smoke machine spewing out black smoke, a stuffed toy gorilla being pushed around in a stroller, a string of empty pop cans shaken nearby, a pool noodle rubbed over the mounted horse if tolerated, a string of banners and an umbrella.

The third station simulated a traffic construction zone, with recorded traffic noises emanating from within it. Horse/ rider teams walked through a maze of traffic dividers walled in with yellow traffic tape, which wasn't overly challenging for Pineapple, but in two areas along the maze was a domed plastic obstacle that we had to cross. The first two times through, we were instructed to stop before the obstacle, allow her to reach down and sniff and/or paw

it, and then exit before continuing. So, by the third time, Pineapple felt quite confident walking over the obstacle and continuing on through to the exit of the maze.

Finally, the fourth station was a car wash simulation constructed of hanging pool noodles that were flapping in the breeze (a huge storm rolled in later that day just in time for the second session of riders). The assistants were quite horse savvy and helped with the initial attempts to go through this obstacle by holding the "curtain" open in order to provide a large, safer looking opening, and gradually, as we came through again, another pool noodle was released until finally the horse had to push through them to get through. This obstacle was much less scary than the car wash that has been previously used, which is actually a tunnel of hanging flapping tape and noodles. I have to say that I was greatly relieved that we had this modified version!

So, how does this help dressage (or any) horse? Can the desensitization be applied to having more success when competing? I feel that it most definitely does! Not only does it expose a horse to things possibly never before seen/ heard/smelled in a very safe, calm environment, it also strengthens the trust and develops the bond between horse and rider. This developed confidence will carry over to the dressage court and clinics. I found that basic movements came in handy in manipulating Pineapple around, toward and over some of the challenging obstacles, such as when I spiraled in and out around the painted boards, asked her to take one step and halt in front of something, then asked her to reach down and stretch over her back to smell something that caused initial concern. Trust blossomed, and I am confident that this trust will carry over to all of our work.

Barn Tips

If your old blankets are not quite as waterproof as they used to be, don’t throw them away. Instead, head to the camping section of your favorite Walmart or Target and get a can of water-guard spray. Application is easy. Just lay your clean, dry blanket over a fence or on the ground and apply an even coat of spray following the directions on the can and let it dry. Be sure to get good coverage over the top, around the neckline and over any seams. One can is usually enough to coat at least two blankets. Blankets can be re-coated each year, and don’t worry, the product still allows the fabric to breathe and go through the wash.

2022 YEAR END STANDINGS

FEI Riders of the Year

Criteria: 4 Scores | 3 Different Shows | 3 Different Judges | Volunteerism

Adult Amateur

FEI - A

Volunteerism Yes 68.787 Tobie, Jennifer Volunteerism Yes 57.132 Ganem, Cynthia

FEI - GP Volunteerism Yes 59.299 Hope-Reese, Theresa

Open

FEI - A Volunteerism Yes 65.110 Undabarrena, Miguel

Riders of the Year - Training through 4th Levels

Criteria: 4 Scores (1 Highest Test) | 3 Different Shows | 3 Different Judges | Volunteerism

Adult Amateur

Training Level

Volunteerism No 65.883 Evans, Shepherd Allison

First Level

Volunteerism Yes 70.972 Musina-Sallus, Kadriya

Volunteerism Yes 62.847 Kolstad, Kimberley

Volunteerism No 62.842 Robinson, Jaye

Second Level

Volunteerism Yes 61.042 Lipton, Mary

Third Level

Volunteerism Yes 65.907 Damiano, Ann Volunteerism Yes 64.171 Lepire, Michele

Volunteerism No 62.875 Hitchcock, Cindy Volunteerism Yes 59.344 Cahill, Courtney

Fourth Level

Volunteerism Yes 62.882 Radda, Tania

JR/YR

First Level

Volunteerism Yes 66.354 Valentine, Nicola

Open Training Level

Volunteerism No 68.526 Lindsten, Taylor

Volunteerism No 65.086 Bryan, Almgren Chelsey

First Level

Volunteerism No 73.889 Martin, Molly

Volunteerism No 72.635 Lindsten, Taylor

Third Level Volunteerism No 66.969 Lindsten, Taylor Volunteerism No 62.745 Dietzgen, Tasha

Freestyle Rider / Horse Combination

Criteria: 3 Scores | 3 Different Shows | 3 Different Judges | Volunteerism

Adult Amateur

FS (TL- 4th)

Volunteerism Yes 73.222 Kadriya Musina-Sallus / Facetime Volunteerism Yes 69.300 Michele Lepire / Stonewall Good Deal Lady Volunteerism No 66.572 Wendy McLaughlin / Jordan WRF Volunteerism Yes 65.589 Stacey Lent, DVM / Galante Da Prata Open

FS (TL- 4th)

Volunteerism No 72.667 Molly Martin / R U 4 Me

FEI Horses

Criteria: 3 Scores | 3 Different Shows | 3 Different Judges | Volunteerism FEI

Volunteerism Yes Yes 68.578 SRC Adriana Tobie, Jennifer Tobie, Jennifer Volunteerism Yes Yes 66.275 Gunipre Hacal Undabarrena, Miguel Undabarrena, Miguel Volunteerism Yes Yes 62.304 Casterly Rock LaCroix, Ray LaCroix, Ray Volunteerism Yes Yes 60.294 Marbella LaCroix, Cindi LaCroix, Cindi Volunteerism Yes Yes 59.696 Orive Yet Hope-Reese, Theresa Hope-Reese, Theresa Volunteerism Yes Yes 57.598 Miguel Al Vida Ganem, Cynthia Ganem, Cynthia

Horses - Training through 4th Levels

Criteria: 3 Scores (1 Highest Test) | 3 Different Shows | 3 Different Judges | Volunteerism

Training Level

Volunteerism No No 66.901 Nicodemus Evans, Shepherd Allison Lindsten, Taylor Volunteerism No No 65.402 PA Vaquero Kid Bryan, Almgren Chelsey Bryan, Almgren Chelsey

Volunteerism No No 63.997 Violet's Rose Coleman, Cynthia Lindsten, Taylor First Level

Volunteerism No No 74.306 R U 4 Me Martin, Molly Martin, Molly Volunteerism Yes Yes 70.741 Facetime Musina-Sallus, Kadriya Musina-Sallus, Kadriya Volunteerism Yes Yes 66.759 Baryshnikov Valentine, Nicola Valentine, Nicola Volunteerism Yes Yes 62.685 Quill GHA Lindley, Deborah Kolstad, Kimberley

Second Level

Volunteerism Yes Yes 61.773 Galante Da Prata Lent, Stacey Lent, Stacey Volunteerism Yes Yes 60.913 Logan Lipton, Mary Lipton, Mary Volunteerism Yes Yes 59.861 Sir Renity GHA Lindley, Deborah Lindley, Deborah Volunteerism No No 58.770 Donna Bella Beall, Victoria Elena Beall, Victoria Elena Third Level

Volunteerism Yes No 67.431 #Hashtag Riddell, Wendy Riddell, Kali Volunteerism Yes No 63.792 Tango - S Parmentier, Mary Jane Dietzgen, Tasha Volunteerism Yes Yes 63.017 Stonewall Good Deal Lady Lepire, Michele Lepire, Michele Volunteerism No No 62.667 Rubiana MSF Hitchcock, Cindy Hitchcock, Cindy Volunteerism Yes Yes 59.417 Khaleesi Cahill, Courtney Cahill, Courtney

Fourth Level

Volunteerism Yes Yes 63.334 Imperio Do Castanheiro Radda, Tania Radda, Tania

ARIZONA DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION

December Board Meeting Minutes

Date: Monday, December 12th, 2022

Time: 6:00 PM Meeting called to order by Tania Radda at 6:35 pm.

Location: Wildflower Restaurant, Scottsdale, AZ.

Roll Call/ Introductions/Establish Quorum

1. Directors In Attendance: Tania Radda, Cynthia Ganem, Susan Skripac, Amy Burnett, Katherine Smith, Maeike Zoet, Nicole Zoet-Oostermeyer.

2. Directors Not In Attendance: Alanna Almgren, Beth Martinec, Heather Lynch, Kadriya Musina-Sallus, Michell Combs, Jarred Sallus

3. Alternate Directors: None

4. Members of Local Chapters: None

Officers’ Reports:

5. Secretary’s Report/Approval of Minutes – No minute to be approved.

6. Treasurer’s and Finance Report/Approval - Cynthia Ganem Asset Account: Operating account $ 46,263.08 Debit account $ 7,332.19 Reserve account $ 11,655.47 more to reach our goal to cover catastrophic losses. Pantano $ 11,737,00 Cash $ 400.00, Total assets $ 144.076.80

7. 1st VP - Recognized Shows Report– Kathy Smith Official dates for Regional Show sept. 30, oct 1-2-3 2023. A minimum of 70 volunteers are needed. Efforts to start coordinating volunteers for Regionals will start as early as January of 2023.

8. 2nd VP – Amy Burnett- Schooling Show Season to be organized and dates to be published in January of 2023.

Request that Committees are formed for Show entertainment, Year-end-Awards Standing Committee Reports:

9. Membership Committee Report – Michell Combs ADA Membership Report as of 01-Dec-2022. 120 2023 ADA / GMO Members , 7 New Members in 2023- 5 Adults, 2 Junior / Young Riders. 110 Members Renewed in 2023- 105 Adults- 5 Junior / Young Riders- 3 Returning Members, 3 adults. 151 2022 ADA/ GM Members have not yet renewed for 2023. 136 Adults, 15 Junior/Young Riders.

10. Awards Committee Report – Maeike Zoet 140 class and 10 high point prices are needed per show. Wine for a Nine - award was suggested. Year end Award ceremony will take place April 15, 2023, during the Spring Celebration Show. A dinner ticket system needs to be created/organized for Westworld. An entertainment committee needs to be formed.

11. Futurity Committee Report –Susan Skripac-Nothing to report.

12. Education Committee Report – Kadriya Musina-Sallus. Nothing to report. Scholarships: Write a Members email with all show dates, remind them of Scholarship opportunities, remind them of the Year End Awards rules.

New Business:

13. Discuss 2023- Regionals preparation. To design specialty classes were proposed: Vintage Award, Highest combined Age, Ride a buck, PRO-AM Teams, Jack Pot class, Organize a Mixer with entertainment.

14. Officers’ roles. Committees’ roles.

15. 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. Guests will have 3 minutes to share their ideas or concerns.

No members were present.

16. Next meeting- January 9th, via ZOOM. Time 6:30 pm

17. Adjournment by Tania Radda at 7:35 pm.

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 therapist

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

3: NAC of ADA Show, American Ranch, Prescott

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

17-18: ADA Summer Heat: WestWorld, Scottsdale

JULY

29: NAC of ADA Show, Venue TBD, Prescott

AUGUST

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

SEPTEMBER

9: ADA Schooling Show

16: NAC of ADA Show, American Ranch, Prescott

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

OCTOBER

14: ADA Schooling Show

NOVEMBER

4-5: ADA Fall Fiesta: WestWorld

11: ADA Schooling Show

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

DECEMBER

2: ADA Schooling Show

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