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Vol. 21, Issue 5
May 2021
Riding with Mary Wanless by Missy Gilliland
I used my ADA scholarship to ride in a clinic with Mary Wanless. Mary is from the UK, but she has worked with my coach, Heather Blitz, for many years, and occasionally comes to the US for clinics or seminars. Heather was nice enough to let me borrow one of her horses for the clinic, and the trip to Florida was well worth it, as I am a staunch believer in biomechanics based riding and Mary is the pioneer of this field. My personal summary of Mary’s life and work is that she is a genius scientist with multiple degrees, including physics and sports coaching. She was also an aspiring amateur dressage rider, who despite all her efforts and enthusiasm, could not seem to make much progress. So she set out to “study” riding how a scientist would approach a problem. She observed all the best riders in the world, and tried to identify all the commonalities in how they sat on their horses and studied how it influenced the horses. I think she is to the rider what Hillary Clayton is to the science of horse biomechanics. I have studied biomechanics for a long time, first with Tracey Lert, and then with Heather Blitz for the last 6 years, so working with Mary was a bit of a fan girl experience for me. The main things that Mary worked on in Continued on page 3
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Awards: ------------------------------ Maeike Zoet-Javins -------------------------------- m-zoet@yahoo.com Centerline Editor: ----------------- Beth Martinec --------------------------------- centerline@azdressage.org Webmaster: ------------------------- Sue Leutwyler -----------------------------webmaster@azdressage.org Education:--------------------------- Jane Brown Finance: ------------------------------ Cynthia Ganem Fundraising: ------------------------ Kay Lorenzen 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 Leuwyler Vendors: ---------------------------- Michelle Scarzone ADA Board Attorney:
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NAC President: --------------------------- Kirsten Kuzmanic, 951-440-4615, --------------------------------- kirstenk38@gmail.com Vice President: --------------------- Kay Laake, 217-549-1186, --------------------------------- klaake08@gmail.com Treasurer: ---------------------------- Traci Zenner, 612-616-9956 Secretary: --------------------------- Angelique Levell, 720-600-8717, --------------------------------- levell9angelique@yahoo.com Facebook, Web, Newsletter: --- Kay Laake Show Manager: Kirsten Kuzmanic, Anne Callahan, Angelique Levell Clinics/Education: ----------------- Lavonne Jacobsen, 405-509-4667, --------------------------------- l.jakemcm@yaho.com
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changing my biomechanics was getting my lower back less hollow. I have a small waist and a robust butt, so tucking my butt more under me and sitting more like a man in the saddle is a challenge for me. It’s worth it though, because if a rider's pelvis is tipped forward (hollow lower back), it influences the horses pelvis to be tipped forward, thus disengaging the hind legs and we never want that! The exercises and discussion in the classroom sessions with Mary were very interesting. She had us all blow up balloons and try to use our core power to hold the air in the balloon, without using our fingers or tongue to plug or pinch the inflated balloon. We also did a lot of work sitting on chairs and finding our seat bones and tuning into our sitting surfaces. Body awareness is the first step that makes body control possible. Watching Mary work with greener riders or riders who had never had any biomechanics training was so helpful for me. I teach such a wide range of students and having an eye and vocabulary to coach riders into better positions, balance, and power, makes all the difference in the world with them being able to influence their horses positively. You really can’t have one before the other. I want to thank the ADA for offering scholarships to its members. Education is the key to progress and it’s very expensive! My next goal is to go through one of Mary’s instructor certification programs. I’m keeping an eye out for one that happens in the US. I’m currently having so much fun competing my own horse, Toledano, and I think about my own biomechanics every day aand every ride.
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Meet The ADA Volunteer - Kay Lorenzen Do you have a horse and dressage background? Yes, I just retired my I-1 horse, Wendo (pronounced Ven-dew) from showing and have purchased a young Trakehner mare named Phancy. Getting a young horse feels like totally learning how to ride again. I am grateful that Cyndi Jackson, my daughter, is able to help me. Fortunately, Wendo is sound and I am able to continue riding him, even though his work load is reduced to 3 times a week and lighter work. Wendo is a horse of a lifetime, having moved up the levels, winning at most levels, and taking me to Regionals and the Dressage Finals in KY at Fourth Level and at the I-1 Freestyle. What motivated you to become an ADA volunteer? I have held several volunteer positions with ADA, such as Education Chair, board positions, etc. The association was having trouble financially because of increased costs of showing. Fundraising is something that many people don’t want to do because they don’t want to ask people for money. I find members to be very generous and willing to sponsor classes and rings. It keeps me in touch with friends I have made over the years. What is your favorite volunteer position/job? I like the fundraising position. It is something that I do twice a year. I can do the work from home on my computer or phone at any time during the day or night. I spend 10-20 hours each time, sending emails and texts to members, tracking the donations, collecting payments, and working with Meredith Watters so the donations are reflected in the show program. Since I have shown for years, I wasn’t able to volunteer at the shows. I have also served on a few USDF committees as regional representative. Most recently, I represented Region 5 on the Regional Championship Committee, have served as PM Delegate, and been on the Nomination Committee in the past. I think serving on committees is a good way support dressage and learn about the many facets of our sport. What person and/or horse inspires you? My daughter, Cyndi Jackson, has helped me with my dressage skills and has encouraged and motivated me to move up the levels on my horse, Wendo. She has also made clinicians Continued on page 8 4 | THE CENTERLINE | MAY 2021
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hank you to our final spring schooling show volunteers at Dale Creek Equestrian Center on May 1st! Without you we couldn’t have these great schooling opportunities.
Susan Skripac, Shari Morin-Degel, Cindi Course, Sandy Shoup and Taylor Lindsten. And thanks to the behind the scenes team, Cindy Hitchcock, Cynthia Ganem, Missy Gilliland and Michell Combs.
Thank you to our judge, Jenny Cohn! We always appreciate our schooling show attendees of owners, riders, trainers and horses! See you all soon for the Member’s Only schooling show in September at West World! Sincerely, The ADA Schooling Show Committee
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available to her group with whom I have been able to ride and learn. How do you stay up-to-date with dressage trends or education? I still read The Connection magazine to stay current with what is happening on the national level. I miss Dressage Today, which was absorbed with Practical Horseman (which my husband believes is an oxymoron). There are many online articles that I see and read on Facebook and I try to follow the up- and-coming pairs on the national and international scene. What do you do in addition to volunteering? I am retired now, and have horses here at my home. I love being able to look out and see the horses here on our property. It’s a lot of work and it keeps me active. I usually ride 4-5 times a week and ride both Wendo, and Phancy. I also walk almost 6 miles with a friend several evenings a week. I publish a newsletter for our neighborhood. I love eating out and going to the movies with my husband of nearly 53 years. We both love traveling and enjoy taking at least one trip a year with the entire family (our son and daughter’s families). What animals do you have? What was to be one cat and one dog, in the beginning, became 6 cats and 2 dogs now, plus 2 horses. I love animals! What is your favorite activity in your non-horse time? Eating out, going to movies, traveling with my family, and getting some sleep! What was the last book you read? This past year, I borrowed my sisterin-law’s collection of John Grisham books. I read a dozen or more. I also read, for the first time, Charlotte’s Web. Right now, I switched gears and am re-reading Wuthering Heights. I was an English Literature major at ASU and read it for a class way back when. I am also reading The Narnia Chronicles to Ronin, my grandson. What TV shows are you obsessed with? I love the news and crime dramas. Chicago PD, Fire and Med are great, and I also like Bluebloods, Law and Order, NCIS wherever, and Hawaii 50 (for the scenery).
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What is your favorite way or place to escape? My barn is my happy place. I enjoy the out of doors and there is always something to do, whether it is feeding hay, fixing supplements, cleaning stalls, dragging the arena, doing yard work, blanketing and unblanketing, and of course, riding!
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Do you need to know if you renewed your ADA membership for 2021?
Checking is EASY! Log on to www.usdf.org and sign in.
Then check your dashboard. If you see Arizona Dressage Association under GMO Memberships, then you’re currently an ADA member!
Remember the roster is submitted to USDF once a month - the first business day of the month for new and returning members recorded in the previous month. So, if you renewed your membership on April 15, 2021 you would be on the May 3rd roster update.
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ADA Horse & Rider Year End Schooling Show High Point Award Nomination Arizona Dressage Association is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization
Each Horse & Rider combination is a $10.00 nomination fee. 1. Both the Rider and Horse Owner be current ADA members and have paid the $10.00 fee before the start of a show for scores to count toward the year end awards. 2. Each horse/rider/level combination must ride in TWO or more shows and compete in at least TWO classes at each show to have their scores count. 3. Riders may compete in two adjacent levels on the same horse, but the horse must be nominated at each level to be scored toward Year End Awards. 4. Riders may compete on more than one horse, but each horse/rider/level combination must be nominated. 5. A horse may be shown by up to two competitors, but each horse/rider/level combination must be nominated. 6. All scores for Year End Awards are tabulated using the HIGHEST PERCENTAGE SCORE earned by each horse/rider/level combination throughout the show year at each level and in each division. 7. It is the rider’s responsibility to notify the ADA Second Vice President of any changes that affect year-end award status. 8. Awards will go to the top four Junior, Adult Amateur and Open Horse/Rider combination at Introductory through Grand Prix Levels. 9. Champion may not be won more than two times by the same horse & rider combination at the same level. Award year is from December (current year) through November (following year)
Horse: The horse’s name must be entered the SAME way on each entry blank for the scores to count.
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CHECKS PAYABLE TO: ‘ADA’ MAIL NOMINATION TO: Cynthia Ganem 1213 E Villa Maria Drive Phoenix, Arizona 85022
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Good Luck and THANK YOU for your support of the ADA Schooling Show Series
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Meet the Trainer - Laura Borghesani Name: Laura Borghesani Name & location of your business? Carefree Farms-36412 N 7th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85086 How did you start with horses and then dressage? I started riding horses when I was a kid – grew up with 4-H and Jr Horseman. As a teenager I got into Morgan horses so did that into my early 20’s riding saddle seat and driving. I took some time from riding in my 20’s for graduate school/work/life. I started riding again when I was 30 – That is when I started in Eventing and learning dressage. What motivated you to become a dressage trainer? I love the details of dressage – the balance – the more balanced our horses are the more confident they are… that only helps them in any discipline. And there is always something to learn!!! I am also an Eventing trainer – it all blends together… What person and/or horse inspires you? I have had the honor of meeting some amazing people – I get inspiration from so many people in so many ways – there are so many aspects of our business that can be influenced positively by be inspired by others. My horses inspire me every day…. They are the coolest beings! What is your favorite word or phrase when you teach? "What does that feel like to you?" What is your general training philosophy? I generally work with younger horses. I feel it is imperative that I help them become balanced and confident. I tend to be more on the conservative side – giving the horses the time to develop themselves at their pace rather than pushing them too soon. I believe in well-rounded horses – getting them out of the arena – learning terrain, seeing things, little jumps when ready…. It all helps them be more confident! 12 | THE CENTERLINE | MAY 2021
How do you stay up to date with dressage trends or education? Clinics – and articles What do you do in addition to teaching? I manage Carefree Farms, organize clinics and schooling shows. I am part of the organizing committee for Coconino Horse Trials – and work closely with Desert Sport Horse. What or who is your support system? I have an amazing team that I can rely on!!!! Alice Sarno is my longtime friend and business partner – we are our left and right hands…. My staff at the farm is invaluable. Our clients are the bomb – we are a team – we all take care of each other…. I also have a few great sponsors that are fantastic to have behind the scenes… everything helps. What animals do you have aside from horses? I have Giant Schnauzer dogs. What is your favorite activity in your non-horse time? Working on this one! I love being able to get away where it is quiet – have not had the opportunity much lately though. Hahaha!!! Retire????
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Entry Information for SFDA’s Janet Foy Mounted Symposium, May 29-30, 2021, at HIPICO Santa Fe On May 29-30, 2021, the SFDA will bring Janet Foy, internationally renowned dressage author, judge, and instructor, to Hipico Santa Fe for a two-day mounted symposium.
HIPICO Buho (indoor) Arena, Santa Fe* The Janet Foy symposium is a recognized event for continuing education for L graduates and others wishing USDF university credit. Preference and special rates will be given to SFDA members in choosing riders for this event and in filling the symposium. Riders: SFDA members, $100.00/ride (SFDA membership required) Auditors: SFDA members, $35.00 for both days; non-members, $50 both days.
If you would like to audit this event one or both days, e-mail your desire to Ilyse Gold at ilysekg@gmail.com. Subject: Auditing For those wishing to demo-ride in the Janet Foy symposium, e-mail your responses to these queries to Kathleen Martin at kmartin05@msn.com. Subject: Demo Riding Ms. Foy’s books, Dressage for the Not-So-Perfect Horse (2012) and Dressage Q&A with Janet Foy (2015), will be available for purchase and signing at the symposium
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Do you wish to ride Saturday (classical tests), Sunday (freestyle tests), or both? Which level would you be able to demonstrate? Riders will be selected based on their success riding a particular horse at least one level above the one they would be demonstrating. A panel of SFDA board members will select the riders, assuring that they have demonstrated success with the particular horse at the relevant level through participation in shows and/or clinics or other manner that the rider may choose to present (e.g., video). *SFDA will comply with all Covid-19 restrictions laid out by the governor of the state of New Mexico at the time of the event. The event will be held inside the Buho arena unless prohibited, whereupon the event will be cancelled and all monies refunded.
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ADA Babies by Dr Michael Riegger
Those oh so cute little ones are a gift to mankind. There is nothing quite as beautiful as watching a foal run full speed across a green pasture. Watch the physical and emotional development begin... The most fun on a horse farm is the arrival of those spring foals. Even though it was decades ago, I still recall crawling about the straw bedding and playing with the foals. The soft tongue and lips would tousle my curly hair, nibbling away at it. Monitoring: The foaling place, cameras, and maternity area are important. Modern day monitoring electronics are very nice, but most important are the listening devices telling of the mare’s activities. Indoor foaling makes for easy monitoring but a run-in shed with an attached 1/2 acre of green grassy turnout is a mare’s favorite foaling location. The first three hours after birth are most important. During this time the healthy foal will be up and about and nursing. Some first time mares are initially terrified of this new creature and may require some sedation. While it is difficult to control ourselves, overly protective humans tend to cause more problems: so stand back, watch, observe, be attentive and encourage the normal foaling processes. Permit the first few hours to be “natural” and intervene only when really needed. The mare and foal turn-out should be at least 100 x 200 feet to facilitate romping, running, and playing. Remember Wolff’s Law: The foal’s physical development begins the moment he stands. Early evidence of conformational issues can be identified and adjustments can be made to direct those infirmities to a healthy state The herd survival depends upon the social order and foals can learn quickly that benevolent leaders determine the rules. The herd leaders and humans must be Firm, Fair and Consistent (FFC) when handling and attending to these little ones. Babies need to learn to respect, to “follow,” and to do what is asked. An Example: “We ARE getting into the trailer”, do not beg, plead or ask their permission to get into the trailer. They do not get a vote. They get in, from day one and every day for 90 days. History continues to reveal to humans the fragility of the Human Effort. Overly protective humans can stunt physical and emotion development of our baby horses. Feral babies can run at the head of the herd within three hours of birth. We need to encourage this conduct for their physical development. Third, focus on the lower legs. I was raised on a horse farm where I began the babies and did farrier work. A hard lesson I learned was to pay attention to the feet and lower legs. (Return to the article on Wolff’s Law.) Legs and feet respond to their environment. Check the baby’s feet for straightness on a weekly basis. A crooked lower leg and foot can be guided straight with an 1/8 inch rasping on the away the inside or outside of the hoof WEEKLY. This helps the foot and leg to a grow correctly. First Day Schedule: Nurturing by the mother should be encouraged. Humans can also nurture the baby by caressing, rubbing and running hands over the foal several times per day. Make sure to explore the nose, ears and mouth with your hands. Get the baby into the halter on day one and, use a butt rope. Trailer work on day one is also important and, use a butt rope. Introduce the clipper on day one as well, leaving it on and running it over the head, ears, body and legs, if needed us a butt rope. Pick up each foot, hold it and release it, waiting for the baby to accept
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the handling. Turn-out to run free and socialize for at least 8 hours per day. Repeat the first day schedule every day for several weeks. Remember — Adjust the feet weekly — a bit of a rasping here to keep the hoof and foot straight as the hoof wears. Trim off the part of the hoof that’s not wearing to keep it straight. Medical attention: Bathe the umbilicus daily with 2% chlorhexadine surgical disinfectant Deworm with ivermectin or pyrantel pamoate on day 3 Babies get their antibodies from the mother’s first milk. If the antibody levels in the baby are inadequate it is best to take blood from an unrelated gelding on the same farm and inject it intravenously to the baby. This should be done on day 2. Focus on the First Month with the above duties and you will have a socially happy baby at 1 month. Creep feeders can begin at one week. Twice each day present fresh foods in the bin. Take out the unconsumed foods and give it to the mother Microbiota: The foal is born with a sterile gut and needs to consume the good mother’s bowel bacteria. That is acquired and consumed from the horse’s “apples” and provides the correct microbiota in the foal’s intestinal track. Encourage the consumption of the healthy feces. Then daily, weekly, and for at least 4 months drill these exercises and concepts and the baby will be an excellent citizen for life. After four months the daily routine is to be reviewed weekly. And especially watch and adjust those feet. The lower leg issues can make or break a youngster. Weaning concepts have changed some over the decades but a consensus these changes days seems to suggest weaning at 4 months. Dr Michael H Riegger is an educator, behaviorist, trainer and veterinarian. For 6 decades he has been a multidisciplined competitor, horseman, judge, farrier and rehabilitator. He has also worked undercover to identify psychological and physical abuse of these aforementioned issues. A big THANK YOU to my wife Jackie for her editing of these papers. M=) Michael Riegger=) Doctor Veterinary Medicine, Diplomate, American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (canine /feline) Affiliate Professor, Iowa State University, Veterinary Medicine Mayo Clinic Leadership Council, Emeritus Member Veterinary Information Network, Instructor Equine Consultant & Mentor Website: Www.NorthwestAnimalClinic.com 505 269 2256c. 505 898 1491o
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April Board Meeting Arizona Dressage Association April 2021 Board Meeting Minutes www.azdressage.org
Meeting M INUTES
Date: Monday, April 12th, 2021 Time: 6:10 PM Tannia Radda called the Zoom meeting to order Location: Via Zoom- Zoom Roll Call/ Introductions/Establish Quorum 1. Directors In Attendance: Maeike Zoet, Susan Skripac, Heather Lynch, Jane Puckett, Michell Combs, Cynthia Ganem, Amy Burnet, Nicole Zoet-Oostermeyer 2. Directors Not In Attendance; Kathy Smith, Michell Scarzone 3. Alternate Directors; none 4. Members of Local Chapters: none Officers’ Reports: 5. Secretary’s Report/Approval of Minutes – Nicole Zoet Secretary report was anonymously accepted for publication by email process. 6. Treasurer’s and Finance Report/Approval - Cynthia Ganem Treasurer’s Report as of March 2021. Asset Accounts: Operating Account $88,958.51, Debit Account $12,225.93, Reserve Account $11,673.59-more to reach our goal to cover catastrophic losses, Pantano $11,731.20, Cash $667.00, Total Assets $191,909.05 7. 1st VP - Recognized Shows Report– Kathy Smith. Board members exchanged positive reactions from participating members and volunteers. The board concluded that the Spring show plus Western Dressage in the Desert were highly successful happenings that can be repeated. We had the highest number of entries in quite some time. They were some venue challenges with scheduling conflict and ADA is working to ensure it does not happen again in the future. The show receive great support from the members and generous donors who helped with the overall experience of the show. 8.
2nd VP – Michell Combs. Upcoming Schooling show May 1, 2021 will be judged by Carole
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Haney. Cynthia Ganem will send out announcement by email to the ADA membership. Standing Committee Reports: 9. Membership Committee Report – Michell Combs. ADA Membership Report. As of: 30-Mar2021 255 2021 ADA / GMO Members, 22 New Members in 2021 = 18 Adults + 4 Junior/Young, 220 Members Renewed in 2021, 213 Adults, 7 Junior / Young, 13 Returning Members, 12 Adults, 1 Junior / Young Riders, 94 2020 ADA / GMO Members have not renewed for 2021, 86 Adults, 8 Junior / Young Riders 10. Volunteer Committee – Kathy Smith: no report 11. Awards Committee Report – Maeike Zoet: Year end awards/presentation at the Spring Celebration Show were a success. Special members of the dressage community were recognized for their long-time dedication to our club. Futurity winners were presented with neck ribbons and coolers sponsored by Greenway Saddlery. 12. Futurity Committee Report –Susan Skripac. There were 7 nominated entries. Five entries successfully showed and the Futurity prize money will be divided between 5 participants. 13. Schooling Shows Committee Report- Michell Combs: see 2nd VP report 14. Education Committee Report – Jane Puckett The Board agreed to contract Lilo Fore as our clinician for the ADA Fall Educational clinic weekend. The clinic will take place in October. Final date to be set soon. Those who wish to participate in the clinic will be able to send in an application by the end of the month of July, and selection will take place by the end of August.
New Business: 15. Summer Shows: Westworld has confirmed the Summer show contract, 2 judges will be contracted. Summer Shows will be on August 21 and 22 inside the Equidome. This includes stabling. The whole show will be indoors with air conditioner. The Fall Fiesta Show is scheduled for November 6th and 7th of 2021. The Fall Show marks the new show season for 2022. 16. Education Committee discussion. Discussions started about the Annual Fall clinic. The clinician will be Lilo Fore. The education committee will meet separately over the next three months to finalize contract, venue, riders
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applications and selection committee.
17. 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. 18. Next meeting – July 12th, 2021 Via Zoom. Those who want to attend the meeting, please reach out to Tania Radda: taniaradda.ada@gmail.com 19. Adjournment 7:26 PM.
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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.
USDF Recommended Reading List USDF Training Manual (Classical Training of the Horse) – USDF The Principles of Riding – German National Equestrian Federation Advanced Techniques of Dressage – German National Equestrian Federation USDF Pyramid of Training – USDF The Gymnasium of the Horse – Gustav Steinbrecht The New Basic Training of the Young Horse – Ingrid & Reiner Klimke Cavalletti for Dressage and Jumping – Ingrid & Reiner Klimke When Two Spines Align – Beth Baumert Balance in Movement: The Seat of the Rider – Suzanne von Dietz Thinking Riding – Books 1 & 2 – Molly Sivewright The Complete Training of Horse and Rider – Alois Podhajsky The Riding Teacher – Alois Podhajsky An Anatomy of Riding – Drs. H. & V. Schusdziarra (Reprinted as Anatomy of Dressage with USDF as the co-publisher) Rider & Horse Back to Back – Susanne von Dietze Practical Dressage Manual – Bengt Ljungquist Dressage with Kyra – Kyra Kyrklund Dressage: A Guidebook for the Road to Success – Alfred Knopfhart The Competitive Edge II – Dr. Max Gahwyler Riding Logic – Wilhelm Müseler 101 Dressage Exercises for Horse & Rider – Jec Aristotle Ballou Equine Locomotion – Dr. Willem Back and Dr. Hilary Clayton
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NAC of ADA 2021 Board Members PRESIDENT: KIRSTEN KUZMANIC 951-440-4615 Kirstenk38@gmail.com V. PRESIDENT: KAY LAAKE 217-549-1186 Klaake08@gmail.com TREASURER: TRACI ZENNER 612-616-9956 Taz32406@aol.com SECRETARY: ANGELIQUE LEVELL 720-600-8717 Levell9angelique@yahoo.com FACEBOOK, WEB, NEWSLETTER: KAY LAAKE 217-549-1186 Klaake08@gmail.com COMMITTEES SHOW MANGER: KIRSTEN KUZMANIC, ANNE CALLAHAN, ANGELIQUE LEVELL CLINICS/EDUCATION: LAVONNE JACOBSEN, 405-509-4667, ljakemcm@yahoo.com
2021 Show Dates MAY 09 OCT. 02
AMERICAN RANCH, PRESCOTT AMERICAN RANCH, PRESCOTT
CLINICS: JUNE 07 WORKING EQUITATION: ANNE CALLAHAN RANCH, PAULDEN AUG. 26 & 27 WORKING EQUITATION & SCHOOLING SHOW: ANNE CALLAHAN RANCH, PAULDEN
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“The tricks are the easy part. The basics are the things that bite you in the bum all the way out.” - Charlotte Dujardin
2021 CALENDAR OF EVENTS JANUARY 22-24: Champagne Dressage Show. Contact Central Arizona Riding Academy for more information.
JULY 9-11: TDC Road Runner Dressage Show II: Pima County Fairgrounds, Tuscon, AZ
FEBRUARY 7: ADA Fun in February: Dale Creek Equestrian Village MARCH 13-14: Tuscon March Madness I/II: Location: Pima County Fairgrounds, Tuscon, AZ. Judges: Cheryl Holekamp, Ocala, FL and Joan Williams, Watsonville, CA
TD: Carolyn Vandenberg, TX
Entries close: Feb 25
Show secretary; Paula Madden cactusdresage@outlook.com
20: ADA Schooling Show: Dale Creek Equestrian Village, Judge: Sarah Lindsten APRIL
AUGUST 21-22: ADA Summer Heat Dressage Show, Location: WestWorld, Scottsdale, AZ in the Equidome with indoor stabling 26-27: NAC Working Equitation Clinic & Dressage Schooling Show, Location: Callahan Ranch, Paulden, AZ SEPTEMBER 12: ADA Members Only Schooling Show: WestWorld, Scottsdale, Judge: Cynthia Ganem 'R-WD & L' OCTOBER 2: NAC Dressage Schooling Show: American Ranch, Prescott, AZ, Judge: Michell Combs 'r' western 'r'
2: Western Dressage in The Desert: WestWorld, Scottsdale, Judge: Cynthia Ganem WD ‘R’ 3-4: ADA Spring Celebration: WestWorld, Scottsdale, Judges: Sandy Hotz & Paula Lacy MAY 1: ADA Dressage Schooling Show: Dale Creek Equestrian Village, Judge: Lynn McKinney 'L' 8: NAC Dressage Schooling Show: American Ranch, Prescott, AZ , Judge: Lynn Brinkley 'L' 8-9: Freestyle Clinic with Terry Ciotti Gallo, Central Arizona Riding Academy
NOVEMBER 6-7: ADA Fall Fiesta, Location: WestWorld, Scottsdale, AZ with use of the Equidome 20-21: Arizona State Dressage Championships: Pima County Fairgrounds, Tuscon, AZ
DECEMBER
29-30: Janet Foy Symposium, Location: Hipico, Santa Fe, 100 S. Polo Drive, Santa Fe, New Mexico, Contact: Kathleen Martin for more information kmartin05@msn.com JUNE 4-6: TDC Road Runner Dressage Show I: Pima County Fairgrounds, Tuscon, AZ 7: NAC Working Equitation Clinic: American Ranch, Prescott, AZ
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