ADA September Centerline

The

Centerline

Arizona Dressage Association

www.azdressage.org

Vol. 21, Issue 9

September 2021

Thank You Volunteers

T

he ADA Schooling Show Committee would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the owners, riders & horses who braved the heat to ride under cover for the ADA Member's Only Schooling Show at West Word on Sunday, September 12. Of course, there will never be a show without the amazing support system and volunteers we have!

A warm thank you to: Susan Skripac Amy Burnett Cindi Course

Cindy Hitchcock Lara Bowles

Nicole Zoet-Oostermeyer

And thank you to our judge and show secretary, Cynthia Ganem!

See you at our next schooling Show

Saturday, October 16 at Dale Creek Equestrian Center!

With much appreciation, Michell Combs, ADA Schooling Show Chair

BOARD

President:---------------------------- TaniaRadda, 480.235.7654 ------------------------ t.radda@azdressage.org 1st VP: -------------------------------- Kathy Smith

--------------------------------- ksmith@azdressage.org 2nd VP: ------------------------------- Michell Combs

--------------------------------- m.combs@azdressage.org Secretary: ---------------------------- Nicole Zoet-Oostermyer

---------------------------- ozranch3@aol.com Treasurer & Trustee of Records: Cynthia Ganem -------------------------------- cganem@azdressage.org Maeike Zoet ------------------------ m-zoet@yahoo.com Susan Skipric ----------------------Jane Brown ------------------------Heather Lynch --------------------Michelle Scarzone ---------------Amy Burnett -----------------------

Committees

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:

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

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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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Arizona Dressage Association Presents

Judging & Showing Skills Clinic

Lilo Fore

USEF “S” Judge in an educational clinic

October 2-3, 2021 now to be hosted at

Bar A Ranch

Originally from Germany, outside Dusseldorf, Liselotte (Lilo) Fore is the owner of "Sporthorse America" in Santa Rosa, California for which she has been honored for her major role in raising the quality of dressage training and horses to an international level. She served as an FEI 5 Star judge; in that capacity she has been a member of the Ground Jury for numerous international competitions such as the World Cup final in Las Vegas, Olympics, Pan American Games, and World Equestrian Games including the recent WEG in Normandy. She is among the founders and served as chair of the USDF Instructor-Trainer Certification Program. She is continuously involved in many educational programs for Dressage trainers, teachers and judges throughout the United States. Among countless other accolades and awards, in 2017, Lilo was inducted into the Roemer Foundation/USDF Hall of Fame for her contribution to the sport of dressage in the United States.

Auditor Fee (1 day only): $40 for ADA Members; $60 for non-ADA members Auditor Fee (both days): $60 for ADA Members; $90 for non-ADA members Register online today at https://azdressage.org/2021-ada-lilo-fore-judging-showing-skills-clinic/

Rider selections are complete. The audit will feature a variety of riders and horses at every level.

Interested in sponsoring? Contact: Amy Burnett at acb.aburnett@gmail.com or 602.696.5307 Bar A Ranch 28475 N. 84th Street Scottsdale, AZ 85266

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September Region 5 Message Congratulations to everyone from Region 5 who qualified and competed at the North American Youth Championships in Traverse City, Michigan and the USEF Festival of Champions at the end of August at Lamplight in Illinois! We are so proud of your accomplishments.

We are very much looking forward to seeing many of you at the 2021 USDF Region 5 Championships September 16-19 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It is a wonderful venue and a great area to visit. If you have some time to volunteer, please contact Jeffray at mjratgdf@aol.com. We could really use your help.

Don’t forget to declare if you’re thinking about attending the US Dressage Finals in November.

I look forward to seeing everyone at the USDF Convention in December! We are going to Houston this year, December 1st-4th. There will be a USDF Region 5 meeting during the convention and another one virtually before the convention, so you’ll have a couple of different opportunities to join in our discussions.

All Group Member Organization's (GMO) were asked to designate their delegates for the USDF convention Board of Governors meeting by August 31st and if not determined by that date, the GMO president would become the delegate. If the GMO delegate/president is not able to attend the convention, a proxy for that delegate can be submitted at any time up until the night before the BOG meeting at the convention. The advantage for the GMO is that the delegate will be known and can receive communication from the USDF office earlier. GMO Delegates are included on a list of USDF delegates to receive e-mail communications containing pertinent information on issues that will come before the 2021 BOG meeting at convention. If GMO’s have not yet sent in their delegate information, please do so as soon as possible.

Till next month!

Heather Petersen Region 5 Director

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ADA Summer Heat Show Results TRAINING LEVEL TEST 1 (C) Hicks, 133070 Arnold A Boy Named Sue Amateur 68.077% Nicola Valentine Baryshnikov JR/YR 67.308% TRAINING LEVEL TEST 2 (C) Hicks, 133070 Arnold A Boy Named Sue

Amateur

66.379%

TRAINING LEVEL TEST 3 (C) Hicks, Nicole Watches Klarchen Amateur 67.414% Kadriya Musina-Sallus Sol Invictus Amateur 65.690% Kadriya Musina-Sallus Facetime Amateur 63.103% Trisha Lane Decked with Chrome Amateur 62.241% Erica McLaughlin Foreman Amateur 61.034% Jamie Pothast One Diva Amateur 58.103% Nicola Valentine Baryshnikov JR/YR 67.759% Maryellen Loes Arthur WH JR/YR 65.862% Sophia Erickson Trinidad JR/YR 61.724% Paula Paglia Rose Rhapsodie Open 73.621% Tasha Dietzgen Rejoice of Rubignon Open 65.690% Marlena Obrzut HD Jefferson Open 61.552% TRAINING LEVEL TEST OF CHOICE (C) Stine-Masek, Kadriya Musina-Sallus Facetime Amateur 71.379% Nicole Watches Klarchen Amateur 67.931% Kadriya Musina-Sallus Sol Invictus Amateur 65.517% Jamie Pothast One Diva Amateur 62.931% Erica McLaughlin Foreman Amateur 62.931% Paula Paglia Rose Rhapsodie Open 73.103% Marlena Obrzut HD Jefferson Open 66.724% Tasha Dietzgen Rejoice of Rubignon Open 64.828%

TRAINING LEVEL TEST 1 Opportunity (C) Stine-Masek, Isabella Erickson Hocus Pocus JR/YR 63.654%

TRAINING LEVEL TEST 2 Opportunity (C) Hicks, Isabella Erickson Hocus Pocus JR/YR 65.345%

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FIRST LEVEL TEST 1 (C) Stine-Masek, Colleen Reiter WT Daisha Amateur 59.828% Kristine Janisko Amour De Chrome Open 63.448%

FIRST LEVEL TEST 2 (C) Hicks, Kristine Janisko Amour De Chrome Open 66.571% Amanda Vines Justus SSM Open 64.286%

FIRST LEVEL TEST 3 (C) Stine-Masek, Alanna Almgren Ilegro HB Amateur 67.500% Cynthia Coleman Ansero Amateur 64.861% Karrin Taylor Last Chapter Amateur 64.306% Colleen Reiter WT Daisha Amateur 60.694% Sophia Erickson Trinidad JR/YR 57.917% Taylor Lindsten WonderElla Open 63.056%

FIRST LEVEL TEST OF CHOICE (C) Hicks, Cynthia Coleman Ansero Amateur 63.194% Sharon Zovod Winterlilie Amateur 56.528%

SECOND LEVEL TEST 1 (C) Stine-Masek, Kimberley Kolstad Quill GHA Amateur 56.757% Meghan Cassidy ALLEGHENY Amateur 55.000% Kristine Janisko Kendrick Open 67.703%

SECOND LEVEL TEST 2 (C) Stine-Masek, Kristine Janisko Kendrick Open 73.293%

SECOND LEVEL TEST 3 (C) Hicks, Karen McGee Aaron F Amateur 57.976% Alanna Almgren Ilegro HB Amateur 57.857% Deborah Lindley Sir Renity GHA Amateur 56.548% Stacey Lent Galante Da Prata Amateur 56.310%

SECOND LEVEL TEST OF CHOICE (C) Hicks, Meghan Cassidy ALLEGHENY Amateur 60.676% Stacey Lent Galante Da Prata Amateur 59.643% Alanna Almgren Ilegro HB Amateur 59.405% Karen McGee Aaron F Amateur 57.024% Deborah Lindley Sir Renity GHA Amateur 49.286%

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Taylor Lindsten Danity Open 62.703% Nicholas Madsen American Style Open 62.162% THIRD LEVEL TEST 1 (C) Stine-Masek, Jamil Kassum Everoy Amateur 64.865% Allison Evans Shepherd Wallace G Amateur 61.351% Beth Martinec Kalires Chief Lyanough Amateur 58.514% Courtney Cahill Khaleesi Amateur 55.270% Wendy Riddell Galaxy Quest Open 75.270% Nicholas Madsen American Style Open 59.324%

THIRD LEVEL TEST 3 (C) Hicks, Cindy Hitchcock Rubiana MSF Amateur 59.125% Wendy Riddell Galaxy Quest Open 68.000% Catherine Brown Icarus Open 65.375% Taylor Lindsten Wallace G Open 63.625% Miguel Undabarrena SE Africano Open 61.875% Miguel Undabarrena Kalires Chief Lyanough Open 60.625%

THIRD LEVEL TEST OF CHOICE (C) Stine-Masek, Cindy Hitchcock Rubiana MSF Amateur 59.324% Courtney Cahill Khaleesi Amateur 58.243% Miguel Undabarrena SE Africano Open 65.125%

FOURTH LEVEL TEST 3 (C) Stine-Masek, Christie E. Jones Claudio Amateur 53.889%

FOURTH LEVEL TEST OF CHOICE (C) Hicks, Jennifer Tobie SRC Adriana+ Amateur 59.861%

PRIX ST GEORGES (C) Stine-Masek, Michele Lepire Stonewall Good Deal Lady Amateur 62.059% Wendy Riddell Emoji Open 63.235% Krista Peek Alexa Bella Open 62.059% Miguel Undabarrena Imperio Do Castanheiro Open 58.235%

INTERMEDIATE II (C) Hicks, Paula Paglia Slipstream Open 62.059%

FEI TOC, Specify Test (C) Hicks, Cynthia Ganem Miguel Al Vida Amateur 50.882% 8 | THE CENTERLINE | SEPTEMBER 2021

Marlena Obrzut Samiro 335 Open 62.059%

USDF MUSICAL FREESTYLE TOC (C) Stine-Masek, Taylor Lindsten Danity Open 67.800%

INTRODUCTORY LEVEL TEST A (C) Hicks, Danna Johnston Khallaghan Amateur 63.125%

INTRODUCTORY LEVEL TEST C (C) Stine-Masek, Cathy Lee Jones Stella Blue Amateur 64.000%

ADA Some More Heat Show Results TRAINING LEVEL TEST 1 (C) Stine-Masek, 133070 Arnold A Boy Named Sue

Amateur

61.346%

TRAINING LEVEL TEST 2 (C) Stine-Masek, 133070 Arnold A Boy Named Sue

Amateur

62.759%

TRAINING LEVEL TEST 3 (C) Stine-Masek, Kadriya Musina-Sallus Facetime Amateur 70.345% Nicole Watches Klarchen Amateur 68.103% Erica McLaughlin Foreman Amateur 67.931% Karrin Taylor Last Chapter Amateur 67.759% Kadriya Musina-Sallus Sol Invictus Amateur 64.655% Jamie Pothast One Diva Amateur 60.000% Nicola Valentine Baryshnikov JR/YR 68.276% Maryellen Loes Arthur WH JR/YR 65.000% Sophia Erickson Trinidad JR/YR 63.793% Marlena Obrzut HD Jefferson Open 66.724% Tasha Dietzgen Rejoice of Rubignon Open 65.345%

TRAINING LEVEL TEST OF CHOICE (C) Hicks, Erica McLaughlin Foreman Amateur 67.586% Nicole Watches Klarchen Amateur 67.069% Kadriya Musina-Sallus Sol Invictus Amateur 65.345% SEPTEMBER 2021 |THE CENTERLINE | 9

Trisha Lane Decked with Chrome Amateur 65.345% Kadriya Musina-Sallus Facetime Amateur 65.172% Paula Paglia Rose Rhapsodie Open 74.483% Training Level Test 1 Opportunity (C) Hicks, Isabella Erickson Hocus Pocus JR/YR 65.962%

Training Level Test 2 Opportunity (C) Hicks, Isabella Erickson Hocus Pocus JR/YR 63.448%

FIRST LEVEL TEST 1 (C) Hicks, Colleen Reiter WT Daisha Amateur 63.621% Nicola Valentine Baryshnikov JR/YR 63.793% FIRST LEVEL TEST 2 (C) Hicks, Amanda Vines Justus SSM Open 71.000%

FIRST LEVEL TEST 3 (C) Hicks, Alanna Almgren Ilegro HB Amateur 65.972% Maren Cochran Ravyn Amateur 65.278% Karrin Taylor Last Chapter Amateur 64.028% Cynthia Coleman Ansero Amateur 63.472% Colleen Reiter WT Daisha Amateur 60.972% Sophia Erickson Trinidad JR/YR 56.806% Kristine Janisko Amour De Chrome Open 68.611% Amanda Vines Justus SSM Open 65.972% Taylor Lindsten WonderElla Open 64.861% FIRST LEVEL TEST OF CHOICE (C) Stine-Masek, Cynthia Coleman Ansero Amateur 68.472% Maren Cochran Ravyn Amateur 67.286%

SECOND LEVEL TEST 1 (C) Stine-Masek, Kimberley Kolstad Quill GHA Amateur 60.946%

SECOND LEVEL TEST 3 (C) Stine-Masek, Alanna Almgren Ilegro HB Amateur 61.429% Deborah Lindley Sir Renity GHA Amateur 58.929% Karen McGee Aaron F Amateur 57.381% Mary Lipton Logan Amateur 55.595% 10 | THE CENTERLINE | SEPTEMBER 2021

SECOND LEVEL TEST OF CHOICE (C) Stine-Masek, Deborah Lindley Sir Renity GHA Amateur 60.000% Alanna Almgren Ilegro HB Amateur 59.881% Karen McGee Aaron F Amateur 59.286% Kimberley Kolstad Quill GHA Amateur 56.892%

THIRD LEVEL TEST 1 (C) Stine-Masek, Courtney Cahill Khaleesi Amateur 55.405% Wendy Riddell Galaxy Quest Open 71.216% Nicholas Madsen American Style Open 59.324% THIRD LEVEL TEST 3 (C) Stine-Masek, Wendy Riddell Galaxy Quest Open 70.750% Taylor Lindsten Wallace G Open 69.125% Catherine Brown Icarus Open 66.875% Miguel Undabarrena SE Africano Open 65.750% Miguel Undabarrena Kalires Chief Lyanough Open 62.125%

THIRD LEVEL TEST OF CHOICE (C) Hicks, Courtney Cahill Khaleesi Amateur 57.162% Beth Martinec Kalires Chief Lyanough Amateur 55.946% Miguel Undabarrena SE Africano Open 65.000% Nicholas Madsen American Style Open 57.973%

FOURTH LEVEL TEST 3 (C) Hicks, Christie E. Jones Claudio Amateur 50.278% Jennifer Tobie SRC Adriana+ Open 59.583%

PRIX ST GEORGES (C) Hicks, Michele Lepire Stonewall Good Deal Lady Amateur 53.971% Jeanette Lundgren Zanzybar Amateur 52.941% Krista Peek Alexa Bella Open 64.559% Miguel Undabarrena Altivo MABU Open 60.294% Wendy Riddell Emoji Open 58.824% Miguel Undabarrena Imperio Do Castanheiro Open 58.088%

Intermediare II (C) Stine-Masek, Paula Paglia Slipstream Open 63.471%

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FEI TOC (C) Stine-Masek, Cynthia Ganem Miguel Al Vida Amateur 56.324% Marlena Obrzut Samiro 335 Open 71.324% USDF MUSICAL FREESTYLE (C) Hicks, Taylor Lindsten Danity Open 68.200% INTRODUCTORY LEVEL TEST A (C) Hicks, Danna Johnston Khallaghan A Amateur 68.750% INTRODUCTORY LEVEL TEST C (C) Hicks, Cathy Lee Jones Stella Blue Amateur 66.750%

Dressage Seat Equitation (C) Hicks, Kali Riddell Stonewall Good Deal Lady JR/YR 78.000%

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BETH BAUMERT EDUCATIONAL CLINIC Author of WHEN TWO SPINES ALIGN: DRESSAGE DYNAMICS and HOW TWO MINDS MEET November 27 & 28, 2021 Location: Sage Mountain Equestrian Center, 28345 N. 84th Street, Scottsdale, 85266

Beth Baumert was the initial editor for Dressage Today magazine, and later served as its technical editor for nearly 25 years. In that capacity, she was in constant contact with the best dressage riders in the world as they discussed and wrote about the technical aspects of dressage. From this depth of knowledge, Beth wrote her first book, When Two Spines Align. It continues to serve as a “bible” for serious dressage riders. Beth has been a USDF-Certified Instructor since nearly the inception of the program, and is an "L" graduate judge. She is President and CEO of The Dressage Foundation. Beth lives in Wellington, FL, and Columbia Lake, CT. Her favorite vacation spot is Sedona and the entire Baumert clan will be there the week before the clinic.

Rider Fee $165 each day (includes a box lunch) Turn-outs with shade and water - $35 a day (bring your own hay).

Trailer-in fee is $20 a day.

Auditor Fee $25 one day only, $40 for both days (bring a chair). Box lunch $15 extra.

There will be 8 riders, chosen in order of request, and must commit to ride on both days. A list of alternates will be kept.

Beth will conduct a lecture on the first day before the rides and during the lunch.

Please email rider and auditor requests to Pamela Polydoros: icyclipper@aol.com SEPTEMBER 2021 |THE CENTERLINE | 13

Print Form

ADA Schooling Show Entry Form 2021 Arizona Dressage Association is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization

October ,16 2021 (Saturday) - Dale Creek Equestrian Village (closing date - Oct 2nd) Judge: Lois Whittington ' L '

If a show is over subscribed, all riders will be included based on entry postmark date, up to the closing date.

If there are more entries (all with a closing date postmark) than can be scheduled, priority will be given to ADA members.

NO REFUNDS AFTER CLOSING DATE NO CHANGES TO RIDE TIMES AFTER SHOW BEGINS EXCEPT TO FILL SCRATCHES OR "NO SHOWS"

Cost: $25 per class Schooling Only: $20 per day (not riding in front of the judge) Day Stall: Check with the stable owner for availability Non Member Fee: $20.00 one day fee for non-members for classes or schooling.

Year End Schooling Show Awards: A one-time nomination form for EACH horse and rider combination.

Riding Attire: Boots or half chaps with a heeled shoe, a shirt with sleeves and an ASTM-SEI certified helmet.

Rules: All USEF/USDF rules apply, except for the riding attire. The certified helmet must be worn at all times while mounted.

Show CLASSES OFFERED - PLEASE CHECK THE CLASSES YOU WISH TO ENTER USDF Intro Test

A

B

C

1

Training Level Test

3 First Level Test

2

1

2

3

Second Level Test

1

2

TOC - Test of Choice (Includes All Classes Third Level Test

1

2

3 Fourth Level Test

1

2

3

FEI TOC - Test of Choice

ETOC - Eventer Test of Choice or ATOC- Alternative Dressage (Gaited NWHA / Western Dressage Test

Level

Horse: Rider Street

Ride times will be sent to:

City

Email:

State Owner

Zip

Face coverings to be worn except when on horseback

Waiver of Liability: By signing this entry form, I acknowledge that I fully understand that there are risk of serious bodily

injury, including death, and risk of damage to or loss of personal property. In consideration for me or my child being allowed to enter, participate in and observe, and/or my horse being permitted to be ridden in, the above listed equine activity, I hereby for myself, my child, my heirs, agents and assigns, agree to waive, release and forever discharge any and all claims, rights and causes of action against the facility, its owners, employees, volunteers, the Arizona Dressage Association, its officers, directors, members, agents and volunteers (ADA) for injury or damage caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by negligence of ADA or the facility, and I agree to hold ADA or the facility harmless against all claims and causes of action for any alleged or actual injury or damage which I, my child, my agents, or my horse, may cause to any person or property. I voluntarily assume all risks associated with my or my child’s or my horse’s participation in this activity and with being present on the grounds where this activity is held. I further agree to be bound by the rules under which this activity is conducted.

Note: ENTRY FORM WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNLESS SIGNED AND DATED. NO REFUNDS AFTER CLOSING DATE

Rider Signature Owner/Agent Signature Parent/Guardian Signature (For Riders under the age of 18) 12/11

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Please write clearly

Date Date Date

PLEASE CHECK DIVISION JR

AA

OPEN

Entry Fees $20 non-member Total MAKE CHECKS TO:

ADA

MAIL ENTRIES TO: Cynthia Ganem 1213 E Villa Maria Drive Phoenix, AZ 85022-1222 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Ganem c.ganem@azdressage.org

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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.

Rider:

Rider (check one)

Street:

Horse (choose from list below)

OPEN

Intro Training First Second Third Fourth PSG I1 I2 GP

City: State:

AA

JR

Zip:

Email:

Today's Date Owner Phone:

CHECKS PAYABLE TO: ‘ADA’ MAIL NOMINATION TO: Cynthia Ganem 1213 E Villa Maria Drive Phoenix, Arizona 85022

OR GIVE THE NOMINATION TO: The Show Manager OR INCLUDE WITH YOUR ENTRY

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Cynthia Ganem c.ganem@azdressage.org

Good Luck and THANK YOU for your support of the ADA Schooling Show Series

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The Art of The Musical Freestyle - by Beth Martinec -

A musical freestyle can be a fun way to show off your horse, your creativity and your personality.

It allows you to combine the technical elements of a test while showing off the artistic beauty of classical dressage – the ultimate way to “dance with your horse”.

Musical freestyles are not only reserved for the highest levels and can be performed at Training, First, Second, Third, and Fourth Level. Competitors must demonstrate proficiency by receiving a minimum combined score of 63% in the highest test of the level in which they wish to perform.

There are a few exceptions to this rule for championship classes and 2019 USDF 3rd Level Freestyle juniors and young riders. More on the subject of eligibility can be found at Event: Date: Judge: Position: usdf.org Competitor No.: TIME

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Suggested schedule time: 10 minutes per ride

MAXIMUM:

Name:

The entire musical freestyle must be completed in a maximum of five minutes for all levels, but there is no minimum time limit. The timer starts with the horse's move off after the entry halt and salute and ends with the final salute. To enter the arena, the rider has 30 seconds with the start of the music. Exceeding any of these time requirements will result in point deductions or elimination.

Judging is done based on two categories, technical execution and artistic impression. Technical execution is the performance of the compulsory movements just as they would be judged in a standard dressage test. Artistic impression is judged based on the components of harmony, choreography, and degree of difficulty, music, and interpretation.

Even though it's called a freestyle, there are compulsory elements that are required to be shown for each level. The scoresheet (see example included right of the third level 16 | THE CENTERLINE | SEPTEMBER 2021

5 minutes

Horse:

No minimum time

©2018 United States Dressage Federation (USDF) and United States Equestrian Federation (USEF).

All rights reserved.

Reproduction without permission is prohibited by law.

Neither USDF nor USEF is responsible for any errors or omissions in the publication or for the use of its copyrighted material in an unauthorized manner.

Scoresheet effective dates: December 1, 2018 - November 30, 2022

TECHNICAL EXECUTION Note: Omitted compulsory elements receive a “0”. Judges Marks for Technical Execution must be given in half or full points (no tenths). All trot work must be done sitting.

COMPULSORY ELEMENTS & PRELIMINARY MARKS

POSSIBLE POINTS

1. Medium walk (20m continuous)

10

2. Extended walk (20m continuous)

10

3. Shoulder-in RIGHT in collected trot (12m min.)

10

4. Shoulder-in LEFT in collected trot (12m min.)

10

5. Trot half-pass RIGHT in collected trot

10

6. Trot half-pass LEFT in collected trot

10

7. Extended trot on straight line

10

9. Canter half-pass LEFT in collected canter

10

11. Flying change of lead LEFT

FINAL SCORE

REMARKS

2

10

10

12. Extended canter on straight line

10

13. Halt with salute on centerline, first and final

10

14. Rhythm, energy and elasticity

10

Further Remarks:

COEFFICIENT

10

8. Canter half-pass RIGHT in collected canter

10. Flying change of lead RIGHT

JUDGE’S MARKS

Total Technical Execution (150 points possible) Deductions (forbidden movements) Errors (2 points off for each error, not cumulative) Final Technical Execution (150 points possible) Forbidden movements will incur a deduction of 4 points from Total Execution for each forbidden movement, but not for each recurrence of the same movement.

Third Level Forbidden: Any movement or transition found only in tests above the level. Exceptions are listed under Additionally Allowed.

Additionally Allowed: Walk half-pirouette (no more than 180 degrees), half-pass zig-zag in trot, canter to halt, counter-change of hand in canter (only one change of direction), medium trot and/or canter on a curved line. Flying changes shown in sequence of every five strides or more.

scoresheet) lists the required movements that must be shown. The compulsory elements of the freestyle are also limited to only those in the level being ridden or to movements for the levels below. It is forbidden to incorporate any movements from higher levels. The scoresheet lists all the compulsory elements and has a list at the bottom of forbidden elements and additionally allowed movements.

Choosing the music is one of the most important parts of putting together a freestyle. The best freestyles have music that is of one genre, style or theme. Music that sounds cohesive and has an underlying theme is scored more favorably than a compilation of unrelated songs. While the tempo and beat of the music does not have to strictly align with the natural gaits of the horse, it does create a better performance if the music is used to accentuate the horse’s movements and tempo, and highlights the technical components of the performance.

The second most important aspect to creating a performance with high artistic impression is the choreography. This consists of several factors such as cohesiveness, use of space, balance, creativity and degree of difficulty.

Choreography should not be used to replicate something that looks like a standard dressage test that has been set to music, rather it should be a creative combination of movements that creates a beautiful, balanced pattern. Good choreography can be used to highlight the strengths of your horse while minimizing any weaknesses.

There is a wealth of information available on usdf.org on the rules and guidelines for the musical freestyle. Just go to: usdf.org/education/ other-programs/musicalfreestyle/index.asp

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Can you spare a few minutes each week to support The Dressage Foundation?

TDF is dedicated to supporting and growing dressage. By joining us as a TDF GMO rep, we can work together to grow our sport.

What is the GMO Rep program?

TDF is looking for people to help spread the word about the wide variety of grants that TDF provides for youth, amateurs, professionals, breeders, and GMOs like yours. TDF is looking for a representative from each GMO nationwide and your GMO does NOT have a rep.

How does this program work?

Reps will be our “on the ground” support to spread TDF information through flyers, posters, banners, and social media. Each rep will receive a packet of marketing materials to take to their local shows, clinics, and other events.

Why should you help TDF? As a donor-supported non-profit, TDF’s mission is to support people and GMOs like yours to grow dressage.

The more we work together the deeper impact we can have. Being a part of this program also keeps you updated on grant deadlines and new opportunities.

GMO Reps for TDF receive: • TDF branded hat, bag, and more!

• Special monthly e-newsletter for GMO Reps only • Meet-Ups and invitations to TDF special events including those only for our GMO reps • GMO recognition on TDF website • Inclusion in GMO rep only Facebook group (great for networking!)

• Special prizes throughout the year Time Expectations: This program is not meant to take up much of your time. We understand your time is valuable! Normal weeks should take less than a half-hour of your time, even that might be pushing it. Taking items to an event or being a TDF representative may take up more time. As you can see, we want to be respectful of your time.

Time expectations will really vary based on what is going on. TDF would like to ask for at least one year of commitment.

Next Steps: • Identify who from your GMO would make a great TDF rep or maybe it’s yourself?

• Sign-up here: https://bit.ly/3BOfZr9 We cannot thank you enough for everything that you already do for our dressage community. We are so excited to continue to build up our sport and support the amazing people in dressage.

Sara Weiss Director of Grants and Programs 402-434-8585 www.dressagefoundation.org

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Futurity Nominations

NOMINA TE NO W Do you h ! a ve a y ou ng horse that is ju itching t st o get to t he show Nomina ring? te that fu ture star AD A F u t n ow f or urity to b the e held at Celebrat t h e S pring ion 2022 https://a . Link to zdressag : e.org/ad a f u turitycompeti tion/

If you have any questions about nomination, qualification, or the classes to be entered next spring, call Susan Skripac @ 315-558-2938

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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 26 NED LEIGH: HORSEMANSHIP & SAFE TRAILER LOADING OCT. 16 & 17 CYNTHIA COLLINS "LUNA TUNES" FREESTYLE CLINIC:

RANDI WAGNER'S RANCH, PRESCOTT

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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 2-3: Lilo Fore Judging & Showing Skills Clinic: Bar A

Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ, COntact Amy Burnett for more

information: acb.aburnett@gmail.com

2: Western Dressage in The Desert: WestWorld, Scottsdale,

Judge: Cynthia Ganem WD ‘R’

2: NAC Dressage Schooling Show: American Ranch, Prescott, AZ,

Judge: Michell Combs 'r' western 'r'

3-4: ADA Spring Celebration: WestWorld, Scottsdale, Judges:

Sandy Hotz & Paula Lacy

16: ADA Dressage Schooling Show: Dale Creek Equestrian Village,

Judge: Lois Whittington 'L'

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 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

16-17: NAC Cynthia Collins "Luna Tunes" Freestyle Clinic,

Randy Wagner's Ranch, Prescott

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 27-28: Beth Baumert Clinic: Sage Mountain. Contact Pam

Polydoros for more information: icyclipper@aol.com DECEMBER

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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