ESDCTA Collective Remarks June 2021 by Mead Creative

ESDCTA MAGAZINE

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WWW.ESDCTA.ORG June 2021

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President’s Message

Horse Treats

ESDCTA Grants

The Amateur Dilemma

News from Outside the Ring

Hoof Foot Falls are Now Music to My Ears

Show Results

Are you looking to get more involved and help make a difference with ESDCTA? Join our Board of Trustees! We are currently looking to fill the Membership Co- Chair Position. This position would work together with the Membership Chair to track membership renewals and help field questions. You would also be included in monthly meetings and can influence and participate in planning ESDCTA events! If you are interested, please reach out to Holly Cornell – president@esdcta.org

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Happy Spring! I hope everyone is getting out and enjoying the great spring weather. As the show season gets underway, remember to check the Show Calendar and Show Omnibus regularly so you don’t miss any additions or updates. Results of shows are displayed on the Website in “For Competitors” tab, “Results” section, or click this link: https://www.esdcta.org/show-results-2021/ For all our Show Organizers, please be sure to forward your results as soon as possible to our Results coordinator Lori at results@esdcta.org As a non-profit organization, we rely heavily on volunteers in order to continue to hold and run our shows. Please pitch in whenever you can to help keep our shows running smoothly. In addition to helping the club, you gain valuable knowledge while volunteering and accumulate volunteer hours that can be applied to year-end awards or grants. Remember to appreciate your horse by being free with pats, praise, carrots and apples. A horse is worth more than riches. Spanish proverb (Editor’s note: if you own a horse, you’ve probably spent all your riches on said horse anyway.)

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Board of Trustees OFFICERS

Phone only before 9 p.m. please

President

Holly Cornell

president@esdcta.org

732.208.8715

Vice President

Ellen Brindle-Clark

vicepresident@esdcta.org

609.351.1054

Secretary

Ruth McCormick

secretary@esdcta.org

201.240.4505

Treasurer

Betty Adduci

treasurer@esdcta

610.564.9169

3340 Curley Ct, Mullins SC 29574 Executive Board Dressage at Large

Jena Rondinelli

datlargeMAL@esdcta.org

732.814.1117

Eventing at Large

Jennifer Duelfer

eatlargeMAL@esdcta.org

732.598.3077

Dressage Competitions

Dr. Lisa Toaldo

dressage@esdcta.org

201.874.0373

Eventing Competitions

Janice Pellegrino

eventing@esdcta.org

Marketing

Erin Gale

marketing@esdcta.org

Membership

Vacant

membership@esdcta.org

Membership

Heidi Lemack

membership@esdcta.org

609.306.8221

Finance

Gary Maholic

finance@esdcta.org

215.489.1557

Education

Victoria Shilton

education@esdcta.org

6093511054

Youth

Stephanie Warner

youth@esdcta.org

NJEAB Representative

Carolyn Montgomery

crunner141@comcast.net

Awards

Becky Kuc

awards@esdcta.org

Calendars/Activities

Mia Zimmerman

activities@esdcta.org

Grants

Holly Cornell

grants@esdcta.org

Equipment

Wilma Pfeffer

dressage@esdcta.org

OFF BOARD COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Newsletter

Meredith Rogers

newsletter@esdcta.org

Vacant

nominations@esdcta.org

Omnibus

Mia Zimmerman

calendar@esdcta.org

Show Results

Lori Kelly

results@esdcta.org

Nominating

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CROSS COUNTRY... News Across Our Region COMMUNITY NEWS

Milestone

If you’re reading this, you are probably a member of ESDCTA, but I’m sure you know of someone who rides dressage or events who is not a member. You know all about the wonderful things offered like educational programs, clinics with big name trainers, horse shows, year-end awards, and not least, that sense of being part of a community of likeminded people. The more members ESDCTA has, the better the programs we can offer. Our membership numbers are also important considerations when state and local governments decide on legislature that affects us (like open space), and we advocate for our sports (we’re working on better footing at the HPNJ). Please reach out to your equestrian buddies and tell them about all of the benefits of membership and have them sign up. The more the merrier!

Please Contact Linda Marciante if you know any ESDCTA members who have achieved any Milestones. Success at a show, regional/national/international award, new horse, or anything else you want to celebrate.

WHAT’S YOUR TALENT?? Let us know what you would like to help us with in 2021. All skills and interests wanted. Have an idea? We want to hear about it. Remember, this club is what YOU make it. Contact president@esdcta.org if you are interested.

NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE

Have a great article that you would like to share? Please send article to: Meredith Rogers: newsletter@esdcta.org All submissions are due by the 15th of the month. Due to space considerations, the editor reserves the right to edit submitted articles. If necessary, articles will be edited and returned for your review. AND YOU GET VOLUNTEER HOUR FOR EACH STORY!

e-mail: lindalbbf@gmail.com

MEMBERSHIP QUESTIONS For membership questions including updating physical or e-mail addresses please contact: Heidi Lemack membership@esdcta.org

2021 ADVERTISING RATES

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You will receive an invoice for ad via email. Send Payment to: Betty Adduci 3340 Curley Ct, Mullins, SC 29574 Email: treasurer@esdcta.org

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The Amateur Dilemma By, Meredith Rogers

I don’t know if it’s a female thing, a generational thing, or what, but I know that society has never encouraged me to express pride in my accomplishments. This is actually a well-documented problem for women in business and it carries over into every-day life. Although there is something to be said for humility, standing up for success should not be something we’re afraid to do for fear of being labeled something undesirable. So here it goes…I took Leo to a horse show! It was a schooling show but we did second level (tests 2 and 3). We scored pretty decently despite his fear of the world. He didn’t spook once, just was tense. I’m so proud of him, and something else…I’m proud of myself. Just a short nine months ago we were barely doing training level. Since then, I fixed a lot of my position flaws, figured out contact, lost my fear of his spooking, and learned how to ride the movements. He didn’t have as much to overcome. Most importantly, we learned to trust each other. During this time, our bond has grown into a true partnership. It’s the best feeling in the world. Here’s the humility part…I did not do this alone. I had a lot of help and support. It took a lot of very hard work, and we’re hardly good – just way (way) better than we were. Dressage (all riding, really) is all about baby steps and the journey is never a straight shot. The next time you’re feeling good about anything you’ve accomplished, even if it’s as small as getting a square halt, which, by the way involves a lot more than just stopping, allow yourself to celebrate.

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Hoof Foot Falls are Now Music to My Ears By Paige Zimmerman

Recently I had my first foray into the world of creating musical freestyles! A few weeks ago I realized that since I have my USDF Bronze Medal, I am eligible to pursue my USDF Bronze Freestyle Bar, and so I plan on gathering some scores towards that award this year. I found that I really enjoyed the freestyle-making process from start to finish, and I definitely plan on making many more in the future. I’ve dreamt about riding freestyles for a very long time. In the Notes app on my phone, I keep an organized list of YouTube links to music I feel would make a great freestyle. For anyone who is thinking about doing a freestyle in the future, I highly suggest keeping a list and writing all of your ideas down. It helped immensely when I finally started to make the freestyle. I had all the music to choose from. For my freestyle with Ducati, I decided to use Earth, Wind & Fire because I felt it suited his swingy movement and the songs are lively and upbeat. I chose separate songs for my entry, trot work, walk work, canter work, and last centerline (which was in trot). For the USDF Bronze Freestyle Bar, you need 2 scores at a 1st level freestyle, 2 scores at a 2nd level freestyle, and 2 scores at a 3rd level freestyle (all over 65%). I decided to start out with 1st level, since this was my first time making one. I only had two weeks COLLECTIVE REMARKS

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to make it, since I had signed up to show it on May 6 at the Bucks County Horse Park. It was a bit of a tight timeline to say the least. The first step was to put together the choreography and draw it out on paper, making sure that I hit all the required elements while simultaneously showcasing Ducati’s best movements. Then, we went to the BCHP to school and I rode all the choreography and got a video of it without the music. After that, I was ready to begin the editing process. I intended to use a free program, so I started the editing process with GarageBand, a program that comes with all Apple devices. However, I soon discovered that there was no way to change the tempo of individual tracks, meaning that I couldn’t speed up my trot music independently from the rest of the project-- everything sped up instead of only the selected portion of music. I quickly abandoned Garageband to use Audacity, which is another free program. It is much more efficient and effective in my opinion, though it is a little more difficult to learn. However, I recalled when I went to the USDF Annual Convention in Georgia a few years ago, during a freestyle seminar, the professional who gave the lecture said that she used Audacity for her editing, so I decided to give it my best shot. A couple of takeaways from editing my music are that (1) it is important to not edit the music too much once you have it in the program so that the music doesn’t lose quality, and (2) make sure that you listen to the songs after making each change to make sure it’s exactly the way you want it, so that you can go back and make changes before getting too far along in the process. Once I got used to using the program, the editing process went smoothly, even though it can be a bit tedious as you go through and listen to the pieces over and over again. That is just another reason that you should actually enjoy the music you’re editing: you have to listen to it on repeat! After finishing the editing process, I schooled my test to the music, but I didn’t have a regulation arena available, so I just had to work from the sound of the music. It actually lined up pretty well, so I made a few changes and my dad burned a CD for me. After that, we were off to the show! I had never run through the final music and test in its entirety, but sometimes you just have to give it your best shot and work with what you have. 8

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In retrospect, I wish that I had practiced to the music playing over loudspeakers because Ducati was a bit startled by it and became a little tense and tight. He relaxed by the end of the ride, and we ended on a great score of 76%, including an 8.5 for the free walk! If I had given myself more time to practice with the music, I’m sure that we would’ve had more confidence and flow in the arena. But it was not bad for our first try at a freestyle! For anyone aiming for awards or just wanting to have fun riding to music, I highly recommend being involved in the process and making your own-- it’s incredibly rewarding to see your dreams and vision come to life! Riding to music is totally different than riding a test, and now that I’ve experienced it, I think it’s a lot more fun and gratifying! I’m excited to do it again.

Horse Treats By, Meredith Rogers

I definitely prefer the one “horsepower” of my equine partner to the 225 in my car, but I find it a very strange term when I look at the size of my car compared to my horse (the horse is bigger). The term dates back to when horses still ruled the world. In 1702, Thomas Savery, an English inventor, wrote in The Miner’s Friend: “So that an engine which will raise as much water as two horses, working together at one time in such a work, can do…” James Watt (1736-1819), a Scottish engineer took the concept further to help market his improved steam engine. He discovered that a pony could lift a 100-pound weight at the rate of 220 feet per minute over a four-hour shift, which equals 22,000 foot-pounds per minute (a foot-pound [ft-lb] is the work used to move one pound by one foot). He increased this figure by a half (+11,000 ft-lb) because he thought a horse was 50% more powerful than a pony, and called it one horsepower (33,000 ft-lb per minute = 550 ft-lb per second). He confirmed this by testing a “brewery horse,” which he found was able to produce 32,400 ft-lb per minute, and rounded up. Thereby, the definition of one horsepower became the power needed to lift 550 lb by 1 foot in 1 second.

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ESDCTA Grants One of the many benefits of membership is the availability of ESDCTA Grants. The Grants committee has recently overhauled the grants requirements, and below is a summary of the changes for 2021: General rules for Education and Dom Perignon Grants:  Grants can be used for: clinics, lessons with an upper-level trainer you don’t usually train with, annual conventions, summer camp, regional or national competitions. Not to be used for clothing, tack, regular lessons, or horse-only training  Only one grant per person per calendar year Education Grant:  Each grant is $250, available to all members in good standing – Youth, Amateurs, Professionals  8 hours volunteer time are required: 4 hours needs to be earned by the applicant, 4 hours can be gifted (may use left-over hours from previous year). Preference will be given to applicants who have more ESDCTA volunteer hours  Following the activity the grant was used for, you will need to write an article for the newsletter about the experience (help is available from the Newsletter Editor)  Assist in obtaining items for the Silent Auction and assist with the Awards Banquet Lazelle Knocke Dom Perignon Grant (Adults only):  No changes for 2021 LYDF (Lendon’s Youth Dressage Festival) Grant, held at Hits-On-The-Hudson showgrounds in Saugerties, NY:  Two grants of $250 each, available for either Dressage or Eventing Youth only  One score of 55% or more for dressage riders, or one score of 45% or lower for event riders, from an ‘L’ judge or higher  8 hours volunteer time are required:4 hours needs to be earned by the applicant; 4 hours can be gifted (preference will be given to applicants who have more ESDCTA volunteer hours)  Following the Festival, you will need to write an article for the newsletter about the experience (help is available from the Newsletter Editor)  Assist in obtaining items for the Silent Auction and assist with the Awards Banquet Application Process:  Applications completed and submitted to the Grants committee by the end of the month will be reviewed by the Grants Committee for completeness, and then considered at the next monthly Board meeting.  Grants will be awarded based on a first-come, first-served basis during the competition year, assuming all requirements are met.  Funds will be distributed once the activity is complete and the article for the Newsletter has been submitted.  Click here to see all the details and application: https://www.esdcta.org/home/grants/ 10

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News from Outside the Ring Olympics Here We Come Although whether the Olympics will actually happen is still not a done-deal, the United States is continuing on like they were. The US Eventing Team has been announced, and will be led by Erik Duvander as Chef d’Equipe and Jenni Autry as Team Leader. The team is comprised on Phillip Dutton (West Grove, PA) and Z, Elisabeth Halliday-Sharp (Lexington, KY) and Deniro Z, Boyd Martin (Cochranville, PA), and Luke 140, and Doug Payne (Aiken, SC [who started out a local boy]) and Vandiver. The alternates are (in order) Tamra Smith (Murietta, CA) and Mai Baum, Will Faudree (Southern Pines, NC) and Mama’s Magic Way, Will Coleman (Gordonsville, VA) and Off The Road, Sydney Elliott (Bossier City, LA) and QC Diamantaire, Bruce Davidson Jr (Unionville, PA) and Carlevo, and Lauren Nicholson (The Plains, VA) and Vermiculus. Good luck to all! You Are What You Eat Canada’s show jumping team will not be headed over to Tokyo for the Olympics because team member, Nicole Walker was disqualified after testing positive for a cocaine metabolite (benzoylecgonine) during the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru. Her scores were dropped, putting the Canadian team into seventh place in the team event, which was out of the running. It turns out that Walker imbibed some South American tea during breakfast at the hotel during the event. The tea contained coca, which may be illegal in Canada, but is still consumed in several South American countries as an altitude sickness remedy. Back in January, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Lausanne, Switzerland) denied her appeal. In May, they agreed that the cocaine metabolite was inadvertently ingested, but they did not reinstate the Canadian team for the Olympics. Canada will be able to send an individual horse and rider to the games.

Harmonic Dressage Book Gail Hoff, PhD

Ride Back to Front Master Half Halts Develop Good Feel Correct Flexion, Bending And Much More Buy a Signed Copy at wwww.LosAlamosDressage.com

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ESDCTA Workshop Series: Getting the Most from Your Riding: Relaxation and Focus for Equestrians June 1st and 15th 2021. ESDCTA Invites You to Two Virtual Workshops on Relaxation and Focus to Enable You to Become a Better Rider and Competitor. FREE to Members! Presenter: Lori Washton, Ph.D, Clinical Psychology and FEI-level Competitor Overall goal is to enable participants to learn how to focus on what they want to achieve and ride their best, whether on a day-to-day basis, in lessons or competitions. The objective is for the rider to gain more awareness of the body and mind in order to maximize the effectiveness of your aids for riding. Each workshop is 45-60 minutes long and there is a week between sessions to allow for practice. Sessions are FREE to ESDCTA members and $20 to nonmembers. They will be conducted via Zoom. All you need is Zoom loaded on your computer, tablet or phone and a quiet place to participate.

Session 1: Body Awareness and Riding Tuesday, June 1st - 7 p.m. Employ exercises that focus on different areas of your body so that you can identify tension and create relaxation. Since we use our body to signal the horse the more effective the control of tension in the body, the more effective the aids to the horse. Learn how to focus your mind using a calming image. Once you are able to calm your mind then we can apply the relaxation to riding imagery. We integrate the body and mind work and go mentally into the saddle and apply it to riding.

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Session 2: Increasing Stress and Maintaining Focus Tuesday, June 8th - 7 p.m. Take the skills you practiced in session one and apply them to competition. Competition adds a level of stress that can interfere with focus. Or it can increase focus and provide positive motivation and improve performance. Maintaining focus under stress will be practiced.

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About Lori Washton, PhD Dr. Washton has been practicing as a licensed psychologist since 1991. She treats adolescents, young adults and adults for mental health and addiction issues. She received specialized training in cognitive behavioral treatment of anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder and depression, as well as in psychodynamic treatment and addiction. She, with her husband Arnold Washton, PhD, is the cofounder of The Washton Group. It is a private practice group located in Princeton, NJ and Manhattan. She is licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. She currently owns and competes St. Georg, fondly known as Georgie, an 11 year old Westphalian gelding at Prix St. Georges and Intermediate 1. To register: Go to https://www.esdcta.org/getting-the-most-from-your-riding-relaxation-andfocus-for-equestrians/

Please register no later than 48 hours before each session so that we can send you the Zoom link. Cost: FREE to members; $20 each session to non-members.

Why not join ESDCTA and get these sessions for FREE? Membership starts at $45 and has a host of other benefits.

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May 26, 2021 Opening Date July I & II - USEF/USDF #331581/331582 (Level 2) Closing Date: June 14, 2021 Level 2 EASTERN STATES DRESSAGE AND COMBINED TRAINING ASSOCIATION

SUMMER DAYS 1 – June 29 , 2021

SUMMER DAYS II – June 30, 2021

USET FOUNDATION 1040 POTTERSVILLE RD GLADSTONE, NEW JERSEY 07934 Judges: Willette Brown (S) Susan Lori Buchanan (S) And others

Technical Delegate: MIKE TAYLOR (r) EMT: Peggy Warnett

Official Qualifying Competitions for 2021 GAIG/USDF REGIONALCHAMPIONSHIPS AND 2021 Col.Bengt Ljungquist Memorial Championship

Manager: Dr Lisa Toaldo 201-874-0373 Dentist2.lt@gmail.com

Show Secretary: Shannon Bossung 138 Red Bud Loop, Harpers Ferry WV sgp588@hotmail.com 703-431-5663

CLASSES - Go to ESDCTA.ORG for Updates Note: JulyI & II are two separate shows. Please use separate entry blanks & fees for each show. LEVELS: USDF Intro through FEI Grand Prix, Freestyles, Junior, YR, plus USEF Opportunity classes, Dressage Seat Equitation and Para-Equestrian. Adult Amateur and Junior/Young Rider divisions are offered for each test when three or more entries for that test are received. Pony only classes for Adults and Juniors. USEF Pony Card required. FREESTYLES: Freestyle class entries require copies of qualifying tests at that level to be submitted at time of entry. Riders should submit music to the announcer’s booth the morning of their ride. Music should be labeled with instructions and horse/rider names. OPPORTUNITY CLASSES: Held in accordance with USEF GR331. Scores from these classes will not be included for high point or yearend awards. Horses entered only in these classes are exempt from USEF/USDF fees, including the Equine Drugs and Medication fee, but they are still subject to and must comply with the Drugs and Medication rules and may be selected for drug testing. Horses entered only in these classes are not required to have a USEF/USDF number but are to list the numbers if the horse has been registered with either federation. Riders who enter only Opportunity Classes are exempt from USEF/USDF membership requirements and are not required to pay a non-member fee, but are required to list membership numbers if the participant is a member. Riders and horses may also enter Introductory Classes with the same exemptions. Cross entry to other classes is allowed, but then all applicable fees and membership requirements apply.

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AWARDS: Ribbons - First through Sixth place DUE TO THE CURRENT COVID 19 PANDEMIC, GUIDELINES ARE TO BE FOLLOWED FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING, NO SPECTATORS ALLOWED- ONLY 3 PEOPLE PER HORSE AT RINGS FOLLOWING SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES,MASKS ARE TO BE WORN AS PER NJ STATE REQUIREMENTS AND AS A CONSIDERATION OF OTHERS. ONLY 2 PEOPLE- WITH MASKS IN THE OFFICE AT ANY GIVEN TIME FOLLOWING SOCIAL DISTANCING..PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE OF THE CURRENT GUIDELINES FOR PROTECTION OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS.HAND SANITIZER WILL BE AVAILABLE AND HAND WASHING IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED FREQUENTLY. MORE GUIDELINES WILL BE SET FORTH ACCORDING TO USEF,STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES, PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE ESDCTA.ORG FOR UPDATES. PLEASE, MONITOR YOUR TEMPERATURE , IF YOU ARE SICK STAY HOME FOR THE WELFARE OF OTHERS! MANAGEMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ASK YOU TO LEAVE IF NECESSARY. WAIVERS FROM USEF MUST BE SIGNED BY EVERYONE WHO ENTERS THE GROUNDS, NO EXCEPTIONS. NO BRIDLE NUMBERS WILL BE RELEASED UNTIL THE WAIVERS ARE SIGNED AND THERE IS A COMPLETE ENTRY WITH ALL FEES PAID. PLEASE UNDERSTAND IF WE ARE FORCED TO CANCEL DUE TO THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC AND OR CLOSURE OF THE TEAM GROUNDS. All CURRENT COVID 19 US EQUESTRIAN PROTOCOLS WILL BE FOLLOWED. ENTRY FEES: $45 $50 $65 $65 $65 $45

Training-Second Level Third -Fourth USDF Freestyle Classes All FEI Classes Para Equestrian classes Materiale

$30 Dressage Equitation, Opportunity & Introductory Classes $15 GAIG/USDF Qualifying add to class fee where appropriate (BLM Qualifying no extra charge) $30 Office Fee per Show $23 USEF Drug/Medication Fee per Show – Opportunity & Introductory classes are exempt $80 Non-competing Horse Fee (includes office fee) $45 USEF Pass Fee (formerly Non-member Fee) per Show (includes rider/owner/trainer) $50 Post Entry Fee (entries received after closing date) $50 Incomplete Entry Fee (for missing coggins, proof of USEF/USDF registrations, emergency contact) $20 Change Fee (for class changes and horse/rider substitutions once show has started) $35 Returned Check Fee (if not rectified within 10 days the matter will be turned over to USEF for disciplinary action $35 USDF non –member fee $50 Haul In fee- any non stabled horse $50.00 STALL CLEANING FEE- CHECK MADE OUT TO USET-ALL STALLS MUST BE STRIPPED AND WILL BE INSPECTED, MONEY WILL BE RETURNED IF STALLS ARE CLEANED PROPERLY Note: June 29 and 30 are two separate shows. Please use separate entry blanks & fees for each show. Make checks payable to ESDCTA and mail to: Shannon Bossung 138 Red Bud Loop, West Virginia 25425

NO PARKING OF ANY VEHICLE NEAR OR BEHIND THE MAIN BUILDING, THIS IS A FIRE ZONE AND SUBJECT TO FINES, PARKING ONLY IN THE NORTH FIELD EXCEPT TO LOAD IF YOU ARE STABLING, VIOLATORS WILL BE TOWED AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE Visa and MasterCard also accepted. Include card information on entry form in specified area.

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On-line entries can be accessed through www.eqentries.com. If online is used please be aware if the show has to be cancelled there may be up to a 3 week delay in processing your refund. Paper entries are strongly suggested. NO REFUNDS after the closing date (GR 311.1.7 exception “act of God” in which classes are canceled, only those class fees will be refunded). Refunds before closing date will be issued for amount paid minus the $30 office fee. Returned checks will incur a $35 fee; if not rectified within 10 days the matter will be turned over to USEF for disciplinary action. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Entries must include current coggins within one year. All horses minimally must have a USDF HID number for regular classes. Entries for GAIG/USDF Qualifying must include proof of full USEF Annual or Lifetime recording and USDF Lifetime registration for horse. Rider and owner must be current USEF/USDF Participating/Business members. Go to www.eqverification.org to print out all USEF/USDF registrations on one page.All horses traveling into NJ from another state must have a Certificate of Health within 30 days of the competition. Incomplete entries (missing coggins, proof of USEF/USDF registrations,waivers, emergency contact will constitute incomplete entries) subject to $50 incomplete entry fee. RIDE TIMES: Tentative ride times and stabling will be available online at ESDCTA.ORG the FRIDAY night prior to the show.PLEASE check the website frequently for any changes. STABLING: See note below. LIMITED 42 Permanent 12X12 stalls with full doors on grounds. $150 for noon Monday through end of show Wednesday; $95 day only (does not include overnight) based on availability only. Bedding available by pre order directly from SOMERSET FEED AND GRAIN 908-766-0204. NO Tack stalls are available. Stabled horses should arrive prior to 530 pm. PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL PARTIES IN YOUR GROUP USE THE SAME NAME FOR ‘’STABLE WITH ‘’ SO WE WILL BE ABLE TO GIVE THE PROPER DISTANCE BETWEEN GROUPS. FOOTING: Fiber and sand mix competition arenas. Warm-up ring indoor but will be limited due to Covid 19 restrictions. Warm up areas up top are also available. CONCESSIONS: Due to Covid 19 restrictions we will NOT provide any food. HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: OLD MILL INN, 225 US 202, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920, ,Courtyard by Marriot,Basking Ridge 908-542-0300,Hilton Garden Inn,732-271-9030 DIRECTIONS: NJ Route 206 North or South to 1040 Pottersville Rd,Gladstone NJ MANAGEMENT: Show management reserves the right to refuse, accept conditionally, and/or cancel award of prizes without claims for damages, and to change the order of classes or cancel or combine classes at its discretion if entries deem necessary. Management also reserves the right to substitute judges if necessary. OTHER: Farrier – on call. Video/Photographs – STACEY LYNNE Photography, WWW.STACYLYNNEPHOTO.COM Protective Headgear must be worn at all times when mounted per USEF rule DR120.6 Dogs must be leashed at all times. Fines will be assessed for unleashed dogs. Veterinary – ON CALL Pony measurement- upon request,see website for times, an alternative time, if necessary,must be requested in writing to management from the owner or agent five days prior to the start of the competition with a fee of $100.00.

CLASS LIST (Tuesday and Wednesday = Show 1; Sunday = Show 2)

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TUES WED FEE CLASS 200A 200B 200C 200D 201 202 203

300A 300B 300C 300D 301 302 303

$30 $30 $30 $30 $45 $45 $45

USDF Introductory Walk-Trot A USDF Introductory Walk-Trot B USDF Introductory C Dressage Seat Equitation Training Level Test 1 - Open, AA, Jr/YR Training Level Test 2 - Open, AA, Jr/YR, BLM Qual. Training Level Test 3 - Open, AA, Jr/YR, GAIG/USDF Qual.

211 212 213 221 222 223 231 232 233 241 242 243 251 261 262 271 272 281 282 283 284

311 312 313 321 322 323 331 332 333 341 342 343 351 361 362 371 372 381 382 383 384

$45 $45 $45 $45 $45 $45 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $65 $65 $65 $65 $65 $65 $65 $65 $65

First Level Test 1 - Open, AA, Jr/YR First Level Test 2 - Open, AA, Jr/YR, BLM Qual. First Level Test 3 - Open, AA, Jr/YR, GAIG/USDF Qual. Second Level Test 1 - Open, AA, Jr/YR Second Level Test 2 - Open, AA, Jr/YR, BLM Qual. Second Level Test 3 - Open, Jr/YR, GAIG/USDF Qual. Third Level Test 1 - Open, AA, Jr/YR Third Level Test 2 - Open, AA, Jr/YR, BLM Qual. Third Level Test 3 - Open, AA, Jr/YR GAIG/USDF Qual. Fourth Level Test 1 - Open, AA, Jr/YR Fourth Level Test 2 - Open, AA, Jr/YR, BLM Qual. Fourth Level Test 3 - Open, AA, Jr/YR, GAIG/USDF Qual. Prix St. Georges - Open, AA, Jr/YR, GAIG/USDF Qual., BLM Qual. Intermediaire 1 - Open, AA, Jr/YR, GAIG/USDF Qual., BLM Qual. Intermediaire 2 - Open, AA, Jr/YR, GAIG/USDF Qual., BLM Qual. FEI Grand Prix - Open, AA, Jr/YR, GAIG/USDF Qual., BLM Qual. FEI Grand Prix Special - Open, AA, Jr/YR USDF Musical Freestyle - Open, AA, Jr/YR, GAIG/USDF Qual., BLM Qual. FEI Musical Freestyle - Open, AA, Jr/YR, GAIG/USDF Qual., BLM Qual. Musical Freestyle Quadrille TOC Pas de Deux TOC

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295 395 $65 Paraequestrian Test of Choice – State which Test 295A 395A $65 Paraequestrian Freestyle Test of Choice – State which Test

297 397 $45 Pony Cup Test of Choice – Adult/Open –State which Test (see website ) 297A 397A $45 Pony Cup Test of Choice – Junior – State which Test (see website ) 298 398 $65 USEF Young Horse TOC 299 92M 92 G

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93M $45 Materiale- 3/4/5 year olds Fillies and Mares 93G $45 Materiale- 3 /4/5 year olds Colts, Geldings and Stallions

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Note: Show I (TUESDAY) and Show II (WEDNESDAY) are separate shows. Please use separate entry blanks and fees for each show and include the day and date. Only one set of supporting paperwork and one check is necessary. Please indicate your status on entry blank (OPEN, AA, or JR/YR), and if you’re qualifying for GAIG/USDF 2021 Regional Championships in appropriate classes.

Every class offered herein which is covered by the rules and specifications of the current USEF Rule Book will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith.

USEF MEMBERSHIP STATEMENT

Life, senior active and junior active members shall be eligible to participate in all classes at Regular Competitions, Eventing Competitions at the Preliminary Level or above and Combined Driving Competitions at the Advanced Level, Dressage, Reining and Vaulting Competitions and Endurance Rides. A nonmember may participate as a handler, rider, driver, owner, lessee, agent, coach or trainer at Regular Competitions, Eventing Competitions, Dressage Competitions, Reining Competitions and Combined Driving Competitions upon payment of a $45 Show Pass fee. Participants in the following classes are exempted from the Requirements of this rule: 1) leadline; 2) exhibitions; 3) games and races; 4) classes for 4-H members; 5) walk trot (exception: Friesian performance FR222) and academy classes (academy classes are classes limited to horses used regularly in a lesson program); 6) USDF introductory level tests, pas de deux and quadrille classes; 7) NRHA Endorsed Reining Competitions. 8) Opportunity classes, 9) citizens of other nations who have proof, in English, of current membership in good standing of their own National Federation, 10) USEA beginner novice division; and 11) assistant handlers in Dressage Sport Horse Breeding classes. Motorized Vehicle Statement In accordance with GR1301.7: Minors who do not have a valid driver's license which allows them to operate a motorized vehicle in the state in which they reside will not be permitted to operate a motorized vehicle of any kind, including, but not limited to, golf carts, motorcycles, scooters, or farm utility vehicles, on the competition grounds of licensed competitions. Minors who have a valid temporary license may operate the above described motorized vehicles as long as they are accompanied by an adult with a valid driver's license. Violations of this rule will be cause for sanctions against the parent(s), guardian(s) and/or trainer(s) who are responsible for the child committing the offense. Penalties may include exclusion of the child, parent(s), guardian(s),

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and/or trainer(s) from the competition grounds for the remainder of the competition and charges being filed against any of the above individuals in accordance with Chapter 6. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule. Health Requirements: The State of New Jersey requires a Negative Coggins within 12 months ( EIA ).When traveling from OUT OF STATE a Health Certificate is required within 30 days of competition.Please check USET website for any special requirements. All Horses, more than 7 months of age, according to Rule GR845 entering the grounds of a USEF Licensed competition must be accompanied by documentation of Equine Influenza Virus and Equine Herpes Virus (Rhinopneumonitis) vaccinations within 6 months prior to entering the stables. Horses not in compliance with this rule may be required to leave the competition upon request of Competition management. Check with your vet about which vaccine you use. For more information, please review USEF Rule CHAPTER 8, GR845. Current vaccination against WNV, EEE, WEE, Tetanus and Rabies is strongly recommended. It is required that all riders document (in writing ) their horses temperature for 72 hours prior to arrival at the show grounds. Please do not ship horses with elevated temperatures. While you are on site for the duration of the event, you will be required to keep a written temperature log( 2xdaily). Temperature logs may be requested at any time by Competition Management or the Technical Delegate per USEF Rule Chapter 8, GR845.4. In case of an elevated temperature, please immediately inform management and the Veterinarian on call for the show. If the need arises, isolation stalls will be available. Every effort should be made to minimize stress and commingling of horses. It is always better to err on the side of safety.

FEDERATION ENTRY AGREEMENT By entering a Federation-licensed Competition and signing this entry blank as the Owner, Lessee, Trainer, Manager, Agent, Coach, Driver, Rider, Handler, Vaulter or Longeur and on behalf of myself and my principals,

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representatives, employees and agents, I agree that I am subject to the Bylaws and Rules of The United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (the “Federation”) and the local rules of __________________________(Competition). I agree to be bound by the Bylaws and Rules of the Federation and of the competition. I will accept as final the decision of the Hearing Committee on any question arising under the Rules, and agree to release and hold harmless the competition, the Federation, their officials, directors and employees for any action taken under the Rules. I represent that I am eligible to enter and/or participate under the Rules, and every horse I am entering is eligible as entered. I also agree that as a condition of and in consideration of acceptance of entry, the Federation and/or the Competition may use or assign photographs, videos, audios, cable - casts, broadcasts, internet, film, new media or other likenesses of me and my horse taken during the course of the competition for the promotion, coverage or benefit of the competition, sport, or the Federation. Those likenesses shall not be used to advertise a product and they may not be used in such a way as to jeopardize amateur status. I hereby expressly and irrevocably waive and release any rights in connection with such use, including any claim to compensation, invasion of privacy, right of publicity, or to misappropriation. The construction and application of Federation rules are governed by the laws of the State of New York, and any action instituted against the Federation must be filed in New York State. See GR908.4. BY SIGNING BELOW, I AGREE to be bound by all applicable Federation Rules and all terms and provisions of this entry blank and all terms and provisions of this Prize List. If I am signing and submitting this Agreement electronically, I acknowledge that my electronic signature shall have the same validity, force and effect as if I affixed my signature by my own hand. RIDER/DRIVER/HANDLER/VAULTER/LONGEUR (mandatory)

OWNER/AGENT (mandatory)

Signature: ____________________________________________

Print Name: ___________________________________________

TRAINER (mandatory)

COACH (if appicable)

Signature: ____________________________________________

Print Name: ___________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature: (Required if Rider/Driver/Handler/Vaulter/Longeur is a minor)

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Print Parent//Guardian Name: _______________________________Emergency Contact Phone No. __________________________________ Is Rider/Driver/Vaulter a U.S. Citizen: __Yes

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WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY,

ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

For and in consideration of United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. dba US Equestrian (“USEF”) allowing me, the undersigned, to participate in any capacity (including as a rider, driver, handler, vaulter, longeur, lessee, owner, agent, coach, official, trainer or volunteer) in a USEF sanctioned, licensed or approved event or activity, including but not limited to equestrian clinics, practices, shows, competitions and related or incidental activities and ________________________________(“USEF Event” or “USEF Events”); I, for myself, and on behalf of my spouse, children, heirs and next of kin, and any legal and personal representatives, executors, administrators, successors,, and assigns, hereby agree to and make the following contractual representations pursuant to this Agreement (the “Agreement”): A. RULES AND REGULATIONS: I hereby agree to be bound and abide by the rules, regulations, and policies of USEF as published in the USEF Rule Book and on the website at www.usef.org, as amended from time to time. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RISK: I knowingly, willingly, and voluntarily acknowledge the inherent risks associated with the sport of equestrian and know that horseback riding and related equestrian activities are inherently dangerous, and that participation in any USEF Event involves risks and dangers including, without limitation, the potential for serious bodily injury (including broken bones, head or neck injuries), sickness and disease (including communicable diseases), trauma, pain & suffering, permanent disability, paralysis and death; loss of or damage to personal property (including my mount & equipment) arising out of the unpredictable behavior of horses; exposure to extreme conditions and circumstances; accidents involving other participants, event staff, volunteers or spectators; contact or collision with other participants and horses, natural or manmade objects; adverse weather conditions; facilities issues and premises conditions; failure of protective equipment (including helmets); inadequate safety measures; participants of varying skill levels; situations beyond the immediate control of the USEF Event organizers and competition management; and other undefined, not readily foreseeable and presently unknown risks and dangers (“Risks”). EQUINE ACTIVITY LIABILITY ACT WARNING: CAUTION: HORSEBACK RIDING AND EQUINE ACTIVITIES CAN BE DANGEROUS. RIDE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Under the laws of most States, an equine activity sponsor or equine professional is not liable for any injury to, or the death of, a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I understand that the aforementioned Risks may be caused in whole or in part or result directly or indirectly from the negligence of my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the USEF Events, or the negligent acts or omissions of the Released Parties defined below, and I hereby voluntarily and knowingly assume all such Risks and responsibility for any damages, liabilities, losses, or expenses that I incur as a result of my participation in any USEF Events. I also agree to be responsible for any injury or damage caused by me, my horse, my employees or contractors under my direction and control at any USEF Event.

WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY, HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNITY: In conjunction with my participation in any USEF Event, I hereby release, waive and covenant not to sue, and further agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the following parties: USEF, USEF Recognized Affiliate Associations, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), USEF clubs, members, Event participants (including athletes/riders, coaches, trainers, judges/officials, and other personnel), the Event owner, licensee, and competition managers; the promoters, sponsors, or advertisers of any USEF Event; any charity or other beneficiary which may benefit from the USEF Event; the owners, managers, or lessors of any facilities or premises where a USEF Event may be held; and all directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, and volunteers of any of the aforementioned parties (Individually and Collectively, the “Released Parties” or “Event Organizers”), with respect to any liability, claim(s), demand(s), cause(s) of action, damage(s), loss, or expense (including court costs and reasonable attorney fees) of any kind or nature (“Liability”) which may arise out of, result from, or relate in any way to my participation in the USEF Events, including claims for Liability caused in whole or in part by the negligent acts or omissions of the Released Parties.

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COMPLETE AGREEMENT AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE: This Agreement represents the complete understanding between the parties regarding these issues and no oral representations, statements or inducements have been made apart from this Agreement. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from this Agreement and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.

I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS DOCUMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY, UNDERSTAND ALL OF ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS, AND KNOW IT CONTAINS AN ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE AND WAIVER FROM LIABILITY, AS WELL AS A HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS. By signing below, I (as the participant or as the Parent/Legal Guardian of the minor identified below) hereby accept and agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement in connection with my (or the minor’s) participation in any USEF Event. If, despite this Agreement, I, or anyone on my behalf or the minor’s behalf, makes a claim for Liability against any of the Released Parties, I will indemnify, defend and hold harmless each of the Released Parties from any such Liabilities as the result of such claim. The parties agree that this agreement may be electronically signed. The parties agree that the electronic signatures appearing on this agreement are the same as handwritten signatures for the purposes of validity, enforceability, and admissibility. RIDER/DRIVER/HANDLER/VAULTER/LONGEUR OWNER TRAINER OFFICIAL STAFF VOLUNTEER COACH (IF APPLICABLE) Signature: ____________________________________________ Print Name: ___________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature: (Required if Rider/Driver/Handler/Vaulter/Longeur is a minor)

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Print Parent//Guardian Name: _______________________________Emergency Contact Phone No. __________________________________

UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION : 4001 WING COMMANDER WAY : LEXINGTON, KY 40511 : 859.258.2472 : FAX 859.231.6662 : USEF.ORG

Life, senior active and junior active members shall be eligible to participate in all classes at Regular Competitions, Eventing Competitions at the Modified Level or above and Combined Driving Competitions at the Advanced Level, Dressage, Reining and Vaulting Competitions and Endurance Rides. A nonmember may participate as a handler, rider, driver, owner, lessee, agent, coach or trainer at Regular Competitions, Eventing Competitions, Dressage Competitions, Reining Competitions and Combined Driving Competitions upon payment of a $45 Show Pass fee. Participants in the following classes are exempted from the Requirements of this rule: 1) leadline; 2) exhibitions; 3) games and races; 4) classes for 4‐H members; 5) walk trot (exception: Friesian performance FR222) and academy classes (academy classes are classes limited to horses used regularly in a lesson program); 6) USDF introductory level tests, pas de deux and quadrille classes; 7) NRHA Endorsed Reining Competitions. 8) Opportunity classes, 9) citizens of other nations who have proof, in English, of current membership in good standing of their own National Federation, 10) USEA beginner novice division; and 11) assistant handlers in Dressage Sport Horse Breeding classes.

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Alexandria Equestrian 3-27-21-Alexandria-Eques-Assoc-Schooling-Show https://www.esdcta.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/3-27-21-Alexandria-EquesAssoc-Schooling-Show.pdf 3-13-21-Alexandria-Eques-Assoc-Schooling-Show-RESULTS https://www.esdcta.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/3-13-21-Alexandria-Eques-Assoc-Schooling-Show-RESULTS.pdf

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BUSINESS MEMBERS Jersey Palms Farm

Rhythm and Blues Stables

177 S. Stump Tavern Road Jackson NJ, 08527 609.213.5745 KWLYNX@comcast.net www.jerseypalmsfarm.com

12 Hill Rd. Allentown NJ 08501 609 306-8221 RBLStables@aol.com www.rhythmandbluesstables.com

Anjelhart Equestrian Center

Irish Manor Stables

38 Millers Mill Rd, Cream Ridge, NJ 08514 609.758.7676 lacavacreations@aol.com www.Anjelhart.com

718 Sergeantsville RoadStockton, NJ 08559 908.237.1281 info@irishmanorstables.com www.irishmanorstables.com

Good Times Farm

Heart’s Journey Stable

278 Jackson Mills Road, Freehold, NJ 07728 732.409.2882 gtts@optonline.net www.GoodTimeFarm.com

425 Kromer Road Wind Gap, PA 18091 610.863.6616 mmorehouse@epix.net www.heartsjourneystables.com

Equisential Equine LLC 111 Snyder Ave Bellmar NJ 08031 717.649.4799 bryner.2@gmail.com

EVENT CALENDAR ESDCTA’s Calendar contains the complete and up to date list of ESDCTA’s registered shows. It also contains other activities that ESDCTA feels are important to our community. Click the link to view The Event Calendar

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