2020, Issue 11
NODA 2021 Membership Renewal Form is on page 16 2020 members receive $5 off 2021 membership Or renew online www.nodarider.org
In This Issue Attend Virtual NODA Board Meeting, Vote on Proposed By-Laws, page 4 2020 AdequanÂŽ/USDF Annual Convention, Virtual and FREE, page 4 NODA Schooling Show Results, Saturday, October 3rd, page 6 NODA Schooling Show Results, Sunday, October 4th, page 9 Jennifer Sappington Truett Benefit Clinic, page 12 & 13
The Northern Ohio Dressage Association is a United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Group Member Organization. All members of NODA are USDF group members. For USDF participating membership, apply directly to the USDF.
An Open Letter from NODA’s President; Niki Sackman The Northern Ohio Dressage Association is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Education Organization
2020/2021 NODA BOARD Executive Board President Niki Sackman 440-454-4709 President@nodarider.org Vice President Rachel Aderhold 330-357-9981 VP@nodarider.org Treasurer Dee Liebenthal 216-534-1911 Treasurer@nodarider.org Secretary Patti Valencic 216-956-0985 Secretary@nodarider.org
Parliamentarian Barb Soukup 440-339-3980 Parliamentarian@nodarider.org
Directors at Large Kathy Kirchner 330-995-6010 Kathy-DAL@nodarider.org Mary Lou Gallagher 216-941-6582 MaryLou-DAL@nodarider.org Dale Lappert 330-527-4683 Dale-DAL@nodarider.org Christine Thompson 440-590-1598 Christine-DAL@nodarider.org Arielle Brodkey 216 -591-0431 Arielle-DAL@nodarider.org
Board Meetings Third Monday of the Month
Conference Call NEXT MEETING 6:15pm November 16, 2020 NODA News 2020, Page 2
Dear NODA Members, Greetings!
Arthur
I find it hard to believe that it is November already and before we know it Thanksgiving will be here. One thing I am thankful for is that 2020 will be over soon. It has been a difficult year, but the NODA board is looking forward to 2021. Niki Sackman & Raina
Our members only, virtual education program, ‘An Evening Dressage Chat with George Williams’, was a huge success. Williams provided insight into fitness, straightness, lateral exercises, and collection exercises as he took questions from members. NODA had strong interest from member and non-member dressage riders throughout the region, but we chose to keep this interactive experience limited to members only to allow for a smaller group. Please note the proposed revisions to the NODA By-Laws will be voted on November 16th at the monthly board meeting. This meeting is open to the members. You may participate and vote on the proposed changes. If interested in attending the virtual Zoom meeting, please send me an email at President@nodarider.org no later than, Saturday, November 14th. The By-Laws were printed in Issues 9 and 10, 2020 if you need to review them.
The Recognized Show Committee has been reviewing changes for the 2021 shows. Currently we are under contract negotiations with Pure Gold Stables & Equestrian Center in Salem, Ohio as the venue for the shows to be held June 26th and July 27th, 2021. Other changes to the shows are that both shows will become Level I shows with only one ring each day. Please watch the newsletter and website for more details once they are confirmed. The Schooling Show Committee is nailing down sates and we are all looking forward to a full series of shows in 2021. We feel like no matter what the COVID-19 situation is next year, we learned quite a bit about safely hosting shows and events during the second half of 2020 and we’re ready go in the new year. The popular Adult Camp will be offered again in 2021 and held sometime in July at Pure Gold Stables & Equestrian Center. I know the committee is working hard making preparations for the event. New for 2021 are plans to include a ride-a-test with a licensed judge on the last day of camp. Closer to the event details and registration forms will be available. If you are interested in attending, register early. Auditors are welcome to observe lessons and the ride-a-test. I am wishing you and your family an enjoyable Thanksgiving. Niki Cover: Hannah Powalie riding her OTTB, Niko's Purple, is the first Western dressage horse and rider combination to win high point T.I.P. with a score of 62.500%. T.I.P. is the Thoroughbred Incentive Program created to encourage the retraining of Thoroughbreds into other disciplines upon completion of careers in racing or breeding. T.I.P. offers incentives for competition horses, recreational horses, young riders and Thoroughbreds in a non-competitive second career as well as a Championship horse show.
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Featured Education Presentations www.usdf.org/convention/ education.asp Dear Dressage Enthusiast,
Competition Open Forum with Q&A: Hear from and discuss various developments in the competition world with competition related USDF committees.
This year has been unprecedented in many aspects, and impacting many events within the sport world, and the 2020 Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention is no exception. For the first Group Member Organizations Committee Roundtable time ever, the annual convention is going virtual and we want Discussions: Share ideas with industry experts and USDF Group you to join us! Member Organizations on a variety of GMO interests and topics. Attending the 2020 Adequan®/USDF Virtual Convention will be FREE to all members, and will be experienced through a series of webinars, video chats, and other online content mediums. Attendees will still be able to learn about the latest developments in the sport, have the opportunity to attend open meetings, forums, and educational sessions, all available with a simple click. This is a prime opportunity for all members to play an active role in USDF governance from the comfort and safety of their own homes.
Board of Governors (BOG) General Assembly: The base of USDF governance, the BOG is where delegates exercise their right to vote on the important issues brought forth to the Board of Governors, guiding the future of USDF.
As a member of USDF, the future of dressage is in your hands, and now, with this unique situation, all members can make their voices heard without the complications of travel or financial obligations. Free online registration will launch soon, so stay tuned for more information and exciting updates!
Awards Presentations: A commemoration of the dedication and support of our USDF volunteers, competitors, and award honorees.
Youth Education: Join Margaret Freeman’s presentation “You Be the Judge”. GMO Education: Join Jean Rude’s presentation “8 Ways to Grow Your GMO”. For more information, visit the Education page.
Northern Ohio Dressage Association
Sincerely, USDF
Agenda Highlights Presidential Welcome & Delegates Orientation: Join USDF President Lisa Gorretta as she welcomes convention attendees and discusses what delegates should expect during this unique virtual convention. Open Region Meetings: Learn about what topics and issues affect your region with a discussion lead by your Region Director. Open Council Forums: Join this unique forum in it’s inaugural launch at the virtual convention. Each council (Activities, Administrative, and Technical) will host a panel discussion comprised of their committee chairs. US Dressage Finals Open Forum: This forum provides a chance for attendees to hear updates and ask questions regarding USDF’s premier event. USEF/USDF Open Forum: Trending Topics in Sport & USEF Rule Changes. A joint open forum to discuss the latest trends in dressage, as well as what new rule proposals are being put forward at the upcoming USEF convention.
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Members Are Invited to a Virtual Board Meeting November 16, 2020 at 6:15 pm NODA membership present will vote on the proposed 2020 NODA By-Law revisions
The proposed revisions printed for membership review in Issues 9 and 10 of the NODA News, 2020 Please review the by-laws prior to the meeting If interested in attending the virtual board meeting please send NODA President, Niki Sackman an email at president@nodarider.org no later than Saturday, November 14th
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NODA Schooling Show Results, Saturday, October 3rd Chagrin Valley Farms Judge: Nicky Vogel (R) Clara Etzel (L) Show Manager: Sally Burton Show Secretary: Niki Sackman High Point Saturday Intro Alexandra Gainer Giorgio Armani 69.500 Training-First Bitsy Gascoigne Awkward Silence 75.495 Second & above Sue Hines Flyin Four Shoes 69.459 Western Dressage Jerry Chuey Lees Little Pockets 70.500
Intro: Training: First: Second:
Introductory Test A Adult Amateur (C) Etzel - L, 1 Deb Boslett Practically Perfect 2 Autumn Harvey Bellango 3 Gale Browning Winterstern 6 4 Pam White Flash in the Knight
Training Level Test 3 Adult Amateur (C) Etzel - L, 1 Becky Salinger Riversong 2 Alyssa Cavett Sugar 3 Sarah Szczepanski Neapolitano IV Katana 4 Heli Connors Piper NA
73.103% 68.103% 66.724% 64.655%
Training Level, Test 1 Jr/YR (C) Etzel - L, 1 Miranda Akins Curious Behavior 2 Ella DiNardo Wonder if I'm Dreamin' 3 Presley Repasky Hershey's Kisses 4 Maddie Womack Legacy
70.577% 65.962% 65.577% 59.808%
Training Level Test 3 Jr/YR (C) Vogel - R, 1 Amanda Walker Shazaam 2 Ella DiNardo Wonder if I'm Dreamin' 3 Presley Repasky Hershey's Kisses
66.207% 62.931% 61.552%
68.125% 67.500% 65.313% 60.000%
TIP High Point Miranda Akins Curious Behavior Bitsy Gascoigne Awkward Silence Sue Hines Flyin Four Shoes Sue Hines Flyin Four Shoes
69.063 75.495 71.571 69.459
Introductory Walk-Trot Test B Adult Amateur (C) Vogel - R, 1 Deb Boslett Practically Perfect 2 Gale Browning Winterstern 6 3 Pam White Flash in the Knight
68.150% 66.250% 62.500%
Introductory Test B Jr/YR (C) Etzel - L, 1 Miranda Akins Curious Behavior 2 Hannah Powalie Niko's Purple 3 Alaina Bierce Yankee Doodle Dandy
69.063% 65.313% 65.313%
Introductory Test C Jr/YR (C) Etzel - L, 1 Miranda Akins Curious Behavior 2 Hannah Powalie Niko's Purple
67.500% 63.750%
Training Level Test 3 Jr/YR (C) Etzel - L, 1 Maddie Womack Legacy
58.966%
66.250%
Training Level Test 1 Open (C) Etzel - L, 1 Sabine Walker Wynstan GET
69.615%
Training Level Test 2 Open (C) Vogel - R, 1 Kris Ropp Winterstern 6 2 Alexandra Gainer Hugo 3 Sabine Walker Wynstan GET
66.724% 64.483% 63.276%
Training Level Test 3 Open (C) Etzel - L, 1 Alexandra Gainer Hugo
66.379%
First Level Test 1 Adult Amateur (C) Vogel - R, 1 Mary Whitely Set in Stone 2 Sarah Szczepanski Neapolitano IV Katana 2 Alyssa Cavett Sugar
61.724% 59.483% 59.483%
Introductory Test B Open (C) Vogel - R, 1 Alexandra Gainer Giorgio Armani Introductory Test C Open (C) Etzel - L, 1 Alexandra Gainer Giorgio Armani
69.500%
Training Level Test 1 Adult Amateur (C) Vogel - R, 1 Bitsy Gascoigne Awkward Silence
75.385%
Training Level Test 2 Adult Amateur (C) Vogel - R, 1 Bitsy Gascoigne Awkward Silence
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66.897%
Continued on page 7
First Level Test 2 Adult Amateur (C) Etzel - L, 1 Brandon Evans WestPointe 68.594% 2 Heidi Lane Painted Gypsy Dancer 63.429% 3 Mary Whitely Set in Stone 63.000% First Level Test 2 Adult Amateur (C) Vogel - R, 1 Robert Stone My Mingo
R B Magic Chant 68.448%
First Level Test 1 Jr/YR (C) Vogel - R, 1 Amanda Walker Shazaam First Level Test 2 Jr/YR (C) Vogel - R, 1 Brooke Fronk
Spot On Doolittle 64.028% Elita 63.472%
First Level Test 1 Open (C) Etzel - L, 1 Heli Connors
Piper NA 57.241%
55.000%
First Level Test 3 Adult Amateur (C) Vogel - R, 1 Becky Salinger Riversong 64.444% 2 Brandon Evans WestPointe 61.667% 3 Heidi Lane Painted Gypsy Dancer 54.028% First Level Test 1 Jr/YR (C) Etzel - L, 1 Brooke Fronk
First Level Test 3 Jr/YR (C) Vogel - R, 1 Diana Shale 3 Mallory Palagyi
65.862%
First Level Test 2 Open (C) Etzel - L, 1 Cassandra Hummert Flower 71.714% 2 Sue Hines Flyin Four Shoes 71.571% First Level Test 3 Open (C) Vogel - R, 1 Cassandra Hummert Flower 71.389% 2 Sarah Freeman Everybody Talks 63.889% Second Level Test 1 (C) Vogel - R, 1 Sue Hines Flyin Four Shoes 69.459% 2 Katharine DeLorean Skyfall 69.324% 3 Darlene Cavett Splash of Blue Gin 66.081% 4 Mallory Palagyi Elita 55.405%
R B Magic Chant 64.000% Continued on page 8
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Second Level Test 2 (C) Etzel - L, 1 Agatha Smithers Fizzical Therapy Second Level Test 3 (C) Vogel - R, 1 Sarah Freeman 2 Diana Shale 3 Agatha Smithers 4 Darlene Cavett
Worth the Wait Spot On Doolittle Fizzical Therapy Splash of Blue Gin
Third Level Test 1 (C) Etzel - L, 1 Michelle Hrnchar Boegelys Sonny 2 Leslie Grimm Brevard 3 Peggi Ignagni Rey Jay Ron Third Level Test 2 (C) Vogel - R, 1 Leslie Grimm
Brevard
67.317%
64.167% 58.571% 58.571% 56.905%
66.892% 63.378% 62.027%
58.289%
Third Level Test 3 (C) Vogel - R, 1 Michelle Hrnchar Boegelys Sonny 2 Peggi Ignagni Rey Jay Ron 3 Megan Barnhizer Fascination Starr
59.375% 57.625% 57.000%
FEI Intermediate I 2020 (C) Vogel - R, 1 Patty Keim
65.000%
Java Joe
Western Seat Equitation (C) Etzel - L, 1 Tamara Roberts Chips Eternal Skip 2 Ruth Wagner Belle Senjadore Dressage Seat Equitation (C) Etzel - L, 1 Agatha Smithers Fizzical Therapy 2 Pam White Flash in the Knight
76.000% 72.000%
78.000% 72.000%
Western Intro Level Test 4 (C) Etzel - L, 1 Judy Jacobsen Lady's Couragous Champ 65.952%
Western Basic Level Test 3 (C) Vogel - R, 1 Skylar Young KMA Sky MeTo The Moon 66.250% Western Basic Level Test 4 (C) Etzel - L, 1 Skylar Young La Bella Luna 68.000% 2 Skylar Young KMA Sky MeTo The Moon 66.200% 3 Judy Jacobsen Lady's Couragous Champ 63.000%
Western Level One Test 1 (C) Vogel - R, 1 Skylar Young La Bella Luna
66.296%
Western Level One Test 2 (C) Vogel - R, 1 Tamara Roberts Chips Eternal Skip
62.321%
Western Level One Test 3 (C) Vogel - R, 1 Ruth Wagner Belle Senjadore
59.444%
Western Level One Test 4 (C) Etzel - L, 1 Tamara Roberts Chips Eternal Skip 2 Ruth Wagner Belle Senjadore
64.231% 59.423%
Western Dressage Level 2 Test 3 (C) Etzel - L, 1 Jerry Chuey Lees Little Pockets
70.500%
Western Dressage Level 2 Test 4 (C) Vogel - R, 1 Jerry Chuey Lees Little Pockets
65.806%
USEA Eventing - Beginner Novice Test B (C) Etzel - L, 1 Emerson Ayres Up For Love
67.250%
USDF Freestyle, Second Level 2019 (C) Vogel - R, 1 Sarah Freeman Worth the Wait
65.167%
The Northern Ohio Dressage Association is Committed to Dressage Education For over 50 years, NODA has been committed to educating the community on the sport of dressage. NODA has been enhancing members' knowledge of dressage and providing them with new opportunities to learn and grow with their equine partners. From clinics and symposiums to shows and monthly newsletters, NODA continues to expand its offerings for members to get involved and learn more. NODA is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Educational Organization and all donations and contributions are tax deductible. If you have an idea for a clinic, symposium, or other educational event, please contact NODA’s Education Chair , Beth Scalabrino at Education@nodarider.org. NODA News 2020, Page 8
NODA Schooling Show Results, Sunday, October 4th Chagrin Valley Farms Sunday Judge: Nicky Vogel (R) Show Manager: Sally Burton Show Secretary: Niki Sackman HIGH POINT Intro: Miranda Akins, Curious Behavior Training-First: Melissa Granzier, Devereux Second & above: Megan Barnhizer, Fascination Starr Western: Judy Jacobson, Lady's Courageous, Champ Introductory Test A Adult Amateur (C) Vogel - R, 1 Gale Browning Winterstern 6 2 Deb Boslett Practically Perfect 3 Pam White Flash in the Knight 4 Autumn Harvey Bellango 64.063% Introductory Walk-Trot Test B Adult Amateur (C) Vogel - R, 1 Autumn Harvey Bellango 2 Deb Boslett Practically Perfect 3 Gale Browning Winterstern 6 4 Pam White Flash in the Knight Introductory Test C Jr/YR (C) Vogel - R, 1 Miranda Akins Curious Behavior Training Level Test 1 Adult Amateur (C) Vogel - R, 1 Bitsy Gascoigne Awkward Silence
68.500% 68.621% 64.628% 67.619%
66.875% 66.250% 64.688%
68.125% 67.188% 66.563% 65.938%
68.500% 68.103% 63.571% 61.905% 62.500%
Training Level Test 1 Open (C) Vogel - R, 1 Melissa Granzier Devereux 2 Sarah Freeman Arturo CFA 3 Alexandra Gainer Giorgio Armani
66.923% 64.231% 62.308%
Training Level Test 2 Open (C) Vogel - R, 1 Sabine Walker Wynstan GET 2 Kris Ropp Winterstern 6 3 Alexandra Gainer Hugo
67.586% 65.876% 65.517%
Training Level Test 3 Open (C) Vogel - R, 1 Melissa Granzier Devereux 2 Alexandra Gainer Hugo
68.621% 64.655%
First Level Test 1 Adult Amateur (C) Vogel - R, 1 Mary Whitely Set in Stone 2 Margeaux Wymer Odessa
62.931% 61.207%
First Level Test 2 Adult Amateur (C) Vogel - R, 1 Margeaux Wymer Odessa 2 Mary Whitely Set in Stone 3 Brandon Evans WestPointe
64.429% 63.571% 62.000%
First Level Test 3 Adult Amateur (C) Vogel - R, 1 Becky Salinger Riversong 2 Brandon Evans WestPointe
66.389% 64.167%
First Level Test 1 Jr/YR (C) Vogel - R, 1 Brooke Fronk
R B Magic Chant
65.345%
First Level Test 2 Jr/YR (C) Vogel - R, 1 Brooke Fronk R B Magic Chant 2 Isabella Paspalovski Voltaire
66.286% 64.000%
68.500%
67.308%
Training Level Test 3 Adult Amateur (C) Vogel - R, 1 Bitsy Gascoigne Awkward Silence 2 Becky Salinger Riversong
68.103% 65.345%
Training Level, Test 1 Jr/YR (C) Vogel - R, 1 Miranda Akins Curious Behavior 2 Sabrina Siegel Zips Magic Cowboy
67.308% 64.823%
Training Level Test 2 Jr/YR (C) Vogel - R, 1 Sabrina Siegel Zips Magic Cowboy 2 Kayda Strah Mykka
64.310% 62.586%
Training Level Test 3 Jr/YR (C) Vogel - R, 1 Kayda Strah Mykka
TIP HIGH POINT Intro Level: Miranda Akins, Curious Behavior Training Level: Bitsy Gascoigne, Awkward Silence First Level: Mary Whitely, Set in Stone Second Level: Agatha Smithers, Fizzical Therapy Western Dressage: Hannah Powalie, Niko's Purple
61.379%
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First Level Test 1 Open (C) Vogel - R, 1 April Woodward Everybody Talks First Level Test 2 Open (C) Vogel - R, 1 Cassandra Hummert Flower 2 April Woodward Everybody Talks
61.034%
Western-Intro Level Test 2 (C) Vogel - R, 1 Rachel Lomurno Dow Jones
61.389%
64.000% 62.571%
Western-Intro Level Test 3 (C) Vogel - R, 1 Hannah Powalie Niko's Purple 2 Jennifer Cooper Dow Jones
62.500% 59.500%
Second Level Test 2 (C) Vogel - R, 1 Agatha Smithers Fizzical Therapy
59.756%
Second Level Test 3 (C) Vogel - R, 1 Agatha Smithers Fizzical Therapy
61.905%
Third Level Test 3 (C) Vogel - R, 1 Megan Barnhizer Fascination Starr
Western Basic Level Test 4 (C) Vogel - R, 1 Judy Jacobsen Lady's Couragous Champ 65.200%
64.625%
USEA Eventing - Beginner Novice Test B (C) Vogel - R, 1 Erica Kish My Pal Val
58.500%
USEA Eventing - Novice Test A (C) Vogel - R, 1 Erica Kish My Pal Val
60.476%
USDF Freestyle, Second Level 2019 (C) Vogel - R, Sarah Freeman Worth the Wait
0.000%
Dressage Seat Equitation (C) Vogel - R, 1 Agatha Smithers Fizzical Therapy 1 Pam White Flash in the Knight Western Intro Level Test 1 (C) Vogel - R, 1 Rachel Lomurno Dow Jones
76.000% 70.000%
60.227%
Western Intro Level Test 4 (C) Vogel - R, 1 Judy Jacobsen Lady's Couragous Champ 67.619% 2 Jennifer Cooper Dow Jones 64.048% 3 Hannah Powalie Niko's Purple 61.667%
Jean Kraus Named USDF's 2020 Volunteer of the Year Honoree Lexington, KY The United States Dressage Federation™ (USDF) is pleased to announce that Jean Kraus, of Fulton, MO, has been selected as USDF’s 2020 Volunteer of the Year honoree. Members recognized with this honor have demonstrated exceptional commitment towards carrying out USDF's mission, through consistent and cumulative volunteer activities. As this year’s honoree, Jean will be presented with a perpetual trophy, established by Lisa Gorretta, which is on permanent display in the Roemer Foundation/USDF Hall of Fame. She will also receive a “keeper” trophy and be featured in the yearbook issue of USDF Connection. In addition to being a Registered Technical Delegate (TD), Jean also holds advanced degrees in Counseling Psychology and Information Science. This education has provided Jean with tools that she has applied to the development of education programs for TDs, including course curriculum for TD and Pony Measurement clinics and online learning modules and resources. Jean also currently serves as USDF Technical Delegates Committee Chair, is a member of the USDF Licensed Officials Education Task Force and Regional Championships Committee, and serves on the USDF Rules Advisory Working Group and the Licensed Officials Working Group of the United States Equestrian Federation Dressage Sport Committee. According to Jean, her role as a teacher, being a tenured professor of Equestrian Studies at William Woods University, permeates everything she does as a TD, evidenced by her mission to promote positive learning and spark the student’s interest in and pursuit of lifelong learning and its application in her development of TD education. USDF President Lisa Gorretta commented, “Jean is a perfect choice for this important recognition of national service. She serves not only as a committee chair, but as an integral member of several other committees and working groups, always saying ‘yes’ when asked. Jean brings energy and enthusiasm to every challenge she takes on and encourages both new and seasoned volunteers to work with her in accomplishing the tasks. She seamlessly transitions between her professional life as a college professor and an educator in the field for us and we are very lucky to have her.” For more information about the USDF visit www.usdf.org. NODA News 2020, Page 10
News and Updates from Karen Puchalsky NODA’s Dressage Foundation GMO Liaison Virtual clinic spots to be auctioned: Would you like personal advice from Olivia LaGoy-Weltz or Sabine Schut-Kery? Here's your opportunity to gain their valuable input while supporting The Dressage Foundation (TDF). TDF has held two auctions for clinic spots with Laura Graves and Adrienne Lyle. They will be announcing soon the auction for Olivia LaGoy-Weltz and Sabine Schut-Kery. To participate: TEN virtual clinic spots with each instructor will be auctioned off to the highest bidders. Winners will submit videos and receive feedback from one of our country's top riders. It's that simple! Video Info: All breeds and all rider levels welcome. Your video should be no more than 15 minutes. Your video can be of a schooling session or from a competition. We recommend wearing light-colored clothing and using a light-colored saddle pad so the clinicians can see your body and leg position. The clinician will provide you with voice or written critique. TDF will connect the winning bidders to the clinicians for video submission and review.
The money raised from these auctions will help TDF with operating funds (aka the hardest money to raise!). Operating funds basically keep our lights on...they help with salaries, training, postage, ribbons for the Century Club, and so on. You can imagine how needed these funds are. Here is a link to that auction: https://www.32auctions.com/ VirtualClinicSeries2 or Contact The Dressage Foundation at (402) 434-8585 or info@dressagefoundation.org
Upcoming Grant: Gerhard Politz Instructor Education Fund for Young Adults -to supports young adults who desire to become dressage professionals, by providing grants to attend the USDF Instructor/Trainer Program. Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 25. The amount of the grants can vary depending on the need and request of the applicants, but will typically range from $500 - $1,500. Deadline for applications is January 1, 2021
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NODA is a Silver Sponsor of the LUCK benefit clinic Rides are available at time of printing. See page 13 for clinic details & other clinic sponsors
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November 14 and 15
Topline Stables at Walden
Space Available
NODA is a Silver Sponsor, LUCK, Jennifer Sappington Truett Benefit Clinic - Sponsoring LUCK riders LUCK was founded in 2016 to provide an outlet for able bodied teens and pre-teens. Students are provided transportation, three levels of horsemanship training, snacks, and occasional job opportunities. Find out more www.luck4kids.org NODA News 2020, Page 13
Alaska and our Editors Jen Cooper & Mosie Welch Wish You and Your Ponies a Happy Thanksgiving! Alaska is a 14.2 hh, 12 year old, Welsh Cross pony loved by Mosie Welch. Alaska says to send your favorite pony pictures to Mosie-Editor@nodarider.org
to be featured in the newsletter. And include your horses name, breed, age, height, owners name, and photographer for credit.
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Membership News by Fran Cverna, Membership Chair
NODA’s 2020 Membership Year
12/1/2019 – 11/30/2020
Thank you to everyone who joined in 2020! The NEW 2021 NODA Membership Form is on page 16 of this month’s Newsletter The 2021 year begins 12/1/2020 and ends on 11/30/2021 You will get an email reminder to renew in October or a USPS mail to those without email. You can renew your membership online at www.nodrider.org at any time. We are ending the membership year with 248 members, 162 Adult Amateurs, 34 Youth, 52 Professionals. Compared to last year, we were down about 110 members, but we had 41 NEW members in 2020!
Membership News Notice! The NODA Board of Directors appreciates all our 2020 members Your membership helped support us in this crazy 2020 COVID- 19 year
All 2020 members will receive a $5 voucher towards 2021 renewal You will receive an email (or USPS if you do not have email) with the 5 voucher, but don’t wait! Renew right now! Use the on-line sign up from our website www.nodarider.org/membership and choose the option with $5 off for 2020 members, or copy/print and mail the membership form in this newsletter or on NODA’s website subtract $5 if you are a current member and use your NODA bucks! Contact Fran Cverna at membership@nodarider.org, if you have questions. Looking forward to 2021!
From the Archives - Fondly Remembering NODA’s 2019 Banquet with Historian Fran Cverna Remember just a year ago, gathering and celebrating Year End Awards at the Annual Banquet? Virtual greetings to everyone! NODA usually gets about 60 memberships at the banquet; this year it is up to YOU to remember good times and RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP! Photo right: NODA’s Membership Chair and Historian, Fran Cverna, sitting and working at the membership table at the 2019 banquet. Below: Members enjoy the 2019 Banquet. Photos by Mosie Welch.
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Schleese Dressage Saddle: Link II, 17.5" seat, set to nearly wide. "Shoulder relief" and "relief wedge panels," comfortable for short backed and broad shouldered horses. High quality leather, workmanship, with AdaptaTree infinitely adjustability. Can be fitted by any licensed Schleese saddle fitter. Great deal-high quality adjustable saddle with very little wear. Asking $2,995.00. Contact Kathy at 330-843-3277 or kcmangels@yahoo.com
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Kent & Masters dressage saddle HDM - Used, in good condition. 17.5” seat, exchangeable gullet (currently has extra wide in it (white)). Designed for medium to high withered horses. Moveable, removable knee blocks, changeable girthing arrangement, wool flocked. Pictures available. $825. Located in Columbia Station, will ship at buyer’s expense. Contact Jill at 216-346-2811.
Farm For Sale For Sale $2,200,000 State-of-the-art Equestrian Center in the heart of Avon offers everything you need. The 4 bedroom stone custom home, built by MD Builders has a 1st floor master and sits in the middle of the 12+ acres overlooking the custom built stables and Indoor Arena. The stables offer 20 indoor/ outdoor stalls, a large tack room, and custom built locker room. The large indoor arena has a huge viewing area to sit and watch the horses go through their paces in total comfort and warmth with its 2 fireplaces, kitchen, storage, laundry room and a bathroom. There are numerous paddocks and an outside arena which can be used for jumping. The property also has a 1 bedroom guest house with full kitchen, full
Photo Submission Guidelines for NODA News General Submission Guidelines for NODA News All Photo Requirements: high resolution, 300 dpi or higher in JPEG/JPG Photos must be submitted as attachment to e-mails NODA reserves the right to determine which photos will be published NO photo will be used of any mounted rider without a helmet Photos are eligible for NODA Bucks Please include your name and the photographers name Include horse’s name, breed, hands, age & a description of the activity & the people in the photo
Cover Photos for NODA News Size: Portrait friendly format with uncluttered background DO NOT crop photo to allow the editors to format as necessary
Photos from NODA Events or Horse Shows Welcome Identify horse/rider team* or have bridle number in the photo Include horses/riders from a variety of barns, stables, & trainer Event/show photos may include riders, grooms, volunteers, stable, signs, judge booths, stabling area, & other activities
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bath and sitting room , a 28 x 26 Covered pavilion, and 2 ponds. Caroline Hughes at 440-452-3639
Purchasing Services Need help buying or selling horse, country or luxury property? I am a horseman with 23 years real estate experience & understand horsemen's needs. Check out my web pages at BarbaraMeholick.HowardHanna.com
or www.Horsepropertyohio.com for references and to see properties for sale and sold. by Barb Meholick 440-463-3103
Free Classifieds are a NODA MEMBER BENEFIT! Sell tack, Fill stalls Advertise training openings Offer horses for sale All ads in print and on the Website for 2 months Classifieds@nodarider.org
Article Submission Guidelines for NODA News General Guidelines Contact the lead editor at Mosie-editor@nodarider.org to advise if you are writing an article Articles should highlight subjects of interest to NODA membership such as horsemanship, equestrian experiences, dressage, Western dressage, cross training, education, clinic reviews, horse management, rider training, horse or rider fitness, member spotlight or interview. NODA reserves the right to edit for grammar, flow, and space constraints without changing the intended meaning. NODA specific articles will have priority in the NODA News. Photographs enhance your article– see guidelines on preceding page. NODA News Editors will determine when an article runs based on space NODA reserves the right to refuse an article
NODA Event and Activity Articles are Appreciated and earn NODA bucks NODA Board Meetings, Third Monday of the Month — All Members Welcome to Share Ideas NEXT BOARD MEETING: November 16, 2020 at 6:15pm Virtual Meeting NODA welcomes member comments, concerns, ideas, and questions regarding NODA activities, shows, and policies. Please contact your member representative at MemberRep@nodarider.org
Calendar of Events Full calendar at www.nodarider.org
*Count toward 2021 Year-end Awards - Virtual Shows DO NOT COUNT toward awards Due to COVID-19, Please check with the event coordinator to ensure a clinic or show has not been cancelled.
Nov 21 and 22 Debbie Bowman Clinic at Meadowcreek Ranch To ride or audit contact Kate Poulin 386-624-3968 Nov 14 & 15 Leg Up Cleveland Kids (LUCK) benefit clinic featuring * Nov 29 Chagrin Valley Farms Jennifer Sappington Truett, Topline Schooling Dressage Show Stable at Walden, Aurora, OH Chagrin Falls, OH LUCK4kids.org or pages 12 and 13 of CVF@chagrinvalleyfarms.com this newsletter
December 1, NODA Membership Nov 16 at 6:15 pm Renewal time! Membership Membership will vote on Form on page 16. proposed By-Laws at the NODA virtual board meeting– OPEN to all. If interested in attending , please send Niki Sackman an email at president@nodarider.org no later than, Saturday, November 14th.
Dec 2-6 Adequan/USDF Virtual Convention is FREE to all The By-Laws were printed in Issues 9 and members. Registration required to 10, 2020 if you need to review them.
obtain meeting links. See page 4 of this newsletter for details. https://www.usdf.org/convention/
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Dec 27 Chagrin Valley Farms Schooling Dressage Show Chagrin Falls, OH CVF@chagrinvalleyfarms.com *June 26 NODA Dressage 2021 USDF/USEF Level I Recognized Show Details TBA *June 27 NODA Dressage 2021 USDF/USEF Level I Recognized Show Encore, Details TBA Send calendar submissions including date, event, location, and contact information by the 15th of the month prior to the edition it will run in to Mosie-Editor@nodarider.org
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NODA Newsletter and Website Advertising Rates New Advertising Rates Effective January 1, 2020 Payment Deadline: 10th of the month to reserve space in NODA News for the next issue. Ads will be run print and digitally for the same amount of time. E-mail print ready ads in JPEG or .TIF format Select high quality or commercial printing, 300 dpi or higher when saving the file. Send to Jennifer at Advertisers@nodarider.org
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