NODA News Issue 9

2020, Issue 9

In This Issue 2020 Proposed Revisions to NODA By-Laws for Member Review, page 6 NODA Dressage and More Camp 2020 Play by Play, page 12 Valenca Benefit Clinic for LUCK (Leg UP For Cleveland Kids), page 12 NODA Rotating Trophy Return, page 14 NODA Rocky River Schooling Show Results, 16 NODA Has Two Positions Open Schooling Show Manager, page 17 Junior/Young Rider Liaison, page 23

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 Dear NODA Members, greetings!

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

Hard to believe it is September already. I hope you have been enjoying your summer. My horse Raina, has probably been enjoying long trail rides and a laid back summer. I know I have. It was a weird summer not going to any shows or having the pressure of completing or accomplishing show goals by a certain date. Hopefully next year we will be able to return to our old normal as I did miss seeing a lot of you and catching up on the events of your life.

Arthur

Niki Sackman & Raina

NODA’s schooling shows have started back up with new COVID protocols in place. I will admit, the first show back I was a little bit off my game and had to get back in the swing of things. There are three more shows this season – September 20th at Summit County Fairgrounds (1 ring show), October 3rd and 4th at Chagrin Valley Farms. The October 4th show will be a 1 ring schooling show, as unfortunately there will not be a championship show this year.

NODA is seeking a new schooling show series management team. We are looking for one or two individuals to take over the positions of manager and secretary. These are paid positions and both Sally Burton and I are available to help train any interested individuals. Please contact either one of us if you are interested. We will also be looking for someone to take the position of the Jr/YR liaison. Maybe this is something one of you with a Jr/YR might be interested in.

The Education Committee has been busy putting together various events over the summer. There were numerous trivia contests, with Big Dee’s Gift cards and a free NODA membership that were given out to the lucky winners. Many of you participated in our virtual ride-a-test clinic with Danielle Menteer and Barb Soukup, and received a lot of great feedback. The Adult Dressage Camp was a big success, even with the various protocols in place and some rain. We also held an educational Zoom meeting with Danielle Menteer covering Having an Effective Seat, which was enjoyed by all.

Future Zoom meetings are being planned and so watch for details. Thank you to everyone on the education committee for all of your dedication and hard work.

The Bylaws Committee is publishing the proposed updated NODA bylaws in this newsletter showing items that will be removed with a line through them and new wording underlined. In October’s newsletter we will publish the proposed bylaws as they will read if adopted. Please take time to review the changes. November’s virtual board meeting will be open to all members and we will vote on the changes that evening. Stayed tuned to the website and newsletter for details on the date, time and how to on join the November board meeting.

As a reminder, if you received a year-end trophy in 2019, please return them to either Big Dees or Topline Stables (by appointment).

Thank you to the NODA board and executive board for all their hard work and planning during these unique and challenging times.

Wishing you the best, Niki

Third Monday of the Month

Conference Call NEXT MEETING 6:15pm September 21, 2020 NODA News 2020, Page 2

Cover: Camper, Deb Stopps, riding Tasea with Danielle Menteer instructing at the 2020 Dressage and More Adult Camp.

NODA Chairpersons & Committees Communications Correspondence Secretary : Molly Reeves 440-334-3947 Correspondence@nodarider.org Member Services Directory Mosie Welch: 330-618-5838 Directory@nodarider.org

Newsletter

Historical Archives Historian : Fran Cverna 440-834-1774 Historian@nodarider.org

Competitions Recognized Shows Co-Chair Dee Liebenthal 216-534-1911 RS-Chair@nodarider.org

Lead Editor, Content/Layout Mosie Welch 330-618-5838 Mosie-Editor@nodarider.org

Co-Chair Rachel Aderhold 330-357-9981

Advertising/Classifieds/Calendar Editor Jennifer Cooper 216-469-3920 Advertisers@nodarider.org

Manager/Secretary Kevin Bradbury 734-426-2111 Ext 111 Info@horseshowoffice.com

Corral Magazine: Mosie Welch 330-618-5838 Mosie-Editor@nodarider.org

Volunteer Coordinator Karen Shirring 330-220-4705 RS-vol-coord@nodarider.org

Website, Facebook & E-News Webmaster Lesley Matt 440-503-6214 Webmaster@nodarider.org

VP@nodarider.org

Sponsors/Advertising Patty Keim 330-350-2775 Sponsors@nodarider.org Program Coordinator Mosie Welch 330-618-5838 Program@nodarider.org

Instagram & Twitter Administrator, Lesley Matt 440—503-6214 Posts@nodarider.org

Education Programs Education Chair Beth Scalabrino Education@nodarider.org

Membership & Liaisons Membership Chair Fran Cverna 440-834-1774 Membership@nodarider.org

Chair Sally Burton 440-221-7544 SchoolingShow@nodarider.org Show Secretary Niki Sackman 440-454-4709 SS-Secretary@nodarider.org Volunteer Coordinator Sally Burton 440-221-7544 SS-Volunteers@nodarider.org

Junior & Young Rider Liaison Christa Sandy 216-314-4871 Jr-YR@nodarider.org

Silent Auction

Western Dressage Liaison Sara Justice WesternDressage@nodarider.org

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Barb Meholick Big Dee’s Tack & Vet Supply Blue Ridge Farm Little Stinker Farm North Crest Equestrian Center Poulin Dressage Rivendel Farm The Visiting Vet

Year-End Awards Chair Janeen Langowski-Grava 440-666-6182 Yearend-Awards@nodarider.org

Professional Liaison Arielle Brodkey Arielle-DAL@nodarider.org 216 591-0431

NODA’s Newsletter Advertisers

Schooling Shows

External Relations Barb Soukup 440-339-3980 parliamentarian@nodarider.org

Member Liaison: Kathy Kirchner 330-995-6010 MemberRep@nodarider.org

www.nodarider.org

Chair Patty Keim 330-350-2775 SilentAuction@nodarider.org

Year-End Awards Banquet Banquet Co-Chair Sally Burton 440-221-7544 Banquet@nodarider.org Banquet Co-Chair Niki Sackman 440-454-4709 SS-Secretary@nodarider.org

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Sarah Freeman won Quiz # 6 written by Mary Lou Gallagher Sarah won a 2021 NODA membership

How To Play!

Look for the NEXT QUIZ on NODA’s Facebook Page or www.nodarider.org Every Trivia Quiz lasts ten days.

Each person may take the quiz only once since the answers are revealed after you submit.

A link for the google form trivia quiz will be posted on Facebook and the website (No google account is necessary to play).

Each quiz has a different theme and will consist of 10 multiple choice questions. The quizzes will be written by NODA board members and other NODA members who volunteer their expertise.

Google forms automatically grades the questions so you will know your score as soon as you are done taking the quiz and the results show up in the trivia master’s files (no need to send your score in).

Everyone who scores a 100% on that particular quiz will have her/his name put into a computer generated name picker. The NODA member whose name is chosen will receive a prize.

Prizes may include but are not limited to ribbons, gift cards to Big Dee’s or even a NODA membership.

Prize winners will be announced on the website and Facebook after the quiz is closed.

It's so easy to win, so why not Play?!

Want to submit a quiz?

Email your quiz's questions and answers to Education@nodarider.org NODA News 2020, Page 4

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2020 Proposed Revisions to NODA By-Laws For membership review with mark-up’s showing deletions and additions PROPOSED NODA BY-LAWS REVISION NODA is a 501(C)3 Educational Organization and a Group Member Organization (GMO) of the United States Dressage Federation (USDF). All donations and contributions are tax deductible. From time to time our governing document (we usually call it our By-Laws) is reviewed to make sure it is accurate and current. Last year in 2019, an ad-hoc NODA committee (Fran Cverna, Kathy Kirchner, and Elizabeth Scalabrino) started to review our by-laws for currency, accuracy, and correct grammar. After By-Laws Committee, Executive Committee and Board review, the following are the by-laws being submitted to the general membership for approval.

Deletions to the current by-laws are crossed out, additions are underlined. If you find this too confusing, don’t worry – next month’s newsletter will present the proposed by-laws without the cross-outs and underlines!

The November Board Meeting will be an open meeting at which the membership at large can vote on the proposed changes to YOUR by-laws. The meeting will be an on-line “Zoom” meeting, and anyone can participate by phone or with a computer. Details will be provided next month.

Send any comments or questions to Fran Cverna by email membership@nodarider.org, voice phone 440 834-1774, or text 440 823-5965. Do not hesitate to voice your opinion regarding deletions or proposed wording.

Constitution, and Code of Regulations and Bylaws of the Northern Ohio Dressage Association Revision Updated 8/17/2020 Article I: Name: The name of the Association shall be theNorthern Ohio Dressage Association. Northern Ohio Dressage Association is incorporated in the state of Ohio as a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Northern Ohio Dressage Association is a Group Member Organization (GMO) affiliate of the United States Dressage Federation.

Article II: Purpose: The purpose of this Association shall be to promote interest in and the understanding of dressage through education, active participation, and support of regional and national dressage activities.

Article III: Officers: The officers of the Association shall be a President, a Vice President, a Secretary, a Treasurer, and a Parliamentarian. These five officers shall serve as the Executive Committee. One person may not hold more than one office at a time Section 1. Term of Office. Officers, except the Parliamentarian, shall be nominated and elected every second year in odd number years. New officers shall commence their duties the first of January in even numbered years and shall serve for two years.

Section 2. President. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Association and of the Board of Directors (See Article V.) The President may at any time call a meeting of the Board of Directors and shall do so at the request of four members of the Board of Directors. In the event that one of the five elected official positions shall become vacant prior to the expiration of the term of that office, the President shall appoint someone to fill the vacancy.

Section 3. Vice President. The Vice President shall exercise any power or duty of the President in the absence of the President, and shall be included in all decisions and organizing responsibilities. The Vice President shall be the chair a member of the NODA Recognized Show Committee.

Section 4. Secretary. The Secretary shall give notice of all meetings of the Association and of the Directors, and shall record and distribute minutes of such meetings of the Association and Board of Directors. and provide highlights for the Association newsletter. Minutes of such meetings are available upon request to all members.

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approve in writing all expenditures over the amount set annually by the Board of Directors, shall collect all monies due to the Association, shall maintain all Association financial records and, in the absence of a Fundraising Chair (see Article V Section 2), shall oversee all Association fundraising activities. In addition the Treasurer shall record, maintain and file or cause to be filed all necessary corporate Certificates Statements of Continued Existence and Statutory Agent Updates.

Section 6. Parliamentarian. The office of Parliamentarian shall be filled by the outgoing President of the Association. If there is no outgoing President, the Parliamentarian shall remain in office until such time that there is an outgoing President. The Parliamentarian shall serve as the Association representative to the United States Dressage Federation annual meeting. If the Parliamentarian is unable to attend the annual meeting, a representative to the meeting shall be appointed by the Executive Committee. In the event that the outgoing President cannot serve, the President, with the approval of the Executive Committee, shall appoint the Parliamentarian.

Section 7. Election of Officers. The Nominating Committee (see Article IV, Section 1) shall present the slate of proposed officers to the general membership. Additional nominations shall be taken from the floor at the September Board of Directors meeting of the Association. Ballots shall be distributed to all members in good standing of the current year either by mail, online voting or a combination. The Parliamentarian shall appoint 2 two members in good standing who shall to be inspectors of the election and who shall count all eligible ballots. The result of the election shall be announced at the annual awards banquet and/or in the Newsletter.

Section 8. Meetings of the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall meet no less frequently than bi-monthly every other month to conduct the business of the Association. Executive Committee meetings may be combined with Board of Director meetings.

Article IV: Committees: The following named Committees shall be standing committees of the Association: Section 1. Nominating Committee. The Parliamentarian shall chair the Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee shall consist of the Chairperson, 1member of the Executive Committee, 1 one member of the Board of Directors, and 2 one members of the Association at large. The 2 two members at large shall represent diverse geographic areas. The Nominating Committee shall meet no later than August 15 of each election year, and present a slate to the general membership and take nominations from the floor as set forth in Section 7 of Article III hereof.

Section 2. Additional Standing Committees. Additional Standing Committees of the Association shall be: - Awards Committee - Banquet - Correspondence/Handbook Branding Committee - Education Committee - External Relations Committee - Fundraising - Historical Historian Committee - Hospitality Committee - Liaison Adult Amateurs - Liaison Juniors / Young Riders (USDF Jr/YR Contact) - Liaison Professionals - Membership Committee / USDF Roster Contact - Newsletter Committee - NODA Recognized Show Committee - Publicity Committee - Schooling Shows Committee - Website/Social Media Committee Section 3. Additional Committees. The President may appoint additional committees, standing or ad hoc as the need arises, with the approval of the Executive Committee.

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Section 4. Appointment of Chairpersons. The Chairpersons of all committees, with the exception of the Chairperson of the Nominating Committee and the NODA Recognized Show Committee, shall be appointed by the President and approved by the Executive Committee. Additional members of each committee may be selected by its respective Committee Chairperson.

Article V: Board of Directors : Section 1. Composition. The Board of Directors of the Association shall consist of the Executive Committee of the Association and all current Committee chairs persons Directors at Large: For each officer, one additional member to the Board of Directors shall be elected from the membership at large to act as Directors at Large. In the event that the slate of Directors at Llarge is not filled, remaining positions shall be appointed by the new Executive Board at the first meeting of the year.

Section 2. Election of Directors at Large. The election of Directors at Large follows the same procedure as stated in Article III, Section 7 for election of officers.

Section 32. Board Meetings. There shall be an annual meeting of the Board of Directors preceding the first general business meeting of the year at which all incoming chairpersons shall be nominated and approved.

The President shall call meetings of the Board of Directors as the need arises to conduct the general business of the Association.

Section 4 Voting. Each member of the Board of Directors (as stated in Article V Section 1) is entitled to one vote at Board Meetings. Motions shall pass with a simple majority of those present. Motions may also be made using email distribution to all Board members and passed with a simple majority of respondents.

Article VI: Removal from Office: All officers and, members of the Board of Directors and Committee Chairpersons shall be subject to removal from office for failure to satisfactorily discharge their duties satisfactorily. Removal proceedings shall occur at an open business meeting called solely or partially for this purpose, after 21 days notification to the membership either by mail or email. A 2/3 vote by members present shall be necessary for removal from office.

Article VII: Membership: Section 1. Persons Eligible. Membership in the Association shall be open to all persons ,organizations and corporations which who subscribe to the purposes and objectives of this Association as stated in the Articles of Incorporation of the Association Article 2. The Association does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to: election of officers; selection of committee chairs, volunteers and vendors; and provision of services. The Association is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. All and members shall be entitled to the rights and obligations of members. There shall be two three (3) classes of membership: Iindividual, and Ffamily/Supporting and organization/corporation.

Section 2. Dues. The classification of memberships and appointment of dues shall be determined by the Board of Directors annually at the annual meeting of the Board of Directors.

Section 3. Voting. Each member of the Association who is a member in good standing shall be entitled to one (1) vote for the election of Officers and Directors at Large and for any changes to the bylaws of the Association. Family memberships and organizations/corporation memberships shall be entitled to one (1) vote.

Section 4. Loss of Membership Privileges. Any member who is in debt to the Association due to non-payment or use of a bad check in payment for an Association event attended by the member shall forfeit all membership rights in the Association and shall not be reinstated to membership until such time as such indebtedness is absolved.

Section 5. Open Meetings. There shall be a minimum of one open meeting each year. In election years, an the NODA News 2020, Page 8

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oOpen mMeeting shall be take place in September and at such open meeting the slate of officers shall be presented by the Nominating Committee. Additional open meetings may be held throughout the year to further the purposes of the Association as set out in Article II., Section 6. Quorum. The eligible voting members present at any Open Mmeeting shall constitute a quorum for such meeting. The affirmative vote of a majority of the voting members present at that Opena Mmeeting at which a quorum is present shall be necessary for the authorization or taking of any action.

Article VIII: Scholarships and Awards: Section 1. Scholarships. The Association shall fund annual scholarships to local riding clinics to assist in the education of its members. Scholarships recipients must be members in good standing of the Association and must meet all requirements for the scholarships as established by the Board of Directors.

Section 2. Awards. Annual awards for achievement of excellence in the sport of dressage shall be presented to members in good standing who meet the requirements established by the Board of Directors of the Association or the donors of the awards.

Article IX: Amendments: This Constitution may be amended by a majority vote of the members present at an open meeting called solely or partially for the purpose of amending this Constitution, or by either mail, online voting or a combination, after publication of the amended Constitution in the newsletter for two months..

Article X: Indemnification and Insurance: The Association shall indemnify the members of its Board of Directors and the members of all committees of the Association against liability arising out of their services to the Association to the full extent provided by Section 1702.12(E) of the Ohio Revised Code, as it may be amended from time to time, and by any other applicable law serving the same general purpose as that section.

The Association may purchase and maintain insurance against its liability under this Article and against the liability of any person indemnified.

Article XI: Successors: If the Association is dissolved, and at the time of dissolution has assets of any kind remaining after paying or making provision for payment of all of the liabilities of the Association, the Association assets will be transferred or conveyed to one or more nonprofit organizations engaged in activities substantially similar to those of the Association. If the Board of Directors in its sole discretion requests a determination by the members of the Association, the members of the Association entitled to vote under this Constitution shall, following such procedure as the Board of Directors may determine is necessary or desirable, select an entity or entities qualified under the then-applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code to receive tax-deductible charitable gifts to receive such assets and to continue, to the extent reasonably practicable, the programs of the Association.

Article XII: Conflicts: Each member of the Board of Directors shall act at all times for the best interest of the Association and its programs and shall exercise the utmost good faith in all transactions touching on their duties to the Association and its programs. No member of the Board of Directors shall use his or her position in the Association for his or her direct or indirect financial gain or take any action intended to have an adverse effect on the Association or any of its programs or that may be reasonably foreseen to have such an adverse effect.

Thank You To the following riders for participating in NODA’s first virtual Ride-A-Test in June and July with Judges Danielle Menteer (L*) and Barb Soukup (L*) Amy Kassouf Anna Woodrum Connie Kelling Emily Kraker Jacqueline Seagle Jamie Himes Kathy Kirchner Kristie Grisez Laura Callesen NODA News 2020, Page 11

Marsha Heinke Michaela Craciun Morgan Schultz Mosie Welch Patti Valencic Patty Keim Sally Burton Sarah Freeman Tay Laster

NODA Dressage and More Camp 2020 Play by Play

By Sally Burton Back in February when we first put out the applications for camp, we filled with 16 campers almost immediately.

But due to COVID-19, many decided not to attend. Luckily, we quickly filled again with campers who, in the words of Maria, “I would come in hazmat gear if I have to!”

On Thursday, July 30 we were lucky to have cool weather, sunshine and the sound of happy people pulling in to camp with trailers full of horses and all the horse gear we could ever need. Campers unpacked, set up, and got the feel of Stone Gate. The peace surrounded us almost instantaneously as we, a bunch of horse crazy women, descended on 171 acres of horse paradise. It was to be a true break from reality.

through/up/down/in and out of the obstacles. And only when we all felt comfortable did we mount our horses and ride the obstacles.

Lunch time came quickly and we met under the trees for a social distancing lunch and lecture. Danielle answered questions and talked at length about the elusive outside rein, ground manners, and the importance of being the leader of the herd! The afternoon continued with more dressage lessons and mountain trail classes. Everyone had a chance to do both lessons and spend plenty of time with their horses.

For dinner we all met under an Camper Jill Winters and her Miro outdoor pavilion at the local KOA to eat together, learn about Pulse Electromagnetic Field therapy from certified PEMF guru Thursday afternoon continued with a few jumping lessons, a trail course demonstration from Jackie Smith, owner of Jill Hazen and play some fun games for freebies. Lots of laughs, good information and some muscle-relaxing Stone Gate Farm, and her horse Joey, and the sighs of therapy filled the night. contented horses getting used to their new homes. That night everyone went to their separate lodgings, most of us Saturday dawned with the threat of rain. Barb Soukup in small, one person cabins at the KOA arrived for her first dressage lesson at 8 am. located nearby.

Shortly thereafter the rain started but Barb is a trouper and taught all morning as the Friday morning dawned bright and early rain came, went and returned again. All with sun and highs in the 70’s. The farm riders learned a lot and benefited from was soon full of riders getting ready for Barb’s immense knowledge and ability to lessons, grazing horses, cleaning stalls and break down the basics. Even soaking wet, excited chatter. Danielle Menteer arrived riders had smiles on their faces leaving the for the first dressage lesson at 7:30 am. lesson.

Danielle is a teaching machine. She seamlessly went from working with one For those riders who chose to participate the rider on canter pirouettes to the next rider morning session also held the opportunity to whose horse needed a refresher on ground take a ground pole class or stadium/cross manners and lunging. Danielle was country jumping lessons. Most of our able to help each rider work on needed Saturday dawned with the threat of rain. campers chose one or the other and it skills and her ability to analyze and give Barb Soukup arrived to instruct her first was great fun to see riders grow in dressage lesson at 8 am. The rain started confidence as they worked with Jackie positive helpful comments was shortly thereafter, but Barb is a trooper. Smith in the jump ring. appreciated by all.

She taught all morning as the rain came,

As Danielle taught in the dressage ring, Lunch was again a learning session went, and returned again.

Jackie Smith was giving mountain trail with Q and A with Barb. We were lessons on the trail course. Jackie started all of the riders lucky to sit out of the rain for this session and Barb in hand. It was important to establish who the leader of answered questions about common errors in dressage the herd was before attempting obstacles. So everyone tests…. use your corners! Geometry is important! It truly worked on basic leading, backing, and progressed to side is all about the basics. stepping over poles. Next up we walked our horses over Luckily it dried out in the afternoon and riders were able to every obstacle, learning how to safely guide them over/ do their dressage lessons and more jumping or pole NODA News 2020, Page 12

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classes out in the sun. The ground pole lessons were interesting to watch as Kyle Smith taught the afternoon class with a challenging set of ground poles that riders had to maneuver while regulating strides.

improvement of the horses and riders as they negotiated the course. Everyone ended with a score sheet and a choice of prize from the ‘treasure chest’ of goodies! And just like that, camp was over.

Between all the lessons there was plenty to keep us busy with horse care - hand walking/grazing our horses that were not getting turn out at camp, cleaning stalls, and hanging out enjoying the company of like-minded, horse crazy people! Saturday night we met again at the KOA under our pavilion to share pizza, salad and stories of the weekend at camp.

Since I chose to scribe for Jackie on Sunday morning instead of compete I wanted to get in one last ride. Early, before many people arrived, I saddled up and headed out on a long rein ride around the beautiful property to reflect on the weekend. We walked around the rings, onto the mountain trail obstacles, checked out cross country jumps, walked through the ponds and just chilled. The sense of Sunday we woke up to rain again. But that didn’t stop the peace and serenity filled me and calmed my soul. In excitement of our Mountain Trail Challenge. Each camper addition to all the learning, the friendships, the adventures was able to ride or walk “in hand” on the novice mountain and new challenges I hope that feeling is what everyone was able to take home from camp. trail course while Jackie judged. It was great to see the

NODA is a Silver Sponsor, LUCK, Valenca Benefit Clinic - sponsoring two 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

NODA Rotating Trophy and Award Return If you won a rotating trophy or award in 2020, it’s time to dust it off and pack it up Please Return to: Big Dees Tack & Vet Supplies 9440 State Route 14, Streetsboro, OH 44241 Topline Stables at Walden - By Appointment 1109 Aurora Hudson Rd, Aurora, OH 44202 440 223-8236

Contact Anne McClintock with questions and to make other return arrangements 440 223-8236 or Trophies@nodarider.org

There Will Be No Banquet or Year-End Awards in 2020

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Membership News

by Fran Cverna, Membership Chair

NODA’s 2020 Membership Year runs from 12/1/2019– 11/30/2020

Thank you to everyone who has renewed for 2020!

As of 8/15/2020, we have 244 members, 160 Adult Amateurs, 33 Youth, 51 Professionals Compared to last year this time, we are down about 75 members, But we have 39 NEW members for 2020!

5 of our members are over 75 years old!

91 members from 2019 have not renewed Welcome New Members Giselle Fead Rebecca Salinger A BIG Thank You to all of you for supporting NODA with your membership this year. Stay safe!

If you have a trainer, student, or riding friend who has not yet joined NODA this year, please ask them to Join online at www.nodarider.org or Use the Membership Form on Page 20 of this newsletter

From the Archives -

NODA’s First Ledger Kept by Treasurer Gail Patton With Historian Fran Cverna

1970 Financial Ledger One of the oldest documents in the NODA Archives is a bound Financial Ledger recording the Association finances from 50 years ago. Gail Patton was our first Treasurer and no one since then has been able to match her penmanship! It seems we started 1970 with $44.05 and ended the year with $256.80.

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NODA Rocky River Schooling Show Results– August 9, 2020 Judges: Robin Birk (r) and Shari Wolke (L*) High Point Intro: Miranda Akins, Curious Behavior 70.313% Training: Bitsy Gascoigne, Awkward Silence 69.808% First Level: Danielle Northup, Charles Maxwell Johns II 72.931% Second Level and Above: Annelise Klepper, Happy Texas Moonlight Western Dressage: Sophia Morris, Slick 68.636%

74.559%

TIP High Point Intro: Miranda Akins, Curious Behavior 70.313% Training Level: Bitsy Gascoigne, Awkward Silence 69.808% Introductory Test A Adult Amateur (C) Birk (r), 141 Deb Boslett Practically Perfect 160 Jennifer Tulleners Guilty As Charged

Introductory Walk-Trot Test A 2019 Introductory Walk-Trot Test A 2019

110.5 97.5

69.063% 1 60.938% 2

Introductory Walk-Trot Test B Adult Amateur (C) Wolke (L*), 160 Jennifer Tulleners Guilty As Charged 108 Jennifer Cooper Mikey

Introductory Walk-Trot Test B 2019 Introductory Walk-Trot Test B 2019

104.5 92.5

65.313% 1 57.813% 2

Introductory Walk-Trot Test C Adult Amateur (C) Birk (r), 108 Jennifer Cooper Mikey

Introductory Walk-Trot Test C 2019

124.5

62.250% 1

Introductory Test A Jr/YR (C) Wolke (L*), 161 Hannah Powalie 104 Josephine Cooper

Niko's Purple Mikey

Introductory Walk-Trot Test A 2019 Introductory Walk-Trot Test A 2019

92.0 89.0

57.500% 1 55.625% 2

Introductory Test B Jr/YR (C) Birk (r), 148 Miranda Akins 134 Adriana Kozey 161 Hannah Powalie 104 Josephine Cooper

Curious Behavior Adina Niko's Purple Mikey

Introductory Walk-Trot Test B 2019 Introductory Walk-Trot Test B 2019 Introductory Walk-Trot Test B 2019 Introductory Walk-Trot Test B 2019

112.5 109.0 104.5 101.5

70.313% 1 68.125% 2 65.313% 3 63.438% 4

Introductory Test C Jr/YR (C) Wolke (L*), 148 Miranda Akins 161 Hannah Powalie 134 Adriana Kozey

Curious Behavior Niko's Purple Adina

Introductory Walk-Trot Test C 2019 Introductory Walk-Trot Test C 2019 Introductory Walk-Trot Test C 2019

126.5 119.5 119.0

63.250% 1 59.750% 2 59.500% 3

Introductory Test C Open (C) Wolke (L*), 136 Sarah Freeman 110 Margeaux Wymer

Practically Perfect Tyson

Introductory Walk-Trot Test C 2019 Introductory Walk-Trot Test C 2019

134.5 121.0

67.250% 1 60.500% 2

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Training Level Test 1 Adult Amateur (C) Wolke (L*), 170 Bitsy Gascoigne Awkward Silence

Training Level, Test 1 2019

181.5

69.808% 1

Training Level Test 2 Adult Amateur (C) Birk (r), 170 Bitsy Gascoigne Awkward Silence

Training Level, Test 2 2019

200.5

69.138% 1

Training Level Test 3 Adult Amateur (C) Wolke (L*), 170 Bitsy Gascoigne Awkward Silence 118 Becky Salinger Riversong 132 Marleen Corrigan Make Him Good

Training Level, Test 3 2019 Training Level, Test 3 2019 Training Level, Test 3 2019

202.0 185.0 166.5

69.655% 1 63.793% 2 57.414% 3

Training Level, Test 1 Jr/YR (C) Birk (r), 117 Sabrina Siegel 148 Miranda Akins

Zips Magic Cowboy Curious Behavior

Training Level, Test 1 2019 Training Level, Test 1 2019

177.0 175.0

68.077% 1 67.308% 2

Training Level Test 2 Jr/YR (C) Wolke (L*), 105 Kayda Strah 117 Sabrina Siegel 116 Anna Pasela

Mykka Training Level, Test 2 2019 Zips Magic Cowboy Training Level, Test 2 2019 Hall's Creek Hot Chocolate Training Level, Test 2 2019

190.5 169.5 169.5

65.690% 1 58.448% 2 58.448% 3

Training Level Test 3 Jr/YR (C) Birk (r), 105 Kayda Strah 116 Anna Pasela

Mykka Training Level, Test 3 2019 Hall's Creek Hot Chocolate Training Level, Test 3 2019

191.5 187.5

66.034% 1 64.655% 2

First Level Test 1 Adult Amateur (C) Wolke (L*), 109 Robert Stone My Mingo 145 Barbara Bower Apple Jack (FMF Apple Jack) 172 Donnie Denko Gentle Breeze Top Gun

First Level, Test 1 2019 First Level, Test 1 2019 First Level, Test 1 2019

200.0 170.5 170.5

68.966% 1 58.793% 2 58.793% 3

First Level Test 2 Adult Amateur (C) Wolke (L*), 189 Brandon Evans WestPointe 118 Becky Salinger Riversong

First Level, Test 2 2019 First Level, Test 2 2019

227.0 214.5

64.857% 1 61.286% 2

First Level Test 2 Adult Amateur (C) Birk (r), 109 Robert Stone 145 Barbara Bower 225.0 64.286% 172 Donnie Denko

My Mingo First Level, Test 2 2019 Apple Jack (FMF Apple Jack) 2 Gentle Breeze Top Gun First Level, Test 2 2019

First Level Test 3 Adult Amateur (C) Birk (r), 137 Allison Ray Bella Ragazza 189 Brandon Evans WestPointe

First Level, Test 3 2019 First Level, Test 3 2019

230.0 65.714% 1 First Level, Test 2 2019 211.0

60.286% 3

240.0 230.5

66.667% 1 64.028% 2

Job Opening: SCHOOLING SHOW MANAGER, paid position Have you ever wanted to run a horse show? Do you like organizing? Here is your chance!

NODA is looking for a new Schooling Show Manager.

Email Sally (schoolingshow@nodarider.org) or Niki (ss-secretary@nodarider.org) for more information and the chance to train now!

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First Level Test 1 Jr/YR (C) Wolke (L*), 184 Danielle Northup

Charles Maxwell Johns III First Level, Test 1 2019

211.5

72.931% 1

First Level Test 2 Jr/YR (C) Birk (r), 184 Danielle Northup

Charles Maxwell Johns III First Level, Test 2 2019

233.0

66.571% 1

First Level Test 2 Open (C) Birk (r), 139 Amber Long

Bogarts BoDiddly

First Level, Test 2 2019

234.5

67.000% 1

First Level Test 3 Open (C) Birk (r), 130 Jennifer Krajcer

Regal Chex

First Level, Test 3 2019

228.5

63.472% 1

Second Level Test 1 (C) Wolke (L*), 146 Giselle Fead 137 Allison Ray 107 Patti Valencic 139 Amber Long 130 Jennifer Krajcer

Kilkelly All's Well Bella Ragazza Fox Meadow Dancer Bogarts BoDiddly Regal Chex

Second Level, Test 1 2019 Second Level, Test 1 2019 Second Level, Test 1 2019 Second Level, Test 1 2019 Second Level, Test 1 2019

255.0 231.5 221.5 219.0 213.0

68.919% 1 62.568% 2 59.865% 3 59.189% 4 57.568% 5

Second Level Test 2 (C) Birk (r), 146 Giselle Fead 107 Patti Valencic

Kilkelly All's Well Fox Meadow Dancer

Second Level, Test 2 2019 Second Level, Test 2 2019

257.5 251.5

62.805% 1 61.341% 2

Second Level Test 3 (C) Birk (r), 147 Sue Horst

WRF Alix

Second Level, Test 3 2019

258.5

61.548% 1

Third Level Test 1 (C) Birk (r), 171 Kristin Stein 143 Peggi Ignagni 138 Michele Lawson

Habibi Rey Jay Ron Stella

Third Level, Test 1 2019 Third Level, Test 1 2019 Third Level, Test 1 2019

263.5 235.5 227.5

71.216% 1 63.649% 2 61.486% 3

Third Level Test 3 (C) Birk (r), 143 Peggi Ignagni

Rey Jay Ron

Third Level, Test 3 2019

253.0

63.250% 1

Fourth Level Test 1 (C) Birk (r), 185 Abigail Weigele

Tula

Fourth Level, Test 1 2019

252.0

64.615% 1

FEI Junior Individual 2018 (C) Birk (r), 113 Annelise Klepper

Happy Texas Moonlight

FEI Junior Individual 2018

253.5

74.559% 1

FEI Junior Team 2018 (C) Birk (r), 113 Annelise Klepper

Happy Texas Moonlight

FEI Junior Team 2018

244.0

73.939% 1

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Western Intro Level Test 1 (C) Birk (r), 144 Sophia Morris 115 Carter Boreman

Slick Champ

Western Dressage Intro Test 1 Western Dressage Intro Test 1

151.0 128.5

68.636% 1 58.409% 2

Western-Intro Level Test 3 (C) Wolke (L*), 144 Sophia Morris 115 Carter Boreman

Slick Champ

Western Dressage Intro Test 3 Western Dressage Intro Test 3

121.0 110.0

60.500% 1 55.000% 2

Lady's Couragous Champ Western Dressage Intro Test 4

121.0

57.619% 1

Western Basic Level Test 1 (C) Birk (r), 131 Louisa Morris

Roxy

Western Dressage Basic Test 1

155.0

64.583% 1

Western Basic Level Test 3 (C) Wolke (L*), 140 Skylar Young 131 Louisa Morris

KMA Sky MeTo The Moon Western Dressage Basic Test 3 Roxy Western Dressage Basic Test 3

120.0 118.5

60.000% 1 59.250% 2

Western Basic Level Test 4 (C) Birk (r), 140 Skylar Young 142 Judy Jacobsen

KMA Sky MeTo The Moon Western Dressage Basic Test 4 Lady's Couragous Champ Western Dressage Basic Test 4

168.5 166.0

67.400% 1 66.400% 2

Western Level One Test 1 (C) Wolke (L*), 135 Skylar Young

La Bella Luna

Western Dressage Level 1 Test 1

177.0

65.556% 1

Western Level One Test 2 (C) Wolke (L*), 133 Kayla Bielke

Magic Nickel

Western Dressage Level 1 Test 2

160.5

57.321% 1

Western Level One Test 4 (C) Birk (r), 135 Skylar Young

La Bella Luna

Western Dressage Level 1 Test 4

168.5

64.808% 1

Western Intro Level Test 4 (C) Wolke (L*), 142 Judy Jacobsen

Rocky River Schooling Show Wrap-up

By Sally Burton, Schooling Show Manager

Congratulations to all competitors and thanks to everyone for jumping through all the hoops, wearing masks and socially distancing today at the Rocky River show! We had a beautiful day.

Special thanks to Margaret McElhany and her crew and our wonderful volunteers: Sara Justice, Patty Keim, Agatha Smithers, Jacqueline Foust Seagle and Mark, Lara and Kevin Young, Susan Patrick-Pasela, the Christa Sandy family for parking duty.

And very special thanks to our judges Robin Birk "r" from PA and Shari Wolke, "L w/distinction" from Michigan!

For information on upcoming shows www.nodarider.org NODA News 2020, Page 19

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