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USDF CONNECTION Official Publication of the United States Dressage Federation

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AMAteUR hoUR 2010 UsdF Art contest Winners

196 the tAIl end Riding It out

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Yearbook 2010

Year-End Awards

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Adequan/UsdF horse of the year Adequan/UsdF dshb horse of the year Adequan/UsdF Materiale horse of the year Adequan/UsdF dressage breeder of the year Adequan/UsdF Musical Freestyle Adequan/UsdF Musical Freestyle challenge Adequan/UsdF UseF Four-year-olds Adequan/UsdF FeI Five-year-olds Adequan/UsdF FeI six-year-olds Adequan/UsdF Adult Amateur Adequan/UsdF Junior/young Rider Adequan/UsdF Vintage cup

Regional Championships

84 great American Insurance group/UsdF Regional championships Results USDF Breeders’ Championships 110 great American Insurance group/UsdF breeders’ championship series Final Results All-Breeds Awards 118 Adequan/UsdF All-breeds Awards Rider Awards 166 168 172 180 182 184 185

UsdF gold Medalists UsdF silver Medalists UsdF bronze Medalists Musical Freestyle Rider Awards Master’s challenge Awards Rider Performance Awards horse Performance certificates Annual Recognition

186 UsdF University Program 187 benefit classes 188 UsdF/dover saddlery national Merit Winners

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USDF OFFICERS & EXECUTIVE BOARD PRESIDENT

GEORGE WILLIAMS

Report from Jacksonville

63 Western Avenue, Sherborn, MA 01770 Phone (508) 655-6490 e-mail: vicepresident@usdf.org SECRETARY

By George Williams, USDF President

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gone from renting office space to owning our own building. Te final payment on the USDF national education Center (neC) in Lexington, KY, was made last July—two years ahead of schedule. For that we owe a huge thank-you to those who donated to the capital campaign. Moving from leased office space to the neC has saved more than $600,000 over the past four to five years, and that savings includes the interest paid on the neC mortgage. A major change is in the wind regarding the USDF’s governance structure. For me this is one of the more exciting developments in the last few years. in 2010, we changed from a system of councils and committees to a new system of committees and councils. Sound confusing? it actually is quite simple: We took the old council and committee system and made every one a committee. Te committees are then grouped into one of three umbrella categories: Administrative, technical, and Activities. Te chairs of the committees within each of these three umbrella groups constitute a council. Te Administrative, technical, and Activities Councils each will have a representative (called an at-large director) on the executive Board. Tere will now be a total of sixteen executive Board members: four officers, nine regional directors, and three at-large directors.

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P.o. Box 976, Zebulon, nC 27597-0976 Phone (919) 269-7307 • Fax (919) 269-6273 e-mail: secretary@usdf.org TREASURER

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BETH JENKINS

A balanced budget and promising governance changes at the 2010 USDF convention

he 2010 Adequan/USDF national Convention and Symposium in Jacksonville, FL, was my first as president. i have to say that the executive Board, delegates, and staff made it much easier than i’d expected. to me, one of the beauties of the USDF is the opportunity for members to actually speak up and be heard, whether at the many committee meetings or at the Board of Governors (BoG) assembly. Tis year was no exception. in an effort to promote an exchange of ideas and a better understanding of the work being done by the committees and the programs they oversee, more committee meetings were open than ever before. in another first, prior to the convention, the executive Board sent the BoG delegates a series of e-mails about some of this year’s issues so that the delegates could be better informed. Te USDF convention is first and foremost a business meeting. in Jacksonville, USDF treasurer Steve Schubert presented the proposed budget to the BoG for approval. it is no secret that the slow economy is taking its toll; however, Steve, with the help of staff, put forward a balanced budget for the 2011-2012 fiscal year. We are looking at a slight decrease in expenses on the budget from the previous year. Te approved budget is posted on the USDF Web site at usdf.org/docs/about/about-usdf/ financials/2011-2012Budget.pdf. Since 2006, a couple of major changes have occurred that have had a positive impact on our budget. First, staff has been trimmed. i believe our staff deserves kudos for being able to maintain the same quality of programs with fewer people; they have worked hard to make this happen. Second, we have

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Passing it Down On learning and legacies

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Stephan Hienzsch 859/271-7887 • shienzsch@usdf.org ——— Editorial——— EDITOR

US. He thought it unacceptable that dressage instructors in this country were not subject to the kinds of training and licensing that have long been standard practice in europe, and his dream was to establish a similar program in America. We profiled Major Lindgren for this magazine around the time of his Hall of Fame induction, and again a few years later. He was thrilled with the attention and gratified at the number of former students who reached out, through letters to the editor, internet postings, or direct communiqués with him, to say what an influence he’d had on their riding, training, and teaching. He began corresponding with me occasionally, sending his thoughts on the latest dressage championships or training issue and always expressing satisfaction that people remembered him, even in the twilight of his life. i was initially surprised at his fear that he’d be forgotten, but then i began to understand it, especially in our modern world of endless fascination with the next big thing. But i feel confident in stating that Major Lindgren will not be forgotten. Tis is my final correspondence with him: Major Lindgren, if you know i’m writing to you, please know that i remember you, that i have your book and kept your letters, that i and a lot of other people feel privileged to have known and learned from you, and that we’re working to keep your dreams alive.

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everal bittersweet lessons about learning, life, and legacies converged at the 2010 Adequan/ USDF national Convention and Symposium in Jacksonville, FL, in December. First, i was as excited as all getout about the symposium, featuring well-known judges and trainers Gary Rockwell and Lilo Fore (for my report on the event, turn to page 36). i hadn’t had the pleasure of learning from Gary, but several years ago i had the good fortune to sit next to Lilo at a USDF symposium at DevonWood equestrian Centre, near Portland, oR. Confused about something, i asked Lilo about it—and she was off to the races, patiently (and seemingly happily) explaining all manner of things simply and articulately. i could hardly write fast enough to keep up with the pearls of wisdom. toward the end of the event, i think i blurted out: “Why don’t you give a symposium?” Te response, if i remember correctly, was that nobody had asked her. Well, somebody finally asked her, and Lilo and Gary did a superb job of blending the trainer’s and the judge’s perspectives on preparing for and riding the new 2011 USDF and US equestrian Federation dressage tests, introductory through Fourth Level. if you ever get a chance to watch one or both of these pros teach, don’t miss it. Te bittersweet part came when, just hours after i arrived in Jacksonville, i learned that 2003 Roemer Foundation/USDF Hall of Fame inductee Major Anders Lindgren had died at his home in Sweden (obituary, page 16). Major Lindgren was a driving force behind the development of USDF symposia, trainers’ Conferences, and the instructor/trainer Certification Program. For a decade, he was the primary teacher of dressage instructors in the

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Time To NomiNaTe CaNdidaTes April 15, 2011 is the deadline for nominations for: Participating Member (PM) Delegates in All Regions To accept the nomination, and if elected, a PM delegate nominee must: • Be a current Participating Member of USDF. • Currently reside in the region for which they are running as a candidate. • Agree to serve a one year term, from the time of election in 2011 until the election in 2012. • Attend the 2011 USDF convention.

At the 2009 convention, the BoG approved the concept of adding three more individuals to the executive Board. in 2010, the BoG had the opportunity to decide how those individuals will be selected. After much discussion, the BoG approved a motion requiring the BoG to vote on the candidates for the three at-large director positions. From my early days as a council chair i have felt strongly that we needed a better line of communication between committee chairs and the executive Board. Tis new system should help to improve the connection. After all, the majority of the work of USDF is done by committees; they deserve to have board representation. As most of you know by now, we had officer and regional-director elections during the 2010 BoG, as well. Te battle for vice president was hard fought by three very dedicated and qualified individuals. We welcome

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the winner, Beth Jenkins (MA), to the executive Board. in Region 3, Kimberly taylor bested two other candidates for the regional-director position. Lisa Schmidt is the new Region 1 director, Heather Petersen is the new Region 5 director, terry Wilson was reelected as Region 7 director, and Bess Reineman was reelected in Region 9. Several candidates ran unopposed, including Janine Malone (nC), who was reelected as treasurer. Welcome to our new board members and a sad goodbye to our retiring directors, Region 3’s Sandi Bishop and Region 5’s Teresa Hunt, who have been wonderful to work with. A big hug and thank you are in order for Melissa Creswick, who stepped in as the interim vice president in 2010. other issues that came before the BoG in Jacksonville were motions from the USDF Awards Committee effectively allowing a horse to be eligible to be ranked in the final year-end standings for most


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Te Regional Championships Committee also put some motions before the BoG. Tree of them had to do with the closing date for Regional Championships and the submitting of results by competitions close to the closing date. Another was to lower the required qualifying scores for Regional Championship freestyle classes to 63 percent. All of these motions were passed and will become effective as of the 2012

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Great American/USDF Regional Championships. As you can see, a large amount of work gets done at the convention. Te USDF “L” program faculty meets, as does the instructor/trainer Committee. Tis year, the instructor Certification Strategic Planning Group, chaired by Kathy Connelly, met as well. i am looking forward to the group’s report and recommendations for moving this vital program forward. Te executive Board meets twice during the convention. in an effort to improve communications, there were two historic firsts in Jacksonville: a meeting of the executive Board with the chairs of the USDF committees, and a meeting of the board with the US equestrian Federation Dressage Committee, which makes the rules for USeF-licensed dressage competition. Both meetings were productive. i hope that they herald the start of a new era—for if we are to continue to grow and improve our sport, we must work together more than ever before. s


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i am an adult amateur who has shown my non-warmblood horse before countless judges over the last seven years. During the 2009-2010 competition year, i rode Second Level for the second year in order to firm up basics. Unfortunately, what earned scores of 6, 7, or 8 last year earned scores of 5 and 6 this year. i wonder if others have noticed this trend toward harsher judging. My horse was more “through” and round this competition year than last. With only a few exceptions, that improvement was not rewarded. Tere are a few judges left who are not afraid to reward a really good halt or a big, swingy walk with an 8 or a 9. if i do choose to renew and show this year, i will be sure to ride for the judges who respect and show appreciation for the positive parts of our tests. Sadly, there are judges for whom i will never ride again, as it’s a waste of time and money. it is my hope that judges realize the challenges and expense of showing

On Judges and Judging in response to a USDF member’s question about showing in front of a judge against whom she also competes, judge elizabeth Madlener advised, “[i]f... you cannot trust a particular judge, then be sure not to ride for that judge” (“Te Judge’s Box,” october). Judging people you compete against is undoubtedly a conflict of interest. i believe many of the difficulties this country is having stem from a lack of guidelines and a “buyer beware” attitude. it is a disservice to put our hardworking judges in temptation’s way where their values could be questioned. As much as i dislike overregulation, if guidelines aren’t in place, perhaps we should develop some. Mary Farr St. Johns, FL i am hesitating to renew my GMo, USDF, and US equestrian Federation memberships for the first time in many years.

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Another Suggestion for Horseless Riders As a rider between mounts, i was eager to read Sally Silverman’s “out of the Saddle but Still in the Game” (november). While all her suggestions were good and ones i have incorporated during my own down time, in my opinion she missed the most important one: lunge lessons. i can’t imagine there is a rider out there, regardless of skill level, who would not reap the benefits of getting back to basics. Golfers speak of this all the time. Staying fit by working out is great but is no substitute for riding, and “catch riding” isn’t for every rider (or horse). Focusing on yourself while someone else controls the horse is the best of both worlds and is a wonderful opportunity few riders take advantage of. Jayne Nessif Woodbine, MD You’re right, Jayne, and we have an article on this very subject in the works.

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As a lower-level dressage competitor and a scientist (retired pediatric orthopedic surgeon), i commend the statistical attempt and effort of the authors to lend some science to dressage judging in their recent article (“A Statistical Look at Dressage Competition,” november). i do, however, have some concerns, especially having been a reviewer for a number of medical journals. of the 45,413 rides reviewed, 27,973 (61.5 percent) were on warmbloods. Terefore, although there were eight other breed categories listed, the majority of the horses were warmbloods, especially as compared to each breed category individually. Tus, the conclusion that warmbloods are not, in fact, favored is probably erroneous.


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member connection it would be interesting to look at breed versus level, as i’m quite sure that warmbloods would predominate at the upper levels. it might also be revealing to look at experienced (i am not sure exactly how you would decide this) versus inexperienced judges and at intra- versus interobserver differences. Debbie Stanitski, MD Kiawah Island, SC

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Te statisticians respond: Debbie, those are very good questions. Regarding the breed prevalence, while keeping in mind that some horses contributed multiple scores to those analyzed, the preference for showing horses from warmblood breeds does represent a self-selection process by the riders. Tis is most likely the result of riders’ intuitive understanding of the tendency for warmbloods to earn higher scores. We did a more detailed analysis of the breed-level scoring in the 2008 edition of our research. A copy of that paper is available on the Potomac Valley Dressage Association’s Web site (pvda.org/Documents/Forms/ Allitems.aspx; scroll to the bottom of the page and click on “USDF Score Analysis”). A summary of the breedlevel analysis shows the following: • Te “warmblood advantage” exists through First Level • iberian breeds (Andalusian, Lusitano, and PRe) were competitive with warmbloods at Second Level and above • Quarter Horse average scores were lower than all other breeds until the Fei levels • Arabian, Morgan, Toroughbred, Paint, and Quarter Horse breeds all score below iberians and warmbloods. Te goal of this section of the analysis was to confirm or deny the popular belief that warmbloods score so much higher than non-warmblood breeds that riders of non-warmbloods feel discouraged or slighted in the show ring. With the data showing a 2.5-percentage-point difference in

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average scores across all levels, riders of non-warmblood breeds should feel heartened that their horses can compete favorably. And it will be interesting to rerun this analysis with scores from the new 2011 editions of the USeF tests, in which the gait coefficient is no longer a factor. As you also pointed out, there are many more layers of analysis that could be done with the available data: a more detailed look at success by breed versus level by region is one, as are several possible questions about judging. intra- and inter-rater reliability and reproducibility is a topic on which we are currently working. Te relationship of judge-training level and years of judging experience to reliability and reproducibility is another topic that we would like to explore, but these data are much harder to gather and would require active participation from the USDF and the USeF to grant access. Te results of this analysis could form an excellent basis for discussions in judges’ seminars and the USDF “L” program. Developing baseline data on the correlations between judge training and scoring consistency would help the dressage community to assess the effectiveness of the various judgetraining programs. We believe that there is a wealth of information contained “in the numbers” that can help riders, trainers, breeders, judges, show managers, and the USDF to understand what is happening nationwide in the sport of dressage. s

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Te accomplished horseman and trainer, who was a former Swedish national dressage champion, Scandinavian eventing champion, and member of the 1972 Swedish olympic dressage team, had a profound influence on American dressage and on programs offered by the USDF. in 1981, Swedish Col. Aage Sommer brought Maj. Lindgren to Violet Hopkins’ tristan oaks Farm in Michigan to teach at the inaugural USDF national instructors Seminar. For the next decade, Maj. Lindgren led the Hopkins seminars, as they were called. He also brought such luminaries as “o” judge eric Lette and olympian Kyra Kyrklund to teach at USDF national symposia, which evolved out of the instructor seminars.

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SPREADING HIS KNOWLEDGE: Maj. Anders Lindgren shows American dressage trainers how it’s done at a 1985 Hopkins seminar

His students loved Maj. Lindgren’s systematic, structured approach to dressage training. Tey took to heart his favorite sayings, among them “t, t, t. Mind these three: Tings take time.” Tey treasured his virtual encyclopedia of training exercises, many of which incorporated traffic cones. in 1998, Half Halt Press finally persuaded the master to set down his exercises for posterity and published Major Anders Lindgren’s Teaching Exercises. A passionate advocate for dressage-instructor education and certification, Maj. Lindgren was an early proponent of a certification program for American instructors and encouraged the USDF to develop such a program as a next step from the seminars and symposia. With Maj. Lindgren’s help in establishing a curriculum, the USDF instructor Certification Program launched in 1990. Maj. Lindgren is survived by his wife, Puci.

Dressage rule changes. Fei dressage judging has undergone several revisions. Previously, “stars” (e.g., 4*, 5*) had replaced the letter-designation system of signifying judge credentials (e.g., “i,” “o”). At the 2010 GA, a new 2* category was created. two-star judges may judge the small tour (Prix St. Georges and intermediate i) and may later progress to become 3* judges. Criteria for becoming and remaining an Fei-licensed judge have been made stricter, as well. every judge must now complete a refresher course at least every three years. Te latest Fei dressage and para-equestrian dressage rules took effect January 1 and are online at fei.org. 2012 olympic games. As required for the 2012 olympics competition format, an alternative, shorter Grand Prix Special test was introduced on January 1. Te two-minute reduction is necessary to fulfill the international olympic Committee’s requirement to keep the same time frame as in the 2008 Games and to allow a total of 32 horses (seven teams and eleven individuals) to take part in the competition. Tis format will not be used at other Fei championships. hRh Princess haya reelected. HRH Princess Haya Al Hussein of Jordan was reelected to her second and final term as Fei president. She won in a landslide victory over Fei first vice president Sven Holmberg of Sweden and former netherlands equestrian Federation VP Henk Rottinghuis.

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strong core (abdominal and trunk muscles) improves balance and stability, which are required for an independent seat and clear aids when doing dressage. Annabelle Rosemurgy, 1996 olympic vaulter and owner of equilibrium Pilates Studio in Glendale, CA, says, “Te plank is the most functional move for safely and effectively

2. Lower to your elbows, keeping your body and legs straight and your tummy lifted. Aim to hold the position for 30 seconds. 3. Rest for no more than 15 seconds and repeat the move. Variations: to target upper-body strength: Stay in a pushup position instead of lowering to your elbows. to strengthen your

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sing USDF score sheets and scoring definitions, US equestrian Federation sport-horse judges Kristi Wysocki (“r”) and William Solyntjes (“R”) presented methods to evaluate sport-horse breeding stock and dressage prospects. For a group of 30 breeders, trainers, and prospective judges, they discussed how to rate foals, yearlings, and older horses, viewing 26 horses at Horses Unlimited, Albuquerque, nM, in a two-day seminar in november.

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sers of Apple’s iPhone and Google’s Android smartphones can have mobile access to the Fei equine Prohibited Substances online database, thanks to the new Clean Sport app, available as a free download for both platforms. Users have access to the Fei’s equine Prohibited Substances database. Te app also includes short definitions of each substance, an accompanying list of common trade names, and a feedback function. Download the Clean Sport app at the itunes Store or at the Google Android Market.

JUDGES IN TRAINING: Sport-horse seminar participants evaluate a Horses Unlimited stallion under the tutelage of clinicians William Solyntjes and Kristi Wysocki (at left)

Te clinicians explained how to evaluate the gaits, with consistent rhythm, correct placement, and activity paramount. Wysocki explained, “in the walk, you should see a clear ‘V’ on both sides. Te front foot should wait for the hind foot.” More expressive, ground-covering gaits may have a “wow factor” that leads to higher scores—but as Wysocki cautioned, “it has to be pure before the wow.” Participants evaluated a range of sport-horse types, from Hanoverians and oldenburgs to such breeds as Paint, Toroughbred, and Friesian. Tey also learned how to present a horse on the triangle as is done in in-hand sport-horse classes. to teach the aspiring sport-horse judges how to formulate comments, Wysocki and Solyntjes had them describe each horse out loud. “Tey presented a good perspective into the comments,” said participant Sean Cunningham, an Albuquerque-based trainer and competitor. “We learned about constructive, rather than deconstructive, comments.” —Charlene Strickland

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eagan Davis, 21, of Stone Ridge, nY, is the first American to make it to the freestyle “A” final of the Fei World Cup Dressage Final for Young Riders. Riding Kelly Roetto’s seventeen-year-old Danish Warmblood gelding, Bentley, Davis finished sixth in the team championship class on a score of 63.368 percent. in the individual test, which was the qualifier for the freestyle final, Davis and Bentley were again sixth in the field of fourteen, this time with a score of 66.000 percent. Despite being ill with a chest cold, Davis scored 63.600% in the freestyle, placing seventh. Davis attracted attention and praise from many as the lone competitor to don protective headgear instead of a top hat. Bentley is known for occasional rambunctious behavior, especially during awards ceremonies. Davis, who trains with olympian Lendon Gray, won the USeF national Young Rider Dressage Championship at the 2010 Collecting Gaits Farm/USeF Dressage Festival of Champions in Gladstone, nJ. Rider, trainer, and horse traveled to Frankfurt, Germany for the December 15-19 competition. it was Davis’s first time competing abroad. Horse transportation and rider accommodations for the YR World Cup Final were provided at no cost to the competitors. Davis received a $4,500 grant from Te Dressage Foundation, Lincoln, ne, which she intended to use to train with German YOUNG STAR: Davis at the 2010 olympian Hubertus Schmidt at his facility in Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Paderborn following the competition in Frankfurt. Dressage Festival of Champions

us rider reCeives Fei rising-star aWard Caroline Roffman, 21, of Wellington, FL (right), received the FEI’s HSBC Rising Star Award from FEI president HRH Princess Haya at the 2010 FEI General Assembly in November. Roffman, who trains with Olympian Lars Petersen, won the 2010 Markel/USEF Five-Year-Old championship on a horse she trained herself. She was also the youngest Intermediaire I national-championship competitor at last year’s Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Festival of Champions.

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rom Sherry Guess, USDF GMO Committee chair and Oklahoma Dressage Society board member: My USDF group-member organization (GMo) has come up with a good idea. We are all volunteers, right? And we know how much time we put into making the club run. Maybe not always smoothly, but we’re still trying and working hard. Usually no one but the board understands how much has been accomplished each year. everyone wonders why the board isn’t doing what they think should be done, but they have no idea what you’ve actually been doing. in 2010, each of our oDS board members made a list of what they worked on during the year, and we published the lists in the last newsletter of the year—not to garner recognition for the work but to let the members know how much goes into running their club, and how many of the things they take for granted are actually an effort and time expenditure for someone. Make your own lists. i predict you will be astounded by how much effort you put into your GMos! Does your GMO have a helpful tip or a brag to share? E-mail it to jbryant@ usdf.org with your name, GMO name, and contact info.

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he dressage judge, horseman, and physician Dr. Rudolf Vlatten died october 10 at his home in Sierra Vista, AZ, after a short illness. He was 87. LEGACY: Vlatten in an Born in undated photo Germany, Vlatten was a member of the Hitler Youth but soon discovered that he preferred riding to marching, eventually earning the silver riding medal. He also excelled at fencing, shooting, and especially swimming and was slated to be a member of the 1944 German olympic swim team, but those Games were cancelled because of World War ii. An opponent of the nazi regime, Vlatten defected to the Dutch underground and fought with them for three years. After the war, he earned a medical degree. Trough an internship program, he traveled to the US, where he worked at a new Jersey hospital. During that time, he met his first wife, Dorothy. Te Vlattens moved to Arizona in 1975, and Dr. Vlatten continued his medical career. He also resumed his dressage riding, training and competing the Lipizzaner stallion Favory Dubowina and the Toroughbred gelding Academy Formal to the Grand Prix level. He became an American Horse Shows Association (now USeF) “S” dressage judge in 1984, retiring in 2001. Te Vlattens founded the Central Arizona Riding Academy (CARA) in 1981. CARA is now owned by their daughter, Dorie VlattenSchmitz, and her husband, Ulrich Schmitz. Besides his daughter and son-in-law, Dr. Vlatten is survived by his wife, Judith; his son, Jeffrey Vlatten; and a granddaughter, Dorothy Lexie Schmitz. Memorial donations may be made to Te Dressage Foundation (dressagefoundation.org); or to the Ventnor Foundation, 118 Springdale Circle, Tomasville, GA 31792.

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photographic painting by USDF member Laurie Virkstis, of Austin, tX, was featured by various media produced by the international Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association (iALHA). Poloma: Dressage in Motion appeared on the cover of iALHA’s Andalusian magazine (pictured) and on official merchandise of the 2010 iALHA national Championships. it also appeared on iALHA postcards distributed at the 2010 Alltech Fei World equestrian Games. D EDIC ATED TO THE S PANISH AND P ORTUGUESE H ORSE

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the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. Te nAJYRC decides medalists in the three olympic disciplines of dressage, eventing, and jumping and in the Western discipline of reining.

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or the past two years, the exquis World Dressage Masters Palm Beach has attracted top european riders to Florida in February for the five-star competition and rich purse. in December, organizer equestrian Sport Productions announced that no WDM will be held in 2011. “We took the difficult decision to cancel this year’s World Dressage Masters, as we were unable to guarantee the participation of the top european riders that had always made the event so successful in the past,” said equestrian Sport Productions president Michael Stone. “Tere are significant costs involved in staging the event, and without the stars participating, we couldn’t guarantee a sufficient number of spectators to make the event feasible.”

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Kate Cieslowski, Te Blake School, Hopkins, Mn Katie Davis, St. Cloud Christian School, St. Cloud, Mn Maria Filsinger, Minnetonka High School, Minnetonka, Mn Abby guidera, Wayzata High School, Wayzata, Mn taylor Jonak, Spectrum High School, elk River, Mn Mackenzie Kelley, edina High School, edina, Mn

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Certified Instructor/trainer, training–Second Level Marie Banks, Sound Beach, nY Nikki Nobles, Bedford, nY Janet Youse, Rome, PA. Certified Instructor/trainer, Tird-Fourth Level Jayne Marino, new Milford, Ct Suzanne Markham, Monson, MA

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ach year, USDF honors top media efforts at the group-memberorganization (GMo) level with annual GMo newsletter and Web-site awards. Regional Volunteer of the Year awards, sponsored by Te Paddock Saddlery (oH), recognize those backbones of our sport who give of their time and skills at the regional level. All of these outstanding contributions were honored at the 2010 Adequan/USDF national Convention in Jacksonville, FL. Read on to enjoy the winning general-interest and firstperson articles.

First Place, General-Interest Article Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine in Horses By Scott Hopper, DVM, MS, DACVS

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egenerative cell medicine and the use of stem cells in treating horses have become more popular over the last few years. Tere are news stories of stem cell research and stem cell therapy in both human and veterinary medicine constantly. Anecdotal stories of horses being treated successfully with stem cells often make national news. Despite all the positive press and excitement for stem cell therapy there is still very little science currently available. in this article i will discuss what a stem cell is, where they come from and the science supporting the use of stem cells in equine medicine. Stem Cell Basics Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that have the ability to replicate and differentiate into a diverse range of cell types. Tese cell types include tendon, ligament, cartilage, muscle and bone. Tere are two basic types of stem cells:

hematopoietic and mesenchymal. We are primarily concerned with mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) because they appear to have the best potential for regenerative medicine. Tese MSC are found in bone marrow, fat, umbilical cord blood and umbilical cord tissue, and many other organs throughout the body. Te younger or more immature the stem cell, the more potential they have. Te younger stem cells have an increased ability to heal and regenerate tissue compared to the adult stem cells. Tis is the reason for the recent interest in storing umbilical cord blood in horses. Umbilical Cord Blood Te ability to successfully harvest equine umbilical cord blood for future use is one of the most recent advances. Te University of California-Davis recently published that they were able to collect, store and expand MSC to therapeutic doses in 80 percent of the cases. if there was greater than 21,000 nucleated cells per microliter harvested from the cord blood, then 91 percent of the cases yielded an adequate number of MSC. Tis is the best result harvesting MSC from cord blood reported to date. Cord blood allows us to harvest the most immature and possibly a more potent stem cell with a better potential to differentiate into the tissue we desire. An example of this was recently reported where the University of Copenhagen evaluated the chondrogenic potential (ability to produce cartilage) in MSC derived from both bone marrow and umbilical cord blood. Research showed that MSCs from both sources were able to produce hyaline like cartilage but MSC from umbilical cord blood had an increased chondrogenic potential based upon certain testing parameters. Tere are a few companies

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offering umbilical cord blood storage. it is important to ask what the stem cell viability rate is from their type of processing and cryostorage. Another important question is, can the cord blood be cultured and expanded to a therapeutic dose at the same facility. Bone Marrow Derived Stem Cells Bone marrow derived MSC can be harvested from the sternum or the tuber coxae (hip). Te procedure is done standing under sedation. Te bone marrow is then processed and the MSC are cultured and expanded to approximately ten million cells. Tis process takes approximately three weeks. Te cells are then suspended in bone marrow supernatant or saline and injected ultrasonographically into the tendon or ligament lesion or in the joint. Consensus among researchers is that the sooner a horse is treated the better. Chronic tendon or ligament injuries have already formed scar tissue which increases the chances of reinjury. Stem cell therapy cannot remove scar tissue. Te goal is to treat injuries within the first 30 days if possible. tendon and ligament injuries are currently the most common injuries being treated with stem cell therapy. Te majority of the research has been of injuries involving the superficial digital flexor tendon. Dr. Roger Smith in the UK has shown an 82 percent success rate in national Hunt horses, 87 percent success in other sport horses but only 50 percent success in flat racing horses. Research evaluating the use of stem cells in deep digital flexor tendon injuries and suspensory ligament injures is currently ongoing. Researchers are also evaluating the use of stem cells in treating degenerative joint disease. Research in goats has shown that stifles treated with stem cells had less arthritic change than controls. Tis research is currently being done in horses. A recent paper from the University of Colorado reported that based upon several factors stem cells could not be recommended for osteoarthritis of the middle carpal joint in horses. even


though a greater response was seen with bone marrow derived stem cells compared to adipose (fat) derived stem cells and controls, the changes were not statistically significant. Adipose Derived Stem Cells Adipose or fat derived stem cell therapy is available from the VetStem Company. Fat is harvested from the either side of the tail head in the standing sedated horse. Te fat is processed and returned in 48 hours. even though this therapy has had some success the exact composition and number of actual stem cells in the fluid returned for injection is not known. Te biggest advantage of this therapy is that you can treat the injury quicker. early studies have shown that the capability of the bone marrow derived stem cells are superior to the adipose derived cells. Te Future Potential uses for stem cells in the future include fracture healing, subchondral bone cysts, laminitis and cartilage repair. Tere is much we do not know about stem cell therapy. We are still looking for answers to the following questions: 1. What injuries are best treated with stem cells? 2. How many stem cells do we need? 3. Do stem cells need to be triggered to produce the desired result? 4. How important are growth factors? 5. What is the best type of stem cells to be used? Stem cell therapy is an exciting new area of treatment for equine injuries. Although there is still much we still need to learn, early research is very encouraging. Current ongoing research will begin to offer answers and to shed some light on the best applications and techniques for the use of stem cell therapy. Te goal of the Rood & Riddle Stem Cell Laboratory is to provide this exciting new treatment to our clients and referring veterinarians. our collaboration with the University California-Da-

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General-Interest Article First Place: “Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine in Horses” by Scott Hopper, DVM, MS, DACVS, published in the Kentucky Dressage Association’s Impulsion, April 2010 Honorable Mention: “Platinum Performance/USDF Adult Clinic Series” by Lydia Major, published in the Central States Dressage and Eventing Association’s Cross Country, May 2010. First-Person Experience Article First Place: “From Relaxation to Collection with Charlotte Bredahl-Baker: My Experience at the Adult Region 1 Clinic” by Gail Carpency, published in the Lehigh Valley Dressage Association’s Newsletter, July 2010 Honorable Mention: “Dr. Gerhard Heuschmann Clinic: A Personal Experience” by Deanne Bertram, published in the Indiana Dressage Society’s IDS Newsletter, April/May 2010. GMO Web-Site Awards: Best Layout and Design GMOs with fewer than 75 members: First Place: Crossroads Dressage & Combined Training Society (cdcts.org) Honorable Mention: Little Egypt Dressage Association (ledressage.org). GMOs with 75–174 members: First Place: Maryland Dressage Association (marylandressage.org) Honorable Mention: Central Florida Dressage (centralfloridadressage. com). GMOs with 175–499 members: First Place: Central Vermont Dressage Association (cvda.org) Honorable Mention: Northern Ohio Dressage Association (nodarider.org).

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Southern Eventing and Dressage Association’s Nicole Landreneau accepts her GMO’s newsletter award from USDF executive director Stephan Hienzsch

Northern Ohio Dressage Association’s Dale Lappert accepts her GMO’s newsletter award

Central Vermont Dressage Association’s Mary Piro accepts her GMO’s Web-site award

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GMO Newsletter Awards: Best Layout and Design GMOs with fewer than 75 members: First Place: Brazos Association for Classical Horsemanship, BACH Notes, March 2010 Honorable Mention: Crossroads Dressage & Combined Training Society, The Crossing, February 2010. GMOs with 75–174 members: First Place: Southern Eventing and Dressage Association, Off Course, July/ August 2010 Honorable Mention: NEW Dressage Association, Forward, May 2010. GMOs with 175–499 members: First Place: Northern Ohio Dressage Association, NODA News, June 2010 Honorable Mention: Houston Dressage Society, HDS Collective Remarks, July 2010. GMOs with 500 or more members: First Place: Central States Dressage and Eventing Association, Cross Country, November 2009 and May 2010 Honorable Mention: New England Dressage Association, A Tip of the Hat, November 2009 and May 2010.


vis Regenerative Medicine laboratory will allow us to stay on the cutting edge of this technology. We want to expand on the research performed at the university by performing clinical trials in hopes to better understand the most effective way to treat horses with stem cell therapy. it is important to understand that stem cell therapy is not the silver bullet to treat tendon, ligament, fractures and degenerative joint disease at this time. Te continued research at the university level and Rood & Riddle will bring us closer each day to a fuller understanding of regenerative cell medicine and to unlock the potential of stem cell therapy.

First Place, First-PersonExperience Article From Relaxation to Collection with Charlotte Bredahl-Baker: My Experience at the Adult Region 1 Clinic

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had a wonderful opportunity of being selected as a Prix St. Georges demonstration rider in the Adult Region 1 Clinic held at Hassler Dressage at Riveredge West on May 7 and 8. Tis is the second time i was selected by USDF as a demonstration rider. Six years ago, i rode with Kathy Connelly when Pilot (napoleon) and i were riding at Tird Level. i find working with different clinicians eye-opening, educational and informative, and Charlotte Bredahl-Baker did not let me down. She worked us hard and challenged me to pay attention to the details of correctly practicing exercises. Charlotte Bredahl-Baker, for those of you who may be unfamiliar with her name, rode Monsieur at Grand Prix from 1990 through 1997. With Monsieur, Charlotte won the Volvo World Cup Qualifier in 1992, were bronze team medalists at the 1992 Barcelona olympics, and achieved UDSF Grand Prix Horse of the Year in 1997. in 1997, she and another horse, Lugano, were part of the silvermedal-winning US team at the nA

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club connection Championship in Maryland. in 2004, her horse Windfall CB was named USDF Horse of the Year at intermediate i. in 2005, Charlotte and Komo won the USDF regional championship at Grand Prix and Grand Prix Freestyle. in 2006, Komo qualified in the top twelve for Gladstone at Grand Prix. Her philosophy in training and instructing is derived from working with Herbert Rehbein, Conrad Schumacher, Robert Dover, Hilda Gurney and Guenter Seidel.

i found Charlotte a quiet person, very humble and almost unassuming. But boy could she assess a horse’s strengths and weaknesses in a few minutes of watching! She had my attention and respect within a few minutes of the onset of the clinic. With all the riders, she worked almost the same exercises to initiate collection. As you may recall, collection is when the horse lowers and engages his hindquarters—shortening and narrowing his base of support, re-

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sulting in lightness and mobility of the forehand. With the lower level horses, most of the exercises were performed at a walk and trot and with the higher level horses, the exercises were performed at a trot and canter. As Charlotte emphasized to her audience, if the horse cannot stay supple in the walk or trot, there is no sense moving on to the canter. Charlotte routinely worked all the participants in shoulder-in and haunches-in to improve the horse’s

GMOs with 500 or more members: First Place: Georgia Dressage and Combined Training Association (gdcta. org) Honorable Mention: North Carolina Dressage and Combined Training Association (ncdcta.org). Grow Your GMO Challenge GMOs with fewer than 75 members: Central Florida Dressage (47.7 percent growth) GMOs with 75–174 members: Connecticut Dressage and Combined Training Association (41 percent growth) GMOs with 175–499 members: Commonwealth Dressage and Combined Training Association (34.4 percent growth) GMOs with 500 or more members: Georgia Dressage and Combined Training Association (4.8 percent growth).

Te Paddock Saddlery’s Lisa Gorretta presents the 2010 Region 2 Volunteer of the Year award and gift certificate to Ed Eichelberger

Ruth Arvanette Memorial Fund Grant recipient Nettie Olsen, Keller, TX (Fort Worth Dressage Club).

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Te Paddock Saddlery’s Lisa Gorretta (right) with 2010 Region 5 Volunteer of the Year Kay Lorenzen

Te Paddock Saddlery’s Lisa Gorretta (right) with 2010 Region 8 Volunteer of the Year Peg Barisone

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GMO Volunteers of the Year Awards sponsored by The Paddock Saddlery Region 1: Sharon Rinkenbach-Grauer, Bernville, PA (Lehigh Valley Dressage Association) Region 2: Ed Eichelberger, Plainfield, IL (Illinois Dressage and Combined Training Association) Region 3: Michelle Velasco, Green Cove Springs, FL (Northeast Florida Dressage Association) Region 4: Joann Messersmith, Parker, SD (Dakota Dressage & Eventing) Region 5: Kay Lorenzen, Glendale, AZ (Arizona Dressage Association) Region 6: Lou Anne McKown, Duvall, WA (Oregon Dressage Society) Region 7: no nominations Region 8: Peg Barisone, Webster, NY (Western New York Dressage Association) Region 9: Barbara Harty, Weatherford, TX (Fort Worth Dressage Club).


flexibility both along the wall and on the quarter line. She also schooled us in shoulder-in to a leg-yield or shoulder-in to a half-pass at the walk, trot and canter to increase the horse’s flexibility. Leg-yields at the canter, she told us, are very useful to strengthen the horse’s inside hind. When she had us practice a turn on the haunches, she had the rider move the horse two steps sideways using the outside leg and rein and then, take two steps forward and repeat the two steps sideways and two steps forward until a complete rotation is achieved. Tis schooled the horse in keeping his inside hind leg under his body and crossing in front of the outside hind leg. i found this exercise especially helpful since my turn of the haunches has always been a sticking point with one of Pilot’s hind legs often stepping out. Tis exercise prevents that issue from happening. Some of her other tips were to always position the horse in a shoulder-fore when performing the medium canter and when performing the extended trot, think passage before the collected trot transition. Te other exercise that i found very helpful was performing flying changes on a large oval. When starting tempi changes, Charlotte noted that the rider should not worry about the count, instead, concentrate on getting the horse relaxed before any flying change aid. She had me ride down the long side of the arena going to the right at a canter keeping Pilot supple and relaxed, then, she asked me to try for a bit of leg-yield to the right and ask for the change with my left leg. She had me stay in the counter-canter, ask for a bit of leg-yield to the left and cue the change with my right leg. next, Charlotte had me perform another flying change down the next long side to the counter-canter and change to the correct lead at the short side. She had me continue one change on each side of the oval until Pilot completely relaxed with the exercise and then, she had me add two or three changes down the long side, only making the change when Pilot was completely relaxed. For preparation for the canter pirouettes,

she asked us to collect the canter and exaggerate the bend. Ten, she had me add the haunches-in and take three steps forward and three steps turning. i have continued to use her exercises on a routine basis and have found that Pilot’s flexibility and suppleness are improving and the tempi changes are also becoming more relaxed. if you haven’t attended or participated as a demonstration rider at a USDF Adult Clinic, i urge you to attend. You will gain a lot of knowledge from

some great clinicians as well as some good insights from the auditors. Te atmosphere is one of learning and education and not criticism, so don’t be intimidated by the audience or the instructor—apply as a demonstration rider at the next Region 1 Adult Clinic! i’d also like to take this opportunity to thank Cheryl Ash and the funds i received from the Hillside equestrian Grant since this money was used to partially pay for my participation in this wonderful clinic. s

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2010 USDF Art Contest Winners

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he USDF Adult and Youth Art Contest recognizes members’ creative excellence in dressagerelated photography, art, and writing in three age divisions: fifteen and under, sixteen to 21, and adult. Te 2010 grand-prize-winning art entry graces the cover of the 2011 USDF Competitor and Member Guide. now enjoy all of the winners by USDF’s talented members.

Adult Writing: First Place

2010 Art Contest Results Grand prize winner Kalie Beckers, Independence, LA

Tis thing called dressage seems to be the way or so they say.

photoGraphy division Adult first place: Paige Schlicksup, Dunlap, IL

Hear tell, it’s just basic training of horse and rider.

Adult second place (tie): Nancy Fino, Lancaster, PA Tiffany Busch, Colorado Springs, CO

if it’s so darn basic how come my mind won’t “go there”?

Youth (16-21) first place: Gwen Wojewodka, Mcmurray, PA

once i just sat and rode now i work and sweat but i’m dedicated!

What Is Dressage? By Dianne Fay

Te instructor tells me my horse is working harder and better than ever.

Been neck reinin’ and perchin’ all my life, now they say it’s got to change!

And what about me . . . i’m sore in places i didn’t know i had!

Youth (15 and under) first place: Allison Reed, Paducah, KY Youth (15 and under) second place: Brianna Navarro, Bothell, WA artwork division Adult first place: Ivetta Harte, Dublin, CA Adult second place: Susan Lukas, Littlerock, CA Youth (16-21) first place: Jordan Schultz, Bloomington, IL Youth (16-21) second place: Victoria Potter, Oldsmar, FL Youth (15 and under) first place: Alexandera Ferrell, Newberg, OR Youth (15 and under) second place: Sheridan Cross, Cordova, TN writinG division Adult first place: Dianne Fay, Albuquerque, NM Adult second place: Christy Vion, Santa Rosa, CA Adult third place: Elizabeth Coffey Curle, Reno, NV Youth (16-21) first place: Emily Pate, Apex, NC Youth (16-21) second place: Alexandra Markel, Ann Arbor, MI

Grand Prize: “Forward Perspective” by Kalie Beckers

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Youth (15 and under) first place: Madeline Hausmann, Houston, TX


natural aids, artificial aids, aids for turns, aids for circles, Aids for balance, aids for impulsion, aids for everything but me! Soft eyes, classical seat, straight reins, active legs, Proper figures, smile, make it look easy. one day perhaps, it will be easy, or at least look as if it is. When that day finally comes, that far-off day, then do i get to trot?

first Place: “Horses in the Mist” by Paige Schlicksup

Adult Writing: Second Place

A Torough Tought By Christy Vion A Toroughbred no doubt, long and lean, looks around quite thoughtful. Whinnying chaps with ropes hung to metal all about. What is this shout? i raced some years ago but i fancy this track is rectangular and quite angular. We have worked this line but huge letters gives a start! i fancy many starting gates! Tese other fellows walking about not so lean but quite bulky and stout. How will they ever give a go? i shall soon show them how to go, 45 seconds then i shall let it flow. entering at gate A, a short race to gate X between B and e then off again to C around and around and off the rail. How will i ever win this race at this pace? And back to between B and e and halt. exiting at A and walking no doubt!

second Place: “Reflections” by Nancy Fino

second Place: “Awaiting the Bell” by Tiffany Busch

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first Place: “Divinity” by Gwen Wojewodka

second Place: “Buckles and Brass” by Allison Reed

first Place: “PB Piaffe” by Ivetta Harte

second Place: “A Winner” by Susan Lukas

Adult Writing: Third Place

Secret Grooming Passions By elizabeth Coffey Curle it all started out so innocently. “Hey Mom, can i body-clip Chevy?” i should have blocked out those idyllic images flashing through my head. Her horse, my horses, all professionally body-clipped, manes pulled; gleaming show horses in every stall. i let the lure of someone else covered in horsehair, someone else’s knees and arms aching, block out all sense of realism. “Sure, let me get you started,” i re-

plied, hurdling the wheelbarrow positioned between me and the cross-ties. it was such an innocuous beginning, those first few strokes of the clippers neatly removing Chevy’s neck hair. i gave out all the typical bodyclipping instructions, all while visions of beautifully body-clipped horses danced in my head. oh, how naïve. no sugar-plum fairies came to the rescue. Somewhere “follow the path of your last line” got lost to a game of tic-tac-toe and my daughter signing her name across Chevy’s barrel. i like to think i was tricked the

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second time. She caught me when my guard was down. i was looking the other way. i failed to keep the genie locked in the bottle: she found my trimming scissors. it didn’t set off any alarms when she brought our broodmare in from the pasture. She likes the mare and is always taking her out for some grooming or hide-and-seek activity. After the free-spirit body trimming event, there had been a GAtP (Generally Accepted trimming Principles) lesson. But that is where i had failed— again. i hadn’t typed it up in triplicate, font size 48, a “what you’re not autho-


first Place: “Experience Enlightenment” by Jordan Schultz

second Place: “A Glimmer of Collection” by Victoria Potter

rized to do” list posted on the wall of the grooming stall. Te mare’s ground-length tail now just reached her hocks. it was even across the bottom as she carried it, just two feet too short. My hands on either side of my face said enough, and my daughter started to cry. i put my arms around her, and together we put our arms around the mare and reminded all three of us that tails grow back.

16-21 Writing: First Place

Sometimes, We Have To By emily Pate i remember the time we rode together, and you couldn’t figure out how in the world to pick up your hooves over the cavalletti poles. Your mane was too long because it was wintertime and i thought it was pretty, but i should have pulled it, trimmed the uneven ends as perfectly as if i were trimming a thread of fabric sticking up from my show shirt. one look from you, one USDF ConneCtion • February 2011

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first Place: “Wrapped” by Alexandera Ferrell

look at you, and i said, Just let it grow a bit longer. i remember the time i pulled your mane and you didn’t like it. You tossed your goddess-head and stamped your little hooves, but i kept pulling until it was short, until it was even, until it was only a mane like all the others. And then when we went to a show and i braided it for you, braided it up into dime-sized button braids, no one knew how plain your mane looked before. one look from you, one look at you, and they said, What a beautiful mare. i remember the time we went in the show ring. We looked beautiful and did horribly, and when i dismounted at the trailer i said, i should have let it grow longer.

second Place: “On the Bit” by Sheridan Cross

16-21 Writing: Second Place

15 and Under Writing: First Place

La Fille d’Écurie

Te Perfect Ride

By Alexandra Markel tonight we plan to run away from home, to hide away in the horse stables, our new domicile, experiencing a life of equestrian magnificence. time to skip school, with the hour of a new education upon us; one with bright chestnuts, an encyclopedia of fresh vocabulary, not suited for classroom learning. Azoturia and broodmare, cantle and hackamore, our own fresh alphabet for a new life.

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By Madeline Hausmann Prancing, Dancing over my heart His hooves leave a mark of eternal bond Sensation, temptation over the arena ground His arena holds no sound For awe makes none Flowing, Glowing to the audience’s eyes Above us are blue skies For happiness Jubilance, Victorious to the grudge For there is no grudge About love Appearing, endearing Trough the universe Hope is, of course, A strong connection Memories a Collage i can hear the applause of the horse and rider’s Perfect Ride s


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Symposium connects training to showing By JenniFer o. Bryant PhotograPhS By JenniFer o. Bryant anD BrUCe Lawrie

TEAM APPROACH: Oral judging followed by training work made for a sophisticated “ride a test” symposium format

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oo many dressage riders believe, mistakenly, that training is one thing and showing is another. Tey may either eschew competition altogether or drill test movements without a big-picture training structure. in the 2010 adequan/USDF national Dressage Symposium in Jacksonville, FL, a dynamic duo of trainers/riders/ judges dispelled that notion and connected the dots between the schooling and the show ring. Lilo Fore, of Santa rosa, Ca, is an Fei “i” dressage judge and a USDF certification examiner. She is also an Fei “C” para-equestrian dressage judge and a USeF “r” sport-horse judge. She is an experienced and successful breeder, trainer, instructor, and competitor. gary rockwell, of wellington, FL, is an Fei “o” judge and a faculty member of the USDF “L” education Program. he is a 1994 world equestrian games dressage team bronze medalist. as a judge, he has officiated at numerous important competitions, including the 2008 olympic games and the 2010 Fei Dressage world Cup Final.

The Format Troughout the December 4-5 symposium, held at the sixyear-old Jacksonville equestrian Center, Fore played the role of instructor/trainer while rockwell handled the judging duties. Demonstration riders allowed their mounts to get accustomed to the atmosphere in the spacious indoor arena while Fore offered a few preliminary comments. Ten the demo pair rode its designated USDF or US equestrian Federation test (introductory through Fourth Levels) while rockwell judged, microphone in hand, so the spectators got a running commentary of scores, comments, and collective marks. after the first test run-through, it was training time. Fore coached each rider and horse through a few exercises chosen to address the test’s weak points, with rockwell adding his perspectives and observations. Finally, if Fore thought it appropriate and not too much for the horse, she had the pair repeat the test—to universal improvement and higher scores.

The Tests: Road Maps to Success Te new 2011 USDF and US equestrian Federation (USeF) dressage tests took effect December 1, 2010. Te new USeF tests in particular have drawn a lot of buzz. For one, all levels now include only three tests instead of the four previously written for training through Second Levels. and the old rider-position/use-of-aids collective mark now encompasses three collectives: rider position, effectiveness of aids, and harmony between rider and horse, the latter having USDF ConneCtion

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NEW TESTS IN ACTION: Te audience got to see the 2011 USDF and USEF tests being ridden and judged. Intro Level demo pair Leah Winston and Amintas Interagro begin their ride.

INTRO LEVEL: Lilo Fore coaches Intro Level demo pair Aubrey McCall and Wellington on their test geometry

been extracted from the mark for submission. Te additional rider collectives, obviously, emphasize the importance of the rider in influencing the horse and ensuring a happy and comfortable equine partner; they also serve to deemphasize the collective mark for gaits, thereby (it is hoped) helping to level the competitive playing field among extravagant and nice-but-nothing-spectacular movers. For many in the audience of 330, this was undoubtedly the first time they’d seen the new tests ridden. Most rode smoothly and well—except for Fourth Level test 3, which prompted rockwell to comment, “wow, this is easier?” (Fourth Level supposedly having been reworked to serve as a proper stepping stone to Prix St. georges), and to observe that the test contains some “illogical turns,” such as a shoulder-in to a circle in the opposite direction of the bend. For a detailed look at the test changes, see “Preview: Te new Dressage tests” by USeF Dressage Committee member and Fei “o” judge axel Steiner (november 2010).

two of the major “bridges” between training and showing are the stated purpose of each test and the directive ideas for each numbered movement, both of which are printed on the test sheets. Do you know, for example, what you’re trying to accomplish in the training Level work? you would if you read the tests’ purpose: “to confirm that the horse is supple and moves freely forward in a clear and steady rhythm, accepting contact with the bit.” Keep the purpose (which coincides with the USDF pyramid of training) in mind as you train and you’ll be better able to answer the questions, “how is my horse doing?” and “is he ready to show this level?” Likewise, printed on the test sheet beside each movement are the directive ideas, which are the major criteria judges use in evaluating that movement. For example, movement 10 in training Level test 1 is a 20-meter circle in trot. Te directives for that movement are “quality of trot; shape and size of circle; bend.” So here, spelled out for the competitor, are the three major criteria for a high score. Te quality of the trot is paramount, so even if your circle is protractor-accurate, it probably won’t score too well if the trot lacks a clear and steady rhythm. Slightly less critical is the geometry, but you’d kick yourself if you knew you lost precious points over figure accuracy. Finally, you’ll also lose points for showing either zero bend or a misaligned poll-totail outline on the circle.

Introductory Level

THE TEAM: Audience Q&A liaison Jeanne McDonald, clinicians Gary Rockwell and Lilo Fore, and scribe Lois Yukins

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Tis USDF level is designed to let green horses and novice riders dip their toes into the dressage-competition waters. Te tests are simple and straightforward. intro tests a and B are walk-trot only, and test C adds canter. as Fore pointed out, one collective mark is for geometry and accuracy. “you will get bonus points for accuracy, but exact accuracy is not expected at this level,” she said.


Quick Quote: Lilo Fore An empty rein is not light; an empty rein is no contact.

with intro B/C demonstration rider Leah winston on the Lusitano stallion amintas interagro, the clinicians showed how little details can make a big difference in training. in her tests, rockwell said, the rider “needs to make fewer corrections with her fingers” and to ride to a “stable, steady connection.” Fore agreed, pointing out that the sensitive stallion disliked the unsteadiness: “an open hand makes you fiddle with your fingers, and that is what makes him drop the contact.” She instructed winston to hold the reins in a closed fist instead of in partially opened fingers: “a closed fist can feel the horse; an open hand can only pull.” rockwell explained that a goal of dressage training is to make the horse happy to seek a steady, elastic contact with the bit. “on the bit should be a comfortable place to be,” he said.

HAPPY ATHLETE: QH cross My Royal Legend, ridden by Lynn Palm, earned praise for his pleasing attitude

Training Level if intro Level is like preschool, then training Level is like kindergarten. Judges want to see the new-to-dressage horse on the bit and exhibiting steadiness, suppleness, and a desire to go forward; but they tend to be forgiving of momentary losses of balance and occasional “green moments.” horse and rider must always think forward. as Fore explained to demo rider Katie Stoy on the five-year-old trakehner mare Snapee Dressur, “even a downward transition is a forward thought process. Tink shifting gears, not ‘stop.’” Te training Level test 2 demo horse, My royal Legend, a Quarter horse cross ridden by Lynn Palm, impressed the clinicians with his bright, happy attitude and enthusiasm for his work. Fore and rockwell also liked Palm’s quiet way of riding, with rockwell especially pleased with her “invisible hands.” Fore challenged Palm, a many-times-over american Quarter horse association champion (see “Celebrity Demo rider” on page 42), to strive for more consistency in the transitions and for better forward-downward reach in the stretching-circle exercise. as Fore pointed out, “it’s always easier to ask the rider to do more than to do less.” with training 3 demo pair Michelle Folden and the four-year-old Danish mare rania, rockwell emphasized the importance of a correct hand position in establishing relaxation and stretch. a too-high hand makes the horse shorten through the poll area, Fore agreed. [

GOOD HANDS: After rider Michelle Folden lowered her hand position, Rania showed improved relaxation and stretch through the poll

ENERGY BOOST: Jules Anderson works to make DeLaurien’s trot cover more ground. “Your lengthening is my working trot,” said clinician Lilo Fore, asking for more impulsion in the stride.

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uch volunteer effort goes into the production of a USDF symposium. The USDF gratefully acknowledges their contributions.

Demonstration riders: Jill Allard, Blythewood, SC, on Piper, owned by Liz Carlin Jules Anderson, Jupiter, FL, on two horses: DeLaurien and Sir Jearly Susanne Benne, Satellite Beach, FL, on two horses: her own Ensign and Baylea, owned by Liz Ohmstead Dana Fiore, Boynton Beach, FL, on her own Redford C. Michelle Folden, Johns Island, SC, on Rania, owned by Susan Bender Debbie Hill, Gurley, AL, on River Side Lady, owned by Robbie Rice Aubrey E. McCall, Elkton, FL, on Wellington, owned by Mary Cameron Rollins Lynn Palm, Ocala, FL, on two horses: My Royal Legend, owned by the rider and Hope Huber; and Larks Home Run, owned by Amy Grabber Maya Sniadecky, Lowell, FL, on Wolkenstanza, owned by Mary Lou Winn Katie Stoy, Hernando, MS, on her own Snapee Dressur Leah Winston, Stuart, FL, on Amintas Interagro.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: USDF executive director Stephan Hienzsch (left) presents thank-you gifts to symposium clinicians Lilo Fore and Gary Rockwell, and to Northeast Florida Dressage Association events coordinator Mary O’Brien and NFDA president Martha Moore

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SHOPPING BREAK: Symposium trade fair featured a variety of vendors both indoors and out in the Florida sunshine


Quick Quote: Lilo Fore When you give in front, “fill the box” from behind.

“Te golfer tom watson once said something like: ‘you can have immediate success in golf if you place your hands correctly on the club from the beginning,’” rockwell said.

First Level Te move up to First Level calls for the horse to show “the thrust to achieve improved balance and throughness and to maintain a more consistent contact with the bit,” according to the USeF tests’ stated purpose. Trust (impulsion) requires energy—that feeling that the horse is “taking you,” not in a rushed or out-of-control way but in a positive forward manner, like that of a smoothly flowing current in a stream. of First Level test 2, Fore said: “Tis is the first test where we move the horse sideways,” in leg-yield. as Lynn Palm demonstrated on the Quarter horse stallion Larks home run, “Te horse must not lose the desire to go forward when he goes sideways,” Fore said. Fore instructed

SIDEWAYS: Maya Sniadecky practices leg-yield aboard the six-yearold Hanoverian mare Wolkenstanza

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Quick Quote: Gary Rockwell In dressage, “forward” means “into the direction of the bit.” Although some trainers and judges use the phrase “needs to be more forward,” a more accurate statement would be “needs more energy.”

TURN ON THE HAUNCHES: Susanne Benne practices the movement aboard Ensign

Palm: “Use your seat to entice this little man to make his stride a little longer. i want him more active, not quicker.” rockwell pointed out that no bend is required in legyield, merely a bit of flexion such that the rider can just see the horse’s inside eye (e.g., the left eye when leg-yielding right, away from the rider’s left leg).

Second Level Day two of the USDF symposium began with Second Level. it was a fitting place to start because Second Level introduces collection, defined as the horse’s acceptance of more weight on his hindquarters, thereby causing him to move in more of an “uphill” balance. Second Level test 1 introduces the shoulder-in, which is arguably the single most important gymnastic exercise in the dressage repertoire. to execute the shoulder-in, the simple change (a change of canter lead through the walk), and other Second Level movements well, the horse needs a demonstrated degree of balance, strength, and lateral suppleness.

rockwell and Fore thought Piper, an eight-year-old american warmblood mare ridden by Jill allard, needed more topline strength and throughness to master Second Level test 1. rockwell, who by now had shown himself to be a stickler for quiet hands and a steady contact, cautioned allard: “any kind of bit manipulation to keep a horse round and you’ll always have to do it.” Develop true lateral suppleness, he said, and “you’ll create a situation where you don’t have to do that [fiddle with the bit] to keep the horse round.” with Second Level test 2 demo pair Susanne Benne and her seven-year-old oldenburg gelding, ensign, the clinicians focused on the walk work. addressing some horses’ tendency to develop a lateral (pacing) walk, Fore advised interspersing frequent lateral exercises, as horses very rarely show a lateral walk therein. one new movement at test 2 is the turn on the haunches, performed along the rail. “Don’t make more than a 180-degree turn to get back to the track,” rockwell cautioned, as doing so exceeds the prescribed difficulty of the movement. Fore offered a helpful image in riding the turn on the haunches: “Tink of a door turning on its hinges. Te door (the horse’s shoulders) turns, but the hinges (the hindquarters) don’t go very far.”

Celebrity Demo Rider

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ome of those at the 2010 Adequan/USDF National Symposium may have been unaware that one of the demonstration riders is downright famous. Ocala, FL,-based Lynn Palm is a legend in the Quarter Horse world as the trainer and rider of American Quarter Horse Association Superhorse Rugged Lark, whose bridleless demonstrations at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and other major events thrilled thousands. She has won numerous AQHA world-championship titles and other honors. Palm is a staple of equine expos and a popular clinician. Trained in dressage as well as in Western and hunter-seat riding, she is the author of a new book, The Rider’s Guide to Real Collection.

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MULTITALENTED: Lynn Palm and demo mount Larks Home Run pose with symposium clinicians Lilo Fore and Gary Rockwell


Quick Quote: Gary Rockwell When I compete, I stay very close to the arena before the bell rings. Don’t ride so far away that your horse might spy something else to spook at. I get the horse working close to the ring so that he sees the flowers and other decorations; then, when we go in the ring, there are no new surprises.

in their test, ensign did an unasked-for flying change in the counter-canter. Benne had him change back, which unfortunately led to a third change and a few disorganized moments. as Fore pointed out afterward, Second Level does not include flying changes; therefore, a better correction would have been a simple change: walk and then pick up the desired lead.

Third Level as Fore and rockwell pointed out, at USeF-licensed dressage competitions, the snaffle bridle is now optional from Tird Level all the way through grand Prix. (Te double bridle is still required at the Fei levels in CDis.) Tird Level introduces extended gaits, trot half-pass, and single flying changes. Tese increased demands require

CANTER CONTROL: Jules Anderson rides transitions within the canter on a circle to improve Sir Jearly’s throughness and roundness

an even greater degree of straightness, balance, suppleness, and self-carriage than at the lower levels. to help achieve these goals, Fore said, “i train a fractional shoulder-fore, no matter what. By shoulder-fore i mean bringing the shoulder half a hoofprint to the inside, because a horse’s shoulders are narrower than his haunches.” however, in the show ring, “Te highest score is when the horse shows absolute straightness,” rockwell said. a common fault in the Tird Level trot and canter halfpasses, said rockwell, is too much sideways and not enough engagement, because horses find the former easier than the latter. “too much sideways creates flattening” and a loss of bend, he said. [

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Quick Quote: Lilo Fore Many riders forget to ride the horse during their dressage tests. They focus on the movements and forget to ride the walk, trot, and canter.

“in the half-pass, feel as if you put the haunches underneath you,” Fore advised demo rider Debbie hill on the seven-year-old hanoverian mare river Side Lady.

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LATERAL WORK: In the Tird Level half-pass work, the clinicians worked with rider Debbie Hill to develop better behind-the-saddle suppleness in River Side Lady

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on her second mount, Baylea, a seven-year-old hanoverian mare, rider Susanne Benne demonstrated Fourth Level test 1. Te talented mare earned praise from the clinicians, who cautioned the rider not to inadvertently disrupt her horse’s balance. rockwell said that tall riders like Benne must take care not to unduly affect their horses. “Very tall riders need to be careful because their influence is exaggerated,” he said. “if they lean back, they create leverage.” Te final demonstration pair of the symposium, Dana Fiore on her nine-year-old hanoverian gelding, redford, rode Fourth Level tests 2 and 3. to improve redford’s pirouettes, Fore had Fiore ride increasingly challenging versions of a triangle exercise.

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3 THE TRIANGLE: Dana Fiore on Redford practice a version of Lilo Fore’s triangle exercise for improving pirouettes. From the corner, they canter toward X (1). Before X, they walk (2) and then make a pirouette turn toward the opposite corner (3) and (4). Tey walk forward and pick up the canter again (5).


Quick Quote: Lilo Fore In the canter, the rider’s inside hip is a fraction forward and the outside hip is a fraction back in order to keep the horse cantering correctly and straight.

Beginning in the walk, Fiore rode from one corner of the arena toward X. She shortened the steps and rode a pirouette quarter-turn toward the opposite corner, then straightened and walked forward. Later, Fore increased the difficulty by having Fiore canter through the corner, then walk before X, turn, walk out, and pick up the canter again, as shown in the photo sequence on the opposite page. next variation: canter in, canter pirouette turn, canter out, then walk. Finally, Fore had Fiore canter in, walk and begin the pirouette turn, then pick up the canter during the turn for a greater strength-and-collection challenge. Te result was a better quality of canter and better balance before and after the pirouettes.

From ‘C’ to Shining ‘C’ as Fore and rockwell had hoped, their symposium went a long way toward dispelling the notion that dressage train-

HARMONY: Judges and trainers share the same goals, say symposium clinicians Gary Rockwell and Lilo Fore

ers and judges have differing objectives. “Judge and trainer can work together,” said Fore. “we have the same goals. Tere is no difference.” rockwell encouraged all of the riders in attendance to focus on the training, pointing out that a solid foundation ultimately produces better results in the competition arena. “it’s worth the time spent on the basics,” he said. “it makes such a difference.” s

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Memorable moments and sights from the 2010 convention PhotograPhS By JenniFer Bryant anD BrUCe Lawrie

SPARKLING: Jacksonville riverfront hotel location made for scenic breaks and strolls

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udge and 2010 symposium co-headliner gary rockwell called Jacksonville “Florida’s best-kept secret,” promising to return to soak up more of this city’s riverside ambiance. Jacksonville (and its ambassadors, the northeast Florida Dressage association) hosted the 2010 adequan/USDF national Convention and Symposium last December. as usual, the five-day event produced its share of important business happenings, friendly reunions, and proud moments to remember. enjoy these snapshots from the convention (for symposium coverage and photos, turn to page 36).

programs, including the USDF youth regional team Competitions and the USDF youth executive Board. among her many other volunteer efforts was her creation of a business plan for the USDF regional Championships. “i’ve been a USDF member for so long, my member number is 147,” noone said during her acceptance speech, to audience laughter. of our sport, she said: “it’s a magnificent obsession, isn’t it?”

Honors Tose who have made significant contributions to USDF and to US dressage on a national or regional level are recognized during the USDF convention. in Jacksonville, we honored two USDF Lifetime achievement award recipients at the Salute gala and awards banquet. Judith Noone, of abington, Ma, received her Lifetime achievement award in recognition of her groundbreaking efforts on behalf of USDF youth programs. in the 1980s, noone chaired the newly formed USDF Junior/young rider Program Committee and helped to develop the associated

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LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT: Judith Noone receives a USDF Lifetime Achievement Award from USDF president George Williams


a posthumous Lifetime achievement award went to the late John “Jack” Kimball, of Mcintosh, FL. Kimball was a USDF founding member, a former USDF region 3 director, and the founder of the Florida Dressage Society (now alpha Dressage association). he served on several USDF committees and was a well-known dressage judge and technical delegate. Kimball’s daughter Belinda hopkins accepted the award.

in the audience were Kimball’s widow, Pauline Kimball; and another daughter, Jackie Milazzo. also feted at the gala were the 2010 USDF Volunteer of the year and youth Volunteer of the year, with awards sponsored by Te Paddock Saddlery (oh). Volunteer of the year Sherry Guess, of Porter, oK, has chaired the USDF group Member organization (gMo) Committee (formerly Council) for more than a decade. a tireless gMo support-

PROUD DAUGHTER: Belinda Hopkins, daughter of the late Jack Kimball, accepts her father’s USDF Lifetime Achievement Award

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR: Sherry Guess (center) with Te Paddock Saddlery’s Lisa Gorretta and USDF president George Williams

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er, guess has helped to evaluate grant applications and to judge gMo awards contests, and has written gMo-related articles for USDF Connection. She is a USDF regional Championships volunteer, a longtime oklahoma Dressage Society volunteer, and a USDF “L” graduate. guess received a $500 gift certificate from Te Paddock Saddlery and had her name added to a perpetual trophy. Te 2010 youth Volunteer of the year is sixteen-year-old Naomi Martin, of Brooks, or. Martin has already racked up nearly 100 hours as a dressage-show volunteer in her region 6, doing everything from setting up arenas to working in show offices. She received a $250 gift certificate from Te Paddock Saddlery and a $500 scholarship with funds raised at the annual youth Silent auction held during convention. Martin’s name will be added to the perpetual trophy donated by the new york-based akin family in honor of steadfast youth-dressage supporter Lendon gray. regional gMo Volunteer of the year awards and gMo

newsletter and web-site awards recognized volunteerism and media excellence at the regional and gMo levels. For more on the 2010 recipients, see “Club Connection” on page 24.

Awards Coveted USDF awards are distributed at the annual Salute gala and awards banquet. Some, like the adequan/USDF horse of the year awards, recognize a year’s effort. others, like USDF rider medals, may represent decades of hard work. Proud recipients travel to the convention and don their finest for their well-deserved moment in the spotlight. Te star of the show—indeed, of the year—was Ravel, the 2010 adequan/USDF grand Prix horse of the year, ridden to two individual alltech Fei world equestrian games medals by Californian Steffen Peters. ravel’s owner, Akiko Yamazaki, was on hand in Jacksonville to accept the Col.

YOUTH VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR: Naomi Martin (center), flanked by Te Paddock Saddlery’s Lisa Gorretta and Region 1 young rider Nicole DelGiorno, chair of the USDF Youth Programs Advisory Subcommittee

STAR POWER: Adequan/USDF Grand Prix Horse of the Year Ravel’s owner, Akiko Yamazaki (center), with USDF president George Williams and Adequan representative Kathy Mailloux

CELEBRATIONS: Honorees, award winners, and their families and friends gather in the ballroom for the Salute Gala and awards banquet

EMCEE: Te Dressage Radio Show’s Chris Stafford handled the announcing duties

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Tackeray trophy and to view a multimedia presentation containing weg highlight photos and clips of ravel’s weg performances. “i am so happy this [weg accomplishment] happened on US soil for all of you to share,” said yamazaki, “because he is a US horse. ravel’s is a true international team. only in america could this happen.” US equestrian Federation dressage technical advisor Anne Gribbons addressed the gala audience, praising the US dressage team’s weg performance and promising a rosy outlook for the 2011 Pan american games and the 2012 olympics. one awards presentation recognizes excellence by adult amateur riders at Second Level. Janet nittmann of Dover Saddlery was on hand to present the USDF/Dover Saddlery adult amateur Medal national championship and reservechampionship awards to 2010 winners Audrey Narducci and Robbie Rice, respectively.

each year, several deserving USDF members receive grants and awards that help enable them to attend the convention. at the gMo level, the ruth arvanette Memorial Fund grant offsets the expenses of a group member, thereby helping to fulfill the late USDF employee’s dream of making it possible for every member to attend. Te 2010 recipient, Nettie Olsen, attended as a delegate from the Fort worth (tX) Dressage Club. youth convention scholarships help to fund youth members’ trips to convention. Te scholarship fund is replenished by proceeds from an annual convention silent auction. Convention attendees eagerly canvass the tables of offered items, which range from tack and equestrian apparel to jewelry and one-of-a-kind autographed items and even travel packages. Tree youth members received scholarships to attend the 2010 convention: Alexandra Cronin, 13, of harvard, Ma; Hannah Jay, 20, of Fulton, Mo; Lauren Pell, 16, of rancho Palos Verdes, Ca; and Ayla Spry, 15, of Milaca, Mn.

FESTIVE: New England Dressage Association president Paul Cormier and USEF dressage technical advisor Anne Gribbons at the Salute Gala

MATERIALE CHAMPION: Mary Lou Winn of Home Again Farm (third from left) presents the Sunshine Sport Horse Association trophy to Bad Boy’s owner and rider, Dantia Benson (second from left)

BACKSTAGE: Award winners await their turn

DSHB BREEDER OF THE YEAR: Marion Dresel-O’Connor (center), flanked by USDF president George Williams (holding the StallionExpo Perpetual Trophy) and Adequan’s Kathy Mailloux

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SECOND LEVEL HORSE OF THE YEAR: Sandro Paix, owned by Sandi Chohany (center)

DOVER MEDALISTS: Dover Saddlery’s Janet Nittmann (center) with 2010 USDF/Dover Medal national champion Audrey Narducci (right) and reserve champion Robbie Rice

ADULT AMATEUR CHAMP: Denise Cole (with USDF executive director Stephan Hienzsch, center; and trainer Kenn Acebal) was the 2010 Adequan/USDF Fourth Level and Prix St. Georges ad/am champion

WINNER AND PATRON: Elizabeth Juliano receives her USDF bronze and silver medals from USDF president George Williams, who campaigns some of her horses

CHAMPIONS ALL: American Trakehner Association USDF All-Breeds award winners pose for a group photo

THREE-YEAR-OLD COLT/GELDING CHAMP: San Dante (by Sandro Hit), bred and owned by Diane Nauman

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Governance it was an important election year, with the vice-presidential seat, the secretary’s position, and five regional-director positions (1, 3, 5, 7, and 9) up for grabs. USDF’s Board of governors (Bog) chose longtime new england Dressage association volunteer Beth Jenkins, Sherborn, Ma, as the new VP over contenders Janet Foy and Peter rothschild. Lisa Schmidt, of hampton, nJ, succeeds Alison Head as region 1 director. in region 3, Kimberly Taylor, of youngstown, FL, takes the reins from Sandi Bishop. Heather Petersen, Peyton, Co, succeeds outgoing region 5 director Teresa Hunt. incumbent region 7 director Terry Wilson, ojai, Ca; and region 9 director Bess Reineman, Lovelady, tX, ran unopposed and were elected by acclamation, as was incumbent USDF secretary Janine Malone, of Zebulon, nC. Te new USDF governance structure calls for the addition of three at-large directors to serve alongside the nine regional directors and the four officers (president, VP, sec-

retary, and treasurer) on the USDF executive Board. although the proposed bylaws change was for the committees to select the at-large directors, the Bog rejected that selection procedure. Beginning at the 2011 convention, the Bog will elect the at-large representatives. in the interim, the committee chairs will serve as ex officio (non-voting) executive Board members. at an open forum for competitors, show managers, judges, and technical delegates, the USDF executive Board requested member feedback on the subject of a US dressage national championships. Te proposed format: to be held in november, three weeks after the final great american/USDF regional Championships show of that year. regional champions and reserve champions would be invited to attend. For the first three years, the national championships would be held at the Kentucky horse Park in Lexington; thereafter, the location could rotate around the country. although some in attendance voiced concerns pertaining to weather difficulties, travel costs, and adult com-

REGIONAL CHAMP: Newly elected Region 5 director Heather Petersen receives her USDF bronze medal

BENEFICIARIES: 2010 Ruth Arvanette grant recipient Nettie Olsen (left) and youth convention scholarship winners Lauren Pell (center) and Ayla Spry. Not pictured: youth winners Hannah Jay and Alexandra Cronin.

DEMOCRACY IN ACTION: Board of Governors delegates vote for the new USDF Executive Board members

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petitors’ having to take time off work, a straw poll of the audience indicated support for going forward with plans. (Te issue has been tabled for a couple of years because of economic conditions, during which time USDF’s nationalchampionships fund has been seeded by a portion of regional Championship entry fees.) another popular open forum was the US equestrian Federation Dressage Committee’s discussion on proposed USeF rule changes affecting dressage. of all the changes on the table (to be voted on at last month’s USeF annual convention), the most anticipated was the USeF DC’s proposal to require the wearing of protective headgear in all tests at Fourth Level and below, and by all Fei Pony riders and all riders under the age of eighteen (regardless of level), at USeF-licensed/USDF-recognized dressage competitions.

Tese riders would also be required to wear protective headgear at all times while mounted on the show grounds. at CDis (Fei-recognized dressage competitions), Fei rules, not USeF’s, would prevail. Te proposed “helmet rule” drew widespread support from the forum attendees, although some in the audience voiced dissatisfaction that it would not require headgear at the Fei levels. (olympic eventer Darren Chiacchia, recovered from a severe head injury suffered in a fall at a 2008 horse trials, asked: “So the USeF doesn’t care about the brains of riders above Fourth Level?”) USeF president David O’Connor, also in the audience, called the proposed rule “an important first step” and predicted that “it will change eventually [to a more encompassing requirement], even at the Fei levels.”

EXECUTIVE BOARD PAST AND PRESENT: Te 2010 and 2011 officers and regional directors pose for a group photo with USDF executive director Stephan Hienzsch (left). Back row: Steven Schubert, treasurer; Beth Jenkins, incoming VP; Ken Levy, Region 2; Lloyd Landkamer, Region 4; Sandi Bishop, outgoing Region 3; Kimmie Taylor, incoming Region 3; Heather Petersen, incoming Region 5. Front row: George Williams, president; Alison Head, outgoing Region 1; Lisa Schmidt, incoming Region 1; Bess Reineman, Region 9; Fern Feldman, Region 8; Teresa Hunt, outgoing Region 5; Terry Wilson, Region 7; Janine Malone, secretary. Not pictured: Melissa Creswick, outgoing VP.

THE BOG: Bylaws Committee chair Chris Trentelman is at the podium, flanked by (from left) USDF staffer Deborah Dunivant, USDF secretary Janine Malone, USDF president George Williams, Parliamentarian Kirk Overbey, and USDF executive director Stephan Hienzsch

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The Fun Stuff all work and no play…you know the rest. Te travel and the long hours spent in meetings are hard work, and all convention attendees welcome opportunities to relax and to enjoy the local area. Te fun began literally steps from the hotel entrance. across the street is the north bank of the St. Johns river, flanked by a 1.5-mile pedestrian walkway. a couple of minutes’ walk away is a large shopping and dining pavilion that was popular with convention-goers. in a happy coincidence, the December 1 convention kickoff date was also that of the annual Jacksonville artwalk, an evening art-gallery festival. Te convention host gMo, the northeast Florida Dressage association, orga-

nized “top hats & tails,” an exhibit featuring the work of twelve local equine artists and photographers. USDF members and Jacksonville locals alike enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and the expansive display of art in an elegant historic building. Te nFDa continued its hospitality with a weekend reception held during the USDF symposium at the Jacksonville equestrian Center. Te bubbly flowed freely as symposium attendees mingled with nFDa members and others and enjoyed the annual nFDa year-end awards presentations. Tat door-prize tradition, the gift baskets donated by gMos, breaks the tedium of the long Board of governors assembly. a relatively new gMo-basket tradition is “Pegasus, the traveling gMo pony.” Te cute stuffed horse was part of a 2006 Potomac Valley Dressage association basket. he’s been included in the winning gMo’s basket ever since, most

NEW VP: Beth Jenkins at the Salute Gala

GUEST SPEAKER: US Equestrian Federation president David O’Connor addresses the BOG

OPEN FORUM: USEF Dressage Committee members Axel Steiner, Veronica Holt, Carol Lavell, Lois Yukins, Hilda Gurney, and Hilary Clayton listen as DC chair Jayne Ayers addresses the USDF audience

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BEAUTIFUL DAY: Enjoying the Jacksonville Riverwalk

NEW GMO TRADITION: Pegasus, the traveling GMO pony

PROMOTING HORSES: Sign at the NFDA’s “Top Hats & Tails” equineart exhibition

BASKETS GALORE: GMO-donated door prizes on display

PATRONS OF THE ARTS: Exhibit visitors chat at the gallery

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GETTING TO KNOW YOU: Beautifully decorated table at the welcome reception


recently traveling to the 2010 convention with the indiana Dressage Society. a history and a scrapbook of photos now accompanies Pegasus, who hopes to visit all 50 states. a new regional magazine, Southern Bridle, sponsored a welcome reception and “meet the candidates” event on convention opening night. Many USDF members enjoyed snacks and meet-and-greet opportunities before heading out to the artwalk. Last but not least: shopping! Tere was no official convention trade fair in Jacksonville, but USDF sponsors set up attractive booths and the USDF merchandise booth did a brisk business, with attractions including a signing by longtime USDF supporter Bill Woods of his book, Dressage Unscrambled. Te youth-silent-auction table was a popular spot for browsing, and a full trade fair at the symposium at-

MEET AND GREET: Bill Woods signs copies of his book, Dressage Unscrambled

BIG WINNER: Lucky Dantia Benson (right) not only won a Horse of the Year award; she also won a saddle from Custom Saddlery in a drawing held during the gala. She’s pictured with Custom Saddlery’s president, Cary Wallace.

tracted a wide variety of vendors. (For symposium coverage, turn to page 36.)

A Memorable Event in addition to the symposium with gary rockwell and Lilo Fore, the 2010 convention included the usual stellar lineup of renowned experts who presented dressage-focused educational sessions for all ages and levels of enthusiasts. we’ll bring you coverage of key learnings from the sessions in next month’s issue of USDF Connection. Te Jacksonville convention will be remembered for important governance decisions, changes “in the air” coming for USDF and american dressage, and for good times with friends and colleagues in this lovely Florida riverside city. See you next year in sunny San Diego! s

SILENT AUCTION: A prospective bidder inspects a bridle

THE SPOILS: At the gala reception, USDF’s Erica Minks distributes silent-auction items to the winning bidders

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Horse of the Year Materiale Sunshine Sport Horse Association Perpetual Trophy for the Highest-Scoring Champion

Bad Boy 2006 bay 16.1-hand Dutch Warmblood gelding Sire: Olivi; Dam: Lotte Owner/Rider: Dantia Benson, Somis, California

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in amateurs at training Level and number six in the country. Ten we went to two additional shows and dropped down to third. Tat was a learning experience; it really taught me to stay home and prepare my horse better.” Doing most of Bad Boy’s training herself, Benson is gaining first-hand understanding of “the importance of the training scale.” Te experience is “also teaching me to ride better so i can show off his gaits.” A challenge is that occasional lack of “forward.” Benson says she’s learned “to change things up so my warm-up and my schooling at home are exciting enough that he keeps producing the enthusiasm.” Te most fun, Benson says, is taking her horse places, “getting out in the warm-up ring, and knowing that he’s in the right mood and he’s going to show off—and that i’m going to enjoy every minute because he’s so exciting to ride when he’s like that.” She remembers in particular “one ride in a Materiale class where he went in and was just spot-on in his attitude, his movements. . . . i’ve had several such special rides, but i remember that one because he had a lead change on the rail to the wrong lead—and the judge’s comment was that he was so balanced in it that she couldn’t really criticize it.” occasionally Benson wonders “where Bad Boy would be in his training if a pro was on him. But he’s what i want in a horse, so i’m going to stay with riding him.” oh, and about that name? “i’ve had some judges tell me i need to change it, but i just tell them it’ll help them remember him.” —D. J. Carey

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n 1994, Dantia Benson “had a jumper that needed some flatwork and some discipline. i went to the dressage trainer at the barn where i was riding, who happened to be [USeF “R” judge/USDF-certified instructor] Heather Bender.” Te lessons helped, and Benson was hooked on dressage. As life took her elsewhere, she went to other trainers—most recently her “primary trainer” has been Sabine Schut-Kery—and “i finally have a couple of horses that i will keep long enough to bring up the levels.” Bad Boy is one of them. Benson saw a video clip of the gelding, then bought him as a two-year-old through Reesink Horses in the netherlands. Despite the name (given by his breeder’s wife), “he is very willing; he gets his show coat on and goes out there and wants to please. He’s very easy to work with; if he could just get a little more forward, he’d be everything you could want.” He’s also getting recognition: in 2009 he won Tree-Year-old Materiale and DSHB TreeYear-old Colts/Geldings titles, as well as the DG Bar Cup for three-year-olds; in 2010 he took the Cup for four-year-olds. Bad Boy is a “pretty solid First Level and schooling some Second Level: shoulder-fore, leg-yield, learning his transitions. i’m hoping he has the desire for the Fei Five-Year-old test, but that’s quite a competitive class; i’d need to work on some of my skills to make it a polished ride.” in 2011 “he’ll at least come out at First Level, and we’ll see what else he has in him”—but Benson is in no hurry. “i’m going to keep him at home and train him until he’s ready to come out and put on his best performance.” Last year, “i started him a little early and showed him a little too much. i should have stopped two shows before i did, when we were number one


Horse of the Year Dressage Sport Horse Breeding Traveling Trot Perpetual Trophy for the Highest-Scoring Champion

White sun 2000 chestnut 16-hand Hanoverian mare Sire: Weltmeyer; Dam: Abendrot Owner: Kim Lampert, Longmont, Colorado

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Because the mare was “terrified of the flags” at big dressage shows, Lampert and Warlimont decided to “enter her in breed shows and not deal with all the commotion” while accustoming her to showing—“and she won! And this year we went back and entered a couple more breed shows to get more experience—and she won the whole thing again.” Tey plan to continue doing breed shows “because it’s fun and we think she likes it. She totally knows when it’s time to do the trot-off; sometimes she drags Petra.” Sunny’s become calmer in the dressage ring as well, especially at local shows. Lampert’s been competing her at Tird Level and schooling Fourth; they may move up early in 2011. Breeding may also be in Sunny’s near future. “Tis last trip to Germany,” Lampert says, “we talked about what stallion we might possibly breed with her this spring,” using one or more surrogate mothers. Somerset Farms “just moved to a new place with a big barn,” so Lampert’s planning to have the surrogates foal there and “bring up the babies ourselves.” Sunny, Lampert says, is “a great horse. She’s the perfect size for me, and we have a really good partnership. She’s great to look at and great to ride.” What’s been especially fun is “learning there are things we can do that i had no idea we could do: Suddenly i’m feeling wonderful suspension at the passage, or an extended trot that just goes flying across the diagonal so smoothly that i feel as if i’m sitting on a train. And Petra says, ‘You knew she had it in her.’” Te owner sums up: “i have a fancy little mare who’s taking me places. it’s pretty cool.” —D. J. Carey

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t her Somerset Farms in Longmont, Co, every year Kim Lampert hosts four dressage shows and one horse trials. Lampert also makes an annual trip to Germany with trainer/barn manager Petra Warlimont, looking for a few young horses to import. on one trip, Lampert “got on this one mare and thought, ‘Wow; i could actually learn to ride this one.’” Previously, the sales barn had “always put me on these Grand Prix horses that were 17.2 or bigger, and doing all this fancy stuff, and i’m only 5-foot-3.” Te mare “was very easy to ride, and for once i didn’t need 5-inch spurs to get a German horse to go.” Lampert asked about buying the mare, White Sun. told she was a client’s horse and not for sale, “i said, ‘Come on; everything’s for sale.’” And by the end of the trip, a deal was made. “We brought her home in the next month, and we’ve had her for three years. it’s pretty exciting; i’ve never had such a nice horse that i wasn’t selling.” in Germany, “Sunny” had been doing the equivalent of Fourth Level and higher. Lampert and her trainer decided to “take her down a notch or two and make her a little more of an amateur’s horse that would be easier to ride.” But “trying to coax her into something called ‘relaxation,’ that she didn’t know much about, took a lot of work. She was always ‘up,’ always ready, asking ‘What are we doing next?’ We tried to say, ‘Tat’s great; keep asking that question, but just be a little more relaxed about it.’” Tey “did a lot of long-and-low work with her, trying to ‘de-tune’ her. it took a good year to get her to the point where she didn’t get into a tizzy over seeing a dressage ring.”


Horse of the Year Training and First Level Rashka 2004 bay 16.3-hand Oldenburg stallion Sire: GP Raymeister; Dam: Tashka Owner/Rider/Breeder: Kenneth Borden, Wilmington, Illinois

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ast year, Rashka was USDF’s Materiale champion. For 2010, he’s Horse of the Year at both training and First Level, as well as the top DSHB stallion aged four and up. Breeder/owner/rider Kenneth Borden notes that Rashka is following in the hoofprints of his sire, GP Raymeister, the 2010 intermediate ii Horse of the Year. (Borden, who’s also Raymeister’s breeder, is the 2009 and ’10 USDF Dressage Breeder of the Year.) As 2010 started, Borden says, “my only goal for Rashka was to try to represent the United States in the Fei Six-Year-old competition.” But two hoof abscesses thwarted that goal. With Rashka sound again, Borden brought him back into work carefully. eventually Borden decided to just “take him back to school,” concentrating any showing on training and First Level. For 2011, Borden will probably skip the Developing Horse competition for sevento nine-year-olds. “i think Rashka would be fine with the test, but i’d rather focus more on training”: doing Second and Tird levels, and “probably schooling and some showing at Fourth Level. i’m really happy with how he’s coming along: He’s getting 10s on his canter and his walk pretty consistently, from a variety of judges. And he’s started to get 9s on his extensions. Sometimes the gaits seem to change as a horse moves up the levels, but his collection seems to be getting even more harmonious and free-moving.” Dressage performance isn’t Rashka’s only job. His first babies, most from jumper


one more job: Rashka is “part of our lesson program. i don’t have a vast amount of lesson horses, so he gets used quite often that way. And he’s very accommodating to people learning.” He’s also “so mellow” that he routinely travels to shows next to mares without incident; Borden “can’t say enough about his temperament.” Rashka may be passing that temperament on to his offspring as well. “Tey’re the most expressive, most personable foals,” Borden says. “Tere’s a 67-year-old lady who goes with me to shows, and every once in a while she has to lead the mares and babies, so it’s nice to have something that’s very safe.” —D. J. Carey

TrAininG level reSUlTS

Winner’S mediAn SCore: 79.130%; nUmber qUAlified: 596

1. RASHKA (Oldenburg), Kenneth Borden, owner; Kenneth Borden, rider; GP Raymeister, sire; Tashka, dam; Kenneth Borden, breeder .....................................79.130% 2. SANCEO (Hanoverian), Alice Womble, owner; Sabine Schut-Kery, rider; San Remo, sire; Rivera, dam; Gerhard Dustmann, breeder ........................................77.800% 3. TALISMAN (Oldenburg), Jeanne McDonald, owner; Jeanne McDonald, rider; Tantris, sire; Lucianna, dam; Andrea Parker, breeder ................................................76.600% 4. RONALDO (Westfalen), Anne Aloi, owner; Anne Aloi, rider; Real Diamond, sire; Furstin, dam; Bernhard Deitert, breeder ...................................................................75.200% 5. AMOR W (Dutch Warmblood Cross), Constance VanderWeele, owner; Constance VanderWeele, rider ....................................................................................74.879% 6. ROMULUS WF (Hanoverian), Nancy Wesolek-Sterrett, owner; Nancy Wesolek-Sterrett, rider ...................................................................................74.792% 7. FOLEY (Hanoverian), Amanda Johnson, owner; Amanda Johnson, rider; Fabuleux, sire; Romance, dam; Barbara Putnam, breeder .........................................74.400% 8. BOXSTER A (Hanoverian), Iris Aberbach, owner; Michael Bragdell, rider; Bugatti Hilltop, sire; Winsome A, dam; Iris Aberbach, breeder .................................73.929% 9. ARNOUD (Dutch Warmblood), Sandra Eckles, owner; Sandra Eckles, rider; Welt Hit II, sire; R Marsiha Z, dam ...........................................................................73.600% 10. ZULFT SCF (Dutch Warmblood), Heather Mason, owner; Heather Mason, rider; Vift Keur, sire; Marie Louise, dam; Carlos & Karin Jimenez, breeders .........................73.557%

11. RUFFINO (Hanoverian), Kathy Burdick-Niebank, owner; Debbie Hill, rider; Rubino Bellissimo, sire; Dulcimer Melody, dam; Lunita Turner, breeder .....................73.400% 12. WROXANNE (Oldenburg), Suzanne Galsterer, owner; Priscilla Clough & Suzanne Galsterer, riders; Wonderful, sire; Lofty View, dam; Dantia Benson, breeder ............................................................................................73.207% 13. FOLCANO (Westfalen), Shooting Stars Dressage Horses LLC, owner; Cynthia Wylie, rider; Florestan I, sire; Whoopy, dam; Friedrich-Wilhelm Kahlert, breeder ...........................................................................73.200% 13. VICTORY (Lusitano Cross), Natalie Roach, owner; Natalie Roach, rider .....................73.200% 15. SANTIAGO SF (Trakehner), Kailee Surplus, owner; Kailee Surplus, rider .................... 73.174% 16. HIGH REGARD (Oldenburg), Ruth Anne Leibman, owner; Nadine Schlonsok & Heather Oleson, riders ...............................................................73.000% 17. GRAVITAS (Hanoverian), Laura Corsentino, owner; Laura Corsentino, rider; Grafenburg, sire; Damenwunsch, dam; Hans Lengers, breeder ..................................72.900% 18. BAD BOY (Dutch Warmblood), Dantia Benson, owner; Dantia Benson, rider; Olivi, sire; Lotte, dam; M. Tijssen, breeder ................................................................72.857% 19. NTEC ROULETTE (Hanoverian), Kai Handt, owner; Kai & Julia Handt, riders; Rotspon, sire; Shining Sun, dam ................................................................................72.800% 20. ECLIPSE (Drum Horse), Lee Ann Kagy, owner; Laura Corsentino, rider; Romany King, sire; Graciela, dam; Jim Snyder, breeder .............................................72.750%

firST level reSUlTS

Winner’S mediAn SCore: 78.333%; nUmber qUAlified: 529

1. RASHKA (Oldenburg), Kenneth Borden, owner; Kenneth Borden, rider; GP Raymeister, sire; Tashka, dam; Kenneth Borden, breeder .....................................78.333% 2. SAPHIRA (Oldenburg), John McGuire & Marilyn Johnson, owners; Heather McCarthy, rider; Florencio, sire; Roxina, dam; Wolfgang Sames, breeder .....76.061% 3. WALK OF FAME (Dutch Warmblood), Lynda Cushman, owner; Shauntel Bryant, rider ..............................................................................................75.395% 4. SPECIAL AGENT (Oldenburg), Kathryn Phillips, owner; David Wilson, rider; Sandro Hit, sire; Etoile, dam; J. Hartmann, breeder ..................................................75.000% 5. HARMONY’S ARMANI (Dutch Warmblood), Harmony Sporthorses, owner; Leslie Webb, rider; Sydney, sire; Ramona, dam; N.W.J. Krol, breeder .........................74.167% 5. RONALDO (Westfalen), Anne Aloi, owner; Anne Aloi, rider; Real Diamond, sire; Furstin, dam; Bernhard Deitert, breeder ...................................................................74.167% 7. WOLKENKARAT (Zweibrucker), Sophie Pirie Clifton, owner; Sophie Pirie Clifton, rider; Wolkenzauber, sire; Hochkarat, dam; Marion Dresel-O`Connor, breeder ..................73.834% 8. WELTISSIMO (Hanoverian), Janet Wyllie, owner; Christiane Noelting, rider; Weltruhm, sire; Lemona, dam; Peter Rieckmann, breeder .........................................73.816% 9. DON ANGELO (Hanoverian), Ann Damiano, owner; Cyndi Jackson, rider; Don Frederico, sire; Dessous Noir, dam; Cornelia & Rudiger Morgner, breeders ..........73.520% 10. ZIDANE (Dutch Warmblood), Kerri Stevens, owner; Kimberly Schisler, Kerri Stevens & Anneliese Vogt Harber, riders; Rousseau, sire; Marina, dam; J. Gloudemans, breeder .............................................................................................73.333%

11. RAVANNA (Oldenburg), Raehaven Farms Inc., owner; Heather Mason, rider; Revan, sire; Trottie True, dam; Heike Koepken, breeder ............................................. 73.167% 12. LORD FERRAGAMO (Rhinelander), Saint Louis Equestrian Center, owner; Anna Eklund, rider; Lord Loxley, sire; Fairless P, dam; Werner & Heike Pleines, breeders .......................... 73.114% 13. WINSOME (Dutch Warmblood), Yvette Pickrell, owner; Yvette Pickrell, rider; Obelisk, sire; Jodena, dam; W.M. van der AA, breeder ...............................................73.027% 14. CELANO (Holsteiner), Susan Halasz, owner; Susan Halasz, rider ...............................72.667% 15. RAPPORT R (Hanoverian), Sherry Gordon, owner; Debbie Hill, rider; Rotspon, sire; Dotcom, dam; Roberta & Ken Falk, breeders .......................................72.025% 16. RUBIN BLACK (Hanoverian), Maureen Lamb, owner; Maureen Lamb, rider; Rubin-Royal, sire; Wolke, dam; Dieter Roebken, breeder .......................................... 71.933% 17. THE COUNT BASIL (Oldenburg), Kylee Lourie, owner; Andrea Doelling, rider; Chico’s Boy, sire; Aronja, dam; Ingrid Bergmann, breeder ........................................71.834% 18. GYLANO (Zweibrucker), Sophia Daukus, owner; Galina Shelepov & Amanda Johnson, riders; Graf Genius, sire; Dos Rios, dam; Eowyn Badtke-Brewer, breeder ............................ 71.579% 18. BELLA LUNA GP (Oldenburg), Ginna Frantz, owner; Endel Ots, Agata Rekucka & Kassandra Barteau, riders; Lehnsritter, sire; Tini’s Avenger, dam; Melissa Murff, breeder ..71.579% 18. PACIFICA (Danish Warmblood), Nell Wade, owner; Anne Hornbeak, rider; Blue Hors Future Cup, sire; Pari Lord, dam; Richard Freeman, breeder ..................... 71.579% 18. VODINA (Dutch Warmblood), Sally Hoedebecke, owner; Sally Hoedebecke, rider; Aktion, sire; Lodina, dam; G. Toonen, breeder ........................................................... 71.579%

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mares, hit the ground in 2009, “and they’re extremely athletic,” Borden says. “Tey show good dressage-oriented movement,” and “a couple of them actually free-jump on their own; they seem to carry on both the jumping and the dressage.” Rashka’s next foal crop will include some babies from mares by Dutch dressage team medalist olympic Ferro. Borden is hoping for “piaffe ability. only about one horse in ten seems to piaffe well, but Rashka’s already offered it quite easily. And all the judges comment on how easy his changes are. His flying changes and his canter work i keep attributing to opus, his grandfather; i’ve never had a horse go so quickly so high up the levels as he did. opus is the horse that started our breeding program, and Rashka’s canter is a replica of his.”


Horse of the Year Second Level

Sandro Paix 16.2-hand bay gelding Owner: Sandi Chohany, Hampshire, Illinois

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Her training method with Pax, as with all her horses: “i ask. if he can do it, he does it; if he can’t, i don’t stop asking. Te day will come when he’ll understand it. All he has to do is go to the ring and be obedient. When we first started, i asked him for half-pass. if it happened, great; if it didn’t, he wouldn’t need it for a while anyway. So i asked. And he did it. He’s like ‘oK; you want this? You want that?’” in 2009, Chohany brought Pax out at training Level. From there, she’s continued moving him along at his own pace, without pressure. “i don’t care how he places, and i never look to see who’s in the ring with me. Tat part is so unimportant; it’s the process that i love.” When an injury sidelined Chohany temporarily last summer, “my number-one student, Heather McCarthy” took on Pax, then showing at Second Level. McCarthy, who’s “loved that horse ever since Sandi got him,” felt “so fortunate to get the opportunity. He really taught me a lot. You have to think on him; you have to execute all the movements, and you have to be careful not to override. He’s such a sensitive, supple horse that you can really work on being an accurate rider.” Recovered, Chohany moved Pax to Tird Level before year’s end, “and he did fine there, too. He’s got his changes; he’s got his pirouettes; he’s got his piaffe. Tey’re not what they’re going to be, but he doesn’t need them yet, and he’s got the beginnings.” She hopes to help McCarthy qualify for Dressage at Devon (PA) this year, saying she and Pax “will just tag along. And if he wins, great; if he doesn’t, it doesn’t matter.” Still, “i’ve never had such a wondrous, wondrous horse. i want him to be the best he can be.” —D. J. Carey

SeCond level reSUlTS

Winner’S mediAn SCore: 72.664%; nUmber qUAlified: 292

1. SANDRO PAIX (Oldenburg), Sandi Chohany, owner; Sandi Chohany & Heather McCarthy, riders .......................................................................................72.664% 2. WELTDANCER (Hanoverian), Jessica Morgan, owner; Jessica Morgan, rider; Weltmeyer, sire; Rohanna, dam; Mary Lou Winn, breeder ......................................... 71.667% 3. RASHKA (Oldenburg), Kenneth Borden, owner; Kenneth Borden, rider; GP Raymeister, sire; Tashka, dam; Kenneth Borden, breeder .....................................71.469% 4. CHIVALRY (Holsteiner), Elaine VanDeventer, owner; Jami Kment, rider; Ceasar, sire; Melisande, dam; Jami Kment, breeder ...................................................70.930% 5. ZANIA (Dutch Warmblood), Jami Kment, owner; Jami Kment, rider; Sir Sinclair, sire; Melody, dam; B.J. Odink, breeder ....................................................70.584% 6. FWF BARON VON CAPRIOLI (Friesian Sporthorse), Mary Adams, owner; Jonni Adams-Allen, rider; Flying W Farms Baron von Kolderveen, sire; FWF Figurine, dam; Flying W Farms Inc., breeder .....................................................70.238% 6. RASPUTIN (Danish Warmblood), Ronda Ritchie, owner; Vicky Busch, rider; Blue Hors Hertug, sire; Rambala, dam; Richard Freeman, breeder ............................70.238% 8. MEINSE 439 (Friesian), Iron Spring Farm Inc., owner; Mary Alice Malone, rider; Heinse, sire; Femke Fan Nes, dam; J. Wal, breeder .................................................... 70.117% 9. RUBINSTAR (Hanoverian), Martin Kuhn, owner; Martin Kuhn, rider ......................... 70.000% 10. ZIEZO (Dutch Warmblood), Albert Gesierich, owner; Vanessa Voltman, rider; Sajarlo (Showtime), sire; Dunanda, dam; Paardencentrum De Dalhoeve, breeder .....69.822%

11. DUNCAN (Hanoverian), Joan Mazur, owner; Pia Helsted, rider; Deniro, sire; Amsel, dam; Henning Schulze, breeder ......................................................................69.730% 12. ROARK (Friesian), Kimberly Perkins & Ambassador Friesians, owners; Heather Mason, rider; Fabe 348, sire; Ursl ‘Fan Aut’, dam; Kimberly Perkins, breeder .................................69.302% 13. ZEPHYR (Dutch Warmblood), Suzanne Bollman & DHF Dressage LLC, owners; Suzanne Bollman, rider; Ravel, sire; Roseanne, dam; Fam. Triemstra & T.J.M. Coomans, breeders ...............................................................69.189% 14. RAVE REVIEW (American Warmblood), Michele Brase, owner; Melissa Cool, rider; R’mani, sire; Shear Mayheim, dam; Michele Brase, breeder .......................................69.128% 15. MC’CARTNEY HS (Danish Warmblood), Kelly Underhill, owner; Stewart Underhill, rider ........................................................................................... 69.048% 16. UNO FARMER (Dutch Warmblood), Olivia Duksa, owner; Olivia Duksa, rider ...........68.947% 17. VALENCIA (Dutch Warmblood), Olav Drehn, owner; Olav Drehn, rider; Florett As, sire; Manou, dam; J.T.M. Raaijmakers, breeder .........................................68.929% 18. ALI BABA B (Belgian Warmblood), Audrey Narducci, owner; Audrey Narducci, rider; Simsalabim, sire; I’m Flo, dam; Allyn McCracken, breeder ...68.829% 19. RIVER SIDE LADY (Hanoverian), Robbie Rice, owner; Robbie Rice & Debbie Hill, riders; Royal Diamond, sire; Deja Vu, dam; B.G. Schroeder, Hanken Schroeder, breeder .......68.713% 20. SHAKESPEARE RSF (Hanoverian), Maurine Swanson, owner; John Amber, rider; Sandro Hit, sire; Acapella, dam; Maurine Swanson, breeder ......................................68.710%

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tarting riding as an adult, Sandi Chohany went from hunters to jumpers to eventing—where “my horses all ran fast and jumped really well, but i couldn’t get that dressage stuff!” Her coach’s advice—“trot real slow, and that’s dressage”—was no help, so “i got into my truck and trailer and drove to California, pulled up in front of Hilda Gurney’s house, and said, ‘Could you give me a lesson?’ And she didn’t have the heart to turn me away.” Tat start led Chohany to a career as a professional dressage trainer and a US equestrian Federation “S” judge. Sandro Paix entered Chohany’s life through a trip to Germany. She’d “wanted a Sandro Hit baby for eight years” but had been outbid at the one auction she’d attended. Tis time, after admiring Sandro Hit himself in a stallion parade, she was watching his offspring go by when one “went up and fell down. So of course the audience said, ‘omigod, a flipper!’” But Chohany was unperturbed. “What part of their bodies do rearing horses use? Te back legs. And what part of the body does a dressage horse have to use? Te back legs.” Te incident dampened enthusiasm for the colt enough that Chohany was able to win the bidding. She left the nowgelded youngster with a trainer in Germany to “hang out and forget the trauma” of the auction, then later had him shipped to her winter base, a friend’s California ranch. Tere, she and her new horse, Sandro Paix—“Pax” around the barn—“started going up and down hills, and he saw cougar and wild boar and coyotes and snakes. We didn’t do dressage; we just went for gallops and for rides out in the woods. Ten, when i got him home, i said, ‘oK, now we’re going to do this silly stuff.’”


Horse of the Year Tird Level

Winsor 2003 black 16.2-hand Dutch Warmblood stallion

Sire: San Remo Dam: Para Lady

Owner/Rider: Nicole Bellah Lee’s Summit, Missouri Breeder: W. Janssen

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now, when i want to teach him a change or a pirouette, he offers it in a good natural way because the basics are there.” Winsor started in Fei Young Horse competition at age five and won the Five-Year-old championship. Te next year, on day one of the Six-Year-olds, “i went off course and we ended up tenth.” But “he ended up winning the Final on Sunday, and he finished third out of the field, which was awesome.” For 2010, Bellah decided to concentrate on Tird Level and “confirm some fun in the shows; not as high-pressure a program.” Still, Winsor “did great, because he’s Horse of the Year. But for me the most exciting thing is bringing him through the levels. i know it’s the result of the teaching i’ve put into him.” Bellah plans to bring Winsor out at Prix St. Georges in 2011; “if that’s consistent, we’ll go for Developing Horse. But he’ll just be eight, so we’ll still have another year if he isn’t ready. At home we school parts of the Prix St. Georges, and he does just fine, but i won’t push him.” Long-term, she also plans eventually to breed her young stallion, who “may be coming into his adolescence. He nickers now when a mare comes by, but i lunge him for five or ten minutes and he settles right down.” At press time, Bellah was planning to “take a break” from teaching and head for Florida to train with Christopher Hickey, “working toward our Prix St. Georges debut and the Developing Horse.” For herself, “even when i’m not riding, i’ll be able to watch and learn. Being able to watch the excellence happening puts me in a good frame of mind; i can absorb it like a sponge.” —D. J. Carey

THird level reSUlTS

Winner’S mediAn SCore: 71.628%; nUmber qUAlified: 322

1. WINSOR (Dutch Warmblood), Nicole Bellah, owner; Nicole Bellah, rider; San Remo, sire; Para Lady, dam; W. Janssen, breeder ................................................71.628% 2. RIVER SIDE LADY (Hanoverian), Robbie Rice, owner; Debbie Hill, rider; Royal Diamond, sire; Deja Vu, dam; B.G. & Hanken Schroeder, breeders ...................71.048% 3. REMBRANDT (Hessen), Sarah Samaan, owner; Lyndon Rife, rider; Rubinstern Noir, sire; Royality, dam; Wilfried Rudolph, breeder ................................70.105% 4. WHITE SUN (Hanoverian), Kim Lampert, owner; Petra Warlimont & Kim Lampert, riders; Weltmeyer, sire; Abendrot, dam; Heinrich Mohrmann, breeder .................................70.064% 5. RAPTURE R (Hanoverian), Saint Louis Equestrian Center, owner; Anna Eklund, rider; Rotspon, sire; Damaris, dam; Joachim Tobaben, breeder ...........................................69.616% 6. LUCIANO (Holsteiner), Jill Cordsen, owner; Kelli Newton, rider; Lasandos, sire; Petunie, dam; Helmut Bies, breeder ..........................................................................69.535% 7. WINZALOT (Hanoverian), Jamie Pestana, owner; Jamie Pestana, rider; Wolkenstein II, sire; Franzisca, dam; Hans-Heinr. Doescher, breeder .........................69.487% 8. BENISE (Hanoverian), Judith Kelly, owner; Judith Kelly, rider; Breitling W, sire; Rubina, dam; Ruth & Jurgen Hoops, breeders ...........................................................69.431% 9. BENIDETTO (Hanoverian), Linda Woltz, owner; Stacy Parvey-Larsson, rider ............69.231% 10. CANTARIS (Hanoverian), Elizabeth Ferber, owner; Marie Barrett, rider; Compliment, sire; Egida, dam; Friederike Pelzer, breeder ..........................................69.070% 11. WIES V/D KLUMPERT (Dutch Warmblood), Greenwood Sporthorses & Equine Equipment, owner; Melissa Allen & Amy Stuhr, riders; Future, sire; Sarina V.D. Klumpert, dam; J. Vloet, breeder .........................................68.974%

12. ALI BABA B (Belgian Warmblood), Audrey Narducci, owner; Susan Posner, rider; Simsalabim, sire; I’m Flo, dam; Allyn McCracken, breeder ........................................68.790% 13. ROCHAMBEAU (Oldenburg), Mary Kehoe, owner; Mary Kehoe, rider; Rubin-Royal, sire; Aurelia, dam; Hermann Haasken, breeder ....................................68.721% 14. INCHANTRESS (Trakehner), Lynne Jones, owner; Lynne Jones, rider; Hailo, sire; Insouciant, dam; Jean Brinkman, breeder ...............................................68.718% 15. WAGNER (Dutch Warmblood), Alma Ericson, owner; Amy Walker-Basak, rider; Krack C, sire; Iselotte, dam; Stal De Breuk, breeder ..................................................68.430% 16. WESTER (Dutch Warmblood), Dixie Montgomery, owner; Dixie Montgomery, rider; Rhodium, sire; Sindy, dam; B. de Leeuw, breeder ......................................................68.372% 16. WINSOR (Rhinelander), Susan Adams, owner; Nicholia Zamora, rider; Rhodium, sire; Gevira, dam; Joh Olivier, breeder .......................................................68.372% 18. WELTINA (Hanoverian), Molly Schiltgen, owner; Molly Schiltgen, rider; Weltmeyer, sire; Genka, dam; Franz Dueing, breeder ................................................68.256% 19. VICARO DOS PINHAIS (Lusitano), Regina Agren, owner; Regina Agren, rider; Peralta Dos Pinhais, sire; Quieta Dos Filhos Vent, dam; Luis Ermirio de Moraes, breeder ................................................................................68.023% 20. OUT TO PLAY (Dutch Warmblood), Alyssa Hines, owner; Alyssa Hines, rider; Fair Play, sire; Ruling Practise, dam; Hillary Vanderhoef, breeder ..............................67.696%

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icole Bellah is a USDF-certified instructor through Fourth Level. But “as a kid, i worked in barns whenever i could. i pretty much did anything i could and would ride anything i could.” At eighteen, she became a barn manager, working with horses in all disciplines but finding herself “really attracted to the dressage.” Bellah left horses for a while after marrying, “but then my husband and i realized that if you’re a horse person in your soul, you can’t ever really stop.” She bought a horse, trained him to Prix St. Georges, sold him, then got “kind of a rehab older horse, out in a pasture” and brought him back. After a successful Fei-level show career, that horse was retired. Ten, with husband troy’s blessing, “i took all my savings and booked a trip to Te netherlands” to look for a new mount. Tere, Bellah soon realized that “what i wanted, i couldn’t afford.” So instead of trained horses, “i ended up looking at really young horses. Winsor was one of the first: Tree and a half, standing quietly on the cross-ties, he seemed to have a sense of ‘old soul’ about him. i must have looked at eighty horses, but i kept thinking about Winsor, playing his video at night in the hotel.” She went home without the colt but thought more, watched the video, and concluded, “i’m forty-two, and i want to do this now, while i can.” All Winsor knew when he arrived in Missouri was walk, trot, and canter. “But it was like a seven-year-old’s walk, trot, and canter because he was so balanced and willing. All his gaits are really good.” Guided by the pyramid of training and with help from such visiting clinicians as Christopher Hickey, Bellah concentrated on giving her colt solid basics. “And


Horse of the Year Fourth Level

Warsteiner 2003 chestnut 16.1-hand Dutch Warmblood gelding Sire: Riverman-ISF; Dam: Welona Owner/Rider: Heather Mason, Lebanon, New Jersey

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and the time, i may take him in that direction.” Mason has never before had “a horse that was this consistent from show to show and from year to year.” to preserve that consistency, “i try not to show him above where he’s comfortable. A little bit of a reach is fine, but i don’t want him to think it’s a hard job in the ring.” She also bases her training decisions on “how consistent he is at home. For example, i didn’t move him up to the Prix St. Georges until he practically never missed his changes at all. Because if he’s reliable in every movement at home, he will be in the ring.” Currently, Warsteiner’s “piaffe and passage are coming along well. He’s gotten much more expressive and ‘uphill.’ His stride has so much adjustability that it’s going to be fun to play with. Right now the pirouettes are probably his hardest movement, but i think they’re going to be one of his best movements. He sits really well, which is good for pirouettes; but i’ve found that horses that sit really well just aren’t strong enough in the beginning to do them, so they get a little uncertain and try to take over. And he’s got a wonderful brain—so once he learns to let me control the pirouettes, he will let me control them.” even though Warsteiner’s work is progressing, Mason says, “i think he’s not really considering it harder. And he’s perfectly put together for it, so hopefully he’ll keep liking it and keep working.” Meanwhile, “he loves to go to the shows,” where he still announces himself when he enters the ring. “i think he will forever be a little chatty. As long as he can still do flying changes between the whinnies, it’s oK.” —D. J. Carey

fourth level results

Winner’s median score: 72.093%; number qualifed: 110

1. WARSTEINER (Dutch Warmblood), Heather Mason, owner; Heather Mason, rider; Riverman - ISF, sire; Welona, dam; H. Davelaar, breeder ...........................................72.093% 2. GP DELANO (Rhinelander), Ginna Frantz, owner; Kassandra Barteau, rider; Diamond Hit, sire; Wellcome, dam; Rudi Henn, breeder ............................................ 71.707% 3. FREDERIK (Danish Warmblood), Teresa Chang, owner; Teresa Chang, rider ..............69.070% 4. ROCK STAR (Oldenburg), Denise Cole, owner; Denise Cole, rider; Rubinstein I, sire; Lorance, dam; Inke Nolte, breeder ............................................................................68.605% 5. ROHMERO (Hanoverian), Deborah Voigt, owner; Petra Warlimont, rider; Romancero H, sire; Waldina, dam; Henning Klatte, breeder ......................................68.587% 6. SANDEZ (Dutch Warmblood), Lori & Robert Monette, owners; Jochen Hippenstiel, rider; Negro, sire; H. Van Der Zalm, breeder .......................................................................68.537% 7. VINDICATOR (Dutch Warmblood), Barbara Breen-Gurley, owner; Barbara Breen-Gurley, rider; OO Seven, sire; Rendezvous, dam; Natalie Bryant, breeder ............................................................................................68.473% 8. ALTA VON REH (Friesian), Julie Roche, owner; Linda Strine, rider; Ouke, sire; Rachelle, dam; Lloyd & Joanne Booth, breeders ........................................................68.256% 9. DEWERT (Hanoverian), Jennifer Baumert, owner; Jennifer Baumert, rider; Don Frederico, sire; Wolga, dam; Gert Sander, breeder .............................................68.140% 10. REMBRANDT (Friesian), Don Eckhardt, owner; Brooke Voldbaek, rider; Laes, sire; Baukje, dam; Debra Itzen, breeder ...........................................................................68.107%

11. DON MARCO (Hanoverian), Katie Hoefs-Martin, owner; Katie Hoefs-Martin, rider; Domiro, sire; Filoli, dam; Ericka & Kevin Reinig, breeders .........................................67.500% 12. ROTSPON’S CRUSADOR (Hanoverian), Jennifer Harding, owner; Jennifer Harding, rider; Rotspon, sire; Laurentina, dam; Johann-Christian Stellenfleth Eggers, breeder ...........................................................67.195% 13. DABADU BLUE (Hanoverian), Greenwood Sporthorses & Equine Equipment, owner; Amy Stuhr, rider; Don Primero, sire; Aragonia, dam; Christiane Goedecke, breeder .....66.861% 14. CANTARIS (Hanoverian), Elizabeth Ferber, owner; Marie Barrett, rider; Compliment, sire; Egida, dam; Friederike Pelzer, breeder ..........................................66.829% 15. SWEET ELEGANCE (American Warmblood), Charlotte Kraszewski, owner; Heather McCarthy, rider; Limmerick, sire; Abby, dam; Terry Brown, breeder .............66.818% 16. WALLANTINO (Hanoverian), Anne McCutcheon, owner; Anne McCutcheon, rider; Winterprinz, sire; Duette, dam; Anne McCutcheon, breeder ......................................66.338% 17. V-FROLIK (Dutch Warmblood), Pamela Pure, owner; Amber Clark, rider ..................66.079% 18. RADCLIFFE (Holsteiner), Amy Leach, owner; Amy Leach, rider; Rantares, sire; Felicitous, dam; Cheryl Kellerman, breeder ...............................................................66.047% 19. COEUR DE VIE (Oldenburg), Hilari Fleming, owner; Kathi Haworth & Hilari Fleming, riders; Coeur D’Amour, sire; Viva, dam; Becky Duckels, breeder ........66.023% 20. TITUS DG (Dutch Warmblood), DG Bar Ranch Inc., owner; Chelsey Sibley, rider; Jazz, sire; Colimbria, dam; DG Bar Ranch Inc., breeder ............................................. 65.712%

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ne of two 2010 Horse of the Year “three-peats” (the other, GP Raymeister, is profiled on page 72), Warsteiner topped the First Level rankings in 2008 and Tird Level in 2009. in 2010, his standout achievement with owner/rider/“S” judge Heather Mason was the Fourth Level championship at Dressage at Devon (PA), which also earned him the Sebastian trophy for the highest Dutch Warmblood score and the AtA Fourth Level High Score trophy. Mason, who typically skips the Florida circuit and gives her horses a winter break from showing, had started 2010 thinking Warsteiner “was going to be a little green at Fourth Level. But he settled into the tests very quickly and was very solid. i don’t think he had any bad tests; he was very consistent through the year. toward the end of the season, i even did two Prix St. Georges tests with him, which also were very solid.” “Devon was definitely the standout” for the year, Mason says. “Going in, i was a little concerned that he was going to be a bit overwhelmed, but he settled in perfectly. He won the three tests we did, including getting over 73 percent in the first one. He was really solid through all three, and the international judges loved him just as much as all the smaller judges do. Tat was very important; i wanted the ‘big’ judges to see him.” At press time, Warsteiner’s 2011 plans were “still kind of up in the air.” Mason “will definitely show him at Prix St. Georges and intermediate i at the smaller shows; maybe we’ll hit a CDi in the fall.” She might also aim for the Developing Horse Championships. “Tis past year, i felt he was just a little too green. But next year, if i have the finances


Horse of the Year Prix St. Georges

Weltino’s Magic 2002 bay 17.3-hand Westfalen gelding

Sire: Weltino Dam: Diva

Owner: Dr. Jen Hlavacek Las Vegas, Nevada Rider: Steffen Peters San Diego, California Breeder: Willi Holter

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Hlavacek says, adding, “What other pro would do that? it says a lot about her.” Steffen was “a little worried at first” about Magic’s being “a horse with very strong opinions. Tere were a few days when we tried to make the pirouettes a little bit smaller and he said, ‘nope, that’s way too much work.’ i accepted that, believing ‘He will tell us when he’s ready’”—and knowing that “at the Prix St. Georges and i-i levels, the horses that are most competitive are very big movers. For this level, he is definitely the right kind of horse.” At the pair’s first show together, in January 2010, “Tey did extremely well, scoring above 80 percent at Prix St. Georges,” Hlavacek says. “it made all the european news: ‘Here’s Steffen on a new horse.’” Since then, Magic has continued to score well, but there’s no hurry to move up the levels. team Magic’s current focus is the Pan Am Games. Another benefit to going slowly: “His cooperation is much better. to me, it always had to do with him being defensive, not because he didn’t want to do something but because he didn’t know how,” Steffen says. At press time, Hlavacek was anticipating that Magic “will compete in Termal [CA] in January and February; March is Dressage Affaire; and April is the Del Mar national. Ten we hope to go to the championships [at Gladstone, nJ]”— and, ideally, to Guadalajara, Mexico, in october for the Pan Ams. “Tere will be some very talented horses trying out. Whoever goes, it’s going to be a great team. We’d love to be among them; if not, we’ll be cheering.” —D. J. Carey

prix st. georges results

Winner’s median score: 73.947%; number qualified: 341

1. WELTINO’S MAGIC (Westfalen), Jen Hlavacek, owner; Steffen Peters, rider ...............73.947% 2. WHIDBEY (Hanoverian), Peggy Thomas, owner; Adrienne Lyle, rider; Waikiki, sire; West Virginia, dam; Heinrich Bohm, breeder .......................................72.763% 3. PARAGON (Danish Warmblood), Heather Blitz, owner; Heather Blitz, rider; Blue Hors Don Schufro, sire; Pari Lord, dam; Heather Blitz, breeder ......................... 71.921% 4. CIPRIANI (Westfalen), A. Whit Watkins, owner; A. Whit Watkins, rider; Casparino, sire; Roxana, dam; Gerland Hermann, breeder ........................................70.789% 4. RIGO (Hanoverian), Tonya Rowe, owner; Shawna Harding, rider; Rotspon, sire; Winnipeg, dam; Henrich Martfeld, breeder ...............................................................70.789% 6. OLYMPIA (Dutch Warmblood), Lori Washton, owner; Cesar Parra, rider; Jazz, sire; Zeester, dam; A. van de Scheer, breeder .....................................................70.369% 7. AMADEUS (Holsteiner), Barry Brobst, owner; Suzanne Van Cuyk, rider; Aljano, sire; Brigida, dam; Hans-Otto Buttmann, breeder ........................................69.869% 8. FAREWELL IV (Westfalen), Marco Bernal, owner; Marco Bernal, rider; Fidermark, sire; Riga, dam; Alfons Baumann, breeder ..............................................69.825% 9. TOSCANO (Dutch Warmblood), Kristin Cooper, owner; Yvonne & Kassandra Barteau, riders; Jazz, sire; Original, dam .................................................69.685%

10. CACIQUE (Holsteiner), Alice Womble, owner; Sabine Schut-Kery, rider; Cambridge, sire; Kalanda II, dam; Wah’ Kon-Tah Sporthorse, breeder .......................69.592% 11. SONNENSTERN (Oldenburg), Eliane Cordia van Reesema & Patterson Farms Inc., owners; Ashley Holzer, rider ....................................................69.518% 12. ROYAL DIAMANT (Oldenburg), Elizabeth Campbell, owner; Elizabeth Campbell, rider; Rohdiamant, sire; Donna, dam; Ludger Wehry, breeder ...69.342% 12. ROHMERO (Hanoverian), Deborah Voigt, owner; Petra Warlimont, rider; Romancero H, sire; Waldina, dam; Henning Klatte, breeder ......................................69.342% 14. DON BAILEY (Oldenburg), Elizabeth Juliano, owner; George Williams, rider ............69.123% 15. HIGH FIELDS’ CASIMIROV (Westfalen), Paula Runnells, owner; Lauren Sammis, rider; Casaretto, sire; Ehrengabe, dam; Annette Schulte Altenroxel, breeder .......................68.947% 16. VOLTURNUS (Dutch Warmblood), Jennifer Brinkley, owner; Jules Nyssen, rider ....... 68.684% 16. TELSTAR (Dutch Warmblood), Caroline Cheret, owner; Stephane Cheret, rider ......... 68.684% 18. BIG TYME (Belgian Warmblood), Marisa Festerling, owner; Marisa Festerling, rider 68.640% 19. SANTE’ (Dutch Warmblood), Barbara Westerlund, owner; Michael Poulin, rider .......68.421% 19. ROCK STAR (Oldenburg), Denise Cole, owner; Denise Cole, rider; Rubinstein I, sire; Lorance, dam; Inke Nolte, breeder ............................................................................68.421%

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en Hlavacek took up dressage in 1990 while pursuing her PhD in sociology at the University of Colorado in Boulder. Te longtime Western rider “felt i was finally in a position to buy a horse, and i was lucky enough that my first trainer was Yvonne Coleman-Larsen” (now a USDF-certified instructor in Region 8). Hlavacek “started with a very inexpensive Arabian and kept trading up. i wasn’t a great rider, but i loved the sport. And Bruce, my husband, loves sports of any kind, so he immediately got into it.” A few years ago, back problems halted Hlavacek’s riding career. But she still loved dressage, “so we decided to make the transition to owners.” Tey looked for a professional with the savvy to identify and develop an internationalquality prospect, and chose Steffen and Shannon Peters. Steffen had already begun the search when Weltino’s Magic came to Shannon (who her husband says “rides young horses much better than i do”) to train. Hlavacek remembers, “Shannon contacted me and said, ‘i know you’re looking with Steffen, but this is a great horse. i think he’s got international potential.” Te Hlavaceks bought him. “Magic” had never competed, so Shannon started him out at First Level, doing well enough to go to the 2008 SixYear-old Young Horse Championship, where he placed second. Afterward, because Magic had grown so much and accomplished so much in one year, owners and trainer agreed on giving him a year off to “just be a horse.” in August 2009, Shannon judged him ready to come back—and “also made the decision that Steffen would be the best rider for him,”


Horse of the Year Intermediate I

Cacique 1999 bay 16.2-hand Holsteiner stallion

Sire: Cambridge Dam: Kalanda II

Owner: Alice Womble Hempstead, Texas Rider: Sabine Schut-Kery Tousand Oaks, California Breeder: Wah’Kon-Tah Sporthorse

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nevertheless, Cacique is “challenging; he knows what i don’t like, and it feels as if he enjoys taking me there,” says Schut-Kery. one strategy that’s helped: letting him jump before shows, which seems to make him “more mellow” and willing to listen. Te stallion “has methodically worked his way through the ranks,” Heitmann says. “Tere hasn’t been any backsliding; he’s never hit a wall or refused to go on.” in 2009, the horse was the Great American/USDF Region 7 Prix St. Georges open champion and captured the California Dressage Society’s PSG title as well. For 2011, Womble wants Schut-Kery to continue to “enjoy the ride and feel she’s accomplishing things, and i want the horse to feel powerful and confident in her aids. i see improvement in the aids and his confidence every time.” Te trainer herself, who became a US citizen in 2008, hopes to qualify Cacique for this year’s US equestrian Federation Dressage Festival of Champions in Gladstone, nJ; they qualified in 2010, but Cacique injured himself the night before their scheduled departure. Beyond that, she may “look into the i-ii and Grand Prix work. But that would definitely be more pressure, so i’d want to see how he handles it.” Breeding isn’t a major focus yet, but Cacique has “produced beautiful babies,” Womble says. “Tey’re First Premiums, and they come out looking like him.” Despite former owner ed Wallace’s occasional teasing that “You took my horse!”, she’s “really grateful he sold the horse to me.” —D. J. Carey

intermediate i results

Winner’s median score: 71.579%; number qualified: 223

1. CACIQUE (Holsteiner), Alice Womble, owner; Sabine Schut-Kery, rider; Cambridge, sire; Kalanda II, dam; Wah’ Kon-Tah Sporthorse, breeder ....................... 71.579% 2. GP RAYMEISTER (Holsteiner), Ginna Frantz, owner; Yvonne & Kassandra Barteau, riders; Rantares, sire; Miss Nickel Annie, dam; Kenneth Borden, breeder ............................. 71.316% 3. OLYMPIA (Dutch Warmblood), Lori Washton, owner; Cesar Parra, rider; Jazz, sire; Zeester, dam; A. van de Scheer, breeder ..................................................................... 71.158% 4. EBIKUR (Oldenburg), Patricia Gillian, owner; Nichole Smith, rider; Epikur, sire; Rollette, dam; Ernst Meier, breeder ...........................................................................70.526% 5. CIPRIANI (Westfalen), A. Whit Watkins, owner; A. Whit Watkins, rider; Casparino, sire; Roxana, dam; Gerland Hermann, breeder ........................................69.737% 6. DONATES (Oldenburg), Melanie Pai, owner; Lynda Alicki, rider; Diamond Hit, sire; Grazienna, dam; Gerd Berges, breeder ......................................................................69.649% 7. ICE CUP (Danish Warmblood), Arlene Page, owner; Arlene Page, rider .....................69.562% 8. TOSCANO (Dutch Warmblood), Kristin Cooper, owner; Yvonne & Kassandra Barteau, riders; Jazz, sire; Original, dam .................................................69.474%

8. ACAJOU (Westfalen), Glen Lajeski, owner; Maria Lind-Dickerson, rider; Aquilino, sire; Goiland, dam; Eduard Neuhaus, breeder .................................................................69.474% 8. ROSEVELT (Hanoverian), Claudine Kundrun, owner; Allison Brock, rider; Rotspon, sire; Lore, dam; Henry Peters, breeder ........................................................69.474% 8. BELLADIVA (Lipizzan), Tracie Wang, owner; Kristina Wang, rider; Conversano III Prima Donna, sire; Brenna, dam; Tempel Lipizzan Corporation, breeder .......................................................................69.474% 12. GENUINE GEM (Hanoverian), Jennifer Knight, owner; Cyndi Jackson, rider; Gold Luck, sire; Armandy, dam; Rhonda Hermanek, breeder .....................................69.342% 13. WHIDBEY (Hanoverian), Peggy Thomas, owner; Adrienne Lyle, rider; Waikiki, sire; West Virginia, dam; Heinrich Bohm, breeder .......................................69.299% 14. BIG TYME (Belgian Warmblood), Marisa Festerling, owner; Marisa Festerling, rider .............................................................................................69.298% 14. RANKO (German Warmblood), Tami Batts & Victoria Neave, owners; Tami Batts, rider; Rajko, sire; Odette W, dam; Wilhelm Johan Hopman, breeder ......69.298%

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eterinarian Mike Heitmann was examining a mare at his clinic with her foal, Cacique—“as cute a baby as you’ve ever seen”—when his wife, Alice Womble, came in, saw the foal, and fell in love. Heitmann discouraged her from asking owner/breeder ed Wallace to sell her the baby, who’d been imported in utero from Germany. But after her own stallion died some months later, Womble again thought of Cacique. And somehow, Heitmann says, “she convinced ed he needed to sell us the horse.” Looking back, the vet is glad she did. “i deal with horses on a daily basis, and i see very few that impress me as being smart and knowing what they want me to make them do.” Cacique did; since then, “he’s spent as much time training us as we’ve spent training him.” For the youngster’s education, the owners started with a couple of local barns, but Heitmann “never felt like we were getting where we needed to be.” eventually Womble decided to ask California-based Sabine Schut-Kery, whom they knew from her years training in texas, to take on the now six-year-old. Schut-Kery visited, rode him, and agreed to a three-month trial to “see how he responds to me.” Five years later, he’s still there. Cacique, Womble says, “is charming, and he has a strong will. You have to be a great rider to capture his talent because he will outsmart you. Sabine doesn’t so much ‘control’ him; she works through his personality. it’s kind of like when your husband thinks that some great idea is his idea and really it’s yours. She’s got a great way with stallions; she gets them thinking, ‘Hey, that’s what i wanted to do!’”


Horse of the Year Intermediate II

GP Raymeister 1999 bay 16-hand Holsteiner stallion Sire: Rantares; Dam: Miss Nickel Annie Owner: Ginna Frantz, Chicago, Illinois Rider: Yvonne Barteau, Maple Park, Illinois

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i would pick up on. And because he’s a stallion, he wasn’t super-happy having all this new structure.” But that passed. now, Barteau says, “he is a worker, and he likes it.” in return, she’s “careful to visit his stall two or three times a day; he’s happy to see me, and i always have treats. And i make a lot of deals with him—like ‘if you work super-hard, you get to go out and roll around and get filthy.’” With horses, “you have to have a partnership; you have to make them yours, and they have to think they’re yours. i think Ray now thinks he’s mine again.” Te fruits of that partnership include placing third in the 2010 i-i championships at Gladstone, nJ. Barteau moved Ray up to i-ii afterward, and at the Region 2 championships he won “the i-i and the i-ii and the i-i Freestyle—a nice hat trick. And i think he’s going to be a really good Grand Prix horse.” For 2011, Frantz says, Ray “will go to Florida for CDi shows (we have few in Region 2), hoping to qualify for Gladstone. Ten back up here and just hard work throughout the winter” toward the goal of a Grand Prix debut. Frantz sums up: “i’m a businesswoman, not a horse trainer. i take responsibility, but i don’t interfere. i have absolute trust in Yvonne and [husband] Kim Barteau—their integrity, their recommendations, their training program. And because of that, we have success.” —D. J. Carey

intermediate ii results

Winner’s median score: 69.737%; number qualified:

1. GP RAYMEISTER (Holsteiner), Ginna Frantz, owner; Yvonne Barteau, rider; Rantares, sire; Miss Nickel Annie, dam; Kenneth Borden, breeder .............................69.737% 2. BREANNA (Hanoverian), David Wightman, Kathleen Raine & Jennifer Mason, owners; Kathleen Raine, rider; Brentano II, sire; World Queen, dam; Walter Rauen, breeder .69.079% 3. SANDRINA (Oldenburg), Ann Romney, owner; Jan Ebeling, rider; Sandro Hit, sire; Stutbuch, dam; Bernhard Seelhorst, breeder .............................................................68.421% 4. TEUTOBOD (Dutch Warmblood), Carlene Blunt, owner; Jan Brons, rider; Lord Sinclair, sire; Touch of Class, dam; Jordens Hippo BV, breeder ...........................67.237% 5. GRANDIOSO (Westfalen), Sarah & Michael Davis, owners; Cesar Parra, rider; Grosso Z, sire; Popocatepetal, dam; Willi Hillebrecht, breeder ..................................67.106% 6. ALINA (Danish Warmblood), Arlene Page, owner; Arlene Page, rider ........................66.842% 7. PIP (Hanoverian), Barrie Anderson, owner; Amanda Johnson, rider; Pik Solo, sire; Deja Vu, dam; Barrie Anderson, breeder ..............................................65.789% 7. RAMSGATE D (Dutch Warmblood), Sharolyn Naftel, owner; Nicholia Zamora, rider; Monaco, sire; Emma, dam; Dingemans Horses, breeder ............................................65.789%

9. RAKKER (Dutch Warmblood), Judith Kelly, owner; Judith Kelly, rider; Gribaldi, sire; Barones, dam; H. Rongen, breeder ............................................................................65.263% 10. INCOGNITO (East German Warmblood), Shelley Welch, owner; Tom Noone, rider ....... 65.132% 11. SYNCRO (Trakehner), Laura Noyes, owner; Laura Noyes, rider; Enrico Caruso, sire; Sonset, dam; Perlebach Trakehners, breeder ............................................................ 65.000% 11. DONARWEISS GGF (Hanoverian), Rachel Ehrlich, owner; Christopher Hickey, rider; De Niro, sire; Highlight, dam; Rachel Ehrlich, breeder ............................................. 65.000% 13. EMPEROR (Trakehner), Tracy Durham, owner; Tracy Durham, rider; Unkenruf, sire; Estelle, dam; Tylord Farm, breeder ............................................................................64.803% 14. DIAMETER (Danish Warmblood), Melissa Hogan, owner; Melissa Hogan, rider; Diamant, sire; Tasja, dam; Anne Larsen, breeder .......................................................64.474% 14. ROCKETTE (Dutch Warmblood), Sandra Harper, owner; Sandra Harper, rider; Ferro, sire; Alona, dam; DG Bar Ranch Inc., breeder .................................................64.474%

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ot only is Ginna Frantz’s stallion GP Raymeister “three-peating” as an Adequan/USDF Horse of the Year (he won at training Level in ’06 and Prix St. Georges in ’09); Frantz herself is four-peating as US equestrian Federation owner of the Year in dressage. (“We must be doing something right,” she says.) “Ray” and rider Kassandra Barteau wound up 2009 by traveling to Germany, representing the US in the Fei World Cup Dressage Final for Young Riders. Te pair’s secondplace finish in the “B” final was a great cap to Barteau’s young-rider career and “a big eye-opener for her, seeing the quality of riding and horses there,” says Yvonne Barteau, Kassie’s mom and trainer. Back home, Frantz and the Barteaus agreed that it was time to focus Ray’s training toward Grand Prix. Yvonne Barteau had ridden him through training Level, then turned him over to Kassie for three years as a YR mount. But getting any horse, and especially a stallion, to Grand Prix can be “tricky,” Yvonne says, so mother and daughter switched mounts. Te transition was “a little tough for Ray at first,” Frantz says. “His macho ego was a bit bruised. Kassie adored him, and they got along beautifully. With Yvonne, it was ‘down to business; no more Mister Beautiful.’” Barteau agrees that “it was easier for Ray to make Kassie happy than to make me happy; some things he might have gotten away with before,


Horse of the Year Grand Prix

Ravel 1998 bay 16.3-hand Dutch Warmblood gelding

Sire: Contango Dam: Hautain

Owner: Akiko Yamazaki Woodside, California Rider: Steen Peters San Diego, California Breeder: H. DeMan

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information “was extremely useful,” especially for “redoing the freestyle a little bit.” Ravel’s WeG freestyle, designed by terry Ciotti Gallo, was “definitely the most difficult freestyle i’ve ever ridden,” Peters says. “Tere was simply no room for error. if you were just a little bit behind the music, or a little bit ahead, it would be ridiculous. We wanted to make sure that each and every transition was very obvious: absolutely no doubt when i go into the piaffe, when i come out of the piaffe, when we start the canter pirouettes, when we stop the changes, and so on.” What’s more, Peters had dedicated his freestyle ride to 2008 olympic teammate Courtney Dye, who’s now recovering from a major head injury—and had committed himself to wearing protective headgear in the honor round. “So we had to win a medal!” he says. Tey did, with a score just 0.35 percent below that of silver medalists Laura Bechtolsheimer and Mistral Hojris. And Peters thinks there’s room to go higher. “Looking back, there have been a few Grands Prix and a few Grand Prix Specials where i’m not sure that both Ravel and i could do it a whole lot better. But i never so far have ridden a freestyle where i say, ‘oK, now we’ve really mastered it.’ i think the choreography is there, the music is there, but i still can ride it a little bit better. So that’s on the agenda” as they aim toward the 2012 London olympics. Reflecting on her horse’s extraordinary year, Yamazaki says, “My admiration of Steffen has grown even more. Te pressure on him was really big, and he came through.” Peters, in his turn, says, “i consider myself lucky to ride a horse like Ravel, and also to work for and with owners like Akiko and Jerry [husband Jerry Yang]—because without them there wouldn’t be a Ravel.” —D. J. Carey

grand prix results

Winner’s median score: 78.542%; number qualified: 122

1. RAVEL (Dutch Warmblood), Akiko Yamazaki, owner; Steffen Peters, rider; Contango, sire; Hautain, dam; H. De Man, breeder ....................................................78.542% 2. POP ART (Dutch Warmblood), Ashley Holzer, owner; Ashley Holzer, rider .................72.149% 3. CALECTO (Danish Warmblood), Tina Konyot & John Brialsen, owners; Tina Konyot, rider .....................................................................................................70.596% 4. ROBIN HOOD (Dutch Warmblood), The Minnesota Group LLC, owner; Susan Blinks, rider; Jazz, sire; Lionne, dam; T. van de Berg, breeder .........................69.429% 5. ALAZAN (Swedish Warmblood), Anne Gribbons, owner; Anne Gribbons, rider; Midt-West Ibi-Light, sire; Gardenia II, dam; Jorgen Karlsson, breeder ......................68.795% 6. LUCKY TIGER (Danish Warmblood), Pierre St Jacques, owner; Pierre St Jacques, rider; Lucky Light, sire; Teike, dam; Jens Peter Aggessen, breeder ....................................... 68.511% 7. RAFALCA (Oldenburg), Amy Ebeling & Ann Romney, owners; Jan Ebeling, rider; Argentinus, sire; Ratine, dam; Erwin Risch, breeder ................................................. 68.490%

8. LEONBERG (Zweibrucker), Horses Unlimited Inc, owner; Mikala Gundersen, rider ......68.192% 9. WIZARD (Oldenburg), Peggy Thomas, owner; Adrienne Lyle, rider; Weltmeyer, sire; Pica, dam; Hana Lind, breeder ................................................................................. 68.000% 10. FANDANGO (Oldenburg), Marie Meyers, owner; Marie Meyers, rider .........................67.872% 10. OTTO (Danish Warmblood), Cherry Knoll Farm Inc., owner; Todd Flettrich, rider; Rambo, sire; Jubel, dam; Mette Olesen, breeder ........................................................67.872% 12. ORION (Dutch Warmblood), Eckstein Farm LLC, owner; Elizabeth Ball, rider; Flemmingh, sire; Odelfri, dam; O. Anema, breeder ....................................................67.766% 13. BEEMER (Oldenburg), Global Dressage Sales LLC, owner; Lars Petersen, rider; Laudatio, sire; All Day Long, dam; Gestuet Lewitz, breeder ....................................... 67.617% 14. COME ON III (Danish Warmblood), Shawna Harding, owner; Shawna Harding, rider; Come Back II, sire; Canna, dam; M. & B. Klove-Mogensen, breeders ..........................67.319% 15. TIP TOP (Swedish Warmblood), Leslie Morse, owner; Leslie Morse, rider ...................67.192%

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fter being the first US horse and rider ever to win all three Grand Prix classes at Germany’s legendary CDi Aachen, what do you do for an encore? How about earning the US its first-ever individual dressage world championship medal? Tat’s what Ravel and rider Steffen Peters did (twice!), taking bronze in the Grand Prix Special and in the Freestyle at the 2010 Alltech Fei World equestrian Games in Lexington, KY. For owner Akiko Yamazaki, “to be on home turf and to see all the American flags, and to hear the roar when Ravel and Steffen came in, was just unbelievable.” Before the WeG, however, neither owner nor rider had taken success for granted. Since February 2010, Yamazaki says, Ravel “really hadn’t been in a big arena. And Steffen doesn’t have the competition opportunities the european riders have, with so many CDis that they can ride against each other week after week.” For that reason, Peters “made a point of going to europe” with USeF dressage technical advisor Anne Gribbons to “watch very closely the whole competition in Aachen” and “refresh my memory of what the european standard is all about.” Meanwhile, Yamazaki had encountered Princeton-based physicist David Stickland, who has developed a system of dressage-score statistical analysis. “Usually,” Yamazaki says, “we know where the weaknesses are, but we don’t know the importance actual marks have for the overall score. But when you start adding the coefficients and the number of times a movement is judged, where you have to improve to stay competitive becomes much clearer.” Applying Stickland’s system, Peters says, helped identify “a few things, such as the left canter pirouettes, the passage here and there, where we lost points—and even though it wasn’t a very big margin, it was very consistent throughout the shows.” Te


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Adequan/USDF DSHB Horse of the Year

Yearling Fillies

1. FIFI MLW (Hanoverian), Mary Lou Winn, owner; Fidertanz, sire; Wolkenstanza MLW, dam; Mary Lou Winn, breeder ...................................................84.250% Colts/Geldings of Current Calendar Year 2. DAWN MF (Hanoverian), Maryanna Haymon, owner; Don Principe, sire; 1. DIAMOND COURT MF (Hanoverian), Maryanna Haymon, owner; Don Principe, sire; La Dolce Vita, dam; Maryanna Haymon, breeder .......................................................83.500% Royal Gem, dam; Maryanna Haymon, breeder ..........................................................83.400% 3. HALLELUJAH HVH (Hanoverian), High Valley Hanoverians, owner; Hotline, sire; 2. SIRREAL HF (Hanoverian), Julie Haralson, owner; Sir Donnerhall, sire; Wruffian Q, dam; High Valley Hanoverians, breeder ..................................................80.300% Regal Dona, dam; Julie Haralson & Haralson Farm, breeders ....................................82.550% 4. REBELLIENNE HVH (Hanoverian), High Valley Hanoverians, owner; Rotspon, sire; 3. ROTENDRO II (Oldenburg), Kenneth Borden, owner; Rashka, sire; Contendra, dam; Whitney BH, dam; High Valley Hanoverians, breeder ................................................80.200% Kenneth Borden & Little Bit Farm Inc., breeders .......................................................79.400% 5. BELLATESSE HTF (Hanoverian), Kris Schuler, owner; Bugatti Hilltop, sire; 4. FINDOCTRO HF (Dutch Warmblood), Julie Haralson, owner; Indoctro, sire; Comtesse, dam; Jane MacElree, breeder .....................................................................79.400% Zangria HF, dam; Julie Haralson, breeder ..................................................................78.900% 5. DENEB HHF (Hanoverian), Christine Kropf, owner ....................................................78.700%

Fillies of Current Calendar Year 1. FLORENTINA HF (Dutch Warmblood), Julie Haralson, owner; UB 40, sire; Resina, dam; Julie Haralson, breeder ......................................................................... 81.875% 2. QUINTESSA MF (Hanoverian), Maryanna Haymon, owner; Quaterback, sire; Rising Star MF, dam; Maryanna Haymon, breeder ..................................................... 81.200% 3. LORETTA LYNN (Oldenburg), Carol DiMaggio, Jens Richter, owner; Florencio , sire; Leandra, dam; Carol DiMaggio, breeder ....................................................................80.000% 4. DEANNA SF (Hanoverian), Sally Fish, owner; Dacaprio, sire; Harmonie B, dam; Sally Fish, breeder ....................................................................................................78.550% 5. ABDULENA (Trakehner), Donna Baker, owner; Tribute, sire; American Beauty, dam; Donna Baker, breeder ...............................................................................................78.350%

Yearling Colts/Geldings

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1. WUNDERBOY MLW (Hanoverian), Mary Lou Winn, owner; Wamberto, sire; Wintermaske, dam; Mary Lou Winn, breeder .............................................................81.150% 2. SUNDAR LIND (Hanoverian), Jennifer Lind, owner; Stedinger, sire; Her Highness, dam; Jennifer Lind, breeder ...............................................................................................79.300% 3. SERTAINLY (Hanoverian), Meredith Maye, owner; Sir Donnerhall, sire; Antigone, dam; Meredith Maye, breeder .............................................................................................78.600% 4. SANDARACH (Oldenburg), Anita Nardine, owner; Sandro Hit, sire; Floradonna, dam; Anita Nardine, breeder .............................................................................................. 78.100% 5. SEQUEL HF (Hanoverian), Rimma Paul, owner; Sinatra Song, sire; EM Regal Donna, dam; Julie Haralson, breeder .........................................................77.600%

WUNDERBOY MLW (Hanoverian), Wamberto x Wintermaske; owner Mary Lou Winn (FL), handler Andrea Hayden (FL)—DSHB Yearling Colts/Geldings

Two-Year-Old Colts/Geldings 1. DELACROIX MF (Hanoverian), Maryanna Haymon, owner; Don Principe, sire; Stellar Hit MF, dam; Maryanna Haymon, breeder ......................................................80.600% 2. DOLCE S (Dutch Warmblood), Sonnenberg Farm LLC, owner; Quaterback, sire; Olivia, dam; Lana Sneddon, breeder ..........................................................................80.000% 3. DARTANGION (Dutch Warmblood), Ellen Kvinta-Palmisano, owner; Sir Sinclair, sire; Lana, dam; Christine Snyder, breeder ..............................................79.700% 3. FORTISSIMO B (Hanoverian), Camilla Van Liew, owner; Fabuleux, sire; Roma I, dam; Barbara Schmidt & Frederick Abblett, breeders .........................................................79.700% 5. SHOWDOWN (Zweibrucker), Debi Frisina, owner; Stedinger, sire; Weltskandal, dam; Marion Dresel-O’Connor, breeder ..............................................................................79.400%

Two-Year-Old Fillies 1. DIMORA S (Dutch Warmblood), Sonnenberg Farm LLC, owner; Sir Donnerhall, sire; Tamora, dam; Lana Sneddon, breeder .......................................................................84.200% 2. LIMELIGHT AF (Hanoverian), Christopher Grosso, owner; Londontime, sire; Wave Dance, dam; Fiddelke Dietrich, breeder ...........................................................80.000% 3. RALESKA (Hanoverian), Kendra Hansis, owner; Rascalino, sire; SPS Waleska, dam; Linda Woltz, breeder .................................................................................................79.700% 4. PIK C (Oldenburg), Amy Ganci & Lisa Blackmon, owners; Prestige, sire; Pik’s Hit, dam; J. Wiersma, breeder ..........................................................................79.200% 5. SHUTTERFLY’S BUZZ (Oldenburg), Silene White, owner; Sire Shutterfly, sire; Galina, dam; Ulrike Geuenich, breeder ......................................................................78.600%

FIFI MLW (Hanoverian), Fidertanz x Wolkenstanza MLW; owner Mary Lou Winn (FL), handler Andrea Hayden (FL)—DSHB Yearling Fillies

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Three-Year-Old Colts/Geldings 1. SAN DANTE (Hanoverian), Diane Nauman, owner; Sandro Hit, sire; Weltmeyer’s Song, dam; Diane Nauman, breeder ......................................................80.200% 2. WILDLY ROMANTIC (Zweibrucker), Donna Jackson, owner; Wolkenzauber, sire; D’Romantica, dam; Marion Dresel-O`Connor, breeder ..............................................79.700% 2. RAISIN’ MONEY (Oldenburg), Kenneth Borden & Little Bit Farm Inc., owners; GP Raymeister, sire; Only Money Honey, dam; Kenneth Borden, breeder ....................79.700% 4. FUERTE VENTURA (Oldenburg), Anita Nardine, owner; Ferro, sire; Risiko, dam; Anita Nardine, breeder .............................................................................................. 77.100% 5. PSALMODY (Trakehner), Carol Poulin-Taylor, owner; Tradition, sire; Pscilla, dam; Carol Poulin-Taylor, breeder ...................................................................................... 76.100%

3. SAN DANTE (Hanoverian), Diane Nauman, owner; Tenley Haaby, rider; Sandro Hit, sire; Weltmeyer’s Song, dam; Diane Nauman, breeder ...........................78.500% 4. WILDLY ROMANTIC (Zweibrucker), Donna Jackson, owner; Jessica Wisdom, rider; Wolkenzauber, sire; D’Romantica, dam; Marion Dresel-O`Connor, breeder ..............78.300% 5. CHANCELLOR WAS (Holsteiner), Erika-West Danque, owner; Erika-West Danque, rider .......................................................................................... 77.700%

Three-Year-Old Fillies

1. CADENCE (Dutch Warmblood), Pineland Farms Inc., owner; Carissa Lizotte, rider; Idocus, sire; Vera, dam; Pineland Farms Inc., breeder ...............................................83.500% 2. RIO RIMA (Zweibrucker), Marion Dresel-O`Connor, owner; Marion Dresel-O`Connor & Jessica Wisdom, riders; Radikal, sire; Hochkarat, dam; Marion Dresel-O`Connor, breeder ............................................................................78.600% Three-Year-Old Fillies 3. RAJANI (Zweibrucker), Jodie Cressman, owner; Jodie Cressman, rider; Radikal, sire; 1. DONNA HALL MF (Hanoverian), Valerie Cutrer, owner; Don Principe, sire; Fabiola, dam; Marion Dresel-O`Connor, breeder ......................................................78.500% Ultrarubin, dam; Maryanna Haymon, breeder ...........................................................80.900% 4. RADIANCE (Hanoverian), High Valley Hanoverians, owner; Julie Cochran, rider; 2. ROYAL HIGHNESS (Hanoverian), Kaye Triplett, owner; Royal Prince, sire; Rotspon, sire; Whitney BH, dam; High Valley Hanoverians, breeder ..........................77.500% Gallatae, dam; Kaye Triplett, breeder ........................................................................80.800% 5. DEMI TASSE HF (Hanoverian), Julie Haralson, owner; Jessica Barnes, rider; 3. RADIANCE (Hanoverian), High Valley Hanoverians, owner; Rotspon, sire; De Laurentis, sire; Regal Dona, dam; Julie Haralson, breeder ....................................77.000% Whitney BH, dam; High Valley Hanoverians, breeder ................................................79.550% Four-and Five-Year-Old Stallions/Geldings 4. PERFECT WALKING MOMENT (American Warmblood), Laura Gravatt, owner; Walkabout, sire; Revealing moment, dam; Laura Gravatt, breeder ........................... 79.100% 1. BAD BOY (Dutch Warmblood), Dantia Benson, owner; Dantia Benson, rider; Olivi, sire; Lotte, dam; M. Tijssen, breeder .................................................................84.000% 5. RIO RIMA (Zweibrucker), Marion Dresel-O`Connor, owner; Radikal, sire; Hochkarat, dam; Marion Dresel-O`Connor, breeder .................................................78.900% 2. BECKET (Dutch Warmblood), Paige Walker, owner; Brendan Curtis, rider; Royal Prince, sire; Silena, dam; James Snapp, breeder ...............................................80.300% 3. GRAN CASSO (Belgian Warmblood), Jenna Stern, owner; Jenna Stern, rider; Four-Year-Old and Older Stallions Fal Turro, sire; Upper Register, dam; Clyde Smith, breeder ........................................79.900% 1. RASHKA (Oldenburg), Kenneth Borden, owner; GP Raymeister, sire; Tashka, dam; 4. DE FEINER STAR (Oldenburg), Melinda Brown & Greg Strait, owners; Kenneth Borden, breeder ........................................................................................... 83.725% Christopher Schruefer, rider; De Laurentis, sire; Feiner Dance, dam; 2. DE FEINER STAR (Oldenburg), Melinda Brown & Greg Strait, owners; Elizabeth Dorsett, breeder .........................................................................................77.900% De Laurentis, sire; Feiner Dance, dam; Elizabeth Dorsett, breeder ............................. 83.100% 5. FLAMBOYANT KH (Hanoverian), Eileen Beckman, owner; Jennifer Grant & 3. GP RAYMEISTER (Holsteiner), Ginna Frantz, owner; Rantares, sire; Eileen Beckman, riders; Florencio, sire; Diva, dam; Miss Nickel Annie, dam; Kenneth Borden, breeder .....................................................81.800% Kareen Heineking-Schuette, breeder ..........................................................................77.800% 4. DREAMMASTER (Hanoverian), Jill Giese, owner; Dimaggio, sire; Daisy Dee Elite, dam; Dreamcatcher Meadows, breeder ............................................................................... 79.363% Four-and Five-Year-Old Mares 1. ANA ISABELLAH (Hanoverian), Janice Graham Marquardt, owner; Lindsay Myers & 5. VERSACHE (Dutch Warmblood), Laurie McLaughlin, owner; Ferro, sire; Olivia, dam; Erika-West Danque, riders; Autocrat, sire; Indullah, dam; Sherry White, breeder .....83.000% Lana Sneddon, breeder .............................................................................................. 78.100% 2. RIO RIO (Zweibrucker), Lawrence Thibodeau, owner; Jessica Wisdom, rider; Radikal, sire; Hochkarat, dam; Marion Dresel-O`Connor, breeder ............................81.800% Four-Year-Old and Older Broodmares 3. VERB PR ST FARALLON (Westfalen), Melissa Mulchahey, owner; Gina Duran, rider; 1. O SO FRIENDLY (Oldenburg), Kenneth Borden, owner; Opus, sire; Van the Man, sire; Shakira, dam; Maria U.Heinz Konemann, breeder .........................81.000% Friendly Furiosa, dam; Kenneth Borden, breeder .......................................................80.350% 4. LUCETTE (Hanoverian), Jo Ann Thomas, owner; Ericka Reinig, rider; 2. CONTENDRA (Oldenburg), Kenneth Borden, owner; Contendro I, sire; Liberty Gold, sire; Aluette, dam; Jo Ann Thomas, breeder ..........................................79.600% O Pretty Lady, dam; Kenneth Borden, breeder ...........................................................80.000% 5. ROHANNAH (Hanoverian), Marefield Meadows Inc., owner; Erin Sweeney, rider; 3. RHAPSODY GGF (Hanoverian), Rachel Ehrlich, owner; Rascalino, sire; Rienzi, sire; Daalny, dam; Marefield Meadows Inc., breeder .......................................78.500% Wesermelodie, dam; Rachel Ehrlich, breeder .............................................................78.850% 4. SPS WALKEURE (Hanoverian), Rachel Ehrlich, owner; Wolkenstein II, sire; Adequan/USDF Dressage Breeder of the Year Cleopatra, dam; Caitlin McGough, breeder ................................................................ 77.750% 5. VALANTA (Dutch Warmblood), Kathy Hickerson, owner; Goodtimes, sire; Nalanta, dam; FA. Luimstra, breeder ........................................................................ 76.575%

Dressage Breeder of the Year

1. Kenneth Borden 2. Richard Freeman WHITE SUN (Hanoverian), Kim Lampert, owner; Weltmeyer, sire; Abendrot, dam; 3. Natalie Bryant Heinrich Mohrmann, breeder ....................................................................................85.875% 4. Oak Hill Ranch SASSAFRASS (Hanoverian), Betsy Cawley, owner .......................................................82.050% 5. Iris Aberbach RIO RIO (Zweibrucker), Lawrence Thibodeau, owner; Radikal, sire; Hochkarat, dam; Marion Dresel-O`Connor, breeder ............................................................................ 81.300% Dressage Sport Horse Breeding Breeder of the Year 1. Marion Dresel-O’Connor SOLILOQUY MLW (Hanoverian), Andrea Hayden, owner; Stedinger, sire; Wintermaske, dam; Mary Lou Winn, breeder ............................................................ 81.200% 2. Maryanna Haymon 3. Kenneth Borden SUNSHINE (Oldenburg), Katja Eilers, owner; Sorento, sire; Warkonda, dam; Pascalle Wagemans, breeder .....................................................................................80.450% 4. Julie Haralson 5. High Valley Hanoverians

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Three-Year-Old Colts/Geldings 1. RAISIN’ MONEY (Oldenburg), Kenneth Borden & Little Bit Farm Inc., owners; First Level Kenneth Borden, rider; GP Raymeister, sire; Only Money Honey, dam; 1. BELLA LUNA GP (Oldenburg), Ginna Frantz, owner; Agata Rekucka & Kassandra Kenneth Borden, breeder ...........................................................................................80.200% Barteau, riders; Lehnsritter, sire; Tini’s Avenger, dam; Melissa Murff, breeder ........... 76.146% 2. WINTER ZEST (Hanoverian), Anne McCutcheon, owner; Charles Pinneo, rider; 2. MILANO (Andalusian), Maribeth Wells, owner; Maribeth Wells, rider; Winterprinz, sire; Duette, dam; Anne McCutcheon, breeder .......................................79.200% Donavan!, sire; Maya SC, dam; Brenda Schulte, breeder .............................................74.167%

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4. LEONBERG (Zweibrucker), Horses Unlimited Inc., owner; Mikala Gundersen, rider ... 73.250% 5. RAFALCA (Oldenburg), Amy Ebeling & Ann Romney, owners; Jan Ebeling, rider; Argentinus, sire; Ratine, dam; Erwin Risch, breeder .......................................................................... 72.975% 6. COME ON III (Danish Warmblood), Shawna Harding, owner; Shawna Harding, rider; Come Back II, sire; Canna, dam; M. & B. Klove-Mogensen, breeders ......................................... 71.500%

Second Level

1. BELLA LUNA GP (Oldenburg), Ginna Frantz, owner; Agata Rekucka & Kassandra Barteau, riders; Lehnsritter, sire; Tini’s Avenger, dam; Melissa Murff, breeder ...........73.405%

1. WAGNER (Dutch Warmblood), Alma Ericson, owner; Amy Walker-Basak, rider; Krack C, sire; Iselotte, dam; Stal De Breuk, breeder ................................................... 76.875% 2. ROARK (Friesian), Kimberly Perkins & Ambassador Friesians, owners; Heather Mason, rider; FABE 348, sire; Ursl ‘FAN AUT’, dam; Kimberly Perkins, breeder ..........................................................................................74.167% 3. WOLLY (Mecklenburg), Janice Mauren, owner; Janice Mauren, rider; Weltfriede, sire; Mirijam, dam; Volker Schaefer, breeder ........................................... 73.542% 4. MSU FANFARE (Arabian), Hilary Clayton, owner; Hilary Clayton, rider; Concensus, sire; Pasketta, dam; Michigan State University, breeder ........................... 72.708% 5. SIMON SAYS (German Riding Pony), Katelyn Berube, owner; Katelyn Berube, rider ....71.875% 6. NIKKO (Swedish Warmblood), Robert Kelley, owner; Robert Kelley, rider ................... 71.250%

Third Level 1. WAGNER (Dutch Warmblood), Alma Ericson, owner; Amy Walker-Basak, rider; Krack C, sire; Iselotte, dam; Stal De Breuk, breeder ................................................... 76.875% 2. ALI BABA B (Belgian Warmblood), Audrey Narducci, owner; Susan Posner, rider; Simsalabim, sire; I’m Flo, dam; Allyn McCracken, breeder .........................................73.646% 3. REMBRANDT (Hessen), Sarah Samaan, owner; Lyndon Rife, rider; Rubinstern Noir, sire; Royality, dam; Wilfried Rudolph, breeder ................................ 73.542% 4. DOM PERIGNON (Hanoverian), Sandra Nommensen, owner; Mary Kathryn Nommensen, rider; Donnerhall, sire; Mara, dam; Petra Ghaschghaee, breeder ......................................................................................72.000% 5. LEGGENDARRE (Oldenburg), Tamera Blazin, owner; Sara Schmitt, rider; Leggiero, sire; Rittermaedel, dam; Enno Barre, breeder ............................................71.667% 6. LEXINGTON (Dutch Warmblood), Gena Burns, owner; Nicki Grandia, rider ..............70.208%

Adequan/USDF Musical Freestyle Challenge First Level

Second Level 1. ROARK (Friesian), Kimberly Perkins & Ambassador Friesians, owners; Heather Mason, rider; FABE 348, sire; Ursl ‘FAN AUT’, dam; Kimberly Perkins, breeder .......... 71.248%

Third Level 1. WAGNER (Dutch Warmblood), Alma Ericson, owner; Amy Walker-Basak, rider; Krack C, sire; Iselotte, dam; Stal De Breuk, breeder ................................................... 71.808%

Fourth Level 1. WARSTEINER (Dutch Warmblood), Heather Mason, owner; Heather Mason, rider; Riverman - ISF, sire; Welona, dam; H. Davelaar, breeder ............................................72.631%

Intermediate I 1. GP RAYMEISTER (Holsteiner), Ginna Frantz, owner; Yvonne & Kassandra Barteau, riders; Rantares, sire; Miss Nickel Annie, dam; Kenneth Borden, breeder .....72.915%

Grand Prix 1. RAVEL (Dutch Warmblood), Akiko Yamazaki, owner; Steffen Peters, rider; Contango, sire; Hautain, dam; H. De Man, breeder ....................................................79.805%

Adequan/USDF USEF Four-Year-Old

1. DG BRENDO (Dutch Warmblood), Ashlyn DeGroot & DG Bar Ranch Inc., owners; Willy Arts, rider; Florencio , sire; Sierra Siren, dam; Luke Bianco, breeder ......................... 8.3 Fourth Level 2. SOMER HIT (Hanoverian), Alice Tarjan, owner; Alice Tarjan, rider; Sandro Hit, sire; 1. CAPPUCINO (Hanoverian), Koba Skelton, owner; Emily Nielsen, rider; Certus, sire; Rhussia, dam; Maurine Swanson, breeder ...........................................................................8.1 Asseler Girl Hann, dam; Robert Eylmann, breeder .....................................................73.958% 2. SAKRAMENTER (Oldenburg), HRH Holdings Inc., owner; Richard Rockefeller-Silvia, rider ...8.1 2. WARSTEINER (Dutch Warmblood), Heather Mason, owner; Heather Mason, rider; Riverman - ISF, sire; Welona, dam; H. Davelaar, breeder ...........................................73.438% Adequan/USDF FEI Five-Year-Old 3. SOLEI (Holsteiner), Rebecca Rigdon, owner; Rebecca Rigdon, rider; Aljano, sire; Melodie I, dam; Maria Petzold, breeder ......................................................................71.875% 1. SUNTREADER (Oldenburg), Pamela Erdman, owner; Inga Janke, rider; 4. EVITA (Oldenburg), Ariel Matisse, owner; Ariel Matisse, rider .....................................71.625% Sandro Hit, sire; Rivage, dam ............................................................................................8.0 5. WANDANGO (Hanoverian), Rachel Campbell, owner; Rachel Campbell, rider; 2. WHITNEY (Hanoverian), Kathleen Oldford, owner; Karen Lipp, rider; Weltmeyer, sire; Bogenfee, dam; Heinz-G. Prietzel, breeder ...................................... 71.500% White Star, sire; Grace, dam; Katharina Bremer, breeder ................................................... 7.9 6. FALADA (Hanoverian), Rani McCulloch, owner; Michael Osinski, rider; 2. ADJE (Dutch Warmblood), DG Bar Ranch Inc., owner; Willy Arts, rider; First Gotthard, sire; Aster, dam; James Schneller, breeder ..........................................71.198% Rousseau, sire; Rodazdorijke, dam; P.W.T.J. Pansier, breeder .............................................. 7.9

Intermediate I 1. RANKO (German Warmblood), Tami Batts & Victoria Neave, owners; Tami Batts, rider; Rajko, sire; Odette W, dam; Wilhelm Johan Hopman, breeder .......76.500% 2. GP RAYMEISTER (Holsteiner), Ginna Frantz, owner; Yvonne & Kassandra Barteau, riders; Rantares, sire; Miss Nickel Annie, dam; Kenneth Borden, breeder ...............................75.313% 3. OLYMPIA (Dutch Warmblood), Lori Washton, owner; Cesar Parra, rider; Jazz, sire; Zeester, dam; A. van de Scheer, breeder .....................................................................73.500% 4. BELLADIVA (Lipizzan), Tracie Wang, owner; Kristina Wang, rider; Conversano III Prima Donna, sire; Brenna, dam; Tempel Lipizzan Corporation, breeder ................... 73.250% 5. DARIUS (Oldenburg), Alexandra Dane, owner; Jaralyn Finn, rider ............................73.000% 6. CABANA BOY (Hanoverian), Hilltop Farm Inc., owner; Christopher Hickey, rider; Contucci, sire; Britania, dam; Douglas & Shannon Langer, breeders .........................72.500%

Adequan/USDF FEI Six-Year-Old 1. SELTEN HW (Hanoverian), Cadence LLC, owner; Elizabeth Ball, rider; Sandro Hit, sire; High Princess, dam; Irene Wiederhold, breeder .................................................................. 8.6 2. ZEFIER (Dutch Warmblood), Fran Marino, owner; Alex Robertson, rider ............................ 7.9 3. DE FACTO (Oldenburg), Martha Singh, owner; Christopher Schruefer, rider; Don Rubin, sire; Fuerstenstern, dam; Berit & Jens Sager, breeders ...................................... 7.8

Adequan/USDF Adult Amateur Training Level

1. SANDRA ECKLES (CO), riding Arnoud (Dutch Warmblood); Sandra Eckles, owner; Welt Hit II, sire; R Marsiha Z, dam; G M Van Den Mersbergen, breeder ......................73.600% 2. NATALIE ROACH (CO), riding Victory (Lusitano Cross); Natalie Roach, owner ...........73.200% 1. RAVEL (Dutch Warmblood), Akiko Yamazaki, owner; Steffen Peters, rider; Contango, sire; Hautain, dam; H. De Man, breeder .................................................... 81.700% 3. DANTIA BENSON (CA), riding Bad Boy (Dutch Warmblood); Dantia Benson, owner; Olivi, sire; Lotte, dam; M. Tijssen, breeder ................................................................. 72.857% 2. POP ART (Dutch Warmblood), Ashley Holzer, owner; Ashley Holzer, rider .................76.400% 4. DENISE COLE (GA), riding Hermes (Oldenburg); Denise Cole, owner; 3. CALECTO (Danish Warmblood), Tina Konyot & John Brialsen, owners; His Highness 2, sire; Rioja, dam; Jochen Huntenburg, breeder ................................... 71.600% Tina Konyot, rider; ....................................................................................................74.625%

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3. ROMANCE GP (Swedish Warmblood), Ginna Frantz, owner; Amy Schierbeek, rider; Ravell 959, sire; Omega, dam; Virge Johansson, breeder ...........................................74.063% 4. TOANDOS MOUNTAIN MAN (Welsh Cob), Sheryl Rudolph, owner; Bernadine Diers, rider; Nesscliffe Sunrise, sire; Sydenham Morydden, dam; Marianna & Donald Avery, breeders ..........................................................................74.062% 5. RAVANNA (Oldenburg), Raehaven Farms Inc., owner; Heather Mason, rider; Revan, sire; Trottie True, dam; Heike Koepken, breeder ............................................. 73.750% 6. ZIPPITY DO DAH (Dutch Warmblood), Nancy Arend, owner; Nancy Arend, rider; Florencio, sire; Orinette Queen, dam; G. Marsman-Bonenkamp, breeder ................... 73.333%


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5. MICHELLE MOREHEAD (KY), riding Won Tinkerbelle (Hanoverian); Michelle Morehead, owner; Widmark, sire; Flying Star, dam; Meg & Ron Williams, breeders ... 71.400% 6. JENNIFER CRANDALL (CA), riding Winter Rose (Oldenburg); Jennifer Crandall, owner; Winterprinz, sire; Croix D’Or, dam; Jennifer Crandall, breeder ..................................70.600% 6. CARI SALOCH (WI), riding Poukha (Westfalen); Cari Saloch, owner; Parademarsch I, sire; Romantik, dam; Rudolf Lange, breeder ...................................70.600% 6. CHRISTEL CARLSON (WA), riding Don Diego (Danish Warmblood); Christel & Cyra Carlson, owners; Blue Hors Don Schufro, sire; Mirell Gravvaenge, dam; Lone Halkjaer, breeder .......................................................70.600% 9. KATHRYN COULSON (CO), riding Diary (Oldenburg); Kathryn Coulson, owner; Diamond Hit, sire; Samba de Brasil, dam; Lewitz Gestuet, breeder ...........................70.435% 10. BARBARA CRABBE (OR), riding Aspen (Dutch Warmblood); Barbara Crabbe, owner; Flemmingh, sire; Phoenix, dam; Diane Stack, breeder .........70.400% 10. MICHELLE GREEN (NH), riding Fhaltair (Hanoverian); Michelle Green, owner; Fabuleux, sire; Mylady, dam; Melissa Fisher, breeder .................................................70.400% 12. SANDRA PIAZZA (SC), riding Finlanndia (Trakehner); Sandra Piazza, owner; Distelzar, sire; Finity, dam; Laura Wharton, breeder ................................................. 70.357% 13. ALISON OTTER (FL), riding Leonidas Van Pelt (Canadian Warmblood); Alison Otter, owner; Mainguy Danny-Boy Harrison, sire; Yamaska Victor Contesse, dam; Frederic Benoit, breeder ...........................................70.000% 13. AMY GIMBEL (NJ), riding Addiction (Dutch Warmblood); Heather Mason, owner; Nimbus, sire; Carrera, dam; Heather Mason, breeder ................................................70.000% 15. RUTH SUNDET (SD), riding Wagnis M.D. (American Warmblood); Ruth Sundet, owner; Wagnis, sire; Macuna, dam; Ruth Sundet, breeder .................... 69.931% 16. MARNEY SPELLMAN (CA), riding Saturday’s Song (Oldenburg); Marney Spellman, owner; Sandro’s Song, sire; I’m a Doll, dam; Patricia Klaus, breeder .........69.800% 17. ROBYN DAVIS HAHN (NC), riding Brav-O (Hungarian); Robyn Davis Hahn, owner; HS Pik Brado, sire; HS Spirit, dam; Charlene Summers, breeder ................................69.200% 17. JANET STIER (CA), riding Cervaro (Holsteiner); Janet Stier, owner; Carpaccio, sire; Edeltraut, dam; Peter Knudsen, breeder ....................................................................69.200% 19. CINDY BANK (OH), riding Idlehour Mchenry (Cleveland Bay Cross); Cindy Bank, owner; Ramblers Renown, sire; Kee, dam; Marilyn Webster, breeder ...... 69.130% 20. CYNDI CRAIG (TX), riding Faxxsimile+++/ (Half-Arabian); Cyndi Craig, owner; Frohwind, sire; Flash ofan Image, dam; Candise McKay, breeder ................................69.000%

18. ROBYN DAVIS HAHN (NC), riding Brav-O (Hungarian); Robyn Davis Hahn, owner; HS Pik Brado, sire; HS Spirit, dam; Charlene Summers, breeder ................................68.472% 19. KRISTIN FEESE (NE), riding Celebrity (Welsh Pony); Sybil Greene, owner .................68.448% 20. KAREN YOUNG (NC), riding Sonnys Golden Lynx (Quarter Horse); Karen Young, owner; Sonnys Revelation, sire; Ima Fantastic Kid, dam; Barbara Cooper, breeder ................68.290%

Second Level

1. JESSICA MORGAN (CT), riding Weltdancer (Hanoverian); Jessica Morgan, owner; Weltmeyer, sire; Rohanna, dam; Mary Lou Winn, breeder ..........................................71.667% 2. MARY ALICE MALONE (PA), riding Meinse 439 (Friesian); Iron Spring Farm, Inc., owner; Heinse, sire; Femke Fan Nes, dam; J. Wal, breeder .....................................................70.117% 3. AUDREY NARDUCCI (KY), riding Ali Baba B (Belgian Warmblood); Audrey Narducci, owner; Simsalabim, sire; I’m Flo, dam; Allyn McCracken, breeder .............68.829% 4. ROBBIE RICE (TN), riding River Side Lady (Hanoverian); Robbie Rice, owner; Royal Diamond, sire; Deja Vu, dam; B.G. & Hanken Schroeder, breeders ...................68.378% 5. LINDA STALCUP (CA), riding Franz (Rhinelander); Linda Stalcup, owner; Fidermark, sire; Ravenna, dam; Wilhelm Husmann, breeder .....................................68.340% 6. KECIA STEWART (WA), riding Laudatio F (Rhinelander); Kecia Stewart, owner .........68.333% 7. ANN LIBERT (WI), riding Gusto (Westfalen); Ann Libert, owner; Guarantor, sire; Winsome, dam; Jayne Ayers, breeder ........................................................................67.996% 8. SALLY HOEDEBECKE (MD), riding Vodina (Dutch Warmblood); Sally Hoedebecke, owner; Aktion, sire; Lodina, dam; G. Toonen, breeder ...................67.650% 9. SUZIE DUSTIN (ID), riding Sandro Brasil (Oldenburg); Suzie Dustin, owner; Sandro Hit, sire; Samba de Brasil, dam; Gestuet Lewitz, breeder ............................... 67.523% 10. HILARY CLAYTON (MI), riding MSU Fanfare (Arabian); Hilary Clayton, owner; Concensus, sire; Pasketta, dam; Michigan State University, breeder ........................... 66.977% 11. HELLE RASMUSSEN (CA), riding Mr. Donnerroy (Oldenburg); Helle Rasmussen, owner ............................................................................................66.667% 12. MELODY JACKSON (GA), riding Control (Danish Warmblood); Melody Jackson, owner ..............................................................................................66.628% 13. JACQUELINE HARRIS (NC), riding Russian Standard (Hanoverian); Jacqueline Harris, owner ...........................................................................................66.548% 14 DEBBIE THOMAS (CA), riding Wodan (Friesian); Connie Thomas, owner ................... 66.310% 15. ELIZABETH SCOTT (OR), riding Andiamo (Oldenburg Cross); Elizabeth Scott, owner ... 66.216% 16. MICHELLE PAPPONE-BEEDY (CA), riding Davio (Dutch Warmblood); Michelle Pappone-Beedy, owner ................................................................................. 66.071% 17. HEATHER JANS (IL), riding Rickoshea (Irish Draught); Heather Jans, owner; First Level King of Hearts, sire; Josa Canella, dam; Heather Jans, breeder ..................................66.053% 1. YVETTE PICKRELL (CA), riding Winsome (Dutch Warmblood); Yvette Pickrell, owner; Obelisk, sire; Jodena, dam; W.M. van der AA, breeder ............................................... 73.027% 18. MARGARET HOOG (CA), riding Maestoso II Daniela (Lipizzan); Margaret Hoog, owner; Maestoso II Sabrina, sire; Daniela, dam; Margaret Hoog, breeder ........ 65.814% 2. MAUREEN LAMB (CA), riding Rubin Black (Hanoverian); Maureen Lamb, owner; Rubin-Royal, sire; Wolke, dam; Dieter Roebken, breeder ............................................71.933% 19. LEIGH KENT (AL), riding Sir Luckas (Danish Warmblood); Leigh Kent, owner ...........65.620% 20. JANNE RUMBOUGH (FL), riding Winnie Too (American Warmblood); Janne 3. SALLY HOEDEBECKE (MD), riding Vodina (Dutch Warmblood); Sally Rumbough, owner; Gaocho III, sire; Kristiana, dam; Janne Rumbough, breeder ........ 65.581% Hoedebecke, owner; Aktion, sire; Lodina, dam; G. Toonen, breeder ............................71.579% 4. CARI SALOCH (WI), riding Poukha (Westfalen); Cari Saloch, owner; Parademarsch I, sire; Romantik, dam; Rudolf Lange, breeder ................................... 71.448% Third Level 5. HEATHER JANS (IL), riding Rickoshea (Irish Draught); Heather Jans, owner; 1. AMY STUHR (MO), riding Wies V/D Klumpert (Dutch Warmblood); King of Hearts, sire; Josa Canella, dam; Heather Jans, breeder ...................................71.222% Greenwood Sporthorses & Equine Equipment, owner; Future, sire; 6. KECIA STEWART (WA), riding Laudatio F (Rhinelander); Kecia Stewart, owner .........70.526% Sarina V.D. Klumpert, dam; J. Vloet, breeder .............................................................69.744% 7. DIANE STACK (WA), riding Vjerakelly (Dutch Warmblood); Diane Stack, owner; 2. DIXIE MONTGOMERY (WA), riding Wester (Dutch Warmblood); Inspekteur, sire; Kelly, dam; H.B.C. Stal, breeder .......................................................70.395% Dixie Montgomery, owner; Rhodium, sire; Sindy, dam; B. de Leeuw, breeder ............. 68.372% 8. KERRI STEVENS (GA), riding Zidane (Dutch Warmblood); Kerri Stevens, owner; 3. MOLLY SCHILTGEN (MN), riding Weltina (Hanoverian); Molly Schiltgen, owner; Rousseau, sire; Marina, dam; J. Gloudemans, breeder ............................................... 70.333% Weltmeyer, sire; Genka, dam; Franz Dueing, breeder .................................................68.256% 9. SUSAN COLEMAN (NY), riding Faantastica (Half Arabian); Susan Coleman, owner; 4. ALYSSA HINES (PA), riding Out to Play (Dutch Warmblood); Alyssa Hines, owner; Spartacus, sire; JL Fantasia, dam; Susan Coleman, breeder .......................................70.000% Fair Play, sire; Ruling Practise, dam; Hillary Vanderhoef, breeder .............................67.696% 9. NANCY AREND (WA), riding Zippity Do Dah (Dutch Warmblood); Nancy Arend, owner; 5. ELIZABETH CALL (VT), riding Gesstenia (Oldenburg); Elizabeth Call, owner; Florencio, sire; Orinette Queen, dam; G. Marsman-Bonenkamp, breeder ...................70.000% De Niro, sire; Gesstine, dam; Oliver Kotschotsky, breeder ..........................................67.093% 11. SHARON LEWIS (OH), riding Ghardener (Hanoverian); Sharon Lewis, owner; 6. KATRINA CHRISTY (CA), riding Winterstarr (Hanoverian); Katrina Christy, owner; Gold Luck, sire; Whest Indies, dam; Maurine Swanson, breeder ................................ 69.737% Winterprinz, sire; B R Precious Gem, dam; Sarita Simmons, breeder .........................66.744% 12. SUSAN WREN (CA), riding Ooo-La-La (Trakehner); Susan Wren, owner .................... 69.714% 7. DEEDEE ESTES (OR), riding Rave Review (Oldenburg); DeeDee Estes, owner; 13. PETRA JORGENSEN (CA), riding Damon Lee (Westfalen); Petra Jorgensen, owner; Rubinesque, sire; Mikimoto, dam; Rebecca Riedling, breeder ....................................66.667% Damon Hill, sire; Revolution, dam; Ludger Bruland, breeder ..................................... 69.571% 8. REBECCA POLAN (VA), riding Close the Deal (Thoroughbred Cross); 14. BARBARA HANUS (IL), riding Sijmen Fon Laclar (Friesian); Barbara Hanus, owner; Rebecca Polan, owner ................................................................................................66.628% Jorrit 363, sire; Saleta K., dam; LaVerne Kauffman, breeder ......................................69.474% 9. KELLY ROBBINS (IN), riding Lucca (Oldenburg); Kelly Robbins, owner; 15. ELIZABETH SPIKER (FL), riding Faya (Hanoverian); Elizabeth Spiker, owner; Lancer III, sire; Grimke, dam; Gestuet Lewitz, breeder .............................................. 66.613% Fabriano, sire; Naomi, dam; Helmut Rieche, breeder .................................................68.948% 10. DANTIA BENSON (CA), riding Sophia (Swedish Warmblood); Dantia Benson, owner; 16. ELIZABETH MEIGS (PA), riding The Duke Of Glenmore (Oldenburg); Fighting Fit, sire; Sequoia, dam; Dantia Benson, breeder ..........................................66.539% Elizabeth Meigs, owner; Contucci, sire; Beatrice, dam; Richard Ellis, breeder ............68.925% 11. WENDY BEBIE (VA), riding Hoover (Sport Horse); Wendy Bebie, owner .................... 65.814% 17. EMILY COPELAND (GA), riding Festivo RS (Andalusian); Emily Copeland, owner; 12. LISA RUSH (SD), riding General BC (Hanoverian); Lisa Rush, owner; Gaucho III, sire; Llamadora 1, dam; Juan Rodriguez, breeder .................................... 68.571% Goodman, sire; Weserliebe, dam; Coop Badenhoop-Clausen, breeder ........................ 65.641%

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Fourth Level 1. DENISE COLE (GA), riding Rock Star (Oldenburg); Denise Cole, owner; Rubinstein I, sire; Lorance, dam; Inke Nolte, breeder ................................................68.605% 2. AMY STUHR (MO), riding Dabadu Blue (Hanoverian); Greenwood Sporthorses & Equine Equipment, owner; Don Primero, sire; Aragonia, dam; Christiane Goedecke, breeder .................................................................................... 66.861% 3. ANNE MCCUTCHEON (CA), riding Wallantino (Hanoverian); Anne McCutcheon, owner; Winterprinz, sire; Duette, dam; Anne McCutcheon, breeder .......66.338% 4. AMY LEACH (IL), riding Radcliffe (Holsteiner); Amy Leach, owner; Rantares, sire; Felicitous, dam; Cheryl Kellerman, breeder ...............................................................66.047% 5. HILARI FLEMING (NV), riding Coeur De Vie (Oldenburg); Hilari Fleming, owner; Coeur D’Amour, sire; Viva, dam; Becky Duckels, breeder ...........................................65.682% 6. JANNE RUMBOUGH (FL), riding JR (Pura Raza Espanola); Janne Rumbough, owner; Gaucho III, sire; La Nina 1985, dam; Gremlan Farms, breeder .................................. 65.227% 7. CHRIS FEDERER (NV), riding Sam Gerida (Dutch Warmblood); Chris Federer, owner; Metall, sire; N. Rosa-Gerida, dam; J. Hermanussen, breeder .......................................65.122% 8. REBECCA POLAN (VA), riding Close The Deal (Thoroughbred Cross); Rebecca Polan, owner ................................................................................................ 64.318% 8. KEIRA PRIDE (CA), riding Winston (American Warmblood); Keira Pride, owner; O’Rourke, sire; Firecracker, dam; Mike Satterstrom, breeder ..................................... 64.318% 10. CAITLYN CUSHMAN (WA), riding Caruso (Hanoverian); Lynda Cushman, owner; Contucci, sire; World Peace, dam; Christy Horton, breeder ........................................ 64.146% 11. LYNNE KUEHNER (PA), riding Shenandoah (Trakehner); Lynne Kuehner, owner; Gideon, sire; Sassy Gee, dam; Suzanne See, breeder ..................................................64.025% 12. KELLY ROBBINS (IN), riding Lucca (Oldenburg); Kelly Robbins, owner; Lancer III, sire; Grimke, dam; Gestuet Lewitz, breeder .............................................. 64.013% 13. JANE SUWALSKY (NJ), riding Whitman (Dutch Warmblood); Jane Suwalsky, owner; Rhodium, sire; Camora, dam; Paardencentrum De Dalhoeve, breeder .......................63.883% 14. CINDY LATHAM (AL), riding Baltic Jubilation (Swedish Warmblood); Cindy Latham, owner; L.A. Baltic Inspiration, sire; Spartacus Innersta, dam; Cindy Latham, breeder ..............................................................................................63.867% 15. JUDY ETHELL (MO), riding Rubin Raphael (Oldenburg); Judy Ethell, owner; Rubin-Royal, sire; Little Lady As, dam; M. Zuschlag, breeder .....................................63.659%

YVETTE PICKRELL (CA), riding Winsome—First Level Adequan/USDF Adult Amateur

16. JACQUELINE BEASLEY (KY), riding Winston (Hanoverian); Jacqueline Beasley, owner; Worldly, sire; Wienerin, dam; Jochen Schrader, breeder ............................................ 63.415% 17. LAURIE WHITE (NH), riding Valparaiso (Swedish Warmblood); Laurie White, owner; Gauguin De Lully, sire; Walborg, dam .......................................................................63.286% 18. JANET HAWKINS (CA), riding Amicelli (Mecklenburg); Janet Hawkins, owner; Adeptus, sire; Gloriana, dam; Dietrich Kaehler, breeder .............................................63.116% 19. ANN EDELMAN (CO), riding Boucheron (Danish Warmblood); Ann Edelman, owner; Bernstein Las Marismas, sire; Clarinet Bredahl-Lund, dam; Kristian Olesen & Mogelholt Stutteri, breeders ..........................................................63.049% 20. CLAIR GLOVER (NY), riding Sweet Suprice Of Bel Air (American Warmblood); Clair Glover, owner ....................................................................................................62.955%

Prix St. Georges 1. DENISE COLE (GA), riding Rock Star (Oldenburg); Denise Cole, owner; Rubinstein I, sire; Lorance, dam; Inke Nolte, breeder ................................................ 68.421% 2. NANCY SZAKACS (CA), riding Ruschkoi (Trakehner); Nancy Szakacs, owner; Riccione, sire; Hiva, dam; Windberg Gestut, breeder ................................................. 67.106% 3. KRYSTALANN SHINGLER (FL), riding Tividor (Dutch Warmblood); Krystalann Shingler, owner; Obelisk, sire; Lomalia, dam; H. Hindricks, breeder ........66.930% 4. KRISTY TRUEBENBACH LUND (FL), riding Reel Adventure (Hanoverian); Blue Marlin Farms Inc., owner; Rotspon, sire; Lanthess, dam; Gerda Scheper, breeder ......66.842% 4. JENNIFER HUBER (ME), riding Vito (Dutch Warmblood); Jennifer Huber, owner; Jazz, sire; Matouf, dam; W.J. Schutte, breeder ...........................................................66.842% 6. AMY STUHR (MO), riding Dabadu Blue (Hanoverian); Greenwood Sporthorses & Equine Equipment, owner; Don Primero, sire; Aragonia, dam; Christiane Goedecke, breeder .................................................................................... 66.185% 7. AKIKO YAMAZAKI (CA), riding Tristan (Dutch Warmblood); Four Winds Farm LLC, owner; Jazz, sire; Mondea, dam; A.P.R. Verhoeven, breeder .......................65.658% 7. MICHELLE FREELS (CA), riding Undercover (Dutch Warmblood); Michelle Freels, owner; Ferro, sire; Nirvana, dam; Kathy & Larry Childs, breeders .....65.658% 9. JESSICA MCTAGGART (GA), riding Ray of Light (Oldenburg); Jessica McTaggart, owner ..........................................................................................65.000% 9. DEBRA PULVER (IA), riding Revanche (Dutch Warmblood); Debra Pulver, owner; Jazz, sire; Imperial, dam; J. & Ritze Buyserd, breeders ..............................................65.000% 11. JANE HAYES (CA), riding Solvangs Rivaldo (Danish Warmblood); Jane Hayes, owner; Regazzoni, sire; Hellene Solvang, dam; Karin & Bendt Kjergaard, breeders ...............64.869% 12. SOMMERVILLE HARRIS (FL), riding Udon P (Dutch Warmblood); April Harris, owner .....64.737% 12. ANTONELLA BATH (OH), riding Pica (Hanoverian); Antonella Bath, owner; Picaro, sire; Lost-A-Sock, dam; November Hill Farm, breeder .................................... 64.737% 14. LARA SILVER (GA), riding Highlander (Oldenburg); Rebecca & Lara Silver, owners; Connecticut, sire; Barcelona, dam; Joan Sims, breeder ..............................................64.693% 15. JILL IRVING (NB), riding Delvaux (Dutch Warmblood); Jill Irving, owner .................64.386% 16. MINDY ELGART (NJ), riding Gladiator (Argentinian Warmblood); Mindy Elgart, owner; GS Raimundo, sire; Rye Grass Dumka, dam; Juan Carlos Chudnovsky, breeder ...........64.211% 16. MICHELE BANDINU (CA), riding Attention Please 2 (Hanoverian); Michele Bandinu, owner .............................................................................................64.211% 16. DEBRA PULVER (IA), riding Topper (Dutch Warmblood); Debra Pulver, owner; Royal Dance, sire; Omora, dam; A. Ketelaars, breeder ................................................64.211% 19. MEGAN MCQUEENEY (CA), riding Trixie (Hanoverian); Megan McQueeney, owner .....64.079% 20. AMY SWERDLIN (FL), riding Epikur (Hanoverian); Amy Swerdlin, owner; Espri, sire; Wariness, dam; Gerhard Finck, breeder ....................................................................63.992%

JESSICA MORGAN (CT), riding Weltdancer—Second Level Adequan/USDF Adult Amateur

CHRISTI MEYERS (GA), riding Wonderboy—Grand Prix Adequan/USDF Adult Amateur

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13. LISA STOCKMAN (NJ), riding Nearly Perfect (Dutch Warmblood); Lisa Stockman, owner ...............................................................................................65.635% 14. MEREDITH WILSON (NC), riding Landgravin-W (Dutch Warmblood); Meredith Wilson, owner; Weltmeyer, sire; Farah O, dam ........................................... 65.581% 15. LAURIE BAUCHMAN (NC), riding William E (Dutch Warmblood); Laurie Bauchman, owner; Gribaldi, sire; Lelian, dam; H. Elling, breeder ...................65.349% 16. GEORGANNE BENESCH (CA), riding Serenade (Dutch Warmblood); Georganne Benesch, owner; Ijsselmeer, sire; Gladsong, dam; Kyle Karnosh, breeder ................... 65.257% 17. KIM LAMPERT (CO), riding White Sun (Hanoverian); Kim Lampert, owner; Weltmeyer, sire; Abendrot, dam; Heinrich Mohrmann, breeder ..................................65.239% 18. MAUREEN LAMB (CA), riding Erisa Edward Jordan (Oldenburg); Maureen Lamb, owner ............................................................................................... 65.233% 19. ERIKA JAMES (TX), riding Wunderland (Hanoverian); Erika James, owner; Wonderful, sire; Diachee, dam; Nanni Baker, breeder ............................................... 65.128% 20. JANNE RUMBOUGH (FL), riding Duke (Andalusian Cross); Janne Rumbough, owner ...64.872% 20. ANN-LOUISE COOK (FL), riding Nuits St. Georges (Dutch Warmblood); Ann-Louise Cook, owner; Balzflug, sire; Eralza, dam; R.M. Van Der Meer, breeder .....64.872%


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Intermediate I 1. KRYSTALANN SHINGLER (FL), riding Tividor (Dutch Warmblood); Krystalann Shingler, owner; Obelisk, sire; Lomalia, dam; H. Hindricks, breeder .......................... 67.018% 2. ANNE SEEMANN (CA), riding Tristan (Dutch Warmblood); Skagen Holdings, owner; Burggraaf, sire; Gastrona, dam; G. Snoeks, breeder ...................................................66.711% 3. BRITTANY MCCARTHY (OH), riding Gabelle (Hanoverian); Brittany McCarthy, owner; Guarantor, sire; Weaver of Dreams, dam; Barbara McCarthy, breeder .......................66.579% 4. JANE HAYES (CA), riding Solvangs Rivaldo (Danish Warmblood); Jane Hayes, owner; Regazzoni, sire; Hellene Solvang, dam; Karin & Bendt Kjergaard, breeders ...............66.448% 5. MELISSA ROGERS (CA), riding The Black Tornado (Hanoverian); Melissa Rogers, owner; Weserstar S, sire; Wendi, dam; Silja Kellm, breeder ...................................................65.526% 5. MINDY ELGART (NJ), riding Gladiator (Argentinian Warmblood); Mindy Elgart, owner; GS Raimundo, sire; Rye Grass Dumka, dam; Juan Carlos Chudnovsky, breeder ..........65.526% 7. BARBARA BUTMAN (MI), riding Falkland Dragonfly (Hanoverian); Barbara Butman, owner; Falkland, sire; Grandessa, dam; August Grimm, breeder ...65.395% 8. EMILY TEARS (CA), riding Lopaca (Holsteiner); Emily Tears, owner; Lorentin I, sire; Wurania, dam; Maria Petzold, breeder ......................................................................65.263% 9. JENNIFER HUBER (ME), riding Vito (Dutch Warmblood); Jennifer Huber, owner; Jazz, sire; Matouf, dam; W.J. Schutte, breeder ...........................................................64.606% 10. JENNIFER SHEARER (CA), riding Matheus (Dutch Warmblood); Jennifer Shearer, owner; Houston, sire; Ebertha, dam; K.G. Van Dellen, breeder ........64.605% 11. JOAN PECORA (IL), riding Talent (Dutch Warmblood); Joan Pecora, owner; Jazz, sire; Natasja, dam; A. Verdellen, breeder .......................................................................... 64.277% 12. KIMBERLY NOON-FISHEL (CA), riding Reve D’Amour (Hungarian); Tom Fishel, owner; Gringo, sire; Szeplak VII-Almodo, dam; Kabala Menes, breeder ....64.211% 13. CARRIE WOOD (TX), riding Deimos (Oldenburg); Carrie Wood, owner; Donnerschlag, sire; Legende, dam; Herbert Schumacher, breeder ..............................64.079% 14. LARA SILVER (GA), riding Highlander (Oldenburg); Rebecca & Lara Silver, owners; Connecticut, sire; Barcelona, dam ..............................................63.842% 15. AMY GIMBEL (NJ), riding Ramazotti (Bavarian); Amy Gimbel, owner ....................... 63.816%

Adequan/USDF Junior/Young Rider Training Level 1. KAYLEE ANGSTADT (MA), riding Firenze (Hanoverian); Keith Angstadt, owner; Fabriano, sire; Glossy, dam; Johann Loehden, breeder ...............................................72.400% 2. AMY SCHIERBEEK (IL), riding Romance GP (Swedish Warmblood); Ginna Frantz, owner; Ravell 959, sire; Omega, dam; Virge Johansson, breeder .......... 71.965% 3. ROSIE LUTZ (WA), riding Vidalgo (Dutch Riding Horse); Rosie Lutz, owner; Vita Nova’s Hanassie, sire; Rikina, dam; L.J. Mellema, breeder ..................................70.800% 3. DALLAS VAN STRATTEN (NE), riding Vainqueur E (Dutch Warmblood); Dallas Van Stratten, owner; Welt Hit II, sire; Rena, dam; Empelaer Stoeterij, breeder 70.800% 5. GABRIELA GLUMAC (CA), riding Zodessa (Dutch Warmblood); Gabriela Glumac, owner; Rousseau, sire; Odessa, dam; A.M. Weemen, breeder .........70.400% 6. HANNAH SHOOK (NC), riding Dakota (Danish Warmblood); Brenda Duet, owner; Rambo, sire; Lomani, dam; Brenda Duet, breeder .....................................................70.200%

First Level 1. GABRIELA GLUMAC (CA), riding Zodessa (Dutch Warmblood); Gabriela Glumac, owner; Rousseau, sire; Odessa, dam; A.M. Weemen, breeder ..........71.143% 2. HANNAH SHOOK (NC), riding Montana (Danish Warmblood); Brenda Duet, owner; Rambo, sire; Lomani, dam; Brenda Duet, breeder ..................................................... 70.778% 3. ROSEMARY JULIAN-SIMOES (IL), riding Proteus (Danish Warmblood); Julie Julian, owner; Blue Hors Don Schufro, sire; Pari Lord, dam; Richard Freeman, breeder ........69.342% 4. JILLIAN JOHNSON (MI), riding Noah’s Art (Warmblood); Jillian Johnson, owner ...... 69.167% 5. KAYLEE ANGSTADT (MA), riding Firenze (Hanoverian); Keith Angstadt, owner; Fabriano, sire; Glossy, dam; Johann Loehden, breeder ...............................................68.882% 6. RACHEL OWENS (SC), riding Paladine of Elysium (Friesian Sporthorse); Rachel Owens, owner; Abe Von Reh, sire; Lacey of Elysium, dam; Caroline Jones, breeder ......68.114%

Second Level Intermediate II 1. MELISSA HOGAN (CA), riding Diameter (Danish Warmblood); Melissa Hogan, owner; Diamant, sire; Tasja, dam; Anne Larsen, breeder .......................................................64.474% 1. SANDRA HARPER (CA), riding Rockette (Dutch Warmblood); Sandra Harper, owner; Ferro, sire; Alona, dam; DG Bar Ranch Inc., breeder .................................................64.474% 3. KRISTY TRUEBENBACH LUND (FL), riding Fabio (Oldenburg); Kristy Truebenbach Lund, owner; West Coast, sire; Doramber, dam; Judy Arnold, breeder ....................... 63.421% 4. CHARLOTTE JORST (NV), riding Asterios (Danish Warmblood); Skagen Holdings, owner; Akinos, sire; Urwetta, dam; Niels Nielsen, breeder ....................................................62.500% 5. JANE WHITEHURST (FL), riding Rebel Kartoon (Dutch Warmblood); Jane Whitehurst, owner; Rossini, sire; Flicka, dam; Hengstenstation De NW Heuvel, breeder ...............62.369% 6. BARBARA WOLFE (NJ), riding Lucien (Dutch Warmblood); Barbara Wolfe, owner; Goodtimes, sire; Uney, dam; D. Winkel, breeder ........................................................ 62.237% 7. JEAN KLAUCKE (FL), riding Otharr (Dutch Warmblood); Jean Klaucke, owner; Havidoff, sire; Victharin, dam; Bert Rutten, breeder .................................................. 61.842% 8. ELIZABETH KANE (GA), riding Johnny Cash (Dutch Warmblood); Elizabeth Kane, owner; Eusebio, sire; Varina, dam; L.V. Witbeen, breeder ................. 61.579%

1. TAYLOR YAMAMOTO (HI), riding Domino (Trakehner); Taylor Yamamoto, owner; Cadeau, sire; Dividivi, dam; Hartmut Zirpel, breeder ................................................ 68.581% 2. MOLLY PARIS (NC), riding My Maxwell (Hanoverian); Lisa Gorsuch, owner; Mytens, sire; Avanti, dam; Martina Schloh, breeder ...................................................68.256% 3. MOLLY EASTRIDGE (WA), riding Donnerspiel (Oldenburg); Molly Eastridge, owner; Donnerluck, sire; Diamond Lady, dam; Heather & Cesar Carrion, breeders ................ 67.738% 4. REBECCA BLAKE (WA), riding Remington (Oldenburg); Rebecca Blake, owner .........67.500% 5. ALEXANDRIA HORNING (FL), riding Feiner Focus (Oldenburg); Alexandria & Sheila Horning, owners; Feiner Stern, sire; Berthold Schmidt, breeder ......................66.744% 6. HANNAH MCCABE (NH), riding GB Classic (Rhinelander); Jacqueline & Hannah McCabe, owners; Prinz Miro, sire; Agentina, dam; Wilfried Thiermann, breeder ........66.486%

Third Level

1. KELLI NEWTON (CA), riding Luciano (Holsteiner); Jill Cordsen, owner; Lasandos, sire; Petunie, dam; Helmut Bies, breeder ..................................................69.535% 2. JAMIE PESTANA (CA), riding Winzalot (Hanoverian); Jamie Pestana, owner; Wolkenstein II, sire; Franzisca, dam; Hans-Heinr. Doescher, breeder .........................69.487% 3. CLARE KRSKA (KS), riding Romincka (Dutch Warmblood); Carol & Clare Krska, owners; Welt Hit II, sire; La-Libelle, dam; L. Martens, breeder ............................................... 66.651% 4. CATHERINE CHAMBERLAIN (AZ), riding Verdicci (Dutch Warmblood); Catherine Chamberlain, owner; Krack, sire; Nadine’s Monday, dam; T.J.M Coomans, breeder .... 66.162% Grand Prix 5. STEPHANIE BEDFORD (GA), riding Wahlen (Hanoverian); Stephanie Bedford, owner .....66.158% 1. CHRISTI MEYERS (GA), riding Wonderboy (Oldenburg); Christi Meyers, owner; 6. KATELYN KOK (MA), riding Leciano (Holsteiner); Sierra Mills, owner; Le Santo, sire; Uffe Korshojgaard, sire; Bella Tranekaer, dam; Egon & Anna Nielsen, breeders .......... 64.681% Kalahari, dam; Debbie Cranston, breeder ..................................................................65.949% 2. JENNIFER HUBER (ME), riding Al Pacino (Hanoverian); Jennifer Huber, owner; Achenbach, sire; Hilke Voigts, breeder .......................................................................64.007% Fourth Level 3. JOHNNY HARRISON (CA), riding Focus (Swedish Warmblood); Johnny Harrison, owner; 1. JENNIFER HARDING (OH), riding Rotspon’s Crusador (Hanoverian); Swift, sire; Maiden, dam; Ewa Stranne Ravelsang, breeder .........................................63.191% Jennifer Harding, owner; Rotspon, sire; Laurentina, dam; 3. ELIZABETH KANE (GA), riding Johnny Cash (Dutch Warmblood); Elizabeth Kane, owner; Johann-Christian Stellenfleth Eggers, breeder ........................................................... 67.195% Eusebio, sire; Varina, dam; L.V. Witbeen, breeder .......................................................63.191% 2. LAURA DECESARI (AZ), riding Cheenook II (Hanoverian); CW Patrick, owner ...........65.588% 5. NICOLE SHINTON (FL), riding Wallenstein (Swedish Warmblood); 3. KELLI NEWTON (CA), riding Luciano (Holsteiner); Jill Cordsen, owner; Nicole Shinton, owner ................................................................................................62.175% Lasandos, sire; Petunie, dam; Helmut Bies, breeder ..................................................65.465% 6. NANCY SZAKACS (CA), riding Normann (Dutch Warmblood); Nancy Szakacs, owner; 4. ROBYN WESTON (MI), riding Willow (Hanoverian); Robyn Weston, owner; Inspekteur, sire; Epiretha, dam; H.G. Broekhuizen, breeder .......................................61.915% Wolkenglanz, sire; Toskana, dam; Tanja Finck, breeder ..............................................64.171% 7. KRISTY TRUEBENBACH LUND (FL), riding Fabio (Oldenburg); Kristy Truebenbach 5. MIMI STANLEY (ND), riding PR Captain Hook+ (Half Arabian); Sally Henry, owner; Lund, owner; West Coast, sire; Doramber, dam; Judy Arnold, breeder ....................... 61.702% RO Dameon, sire; PR Tarzana, dam; Karla Stanley, breeder ....................................... 61.628% 8. JEAN KLAUCKE (FL), riding Otharr (Dutch Warmblood); Jean Klaucke, owner; 6. SARAH MARQUARDT (MI), riding A Pillar of Cloud (Dutch Warmblood); Havidoff, sire; Victharin, dam; Bert Rutten, breeder ..................................................60.426% Sarah Marquardt, owner; Kevin, sire; Lady, dam; M H J M. Stiphout, breeder ............ 61.220%

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3. AUDREY NARDUCCI (KY), riding Ali Baba B (Belgian Warmblood); Audrey Narducci, owner; Simsalabim, sire; I’m Flo, dam; Allyn McCracken, breeder ....68.829%

Third Level 1. MARIE BARRETT (MA), riding Cantaris (Hanoverian); Elizabeth Ferber, owner; Compliment, sire; Egida, dam; Friederike Pelzer, breeder ..........................................69.070% 2. SUSAN POSNER (KY), riding Ali Baba B (Belgian Warmblood); Audrey Narducci, owner; Simsalabim, sire; I’m Flo, dam; Allyn McCracken, breeder .........................................68.790% 3. LYNNE JONES (TX), riding Inchantress (Trakehner); Lynne Jones, owner; Hailo, sire; Insouciant, dam; Jean Brinkman, breeder ................................................................. 68.718%

Fourth Level

1. BARBARA BREEN-GURLEY (CA), riding Vindicator (Dutch Warmblood); Barbara Breen-Gurley, owner; OO Seven, sire; Rendezvous, dam; 1. KRISTINA WANG (NE), riding Belladiva (Lipizzan); Tracie Wang, owner; Conversano III Natalie Bryant, breeder ............................................................................................68.473% Prima Donna, sire; Brenna, dam; Tempel Lipizzan Corporation, breeder ...................69.474% 2. MARIE BARRETT (MA), riding Cantaris (Hanoverian); Elizabeth Ferber, owner; 2. ANNA MAREK (MI), riding Unico G (Dutch Warmblood); Anna Marek, owner; Compliment, sire; Egida, dam; Friederike Pelzer, breeder ..........................................66.829% Negro, sire; Kleora, dam; L. Van Den Goor, breeder ................................................... 67.763% 3. ANNE MCCUTCHEON (CA), riding Wallantino (Hanoverian); Anne McCutcheon, owner; 3. VICTORIA FERNALLD (CO), riding Prince (Dutch Warmblood); Kylee Lourie, owner; Winterprinz, sire; Duette, dam; Anne McCutcheon, breeder .......................................66.338% Hemmingway, sire; Wimpel, dam; J.J. Pen-Dogterom, breeder .................................. 67.632%

Intermediate I

Prix St. Georges

Grand Prix

1. A. WHIT WATKINS (TX), riding Cipriani (Westfalen); A. Whit Watkins, owner; 1. ELLEN DENIS (IN), riding Victor (American Warmblood); Ellen Denis, owner; Casparino, sire; Roxana, dam; Gerland Hermann, breeder ........................................70.789% Vance, sire; Carr Amy, dam; Margaret Kaiser, breeder ................................................66.383% 2. ELIZABETH CAMPBELL (FL), riding Royal Diamant (Oldenburg); Elizabeth 2. JULIA HANDT (TX), riding Frambeau (Hanoverian); Kai Handt, owner; Campbell, owner; Rohdiamant, sire; Donna, dam; Ludger Wehry, breeder ................69.342% Werther, sire; Garde, dam; Manfred Schaefer, breeder ...............................................60.426% 3. NANCY SZAKACS (CA), riding Ruschkoi (Trakehner); Nancy Szakacs, owner; Riccione, sire; Hiva, dam; Windberg Gestut, breeder ................................................. 67.106%

Adequan/USDF Vintage Cup

Training Level

Intermediate I

1. A. WHIT WATKINS (TX), riding Cipriani (Westfalen); A. Whit Watkins, owner; 1. JEANNE MCDONALD (PA), riding Talisman (Oldenburg); Jeanne McDonald, owner; Casparino, sire; Roxana, dam; Gerland Hermann, breeder ........................................ 69.737% Tantris, sire; Lucianna, dam; Andrea Parker, breeder ................................................76.600% 2. ANTHEA KIN (OK), riding Wolkenwand (Hanoverian); Anthea Kin, owner; 2. SUZANNE GALSTERER (CA), riding Wroxanne (Oldenburg); Suzanne Galsterer, owner; Wolkenstein II, sire; Warina, dam; Bernd Meyer, breeder ..........................................69.079% Wonderful, sire; Lofty View, dam; Dantia Benson, breeder ........................................ 73.565% 3. GAIL REDINGER (ID), riding Mitras (Trakehner); Gail Redinger, owner; 3. DANTIA BENSON (CA), riding Bad Boy (Dutch Warmblood); Dantia Benson, owner; Butow *E*, sire; Moet, dam; Vernon Parker, breeder ................................................66.579% Olivi, sire; Lotte, dam; M. Tijssen, breeder ................................................................. 72.857%

First Level

Intermediate II

1. MELISSA HOGAN (CA), riding Diameter (Danish Warmblood); Melissa Hogan, owner; 1. SALLY HOEDEBECKE (MD), riding Vodina (Dutch Warmblood); Sally Hoedebecke, owner; Diamant, sire; Tasja, dam; Anne Larsen, breeder .......................................................64.474% Aktion, sire; Lodina, dam; G. Toonen, breeder ............................................................71.579% 1. SANDRA HARPER (CA), riding Rockette (Dutch Warmblood); Sandra Harper, owner; 2. HEATHER JANS (IL), riding Rickoshea (Irish Draught); Heather Jans, owner; Ferro, sire; Alona, dam; DG Bar Ranch Inc., breeder .................................................64.474% King of Hearts, sire; Josa Canella, dam; Heather Jans, breeder ...................................71.222% 3. PAMELA WOODING (NJ), riding Kudra (Dutch Warmblood); Katelyn Ortepio, owner ..62.368% 3. JEANNE MCDONALD (PA), riding Talisman (Oldenburg); Jeanne McDonald, owner; Tantris, sire; Lucianna, dam; Andrea Parker, breeder .................................................71.193%

Grand Prix

Second Level

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1. GUNNAR OSTERGAARD (FL), riding Monhegan (Danish Warmblood); Frances Cross, Gunnar & Birgit Ostergaard, owners ......................................................................... 65.107% 1. MARY ALICE MALONE (PA), riding Meinse 439 (Friesian); Iron Spring Farm, Inc., owner; Heinse, sire; Femke Fan Nes, dam; J. Wal, breeder .....................................................70.117% 2. BARBARA BREEN-GURLEY (CA), riding Octango (Dutch Warmblood); Barbara Breen-Gurley, owner; Contango, sire; Parodie, dam; Rebecca Desmarais, breeder .....63.298% 2. SUZANNE BOLLMAN (GA), riding Zephyr (Dutch Warmblood); 3. NANCY SZAKACS (CA), riding Normann (Dutch Warmblood); Nancy Szakacs, owner; Suzanne Bollman & DHF Dressage LLC, owners; Ravel, sire; Roseanne, dam; Inspekteur, sire; Epiretha, dam; H.G. Broekhuizen, breeder .......................................61.915% Fam. Triemstra & T.J.M. Coomans, breeders ............................................................... 69.189%

KELLI NEWTON (CA), riding Luciano—Third Level Adequan/USDF Jr/YR

KRISTINA WANG (NE), riding Belladiva—I-I Adequan/USDF Jr/YR

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1. BRYN CAHILL (FL), riding Bon Renoir (Belgian Warmblood); Sally Cahill, owner ......68.290% 2. REBECCA RAEDE (CA), riding Ramazotti 75 (Swedish Warmblood); Rebecca Raede, owner ...............................................................................................67.895% 3. BRIANNA DUTTON (CA), riding Tibet (Dutch Warmblood); Brianna Dutton, owner; Idocus, sire; Muziek, dam; Natalie Bryant, breeder ................................................... 67.632% 4. ASHLYN DEGROOT (CA), riding Devon Heir (Hanoverian); Terry Mason-Esteban, owner; De Niro, sire; Ribana, dam; Ulrich Heitmann, breeder ............................................... 67.106% 5. MCCALL SHAUB (WA), riding Morocco (Dutch Warmblood); Barb Shaub & Shaub-Ellison Co., owners; Zeoliet, sire; Halekulani, dam; Deborah Harrison, breeder ... 66.053% 6. REBECCA HICKS (NY), riding Legal Majority (Hanoverian); Audrey Hicks, owner; Lavauzelle, sire; Worcretia, dam; Gerhardt Herlyn, breeder ......................................65.066%


4(T). Tiger Lilly, owned and ridden by Elizabeth Williams (OH) ......................................67.200% 6. Dragon’s Lair Hurricane Warning, owned and ridden by Annette Saunders (NC) ....63.400% 7. Iceman, owned by Blount Williams (NC); ridden by Catherine Grimes (NC) ...........62.800% The 2010 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Region 1 Dressage Championships were held 8. Just Abit Rowdy, owned by Leslie Davis (VA); ridden by April Trimmer (VA) ...........62.600% November 12-14 in Williamston, NC.

Region 1 Results

Judges: Dinah Babcock (S); Fran Dearing (S); Joan Humphrey (S); Mary Lewis (R); Barbara Marks Great American Insurance Group/USDF (R); Sandy Osborn (S); Anita Owen (S); Thomas Poulin (S); Charlotte Trentelman (S); Nicky Vogel Training Level Open Championship (R). CH: Semply Irresistable, Oldenburg; owned by Melissa Viviano (OH) ridden by Tawny Williamson (OH)..........................................................................72.000% Great American Insurance Group/USDF RS: Waterloo, Hanoverian by Worldy; bred by Erich Single (GER); Training Level Adult Amateur Championship owned and ridden by Adrian Griner (MD) .............................................................. 71.600% CH: Hermes, Oldenburg by His Highness 2; bred by Jochen Huntenburg (GER); 3. Rosa Cha W, owned by Windurra USA LLC (PA); ridden by Silva Martin (PA)..........70.600% owned and ridden by Denise Cole (GA) ...................................................................73.800% 4. Belisari VT, owned by Heather Will (SC); ridden by C. Michelle Folden (SC) ............69.000% RS: Flash Tate, Hanoverian by Wuemmestern; bred by Lucile Broadley (NC); 5. Rania, owned by Susan Bender (SC); ridden by C. Michelle Folden (SC) ..................67.600% owned by Lynn Tate (NC) ridden by Sally Vivrette (NC) ..........................................69.000% 6(T). Serendipity, owned and ridden by Jennifer Dipple (NC) ..........................................67.400% 3. Azrael, owned and ridden by Mimi Lufkin (PA).......................................................68.400% 6(T). Talisman, owned and ridden by Jeanne McDonald (PA) ..........................................67.400% 4. Rolling Rock, owned and ridden by Sara Wobker (NC) ...........................................68.000% 6(T). WWA Colino, owned by Karen Potts (OH); ridden by Kristin Stein (OH) .................67.400% 5. Shivarno, owned and ridden by Paula Keller (PA) ...................................................67.400% 6. Luck Dragon, owned and ridden by Katie Passerotti (PA) .......................................67.000% 7. Night Music, owned and ridden by Cathy Fletcher (NC) ..........................................65.800% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 8. Ivanhoe, owned and ridden by Annette Hildabrand (VA) ........................................65.800% First Level Adult Amateur Championship CH: Vodina, Dutch Warmblood by Aktion; bred by G. Toonen (NED); Great American Insurance Group/USDF owned and ridden by Sally Hoedebecke (MD) .........................................................72.895% RS: Festivo RS, Andalusian by Gaucho III; bred by Juan Rodriguez (USA); Training Level Junior/Young Rider Championship owned and ridden by Emily Copeland (GA) ............................................................69.474% CH: Rembrandt, Danish Warmblood by Loudini; bred by Pia GraugaardJensen (DEN); owned and ridden by Devon Seery (PA) ...........................................72.000% 3. Rapunzel, owned and ridden by Angela Mirarchi (NC) ............................................66.974% 4. Playboy, owned and ridden by Joyce Giles (NC) ......................................................64.342% RS: Tantallon Timeless Elegance, Anglo Arabian Cross by Benlea Rambler; bred by Estate of Margaret Raymond (VA); owned and ridden by Nutmeg Phalon (VA).......67.800% 5. Shivarno, owned and ridden by Paula Keller (PA) ................................................... 62.632% 3. Dakota, owned by Brenda Duet (NC); ridden by Hannah Shook (NC) .....................67.600% 6. HC Sangria, owned and ridden by Barbara Hedgepeth (NC) ................................... 61.842% 7. Mahantango, owned and ridden by Karen Rice (VA) ................................................61.184% 4(T). Trueblue Goldmine, owned by Chrystal Coffelt-Wood (PA); ridden by Ciara Danese (PA) ..................................................................................67.200% 8. Flash Tate, owned by Lynn Tate (NC); ridden by Sally Vivrette (NC) ........................60.789%

Jaralyn Finn and Darius, Intermediate I Freestyle, and Suzanne Mullen, president NCDCTA; Joan Humphrey, ‘S’ judge; and Betsy Minton, Great American Insurance Group representative

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2010 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championships Results


Great American Insurance Group/USDF Second Level Freestyle Championship

CH: Montana, Danish Warmblood by Rambo; bred and owned by Barbara Duet (NC); ridden by Hannah Shook (NC) ................................................................................ 74.737% RS: Eternaluma, Thoroughbred; owned and ridden by Logan Elliott (MD) ...................66.974% 3. Sam I Am, owned and ridden by Emily Lanier (NC) ................................................65.395% 4. Carlyle, owned and ridden by Hannah Pierucci (VA) ................................................65.132% 5. Tiger Lilly, owned and ridden by Elizabeth Williams (OH) ......................................64.868% 6. Rembrandt, owned and ridden by Devon Seery (PA)...............................................63.947% 7. His Royal Highness, owned and ridden by Forrest Hall (NC) ...................................63.289% 8. Ferrero, owned and ridden by Jennifer Foulon (MD) ...............................................62.500%

CH: Aliea, Oldenburg by Art Deco; bred by Tiffany Hattler (VA); owned and ridden by Sonya Hunt (VA) ....................................................................71.979% RS: Floete, Hanoverian; owned by Norma Fox (MD) ridden by Barbara Strawson (MD) 69.375% 3. Sir Gallahad, owned and ridden by Darcy Miller-Brown (PA) ................................. 68.125%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Third Level Adult Amateur Championship

CH: Ulster, Dutch Warmblood; owned and ridden by Erin Laurent (NJ) ........................66.047% RS: Whisper, Dutch Warmblood by Norway; bred by C. Dijkstra-Lycklama (NED); owned and ridden by Lara Moody...........................................................................65.000% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 3. Landor SB, owned and ridden by Donna Christopher (NC) .....................................63.953% First Level Open Championship 4. Landgravin-W, owned and ridden by Meredith Wilson (NC) ...................................63.605% CH: Action Ace, Dutch Warmblood by Ijsselmeer; bred by Sandi Lieb (FL); 5. Flying W Farms Princess Calista, owned and ridden by Samuel Garwood (NC) .......63.256% owned by Mary Winchell (VA) ridden by Danielle Rowland (VA)..............................71.579% 6. Phoenix, owned and ridden by Wendy Bebie (VA)...................................................63.023% RS: Zoe Isabella, Dutch Warmblood; owned by Sharyl Hilliard (OH) 7. Hoover, owned and ridden by Wendy Bebie (VA) .....................................................62.791% ridden by Kristin Stein (OH) ...................................................................................70.395% 8. Victory Park, owned and ridden by Susan Faulkner (SC) .........................................61.163% 3. Sandarac, owned and ridden by Rebecca Langwost-Barlow (MD) ...........................68.947% 4. Renzi, owned and ridden by Amanda Silver (Washington, DC) ...............................68.684% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 5. Semply Irresistable, owned by Melissa Viviano (OH); ridden by Tawny Williamson (OH).......................................................................... 68.158% Third Level Junior/Young Rider Championship 6. Don Valentino, owned by Mary Cunningham (NC); ridden by Brendan Curtis (NC) . 67.632% CH: FDR, Oldenburg; owned and ridden by Katherine Abrams (VA)................................65.116% 7. Fhitzgerald, owned by Maurine Swanson (PA); ridden by John Amber (PA) ............66.842% RS: My Maxwell, Hanoverian by Mytens; bred by Martina Schloch (USA); owned by Lisa Gorsuch (NC) ridden by Molly Paris (NC) ........................................ 64.419% 8. Daybreak, owned by Jennifer Smith (FL); ridden by Jennifer Baumert (SC) ............66.053% 3. Idolace, owned and ridden by Keni Kerin (NC)........................................................64.302% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 4. Der Radetzky Moonbeam, owned and ridden by Ashley Zatloukal (MD) ..................63.488%

First Level Freestyle Championship CH: Talisman, Oldenburg by Tantris; bred by Andrea Parker (PA); owned and ridden by Jeanne McDonald (PA) ..........................................................69.688% RS: Black Lace, Friesian; owned by Christine Carr (PA) ridden by Evelyn Pfoutz (MD) ..67.708% 3. Brav-o, owned and ridden by Robyn Davis Hahn (NC) ...........................................67.604% 4. Hillside Muse, owned and ridden by Kim Bodoh (VA)..............................................64.896% 5. Sonnys Golden Lynx, owned and ridden by Karen Young (NC).................................63.542%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Third Level Open Championship

CH: Fenice, Hanoverian by Feiner Stern; bred by Marefield Meadows Inc. (VA); owned and ridden by Brandi Benedict (VA) ............................................................ 70.233% RS: Watch Me, Dutch Warmblood by Sir Sinclair; bred by M. Coomans (NED); owned Iron Spring Farm Inc. (PA); ridden by Alex Robertson (FL).......................... 66.512% 3. Doc Holliday, owned and ridden by Anne Aloi (VA) ................................................. 65.814% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 4. Constantin, owned and ridden by Brandi Benedict (VA) ..........................................65.116% Second Level Adult Amateur Championship 5. Vested Interest, owned by Sarah Atkinson (NC); ridden by Rebecca Nelles (NC) .....63.953% CH: Meinse 439, Friesian by Heinse; bred by J. Wal (NED); 6. Vico, owned and ridden by Laura Pendleton (NC) ....................................................63.721% owned Iron Springs Farm Inc. (PA) ridden by ridden by Mary Alice Malone (PA) ...... 67.738% 7. Kaboom, owned by Miranda Cadwell (NC); ridden by Sara Schmitt (NJ).................63.605% RS: Vodina, Dutch Warmblood by Aktion; bred by G. Toonen (NED); 8. Sweet Rock Solid, owned by Louise Rascoe (NC); ridden by Bailey Cook (NC) .........63.023% owned and ridden by Sally Hoedebecke (MD) .........................................................65.952% 3. Festivo RS, owned and ridden by Emily Copeland (GA ............................................65.595% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 4. Maeije 440, owned and ridden by Mary Alice Malone (PA)...................................... 63.810% Third Level Freestyle Championship 5. Razzmatazz, owned and ridden by Tina Cook (NC) ................................................. 62.619% CH: FDR, Oldenburg; owned and ridden by Katherine Abrams (VA)...............................69.583% 6. WeltAmor, owned and ridden by Amy Miller (NC) ...................................................60.833% RS: Leggendarre, Oldenburg by Leggiero; bred by Enno Barre (GER); 7. Magda, owned and ridden by Liz Bromberg (NC) ................................................... 60.714% owned by Tamera Blazin (NJ) ridden by Sara Schmitt (NJ).....................................68.229% 8. Aliea, owned and ridden by Sonya Hunt (VA) ..........................................................60.119% 3. Kaboom, owned by Miranda Cadwell (NC); ridden by Sara Schmitt (NJ)................. 64.271%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Second Level Junior/Young Rider Championship CH: Freewill, Oldenburg; owned and ridden by Jami Edwards (NC) .............................. 69.167% RS: Ferrero, Hanoverian by Federweisser; bred by Ralph Murzen (GER); owned and ridden by Jennifer Foulon .....................................................................63.929% 3. My Maxwell, owned by Lisa Gorsuch (NC); ridden by Molly Paris (NC).....................63.571% 4. Vivace, owned and ridden by April Trimmer (VA)....................................................63.452% 5. Boutonniere, owned and ridden by Erica Schwotzer (PA) ........................................61.071% 6. Der Radetzky Moonbeam, owned and ridden by Ashley Zatloukal (MD) ..................60.000% 7. Deces Teddy Lynx, owned and ridden by Caitlin Puller (VA) ....................................55.952%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Second Level Open Championship CH: Shakespeare RSF, Hanoverian by Sandro Hit; bred and owned by Maurine Swanson (PA); ridden by John Amber (PA)................................69.524% RS: Duvent, Hanoverian; owned by Melinda Walton (VA) ridden by Silva Martin (PA) ..69.048% 3. Chesapeake, owned and ridden by Rebecca Langwost-Barlow (MD) ....................... 67.738% 4. Kaboom, owned by Miranda Cadwell (NC); ridden by Sara Schmitt (NJ).................66.905% 5. Rubinred, owned and ridden by Dawn Weniger (NC) ..............................................66.548% 6. Querido, owned by Pamela Thomson (VA); ridden by Michelle Campbell (VA) ........66.429% 7. Filosopher, owned and ridden by Brandi Benedict (VA) .......................................... 66.071% 8. PF Karolina King, owned by Penny Stuckey (NC); ridden by Peter Nordlander (NC) ..65.595%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Fourth Level Adult Amateur Championship CH: Rock Star, Oldenburg by Rubinstein I; bred by Inke Nolte (GER); owned and ridden by Denise Cole ...........................................................................66.829% RS: Weltgraf, Oldenburg by Weltstern; bred by Eleanor Eltoft (NC); owned and ridden by Wendy Taylor (NC)................................................................58.902% 3. Close the Deal, owned and ridden by Rebecca Polan (VA) .......................................58.049% 4. Shenandoah, owned and ridden by Lynne Kuehner ................................................. 51.220%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Fourth Level Open Championship CH: DeWert, Hanoverian by Don Frederico; bred by Gert Sander (GER); owned and ridden by Jennifer Baumert (SC) ..........................................................67.683% RS: Watch Me, Dutch Warmblood by Sir Sinclair; bred by M. Coomans (NED); owned Iron Springs Farm Inc. (PA) ridden Alex Robertson (FL) ...............................65.122% 3. Radetzky, owned and ridden by Robin Brueckmann (NC) ....................................... 64.146% 4. Brio, owned and ridden by Jaralyn Finn (MD) ........................................................ 63.415% 5. Leggendarre, owned by Tamera Blazin (NJ); ridden by Sara Schmitt (NJ) .............. 62.927% 6. Marcola, owned by Diane Isenhour (NC); ridden by Christina Shehan (NC) ............62.805% 7. Moud, owned by Karen Waldron (VA); ridden by Lynn Jendrowski (VA) ..................59.390% 8. Ladylike, owned and ridden by Elizabeth Moore (NC).............................................56.829%

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5. Marwick, owned by Wanda Escobar (VA); ridden by Patrick Tigchelaar (VA) .......... 63.421% 6. Picasso’s Bleu, owned and ridden by Lisa Lewis-Greene (NJ)..................................62.807% 7. My Cousin Veni, owned and ridden by Peter Green (VA) .......................................... 61.842% CH: Rock Star, Oldenburg by Rubinstein I; bred by Inke Nolte (GER); owned and ridden by Denise Cole (GA) ................................................................... 74.792% 8. Kinaeda, owned and ridden by Susan Cooper (VA) .................................................. 61.667% RS: Radetzky, Trakehner by Pyatt Charly; bred by Kaj Jensen (DEN); owned and ridden by Robin Brueckmann (NC) .......................................................69.583% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 3. Titus, owned and ridden by Rhonda Dretel (CT) ......................................................69.271% Intermediate I Freestyle Championship 4. Shapiro, owned and ridden by Lynn Jendrowski (VA).............................................. 69.167% CH: Darius, Oldenburg by Don Primero; owned by Alexandra Dane (MA) 5. Moud, owned by Karen Waldron (VA); ridden by Lynn Jendrowski (VA) .................. 66.146% ridden by Jaralyn Finn (MD)....................................................................................71.875% RS: Gentleman, Hanoverian by Grusus; owned and ridden by Kristin Herzing (PA) ......65.625%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Junior Team Championship

Great American Insurance Group/USDF

CH: Daverden, Hanoverian by Davignport; bred by Angela Barilar (MD) and Intermediate II Open Championship High Point Hanoverians (MD); owned and ridden by Kaitlin Blythe (NC).................63.153% CH: Catus, Bavarian; owned and ridden by Christine Betz (MD) ................................... 61.579% RS: Darius, Oldenburg; owned by Alexandra Dane (MA) ridden by Jaralyn Finn (MD) .... 58.816% Great American Insurance Group/USDF

Young Rider Team Championship

Great American Insurance Group/USDF CH: FA Patriot, Half Arabian by Flurry of Ca-Lyn; bred by Jerry Thornton (USA); owned and ridden by Jessica Zoskey (VA) .................................................................. 65.789 Grand Prix Open Championship CH: Santos Utopia, Dutch Warmblood by Flemmingh; bred by H.A.M. Creemers (NED); Great American Insurance Group/USDF owned Iron Spring Farm Inc. (PA); ridden by Alex Robertson (FL)..........................66.879% RS: Medaillon, Dutch Warmblood by Amulet; owned by Karen Turner (MD) Prix St. Georges Adult Amateur Championship ridden by Janna Dyer (MD) ....................................................................................64.397% CH: Rock Star, Oldenburg by Rubinstein I; bred by Inke Nolte (GER); owned and ridden by Denise Cole (GA) ................................................................... 63.553% RS: Gentleman, Hanoverian by Grusus; bred by Kathryn and Jeffrey Nesbit (VA) Great American Insurance Group/USDF owned and ridden by Kristin Herzing (PA).............................................................. 62.632% Grand Prix Freestyle Championship 3. Nando, owned and ridden by Anne Hurwitz (MD)................................................... 61.974% CH: Medaillon, Dutch Warmblood by Amulet; owned by Karen Turner (MD) 4. Warkando VT, owned and ridden by Christina Robinson (NC) ................................. 60.921% ridden by Janna Dyer (MD) .................................................................................... 71.500% 5. Domminique, owned and ridden by Barbara Bonk (DE) .........................................59.868% 6. Agathon, owned and ridden by Theresa Horne (NC) ............................................... 59.737% Region 2 Results 7. L’Amour, owned and ridden by Melissa Palmer (VA) ............................................... 59.737% 8. Windsor, owned and ridden by Janet Sarn (NC)...................................................... 58.816% The 2010 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Region 2 Dressage Championships were held Great American Insurance Group/USDF September 9-12 in Traverse City, MI. Prix St. Georges Open Championship

CH: Rosevelt, Hanoverian by Rotspon; bred by Henry Peters (GER); owned by Claudine Kundrun (FL) ridden by Allison Brock (FL)............................... 68.421% RS: Sea Lord, Thoroughbred; owned by Shannon Stimson (VA) ridden by Silva Martin (PA) .................................................................................... 67.632% 3(T). Marwick, owned by Wanda Escobar (VA); ridden by Patrick Tigchelaar (VA) .......... 67.632% 3(T). Supertimes, owned by Lani Tigchelaar (VA); ridden by Patrick Tigchelaar (VA) ...... 67.632% 5. Picasso’s Bleu, owned and ridden by Lisa Lewis-Greene (NJ)..................................65.658% 6. Siep, owned by Marlene Sipes (VA); ridden by Pati Pierucci (VA) ............................65.526% 7. Kinaeda, owned and ridden by Susan Cooper (VA) .................................................. 64.737% 8. Silco, owned and ridden by Holly Wilmoth (VA) ..................................................... 62.237%

Judges: Hilda Gurney (S), Sandra Hotz (S), Joan Macartney (S), Susan Malone-Casey (S), Anita Owen (S), R. Scott Peterson (S), Debbie Riehl-Rodriguez (S), Gary Rockwell (O).

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Training Level Adult Amateur Championship

CH: Poukha, Westfalen by Parademarsch I; bred by Rudolf Lange (GER); owned and ridden by Cari Saloch (WI) ...................................................................73.200% RS: Fiesty Star, Holsteiner by Franat; bred by Kathleen Peterson (MI); owned and ridden by Kristy Hume (MI) ................................................................. 71.600% 3. Amidala, owned and ridden by Sara Davisson (IA) .................................................68.400% 4. Won Torrid Affair, owned and ridden by Christy Thuer (IN) ....................................67.400% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 5. Danielle, owned and ridden by Jennifer Maull (MI).................................................67.400% 6. Jörn Fan Synaeda, owned and ridden by Tamara Holsinger-Robinson (MI) .............67.200% Intermediate I Adult Amateur Championship 7. Remington, owned and ridden by Elizabeth Ostrovetz (MI) ....................................67.000% CH: Nando, Dutch Warmblood by Haarlem; bred by J.T. Berends (NED); owned and ridden by Anne Hurwitz (MD)...............................................................63.596% 8. Whisper an Ekko, owned and ridden by Stacey Lawrence (MI) ...............................66.800% RS: Gentleman, Hanoverian by Grusus; bred by Kathryn and Jeffrey Nesbit (VA); owned and ridden by Kristin Herzing (PA)..............................................................63.246% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 3. Welkin, owned and ridden by Amy Bresky (NC)......................................................62.895% Training Level Junior/Young Rider Championship 4. Nurito, owned and ridden by Wendy Smith-Boone (VA ........................................... 62.632% CH: Romance GP, Swedish Warmblood by Ravell 959; bred by Virge Johansson (SWE); owned by Ginna Frantz (IL) ridden by Amy Schierbeek (IL) ...................................73.000% 5. Warkando VT, owned and ridden by Christina Robinson (NC) ................................. 57.632% RS: Weltliebchen, Hanoverian by Weltmeyer; owned and ridden by Lauren Prince (MI) ..70.600% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 3. Rivelle, owned and ridden by Lily Cole (MI)............................................................70.400% 4. SG First Impression, owned and ridden by Haley Reinecke (MI)..............................69.600% Intermediate I Junior/Young Rider Championship 5. Adlige, owned by Laura Meengs (MI); ridden by Marlena Vandestreek (MI) ............69.400% CH: Cape Town, Dutch Warmblood by Michelangelo; bred by K.G. Van Dellen (NED); owned and ridden by Hannah Shook (NC) ..............................................................67.500% 6. Parvus, owned by Ruth Hill-Schorsch (MI); ridden by Amanda Nardone (MI).........68.000% 7. Axelwaard, owned and ridden by Natalie Madge (MI).............................................67.200% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 8. Champs Proof, owned and ridden by Kylie Heitman (MI) ........................................66.600%

Intermediate I Open Championship

CH: Rosevelt, Hanoverian by Rotspon; bred by Henry Peters (GER); owned by Claudine Kundrun (FL) ridden by Allison Brock (FL)............................... 72.018% RS: Supertimes, Dutch Warmblood by Good Times; bred by E. Van Zwol-Paulusma (NED); owned by Patrick and Lani Tigchelaar (VA) ridden by Patrick Tigchelaar (VA) .......68.246% 3. Sea Lord, owned by Shannon Stimson (VA); ridden by Silva Martin (PA) ................65.088% 4. Wynn Velten, owned by Leslie Cline (NC); ridden by Jennifer Baumert (SC) ............ 63.421%

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Great American Insurance Group/USDF Training Level Open Championship CH: Mojito, Hanoverian; owned and ridden by Paula Kubicki (OH) ...............................74.400% RS: Foley, Hanoverian by Fabuleux; bred by Barbara Putnam (IA); owned and ridden by Amanda Johnson (WI) .........................................................72.600% 3. Ronja, owned by Maureen Crump (IL); ridden by Silvia Geyer (WI) ....................... 71.400%


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All Jokes Aside, owned by Catherine Kamenish (KY); ridden by Jennifer Grant (OH) . 71.000% Royal Heir, owned and ridden by Tena Frieling (MI)................................................70.200% Reesling, owned by Tracey Schork (MI); ridden by Jessie Myers (MI).......................69.800% Donnerstolz, owned and ridden by Sandra Tull (MI) ...............................................69.800% Bolei, owned by Paula Hedlund (IA); ridden by Sue Thome (MI).............................68.800%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF First Level Adult Amateur Championship

Great American Insurance Group/USDF First Level Junior/Young Rider Championship CH: RS: 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Noah’s Art, Warmblood; owned and ridden by Jillian Johnson (MI)........................69.605% Superstition, Hanoverian Cross; owned and ridden by Jacob Goodale (MI) .............65.000% Adlige, owned by Laura Meengs (MI); ridden by Marlena Vandestreek (MI) ............64.474% Luce Della Luna, owned and ridden by Kayli Pioszak (MI) ...................................... 63.553% Proteus, owned by Julie Julian (IL); ridden by Rosemary Julian-Simoes (IL)...........63.289% Golden Son, owned by George Halkett (MI); ridden by Emily Jackson (MI)............. 62.763% Lyric, owned by David Young (MI); ridden by Kelsey Young (MI).............................62.368% FSF King Me, owned and ridden by Abigail Melvin (MI)........................................... 61.974%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF First Level Open Championship

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CH: U Go Girl, Dutch Warmblood by Royal Dutch/Bentley; bred by Sandra Heinrichs (TX) and Silver Hill Stables (TX); owned by Marilyn Johnson (IL) ridden by Heather McCarthy (IL) ........................... 72.763% RS: Inquisitive, Hanoverian; owned by Sarah Behrendt (MI) ridden by Christopher Gentner (MI) .......................................................................70.658% 3(T). Gylano, owned by Sophia Daukus (IL); ridden by Amanda Johnson (WI) ...............70.000% 3(T). Bella Luna GP, owned by Ginna Frantz (IL); ridden by Agata Rekucka (IL) .............70.000% 5. Bolero CXLVIII, owned by Hampton Green Farm (MI); ridden by Maria Lithander (FL) ..............................................................................69.079% 6. Saphira, owned by John McGuire (IL); ridden by Heather McCarthy (IL) ................68.947% 7. Anderson, owned by Maggie Levy (MI); ridden by Shawn Ozker-Ragsdale (MI) ......67.895% 8. Rugby, owned and ridden by Debbie McCaughtry (PA) ...........................................67.895%

Cari Saloch and Poukha, Training Level Adult Amateur champion; Anita Owen, ‘S’ judge; and Ken Levy, Region 2 director

CH: Bella Luna GP, Oldenburg by Lehnsritter; bred by Melissa Murff (TX) and Quail Ridge Farm (TX); owned by Ginna Frantz (IL) ridden by Agata Rekucka (IL) ..70.000% RS: Romance GP, Swedish Warmblood by Ravell 959; bred by Virge Johansson (SWE); owned by Ginna Frantz (IL) ridden by Amy Schierbeek (IL) ................................... 69.167%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Second Level Adult Amateur Championship CH: Gusto, Westfalen by Guarantor; bred by Jayne Ayers (WI); owned and ridden by Ann Libert (WI) ....................................................................70.476% RS: D’Artagnan, Hanoverian by Don Primero; bred by Johann Quast (GER); owned and ridden by Martina Minor (OH)..............................................................66.786% 3. Feldspar, owned and ridden by Marva Blais (MI)....................................................64.405% 4. Absolut Teyn, owned by Nancy Ray (MI); ridden by Laura Hagen (MI) ...................63.929% 5. Westlite, owned and ridden by Carrie Biederstadt (IL) ........................................... 62.619% 6. Meridian, owned and ridden by Maggie Ball (OH) ..................................................62.024% 7. Chopard, owned and ridden by Susan Maurais (IN)................................................ 61.429% 8. Pennies from Heaven, owned and ridden by Joanne Joy (IL) ...................................59.286%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Second Level Junior/Young Rider Championship CH: RS: 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Rapidash, Westfalen; owned and ridden by Sarah Shanahan (MI) .......................... 66.190% Sam, Belgian Warmblood; owned and ridden by Mattie Nelson (MI) ......................65.476% Wynshire’s Valiant, owned and ridden by Elisabeth Maurer (MI)............................63.690% Adagio, owned by Donna Stockton (IL); ridden by Rosemary Julian-Simoes (IL) .... 63.333% Proteus, owned by Julie Julian (IL); ridden by Rosemary Julian-Simoes (IL)........... 63.214% Welto, owned and ridden by Fraser Brown (IL) ......................................................62.857% Gabriel, owned by Robert Oury (IL); ridden by Jessica Valenti (IL).........................60.833% Donora, owned by Kelly Vogel (IL); ridden by Ashley Vogel (IL) ..............................54.524%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Second Level Open Championship CH: Ziezo, Dutch Warmblood by Sajarlo (Showtime); bred by Paardencentrum De Dalhoeve (NED); owned by Albert Gesierich (MI) ridden by Vanessa Voltman (MI) ... 65.357% RS: Idolo Americano HGF, Pura Raza Espanola by Idilio II; owned by Hampton Green Farm (MI) ridden by Maria Lithander (FL)....................................65.238% 3. Wagner, owned by Alma Ericson (IL); ridden by Amy Walker-Basak (IL) ...............63.452% 4. Werner, owned by Linda Henderson (OH); ridden by Joanne White (OH) ...............63.095% 5. Mintse 384 Sport, owned by Robert DeBoer (MI); ridden by Brad Cutshall (MI) ..... 62.143% 6. Gylano, owned by Sophia Daukus (IL); ridden by Amanda Johnson (WI) ............... 61.548% 7. Rugged Elegance, owned by Linda Henderson (OH); ridden by Joanne White (OH) ..60.833% 8. Whimsical, owned and ridden by Michele Renshaw (TN) ........................................60.595%

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CH: Gusto, Westfalen by Guarantor; bred by Jayne Ayers (WI); owned and ridden by Ann Libert (WI) .....................................................................73.421% RS: Sijmen fon LaClar, Friesian by Jorrit 363; bred by LaVerne Kauffman (IN); owned and ridden by Barbara Hanus (IL) ..............................................................69.868% 3. Fiesty Star, owned and ridden by Kristy Hume (MI) ................................................ 67.237% 4. CA Davign, owned and ridden by Judy Coats (MI)...................................................66.842% 5. Solotanzer, owned and ridden by Betty Cook (MI) ..................................................65.658% 6. Savannah, owned by Linda Berry (MI); ridden by Megan Berry (MI) .......................65.132% 7. Amidala, owned and ridden by Sara Davisson (IA) .................................................64.868% 8. Dimitri, owned and ridden by DeAnne Glenn (IL) ...................................................62.500%

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Great American Insurance Group/USDF Second Level Freestyle Championship

4. Polensio, owned by Tamsyn Sweetman (MI); ridden by Emma Leestma (MI) .......... 61.829% 5. A Pillar of Cloud, owned and ridden by Sarah Marquardt (MI) ...............................60.488% 6. Sam I Am, owned and ridden by Suzannah Simon (MI) ..........................................59.878% CH: Wagner, Dutch Warmblood by Krack C; bred by Stal De Breuk (NED); owned by Alma Ericson (IL) ridden by Amy Walker-Basak (IL) ..............................70.938% 7. Franat’s Fantom, owned and ridden by Kelsey Lawrence (MI)................................. 56.951% RS: Wynshire’s Valiant, Welsh Cob; owned and ridden by Elisabeth Maurer (MI)..........68.542% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 3. Gabriel, owned by Robert Oury (IL); ridden by Jessica Valenti (IL).........................64.375% 4. Whimsical, owned and ridden by Michele Renshaw (TN) .........................................62.917% Fourth Level Open Championship CH: GP Delano, Rhinelander by Diamond Hit; bred by Rudi Henn (GER); owned by Ginna Frantz (IL) ridden by Kassandra Barteau (IL) ..............................69.756% Great American Insurance Group/USDF RS: Sandez, Dutch Warmblood by Negro; bred by H Van Der Zalm (NED); Third Level Adult Amateur Championship owned by Robert and Lori Monette (WI) ridden by Jochen Hippenstiel (IL) ............67.805% CH: D’Artagnan, Hanoverian by Don Primero; bred by Johann Quast (GER); 3. Vermeer, owned by Charles Smith (OH); ridden by Jennifer Roth (OH) ...................66.829% owned and ridden by Martina Minor (OH)..............................................................65.930% 4. Dreams Come True, owned and ridden by Jochen Hippenstiel (IL) ..........................65.000% RS: Sinaebeau, Dutch Warmblood by Cavalier; bred by W. Ruiter (USA); owned and ridden by Amy Grahn (IL) ....................................................................65.698% 5. Ayrus, owned by Kathy Hogue (IN); ridden by Lauren Marshall (IN) ......................64.878% 3. Unexpected Gift, owned and ridden by Tracy Baugh (MI) .......................................65.349% 6. Poly Graf, owned by Sandra Herrick (IL); ridden by Sarah Hippenstiel (IL) ............64.634% 4. Ricochet, owned and ridden by Randi Heathman (MI) ............................................63.488% 7. Sweet Elegance, owned by Charlotte Kraszewski (IL); ridden by Heather McCarthy (IL)............................................................................64.024% 5. Lacey, owned and ridden by Susan Maurais (IN) ....................................................60.930% 8. Mendelsohn, owned by Joy McCourt (MI); ridden by Janelle Tuck (MI)....................63.902% 6. Isabella, owned and ridden by Tracee Horn (MI) .................................................... 60.814% 7. 8.

Adel, owned and ridden by Kim DeKett (MI) ...........................................................59.535% Great American Insurance Group/USDF Absolut Teyn, owned by Nancy Ray (MI); ridden by Laura Hagen (MI) ...................58.953%

Fourth Level Freestyle Championship

CH: Willow, Hanoverian by Wolkenglanz; bred by Tanja Finck (GER); owned and ridden by Robyn Weston (MI) ...............................................................70.833% RS: Florestano, Westfalen by Florestan I; bred by Helmut Vorwig (GER); CH: Sam, Belgian Warmblood; owned and ridden by Mattie Nelson (MI) ......................62.907% owned and ridden by Emily Wright (OH) ...............................................................66.562% RS: Oxford, Dutch Warmblood; owned and ridden by Nicole Chiappetti (IL) ................62.093% 3. Learo, owned and ridden by Jessica Davis (WI) ...................................................... 61.042% 3. Nicodemus, owned and ridden by Lauren Doyle (MI)..............................................60.000% 4. Neoliet, owned by Andrea De Leo (IL); ridden by Ken McGrath (IL) ........................57.708% 4. Rapidash, owned and ridden by Sarah Shanahan (MI) ...........................................59.302% 5. Something Fishy, owned and ridden by Sherri Timmerman (MI) .............................58.953% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 6. Display, owned by Rosalind Kinstler (MI); ridden by Josefine Hoetzel (MI) .............55.698% Junior Team Championship 7. Fantassia, owned by Terri Boyagian (MI); ridden by Tara Mason (MI) .................... 54.186% CH: Oxford, Dutch Warmblood; owned and ridden by Nicole Chiappetti (IL) ................60.270% 8. Donora, owned by Kelly Vogel (IL); ridden by Ashley Vogel (IL) ...............................53.721%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Third Level Junior/Young Rider Championship

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Third Level Open Championship CH: Benise, Hanoverian by Breitling W; bred by Ruth and Jurgen Hoops (GER); owned and ridden by Judith Kelly (MI) ...................................................................70.349% RS: Wagner, Dutch Warmblood by Krack C; bred by Stal De Breuk (NED); owned by Alma Ericson (IL) ridden by Amy Walker-Basak (IL) ..............................67.907% 3. Ziezo, owned by Albert Gesierich (MI); ridden by Vanessa Voltman (MI).................66.047% 4. Majestic’s Black Pearl, owned and ridden by Ylva Axelsson (MI)............................. 64.651% 5. Mendelsohn, owned by Joy McCourt (MI); ridden by Janelle Tuck (MI)....................63.256% 6. Nocturne, owned by Amy Redwantz (MI); ridden by Susan Snethkamp (MI)........... 61.860% 7. Buenos Noches, owned by Angela Hambrick (OH); ridden by Therese Evans (OH) .. 61.744% 8. Merrick RVRW, owned by Jennifer Carol (OH); ridden by Jennifer Grant (OH) ........ 61.628%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Third Level Freestyle Championship

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Young Rider Team Championship CH: Florestano, Westfalen by Florestan I; bred by Helmut Vorwig (GER); owned and ridden by Emily Wright (OH) ............................................................... 58.158%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Prix St. Georges Adult Amateur Championship CH: Reflex, Dutch Warmblood by Cabochon; bred by E. Feberwee (NED); owned and ridden by Carole Allgauer (IL) ..............................................................63.947% RS: Sambuca Extra, Dutch Warmblood by Lucky Light; bred by J.H. Haarrman (NED); owned and ridden by Courtney MacDonald (MI).....................................................62.500% 3. O’ Shining One, owned and ridden by Linda Larisch (IL) ........................................ 61.447% 4. Wildest Dream, owned and ridden by Elizabeth Juliano (OH) ................................ 61.053% 5. Grafenlust, owned and ridden by Kristine Krupa (WI) ............................................59.868% 6. Santorini, owned and ridden by Lynne Taylor (IL) ..................................................59.474% 7. Ducasse, owned and ridden by Elizabeth Juliano (OH) ...........................................57.895% 8. Moncasin, owned and ridden by Joann Smith (OH) ................................................ 57.632%

CH: Sinaebeau, Dutch Warmblood by Cavalier; bred by W. Ruiter (USA); owned and ridden by Amy Grahn (IL) ....................................................................68.542% RS: Sam, Belgian Warmblood; owned and ridden by Mattie Nelson (MI) ......................64.896% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 3. Fantassia, owned by Terri Boyagian (MI); ridden by Tara Mason (MI) .................... 59.167% Prix St. Georges Junior/Young Rider Championship CH: Willow, Hanoverian by Wolkenglanz; bred by Tanja Finck (GER); Great American Insurance Group/USDF owned and ridden by Robyn Weston (MI) ...............................................................63.684% Fourth Level Adult Amateur Championship RS: Weltano, Hanoverian by Weltmeyer; bred by Gerhard Rolfes (GER); CH: Sam Gerida, Dutch Warmblood by Metall; bred by J. Hermanussen (NED); owned and ridden by Lauren Nelson (IL)................................................................63.289% owned and ridden by Chris Federer (NV) ................................................................59.878% 3. Polensio, owned by Tamsyn Sweetman (MI); ridden by Emma Leestma (MI) ..........60.000% RS: Solar Eclipse, Anglo Trakehner by Schoenfelder; bred by Rose Allen (USA); 4. Rampal, owned by Laura Headley (OH); owned and ridden by Annie Campbell (OH) ............................................................55.854% ridden by Cassandra Hummert-Johnson (OH) ........................................................57.368% 3. Conway, owned and ridden by Carol Cooper (MI) ................................................... 54.146% 5. Franat’s Fantom, owned and ridden by Kelsey Lawrence (MI)................................. 57.105% 4. Top Gun, owned and ridden by Scott Redwantz (MI) .............................................. 53.537%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Fourth Level Junior/Young Rider Championship

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Prix St. Georges Open Championship

CH: Sir Ricco, Trakehner by Enrico Caruso; bred by Perlebach Trakehners (NE); CH: Florestano, Westfalen by Florestan I; bred by Helmut Vorwig (GER); owned by Molly Fine (IL) ridden by Jochen Hippenstiel (IL) ...................................68.684% owned and ridden by Emily Wright (OH) ...............................................................64.634% RS: GP Delano, Rhinelander by Diamond Hit; bred by Rudi Henn (GER); RS: Rotspon’s Crusador, Hanoverian by Rotspon; bred by Johann-Christian owned by Ginna Frantz (IL) ridden by Kassandra Barteau (IL) ..............................68.553% Stellenfleth Eggers (GER); owned and ridden by Jennifer Harding (OH) .................63.780% 3. Dreams Come True, owned and ridden by Jochen Hippenstiel (IL) .......................... 68.158% 3. Willow, owned and ridden by Robyn Weston (MI) ..................................................63.659% 4. Ebikur, owned by Patricia Gillian (IL); ridden by Nichole Smith (IL) ......................66.842%

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Idilio, owned by Hampton Green Farm (MI); ridden by Maria Lithander (FL) .........65.789% San Marcus, owned and ridden by Alison Allen (MI) ...............................................65.526% Albion College Lenox, owned by George Halkett (MI); ridden by Danielle Menteer (MI)............................................................................. 63.816% Wish, owned by Frank Allgauer (IL); ridden by Patricia Becker (IL) .......................63.684%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Intermediate I Adult Amateur Championship

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R-Tistik, owned and ridden by Adrienne Pot (IL) .................................................... 60.213% Marquis, owned and ridden by Milo Mott (MI)........................................................ 57.234%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Grand Prix Freestyle Championship CH: Pip, Hanoverian by Pik Solo; bred and owned by Barrie Anderson (IA); ridden by Amanda Johnson (WI) ................................................................................65.125 RS: Pointjack, Swedish Warmblood; owned and ridden by Brad Cutshall (MI) ..............64.750%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Intermediate I Junior/Young Rider Championship

Judges: Fran Dearing (S); C. Hastings (S); William Solyntjes (S); Beverly Rogers (S); Lois Yukins (S); Maryal Barnett (S); Sue Madden-Mandas (S).

CH: Rambunctious, Dutch Warmblood Cross; owned and Great American Insurance Group/USDF ridden by Meredith Kenyon (MI).............................................................................63.289% Training Level Adult Amateur Championship RS: Weltano, Hanoverian by Weltmeyer; bred by Gerhard Rolfes (GER); CH: Don Duplo, Westfalen by Donnerhall; bred by Franz-Josef Hagen (GER) and owned and ridden by Lauren Nelson (IL)................................................................ 60.921% Henriette Hagen (GER); owned and ridden by Melissa Torreano (FL) ...................... 71.400% RS: Numero Uno, Dutch Warmblood by Inspekteur; bred by G. Eikelboom (NED); Great American Insurance Group/USDF owned and ridden by Laureen Hays (SC) ................................................................69.200% Intermediate I Open Championship 3. Amigo, owned and ridden by Darcy Gaines (KY) .....................................................69.200% CH: GP Raymeister, Holsteiner by Rantares; bred by Kenneth Borden (IL); 4. Highfield, owned and ridden by Elizabeth Spiker (FL) ............................................68.800% owned by Ginna Frantz (IL) ridden by Yvonne Barteau (IL) ...................................69.868% 5. Leonidas Van Pelt, owned and ridden by Alison Otter (FL) ......................................68.000% RS: Don Bailey, Oldenburg; owned by Elizabeth Juliano (OH) 6. Beatrix, owned and ridden by Sarah Baggette (TN)................................................67.200% ridden by George Williams (OH) ............................................................................66.974% 7. Finlanndia, owned and ridden by Sandra Piazza (SC) .............................................66.600% 3. Sir Ricco, owned by Molly Fine (IL); ridden by Jochen Hippenstiel (IL) ...................65.526% 8. Shalimar, owned and ridden by Birgitt Dagge (FL) .................................................66.600% 4. Ricardo, owned by Christine Thompson (OH); ridden by Lauren Tisdale (OH) .........65.132% 5. Ebikur, owned by Patricia Gillian (IL); ridden by Nichole Smith (IL) ......................64.474% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 6. Idilio, owned by Hampton Green Farm (MI); ridden by Maria Lithander (FL) ......... 62.105% Training Level Junior/Young Rider Championship 7. Warello, owned and ridden by Colleen Haveman, (MI) .......................................... 61.974% CH: Davign’s Dior, Hanoverian by Davignport; bred by Lunita Turner (GA) and 8. Cantana, owned and ridden by Betsy Van Dyke (MI) .............................................. 61.579% Over The Top Farm (GA); owned and ridden by Lindsey Richards, (GA)..................73.200% RS: Nereide, Oldenburg by Harvard; bred by Thole Werner (GER); owned by Sheila Zepernick (LA) ridden by Mattie Zepernick (LA) ...........................72.800% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 3. Paladine of Elysium, owned and ridden by Rachel Owens (SC) ...............................69.600% Intermediate I Freestyle Championship 4. Hero, owned by Anneliese Vogt Harber (GA); ridden by Vanessa Barnes (GA) .........69.400% CH: GP Raymeister, Holsteiner by Rantares; bred by Kenneth Borden (IL) owned by Ginna Frantz (IL) ridden by Yvonne Barteau (IL) ................................... 72.250% 5. Mis Diversify, owned and ridden by Rachel Robinson (FL) ......................................68.800% 6. Rosevelt, owned and ridden by Faye Flynn (FL) ......................................................68.800% RS: Don Bailey, Oldenburg; owned by Elizabeth Juliano (OH) ridden by George Williams (OH) ............................................................................70.625% 7. Amarula, owned by Sheila Zepernick (LA); ridden by Mattie Zepernick (LA) ..........68.400% 3. Sir Ricco, owned by Molly Fine (IL); ridden by Jochen Hippenstiel (IL) ...................69.250% 8. Pandora, owned and ridden by Holly Carter (GA) ...................................................68.200% 4. Rambunctious, owned and ridden by Meredith Kenyon (MI) ................................... 66.125% 5. Warello, owned and ridden by Colleen Haveman (MI) ............................................64.500% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 6. Falkland Dragonfly, owned and ridden by Barbara Butman (MI) ...........................63.750% Training Level Open Championship CH: Demitessa, Oldenburg by De Laurentis; bred and owned by Sally Wiley (IL); ridden by Maria Hallet (FL) .................................................................................... 71.000% Great American Insurance Group/USDF RS: Bon De Niro, Dutch Warmblood by Son De Niro; bred by J Pleiter (NED); Intermediate II Open Championship owned and ridden by Pamela Aide (FL) ..................................................................70.000% CH: GP Raymeister, Holsteiner by Rantares; bred by Kenneth Borden (IL); 3. Ruffino, owned by Kathy Burdick-Niebank (TN); ridden by Debbie Hill (AL) ..........69.200% owned by Ginna Frantz (IL) ridden by Yvonne Barteau (IL) ...................................66.447% 4. Wolkenstanza MLW, owned by Mary Lou Winn (FL); RS: Rakker, Dutch Warmblood by Gribaldi; bred by H. Rongen (NED); ridden by Maya Sniadecky (FL) .............................................................................67.800% owned and ridden by Judith Kelly (MI) ...................................................................65.000% 5. Sporting Aries, owned by Laurie Sutton (GA); ridden by Meredith Evans (GA)........65.800% 3. Pip, owned by Barrie Anderson (IA); ridden by Amanda Johnson (WI)...................64.605% 6. Finale, owned by Anne Echerd (TN); ridden by Garra Walline (TN) ........................64.600% 4. Leonardo, owned by Carolyn Kotila (MI); ridden by Judith Kelly (MI).....................64.079% 7. Regal Scout, owned by Noel Anderson (VA); ridden by Lisa Giltner (FL) .................64.400% 5. Syncro, owned and ridden by Laura Noyes (OH).....................................................63.026% 8. Winter Willow, owned by Ellinwood Brown Miegel (FL); ridden by Debbie Hill (AL)62.600% 6. Jasnieres, owned by Catherine Teifer (MI); ridden by Chloe Fullar (MI)................... 58.816%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Grand Prix Open Championship CH: Brilliant Too, Dutch Warmblood by Brilliant; bred by Michael and Sharon Poulin (FL); owned by Sharon Poulin (FL) ridden by Katherine Poulin (OH) ........... 62.766% RS: Leonardo, Hanoverian by A Jungle Prince; bred by Carsten Haack (GER); owned by Carolyn Kotila (MI) ridden by Judith Kelly (MI) ......................................62.660% 3. Pip, owned by Barrie Anderson (IA); ridden by Amanda Johnson (WI)................... 61.809% 4. Pointjack, owned and ridden by Brad Cutshall (MI) ................................................61.277% 5. Rakker, owned and ridden by Judith Kelly (MI) .......................................................61.170%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF First Level Adult Amateur Championship CH: RS: 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Amigo, Dutch Warmblood; owned and ridden by Darcy Gaines (KY).......................68.947% Pembrook, Hanoverian Cross; owned and ridden by Cindy Waund (SC) ..................68.947% Beatrix, owned and ridden by Sarah Baggette (TN)................................................68.684% Faya, owned and ridden by Elizabeth Spiker (FL) ...................................................68.553% Tanzbar, owned and ridden by Phyllis Sumner (GA) ............................................... 68.421% Wrubi, owned and ridden by Rene Kilburn (SC) ...................................................... 68.158% Lunedino, owned and ridden by Cheryl Thomas (FL) ..............................................67.895% Rivo, owned and ridden by Katharine Wooten (FL).................................................66.579%

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CH: Sambuca Extra, Dutch Warmblood by Lucky Light; bred by J.H. Haarman (NED); owned and ridden by Courtney MacDonald (MI)..................................................... 63.816% Region 3 Results RS: Santorini, Dutch Warmblood; owned and ridden by Lynne Taylor (IL) .....................61.316% 3. Reflex, owned and ridden by Carole Allgauer (IL) ...................................................59.474% 4. O’ Shining One, owned and ridden by Linda Larisch (IL) ........................................58.289% 5. Gaillard, owned and ridden by Ellen Ludtke (IL) ....................................................56.053% The 2010 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Region 3 Dressage Championships were held 6. Moncasin, owned and ridden by Joann Smith (OH) ................................................55.395% October 15-17 in Conyers, GA.


4. Aircraft, owned and ridden by Joan Sussman (NC) .................................................65.238% 5. Logan Baekkelund, owned and ridden by Mary Jean Horney (SC) ........................... 64.167% CH: Uniek, Dutch Warmblood; owned and ridden by Caroline Adams (LA) ................... 70.263% 6. Tanzbar, owned and ridden by Phyllis Sumner (GA) ............................................... 63.810% 7. Marty, owned and ridden by Angela Jett (GA)......................................................... 62.381% RS: Okidokie, Dutch Warmblood by Legaart; bred by G W Lovink (NED); owned and ridden by Mallory Kent (AL) .................................................................68.553% 8. Fala, owned and ridden by Lea Thornhill (GA) ....................................................... 61.429% 3. Nereide, owned by Sheila Zepernick (LA); ridden by Mattie Zepernick (LA) ............ 68.421% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 4. Tjalle Vande Johtanhoeve, owned by Ramsey Yanney (SC); ridden by Anne Yanney (SC) ....................................................................................66.711% Second Level Junior/Young Rider Championship 5. Davign’s Dior, owned and ridden by Lindsey Richards (GA).....................................66.711% CH: Dartagnan, Percheron Cross; owned and ridden by Leah Marks (GA) .....................66.429% 6. Paladine of Elysium, owned and ridden by Rachel Owens (SC) ...............................66.579% RS: Navarro, Dutch Warmblood by Jetset-D; bred by C.A. Roersen (NED); owned and ridden by Christina Boyd (GA).............................................................. 62.619% 7. Casin, owned and ridden by Leah Marks (GA) ........................................................66.579% 8. Laptop, owned and ridden by Jessica Gladney (GA)................................................66.447% 3. Ramazotti, owned by Sarah Crosier (GA); ridden by Caroline White (GA) .............. 61.786% 4. Ambro, owned and ridden by Jordan Schulz (FL)....................................................60.952% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 5. Poseidon, owned and ridden by Maggie Ward (GA) ................................................59.643% First Level Open Championship 6. Dunndee Burton, owned and ridden by Caroline Hoerdum (GA) .............................59.286% CH: Sanchez, Danish Warmblood; owned by Diamante Farms Inc. (FL) 7. Livesco, owned by Lara Silver (GA); ridden by Shelby Bradley (GA) ....................... 57.738% ridden by Devon Kane (FL) ..................................................................................... 73.158% RS: Bailey, Hanoverian by Belissimo M; bred by Gerhard Dustmann (GER); Great American Insurance Group/USDF owned by Elizabeth Hunter (AL) ridden by Werner Geven (GA) ...............................71.184% Second Level Open Championship 3. Ruffino, owned by Kathy Burdick-Niebank (TN); ridden by Debbie Hill (AL) ..........70.789% CH: Zephyr, Dutch Warmblood by Ravel; bred by Fam. Triemstra (NED) and 4. Watson, owned and ridden by Michael Poulin (FL) .................................................69.079% T J M. Coomans (NED); owned and ridden by Suzanne Bollman (GA) ..................... 67.976% 5. Ukon Rock, owned by Zane Weiss (FL); ridden by Eline Eckroth (FL)......................66.053% RS: Lager, Hanoverian by Longchamp; bred by Friedrich Luehrs-Behnke (GER); 6. Barkley, owned and ridden by Kathryn Stoy (MS)................................................... 65.921% owned by Gayla Dillard (GA) ridden by Linda Stallings (GA).................................. 67.262% 7. Lifeclass, owned by Donna Gafford (GA); ridden by Werner Geven (GA) ................ 64.737% 3. Bailey, owned by Elizabeth Hunter (AL); ridden by Werner Geven (GA) ................. 66.190% 8. Wynsome Heart, owned by Elizabeth Hunter (AL); 4. D’Artagnon, owned by Meredith Michelfelder (AL); ridden by Cathy Zappe (AL) .....64.524% ridden by Marjolein Geven (GA) ............................................................................. 64.737% 5. Faolan, owned and ridden by Julie Cochran (GA) ................................................... 64.167% 6. Sanchez, owned by Diamante Farms Inc. (FL); ridden by Devon Kane (FL) ............. 63.214% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 7. Wivita, owned by Donna Stegman (GA); ridden by Marjolein Geven (GA) ..............62.024% First Level Freestyle Championship 8. Barkley, owned and ridden by Kathryn Stoy (MS)...................................................57.024% CH: Favorite Affair, Welsh Cross; owned and ridden by Christy Mann (FL).....................70.000% RS: Jitske Fan Bonnie View, Friesian by Wicher 334; Great American Insurance Group/USDF bred by Klaas Wiersma (CAN) and Amelies Wiersma (CAN); owned by Holly and Auburn Skubic (FL) ridden by Auburn Skubic (FL) .................. 67.396% Second Level Freestyle Championship 3. A Cash Vantage, owned and ridden by Michelle Williams (GA)................................65.833% CH: Lauren, Hanoverian by Letkiss; bred by Otto Fuchs (VA); owned and ridden by Kristine Kuchinski-Broome (FL) ............................................65.208% 4. Liberty Please, owned and ridden by Lura Hill (TN) ............................................... 65.104% RS: Kuchi, Gypsy Vanner by The Gypsy King; bred by Dennis and Cindy Thompson (USA); 5. WW Black Magic, owned and ridden by Mary Burrows (TN) ..................................65.000% owned by Wendy Ricci (FL) ridden by Heather Caudill (FL) .....................................63.125% 6. Ricochet, owned and ridden by Renee Genther (FL) ................................................ 58.271% 3. Sea the Gray, owned by Jean Bombardo (FL); ridden by Heather Caudill (FL) ........ 59.792% 4. Whiz Bang, owned by Jean Bombardo (FL); ridden by Heather Caudill (FL) ........... 55.937% Great American Insurance Group/USDF

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CH: Control, Danish Warmblood; owned and ridden by Melody Jackson (GA) ...............68.929% Great American Insurance Group/USDF Third Level Adult Amateur Championship RS: Lauren, Hanoverian by Letkiss; bred by Otto Fuchs (VA); owned and ridden by Kristine Kuchinski-Broome (FL) ............................................ 67.738% CH: Riviera, Dutch Warmblood by Idocus; bred by Debbie Schwartz (TN); owned and ridden by Mary Austin Modic (OH) .......................................................68.256% 3. Donauwaltzer, owned and ridden by Kelley DeLaPerriere (GA) ...............................65.238%

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Great American Insurance Group/USDF First Level Junior/Young Rider Championship


RS: Kismo, Danish Warmblood by Ritterstern; bred by Tove Neilsen (DEN); owned and ridden by Lea Thornhill (GA) ................................................................66.628% 3. Festina, owned and ridden by Holly Spencer (SC) ................................................... 66.279% 4. Artistic, owned and ridden by Martine Duff (SC) ....................................................66.047% 5. Gambit, owned and ridden by Kelly Enright (SC)....................................................65.465% 6. Picola, owned and ridden by Suzanne McCarthy (FL)..............................................65.465% 7. Gibraltar, owned by Ellinwood Brown Miegel (FL); ridden by Virginia Moon (AL) ... 64.651% 8. Furst Dali, owned and ridden by Mary Austin Modic (OH) ...................................... 64.186%

CH: Downtown, Westfalen by Del Mar L; bred by Elisabeth Jolmes (GER); owned and ridden by Rebecca Cohen (FL)............................................................... 68.140% RS: Rocky Road Trip, Dutch Warmblood by Krack C; bred by H. Veenstra (NED); owned and ridden by Anne Yanney (SC).................................................................. 65.814% 3. Navarro, owned and ridden by Christina Boyd (GA) ............................................... 65.581% 4. Eqs Art Project, owned by Donna Gress (FL); ridden by Angie Gress (FL) ...............65.349% 5. Dartagnan, owned and ridden by Leah Marks (GA) ................................................63.953% 6. Butterfinger Bonanza, owned and ridden by Anne Yanney (SC) ..............................63.605% 7. Ambro, owned and ridden by Jordan Schulz (FL).....................................................61.977% 8. Poseidon, owned and ridden by Maggie Ward (GA) ................................................ 57.326%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Third Level Open Championship CH: Zandor, Dutch Warmblood by Florencio; bred by J.B.F. Heemink (NED); owned and ridden by Laura Wharton (GA)..............................................................73.721% RS: Roter Milan, Hanoverian by Rotspon; bred by Uwe Heinrichs (GER); owned and ridden by Lisa Giltner (FL) ...................................................................70.930% 3. Vincere, owned and ridden by Gigi Nutter (GA) ......................................................68.953% 4. Lager, owned by Gayla Dillard (GA); ridden by Linda Stallings (GA) ......................68.488% 5. Rhythmic Blues, owned and ridden by Amber Clark (GA) ....................................... 68.140% 6. Destiny, owned by Diamante Farm Inc. (MI); ridden by Devon Kane (FL) ............... 67.326% 7. Wespe, owned by Saddlewood Farms Inc. (TN); ridden by Garra Walline (TN) .......66.860% 8. Sir Pacific, owned by Katharine Driver (TN); ridden by Maria Hallet (FL) ...............64.884%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Third Level Freestyle Championship

CH: Dream of Love, Oldenburg by Dream of Glory; bred by Ulrike Schwarz-Nissen (GER); owned by Birgitt Dagge (FL) ridden by Katrin Dagge (FL) ...................................... 69.375% RS: Ornament, Dutch Warmblood; owned and ridden by Darcy Gaines (KY).................64.479% 3. Wietze, owned and ridden by Lynnette Wadsworth (FL) .........................................63.646% 4. Susquehanna, owned by Jillian Costello (FL); ridden by Shelley Van Den Neste (FL)...62.917% 5. Tagustus, owned and ridden by Suzi Jennings (AL) .................................................59.479%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Junior Team Championship CH: Downtown, Westfalen by Del Mar L; bred by Elisabeth Jolmes (GER); owned and ridden by Rebecca Cohen (FL)................................................................67.162%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Young Rider Team Championship CH: Windsong, Hanoverian; owned and ridden by Heather Beachem (GA).................... 68.816% RS: Bon Renoir, Belgian Warmblood; owned by Sally Cahill (FL) ridden by Bryn Cahill (FL)......................................................................................65.789% 3. Coalhouse, owned and ridden by Kathryn Butt (SC) ...............................................64.079% 4. Commonwealth TRF, owned by Carole Ludwig (GA); ridden by Abby Pritchard (GA)62.763%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Prix St. Georges Adult Amateur Championship CH: Pesoa, Dutch Warmblood; owned and ridden by Carden Burdette (GA) ..................70.526% RS: Reel Adventure, Hanoverian by Rotspon; bred by Gerda Scheper (GER); owned by Blue Marlin Farms (FL) ridden by Kristy Truebenbach Lund (FL) ............ 67.105% 3. Claudia, owned and ridden by Katherine Murray (TN) ............................................65.789% 4. Ray of Light, owned and ridden by Jessica McTaggart (GA) ....................................65.658% 5. Vincent, owned and ridden by Carden Burdette (GA)..............................................64.474% 6. Kontessa, owned and ridden by Christy Scotch (AL)................................................ 63.816% 7. Impressario, owned and ridden by Carol Cohen (FL) .............................................. 63.421% 8. Baltic Jubilation, owned and ridden by Cindy Latham (AL) ....................................63.289%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF CH: River Side Lady, Hanoverian by Royal Diamond; bred by B.G. and Hanken Schroeder (GER); owned by Robbie Rice (TN) ridden by Debbie Hill (AL).....72.812% Prix St. Georges Junior/Young Rider Championship CH: Bon Renoir, Belgian Warmblood; owned by Sally Cahill (FL) RS: Personality, Dutch Warmblood by Amsterdam; bred by J.H.A. Houben (NED) and ridden by Bryn Cahill (FL)......................................................................................65.526% G Stikkers (NED); owned and ridden by Valerie Swygert (SC) .................................64.688% RS: Dream of Love, Oldenburg by Dream of Glory; bred by Ulrike Schwarz-Nissen (GER); owned by Birgitt Dagge (FL) ridden by Katrin Dagge (FL) ...................................... 63.421% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 3. Secret Romance, owned and ridden by Elizabeth Yates (FL) ....................................60.526% Fourth Level Adult Amateur Championship CH: Claudia, Oldenburg by Contango; owned and ridden by Katherine Murray (TN) .....65.854% RS: Baltic Jubilation, Swedish Warmblood by L.A. Baltic Inspiration; bred, Great American Insurance Group/USDF owned and ridden by Cindy Latham (AL) .............................................................. 64.146% Prix St. Georges Open Championship 3. Cirkeline, owned and ridden by Anne Modi (GA)..................................................... 62.927% CH: Rigo, Hanoverian by Rotspon; bred by Henrich Martfeld (GER); 4. The Roman Knows, owned and ridden by Kelly Vineyard (FL) .................................60.976% owned by Tonya Rowe (SC) ridden by Shawna Harding (SC) ...................................70.789% 5. Pardoes, owned and ridden by Dana Cravey (GA) ................................................... 59.146% RS: Dante, Hanoverian; owned by Maxine Tabas (FL) ridden by Anne Gribbons (FL) .... 69.737% 6. Wietze, owned and ridden by Lynnette Wadsworth (FL) .........................................58.049% 3. Soarin, owned by Kim Aikens (MI); ridden by Michael Poulin (FL) .......................... 67.763% 4. Santé, owned by Barbara Westerlund (NH); ridden by Michael Poulin (FL) .............65.132% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 5. Stiletto, owned by Jean Brinkman (FL); ridden by Iris Eppinger (FL) .....................62.895% Fourth Level Junior/Young Rider Championship 6. Royal Diamant, owned and ridden by Elizabeth Campbell (FL)...............................62.500% CH: Dream of Love, Oldenburg by Dream of Glory; bred by Ulrike Schwarz-Nissen (GER); 7. Urtigao, owned by Jeanette Alff (TN); ridden by Garra Walline (TN) ...................... 61.974% owned by Birgitt Dagge (FL) ridden by Katrin Dagge (FL) ......................................63.780% 8. Odysseus, owned by Susan Day (GA); ridden by Kayce Redmond (GA) ....................61.316% RS: Coalhouse, Hanoverian; owned and ridden by Kathryn Butt (SC) ........................... 61.098% Great American Insurance Group/USDF Fourth Level Open Championship

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Intermediate I Adult Amateur Championship

CH: Dante, Hanoverian; owned by Maxine Tabas (FL) ridden by Anne Gribbons (FL) ....68.902% RS: Ubilee II, Oldenburg by Opus; bred by Kenneth Borden (IL); owned and ridden by Lisa Smit (FL) .......................................................................64.268% 3. River Side Lady, owned by Robbie Rice (TN); ridden by Debbie Hill (AL) ................ 64.146% 4. Sum’t Und Seider, owned by Carol Cohen (FL); ridden by John Zopatti (FL)............ 63.293% 5. Ryan, owned by Kim Sebben (GA); ridden by Allison Faso (GA) .............................. 63.293% 6. Cobalt, owned and ridden by Maria Hallet (FL) .......................................................61.951% 7. V-Frolik, owned by Pamela Pure (GA); ridden by Amber Clark (GA) ........................61.707% 8. Roter Milan, owned and ridden by Lisa Giltner (FL) ...............................................59.878%

CH: Reel Adventure, Hanoverian by Rotspon; bred by Gerda Scheper (GER); owned by Blue Marlin Farms (FL) ridden by Kristy Truebenbach Lund (FL) ............68.026% RS: Ray of Light, Oldenburg; owned and ridden by Jessica McTaggart (GA) ..................65.000% 3. Pesoa, owned and ridden by Carden Burdette (GA) ................................................ 63.158% 4. Roscoe, owned and ridden by Elizabeth Jacobs (GA)............................................... 60.132% 5. Francis, owned and ridden by Elizabeth Lynn (GA) .................................................59.605% 6. Kontessa, owned and ridden by Christy Scotch (AL)................................................ 58.816% 7. Prime Rate, owned and ridden by Mary Callahan (FL) ............................................58.553% 8. Izod, owned and ridden by Karen Boates (AL) ........................................................ 57.763%

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Great American Insurance Group/USDF Third Level Junior/Young Rider Championship

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Fourth Level Freestyle Championship


Great American Insurance Group/USDF Intermediate I Junior/Young Rider Championship

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Grand Prix Freestyle Championship

CH: Secret Romance, Danish Warmblood by Blue Hors Romancier; CH: Hera, Trakehner by Garibaldi; bred by Timothy Holekamp (MO); bred by Mogens Lauridsen (DEN); owned and ridden by Elizabeth Yates (FL) .........60.000% owned and ridden by Carol Phillips (GA).................................................................61.125% RS: Amando IV, Pura Raza Espanola by Belicoso III; bred by Jacobo Munoz (SPN); owned and ridden by Lee Burton (GA) ...................................................................56.625%

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Great American Insurance Group/USDF Intermediate I Open Championship

CH: Odysseus, Dutch Warmblood; owned by Susan Day (GA) ridden by Kayce Redmond (GA) .............................................................................. 68.158% RS: Trevoreau, Trakehner by Troy; bred by Edith Kosterka Trust (USA): owned by Millie Schott (FL) ridden by Erin Brinkman (FL) .....................................67.500% 3. Merle, owned and ridden by Kerstin Moltmann-Wilder (TN) ...................................64.079% 4. Walt Disney 37, owned by Kimberlee Martin (GA); ridden by Stephanie Pair (GA)..63.289% 5. Gable, owned by Nora Capers (GA); ridden by Amanda Persons (GA).....................62.895% 6. Let’s Roll, owned and ridden by Cheryl Quinn (FL) .................................................. 61.711% 7. Royal Diamant, owned and ridden by Elizabeth Campbell (FL)............................... 61.447% 8. Juneau, owned by Marilyn Gilligan (SC); ridden by Dawn Jensen (SC) .....................61.184%

Region 4 Results The 2010 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Region 4 Dressage Championships were held October 8-10 in Lake St. Louis, MO.

Judges: Ida Anderson (S), Maryal Barnett (S), Natalie Lamping (S), Sue Madden Mandas (S), Sandi Chohany (S), Sarah Michael (S), Paula Kierkegaard (R).

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Training Level Adult Amateur Championship

CH: Reel Adventure, Hanoverian by Rotspon; bred by Gerda Scheper (GER); owned by Blue Marlin Farms (FL) ridden by Kristy Truebenbach Lund (FL) .............71.750% RS: Nautika, Holsteiner by Le Santo; bred and owned by Patricia Sullivan (FL); ridden by Sharon Jerdeman (FL) ............................................................................68.875% 3. Juneau, owned by Marilyn Gilligan (SC); ridden by Dawn Jensen (SC) .................... 66.375% 4. Royal Diamant, owned and ridden by Elizabeth Campbell (FL)...............................65.500% 5. Prime Rate, owned and ridden by Mary Callahan (FL) ............................................56.750%

CH: Hemmingway, Hanoverian by His Highness 2; bred by Eibe von Holten (GER); owned and ridden by Erin Rhoades (MO) ............................................................... 71.200% RS: JM Mr. Rocky Bey +/, Arabian cross by Moonstone Bey V+; bred by Franklin and Myra Holzer (USA); owned and ridden by Justine Jacoby (IL) ............70.800% 3. Won Tinkerbelle, owned and ridden by Michelle Morehead (KY) .............................70.200% 4. Waldor, owned and ridden by Kindra Wilson (KS) ..................................................70.000% 5. Divine, owned and ridden by Andrea Mitchell (WI) ................................................69.800% 6. AS Godiva, owned and ridden by Ansley Stanfill (TN) .............................................68.400% 7. Golden Midnight, owned and ridden by Karen Kennedy (MN) .................................68.000% 8. Devine, owned and ridden by Lynn Klus (IN) ..........................................................67.600%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Intermediate II Adult Amateur Championship

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Training Level Junior/Young Rider Championship

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Intermediate I Freestyle Championship

CH: Playboy, International Sporthorse Registry; owned by Tijana Gurba (KS); CH: Fabio, Oldenburg by West Coast; bred by Judy Arnold (NC); ridden by Jacqueline Hall (MO) ..............................................................................72.400% owned and ridden by Kristy Truebenbach Lund (FL) ...............................................60.526% RS: Unico, Dutch Warmblood by Kennedy; bred by Aerts Janssen (NED); owned and ridden by Rebekah Mingari (KY) ........................................................... 71.400% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 3. Vainqueur E, owned and ridden by Dallas Van Stratten (NE) ..................................67.400% 4. Reneé, owned by Jennifer Kaiser (IN); ridden by Sara Yawata (IN) .............................67.2% Intermediate II Open Championship CH: Merlin, Russian Warmblood; owned and ridden by Jill Hardt (FL) ..........................66.053% 5. Teun, owned and ridden by Chelsea Palmer (MN) ...................................................67.000% 6. Samurai, owned and ridden by Allison Gerlt (IL)....................................................66.600% RS: Winwood, Hanoverian by Wonderful; bred by Poppe Heinrich (GER); owned and ridden by Heather Bender (FL) .............................................................66.053% 7. JEF Sir Lancelot, owned by Pattie Stalder (KS); ridden by Clare Krska (KS).............66.400% 8. Chantucci, owned by William Woods University (MO); 3. Donatella, owned by Caroline Ashton Trust for Horses (CA); ridden by Claire Sexauer (MO) ...............................................................................65.400% ridden by Shawn Filley-Fennessey (FL) ...................................................................62.500% 4. Lou Bega, owned and ridden by Andrea Manos (GA) ..............................................58.947% 5. Chinook, owned by Nicole Shinton (FL); ridden by Sharon Jerdeman (FL) .............. 58.158%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Grand Prix Adult Amateur Championship CH: Fabio, Oldenburg by West Coast; bred by Judy Arnold (NC); owned and ridden by Kristy Truebenbach Lund (FL) ............................................... 59.787% RS: Wonderboy, Oldenburg by Uffe Korshojgaard; bred by Egon and Anna Nielsen (DEN); owned and ridden by Christi Meyers (GA)............................................................... 57.766% 3. Hera, owned and ridden by Carol Phillips (GA) ......................................................57.660% 4. Bravo, owned and ridden by Elaine Sherer (FL)...................................................... 55.851% 5. Abahn, owned and ridden by Nelson Long (TN) ......................................................55.000% 6. Amando IV, owned and ridden by Lee Burton (GA) ................................................. 52.979%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Grand Prix Open Championship CH: Come On III, Danish Warmblood by Come Back II; bred by M. and B. Klove-Mogensen (DEN); owned and ridden by Shawna Harding (SC)..................70.000% RS: Winwood, Hanoverian by Wonderful; bred by Poppe Heinrich (GER); owned and ridden by Heather Bender (FL) .............................................................64.574% 3. Duvallier, owned and ridden by Kimberly Schisler (GA) ..........................................60.745% 4. Merlin, owned and ridden by Jill Hardt (FL) ...........................................................60.426% 5. Don Pikado, owned and ridden by Denise Perrotta (FL)..........................................52.340% 6. Ico, owned by Janie Pride (GA); ridden by Blair Bowers (GA)..................................51.915%

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Great American Insurance Group/USDF Training Level Open Championship

CH: Wramielle, Hanoverian by Widmark; owned and ridden by Brenda Zeitler (IL) ......70.200% RS: Samwise Gamgee, Danish Warmblood; owned and ridden by Allyson Rogers (TN) ....70.000% 3. Lord Ferragamo, owned by St. Louis Equestrian Center (MO); ridden by Anna Eklund (MO)..................................................................................69.600% 4. Aqua JP, owned by Caroline Bean (MO); ridden by Kathryn Fleming-Kuhn (IL).......69.000% 5. Eclipse, owned by Lee Ann Kagy (OH); ridden by Laura Corsentino (KY).................69.000% 6. Ignacious, owned by Susan Edwards (IL); ridden by Kathryn Fleming-Kuhn (IL)....68.800% 7. Cremont, owned by Kelly Underhill (MN); ridden by Stewart Underhill (MN) .........68.600% 8. Brauna, owned by Stacie Coder (KS); ridden by Pernille Andree (KS)......................68.200%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF First Level Adult Amateur Championship CH: Nigel, Dutch Warmblood cross; owned and ridden by Theresa Kiedinger (WI).........71.184% RS: Brentanus, Hanoverian by Brentano II; bred by Eibe von Holten (GER); owned and ridden by Susan Moore (IN).................................................................. 67.632% 3. Vienna, owned by Loline Voegtlin (IA); ridden by Michelle Morehead (IA) ..............67.500% 4. Won Tinkerbelle, owned and ridden by Michelle Morehead (KY) .............................66.447% 5. Hemmingway, owned and ridden by Erin Rhoades (MO)......................................... 66.184% 6. Divine, owned and ridden by Andrea Mitchell (WI) ................................................66.053% 7. Jazmina, owned by Matthew Banholzer (MO); ridden by Justin Robertson (MO) ....65.526% 8. Herbie’s Chance Encounter, owned and ridden by Heather McCauley (IA) ............... 64.737%


Great American Insurance Group/USDF First Level Junior/Young Rider Championship

Second Level Open Championship

Great American Insurance Group/USDF First Level Open Championship

CH: Mc’Cartney HS, Danish; bred by Helle Hautopp (DEN); owned by Steward Underhill (MN); ridden by Kelly Underhill (MN).........................70.119% RS: Laika, Hanoverian; owned by Emily Wagner (KS); ridden by Jana Wagner (KS) ..... 67.619% 3. Wrainier Q, owned and ridden by Lisa Royal (IA) ...................................................65.952% 4. Chivalry, owned by Elaine VanDeventer (KS); ridden by Jami Kment (NE) ..............65.833% 5. FWF Baron von Caprioli, owned by Mary Adams (MO); ridden by Jonni Adams-Allen (MO) .........................................................................65.476% 6. Cafka, owned by Marilyn Sherwin (KS); ridden by Nicole Bellah (MO).................... 63.214% 7. WakeUp, owned and ridden by Emily Wagner (KS) ................................................ 63.214% 8. Hoven, owned Midwest Institute (MO); ridden by Anna Eklund (MO....................... 61.905%

CH: Cremont, Danish Warmblood by Crelido; owned by Kelly Underhill (MN); ridden by Chelsey Sibley (MN) ................................................................................69.474% RS: Amber, Friesian by Rypke; owned by Steven Snyder (IL); ridden by Roberta Josephs (IL)...............................................................................68.684% 3. Rashka, owned and ridden by Kenneth Borden (IL) ................................................ 67.632% 4. Samwise Gamgee, owned and ridden by Allyson Rogers (TN) .................................67.368% 5. Brauna, owned by Stacie Coder (KS); ridden by Pernille Andree (KS)......................66.842% 6. Nellie, owned and ridden by Molly Frey (MO) ..........................................................66.711% 7. Wramielle, owned and ridden by Brenda Zeitler (IL) ...............................................66.711% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 8. Gravitas, owned and ridden by Laura Corsentino (KY)............................................ 66.184% Second Level Freestyle Championship CH: Laika, Hanoverian by Londonderry; owned by Emily Wagner (KS); ridden by Jana Wagner (KS) ....................................................................................72.917% Great American Insurance Group/USDF RS: Rave Review, Holsteiner cross by R’mani; owned by Michele Brase (TN); First Level Freestyle Championship ridden by Melissa Cool (TN)....................................................................................68.646% CH: WakeUp, American Warmblood by Wagnis; bred by Beverly McLean-Tetrick (KS) and Red Mare Farm (KS); owned and ridden by Emily Wagner (KS) .......................80.729% Great American Insurance Group/USDF RS: Tahoe, American Warmblood by Chief Ray Degas Fury; bred by Carl Hites (IN); Third Level Adult Amateur Championship owned and ridden by Michele Brase (TN) ...............................................................63.958% CH: Wies V/D Klumpert, Dutch Warmblood by Future; bred by Whitney Edwards (CA); 3. WK’s Northern Brigadier, owned and ridden by Leigh Holman (MN) ......................63.750% owned by Greenwood Sporthorses & Equine Equipment (MO); 4. JM Mr. Rocky Bey +/, owned and ridden by Justine Jacoby (IL) ............................63.646% ridden by Amy Stuhr (MO) ..................................................................................... 70.233% 5. Tebaldo, owned and ridden by Allison Gerlt (IL) ..................................................... 61.250% RS: Manhattan, Danish Warmblood by Marengo; 6. Devon, owned and ridden by Michele Inman (MO) ................................................. 58.125% owned and ridden by Julie Kellner (IL) ....................................................................67.791% 3. 4. 5. CH: Nigel, Dutch Warmblood cross; owned and ridden by Theresa Kiedinger (WI)........65.000% 6. 7. RS: Jazmina, Andalusian by Enamorado VII; bred by Skelton Mountain Dream Ranch LLC (CO); owned by Matt Banholzer (MO); ridden by Justin Robertson (MO) .........64.405% 8.

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Great American Insurance Group/USDF Second Level Adult Amateur Championship

Emily Wagner and Weltdorf, Prix St. Georges Open champion; Shawna Dietrich, Great American Insurance Group representative; and Judith Halter

Fresco II, owned and ridden by Patricia Toeniskoetter (MO) ...................................65.000% Weltina, owned and ridden by Molly Schiltgen (MN) .............................................. 64.419% Lucca, owned and ridden by Kelly Robbins (IN)......................................................63.953% Dressed to Thrill, owned and ridden by Tina West (TN) .......................................... 63.372% Unze Funds, owned and ridden by Aless Hall (MO) .................................................62.674% Lausanne, owned and ridden by Denise Jostes (MN) ............................................... 62.326%

Melissa Allen and Daina, Intermediate II Open champion; Judith Halter; and Shawna Dietrich, Great American Insurance Group representative

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3. Finnigan, Finnigan, owned and ridden by Gwyneth Friedl (WI) .............................. 63.333% 4. Bernhardt, owned and ridden by Dane E. Wilhite (MO)..........................................62.024% 5. Gangster, owned and ridden by Carry Taylor (IL) ...................................................59.286% CH: Unico, Dutch Warmblood by Kennedy; bred by C. G. M. Lange (NED); owned and ridden by Rebekah Mingari (KY) ........................................................... 70.263% 6. Prinz, owned and ridden by Trish Dalton (MO) ......................................................... 58.81% 7. Feuerwehr, owned and ridden by Robin L. Pemberton (IN) ..................................... 57.976% RS: Playboy, International Sporthorse Registry; bred by P. van de Vorm (NED); owned by Tijana Gurba (KS); ridden by Jacqueline Hall (MO) ................................67.368% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 3. Friedensfest, owned and ridden by Emily Layeski (IL) ............................................ 67.237% 4. The Fantom, owned and ridden by Cheryl Wilson (IL) ............................................66.842% Second Level Junior/Young Rider Championship 5. Makuba’s Austen, owned and ridden by Alexandria Porter (IA) .............................. 66.316% CH: Pantros-S, Dutch Warmblood by Jonggor’s Weyden; bred by Deborah Harrison (CA); owned and ridden by Paige Miller (IL).................................................................... 62.143% 6. We Be Blazen, owned by Peggy Keller (KS); ridden by Radie Keller (KS) .................65.000% 7. Wrocket, owned and ridden by Leah Escalante (WI) ..............................................64.474% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 8. Mercedes, owned and ridden by Ashley Guidry (WI)...............................................63.947%


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Great American Insurance Group/USDF Third Level Junior/Young Rider Championship

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CH: Romincka, Dutch Warmblood by Welt Hit II; bred by A. M. Weemen (NED); owned by Carol Krska (KS); ridden by Clare Krska (KS) ..........................................63.256% RS: Picture Perfect, Dutch Warmblood; owned and ridden by Shana Jones (IL) ........... 62.326% 3. Pantros-S, owned and ridden by Paige Miller (IL)................................................... 62.326% 4. Picardi, owned and ridden by Shana Jones (IL) .......................................................61.163% 5. Oz, owned and ridden by Claire Nonnemann (IL) ................................................... 58.372% 6. My Signet, owned and ridden by Megan Britt (MN) ................................................ 58.372% 7. Lamborghini, owned by Williams Woods University (MO); ridden by Lauren Donahoo (MO) ............................................................................58.256% 8. Flavio, owned and ridden by Samantha Kenik (NE) ................................................ 55.814%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Prix St. Georges Junior/Young Rider Championship

Fandango, owned and ridden by Lynn Weinert (IL) .................................................61.184% Wajombo, owned and ridden by Eileen Ostlund (IA) ..............................................56.842%

CH: Nestor, Hanoverian by Nebelhorn; bred by Gisela Pferdekamper (FL); owned and ridden by Ellie Hardesty (KS)................................................................ 60.132%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Prix St. Georges Open Championship

CH: Weltdorff, Hanoverian; owned and ridden by Emily Wagner (KS) ...........................69.342% RS: Molinari, Hanoverian; owned by Sally Haswell (NY); ridden by Emily Wagner (KS) .. 63.553% 3. Wagnis, owned by Sally Haswell (NY); ridden by Emily Wagner (KS) ..................... 63.421% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 4. Gennadius, owned by Judith Simms (MO); ridden by Kathryn Fleming-Kuhn (IL) .. 62.632% 5. C-Golden Eye, owned and ridden by Kim Gentry (TN) ............................................58.947% Third Level Open Championship 6. Portmanteau, owned and ridden by Jennifer Kaiser (IN) ........................................ 58.816% CH: Winsor, Dutch Warmblood by San Remo; bred by W. Janssen (NED); owned and ridden by Nicole Bellah (MO) ............................................................... 71.744% 7. Real Diamond, owned by Laurie Simons (MS); ridden by Kim Gentry (TN) ............. 57.105% 8. Diederik, owned by Sheila Weinrich (KS); ridden by Mary Forck (MO) ...................56.579% RS: Rapture R, Hanoverian by Rotspon; bred by Joachim Tobaben (USA); owned by St. Louis Equestrian Center (MO); ridden by Anna Eklund (MO) .............68.605% 3. Laika, owned by Emily Wagner (KS); ridden by Jana Wagner (KS) .........................67.674% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 4. Welcome, owned by Vanessa Heinecke (MN); ridden by Stewart Underhill (MN).....67.209% Intermediate I Adult Amateur Championship 5. Ali Baba B, owned by Audrey Narducci (KY); ridden by Susan Posner (KY) .............67.093% CH: Fanfare, Oldenburg by Fascination; bred by Richard Sonn (AR); 6. Catamount, owned by Michele Meyer (MA); ridden by Melissa Cool (TN) .................65.116% owned and ridden by Patricia Fannin (TN) .............................................................64.605% 7. Zholani, owned and ridden by Brenda Zeitler (IL) ..................................................64.884% RS: Fandango, Danish Warmblood by Fruehling; 8. Amia, owned by Kelly Underhill (MN); ridden by Stewart Underhill (MN)...............64.302% owned and ridden by Lynn Weinert (IL) ................................................................. 60.921% 3. Patriot, owned and ridden by Colleen Church (MO) ................................................59.605% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 4. Devaro, owned and ridden by Helena Woodward-Ryan (MI)...................................57.500%

Fourth Level Adult Amateur Championship

CH: Dabadu Blue, Hanoverian by Don Primero; bred by Christiane Goedecke (GER); owned by Greenwood Sporthorses & Equine Equipment (MO); ridden by Amy Stuhr (MO) ..........................................64.268% RS: Lucca, Oldenburg by Lancer III; bred by Gestuet Lewitz (DEN); owned and ridden by Kelly Robbins (IN) ................................................................ 61.585% 3. Silvester, owned and ridden by Karen Raber (MS)...................................................60.976% 4. Rubin Raphael, owned and ridden by Judy Ethell (MO) .......................................... 60.732% 5. Lazulite, owned and ridden by Marie Maloney (KS) ................................................60.488%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Intermediate I Freestyle Championship CH: Belladiva, Lipizzan by Conversano III Prima Donna; bred by J. Vloet (NED); owned by Tracie Wang (NE); ridden by Kristina Wang (NE) ...................................64.375% RS: Touchee, Trakehner by Leonidas; bred, owned, and ridden by Susan Posner (KY) ....63.875%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Intermediate I Open Championship

CH: Touchee, Trakehner by Leonidas; bred, owned, and ridden by Susan Posner (KY) .... 68.421% RS: Wagnis, Hanoverian by Weltmeyer; owned by Emily Wagner (KS); ridden by Jana Wagner (KS) ...................................................................................65.263% CH: Samos Ronia, Dutch Warmblood by Darlington; 3. Lucarlos, owned and ridden by Tyra Vernon (WI) ...................................................63.026% owned and ridden by Katie Cumberford (MO) .........................................................61.341% 4. Pasquino, owned and ridden by Kate Phillips (MN) ................................................62.895% RS: Fendi, Westfalen cross; owned and ridden by Casey Blum (NE) .............................59.268% 5. Portmanteau, owned and ridden by Jennifer Kaiser (IN) ........................................58.684% 6. Donaara, owned and ridden by Reba Bryson (MO) .................................................55.526% Great American Insurance Group/USDF

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Fourth Level Junior/Young Rider Championship

Fourth Level Open Championship

Great American Insurance Group/USDF

CH: Weltdorff, Hanoverian; owned and ridden by Emily Wagner (KS) ...........................66.829% Intermediate II Adult Amateur Championship RS: Gennadius, Hanoverian by Grandom; bred by Wolfgang Raulfs (GER); CH: Patriot, unknown by G. Ramiro Z; bred by Watson Farms (CAN); owned by Judith Simms (MO); ridden by Kathryn Fleming-Kuhn (IL).....................66.463% owned and ridden by Colleen Church (MO).............................................................62.500% 3. Ruffino, owned and ridden by Ila Handy (MS) ........................................................ 61.585% RS: Cachet, Swedish Warmblood by Amiral; bred, owned, 4. Rebecca, owned by Susan Thomas (MN); ridden by Stewart Underhill (MN) ...........58.659% and ridden by Lawson Duncan (KS)........................................................................56.974% 5. Zholani, owned and ridden by Brenda Zeitler (IL) ..................................................58.049% 6. Diederik, owned by Sheila Weinrich (KS); ridden by Mary Forck (MO) ...................56.463%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Fourth Level Freestyle Championship CH: Ruffino, Danish Warmblood by Robin; bred by Soren Sorensen (DEN) and Nanna Hojlund (DEN); owned and ridden by Ila Handy (MS) .........................66.979%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Prix St. Georges Adult Amateur Championship CH: Revanche, Dutch Warmblood by Jazz; bred by J. and Ritze Buyserd (NED); owned and ridden by Debra Pulver (IA) .................................................................65.789% RS: Dabadu Blue, Hanoverian by Don Primero; bred by Christiane Goedecke (GER); owned by Greenwood Sporthorses & Equine Equipment (MO); ridden by Amy Stuhr (MO) .....................................................................................65.658% 3. Silvester, owned and ridden by Karen Raber (MS)................................................... 63.553% 4. Fanfare, owned and ridden by Patricia Fannin (TN) ............................................... 63.421% 5. Devaro, owned and ridden by Helena Woodward-Ryan (MI)...................................63.026% 6. Topper, owned and ridden by Debra Pulver (IA) ..................................................... 62.763%

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Great American Insurance Group/USDF Intermediate II Open Championship

CH: Daina, Hanoverian by De Niro; bred by Holger Kubelke (GER); owned and ridden by Melissa Allen (MO)................................................................59.342%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Grand Prix Adult Amateur Championship 1: Incognito, Dutch Warmblood by El Corona; bred by W. van der Noll (NED); owned and ridden by Jane Manfredi (MN) ..............................................................54.362%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Grand Prix Open Championship CH: Goubergh’s Kasper, Dutch Warmblood by Facet; bred by J. H. Heutinck (NED); owned by Maplecrest Farm (KY); ridden by Reese Koffler-Stanfield (KY) .................66.809% RS: Rannoch, Holsteiner by Rapport; bred by Anne Marie McKay (MN); owned and ridden by Lindsay Fuchs (MN) ..............................................................60.532% 3. Daina, owned and ridden by Melissa Allen (MO).....................................................56.809%



Great American Insurance Group/USDF Grand Prix Freestyle Championship

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6. CH: Goubergh’s Kasper, Dutch Warmblood by Facet; bred by J. H. Heutinck (NED); owned by Maplecrest Farm (KY); ridden by Reese Koffler-Stanfield (KY) ................. 69.125% 7. 8.

Region 5 Results

Orrwood Madison Bay, owned by Victoria Fernalld (CO); ridden by Caroline Fernalld (CO) ............................................................................ 63.158% Sebrofs Pride, owned and ridden by Devan Pensinger (CO)..................................... 62.763% Squirrelolena, owned and ridden by Heather Howell (CO) ......................................62.368% BQH Charmin, owned by Beatrice Marienau (CO); ridden by Martha Anderson (CO)............................................................................59.079%

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Great American Insurance Group/USDF The 2010 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Region 5 Dressage Championships were held First Level Open Championship September 2-5 in Parker, CO. CH: Waikira, Oldenburg; owned and ridden by Anna Wood (CO) .................................. 73.158% Judges: Trenna Atkins (S); Maryal Barnett (S); Janet Curtis (S); Lilo Fore (S); Loris Henry (S); RS: Bergren, Hanoverian; owned by Jane Bagwell (NM) ridden by Leslie Apfel (NM) ....70.526% 3. Dostojewski SF, owned by Somerset Farms (CO); ridden by Petra Warlimont (CO)..68.684% Peggy Klump (R); Paula Lacy (S); Natalie Lamping (S). 4. Ferdinand, owned by Cecilia Ross (CO); ridden by Susanne Primgaard (CO) .......... 68.421% 5. Ricardo, owned by Kim Lampert (CO); ridden by Christina Rudman (CO) .............. 67.105% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 6. Tiempo, owned by Colleen Cain (CO); ridden by Ellene Kloepfer (CO) ..................... 67.105% Training Level Adult Amateur Championship CH: Victory, Lusitano Cross; owned and ridden by Natalie Roach (CO) ..........................66.000% 7. Rubecca, owned and ridden by Stephanie Leahey (CO) ........................................... 66.184% 8. Da Vinchi Royale, owned by Jody Roche (WY); ridden by Gary Lawrence (UT) .......65.526% RS: Sweet Addiction, Oldenburg by Wertherson; bred by Frances Flohr (MD); 3. 4. 5. 6.

owned and ridden by Martha Despain (CO) ............................................................65.400% Mr. Stubbs, owned by Sam Ross (WV); ridden by Kathryn Bloom (WY) ..................64.000% Great American Insurance Group/USDF Arnoud, owned and ridden by Sandra Eckles (CO)..................................................63.400% First Level Freestyle Championship Sabella, owned and ridden by Joanne Glantz (UT).................................................. 61.000% CH: The Count Basil, Oldenburg by Chico’s Boy; bred by Ingrid Bergmann (GER); Roy-Al Houdini, owned and ridden by Diana Kuehn (MT) .......................................60.600% owned by Kylee Lourie (CO) ridden by Andrea Doelling (CO) ...................................67.361%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Training Level Junior/Young Rider Championship CH: Izmar, Dutch Warmblood; owned and ridden by Lauren Asher (CO) ....................... 67.733% RS: Flash Zayraff, Half Arabian by Viva Zayraff; bred by Peggy Nershi-Baker (CO); owned by Jennifer Gage (CO) ridden by Trenton Gage (CO) ....................................65.067% 3. Orrwood Madison Bay, owned by Victoria Fernalld (CO); ridden by Caroline Fernalld (CO) ............................................................................64.267% 4. Lilliput, owned by Alicia Goode-Allen (CO); ridden by Savannah Franklund (CO) ...63.067% 5. SP Hollywood Eclipse, owned by Merrie Wycoff (CO); ridden by Kate Sotiroff (CO)..62.133% 6. Frisco, owned and ridden by Vivian McHugh (CO) ..................................................58.400% 7. Reyner of Black Diamond, owned and ridden by Gabriela Flores (CO) ....................58.267%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Training Level Open Championship CH: Ali’i, Dutch Warmblood by Ijsselmeer Ikepono; bred by Deborah Harrison (CA); owned and ridden by Linda Gross (CO) .................................................................. 71.200% RS: Romantico SF, Hanoverian by Romancero H; bred by Gerhard Stahmann (GER) and Ot Felde (GER); owned by Somerset Farms (CO) ridden by Petra Warlimont (CO) ....70.800% 3. Premonition, owned and ridden by Michelle Vergez (CO) ........................................70.000% 4. Casini, owned by Kathryn Dawson (ID); ridden by Trisha Kerwin (UT) ...................67.400% 5. Seraphine SF, owned by Somerset Farms (CO); ridden by Petra Warlimont (CO).....67.000% 6. Mein Lady Godiva, owned by Sharon Torkilson (CO); ridden by Simone Ahern (CO)..66.400% 7. Rigel, owned by Lisa Paddleford (WY); ridden by Kari Hall (ID) .............................65.000% 8. Derek’s Diligence, owned by Jody Roche (WY); ridden by Gary Lawrence (UT) .......64.800%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF First Level Adult Amateur Championship CH: Legacy Clive, Cleveland Bay Cross by Forest Fellow; bred by Linda Yaciw (CAN); owned and ridden by Jacqueline Braley (CO) .........................................................65.789% RS: Hidde te R, Friesian by Olof 315; bred by D.J. te Rietstap (NED); owned and ridden by Elizabeth Nicholson (CO) ......................................................64.474% 3. Indorado, owned and ridden by Melissa Mullin (CO) .............................................. 63.421% 4. Tara, owned and ridden by Kate Messinger-Banuelos (CO) ..................................... 63.158% 5. Victory, owned and ridden by Natalie Roach (CO) .................................................. 61.842% 6. Lionheart, owned and ridden by Joan Stang (CO) ...................................................59.035%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF First Level Junior/Young Rider Championship CH: He’s Somebody, Thoroughbred by Snake Oil Man; bred by Bernice Moore (WA); owned and ridden by Hilary Alweis (MT) ................................................................70.526% RS: Kentucky Rain, Half Arabian by Art Deco; bred by Yarbrough Arabians (USA); owned and ridden by Grace Kennedy (CO)..............................................................70.526% 3. Izmar, owned and ridden by Lauren Asher (CO) ..................................................... 68.158% 4. Milo, owned and ridden by Inga Fuengerlings (CO) ................................................65.395%

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Great American Insurance Group/USDF Second Level Adult Amateur Championship CH: Legende, Holsteiner; owned and ridden by Beth Villery (CO) ..................................65.952% RS: Donnerwolke, Hanoverian by Donnerschlag; bred by Juergen Niehs (GER); owned and ridden by Gwendolyn Suttles (NM) ....................................................... 61.667% 3. Cary, owned and ridden by Mary Stack (CO) ..........................................................60.952% 4. Silverado, owned and ridden by Susan Lucas (CO) .................................................59.524% 5. Rising Reminder, owned and ridden by Christina Peterson (CO) ............................. 57.857%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Second Level Junior/Young Rider Championship CH: Maverick, Dutch Warmblood by Ilmeo; bred by A Van Laak (NED); owned and ridden by McKinley Harvey (CO) ........................................................... 65.397% RS: Vitet, Trakehner; owned by Julie Barringer-Richers (CO) ridden by Alicia Goode-Allen (CO) .......................................................................... 61.270%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Second Level Open Championship CH: Zilker, Dutch Warmblood; owned by Jane Bagwell (NM) ridden by Leslie Apfel (NM) ....................................................................................72.460% RS: La Dolce Vita, Holsteiner; owned by Ann Mahoney (CO) ridden by Susanne Primgaard (CO) ........................................................................ 68.175% 3. Aragon, owned by Laurie Pearce (CO); ridden by Kim Elsner (CO)..........................64.762% 4. Gallahan, owned by Annette Coester (UT); ridden by Patti Thurman (UT) ..............64.762% 5. CF Godiva Chocolate, owned by Savannah Franklund (CO); ridden by Greta Barringer-Richers (CO) ................................................................. 64.127%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Second Level Freestyle Championship CH: Aaron, Trakehner by Always; bred and owned by Wanda Hage (NM) ridden by Sean Cunningham (NM)..........................................................................66.042% RS: Jip van Stal Geurts, Friesian by Jasper 366; bred by H.G.A.M. (NED); owned and ridden by Susan Traylor (CO) ............................................................... 64.167%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Third Level Adult Amateur Championship CH: Odyssey, Dutch Warmblood; owned and ridden by Robin Gay (CO) ........................ 65.814% RS: Tennyson-ISF, Dutch Warmblood by Contango; bred by Iron Spring Farm Inc. (PA); owned and ridden by Suzie Halle (CO) ...........62.791% 3. Donzearlylite, owned and ridden by Tara Nolan (CO) ............................................. 62.481% 4. Festivo, owned and ridden by Christine DeHerrera (CO) .........................................62.093% 5. Sam, owned and ridden by Annette Coester (UT) .................................................... 61.240% 6. Romanov, owned and ridden by Ellen Storeim (CO)................................................ 60.775%


Great American Insurance Group/USDF Third Level Junior/Young Rider Championship CH: Donatello W., Hanoverian; owned and ridden by McKynzee Wiggins (CO) ..............62.636% RS: Passhawn, Swedish Warmblood by Pehrsson; bred by Jeff Hebert (CO); owned and ridden by Connor McPeak (WY) ............................................................ 60.155% 3. Mejicano XXXIV, owned by Merrie Wycoff (CO); ridden by Devon Wycoff (CO)........59.457% 4. Megabucks, owned by Gary Lawrence (UT); ridden by Evan Hills (UT) ................... 56.357% 5. Crown B Special, owned and ridden by Haeley Hutchison (CO) ............................... 55.736%

CH: White Sun, Hanoverian by Weltmeyer; bred by Heinrich Mohrmann (GER); owned by Kim Lampert (CO) ridden by Petra Warlimont (CO) ...............................74.070% RS: Counselor, Oldenburg; owned by Inez Aspinwall (CO) ridden by Grant Schneidman (CO) ......................................................................... 73.256% 3. Welkin, owned by Janice Romersa (CA); ridden by Stephanie Busley (CO) .............. 68.372% 4. Babu Bertus, owned and ridden by Mary Estabrook (WY) ......................................66.395% 5. De Libris, owned and ridden by Jasmin Becker (CO)...............................................64.767% 6. BCM Unforgettable, owned by Kylee Lourie (CO); ridden by Andrea Doelling (CO).. 64.419% 7. Brisa, owned by Lois Maxwell (CO); ridden by Simone Ahern (CO) ..........................63.721% 8. Savignon, owned and ridden by Stephanie Leahey (CO)..........................................63.488%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Third Level Freestyle Championship

Marsel, owned by Lisa Sutila (CO); ridden by Shannon Dahmer (CO) ..................... 62.276% Beaumont, owned by Christine Small (NM); ridden by Katy Lindberg (NM).............55.122%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Junior Team Championship CH: Phoenix, Holsteiner by Fleming; bred by Hans-Peter Kroeger (GER); owned by Christian Farr (CO) ridden by Jordan Farr (CO) ......................................64.595% RS: Ruhmann, Hanoverian by Royal Diamond; bred by Tanja Bublitz (GER); owned and ridden by Aylin Corapcioglu (CO) .........................................................58.829%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Young Rider Team Championship CH: Donaukonig, Trakehner by Butow *E*; bred by Stanley Cornelison (IL); owned by Suzanne Zimmer (CO) ridden by Rachel Motsinger (CO) .........................55.439%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Prix St. Georges Adult Amateur Championship CH: Hotchkiss, Hanoverian by Hohenstein; bred by Ulrich Buenger (GER); owned and ridden by Susan Alvey (CO) ..................................................................59.079% RS: Boucheron, Danish Warmblood by Bernstein Las Marismas; bred by Kristian Olesen (DEN) and Mogelholt Stutteri (DEN); owned and ridden by Ann Edelman (CO) ................................................................58.553% 3. Matador, owned and ridden by Beth Geier (CO) .....................................................50.395%

CH: Jubilee Banjo, Andalusian Cross by My Valentino; bred by Gari Epp (WY) and Epp Contracting Inc. (WY); owned by Frances Carbonnel (CO) Great American Insurance Group/USDF ridden by Jessica Swenson (CO)..............................................................................63.542% Prix St. Georges Junior/Young Rider Championship RS: Red Rubin, Hanoverian by Rotspon; bred by Cornelius Dupree (GER); owned by Richard Tenney (MT) ridden by Craig Heckert (SD)................................. 62.361% CH: O’neal, Dutch Warmblood by Kennedy; bred by A. Verdellen (NED); owned by Kylee Lourie (CO) ridden by Victoria Fernalld (CO) ................................. 58.772% 3. BCM Unforgettable, owned by Kylee Lourie (CO); ridden by Andrea Doelling (CO).. 61.667%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Fourth Level Adult Amateur Championship

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Prix St. Georges Open Championship

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CH: Boucheron, Danish Warmblood by Bernstein Las Marismas; CH: Rohmero, Hanoverian by Romancero H; bred by Henning Klatte (GER); bred by Kristian Olesen (DEN) and Mogelholt Stutteri (DEN); owned by Deborah Voigt (CO) ridden by Petra Warlimont (CO) .............................69.342% owned and ridden by Ann Edelman (CO) ................................................................65.528% RS: Chrysler, Danish Warmblood; owned by Virginia Carr (CO) ridden by Jenny Baldwin (CO) .................................................................................64.211% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 3. Legacy, owned by Lisa Darling (NM); ridden by Lauren Ogden (NM) .......................64.211% 4. Dominante XXIX, owned by Linda Nickerson (UT); ridden by Kristi Wysocki (CO) ....63.947% Fourth Level Open Championship 5. Amazing, owned by Kylee Lourie (CO); ridden by Andrea Doelling (CO) ................. 63.553% CH: Rohmero, Hanoverian by Romancero H; bred by Henning Klatte (GER); owned by Deborah Voigt (CO) ridden by Petra Warlimont (CO) ..............................67.317% 6. Rock On, owned by Mary Allyn (CO); ridden by Shannon Dahmer (CO) ..................63.026% 7. Frontigo, owned and ridden by Elizabeth Strand (SD) ............................................62.500% RS: B Titans Image, American Warmblood; owned by Sandie Tillotson (UT) ridden by Trisha Kerwin (UT) .................................................................................64.065% 8. Peteta, owned and ridden by Stephanie Busley (CO)............................................... 62.237%

Jenny Baldwin and Fabrioso, Intermediate I Freestyle champion; USDF representative Donna Rocchetti

Jacqueline Braley and Legacy Clive, First Level Adult Amateur champion; Simone Windeler, President RMDS; and USDF representative Donna Rocchetti

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Great American Insurance Group/USDF Third Level Open Championship

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Great American Insurance Group/USDF Intermediate I Adult Amateur Championship

Region 6 Results

Intermediate I Junior/Young Rider Championship

Great American Insurance Group/USDF CH: Prince, Dutch Warmblood by Hemmingway; bred by J.J. Pen-Dogterom (USA); owned by Kylee Lourie (CO) ridden by Victoria Fernalld, (CO) ...............................67.895% Training Level Adult Amateur Championship CH: Aspen, Dutch Warmblood by Flemmingh; bred by Diane Stack (WA); RS: O’Neal, Dutch Warmblood by Kennedy; bred by A. Verdellen (NED); owned and ridden by Barbara Crabbe (OR)............................................................72.400% owned by Kylee Lourie (CO) ridden by Victoria Fernalld (CO) ................................. 61.404% RS: Sexton’s Alonso, Dutch Warmblood; owned and ridden by Karen Douglas (WA) .....70.400% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 3. Baronessa V, owned and ridden by Jacquelyn Anderson (WA).................................69.200% Intermediate I Open Championship 4. Zarry Nights, owned and ridden by Jacqueline Lyons (WA).....................................67.400% CH: Fabrioso, Hanoverian by Federweisser; bred by J. Lemcke (GER); 5. Cash, owned and ridden by Teresa Ysursa (ID) .......................................................65.400% owned by Virginia Carr (CO) ridden by Jenny Baldwin (CO) ...................................66.228% 6. Top Palermo, owned and ridden by Wendi Montgomery (WA) ................................64.400% RS: Eeltsje F., Friesian by Fabe; bred by Stal Widjewormer (NED); 7. Gearhart, owned and ridden by Annette Kleven (WA).............................................64.000% owned by Paula Marsh (TX) ridden by Nicole Gluesenkamp (CO) ...........................65.702% 8. First Dance, owned and ridden by Carol Mavros (MT).............................................63.200% 3. Serious Hit, owned and ridden by Glenda Needles (CO) ..........................................65.526% 4. Sir Sherlock JSS, owned and ridden by Susan Schneider (CO) .................................64.825% 5. Romie, owned and ridden by Jasmin Becker (CO)...................................................60.439% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 6. Quirinius, owned and ridden by Beatrice Marienau (CO) ........................................58.684% Training Level Junior/Young Rider Championship CH: Geronimo’s Lightfoot, Arabian by Geronimos Legacy; Great American Insurance Group/USDF owned and ridden by Macaulay Dukes (WA) .......................................................... 71.200% Intermediate I Freestyle Championship RS: Vidalgo, Dutch Riding Horse by Vita Nova’s Hanassie; bred by L.J. Mellema (NED); CH: Fabrioso, Hanoverian by Federweisser; bred by J. Lemcke (GER); owned and ridden by Rosie Lutz (WA)....................................................................67.000% owned by Virginia Carr (CO) ridden by Jenny Baldwin (CO) ...................................62.750% 3. Silver Bells, owned and ridden by Emily Christen (OR) ...........................................65.800% 4. Elvis, owned and ridden by Sydney Rahmann (ID) .................................................65.400% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 5. Oliver Twist, owned and ridden by Autumn Saunders (OR) .....................................65.000% Intermediate II Open Championship 6. Urian, owned and ridden by Zoe Conlee (WA) ........................................................65.000% CH: Reve de Neige, Oldenburg by Rosenzauber; bred by Hella Kraus (GER); 7. Flying Feathers Phoenix, owned and ridden by Caitlan Whitley (WA) .....................63.400% owned and ridden by Beatrice Marienau (CO) ........................................................ 62.237% 8. Donner Prince, owned and ridden by Michelle Mannenbach (OR) ...........................62.800% 2: Safarie, Dutch Warmblood by Flemmingh; bred by H Rooyakkers (NED); owned and ridden by Gwen Ka’awaloa (CO) ...........................................................48.553% Great American Insurance Group/USDF Grand Prix Open Championship

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Training Level Open Championship

CH: Donner Girl, Oldenburg by Don Gregory; bred by Gestuet Lewitz (DEN); CH: Superman, Dutch Warmblood by Mondriaan; bred by A Barneveld (NED); owned and ridden by Beth Glosten (WA)................................................................ 71.800% owned and ridden by Grant Schneidman (CO)........................................................ 63.262% RS: H.S. Arrow, Hungarian by Sempatico M; bred by Henrietta Morey (WA); RS: Ravenelli’s Wizard, Dutch Warmblood by Silvano; bred by Stoeterij owned by Henrietta Morey (WA) ridden by Allison Allbaugh-Cino (WA) .................70.600% Het Het Maalwater (USA); owned and ridden by Simone Ahern (CO) .......................61.418% 3. Celene, owned and ridden by Shauntel Bryant (WA) ..............................................69.000% 3. Lamiro, owned and ridden by Lauren Smith (CO)................................................... 56.170% 4. Winterlake Tristan, owned and ridden by Jennifer Martinez (ID) ............................67.000%

Nicki Grandia and Elisienne, Grand Prix Freestyle champion; and Region 6 director Donna Longacre Jessica Wisdom and North Forks Cardi, Intermediate I Freestyle champion; and Region 6 director Donna Longacre

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CH: Alleluiah, Swedish Warmblood by Amiral; bred by Christine Campbell (VT); owned and ridden by Taminy Marshall (NM) ..........................................................59.474% The 2010 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Region 6 Dressage Championships were held September 16-19 in Auburn, WA. RS: Alvaro TCV, Andalusian by Maestro; bred by Tina Veder (NY); owned and ridden by Patricia Roark (CO) ..............................................................55.526% Judges: Mary Grace Davidson (S); Loris Henry (S); Gail Hoff-Carmona (S); Joan Humphrey (S); Natalie Lamping, (S); Marianne Ludwig (S); Joan Macartney (S). Great American Insurance Group/USDF


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Aragorn’s Elegant Falcon, owned by Alanna Danna (WA); ridden by Matthew Eagan (WA) .............................................................................66.400% Eisenherz, owned by Kathie Vigouroux (OR); ridden by Catherine Reid (WA) .........65.600% Theos Doran PRLA, owned by Linda Stenstadvold (OR); ridden by Koby Robson (OR) ..................................................................................64.400% HPB Wradish, owned by Kim Jensen (WA); ridden by Jennifer Schrader-Williams (WA) ...........................................................64.200%

CH: Zippity Do Dah, Dutch Warmblood by Florencio; bred by G. Marsman-Bonenkamp (NED); owned and ridden by Nancy Arend (WA) ............69.868% RS: Vjerakelly, Dutch Warmblood by Inspekteur; bred by H.B.C. Stal (NED); owned and ridden by Diane Stack (WA) .................................................................67.895% 3. Laudatio F, owned and ridden by Kecia Stewart (WA) .............................................67.500% 4. Vantage, owned and ridden by Christy Swanson (WA) ............................................67.500% 5. Heartbreaker, owned and ridden by Karen Chekenian (WA) ...................................66.579% 6. Desert Sun, owned and ridden by Shelly Johnson (WA) ..........................................65.000% 7. Benedero, owned by Wendy Meyers (WA); ridden by Emily Schnoor (WA).............. 64.737% 8. Faith, owned and ridden by Kelsey Pritchett (WA)...................................................64.211%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF First Level Junior/Young Rider Championship CH: Querida, Oldenburg by Quantus; bred by Jennifer Hoffmann (CA) and Jurgen Hoffmann (CA); owned by Roxann Gaudern (MT) ridden by Jessica Gaudern (MT) ...70.789% RS: Zerox, Swedish Warmblood by Rex; bred by Erik Johansson (USA); owned and ridden by Brette Lovrovich (WA) ..........................................................68.684% 3. Geronimo’s Lightfoot, owned and ridden by Macaulay Dukes (WA)........................68.553% 4. Tunnes fan de Koarndyk, owned and ridden by Jorde Trudel (ID)............................67.895% 5. Narco, owned and ridden by Caryn Darmer (WA) ..................................................66.579% 6. April Crusader, owned by Barbara Ramlow (MT); ridden by Anna Vergowe (WA) ...65.263% 7. CrashBoomBang, owned and ridden by Nina Hance (MT) .......................................63.947% 8. Isak, owned by Krisell Steingraber (WA); ridden by Amber McCluskey (WA) ..........62.895%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF First Level Open Championship CH: Walk of Fame, Dutch Warmblood by Sunny Boy; owned by Lynda Cushman (WA); ridden by Shauntel Bryant (WA) ............................................................................70.658% RS: Donner Girl, Oldenburg by Don Gregory; bred by Gestuet Lewitz (DEN); owned and ridden by Beth Glosten (WA)................................................................ 68.816% 3. Zamora, owned by Richard Chong (WA); ridden by Lisa Boyer (WA)......................68.026% 4(T). Quincy, owned by Trinjia Dell’Aglio (WA); ridden by Shauntel Bryant (WA)...........67.500% 4(T). Orson, owned by Ashley Preston (MT); ridden by Robert Chapeski (MT) .................67.500% 6. Bosse Nova, owned by Gigi Watson (WA); ridden by Lauren Lottermann (WA) ...... 65.921% 7. Washington, owned and ridden by Heather Wedmore (OR) .....................................65.132% 8. Fruedentag, owned and ridden by Teresa Stewart (WA) ..........................................64.474%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF First Level Freestyle Championship CH: Zippity Do Dah, Dutch Warmblood by Florencio; bred by G. Marsman-Bonenkamp (NED); owned and ridden by Nancy Arend (WA)................. 75.625% RS: Zamora, Dutch Warmblood by Sir Sinclair; bred by PM Van de Vliert-Van Velthuizen (NED); owned by Richard Chong (WA) ridden by Lisa Boyer (WA) ........69.688% 3. Winterlake Tristan, owned and ridden by Jennifer Martinez (ID) ............................68.542% 4. Alaska, owned by Janet Herrman (ID); ridden by Meghan Slaughter (ID)............... 65.417% 5. Incantaro, owned and ridden by Ashley Holmes (ID) ..............................................60.938%

CH: Tunnes fan de Koarndyk, Friesian by Abe 346; bred by K. Boersma (NED); owned and ridden by Jorde Trudel (ID) ..................................................................64.524% RS: Remington, Oldenburg; owned and ridden by Rebecca Blake (WA) ........................ 63.333% 3. Irrwisch, owned and ridden by Taylor Cunningham (ID) ........................................ 62.976% 4. Incantaro, owned and ridden by Ashley Holmes (ID) .............................................. 62.262% 5. April Crusader, owned by Barbara Ramlow (MT); ridden by Anna Vergowe (WA) ... 62.143% 6. Donegal McSweeney, owned and ridden by Paige Haas (ID) ....................................62.024% 7. Santos, owned and ridden by Cassandra Cummins (WA) ........................................ 61.548%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Second Level Open Championship CH: Pirouette, Hanoverian Cross; owned by Krista Melby (WA); ridden by Lindsey O’Keefe (WA) ............................................................................. 68.810% RS: Vivagonda, Dutch Warmblood by Florett AS; bred by J. Bijlsma-V Beek (NED); owned by Laureen Wilkerson (WA); ridden by Jessica Wisdom (WA) .....................65.833% 3. Gaudenzia, owned and ridden by Robert Chapeski (MT) ......................................... 63.810% 4. Orson, owned by Ashley Preston (MT); ridden by Robert Chapeski (MT) .................63.690% 5. Wisper, owned and ridden by Nancy Thacher (WA) ................................................63.452% 6(T). Nel, owned and ridden by Anne Appleby (WA) ....................................................... 62.381% 6(T). H. Wrendition, owned and ridden by Molly Martin (WA) ........................................ 62.381% 6(T). Fruedentag, owned and ridden by Teresa Stewart (WA) .......................................... 62.381%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Second Level Freestyle Championship CH: Cleopatra Jones, Andalusian by Caruso J; bred by Shellie Garms (WA); owned and ridden by Susanne Frahm (WA) ............................................................65.833% RS: Alvaro, Trakehner by Guy Laroche; bred by Hans Manfred Lessenich (USA); owned and ridden by Kathleen Doyle (WA) ............................................................ 65.417% 3. Harbor Mist, owned and ridden by Jamie Hughes (OR)........................................... 65.104% 4. Coins Fortune, owned and ridden by Keli Covin (WA) .............................................65.000% 5. Remington, owned and ridden by Rebecca Blake (WA)...........................................64.896%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Third Level Adult Amateur Championship CH: Wester, Dutch Warmblood by Rhodium; bred by B. de Leeuw (USA); owned and ridden by Dixie Montgomery (WA) ....................................................... 68.372% RS: Gone Bamboo, American Warmblood by Wishes & Dreams; bred by Anne Marie Murdock (WA); owned and ridden by Patricia Brewer (OR) ....62.674% 3. Genou Bijou, owned and ridden by Paige Abbott (WA) ............................................61.977% 4. Zakaroff, owned by Carol Bohn (WA); ridden by Rachel Robinson (WA)..................61.279% 5. Malipiero 3, owned and ridden by Julie Bennett (WA) .............................................61.163% 6. Parcival, owned and ridden by Martin Douglas (WA) ..............................................61.163% 7. Harbor Mist, owned and ridden by Jamie Hughes (OR)........................................... 59.651% 8. Coins Fortune, owned and ridden by Keli Covin (WA) ............................................. 58.372%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Third Level Junior/Young Rider Championship CH: Remington, Oldenburg; owned and ridden by Rebecca Blake (WA) .........................63.721% RS: Titan, Dutch Warmblood; owned and ridden by Kendall Christy (WA).................... 61.628% 3. American Graffiti, owned by Brook Irving-Martz (WA); ridden by Kaylan Lovrovich (WA) ............................................................................61.279% 4. Fortune, owned and ridden by Courtney Dale (ID) .................................................58.605% 5. Romantic’s Son, owned by Linnea Hircko (WA); ridden by Elizabeth Meucci (WA) .55.698%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Second Level Adult Amateur Championship

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Third Level Open Championship

CH: Sandro Brasil, Oldenburg by Sandro Hit; bred by Gestuet Lewitz (DEN); owned and ridden by Suzie Dustin (ID) ..................................................................66.905% RS: Genou Bijou, Oldenburg; owned and ridden by Paige Abbott, (WA) .......................64.048% 3. Laudatio F, owned and ridden by Kecia Stewart (WA) .............................................62.024% 4. Figaro, owned and ridden by Courtney Lautman (WA) ........................................... 61.905% 5. Cleopatra Jones, owned and ridden by Susanne Frahm (WA) .................................. 61.667% 6. Harbor Mist, owned and ridden by Jamie Hughes (OR)...........................................60.595% 7. Grand Slam, owned and ridden by Jaime Taft (WA)................................................59.643% 8. HPB Ellusive Star, owned and ridden by Beverly Huddleston (WA) ......................... 58.571%

CH: Pirouette, Hanoverian Cross; owned by Krista Melby (WA); ridden by Lindsey O’Keefe (WA) .............................................................................66.744% RS: Dylan, Hanoverian; owned and ridden by Caryn Bujnowski (WA)...........................66.395% 3. Charismatique, owned by ZoeAnne Arrington (OR); ridden by Heather Oleson (OR) ....65.814% 4. Bandolero CLXXVI, owned by Toni Mueller (WA); ridden by Paige Ruhl (WA) .........64.070% 5. Trendsetter, owned and ridden by Nichole Charbonneau (WA).................................63.721% 6. H. Wrendition, owned and ridden by Molly Martin (WA) ........................................63.605% 7. Vivagonda, owned by Laureen Wilkerson (WA); ridden by Jessica Wisdom (WA) ...62.907% 8. Genuine Risk, owned and ridden by Allison Allbaugh-Cino (WA) ............................ 62.326%

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Great American Insurance Group/USDF First Level Adult Amateur Championship

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Second Level Junior/Young Rider Championship


Great American Insurance Group/USDF Third Level Freestyle Championship

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Intermediate I Junior/Young Rider Championship

great american/usdf regional dressage championships

CH: Reinout, Friesian by Reyert 337; bred by Mw. A. Koelma (NED); CH: Luciano, Dutch Warmblood by Cabochon; bred by K. van Zaanen (USA); owned by Karen Parkey (WA); ridden by Paige Ruhl (WA) ..................................... 69.375% owned by Laurie McLaughlin (WA); ridden by Erin Saville (WA) .............................59.211% RS: Trendsetter, Swedish Warmblood by Chapman; bred by Kari McClain (WA); RS: Falcor, Westfalen by Florestan I; bred by Ingo Berens (USA); owned and ridden by Nichole Charbonneau (WA) ..................................................67.083% owned and ridden by Laura Ritacco (OR) ...............................................................57.895% 3. Malipiero 3, owned and ridden by Julie Bennett (WA) ............................................62.083% 4. Harbor Mist, owned and ridden by Jamie Hughes (OR)........................................... 61.562% Great American Insurance Group/USDF

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Fourth Level Adult Amateur Championship

Intermediate I Open Championship

CH: North Forks Cardi, Welsh Cob by Canterbrook Llwynog Du; bred by Carol Holcombe (OR); owned and ridden by Jessica Wisdom (WA)............66.579% CH: Caruso, Hanoverian gelding by Contucci; bred by Christy Horton (OR); RS: Piloto Do Top, Lusitano by Eleito; bred by Antonio Toledo Mendes Pereira (BRZ); owned by Lynda Cushman (WA); ridden by Caitlyn Cushman (WA) ........................64.268% owned by Linda Stenstadvold (OR); ridden by Koby Robson (OR) ..........................62.368% RS: Chintilli, Morgan; owned and ridden by Gayle Fielding (WA)..................................55.488% 3. W King’s Ransom, owned and ridden by Mary Houghton (WA) .............................. 62.237% 4. Dreamcatcher Elite, owned and ridden by Jill Giese (CAN) ..................................... 62.237% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 5. Silhouet, owned and ridden by Catherine Mahon (WA)........................................... 61.974% 6. Daniaan, owned by Rebecca Chatfield (WA); ridden by Matthew Eagan (WA) ......... 61.711% Fourth Level Freestyle Championship CH: Falada, Hanoverian by First Gotthard; bred by James Schneller (WA); owned by Rani McCulloch (WA); ridden by Michael Osinski (WA)...........................72.083% Great American Insurance Group/USDF RS: Tjesse 400, Friesian by Sjaard 320 320; bred by Mevr v.d. Ark (NED); Intermediate I Freestyle Championship owned by Regine Brockway (WA); ridden by Gwen Blake (WA)..............................68.750% CH: North Forks Cardi, Welsh Cob by Canterbrook Llwynog Du; 3. Resolution, owned and ridden by Kari McClain (WA) ..............................................68.333% bred by Carol Holcombe (OR); owned and ridden by Jessica Wisdom (WA)............68.750% 4. Gem’s Amigo, owned by Jan Burke (WA); ridden by Lily Wilson (WA) ...................64.479% RS: Dreamcatcher Elite, Hanoverian; owned and ridden by Jill Giese (CAN) .................64.000% 5. Frapiccino, owned and ridden by Kim Lacy (WA)....................................................60.833% 3. W King’s Ransom, owned and ridden by Mary Houghton (WA) .............................. 61.250% 6. Holly Head, owned and ridden by Linda Racicot (WA)............................................59.062% 4. Daniaan, owned by Rebecca Chatfield (WA); ridden by Matthew Eagan (WA) ........60.750%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Young Rider Team Championship

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Intermediate II Open Championship

CH: Luciano, Dutch Warmblood by Cabochon; bred by K. van Zaanen (USA); CH: Nairobi, Dutch Warmblood by Inspekteur; bred by B. de Leeuw (USA); owned by Laurie McLaughlin (WA); ridden by Erin Saville (WA) ............................63.947% owned and ridden by Kari McClain (WA) ................................................................. 61.711% RS: Paris, Dutch Warmblood by Contango; bred by F. Heiden (NED); Great American Insurance Group/USDF owned and ridden by Kathy Everman (OR).............................................................60.000% Prix St. Georges Adult Amateur Championship 3. Isabella, owned and ridden by Paige Ruhl (WA) ..................................................... 51.579% CH: Jabuticaba, Lusitano by Borladero; bred by Rosalie Lewis (FRA); owned and ridden by Kathryn Gruenefeldt (OR)..................................................... 61.974% Great American Insurance Group/USDF RS: Tivoli Garden, Danish Warmblood by Diamant; bred by Per Nielsen (DEN); Grand Prix Open Championship owned and ridden by Mercedes Eckroth (WA) ........................................................ 61.579% CH: Elisienne, Oldenburg; owned by Jessica Lyman (WA); 3. Caruso, owned by Lynda Cushman (WA); ridden by Caitlyn Cushman (WA) ........... 60.921% ridden by Nicki Grandia (OR).................................................................................63.830% 4. Lars, owned by Michelle Alexander (WA); ridden by Kristin O’Hearn (WA)..............59.211% RS: Allegiant, Dutch Warmblood; owned by Kathy Everman (OR); 5. Fendi, owned and ridden by Lindsay Jackson (WA) ................................................54.079% ridden by Sarah Everman-Johnston (OR) ...............................................................60.638% 6. Diamant, owned and ridden by Sheila Buchanan,(WA) .......................................... 53.816% 3. Joust, owned and ridden by Olivia Chapeski (MT)................................................... 60.319% 7. Holly Head, owned and ridden by Linda Racicot (WA)............................................ 53.158% 4. Nairobi, owned and ridden by Kari McClain (WA) ..................................................56.383%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Prix St. Georges Junior/Young Rider Championship

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Grand Prix Freestyle Championship

CH: Falcor, Westfalen by Florestan I; bred by Ingo Berens (USA); owned and ridden by Laura Ritacco (OR) ...............................................................63.947% CH: Elisienne, Oldenburg; owned by Jessica Lyman (WA); ridden by Nicki Grandia (OR).................................................................................64.500% RS: Joust, Dutch Warmblood by Argus; bred by Julie and Katie Tharp (LA); Great American Insurance Group/USDF owned and ridden by Olivia Chapeski (MT) .............................................................63.125% Prix St. Georges Open Championship 3. Nairobi, owned and ridden by Kari McClain (WA) ..................................................60.625% CH: Rembrandt, Friesian by Laes; bred by Debra Itzen (USA); owned by Don Eckhardt (WA); ridden by Brooke Voldbaek (OR)............................65.658% RS: Falada, Hanoverian by First Gotthard; bred by James Schneller (WA); Region 7 Results owned by Rani McCulloch (WA); ridden by Michael Osinski (WA)...........................65.526% 3. Jett, owned by Jane Jakobe (WA); ridden by Debbie Fornia-Dewitt (WA) ...............64.868% 4. Ora, owned by Alison Ashbaugh (WA); ridden by Carrie Carstairs (WA) .................62.500% The 2010 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Region 7 Dressage Championships were held 5. Piloto Do Top, owned by Linda Stenstadvold (OR); ridden by Koby Robson (OR) ....62.368% October 7-10 in Los Angeles, CA. 6. Nickalus, owned and ridden by Patricia Russell (WA)............................................. 62.237% 7. Descartes, owned by Barb Shaub (WA); ridden by Lauren Lottermann (WA) ......... 61.842% Judges: Linda Zang (O); Lorraine Macdonald (I); Jane Weatherwax (I); Paula Lacy (S); 8. Resolution, owned and ridden by Kari McClain (WA) .............................................. 61.447% Mike Osinski (S); Scott Peterson (S); Sharon Poulin (S).

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Intermediate I Adult Amateur Championship

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Training Level Adult Amateur Championship

CH: Lars, Dutch Warmblood by Falco; bred by W. B. M. Wagenmans (NED); CH: Winter Rose, Oldenburg by Winterprinz; bred, owned, owned by Michelle Alexander (WA); ridden by Kristin O’Hearn (WA) ..................... 63.421% and ridden by Jennifer Crandall (CA).....................................................................68.600% RS: Barcarrolle, Swedish Warmblood; owned and ridden by Monica South (WA)..........57.368% RS: Cervaro, Holsteiner by Carpaccio; bred by Peter Knudsen (GER); 3. Tivoli Garden, owned and ridden by Mercedes Eckroth (WA)..................................55.395% owned and ridden by Janet Stier (CA).....................................................................68.000%

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Wallstreet Wonder, owned and ridden by Linda Grossenbacher (CA) ......................66.800% Limerick, owned by Gina Duran (CA); ridden by Becky O’Reilly (CA) .....................66.400% Dameera, owned by Starr Vaughn Equestrian Inc. (CA); ridden by Michele Vaughn (CA)...............................................................................66.200% Graphic Image, owned and ridden by Ellie Rose (CA) .............................................65.000% Woodstock, owned and ridden by Mary Carr (CA) ..................................................64.400% Bjorn, owned and ridden by Suzanne Kramer-Morton (CA) ....................................63.400%

CH: Zodessa, Dutch Warmblood by Rousseau; bred by A. M. Weemen (NED); owned and ridden by Gabriela Glumac (CA)...........................................................73.200% RS: Way Too Flashy, Quarter Horse cross; owned and ridden by Samantha Hoffman (CA).........................................................................67.600% 3(T). Hassan, owned by Whitney Harrington (CA); ridden by Kalynn Harrington (CA) ....62.200% 3(T). This End Up, owned and ridden by Emilee Panunzi (CA).........................................62.200%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Training Level Open Championship CH: Flair, Dutch Warmblood by Bon Gigolo; bred by P. Crum (NED); owned and ridden by Kimberly Monk (CA)..............................................................78.200% RS: Herzsprung, Hanoverian by Hochadel; bred by Heinrich Tamm (GER); owned and ridden by Donna Richardson (CA) ........................................................72.200% 3. Sonnenkonigin, owned by Pacific Group Management Inc. (NV); ridden by L. J. Banks (CA) ......................................................................................70.200% 4. Baryshnikov, owned and ridden by Heidi Knipe-Lyons (CA) ....................................69.400% 5. Wintergold, owned and ridden by Kate Hartmann (CA)..........................................68.800% 6(T). Atlantic, owned by Stacy Brand (CA); ridden by L. J. Banks (CA) ...........................68.400% 6(T). Stradivarius, owned by Teree Castanias (CA); ridden by Sandy Savage (CA) ...........68.400% 8. Wroxanne, owned and ridden by Suzanne Galsterer (CA) .......................................67.800%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF First Level Adult Amateur Championship

CH: Zodessa, Dutch Warmblood by Rousseau; bred by A. M. Weemen (NED); owned and ridden by Gabriela Glumac (CA)............................................................70.132% RS: Rouletto, Hanoverian; owned and ridden by Madeline Jones (CA) ...........................70.000% 3. Tundra Park Betty Boo, owned and ridden by Ann Marie Figueroa (CA) .................. 61.579% 4. Kingsley, owned by Kristina Harrison-Naness (CA); ridden by Rison Naness (CA) ...59.605%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF First Level Open Championship CH: Harmony’s Armani, Dutch Warmblood by Sydney; bred by N. W. J. Krol (NED); owned by Harmony Sporthorse (CO) ridden by Leslie Webb (CA) ...........................73.684% RS: Celano, Holsteiner; owned and ridden by Susan Halasz (CA) .................................. 72.632% 3. Special Agent, owned by Kathryn Phillips (CA); ridden by David Wilson (CA)..........71.579% 4. Decadencia, owned by Sharon Oehler (CA); ridden by Katherine Mashbir (CA) ....... 68.158% 5. Amazingh Welcome, owned by Molly Cope (CA); ridden by Chemaine Hurtado (CA).....67.763% 6. Zsunami, owned and ridden by Ariane Rezvani (CA)............................................... 67.632% 7. Wobrien, owned and ridden by Michelle Willumsen (CA).........................................66.711% 8. Amethist Utopia, owned by Marian Berg (CA); ridden by Jane Ewer (CA) ............... 66.184%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF First Level Freestyle Championship CH: Amazingh Welcome, Dutch Warmblood by Welcome; bred by Sonnental Farm (CA) and Marsha Alstot (CA); owned by Molly Cope (CA); ridden by Chemaine Hurtado (CA) ................................67.917% RS: Zinca, Dutch Warmblood by Kennedy; bred by Marc Sleehof (CA); owned and ridden by Kimberly Watts (CA) .............................................................66.979%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Second Level Adult Amateur Championship CH: Absolute Zephyr, Zweibrucker by Abanos; bred by Horst Baumann (GER); owned by Karen Ball (CA); ridden by Emily Tears (CA) ............................................72.143% RS: Wodan, Friesian; owned by Connie Thomas (CA); ridden by Debbie Thomas (CA) ...66.667% 3. Rustringer, owned and ridden by Jacqueline Real-Salas (CA) ..................................66.548% 4. Rubicon SF, owned and ridden by Hilari Fleming (NV) ............................................65.595% 5. Silverstone, owned and ridden by Charlene Ku (CA)................................................63.690% 6. Farinelli, owned and ridden by Odie Cawley (CA) ...................................................63.095% 7. Wobelisk, owned and ridden by Judy Lister (CA) .................................................... 62.976% 8. Louvre, owned and ridden by Tobi Coate (CA) ........................................................ 62.738%

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CH: Rubin Black, Hanoverian by Rubin-Royal; bred by Dieter Roebken (GER); owned and ridden by Maureen Lamb (CA) ..............................................................69.474% RS: Nicolas, Trakehner; owned and ridden by Mia Selvidge (CA) ................................... 67.632% 3. Lord du Talus, owned and ridden by Tara Davis (CA) ..............................................66.842% 4. Che Bella Rosa, owned and ridden by Madora Daniel (NV) .....................................66.447% 5. Limerick, owned by Gina Duran (CA); ridden by Becky O’Reilly (CA) .....................65.658% 6. Zinca, owned and ridden by Kimberly Watts (CA)................................................... 64.737% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 7. Navarrete, owned and ridden by Mary Gunderson (CA) .......................................... 63.158% Second Level Junior/Young Rider Championship 8. Royal Opponent, owned and ridden by Rene Vara (CA) ........................................... 62.763% CH: Rouletto, Hanoverian; owned and ridden by Madeline Jones (CA) ...........................64.643%

Marisa Festerling and Big Tyme, Intermediate I Open champions; Great American Insurance Group representatives Kathy Stringer and Dianne Meisner

Jennifer Crandall and Winter Rose, Training Level Adult Amateur champions; Great American Insurance Group representatives Donna Chopp and Joe Parker

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Great American Insurance Group/USDF Training Level Junior/Young Rider Championship

Great American Insurance Group/USDF First Level Junior/Young Rider Championship


great american/usdf regional dressage championships

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Second Level Open Championship

3. Rasta, owned by Pamela Bailey (CA); ridden by Christine Rivlin (CA) .....................64.634% 4. Frederic 109, owned by Susan Allen (CA); ridden by Allida Allen (CA).....................63.659% 5. Winona, owned by Gina Atton-Thomas (CA); ridden by Sabine Baron Wright (CA).62.683% CH: Hilde Fan’t Alddjip, Friesian by Goffert 369; bred by Aerts Janssen (NED); owned by Cynthia Rowland (CA); ridden by Tigger Wright (CA) ............................. 68.571% 6. Rosie, owned by Lori Clark (CA); ridden by Carlos Santos (CA) ................................62.317% RS: Wout fan Bommelsteyn, Friesian by Abel 344; bred by J. J. Meulen (NED); Great American Insurance Group/USDF owned by Nicki Lucas (CA); ridden by Mary Kehoe (CA) .........................................66.905% 3. Celano, owned and ridden by Susan Halasz (CA) .................................................... 64.881% Fourth Level Freestyle Championship 4. Pescador ESF, owned by Pamela Pirkle (CA); ridden by Gayle Smith (CA) ............... 63.333% CH: Solei, Holsteiner by Aljano; bred by Maria Petzold (GER); owned and ridden by Rebecca Rigdon (CA)............................................................. 70.104% 5. Artisan, owned and ridden by Elizabeth Johnson (CA) .............................................61.190% RS: Veloz de Quintana, owned and ridden by Donna Richardson (CA)........................... 65.729% 3. Luciano, owned by Jill Cordsen (CO); ridden by Kelli Newton (CA) .........................62.708% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 4. Aslan, owned and ridden by Marianne Horn (CA) ...................................................58.646% Second Level Freestyle Championship 5. Le Czar, owned and ridden by Nancy Smeets (CA)...................................................56.667% CH: Hilde Fan’t Alddjip, Friesian by Goffert 369; bred by Aerts Janssen (NED); owned by Cynthia Rowland (CA); ridden by Tigger Wright (CA) .............................68.542% 6. Dwight, owned and ridden by Kristi Ullman (CA) ................................................... 53.333% RS: Winter Kiss, Hanoverian by Winterprinz; bred by Carla O’Connor (CA); owned by Great American Insurance Group/USDF Ardean Bennett (CA) and Marsha Alstot (CA); ridden by Chemaine Hurtado (CA)......61.667%

Junior Team Championship

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Third Level Adult Amateur Championship CH: Erisa Edward Jordan, Oldenburg; bred by Wolfgang Raulfs (GER); owned and ridden by Maureen Lamb (CA) ..............................................................67.558% RS: Rock, Dutch Warmblood by Krack C; bred by W. van Dijk (USA); owned and ridden by Veronika Morris (NV) ............................................................63.605% 3. Bvlgari, owned and ridden by Susan “Beth” Custalow (CA).................................... 63.372% 4. Royal Windston, owned and ridden by Kasey Perry (CA) ........................................ 62.326% 5. Team Harmony More Glory, owned and ridden by Yasmine Abdallat (CA) ..............62.093% 6. V, owned and ridden by Melissa Rogers (CA) ............................................................61.512% 7. Serenade, owned and ridden by Georganne Benesch (CA)....................................... 61.047% 8. Kalypso’s Kavalier, owned and ridden by Mrs. Sam Lewis (NV) ...............................58.837%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Third Level Open Championship

CH: Montfleury, Westfalen; owned and ridden by Grace Goodby (CA) ...........................65.405%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Young Rider Team Championship CH: Jonkara, Oldenburg by Rubinstein I; bred by Johann Brandes (GER); owned and ridden by Mackinzie Pooley (CA)...........................................................70.526% RS: Lord Chalk Hill, Oldenburg by Lord Sinclair; bred by Petra Schulze (GER); owned by Rebecca and Tessa Dick (KS); ridden by Tessa Dick (KS).......................... 66.316% 3. Ramazotti 75, owned and ridden by Rebecca Raede (CA)........................................ 62.237%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Prix St. Georges Adult Amateur Championship CH: Lancaster, Danish Warmblood by Lobster; bred by Gunnar Mousten (NED); owned and ridden by Sheryl Ross (CA) ...................................................................70.526% RS: Trixie, Hanoverian; owned by Megan McQueeney (CA); ridden by Alisa Wilson (CA) 66.184% 3. Undercover, owned and ridden by Michelle Freels (CA) ...........................................66.053% 4. Solvangs Rivaldo, owned and ridden by Jane Hayes (CA) ........................................ 65.921% 5. Redondo, owned and ridden by Judith Wheatley (CA) ............................................65.526% 6. The Black Tornado, owned and ridden by Melissa Rogers (CA) ................................65.000% 7. Ascension, owned and ridden by Nicole Bhathal (CA) .............................................64.868% 8. Gathan Alfarvad Z, owned by Elaine Wenger-Roesener (NV); ridden by Ali Roesener (NV) ....................................................................................64.211%

CH: Winsor, Rhinelander by Rhodium; bred by Eibe von Holten (GER); owned by Susan Adams (CA); ridden by Nicholia Zamora (CA) ...............................70.000% RS: Fraktura, Hanoverian by Ferro; bred by Arnd Deters (GER); owned by Joan Cinquini (CA); ridden by Ericka Reinig (CA).................................... 69.651% 3. Walking on Sunshine, owned by Robin Shearer (CA); ridden by Jo Moran (CA) ....... 68.721% 4. Valentino, owned by Christine Rivlin (CA); ridden by Stacy Zwergel (CA) ................ 67.326% 5. FDF Nestle Quick, owned by Sue Wilson (NV); ridden by Kathi Haworth (NV) ........66.628% 6. Vento, owned by Elizabeth King (CA); ridden by Christine Rivlin (CA)..................... 65.581% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 7. Virtuoso, owned and ridden by Valerie Colsant (CA) ............................................... 63.837% Prix St. Georges Junior/Young Rider Championship 8. WH Roux, owned and ridden by Victoria Rea (CA) ..................................................63.605% CH: Liberté, Dutch Warmblood by Flemmingh; bred by T. van Diepen (NED); owned and ridden by Amanda Harlan (CA) ............................................................ 72.763% Great American Insurance Group/USDF RS: Jonkara, Oldenburg by Rubinstein I; bred by Johann Brandes (GER); Third Level Junior/Young Rider Championship owned and ridden by Mackinzie Pooley (CA)........................................................... 67.105% CH: Luciano, Holsteiner by Lasandos; bred by Helmut Bies (USA); 3. Tibet, owned and ridden by Brianna Dutton (CA) ...................................................65.658% owned by Jill Cordsen (CO); ridden by Kelli Newton (CA).........................................70.116% 4. Royal Diamant, owned and ridden by Nicholas Sigler .............................................62.368% RS: Montfleury, Westfalen; owned and ridden by Grace Goodby (CA) ........................... 68.372% 5. Morocco, owned by Barb Shaub (WA); ridden by McCall Shaub (WA)..................... 61.842% 3. Royal Konig, owned and ridden by Lauren Thornlow (CA) ...................................... 65.581% 6. Ramazotti 75, owned and ridden by Rebecca Raede (CA)........................................60.526% 4. Saphiro, owned and ridden by Georgia Wren-Russ (CA) ......................................... 62.326% 5. Hennessey B, owned and ridden by Christine Landry (CA........................................59.070% Great American Insurance Group/USDF

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Fourth Level Adult Amateur Championship

Prix St. Georges Open Championship

CH: Lord Albert, Hanoverian; owned and ridden by David Blake (CA) ........................... 71.842% RS: Finally, Hanoverian by De Niro; bred by Dieter Kahrens (GER); CH: Serenade, Dutch Warmblood by Ijsselmeer; bred by Kyle Karnosh (CA) and owned by Finally Partners LLC (CA); ridden by Mette Rosencrantz (CA)..................70.789% Con Brio Farms LLC (CA); owned and ridden by Georganne Benesch (CA) ............. 61.463% 3. Vasco van het Gestelhof, owned by Kathleen Kearney (PA); RS: Aslan, Thoroughbred cross; owned and ridden by Marianne Horn (CA) .................. 57.927% ridden by Sabine Schut-Kery (CA) .......................................................................... 70.263% 4. Widelo, owned by Barbara McLean (AZ); ridden by Jan Ebeling (CA) .....................70.000% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 5. Rosenzauber 8, owned by Deborah Harlan (CA); ridden by Jan Ebeling (CA) ..........68.947% Fourth Level Junior/Young Rider Championship 6. Solei, owned and ridden by Rebecca Rigdon (CA) ................................................... 67.763% CH: Luciano, Holsteiner by Lasandos; bred by Helmut Bies (USA); 7. Taison, owned and ridden by Mette Rosencrantz (CA) .............................................66.447% owned by Jill Cordsen (CO); ridden by Kelli Newton (CA)........................................62.805% 8. Diabolo, owned and ridden by Mark Carter (CA) .................................................... 65.921%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Fourth Level Open Championship

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Intermediate I Adult Amateur Championship

CH: Titus DG, Dutch Warmblood by Jazz; bred and owned by DG Bar Ranch Inc. (CA); CH: Solvangs Rivaldo, Danish Warmblood by Regazzoni; bred by Bendt ridden by Chelsey Sibley (CA) ................................................................................. 66.341% and Karin Kjergaard (DEN); owned and ridden by Jane Hayes (CA)........................66.447% RS: Vindicator, Dutch Warmblood by OO Seven; bred by Natalie Bryant (MT) and RS: Lopaca, Holsteiner by Lorentin I; bred by Maria Petzold (GER); Little Creek Farm LLC (MT); owned and ridden by Barbara Breen-Gurley (CA) ......65.854% owned and ridden by Emily Tears (CA) ...................................................................65.789%

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PEC Womanizer, owned and ridden by Ruth Shirkey (CA) .......................................65.526% Ragtime, owned and ridden by Margaret Lee (CA) ..................................................63.026% Laurio, owned and ridden by Michelle Freels (CA)...................................................62.895% The Black Tornado, owned and ridden by Melissa Rogers (CA) ................................ 62.763% Rapallo, owned and ridden by Michele DeLuna (CA) ................................................ 61.711% Alamar’s Touch of Magic, owned and ridden by Deborah Hirons (CA)......................61.316%

CH: Tibet, Dutch Warmblood by Idocus; bred by Natalie Bryant (MT); owned and ridden by Brianna Dutton (CA).............................................................67.368% Great American Insurance Group/USDF

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Intermediate I Open Championship

Grand Prix Freestyle Championship

CH: Octango, Dutch Warmblood by Contango; bred by Rebecca Desmarais (CA); owned and ridden by Barbara Breen-Gurley (CA) ...................................................71.125% CH: Big Tyme, Belgian Warmblood; owned and ridden by Marisa Festerling (CA).......... 72.763% RS: Lauwersmeer, Dutch Warmblood by Farmer; bred and owned by Deborah Harrison (CA); ridden by Chelsey Sibley (CA) ............................66.875% RS: Lombardo LHF, Hanoverian by Londonderry; bred by Klaus Juergens (GER); owned and ridden by Brian Hafner (CA).................................................................68.026% 3. Rondo, owned and ridden by Alexsandra Howard (CA) ...........................................66.625% 3. Finally, owned by Finally Partners LLC (CA); ridden by Marisa Festerling (CA)........ 67.763% 4. Kamuela, owned and ridden by Renee Johnson (CA) ...............................................60.500% 4. Taison, owned and ridden by Mette Rosencrantz (CA) ............................................. 67.237% 5. Kai, owned and ridden by Renee Johnson (CA)........................................................66.842% Region 8 Results 6. Boegelys Mauricio, owned and ridden by Jessica Miller (CA) ...................................64.868% 7. Mondeo, owned by Donna Richardson (CA); ridden by Sandra Hansen (CA) ........... 63.553% 8. Ari, owned by Lori Lauver (CA); ridden by Nina Winternheimer (CA) ..................... 63.421% The 2010 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Region 8 Dressage Championships were held September 14-19 in Saugerties, NY.

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Intermediate I Freestyle Championship

CH: Finally, Hanoverian by De Niro; bred by Dieter Kahrens (GER); owned and ridden by Mette Rosencrantz (CA) ........................................................ 73.750% RS: Taison, Dutch Warmblood by Negro; bred by J. Sips (BEL); owned and ridden by Mette Rosencrantz (CA) ........................................................73.500% 3. Lopaca, owned and ridden by Emily Tears (CA) ...................................................... 70.125% 4. Ragtime, owned and ridden by Margaret Lee (CA) .................................................. 67.875% 5. PEC Womanizer, owned and ridden by Ruth Shirkey (CA) ....................................... 67.625% 6. Boegelys Mauricio, owned by Jessica Miller (CA); ridden by Kim Biggs (CA) ........... 67.375% 7. Norddeutsche, owned and ridden by Kerstin Laudemann (CA)................................64.625% 8. Laurio, owned and ridden by Michelle Freels (CA)...................................................64.250%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Intermediate II Adult Amateur Championship

Judges: Carter Bass (R); Sue Curry (R); Janet Hannon (S); Lois Heyerdahl (S); Peter Holler (I); Bo Jena (I); Sue Madden Mandas (S); Jeanne McDonald (I); Mary Seefried (O); Axel Steiner (O); Hanne Valentin (O); Mariette Withages (O); Lois Yukins (I).

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Training Level Adult Amateur Championship CH: Fhaltair, Hanoverian by Fabuleux; bred by Melissa Fisher (NH); owned and ridden by Michelle Green (NH) .............................................................73.800% RS: Napolean, Danish Warmblood; owned and ridden by Melissa Borkoski (CT)...........73.000% 3. Lago Di Lugano, owned and ridden by Shawn Walker (MA) ....................................68.200% 4. Madoc Gruffydd, owned and ridden by Amy O’Neil (VT) .........................................68.000% 5. Nefertiti, owned and ridden by Shauna Moore (NH) ...............................................67.800% 6. Samson, owned and ridden by Glenn Healey (ME) ..................................................67.600% 7. Magic Hat, owned and ridden by Andrea Brainard (VT)..........................................67.200% 8. Dora the Explorer, owned and ridden by Alexandra Tomson (NY) ...........................66.600%

CH: Renatino, Dutch Warmblood by Sambertino; bred by M. van Sonsbeek (NED); owned and ridden by Gundi Younger (CA) .............................................................. 62.237% Great American Insurance Group/USDF RS: Diameter, Danish Warmblood by Diamant; bred by Anne Larson (DEN); Training Level Junior/Young Rider Championship owned and ridden by Melissa Hogan (CA)...............................................................59.868% CH (T): Obligato, Dutch Warmblood Cross; owned by Laura Fay (NY); 3. Hartman, owned and ridden by Teree Castanias (CA) ............................................. 54.737% ridden by Katie Trickey (NY)...................................................................................72.400% CH (T): Firenze, Hanoverian by Fabriano; bred by Johann Loehden (GER); Great American Insurance Group/USDF owned by Keith Angstadt (MA) and ridden by Kaylee Angstadt (MA) ......................72.400% Intermediate II Open Championship 3. Beaverwood’s Fairy Tale, owned by George Hoag (CT); CH: Breanna, Hanoverian by Brentano II; bred by Walter Rauen (GER); owned ridden by Jennifer Chick (CT) .................................................................................69.800% by David Wightman (CA) and Kathleen Raine (CA); ridden by Kathleen Raine (CA) .. 70.395% 4. Fuerst Night, owned and ridden by Nina Fischer (PA) .............................................66.400% RS: Lombardo LHF, Hanoverian by Londonderry; bred by Klaus Juergens (GER); 5. My Cup of Tea, owned and ridden by Cora Lehet (NH) ............................................65.200% owned and ridden by Brian Hafner (CA).................................................................66.053% 6(T). Coya MC, owned and ridden by Meghan Watt (NY) .................................................64.800% 3. Charisma, owned and ridden by Jo Moran (CA) ......................................................64.474% 6(T). Devon’s Heir, owned and ridden by Zoe Carswell (VT).............................................64.800% 4. La Roc, owned by Shelley Browning (CA); ridden by Jane Arrasmith (CA)............... 63.816% 8. Queen’s Cultured Pearl aka Bella, owned by Andra Collins (RI); 5. Ramsgate D, owned by Sharolyn Naftel (CA); ridden by Nicholia Zamora (CA) ....... 62.237% ridden by Rachel Chowanec (CT) ............................................................................64.800% 6. Waroujo, owned and ridden by Nellie Martin-Giles (CA).........................................58.553% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 7. Maestoso II Omegga, owned by Janice Hellie (CA); ridden by Jennifer Coyne-Wilhite (CA)....................................................................57.368% Training Level Open Championship 8. Chardonnay, owned by Marta Kauffman (CA); ridden by Jaye Cherry (CA)...............56.711% CH: Zulft SCF, Dutch Warmblood by Vift Keur; bred by Carlos and Karin Jimenez (PA); owned and ridden by Heather Mason (NJ) .............................................................. 71.600% Great American Insurance Group/USDF RS: Boxster A, Hanoverian by Bugatti Hilltop; bred and owned by Iris Aberbach (MD); Grand Prix Adult Amateur Championship ridden by Michael Bragdell (MD)............................................................................70.000% CH: Normann, Dutch Warmblood by Inspekteur; bred by H. G. Broekhuizen (USA); 3. Edelrubin, owned by Shooting Stars Dressage Horses LLC (MA); owned and ridden by Nancy Szakacs (CA) .............................................................. 57.234% ridden by Cynthia Wylie (MA) ................................................................................69.600% RS: Karat, Swedish Warmblood; owned and ridden by Cindy Hitchcock (AZ) ...............56.383% 4. Cadence, owned by Pineland Farms Inc (ME); ridden by Carissa Lizotte (ME).........69.400% 5. Wizzi, owned by Palmer Irving (NY); ridden by Jane Rodd (NY) .............................67.800% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 6. Nor’ee, owned by June Brody (NJ); ridden by Heather Mason (NJ) .........................67.400% 7. Sir Donald, owned by Summit Sporthorses LTD (NJ); Grand Prix Open Championship ridden by Michael Bragdell (MD)............................................................................67.200% CH: Weltclassiker, Oldenburg by Welt Hit II; bred by Paul Schockemöhle (GER); owned by W Equestrian Enterprises LLC (CA); ridden by Alisa Wilson (CA) ............ 67.766% 8. DeLainie, owned by GayLee Robinson (NH); ridden by Jackie Smith (ME) ..............66.600%

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RS: Octango, Dutch Warmblood by Contango; bred by Rebecca Desmarais (CA); owned and ridden by Barbara Breen-Gurley (CA) .................................................. 65.532% 3. Monterey, owned and ridden by Barbro Ask-Upmark (CA)...................................... 64.681% 4(T). Divinity 3, owned and ridden by Tanya Vik (CA) .....................................................64.255% 4(T). Harmony’s Sandro, owned by Harmony Sporthorses (CO); ridden by Leslie Webb (CA) ....................................................................................64.255% 6. La Roc, owned by Shelley Browning (CA); ridden by Jane Arrasmith (CA)................61.915% 7. Rosenstrauss, owned and ridden by Gina Miller (CA)...............................................61.277% 8. Atlantic, owned by George Roberts (AZ); ridden by Michelle Reilly (CA) .................59.362%


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Great American Insurance Group/USDF First Level Adult Amateur Championship

3. Ordained, owned by Samantha Stillwell (NJ); ridden by Jackie Stillwell (NJ)...........61.310% 4. Unesco, owned and ridden by Meghan Kelley (VT) .................................................. 59.881% 5. Silversprings Legacy, owned and ridden by Hannah Clorite (CT) ............................. 59.762% CH: Ghardener, Hanoverian by Gold Luck; bred by Maurine Swanson (PA) and Rolling Stone Farm (PA); owned and ridden by Sharon Lewis (OH) ........................70.132% 6. Iced Macha, owned and ridden by Lauren Longfield (NJ)........................................58.690% 7. Eldorado, owned and ridden by Elizabeth Fell (VT) ................................................58.452% RS: Faantastica, Half-Arabian by Spartacus; bred, owned, and ridden by Susan Coleman (NY) ...............................................................................68.026% 8. On a Whim, owned and ridden by Katie Swanson (VT) ...........................................56.548% 3. Graham, owned and ridden by Lisa Schmidt (NH)..................................................67.895% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 4. Uchain, owned and ridden by Jessica Meyer (VT) .................................................... 67.105% Second Level Open Championship 5. Fahrenheit, owned by Zoe Williams (VT); ridden by Lillianna Joseph (VT) .............. 65.921% CH: Dunant, Oldenburg by Depardieu; bred by Bernhard Schroeder (GER); 6. Courante, owned and ridden by Deborah Marsden (NY) ......................................... 63.421% owned by Leigh Dunworth (MA); ridden by Marie Barrett (MA)..............................69.405% 7. Lorelei, owned and ridden by Georgjean Hertzwig (NY).......................................... 63.421% RS: Roark, Friesian by Fabe 348; bred and owned by Kimberly Perkins (NJ); 8. Magic Hat, owned and ridden by Andrea Brainard (VT)..........................................63.289% ridden by Heather Mason (NJ)................................................................................66.905% 3. Valencia, owned and ridden by Olav Drehn (NY) ....................................................66.548% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 4. Royal Touch, owned by Catherine Stern (VT); ridden by Jutta Lee (VT) ...................66.429% First Level Junior/Young Rider Championship 5. Glorious Feeling, owned and ridden by Jutta Lee (VT) ............................................64.643% CH: Wiltza, Oldenburg by Webster; bred by Richard and Sue Maioriello; owned by Betsy Tyler (FL) ridden by Molly Maloney (NY) .......................................68.289% 6. Atomic, owned by Alexandra Rukeyser (CA); ridden by Jennifer Marchand (NY) .....64.643% 7. Alex, owned by Eileen Bozadjian (MA); ridden by William McMullin (MA) .............. 62.143% RS: Firenze, Hanoverian by Fabriano; bred by Johann Loehden (GER); owned by Keith Angstadt (MA) and ridden by Kaylee Angstadt (MA) ...................... 67.763% 8. Uno Farmer, owned and ridden by Olivia Duksa (CT) ............................................. 61.786% 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Diamond Delight, owned and ridden by Clara Maynard (MA) ................................. 67.632% Obligato, owned by Laura Fay (NY); ridden by Katie Trickey (NY) .......................... 67.237% Don Pedro, owned by Perrin Martin (NY); ridden by Molly Maloney (NY) ...............64.868% Legacy Farms Charmander, owned and ridden by Alexandra Singh (NY).................64.605% Unesco, owned and ridden by Meghan Kelley (VT) .................................................. 63.553% What a Feeling, owned and ridden by Joseph Syndennis (NJ) .................................63.289%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Second Level Freestyle Championship

CH: Roark, Friesian by Fabe 348; bred and owned by Kimberly Perkins (NJ); ridden by Heather Mason (NJ)................................................................................ 70.729% RS: Gemini, Hanoverian by Graf Grannus; bred by Royal Canadian Mounted Police (CAN); owned and ridden by Linda Currie (MA) ................................................................. 67.812% 3. Ghardener, owned and ridden by Sharon Lewis (OH).............................................. 67.812% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 4. Nadine, owned and ridden by Beverly Reid (CT) .....................................................63.438% First Level Open Championship 5. Grande G, owned by Lynn Southworth (PA); ridden by Clark Southworth (PA) ....... 61.979% CH: Atomic, Dutch Warmblood; owned by Alexandra Rukeyser (CA); ridden by Jennifer Marchand (NY)..........................................................................69.605% 6. Oliver, owned by Audrey Hicks (NY); ridden by Rebecca Hicks (NY)........................ 61.354% RS: Rosmarin, Hanoverian; owned and ridden by Kimberly Herslow (NJ) .....................67.500% 7. Simon Says, owned and ridden by Katelyn Berube (NH) .........................................60.833% 3. Rawleigh, owned by Sue White (MA); ridden by Roberta Carleton (CT) ..................67.368% 8. Micah from Ca-Lyn, owned and ridden by Jayne Fingerhut (NJ).............................. 60.312% 4. Roxorella, owned by Roberta Berry (MA); ridden by Marie Barrett (MA) ................ 66.316% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 5. IdleHour Forio, owned by Elizabeth Jenkinson (OH); Third Level Adult Amateur Championship ridden by Nancy Lewis-Stanton (OH) ..................................................................... 65.921% CH: Gesstenia, Oldenburg by De Niro; bred by Oliver Kotschotsky (GER); 6. Donner Glorie, owned and ridden by Fie Andersen (MA) .........................................65.658% owned and ridden by Elizabeth Call (MA) ...............................................................67.093% 7. Wizzi, owned by Palmer Irving (NY); ridden by Jane Rodd (NY) .............................64.474% RS: Raphael, Oldenburg by Rubin-Royal; bred, owned, 8. Sir Donald, owned by Summit Sporthorses LTD (NJ); and ridden by Katherine Heller (NY) ...................................................................... 66.279% ridden by Michael Bragdell (MD)...........................................................................63.684% 3. Nearly Perfect, owned and ridden by Lisa Stockman (NJ) .......................................64.302% 4(T). Epic Twist, owned and ridden by Christopher Clyde (PA) ........................................63.256% 4(T). Malipacao, owned and ridden by Kelly Hendrick (RI) .............................................63.256% 6. Parnas, owned by Katie Brennan (NY); ridden by Jacqueline Hijkoop (CT) .............63.023% CH: Iced Macha, Irish Draught by Macha Breeze; bred by Margo Taylor (NJ); 7. Milestone, owned by Enterprise Farm LLC (NY); owned and ridden by Lauren Longfield (NJ) ...........................................................68.333% ridden by Melissa Schiff Soros (NY) ........................................................................63.023% RS: Grande G, Appaloosa Cross; owned by Lynn Southworth (PA); 8. Whipped Cream JP, owned and ridden by Elisabeth Straus (NY) .............................62.209% ridden by Clark Southworth (PA) ...........................................................................66.042% 3. Donner Glorie, owned and ridden by Fie Andersen (MA) .........................................64.375% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 4. Piper Warrior, owned and ridden by Kimberley Edelmann (NH) ............................. 64.271% Third Level Junior/Young Rider Championship 5. Banker’s Holidae, owned and ridden by Jennifer Ball (OH) ....................................60.208% CH: Brighella, Hanoverian by Brentano II; bred by Juergen Siltmann (GER); 6. Mr. Bigglesworth, owned and ridden by Rebecca Silverzweig (NY) .......................... 59.167% owned and ridden by Courtney Fanara (MA) ..........................................................67.093% RS: Kamelot, Russian Warmblood by Hram; owned and ridden by Krista Schrager (NY)60.814% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 3. Ashiroh, owned by Erin Scelba-Johnson (NJ); ridden by Ryann Scelba (NJ) ............ 60.581% Second Level Adult Amateur Championship 4. Fly Boy, owned and ridden by Molly Maloney (NY) .................................................60.349% CH: Weltdancer, Hanoverian by Weltmeyer; bred by Mary Lou Winn (FL); 5. Silversprings Legacy, owned and ridden by Hannah Clorite (CT) .............................60.233% owned and ridden by Jessica Morgan (CT) ..............................................................69.524% 6. Glynmary Peter, owned by Lendon Gray (NY); ridden by Nicole Nowak (RI)............60.116% RS: Relevant’s Couture, Oldenburg; owned and ridden by Carol Satriano (CT)..............64.524% 7. Queen’s Delilah, owned and ridden by Ciara Cummiskey (RI)................................. 59.419% 3. Maestoso Glena III, owned by Candace Platz (ME); ridden by Hana Poulin (ME) .... 63.333% 8. Maradona, owned and ridden by Faith Duplinsky (ME) .......................................... 57.907% 4. Statesman’s Signature, owned and ridden by Marthe Reynolds (NY) ...................... 62.262% 5. Gemini, owned and ridden by Linda Currie (MA) .................................................... 61.548% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 6. Schoenheit, owned and ridden by Wendy Kaplan (NY)............................................ 60.714% Third Level Open Championship 7. LaGranto, owned and ridden by Dawn White (PA) ................................................. 59.881% CH: Dunant, Oldenburg by Depardieu; bred by Bernhard Schroeder (GER); owned by Leigh Dunworth (MA); ridden by Marie Barrett (MA)..............................66.744% 8. Nadine, owned and ridden by Beverly Reid (CT) .....................................................59.643% RS: Diablo, Danish Warmblood; owned and ridden by Fie Andersen (MA).....................66.744% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 3. Harkon, owned by Steven Tarshis (NJ); ridden by Lauren Chumley (OH) ................ 66.163% Second Level Junior/Young Rider Championship 4. Cantaris, owned by Elizabeth Ferber (MA); ridden by Marie Barrett (MA) ..............65.698% CH: Leciano, Holsteiner by Le Santo; bred by Debbie Cranston (CO); 5. Karola 1, owned by Paige Finnegan (MA); ridden by Orintha Silva (MA) .................64.884% owned and ridden by Katelyn Kok (MA).................................................................. 66.190% 6. Rochefort, owned and ridden by Rita Brown (MA) .................................................. 64.651% RS: GB Classic, Rhinelander; owned by Jacqueline and Hannah McCabe (NH); 7. Popeye, owned by Summit Sporthorses LTD (NJ); ridden by Rebecca Cord (MD) .....63.953% ridden by Hannah McCabe (NH) .............................................................................65.476% 8. Linix, owned by Ellen Miller (VT); ridden by Catherine Hill (VT) ............................. 63.140%

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Great American Insurance Group/USDF Fourth Level Adult Amateur Championship

Fourth Level Freestyle Championship

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Great American Insurance Group/USDF CH: Favereux, Rhinelander by Fidermark; bred by Johannes Hilgers (GER); owned and ridden by Bryn Walsh (ME) ..................................................................68.229% Prix St. Georges Open Championship CH: River Run Roscoe, Holsteiner by Riverman; bred and Great American Insurance Group/USDF owned by Beverly Dudley (ME); ridden by Jackie Smith (ME) .................................66.228% RS: Die oder Keine, Oldenburg; owned by Bernadette Szost (NY); Junior Team Championship ridden by Jennifer Marchand (NY)..........................................................................65.965% CH: Embrujado XI, Pura Raza Española by Juicioso XI; 3. Wiley, owned by Natasha Grigg (MA); ridden by Lawrence Poulin (MA) .................65.088% bred by Agroganadera Las Gordillas S.A. (SPN); owned by Lendon Gray (NY); ridden by Rachel Chowanec (CT)...............................65.000% 4. Moonshine, owned and ridden by Jane Karol (MA)..................................................64.825% 5. Uni’ka, owned and ridden by Jennifer Wilson-Horr (ME) ....................................... 64.737% RS: Top, Dutch Warmblood; owned by Emmanuelle Van Vleet (CT); ridden by Madeleine Van Vleet (CT) ........................................................................64.730% 6. Leonardo, owned by Roxanne Bok (CT); ridden by Roberta Carleton (CT)............... 64.561% 3. Look At Me 5 Aka “Sam”, owned and ridden by Kate Mancosh (RI) ....................... 62.973% 7. Superstarr, owned and ridden by Jamie Fell (VT) ....................................................63.684% 4. Queen’s Delilah, owned and ridden by Ciara Cummiskey (RI)................................. 60.541% 8. Pacino, owned by Cecelia Stewart (SC); ridden by Christopher Hickey (MD) ...........63.596%

Rachel Chowanec and Embrujado XI, FEI Junior Team champion; (left to right) Phyllis LeBlanc, owner of Harbor Sweets Chocolates; Fern Feldman, Region 8 director; Peter Holler, FEI “I” judge; Mary Moeller, Great American Insurance Group representative; and USDF representative Cindy Vimont

Jennifer Marchand and Atomic, First Level Open; (left to right) Fern Feldman, Region 8 director; Phyllis LeBlanc, owner of Harbor Sweets Chocolates; Peter Holler, FEI “I” judge; Mary Moeller, Great American Insurance Group representative

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5. Lloyd Weber, owned and ridden by Francesca Dolnier (CT) .....................................60.405% 6. Blondé, owned by Susan Bassin (NY); ridden by Eleni Econopouly (NY) .................59.459% CH: Winslow, Hanoverian; owned and ridden by Steven Godwin (NY) ...........................62.683% 7. Ruby Rubinstein, owned by Sandra Wolfe (PA); ridden by Lian Wolfe (PA)............. 59.189% RS: Walina, Hanoverian; owned and ridden by Jane Gurzenda (RI) ..............................60.976% 3. Pandora, owned and ridden by Diana Schrage (NY) ...............................................58.902% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 4. BM Inspired Son, owned and ridden by Korina Veenstra (MA)..................................57.317% Young Rider Team Championship CH: Leonardo, Hanoverian; owned and ridden by Marlee O’Neil (VT) ............................62.895% Great American Insurance Group/USDF RS: Ballywhim Ardan Mor, Connemara by TA Dobb McDuff; bred by Ballywhim Farm Inc. (CT); owned by Lendon Gray (NY); ridden by Simon Solaro (NY)............60.263% Fourth Level Junior/Young Rider Championship CH: Maradona, Dutch Warmblood by Balzflug; owned and ridden by Faith Duplinsky (ME).............................................................................. 61.463% Great American Insurance Group/USDF RS: Ballywhim Ardan Mor, Connemara by TA Dobb McDuff; bred by Ballywhim Prix St. Georges Adult Amateur Championship Farm Inc. (CT); owned by Lendon Gray (NY); ridden by Simon Solaro (NY)............60.244% CH: Vito, Dutch Warmblood by Jazz; bred by W. J. Schutte (NED); 3. Foenix, owned by Regina Sacha-Ujczo (OH); ridden by Bobbie Kerr (NY) ............... 56.707% owned and ridden by Jennifer Huber (FL)...............................................................64.079% RS: Gladiator, Argentinean Warmblood by GS Raimundo; bred by Great American Insurance Group/USDF Juan Carlos Chudnovsky (ARG); owned and ridden by Mindy Elgart (NJ) ...............62.500% 3. Cheer 4, owned and ridden by Diane Glossman (PA) .............................................. 61.053% Fourth Level Open Championship 4(T). Hassan, owned and ridden by Carol Fitzgerald (VT) ...............................................60.658% CH: Die Oder Keine, Oldenburg; owned by Bernadette Szost (NY); ridden by Jennifer Marchand (NY).......................................................................... 69.146% 4(T). Lightning, owned and ridden by Renee Isler (MA) ..................................................60.658% 6. Talent, owned and ridden by Joan Pecora (IL) ........................................................60.263% RS: Sombrero Do Top, Lusitano by Afiancado de Flandes; owned by Janet Rubino (PA); ridden by Rebecca Cord (MD) .................................................................................66.707% 7. Onno, owned and ridden by Lisa Tannehill (NJ)......................................................59.474% 3. Cantaris, owned by Elizabeth Ferber (MA); ridden by Marie Barrett (MA) .............. 66.341% 8. Vikjaervsangs Lob-Light, owned and ridden by Katherine Heller (NY) ....................59.342% 4. Santa Monica, owned by Lisa Murphy (NY); ridden by Michelle Dinneen (NY) ........65.366% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 5. Wiebren fan Mirns, owned by Randa Pehl (MA); ridden by Leslie de Grandmaison (NH)...................................................................64.390% Prix St. Georges Junior/Young Rider Championship 6. Arc en Ciel, owned by Centerline Stables LLC (NY); ridden by David Collins, (NY) ...63.780% CH: Legal Majority, Hanoverian by Lavauzelle; bred by Gerhardt Herlyn (GER); 7. Time at Last, owned and ridden by Andrea McCauley (CT)...................................... 63.415% owned by Audrey Hicks (NY); ridden by Rebecca Hicks (NY) ..................................65.658% 8. Deep Blue, owned and ridden by Jovanna Stepan (NY) ...........................................60.976% RS: Epona’s Memorial Grace, Hanoverian Cross; owned by Beth Brainerd (ME); ridden by Amanda Brainerd (ME) ...........................................................................61.316% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 3. Foenix, owned by Regina Sacha-Ujczo (OH); ridden by Bobbie Kerr (NY) ............... 56.184%


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4. Audacity, owned by Martha Rose (MA); ridden by Cynthia Wylie (MA) ...................60.936% 5. Donarlicht GGF, owned and ridden by Suzanne Markham (MA) ..............................60.298% 6. Nibbit, owned and ridden by Jane Karol (MA) ........................................................59.064% CH: Talent, Dutch Warmblood by Jazz; bred by A. Verdellen (NED); owned and ridden by Joan Pecora (IL) ...................................................................64.474% 7. Remco, owned by Jane Mulvey-Raulerson (NH); ridden by Adam Cropper (NH) .....56.638% RS: Ramazotti, Bavarian; owned and ridden by Amy Gimbel (NJ) ................................ 63.816% 8. Rhavel, owned and ridden by Nancy Lewis-Stanton (OH) .......................................55.447% 3. Vito, owned and ridden by Jennifer Huber (FL)....................................................... 61.579% 4. Cheer 4, owned and ridden by Diane Glossman (PA) ...............................................61.184% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 5. KGS Horgaard Hustler, owned by Enterprise Farm LLC (NY); Grand Prix Freestyle Championship ridden by Robert Soros (NY)...................................................................................59.342% 1: Rhavel, Hanoverian by Regazzoni; bred by Horst Schirrmacher (GER); 6. Oscar, owned by Enterprise Farm LLC (NY); ridden by Robert Soros (NY) ............... 58.816% owned and ridden by Nancy Lewis-Stanton (OH) ...................................................54.600% 7. Petronius, owned and ridden by Barbara Wilson (CT) ............................................56.842%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Intermediate I Junior/Young Rider Championship

Region 9 Results

CH: Taylor Rose, American Warmblood by P.R.F Imperial Black Rex; The 2010 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Region 9 Dressage Championships were held bred by Rosemary Mordasky (CT); owned by Beth Brainerd (ME); November 4-7 in Katy, TX. ridden by Laura Brainerd (ME) ..............................................................................64.079% Judges: Dinah Babcock (S); Maryal Barnett (S); Liselotte Fore (I); Janet Foy (I); Marianne Ludwig (S); Joan Macartney (I); Sue Madden Mandas (S); William Solyntjes (S); Lois Yukins (I). Great American Insurance Group/USDF

Intermediate I Open Championship CH: Don Principe, Hanoverian by Donnerhall; bred by Adelheid Bruening (GER); owned by Maryanna Haymon (NC); ridden by Jennifer Marchand (NY) ..................67.500% RS: Fred Astair, Hanoverian by Fabriano; bred by Dieter Fresdorf (GER); owned and ridden by Tom Noone (MA) ...................................................................66.842% 3. Uni’ka, owned and ridden by Jennifer Wilson-Horr (ME) .......................................65.658% 4. Baffin, owned and ridden by Sara Rollins (ME) ......................................................65.395% 5. River Run Roscoe, owned by Beverly Dudley (ME); ridden by Jackie Smith (ME).....64.342% 6. Renoir, owned and ridden by Doreen Byrne (NY) .................................................... 63.421% 7. Aegis Wyoming, owned and ridden by Heather Ward (NY) ..................................... 63.421% 8. Royal Dancer, owned and ridden by Elizabeth Hotchkiss (NY) ................................ 62.632%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Intermediate I Freestyle Championship CH: Ramazotti, Bavarian; owned and ridden by Amy Gimbel (NJ) ................................ 63.150%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Training Level Adult Amateur Championship CH: Seville, Oldenburg by Spectrum; bred by Elizabeth Potter-Hall (VA); owned and ridden by Renee Delisse (TX) ................................................................69.200% RS: Estrella, Irish Sport Horse; owned and ridden by Leslie Schmidt (TX) .....................68.000% 3. Rocky Mountain High, owned and ridden by Terri Tupman (TX) .............................67.400% 4. Blue in the Face, owned and ridden by Terri Sue Wensinger (TX)............................66.600% 5. Quigley, owned and ridden by Ellen Ruckert (TX) ...................................................66.000% 6. Fashion’s Nickelodeon, owned and ridden by Diane Trammell (TX) ........................64.400% 7. Just Do It, owned and ridden by Susan Sulentic (TX) ..............................................63.600% 8. Andreas, owned and ridden by Mary Beth Henderson (TX) .....................................63.000%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Training Level Junior/Young Rider Championship

CH: NTEC Roulette, Hanoverian; owned by Kai Handt (TX); ridden by Julia Handt (TX) 81.400% RS: Absolutely Irresistible, Hanoverian; owned and ridden by Caroline Jahr (TX) .........70.400% 3. Dominic, owned by Karen Silvers (TX); ridden by Brittany Silvers (TX) ..................68.000% CH: KGS. Horgaard Hustler, Danish Warmblood; owned by Enterprise Farm LLC (NY); 4. Blue Sprinkle, owned by Joanne Patterson (TX); ridden by Emma Patterson (TX)...67.600% ridden by Robert Soros (NY)................................................................................... 55.263% 5. Balladeer Bubbles, owned and ridden by Isabelle Terry (TX) ..................................66.600% 6. Shadeco, owned and ridden by Sarah Bilby (TX) ....................................................66.200% 7. Giorgio, owned and ridden by Abby Fleischli (TX) ..................................................66.000% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 8. Piero, owned and ridden by Ashley Kotzur (TX) ......................................................65.000% Intermediate II Open Championship CH: Regent, Dutch Warmblood by Flemmingh; bred by C. J. M. Lazeroms (NED); owned and ridden by Brenna Kucinski (MA) ...........................................................65.368% Great American Insurance Group/USDF RS: Don Principe, Hanoverian by Donnerhall; bred by Adelheid Bruening (GER); Training Level Open Championship owned by Maryanna Haymon (NC); ridden by Jennifer Marchand (NY) ..................62.526% CH: G-Force, Oldenburg by Gulf Coast; bred by Louis Mes (LA); 3. French Kist, owned and ridden by Danielle Gavriluk (MA) ......................................62.053% owned by Elaine Rosen (TX); ridden by Joanna Schroeder (TX) ..............................73.200% 4. Nexus, owned by Samuel Grunkorn (NY); ridden by Micaela Mabragana (NY)........ 61.842% RS: Ana Isabellah, Hanoverian by Autocrat; bred by Sherry White (OH) and 5. Donarweiss GGF, owned by Rachel Ehrlich (MA); Graystone Farm Sporthorses LLC (OH); owned by Janice Graham Marquardt (TX); ridden by Christopher Hickey (MD) .........................................................................61.316% ridden by Erika-West Danque (TX).........................................................................72.400% 6. Dicaprio, owned and ridden by Danielle Gavriluk (MA) .......................................... 59.737% 3. Born in the USA GCF, owned by Sharon Garner (TX); 7. Incognito, owned by Shelley Welch (NY); ridden by Tom Noone (MA) .....................57.000% ridden by Patrick Tompkins (TX) ............................................................................72.400% 8. Espereaux, owned and ridden by Laurie Sigfridson (CT) .........................................50.526% 4. Desiree, owned and ridden by Martha Diaz (TX)..................................................... 71.800% 5. Pik’s Hit, owned by Annie Warren (TX); ridden by Tania Dorsett (TX) ....................67.800% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 6. Gran Casso, owned and ridden by Jenna Stern (TX) ................................................66.200% 7. Zoe, owned by Evelyn Angelle (TX); ridden by Lurena Bell (TX) ..............................65.600% Grand Prix Adult Amateur Championship 8. Rochelle, owned by Cynthia Moriarty (TX); ridden by Nancy Hinz (TX)...................63.600% CH: Otharr, Dutch Warmblood by Havidoff; bred by Bert Rutten (NED); owned and ridden by Jean Klaucke (FL) ................................................................. 58.851%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Intermediate II Adult Amateur Championship

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Grand Prix Open Championship CH: Lawool, Dutch Warmblood by Zeoliet; bred by F. E. Roos (NED); owned by Pineland Farms Inc. (ME); ridden by Gwyneth McPherson (ME) .............63.234% RS: Nexus, Danish Warmblood; owned by Samuel Grunkorn (NY); ridden by Micaela Mabragana (NY) ........................................................................ 62.255% 3. Regent, owned and ridden by Brenna Kucinski (MA) ...............................................61.106%

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Great American Insurance Group/USDF First Level Adult Amateur Championship CH: Fancy This GCF, Connemara Cross; owned and ridden by Bonnie Canter (TX) ..........69.868% RS: Wersache, Hanoverian by Wolkenstein II; bred, owned, and ridden by Shelly Williams (OK) ..............................................................................67.368% 3. Win/Win Situation, owned and ridden by Julia Denton (TX) ..................................66.447% 4. Bauke fan Ealsum, owned and ridden by Teresa Deeter (TX) ..................................65.395% 5. Indigo, owned and ridden by Sue Hopkins (TX) .......................................................64.211%


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Dopplar Two Thousand, owned by Georgette Lee (TX); ridden by Stephanie Wells (TX) ..............................................................................63.684% Usache, owned and ridden by Barbara Stewart (TX) .............................................. 63.553% Cassanova, owned by Stefanie Roberts (TX); ridden by Stacy Munoz (TX)...............63.289%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Second Level Adult Amateur Championship

First Level Freestyle Championship

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CH: Zandra ISF, Dutch Warmblood by Contango; bred by Iron Spring Farm Inc. (PA); owned and ridden by Sandra Adair (TX).................................................................69.583% RS: Bonafide, Thoroughbred by Go Exclusive Go; bred by Tommy Parker (TX); owned and ridden by Hannah Kinkead (TX) ...........................................................64.896% 3. Maromero, owned and ridden by Nicki Atkinson (TX).............................................60.625% 4. DF Double Take, owned and ridden by Elaine Hildreth (TX) ....................................59.583%

Claire Darnell and Calimar, Prix St. Georges Open; USDF representative Donna Rocchetti; and Great American Insurance Group representative Donna Meyer

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Second Level Freestyle Championship CH: Wolly, Mecklenburg by Weltfriede; bred by Volker Schaefer (GER); owned and ridden by Janice Mauren (TX) ............................................................... 68.021% RS: Maxamillion, Irish Sport Horse; owned and ridden by Rebecca Brake (TX) ............. 63.333%

Julia Handt and NTEC Roulette, Training Level Junior/Young Rider; Great American Insurance Group representative Donna Meyer; and Kai Handt

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CH: ’Nother Grand Slam, Oldenburg Cross; owned and ridden by Robert Gardes (LA)......65.714% RS: Abbyance, Hanoverian Cross by Absolute; bred by Aloysius Steiert (PA) and Phox Phalian Farm (PA); owned and ridden by Valerie Vaden (TX) ..................65.595% 3. Trader Vic, owned and ridden by Katherine Coleman (MS) .......................................65.119% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 4. Watze fan it Jaachpaad, owned and ridden by Karen Boyd (TX) .............................63.690% First Level Junior/Young Rider Championship 5. Galileo, owned by Margaret Kripke (TX); ridden by Kristin Stringer (TX) ............... 62.976% CH: Zydeco ZSH, Dutch Warmblood by Iroko; bred and owned by Terri Chabaud (LA); 6. Jubilant, owned and ridden by Arlene Gaitan (TX) .................................................62.500% ridden by Kathryn Chabaud (LA) ........................................................................... 72.368% 7. Valentino, owned and ridden by Terri Tupman (TX) ................................................ 62.262% RS: Glorianna, Oldenburg; owned and ridden by Morgen Fowler (TX) ..........................68.289% 8. Little Joe 2, owned and ridden by Jennifer Burts (LA) ............................................ 61.905% 3. Free Spirit, owned and ridden by Catherine Orton (TX) ..........................................67.895% 4. Mai, owned and ridden by Anna Campbell (TX) ......................................................67.500% 5. Maple Lane Kero, owned by Kristin Cyprus (TX); ridden by Allison Cyprus (TX) ...... 66.316% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 6. Abaris, owned by Jenna Stern (TX); ridden by Celine-Lea Halioua-Haubold (TX) ....65.526% Second Level Junior/Young Rider Championship 7. Shadeco, owned and ridden by Sarah Bilby (TX) ....................................................65.526% CH: Zydeco ZSH, Dutch Warmblood by Iroko; bred and owned by Terri Chabaud (LA); 8. Teleos (Ate Sjoerd), owned by Sandra Harrison (TX); ridden by Ayden Uhlir (TX)...65.000% ridden by Kathryn Chabaud (LA) ...........................................................................66.667% RS: Riviera, Oldenburg by Riverman; bred by Christa Witten (GER); owned by Leslie Schmidt (TX); ridden by Cassie Schmidt (TX) .................................................................................65.119% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 3. Maple Lane Kero, owned by Kristin Cyprus (TX) ridden by Allison Cyprus (TX) ......64.524% First Level Open Championship 4. Bouwe’s Shadow, owned and ridden by Lauren Garretson (TX) ........................... 64.048% CH: Royal Falcon, German Warmblood; owned by Michael Mayes (TX) 5. Mai, owned and ridden by Anna Campbell (TX) ................................................... 63.452% and Rocking M Stables (TX); ridden by Yvonne Kusserow (TX) ............................... 73.158% 6. Glorianna, owned and ridden by Morgen Fowler (TX) .......................................... 62.857% RS: Pacifica, Danish Warmblood by Blue Hors Future Cup; bred by Richard Freeman (LA); 7. Maxamillion, owned and ridden by Rebecca Brake (TX) ...................................... 62.738% owned by Nell Wade (MS); ridden by Anne Hornbeak (LA) ..................................... 73.026% 3. Born in the USA GCF, owned by Sharon Garner (TX); ridden by Patrick Tompkins (TX) ............................................................................67.895% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 4. Ana Isabellah, owned by Janice Graham Marquardt (TX); Second Level Open Championship ridden by Erika-West Danque (TX).........................................................................66.842% CH: Merino, Hanoverian by Metternich; bred by Gerhard Rolfes (GER); 5. G-Force, owned by Elaine Rosen (TX); ridden by Joanna Schroeder (TX) ................66.447% owned and ridden by Paul Kathen (TX) ..................................................................65.833% 6. Chesapeake Bay, owned and ridden by Louise Fox (LA) .......................................... 66.316% RS: Rasputin, Danish Warmblood by Blue Hors Hertug; bred by Richard Freeman (LA) and 7(T). Desiree, owned and ridden by Martha Diaz (TX).....................................................65.263% Oak Hill Ranch (LA); owned by Ronda Ritchie (LA); ridden by Vicky Busch (LA).....63.571% 7(T). Rhapsody B, owned by Thora Khademazad (TX); 3. Ludwig, owned by Audrey Hickman (TX); ridden by Erika-West Danque (TX) .........60.119% ridden by Berndt Von Hassler (TX) .........................................................................65.263% 4. Ravel, owned and ridden by Martha Diaz (TX) .......................................................58.095% 5. Graphic Design, owned by Debbie Abrams (TX); ridden by Jennifer Jarvis (TX) ...... 57.143% 6. Chellino Z, owned by Lori Jones (TX); ridden by Berndt Von Hassler (TX) ...............55.833% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 7. Loverboy, owned by Carlanda Hassoldt (TX); ridden by Marie Morgan (TX)............48.929%


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Great American Insurance Group/USDF Third Level Adult Amateur Championship

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Fourth Level Open Championship

CH: Wunderland, Hanoverian by Wonderful; bred by Nanni Baker (TX) and Pfalz Farm (TX); owned and ridden by Erika James (TX) .................................63.023% RS: Bon Wilbo, Hanoverian by Bon Bonaparte; bred by Juergen Sandbrink (GER); owned and ridden by Amy Ganci (TX) .................................................................... 61.860% 3. Trader Vic, owned and ridden by Katherine Coleman (MS) ...................................... 61.744% 4. Wolly, owned and ridden by Janice Mauren (TX) .................................................... 60.581% 5. Cayenne, owned and ridden by Louise White (LA) .................................................. 60.581% 6. DJ Black, owned and ridden by Leslie Fan (TX).......................................................59.884% 7. Vancouver, owned and ridden by Nancy Flanders (TX) ............................................ 59.767% 8. Galileo, owned by Margaret Kripke (TX); ridden by Kristin Stringer (TX) ...............58.023%

CH: Don’t Worry, Westfalen; owned by Charles Saltzer (TX); ridden by Matthew Cunningham (TX)..................................................................... 63.537% RS: G-Sharp, Hanoverian by Graf Top; bred by Donald and Marcetta Darensbourg (TX) and Look Sharp Farm (TX); owned and ridden by Rebekah Wesatzke (TX) .............62.805% 3. Tsunami, owned and ridden by Louise Fox (LA) ......................................................62.683% 4. Bogart von Jorrit PM, owned by Saddlebrook Equestrian Center (TX); ridden by Paige Peters-Windham (TX).................................................................... 61.098% 5. Maximus, owned by Anthony Tasso (LA); ridden by Vicky Busch (LA).....................57.683%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Third Level Junior/Young Rider Championship

CH: Del Rio, Hanoverian by Hohenstein; bred by Hinrich Wuelper (GER); owned and ridden by Lisa Mattson (TX) .................................................................65.000% RS: Luke Skywalker, Hanoverian by Lauries Crusader; owned and ridden by Mary Hawkins (TX) ............................................................... 61.579% 3. Carush, owned and ridden by Katherine Coleman (MS) .......................................... 61.053% 4. Rochowansky, owned and ridden by Sandra Locke (TX)..........................................60.789% 5(T). Romeo, owned and ridden by Jeanette Snow (TX)...................................................56.842% 5(T). Laoma, owned and ridden by Laura Freeman (LA) .................................................56.842%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Prix St. Georges Adult Amateur Championship

CH: Rascale, Danish Warmblood by Rambo; bred by Richard Freeman (LA); owned and ridden by Kalie Beckers (LA) ................................................................70.349% RS: Griffin, Percheron Cross; owned and ridden by Catherine Orton (TX) ..................... 63.140% 3. Nelson, owned and ridden by Natasha Eckelberry (TX) ..........................................63.023% 4. Royal, owned and ridden by Nathalie Martin (TX) .................................................. 61.860% 5. Prince Albert, owned and ridden by Michaella Ruffino (TX) .................................... 61.628% 6. Bouwe’s Shadow, owned and ridden by Lauren Garretson (TX) ..............................60.930% 7. Riviera, owned by Leslie Schmidt (TX); ridden by Cassie Schmidt (TX) ................... 60.581% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 8. Vindaris 2, owned and ridden by Amanda Kravitz (TX)...........................................60.465% Prix St. Georges Junior/Young Rider Championship

CH: Duelly, Hanoverian Cross; owned and ridden by Tara Gleason, (TX)........................ 61.579%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Third Level Open Championship CH: Don’t Worry, Westfalen; owned by Charles Saltzer (TX); ridden by Matthew Cunningham (TX).....................................................................68.953% RS: Hello Dolly, Danish Warmblood by Blue Hors Don Schufro; bred and ridden by Anne Hornbeak (LA); owned by Mary Hall (MS) ......................65.000% 3. Pasadena, owned by Berndt Von Hassler (TX); ridden by Dorit Von Hassler (TX) ....64.767% 4. Rembrandt, owned by Sarah Samaan (TX); ridden by Lyndon Rife (TX) .................64.070% 5. Rapport, owned by Kathleen Powell (TX); ridden by Christine Bergeron (TX) .........63.605% 6. Ytzen, owned by Beth Butler (TX); ridden by Fran Dearing (TX) ............................. 61.395% 7. Valentino, owned by Stephen Burtell (TX); ridden by Anna Burtell (TX) .................60.930% 8. Glenda GCF, owned by Sharon Garner (TX); ridden by Patrick Tompkins (TX).........60.349%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Third Level Freestyle Championship CH: Rembrandt, Hessen by Rubinstern Noir; bred by Wilfried Rudolph (GER); owned by Sarah Samaan (TX); ridden by Lyndon Rife (TX).....................................67.500% RS: Bon Wilbo, Hanoverian by Bon Bonaparte; bred by Juergen Sandbrink (GER); owned and ridden by Amy Ganci (TX) ....................................................................64.479% 3. Wolly, owned and ridden by Janice Mauren (TX) .................................................... 63.333% 4. Sea Accounts, owned by Cynthia DeBracy (TX); ridden by Emilee Reed (TX)........... 63.229% 5. Mia, owned and ridden by Fran Dearing (TX) ......................................................... 62.292% 6. Vindaris 2, owned and ridden by Amanda Kravitz (TX)........................................... 61.354% 7. Valentino, owned by Stephen Burtell (TX); ridden by Anna Burtell (TX) ................. 61.042% 8. Alejandro, owned by Carol Marroquin (TX); ridden by Deirdre Malburg (TX) ......... 60.312%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Fourth Level Adult Amateur Championship CH: Rochowansky, Dutch Warmblood by Idocus; bred by Richard and Carol Schmickrath (TX); owned and ridden by Sandra Locke (TX) ...................65.000% RS: Wunderland, Hanoverian by Wonderful; bred by Nanni Baker (TX) and Pfalz Farm (TX); owned and ridden by Erika James (TX) ................................. 60.122% 3. Grenadier, owned and ridden by Christy Sanantonio (LA) ...................................... 60.122% 4. Carush, owned and ridden by Katherine Coleman (MS) ..........................................58.780% 5. DJ Black, owned and ridden by Leslie Fan (TX).......................................................57.683% 6. Prestige, owned and ridden by Kathryn Campbell (TX)........................................... 56.707%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Prix St. Georges Open Championship CH: Calimar, Oldenburg by Contucci; bred by Zada Steidl (CO); owned by Joan and Claire Darnell (TX) ridden by Claire Darnell (TX) ..................... 71.842% RS: Collector’s Item, Oldenburg by Clintino; bred by Franz Diekmann (GER); owned and ridden by Nancy Hinz (TX) ................................................................... 67.763% 3. Saint Simmon, owned and ridden by Lisa Blackmon (TX) .......................................66.842% 4. Dancon, owned by Bonnie Ferrell (LA); ridden by Anne Hornbeak (LA)..................65.000% 5. Presumido, owned and ridden by Marta Renilla (TX)..............................................64.605% 6. Olevier, owned by Melany Lipar (TX); ridden by Anna Burtell (TX) .........................63.947% 7. Viviano III, owned and ridden by Marta Renilla (TX) .............................................. 63.421% 8. Kondor, owned by Saddlebrook Equestrian Center (TX); ridden by Paige Peters-Windham (TX)....................................................................62.368%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Intermediate I Adult Amateur Championship CH: Del Rio, Hanoverian by Hohenstein; bred by Hinrich Wuelper (GER); owned and ridden by Lisa Mattson (TX) .................................................................66.579% RS: Kaliedoscope, Welsh Cross; owned and ridden by Elaine Smola (TX).......................59.868% 3. Deimos, owned and ridden by Carrie Wood (TX) .................................................... 57.632% 4. Nabucco, owned and ridden by Nancy Murray (TX) ................................................56.579%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Intermediate I Junior/Young Rider Championship CH: Garrison, Danish Warmblood by Rambo; bred by Richard Freeman (LA); owned by Melissa Joy Morris (TX); ridden by Faith Morris (TX) ..............................60.789% RS: Frambeau, Hanoverian by Werther; bred by Manfred Schaefer (GER); owned by Kai Handt (TX); ridden by Julia Handt (TX) .............................................56.711%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Intermediate I Open Championship

CH: Calimar, Oldenburg by Contucci; bred by Zada Steidl (CO); owned by Joan and Claire Darnell (TX) ridden by Claire Darnell (TX) .....................66.842% RS: Presumido, Pura Raza Española; owned and ridden by Marta Renilla (TX) .............66.447% 3. Collector’s Item, owned and ridden by Nancy Hinz (TX) ......................................... 66.316% 4. Omen, owned and ridden by Mimi Burch (TX) ........................................................ 65.921% Great American Insurance Group/USDF 5. Passadena, owned by Diane Smith (OK); ridden by Lurena Bell (TX) ......................65.263% 6. Wandango, owned and ridden by Rachel Campbell (TX)......................................... 63.553% Fourth Level Junior/Young Rider Championship 7. Viviano III, owned and ridden by Marta Renilla (TX) .............................................. 61.447% CH: Dom Perignon, Hanoverian by Donnerhall; bred by Petra Ghaschghaee (GER); owned by Sandra Nommensen (TX); ridden by Mary Kathryn Nommensen (TX) .....68.049% 8. Olevier, owned by Melany Lipar (TX); ridden by Anna Burtell (TX) .........................60.000%

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Great American Insurance Group/USDF Intermediate I Freestyle Championship

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Grand Prix Freestyle Championship

CH: Omen, Dutch Warmblood by Idocus; bred, owned, CH: Star in Stripes, Dutch Warmblood by Rossini; bred by P. H. W. Westers (NED); and ridden by Mimi Burch (TX) ..............................................................................70.250% owned by Seek His Grace (TX); ridden by Pamela Grace (TX) .................................66.500% RS: Olevier, Dutch Warmblood; owned by Melany Lipar (TX); ridden by Anna Burtell (TX) ................................................................................... 67.375% Great American Insurance Group/USDF

Junior Team Championship

CH: Wolkenwand, Hanoverian by Wolkenstein II; bred by Bernd Meyer (GER); owned and ridden by Anthea Kin (OK) ...................................................................59.079%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Grand Prix Adult Amateur Championship CH: Amalon, Hanoverian; owned and ridden by Roxanne Jewell (TX) ............................60.532%

CH: Dom Perignon, Hanoverian by Donnerhall; bred by Petra Ghaschghaee (GER); owned by Sandra Nommensen (TX); ridden by Mary Kathryn Nommensen (TX) ..... 68.108% RS: Royal, Hanoverian; owned and ridden by Nathalie Martin (TX) ..............................64.054% 3. Novarredo, owned and ridden by Courtney Bauer (TX)...........................................58.378%

Great American Insurance Group/USDF Young Rider Team Championship CH: Garrison, Danish Warmblood; owned by Melissa Joy Morris (TX); ridden by Faith Morris (TX) .................................................................................... 63.553%

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Great American Insurance Group/USDF Intermediate II Open Championship


2010 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Breeders’ Championship Series Final Results Cincinnati Dressage Tradition V Filly Championship

Mare Championship CH: Akinori (Enrico Caruso—Aura, by Schonfeld *E*), Trakehner; Chris Roseberry, owner/breeder ...............................................................................77.300 RS: Donna Castania (Don Crusador—Walkiki, by Wonderland), Hanoverian; Peggy Lansing, owner; Johann Schoene, breeder ......................................................75.975 3. Godiva, Oldenburg; Kenneth Borden and Little Bit Farm Inc., owners ......................74.975 4. O So Friendly (Opus—Friendly Furiosa), Oldenburg; Kenneth Borden, owner/breeder ............................................................................. 74.700 5. Godiva (Gonzo I—Dilligirl, by Dilligaf), Oldenburg; N. Wayne Quarles, owner/breeder........................................................................... 74.300 6. Dulcinea (Domiro—Weinblume, by Wolkenstein II), Oldenburg; Catherine Jacobs, owner; N. Wayne Quarles, breeder ...............................................71.225

CH: Royal Highness (Royal Prince—Gallatae, by Grusus), Hanoverian; Kaye Triplett, owner/breeder and Heartfelt Farms LLC, breeder ................................79.350 RS: Bellissima, Hanoverian; Peggy Lansing, owner ........................................................ 79.050 3. Anastasia (Tribute—Anhanglich, by Egmont), Trakehner; Richard Lawwell, owner; Betty Williams, breeder ................................................... 78.450 4. Fleur Noire (Fabuleux—Dauphine, by Davignon), Hanoverian; Sandra Hunt, owner, Fleur de Lis Hanoverians, breeder ........................................... 76.600 5. Bellatae (Bugatti Hilltop—Gallatae, by Grusus), Hanoverian; Kaye Triplett, owner/breeder and Heartfelt Farms LLC, breeder ............................... 75.000 Colt/Gelding Championship CH: Raisin’ Money (GP Raymeister—Only Money Honey, by Opus), Oldenburg; 6. Avianna (Tribute—American Beauty, by Graditz), Trakehner; Kenneth Borden and Little Bit Farm Inc., owners/breeders ...................................... 79.700 Donna Baker, owner/breeder .................................................................................. 74.450 RS: Dauntless B (Dacaprio—Liandra, by Linaro), Hanoverian; Linda Schultz, owner; Barbara Schmidt, Frederick Abblett, and Bridlewood Farm, breeders .......................77.300 Current Year Foal Championship 3. Rhett Butler (Royal Prince—Work of Art, by Werigo), Oldenburg; CH: Abdulena (Tribute—American Beauty, by Graditz), Trakehner; Regina Nelson, owner/breeder .................................................................................75.250 Donna Baker, owner/breeder .................................................................................. 78.350 RS: Carnival, Hanoverian; Denise Higgins, owner .......................................................... 76.850 4. Schoen Dekor, Oldenburg; Margaret Graf, owner..................................................... 75.000 5. American Gangster, Oldenburg cross; Kim Patterson, owner .................................... 74.500 3. Tiamo’s Gauguin (Tiamo Trocadero—O’She’s Gauguin, by Opus), Oldenburg; Kenneth Borden and Little Bit Farm Inc., owners; Kenneth Borden, breeder ............ 76.450 6. Mitinhaber (EH Herzzauber—Mitzahlen, by Pralat), Trakehner; Jennifer Rodgers, owner; Beta-Rock Stables, breeder ...............................................73.350 4. Baxter CCF (Bugatti Hilltop—Akinori, by Enrico Caruso), Oldenburg; Chris Roseberry, owner/breeder .............................................................................. 76.300

East Coast Series

Stallion Championship

Cincinnati Dressage Tradition V CH: Masterpiece (Master—Miss Nickel Annie, by Call Me Penny), Swedish Warmblood; Kenneth Borden, owner/breeder ............................................................................. 74.700 Colt/Gelding Championship CH: El Paso ISF (UB40—Toscane, by Cabochon), Dutch Warmblood; RS: Patrick of RF, (Goffert 369—Beitske Rikstje B. by Jelte 365) Friesian; Iron Spring Farm Inc., owner/breeder ..................................................................... 82.500 Ronni Hufnagel, owner/breeder ...............................................................................74.575 RS: Delacroix MF (Don Principe—Stellar Hit MF, by Sandro Hit), Hanoverian; 3. KKM Millennium Fire (Minion Millennium—Amethyst, by Forevermore), Morgan; Maryanna Haymon, owner/breeder ..........................................................................81.250 Karen Stephens, owner/breeder ...............................................................................65.675

Akinori, the 2010 Great American Insurance Group/USDF East Central Series mare champion

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Royal Highness, the 2010 Great American Insurance Group/USDF East Central Series filly champion

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East Central Series


Rabiola, the 2010 Great American Insurance Group/USDF East Coast Series mare champion

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Descartes BCF, Dutch Warmblood; Paula Carter, owner ........................................... 78.800 RS: Elmira ISF (Riverman ISF—Rabiola, by Metall), Dutch Warmblood; Daytona ISF (Contango—Rabiola, by Metall), Dutch Warmblood; Iron Spring Farm Inc., owner/breeder ......................................................................81.550 Iron Spring Farm Inc., owner/breeder ..................................................................... 78.600 3. Limelight AF (Londontime—Wave Dance, by Weltmeyer), Hanoverian; 5. Dressed to Kill, Hanoverian; Phoebe Devoe-Moore, owner ....................................... 75.500 Christopher Grosso, owner; Fiddelke Dietrich, breeder ............................................ 79.300 6. Ducatti MF (Don Principe—Ultrarubin, by Rubinstein I), Hanoverian; 4. Radiance COF (Royal Prince—Crescent Moon COF, by Contucci), Hanoverian; Carol Conner, owner; Maryanna Haymon, breeder ................................................... 75.050 Denise Rowe, owner/breeder ....................................................................................79.100 5. Caris (Contucci—Damaris, by Donnerhall), Hanoverian; Roberta Falk, owner/breeder; Patty Flynn and Highfields Farm, breeders .................78.750 Filly Championship 6. Remembrance R (Rapture R—Pik Ivanna, by Pik Immer), Hanoverian; CH: Duet MF (Don Principe—EM Rotina, by Rotspon), Hanoverian; Elizabeth Schneider, owner/breeder; Thistle Dew Farm, breeder ...............................77.650 Maryanna Haymon, owner/breeder ..........................................................................81.950

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Filly Championship

CH: Florence ISF (Florianus 2—Toscane, by Cabochon), Dutch Warmblood; Iron Spring Farm Inc., owner/breeder ..................................................................... 80.650 RS: Royal Tradition, Oldenburg; Christine Loudon, owner.............................................. 79.700 3. Schumacher, Hanoverian; Victoria Holstein-Childress, owner .................................. 79.500 4. Quintessa (Quaterback—Rising Star MF by Rotspon), Hanoverian; Maryanna Haymon, owner/breeder ......................................................................... 79.500 5. Deanna SF, Hanoverian; Sally Fish, owner ............................................................... 79.400 6. Flavius MF, Hanoverian; Maryanna Haymon, owner ..................................................78.100

CH: Bella Noir, Hanoverian; Teresa Tovrea, owner ...........................................................81.050 RS: Fresca (Freestyle—Freedame, by Freestyle), Oldenburg; Stacie Coder, owner/breeder ....................................................................................76.175 3. Eryn, Dutch Warmblood; Deborah Gregoire, owner................................................. 74.825 4. Quite Right, Oldenburg; Dianna Orona, owner .........................................................73.225 5. Andoctra HH (Indoctro—Princess Queenie, by Phantom), Holsteiner; Elizabeth Houtsma, owner/breeder ..........................................................................70.175

Mare Championship

CH: Fox Creek’s Code Red, unknown; Dianna Orona, owner ............................................75.250 RS: Daniella, unknown; Betsey Rea, owner.................................................................... 70.450

Current Year Foal Championship

CH: Rabiola (Metall—Fabiola, by Zadok), Dutch Warmblood; Iron Spring Farm Inc., owner/breeder ......................................................................82.525 Mare Championship RS: Toraya (Goodtimes—Lora, by Gershwin), Dutch Warmblood; CH: Brauna (Brave Heart II—Lou Lou Belle, by Zodiak), Canadian Sport Horse; Iron Spring Farm Inc., owner/breeder ......................................................................80.150 Stacie Coder, owner; Angel Robson, breeder .............................................................82.537 3. Stedingers Lady (Stedinger—Grilanda, by Lady’s King), Oldenburg; Allison Kavey, owner; Wilfried Fleming, breeder .......................................................79.725 New England Series 4. Summer Solstice, Hanoverian; Terri Impson, owner ..................................................79.375 5. Feiner Dance, Oldenburg; Margaret Sherman, owner................................................77.925 NEDA Fall Dressage Festival 6. Sunshine (Sorento—Warkonda, by Warkant), Oldenburg; Katja Eilers, owner; Filly Championship Pascalle Wagemans, breeder ....................................................................................76.725 CH: Raleska (Rascalino—SPS Waleska, by Warkant), Hanoverian; Kendra Hansis, owner; Linda Woltz, breeder ............................................................81.900 Stallion Championship RS: Shutterfly’s Buzz (Shutterfly—Galina, by Zapateado), Oldenburg; CH: De Feiner Star (De Laurentis—Feiner Dance, by Feiner Stern), Oldenburg; Silene White, owner; Ulrike Geuenich, breeder .........................................................81.650 Melinda Brown and Greg Strait, owners; Elizabeth Dorsett, breeder .........................79.825 3. Sez Moi, Oldenburg; Suki Flash, owner .................................................................... 77.600 RS: Elfenperfekt (Peron—Elfentraum, by Zauberklang), Trakehner; 4. Synergy, Hanoverian; Lisa Cross, owner ...................................................................76.350 Alice Drayer, owner; Alice Drayer and Peter Drayer, breeders ...................................73.325 5. HALLAH ggf (Hotline—Raphaela GGF, by Rotspon), Hanoverian; 3. Grande Sovereign (Grande Saber—Hulane, by Sovereign Bill), Oldenburg; Rachel Ehrlich, owner/breeder; Greengate Farm Sporthorses, breeder ..................... 75.850 Joan Watt, owner/breeder .......................................................................................64.775 6. Diana, Hanoverian; Diane Ziegler, owner ................................................................ 74.850

Mid-States Series

Current Year Foal Championship

CH: Deneb HHF, Hanoverian; Christine Kropf, owner .......................................................80.100 RS: DONEGAL ggf, (Dancier—Walkuere by Wolkenstein II) Hanoverian; Rachel Ehrlich, owner/breeder ................................................................................ 75.450 CH: Deanardo (Dacaprio—Delanie, by Donnerkeil), Hanoverian; 3. Sternlicht GGF, (Soliman de Hus—Rhapsody GGF by Rascalino), Hanoverian; Emily Fowler, owner/breeder; Time Out Farm, breeder .............................................79.275 Rachel Ehrlich, owner/breeder .................................................................................75.150 RS: Fitzpatrick (Fabuleux—Chloe, by Contucci), Hanoverian; Julie Hufft, owner; 4. Falanta MG (Westpoint—Valanta, by Goodtimes), Dutch Warmblood; Dennis Goodwin, breeder .........................................................................................79.100 Kathy Hickerson, owner/breeder; Majestic Gaits, breeder ........................................ 73.600 3. Adonis, German Riding Pony; Delores Seketa, owner ............................................... 78.600 5. Lorelei HM (Londonderry—Destiny, by Desert Moon), Hanoverian; 4. Eragon (Goodtimes—Nirvana, by Fleming), Dutch Warmblood; Linda Mendenhall, owner; Linda Mendenhall and Jeffrey Mendenhall, breeders .......73.300 Kathy Childs, owner/breeder; Larry Childs and Crooked Post Farm, breeders ........... 75.650 5. High Point Encore (Escudo II—Make a Wish, by Macht), Oldenburg Mare Championship High Point Farm, owner/breeder ..............................................................................75.025 CH: Ade Lente (Freestyle—T. Lente, by Cabochon), Dutch Warmblood; 6. Audition FRF, Hanoverian; Deborah Davenport, owner ............................................ 69.425 Leah Jamieson, owner; Alicia Winter, breeder ......................................................... 76.000

Summer Fest Breed Show Colt/Gelding Championship

Brauna, the 2010 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Mid-States Series mare champion

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Current Year Foal Championship


Diamanta CRF, 2010 Great American Insurance Group/USDF New England Series colt/gelding champion

5. RS: Liberty Rose (Liberty Gold—Devine, by Diwan), Hanoverian; Kristi Hoff, owner/breeder ...................................................................................... 74.500 6. 3. SPS Walkeure (Wolkenstein II—Cleopatra, by Cavalier), Hanoverian; Rachel Ehrlich, owner; Caitlin McGough, breeder .....................................................74.275 4. Valanta (Goodtimes—Nalanta, by Houston), Dutch Warmblood; Kathy Hickerson, owner; F. A. Luimstra, breeder ..................................................... 74.050 5. Rhapsody GGF (Rascalino—Wesermelodie, by Wesley), Hanoverian; Rachel Ehrlich, owner/breeder ................................................................................ 73.850

Stallion Championship

Encore! Encore! (Rousseau—Face the Music, by Enrico Caruso), Dutch Warmblood; Susan Barrett, owner/breeder; High Meadows Farm, breeder .................................. 74.600 Frej (Fabuleux—Catalina, by Guarantor), Oldenburg; Heather Waite, owner/breeder .73.350

North Central Series

Silverwood Dressage September Colt/Gelding Championship

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CH: Quantum MRF (Quaterback—Revlon, by Rohdiamant), Hanoverian; Nicole Helland, CH: Zauberruf (Hisbiskus—Zauberlied II, by EH Friedensfurst), Trakehner; owner; Shannon and Douglas Langer and Maple Run Farm LLC, breeders .................81.200 Darren Chiacchia, owner; Phillip von Schoning, breeder.......................................... 76.950 RS: Crownprinz (Winterprinz—Rise and Shine, by Patrick), Dutch Warmblood; RS: Statesman’s Signature (Chief of State—Coal Creek Spicyglow, by Wyoming Flyhawk), Cathy Balance, owner/breeder ................................................................................ 75.050 Morgan; Marthe Reynolds, owner, Lynne Shpak, breeder ..........................................73.925 3. Copa Cabana, Hanoverian; Natalie Hinnemann, owner .............................................74.075 4. Donalii (Donavan!—Sweet Fandango, by HT Bandyt), Half-Arabian; Deborah VanOrden-Smith, owner/breeder................................................................73.525 Colt/Gelding Championship CH: Diamante CRF, Oldenburg; Anne Early, owner.......................................................... 75.950 5. Lucero BP, Andalusian; Kimberly Pittman, owner .................................................... 70.050 RS: Dalton HHF, Hanoverian; Christine Kropf, owner ..................................................... 75.950 3. Brunello, American Warmblood; Peter Kross, owner................................................ 75.600 Current Year Foal Championship 4. Winchester (Windfall CB—Serendipity, by Rambo), Oldenburg; CH: Abampere MRF (Ampere—Revlon, by Rohdiamant), Hanoverian; Andrea and Joyce Alicia Rosenblatt, owner/breeder ............................................................................ 74.900 Spohr, owners; Shannon and Douglas Langer, and Maple Run Farm LLC, breeders ... 78.500

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RS: Tango, Oldenburg; Parvin Work, owner................................................................... 74.000 RS: Gioia Del Cuore (Graf Top II—Phran Sancisco, by Prinz Gaylord), Hanoverian; Ashlie Miller, owner/breeder ................................................................................... 74.800 3. Sonatina (Soprano—Gaetessa, by Gaudemus), Oldenburg; Sally Wiley, owner/breeder ......................................................................................72.350 3. HS Boldizsar (H Sir Bungee AF—HS Kizaro Szereto, by HS Kivalo), Hungarian; Lori Ramsey, owner/breeder ..................................................................70.150 4. Effet de Neige, Knabstrupper; Nicole Davison, owner ...............................................72.150 5. Von Dewar’s VDH, Swedish Warmblood; Terri Duewer, owner .................................. 72.000 4. Phinn (Perez—Dunora, by Deutschmeister), Oldenburg; Susan Cummings, owner/breeder ............................................................................ 68.950 6. Invictus, Friesian; Jo Shouse, owner .........................................................................71.250

CH: Wambertina, Hanoverian; Natalie Hinnemann, owner..............................................77.200 RS: Dalwhinney, Dutch Warmblood; Natalie Hinneman, owner...................................... 75.400 3. Ralahari (Regazzoni—Rafiki, by Riverman), Oldenburg; Parvin Work, owner; Oldenburg Farm LLC, breeder ................................................................................. 75.400 4. Ingrid Bergman (Marcato II—Inster Mary vom Eichenhof, by Munchhausen), Trakehner; Alison Freeburg-Mroz, owner; Eberhard Biesenthal, breeder .................. 73.800 5. Traum Girl (Dacaprio—Tiena, by Lorentin I), Oldenburg; Parvin Work, owner/breeder................................................................. 73.500 6. CartiAir, Dutch Warmblood; Justine Hood, owner .....................................................71.650

Current Year Foal Championship CH: Ducati EE, Hanoverian; Melanie Caviness, owner..................................................... 78.250 RS: O.Z. Quintessential, Hanoverian; Lindsey O’Keefe and Melissa Zaineb, owners ..........77.500 3. Picardy (Freudenfest—Persnickety, by Feuertanzer), Trakehner; Lori Whitley, owner/breeder ....................................................................................73.150 4. HS Kiadas (Renoir WF—HS Kizaro Szereto), Hungarian; Laura Brewer, owner/breeder...................................................................................71.525

Stallion Championship

CH: Rabenschwarz (Radikal—Hochkarat, by Hohenstein), Zweibrucker; Patrick Billes, owner; Marion Dresel-O’Connor, breeder ...........................................77.588 Stallion Championship RS: Versache (Ferro—Olivia, by Crown), Dutch Warmblood; Laurie McLaughlin, owner; CH: GP Raymeister (Rantares—Miss Nickel Annie, by Call Me Penny), Lana Sneddon, breeder ............................................................................................77.463 Holsteiner; Ginna Frantz, owner; Kenneth Borden Jr., breeder ..................................78.375 3. Dreammaster (Dimaggio—Daisy Dee Elite, by Dream of Glory), Hanoverian; RS: Padre, Mustang; Patricia Gruber, owner .................................................................. 73.600 Jill Giese, owner; Dreamcatcher Meadows, breeder.................................................. 76.950 3. Heroe MAC (Jubiloso VIII—Albricia, by Leviton), Pura Raza Española; 4. Steinburg, Trakehner; Lori Whitley, owner ...............................................................73.525 Karen Rock, owner, Miguel Angel de Cardenas Osuna, breeder ..................................72.075 4. Lionheart (Pyt—Jawke, by Oege), Friesian; Jo Shouse, owner/breeder; Black Dragon Farms, breeder .................................................................................67.575 Mare Championship

Mare Championship CH: Aeon (Bearend 347—Sietscke, by Barteled), Friesian; Jo Shouse, owner/breeder; Black Dragon Farms, breeder ..................................................................................74.275 RS: Alchemy (Bearend 347—Jinke S, by Oege), Friesian; Jo Shouse, owner/breeder; Black Dragon Farms, breeder ..................................................................................74.225 3. Talisman (Tsjerk—Jeldou, by Tsjalling), Friesian; Jo Shouse, owner/breeder; Black Dragon Farms, breeder ..................................................................................71.225 4. Salanda D, Andalusian; Kimberly Pittman, owner ....................................................70.575

Northwest Series Northwest Sport Horse Breeders Show II Colt/Gelding Championship

CH: Rio Rio (Radikal—Hochkarat, by Hohenstein), Zweibrucker; Lawrence Thibodeau, owner; Marion Dresel-O’Connor, breeder ............................... 80.875 RS: La Prairie (Londonderry—Weltweit Schalom, by Weltmeyer), Hanoverian; Marion Dresel-O’Connor, owner; Sandra Langenberg-Schmedt, breeder ...................80.162 3. Beyonce, Dutch Harness Horse; Gwen Blake, owner..................................................78.412 4. Hochkarat (Hohenstein—Destemona, by De Niro), Hanoverian; Marion Dresel-O’Connor, owner; Hans-Guenter Berner, breeder ............................... 78.113 5. Wolkenkarat (Wolkenzauber—Hochkarat, by Hohenstein), Zweibrucker; Sophie Pirie Clifton, owner; Marion Dresel-O’Connor, breeder ................................. 76.550 6. HS Kizaro Szereto (HS Kivalo—Hungarian Valahara, by Hungarian Epic), Hungarian; Lori Ramsey, owner; Valerie Swertson and Mark Sivertson, breeders...... 69.037

Filly Championship

CH: Rio Rima (Radikal—Hochkarat, by Hohenstein), Zweibrucker; Marion Dresel-O’Connor, owner/breeder ................................................................. 78.800 RS: Vogue (Versache—Gana de Gauguin, by Gauguin de Lully), Oldenburg; CH: Vader (Versache— O’ Pretty Lady, by Opus), Oldenburg; Laurie McLaughlin, owner; Tower Lane Farm, breeder ............................................. 76.200 Laurie McLaughlin, owner/breeder; Tower Lane Farm, breeder .................................77.450

Ducati EE, the 2010 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Northwest Series current-year foal champion

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Filly Championship


Stallion Championship

Rocky Mountain Series Rocky Mountain Series Sport Horse Breeding Colt/Gelding Championship CH: Folsum, Oldenburg; Marian Nilsen, owner................................................................81.850 RS: Marquis (Mazarin—Raven Review, by Rotspon), Hanoverian; Wanda Hage, owner; Wanda Hage and Mark Hage, breeders.....................................................................78.100 3. Sequel HF (Sinatra Song—EM Regal Donna), Hanoverian; Rimma Paul, owner; Julie Haralson, breeder ........................................................................................... 77.600 4. Weltprinz (Winterprinz—D’Ecole, by Diamont), Hanoverian; Cheri George, owner/breeder ...................................................................................72.950 5. Field Trip, Hanoverian; Laura Speer, owner .................................................................. 69.700

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Filly Championship

CH: Dominante XXIX (Dominante XVI—Gamera, by Estudiante XII), Andalusian; Linda Nickerson, owner, Calogero Mazzara, breeder .................................................71.625

Mare Championship CH: White Sun (Weltmeyer—Abendrot, by Achenbach), Hanoverian; Kim Lampert, owner; Heinrich Mohrmann, breeder ................................................. 85.875 2. Seraphine SF (Sir Donnerhall—Great Rubina, by Rubinstein I), Hanoverian; Somerset Farms, owner; Henrich Giesselmann, breeder ........................................... 83.800 3. Razia (Rockefeller—D’Alliendra, by Davignon), Oldenburg; Lisa Nasrullah, owner; Margaret Judy, breeder.........................................................77.200 4. V Kimma Lark (Riverman—Lucetta, by Le Santo), Holsteiner; Daniel Rickert, owner; Money Pit Farm, breeder.......................................................76.100 5. Francheska (Tolstoi—Fresca, by Pfeifen), Trakehner; Diane Hailey, owner/breeder ....................................................................................75.750

CH: Chassé, Oldenburg; Christina Rudman, owner ......................................................... 75.300 Southeast Series RS: Winter Eleganz (Winterprinz—D’Ecole, by Diamont), Hanoverian; Cheri George, owner/breeder .................................................................................. 74.950 Good Horseman’s Foundation/ 3. Riverman’s Miss Independence, Oldenburg; M. Lynn Marohn, owner.........................72.650 Collecting Gaits Farm Fall DSHB 4. Rheiny Day Woman, Oldenburg; Wanda Hage, owner ............................................. 72.500 5. Wonderful Melody, Hanoverian; Janet Alexander, owner .......................................... 70.000 Colt/Gelding Championship 6. Naysa (Piaff Pasb—Nova Wind, by Polaris WF), Arabian; CH: Wunderboy MLW (Wamberto—Wintermaske, by Weltbekannt), Hanoverian; Tamara Boose, owner/breeder................................................................................. 69.850 Mary Lou Winn, owner/breeder; Home Again Farm, breeder ................................... 82.550 RS: Fortissimo B (Fabuleux— Roma I, by Rubinstein I), Hanoverian; Camilla Van Liew, owner; Barbara Schmidt, Frederick Abblett, and Bridlewood Farm, breeders........... 79.700 Current Year Foal Championship CH: Forget Me Never, Dutch Warmblood; Mary Allyn, owner .......................................... 75.900 3. Rosser MWF (Royal Prince—Reminisce, by Renaissance), Oldenburg; Meredith Michelfelder, owner; Meredith Michelfelder and Chris Michelfelder, breeders .............76.150 RS: Follow That Dream, Dutch Warmblood; Lisa Sutila, owner ...................................... 74.200

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Dominante XXIX, the 2010 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Rocky Mountain Series stallion Folsum, the 2010 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Rocky Mountain Series colt/gelding champion champion


RS: Freedance (Freestyle—Dalliance, by Davignport), Oldenburg; Renegade RS (Rhythm and Blues—Fuchsin Von Rehwald, by Ith), Oldenburg; Jenna Stern, owner/breeder .................................................................................... 76.700 Daniela Hofacker, owner; Melissa Bourne, breeder ...................................................72.550 3. Celtic Star, Oldenburg; Lisa Blackmon, owner ......................................................... 76.200 4. Frank Sinatra CR (Fidertanz—Diana, by De Niro), Hanoverian; Filly Championship Christine Bergeron, owner; Siebelt Janssen and Ingo Janssen, breeders ....................73.950 CH: Fifi MLW (Fidertanz—Wolkenstanza MLW, by Wolkentanz I), Hanoverian; Mary Lou Winn, owner/breeder; Home Again Farm, breeder ................................... 84.250 5. Samson’s 7 CR (Sempatico M—Bold Navette, by Bold Navy), Oldenburg; Kathy Harlan, owner, Christine Bergeron, breeder ....................................................71.750 RS: Dawn MF (Don Principe—La Dolce Vita, by Londonderry), Hanoverian; Maryanna Haymon, owner/breeder ......................................................................... 83.500 3. Donna Hall MF (Don Principe—Ultrarubin, by Rubinstein I), Hanoverian; Filly Championship Valerie Cutrer, owner; Maryanna Haymon, breeder.................................................. 80.900 CH: Pik C (Prestige—Pik’s Hit, by Sandro Hit), Oldenburg; Lisa Blackmon 4. Rebellienne HVH (Rotspon—Whitney BH, by Welser), Hanoverian; and Amy Ganci, owners; J. Wiersma, breeder ...........................................................77.500 High Valley Hanoverians, owner/breeder ................................................................. 79.600 RS: Jypsy Rose, Belgian Warmblood; Jenna Stern, owner ................................................77.350 5. Radiance (Rotspon—Whitney BH, by Welser), Hanoverian; 3. Santolina (Sempatico M—Bold Navette, by Bold Navy), Oldenburg; High Valley Hanoverians, owner/breeder ................................................................. 79.550 Jessica Wright, owner; Christine Bergeron, breeder ..................................................73.925 6. Raquel MWF (Royal Prince—Reminisce, by Renaissance), Oldenburg; 4. JZ’s Sassy Princess (Opus—Chantilly by Titan), Belgian Warmblood; Meredith Michelfelder, owner/breeder ..................................................................... 79.450 Tina Zehnder, owner/breeder ...................................................................................72.700

Current Year Foal Championship CH: Florentina HF (UB40—Resina, by Flemmingh), Dutch Warmblood; Julie Haralson, owner/breeder; Haralson Farm, breeder ...........................................82.150 RS: Diamond Court MF (Don Principe—Royal Gem by Royal Diamond), Hanoverian; Maryanna Haymon, owner .......................................................................................81.300 3. Sirreal HF (Sir Donnerhall—Regal Dona by Rubino Bellissimo), Hanoverian; Julie Haralson, owner ............................................................................................. 80.700 4. Iron League (Ironman—Ivy League by Roemer), Oldenburg; Juliana Whittenburg and Gary Ellebracht, owners/breeders.....................................71.200 5. Simply Saniyha (Sonntagskind—Skippin Jackie, by Skippin Reed), German Riding Pony; Juliana Whittenburg and Gary Ellebracht, owners/breeders ....... 69.950

Mare Championship

Current Year Foal Championship CH: Cavallia Star, American Warmblood; Lisa Blackmon, owner .................................... 69.000 RS: Traveler, Shire; Jennifer Cwagenberg, owner ............................................................ 68.850

Stallion Championship CH: Gran Casso (Fal Turro—Upper Register, by Galant), Belgian Warmblood; Jenna Stern, owner; Clyde Smith, breeder ............................................................... 78.000 RS: Cavallo Star, Oldenburg; Lisa Blackmon, owner .......................................................76.475 3. Lieuwe (Nanning 374—Margje O, by Obe 314), Friesian; Jill Hegna, owner; V. D. Linden, breeder ...............................................................................................74.125 4. American Xpress (Darwin—Madrima-T, by Flemmingh), Dutch Warmblood; Lisa Blackmon, owner/breeder.................................................................................74.075

CH: Sassafrass (Scimitar—Walentina, by Weltmeyer), Hanoverian; Betsy Cawley, owner/breeder .................................................................................. 82.050 Mare Championship RS: Soliloquy MLW (Stedinger—Wintermaske, by Weltbekannt), Hanoverian; Andrea Hayden, owner; Mary Lou Winn and Home Again Farm, breeders .................81.500 CH: Abigal (Aslan—Rock Bold, by Stonehead), Oldenburg; Jan Colley, owner/breeder ...... 78.950 RS: Very Groovy, Thoroughbred; Amy Ganci, owner ....................................................... 69.600 3. Water Lilly (Riverman—Nykity, by Launch a Leader), Holsteiner; Katharina Huenermann, owner; Michael and Tamara St. Clare and Liberty Horse Farms Inc., breeders.......................................................................... 74.650 West Coast Series

Southern Series Double Diamond Breeders Show II Colt/Gelding Championship

Great American/USDF Region 7 Championships/CDS Championships Colt /Gelding Championship

CH: Dream Catcher (Contester—Gigi, by Merano), Dutch Warmblood; Dara Rip, owner; Mary Hamacher and Hamacher Farm, breeders............................ 79.000 CH: Dean Martin CR (Don Frederico—Wilhelmine, by Weltmeyer), Hanoverian; Christine Bergeron, owner; Albert Roskamm, breeder ..............................................77.300 RS: Ronaldinho, Hanoverian; Bjoern Kommerell, owner ................................................ 76.400

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4. Donaldo (Domiro—Ramina, by Ramiro’s Bube), Hanoverian; Amy Bidwell, owner; Megan Vincent and Lucchetti Ranch, breeders ........................ 75.200 5. Rafael (Rosenthal—Born in a Storm, by Beaute), Oldenburg; Andrea Duncan, owner/breeder .............................................................................. 74.350 6. Sandarach (Sandro Hit—Floradonna, by Florestan I), Oldenburg; Anita Nardine, owner/breeder................................................................................. 73.800 Bravos First Class (Bravo—Faunja, by First Class), Oldenburg; Roxanne Rainwater, owner; Chris Misita, breeder .................................................... 73.000

Rapturin (Rapture R—Picara, by Picaro), Hanoverian; Barbara Richardson, owner/breeder ........................................................................73.550 Colour Rouge (Broere Jazz—Talley, by Metall), Dutch Warmblood; Kim Nelson, owner/breeder......................................................................................73.200 Elecktra (Escudo II—Pikaboo, by Palladium), Hanoverian; Starr Vaughn Equestrian Inc., owner/breeder...........................................................71.250

Mare Championship

CH: Sonnenkonigin, Westfalen; Pacific Group Management Inc., owner...........................77.375 CH: R Star, Hanoverian; Chemaine Hurtado and Janice Handlers, owners....................... 70.800 RS: Lucette (Liberty Gold—Aluette, by Argentan I), Hanoverian; Jo Ann Thomas, owner/breeder; Vista Ridge Farm, breeder ..................................... 76.800 3. Fabulux BMW (Fabuleux—Winter Starr, by Winterprinz), Hanoverian; Emily Ebert, owner/breeder .....................................................................................75.675 Filly Championship 4. Formosa K (Feiner Stern—Galena K, by Grundstein), Hanoverian; CH: Rubi Bella (Rubino Bellissimo—Laura Bella, by Lauries Crusader), Hanoverian; Paula Nilsson, owner; Sheryl Kunkle and Circle K Products, breeders....................... 68.500 Dara Rip, owner/breeder; Golden Oak Farm LLC, breeder........................................ 76.450 5. Shiloh (Salto /*/////—Slews Stormer, by Ashdown), American Warmblood; RS: Doma Romanzza (Domiro—Ramina by Ramiro’s Bube), Hanoverian; Lorelei Mote, owner/breeder ................................................................................... 68.050 Lucchetti Ranch, owner/breeder; Megan Vincent, breeder.........................................75.250 6. Pikfernadera (Howland’s Beaucoup Outlaw—Pikuresque Perfect, by Pikadero), 3. Dazzling Winter, Hanoverian; American Warmblood; Laura Jaeger, owner; Carol Geisinger, breeder ...................... 68.025 Ardean Bennett and Marsha Alstot, owners ............................................................. 73.800

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Dream Catcher, the 2010 Great American Insurance Group/USDF West Coast Series colt/gelding champion

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2010 Adequan/USDF All-Breeds Awards American Connemara Pony Society 1. LONE OAK CEDAR’S GRACE; Kathryn Lucas, owner; Zoe Steele-Rand, rider; Bantry Bay’s Dillon, sire; Bien Mallins High Hope, dam; Whitney Edwards, breeder ....68.886% 2. JEF SIR LANCELOT; Pattie Stalder, owner; Clare Krska, rider; Tre Awain Dobh McDuff, sire; Mack’s Greystone Erin’s Pride, dam; Virginia Winkler, breeder ....................................68.800% 3. CHILHAM ECLIPSE; Brenda Kiniyalocts, owner; Celia Jansen & Brenda Kiniyalocts, riders; Castle Comet, sire; Chilta Quota, dam; Vanessa Compton, breeder ...............................66.800% 4. BANTRY BAYS LILY; Debi Barka, owner; Sue Smith, rider; Bantry Bays Archie, sire; Bantry Bays Dr. Rose, dam; Candy Verhulst, breeder ....................................................65.500% 5. STARHILL PANTHERA; Michelle Cihak, owner; Michelle Cihak, rider; Fairyhill Hawk, sire; Southern Belle, dam; Michelle Cihak, breeder ..............................62.400%

First Level Open

1. CLARE KRSKA (KS), riding Jef Sir Lancelot; Pattie Stalder, owner; Tre Awain Dobh McDuff, sire; Mack’s Greystone Erin’s Pride, dam; Virginia Winkler, breeder ......68.800%

First Level Junior/Young Rider 1. CELIA JANSEN (OH), riding Shammer Lady Sparrow; Jennifer Carol, owner; Ballinaboy Eamonn, sire; Grange Deirdre Sparrow, dam; Maureen Loughman-Abel, breeder ......... 61.842%

Third Level Junior/Young Rider 1. ELLIOTT SCROGGINS (WA), riding Camden; Elliott Scroggins, owner; Hillside Robert Macdaire, sire; PJ’s Lullaby, dam; Lesley Shearer, breeder ....................63.846%

Training Level Vintage Cup 1. BRENDA KINIYALOCTS (OH), riding Chilham Eclipse; Brenda Kiniyalocts, owner; Castle Comet, sire; Chilta Quota, dam; Vanessa Compton, breeder ...............................65.600%

1. KF MACGUINNESS; Sarah Vernlund, owner; Sarah Vernlund, rider; Ros Na Ri Kilcullen, sire; Mint, dam; Knox Farm, breeder ............................................. 66.747% First Level Musical Freestyle 1. HILLSIDE MUSE; Kim Bodoh, owner; Kim Bodoh, rider; Aladdin, sire; 2. HILLSIDE MUSE; Kim Bodoh, owner; Kim Bodoh, rider; Aladdin, sire; Hillside Laura, dam; Anne Hindman, breeder ...............................................................64.584% Hillside Laura, dam; Anne Hindman, breeder ............................................................... 62.632% 3. SHAMMER LADY SPARROW; Jennifer Carol, owner; Celia Jansen, rider; Ballinaboy Eamonn, sire; Grange Deirdre Sparrow, dam; Maureen Loughman-Abel, breeder ......... 61.842% Fourth Level Musical Freestyle 1. BALLYWHIM ARDAN MOR; Lendon Gray, owner; Simon Solaro, rider; Second Level Open T.A. Dobb Mc Duff, sire; Ballywhim Ethelyn, dam; Ballywhim Farm Inc., breeder ........ 65.375% 1. ROBUCK; Brenda Kiniyalocts, owner; Jill Hardt, rider; Tulira Robuck, sire; Lecarrow, dam; Evelyn Nee, breeder ..............................................................................63.571% Yearling Fillies 1. LADY CALAPEEN SPARROW; Jennifer Carol, owner; *Canal Laurinston, sire; Third Level Open Shammer Lady Sparrow, dam; Jennifer Carol, breeder .................................................. 71.500% 1. CAMDEN; Elliott Scroggins, owner; Elliott Scroggins, rider; Hillside Robert Macdaire, sire; PJ’s Lullaby, dam; Lesley Shearer, breeder ....................................................................63.846%

Training Level Adult Amateur

American Hackney Horse Society

1. BRENDA KINIYALOCTS (OH), riding Chilham Eclipse; Brenda Kiniyalocts, owner; Castle Comet, sire; Chilta Quota, dam; Vanessa Compton, breeder ...............................65.600% Training Level Open 1. CHAMBORD’S MISS FRIDAY; Linda Hollingsworth-Jones, owner; Linda Hollingsworth-Jones, 2. MICHELLE CIHAK (CA), riding Starhill Panthera; Michelle Cihak, owner; rider; Culliton Laddie, sire; Chambord Swiss Lace, dam; Larry Sluiter, breeder .......... 62.736% Fairyhill Hawk, sire; Southern Belle, dam; Michelle Cihak, breeder ..............................62.400%

First Level Adult Amateur

Prix St. Georges Open

1. KIM BODOH (VA), riding Hillside Muse; Kim Bodoh, owner; Aladdin, sire; 1. BARYSHNIKOV; Kelley O’Shea-Duncan, owner; Kelley O’Shea-Duncan, rider; Hillside Laura, dam; Anne Hindman, breeder ............................................................... 62.632% Forewood Commander, sire; Woodhurst Ballerina, dam; Elisabeth Goth, breeder ......64.606%

LONE OAK CEDAR’S GRACE, owner Kathryn Lucas (CA), rider Zoe SteeleRand (CA)—Training Level Open (Am. Connemara Pony Soc.)

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CHAMBORD’S MISS FRIDAY, owner/rider Linda Hollingsworth-Jones (ID)— Training Level Open (Am. Hackney Horse Soc.)

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Training Level Open

Training Level Junior/Young Rider


Intermediate I Open

First Level Adult Amateur

1. BARYSHNIKOV; Kelley O’Shea-Duncan, owner; Kelley O’Shea-Duncan, rider; 1. ASHLEY PRESTON (MT), riding Goldie Hawnflinger; Ashley Preston, owner; Forewood Commander, sire; Woodhurst Ballerina, dam; Elisabeth Goth, breeder ...... 64.737% Midnight van de Edelweiss, sire; Questy Ko, dam; Phil & Beth McKee, breeders ......... 63.553% 2. JORY AQUINO (CA), riding Nina; Jory Aquino, owner; Nordenwind, sire; Vivien, dam; Wolfgang Kreikenbohm, breeder ...........................................................62.857% American Haflinger Registry 3. CATHERINE KAMENISH (KY), riding Sierra Gold of Cedar Lane; Katie Kamenish, owner; A Lot of Gold, sire; Shea, dam; Donna Kuck, breeder .................................................. 61.711% Training Level Open 4. GAIL BAUM (CA), riding Amaheim TMA; Gail Baum, owner; Adanac, sire; 1. STENOGRAPHER DEL; Joanne Gerson, owner; Joanne Gerson, rider; At Last TMA, dam; Andrew & Linda Yoder, breeders ...................................................60.263% Stars ‘N Stripes TOF, sire; Serfa TOF, dam; Tudor Oaks Farm Inc., breeder .................70.400% 2. GOLDIE HAWNFLINGER; Ashley Preston, owner; Ashley Preston, rider; Second Level Adult Amateur Midnight van de Edelweiss, sire; Questy Ko, dam; Phil & Beth McKee, breeders .........67.900% 1. CARLA MCPHERSON (CA), riding Nicky Wulf; Carla McPherson, owner; 3. BAILEY TOF; Rachel King, owner; Kimberly Phillips, rider; Nobleman of Tudor Oaks, sire; Norseman Wulf, sire; Lazitta Wulf, dam; Joseph Kuchar, breeder .............................. 60.107% Biery TOF, dam; Tudor Oaks Farm Inc., breeder .........................................................63.200% 2. CATHERINE KAMENISH (KY), riding Sierra Gold of Cedar Lane; 4. ACE’S WILD FTF; Allison Reed, owner; Allison Reed, rider; Akirema FTF, sire; Katie Kamenish, owner; A Lot of Gold, sire; Shea, dam; Donna Kuck, breeder ............60.000% Shy Sherry KH, dam; Jan Gurga, breeder ....................................................................61.227%

Training Level Junior/Young Rider First Level Open

Second Level Open

Training Level Open

1. SANCEO; Alice Womble, owner; Sabine Schut-Kery, rider; San Remo, sire; 1. WILLO-THE-WISP BBR; Jon Behrens, owner; Leonard Behrens, rider; Rivera, dam; Gerhard Dustmann, breeder .................................................................77.800% Willo Van Het Spick, sire; Luxury Edition SBF, dam; Jodi & Brian Winkler, breeders ..... 62.105% 2. FOLEY; Amanda Johnson, owner; Amanda Johnson, rider; Fabuleux, sire; 2. NICKY WULF; Carla McPherson, owner; Carla McPherson, rider; Norseman Wulf, sire; Romance, dam; Barbara Putnam, breeder ................................................................74.400% Lazitta Wulf, dam; Joseph Kuchar, breeder ................................................................ 60.107% 3. BOXSTER A; Iris Aberbach, owner; Michael Bragdell, rider; Bugatti Hilltop, sire; 3. SIERRA GOLD OF CEDAR LANE; Katie Kamenish, owner; Catherine Kamenish, rider; Winsome A, dam; Iris Aberbach, breeder .................................................................. 73.929% A Lot of Gold, sire; Shea, dam; Donna Kuck, breeder .................................................60.000% 4. RUFFINO; Kathy Burdick-Niebank, owner; Debbie Hill, rider; Rubino Bellissimo, sire; Dulcimer Melody, dam; Lunita Turner, breeder ..........................................................73.400% 5. GRAVITAS; Laura Corsentino, owner; Laura Corsentino, rider; Grafenburg, sire; Third Level Open Damenwunsch, dam; Hans Lengers, breeder .............................................................72.900% 1. MERRICK RVRW; Jennifer Carol, owner; Jennifer Grant, rider; Walzertakt, sire; Mystique TOF, dam; Terri Birk & Clark Johnson, breeders .......................................... 65.169%

First Level Open 1. WELTISSIMO; Janet Wyllie, owner; Christiane Noelting, rider; Weltruhm, sire; Lemona, dam; Peter Rieckmann, breeder .................................................................. 73.816% 1. A KNIGHT TO REMEMBER RAH; Ann Weintraub, owner; Heather Mason, rider; 2. DON ANGELO; Ann Damiano, owner; Cyndi Jackson, rider; Don Frederico, sire; A Royal Blend NTF, sire; Amaris, dam; David Wilson, breeder ....................................64.788% Dessous Noir, dam; Cornelia & Rudiger Morgner, breeders ......................................... 73.520% 3. RAPPORT R; Sherry Gordon, owner; Debbie Hill, rider; Rotspon, sire; Dotcom, dam; Roberta & Ken Falk, breeders .................................................................................... 72.025% Training Level Adult Amateur 4. RUBIN BLACK; Maureen Lamb, owner; Maureen Lamb, rider; Rubin-Royal, sire; 1. ASHLEY PRESTON (MT), riding Goldie Hawnflinger; Ashley Preston, owner; Wolke, dam; Dieter Roebken, breeder ........................................................................71.933% Midnight van de Edelweiss, sire; Questy Ko, dam; Phil & Beth McKee, breeders .........67.900% 5. WIEDERMARK; Kymberly & Scott Pullen, owners; Kymberly Pullen, rider; 2. KIMBERLY PHILLIPS (KY), riding Bailey TOF; Rachel King, owner; Widmark, sire; Davigna, dam; Pat Limage, breeder .................................................. 70.921% Nobleman of Tudor Oaks, sire; Biery TOF, dam; Tudor Oaks Farm Inc., breeder .........63.200%

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STENOGRAPHER DEL, owner/rider Joanne Gerson (OH)—Training Level Open (Am. Haflinger Reg.)

WILLO-THE-WISP BBR, owner Jon Behrens (OH), rider Leonard Behrens (OH)—Second Level Open & Jr/YR (Am. Haflinger Reg.)

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1. ALLISON REED (KY), riding Ace’s Wild FTF; Allison Reed, owner; Akirema FTF, sire; Shy Sherry KH, dam; Jan Gurga, breeder ....................................................................61.227% 1. GOLDIE HAWNFLINGER; Ashley Preston, owner; Ashley Preston, rider; Midnight van de Edelweiss, sire; Questy Ko, dam; Phil & Beth McKee, breeders ......... 63.553% 2. NINA; Jory Aquino, owner; Bethany Nehse & Jory Aquino, riders; Nordenwind, sire; Second Level Junior/Young Rider Vivien, dam; Wolfgang Kreikenbohm, breeder ...........................................................62.876% 1. LEONARD BEHRENS (OH), riding Willo-The-Wisp BBR; Jon Behrens, owner; 3. SIERRA GOLD OF CEDAR LANE; Katie Kamenish, owner; Catherine Kamenish, rider; Willo Van Het Spick, sire; Luxury Edition SBF, dam; Jodi & Brian Winkler, breeders .. 62.105% A Lot of Gold, sire; Shea, dam; Donna Kuck, breeder .................................................. 61.711% 4. AMAHEIM TMA; Gail Baum, owner; Gail Baum, rider; Adanac, sire; At Last TMA, dam; American Hanoverian Society Andrew & Linda Yoder, breeders ................................................................................60.263%


Second Level Open

2. GENUINE GEM; Jennifer Knight, owner; Cyndi Jackson, rider; Gold Luck, sire; Armandy, dam; Rhonda Hermanek, breeder ..............................................................69.342% 3. CABANA BOY; Hilltop Farm Inc., owner; Christopher Hickey, rider; Contucci, sire; Britania, dam; Douglas & Shannon Langer, breeders ................................................. 69.272% 4. WOLKENWAND; Anthea Kin, owner; Anthea Kin, rider; Wolkenstein II, sire; Warina, dam; Bernd Meyer, breeder ..........................................................................69.079% 5. LOMBARDO LHF; Brian & Rebecca Hafner, owners; Brian Hafner, rider; Londonderry, sire; Waluga, dam; Klaus Juergens, breeder .........................................68.553%

Intermediate II Open

1. PIP; Barrie Anderson, owner; Amanda Johnson, rider; Pik Solo, sire; Deja Vu, dam; Barrie Anderson, breeder ..........................................................................................65.789% Third Level Open 2. DONARWEISS GGF; Rachel Ehrlich, owner; Christopher Hickey, rider; De Niro, sire; 1. RIVER SIDE LADY; Robbie Rice, owner; Debbie Hill, rider; Royal Diamond, sire; Highlight, dam; Rachel Ehrlich, breeder ....................................................................65.000% Deja Vu, dam; B.G. & Hanken Schroeder, breeders ..................................................... 71.048% 3. WINWOOD; Heather Bender, owner; Heather Bender, rider; Wonderful, sire; 2. WHITE SUN; Kim Lampert, owner; Petra Warlimont & Kim Lampert, riders; Arisma, dam; Poppe Heinrich, breeder ......................................................................64.342% Weltmeyer, sire; Abendrot, dam; Heinrich Mohrmann, breeder ..................................70.064% 4. DICAPRIO; Danielle Gavriluk, owner; Danielle Gavriluk, rider; Davignport, sire; 3. RAPTURE R; Saint Louis Equestrian Center, owner; Anna Eklund, rider; Rotspon, sire; Gisela, dam; High Point Hanoverians, breeder ...........................................................63.487% Damaris, dam; Joachim Tobaben, breeder ................................................................. 69.616% 5. FRENCH KIST; Danielle Gavriluk, owner; Danielle Gavriluk, rider; Fabriano, sire; 4. WINZALOT; Jamie Pestana, owner; Jamie Pestana, rider; Wolkenstein II, sire; Prinzessin, dam; Hans Heinrich Peterson, breeder ..................................................... 63.355% Franzisca, dam; Hans-Heinr. Doescher, breeder .........................................................69.487% 5. CANTARIS; Elizabeth Ferber, owner; Marie Barrett, rider; Compliment, sire; Grand Prix Open Egida, dam; Friederike Pelzer, breeder .......................................................................69.070% 1. WELTAENSER; Sheri & Shelly Reichart, owners; Shelly Reichart, rider; Wolkenstein II, sire; Wolga, dam; Horst Schirrmacher, breeder .................................65.000% Fourth Level Open 2. DIVINITY 3; Tanya Vik, owner; Tanya Vik, rider; Don Primero, sire; 1. ROHMERO; Deborah Voigt, owner; Petra Warlimont, rider; Romancero H, sire; Rhapsodie, dam; Holger Kubelke, breeder .................................................................64.202% Waldina, dam; Henning Klatte, breeder .....................................................................68.587% 3. AL PACINO; Jennifer Huber, owner; Jennifer Huber, rider; Achenbach, sire; 2. DEWERT; Jennifer Baumert, owner; Jennifer Baumert, rider; Don Frederico, sire; Hilke Voigts, breeder .................................................................................................64.007% Wolga, dam; Gert Sander, breeder ............................................................................. 68.140% 4. DEVON L; Leatherdale Farms, owner; Diane Creech, rider; De Niro, sire; 3. DON MARCO; Katie Hoefs-Martin, owner; Katie Hoefs-Martin, rider; Domiro, sire; EM Wibranda, dam; Hans Henning Decken, breeder .................................................. 63.957% Filoli, dam; Ericka & Kevin Reinig, breeders ..............................................................67.500% 5. WONDERFUL WALDEN; Shade Tree Farm Inc., owner; Betsy Sell, rider; 4. DABADU BLUE; Greenwood Sporthorses & Equine Equipment, owner; Amy Stuhr, rider; Wittelsbach, sire; Seerose, dam; Jonny Siebens, breeder ............................................ 63.937% Don Primero, sire; Aragonia, dam; Christiane Goedecke, breeder .............................. 66.861% 5. CANTARIS; Elizabeth Ferber, owner; Marie Barrett, rider; Compliment, sire; Egida, dam; Friederike Pelzer, breeder .......................................................................66.829% Training Level Adult Amateur 1. MICHELLE MOREHEAD (KY), riding Won Tinkerbelle; Michelle Morehead, owner; Widmark, sire; Flying Star, dam; Meg & Ron Williams, breeders ............................... 71.400% Prix St. Georges Open 2. MICHELLE GREEN (NH), riding Fhaltair; Michelle Green, owner; Fabuleux, sire; 1. RIGO; Tonya Rowe, owner; Shawna Harding, rider; Rotspon, sire; Winnipeg, dam; Mylady, dam; Melissa Fisher, breeder .........................................................................70.400% Henrich Martfeld, breeder .........................................................................................70.789% 3. KRISTINE HEGGLIN (CA), riding Davaughn; Kristine Hegglin, owner; Domiro, sire; 2. ROHMERO; Deborah Voigt, owner; Petra Warlimont, rider; Romancero H, sire; Brieanna, dam; Starr Vaughn Equestrian Inc., breeder ..............................................68.400% Waldina, dam; Henning Klatte, breeder .....................................................................69.342% 4. CHRISTY THUER (IN), riding Won Torrid Affair; Christy Thuer, owner; Widmark, sire; 3. BULGARI 5; Caroline Roffman, owner; Caroline Roffman, rider; Baryshnikov, sire; Lost-A-Sock, dam; Ron & Meg Williams, breeders ......................................................65.217% Evita, dam; Jan-Peter Hartlef, breeder ...................................................................... 67.939% 5. DANIELLE HALEY (NC), riding De La Luna; Danielle Haley, owner; De Laurentis, sire; 4. ROSEVELT; Claudine Kundrun, owner; Allison Brock, rider; Rotspon, sire; Lore, dam; Russian Roulette, dam; Angela Barilar, breeder .........................................................64.600% Henry Peters, breeder ................................................................................................ 67.632% 5. REDFORD; Dana Fiore, owner; Dana Fiore, rider; Riccione, sire; Wanina, dam; Heiner Hormann, breeder .......................................................................................... 67.237% First Level Adult Amateur 1. MAUREEN LAMB (CA), riding Rubin Black; Maureen Lamb, owner; Rubin-Royal, sire; Wolke, dam; Dieter Roebken, breeder ........................................................................71.933% Intermediate I Open 2. SHARON LEWIS (OH), riding Ghardener; Sharon Lewis, owner; Gold Luck, sire; 1. ROSEVELT; Claudine Kundrun, owner; Allison Brock, rider; Rotspon, sire; Lore, dam; Whest Indies, dam; Maurine Swanson, breeder ......................................................... 69.737% Henry Peters, breeder ................................................................................................69.474%

RIVER SIDE LADY, owner Robbie Rice (TN), rider Debbie Hill (AL)—Third Level Open, Res. Second Level AA (Am. Hanoverian Soc.)

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WELTAENSER, owners Sheri & Shelly Reichart (WI), rider Shelly Reichart (WI)—Grand Prix Open (Am. Hanoverian Soc.)

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1. WELTDANCER; Jessica Morgan, owner; Jessica Morgan, rider; Weltmeyer, sire; Rohanna, dam; Mary Lou Winn, breeder ....................................................................71.667% 2. DUNCAN; Joan Mazur, owner; Pia Helsted, rider; Deniro, sire; Amsel, dam; Henning Schulze, breeder ..........................................................................................69.730% 3. RIVER SIDE LADY; Robbie Rice, owner; Robbie Rice & Debbie Hill, riders; Royal Diamond, sire; Deja Vu, dam; B.G. & Hanken Schroeder, breeders ................... 68.713% 4. SHAKESPEARE RSF; Maurine Swanson, owner; John Amber, rider; Sandro Hit, sire; Acapella, dam; Maurine Swanson, breeder ................................................................ 68.710% 5. SAN FRANCISCO RA; Rebecca Knollman & Chris Federer, owners; Rebecca Knollman, rider; Sandro Hit, sire; Romance Ra, dam; Peter-Herm Rabeler, breeder ............................. 68.571%


3. ELIZABETH SPIKER (FL), riding Faya; Elizabeth Spiker, owner; Fabriano, sire; Naomi, dam; Helmut Rieche, breeder ........................................................................68.948% 4. TEREE CASTANIAS (CA), riding Diana Rose; Rick & Teree Castanias, owners; Don Marcello, sire; Genua, dam; Ulrich Buenger, breeder .......................................... 67.369% 5. SUSAN MOORE (IN), riding Brentanus; Susan Moore, owner; Bretano II, sire; Why Not, dam; Klaus & Luise Bosse, breeders ...........................................................66.579%

Intermediate I Adult Amateur

1. MELISSA ROGERS (CA), riding The Black Tornado; Melissa Rogers, owner; Weserstar S, sire; Wendi, dam; Silja Kellm, breeder ...................................................65.526% 2. BARBARA BUTMAN (MI), riding Falkland Dragonfly; Barbara Butman, owner; Falkland, sire; Grandessa, dam; August Grimm, breeder ...........................................65.395% 3. MICHELE DELUNA (CA), riding Rapallo; Michele DeLuna, owner; Rotspon, sire; Princess, dam; Helmut Sieverding, breeder ...............................................................63.684% Second Level Adult Amateur 4. KRISTY TRUEBENBACH LUND (FL), riding Reel Adventure; Blue Marlin Farms Inc., owner; 1. JESSICA MORGAN (CT), riding Weltdancer; Jessica Morgan, owner; Weltmeyer, sire; Rotspon, sire; Lanthess, dam; Gerda Scheper, breeder ............................................... 63.421% Rohanna, dam; Mary Lou Winn, breeder ....................................................................71.667% 5. AMY SWERDLIN (FL), riding Epikur; Amy Swerdlin, owner; Espri, sire; 2. ROBBIE RICE (TN), riding River Side Lady; Robbie Rice, owner; Royal Diamond, sire; Wariness, dam; Gerhard Finck, breeder ....................................................................62.895% Deja Vu, dam; B.G. & Hanken Schroeder, breeders .....................................................68.378% Grand Prix Adult Amateur 3. MARTINA MINOR (OH), riding D’Artagnan; Martina Minor, owner; Don Primero, sire; Gracia, dam; Johann Quast, breeder .........................................................................65.238% 1. JENNIFER HUBER (ME), riding Al Pacino; Jennifer Huber, owner; Achenbach, sire; Hilke Voigts, breeder .................................................................................................64.007% 4. KRISTINE KUCHINSKI-BROOME (FL), riding Lauren; Kristine Kuchinski-Broome, owner; Letkiss, sire; Diamond, dam; Otto Fuchs, breeder ......................................................65.058% First Level Junior/Young Rider 5. VALERIE VADEN (TX), riding Abbyance; Valerie Vaden, owner; Absolute, sire; Jamie Ann, dam; Aloysius Steiert, breeder ................................................................63.687% 1. LEAH ESCALANTE (WI), riding Wrocket; Leah & Mary Escalante, owners; Widmark, sire; Dame, dam; Meg & Ron Williams, breeders .......................................67.288%

Third Level Adult Amateur

Second Level Junior/Young Rider 1. MOLLY PARIS (NC), riding My Maxwell; Lisa Gorsuch, owner; Mytens, sire; Avanti, dam; Martina Schloh, breeder .......................................................................68.256%

Third Level Junior/Young Rider

1. JAMIE PESTANA (CA), riding Winzalot; Jamie Pestana, owner; Wolkenstein II, sire; Franzisca, dam; Hans-Heinr. Doescher, breeder .........................................................69.487% 2. MARY KATHRYN NOMMENSEN (TX), riding Dom Perignon; Sandra Nommensen, owner; Donnerhall, sire; Mara, dam; Petra Ghaschghaee, breeder ........................................ 65.541% 3. MOLLY PARIS (NC), riding My Maxwell; Lisa Gorsuch, owner; Mytens, sire; Avanti, dam; Martina Schloh, breeder .......................................................................65.000% 4. GENAY VAUGHN (CA), riding Waranja; Michele Vaughn, owner; Walt Disney, sire; Fourth Level Adult Amateur Engie, dam; Helmut Bischof, breeder ........................................................................64.865% 1. AMY STUHR (MO), riding Dabadu Blue; Greenwood Sporthorses & Equine 5. STEPHANIE EARLY (CA), riding Panash; Stephanie Early, owner; ES Pablito, sire; Equipment, owner; Don Primero, sire; Aragonia, dam; Christiane Goedecke, breeder .. 66.861% La Boheme, dam; Lilli-Anne Price, breeder ................................................................64.000% 2. ANNE MCCUTCHEON (CA), riding Wallantino; Anne McCutcheon, owner; Winterprinz, sire; Duette, dam; Anne McCutcheon, breeder .......................................66.338% Fourth Level Junior/Young Rider 3. LESLIE FAN (TX), riding DJ Black; Leslie Fan, owner; De Niro, sire; Wasalee, dam; 1. ROBYN WESTON (MI), riding Willow; Robyn Weston, owner; Wolkenglanz, sire; Hans Beilken, breeder ............................................................................................... 62.377% Toskana, dam; Tanja Finck, breeder ............................................................................64.171%

Prix St. Georges Adult Amateur

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1. KRISTY TRUEBENBACH LUND (FL), riding Reel Adventure; Blue Marlin Farms Inc., owner; Rotspon, sire; Lanthess, dam; Gerda Scheper, breeder ...............................................66.842% 2. AMY STUHR (MO), riding Dabadu Blue; Greenwood Sporthorses & Equine Equipment, owner; Don Primero, sire; Aragonia, dam; Christiane Goedecke, breeder .. 66.185% 3. ANTONELLA BATH (OH), riding Pica; Antonella Bath, owner; Picaro, sire; Lost-A-Sock, dam; November Hill Farm, breeder ....................................................... 64.737% 4. AMY SWERDLIN (FL), riding Epikur; Amy Swerdlin, owner; Espri, sire; Wariness, dam; Gerhard Finck, breeder ....................................................................63.992% 5. MAURINE FREY (CA), riding Central Park; Maurine Frey, owner; Cheenook, sire; Duerkate, dam; Jutta Hemmer, breeder .....................................................................63.947%

WON TINKERBELLE, owner/rider Michelle Morehead (KY)—Training Level AA (Am. Hanoverian Soc.)

Prix St. Georges Junior/Young Rider 1. ASHLYN DEGROOT (CA), riding Devon Heir; Terry Mason-Esteban, owner; De Niro, sire; Ribana, dam; Ulrich Heitmann, breeder ............................................... 67.106% 2. REBECCA HICKS (NY), riding Legal Majority; Audrey Hicks, owner; Lavauzelle, sire; Worcretia, dam; Gerhardt Herlyn, breeder ................................................................65.066% 3. ROBYN WESTON (MI), riding Willow; Robyn Weston, owner; Wolkenglanz, sire; Toskana, dam; Tanja Finck, breeder ...........................................................................63.026% 4. LAUREN NELSON (IL), riding Weltano; Lauren Nelson, owner; Weltmeyer, sire; Beauty, dam; Gerhard Rolfes, breeder .......................................................................62.566% 5. MADELINE MCKALLIP (OR), riding Donna Carina; Madeline & Kerry McKallip, owners; Donnerhall, sire; Dukate, dam; Patricia Close, breeder .............................................. 62.237%

WILLOW, owner/rider Robyn Weston (MI)—Fourth Level Jr/YR (Am. Hanoverian Soc.)

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1. MOLLY SCHILTGEN (MN), riding Weltina; Molly Schiltgen, owner; Weltmeyer, sire; Genka, dam; Franz Dueing, breeder ..........................................................................68.256% 2. KATRINA CHRISTY (CA), riding Winterstarr; Katrina Christy, owner; Winterprinz, sire; B R Precious Gem, dam; Sarita Simmons, breeder .........................66.744% 3. LISA RUSH (SD), riding General BC; Lisa Rush, owner; Goodman, sire; Weserliebe, dam; Cord Badenhoop-Clausen, breeder ................................................. 65.641% 4. KIM LAMPERT (CO), riding White Sun; Kim Lampert, owner; Weltmeyer, sire; Abendrot, dam; Heinrich Mohrmann, breeder ...........................................................65.239% 5. ROBIN MATTSON (IL), riding Eye Candy; Robin Mattson, owner; Escudo II, sire; Goldstern, dam; Hans Hosp, breeder .........................................................................64.826%


4. GALATEA; Paul Belasik, owner; Andrea Velas, rider; Guarantor, sire; Tarina Royale, dam; Linda Cupp, breeder ..................................................................68.958% 1. LAUREN NELSON (IL), riding Weltano; Lauren Nelson, owner; Weltmeyer, sire; Beauty, dam; Gerhard Rolfes, breeder ....................................................................... 66.184% 5. FRAMBEAU; Kai Handt, owner; Julia Handt, rider; Werther, sire; Garde, dam; Manfred Schaefer, breeder .........................................................................................66.500% 2. MADELINE MCKALLIP (OR), riding Donna Carina; Madeline & Kerry McKallip, owners; Donnerhall, sire; Dukate, dam; Patricia Close, breeder .............................................. 62.632% 3. RACHEL CAMPBELL (TX), riding Wandango; Rachel Campbell, owner; Weltmeyer, sire; Intermediate I Musical Freestyle Bogenfee, dam; Heinz-G. Prietzel, breeder ................................................................60.789% 1. CABANA BOY; Hilltop Farm Inc., owner; Christopher Hickey, rider; Contucci, sire; Britania, dam; Douglas & Shannon Langer, breeders..................................................72.500% Grand Prix Junior/Young Rider 2. GENUINE GEM; Jennifer Knight, owner; Cyndi Jackson, rider; Gold Luck, sire; 1. JULIA HANDT (TX), riding Frambeau; Kai Handt, owner; Werther, sire; Garde, dam; Armandy, dam; Rhonda Hermanek, breeder ..............................................................69.438% Manfred Schaefer, breeder .........................................................................................60.426% 3. GRAF ALPHA; Irene Cromer & Faith Hudgins, owners; Stephanie Alvord, rider; Graf Genius, sire; Lady Stardust, dam; Faith Hudgins, breeder ..................................68.250% First Level Musical Freestyle 4. FALKLAND DRAGONFLY; Barbara Butman, owner; Barbara Butman, rider; 1. ROYAL DESTINIE; Amanda Paris, owner; Amanda Paris, rider; Rotspon, sire; Falkland, sire; Grandessa, dam; August Grimm, breeder ...........................................66.063% Destinie, dam; Mary Lou Winn, breeder .....................................................................71.562% 5. REEL ADVENTURE; Blue Marlin Farms Inc., owner; Kristy Truebenbach Lund, rider; 2. FILADELPHIA; Irene Cromer, owner; Stephanie Alvord, rider; Werther, sire; Rotspon, sire; Lanthess, dam; Gerda Scheper, breeder ...............................................65.500% Waldrebe, dam; Mary Smith & Gunnar Lund, breeders .............................................. 69.375% 3. DONNER GLORIE; Fie Andersen, owner; Fie Andersen, rider; Dream of Glory, sire; Adeleine, dam; Kerstin Beier & Brauner Hirsch, breeders ..........................................68.958% Grand Prix Musical Freestyle 1. BRETONE; Verne Batchelder, owner; Nora Batchelder, rider; Brentano II, sire; Second Level Musical Freestyle Santiana, dam; Josef Egelke, breeder ........................................................................ 71.250% 1. LAUREN; Kristine Kuchinski-Broome, owner; Kristine Kuchinski-Broome, rider; 2. PIP; Barrie Anderson, owner; Amanda Johnson, rider; Pik Solo, sire; Letkiss, sire; Diamond, dam; Otto Fuchs, breeder ......................................................70.208% Deja Vu, dam; Barrie Anderson, breeder ....................................................................70.875% 2. SIR GALLAHAD; Darcy Miller-Brown, owner; Darcy Miller-Brown, rider; Grusus, sire; 3. DEVON L; Leatherdale Farms, owner; Diane Creech, rider; De Niro, sire; Adair, dam; Aloysius Steiert, breeder .........................................................................69.583% EM Wibranda, dam; Hans Henning Decken, breeder .................................................. 69.100% 3. BONIFAZ S; Colene Stevens, owner; Colene Stevens, rider; Brentano II, sire; 4. RHAVEL; Nancy Lewis-Stanton, owner; Nancy Lewis-Stanton, rider; Windgame, dam .......................................................................................................68.750% Regazzoni, sire; Dementia, dam; Horst Schirrmacher, breeder ...................................65.750% 4. DIPLOMAT M; Karen Holweck-Mulreany, owner; Karen Holweck-Mulreany, rider; Dumont, sire; Blue Dinamode, dam; Karen Holweck-Mulreany, breeder .................... 68.125% 5. GHARDENER; Sharon Lewis, owner; Sharon Lewis, rider; Gold Luck, sire; American Holsteiner Horse Association, Inc. Whest Indies, dam; Maurine Swanson, breeder ......................................................... 67.812%

Training Level Open

Third Level Musical Freestyle 1. DOM PERIGNON; Sandra Nommensen, owner; Mary Kathryn Nommensen, rider; Donnerhall, sire; Mara, dam; Petra Ghaschghaee, breeder ........................................72.000% 2. BON WILBO; Amy Ganci, owner; Amy Ganci, rider; Bon Bonaparte, sire; Wildetaube, dam; Juergen Sandbrink, breeder .......................................................... 68.125% 3. GENERAL BC; Lisa Rush, owner; Lisa Rush, rider; Goodman, sire; Weserliebe, dam; Cord Badenhoop-Clausen, breeder ............................................................................67.083% 3. FANTASSIA; Terri Boyagian, owner; Tara Mason, rider; Feiner Stern, sire; Expose’, dam; Terri Boyagian, breeder ......................................................................67.083% 5. RUHMANN; Aylin Corapcioglu, owner; Aylin Corapcioglu, rider; Royal Diamond, sire; Nikita, dam; Tanja Bublitz, breeder ..........................................................................66.750%

1. ULTRA SONIC; Mary Lou Starck, owner; Jessica Starck, rider; Amour, sire; High Voltage, dam; Cheryl Kellerman, breeder ..........................................................68.650% 2. CHEYENNE; Deborah Martin, owner; Deborah Martin, rider; Contender, sire; Berolina I, dam; Storm Heinrich, breeder ..................................................................66.000% 3. RIPCORD; Sara Matz, owner; Sara Matz, rider; Rantares, sire; Loretta, dam; Cheryl Kellerman, breeder .........................................................................................65.657% 4. CATULLUS; Nancy Dostal, owner; Nancy Dostal, rider; Camiros, sire; Lavoisier, dam; Ann McGruder, breeder .....................................................................64.465%

First Level Open

1. CHANTICO; Karen Ball, owner; Karen Ball, rider; Contender, sire; Wiena, dam; Joachim Schiedel, breeder ......................................................................................... 68.421% 2. REESLING; Tracey Schork, owner; Jessie Myers, rider; Rantares, sire; Frolic, dam; 1. WANDANGO; Rachel Campbell, owner; Rachel Campbell, rider; Weltmeyer, sire; Tracey Schork, breeder ...............................................................................................64.211% Bogenfee, dam; Heinz-G. Prietzel, breeder ................................................................ 71.500% 3. SIAM; Patti Farless, owner; James Koford & Patti Farless, riders; Love Affair, sire; 2. FALADA; Rani McCulloch, owner; Michael Osinski, rider; First Gotthard, sire; Delphine, dam; Lieselott Wiendieck, breeder ............................................................. 62.667% Aster, dam; James Schneller, breeder ..........................................................................71.198% 4. RHAPTURE; Suzy Van Schaack, owner; Suzy Van Schaack, rider; Ratares, sire; 3. WILLOW; Robyn Weston, owner; Robyn Weston, rider; Wolkenglanz, sire; The Dance Goes On, dam; Jean Palmer, breeder .........................................................62.368% Toskana, dam; Tanja Finck, breeder ...........................................................................70.833%

Fourth Level Musical Freestyle

CHANTICO, owner/rider Karen Ball (CA)—First Level & Res. Second Level Open; FEI Five-Year-Old (Am. Holsteiner Horse Assn., Inc.)

CHEYENNE, owner/rider Deborah K. Martin (CA)—Training Level AA & Vintage Cup; Res. Training Level Open (Am. Holsteiner Horse Assn., Inc.)

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CHIVALRY, owner Elaine VanDeventer (KS), rider Jami Kment (NE)—Second Level Open (Am. Holsteiner Horse Assn., Inc.)

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Intermediate I Junior/Young Rider


Second Level Open

Intermediate II Open

1. CHIVALRY; Elaine VanDeventer, owner; Jami Kment, rider; Ceasar, sire; Melisande, dam; Jami Kment, breeder .......................................................................70.930% 2. CHANTICO; Karen Ball, owner; Karen Ball, rider; Contender, sire; Wiena, dam; Joachim Schiedel, breeder .........................................................................................64.286% 3. LOUVRE; Tobi Coate, owner; Tobi Coate, Solveig Sager, rider; Lorentin I, sire; Konstanze III, dam; Marlis Juergens, breeder ............................................................64.048% 4. CALUSAR; Amber Caress, owner; Amber Caress, rider; Caesar, sire; W Cachet, dam; Rexann Frank, breeder .............................................................................................. 62.976% 5. CADENZO; Karina Lyons, owner; Karina Lyons, rider; Calando I, sire; Werena, dam; Gerken Doerte, breeder ..............................................................................................61.861%

1. GP RAYMEISTER; Ginna Frantz, owner; Yvonne Barteau, rider; Rantares, sire; Miss Nickel Annie, dam; Kenneth Borden, breeder ..................................................... 69.737%

Prix St. Georges Open

Fourth Level Adult Amateur

1. CACIQUE; Alice Womble, owner; Sabine Schut-Kery, rider; Cambridge, sire; Kalanda II, dam; Wah’ Kon-Tah Sporthorse, breeder .................................................69.592% 2. GP RAYMEISTER; Ginna Frantz, owner; Yvonne & Kassandra Barteau, riders; Rantares, sire; Miss Nickel Annie, dam; Kenneth Borden, breeder ..............................67.500% 3. SOLEI; Rebecca Rigdon, owner; Rebecca Rigdon, rider; Aljano, sire; Melodie I, dam; Maria Petzold, breeder ..................................................................... 67.369% 4. MONTE-R; Anneliese Vogt Harber, owner; Anneliese Vogt Harber, rider; Monsum, sire; Irma-R, dam; Horst Riebeling, breeder ...............................................65.000% 4. NAUTIKA; Patricia Sullivan, owner; Sharon Jerdeman, rider; Le Santo, sire; Britannia, dam; Patricia Sullivan, breeder ................................................................65.000%

1. AMY LEACH (IL), riding Radcliffe; Amy Leach, owner; Rantares, sire; Felicitous, dam; Cheryl Kellerman, breeder ...............................................................66.047%

Intermediate I Open

Fourth Level Junior/Young Rider

1. CACIQUE; Alice Womble, owner; Sabine Schut-Kery, rider; Cambridge, sire; Kalanda II, dam; Wah’ Kon-Tah Sporthorse, breeder ..................................................71.579% 2. GP RAYMEISTER; Ginna Frantz, owner; Yvonne & Kassandra Barteau, riders; Rantares, sire; Miss Nickel Annie, dam; Kenneth Borden, breeder ...............................71.316% 3. LOPACA; Emily Tears, owner; Emily Tears, rider; Lorentin I, sire; Wurania, dam; Maria Petzold, breeder ..............................................................................................65.263% 4. NAUTIKA; Patricia Sullivan, owner; Sharon Jerdeman, rider; Le Santo, sire; Britannia, dam; Patricia Sullivan, breeder ................................................................ 64.737% 5. MONTE-R; Anneliese Vogt Harber, owner; Anneliese Vogt Harber, rider; Monsum, sire; Irma-R, dam; Horst Riebeling, breeder ............................................... 63.553%

1. KELLI NEWTON (CA), riding Luciano; Jill Cordsen, owner; Lasandos, sire; Petunie, dam; Helmut Bies, breeder ..........................................................................65.465%

Grand Prix Open 1. RIVER RUN ROSCOE; Beverly Dudley, owner; Jackie Smith, rider; Riverman, sire; Daddy’s Image, dam; Beverly Dudley, breeder .......................................................... 60.213%

Training Level Adult Amateur

left ANd MIddle: GeNIA PlY; RIGht: COURteSY ReNee K. MCKINleY

LOPACA, owner/rider Emily Tears (CA)—I-I AA & Res. Mus. Freestyle (Am. Holsteiner Horse Assn., Inc.)

Intermediate I Adult Amateur 1. EMILY TEARS (CA), riding Lopaca; Emily Tears, owner; Lorentin I, sire; Wurania, dam; Maria Petzold, breeder ......................................................................65.263%

Third Level Junior/Young Rider 1. KELLI NEWTON (CA), riding Luciano; Jill Cordsen, owner; Lasandos, sire; Petunie, dam; Helmut Bies, breeder ..........................................................................69.535%

Training Level Vintage Cup 1. DEBORAH MARTIN (CA), riding Cheyenne; Deborah Martin, owner; Contender, sire; Berolina I, dam; Storm Heinrich, breeder ..................................................................66.000%

Prix St. Georges Vintage Cup 1. ANNELIESE VOGT HARBER (GA), riding Monte-R; Anneliese Vogt Harber, owner; Monsum, sire; Irma-R, dam; Horst Riebeling, breeder ...............................................65.000%

LOUVRE, owner/rider Tobi L. Coate (CA)—Second Level AA (Am. Holsteiner Horse Assn., Inc.)

RADCLIFFE, owner/rider Amy Leach (IL)—Fourth Level Open & AA (Am. Holsteiner Horse Assn., Inc.)

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1. DEBORAH MARTIN (CA), riding Cheyenne; Deborah Martin, owner; Contender, sire; Berolina I, dam; Storm Heinrich, breeder ..................................................................66.000% 2. SARA MATZ (TN), riding Ripcord; Sara Matz, owner; Rantares, sire; Loretta, dam; Cheryl Kellerman, breeder .........................................................................................65.657% Third Level Open 3. NANCY DOSTAL (NE), riding Catullus; Nancy Dostal, owner; Camiros, sire; 1. LUCIANO; Jill Cordsen, owner; Kelli Newton, rider; Lasandos, sire; Petunie, dam; Lavoisier, dam; Ann McGruder, breeder .....................................................................64.465% Helmut Bies, breeder .................................................................................................69.535% 2. CATAMOUNT; Michele Meyer, owner; Melissa Cool, rider; Calido I, sire; Nanabella, dam; Michele Meyer, breeder ................................................................... 67.180% First Level Adult Amateur 1. PATTI FARLESS (NC), riding Siam; Patti Farless, owner; Love Affair, sire; 3. CHARISMATIQUE; ZoeAnne Arrington, owner; Heather Oleson, rider; Camiros, sire; Delphine, dam; Lieselott Wiendieck, breeder .............................................................62.368% Micah, dam; ZoeAnne Arrington, breeder .................................................................. 64.615% 1. SUZY VAN SCHAACK (WA), riding Rhapture; Suzy Van Schaack, owner; Ratares, sire; The Dance Goes On, dam; Jean Palmer, breeder ...................................62.368% Fourth Level Open 1. RADCLIFFE; Amy Leach, owner; Amy Leach, rider; Rantares, sire; Felicitous, dam; Cheryl Kellerman, breeder .........................................................................................66.047% Second Level Adult Amateur 1. TOBI COATE (CA), riding Louvre; Tobi Coate, owner; Lorentin I, sire; 2. LUCIANO; Jill Cordsen, owner; Kelli Newton, rider; Lasandos, sire; Petunie, dam; Konstanze III, dam; Marlis Juergens, breeder ............................................................63.488% Helmut Bies, breeder .................................................................................................65.465% 2. KARINA LYONS (CA), riding Cadenzo; Karina Lyons, owner; Calando I, sire; 3. FREDERIC 109; Susan Allen, owner; Allida Allen, rider; Fleming, sire; Werena, dam; Gerken Doerte, breeder .......................................................................61.861% Dunja XIII, dam; Elfriede Bornhldt, breeder ..............................................................64.535%


Intermediate I Vintage Cup

Second Level Open

1. ANNELIESE VOGT HARBER (GA), riding Monte-R; Anneliese Vogt Harber, owner; 1. CITA NORMARK; Melyni Worth & Foxden Equine Inc., owners; April Shultz, rider; Monsum, sire; Irma-R, dam; Horst Riebeling, breeder ............................................... 63.553% Ravaldi, sire; Stella Norremark, dam; Aage Danielson, breeder .................................65.648%

First Level Adult Amateur

Fourth Level Musical Freestyle

1. MELYNI WORTH (VA), riding Xafaier Middelsom; Melyni Worth & Foxden 1. SOLEI; Rebecca Rigdon, owner; Rebecca Rigdon, rider; Aljano, sire; Melodie I, dam; Equine Inc., owners; Xanthos, sire; Molanger Columbine, dam; Ena Sparre, breeder ....62.500% Maria Petzold, breeder ...............................................................................................71.875%

Intermediate I Musical Freestyle

American Morgan Horse Association

1. GP RAYMEISTER; Ginna Frantz, owner; Yvonne & Kassandra Barteau, riders; Rantares, sire; Miss Nickel Annie, dam; Kenneth Borden, breeder ...............................75.313% Training Level Open 2. LOPACA; Emily Tears, owner; Emily Tears, rider; Lorentin I, sire; Wurania, dam; Maria Petzold, breeder .............................................................................................. 71.500% 1. COULEE BEND IMMORTALITY; Margaret Blaik, owner; Margaret Blaik, rider; Season’s Forever French, sire; Coulee Ben Anticipation, dam; Cindy & Lyle Dietz, breeders ......68.000% 2. TAPROOT OLD GLORY; Kristi Haines, owner; Meredith Archer & Katherine Daly, riders; Colts/Geldings of Current Calendar Year TapRoot Command Pilot, sire; TapRoot’s Star Flower, dam; Charles Ross, breeder .....67.384% 1. LINCOLN BRB; Brian Bodarke, owner; Linaro, sire; Honesty I, dam; Blue Ribbon Breeding, breeder ..................................................................................72.000% 3. ORRWOOD MADISON BAY; Victoria & Caroline Fernalld, owners; Caroline Fernalld, rider; Thunderbay, sire; Jellico Fancy Affair, dam; Darlene & Peter Orr, breeders .................66.800% 4. EQUINOX EBONY KNIGHT; Gloria Crawford, owner; Kimberly Robbins, rider; Fillies of Current Calendar Year Equinox Reflection, sire; Equinox Love Song, dam; East of Equinox Farm, breeder ....66.700% 1. COQUETTE BRB; Brian Bodarke, owner; Linaro, sire; Oeuvre, dam; Blue Ribbon Breeding, breeder ..................................................................................70.000% 5. GRAY BARRON MAJOR STAR; Wendy Bizzaro, owner; Tracy Young, rider; Greentree Brigadier, sire; Capricorn Maidmarion, dam; Wendy Bizzaro, breeder ....... 66.071%

First Level Open

1. DONALY BRB; Brian Bodarke, owner; Dolany, sire; Oeuvre, dam; 1. PVF POWER FACTOR; Dee Loveless, owner; Dee Loveless, rider; Brian Bodarke, breeder ............................................................................................. 74.100% Equinox Challenge, sire; JPR Have Mercy, dam; Debora Kieffer, breeder ..................... 68.377% 2. FENWAY PARK; Kristi Haines, owner; Kristi Haines, rider; The Phantom of the Opera, sire; Yearling Fillies Blythewood Acappella, dam; Holly Butterman, breeder ............................................. 67.333% 1. BELLAGIA HH; Elizabeth Houtsma, owner; Contendro I, sire; Princess Queenie, dam; Elizabeth Houtsma, breeder .................................................73.300% 3. EQUINOX EBONY KNIGHT; Gloria Crawford, owner; Kimberly Robbins, rider; Equinox Reflection, sire; Equinox Love Song, dam; East of Equinox Farm, breeder ....65.526% 4. GBR MIDNIGHT SERENADE; Wendy Bizzaro, owner; Tracy Young, rider; Two-Year-Old Fillies Statesmans Silhouette, sire; Greentree Ever Reddi, dam; Wendy Bizzaro, breeder .....65.203% 1. ANDOCTRA HH; Elizabeth Houtsma, owner; Indoctro, sire; Princess Queenie, dam; Elizabeth Houtsma, breeder .................................................75.600% 5. ORRWOOD MADISON BAY; Victoria & Caroline Fernalld, owners; Caroline Fernalld, rider; Thunderbay, sire; Jellico Fancy Affair, dam; Darlene & Peter Orr, breeders .................65.000% 5. WLA BORN TO PERFORM; Patricia Beery-Waliga, owner; Karen Stephens, rider; Four-Year-Old and Older Stallions Born to Boogie, sire; Wind Blu Treasure, dam; Patricia Beery-Waliga, breeder .........65.000% 1. GP RAYMEISTER; Ginna Frantz, owner; Rantares, sire; Miss Nickel Annie, dam; Kenneth Borden, breeder ...........................................................................................81.800%

Second Level Open

Four-Year-Old and Older Maiden/Yeld Mares

1. PVF POWER FACTOR; Dee Loveless, owner; Dee Loveless, rider; Equinox Challenge, sire; JPR Have Mercy, dam; Debora Kieffer, breeder ......................64.117% 1. V. KIMMA LARK; Daniel Rickert, owner; Riverman, sire; Lucetta, dam; Money Pit Farm, breeder ...........................................................................................78.250% 2. STATESMAN’S SIGNATURE; Marthe Reynolds, owner; Marthe Reynolds, rider; Chief of State, sire; Coal Creek Spicyglow, dam; Lynne Shpak, breeder ....................... 62.105% FEI Five-Year-Old 3. SEAWAY FREDERIC REMINGTON; Karen Warren, owner; Karen Warren & Bobbi Coats, riders; 1. CHANTICO; Karen Ball, owner; Karen Ball, rider; Contender, sire; Wiena, dam; Syndicat Tiger Eye, sire; Seaway Elegance, dam; Roberta & Robert Marshall, breeders ....... 61.786% Joachim Schiedel, breeder .................................................................................................. 7.2

Third Level Open

1. BCM UNFORGETTABLEE; Kylee Lourie, owner; Kylee Lourie & Andrea Doelling, riders; BCM Impressive Lee, sire; Carey Mystic Melody, dam; Burnt Creek Morgans, breeder . 62.051% 2. QUEEN’S DELILAH; Ciara Cummiskey, owner; Ciara Cummiskey, rider; Mizrahi, sire; NBN Noble Vixen, dam; Queens River Farm Inc., breeder ..................... 61.274% First Level Open 3. MISTY GREEN CIMMARON; Cecile Marie Zielinski, owner; Gia Grayson, rider; 1. XAFAIER MIDDELSOM; Melyni Worth & Foxden Equine Inc., owners; April Shultz & Misty Green Rascal, sire; Triple S My Oh My, dam; Misty Green Farm Inc., breeder ....60.769% Melyni Worth, riders; Xanthos, sire; Molanger Columbine, dam; Ena Sparre, breeder ..62.500%

American Knabstrupper Association

V. KIMMA LARK, owner Daniel Rickert (CO)—DSHB Four-Year-Old & Older Maiden/Yeld Mares (Am. Holsteiner Horse Assn., Inc.)

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PVF POWER FACTOR, owner/rider Dee Loveless (MA)—First & Second Level Open & Vintage Cup (Am. Morgan Horse Assn.)

BCM UNFORGETTABLEE, owner Kylee Lourie (CO), riders Andrea Doelling (CO) and Kylee Lourie (CO)—Third Level Open & Mus. Freestyle (Am. Morgan Horse Assn.)

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Yearling Colts/Geldings


4. CROWN B SPECIAL; Haeley Hutchison, owner; Haeley Hutchison, rider; Third Level Junior/Young Rider Motif Command, sire; Crown Eternal, dam; Donna Keane, breeder ............................60.000% 1. CIARA CUMMISKEY (RI), riding Queen’s Delilah; Ciara Cummiskey, owner; Mizrahi, sire; NBN Noble Vixen, dam; Queens River Farm Inc., breeder ..................... 61.274% Fourth Level Open 2. HAELEY HUTCHISON (CO), riding Crown B Special; Haeley Hutchison, owner; 1. FORSITE ZEPHYR; Debra & Douglas M’Gonigle, owners; Debra M’Gonigle, rider; Rapidan Motif Command, sire; Crown Eternal, dam; Donna Keane, breeder ............................60.000% Imperial, sire; Clonmel Goldn Trophy, dam; Debra & Douglas M’Gonigle, breeders ......64.878%

Prix St. Georges Open

First Level Vintage Cup

Grand Prix Open

First Level Musical Freestyle

1. DEE LOVELESS (MA), riding PVF Power Factor; Dee Loveless, owner; 1. WTR CHOCOLATE BAR; Wendy Bizzaro, owner; Tracy Young, rider; Equinox Challenge, sire; JPR Have Mercy, dam; Debora Kieffer, breeder ..................... 68.377% VAS Trigger ML, sire; Capricorn Maidmarion, dam; Peggy Anthony, breeder ...............65.789% 2. FORSITE RHYTHM-N-BLUE; Catherine Gerardi, owner; Catherine Gerardi, rider; Rapidan Imperial, sire; Merrie Hill Fire Glow, dam; Debra M’Gonigle, breeder .......... 62.632% Second Level Vintage Cup 1. DEE LOVELESS (MA), riding PVF Power Factor; Dee Loveless, owner; 3. GKB COAL MAGIC; Lucy Tidd, owner; Lucy Tidd, rider; Ragtime Voodoo Magic, sire; Equinox Challenge, sire; JPR Have Mercy, dam; Debora Kieffer, breeder ......................64.117% Metis Koffee, dam; Kathy & Greg Birdwell, breeders .................................................. 61.053% 1. WEST MT. WINSTON; Karin Weight, owner; David MacMillan, rider; 1. WK’S NORTHERN BRIGADIER; Leigh Holman, owner; Leigh Holman, rider; Far Well’s Brooks, sire; West Mt. Santana, dam; Karin Weight, breeder .................... 61.064% Greentree Brigadier, sire; WK’s Twilight Rhapsody, dam; Cheryl Kloer, breeder .........68.230% 2. GBR MIDNIGHT SERENADE; Wendy Bizzaro, owner; Tracy Young, rider; Training Level Adult Amateur Statesmans Silhouette, sire; Greentree Ever Reddi, dam; Wendy Bizzaro, breeder ..... 68.125% 1. MARGARET BLAIK (NC), riding Coulee Bend Immortality; Margaret Blaik, owner; Season’s 3. ORRWOOD MADISON BAY; Victoria & Caroline Fernalld, owners; Caroline Fernalld, rider; Forever French, sire; Coulee Ben Anticipation, dam; Cindy & Lyle Dietz, breeders .........68.000% Thunderbay, sire; Jellico Fancy Affair, dam; Darlene & Peter Orr, breeders .................67.604%

First Level Adult Amateur

Fourth Level Musical Freestyle

Second Level Adult Amateur

1. WTR CHOCOLATE BAR; Wendy Bizzaro, owner; Tracy Young, rider; 1. MARTHE REYNOLDS (NY), riding Statesman’s Signature; Marthe Reynolds, owner; VAS Trigger ML, sire; Capricorn Maidmarion, dam; Peggy Anthony, breeder ...............68.334% Chief Of State, sire; Coal Creek Spicyglow, dam; Lynne Shpak, breeder ...................... 62.105% 2. GREENTREE COURTNEY; Wendy Bizzaro, owner; Tracy Young, rider; Greentree Brigadier, sire; Niobrara Mayfair, dam; Greentree Ranch, breeder .............63.542%

Prix St. Georges Adult Amateur

1. LUCY TIDD (MD), riding GKB Coal Magic; Lucy Tidd, owner; Ragtime Voodoo Magic, sire; Grand Prix Musical Freestyle Metis Koffee, dam; Kathy & Greg Birdwell, breeders .................................................. 61.053% 1. WEST MT. WINSTON; Karin Weight, owner; David MacMillan, rider; Far Well’s Brooks, sire; West Mt. Santana, dam; Karin Weight, breeder ....................65.000%

Training Level Junior/Young Rider

1. CAROLINE FERNALLD (CO), riding Orrwood Madison Bay; Victoria & Caroline Fernalld, owners; Thunderbay, sire; Jellico Fancy Affair, dam; Darlene & Peter Orr, breeders ....66.800% 2. REGAN POWERS (MA), riding Battersea Saratoga; Regan Powers, owner; Statesmans Signature, sire; Battersea Nica, dam; Frank Calhoun & Herman Huhn, breeders .......64.400% 3. CAROLINE FERNALLD (CO), riding RBC Callie; Kylee Lourie, owner; Issues ‘N Answers, sire; Carlyle Decadence, dam; Ron Campbell, breeder .................. 62.174% 4. TYLA CUMMISKEY (RI), riding Queen’s Faithfully; Ciara Cummiskey, owner; Mizrahi, sire; Queen’s So Rare, dam; Queens River Farm Inc., breeder .......................62.000%

First Level Junior/Young Rider

Four-Year-Old and Older Stallions 1. STATESMAN’S SIGNATURE; Marthe Reynolds, owner; Chief of State, sire; Coal Creek Spicyglow, dam; Lynne Shpak, breeder .....................................................75.300% 2. FOXWIN SUNRISE; Patricia Ross, owner; Foxwin Jericho, sire; Bishopstone Virginia Sky, dam; Foxwin Farm, breeder ...............................................69.500% 3. KKM MILLENNIUM FIRE; Karen Stephens, owner; Minion Millennium, sire; Amethyst, dam; Karen Stephens, breeder ..................................................................66.800%

Four-and Five-Year-Old Stallions/Geldings Materiale

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1. CAROLINE FERNALLD (CO), riding Orrwood Madison Bay; Victoria & Caroline Fernalld, 1. KKM MILLENNIUM FIRE; Karen Stephens, owner; Karen Stephens, rider; owners; Thunderbay, sire; Jellico Fancy Affair, dam; Darlene & Peter Orr, breeders ....65.000% Minion Millennium, sire; Amethyst, dam; Karen Stephens, breeder ............................ 67.100%

WTR CHOCOLATE BAR, owner Wendy Bizarro (CA), rider Tracy Young (CA)—PSG Open; Fourth Level Mus. Freestyle (Am. Morgan Horse Assn.)

GKB COAL MAGIC, owner/rider Lucy Tidd (MD)—PSG AA (Am. Morgan Horse Assn.)

ORRWOOD MADISON BAY, owners Victoria & Caroline Fernalld (CO), rider Caroline Fernalld (CO)—Training & First Level Jr/ YR (Am. Morgan Horse Assn.)

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Third Level Musical Freestyle 1. ANNE SCHMID (CO), riding Grayfriar’s Epic NChanter; Anne Schmid, owner; CMF Lady’s Tramp, sire; Sigma Gamma, dam; Kristen Frogge, breeder ......................63.684% 1. BCM UNFORGETTABLEE; Kylee Lourie, owner; Andrea Doelling, rider; BCM Impressive Lee, sire; Carey Mystic Melody, dam; Burnt Creek Morgans, breeder ....65.521% 2. ELIZABETH MILBURN (MA), riding A Striking Star; Elizabeth Milburn, owner; LWM Mannie B, sire; April Dancer, dam; Elizabeth Milburn, breeder ......................... 61.000% 2. QUEEN’S DELILAH; Ciara Cummiskey, owner; Ciara Cummiskey, rider; Mizrahi, sire; NBN Noble Vixen, dam; Queens River Farm Inc., breeder ..........................................64.000% 3. CLARE MURRAY (FL), riding Shindana’s Wind Dancer; Clare Murray, owner; Symphonee Wired for Sound, sire; Shindana’s Wind Chime, dam; Bonita Beam, breeder .............60.263%


HEART B PORTER CREEK, owner/rider Audrey Goldsmith (OH)—Second Level Open (Am. Mule Assn.)

First Level Open

1. IM A SMOKIN SUNDEE; Amber Caress, owner; Amber Caress, rider; Codys Coal Smoke B, sire; Sundee Hat, dam; James Christiansen, breeder .................66.443% Second Level Open 2. ANASASZI BEAN; Samantha Wise, owner; Samantha Wise, rider; Too Blue, sire; 1. HEART B PORTER CREEK; Audrey Goldsmith, owner; Audrey Goldsmith, rider; Holbein Queen, dam; Michele Woodford, breeder ......................................................62.286% Tom & Bonnie Lee, breeders ...................................................................................... 63.414% 3. PROBABLY NOT; Lori DiSanti, owner; Lori DiSanti, rider; Sweet Cody Cue, sire; Yankee Lou’s Luv, dam; Carol Cupchak, breeder ........................................................ 62.222%

American Mustang and Burro Association Second Level Open First Level Open 1. SPANISH SAGE; Maryan Infield, owner; Maryan Infield, rider .....................................61.417%

First Level Adult Amateur

1. HS TIMMBURRS KING KRIS; John Caron, owner; Tara Manion & Elizabeth Caron, riders; Timmburrs Tornado, sire; Rats Lady Bug, dam; Sam & Paula Brown, breeders ..........63.456%

Third Level Open

1. MARYAN INFIELD (CA), riding Spanish Sage; Maryan Infield, owner ...........................61.417% 1. MISS HANDY; Wendy Bizzaro, owner; Tracy Young, rider; Mihi, sire; Just Handy, dam; Robyn Pearson, breeder .............................................................................................63.563% 2. PRINCE YIYI QT; Heather Petersen, owner; Jennifer Gage & Heather Petersen, riders; Second Level Musical Freestyle QT Enterprise, sire; Princess Moon Magic, dam; Kristene Peterson, breeder ............... 62.326% 1. AND THE CROWD GOES WILD!; Wendee Walker, owner; Wendee Walker, rider .........67.708% 3. POCOS DAKOTA KING; Amy Sand, owner; Amy Sand, rider; Impressive Lynx, sire; Castars Delight, dam; Victoria Maleska, breeder ....................................................... 60.373%

American Paint Horse Association

Training Level Open 1. LOOSE CANNON; Jennifer Johnson, owner; Jennifer Johnson, rider; RR Dancing Soldier, sire; Stardust Cris, dam; Lisa Dilling, breeder ............................66.393% 2. JUST ABIT ROWDY; Leslie Davis, owner; April Trimmer, rider; Justice Served, sire; Wimpys Peppy Girl, dam; Blackburn Farms, breeder ................................................64.800% 2. CHARISMAS DIRTY LACE; Valerie Pervo, owner; Valerie Pervo, rider; Alotta Charisma, sire; Dirty Water, dam; Gregg Reisinger, breeder ............................64.800% 4. MIS DIVERSIFY; Rachel Robinson, owner; Rachel Robinson, rider; Diversify, sire; Mis Management, dam; Amy-Jo Lehrer, breeder ........................................................64.400% 5. CUSTERS RUN; Jeanne Binder, owner; Jeanne Binder, rider; Cody Custer, sire; Small Chunk, dam; Richard Lomax, breeder ..............................................................62.000%

IM A SMOKIN SUNDEE, owner/rider Amber Caress (CO)—First Level Open (Am. Paint Horse Assn.)

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American Quarter Horse Association Training Level Open 1. MICADO; Susan Gentle, owner; Susan Gentle, rider; Blue Fancy Dan, sire; Make Mine Milk, dam; Janiejill & Bill Tointon, breeders .............................................68.400% 2. LARKS HOME RUN; Amy Grabe, owner; Lynn Palm, rider; Rugged Lark, sire; Sail Home Again, dam; Amy Grabe, breeder ..............................................................67.200% 3. THRUHELENBACK; Jamie Van Linn, owner; Jamie Van Linn, rider; Pass The Asset, sire; Savannah Jubilee, dam; Katherine Fox, breeder .........................66.800% 3. ROOSTERS LUCKY MAGIC; Eleanor Maynard, owner; Eleanor Maynard & Lynn Palm, riders; CGS Mr Pep, sire; Lucky Magician, dam; Ann Perry, breeder .........66.800%

MISS HANDY, owner Wendy Bizarro (CA), rider Tracy Young (CA)— Third Level Open (Am. Paint Horse Assn.)

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SPANISH SAGE, owner/rider Maryan Infield (CA)—First Level Open & AA (Am. Mustang & Burro Assn.)


5. LARKS FAST FORWARD; Patricia Crang, owner; Marie-Frances Davis, rider; Second Level Adult Amateur Rugged Lark, sire; Forward Fashion, dam; Robert Young, breeder .............................66.002% 1. KAREN YOUNG (NC), riding Sonnys Golden Lynx; Karen Young, owner; Sonnys Revelation, sire; Ima Fantastic Kid, dam; Barbara Cooper, breeder ................63.764% 2. PATTY COMBS (IL), riding Sonitas Last Peppy; Patty & Dick Combs, owners; First Level Open Uno Sonita, sire; Miss Doc Bar Peppy, dam; Jay Anderberg, breeder ..........................62.907% 1. SONNYS GOLDEN LYNX; Karen Young, owner; Karen Young, rider; Sonnys Revelation, sire; Ima Fantastic Kid, dam; Barbara Cooper, breeder ................68.290% 2. LARKS HOME RUN; Amy Grabe, owner; Lynn Palm, rider; Rugged Lark, sire; Sail Home Again, dam; Amy Grabe, breeder .............................................................. 67.027% 3. MICADO; Susan Gentle, owner; Susan Gentle, rider; Blue Fancy Dan, sire; Make Mine Milk, dam; Janiejill & Bill Tointon, breeder .............................................. 66.227% 4. APRIL CRUSADER; Barbara Ramlow, owner; Anna Vergowe & Jeremy Steinberg, riders; Native Crusader, sire; Lil Blue Driftwood, dam; Barbara Ramlow, breeder ................. 66.184% 5. SO GOOD IM INDECENT; Barbara Nagle, owner; Barbara Nagle, rider; Star Spruce, sire; Indecent Proposal, dam; Joanne De Young, breeder ........................65.526%

Second Level Open

Third Level Adult Amateur 1. KELI COVIN (WA), riding Coins Fortune; Keli Covin, owner; Coins For Cash, sire; Promise To Think Rich, dam; Paris Hughes, breeder ..................................................60.349%

Training Level Junior/Young Rider 1. STEVIE GAUDREAU (MT), riding Tigresse; Stevie Gaudreau, owner; Rockys Honkytonk Man, sire; A Splendid Affair, dam; Robert & Mina Morgan, breeders .......................... 65.714% 2. OLIVIA MOTT (MD), riding Benfield; Olivia Mott, owner; Cutter Hotshot, sire; Le Sleeping Prima, dam; Benny Daniels, breeder ....................................................... 61.600%

1. SONNYS GOLDEN LYNX; Karen Young, owner; Karen Young, rider; Sonnys Revelation, sire; Ima Fantastic Kid, dam; Barbara Cooper, breeder ................63.764% First Level Junior/Young Rider 1. ANNA VERGOWE (WA), riding April Crusader; Barbara Ramlow, owner; 2. SONITAS LAST PEPPY; Patty & Dick Combs, owners; Patty Combs, rider; Native Crusader, sire; Lil Blue Driftwood, dam; Barbara Ramlow, breeder .................66.382% Uno Sonita, sire; Miss Doc Bar Peppy, dam; Jay Anderberg, breeder ..........................62.907% 2. HEATHER HOWELL (CO), riding SQUIRRELOLENA; Heather Howell, owner; 3. BODOC BAILEY; Deborah Price, owner; Pamela Davies, rider; Bodoc McGee, sire; Tamu Reyote, sire; KRW Watch Jo Jackie, dam; James Wander, breeder ..................... 62.105% Tosha Bailey Bar, dam; Charles Findling, breeder ......................................................60.846%

1. COINS FORTUNE; Keli Covin, owner; Keli Covin, rider; Coins For Cash, sire; Promise To Think Rich, dam; Paris Hughes, breeder ..................................................60.349%

Training Level Vintage Cup 1. SUSAN GENTLE (WY), riding Micado; Susan Gentle, owner; Blue Fancy Dan, sire; Make Mine Milk, dam; Janiejill & Bill Tointon, breeders .............................................68.400% 2. TEENA MIDDLETON (NC), riding Mysterious Detail; Teena Middleton, owner; Last Detail, sire; Mystiva, dam; Jeannine Raether, breeder ........................................64.400%

Training Level Adult Amateur 1. BARBARA NAGLE (FL), riding So Good Im Indecent; Barbara Nagle, owner; Star Spruce, sire; Indecent Proposal, dam; Joanne De Young, breeder ........................65.000% 2. TEENA MIDDLETON (NC), riding Mysterious Detail; Teena Middleton, owner; Last Detail, sire; Mystiva, dam; Jeannine Raether, breeder ........................................64.400% 3. EMILY GRABAREK (VA), riding Skippa Sheeka; Emily Grabarek, owner; Skips Radical Rascal, sire; Play Sassy Poker, dam; Eugene Beddingfield, breeder .......62.800% 4. LORI ZEIDMAN (AZ), riding Yank the Lights; Lori Zeidman, owner; Rowdy Yankee, sire; Riverina, dam; Bonnie & Ray Spore, breeders ............................62.200%

First Level Adult Amateur

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1. KAREN YOUNG (NC), riding Sonnys Golden Lynx; Karen Young, owner; Sonnys Revelation, sire; Ima Fantastic Kid, dam; Barbara Cooper, breeder ................68.290% 2. BARBARA NAGLE (FL), riding So Good Im Indecent; Barbara Nagle, owner; Star Spruce, sire; Indecent Proposal, dam; Joanne De Young, breeder ........................65.526% 3. ANDREA CAUDILL (TX), riding Haidaseeker Playboy; Andrea Caudill, owner; Docs Haidas Playboy, sire; Haidas Seeker, dam; Norman Bruce, breeder ...................65.000% 4. MICHELLE WILLIAMS (GA), riding A Cash Vantage; Michelle Williams, owner; Skips Vantage, sire; Cool Kandie Kitty, dam; W.W. Springer, breeder .......................... 63.676% 5. TERRI SUE WENSINGER (TX), riding Blue In The Face; Terri Sue Wensinger, owner; Skys Blue Boy, sire; Tuff Bee Brandee, dam; Kimberly Peterson, breeder ....................63.480%

MICADO, owner/rider Susan Gentile (WY)—Training Level Open; Training & First Level Vintage Cup (Am. Quarter Horse Assn.)

First Level Vintage Cup 1. SUSAN GENTLE (WY), riding Micado; Susan Gentle, owner; Blue Fancy Dan, sire; Make Mine Milk, dam; Janiejill & Bill Tointon, breeders ............................................. 66.227% 2. BARBARA EBNER (NJ), riding SGRF Cloudy Feature; Barbara Ebner, owner; New Feature, sire; Jets Dandy Anne, dam; Tim & Frances Jones, breeders .................. 64.167% 3. SUSAN CRAFT (NC), riding Diamonds Bodacious; Susan Craft, owner; Diamond Skippen, sire; Color Me Golden Doll, dam; Clarence Summers, breeder ....... 63.158%

First Level Musical Freestyle 1. SONNYS GOLDEN LYNX; Karen Young, owner; Karen Young, rider; Sonnys Revelation, sire; Ima Fantastic Kid, dam; Barbara Cooper, breeder ................69.583% 2. A CASH VANTAGE; Michelle Williams, owner; Michelle Williams, rider; Skips Vantage, sire; Cool Kandie Kitty, dam; W.W. Springer, breeder ..........................68.958% 3. WW BLACK MAGIC; Mary Burrows, owner; Mary Burrows, rider; Ryming Simon, sire; Katys Deep Note, dam; Bryan Maclemoore, breeder ..................63.854%

Second Level Musical Freestyle 1. COINS FORTUNE; Keli Covin, owner; Keli Covin, rider; Coins For Cash, sire; Promise To Think Rich, dam; Paris Hughes, breeder .................................................. 67.032%

APRIL CRUSADER, owner Barbara Ramlow (MT), rider Anna VerGowe (WA)—First Level Jr/YR (Am. Quarter Horse Assn.)

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American Saddlebred Horse Association

Second Level Open

1. BARKLEY; Kathryn Stoy, owner; Kathryn Stoy, rider; Hennessey, sire; Bakail, dam; Frederick Rockhold, Jennifer Rodgers & Maria Rockhold, breeders ..............................65.119% Training Level Open 2. DONAUWALTZER; Kelley DeLaPerriere, owner; Kelley DeLaPerriere, rider; 1. CALLAWAY’S FAME & FORTUNE; Mary Gall, owner; Debbie Grant, rider; Stiletto, sire; Donaulied, dam; Laura Hassel, breeder .................................................64.117% Worthy Son, sire; Callaway’s Willing Princess, dam; Callaway Hills Stable, breeder .....62.429% 3. INDEED; Beverly Jensen, owner; Lindsay Fuchs, rider; Dichter, sire; 2. OUTSIDE THE LINE; Kimberly Moore, owner; Kimberly Moore, rider; On an Impuls, dam; Marcia Long, breeder ................................................................63.947% Callaway’s Wish Me Will, sire; Bayou Belle, dam; Spencer Mains, breeder .................60.000% 4. COSMOPOLITAIN; Judy Ritchie, owner; Judy Ritchie, rider; Onassis, sire; Firm Stand, dam; Sonya Weisser, breeder ..................................................................63.256% Training Level Adult Amateur 5. MOONLIT MYSTIQUE; Pamela Nixon, owner; Pamela Nixon, rider; 1. DEBBIE GRANT (GA), riding Callaway’s Fame & Fortune; Mary Gall, owner; Magic in Gray, sire; Maggie Mae, dam; Carrie Haywood, breeder ............................... 62.381% Worthy Son, sire; Callaway’s Willing Princess, dam; Callaway Hills Stable, breeder .....62.429% 2. KIMBERLY MOORE (IA), riding Outside The Line; Kimberly Moore, owner; Callaway’s Wish Me Will, sire; Bayou Belle, dam; Spencer Mains, breeder .................60.000% Third Level Open 1. INCHANTRESS; Lynne Jones, owner; Lynne Jones, rider; Hailo, sire; Insouciant, dam; Jean Brinkman, breeder ................................................................. 68.718% American Shire Horse Association 2. PRODIGY; Corine & Steve Hill, owners; Corine Hill, rider; Leonidas, sire; Parousia vom Castell, dam; Mary Contakos & Hilda Gurney, breeders .......................65.385% 3. PERON’S PARIS; Julianne McLearen, owner; Julianne McLearen, rider; PuREBREd Hennessey, sire; Perons Toccare, dam; Maria Saunders, breeder ................................64.633% Fourth Level Open 4. ARDUC; Michele Mooney, owner; Beverly Rogers & Michele Mooney, riders; 1. MURPHY’S LAW; Marcia Mayeda, owner; Tiffany Kell Brinton, rider; Mill House Murphy, sire; Hailo, sire; Avec, dam; Moonwink Inc., breeder .........................................................63.590% Cole’s Faded Love, dam; Heinz Naef, breeder ..................................................................60.244% 5. ROYAL WINDSTON; Diane Perry, owner; Kasey Perry, rider; Windfall, sire; Polarbrise, dam; Pa-T-Che Stables, breeder ............................................................... 61.978%

Fourth Level Open

1. SHENANDOAH; Lynne Kuehner, owner; Lynne Kuehner, rider; Gideon, sire; Sassy Gee, dam; Suzanne See, breeder .......................................................................64.025% 2. RADETZKY; Robin Brueckmann, owner; Robin Brueckmann, rider; 1. EISENHERZ; Kathie Vigouroux, owner; Michlynn Sterling & Catherine Reid, riders; Pyatt Charly, sire; Ronja, dam; Kaj Jensen, breeder ...................................................63.605% Summertine, sire; Escana, dam; Erhard Gehlhaar, breeder ........................................ 71.200% 2. FINLANNDIA; Sandra Piazza, owner; Sandra Piazza, rider; Distelzar, sire; Finity, dam; Laura Wharton, breeder ........................................................................ 70.357% Prix St. Georges Open 1. RUSCHKOI; Nancy Szakacs, owner; Nancy Szakacs, rider; Riccione, sire; Hiva, dam; 3. ODIN SR; Nancy Shaw & Seneca Ridge LLC, owners; Andrew Wright, rider; Windberg Gestut, breeder ......................................................................................... 67.106% Kostolany, sire; Onia, dam; Nancy & Todd Shaw, breeders .........................................70.052% 2. SIR RICCO; Molly Fine, owner; Jochen Hippenstiel, rider; Enrico Caruso, sire; 4. ZHIVAGO SR; Nancy Shaw & Seneca Ridge LLC, owners; Andrew Wright, rider; Sonset, dam; Perlebach Trakehners, breeder ..............................................................66.623% E.H. Lehndorff’s, sire; Zophiel, dam; Nancy & Todd Shaw, breeders ...........................70.000% 3. ALISTAIR; Kelly Griffith, owner; Kelly Griffith & Kathryn Fleming-Kuhn, riders; 5. KIERA; John Cassel, owner; Kendra Kent, rider; Tanzeln, sire; Korinna, dam; Enrico Caruso, sire; Alma Maid, dam; Linda Strine, breeder .....................................63.948% Kari Cassel, John Cassel, breeder ...............................................................................69.643% 4. STILETTO; Jean Brinkman, owner; Iris Eppinger, rider; Martini, sire; Suprecocious, dam; Jean Brinkman, breeder .............................................................62.895% First Level Open 5. LORD LOCKSLEY; Margaret Stevens, owner; Susanne Hamilton, rider; 1. FRIEDENSFURST; Lindsey Holleger, owner; Lindsey Holleger, rider; Donaufurst, sire; Unkenruf, sire; Lida, dam; Tylord Farm, breeder .......................................................62.368% Feodamee von Krotenbach, dam; Erin Brinkman, breeder ......................................... 67.237% 2. EISENHERZ; Kathie Vigouroux, owner; Catherine Reid, rider; Summertine, sire; Escana, dam; Erhard Gehlhaar, breeder .................................................................... 67.105% Intermediate I Open 3. BARKLEY; Kathryn Stoy, owner; Kathryn Stoy, rider; Hennessey, sire; Bakail, dam; 1. MITRAS; Gail Redinger, owner; Gail Redinger, rider; Butow *E*, sire; Frederick Rockhold, Jennifer Rodgers & Maria Rockhold, breeders .............................66.053% Moet, dam; Vernon Parker, breeder ...........................................................................66.579% 3. SOLOTANZER; Betty Cook, owner; Betty Cook, rider; Traumdeuter, sire; 2. SIR RICCO; Molly Fine, owner; Jochen Hippenstiel, rider; Enrico Caruso, sire; Shannon’s Gold, dam; Mary Vavra, breeder ...............................................................66.053% Sonset, dam; Perlebach Trakehners, breeder ..............................................................66.053% 5. MILO; Inga Fuengerlings, owner; Inga Fuengerlings, rider; Pelzjager, sire; 3. TOUCHEE; Susan Posner, owner; Susan Posner, rider; Leonidas, sire; Malaika IV, dam; Roselotte Rosenau, breeder ............................................................65.856% Tudaya, dam; Susan Posner, breeder .......................................................................... 65.527%

Training Level Open

MURPHY’S LAW, owner Marcia Mayeda (CA), rider Tiffany Kell Brinton (CA)—Fourth Level Open (Am. Shire Horse Assn.)

DONAUWALTZER, owner/rider Kelley DeLaPerriere (GA)— Second Level AA; Res. Second Level Open (Am. Trakehner Assn.)

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FINLANNDIA, owner/rider Sandra Piazza (SC)—Training Level AA & Vintage Cup (Am. Trakehner Assn.)

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Intermediate II Open

Training Level Vintage Cup

1. SYNCRO; Laura Noyes, owner; Laura Noyes, rider; Enrico Caruso, sire; Sonset, dam; 1. SANDRA PIAZZA (SC), riding Finlanndia; Sandra Piazza, owner; Distelzar, sire; Perlebach Trakehners, breeder ..................................................................................65.000% Finity, dam; Laura Wharton, breeder ........................................................................ 70.357% 2. EMPEROR; Tracy Durham, owner; Tracy Durham, rider; Unkenruf, sire; Estelle, dam; Tylord Farm, breeder .................................................................................................64.803% First Level Vintage Cup 1. BETTY COOK (MI), riding Solotanzer; Betty Cook, owner; Traumdeuter, sire; Shannon’s Gold, dam; Mary Vavra, breeder ...............................................................66.053% Grand Prix Open 2. SHARYL HILLIARD (OH), riding Irresistable Isaac; Sharyl Hilliard, owner; 1. LUMINENCE; Mary Contakos & Hilda Gurney, owners; Lehua Custer & Hilda Gurney, riders; Insterfurst, sire; Zip Ah Dee Do Dah, dam; Sharyl Hilliard, breeder ........................... 63.421% Leonidas, sire; Willa, dam; Mary Contakos & Hilda Gurney, breeders .......................63.830% 3. BEVERLY JENSEN (MN), riding Indeed; Beverly Jensen, owner; Dichter, sire; 2. EMPEROR; Tracy Durham, owner; Tracy Durham, rider; Unkenruf, sire; On an Impuls, dam; Marcia Long, breeder ................................................................60.263% Estelle, dam; Tylord Farm, breeder ............................................................................62.850%

Training Level Adult Amateur

Second Level Vintage Cup

1. SANDRA PIAZZA (SC), riding Finlanndia; Sandra Piazza, owner; Distelzar, sire; Finity, dam; Laura Wharton, breeder ........................................................................ 70.357% 2. ANNA SANDERS (MT), riding Ossette; Anna Sanders, owner; Kovington, sire; Ogellee, dam; Anna Sanders, breeder ........................................................................66.786% 3. JERRI ANESETTI (PA), riding SIR VICTOR; Jerri Anesetti, owner; Advocate, sire; Swingin Michelle, dam; Lynn Jeske, breeder ............................................................... 66.071% 4. SUE BAUER-LEE (IL), riding Precious Gem; Sue Bauer-Lee, owner; Pajou, sire; Chessmen Starlett, dam; Julie Haag, breeder ...............................................................61.115% 5. DONNA YECK (TN), riding Ardennes; Donna Yeck, owner; Gideon, sire; Amsterdam, dam; Laura Lee, breeder ........................................................................60.600%

Third Level Vintage Cup

First Level Adult Amateur

Second Level Adult Amateur 1. KELLEY DELAPERRIERE (GA), riding Donauwaltzer; Kelley DeLaPerriere, owner; Stiletto, sire; Donaulied, dam; Laura Hassel, breeder .................................................64.117% 2. JUDY RITCHIE (TX), riding Cosmopolitain; Judy Ritchie, owner; Onassis, sire; Firm Stand, dam; Sonya Weisser, breeder ..................................................................63.256% 3. PAMELA NIXON (MI), riding Moonlit Mystique; Pamela Nixon, owner; Magic in Gray, sire; Maggie Mae, dam; Carrie Haywood, breeder ............................... 62.381% 4. AMY MCKEIGHAN (MI), riding Traumee; Amy McKeighan, owner; Traumdeuter, sire; Shannon’s Gold, dam; Mary Vavra, breeder ...............................................................60.233% 5. BETTY COOK (MI), riding Solotanzer; Betty Cook, owner; Traumdeuter, sire; Shannon’s Gold, dam; Mary Vavra, breeder ................................................................60.117%

Third Level Adult Amateur

1. LYNNE JONES (TX), riding Inchantress; Lynne Jones, owner; Hailo, sire; Insouciant, dam; Jean Brinkman, breeder ................................................................. 68.718%

Fourth Level Vintage Cup 1. ROBIN BRUECKMANN (NC), riding Radetzky; Robin Brueckmann, owner; Pyatt Charly, sire; Ronja, dam; Kaj Jensen, breeder ...................................................63.605%

Prix St. Georges Vintage Cup 1. NANCY SZAKACS (CA), riding Ruschkoi; Nancy Szakacs, owner; Riccione, sire; Hiva, dam; Windberg Gestut, breeder ....................................................................... 67.106%

Intermediate I Vintage Cup 1. GAIL REDINGER (ID), riding Mitras; Gail Redinger, owner; Butow *E*, sire; Moet, dam; Vernon Parker, breeder ...........................................................................66.579% 2. SUSAN POSNER (KY), riding Touchee; Susan Posner, owner; Leonidas, sire; Tudaya, dam; Susan Posner, breeder .......................................................................... 65.527%

First Level Musical Freestyle 1. COSMOPOLITAIN; Judy Ritchie, owner; Judy Ritchie, rider; Onassis, sire; Firm Stand, dam; Sonya Weisser, breeder ..................................................................65.833%

Second Level Musical Freestyle 1. AARON; Wanda Hage, owner; Sean Cunningham, rider; Always, sire; Chenoa, dam; Wanda Hage, breeder ................................................................................................69.097% 2. PERON’S PARIS; Julianne McLearen, owner; Julianne McLearen, rider; Hennessey, sire; Perons Toccare, dam; Maria Saunders, breeder ................................66.562% 3. MY NEGAAR; Martha McDaniel, owner; Martha McDaniel, rider; Hennessey, sire; Make a Wish, dam; Mae Jean Fichter, breeder ...........................................................64.583%

1. KASEY PERRY (CA), riding Royal Windston; Diane Perry, owner; Windfall, sire; Polarbrise, dam; Pa-T-Che Stables, breeder ............................................................... 61.978% Fourth Level Musical Freestyle 1. RADETZKY; Robin Brueckmann, owner; Robin Brueckmann, rider; Fourth Level Adult Amateur Pyatt Charly, sire; Ronja, dam; Kaj Jensen, breeder ................................................... 67.292% 1. LYNNE KUEHNER (PA), riding Shenandoah; Lynne Kuehner, owner; Gideon, sire; Sassy Gee, dam; Suzanne See, breeder ..................................................64.025% Intermediate I Musical Freestyle 1. SIR RICCO; Molly Fine, owner; Jochen Hippenstiel, rider; Enrico Caruso, sire; Prix St. Georges Adult Amateur Sonset, dam; Perlebach Trakehners, breeder ..............................................................70.438% 1. NANCY SZAKACS (CA), riding Ruschkoi; Nancy Szakacs, owner; Riccione, sire; 2. MITRAS; Gail Redinger, owner; Gail Redinger, rider; Butow *E*, sire; Hiva, dam; Windberg Gestut, breeder ....................................................................... 67.106% Moet, dam; Vernon Parker, breeder ...........................................................................68.500% 2. KELLY GRIFFITH (IL), riding Alistair; Kelly Griffith, owner; Enrico Caruso, sire; 3. TOUCHEE; Susan Posner, owner; Susan Posner, rider; Leonidas, sire; Alma Maid, dam; Linda Strine, breeder ...................................................................... 63.158% Tudaya, dam; Susan Posner, breeder .......................................................................... 66.813%

Training Level Junior/Young Rider

Grand Prix Musical Freestyle

1. KYLIE DUPUIS (CA), riding Ripon; Kylie Dupuis, owner; Enrico Caruso, sire; 1. EMPEROR; Tracy Durham, owner; Tracy Durham, rider; Unkenruf, sire; Roxane, dam; Carla McPherson, breeder ................................................................... 67.772% Estelle, dam; Tylord Farm, breeder ............................................................................66.625%

First Level Junior/Young Rider

Colts/Geldings of Current Calendar Year

1. LINDSEY HOLLEGER (GA), riding Friedensfurst; Lindsey Holleger, owner; 1. PICARDY; Lori Whitley, owner; Freudenfest, sire; Persnickety, dam; Donaufurst, sire; Feodamee von Krotenbach, dam; Erin Brinkman, breeder .............. 67.237% Lori Whitley, breeder ................................................................................................75.000% 2. INGA FUENGERLINGS (CO), riding Milo; Inga Fuengerlings, owner; Pelzjager, sire; Malaika IV, dam; Roselotte Rosenau, breeder ............................................................65.856% Fillies of Current Calendar Year 3. KYLIE DUPUIS (CA), riding Ripon; Kylie Dupuis, owner; Enrico Caruso, sire; 1. ABDULENA; Donna Baker, owner; Tribute, sire; American Beauty, dam; Roxane, dam; Carla McPherson, breeder ...................................................................63.334% Donna Baker, breeder ...............................................................................................77.000%

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1. BETTY COOK (MI), riding Solotanzer; Betty Cook, owner; Traumdeuter, sire; Shannon’s Gold, dam; Mary Vavra, breeder ...............................................................66.053% 2. SHARYL HILLIARD (OH), riding Irresistable Isaac; Sharyl Hilliard, owner; Insterfurst, sire; Zip Ah Dee Do Dah, dam; Sharyl Hilliard, breeder ........................... 63.421% 3. BEVERLY JENSEN (MN), riding Indeed; Beverly Jensen, owner; Dichter, sire; On an Impuls, dam; Marcia Long, breeder ................................................................60.263%

1. PAMELA NIXON (MI), riding Moonlit Mystique; Pamela Nixon, owner; Magic in Gray, sire; Maggie Mae, dam; Carrie Haywood, breeder ............................... 62.381% 2. BETTY COOK (MI), riding Solotanzer; Betty Cook, owner; Traumdeuter, sire; Shannon’s Gold, dam; Mary Vavra, breeder ................................................................60.117%


Yearling Colts/Geldings

American Warmblood Registry 1. PROTÉGÉ; Lori Whitley, owner; Freudenfest, sire; Persnickety, dam; Lori Whitley, breeder ................................................................................................76.500% Training Level Open 2. FRISK; Suzette White, owner; Leonidas, sire; For Talismanic, dam; Suzette White, breeder ..............................................................................................68.500% 1. WHY NOT?; Shannon Stuhr, owner; Brenda Peters-Beare, rider; Glacier Bay, sire; Irrisistible, dam; Charna Watts & Amanda Harrington, breeders ...............................70.000% 2. WALDOR; Kindra Wilson, owner; Nicole Bellah & Kindra Wilson, riders; Wagnis, sire; Yearling Fillies Honest Dulcinea, dam; Jana Wagner, breeder ............................................................69.200% 1. AVIANNA; Donna Baker, owner; Tribute, sire; American Beauty, dam; Donna Baker, breeder ...............................................................................................75.900% 3. POISON IVY; Suzanne Harvey, owner; Suzanne Harvey, rider; Glacier Bay, sire; Auspiciousness, dam; Amanda Harrington, breeder ...................................................63.400% 2. KWEEN BEE; Silene White, owner; Hohenstein, sire; Keep Cool, dam; Bernd Berge, breeder ................................................................................................ 75.250% First Level Open

1. TAHOE; Michele Brase, owner; Michele Brase, rider; Chief Ray Degas Fury, sire; Deb’s Tina Fury Degas, dam; Carl Hites, breeder .......................................................64.667% 1. CORELLI; Judy Ritchie, owner; Feingeist, sire; Carmacheon, dam; Judy Ritchie, breeder .................................................................................................75.400% 2. FANTOMS STORM; Cynthia Fletcher, owner; Cynthia Fletcher, rider; Fantom, sire; Penny Tweed, dam; Nina Fricke, breeder .....................................................................61.316%

Two-Year-Old Colts/Geldings

Two-Year-Old Fillies

Three-Year-Old Colts/Geldings

Third Level Open 1. GANADOR; Erin Meredith, owner; Erin Meredith, rider; Glacier Bay, sire; Chiquita Bux, dam; Amanda Harrington, breeder .....................................................66.667%

Training Level Adult Amateur 1. KINDRA WILSON (KS), riding Waldor; Kindra Wilson, owner; Wagnis, sire; Honest Dulcinea, dam; Jana Wagner, breeder ............................................................68.400% 2. SUZANNE HARVEY (CA), riding Poison Ivy; Suzanne Harvey, owner; Glacier Bay, sire; Auspiciousness, dam; Amanda Harrington, breeder ...................................................63.400%

First Level Adult Amateur

1. PSALMODY; Carol Poulin-Taylor, owner; Tradition, sire; Pscilla, dam; 1. MICHELE BRASE (TN), riding Tahoe; Michele Brase, owner; Chief Ray Degas Fury, sire; Carol Poulin-Taylor, breeder ...................................................................................... 76.100% Deb’s Tina Fury Degas, dam; Carl Hites, breeder .......................................................64.667% 2. CYNTHIA FLETCHER (MO), riding Fantoms Storm; Cynthia Fletcher, owner; Three-Year-Old Fillies Fantom, sire; Penny Tweed, dam; Nina Fricke, breeder ...............................................61.316% 1. EMERALD FIRE; Anissa Cottongim, owner; Oskar II, sire; Encore, dam; Anissa Cottongim, breeder ........................................................................................80.300% First Level Vintage Cup 2. SAPHIRA; Thomas & Christine Hays, owners; Bel Espace Go, sire; 1. MICHELE BRASE (TN), riding Tahoe; Michele Brase, owner; Chief Ray Degas Fury, sire; Symplicity, dam; Lori Whitley, breeder ......................................................................77.400% Deb’s Tina Fury Degas, dam; Carl Hites, breeder .......................................................64.667% 3. DONAUDIVA; Carol Poulin-Taylor, owner; Timotheus, sire; Donaumadchen, dam; Carol Poulin-Taylor, breeder ......................................................................................72.600% American Warmblood Society 4. KALANDRIS; Alicia Rosenblatt, owner; Khalif, sire; Cinnamon Schnapps, dam; Alicia Rosenblatt, breeder .........................................................................................70.400%

Training Level Open

1. BOOMERANG QRF; Holly Johns, owner; Holly Johns, rider; Walkabout, sire; Serrano Slew, dam; Holly Johns, breeder ...................................................................68.800% 2. ART OF DESTINY; Peggy Polisseni, owner; Peggy Polisseni, rider; State of the Art, sire; Destine to Sparkle, dam; Susan Williams, breeder .....................................................67.200% Four-and Five-Year-Old Stallions Materiale 3. SHARAVOGUE; Lisa Geiger, owner; Lisa Geiger, rider; Hildenley, sire; 1. ELFENPERFEKT; Alice Drayer, owner; Wanja Gerlach, rider; Peron, sire; Omineen Model, dam; Michael McEvoy, breeder ........................................................66.002% Elfentraum, dam; Alice & Peter Drayer, breeders .......................................................74.800%

Four-Year-Old and Older Maiden/Yeld Mares

1. FRANCHESKA; Diane Hailey, owner; Tolstoi, sire; Fresca, dam; Diane Hailey, breeder .... 77.650%

Four-and Five-Year-Old Mares Materiale

First Level Open

1. AMALIA; Patricia Leech, owner; Simone Ahern, rider; Donaufurst, sire; 1. WALKABOUT; Holly Johns, owner; Holly Johns, rider; Wolkenstein II, sire; Audacity, dam; Patricia Leech, breeder ......................................................................70.000% Chehalem, dam; Holly Johns, breeder ........................................................................68.857%

WHY NOT?, owner Shannon Stuhr (CA), rider Brenda PetersBeare (CA)—Training Level Open (Am. Warmblood Reg.)

TAHOE, owner/rider Michele Brase (TN)—First Level Open & Vintage Cup (Am. Warmblood Reg.)

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RAVE REVIEW, owner Michele Brase (TN), rider Melissa Cool (TN)—Second Level Open; Res. Second Level Mus. Freestyle (Am. Warmblood Soc.)

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1. PIAZZAA; Lori Whitley, owner; Hailo, sire; Persnickety, dam; Lori Whitley, breeder ......76.200% 2. ANASTASIA; Richard Lawwell, owner; Tribute, sire; Anhanglich, dam; Betty Williams, breeder ............................................................................................73.850% 3. INGRID BERGMAN; Alison Freeburg-Mroz, owner; Marcato II, sire; Inster Mary vom Eichenhof, dam; Eberhard Biesenthal, breeder ...............................73.650% 4. MADDALENA; Connie West, owner; Tanzeln, sire; Mixta, dam; Connie West, breeder .... 72.650% 5. SONDERTANZ; Parvin Work, owner; Hirtentanz, sire; Salva Venia, dam; Johann Kleinheinz, breeder .......................................................................................70.500%


2. ORSON; Ashley Preston, owner; Robert Chapeski, rider; Dol Savirt, sire; DD13, dam; Deb King, breeder ..................................................................................................... 67.303% 3. GRAHAM; Lisa Schmidt, owner; Lisa Schmidt, rider; Heartland Luck, sire; Hiatt Farm, breeder ..................................................................................................65.000% 4. SRC PARROT BAY; Sarah Martin, owner; Susan Posner & Sarah Martin, riders; Loki, sire; Azotica, dam; Adrienne Hancock-Leong, breeder ....................................... 64.715% 5. VERTIGO; Adrienne Hale, owner; Adrienne Hale, rider; If I Had a Hammer, sire; Dieterjke, dam; Tina Goehrs, breeder ........................................................................ 63.667%

2. LISA GEIGER (FL), riding Sharavogue; Lisa Geiger, owner; Hildenley, sire; Omineen Model, dam; Michael McEvoy, breeder ........................................................66.002%

First Level Adult Amateur

1. LISA SCHMIDT (NH), riding Graham; Lisa Schmidt, owner; Heartland Luck, sire; Hiatt Farm, breeder ..................................................................................................65.000% 2. SARAH MARTIN (KY), riding SRC Parrot Bay; Sarah Martin, owner; Loki, sire; Azotica, dam; Adrienne Hancock-Leong, breeder ........................................................63.917% 3. ADRIENNE HALE (WA), riding Vertigo; Adrienne Hale, owner; Second Level Open If I Had a Hammer, sire; Dieterjke, dam; Tina Goehrs, breeder .................................. 63.667% 1. RAVE REVIEW; Michele Brase, owner; Melissa Cool, rider; R’mani, sire; 4. ECHO CASALE (CA), riding Abeta Storm; Echo Casale, owner ..................................... 63.553% Shear Mayheim, dam; Michele Brase, breeder ............................................................ 69.128% 5. MICHELE BRASE (TN), riding Gitchee Ya Ya; Michele Brase, owner; 2. FRANZ; Linda Stalcup, owner; Linda Stalcup, rider; Fidermark, sire; Fox Valley Cassanova, sire; Mira’s Lady Sterling, dam ............................................... 61.658% Ravenna, dam; Wilhelm Husmann, breeder ..............................................................68.340% 3. ORSON; Ashley Preston, owner; Robert Chapeski, rider; Dol Savirt, sire; DD13, dam; Deb King, breeder .....................................................................................................63.750% Second Level Adult Amateur 4. SIMON SAYS; Katelyn Berube, owner; Katelyn Berube, rider ....................................... 61.111% 1. LINDA STALCUP (CA), riding Franz; Linda Stalcup, owner; Fidermark, sire; Ravenna, dam; Wilhelm Husmann, breeder ..............................................................68.340% 5. AUGUSTINE; Bobbi Berry, owner; Bobbi Berry, rider; Aristocrat, sire; 2. BOBBI BERRY (AZ), riding Augustine; Bobbi Berry, owner; Aristocrat, sire; Cocktail Decision, dam; Briza Sport Horses, breeder .................................................60.595% Cocktail Decision, dam; Briza Sport Horses, breeder .................................................60.595%

Third Level Open

Fourth Level Open

Third Level Adult Amateur 1. TRACY BAUGH (MI), riding Unexpected Gift; Tracy Baugh, owner; Story Teller, sire; April Krash, dam; Tracy Baugh, breeder ......................................... 64.419% 2. MICHELLE SALMON (IN), riding Collingwood; Michelle Salmon, owner; Cottonwood Flame, sire; Caribbean Countash, dam; Margaret Kaiser, breeder ........... 61.303% 3. TAMARA GEORGE (AZ), riding Markus; Tamara George, owner; Temple Wind, sire; Malou, dam; Bente Bundgaard, breeder ...................................... 60.722%

Fourth Level Adult Amateur 1. KEIRA PRIDE (CA), riding Winston; Keira Pride, owner; O’Rourke, sire; Firecracker, dam; Mike Satterstrom, breeder ............................................................. 64.318%

1. SWEET ELEGANCE; Charlotte Kraszewski, owner; Heather McCarthy, rider; Limmerick, sire; Abby, dam; Terry Brown, breeder .................................................... 66.818% Second Level Junior/Young Rider 2. WINSTON; Keira Pride, owner; Keira Pride & Katie Hoefs-Martin, riders; 1. KATELYN BERUBE (NH), riding Simon Says; Katelyn Berube, owner; .......................... 61.111% O’Rourke, sire; Firecracker, dam; Mike Satterstrom, breeder .....................................64.634% 3. DEYNIKA; Ellen Corob, owner; Ellen Corob, rider; Deych, sire; Majyk Motion, dam; Ellen Corob, breeder .................................................................................................. 63.675% Grand Prix Junior/Young Rider 1. ELLEN DENIS (IN), riding Victor; Ellen Denis, owner; Vance, sire; Carr Amy, dam; Margaret Kaiser, breeder ...........................................................................................66.383%

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Intermediate I Open

1. LSH CADENCE IN COLOR; Michele Dodge, owner; Heidi Chote, rider; Doktor, sire; Decopauge, dam; Nikki Lugli, breeder ........................................................................65.132% First Level Vintage Cup 1. ROBERT CHAPESKI (MT), riding Orson; Ashley Preston, owner; Dol Savirt, sire; DD13, dam; Deb King, breeder .................................................................................. 67.303% Grand Prix Open 2. MICHELE BRASE (TN), riding Gitchee Ya Ya; Michele Brase, owner; 1. VICTOR; Ellen Denis, owner; Ellen Denis, rider; Vance, sire; Carr Amy, dam; Fox Valley Cassanova, sire; Mira’s Lady Sterling, dam ............................................... 61.658% Margaret Kaiser, breeder ...........................................................................................66.383%

Training Level Adult Amateur

Second Level Vintage Cup

1. PEGGY POLISSENI (NY), riding Art of Destiny; Peggy Polisseni, owner; 1. ROBERT CHAPESKI (MT), riding Orson; Ashley Preston, owner; Dol Savirt, sire; State of the Art, sire; Destine to Sparkle, dam; Susan Williams, breeder ...................67.200% DD13, dam; Deb King, breeder ..................................................................................63.750%

SPECIAL’S CHROMATIC LEGACY, owner Joy C. Roelofsz (OR), rider Audrey Goldsmith (OR)—Third Level Open (Am. Warmblood Soc.)

SWEET ELEGANCE, owner Charlotte Kraszewski (IL), rider Heather McCarthy (IL)—Fourth Level Open; Third Level Mus. Freestyle (Am. Warmblood Soc.)

LSH CADENCE IN COLOR, owner Michele Dodge (CA), rider Heidi Chote (CA)—I-I Open (Am. Warmblood Soc.)

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1. SPECIAL’S CHROMATIC LEGACY; Joy Roelofsz, owner; Audrey Goldsmith, rider; Shezam’s Smoke’s Legacy, sire; Designers Special, dam; Melissa Kessler, breeder .......66.026% 2. UNEXPECTED GIFT; Tracy Baugh, owner; Tracy Baugh, rider; Story Teller, sire; April Krash, dam; Tracy Baugh, breeder .................................................................... 64.419% 3. PIPER; Elizabeth Carlin, owner; Jill Allard, rider; Tresor, sire; Ted’s Pockets, dam; Sara McCormick, breeder ..........................................................................................64.040% 4. TEDDY; Anita McDugle, owner; Patricia Russell, rider ................................................ 61.628% 5. COLLINGWOOD; Michelle Salmon, owner; Michelle Salmon, rider; Cottonwood Flame, sire; Caribbean Countash, dam; Margaret Kaiser, breeder ........... 61.303%


Third Level Vintage Cup

First Level Adult Amateur

1. PATRICIA RUSSELL (WA), riding Teddy; Anita McDugle, owner .................................. 61.628% 1. MELINDA MASON (MT), riding TMP Eleanor Rigby; Melinda Mason, owner; SS John Wayne, sire; Nifdrif Bon Bars, dam; Melinda Mason, breeder ........................60.500%

Second Level Musical Freestyle

1. SIMON SAYS; Katelyn Berube, owner; Katelyn Berube, rider .......................................71.875% First Level Vintage Cup 1. MELINDA MASON (MT), riding TMP Eleanor Rigby; Melinda Mason, owner; 2. RAVE REVIEW; Michele Brase, owner; Melissa Cool, rider; R’mani, sire; SS John Wayne, sire; Nifdrif Bon Bars, dam; Melinda Mason, breeder ........................60.500% Shear Mayheim, dam; Michele Brase, breeder .............................................................69.271%

Two-Year-Old Colts/Geldings

Third Level Musical Freestyle

1. WAPS HERACLES; Martha Mitchell, owner; Wap Spot, sire; Waps Malaika, dam; 1. SWEET ELEGANCE; Charlotte Kraszewski, owner; Heather McCarthy, rider; Virginia & Jerry Hood, breeders .................................................................................72.800% Limmerick, sire; Abby, dam; Terry Brown, breeder .................................................... 67.292%

Arabian Horse Association

Appaloosa Horse Club, Inc. PUREBRED

1. WAPS LEGACY; Karen Kocis, owner; Robin Birk, rider; Waps Reflection, sire; Training Level Open Waps Fancy Illusion, dam; Kathy Irish, breeder .........................................................64.700% 1. AUTUMN RHAPSODY+/; Caitlin Zech, owner; Caitlin Zech, rider; Autumn Seance, sire; Per Rhapsody, dam; Wikel Arabians, breeder ........................... 70.357% Second Level Open 2. ALASTING LOVE VF; Dianne Peltak, owner; Amanda Barr-Olson & 1. KOSHARI FLASH; Heather Lingle, owner; Heather Lingle, rider; Koshari Dancer, sire; Lauren Thornlow, riders; Allience B, sire; True Love, dam; Ventura Farms, breeder ......69.900% Rani’s Sunny Day, dam; Norma Chappell, breeder ......................................................61.279% 3. BONNE VIVANT; Cheryl Showah, owner; Patience Prine-Carr, rider; Monogramm, sire; Bonne Cherie, dam; Magness Arabian Farms LLC, breeder ............68.800% Third Level Open 4. WILBUR; Susan Zilke, owner; Susan Zilke, rider; Concensus, sire; 1. GENUINE RISK; Allison Allbaugh-Cino, owner; Allison Allbaugh-Cino, rider; MSU Passion Play, dam; Michigan State University, breeder .......................................68.686% Casa Dante, sire; Red Eagle’s Dawn, dam; Patricia Bigham, breeder .........................62.558% 5. CJA DEBBONHEIR; Jodi Reynolds, owner; Jodi Reynolds, rider; 2. SA WILLHEDU; Judith Brown, owner; Jennifer Hankins-Brown, rider; The Million Heir, sire; CJA Lorelei, dam; Joan & Debra Mingst, breeders .....................66.600% Almas Al Kastana, sire; RJ’s Rhonda Voo, dam; James Sherwood, breeder ...................61.163%

First Level Open

Second Level Adult Amateur

1. ROHARA BEAUJOLAIS; Julie Wall Hicks, owner; Julie Wall Hicks, rider; Afire Bey V, sire; Burgandy Bey, dam; Rohara Arabians, breeder ............................... 67.333% 1. HEATHER LINGLE (IL), riding Koshari Flash; Heather Lingle, owner; Koshari Dancer, sire; Rani’s Sunny Day, dam; Norma Chappell, breeder .....................61.279% 2. ASHAI PRINCESS V; Mary Page, owner; Patience Prine-Carr, rider; Psymadre, sire; Ashai Grace, dam; Varian Arabians, breeder ...............................................................67.139% 3. BONNE VIVANT; Cheryl Showah, owner; Patience Prine-Carr, rider; First Level Musical Freestyle Monogramm, sire; Bonne Cherie, dam; Magness Arabian Farms LLC, breeder ............67.000% 1. TVR DUNNY CHIP; Linda Kelley, owner; Linda Kelley, rider; T&C Diamond Chip, sire; Bi-O-Baby Plaudit, dam; Totten Valley Ranch, breeder .............................................64.042% 4. JUST IN KAYCE; Susanne Lanini, owner; Susanne Lanini, rider; Showkayce, sire; Kaitana, dam; Carol Steppe, breeder .........................................................................66.842% 5. NAVAJO X; Patrice Tipton, owner; Patrice Tipton, rider; Millennium LOA, sire; Appaloosa Sport Horse Association MWF Najada, dam; De Longpre Arabians, breeder ....................................................65.789%

Second Level Open

Training Level Open

1. MSU FANFARE; Hilary Clayton, owner; Hilary Clayton, rider; Concensus, sire; 1. WAPS SERENADE; Martha Mitchell, owner; Katie Bott, rider; Wap Spot, sire; Pasketta, dam; Michigan State University, breeder .................................................... 66.977% Sweet Colin, dam; Virginia Hood, breeder ..................................................................68.800% 2. TJP ANATAZI X+/; Katherine Vara, owner; LJ Banks, rider; Millennium LOA, sire; Alicia Afire, dam; De Longpre Arabians, breeder .......................................................65.595% First Level Open 3. ASHAI PRINCESS V; Mary Page, owner; Patience Prine-Carr, rider; Psymadre, sire; 1. TMP ELEANOR RIGBY; Melinda Mason, owner; Melinda Mason, rider; Ashai Grace, dam; Varian Arabians, breeder ..............................................................64.829% SS John Wayne, sire; Nifdrif Bon Bars, dam; Melinda Mason, breeder ........................60.500% 4. KHEMO’S DRAMA; Emily Craig, owner; Emily Craig, rider; Khemosabi, sire; Diamond Annie, dam; Joanne Anderson, breeder .......................................................64.524% Training Level Adult Amateur 5. WILBUR; Susan Zilke, owner; Susan Zilke, rider; Concensus, sire; 1. KATIE BOTT (VA), riding Waps Serenade; Martha Mitchell, owner; Wap Spot, sire; MSU Passion Play, dam; Michigan State University, breeder ....................................... 63.891% Sweet Colin, dam; Virginia Hood, breeder ..................................................................68.800%

ART OF DESTINY, owner/rider Peggy Polisseni (NY)—Training Level AA; Res. Training Level Open (Am. Warmblood Soc.)

WAPS LEGACY, owner Karen Kocis (PA), rider Robin Birk (PA)— Training Level Open (Appaloosa Horse Club, Inc.)

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GENUINE RISK, owner/rider Allison Allbaugh-Cino (WA)—Third Level Open (Appaloosa Horse Club, Inc.)

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Training Level Open


Third Level Open

First Level Adult Amateur

1. SMOKE AND MIRRORZ; Crystal Alatalo, owner; Crystal Alatalo, rider; Bey Oro, sire; An Mablanca, dam; Tania Dunlap, breeder .......................................... 66.279% 2. MSU FANFARE; Hilary Clayton, owner; Hilary Clayton, rider; Concensus, sire; Pasketta, dam; Michigan State University, breeder .................................................... 65.641% 3. MIRAGE V+/; Elizabeth Conti, owner; Jennifer Tobie, rider; Desperado V, sire; Misti V, dam; Varian Arabians, breeder ...................................................................... 65.519% 4. BIG SKY DARTH; Dannelle Haugen, owner; Dannelle Haugen, rider; *Maligg, sire; Big Sky Kasandra, dam; John & Lila Tarr, breeders ....................................................64.389% 5. KHEHANAD ADHEM; Lance Bowman, owner; Lance Bowman, rider; KHE Adhm K, sire; Sahanade C, dam; Robin Howard, breeder ....................................62.678%

1. JULIE WALL HICKS (FL), riding Rohara Beaujolais; Julie Wall Hicks, owner; Afire Bey V, sire; Burgandy Bey, dam; Rohara Arabians, breeder ............................... 67.333% 2. SUSANNE LANINI (CA), riding Just In Kayce; Susanne Lanini, owner; Showkayce, sire; Kaitana, dam; Carol Steppe, breeder ...............................................66.842% 3. PATRICE TIPTON (CA), riding Navajo X; Patrice Tipton, owner; Millennium LOA, sire; MWF Najada, dam; De Longpre Arabians, breeder ..................65.789% 4. SUSAN ZILKE (VA), riding Wilbur; Susan Zilke, owner; Concensus, sire; MSU Passion Play, dam; Michigan State University, breeder .......................................65.334% 5. JO BUTTERWORTH DEVINE (VA), riding BA Vyagra Bey; Jo Butterworth Devine, owner; NV Beau Bey, sire; Elegantra, dam; Deanna Delong, breeder .....................................64.905%

Second Level Adult Amateur

Fourth Level Open 1. BIG SKY DARTH; Dannelle Haugen, owner; Dannelle Haugen, rider; *Maligg, sire; Big Sky Kasandra, dam; John & Lila Tarr, breeders .....................................................62.317%

Prix St. Georges Open

Intermediate I Open 1. AURORA MR; James Ernst, owner; Jennette Scanlon, rider; JS Padronov, sire; EL Disar Eve, dam; James Ernst, breeder .................................................................... 61.711%

Third Level Adult Amateur 1. CRYSTAL ALATALO (CA), riding Smoke And Mirrorz; Crystal Alatalo, owner; Bey Oro, sire; An Mablanca, dam; Tania Dunlap, breeder .......................................... 66.279% 2. HILARY CLAYTON (MI), riding MSU Fanfare; Hilary Clayton, owner; Concensus, sire; Pasketta, dam; Michigan State University, breeder .................................................... 65.641% 3. LANCE BOWMAN (KY), riding Khehanad Adhem; Lance Bowman, owner; KHE Adhm K, sire; Sahanade C, dam; Robin Howard, breeder ....................................62.678% 4. CYNTHIA DEROUSIE (MI), riding Midnight Sun OA; Cynthia DeRousie, owner; Sunstone Bey, sire; Saliraz, dam; Jennifer Overend, breeder ...................................... 60.931%

Training Level Junior/Young Rider

1. AMANDA HOWELL (OR), riding HH Antonia; Jonathan Howell, owner; HH Allegro, sire; Balquena V, dam; Kathleen & Nicholas Goyak, breeders ...................65.217% 1. KB OMEGA FAHIM+++//; Elaine Kerrigan, owner; Chelsey Sibley, rider; 2. KATIE LANG (VA), riding Despekka; Katie Lang, owner; Despekt, sire; Amir Fahim+, sire; Amyrah Adhemah, dam; Elaine Kerrigan, breeder .....................65.395% The Mystic, dam; Lasma Arabians, breeder ................................................................65.009% 3. MADALINE FELICANO (CA), riding DA Carmelation; Madaline Felicano, owner; Grand Prix Open BA Bey Elation, sire; DA Camarah, dam; Demitris Arabians, breeder .........................60.000% 1. KB OMEGA FAHIM+++//; Elaine Kerrigan, owner; Chelsey Sibley, rider; Amir Fahim+, sire; Amyrah Adhemah, dam; Elaine Kerrigan, breeder ..................... 62.979% First Level Junior/Young Rider 1. STEPHANIE STEWART (UT), riding CW Monterey Bay; Sarah Stewart, owner; Victory Ibnelijah, sire; Baskrey, dam; Steve Young, breeder .......................................65.444% Training Level Adult Amateur 2. MADALINE FELICANO (CA), riding DA Carmelation; Madaline Felicano, owner; 1. CAITLIN ZECH (OH), riding Autumn Rhapsody+/; Caitlin Zech, owner; BA Bey Elation, sire; DA Camarah, dam; Demitris Arabians, breeder ......................... 61.974% Autumn Seance, sire; Per Rhapsody, dam; Wikel Arabians, breeder ........................... 70.357% 3. AMANDA HOWELL (OR), riding HH Antonia; Jonathan Howell, owner; 2. SUSAN ZILKE (VA), riding Wilbur; Susan Zilke, owner; Concensus, sire; HH Allegro, sire; Balquena V, dam; Kathleen & Nicholas Goyak, breeders .................. 61.544% MSU Passion Play, dam; Michigan State University, breeder .......................................68.686% 4. EMILY GOLDMAN (AZ), riding DF Desert Thunder; Mary Carpenter, owner; 3. JODI REYNOLDS (AZ), riding CJA Debbonheir; Jodi Reynolds, owner; AM Gypsy Vision, sire; TFA Desert Fyre, dam; Jo Fritz, breeder ...................................60.789% The Million Heir, sire; CJA Lorelei, dam; Joan & Debra Mingst, breeders .....................66.600% 4. KATIE KEIM (IL), riding ZLA Pepets Regalo; Katie Keim, owner; Kar Pepet, sire; Pea-Leyn, dam; Lea Boyle, breeder ............................................................................66.429% Second Level Junior/Young Rider 5. MICHAEL RIEGGER (NM), riding Khatrina WHF; Michael Riegger, owner; 1. EMILY CRAIG (TX), riding Khemo’s Drama; Emily Craig, owner; Khemosabi, sire; Khurman, sire; Aegean, dam; Krista & Donna Fagley, breeders .................................. 65.100% Diamond Annie, dam; Joanne Anderson, breeder .......................................................64.524%

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Intermediate II Open

AUTUMN RHAPSODY+/, owner/rider Caitlin Zech (OH)— Training Level Open & AA (Arabian Horse Assn.—Purebred)

GOLD DIGGER, owners Chrissie & John Simpson (IL), rider Chrissie Simpson (IL)—PSG Open & Jr/YR (Arabian Horse Assn.—Purebred)

KB OMEGA FAHIM+++//, owner Elaine Kerrigan (CA), rider Chelsey Sibley (CA)—I-II & Grand Prix Open (Arabian Horse Assn.—Purebred)

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1. GOLD DIGGER; Chrissie & John Simpson, owners; Chrissie Simpson, rider; Monarch AH, sire; Gamosa, dam; Magness Arabians, breeder .................................... 62.632% 2. AURORA MR; James Ernst, owner; Jennette Scanlon, rider; JS Padronov, sire; EL Disar Eve, dam; James Ernst, breeder ................................................................... 61.842% 3. FOCUS SHALIMOR; Marilyn & Tom Weber, owners; Marilyn Weber, rider; Focus Shali, sire; Focus Khemadoll, dam; Loy Davidson, breeder ...............................60.526% 4. ALEROS; Barbara Parkening, owner; Lehua Custer, rider; Cal Dorado, sire; Lahrushe, dam; Barbara Parkening, breeder .............................................................60.395%

1. HILARY CLAYTON (MI), riding MSU Fanfare; Hilary Clayton, owner; Concensus, sire; Pasketta, dam; Michigan State University, breeder .................................................... 66.977% 2. SUSAN ZILKE (VA), riding Wilbur; Susan Zilke, owner; Concensus, sire; MSU Passion Play, dam; Michigan State University, breeder ....................................... 63.891% 3. SUSANNE LANINI (CA), riding Just In Kayce; Susanne Lanini, owner; Showkayce, sire; Kaitana, dam; Carol Steppe, breeder ......................................................................... 61.860%


Prix St. Georges Junior/Young Rider

2. PATIENCE PRINE-CARR (CA), riding BONNE VIVANT; Cheryl Showah, owner; Third Level Open Monogramm, sire; Bonne Cherie, dam; Magness Arabian Farms LLC, breeder ............67.000% 1. RUBY DEL SOL; Sophie Pirie Clifton, owner; Sophie Pirie Clifton, rider; 3. MICHAEL RIEGGER (NM), riding Khatrina WHF; Michael Riegger, owner; Galanteo, sire; PE Ruby Tuesday, dam; David & Erin McCrary, breeders ..................... 65.581% Khurman, sire; Aegean, dam; Krista & Donna Fagley, breeders ..................................62.885% 2. MANDY’S MANHATTIN; Tedi Paasch, owner; Tedi Paasch, rider; Martini, sire; Amanda Bey, dam; Guy Vanstraelen, breeder ............................................................ 64.419% Second Level Vintage Cup 3. PR CAPTAIN HOOK+; Sally Henry, owner; Mimi Stanley, rider; 1. HILARY CLAYTON (MI), riding MSU Fanfare; Hilary Clayton, owner; Concensus, sire; RO Dameon, sire; PR Tarzana, dam; Karla Stanley, breeder .......................................63.605% Pasketta, dam; Michigan State University, breeder .................................................... 66.977% 4. JC SASSY; Jodi Cuskelly, owner; Mimi Stanley, rider; Oran von Comet, sire; 2. PATIENCE PRINE-CARR (CA), riding Ashai Princess V; Mary Page, owner; Ginger, dam; Jodi Cuskelly, breeder ........................................................................... 63.319% Psymadre, sire; Ashai Grace, dam; Varian Arabians, breeder .....................................64.829% 5. KIRI KIN THA; Suzan Strahan, owner; Suzan Strahan, rider; The Million Heir, sire; Third Level Vintage Cup Shamrock’s Bright Penny, dam; Nancy Sacks, breeder ............................................... 62.821% 1. HILARY CLAYTON (MI), riding MSU Fanfare; Hilary Clayton, owner; Concensus, sire; Pasketta, dam; Michigan State University, breeder .................................................... 65.641% Fourth Level Open 1. NEZMA ROSE; Nan Allen, owner; Nan Allen, rider; Winnetou South, sire; HALF- AnD AnGLO- ARABIAn Romaraffa, dam; Nina Warren, breeder ....................................................................62.683% 2. PR CAPTAIN HOOK+; Sally Henry, owner; Mimi Stanley, rider; RO Dameon, sire; Training Level Open PR Tarzana, dam; Karla Stanley, breeder ................................................................... 61.628% 1. RV STILL STANDING; Katie & Jo Keim, owners; Katie Keim & Kathryn Fleming-Kuhn, riders; Sundance Padron, sire; Pocos Impressive Rip, dam; Mark & Dhea Lamb, breeders ..... 70.418% Prix St. Georges Open 2. DARKCYDE OF THE MOON++++//; Holly Schnader, owner; Chrystal Coffelt-Wood & Holly Schnader, riders; Uko, sire; Star Nynah, dam; Lucille Guilbault, breeder .......69.622% 1. DELILAH CH; Susan Bassin, owner; Olav Drehn, rider; Dresdenn, sire; Graphike, dam; Susan Bassin, breeder ......................................................................65.790% 3. FAXXSIMILE+++/; Cyndi Craig, owner; Cyndi Craig, rider; Frohwind, sire; Flash ofan Image, dam; Candise McKay, breeder .......................................................69.600% 2. KB JULL FAHIM; Chris Bailey, owner; Chelsey Sibley, rider; KB Omega Fahim+++//, sire; HC Wild Irish Rose, dam; Jean Andersen, breeder ...65.658% 4. JM MR ROCKY BEY+/; Justine Jacoby, owner; Justine Jacoby, rider; Moonstone Bey V+, sire; Madame Muzzy+++, dam; Franklin & Myra Holzer, breeders .......69.200% 3. CP MERCURY BEY; Laurie Hostetler & Heather Sanders, owners; Sarah Dodge & Heather Sanders, riders; AA Apollo Bey, sire; 5. ARAGORNS ELDARION; Stefanie Martinelli, owner; Debbie Hill & Stefanie Martinelli, riders; La Contessa De Rossa, dam; Heidi Frederick, breeder ................................................62.895% Aragorn Strikes+/, sire; Lilly, dam; Stefanie Martinelli, breeder ...............................68.113% 3. CRIMSON N COLOR; Cynthia Hayes, owner; Shannon Betts, rider; First Level Open The Color of Fame, sire; Bella Valentine, dam; Douglas Corp, breeder ........................62.895% 1. AUL GOLD; Debbie Ross, owner; Debbie Ross, rider; Aul Magic, sire; Gracie, dam; Debbie Ross, breeder .................................................................................................70.965% Intermediate I Open 1. KB JULL FAHIM; Chris Bailey, owner; Chelsey Sibley, rider; 2. ARAGORNS ELDARION; Stefanie Martinelli, owner; Debbie Hill & Stefanie Martinelli, riders; KB Omega Fahim+++//, sire; HC Wild Irish Rose, dam; Jean Andersen, breeder ... 64.671% Aragorn Strikes+/, sire; Lilly, dam; Stefanie Martinelli, breeder ..............................68.869%

ROHARA BEAUJOLAIS, owner/rider Julie Wall Hicks (FL)— First Level Open & AA (Arabian Horse Assn.—Purebred)

HH ANTONIA, owner Jonathan Howell (OR), rider Amanda Howell (OR)—Training Level Jr/YR (Arabian Horse Assn.—Purebred)

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KB JULL FAHIM, owner Chris Bailey (CA), rider Chelsey Sibley (CA)—I-I Open; Res. PSG Open (Arabian Horse Assn.—Half- & Anglo-Arabian)

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3. MONDAVI F+++/; Jennifer Tobie, owner; Jennifer Tobie, rider; Feuertanzer, sire; MRR Suite Dreams, dam; Jennifer Oettle, breeder ......................................................68.437% 1. CHRISSIE SIMPSON (IL), riding Gold Digger; Chrissie & John Simpson, owners; Monarch AH, sire; Gamosa, dam; Magness Arabians, breeder .................................... 62.632% 4. DOUBLE XL++++//; Caitlin Zech, owner; Caitlin Zech, rider; AE Excel, sire; Molly, dam; David Cusac, breeder .............................................................................. 67.541% Training Level Vintage Cup 5. CA DAVIGN; Judy Coats, owner; Judy Coats, rider; CA Dillon, sire; Daniella, dam; 1. PATIENCE PRINE-CARR (CA), riding BONNE VIVANT; Cheryl Showah, owner; Susan & Thomas Crossen, breeders ............................................................................ 66.316% Monogramm, sire; Bonne Cherie, dam; Magness Arabian Farms LLC, breeder ............68.800% 5. BR DANNYS SECRET; Linda Butz, owner; Angelia Bean, rider; Danny, sire; 2. PEGGY KLUMP (CA), riding Call Me Sporty; Roberta Pollock, owner; Julliet, dam; Sherry & Randy Lucas, breeders ............................................................ 66.316% Sanadik El Shaklan, sire; De La Moor, dam; Robert & Patricia Wagner, breeders .......65.600% 3. MICHAEL RIEGGER (NM), riding Khatrina WHF; Michael Riegger, owner; Second Level Open Khurman, sire; Aegean, dam; Krista & Donna Fagley, breeders .................................. 65.100% 1. JC SASSY; Jodi Cuskelly, owner; Mimi Stanley, rider; Oran von Comet, sire; 4. INGRID GROSSBERG (MI), riding Jazzebelle G; Ingrid Grossberg, owner; Ginger, dam; Jodi Cuskelly, breeder ...........................................................................67.264% Gitar MF, sire; Muzeeka, dam; Gitar MF Inc., breeder .................................................62.800% 2. MA SIGN OF THE TIMES; Tamara George, owner; Tamara George, rider; 5. LEE BERGSTROM (IN), riding HR Wajur; Lee Bergstrom, owner; ASF Wadi, sire; Man of the Ring, sire; Fire Sign DA , dam; Sandra & S.G. Swanson, breeders ............. 64.133% Jusera, dam; Cheryl O’Donnell, breeder .....................................................................62.470% 3. BR DANNYS SECRET; Linda Butz, owner; Angelia Bean, rider; Danny, sire; Julliet, dam; Sherry & Randy Lucas, breeders ............................................................62.857% First Level Vintage Cup 4. FIRST FREDA; Belinda Croff, owner; Audrey Zequeira & Belinda Croff, riders; 1. PATIENCE PRINE-CARR (CA), riding Ashai Princess V; Mary Page, owner; First Felix, sire; Lads Lace, dam; Gwen Hegdal, breeder .............................................60.866% Psymadre, sire; Ashai Grace, dam; Varian Arabians, breeder ......................................67.139%


2. JAVA GEORGE; Debbie Ross, owner; Debbie Ross, rider; Aurion, sire; Meg, dam; Second Level Junior/Young Rider Bobbie Roberts, breeder .............................................................................................61.316% 1. MIMI STANLEY (ND), riding JC SASSY; Jodi Cuskelly, owner; Oran von Comet, sire; Ginger, dam; Jodi Cuskelly, breeder ...........................................................................67.264%

Training Level Adult Amateur

1. KATIE KEIM (IL), riding RV Still Standing; Katie & Jo Keim, owners; Sundance Padron, sire; Pocos Impressive Rip, dam; Mark & Dhea Lamb, breeders .....70.435% 2. CYNDI CRAIG (TX), riding Faxxsimile+++/; Cyndi Craig, owner; Frohwind, sire; Flash ofan Image, dam; Candise McKay, breeder .......................................................69.600% 3. JUSTINE JACOBY (IL), riding JM Mr Rocky Bey+/; Justine Jacoby, owner; Moonstone Bey V+, sire; Madame Muzzy+++, dam; Franklin & Myra Holzer, breeders .......69.200% 4. STEFANIE MARTINELLI (FL), riding Aragorns Eldarion; Stefanie Martinelli, owner; Aragorn Strikes+/, sire; Lilly, dam; Stefanie Martinelli, breeder .............................. 66.661% 5. KAMARIA KUHN (CA), riding THF Dommaneer; Kamaria Kuhn, owner; Domminno, sire; THF Kawaujna, dam; Kim Harmon, breeder ....................................63.800%

Third Level Junior/Young Rider 1. MIMI STANLEY (ND), riding PR Captain Hook+; Sally Henry, owner; RO Dameon, sire; PR Tarzana, dam; Karla Stanley, breeder .......................................63.605% 2. MIMI STANLEY (ND), riding JC SASSY; Jodi Cuskelly, owner; Oran von Comet, sire; Ginger, dam; Jodi Cuskelly, breeder ........................................................................... 63.319%

Fourth Level Junior/Young Rider 1. MIMI STANLEY (ND), riding PR Captain Hook+; Sally Henry, owner; RO Dameon, sire; PR Tarzana, dam; Karla Stanley, breeder ....................................... 61.628%

Training Level Vintage Cup

1. CYNDI CRAIG (TX), riding Faxxsimile+++/; Cyndi Craig, owner; Frohwind, sire; Flash ofan Image, dam; Candise McKay, breeder .......................................................69.600% 1. DEBBIE ROSS (CA), riding Aul Gold; Debbie Ross, owner; Aul Magic, sire; 2. JEAN CLANCY (NY), riding Fitzgerald; Jean Clancy, owner; Fandango, sire; Gracie, dam; Debbie Ross, breeder ............................................................................70.965% Westphall, dam; Joyce Christensen, breeder ..............................................................60.435% 2. CAITLIN ZECH (OH), riding Double XL++++//; Caitlin Zech, owner; First Level Vintage Cup AE Excel, sire; Molly, dam; David Cusac, breeder ....................................................... 67.541% 1. DEBBIE ROSS (CA), riding Aul Gold; Debbie Ross, owner; Aul Magic, sire; 3. JUDY COATS (MI), riding CA Davign; Judy Coats, owner; CA Dillon, sire; Gracie, dam; Debbie Ross, breeder ............................................................................70.965% Daniella, dam; Susan & Thomas Crossen, breeders .................................................... 66.316% 2. JUDY COATS (MI), riding CA Davign; Judy Coats, owner; CA Dillon, sire; 4. JUSTINE JACOBY (IL), riding JM Mr Rocky Bey+/; Justine Jacoby, owner; Moonstone Daniella, dam; Susan & Thomas Crossen, breeders .................................................... 66.316% Bey V+, sire; Madame Muzzy+++, dam; Franklin & Myra Holzer, breeders .......66.053% 3. MARTI MILLER (AK), riding Z Syzygy; Marti Miller, owner; Faber, sire; 5. KENDALL BROOKHART (AZ), riding Re Run; Kendall Brookhart, owner; Noon Fire Essence, dam; Kathryn & Daniel Ellis, breeders ......................................... 62.278% Vans Silver Bullet, sire; Jali Joet, dam; Kendall & Sharee Brookhart, breeders ...........64.000% 4. VICKI KREBSBACH (TX), riding Cylent Premier; Vicki Krebsbach, owner; MM Cylent Flyer, sire; Witch’s Luck, dam; Joseph Petronella, breeder ........................ 61.834% Second Level Adult Amateur 1. TAMARA GEORGE (AZ), riding MA Sign of the Times; Tamara George, owner; Intermediate I Vintage Cup Man of the Ring, sire; Fire Sign DA , dam; Sandra & S.G. Swanson, breeders ............. 64.133% 1. DEBBIE ROSS (CA), riding Java George; Debbie Ross, owner; Aurion, sire; Meg, dam; Bobbie Roberts, breeder ............................................................................61.316%

First Level Adult Amateur

1. NAN ALLEN (TN), riding Nezma Rose; Nan Allen, owner; Winnetou South, sire; Romaraffa, dam; Nina Warren, breeder ....................................................................62.683%

Intermediate I Adult Amateur

Belgian Warmblood Breeding Association Training Level Open

1. DEBBIE ROSS (CA), riding Java George; Debbie Ross, owner; Aurion, sire; Meg, dam; 1. GRAN CASSO; Jenna Stern, owner; Jenna Stern, rider; Fal Turro, sire; Bobbie Roberts, breeder .............................................................................................61.316% Upper Register, dam; Clyde Smith, breeder ................................................................ 67.229% 2. VICTOR DE CER; Mary DeCoursey, owner; Mary DeCoursey & Rebecca Nelles, riders; Training Level Junior/Young Rider Gitan Rouge, sire; Yakee, dam; Center for Equine, breeder ........................................66.244% 1. HOLLY SCHNADER (PA), riding Darkcyde of the Moon++++//; Holly Schnader, owner; Uko, sire; Star Nynah, dam; Lucille Guilbault, breeder .........70.000% 2. BROOKE BUTTERWORTH (VA), riding Double Exx-L; Brooke Butterworth, owner; Exxpectation+, sire; Peppers Lacy, dam; The Brass Ring Inc., breeder ......................64.800% 3. STEPHANIE STEWART (UT), riding Wheell of Fortune; Sarah Stewart, owner; Afire Bey V, sire; Lucky Prowler, dam; Diane & Javan Schaller, breeders .....................63.200% 4. KATIE LANG (VA), riding PS Dartagnan; Katie Lang, owner; Valentino BA+/, sire; PR Twister, dam; Price Stiles, breeder ........................................................................62.500%

Second Level Open 1. ALI BABA B; Audrey Narducci, owner; Audrey Narducci, rider; Simsalabim, sire; I’m Flo, dam; Allyn McCracken, breeder ....................................................................68.829% 2. BARON ROTHCHILD; Ariel Hughes, owner; Ariel Hughes, rider; Branco D’96, sire; Rina V.D. Breemeersen, dam; Allyn McCracken, breeder ............................................60.233%

Third Level Open

1. ALI BABA B; Audrey Narducci, owner; Susan Posner, rider; Simsalabim, sire; I’m Flo, dam; Allyn McCracken, breeder ....................................................................68.790% 1. ELIZA GINN (GA), riding Indigo Blue Shadow; Eliza Ginn, owner; 2. WITCHAZEL; Kya Endreson, owner; Kya Endreson, rider; Watchman, sire; Status Symbol, sire; Ebonys Aryah, dam; Toni Sammy, breeder ................................. 61.447% Saffron, dam; Barbara Heslop, breeder ..................................................................... 62.632%

First Level Junior/Young Rider

MA SIGN OF THE TIMES, owner/rider Tamara George (AZ)—Second Level AA; Res. Second Level Open (Arabian Horse Assn.—Half- & AngloArabian)

GRAN CASSO, owner/rider Jenna Stern (TX)—Training Level Open; DSHB Four-Year-Old & Older Stallions; Materiale Four- & Five-YearOld Stallions/Geldings (Belgian Warmblood Breeding Assn.)

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Fourth Level Adult Amateur


Training Level Adult Amateur 1. MARY DECOURSEY (NC), riding Victor de Cer; Mary DeCoursey, owner; Gitan Rouge, sire; Yakee, dam; Center for Equine, breeder ........................................66.244%

2. MELVILLE FIDEL’O KANAC; Shelley & Mandi Chestler, owners; Shelley Chestler, rider; Melville Arc Fidel O, sire; Africaine Heros Cameroun, dam; Alain Blanchette, breeder ...62.171%

Second Level Open

Second Level Adult Amateur

1. DU COTEAU LALOU ECHO; Susan Correia, owner; Jessica Tokson, rider; La Gorgendiere Fox Lalou, sire; MD Major Nicole, dam; Lori Flint & Ferme Des Berges, breeders .........61.253% 1. AUDREY NARDUCCI (KY), riding Ali Baba B; Audrey Narducci, owner; Simsalabim, sire; I’m Flo, dam; Allyn McCracken, breeder .........................................68.829% 2. ARTAGON; Laurel, Donald & Angela Minnick, owners; Laurel Minnick, rider; Melville Elegant Velour, sire; Coyote Creek Rocky Gamine, dam; Virginia Dailley-Sealy, breeder ..60.000% 2. ARIEL HUGHES (IN), riding Baron Rothchild; Ariel Hughes, owner; Branco D’96, sire; Rina V.D. Breemeersen, dam; Allyn McCracken, breeder ............................................60.233%

Third Level Junior/Young Rider

Canadian Sport Horse Association

1. KYA ENDRESON (NC), riding Witchazel; Kya Endreson, owner; Watchman, sire; Saffron, dam; Barbara Heslop, breeder ..................................................................... 62.632% First Level Open 1. BRAUNA; Stacie Coder, owner; Pernille Andree, rider; Brave Heart II, sire; Lou Lou Belle, dam; Angel Robson, breeder .................................................................71.111% Second Level Vintage Cup 1. AUDREY NARDUCCI (KY), riding Ali Baba B; Audrey Narducci, owner; Simsalabim, sire; I’m Flo, dam; Allyn McCracken, breeder .........................................68.829% Four-Year-Old and Older Maiden/Yeld Mares 1. BRAUNA; Stacie Coder, owner; Brave Heart II, sire; Lou Lou Belle, dam; Angel Robson, breeder ...............................................................................................79.300% Third Level Vintage Cup 1. SUSAN POSNER (KY), riding Ali Baba B; Audrey Narducci, owner; Simsalabim, sire; I’m Flo, dam; Allyn McCracken, breeder .........................................68.790%

Canadian Warmblood Horse Breeders Association

Training Level Open 1. ALI BABA B; Audrey Narducci, owner; Susan Posner, rider; Simsalabim, sire; I’m Flo, dam; Allyn McCracken, breeder ....................................................................73.646% 1. JOLIE; Roene Trevisan, owner; Angelica Oliver-Mays, rider; Roskoff, sire; Rosalie, dam; Gita Larsson Thurber, breeder ..............................................................67.313% 2. WITCHAZEL; Kya Endreson, owner; Kya Endreson, rider; Watchman, sire; Saffron, dam; Barbara Heslop, breeder .....................................................................64.896% First Level Open

1. HERMES; Catherine Chandler, owner; Catherine Chandler, rider; Gomez W, sire; Norwestern, dam; Johannes Bruins-Slot, breeder ...................................................... 67.794% 1. GRAN CASSO; Jenna Stern, owner; Fal Turro, sire; Upper Register, dam; 2. ESPRESSO; Colleen Church, owner; Colleen Church, rider; Earl, sire; Latte III, dam; Clyde Smith, breeder .................................................................................................76.900% Heather Smith-Oberten, breeder ............................................................................... 67.632%

Four-Year-Old and Older Stallions

Four-and Five-Year-Old Stallions/Geldings Materiale Third Level Open

1. GRAN CASSO; Jenna Stern, owner; Jenna Stern, rider; Fal Turro, sire; 1. BARITON; Alison Coyle, owner; Alison Coyle, rider; Bajazzo, sire; Dana, dam; Upper Register, dam; Clyde Smith, breeder ................................................................79.900% Nan Morrison, breeder ..............................................................................................62.936%

Canadian Horse Breeders Association Training Level Open

Fourth Level Open 1. BEAUMONT; Christine Small, owner; Katy Lindberg, rider; Bajazzo, sire; Early Delight, dam; HorseMasters Farm, breeder .......................................................62.683%

1. LEONIDAS VAN PELT; Alison Otter, owner; Alison Otter, rider; Mainguy DannyBoy Harrison, sire; Yamaska Victor Contesse, dam; Frederic Benoit, breeder .............70.000% 2. PETROSKI RIEL HODGIE; Shelley & Mandi Chestler, owners; Lindsey Whitcher, rider; Maple Lane Thunder Boy Riel, sire; Aux Sources Dark Fox Bianka, dam; Petroski Associates Inc., breeder ...............................................................................64.539% 3. NOMAD; Leil Morgenroth, owner; Leil Morgenroth, rider; JP Casselman Wilfrid Dazzler, sire; Ranch-L Nicot Westmount, dam; Heather & Jerome Schulte, breeders .... 62.100%

Prix St. Georges Open

First Level Open

First Level Adult Amateur

1. TRAVOLTA; Joni Lynn Peters, owner; Joni Lynn Peters, rider; Ferro, sire; Lurosa, dam; John Van Den Bosch, breeder ............................................................... 61.755%

Intermediate I Open 1. TRAVOLTA; Joni Lynn Peters, owner; Joni Lynn Peters, rider; Ferro, sire; Lurosa, dam; John Van Den Bosch, breeder ............................................................... 61.386%

1. COLLEEN CHURCH (MO), riding Espresso; Colleen Church, owner; Earl, sire; 1. DU COTEAU LALOU ECHO; Susan Correia, owner; Jessica Tokson, rider; La Gorgendiere Latte III, dam; Heather Smith-Oberten, breeder ........................................................ 67.632% Fox Lalou, sire; MD Major Nicole, dam; Lori Flint & Ferme Des Berges, breeders ........65.263%

LEONIDAS VAN PELT, owner/rider Alison Otter (FL)—Training Level Open (Canadian Horse Breeders Assn.)

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DU COTEAU LALOU ECHO, owner Susan Correia (NH), rider Jessica Tokson (NH)—First & Second Level Open (Canadian Horse Breeders Assn.)

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Third Level Musical Freestyle


Training Level Junior/Young Rider 1. ANGELICA OLIVER-MAYS (CA), riding Jolie; Roene Trevisan, owner; Roskoff, sire; Rosalie, dam; Gita Larsson Thurber, breeder ..............................................................67.313%

Draft Cross Breeders & Owners Association First Level Open 1. BLACK DARJEELING; Allison Hays, owner; Allison Hays, rider .................................... 61.842%

Third Level Junior/Young Rider 1. ALISON COYLE (NC), riding Bariton; Alison Coyle, owner; Bajazzo, sire; Dana, dam; Nan Morrison, breeder ...........................................................................62.936%

Intermediate I Musical Freestyle

Fell Pony Society of north America, Inc. First Level Open

1. TRAVOLTA; Joni Lynn Peters, owner; Joni Lynn Peters, rider; Ferro, sire; 1. HINTER; Kevin Tarsagian, owner; Jessica Viveiros, rider; Heltondale Bobby, sire; Lurosa, dam; John Van Den Bosch, breeder ................................................................63.167% Drybarrows Linda, dam; de Heer H. Van Dam, breeder .............................................. 63.422% 2. LAURELHIGHLAND VICTOR; Lisa Lindholm, owner; Keri Erickson, rider; Towerview Spirit of Joy, sire; Sleddale Liv V, dam; Mary Jean Gould Earley, breeder ...63.056%

Cleveland Bay Horse Society of north America

First Level Adult Amateur

Training Level Open 1. IDLEHOUR MCHENRY; Cindy Bank, owner; Cindy Bank, rider; Ramblers Renown, sire; Kee, dam; Marilyn Webster, breeder ..................................... 69.130% 2. IDLEHOUR POPPET; Alma Stoskopf-Nickles, owner; Emily Wright, rider; Ramblers Richard Lionheart, sire; Earlswood First Edition, dam; Marilyn Webster, breeder ........ 65.109%

1. JESSICA VIVEIROS (RI), riding Hinter; Kevin Tarsagian, owner; Heltondale Bobby, sire; Drybarrows Linda, dam; de Heer H. Van Dam, breeder .............................................. 63.422%

FPZV USA Training Level Open

First Level Open

First Level Open

Training Level Adult Amateur

1. SIJMEN FON LACLAR; Barbara Hanus, owner; Barbara Hanus, rider; 1. CINDY BANK (OH), riding IdleHour McHenry; Cindy Bank, owner; Jorrit 363, sire; Saleta K., dam; LaVerne Kauffman, breeder ......................................69.474% Ramblers Renown, sire; Kee, dam; Marilyn Webster, breeder ..................................... 69.130% 2. WILLOW V. JORRIT PM; Diane Hetzel, owner; Joan Keegan, rider; Jorrit, sire; Aafke V, dam; Proud Meadows, breeder ..................................................................... 64.722% First Level Adult Amateur 3. BACALL VON JORRIT PM; Susan Allison, owner; Dorit Von Hassler & Susan 1. JACQUELINE BRALEY (CO), riding LEGACY CLIVE; Jacqueline Braley, owner; Allison, riders; Jorrit, sire; Xanadu PM, dam; Proud Meadows, breeder .....................62.895% Forest Fellow, sire; Dynamic Bold, dam; Linda Yaciw, breeder ....................................65.000%

Second Level Open Curly Sporthorse International First Level Open 1. RR PRIVATE DANCER; Laurie Ryan, owner; Carolyn Schultz, rider; RR El Paso, sire; RR Rescue Me, dam; Verlin Rau & Rosebud River Curlies, breeders ............................. 64.167%

Third Level Open

1. FARINA V.V.; Kristine Daniel, owner; Kristine Daniel, rider; Aswyn Van De Pluum, sire; Rixt H, dam; Evelyn Vollmer Prohaska, breeder .........................................................62.558% 2. XENA KISMET; Ashley Simmons, owner; Ashley Simmons, rider; YK 339, sire; Kismet, dam; Black Horse Valley Ranch, breeder .......................................................60.953%

Third Level Open 1. SAM; Annette Coester, owner; Annette Coester, rider; Fabe, sire; Eva-Finde, dam; R. Dekker-Wortel, breeder ......................................................................................... 64.186%

left: CARIeN SCHIPPeRS; mIDDle: SARA mCNeelY

1. SPAR TREK; Lynda McNeely, owner; Susan Kolstad, rider; Spartacus, sire; Vintry, dam; Sandra Hendrickson, breeder ................................................................63.334% Fourth Level Open 1. REMBRANDT; Don Eckhardt, owner; Brooke Voldbaek, rider; Laes, sire; First Level Adult Amateur Baukje, dam; Debra Itzen, breeder ............................................................................ 68.107% 1. CAROLYN SCHULTZ (AK), riding RR Private Dancer; Laurie Ryan, owner; 2. BOGART VON JORRIT PM; Saddlebrook Equestrian Center, owner; Paige RR El Paso, sire; RR Rescue Me, dam; Verlin Rau & Rosebud River Curlies, breeders .... 64.167% Peters-Windham, rider; Jorrit, sire; Xanadu PM, dam; Proud Meadows, breeder ....... 64.146%

IDLEHOUR FORIO, owner Elizabeth Jenkinson (OH), rider Nancy Lewis-Stanton (OH)—First Level Open (Cleveland Bay Horse Soc. NA)

SPAR TREK, owner Lynda McNeely (KY), rider Susan Kolstad (KY)—Third Level Open (Curly Sporthorse Intl.)

BLACK DARJEELING, owner/rider Allison Hays (VT)—First Level Open (Draft Cross Breeders & Owners Assn.)

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1. ANACAPA DE PERIOR; Carolyne Rieder, owner; Maraka MacDonald & Carolyne 1. IDLEHOUR FORIO; Elizabeth Jenkinson, owner; Nancy Lewis-Stanton, rider; Rieder, riders; Wander, sire; Thialda, dam; Shangri La Friesians, breeder ..................64.400% Ramblers Renown, sire; Kinsey, dam; Marilyn Webster, breeder ................................. 65.921% 2. TENNYSON; Ashley Simmons, owner; Margo Gogan, rider; Goffert 369, sire; 2. LEGACY CLIVE; Jacqueline Braley, owner; Jacqueline Braley, rider; Forest Fellow, sire; Anna Fan It Hiem, dam; Adrienne Fitzpatrick-St. Cyr, breeder ................................... 64.192% Dynamic Bold, dam; Linda Yaciw, breeder .................................................................65.000%


Prix St. Georges Open

Friesian Horse Association of north America 1. REMBRANDT; Don Eckhardt, owner; Brooke Voldbaek, rider; Laes, sire; Baukje, dam; Debra Itzen, breeder ............................................................................65.526% Training Level Open 2. TJESSE 400; Regine Brockway, owner; Gwen Blake, rider; Sjaard 320, sire; Jantsje IJ., dam; Mevr v.d. Ark, breeder .....................................................................64.474% 1. JHALTE VAN DE ZWARTE PAREL; Holly Hammerberg-Harkins, owner; Carrie Coe, rider; Fetse 349, sire; Joke, dam; J.A.J. Maatjens, breeder ........................67.624% 2. PENTAGON ISF; Iron Spring Farm Inc., owner; Ashley Wolfe, rider; Erik, sire; Training Level Adult Amateur Christien, dam; Iron Spring Farm Inc., breeder .........................................................67.600% 1. CAROLYNE RIEDER (CA), riding Anacapa De Perior; Carolyne Rieder, owner; Wander, sire; Thialda, dam; Shangri La Friesians, breeder .........................................64.400% 2. SIRAJ DE BONCHERE; Jennifer Kaiser, owner; Jennifer Kaiser, rider; Rintse 386, sire; Dutchess E., dam; Jennifer Kaiser, breeder ................................................................67.600% 4. TEUN; Chelsea Palmer, owner; Chelsea Palmer, rider; Sander, sire; First Level Adult Amateur Wanda Fan Harns, dam; B.S. Hooghiemstra, breeder ................................................ 67.507% 1. BARBARA HANUS (IL), riding Sijmen fon LaClar; Barbara Hanus, owner; Jorrit 363, sire; Saleta K., dam; LaVerne Kauffman, breeder ......................................69.474% 5. VENCO FAN BONNIE VIEW; Vanessa Adams, owner; Angela Hecker-Jackson, rider; Tsjerk 328, sire; Mellot Je Fan Bonnie View, dam; Klaas & Annelies Wiersma, breeders ....66.739% 2. SUSAN ALLISON (TX), riding Bacall von Jorrit PM; Susan Allison, owner; Jorrit, sire; Xanadu PM, dam; Proud Meadows, breeder ...............................................................60.965% First Level Open 1. INKE FCF; Julie Roche, owner; Linda Strine, rider; Erik, sire; Nynke Marije, dam; Julie Roche & Emmet Roche, breeders .......................................................................69.452% 1. ASHLEY SIMMONS (UT), riding Xena Kismet; Ashley Simmons, owner; YK 339, sire; 2. MARK FAN’E GOAIJENGEAMIEDEN; Charlotte Bayley-Schindelholz, owner; Kismet, dam; Black Horse Valley Ranch, breeder .......................................................60.953% Charlotte Bayley-Schindelholz, rider; Grandus 345, sire; Uniek Van De Zonschate, dam; H. & R. Brandsma, breeders ......................................................................................68.684% Third Level Adult Amateur 3. BAUKE FAN EALSUM; Teresa Deeter, owner; Teresa Deeter, rider; Teunis, sire; 1. ANNETTE COESTER (UT), riding Sam; Annette Coester, owner; Fabe, sire; Baukje van Hiddum, dam; C.V. Jensma, breeder ........................................................66.650% Eva-Finde, dam; R. Dekker-Wortel, breeder .............................................................. 64.186% 4. HINDRIK LAUWERS; Susan Zoltner, owner; Susan Zoltner, rider; Fetse 349, sire; Fourth Level Musical Freestyle Jomanda Fan ‘E Pomp, dam; J.H. Boersma, breeder .................................................. 66.310% 1. TJESSE 400; Regine Brockway, owner; Gwen Blake, rider; Sjaard 320, sire; 5. PARADISE ISF; Iron Spring Farm Inc., owner; Christine Titter, rider; Teade, sire; Jantsje IJ., dam; Mevr v.d. Ark, breeder .....................................................................67.084% Tetske, dam; Iron Spring Farm Inc., breeder ..............................................................66.262%

Four-Year-Old and older Stallions

Second Level Open

Training Level Adult Amateur

Third Level Open

1. NIKO; Jill Hegna, owner; Tim, sire; Janna, dam; BelTerra Farms LLC, breeder ............69.750% 1. MEINSE 439; Iron Spring Farm Inc., owner; Mary Alice Malone, rider; Heinse, sire; Femke Fan Nes, dam; J. Wal, breeder .........................................................................70.117% 2. ROARK; Kimberly Perkins & Ambassador Friesians, owners; Heather Mason, rider; Friesian Heritage Horse & Sport Horse International FABE 348, sire; Ursl ‘FAN AUT’, dam; Kimberly Perkins, breeder ...............................69.302% 3. WOUT FAN BOMMELSTEYN; Nicki Lucas, owner; Mary Kehoe, rider; Abel 344, sire; Sjiekesame S, dam; J.J. Meulen, breeder ....................................................................67.024% PUREBRED 4. INKE FCF; Julie Roche, owner; Linda Strine, rider; Erik, sire; Nynke Marije, dam; Training Level Open Julie & Emmet Roche, breeders ..................................................................................66.487% 1. UTHYR; Michele Dodge, owner; Michele Dodge, rider; Donius W., sire; Rosalien T.J., dam; Dawn Boyer, breeder ...................................................................64.286% 5. GIDEON; Suellen Mally, owner; Suellen Mally, rider; Pilgrim, sire; Kik From CA-Lyn, dam; Evelyn Vander Groef, breeder ................................................66.252% 1. MICHELE DODGE (CA), riding Uthyr; Michele Dodge, owner; Donius W., sire; 1. TYS VAN’T HEECH; Scott Kelnhofer, owner; Jamie Van Linn, rider; Rypke, sire; Rosalien T.J., dam; Dawn Boyer, breeder ...................................................................64.286% Fardau, dam; A. Boonstra-Schilstra, breeder ............................................................66.026% 2. FIJKE P.H.; Mary Ann Hansen, owner; Jodie Cressman & Kristen Hansen, riders; PARTBRED Olof 315, sire; Hester P, dam; A. Postmust, breeder ...................................................65.664% 3. THOMAS VAN KLAVERFJOUWER; Cynthia Preston, owner; Linda Strine, rider; First Level Open Olof 315, sire; Roelfke, dam; C. Rijpkema, breeder ....................................................65.407% 1. LEGEND WOODS ZIA; Jaclyn Vazquez, owner; Jaclyn Vazquez, rider; Zero Gravity, sire; Legends Libertychance, dam; Kayla Hagel, breeder ....................... 67.705% 4. REMINGTON; Julie Roche, owner; Julie Roche, rider; Jurjen, sire; Wietskje B, dam; Jim Knapp, breeder ...................................................................................................62.934% 5. DJIBBE VAN ‘DEN HOEKSE HOEVE’; Kendall Schneringer & Camelot First Level Junior/Young Rider Friesians LLC, owners; Marybeth & Jose Luis PerezSoto, riders; Ids 300, sire; 1. JACLYN VAZQUEZ (CA), riding Legend Woods Zia; Jaclyn Vazquez, owner; Trientsje van Klooster Sion, dam; C. Vogels-Vos, breeder ............................................ 61.026% Zero Gravity, sire; Legends Libertychance, dam; Kayla Hagel, breeder ....................... 67.705%

SIJMEN FON LACLAR, owner/rider Barbara Hanus (IL)—First Level Open & AA (FPZV USA)

FARINA V.V., owner/rider Kristine Daniel (NC)—Second Level Open (FPZV USA)

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UTHYR, owner/rider Michele Dodge (CA)— Training Level Open & AA (Friesian Heritage Horse & Sport Horse Intl.)

left: fIReANDeARtHPHOtO.COm; RIGHt: KeN DODGe

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3. DENISE STANLEY (OK), riding Jurgen fan Bluffview; Rita Glen, owner; Melle, sire; Fourth Level Open Hinke KL, dam; Carole & Jack Angelbeck, breeders .................................................... 60.757% 1. ALTA VON REH; Julie Roche, owner; Linda Strine, rider; Ouke, sire; Rachelle, dam; Lloyd & Joanne Booth, breeders ................................................................................68.256% 2. KELLY; Debra Klamen, owner; Martin Kuhn, rider; Reitse, sire; Reino, dam; First Level Junior/Young Rider Robert Dillon, Garilyn Dillon, breeder ....................................................................... 65.227% 1. AUBURN SKUBIC (FL), riding Jitske Fan Bonnie View; Holly & 3. IVAN; David Deal, owner; Julio Mendoza, rider; Laes 278, sire; Vanity D, dam; Auburn Skubic, owners; Wicher 334, sire; Tonke Fan Honey Meadows Farms, dam; Dark Horse Farms Inc., breeder ................................................................................. 63.106% Klaas & Amelies Wiersma, breeders ............................................................................61.185% 4. WALING M.; Tyra Vernon, owner; Tyra Vernon, rider; Jasper 366, sire; Ernaa M, dam; L.F. Mollema-Zievers, breeder .............................................................61.977% Second Level Junior/Young Rider 1. KATIE DAVIS (MN), riding Lucas van de Zuiderwaard; Katie Davis, owner; Tsjerk 328, sire; Itske-Tina van de Zuiderwaard, dam; J. Fien, breeder ...................... 63.941% 1. SYBRAN H SPORT; Bonnie Derry, owner; Joni Lynn Peters, rider; Tjimme 275, sire; 2. JORDE TRUDEL (ID), riding Tunnes fan de Koarndyk; Jorde Trudel & Lieuke, dam; Jan Heseldin-Mac Ilvride, breeder ......................................................... 61.447% Jennifer Jorde-Trudel, owners; Abe 346, sire; Numeria, dam; K. Boersma, breeder .... 63.243%

Prix St. Georges Open

Intermediate I Open

Second Level Vintage Cup

1. EELTSJE F.; Paula Marsh & Wyning Edge Friesians LLC, owners; 1. MARY ALICE MALONE (PA), riding Meinse 439; Iron Spring Farm Inc., owner; Nicole Gluesenkamp, rider; Fabe, sire; Iduna, dam; Stal Widjewormer, breeder ........67.368% Heinse, sire; Femke Fan Nes, dam; J. Wal, breeder .....................................................70.117% 2. WALING D; Jill Beltran, owner; Jill Beltran, rider; Leffert, sire; Ilse, dam; 2. SUELLEN MALLY (NY), riding Gideon; Suellen Mally, owner; Pilgrim, sire; H.S. Douma, breeder ................................................................................................. 63.421% Kik From CA-Lyn, dam; Evelyn Vander Groef, breeder ................................................66.252%

Training Level Adult Amateur

Third Level Vintage Cup

2. HILDE FAN’T ALDDJIP; Cynthia Rowland, owner; Tigger Wright, rider; Goffert 369, sire; Richt fan’t Alddjip, dam; Aerts Janssen, breeder ............................70.625% 1. MARY ALICE MALONE (PA), riding Meinse 439; Iron Spring Farm Inc., owner; 3. MICAH FROM CA-LYN; Jayne Fingerhut, owner; Jayne Fingerhut, rider; Heinse, sire; Femke Fan Nes, dam; J. Wal, breeder .....................................................70.117% Pilgrim, sire; Courtney From Ca-Lyn, dam; Evelyn Vander Groef, breeder .................. 65.521% 4. JIP VAN STAL GEURTS; Susan Traylor, owner; Susan Traylor, rider; Jasper 366, sire; Erna M., dam; H.G.A.M., breeder ............................................................................... 65.104% Third Level Adult Amateur 1. JULIE ROCHE (KY), riding Remington; Julie Roche, owner; Jurjen, sire; Wietskje B, dam; Jim Knapp, breeder ........................................................................62.934% Third Level Musical Freestyle 1. REINOUT; Karen Parkey, owner; Paige Ruhl, rider; Reyert 337, sire; Klavervrouw, dam; Mw A. Koelma, breeder ................................................................68.958% Training Level Junior/Young Rider 2. FEINTSJE; John Bartlett, owner; Hallie Ahrnsbrak, rider; Feitse 293, sire; 1. CHELSEA PALMER (MN), riding Teun; Chelsea Palmer, owner; Sander, sire; Sjoukje Van Het Osterland, dam; J. Kloosterman, breeder ..........................................65.833% Wanda Fan Harns, dam; B.S. Hooghiemstra, breeder ................................................ 67.507% 3. REMINGTON; Julie Roche, owner; Julie Roche, rider; Jurjen, sire; Wietskje B, dam; 2. RACHEL BURGER (OH), riding Cor fan Boalsert; Fair Weather Farm Inc., owner; Jim Knapp, breeder ................................................................................................... 61.042% Leffert, sire; Lyoeske, dam; D. van Foeken & H. de Groot A.H., breeders .................... 64.186%

left: CARRIe AleXANDeR; RIGHt: JeSSICA mACfARlAND/CAPtURe tHRee PHOtOGRAPHY

Second Level Adult Amateur

BAUKE FAN EALSUM, owner/rider Teresa Deeter (TX)—First Level AA (Friesian Horse Assn. NA)

TEUN, owner/rider Chelsea Palmer (MN)—Training Level Jr/ YR (Friesian Horse Assn. NA)

ROARK, owner Kimberly Perkins & Ambassador Friesians (NJ), rider Heather Mason (NJ)—Second Level Mus. Freestyle; Res. Second Level Open; FEI Five-Year-Old (Friesian Horse Assn. NA)

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1. JENNIFER KAISER (MI), riding Siraj de Bonchere; Jennifer Kaiser, owner; 1. JULIE ROCHE (KY), riding Remington; Julie Roche, owner; Jurjen, sire; Rintse 386, sire; Dutchess E., dam; Jennifer Kaiser, breeder ......................................67.600% Wietskje B, dam; Jim Knapp, breeder ........................................................................62.934% 2. JOSE LUIS PEREZSOTO (NM), riding Djibbe van ‘Den Hoekse Hoeve’; Kendall Schneringer & Camelot Friesians LLC, owners; Ids 300, sire; First Level Adult Amateur Trientsje van Klooster Sion, dam; C. Vogels-Vos, breeder ............................................ 61.539% 1. TERESA DEETER (TX), riding Bauke fan Ealsum; Teresa Deeter, owner; Teunis, sire; Baukje van Hiddum, dam; C.V. Jensma, breeder ........................................................66.650% 2. SUSAN ZOLTNER (OR), riding Hindrik Lauwers; Susan Zoltner, owner; First Level Musical Freestyle Fetse 349, sire; Jomanda Fan ‘E Pomp, dam; J.H. Boersma, breeder .......................... 66.310% 1. JITSKE FAN BONNIE VIEW; Holly & Auburn Skubic, owners; Auburn Skubic, rider; 3. ELIZABETH NICHOLSON (CO), riding Hidde te R; Elizabeth Nicholson, owner; Wicher 334, sire; Tonke Fan Honey Meadows Farms, dam; Olof 315, sire; Nynke R, dam; D.J. te Rietstap, breeder ..............................................63.948% Klaas & Amelies Wiersma, breeders ...........................................................................70.000% 4. PATRICIA CURRAN (NC), riding Femke Ch.; Patricia Curran, owner; Barteld, sire; Ontsje, dam; Richard Chapin, breeder ....................................................................... 61.842% Second Level Musical Freestyle 5. KIMBERLY PERKINS (NJ), riding Dautsen B.S.; Kimberly Perkins, owner; 1. ROARK; Kimberly Perkins & Ambassador Friesians, owners; Heather Mason, rider; Otte 375, sire; Meinsje, dam; R. Bijlsma-Sibma, breeder ...........................................60.500% FABE 348, sire; Ursl ‘FAN AUT’, dam; Kimberly Perkins, breeder ................................74.167%


Fourth Level Musical Freestyle

2. ELFE; Kathy Mathers, owner; Kathy Mathers, rider; Donius W., sire; Welli’s Lady Victory, dam; Dawn Boyer, breeder ........................................................ 64.123% 1. WIETZE; Lynnette Wadsworth, owner; Lynnette Wadsworth, rider; Rypke, sire; Wijke, dam; M. de Graaf, breeder ..............................................................................66.875% 3. DREAMASTER; Janet Tucker, owner; Janet Tucker, rider; Daen, sire; Tucks Bold Dream, dam; Janet Tucker, breeder .......................................................... 63.214%

Four-Year-Old and Older Stallions

Third Level Open

1. LIONHEART; Jo Shouse, owner; Pyt, sire; Jawke, dam; Jo Shouse, breeder ..................70.350% 1. ISABELLA; Tracee Horn, owner; Tracee Horn, rider; Roi Des Blues, sire; Mystic, dam; Rebecca Walden, breeder ......................................................................64.070%

Four-Year-Old and Older Maiden/Yeld Mares

1. ALCHEMY; Jo Shouse, owner; Bearend 347, sire; Jinke S, dam; Jo Shouse, breeder ..... 74.225% Training Level Adult Amateur 2. AEON; Jo Shouse, owner; Bearend 347, sire; Sietscke, dam; Jo Shouse, breeder ......... 72.700% 1. AMBER ABRECHT (OH), riding Timely Entrance; Amber Abrecht, owner; Tinus, sire; Pmc Lhiannon, dam; Amber Abrecht, breeder .........................................66.600% 3. XAOS; Cindy Hotz, owner; Erik, sire; Grieske van Stal Robedoor, dam; Jo Shouse, breeder .....................................................................................................69.000% 2. KELSEY LEMONS (OR), riding Xander; Mija Paris, owner; Victor, sire; Heidie, dam; Jeannie Pasturel, breeder ......................................................................65.400%

FEI Five-Year-Old

Second Level Adult Amateur 1. ROARK; Kimberly Perkins & Ambassador Friesians, owners; Heather Mason, rider; FABE 348, sire; Ursl ‘FAN AUT’, dam; Kimberly Perkins, breeder ........................................ 7.4 1. KATHY MATHERS (VA), riding Elfe; Kathy Mathers, owner; Donius W., sire; Welli’s Lady Victory, dam; Dawn Boyer, breeder ........................................................ 64.123% 2. ROMKE DE FEYS; David Deal, owner; Julio Mendoza, rider; Wibe 402, sire; 2. JANET TUCKER (SC), riding Dreamaster; Janet Tucker, owner; Daen, sire; Sarah, dam; G. Steven Feys, breeder ................................................................................... 7.0 Tucks Bold Dream, dam; Janet Tucker, breeder .......................................................... 63.214% Friesian Horse Society

1. TRACEE HORN (MI), riding Isabella; Tracee Horn, owner; Roi Des Blues, sire; Mystic, dam; Rebecca Walden, breeder ......................................................................64.070%

1. NAVARRE ; Julianna Newell, owner; Laura Price, Julianna Newell, rider; Laes, sire; No Account Queen, dam; Jan Dawson, breeder .......................................................... 64.737% First Level Junior/Young Rider 1. RACHEL OWENS (SC), riding Paladine of Elysium; Rachel Owens, owner; Abe Von Reh, sire; Lacey of Elysium, dam; Caroline Jones, breeder .............................68.114% First Level Adult Amateur 1. JULIANNA NEWELL (CA), riding Navarre; Julianna Newell, owner; Laes, sire; No Account Queen, dam; Jan Dawson, breeder ..........................................................64.369% Second Level Vintage Cup 1. JANET TUCKER (SC), riding Dreamaster; Janet Tucker, owner; Daen, sire; Tucks Bold Dream, dam; Janet Tucker, breeder .......................................................... 63.214%

Friesian Sport Horse Registry

Three-Year-Old Fillies 1. IZABELLA; Deanna Hertrich, owner; Nathan, sire; Nandaa’s Lucky Star, dam; Dennis Bontrager, breeder .........................................................................................70.550% 1. TIMELY ENTRANCE; Amber Abrecht, owner; Amber Abrecht, rider; Tinus, sire; Pmc Lhiannon, dam; Amber Abrecht, breeder ...........................................................66.600% 2. GABRIEL; Kelly O’Toole, owner; Garyn Heidemann, rider; Laes, sire; FV Falisa, dam; Friesian Sporthorse Association Christiana Pfeifer, breeder .........................................................................................66.400% 3. XANDER; Mija Paris, owner; Kelsey Lemons, rider; Victor, sire; Heidie, dam; Jeannie Pasturel, breeder ..........................................................................................65.400% First Level Open 1. ARAGORN; Debra Smith, owner; Debra Smith, rider; Nanne, sire; Silver Serenada, dam; Jan Miller, breeder ..................................................................64.009%

Training Level Open

First Level Open

1. PALADINE OF ELYSIUM; Rachel Owens, owner; Rachel Owens, rider; Third Level Open Abe Von Reh, sire; Lacey of Elysium, dam; Caroline Jones, breeder .............................68.114% 1. LEXINGTON; Gigha Steinman, owner; Gigha Steinman, rider; Flying W Farms Baron von Kolderveen, sire; Denver Miss, dam; Flying W Farms Inc., breeder ...........66.923%

Second Level Open First Level Adult Amateur 1. FWF BARON VON CAPRIOLI; Mary Adams, owner; Jonni Adams-Allen, rider; 1. DEBRA SMITH (OH), riding Aragorn; Debra Smith, owner; Nanne, sire; Flying W Farms Baron von Kolderveen, sire; FWF Figurine, dam; Silver Serenada, dam; Jan Miller, breeder ..................................................................64.009% Flying W Farms Inc., breeder ....................................................................................70.238%

WIETZE, owner/rider Lynnette Wadsworth (FL)—Fourth Level Mus. Freestyle (Friesian Horse Assn. NA)

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ISABELLA, owner/rider Tracee Horn (MI)—Third Level Open & AA (Friesian Sport Horse Registry)

IZABELLA, owner Deanna Hertrich (WI)—DSHB Three-Year-Old Fillies (Friesian Sport Horse Registry)

left: CHRIS WeIGl PHOtOGRAPHY; mIDDle: KARIN SteffeNS; RIGHt: mtS PHOtOGRAPHY/mARDY SOlNeR

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First Level Open

Third Level Adult Amateur


Gypsy Cob and Drum Horse Association Training Level Open

Second Level Open 1. H. WRENDITION; Molly Martin, owner; Molly Martin, rider; HS Wistar, sire; Missywilldo, dam; Charlene Summers, breeder ..........................................................66.905%

1. ECLIPSE; Lee Ann Kagy, owner; Laura Corsentino, rider; Romany King, sire; Graciela, dam; Jim Snyder, breeder ........................................................................... 72.750% Third Level Open 1. H. WRENDITION; Molly Martin, owner; Molly Martin, rider; HS Wistar, sire; Missywilldo, dam; Charlene Summers, breeder .......................................................... 65.233% First Level Open 2. H.S. WISTFUL ELEGANCE; Nicole Ringler, owner; Nicole Ringler, rider; HS Wistar, sire; 1. ECLIPSE; Lee Ann Kagy, owner; Laura Corsentino, rider; Romany King, sire; Sumptuous, dam; Charlene & Terry Summers, breeders ..............................................61.861% Graciela, dam; Jim Snyder, breeder ...........................................................................68.999%

Gypsy Horse Association, Inc. First Level Open

Training Level Adult Amateur 1. ROBYN DAVIS HAHN (NC), riding Brav-o; Robyn Davis Hahn, owner; HS Pik Brado, sire; HS Spirit, dam; Charlene Summers, breeder ................................69.200%

1. BLARNEY STONE’S SAILOR; Lise McNamara, owner; Susan & Kristin Posner, riders; Watson’s Old Horse, sire; Meadowlark, dam; Jan Anderson, breeder ......................... 63.194% First Level Adult Amateur 1. ROBYN DAVIS HAHN (NC), riding Brav-o; Robyn Davis Hahn, owner; HS Pik Brado, sire; HS Spirit, dam; Charlene Summers, breeder ................................68.472% Gypsy Vanner Horse Society 2. ELAINE THOUSAND (WI), riding Hungarian Eros; Elaine Thousand, owner; H. Bartok, sire; Deseret Halley, dam; Karen Andraska, breeder .................................65.278% 3. BEVERLY HUDDLESTON (WA), riding HPB Ellusive Star; Beverly Huddleston, owner; First Level Open HS Wistar, sire; Natures Champagne, dam; Beverly Huddleston, breeder ..................63.290% 1. I’M THE LION’S SHARE; Janette Slaughter, owner; Annie Sweet, rider; The Lion King*, sire; Biddy*, dam; Janette Slaughter, breeder .................................67.083%

1. LAKE RIDGE BRITISH STERLING; Laura Robideau, owner; Sarah Travis, rider; Kuchi Stallion, sire; Wiltshire, dam ...........................................................................60.582%

1. NICOLE RINGLER (AK), riding H.S. Wistful Elegance; Nicole Ringler, owner; HS Wistar, sire; Sumptuous, dam; Charlene & Terry Summers, breeders .....................61.861%

First Level Vintage Cup Second Level Musical Freestyle 1. KUCHI; Wendy Ricci & WR Ranch, owners; Heather Caudill, rider; The Gypsy King, sire; Bat, dam; Dennis & Cindy Thompson, breeders ........................ 65.417%

1. BEVERLY HUDDLESTON (WA), riding HPB Ellusive Star; Beverly Huddleston, owner; HS Wistar, sire; Natures Champagne, dam; Beverly Huddleston, breeder ..................63.290%

First Level Musical Freestyle Hungarian Horse Association of America

1. BRAV-O; Robyn Davis Hahn, owner; Robyn Davis Hahn, rider; HS Pik Brado, sire; HS Spirit, dam; Charlene Summers, breeder ..............................................................68.542%

Training Level Open 1. BRAV-O; Robyn Davis Hahn, owner; Rebecca Blikslager & Robyn Davis Hahn, riders; Colts/Geldings of Current Calendar Year HS Pik Brado, sire; HS Spirit, dam; Charlene Summers, breeder ................................69.800% 1. H.S. KIADAS; Laura Brewer, owner; Renoir W.F., sire; H.S. Kizaro Szereto, dam; 2. H.S. ARROW; Henrietta Morey, owner; Allison Allbaugh-Cino, rider; Laura Brewer, breeder ...............................................................................................75.000% Sempatico M, sire; Hungarian Liberty Foka, dam; Henrietta Morey, breeder ..............67.800%

First Level Open

Four-Year-Old and Older Broodmares

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1. HS KIZARO SZERETO; Lori Ramsey, owner; H.S. Kivalo, sire; 1. BRAV-O; Robyn Davis Hahn, owner; Robyn Davis Hahn, rider; HS Pik Brado, sire; Hungarian Valahara, dam; Valerie & Mark Sivertson, breeders ..................................73.200% HS Spirit, dam; Charlene Summers, breeder ..............................................................68.472% 2. HUNGARIAN EROS; Elaine Thousand, owner; Elaine Thousand, rider; H. Bartok, sire; Deseret Halley, dam; Karen Andraska, breeder ..........................................................65.278% Four-and Five-Year-Old Stallions/Geldings Materiale 1. H.S. ARROW; Henrietta Morey, owner; Allison Allbaugh-Cino, rider; 3. HPB ELLUSIVE STAR; Beverly Huddleston, owner; Beverly Huddleston, rider; Sempatico M, sire; Hungarian Liberty Foka, dam; Henrietta Morey, breeder ..............70.300% HS Wistar, sire; Natures Champagne, dam; Beverly Huddleston, breeder ..................63.290%

ARAGORN, owner/rider Debra Smith (OH)—First Level Open & AA (Friesian Sporthorse Assn.)

LEXINGTON, owner/rider Gigha Steinman (FL)—Third Level Open (Friesian Sporthorse Assn.)

KUCHI, owners Wendy Ricci and WR Ranch (FL), rider Heather Caudill (FL)—Second Level Mus. Freestyle (Gypsy Vanner Horse Soc.)

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5. ALEJANDRO; Carol & Ronnie Marroquin, owners; Deirdre Malburg, rider; Imperioso, sire; Latria D, dam; Patsy Van Etten, breeder ...........................................60.582%

Prix St. Georges Open 1. ULTRIZ INTERAGRO; Barney Enterprises LLC, owner; Vladimir Valter, rider; Nicola, sire; Otilia Interagro, dam; Fazendas Interagro Ltda., breeder ...................... 63.816% Training Level Open 2. URTIGAO; Jeanette Alff, owner; Garra Walline, rider; Urque, sire; 1. METALICO; Patricia Campbell, owner; Carrie Coe, rider; Boquete, sire; Old Juba Smar, dam; Duarte Pires de Conceicao, breeder .......................................... 63.421% Primavera RAR, dam; Raul & Alvaro Ramirez, breeders ............................................. 70.957% 3. JABUTICABA; Kathryn Gruenefeldt, owner; Kathryn Gruenefeldt, rider; 2. NOVENA 2006; Mary Jo McLeod, owner; Charlotte Morran, rider; Excelso, sire; Borladero, sire; Euzeda, dam; Rosalie Lewis, breeder ................................................62.303% Delirio II, dam; Paul Belasik, breeder ........................................................................67.550% 4. URUGUAIO AGROSAM; Jan Hutchings-Beale, owner; Jan Hutchings-Beale, rider; 3. THEOS DORAN PRLA; Linda Stenstadvold, owner; Koby Robson, rider; Fortunato do Xapuri, sire; Nalia OK, dam; Agropec. Saul Macedo, breeder ................ 62.105% Piloto Do Top, sire; Lisboeta, dam; Linda & Milton Stenstadvold, breeders ................67.200% 5. POSTULADO INTERAGRO; Cindy LeFevre, owner; Cindy LeFevre, rider; Yacht, sire; 4. KARILLO G; Susan VanLennep, owner; Susan VanLennep, rider; Favorito KG, sire; Esplendida II, dam; Fazendas Interagro Ltda., breeder ............................................. 61.053% Encantada D, dam; Brian Griggs, breeder .................................................................65.200% 5. SAPHIRO; Jennifer & Benjamin Johnson & JC Andalusians LLC owners; Hannah Pierucci Intermediate I Open & Ashley Burd, riders; Umbaba, sire; Epoca, dam; Edith Roedling Muller, breeder ....64.600% 1. TONICO DO TOP; Linda Denniston, owner; Felicitas Von Neumann-Cosel, rider; 5. REGALO; Linda Klingerman, owner; Linda Klingerman, rider; Brando MHF, sire; Emetico, sire; Jandaya Do Top, dam; T.M. Antonio, breeder .......................................64.658% Victoria MHF, dam; Robert Davis, breeder .................................................................64.600% 2. PILOTO DO TOP; Linda & Milton Stenstadvold, owners; Koby Robson, rider;

Purebred

1. FESTIVO RS; Emily Copeland, owner; Emily Copeland, rider; Gaucho III, sire; Llamadora 1, dam; Juan Rodriguez, breeder .............................................................. 68.571% 2. BOCELLI; Hilary Mendeguia & Tintagel Andalusians, owners; Jocelyn Hamann, rider; Camaron IX, sire; Anarosa De Teodoro, dam; Jill Marie Lane, breeder......................... 67.369% 3. EL ESPIRITU; Jennifer Johnson, owner; Pati Pierucci, rider; Gaucho III, sire; Ligitima V, dam; Karen Lewis, breeder........................................................................ 66.714% 4. SAPHIRO; Jennifer & Benjamin Johnson & JC Andalusians LLC, owners; Hannah Pierucci, rider; Umbaba, sire; Epoca, dam; Edith Roedling Muller, breeder ......64.474% 5. PESCADOR ESF; Pamela Pirkle, owner; Pamela Pirkle, rider; Silver Solamente, sire; Jimena De La Parra, dam; Mannela Reynolds & El Silencio Farm, breeders .................63.452%

Second Level Open 1. PESCADOR ESF; Pamela & John Pirkle, owners; Gayle Smith, rider; Silver Solamente, sire; Jimena De La Parra, dam; Mannela Reynolds, breeder ........... 65.701% 2. LEGACY’S CONQUISTADOR DEL SOL; Deborah & Ken Berger, owners; Jeffrey Lord & Tracey Winter, riders; Don Juan, sire; Lolita, dam; Leonardo & Maria Mandina, breeders ........................................................................65.238% 3. VOLUNTARIO INTERAGRO; Tracy Durham, owner; Tracy Durham, rider; Legendario Do Mirante, sire; Ninfeta Interagro, dam; Fazendas Interagro Ltda., breeder .............................................................................63.023%

Third Level Open 1. VICARO DOS PINHAIS; Regina Agren, owner; Regina Agren, rider; Peralta Dos Pinhais, sire; Quieta Dos Filhos Vent, dam; Luis Ermirio de Moraes, breeder .............68.023% 2. AVATAR; Karen Lipp & Elena Mannes, owners; Karen Lipp, rider; Malandante, sire; Noche Paloma, dam; Tina Veder, breeder ...................................................................65.000% 3. XANUR HM; Marsha Fahey, owner; William Warren, rider; Urque, sire; Cigano IV, dam; Jose Garcia, breeder ......................................................................... 64.186% 4. MEJICANO XXXIV; Merrie Wycoff, owner; Devon Wycoff, rider; Rondeno IX, sire; Mejicana XXIII, dam; Nahman Andic Ermay, breeder ................................................ 63.140%

PESCADOR ESF, owners Pamela & John Pirkle (CA), riders Gayle Smith (CA) & Pamela Pirkle (CA)—Second Level Open; First Level Vintage Cup; Res. First Level AA (Int. Andalusian & Lusitano Horse Assn.--Purebred)

Eleito, sire; Queda Do Top, dam; Antonio Toledo Mendes Pereira, breeder ..................62.368% 2. ALVARO TCV; Patricia Roark, owner; Patricia Roark, rider; Maestro, sire; Noche Paloma, dam; Tina Veder, breeder ...................................................................62.368%

Grand Prix Open 1. PENSAMENTO; Alanna Sellers, owner; Heather Kennedy, rider; Dragao II, sire; GA GA, dam; Jayne Matarazzo, breeder .....................................................................64.788%

Training Level Adult Amateur 1. LINDA KLINGERMAN (TN), riding Regalo; Linda Klingerman, owner; Brando MHF, sire; Victoria MHF, dam; Robert Davis, breeder .....................................64.600% 2. SHARON GERL (OR), riding Arana AM; Sharon Gerl, owner; Inquieto 4, sire; Jacaranda, dam; Janet Tenney, breeder .....................................................................62.400% 3. JULIE MCCLOSKEY (CA), riding Brillante; Julie McCloskey, owner; Cielo, sire; Mussica, dam; Janine Gormley, breeder .....................................................................60.800%

First Level Adult Amateur 1. EMILY COPELAND (GA), riding Festivo RS; Emily Copeland, owner; Gaucho III, sire; Llamadora 1, dam; Juan Rodriguez, breeder ............................................................. 68.571% 2. PAMELA PIRKLE (CA), riding Pescador ESF; Pamela & John Pirkle, owners; Silver Solamente, sire; Jimena De La Parra, dam; Mannela Reynolds, breeder ...........63.452% 3. LINDA KLINGERMAN (TN), riding Regalo; Linda Klingerman, owner; Brando MHF, sire; Victoria MHF, dam; Robert Davis, breeder ......................................63.167%

Prix St. Georges Adult Amateur 1. KATHRYN GRUENEFELDT (OR), riding Jabuticaba; Kathryn Gruenefeldt, owner; Borladero, sire; Euzeda, dam; Rosalie Lewis, breeder ................................................62.303%

Intermediate I Adult Amateur 1. PATRICIA ROARK (CO), riding Alvaro TCV; Patricia Roark, owner; Maestro, sire; Noche Paloma, dam; Tina Veder, breeder ...................................................................62.368%

JABUTICABA, owner/rider Kathryn Gruenefeldt (OR)—PSG AA (Int. Andalusian & Lusitano Horse Assn.--Purebred)

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SAPHIRO, owners Jennifer & Benjamin Johnson & JC Andalusians LLC (VA), rider Hannah Pierucci (VA)—Training & First Level Jr/ YR (Int. Andalusian & Lusitano Horse Assn.--Purebred)

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Training Level Junior/Young rider

Four-and Five-Year-Old Stallions/Geldings Materiale

1. HANNAH PIERUCCI (VA), riding Saphiro; Jennifer & Benjamin Johnson & JC Andalusians 1. THEOS DORAN PRLA; Linda Stenstadvold, owner; Koby Robson, rider; LLC, owners; Umbaba, sire; Epoca, dam; Edith Roedling Muller, breeder ...................64.600% Piloto Do Top, sire; Lisboeta, dam; Linda & Milton Stenstadvold, breeders ................72.200%

First Level Junior/Young rider

uSeF Four-Year-Old

1. HANNAH PIERUCCI (VA), riding Saphiro; Jennifer & Benjamin Johnson & JC Andalusians 1. THEOS DORAN PRLA; Linda Stenstadvold, owner; Koby Robson, rider; LLC, owners; Umbaba, sire; Epoca, dam; Edith Roedling Muller, breeder ...................64.474% Piloto Do Top, sire; Lisboeta, dam; Linda & Milton Stenstadvold, breeders ......................... 6.9

Third Level Junior/Young rider 1. DEVON WYCOFF (CO), riding Mejicano XXXIV; Merrie Wycoff, owner; HALF-AndALuSIAn Rondeno IX, sire; Mejicana XXIII, dam; Nahman Andic Ermay, breeder ..................... 63.140%

Training Level Open

Training Level Vintage Cup

1. DIEGO-GARCIA; Terry Johnson, owner; Michelle Stephan, rider; Q, sire; Jewel, dam; Karen Willmus & Isabel Andalus, breeders ............................................. 67.547% 1. LINDA KLINGERMAN (TN), riding Regalo; Linda Klingerman, owner; Brando MHF, sire; Victoria MHF, dam; Robert Davis, breeder .....................................64.600% 2. FUEGO AMOR; Monica Stock & Angela Tinsley, owners; Susann Regalmuto, rider; Genio III, sire; Le Goalette, dam; Diana Humphries, breeder ..................................... 67.143% 2. SHARON GERL (OR), riding Arana AM; Sharon Gerl, owner; Inquieto 4, sire; Jacaranda, dam; Janet Tenney, breeder .....................................................................62.400% 3. SE GALLIANO; Sandra Frick, owner; Sandra Frick, rider; Berraco, sire; Exelsjors Natasha, dam; Carrol Scholz, breeder .........................................................65.200%

First Level Vintage Cup

1. PAMELA PIRKLE (CA), riding Pescador ESF; Pamela & John Pirkle, owners; Silver Solamente, sire; Jimena De La Parra, dam; Mannela Reynolds, breeder ...........63.452% 2. LINDA KLINGERMAN (TN), riding Regalo; Linda Klingerman, owner; Brando MHF, sire; Victoria MHF, dam; Robert Davis, breeder ......................................63.167% 3. DANIELLE ELWOOD (IN), riding Serena II; Diana & Fred Vandeman, owners; Dorado GF, sire; Regidora, dam; Bud Nixson, breeder ................................................ 61.053%

1. DON SANTIAGO; Penny Knight, owner; Jessica Starck & Penny Knight, riders; Maruri, sire; Kyra, dam; Patricia Nolda, breeder .......................................................68.857% 2. DECADENCIA; Sharon Oehler, owner; Katherine Mashbir & Sharon Oehler, riders; Gavilan IV, sire; Gemini, dam; Bill Biggs, breeder .....................................................67.684% 3. MILANO; Maribeth Wells, owner; Maribeth Wells, rider; Donavan!, sire; Maya SC, dam; Brenda Schulte, breeder .................................................................... 66.333% 4. DUNCAN; Erin Hsu, owner; Erin Hsu, rider; Desperado C, sire; Tsincerity, dam; Gareth Selwood, breeder ...........................................................................................64.500%

1. VLADIMIR VALTER (CA), riding Ultriz Interagro; Barney Enterprises, LLC, owner; Nicola, sire; Otilia Interagro, dam; Fazendas Interagro Ltda., breeder ...................... 63.816% 2. JAN HUTCHINGS-BEALE (PA), riding Uruguaio Agrosam; Jan Hutchings-Beale, owner; Second Level Open Fortunato do Xapuri, sire; Nalia OK, dam; Agropec. Saul Macedo, breeder ................ 62.105% 1. DECADENCIA; Sharon Oehler, owner; Katherine Mashbir, rider; Gavilan IV, sire; Gemini, dam; Bill Biggs, breeder ............................................................................... 65.322% Intermediate I Vintage Cup 2. MILANO; Maribeth Wells, owner; Maribeth Wells, rider; Donavan!, sire; 1. PATRICIA ROARK (CO), riding Alvaro TCV; Patricia Roark, owner; Maestro, sire; Maya SC, dam; Brenda Schulte, breeder ....................................................................63.023% Noche Paloma, dam; Tina Veder, breeder ...................................................................62.368% 3. HC SANGRIA; Barbara Hedgepeth, owner; Barbara Hedgepeth, rider; Teonado, sire; Dude’s Golden Beauty, dam; Mikel Copeland, breeder ...............................................62.558% Second Level Musical Freestyle 4. DON SANTIAGO; Penny Knight, owner; Jessica Starck & Penny Knight, riders; 1. SALSA MERENGUE MSM; Carla Shown, owner; Carla Shown, rider; Maruri, sire; Kyra, dam; Patricia Nolda, breeder ........................................................61.190% Jerezano D, sire; Catalina, dam; Carla Shown, breeder ...............................................67.917%

Third Level Musical Freestyle

Third Level Open

Grand Prix Musical Freestyle

Prix St. Georges Open

1. GIBRALTAR; Ellinwood Brown Miegel, owner; Virginia Moon, rider; Luceno VI, sire; 1. ALEJANDRO; Carol & Ronnie Marroquin, owners; Deirdre Malburg, rider; Granadina, dam; Manuel Insua, breeder ...................................................................63.953% Imperioso, sire; Latria D, dam; Patsy Van Etten, breeder ...........................................63.438% 2. JUBILEE BANJO; Frances Carbonnel, owner; Jessica Swenson & Frances 2. MEJICANO XXXIV; Merrie Wycoff, owner; Devon Wycoff, rider; Rondeno IX, sire; Carbonnel, riders; My Valentino, sire; Paddy, dam; Gari Epp, breeder ........................60.665% Mejicana XXIII, dam; Nahman Andic Ermay, breeder ................................................ 61.979% 1. GEM’S AMIGO; Jan Burke, owner; Lily Wilson, rider; Bravio, sire; Gay Gem, dam; 1. OYENTE’; Harry Butler, owner; Elly Schobel, rider; Imperiso D, sire; Denise Trudell, breeder .............................................................................................. 63.158% Alhambra VIII, dam; Richard Denham, breeder ......................................................... 65.281%

Two-Year-Old Fillies

Training Level Adult Amateur

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1. GLORIOSA DELENN AT; Cynthia & Craig Roberts, owners; Invasor III, sire; 1. SANDRA FRICK (MT), riding SE Galliano; Sandra Frick, owner; Berraco, sire; Habana XXV, dam; Ellen Amos, breeder .....................................................................65.500% Exelsjors Natasha, dam; Carrol Scholz, breeder .........................................................65.200%

DON SANTIAGO, owner Penny Knight (IL), riders Jessica Starck (IL) & Penny Knight (IL)—First Level Open (Int. Andalusian & Lusitano Horse Assn.—Half-Andalusian)

GIBRALTAR, owner Ellinwood Brown Miegel (FL), rider Virginia Moon (AL)—Third Level Open, AA, & Vintage Cup (Int. Andalusian & Lusitano Horse Assn.—Half-Andalusian)

SE GALLIANO, owner/rider Sandra Frick (MT)—Training Level AA & Vintage Cup (Int. Andalusian & Lusitano Horse Assn.—Half-Andalusian)

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First Level Open


First Level Adult Amateur 1. ERIN HSU (KY), riding Duncan; Erin Hsu, owner; Desperado C, sire; Tsincerity, dam; Gareth Selwood, breeder ...........................................................................................64.500%

International Georgian Grande Horse registry Training Level Open

1. BARBARA HEDGEPETH (NC), riding HC Sangria; Barbara Hedgepeth, owner; Teonado, sire; Dude’s Golden Beauty, dam; Mikel Copeland, breeder .........................62.558%

1. FWF BARONESS VON BALLARINA; Gigi Nutter, owner; Cassidy Nutter, rider; Flying W Farms Baron von Kolderveen, sire; Flying W Farms Dance For Roses, dam; George Wagner, breeder ............................................................................................66.957%

Third Level Adult Amateur

First Level Open

Second Level Adult Amateur

1. VIRGINIA MOON (AL), riding Gibraltar; Ellinwood Brown Miegel, owner; 1. FLYING W FARMS PRINCESS STAR ON FIRE; Melinda Pesci, owner; Melinda Pesci, rider; Luceno VI, sire; Granadina, dam; Manuel Insua, breeder ...........................................63.953% Pieter fan Lutke Peinjum, sire; Starlet Ridge, dam; Flying W Farms Inc., breeder .......64.211%

Third Level Junior/Young rider

First Level Adult Amateur 1. JESSICA SWENSON (CO), riding Jubilee Banjo; Frances Carbonnel, owner; My Valentino, sire; Paddy, dam; Gari Epp, breeder ....................................................60.789% 1. MELINDA PESCI (NJ), riding Flying W Farms Princess Star on Fire; Melinda Pesci, owner; Pieter fan Lutke Peinjum, sire; Starlet Ridge, dam; Flying W Farms Inc., breeder .......64.211% Training Level Vintage Cup 1. SANDRA FRICK (MT), riding SE Galliano; Sandra Frick, owner; Berraco, sire; Training Level Junior/Young rider Exelsjors Natasha, dam; Carrol Scholz, breeder .........................................................65.200% 1. CASSIDY NUTTER (GA), riding FWF Baroness von Ballarina; Gigi Nutter, owner; Flying W Farms Baron von Kolderveen, sire; Flying W Farms Dance For Roses, dam; Second Level Vintage Cup George Wagner, breeder ............................................................................................66.957% 1. BARBARA HEDGEPETH (NC), riding HC Sangria; Barbara Hedgepeth, owner; Teonado, sire; Dude’s Golden Beauty, dam; Mikel Copeland, breeder .........................62.558%

Irish draught Horse Society of north America

1. VIRGINIA MOON (AL), riding Gibraltar; Ellinwood Brown Miegel, owner; Luceno VI, sire; Granadina, dam; Manuel Insua, breeder ...........................................63.953% First Level Open 1. RICKOSHEA; Heather Jans, owner; Heather Jans, rider; King of Hearts, sire; Josa Canella, dam; Heather Jans, breeder ...................................................................71.222% First Level Musical Freestyle 1. MILANO; Maribeth Wells, owner; Maribeth Wells, rider; Donavan!, sire; Maya SC, dam; Brenda Schulte, breeder .....................................................................74.167% Second Level Open 1. RICKOSHEA; Heather Jans, owner; Heather Jans, rider; King of Hearts, sire; Second Level Musical Freestyle Josa Canella, dam; Heather Jans, breeder ..................................................................66.053% 1. MILANO; Maribeth Wells, owner; Maribeth Wells, rider; Donavan!, sire; Maya SC, dam; Brenda Schulte, breeder ....................................................................66.042% First Level Adult Amateur 2. CLEOPATRA JONES; Susanne Frahm, owner; Susanne Frahm, rider; Caruso J, sire; 1. HEATHER JANS (IL), riding Rickoshea; Heather Jans, owner; King of Hearts, sire; Telasecret, dam; Shellie Garms, breeder ....................................................................65.469% Josa Canella, dam; Heather Jans, breeder ...................................................................71.222% 3. ESPEJO MI AMISTAD; Valerie Jefferis, owner; Valerie Jefferis, rider; Celo, sire; Oakknoll Halianna, dam; Dennis Counts, breeder .....................................................64.792% Second Level Adult Amateur 1. HEATHER JANS (IL), riding Rickoshea; Heather Jans, owner; King of Hearts, sire; Third Level Musical Freestyle Josa Canella, dam; Heather Jans, breeder ..................................................................66.053% 1. JUBILEE BANJO; Frances Carbonnel, owner; Jessica Swenson, rider; My Valentino, sire; Paddy, dam; Gari Epp, breeder .................................................... 67.750% First Level Vintage Cup

Fourth Level Musical Freestyle 1. GEM’S AMIGO; Jan Burke, owner; Lily Wilson, rider; Bravio, sire; Gay Gem, dam; Denise Trudell, breeder ..............................................................................................64.844%

International Freiesian Show Horse Association Third Level Open

1. HEATHER JANS (IL), riding Rickoshea; Heather Jans, owner; King of Hearts, sire; Josa Canella, dam; Heather Jans, breeder ...................................................................71.222%

Second Level Vintage Cup 1. HEATHER JANS (IL), riding Rickoshea; Heather Jans, owner; King of Hearts, sire; Josa Canella, dam; Heather Jans, breeder ..................................................................66.053%

Two-Year-Old Fillies

1. BAUKE; Suzanne Walker, owner; Jodi Pearson-Keating, rider; Jillis, sire; 1. SNOWY O’MOMENT; Laura Gravatt, owner; Snowford O’Donnell, sire; Iemk, dam; D. Melenboer, breeder .............................................................................67.558% Revealing moment, dam; Laura Gravatt, breeder ...................................................... 71.700%

DUNCAN, owner/rider Erin Ryder Hsu (KY)—First Level AA (Int. Andalusian & Lusitano Horse Assn.—HalfAndalusian)

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JUBILEE BANJO, owner Frances Carbonnel (CO), riders Jessica Swenson (CO) & Frances Carbonnel (CO)—Third Level Jr/YR & Mus. Freestyle; Res. Third Level Open (Int. Andalusian & Lusitano Horse Assn.—Half-Andalusian)

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ISr/Oldenburg registry of north America Training Level Open 1. RASHKA; Kenneth Borden, owner; Kenneth Borden, rider; GP Raymeister, sire; Tashka, dam; Kenneth Borden, breeder ..................................................................... 79.130% 2. SIR DONALD; Summit Sporthorses LTD, owner; Michael Bragdell, rider; Scimitar, sire; Ilizaria, dam; Ilona English, breeder ................................................... 71.000% 3. BELLA LUNA GP; Ginna Frantz, owner; Agata Rekucka & Kassandra Barteau, riders; Lehnsritter, sire; Tini’s Avenger, dam; Melissa Murff, breeder ....................................70.800% 4. WINTER ROSE; Jennifer Crandall, owner; Jennifer Crandall, rider; Winterprinz, sire; Croix D’Or, dam; Jennifer Crandall, breeder ..............................................................70.600% 4. BELISARI VT; Heather Will, owner; Lauren Read & C. Michelle Folden, riders; Baladin d’Oc, sire; Whitney, dam; Virginia Tech Foundation, breeder ........................70.600%

Intermediate II Open 1. FABIO; Kristy Truebenbach Lund, owner; Kristy Truebenbach Lund & John Zopatti, riders; West Coast, sire; Doramber, dam; Judy Arnold, breeder ............ 63.421%

Grand Prix Open 1. FABIO; Kristy Truebenbach Lund, owner; Kristy Truebenbach Lund, rider; West Coast, sire; Doramber, dam; Judy Arnold, breeder ............................................ 61.702%

Training Level Adult Amateur

Third Level Open

1. RASHKA; Kenneth Borden, owner; Kenneth Borden, rider; GP Raymeister, sire; Tashka, dam; Kenneth Borden, breeder ..................................................................... 67.051% 2. RAVE REVIEW; DeeDee Estes, owner; DeeDee Estes, rider; Rubinesque, sire; Mikimoto, dam; Rebecca Riedling, breeder ................................................................66.667% 3. DEFIANCE; Rebecca Leatherdale, owner; Rebecca Leatherdale, rider; Duellglanz, sire; Annie, dam; Marty Hunt, breeder ....................................................64.245% 4. ARTISTIC; Martine Duff, owner; Martine Duff, rider; Art Deco, sire; Celebration, dam; Elizabeth Potter-Hall, breeder ......................................................63.462% 5. DER RADETZKY MOONBEAM; Ashley & Catherine Zatloukal, owners; Ashley Zatloukal, rider; Der Radetzky, sire; Misbang, dam; K. & D. Zarintash, breeders ........62.934%

Fourth Level Adult Amateur 1. HILARI FLEMING (NV), riding Coeur de Vie; Hilari Fleming, owner; Coeur D’Amour, sire; Viva, dam; Becky Duckels, breeder ...........................................65.682%

Prix St. Georges Adult Amateur 1. CHRISTY SCOTCH (AL), riding Kontessa; Christy Scotch, owner; Kevekko, sire; Krystal Windrush, dam; Leslie Smollen, breeder ........................................................ 60.812%

Intermediate II Adult Amateur 1. KRISTY TRUEBENBACH LUND (FL), riding Fabio; Kristy Truebenbach Lund, owner; West Coast, sire; Doramber, dam; Judy Arnold, breeder ............................................ 63.421%

Fourth Level Open Grand Prix Adult Amateur 1. COEUR DE VIE; Hilari Fleming, owner; Kathi Haworth & Hilari Fleming, riders; Coeur D’Amour, sire; Viva, dam; Becky Duckels, breeder ...........................................66.023% 1. KRISTY TRUEBENBACH LUND (FL), riding Fabio; Kristy Truebenbach Lund, owner; West Coast, sire; Doramber, dam; Judy Arnold, breeder ............................................ 61.702% 2. MAJESTIC’S BLACK PEARL; Ylva Axelsson, owner; Ylva Axelsson, rider; Magellan, sire; Prelude, dam; Karen Meier-Pollard, breeder ..............................................................62.499% Training Level Junior/Young rider Prix St. Georges Open

1. AUTUMN SAUNDERS (OR), riding Oliver Twist; Autumn Saunders, owner; Conquestador, sire; Tiny Lark, dam; Lowell Hildreth, breeder ....................................64.800%

1. PACINO; Cecelia Stewart, owner; Christopher Hickey, rider; Parabol, sire; Corthena, dam; Hilltop Farm Inc., breeder .................................................................65.132% First Level Junior/Young rider 2. KONTESSA; Christy Scotch, owner; Christy Scotch, rider; Kevekko, sire; 1. EMILY LAYESKI (IL), riding Friedensfest; Teresa Simpson, owner; Krystal Windrush, dam; Leslie Smollen, breeder ........................................................ 60.812% Festrausch *, sire; Czar’s Precious Lacey, dam; Denise Bryant, breeder ....................64.333% 2. RACHAEL BOARDMAN (VT), riding Cor’Vette; Rachael Boardman, owner; Cor Noir, sire; Whimsey, dam; Joan Lavallee, breeder ................................................ 63.158% Intermediate I Open 3. ANECIA HOFFIELD (PA), riding Mazur; Anecia Hoffield, owner; Makuba, sire; 1. IOLANTHE; Laura Haas, owner; Jan Hutchings-Beale, rider; Idocus, sire; Geranie, dam; Klaus & Carole Blesenthal, breeders ...................................................60.855% Dynamic, dam; Jan Hutchings-Beale, breeder ...........................................................64.474%

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1. JENNIFER CRANDALL (CA), riding Winter Rose; Jennifer Crandall, owner; Winterprinz, sire; Croix D’Or, dam; Jennifer Crandall, breeder ..................................70.600% 2. MARNEY SPELLMAN (CA), riding Saturday’s Song; Marney Spellman, owner; Sandro’s Song, sire; I’m a Doll, dam; Patricia Klaus, breeder ....................................69.800% 3. JANIE MONTGOMERY (AL), riding Isolde; Janie Montgomery, owner; Opus, sire; Bashka, dam; Jane Dunlap, breeder ..........................................................................68.800% 4. JILL CAMPBELL (OR), riding Chinook; Jill Campbell, owner; Conquistador, sire; First Level Open Luminaire, dam; Jill Campbell, breeder .....................................................................67.400% 1. RASHKA; Kenneth Borden, owner; Kenneth Borden, rider; GP Raymeister, sire; 5. MARTHA DESPAIN (CO), riding Sweet Addiction; Martha Despain, owner; Tashka, dam; Kenneth Borden, breeder ..................................................................... 78.333% Wertherson, sire; Southern Sultana, dam; Frances Flohr, breeder ..............................66.000% 2. BELLA LUNA GP; Ginna Frantz, owner; Endel Ots, Agata Rekucka & Kassandra Barteau, riders; Lehnsritter, sire; Tini’s Avenger, dam; Melissa Murff, breeder ............71.579% First Level Adult Amateur 3. RIGOBERTO; Lynn Eastburn, owner; Pamela Thompson, rider; Riverman, sire; 1. ELIZABETH MEIGS (PA), riding The Duke of Glenmore; Elizabeth Meigs, owner; Cherokee Sable, dam; Cassandra Mahoney, breeder ...................................................70.930% Contucci, sire; Beatrice, dam; Richard Ellis, breeder .................................................68.925% 4. OWEN; Dorothy Skye, owner; Kathleen Kopp, rider; Opus, sire; Roma I, dam; 2. JENNIFER CRANDALL (CA), riding Winter Rose; Jennifer Crandall, owner; Kenneth Borden, breeder ...........................................................................................69.474% Winterprinz, sire; Croix D’Or, dam; Jennifer Crandall, breeder ..................................68.000% 5. THE DUKE OF GLENMORE; Elizabeth Meigs, owner; Elizabeth Meigs, rider; 3. ANDREA LEWIS (UT), riding Beaumont; Andrea Lewis, owner; Bolivar, sire; Contucci, sire; Beatrice, dam; Richard Ellis, breeder .................................................68.925% Phoebe, dam; Jan & Gary Lawrence, breeders ........................................................... 66.167% 4. SHEILA HATCH (CA), riding Diva Starr; Sheila Hatch, owner; Domiro, sire; Starr Vaughn Bradee, dam; Michele Vaughn, breeder ................................................64.869% Second Level Open 5. ASHLEY EBERHARDT (CO), riding Steel Magnolia; Ashley, Brenda & Allison 1. RASHKA; Kenneth Borden, owner; Kenneth Borden, rider; GP Raymeister, sire; Eberhardt, owners; Frowind, sire; Wiebe, dam; Vanessa Carlson, breeder ..................64.857% Tashka, dam; Kenneth Borden, breeder ..................................................................... 71.469% 2. D’ARTAGNON; Meredith Michelfelder, owner; Cathy Zappe, rider; Der Radetzky, sire; Debutante, dam; Meredith Michelfelder, breeder ........................................................66.711% Second Level Adult Amateur 1. KATHRYN KRUEMMLING (PA), riding Dahlia; Kathryn Kruemmling, owner; 3. OWEN; Dorothy Skye, owner; Kathleen Kopp, rider; Opus, sire; Roma I, dam; K Davignport, sire; Lynn’s Challenge, dam; Jody Vesty, breeder .................................... 62.973% enneth Borden, breeder ............................................................................................. 66.109% 4. SARA; Gwen Forsythe, owner; Stephanie Field, rider; Pharaoh, sire; W.C. Roxanne, dam; Susan Thomas, breeder ..............................................................65.811% Third Level Adult Amateur 1. DEEDEE ESTES (OR), riding Rave Review; DeeDee Estes, owner; Rubinesque, sire; 5. WHIMSICAL; Michele Renshaw, owner; Michele Renshaw, rider; Walldorf, sire; Mikimoto, dam; Rebecca Riedling, breeder ................................................................66.667% Whisper, dam; Marie MacDonald & M. Peccolo, breeders ............................................65.119% 2. MARTINE DUFF (SC), riding Artistic; Martine Duff, owner; Art Deco, sire; Celebration, dam; Elizabeth Potter-Hall, breeder ......................................................63.462%


Second Level Junior/Young rider

First Level Musical Freestyle

Training Level Vintage Cup

Second Level Musical Freestyle

1. JENNIFER CRANDALL (CA), riding Winter Rose; Jennifer Crandall, owner; Winterprinz, sire; Croix D’Or, dam; Jennifer Crandall, breeder ..................................70.600% 2. ROBIN BRUECKMANN (NC), riding Lord Baltimore; Robin Brueckmann, owner; Lord Sinclair, sire; Fancy Ruler, dam; Arthur Greenwood, breeder .............................69.030% 3. JANIE MONTGOMERY (AL), riding Isolde; Janie Montgomery, owner; Opus, sire; Bashka, dam; Jane Dunlap, breeder ..........................................................................68.800% 4. CYNDI CRAIG (TX), riding Faeryn; Cyndi Craig, owner; Frohwind, sire; Sonny’s Mona Lisa+, dam; Cyndi Craig, breeder ......................................................64.879% 5. ELIZABETH HOGER (IL), riding Rmani; Elizabeth Hoger, owner; Royal Prince, sire; Tiramisu, dam; Kyle Karnosh, breeder .......................................... 63.957%

1. ALIEA; Sonya & John Hunt, owners; Sonya Hunt, rider; Art Deco, sire; Chloe, dam; Tiffany Hattler, breeder ..........................................................................69.896% 2. RASHKA; Kenneth Borden, owner; Kenneth Borden, rider; GP Raymeister, sire; Tashka, dam; Kenneth Borden, breeder .....................................................................69.583% 3. WHIMSICAL; Michele Renshaw, owner; Michele Renshaw, rider; Walldorf, sire; Whisper, dam; Marie MacDonald & M. Peccolo, breeders ........................................... 67.813%

First Level Vintage Cup

Grand Prix Musical Freestyle

Third Level Musical Freestyle 1. FLANNERY; Valerie Wheeler, owner; Valerie Wheeler, rider; For the Future, sire; Rastenruhe, dam; Kelley Wachter, breeder ................................................................63.958%

1. KATHLEEN KOPP (WI), riding Owen; Dorothy Skye, owner; Opus, sire; Roma I, dam; Kenneth Borden, breeder .....................................................................69.474% 2. JENNIFER CRANDALL (CA), riding Winter Rose; Jennifer Crandall, owner; Winterprinz, sire; Croix D’Or, dam; Jennifer Crandall, breeder ..................................68.000% 3. LYNN JENDROWSKI (VA), riding G.Q. Romeo; Lynn Jendrowski & Edith Chamberlin, owners; J Quest, sire; Florenza of RebelsRest, dam; Lynn Jendrowski & Edith Chamberlin, breeders .........................................................66.000% 4. JEAN NIX (FL), riding Knickerbacher; Jean Nix & Ann Sterling Hart, owners; Contucci, sire; Katrina, dam; Ann Sterling Hart, breeder ........................................... 61.974% 5. CATHERINE JACOB (OH), riding Godiva; N. Wayne Quarles, owner; Gonzo I, sire; Dilligirl, dam; N. Wayne Quarles, breeder ................................................................. 61.389%

1. GRANDE CELESTE; Theresa Siess, owner; Theresa Siess, rider; Grande Saber, sire; Zenobia, dam; Joan Watt, breeder .............................................................................62.500%

Third Level Vintage Cup

Yearling Fillies

Colts/Geldings of Current Calendar Year 1. ROTENDRO II; Kenneth Borden, owner; Rashka, sire; Contendra, dam; Kenneth Borden & Little Bit Farm Inc., breeders .......................................................79.400% 2. TIAMO’S GAUGUIN; Kenneth Borden & Little Bit Farm Inc., owners; Tiamo Trocadero, sire; O’She’s Gauguin, dam; Kenneth Borden, breeder ..................78.600%

Yearling Colts/Geldings

1. VADER; Laurie McLaughlin, owner; Versache, sire; O’ Pretty Lady, dam; Laurie McLaughlin, breeder .......................................................................................77.450% 2. RIESLING CCF; Chris Roseberry, owner; Royal Prince, sire; Akino, dam; Second Level Vintage Cup Chris Roseberry, breeder ........................................................................................... 77.350% 1. KATHLEEN KOPP (WI), riding Owen; Dorothy Skye, owner; Opus, sire; 3. RHETT BUTLER; Regina Nelson, owner; Royal Prince, sire; Work of Art, dam; Roma I, dam; Kenneth Borden, breeder ..................................................................... 66.109% Regina Nelson, breeder .............................................................................................76.300% 1. DEEDEE ESTES (OR), riding Rave Review; DeeDee Estes, owner; Rubinesque, sire; 1. RAQUEL MWF; Meredith Michelfelder, owner; Royal Prince, sire; Reminisce, dam; Mikimoto, dam; Rebecca Riedling, breeder ................................................................66.667% Meredith Michelfelder, breeder ..................................................................................78.050% 2. RUBY TUESDAY; Tracey Schork, owner; Reesling, sire; Liberty’s Party Girl, dam; Fourth Level Vintage Cup Tracey Schork, breeder .............................................................................................. 76.100% 1. HILARI FLEMING (NV), riding Coeur de Vie; Hilari Fleming, owner; Coeur D’Amour, sire; 3. PRIMAROSA; Joan Watt, owner; Popeye, sire; Why Not Me, dam; Viva, dam; Becky Duckels, breeder ............................................................................65.682% Kristin DeLuca, breeder .............................................................................................75.000%

Intermediate I Vintage Cup

Two-Year-Old Colts/Geldings

1. JAN HUTCHINGS-BEALE (PA), riding Iolanthe; Laura Haas, owner; Idocus, sire; 1. MY FLING; Lee Kuiphof-Thome, owner; Masterpiece, sire; Shirley, dam; Dynamic, dam; Jan Hutchings-Beale, breeder ...........................................................64.474% Kenneth Borden, breeder ...........................................................................................79.000%

FRIEDENSFEST, owner Teresa Simpson (IL), rider Emily Layeski (IL)—First Level Jr/YR (ISR/Oldenburg Reg. NA)

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OWEN, owner Dorothy Skye (WI), rider Kathleen Kopp (WI)—First & Second Level Vintage Cup (ISR/Oldenburg Reg. NA)

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1. TAYLOR CUNNINGHAM (ID), riding Irrwisch; Taylor Cunningham, owner; 1. BELLA LUNA GP; Ginna Frantz, owner; Agata Rekucka & Kassandra Impresario, sire; Syn’s Fling, dam; Joan Corsberg, breeder ........................................63.036% Barteau, riders; Lehnsritter, sire; Tini’s Avenger, dam; Melissa Murff, breeder ........... 76.146% 2. ASHLEY HOLMES (ID), riding Incantaro; Ashley Holmes, owner; Impresario, sire; 2. INCANTARO; Ashley Holmes, owner; Ashley Holmes, rider; Impresario, sire; Pizzaz, dam; Joan Corsberg, breeder ......................................................................... 61.667% Pizzaz, dam; Joan Corsberg, breeder .........................................................................64.688% 3. GODIVA; N. Wayne Quarles, owner; Catherine Jacob, rider; Gonzo I, sire; Dilligirl, dam; N. Wayne Quarles, breeder ................................................................. 64.167% Third Level Junior/Young rider 4. PIA; Christine Kancius, owner; Christine Kancius, rider; Pharaoh, sire; 1. ASHLEY ZATLOUKAL (MD), riding Der Radetzky Moonbeam; Ashley & Catherine Capriole, dam; Susan Thomas, breeder ...................................................................... 63.333% Zatloukal, owners; Der Radetzky, sire; Misbang, dam; K. & D. Zarintash, breeders ....62.934%


2. FREEDANCE; Jenna Stern, owner; Freestyle, sire; Dalliance, dam; KWPn of north America Jenna Stern, breeder .................................................................................................78.250% 3. ROSSER MWF; Meredith Michelfelder, owner; Royal Prince, sire; Reminisce, dam; Meredith & Chris Michelfelder, breeders ..................................................................... 77.375% Training Level Open 1. ZULFT SCF; Heather Mason, owner; Heather Mason, rider; Vift Keur, sire; Marie Louise, dam; Carlos & Karin Jimenez, breeders ................................................ 73.557% Two-Year-Old Fillies 2. BAD BOY; Dantia Benson, owner; Dantia Benson, rider; Olivi, sire; 1. FRESCA; Stacie Coder, owner; Freestyle, sire; Freedame, dam; Stacie Coder, breeder ....76.175% Lotte, dam; M. Tijssen, breeder ................................................................................. 72.857% 2. RED RED WINE; Tracey Schork, owner; Reesling, sire; Liberty’s Party Girl, dam; 3. VAINQUEUR E; Dallas Van Stratten, owner; Dallas Van Stratten, rider; Tracey Schork, breeder ..............................................................................................75.200% Welt Hit II, sire; Rena, dam; Empelaer Stoeterij, breeder ..........................................70.800% 3. AQUA JP; Caroline Bean, owner; Kathryn Fleming-Kuhn & Caroline Bean, riders; Sir Sinclair, sire; Fiana, dam; Peggy & Jim Mills, breeders ..........................................70.800% Three-Year-Old Colts/Geldings 5. ASPEN; Barbara Crabbe, owner; Barbara Crabbe, rider; Flemmingh, sire; 1. PHINN; Susan Cummings, owner; Perez, sire; Dunora, dam; Phoenix, dam; Diane Stack, breeder ..........................................................................70.400% Susan Cummings, breeder ......................................................................................... 71.900% 5. ZODESSA; Gabriela Glumac, owner; Gabriela Glumac, rider; Rousseau, sire; 2. PARK AVENUE; Patrick Hudson, owner; Perez, sire; Dunari, dam; Odessa, dam; A.M. Weemen, breeder .........................................................................70.400% Patrick Hudson, breeder .............................................................................................71.100%

First Level Open

Four-Year-Old and Older Stallions

Four-Year-Old and Older Maiden/Yeld Mares

Second Level Open

1. ZANIA; Jami Kment, owner; Jami Kment, rider; Sir Sinclair, sire; 1. DULCINEA; Diane Welling, owner; Domiro, sire; Weinblume, dam; Melody, dam; B.J. Odink, breeder ..............................................................................70.584% Joann Smith, breeder ................................................................................................ 79.475% 2. VALENCIA; Olav Drehn, owner; Olav Drehn, rider; Florett AS, sire; 2. WINDLASS; Marissa Burton, owner; Warsteiner 946, sire; Whirligig, dam; Manou, dam; J.T.M. Raaijmakers, breeder .................................................................68.929% Anne Ramsay, breeder ...............................................................................................78.700% 3. VIVAGONDA; Laureen & Cristy Wilkerson, owners; Jessica Wisdom, rider; 3. RAZIA; Lisa Nasrullah, owner; Rockefeller, sire; D’Alliendra, dam; Florett AS, sire; Hilgonda, dam; J. Bijlsma-V Beek, breeder ....................................... 67.322% Margaret Judy, breeder ............................................................................................. 77.200% 4. WROXY; Andrea Marek, owner; Brooke Voldbaek & Andrea Marek, riders; Nassau, sire; Lunas Luck, dam; Brooke Voldbaek, breeder .........................................66.770% Three-Year-Old Colts/Geldings Materiale 5. KODIAK; Parker House, owner; Parker House, rider; Eusebio, sire; Femke, dam; 1. PARK AVENUE; Patrick Hudson, owner; Patrick Billes, rider; Perez, sire; J. Janssen, breeder ....................................................................................................65.000% Dunari, dam; Patrick Hudson, breeder ......................................................................70.600%

Third Level Open 1. WINSOR; Nicole Bellah, owner; Nicole Bellah, rider; San Remo, sire; Para Lady, dam; W. Janssen, breeder ......................................................................... 71.628% 1. KALANDER BOY; Sharon Hess, owner; Sharon Hess, rider; Kevekko, sire; 2. WESTER; Dixie Montgomery, owner; Dixie Montgomery, rider; Rhodium, sire; Shirly, dam; Kenneth Borden, breeder .......................................................................75.300% Sindy, dam; B. de Leeuw, breeder .............................................................................. 68.372% 2. LORD BALTIMORE; Robin Brueckmann, owner; Robin Brueckmann, rider; 3. VIRTUOSO; Valerie Colsant, owner; Valerie Colsant, rider; Ferro, sire; Lord Sinclair, sire; Fancy Ruler, dam; Arthur Greenwood, breeder .............................74.300% Davinesse, dam; Kimberly & Mark Carter, breeders ...................................................67.439% 4. VINCERE; Gigi Nutter, owner; Gigi Nutter, rider; Ferro, sire; Katinka, dam; Julie Haralson, breeder ..............................................................................................67.179% Four-and Five-Year-Old Mares Materiale 5. ROMINCKA; Carol & Clare Krska, owner; Clare Krska, rider; Welt Hit II, sire; 1. ROHSALINA; Trisha DeRosa, owner; Jaclyn Sicoli, rider; Royal Prince, sire; La-Libelle, dam; L. Martens, breeders ........................................................................ 66.651% Carousel, dam; Janice Barnes, breeder ......................................................................74.400%

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DULCINEA, owner Diane Welling (OH)—DSHB Four-Year-Old & Older Maiden/Yeld Mares (ISR/Oldenburg Reg. NA)

KALANDER BOY, owner/rider Sharon Hess (PA)— Materiale Four- & Five-Year-Old Stallions/Geldings (ISR/Oldenburg Reg. NA)

ZANIA, owner/rider Jami Kment (NE)—Second Level Open (KWPN of North America)

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1. HARMONY’S ARMANI; Harmony Sporthorses, owner; Leslie Webb, rider; 1. RASHKA; Kenneth Borden, owner; GP Raymeister, sire; Tashka, dam; Sydney, sire; Ramona, dam; N.W.J. Krol, breeder ........................................................74.167% Kenneth Borden, breeder ........................................................................................... 83.725% 2. ZIDANE; Kerri Stevens, owner; Kimberly Schisler, Kerri Stevens & Anneliese Vogt Harber, riders; Rousseau, sire; Marina, dam; J. Gloudemans, breeder ................ 73.333% 3. WINSOME; Yvette Pickrell, owner; Yvette Pickrell, rider; Obelisk, sire; Four-Year-Old and Older broodmares Jodena, dam; W.M. van der AA, breeder .................................................................... 73.027% 1. O SO FRIENDLY; Kenneth Borden, owner; Opus, sire; Friendly Furiosa, dam; 4. ZODESSA; Gabriela Glumac, owner; Gabriela Glumac, rider; Rousseau, sire; Kenneth Borden, breeder ...........................................................................................80.350% Odessa, dam; A.M. Weemen, breeder ..........................................................................71.143% 2. CONTENDRA; Kenneth Borden, owner; Contendro I, sire; O Pretty Lady, dam; 5. VJERAKELLY; Diane Stack, owner; Diane Stack, rider; Inspekteur, sire; Kenneth Borden, breeder ...........................................................................................80.000% Kelly, dam; H.B.C. Stal, breeder .................................................................................70.395%


Fourth Level Open 1. WARSTEINER; Heather Mason, owner; Heather Mason, rider; Riverman - ISF, sire; Welona, dam; H. Davelaar, breeder ........................................................................... 72.093% 2. VINDICATOR; Barbara Breen-Gurley, owner; Barbara Breen-Gurley, rider; OO Seven, sire; Rendezvous, dam; Natalie Bryant, breeder .......................................68.473% 3. TITUS DG; DG Bar Ranch Inc., owner; Chelsey Sibley, rider; Jazz, sire; Colimbria, dam; DG Bar Ranch Inc., breeder ..............................................................65.712% 4. SAM GERIDA; Chris Federer, owner; Chris Federer, rider; Metall, sire; N. Rosa-Gerida, dam; J. Hermanussen, breeder ..........................................................65.122% 5. VERMEER; Charles Smith, owner; Jennifer Roth, rider; Jazz, sire; Herasja, dam; Paardencentrum De Dalhoeve, breeder .......................................................................65.116%

Prix St. Georges Open 1. VITO; Jennifer Huber, owner; Jennifer Huber, rider; Jazz, sire; Matouf, dam; W.J. Schutte, breeder .................................................................................................66.842% 1. WISH; Frank Allgauer, owner; Patricia Becker, rider; Flemmingh, sire; My Fonsa, dam; J. van Wanroy, breeder ....................................................................66.842% 3. EURO PRO PACHO; Anne Howard, owner; Anne Howard, rider; Ijsselmeer Ikepono, sire; C Quintessence, dam; Deborah Harrison, breeder ................66.711% 4. MOROCCO; Barb Shaub & Shaub-Ellison Co., owners; McCall Shaub, rider; Zeoliet, sire; Halekulani, dam; Deborah Harrison, breeder ........................................66.053% 5. URITHMIC; Heather Mason, owner; Heather Mason, rider; Jazz, sire; Ivonne II, dam; H.G.A.M. Ten Doeschate, breeder ...................................................... 65.921%

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Intermediate I Open 1. PRINCE; Kylee Lourie, owner; Victoria Fernalld, rider; Hemmingway, sire; Wimpel, dam; J.J. Pen-Dogterom, breeder ................................................................. 67.632% 2. URITHMIC; Heather Mason, owner; Heather Mason, rider; Jazz, sire; Ivonne II, dam; H.G.A.M. Ten Doeschate, breeder ......................................................67.500% 3. LUCARLOS; Tyra Vernon, owner; Tyra Vernon, rider; Germus R, sire; Darla, dam; P. Busscher, breeder ............................................................................... 67.369% 4. TRISTAN; Skagen Holdings, owner; Elizabeth Hendrix, Charlotte Jorst & Anne Seemann, riders; Burggraaf, sire; Gastrona, dam; G. Snoeks, breeder ..............66.711% 5. PICASSO’S BLEU; Lisa Lewis-Greene & Douglas Greene, owners; Lisa Lewis-Greene, rider; D-Day, sire; Garina, dam; H. Heinemans, breeder ..............66.579%

4. SANTOS UTOPIA; Iron Spring Farm Inc., owner; Alex Robertson, rider; Flemmingh, sire; Minstral Utopia, dam; H.A.M. Creemers, breeder ............................65.957%

Training Level Adult Amateur 1. DANTIA BENSON (CA), riding Bad Boy; Dantia Benson, owner; Olivi, sire; Lotte, dam; M. Tijssen, breeder ................................................................................. 72.857% 2. BARBARA CRABBE (OR), riding Aspen; Barbara Crabbe, owner; Flemmingh, sire; Phoenix, dam; Diane Stack, breeder ..........................................................................70.400% 3. AMY GIMBEL (NJ), riding Addiction; Heather Mason, owner; Nimbus, sire; Carrera, dam; Heather Mason, breeder ......................................................................70.000% 4. SARA DAVISSON (IA), riding Amidala; Sara & Tyler Davisson, owners; Consul, sire; Miss Jettaway, dam; Allen Haughay, breeder ..........................................68.400% 5. KARA PACK (NV), riding Umberto; Kara Pack, owner; Gribaldi, sire; Brenda, dam; G.B. Euser, breeder .............................................................................66.800%

First Level Adult Amateur 1. YVETTE PICKRELL (CA), riding Winsome; Yvette Pickrell, owner; Obelisk, sire; Jodena, dam; W.M. van der AA, breeder ................................................................... 73.027% 2. DIANE STACK (WA), riding Vjerakelly; Diane Stack, owner; Inspekteur, sire; Kelly, dam; H.B.C. Stal, breeder .................................................................................70.395% 3. KERRI STEVENS (GA), riding Zidane; Kerri Stevens, owner; Rousseau, sire; Marina, dam; J. Gloudemans, breeder ....................................................................... 70.333% 4. SARA DAVISSON (IA), riding Amidala; Sara & Tyler Davisson, owners; Consul, sire; Miss Jettaway, dam; Allen Haughay, breeder .......................................... 67.105% 5. KERRY BRUCE (TX), riding Wicklow; Kerry Bruce, owner; Akatschi, sire; Narnia, dam; Char-An Ireland, breeder ..................................................................... 66.316%

Second Level Adult Amateur

1. LYNN BOICE (AZ), riding Vermeer; Lynn Boice, owner; OO Seven, sire; I-SIS, dam; Linda Walz, breeder ................................................................................63.929% 2. BEVERLY REID (CT), riding Nadine; Beverly Reid, owner; Amsterdam, sire; Geraldine, dam; W. Verkooyen, breeder .....................................................................62.526% 3. SUSAN MCCOSKEY (GA), riding Kasper; Susan McCoskey, owner; Wolfgang, sire; Gelinda, dam; A.G. Winkel, breeder .......................................................................... 61.287% 4. CINDY SMITH (KY), riding Waukena; Cindy Smith, owner; Contester, sire; Jagermeester, dam; Gayle Smith, breeder .................................................................. 60.581% Intermediate II Open 5. ELIZABETH FLETCHER (TX), riding Roja; Elizabeth Fletcher, owner; 1. ROCKETTE; Sandra Harper, owner; Sandra Harper, rider; Ferro, sire; Alona, dam; Ijsselmeer, sire; In Days So Fold, dam; Kathryn Kyle, breeder .................................... 60.132% DG Bar Ranch Inc., breeder .......................................................................................64.474% 2. LUCIEN; Barbara Wolfe, owner; Barbara Wolfe, rider; Goodtimes, sire; Uney, dam; D. Winkel, breeder .................................................................................. 62.237% Third Level Adult Amateur 1. DIXIE MONTGOMERY (WA), riding Wester; Dixie Montgomery, owner; Rhodium, sire; Sindy, dam; B. de Leeuw, breeder ....................................................... 68.372% Grand Prix Open 2. MEREDITH WILSON (NC), riding Landgravin-W; Meredith Wilson, owner; 1. RAVEL; Akiko Yamazaki, owner; Steffen Peters, rider; Contango, sire; Weltmeyer, sire; Farah O, dam .................................................................................. 65.581% Hautain, dam; H. De Man, breeder ............................................................................78.542% 3. LAURIE BAUCHMAN (NC), riding William E; Laurie Bauchman, owner; 2. PRINCE; Kylee Lourie, owner; Andrea Doelling, rider; Hemmingway, sire; Gribaldi, sire; Lelian, dam; H. Elling, breeder ............................................................65.349% Wimpel, dam; J.J. Pen-Dogterom, breeder .................................................................66.809% 4. ANN-LOUISE COOK (FL), riding Nuits St. Georges; Ann-Louise Cook, owner; 3. OLIVIER; Madeleine Austin, owner; Elisabeth Austin, rider; Idocus, sire; Balzflug, sire; Eralza, dam; R.M. Van Der Meer, breeder ............................................64.872% Rowillie, dam; Madeleine Austin, breeder ...................................................................66.511% 5. LARA MOODY (MD), riding Whisper; Lara Moody, owner; Norway, sire; 4. REGENT; Brenna Kucinski, owner; Brenna Kucinski, rider; Flemmingh, sire; Shiraldine D, dam; C. Dijkstra-Lycklama A. Nije, breeder ..........................................64.535% Jenny, dam; C.J.M. Lazeroms, breeder ........................................................................65.957%

PRINCE, owner Kylee Lourie (CO), riders Victoria Fernalld (CO) & Andrea Doelling (CO)—I-I Open & Jr/YR; Res. Grand Prix Open (KWPN of North America)

VAINQUEUR E, owner/rider Dallas Van Stratten (NE)— Training Level Jr/YR (KWPN of North America)

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KODIAK, owner/rider Parker House (CA)—Second Level Jr/YR (KWPN of North America)


Fourth Level Adult Amateur

2. ANNE YANNEY (SC), riding Butterfinger Bonanza; Anne & Sherry Yanney, owners; Ulft, sire; Maid Ann, dam; Douglas & Charlotte Schoenfeld, breeders ........................ 61.909% 1. CHRIS FEDERER (NV), riding Sam Gerida; Chris Federer, owner; Metall, sire; N. Rosa-Gerida, dam; J. Hermanussen, breeder ..........................................................65.122% Prix St. Georges Junior/Young rider 2. LUCY ZIURYS (AZ), riding Sylvano; Lucy Ziurys, owner; Gribaldi, sire; Marcia, dam; Gebr. Van Wijk, breeder ....................................................................... 61.657% 1. MCCALL SHAUB (WA), riding Morocco; Barb Shaub & Shaub-Ellison Co., owners; Zeoliet, sire; Halekulani, dam; Deborah Harrison, breeder ........................................66.053% 3. METTE LARSEN (NY), riding Ulivi; Mette Larsen, owner; Olivi, sire; Gracious Lady, dam; T. Aarnink, breeder ...................................................................60.006% 2. VICTORIA FERNALLD (CO), riding O’neal; Kylee Lourie, owner; Kennedy, sire; Astrid, dam; A. Verdellen, breeder ............................................................................. 60.921%

Prix St. Georges Adult Amateur 1. JENNIFER HUBER (ME), riding Vito; Jennifer Huber, owner; Jazz, sire; Matouf, dam; W.J. Schutte, breeder ...........................................................................66.842% 2. DEBRA PULVER (IA), riding REVANCHE; Debra Pulver, owner; Jazz, sire; Imperial, dam; J. & Ritze Buyserd, breeders ..............................................................65.000% 3. DEBRA PULVER (IA), riding Topper; Debra Pulver, owner; Royal Dance, sire; Omora, dam; A. Ketelaars, breeder ............................................................................64.211% 4. CAROLE ALLGAUER (IL), riding Reflex; Carole Allgauer, owner; Cabochon, sire; Liosa, dam; E. Feberwee, breeder .............................................................................. 63.816% 5. ALLISON BILZERIAN (FL), riding Rolando; Allison Bilzerian, owner; Goodwill, sire; Kelineke, dam; J.W. & A.P. Jurrius, breeders .............................................................. 63.421%

Intermediate I Junior/Young rider 1. VICTORIA FERNALLD (CO), riding Prince; Kylee Lourie, owner; Hemmingway, sire; Wimpel, dam; J.J. Pen-Dogterom, breeder ................................................................. 67.632% 2. VICTORIA FERNALLD (CO), riding O’neal; Kylee Lourie, owner; Kennedy, sire; Astrid, dam; A. Verdellen, breeder .............................................................................62.500% 3. ERIN SAVILLE (WA), riding Luciano; Laurie McLaughlin, owner; Cabochon, sire; Catriena, dam; K. Van Zaanen, breeder .......................................................................61.316%

Training Level Vintage Cup

Second Level Vintage Cup

1. LYNN BOICE (AZ), riding Vermeer; Lynn Boice, owner; OO Seven, sire; I-SIS, dam; Linda Walz, breeder ..................................................................................................63.929% DALLAS VAN STRATTEN (NE), riding Vainqueur E; Dallas Van Stratten, owner; 2. BEVERLY REID (CT), riding Nadine; Beverly Reid, owner; Amsterdam, sire; Welt Hit II, sire; Rena, dam; Empelaer Stoeterij, breeder ..........................................70.800% Geraldine, dam; W. Verkooyen, breeder .....................................................................62.526% GABRIELA GLUMAC (CA), riding Zodessa; Gabriela Glumac, owner; Rousseau, sire; Odessa, dam; A.M. Weemen, breeder .................................................70.400% Third Level Vintage Cup NATALIE MADGE (MI), riding Axelwaard; Natalie Madge, owner; 1. GIGI NUTTER (GA), riding Vincere; Gigi Nutter, owner; Ferro, sire; Katinka, dam; Contango, sire; Surona, dam; L.S.M. van Rijn, breeder ..............................................68.000% Julie Haralson, breeder ..............................................................................................67.179% ANECIA HOFFIELD (PA), riding Doc’s Windsor; Nancy Bielski, owner; 2. ANN-LOUISE COOK (FL), riding Nuits St. Georges; Ann-Louise Cook, owner; Krack C, sire; Merina, dam; J.H. Hartmann-De Jong, breeder ....................................66.000% Balzflug, sire; Eralza, dam; R.M. Van Der Meer, breeder ............................................64.872%

Training Level Junior/Young rider 1. 2. 3. 4.

First Level Junior/Young rider 1. GABRIELA GLUMAC (CA), riding Zodessa; Gabriela Glumac, owner; Rousseau, sire; Odessa, dam; A.M. Weemen, breeder ..................................................71.143% 2. KATHRYN CHABAUD (LA), riding Zydeco ZSH; Terri Chabaud, owner; Iroko, sire; Eternity, dam; Terri Chabaud, breeder ....................................................................... 67.632% 3. REBEKAH MINGARI (KY), riding Unico; Rebekah & Jennifer Mingari, owners; Kennedy, sire; Hadorijke, dam; C.G.M. Lange, breeder ...............................................65.354% 4. CARYN DARMER (WA), riding Narco; Caryn Darmer, owner; Gabor, sire; Heria, dam; G. Geven, breeder ..................................................................................64.343% 5. ANECIA HOFFIELD (PA), riding Doc’s Windsor; Nancy Bielski, owner; Krack C, sire; Merina, dam; J.H. Hartmann-De Jong, breeder ....................................60.658%

Second Level Junior/Young rider

Fourth Level Vintage Cup 1. BARBARA BREEN-GURLEY (CA), riding Vindicator; Barbara Breen-Gurley, owner; OO Seven, sire; Rendezvous, dam; Natalie Bryant, breeder .......................................68.473%

Prix St. Georges Vintage Cup 1. TRACEY LERT (CA), riding Udo; Tracey Lert, owner; Kennedy, sire; Esther, dam; J.H. Dobelsteen, breeder ............................................................................................65.789% 2. CAROLE ALLGAUER (IL), riding Reflex; Carole Allgauer, owner; Cabochon, sire; Liosa, dam; E. Feberwee, breeder .............................................................................. 63.816% 3. CAROLYN HOEKSTRA (MI), riding Promenade; Dr. Hoekstra PLLC, owner; Contango, sire; Dunanda, dam; N. Gerritsen, breeder ............................................... 61.448%

Intermediate I Vintage Cup

1. PARKER HOUSE (CA), riding Kodiak; Parker House, owner; Eusebio, sire; 1. MIMI BURCH (TX), riding Omen; Mimi Burch, owner; Idocus, sire; Umanie, dam; Femke, dam; J. Janssen, breeder ................................................................................65.000% Mimi Burch, breeder .................................................................................................65.526% 2. JOANN SMITH (OH), riding Moncasin; Joann Smith, owner; Havidoff, sire; Third Level Junior/Young rider Sonda, dam; A.A. Van Der Koppel, breeder ................................................................60.264% 1. CLARE KRSKA (KS), riding Romincka; Carol & Clare Krska, owners; 3. CAROLE ALLGAUER (IL), riding Reflex; Carole Allgauer, owner; Cabochon, sire; Welt Hit II, sire; La-Libelle, dam; L. Martens, breeder ............................................... 66.651% Liosa, dam; E. Feberwee, breeder .............................................................................. 60.132%

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1. DANTIA BENSON (CA), riding Bad Boy; Dantia Benson, owner; Olivi, sire; Lotte, dam; M. Tijssen, breeder ................................................................................. 72.857% 2. DONNA YOUNG (NY), riding Adazi; Maribeth Absi, owner; I’m Da Vinci, sire; Intermediate I Adult Amateur Beaujolais, dam; Carol Collyer, breeder .....................................................................70.043% 1. ANNE SEEMANN (CA), riding Tristan; Skagen Holdings, owner; Burggraaf, sire; 3. KIMBERLEY EDELMANN (NH), riding Piper Warrior; Kimberley Edelmann, owner; Gastrona, dam; G. Snoeks, breeder ............................................................................66.711% Ferro, sire; Inter Lady, dam; J.G. Venderbosch, breeder .............................................66.079% 2. JENNIFER HUBER (ME), riding Vito; Jennifer Huber, owner; Jazz, sire; 4. KANDACE MATZEK (NY), riding Vathalisa; Kandace Matzek, owner; Negro, sire; Matouf, dam; W.J. Schutte, breeder ...........................................................................64.606% Nathalisa, dam; T. Bouten & P.M.A.H. Steeghs, breeders ............................................66.000% 3. JENNIFER SHEARER (CA), riding Matheus; Jennifer Shearer, owner; Houston, sire; Ebertha, dam; K.G. Van Dellen, breeder ..............................................64.605% First Level Vintage Cup 4. BARBARA WILSON (CT), riding Petronius; Barbara Wilson, owner; Concorde, sire; Marlet, dam; M.J.J. Van Lieshout, breeder .......................................... 62.961% 1. KERRY BRUCE (TX), riding Wicklow; Kerry Bruce, owner; Akatschi, sire; Narnia, dam; Char-An Ireland, breeder ..................................................................... 66.316% 5. JOANN SMITH (OH), riding Moncasin; Joann Smith, owner; Havidoff, sire; Sonda, dam; A.A. Van Der Koppel, breeder ................................................................60.264% 2. SANDRA ADAIR (TX), riding Zandra ISF; Sandra Adair, owner; Contango, sire; Ella-Maria, dam; Iron Spring Farm Inc., breeder .......................................................65.526% 3. KIMBERLEY EDELMANN (NH), riding Piper Warrior; Kimberley Edelmann, owner; Intermediate II Adult Amateur Ferro, sire; Inter Lady, dam; J.G. Venderbosch, breeder ............................................. 63.421% 1. SANDRA HARPER (CA), riding Rockette; Sandra Harper, owner; Ferro, sire; 4. PAULETTE ROESKE REID (IN), riding Title Page; Paulette Roeske Reid, owner; Alona, dam; DG Bar Ranch Inc., breeder ...................................................................64.474% Wanroij, sire; Justin Time, dam; Tena Farr, breeder ................................................... 62.632% 2. BARBARA WOLFE (NJ), riding Lucien; Barbara Wolfe, owner; Goodtimes, sire; Uney, dam; D. Winkel, breeder .................................................................................. 62.237%


Intermediate II Vintage Cup

3. O’NEAL; Kylee Lourie, owner; Victoria Fernalld, rider; Kennedy, sire; Astrid, dam; A. Verdellen, breeder ..................................................................................................65.713% 1. SANDRA HARPER (CA), riding Rockette; Sandra Harper, owner; Ferro, sire; Alona, dam; DG Bar Ranch Inc., breeder ...................................................................64.474% 4. NURITO; Wendy Smith-Boone, owner; Wendy Smith-Boone, rider; Corleone, sire; Jorite, dam .........................................................................................63.875% 2. BARBARA WOLFE (NJ), riding Lucien; Barbara Wolfe, owner; Goodtimes, sire; Uney, dam; D. Winkel, breeder .................................................................................. 62.237%

Grand Prix Musical Freestyle

Grand Prix Vintage Cup

1. RAVEL; Akiko Yamazaki, owner; Steffen Peters, rider; Contango, sire; 1. BARBARA BREEN-GURLEY (CA), riding Octango; Barbara Breen-Gurley, owner; Hautain, dam; H. De Man, breeder ............................................................................ 81.700% Contango, sire; Parodie, dam; Rebecca Desmarais, breeder .......................................63.298% 2. OCTANGO; Barbara Breen-Gurley, owner; Barbara Breen-Gurley, rider; Contango, sire; Parodie, dam; Rebecca Desmarais, breeder ....................................... 69.188% 3. KAMUELA; Renee Johnson, owner; Renee Johnson, rider; Rubinstein, sire; First Level Musical Freestyle Faire Thee Well, dam; Deborah Harrison, breeder .....................................................68.625% 1. ZANDRA ISF; Sandra Adair, owner; Sandra Adair, rider; Contango, sire; Ella-Maria, dam; Iron Spring Farm Inc., breeder ........................................................73.021% 4. RESPEKT; Heather Mason, owner; Heather Mason, rider; Inspekteur, sire; Ilcerole, dam; T.H. Cox, breeder ................................................................................. 67.625% 2. PIPER WARRIOR; Kimberley Edelmann, owner; Kimberley Edelmann, rider; Ferro, sire; Inter Lady, dam; J.G. Venderbosch, breeder .............................................68.958% 5. PRINCE; Kylee Lourie, owner; Andrea Doelling, rider; Hemmingway, sire; Wimpel, dam; J.J. Pen-Dogterom, breeder .................................................................66.750% 3. WICKLOW; Kerry Bruce, owner; Kerry Bruce, rider; Akatschi, sire; Narnia, dam; Char-An Ireland, breeder ........................................................................................... 67.188%

Colts/Geldings of Current Calendar Year

1. FINDOCTRO HF; Julie Haralson, owner; Indoctro, sire; Zangria HF, dam; 1. NADINE; Beverly Reid, owner; Beverly Reid, rider; Amsterdam, sire; Julie Haralson, breeder .............................................................................................79.400% Geraldine, dam; W. Verkooyen, breeder .....................................................................68.334% 2. ROJA; Elizabeth Fletcher, owner; Elizabeth Fletcher, rider; Ijsselmeer, sire; Fillies of Current Calendar Year In Days So Fold, dam; Kathryn Kyle, breeder .............................................................63.646% 1. FLORENTINA HF; Julie Haralson, owner; UB 40, sire; Resina, dam; Julie Haralson, breeder ............................................................................................. 81.600% Third Level Musical Freestyle 2. FALANTA MG; Kathy Hickerson, owner; Westpoint, sire; Valanta, dam; 1. REMUS; Julie Cook, owner; Julie Cook, rider; Argus, sire; Jade STV, dam; Kathy Hickerson, breeder ..........................................................................................74.900% W. Hermus, breeder ..................................................................................................68.958% 2. SINAEBEAU; Amy Grahn, owner; Amy Grahn, rider; Cavalier, sire; Anja, dam; Yearling Colts/Geldings W. Ruiter, breeder .....................................................................................................68.542% 1. ERAGON; Kathy Childs, owner; Goodtimes, sire; Nirvana, dam; 3. SAINT TROPEZ; Kathleen Marquardt, owner; Kathleen Marquardt, rider; Kathy & Larry Childs, breeders ..................................................................................75.650% Flemmingh, sire; Ariante, dam; G. Hiemstra-Dijkstra, breeder ..................................65.000% 2. ENCORE! ENCORE!; Susan Barrett, owner; Rousseau, sire; Face the Music, dam; 4. WINZHERHEART; Lisa Brandman, owner; Lisa Brandman, rider; Taxateur, sire; Susan Barrett, breeder ..............................................................................................74.700% Odessa, dam; Wendlee Farm, breeder .......................................................................63.958%

Fourth Level Musical Freestyle

Two-Year-Old Colts/Geldings

1. DOLCE S; Sonnenberg Farm LLC, owner; Quaterback, sire; Olivia, dam; 1. WARSTEINER; Heather Mason, owner; Heather Mason, rider; Riverman - ISF, sire; Lana Sneddon, breeder ..............................................................................................80.000% Welona, dam; H. Davelaar, breeder ...........................................................................73.438% 2. NELZON; Jillian Kemenosh, owner; Jillian Kemenosh, rider; Wolfgang, sire; Felocia, dam; J. Torensma, breeder ............................................................................ 70.100% Two-Year-Old Fillies 1. DIMORA S; Sonnenberg Farm LLC, owner; Sir Donnerhall, sire; Tamora, dam; 3. RESOLUTION; Kari McClain, owner; Kari McClain, rider; Contango, sire; Lana Sneddon, breeder ..............................................................................................84.200% Nice Touch, dam; Kari McClain, breeder .....................................................................68.333% 2. DEMIMORA MG; Orintha & Felisberto Silva, owners; Schroeder, sire; Tamora, dam; 4. PROMENADE; Dr. Hoekstra PLLC, owner; Carolyn Hoekstra, rider; Contango, sire; Kathy Hickerson, breeder ..........................................................................................74.300% Dunanda, dam; N. Gerritsen, breeder ........................................................................65.000% 3. DOMINIQUE; Christine Cameron-Brunault, owner; Juventus, sire; Tenacious, dam; Christine Cameron-Brunault, breeder ........................................................................72.000% Intermediate I Musical Freestyle 1. OMEN; Mimi Burch, owner; Mimi Burch, rider; Idocus, sire; Umanie, dam; Mimi Burch, breeder .................................................................................................72.000% Three-Year-Old Colts/Geldings 1. CROWNPRINZ; Cathy Balance, owner; Winterprinz, sire; Rise and Shine, dam; 2. SANTE’; Christy Cadwallader, owner; Stacy Zwergel, rider; Farmer, sire; Cathy Balance, breeder .............................................................................................74.825% Colimbria, dam; Deborah Springborn, breeder ..........................................................70.000%

ZANDRA ISF, owner/rider Sandra Adair (TX)—First Level Mus. Freestyle (KWPN of North America)

FINDOCTRO HF, owner Julie Haralson (GA), handler Dean Graham (FL)—DSHB Colts/Geldings of Current Year (KWPN of North America)

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FLORENTINA HF, owner Julie Haralson (GA)—DSHB Fillies of Current Year (KWPN of North America)

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Second Level Musical Freestyle


Three-Year-Old Fillies

Second Level Open

1. COLOUR ROUGE; Kim Nelson, owner; Broere Jazz, sire; Talley, dam; 1. MAESTOSO II DANIELA; Margaret Hoog, owner; Margaret Hoog, rider; Kim Nelson, breeder ..................................................................................................75.000% Maestoso II Sabrina, sire; Daniela, dam; Margaret Hoog, breeder ............................. 65.814% 2. DRAKO; Melinda Suydam, owner; Jackie Browning, rider; Maestoso Canada, sire; Four-Year-Old and Older Stallions Phantasia, dam; Melinda Suydam, breeder ...............................................................60.263% 1. VERSACHE; Laurie McLaughlin, owner; Ferro, sire; Olivia, dam; Lana Sneddon, breeder .............................................................................................. 78.100%

Intermediate I Open

Three-Year-Old Fillies Materiale

1. BELLADIVA; Tracie Wang, owner; Kristina Wang, rider; Conversano III Prima Donna, sire; Brenna, dam; Tempel Lipizzan Corporation, breeder ...................69.474% 1. CADENCE; Pineland Farms Inc., owner; Carissa Lizotte, rider; Idocus, sire; Vera, dam; Pineland Farms Inc., breeder ...................................................................83.500% 2. PHOENIX GWYNGALET; Samuel Bartlett, owner; Barton Patrick, rider; Conversano Juliana III, sire; Winloc’s Mamie, dam; Samuel Bartlett, breeder ............ 61.842%

Four-and Five-Year-Old Stallions/Geldings Materiale

1. BAD BOY; Dantia Benson, owner; Dantia Benson, rider; Olivi, sire; Training Level Adult Amateur Lotte, dam; M. Tijssen, breeder .................................................................................84.000% 1. MELANIE ADAMS (MD), riding Pluto Matina; Melanie Adams, owner; 2. BECKET; Paige Walker, owner; Brendan Curtis, rider; Royal Prince, sire; Pluto Samara I, sire; Matina, dam; Kathleen Sales, breeder ....................................... 63.522% Silena, dam; James Snapp, breeder ...........................................................................80.300%

Second Level Adult Amateur

FeI Five-Year-Old

First Level Vintage Cup

1. MARGARET HOOG (CA), riding Maestoso II Daniela; Margaret Hoog, owner; 1. BELSJARONA; Lisa Sanfelippo, owner; Lisa Sanfelippo, rider; Harmonie, sire; Maestoso II Sabrina, sire; Daniela, dam; Margaret Hoog, breeder ............................. 65.814% Sjaronika, dam; Clarke & Karen Vesty, breeders .........................................................78.200% 2. BAPOLITA; Sarah Martin, owner; Sarah Martin, rider; Parcival, sire; Training Level Junior/Young rider Wapolita, dam; A.M.J.M. Hoefs, breeder ....................................................................75.900% 1. MEGHAN SLAUGHTER (ID), riding Alaska; Janet Herrman, owner; Pluto III Fantasca, sire; Artica, dam; White Horse Vale, breeder ................................ 61.000% uSeF Four-Year-Old 1. BEATRIX; Sarah Baggette, owner; Sarah Baggette, rider; Sorento, sire; Vera, dam; Pineland Farms Inc., breeder ............................................................................ 7.2 Intermediate I Junior/Young rider 1. KRISTINA WANG (NE), riding Belladiva; Tracie Wang, owner; Conversano III 1. BENTLEY SCF; Lana Sneddon, owner; Anna Marek, rider; Sir Donnerhall, sire; Prima Donna, sire; Brenna, dam; Tempel Lipizzan Corporation, breeder ...................69.474% Tamora, dam; Lana Sneddon, breeder ................................................................................ 7.2 1. ADJE; DG Bar Ranch Inc., owner; Willy Arts, rider; Rousseau, sire; 1. JACKIE BROWNING (OR), riding Drako; Melinda Suydam, owner; Rodazdorijke, dam; P.W.T.J. Pansier, breeder ...................................................................... 7.9 Maestoso Canada, sire; Phantasia, dam; Melinda Suydam, breeder ........................... 63.421% 2. AMETHYST; Joan Williams, owner; Willy Arts, rider; United, sire; Gita, dam; J.M.J. van Arkel, breeder ................................................................................... 7.8 Second Level Vintage Cup 1. MARGARET HOOG (CA), riding Maestoso II Daniela; Margaret Hoog, owner; FeI Six-Year-Old Maestoso II Sabrina, sire; Daniela, dam; Margaret Hoog, breeder ............................. 65.814% 1. ZALONA DG; Sandra Harper, owner; Willy Arts, rider; Ferro, sire; 2. JACKIE BROWNING (OR), riding Drako; Melinda Suydam, owner; Jagermeester, dam; DG Bar Ranch Inc., breeder ................................................................. 7.7 Maestoso Canada, sire; Phantasia, dam; Melinda Suydam, breeder ...........................60.263%

Lipizzan Federation of America Training Level Open

First Level Musical Freestyle 1. ALASKA; Janet Herrman, owner; Meghan Slaughter, rider; Pluto III Fantasca, sire; Artica, dam; White Horse Vale, breeder .....................................................................66.042%

1. PLUTO MATINA; Melanie Adams, owner; Melanie Adams, rider; Pluto Samara I, sire; Matina, dam; Kathleen Sales, breeder ....................................................................... 63.522% Intermediate I Musical Freestyle 1. BELLADIVA; Tracie Wang, owner; Kristina Wang, rider; Conversano III 2. ALASKA; Janet Herrman, owner; Meghan Slaughter, rider; Pluto III Fantasca, sire; Artica, dam; White Horse Vale, breeder ..................................................................... 61.000%

First Level Open

nokota Horse Conservancy

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1. DRAKO; Melinda Suydam, owner; Jackie Browning, rider; Maestoso Canada, sire; Phantasia, dam; Melinda Suydam, breeder ............................................................... 63.421% Training Level Open 2. BREANNA; Tara Manion, owner; Tara Manion & Elizabeth Caron, riders; 1. MICKEY BLUE EYES; Dorothy Bettle, owner; Darcy Miller-Brown, rider; Maestoso Calcedona III, sire; Bellarina, dam; Ice Pond Farm, breeder .......................60.395% Baldy, sire; Sue II, dam; Leo Kuntz, breeder ..............................................................65.800%

PLUTO MATINA, owner/rider Melanie Adams (MD)—Training Level Open & AA (Lipizzan Fed. of America)

DRAKO, owner Melinda Suydam (OR), rider Jackie Browning (OR)—First Level Open & Vintage Cup; Res. Second Level Open (Lipizzan Fed. of America)

BELLADIVA, owner Tracie Wang (NE), rider Kristina Wang (NE)—I-I Open, Jr/YR, & Mus. Freestyle (Lipizzan Fed. of America)

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Training Level Open

3. HOJMOSENS ROMELUS; Elizabeth Birnie, owner; Elizabeth Birnie, rider; Blue Horse Romancier, sire; Hojmosens Menuet, dam; Ojvind Lauridsen, breeder .......61.397%

Prix St. Georges Open

1. MANHATTAN; Julie Kellner, owner; Martin Kuhn, rider; Marengo, sire; 1. RANIA; Susan Bender, owner; C. Michelle Folden, rider; Blue Hors Don Schufro, sire; Miss Kiki, dam; Lise Nissen, breeder ..........................................................................66.579% Rikochee, dam; Susan Bender, breeder .......................................................................72.143% 2. CHICCO ROSLEV; Lars Petersen, owner; Melissa Taylor, rider; Come Back II, sire; 2. DAKOTA; Brenda Duet, owner; Hannah Shook, rider; Rambo, sire; Lomani, dam; Gardans Manon, dam; Susanne & Petre Johansen, breeders .......................................66.228% Brenda Duet, breeder ................................................................................................70.200% 3. SOLVANGS RIVALDO; Jane Hayes, owner; Jane Hayes, rider; Regazzoni, sire; 3. LEONARDO 819; Legacy USA LLC, owner; Jennifer Moskal & Ryan Yap, riders; Hellene Solvang, dam; Karin & Bendt Kjergaard, breeders .........................................64.869% Rambo, sire; La-Mour, dam; Deborah Epperson, breeder ...........................................62.600% 4. AMAZING; Kylee Lourie, owner; Andrea Doelling, rider; Andiamo, sire; First Level Open Stengardens Chikita-Light, dam; Mette Hansen, breeder ...........................................63.947% 1. MONTANA; Brenda Duet, owner; Hannah Shook, rider; Rambo, sire; Lomani, dam; 5. LANCASTER; Sheryl Ross, owner; Sheryl Ross, rider; Lobster, sire; Brenda Duet, breeder ................................................................................................ 70.778% Aleksis, dam; Gunnar Mousten, breeder .................................................................... 63.816% 2. MAURITIUS; Jennifer Gossett, owner; Lars Holmberg, rider; Michellino, sire; Carmen, dam; Susan Kjaerhaust, breeder .................................................................. 70.109% Intermediate I Open 3. PROTEUS; Julie Julian, owner; Rosemary Julian-Simoes, rider; 1. SOLVANGS RIVALDO; Jane Hayes, owner; Jane Hayes & Kathleen Raine, riders; Blue Hors Don Schufro, sire; Pari Lord, dam; Richard Freeman, breeder ....................69.342% Regazzoni, sire; Hellene Solvang, dam; Karin & Bendt Kjergaard, breeders ............... 66.316% 4. RAPUNZEL; Angela Mirarchi, owner; Angela Mirarchi, rider; Rambo, sire; 2. CHICCO ROSLEV; Lars Petersen, owner; Melissa Taylor, rider; Come Back II, sire; Toblers Patricia, dam; Scott Saucier, breeder ............................................................. 66.571% Gardans Manon, dam; Susanne & Petre Johansen, breeders .......................................64.842% 5. CAPONE; Cheryl Keefe, owner; Cheryl Keefe, rider; Abanos, sire; 3. SCHAGALL SOLYST; Kaye Triplett & Heartfelt Farms LLC, owners; Jackie Sharp, rider; Winnie Poo, dam; Stutteri Godthaab, breeder ........................................................... 64.737% Schwadroneur, sire; Maritza-Solyst, dam; Poul Erik Pedersen, breeder ......................64.474% 4. C-GOLDEN EYE; Kim Gentry, owner; Kim Gentry, rider; Come Back II, sire; Second Level Open Penny-Line, dam; Steen Andersen, breeder ................................................................ 60.614% 1. RASPUTIN; Ronda Ritchie, owner; Vicky Busch, rider; Blue Hors Hertug, sire; Rambala, dam; Richard Freeman, breeder .................................................................70.238% Intermediate II Open 2. HELLO DOLLY; Mary Hall, owner; Anne Hornbeak, rider; Blue Hors Don Schufro, sire; 1. DIAMETER; Melissa Hogan, owner; Melissa Hogan, rider; Diamant, sire; For a Doll, dam; Anne Hornbeak, breeder .................................................................. 66.793% Tasja, dam; Anne Larsen, breeder ..............................................................................64.474% 3. RASCALE; Kalie Beckers, owner; Kalie Beckers, rider; Rambo, sire; Rosetta, dam; 2. ASTERIOS; Skagen Holdings, owner; Charlotte Jorst, rider; Akinos, sire; Richard Freeman, breeder ......................................................................................... 64.167% Urwetta, dam; Niels Nielsen, breeder ........................................................................62.500% 4. PROTEUS; Julie Julian, owner; Rosemary Julian-Simoes, rider; Blue Hors Don Schufro, sire; Pari Lord, dam; Richard Freeman, breeder ....................63.866% Grand Prix Open 1. COME ON III; Shawna Harding, owner; Shawna Harding, rider; Come Back II, sire; 5. LOGAN BAEKKELUND; Mary Jean Horney, owner; Mary Jean Horney, rider; Canna, dam; M. & B. Klove-Mogensen, breeders .........................................................67.319% Lebensman, sire; Luretta, dam ..................................................................................63.493% 2. SCHUMACKER SOLYST; Melissa Taylor, owner; Melissa Taylor, rider; Third Level Open Schwadroneur, sire; Patricia Solyst, dam; Poul Erik Pedersen, breeder ......................66.083% 1. FESTINA; Holly Spencer, owner; Holly Spencer, rider; Blue Hors Hertug, sire; 3. IKAROS; Melanie Pai, owner; Nadine Schlonsok & Lynda Alicki, riders; Fie, dam; Andreas Seemann, breeder .........................................................................64.622% Akinos, sire; Fernande, dam; Anne Nielsen, breeder ................................................... 61.500% 2. CENIA; Amy Borner, owner; William McMullin, rider; Come Back II, sire; 4. ARABELLA; Regina Sacha-Ujczo, owner; Susan Roberto, rider; Rambo, sire; Misseri, dam; Ove Kongsgaard, breeder .....................................................................64.284% April, dam; Richard Freeman, breeder .......................................................................60.852% 3. CAYENNE; Louise White, owner; Louise White, rider; Rambo, sire; Chance Encounter, dam; Louise White, breeder ......................................................... 64.103% First Level Adult Amateur 4. ZAKAROFF; Carol Bohn, owner; Rachel Robinson, rider; Racot, sire; 1. ANGELA MIRARCHI (NC), riding Rapunzel; Angela Mirarchi, owner; Nowa Bilidt, dam; Kaj Nielsen, breeder .....................................................................63.256% Rambo, sire; Toblers Patricia, dam; Scott Saucier, breeder ......................................... 66.571% 5. RASCALE; Kalie Beckers, owner; Kalie Beckers, rider; Rambo, sire; 2. CHERYL KEEFE (WA), riding Capone; Cheryl Keefe, owner; Abanos, sire; Rosetta, dam; Richard Freeman, breeder ...................................................................62.559% Winnie Poo, dam; Stutteri Godthaab, breeder ........................................................... 64.737%

Fourth Level Open

Second Level Adult Amateur

1. MARY JEAN HORNEY (SC), riding Logan Baekkelund; Mary Jean Horney, owner; 1. BOUCHERON; Ann Edelman, owner; Ann Edelman, rider; Bernstein Las Marismas, sire; Lebensman, sire; Luretta, dam ..................................................................................63.493% Clarinet Bredahl-Lund, dam; Kristian Olesen & Mogelholt Stutteri, breeders .............63.049% 2. LOUISE WHITE (LA), riding Cold Snap; Theodore White, owner; Rambo, sire; 2. HOJBO’S RONALDO; Allison Kavey & Andrea Woodner, owners; Allison Kavey, rider; Chance Encounter, dam; Theodore White, breeder ......................................................61.761% Solos Landtinus, sire; Rommi, dam; Betina Berwald, breeder .....................................61.776%

BOUCHERON, owner/rider Ann E. Edelman (CO)—Fourth Level Open, AA, & Vintage Cup (NA Danish Warmblood Assn.)

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SOLVANGS RIVALDO, owner/rider Jane Hayes (CA)—I-I Open; PSG & I-I AA (NA Danish Warmblood Assn.)


Third Level Adult Amateur

Third Level Junior/Young rider

1. HOLLY SPENCER (SC), riding Festina; Holly Spencer, owner; Blue Hors Hertug, sire; Fie, dam; Andreas Seemann, breeder .........................................................................64.622% 2. LOUISE WHITE (LA), riding Cayenne; Louise White, owner; Rambo, sire; Chance Encounter, dam; Louise White, breeder ......................................................... 64.103% 3. RACHEL ROBINSON (WA), riding Zakaroff; Carol Bohn, owner; Racot, sire; Nowa Bilidt, dam; Kaj Nielsen, breeder .....................................................................63.256% 4. ELLEN STOREIM (CO), riding Romanov; Ellen Storeim, owner; Blue Hors Romancier, sire; Maggi, dam; Jens Buhl, breeder ....................................... 60.901%

1. KALIE BECKERS (LA), riding Rascale; Kalie Beckers, owner; Rambo, sire; Rosetta, dam; Richard Freeman, breeder ...................................................................62.559%

First Level Vintage Cup 1. LARS HOLMBERG (CA), riding Mauritius; Jennifer Gossett, owner; Michellino, sire; Carmen, dam; Susan Kjaerhaust, breeder .................................................................. 70.109%

Second Level Vintage Cup

1. MARY JEAN HORNEY (SC), riding Logan Baekkelund; Mary Jean Horney, owner; Lebensman, sire; Luretta, dam ..................................................................................63.493% 2. LOUISE WHITE (LA), riding Cold Snap; Theodore White, owner; Rambo, sire; 1. ANN EDELMAN (CO), riding Boucheron; Ann Edelman, owner; Bernstein Las Marismas, sire; Chance Encounter, dam; Theodore White, breeder ......................................................61.761% Clarinet Bredahl-Lund, dam; Kristian Olesen & Mogelholt Stutteri, breeders .............63.049% 2. ELIZABETH BIRNIE (NH), riding Hojmosens Romelus; Elizabeth Birnie, owner; Blue Horse Romancier, sire; Hojmosens Menuet, dam; Ojvind Lauridsen, breeder .......61.397% Third Level Vintage Cup 1. HOLLY SPENCER (SC), riding Festina; Holly Spencer, owner; Blue Hors Hertug, sire; Fie, dam; Andreas Seemann, breeder .........................................................................64.622% Prix St. Georges Adult Amateur 2. LOUISE WHITE (LA), riding Cayenne; Louise White, owner; Rambo, sire; 1. JANE HAYES (CA), riding Solvangs Rivaldo; Jane Hayes, owner; Regazzoni, sire; Chance Encounter, dam; Louise White, breeder ......................................................... 64.103% Hellene Solvang, dam; Karin & Bendt Kjergaard, breeders .........................................64.869% 2. SHERYL ROSS (CA), riding Lancaster; Sheryl Ross, owner; Lobster, sire; Aleksis, dam; Gunnar Mousten, breeder .................................................................... 63.816% Fourth Level Vintage Cup 1. ANN EDELMAN (CO), riding Boucheron; Ann Edelman, owner; Bernstein Las Marismas, sire; 3. ANNE MODI (GA), riding Cirkeline; Anne Modi, owner; Come Back II, sire; Clarinet Bredahl-Lund, dam; Kristian Olesen & Mogelholt Stutteri, breeders .............63.049% Miss. Cala D’Or, dam; Jorn Christoffersen, breeder .................................................... 63.158% 2. ELIZABETH BIRNIE (NH), riding Hojmosens Romelus; Elizabeth Birnie, owner; 4. MERCEDES ECKROTH (WA), riding Tivoli Garden; Mercedes Eckroth, owner; Blue Horse Romancier, sire; Hojmosens Menuet, dam; Ojvind Lauridsen, breeder .......61.397% Diamant, sire; Annabel, dam; Per Nielsen, breeder .................................................... 61.842%

Fourth Level Adult Amateur

Intermediate II Vintage Cup

Intermediate II Adult Amateur

Fourth Level Musical Freestyle

left: WNC PhOtOGRAPhY; mIddle: CJm PhOtO; RIGht: mARY CORNelIUS

1. MELISSA HOGAN (CA), riding Diameter; Melissa Hogan, owner; Diamant, sire; 1. JANE HAYES (CA), riding Solvangs Rivaldo; Jane Hayes, owner; Regazzoni, sire; Tasja, dam; Anne Larsen, breeder ..............................................................................64.474% Hellene Solvang, dam; Karin & Bendt Kjergaard, breeders .........................................66.448% 1. RUFFINO; Ila Handy, owner; Ila Handy, rider; Robin, sire; Kira, dam; 1. MELISSA HOGAN (CA), riding Diameter; Melissa Hogan, owner; Diamant, sire; Nanna Hojlund, Soren Sorensen, breeder ...................................................................65.833% Tasja, dam; Anne Larsen, breeder ..............................................................................64.474% 2. CHARLOTTE JORST (NV), riding Asterios; Skagen Holdings, owner; Akinos, sire; Urwetta, dam; Niels Nielsen, breeder ........................................................................62.500% Intermediate I Musical Freestyle 1. CHICCO ROSLEV; Lars Petersen, owner; Melissa Taylor, rider; Come Back II, sire; Gardans Manon, dam; Susanne & Petre Johansen, breeders ....................................... 69.100% Training Level Junior/Young rider 2. BOEGELYS MAURICIO; Jessica Miller, owner; Jessica Miller, rider; Michellino, sire; 1. HANNAH SHOOK (NC), riding Dakota; Brenda Duet, owner; Rambo, sire; Sondervangs Mazurka, dam ......................................................................................66.667% Lomani, dam; Brenda Duet, breeder .........................................................................70.200% 3. SCHAGALL SOLYST; Kaye Triplett & Heartfelt Farms LLC, owners; Jackie Sharp, rider; Schwadroneur, sire; Maritza-Solyst, dam; Poul Erik Pedersen, breeder ......................63.500% First Level Junior/Young rider 1. HANNAH SHOOK (NC), riding Montana; Brenda Duet, owner; Rambo, sire; Lomani, dam; Brenda Duet, breeder ......................................................................... 70.778% Grand Prix Musical Freestyle 1. COME ON III; Shawna Harding, owner; Shawna Harding, rider; Come Back II, sire; 2. ROSEMARY JULIAN-SIMOES (IL), riding Proteus; Julie Julian, owner; Canna, dam; M. & B. Klove-Mogensen, breeders ........................................................ 71.500% Blue Hors Don Schufro, sire; Pari Lord, dam; Richard Freeman, breeder ....................69.342% 2. SCHUMACKER SOLYST; Melissa Taylor, owner; Melissa Taylor, rider; Schwadroneur, sire; Patricia Solyst, dam; Poul Erik Pedersen, breeder ......................70.869% Second Level Junior/Young rider 1. KALIE BECKERS (LA), riding Rascale; Kalie Beckers, owner; Rambo, sire; Rosetta, dam; Richard Freeman, breeder ................................................................... 64.167% uSeF Four-Year-Old 2. ROSEMARY JULIAN-SIMOES (IL), riding Proteus; Julie Julian, owner; 1. RANIA; Susan Bender, owner; C. Michelle Folden, rider; Blue Hors Don Schufro, sire; Blue Hors Don Schufro, sire; Pari Lord, dam; Richard Freeman, breeder ....................63.866% Rikochee, dam; Susan Bender, breeder ............................................................................... 7.7

RAPUNZEL, owner/rider Angela Mirarchi (NC)—First Level AA (NA Danish Warmblood Assn.)

RUFFINO, owner/rider Ila Handy (MS)—Fourth Level Mus. Freestyle (NA Danish Warmblood Assn.)

SILVER BELLS, owner/rider Emily Christen (OR)—Training Level Open & Jr/YR (NA Shagya-Arabian Soc.)

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Intermediate I Adult Amateur


North American Shagya-Arabian Society Training Level Open

Training Level Junior/Young Rider 1. WESLEY-KEEGAN SEITZ (OH), riding Scarlett O’Hara; Wesley-Keegan Seitz, owner; Anziyan, sire; Camallino Rose, dam; D.E. David, breeder ...............................................................67.172%

1. SILVER BELLS; Emily Christen, owner; Emily Christen, rider; Amara’s O’Biwon, sire; First Level Musical Freestyle Danika, dam; Judy Elkins, breeder ............................................................................69.200% 1. RAPHAEL; Rebecca Sturdy, owner; Rebecca Sturdy, rider; Montreal Red, sire; Joyful Pat, dam; William & Annabel Murphy, breeders ..............................................................................65.625%

North American Spotted Draft Horse Association

NorthAmerican SportPony Registry

Training Level Junior/Young Rider

1. EMILY CHRISTEN (OR), riding Silver Bells; Emily Christen, owner; Training Level Open Amara’s O’Biwon, sire; Danika, dam; Judy Elkins, breeder ........................................69.200% 1. BEAVERWOOD’S FAIRY TALE; George Hoag, owner; Jennifer Chick, rider; Merioneth Meryln, sire; Beaverwood’s China Doll, dam; Kristin Brunner, breeder ......68.500% 2. MARISKA; Gail Kruger, owner; Gail Kruger, rider; Makuba, sire; Georgina, dam; Training Level Open Carole Wallace, breeder ............................................................................................63.200% 1. PEPPERMINT PATTI; Brianne Reynolds, owner; Brianne Reynolds, rider; King, sire; Dunagan’s Farm Deia, dam; Elam Esh, breeder .........................................................60.400% 3. DANTE; Kelsey Jarrett, owner; Kelsey Jarrett, rider; Dolman, sire; Applegate Daddy’s Girl, dam; Judy Bacho-Biesenthal & Klaus Biesenthal, breeders .....62.087%

Training Level Adult Amateur

First Level Open 1. BRIANNE REYNOLDS (MD), riding Peppermint Patti; Brianne Reynolds, owner; King, sire; Dunagan’s Farm Deia, dam; Elam Esh, breeder ........................................60.400% 1. MAKUBA’S AUSTEN; Alexandria Porter, owner; Alexandria Porter, rider; Makuba, sire; Applegate Daddy’s Girl, dam; Klaus Biesenthal, breeder ......................67.053%

AdequAn/usdf All-breeds

North American Thoroughbred Society

Training Level Adult Amateur 1. GAIL KRUGER (IL), riding Mariska; Gail Kruger, owner; Makuba, sire; Georgina, dam; Carole Wallace, breeder ...................................................................63.200%

Training Level Open

1. SCARLETT O’HARA; Wesley-Keegan Seitz, owner; Wesley-Keegan Seitz, rider; Anziyan, sire; Camallino Rose, dam; D.E. David, breeder ............................................67.172% Training Level Junior/Young Rider 2. LUKE; Diane Brooks, owner; Diane Brooks, rider; Pachuto, sire; L’Enjo Whirl, dam; 1. JENNIFER CHICK (CT), riding Beaverwood’s Fairy Tale; George Hoag, owner; J. Adcock, breeder .....................................................................................................62.705% Merioneth Meryln, sire; Beaverwood’s China Doll, dam; Kristin Brunner, breeder ......68.500% 2. KELSEY JARRETT (GA), riding Dante; Kelsey Jarrett, owner; Dolman, sire; Applegate Daddy’s Girl, dam; Judy Bacho-Biesenthal & Klaus Biesenthal, breeders .....62.087% First Level Open 1. ARGENTIS; Wendy Foss, owner; Wendy Foss, rider; Garcon Gris, sire; Stacey’s Fireball, dam; Shirley & Melvin Koon, breeders ............................................ 64.722% First Level Junior/Young Rider 1. ALEXANDRIA PORTER (IA), riding Makuba’s Austen; Alexandria Porter, owner; 2. CLEVER TRYST; Diana Weede, owner; Diana Weede, rider; Clever Allemont, sire; Makuba, sire; Applegate Daddy’s Girl, dam; Klaus Biesenthal, breeder ......................... 67.053 T.C. Tryst, dam; Star Track Ranch, breeder ................................................................64.672% 3. RAPHAEL; Rebecca Sturdy, owner; Rebecca Sturdy, rider; Montreal Red, sire; Joyful Pat, dam; William & Annabel Murphy, breeders .............................................. 61.667% Yearling Colts/Geldings 1. M. VALENTINO I.K.; Stefanie Preisler, owner; Makuba, sire; Leps Vanessa, dam; Ingrid Krause, breeder ..............................................................................................72.400% Training Level Adult Amateur 1. DIANE BROOKS (AL), riding Luke; Diane Brooks, owner; Pachuto, sire; Two-Year-Old Colts/Geldings L’Enjo Whirl, dam; J. Adcock, breeder .......................................................................62.705% 1. MAJESTIC PLAYBOY; Karen Haverty, owner; Majestic Dakota, sire; Bubble Butt Barbie, dam; Karen Haverty, breeder .....................................................73.000%

First Level Adult Amateur

1. WENDY FOSS (NY), riding Argentis; Wendy Foss, owner; Garcon Gris, sire; Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Stacey’s Fireball, dam; Shirley & Melvin Koon, breeders ............................................ 64.722% 2. DIANA WEEDE (WA), riding Clever Tryst; Diana Weede, owner; Clever Allemont, sire; T.C. Tryst, dam; Star Track Ranch, breeder ................................................................64.672% Training Level Open 3. REBECCA STURDY (IL), riding Raphael; Rebecca Sturdy, owner; Montreal Red, sire; 1. KINGSTON; Wendy Luscombe, owner; Wendy Luscombe, rider; Kvest Halsnaes, sire; Joyful Pat, dam; William & Annabel Murphy, breeders .............................................. 61.667% Hafdis, dam; Inge Burr, breeder ................................................................................64.800%

PEPPERMINT PATTI, owner/rider Brianne Reynolds (MD)— Training Level Open & AA (NA Spotted Draft Horse Assn. Inc.)

ARGENTIS, owner/rider Wendy Foss (NY)—First Level Open & AA (NA Thoroughbred Soc.)

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M. VALENTINO I.K., owner Stefanie Preisler (WI)—DSHB Yearling Colts/Geldings (NA SportPony Reg.)


First Level Open

4. THE COUNT BASIL; Kylee Lourie, owner; Andrea Doelling, rider; Chico’s Boy, sire; Aronja, dam; Ingrid Bergmann, breeder .................................................................... 71.834% 1. NEL; Anne Appleby, owner; Anne Appleby, rider; Gromar, sire; Hazel, dam; Anne Bronson Notnes, breeder ..................................................................................63.290% 5. TALISMAN; Jeanne McDonald, owner; Jeanne McDonald, rider; Tantris, sire; Lucianna, dam; Andrea Parker, breeder ......................................................................71.193% 2. KORIAKIN OF NARNIA; Wendy Luscombe, owner; Wendy Luscombe, rider; Ronaldo, sire; Rifona, dam; Anton Voorhoeve, breeder .............................................. 63.158%

Second Level Open

1. REVELLE; Susan White, owner; Susan White, rider; Rosenthal, sire; Liberty Belle, dam; Alicia Baranowski, breeder .........................................................67.995% 1. NEL; Anne Appleby, owner; Anne Appleby, rider; Gromar, sire; Hazel, dam; 2. FEINER FOCUS; Alexandria & Sheila Horning, owners; Alexandria Horning, rider; Anne Bronson Notnes, breeder .................................................................................. 62.381% Feiner Stern, sire; Berthold Schmidt, breeder ............................................................66.744% 3. ENCHANTE; Heather Neely, owner; Mary Kehoe, rider; Quantus, sire; Training Level Adult Amateur Elfentanz, dam; Jennifer & Jurgen Hoffman, breeders ............................................... 66.279% 1. WENDY LUSCOMBE (NY), riding Kingston; Wendy Luscombe, owner; 4. DANYA; Jane Gannon, owner; Anne-Marie Arets-Heilbron & Jane Gannon, riders; Kvest Halsnaes, sire; Hafdis, dam; Inge Burr, breeder ................................................64.800% Don Gregory, sire; Lady Rubin, dam; Kerstin de Neui, breeder ...................................65.395% 5. SEYDLITZ H; Megan Zureck, owner; Megan Zureck, rider; Sandro Hit, sire; First Level Adult Amateur Fire Lady, dam; Gestuet Horstfelde GmbH, breeder ...................................................64.524% 1. WENDY LUSCOMBE (NY), riding Koriakin of Narnia; Wendy Luscombe, owner; Ronaldo, sire; Rifona, dam; Anton Voorhoeve, breeder .............................................. 63.158% Third Level Open 1. ROCHAMBEAU; Mary Kehoe, owner; Mary Kehoe, rider; Rubin-Royal, sire; Training Level Vintage Cup Aurelia, dam; Hermann Haasken, breeder ................................................................. 68.721% 1. WENDY LUSCOMBE (NY), riding Kingston; Wendy Luscombe, owner; 2. DOC HOLLIDAY; Anne Aloi, owner; Anne Aloi, rider; Don Cardinale, sire; Kvest Halsnaes, sire; Hafdis, dam; Inge Burr, breeder ................................................64.800% Rabea, dam; Steffi Becker, breeder ............................................................................67.209% 3. DUNANT; Leigh Dunworth, owner; Marie Barrett, rider; Depardieu, sire; First Level Vintage Cup Anita, dam; Bernhard Schroeder, breeder ...................................................................67.179% 1. WENDY LUSCOMBE (NY), riding Koriakin of Narnia; Wendy Luscombe, owner; 4. GESSTENIA; Elizabeth Call, owner; Elizabeth Call, rider; De Niro, sire; Ronaldo, sire; Rifona, dam; Anton Voorhoeve, breeder .............................................. 63.158% Gesstine, dam; Oliver Kotschotsky, breeder ...............................................................67.093% 5. LUCCA; Kelly Robbins, owner; Kelly Robbins, rider; Lancer III, sire; Grimke, dam; Gestuet Lewitz, breeder ............................................................................................. 66.613%

Second Level Open

Fourth Level Open

right: SiLViA PALMEr

1. ROCK STAR; Denise Cole, owner; Denise Cole, rider; Rubinstein I, sire; Lorance, dam; Inke Nolte, breeder ............................................................................68.605% 2. WINTERSNOW; Mary Contakos & Hilda Gurney, owners; Hilda Gurney, rider; Training Level Open Winterprinz, sire; Lavinia, dam; Mary Contakos & Hilda Gurney, breeders ................65.602% 1. TALISMAN; Jeanne McDonald, owner; Jeanne McDonald, rider; Tantris, sire; 3. RASTA; Pamela Bailey, owner; Christine Rivlin, rider; Rotspon, sire; Lucianna, dam; Andrea Parker, breeder .....................................................................76.600% Rikorella, dam; Judith Yancey, breeder ......................................................................64.878% 2. WROXANNE; Suzanne Galsterer, owner; Priscilla Clough & Suzanne Galsterer, riders; 4. REMARKABLE; Alison Head, owner; Alison Head, rider; Royal Diamond, sire; Wonderful, sire; Lofty View, dam; Dantia Benson, breeder ........................................ 73.207% Feldcouleur, dam; H. Hollman, breeder .....................................................................64.634% 3. DONNER GIRL; Beth Glosten, owner; Beth Glosten, rider; Don Gregory, sire; 5. LUCCA; Kelly Robbins, owner; Kelly Robbins, rider; Lancer III, sire; Grimke, dam; Whisky-Girl, dam; Gestuet Lewitz, breeder ...............................................................72.300% Gestuet Lewitz, breeder ............................................................................................. 64.013% 4. HERMES; Denise Cole, owner; Denise Cole, rider; His Highness 2, sire; Rioja, dam; Jochen Huntenburg, breeder ..................................................................................... 71.600% Prix St. Georges Open 5. DIARY; Kathryn Coulson, owner; Kathryn Coulson, rider; Diamond Hit, sire; 1. ROYAL DIAMANT; Elizabeth Campbell, owner; Elizabeth Campbell, rider; Samba de Brasil, dam; Lewitz Gestuet, breeder .........................................................70.435% Rohdiamant, sire; Donna, dam; Ludger Wehry, breeder ............................................69.342% 2. ROCK STAR; Denise Cole, owner; Denise Cole, rider; Rubinstein I, sire; Lorance, dam; Inke Nolte, breeder ............................................................................ 68.421% First Level Open 3. DONATES; Melanie Pai, owner; Lynda Alicki, rider; Diamond Hit, sire; 1. SAPHIRA; John McGuire & Marilyn Johnson, owners; Heather McCarthy, rider; Grazienna, dam; Gerd Berges, breeder ...................................................................... 67.939% Florencio , sire; Roxina, dam; Wolfgang Sames, breeder ............................................ 76.061% 4. ROYAL PRINZ; Eskild & Lillian Reinhold, owners; Kimberly Kulesa, rider; 2. SPECIAL AGENT; Kathryn Phillips, owner; David Wilson, rider; Sandro Hit, sire; Royal Diamond, sire; Mystica, dam; Georg Breher, breeder .......................................67.764% Etoile, dam; J. Hartmann, breeder ............................................................................75.000% 5. WINTERSNOW; Mary Contakos & Hilda Gurney, owners; Hilda Gurney, rider; 3. RAVANNA; Raehaven Farms Inc., owner; Heather Mason, rider; Revan, sire; Winterprinz, sire; Lavinia, dam; Mary Contakos & Hilda Gurney, breeders ................65.526% Trottie True, dam; Heike Koepken, breeder .................................................................73.167%

KINGSTON, owner/rider Wendy Luscombe (NY)—Training Level Open, AA, & Vintage Cup (Norwegian Fjord Horse Reg.)

KORIAKIN OF NARNIA, owner/rider Wendy Luscombe (NY)— First Level AA & Vintage Cup; Res. First Level Open (Norwegian Fjord Horse Reg.)

REVELLE, owner/rider Susan White (MD)—Second Level Open (Oldenburg Horse Breeders Soc. NA Div. GOV)

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Oldenburg Horse Breeders Society NA Division of GOV


Intermediate I Open

Fourth Level Adult Amateur

1. DONATES; Melanie Pai, owner; Lynda Alicki, rider; Diamond Hit, sire; Grazienna, dam; Gerd Berges, breeder ......................................................................69.649% 2. DON DEVERE; Carolyn Adams, owner; Carolyn Adams, rider; Don Schufro, sire; Luisa, dam; Fritz Linse, breeder .................................................... 67.237% 3. ROYAL DIAMANT; Elizabeth Campbell, owner; Elizabeth Campbell, rider; Rohdiamant, sire; Donna, dam; Ludger Wehry, breeder ............................................65.789% 4. DESIDERATA 2; Jan Williams, owner; Jan Williams, rider; Michelangelo, sire; Donna Colina, dam; Silvia Johannsen, breeder ...........................................................64.211% 5. QUIRINIUS; Beatrice Marienau, owner; Beatrice Marienau, rider; Quando-Quando, sire; Graublau, dam; Caroline Albrecht, breeder ............................64.079%

1. DENISE COLE (GA), riding Rock Star; Denise Cole, owner; Rubinstein I, sire; Lorance, dam; Inke Nolte, breeder ............................................................................68.605% 2. KELLY ROBBINS (IN), riding Lucca; Kelly Robbins, owner; Lancer III, sire; Grimke, dam; Gestuet Lewitz, breeder ....................................................................... 64.013% 3. JUDY ETHELL (MO), riding Rubin Raphael; Judy Ethell, owner; Rubin-Royal, sire; Little Lady As, dam; M. Zuschlag, breeder .................................................................63.659%

AdequAn/usdf All-breeds

Intermediate II Open

Prix St. Georges Adult Amateur 1. DENISE COLE (GA), riding Rock Star; Denise Cole, owner; Rubinstein I, sire; Lorance, dam; Inke Nolte, breeder ............................................................................ 68.421%

Second Level Junior/Young Rider

1. ALEXANDRIA HORNING (FL), riding Feiner Focus; Alexandria & 1. DEJURE; Susanna Jaeger, owner; Tanya Rennie, rider; D. Day, sire; Esperanza, dam; Sheila Horning, owners; Feiner Stern, sire; Berthold Schmidt, breeder ......................66.744% Dressuur Springstal, breeder .....................................................................................63.882% 2. LESOTHO; Pamela Wall, owner; Kimberly Kulesa, rider; Leggiero, sire; Third Level Junior/Young Rider Finess, dam; Josef Schulte, breeder ............................................................................62.368% 1. KATY MARTIN (HI), riding Lagunas Light; Katy Martin, owner; Lafitte, sire; 3. REVE DE NEIGE; Beatrice Marienau, owner; Beatrice Marienau, rider; Martburg, dam; Margrit Focken, breeder ...................................................................64.457% Rosenzauber, sire; Voltige, dam; Hella Kraus, breeder ................................................ 62.237% 2. MAGGIE CHARBONNET (CA), riding Sipriano; Maggie Charbonnet, owner; Stedinger, sire; De Nira, dam; Herman Heeren, breeder .............................................. 61.711% 3. CASSIE SCHMIDT (TX), riding Riviera; Leslie Schmidt, owner; Riverman, sire; Grand Prix Open High Society, dam; Christa Witten, breeder ................................................................61.163% 1. DON ANGELO; Diamante Farms Inc., owner; Michelle Gibson, rider; Don Larino, sire; Elektina, dam; Janssen Hartmut, breeder .......................................66.625% Training Level Vintage Cup 2. HARMONY’S SANDRO; Harmony Sporthorses, owner; Leslie Webb, rider; 1. JEANNE MCDONALD (PA), riding Talisman; Jeanne McDonald, owner; Sandro Hit, sire; Balina, dam; Duske Erhard, breeder ............................................... 62.979% Tantris, sire; Lucianna, dam; Andrea Parker, breeder ................................................76.600% 3. ROMANTIC; Team Romantic LLC, owner; William Warren, rider; 2. SUZANNE GALSTERER (CA), riding Wroxanne; Suzanne Galsterer, owner; Rohdiamant, sire; Arabella, dam; Gerd Berges, breeder ............................................62.447% Wonderful, sire; Lofty View, dam; Dantia Benson, breeder ........................................ 73.565% 4. REVE DE NEIGE; Beatrice Marienau, owner; Beatrice Marienau, rider; 3. BETH GLOSTEN (WA), riding Donner Girl; Beth Glosten, owner; Rosenzauber, sire; Voltige, dam; Hella Kraus, breeder ................................................ 61.383% Don Gregory, sire; Whisky-Girl, dam; Gestuet Lewitz, breeder ..................................72.300% 4. KATHRYN COULSON (CO), riding Diary; Kathryn Coulson, owner; Training Level Adult Amateur Diamond Hit, sire; Samba de Brasil, dam; Lewitz Gestuet, breeder ...........................70.435% 1. DENISE COLE (GA), riding Hermes; Denise Cole, owner; His Highness 2, sire; Rioja, dam; Jochen Huntenburg, breeder ................................................................... 71.600% First Level Vintage Cup 2. KATHRYN COULSON (CO), riding Diary; Kathryn Coulson, owner; 1. JEANNE MCDONALD (PA), riding Talisman; Jeanne McDonald, owner; Diamond Hit, sire; Samba de Brasil, dam; Lewitz Gestuet, breeder ...........................70.435% Tantris, sire; Lucianna, dam; Andrea Parker, breeder .................................................71.193% 3. MELISSA PRIBIC (PA), riding Radiance; Melissa Pribic, owner; Rohdiamont, sire; 2. BETH GLOSTEN (WA), riding Donner Girl; Beth Glosten, owner; Goldika, dam; Kurt-Heinrich Boettcher, breeder ........................................................ 68.991% Don Gregory, sire; Whisky-Girl, dam; Gestuet Lewitz, breeder .................................. 70.561% 4. SHERRI PASQUALE (CT), riding Zalani; Sherri Pasquale, owner; Donavan!, sire; 3. MARIE BARRETT (MA), riding Roxorella; Roberta Berry, owner; Rotspon, sire; Zejaluna, dam; Lisa Gorski, breeder ..........................................................................66.087% Rikorella, dam; Judith Yancey, breeder ...................................................................... 68.158% 5. LORRAINE WILLIAMS (TX), riding Damita; Lorraine Williams, owner; Donates, sire; Mega-Horus, dam; Lorraine Williams, breeder ....................................62.000% Second Level Vintage Cup 1. SUSAN WHITE (MD), riding Revelle; Susan White, owner; Rosenthal, sire; Liberty Belle, dam; Alicia Baranowski, breeder .........................................................67.995% First Level Adult Amateur 2. HILARI FLEMING (NV), riding Rubicon SF; Hilari Fleming, owner; Ruffian, sire; 1. GUNDI YOUNGER (CA), riding Luke Skywalker; Peter Younger, owner; Mayflower, dam; Laura Whitford, breeder .................................................................64.499% Lauterbach, sire; Teja, dam; Hans Bloemer, breeder .................................................. 67.993% 3. KAREN COHEN (CA), riding Wasabi; Karen Cohen, owner; Wolkentanz I, sire; 2. CHRIS DERR (SC), riding Ruth Anne; Chris Derr, owner; Rosenthal, sire; Donna, dam; Heinrich Schreinemacher, breeder ........................................................ 62.143% Wishful, dam; Angela Barilar, breeder ......................................................................66.484% 3. MEGAN ZURECK (NY), riding Seydlitz H; Megan Zureck, owner; Sandro Hit, sire; Third Level Vintage Cup Fire Lady, dam; Gestuet Horstfelde GmbH, breeder ...................................................65.945% 1. MARIE BARRETT (MA), riding Dunant; Leigh Dunworth, owner; Depardieu, sire; Anita, dam; Bernhard Schroeder, breeder .........................................67.179% 2. KATHERINE HELLER (NY), riding Raphael; Katherine Heller, owner; Second Level Adult Amateur Rubin-Royal, sire; Casablanca, dam; Katherine Heller, breeder ..................................63.256% 1. MEGAN ZURECK (NY), riding Seydlitz H; Megan Zureck, owner; Sandro Hit, sire; Fire Lady, dam; Gestuet Horstfelde GmbH, breeder ...................................................64.524% Prix St. Georges Vintage Cup 2. HILARI FLEMING (NV), riding Rubicon SF; Hilari Fleming, owner; Ruffian, sire; Mayflower, dam; Laura Whitford, breeder .................................................................64.499% 1. ELIZABETH CAMPBELL (FL), riding Royal Diamant; Elizabeth Campbell, owner; Rohdiamant, sire; Donna, dam; Ludger Wehry, breeder ............................................69.342% 3. MAUREEN SULLIVAN (KY), riding Coogan; Maureen Sullivan, owner; Cambridge, sire; Mahogany, dam; Thistledown Farms, breeder .................................63.023% 2. ARDEN MEYER (NJ), riding Donna Nikolina; Arden Meyer, owner; Donnerhall, sire; Pia, dam; George Hoerr, breeder ............................................................................... 63.421% 4. KAREN COHEN (CA), riding Wasabi; Karen Cohen, owner; Wolkentanz I, sire; Donna, dam; Heinrich Schreinemacher, breeder ........................................................ 62.143%

Intermediate I Vintage Cup

Third Level Adult Amateur

1. ELIZABETH CAMPBELL (FL), riding Royal Diamant; Elizabeth Campbell, owner; Rohdiamant, sire; Donna, dam; Ludger Wehry, breeder ............................................65.789%

1. ELIZABETH CALL (MA), riding Gesstenia; Elizabeth Call, owner; De Niro, sire; Gesstine, dam; Oliver Kotschotsky, breeder ...............................................................67.093% First Level Musical Freestyle 2. KELLY ROBBINS (IN), riding Lucca; Kelly Robbins, owner; Lancer III, sire; 1. RAVANNA; Raehaven Farms Inc., owner; Heather Mason, rider; Revan, sire; Grimke, dam; Gestuet Lewitz, breeder ....................................................................... 66.613% Trottie True, dam; Heike Koepken, breeder ................................................................ 73.750% 3. KATHERINE HELLER (NY), riding Raphael; Katherine Heller, owner; 2. THE COUNT BASIL; Kylee Lourie, owner; Andrea Doelling, rider; Chico’s Boy, sire; Rubin-Royal, sire; Casablanca, dam; Katherine Heller, breeder ..................................63.256% Aronja, dam; Ingrid Bergmann, breeder ................................................................... 69.167%

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Third Level Musical Freestyle

Two-Year-Old Fillies

1. ABSOLUT LEE; Martha Guyton, owner; Martha Guyton, rider; Aircraft, sire; 1. SHUTTERFLY’S BUZZ; Silene White, owner; Sire Shutterfly, sire; Galina, dam; Mahlstedt Werner, breeder ........................................................................................63.958% Ulrike Geuenich, breeder ...........................................................................................78.600% 2. SANTOLINA; Jessica Wright, owner; Sempatico M, sire; Bold Navette, dam; Christine Bergeron, breeder ......................................................................................75.300% Fourth Level Musical Freestyle 3. SANTINA; Anita Nardine, owner; Sir Donnerhall, sire; Risiko, dam; 1. ROCK STAR; Denise Cole, owner; Denise Cole, rider; Rubinstein I, sire; Anita Nardine, breeder ..............................................................................................73.800% Lorance, dam; Inke Nolte, breeder ............................................................................70.833% 4. NOVA; Marie Marr, owner; Nilena, sire; Grande Aurora, dam; 2. JONKARA; Mackinzie Pooley, owner; Mackinzie Pooley, rider; Rubinstein I, sire; Equine Park Cornell, breeder .....................................................................................73.400% Jonkalla, dam; Johann Brandes, breeder ................................................................... 68.917% 3. KASHMIR; Ann Sterling Hart, owner; Ann Sterling Hart, rider; Wolkentanz II, sire; Kristiana, dam; Kay Dennis, breeder .........................................................................67.708% Three-Year-Old Colts/Geldings 1. FUERTE VENTURA; Anita Nardine, owner; Ferro, sire; Risiko, dam; 4. DREAM OF LOVE; Birgitt Dagge, owner; Katrin Dagge, rider; Dream of Glory, sire; Anita Nardine, breeder ..............................................................................................76.500% Dolomita, dam; Ulrike Schwarz-Nissen, breeder ....................................................... 65.417% 2. STEINBECK; Bethany Tarbell, owner; Samarant, sire; Reina, dam; Sonia Hoglund, breeder .............................................................................................73.000% Intermediate I Musical Freestyle 1. ROYAL DIAMANT; Elizabeth Campbell, owner; Elizabeth Campbell, rider; Rohdiamant, sire; Donna, dam; Ludger Wehry, breeder ............................................ 72.375% Three-Year-Old Fillies 1. RHYME AND REASON; Sally Wiley, owner; Rosenthal, sire; Gaetessa, dam; 2. DONATES; Melanie Pai, owner; Lynda Alicki, rider; Diamond Hit, sire; Sally Wiley, breeder .................................................................................................. 77.700% Grazienna, dam; Gerd Berges, breeder ......................................................................69.667% 2. DELUCIA CRF; Anne Early, owner; De Luxe, sire; Galena, dam; Anne Early, breeder ...75.800%

Colts/Geldings of Current Calendar Year

Four-Year-Old and Older Stallions 1. IRON LEAGUE; Juliana Whittenburg & Gary Ellebracht, owners; Ironman, sire; Ivy League, dam; Juliana Whittenburg & Gary Ellebracht, breeders ...........................75.500% 1. DE FEINER STAR; Melinda Brown & Greg Strait, owners; De Laurentis, sire; Feiner Dance, dam; Elizabeth Dorsett, breeder .......................................................... 81.550% 2. BARON BONAVENTURE; Juliana Whittenburg & Gary Ellebracht, owners; Baron Van Gough, sire; Passadena W, dam; Juliana Whittenburg & Gary Ellebracht, breeders ....73.000% 1. STEDINGERS LADY; Allison Kavey, owner; Stedinger, sire; Grilanda, dam; Wilfried Fleming, breeder .........................................................................................79.000% 1. LORETTA LYNN; Carol DiMaggio & Jens Richter, owners; Florencio , sire; 2. SUNSHINE; Katja Eilers, owner; Sorento, sire; Warkonda, dam; Leandra, dam; Carol DiMaggio, breeder ....................................................................80.000% Pascalle Wagemans, breeder .....................................................................................78.500% 3. ROSE ROYCE; James Curtin, owner; Rosenthal, sire; Native’s Promise, dam; Yearling Colts/Geldings James Curtin, breeder ...............................................................................................70.550% 1. RICO SUAVE; Regina Esterman, owner; Rosenthal, sire; Boston Dancer, dam; Regina Esterman, breeder .........................................................................................76.200% Four-and Five-Year-Old Stallions/Geldings Materiale 2. SAMSON’S 7 CR; Kathy Harlan, owner; Sempatico M, sire; Bold Navette, dam; 1. DE FEINER STAR; Melinda Brown & Greg Strait, owners; Christopher Schruefer, rider; Christine Bergeron, breeder ......................................................................................74.250% De Laurentis, sire; Feiner Dance, dam; Elizabeth Dorsett, breeder .............................77.900%

Fillies of Current Calendar Year

Yearling Fillies

Four-and Five-Year-Old Mares Materiale

LEft: ALiCiA frESE PhOtOgrAPhY; MiddLE: JANitA OJALA

1. TRAUM GIRL; Parvin Work, owner; Dacaprio, sire; Tiena, dam; 1. ROSE ROYCE; James Curtin, owner; Colleen Curtin, rider; Rosenthal, sire; Parvin Work, breeder ................................................................................................73.600% Native’s Promise, dam; James Curtin, breeder ...........................................................65.000% 2. CAVALINA; Melanie Snyder, owner; Coromino, sire; Quick n’Icy, dam; Jill Windsor, breeder .................................................................................................69.700% USEF Four-Year-Old 1. WALK THE LINE; Amy Bock, owner; Amy Bock, rider; World of Dreams, sire; Heinira, dam; Gerhard Thomes, breeder ............................................................................. 7.9 Two-Year-Old Colts/Geldings 2. DE FEINER STAR; Melinda Brown & Greg Strait, owners; Christopher Schruefer, rider; 1. RAFAEL; Andrea Duncan, owner; Rosenthal, sire; Born in a Storm, dam; De Laurentis, sire; Feiner Dance, dam; Elizabeth Dorsett, breeder ...................................... 7.8 Andrea Duncan, breeder ............................................................................................ 77.550% 3. DANIKA; Beth Sproule-Hansen, owner; Beth Sproule-Hansen, rider; Di Vinci, sire; 2. RENEGADE RS; Daniela Hofacker, owner; Rhythm and Blues, sire; Tanti Bacini, dam; Beth Sproule-Hansen, breeder .............................................................. 7.2 Fuchsin Von Rehwald, dam; Melissa Bourne, breeder .................................................75.650% 4. MW DONNAHALL; Jennifer Vanover, owner; Jennifer Vanover & Lisa Postleb, riders; 3. WINCHESTER; Alicia Rosenblatt, owner; Windfall CB, sire; Serendipity, dam; Florencio, sire; Dein Liebling, dam; Maria Ferneding-Gruendung, breeder ..........................7.1 Alicia Rosenblatt, breeder ......................................................................................... 74.525% 5. DEMITESSA; Sally Wiley, owner; Maria Hallet, rider; De Laurentis, sire; 4. ROCKET MAN; James Curtin, owner; Rosenthal, sire; Native’s Promise, dam; Gaetessa, dam; Sally Wiley, breeder ................................................................................... 7.0 James Curtin, breeder ............................................................................................... 71.250%

IRON LEAGUE, owners Juliana Whittenburg (FL) & Gary Ellebracht (FL); handler Gary Ellebracht (FL)—DSHB Colts/Geldings of Current Calendar Year (Oldenburg Horse Breeders Soc. NA Div. GOV)

LORETTA LYNN, owners Carol DiMaggio (CA) & Jens Richter (CA); handler Jens Richter (CA)—DSHB Fillies of Current Calendar Year (Oldenburg Horse Breeders Soc. NA Div. GOV)

RAFAEL, owner Andrea Duncan (CA); handler Rebecca Cook (CA)—DSHB Two-Year-Old Colts/Geldings (Oldenburg Horse Breeders Soc. NA Div. GOV)

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Four-Year-Old and Older Maiden/Yeld Mares


FEI Five-Year-Old

Training Level Adult Amateur

1. SABATI; Nancy Holowesko, owner; Ulla Parker, rider; Sandro Hit, sire; Rosalea, dam; 1. CARYL STEPHENS (FL), riding Jibs; Caryl Stephens, owner; Rex Magna, sire; Nancy Holowesko, breeder ................................................................................................. 7.8 Zwanet, dam; J.A. Van Marum, breeder ..................................................................... 67.857% 2. LUKE SKYWALKER; Peter Younger, owner; Gundi Younger, rider; Lauterbach, sire; 2. EILEEN KASMARCIK (NY), riding Tonka Toy; Eileen Kasmarcik, owner; Teja, dam; Hans Bloemer, breeder ...................................................................................... 7.2 Basket Weave, sire; Peconette, dam; James & Sharon Girvin, breeders ......................66.000%

FEI Six-Year-Old

First Level Adult Amateur

1. STEINWAY; Nancy Holowesko, owner; Ulla Parker, rider; Sandro Hit, sire; 1. LURA HILL (TN), riding Liberty Please; Lura Hill, owner; Dream in Gold, sire; Roselea, dam; Nancy Holowesko, breeder ........................................................................... 7.2 Road Time, dam; Lura Hill, breeder ...........................................................................66.579% 2. JOHANNE MARCOUX (FL), riding Charlie; Johanne Marcoux, owner ........................... 63.334%

Performance Horse Registry

Second Level Adult Amateur

1. JANNE RUMBOUGH (FL), riding Winnie Too; Janne Rumbough, owner; Gaocho III, sire; Kristiana, dam; Janne Rumbough, breeder ...................................... 65.581% 1. JIBS; Caryl Stephens, owner; Caryl Stephens, rider; Rex Magna, sire; 2. GWYNETH FRIEDL (WI), riding Finnigan Finnigan; Gwyneth Friedl, owner; Zwanet, dam; J.A. Van Marum, breeder ..................................................................... 67.857% Grand Echo, sire; Gibbous Moon, dam; Virginia Sanborn, breeder ..............................63.571% 2. TONKA TOY; Eileen Kasmarcik, owner; Eileen Kasmarcik, rider; Basket Weave, sire; Peconette, dam; James & Sharon Girvin, breeders .....................................................66.000%

Training Level Open

Third Level Adult Amateur

1. JANICE MAUREN (TX), riding Wolly; Janice Mauren, owner; Weltfriede, sire; Mirijam, dam; Volker Schaefer, breeder ..................................................................... 61.744% 1. LIBERTY PLEASE; Lura Hill, owner; Lura Hill, rider; Dream in Gold, sire; Road Time, dam; Lura Hill, breeder ...........................................................................66.579% 2. LAURA HAGEN (MI), riding Absolut Teyn; Nancy Ray, owner; Absolut, sire; Edith Ann, dam; Nancy Ray, breeder ......................................................................... 61.667% 2. ARTFUL IKON; Barbra Reis, owner; Barbra Reis, rider; Artful Move, sire; Excelling Princess, dam; William Erdos, breeder .......................................................65.263%

First Level Open

Prix St. Georges Adult Amateur

1. LEEDA FLETCHER (NY), riding Kentucky; Leeda Fletcher, owner; 1. WINNIE TOO; Janne Rumbough, owner; Janne Rumbough, rider; Gaocho III, sire; Tipperary, sire; Kalahari II, dam; Irmgard Muenker, breeder ..................................... 61.842% Kristiana, dam; Janne Rumbough, breeder ................................................................ 65.581% 2. FINNIGAN FINNIGAN; Gwyneth Friedl, owner; Gwyneth Friedl, rider; Intermediate I Adult Amateur Grand Echo, sire; Gibbous Moon, dam; Virginia Sanborn, breeder ..............................63.571% 1. KIMBERLY NOON-FISHEL (CA), riding Reve D’Amour; Tom Fishel, owner; Gringo, sire; Szeplak VII-Almodo, dam; Kabala Menes, breeder ..................................64.211%

Third Level Open

1. SPENCER; Erin Mchenry, owner; Erin Mchenry, rider; Gun Runner, sire; Doyle Seely, breeder ..................................................................................................62.564% Third Level Junior/Young Rider 1. ERIN MCHENRY (AZ), riding Spencer; Erin Mchenry, owner; Gun Runner, sire; 2. WOLLY; Janice Mauren, owner; Janice Mauren, rider; Weltfriede, sire; Doyle Seely, breeder ..................................................................................................62.564% Mirijam, dam; Volker Schaefer, breeder ..................................................................... 61.744%

Prix St. Georges Open

Training Level Vintage Cup

Intermediate I Open

First Level Vintage Cup

1. CARYL STEPHENS (FL), riding Jibs; Caryl Stephens, owner; Rex Magna, sire; 1. NTEC DONAR; Kai Handt, owner; Kai Handt, rider; Duralin II, sire; Zwanet, dam; J.A. Van Marum, breeder ..................................................................... 67.857% Dukoscha, dam; Ulrich Prehl, breeder ........................................................................64.211% 2. EILEEN KASMARCIK (NY), riding Tonka Toy; Eileen Kasmarcik, owner; 2. KENTUCKY; Leeda Fletcher, owner; Leeda Fletcher, rider; Tipperary, sire; Basket Weave, sire; Peconette, dam; James & Sharon Girvin, breeders ......................66.000% Kalahari II, dam; Irmgard Muenker, breeder ............................................................. 61.842% 1. LURA HILL (TN), riding Liberty Please; Lura Hill, owner; Dream in Gold, sire; 1. REVE D’AMOUR; Tom Fishel, owner; Kimberly Noon-Fishel, rider; Road Time, dam; Lura Hill, breeder ...........................................................................66.579% Gringo, sire; Szeplak VII-Almodo, dam; Kabala Menes, breeder ..................................64.211% 2. NTEC DONAR; Kai Handt, owner; Kai Handt, rider; Duralin II, sire; Dukoscha, dam; Ulrich Prehl, breeder .......................................................................63.289% Second Level Vintage Cup 1. JANNE RUMBOUGH (FL), riding Winnie Too; Janne Rumbough, owner; Gaocho III, sire; Kristiana, dam; Janne Rumbough, breeder ...................................... 65.581% Grand Prix Open 2. DENISE GENTILE (MI), riding Citizen Caine; Denise Gentile, owner; Prophet, sire; 1. BRILLIANT TOO; Sharon & Michael Poulin, owners; Katherine Poulin, rider; Paully, dam; Watson Farms, breeder .........................................................................60.833% Brilliant, sire; Blue Brigetta, dam; Sharon & Michael Poulin, breeders ......................65.745%

JIBS, owner/rider Caryl Stephens (FL)—Training Level Open, AA, & Vintage Cup (Perf. Horse Reg.)

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LIBERTY PLEASE, owner/rider Lura Hll (TN)—First Level Open, AA, & Vintage Cup (Perf. Horse Reg.)

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AdequAn/usdf All-breeds

Second Level Open


First Level Musical Freestyle

Second Level Open

1. LIBERTY PLEASE; Lura Hill, owner; Lura Hill, rider; Dream in Gold, sire; 1. ABSOLUTE ZEPHYR; Karen Ball, owner; Solveig Sager, Karen Ball & Road Time, dam; Lura Hill, breeder ...........................................................................70.000% Emily Tears, riders; Abanos, sire; Grosse Welt, dam; Horst Baumann, breeder .......... 67.507% 2. GYLANO; Sophia Daukus, owner; Amanda Johnson, rider; Graf Genius, sire; Second Level Musical Freestyle Dos Rios, dam; Eowyn Badtke-Brewer, breeder .........................................................67.043% 1. WOLLY; Janice Mauren, owner; Janice Mauren, rider; Weltfriede, sire; Mirijam, dam; Volker Schaefer, breeder ..................................................................... 73.542% Third Level Open 1. DONAUWALZER CSF; Susanne Hamilton, owner; Susanne Hamilton, rider; Third Level Musical Freestyle Dollmann, sire; Wallery S, dam; Paul Strerath, breeder ............................................. 66.163% 1. FARO; Tonya Capaccio, owner; Heather Caudill, rider; Frisbee, sire; Reality, dam ....... 70.105% 2. WOLLY; Janice Mauren, owner; Janice Mauren, rider; Weltfriede, sire; Prix St. Georges Open Mirijam, dam; Volker Schaefer, breeder ..................................................................... 69.323% 1. DONNERZAUBER; Heidi Conlon, owner; Heidi Conlon, rider; Donatelli II, sire; Galilea, dam; Otto Baumann, breeder ....................................................................... 62.237% Intermediate I Musical Freestyle 1. NTEC DONAR; Kai Handt, owner; Kai Handt, rider; Duralin II, sire; Dukoscha, dam; Ulrich Prehl, breeder ....................................................................... 65.375% Intermediate I Open 1. DONNERZAUBER; Heidi Conlon, owner; Heidi Conlon, rider; Donatelli II, sire; Galilea, dam; Otto Baumann, breeder .......................................................................60.395%

Pinto Horse Association of America

Training Level Adult Amateur Training Level Open

1. LYNN GREGORY (IL), riding Chanel; Lynn Gregory, owner; Makuba, sire; Chianti, dam; Natalie Cwik, breeder ..........................................................................68.279% 1. FIRST DANCE; Carol Mavros, owner; Carol Mavros, rider; The Color of Fame, sire; NR Minuete, dam; Charles R. Hughes Loving Trust, breeder .......................................66.800% 2. KATIE MISKOVIC (IL), riding Lumiere; Katie Miskovic, owner; Le Mode, sire; Lumina, dam; Ann Daum Kustar, breeder .................................................................. 61.400% 2. PROUD ASSINIBOINE; Susan Thiel, owner; Carrie Gregory, rider; New Dawn’s Thunder Dancer, sire; LR OH Kourosanna, dam; Sandra Foster, breeder .....................66.359%

Second Level Adult Amateur

1. FIRST DANCE; Carol Mavros, owner; Carol Mavros, rider; The Color of Fame, sire; NR Minuete, dam; Charles R. Hughes Loving Trust, breeder .......................................65.789%

1. MARGARET MCKIBBIN-FAVREAU (NJ), riding Bridge; Margaret McKibbin-Favreau, owner; Icon, sire; Winetta, dam; Herman Schneider, breeder ...... 61.796%

Training Level Vintage Cup

Training Level Adult Amateur

1. LYNN GREGORY (IL), riding Chanel; Lynn Gregory, owner; Makuba, sire; 1. CAROL MAVROS (MT), riding First Dance; Carol Mavros, owner; The Color of Chianti, dam; Natalie Cwik, breeder ..........................................................................68.279% Fame, sire; NR Minuete, dam; Charles R. Hughes Loving Trust, breeder .....................66.800% 2. AMANDA KING (NC), riding KingMidas; Amanda King, owner ....................................66.087% Second Level Vintage Cup 1. MARGARET MCKIBBIN-FAVREAU (NJ), riding Bridge; Margaret First Level Adult Amateur McKibbin-Favreau, owner; Icon, sire; Winetta, dam; Herman Schneider, breeder ...... 61.796% 1. CAROL MAVROS (MT), riding First Dance; Carol Mavros, owner; The Color of Fame, sire; NR Minuete, dam; Charles R. Hughes Loving Trust, breeder .....................65.789%

First Level Musical Freestyle

Rheinland Pfalz-Saar International Training Level Open

1. BRIDGE; Margaret McKibbin-Favreau, owner; Margaret McKibbin-Favreau, rider; Icon, sire; Winetta, dam; Herman Schneider, breeder ................................................67.604%

Yearling Fillies

MiddLE: hANNAh giVAS/PriX’ALL PhOtOgrAPhY; right: gENiA PLY

1. LEXIS LBA; Kerstin Witaszek, owner; Landsong, sire; Paradise, dam; 1. FERNANDO; Melanie Pai, owner; Nadine Schlonsok, rider; Florestan I, sire; Susan Bradley, breeder .............................................................................................. 73.750% Love Tale, dam; Melanie Pai, breeder ......................................................................... 71.035% 2. CHANEL; Lynn Gregory, owner; Lynn Gregory, rider; Makuba, sire; Chianti, dam; Natalie Cwik, breeder ................................................................................................68.279% Two-Year-Old Colts/Geldings 1. SHOWDOWN; Debi Frisina, owner; Stedinger, sire; Weltskandal, dam; Marion Dresel-O’Connor, breeder ..............................................................................79.400% First Level Open 2. WOLKENFABIO; Shelley Shaw, owner; New Wolkenzauber, sire; Fabiola B, dam; 1. WOLKENKARAT; Sophie Pirie Clifton, owner; Sophie Pirie Clifton, rider; Marion Dresel-O’Connor, breeder .............................................................................. 76.750% Wolkenzauber, sire; Hochkarat, dam; Marion Dresel-O’Connor, breeder ....................73.834% 3. FINEST FEATURE; Monika Currier, owner; Fi’s Tuxedo, sire; Utopia, dam; 2. GYLANO; Sophia Daukus, owner; Galina Shelepov & Amanda Johnson, riders; Monika Currier, breeder ............................................................................................68.925% Graf Genius, sire; Dos Rios, dam; Eowyn Badtke-Brewer, breeder ..............................71.579%

FARO, owner Tonya Capaccio (FL), rider Heather Caudill (FL)—Third Level Mus. Freestyle (Perf. Horse Reg.)

FIRST DANCE, owner/rider Carol Mavros (TN)—Training & First ABSOLUT ZEPHYR, owner/rider Karen Ball (CA)—Second Level Level Open & AA (Pinto Horse Assn. of America) Open (Rheinland Pfalz-Saar Int.)

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Two-Year-Old Fillies

Swedish Warmblood Association of North America 1. WHITE SOLITAIRE; Marion Dresel-O’Connor, owner; New Wolkenzauber, sire; Hochkarat, dam; Marion Dresel-O’Connor, breeder ...................................................75.900% Training Level Open 2. WHITE ROMANCE; Marion Dresel-O’Connor, owner; New Wolkenzauber, sire; Donna Romantica, dam; Marion Dresel-O’Connor, breeder ........................................72.900% 1. WHIRLAWAY; Wanda Hage, owner; Sean Cunningham, rider; Mazarain, sire; Lena Gail, dam; Wanda & Mark Hage, breeders ........................................................ 69.130% 2. LIMERICK; Gina Duran, owner; Becky O’reilly, rider; Legacy, sire; Three-Year-Old Colts/Geldings Absolute Marvel, dam; Lindsey Hassell, breeder ........................................................67.896% 1. WILDLY ROMANTIC; Donna Jackson, owner; Wolkenzauber, sire; 3. LADY VICTORIA; Susan Ketchel, owner; Debbie McCaughtry, rider; D’Romantica, dam; Marion Dresel-O’Connor, breeder ...............................................85.600% L.A. Baltic Sundance, sire; In the Know, dam; Courtney Buffum, breeder ................... 67.857% 4. VISHNU; Cody Johnson, owner; Cody Johnson, rider; Vivaldi, sire; What Next, dam; Kathleen Joachim, breeder .............................................................65.200% Three-Year-Old Fillies 5. DENALI; Laura Converse, owner; Laura Converse, rider; Marquis, sire; 1. RIO RIMA; Marion Dresel-O’Connor, owner; Radikal, sire; Hochkarat, dam; Belladonna, dam; Sheila Rand, breeder .....................................................................64.600% Marion Dresel-O’Connor, breeder ..............................................................................78.900% First Level Open

Four-Year-Old and older Stallions

1. MASTERPIECE; Kenneth Borden, owner; Kenneth Borden, rider; Master, sire; Miss Nickel Annie, dam; Kenneth Borden, breeder .....................................................70.000% 2. LIMERICK; Gina Duran, owner; Becky O’reilly, rider; Legacy, sire; Absolute Marvel, dam; Lindsey Hassell, breeder ........................................................66.053% 3. ELBABAR; Elizabeth Krug, owner; Elizabeth Krug, rider; Babar, sire; Four-Year-Old and older Maiden/Yeld Mares Magnetic Moment, dam; Elizabeth Krug, breeder ...................................................... 65.541% 1. RIO RIO; Lawrence Thibodeau, owner; Radikal, sire; Hochkarat, dam; Marion Dresel-O’Connor, breeder .............................................................................. 81.300% 4. TERRA COTTA; Helen Dilworth, owner; Haley Halasz, rider; Legacy, sire; Tres Jolie, dam; Helen Dilworth, breeder ....................................................................65.132% 2. WOLKENKARAT; Sophie Pirie Clifton, owner; Wolkenzauber, sire; Hochkarat, dam; Marion Dresel-O’Connor, breeder ................................................... 79.625% 5. VISHNU; Cody Johnson, owner; Cody Johnson, rider; Vivaldi, sire; What Next, dam; Kathleen Joachim, breeder .............................................................64.667%

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1. RABENSCHWARZ; Patrick Billes, owner; Radikal, sire; Hochkarat, dam; Marion Dresel-O’Connor, breeder ..............................................................................78.000%

Three-Year-Old Colts/Geldings Materiale

Second Level Open 1. WILDLY ROMANTIC; Donna Jackson, owner; Jessica Wisdom, rider; Wolkenzauber, sire; D’Romantica, dam; Marion Dresel-O’Connor, breeder ................78.300% 1. MASTERPIECE; Kenneth Borden, owner; Kenneth Borden, rider; Master, sire; Miss Nickel Annie, dam; Kenneth Borden, breeder .....................................................66.053% 2. COMING ATTRACTION; Jo McCracken, owner; Jo McCracken, rider; Three-Year-Old Fillies Materiale Come Back II, sire; Astrid, dam; Jo McCracken, breeder ............................................62.857% 1. RIO RIMA; Marion Dresel-O’Connor, owner; Jessica Wisdom & Marion Dresel-O’Connor, 3. LOUIS; Kate Emmett-Wilder, owner; Kate Emmett-Wilder, rider; Puritano, sire; riders; Radikal, sire; Hochkarat, dam; Marion Dresel-O’Connor, breeder ...................78.600% Leilani, dam; Helen Dilworth, breeder .......................................................................60.476% Four-and Five-Year-Old Stallions/Geldings Materiale Third Level Open 1. SOPHIA; Dantia Benson, owner; Dantia Benson, rider; Fighting Fit, sire; 1. RABENSCHWARZ; Patrick Billes, owner; Patrick Billes, rider; Radikal, sire; Sequoia, dam; Dantia Benson, breeder ......................................................................66.539% Hochkarat, dam; Marion Dresel-O’Connor, breeder ...................................................77.600% 2. MASTERPIECE; Kenneth Borden, owner; Kenneth Borden, rider; Master, sire; Miss Nickel Annie, dam; Kenneth Borden, breeder .....................................................64.884% Four-and Five-Year-Old Mares Materiale 3. SIFON; Renee Silva, owner; Kate Anderson, rider; Schwadroneur, sire; 1. RIO RIO; Lawrence Thibodeau, owner; Jessica Wisdom, rider; Radikal, sire; Sabina, dam; Karl Skov, breeder ................................................................................64.726% Hochkarat, dam; Marion Dresel-O’Connor, breeder ...................................................81.800% 4. LEGATO; Jodi Lees, owner; Jodi Lees, rider; Legacy, sire; Beau Soleil, dam; 2. WOLKENKARAT; Sophie Pirie Clifton, owner; Jessica Wisdom & Helen Dilworth, breeder ............................................................................................ 63.373% Sophie Pirie Clifton, riders; Wolkenzauber, sire; Hochkarat, dam; 5. VIOLET; Mark Satterlee, owner; Erin Jorgensen, rider; Vivaldi, sire; Marion Dresel-O’Connor, breeder ..............................................................................77.000% Fancy Valentine, dam; Julie Duguay, breeder .............................................................62.093%

Fourth Level Open

FEI Five-Year-Old

1. BALTIC JUBILATION; Cindy Latham, owner; Cindy Latham, rider; 1. FERNANDO; Melanie Pai, owner; Nadine Schlonsok, rider; Florestan I, sire; L.A. Baltic Inspiration, sire; Spartacus Innersta, dam; Cindy Latham, breeder ..........63.867% Love Tale, dam; Melanie Pai, breeder .................................................................................. 7.2

BRIDGE, owner/rider Margaret McKibbin-Favreau (NJ)— Second Level AA & Vintage Cup; First Level Mus. Freestyle (Rheinland Pfalz-Saar Int.)

WHITE SOLITAIRE, owner Marion Dresel-O’Connor (ID), handler Jessica Wisdom (ID)—DSHB Two-Year-Old Fillies (Rheinland Pfalz-Saar Int.)

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RIO RIMA, owner Marion Dresel-O’Connor (ID), rider Jessica Wisdom (ID)—DSHB & Materiale Three-YearOld Fillies (Rheinland Pfalz-Saar Int.)


2. VALPARAISO; Laurie White, owner; Laurie White, rider; Gauguin De Lully, sire; Third Level Adult Amateur Walborg, dam ...........................................................................................................63.286% 1. DANTIA BENSON (CA), riding Sophia; Dantia Benson, owner; Fighting Fit, sire; 3. B.M. INSPIRED SON; Korina Veenstra, owner; Korina Veenstra, rider; Sequoia, dam; Dantia Benson, breeder ......................................................................66.539% L.A. Baltic Inspiration, sire; Conquinet, dam; Wilfrid Cassette, breeder .....................62.400%

Fourth Level Adult Amateur

Prix St. Georges Open 1. BASIE; Kathy Rowse, owner; Danielle Rowland & Kathy Rowse, riders; Babar, sire; Agrippa, dam; Carol Reid, breeder ..........................................................65.789% 2. STONEFIRE 1074; Taunia Reed, owner; Cesar Parra, rider; D-Day, sire; Roderiks Oxalina, dam; Ann-Britt Johansson, breeder ............................................... 64.737% 3. BALTIC JUBILATION; Cindy Latham, owner; Cindy Latham, rider; L.A. Baltic Inspiration, sire; Spartacus Innersta, dam; Cindy Latham, breeder ..........62.895% 4. ARI; Lori Lauver, owner; Nina Winternheimer, rider; Amorex, sire; Kyistol, dam; Johanna Kern, breeder .............................................................................................. 61.974% 5. DAUNTLESS; Leslie McDonald, owner; Leslie McDonald, rider; Blue Hors Don Schufro, sire; Nutella, dam; Bollerups Lantbruksinstitut, breeder ......60.263%

Intermediate I Open

1. CINDY LATHAM (AL), riding Baltic Jubilation; Cindy Latham, owner; L.A. Baltic Inspiration, sire; Spartacus Innersta, dam; Cindy Latham, breeder ..........63.867% 2. LAURIE WHITE (NH), riding Valparaiso; Laurie White, owner; Gauguin De Lully, sire; Walborg, dam .......................................................................63.286% 3. KORINA VEENSTRA (MA), riding B.M. Inspired Son; Korina Veenstra, owner; L.A. Baltic Inspiration, sire; Conquinet, dam; Wilfrid Cassette, breeder .....................62.400%

Prix St. Georges Adult Amateur 1. CINDY LATHAM (AL), riding Baltic Jubilation; Cindy Latham, owner; L.A. Baltic Inspiration, sire; Spartacus Innersta, dam; Cindy Latham, breeder ..........62.895% 2. KORINA VEENSTRA (MA), riding B.M. Inspired Son; Korina Veenstra, owner; L.A. Baltic Inspiration, sire; Conquinet, dam; Wilfrid Cassette, breeder ..................... 60.198%

1. ARI; Lori Lauver, owner; Nina Winternheimer, rider; Amorex, sire; Kyistol, dam; Johanna Kern, breeder .............................................................................................. 66.184% Intermediate I Adult Amateur 2. BRANDON; Judith Stastny, owner; Kendra Kent, rider; Briar, sire; Troja, dam; 1. TAMINY MARSHALL (NM), riding Alleluiah; Taminy Marshall, owner; Amiral, sire; Annette Persson, breeder ...........................................................................................63.289% Dignified Dotty, dam; Christine Campbell, breeder ....................................................60.789% 3. ALLELUIAH; Taminy Marshall, owner; Taminy Marshall, rider; Amiral, sire; Dignified Dotty, dam; Christine Campbell, breeder ....................................................60.789%

Grand Prix Adult Amateur

1. JOHNNY HARRISON (CA), riding Focus; Johnny Harrison, owner; Swift, sire; Maiden, dam; Ewa Stranne Ravelsang, breeder ..........................................................63.191%

1. ALAZAN; Anne Gribbons, owner; Anne Gribbons, rider; Midt-West Ibi-Light, sire; Gardenia II, dam; Jorgen Karlsson, breeder ...............................................................68.795% 2. MONTEREY; Barbro Ask-Upmark, owner; Barbro Ask-Upmark, rider; Training Level Junior/Young Rider Rubignon, sire; Mona-Loo, dam; Elisabeth Gustavsson, breeder ................................66.489% 1. CODY JOHNSON (ID), riding Vishnu; Cody Johnson, owner; Vivaldi, sire; 3. FOCUS; Johnny Harrison, owner; Johnny Harrison, rider; Swift, sire; What Next, dam; Kathleen Joachim, breeder .............................................................65.200% Maiden, dam; Ewa Stranne Ravelsang, breeder ..........................................................63.191%

Training Level Adult Amateur

First Level Junior/Young Rider

1. CODY JOHNSON (ID), riding Vishnu; Cody Johnson, owner; Vivaldi, sire; 1. BECKY O’REILLY (CA), riding Limerick; Gina Duran, owner; Legacy, sire; What Next, dam; Kathleen Joachim, breeder .............................................................64.667% Absolute Marvel, dam; Lindsey Hassell, breeder ........................................................67.896% 2. JESSICA VALENTI (IL), riding Aragon; Jessica Valenti, owner; Marcel, sire; 2. LAURA CONVERSE (CA), riding Denali; Laura Converse, owner; Marquis, sire; Freesia, dam; Robert & Karen Oury, breeders ............................................................64.072% Belladonna, dam; Sheila Rand, breeder .....................................................................64.600% 3. LAUREN HADLEY (OK), riding Ares; Lauren Hadley, owner; Magini, sire; Charis, dam; Hans-Yngve Goransson, breeder ........................................................... 61.784%

First Level Adult Amateur

1. BECKY O’REILLY (CA), riding Limerick; Gina Duran, owner; Legacy, sire; Absolute Marvel, dam; Lindsey Hassell, breeder ........................................................66.053% Third Level Junior/Young Rider 1. KATE ANDERSON (CA), riding Sifon; Renee Silva, owner; Schwadroneur, sire; 2. ELIZABETH KRUG (MS), riding Elbabar; Elizabeth Krug, owner; Babar, sire; Sabina, dam; Karl Skov, breeder ................................................................................64.726% Magnetic Moment, dam; Elizabeth Krug, breeder ...................................................... 65.541% 2. MEGAN BRITT (MN), riding My Signet; Megan Britt, owner; Galapard, sire; SMW My Simone, dam; Bev Giwoyna, breeder ........................................................... 61.395% Second Level Adult Amateur

MiddLE: PALMEr PhOtO; right: CArOLYNN BUNCh PhOtOgrAPhY

1. JO MCCRACKEN (FL), riding Coming Attraction; Jo McCracken, owner; Come Back II, sire; Astrid, dam; Jo McCracken, breeder ............................................62.857% Third Level Vintage Cup 2. KATE EMMETT-WILDER (CA), riding Louis; Kate Emmett-Wilder, owner; 1. DANTIA BENSON (CA), riding Sophia; Dantia Benson, owner; Fighting Fit, sire; Puritano, sire; Leilani, dam; Helen Dilworth, breeder ................................................60.476% Sequoia, dam; Dantia Benson, breeder ......................................................................66.539%

ARI, owner Lori Lauver (CA), rider Nina Winternheimer (CA)—I-I Open (Swedish Warmblood Assn. NA)

COMING ATTRACTION, owner/rider Jo McCracken (FL)—Second Level AA; Res. Second Level Open (Swedish Warmblood Assn. NA)

TRENDSETTER, owner/rider Nichole Charbonneau (WA)—Third Level Mus. Freestyle (Swedish Warmblood Assn. NA)

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Prix St. Georges Vintage Cup

United States P.R.E. Association

1. KATHY ROWSE (VA), riding Basie; Kathy Rowse, owner; Babar, sire; Agrippa, dam; Carol Reid, breeder ............................................................................ 65.921% Training Level Open 2. LESLIE MCDONALD (OH), riding Dauntless; Leslie McDonald, owner; Blue Hors Don Schufro, sire; Nutella, dam; Bollerups Lantbruksinstitut, breeder ......60.263% 1. PRECIOSA DEL SOL; Julie Stammler, owner; Jennifer Bender, rider; Fandango Sol, sire; Gitana del Sol, dam; Leonardo & Maria Mandina, breeders ......... 66.661%

Intermediate I Vintage Cup

First Level Open

1. TAMINY MARSHALL (NM), riding Alleluiah; Taminy Marshall, owner; 1. BOLERO CXLVIII; Hampton Green Farm, owner; Maria Lithander, rider; Amiral, sire; Dignified Dotty, dam; Christine Campbell, breeder ................................60.789% Utrerano VII, sire; Felina XVIII, dam; Nicolas Perez, breeder ..................................... 70.120% 2. DIAZ HGF; Kelly Farmer, owner; Kelly Farmer & Michelle Martin, riders; First Level Musical Freestyle Camaron, sire; Escapada III, dam; Kimberly Van Kampen Boyer, breeder ..................60.278% 1. BALTIC NATIVE; Robin Dannels, owner; Robin Dannels, rider; L.A. Baltic Inspiration, sire; Laverner’s Lass, dam; Kara Fenlon, breeder ..................62.708% Third Level Open 1. EMBRUJADO XI; Lendon Gray, owner; Rachel Chowanec, rider; Juicioso XI, sire; Embrujo IX, dam; Agroganadera Las Gordillas, S.A., breeder ....................................64.324% 1. TRENDSETTER; Nichole Charbonneau, owner; Nichole Charbonneau, rider; 2. HERMOSO XXVII; Rigoberto Sanchez, owner; Katie Hoefs-Martin, rider; Chapman, sire; Morning Glow, dam; Kari McClain, breeder ........................................67.604% Sevillano XXVIII, sire; Furia XII, dam; Denham Ranch, breeder .................................. 64.156% 2. SAMBUCA; Shareen Purcell, owner; Shareen Purcell, rider; Sack 107, sire; Indora, dam; Birgitta Hansson, breeder ........................................................................61.667 Fourth Level Open

Third Level Musical Freestyle

AdequAn/usdf All-breeds

Intermediate I Musical Freestyle

1. JR; Janne Rumbough, owner; Janne Rumbough, rider; Gaucho III, sire; La Nina 1985, dam; Gremlan Farms, breeder ............................................................ 65.227%

1. PATRON; Jane McGough, owner; Jane McGough, rider; Pontus, sire; Perlemo, dam; Erik Johansson, breeder .....................................................................62.250% Prix St. Georges Open 1. IDILIO; Hampton Green Farm, owner; Maria Lithander, rider; Orgulloso XXIII, sire; Three-Year-Old Colts/Geldings Encina IV, dam; Jose Rodriguez, breeder .................................................................... 67.105% 1. PSURPRISE; Helen Dilworth, owner; Legacy, sire; Phantasy, dam; 2. JR; Janne Rumbough, owner; Janne Rumbough, rider; Gaucho III, sire; Helen Dilworth, breeder ............................................................................................75.800% La Nina 1985, dam; Gremlan Farms, breeder ............................................................63.684%

Four-Year-Old and Older Stallions

First Level Adult Amateur

1. MASTERPIECE; Kenneth Borden, owner; Master, sire; Miss Nickel Annie, dam; 1. KELLY FARMER (VA), riding Diaz HGF; Kelly Farmer, owner; Camaron, sire; Kenneth Borden, breeder ...........................................................................................76.950% Escapada III, dam; Kimberly Van Kampen Boyer, breeder ..........................................60.973%

FEI Five-Year-Old

Fourth Level Adult Amateur

1. SIRDARE; Carol Reid, owner; Kathrin Hain, rider; Sir Sinclair, sire; Apollonia, dam; 1. JANNE RUMBOUGH (FL), riding JR; Janne Rumbough, owner; Gaucho III, sire; Carol Reid, breeder ............................................................................................................ 7.6 La Nina 1985, dam; Gremlan Farms, breeder ............................................................ 65.227%

The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse Association Training Level Open

Prix St. Georges Adult Amateur 1. JANNE RUMBOUGH (FL), riding JR; Janne Rumbough, owner; Gaucho III, sire; La Nina 1985, dam; Gremlan Farms, breeder ............................................................... 63.684

Third Level Junior/Young Rider

1. KRIPTONITA AF; Linda Roth, owner; Linda Roth, rider; Kripton-Seni II, sire; 1. RACHEL CHOWANEC (CT), riding Embrujado XI; Lendon Gray, owner; Afrodita M Suay, dam; Nancy & Joseph Latta, breeders .............................................68.479% Juicioso XI, sire; Embrujo IX, dam; Agroganadera Las Gordillas, S.A., breeder ..........64.324% 2. BENEDICTO GF; Lindsey Mason, owner; Kimberly Monk, rider; Gaucho III, sire; Bruja XLIII, dam; Lanys Kaye-Eddie, breeder ............................................................ 67.929% Fourth Level Vintage Cup 3. DECOROSO; Mary Magee, owner; Molly Reynolds, rider; Islero VIII, sire; 1. JANNE RUMBOUGH (FL), riding JR; Janne Rumbough, owner; Gaucho III, sire; Almiranta XXII, dam; Jose Maria Cruces Morillo, breeder ..........................................65.800% La Nina 1985, dam; Gremlan Farms, breeder ............................................................ 65.227%

Third Level Open

Prix St. Georges Vintage Cup

1. BANDOLERO CLXXVI; Toni Mueller, owner; Toni Mueller, Paige Ruhl, rider; 1. JANNE RUMBOUGH (FL), riding JR; Janne Rumbough, owner; Gaucho III, sire; Camarero XII, sire; Bandolera XLI, dam; Juan Fernandez-Layos Rubio, breeder .........61.861% La Nina 1985, dam; Gremlan Farms, breeder ............................................................63.684%

Prix St. Georges Open 1. DOMINANTE XXIX; Linda Nickerson, owner; Kristi Wysocki & Patti Thurman, riders; Dominante XVI, sire; Gamera, dam; Calogero Mazzara, breeder ................................63.026%

Training Level Adult Amateur

United States Trotting Association Training Level Open

1. MOLLY REYNOLDS (FL), riding Decoroso; Mary Magee, owner; Islero VIII, sire; 1. DREAMY STARLET; Elizabeth Tewksbury, owner; Elizabeth Tewksbury, rider; On the Almiranta XXII, dam; Jose Maria Cruces Morillo, breeder ..........................................65.800% Road Again, sire; Dreamy Almahurst, dam; Pine Hollow Breeding Farm, breeder .......61.188%

Grand Prix Musical Freestyle

Second Level Open

1. AMANDO IV; Lee Burton, owner; Lee Burton, rider; Belicoso III, sire; 1. WHIZ BANG; Jean Bombardo, owner; Heather Caudill, rider; Say Kash, sire; Amanda, dam; Jacobo Munoz, breeder ......................................................................66.750% Caprene Kash, dam; Jean Bombardo, breeder ............................................................ 61.579%

Four-Year-Old and Older Stallions

Training Level Adult Amateur

1. DOMINANTE XXIX; Linda Nickerson, owner; Dominante XVI, sire; Gamera, dam; 1. ELIZABETH TEWKSBURY (ME), riding Dreamy Starlet; Elizabeth Tewksbury, owner; On Calogero Mazzara, breeder ........................................................................................74.500% the Road Again, sire; Dreamy Almahurst, dam; Pine Hollow Breeding Farm, breeder ....61.188%

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DREAMY STARLET, owner/rider Elizabeth Tewksbury (ME)—Training Level Open & AA (US Trotting Assn.)

WHIZ BANG, owner Jean Bombardo (FL), rider Heather Caudill (FL)—Second Level Open & Mus. Freestyle (US Trotting Assn.)

Second Level Musical Freestyle

GALLOD FFANTASTIC, owner/rider Joann Williams (WI)—Training Level Open (Welsh Pony & Cob Soc. of America—Section D)

First Level Open

Welsh Pony and Cob Society of America, Inc.

Second Level Open SECTION A First Level Open

1. MAPLE LANE KERO; Kristin Cyprus, owner; Allison Cyprus, rider; Mill Gate Hercules, sire; Canterbrook Marmalade, dam; Anne Corden, breeder ...........63.411%

1. SH SILVER’S REFLECTION; Kimberly Hilton, owner; Kimberly Hilton, rider; Prix St. Georges Open Asgard Silver Dollar, sire; E.J. Starlight Reflection, dam; Lona Webb, breeder ...........60.527% 1. RANLAN JACK FLASH; Marie Wagner, owner; Marie Wagner, rider; Dandardel Brit, sire; Ranlan Madame Swordance, dam; Randy Bullard, breeder .......60.526%

Four-Year-Old and older Stallions

1. NISTAR BLAZING KANSAS; Cynthia Bellis-Jones, owner; Menai Silver Buck, sire; Intermediate I Open GTF Blazing Ethel, dam; Wayne Stark & Nina Sue Gaunt Stark, breeders ................. 76.150% 1. NORTH FORKS CARDI; Jessica Wisdom & Cynthia Miller, owners; Jessica Wisdom, rider; Canterbrook Llwynog Du, sire; Hastening Mirage, dam; Carol Holcombe, breeder .....67.895%

SECTION C Training Level Open

HALF-WELSH

1. WINTERLAKE TRISTAN; Jennifer Martinez, owner; Jennifer Martinez, rider; North Forks Brenin Cardi, sire; Talywern Legally Blonde, dam; Cindy DiBrino, breeder .......67.900% Training Level Open 1. FLOWERING PLUMS TIARA; Donna Raquet, owner; Kerry Province, rider; North Forks Brenin Cardi, sire; After Thoughts, dam; Donna Raquet, breeder ...........70.365% First Level Open 1. WINTERLAKE TRISTAN; Jennifer Martinez, owner; Jennifer Martinez, rider; North Forks Brenin Cardi, sire; Talywern Legally Blonde, dam; Cindy DiBrino, breeder ....... 62.632% Second Level Open 1. SSP SHAZAM; A. Whit Watkins, owner; A. Whit Watkins, rider; Pecan Creek Timpanist, sire; Joulee, dam; Elaine Smola, breeder ...............................65.263% SECTION D

Training Level Open

Prix St. Georges Open

tOP LEft: tALLMAN PhOtOgrAPhY; BOttOM right: JOYLYNNE hArriS

1. GALLOD FFANTASTIC; Joann Williams, owner; Joann Williams, rider; 1. NYEWYN; Jill Sackman, owner; Lauren Chumley, rider; Menai Crwys, sire; Quillane Pryderi, sire; Gallod Ffansi, dam; Susan Stepney, breeder ............................68.800% Wyndamere Desiree, dam; Carol Becker, breeder ...................................................... 63.158%

MAPLE LANE KERO, owner Kristin Cyprus (TX), rider Allison Cyprus (TX)—First & Second Level Open (Welsh Pony & Cob Soc. of America—Section D)

FLOWERING PLUMS TIARA, owner Donna Raquet (NJ), rider Kerry Province (NJ)—Training Level Open (Welsh Pony & Cob Soc. of America—Half-Welsh)

SSP SHAZAM, owner/rider A. Whit Watkins (TX)—Second Level Open (Welsh Pony & Cob Soc. of America—Half-Welsh)

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1. WHIZ BANG; Jean Bombardo, owner; Heather Caudill, rider; Say Kash, sire; 1. MAPLE LANE KERO; Kristin Cyprus, owner; Allison Cyprus, rider; Caprene Kash, dam; Jean Bombardo, breeder ............................................................ 67.813% Mill Gate Hercules, sire; Canterbrook Marmalade, dam; Anne Corden, breeder .......... 66.185% 2. SEA THE GRAY; Jean Bombardo , The Standardbred Pleasure Horse Organization of 2. QUILLANE APOLLO; Elizabeth Francis, owner; Nicole Graf, rider; Nebo Calonog, sire; Florida, owner; Heather Caudill, rider; Lagg, sire; Arbiter, dam; Eugene Landy, breeder . 67.500% Fair Tegolin of Penrhyn, dam; Cornelia Agnew, breeder ............................................. 65.541% 3. HEATHER HILL CEFYN; Pamela Miller, owner; Pamela Miller, rider; Cairngan St. Edmund LOM, sire; Mary’s April, dam; John Levy, breeder ......................63.167%


2. RONALDO; Jody Kitchen, owner; Alexandra Kitchen, rider; Rockwell, sire; Rireen, dam; Thomas Holling, breeder ...................................................................... 63.370% 3. DANTE; Betty Irwin, owner; Betty Irwin, rider; Diamant, sire; Alli, dam; Intermediate II Open Dorie Vlatten-Schmitz, breeder .................................................................................60.349% 1. CHARDONNAY; Marta Kauffman, owner; Jaye Cherry, rider; Constantin, sire; 4. MALIPIERO 3; Julie Bennett, owner; Julie Bennett, rider; Monsieur, sire; Wienerin, dam; Hans Buescherhoff, breeder .............................................................. 61.579% Pastorella, dam; Hans-Josef Dahl, breeder .................................................................60.116%

Weser Em Ponies and Small Horses

Fillies of Current Calendar Year

Fourth Level Open

1. SIMPLY SANIYHA; Juliana Whittenburg & Gary Ellebracht, owners; Sonntagskind, sire; 1. FRAPICCINO; Kim Lacy, owner; Kim Lacy, rider; Furst Piccolo, sire; Skippin Jackie, dam; Juliana Whittenburg & Gary Ellebracht, breeders .....................74.950% Rubina, dam; Britta Levermann, breeder .................................................................. 63.293%

Prix St. Georges Open

1. CIPRIANI; A. Whit Watkins, owner; A. Whit Watkins, rider; Casparino, sire; Roxana, dam; Gerland Hermann, breeder .................................................................70.789% Training Level Open 2. FALCOR; Laura Ritacco, owner; Laura Ritacco, rider; Florestan I, sire; Raila, dam; 1. RONALDO; Anne Aloi, owner; Anne Aloi, rider; Real Diamond, sire; Furstin, dam; Ingo Berens, breeder ................................................................................................. 63.553% Bernhard Deitert, breeder .........................................................................................75.200% 3. FLORESTANO; Emily Wright, owner; Emily Wright, rider; Florestan I, sire; 2. FOLCANO; Shooting Stars Dressage Horses LLC, owner; Cynthia Wylie, rider; Carlotta, dam; Helmut Vorwig, breeder ..................................................................... 63.158% Florestan I, sire; Whoopy, dam; Friedrich-Wilhelm Kahlert, breeder ..........................73.200% 3. EDELRUBIN; Shooting Stars Dressage Horses LLC, owner; Cynthia Wylie, rider; Intermediate I Open Ehrentusch, sire; Rubina, dam; Norbert Borgmann, breeder .....................................72.400% 1. CIPRIANI; A. Whit Watkins, owner; A. Whit Watkins, rider; Casparino, sire; 4. LORD FERRAGAMO; Saint Louis Equestrian Center, owner; Anna Eklund, rider; Roxana, dam; Gerland Hermann, breeder ................................................................. 69.737% Lord Loxley, sire; Fairless P, dam; Werner & Heike Pleines, breeders ..........................70.870% 2. FALCOR; Laura Ritacco, owner; Laura Ritacco, rider; Florestan I, sire; 5. POUKHA; Cari Saloch, owner; Cari Saloch, rider; Parademarsch I, sire; Raila, dam; Ingo Berens, breeder .............................................................................. 64.737% Romantik, dam; Rudolf Lange, breeder .....................................................................70.600% 3. DELACROIX; Jennifer Hoffmann, owner; Jennifer Hoffmann, rider; Defacto, sire; Rapsodie, dam; Heinrich Westrup, breeder ..........................................62.368%

First Level Open

1. RONALDO; Anne Aloi, owner; Anne Aloi, rider; Real Diamond, sire; Furstin, dam; Bernhard Deitert, breeder ..........................................................................................74.167% 2. LORD FERRAGAMO; Saint Louis Equestrian Center, owner; Anna Eklund, rider; Lord Loxley, sire; Fairless P, dam; Werner & Heike Pleines, breeders ...........................73.114% 3. POUKHA; Cari Saloch, owner; Cari Saloch, rider; Parademarsch I, sire; Romantik, dam; Rudolf Lange, breeder ..................................................................... 71.448% 4. DAMON LEE; Petra Jorgensen, owner; Petra Jorgensen, rider; Damon Hill, sire; Revolution, dam; Ludger Bruland, breeder ................................................................ 69.571% 5. PATRIOT; Tracy Ramey, owner; Tracy Ramey, rider; Parabol, sire; Vignette, dam; Beth Norton, breeder ................................................................................................67.083%

Training Level Adult Amateur

Second Level Open

Second Level Adult Amateur

1. INDIRA; Polly Limond, owner; Polly Limond, rider; Insterburg, sire; Daylight R, dam; Karl Ritter, breeder ........................................................................68.605% 2. GUSTO; Ann Libert, owner; Ann Libert, rider; Guarantor, sire; Winsome, dam; Jayne Ayers, breeder ..................................................................................................67.996% 3. FIGARO; Courtney Lautman, owner; Courtney Lautman, rider; Fidermark, sire; Lucretia, dam; Johannes Hilgers, breeder .................................................................. 62.851% 4. LOYAL; Susan Williams, owner; Susan Williams, rider; Laomedon, sire; Philomena, dam; Gertrud Engelkamp, breeder .......................................................... 61.866%

1. ANN LIBERT (WI), riding Gusto; Ann Libert, owner; Guarantor, sire; Winsome, dam; Jayne Ayers, breeder ........................................................................67.996% 2. COURTNEY LAUTMAN (WA), riding Figaro; Courtney Lautman, owner; Fidermark, sire; Lucretia, dam; Johannes Hilgers, breeder ........................................ 62.851% 3. SUSAN WILLIAMS (CA), riding Loyal; Susan Williams, owner; Laomedon, sire; Philomena, dam; Gertrud Engelkamp, breeder .......................................................... 61.866%

1. CARI SALOCH (WI), riding Poukha; Cari Saloch, owner; Parademarsch I, sire; Romantik, dam; Rudolf Lange, breeder .....................................................................70.600%

First Level Adult Amateur 1. CARI SALOCH (WI), riding Poukha; Cari Saloch, owner; Parademarsch I, sire; Romantik, dam; Rudolf Lange, breeder ..................................................................... 71.448% 2. PETRA JORGENSEN (CA), riding Damon Lee; Petra Jorgensen, owner; Damon Hill, sire; Revolution, dam; Ludger Bruland, breeder ..................................... 69.571% 3. TRACY RAMEY (TX), riding Patriot; Tracy Ramey, owner; Parabol, sire; Vignette, dam; Beth Norton, breeder .........................................................................67.083%

Third Level Adult Amateur

1. BETTY IRWIN (CA), riding Dante; Betty Irwin, owner; Diamant, sire; Alli, dam; Dorie Vlatten-Schmitz, breeder .................................................................................60.349% 1. POPEYE; Summit Sporthorses LTD, owner; Rebecca Cord, rider; 2. JULIE BENNETT (WA), riding Malipiero 3; Julie Bennett, owner; Monsieur, sire; FS Pour L’Amore, sire; Nice Touch, dam; Hans Bockholt, breeder ...............................63.846% Pastorella, dam; Hans-Josef Dahl, breeder .................................................................60.116%

Third Level Open

SIMPLY SANIYHA, owners Juliana Whittenburg (FL) and Gary Ellebracht (FL), handler Katie Wooten Bryant (FL)—DSHB Fillies of Current Calendar Year (Weser Em Ponies & Small Horses)

FRAPICCINO, owner/rider Kim Lacy (WA)—Fourth Level Open; Res. Fourth Level Mus. Freestyle (Westfalen Horse Assn.)

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CIPRIANI, owner/rider A. Whit Watkins (TX)—PSG & I-I Open & Vintage Cup (Westfalen Horse Assn.)

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GUSTO, owner/rider Ann Libert (WI)—Second Level AA; Res. Second Level Open (Westfalen Horse Assn.)

Third Level Junior/Young Rider

MALIPIERO 3, owner/rider Julie Bennett (WA)—Third Level Mus. Freestyle; Res. Third Level AA (Westfalen Horse Assn.)

Third Level Musical Freestyle

1. ALEXANDRA KITCHEN (GA), riding Ronaldo; Jody Kitchen, owner; Rockwell, sire; 1. MALIPIERO 3; Julie Bennett, owner; Julie Bennett, rider; Monsieur, sire; Rireen, dam; Thomas Holling, breeder ...................................................................... 63.370% Pastorella, dam; Hans-Josef Dahl, breeder ................................................................ 65.521%

Prix St. Georges Junior/Young Rider

Fourth Level Musical Freestyle

Intermediate I Junior/Young Rider

Four-Year-Old and Older Maiden/Yeld Mares 1. LAURA RITACCO (OR), riding Falcor; Laura Ritacco, owner; Florestan I, sire; Raila, dam; Ingo Berens, breeder .............................................................................. 64.737% 1. LAURESSA; Linda van Rees, owner; Laureus, sire; Flamme, dam; Theodor Zimmermann, breeder .................................................................................80.250% Third Level Vintage Cup

1. BETTY IRWIN (CA), riding Dante; Betty Irwin, owner; Diamant, sire; Alli, dam; Dorie Vlatten-Schmitz, breeder .................................................................60.349% Four-and Five-Year-Old Mares Materiale 1. LAURESSA; Linda van Rees, owner; Lisa Evans, rider; Laureus, sire; Flamme, dam; Theodor Zimmermann, breeder ..........................................................75.000% Prix St. Georges Vintage Cup 1. A. WHIT WATKINS (TX), riding Cipriani; A. Whit Watkins, owner; Casparino, sire; Roxana, dam; Gerland Hermann, breeder ........................................70.789% USEF Four-Year-Old 1. FOLCANO; Shooting Stars Dressage Horses LLC, owner; Cynthia Wylie, rider; Florestan I, sire; Whoopy, dam; Friedrich-Wilhelm Kahlert, breeder ...................................8.0 Intermediate I Vintage Cup 2. EDELRUBIN; Shooting Stars Dressage Horses LLC, owner; Cynthia Wylie, rider; 1. A. WHIT WATKINS (TX), riding Cipriani; A. Whit Watkins, owner; Ehrentusch, sire; Rubina, dam; Norbert Borgmann, breeder .............................................. 7.2 Casparino, sire; Roxana, dam; Gerland Hermann, breeder ........................................ 69.737%

editor’s note: Photographs in the Yearbook award section not credited are courtesy of the award winners. Any corrections to the award listings must be received in writing by March 31, 2011. e-mail to: connection@usdf.org USDF ConneCtion

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AdequAn/usdf All-breeds

1. LAURA RITACCO (OR), riding Falcor; Laura Ritacco, owner; Florestan I, sire; 1. FLORESTANO; Emily Wright, owner; Emily Wright, rider; Florestan I, sire; Raila, dam; Ingo Berens, breeder .............................................................................. 63.553% Carlotta, dam; Helmut Vorwig, breeder .....................................................................68.333% 2. EMILY WRIGHT (OH), riding Florestano; Emily Wright, owner; Florestan I, sire; 2. FRAPICCINO; Kim Lacy, owner; Kim Lacy, rider; Furst Piccolo, sire; Carlotta, dam; Helmut Vorwig, breeder ..................................................................... 63.158% Rubina, dam; Britta Levermann, breeder ...................................................................66.771%


USDF GOLD MEDALISTS Danielle Gavriluk, MA Jill Hardt, FL Corine Hill, CA Sarah Hippenstiel, IL Cindy Hitchcock, AZ Sharon Jerdeman, FL Renee Johnson, CA Elizabeth Kane, GA

Danielle Casalett, CA Juliet Clarke, CA Julie Cochran, GA Kathryn Cross, AZ Lehua Custer, CA Ashlyn DeGroot, CA Lisa Dufresne, FL Amanda Garrett, TX

DANIELLE CASALETT (CA), with Knock On Wood—Gold Medal

JULIET CLARKE (CA), riding Escorial—Gold Medal

gold medalists

ANNE BAUSTIAN-GILMARTIN (AZ), riding Midtway—Gold Medal

Jean Klaucke, FL Heidi Knipe-Lyons, CA Brenna Kucinski, MA Yvonne Losos de Muniz, FL Nancy Lowey, VA Kristy Truebenbach Lund, FL Adrienne Lyle, ID Catherine Mahon, WA

LEHUA CUSTER (CA), riding Luminence—Gold Medal

CINDY HITCHCOCK (AZ), riding Karat—Gold Medal

ASHLYN DeGROOT (CA), riding Idocus—Gold Medal

SHARON JERDEMAN (FL), riding Chinook—Gold Medal

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CORINE HILL (CA), riding Laurel—Gold Medal

ELIZABETH KANE (GA), riding Johnny Cash—Gold Medal

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Jane Arrasmith, CA Anne Baustian-Gilmartin, AZ Susanne Benne, FL Jennifer Benoit, FL Jessica Blackmon, TX Blair Bowers, GA Allison Brock, FL Lee Burton, GA


Charlotte Nielson, NV Laura Noyes, OH Denise Perrotta, FL Marta Renilla, TX Brenda Rice, MD Nadine Schlonsok, ID Susan Schneider, CO

Jane Manfredi, MN Beatrice Marienau, CO Suzanne Markham, MA Rita Mason, CA Meredith Mathers, CO Megan McIsaac, WI Gina Miller, CA

MEREDITH MATHERS (CO), riding Grand Glissando—Gold Medal

THERESA SIESS (FL), with Grande Celeste—Gold Medal

Thomas Walker, CA Petra Warlimont, CO Jocelyn Wiese, MD Pamela Wooding, NJ Gundi Younger, CA

MARTA RENILLA (TX), riding Presumido¬—Gold and Silver Medals

JOCELYN WIESE (MD), riding Lamborghini—Gold Medal

PAMELA WOODING (NJ), riding Kudra—Gold Medal, Silver Medal, & FEI-Level Master’s Challenge Award

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gold medalists

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CATHERINE MAHON (WA), riding Silhouet— Gold Medal

Anita Scott, MT Erin Shea, MA Elaine Sherer, FL Theresa Siess, FL Susan Springsteen, PA Eleanor Stine-Masek, AZ Jane Thomas, ID


USDF SILVER MEDALISTS

silver medalists

GEORGEANNE BENESCH (CA) —Silver Medal

JENNIFER CROMWELL (CA), riding Rick H— Silver Medal

Kristen Becker, IL Elizabeth Behrenfeld, OR Christina Bellopatrick, MI Georganne Benesch, CA Kim Benson, CO Shannon Betts, TN Samantha Billings, CA Allison Bilzerian, FL J. Rebecca Parker Black, WA

Gardner Bloemers, VA Michael Bragdell, MD Caryn Bujnowski, WA Ashley Burd, VA Stacey Burdick-Taul, KY Alison Bush, IL Kathryn Butt, SC Charish Campbell, MD Patricia Carter, RI

ASHLEY BURD (VA), riding Gossomer—Silver Medal

Pamela Cheeseman, ME Colleen Church, MO Julie Cochran, GA Carol Cohen, FL Jennifer Cotton, TX Rebecca Cowden, NJ Jennifer Cromwell, CA Jennifer Czechowski, RI Aileen Daly, SC

PAMELA CHEESEMAN (ME), riding Summer Solstice—Silver Medal

AILEEN DALY (SC), with High and Mighty— BRIAN DUNLAP (CA), riding Kalypso—Silver Medal Bronze and Silver Medals

ANN EDELMAN (CO), riding Boucheron—Silver Medal

CLARA ETZEL (OH), riding More Coffee Please—Bronze and Silver Medals

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MERCEDES ECKROTH (WA), riding Tivoli Garden— Silver Medal

LAURA FREEMAN (LA), riding Laoma—Silver Medal

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Julie Abernathy, GA Maribeth Absi, NY Susan Alvey, CO Shirin Amier, CA Jacquelyn Anderson, WA Joy Bahniuk, MA Randi Barenholtz, FL Antonella Bath, OH Heather Beachem, GA


Judy Ethell, MO Clara Etzel, OH Charma Fargo, OH Karen Folan, ME Katie Foster, WI Laura Freeman, LA Beth Geier, CO Kathryn Gibson, AZ Lauren Gibson, NC Susan Girard, AZ Beverly Gnau, CA Carolyn Goff, WV Mary Gorse, MO Kelly Griffith, IL Barbara Grove, OH

BETH GEIER (CO), riding Matador—Silver Medal

MARY JEAN GORSE (MO), riding Santiago—Silver Medal

SUSAN GIRARD (AZ), with Candlelight MA—Silver Medal

BARBARA GROVE (OH), riding Tokaimo 000—Silver Medal

ELIZABETH HATTENBURG (MD), riding Chopin—Silver Medal

Kathryn Gruenefeldt, OR Inna Habelski, CA Debra Haber, AZ Amy Hacker, MO Patty Hale, AR Jocelyn Hamann, NV Kristine Hamilton, NC Mary Hanneman, WI Sandra Hansen, CA Korie Hanseth, AZ Jaki Hardy, CA Tristin Hardy-Butler, VA Elizabeth Hart, NC Elizabeth Hattenburg, MD Mary Hawkins, TX

Morgan Heinrichs, CO Katherine Heller, NY Lynn Hess, FL Chase Hickok, NC Rachel High, AZ Katrina Hiller, WI Cindy Hitchcock, AZ Cassandra Hummert-Johnson, OH Elizabeth Hunter, AL Chemaine Hurtado, CA Renee Isler, MA Jill Jackson, OR Lindsay Jackson, WA Barbara Johnson, AL Elizabeth Juliano, OH

CAROLYN GOFF (WV), riding Sacramento—Silver Medal

KRISTINE HAMILTON (NC), riding Fharoh— Silver Medal

BARBARA JOHNSON (AL), riding Doneau—Silver Medal

MARY HANNEMAN (WI), riding Phoebus—Silver Medal

MARLENE KNOPSIDER (OH), riding Algebraic Expression— Silver Medal

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silver medalists

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Julie Davenport, IL Elizabeth Davin, MN Jessica Davis, WI Sadie Davis, NC Laura DeCesari, AZ Ashlyn DeGroot, CA Jessica Deimler, GA Nicole DelGiorno, NJ Jessica Donovan, NH Brian Dunlap, CA Rita Dunn, TN Laura Dwyer, CA Mercedes Eckroth, WA Ann Edelman, CO Iris Eppinger, FL


Kathleen Massey, TN Jo McCracken, FL Emily McDonald, CA Julio Mendoza, MD Melanie Montagano, NJ Dixie Montgomery, WA Karen Moore, WA Melissa Mulchahey, CA Sharon Myers, MD Babsi Neidhardt-Clark, PA Lauren Nelson, IL Emily Nielsen, TX Jaime Topinka Nunn, NJ Kristin O’Hearn, WA Margaret Odom, WA

AMY LEACH (IL), riding Radcliffe—Silver Medal

Eileen Ostlund, IA Anne Pagel, GA Stacy Pattison, VA Danielle Perry, GA Patti Platt-Rust, CA Stefanie Poole, CA Riana Porter, CA Hannah Pryce, PA Renee Rains, FL Tracy Rauch, CA Ulrike Rehberg-Sparks, AZ Marta Renilla, TX Jordan Rich, MD Kirsten Richard, WA Cynthia Riley, CA

PATRICIA LeVASSEUR (ME), riding Carlito—Silver Medal

silver medalists

SUSAN KRACKLAUER (GA), riding Ruxpin— Silver Medal

Olivia LaGoy-Weltz, KY Denise Marie Laigle, OK Cindy Latham, AL Kelsey Lawrence, MI Shan Lawton, MA Amy Leach, IL Patricia LeVasseur, ME Christopher Lewman, WA Elizabeth Lynn, GA Shelly Lynott, AZ Lydia Major, MN Laura Maloney, CA Anna Marek, MI Erica Marino, TN Natalia Martin, VA

KATHLEEN MASSEY (TN), riding Scrabble— Silver Medal

ANNE PAGEL (GA), riding Ping Pong Power C—Silver Medal

SHARON MYERS (MD), riding Fondi—Silver Medal

EILEEN OSTLUND (IA), riding Wajombo—Silver Medal

PATTI PLATT-RUST (CA), riding Gaia—Silver RENEE RAINS (FL), riding Samir Medal Sando—Silver Medal

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ULRIKE REHBERG-SPARKS (AZ), with Ridge Rapido—Silver Medal

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Devon Kane, FL Paula Keller, PA Donna Kelly, NC Elizabeth King, NY Jennifer Kirch, CO Jeanette Knight, ME Heidi Knipe-Lyons, CA Marlene Knopsnider, OH Christine Kohler-Ekstrand, CA Kevin Kohmann, NJ Susan Kracklauer, GA Jeanette Kretchik, PA Margaret Kurbat, AZ Yvonne Kusserow, TX Janna Kysilko, MN


T. J. Sommerfield, CO Verena Sonstenes, CA Deryn Stewart, OK Sarah Stoebe, ME Elizabeth Strand, SD Geena Sturzebecher, KY Trudy Tatum, IA Lindy Taylor, TX Julie Thomas, CA Anna Tillman, FL Patrick Tompkins, TX Amber Vannoy, OH Holly Van Zyl, SC Courtney Varney, FL Korina Veenstra, MA

Merryl Vines, WA Kelly Vineyard, FL Anita von Schoenborn, NY Ana Vuko, CA Patricia Waddel, NV Lynnette Wadsworth, FL Marie Wagner, OH Jenifer Watkins, CA Rachel Markels Webber, MA Pamela Welland-Wagner, CA Andrew Weniger, NC Suzanne Wepplo, MN Robyn Weston, MI Judith Wheatley, CA Laurie White, NH

Miriam White, CO Sophia Wijnbergen-Lusthuis, LA Jacquelyn Williams, CA Karen Winn, KY Lora Witterstaeter, FL Pamela Wooding, NJ Avery Woodworth, FL Marty Young-Stratton, NY Anne Zaharias, MI Sonia Zugel, NJ Carey Zukaitis, FL

ANNABEL SATTLER (MA), riding Comtessa—Silver Medal

JEANETTE SNOW (TX), riding Romeo—Bronze and Silver Medals

DERYN STEWART (OK), riding D’Erin—Silver Medal

ELIZABETH STRAND (SD), riding Frontigo—Silver Medal

KELLY VINEYARD (FL), riding The Roman Knows—Silver Medal

PAMELA WELLAND-WAGNER (CA), riding San Diego—Silver Medal

LAURIE WHITE (NH), riding Valpariso—Silver Medal

MIRIAM WHITE (CO), riding Molokai Molokini—Silver Medal

AVERY WOODWORTH (FL), riding Flic Flac—Silver Medal

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silver medalists

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Lizbeth Rogusz, CA Dinah Rojek, GA Sheryl Ross, CA Tacie Saltonstall, NY Heather Sanders, CO Carlos Santos, CA Janet Sarn, NC Annabel Sattler, MA Erin Saville, WA Susan Schulman, WA Christine Siems, WA Sarah Silva, NV Joanna Sloan, AZ Wendy Smith-Boone, VA Jeanette Snow, TX


USDF BRONZE MEDALISTS Elise Atwood, MO Mollie Bachner, VT Antonio Barron, CA Melissa Barzo, CA Jan Bauman, CA Katherine Beard, TX Jacqueline Beasley, KY Jasmin Becker, CO Kalie Beckers, LA

bronze medalists

LAURIE ADAIR (OR), riding Zarewitsch— Bronze Medal

ANN BOEHNING (IN), riding Mykel— Bronze Medal

Stephanie Bedford, GA Christina Bellopatrick, MI Natalie Bennett, MA Samantha Billings, CA Jessica Blackmon, TX Liana Bloodworth, FL Casey Blum, NE Deborah Boeh, OH Ann Boehning, IN

NATALIE BENNETT (MA), riding Pinot—Bronze Medal

PEGGY BOWKER (AK), riding Miss Boston Wonder—Bronze Medal

SANDRA BROWN (CT), with Maximillian—Bronze Medal

LINDA CURTIS (MA), riding Wolkenwing—Bronze Medal

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Hillary Boothe, CA Peggy Bowker, AK Tamera Bowles, CA Lance Bowman, KY Christina Boyd, GA Lisa Brandman, CA Michele Brase, TN Debra Brookhouser, MD Sandra Brown, CT

DEBORAH BOEH (OH), riding Flashback W—Bronze Medal

TAMERA BOWLES (CA), riding Zzeus S A ++++//—Bronze Medal

KRISTINE DANIEL (NC), riding Van de Pluum— Bronze Medal

MICHELE BRASE (TN), riding Cavalla— Bronze Medal

CAMERON DAUTERIVE (LA), with Don Giovanni—Bronze Medal

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Katherine Abrams, VA Erin Ackley, MO Laurie Adair, OR Crystal Alatalo, CA Anne Aloi, VA Anne Anderson, CA Kristine Anderson, AZ Janice Aquino, NC Nancy Arend, WA


MELISSA DENEYS (WI), with Oh Holy Wings— Bronze Medal

Ilena Chong, HI Donna Christopher, NC Terry Clark, CA Christopher Clyde, PA Lynn Coates-Holmes, SC Rebecca Cohen, FL Nancy Cole, FL Katherine Coleman, AL Anna Coley, AL Tina Cook, NC Mackenzie Cooley, NY Christie Cooper, CA Lauren Cooper, CA Rebecca Cord, MD Keli Covin, WA

Mary Craft, TX Vanessa Craft, NC Linda Curtis, MA Aileen Daly, SC Ann Damiano, AZ Kristine Daniel, NC Cameron Dauterive, LA Mary Ann Davidson, CA Rachel DeBerdt, CA Christine DeHerrera, CO Karen Deitrick, PA Jill Delaney, VT Bernadine Dembosky, NC Melissa Deneys, WI Kristin Dennison, TX

CYNTHIA DeROUSIE (MI), riding Midnight Sun OA—Bronze Medal

Cynthia DeRousie, MI Kimberly Dobin, CA Diane Dougherty, TX Carol Dover, FL Mette Dresser, FL Monika Dujardin, PA Olivia Duksa, CT Christina Dunham, MA Sarah Dunn, MD Natasha Eckelberry, TX Stephanie Eckelkamp, MN Eleni Econopouly, NY Amanda Edwards, OK Cheryl English, CA Kelly Enright, SC

KIMBERLY DOBIN (CA), riding Athena—Bronze Medal

DIANE DOUGHERTY (TX), with Ducati CH—Bronze Medal

CAROL DOVER (FL), riding Decorated Debut—Bronze Medal

STEPHANIE ECKLEKAMP (MN), riding Priority Male— Bronze Medal

JEANNETTE FORD (NC), riding Piper EF—Bronze Medal

JULIE FORMAN (CO), with Garand Paradox—Bronze Medal

KIM FRANCE (MA), riding Nick—Bronze Medal

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bronze medalists

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Lisa Brown-Kucharski, NH Niki Bruno, NY Shauntel Bryant, WA Kristine Buist, NV Alison Burnett-Collins, FL Mary Anne Burns, FL Lee Burton, GA Jennifer Burts, LA Molly Cabral, MA Mary Callan, VA Doris Campbell, WA Jennifer Cannerelli, AZ Katie Carney, TX Catherine Chamberlain, AZ Pamela Cheeseman, ME

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Kim France, MA McKenna Frazer, CA Stephanie Frederick, FL Jill Frieders, MN Erica Reid Furkis, MI Melissa Gallagher, PA Lauren Garretson, TX Barb Geissler, IL Christina Gemmel-Gnidovec, OH James Gerhart, OH Sophie Ghedin, PA Kathleen Giovenco, VA Phoebe Goldenberg, MA Audrey Goldsmith, OR

bronze medalists

ERICA REID FURKIS (MI), riding Game Boy II—Bronze Medal

PHOEBE GOLDENBERG (MA), riding Jimmy Choo—Bronze Medal

SUZIE HALLE (CO), riding TennysonISF—Bronze Medal

Grace Goodby, CA Michael Goss, AZ Anette Grant, MA Barbara Gray, NC Douglas Greene, NJ Hope Greenfield, NJ Sara Griffith, MN Laura Hagen, MI Lisa Hall, PA Suzie Halle, CO Eileen Halloran, NH K. Sue Halterman, VA Nancy Hamilton, WA Brett Elise Handy, NM

Dylan Handy, MA Jennifer Hankins-Brown, OK Sandra Hansen, CA Lisa Harper, GA Codi Harrison, KS Brandy Hartnett, HI McKinley Harvey, CO Caleigh Hernandez, CA Sarah Hester, TX Jim Hicks, UT Rachael Hicks, KY Rachel High, AZ Evan Hills, UT Jane Hoeppner, WI

CHRISTINA GEMMEL-GNIDOVEC (OH), with Mirage—Bronze Medal

LAURA HAGEN (MI), riding Absolut’ Teyn—Bronze Medal

JENNIFER HANKINS-BROWN (OK), riding SA Willhedu—Bronze Medal

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JAMES GERHART (OH), riding Walker 34—Bronze Medal

LISA HALL (PA), riding Wilem’s Gitane—Bronze Medal

BRANDY HARTNETT (HI), riding Leander—Bronze Medal

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Keri Erickson, MN Clara Etzel, OH Therese Evans, OH Courtney Fanara, MA Jeanne Fashempour, OH Heather Ferguson, MI Gayle Fielding, WA Nancy Flanders, TX Rose Flanery, VA Karen Folan, ME Jontelle Forbus, CA Jeannette Ford, NC Julie Forman, CO Jennifer Foulon, MD


Elinor Armstrong Kennedy, CA Leigh Kent, AL Tammy Kienitz, OR Berit Kinter, TN Dee Kirby, CO Heidi Knipe-Lyons, CA Christine Kohler-Ekstrand, CA Kevin Kohmann, NJ Katelyn Kok, MA Amanda Kravitz, TX Clare Krska, KS Cathe Krueger, NY Brenna Kucinski, MA Kimberly Kulczycki, OK

KIM HOLL (AL), with Kalech-shun PaSB and Volte HWA—Bronze Medal

BILLY JACKSON (GA), riding Ilja—Bronze Medal

WENDY MARQUARDT (CA), riding Liberty—Bronze Medal

Olivia LaGoy-Weltz, KY Sadie Lahey, ID Lisa Langenhennig, VA Shannon Langer, WI John Larson, UT Karen Lash, FL Courtney Lautman, WA Doris Leacy, AZ Brooke Leininger, MN Ann Lentz, HI Lisa Lewis, MD Susannah Lewis, CO Melany Lipar, TX Berit Long, CA

Annette Longo, NJ Jeffrey Lord, FL Elizabeth Lynn, GA Shelly Lynott, AZ Caryn Malone, CO Wendy Marquardt, CA Susan Marston, FL K. Martell, MD Katy Martin, HI Letitia Mastrianni, NC Elizabeth McConnell, CA Linda McCormick, AL Susan McCoskey, GA Heather McCullough, NC

PARKER HOUSE (CA), with Kodiak— Bronze Medal

SUSAN HOLT (CA), riding Stella 063—Bronze Medal

DORIS LEACY (AZ), riding Melody’s Moment—Bronze Medal

LINDA McCORMICK (AL), riding Hercules GS— Bronze Medal

BROOKE LEININGER (MN), riding Tia Maria—Bronze Medal

SUSAN McCOSKEY (GA), riding Kasper—Bronze Medal

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Kim Holl, AL Susan Holt, CA Karen Holweck-Mulreany, MD Madeleine Hoshizaki, CA Parker House, CA Jamie Hughes, OR Andrea Jackson, CA Billy Jackson, GA Jill Jackson, OR Melody Jackson, GA Hannah Bressler Jaques, NY Elizabeth Juliano, OH McKenzie Kelley, CA Samantha Kenik, NE


Elizabeth Mirson, VA Dixie Montgomery, WA Alexandra du Celliee Muller, CA Amanda Munion, AZ Nancy Murphy, MI Deanna Myers, FL Katelyn Myllykangas, MN Lorna Nagel, PA Ellen Narver, CA Pam Neff, FL Jana Nelson, AR Laura Nelson, VA Heather Neubauer, SC Holly Newman, VA

bronze medalists

HEATHER McCULLOUGH (NC), riding Sammy—Bronze Medal

LISA MILLER (MN), riding State O’Maine—Bronze Medal

JULIE DAVIES PAGELS (WI), riding Zymurgy—Bronze Medal

Kelli Newton, CA Emily Nielsen, TX Charlotte Nielson, NV Tara Nolan, CO Claire Nonnemann, IL Nicole Nowak, RI Lori O’Brien, CA Kristin O’Hearn, WA Sheridan Oliver, NC Jodi Olshina, AL Sarah O’Neill, MA Julie Davies Pagels, WI Amie Pala, TX Susan Patterson, CA

PATRICIA COE McEWEN (KS), riding Jelmer— Bronze Medal

Debbie Peecook, CA Dacia Peters, CA Renee Peters, OH Heather Petersen, CO Candace Platz, ME Elizabeth Pohlson, WA Rebecca Polan, VA Stefanie Poole, CA Riana Porter, CA Elisabeth Price, NY Kymberly Pullen, TX Jennifer Raffi, MA Renee Rains, FL Susan Rainville, MA

PATRICIA McGURL (MA), riding Capodimonte—Bronze Medal

ELIZABETH MIRSON (VA), riding Jap—Bronze Medal

DACIA PETERS (CA), riding For Play—Bronze Medal

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HEATHER NEUBAUER (SC), riding Dukat—Bronze Medal

HEATHER PETERSEN (CO), riding Prina Yi Yi QT—Bronze Medal

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Anne McCutcheon, CA Jamie McDevitt, NC Patricia McEwen, KS Tina McGraw, CA Patricia McGurl, MA Lauren McKeand, CA Hailey McLaughlin, TN Connor McPeak, WY J. P. Melugin, VA Erin Meredith, CA Elizabeth Metcalf, OR Kathy Miller, AL Lisa Miller, MN Jennifer Milliner, OH


SUSAN RAINVILLE (MA), riding Tattoo— Bronze Medal

Denise Ross, NY Charise Rowell, FL Lisa Rush, SD Patricia Ryan, NJ Michelle Salmon, IN Amy Sand, MN Anne Santer, CA Brit Santi, IL Michaela Scanlon, RI Elizabeth Schaffner, NY Jamie Schmitt, MI Susan Schneider, CO Susan Schulman, WA Jordan Schulz, FL

GAIL REIN (ME), with Bernie—Bronze Medal

DENISE ROSS (NY), riding Admiral—Bronze Medal

JORDAN SCHULZ (FL), with Ambro— Bronze Medal

Nicola Serge, NJ Amanda Sheedy, IL Cecilia Shields-Auble, NH Orintha Silva, MA Gavin Silver, CA Anna Simmons, VA Alix Skelton, CT Emily Smith, MA Jeanette Snow, TX Verena Sonstenes, CA Heather Soones-Booher, PA Linda Sorensen, WI Cassandra Soule, OR Adria Spano, CA

Susan Springsteen, PA Deborah Stafford-Louisiana, NC Craig Stanley, CA Barbara Steinberg, PA Colene Stevens, OH Jamie Stevenson, IN Samantha Stewart, CA Jerry Stone, NY Ellen Storeim, CO Linda Storey-London, AZ Amy Stout, MI Hanna Stroemer, FL Gwendolyn Suttles, NM Linda Sutton, IA

LESLIE RICHARDSON (MI), riding Launfal—Bronze Medal

AMY SAND (MN), riding Pocos Dakota King—Bronze Medal

NICOLA SERGE (NJ), riding Limax—Bronze Medal

SHELBY ROCERETO (CA), riding Tigger—Bronze Medal

ANNE SANTER (CA), riding Zzeus S A ++++//—Bronze Medal

AMY STOUT (MI), riding Wandolero—Bronze Medal

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bronze medalists

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Helle Rasmussen, CA Victoria Rea, CA Bethany Rebello, MA Gail Rein, ME Debra Reinhardt, CT Leslie Richardson, MI Dennis Riddlemoser, TX Nicole Ringler, AK Raenie Roberts, TX Carol Robertson, CA Shelby Rocereto, CA Cindy Rose, VT Heidi Rose, AL Sarah Rosenberg, CA


Kristal Tremblay, NH Janet Tucker, SC Carolyn Tulumello, VT Kendall Valenstein, CA Jamie Van Linn, WI Tina Vargo, PA Birgit Villeminey, MI Beth Villery, CO Merryl Vines, WA Ciara Viola, NV Ashley Vogel, IL Julie Vogel, OH Berndt Von Hassler, TX Anita von Schoenborn, NY Maggie Ward, GA

Jenny Warner, MN Joan Watson, WI Lauren Weil, GA Barbara Weinbrecht, MD Michele Wellman, MD Terri Sue Wensinger, TX Nancy Wentz, OH Tina West, TN Lauren Wetzel, CA Valerie Wheeler, TX McKynzee Wiggins, CO Diane Willard, OR Jill Williams, GA Stacy Williams, UT Leueen Willoughby, Canada

Meredith Wilson, NC Ben Winger, TX Karen Winn, KY Cariann Wlosinski, KY Shari Wolke, MI Jennifer Womack-Hall, AZ Katie Wooten, FL Stephanie Wright, MS Taylor Yamamoto, HI Ashley Zatloukal, MD Alicia Zecherle, CA Megan Zureck, NY

TAMARA TODOROVIC (PA), riding Admiral—Bronze Medal

MELISSA TORREANO (FL), riding Ulano—Bronze Medal

JUAN TORRES (AZ), riding Alessandro—Bronze Medal

ALEXIS TOZOUR (NJ), riding Don’t Blink—Bronze Medal

CARA TOZOUR (NJ), riding Luzem—Bronze Medal

NICOLE TRAPP (WI), riding Filius—Bronze Medal

BIRGIT VILLEMINEY (MI), riding Sunup Nightshade—Bronze Medal

ASHLEY VOGEL (IL), riding Donora— Bronze Medal

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JOAN WATSON (WI), riding Reminisce—Bronze Medal

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bronze medalists

Jane Suwalsky, NJ Michelle Syufy, CA Jaimie Tausch, IL Cynthia Thaxton, GA Jennifer Thompson, TN Betty Thorpe, MD Sherri Timmerman, MI Tamara Todorovic, PA Glenda Toll, AZ Jaime Topinka Nunn, NJ Melissa Torreano, FL Juan Torres, AZ Alexis Tozour, NJ Cara Tozour, NJ Nicole Trapp, WI


TINA WEST (TN), riding Dressed To Thrill—Bronze Medal

KAREN WINN (KY), riding Shawkilito—Bronze Medal

STACY WILLIAMS (UT), riding Charisma—Bronze Medal

SHARI WOLKE (MI), riding Lord Kenmer—Bronze Medal

McKYNZEE WIGGINS (CO), riding Donatello W. —Bronze Medal

BEN WINGER (TX), riding Madoc Dylan—Bronze Medal

bronze medalists

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DIANE WILLARD (OR), riding Bodegah’s Pegastar— Bronze Medal

VALERIE WHEELER (TX), riding Flannery— Bronze Medal

TAYLOR YAMAMOTO (HI) —Bronze Medal

editor’s note: Photographs in the Yearbook award section not credited are courtesy of the award winners. any corrections to the award listings must be received in writing by march 31, 2011. e-mail to: connection@usdf.org USDF ConneCtion

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Freestyle Gold Bar Lee Burton, GA Andrea Doelling, CO Heidi Gaian, CA Marjolein Geven, GA Amanda Johnson, WI Kari McClain, WA

ANDREA DOELLING (CO), riding Prince—Gold Freestyle Bar

DENISE COLE (GA), with Rockstar—Silver Freestyle Bar

KIM LACY (WA), riding Frapiccino— Silver Freestyle Bar

ROBYN WESTON (MI), with Willow—Silver Freestyle Bar

musical freestYle rider awards

Denise Cole, GA Katrin Dagge, FL Kristin Herzing, PA Lynn Jendrowski, VA Amanda Johnson, WI Kim Lacy, WA Kari McClain, WA Emily Nielsen, TX Michael Osinski, WA Koby Robson, OR Andrea Velas, PA Robyn Weston, MI

Freestyle Bronze Bar Hilary Clayton, MI Lesley Grove, NV Jamie Hughes, OR Julie Inghram, IL Janice Mauren, TX Katherine Nelson, PA Cheryl Pelly, CA Lisa Rush, SD Amy Walker-Basak, IL

HILARY CLAYTON (MI), riding MSU Fanfare—Bronze Freestyle Bar

JANICE MAUREN (TX), riding Wolly—Bronze Freestyle Bar

KATHERINE NELSON (PA), riding Beloved MRF—Bronze Freestyle Bar

LISA RUSH (SD), riding General BC—Bronze Freestyle Bar and Bronze Medal

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Freestyle Silver Bar


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Based on a series of lessons taught by USDF Certified Instructors and Certification examiners. This book offers invaluable advice for dressage riders at all levels, from the basic working trot at Training Level all the way to piaffe-passage transitions at Grand Prix. $20.95

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Master’s Challenge Awards Training Level Ricki Bunkin, OH Joanne Gerson, OH Anne McNeill, OH

First Level Penny Lindsley, TN Gail Richards, WA

Second Level Gaye Bergstrom, PA Mary Jean Horney, SC Lorie Kinney, NC Nancy Kline, VT Jerry Stone, NY

PENNY LINDSLEY (TN), riding Alpenkoenig—First Level Master’s Challenge

GAYE BERGSTROM (PA), riding Siadensie—Second Level Master’s Challenge

Hilary Clayton, MI Lorie Kinney, NC Anne Santer, CA Deryn Stewart, OK Jerry Stone, NY Leueen Willoughby, Canada

Fourth Level Patricia Carter, RI Linden Gaspar, GA Beth Lusky, MD Mary Ann Miller, UT Joan Rapp Owen, SC Patricia Roland, AZ Deryn Stewart, OK

LEUEEN WILLOUGHBY (ON), riding Tommie—Third Level Master’s Challenge and Bronze Medal

BETH LUSKY (MD), riding Ozon—Fourth Level Master’s Challenge

FEI Levels

master’s challenge awards

Susan Alvey, CO Susan Anderson, MA Judith Brown, OK Patricia Carter, RI Charma Fargo, OH Donna Richardson, CA Cynthia Riley, CA Julie Schermbeck, OH Judith Wheatley, CA Pamela Wooding, NJ PATRICIA ROLAND (AZ), with Estancia—Fourth Level Master’s Challenge

SUSAN ANDERSON (MA), riding Nova Zembla—FEI Level Master’s Challenge

SUSAN ALVEY (CO), riding Hotchkiss—FEI Level Master’s Challenge; Silver Medal

JUDITH BROWN (OK), riding Sau Paulo—FEI Level Master’s Challenge

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PATRICIA CARTER (RI), ridng Sipka—FEI Level Master’s Challenge and Silver Medal

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Third Level


CHARMA FARGO (OH), with Allemar*//—FEI Level Master’s Challenge; Silver Medal

DONNA RICHARDSON (CA), riding Jazzman—FEI Level Master’s Challenge

JUDITH WHEATLEY (CA), riding Redondo—FEI Level Master’s Challenge; Silver Medal

editor’s note: Photographs in the Yearbook award section not credited are courtesy of the award winners. any corrections to the award listings must be received in writing by march 31, 2011. e-mail to: connection@usdf.org

The Dressage Foundation Proudly Salutes Our Century Club Members!

THE DRESSAGE FOUNDATION 1314 ‘O’ Street, Suite 305, Lincoln, NE 68508 402-434-8585

info@dressagefoundation.org www.dressagefoundation.org

Donations of all sizes are greatly appreciated!

To join our growing Club, visit our website at www.dressagefoundation.org, click on Century Club for instructions and an application form. You can also call our office at 402-434-8585 and we can mail the information to you.

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The Century Club was formed at The Dressage Foundation in 1996, at the suggestion of Max Gahwyler (CT), who with his horse Prinz Eugen, became team # 2 in the Century Club.

The first “Century Club” ride, held in 1996, featured Lazelle Knocke and her teammate Don Perignon. As she said, “hopefully the Century Club will be in the forefront of a very interesting opportunity for Seniors and Dressage as Recreational and Therapeutic riding.”

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master’s challenge awards

We are excited to share the growth of The Dressage Foundation’s Century Club – 80 teams and counting!

“As I think back over the years, it is the concept of teamwork that I have found most satisfying. In most athletic endeavors that older people pursue, e.g. golf, tennis, swimming, cycling, the effort is purely individual. Dressage requires one to accommodate his or her abilities to that of the horse. When that is done successfully, there is no better – John Claridge feeling.” (Team #72 with Clockwork)


rider Performance awards

2010 USDF RIDER PERFORMANCE AWARDS Training Level Kristina Almqvist, CT Jerri Anesetti, PA Alexis Jeanne Baker, FL Deborah Berger, FL Susan Birkinshaw, GA Kathryn Bloom, WY Hillary Boothe, CA Kristin Bostick, SC Leigh Brennan, FL Sandy Bruss, CO Krista Christian, CA Zoe Conlee, WA Laura Converse, CA Mary Cooper, RI Patricia Demos, AL Sandy Dratler, CA Jennifer Edwards, AL Melissa Evelyn, NC Cynthia Fisher, OH Tracy Forry, WI Brenda Forsythe, CA Mickayla Frederick, IA Lisa Geiger, FL Christina Gemmel-Gnidovec, OH Joanne Gerson, OH Joyce Giles, NC Caitlin Goddard, KS Lisa Graf, NC Michelle Green, NH Joette Greenstein, OH Cory Gregory, DE Linda Grossenbacher, CA Kari Hall, ID Lily Hall, FL Winona Hartvikson, Canada Mary Beth Henderson, TX Julia Hengel, MN Elizabeth Hoger, IL Alexander Holland, WA Treasa Holmes, OH Emily Howser, KY Kimberly Huffman, VA Sandra Irwin, CA Sandra Jones, CO Sarah Kaczynski, TX Jennifer Kaiser, MI Denise Kash, CA Kathy Keating, NJ

Shana Kelly, IA Teri King, IL Lee Kuiphof-Thome, MI Taliah Kurylak, DE Daniel Kwasniewski, RI Lynn Larson, TX Andrea Lewis, UT Jeffrey Lord, FL Jennifer Madden, WA Michelle Mannenbach, OR Beatrice Marienau, CO Richard Matthews, GA Kandace Matzek, NY Alyssa Maurer, MN Anne McNeill, OH Shari Millar, CA Laurel Minnick, VA Sydney Morse, MI Kerry Mulso, MI Madison Murray, MN Judy Nauseef, IA Margaret Olsen, IL Megan Olson, MN Katie Oram, Canada Chelsea Palmer, MN Avanell Peoples, AL Jacquelyn Phan, CA Georgine Pindar, PA Lucy Pingree, MA Bryce Quinto, CA Allison Reed, KY Pamela Reed, KY Jodi Reynolds, AZ Rachel Robinson, FL Holly Schnader, PA Erica Schwotzer, PA Wesley-Keegan Seitz, OH Melissa Sene, MT Elizabeth Simmeth-Ensor, MD Ayla Spry, MN Caryl Stephens, FL Jerry Stone, NY Jason Stotts, TX Greta Surkamer, ID Sarah Swezey, IL Elizabeth Tewksbury, ME Christy Thuer, IN Sherri Timmerman, MI Lisa Toaldo, NJ

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Nancy Trait-Lira, OK Diane Trammell, TX Courtney Vesel, VA Dylan Walker, NH Lindsey Whitcher, OR Suzette White, CA Veronica Williams, KY Stacie Wimsett, KY Laura Wright, IL Kathryn Zavitz, NM Mattie Zepernick, LA

Kirsten Lewis, CA Ann Libert, WI Penny Lindsley, TN Jeffrey Lord, FL Sally Mankel, VA Meredith Mannheim, NC Erica Marino, TN Marsha Mason-Thies, MD Linda McCormick, AL Anne Margaret Meyers, CT Rebecca Moore, KS Heather Neely, CA Francesca Nicoletti, OH First Level Deborah Ogden, VT Sharnette Atkinson, VA Anita Parra, CA Alexis Baker, FL Rimma Paul, CO Gaye Bergstrom, PA Georgine Pindar, PA Holly Biddle, SC Cathy Price, WA Hillary Boothe, CA Kerry Province, NJ Jan Breech, CA Claudia Roberts, CA Kerry Bruce, TX Margaret Rogers, NC Susanne Conley, MA Erica Schwotzer, PA Meghan Courtney, OH Bob Shappell, WI Chris Curcio, CT Tamara Showalter, VA Christina Dayton-Wall, GA Joanne Silverman, MD Teresa Deeter, TX Meghan Slaughter, ID Lori DiSanti, NJ Kerri Stevens, GA Christine Felker, GA Heather Stone, MA Jennifer Foulon, MD Jerry Stone, NY Ann Fowler, NY Hanna Stroemer, FL Cassidy Gallman, CA Christina Gemmel-Gnidovec, OH Rachel Stroemer, FL Greta Surkamer, ID Joyce Giles, NC Sherri Timmerman, MI Michelle Green, NH Susan Trivers, VA Emma Haas, CA Jorde Trudel, ID Jodi Heaston, CA Luann Urban, OR Brandie Heidenway-Taylor, TN Suzette White, CA Carol Hibbard, OH Michelle Williams, GA Elaine Hildreth, TX Natalie Wolfer, OH Meredith Hoag, CT Laura Wright, IL Tanya Horning, NC Kathryn Zavitz, NM Parker House, CA Jill Suzanne Zuk, OH Amanda Howell, OR Erin Hsu, KY Sandra Irwin, CA Second Level Heather Isaac Merrill, VA Leonard Behrens, OH Kathy Keating, NJ Natalie Bennett, MA Lee Kuiphof-Thome, MI Gaye Bergstrom, PA Lynn Larson, TX Anne Brickert, TX Madeleine Lemoine, NV Kerry Bruce, TX

Kristine Buist, NV Donna Cameron, MA Shelley Chestler, OR Eileen Claffy, CO Chris Derr, SC Sarah Doyle, VA Maria Filsinger, MN Jennifer Foulon, MD Catherine Ghazal, CA Kristine Hamilton, NC Elaine Hildreth, TX Anne Horn, TN Parker House, CA Nicole Ivins, NJ Billy Jackson, GA Jillian Johnson, MI Natalie Lewis, CO Ann Libert, WI Heather Lingle, IL Jeffrey Lord, FL Shayna Mallik, CA Meredith Mannheim, NC Erica Marino, TN Susan McCoskey, GA Wendy McLaughlin, AZ Laurel Minnick, VA Agneta Portanova, CT Carolyn Reed, CT Jakki Ross, MI Jordan Schulz, FL Erica Schwotzer, PA Bob Shappell, WI Elizabeth Simmeth-Ensor, MD Samantha Smith, MD Linda Stalcup, CA Caryl Stephens, FL Jerry Stone, NY Julie Tecklenburg, SC Sherri Timmerman, MI Melissa Torreano, FL Jorde Trudel, ID Janet Tucker, SC Victoria Walling, IA Patricia Weston, NJ Stacy Williams, UT Ashley Zatloukal, MD Megan Zureck, NY


2010 USDF HORSE PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATES Young Horse Hyperion SF, Allison Reed, KY

Training Level

First Level Al Pacino 029, Rose Flanery, VA Bauke fan Ealsum, Teresa Deeter, TX Casey, Rose Turner, OR Charlie, Johanne Marcoux, FL Coriolanus, Heather Stone, MA Dante, Diana Hoberecht, NC Descarte, Debbie Rodriguez, VA Diamonds Bodacious, Susan Craft, NC DJJJ Star’s Ace, Celeste Brown, NY Double Prince, Jennifer Heiskell, GA Dreammaster, Jill Giese, Canada Enchante, Heather Neely, CA Estrella, Jolene Novak, IL Fantoms Storm, Cynthia Fletcher, MO Figaro, Eileen Claffy, CO Finders Keepers, Carrie Silverman, MD Flying Hero, Rimma Paul, CO Fraktura, Joan Cinquini, CA G.Q. Romeo, Edith Chamberlin, NY & Lynn Jendrowski, VA GBR Midnight Serenade, Wendy Bizzaro, CA

Gladheart Linhawk, Jack & Bernadette Stang, OR Golden Galaxy, Patricia Fowler, IN Goldwahrung, Kevin Emblin, MD HH Antonia, Jonathan Howell, OR Just In Kayce, Susanne Lanini, CA Legacy’s Conquistador Del Sol, Deborah & Ken Berger, FL Legacy’s Hawke, Ken, Deborah & Isley Berger, FL Madeira, Lee Kuiphof-Thome, MI Mahantango, Karen Rice, VA Melville Fidel’O Kanac, Shelley & Mandi Chestler, OR Noah’s Art, Jillian Johnson, MI Ominous, Jill Zuk, OH Origami, Diana Hoberecht, NC Paddington, Hilary Millett, MA Panda LMF, Kristin Evanson, MN Paradise ISF, Iron Spring Farm Inc., PA Pescador ESF, Pamela & John Pirkle, CA Prinz Philippo 32, Jacqueline Neumann, CA Reesling, Tracey Schork, MI Remora, Donna Borgnis, PA Rhoyal Revaul, Kristine Hammer, MN Rokstarr, Elizabeth Howell, FL Ronin-Royal, Michaela Schmidt-Le, WA Schoeffeur, Michelle Surkamer, ID Si Si Sage, Grace Owsley, ID Sir Gallahad, Darcy Miller-Brown, PA Star Style, Amanda Chambers, VA Statesman’s Signature, Marthe Reynolds, NY Sunrijse Sonata, Melinda Hallmark, CA Taps, Jodi Heaston, CA Teake Fan ‘E Oldehoek, Wendi Stroemer, FL Ukon Rock, Zane Weiss, FL Ulano, Melissa Torreano, FL Wicklow, Kerry Bruce, TX Zzeus SA, Peter & Anne Santer, CA

Second Level

Just In Kayce, Susanne Lanini, CA Koshari Flash, Heather Lingle, IL Legacy’s Adrian, Isley & Deborah Berger, FL Lotus, Shayna Mallik, CA Meinse 439, Iron Spring Farm Inc., PA Petroski Riel Hodgie, Mandi & Shelley Chestler, OR Seydlitz H, Megan Zureck, NY Si Si Sage, Grace Owsley, ID Sir Gallahad, Darcy Miller-Brown, PA Something Fishy, Sherri Timmerman, MI Sonitas Last Peppy, Patty & Dick Combs, IL Teake Fan ‘E Oldehoek, Wendi Stroemer, FL Tunnes fan de Koarndyk, Jorde Trudel & Jennifer Jorde-Trudel, ID Ulano, Melissa Torreano, FL Well Done II, Donna Cameron, MA Willo-The-Wisp BBR, Jon Behrens, OH Wunderland, Erika James, TX

Third Level Celtics Whisper, Teresa Foster, WI Close the Deal, Rebecca Polan, VA Fahrenheit By Furioso, Amy Kellen, MN Kamelot, Krista Schrager, NY Klaus, Ann Rosenberg, TX Malipiero 3, Julie Bennett, WA Miss Handy, Wendy Bizzaro, CA Notre Hommage, Claire Daehnick, PA Tango Royale, Lucy Helstowski, PA Wagner, Alma Ericson, IL Waterford, Lynn McEnespy, CA Well Done II, Donna Cameron, MA Willow, Robyn Weston, MI Wolkenwing, Linda Curtis, MA Zzeus SA, Peter & Anne Santer, CA

Fourth Level Ivan, David Deal, MD Moud, Karen Waldron, VA Waterford, Lynn McEnespy, CA

Al Pacino 029, Rose Flanery, VA All in Favor, Kimberly Gilmore, FL Prix St. Georges Artagon, Donald, Angela & Laurel Minnick, VA Redford, Dana Fiore, FL Charisma, Stacy Williams, UT Rolando, Allison Bilzerian, FL Chesapeake, Holly Biddle, SC Coriolanus, Heather Stone, MA Intermediate I Double Down, Meredith Mannheim, NC Ramazotti, Judy Zierick, CA Dreamaster, Janet Tucker, SC Royal Diamant, Elizabeth Campbell, FL Fauve Limoges, Cynthia Archer, IL Ferrero, Jennifer Foulon, MD Grand Prix Franz, Linda Stalcup, CA Alanti, Charis Pond, CA Gustav, Lucy Wilson, MD Hera, Carol Phillips, GA Harmony’s FX, Debbie Banas, KY Santos Utopia, Iron Spring Farm Inc., PA

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horse Performance certificates

A Cash Vantage, Michelle Williams, GA Ace’s Wild FTF, Allison Reed, KY Andreas, Mary Beth Henderson, TX Avalon ISF, Iron Spring Farm Inc., PA Bantry Bays Lily, Debi Barka, NH Calypso, Denise, Konetchy, ID Caruso, Cecelia Trabert, KS Centurian, Elizabeth Higgins, GA Charlie, Johanne Marcoux, FL CJA Debbonheir, Jodi Reynolds, AZ Cooper, Zada Steidl, CO Coriolanus, Heather Stone, MA Dante, Kelsey Jarrett, GA Darkcyde of the Moon++++//, Holly Schnader, PA Delmonico, Mary, Tompkins, NC Denali, Laura Converse, CA Denim Truce, Denise Kash, CA Desiderius, Nikita Konshak, WI Don Vincenzo, Linda Dymon, CA Donner Prince, Michelle Mannenbach, OR Ferrero, Jennifer Foulon, MD Fhaltair, Michelle Green, NH Figaro HP, Kathleen Kelly, VA For Talismanic, Suzette White, CA G.Q. Romeo, Edith Chamberlin, NY & Lynn Jendrowski, VA Gabriella, Barbara Kirkland, PA Garbeau, Julie Stammler, WI Golden Hour, Deborah Ellis, MD Grand Andante, Sandy Bruss, CO Gray Barron Major Star, Wendy Bizzaro, CA HR Wajur, Lee Bergstrom, IN Irish Shillelagh, Kristin Bostick, SC Jasmine P, William Page, MD Jurassic Park, Richard Devin, NV Kadence, Brenda Forsythe, CA KingMidas, Amanda King, NC Kryptonite, Ainsley Boan, ID Legacy’s Adrian, Deborah & Isley Berger, FL Legacy’s Conquistador Del Sol, Deborah & Ken Berger, FL Legacy’s Hawke, Ken, Deborah & Isley Berger, FL Lutz, Stacey Hunt, MD McDuff, Lindsey Whitcher, OR Nicolien Tj, Christina Erickson, WA Outta Cash, Karen Zielinski, IL Panda LMF, Kristin Evanson, MN Penny, Harrison Chong, HI

Pentagon ISF, Iron Spring Farm Inc., PA PKA Chippendale+, Jacquelyn Phan, CA Pluto Matina, Melanie Adams, MD Rmani, Elizabeth Hoger, IL Rokstarr, Elizabeth Howell, FL Ronin-Royal, Michaela Schmidt-Le, WA Roosters Lucky Magic, Eleanor Maynard, MO RV Still Standing, Katie & Jo Keim, IL Sarah, Kay Sabonis, TX Scarlett O’Hara, Wesley-Keegan Seitz, OH Schoeffeur, Michelle Surkamer, ID Shakira, Victoria Holstein-Childress, VA Shania Aglow, Margaret Blaik, NC Sharavogue, Lisa Geiger, FL Siraj de Bonchere, Jennifer Kaiser, MI Stenographer Del, Joanne Gerson, OH Storm Warning, Tracy Kemp, TX Tennessee, Pamela Reed, KY Tiara, Lisa Graf, NC TJ Galaxy Drifter, Diane Goddard, KS Toandos Mountain Man, Sheryl Rudolph, OR Willakenzie, Linda Royer, OR Willow K, Laura Love, MT Winnagan, Philip Marone, MD & Darcy Miller-Brown, PA Winter Willow, Ellinwood Brown Miegel, FL WK’s Northern Brigadier, Leigh Holman, MN Won Torrid Affair, Christy Thuer, IN Ynse, Jason Stotts, TX Zoe, Evelyn Angelle, TX


Annual Recognition USDF University Program

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SDF wishes to congratulate the following members, who earned University recognition certification between october 1, 2009 and September 30, 2010.

USDF Platinum Diploma eleanor Kellon, Denver, PA Stephanie Severn, McFarland, Wi.

USDF Gold Diploma Johanna Gwinn, West Chester, PA Louise St. Amour, Whitehall, Mi.

USDF Silver Diploma Kathryn Bauman, Auburntown, tn Fern Feldman, Cheshire, Ct Donna Meyer, Bryan, tX Betty ortlieb, Foster, KY Sherry Pride, College Grove, tn Catherine Siemiet, Cotopaxi, Co Barbara Soukup, Chardon, oH.

USDF Bronze Diploma Ann Forer, Milford, nJ Lyn Francik, oklahoma City, oK Susan Howard, Austin, tX Catherine Jacob, okeana, oH Gwen Ka’awaloa, elizabeth, Co Sue Malone-Casey, Highland Village, tX Susan Madden Mandas, Dayton, oH Dorothy Maxfield, Ringoes, nJ Diane Rochau, Vinton, LA.

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Riding it out Going forward can mean moving on By Birgit Villeminey

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y Morgan, Sunup nightshade, has a checkered past that includes harsh training methods and the label of “not trainable” from several professionals. “Saumur” came to me with a penchant for bolting, spooking, and turning on a dime at full speed. Years of patient

blink and takes me halfway through the arena. Boarding at a facility with an indoor arena for the winter, i discovered that Saumur refused to go down the long side of the arena when the doors were closed. i tried stopping and giving him treats to show him that there is nothing to be afraid of, and bending and going forward slowly, but with limited success. i’d had an accident with a young horse the previous fall that resulted in a broken nose, stitches, and shattered confidence. As a result, my solution to Saumur’s spooking problem was to back off, staying on the “safe” side of the arena or not riding when conditions weren’t ideal. in the summer, Saumur and i had had a great clinic with Fei-level competitor and USDF BREAK ON THROUGH: Te writer on her horse, Saumur, with clinipresident George cian George Williams Williams. George came back in the training finally paid dividends, and fall for a second clinic, and this time although he’s far from “bombproof,” we it was cold and the arena doors were are now able to focus on the work. closed. Saumur has always been a spooky Te first day went well, aided by horse indoors. When everything the fact that it was cloudy and so is closed up—and heaven forbid there were no errant rays of light that light or snow shows through a streaming into the arena. But day crevice—he spooks faster than i can two was sunny. We made it down the

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long side at the walk and the trot, but Saumur had major spooking issues in the canter. George had us face the demons. He asked me to keep Saumur supple with a lower neck, which was easier said than done because my horse would brace his neck and jump away every time we approached the scary section of the ring. Te key, George said, was not to give in but instead to work on suppleness and throughness until Saumur went around the entire arena while maintaining an even tempo and staying round and supple. George reminded me that i had never done anything to hurt Saumur, that his past is long gone, and—most important— that the horse now had my number and had learned how to get me to back off from the work. i was embarrassed by my horse’s behavior and couldn’t help wondering what the spectators and my regular instructor must be thinking. it crossed my mind to stop and say to George, “Fine, you do it!” But we finally managed to canter by the scary doors without bracing or stopping. it took a long time and was mentally and physically exhausting, but the elation and sense of accomplishment at the end were well worth it. Saumur has taught me patience. He has also made me realize that you can’t dwell on the past forever. You have to move on and not make excuses based on previous bad experiences; otherwise you will be stuck forever. Sometimes there comes a moment when you just have to ride through it. it’s a metaphor that doesn’t apply only to riding. And sometimes you just need somebody who won’t let you quit until the goal is accomplished. Tank you, George! Birgit Villeminey lives in Milford, MI, where she is vice president of sales for an automotive supplier. Her household includes her French-born husband, also an equestrian; and their horses, dogs, and cats. She earned her USDF bronze medal in 2010 aboard Saumur and is currently schooling Fourth Level.

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UndeR coVeR How to choose and fit protective headgear for schooling and show By Sushil Dulai Wenholz

4 InsIde UsdF Lead by example By Donna G. Longacre

6 RIngsIde Te Tide Has Turned By Jennifer O. Bryant

MIRRoR, MIRRoR on THe WALL What’s one of the best training aids of all? By Karen McGoldrick

20 cLInIc Master the sitting Trot By Karen McGoldrick

26 MInd-body-spIRIT connecTIon Te Inner game of dressage By Jennifer O. Bryant

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28 spoRT-HoRse connecTIon Ready for the big Time By Jayne Ayers with D. J. Carey

44 ALL-bReeds connecTIon spotlight: American Warmblood Registry 52 THe TAIL end All in the Family By Cecilia Muenter Cox

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MeMbeR connecTIon HeAds Up sponsoR spoTLIgHT sHop @ X USDF ConneCtion sUbMIssIon gUIdeLInes 50 UsdF oFFIce conTAcT dIRecToRy 51 AdVeRTIsIng IndeX on oUR coVeR Some competitors, such as Olympian Sue Blinks (pictured on Robin Hood at the 2010 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Festival of Champions) adopted protective headgear even before the USEF passed the “helmet rule.” Stories, pages 12 and 30. Photo by SusanJStickle.com.

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leave the facility in better shape than when you arrived. express your appreciation to the owners and organizers of the events you attend. Be the kind of guest you wouldn’t mind inviting into your own home, and ask your peers to do the same. Lead by example. Speaking of leading by example, pay attention to the article in this month’s issue on protective headgear (“Under Cover,” page 30). other sports and equestrian disciplines that previously did not require helmets have come to accept them as a way of life. Bicyclists, mountain climbers, motorcyclists, whitewater rafters, football and hockey players, and even the proverbial cowboy will don a helmet to help boost the odds of having a “happily ever after” in his or her favor. What parent hasn’t said “Buckle up” or “Where’s your helmet?” when a child gets in the car or on a bike (or, better yet, heard a child remind him or her to do the same)? Yet many dressage riders shudder at the thought of donning headgear that might be perceived as less than fashionable, and to top it off (pun intended), end up with the dreaded “hat hair” afterward. Perhaps it’s time to start something new, put things into perspective, and lead by example. After all, spring is just around the corner! s

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where we’ve been striving to post breaking dressage and USDF news and interesting links, and generally to engage the dressage community. You can also follow USDF on twitter (@USDF) or yours truly (@JenniferoBryant) for more info, tips, and dressage musings. Social media and the internet hadn’t been dreamed up yet back in 1971, when a Czech-Russian émigré named ivan i. Bezugloff Jr. founded the first US magazine dedicated to dressage, called, appropriately, Dressage. Later renamed Dressage & CT to reflect its coverage of combined training (eventing), the magazine enjoyed a 25-year run with ivan at the helm. For his contributions to dressage, he was inducted into the Roemer Foundation/USDF Hall of Fame in 2003. ivan died January 7 (obituary, page 12), and i mourn his passing keenly. You see, i edited D&CT for a little more than a year after ivan sold the magazine to a large publishing company, which later shuttered the title following a merger. ivan was always kind and supportive of both me and the USDF—so much so, in fact, that he donated his entire library of D&CT back issues and dressage books to the library at the USDF national education Center. Come visit the neC in Lexington, KY, and spend some time poring over ivan’s legacy. it’s a considerable one.

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ur cover story this month is a guide to protective headgear for dressage schooling and show (“Under Cover,” page 30). it turned out to be prescient editorial planning: in January, just before this issue went to press, the US equestrian Federation passed the dressage “helmet rule” at its 2011 annual convention (details, page 12). it is not often in our traditionembracing sport that we see major change. tack and apparel styles and colors evolve; tests get rewritten; required scores are tweaked. Many changes affect a relatively small fraction of the dressage riders out there. Te USeF rule, however, which takes effect this month, will affect the lion’s share of riders at USeF-licensed/ USDF-recognized dressage competitions. Most competitors show at the national levels (Fourth Level and below), in which protective headgear is now required. Furthermore, all riders under the age of eighteen must “strap one on” at USeF/USDF shows, regardless of level. Helmets are also mandatory for all riders of noncompeting horses and all para-equestrian dressage competitors. Cyberspace, naturally, is abuzz with comment on the new rule, with some posters strongly “pro” and others equally strongly “con.” How much of the criticism will be chalked up to typical human resistance to change remains to be seen. i cannot recall the level of furor over the mandating of seat-belt use back in the 1980s, but i imagine it was high. Yet today’s drivers and passengers buckle up with scarcely a peep. Perhaps protectiveheadgear use will evolve similarly. What do you think about the new rule? Drop me a line at jbryant@usdf. org. You can also post a comment on USDF’s Facebook page (United States Dressage Federation official Page),

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member connection From the New VP As the 2010 Adequan/USDF national Convention in Jacksonville worked its way toward the election for vice president, i became increasingly convinced that the Board of Governors had clear choices for the next VP. Janet Foy, Peter Rothschild, and i had very different backgrounds and approaches to the position—an apple, an orange, and a strawberry, so to speak. My sincere thanks to the BoG for giving me the nod. Te vice presidency of USDF is a position i feel humbled and privileged to occupy, and it is a challenge that i am very much looking forward to taking on. Many of you have never heard of me, so i want to share with you my focus as the new USDF VP. out in the trenches, i hear complaints: “Why do we need USDF anyway?” or “USDF does nothing for me.” USDF volunteers and staff have done an incredible job of putting dressage on the equestrian map. Sometimes the process has been

messy and controversial, but for 40 years this organization has marched forward. to continue growing the membership and expanding our national influence, i believe it is critical that USDF find a balance between the attraction and financial necessity of the competition and awards programs, and nurturing the growth, education, and enthusiasm of its “grass roots,” from which the cream bubbles to the top. i come to all of you now to champion, on the national stage, the dressage “man on the street”: the grass roots without whom this organization cannot survive, and who are the key to its future success—the adult amateur, the riders from other disciplines, the mom bumping around on her daughter’s ex-show horse. Tat is what USDF is all about. Beth Jenkins Sherborn, MA

Dressage Woes: It’s Not the Economy i was just reading “Ringside” in the latest issue and felt compelled to reply to the question, “What has the USDF done for me lately?” (December 2010/January 2011). You comment on the fact that the USDF has gone to great lengths to improve judging and education. Tat’s nice, but it’s a relatively small piece of the puzzle. it is a question that my fellow competitors/ friends and i were asking ourselves on the way home from a USDF show in Jacksonville, FL, in December. Coincidentally, the 2010 USDF symposium was taking place at the same time in the same venue. We were not there for the symposium, as we found the cost of attending to be a bit out of bounds. We made the six-hour journey for fun and a chance at the northeast Florida Dressage Association freestyle competition’s total purse of $3,000. We all came to the conclusion that we were quite offended at the USDF’s determination to keep us non-payers away from the symposium. Te show office was in

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the same building as the symposium, so inevitably we came in contact with the guards who were put there to make sure we didn’t sneak some information from Gary and Lilo. i have been a member of the USDF on and off since i was a junior rider in the early 1990s. i am an Fei-level rider and have earned my USDF bronze and silver medals. i feel that i have “paid my dues” and now have the right to express my frustration and concern regarding the fate of dressage in this country. i have read articles blaming the economy for the decline in membership and funding for programs. i want to challenge that idea with the thought that perhaps membership and showing are down not only because of the economy, but also because the investment-toreward ratio simply doesn’t pay with the USDF. in your “Ringside” article, you state that some riders don’t value the year-end awards, but some do. i, for one, do not. not because i am not competitive or don’t care about awards, but because the awards and quality thereof are, frankly, pathetic and borderline insulting. i don’t need another $3 medal hanging on my wall. Give me something i can use! My daughter is a member of the national Barrel Horse Association. nBHA membership dues are comparable to USDF’s, while the cost of showing is minuscule as compared to a dressage show. Te nBHA reports that, despite the economy, showing and membership are holding steady. if you haven’t experienced a barrel race for yourself, they are fun! Te prizes are amazing, the educational opportunities offered at large competitions (at low or zero cost) are generous, and the sponsors are enthusiastic and numerous. Unlike dressage, the investment/reward ratio is excellent. even if you don’t win a horse trailer or saddle, you will have fun, and excitement is virtually guaranteed. i see dressage—a sport that i love and am completely addicted to—becoming increasingly elitist (and yes, i ride and own an imported


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i don’t normally write letters but, based on my experiences, i have to disagree with comments made about crossbreds in the show ring (“Cross Purposes,” December 2010/January 2011). Te comment in question is that judges aren’t told the breeding of the horses presented to them in open sport-horse classes. As recently as two years ago, at a dressage sport-horse breeding show at Morven Park in Leesburg, VA, they didn’t announce just the bridle numbers of the horses going in the ring; they announced the breed, dam, sire, damsire, and names of the owner and handler. Back in 1990, at a DSHB show at Prince George’s equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD, there were only bridle numbers for the judge to go by, at least until they pinned the class; then they announced the breed, dam, sire, and owner. i was showing a three-year-old solid Appaloosa gelding. He won his class, only to have a warmblood gelding that placed behind him named reserve champion for the show. Tat judge wouldn’t even acknowledge that we were in the ring for the championship class; he

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never looked at my horse or made eye contact with me. My horse went on to win many classes under saddle and frequently scored in the high 60s or low 70s. Some judges have breed prejudice. Unless you know for sure that horses’ breeding will not be announced when they go in the ring, if you have a nontraditional breed of horse, think long and hard about going to a DSHB show. Judy Taylor Westminster, MD

Totilas or Ravel? You have probably received many emails regarding the cover photo of the World equestrian Games edition of USDF Connection (november 2010). You run a very fine magazine, and i love the training and educational articles. Connection has a great balance between showing info and education. Hats off to you for that! i did not agree this time with having totilas on the cover because this is a US magazine, and our own American rider, Steffen Peters on Ravel, should have been featured. How about a feature in the next issue on Steffen and Ravel and his experience at the WeG to honor his achievement? Karen Irland Edmonds, WA But of course! We profiled Ravel, the 2010 Adequan/USDF Grand Prix Horse of the Year, in last month’s yearbook issue.

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nyone riding a horse competing at Fourth Level and below, and all riders under the age of eighteen, must don protective headgear at all times while mounted at US equestrian Federation-licensed/USDF-recognized dressage shows, beginning March 1. Anyone riding a noncompeting horse also must wear protective headgear. And all eventers must wear protective headgear at all times while mounted at national-level eventing competitions. Both rule changes were approved at the 2011 USeF annual convention in January. “Protective headgear” means properly fitted AStM (American Society for testing and Materials)/Sei (Safety equipment institute)approved equestrian helmets bearing the Sei tag and with fastened harnesses. Tere is no further requirement as to helmet type or style, although the existing rules governing permitted colors apply. THE FUTURE IS NOW: Many riders must Te change to the don protective headgear at shows dressage-attire rule (USeF DR120) is not as clear-cut as the eventing rule change. in dressage, protective headgear is not required of competitors aged eighteen and up who are riding horses entered only in Fei-level classes: Prix St. Georges through Grand Prix, Young Rider, USeF Developing PSG, and USeF “Brentina Cup.” Helmets are required, however, for Fei Juniors and Fei Pony riders and in all USeF and Fei Young Horse classes (four- to six-year-olds). And all riders competing in para-equestrian dressage tests must wear protective headgear at all times while mounted, regardless of age or level. Moreover, in Fei-recognized classes (e.g., CDi, CDi-Y, CDi-J, CDi-P), Fei rules take precedence: Protective headgear is permitted but not required. For dressage competitors aged eighteen and up, the horse’s level(s) dictates whether protective headgear must be worn. if a rider is showing a horse at both Fourth Level and Prix St. Georges, for instance, then he or she must wear protective headgear for both tests and at all times while mounted. “if the technology is available to reduce head injuries, the time to use it is now,” said USeF president David o’Connor. “i am very proud of our organization for taking this very important step. it is a huge direction of change.”

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van i. Bezugloff Jr., 2003 Roemer Foundation/ USDF Hall of Fame inductee and founding editor of the first American dressage magazine, died January 7 at his home in Cleveland Heights, oH. He was 85. Born in Slovakia to Czech-Russian parents, Bezugloff immigrated to the US in 1952. An electronics engineer, he established two businesses, Metronix inc. and later iB instruments inc., in the 1950s and early 1960s. Bezugloff ’s father PUBLISHING PIONEER: came from a family of Bezugloff in an undated Russian horse breeders, and as a boy ivan learned photo to ride. But ohio was home to mostly Western riders, and there was little interest in english riding beyond some hunter/jumper activity. A kindred spirit in the form of Lake erie College (oH) ridingprogram director Laddie Andaházy eventually surfaced, and Bezugloff began to ride with him. Bezugloff fretted over the lack of available dressage literature in the US. encouraged by Andaházy, he founded Dressage magazine in 1971, later changing the name to Dressage & CT to reflect the inclusion of combined training (eventing). He remained at the helm for the next 25 years, during which he published training articles, event coverage, opinion pieces, and equine-biomechanics treatises by such well-known figures as Charles de Kunffy, Jean-Claude Racinet, and Kay Meredith. He also established Xenophon Press, a publisher of books on classical equitation. A founding member of the USDF, Bezugloff remained a supporter of the organization throughout his life. After the USDF relocated from Lincoln, ne, to Lexington, KY, he donated his library of dressage books and D&CT back issues to the USDF national education Center library. Bezugloff is survived by his wife of 59 years, natalia “natasha” B. Bezugloff. A memorial service was held January 17 in Cleveland Heights. in lieu of flowers, Mrs. Bezugloff suggests donations to the USDF or to a charity of one’s choosing. —Jennifer O. Bryant

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ith current USeF eventing chef d’équipe Capt. Mark Phillips preparing to step down at the end of next year, the search for a replacement is under way. As the January 31 deadline neared, three candidates had applied for the position of USeF eventing technical advisor and chef. Candidate 1: international event riders Phillip Dutton and

Robert Costello, who planned to apply as a team. Teir proposal has Dutton, of West Grove, PA, assuming the technical-advisor role and Costello, of Southern Pines, nC, serving as chef. Dutton, a native of Australia, won team gold at the 1996 and 2000 olympic Games. He became a US citizen in 2006 and has represented the US at the 2008 olympics and at the 2010

Alltech Fei World equestrian Games. Costello also competed at the 2000 olympics and won team gold at the 2003 Pan American Games. Both men are successful coaches, and both have announced their intent to retire from competition after the 2012 olympics if they get the job. Candidate 2: 2000 olympic eventing individual gold medalist David o’Connor, of Te Plains, VA,

also a successful coach who helped the Canadians win team silver at the 2010 WeG. He is the current USeF president. Candidate 3: Jim Wofford, of Upperville, VA, who has been a successful coach, author, and columnist since his retirement from eventing competition in 1986. A three-time olympian, he has coached numerous students and teams to international medals.

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a top trainer’s book pick his month’s expert, Charles de Kunffy, is a former Fei judge, a champion of classical horsemanship, and a prolific author. He recently released his first DVD, Te Art of Traditional Dressage, Volume I: Seat and Aids. De Kunffy’s pick: Tug of War: Classical Versus “Modern” Dressage: Why Classical Training Works and How Incorrect “Modern”

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Riding Negatively Affects Horses’ Health by Dr. Gerd Heuschmann (trafalgar Square, 2007). De Kunffy says: “Tis is a very important book for riders because Heuschmann addresses the current tendency to derail classical dressage riding. Te stiff-backed, open-mouthed, tongueout, pulled-up horse is seen so often in competition. Someone had to sit down and write a book to say this

t has got to stop, and Heuschmann has done it so well and with good reasoning in this book.” —Sharon Biggs

he USeF has added two new Fei World Cup dressage qualifying competitions (CDi-Ws) to the 2011 calendar: the Dressage Affaire CDi-W/Y/J, Del Mar, CA, March 10-13 (dressageevents.com); and the Festival of the Horse CDi-W/Y/J, Burbank, CA, March 31-April 3 (cornerstonedressage.com). Te two highest-ranked horse/ rider combinations from the north American League will be invited to the 2011 Reem Acra Fei World Cup Dressage Final, April 27-May 1 in Leipzig, Germany.

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Veronica Holt, USDF Regional Championships Committee chair: We used to forbid whips in Regional Championships qualifying rides, but it was too confusing for all. Frequently, the qualifying and non-qualifying were

mixed in the same class, and it was hard for the judge and management to enforce. inconsistencies like that tend to lead to an unequal playing field. it just wasn’t fair. i am pretty sure that the no-whip tradition in most championships is a “trickle down” from our international organization, the Fei. its rules do not allow a competitor with a whip to enter the area around the arena, let alone take it into the performance arena. Te penalty is a deduction of two points from each judge (there are at least three judges on the panel for a CDi). if the hapless rider enters the performance arena with a whip, she again incurs a deduction of two points from each judge— virtually the same as elimination.

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ongratulations to the following USDF youth members, who achieved their US Pony Clubs dressage specialty ratings in 2010: Dressage A Meredith Baker, Columbia, MD Megan Leonard, Morgan Hill, CA. Dressage B Katelyn Berube, northwood, nH Rebecca Brake, Richmond, tX Molly Eastridge, Longview, WA Erica greenwald, Columbia, MD Avery-Anna hogan, Liberty Hill, tX Elliot Scroggins, Longview, WA Aubrey Tozer, Chehalis, WA. Dressage C-3 Kenzie Amack, Pleasanton, CA Stephanie Bahrami, Woodside, CA Paige Buzard, Smithtown, nY Adrian Dolatta, Wichita, KS Avery-Anna hogan, Liberty Hill, tX

Rebecca Lewis, Aiken, SC Kara Mcnamara, Ketchum, iD Kendall Raisbeck, Fulshear, tX Lindsay Riddell, Snow Camp, nC Jillian Shay, Bellevue, iD Paige Waechter, Saratoga Springs, nY Kristie Zierwick, Princeton, Mn. Te following USDF youth members have been recognized by the USPC for participation in both USDF competitions and USPC rallies: Medallion Club Leah Backus, Chesapeake, VA Paige Buzard, Smithtown, nY Cyra Carlson, Spokane, WA Zoe Conlee, Ridgefield, WA Meghan DeMeglio, Mountain top, PA Alexa Derr, Reinholds, PA Abigail horn, Charlottesville, VA Magdalene Mann, Buzzards Bay, MA

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hen you run from the office to the barn and have no time for a proper meal, skip the Snickers bar; it’s mostly empty calories. instead, choose a quality snack that will give your body the energy it needs. “i don’t recommend so-called energy or meal bars that are basically candy,” says nutrition, food, and diet consultant Donna Feldman, MS, RD, of Denver, Co. “it’s easy to identify those: candy coatings, chocolate or candy bits, fruit-preserve fillings, and so on. Look for complex carbohydrates, some protein, healthy fats in moderation, and low sugar.” Healthful, energy-rich, and

Alyse Marotta, Charlottesville, VA Alaina Muller, orefield, PA Molly Ryan, Blacksburg, VA giovanna Spargo, Millstone township, nJ. Bronze Medal Club Kaylee Angstadt, Bradford, MA Madison Bigler, Sandy, Ut Paige Buzard, Smithtown, nY Chelsea DeMeglio, Mountain top, PA Madeleine Lemoine, Las Vegas, nV Maya Mathur, Woodside, CA Jaclyn Sink, Highland, MD. Silver Medal Club Madison Watts, Buda, tX. Gold Medal Club Katherine Abrams, Pembroke, VA Clare Krska, olathe, KS. For more information about this recognition program, visit ponyclub. org.

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t portable snacks include: PB&J and banana Bagel sandwich with hummus, sprouts/tomato/ lettuce/cucumber, or other vegetables Low-sugar energy or meal bars Yogurt or cheese with whole-grain crackers or pita nuts and dried fruit Protein-fortified fruit smoothies. Happy snacking! —Jennifer Walker

he Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, home to the Rolex Kentucky TreeDay event and to the 2010 Alltech Fei World equestrian Games, is opening its world-famous cross-country course for schooling this spring and summer. two schooling sessions per day will be held Sunday, May 15; Wednesday, June 1; Wednesday, June 29; Saturday, August 13; and Saturday, September 10. Te sessions ($35 each, plus a $20 trailer-pass fee for those not stabling) will raise funds for the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation—or you can earn a free session by participating in one of two park clean-up days this month. Yes, the clean-up from the WeG is still in process. Come to the KHP on March 12 or March 19 from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., collect your complimentary 32-gallon trash bag, fill it, and earn a schooling session.

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he Dressage Foundation, Lincoln, ne, announced the 2010 recipients of the Carol Lavell Gifted Scholarships for Adult Amateurs. each recipient, who must be a member of a USDF group-member organization (GMo), will receive a $1,000 scholarship for dressage training in 2011. Region 1: Robin Davis hahn (nC) and her horse, Brav-o, plan to train with Jules nyssen. Hahn is a member of the north Carolina Dressage and Combined training Association. Region 2: nancy Spear (iL) and her horses, Guinevere and Festus, plan to train with ed Rothkranz. Spear is a member of the Little egypt Dressage Association and of CenterLine Dressage. Region 4: Lydia Major (Mn) and her horse, Mi tough, plan to train with Alison Sader Larson. Major is a member of the Central States Dressage and eventing Association. Region 4: Trudy Tatum (iA) and her horses, Pulsar and Vahini, plan to train with Jami Kment. tatum is a member of iowa Dressage and Combined training Association. Region 9: Christy Sanantonio (LA) and her horse, Grenadier, plan to train with Heather Blitz. Sanantonio is a member of the Southern eventing and Dressage Association. Te Gifted Fund was originally seeded with donations that olympian Carol Lavell received in memory of her great equine partner, Gifted.

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t’s become an anticipated event on the Wellie World winter calendar: the Challenge of the Americas, a Grand Prix-level dressage quadrille competition, polo extravaganza, and gala, all to benefit Play for P.i.n.K. and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, the 2011 Challenge returns to the international Polo Club Palm Beach (the presenting sponsor) in Wellington, FL, March 12. Quadrille-team sponsors are SSG Gloves, Purina Mills, and the Seley Parker Group of Merrill Lynch. USDF is an event sponsor. General-admission tickets will be available at the gate for a $20 donation. to make reservations for the Challenge Gala and ViP box seating, contact Mary Ross at (561) 852-2591.

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ell-known eventing supporter Rebecca Broussard died of cancer at her home in Montana December 24. She was 68. Broussard owned top horses for Phillip Dutton, Karen o’Connor, Cathy Wieschoff, Amy tryon, Ralph Hill, and other top event riders. in 2002, she founded EVENTING STALWART: Broussard in an undated Te event photo at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell, Mt, which now includes an Fei World Cup qualifier. She provided support for the sport of eventing in many other ways, including helping to fund the US eventing Association’s adult-education program and sponsoring the Fei north American Junior and Young Riders’ Championships. in Broussard’s memory, a fund has been established to benefit talented event riders on the USeF Developing Riders list. Te USeF posthumously awarded the 2010 USeF Pegasus Medal of Honor, recognizing her service to the sport, to Broussard at its 2011 convention in January. Broussard is survived by her husband, Jerome; daughters Rebecca and Sarah; four grandchildren; and four siblings.

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A USDF-certified instructor shares her strategies for success By Karen McGoldrick

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itting the trot is a basic skill required of every dressage rider who aspires to compete above First Level. However, “basic” doesn’t mean “easy.” After all, if sitting the trot were easy, rising trot would never have been invented! A rider who sits well—in correct alignment and balance, with supple joints—does not rely on leg and arm strength to stay on. instead, she can use her arms and legs independently

A good seat helps you to feel your horse’s body and movement, and from this awareness you can learn to influence him in a natural and positive way, using feel and timing. Learning to sit properly is, therefore, just the beginning of learning to ride. Children learn to ride without much intellectual effort. Put the average child on a safe mount and she will unselfconsciously bebop around in the saddle, perhaps a bit wobbly at the

PERFECT PRACTICE: Lunge lessons by a qualified instructor on a trustworthy horse are a timehonored way of developing a correct seat. USDF-certified instructor Karen McGoldrick lunges her colleague, Balimo certified instructor Allison Faso, aboard Piazzano, owned by Charlene Springman.

and in a coordinated and fluid manner. Her relaxed arms, legs, and seat lower her center of gravity, creating that “centaur” look of unity between horse and rider. Te rider appears to sit “in” the horse instead of atop the horse.

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start but game. Kids watch more experienced riders and absorb their techniques like sponges. if you were lucky enough to learn to ride at a young age, you may not understand the immense difficulty others have in learning to sit the trot.

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The Four Fundamentals no one takes up dressage in hopes of forever working on the lunge line, and adult students especially feel the press of time. Still, nobody masters the sitting trot overnight. You’ll have to work at it, so work smart and make sure that your saddle time is time well spent. Check the following four points off your list, and you’ll be way ahead of the game. 1. Find a suitable mount. Start your lessons on a horse whose temperament is forgiving of mistakes and that is tolerant of some awkward moves or unintended aids. Choose a mount with average gaits—not too scopey or intimidating. He should be well-behaved and calm on the lunge line in order to build your confidence. However, avoid the very lazy horse, as you can’t relax and learn to sit the trot if you are constantly having to drive him forward. Stay away from horses that are green-broke or improperly trained, unsound, or with gaits so rough that they make your innards feel like they’ve been put through a mixmaster. 2. Get a properly fitted saddle. not only is an ill-fitting saddle bad for the horse, but it is also nearly impossible to sit correctly in an unbalanced saddle. if the saddle chafes or tips you forward or backward, you can’t expect

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Master the Sitting trot

For the adult beginner, learning to sit the trot can be a daunting task, filled with self-conscious moments, frustration, and physical challenges. Although there’s no substitute for actual saddle time, gaining a clear understanding of human anatomy and rider biomechanics can help the process along. equally important, adults need to recognize their optimal learning environment. in this article, i will describe the process that i’ve found most successful in teaching riders to sit the trot. i’ll also share some exercises used by my colleague, Balimo instructor Allison Faso, to improve body awareness in the process of developing one’s seat.


to develop a comfortable, correct position. Finding a saddle that fits both rider and horse can be a tedious process, but it makes a world of difference. 3. Find a safe place to learn. Adult riders often have to deal with fear—which, in measured doses, can be a healthy thing. Assess your situation. is your fear rational? if it is, then find a different situation, one in which you can learn in a safe environment. tension and fear are the enemies of an upright, relaxed, and supple seat. Anxiety is different from fear, but it can cause the same problems. i’ve seen riders lose the ability to sit simply from performance anxiety. At a show, for example, anxiety can cause even a good rider’s adductor muscles (inner thighs) to tighten, the shoulders to rise, and the upper body to lean forward. 4. Find the right instructor. Because there are no licenses required in this country to teach riding, it can be difficult for the beginner to determine whether an instructor is qualified. Tat is why the USDF developed its instructor/trainer Certification Program. Find a USDF-certified instructor at www.usdf.org. Choose an instructor who is willing to take the time to give you the foundation you’ll need in order to make progress toward your goals (see “Due Diligence” below).

Due Diligence When it comes to learning to sit the trot, the slow, thorough way is the speediest way. “Do the donkey work” at the beginning and you’ll avoid having to go back to basics later. As you embark on this journey, know that, unless you commit to regular training sessions, progress will be slower and more frustrating than you’d like. no one can get fit or skilled with sporadic attempts. Although developing core strength, cardiovascular fitness, and flexibility will add greatly to your riding program, you’ll have to do the time in the saddle if you want to learn to sit well. [

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clinic it’s best to begin on a lunge line with a grab strap attached to the saddle D-rings for security. With a steady lunge horse, a good instructor, protective headgear, and a grab strap at the ready, you’ll be able to focus on your riding and not worry about the horse. Just as in the gym, think about doing your sitting-trot work in “sets” so you do not work past the point of fatigue. Fatigued riders resort to gripping the saddle.

The Question of Balance Te trot is a two-beat gait in which the horse’s legs move in diagonal pairs. Te horse moves forward, of course, but there is a lot of up-anddown motion in the trot as well. each hind leg alternately swings under the rider’s weight as the propulsive long muscles of the horse’s back contract and relax, which cause the sides of the back to rise and fall. to sit this gait,

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the rider must be able to maintain balance and follow the motion with supple joints, keeping her center of gravity in sync with the horse’s movement. Te key to remaining balanced and “with” the horse’s motion is the stability of the rider’s trunk over her pelvis. Tink of a male ballet dancer lifting his partner. He can lift the ballerina only if she is erect in her torso. if she were to go limp like a sack of potatoes in midlift, the man would certainly drop her and probably would injure himself. A stable trunk not only helps you find your balance; it also helps your horse to maintain his own balance. Stability, however, does not mean rigidity or stiffness in the back and hips. Te muscles of your back and abdominals must be free to make mini-contractions so small you’re not aware of them, and your chest must be broad and relaxed so that you can breathe normally. Your shoulders should hang relaxed. if you try to hold

yourself in position, you’ll prevent yourself from moving with your horse and you’ll wear yourself out! What you’re going for is “positive tension”— a state between slackness and contraction. it’s a confident, erect, correctly aligned posture (“Ride arrogant,” as one instructor told me). And it can be difficult to achieve if you frequently succumb to poor posture, such as slumping over a computer keyboard or the steering wheel of the car.

Sitting Specifics Here is a biomechanical look at how skilled riders sit the trot. Te rider must balance her stable trunk over her base of support. in sitting trot, that base is the bottom of the pelvis. Dressage texts frequently refer to the so-called three-point seat: the two sitting bones and the pubic bone. However, many riders misinterpret this concept. Te top of the pu-

Lateral View of the Pelvis, Normal Position, Seen from the Inside 1-5. lumbar vertebrae; 6. anterior superior iliac spine; 7. pubic crest;

9. ischial tuberosity; 10. sacrum IN BALANCE: Stretching both arms straight up stretches your torso and stabilizes it. Start with one arm at a time, holding the strap on the front of your saddle, until you feel secure enough to lift both arms, as Allison is doing here. Tis is a fairly advanced exercise that builds confidence and balance—and teaches you not to rely on the reins for support.

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NEUTRAL PELVIS: In a balanced and upright position, the pelvic crest forms approximately a 60-degree angle, as shown in this side view. Illustration from Anatomy of Dressage, co-published by USDF and Half Halt Press (halfhaltpress.com). Reprinted by permission.

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HIP WORK: Taking the legs away from the saddle momentarily is a great exercise that deepens the seat and relaxes the legs. Lift from the hips, not from the knees. You’ll feel this one right away, so hold for a couple of seconds and then relax and repeat.

bic bone actually makes no contact with the saddle. it is only the lower part of the pubic bone (after it divides and runs at an oblique angle toward the seat bones) that forms part of the dressage rider’s seat. it is critical that the pelvis rests in the saddle in its “neutral” or middle

magine a horse that never changes tempo and that can make a medium trot on a diagonal that never ends. He never gets tired, goes lame, or gets bored or grumpy. No matTHE PERFECT HORSE? Dressage simulator ter what you do wrong in the will happily trot all day so you can learn saddle, he’ll never spook, bolt, or buck. This miracle mount is a riding simulator, and it’s being discovered by equestrians everywhere as a safe, humane alternative to real horses for teaching riding. Living just a few hours away in Georgia, I’ve had the opportunity to check out “Amerika,” a Racewood riding simulator that resides at the facility of certified John Lyons trainer Beth Collins in Shelby, NC. Amerika can trot and canter while the rider observes herself from all angles in real time, and the instructor can literally be hands-on. There are other simulator models as well, including a dressage-specific version, a racehorse, and a polo pony. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if every new rider had the opportunity to master some basics on a simulator before sitting on the real thing? These machines are currently few and far between, and their five-figure purchase price makes them prohibitive for most facilities. However, as with all new technologies, I expect prices of the simulators to moderate over time. —Karen McGoldrick

position (except for certain deliberate movements, such as a half-halt). Riding with a constant anterior or posterior pelvic tilt (by arching the lower back or tucking the hips under) disrupts the entire body’s alignment and can be injurious to the back. A neutral pelvis and spine allow flexibility.

A good instructor will help you to find your neutral-pelvis position. Te hip sockets lie above the base of the pelvis. Te ball of the hip joint should float in the socket, with the thigh bone hanging freely. Many riders impede their ability to sit the trot by gripping with the adductors (inner

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HARMONY: Correct position enables the rider to sit balanced and upright with relaxed, supple joints. USDF-certified instructor Karen McGoldrick rides Ronaldo, owned by Susanne Miesner.

make changes to your body. 3. “Test” again by repeating the original simple exercise and note any changes in your body, such as an increased range of motion. Exercises 1 THE TEST: Balimo certified instructor and 2: Head and Vicky Busch demonstrates testing her neck. Sit on the head-and-neck range of motion at the edge of a chair 2008 Adequan/USDF National Convenand “test” by tion turning your head left and right, using your full range of motion. Don’t force anything; just notice how far you can turn your head each way. Now gently shake your head, like a small vibration, for about five seconds in the following positions: twelve o’clock (straight ahead), ten o’clock (a little to the right), two o’clock (a little to the left), and again at twelve o’clock. When you’re finished, “test” again and notice any changes. Here’s a second simple exercise: Gently turn your head in one direction and your eyes in the other (e.g., eyes to the left, head to the right). Switch (eyes right, head left). Do it very softly, without force, eight to ten times. Test before and after and note any changes. Exercise 3: Pelvis. For your test, look left and right, noticing the range and ease of movement.

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hat do successful riders have in common? They’re confident, correctly balanced and aligned in the saddle, and at an ideal level of mental and physical relaxation. There is a certain look to a rider who is truly connected to the horse. Steffen Peters, Edward Gal, Courtney Dye, and others sit deeply “into” the horse in an unforced and seemingly effortless manner. Their movement follows the rhythm of the horse so elastically that they appear to be sitting still. As an instructor who teaches juniors, young riders, and adult amateurs, my first job is to teach my students to sit. This is not an easy task for either instructor or rider. In 2004, I attended my first Eckart Meyners seat symposium. I was impressed by the immediate improvements he was able to make in riders’ seats and positions. I soon enrolled in Mr. Meyners’ Balimo (Balance in Motion) instructortraining program. Eckart Meyners is a professor of sports physiology and body movement at the University of Luneburg in Germany. He has developed a performance-improvement system that works for all athletes and that can help riders to achieve balanced muscle groups and to influence the horse in a confident, relaxed, and elastic manner. The system is so effective that it’s been incorporated into the program at the German Academy for Professional Trainers in Warendorf. Here is a brief overview of the Meyners principles, followed by four simple exercises that you can use to improve your own body awareness, both in and out of the saddle. The system. Mr. Meyners’ system seeks to enable participants to regain freedom of movement and the natural mobility of the spine, joints, and muscles. The goal is to be able to use the body effectively and without negative tension. His system and corresponding exercises focus on six areas: head and neck, sternum and shoulder girdle, tendon and muscle reflexes, spine and sacroiliac joint, pelvis and hips, and legs. Before you try a new exercise, it’s important to do a baseline assessment (called a test) so that you can tell whether the exercise is effective for you. The process goes like this: 1. Perform a simple exercise (the test), paying attention to how your body feels. 2. Do a second exercise, which is designed to


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Now sit forward on the edge of a chair and let your hands relax on your knees. Keeping your feet on the floor, move your hips from side to side eight to ten times. Now recline against the chair back and repeat the hip movements. Then lean first to the left and then to the right, again moving your hips. Return to the original position and “test.” Notice any changes? Exercise 4: The inner eye. The Meyners system recognizes the importance of the mind-body connection in athletic performance. In riding, fear and anxiety are two of the biggest roadblocks to learning and performance. Fear or anxiety issues involving basic safety need to be addressed with a knowledgeable, patient instructor and a safe and appropriCHECKING THE PELVIS: Busch demonate horse. other types of fear and strates the hip-rocking exercise anxiety, such as “show nerves” or overly self-critical thinking, can also hinder performance. The Meyners system helps to develop what Mr. Meyners calls the “inner eye”: an accurate, nonjudgmental mental picture of one’s performance strengths and weaknesses. From this calm mental state and self-awareness, a rider can use her strengths effectively and work to correct weaknesses without the crippling critical self-talk that can lead to tension and anxiety. Here’s a “mental practice” technique that you can use to help develop your inner eye: Sit in a quiet, comfortable place. Mentally shelve the worries and concerns of daily life for a few minutes. Take several deep breaths and feel yourself relax. Bring forward in your mind what you wish to learn (say, following your horse’s trot with your pelvis) or overcome (say, anxiety about what people will think if they see you bouncing around in the saddle). Engaging all of your senses, feel and see yourself doing what you wish to work through or learn as if you are actually doing it at that moment. The next time you get on your horse, go through your mental training; then try riding the skill that you rehearsed in your mind. See if you can carry what you “felt” in your mental training forward into the actual performance. For more information about Mr. Meyners; his program; and his book, Effective Teaching & Riding, visit balimo.info. Allison Faso is an FEI-level trainer and competitor, a USDF bronze and silver medalist, and a Balimo certified instructor. She is based at Applewood Farm in Alpharetta, GA.

thighs) or their knees. to learn to sit with the desired low center of gravity, practice lifting your thighs away from the saddle for short moments and releasing your legs downward. novice riders tend to be tight in the hips and to ride with a too-high knee. However, a thigh that is forced too far down and back can rock the rider onto the pubic bone and crotch. Lunge-line work without stirrups on a trusted horse can help you to relax your hip flexors and lower your knees. tight inner thighs and buttocks push the rider away from the saddle and raise the center of gravity—almost “pinching” you off the saddle like a clothespin. i tell my students to make their muscles like wet clay or to “sit heavy.” other helpful images are to spread the buttocks or to widen the backs of the thighs.

For You and for Your Horse Although fitness is an asset to riding, merely being trim does not make one a good rider. i have seen horses move light-footed under some mightily “beer bellied” men because the riders sat and balanced well. i have also seen some petite, athletic ladies be a burden for their horses to carry, thumping their mounts’ backs with each stride. our sport is not about strength. if you’ve ever carried a small child on your back or a loaded backpack, you know how important it is to have a balanced, secure load—one that does not bounce or shift. Te same holds true of our horses. taking the time to master the sitting trot is not only a gift you give yourself for your entire riding career; it is a gift you give to each horse you put your leg over. s Karen McGoldrick is an award-winning freelance writer and a USDF-certified instructor through Second Level. She teaches and trains at her Prospect Hill Farm in Alpharetta, GA. She is a USDF “L” graduate and a USDF bronze, silver, and gold medalist. Her Web site is phfdressage.com.

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Te inner Game of Dressage Sport-psychology principles to help your riding By Jennifer o. Bryant Rider and clinical sport psychologist Jenny Susser, PhD, of Huntington, nY, introduced the 2010 USDF convention audience to the subject with her session, “Riding with Confidence: A Mental Approach.” Susser is well equipped to discuss the pressures and stresses of athletic performance: A former competitive swimmer, she swam on two national teams and took part in the 1988 US olympic trials. Sport psychologists coach their clients in exploring mental barriers to performance and then in developing strategies for improvement. As Susser put it, “i’m a trainer for your mind.”

Developing Confidence

MIND POWER: Your brain needs training, too

Doubts, fears, and distractions can derail progress as ruthlessly as neglecting to focus on the dressage ABCs. Athletes, performers, and others have known for decades that the right mindset helps them to achieve their goals, but many equestrians are latecomers to the party. even some of the members of the 2010 US Alltech Fei World equestrian Games dressage team were new to sport psychology, as the field is known.

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A greenhorn in any pursuit naturally lacks confidence. “Knowledge and understanding are the way to improving performance,” Susser said. Whether the subject is dressage or biochemistry, mastery begets confidence. Susser distinguished between selfconfidence and self-concept. Confidence, she explained, is task-specific: “i know how to ride a half-halt” or “i am a good driver,” for example. Selfconcept refers to our overall perception of ourselves. Athletes and others may need reminding that one poor performance does not make them losers or lesser people. Confidence requires a solid foundation and builds over time. it can also erode in the face of setbacks, such as the challenge of moving up to a new level or an injury. Tat’s why Susser calls confidence a continuous work in progress. Tat’s the first step. next, said Susser, comes the development of focus—the ability to direct your attention and thoughts toward the task at hand. She quickly debunked the myth of multitasking by asking the audience

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members to pair up and then to simultaneously write the alphabet while giving the other person directions to the barn from home. Te truth is, we can think of only one thing at a time— and most of us don’t focus as well as we think we do, Susser said. Developing focus, like developing confidence, takes practice and is an ongoing challenge. What you focus on is as important as the ability to zero in on a topic. Practice replacing negative thoughts— “i’m so tired, i’m can’t possibly ride well,” “it’s chilly and windy, so i’m sure my horse will spook”—with positive ones that envision a good performance. elite athletes talk about honing their focus to the point that everything outside the field of play disappears and they see and hear only the performance arena. Developing that level of razor-sharp focus doesn’t happen overnight, but an improvement of just 10 percent will make a huge difference, Susser said. Realistic, concrete goals (Susser calls them “dreams with a deadline”) enable the confident, focused athlete to enact a plan for achievement. “A powerful goal allows great setup, intentional planning, focused practice, and appropriate post-competition evaluation,” she said.

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Ready for the Big time Function looks to match form in this impressive youngster

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his filly is showing at Dressage at Devon (PA), in late September, so she’s about two and a half. And for that age she looks mature and well developed, with lovely muscling over her whole body. She’s nicely proportioned, and everything connects smoothly, from her beautifully set-on neck to a back and hindquarters that promise the power and the push for the big, springy steps we want in dressage. it is seldom at any show that we see a young horse put together this well. Te filly’s lovely head shows a keen, intelligent expression. (Age two is when breeding classes first require a bit, and her trainer has wisely chosen plastic or rubber, making this new equipment easier to accept.) Her head-neck connection should make flexion and breathing easy, giving her windpipe plenty of room. Good muscling flows down the

topline of her neck and into her withers area. Tose withers aren’t yet as prominent as we’d like, but that’s typical at two, especially in a well-muscled horse. With time, i think we’ll see them come up and be ready to hold a saddle in place. Te good slope of her nice big shoulder and the angle of the line from point of shoulder to elbow will allow her front leg to come well forward. Behind the withers, we see a very smooth topline and what to my mind are ideal length of back and depth of chest, especially for her age. Strong muscling over the loin area flows into a well-shaped croup with good angles for providing power. At first glance, she looks as if she might be a little bit back at the knee. But as i study her more closely, i think the right leg’s shadow is fooling us about the left leg. She clearly has a big, well-muscled forearm; a well-shaped

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knee and fetlock; and a pastern that’s long enough and angled enough but not too much. From what we can see, her feet appear well shaped. Te hind legs show well-formed joints and a good proportion between upper and lower leg. overall, she seems to have good bone and strong joints to support what will be a body with both elegance and substance. Horses that look good standing still don’t always live up to their promise when they move. But in this filly’s case, as best we can tell, function actually follows form. in this trot photo, taken at a nearly ideal moment (feet coming up, rather than descending), she shows us an uphill carriage and balance—and her neck looks even better than before. Many two-year-olds’ necks are a little on the short side, but hers is beautifully developed in shape and length, nicely connected to her head, and well set into her shoulder. She shows an easy reach that’s particularly impressive behind: obviously that left hind foot will land right under her center of gravity, giving her a lot of push. We get the impression that she’s covering a great deal of ground—confirmed when we see her handler’s feet: off the ground and flying! (He, by the way, is well turned out in an outfit that neither draws attention to him nor takes it away from the horse.) Her feet, which we can now see, are well shaped and an appropriate size for her age; feet tend to broaden out as horses mature. With one ear forward and one listening to her handler, the filly is attentive and staying right with him, which bodes well for her training fu-

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ture. His hand, up but with the reins loose, is giving her freedom to use her head and neck for balance and to put maximum expression in her stride. And her tail—not up over her back or clamped tight with tension, but out and swinging—suggests she’s comfortable being a star in a big venue like Devon. Attitude, uphill balance, the strength in her hindquarters, her freedom in her shoulder and hip—everything says this filly has the full “dres-

sage horse” package. She looks like a winner, and her conformation and movement indicate she’ll continue that way. s USEF “R” sport-horse judge and FEI “I” dressage judge Jayne Ayers has been breeding Westfalen horses for dressage and jumping at her Hearthstone Farm in Dousman, WI, for more than 20 years. She has also been a member of the USDF “L” judge-education faculty since the program’s beginning.

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Under Cover How to choose and fit protective headgear for schooling and show

THE NEW DRESSAGE PICTURE: Riders of all levels and ages are donning protective headgear. Nicole BabichMorin rides Tristan in an FEI Pony test at the 2010 Dressage at Devon (PA) show.

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t’s been a year since olympic dressage rider Courtney King-Dye fell from a horse, fractured her skull, and landed in a coma. Te incident sparked an unprecedented focus on protective headgear, which King-Dye was not wearing at the time of her accident. Since then, at all levels of the sport, helmets are becoming an increasingly common sight in the US dressage world. if you’re among the many who are ready to strap one on, we’ll get you started with tips on what to look for in safety features, styles for schooling and show, fit, and more.

Certification: Get the Real Deal Te first and most important feature to look for in equestrian protective headgear is aStM/Sei certification, denoted by a seal from the Safety equipment institute (Sei). Certification indicates that the helmet meets or exceeds standards set forth by the aStM (formerly the american Society for testing and Materials). it’s the only way to know for sure that you’re purchasing an actual safety helmet, not simply a look-alike that won’t provide protection when you need it. “[Tis] system of certification assures a rider that the product must pass independent testing at internationally recognized labs, must pass a stringent quality-assurance program, and that the company maintains liability insurance for the life of their products,” says Drusilla “Dru” Malavase, of Bloomfield, ny, a former american horse Shows association (now US equestrian Federation) dressage technical delegate and a dressage rider who is also a longtime equestrian safety advocate. She chaired the committee that wrote the first US equestrian-safety standard and convened the first aStM subcommittee, of which she has been chair or co-chair ever since. She currently chairs the new york State horse Council Safety Committee.

FIT TO SHOW: Young rider Nicole DelGiorno rides Lamborghini Dane in a competition-suitable helmet with black harness and sporty center stripe with vents

to find a list of helmet models that are aStM/Sei approved, go to seinet.org, click on “Certified Products,” and then select “equestrian helmets.” [

By the Numbers: Head Injuries and Protective Headgear

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f the approximately 77,000 emergencyroom visits per year by equestrians, 15 percent (about 11,500) are head injuries, and most are to unhelmeted riders. Including unmounted injuries, 10.6 percent of injuries were related to dressage competitions. Of the sports and recreational activities that are linked to head injuries, horseback riding ranked number 11 in 2009. Horseback riding resulted in 11.7 percent of all traumatic brain injuries in recreational sports from 2001 to 2005—the highest of any athletic activity.

Of the fatalities caused by equestrian activity—95 US deaths in 2009 alone—60 percent are from head injuries. Equestrian-related deaths have dropped by half since the ASTM standard went into effect. The US Pony Clubs lowered its head-injury rate by 29 percent after mandating helmet use. After protective-headgear design improved and was widely adopted, Britain’s hospital admission rate for equestrians fell 46 percent. Sources: Dru Malavase, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Riders4Helmets.com, American Riding Instructors Association.

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Helmet Care and Handling

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questrian-safety expert Dru Malavase offers these tips on caring for your helmet to maximize its longevity: • To avoid damaging extremes of temperature and air quality, store the helmet in your home, not in a tack room. Don’t leave it in a car with the windows rolled up, either. • Keep bug sprays (both human and equine) away from the helmet, as they can melt and pit the liner. • Follow the manufacturer’s advice about cleaning; some chemicals can do more harm than good. • Keep your helmet’s owner’s manual, which will

Functional Features once you’re certain you’re looking at bona fide protective headgear, you’ll still have plentiful models from which to choose. Considering these key features can help narrow your choices: Retention system (harness). Te retention system serves one purpose: to keep your helmet on your head during a fall. Retention systems come in a variety of colors, ma-

include fitting and care instructions as well as information on a replacement policy, if any. Some manufacturers offer a reduced price on a replacement helmet if yours is damaged in a fall. To take advantage of it, you’ll most likely need to register your original helmet, know the model, and save your receipt. • Manufacturers may recommend replacing a helmet after a certain period of time, often five or six years, regardless of usage. ASTM/SEI helmets should contain their date of manufacture—helpful in determining how long a particular helmet sat on a store shelf or in a warehouse before you purchased it.

terials, and padding, with different methods of adjustment, notes Malavase. Fit, which we’ll discuss later, is the most important trait; beyond that, select a harness that you find attractive and comfortable. Visor. Malavase believes most that dressage riders will prefer a helmet with a visor, which today are often flexible to various degrees. Visors may be attached either permanently or with snaps or hook-and-loop tape. at least one helmet model sports an extra-wide visor designed to help

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shade your face from the sun. if you prefer a helmet without a visor, you can still achieve a traditional look for the show ring by using a visored helmet cover. Ventilation. according to Malavase, ventilation features have improved tremendously over the past two decades— good news for those who remember the hot, enclosed helmets of yesteryear. Some models have quite obvious external ventilation, like mesh-covered vents, which lend a sportier, high-tech look; others have subtle internal systems for a more traditional appearance. When comparing helmets, consider your own heat-tolerance level as well as your environment. For instance, if you get warm simply wearing a baseball cap while riding or if you live in a warm climate, you may prefer an ultra-ventilated style. Padding and liner. Most certified helmets have some type of padding and may also have a sweat liner. Both contribute to fit as well as comfort, says Malavase. Many models come with pads that can be inserted or removed to create a customized fit. Some helmets have liners that can be removed for washing. at least one manufacturer offers styles featuring a “headband” embedded with silver ions for antimicrobial protection. General comfort. let’s face it, you’re more likely to wear a helmet if it’s comfortable. So start trying some on, sug-

gests Jayne hickey, a dressage rider and owner of Greenway Saddlery, which caters to amateur and professional equestrians through a store in Scottsdale, az, and a mobile unit. Don’t simply go by what’s popular or what your friends are wearing. “Some brands run more oval in shape and some more round,” hickey explains. “Riders must choose the one that fits their head shape best.”

Schooling vs. Show hickey has seen a sharp increase in the number of dressage riders—especially juniors/young riders and adults (both pros and amateurs) competing on green horses— purchasing aStM/Sei-approved helmets for schooling and competition. (Many Fei-level riders school and warm up in helmets, but most still switch to a top hat before competing, she acknowledges.) For schooling, says hickey, riders generally prefer lighter-weight helmets with streamlined profiles and ample ventilation. (Tankfully, with today’s many design advances, we don’t see the “mushroom head” styling any more, she adds.) Schoolers may opt to have a little fun with color, as well. For showing, faux-suede-covered helmets in black or dark navy are the most popular, hickey says. traditional velvet-covered models are also available in certified styles.

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Who’s Using the Old Noggin?

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ven elite riders are getting on the protective-headgear bandwagon.

• 2010 World Equestrian Games individual bronze medalist Steffen Peters wore a helmet in the WEG warm-ups and during his Grand Prix Freestyle medal victory gallop. • Olympians Jacqueline Brooks of Canada and Sue Blinks of the US (pictured on this month’s cover) are two high-profile riders who have committed to wearing protective headgear in competition. • FEI-level riders Heather Blitz and Kim Gentry wore helmets in the warm-up and in competition at last year’s Dressage at Devon (PA) CDI. • Olympians and dressage legends Lendon Gray, Robert Dover, and numerous others have pledged their support to the Riders4Helmets campaign.

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if you don’t want to purchase two helmets, you can simply top your schooler with a velveteen cover on show days. But if you choose to buy a separate show helmet, ride in it at home several times before your first competition, advises Malavase. “a new helmet molds itself to your head a bit with several uses and will be more comfortable at that show— less of a distraction,” she says.

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Get Fit even the best protective headgear can’t do its job if it doesn’t fit correctly. here are some tips from Malavase, hickey, and the troxel helmets Web site (troxelhelmets.com) to help you get it right. 1. Measure. Measure the circumference of your head, just above your ears and across your forehead. you can usually find sizing charts on manufacturers’ Web sites and on helmet packaging. Select the size that most closely matches your head size. 2. Fix your hair. When trying on helmets, wear your hair in your usual riding style. 3. Level it. Put the helmet on so that it sits about an inch above your eyebrows, with the visor parallel to the floor, so the helmet is level on your head. if you put your hand on top of the helmet and rock it front to back, your eyebrows should move up and down. 4. Test it. Without fastening the harness, the helmet should feel snug but not too tight. Keep it on for a little while; it should get more comfortable, not give you a headache. Move your head left to right, then up and down; shake your head; bend over and stand up. a properly fitting helmet should stay in place. 5. Harness up. Fasten the harness. adjust the straps if needed so that they fit snugly, making contact with your jaw and allowing space for just one to two fingers underneath. try the yawn test: if you yawn widely, you should feel the helmet pull down on your head. 6. Adjust it. Some helmets boast adjustability features, like special dials or the padding systems mentioned earlier, that can help you fine-tune the fit. Tese can also be handy for growing kids or if you might wear your hair either up or down when you ride. 7. For kids only. Buy your child a helmet that fits today; never choose a too-large model for him or her to “grow into.” Don’t worry, helmets aren’t like shoes: Children typically change head sizes only twice before reaching their adult size, says Malavase, so you won’t have to purchase a new helmet every year. look for models designed especially for kids. Tere are plenty of fun helmet covers available that can make any helmet more appealing to a youngster, as well.

TOPPERS FOR TOTS: Tis Dressage at Devon leadline entry is nicely turned out in traditional dressage garb with well-fitting protective headgear

New Traditions Tat stylish, well-fitting helmet won’t do you any good if you leave it in the tack room. Malavase, for one, encourages all riders to strap one on every time they put a foot in the stirrup. “Studies show that riding accidents happen to riders of all ages, levels of expertise, and on the very best- (and worst)-trained horses,” she says. “a head injury is a life-altering event not only for the rider, but also for all the other people in their lives. if the choice is between tradition and good sense, it is time to make a new and safer tradition.” to that end, the US equestrian Federation passed a protective-headgear rule at its 2011 convention in January. Te rule requires all competitors riding at Fourth level and below, and all riders under the age of eighteen regardless of level, to wear protective headgear at national-level dressage shows. (For more details on the new rule, see “heads Up” on page 12.) So the protective-headgear trend is now the rule for most competitors. s Colorado-based equine journalist Sushil Dulai Wenholz enjoys all types of riding and competes in dressage, hunter/ jumper, and eventing. She is a big believer in the “every time, every ride” helmet philosophy, and you won’t catch her in the saddle without her trusty (and ASTM-approved!) headgear. USDF ConneCtion

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What’s one of the best training aids of all? By KaRen MCGolDRiCK PhotoGRaPhS By BRaD thatCheR

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y husband and i finally moved into our own little horse farm in 1992. Te horse portion of the property was a real “fixer-upper,” including the weed-filled arena. We regraded, fenced off a 20-by-60-meter area, added sand, and tacked up letters—but it just wasn’t a real dressage arena without mirrors. imagine my excitement when i learned that a local dance studio was going out of business, and its wall of five-byeight-foot mirrors was for sale. My friend Kimberly wanted mirrors for her arena, too; and neither of us could afford professional installation. an astute negotiator, Kimberly wangled the two of us an excellent deal. after paying to have the mirrors transported to our respective farms, we had to figure out how to install them. neither of our husbands, understandably, wanted the job. We finally found a handyman who was up for the challenge. (he did a good job but afterward asked me please not to refer him to anyone else for mirror work.) eight years later, we sold that farm, and i tortured my husband and friends by making them move all of my mirrors to the new place. at the new place, i paid to have one entire short side of my arena done in mirrors. it was a dream come true. two of the original dance-studio mirrors went in the corners of the opposite short side as “shoulder-in” mirrors. it has been eighteen years since we pulled those mirrors off that dance-studio wall, and they still work great.

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REFLECTIONS: Te writer checks her position in an arena mirror

Because i use my mirrors daily in both riding and teaching, i am dismayed when i visit dressage facilities with beautiful, mirrorless arenas. i do not have daily “eyes on the ground” for myself, and so i depend on my mirrors for feedback. i have learned that what feels good sometimes doesn’t look so good; but when i look into the mirror and my good feelings are confirmed with good form, i know that i am on the right track. Conversely, there have been times that i’ve been unhappy with what i’ve felt until i caught sight of my reflection, only to realize that i should be satisfied. i’ve come to realize that my emotional state colors my perceptions. Te mirror puts me in touch with the way things truly are. another benefit of mirrors is that they are real-time reflections: you can correct and shape a movement while it is happening. it’s not like looking at video footage from a clinic or show. in those cases, what’s done is done.

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Mirror Installation: A Guide By BRAD THATCHER

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s a retired engineer and the owner of a large equestrian facility, I have learned a lot over the years about how to install arena mirrors that withstand the stresses of temperature and weather to give a clear view that will last for years. Here is my guide to successful indoor or outdoor mirror installation. Location. The mirrors should provide a clear and undistorted view for the rider throughout the arena. Of course, budget constraints and other factors may limit the number of mirrors. If you have to choose a single location, one short side of the arena is a good place to start. For outdoor installations, choose the west end of the arena so that the mirrors face east. Dew that forms overnight will dry quickly in the morning sun, and the back of the mirror structure will help block the hot afternoon sun. Avoiding the direct western exposure will greatly reduce the temperature stress on the glass. Height and angle. The height of the mirrors affects both the view and horse and rider safety. Mirrors mounted near ground level are at risk of being struck by arenagrooming equipment and also by hooves. Position the bottom edge of the mirror five feet above the riding surface to keep the glass out of harm’s way. Mounting the mirror with approximately a five-degree forward tilt will provide a useful view over much of the arena. Supporting structure. The structure supporting the mirrors must be strong, rigid, and with a flat mounting surface for the glass. If it’s outdoors, it must also be able to withstand high winds.

To meet these standards, the structure comprises two parts: a rigid structural truss framework that is fastened to the ground in concrete, and a “floating” mirror mounting surface that rests independently on the rigid framework. For the images viewed in the mirrors to be clear and undistorted, the glass must be precisely flat. Because the mirrors are so big and viewed from such a distance, the slightest deviation from truly flat will cause wild and disturbing visual distortions. The degree of precision required is beyond the purview of ordinary construction and wood-framing techniques. It is simply not practical to try to make the structural framework precisely true from end to end and from top to bottom. Instead, we allow an independent mirror-mounting surface to rest securely on the support structure. A series of nuts and bolts holds the mounting surface in place and can be adjusted to “tune out” variations in the support structure. This way, using standard construction techniques, it is possible to adjust the mirror to be precisely flat. The nuts and bolts also allow the entire mirror to be tilted forward to provide a good view across much of the arena. Installing the glass. Once the structure is in place and the mirror mounting surface has been fine tuned with the nuts & bolts to be precisely flat, the mirrors are ready to be installed. However, an additional step is required to achieve the flatness required. Although the mirror mounting surface has been adjusted to be flat from end to end and top to bottom, it will still have some small local variations due to thickness of the lumber and slight bulges at the seams. Even these small variations will ruin the image.

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THE SITE: Outdoor arena at Applewood Farm before mirror installation. Te west end was chosen because dew will dry quickly and glass will not be exposed to hot afternoon sun.

SUPPORTING STRUCTURE: Framework must be built to withstand nature’s fury

MOUNTING SURFACE: “Floating” surface allows the mirror glass to expand and contract with temperature changes and allows it to be precisely flat

The mirror mounting surface is still not precise enough to get a clear image. Fortunately, the large glass panels are manufactured precisely flat. If we isolate them and allow them to float on the mirror support surface, they will flatten out and give a clear image. The mounting process is critical in achieving the final precision flatness required. First, an aluminum “J” strip is installed where the bottom edge of the glass will rest. Next, golf-ball-sized globs of


INSTALLATION: Te work crew installs the mirrors, a panel at a time. Globs of mirror adhesive are visible on the bare mounting surfaces.

mirror adhesive are placed at twofoot intervals across the mirror mounting surface. Mirror adhesive is a special product made exactly for this purpose. Several manufacturers supply it, and it is critical that it be applied in this manner to get the results desired. After the globs of adhesive are in place, the mirror glass is ready to be installed by a professional crew. Arena-mirror glass is the same glass that is used in storefronts, schools, banks, and office buildings; therefore, glass contractors are available in most areas, and installation is a routine task. However, most crews have no experience with achieving a distortion-free image, so you must go over the procedure with them. First, when you order the mirror glass, be sure to specify quarter-inch-thick standard annealed glass and that the edges are sanded smooth. Sanding the edges will prevent micro-fractures on the cut edges from spreading into large cracks. The crew will lift the glass panel, set the lower edge in the groove of the “J” strip, and then press the glass the rest of the way against the mounting surface. The globs of adhesive will be partially flattened by the pressure of the glass against them. If you watch this process, you will see that glass in large sheets is actually quite flexible. At first the image in the mirror

FINISHED PRODUCT: Te freshly installed mirrors. Some distortion is visible, but it will disappear in a few days as the glass flattens.

will be terribly distorted, but don’t worry. The globs of glue are all different sizes, and some are flattened more than others. The glass wants to be perfectly flat. It will slowly stretch the flexible adhesive until the glass can relax in its truly flat form. Ultimately, the adhesive will be the main thing that holds the glass in place. The workers will install edge clips at the top edge of the glass. The clips are adjusted so that they do not touch the glass. They are a backup measure for safety only. If they were allowed to touch the glass, they would distort the image. Each mirror is installed the same way, leaving a half-inch gap between each panel to allow room for expansion and contraction from temperature changes. As soon as the second panel is installed, a self-adhesive two-inch-wide glass mirror strip is placed over the gap between the two panels. Although this may seem a decorative measure, it performs a critical task. The mirror panels are free-floating on the adhesive globs, and there can be quite an alignment difference between panels. This difference, if not corrected, will result in a shift in the image from panel to panel and can be quite distracting. The

adhesive mirror strips stick firmly to the edges of the mirror panels and slowly pull them into alignment. The globs of adhesive are still flexible at this point and allow the slow alignment to take place—which is why the adhesive mirror strips must be installed at the same time as the big mirror panels. When the installation is first completed, the image will be fairly distorted. Over a period of about five days, the glass will slowly relax and flatten out. After about two to three weeks, the adhesive globs will have cured. The nuts and bolts along the top now can be adjusted to allow the mounting surface and mirror to tilt out about 5 degrees from the top. In the process, the overall image can be fine-tuned to correct distortions and to provide a clear image.

Brad Tatcher owns and operates Applewood Farm in Milton, GA. An equestrian photographer and a retired engineer, he uses his photographs to promote the sport of dressage and applies his engineering techniques to improve dressage facilities. For more information or construction plans for building outdoor arena mirrors, contact him at brad@ applewood-farm.com.

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a photograph. Remember the late Sally Swift’s Centered Riding tenet: Ride with “soft eyes,” not “hard eyes.” your main job is to ride your horse. if you focus excessively on the image in the mirror, you will stop moving with your horse. Glance in the mirror to assess the general impression or to check something specific, and then go back to riding. here are some of my favorite ways to use mirrors while i train. Check straightness. Straightness is the fifth “level” of the pyramid of training and a requirement for collection, the final level. Riders who lack access to mirrors often don’t realize how crooked their horses (or they themselves) are. Check your straightness by riding toward a mirror. easy-to-assess checkpoints are ears (both yours and your horse’s; if one of his ears is lower than the other, he has a head tilt), shoulders, elbows, hands, and stirrup lengths. if you have a mirror at “C,” you can scrutinize straightness on the center line. Master this and you’ll be able to go all out for that important first and last score in your dressage tests. Assess lateral work. Riders who work without mirrors may have trouble determining how much angle to show in lateral work. When you can see three tracks (lines of travel) in a corner mirror or when you ride shoulderin down the center line, you connect the feeling to the image. Te same holds true for riding half-passes, in which a common mistake is to have the haunches leading. Square those halts. is he square? it can be hard to tell just by feel, but with a mirror you’ll know immediately and can correct it (by stepping forward, never backward!) if needed. you’ll soon learn which hind leg your horse likes to trail and what it feels like when he is standing square and balanced. Train your gaze. too many of us have the bad habit of looking down while we ride. When you use mirrors, you have to look out in front of you to see your reflection. Use this to your advantage. When you look up, your posture and balance improve immediately. But keep in mind that your body weight follows the direc-


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orses usually adjust quite easily to mirrors. Even the stallions I’ve ridden have learned quickly that the image they see is not another horse. But as with everything new, introduce your horse to mirrors slowly and carefully. Start by riding in a shoulder-fore position alongside rather than directly toward the mirror. Surround him with your aids and give him a job to do, and the mirrors will usually be forgotten. Place mirrors high enough off the ground that a kick won’t strike the glass; mine are four to five feet above the arena surface (for more, see “Mirror Installation” on page 38). If possible, position the mirrors a few feet back from the rail, as well.

tion of your gaze—so no looking over your left shoulder at the mirror while trying to ride a right pirouette!

A Tool, Not a Crutch Some riders become so dependent on mirrors that they flounder without them. Tis is a mistake. First of all, you will not have a mirror in the competition arena. Most important, good riding requires feeling. Te mirror is a tool to

Take precautions if you choose to lunge or turn out a horse in an indoor arena with mirrors. Lunge well away from mirrors if possible. If you must turn a horse loose in a mirrored arena (a practice I don’t recommend), position a helper in front of the mirror to prevent the horse from coming too close to the glass. Cover the glass if you can; some high-end equestrian facilities install special mechanized blinds that lower over the mirrors, although securely attached tarps would have a similar effect. The objective is to prevent the horse from mistakenly thinking the reflection is a continuation of the arena and trying to run or jump through—which has been known to happen.

help you learn what “correct” both looks and feels like. Use this valuable tool to help you find the correct feeling, not to replace feeling. s Karen McGoldrick is an award-winning freelance writer and a USDF-certified instructor through Second Level. She teaches and trains at her Prospect Hill Farm in Alpharetta, GA. She is a USDF “L” graduate and a USDF bronze, silver, and gold medalist. Her Web site is phfdressage.com.

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VERSATILE: Te AWR-bred and -born Raison d’Être competes at Grand Prix with owner Elly Schobel and also was a WEG paraequestrian mount for Robin Brueckmann (pictured)

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t is the aim of the American Warmblood Registry (AWR) to assist breeders in producing sound and sane sport horses that amateurs and professionals alike enjoy riding. Founded in 1981, the AWR encourages the blending of european warmblood bloodlines with those of the uniquely north American studbooks, such as the Jockey Club. Although bloodlines play an important role, they are not the sole criterion by which AWR horses are approved. Te foremost considerations are temperament, ridability, conformation, movement, and athletic ability for the disciplines of dressage, eventing, jumping, and driving as well as for the hunter disciplines. Horse inspections are disciplinespecific, so those being bred for dressage must possess the characteristics necessary to excel in that discipline. Te AWR attempts to give breeders insights as to the types of horses they are breeding, and to open to them markets based on their individual horses’ specific abilities. American Warmblood Registry horses you might know: Raison d’Être (pictured) is competing successfully at Grand Prix and was the only US-bred horse to qualify for the para-equestrian dressage freestyle at the 2010 Alltech Fei World equestrian Games. Montgomery was the 2009 Adequan/USDF First Level Horse of the Year. Te approved US-bred AWR stallion Waldaire has received five USDF Horse of the Year awards and 33 USDF All-Breeds awards. Tis stallion is a prime example of breeding the best of foreign registries to domestic mares to produce American Warmbloods. Te young stallion WakeUp

duly accepted into the AWR registry and has completed the inspection process. Organization contact info: American Warmblood Registry: americanwarmblood.com or (406) 734-5499. s


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Serendipitous results listing reunites two long-lost cousins By Cecilia Muenter Cox

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want to thank you for publishing the March 2008 issue of your magazine. Without it, i would have never made my family connection. When i received the 2007 yearbook issue of USDF Connection, i sat down and started paging through the results. As the wife of an Air Force officer, i have lived in many places around the country, and over the years i have made dressage friends from all over.

(the Anglicized version of Münter). i knew i have a second cousin, Mikala; and thanks to a clinic with Danish Fei judge Hanne Valentin, i found out that she also rides. Ms. Valentin asked me if i knew Mikala Münter and told me that she and Mikala had been at the same stable in Denmark. Te last time i had seen Mikala was at a family party in Copenhagen in the summer of 1977, when i was

REUNITED: Te writer (on horse) and her second cousin, FEI-level competitor Mikala Münter Gundersen, during a visit in Florida

As i was looking through the i-i results, a familiar name caught my eye. Te name was Mikala Münter Gundersen. My parents are from norway and Denmark. Most of my family lives overseas. My maiden name is Muenter

sixteen. Could the person listed in USDF Connection possibly be my cousin—here, in the US? i decided to send an e-mail to Mikala in care of Horses Unlimited in Albuquerque, nM, whose horses Mikala had been campaigning. Te

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Cecilia Muenter Cox; her husband, Mark; and their daughters, Eirin and Amanda, now call San Antonio, TX home. Cecilia’s 29-year-old gelding and partner of 23 years, Byrds Badger Boo, lives at Russell Equestrian Center. She has competed up to Tird Level on borrowed horses and hopes to one day be able to show the FEI levels on a new equine partner of her own.

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folks at Horses Unlimited were kind enough to forward my message, and a week or so later i got a response: Yes, we are cousins. Woo hoo! Finally, there is someone else in my family who understands my passion for riding. My parents always wondered where their horse-crazy daughter came from, and now i can say it is from the Danish side of the family. Mikala and i started e-mailing back and forth, and we learned that we have a lot of things in common. A year or so later, she invited me to come to Florida, where she is based, for a visit. i jumped at the chance. Six weeks later i was in Wellington for an amazing adventure: not only a visit with Mikala and her family but also the opportunity to experience the Palm Beach Dressage Derby. i was awestruck at the many beautiful riders and horses. Te icing on the cake was being able to watch Mikala win the CDi on Leonberg. And the music they played for the victory gallop was “We Are Family”— how appropriate! Te following year, i returned to Florida for another visit. Tis time i had the opportunity to spend a week with the Gundersen family. i was able to get to know Mikala’s kids, Claudia and Casper; and her husband, Henrik, better. in addition, Mikala was kind enough to help me improve my riding. She put me on some wonderful horses and focused on my position, helping me to feel true connection. i learned so much and have been able to apply it to the borrowed horses i ride at home. So once again i would like to thank USDF Connection for helping me to reestablish my family connection.


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Ideas for growth, including better promotion of GMOs By Beth Jenkins, USDF Vice President

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S Dinosaur Federation”? Sounds harsh, but if the USDF leadership doesn’t heed members’ needs or reach out for new ones, we’ll be relegated to the ash heap of history, just like the dinosaurs. At the 2010 Adequan/USDF national Convention, Audit Committee chair Chuck Smith warned the Board of Governors that USDF cannot simply increase existing members’ dues to meet budgetary requirements; it must expand its membership. everyone agrees with the premise, but the real question is how to go about it. i believe that the only way we can grow USDF is to vastly increase our efforts to let the entire horse world know that USDF is the “go to” American dressage organization. too many horse owners and competitors are unaware of what USDF does for its members and that various membership options exist. i’ve made it my mission to find out whether the problem lies with perception, services, or lack of knowledge, so i asked around. Here are two examples of my findings in my area; i’m sure there are similar ones around the country. Friend 1: serious rider and aspiring instructor who does not compete and is not a member of USDF or the US equestrian Federation. Asked why not, he looked at me in puzzlement: Why should he join if he isn’t competing? But he was receptive to the idea of joining an area USDF group-member organization (GMo), the new england Dressage Association—and he didn’t know that neDA membership affords both USDF membership and opportunities to attend valuable educational programs, such as the neDA symposium or neDA’s current USDF “L” program. Presto, a new member. Friend 2: successful eventer and US eventing Association member who is familiar with both neDA and

USDF. She typically enters opportunity classes at dressage shows, avoiding the nonmember fees, but few such classes are offered in our area of USDF Region 8. She was unaware that neDA membership includes USDF membership—no more nonmember fees!—and the abovementioned educational opportunities. Here’s one simple but potentially effective marketing idea: create a flyer inviting a visit to the USDF Web site. Summarize the scope of USDF activities. emphasize that GMo membership offers local benefits as well as a basic USDF membership. encourage those from other disciplines or even nonriding dressage enthusiasts to consider the new education membership. Hand out the flyer at competitions, clinics, tack shops, and equine expos. Distribute a digital version via e-mail. Similarly, expand the “new to Dressage” section of the USDF Web site to include a summary of what USDF offers especially to adult amateurs, along with a directory of GMos. Some version of the USDF Competitor and Member Guide also must be easily accessible online. Tere is a USDF Website improvement committee presently at work, and my hope is that some of these ideas can be incorporated. on both national and local levels, USDF can still provide the competition so many of us crave while also expanding its relevance to those who don’t wish to show. Working together with the GMos, if we use our creativity and resources to grow the “grass roots” while keeping our existing members satisfied, we will all see the benefits. s

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BETH JENKINS 63 Western Avenue, Sherborn, MA 01770 Phone (508) 655-6490 e-mail: vicepresident@usdf.org SECRETARY

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Ready to take a Chance Again At long last, a groovy new horse. Cue the ’70s soundtrack.

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and suddenly “Ready to take a Chance Again” was playing in an endless loop in my brain. Shut up, Barry. Perhaps Barry wore me down, because i bought the mare. And thanks in part to occasional hand-holding by my patient instructor, Diamond is showing signs of turning into quite a nice dressage horse, if i do say so myself. i’ve dubbed her Little Miss Sunshine on account of her cheerful, friendly disposition. She’s green for her age and needs to build strength and to develop balance. i’m happy to report that she’s moved from having little knowledge of contact and connection to (mostly) accepting them, thereby progressing to that pleasantly solid, heavy-in-the-hand stage that occurs while the bridge of topline strength is being built. Te strength will come, slowly, as will my confidence, which is showing signs of resurfacing. Tere are days when i feel like a timid woodland creature being coaxed out of its hiding place, but i’m getting braver. not surprisingly, so is Diamond. My new girl—well, she makes me smile. Refrain: “Could it Be Magic”? i don’t know yet, Barry, but perhaps you do write the songs, after all.

Jennifer o. Bryant, editor

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arry Manilow helped me to find my new horse. i resent this fact mightily because (with apologies to his fans and to Mr. Manilow himself, who i’m sure is a nice guy) i hate his sappy music. nevertheless, it was one of his songs that became the unbidden soundtrack to the end of my monthslong search for a new horse. Readers of this column may recall that i became horseless last spring after my mare sustained a freak injury and had to be put down. in the late summer, after extensive searching, i found a mare that seemed promising—but then i had to put the horse hunt on hold to cover the 2010 Alltech Fei World equestrian Games. After i got home, another sale horse bucked me off, sidelining me for a few weeks. Just about the time i got cleared to ride again, it was time to leave for the 2010 Adequan/USDF national Convention. Before i knew it, what with work commitments, injury, and the holidays, the entire fall had slipped by—as had my confidence, thanks to recent events and the baggage of past dysfunctional equine relationships, which had left me guarded and easily rattled in the saddle. My instructor thought the mare, a seven-year-old oldenburg named Davignport’s Diamond, was Ms. Right. i suspected she was Ms. Right. But i was as squirrely about committing to a new horse as a nervous bride-to-be. As a steppingstone measure, i arranged to take Diamond on trial. it was about this time that Barry showed up, uninvited. i am sorry to say that i am old enough to know a bunch of cheesy ’70s pop tunes,

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GLORY DAYS: FBW Kennedy and Robert Dover at the 2004 Olympic Games

owner Jane Forbes Clark purchased Kennedy from Lone Jörgensen of Denmark, who trained the horse to Grand Prix and competed with him at the 2000 olympics and the 2002 World equestrian Games. With Dover in the irons, Kennedy won a team bronze medal for the US in Athens and placed fourth at the 2005 Fei Dressage World Cup Final. After Dover retired from competition, his protégé Katherine BatesonChandler took over the ride and showed Kennedy at Grand Prix prior to the gelding’s retirement. Kennedy was the 2004 USDF Grand Prix Horse of the Year. in USDF Connection’s 2004 yearbookissue interview, Dover said: “if nature were trying to create the perfect animal for the sport, Kennedy would be it.”

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he picture of a well-performing dressage horse is a pleasant one: His neck is arched, he is on the bit with an elastic rein contact, his back is lifted, and he steps well under himself with his hind legs. His gaits are springy and elastic, his movements are precise, and his soft eyes and relaxed ears indicate that he enjoys his work. Tis perfect picture tends to garner good scores in the show ring, but there is much more to how we ride and train than achieving that oh-sodesirable 70-percent score. Working

in a proper outline makes for a comfortable horse—which not only makes him happy in his work now, but also could have long-term positive effects on his health and soundness. McPhail Dressage Chairholder Hilary Clayton, BVMS, PhD, DACVSMR, MRCVS, is a dressage enthusiast and a USDF bronze, silver, and gold medalist who has made a career of studying equine biomechanics. “We are just starting to accumulate information to support the long-term health benefits of training the horse in the proper ‘frame,’” Clayton explains.

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“We are doing a lot of research on the back and neck at the moment.” examining equine spines in postmortem study, “we find a lot of back pathologies—lesions that had to have been painful,” Clayton says. “Like people, horses learn to tolerate pain and function in spite of it.” Clayton has long emphasized the importance of core strength in horses, and her book Activate Your Horse’s Core offers unmounted exercises to increase core strength. “Just like riders, performance in the horse is greatly improved by having sufficient core strength,” Clayton says. “Tis allows him to round his back. A lifted back relieves strain on bones, ligaments, tendons, and other tissues.” Core-strengthening exercises have obvious benefits in performance horses but also are useful in building strength in young horses prior to backing and in horses that are returning to work after time off. Riding your horse in the appropriate dressage outline for his stage of development will develop the core muscles, but Clayton’s unmounted exercises are a good supplement. Dressage horses need properly developed neck muscles as well. After all, the neck is an extension of the back, cantilevered out in front. Clayton explains the neck-back connection: “Tere are two types of muscles: long muscles that move the entire back or neck, and short muscles that lie close to the vertebrae all along the neck and back that are really important for adjusting the angles of individual joints, as well as for stabilizing the back and neck. Without that stability, we get micromotion of the joints that can predispose the horse to arthritis.” Studies have shown that back or neck pain in both humans and horses causes the short stabilizing muscles to “turn off,” leading to instability and weakness. even if the pain goes away, these muscles don’t necessarily reactivate without a physical-therapy intervention. if nothing is done to reengage

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the stabilizing muscles, an ongoing pain cycle and the development of arthritis can occur. Clayton’s research found that core-strength training helps to activate and strengthen the small back muscles, with just three months of training resulting in a significant increase in their size and strength. For more on Clayton’s research on the equine back and an introduction to her unmounted core-strengthening exercises, see “Horse-Health Connection” on page 20.

Correct Carriage Means Better Trainability teaching a horse to carry himself in a rounded outline with his back lifted affects not only his physical health, but also his mental well-being. Sandy Savage, an Fei-level dressage trainer and a USDF bronze, silver and gold medalist from Wilton, CA, finds that a comfortable horse is a happy one— which leads to better performance. “Horses naturally carry 60 percent of their weight on their forehand and 40 percent on the hind end,” Savage says. “By teaching them to carry themselves properly, it moves more of the load to the hind end and relieves pressure on the front feet. Horses were not made to carry people on their backs, but lifting the back helps the horse to carry the rider on the back muscles instead of the spine. Tis all means the horse is less likely to be sore. if they are comfortable, it decreases their mental stress. When there is less pain and discomfort, they are more submissive and relaxed.” Savage notes that even the besttrained horses will have their bad days, but a horse that finds his job painful and unreasonably difficult is more likely to have behavioral problems, even outside of the arena. He may become difficult to handle on the ground, or he may pick up such vices as cribbing or kicking the stall. Pain may also lead to severe disobediences under saddle, such as bucking or rearing. [

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Savage emphasizes the importance of following the pyramid of training and of progressing level by level instead of skipping ahead. “it’s important to teach the movements in order,” Savage explains. “Tis helps to build the proper musculature. Te horse should be able to perform each movement in the level consistently without difficulty or strain before you move up.” Many riders struggle to discern whether “resistance” is disobedience or simply a natural reaction to a new training challenge. Savage offers these guidelines: “it’s acceptable for horses to make mistakes when they’re learning something new, as long as they’re trying. Breaking gait, sucking back, and hollowing their backs are all common behaviors when they are first learning. Tis will get better as you ask them to do it correctly, a little at a time, and they get stronger—as long as you have laid a good foundation. But acting out, such as kicking, bucking, or rearing, is never acceptable. “Repetition builds strength and stability,” Savage continues. “if you ask consistently with the aids, ask for a little more all the time, and reward the correct response, the horse will learn in a way that is not stressful for him. Tis leads to better submission and a higher degree of performance.”

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FEELS GOOD: Lowering the head and neck releases endorphins and makes the horse feel happy and relaxed

den and handled can have a profound effect on his psyche as well. According to Patricia e. Blakeslee, VMD, a veterinarian and equine chiropractor at Unionville equine Associates in oxford, PA, those relaxed postures that we like to see as we ride and work around our horses actually make them happier and more tractable—and thus easier to train. “When a horse is tense or startled, his body prepares to escape from prey, so his head goes up and adrenaline is released,” Blakeslee explains. “However, when a horse drops his head—particularly if you can get his eyeballs below the level of his shoulder—his body releases endorphins and he comes out of that fight-or-flight response. Tis is why ‘long and low’ work is so valuable.” When Blakeslee treats a chiropractic patient, the first thing she does is

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yperflexion (the so-called rollkur)—riding a horse extremely “deep” and with exaggerated poll and neck flexion—has been a hot topic in dressage circles for years. Denounced by many as harmful to horses’ bodies, hyperflexion’s effects on horses’ vision have received relatively little attention. That’s something Cindy Sydnor would like to change. Sydnor, of Snow Camp, NC, is a US Equestrian Federation “R” dressage judge and an examiner in the USDF Instructor/Trainer Certification Program. She approached USDF Connection because she wanted to get the word out that “It is the horse’s natural instinct to rely on vision to check its surroundings. Rollkur puts the horse in an extreme position. All they can see at that point is the ground, and they can’t assess their environment. It’s cruelty to take away their strongest survival tool like that.” We asked Richard McMullen Jr., DrMedVet, CertEO, assistant professor of ophthalmology at North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in Raleigh, to elaborate on Sydnor’s statement. He says: “The horse has small, natural blind spots between its eyes just in front of and perpendicular to its forehead, below its nose, a small oval area in its superior visual

to teach the horse to drop his head until his muzzle touches the ground. Although response time varies, most , and y W h T iD l B n o a R A ’s horses get that endorphin surgeer relax within 20 to 40 seconds, she says. Subsequently, the head-down response is quicker. “Tey have to learn that having their head down is a comfortable, happy place to be,” Blakeslee says. “it’s easier to teach this from the ground, but you can transfer it to the saddle by teaching them to do it when you squeeze the base of the neck in front of the withers, or when you use a leg or rein aid.” Blakeslee points out that the “happy place” method is useful not only when a horse is frightened. When a horse responds to confusing or difficult work by hollowing his back and tensing his neck, taking a moment to stop and ask him to drop his head and neck acts as a “time out,” interrupting the cycle of tension and allowing the horse to 0 get 4 2 -8 7 back on track and approach the work more calmly, she says. [

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oh, My Aching Back To help protect your horse’s spine, strengthen his core By Jennifer o. Bryant

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s it turns out, all of our handwringing over our horses’ perceived sore backs and poor saddle fit is well-founded. not only do horses suffer from back pain, as we suspected; a new study in-

dicates that a frightening 90-plus-percent of all horses develop some sort of pathology during their careers. Renowned equine-biomechanics expert (and USDF Connection contributing editor) Dr. Hilary Clayton KISSING SPINES: Black arrows show impinging spinous processes

dropped this bombshell in her educational session at the 2010 Adequan/ USDF national Convention in Jacksonville, FL. She presented the results of a study conducted at the McPhail equine Performance Center at Michigan State University, where she holds the Mary Anne McPhail Dressage Chair in equine Sports Medicine. in this article, i’ll share key points from her presentation—including some actions you can take to help protect your horse’s precious spine.

CRITICAL PARTS: Horses’ backs may be more vulnerable than we thought

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Clayton’s study involved the dissection of 40 horse spines in order to assess the effects of age, size, and occupation. What the researchers found was that “Back problems are way more common than we thought,” she said. Te most common spinal lesion encountered was impinging spinous processes—the so-called kissing spines, wherein one or more of the vertebral projections (they’re the bony bumps you can feel along your horse’s back) touch or even fuse together. Although kissing spines are especially common in jumpers, a horse in any discipline can be afflicted. “Some horses with some impingement on radiographs show no clinical signs,” Clayton said, but many do: Persistent bucking, poor hind-limb action, and poor jumping performance are three symptoms that make veterinarians suspect kissing spines as a

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possible culprit. (Tere are other possible causes, including poor saddle fit and ulcers, to name just two.) Te researchers found other types of spinal lesions as well, most various types of arthritis of the spinal joints. Te take-home message from the study: “Many things we thought were resistances are probably minor pain,” Clayton said.

The Role of Spinal Mobility You knew that “bend” is largely illusion, right? What riders perceive as lateral spinal curvature has more to do with muscular contractions and some sideways shifting of the horse’s rib cage than with bend in the spine itself. Tere is some bending and twisting involved in hind-leg engagement, such as in shoulder-in and other lateral movements. According to Clayton, the equine spine is less mobile overall than its human counterpart. We have relatively thick disks between our verte-

brae, which not only provide cushioning but also allow a fairly wide range of bending and twisting actions. Horses’ disks are much thinner; they provide some cushioning but are designed to promote stability rather than mobility. Horses have very little spinal flexibility in the withers area. Teir necks are quite mobile, and there is a little lateral mobility in the thoracic area (where the saddle rests). Horses can also flex (round) and extend (hollow) their spines to some degree through the thoracic and lumbar regions, but not too much. extended periods of time spent moving with a hollowed back may aggravate—or possibly even incite—a problem with kissing spines.

What You Can Do “Muscular instability is a huge risk factor for back pain in humans,” Clayton said, and the same holds true for horses. Scary fact: Mere days after

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horse-health connection a back-pain episode, the short back muscles—the ones that stabilize the spine—begin to atrophy, in both humans and horses. Tis means that the already weakened back is rendered even more vulnerable post-injury. What’s more, these critical stabilization muscles don’t “reactivate” on their own. Te best defense being a strong offense, humans and horses alike are best able to guard against back pain and injury with strong “core” (abdominal and trunk) muscles and the development or maintenance of adequate flexibility to promote a full range of movement. “Some horses naturally use their abs better than others,” Clayton said. “Tese are the ones we refer to as having strong backs.” Correct dressage training helps to strengthen the horse gymnastically. An important adjunct that Clayton has identified is a regimen of unmounted core-strength-and-flexibility exercises (“carrot stretches”) that acti-

vate the important short back muscles. A study conducted at the McPhail equine Performance Center indicated that, even when not supplemented with regular exercise and training, the equine core-strength routine can be startlingly effective. A small group of horses was given no exercise other than the stretching regimen for three months. All of the horses showed an increase in short-back-muscle development and therefore spinal stability—a better result than some horses show in regular work. Clayton recommends supplementing most horses’ training regimens with the stretches, the full program of which she details in her book, Activate Your Horse’s Core, written with fellow researcher Dr. narelle Stubbs. in short, the handler uses a carrot (fingers out of harm’s way) to entice the horse to round his spine (chin to chest, chin between knees, chin between fetlocks) and then to bend his spine (chin to girth area, chin to flank,

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STRETCHING ROUTINE: Slide from Dr. Clayton’s presentation shows three successive exercises for improving horses’ flexibility

chin to hock area). Te book includes many more exercises. Start slowly; you may notice a difference in flexibility between left and right sides, and your horse may need to increase his range of motion gradually. You don’t have to do every exercise every day, but try to at least do a couple of rounding and bending moves before each training session. Do three to five reps (repetitions) of each exercise, in each direction. Carve out a few minutes for “gym time” before your rides, and you’ll help to protect your horse’s spine. in the event of a nagging training or behavioral issue, we all might be wise to check out the spine sooner rather than later. s

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From Field to Fei: Te Young-Horse Years First in a series on training the young dressage horse By Scott Hassler with emily Covington

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n this new series, i look forward to sharing some of the most important things you will need to know to take your young dressage horse from ready to start under saddle all the way to the international arena. Although guidelines for younghorse training already exist, be sure always to look at your youngster as an individual. Proper assessments along the way will help to give your young horse the best chance not only to become an athlete, but also be remain content, sound, and happy in his work. Let me begin by going over some things to evaluate before you start your youngster.

The Foundation

Young horses come from various backgrounds. one may be a two-anda-half to three-year-old just out of the field from a large breeding farm. He may have been living in a large herd, with adequate handling but not yet fully trusting of people and with little to no exposure to different environments and settings. Another youngster may have been raised by his breeder in a hands-on environment. He may be accustomed to living in a stall, daily turnout, and generally being kept like the average riding horse. Although we may have similar goals for both young horses, we must look at their histories and backgrounds as individuals. We must first evaluate the horse’s overall growth stage, his fitness and nutritional levels, the quality and condition of his feet, and his mental state or “interior.” Let’s look at each of these factors in more detail. growth stage and soundness. Tere are no hard-and-fast rules here. For example, if your horse is high behind or still narrow in the chest, it does not necessarily mean that it is too early for him to begin work. in my experience, it is more a question of how he copes and uses himself at this particular stage of his development. i’ve seen many youngsters that, while still high behind, can use their necks and shoulders beautifully—and i have seen PROMISING: At two and a half, Descartes BCF (Rousothers that cannot seem get seau x Zeoliet) shows a nice uphill tendency at the canter. He looks strong and athletic and ready to begin work. out of their own way.

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As you evaluate, watch your horse in nature. See him move in a paddock with good footing, or lunge him in an arena in a halter. observe how he copes with his adolescent body. How is his balance? Do you notice anything awkward or that might prevent him from being able to do his job? What are his legs doing as he moves? Does he wing or paddle? Does he step on himself behind or strike his fetlocks or tendons? Such issues may indicate that he is not quite ready yet to begin his under-saddle career. Watching your horse move is a good opportunity to take a close look at his soundness, as well. Make sure that he is moving evenly and regularly, not favoring a leg or showing any other signs of discomfort. if you have any concerns, consult your veterinarian before moving forward. one of the most important and often overlooked areas of a horse’s health is his mouth. Have a qualified veterinarian or equine dentist evaluate your youngster, making sure that there is no soreness in this sensitive area. i have found that mouth problems are some of the most difficult to overcome in terms of training and regaining confidence. Recovering from a bad experience can be a lifelong process. Fitness and nutrition. Horses kept in large herds are generally pretty fit, depending on the situation and the group they live with. Are there hills in the pasture? is the group lazy or active? Such factors help dictate the youngster’s beginning fitness level. Horses that live in stalls may be less fit than their pastured counterparts. Concerning the young horse’s weight, it’s better to err on the thinner side. excess weight is not good for not-yet-fully-matured joints or for a youngster that lands heavily on his feet. However, we want the horse to have sufficient muscle tone to do what he is being asked to do. Feet. Proper hoof care is essential at all stages of a horse’s life. it is especially important to evaluate a young horse’s feet for shape, condition, and angles. At this point, let’s not get stuck

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THE BLOOM OF HEALTH: Descartes BCF shows nice balance and nearly ideal body condition in this conformation photo: lean and with natural muscle tone. He also shows the start of a nicely developing saddle position. In 2010, this gelding was the Dressage at Devon (PA) colt/gelding reserve champion, placed second in the Two-Year-Old Colts/Geldings class, and was third in the Great American Insurance Group/USDF colt championship.

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in thinking that there is a right or a wrong way in regards to shoeing or leaving the horse barefoot. You must look at your horse as an individual and evaluate his particular needs. mental state. Horses’ temperaments vary. Some are dull; others are sensitive. Some are brilliant; others are less sharp mentally. Some are confident; others are insecure. Some horses love a challenge and look forward to new things; others would rather stay in their stalls. Whichever categories your young horse falls into, getting to know his “interior qualities” is perhaps the most important aspect of all in the evaluation process. You must start to learn your horse’s mental state, as it will determine your focus for beginning your work. Gradually address any issues that you have identified in the above areas. Abrupt changes—dietary or otherwise—are potentially harmful.

A Good Experience As you get to know your young horse and set the stage for his future athletic career, strive to make his experiences positive ones. You want to build

his confidence, understanding, condition, trust, respect, and boundaries. As the trainer of a young horse, you want to exhibit the qualities of a good preschool teacher: kind but firm, clear and caring, as you prepare your “student” for a lifetime of learning. s Next month: Building trust. Scott Hassler has been the US Equestrian Federation’s national young dressage-horse coach since 2006. He co-chairs the USDF Sport Horse Committee and is a member of the USEF Dressage Committee, the USEF Breeding Committee, and the USEF Strategic Planning Committee. He is the director of training at Hassler Dressage at Riveredge, Chesapeake City, MD; and he has coached numerous champions from the FEI Young Horse classes to Grand Prix.

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‘A’ is for Achievement Busy surgeon and admitted type-A personality clinches 2010 USDF/Dover Medal national championship By Colleen Scott

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ecome a general surgeon… check. Breed a Toroughbred capable of winning at the Breeders’ Cup... check. Ride a horse that achieved USDF Horse of the Year status...check. Win the USDF/Dover Saddlery Adult Amateur Medal national championship…check. Following this impressive list of accomplishments, is there a next act for Dr. Audrey narducci, the 61-yearold winner of the 2010 USDF/Dover Saddlery Adult Amateur Medal national championship? You bet. For starters, she’s eyeing a USDF bronze

medal, and we won’t be surprised if we see the Winchester, KY, resident on the awards list at year-end. After all, narducci’s Dover Medal championship and other equestrian achievements have resulted from a lot of hard work and more than three decades in the saddle.

In Pursuit of the Medal Te USDF/Dover Saddlery Adult Amateur Medal championship goes annually to the amateur rider with the highest average top three scores at Second Level test 3, ridden in designated Dover Medal classes at US equestrian

ALI BABA B AND THE DOVER MEDAL: With owner/rider Audrey Narducci

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Federation-licensed/USDF-licensed dressage competitions. narducci and her partner of now six years, Ali Baba B, a Belgian Warmblood by Simsalabim Van Berkenbroeck and out of the Toroughbred mare iM Flo, earned their three highest scores beginning with the Kentucky Dressage Association April show, where they scored a 74.186 percent; and concluding with two high-scoring rides of 72.791 and 70.930 percent at the Cincinnati Dressage traditions show in July. Until the Cincinnati show, narducci was behind the leader in the Dover Medal standings, Robbie Rice, of Knoxville, tn. But following that show, narducci pulled ahead. “i was pretty excited when i realized my average was just above hers,” narducci says of Rice, who would go on to become the 2010 Dover Medal reserve national champion. “But i knew there was still time for her to earn more scores that would put her back ahead.” But narducci and Ali Baba B hung on to the top slot; and the rider, along with Lexington-based trainer Susan Posner, couldn’t be happier. narducci began her 2010 show season with her eye on the prize. “i try to set short-term goals,” she says. “Since i was going to be showing at Second Level, i thought, ‘Why not go for it?’” Going for it, in narducci’s case, meant trying to capture the Dover Medal title—not the simplest of goals when a competitor has to contend with a busy and unpredictable work schedule. As a general surgeon for St. Joseph’s Hospital in Mt. Sterling, KY, narducci not only puts in regular full-time hours but also is on call every other day. on those days, she is required to be within 30 minutes of the hospital—and the barn is too far away. even with the forced sporadic nature of her riding, narducci managed to come out on top, thanks in large part to strong riding skills, the right equine partner, and the right trainer.

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Diverse Experiences originally from Rhode island, narducci’s schooling and subsequent career in the United States Army reads like a geography lesson. She completed her undergraduate work at Rhode island College in 1971, with a major in mathematics and a minor in chemistry. She married her high-school sweetheart and early guitar teacher, Albert narducci, in September of that same year. in 1982, she enrolled in the John A. Burns Medical School at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu, completing her degree in 1986. Following that, she took a surgical-resident position at a US Army medical center in San Francisco. She was commissioned as a captain in the Army, which later sent her from California to texas and then west again to Arizona. it was while she was in medical school, at the age of 28, that narducci bought her first horse. She started out eventing; it wasn’t until the mid-1990s that she decided to focus on dressage.

By that time, she was out of the Army and settling into the Midwest, first moving to indiana in order to enjoy what she calls “four seasons that are reasonable,” and later settling in her current home in Kentucky. Her nomadic lifestyle meant that many times narducci was without formal dressage instruction. “While i was in Arizona i was on my own, and most of the time when i was in indiana i didn’t have a trainer,” she recalls. “i went to workshops and clinics, but a lot of the time i was doing it myself, which is slow going.” Although narducci’s solo training may have been frustrating at times, it is that experience in the saddle that current trainer Susan Posner partially credits with her student’s success. “Audrey had some really good basics when she came to me,” Posner explains, adding that narducci is a talented rider whose coolness under pressure—a necessary trait for a surgeon, of course—makes her a good competitor, as well.

The Equine Partner Te narduccis run a successful business raising Toroughbreds for the racetrack; their most successful progeny to date is Squirtle Squirt, who won the 2001 Breeders’ Cup Sprint and now stands at stud in Japan. it was actually through the Toroughbred business that Audrey narducci met her dressage partner, Ali Baba B. Although originally bred by Bannockburn Farm LLC, he was at nadeem noon’s eventing farm, Upn-over, in Bloomington, in, when narducci discovered him. on the property to see a three-year-old that she had bred herself and owned, she saw Ali Baba B on a lunge line and asked the question of a lifetime: “is he for sale?” “He really had a beautiful trot and was just very friendly and cute,” she recalls. now standing an impressive 17.2 hands, the gelding has completely won over both owner and trainer. [

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WHICH WAY? Knowledge of ring etiquette and “defensive driving” skills will help keep you and your horse safe and calm in the warm-up

The Warm-up Warriors Compared to the warm-up ring, the show ring is an oasis of calm. Here’s how to survive the chaos safely—and maybe even thrive.

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hink the show ring is intimidating? you might have to head up the center line staring into the steely eyes of a judge, but it’s the lawless world of the warm-up ring that might just be more death-

defying. it seems that nearly every competitor has a warm-up-ring horror story. Jessica Phoenix, a member of Canada’s silvermedal-winning eventing team at the 2010 alltech Fei World equestrian games, has this one: “it was at one of the first shows i took [current advanced mount] exploring to. He was a bit of a wild four-year-old Toroughbred at the time, so i took pains to find a spot off by myself to warm him up so i wouldn’t interfere with anyone.” Her efforts were in vain, however: another rider decided to invade her space “and he basically t-boned us! exploring lashed out with both back feet, and he broke the man’s femur. it was just awful. i couldn’t have prevented it, i guess, but i felt terrible about it.” Cyndi Craig, of alvin, tX, remembers a similar collision at an arabian breed show, where she was warming up for the dressage division. “My very kind, submissive young horse was slammed into by a pro on a fire-breathing monster,” she says. “after that, my horse became totally unridable in company. if a horse came too close, he would kick or bolt, and it took years before i could even venture into a warm-up ring again with him. “if i knew then what i know now, i would have reported that trainer to the steward and filed a complaint against him,” Craig adds. Ten there’s spotsylvania, Va,-based competitor Carol Prudom, who recalls: “i was riding my sweet, gentle mare in the warm-up ring. We were minding our own business when i suddenly had the head and neck of a very large stallion on my lap! i heard loud german curses behind me. i slammed my fist as hard as i could on the stallion’s nose, and he backed off, but needless to say my mare was pretty shaken up. Te rider never apologized; he just continued on as if nothing had happened.” While warm-up-ring war stories run the gamut from bona fide safety hazards to cases of outrageous rudeness, many such altercations can be prevented by following the rules of equestrian arena etiquette. Let’s start with a few simple “rules of the road,” and then i’ll give you some tips on how to embrace the chaos and coax your best warm-up out of your horse even when conditions aren’t ideal.

13 Rules for Safe Riding in Company 1. Leave some space. similar to driving, strive to keep at least one horse’s length between your mount and the horse in front of you. Leave extra space if your horse has a

tendency to kick or otherwise resents strange equines who come too close. 2. Yield the rail to faster-moving horses. if you’re walking, stay off the track and leave it for those who are actively schooling at trot or canter. Tis rule is even more important if you wish to halt and fiddle with your stirrups, girth, or gloves—get off the track and out of traffic! 3. Pass left stirrup to left stirrup. in other words, ride the same way you drive: stay to the right of oncoming traffic. 4. The passing lane is on the inside—most of the time. if you’re overtaking a slower-moving horse, pass him to the inside whenever possible. apart from being polite, doing so will reduce your chances of being pinned against a wall or a fence. 5. If in doubt, call it out. not sure whether the rider approaching you knows the rules? or are you passing someone from behind? Call out “inside” or “outside” or whatever short descriptive phrase will let your fellow competitor know which way you’re headed. (Just don’t expect everyone to endlessly get out of your way for every call of “circle” or “diagonal.” your competitors need to warm up, too.) 6. Watch your whip. Projecting whips might tickle an adjacent horse and send him ballistic. When passing, keep that whip tucked in close beside you or switch it to the opposite hand. 7. Beware stallions. Tough any stallion competing in a dressage show ought to be well-mannered and focused on his job, you’re wise to be extra-cautious around them. Play “spot the stallion” ahead of time and give them lots of room, especially if you’re riding a mare. if you’re the one riding a stallion, make sure that other competitors are aware of the fact (an unbraided forelock is one commonly used signal) and take responsibility for his manners. if he can’t play nicely with others, find another place to school. 8. Eyes up. it’s easy to zero in on your horse’s withers while you’re warming up, trying to fight show-ring jitters, and reciting your test in your head; but like the colliding figure skaters in the warm-up at the 2006 winter olympics, you would do well to look beyond your own little universe. anticipate trouble by keeping your eyes up and scanning the ring as you school. Keep in mind that upper-level riders are likely to come at you (or up behind you) from various directions as they leave the track to practice extensions or tempi changes or to do lateral work. 9. Nix the naughtiness. if your horse is having a Bad Hair Day and is engaging in antisocial behaviors such as bucking, rearing, or bolting, please remove him from the warm-up ring. Don’t expect your fellow competitors to just UsDF ConneCtion

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the warm-up ring trailing their entourages: coaches, helpers, and family members. try not to run over these unmounted warm-up-ring denizens, who may be paying attention to nothing except “their” riders. Call “Heads up!” 11. Wear your number. it’s required by Us equestrian Federation rules, and it’ll also help the ring steward keep track of any yahoos. 12. Learn to handle advanced chaos. Dressage shows are one level of insanity, but occasionally you may find yourself sharing a warm-up ring with those in other disciplines—who TRAFFIC CONDUCTOR: Be polite to the ring steward, who can help you get to your test on time may or may not have the same understanding of the rules. if bear with it; naughtiness is contagious. today might just there are people schooling over jumps, for example, it helps to know in which direction they will be approaching and not be a good day to show. 10. Don’t tread on them. Many competitors enter landing. Jumpers and eventers both “flag” their fences to

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indicate the route of travel: red flag on the rider’s right and white flag on the left. With hunters, there won’t be flags, so you’ll have to look for the presence of ground lines to indicate which way a fence is to be jumped. 13. R-e-s-p-e-c-t. aretha Franklin will approve if you vow to always treat your fellow competitors as you would like to be treated. Like you, they have paid an entry fee to be there. Check your ego at the door and ride as if you are being scrutinized for a good-sportsmanship award. (oh, and for safety’s sake, leave the cell phone in your truck or the stabling area.)

Getting the Most out of Your Warm-Up going beyond mere survival to making wise use of your warm-up time might seem a daunting prospect, given all of the above cautions, but it can be accomplished. Determining the right amount of warm-up time is 75 percent of the challenge. to do so, you need to have a handle on your horse’s needs and temperament. is he the lazy type who needs motivating and takes time to fully rise to the occasion? is he the sort who starts off wound a little tight and gets more tense the longer you school? Does he have a short-lived peak followed closely by fatigue and disinterest? you’ll need to factor in his type, as well as the weather

conditions, when you calculate how far in advance of your scheduled test time you should begin your warm-up. “you should always go in with a game plan, but be prepared to modify it,” advises Jessica Phoenix. “if the ring is really manic, i have been known to just warm up at a walk. you’d be surprised how much you can accomplish.” Whatever the atmosphere, keep in mind that the warmup ring is not the place to correct bad behavior or to introduce new concepts; that work should be done at home, Phoenix says. as for the other 25 percent of your warm-up strategy, that’s relaxation and common sense. Breathe, engage your brain and your connection with your horse; don’t sweat the small stuff; and remember, it’s a horse show, not a United nations conference: World peace does not hinge on your results. Vow to rise above the small annoyances, and you and your horse will have your best chance of transforming a productive warm-up into a stellar test. s

Karen Briggs is an award-winning freelance journalist and the author of six books, including Understanding Equine Nutrition. She is based near Toronto, where she keeps an assortment of off-the-track Toroughbreds and dabbles in dressage and eventing. She is also a certified coach.

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50 Ways

to Get Eliminated (Or what not to do at a dressage show)

ARE YOU READY? Most causes of elimination are preventable

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ressage-show officials don’t want to play a game of “rules gotcha,” but they have a responsibility to consider the welfare of the horses, the safety of those at the show, and to keep the competition fair for everyone. Competing in Us equestrian Federation-licensed/UsDF-recognized dressage shows is expensive, and if you’re eliminated because you don’t have a firm working knowledge of the rules it’s a silly waste of money, at the least. some elimination rules are black and white, like when a horse jumps out of the arena. some may require an official’s judgment, such as determining whether a horse is markedly lame. others may have an element of discretion, such as a violation of a dress rule: you might get off with a warning, especially if it’s not a championship show.

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Preventing Elimination Te UseF, not the UsDF, writes the rules for national-level dressage competitions in this country. (However, authority for most rules that affect elimination for freestyles from First through Fourth Levels has been turned over to the UsDF. Confused yet?) While the UseF rule Book is heavy going, it’s easily accessible online at www.usef.org, has a user-friendly search function, and has printable pages. Te rules you’ll need to check most often are Dr 120 to Dr 124 (Dr stands for Dressage rule). Tere are also rules concerning elimination in the general rules (gr) section at the front of the rule Book, particularly Chapter 8. Print several copies of the pertinent pages and stash them in your truck and in your show bag for quick reference, or save a PDF to your smartphone, tablet, or other mobile device. reread the rules often—at the very least, before the start of every show season. article Dr124 in the UseF rule Book helpfully summarizes the most likely causes of elimination, so read that section first. Under certain circumstances, you can be eliminated from the entire competition, the current test, or the next class, depending on which is closest to the time the incident occurs. Te number-one cause of elimination from a dressage test is committing three errors, such as riding off course— often the result of show nerves and not actual forgetfulness. errors are most likely to occur right at the start (track right or left at C?), during the walk section (which letter to which letter?), and at the end (where to turn onto the center line; and is the halt at X, i, or g?). a quick review of just those points before you go in the ring can prevent many goofs. if using a reader will increase your confidence, then do so; but know that riders who use readers go off course as

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Who Can Eliminate You?

The Fatal 5

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ere they are—the five most common causes of elimination at a USEF/USDF dressage competition. 1. Three errors during a test. 2. Sustained resistance of longer than 20 seconds during a test. 3. All four of the horse’s feet go outside the arena fence during a test, with or without the rider. 4. Bandages or boots left on the horse’s legs during a test. 5. Marked lameness. There is no appeal against this decision by the judge.

much as those who don’t—a sure sign they’re having trouble focusing on their performance. Te more relaxed you are, the more likely you are to remember your test. if you’re at all likely to forget to remove your horse’s leg wraps (they’re not permitted in the competition arena), use a color other than white (which blends in with horses’ leg markings) and assign someone to remind you about them between the warm-up and the in-gate. Do the same thing when carrying a whip at a championship during warm-up and for other matters of dress and equipment.

Most riders think it’s either the judge or the technical delegate (tD). Tat’s not quite right. Te judge may eliminate you for a rule violation during a test only after you’ve entered the arena (except for the late-entry rule: see “50 and Counting,” item 12, on the next page). outside the competition ring, authority for rules enforcement rests with the show committee, which can also eliminate a rider for use of illegal equipment during a test if it’s discovered after the competitor has left the arena. Te tD informs the show committee of any rules violations and advises competitors who are unsure of rules situations. among other things, the tD’s role is to clarify the application of UseF rules to judges, exhibitors, and management alike and to investigate any situation in which the rules aren’t upheld. at unrecognized dressage shows (schooling shows), show management makes the rules. Many schooling-show prize lists state that the show will be run according to UseF rules, with specified exceptions (such as a relaxed dress code). schooling shows don’t have tDs, and schoolingshow management can override the decision of the judge concerning rules if it wishes.

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50 and Counting We’ve listed 50 potential elimination situations here, but there certainly are more. Unless specified, the same rules apply in warm-up as in the competition ring. Te first five to consider are perhaps the most likely to cause elimination, so we’ve included them in a sidebar, “Te Fatal 5,” on page 36. Picking up from there, in no particular order: 6. Te reader (test caller) adds instructions or reads movements more than once. Tis is considered unauthorized assistance. 7. Leaving the show ring in a manner not prescribed in the test. 8. Long-lining on the show grounds. 9. Te horse’s tongue is tied down. 10. equipment breakage during a test such that the rider can’t continue or is now unsafe. “time-outs” aren’t allowed in dressage. 11. riding with a whip longer than 47.2 inches (120 cm), including lash. 12. Late entry into the show ring: after the judge’s bell sounds, the rider has 45 seconds to enter the ring. it takes most horses about a minute to trot around the outside of the ring; so depending on where you are when the bell rings, turn around (or pick up a canter) accordingly. 13. Failure to participate in a mandatory prize-giving ceremony, if specified in the prize list. 14. in a freestyle, failure to enter at a within 20 seconds after the music starts. 15. Carrying two whips. 16. Making a misrepresentation on an entry form. 17. riding with plastic spurs. 18. striking a horse on the head, except in an emergency situation. 19. in an Fei freestyle, performing movements that are not allowed. 20. Horse causes concern for the safety of the rider, other exhibitors, or their horses. 21. Failure to wear one’s competitor number when outside the stall or away from the trailer. 22. Using a snaffle with a port. 23. any intervention by a third party using voice or signals during a test. 24. riding at any time with an adjustable-length whip. 25. riding with side reins. Lungeing a horse (with or without a rider) with single direct side reins or double sliding side reins (triangle reins) is permitted, however. 26. evidence of blood on a horse, with the exception of environmental causes, such as insect bites. (Don’t feed your

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horse treats containing red food coloring, which can tint his saliva red and be mistaken for blood.) 27. riding with a seat cover on the saddle. 28. excessive whipping. 29. Competing in a test with a brightly colored saddle pad. 30. riding without spurs in a test above Fourth Level. (“Dummy” spurs are allowed.) 31. Leaving a stock tie on when riding a test without a jacket, if coats are waived in extreme heat. 32. riding with half-chaps in tests above First Level. at First Level and below, solid black or brown half-chaps are allowed if they match the color of the boots and are smooth leather or leather-like material. 33. riding in sneakers. For safety, all riding shoes and boots must have a distinguishable heel. 34. Changing a marking on the horse’s hide and hair

(except for mane, tail, and hooves). 35. showing a horse that has been officially retired. 36. riding without gloves in a test above Fourth Level. 37. Using a roller bit. (Te UseF rule Book contains illustrations of legal and illegal bits.) 38. Fall of horse or rider if the rider cannot continue in a timely manner, if the judge determines that it is unsafe for the competitor to continue, or if the judge suspects rider injury. 39. riding in a test with a fly hood without getting permission before the class starts. 40. Competing in more than three dressage tests in one day at Fourth Level and below (two tests per day above Fourth Level). Tere are exceptions to this rule in some breed-specific shows. 41. entering more than two consecutive levels, freestyle included. 42. riding in a test with a tail bandage.

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s we reported in last month’s issue, the US Equestrian Federation recently changed its dressage rules regarding the wearing of protective headgear. Effective March 1, all riders while mounted on horses competing at Fourth Level and below, and all riders under the age of eighteen regardless of level, must wear ASTM/SEI-approved protective equestrian headgear while mounted at USEF-licensed/USDFrecognized competitions. The only exceptions are competitors aged eighteen and over while riding horses that are competing only in FEI levels and tests at the Prix St. Georges level and above (including FEI Young Rider Tests, the USEF Developing Prix St. Georges Test, and the USEF Brentina Cup Test). Read the changes to the USEF dressage-attire rule (DR120) here: usef.org/documents/rules/ruleChanges/ 2011/2011AnnualMeeting.pdf.

43. riding hors de concours (as an exhibitor only, not for awards, scores, and placings) in one class and then in a later class for placings and awards at the same show, except for situations of emergency substitutions of judges. 44. Carrying a whip in a championship class. 45. Using a noseband so tight that it severely irritates the skin. 46. Having a test called in a foreign language without prior consent from show management and the judge. 47. at a championship show, allowing a person to school the horse other than the rider entered in the championship class. 48. ear plugs on a horse. 49. riding in front of a judge who has taught the rider within the past 30 days. 50. Using a flash noseband with a double bridle.

An Ounce of Prevention Tere are many ways to get eliminated, but as you can see, most are easily preventable. you invest considerable time, money, and energy getting to a show. Don’t let all your efforts go to waste over a needless elimination. study the UseF rule Book carefully before you compete, especially if you’re new to showing or you’ve been out of circulation for a while. if you have any questions, speak to the tD before you take your horse away from the trailer or stall. s Margaret Freeman, of Mt. Kisco NY, is a USEF “S” dressage judge.

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Breed of the Month: Danish Warmblood Endorsed by royalty, this breed is highly sought after for dressage Danish Warmbloods are branded with the crown and wave, which symbolize one of the oldest monarchies in the world, Denmark’s royal family; and the endless coastlines surrounding Denmark. in fact, the royal family is personally involved in the breed: Princess Benedikte is the patroness of the Danish Warmblood; and her daughter, Princess nathalie zu SaynWittgenstein, represented Denmark in the 2008 olympic Games, riding Digby to win the team bronze medal. Princess nathalie and Digby most recently competed in the 2010 WeG. The organization: in 2001, Te north American Danish Warmblood Association (nADWA) became the north American Region of the Denmark Association “Dansk Varmblod”—translated, Danish Warmblood. nADWA allows members to register, transfer ownership, and qualify for awards. All-Breeds awards offered: All

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levels of open, adult-amateur, junior/ young rider, Vintage Cup, and Musical Freestyle; USeF Four-Year-old; Fei Five- and Six-Year-old; Materiale; dressage sport-horse breeding. How to participate: Riders must be current nADWA members, and horses must be registered with nADWA. Organization contact info: North American Danish Warmblood Association: danishwarmblood.org. s

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n the late 1990s, my endurance gelding was getting into his late teens, so i began searching for my next horse. i fell in love with the first horse i looked at, a yearling AngloArabian filly named Athena (LS Zane Grey+// - Little Badger Baby). After a couple of years of ground work, lungeing, and ponying, i finally started riding Athena. She accepted everything i tried but was not old enough for real trail work, so i started experimenting with some training Level dressage. i’d taken a handful of dressage lessons but otherwise knew

and to try a dressage test or two. At our first show, i rode in an illfitting saddle and some boots that paired better with a skirt than a dressage saddle. i was nervous, but threeyear-old Athena thought this was just another day—and won the training Level test 1 class! We went to a few more shows that year and almost went undefeated. When Athena turned four, we started with some First Level movements but spent more time on the trails, as i really was looking forward to our first limited-distance ride.

LONG WAY TO THE TOP: Te writer and Athena in their first Grand Prix

nothing about dressage, and i had never been in a show ring of any kind. nevertheless, some fellow Arabian horse-owning friends urged me to take Athena to some Arabian shows

Unfortunately, our first 30-mile ride didn’t go as well as i had hoped. We finished in decent time, but Athena had lost a shoe and was dehydrated because she wouldn’t drink on the trail.

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Rita Mason lives in Fair Oaks, CA. Her Anglo-Arabian mare, Athena+++//, was named an Arabian Horse Association Ambassador in 2010 for her unique accomplishments that showcase the breed. Mason and Athena have performed dressage demonstrations at equine expos and other events, thrilling audiences with their bridleless-dressage routines.

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We went home and started down a path that i had never envisioned. After a few months of dressage training with Colleen Reid in Sacramento, Athena and i began showing First Level. At age five, Athena won the First and Second Level Arabian Horse Association regional championship titles, and qualified for the California Dressage Society Championships. i showed Athena at Tird Level as a six-year-old, did the Fei Six-Year-old test, and earned my USDF bronze medal. over the next few years, we continued our lessons with Colleen and participated in as many clinics as i could afford. We had many struggles along the way, including three separate soft-tissue injuries, each of which required most of a year for recovery. it took three solid years to get consistently clean flying changes. i just kept working and let the tears fall where they may. But the hard work paid off when, just two years after i earned my bronze medal, i earned my silver. Last year, when Athena was thirteen, we rode our first Grand Prix test. All my friends were there, and some brought champagne. Just three rides later, we earned our USDF gold medal. Athena will never be a contender for the olympics or even a CDS championship title. She does not have the power, but what she does have is a great mind and an enormous heart. She works hard every day and enjoys her work. Clinicians have told me that “Tis is what dressage is all about”— taking a horse with adequate talent and teaching her to use everything she has to the best of her ability. s


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RIdeRs WITH ‘IssUes’ sidelined by injury or other physical setback? You’re not alone. Here’s how some determined dressage riders got back in the saddle. By Kelly Sanchez

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MeeT THe ClInICIan Veteran trainer and judge lilo Fore will share her love of riding and teaching in the UsdF adult clinics By Katherine Walcott

4 InsIde UsdF To Your Health By Fern Feldman

6 RIngsIde Te Warriors By Jennifer O. Bryant

18 THe jUdge’s box Te “Rider” Collective Marks By Alexsandra Howard

22 ClInIC lunge Your Way to better Riding By Amber Heintzberger

28 spoRT-HoRse ConneCTIon From Field to FeI: Te Young-Horse Years By Scott Hassler with Emily Covington

30 In eVeRY IssUe 8 12 39 42 46

MeMbeR ConneCTIon Heads Up sponsoR spoTlIgHT sHop @ x USDF ConneCtion sUbMIssIon gUIdelInes 46 UsdF oFFICe ConTaCT dIReCToRY 47 adVeRTIsIng Index

38 RIdeR’s MaRkeT spring into action 40 all-bReeds ConneCTIon spotlight: northamerican sportpony Registry 48 THe TaIl end Te silver lining By Susan Wren

on oUR CoVeR Less than a year after being severely injured in a riding accident, Olympian Guenter Seidel made his triumphant return to the show ring aboard U II. Story, p. 30. Photo by Terri Miller.

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Get fit—for your sake as well as your horse’s By Fern Feldman, Region 8 Director

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s riders, we ask our horses to carry us for many minutes, or even hours. We carefully develop our mounts’ fitness—but are we the ones panting and out of breath? Many of us dressage riders are aging (gracefully, of course.) We’re not as limber or taut as we used to be, but by gosh, we can try to be as fit as possible, for ourselves as well as for our horses. As most of us know all too well, fitness is easier said than done. in fact, the US government has been trying to get its citizens into shape for more than half a century. Back in 1956, President Dwight D. eisenhower established the President’s Council on Youth Fitness (now the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports). i was in junior high school at the time, and all of a sudden we were being asked to do situps and toe-touches instead of playing kickball and dodgeball. every president since eisenhower has made a similar effort, up to and including current First Lady Michelle obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign. (For a look at the history of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, go to www.fitness.gov/50thanniversary/ toolkit-firstfiftyyears.htm.) Sadly, some of us who in the 1950s were asked to begin an exercise routine are among the two-thirds of Americans who today are overweight or obese. Te ramifications for future health-care and insurance costs are monumental. on a personal level, i have found that regular exercise has many benefits. For starters, i love to eat! i like food. if i exercise, i can eat more. on a day in which i get no exercise, i find that i’m still hungry, tend to eat more, and feel more lethargic. After you ride, you may feel tired, but don’t you feel invigorated? isn’t the result more energy? (You know, all those endorphins kicking in. i’m not a scientist, but you and i know how we feel.)

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Second reason: health. We’ve been inundated with reports on the issue of obesity and accompanying health problems. if i’m going to have a heart attack, i want it to be ten or fifteen years later than it might otherwise have occurred had i led a sedentary lifestyle. if you’re blessed with overall good health, you’re just plain lucky. But you can help that luck along by keeping yourself at a decent level of fitness. Tird reason: aesthetics. Why not try to enhance the picture rather than detract from it? enough said. in this issue, you’ll meet one respected dressage expert who’s an advocate of fitness: Lilo Fore, USDF’s new Adult Clinic Series clinician (“Meet the Clinician,” p. 36). i met Lilo in 1993, after one of the first USDF trainers’ Conferences, which she headlined along with olympian Michael Poulin. Since that time, i’ve known her as an instructor/clinician, as an Fei “i” judge, and in her many roles in the USDF instructor/trainer Certification Program (former chair, examiner, committee member). Although i am Lilo’s senior by a bit, she too has put a premium on staying fit. She needs to be: She rides several horses a day when she’s home; she travels the country and the world, judging and giving clinics. As those of you who attend her USDF Adult Clinics will discover, Lilo never gives less than 100 percent. She’s completely engaged from the first lesson to the last—and then, with a small dinner and a glass of wine, she’s ready for a great discussion about dressage. s

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Unsung heroes: riders who persist despite health issues

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issues and to keep riding and enjoying their horses. At one stable where i boarded, i saw dedicated dressage enthusiasts work to overcome arthritis, joint problems, and immune-system issues. others i know have struggled with everything from Lyme disease to cancer. i’m guessing you know your fair share of such “riders with issues”—or are one yourself. if you’re lucky enough to be relatively healthy, you’ll feel doubly blessed after reading these stories of grit and perseverance. i know i did: i have my share of aches and pains like everybody else, but they’re nothing compared to what others have to deal with. Most of all, this story reaffirmed something i already knew: Dressage riders are a dedicated lot—some of the most committed enthusiasts on the planet. Te USDF is fortunate indeed to comprise such a hard-working and loyal group of horse lovers. Another don’t-miss story in this issue is Alexsandra Howeard’s explanation of the new “rider” collective marks in the US equestrian Federation dressage tests (“Te Judge’s Box,” page 18). Tere are now three rider scores instead of just one, which means that you, the human athlete, are being recognized as the important dressage team member that you are. Learn why the USeF made the change and what the judges are looking for. Wishing you a healthy and productive spring!

Jennifer o. Bryant, editor

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n any sport, the big names tend to be those who bring home ribbons and medals—the faces who grace the results pages, the advertising endorsements, and the covers of magazines like this one. But after reading this month’s cover story—our account of how several determined individuals overcame serious physical setbacks to get back in the saddle—i’ve decided that the real heroes are the ones who strive not to let a chronic condition, an injury, or a consequence of aging put them on the sidelines. Years ago, i didn’t understand how Father time leaves his mark on our bodies—the consequences of youthful feats of derring-do, perhaps, or the results of accidents or illness. At some point, our transgressions and our fender-benders and our unwise lifestyle choices catch up with us; and they or possibly some genetic or environmental rolls of the dice manifest themselves as back pain, joint pain, or worse. if you believe the pharmaceuticals ads, it’s a towering achievement for a person of a certain age to manage to walk into the back yard to push the grandkids on a swing (and for some with serious conditions, of course, it undoubtedly is). i wonder what the ad writers would say if they saw amateur dressage rider Rikki Levine, who competes successfully at the Fei levels despite her bad back. or dressage trainer Claudia Coombs, who still rides despite multiple hip replacements. or olympians Guenter Seidel (pictured on this month’s cover) and Debbie McDonald, who have battled back after severe injuries to continue their dressage careers. You’ll learn about these and other inspiring riders on page 30. Although some of the riders we interviewed are marquee names, they are far from alone in their quest to overcome physical

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member connection Protective Headgear

i am the fortunate survivor of a head injury that resulted in a helicopter ride to Barrows neurological institute

in Phoenix, AZ. i am embarrassed to say that, until six months ago, i did not wear a helmet. My head injury took place approximately eighteen years ago. i have had several near-fatal accidents since then, and i considered myself to be an intelligent person, so why didn’t i wear a helmet? i always had an excuse: vanity, too hot—the list was endless. i can’t tell you when the light bulb went on, but i am grateful that it did. i am still riding and competing and never lost my passion. i won’t go anywhere without my helmet. You usually don’t get a second or third chance, and i have had probably close to eighteen. God still wants me around. Lenore Kremen Scottsdale, AZ i grew up riding when almost no one wore a helmet. Later, you only wore a helmet if you jumped. After i got into eventing, the AStM/Sei-certified helmets came out but were required at

© Sherry Stewart 2010

You invited comments on the helmet rule in your column (“Ringside,” March). i am lukewarm about this rule. i am well aware of the risks of head injury while riding, having a good friend who suffered a severe head injury in the early 1980s. Since then, i mostly have been a helmet wearer. However, i think that people can make their own choices and that we don’t need another rule about a topic that everyone is well educated on. Tere is no way to eliminate the risks of riding. i have suffered two broken collarbones, a broken pelvis, and numerous smashed toes. My helmet was useless in every one of these instances. Passing a rule that requires me to wear a helmet the three times a year that i show is not going to do much to change my life or improve my safety. But all of that is not why i am writing. What i would like to comment on is the pairing of an

AStM/Sei-certified helmet with a shadbelly. it is not the best look, especially on an older rider. i think the helmet rule is the watershed we need to drastically revamp the show dress code. Let’s come up with a new look that recognizes that protective headgear is a sporty look, no matter how much velvet you plaster on the helmet. Shadbellies go with top hats. if we are leaving the top-hat era, it’s probably time to leave the shadbelly behind also. A vest with shirt, breeches, and boots is a commonly suggested option. Helmets look fine with short jackets, especially if we could get out of the black era, as the jumpers have. Let’s finish the job and update the entire show costume to match the helmeted look. Linda Atkins Enumclaw, WA

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member connection shows only for jumping. i dreamed of one day going down center line for dressage in my top hat and tails. i competed in a CCn*, and my dream came true. today i am a full-time dressage rider. After Courtney King Dye’s accident, i switched to wearing an AStM-approved helmet full time. But i still dream of one day going down the Fei dressage center line in my top hat and tails. So many people want to be the helmet police and send letters to editors if they see a photo of a rider without protective headgear. it’s a choice. Tere is something about the top hat and tails—it’s that step into the Fei levels. in my opinion, you earn your top hat! You don’t wear it unless you have ridden Fei. i still want to wear my dream hat. i know the possibilities and dangers. Let it be my choice. Name withheld by request

Reflective Feedback i very much enjoy reading USDF Connection and would like to make two comments about the March issue. First, in the article “Mirror, Mirror on the Wall,” no mention of animal safety is mentioned. What are the risks of birds flying into mirrors, what is the mortality rate, and what precautions may be used to minimize birds striking mirrors? Tis factor and information must be available to consumers before considering installing mirrors. Second, i agree with the letter to the editor on “Judges and Breeds”

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arch-issue contributor Karen McGoldrick’s bio stated that she is a USDF-certified instructor through Second Level. She is certified through Fourth Level.

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(“Member Connection”). if you own a “nontraditional” dressage breed, announcing the breed, breeder, sire, and dam as you walk into the ring for a sport-horse class can be a huge handicap. Te judges should only have a list of competitor numbers, and the ring steward’s or assistant’s list should have the horse names and handler names. i agree with the letter writer that exhibitors of “nontraditional” breeds should check out the show first and not waste your money if breeds are announced or breed information is given to the judge before the class. Gabrielle Gordon Gordon Cleveland Bays Keller, TX According to the Toronto-based Fatal Light Awareness Program (FLAP), an organization that seeks to raise awareness of the problem of fatal bird strikes, the main culprit is expanses of glass, as in large buildings, picture windows, and the like. (FLAP lists statistics at flap.org.) Ways to make clear or reflective surfaces more visible to birds, such as by adding panes or hanging mobiles in front of windows, might unfortunately be “spookifying” to horses or impractical. A compromise (admittedly imperfect) might be to place any bird feeders or bird houses well away from arena mirrors (the same applies to large windows) and, if a covering system is installed, to cover mirrors when not in use.

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competition World dressage Masters PalM Beach a resounding success

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merica’s dressage sweethearts, Steffen Peters and Akiko Yamazaki’s Dutch gelding, Ravel, continued their string of broken records with a Grand Prix Freestyle score of 84.550 percent, the highest score ever awarded at the World Dressage Masters Palm Beach (FL). Te WDM PB is north America’s only CDi5* and one of four competitions in the WDM series, held at luxe equestrian locales worldwide. international competitors vie for a total of €425,000 in prize money. As the winner of the GP Freestyle, Peters took home €60,000 of the €100,000 awarded THE MASTER AT WORK: Peters and Ravel at the WDM PB, at the World Dressage Masters Palm Beach which was held

March 9-11 at the Jim Brandon equestrian Center West Palm Beach. Te 2011 WDM PB—the series’ third annual in the US—almost didn’t happen. organizers announced its cancellation last november, but new sponsors later came forward and the show went off as originally planned. With his victory, Peters, who won the first-ever individual dressage world championships bronze medals at the 2010 Alltech Fei World equestrian Games, bested seventeen riders from nine nations. tinne Vilhelmsson Silfven of Sweden rode Favourit to second place with a score of 77.975 percent. Peters’ WeG teammate tina Konyot on Calecto V was third with 76.775 percent. in another historic ride, Poland’s Michal Rapcewicz became the first equestrian from his country to win a major international dressage competition. He won the Grand Prix Special aboard Randon with a score of 69.771 percent, narrowly edging out Pierre St. Jacques and Lucky tiger of the US with 69.417 percent. Shawna Harding and Come on iii of the US were third with 68.958 percent. For complete results and WDM rider rankings, visit WorldDressageMasters.com. Watch Peters’ winning freestyle and other archived WDM footage at the US equestrian Federation’s online network, usefnetwork.com/ WDM2011.

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hawna Harding, of Aiken, SC, has received the 2011 Carol Lavell Advanced Dressage Prize from Te Dressage Foundation (tDF), Lincoln, ne. Te $25,000 prize gives financial assistance for coaching and training to a talented US rider who aspires to international highperformance dressage competition. Harding plans to take the horses Come on iii and Rigo to europe for training. Te second tDF beneficiary is nichole Charbonneau, of Lacey, WA, this year’s recipient of the $500 trip Harting Grant,

which provides financial assistance for a B- or A-rated Pony Club rider to attend

the USDF “L” education Program or instructor Certification Program.

BIG WINNER: 2011 Carol Lavell Advanced Dressage Prize winner Shawna Harding on Come On III

GRANT RECIPIENT: Nichole Charbonneau riding her Swedish Warmblood mare, Trendsetter

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An H-A Pony Clubber, dressage instructor/trainer, and USDF silver medalist, Charbonneau will use the funds to continue in the USDF “L” program. Last, three dressage instructors received grants to attend the USDF instructor Certification Program. Katy Barglow, Walnut Creek, CA; Crystal Forsell, San Lorenzo, CA; and Kerrie Matesich, Alexandria, oH, each received $1,250 from tDF’s Continuing education for Dressage instructors Fund, established by USDF certification examiner Maryal Barnett.

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tiP of the Month: Pool your Points

he Western Dressage Association of America (westerndressageassociation.com), an organization founded to promote dressage among Western riders, has named Lynn Palm, of ocala, FL, its newest advisory director. Palm, a wellknown clinician and author (Te Rider’s Guide to Real Collection), has a dressage background and is renowned in Quarter Horse circles for her many American Quarter Horse Association championships and titles. She gave clinics and demonstrations MULTITALENTED: on behalf of the Palm as a demonWDAA at the 2010 stration rider at Alltech Fei World the 2010 Adequan/ equestrian Games in USDF National Symposium Kentucky.

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rom Nancy Gorton, USDF Region 4 junior/young rider coordinator: Here’s a unique twist on club and regional fundraising: USDF Region 4 director Lloyd Landkamer has donated more than 500,000 of his own Marriott hotel frequentstay points to Regions 4 and 2 to help pay for their teams’ rooms at this year’s north American Junior and Young Riders’ Championships. “i love to help out but don’t always have the funds or means to do so,” Landkamer says. “But i do have these other assets. Many nonprofit organizations have established a way to donate and transfer points; for instance, i frequently donate frequent-flyer and hotel points to the Make-aWish Foundation.” Points can be converted to cash (in certain cases) or used to help offset the costs of airfare, lodging, and meals involved in regional and GMo activities, such as bringing in clinicians.

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health tiP of the Month: rehydrate With coconut Water

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t’s important to stay hydrated in hot weather, but sometimes plain water just isn’t enough. According to certified nutrition consultant Robin nielsen, nC, BCHn, of Juvenescence nutrition & Wellness Programs in Morgan Hill, CA, “Coconut water is an excellent natural electrolyte that will supply your body with the nutrients needed to recover quickly.” nielsen’s healthful shake helps to hydrate and maintain energy. Her recipe:

8 oz water, coconut water, coconut milk, unsweetened almond milk, or any combination thereof 20 grams protein powder (whey or rice/pea-based powder) 1 cup berries (frozen or fresh) 1 tbsp ground flaxseed or ½ avocado 2 leaves kale or ½ small cucumber, peeled Sweeten with Stevia to taste if desired. enjoy one hour before or 30 minutes after your ride. —Jennifer Walker

judging fei aPPoints first dressage judge general

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utch 5* (formerly “o”) dressage judge Ghislain Fouarge was elected as the Fédération Equestre Internationale’s (Fei) first dressage judge general in January. His primary responsibilities will be to create and coordinate discussions among judges, thereby helping to ensure greater consistency and accuracy of judging at all levels, according to an Fei press release. Fouarge will serve a two-year term in the position, which is open TOP JUDGE: only to 5* judges. Ghislain Fouarge Fouarge has officiated (right) judgat the 2008 olympic ing US rider Games in Hong Kong, Tina Konyot on the 2006 and 2010 Fei Calecto V at the World equestrian Games, 2010 Alltech FEI and two Fei World Cup World Equestrian Dressage Finals. Games

olympic games london 2012 tickets on sale

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S ticket sales to the 2012 London olympic Games began in midMarch via CoSport (cosport. com), the US olympic Committee’s authorized ticket reseller and official hospitality-package provider. Te first phase of ticket sales concluded in April. CoSport will open a second phase of sales in June, during which any unsold tickets will be up for grabs on a first-come, first-served basis. Any additional tickets that CoSport obtains from the London organizing Committee for the olympic Games (LoCoG) will also go on sale in June. olympic Games include the equestrian disciplines of dressage, eventing, and jumping.

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am aware of the rule stating that a horse-and-riderteam cannot win a Great American/USDF Regional Championship at a particular level and division one year and then go on to qualify and compete in the same level and division the following year. Considering this rule, it seems a bit unfair that a horse that has won a Regional Championship in prior years should be allowed, two years later, to qualify for and win an Adequan/USDF Horse of the Year title at the same level and division. i feel something should be in place to keep people from being eligible for HoY awards at a level several levels below where they are actually competing during the same year. it doesn’t seem fair to other horse/rider combinations at a show when a Tird Level horse and rider compete in, say, a training Level test 1 class simply to rack up scores in an attempt to earn HoY award at training level. Brenda Zeitler Heyworth, IL Krystina Firth, USDF senior competitions coordinator: other USDF members expressed similar concerns earlier last year. As a result, this issue was addressed by the USDF Awards Committee, with much ensuing discussion at the 2010 Adequan/USDF national Convention. After careful review, the USDF Board of Governors passed the following motions: 1. A horse may only be eligible to be ranked in the final USDF year-end award standings for Dressage Horse of the Year, Musical Freestyle, Musical Freestyle Challenge, USeF

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Four-Year-old, Fei Five-Year-old, Fei Six-Year-old, and/ or open divisions for All-Breeds Awards at two consecutive levels within the same competition year. if a horse meets the criteria to be ranked in the final USDF year-end awards standings for Horse of the Year, Musical Freestyle, Musical Freestyle Challenge, USeF Four-Year-old, Fei Five-Year-old, Fei Six-Year-old, and/or open divisions for All-Breeds Awards in more than two levels in the same competition year, then the horse will only be ranked at the highest level and, if qualified, the next level consecutive to that highest level. Consecutive levels are defined per US equestrian Federation (USeF) DR119.2. Te effective date is october 1, 2011. 2. A horse/rider combination may only be eligible to be ranked in the final USDF year-end award standings for Adult Amateur, Junior/Young Rider, and/or Vintage Cup divisions, and/or the respective divisions within All-Breeds Awards, at two consecutive levels within the same competition year. if a horse/rider combination meets the criteria to be ranked in the final USDF year-end awards standings for either the Adult Amateur, Junior/Young Rider, and/or Vintage Cup divisions, and/or the respective divisions within the All-Breeds Awards in more than two levels in the same competition year, then the horse/rider combination will only be ranked at the highest level and, if qualified, the next level consecutive to that highest level. Consecutive levels are defined per USeF DR119.2. Te effective date is october 1, 2011.

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his month’s expert, Louise Waring, is a professional dressage trainer and USDF “L” graduate from Lexington, oK. She keeps her two book picks at her bedside and dips in when questions about her daily training sessions prevent her from sleeping. Pick 1: Dressage as Art in Competition: Blending Classical and Competitive Riding by John W. Winnett (Lyons Press, 2002) Pick 2: Te Athletic Development of the Dressage Horse: Manège Patterns by Charles de Kunffy (Howell, 1992). Waring says: i go to Winnett’s book whenever i need inspiration, especially when my horses aren’t progressing as i think they should. Te book is broken down into the progression of training so it’s very easy to follow. De Kunffy’s book shows me the holes in my training—what piece did i miss? it helps me formulate a plan. —Sharon Biggs

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Te ‘Rider’ Collective Marks

the new rider scores and discuss what they mean and how to use them.

New scores emphasize the rider as athlete

Seat and Position

By Alexsandra Howard

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he new Fédération Equestre Internationale (Fei) rules now refer to the rider as “athlete.” Although the change in wording may seem minor, it is actually quite significant: asserting that equestrian sport is a bona fide athletic pursuit that tests

sion criterion of assessing the performance of human athletes. Most national federations follow the Fei’s lead in setting their own rules. in the US, to reflect the shift in emphasis toward the assessment of specific rider skills, the US equestrian Federation has revised the national dressage tests (training through Fourth Levels) accordingly.

From One Score to Three

THE EFFECTIVE RIDER: A classical position enables the rider to influence the horse. Young dressage professional Olivia LaGoy-Weltz (KY) (shown competing Riffalino at the 2010 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions) studied in Europe for five years to develop her skills as a rider and trainer.

riders’ skills and athletic ability and (the Fei hopes) moving away from the image of “horse shows” and the associated perception that the horse does all the work. establishing horse sports’ athletic image is a crucial step toward fulfilling the olympic Games inclu-

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in the new 2011 USeF dressage tests, the “rider” collective mark (formerly just one score) now encompasses three marks, each addressing a different aspect of a rider’s skill set. Te intent is to provide competitors with more specific and useful feedback. Te weight given to the marks for rider, however, has not been increased. Te single rider score in the last cycle of tests had a coefficient of 3. in the 2011 tests, each rider mark has a coefficient of 1, which adds up to the same weighting of three. in addition to breaking up the rider score into three marks, the “directive ideas” column has been rewritten to delineate more specifically what aspects of each movement will be evaluated. Te USeF Dressage Committee, which writes the USeF dressage tests, hopes that this will help riders to better understand the qualities in their performances that will increase scores. However, the directive ideas for the new rider scores are not found on the 2011 score sheets; they are available instead on the USeF Web site (usef.org) and also appear in the sidebar “Directive ideas for the Rider Scores” on page 20. Judges, trainers, and competitors need to understand specifically which aspects of performance are being considered in the separate rider scores, so let’s look at

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Te first of the new rider collective marks is for “seat and position.” Many competitors believe that these two words always go together and that they mean the same thing. in fact, they are two distinct concepts. “Position” refers to the rider’s posture and alignment, as in the old saw “shoulder, hip, heel” and referenced in the saying, “if someone took the horse out from underneath you, would you land on your feet in the arena?” Correct alignment is an accepted fundamental of a good position in the saddle. What is new is the biomechanical explanation as to why alignment is so important: because it is basic to the rider’s relationship to gravity. Te new term “rider biomechanics” is all about physics as it relates to the forces that a rider must deal with successfully to ride well. one of those forces is gravity. Just as you must be aligned to stand on your feet without falling over, you must be similarly aligned to remain in balance on your horse. “Position” is also about posture— primarily the shape of your trunk, but also regarding the internal rotation of the thigh. it is incorrect to ride with an arch in your back and just as incorrect to round your back. Te normal human spine has a shallow S-curve. Te amount of curve varies, with some men having very shallow curves and some women having more generous ones. Te “right” amount of S-curve for each individual is known as “neutral spine.” neutral spine is an important concept for riders, especially those who wish to sit the trot. A healthy human spine is designed to thrive on vertical dynamic (the upand-down motion that sitting the trot produces in spades) when in neutral. Ride a lot of sitting trot with your spine not in neutral and you can count on backache as your ligaments and nerves complain about the lack of correct alignment during the vertical dynamic that is part of the horse’s gait.

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Te second consideration is “seat.” Te judge is looking for stability and elasticity in the relationship between the rider and the saddle and the horse’s back. A rider with a good seat has developed the core stability to organize her own body relative to the forces produced by the horse’s motion. Tese forces, along with the force of gravity, are the main organizational challenges that confront the rider. Skilled dressage riders have developed the ability to function dynamically relative to the mechanics of the gaits. Here are some hallmarks: Can you sit the trot smoothly and demonstrate timing at the canter that encourages your horse to lift his forehand? Do you have a stable posting (rising) mechanic (think windshield-wiper action, with your knee the fixed end of the wiper), with your weight over but not heavy in your feet? (Te new tests allow posting at First Level as well as at training Level, so the judge’s evaluation will include your posting if you take that option at these levels.) When you sit the trot or the canter, does it look as if you’re in an armchair, or do you correctly carry a good deal of your weight in your thighs? Stability, elasticity, good balance, and timing are easier to obtain with a good position. Tey are also necessary in earning good marks for the other two rider scores: “correct and effective use of the aids” and “harmony between horse and rider.”

Correct and Effective Use of the Aids Te collective mark for correct and effective use of the aids reflects the rider’s ability to produce the transitions, movements, balance, and basics required at each level. You will be evaluated for the correctness of your aids and your ability to garner the correct responses from your horse. it is important that you demonstrate your understanding of the questions asked in the test and of the basics required to fulfill the requirements of the level. Here are the types of things the

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the judge’s box Directive Ideas for the Rider Scores

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ere are the directive ideas to the collective marks for rider in the 2011 US Equestrian Federation dressage tests, Training through Fourth Levels. These directive ideas are also available on the USEF’s Web site, usef.org. Rider’s Position and Seat • Posture and alignment. Stability, elasticity, weight placement, follow mechanics of gaits. Rider’s Correct and Effective Use of the Aids • Subtle but effective aids—correct basics, accuracy of the exercises. Harmony Between Rider and Horse • Ease and fluency of execution, calmness. Willingness and trust in rider. Overall presentation of test.

judge is looking for in determining the aids score: is your horse being ridden from leg to hand and over his back? is he reliably on the bit and stretched through his topline? Can you produce the balance called for at this level test you are riding? Are your aids for lateral movements correct? Do you remain in the middle of the horse during lateral movements? Do you know how much angle and bend are correct for the test’s

lateral movements? Does your horse perform transitions promptly and without resistance? Can you execute the test exercises accurately and fluently? Are your aids subtle yet effective, reflective of the stability and control in your seat and position? As you can see, the seat/position and aids marks are quite interrelated.

Harmony Between Horse and Rider Te third score in the new rider collective marks is for “harmony between horse and rider.” Harmony encompasses a subtle use of the aids to communicate with the horse and a stable, consistent position that clearly influences the horse positively, allowing complete accuracy in the test patterns and requirements. Te judge is looking for ease and fluency in the execution of the test, with the horse calm and attentive, showing confidence in both the rider and the demands of the test. Te harmony score is a test of the rider’s ability to produce the “happy athlete” or “happy horse” that is now part of the Fei’s verbiage concerning the future of dressage. Te tests and their judging should be a strong advocate for the horse—his physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Te score for harmony is about the relationship between horse and rider. Te horse’s correct training should be reflected in his unstressed, confident appearance; and the same should be true of the rider.

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Again, the three rider scores are closely intertwined: Te rider with a stable and correct seat and position is more able to be in physical harmony with her horse, and the rider with correct and effective aids will have a more harmonious communication system with which to produce the various elements of the tests.

A Positive Direction Te decision to separate the rider collective mark into three distinct scores is a definite move toward making the rider a more important element in the consideration of the performance of a dressage test. You know your horse can’t do it alone, regardless of his talent. You know how important your riding is to the quality of the performance. Te new scores give increased recognition to the rider skills that make quality performances happen and, it is hoped, encourage all dressage riders to concentrate on developing and honing their skills. it is time for riders to celebrate having a few more scores that can reward their hard work. And it is time for everyone to acknowledge, along with the Fei, that it is the riders who are the athletes and therefore largely responsible for the performance of the horse. s Alexsandra “Sandy” Howard is a USEF “S” dressage judge, a member of the USEF Dressage Committee, and a wellknown international-level competitor and trainer. She is based at American Sporthorse in Watsonville, CA.

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Lunge Your Way to Better Riding Seat-lesson tips for riders and instructors By Amber Heintzberger

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t the Spanish Riding School of Vienna, students take seat lessons on the lunge for up to two years before they are allowed to ride independently. A tradition for more than 400 years, the Spanish Riding School’s system has consistently produced riders and trainers of the highest caliber.

try new things,” says Guptill, of east Haddam, Ct. Similarly, teaching a lunge lesson allows the instructor to focus on the rider, Guptill adds. Jeremy Steinberg, of Kirkland, WA, is equally enthusiastic about seat lessons. Steinberg, who last year was named the US equestrian Federation’s

cess. only after you attain a correct position in the saddle can you begin to learn to truly ride dressage—that is, to influence the horse. “Te purpose of the seat lesson is to familiarize the rider with the classical seat and to learn balance on a horse—balance in the classical form— and then, when the initial tension and apprehension are gone, the rider learns to relax,” says USDF instructor/ trainer Committee chair and certification examiner Gerhard Politz, who got his riding and instructor education in his native Germany and in england before settling in Flintridge, CA, in 1987. As the Spanish Riding School’s lengthy lunge-line apprenticeship suggests, mastery of this classical balance is not an overnight process. “if you can have 20 or 30 or 50 seat lessons, so much the better,” says Politz. “Te times you are riding free in the arena can be combined with lunge lessons. A great idea for more advanced riders who are in a program with a good instructor is to get a lunge lesson once a week.” in this article, our experts share lunge-lesson pointers for both students and instructors.

IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU: In lunge lessons, you don’t have to worry about the horse

Fei-level competitor, USDF-certified instructor, and USDF instructor/ trainer Certification Program faculty member Ann Guptill loves both taking and teaching lunge lessons. on the lunge, “What i love is that someone else can do the thinking for me, and i just direct my body. i love the opportunity to approach riding from a different perspective and

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national youth dressage coach, says: “it allows you a chance to simplify the riding experience so you can work on some of the deeper complexities of your seat.”

Seat Lessons Deconstructed As Steinberg points out, learning to sit a horse correctly is a complex pro-

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Te USDF instructor/trainer Certification Program stresses safety at all times when working around horses. Guptill reminds riders to wear AStM/ Sei-approved equestrian headgear with the chin strap properly adjusted and fastened. Politz recommends that beginner riders don body protectors (like those worn by eventers on crosscountry) as well. Te instructor and the horse are of paramount importance in helping to make a seat lesson a safe and productive experience. For starters, the instructor should be skilled in lungeing horses and riders (as required in the USDF certification program), such as in the use of the required equipment, including lunge line, side reins, and lunge whip, Politz says.

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urrent USDF Instructor/Trainer Committee chair Gerhard Politz edited the USDF Lungeing Manual, a workbook for instructors and for anyone who wishes to learn to lunge a horse correctly and safely. The book, which is available from the USDF store, is illustrated with numerous black-and-white drawings showing correct use of equipment, safe ways of holding the lunge line, rider exercises, and more.

Te lunge horse himself needs to be experienced, safe, and reliable, with well-fitting tack, Politz says. Te horse must be comfortable and relaxed moving in side reins and on a correct circle. A suitable lunge horse “should be good-natured and forgiving almost to the point of stoic,” Politz says. “if the rider grips and gets nervous, the horse shouldn’t speed up. Tere are horses that even have the tendency to slow down and take care of the rider in precarious situations; those are ideal for lunge lessons. Te horse also has to be tuned in to the trainer and listen to the voice aids, so if the trainer tells the horse to slow down, he obeys. Tat’s very important.” Conduct the lunge lesson in an enclosed space with good footing, secure fencing, and a quiet environment to minimize distractions and to encourage horse and rider to relax and focus. Steinberg likes to teach lunge lessons in a round pen, thereby eliminating the possibility of another horse’s causing a disruption in a shared arena. “ideally, in a lunge lesson, you are working without stirrups and without reins, so the rider’s comfort with being able to relax into the idea that they are going to have no direct control of the horse they are sitting on can be a lot to ask,” Steinberg says. Guptill likes to outfit her lunge horses with a safety or grab strap, which attaches to the D-rings at the front of the saddle. “We use this to

tie or buckle the reins into so that, when the rider works without reins, the reins can hang on the horse’s neck without the chance of hanging too low or loose,” she explains. “Te rider is told that they may at any time, if needed, stop the horse with the use of the reins and can also use the strap to steady him- or herself in the saddle.”

Establishing Correct Position Seat lessons are a great opportunity to improve your position, but only if you work correctly. Although it may be tempting to get a barn buddy to throw a lunge line on your horse so that you can practice riding around without stirrups and reins, doing so may not help your seat much and could do both you and your horse more harm than good. “Most important is a knowledgeable teacher; just finding a friend to lunge a horse while you go through a few exercises can establish bad habits,” cautions Politz. “What is good, though, is to have a third person hold the lunge for a brief time while the instructor goes to the outside of the circle to see if the rider is in lateral balance—if the rider is in the center of the saddle or has a tendency to slide to the inside or outside of the saddle. if you don’t have a third person, the horse can be halted and the instructor can step behind the horse from time USDF ConneCtion • May 2011

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to time to assess the seat, but it’s better if the horse is in motion.” When Politz begins working with a student on the lunge, “First you want them to learn about distribution of the weight and that the seat bones are equidistant from the center of the saddle, which can be a challenge for some people. People, like horses, are onesided, and they tend to be different in one hip than in the other. if they are allowed to assume their natural inclination, they might collapse one hip a little bit. if that isn’t taken care of in the initial seat lessons, it can become a problem. “Te upper body needs to be perpendicular to the seat bones and the leg stretched down so they don’t develop a chair seat,” Politz continues. “Most riders can maintain the position oK when the horse stands still,

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but once the horse starts walking or trotting, they lean forward to get ahead of the motion and start putting too much weight on the crotch, developing a fork seat. Leaning back would tend to develop a chair seat. in the first few lunge lessons, the teacher should correct the seat before these problems become established habits. As a rule of thumb, viewed from the side, imagine a vertical line from the rider’s shoulder to hip to heel.” erica Poseley, of Watsonville, CA, specializes in giving seat lessons—a niche that she believes sets her apart from the many instructors who rarely focus on this aspect of riders’ development. “Most of the modern trainers haven’t been trained to teach someone on the lunge line,” says Poseley, who also laments the dearth of suitable lunge horses. When Poseley meets a new student, she begins by having the rider walk and trot around the arena so that she can assess the basics: Are the shoulder, hip, and heel aligned? What is the rider’s skill level? Does she sit crooked? is the pelvis in correct neutral position in the saddle, not tilted forward or back? is the rider’s back overarched (hyperextended) or rounded and slumped? Are the stirrups the correct length? (Most dressage riders ride too long, she says.) Poseley readjusts the rider’s position as necessary, even before putting the lunge horse in motion. Te goal in riding, she says, is for the rider to achieve sufficient stability that she neither relies on the reins for balance nor gets pulled out of the saddle if the horse leans against the hand. Her black belt in karate, she says, helped her to understand the concept of being stable and strong without sitting heavily on the horse. “When you watch an upper-level rider, they looked relaxed, but their core muscles are working very hard,” Poseley says. “instructors often tell the rider to use the back, and while the back is involved, it’s really the entire core.”

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The Lesson Politz starts by getting his students comfortable in the correct position, with the legs stretched down and the toes up a bit. He then asks the rider to focus on her breathing and introduces some simple exercises, such as rotating one arm with the other hand on the safety strap, switching arms, and then rotating both arms together. “Tis way the student learns that sitting on a horse is not a static sort of adventure,” Politz explains. “You’re not sitting there like a puppet; you have to be in motion yourself, with suppleness in the hips and arms. Trough suppleness you learn to sit quietly, going with the motion of the horse so the seat doesn’t bounce around in the saddle at the trot and canter. Te movement of the horse can be disconcerting to a rider, causing stiffness. Te rider needs to learn to kind of melt into the movement.” instructors agree that 30 minutes or so is the maximum amount of time on the lunge that most riders can handle. Go much longer and fatigue can set in, causing the rider to develop bad habits while compensating for tired muscles. “For a younger person, you might start with 20 minutes and gradually increase to 30 minutes; someone less athletic might need only fifteen minutes,” says Politz, who recommends a fitness program to someone who is unfit and wants to learn to ride. “even if they occasionally take a ride in the park, they’ll be surprised how physically demanding a lunge lesson can be,” he says. Change direction several times during the lesson to work horse and rider evenly on each side and to avoid fatiguing the horse, Guptill says. “Te instructor has to watch that repetitive work on the circle does not allow the saddle to slip or the rider to sit to the outside of the circle or the outside of the horse’s spine,” she adds. “A good-fitting saddle and a balanced rider will stay in the center of the horse, but the centrifugal force of

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the circle can have an influence on the saddle and rider staying centered. Te instructor, if doing unilateral exercises, must avoid exercises that may sit the rider to the outside.” Guptill notes that the USDF Lungeing Manual (see “Recommended Resource” on page 23) suggests exercises that are helpful to all levels of riders. one of her favorites is to have the rider hold her arms straight out in front at shoulder level. “Tis squares the shoulders over the hips, checking for both lateral and vertical alignment,” she says. “Te rider can both rise and sit in that posture and change from one arm down and one up on each side, looking for overall balance and levelness between left and right sides of the rider. Many variations of that exercise can be developed for specific riders: for example, arms out to the side, one at a time, switch from out and in to over the head, or out to the side in different combinations and in rhythm with the horse.” Steinberg likes to ask the rider to hold the pommel or the grab strap and then to lean back in all three gaits, pulling her seat down into the saddle to get the feeling of being “locked into” the horse’s back and to learn the feeling of the horse’s movement under her seat. “i find this can also train the muscle memory into the body and seat—what it feels like to follow the movement instead of getting jostled around by it,” he says. “Another one is, in the walk, to have

riders lean as far forward and then as far back as possible, to realize the range of movement that is possible for them.” in the trot, Steinberg has riders do lots of arm circles and stretches. “Your arms serve as your balancing poles the same way that a tightrope walker has a balancing pole,” he says. “if we take the arms of a rider and raise and lower them, extend them to the side and then straight up into the air, rotate them in circles both small and big, the riders get a chance to let their arms be disconnected from their seat and what is going on underneath them, which can help immensely in conveying the idea of independence.”

For All Ages, All Stages Whether you’re a novice working on developing correct basics, an instructor searching for more ways to help your students, or an experienced rider who wants to fine-tune your seat, lunge lessons can be extremely beneficial. With the right horse and an experienced instructor to guide you, you too can take full advantage of the opportunity to lunge your way to better riding. s Amber Heintzberger is a freelance writer, photographer, and award-winning author with Anna Ford of Beyond the track: Retraining the Toroughbred from Racehorse to Riding Horse. She lives in New York City with her husband and daughter.

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From Field to Fei: Te Young-Horse Years Part 2: Te work begins By Scott Hassler with emily Covington trust people, to become accustomed to unfamiliar objects, and to relax in new surroundings. All of these are necessary to prepare him to be ridden. Some horses tend to take new things in stride and adjust to new things relatively quickly; these types are often easygoing and not worried about new objects, colors, or changes in their environment. others are very sensitive and easily upset by new things. it is extremely important that you understand your horse’s “interior qualities” and, if he is sensitive, that you take the time needed to instill confidence. Keep your horse’s responses and general reactions in mind as you go along, and know what he needs to help him feel confident for the next step.

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BRIDLE INTRODUCTION: Put a halter on over the bridle so that your young horse can wear it for short periods of time, such as during grooming

now, you are ready to begin preparing your young horse for a successful start under saddle.

Building Trust Te most important thing to gain is the horse’s trust. At this stage, it is critical that each new experience is a positive one. Your youngster will remember everything, good and bad. And you will be asking a lot of him: to

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it’s important to begin desensitizing your youngster to the things that will soon become part of his routine. As an example, if he is reactive to things behind him, you can touch him carefully on the hind legs with a lead rope, perhaps resting it there for a moment. Another technique is to loop a towel around a lower leg, holding an end of the towel in each hand. if he tries to kick out, you won’t be trying to hold on to his leg with your hands, and you can go with his movement until he relaxes about having his hind legs touched and lifted.

Introducing Tack and Equipment Before you introduce your young horse to tack, you’ll want him to get accustomed to being handled all over his head and ears and around the girth and saddle areas.

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TOWEL METHOD: Safer way to accustom the horse to having his legs handled and feet lifted

When he is comfortable being touched and groomed, it’s time to put a bridle on. Adjust it for proper fit first; then put a halter on over top. Let him get used to chewing the bit, perhaps while you groom him. You can carefully move objects around and over his head so he gets used to that. Keep everything relaxed and low-key and the bridling sessions short. other desensitizing techniques include putting on a blanket or cooler, getting the horse accustomed to having his legs wrapped, and rubbing his legs gently with splint boots. try tying a polo wrap gently around his barrel to give him his first sensation of being girthed. Gradually snug up the wrap as he relaxes. When things progress and your horse is calm, you can start to slowly lift a saddle over his back. Work in a stall or another safe place with good, secure footing. enlist a helper: one person stands at the horse’s head while the other handles the saddle and girth. Make the girth moderately snug; too tight or too loose can scare a horse. As your horse accepts some pressure on the girth, you can walk him a step or two. i like to bend the horse left and right to let him feel the differences in pressure created by the saddle and the girth. As always, your goal is to instill trust in your young horse.

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ast month, i spoke of having a proper foundation prior to starting your young horse: establishing that he is physically and mentally ready to begin his training and that his feet, teeth, and general condition are all appropriate for the work that will soon be expected of him.


Accepting Changes in Surroundings Your young horse needs to learn to remain calm if your body language or voice changes. occasionally move more quickly or make your voice louder so that he accepts that and is not scared of you. Does he remain calm if you jump up and down beside him? Remember, you will soon be swinging up on his back. Young horses also must learn to handle noises and visual distractions— not that we expect them to stand quietly if we open an umbrella in their faces, but that we want them to learn not to be rattled by wheelbarrows, chairs, and other everyday sights. Use your own judgment as to what is good horsemanship. Your goal is for your youngster to be able to handle changes in his environment and to trust that you will keep him safe.

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i see too many people giving young horses food or sugar treats. Horses that learn to look for treats can become nippy, aggressive, or inappropriately “in your face.” An occasional treat as a reward is fine—say, a little sugar after bridling so the horse learns to chew the bit and relax—but that is about it at this stage. Te greatest reward your youngster can have is confidence and trust in you as a partner. s Next month: Lungeing. Scott Hassler has been the US Equestrian Federation’s national young dressage-horse coach since 2006. He co-chairs the USDF Sport Horse Committee and is a member of the USEF Dressage Committee, the USEF Breeding Committee, and the USEF Strategic Planning Committee. He is the director of training at Hassler Dressage at Riveredge, Chesapeake City, MD; and he has coached numerous champions from the FEI Young Horse classes to Grand Prix. Emily Covington works for Hassler Dressage in the fields of media and design. She is an active rider and has started and trained many young dressage horses. USDF ConneCtion • May 2011

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Sidelined by injury or other physical setback? You’re not alone. Here’s how some determined dressage riders got back in the saddle.

STRONG IN THE SADDLE: FEI-level competitor Rikki Levine (shown aboard her Dutch gelding, Luxor) chose fitness training and other nonsurgical methods to manage her back pain and sciatica

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o see Claudia Coombs schooling tempi changes on her Tird level gelding, Corey, you’d never guess that she has some significant hardware holding her together. to date, she’s had six hip-replacement surgeries to address a rare form of osteomalacia, which in her case causes the bone in her hips to gradually deteriorate. Tough she uses a cane for walking long distances, the 53-year-old rides several horses each day, cleans stalls, and sees to the countless details involved in managing Green Ridge Farm, her 25-acre property in Fremont, nC. Coombs spent seven years on crutches before she could have her first hip replacement at age seventeen, but her passion for horses only grew. “i did halter showing and taught myself to do sidesaddle bareback, because i couldn’t get my legs around the horse,” she says. “if you love it enough, you find a way.” once she was able to ride again, Coombs did the unthinkable: She took up eventing. (Some years and several falls later, she now concentrates solely on dressage, though she’s also done carriage driving.) Tanks to advancements in medical technology, today’s joint replacements last anywhere from thirteen to fifteen years before needing “revision.” “Tey used to put them in with glue,” says Coombs. “now they use porous titanium.” When we talked with Coombs, she was getting ready to have her left hip revised. “When they did the right one last year, they also found out that my pelvis was broken in two places, so it ended up being an eight-hour surgery. i have a very high tolerance for pain,” she adds with a laugh. Pain is not something traditionally associated with dressage, but weekend riders and serious competitors alike will put up with just about anything—from aching backs to potentially career-ending injuries—to be able to continue to ride. how they do it is testament to their drive and perseverance, sometimes against their doctors’ wishes. here’s a look at how some determined dressage riders have gotten back in the saddle, as well as advice from a physician who specializes in equestrians.

Oh, My Aching Back Until last June, Rikki levine had experienced little more than the usual stresses and strains that go with being competitive in the dressage arena. Ten, in a lesson with her trainer, San Diego-based Shannon Peters, she experienced a sudden, searing pain that extended from her lower back down to her toes. “it was like an electric shock,” levine remembers. “i thought i must have just tensed my back, so i did what i could to loosen it up, but it happened again.”

levine, who lives in southern California and competes at Prix St. Georges and intermediate i with her seventeenhand Dutch gelding, luxor, later learned that the source of her distress was one or more pinched nerves caused by severely loosened ligaments in her lumbar spine—and that the only remedy might be fusing together several of the vertebrae. instead, levine opted to step up an already-intense fourday-a-week regimen of Pilates and workouts with a personal trainer to strengthen the muscles of her lower back and core, supplemented by general epidurals as needed to stave off pain and inflammation. “not riding,” levine says, “is not an option.” Germany-based Catherine haddad, an alternate for the US dressage team at the 2010 alltech Fei World equestrian Games with her hanoverian gelding, Winyamaro, understands the desire to avoid surgery. in 2008 she ruptured a disc in her back—“right in the middle of World Cup season!” she says. “i had to take a break from competing in order to get the inflammation in my sciatic nerve under control.” She refused surgery, even though it was recommended. “i’m happy about that decision,” she says.

Dealing with Injuries Dr. Craig Ferrell, of Franklin, tn, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and recreational polo player who has been the US equestrian team’s physician since 1996, believes that dressage riders have a similar pattern of injuries to the other olympic equestrian disciplines. “Tey just don’t seem to suffer them with the same frequency,” he says. lately, though, accounts of injuries to high-profile dressage riders have been making headlines with alarming regularity. First was olympian Courtney King Dye’s fall and resulting traumatic brain injury in March 2010. Ten olympian Guenter Seidel fractured his pelvis in Germany last June when his mount, the nine-year-old Dutch gelding U ii, took off bucking at the start of a training session. it’s believed that Seidel hit the saddle with such a high degree of force that he sustained what’s called an “open book” fracture, in which the pelvic bones split open in front, tearing tissue along the way. he was transported by helicopter to a hospital for emergency surgery. With a plate and four screws holding his pelvis together, Seidel spent ten days in intensive care, where specialists also tended to several broken ribs and a collapsed lung. Troughout his ordeal, there was never a question in Seidel’s mind about whether he would ride again. Despite having to return to Germany in october for a second surgery (“Tey decided with the kind of sport i do that i need USDF ConneCtion

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flexibility, so they removed the plate and screws,” he says), he made his show-ring comeback at the Dressage affaire in Del Mar, Ca, in March, winning the Grand Prix Freestyle with U ii; and another trip to europe is in the works. of his recovery, he says, “i’m a little ahead of the game right now, which is great.” a third dressage olympian, idaho-based Debbie McDonald, says she still suffers from problems associated with injuries she incurred in the 1988 riding accident that left her with a chipped vertebra in her neck, a broken rib, and a ruptured spleen, and effectively ended her jumping career. She can now add a concussion and whiplash to the list, suffered when she was thrown from a horse in February. in addition to having rheumatoid arthritis, she’s also had surgeries to repair damaged shoulders and a torn meniscus in her knee. “Tere are things now that i just cannot do with my upper body,” McDonald says.

Butting Heads with Doctors SMOOTH RIDE: With double hip replacements, Claudia Coombs finds dressage easier aboard Tennessee Walkers. She’s pictured riding her mare Adonis’s Penny Ante, whom she lost to cancer last year.

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sation with her pain-management specialist: “he asked me, ‘Can’t you do something else?’ and i said, ‘What, like ride a bike? i don’t think so.’” Coombs says she’s happy she’s found a surgeon who not only can manage her unique medical condition but who also trusts her to tell him when her pain is too much. “Tough he’s never told me not to ride, he did tell me, ‘try not to fall off, and try not to bounce,’” she says. “When doctors advised me not to ride, i’d just tell them, ‘Tat’s nice of you to say, but i’m not going to stop.’” (Besides giving up jumping, Coombs did make one other concession: She now rides only tennessee Walkers. “Te gaited horses are very smooth,” she says, “and i can do the same things in dressage with them.”) Ferrell, who is also a professor of orthopedics at Vanderbilt University in nashville and chair of the Fei Medical Committee, can appreciate the predicament of injured and ailing riders. “Recovering from an injury, whether traumatic or as a result of overuse, can be frustratingly slow,” he explains. “it’s important to find a physician who, if not a rider himself, is experienced in treating riders and understands the demands of riding.” it can take a little persistence to turn a physician into an

ally. levine tried without success to get her doctor to watch her ride so that he could understand the demands the sport requires. “i finally brought a DVD to his office and made him sit there while we watched it on his computer,” she says. “he said, ‘oh,’ and then ‘ooohhhh…that’s a big horse!’”

Serious About Fitness Seidel began physical therapy while he was still hospitalized, progressing to exercises done in a pool. in December, he began working with trainer Jason Waiton at ezia human Performance near San Diego. two to three times a week they do a combination of therapeutic and strengthening sessions. Waiton marvels at Seidel’s physical and mental strength. “We see a lot of different types of athletes, and regardless of their status you’ll get some who don’t want to do certain things,” says Waiton. “But Guenter will do anything and everything it takes to get back on the horse and be competitive. Sometimes he comes in, and i know he’s in pain, and i’ll ask, ‘Do you need a therapy session more than a strengthtraining session?’ and he says, ‘no, let’s work through this.’ not many athletes would turn that down.” Says Seidel: “i was a little naïve in thinking that i could just get on the horse and do my thing and forget all about it.

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But with an injury like this, you lose balance and strength. having someone there who knows how to push you and how much they can push is very good.” But he does have to take things slow at times: “U ii has a very bouncy trot!” haddad’s back injury inspired her to change her routine. “For almost two years, i avoided sitting whenever possible,” she explains. “i walked to work and added an extra round of power walking in the forest in the afternoons. i started stretching every evening. i stopped running and doing great numbers of situps but added a lot more swimming to my fitness program.” after working with a physical therapist, she now does 30 to 45 minutes of sidestroke two to three times a week as well as strengthening exercises with a personal trainer. “i need to be as fit, elastic, and strong as i expect my horses to be,” she says. McDonald admits that, after a full schedule of riding and teaching, working out is not always high on her list of priorities. “at the end of the day i’d like to just plop down with a glass of wine,” she laughs. “But i’ll go and do my 45 minutes on the elliptical and some weights.”

to. McDonald, who’s 56, says, “one of the hardest parts of aging is that mentally you think you should be able to do something, but physically it just isn’t possible. When i was younger i would clean a ton of stalls and pick up heavy things without understanding what muscle groups to use. now when i’m working with young people, i tell them that’s part of the deal—you need to try to be an athlete as well. Figure out what’s going to keep your shoulders and your back healthy.” at 59, levine is determined that her back problems won’t stop her—at least for now. “if i can, i’m going to ride another ten years,” she says. “When i physically don’t have the strength to continue, then i’ll quit, because i don’t want to be a bad rider. But i don’t see why i can’t bite the bullet and get through this!” Ferrell is all for equestrians continuing to do what they love, with one caveat: “Dressage riders do get injured, sometimes severely. Wear a certified helmet every time you ride. “Use your head,” he adds. “your brain should be bigger than your horse’s.” s

The Aging Rider

Kelly Sanchez is a full-time freelance journalist and a parttime dressage rider who lives near Los Angeles with her husband and two sons. After writing this story, she swears she’ll never again complain about minor aches and pains.

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appreciate anyone who comes and wants to learn, period. i fully understand that not every rider rides the same and not every horse can do the same. But we can teach every horse something and make every horse a little better, and i think every rider who wants to learn is able to learn more.” Tus runs the teaching philosophy of Fei-level instructor/trainer, Fei 4* dressage judge, and sport-horse breeder liselotte “lilo” Fore, clinician for the 2011-2012 FarmVet/ USDF adult Clinic Series, which kicks off this fall. (For the schedule, see “Te 2011-2012 FarmVet/USDF adult Clinic Series” on the next page.)

Symposium vs. Clinic along with Fei 5* judge Gary Rockwell, the German-born Fore, who now calls Santa Rosa, Ca, home, conducted last year’s adequan/USDF national Dressage Symposium in Jacksonville, Fl (see “Te Bridge,” February). although the symposium and adult-clinic formats are similar, the clinics will have a different focus, according to Fore. “at symposiums, you use the riders mainly as guinea pigs,” Fore says. “you’re not getting totally into the nitty-

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gritty details of it, where in these clinics i hope to be able to make a point—not just flowing over the training of the horses, but really going into details.” Tose details, she says, will focus on the basics. “i want riders and auditors to understand that one cannot skip true basics without somewhere down the line hitting a roadblock. and then if you do hit that roadblock, not just to force yourself through that roadblock but to step back and find the reason why that roadblock occurred.” in a symposium setting, a roadblock would mean a detour. “i would talk about it and probably, so that we don’t just sit there on that one spot, would pick something else. But i would definitely mention it and say, ‘But this one needs a little bit more time for me to correct. ’ ” But in a clinic setting, Fore would instead spend the time getting to the root of the problem, even if it is not quite what the rider had expected to be working on. “What i would like people to realize is that most of us, when we give clinics, seminars, and symposiums, there is only one thing we want, and that is for them to improve,” Fore says. “Sometimes it takes a little bit from them to trust us—to make sure that we need to maybe change certain

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things. For instance, a person coming into the ring says, ‘i want to work on piaffe.’ Well, i’m looking at the rider and i’m seeing that the horse is not on the bit. Well, guess what. What i then say is, ‘you know, that’s a great goal to have, but let’s just see if we could improve the horse’s throughness and then we see how far we can go.’ or riders want to show Tird level but they have no [flying] changes.” Fore realizes that auditors must be equally patient. “i think sometimes, watching dressage in the ring, it’s like molasses running down the wall,” she quips. “Unless you’re sitting on the horse yourself, sometimes it can be a little bit frustrating for people to sit on the benches and watch riders having to do something over and over again. But we as clinicians are not going to make the riders do something which we think they maybe shouldn’t yet be doing, just because the auditors are on the benches. What we try to do, at least, is make sure that the auditors know why we couldn’t progress further than that today, and what needs to be achieved before we can go on to that next exercise. “We have to make ourselves understand that the horses are the most important part,” Fore continues. “We have to speak for the horses first. So just because there is a rider who wants to do certain things and there are auditors on the side who want to see certain things, we are not going to force the horses to be able to do certain things just because of them.” Tat patience, of course, needs to go both ways. When she is teaching, “i try to be as patient as i can,” Fore says. “once in a while i get a little, um, strong, but only because i feel like a rider could do it, and i feel like a little more effort could be given to make it better.” in teaching both horses and humans, she says, “you need to know when to push and you need to know when to back off. But sometimes you do have to push a little bit to be able to get something done.” Fore’s final observation on teaching and training: “you have to keep a sense of humor to work with horses. i tell you what: you better keep a sense of humor also to work with people!”

The Riding Teacher Fore describes herself as a rider first and foremost. “Riding is my love. When i’m on the horse, i’m probably the happiest person on earth,” she says. even during her fourteen-hour days, Fore makes the time to ride. “i ride every day i’m at home. i’m not a spring chicken any more [she’s 67], but i can outride a lot of 20-year-olds.” Fore is no stranger to the finer points of dressage instruction: She is an examiner in the USDF instructor/trainer Certification Program and a past chair of the USDF instructor

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ere is the schedule of the adult clinics with Lilo Fore. There will be one clinic in each of USDF’s nine regions. The clinics are open to auditors of all ages, but riders must be aged 22 or older. For more information, including rider applications and auditor registration, go to usdf.org/ education/clinics/adult. • Region 8, October 22-23, 2011 – Sugar Hill Farm, Victor, NY • Region 4, November 5-6, 2011 – Providence Farm, Palmyra, NE • Region 9, March 3-4, 2012 – Stormin G Ranch, College Station, TX • Region 5, April 21-22, 2012 – Golden Spike Event Center, Weber, UT • Region 3, May 5-6, 2012 – Shannondale Farm, Alpharetta, GA

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trainer Committee. her combined riding and instructing expertise allow her to view her teaching as an extension of her riding. “Te reason i got into teaching is the fact that i do love horses. i’ve seen a lot of riding and a lot of horses being a little bit misused—not because riders want to be mean to horses or they want to be brutal; it’s more through ignorance. i felt that when i grew through my own riding skills and i became, well, a quite good rider, i really do feel that i can think myself and feel myself into a horse very, very much. i feel like i know what they’re thinking. i feel like i know what they’re feeling. i wanted to be able to share that.” Because of this ability, Fore teaches as if she is riding. “When i teach, i feel like i am on top of the horse,” she explains. “i literally teach like i am sitting on the horse and feel exactly what happens. i’m turning the rider into my tool. i make this rider become partly me. it maybe sounds a little bit corny, but the horses tell me what they need. and i just watch them and listen to them, and i teach accordingly.”

Goals For the USDF adult clinics, “My expectation is that every horse leaves the arena better from the way it entered, and to make every rider understand a little bit more of what they were trying to achieve,” Fore says. “i want them to get out of the clinic and say, ‘you know, i learned something.’ if it’s just one thing, i will be happy.” She hopes that the auditors will have similar experiences: “i want the auditors to understand and learn something. if they are going away with one thing learned, in my opinion that’s been a good clinic.” s Katherine Walcott is a freelance writer based in Fourmile, AL. USDF ConneCtion

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future generations. All ponies accepted for registry must undergo an inspection and be DnA-typed. Stallions accepted into the nASPR undergo rigorous testing plus additional performance and progeny requirements. All-Breeds awards offered: USDF open performance and dressage sport-horse breeding categories. How to participate: Te horse must be registered with the northAmerican Sportpony Registry, and the owner must be a nASPR member in good standing. Organization contact info: NorthAmerican Sportpony Registry: americansportpony.com or (406) 7345499. s

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was on the top of the world in 2006 after winning back-to-back Great American/USDF Regional reserve titles at training and First Levels on a mare i’d bred, raised, and trained. But when i competed at Second Level the following year, i learned that i hadn’t ventured up the levels properly. i’d only focused on movements and transitions in the tests, and our scores suffered as a result. i searched for the right way to fill the gap in my dressage education. Feeling somewhat desperate at the realization that for 25 years i’d always let something get in the way of my

and be a client. Don’t give up your career. You’ll have more opportunity to observe, ask questions, and possibly ride upper-level horses as a client than as a worker.” i took Heidi’s advice. But despite my good job, four wonderful young horses, great facility, and supportive family, i still felt unhappy and impatient. However, my priorities were soon to change. After Tanksgiving in 2007, i was diagnosed with stage 3C ovarian cancer. Life suddenly became a succession of surgery, rounds of chemotherapy, and reading up on the disease’s disappointing survival rates, followed by being laid off from my job and then my husband’s layoff the following year. During the months of treatment, i had time to review my habits of never being content, of incessantly creating new goals, and of never acknowledging or enjoying an accomplishment. i believe that stress, SEWING UP THE SILVER: Te writer showing Lalique at Prix St. Georges overcommitting, and lack of riding goals, i considered solutions as contentment had a lot to do with my extreme as quitting my job to become condition. i resolved to make some a trainer’s assistant and apprenticing changes for whatever time i had left, abroad. be it months or years. Luckily, trainer and USeF “R” every day during treatment, i judge Heidi Gaian gave me a piece of focused on what i was grateful for— sage advice. She said: “Keep your job family, friends, my beautiful horses,

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the chemo, and that i was alive. i thought about things i love—a perfect canter-walk transition, a foal’s whiskery muzzle, and my husband’s button nose. Finally, the chemo was over. Yoga, walking, and massage helped to restore my confidence, balance, and strength. Slowly, i started riding my show horse and later my younger horses. Ten came the opportunity: one of my instructors lobbied a friend and fellow client to let me ride her Grand Prix-level KWPn mare, Lalique. Late in 2008, at our first show, i completed the Tird Level rides to earn my USDF bronze medal. Te following season, “Lali” helped me to earn my USDF silver medal. Warming up for a class on that horse elicits overwhelming feelings of gratitude that have brought me to tears more than a few times. Lali is kind, generous, well trained, and sensible. She is all of 15.2 hands and has an unusual roach in her back, so no one would pick her out of a lineup as a Grand Prix competitor, but a lifetime of work and training has helped her to blossom. today, i’m more dedicated to my friends. i encourage them to love their riding, to be content, and to find joy in everything. i also encourage owners to be generous with their horses and to help others gain that valuable experience. A supportive conversation or a few moments in the saddle can help someone to understand an elusive concept or feeling. it’s a rewarding experience for all parties. i hope that my story motivates readers to learn more about ovarian cancer. one in 60 women is diagnosed with the disease each year, and only 45 percent will survive five years. Love your horses, friends, and family. Be grateful and content. And i’ll see you in the ring at intermediate ii! s Susan Wren lives in Galt, CA, with her husband, Cliff; two dogs; and four amusing chestnuts.

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GEORGE WILLIAMS

It’s time for a dressage national championships By Janine Malone, USDF Secretary

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ack in 1993, the US equestrian Federation (then the American Horse Shows Association) and the USDF reached an agreement for USDF to run dressage championships in each of its nine regions. Te first championships in the new program were held in 1994. Te 1993 joint committee anticipated that a national dressage championship show would be held once the program got on its feet, with winners from each region being invited to compete head-to-head. From the start, a portion of the regional-championships qualifying fee was designated for a national-championships fund to provide seed money. eighteen years later, national championships still haven’t happened. i was a member of that 1993 committee, and i’ve chaired or been a member of every group to study the issue since then. A 1999 study determined that there was too much variation in quality among the regional events. Tere were other delays as USDF put its energy into the move to Kentucky and the capital campaign to build the national education Center. Te most recent delay, in 2008, was the result of the economic downturn and USDF’s governance restructuring. Meanwhile, the regional-championships program has grown in participation and quality. Te nationalchampionships fund has grown to more than $600,000. While many people remain strong advocates, others believe USDF won’t ever reach consensus on the organizational plan. Some would like to see the championship fund used for educational programs or to reduce USDF fees. Te USDF executive Board believes that the time has come to reach a decision. in March, an online survey was sent to 3,882 competitors who have

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qualified in the last three years to compete in a regional championship. Tis group represents all of the USDF participating members (PMs) who have paid into the fund over the years and who would actually be eligible to compete in a head-to-head event. Te working group that developed the survey planned to analyze the results and send recommendations to the executive Board for consideration at its spring meeting in April. Te eB will in turn make a recommendation to the Board of Governors for consideration at the 2011 USDF convention. While USDF has spun its wheels over the last eighteen years, other breeds and disciplines have tackled similar challenges with amazing results, most notably the US eventing Association and its American eventing Championship. in just a few short years, the AeC has developed into a destination event for competitors of all levels. And the Arabians, hunter/ jumpers, and others have held national championships for many years. if USDF goes forward with a national championships, some people will disagree on the location, timing, and other factors. Te first competition won’t be perfect. not all the best horses will come in any given year. But we will learn from our mistakes and make it better, just as the others have done. Why is dressage the only national discipline—and the largest—not to have national championships for the biggest segment of USDF’s membership—the adult amateurs and open riders who don’t compete at the high-performance level? Why not dressage? s

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rein-tension studies and explains why dynamic tension feels so much different than dead weight. She also takes on another dressage sacred cow—the ideal of “lightness”—and explains, with the help of two respected trainers, why light isn’t always right. in this, our annual horse-health issue, we take on another hot topic: letting performance horses go barefoot. As writer Sharon Biggs points out in “Te Barefoot Contestant” (page 34), the desire to let one’s horses go barefoot springs from the admirable urge to “get back to nature” and to divest one’s horsekeeping of as much artifice as possible. But the “barefoot movement” itself has become polarized, with “barefoot trim” advocates and other strong proponents going up against the horseshoeing mainstream. Google the subject and, i promise you, you’ll wind up so muddled you won’t be able to decide whether your horse needs shoes or not. Tat’s why i asked Sharon to pose that basic question— shoes or barefoot?—to some farriery experts. if you’re wondering whether your horse should lose his shoes for good, our article will give you some useful guidelines on which to base your decision, or to start the conversation with your farrier. Welcome to summer—finally! Wishing you harmonious training and healthy horses.

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he endowment of the Mary Anne McPhail Dressage Chair in equine Sports Medicine in 1997 was heralded as a major step forward in improving not only our sport but also the health and welfare of our horses. Chairholder Dr. Hilary Clayton, a world-renowned equine-biomechanics expert and an accomplished dressage rider in her own right, would apply scientific method to the practice and performance of dressage. it wasn’t long before science ran smack into tradition, otherwise known as the classical-horsemanship texts that are our sport’s equivalent of the complete works of Shakespeare. You may recall the furor over Dr. Clayton’s slow-mo gait-analysis studies and the revelations that 1) the piaffe has no moment of suspension, and 2) the canter pirouette is not three-beat. Te outrage eventually subsided as people accepted the fact that the old Masters didn’t have video technology and were doing the best they could with the tools they had to describe what they felt and saw as they trained and rode. Te dressage world collectively half-halted, took a deep breath, and continued on—until the next blow to the conventional wisdom occurred. Tat would be Dr. Clayton’s revelation in the December 2010/ January 2011 issue of USDF Connection that “good” rein tension aboard a correctly moving, elastic, connected, “through” dressage horse can be as much as five pounds. Te outcry began: Five pounds? My five-pound exercise dumbbells are way heavier than the pressure in my reins. Five pounds must mean that the rider is pulling. in her “Horse-Health Connection” column this month (“Rein Check,” page 22), Dr. Clayton expands on her

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member connection Disenchanted with Showing i found myself nodding in agreement to every word of Cheryl Quinn’s letter (“Dressage Woes: it’s not the economy,” “Member Connection,” March) with regards to the investment versus the rewards in dressage competition. Te average amateur dressage rider either does not have the means or cannot justify the cost to participate in US equestrian Federationlicensed/USDF-recognized shows. After investing in the “right” horse, a well-fitting saddle, the “right” trainer/ instructor, a truck and trailer, show clothing, membership fees, and the expenses of showing, i find myself asking: even if i manage to ride a good test, what do i get in return other than a ribbon, a score, and some comments? Ten there’s the other thing: While USDF does offer opportunities for diverse breeds, if you aren’t riding an imported horse that was bred for

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he following are corrections to the annual awards listings published in the 2010 USDF yearbook (USDF Connection, March 2011). Page 159: First Dance owner/ rider Carol Mavros is from Montana. Page 174: The correct name of bronze medalist Lisa Hall’s mount is Splish Splash. Page 176: The correct name of bronze medalist Heather Petersen’s mount is Prince Yiyi QT. Page 178: An incorrect photo was published of bronze medalist Juan Torres. The correct photo appears here.

dressage, you don’t feel you will be taken seriously, and you might be frowned upon by some. For many, the decision not to show at recognized dressage shows is not so much about the economy as it is the expense and the very low return. Tere is no good reason to

do so unless you have an endless bank account. Dressage competition appears to be for those with big checkbooks and those who make a living riding the horses of those with big checkbooks. Name withheld by request

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he US equestrian Federation executive Committee approved several extraordinary dressage rule changes at its March meeting, some effective immediately. of note: • Curb “chains” on double bridles may be made of metal, leather, or rubber (DR121.3) • noisecanceling ear muffs are permitted in prize-giving ceremonies (DR121.8) • if horse or rider falls during a test, the pair is eliminated from that test (DR122.7) • Half-points (0.5-9.5) will be added to the zero-to-10 scale of marks, effective December 1, 2011 (DR122.8). Te complete list of rule changes is online at usef.org/ documents/rules/ruleChanges/2011/ eCapproved03212011.pdf.

The dressage foundaTion resTrucTures lindgren scholarship

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he Dressage Foundation, Lincoln, ne, has restructured its Major Anders Lindgren Scholarship program so that it may provide scholarships to a greater number of qualified dressage instructors. Since 1996, tDF has offered Lindgren scholarships for instructors to train in europe. Beginning this year, two $2,000 scholarships will be awarded annually to dressage instructors to train for at least one week in the US, preferably with a USDF-certified instructor or an USDF instructor Certification Program faculty member. in addition, one $6,000 scholarship will be awarded annually to a dressage instructor to enable him or her to train for a longer time away from home. Preference is given to USDFcertified instructors, training through Fourth Levels. Te scholarship fund was established in honor of Swedish Maj. Anders Lindgren, a pioneer in US dressage education, who died last year at the age of 85.

AID TO THE TOP: USDF-certified instructor and 2007 Pan Am Games gold medalist Christopher Hickey, the 2003 Lindgren scholarship recipient

Scholarship applications are due by September 30 of each year. For more information, visit dressagefoundation.org or call (402) 434-8585.

The paddock saddlery To close

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ongtime USDF Volunteer of the Year and Youth Volunteer of the Year sponsor Te Paddock Saddlery was slated to close at the end of May, Paddock Saddlery president Lisa Gorretta announced in April. Te well-known dressage and english-riding tack shop, based in Chagrin Falls, oH, maintained a retail store, a website, and a mobile unit, traveling to many top shows. Te Paddock Saddlery was also a fixture at the Dressage at Devon (PA) trade show. in 2007, Te Paddock Saddlery purchased A’Dashi, an equestrianthemed fashion and apparel boutique. Gorretta, a former USDF Region

2 director and former USDF Regional Championships Committee chair, is a member of the US equestrian Federation Dressage Committee, a USeF “R” dressage technical delegate, and an Fei-level dressage rider. www.usdf.org s (859) 971-2277

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“After 25 years, our decision to close Te Paddock Saddlery was not one made easily, but [co-owner] Carey [Smith] and i agreed that it was time for a change and the time was right,” Gorretta said. “We have committed (to select clients and vendors) continued service and representation; some new interesting proposals have already surfaced that, frankly, we hadn’t even considered before now. Because our passion and commitment to equestrian sport remains strong even after all these years, i would expect to be making some announcements about our future endeavors in the not-distant future.”

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each member baked and decorated cupcakes and sold them at the championships (for up to $10 apiece) to raise funds for the group. Tis idea might be useful for a variety of groups. Tere could even be a prize for the most money earned.

s an athlete, you need highquality nutrition to fuel your efforts. Particularly if you spend several hours a day riding and doing barn chores, your body must be well fed to keep performing at its best. new York City-based Mary Hartley, RD, MPH, of CalorieCount. com, offers the following tips: Consume enough calories. You need calories to help gain muscle, offset fatigue, enhance energy-generating metabolic pathways, increase oxygen transport, and recover rapidly between rides. Choose energy-sustaining foods. Good snacks include trail mix made with dried fruit, cereal, nuts, seeds, and bits of candy; fresh or dried fruit; and high-quality energy bars. Eat protein. Active people need protein. After working your muscles hard at the barn, fuel them with a diet that is adequate in calories and protein, high in carbohydrates (get your carbs from nutritious foods, not from candy or other “empty calorie” sources), and low in fat. —Jennifer Walker

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rom Sherry Guess, past USDF GMO Committee chair and Oklahoma Dressage Society board member: Here’s a clever and catchy fund-raising idea that the Region 9 junior/young riders used at their Regional Championships: the Cupcake Wars.

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he 2012 Reem Acra Fei World Cup Dressage Final will be held in ’s-Hertogenbosch, the netherlands, April 18-22, 2012.

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a Top Trainer’s book picks

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indy Sydnor is a Grand Prixlevel rider, a USeF “R” dressage judge, and an examiner in the USDF instructor Certification Program. She owns and operates Braeburn Farm in Snow Camp, nC. Pick 1: Te Complete Training of Horse and Rider by Alois Podhajsky (Wilshire Book Company, 1979) i always recommend this to riders because i think Podhajsky keeps the priorities in their correct order: forward, straight, riding from behind into the contact, and how to correctly build the muscular of the horse so that he can do the job. Pick 2: Give Your Horse a Chance: A Classic Work on the Training of Horse and Rider by Lt. Col. A. L. d’endrödy (trafalgar Square, 1999) My aunt gave me this book as a teenager. it really made me understand that it’s important to listen to your horse and to be fair to him. i think that principle tends to get lost today. —Sharon Biggs

o’connor recommended To head us evenTing Team

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urrent US equestrian Federation president and 2000 US olympic eventing individual gold medalist David o’Connor, of Te Plains, VA, has been recommended to succeed Capt. Mark Phillips in

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2013 as the US eventing chef d’équipe and technical advisor, the USeF announced in April. Te recommendation was made by the USeF eventing eligible Athletes Committee and the eventing High Performance Committee. From a pool of nine applications, o’Connor and 2004 British olympic eventing individual gold medalist Leslie Law were short-listed. Te USeF High Performance Working Group will review the recommendation before presenting it to the USeF executive Committee for final approval.

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from the USDF online store. Te competition-management flash drive, produced by USDF, contains all the USDF forms, documents, and information you need to manage your USeF-licensed/ USDF-recognized competition. Te flash drive comes with an automatic update program installed so that you’ll always have the latest information and forms. Te flash drive is an invaluable resource for any competition manager or secretary. Get yours from the USDF online store for $15. Want more information? Visit the competitionmanagement pages on the website under the heading Competition, or contact the USDF office at competitions@usdf.org.

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SDF congratulates its newest certified instructor/trainers:

Training–Second Level Michael Bragdell, Colora, MD Camilla Fritze, Malibu, CA Jennifer Grant, Franklin, oH Katherine Nelson, new Freedom, PA. Tird–Fourth Levels Laurie Hedlund, Claremore, oK. www.usdf.org s (859) 971-2277

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Te role of the inside rein is both misunderstood and vitally important By Margaret Freeman

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he inside rein often seems a taboo subject in dressage, leaving riders to wonder just what they should do with it, if anything. We’re continually told to ride from inside leg to outside rein, but where does that leave the inside hand? is it overused, underused, or not supposed to be used at all?

in fact, the inside rein has many uses, both direct and subtle. it can lead, steer, bend, flex, supple, and round, depending on where the horse and rider are in their training. in this article, four USDF-certified instructor/trainers explain the many roles— both leading and supporting—of the much-misunderstood inside rein.

Inside, Outside

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“Te inside rein’s first job is to create an inside,” says USDF instructor Certification Program faculty member Rachel Saavedra, of San Ramon, CA. “Te inside rein is the aid that initiates inside flexion of the poll. Without the inside rein, there is no inside and therefore there is no outside!” “Both reins are equally important,” says Candy Allen, of Gainesville, VA, a certified instructor/trainer through Fourth Level. “While we should be able to ride circles, shoulders-in, and halfpasses by releasing the inside rein and thereby proving the horse is on the outside rein, that is only achieved if at first we have an even connection. You can’t have an even connection if you don’t have two reins to straighten the horse.” “All our aids in dressage are interde-

Correct Use of the Inside Rein “Te inside hand is in the correct (neutral) position when it is in a straight line to the bit, as viewed from both the side and the top, with the thumb up and the elbow by the rider’s hip,” says Morris. “on a curved line, the outside hand should be slightly in front of the inside hand. Te wrist should be straight and the whole arm relaxed all the way to the fingers. Te fingers can move to encourage the horse to stay flexed and have a soft feeling in the rein, rather than a dull pull, and to keep chewing on the bit.” When the horse responds to a rein aid, the inside hand softens and returns to a neutral position, Morris adds. Young horses are started with lateral aids (inside rein and leg), Allen explains. “At first we work toward even connection in both reins, which happens as we achieve straightness. We start heading toward diagonal aids of inside leg to outside rein with different types of leg-yields.” Te release of the inside hand can be used as a reward to the horse for something well done, as a very literal way of asking the horse to take the outside rein, and as a test to see if the horse is on the outside rein, Al-

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pendent,” says Jessica van eyck, of Bondville, nH, a certified instructor/ trainer through Fourth Level. “our seat, both legs, and both reins are all necessary to complete the cycle of aids that allows the energy of the horse to flow through. even though we talk about riding from inside leg to the outside rein, the inside rein has its own distinct and necessary role.” “either rein should receive energy from both hind legs, either directly or diagonally,” says Annie Morris, of Lebanon, Ct, a certified instructor/ trainer through Fourth Level. in addition, Morris says, the inside hand is for flexing the horse at the poll; bending the horse in the neck; half-halting; and keeping the jaw, poll, and neck soft and supple.


len says: “When the horse is straight and therefore even in both reins, we should be able to release that inside rein and maintain balance.” “Te momentary release of the inside rein [known as überstreichen] should not lead riders to believe that the inside rein shouldn’t be used, but that when the inside rein is used well, it can ask the other aids to cover for it, to maintain its influence during its absence for a few strides at a time,” Saavedra adds.

Common Inside-Rein Faux Pas

MISUSE: Bringing the inside hand too close to the rider’s body can restrict the horse’s neck and block the cycle of the aids

Van eyck identifies three prevalent misuses of the inside rein: • Attempting to pull on the inside rein without the support of the inside leg, thereby causing the horse to “fall” on the inside shoulder and escape through the outside shoulder, rendering him crooked. Much of the time, riders who make this mistake are falling to the inside of the circle. [

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• Using an indirect inside rein (with the hand crossing over the withers) instead of lifting the horse up from the rider’s inside leg. Doing so blocks the horse’s inside hind leg from being able to step under his body. often seen with riders who are twisting in the saddle. • trying to make the horse “rounder” by using the inside rein, but instead causing the horse to become crooked and breaking the “bridge” from back to front. Te rider may tend to be collapsed in her body and not use her core and her back to support the horse. Van eyck describes a former lesson horse that would turn himself completely in the opposite direction, pretzel fashion, if the rider pulled on the inside rein with no back-up aids. Students quickly learned to use “cooperative aids” if they wanted to be able to steer, let alone keep the horse from falling through the outside shoulder.

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“to say the inside hand never pulls is a little optimistic,” says Morris. “But when the horse yields the flexion and is going with good energy on the line of travel, the inside hand is free to receive that energy over his back, participating in the circle of the aids, and therefore can be used without taking back at all. Tis is the soft and effective feeling we look for.” According to Saavedra, the dressage-training progression for both horse and rider makes the effect of the inside rein more and more subtle, so that eventually the inside rein may not feel so necessary. But when you start to school something new, you’ll need the influence of the inside rein again, she says. “if anyone tells riders not to use their inside rein, they are making the task of learning to ride infinitely more difficult,” says Saavedra. “For those learning or still training their horses— which is most of the riding world— the inside rein is used actively with a squeeze of the finger or a turning of the wrist to either initiate or maintain

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both inside flexion, inside bend, and inside suppleness.” “no one should rule out the use of an entire limb,” Saavedra continues. “Tere is a lot to learn about using the inside rein and using it well. it can be overused to detriment, but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be used at all. it means we should spend more time educating about its proper use.”

Inside-Rein Exercises Tese three exercises will help to supple your horse and develop the connection to the outside rein so that your inside rein can play a soft, supporting role, our experts say. Exercise 1: Flexion and crest flip How much inside hand do you actually need? try this exercise: At the halt, with your horse on the bit, flex him slightly at the poll to the left. Your left hand (the inside hand in this example) creates the flexion. if closing your fingers isn’t enough to produce the desired flexion, then your hand may come to the left; however, keep the outside rein connected. Flex just enough that your horse’s crest flips to the left (this can be subtle and not easy to see on some horses; it’s easier to discern on cresty-necked horses). Return to the starting position and repeat the flexion exercise to the right. Te crest flip is a dead giveaway for the correct flexion. Be sure to allow enough with the outside rein that your horse can flex at the poll, and take care not to overbend the neck (if this happens, you may be allowing too much on the outside rein or taking too much on the inside) or to twist the head (if the poll is in and the nose is out, you have too much pressure on the outside rein; if the poll is out and the nose is in, your horse is not giving in the jaw, and you may need to manipulate the bit or start again). You will find that the amount of flexion needed to flip the crest is very small. After you find the crest-flipflexion sweet spot in both directions, see if you can achieve it using less in-


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side hand—perhaps just by closing your fingers. You can do this exercise at the walk and trot as well, changing the flexion slowly and trying to achieve it with minimal aids. As you practice changing the flexion, keep your inside leg (inside to the flexion) long and the gait in the correct rhythm.

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even the canter (with simple changes or flying changes before the shoulders-in). 1. Begin a three-loop serpentine. Focus on feeling that your horse is bent around your inside leg while your inside leg lifts him up to the outside rein so that your outside aids can turn him. Te inside rein should be softly supporting the bend. 2. As you change direction after the first loop, exaggerate the change of bend by riding shoulder-in in the new direction on the straight line before starting the next loop. Your goal is to be able to lighten your new inside rein for a stride or two without losing the bend, balance, or tempo. 3. Repeat step 2 when you change the bend again after the second loop. 4. As you and your horse get the hang of this exercise, challenge yourselves by riding a serpentine with four, five, or six loops. s Margaret Freeman, of Mt. Kisco, NY, is a USEF “S” dressage judge.

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Rein Check On contact, rein tension, and the myth of lightness By Hilary M. Clayton, BVMS, PhD, DACVSMR, MRCVS

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y previous column (“HorseHealth Connection,” December 2010/January 2011) described the findings of a study designed to measure the amount of tension in side reins and how their length and elasticity affect the horse’s contact and, consequently, the amount of tension in the reins.

Regardless of the length or type of side reins, the tension showed an undulating pattern, with higher tension during the diagonal stance (limbs on the ground) phases of the trot and lower tension during the suspension phases. Te reason for the undulating pattern is that the horse’s head and neck nod downward slightly during each diagonal stance phase; and as the head nods downward, the horse pushes against the bit, causing a measurable increase in rein tension. none of the horses in the study was reluctant to go forward or tried to avoid contact with the bit. interestingly, all of the horses showed similar amounts of siderein tension, which supports the idea that it was a mechanical effect of the head and neck movements rather than individual horses showing a preference for taking more or less contact with THE NEcK IN AcTION: Nartan, ridden by Katherine Bateson-Chandler the reins. What at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, is working correctly on was surprising, the bit: Te appearance of a hollow triangle at the base of the neck indihowever, was cates relaxed “under neck” muscles, while the bulge on the side of the neck the amount of above the vertebrae shows that the correct muscles are helping to support tension. When the weight of his neck and head.

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the length of an inelastic side rein was adjusted to match the length of the horse’s neck in a neutral standing position, the regular increases in tension reached about two pounds. if the side reins were shortened by four inches, tension was about six pounds. When we add a rider into the equation, several aspects of rein contact may change. tension may result from the horse pushing against the bit or from the rider pulling on the reins. A novice rider who has not yet developed an independent seat has an irregular pattern of rein tension: Tere are periods when the reins are loose and the typical undulating pattern of rein tension disappears. At other times, rein tension increases because the rider is using the reins to give an aid or is relying on the reins to compensate for a momentary loss of balance. it is only when the rider has a secure, independent seat and is able to maintain a consistent contact with the reins that we see a regular pattern of undulations in rein tension that resembles the pattern seen with side reins. one of my consistent findings over many research studies describing the rider’s interaction with the horse is that horses perform better when the rider’s actions are consistent and predictable from the horse’s standpoint. Terefore, the rider’s ability to receive the horse’s contact with a steady hand is paramount in encouraging the horse to relax his neck and seek the bit.

The Question of Lightness As dressage riders and trainers, we value the quality of lightness; but when i measure the amount of tension associated with a contact that feels correct to an experienced rider, it oscillates from about one pound to five pounds. Although five pounds sounds like a lot of tension to hold in your hand, it really doesn’t feel like a lot of weight in a dynamic situation. Some dressage texts lead us to believe that fully trained horses should take only a few ounces of contact with the

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rein. However, this advice is highly subjective and is not supported by actual measurements. Moreover, if rein tension is a consequence of the natural movements of the horse’s relaxed neck, then the mechanics of the motion dictate the amount of tension. So how do we reconcile the requirement for lightness with the actual measurements of rein tension? For starters, “lightness” encompasses much more than just the weight in the reins. in dressage, lightness implies recruit-

ing the muscles of the hip and back to raise the forehand, engaging the muscles of the thoracic sling to elevate the withers, and using the muscles underneath the vertebrae to raise the base of the neck. Development and strengthening of these important muscles requires many years of correct training, which is why dressage training is a gradual process that cannot be rushed, even in a talented horse. Te way a horse carries and supports his neck during training is key

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horse-health connection to ultimately achieving true lightness. Te weight of the horse’s head and neck is cantilevered out in front of the shoulder. Tis weight should be supported primarily by the muscles above the vertebrae and by the elastic nuchal ligament, allowing the muscles on the underside of the neck to relax. When you watch a dressage horse being ridden, you should see a hollow triangle at the base of the neck (relaxed muscles) with a bulging profile on both sides of the neck above the vertebrae,

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as shown in the photo. As training progresses and the muscles become stronger, the horse develops better self-carriage in an uphill balance and with a shorter outline. At this stage, the horse is able to maintain self-carriage if the rider releases the rein. Lightness should not be confused with giving away the reins. Te rider is responsible for holding the reins short enough for the horse to reach to the bit and take an elastic contact with the rider’s hand. overly long reins do not

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allow the horse to find a consistent contact and do not facilitate development of the correct musculature to achieve self-carriage and a correctly muscled topline.

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orrect, elastic contact between the horse’s mouth and the rider’s hand feels pleasingly dynamic and certainly isn’t heavy or “dead”—but it is not feather-light, either. Here’s how two well-known dressage trainers have described the feeling of correct rein contact. FEI-level trainer/competitor and German Bereiter Sabine Schut-Kery says that good contact feels like “a rubber bungee cord between horse and rider.” Riders “often think that a soft feel in the hand is good, when in fact the horse is only responding in the neck and jaw, not coming through the back from the hind legs. Sometimes lower-level riders will be happy with that feel because it seems less resistant to them, but later they will realize they don’t have the whole horse coming from behind through the back to create good contact” (“3, 2, 1…Contact,” August 2009). Second Level USDF-certified instructor/trainer and USDF bronze, silver, and gold medalist Judy Westlake describes correct contact as “a feeling like you caught a fish on a line. You want to have a one- to two-pound fish at the end of your line, taking your line downstream. We don’t want a shark or an 800-pound fish on the line, but we also don’t want a minnow, and we don’t want the river flowing backward instead of forward” (“Clinic,” November 2009).


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Another common mistake is to teach the horse to hold himself behind the contact by shortening his neck. When horses are trained in this way, tension in the reins is reduced by avoiding an honest contact with the bit. Tis type of training is used in many equestrian sports but is incorrect for dressage because it produces a false self-carriage that will not develop the musculature in a way that allows the horse to work from back to front, through his back and neck. it does result in low rein tension, but it is a false lightness because the horse is not accepting the contact. Moreover, in this type of training, rein tension increases markedly during turning or stopping because the reins are used to indicate speed and direction.

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Contact Differences: Rider vs. Side Reins Although the oscillations in rein tension occur in the same rhythm and have the same range of values with a rider as with side reins, the shape of the curves is different. With a rider, tension rises more gradually and the oscillations have a smoother, rounder shape because the flexibility of the rider’s shoulders, elbows, and fingers allows a softer, somewhat elastic feel of the horse’s mouth. A small amount of baseline tension between the rider’s hand and the horse’s mouth is maintained throughout the stride, keeping the reins taut; without it, the reins would jiggle. Te elasticity in the contact is a result of controlled relaxation of the rider’s arms in conjunction with a strong core (the torso, especially the lower abs), with the shoulder blades pulled together firmly. Within this type of elastic contact, the rider can have a subtle conversation with the horse’s mouth that would not be possible if the reins were loose. too much tension in either the rider’s arms or the horse’s jaw muscles also precludes an elastic contact. Figure 1 depicts the effect of the rider’s momentarily giving the reins to test that the horse is in self-carriage

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n the first two articles in this series, i discussed acclimating the young horse to his surroundings and introducing the tack. now we have arrived at a critical stage in his training.

is not always “nice”—overly long, floppy side reins, for example, can scare a young horse—while too tight can be confrontational and claustrophobiainducing.

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Ideal for Lungeing: A Round Pen A round pen can be the ideal place to introduce lungeing because you have a built-in outside “corridor,” but it is not essential. When working with young horses, do your best to anticipate problems so that you can avoid them. Tis is one reason that having a helper can be useful. if your horse likes to stop and spin on the lunge, for instance, and you don’t have a round pen, your helper can use the lunge whip to keep him moving while you are the “post” in the middle, keeping the direction.

Attaching the Line Tere are many ways of attaching the lunge line: through the inside bit ring to the outside bit ring; over the poll and to the outside bit ring; to a device that attaches to both bit rings; to the inside bit ring only. it is a matter of personal preference; there is

ON THe LuNge: Fidelity (Rousseau x Cordoba x Weltmeyer) in a relaxed and balanced trot in the round pen. I’d like to see her nose reaching out a bit further to the bit.

Although we may be excited to get going with the work, it is important not to rush this process. take the time your young horse needs. Tis may include having two people work with the horse as a team. two are certainly not necessary, but, to ensure a good experience, it can be time well spent. By now, your youngster is comfortably wearing a bridle and saddle. As i mentioned last month, make all tack adjustments moderate—neither very loose nor extremely tight. Loose

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Make sure that your youngster is not scared of the saddle. When you put the girth on, while he is standing still, vary the pressure—a bit tighter, then looser, then tighter again, then looser. Doing so helps to accustom the horse to the changing pressure of the girth. it is also very important in this stage to walk your horse in hand with the saddle on before you send him off on the lunge line. if you skip this step, he may go off bucking in a panic and scare himself.

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ONe WAY OF ATTACHiNg THe LuNge LiNe: Trough the inside bit ring, over the poll, and to the outside bit ring. Fidelity wears a full-cheek snaffle and a well-fitting bridle; however, the bit cheeks should be attached to the bridle with keepers and the throatlatch is too loose, which has positioned it too low on the horse’s cheeks.


not to wear the young horse down or to make him “perfect”; it’s to make him safe for riding. Balancing on a circle is very difficult for a young horse, and that’s why i don’t do a lot of canter work on the lunge line with a youngster. Canter only enough to determine that your horse is safe to ride. i recommend lungeing young horses without side reins at first. We want the horse to have a good experience, especially in terms of trust in the mouth. if we mess up the horse’s mouth at this stage, it can lead to lifelong tongue or contact problems. Be patient and do not abuse the mouth. When a horse is running through the mouth, it isn’t the mouth that is running; it’s the legs or the mind. Address those issues rather than yanking on the bit and harming the mouth.

no right or wrong way. However, use good judgment if you do attach the lunge line to the inside ring. if the horse runs and pulls the bit through his mouth, obviously this was not a good decision! Tat’s why i like to put horses in full-cheek snaffles (as shown in the photo on the facing page) at this stage, so the bit can’t be pulled through the mouth. You can use the full-cheek until the horse learns not to pull away; then you can switch to a snaffle with round rings.

The Lunge Circle Although this article is about lungeing, i’m not a big fan of excessive lungeing of young horses. Horses are normally in a growth stage at this point in their careers, and their growth plates haven’t closed fully yet. As a result, i don’t think that going around and around on a small circle is particularly good for their feet; besides, it’s unnatural. Terefore, the lungeing that we do must have a very clear purpose. it is

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time to put on your desired type of exercise reins, either Vienna reins (sliding side reins) or conventional side reins. Te reins should be neither excessively long nor very tight. Keep everything in moderation. After you attach the side reins, start by hand-walking your horse. Let him feel the bit pressure. At a halt, can you flex him slightly with the reins and the bridle? Make sure that he understands bit pressure, and introduce him to the concept of softening to the bit. You don’t want him to panic and suddenly stiffen his neck, bracing against the side reins, as you turn him loose on the lunge line. After he learns to yield and relax to the bit and bit pressure, you can start to let him out on the lunge line. Tink of lungeing as riding. too often, i see speed being equated with “forward” and people who chase their horses around on the lunge. Strive for relaxation and a tempo that you could ride. A fancy “auction trot” on the lunge is artificial; you are not going to be able to ride it, and you would

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be stressing the horse, who can’t relax his back in such a trot. A horse being lunged properly shows clear transitions, a correct outline, straightness, flexion—ideally, everything you would want to see in a training Level test.

Confidence and Balance Lead to Quality Gaits Don’t worry if your horse’s trot on the lunge is less than stellar at this point. Don’t push in an attempt to “make” the gaits. Allow him the time he needs to gain confidence. Your primary goal right now is to develop his confidence and understanding. Confidence leads to quality gaits. Most horses are better balanced in one direction—usually to the left. Don’t lunge excessively on the weaker side. i think it’s important to cater to that weakness at this point. if your horse is more balanced on the left side, do more fitness work on the left side and do a little bit on the right side. Don’t try to make the right side perfect. if you do, you may be asking for problems; for example, he may start to run in the less-balanced direction. Riding is where he will gain balance.

Getting On During this stage—perhaps after the first few lungeing sessions—you can begin to introduce the rider. Choose a time when your young horse is quiet and relaxed. A helper can be very beneficial at this stage. Put the stirrups down and make sure that your horse is not nervous about them. Ten start leaning on the saddle and on the stirrups a little. Stand on the mounting block; make sure that he is not scared when you are higher than he is. Lie over his back a little bit, making sure that, if you feel you need to, you can get off in a quiet and composed fashion. never startle him by jumping off in a panic or making a sudden movement. Work both sides of the horse, not just the left side. See if you can bend his neck in your direction while he

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iNTrODuCiNg THe riDer: An assistant holds the horse while the rider steps up onto the stirrup to accustom the young horse to her weight. Make all actions calm and quiet to help ensure a positive experience for the horse.

remains soft and relaxed. i think that neck control and softness of the neck are very important in these early stages of leaning on, getting off, and getting on. Te last piece that you will want to achieve in this phase is that your horse is extremely confident with you sitting up on the saddle. on the lunge, the contact with the training reins should look very nice—but remember, we are not aiming for perfection. We only want to ensure that we are set up for a successful first ride. s Next month: Your first ride. Scott Hassler has been the US Equestrian Federation’s national young dressage-horse coach since 2006. He co-chairs the USDF Sport Horse Committee and is a member of the USEF Dressage Committee, the USEF Breeding Committee, and the USEF Strategic Planning Committee. He is the director of training at Hassler Dressage

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at Riveredge, Chesapeake City, MD; and he has coached numerous champions from the FEI Young Horse classes to Grand Prix. Emily Covington works for Hassler Dressage in the fields of media and design. She is an active rider and has started and trained many young dressage horses.

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Contestant Can your dressage horse be successful without shoes? By Sharon BiggS

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SHOELESS JOE: Rastino, a Hanoverian gelding by Rotspon and ridden by Jackie Kinney, competed barefoot at Dressage at Devon (PA) 2010 and earned high placings in the FEI SixYear-Old classes

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any in the horse world seek more natural and organic alternatives in training, feeding, health care, and even tack. in terms of hoof care, that translates into renewed interest in leaving horses unshod. Te so-called barefoot movement, with its accompanying discussions of “barefoot trimming,” has been a popular (some would say heated) horsemen’s water-cooler topic for several years. Proponents say that, with proper trimming and care, many barefoot horses are sound and healthy without being subjected to the age-old (and admittedly unnatural) practice of nailing metal shoes to the soles of the hooves. Letting your dressage horse go barefoot sounds great— and it works for some. But hoof-care experts caution that not every horse does well without shoes. in this article, they’ll help you to weigh the pros and cons of leaving hooves unshod.

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Starting Point: Healthy Hoof, Good Care not all horses need to be shod, but whether barefoot is a good option depends on the environment, the consistency of hoof care, and the horse’s job, says Steve Kraus, head of farrier services at Cornell University hospital for animals in ithaca, ny. “in my mind, a horse is better off barefoot than poorly shod,” says Kraus. “Te biggest problem with shoeing is some individuals who do it. Shoeing is a long training curve, and you can’t learn that in a week-long seminar. Te same can be said about barefoot-hoof care: owners don’t often know how much schooling the farrier has had. i do think the barefoot movement has its place, but i also think people need to be more objective and try and do what’s good for the horse, not what they think is good for the horse. you hear of barefoot marathon runners winning, but they’ve been running that way all their lives, and not everyone can run barefoot. Te horse is the same.” Denver-based farrier-turned-veterinarian Lisa Lancaster, DVM, agrees that many dressage horses, like many human athletes, benefit from a shoe’s support. “Dressage is about graceful movement, fluidity, cadence, impulsion, tempo. if we impair comfort in the body, we’re working against that,” says Lancaster, whose mobile veterinary practice incorporates such integrative therapies as chiropractic and acupuncture to treat horses with musculoskeletal pain or restricted range of motion. “removing the shoes might improve some horses and USDF ConneCtion

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not others, but it’s a difficult experiment for dressage riders to undertake in the midst of training and competition,” Lancaster adds. “Most feet are better off without shoes in the long run, but that’s a statement of horses running around free; it’s not realistic for many horses, in particular sport horses. a good many of them live in stalls and work in an indoor arena; this environment won’t help grow the tough hooves required for going barefoot.”

horseshoe designs and farrier modifications alter breakover to suit the horse’s intended use and individual way of going. “a draft horse, for instance, needs a toe grab to push his hoof into the ground and gain leverage,” Kraus explains. “Te opposite is a rolled toe, where the shoe isn’t square but has a bevel, which can be extreme or mild. We can position the breakover as we want and change how the foot

Why Shoe, Anyway?

SHOE COMPARISON: Half-round, popular in dressage (left); and a standard steel shoe with flat bearing surface (right)

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horseshoes help to protect horses’ feet and to prevent excessive wear of the hoof wall. Beyond that, a good set of shoes can actually help a horse move more correctly and comfortably, similar to the way the right running shoe can help a human athlete. Shoes can manage or change “breakover,” which is the point at which the horse’s toe leaves the ground, Kraus says. Various

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interacts with the ground, depending on the horse’s situation. For instance, a horse that is heavy on the forehand can benefit from a change in breakover and become lighter in the bridle.” in our discipline, “Dressage riders really like a halfround shoe because it makes the bearing surface of the wall rounded, almost like a perfect barefoot trim,” says Lancaster. “Te horse has the ease of moving the hoof in any direction.” Some companies make shoes specially designed for sport horses. one model has a two-dimensional convex-curved toe area to allow for easy breakover in any direction. Breakover can be achieved with a barefoot trim, says Kraus, but it will wear down within a week. “and in many cases you can’t trim the hoof back as far as the horse needs,” he says. “you run out of hoof tissue.” in some cases, shoes help horses to move in ways Mother nature didn’t anticipate. “a barefoot trim is designed to bite into the surface, so that natural rim will dig into the ground,” says Kraus. “you don’t want a dressage horse’s feet sticking in the ground when he’s doing a pirouette.” a wider, fuller-fitting shoe helps the dressage horse to stay on top of the footing so he can move more easily over the surface of the arena, such as in the extended gaits, he says. Stability and support are critical in keeping some horses sound and going well. a shoe that helps to stabilize the coffin joint can be helpful for the horse with arthritis or conformation issues, says Kraus. and those oversized equines so prevalent in our sport may need some extra help, too. according to Kraus, big horses are particularly susceptible to hoof problems because the larger, heavier, and taller the horse, the more force is placed on the hoof. “i have a client with a large dressage horse who had lameness problems,” Kraus relates. “She had the hocks injected, and nothing was working. Te horse was barefoot behind, so i suggested shoes that were wider on the outside branch then on the inside branch to help him with lateral support. as soon as i did that, he started improving.” Similarly, some unsoundnesses require therapeutic shoeing, meaning that barefoot isn’t a good option. Kraus has had good luck using asymmetrical shoes—as in the abovementioned case of the large horse—placing the shoe’s wider branch on the side with a soft-tissue lesion to offer greater support. Te narrower opposite branch allows that side of the hoof to penetrate the footing, thereby reducing stress to ligaments and tendons. “Tis is impossible to do without a horseshoe,” says Kraus. [

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When Going Shoeless Is an Option if good footing is available and your horse has sound conformation, then going barefoot can be beneficial, especially during a break from competition, Kraus says. typically, that break occurs during the winter. “Some hooves do very well in constant snow cover, while other conditions, like hard, frozen ground, will damage hooves,” Kraus advises. “if the hooves aren’t holding up well, you can always put the shoes back on. But if your horse has conformational problems, or if your footing isn’t so good and concussion is a problem, going barefoot might not be an option for you.” another pro-barefoot scenario is if conventional shoes add too much weight to the feet, thereby causing the horse to move in an artificially animated way, like a high-stepping park horse. going barefoot, or switching to a lighter aluminum shoe, may restore the desired natural, flowing movement, Kraus says. if you decide to let your horse go barefoot, inform your farrier because he will trim your horse’s feet differently: he will leave the foot longer, roll the edges so they don’t break, and leave a little extra sole. he will also stay ahead of the growth of the wall to help your horse build thicker soles. (although barefoot soles can toughen over time, they don’t form calluses like the ones people get on their feet and hands. according to Kraus, Vettec hoofcare makes a product called Sole-guard, which simulates a callus when packed onto a dry hoof. Te packing lasts for a few weeks and will set you back about $30 to do all four hooves, he says.) abrasive, wet footing and high activity are the enemies of the barefoot lifestyle because they produce heavy wear on the soles, Kraus says. if the wear rate is faster than your horse’s rate of hoof growth, or if he’s coming up sore, then he may not be able to grow soles thick enough to withstand the stresses of going without shoes. if you’re determined to try your horse barefoot, then start by removing the shoes in the off-season, Lancaster advises—but she cautions that this trial period may not give you enough time to be sure if going without shoes is your horse’s best bet. “if your horse has had shoes on for a number of years and you want to see if he’ll do better without them, then that’s a fair trial,” Lancaster says. “i’ve seen people persist and say, ‘i’m going to take the time and keep him barefoot.’ Changes can continue to happen for a long time out, but taking the time to see what works isn’t always reasonable with a performance horse.” [


The Half-and-Half Approach

If the Shoe Fits…

Some horse owners try to achieve the best of both worlds by having their horses shod in front and barefoot behind. Unfortunately, our experts believe, doing so is an imperfect solution. Lancaster, for one, prefers that dressage horses be either shod all around or barefoot all around. “i see some dressage horses barefoot behind that are not using the hind end properly,” she says. “Tey won’t limp if both hinds are equally sore; they will just lack impulsion and suspension and move with a stiffer back. Some riders or trainers might mistake that for laziness and push the horse too hard. if the horse has to be pushed to override his discomfort, a problem will eventually show up. if they were shod on all four feet, those horses may be more comfortable and not appear lazy.” Kraus points out that hind shoes serve an important purpose in dressage: to help support the hind feet and legs as collection increases. in fact, he frequently fits dressage horses with a bit more shoe behind. “So when the horse loads his weight in the haunches in collected work, he will have an extra three-quarters of an inch of shoe behind the hoof to give him some more support,” he says.

Te goal of all hoof care is optimal soundness and performance. By remaining open to options, you help to ensure that your horse receives the farriery he needs at different stages of his life and career. For instance, even if he can tolerate going barefoot, you may discover at some point that you can’t get the best performance from him, particularly as you move up the levels. “Sometimes shoeing doesn’t work; sometimes barefoot trimming doesn’t work,” says Kraus. “Sometimes glue-on shoes are the better alternative, especially if there are hoof problems. Te point is that you have to do what’s right for your horse.” s

Sharon Biggs is the author of in one arena: top Dressage experts Share Teir Knowledge Trough the Levels and Te Complete horse Bible. She is a dressage trainer based in northwest Indiana and a former Civil Service Club trainer at the Royal Mews in Buckingham Palace.

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judges, and competition management; inspecting arenas and footing; investigating rule violations; accepting medications report forms; measuring ponies; accepting protests and charges; issuing warnings; checking entry blanks; making routine inspections of stable and facility areas; filing written reports with the USeF; and more. A show’s tD is a resource for all competitors, and he or she is happy to answer questions. For this column, the members of the USDF tD Committee wanted to answer some of your most frequently asked questions.

SERVICE WITH A SMILE: USDF Technical Delegates Committee member Kaye Phaneuf (OR) on the job at a show

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Is it legal to carry a whip in Great American/ USDF Regional Championship qualifying classes? Tis is a common source of confusion because it is permissible to carry a whip in qualifying classes but not in actual Regional Championship classes. According to USeF Dressage Rule (DR) 120.6, “one whip no longer than 47.2 inches (120 cm), including lash, may be carried in all classes except USeF/USDF Championships, USeF national Dressage Championships, USeF High Performance Championships, USeF High Performance qualifying and

s the US national governing body for dressage, the US Equestrian Federation (usef.org) has final authority in all matters of USEF Rule Book interpretation. Contact the USEF directly for guidance in any situation not specifically addressed in the Rule Book.

selection trials, and observation classes. (exception: Competitors riding sidesaddle may carry a whip no longer than 47.2 inches [120 cm], including lash, in USeF/USDF Championships.) one whip no longer than 47.2 inches (120 cm), including lash, may be carried in all qualifying classes (including nAYRC and nAJC) unless such use is otherwise prohibited by Fei or Federation rules or selection procedures for the classes. An adjustablelength whip may not be carried by a mounted rider.” Is my saddle pad competition-legal? Read the language of DR 121.1 carefully in deciding whether your saddle pad complies with USeF rules. Tis rule states: “Saddle pads are optional, but should be white or of conservative color..... While present in the competition area and during prize-giving ceremonies, and when sponsorship is permitted in accordance with GR [General Rule] 1306, the name and/or logo of the individual’s sponsor(s) may appear on a surface area not exceeding 200 cm2 on each side of the saddle cloth. Breed logos (for horses registered with that breed), national flags (for citizens of that country), riding club/business/ farm names or logos (used with permission of riding club/farm/business owner) and USeF or USDF names or logos (used with permission of USeF or USDF, respectively) are also permitted and must have the same specifications as sponsor logos. no other advertisement or publicity is permitted on saddle cloths or horses.”

MARY CORNELIUS

By the USDF technical Delegates Committee ressage technical delegates (tDs) tend to get plenty of exercise while on the job, especially at large competitions. Before, during, and after a US equestrian Federation-licensed/USDFrecognized dressage competition, the show’s tD will log more than a few miles attending to the following duties: protecting the interests of competitors,

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Some USeF rules are cross-referenced. in the case of the rules concerning saddle pads, consult GR 1306 (Amateur Status) as well.

shirt color allowed, the requirement of a collar, and the prohibition of neckwear, such as a stock tie or a choker.

Must I wear a jacket in all dressage tests? it depends. DR 120.7 states: “in extreme heat and/or humidity in all classes, including Fei classes at national Competitions, management can allow competitors to show without jackets. However, competitors must wear a regulation hat and solid- or nearly solid-colored long- or short-sleeved shirt with collar, without neckwear, and without decoration except as described under .12 below. t-shirts are not permitted. Members of the Armed Services or police units may wear summer uniforms.” if show management announces that jackets are optional in competition, riders may choose to compete without jackets and the above rules apply. note that the rule describes the

Can I use any type of equipment that I wish on a horse that I am bringing to the competition for schooling only? According to DR 121.15, “Te provisions of DR 121 apply to both competing and non-competing dressage horses from the time horses are admitted to the grounds which are designated for the Dressage Competition.” in other words, all horses at the competition are subject to the equipment rules, even if they are not being shown.

At Your Service Tis article was prepared months in advance of publication, so please check the accuracy of all rule-book citations. Questions? Contact the USDF tD Committee via its USDF staff liaison, Krystina Firth, at kfirth@usdf.org. s

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tart with the US Equestrian Federation Rule Book. The entire book, which includes illustrations as well as the rules text, is online at usef.org/_IFrames/RuleBook/2011.aspx. The USEF Dressage Attire and Equipment Booklet (usef.org/documents/FormsPubs/ DressageEquipmentBooklet.pdf) contains many helpful photos and information, as well. It can be challenging for competitors, judges, and technical delegates alike to stay abreast of rule changes and ever-changing equipment styles, materials, and designs. Consult the USEF Rule Book frequently to check for rule changes, and be aware of publication dates of resource materials. When in doubt, ask!

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Breed of the Month: Shire Gentle giants are all-around horses that do dressage, too

Level title at the California Dressage Society Junior Championships. Te versatile Murphy has also participated in the Rose Parade in Pasadena and in the San Bernardino County (CA) Sheriff ’s Department mounted patrol. The organization: Te American Shire Horse Association (ASHA), established in 1885, became inactive in the early 1950s, when farm mechanization made work horses unnecessary. in 1965, the organization was revived and US Shire breeding began to increase. Still, with fewer than 2,000 animals worldwide, the Shire remains a rare breed. Te ASHA maintains a registry for purebred Shires as well as for the Shire Sporthorse. All-Breeds awards offered: Up to five places, all open, junior/young rider, and adult-amateur performance levels; up to three places, Musical Freestyle, for both purebred Shires and Shire Sporthorses. How to participate: Te horse

BIG IMPRESSION: Te Prix St. Georgeslevel Shire gelding HUSKA Millennium Acres Murphy’s Law (Millhouse Murphy – Cole’s Faded Love), owned by Marcia and Vincent Mayeda (CA) and ridden by Tiffany Kell Brinton (CA)

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ach month, “All-Breeds Connection” spotlights a USDF All-Breeds awards program participating organization and the breed it represents. Information and photos that appear in this column are furnished by the breed registries. USDF does not endorse or promote any breed or registry over another. The All-Breeds program is designed to recognize the accomplishments of specific breeds in dressage. All participating organizations offer “open” year-end awards from Training Level through Grand Prix, and some offer awards in additional categories, such as adult amateur, junior/young rider, and dressage sport-horse breeding. Registry representatives are usually on hand to help bestow awards at the banquet held during each year’s USDF convention. All-Breeds award eligibility requirements include memberships and horse registrations with both USDF and the participating organization. For details and a list of current participating organizations, visit usdf.org. For more information about All-Breeds awards program participation, send e-mail to allbreeds@usdf.org.

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idely recognized as the largest breed of horse in the world, the Shire originated in the “Shires” of england and is a descendant of the old english Black Horse, whose ancestors were the “great horses” of medieval times that carried knights into battle. Beginning in the 1600s and continuing until the industrial Revolution, the Shire was bred for increased size and quality. Te resulting hardy and massive animal—standing up to nineteen hands, with some weighing more than one ton—worked england’s farms, docks, and cities and later became a popular export to colonies in the United States, Canada, and Australia. instantly recognizable for the “feathers” of long, silky hair on its lower legs, the Shire is a striking, long-legged horse with a surprisingly fine head for its size. Shires may be bay, brown, black, or gray in color. Although it is known as a draft animal, the Shire is attracting interest as a riding mount for its intelligence, kind nature, even temperament, and willingness to please. Shires are excellent mounts for dressage enthusiasts who wish to enjoy a loving, trustworthy, all-around horse. Tey are also popular with larger riders who wish to ride a bigger horse. Shire Sporthorses (offspring of a purebred Shire crossed with a nondraft breed) resemble warmbloods and excel in dressage, jumping, eventing, and gymkhana. Shires you might know: HUSKA Millennium Acres Murphy’s Law (pictured) was the 2010 American Shire Horse Association All-Breeds champion at Fourth Level and is currently competing at Prix St. Georges. in 2008, “Murphy” took junior rider Julissa Hoogeveen to the reserve training


2011 All-Breeds Participating Organizations The 2011 All-Breeds Participating Organizations work with the Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards Program to recognize the accomplishments of specific breeds in dressage.

American Connemara Pony Society American Drum Horse Association American Hackney Horse Society American Haflinger Registry American Hanoverian Society American Holsteiner Horse Association American Knabstrupper Association American Morgan Horse Association American Mule Association American Mustang & Burro Association American Paint Horse Association American Quarter Horse Association American Saddlebred Registry American Shire Horse Association American Trakehner Association American Warmblood Registry American Warmblood Society Appaloosa Horse Club Appaloosa Sport Horse Association Arabian Horse Association The Baroque Horse Society Belgian Warmblood Breeding Association Canadian Horse Breeders Association Canadian Sport Horse Association Canadian Warmblood Horse Breeders Association Cleveland Bay Horse Society of North America Curly Sporthorse International Draft Cross Breeders & Owners Association Fell Pony Society of North America The Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse FPZV USA *Friesian Blood Horse Registry Friesian Heritage Horse & Sport Horse International Friesian Horse Association of North America Friesian Horse Society

Friesian Sporthorse Association Friesian Sport Horse Registry Gypsy Cob and Drum Horse Association Gypsy Horse Association Gypsy Vanner Horse Society Hungarian Horse Association of America International Andalusian & Lusitano Horse Association International Friesian Show Horse Association International Georgian Grande Horse Registry International Morab Breeders Association International Sporthorse Registry/Oldenburg NA Irish Draught Horse Society of North America Knabstrupperforeningen for Danmark KWPN of North America Lipizzan Federation of America Native Pony Society of America Nokota Horse Conservancy North American Danish Warmblood Association North American Shagya-Arabian Society NorthAmerican SportPony Registry North American Thoroughbred Society Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Oldenburg Horse Breeders Society NA Division of GOV Performance Horse Registry Performance Shagya Registry Pinto Horse Association of America Rheinland Pfalz-Saar International Swedish Warmblood Association of North America United States P.R.E. Association United States Trotting Association Welsh Pony & Cob Society of America Weser Em Ponies and Small Horses Westfalen Horse Association * Denotes a new participating organization for 2011.

A complete listing of the USDF All-Breeds Award participating organizations program rules and award standings are available on the USDF website at www.usdf.org. For questions e-mail allbreeds@usdf.org.


2011 Participating Member Delegate Nominees’ Biographies Listed below are the nominees who are running to become participating member delegates from the time they are elected in 2011, until the election in 2012. All current participating members are eligible to vote. These brief biographies were provided by the nominees.

Region 1 Fran Crocco Current chair, USDF Adult Programs Committee; past chair, USDF Adult Education Council; former Region 1 Adult Education Council rep; past president and former board member of ESDCTA; former principal in BFK Equestrian Enterprises (professional show management company); professional show manager and secretary; adult amateur currently riding my 15-year-old Swedish Warmblood mare.

Debbie DelGiorno Debbie has been a PM delegate for the past two years. Her primary focus is promoting our sport to youth, and she has taken on several responsibilities, including vice president of ESDCTA and show secretary for Lendon’s Youth Dressage Festival. She has over 25 years experience in product development/project management.

Bettina Longaker Current President of VADA Inc. & CBLM LLC; secretary of numerous USDF/GAIG and CBLM Finals, The Dressage Affaire CDI-W/J/Y & CPEDI3*; dressage coordinator for the 2005 – 2007 NAJYRC. Member of the USDF Historical, Competition Management, and Regional Championships Committees.

Patsy Albers FEI event director – Dressage at Devon; USDF Region 1 Jr/ YR representative.

Michelle King I am an adult amateur rider who has competed through Second Level. I have been on the board of directors of the Northern Virginia Chapter of the Virginia Dressage Association since 2004, and served as its president for three years. I am currently a member of USDF’s Adult Programs Committee.

Shannon Pedlar USDF bronze and silver medalist; currently competing I-1;

show manager and secretary; owner of Equestrian Event Management LLC; director of equestrian events of Morven Park in Leesburg, VA.

Anne Moss Anne is president of DVCTA, chair of the USDF Historical Recognition Committee, is an “L” graduate and competitor at PSG level. She has earned her USDF bronze and silver medals, is Region 1 chef for Jr/YRs at NAJYRC, USPC national examiner and graduate “A.” She lives in Coatesville, PA.

Melanie Sloyer Member of USDF Sport Horse Committee; active in sport horse competition management; chair of Dressage at Devon breed division for over 15 years.

Zoanne Kornspan This will be my second year as a PM delegate for Region 1. I have been riding dressage for over five years with an FEI-level instructor and judge. Currently I am working at Second Level with a schoolmaster that I lease.

Lori Kaminski Owner of Chesapeake Equestrian Events, an equine event management company which has been producing dressage, DHSB shows and clinics primarily on the East Coast since 2004.

Nancy Lowey I have served the dressage communities of Regions 1 and 8 since 1986 – serving as USEF/ USDF show/clinic organizer, on the USDF Awards Committee, representing two different GMOs as GMO delegate, serving as a GMO president a total of nine years. I am a TD and “R” judge.

Carol Kelly I am an adult amateur who has been an active member of NCDCTA since I started riding 13 years ago. In addition to riding my Hanoverian mare,

I hold a PhD, am an equine sports massage therapist, enjoy scribing, reading, running, and competing my Tervuren in agility and obedience.

Sandy Johnson USDF bronze and silver medalist, USDF “L” graduate with distinction, local and regional board member for over ten years. Active competitor and small breeder of Hanoverian horses. 2011 PM delegate. I would love the opportunity to represent and become more involved with Region 1 activities.

Gardy Bloemers Gardy Bloemers is an adult amateur FEI competitor based in Crozet, Virginia. Although she’s been privileged to ride a pony or horse most of her life, she became hooked on dressage just ten years ago. Gardy currently serves as the President of the Virginia Dressage Association’s Charlottesville chapter.

Marilyn Duer Started riding at 7 years. Dressage was just a word until 1974. Hilda Gurney and Keen made it my passion. Moved to PA in 1977 and started showing and volunteering at dressage shows. Retired from hospital administration in 2000 and joined Dressage at Devon. Currently VP of hospitality for Dressage at Devon.

Leslie Raulin Leslie has served her GMO on its board and as show secretary; web page contributor; author of prize lists, training materials, omnibus, and other documents; and many other roles. She is the author of the Fox Village Dressage manuals. As a PM, Leslie will bring proven analytical and organizational skills.

Linda Speer I am a board member for my GMO, the Potomac Valley Dressage Association, and have been the junior/young rider coordinator for 25 years. I run four schooling shows for the

juniors in our GMO and several clinics every year.

Region 2 Ed Eichelberger Ed Eichelberger, the current IDCTA president, has been a dressage rider for nearly three decades. He is a USDF bronze and silver medalist with hopes of earning the gold medal. Ed, a retired chemistry professor, is an amateur rider who has trained five FEI-level horses.

Sue Hughes Serving current PM delegate term; current member of the Bylaws Committee. After nine years, retired as Region 2 Director from the USDF Executive Board. Served nine years as national nominating chair. USEF-licensed dressage and eventing judge. CR Level III Instructor. Midwest Dressage Association honorary life member. Life member and retired clinic instructor CHA.

Susan Posner Susan is a bronze, silver and gold medalist, as well as a USEF “R” judge. She has been around horses her entire life and started her riding career in Germany. She spent several years in California training and riding with Hilda Gurney. Susan is based in Lexington, KY, at Haylands Inc.

Jennifer Truett Owner/Head Trainer of Dancing Horse Farm near Cincinnati, Ohio, (www.DancingHorseFarmOH.com), past NAYRC participant, and winner of numerous regional and USDF year-end awards. The 2009 USDF Region 2 Youth Council coordinator, a 2010 PM delegate and hosts many educational events/shows at DHF, including the 2008 USDF Jane Savoie Adult Clinic.

Nancy Wentz I’ve served as a PM and GMO delegate many times. I am one of the founders of the Mid-Ohio Dressage Association. With 17


years experience managing shows, I was a member of the USDF Competition Management Council for nine years. An AA Third Level competitor, I earned my USDF bronze medal in 2010.

Paula Briney USDF bronze, silver, gold medal rider. USDF “L” Program graduate with distinction. Member of Centerline Dressage board. Lifetime USDF member and USDF PM delegate for eight years. Very active with the grass roots and youth programs.

Kevin Bradbury Competition manager, developer of online entry and instantscoring software, and current PM delegate.

Joann Smith A lifetime of volunteering and participation in equestrian endeavors. Active in local GMO, FEI rider, and a bronze and silver medalist halfway to getting gold. Owner of international horses Rocher and Marnix. Owner/manager of boarding, training, and breeding facility. A passion for dressage and its future in the United States.

Barbara Cadwell USDF bronze and silver medalist. Breeder. “L” program graduate. Attended at least the last 20 USDF meetings, often as participating-member delegate or GMO delegate. Past GMO president and board member. Board member of The Dressage Foundation. Member, USDF Bylaws Committee.

Catherine B. Jacob Bronze medalist, former president of The Dressage Company and all other offices of The Dressage Company. USEF and USDF participating amateur owner member. Competitor since 1998. Schoolingshow organizer and secretary. MSEDA TD. Owner of Thoroughbred breeding farm. Region 2 treasurer since 2001 and attended all USDF conventions since 2001.

Bill Maybee 36 years practicing attorney; 26 years co-owner with wife of Mystic Marsh Equestrian Center, Delton, MI; 14 years as GLASS-ED board member. 2009 USDF Governance Committee member; member of Bylaws Committee and Nominating Committee for Region

2. Enthusiastic, but undistinguished, competitor when “real world” gets out of the way.

Deb Heier With 15 years of experience managing competitions, serving on boards for Wisconsin equestrian clubs and working as publications coordinator for USDF, Deborah Heier is actively involved in dressage on many levels. She is currently working to become a USEFlicensed technical delegate and operates her own full-service equine-marketing agency.

Lisa Gorretta I have served in numerous volunteer positions including GMO president, GMO USDF delegate, regional director, PM delegate, TD Council, past Regional Championships Committee chair, USDF Strategic Planning/Governance Working Group. AA competitor; dressage TD; member of the USEF Dressage Committee.

Region 3 Ann Genovese Ann Genovese is founder and director of The Good Horseman Foundation, which organizes USEF-licensed competitions and hosts USDF “L” and Instructor Certification programs. She is a USEF “r” dressage judge, editor of the Region 3 website, and a former newspaper journalist, retiring after 18 years from The Atlanta Journal editorial department.

Sandy Donovan Sandy Donovan became involved in dressage shows in 1988 – always as the paperworker. She has been involved in multiple Region 3 shows as secretary/manager since 2001, particularly in Tennessee and Georgia. She was the manager/ secretary for the 2010 GAIG/ USDF Region 3 Championships. In USDF, her focus is on keeping the show experience straightforward and fun.

Judy Downer USDF bronze, silver, gold medalist; “r” dressage judge; past president of GMO STRIDE; “L” program organizer; active competitor and trainer; professor of Equine Studies at College of Central Florida.

Barbara Petti Am currently a PM delegate and GMO president with a strong desire to serve you. I

am active in GMO activities and in Region 3. I’ve organized USDF clinics, Regional Championships, adult horse camps, instructor-certification and “L” programs, dressage and breed shows. I’ve attended nearly all of the USDF conventions.

Mary Jane Benson Longtime USDF member. GMO member since 1991 and president of DSDCTA NWFI chapter since 2003. Hosted recognized competitions and USDF Instructor workshops at my farm for our GMO. I will be available to any PM delegate to ask me questions on issues that need to be brought up.

Judith Fiorentino FEI rider: bronze, silver and gold medalist. I own a barn with school horses offering instruction and competitive experience. We hold schooling shows at the farm and travel to recognized shows. I have a strong interest in adult programs and currently serve on the USDF Membership Committee.

Charlotte Trentelman Charlotte Trentelman is an “S” judge with previous experience as a show manager, TD, and regional director. A member of the Historical Committee, she runs Rebel Ridge Farm, a teaching and training facility in Anthony, Florida, with her husband, Chris. They’ve attended over 20 USDF annual meetings.

Robert Higgins Past awards coordinator for several USDF regions. Managed Regional and North American Championships. Past regional TD coordinator, chair of several USDF committees. Currently TD, FEI dressage steward, regional Awards coordinator.

Mary Fowler “R” dressage judge. Served as VP of dressage GDCTA. Silver and bronze medalist on homebred and -trained horses. USDF member since the ’70s with more experience than I would like to admit.

Brandie Heidenway I am an active competitor and instructor and have served on the board of my local GMO (CTDA) for the last six years. I have a bachelor’s degree in equine science, have attended the last four USDF conventions, and served as a PM delegate in 2010 for Region 3.

Region 4 Bonnie Griest I am a USDF bronze and silver medalist, a USEF “r” dressage judge and professional trainer for students from Intro to Grand Prix, including participating in International competitions. I have served as a show secretary for USDF/USEF dressage shows for over 40 shows.

Anne Sushko A member of IaDCTA, EIDCTA, USDF and USEF, I serve as a show secretary/manager and am a USEF Dressage “r” TD. I served as the Region 4 representative on the USDF GMO Committee for four years and am currently the chair. I have served as a PM delegate for the last three years.

Tracie Wang Currently I serve on the USDF Membership and Nominating Committees. I am an active member/volunteer of several GMOs in Region 4, am involved with the NAJYRC, helped with the USDF Jr/YR and AA clinics, and have also been competitions chair and show manager for my local GMO.

Julie McCrady I have been involved with KCDS for many years and now currently serve as vice president. I have placed in the Regional Championships for several years. I own and operate Willow Creek Sport Horses, a facility committed to producing dressage prospects, with my husband, who is an equine vet.

Maggie Stonecipher Amateur adult who has shown to Intermediare. I have earned my USDF bronze and silver medals. Active board member for the Kansas City Dressage Society, holding a variety of positions, including treasurer and VP. Past KCDS Volunteer of the Year and have been recognized as a Gold Level volunteer for the past four years.

Jimmy Mandala I have worked as a ring steward for many Region 4 shows, including the championships. I currently own and operate a feed and tack business. I am a member of Eastern Iowa Dressage & Eventing Association. I help my wife, Anne Cizadlo, attend shows and clinics with her horses.


Region 5 Kay Lorenzen I served the Arizona Dressage Association for many years as president, first VP, secretary, and education chair. I have attended several USDF conventions and served on the Adult Education Committee and the GMO Council. I am a competitor and believe I understand the needs of participating members. I currently serve on the Nominating Committee.

Cynthia Ganem I have been a member of the Arizona Dressage Association since 1995. For the last two years I have been our schoolingshow secretary, and I handle the billings for our monthly newsletter. I have represented our GMO as a GMO delegate twice. I am a very active volunteer and competitor.

Scarlett Fahrenson A native German master horse trainer/riding instructor for over 35 years, since 1995 in southern Arizona operating my own training facility. Earned as a FEI competitor the USDF silver medal and USDF silver freestyle bar. Served as a PM delegate before and currently a GMO Committee member.

Beth Geier I am an adult amateur who is very interested in having GMOs work together. I am the current office manager for RMDS and find these conventions very beneficial for meeting with other GMOs for the education.

Shannon Lemons Shannon Lemons is an adult amateur passionate about all aspects of dressage. She is active in her local chapter, including assisting with organizing an annual show to benefit breast-cancer patients. Shannon is the awards chair for the Rocky Mountain Dressage Society and a member of their Executive Board.

Eva-Maria Adolphi Founding member of the Utah Dressage Society; on the board for 30 years as president or vice president; currently the board’s advisor; show manager/secretary; technical delegate since 1989; attended at least eleven USDF conventions; several times a GMO delegate; member of USDF TD Committee; former member of USDF

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Susan Dezavelle President of New Mexico Dressage Association in 2009 and 2010. An amateur and owner of an Oldenburg gelding, Galahad, an Icelandic gelding. ((Please check this – it doesn’t make sense)) In 2010, Galahad was NMDA reserve champion Training AA. In 2009, earned First Level Performance Award from USDF and in 2008, received the “Basispass” from the German Equestrian Federation.

Denai Meyer I have spent over 35 years in hunter/jumper arenas and the last five years in dressage arenas. I am currently the VP and schooling-show chairperson of my local dressage club in New Mexico. I am active in IAHLA, AQHA, USEF, Western Dressage Association and the American Azteca Society.

Rusty Cook Rusty Cook has owned, shown, and raised horses since 1973. She became a dressage technical delegate in 2008 and has TD’d dozens of shows all over the country. She is secretary of the New Mexico Dressage Association, is on the USDF TD Committee, and is president of the New Mexico Horse Council.

Laura Speer I own and operate a 30-horse dressage barn in Greeley. In my “spare” time, I volunteer for RMDS and am the president of the new Platte River chapter. This year I would love the opportunity to serve you as a PM delegate.

Emily Goldman Beginning with schooling shows (the heart of all dressage associations) I have now qualified for State and Region Championships, achieving my bronze. The core of our associations begins with junior riders. I offer fresh perspective and passion for learning the way our USDF works.

Region 6 Gaye McCabe I have served as treasurer, secretary, president-elect, and president of the Oregon Dressage Society. I served two terms as the USDF Region 6 director and as the Adult Education Council chair. I am cur-

rently a member of the USDF Youth Programs Committee and USDF Bylaws Committee.

Kaye Phaneuf As dressage technical delegate, NW representative to USDF Technical Delegates Committee, chair of Arabian Horse Association’s Dressage Committee, and Region 6 PM delegate, with 20+ years as a show secretary, amateur competitor and ODS member, I bring a broad perspective on USDF’s service to members and function within the “USEF” family.

Peter Rothschild Peter is an AA who has been involved with the USDF at the regional and national levels for many years. He is a member of the USDF Bylaws Committee and USDF Web Advisory Task Force. He is currently a PM delegate and has been one for several years.

Debra Ringold Debra Ringold is dean and professor of marketing at Willamette University in Salem, Oregon. She served as chair of the board of directors of the 38,000-member American Marketing Association, bringing valuable experience to USDF. Debra and her Hanoverian gelding, Winterfaire, train at DevonWood Equestrian Centre in Sherwood, Oregon.

Jessica Rattner Jessica Rattner is an active member of USDF and a PM delegate (two years). She is currently an ODS member (14 years) and a current director at large. She was president of the USDF Youth Executive Board (five years) and is a ten-year USDF convention attendee.

Corinne Stonier I have worked for ODS in some capacity since 2001 and am currently the ODS executive director. 2011 will be my eighth convention. I currently serve on the USDF GMO and Membership Committees and was appointed to the USDF Web Advisory Committee. I’m interested in helping to communicate the needs of our region.

Courtney Dale Competed at FEI Jr/YR level; aiming for 2012 FEI North American YR Championships. Accomplishments: awards in hunter/jumper, eventing, IDEA 2010 Dressage Horse of the Year, 2010 reserve champion FEI Level Junior at Third

Level, 2010 Region 6 Championships placed fourth at Third Level in the Jr/YR group.

Carolynn Bunch I have been involved with Region 6 for 21 years and with many roles. Competitor, volunteer, GMO member (EI and ODS), business owner, show staff, regional awards council member, and both PM and GMO delegate. I love this region and dressage and want to see it flourish in Region 6.

Wendy Ellestad Wendy is a lifelong equestrian, having ridden everything from hunter/jumper to Western. For the past 20 years she has focused on riding and showing dressage. An adult amateur and bronze medalist, Wendy is currently participating in the Region 6 “L” program and is excited about being a participating member.

Emma Dye Training and showing in Region 6 for over 20 years through FEI, I was the Region 6 Jr/YR coordinator last year. At the NAJYRC, we brought home three medals. Through volunteering, showing, and teaching I feel I have an understanding of the dressage business both behind the scenes and from the show person’s end.

Region 7 Paula Langan Graduated from Art Center College of Design, then worked in publishing. I now run the California Dressage Society central office, which allows me time to ride and train my horse and enjoy an incredible connection with the dressage community, helping the members get the most out of all programs offered.

Laurie Daniel-Smith Actively involved in dressage for over 30 years, Laurie is an adult amateur rider and local dressage-show manager. She served on her local GMO chapter board for eight years, and continues to serve as a volunteer. She is active in CDS and currently is chair of the Scholarship Committee.

Kristin Young I am an adult amateur showing Third Level. For the past six years, I have served on the board for my local GMO chapter. Currently, I am co-chair


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Diana Muravez USDF member for 33 years; treasurer of CDS for 25 years; active CDS chapter board member. Trained many horses to FEI level; have earned bronze, silver, and gold medals on self-trained horses.

Kate Shuster Kate is chapter chair of CDS – San Diego and has served in that capacity for many of the eleven years she has been in San Diego. As a USDF gold, silver, and bronze medalist, “L” graduate with distinction, and “r” judge candidate, she is very active in the dressage community.

Melissa Creswick I am an “S” judge and past president of California Dressage Society. In USDF, I previously served as vice president and Region 7 director.

Patti Schofler Patti Schofler is an equestrian and non-equestrian journalist and publicist, published author and nonprofit development professional. She has managed dressage shows and symposiums, served as CDS chapter chair, and held many volunteer positions. An “L” program graduate with distinction, she has earned her bronze medal and competed through Fourth Level.

Laurie Farmer Amateur competitor/advocate, 2011 USDF Youth Programs Committee, CDS regional director 2005-2007, CDS Jr/ YR Championship Committee/awards coordinator/volunteer for 12 years. CDS RAAC Committee/awards coordinator, former CDS chapter chair, board member, show manager/ secretary. I enjoy training, showing, loving and caring for my Dutch Warmblood horses.

Sandy Harper Sandy has been riding competitively in dressage as an adult amateur for almost 28 years. She has been a member of USDF and CDS for almost as long and is currently serving as southern regional director on the CDS board.

Nancy Szakacs Long standing member of the California Dressage Society. Currently and for the past three

years, on the CDS Board of Directors. Oversee the Amateur Clinic for CDS. Adult-amateur competitor and have achieved the USDF bronze, silver and gold medals. Graduate “A” of the US Pony Clubs.

Brent Hicks Instructor, competitor, judge, clinician. Interested in promoting the sport of dressage and education opportunities for everyone.

Tracy Underwood An attorney by profession, Tracy Underwood owns and manages a 100-stall training facility in Santa Rosa, CA, where she manages 14 (rated and schooling) shows each year. She sits on the board of directors for the California Dressage Society and is the co-chair of the Sonoma Chapter of CDS.

Laura Converse Laura has been an active member of the dressage world for many years, participating in her local GMO with show and clinic volunteering, chapter logo design, and chapter newsletter and website design and maintenance. She enjoys riding and showing her six-year-old Swedish Warmblood in San Juan Capistrano, CA.

Georges Schneider Georges Schneider has been involved in dressage for more than 30 years as a competitor, trainer, breeder, GMO board member, show manager and business owner. As founder of Equestrian Entries, she devotes much of her time to helping make dressage competitions easier to enter and enjoy.

Elaine Donoghue Nominating Committee member; past constituent representation: PM, GM delegate, and proxy; Thoroughbred breeder/ trainer; US Para-Equestrian; multiple GMO member; active volunteer; a founding member and past president of Charles River Dressage Association; US Pony Clubs Alumnus Education: music, communication arts.

Joy Bahniuk Joy is the head trainer of Cadence Farm, Harvard, MA. If reelected, this will be her fourth term as a delegate. Joy is an FEI rider, trainer and competitor in Region 8. She successfully coached her daughter, Mary Bahniuk Lauritsen, to FEI Jr/YR ranks. In 2009, Joy founded Dressage Trainers Network.

Sue McKeown I have been active in dressage for 30 years. I trained and rode my Swedish Warmbloods, Genghis Gustaf and Marshal, from Training Level to Grand Prix, earning my bronze, silver and gold medals with them. I am secretary for seven shows in Region 8 and am currently treasurer for NEDA.

Linda Mendenhall Linda Mendenhall is a co-owner of the Hanoverian breeding farm Hof Mendenhall. She is a competitor in sport horse Inhand and dressage. Linda has been an active volunteer for NEDA educational events for many years and the organizer of the NEDA Spring Symposium for the last five years

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Adult amateur competing through Third Level, earning my bronze medal. USEF ‘R’ technical delegate. I work as show secretary, show manager, scorer, scribe or whatever is needed at shows of all levels.

Cindi Wylie A member of the USDF for 30 years, Cindi currently owns and operates Rosebrook Farm, a dressage training facility in Georgetown, MA, where she teaches and trains through the GP level. She is a USDFcertified instructor, graduate of the “L” program, and current member of the USDF GMO Committee.

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I am a member of HDS and have represented Region 9 as a PM delegate for seven years. I own and operate Tex-over Farms. My main credentials are: German Riding Instructor (FN) silver and bronze medal from Germany and USDF. Horseperson of the Year Region 9, Teaching Excellence Award Region 9.

Sarah Jane Martin I am a Dressage TD, CC Steward and a Welsh, Connemara, and Friesian judge. I am secretary for Region 9. In the past I was USDF executive director, two-term USDF Region 9 director, and chair of the Com-

petitions Council. I own 15 sport horses and ponies.

Evie Tumlin Have represented the eastern part of our region since Mississippi became part of Region 9. I’ve held several hats; Quadrille, Instructor/Trainer Council, Adult Education, silver medal, “L” judge program grad (since beginnings). I enjoy serving our members.

Elizabeth Clifton Rice Elizabeth Clifton Rice is an avid supporter of the sport of dressage. In 2004 she founded the Mid-South Dressage Academy, a nonprofit riding school. In 2007 she built Clifton Farms Equestrian Center. In 2008 she became a USDF bronze medalist and opened Top Hats & Under That (a dressage boutique).

Kat Kyle Former regional director, many times PM and GMO delegate. I have attended the USDF annual meeting for over 15 consecutive years and would be honored to represent Region 9 once again.

Marilyn Kulifay Chair, USDF Region 9 judges and L grads; volunteer GAIG/ USDF Region 9 Championships 2010; Volunteered all days of HDS shows 2008-2009; previous volunteer member HDS Board of Directors – 11 years; Attended all USDF conventions since 2002.

Susan Howard I have managed Reiterhof, a breeding/training facility, for over 30 years and have been a dressage TD even longer. I am an “L” graduate with distinction, serve as Region 9 freestyle chair, and serve on the USDF Freestyle Committee. I have attended nearly all USDF meetings during this time as a GMO or PM delegate.


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You’re never too old A first horse show—at midlife By Peg Sorenson

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ge 49—boy, that seemed like a big number. Could i still do the things i’d always wanted to do—including dressage showing— when i was younger?

our trainer, Meghan, asked if i would be interested in going to a schooling show. Sure, i said. But then Meghan corrected herself: Te show in question was the real deal—a USeF/USDF-recognized dressage competition. i could hear my heartbeat loud in my ears. Why was i feeling such intense nerves? Te show was a month away. Sam and i began training five days a week; thankfully he was in shape for both of us. it seemed as if a lot of our sessions consisted of moving forward, falling back, dusting off, and moving forward again. Te big day arrived all too soon. i had to bathe Sam, clean the tack, wrap his legs, and load up. i thought that i was keeping my nerves in pretty good check at this point. But on arrival at the show grounds, my nerves got a bit tighter. Sam and i went into the indoor arena to school. Te slow-moving fans in the high ceiling of the huge building reminded me of a scene MEMORABLE MOMENT: Te writer and Sam after finishing from a movie—and that their first test together was more or less my last cohesive thought before My riding had been taking a back my brain shut off. Muscles locked, i seat to that of my daughter Julia and was so tight that poor Sam was at a our off-the-track Toroughbred, Sam. loss. i could hear Meghan in the backBut after last year’s show season had ground, but her voice was drowned begun to wind down, i began taking out by the blood rushing in my ears. a couple of lessons a week on Sam, Finally, i got off and Meghan got and we were actually doing pretty well on. Sam was in perfect form, happy together. and relaxed. Maybe it was the break;

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maybe it was seeing Sam so relaxed; but i had a small breakthrough. Meghan instructed me not to worry and to give myself plenty of time to warm up for the next day’s test. Julia and i arrived back at the show grounds early in the morning, and my test wasn’t until the afternoon. As the hours passed, my nerves began to tighten again and friends started to ask whether i was oK. At last it was time to get ready. When i returned from changing into my show clothes, Meghan and Julia had tacked up Sam. We spent the next 50 minutes trying to get me calm enough to let Sam be as good as he really is. it was time. Stationed at B, Meghan smiled at me when i trotted by. i thought to myself, “Do i have his shoulders? is he moving from behind?” i could hear Meghan’s voice in my head, coaching me. As Sam and i entered at A, the sun coming through the arena windows created a perfect center line of light for us to follow. Te test itself seemed surreal, frozen in time. i did my best to stay in the moment and just ride. At last, i heard Meghan reading the final test movement, and it was over. All i could do was hug Sam and laugh through the tears. As we left the arena, the next competitor gave me a big “i know exactly how you feel” smile. Finally able to look around, i became aware of how many friends had come to support me. Tere were smiles, applause, and congratulations all around. And so, at 49, i rode in my very first horse show! it was truly a magical day in my life, and i thank my family, friends, trainer, teammates, and Sam for helping to make it happen. s

Peg Sorenson lives and works from her small lake house in southeastern Wisconsin that she shares with her husband, Sol; her daughter, Julia; and two Chinook dogs. Peg and Julia train with Meghan O’Toole of Aspen Sporthorse Training & Sales in Lake Geneva, WI.

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4 InsIde UsdF notes from the spring executive Board Meeting By George Williams

6 RIngsIde Tere’s Room for everyone By Jennifer O. Bryant

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RIdeR-AWARds RoUndUp Your guide to UsdF’s recognition program for riders By Cristen Brown

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USDF OFFICERS & EXECUTIVE BOARD PRESIDENT

GEORGE WILLIAMS

notes from the Spring executive Board Meeting USDF is in the black and moving forward

63 Western Avenue, Sherborn, MA 01770 Phone (508) 655-6490 e-mail: vicepresident@usdf.org SECRETARY

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ended March 31. once again, the USDF ended the year comfortably in the black. Te final financial statement will be released on completion of the audit. our hats are off to executive director Stephan Hienzsch and to accounting and finance director Connie Huy for their diligence and stewardship in guiding us through the trying economic climate of the past few years. National championships. As USDF secretary Janine Malone discussed in last month’s “inside USDF” column, for eighteen years our organization has debated the concept of offering a head-to-head US dressage national championships as a continuation of the Regional Championship program. At the 2010 Adequan/USDF national Convention, we announced that the time had come to determine whether to move forward with such an undertaking. to that end, a survey of potential national-championship competitors (defined as those who have participated in the Regional Championship program), was conducted earlier this year. of the 868 respondents, a full 80 percent indicated that they would participate if qualified. Sixty-one percent of the respondents are adult amateurs, and 93 percent think that the Kentucky Horse Park would be a good location for an inaugural national championships.

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By George Williams, USDF President he USDF executive Board tackled an ambitious agenda at our annual spring meeting, held in mid-April at the USDF national education Center in the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. Te in-person meeting offers the opportunity for more in-depth discussions—and that, combined with a full agenda, meant that some remaining items had to be addressed during a conference call held soon after the meeting. one of the highlights of the meeting was the chance to meet with our insurance representative, Shawna Dietrich of Dietrich and Company. Te board had the opportunity to ask numerous questions regarding insurance and liability issues faced by the USDF regions, such as what is and is not covered under the USDF “umbrella” policy. in the future, i would like to see us offer more of this type of educational session, especially for our regional directors. News. Te spring meeting traditionally begins with an update on what has transpired since the last board meeting, at the USDF annual convention. Some highlights: Lilo Fore has signed on as the clinician for the 2011-2012 FarmVet/USDF Adult Clinic Series. Te nominating process is in place for the three new at-large director positions on the executive Board. Te USDF website-redesign project is progressing as planned, with more improvements still to come. As always, we strive to address the needs of our members and our sport while keeping the organization moving forward. Financials. USDF treasurer Steve Schubert brought good tidings in the form of the preliminary financials for the fiscal year 2010-2011, which

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and educational competitive experience? But i hear reports— some in the form of your e-mails, others first-person accounts—of judges, even at schooling shows, commenting on horses’ breeding in a way that riders interpret as prejudicial. Most of the judges i know pride themselves on their impartial standards—and yet i hear complaints, and i don’t always know how to respond, other than to encourage competitors to contact the USDF “L” program folks or the USeF licensed-officials folks if they believe a schooling- or recognized-show judge exercised questionable ethics. For a reminder of the value and importance of all breeds, i needed to look no further than the Handicapped Riders’ Division of the Devon (PA) Horse Show, held at Torncroft equestrian Center (beneficiary of Dressage at Devon) in Malvern, PA, in May. i trailered a friend’s Polish Arabian to Torncroft so that another rider could compete him in dressage and equitation classes. At the show, we were surrounded by gorgeous horses of all makes and models—everything from cuddly Haflingers and norwegian Fjords to cute Appaloosas and adorable pinto draft crosses. Saintly, solid citizens—oh, how we need them! Tey may not beat totilas, but then again i doubt their riders would trade them for toto, even if they could.

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n this, our annual sport-horse issue, we celebrate our equine dance partners, who through decades of selective breeding have become more athletic, elastic, and “scopey” than ever before. exhibit A in this department is surely the genetic wonder boy totilas, whose gifts, like those of the famed Toroughbred racehorse Secretariat, may never be equaled. For exhibit B, see the many other outstanding modern sport horses, such as Mr. July/August on this month’s cover, the American-bred rising star WakeUp (Wagnis – Maiden Montreal, by Macho). With rider emily Wagner, WakeUp made the trip to Verden, Germany, for the 2010 World Championships for Young Dressage Horses. At press time, the six-year-old American Warmblood stallion had just won the 2011 Central States Markel/US equestrian Federation Young Horse Dressage Selection trial, qualifying again for Verden. We in the US are fortunate indeed to have a dedicated national young-horse coach, Scott Hassler, who is penning a series on starting the young horse (“Sport-Horse Connection,” page 22). Scott is part of the recently installed team of USeF national dressage coaches, and we profile the coaches, their roles, and their goals in our feature story on page 34. Te USDF is thrilled to have secured the entire dressage-coach lineup for this year’s Adequan/USDF national Dressage Symposium in Del Mar, CA, and you’ll find a preview on page 40. Superstar warmbloods notwithstanding, i still believe that dressage is for all breeds. Tis is not to say that every horse is the same in terms of the aptitude and attitude to reach the highest levels; but heck, there are a lot of nice horses out there of all stripes, and why shouldn’t they and their riders be able to go out and have a fun


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inside usdf Continued FRoM page 4 Te task force assigned to oversee this project voted to recommend that USDF move forward with the national championships. Te executive Board subsequently voted to support a national championships, with a target date of 2013. Te next few months will be spent creating a detailed proposal to be presented to the Board of Governors in preparation for their vote on this exciting venture at the 2011 Adequan/USDF national Convention in San Diego this December. Youth clinics. in March, the USDF held the first in what will become the new Platinum Performance/USDF Youth Clinic series. Tis pilot clinic, hosted by tempel Farms (iL), was conducted by the newly appointed US equestrian Federation national dressage youth coach, Jeremy Steinberg. Te goal is to hold one of these new clinics in each region. Tey will be more inclusive than the

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current junior/young-rider clinics in that they will be open to riders aged fourteen to 21, with no minimum required riding level. USDF’s goals in adding the USeF national dressage youth coach to its roster of clinicians are to work closely with the USeF and to establish the clinic series as a necessary stepping stone in the youth pipeline by including a talent-search element. Future plans are to invite one or two riders from each regional clinic to a “super clinic” led by Anne Gribbons, the USeF dressage technical advisor and national dressage coach. Tis revised approach to the USDF youth clinics was put forward as a joint effort by USDF youth committee chairs Roberta Williams and Roz Kinstler; USDF youth-program staffers erica Minks and Donna Rocchetti; Anne Gribbons; and eva Salomon, USeF managing director of dressage and chef d’équipe. Business. it wouldn’t be a spring executive Board meeting without

some routine business. Te board approved installing a generator at the office to help protect USDF’s computer equipment and electronic files from the wrath of the weather. edits to USDF’s Policies and Procedures (P&P) were approved, as were amendments to several committees’ goals and mission statements. Te P&P document is used to determine a number of the organization’s everyday practices, such as deadlines, what is published and when, requirements for recognizing dressage competitions, and others. it is the kind of document that many USDF members probably aren’t aware of—at least not until they encounter a problem. Find it online at usdf.org/docs/about/about-usdf/governance/PoliciesAndProcedures.pdf. GMO awards. A proposal to update the GMo media awards, beginning in 2012, was also approved. in place of the newsletter Layout and Design category, there will now be awards for First Person and General interest Articles. Te Website Layout

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and Design award will be renamed the Website: Best User experience award. Finally, we will add a Best Amateur Photo award. Regional Championships. Tere was some animated discussion regarding one of the USDF Regional Championships oversight Working Group recommendations for the 2012 Great American/USDF Regional Championships. Region 2 was fortunate to have several excellent venues vying for its championships, necessitating a tough decision. in the end, the executive Board voted to go with the recommendation of the Region 2 director and the region’s championship committee. All of the 2012 Regional Championships dates and locations can be found on the USDF website. Instructor certification. Te instructor Certification Strategic Planning Group, formed a year ago, was given the mission to “study current USDF instructor/trainer Certification Program with the goal of proposing improvements to make it more relevant to today’s world and to ensure its success in the future.” Tis group has been diligently studying the current program, researching others, and putting forward recommendations. For the sake of clarity, the iCSPG recommended that the USDF rename the certification program the USDF trainer/instructor Program with education and Certification. A further recommendation was to rename the certification levels as follows: trainer/instructor Level i (training–First Levels) trainer/instructor Level ii (formerly Second Level) trainer/instructor Level iii (formerly Tird–Fourth Levels). As future levels of recognition and certification are developed, the following will be added: trainer/instructor Level iV (Prix St. Georges/intermediate i) trainer/instructor Level V (honorary/intermediate ii/Grand Prix).

Te iCSPG’s second recommendation was to allow current USDF Recognized teachers (training– Second Levels) to remain as part of the program at this level; not to accept further applications for certification at this level; and to discontinue recognized-teacher certification at all other levels. Te board voted to approve the recommendations of the iCSPG. Convention and symposium. Planning for the Adequan/USDF 2011 national Convention and Symposium is moving ahead at full speed. Te board set the fee schedule, reviewed the lineup of educational sessions, and discussed the pros and cons of open versus closed committee meetings. Although we would like to move toward making all meetings open, we recognize that committees occasionally request the opportunity to hold closed sessions. For many committees, the convention is their only face-to-face meeting all year. Some committee members believe that closed sessions facilitate dealing with sensitive issues and allow them to get more work done. Te bottom line, they say, is that when meetings are more productive, committee members are more likely to attend. Tis presents a dilemma, for obviously the committees need a quorum in order to vote on issues; yet our members, and particularly the Board of Governors delegates, need to able to educate themselves on committee activities. i suspect that the conversation on how to balance these two needs will continue for years to come. Te 2011 symposium promises to be exciting and educational. For the first time, the USeF dressage coaching staff (technical advisor, national developing coach, national young-horse coach, and national youth coach) will present their training philosophy and techniques. (For more on the USeF national dressage coaches, see “Put Me in, Coach!” on page 34.) i know i will be there and hope you will be too. s

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member connection Move It or Lose It! Superb, comprehensive work in the May 2011 issue on all manner of rider position and fitness! i frequently wish i could send every student to massage therapy, chiropractic, Pilates, yoga, etc., so their bodies have a chance work correctly from the spine out. As a “not terribly young” instructor, i do limbering exercises every day; i titled my book It’s Never Too Late because i know scientifically and from observation that, if you do the work to keep your body neutrally centered on your horse, you will ride better at any age. Riders must strive to be better athletes, and that means doing the personal-training work. Tank you for addressing these issues in so many terrific ways! Holly Mason Lincoln, RI

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i just read “Te Warriors” and “Riders with ‘issues’” in the May issue. i am a warrior too: My lower spine is fused and held together with a cage and two bolts. i have had a double hip replacement, then another total replacement of one of the originals, a total joint replacement of my right shoulder, and a fused left thumb…shall i go on? i will be 60 this year. Last year, riding my Fjord gelding Koriakin of narnia, we earned the First Level reserve championships in both the open and pony divisions at the east Coast Riders Cup. My other Fjord, Kingston, was reserve champion at training Level open and third in the pony division. i had my third hip replacement last December and was riding within two weeks of the surgery. i feel the riding keeps me going. With so many injuries, it would have easy to just give up and be an invalid; however, i find the quicker i can get back, the easier it is. if i left it for too long, i probably would never get back. Most of the credit goes to my wonderful Fjords, who totally look after me. Wendy Luscombe Hudson, NY

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i have my own interesting “warrior” challenge. i was run over when i was six and wear a prosthesis. After learning to ski in my twenties, scuba-dive in my thirties, and run marathons in my forties (six in new York and one in London), i took up riding at 50. i was competing at Tird Level on my wonderful Arabian when, after a super lesson last november, i went to untack my horse and had a stroke. As that affected my right arm and leg, and my prosthesis is on the left, i was left “without a leg to stand on”! However, i have made a good recovery and have just started riding again. it’s like being a beginner all over again. Tere are some good things coming out of this, though: After riding my speech is much better— something to do with the neuro pathways—and i am finding i have to ride with my seat much more, as my legs and right hand are still weak. Sienna, my horse, doesn’t like being a “therapeutic” horse, so that makes me try harder. i have a fantastic trainer who continues to push me hard and who continually finds different ways to achieve the desired result. oh, and by the way, i am now 73. Paddy Rossbach Salisbury, CT Wendy and Paddy, we salute you. Long may you ride!

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delinde Cornelissen and Jerich Parzival of the netherlands, whose promising efforts at the 2010 Alltech Fei World equestrian Games were cut short when the horse was eliminated for evidence of blood in his mouth, enjoyed a vindication of sorts by winning the 2011 Reem Acra Fei World Cup Dressage Final title with a Grand Prix Freestyle score of 84.804 percent.

a Grand Prix score of 68.191 percent and a GP Freestyle score of 72.589 percent. Te Freestyle scores decided the final placings. Te fourteen-year-old oldenburg mare, owned by Ann Romney, demonstrated fluid trot work highlighted by solid half-passes and a consistent canter tour. it was a sweet moment for ebeling, 52, of Moorpark, CA, whose World Cup Final debut with Rafalca, in Las Vegas in 2009, was marred by tension. “i couldn’t be happier with her,” ebeling said afterward. “She didn’t really have any mistakes, and she handled the arena really well. For me that was one thing i really wanted to show everyone: She is not as silly as she was two years ago in Vegas.” Accompanying ebeling and Rafalca to Leipzig were US teammates Shawna Harding, Aiken, SC, and WORLD CUP CHAMPIONS: Jerich Parzival and Adelinde Cornelissen of the Netherlands her own Come on iii, who Te competition was held April finished fourteenth with a score of 27-May 1 in Leipzig, Germany, in 67.625 percent; and Germany-based conjunction with the Fei World Cup Catherine Haddad-Staller and her Jumping Final. own Winyamaro, who were twelfth US entrant Rafalca (Argentinius – with 70.161 percent. Ratine, by Rubinstein i) showed her Archived video footage of maturity and confidence in longtime selected World Cup Dressage Final partner Jan ebeling with solid perfortests is available on the US equesmances. Te pair achieved the highest trian Federation’s online channel, finish for the US, placing eleventh out USeF network, at usefnetwork. of a starting field of seventeen with com/2011FeiWCFinals. www.usdf.org s (859) 971-2277

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eese Koffler-Stanfield, who’s based at her family’s Maplecrest Farm in Georgetown, KY, is a USDF-certified instructor/trainer through Fourth Level and a USDF bronze, silver, and gold medalist. Pick 1: Dressage School: A Sourcebook of Movements and Tips Demonstrated by Olympian Isabell Werth by Britta Schöffmann (trafalgar Square, 2009) Tis is a great reference book for all levels. if you have a question on a movement, you’ll find tips on how to ride it, common mistakes, the correct aids, and how it’s supposed to look. i pulled out “extended walk” for an upcoming interview, and it helped refresh my memory on all the particulars. Pick 2: 101 Dressage Exercises for Horse & Rider by Jec Aristotle Ballou (Storey, 2005) i keep this book in my tack room so that, if i’m away and my students want to work on a movement or have questions, they can find the answers. it’s also great if you’re looking for a new exercise. —Sharon Biggs

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he veteran British eventing star Mary King scored another one for the record books at the 2011 Rolex Kentucky Tree-Day event presented by Bridgestone, clinching both the champion and reserve-champion titles, a first in the history of the Lexington CCi4*.

Magister put in a steady test for a score of 40.8. Kentucky having recently been deluged with rain, eventing fans were relieved to see conditions improve in time for Rolex. on a clear, sunny, nearly 80-degree cross-country day, King had a flawless trip aboard Kings

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Te first pair out on the first day of dressage earned the day’s best score. Allison Springer, of Philomont, VA, rode her Toroughbred gelding Arthur, co-owned with her parents, William and Carolyn Springer, to a score 42.3. in second place after day one of dressage was King on Kings temptress, owned by Derek Rostron Baden, with 47.7. on day two of dressage, King bested her previous day’s performance aboard the Portuguese-bred Fernhill Urco, their score of 41.7 moving them into second place. taking over the lead were tiana Coudray, of ojai, CA, and Ringwood Magister. After an explosive beginning when applause for the previous entry startled the tenyear-old irish Sport Horse, Ringwood

temptress and eight time faults on Fernhill Urco, putting herself into the top and second spots. Competing in her first CCi4*, Sinead Halpin, of Gladstone, nJ, moved up to fourth on Manoir de Carneville. Under threatening skies on stadium day, King’s only competition was herself. Both of her mounts jumped clear, giving King, 49, a win to savor aboard her homebred Kings temptress (by Primitive Rising and out of King’s mare Kings Mistress) and the reserve title with Fernhill Urco. With another clear round, Halpin and “tate” moved up to third, besting one of her former trainers, 2010 Rolex winner William Fox-Pitt of Great Britain on neuf des Coeurs. —Emily Koenig

ark your calendars for the 2011 Adequan/USDF national Symposium, December 3-4 at the Del Mar (CA) Fairgrounds. For the first time in one arena, the USeF national dressage coaches will present together: Anne Gribbons (technical advisor and highperformance coach), Debbie McDonald (developing coach), Scott Hassler, (young-horse coach), and Jeremy Steinberg (youth coach). Registration opens July 1.

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he USeF has confirmed the dates and location of the 2011 Collecting Gaits Farm/USeF Dressage Festival of Champions: September 8-11 at USet Foundation headquarters in Gladstone, nJ. Te USeF intermediaire i national championship competition will serve as this year’s US dressage selection trial for the Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico, in october. Te four-day competition will also feature national-championship competition in the following divisions: Grand Prix, young adult “Brentina Cup,” young rider, and junior. A national pony dressage championship joins the lineup this year as well.

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he Dressage Foundation, Lincoln, ne, offers a variety of grants and scholarships. Below are brief descriptions and a list of upcoming application deadlines. For more information, visit dressagefoundation.org. For adult amateurs: Gifted Fund Scholarship (deadline: September 15) Tis $1,000 scholarship enables ad/ams at any level to train with their own horses away from the daily pressures of job and family. Volunteerism within a GMo is an important selection criterion. Up to nine scholarships (one per USDF region) are offered each year. For dressage instructors: Major Anders Lindgren Scholarships (deadline: September 30) two annual $2,000 scholarships are available. Applicants are not required to be USDF-certified instructors, but it is suggested that scholarship recipients train with certified instructors or USDF instructor Certification Program faculty members. in addition, one $6,000 scholarship may be awarded each year to a dressage instructor (preferably USDF-certified through Fourth Level) for a longer period of training. For high-performance competitors: Anne L. Barlow Ramsay Annual $25,000 Grant (deadline: October 25) By providing funds to train and compete in europe, this annual grant helps to showcase talented American-bred horses ridden by US citizens. Applicants must be competing successfully at Prix St. Georges or higher and should demonstrate the ability to move into high-performance competition and to be ambassadors for the American-bred horse in europe. Carol Lavell $25,000 Advanced Dressage Prize (deadline: December 13) Tis grant provides financial assistance for coaching and training to a talented, committed, qualified rider whose plan is to reach and excel at the elite international standards of high-performance dressage. Up to two prizes of $25,000 each may be awarded annually to US citizens over the age of 21. Selection criteria are merit and need.

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ou slave over your dressage, striving to make your horse more supple. But how diligently do you cultivate your own flexibility? According to William Maloney, owner of Maloney Physical Preparation Consulting in Portola Valley, CA, “Flexibility is as important for performance as it is for injury prevention because it provides optimal range of motion, muscle contraction, and optimal nerve firing so that your body can feel strong, respond well to movement, and feel balanced.” Flexibility improves muscle contraction, which allows riders to have better control and stability. it also eases muscle soreness and facilitates postworkout recovery. Many athletic trainers today recommend stretching after exercise, when muscles are warm and loose. Here are some of Maloney’s tips: • Relax by controlling your breathing • Stretch tighter areas of the body first, and hold these stretches longer than on the more flexible side • Hold a stretch for 30 to 90 seconds. Do two to four sets of each stretch. —Jennifer Walker


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A Judge takes Your Questions Your attire, performance, and protocol questions answered By Debbie Riehl-Rodriguez

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he USDF Judges Committee welcomes your questions pertaining to judging and dressage competition. Tanks to those USDF members who submitted questions. (Keep them coming! e-mail your questions to judgescommittee@usdf.org.)

now the score has been separated into three categories, each with a coefficient of 1; i’ll explain them below. Te new format will allow a judge to be clearer in explaining to the rider his or her strong or weak points. 1. “Rider position and seat” re-

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and hands, and must show correct placement of her weight. Her hands should be able to follow the mechanics of the gaits. 2. “Rider’s correct and effective use of the aids” refers to the ability to demonstrate subtle yet effective aids. Tey should reflect the correct basics and follow the pyramid of training. Te rider should make accurate transitions and show correct geometry of figures. 3. “Harmony between rider and horse” refers to the ease, fluency, calmness, and overall presentation of the test. Te horse should demonstrate willingness and trust in the rider and an attitude of happy compliance, all reflecting in a test that is a pleasure to watch. Your horse is your dancing partner! I’d like an honest opinion about gloves. If your hands aren’t yet perfect, should you wear black gloves— or is wearing black an announcement that you’re not ready for white gloves? A judge will be able to recognize unsteady hands no matter what color the gloves are. Although white gloves tend to enhance a more classic picture, i would definitely recommend black gloves for those riders with less-thanperfect hands. Do judges care whether riders use callers (readers) in their tests? not at all—but be aware that, if your reader calls the test incorrectly and you ride off course as a result, you will incur an error. it is wise to be very familiar with your test patterns and to use the reader only as a backup.

Please explain how the rider scores will be evaluated in the 2011 US Equestrian Federation dressage tests. Te rider scores in the collective marks are one of the big changes in the 2011 USeF tests. Previously, one score with a coefficient of 3 was given;

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fers to the rider’s correct posture and alignment. Tere should be a straight line from the rider’s ear through her shoulder, hip, and heel. Her shoulders should be level and the upper body leaning neither too far forward nor too far back. Te rider must demonstrate a stable core and a quiet seat

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Te 2011 USEF dressage tests allow posting (rising) at First Level. Is posting allowed in the trot legyields as well? Doing so feels very awkward to me. Yes, posting the leg-yields is allowed— and i’ll admit that, after having judged them in sitting trot for so many years, it does seem a bit strange at first! Te leg-yield can still be ridden effective-

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ly in posting trot and can actually be helpful in maintaining the activity. Many horses that are less responsive to the rider’s leg tend to lose impulsion during this movement. Te new tests have so many directives to follow. Are they listed in order of priority? no. Te directives are guidelines to emphasize some of the many qualities the judge is looking for. Tey are designed to give the rider a clearer picture of just how much is included in the score for each movement. take note of how many times the words “willing” and “calm” are used. Do judges care whether a rider is on the correct posting diagonal? Tere is no rule regarding which posting diagonal a rider must be on, although rising to the outside diagonal (when the horse’s outside shoulder comes forward) is the generally accepted convention. Doing so helps to allow the horse’s inside hind leg to step under more. Tat said, in dressage-equitation classes, judges expect riders to post on the “correct” (outside) diagonal. Judges frequently comment that my horse’s walk becomes lateral. I understand that this means that the rhythm is incorrect and that it costs us points. Can you explain why a walk becomes lateral and how to correct it? Te USeF Rule Book states that the walk is a marching gait in a regular and well-marked four-time beat with equal intervals between each beat. When the horse’s same-side foreleg and hind leg swing forward almost simultaneously, then the walk has a lateral rhythm. A walk can become lateral for several reasons, including tension, collecting too soon while using the forward driving aids, and conformation (especially the combination of long legs on a short-coupled horse). Certain breeds may be more predisposed to show a lateral tendency. [

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the judge’s box A lateral walk is difficult to correct. You can try maintaining a slower tempo or riding the walk in shoulder-fore to help separate the beats. Walking over ground poles may help. A tactful rider can sometimes cleverly disguise a lateral walk, but most judges can still recognize it. In a dressage sport-horse breeding (DSHB) class, the pattern on the triangle should be the same for all competitors. Some judges will give certain horses and handlers a second or third chance to show the gaits, which leads to an appearance of favoritism. Can you comment on this practice? You are correct in stating that the pattern should be the same for everyone. Tere can be several reasons that a judge would allow a second pass, but first i must emphasize that an exhibitor must not repeat the pattern unless requested to do so by the judge. if a judge requests a second pass, it is not because of favoritism to a certain breed or handler but to be able to give a correct evaluation of the horse being presented. if the judge suspects a problem with regularity or soundness, for instance, he or she may ask to see the horse move again in order to make a decision. Young horses can be quite tense, thereby making it difficult for the judge to evaluate their gaits, and the judge may request a second pass on the triangle in the hopes that the horse will relax enough to show his true movement. if it becomes obvious that the horse will not relax or settle down, then the judge must give a low score. Does conformation influence some judges’ decisions regarding scores, even subconsciously? I have scribed for judges who made comments (not to be recorded on the test sheets) about horses’ conformation. Correct judging protocol is never to discuss anything regarding a horse or rider that one would not be willing to state on the test sheet. Tat said, conformation can affect in many ways a horse’s ability to perform. Tere are

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too many possibilities to list them all here, but one example is in the walk, in which a very long-backed horse may be able to show a clear, correct rhythm but his ability to overstep may be limited. Performance depends on how well a horse’s parts work together. When i judge DSHB classes, many times a fabulous-looking horse—uphill build, modern dressage type, well set-on neck, and so forth—enters the ring, only to prove a disappointing mover. to an extent, the reverse can also be true. Read on for a continued discussion of conformation. When you judge, how do you train your eye to see past such distracting conformational or biomechanical issues as winging and to focus instead on the quality of the gaits? Winging, paddling, rope-walking, and the like are considered faults only in DSHB classes. in dressage tests, the judge must evaluate what the horse demonstrates without being influenced by these types of conformational problems. However, certain issues can limit a horse in any number of ways. You must keep a standard in your mind as to what each movement entails and then decide whether the horse is able to fulfill these requirements. Always refer to the pyramid of training and formulate your scores accordingly, being careful to evaluate the “big picture.” Ask yourself whether the horse is in the proper balance and meeting the requirements and purpose of the level he is showing; these are the most important considerations. s

Debbie Riehl-Rodriguez, of Golden, CO, is a USEF “S” judge, an “r” sporthorse judge, and a member of the USDF “L” faculty. She has earned her USDF bronze, silver, and gold medals as well as numerous Horse of the Year awards on horses she has trained herself. She is an active competitor as well as an instructor and trainer.


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From Field to Fei: Te Young-Horse Years Part 4: On the Horse By Scott Hassler with emily Covington Photographs by Richard Malmgren

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ast month, i discussed good lungeing practices, ending with an important moment in your young horse’s life: the day you lean up and over and sit on his back for the first time. As we continue, it’s very important never to assume that any stage is completely “finished.” training

Consistency and Routine Continue to ensure that your horse is not overly sensitive to his equipment or to his environment. For example, you could try slapping the stirrups a little bit to make sure that noises don’t scare him. Double-check

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Build your young horse’s confidence through routine and repetition. Saddle him the same way each time, always with a gradual tightening of the girth. Prepare to mount by first leaning up to make sure that he is comfortable with your weight. At each stage, look for signs that he accepts you, such as a kind, calm eye and a relaxed attitude without fear or tension. Read his body language, which is critical in these stages. During the sensitive phase of mounting, it’s very important to remember that a quick movement from the rider is probably one of the worst things that can happen. it will scare the horse. if the horse gets nervous and scoots and the rider reacts by clamping and holding out of nervousness, the reaction may trigger the young horse’s flight response. it is extremely important that the rider “goes with the flow.” Make your reactions smooth and clear but not aggressive or abrupt. Stay balanced and quiet, and have your handler address the horse’s reactions.

Teamwork with Your Handler

Fidelity (Rousseau x Cordoba x Weltmeyer) is having a calm, positive first riding experience. Her rider sits quietly while her handler leads her on a lunge line.

is an ongoing process of evaluation. if we feel we must be overly cautious or are fearful or nervous when mounting, the horse will sense our anxiety. Trough preparation and good communication, we must know that we can confidently mount the horse.

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that he is not scared when you stand on the mounting block and are higher than his head. Tese are all things to keep checking. Keep in mind that reactions can change or resurface, even with a horse that was good at an earlier stage.

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now that you’re on your horse and he is quiet and comfortable, make sure that he is not anticipating moving off too quickly or has any kind of tightness in his body. i recommend that the handler, who has been holding your horse while you got on, gently flex him to the inside and to the outside before you walk off. Te purpose of this exercise is to make sure that your horse calmly accepts the feeling of some bend in his back before you walk forward. if he is tight in his back and feeling prone to flight as a result, your handler can more easily maintain control by bending him to the inside. if your horse should suddenly scoot, the handler can calm him immediately by quietly turning him for a few steps. next, have your handler walk your horse on a small circle to the left. Most horses are handled primarily from the left side, so i recommend starting everything new on the left side.


At this stage, your goal is to instill confidence in your young horse as he becomes accustomed to the weight and pressure of a rider. Te handler does most of the work, and the rider just sits quietly. it’s important, however, to gradually feel that you are not “sitting on eggshells.” As you sit into the saddle, quietly wiggle a little to the left and to the right. Let your horse feel the small changes in your weight and pressure. Tere is no leg pressure yet, just your youngster feeling your

seat as you gently settle in. As your horse relaxes more as your handler leads you in a circle to the left, you may start to use your inside leg a bit; later, on a circle to the right, use your outside leg a little. Let your horse slowly start to feel some pressure from the rider while he’s being held and led by the handler. take all this in steps; never hurry. We want a calm horse who is confident in all these stages, not fearful. At this point, the horse’s head carriage doesn’t mat-

FarmVet/USDF Adult Clinic Series Featuring INTRODUCING FLEXION: At a halt or at the walk, the handler can gently flex the horse from side to side so that he learns the idea of yielding in the poll and the jaw. In the photo, I’m flexing the horse slightly to the left (only about an inch or an inch and a half ) from slight rein pressure. Note that I call this kind of yielding flexion, not “bending.” I’m not a fan of bending the young horse. At this phase in your horse’s training, use bending only to desensitize or take away fear from pressure on the back.

During these first few times that you are moving off, being led as you sit in the saddle, make sure that you have very good communication and teamwork with your handler. everything should be done fluidly and as a partnership so that the horse never senses a quick reaction. But even with the most experienced riders and handlers, some horses get nervous at this stage. if that’s the case with your youngster, it’s very important not to do any sort of corrective work with the rider on. it is better for the rider to slowly and calmly dismount, school the horse on the ground, and then remount and carry on. Problems with manners should be taken care of without the rider.

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ter because you are being led. Tere should be no “control factor” with your reins or otherwise, as your handler is taking care of that. After, say, five or six successful rides, if your horse is getting calmer every time out, you can begin shifting your balance a bit more in the saddle before your handler leads him forward.

Work Space and Exercises Show your young horse his new training environment while your handler leads you around. introduce the concept of shallow serpentines by having your handler lead him in some figure eights, turning first to the inside and then to the outside. Make the turns two or three meters wide so that your horse feels his back and uses his body a little bit as he changes direction. After several riding sessions with your handler, begin making the transition to riding independently by having the handler gradually increase the distance between herself and your

TOWARD RIDER CONTROL: Te handler has gradually lengthened the lunge line as part of the transition to Fidelity’s being under the rider’s control.

horse, lengthening the lunge line over time. As the rider, you will start to ask for the “go” a little bit with your leg and with your weight, and for the stop from rein pressure. Tese small pieces are your main work at this stage. Use your aids in a subtle fashion, and continue to communicate with your handler on the ground.

How Long Should I Train? i’m often asked how much time a trainer should spend working with a young horse. At this stage, think less about actual time spent working and more about a general training time frame. Generally, you should not need more than fifteen or 20 minutes per day with your youngster at this stage. But every time you work with your young horse, ask yourself: How many times should i do this before being let loose from the handler? Does this horse need to be more confirmed at this stage before moving on to the next? Do not be in a hurry. take every young horse on a case-by-case basis. Your goal is a calm horse that is not fearful and does not have the idea to flee. Te work should engage him, not overface or bore him. Whether it takes three days or a week, be patient and pay attention to how your youngster handles all the steps along the way. Tis will further your preparation for the successful rides to come. s

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Next: Beginning to focus on dressage. Scott Hassler has been the US Equestrian Federation’s national young dressage-horse coach since 2006. He co-chairs the USDF Sport Horse Committee and is a member of the USEF Dressage Committee, the USEF Breeding Committee, and the USEF Strategic Planning Committee. He is the director of training at Hassler Dressage at Riveredge, Chesapeake City, MD; and he has coached numerous champions from the FEI Young Horse classes to Grand Prix. Emily Covington works for Hassler Dressage in the fields of media and design. She is an active rider and has started and trained many young dressage horses.

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ost horses at this stage should continue to be lunged regularly, to help develop their fitness, balance, and self-carriage. You don’t need to spend a lot of time on the lunge, but the time spent should have a clear purpose. Don’t drill on the lunge to the point that your youngster becomes sour, bored, or develops an ‘I’m done with it’ attitude.



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We Got the Beat Learn how to identify and maintain your horse’s tempos By Michelle Anderson

mous). Tey’ll explain the factors that play a role in your horse’s tempos, and they’ll help you find the tempo at each gait that’s—aaahh!—just right.

Rhythm and Tempo and Speed (Oh My!)

Te Germans use the word Takt to describe both rhythm and regularity, or tempo, of the gaits. Te word doesn’t translate directly into english, leading to some confusion between the terms, says Fei-level trainer, US equestrian Federation “S” dressage judge, and USDF “L” judge faculty member trenna Atkins, of Coupeville, WA. Te American definitions of rhythm and tempo reflect these terms’ musical origins, with rhythm referring to the sequencing of the beats and tempo referring to the rate at which the rhythm is maintained (for the USDF definitions, see “Rhythm and tempo Defined” on the opposing page). However, correct rhythm is unequivocally tied to tempo. “tempo is the rate LIKE CLOCKWORK: Jennifer Schrader Williams and her 1996 Hungarian Warmblood stallion HS Wistar (Wishes and of repetition at which Dreams – H. Marado) trot with takt the rhythm of the gait is carried out,” explains Atkins. if an appropriate tempo is not in this article, an Fei-level ridmaintained, then the rhythm and puer and trainer and a judge and USDF rity of the gaits are jeopardized. For “L” education Program faculty memexample, the walk (a four-beat gait) ber explain how rhythm, speed, and that is too fast can become lateral or tempo differ (no, they’re not synony-

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TECHNICAL EXPERTISE: Trainer and judge Trenna Atkins conducts a session of the USDF “L” Education Program

two-beat in nature. Likewise, a canter that is too slow or inactive can become four-beat rather than a correct three-beat gait. As a result, it’s possible to have a consistent tempo but an incorrect rhythm. Some riders mistake the concept of tempo for speed. to sort them out, consider that the tempo can quicken but the horse isn’t going any faster. “Speed is just how fast you get from one place to another,” says Atkins. “But we’re riding dressage horses, not racehorses.”

Steady, Now Adjusting and rating a horse’s tempos come from the rider’s ability to judge and regulate her horse within the rhythm of the gait, says Atkins. Te first challenge is to recognize a steady tempo. Te second is learning to influence the tempo to improve your horse and his movement. A steady and appropriate tempo is “the basis of all the movements. First, it’s a test of how effective your aids are; but it also allows for timing so the rider can apply aids at the right moment to be effective in the movements,” says Jennifer Schrader Williams, a former young rider who today is a successful Fei-level competitor and the head trainer at Summervale Farm in Roy, WA. Williams was the 2010 recipient

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inding the correct tempos for a dressage horse’s gaits can lead a rider to feel a lot like Goldilocks and the Tree Bears. At times, your horse is too fast, charging around the arena on his forehand while lacking balance and regularity. or he’s too slow, with insufficient activity and energy. All the while, you’re really just looking for that comfortable, balanced spot in the middle.


of Te Dressage Foundation’s Anne L. Barlow Ramsay Grant, taking her Hungarian Warmblood stallion HS Wistar to Germany to train with US rider Catherine Haddad. “Te more fit and balanced a rider is, the easier it is for her to hold her horse in a steady and correct tempo,” Williams says. “i find that even newer, adult riders who dance, work out, or play music have an easier time achieving steady tempo on their horses.” (Saddle time and practice also help, Atkins adds.) For new riders or those who struggle to get the beat, Williams turns to lunge lessons aboard a steady schoolmaster. Riding a schooled horse that maintains a consistent tempo allows the student to concentrate on developing her own sense of tempo. Williams counts out loud and has the rider try to match the horse’s tempo to her beat. Williams’s technique is better than having the rider count for herself, Atkins says: “often, when i ask riders to count aloud, they’ll speed up or slow down their counting with the horse’s tempo, rather than the other way around.”

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Atkins uses other techniques as well, such as turning on a metronome or having students ride to music; but she stresses that the biggest tempo issue for riders is usually related to awareness. “Many adult amateurs or even young riders will ride with other things on their minds,” she says. “Tey want to get in, ride, and get out because they’re busy and have other things to do. Tey need to focus on the details when they’re riding and create a constant awareness

of the horse’s tempo and the influence as a rider over it. over time, it will become as instinctual as posting the trot.” Williams agrees on the importance of awareness—and she also uses a tempo check as a test of the horse’s adjustability and obedience to the aids: “i’m always checking in with myself and the horse to make sure we’re in the right tempo, and i test the horse to my seat and leg to see if i can change tempo within the gaits.”

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Finding Your Horse’s Ideal Tempos each of the horse’s three natural gaits has its own distinct rhythm (see “Te Rhythms of the Gaits” on page 30). Just as some people are natural-born dancers while others sport two left feet, some horses are innately more consistent than others in their tempos. “tempo has to do with the balance of the horse and its conformation,” explains Williams. “A horse with a more uphill, athletic build will have an easier time with balance and tempo.” Williams uses a combination of verbal cue and seat aid to help a horse understand her request for a change in tempo. She’ll say “boing, boing, boing” aloud to set the beat as she posts to that tempo, helping to show her horse that her seat and the tempo are connected. once the horse learns to follow her tempo as she posts, she segues the seat aid to the sitting trot and to the other gaits. “Young horses have a more difficult time maintaining their tempo due to lack of balance and strength,” Williams says. “i find that, on horses that naturally have a quicker tempo or a shorter stride, working on slowing my posting until the horse matches the tempo created by my seat really helps them become independent from my hand. Tis helps me establish the idea for the horse to follow my lead and wait for my timing, not rushing off and looking for too much support from my hand.” For horses that are too quick in their natural tempos and tend to run on the forehand, Atkins advises riding circles and serpentines, which require lots of bending and changing of bend. Tese exercises, when coupled with appropriately timed half-halts from the seat, naturally challenge the horse’s balance and encourage him to rebalance himself over his haunches without relying on the rider’s hands. Te result is a moderated tempo with increased impulsion, she says. “it’s important to ride back to front and not try to change tempo from


impulsion.” try slowing your posting or the rhythm of your seat a notch and see if the balance improves.

the hand,” Williams says, adding that many too-quick horses will simply curl behind the bit and forge ahead. Atkins agrees, adding that using a “hand brake” to slow the tempo is a big no-no but one she sees frequently when she judges.

Training Level tempo issue #2: Te opposite problem: insufficient activity in a too-slow walk, with the horse behind the leg; and lack of impulsion in the canter, leading to an unclear rhythm. Turn the beat around: Your horse may lack a correct response to the forward driving aids. if he is sluggish or makes you feel as if you have to push him forward at every stride, he probably needs to learn a better reaction to the leg, says Williams. if he doesn’t respond to a light leg aid, tap him with the whip or bump him with the spur; then try the light leg aid again. Repeat if necessary until he learns that he must respond to light aids.

Oh No, I’ve Lost the Beat! each level of dressage training presents tempo-related challenges. our experts identify common problems and offer advice. Training Level tempo issue #1: Riders at this level often choose a tempo that’s too quick, especially at the trot. Turn the beat around: Tey’re confusing quickness with impulsion, which comes from the pushing power of engaged hindquarters. When the tempo is too fast, the horse is literally run onto his forehand. “Quickness is the enemy of impulsion,” Atkins says. “it usually leads to flatter, shorter strides and a lack of

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Training Level tempo issue #3: Variations in tempo before and during transitions between the gaits, such as in a trot-walk transition.

“We want to see tempo stay as consistent as possible, especially during the transition,” Atkins says. (Although a horse’s strides may shorten before a transition, the tempo should remain steady.) Turn the beat around: Anticipation by horse or rider (or both) of the upcoming transition may be leading to moments of tension and a loss of fluidity of the strides. Practice riding many transitions, both between gaits and within the gait, while focusing on maintaining steady tempos. Ride transitions other than at points commonly used in the tests (such as at X or at the ends of long diagonals) to keep your horse guessing. First Level tempo issue: overly ambitious riders, trying to give judges “everything they can” in trot and canter lengthenings, sacrifice tempo for speed. Turn the beat around: “We want to see a gradual transition, and not running too fast, which often results

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The Rhythms of the Gaits

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ach gait has a distinct rhythm of hoofbeats when performed correctly. Tempo plays a direct role in the purity of the gaits. If tempo is too quick or too slow, the gaits risk becoming disunited. If you’re to control and improve your horse’s gaits, you must start by learning their rhythms. Walk: The walk is a four-beat gait, meaning that each hoof leaves and strikes the ground individually in even intervals. The count: One-two-three-four-one-two-three-four. Trot: The trot is a two-beat gait, which allows for the steady up-down rhythm of posting. A trotting horse moves his legs in diagonal pairs (right front/left hind; left front/right hind), with a moment of suspension (“air time”) in between. (Having trouble visualizing the diagonal pairs? Wrap each pair with a different color of polo wrap.) The count: One-two-one-two Canter: A proper canter is a three-beat gait plus a moment of suspension during which all four limbs are airborne. When a horse is in left-lead canter, his left foreleg is the last in the sequence to touch down; the reverse is true for right-lead canter, as follows: Left lead: Right hind / left hind and right fore / left fore Right lead: Left hind / right hind and left fore / right fore The count: One-two-three-one-two-three Rein back: In a correct rein back, the horse lowers his haunches and moves his legs backward and in diagonal pairs (not unlike a trot in reverse, but without a moment of suspension, and obviously slower). The count: One-two-one-two.

in a loss of balance and, during the trot, breaking into a canter,” Atkins says. When you school lengthenings, practice developing your feel for “the edge”—the greatest increase in stride length your horse is capable of while still maintaining his balance. if, say, he breaks from trot to canter, you’ll know you went a little too far. Second Level tempo issue #1: Te tempos of the collected trot and canter (both introduced at this level) are too slow. Turn the beat around: “Due to the increased demand of the lateral movements and the balance and bend of the counter-canter, sometimes we see people slow the tempo way down in both the trot and the canter,” Atkins says. Williams adds that the tempo is too slow if the horse’s hind legs feel “stuck” in the lateral work—an indication that he lacks sufficient impulsion.

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intersperse transitions within the gait, such as from collected to medium canter and back again, with lateral work during your schooling sessions to refresh the energy and to help determine whether the tempo has gotten too slow. Second Level tempo issue #2: Te horse quickens or rushes through the simple changes (changes of canter lead through the walk). He may jig in the walk, thereby failing to show a clear walk rhythm, says Atkins. Turn the beat around: Lack of relaxation or loss of balance (or both) may be to blame. Help restore his focus and confidence by going back to easier transitions, such as trot-walk or canter-trot, for a while. or mix it up by walking and immediately riding a small circle or a few steps of leg-yield to help supple and rebalance him before asking for the canter again.

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The Foundation Your awareness of and ability to regulate your horse’s tempos become increasingly important as you move up the levels of dressage, says Atkins. once you gain a firm understanding of rhythm and tempo, you can help advance him through the levels, maintaining tempo through the flying changes, tempi changes (sequenced flying changes), half-pass, pirouettes, passage, and piaffe. each movement presents its own challenges related to the maintenance of a consistent tempo, Williams says. But by becoming an aware and active rider, you’ll find your own inner Goldilocks and learn to identify when everything is “just right.” s

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Try These TestMovement Tempo Challenges

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hree well-known dressage test movements—the free walk, the trot stretching circle, and the release of a rein in the canter (überstreichen)—are all excellent exercises that test the rider’s mastery of her horse’s tempos, says FEI-level trainer Jennifer Schrader Williams. In the stretching circle, especially, you must use your seat, leg, and posting to regulate the tempo as your horse stretches forward and down. In these exercises, holes in the basic training, reliance on the reins, and lack of selfcarriage often become obvious, Williams says.


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Put Me in, Coach! From scouting to training, the US national dressage coaches are shaping the sport’s future By LiSa Kemp

MAKING HISTORY: During an early-morning training session at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, USEF technical advisor Anne Gribbons looks on as groom Rafael Hernandez helps prep Steffen Peters and Ravel for a ride

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ith a mission to identify and develop dressage talent both human and equine, the United States equestrian Federation’s (USeF) national Dressage Coaching program is intended to help up-and-coming riders and horses get the assistance they need—the long-range goal being national and international competitive success for the USa. Unlike in europe, with its equestrian traditions and wellstructured support for horse sport, a comprehensive developmental program for high-performance and prospective high-performance dressage competitors is new to the US. We’ve had national dressage coaches before, but there was no “pipeline” to help talented riders and horses come up through the levels. and american dressage has suffered for the lack, with many promising young adults having left the sport, citing a lack of support and advancement opportunities. Te holes in the safety net had even been felt at the international levels. prior to some past olympic Games and World Championships, for example, the pickings were slim in terms of selections for the US dressage team, says anne Gribbons, of Chuluota, FL, the USeF national dressage technical advisor and coach since 2009. “We have had many very capable coaches teaching our riders and horses, but none of them lived here except for Col. Bengt Ljungquist in the 1970s,” Gribbons explains. Referring to such past coaches as her predecessor, olympic gold medalist Klaus Balkenhol of Germany, she says: “Tey’d fly in, do their magic, and go home. my feeling is that it’s time for us to have management over here for the whole program: to be able to identify our talent, monitor it, and then have riders get the help they want.” Gribbons, a Fédération Equestre Internationale (Fei) 5* (formerly “o”) dressage judge whose contract runs through the 2012 London olympics, is the hub of a wheel that now includes coaches specializing in young horses, youth, and developing horses. in this article, we’ll meet all four coaches and learn how they are working to change the fabric of american dressage.

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The Coaches and Their Roles Te program’s linchpin is Gribbons, who says her focus is on improving the teaching and training of dressage in this country. “i care about our riders getting better. i’ve judged for over 30 years, so i can stand with an instructor and listen to them teach, and know what score that rider would get,” she says, adding that while at first some instructors were defensive, most are now coming around. “Tey see that i want what they want: for their riders to improve.” USDF ConneCtion

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SpEAK SOfTlY, BUT CARRY A BIG STICK: USEF developing-horse coach Debbie McDonald is all business at a clinic

in her position, Gribbons is responsible for the wide-angle view: assessing the state of the sport across the country and advising on a strategic level. “i can recommend which shows to go to and which to wait for. i can tell someone where that rider or that horse stacks up. and everyone gets the best advice i can give.” part of Gribbons’ mission is to enrich the american talent pool such that our medal hopes won’t be so dependent on one or two star performers. “if we have depth in our program, when there’s a problem there will be someone standing ready, and we don’t even have to think that there would be consequences in the results,” she says. in the more visible part of her role, Gribbons was ringside and backstage with the US dressage squad at the 2010 alltech Fei World equestrian Games in Lexington, Ky. She’ll accompany the team to the pan american Games in mexico this october, and next summer she’ll be in London for the olympic Games. Te longest-running of the four current national dressage coaches is Scott Hassler, of Chesapeake City, mD, who has been the USeF national young-horse coach since 2005. now in his second term, Hassler, who also co-chairs the USDF Sport Horse Committee, primarily works with our sport’s equine protégés: talented four- to six-year-old horses that, through the markel/USeF young Horse Dressage program, are being groomed for the USeF Four-year-old and the Fei Five- and Six-year-old classes. in that realm, the brass rings are in the markel/USeF national young

Horse Championships and in the Fei World Breeding Dressage Championships for young Horses, the latter held each summer in Verden, Germany. “everything started with the need,” Hassler says of the program’s founding. “Te young horses weren’t being focused on at the national level, but after the World Breeding Championships started, we turned a corner.” While Hassler’s three colleagues work primarily with “known” horses and riders who have made their way onto USeF lists as a result of competitive success, he functions as more of a talent scout. “often, these young horses haven’t competed yet; they’re usually still at the farms where the trainers are working with them,” Hassler explains. “i’m always looking for information about where they are in order to get them on our radar screen.” Hassler expresses pride in what the program has accomplished in just six years. “at our young Horse Championships, we’re now consistently seeing US-bred horses in addition to european-bred ones. We’re also seeing a lot of ‘graduates’ from the markel/ USeF young Horse program moving into the Developing Horse program; those are both good markers for us to analyze how we’re doing.” When those talented youngsters ascend to the Developing Horse ranks, they come under the mentorship of idaho-based olympian Debbie mcDonald, the USeF national developing-horse coach since January 2010.

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YOUNG-HORSE COACH: Scott Hassler at a training session with Lauren Sprieser and the five-year-old Oldenburg gelding Stratocaster (Sir Donnerhall – Alabama)


YOUTH MENTOR: Jeremy Steinberg at the USDF Region 2 FEI Jr/YR clinic in March

clinics in between shows interfered with a horse’s training, so this year we’re starting them later.” [

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Like the young horses, the developing horses have a competitive benchmark and a championship. Te USeF national Developing Horse Dressage Championship, sponsored by the Dutta Corporation and performance Sales international, is for seven- to nine-year-olds competing at the prix St. Georges level. Horses listed for the Developing program include promising six-year-olds, USeF national young adult “Brentina Cup” Dressage horses (whose test is roughly equivalent in difficulty to intermediate ii), and those qualifying for the national championships. Horses and riders may also get into the Developing pipeline by invitation from the USeF High performance Dressage Committee. mcDonald keeps a watchful eye on america’s future dressage stars. “i just did an observation clinic with anne [Gribbons] in Florida, with high-performance Grand prix riders and horses trying for the pan american Games,” she says. “Tese are riders that are closer to representing the US, with scores of 65 percent or better.” Scheduling the various observation sessions is a complicated affair, with considerations ranging from training needs to weather. “everyone has their unique schedule,” says mcDonald. “Where Scott’s schedule revolves around certain shows, we found out last year that doing the developing

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as it turns out, the coaching position has come to mcDonald at the right time in her life, with her fall from a horse in march spelling the end of her riding days. “[my doctors] told me my neck couldn’t stand another bad fall, so i’ve been phasing out of the everyday training and focusing more on these clinics and making sure everyone stays on the right track. it’s a way to be helpful and impact the sport in a different way,” she says. Te newest member of the coaching team is Jeremy Steinberg, of Kirkland, Wa, who became the USeF national dressage youth coach last august, working with riders aged 21 and under. Steinberg, the 1996 Fei north american young Riders’ Championships dressage individual gold medalist, is now a Grand prix-level competitor and was a 2010 inaugural albers award recipient for his efforts as the Region 6 naJyRC chef d’équipe. Steinberg says that he views his role not as training youngsters to win naJyRC medals, but to help them develop into exceptional horsemen and -women and, eventually, into top Grand prix-level riders. “trainers have their ideas, but the kids have ideas of their own, many of them very good,” Steinberg says. “Tis is one of those things where you just have to start somewhere, and right now it’s about accumulating information and get-

ting feedback about what people are needing, then sifting through until we notice similarities and trends.” Steinberg talks with as many youngsters and their trainers and parents as he can in his travels to clinics and shows, but he acknowledges that it can be easy to miss a good prospect. “it’s very hard, because the country is so big,” he says. “Riders can slip under the radar because they’re in the middle of the country as opposed to either coast; that’s why we’re relying on everyone to help us identify the best talent.”

Developing an American System Te european system of identifying and developing dressage talent is the envy of many, but the US coaches point out that the enormity of our country requires a somewhat different approach. “i would say the simple fact is that geography really helps europe because everything is closer together,” says Hassler. “equestrian sport is so big there, in every single category, and they have greater attendance at events. plus, the breed organizations are an important part of the established training and competition pipeline. overall, everything is much more tight-knit.” “in europe, the best trainers are always at the shows and seeing the up-and-coming talent,” says Steinberg. “We

Major Anders Lindgren Scholarship Changes!

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he Lindgren Scholarship Fund has historically been available to instructors to travel to and train in Europe. The grant amount was increased in 2010 to $10,000, and realizing that this isn’t even enough to cover the cost of transporting a horse to Europe, the Foundation researched other options. The Dressage Foundation wanted to stay with the spirit of the Fund, and honor Major Lindgren and his vision. The fund is now available to provide funding in a couple different ways. Funding is now available to provide one $6,000 scholarship to an instructor to train for a concentrated period of time away from home, but not necessarily in Europe. Preference is given to those in the USDF Certified pool, Training through Fourth Levels.

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The fund can also award two $2,000 scholarships to instructors to spend a concentrated amount of time of at least one week away from home. Applicants for these two scholarships do not need to be Certified Instructors but it is suggested that they use the money to train with a Certified Instructor or USDF Certification Program Faculty Member. The application deadline is September 30th.

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might have the same number of good riders, but we’re in a country eight times the size of western europe, so it’s much harder to get eyes on everybody.” in the past, americans who wanted exposure to the gold standard of the sport felt obligated to train in europe, sometimes for months or years at a time. Gribbons, who spent two and one-half years in Germany, is one of them, but today she wants our riders to be able to train at home. “many riders have instructors overseas, but they miss out on continuity unless they’re working with them on a daily basis, and it’s very expensive to stay in europe,” Gribbons explains. She’s not a fan of dressage “distance learning,” either: “you can’t teach using videos because the moment is gone.” “We’re grateful to europe, and we certainly need to go there and compete for the excellent competition they give us, but there are differences in the way we do things, and that can become a strength for us,” Gribbons says. Te USeF national Dressage Coaching program plans to address the geographic and other issues through clinics, evaluations, and additional types of support. Te team believes that, over time, changes will lead to more dressagecareer opportunities on american soil, such as for younghorse trainers and for dressage instructors and coaches.

AMERICAN INGENUITY: Peters and Gribbons talk strategy at the 2010 WEG

All Together Now Te four dressage coaches recognize that they must work together to achieve their vision of success. “For example, there might be a really talented youth or junior or young rider who’s got a super seat and great promise but who just isn’t getting national attention,” Hassler says. “Jeremy and i could work to get that rider involved with breeders and sponsors and get them going.” He adds that helping rid-

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Unity in Education: The 2011 Adequan/USDF National Symposium

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his year’s Adequan/USDF National Dressage Symposium will present an unprecedented opportunity for dressage riders of all levels to work with and learn from the four US Equestrian Federation national dressage coaches: Anne Gribbons, Scott Hassler, Debbie McDonald, and Jeremy Steinberg. “It’s exciting that the USDF is showcasing the USEF teaching staff,” says Gribbons, the USEF dressage technical advisor and high-performance coach. “We are working together as a team and moving in the same direction. It’s historic. So the theme [of this year’s symposium] is really Unity in Education.” Working within that theme, Gribbons explains, the symposium leaders will present the new system of teaching horses and riders that they are developing. Although it has no official name and will be a dynamic work in progress, some have dubbed it “the American system” because, as she says, “It’s all American.” “We have always before had some type of foreign influence, which has been very important,” Gribbons says. “But there comes a time when you have to stand on your own two feet. So part of our focus is to teach America to teach itself.”

ers to see the “big picture” view of the sport is another facet of the program’s search for diamonds in the rough. “i didn’t understand all the levels of this business at a young age, but when i moved to europe it hit me in the face,” Hassler continues. “Tat’s when i paid more attention to the whole system. it’s another way we can blossom all this talent, by waking them up to what’s possible.” Providing counseling for a horse’s training team, offering alternative perspectives, and relieving any pressure to advance a horse more quickly are other ways that the coaching team can help, Hassler adds. Likewise, the organizations that support our sport— namely, the USeF and the USDF—must find innovative ways to cooperate in order for the coaching program to realize maximum benefits. it’s already happening, as at March’s USDF Region 2 Fei Junior/Young Rider Clinic at tempel Lipizzans in northern illinois. it was the first jointeffort USDF/USeF clinic, with USDF organizing the event and procuring the eight riders from five states, and USeF supplying Steinberg as the clinician.

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What About the Amateurs? Gribbons wants America’s amateur dressage riders to know that they are a key part of the program’s ongoing development. “Everybody is born an amateur. We’ve all been amateurs at some point, and amateurs are why we do this [symposium],” she says. “We want to involve them in what we are doing. And we hope that [through the symposium], they will be there at the very beginning of something that, in ten to twenty years, will create an even stronger American dressage rider at all levels—from amateurs to people who will form a team that will one day win the gold medal.” In addition, it’s her hope that those who attend the symposium will find the teaching team approachable. So, in addition to the usual blend of lectures and live demonstrations, Gribbons hopes to include “meet and greet” sessions where attendees can get to know the coaches better. “I hope [participants] will come with an open attitude and be ready to ask questions and participate,” she says. “And, of course, I also hope they learn something from us!” —Sushil Dulai Wenholz

Gribbons hopes that the 2011 Adequan/USDF national Symposium in Del Mar, CA, will showcase the USeF/USDF collaborative spirit, when the USeF dressage coaching team will headline. (For more on the symposium, see “Unity in education: Te 2011 Adequan/USDF national Symposium” above.) “We plan for it to be both educational and entertaining,” Gribbons says. “other than [the fact that] it could be a good seminar with all four of us, and draw an enthusiastic audience, it will also show that it’s really happening—that the USeF and USDF are now working much more closely together. We’re excited about the team and what this program can bring to American dressage.” s

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he rider-awards program is one of USDF’s oldest and most popular. From the single gold and silver medals awarded in 1974, the program has grown exponentially, with 946 USDF members receiving rider performance awards, rider medals, freestyle bars, and Master’s Challenge awards in 2010. Te medals in particular have become sought-after symbols of dressage achievement and are noted with pride on many professionals’ resumes and websites. in this article, i’ll explain the criteria for the various awards. We’d love to have you join us in receiving your own rider award in person at a future USDF Salute Gala and Annual Awards Banquet!

Eligibility Prerequisites to count toward USDF rider awards, scores must be earned at US equestrian Federation-licensed/USDF-recognized competitions, and you must be a USDF group or participating member in good standing when scores are earned. Horses do not need to be lifetime-registered with USDF, but they must meet minimum competition-eligibility requirements at the time scores are earned. A rider may earn scores toward an award on any num-

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ber of horses. USDF rider awards are cumulative, meaning that scores toward an award may be earned over more than one competition season.

Rider Performance Awards USDF offers rider performance awards at training, First, and Second Levels. Requirements are as follows: • Four scores of 60 percent or higher at the respective level • At two or more different competitions • From four different judges • From four different rides • From any test of the level. if two or more judges score one ride, then the average of their scores counts as a single score.

Rider Medals Te USDF bronze, silver, and gold medals reward riders as they move up through the levels. Te bronze medal recognizes achievement at First, Second, and Tird Levels. Te silver medal is for Fourth Level and Prix St. Georges. Te coveted gold medal recognizes achievement at intermediate i through Grand Prix.


A big plus for bronze-medal aspirants is that First and Second Level rider performance-awards scores do not expire and may also be applied toward the bronze medal. Gold, silver, and bronze medals may be earned in any order. Bronze-medal requirements: • Six scores of 60 percent or higher: • two scores at First Level from two different judges and two different rides • two scores at Second Level from two different judges and two different rides • two scores at Tird Level from two different judges and two different rides. Silver-medal requirements: • Four scores of 60 percent or higher: • two scores at Fourth Level from two different judges and two different rides • two scores at Prix St. Georges from two different judges and two different rides. Gold-medal requirements: • Four scores of 60 percent or higher: • two scores at intermediate i and/or intermediate ii from two different judges and two different rides • two scores at Grand Prix from two different judges and two different rides.

Freestyle Bars Similar in structure to the rider medals are the USDF bronze, silver, and gold freestyle bars, awarded for achievement in musical freestyle. All three freestyle bars have a minimum score requirement of 65 percent. A freestyle bar can be awarded only after a competitor has earned the respective USDF bronze, silver, or gold rider medal; however, it is permissible for a rider to earn both a freestyle bar and the corresponding rider medal in the same competition year. Freestyle bronze bar requirements: • Six scores of 65 percent or higher: • two freestyle scores at First Level from two different judges and two different rides • two freestyle scores at Second Level from two different judges and two different rides • two freestyle scores at Tird Level from two different judges and two different rides. Freestyle silver bar requirements: • Four scores of 65 percent or higher: • Four freestyle scores at Fourth Level from four different judges and four different rides. Freestyle gold bar requirements: • Four scores of 65 percent or higher:

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fter you have fulfilled all of the requirements for a USDF rider award, complete and submit the online application (on the USDF website under Awards/Performance). The USDF office no longer requires copies of test sheets. There is a $25 processing fee per application.

• two freestyle scores at intermediate i from two different judges and two different rides • two freestyle scores at Grand Prix from two different judges and two different rides.

Master’s Challenge Awards Master’s Challenge awards, which are offered at training through Fourth Levels and as a single Fei-level award, are for riders aged 60 and older. Scores used to earn Master’s Challenge awards may also be used toward rider performance awards and medals. to be eligible for Master’s Challenge awards, a rider must be age 60 or older at the time scores are earned. Submit your birth date to USDF before September 30 of the award year. Scores must have been earned after January 1, 1990. Training, First, and Second Level award requirements: • Four scores of 60 percent or higher: • From four different judges • From four different rides. Tird Level, Fourth Level, and FEI-level award requirements: • Tree scores of 55 percent or higher:

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or purposes of earning USDF rider awards, the equivalencies listed below are in effect for the 2011 competition season. • FEI Pony Team and Individual tests = Second Level • FEI Junior Preliminary test = Third Level • FEI Junior Team and Individual tests = Fourth Level • FEI Young Rider Preliminary, Consolation, and Team tests = Fourth Level • FEI Young Rider Individual test = Prix St. Georges • FEI Pony Freestyle test = Second Level Freestyle • FEI Junior Freestyle test = Third Level Freestyle • FEI Young Rider Freestyle test = Fourth Level Freestyle.

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• From three different judges • From three different rides • Fei levels are combined. Scores may be earned from one level or any combination thereof.

Get Recognized! Rider performance award winners each receive a patch, a certificate of achievement, and a letter of recognition. All rider-awards recipients are listed on the USDF website and in the annual yearbook issue of USDF Connection. earners of rider medals, freestyle bars, and Master’s Challenge awards are encouraged to attend the annual Salute Gala and Annual Awards Banquet, held during the USDF convention, to receive their awards in person. if you can’t be there, then the USDF office will mail your award to you after the convention.

Medalists, freestyle-bar recipients, and Master’s Challenge award winners: Don’t miss the opportunity to send us a photograph for the annual yearbook issue of USDF Connection. Digital images, accompanied by the USDF photorelease form, must be submitted by September of the competition year in which the award was earned in order to be considered for publication. Te rider medals themselves are handsome keepsakes suitable for display. Proud recipients also may purchase lapelpin-sized medals from the USDF store. Freestyle-bar recipients, USDF is looking into offering a lapel pin for you, too. For more information about USDF’s rider awards, contact the USDF Competitions Department. s Cristen Brown is USDF’s awards-services coordinator. Contact her at cbrown@usdf.org or at (859) 971-7361.

USDF Rider Award Fun Facts • Since 1974, more than 17,000 rider awards have been bestowed. • Janne Rumbough, Palm Beach, FL, is the only person to have been awarded all six USDF Master’s Challenge awards. • Ten accomplished USDF members have earned all three medals and all three freestyle bars: Stephanie Alvord, Waterford, VA Shannon Dahmer, Aurora, CO Marjolein Geven, Columbus, GA Lynn Jendrowski, Blacksburg, VA Heather Mason, Lebanon, NJ Endel Ots, St. Charles, IL Evelyn Pfoutz, Westminster, MD Christy Raisbeck, Fulshear, TX Donna Richardson, San Marcos, CA Andrea Velas, Dillsburg, PA. • The three youngest USDF bronze medalists: Mary Herbst, Califon, NJ (9 years, 4 months) Jamie Pestana, Livermore, CA (10 years, 10 months) Frederica Crafts, Edgartown, MA (12 years, 2 months). • The three youngest USDF silver medalists: Kristin Brownlee, Sunnyvale, TX (9 years, 5 months) Bobbie Kerr, East Aurora, NY (12 years, 10 months) Teresa Adams, Woodland, CA (13 years, 11 months).

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• The three youngest USDF gold medalists: Ashlyn DeGroot, Hanford, CT (16 years, 3 months) Julia Handt, Wylie, TX (17 years, 4 months) Lindsey O’Keefe, Roy, WA (17 years, 10 months). • The three youngest USDF bronze freestyle bar recipients: Jackson Freismuth, Whitewater, CO (15 years, 6 months) Katrin Dagge, Bonita Springs, FL (17 years, 7 months) Rachel Campbell, Wylie, TX (17 years, 8 months). • The three youngest USDF silver freestyle bar recipients: Roxanne Strahan, VC Highlands, NV (15 years, 4 months) Courtney Massie, Brighton, MI (15 years, 7 months) Ryan Eskridge, Charlotte, NC (16 years, 10 months). • The three youngest USDF gold freestyle bar recipients: Jennifer Schrader Williams, Yelm, WA (24 years, 8 months) Nora Batchelder, Piermont, NH (25 years, 4 months) Endel Ots, St. Charles, IL (25 years, 6 months).


USDF – COUNCILS & COMMITTEES ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL Interim Chair – Anne Sushko, IA, Region 4

Miki Christophersen, KS, Region 4

Chris Trentelman, FL, Region 3

Anneliese Vogt Harber, GA, Region 3

Bylaws Committee

Anne Sushko, IA, Region 4

Chair-Chris Trentelman, FL Region 3 Alison Head, VA, Region 1 Janine Malone, NC, Region 1 Barbara Cadwell, WI, Region 2 Charee Adams, OH, Region 2 Sue Hughes, MI, Region 2

(GMO representation) Corinne Stonier, OR, Region 6 (Regional and GMO representation) Paula Langan, CA, Region 7 (PM and competitor representation) Debra Carr-Kirk, MA, Region 8 (Regional representation)

Bill Maybee, MI, Region 2 Peter Rothschild, WA, Region 6 Gaye McCabe, OR, Region 6

GMO Categories

Charles Lewis, CA, Region 7

Category 1 – GMOs with less than 75 members Category 2 – GMOs with 75 – 174

Nominating Committee

members

Chair-Miki Christophersen, KS, Region 4

Category 3 – GMOs with 175 – 499

Delores Kaminski, MD, Region 1

Category 4 – GMOs with 500 or

Bill Maybee, MI, Region 2

members more members

Barbara Petti, FL, Region 3 Tracie Wang, NE, Region 4 Kay Lorenzen, AZ, Region 5 Marsha Williams, OR, Region 6 Tracy Underwood, CA, Region 7 Elaine Donoghue, MA, Region 8 Kathryn Kyle, TX, Region 9

Jan Denno, MD, Region 1 (member of Potomac Valley Dressage Association – category 4) Brynn Hansen, WI, Region 2 (president and official contact of NEW Barbara Petti, FL, Region 3

Chair-Anneliese Vogt Harber, GA, Region 3

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(PM representation) Holly Scherzer, AL, Region 3 (PM and competitor representation) Judith Fiorentino, AL, Region 3 (PM and competitor representation) Tracie Wang, NE, Region 4 (PM representation)

(member of Equestrians’ Institute – category 3, official contact, roster contact and web master for Oregon Dressage Society – category 4) Martha McDaniel, HI, Region 7 (roster contact for Aloha State Dressage Society – category 1, member of Association – category 1) Carolyn Tice, CA, Region 7 (president of California Dressage Society – category 4) Cindi Wylie, MA, Region 8 (member of New England Dressage Association – category 4) Bruce Lawrie, TX, Region 9 (member of Dallas Dressage Club – category 2)

Chair – Anne Sushko, IA, Region 4

Dressage Association – category 2)

Membership Committee

Corinne Stonier, OR, Region 6

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GMO Committee

Paula Langan, CA, Region 7

Anne Moss, PA, Region 1

South Dressage and Combined TrainGillian Howell, NE, Region 4 (president and official contact of

Historical Recognition Committee Chair – Anne Moss, PA, Region 1 Jennifer Bryant, PA, Region 1 Bettina Longaker, VA, Region 1 Roberta Williams, OH, Region 2 Rosalind Kinstler, MI, Region 2 Anne Ramsay, FL, Region 3 Becky Johnston, FL, Region 3 Charlotte Trentelman, FL, Region 3 Dianne Stanley, MT, Region 5 Anna Lucy Keller, ID, Region 6 Susan Lombardi, CA, Region 7

Nebraska Dressage Association – category 2) Scarlett Fahrenson, AZ, Region 5 (member of Arizona Dressage Association – category 3)

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USDF – COUNCILS & COMMITTEES TECHNICAL COUNCIL Interim Chair–Gerhard Politz, CA, Region 7

Marilyn Heath, FL, Region 3

Regina Antonioli, CA, Region 7

Lois Yukins, MA, Region 8

Janet (Dolly) Hannon, CO, Region 5

Dianne Stanley, MT, Region 5

Judges Committee

Freestyle Committee

TD Committee

Chair-Lois Yukins, MA, Region 8

Chair-Janet (Dolly) Hannon, CO, Region 5

Chair-Dianne Stanley, MT, Region 5

Maryal Barnett, MI, Region 2

Tigger Montague, VA, Region 1

Natalie DiBerardinis, MD, Region 1

Gary Rockwell, FL, Region 3

Terry Ciotti Gallo, FL, Region 3

Carolyn Borgert, KY, Region 2

Terry Ciotti Gallo, FL, Region 3

Marlene Schneider, MN, Region 4

Linda Lester, FL, Region 3

Anna Lucy Keller, ID, Region 6

Laura Gloor, MN, Region 4

Marilyn Heath, FL, Region 3

Alexsandra Howard, CA, Region 7

Rusty Cook, NM, Region 5

William Solyntjes, MN, Region 4

Jane Escola, CA, Region 7

Eva-Maria Adolphi, UT, Region 5

Janet Foy, CO, Region 5

Ann Guptill, CT, Region 8

Kaye Phaneuf, OR, Region 6

Trenna Atkins, WA, Region 6

Debra Reinhardt, CT, Region 8

Rebecca Lewis, CA, Region 7

David Schmutz, CA, Region 7

Susan Howard, TX, Region 9

Paul Cormier, MA, Region 8

(Para Representation)

(Freestyle Representation)

Carolyn VandenBerg, TX, Region 9

(Para Representation) William Warren, MA, Region 8

Competition Management Committee

Instructor Trainer Committee

Chair-Regina Antonioli, CA, Region 7

Chair-Gerhard Politz, CA, Region 7

Bettina Longaker, VA, Region 1

Cindy Sydnor, NC, Region 1

Kevin Bradbury, MI, Region 2

Debbie Bowman, VA, Region 1

Heather Petersen, CO, Region 5

Bailey Cook, NC, Region 1

Elizabeth Madlener, MD, Region 1

Rose Newman, WA, Region 6

Maryal Barnett, MI, Region 2

Jayne Ayers, WI, Region 2

Maureen Van Tuyl, CA, Region 7

Sarah Martin, CO, Region 5

Maryal Barnett, MI, Region 2

David Schmutz, CA, Region 7

Rachel Saavedra, CA, Region 7

(Competitor Representation) Marilyn Kulifay, TX, Region 9

+L, Program Committee Chair-Marilyn Heath, FL, Region 3

Joan Humphrey, FL, Region 3

(Para Representation)

Lilo Fore, CA, Region 7

Marianne Ludwig, FL, Region 3

Debra Reinhardt, CT, Region 8

Ann Guptill, CT, Region 8

Gary Rockwell, FL, Region 3

A. Whit Watkins, TX, Region 9

Vicki Hammers – O’Neil, CT, Region 8

William Solyntjes, MN, Region 4 Debbie Riehl-Rodriguez, CO, Region 5

(Competitor Representation)

Sarah Geikie, CT, Region 8 Lendon Gray, NY, Region 8

Janet Foy, CO, Region 5 Trenna Atkins, WA, Region 6 Alexsandra Howard, CA, Region 7 Tracey Lert, CA, Region 7 Jeff Moore, CA, Region 7 Axel Steiner, CA, Region 7 Lois Yukins, MA, Region 8 Please note information in these listings is correct as of 4/28/11.


USDF – COUNCILS & COMMITTEES ACTIVITIES COUNCIL Interim Chair–Veronica Holt, CO, Region 5

Roz Kinstler, MI, Region 2

Kristi Wysocki, CO, Region 5

Fran Crocco, NJ, Region 1

Roberta Williams, OH, Region 2

Peggy Klump, CA, Region 7

Scott Hassler, MD, Region 1

Adult Programs Committee

FEI Jr/YR Committee

Chair-Fran CroBBo, -J, Region Michelle King, VA, Region 1 Jackie Luebke-Puetz, WI, Region 2 Holly Hilliard, FL, Region 3 Jamee Amundson, CO, Region 5 Wendy Fryke, CO, Region 5 Catherine Siemiet, CO, Region 5 Frances Haupt, OR, Region 6 Sandy Harper, CA, Region 7 Sybille Crafts, MA, Region 8 Evelyn Tumlin, MS, Region 9 Donna Meyer, TX, Region 9

Chair-RoAerta 6illiaLs, OH, Region Technical Advisor – Eva Salomon, KY, Region 2 Technical Advisor – Lloyd Landkamer, MN, Region 4 Patsy Albers, MD, Region 1 Roz Kinstler, MI, Region 2 Sue Bender, AL, Region 3 Nancy Gorton, KS, Region 4 Kathy Donnelly, CO, Region 5 Emma Dye, WA, Region 6 Michele Vaughn, CA, Region 7 Karen Davis, NY, Region 8 Richard Howard, TX, Region 9

Youth Programs Committee Chair-Roz *instler, M(, Region Kathy Rowse, VA, Region 1 Laurie Moore, MI, Region 2 Dorothy Mueller, MI, Region 2 Roberta Williams, OH, Region 2 Tami Crawford, TN, Region 3 Lloyd Landkamer, MN, Region 4 Dorie Vlatten Schmitz, A(, Region 5 Julie Barringer-Richers, CO, Region 5 Gaye McCabe, OR, Region 6 Laurie Farmer, CA, Region 7 Lendon Gray, NY, Region 8 Anne Kuhns, OK, Region 9

Youth Programs Advisory Subcommittee Chair--iBole DelGiorno, -J, Region Advisor–Gaye McCabe, OR, Region 6 Lauren Griffin, IN, Region 2 Aylin Corapcioglu, CO, Region 5 Genay Vaughn, CA, Region 7 Mary Bahniuk Lauritsen, MA, Region 8 Faith Morris, TX, Region 9

Regional Championships Committee Chair-5eroniBa Holt, CO, Region 5 Bettina Longaker, VA, Region 1 Lisa Gorretta, OH, Region 2 Roberta Williams, OH, Region 2 John (opatti, FL, Region 3 Jean Kraus, MO, Region 4 Peggy Farmer, A(, Region 5 Rose Newman, WA, Region 6 Anne Howard, CA, Region 7 Bill Warren, MA, Region 8 Kathy Jones, TX, Region 9

Sport Horse Committee Co-Chair-SBott Hassler, MD, Region Co-Chair-*risti 6ysoBki , CO, Region 5 Technical Advisor – Hilary Clayton, MI, Region 2 Technical Advisor – Ekkehard Brysch, IL, Region 2

Janine Malone, NC, Region 1 Melanie Sloyer, PA, Region 1 Mary Alice Malone, PA, Region 1 Sue Madden Mandas, OH, Region 2 Chuck Smith, OH, Region 2 William Solyntjes, MN, Region 4 Michele Vaughn, CA, Region 7 Kathy Hickerson, NH, Region 8 Jan Colley, TX, Region 9

Awards Committee Chair-Peggy *luLO, CA, Region 7 Deborah Garris, IL, Region 2 Brad Cutshall, MI, Region 2 Elizabeth Davidson, FL, Region 3 Heather Petersen, CO, Region 5 Katherine McHugh, MA, Region 8 Donna Meyer, TX, Region 9

INDEPENDENT COMMITTEES Audit Committee Chair-Charles SLith, OH, Region Karin Reid Offield, MI, Region 2 Laura Gorretta, OH, Region 2

Steering Committee Chair p !eth Jenkins, MA, Region 8 Members are the Chairs of the Administrative, Technical, and Activities Council.

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For Your Dressage Bookshelf Help for all riders and all types of horses By Jennifer o. Bryant

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t’s summertime, and that means books for those lazy, hazy days when it’s too hot to ride. Tese new titles will help quench your thirst for learning when you’re not in the saddle.

What Dreams Are Made Of

Down-to-Earth Dressage What hasn’t Lynn Palm done? From bridleless demonstrations and AQHA Superhorse titles to ribbons in hunters and dressage, this versatile horsewoman has a vast wealth of practical experience, all rooted in solid dressage basics.

Fei 5* dressage judge Stephen Clarke of Great Britain is so well respected that anything he writes is bound to get my attention. in his new book, Dressage Dreams 10 (LewisHarding),

if you’re old-school and like to commit your thoughts to paper instead of a computer screen, you’ll like the Dressage Rider’s Training Journal (Dressage Aids). in addition to a rider’s journal, it includes a section for mapping out monthly training plans as well as pages for the coach or instructor to record important points to remember.

From a Modern Master

he combines education with a peek at the back stories and training journeys of fifteen well-known modern horses and riders, plus four Fei ponies. each chapter focuses on a movement or quality, accompanied by a photo of a horse and rider exemplifying such in a “10” moment. After a brief technical overview, it’s on to accounts of the rider’s background, the horse’s training journey, and insights from the pair’s trainer. Riders and trainers share insights into their methods and into the challenges and rewards of developing the horses into world-class athletes.

Palm brings her sensible, crossdiscipline approach to Te Rider’s Guide to Real Collection (trafalgar Square), in which she leads the reader through easy-to-follow ABCs of dressage principles that can be applied to any horse in any type of program. emphasizing the universality of dressage, it’s particularly fun to see the photos of Palm demonstrating shoulder-in and other dressage moves aboard various breeds and in Western, hunter-seat, and dressage saddles.

Record Your Progress Sure, any old notebook will suffice, but wouldn’t you rather jot your training notes in an attractive spiral-bound journal filled with photos of lovely dressage horses?

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Tey don’t get much more classical than Arthur Kottas-Heldenberg, former first chief rider at the Spanish Riding School of Vienna. His book, Kottas on Dressage (trafalgar Square), is essentially a modern-day, more


accessible version of the time-honored horsemanship texts that are valuable but not necessarily easy reading. With help from many clear color photographs, Kottas-Heldenberg takes the reader from the basic training of the young horse through the Grand Prix movements, all in clear prose. He also covers lungeing and work in hand.

chapter, Murdoch poses a few selfdiagnostic questions, such as “Do you get told to ‘sit up straight’ but can’t maintain your position?” and “Do you find your horse drifts or bulges to one direction?” if the answer is yes, then read on for a brief description of the biomechanical cause of the problem and an easy exercise to help correct it. Murdoch’s approach is short, sweet, and effective. s

Simple Solutions for Rider Problems Many riders tire of hearing the same old corrections over and over: “Shoulders back.” “elbows in.” “Don’t look down.” Problem is, unless you address the underlying causes of these equitation problems, they won’t ever go away entirely. Author, clinician, and certified Feldenkrais practitioner Wendy Murdoch identifies common problems and offers simple solutions in 50 5-Minute Fixes to Improve Your Riding (trafalgar Square). in each

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all-breeds connection

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Breed of the Month: Canadian Sport Horse New breed’s goal is sport-horse excellence by his ability as a producer: 75 percent of his offspring have been awarded premium status to date. The organization: Te aim of the Canadian Sport Horse Association (CSHA) is to ensure the production and promotion of sound, solid horses with good dispositions, capable of competing successfully at all levels of competition. in the early days of the CSHA, Toroughbred racing stallions and a few others were accepted and approved as foundation sires. in the 1980s, realizing that european warmbloods were dominating international sport-horse competition, the CSHA became the first open studbook in north America to include european warmbloods in its pedigrees. Since 2004, all mares must be inspected for conformational soundness and suitability of type to be approved for breeding. Stallions have always had to be inspected and now

EXEMPLARY SPECIMEN: Te Canadian Sport Horse stallion Rheirattack, owned and ridden by Susanne Dutt-Roth (CAN)

must also pass a performance test or meet performance criteria to be approved as breeding stock. All-Breeds awards offered: All performance levels; open; junior/ young rider; Vintage Cup; adult amateur; musical freestyle; USeF/ Fei Four-, Five-, and Six-Year-old; materiale; and dressage sport-horse breeding. How to participate: Horses must be registered with the CSHA with up-to-date information. Organization contact info: Canadian Sport Horse Association: www.c-s-h-a.org or (613) 686-6161. s

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ach month, “All-Breeds Connection” spotlights a USDF All-Breeds awards program participating organization and the breed it represents. Information and photos that appear in this column are furnished by the breed registries. USDF does not endorse or promote any breed or registry over another. The All-Breeds program is designed to recognize the accomplishments of specific breeds in dressage. All participating organizations offer “open” year-end awards from Training Level through Grand Prix, and some offer awards in additional categories, such as adult amateur, junior/young rider, and dressage sport-horse breeding. Registry representatives are usually on hand to help bestow awards at the banquet held during each year’s USDF convention. All-Breeds award eligibility requirements include memberships and horse registrations with both USDF and the participating organization. For details and a list of current participating organizations, visit usdf.org. For more information about All-Breeds awards program participation, send e-mail to allbreeds@usdf.org.

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stablished in 1926, the Canadian Sport Horse is Canada’s oldest indigenous sport-horse breed, with horses successfully competing in eventing, jumping, and dressage as well as in the hunter ring. A Canadian Sport Horse should have good body depth and substance and a well-defined head with large, expressive eyes. Joints should be clean and strong, with knees and hocks low to the ground and pasterns well angled. Te neck should be well set on with suitable length; withers well defined with a long, sloping shoulder; and a smooth, strong topline. Hindquarters should be strong and well rounded. Te movement in all gaits should be correct, straight, balanced, and ground-covering, with good impulsion. Te Canadian Sport Horse is an evolving breed, meaning that it’s in the process of being established, thus using new blood. Four generations of evolution are required before reaching the fifth generation, which will have greater than seven-eighths purity, considered equivalent to distinct. Canadian Sport Horses you might know: Rheirattack (pictured) (Rhodos – Atrix Aquavit) competes at the Grand Prix level with owner/rider Susanne Dutt-Roth, of Rideauwood Farm, near ottawa, ontario. He is the first-ever Canadian-bred dressage stallion to be approved as a breeding stallion by the oldenburg Verband and the first Canadian-bred horse to be listed in the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses dressage rankings. Te fourteen-year-old bay stallion, who is also Westfalenapproved, has been the Canadian Sport Horse Association’s Dressage Stallion of the Year six times in the past decade. Rheirattack’s excellence in the competition arena is matched


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ummer—what a glorious season! For most of us, summertime means the ability to ride outside after work and an abundance of horse shows ripe for the picking. our horses are sleek, shiny, and well muscled because we are finally able to work consistently after a cat-and-mouse game with old Man Winter.

morning or arrive home while it is still light out, i mostly notice what needs to be done. When we’re not at our full-time jobs, my husband and i spend almost every moment working on the farm—building fences in 100-degree heat, mowing, renovating gardens, cleaning fields, grading driveways, putting up hay, and cutting firewood for

FRUITS OF HER LABOR: Te writer and her Hanoverian/Trakehner mare, Copelia

All of these good things summer brings, so why do i feel so blue? For those of us who are farm owners or caretakers, summer is work time. When i step outside on a warm

the winter ahead. Te sun’s rays hold me hostage to all of those things i say i must or should be doing. As a result, summer tends to leave me feeling tired, overwhelmed, and

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Elizabeth Narehood lives in Long Island, VA, where she is the 4-H extension agent for Campbell County. Horses, dogs, goats, and a rabbit reside at the farm that she owns with her husband. A member of the Southwest Virginia Dressage Association, she enjoys showing her Hanoverian/ Trakehner mare, Copelia (“Kerry”), and blogs at theartofdressage.com.

COURTESY OF ELIZABETH NAREHOOD

Te Summertime Blues

depressed. Te seasonal clock is ticking, and soon another year will be lost. Hurry up! is the constant refrain. one hot day after work, i’m tired but i pull on my boots to ride, as i know that riding usually makes me feel better. After a good workout, i take my horse for a walk to cool down. i start thinking about my life, and then i think about my husband’s 95-year-old grandmother, a wonderful woman who is now confined to a wheelchair and who sees the quality of her life ebbing away. Ten i reflect on my own recent summertime blues. i am healthy, young, astride a gorgeous 1,100-pound animal that each day i get the privilege of working with. i own my own farm. Although it does not have board fencing or perfectly manicured pastures, it’s all mine. in that quiet moment, i realize just how privileged i am and how silly i’ve been. So i’m writing to all of you who are out there busting your tails this summer, working, riding, training, instructing, showing, or doing whatever it is you do to squeeze as much as possible into these long and sunlit days. Make sure to take the time to step back and look at your accomplishments, and to be thankful for all that you have been given and for the opportunities provided to you. Be grateful for the horses in our world and that we have the honor of working and caring for these wonderful creatures. Finally, pick a nice shady tree, pour a cool glass of your favorite beverage, breathe in the sweet smells of summer—and take a nap! s



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products (offering helpful specifics), and directed the woman to her dressage blog. Te manufacturer liked what she read and now supplies free product. Hey, it’s not a large check or an olympic horse to ride, but even Steffen Peters and Guenter Seidel had to start somewhere. We round out this issue with two other types of building blocks. First, US equestrian Federation national dressage young-horse coach Scott Hassler continues his series on starting the young horse with an exciting milestone: the first ride (“Sport-Horse Connection,” page 26). Second, starting this month, we’re going to take you through the steps of creating a freestyle by shadowing noted designer terry Ciotti Gallo as she works with a client (“Clinic,” page 22). i hope you find some helpful tips and building blocks of your own in these pages. For some online extras, don’t forget to check out the digital edition of USDF Connection, with free access for all USDF members. if you’re not receiving the e-mailed links to the digital edition, make sure that the USDF office has your current e-mail address on file. enjoy, and as always, consider this column your standing invitation to share your suggestions, comments, and ideas with me at jbryant@usdf.org.

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verybody needs a leg up from time to time. our youth in dressage, for starters. We know they’re the future of our sport, and so a number of programs—from USDF clinics to the Fei north American Junior and Young Rider Championships—have been created to help them develop the necessary skills in the saddle. Tese aspiring riders, trainers, and instructors need solid foundations, and that means a good grounding in the basics, from the pyramid of training to horsemanship skills. in the hunter/jumper world, the equitation ranks have long been a springboard for tomorrow’s stars. Dressage-seat equitation classes strive to offer a similar opportunity—and what’s more, they’re for riders of all ages, not just youth. Read more about this relatively new form of dressage competition—which deserves to be better known—on page 32. in dressage, financial constraints cross all age groups. Kids need horses to learn and compete on. Aspiring professionals need horses to ride and help offsetting the expenses of campaigning and of running a business. Clubs need help financing their activities. And adult amateurs deserve a little help, too. in “Show Me the Money!” (page 48), writer Sharon Biggs explores the available funding and sponsorship avenues for dressage. For many, help is out there if you’re willing to look and to put the time into crafting a thoughtful, detailed, businesslike application. Sometimes, assistance requires a little ingenuity. i know of a trainer who recently secured a modest sponsorship after trying and liking the offerings by a small and lesser-known manufacturer. Te trainer contacted the company’s owner, praised the


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member connection More Comments on Showing and Breeds After showing for decades in “A”-rated hunter/jumper shows, last year i started showing in recognized dressage shows. As an amateur, i, too, was disappointed and disenchanted (“Member Connection: Disenchanted with Showing,” June). At all but one dressage show, the classes were not divided into professional, amateur, and junior divisions. Tis was a big surprise to me, as the H/J shows are designed for amateurs and juniors at all levels. Junior dressage riders i have spoken with feel the same way. Another surprise was the dressage judging system and how it affects one’s year-end average and placing. At the H/J shows, horses accumulate points from placings (ribbons) toward high-score awards. Tis system eliminates the average issue. if you show under a judge who doesn’t like you or who scores low, it does not affect your overall yearly totals in a negative way. Ultimately, i ride for the love of the sport and my horses. i also love to compete. i believe that the dressageshow world could bring the “enchantment” back to the amateurs and juniors by adopting some of the structure from the hunter/jumper shows. Ann S. Reilly, PhD McLean, VA Although warmbloods dominate in dressage competition, dressage is for everyone, and all horses can benefit. So for some, the USDF All-Breeds awards constitute one of the only awards outlets for non-warmblood horses. Perhaps that concept could be expanded by offering “best of breed” awards at the Great American/USDF Regional Championships, along with (or as part of) the open classes. everyone who supports USDF should be able to compare themselves to others who are riding the same breed of horse. it’s good to see your overall ranking, but it’s also good to compare apples to apples. Tis might encourage more people to try competition and learn what

dressage training can do for their breed instead of becoming dissatisfied with the sport and with USDF. Many breed organizations are now offering dressage classes at their shows. it would be a shame for USDF to lose members, since i think USDF has an opportunity to bring many breeds together, especially if this concept is incorporated into a national championship. Name withheld by request two years ago, our Quarter Horse mare placed tenth at First Level at Regionals against all those imported warmbloods. We show because dressage makes her a better horse. if we do our best and learn from the judges’ comments, we have “won” whether we placed or not. Tis fifteen-hand Quarter Horse is just doing her job and doing it well, as Quarter Horses are known to do. Yes, there are judges out there who have blinders on. We keep track of those and will not show under them. We were elated when the American Quarter Horse Association recognized that it needed to acknowledge QHs that showed successfully outside the QH world. We are doing our part to put them out there with pride. We’ll see all of you next year—on our Quarter Horse! Patty Hascall Troy, MI After reading several recent letters by those who are disenchanted with showing, i’d like to bring up a different point of view. Although i do think showing at USeF-licensed/USDF-recognized shows is expensive, it’s also very doable if you plan ahead of time. For example, my goal is to obtain my USDF bronze medal. As an adult amateur, my plan is to obtain the required First, Second, and Tird Level scores by competing in one or two shows per year. i choose shows that offer two separate shows in one weekend, and i plan at least a year ahead of time. i have a savings account for show-related expenses, and i try to put a little into it each paycheck.

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i’m also scribing more often at the recognized shows and am always surprised at how much i learn from this volunteer position. i have come to realize that the judges really do want to reward a good partnership between horse and rider, and now i feel much more comfortable riding down center line knowing that the judges i have seen don’t have any breed bias. Dressage (and horse sports in general) are very expensive. However, i try to look at the big picture and structure every dollar so that it is used to its full potential. Lynn C. Ingalls-Bates Indianapolis, IN

Barefoot Dressage Horses As a longtime USDF member, dressage competitor, and also at the forefront of the development of the barefoot movement over the past twelve years, i was excited to see a barefoot article in the June issue (“Te Barefoot Contestant”). Tat joy was short-lived, however. i know this is a delicate subject for such a traditional crowd, yet why would an entire article consist primarily of the opinion of a traditional farrier whose life work is fully vested in shoeing and who has no experience in high-performance or rehabilitative barefooting? Te article is filled with misunderstandings and myths about barefoot; and for nearly every point stated, our experiences and observations are mostly the complete opposite. “Barefoot” does not work for traditional farriers because they use a symptom-based model, while barefoot hoof care revolves around a naturopathic model. of course, it does not help that there are multiple methods of barefoot trimming out there, some not so good. But the same can be said for farriery, of course. Yvonne Welz Editor, Te Horse’s Hoof Litchfield Park, AZ i was looking forward to reading “Te Barefoot Contestant” because i am a barefoot dressage competitor.


However, the article would have been more appropriately titled “Why Your Horse needs Shoes.” Tere can be no conversation on the subject when only one side is presented, and that being the perspective of two farriers. Barefoot isn’t simple if done correctly. it requires the proper trim by a knowledgeable trimmer and walking on the proper surfaces on a regular basis. it’s not for everyone, as it requires more time and effort. But to some, the benefits outweigh the extra maintenance. Abrasive footing and high activity, used correctly, make a horse’s feet tough and strong. Horses do form calluses, especially at the toes, when worked properly on these types of surfaces. You don’t pull shoes and run your horse on rocks or hard ground right off the bat. Approaching barefoot correctly and with knowledge is the key to barefoot soundness and comfort. My horse has been barefoot since i purchased him as a three-and-ahalf-year-old because, based on my research, i felt it would be healthiest for his joints and ligaments. if one day i find my horse needs shoes, i will use them. i’m not against any horse wearing shoes. if we remain open to hearing about another way of doing something, we may learn, even if we choose not to use that particular method. i’m not someone who feels we should all ride barefoot and bareback. My barefoot education comes from attending many clinics and learning from professional trimmers and vets. Maryse Shank Phoenix, AZ i am very happy that someone took up the discussion about barefoot vs. shoeing. i agree with most of what the writer has to say—namely, that there is not one solution for all horses. But she writes only about horses that have been shod for a period of time, and naturally the transition from shod to barefoot is not an easy one (try going barefoot yourself all of a sudden). But a young horse isn’t born shod. once you start

riding him, he only needs time to adjust to the additional weight of the rider and to the wear and tear on his hooves. one way to toughen a horse’s hooves is to keep him in a paddock with a four-inch bed of smooth gravel in different sizes. Xenophon recommended this thousands of years ago! on this type of a gravel paddock, the hooves get hard and resistant. Tey grow faster, and the walls and soles get measurably thicker. And the mechanism of the hooves does not get impaired by nailing on a shoe. My horses have been unshod for the last 25 years, competing at the upper levels. in that time, only one horse could not handle the stress of going barefoot and was shod. other than from an injury (a kick), i have had no lameness issues with my horses, which i attribute in part to their going barefoot. Jutta Lee Hartland, VT i am a certified journeyman farrier who is on the publication committee for the American Farrier’s Association, and secretary of the Arizona State Farriers Association. it was so refreshing to see a reasonable, coherent article that addresses the barefoot trend. i shoe dressage and event horses, and i assist numerous farriers in trying to inform their clients of the benefits and drawbacks of leaving horses barefoot. As a farrier and a horse lover, i thought the article was accurate and honestly answered the question, “is barefoot better?” i would also like to thank USDF Connection for the plug for the AFA. Te American Farrier’s Association has worked hard in recent years to become more visible in the horse community and to educate horse owners about the importance of choosing a AFA-certified farrier. i had the honor of shoeing at the 2010 Alltech Fei World equestrian Games through the AFA. it is events like this and articles and magazines such as yours that promote proper hoof care and the overall well-being of horses. Jeremiah Harris, CJF Cave Creek, AZ

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i take offense to Dr. Hilary Clayton’s article on lightness (“Horse-Health Connection: Rein Check,” June). Dr. Clayton refused to work with me regarding the bitless bridle known as the Spirit Bridle, instead using the Bitless Bridle by Dr. Robert Cook in some of her research and then presenting findings that arose from misuse of the bitless bridle. Dr. Clayton’s article on lightness of rein contact also has flaws. First, the image of Katherine Bateson-Chandler and nartan as “working correctly on the bit” is a fraudulent representation of the rules of dressage. Te horse’s neck is broken at the joint between C3 and C4 rather than the poll’s being the highest point, and the head is not in front of the vertical. Te rules clearly stipulate that the horse’s head shall remain slightly in front of the vertical. Dr. Clayton’s discussion of how the neck muscle should appear also contradicts the requirements of the horse. Tis has been proven using bitless comparisons. Te photograph clearly shows the neck muscle being constrained by bit pressure. E. Allan Buck Salt Lake City, UT Dr. Clayton declined to respond to Mr. Buck’s letter. According to his website, Mr. Buck is the designer of the Spirit Bridle. Tank you so much for Hilary’s article on lightness. Steffen Peters and i have been saying in our symposiums for years that three to five pounds is oK for the weight in the reins. For so long, riders have been confused about weight in the reins versus lightness of the forehand (i.e., shoulders). i hope this article helps clarify the issue. Janet L. Foy Colorado Springs, CO Janet Foy is an FEI 4* dressage judge and a member of the US Equestrian Federation Dressage and High Performance Dressage Committees. She has presented successful dressage symposia with Olympian Steffen Peters.



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ictorious at the 2009 World equestrian Festival, Aachen (Germany) CHio aboard Akiko Yamazaki’s Ravel, Steffen Peters returned in 2011 to claim another Aachen title, this time at the Prix St. Georges level.

(82.000) behind the superstar totilas, now sporting the German flag with new rider Matthias Alexander Rath (82.825). At the 2010 Alltech Fei World equestrian Games, Peters promised a new freestyle. He debuted the new routine,

ANOTHER AACHEN WIN: Steffen Peters, who in 2009 won the Grand Prix at Aachen (Germany) aboard Ravel, scored Prix St. Georges victory in 2011 riding Weltino’s Magic

Riding Weltino’s Magic, a nine-yearold, 17.3-hand Westfalen gelding by Weltino and owned by Dr. Jen Hlavacek, the San Diego-based Peters earned a score of 72.579 percent, besting Andreas Helgstrand of Denmark riding Famoso (72.342 percent) and edward Gal of the netherlands riding Voice (71.763). With the thirteen-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding Ravel (by Contango), Peters this time had to settle for fifth place in the Grand Prix (77.191) and fifth in the GP Special (76.708). Te pair rose to second in the GP Freestyle

created by his longtime freestyle designer, terry Ciotti Gallo, at Aachen. With a more classical and grandiose feel than Ravel’s previous pop-inspired freestyle, it features orchestral and vocal music but no lyrics. Digital edition Bonus Content

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FEI Proposes Blood, Headgear Rules for Dressage

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t its June meeting, the Fei Dressage Committee proposed several new rules for CDis (Feirecognized dressage competitions). Among them: in the wake of Dutch rider Adelinde Cornelissen’s elimination from the 2010 Alltech Fei World equestrian Games after blood appeared in the mouth of her horse, Jerich Parzival, the committee proposed a rule that the dressage test would be stopped if blood appears anywhere on the horse. if an Fei veterinarian were present in the warm-up arena, as they are at olympic Games and other top-tier championships, then the test could resume if an examination revealed that bleeding from minor injuries had stopped. if bleeding had not stopped or if there were no Fei veterinarian present, then the horse would be eliminated. Te Dressage Committee has also proposed making the wearing of protective headgear mandatory on the show grounds, except during competition and in the warm-up prior to competition. For riders under the age of eighteen and in Fei Young Horse classes, helmets would be mandatory at all times, including during the test. Proposed rule changes will be voted on at the Fei General Assembly in november. if approved, they will take effect January 1, 2012.

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What you need to know this month it’s photo time! With the 2011 competitioN yeAR drawing to a close, it’s time to for award winners to start submitting photos for the 2011 yearbook issue of USDF Connection. DeADLiNe foR RiDeR-AWARD photos: October 7. Deadline for year-end awards, including All-Breeds (first-place winners only, please): October 28. for photo-submission instructions, see the UsDf photo-release form (on the UsDf website under Awards: forms and Documents).

awards Deadlines DoN’t miss oUt on a UsDf award. September 30 is the deadline for: • submitting birthdates for Vintage cup, adult amateur, and junior/young rider awards • filing Vintage cup status and verifying adult-amateur status • Joining UsDf for UsDf Breeder of the year awards eligibility • submitting online UsDf rider performance award applications • submitting online UsDf horse performance certificate applications.

usDf sport Horse seminar mAJestic fARm, BAtAViA, oh, will host a UsDf sport-horse seminar October 29-30. instructors are William solyntjes (Usef “s” and DhsB “R”) and Kristi Wysocki (Usef “R” and DhsB “r”). contact Barbara mccarthy at (513) 625-3055 or visit majesticfarm.net for more information.

more educational opportunities DoN’t miss the foLLoWiNg UsDf University-accredited programs: • Learn the system and teach with skill, stoughton, mA, September 23-25 • Dressage through the Levels, Bristol, Wi, November 19-20.

Keep Checking Your scores see the competitioN: score checks section of the UsDf website for a current list of scores earned at UsDfrecognized competitions. the 2011 competition year ends September 30. if you notice an error, contact the UsDf competitions Department at scorecorrections@usdf.org or at (859) 971-2277. All score corrections must be reported by October 15 at 5:00 p.m. eDt.

technical Delegates 101 ARe yoU iNteResteD in learning about what a dressage technical delegate (tD) does or perhaps in becoming a tD yourself? then don’t miss the UsDf Apprentice Dressage technical Delegate clinic December 2, held during the 2011 Adequan/UsDf National convention. the clinic, required for apprentice tDs, is open to all. Register online at usdf.org/convention through November 25.

adult team Competition the RegioN 1 UsDf Adult team competition will be held September 24-25 at the horse park of New Jersey, Allentown, NJ.

learn more about fox village competitioN mANAgeRs AND secRetARies: A seminar on fox Village Dressage software will once again be offered at this year’s Adequan/ UsDf National convention, November 29 in san Diego, cA. Register online at usdf.org/convention through November 25.

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online learning e-tRAK, UsDf’s new online learning center, contains hundreds of videos and articles on training, horse health, and more. Visit usdf.org/e-tRAK and log in. for the latest updates, find e-tRAK on facebook.


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lltech, title sponsor of last year’s Fei World equestrian Games in Lexington, KY, has signed on to repeat its sponsorship at the 2014 WeG in normandy, France. Alltech, which has offices in France, has pledged €10 million to what will

officially be known as the Alltech Fei World equestrian Games normandy 2014 (normandie2014.com). Based on the 2010 Games’ economic impact, both Alltech and the normandy WeG organizers are no doubt considering their financial commitments good business sense. in late June, Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear announced that the 2010 WeG had an economic impact of $201.5 million on the commonwealth. WeG visitors came from 63 countries and all 50 US states. Te economic-impact study considered spending on tickets, food, lodging, and other direct expenditures as well as on suppliers, construction, and other related support services. Read the 2010 WeG economic-impact report at kentuckytourism.com.

BIG IMPACT: Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear announces the economic impact of the 2010 WEG

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Dressage at Devon benefits Torncroft Terapeutic Horseback Riding inc., Malvern, PA, the oldest and largest therapeutic-riding program in the nation. DAD regulars will find all of their favorites this year: shops, crafts, family activities, great food, Dressage with the experts live competition commentary, and the crowd-pleasing Saturdaynight Grand Prix Freestyle. For more information or to volunteer, visit the DAD website.

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Wall Street Journal Features Totilas

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ow often does dressage make the mainstream news? Pretty much never. Until now, when the black stallion himself, totilas, made the July 9 edition of the Wall Street Journal in a feature on the dressage phenom and how his mega-celebrity status is breathing new life into the sport. Te WSJ story focused on “toto’s” nearly 12,000 Facebook fans, his ability to draw crowds and to sell overpriced t-shirts and other memorabilia, and his recent sale (upward of $12 million) and subsequent rider change from edward Gal of the netherlands to Matthias Rath of Germany. Although some have criticized the switch, including US Grand Prix competitor Catherine Haddad-Staller (who in the article likened the move to “taking an oil painting from Matisse and writing Monet’s name on it”), toto continues his winning ways. After bringing home every available dressage gold medal at the 2010 Alltech World equestrian Games under Gal, the Dutch stallion swept the Grand Prix, the GP Special, and the GP CELEBRITY: Totilas’s outspoken fans aren’t shy about saying whether they approve of new rider Matthias Rath Freestyle at the CHio Aachen of Germany (pictured after winning at Aachen 2011) (Germany) in July.

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anting to improve their dressage motivates some riders to lose weight. Julie Halpin, nutrition consultant at FoodWorks (thefoodworks.com) in Sebastopol, CA, offers the following tips to help you slim down while still having enough energy to ride: include high-quality protein in each meal and snack. Good sources: eggs, whey protein powder, chicken, turkey, wild-caught fish, nuts and seeds, nut butters, cottage cheese, and lamb. Quality proteins will keep your blood sugar stable, give you energy throughout the day, and reduce cravings.

increase your fiber: eat lots of veggies, whole grains, legumes (beans, lentils, etc.), and fruit. try Halpin’s Power Smoothie for an easy, healthful lunch or snack before an afternoon ride: 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder ½ cup frozen blueberries ½ banana 8 oz. liquid of choice 2-3 ice cubes (optional) Blend until smooth.

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Global Dressage Festival to Launch in Wellington

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dressage facility being built on the old Polo Stadium property in Wellington, FL, will be home to the new Global Dressage Festival beginning this november, according to the developer. Wellington-based equestrian Sport Productions broke ground May 10 on “what we believe will become the finest dressage facility in the world,” said Ceo Mark Bellissimo, who is also a founding partner of the Wellington equestrian Partners. Te facility plans to host dressage shows from november through April.

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im Beardsley von Hopffgarten, of Langley, BC, who represented the US at the 1982 dressage World Championships in Lausanne, Switzerland, aboard Woodimix, died suddenly on May 24. She was 54. Born in Seattle, Kim Beardsley was a life member of the US Pony Clubs, with an H-A rating. in 1981, she rode in the insilco championships in oklahoma City, which was the first US national dressage championships. in 1983, she won the Grand Prix at the West Coast Regional Dressage Championships. in 1984, she married her dressage instructor, Dietrich von Hopffgarten, who died in 2006. Kim von Hopffgarten is survived by her parents, Jim and Marjorie Beardsley; siblings Greg, Warren, and Melissa; nephews Kevin, Chris, and Brett Beardsley; and many cousins and friends.

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erman-born Gerhard Politz, who now calls Flintridge, CA, home, is an Fei-level rider and trainer, an examiner in the USDF instructor Certification Program, and a member of the international Dressage trainers Club. Pick 1: Te Gymnasium of the Horse by Gustav Steinbrecht (Xenophon Press, 1995) Tis book is considered the bible of German equitation. i particularly like his explanations on bending and suppling specific parts of the horse’s body. Steinbrecht is famous for his mantra: “Ride your horse forward and make him straight.” Pick 2: Te Way to Perfect Horsemanship by Udo Bürger, translation by nicole Bartle (trafalgar Square Classics, 1998) Bürger is not only a classicist but also a veterinarian. Tere is a fairly substantial chapter on biomechanics. i especially like the paragraph titled “Bogus Horsemanship.” Bürger is quite outspoken. Te foreword states: “it is a stimulating, thought-provoking work that arouses the courage to experiment and broaden knowledge and experience.” Tat sums it up nicely! —Sharon Biggs

I might be a USDF year-end award winner! What do I need to know?

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s the end of the competition year (September 30) approaches, any potential year-end award winner needs to be aware of a number of deadlines and requirements. Start by checking the current-year preliminary standings on the USDF website to see if you are indeed in the running for an award. Check your scores. A currentyear score check is available on the USDF website. Please review all of your scores to ensure that they are consistent with your records and correctly recorded with USDF. Te deadline to submit score corrections is october 15, 2011, at 5:00 p.m. eDt. only score corrections submitted by this deadline will be processed. How do I qualify for adultamateur, junior/young rider, or Vintage Cup awards? to be eligible for any of these awards categories, the rider’s birth date must be on file with USDF by September 30 of the competition year. Likewise, your ad/am or Vintage Cup status must be on file with USDF by September 30. A review of your current-year score check will indicate whether USDF has this information on file. When are year-end awards standings finalized? Final USDF year-end awards standings will be posted on the USDF website

approximately one week after the score-correction deadline. How do I arrange to receive my USDF rider award at the Salute Gala and Annual Awards Banquet? Complete the online application by September 30, 2011. Any applications submitted after this date will be processed for the following competition year (i.e., for the 2012 Salute Gala and Annual Awards Banquet). I’ve won a USDF year-end award. How do I get my award at the banquet? Verify your status by checking the final year-end awards standings on the USDF website; then complete and submit a banquet reply form by november 4, 2011. What about a photo for the yearbook issue of USDF Connection? For USDF rider awards, the deadline for photo submission for possible inclusion in the 2011 yearbook is october 7, 2011. For USDF year-end awards (first-place recipients only), the deadline for submission is october 28, 2011. Review the photo-release form and guidelines on the USDF website for more information on photo submission and resolution requirements. only digital photos will be accepted. Want more information? Visit usdf.org or send e-mail to awards@ usdf.org.

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So You Tink You Can Dance? First in a four-part series on creating a freestyle By Sally Silverman they created a Fourth Level freestyle for Juliano and her Hanoverian gelding, Wildest Dream. Beginning this month, they’ll share the process from conception to competition.

The Decision to Dance

“i am musical; my family is musical; so creating a musical freestyle has been on my mind since i started riding dressage,” says Juliano, of Middlefield, oH. “We all want to move up the levels and be the best rider that we can be, but for me, the thrill has always been being able to ride a musical freestyle.” Te journey began when Juliano had an opportunity to ride a horse as a youngster: “i spent the rest of my life trying to figure out how i could afford to do it.” in the early 1980s, Juliano used her skills as a legal assistant to build a business as a consultant for law firms defending medical product-liability cases. After spending many years growing her business, she was finally in a position to take up riding again, getting her start in dressage in the late ’90s. in 2006, she met fellow ohioan George Williams, a well-known Grand Prixlevel trainer and competitor (and USDF’s current president). Williams is now based at Juliano’s HaMEET THE DANCE PARTNERS: Adult amateur Betsy Juvensafe Farm, with localiano and her Hanoverian gelding, Wildest Dream

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FIRST MEETING: Freestyle designer Terry Ciotti Gallo (left) and client Betsy Juliano discuss possible music choices

tions in ohio and in Wellington, FL. Wildest Dream, a seventeen-plushand imported Hanoverian, “was a much more advanced horse than i was a rider, but he is very kind, with a good temperament,” Juliano says of her equine partner. Williams helped her to catch up with “Wilhelm”; and when she began training at Prix St. Georges level, Juliano decided that it was time to realize her dream of riding to music. “George and terry have worked together very successfully in the past, so that’s who i went to,” says Juliano. Gallo, of Winter Springs, FL, created the crowd-pleasing Madonna “into the Groove” freestyle for Williams and his former Grand Prix partner, Rocher; she’s done countless other international-level freestyles for such A-listers as Steffen Peters and Debbie McDonald.

Choosing the Music At their first meeting, Juliano handed Gallo a list of song titles—music she likes and thought might work for her horse. “i think she appreciated the fact that i had given the music so much thought in advance,” Juliano recalls. Gallo, indeed, was impressed. “Betsy plays an instrument. Her whole family, in fact, plays. She had a bit of a broader palette than most of the riders i work with.”

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etsy Juliano’s life has been filled with music. So when the 55-year-old adult amateur got into dressage, she naturally began dreaming about riding a freestyle. it’s a dream that many riders share—perhaps you’re one of them— so we decided to chronicle the process, step by step. Juliano and her freestyle designer, Klassic Kur’s terry Ciotti Gallo (klassickur.com), allowed USDF Connection to shadow them as


to Gallo, the standout selection on Juliano’s list was the R&B and soul singer Barry White. “it shows that sexy, smooth-guy feeling,” Gallo says. Juliano thought that White’s music would best show off her loose-limbed, floppy-eared gelding with the oversized personality. According to Gallo, the most important quality a freestyle designer brings to the table is the ability to listen. “You have to listen to what your client is telling you. i happen to think that baroque music is fun and upbeat, but someone else might have a different idea.” Music selection is critical because it has to not only please the rider but also make the horse look good, Gallo says (see “is it the Right Music?” on the next page). if the rider isn’t happy, the horse isn’t going to be, either. And the music has to be something that the rider will enjoy listening to again, and again, and again. After her initial conversation with a client, Gallo typically suggests a couple of genres, each with a few possible song selections. Many get eliminated quickly: Juliano had a particular Barry White piece in mind, but Gallo was unable to come up with an appropriate instrumental version of the song (although vocals aren’t prohibited in dressage freestyle competition, they’re still usually used sparingly) and had to offer others. She combed her extensive music library and searched itunes for instrumentals of White’s work. “Lyrics throughout a routine can become less about the horse and more about the song,” Gallo explains—although she herself is a groundbreaker in this regard, “kicking the door open” (as she puts it) when she included several lines of lyrics in McDonald’s famous “Respect” freestyle with Brentina for the 2005 Fei World Cup Dressage Final. When Gallo heard Barry White’s “i’m Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby,” “Tis one rang the bell immediately. We listened to others but knew this would be the one. Tis is how it works if you are lucky.” [ USDF ConneCtion • September 2011

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Matching Horse to Music Tanks to technology, freestyle music selections don’t have to match the horse’s walk, trot, and canter tempos perfectly; but they do have to be within his tempo ranges. Music-editing software programs allow Gallo to finetune song tempos and even to adjust them later when necessary: Wilhelm’s tempos changed as he developed, and Gallo had to make some tweaks eighteen months after Juliano’s freestyle was created. Te day of Gallo and Juliano’s initial meeting, the designer requested a video of Wilhelm. “i did a warm-up, and then terry videotaped the horse in his competition gaits and movements,” Juliano says. obviously, Gallo can’t be there in person for all of her clients; but when she can, it’s helpful for her to watch the horse go, she says. By the second meeting, Gallo had done the prep work. Te tentative music selections played as horse and rider went through the Fourth Level freestyle required gaits and movements. now Gallo needed to determine whether her music choices were the right ones, and Juliano had to weigh in on how it felt to ride to the selections. Just in case her chosen tunes got a thumbs-down, Gallo came prepared: “i carry all my music with me on an external drive,” she says. “if we are playing with an idea and it’s just not working, i have my entire studio at my fingertips.” She can also make any required on-site tempo adjustments using her laptop and a metronome. “it may be only a beat or two, but that may be enough to make it work.”

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When she’s selecting music, Gallo focuses first on the trot and the canter because most of a freestyle is spent in those gaits. Later, she studies the walk. “Te rider might spend two minutes at the trot and canter and only forty seconds at the walk. Te walk, though, is what connects them,” she says.

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Gallo knows what good dressage looks like, and she understands that music can either enhance or detract from that picture. “i want the horse to look buoyant and suspended, especially at the trot, no matter how big or strong he is,” she says. “i want the canter to look as if it has ‘jump.’” if the music enhances the horse’s way of going, it’s deemed suitable for the horse—a criterion of the freestyle score sheet. “if the horse has been through his standard dressage test and comes back in for the freestyle looking as if he has two inches more jump, i have done my job,” says Gallo, who also wants the horse to look as if he is having fun. She’s found that some horses are “tone deaf ” while others react strongly—positively or negatively—to various music choices. “Some horses don’t want to play with the music. And some just become too excited,” Gallo says. Te rider, of course, can feel the horse’s responses. “A freestyle should be like a good symphony,” Juliano says. “Like any good story, there is the intro, building the drama, then drawing it to a conclusion that ties in all the elements.” Savvy music selections help to engage audience and judges in the dance. s Next month: Creating the choreography. Sally Silverman is a lifelong equestrian pursuing her passion for dressage. A freelance writer, her work regularly appears in Dressage today and other horse- and dog-related publications.

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From Field to Fei: Te Young-Horse Years Part 5: Toward Independence By Scott Hassler with emily Covington Photographs by Richard Malmgren

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n the last issue, we ended our young-horse training installment with the horse’s walking quietly on the lunge line with a rider on his back. now comes the transition to being let off the lunge and truly riding your youngster for the first time. Tere is no specific number of lunge-line rides or period of time that must elapse before you work your way off the lunge. it’s your job as a trainer to evaluate when the time is right.

Te goal is to gradually shift control from the ground person, who has been giving the “go” and the “whoa” aids, to the rider. Smoothly work this transition while still on the lunge line until your horse begins to understand that you, the rider, are now giving the aids. Doing so will set you up for a positive first experience when you are let off the lunge. You want your horse to have gained some confidence in the rider’s direction before you go it alone.

THE CORRIDOR: Te walls of the indoor arena help to guide Fidelity (Rousseau x Cordoba x Weltmeyer) as the filly becomes accustomed to moving independent of the lunge line

At this stage, you’re using very gentle aids—no perfect leg aids or perfect rein aids yet. i call them “concept aids” (more about those in a minute). Many horses are different to the left and to the right, so make sure you cover both directions. Te difference from one direction to the other can result from balance issues, insecurities, or a number of other reasons. i find that most horses are better on the left, simply because we handle and lead them primarily from the left. Going to the right, horses are generally not as confident. Double-check both directions, introducing in a general way what you will ask of your horse.

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DRESSAGE AL FRESCO: Most horses enjoy going outside and often develop better forward energy. Susanne Hassler rides Renoir WF (Royal Diamond x Walt Disney x Lehnsherr), owned by Wilderness Farm, who was a three-year-old recently started under saddle when this photo was taken.

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Te day has come: You and your handler have a good feeling that your horse is ready for his first ride off the lunge line. Before your handler unsnaps the line, ensure that your horse is familiar with the environment that you will be working him in. it should be his regular, familiar training arena or location. As you get ready to take this important step, keep in mind that you are not at this point “riding dressage.” You are simply guiding your horse and instilling confidence. You are not yet looking for connection or any of the elements of the pyramid of training; your goal is just a positive experience.


taining the crookedness and gradually easing it into going straighter, with no panic or sudden aids or movements. And with the horse, there can be no feeling of urgency or “You must do this right now.” Although you’re no longer on the lunge line, a ground person, although not essential, is still very helpful at this stage. Let’s say that your horse is behind the leg; perhaps he’s a bit laid back or a lazier, less-sensitive type (and you know this already from your

previous work with him). in this case, a ground person can help you in a similar fashion as when you were on the lunge line. For example, he or she can be there with the lunge whip, supporting you and your horse around the larger corridor of the arena. As always, it’s a team effort, requiring good communication between rider and ground person. i don’t tell riders that they must canter in those first under-saddle sessions. Te first couple of times, walk-

SUPPORT: A helper with a lunge whip can stand ready to help support and guide the young horse during the initial trips around the arena

Usually, the first time you head down the long side of the arena, your horse is not going to be straight. He will likely be crooked, perhaps leaning to the inside or the outside. if you are lucky enough to have an enclosed space to ride in, the fence rail or arena wall can serve as a built-in corridor to ride along or toward. it can give you a bit of a boundary to help guide the horse from the inside aids to the outside aids. if you are riding in a field or an outdoor arena that lacks a physical boundary, it’s not a problem; you just need to work with it. i’ve seen young horses’ first rides done beautifully in all environments.

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ing and trotting around, you want to see what you have and to instill confidence in your horse. Te only must is to try to give the horse a good experience. Some people just walk, which is oK, but i do feel that horses are more confident at the trot than at the walk because trotting gives them more of a focus point. if your horse offers a “frame” from having been lunged properly and carries his neck in a good place, that’s certainly nice but not a must at this stage. Don’t try to force a frame, but at the same time i’m not a fan of being completely free with the reins. Complete freedom on a long rein can actually be scary for a horse. After your young horse has been going confidently under saddle for three or four weeks, i recommend that you introduce a buddy system. ideally, you’ll enlist a friend with a very quiet horse to go for walks with you and your youngster. Get him used to things outside; see the world a little bit. if that’s not possible, then you can

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he question of whether to wear spurs and carry a whip aboard a newly backed horse is a controversial one. There is no absolute right or wrong here. For those very first rides, I highly recommend that you do not wear spurs. But in some cases, not having a whip with a lazy horse is detrimental, especially if you are kicking and yelling at the horse to go forward. You must use equipment strategically and with a purpose. I try to work with each horse as an individual.

hand-walk your horse outside. it is important in this phase that you start to show your horse more of his environment in a safe and confidencebuilding way—a step that will pay off when you get to what i call the real “dressage phase” of your young horse’s training. i spoke earlier of not cantering for the first few rides, which may mean three to six rides or so. After that, you should be cantering. if you’re not, then something is missing, and you need to step back and ask what you need to do to get the canter going. You should not wait three more months to canter! not to do so at this stage would be very artificial to the horse. Canter is probably one of the most natural gaits, and it is very important to get to it rather early, safely.

The Beginnings of Dressage Training As your horse becomes more confident, you can begin to use the aids to create a “dressage horse.” What makes a horse a dressage horse and not one doing flat work in any other discipline? Te dressage horse will start to come a little more “through the back,” to understand his body a bit more, and to develop straightness and connection.



sport-horse connection it can take months to develop the straightness and the desire to move forward through the back. We have to start working on that now so that we get a nicely connected three-year-old who moves through his body forward to the contact. When this starts to develop, we can begin working on other important qualities, such as cadence, balance, and transitions. in this phase, we are starting to explore these things but are not forcing them. Many horses begin to find

straightness rather quickly, especially when they have worked correctly in side reins in their earlier training. Don’t expect perfect straightness in one to two rides, but neither should adequate straightness take six months or longer. if you are training diligently and straightness is not happening, take a step back and evaluate your plan to see what may not be working. Always keep in mind that you want to teach your youngster to respond to light aids and to have a feeling of a

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nice, soft connection early on. As this phase matures, and after you have introduced your horse to some new environments, it’s time for him to begin to become more independent. Start taking him to new places and outside. Horses can get very ring-sour, and it is important that they get sunlight, fresh air, and things to look at. often, the energy is greatly improved once you start riding outside. especially if your horse is a bit lazier or isn’t so forward-thinking, taking him outside sooner rather than later is important. Ten, perhaps in a month, you can come back to the arena and see what you’ve got. Te field may have helped you get the straightness and forward energy that you were looking for. We don’t have to solve all of our training issues in a dressage arena. i see this a little too often—the idea that we “do dressage” in a dressage arena. Remember that any good flat work we do is dressage, and that can be done in a field, outside, even on trails. explore these ideas and keep it fun for your young horse as you begin the long-term work of developing your dressage partner. s Next month: Te three-year-old year.

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Equitation for Education A fun alternative to the traditional test, dressage-seat equitation is for riders of all ages By AmBer HeintzBerger

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ong a staple of hunter/jumper shows and a handful of others, equitation classes are relatively new in the dressage world. Te advent of the US equestrian Federation Dressage Seat medal program in 2002 renewed interest in dressage equitation, in which, unlike in ordinary dressage competition, the focus is on the rider only, and competitors ride in group classes instead of in individual tests. olympian and noted youth-dressage advocate Lendon gray, of Bedford, ny, is a big believer in the value of equitation in an equestrian’s education. Dressage-seat equitation is one-third of the competition at Lendon’s youth Dressage Festival, held each summer in Saugerties, ny. (Te event also includes a dressage test and a written test, with such fun optional extras as freestyle and Prix Caprilli—a dressage test with jumps.) But although hunter-seat equitation is largely associated with youth (think the prestigious medal and maclay finals), dressage-seat equitation is not just for kids. it’s open to riders of all ages (junior, young-rider, adult-amateur, and open divisions may be offered), giving competitors the opportunity to get valuable expert feedback about their position in the saddle. Sounds like a slam-dunk winner, right? it is—but not all dressage shows offer equitation classes, in part because entries tend to be low. We think dressage-seat equitation is a great addition to any rider’s or show’s roster; so for this article, we asked experts to explain what it’s all about and how to compete in this format to your best advantage.

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Equitation: The Foundation Dressage-seat equitation competition isn’t about posing prettily. in dressage, to make it to the top, a correct and effective position is essential in order to properly influence the horse. “Dressage is a sport where the quality of the horse, the suppleness, and the balance is part of the game,” says gray. “Very often, the person who doesn’t ride so well but has a lovely horse can do well; so the rider who sits well and rides well isn’t rewarded, while the one not taking position and seat carefully is rewarded too well. But often, when that rider moves on from that wonderful horse, they hit a brick wall.” it’s much easier to learn a skill correctly the first time than to relearn it. With her Dressage 4 Kids program, gray strives to promote correct equitation to instructors and riders alike, hoping to instill proper basics and “muscle memory” in youngsters. “i feel someone needs to encourage students to take position seriously. Tat’s my goal: to make it important, espeUSDF ConneCtion

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he US Equestrian Federation offers a Dressage Seat Medal program for junior riders (those under the age of eighteen). Riders compete in designated Dressage Seat Medal semifinals classes, held at each of the nine annual Great American/USDF Regional Dressage Championships. The top two riders in each division (thirteen and under; fourteen to eighteen) qualify to advance to the annual USEF Dressage Seat Medal Finals, held at a major USEF-licensed/USDF-recognized dressage competition in the late summer. The top two finishers in each Medal Finals division are named the year’s Dressage Seat Medal Finals national champion and reserve champion. Section DR 132.2 of the USEF Rule Book (online at usef.org) contains complete eligibility and other details.

cially from the beginning, because it is so hard to break bad habits!” gray says. even the most accomplished dressage riders need to check their equitation, gray asserts: “i have such admiration for [longtime student and 2008 olympian] Courtney [Dye] because, even after she’d gone to the World Cup, if i hadn’t seen her for a while, she’d come back and the first thing she’d ask is if her position was oK. She’d always check if her hands

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are correct, her leg position is correct…every rider should be thinking that way. Tat shouldn’t be unusual.”

Equitation Competition Explained “Dressage-seat equitation is run just the same way as an equitation class: walk-trot-canter as a group in both directions, with the opportunity for the judge to add things, as specified on the judges’ sheets,” explains fellow dressage-eq

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advocate Jayne Ayers, of Dousman, Wi, an Fei “i” dressage judge for more than a decade and a US equestrian Federation-licensed judge for almost 30 years. “individual workouts are not common in regular shows but are required at the national finals, and are optional but often used at the semifinals held in each USDF region at the regional Championships shows each year,” Ayers says. (See “our Sport’s medal/maclay” for more on these championships.)

Practice Makes Perfect in addition to building core strength through lunge lessons and practicing riding without stirrups, Ayers suggests that aspiring equitation competitors watch videos of top international riders and then compare the footage to videos of themselves riding. group riding practice is essential, Ayers says. “your horse may get excited cantering with six others if he is not used to it,” she cautions. “Practice following vocal commands for changes of gait, and get comfortable riding off the track or away from the walls of the arena. Stay safe at all times: Assume all the other horses would like to kick yours, so don’t crowd another horse.” “it’s interesting how dressage horses can warm up with twenty horses going different directions, but put them goGet horses on the plan &

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he US Equestrian Federation Rule Book (online at usef.org) contains information on dressageseat equitation attire and saddlery, conduct of the classes, general rules on entering, and more. Refer to section DR 132. “Rules change frequently—often yearly,” says dressage judge and USEF Dressage Committee member Jayne Ayers. She advises competitors to “stay current, and review them before the show.”

ing in a line and they get very hot,” gray concurs. “even if i have one kid doing the equitation, i’ll get eight or ten people together for them to practice.” if your barn at home doesn’t offer many opportunities to ride in a group, try entering some flat classes at local hunter shows or 4-H shows. Dressage schooling shows, even though you won’t be riding in a group, will give you valuable judges’ feedback and arena time. to prep her students for dressage-equitation classes, gray has them school patterns, which are different from dressage tests. “Tat is what i hope they’ll meet in that class—that the judge will give them something a little different that tests

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their use of the aids a little more than rote movements in a test; for example, doing leg-yields from different places or picking up canter on the long side instead of in the corner.”

What the Judges Are Looking For From the judge’s perspective, the dressage-seat equitation group-class format works well because “the judges can stand in different parts of the arena and see the rider from all angles,” says Fei “i” judge Janet Foy, of Colorado Springs,

Co. “Tis gives us much more information. it is also easier to compare the riders when they are all in front of us. if the judges have a discussion, which sometimes we do, as to ‘who is the best,’ then having the riders side by side really works to their benefit.” As a judge, Foy explains, “First we look at the position design. Does the rider have a classical position? Does the rider sit in the middle of the horse, or is she crooked? Second, we look at how well the rider can influence the horse. We would like to see harmony, correct preparation for the movement, and classical aids. Te gaits of the horse do not really matter that much; but if the horse is very stiff, crooked, and fighting the contact, it will not help the rider’s ability to present the movements with harmony.” Ayers adds that judges want to see correct posture, including the classic ear-shoulder-hip-heel alignment. Te rider should be positioned over the horse’s center of gravity, with hips and shoulders level. She should sit firm and deep in the saddle, with quiet hands and a stable core that’s neither stiff nor gripping. Her hands and arms should follow the motion of the horse’s head and neck, Ayers says. Te rider should sit with her weight distributed equally over both seat bones when the horse is traveling straight, and with her inside seat bone weighted when riding a circle

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ADULT COMPETITOR: When she’s not working as the USDF Region 8 director, Fern Feldman (shown riding her Connemara pony, Fidelio, at Dressage at Devon) competes in dressage-seat equitation

important part of a rider’s ability to stay with the horse.” For more tips on boosting your scores, see “7 Ways to improve your equitation Scores” on the next page.

Getting Adults Involved gray acknowledges that there aren’t yet many adults participating in dressage-seat equitation. “Tere’s a two-part component here, and one is the judge,” gray says. “if any class is going to take off, the judge

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or lateral movement or any movement in which the horse is bent, Ayers says. She should sit each gait comfortably, including lengthenings. Judges want to see the rider moving in harmony with the horse and presenting a pleasant picture of cooperation and teamwork between horse and rider. Te USeF spells out the judging guidelines for dressageseat equitation on its website at usef.org/documents/disciplines/dressage/DSmguidelinesJudging.pdf. As in most types of equine competition, a little showmanship know-how can give an exhibitor that extra edge. in dressage-seat equitation, you can help to stand out from the crowd (and stay safe) by paying attention to what’s going on around you and by striving not to get caught in the middle of the pack. give any excitable horses a wide berth, and don’t run up the tail of any plodders. or, as Foy puts it, “Don’t get stuck on the rail, and don’t run over the judge!” gray advises riders not to focus on their bad habits while they are in the equitation ring. “Say my hands are too high,” she explains. “if i focus on keeping my hands down the whole time, it’s going to show: Te tension is going to creep in. Don’t expect to fix something while you’re in the ring. When you see the kids working so hard to keep their position, you can tell. relaxation is such an

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7 Ways to Improve Your Equitation Scores

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uick tips from judges and dressage-seat equitation experts Jayne Ayers, Janet Foy, and Lendon Gray:

1. Get comfortable with the patterns. Practice, practice, practice! 2. Focus on making all transitions smooth. 3. Take lunge lessons to hone your position. 4. Show good ring manners by being respectful of other competitors. Don’t cut off other horses. 5. Smile! 6. Set yourself apart: Avoid getting stuck behind a slower horse or on the rail. 7. Present a pleasing picture: spotlessly clean and well-groomed horse, clean and well-fitting tack and riding apparel, tidy hair, and shiny boots.

has to take it seriously. it would also be nice if it’s a little bit of a challenge. i’ve seen a class where they walk-trot-canter in both directions and that’s it. You can do a very short and challenging individual performance—maybe turn down the center line and do two changes of lead through the trot. it’s challenging and takes very little time.”

Te feedback aspect is important, too, Gray notes. “Some people go in the equitation class, and when it’s over nobody knows anything, so they wonder why they bothered,” she says. “if the judges—and i don’t mean all of them—would take the time and take it more seriously, i think the classes would really take off. “i put the challenge out to the judges to make it interesting and challenging,” Gray continues. “A lot of judges hate [judging equitation] because they’re not used to it—to sit and watch the class without adding up sixteen numbers is new to them, and they’re uncomfortable with it and don’t want to do it. it’s a little bit of a vicious circle getting the judges on board.”

Getting Everyone Involved Preparing for and competing in a dressage-seat equitation class can be a great opportunity for riders of all ages who have worked hard on their position, who don’t have that fancy horse, or who are just starting out in the sport. if you want to help this program grow, encourage show organizers to add equitation classes to their rosters, and then give them a try! s Amber Heintzberger is a freelance writer, photographer, and award-winning author with Anna Ford of Beyond the track: Retraining the Toroughbred from Racehorse to Riding Horse. She lives in New York City with her family.

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Wednesday, Nov 30

• Registration opens • Executive Sessions (closed) • Fox Village Advanced Software Applications Clinic-6-9:30pm

• Yoga/Pilates-7-7:45am • Committee Chairs and Delegates Meeting8:00am • Regional Meetings9:15am

• Committee Meetingsthroughout the day • Education opportunities throughout the day • Welcome Party hosted by CDS-5:30-6:30pm

Thursday, Dec 1 • Yoga/Pilates-7-7:45am • Regional Meetings8:00am • Open Forums9:15am to noon


usDF university eDucAtion sessions HiGHliGHts Pilates and Yoga for Riders

presented by Kerry Petty

Start your day with “Pilates and Yoga for Riders.” Wednesday will feature Core-ect Yoga; Strengthening and Supplying Exercises for the Rider, Thursday will focus on Core-ect Pilates; Building CORE Exercises for the Rider and Friday will help you Core-ect Your Rider Problems with Yoga and Pilates and will include a yoga dressage test. Kerry Petty is a USEF ‘r’ Judge and as a Certified Pilates and Yoga Instructor works with riders to build their core strength and improve their balance both on and off the horse. After a career-altering riding accident left her with a broken collarbone, several broken ribs, and the need for a hip replacement, Kerry developed Core-ect Riding, a systematic approach to teach riders how to improve their core strength and thus their riding. Drawing from her background as a Certified Massage Therapist, FEI competitor, and 35 years of exercise instruction, Kerry works with individual riders both on and off the horse. Kerry recently presented at the 2011 Equine Affaire and focused on the development of a straight, supple and stronger rider position. Core-ect Riding will teach you how to fix your body, which will help fix your horse.

Professional “Business” Education: Audit Red Flags presented by Carol Gordon, CPA

Many equine professionals lack practical business information about insurance, tax regulation and legal is-

Wed, Thurs, Fri 7:00-7:45am

sues relevant to the industry. This lack of information is potentially dangerous to them and in some cases has resulted in a loss of their business. This session will target these areas in an effort to raise awareness and develop resources for the equine professional. Carol Gordon is a member of NEDA, treasurer of the NEDA Fall Show and a longtime noncompetitive dressage rider. She is a CPA with an MBA from Boston College, the owner of Blue Ribbon Accounting which provides tax, accounting and consulting solutions to equine-based businesses, a contributor to Equestrian Professional website, NEDA Tip and ARIA Riding Instructor magazines and a frequent guest on Horse Radio Network.

Pilates and Yoga for Riders presented by Kerry Petty

Wed Noon-12:45pm

Professional “Business” Education: Audit Red Flags presented by Carol Gordon, CPA

Deep Practice Journaling: Scaffold Your Training to High Levels

presented by Allison Brunelli, founder of Barnby Notes

There are all kinds of equestrian journaling that can benefit a rider, and one of the most powerful forms known to create the greatest leaps in learning is what Allison calls Deep Practice Journaling. Deep Practice Journaling is where the rider slows his/her practice down to unbelievably slow speeds on the pages of a notebook, relives the ride and chunks out sections into smaller, more manageable areas of study. Through reflective analysis, the rider determines what worked, what didn’t work and why. During this process, strengths and weaknesses are identified and new op-

Thurs Noon-12:45pm

Deep Practice Journaling: Scaffold Your Training to High Levels presented by Allison Brunelli

Hours At A GlAnce • Board of Governors1:30-5:30pm • Education opportunities throughout the day

Friday, Dec 2 • Yoga/Pilates-7-7:45am

• Board of Governors8:00am-noon • USDF Apprentice TD Clinic-8:00am to 5:00pm • Youth Education10:15am-noon • Education opportunities throughout the day

• Salute Gala and Annual Awards Banquet-Cocktail Reception-6:00pm

Saturday, Dec 3 • Symposium begins8:30am-4:30pm

• Symposium Lecture8-9:30pm

Sunday, Dec 4 • Symposium continues8:30am-2:00pm


portunities are formed through strategizing and problem solving. Deep Practice Journaling finds mistakes and turns them into opportunities. The benefits of Deep Practice Journaling are multiplied when adding other tools to the process; a video camera (this is called Video Journaling), a masterful coach and a rider that is determined to learn at a faster pace. Those who write down what they see, hear, think and feel and later practice what they’ve written down, will learn nearly 80 percent more than if they don’t. Deep Practice Journaling is an excellent precursor to effective goal setting, of which there are two types; time specific goals and qualitative goals. Both are critical for leaps in learning. Allison Brunelli is the founder of Barnby Notes. Allison graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno with a degree in Print Journalism and English Literature. Allison has been a dressage enthusiast since 2002 and has worked with several coaches including Kathi Haworth, Seana Adamson, Volker Brommann, Michael Etherly, Steve Kanikkeberg and Scott Hassler. Besides riding, her other favorite pastime is creative writing and training dogs.

Balance in Movement

presented by Dr. Hilary Clayton and Susanne von Dietze Susanne von Dietze will Analyze the Seat of the Rider while Dr. Clayton focuses on Analyzing the Gaits of the Horse.One of the key factors in a good dressage performance is keeping the horse in an appropriate balance for his level of training. This talk will explain the concept, describe the horse’s balance in different gaits and movements, and show how the mechanics change as uphill balance develops. Dr. Clayton graduated from Glasgow University Veterinary College and practiced veterinary medicine before becoming a full-time researcher. She was a faculty member at veterinary colleges in Great Britain, the Netherlands and Canada before moving to the U.S. in 1997 as the first incumbent of the Mary Anne McPhail Dressage Chair in Equine Sports Medicine at Michigan State University. Dr. Clayton’s research focuses on biomechanics and conditioning of sport

horses, and the interaction between rider and horse. She has published six books (Conditioning Sport Horses, Colour Atlas of Large Animal Applied Anatomy, Equine Locomotion, The Dynamic Horse, Clinical Anatomy of the Horse, Activate Your Horse’s Core) and many manuscripts and articles on these topics. Dr. Clayton is a past president of the Association for Equine Sports Medicine, and is currently a board member of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation and a member of the USEF Dressage Committee. She has been awarded the Norden Distinguished Teacher Award and has been inducted into the International Veterinarians Hall of Fame, the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame and the Midwest Dressage Association Hall of Fame. She has earned her USDF Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals riding a horse bred by Michigan State University. Susanne von Dietze worked as a physiotherapist in a private Clinic in Mannheim, Germany. Her main focus was on back pain and spinal injuries. During this time, she completed the training in Manual Therapy and in PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation). During this same time, she worked at the “Mannheimer Reitverein” (Riding Club) in many different aspects: training horses, instructing and coaching riders and working on a children and young riders project for the German Federation. In 2001 she began holding regular seminars and clinics in Scandinavia for physiotherapists with experience in hippotherapy as well as regular seminars and clinics for the German Academy of Riding (Warendorf) and dressage clinics in Germany and abroad. She has published Balance in der Bewegung – Der Sitz des Reiters (FN Verlag 2003); Balance in Movement (Trafalgar Square); The DVD, Balance in Movement; The Seat of the Rider (FN Verlag 2003) and is working on a soonto-be-released DVD on rider aids. A mother of 3, she grew up in a very horsy environment, with her dad being an ex-cavalry officer and her “mum” a riding instructor who rode sidesaddle nearly all her life! Together, her parents developed the German Riding for the Disabled Federation.

Thurs 7:30-9:30pm

Balance in Movement presented by Dr. Hilary Clayton

Thurs 7:30-9:30pm

Balance in Movement presented by Susanne von Dietze

Fri 1:45-3:15pm

Controlling Your Body to Improve Your Riding presented by Yorick Wijting , PT, DPT

Controlling Your Body to Improve Your Riding presented by Yorick Wijting, PT, DPT

Effective riding requires an advanced level of control of the body. Yet, there is relatively little specific information available to the rider wishing to improve his or her body control. This presen-


tation discusses the subject from a biomechanics and motor learning perspective and provides practical suggestions on how to improve control. Yorick Wijting received his degree in Physical Therapy in the Netherlands and later his doctoral degree in PT in the US. He has practiced physical therapy across Europe, South Africa and the United States. He has extensive training and practical experience in manual therapy and has focused his career on orthopedics and sports. He now teaches full time to medical professionals both nationally and internationally. He applies his understanding of physical therapy, and in particular biomechanics, to aid the training of the dressage horse and rider. He is a rider and has studied specialized lungeing and long-reining techniques in order to analyze biomechanics and therapies for horses and He does occasional consultations for riders with special horse-related conditions.

Overcoming Fear: Sports Psychology for Riding presented by Dr. Jenny Susser

Fear is a built-in mechanism that is designed to protect us. Just like any other facet of our personality, it can become over-active or feel like it’s taken on a life of its own. Riding horses is

dangerous, we all know that, but we also love to ride, and ride anyway! Sport Psychology is about mental skills training to become a “tougher” competitor/trainer/student. When dealing with fear, you can’t just ignore your fear; you have to learn how to “relate” to your fear. In this lecture, you will learn how to identify what really makes you fearful and how to become braver, and not just by ignoring fear, but by developing tools to guide your thoughts and resulting emotions. Dr. Jenny Susser has a doctoral degree in Clinical Health Psychology, is New York State licensed, and specializes in Sport Psychology. Dr. Jenny was a four-year All-American swimmer and then assistant coach at UCLA, swam on two national teams, and at the 1988 Olympic Trials. She also competed nationally and internationally on the National Championship Los Angeles County Lifeguard Surf Racing Team for six years. She has worked with Division I collegiate teams such as UCLA, USC, and Hofstra University; and has worked with athletes of all sports and ages, professional, international, and amateur. In addition to private practice, Dr. Jenny worked at the Women’s Sports Medicine Center at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City for six years before moving to eastern Long Island. She has conducted research on athletic injury recovery, investigating the use of mental imagery on recovery.

otHer eDucAtion HiGHliGHts Tuesday, November 29 6:00-9:30pm

Friday, December 2 8:00am-5:00pm

Fox Village Advanced Software Applications Clinic

USDF Apprentice Dressage TD Clinic

Thursday, December 1 9:15-10:30am Competition Open Forum and Q & A with panel of Competition Management, Judges, Membership, and Technical Delegate Committees.

Thursday, December 1 10:45am-12:00 noon Round Table Discussions and Education hosted by the GMO Committee

Friday, December 2 10:15am-12:00pm Youth Education Session-Power Up: Improve Your Ride Now! Presented by Jenny Susser, PhD.

Saturday, December 3 8:00-9:30pm Symposium Lecture- the USEF National Coaches introduce the American Program, at the Town and Country Resort Hotel.

Fri 3:45-5:15pm

Overcoming Fear: Sports Psychology for Riding

presented by Dr. Jenny Susser

Dr. Susser’s work with equestrians continues to grow, especially following the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky, October, 2010. She was the Team Psychologist for the South African Para Dressage Team and worked individually with some of the American athletes. Her work with Lendon Gray and Dressage4Kids is important and fun, and always a part of her schedule. She works with some of the top Young Riders and Juniors, FEI trainers and competitors, and Adult Amateurs all over the country.


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Sat, December 3 Symposium Symposium Lecture

Sun, December 4 Symposium

8:30am-5:00pm 8:00-9:30pm (At the Hotel) 8:30am-2:00pm

The United States Dressage Federation is very excited to announce that the 2011 Adequan®/USDF National Symposium, to be held December 3-4 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, CA, will feature the talented USEF national dressage coaches: Anne Gribbons (Technical Advisor and National Coach), Scott Hassler (Young Horse Coach), Debbie McDonald (Developing Coach), and Jeremy Steinberg (Youth Coach). Working together for the first time in one arena, the coaches will present a step-by-step method to starting a young horse from breaking to riding and provide tips on improving seat and position for effective training as they show the ‘building blocks’ to success, through Grand Prix. “It’s exciting that USDF is able to provide such a wonderful platform to showcase the American program and talents of our four US dressage coaches. This will be an incredible and unique opportunity to hear their philosophies first hand and see how they work together towards a common goal,” stated George Williams, USDF President. Anne Gribbons, Technical Advisor and National Coach, is an FEI 5* judge and a member of the FEI Dressage Committee. In the ring, she has had seven of her horses named Adequan/

USDF Horse of the Year, competed in ten national championships, and, in 1995, was a member of the US Pan American Silver Medal Team. Anne states, “For this year’s symposium, the USDF has graciously agreed to showcase the USEF teaching staff, and I am delighted at this opportunity for all of us to get together and share our collective knowledge.” Scott Hassler, USEF National Young Dressage Horse Coach, co-chairs the USDF Sport Horse Committee, is a member of the USEF Dressage Committee, the USEF Breeders’ Committee, and the USEF Strategic Planning Committee. He is the director of training at Hassler Dressage at Riveredge, Chesapeake City, MD, has competed nationally and internationally through the Grand Prix level, with numerous national championship titles, and has coached numerous champions from the FEI Young Horse classes to Grand Prix. Debbie McDonald, USEF Developing Coach, was named AHSA (now USEF) Equestrian of the Year, USOC Woman of the Year and, aboard Peggy Thomas’ mare, Brentina, won the team and individual Gold Medals in the Pan American Games in 1999. In 2003, she went on to become the first American to win the FEI World Cup title and was named USOC Athlete of the Year. She led the US to the Bronze Medal at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, represented the US again at the 2008 Olympic Games in Hong Kong, and was named the 2009 USEF Development Coach of the Year. Jeremy Steinberg, USEF National Youth Coach, was the 1996 winner of the North American Young

Rider Championships individual Gold Medal and Team Silver Medal and was awarded the Fiona Baan “Pursuit of Excellence Memorial Trophy.” In 2010 Jeremy was awarded the inaugural “Albers Award,” presented to the Chef d’Equipe who best demonstrates an extraordinary level of dedication, enthusiasm and team spirit at the North American Jr/YR Championship. At Grand Prix, Jeremy has had many top three finishes in CDIs, wins in USDF Regional Championships, and received an invitation to the 2007 Las Vegas International Dressage Competition, held during the World Cup Finals, with Jennifer Smith’s Parocco.

At the Del Mar Arena The Del Mar Arena is a 3,500-seat arena in the fairgrounds complex, used for sporting events, concerts and other special events. It was built in 1991. In 2009 it was remodeled and a roof was added. It will house the USDF Trade Fair during symposium hours. Buses will transport attendees from the hotel to the arena. You must preregister online for the bus transportation. A box lunch is provided for those who pre-register online as well. For driving directions go to the convention pages of the USDF website at www.usdf.org/convention.


GovernAnce, events & Fun! Wednesday-Friday Silent Auction A major boost for the Youth Convention Scholarship Fund, this promises to be big again this year.

Wednesday & Thursday Regional Meetings & Committee meetings Wednesday Night Welcome Party 5:30-6:30pm

GMO Baskets Ruth Arvanette initiated the donation of GMO baskets. The baskets will again be door prizes awarded to attendees at the Board of Governors General Assembly.

Friday Night Salute Gala & Annual Awards Banquet 6:30-10:00pm

Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar hosted by CDS. All convention attendees are welcome.

We’ll pay tribute to this year’s award winners and all the USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medalists, and honor dressage legends and USDF volunteers. Cocktail attire is suggested. Cocktail reception starts at 6:00pm.

Thursday & Friday Board of Governors General Assembly Meeting (BOG)

Saturday & Sunday Trade Fair at Symposium Del Mar Arena

Our most important USDF meeting. Come and see your elected officers and delegates discuss and vote on the present and future of USDF. A highlight at the BOG each year is the presentation of the GMO Awards.

Vendors participate every year with gifts for the holidays, the latest in dressage videos and books and some of the best tack and equipment in the world.

tHe town AnD country resort Hotel The official hotel for the 2011 Adequan®/USDF National Convention & Symposium is the Town and Country Resort Hotel. Located in the heart of San Diego. America’s Finest City, the Town and Country Resort Hotel encompasses the “Best of All Worlds.” Just minutes from the vibrant nightlife of downtown San Diego, the oasis of beautiful Mission Valley, and the thrill of San Diego’s beaches and attractions, sits a resort renowned for its legendary service and country feel. As a family-owned resort with a heritage of hospitality spanning more than five decades, the Town and Country Resort Hotel enjoys an award-winning reputation for putting smiles on the faces of vacation guests and conference attendees alike.

Whether you spend your time basking in the warm San Diego sun or in the warmth of friendly service and hospitality, your stay at Town and Country Resort Hotel will reward you with a rich glow of satisfaction. With five exceptional restaurants, lively lounges, an on site bakery and a seasonal poolside snack bar located within the grounds, the Town and Country Resort Hotel does not disappoint. And for nourishing your spirit, the world-class Bella Tosca Day Spa and Salon will melt away your stress. To reserve your room at the discounted USDF rate, make your reservation before November 4, 2011. After that, it is subject to room availability until November 16. Go to www.usdf.org/convention and look for the hotel link.


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$375 member (on-site $450); $480 non-member; *youth $190 • Inclusive through Sunday • All education sessions • All business meetings Committee sessions Board of Governors General Assembly • Open forums • Saturday & Sunday Symposium Symposium online registration includes lunch; on-site rate does not include lunch. Symposium Lecture, Saturday night • Symposium bus transportation $25 per day; not available on-site • Does NOT include the Salute Gala & Annual Awards Banquet

$295 member (on-site $325); $350 non-member; *youth $150 • Saturday & Sunday Symposium Symposium online registration includes lunch; on-site rate does not include lunch. Symposium Lecture, Saturday night • Symposium bus transportation $25 per day; not available on-site

convention $175 member (on-site $225); $250 non-member; *youth $90 • Inclusive through Friday afternoon • All CONVENTION education sessions • All business meetings Committee sessions Board of Governors General Assembly • Open forums • Does NOT include the Salute Gala & Annual Awards Banquet

symposium one DAy $150 member (on-site $165); $175 non-member; *youth $75 • One day of Symposium Symposium online registration includes lunch; on-site rate does not include lunch. Symposium Lecture, Saturday night • Symposium bus transportation $25 per day; not available on-site

events & clinics • The Salute Gala & Annual Awards Banquet: online purchase: $85; on-site purchase: $100 USDF Apprentice Dressage Technical Delegate Clinic (includes lunch): $125 Fox Village Advanced Software Applications Clinic: $55 *Youth membership is not required

We will conveniently store all your registration information so that at any time, you can access and view current convention information, and make changes to your registration up to November 25. • Registrants who miss the online registration deadline of November 25 can register on-site, but will pay the on-site registration price. • Bus tickets may NOT be purchased on-site. • No refunds can be made AFTER November 16. All refunds will be assessed a $25 processing fee. NO registrations or cancellations can be accepted via telephone.

• Online registration ends November 25. On-site registration begins November 29 at 7:30am at the Town and Country Resort Hotel. • Your registration packet will be available on-site. • For questions or assistance, call 859-271-7871.

importAnt DeADlines • Hotel registration (USDF discount rate) deadline: November 4, after that, subject to room availability until November 16 • Online Registration deadline: November 25, at midnight EST • Refund deadline: November 16 ($25 processing fee). • No refund for bus or banquet tickets. • Symposium bus tickets deadline: November 25 - not available on-site • Banquet tickets deadline: December 1, after that limited tickets available until sold out.

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Show Me the Money! Short on support? Find the help you need for the dressage activities you want

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ome lucky dressage riders seem to have it all. Tey train and show talented horses purchased and maintained by well-to-do owners. Teir saddle pads sport the logos of corporate and other sponsors, who provide them with cash, product, or both in exchange for the marketing exposure. Teir faces appear in advertisements for their sponsors’ goods and services. You, meanwhile, may be struggling just to pay the board bill—or perhaps you can’t afford a horse at all, and nobody’s knocking at your door with offers of horses to ride and compete. Perhaps you’re an aspiring judge or instructor, daunted by the costs of those licensing or certification programs. or maybe you belong to a dressage club with big dreams—such as hosting a US equestrian

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Federation-licensed/USDF-recognized show or a clinic with a Big name trainer—but little capital. Tose fortunate, well-funded riders don’t all come from money. Many learned along the way that, with sufficient drive and dedication, they could obtain support in their quest to achieve their dressage goals. in truth, funding is available for talented riders of all ages, aspiring judges and trainers, and even USDF group-member organizations (GMos). For those with something to offer a sponsor, there are companies willing to provide free product. Finally, there are individuals who like to support the sport of dressage by mounting talented riders on talented horses. in this article, we’ll explore the major funding and support avenues available to serious dressage enthusiasts and to GMos.

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PICK ME! Competition for sponsorship is fierce

The Dressage Foundation: Premier Funding Source not to be confused with the USDF, Te Dressage Foundation is a separate entity created exclusively to support our sport in the US. it has close ties to the USDF, however, having been founded in 1989 by Lowell Boomer, who was also the founding organizer of USDF in 1973. tDF is headquartered in Lincoln, ne, where the USDF also was based until its move to Kentucky in 2006. “tDF is a stand-alone foundation, not a part of USDF, USeF, or any other equestrian organization,” says tDF administrative director Jenny Johnson. “however, we do provide funding support to USDF, its GMos, and members; as well as to other dressage and equestrian organizations. in the past twenty-plus years, tDF has awarded over one million dollars in scholarships and grants to dressage riders and enthusiasts from across the country, thanks to the generosity of our donors.” tDF offers a smorgasbord of largesse. a sampling: GMos can apply for Continuing education for Dressage in-

structors funding: five annual grants of $1,000 to be used for instructor education, including the USDF instructor Certification Program. Promising young dressage riders aged sixteen to 21 can apply for the olympic Dream Program, with the four annual recipients winning a chaperoned two-week trip to europe, during which they visit famous trainers and attend shows. to advance their dressage educations, adult amateurs can apply for help from the Carol Lavell Gifted Fund—up to nine $1,000 scholarships per year, one for each USDF region. Dressage instructors can apply for one of six annual grants of up to $1,500 to put toward obtaining USDF instructor certification. Te edgar hotz Judges endowment Fund provides financial support of $800 per USDF region annually for USeF-licensed dressage judges and USDF “L” program graduates to use toward their continuing education. and there are some high-dollar grants for aspiring high-performance riders and horses. Te tDF receives many more requests for grants and scholarships than it can fulfill, so how can you improve your chances of being chosen? according to tDF development director Melissa Filipi, one of the biggest reasons for disqualification is incomplete or late applications. “Te application process can be timeconsuming, so begin the process early so that you don’t skim over important details,” she says. “read all of the information and follow it closely. Make sure that your goals match the purpose of the funds. Some applicants will stretch the interpretation of the grant or scholarship, but those who closely match the purpose of the fund will score better with the [review] committee. and make sure you fit the requirements of the fund. Proofread the application so there are no typos or mistakes. Your application should look professional and not thrown together at the last minute. Because our committee members are busy people, keep your explanations simple and relevant, but make sure it shows why you are the best candidate for this grant or scholarship.” For a complete list and application information, visit dressagefoundation.org.

USDF: Funding for Education Te USDF itself offers three scholarships and grants. Te USDF Youth Convention Scholarship helps to defray the costs of convention attendance for one or more deserving young USDF participating members. Te scholarship is supported by funds raised at the popular silent auction held during each convention, with companies and individuals donating everything from tack to trips. another convention grant, the ruth arvanette Memorial Fund Grant, similarly helps to defray attendance costs USDF ConneCtion

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Finding Sponsorship

AMBASSADOR: Goubergh’s Kasper’s saddle pad sports the logo of Succeed Digestive Conditioning Program, which sponsors rider Reese Koffler-Stanfield

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for USDF group members. Te hope is that grant recipients will take home their learnings to share with their GMos. Te USDF also offers each of its nine regions $800 in annual grant money to put toward continuing-education programs for judges and “L” graduates. review and download USDF grant applications at usdf. org/downloads/forms.

reese Koffler-Stanfield is a good example of a rider and trainer who’s garnered considerable sponsorship without the benefit of an olympic medal. Koffler-Stanfield, of Georgetown, KY, is a USDF-certified instructor through Fourth Level and a USDF bronze, silver, and gold medalist. a former Fei north american Junior and Young riders Championships competitor, she is now a successful Feilevel trainer and competitor. her sponsors include Purina Mills; equiSpirit trailer Company; Succeed Digestive Conditioning Program; horse of Course; Mona Vie; haygain hay Steamers; Schneiders; and her family’s business, Koffler Vision Group. in a recent talk on the topic of sponsorships for Te Dressage Foundation, Koffler-Stanfield said that “in kind” offers of product are more common than cash—but they’re just as valuable because they’re items you otherwise would have had to purchase. “Your first sponsor is the hardest to get, but once you are sponsored, others will be willing to do so too,” says Koffler-Stanfield. “Start with someone who you’ve had an established contact with, such as your local feed store. You can also seek out potential sponsors at shows, such as in the

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And Now, a Word from a Sponsor

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rudent sponsors carefully consider with which names to ally their corporate images and messages. In the dressage world, Freedom Health LLC (makers of Succeed Digestive Conditioning Program) sponsors Olympic and World Equestrian Games medalist Steffen Peters as well as USDFcertified instructor Reese Koffler-Stanfield. John Hall, president of Freedom Health, says that the company’s sponsorships are limited and restricted to solid supporters of the product. “We provide free product for up to six horses or onehalf of the active show string, whichever is less, provided every horse in the barn is on Succeed.

trade fair. tell them how much you enjoy the product and how it’s helped you in your riding, and then ask if they are open for sponsorship. You can also send letters. a handwritten letter stands out, rather than e-mail. Keep a portfolio of your achievements with photos, press clippings, and any articles about you that you can show to potential sponsors.” When you approach a potential sponsor, be ready to explain how you will help promote the product or service, Koffler-Stanfield advises. “tell them you’ll talk about the

This swiftly sorts the freebie-hunters from the serious players. We restrict [sponsorships] to two from each significant discipline, and we do background checks to establish the rider or trainer’s credentials and reputation. We want excellent horsemanship in our sponsored riders. If someone cannot deliver this and be widely respected for it, then we just do not want to know! [In return] we want and expect our sponsored riders to tactfully include Succeed when appropriate. We want our sponsored riders to help us spread the word, but we do not expect them to be pushy or flashy about it: it’s all a part of genuineness.”

product at every chance, such as on a blog or website or in an interview,” she says. “Say you’ll wear their logo when you can, and show up at events. Many businesses aren’t horsesavvy, so you can offer to help guide them on how to direct their marketing toward horse people.” above all, safeguard your reputation. Koffler-Stanfield cautions sponsorship-seekers to watch what they post online, such as on social-media sites and bulletin boards. Be professional, and keep in mind that, once a comment is out

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Private Sponsorship

LEG UP: Owner Dara Rip gave the ride on the late Holsteiner stallion Contester to up-and-comer Nicole Perry

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in cyberspace, it’s hard to delete. “also be a good sport and have a friendly attitude,” she says. “You are always advertising the sponsor’s product, and you have to prove to them that people respect you. after all, you are your sponsor’s voice out there in the horse world.”

Many riders reach the top of their game with help from private sponsors—individual horse owners who foot the bills and may even pay a salary. Dressage enthusiasts probably know of such prominent sponsor-rider teams as akiko Yamazaki and Steffen Peters, owner and rider of ravel; but some sponsors find it equally rewarding to help a promising competitor up the ladder. Dara rip, co-owner of the sport-horse breeding facility Golden oak Farm in Woodside, Ca, met dressage rider and 1998 Fei north american Young riders’ Championships team gold and individual silver medalist nicole Perry when she boarded her horse where Perry trained. She recognized Perry’s talents and purchased the holsteiner stallion Contester from Willy arts of DG Bar ranch, hanford, Ca, for Perry to ride. rip wanted to add Contester (Contender – F-Lilianes) to her roster of breeding stallions, but she also wished to support a talented young professional who couldn’t afford to buy a top-level horse. “We met [legendary German dressage trainer] Conrad Schumacher through nicole, and when i first met him, he told me that ‘nicole is one of the good ones, and we have to help the good ones,’” rip recalls. “he couldn’t have struck

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a stronger chord with me. nicole didn’t come from means. When she was a young rider, she did everything she could to afford the competition. i don’t begrudge anyone who has the means to do that, but i have such great respect for someone to work that hard for the goal.” Perry took the stallion up to the Fei levels, along the way garnering numerous USDF, California Dressage Society, and dressage sport-horse breeding honors. Sadly, Contester died in June 2010 from complications following colic surgery, and rip doesn’t yet have another horse for Perry to ride. however, she does have advice for other riders who are looking to attract an “owner.” “Be a good steward of the sport because that makes you stand out,” rip says. “it’s an interesting dichotomy because when you are riding it’s only you, and you have to focus on yourself, but there is the community of dressage. So represent yourself in a positive way that sets a tone that other people will aspire to. Tere are some who are outstanding examples of this. nicole is one of those riders who is willing to help a younger rider, and i admired that in her right from the beginning.” For her part, Perry has found that there aren’t many sponsors or owners interested in those who are climbing the ranks in dressage. her recent career moves include in-

vesting in a young horse and hiring a business consultant to help her research and seek out new sponsors, both private and corporate. “our sport is different from show jumping or reining in that there is [almost] no prize money,” Perry says. “Tere’s really no financial incentive for people to own a dressage horse. i’m currently trying to figure a way to grow awareness about our sport and to attract and educate others who might not know about dressage—and then to see if there’s a way to bring more prize money or sponsorship to competition.” if Perry can make that happen, then she’ll make a lot of people in the dressage world very happy. s

Sharon Biggs is the author of in one arena: top Dressage experts Share Teir Knowledge Trough the Levels and Te Complete horse Bible. She is a dressage trainer based in northwest Indiana and a former Civil Service Club trainer at the Royal Mews in Buckingham Palace.

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all-breeds connection

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STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE: Te 1995 ex-racing Standardbred mare Whiz Bang (Say Kash – Caprene Kash, by Bret Hanover), owned by Pat and Jean “Tina” Bombardo (FL), now competes in dressage with trainer Heather Caudill

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ach month, “All-Breeds Connection” spotlights a USDF All-Breeds awards program participating organization and the breed it represents. Information and photos that appear in this column are furnished by the breed registries. USDF does not endorse or promote any breed or registry over another. The All-Breeds program is designed to recognize the accomplishments of specific breeds in dressage. All participating organizations offer “open” year-end awards from Training Level through Grand Prix, and some offer awards in additional categories, such as adult amateur, junior/young rider, and dressage sport-horse breeding. Registry representatives are usually on hand to help bestow awards at the banquet held during each year’s USDF convention. All-Breeds award eligibility requirements include memberships and horse registrations with both USDF and the participating organization. For details and a list of current participating organizations, visit usdf.org. For more information about All-Breeds awards program participation, send e-mail to allbreeds@usdf.org.

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tandardbreds have been used as harness race horses since the 1800s, when neighbors would challenge one another on the back country roads to see who had the fastest horse. today, harness races are conducted at more than 250 county-fair and pari-mutuel racetracks across the country. Standardbreds are well known for their gentle dispositions, and they adapt well to most situations. Because they are handled extensively when in race training, including learning to wear various forms of equipment and standing for the farrier and veterinarian, becoming accustomed to carrying a saddle and a rider generally comes easy and makes Standardbreds ideal candidates to become competitive riding horses. Te Standardbred’s personality is well suited to the detail and extensive training required for dressage, as either a first career or as a second career after racing. Standardbreds are built much like Toroughbreds: athletic and slender, but with a slightly heavier build and a strong bone structure. Most stand fifteen to sixteen hands high and weigh between 950 and 1,200 pounds. Standardbreds you might know: Whiz Bang (pictured) started out her life as a racehorse at various new York tracks. Her second career is on the dressage circuit, and in 2010 she competed successfully at Second Level, both in open classes and in musical freestyle. Whiz Bang lives and competes in Florida with dressage trainer Heather Caudill. The organization: Te United States trotting Association (UStA) is the breed registry for the Standardbred horse and the


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started in dressage with big dreams of riding Grand Prix. Although i still want to reach that goal, i am learning how much dedication and skill it takes to move up the levels. in late 2000, i was a new C-130 pilot stationed in Abilene, tX. After a youth spent trail riding, i had just gotten back into horses. i arranged to meet with a riding instructor, and in her arena i saw a horse cantering more slowly than i was walking. At that moment, i became hooked on dressage—even before i knew what dressage was.

ACHIEVER: With Donzer

i spent a good portion of the next eight years flying over the sand of the Middle east or in flight training. Between deployments, i tormented my Quarter Horse, Red, with dressage, although we seemed to start over each time i got home.

After moving to Colorado to take a teaching job at the Air Force Academy, i decided to find a warmblood that could take over for Red. My trainer, USDF-certified instructor Sarah Martin, found me a horse named Donzer, and we quickly progressed to First Level. By 2009, i started to imagine what it would be like to ride Second Level. Unfortunately, my year began with a lame horse. Donzer finally became sound in June, just as i undertook a month of extensive travel. Sarah rode him while i was away, and finally i came home and entered a show, after being able to ride only twice beforehand. our Second Level score was 51 percent. i came away with a clearer idea of the skills i needed to develop. For starters, i decided that it was finally time to get a new saddle. Te right saddle, i realized, let my legs drape down around the horse correctly, without my having to fight for a good position. Tat progress was complemented by a Pilates lesson, which helped me to overcome my habit (the result of incorrect teaching) of relying on my hipflexor muscles for balance. While Donzer was recuperating from his torn tendon, i began taking lessons on a schoolmaster at the recommendation of trainer and judge Janet Foy. Tis was and continues to be a humbling and exhilarating experience. My lessons on Mashnee, the schoolmaster, help me to feel what Donzer should be doing when i go back and ride him.

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Tara Nolan is a former military C-130 pilot and biology instructor at the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. She has her USDF bronze medal and is working to earn her silver. She lives with her horses, husband, and cats in Peyton, CO, where she is an Air Force reservist and the owner of the women- and entrepreneur-focused Tara Nolan Advisory Services.

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After that first disappointing show, i set an aggressive goal: to score 60 percent by the end of the season. After we got a 65 percent, i set a new goal: to qualify for the Great American/ USDF Regional Championships. i didn’t think we’d be competitive; i just wanted to qualify—and we did, by the skin of our teeth. i actually broke into tears—very abnormal for me, and it was funny to realize that i had been on pins and needles over a dressage test more than i’d ever been for a flight-performance evaluation. At the Regionals in Albuquerque, Donzer felt good. We had a nice ride at Second Level test 2 and ended up with a blue ribbon, our first of the season. But the next day’s ride was our best test. i could tell that Donzer was improving, but i was starting to realize how much he was still on the forehand and how we were just beginning to learn to sit and carry weight behind. With only six entries in our class, i was told i’d better go to the awards ceremony. i was chatting with the rider next to me when a show staffer walked up and asked, “Can i put this on your horse?” i looked down and saw a blue ribbon. i still don’t quite believe it. i’ve learned that, in dressage, success is a team effort—trainers, saddle fitters, Pilates instructors, veterinarians, farriers, and, of course, the right horse. i’ve also learned to recognize and appreciate the smallest improvements. My goal is still to ride Grand Prix, but i will not overlook or take for granted any of the successes along the way. s



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bUM WRaps How to find the dressage breeches that are right for you By Margaret Freeman

4 InsIde UsdF History in the Making By George Williams

6 RIngsIde staying the Course By Jennifer O. Bryant

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Meet tHe CandIdates get to know who’s running for the inaugural at-large director seats on the UsdF executive board

18 ClInIC so You Tink You Can dance? By Sally Silverman

22 tHe jUdge’s box Have Mercy on the judges By Charlotte Bredahl Baker

26 spoRt-HoRse ConneCtIon From Field to FeI: Te Young-Horse Years By Scott Hassler with Emily Covington

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could help change that. it is important to note that, during the downturn in the economy, the Regional Championships have proven rather recession-proof. From 2007 to 2010, the total number of adult-amateur rides has remained virtually the same: 817 to 819. Te number of open rides increased slightly, from 835 to 929. Although the total number of championship rides decreased by 200, the number of horses competing in championship classes increased by 43 during the four-year period. During the 2010 competition year, there were close to 25,000 Regional Championships qualifying rides throughout the country. A national championships will provide an additional incentive for those USDF members who are active competitors. Finally, the 2011 Adequan/USDF national Dressage Symposium will also make history. never before has the US had four national coaches assigned solely to dressage, and all four—Anne Gribbons, Scott Hassler, Debbie McDonald, and Jeremy Steinberg—will conduct our symposium. San Diego is always lovely, and with some of our top riders living nearby, we would be hard pressed to find a better place for this wonderful platform. i have listened to enough of the coaches’ conversations regarding the presentation to know that they have an excellent program planned. Tese four experts have years of collective experience as competitors, trainers, judges, and coaches. Te symposium should be an outstanding event that you won’t want to miss. ▲

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that fit well, that aid us in finding stability and security in the saddle, and that (please God) don’t make us look like two sausage casings with a muffin top. only swimsuit-shopping is tougher on the ego, although finding a decent-fitting pair of jeans is right up there. And jeans-shopping is like breeches-shopping in that it requires patience, a stiff resolve, and sufficient leisure time to try on approximately 3,457 items in order to find one garment that doesn’t bind, bag, pinch, constrict, gap alarmingly, reveal what ought to be concealed, or pose potential reproductive harm. i have a devil of a time finding both jeans and breeches that fit, and so i appreciated Margaret Freeman’s solid consumer advice in our feature, “Bum Wraps” (page 36). i hope you’ll find it a useful guide to fabrics, options, styles, and sizing. to Margaret’s story i would add one more tip: if you find a pair of breeches (or jeans, for that matter) that you really like, buy more than one if you can swing it. i’m forever buying one great pair, wearing them until they’re threadbare, and then discovering (duh!) that the manufacturer doesn’t make that style any more. Wishing you an october of enlightenment, deliverance from dressing-room mirrors, and most of all, good times and satisfying rides with your equine friends.

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uppose your job meant that you’d endure endless public scrutiny. Your every comment and decision would be analyzed and, usually, criticized. Few would approve of your actions. Unflattering things would be said and written about you. You’d be required to justify your positions to the media, but the resulting reports could be scathing. Despite all of the opposition, you’d remain dedicated, citing a wish to serve and to give back. Crazy, right? Who would sign up for this kind of abuse? Besides the President of the United States, i mean. Dressage judges. Judging is a thankless task if ever there were one. in every class, the old saying goes, there is one happy person who thinks the judging was fair and correct (the winner), and everybody else is disgruntled. Maybe that’s not true 100 percent of the time; but show me any competition scoreboard and i’ll show you more unhappy riders than satisfied ones. For the privilege of withstanding the elements in uncomfortable chairs for hours at a time, prospective judges spend lots of money and time earning their licenses. Asked why, most cite noble ideals: wanting to give back to the sport, wanting to help horses and riders, and other altruistic motives. in “Te Judge’s Box” (page 22), 1992 US olympic dressage team bronze medalist and Fei “C” judge Charlotte Bredahl Baker explains why she got into judging and outlines some of the challenges judges face. Whether you’re feeling the love toward judges or some other emotion, after you read Charlotte’s essay, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the difficult and often unenviable task of dressage judging. in this month’s issue, we address another subject that some find equally frustrating: trying to find breeches

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run, and horses to school on a daily basis really add to the pressures. i was just thinking about running away from it all when i read her article. Her words helped to restore my resolve and reminded me of the reasons that i do what i do. Te privilege of being a steward to these beautiful and magnificent animals and having the opportunity to spend time with them every day is why i do this. Maribeth Wells Bellefonte, PA

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i have owned my ten acres for twelve years and have a full-time job. My husband and i have done everything on our place: We built the fencing and the barns, and we do all the mowing and weeding. every day i come home and unlock the gate to my “paradise,” i thank God! i have a wonderful young horse to ride (when it’s not too hot) and am very thankful for everything we have. Te days are fast and busy. After work, it’s mowing and riding and watering the animals. And yes, we do pour up a nice cold beverage and, when able, take a nap! Great article. i really enjoyed it and could totally relate. Mimi Benton Hot Springs, AR

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he Continuing Education Program for Judges and “L” Graduates, mentioned in last month’s “Show Me the Money!”, is administered by the USDF but is funded through grants by The Dressage Foundation’s Edgar Hotz Judges Endowment Fund. Funding goes to program organizers, not to individuals.

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n october 12, USDF founding organizer Lowell Boomer turns 100. Boomer’s efforts brought 69 like-minded dressage enthusiasts to his hometown of Lincoln, ne, in 1973 for the organizing meeting of the United States Dressage Federation. He served as the USDF’s executive secretary and executive director from 1973 to 1992, and as its president from 1983 to 1988. Te USDF’s first offices were space shared with Boomer’s Printing Company, the Lincoln-based business owned by Boomer. in 1989, Boomer established Te Dressage Foundation, a charitable organization also based in Lincoln that funds many dressage educational activities via grant programs. When the USDF established its Hall of Fame in 1996, Boomer was the first inductee. Te Chronicle of the Horse named him one of the 50 most influential horsemen of the twentieth century. on his birthday, Te Dressage Foundation planned to present Boomer with a special video tribute containing greetings and good wishes from friends and dressage supporters. According to tDF administrative director

MANY HAPPY RETURNS! USDF founder Lowell Boomer (center), flanked by son John Boomer (right) and members of Te Dressage Foundation’s Board of Directors, turns 100 this month

Jenny Johnson, the video will be posted to tDF’s website, dressagefoundation.org, sometime after the big day.

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he 2011 Adequan/USDF national Convention and Symposium will be held november 30–December 4 in San Diego, CA. in addition to the first-ever symposium featuring all four USeF national dressage coaches, the convention will host an abundance of events for all attendees. Educational lineup: Te two-day symposium plus an evening symposium lecture will feature USeF national dressage coaches Anne Gribbons, Debbie McDonald, Scott Hassler, and Jeremy Steinberg presenting the “American program.” Te lineup of convention educational sessions includes journaling, “business” education, human and equine biomechanics, equestrian sport psychology, yoga and Pilates for riders, and body control for better riding. Featured presenters

include the well-known national speakers Susanne von Dietze (author of Balance in Movement) and Drs. Hilary Clayton and Jenny Susser. Especially for youth: Sport psychologist Dr. Jenny Susser will lead a special youth educational session entitled “Power Up: improve Your Ride now.” A panel consisting of the Fei Junior/Young Rider Committee, the Youth Programs Committee, and the Youth Advisory Subcommittee will host a youth open forum and Q&A session. And youth members will be able to attend a special youth breakfast with the USeF national dressage coaches! Registration fees are greatly reduced for youth attendees, so don’t miss this amazing educational and networking opportunity. Anything else? Lots! All of the year-end business meetings of

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the USDF’s committees, the USDF executive Board, and the USDF Board of Governors take place during the convention. Anyone may attend open committee meetings and the Board of Governors General Assembly, to become more informed and involved in the USDF governance process. Tese meetings are where the majority of the proposals, decisions, and go-forward plans are made for the organization. You’ll learn the answers to such common questions as: What is USDF doing for me? Why did USDF decide on this policy? How did that proposal come about? Where can I get more information? For more information about the 2011 Adequan/USDF national Convention and Symposium or to register to attend, visit usdf.org/ convention or contact the USDF office at usdressage@usdf.org.

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Regions 1 and 5 Are Golden at NAJYRC

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ompetitors at the 2011 Adequan/Fei north American Junior and Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham north felt the full range of summertime misery—from extreme heat to extreme storms. it was the first time we can recall seeing photos of dressage riders at nAJYRC sans jackets, and a freestyle competition got interrupted by a thunderstorm and ensuing power outage at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. in the USDF/Platinum Performance Dressage Championship team competition, USDF Region 5 (Brandi Roenick/Pretty Lady, Madeleine Birch/Uoeri, Catherine Chamberline/ Verdicci, and Aylin Corapcioglu/ Ruhmann) won its second consecutive Young Rider team gold medal with a combined score of 198.104. Te silver medal went to the team from the combined Canadian provinces British Columbia and Quebec City (Mathilde Blaise/ Michealango, Anne Mylai Messier/ Marzipan, esmee ingham/norseman, and emily Fownes/Frapuccino), with a score of 197.027. USDF Region 8 (isabelle Leibler/ Watson 108, Marlee o’neil/Leonardo, Alexandra Potasky/Chackomo M, and Madeleine Van Vleet/top) won YR team bronze with 196.132. Despite the pressure of having only three members and therefore no drop score, the USDF Region 1 team of Kya endreson/Pik L, Julia Burtt/ Aaron Vi, and Dominique Cassavetis/ Charming Princess claimed the gold medal in the Junior competition on a combined score of 199.189. Te USDF Region 5 juniors (taylor Lindsten/Raoul, talia Hershaft/ Westfalica, Brook Santiagelo/Daylight, and Devon Wycoff/Power Play) won team silver with 195.865. Winning its second team dressage bronze of this nAJYRC was USDF Region 8 (Katelyn Kok/Morgan enshoj, Rachel Chowanec/embrujado

Xi, Jannike Gray/Di Maestro, and Ciara Cummisky/Queen’s Delilah), with a total score of 194.297. Individual Medals

in the individual portion of the July 27-31 competition, two sets of medals were up for grabs: Young Rider and Junior individual and Freestyle. Region 8’s isabelle Leibler, of Greenwich, Ct, and the fourteen-year-old Westfalen gelding Watson 108 claimed both of the YR golds, earning scores of 67.28 percent in the YR individual test and 74.00 percent in the Freestyle, the latter to music from the movie ET. even more remarkable, this was Leibler’s first trip to the nAJYRC. “i have no words to describe this,” said the sixteen-year-old. Region 5’s Brandi Roenick on Pretty Lady won the YR individual silver (67.15 percent), and Region 1’s Chase Hickok rode Palermo to the YR individual bronze (66.84). When a mid-afternoon storm knocked out power to the Horse Park on July 30, the YR Freestyle competition had to be halted temporarily (no power, of course, meant no music over the PA system). When the class finally wrapped up that evening, finishing behind Leibler were silver medalist Chase Hickok and Palermo from Region 1 (70.73 percent) and bronze medalist Mackinzie Pooley and Jonkara from Region 7 (70.00). over in the Junior ring, Region 6’s Sadie Lahey, 17, rode Up to Date P to gold in the individual test with a score of 67.87 percent. Silver went to Sarah Loewen and Ricardo of CanadaManitoba (67.07), and Monica

Houweling and Stentano of CanadaWest won bronze (66.60). Te Junior Freestyle gold medal went to Loewen and Ricardo (69.67), with Houweling and Stentano claiming silver (67.07) and Region 1’s Julia Burtt and Aaron iV winning bronze (67.15).

VICTORIOUS JUNIORS: Team gold medalists Julia Burtt, Kya Endreson, and Dominique Cassavetis of Region 5

As the competitor with the highest combined average score by a young rider in the three dressage tests, double gold medalist isabelle Leibler received the Fiona Baan “Pursuit of excellence” Memorial trophy. Te award, named for the late US equestrian team dressage team leader and nAJYRC champion, is on permanent display in the Roemer Foundation/ USDF Hall of Fame.

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he inspired the founding of the protective-headgear-awareness organization Riders4Helmets, so it was only fitting that olympian Courtney King Dye should open its second annual Helmet Safety Symposium, held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. Although Dye, who continues to recover from a March 2010 traumatic brain injury suffered in a helmetless

fall from a horse, was unable to attend the July 23 event, she shared remarks and encouraged helmet use via video. Fei Medical Committee chair and US equestrian team physician Dr. Craig Ferrell co-chaired the symposium with Riders4Helmets co-founder Lyndsey White. topics discussed included the importance of wearing helmets, rider safety, rules, and helmet design.

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S competitor Jennifer Hoffmann rode not one but two horses that placed in the finals at the 2011 Fei World Championships for Young Dressage Horses, August 3-7 in Verden, Germany. Hoffmann, of encinitas, CA, but

SIX-YEAR-OLD CHAMPION: Astrix and rider Emmelie Scholtens

currently based in Germany, qualified a mount for each of the Young Horse finals: her five-year-old Westfalen stallion Florentinus V (Florestan x Londonderry), and her six-year-old stallion Ratzinger V (Riccione x Pablo). Florentinus V placed ninth in the Five-Year-old final with a score of 8.32. Ratzinger V was fourteenth in the Six-Year-old Final with 6.94. Te Hanoverian mare Woodlander Farouche (Fürst Heinrich x Dimaggio), ridden by Michael eilberg of Great Britain, was a sensation, winning the Five-Year-old championship title with the dizzyingly high score of 9.72. Last year’s Five-Year-old champion, the Dutch Warmblood stallion Astrix (obelisk x olivi), came back to claim the Six-Year-old title with 8.70 under Dutch rider emmelie Scholtens.

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ardiovascular fitness is an important part of being able to ride effectively. Brian Kelly, American College of Sports Medicine-certified personal trainer and director at evotrain in Austin, tX, suggests interval training. His tips: 1. to build fitness, do one to two miles of alternating run/ walk or run/jog intervals of 30 seconds each. 2. Are you pretty fit already? Add hill sprints. Tey’re a short but intense cardio workout that also build leg strength. on a short (50-100 meters) hill, sprint up and then jog or walk back down. Repeat ten to fifteen times. “Check your heart rate regularly through the run to keep it below 85 percent of your maximum heart rate,” Kelly advises. (Subtract your age from 220 to calculate your maximum heart rate.) “if at any time your heart rate goes above 85 percent of your maximum, walk for a minute for recovery.” And, of course, get your doctor’s oK before beginning any exercise regimen. —Jennifer Walker Digital Edition Bonus Content

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What you need to know this month Dressage seat Medal Qualifying Process streamlined

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BEGINNING August 1, 2011, riders will be able to qualify for the 2012 Dressage Seat Medal Semi-Finals by obtaining a qualifying score in any dressage-seat equitation class. No special fee or additional paperwork is required from riders or competition management. If you are interested in riding in dressage-seat equitation classes, encourage competitions that you frequent to offer equitation classes. USDF will track the results. E-mail drocchetti@usdf.org with any questions.

DON’T MISS THE CHANCE to receive your award on stage at the Salute Gala & Annual Awards Banquet during the 2011 Adequan/ USDF National Convention in San Diego. Complete a banquet reply form (on the USDF website under Awards: Forms and Documents) and return to USDF by November 4.

farmVet/usDf adult Clinic series REGION 4 will be the second stop for Lilo Fore and the FarmVet/USDF Adult Clinic series, November 5-6 at providence Farm, palmyra, NE. Auditor preregistration closes October 21. See the USDF website for dates and details on these and other clinics in the series. See Fore’s teaching style at usdf.org/e-TRAK. FarmVet is offering USDF members a 5-percent discount on products ordered online. Use the discount code FVUSDF.

Yearbook Photo Deadline pHOTOS OF YEAR-END AwARD wINNERS (first place only) for possible inclusion in the 2011 USDF yearbook must be submitted electronically by October 28. Each photo submission must be accompanied by a photo release form, which contains submission requirements and other information. Download the form from the Awards: Forms and Documents section of the USDF website.

university-accredited Programs THE FOLLOwING EDUCATIONAL OppORTUNITY is USDF University-accredited: Dressage Through the Levels, Bristol, wI, November 19-20. Visit usdf.org for information on this and other events. See the Educational programs & Events calendar of University sessions and online education.

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the 2011 Adequan/USDF National Symposium, December 3-4 at the Del Mar (CA) Fairgrounds. This year’s symposium, “The USEF National Coaches present the American program,” will feature technical advisor and coach Anne Gribbons, developing coach Debbie McDonald, young-horse coach Scott Hassler, and youth coach Jeremy Steinberg. Visit usdf.org for details and to register. For a preview of the clinicians’ teaching styles, go to usdf.org/e-TRAK.

THE 2011 ADEqUAN/USDF YEAR-END AwARDS and standings will be finalized approximately one week after the score-correction deadline of October 15, 2011, at 5:00 pm EDT. See the Awards section of the USDF website for the listings.

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German Master Christoph Hess to Lead Trainers’ Conference

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he better the basic training is done and is successful, the greater the later success will be in competition. Properly done and understood, Grand Prix dressage is nothing else than the perfection of basic training.” So says Christoph Hess, director of training and education for the German national equestrian Federation and the German olympic Committee for equestrian Sports. An acclaimed trainer, clinician, and judge, Hess will bring his focus on the basics to the 2012 Succeed/USDF Fei-Level trainers’ Conference, January 16-17 in Florida. Te conference will connect theory and practical application, stressing the importance of the basic ALL AbOUT THE bASICS: training of horse and rider Christoph Hess

at various levels through Grand Prix. Hess will discuss the basis of exercise “line-ups,” how special exercises and movements are developed, and the most common mistakes. Using the demonstration horses and riders, he will illustrate these points and show exercises that can be done at all stages of training. He will also address the seat and position of the rider, the rider’s influence, and schooling with a focus on suppleness and balance. Te first day of the conference will emphasize the basic training, which Hess calls the “daily bread“ of every trainer. Te second day will focus on selected movements within complete dressage tests, through Grand Prix. Hess will discuss theory, how movements and basic paces can be improved, and exercises that will help the rider to receive higher marks in competition. trainers will get judges’ perspective as well, with Hess encouraging the exchange of ideas. Don’t miss this opportunity to see a master at work. For details about the conference, visit usdf.org or contact Kathie Robertson at krobertson@usdf.org. For a preview of Christoph Hess’s teaching style, visit e-tRAK, USDF’s new online learning center, at usdf.org/e-trak.

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Wedding Bells for Sam Barish

HAPPY DAY: Te groom; the bride; and the best man, Daniel Barish

Representing the dressage community at the festive occasion were erna edmonds, widow of USDF Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Col. Clarence edmonds; and USDF executive director Stephan Hienzsch. Te ceremony, held at the Arlington Arts Center, was conducted by Rabbi Reeve Robert Brenner of Rockville and Father Andrew Merrow of Arlington. Daniel Barish, of oakton, VA, son of the groom, was best man. Te maids of honor were the bride’s daughters, Sibley Cotton, of Falls Church, VA; and ellie Berlyn, of Arlington. Jamie Berlyn, of Arlington, the bride’s son, walked his mother down the aisle. Te couple will reside in Rockville. —Stephan Hienzsch

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iana Porter, 19, of Santa Rosa, CA, won the 2009 Collecting Gaits Farm/USeF national Fei Junior championship title aboard Romax Foldager. She is an equine-science major at Santa Rosa Junior College and a USDF bronze and silver medalist. Pick 1: Dressage Formula by erik Herbermann (J. A. Allen, 4th ed., 2008) Tis book is short, but it holds so much information. Herbermann explains his training method with wonderful clarity. He puts an emphasis on being kind to the horse and establishing harmony between horse and rider. Pick 2: A Horseman’s Notes by erik Herbermann (Core Publishing, 2003) Tis book is a diary of sorts about Herbermann’s life as a rider and trainer. Te figures, pictures, and accompanying notes help put an image in my head so i know exactly what the exercise is supposed to look like. —Sharon Biggs

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he Fédération Equestre Internationale (Fei) in July announced its long list of judges for the 2012 olympic Games dressage competition. All eleven are Fei 5* judges. Maribel Alonso (MeX) Stephen Clarke (GBR) evi eisenhardt (GeR) Wim ernes (neD) Ghislain Fouarge (neD) isabelle Judet (FRA) Gary Rockwell (USA) Jean-Michel Roudier (FRA) Mary Seefried (AUS) Leif törnblad (Den) Katrina Wüst (GeR). Rockwell, the lone nominee from the US, was on the ground

jury for the last olympic Games, in Hong Kong 2008. Fei rules state that there can be up to twelve 5* judges—a maximum of two per country and from a minimum of eight countries, according to trond Asmyr, Fei director of dressage and paraequestrian dressage. Stephen Clarke, as a hostcountry judge, has already been appointed president of the ground jury. Te chief dressage steward for London 2012 will be Jacques Van Daele (BeL), and the technical delegate will be Wojtek Markowski (PoL). Te final judge lineup was to be announced September 23 following a blind draw at Fei headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland.

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he Dressage Foundation’s (dressagefoundation.org) Continuing education for Dressage instructors Fund has awarded a $1,250 grant to Mija Paris (oR) to help her attend the USDF instructor Certification Program. USDF certification examiner

LEG UP: Dressage instructor Mija Paris riding the six-year-old Andalusian stallion Kamiakan

Maryal Barnett established the fund in 2007. Since that time, more than $10,000 has been awarded to USDF group-member organizations (GMos) and to individual dressage instructors. “We want to encourage dressage instructors and GMos to take advantage of the grants that are available for furthering instructor education,” said Jenny Johnson, tDF administrative director. “if instructors continue to learn and improve, then everyone benefits.” individual grants range from $500 to $1,500 each and are awarded twice yearly. Te next application deadline for individual grants is February 1, 2012. GMos may apply for financial assistance of up to $1,000 for instructor workshops, with applications due at least 90 days prior to the event.

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Arena, Barn to Be Built for Global Dressage Festival

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ellington, FL,-based equestrian Sport Productions LLC will construct a covered arena and at least one permanent barn with approximately 100 stalls as it gears up to host the 2012 Global Dressage Festival, eSP Ceo Mark Bellissimo announced in July. Te planned structures will be part of the Palm Beach international equestrian Center complex, site of the Winter equestrian Festival. Te covered arena will be named the Van Kampen Arena in memory of the late investor and philanthropist Robert Van Kampen. one of Van Kampen’s daughters, Kimberly Boyer, is the owner of the PRe breeding and training facility Hampton Green Farms, Wellington, FL, and Fruitport, Mi. Boyer is also a partner in Wellington equestrian Partners, for which eSP organizes and manages horse shows. Te Van Kampen Arena’s riding surface is to be 200 feet by 350 feet (61m x 106m), large enough for three regulation dressage arenas. Use of the arena will be made available to approved charities and nonprofit organizations for 30 days each year, according to Bellissimo.

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s part of its Affiliate Program, the Lexington, KY,-based Horse Radio network will be broadcasting a monthly segment from the USDF as part of its Dressage Radio Show (dressageradio. com). Te new segment will include updates on the USDF and its many educational programs, plus the annual convention and symposium. Te Dressage Radio Show, hosted by Chris Stafford, is the only weekly podcast dedicated to all aspects of the sport around the world. Find all of the Horse Radio network’s shows at horseradionetwork. com or through itunes or Zune.

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So You Tink You Can Dance? Our create-a-freestyle series continues. Part 2: choreography. By Sally Silverman

low a horse to complete a movement, she can copy it so that it repeats. building the choreography of Juliano’s planned Fourth Level freestyle.

Choosing the Elements “i listened to the flow of the music and imagined the possibilities,” says Gallo, of Winter Springs, FL. “Ten i cho-

DRY RUN: Betsy Juliano practices riding her freestyle choreography while designer Terry Ciotti Gallo (right, in corner) videotapes and trainer George Williams looks on

noted freestyle designer terry Ciotti Gallo to help make her dances-withhorses dream come true. Te women’s first step was to select the music. Drawing on video of “Wilhelm’s” gaits, Juliano’s musical tastes, and Gallo’s massive music library, they arrived at a compilation that Gallo calls “Mister Soul”—a medley of R&B tunes by Barry White and earth, Wind & Fire, plus some jazz pieces. now they were ready to begin the process of

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See the freestyle score sheets in the USDF Competitor and Member Guide.

reographed based on what the music could allow me to do.” Musical phrasing, natural highs and lows, and other elements help to suggest appropriate gaits and movements. When needed, Gallo can also manipulate the music, thanks to her 30 years of experience editing music— a process that’s made somewhat easier today with music-editing software. For example, if she needs to make a section of music longer in order to al-

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Filling the Toolbox While she is working on music for a client, Gallo encourages the rider to try different movements. “i may ask the rider if they have ever done a transition from extension to pirouette, for example. i like to throw out some ideas so the rider can be preparing the movements way ahead of time,” she says. Tat way, the required tools are at the ready when the choreography begins to take shape. For those riders who create their own freestyles, Gallo recommends beginning the choreographic process by reviewing the appropriate score sheet, which lists the required elements for that level of freestyle. At Fourth Level, for example, Juliano is required to show 20 meters each of collected and extended walk; trot and canter halfpasses; shoulder-in; extensions at trot and canter; four-tempi flying changes of lead; and working pirouettes. Build on the required elements by then considering what nonrequired, permitted movements the horse can do well; such extras add variety and perhaps a level of difficulty to the freestyle, Gallo says. At Fourth Level, a good example is three-tempi changes, which are allowed but not required. Last, and equally important, know what you can’t do (piaffe and passage are no-no’s at Fourth Level, for instance). “Before you bake the cake,” says Gallo, “make sure you know your ingredients.” As Gallo brainstormed choreographic possibilities, she engaged Juliano’s trainer, George Williams, in the conversation.

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hen adult-amateur dressage rider Betsy Juliano decided that she wanted to ride a freestyle with her horse, Wildest Dream, she soon set the process in motion. As we explained in this series’ introduction last month, Juliano, 55, of Middlefield, oH, connected with

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“i wanted to make sure that we presented the movements in a way that Betsy would be comfortable,” Williams says. “it’s always a challenge to present a degree of difficulty that doesn’t overface the rider, in a pattern that the rider feels comfortable with.” Williams’s input influenced Gallo’s placement of the movements and also helped to give Juliano on-the-fly options regarding the difficulty. “For example, the flying changes aren’t on a straight line but on a loop, so that she can make the loop deeper or more shallow depending on how the horse is going on a particular day and how much she wants to push the envelope,” Williams explains. “Similarly, he can have very good half-passes, so we chose lines that allowed the half-pass to really develop and show them at their best.”

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To His Best Advantage Using the required movements as building blocks for the final routine, Gallo considers how she can use those moves to play to the horse’s strengths: “if a horse is better at short, quick lines, for example, we might put in a half-pass zigzag. With a horse that can maintain a lovely half-pass, we would want to do them on long lines.” Te horse’s ability will dictate how steep Gallo can make the half-pass, and “i also need to know if it is the same for the trot and the canter.” Shoulder-in is another example. if it’s not very strong, it may have to stay on the rail. A horse with a really strong shoulder-in can perform it away from the wall for an added level of difficulty. together Juliano, Williams, and Gallo discussed Wilhelm’s strong

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suits. “We talked about what to lead with and what to do more of,” recalls Juliano. “George and terry both have a lot of experience, so i followed their lead and threw in my own two cents.” Gallo, for one, gives a lot of consideration to elasticity. if your horse can go from extension to collection easily, showcase that in your freestyle, she says. Likewise, a rider whose horse can perform beautiful tempis on a curved line may want to introduce that level of difficulty into the choreography. “Tese are the questions that i ask my client,” Gallo says. “once we have figured out what the horse can do, we listen to the flow of the music and loosely place the movements.” Showing off a horse’s strengths is not the same as hiding weaknesses, Gallo warns: “Tat can send up a red flag.” She advises minimizing a weakness instead. “in other words, if the horse swings from side to side in his flying changes, don’t do them down center line toward the judge. At Second Level, keep the lateral movement

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on the rail if your horse still needs the support. For a small horse or pony, you don’t need to lengthen across the whole diagonal, so plan to do it on the short diagonal.”

Establishing the Pattern “once we had the music, the rest happened pretty quickly,” says Gallo. “i drew up the choreography, including a couple of combinations of shoulder-in to half-pass. Te horse did well keeping them off the wall, so we took them off the wall.” Gallo doesn’t believe that the entire freestyle has to be symmetrical, with mirror-image sequences; but she does strive for balance. “i am looking to make it interesting, so it doesn’t look like a test. it’s an opportunity to let the horse do what he does best, with the lines where he looks good and some creativity,” she says. For Wilhelm, Gallo did want the trot patterns to be symmetrical. She chose to put the first extension on a long diagonal so that Juliano could show off her horse’s lateral work going toward the judge. Ten, “in order to present it off the other rein, we had two choices. We could put the next extension down the long side, but i thought that was boring. Since this horse is so elastic, we did the extensions from H to B to K and then did the same halfpass pattern off the other rein. He does the walk from M to e to F so there is a sense of balance in the arena.” Gallo also chose to include threetempis because Wilhelm does them so well out of a pirouette—a transition that adds not only a level of difficulty but also visual interest. However, don’t get too caught up in increasing difficulty, Gallo cautions. “Te difficulty score has a coefficient of two. But it is better to execute cleanly than to add difficulty.”

Making Adjustments With the choreography on paper, Gallo and Juliano met to review it and made some adjustments. For one, Gal-

lo originally had Juliano going from B to H for the pirouette, but it wasn’t working, so she repositioned the pirouette at G. “Tings are not written in stone,” says Gallo. “if a rider is having difficulty for any reason, we change things around. Sometimes i am involved; sometimes the rider does it on her own.” After the pattern was finally set, Gallo videotaped the ride. (When she is not able to be on site, she asks her client to ride the choreography in its entirety and send her the DVD.) “once i had the video, i was able to tailor the music to match Betsy on Wilhelm. it has to be timed so that when the horse is ready for the first step of the extension, the music is right there for him. Ten it goes ‘Pow!’” For Juliano, the first time she saw the video footage of the ride proved very revealing. “i liked the music a lot when i initially heard it, but i thought the choreography needed to be more exciting. When i watched the videotape, i could see that it was very robust.” As with the music, it’s important to Gallo that the rider enjoys the choreography. “Wilhelm has great half-passes and tremendous extensions,” says Juliano. “Te trot work starts with a right halfpass to the quarter line to a left shoulder-in. Tat’s really fun. He’s a really big horse, but when he is forward and through he is very elegant, and it’s fun to ride that.” After the music is edited to match the choreography, Gallo puts a voiceover on the musical track, narrating the movements. She explains: “i want the rider to know what is supposed to happen when so that we can have good music interpretation.” Ten the practice begins. ▲

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Have Mercy on the Judges Toughts from a dressage judge and Olympian By Charlotte Bredahl Baker

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have been training dressage riders and horses for most of my life. i have been judging nationally for the past 25 years and internationally for the past three years. As a result, most of the time, i believe that i see both parties’ point of view.

For instance, some trainers and show managers complain that judges are too tough on amateur competitors. My response would be that trainers should shoulder more of the responsibility for ensuring that their students compete at an appropriate level.

SCRUTINY: In competition, it’s not just the rider who’s under the microscope

For this article, i would like to share some thoughts about dressage showing and judging—observations from both “X” and “C,” if you will. i hope that i can help you to better understand dressage competition, whether you are a rider, a spectator, a horse owner, an instructor/trainer, or a fellow judge.

Are Judges Too Tough? Dressage judges receive quite a bit of criticism, some of which is unfair.

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When i judge, i see many riders competing at levels that they are not ready for. i think that it is up to the trainers to set students up for success by having them show at a level at which they can be competitive. i would much rather award a score of 68 percent at training Level than a 55 percent at Fourth Level. trainers also need to control their students’ expectations so that riders have a realistic idea of their skill levels and don’t get disappointed when they compete.

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The Horse Comes First Some inexperienced dressage riders who can afford well-trained Fei-level horses think that they should be able to show at that level right away. it is a great advantage if you can buy a trained horse to learn on, but first you have to develop an independent seat and tactful hands, and that takes a while. even if you buy a trained horse, if you want to become an accomplished rider and do justice to your horse, you should still work your way up through the levels. Personal fitness is also something you owe to your horse. When i judge, i see competitors at Tird, Fourth, and Prix St. Georges levels, riding in a double bridle with the shank of the curb bit pulled straight back and the horse’s nose on his chest. Te curb can be a torture instrument in the wrong hands. i feel very sorry for those horses, and i don’t understand why trainers allow students to ride in a double when they are not ready. As a judge, i am always thrilled to see somebody ride a horse well in a snaffle, especially at the Fei levels (which is permitted in US national-level competitions). everybody can have a bad ride, but as a competitor, i will not show a horse unless i can ride a very respectable test at home. Warming up at a recent show, i saw a rider hitting her horse while the animal fought the double bridle, out of control and his head straight up in the air. At the same show, a trainer was screaming at her student to “Hit him, hit him.” i was horrified, and so were the new clients i had brought with me. We trainers are supposed to represent our sport, and we need to police our sport. Riders and owners: Be selective in choosing your trainers. A good trainer has solid ethics and treats horses and clients with respect. But keep in mind that, as an owner, you are ultimately responsible for your horse’s welfare.

Judging: Never-Ending Education My original goal in entering the judging program was to further my dres-

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sage education. today, after many years of judging, i continue to learn and to improve my eye—which makes me not only a better judge but also a better instructor. i love to judge, even though it can be stressful and challenging. When i judge, my foremost aim is to be trusted by the riders to be fair and never political. My second is for my judge colleagues to trust me to be a team player who will never criticize them behind their backs. All judges make mistakes, and when we do, it is nice to know that our fellow judges won’t hang us out to dry. i don’t think that i have ever been totally happy with my own judging at a show. often i will agonize over at least one rider’s score. i don’t think riders have any idea how much we all care about doing a good job. Tree years ago, i got my Fei “C” (Candidate) status and started judging CDis (Fei competitions). it has been an amazing learning process and very eye-opening. At these shows, the Grand Prix level is always judged by a panel of five judges. Any time there is a significant discrepancy among the scores, the judges are required to have a discussion. Most of the time we actually agree on what we are seeing, but sometimes we don’t agree on the score. Tere are many reasons for score differences. For example, connection issues, such as when a horse is short in the neck and behind the vertical or very long and strung out, are much more noticeable from the long side of the arena than from the short side. Conversely, bend (or lack thereof ) is much easier to see from the short side than from the long side. i find judging freestyles incredibly challenging. Tere are so many things to consider: the technical correctness of each movement as well as the artistic elements of rhythm, harmony, choreography, degree of difficulty, and musicality. At the end of the test, you have to come up with scores for the five categories and also average out your technical scores, all within ten

seconds—and usually with a runner tapping her fingers impatiently on the desk. Tis is why riders rarely get any comments about their music. i always feel bad that i can’t give the riders feedback on their artistic marks, but there is not enough time. only the super-experienced judges manage to write comments on Grand Prix freestyles, and that is a shame for the riders. When each judge’s scores are announced at the end of a ride, all of the judges on the panel pay attention and hope we are not out of line. When one judge’s marks are out of line, the others will try to console the person and make him or her feel better. Sometimes we agree that the person who was out of line was in fact right. in truth, one of the best things about judging is the camaraderie.

The Judging Life Judging has been a labor of love for me, and i have made some sacrifices in order to move up the ladder. it takes a lot of money and time to get through the national system. You have to go to judges’ forums, sit with other judges, and do shadow-judging at many shows. All of these requirements are necessary and important, and i am proud that the US has the toughest judge-training program in the world. Judging is hard work. You have to be willing to spend countless hours in freezing temperatures, wind, dust, hot sun, and sometimes mud. Sometimes it rains into your booth and all your papers get wet. For a minimum of eight hours a day, a judge is expected to be totally focused and not miss a beat, even if bees are buzzing around your face or ants are crawling up your legs. You have to be very dedicated to judging to go through with this. For sure it is not for the money. Dressage judges are paid and treated well in this country as compared to elsewhere, but the pay is still less than half what we can earn teaching a clinic. Tere are other challenges associated with being an international judge, as well. An Fei judge cannot USDF ConneCtion • October 2011

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the judge’s box teach more than two lessons during the preceding year to any rider who will be competing in front of that judge in a CDi, and the lessons cannot take place less than three months before the show. Tis rule means that Fei judges have to choose between judging CDis and teaching top riders. i think the three-month rule is reasonable because most of us know our schedules three months in advance. However, the two-lessons-a-year rule makes it pretty impossible to teach anybody at that level. it is a shame that top-level judges are not able to give their knowledge to top riders as a result. of course we shouldn’t be judging our own students, but three months should be sufficient. As a judge, it is a no-win situation to judge your own students, and i would do my best to avoid that, no matter what the rule was. in the beginning of each year, an Fei judge also has to declare whether he or she intends to compete or

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to judge. if you judge any CDis on one continent, you are not allowed to compete in any CDis on the same continent. For some, myself included, the rule requires a difficult choice.

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lot of respect for their commitment. Te next time you think a judge did a good job, let him or her know. As you probably can guess, judges get a lot of criticism and not many compliments. if you want good judges, treat them well. ▲

Judges, competitors, and owners all want the same thing: happy horses, happy riders and owners, and high scores. Most judges are in this for the love of the sport and deserve a

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harlotte Bredahl Baker is a US Equestrian Federation “S” judge and an FEI “C” judge. With her horse Monsieur, she was a member of the bronzemedal-winning US dressage team at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona. She has trained numerous horses to the highest levels of the sport. She recently concluded a year as the USDF Adult Clinic Series clinician. A native of Denmark, she lives with her family in Solvang, CA. Her websites are BredahlDressage.com and DressageRetreats.com.

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From Field to Fei: Te Young-Horse Years Part 5: Te three-year-old year By Scott Hassler with emily Covington Photographs by Richard Malmgren

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ast month, i spoke about the first rides on your young horse: the initial rides, going outside, and getting him confident and used to the rider. now we can talk about starting dressage work—or, more accurately at this stage, basic flat work. Te goals are to get the young horse “thinking

ten think of balance as forehand-tohindquarters (longitudinal), but lateral balance (left and right) is equally important. Te goal is for the horse to be centered between the rider’s aids. As i’ve mentioned previously, i find most horses to be “left sided,” cantering more easily on the left lead than on the right, for instance.

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forward” from the leg and to understand acceptance of contact. eventually, acceptance of contact will become connection, which is the third level in the pyramid of training. Te three-year-old also needs to start learning about balance. We of-

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When things go well and are straightforward, this can be a very fun time. take your time to develop confidence with the young horse in all you do. even with the uncomplicated young horse, i’m not a fan of putting a lot of pressure on them at this stage.

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i am involved in many of our national young-horse programs, so i will be a bit careful here, but i am glad that we do not have a national championship for three-year-olds. other major sport-horse-breeding countries do offer this, but the US has not done so to date. i hope that we continue not to do it, as i don’t think it’s a good goal for a three-year-old.

Developing the Horse’s Back Horses can move incredibly on the lunge line. You can think you have the next olympic winner. Ten, when you get on, the gaits may get quick or the horse becomes stiff or insecure in the contact as a result of general insecurity or tightness in the back. Tat’s why, for me, the key piece at this stage of training is the development of the back—showing the horse how to use it correctly. A three-year-old doesn’t yet know how to carry weight. Carrying weight doesn’t mean that the horse accepts the rider on his back. it means that he has movement through his back—that he is absorbing you. We want the horse to be like a sponge through his back, with relaxation and swing. He must learn to develop the movement and elasticity in his back, but sometimes this doesn’t happen in the three-year-old year. What i strive for with a threeyear-old is that he is comfortable and accepting of the rider’s seat, with no difference in his back from rising to sitting trot. Tere should be no change in the horse’s expression, relaxation, tail carriage, ears, or eyes when you go from rising to sitting. introduce the sitting trot by sitting for only three strides or so, then rising again. i gradually work up to 20 or 30 strides of sitting trot before i rise again. Always be conscious of how long you are sitting the trot and why you are sitting. i do not recommend sitting the trot on a three-year-old for extended periods of time. i’m also not a fan of lengthening the trot at this stage because doing so can get you in trouble. Let’s say you have a horse with a re-


The Mental Side Various insecurities—such as stubbornness, shyness, or fear of other horses—may show up in the threeyear-old year, which is why i think this is one of the most critical training stages. if a behavior or a fear becomes established now, it will be very difficult to change when the horse is older. We see many horses, even at CDis and advanced classes, that are shy and scared of other horses coming toward them, in the warm-up or on the grounds. Consider all of the basics, including your horse’s sensitivities and overall makeup, in your work with him. Don’t simply decide to go to horse shows because your horse has incredible gaits. As a trainer, you must think not about what you want but about your horse and what he needs.

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ally gifted trot: forward, an expressive front leg, a good hind leg. Te lengthening seems to come easily, so you decide to go for it and show that off. After a while, your horse might find out that this is not so comfortable. now he starts to trot wide behind. once he learns to trot wide behind, it becomes very difficult to teach him not to do so, and to carry himself straight. it is always better to build gradually. You also want to go easy on your young horse’s back in the canter. in the beginning, don’t try to sit deep and “into” his back. As time goes on, you can begin to explore sitting more deeply, little by little. As always, your rate of progress depends on how well your horse accepts the new concept. Your previous work, alternating between sitting and rising trot, can have the additional benefit of helping to develop balanced, rhythmic, correct trot-canter transitions. Te sittingto-rising work softens the back nicely and prepares the horse for the rider’s aids to lift him up into the canter.

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build, a nice wither, and off you go. others can be croup-high or narrow in the chest, which are indicators that they’re not yet fully developed. You need to be able to “read” your horse and adjust your riding and training to suit his needs. We must be careful that we are not in a hurry, or have a goal in mind that isn’t fair to the horse. Te three-year-old horse does not need a ton of riding or concentrated work. As riders and trainers, we need to relax a little bit. We’re not looking to get this horse into the olympic Games in a couple of years. Tis is the year to have a lot of variety and to move your youngster toward acceptance of the work program. You may make good progress for a quite a while and then suddenly realize that your young horse is high behind or growing again. if this happens, it’s oK to slow down. Perhaps it would be better for the next six weeks or so to do some hacking and let him grow a little bit. Make the riding sessions

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more about exercise than about dressage training. Tere can be a number of growthrelated challenges. You may notice that your youngster is really on the forehand all of a sudden, or that he’s begun to forge. Sometimes these are truly just growth stages, and you need to back off a bit. obviously, in the case of forging, you will want to check with your farrier (and use bell boots for safety). if you suspect that something more serious is going on, have your veterinarian check it out.

Laying the Foundation in the end, you want to add more confidence and exposure in this year, and to instill the fundamentals that you will need later in your young horse’s dressage training. Balance, connection, correct use of the body, and responsiveness to the aids are all goals. At the same time, let your threeyear-old be a young horse. He needs variety, and you can still allow him to

be a playful child. As you approach the four-year-old year, you will need this positive foundation to continue successfully. ▲ Next month: Te four-year-old year. Scott Hassler has been the US Equestrian Federation’s national young dressage-horse coach since 2006. He co-chairs the USDF Sport Horse Committee and is a member of the USEF Dressage Committee, the USEF Breeding Committee, and the USEF Strategic Planning Committee. He is the director of training at Hassler Dressage at Riveredge, Chesapeake City, MD; and he has coached numerous champions from the FEI Young Horse classes to Grand Prix. Emily Covington works for Hassler Dressage in the fields of media and design. She is an active rider and has started and trained many young dressage horses.

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Core training Works! A little unmounted exercise can produce a big payoff in the saddle By Hilary M. Clayton, BVMS, PhD, Diplomate ACVSMR, MRCVS

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egardless of the type of activity they participate in, athletic horses benefit from performing exercises that improve their flexibility and muscular strength. For dressage horses, we believe that core-training exercises are particularly important for developing the type of strength needed to perform correctly with the back rounded, and to protect against the development of back pain due to instability of the intervertebral joints. Te results of a recent research study of the effects of regular core training have recently been published in the Equine Veterinary Journal. Te results show that core training is, indeed, an effective type of exercise to strengthen the muscles that stabilize the horse’s back during athletic performance.

Muscles That Benefit from Core Training Before i describe the research results, let’s take a step back and review the structure and function of the muscles that affect the horse’s back. Te “bow and string” theory indicates that the horse’s spine acts like

a bow that can be flexed by contraction of the muscles below the spine. Tese include the sublumbar muscles and the abdominal muscles. Te abdominal muscles, which are arranged in layers, surround the horse’s belly, supporting and protecting the internal organs. Te innermost layer, which is closest to the internal organs, is the transverse muscle (transversus abdominis). it acts like a belt around the abdomen and, when contracted, increases the pressure inside the abdomen. When you pull your own belly button to your spine, you activate the transverse muscle and use it to stabilize your core. A horse should use his transverse muscle in the same way to stabilize his core in preparation for and during locomotion. two layers of oblique abdominal muscles (internal and external) surround the transverse muscle. Tey assist in stabilizing the core, rounding the back, and bending the back. Te rectus abdominis muscle (the “sixpack” muscle in humans) runs lengthwise underneath the horse’s belly. When it contracts, it helps to round the back and tuck the pelvis.

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Te sublumbar muscles are inside the horse’s abdomen, where they run from the underside of the vertebrae in the area behind the saddle to the front of the pelvis and femur. Because these muscles are inside the abdomen, they’re not visible from the outside. Contraction of the sublumbar muscles pulls the front of the pelvis forward (tucks the pelvis) and pulls the femur forward (flexes the hip). Tese actions engage the hind limb under the horse’s body. Te back muscles lie on either side of the spine. We can divide them into two groups: the long back muscles and the short back muscles. Te long back muscles (longissimus, iliocostalis) have long fibers spanning the entire length of the back. When these muscles contract together on the left and right sides, they hollow the back. When they contract on one side, they assist in bending the back. Te long back muscles are not able to isolate their effect to a specific segment of the spine. Te short back muscles (Figure 2) are underneath the long back muscles, adjacent to the vertebrae. Tese muscles connect adjacent vertebrae so they can act on a specific joint or series of joints; therefore, they have a much more localized effect on specific parts of the spine than the long back muscles. As the horse moves, the short back muscles act together with the transverse abdominal muscle to stabi-

FIgURE 1. Examples of the dynamic mobilization exercises used in this study. From left: chin-to-chest, chin-between-fetlocks, and chin-to-hock. Note the activation of the abdominal muscles to bend the spine and the muscles around the hip joint that stabilize the horse’s hip and pelvis in the photo on the right. Tis exercise is equivalent to a lateral crunch.

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when a young horse falls onto his inside shoulder rather than lifting the shoulder and bending to the inside. Trough correct training, the dressage horse learns to make a turn or circle with the body and limbs vertical and the spine bent to match the curvature of the line of travel. Te smaller the circle, the more bending is required and the harder the muscles (oblique abdominal and long back muscles) have to work to create that bend. Tis is why we start working on large circles and then decrease the diameter as the bending muscles become stronger. FIgURE 2. Left: anatomical cross-section of the horse’s back showing the short back muscles on each side of the spine of the vertebra, with the long back muscles around them. Right: ultrasound image showing the short back muscle (multifidus) outlined in yellow. On both images, the short back muscle has a more fibrous composition than the adjacent long back muscle, which gives it a whiter, more grainy appearance on the ultrasound scan.

lize his back, especially during highly collected movements and in movements such as flying changes, in which the back must provide stability when the limbs are moving in different gaits and coordination patterns.

throughout the training session. A horse naturally turns by leaning his body to the inside and swinging his neck to the outside of the circle line as a counterbalance. We see this

Dynamic Mobilization Exercises Dynamic mobilization exercises are a subset of the core-training exercises that are used to activate and strengthen the horse’s core musculature. Te term “dynamic” indicates that the horse is actively using his muscles to move his body. “Mobilization” implies that the exercises require stretching

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Back Movements Te horse’s back is supported by the forelimbs at the withers and by the hind limbs at the croup. Between these supported areas the back tends to sag because it is pulled down by the weight of the internal organs. Te extra weight of a rider makes the back sag even further. one of the challenges of training is to teach the horse to use his muscles in such a way that he can stand and move at different gaits with his back rounded, even under a heavy rider. Tis implies that the horse uses his abdominal and sublumbar muscles to overcome the natural tendency of the back to become hollow. At the same time, the transverse abdominal and short back muscles stabilize the intervertebral joints in the rounded position. Te horse needs to learn when and how to activate these muscles to create roundness, and then must strengthen the muscles so that the roundness can be maintained USDF ConneCtion • October 2011

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A Core-Training Testimonial

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am a firm believer that our horses’ posture is inherent to their ability to perform. There are ways we can help our horses, both before and after riding, to have the best posture possible. Before tacking up my horse, I use a series of core-strengthening exercises that enable me to read my horse’s flexibility and comfort level before starting work that day. They also begin the process of helping my horse come into optimal performance readiness. These exercises stimulate lowering and rounding of the croup, lifting of the back, and rounding of the neck. After the work is over, I repeat the series of exercises. I have found that the use of these exercises to encourage good posture and flexibility goes a long way toward making our horses more comfortable when they work for us each day. —Susanne Hassler Trainer and international FEI competitor Director of marketing and breeding, Hassler Dressage, Chesapeake City, MD

and therefore have a suppling effect. However, we believe the main benefit of these exercises lies in their ability to activate and strengthen the muscles that are used to round, bend, and stabilize the horse’s spine. in these exercises, the horse is taught to make a controlled movement pattern by following a bait

(usually a piece of carrot) or a target through a specific movement pattern that involves rounding and/or bending the neck and back. Rounding exercises move the chin to the horse’s chest, between the knees, or between the fetlocks; a neck-extension exercise stretches the neck forward; and bending exercises take the chin around to

FIgURE 3. Graph showing the average cross-sectional area of the short back muscles on the horse’s left (blue columns) and right (pink columns) sides at the levels of the tenth thoracic (T10), twelfth thoracic (T12), fourteenth thoracic (T14), sixteenth thoracic (T16), eighteenth thoracic (T18), and fifth lumbar (L5) vertebrae. Light colors represent measurements at the start of the study; dark colors represent the end of the study. Note that the dark columns are always higher than the corresponding light columns, indicating that the area of the muscles is larger after doing the dynamic mobilization exercises for three months at all six spinal levels and on both the left and right sides.

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the side toward the girth, the hip, or the hock (Figure 1). in order to achieve and maintain these positions, the horse must move his neck to the required position while at the same time moving and stabilizing his back and limbs to keep his balance. A large number of muscles are recruited. if you watch closely as a horse does these exercises, you can see contractions in the abdominal and back muscles as well as in the pelvic, hamstring, and chest muscles. For more details on the dynamic mobilization exercises, see “SportHorse Connection: oh, My Aching Back,” June.

The Research Study Although we can see many muscles being activated when horses perform the dynamic mobilization exercises, we wanted to prove that these muscles were strengthened by regular performance of the exercises. in humans, the short back muscles become inactive after an episode of back pain. even after the back pain resolves, these muscles do not resume their normal function of stabilizing the back in preparation for and during different types of exercise. our previous research has shown that horses respond similarly because the equine short back muscles become smaller (atrophied) in association with certain causes of back pain. Te long back muscles attempt to compensate for the loss of back stability by going into spasm, but this is ineffective in stabilizing the individual joints between the vertebrae. in order to measure the effects of the dynamic mobilization exercises on the short back muscles, we set up a research study involving a group of eight school horses that were on summer vacation from their regular lesson program. Such horses would be expected to have episodes of back pain during their careers. During our study, the horses were stabled at night and turned out in small paddocks during the day. Tey

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ased on our findings to date, we believe that core-training exercises will be very useful in rehabilitation of horses that have had colic surgery. Many of these horses lose tone in the abdominal muscles, which allows the belly to sag. By introducing REHAB: Core-training work may benefit horses recovering from colic surgery core training at the appropriate time in the rehabilitation period, it should be possible to reactivate and strengthen the abdominal muscles and restore their normal function. We are proposing to design a complete physical-rehabilitation program for horses that are recovering from colic surgery. The program will incorporate core-training exercises along with exercises performed from the ground, in hand, or on the lunge, using therapeutic equipment to activate the abdominal muscles during exercise. This work will be followed by a progressive exercise program under saddle. The goals of the colic-rehabilitation program are to limit muscular atrophy in the post-operative period and to retrain the core musculature so that the horse can return to full athletic performance as quickly as possible. The time at which different exercises are introduced will be based on knowledge of the rate of healing of the abdominal wound and the muscular response to exercise. Horses will be monitored physically and ultrasonographically through the first year after surgery to assess the benefits of the exercises and, if necessary, to modify the training recommendations. We are looking for sponsors to support the cost of this study. All donations are welcome. For further information, contact the McPhail Equine Performance Center’s physical therapist, Dr. Narelle Stubbs, at stubbsn@msu.edu.

were fed to maintain the same body weight throughout the three-month study period. each horse performed a series of dynamic mobilization exercises five days per week for three months—long enough to stimulate muscle hypertrophy (increase in size) in response to exercise. Te exercises performed were three rounding exercises (chin-to-chest, chin-betweenknees, chin-between-fetlocks), one extension exercise, and three bendDigital Edition Bonus Content Read the scientific summary of the McPhail Equine Performance Center’s research study on the benefits of core training for horses.

ing exercises (chin-to-girth, chin-tohip, chin-to-hock). each exercise was repeated five times per day, and the bending exercises were performed five times on each side. We used ultrasound scans to assess the effect of the exercises on the short back muscle (multifidus muscle), measuring the muscle’s cross-sectional area at the start and end of the study. After doing the dynamic mobilization exercises regularly for three months, all of the horses showed an increase in size (hypertrophy) of the short back muscles. At all six spinal levels where measurements were made, the ultrasound images showed significant enlargement of the short back muscles on both sides of the spine (Figure 3). in other words, these

muscles had increased in size in horses that were effectively on “bed rest” except for performing the dynamic mobilization exercises. Based on data from human studies, it seems very unlikely that these muscles would have increased in size as a result of resting. Tis is an exciting result because it is the first scientific proof that coretraining exercises have beneficial effects. Tese exercises are equivalent to those used by physical therapists to restore muscle function and back stability in human patients with back pain. We anticipate that the beneficial effects of core training will also improve dressage performance by making it easier for the horse to round and stabilize his back, and that the risk of injury will be reduced because the short back muscles will prevent micro-motion at the intervertebral joints—which predisposes the horse to the development of arthritic changes. s

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ilary Clayton, BVMS, PhD, Diplomate ACVSMR, MRCVS, is a world-renowned expert on equine biomechanics and conditioning. Since 1997, she has held the Mary Anne McPhail Dressage Chair in Equine Sports Medicine at Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, East Lansing. The position focuses on dressage- and sport-horsefocused research. Dr. Clayton is a USDF gold, silver, and bronze medalist and a member of the US Equestrian Federation Dressage Committee.

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Bum Wraps How to find the dressage breeches that are right for you

THEY WEAR THE PANTS: Te right breeches may not ensure a spot on the podium (here, at WEG 2010), but they can help you feel, look, and ride better

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reeches are an important piece of riding equipment. in dressage, the right pair enhances our ability to maintain a stable position in the saddle. But with prices for some high-end garments ranging as high as a used saddle, dressage breeches are also an investment. We want to ride well, but we also want to look our best while doing so without busting the budget. USDF Connection talked to tack shops and catalog companies from coast to coast and also polled dressage riders to gain insight into what breech features work best for riders of every figure type and fashion taste. For starters, we quickly learned that riding-wear trends don’t reach to every corner of the country and often can be regional, with people tending to buy what they see on other riders in their own area. But riders also have decided opinions as to what works best for their own figure types and comfort levels. “Put ten people in a room and they will like ten different breeches,” says gina rose of Dressage extensions, a dressage specialty store in Moorpark, Ca, and a popular catalog and online retailer. Some trends take a firm hold in the east or quickly come and go in California, and vice versa. “trends start at the outside [the coasts] and work their way in,” says Maria trout of SmartPak, the Plymouth, Ma,based online and catalog equine-supply company. Jordan Wong, of the dressage-centric tack shop and online retailer Te Horse of Course, Claremore, oK, agrees, saying that riders in the middle of the county are more conservative, catching on to trends well after those on either coast.

Fabrics Te dominant material in breeches today is microfiber, which is a relatively new fabric technology that first saw widespread use for athletic apparel in the 1990s. Microfiber is also popular because it “tends to camouflage undesirable figure areas,” says Liz russell of the Massachusetts-based tack-shop chain and online equestrian retailer Dover Saddlery. Microfiber is an ultrathin filament, made of polyester and polyamide, including nylon, that is then woven into yarns of various sizes, shapes, and combinations to achieve specific characteristics, including softness, durability, absorption, wicking, and water repellency—all of which are sought-after qualities in breeches. (Microfiber is also used to create the leather-like material used in knee patches and full seats, which we’ll discuss in a minute.) Cotton and cotton blends, which once were the leading fabrics for breeches, are now seen more in lower-end choices, although some riders still prefer cotton in warm

temperatures. you can almost track the history of breech fabric over the last two decades by how much poly fiber was gradually added to cotton as poly gained acceptance to enhance sleekness and durability. “all cotton” is now a misnomer: you pretty much can’t find cotton in breeches without at least 5 percent Lycra added for stretch. Blended with cotton, bamboo made a big splash a couple of years ago because it was touted as eco-friendly. although it can still be found in some lower-end breeches, bamboo hasn’t really caught on in the equestrian world. one of the advantages of microfiber over cotton is that microfiber retains its shape even after being stretched, while cotton tends to bag and wrinkle. Microfiber is also a snap to wash—no fretting about shrinkage. and it’s easy to incorporate four-way stretch into microfiber (look for fourway stretch over two-way to increase durability and comfort). Te newest thing in microfiber fabrics is stain resistance. Te high-end german riding-apparel manufacturer Pikeur, for one, is using a finishing treatment for athletic wear called Barrier by HeiQ. one of the frustrating things about reading catalog descriptions and clothing labels is that many brands invent their own fabric terminologies, which are largely meaningless to the consumer. if the name of a fabric or full-seat material is capitalized or has a trademark symbol, you may be able to look up the material online to learn its specific qualities. For example, Schoeller is a reliable european brand of fabric found in athletic gear and often used in high-end breeches. Fabric weight is also a consideration, and not just because of the weather. our legs don’t sweat as much as our torsos, so the weight of breech fabric is less of an issue than that used in shirts and jackets. in breeches, a heavier fabric can have a compression effect—useful for smoothing out bumps as well as for stabilizing the seat in the saddle. (although many riders like to invest in winter-weight breeches and riding tights for cold weather, lightweight fabrics can still work for winter when layered over long silk or ski underwear.) one advantage to heavier fabrics is that you don’t have to be as concerned with what you wear underneath, especially white breeches at a show. (Don’t even think about buying summer-weight breeches in white!) Be aware, however, that light-colored breeches that get wet, whether from rain or sweat, will become somewhat see-through, no matter how thick they are.

Full Seats: The Dressage Hallmark although you can wear any style of breeches in the dressage arena, to many, the full seat is the quintessential dressage choice. Unlike hunter/jumper riders, who tend to prefer USDF ConneCtion

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breeches themselves, and it can actually be more expensive to produce than the real thing. Te reason that breeches with Clarino tend to cost less is that it comes in perfect widths, without the waste involved in cutting leather hides. Because it’s essentially a fabric, Clarino and other synthetic leathers “breathe,” wash well, and hold dye, unlike leather. it’s also cooler to wear. if there’s any disadvantage to Clarino over leather, it’s that Clarino drapes like fabric, while leather surrounds the body like the skin that it is. Clarino has a little less friction with a saddle but also less friction with your own skin. (if the breech fabric is loose while the full seat sticks to the saddle, you’ll get rubbing on your bottom, regardless of the material.) Leather full seats are still very much around, but today’s models are usually deerskin, which is softer than other leathers and doesn’t stiffen after washing. if you turned away from leather in the past because of its stiffness but miss its other good qualities, you might want to give deerskin a try. one of the latest trends in full-seats is a “segmented” design, with separate patches over the seat bones and legs to give more freedom of movement in the crotch area. Some people don’t care for the look of the segmented full-seats, but that’s seen on the ground, not with the rider in the saddle. a segmented seat is less noticeable if the seat material is the same color as the fabric. Finally, for those who wish there were a happy medium between full-seat and knee-patch breeches, some manufacturers offer elongated-patch or “dressage patch” designs, in which the seat material extends from the knee to below the crotch area but doesn’t cover the crotch or backside.

breeches with knee patches (reinforcements on the insides of the knees to add grip and help prevent chafing), many dressage riders like full seats, in which the entire backside and inner-leg area is covered for maximum “stick.” When full-seat breeches first became popular, the only available seat material was leather. Unfortunately, leather is expensive and can be difficult to care for, often becoming stiff as a board when washed in conventional laundry detergents—which were needed in order to get the fabric clean. enter Clarino, followed by McCrown, both of which are trademarked microfiber synthetic leathers that combine the washability of fabric with the grippiness of leather. When Clarino was introduced, some thought that this “faux leather” was of lesser quality, especially because it was often found in lower-priced breeches. in fact, Clarino and many similar products are durable materials that will likely outlast the

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Size and Cut Te most important factor in determining satisfaction with a pair of breeches is the fit. Unfortunately, there’s no consistency in sizing among brands. one maker’s 30 might be another’s 32 or even 34. (With the exception of some pullons, which are usually sized S-M-L-XL, breeches use waist sizes, not dress sizes.) even more critical than the waist dimension in assessing fit is the rise, which is the distance between the waist and the crotch. Some breech manufacturers produce a range of high-, mid-, and low-rise styles, while others’ offerings are consistently either low- or high-rise, regardless of what the description in the catalog says. Particularly when it comes to low- and high-rise breeches, riders tend to have strong opinions. one might complain that a high-rise cut brings the waistband up to her armpits, while another might feel that a low-rise pounds her kidneys, leaves an ugly gap in the back, or produces the dreaded

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ere’s a general guideline for selecting the right rise for your body type in zipfront breeches, as suggested by Dressage Extensions’ Gina Rose: A woman with a boyish figure and straight hips should prefer low-rise, which hits below the navel. A woman who wants back support or has a particularly curvy figure will likely choose high-rise, which hits above the navel. High-rise is also often the preferred look with shadbelly coats because the waistband is covered by the coat for a clean look. The majority of women will do fine with a midrise that ends at or just below the navel. Kerrits has attached the term “flow rise” to its breeches that are lower in front but have full coverage in back, and that term is finding its way into general use.

“muffin top” effect. Te only way to figure out which cut you prefer is to try them on. if you find a brand that fits you well in the rise, waist, and leg, it’s likely that the fit will be consistent across other models of that brand as well. Women over 40 generally prefer a higher rise if it works with their body type (see “Which rise is right for you?” above), while many teens and young women won’t consider anything that covers the belly button. Pull-on styles tend to appeal to slender women, especially those who might have a bit of a tummy. Some fuller-figured women, especially those with skinny legs, also prefer pull-ons because the stretchy material conforms to their contours and doesn’t bag through the legs. Tigh length also affects breech fit. Someone with a long thigh may be happier with breeches in Long/tall rather than regular, regardless of her height. Tat’s because, if there’s not enough material in the leg, bending your knee will pull the seat down, especially if the rise is skimpy. So if, say, a 30r isn’t quite roomy enough, try both a 30L and a 32r.

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Features and Colors Styles come and go, as do colors. Do you want a wide or a narrow waistband? Belt loops or none? Front or side zip? (Some think the smooth line of a side zip looks better with a shadbelly.) Plain front or pleats? Pants-style pockets, single zip pocket, or none? Calf panel, gripper elastic, or hookand-loop leg closure? Front compression panel for tummy control? Tese and other variants, as with all fashion trends, tend to go in and out of style. Te latest looks include “boot length” breeches for

ALL THE RAGE: Te denim trend shows no signs of abating. Tis model features contrast stitching, back pockets, and a contrasting-color full seat.

schooling, which are worn with paddock boots but not halfchaps. Contrast stitching and metallic adornments are also on order this fall, as are continuing trends in contrasting colors for full-seats. Plaids fluctuate in popularity, and piping has pretty much come and gone. Te current hot “color” for schooling, denim, is likely to get hotter. We’re seeing the blue-jeans look—including rivets, front and back pockets, and decorative stitching—at all price points, including the most expensive.

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here’s more than one reason that dressage enthusiasts make the pilgrimage to Dressage at Devon (PA) every year. Some come to this and other major competitions primarily for the shopping. Equine expos and shows and events with trade fairs (such as the upcoming Adequan/USDF National Symposium) feature a selection of dressage tack and apparel, right there for comparison shopping and trying on. Particularly if you don’t live in an area blessed with a dressage-centric tack shop, a trip to one of these events can be worthwhile. You may find some great bargains, too.

breeches in different makes and price points, the exception being those large bricks-and-mortar dressage specialty retailers. Tat’s why many shoppers turn to dressage catalogs and websites, which offer a wider variety of features, prices, and sizes. you can’t try before you buy online or over the phone, of course, and you may have to pay both to have the products shipped to you and to return them when they don’t fit. on the plus side, many websites allow customers to review

products, and you can glean valuable information and sizing suggestions from people who’ve already tried the breeches you’re thinking of buying. Te retailers themselves are well aware that a brief description and a tiny photo can’t answer all of your questions about fit and materials. Most employ well-versed phone reps who can provide details and suggest sizes based on customer feedback. Tey may ask you several questions to narrow your choices: 1. Price range 2. Body type, including rise. tell the rep what kind of street-wear pants works best for you. 3. riding background (just getting started? experienced?) and intended use (schooling, clinics, show) 4. Desired features, such as pull-on or zip front. Know the retailer’s return policy. Te catalog reps usually expect—and will even suggest—that you order two or three pairs in a range of sizes to try on, keep the one that fits best, and return the others in good condition with all labels intact. Te best way to get a bargain in new breeches is to watch for closeouts, which usually are last year’s colors that have been discontinued. tack and apparel vendors at some larger

Men and Kids Need Breeches, Too!

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eflecting the dressage world’s demographics, the predominant market for breeches in this county is women. Aside from the statistics, one reason there aren’t many choices for men is that a man is more likely to wear a pair of breeches until it disintegrates before he goes shopping again. Most male dressage riders want their breeches to be sufficiently long in the leg and roomy through the crotch. They probably aren’t looking for colors beyond the most basic choices. If the waist is right but the rest of the fit isn’t perfect, try a Long/Tall before going TRADITIONAL: Men who ride dressage tend to up a size. Seek out retailers that specialize in dressage wear, as genprefer classic cuts and colors over trendy looks eral English-type tack shops are unlikely to carry full-seats for men. As for children, besides the issue of growth spurts, breeches hang on them differently than on adults because kids don’t have hips. Make sure the waist of zip-front breeches has a good set of belt loops, because they will need the belt. Jodhpurs and paddock boots, traditionally considered more appropriate for young children than breeches and tall boots, are permitted in national-level dressage competition. Slip-ons are popular with kids, especially for schooling. Younger teens can often wear the smaller sizes of adult breeches, with women’s breeches starting around size 24 and men’s around 32.


dressage shows carry closeouts—it’s like outlet shopping for riding clothes—so even if you aren’t planning to ride at a show, it could be worth a visit to bargain-hunt. Dressage breeches range in price from around $50 to well over $400. For the most part, you get what you pay for, as the more expensive breeches tend to feature higher-quality materials and engineering that translate into better fit and many years of wear. Breeches in the $50 to $150 range can still be good buys, however, and should last a good couple of years instead of a decade. Decide your budget and then look for the best possible fit.

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Te biggest dilemma in caring for breeches is when easycare fabrics are sewn to high-maintenance leather. in order to keep the leather soft, the breeches must be washed with a specialized leather-care laundry product, such as Pepede, Vel-Ve-ton, or Leather Terapy. But these products won’t necessarily pull dirt or remove stains from the fabric itself— a particular problem for white show breeches. Here’s what veteran competitors suggest for white or light-colored leather full-seats: Keep a stain stick in your barn and show kits, and apply it to stains immediately. Wash

the breeches as soon as possible, and run them through the wash cycle more than once if necessary. Stretch and reshape the leather while it is still damp, and line-dry out of the sun and away from any heat source. Te stain most likely to cause permanent damage is when your black saddle gets wet from rain and the dye leaches onto your breeches, and you may want to designate a pair of permanently dingy white breeches your rainy-day show attire for just that reason. Washing breeches with a synthetic seat is much easier. Follow the directions on the care tag, but usually this means standard detergent, cool wash, and line dry. a specialized line of products for athletic fabrics called Hey Sport is particularly useful for washing microfiber products to retain breathability and even water and stain repellency. Tere’s even one for washing microfiber/leather combos. Happy shopping and riding! ▲

Margaret Freeman, of Mt. Kisco NY, is a USEF “S” dressage judge and a rider and competitor. She is also a contributing editor to the equine consumer guide Horse Journal.

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Meet the Candidates

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s USDF president George Williams explains in this month’s “inside USDF” column (page 4), the USDF executive Board will soon be expanding to include three newly created positions of at-large director (ALD). Te USDF Board of Governors will elect the three inaugural ALDs at the 2011 Adequan/USDF national Convention & Symposium in San Diego this December. Te ALDs are a key component of the organization’s recent governance restructuring. USDF’s diverse councils and committees have been regrouped under three “umbrella” councils called Activities, Administrative, and technical. An ALD will represent each of these three councils on the executive Board, which functions as a cohesive team and strives to further the organization’s mission and goals. each candidate was asked to submit a brief biography and to answer the following questions: 1. Why do you wish to run for (Administrative, Technical, Activities) at-large director? 2. If elected, what do you wish to accomplish? 3. With so many diverse committees within your council, how will you support and represent each committee chair on the Executive Board? 4. How has your involvement in local, regional, and national USDF activities promoted and enhanced dressage both regionally and nationally? Te candidates’ responses follow.

Activities Council Candidate: Debbie Garris Debbie has over 32 years of accounting, financial, auditing, and management experience in both large and middle-market companies as well as tax and accounting services to individuals and smallto-medium-sized businesses. She holds a BS degree in accounting and business administration and an MBA. Since 2002, she has taken a very active role in the equestrian community. She is an avid volunteer and has worked

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in competition management for dressage and eventing. Debbie’s education of dressage competition management was taught by the best in the dressage community. Tis knowledge is her foundation for running professional and successful competitions. She is a member of United States equestrian Federation, United States Dressage Federation, United States eventing Association, illinois Dressage & Combined training Association, and tucson Dressage Club. Locally, she has been an illinois Dressage and Combined training Association board member since 2004. Her belief has always been if you take from the sport, you must also give back to the sport. So, she encourages others to volunteer as a positive and constructive way to achieve this. Debbie enjoys educating, competing, and promoting the sport of dressage. She has held the roles of manager, volunteer coordinator, and steward at dressage competitions. She became a secretary for USeF/USDF competitions and schooling shows in 2009. You may visit her website, HorseShowSolutions.com, to learn more about her. Her work ethics and professional background provide a strong added value to equestrian competition management. Competition-management experience: Manager, Secretary, Volunteer Coordinator/Dressage Steward: Competition Manager, Volunteer & Vendor Coordinator for iDCtA Summer Dressage Shows, Wayne, iL USeF/USDF Competition # 320371/316157 – June 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Show Secretary, iDCtA Summer Dressage Shows, Wayne, iL USeF/USDF Competition #320371/316157 – June 2011 Show Secretary, Fields & Fences, Gurnee, iL USeF/USDF Competition #328088 – January 2010, 2011 (2012) USeF/USDF Competition #328091 – February 2010 USeF/USDF Competition #328131 – March 2010, 2011 (2012) USeF/USDF Competition #328132 – May 2010 USeF/USDF Competition #327905 – november 2009, 2010 Show Secretary, irish Draught Horse Society of north America Annual Show, Wayne, iL - 2007 (2011)

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Get to know who’s running for the inaugural at-large director seats on the USDF Executive Board


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nAYRC Dressage Steward, tempel Farms, old Mill Creek, iL - 2004 nAJYRC Assistant Show Secretary, Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY - 2009 Lamplight Equestrian Center, Wayne, IL: Dressage at Lamplight Volunteer Coordinator – 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Region 2 Championships Volunteer Coordinator – 2004, 2007 American eventing Championships Dressage Steward – 2008, 2009 Maui Jim Horse trials Dressage Steward – 2009 Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY: Region 2 Championships, out of town Volunteer Coordinator – 2003 Mason City Fair Grounds, Mason City, IA: Region 4 Championships, office Staff – 2006 & 2008. Vendor Coordinator – 2008. Candidate: Lisa Gorretta Responses to questions: 1. i’ve worn many volunteer hats, serving USDF for over 20 years. each position presented unique challenges, and none has failed to be an enriching, educational experience. i believe i can make a contribution as an atlarge director based on my service background, my knowledge of the equine industry, and my familiarity with the role and responsibilities of USDF as the national affiliate for dressage. 2. First, to establish an improved flow of communication between the committees within our council to promote synergy in programs that currently exist, while minimizing any real or perceived conflicts (for example, a focus on youth over adult programs). Finding or establishing balance may be an important agenda point at the executive Board level, but the “creativity and a portion of the implementation” falls into the bailiwick of the volunteers on the committees and in the regions. i would like to see the volunteers brought into planning earlier. So, equally critical will be improving communication between the council and the executive Board, our USDF governance stakeholders, and our professional staff. As a part of the “inaugural class” of ALDs, i believe our methods of operation will set the course for those who serve in later years, and we must be very mindful of this unique responsibility. i will actively work to develop the “best practices”

for the successful implementation of the ALD position. Te purpose of the position is to provide (more) volunteer expertise in the sport to our executive Board. i believe this means making a commitment to know (or learn) where we have been, where we are now, and where we could go in order to best serve the membership, grow the membership, and grow the sport. We are all in the customer-service business, whether our customers are adults, youth, Fei Jr/YRs, sport-horse breeders, award seekers, or would-be regional champions. 3. i don’t consider this a problem. As the Region 2 director, i worked in a position that required support, representation, and an unfailing commitment to the art of constructive criticism. Te “Activities” Council may seem a bit like strange bedfellows in their constituents, but i think i bring the experience to promote cohesion, so that together we can face the bigger challenges that we face for the future of the sport and the Federation. 4. i’ve been an active member of my GMo (noDA) since 1970, serving at some point as president, horse-show comanager, and USDF delegate. in addition to previously mentioned USDF “jobs,” i have worn the hats of PM delegate, tD Council rep for Region 2, Regional Championships Committee chair, Planning Committee, two Strategic Planning Committees, the task Force for evaluation of C & C Structure, the Governance task Force, and currently serve on the USeF Dressage Committee. My business was a longtime sponsor of the USDF Volunteer of the Year recognition program. i am a dressage “R” technical delegate, an adult-amateur competitor, and a USDF bronze and silver medalist.

Administrative Council Candidate: Kevin Bradbury Why/What i see the fundamental reasons behind creating the at-large director role as the need to increase the communication between the committees and to have committee advocacy on the executive Board. i feel very strongly this is vital to the well-being of the organization, and truly believe this layer of connection is needed. Tere is currently no crossover between the executive Board and the committees, and i feel the group will be able to accomplish its goals better, faster, and more efficiently with inter-committee communication. Tis is a great opportunity to define the at-large director role and help shape what an at-large director will do and USDF ConneCtion

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and innovation. Using my experience as a technology expert, i am modernizing the way horse shows are managed. Bio Kevin began riding horses at a young age, riding and competing through his college years. He began managing horse shows in 1995 and managed his first recognized show in 2001. in addition to his horse-related background, Kevin is a software developer and database designer with extensive experience in process automation. in the equestrian industry, he has blended his knowledge of technology and horses to bring innovation to the horse-show world through show management. Candidate: Gaye McCabe My husband and i live in Salem, oR. We have five acres and two horses. i have been a member of the oregon Dressage Society since 1986. i am a retired oregon State police detective. i retired after working for the department for 30 years. Responses to questions: 1. i have been actively involved

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the type of impact the role can have. i would like to see the committees have a strategic guidance role instead of responding to issues. Projects are often already destined to go in a specific direction at the time they are brought to the committees’ attention, and i feel the committees can provide more useful input in a guidance role, helping focus on the strategic direction in which the group wants to move. i also feel there should be more joint projects, as there is often overlap between the committees as well as common interests—and the group can be more effective as a whole when it is working together. With a diverse business background, including work at a start-up company and experience as a business owner, i am accustomed to working with diverse groups of people and bringing them together to reach a common goal. My effectiveness at guiding the strategic direction of companies i have worked at in the past will transition to my work with the committees and executive Board. Experience i am a participating-member delegate and a member of the Membership Committee, the Competition Management Committee, and the Web Advisory Group. My goal in managing horse shows is to provide a great experience to competitors and officials alike, with a focus on customer service

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with USDF since 1996, when i attended my first convention in Albuquerque, nM, as an oregon Dressage Society delegate. Since that time i have attended every convention. i have served as the Adult education chair and have served on the Bylaws Committee, the Youth Programs Committee, and am the advisor for the Youth Programs Advisory Subcommittee, formerly known as the Youth executive Board. i served on the USDF executive Board as the Region 6 director for six years and am familiar with the job and responsibilities of a board member. While serving as the Adult education chair, i brought forward the proposal for the Adult team Competitions for USDF. While serving as the regional director, i initiated the high-school lettering program in oregon and brought the proposal to USDF to recognize high-school riders who achieve a letter. 2. Adding the at-large directors is new to USDF, and the first people elected to the positions will help set the trend and traditions. i would like to be a part of this. 3. Prior to any executive Board meeting, i would contact the chairs of each of the committees to see if they had any concerns/issues that need to be addressed by the board. 4. Locally, i have been an oDS member since 1986 and have served as president, secretary, and treasurer. i am cur-

rently a representative to the oDS board and serve as the oDS youth coordinator. i initiated and oversee the oregon high-school lettering program, which i brought to USDF. i currently am either the secretary or manager for the USDF Jr/YR team Competition, the USDF Adult team Competition, the Dressage for the Ages show, which is a fund-raiser for high-school dressage team riders and for which we have awarded $11,000 in college scholarships. Tis year i also managed the oregon Dressage Society League Championship and High School Championship competition. in 2004, i received the USDF GMo Volunteer of the Year award for Region 6. While serving as the oDS president, i recognized that our meetings primarily dealt with old business and there was little time for long-term planning. Because of this, i initiated a retreat for board members to give the board an opportunity to meet and brainstorm and make long-term plans for oDS. Tis has become an annual event that has produced some great ideas, which have benefited oDS and its members. Regionally, i served as the USDF Region 6 director for six years. i am currently on the Dressage nW Board, which is responsible for the running of the Great American insurance Group/USDF Region 6 Championships. [

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Candidate: Janet L. Foy Responses to questions: 1. i am uniquely qualified in that i have experience in all aspects of dressage and can liaison with the various stakeholders. i have served on the USDF executive Board as the Region 5 Director. i feel it is important for this position to have had prior board experience, especially in these first two years of implementation. i am hoping the USDF membership will support my bid to become the first director at large. i promise you all an open ear and e-mail communication, and want to assure you that i am not only interested in the top athletes and top horses. i am writing a book that will be published soon by trafalgar Square about my journey with horses that were not considered “perfect” horses for dressage. i trained Morgans, Arabians, Friesians, Spanish horses, Paints, Quarter Horses, and Toroughbreds to the Fei levels. Tank you for considering me for this honor! 2. i have run USDF “L” programs, sport-horse seminars, and certified-instructor workshops/exams. i produced two On the Levels and worked with USDF to produce the Kyra Kyrklund symposium in Arizona. in other words, i am familiar with all USDF educational programs. My main goal is to put all of these wonderful educational opportunities online so that USDF members and nonmembers alike can have better access to USDF education in their homes, without the cost of travel. A great way to attract new members! Good communication between the board and committees is a must. Tis can streamline education and hold down costs. My travels judging, teaching educational seminars, and giving riding clinics allow me to have wonderful input from many areas of the country. i teach in “grass roots” areas as well as in “high profile” areas. each region and member is unique. i hope to bring my knowledge and enthusiasm for education to work for the USDF membership. 3. Personal knowledge of all aspects of the areas i will represent. i am a Fei 4* judge, serving on the Judges Committee and the “L” faculty. i am apprenticing to become an Fei tD. Tis will help increase my knowledge to serve the tD Council. i am a CDi*** show manager and past manager of several Regional Championships and more than 50 national competitions. 4. i have been an officer within my GMo and local chapter. i have worked hard to bring educational events and symposiums to Region 5. i served as Region 5 director and

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chair of the University Committee, and have served on the following committees: Regional Championships, Competitors, test Writing, Governance, and Judges. i have been a many-time PM delegate and have attended USDF meetings since the 1980s. i have served USeF as a board member, a member of the technical and High Performance Dressage Committees, the Clinics Committee, and the Young Horse task Force. Trough volunteerism, i have tried to use my abilities to help educate members and promote all aspects of the sport. Candidate: Gerhard Politz in dressage we must never stop learning. i have always been interested in education for myself, which has helped me obtain professional certificates as a British Horse Society instructor as well as a German master instructor/trainer. in my barn in Germany i educated about 30 apprentices, who then passed their Bereiter exams. When i moved to the US in 1987, i tried continuing with this system by taking on a number of working students, most of whom have become successful professionals. i have been involved with USDF instructor education and certification since its inception and am a strong advocate for expanding the program to serve all levels of expertise. if elected as DAL, i would work to promote cooperation between the committees of the technical Council. i feel we need to explore and define areas of common interest so that we can serve the membership of USDF in creating an environment where education and competition experience will enhance our sport. Tis growth could contribute to better-trained riders, horses, and ultimately to greater success internationally. Tis cannot happen without bringing these ideas and concepts to the executive Board, which i promise to do to the best of my ability. Please check out my website: www.GPrider.com. Candidate: Carolyn VandenBerg in my 25 years of association with the USDF in four different regions of the US, i have acquired a strong working knowledge of these committees: instructor/ trainer, Freestyle, Judges, “L” Program, Competition Management, and technical Delegates, and have continually interfaced with vari-

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ous executive Boards and committees. i was chairperson for the committee that became the educational Committee, created a guideline/program for schooling shows for USDF, and served on the USDF executive Board as national secretary for two terms: 1990-1996. Responses to questions: 1. i enjoy being part of and contributing to the continued growth and refinement of an organization that has been my passion for many years. As the organization continues to evolve, i believe my skills as an extremely effective “behind the scenes” person and my passion for quality and attention to detail will contribute significantly to continued communication and process improvements. i have supported and served the USDF and feel that i will have a positive impact in this position. 2. My focus would be on streamlining communication for presentation, follow-through, and execution. Specifically, i would assist the committees in formalizing proposals to include all necessary information and be certain that all parties are sufficiently advised so that they can make informed decisions/vote in a timely manner. Providing appropriate feedback is part of streamlining, and my only personal agenda is to be certain that all committee members and chairpersons have complete and accurate information.

3. Having lived in several regions, i am very aware of the diversity within each region. My plans include an initial introduction and information-gathering meetings with the various locations, and then monthly and bi-monthly reviews with the six committee chairs. i would prepare a monthly review of all committees’ information and forward to the chairpersons. Critical to achieving my goal of streamlining communications, i would also contact the individual regional directors for their feedback, since not all committees are represented by every region. My schedule allows me to dedicate a minimum of 20 to 25 hours per week to the ALD position. Since i genuinely enjoy pulling together and communicating accurate and timely information, i know that my skills will benefit all levels of the USDF. 4. nationally, as a member of the executive Board Management Committee, many new programs emerged, such as instructor Certification and the “L” education Program. i also successfully proposed the “Regional Competitions” (later renamed League Competitions). Currently, i am vice president and education Committee chair of my GMo and championship treasurer of SWDC, and i have volunteered continually in many regions. My passion has always been education, training, and quality communication regionally and nationally. [

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Candidate: Maureen Van Tuyl i have been involved with the dressage community since the 1970s. i have been active as an amateur competitor, a show organizer (volunteer), and an educational-event manager (volunteer) and have served in all areas of show management, from putting up and taking down the ring, to carrying out the trash, to being show manager for our GMo championship and USDF Regional Championships. i still serve as a consultant to show management, a very experienced national and international scribe, and an “R” technical delegate. i do get around to shows all over and have been a longtime proponent of educational activities, having organized seminars/clinics with Kyra Kyrklund, eric Lette, Anders Lindgren, Michelle Gibson, Christine Stückelberger, and other national and international dressage clinicians. i firmly believe in a strong base, both for the training of the horse and rider and for the structure of our national educational federation. everyone aspires to the top, but the entry-level riders and trainers need exposure and support in order to reach their goals.

if elected, i would hope to strengthen the cooperation and communication between the entry-level dressage enthusiasts and the more-experienced riding and training population. i have worked with local groups and national groups, and i feel there needs to be much more representation from the entry-level enthusiasts and the “intermediate” enthusiasts as far as demonstrable goals and realistic strategies to reach those goals. We need to serve all facets of the dressage world, but we need to be assured that there exists a channel for all dressage enthusiasts to have their voices and concerns heard. Competition management serves an essential role in that competitions are the showcase for what we have learned in training our horses. Tis is where our education and training show themselves. However, there needs to be a competent level playing field for those skills learned to be demonstrated sufficiently and appropriately—thus training for competition organizers. i believe i have widespread experience, from local schooling shows all the way up to the olympics and the WeG, with regard to how competitions can and should be run. our sport is a challenging but beautiful one, and all aspects of it need a voice to be presented. i feel i can provide this voice. s

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Breed of the Month: Weser-ems German Riding Pony and Small Horse Tese smaller equines combine temperament with sport-horse talent european Junior Championships an astounding eight times in the 1990s and 2000s, the individual gold medal twice, and the individual silver medal twice. His sire is the Welsh B pony Constantin (Whatton Copper Beech), who is famous for his ability to produce top sport ponies out of smaller oldenburg mares. Another Constantin son who has succeeded in open dressage competition against larger horses is the Weserems German Riding Pony stallion Chardonnay (pictured). Chardonnay won the silver medal in 2002 and 2003 in the three- and four-year old German Riding Pony Stallion divisions of the German Bundeschampionate. He went on to win many M-level open dressage classes before he was imported to California. Tere, he and rider/trainer Jaye Cherry have been winning at intermediate ii with scores as high as

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he Pferdestammbuch WeserEms e.V. (Weser-ems Breeding Society) was founded in 1949 in the German state of Lower Saxony, bordering the netherlands. Te region, Weser-ems, named for the two rivers that run through it, included the city of oldenburg, which is famous for its sport horses. Te oldenburg breed in Germany has been governed by the Verband der Züchter des Oldenburger Pferdes (oldenburg Horse Breeders’ Society) for almost 200 years. But in the trying economic times following World War ii, the region’s small farming operations needed robust, hardy ponies and small horses. Soon it became clear that a breeding society was needed to oversee those equines whose size did not meet the breeding goals of the oHBS. in 1949, the Weser-ems Breeding Society for Ponies and Small Horses was founded in Lingen, Germany. in 1963, the first “German Riding Pony” stallion was licensed by Weserems. Te German Riding Pony was officially recognized as a breed in 1970. Weser-ems now maintains 22 studbooks of small-horse and pony breeds as well as those of the German Riding Pony and the German Small Riding Horse. Both of these breeds are developed specifically for children and smaller riders who wish to compete in the sports of dressage, jumping, and eventing. Tose bred for dressage possess excellent movement, beauty, and above all, a wonderful character. Weser-Ems ponies you might know: one of the most successful dressage ponies of all time is the Weser-ems German Riding Pony Conrad (later renamed Konrad), who won the team gold medal at the


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ranslated from Japanese, kaizen means “continuous improvement.” Te Japanese are famous for applying this concept to their businesses and management style. it also applies to the training of horse and rider.

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to watch as your horse’s body changes shape, his gaits improve, and he becomes submissive to the aids is deeply satisfying. So are those amazing “lightbulb” moments when he

finally grasps something you’ve been trying to train, or you experience a new level of harmony. Tose magic moments don’t come on command. i liken them to trying to coax a shy cat out from under the sofa. You can’t force the cat to come out, but go about your business and soon you may find the cat purring in your lap. in dressage, the magic comes because of the daily things that you do right, over and over again. So how can you bring kaizen to your dressage? Depending on financial and time constraints, here is how i prioritize my steps toward continuous improvement. 1. Ride my horse five or six days a week. Te continuous-improvement concept works in baby steps. each day shouldn’t be of equal intensity, but i’m always laying the foundation for the next day. 2. Get regular instruction. i need good eyes on the ground that i respect and trust. Sometimes learning is not comfortable. i know i won’t go to the edge of my abilities by myself. if i don’t ever go to the edge, i’ll never get better than i am today. 3. Take advantage of every educational program I can. i try not to miss any of my local clubs’ offerings. Te charge for auditing is usually a fraction of the cost of a riding lesson. over the years i have learned so much from attending USDF “L” programs, USDF instructor workshops, USDF Fei-Level trainers’ Conferences, and local clinics and symposiums. Sometimes i am shocked at how few take advantage of these amazing opportunities in our own back yards. 4. Te video camera is a powerful tool. it’s especially helpful if someone can videotape a lesson. Watching the footage is like taking the lesson over again, free of charge.

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5. Read. it sounds so simple, but the fact is that most dressage texts are not stirring reading. it takes some discipline. Participating in the USDF instructor/trainer Certification program forced me to read those books on the USDF reading list that i should have read years earlier. 6. Watch videos. i love to gather with friends on cold winter mornings with a DVD, a pot of coffee, and pastries. We used to buy and swap. now there is an incredible amount of videos on Youtube and on online training sites. it is so important to fill your mind’s eye with world-class quality. 7. Find a dressage buddy. Watch each other’s lessons. Serve as each other’s ground person. it’s fun and it’s free. 8. Keep a training journal. often, writing things down organizes my thoughts. if i leave a lesson feeling unclear about something, i certainly will be lost once i am alone again in my own arena. For me, showing and riding in clinics are extras. A show or clinic can give me a deadline for my preparation and provide motivation. i like to think of shows as examinations (they are called dressage “tests,” after all). However, i don’t have to take them until i’m ready. A clinic can be a chance to get feedback in a different voice than my usual trainer and tests my ability to ride under different direction. it’s also an opportunity to watch other riders work through their problems. Some of my favorite moments are absolutely free: a nice hack, a vigorous grooming, or hand-grazing my horse on some really good grass. i like to think that these things, too, are part of kaizen. ▲


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A Diverse Majority Adult amateurs bring a wonderful mix of backgrounds and skills to our sport By Heather Petersen, Region 5 Director

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enjoyment with their horses. Amateurs come in many shapes, forms, income brackets, and commitment levels, but we need all of them in order for our sport to be what it is. Adult amateurs often are the ones who provide our dressage professionals with horses to ride and lessons to teach. Tey constitute a major source of the volunteers needed to make our national and local dressage organizations work. Tey are eager for more educational opportunities. Behind many juniors and young riders are parents who are amateur riders. Tese parents work hard to help their children realize their dreams, sometimes even sacrificing their own riding in the process. Te next time you head to a dressage show, clinic, or club meeting, consider the people around you— their backgrounds and goals, and perhaps how you can work together. Te more multiplicity we embrace, the stronger our sport will become. ▲

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and generally approached every horse with “i wonder what he’ll do” trepidation. in the article, we offer strategies and resources for overcoming riding fears at all points on the anxiety spectrum, from performance anxiety (“show nerves”) to fears sparked by an accident or injury. to these i would like to add the following additional, hard-earned suggestions. First, give yourself time. Some days, i feel super-confident; others, i lose my mojo. i try to be patient with myself and not beat myself up about the weenie days. it’s hard. And as with dressage training, progress is not linear. Second, find the support you need. in my case, besides family, it was a patient and sympathetic instructor, some sessions with an equestrian sport psychologist, and a good horse. Don’t overlook the importance of that last one. You can think positive thoughts and do visualizations out the wazoo; but for rebuilding confidence if you’re fearful, eventually it comes down to repeated, baby-step, positive experiences aboard a trusted mount. Fear and anxiety are terrible things. if you let them, they can rob you of something you love. i never fully understood what courage was until i had to face real fear. i’m not heroic, and i’m not particularly brave by nature. But every day i fight my own battle, and i’m winning, one baby step at a time.

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f all the topics we’ve covered in USDF Connection, none has hit quite so close to home as this month’s story “Te Fear Factor” about common causes of fear and anxiety in riders, and how these demons can be overcome. i found myself nodding in understanding as i read the article because, unfortunately, these emotions have become part of my equestrian identity. i wasn’t always this way—really! i’ve ridden since childhood. i’ve done hunter/jumper stuff, evented, ridden the trails, earned my USDF bronze and silver medals…basically had way too much saddle time to be afraid to ride, or so it would seem. in fact, it’s the experienced riders who often have the hardest time overcoming fears once they set in, according to sport psychologist Dr. Janet edgette: not only are we now fearful, but we’re also surprised and ashamed to feel this way. We remember our carefree riding pasts and promptly feel even worse. Freedom from riding anxieties, says Dr. edgette, can be a bit like living paycheck to paycheck: Some of us are one accident (one missed paycheck) away from serious trouble. in my case, a couple of years ago, after many relatively uneventful years in the saddle, i had a run of bad riding luck. Within about a year’s time i hit the dirt three times off two different horses, and two of those falls resulted in injuries. Tat’s when i learned that the body heals at the speed of light compared to the psyche. As it turns out, i was a prime candidate for acquired riding anxieties. i am old enough that falling hurts more than it used to. i have work and family obligations that require my health and well-being. Te result: Before long, i was having trouble sleeping, felt anxious before every ride,

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rade 1b competitor Jonathan Wentz reteamed with his 2010 Alltech Fei World equestrian Games equine partner to claim the 2011 US equestrian Federation Para-equestrian Dressage national Championship title. Wentz, 20, of Richardson, tX, who has cerebral palsy, rode Kai Handt’s gelding nteC Richter Scale to a score of 71.812 percent in the individual championship test and an overall score of 71.531. Finishing a close second was Grade ii rider Dale Dedrick, Ann Arbor, Mi, who earned an overall score of 71.223 aboard her own Bonifatus. Placing third was 2008 Paralympics and 2010 WeG veteran Rebecca Hart, of erie, PA. SHAKING THINGS UP: Hart, a Grade 2011 US para-equestriii competitor, an dressage champions rode her new Jonathan Wentz and partner, Lord NTEC Richter Scale Ludger, owned by olympian Jessica Ransehousen, to an overall score of 67.890. Te para-equestrian championships were part of the new england Dressage Association Fall Festival, held September 13-18 in Saugerties, nY. Te competition was a qualifier for the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, and the US team’s (Mary Jordan/Sebastian, Wendy Fryke/ Lateran, Wentz, and Hart) win over Canada was an important step toward the Paralympics. For complete neDA Fall Festival results, visit neda.org.

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hile much of the country’s attention was focused on Hurricane irene, those at Lamplight equestrian Center, Wayne, iL, were spared Mother nature’s wrath. Tey enjoyed pleasant lateAugust weather for the 2011 Markel/ USeF national Young Horse Dressage Championships and the USeF Dressage Seat Medal Finals Presented by Dressage Today. Alyssa Pitts (WA) piloted Melissa Mulchahey’s Westfalen gelding Furst Fiorano (Furst Piccolo—Donna Lorenza, by Donnerbube) to the USeF Four-Year-old championship with a score of 8.50. Te reserve champion, with 8.48, was the oldenburg mare Horizon (Hotline— Revue, by Don Schufro), owned by elizabeth Juliano and ridden by George Williams (oH). in the Fei Five-Year-old division, Dutch national Werner Van Den Brande rode Hampton Meadows LLC’s oldenburg mare Donna tella (Don Picardi—Gesa, by Glorieux) to the championship title with an overall score of 8.648. Te reserve champion was San City (San Remo— Bounty, by Bolero), a Hanoverian stallion owned by Linda Crabtree and ridden by Caroline Roffman (FL), with an overall score of 8.588. Te American Warmblood stallion WakeUp (Wagnis—Maiden Montreal, by Macho), ridden by emily Wagner (KS), claimed the Six-Year-old championship title with an overall score of 8.736. WakeUp was tied for first place with last year’s Five-Year-old champion, the Hanoverian gelding Bon Chance

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(Bellisimo—SPH Wintersong De, by Weltmeyer), owned and ridden by Caroline Roffman. Championship rules state that the US-bred horse prevails in the event of a tie, and so the US-bred WakeUp was declared the winner. Te Developing Horse champion was the Hanoverian stallion Pikko del Cerro HU (Pik L—Rohweena, by Rohdiamant), owned by Horses Unlimited and ridden by Lisa Wilcox (FL), with an overall score of 70.482 percent. Caroline Roffman made yet another trip to an awards ceremony with her Hanoverian gelding Pie (Worldly—World Lady, by World Cup i), who earned the reserve title with an overall score of 69.653. in USeF Dressage Seat Medal Finals competition, Bronwyn Cordiak, 13, Dallas, tX, won the thirteen-and-under championship with a score of 78 percent riding Sarasanna GP, a Hanoverian mare owned by Grand Prix equestrian. Te reserve champion was Rison naness, Burbank, CA, who rode Anakin, an oldenburg/ Toroughbred-cross gelding owned by Dr. Kaye eileen Willard, to a score of 73 percent. in the fourteen-to-eighteen age group, Marlena Kurz, 16, San Antonio, tX, achieved the impressive score of 84 percent for the championship title aboard ode, a Dutch Warmblood gelding owned by Stephanie Fettig. Riding Welt Lady, a Hanoverian mare owned by Clair Glover, eleni econopouly, Rhinebeck, nY, won the reserve championship with a score of 82 percent.

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he 2011 Collecting Gaits Farm/ USeF Dressage Festival of Champions, September 8-11 at USet Foundation headquarters in Gladstone, nJ, served as the selection trials for the 2011 US Pan American Games dressage squad. Based on their performances in the Prix St. Georges, the intermediate i, and the intermediate i Freestyle, the following horse-rider combina-

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tions were named to the team: Steffen Peters (CA) and Weltino’s Magic (also the 2011 USeF intermediate Level national champion), owned by Jen and Bruce Hlavacek; Heather Blitz and her own Paragon; Dr. Cesar Parra and Grandioso, owned by Michael and Sarah Davis; and Marisa Festerling and her own Big tyme. Te Festival of Champions hosts Fei-level US national dressage championships. in the Young Adult “Brentina Cup” division, Caroline

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Roffman won the title with a combined score of 65.822 percent aboard Beemer, owned by Lars Petersen and Global Dressage Sales. Te reserve champion, olivia LaGoy–Weltz (KY), earned a combined score of 65.518 riding Riffalino, owned by nelly van Cuelebroek. in the USeF Junior national Dressage Championship, Pik L, owned by Anne Sparks and Horses Unlimited, led the victory gallop with rider Kya endreson, 16 (nC), on a combined score of 70.612 percent. Te reserve junior champion was Rachel Chowanec (Ct), who rode embrujado Xi for a combined score of 67.621. isabelle Leibler (Ct) rode Watson 108 to the national Young Rider title with an overall score of 70.211. Te reserve YR champion was Brandi Roenick (AZ) on Pretty Lady (69.790). in the inaugural USeF national Pony Rider Championship, Maple Leaf Kero won the title with rider Allison Cyprus (tX). in reserve was Bohdjan, ridden by Barbara “Bebe” Davis. Steffen Peters rode his Grand Prix partner, Ravel, to win the Grand Prix (77.660 percent), the GP Special (80.083), and the GP Freestyle (81.100) for a sweep of the 2011 Grand Prix national Dressage Championship. it was the first trip to Gladstone for the Dutch Warmblood gelding, owned by Akiko Yamazaki and Four Winds Farm. Te trip gave east Coast audiences the opportunity to see Ravel’s new freestyle, set to music from the movie Avatar. Te GP reserve champion was last year’s champion, Calecto V, owned and ridden by tina Konyot (FL).

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inda Lester, a USeF “r” dressage technical delegate from Fort Walton Beach, FL, was inducted into Te Dressage Foundation’s Century Club after riding introductory Level test B aboard Seyvilla Baskella at a Deep South Dressage IN THE CLUB: Linda Lester and Comand Seyvilla Baskella with bined train- judge Bill Woods ing Association schooling show on June 25. Century Club members are horserider combinations whose age totals 100 or over. Tey must ride a regulation dressage test before a licensed dressage judge. Lester is 68. “Mom,” an Arabian mare owned by Ben and Linda Smith, is 34. She is tied with Dr. Max Gahwyler’s mount Prinz eugen for the record of oldest equine Century Club member at the time of the ride. For more information about the Century Club, visit dressagefoundation.org.

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Attract Those Amateurs From Carol Tice, Yorba Linda, CA, California Dressage Society president and a member of the USDF GMO Committee: dd USDF introductory Level test C to your amateur competition to increase participation. if your group-member organization (GMo) doesn’t have an amateur competition, create one! Make it part of an existing show, with entries restricted to amateurs only, easy qualifying procedures, and great awards. nomination fees more than cover program expenses. increased participation helps the show’s bottom line as well.

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Olympic, Paralympic, World Cup Final Dressage Ground Juries Announced

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he Fédération Equestre Internationale (Fei) conducted blind draws at its headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, September 23 to select the members of the dressage ground juries for the 2012 London olympic and Paralympic Games and for the 2012 Reem Acra Fei World Cup Final. Tey are:

MR. PRESIDENT: Stephen Clarke, London Olympics dressage head judge, at the 2010 WEG in Lexington, KY

Olympics: Maribel Alonso (MeX), evi eisenhardt (GeR), Wim ernes (neD), Gary Rockwell (USA), JeanMichel Roudier (FRA), and Leif törnblad (Den). President: Stephen Clarke (GBR), the host-country judge. Paralympics: Gudrun Hofinga (GeR), Lilian iannone (ARG), Freddy Leyman (BeL), Carlos Lopes (PoR), Anne Prain (FRA), and Sarah Rodger (GBR). President: Kjell Myhre (noR). World Cup Final: Stephen Clarke (GBR), Susan Hoevenaars (AUS), isabelle Judet (FRA), Gary Rockwell (USA), Leif törnblad (Den), and Katrina Wüst (GeR). President: Ghislain Fouarge (neD). Te olympic Games will be held July 27-August 12, 2012, with the Paralympic Games following August 29-September 9. Te 2012 Reem Acra Fei World Cup Finals will be held April 18-22 in ’s-Hertogenbosch, the netherlands.

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Oregon Dressage Society Celebrates 40th Anniversary

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he oregon Dressage Society, the USDF’s third-largest groupmember organization (GMo), is celebrating its fortieth anniversary with festivities november 5-6 in Portland, according to oDS 40th Anniversary Committee correspondent Carolyn Wesolek. Te oDS (oregondressage.com) pioneered what is now the USDF “L” education Program. its youth members helped a youth 4-H dressage program get off the ground, and the oDS has been a driving force behind the creation of the USDF high-school dressage lettering program. it also piloted the Show Biz program, which

provides training for show managers, according to Wesolek. Te GMo and its chapters are behind approximately 150 annual educational opportunities. Last year, the oDS approved 47 USeF-licensed/USDFrecognized dressage competitions and 27 league shows. Several oDS members have served on the USDF executive Board, with many others serving on various USDF committees. Anniversary offerings will include special classes at shows, contests, commemorative merchandise, and a web page.

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An “L” Grad’s Book Picks

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ass Lockhart is a USDF silver medalist and a USDF “L” education Program graduate with distinction. She is a dressage instructor in Aiken, SC. Pick 1: Horsemanship by Waldemar Seunig (trafalgar Square Classics, 2003) Tis is the book that set me on the path of dressage many years ago. i have to confess: When i first read it i did not have a clue what he was talking about, but all the great pictures were inspiring to me. i’ve found myself rereading it many times over the years and getting more out of it each time. Pick 2: Dressage Riding: A Guide for the Training of the Horse and Rider by Richard L. Wätjen (J. A. Allen London, 1958) Te pictures in this book are fantastic. What’s interesting about these post-warera books is that you wonder how are they doing this phenomenal work with horses with poor conformation. Te point is that there wasn’t much horse material after World War ii; it was whatever was left from the cavalry. But riders still managed to produce spectacular horses in their dressage work. People need to be reminded that dressage is about making an average horse into a responsive, easy-to-ride mount, no matter the conformation. Tis book really shows that. —Sharon Biggs

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a seMInar on advanced applications related to fox Village Dressage software will be held Tuesday, November 29, during the adequan/usDf annual convention in san Diego, ca. topics will include networking computers, online entries, electronic scoring, and electronic membership verification. register online through November 25.

2012 membership renewal It’s tIMe to renew for 2012! renew your usDf participating or business membership online by December 31 and receive a special offer from Dover saddlery. Make sure your e-mail address is up to date with usDf so you can be notified accordingly. Note: only those individuals whose usDf memberships are renewed by December 31, 2011, will receive a hard copy of the 2011 yearbook issue of USDF Connection.

the usDf apprentIce technIcaL DeLeGate cLInIc will be held Friday, December 2, during the adequan/usDf annual convention. this clinic is required for apprentice tDs but is open to all. It’s an excellent resource if you are interested in learning about the role of a dressage tD. topics will include how to become a tD; dressage attire, tack, and equipment; and usef and usDf forms and publications. register online through November 25.

ask usdf What is the USEF/USDF Dressage Seat Medal Program?

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he USeF/USDF Dressage Seat Medal Program was designed to celebrate excellence in equitation; to promote and reward a correct seat, position, and use of the aids in dressage for junior riders; and to help develop a solid foundation for future success in the dressage arena. Who can qualify? Any rider who meets the USeF definition of junior. A rider is eligible until the end of the calendar year in which he or she reaches the age of eighteen. how does the qualifying process work? Tere are two ways to qualify for the Medal Finals. one is by qualifying for the Great American insurance Group/USDF Regional Championships at any level. You are then eligible to ride in the USDF Dressage Seat Medal Semifinals, held at each of the nine regional championships during that same year.

Second, beginning August 1, 2011, you can qualify by riding in at least one dressage-equitation class held at any USeF-licensed/USDFrecognized dressage competition and achieving a score of 70 percent or higher. Te qualifying period is August 1–July 31. A rider who earns a qualifying score during this period may enter the USDF Dressage Seat Medal Semifinals at any Regional Championship immediately following the end of the qualifying period. For example, if you qualify with a score of 70 percent or higher between August 1, 2011 and July 31, 2012, you are eligible to compete in one of the 2012 USDF DSM Semifinals. Do i need to enter special qualifying classes or pay extra fees? no! USDF will record the results of all dressage-equitation classes held at USeF/USDF dressage competitions.

Tere’s no additional cost or red tape involved for the competitor. What other requirements must be met to qualify? in order for scores from dressage-equitation classes to be considered eligible for qualifying for the USDF DSM Semifinals, the rider must be a USDF group or participating member; the owner must meet minimum competition-eligibility requirements; and the horse must have either a USDF horse-identification number (HiD) or lifetime horse registration at the time of the ride. USDF participating membership is mandatory at the time of the ride at the Semifinals. how can i learn more? For more information about the USeF/USDF Dressage Seat Medal Program or to find a list of upcoming dressage competitions, visit the USDF website or contact the USDF office.

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Part 3 of a series on creating a freestyle. Tis month: Fine-tuning. By Sally Silverman

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mateur rider Betsy Juliano, of Middlefield, oH, rode her first dressage freestyle in competition this past April at the Jim Brandon equestrian Center in Wellington, FL. For those who have not created, practiced, polished, and performed a musical freestyle, the finished product belies the preparation that goes into it. it is a long process. For Juliano, it was almost a year in the making. in the last two issues of USDF Connection, we followed Juliano and

freestyle designer terry Ciotti Gallo as they worked together to select music, design appropriate choreography, and create a Fourth Level freestyle suited to Wildest Dream, Juliano’s big black Hanoverian with the floppy ears and large personality, who’s known around the barn as “Wilhelm.” Tis month, we’ll shadow Juliano as she learns the choreography, makes adjustments, and works with trainer George Williams to take it into competition.

IT TAKES A VILLAGE: On rider Betsy Juliano’s freestyle team were trainer George Wiliams and freestyle designer Terry Ciotti Gallo

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“A Whole New Dimension” With the music edited and the choreography plotted in detail, Juliano had her work cut out for her. it was time to prepare the piece for competition. Te practice CD provided by Gallo, with verbals over the music to cue the movements, helped Juliano to put the elements in sequence. She realized that learning the music thoroughly would be a valuable tool to keep the choreography on track. But memorizing Gallo’s notes and learning to ride the movements in the proper order was only part of the prep work. “When i first rode the freestyle,” says Juliano, “i thought, ‘Man, this is really hard!’” Te ride felt wobbly, like a pinball machine. to gain mastery, she practiced individual sequences and learned how the ride flowed. in a freestyle, “things come up quickly, and it makes you anticipate better and balance your horse more promptly,” Juliano says. As a side benefit of the process, she found that the freestyle-practice sessions forced her to be clearer with her aids because Wilhelm began to anticipate movements otherwise. Tat clarity gives the horse what she calls a better sense of where the punctuation points are in the transitions. “i worked on the freestyle daily with George,” Juliano says. “When we started this process, we went into a whole new dimension of riding and the planning that i needed to do during the ride. it was like nothing that we had done before. it was like starting a whole new chapter in my riding.” Juliano had to learn how to make adjustments to resolve a situation if she ended up in the wrong spot during practice. “For example, i have a left canter half-pass from B to the quarter line at H that i needed to really prepare the horse for. When i got to the next move, a flying change, the horse didn’t have enough room. i had to learn both to prepare better and to ride the half-pass more steeply.”

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Te adjustments, Juliano came to appreciate, would come not from changes in the music or the choreography but from acquiring the skills, both physical and mental, to ride it better. “Tat,” she says, “is one of the cool things about riding a freestyle.” A freestyle, says Williams, is never a finished project. “As you ride the freestyle more and more, you find little ways that you can tighten it up or make it a little bit better. it’s always nice that you have the feeling that you can tweak it.” With Juliano, he says, the fine-tuning has been less about riding to the music and more about the lines. “For example, instead of aiming for a letter, she might go to three or four meters past the letter to make the preparation for the transition better.” As a person whose life has always been moved by music, Juliano found it hard not to be enchanted with the smooth R&B sounds of Barry White and others on her compilation. in her practice sessions, she would get so swept up in the music that she was failing to half-halt and balance her horse as much as she needed to. it was Williams who instructed her to ride each movement instead of floating along with the music. Tat’s when Juliano learned how to make the music work in her favor. “Because rhythm is so much a part of music, and the training scale is so much about rhythm, the music will actually bring you back to center,” she explains. “it’s a way to reinforce the training scale.”

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Ready for Anything An important part of Juliano’s freestyle learning curve entailed preparing for whatever might arise during the performance. Te most challenging part of the process, she discovered, was learning to let go of the concerns that would dog her every time a mistake or some other difficulty arose during practice. Williams helped her to understand that a mistake made in training doesn’t necessarily portend a mistake in competition. [

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“i needed to acquire a certain level of concentration to make sure that wouldn’t happen,” Juliano says. “it’s like with any test, but just a little more difficult to keep your focus and not

talk yourself into making the same mistake at the same place. You have the movements as well as the music to bring you back to that spot.” A repeated mistake, of course,

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might be a signal to change something, says Williams. But in general, in a freestyle the rider—even a perfectionist like Juliano—must learn to handle a mistake and go on. “Tings will happen in competition, and knowing how to handle those things is important,” he says. “You may be a little behind or ahead of the movement, or the horse won’t do what you want at that moment. We practiced with different ways to catch up or adjust in the ride.” Detailed preparation, including for the “what if ” scenarios, gives a rider a feeling of mastery of the freestyle test, including the ability to handle any curveballs. “one day we put the CD on to see exactly when the music would start,” says Juliano. “it was essential for me to know how exactly how much time there was between signaling the announcer and the start of the music. it helped me to understand when to go down center line so that my halt would be positioned precisely where i wanted it.” But as anyone who’s watched freestyles in competition knows, soundsystem glitches happen. So Juliano and Williams practiced riding with the music not starting precisely on time, as well, planning adjustments that she could make. Leaving as little as possible to chance helped Juliano feel ready to make her competition freestyle debut. ▲ Next month: Conclusion: taking it down center line, and a look at the future of freestyle.

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From Field to Fei: Te Young-Horse Years Part 6: Te four-year-old year By Scott Hassler with emily Covington Photographs by Richard Malmgren

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ast month, i discussed the fundamentals of working with the three-year-old. if everything is on track so far, we should have a horse that has been ridden outside and that is continuing to develop confidence. He’s been out in nature, and he’s possibly also been taken off the farm to see how he handles other environments. in his training, you’ve begun to develop his back by introducing some sitting trot.

now your young horse is four years old. Tis is the point in your youngster’s life that—and i want to be careful with this word—dressage begins.

Accepting and Yielding to the Rider When i refer to beginning real dressage work, i mean that you are going to start to teach your horse the fundamentals that he will need to eventu-

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ally become a Grand Prix horse. Tese fundamentals begin with thinking of the horse’s body and mind as belonging to the rider. Your young horse must learn to yield his body to a rider. He has to begin to accept the concepts of compression, engagement, and changing his balance as requested by the rider’s aids. He must also accept alignment, bending his body gently around the rider’s leg. to be able to change his balance, he has to start using his hind legs and to “sit” and start to carry himself as he makes the transition from trot to walk. At the same time, he must not feel trapped by the aids or be restricted by them; he should not feel so controlled that he looks for a way out. ideally, he will begin to understand that it feels better to make his back a little softer or more supple than it would be in nature.

Learn Your Horse’s Highlights every horse is different. You can help your young horse by learning his strengths. For example, which gait does he prefer? You’ll want to work in his best gait to develop fitness and confidence and also to help develop the weaker gaits. in dressage, we frequently speak of developing the three basic gaits: walk, trot, and canter. of course this is true, but i actually like to think of developing six gaits. Horses have strengths and weaknesses moving in each direction, in each gait. Tat’s six “gaits” total! Let’s say that your horse has a problem with the canter rhythm on the right lead but not on the left. if you continue to go along in a rightlead canter that is not quite pure, you actually may inhibit that canter. evaluate your horse’s gaits thoroughly and carefully. Know his strengths and weaknesses, and build from there. FULL OF PROMISE: Te four-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding Citation ISF (Contango x Jazz), bred by Iron Spring Farm (PA) and owned and ridden by Alex Robertson (FL), placed eleventh in his division at the 2011 Markel/USEF National Dressage Championships. Tis horse shows the all the requirements needed for success in the national Four-Year-Old tests: good balance, nice self-carriage, and consistent connection. Tis horse also offers solid lengthenings, thereby meeting all the requirements of a good First Level test.

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Lengthenings As i’ve discussed in previous articles, another area in which riders need to be careful and conservative is in


schooling trot and canter lengthenings. even if your horse can lengthen easily, don’t ride them too often or to show off. it’s easy to overtax a horse and cause him to start moving wide behind—a problem that can be difficult to fix because the horse has learned a way to avoid the difficulty of the movement. Tink about the key components of a lengthening: self-carriage; balance; pushing from the hind legs with the forehand elevating; and a longer, fluid, reaching stride. if a horse is truly stepping underneath his center of gravity with his hind legs and lightening his forehand, it’s rare that he will move wide behind. As with all training, it is much easier in the long run to take your time than to push too hard and later have to retrain.

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Connection: Creating a Conversation Te four-year-old horse has to learn to accept a nice connection with his rider. Connection means much more than simply accepting the bit in his mouth. Connection is a consistency in the weight of the rein in your hands. it also implies that the horse becomes “pliable” or amenable to your finger pressure. You want the feeling that he is “with” your hand, not against it. Connection happens when impulsion comes through the rider’s seat and leg and through the horse’s entire topline, without any resistance, all the way to the hand. Te horse should feel this connection from your seat and want to work with you. When you ask a question up there, you want to feel a beautiful offer from your horse. i like to think of connection as a conversation with the horse. Te stiffer the horse, or the harder he feels in my hand, the more he seems to be yelling at me. Tat’s not a very pleasant conversation. My goal is a friendly conversation. if i ask a small question, such as “i’d like to have a little flexion to the right, maybe half an inch,” i’d like for my horse to respond with “Sure, what’s up?”, not “Sorry, not hap-

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s you build connection with your four-year-old, keeping him comfortable in his mouth is an integral part of that process. I’m not a fan of trying a million different bits; I’m simple and old-fashioned that way. Certainly the old masters did a great job training horses. We don’t GOOD FIT: Tis horse’s bit and need a miracle in a tool box with hunbridle fit him well. In order to esdreds of different bits and gadgets. tablish correct connection, the horse In general, I think different horses must be comfortable in his mouth, so prefer different amounts of tongue bit and noseband selection and fitting pressure, whether from a double- or a are especially important. single-jointed bit. Some have sensitive bars, so you may need to experiment to find the mouthpiece thickness and weight that he prefers. Bit designs vary with their intended use and purpose. For example, let’s say you have a stiffer horse that needs help learning how to flex and bend. With such a horse, you wouldn’t want use a bit that’s so “nice” that the ring pulls through the mouth and the opposing ring presses into the horse’s cheekbone. In this case, I would rather use a bit that is more fully faced on the sides of the horse’s head, such as a full-cheek snaffle, so that it helps to bring the horse’s head around. This type of bit doesn’t pull through the mouth and therefore won’t make the mouth sore. Be careful with your horse’s mouth. If you hurry or use rough or strong hands, he may learn at a young age to play with his tongue because the bit is a scary thing. This is a very hard habit to fix later! Another important factor in the horse’s comfort is the noseband. Once again, every horse is different, so you’ll need to find the type he likes the best. (However, what a horse likes isn’t always about “freedom.” The horse has to accept a little bit of compression; so have some boundaries in mind.) I couldn’t care less about bridle or noseband trends; I’m an advocate for the horse. If a horse goes best in a drop noseband, then I will put him in one, even if some might consider it old-fashioned. Keep in mind that a horse may go best in different nosebands at different stages of his training and development, so be willing to adapt to his needs. Especially now that you’re beginning to sit the trot more and asking your young horse to use his back and yield his body to the rider, ensure that your saddle fits correctly. Have a qualified saddle fitter check the fit periodically, as horses can change in size and shape significantly as they grow and develop.

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sport-horse connection championships program. to be able to handle the demands of the test, a horse must be consistent in his balance and self-carriage, understand connection, have very nice trot lengthenings, and show the ability to do First Level movements, all with solid basics. Many four-year-olds are not ready for this level of competition. if your youngster is insecure and needs more time, or if he’s gone through some growing stages that you didn’t want to push through, relax. Tere’s no hurry. Tere is not a set repertoire of movements that you must be schooling right now. even a very talented young horse does not need to do the national championships. Te most important thing is to build your horse up as he feels ready. i always recommend getting some outside advice if you feel your horse is not ready to advance, or if you’ve hit a training snag. Perhaps the horse really is not ready, or perhaps there’s an issue you ought to ride through. talk it through with a respected and trusted

expert instead of immediately backing off. Along the way, make sure that your young horse is receiving the proper nutrition and that his fitness level is adequate. in general, the europeans do a better job of developing their young horses. i don’t mean this negatively. Although the US is doing a great job and has developed much more of a national focus, the europeans have much more experience in this area. As a rule, young horses in europe have a much greater degree of fitness than horses in this country. Tis is a very real advantage. i think a four-year-old is a horse that is ready to really start to work. We can’t have a big hay belly or no muscles. We want to have an athlete to develop. Te horse must accept the work at this stage, and he will only be helped through a higher degree of fitness. At the same time, the four-yearold’s mind is generally still immature. Young horses are like young children. A four-year-old is roughly equiva-

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lent to a middle-schooler. He should learn how to focus and concentrate, but he also needs breaks and variety. Te young horse needs plenty of walk breaks, hacks, and time to relax and “be a horse.” As a rider and trainer, you must learn how your horse thinks and works. How long does he like to work? How does he start up after a walk break? our job as riders is not to make our horses suitable to our program. You are starting the focus toward dressage, and you must find ways to do it together. Te relationship between horse and rider is important. Te four-year-old should know rules and boundaries yet be allowed to be a bit playful and to make some honest— not resistant—mistakes. ▲ Next month: Te five-year-old year. Scott Hassler has been the US Equestrian Federation’s national young dressage-horse coach since 2006. He co-chairs the USDF Sport Horse Committee and is a member of the USEF Dressage Committee, the USEF Breeding Committee, and the USEF Strategic Planning Committee. He is the director of training at Hassler Dressage at Riveredge, Chesapeake City, MD; and he has coached numerous champions from the FEI Young Horse classes to Grand Prix. Emily Covington works for Hassler Dressage in the fields of media and design. She is an active rider and trainer and has started many young dressage horses.

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The Fear Factor Recognize it, manage it, and make it work for you

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hen Janet Anderson asked her Arabian/ Holsteiner cross, eloquence, to rein back, the mare put it in reverse with a vengeance and wouldn’t stop. Faster and faster she went, until eventually her hind end buckled beneath her, sending the pair crashing to the ground. “Te mare got up and i didn’t. i tried, but i just couldn’t do it,” Anderson recalls. Te Raytown, Mo, woman’s right hip was dislocated, the hip socket shattered. Surgeons repaired what was left of the damaged socket with two plates and thirteen pins. Tree months of bed rest later, Anderson knew that if she didn’t get back on a horse—any horse—soon, she would never ride again. “i was still walking with a cane,” she says of the first day she went back to the barn, “but i knew i had to get back on.” Anderson’s instructor put her on a quiet lesson horse for a session on the lunge line. Anderson ended up abandoning her dressage-competition plans and never rode her mare again. She rode other horses sporadically for a while but wound up taking a full eight years off from riding. “When i even thought about going back to showing, it just felt like i was starting all over again,” she says. “i wasn’t necessarily afraid, but the hip i had injured didn’t want to do what it was supposed to.” today, ten years after her accident, Anderson is back in the saddle, but on horses she considers completely trained and safe. And she’s changed her riding focus and goals as well. “i was getting older. Te thought of continuing to put my body at risk by pushing performance on the show circuit was too much. But not being around horses at all wasn’t an option either.” now she’s a trail rider. even those lucky riders who haven’t had a trauma like Anderson’s have probably experienced pre-ride apprehension or pre-show jitters. We asked three equestrian sport psychologists (all riders themselves) for advice on handling riding-related fear, anxiety, and show nerves.

Kinds of Fear Te riders she coaches report two basic types of fear, says la Jolla, CA,-based equestrian sport psychologist timmie Pollock, PhD: physical fear (fear of getting hurt) and mental/ emotional fear (fear of failure, of letting someone down, or of looking incompetent or foolish). Performance anxiety (“show nerves”), she says, is typically mental or emotional in nature. Tese fears are not unfounded. After all, horseback riding is acknowledged to be risky, and we all want to do our

best, make our supporters proud of us, and not embarrass ourselves in public. Te problem is that the fear, apprehension, or nerves can actually help create the poor performance we’re trying so hard to avoid. “When a rider perceives a threat, whether it is real or imagined, the physiological response includes an increase in adrenaline; a racing heart and pulse; rapid, shallow breathing; muscle tightness and shaking; increased acid production in the stomach; decreased visual acuity; and mental confusion,” says equestrian sport psychologist Ann Reilly, PhD, of Mclean, VA. “When riders feel these uncomfortable physical reactions to the perceived threat, it is usually all they can focus on. Teir mental plans for their ride go out the window.” Ten, to make matters worse, our horses sense our anxiety. Reilly believes that, although some horses are more sensitive than others, all feel fear. “Horses respond to tension in a rider just as they respond to relaxation in a rider,” she says. “Show nerves” may not be as debilitating as full-out “i’m gonna die” terror, but performance anxiety can keep you from riding your best, especially in front of an audience. “Butterflies,” sweaty palms, gastrointestinal distress, and other unpleasant symptoms plague many athletes. it’s frustrating to ride well at home or even in the show warm-up but then to clutch up and blow the test or the clinic. if the pattern becomes established, it can become a self-fulfilling prophecy if something isn’t done to break the vicious cycle.

Fear Isn’t Such a Bad Thing, Actually Crazy, right? But that’s just what equestrian sport psychologist Janet edgette, PsyD, of exton, PA, tells her clients. “My approach is to ‘take the fight out of it,’ and by that i mean get people out of the habit of trying to rid themselves of their anxiety or apprehension or fear,” edgette explains. “i help people to accept that they are anxious and to use it as a cue, as information. Maybe it’s a cue that they need to change their program, or slow down and take more time, or deepen their seat. For example, if they are afraid of their horse because he bolts or is spooky, then the answer isn’t telling yourself he won’t spook—because he might—but in doing whatever you need to do (more lessons, lunge lessons, work with no stirrups, riding school horses for a while) until you are confident that, if your horse spooks, you will be able to manage it.” Anxiety can expose our weaknesses, and it can also help guide our decisions when we climb in the saddle, says edgette. in particular, riders with competitive aspirations need to accept show nerves as “the price of doing business,” as she puts it: “you can’t overcome them; you can, however, USDF ConneCtion

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learn to ride well in spite of them, and part of that is by figuring out how nerves affect your riding specifically, and then compensating for that.” As edgette explains, some riders under-ride when they get nervous: Afraid of making a mistake, they “quit riding” and leave the decision-making to the horse. others compensate for their anxieties by over-riding—becoming aggressive, using unusually strong or abrupt aids, and communicating erratically with their mounts. if you can identify your typical response pattern, then you and your instructor can make a plan for altering your habits appropriately. For instance, if you’re an under-rider, “you can learn to come to terms with making wrong decisions, recognizing that they’re usually safer than no decision, and enter the arena with the motto Decide and ride!”, she says. if you’re an overrider whose legs tighten into a vise grip around your horse, “you can learn to soften your leg as you enter the arena— which is a lot easier to do than making yourself ‘relax.’”

Overcoming Fear and Anxiety Some riders can overcome mild anxieties through self-help books or other do-it-yourself techniques, such as sportpsychology workshops or seminars. Reilly, herself the victim of a debilitating riding accident, is the author of A Sport Psychology Workbook for Riders, with advice on handling

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everal experts have recognized the fact that many equestrians have persistent riding-related fears and anxieties, and have developed books, programs, and courses targeted to such riders. Besides the books written by the sport psychologists interviewed for this article, one expert who’s made a name for herself as the fearful rider’s friend and head cheerleader is dressage trainer, clinician, author, and speaker Jane Savoie. Savoie, the 1992 US Olympic dressage-team alternate, entered the world of equestrian sport psychology with her book That Winning Feeling! Program Your Mind for Peak Performance, with tips on conquering show nerves. She frequently lectures on the subjects of fear and performance anxiety, including at USDF conventions. She offers a sevenCD, three-DVD, and e-book set called Freedom from Fear at her websites, JaneSavoie.com and FreedomFromFearNow.com. And her Facebook page, Solve Horseback Riding Fears by Jane Savoie, has more than 30,000 followers.

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fear and anxiety. edgette has written two sport-psych books for riders: Heads Up! Practical Sports Psychology for Riders, Teir Families & Teir Trainers and Te Rider’s Edge: Overcoming the Psychological Challenges of Riding, the latter a collection of columns she contributed to Practical Horseman magazine some years ago. (For additional resources, see “More Resources” below.) other riders, however, may need more than a book to overcome persistent or crippling anxieties. if that’s the case with you, then Reilly suggests contacting a sport and performance psychologist or a counselor who specializes in fear and anxiety management. When Reilly meets a new client, she begins by helping the person to identify the source of her fears. next comes guided relaxation to help the person release the fears. “Tis is combined with homework assignments that use cognitive behavioral techniques,” Reilly says. “Ten, using visualization, i help the rider practice focusing on what they want to happen in the present when they are riding. All of this is done in educational sessions as well as an hour or so prior to them competing, either at the show or by phone. it is a process depending on the rider’s specific fears, how long they have held these fears, and how far the fears have spread.” Tat process can be fairly quick, or it may take a while. edgette says that most of her clients, whose aspirations range from local schooling shows to international competition, come for short periods of time. “My work with riders is designed to be very efficient, very brief. People get results from the first or second visit, and most are done with a handful of sessions. Some choose to continue for ongoing support, or return later on for a booster or maybe because a new issue arose.” Pollock begins by having her clients talk about their fears and anxieties. “Certain pathways in the brain freeze up with fear, particularly the one for producing speech. talking gets the process started. Te more you talk about fear—with guidance, of course—the faster it diminishes.” But talking isn’t the only tool in Pollock’s arsenal. She also employs a variety of evidence-based therapies. Another invaluable tool, she says, is the emWave (emwave.com), a small biofeedback instrument the client can ride with that gives feedback about relaxation and tension. Customizable to the individual, the emWave teaches deep breathing and gives feedback about whether the user is practicing the technique correctly.

Why “Just Relax” Doesn’t Work Well-meaning instructors, friends, or family members may encourage the anxious rider to “just relax,” especially if they


feel certain the rider is in no danger—and perhaps also if they’ve never felt the full force of anxiety’s misery themselves. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work and can actually make matters worse. As edgette explains, “telling a person to relax is useless because it is not a voluntary action. it’s involuntary and very difficult to control. it usually makes a person try harder, which then exacerbates the problem. Tey become too selfconscious of their bodies and movements, and everything becomes mechanical and contrived.” A better strategy, says Reilly, is to learn to manage the jittery feelings—to “get the butterflies to fly in formation,” as the saying goes. “What many riders do not know is that it is possible to perform well when they are nervous when they learn how to use the adrenaline to their advantage, and also use relaxation strategies, off and on the horse, to learn to benefit from their nerves. A bigger problem for performance is often when a rider is tired and ‘flat.’ learning to make the butterflies and jitters your friend, and knowing the level of nervousness that enhances a rider’s performance, is a key to successful performance.”

So don’t just wish those anxious feelings away. Be proactive and learn what your jitters are trying to tell you. enlist the support of a sympathetic instructor, a competent counselor, a trusted horse—whatever you need to help you work through your fears. Give yourself time. Most of all, give yourself a break. ▲ Freelance writer Colleen Scott lives and writes near Kansas City, MO.

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anet Sasson Edgette, PsyD, is an equestrian sport psychologist and a general family and adolescent psychologist practicing in the western suburbs of Philadelphia. She is an accomplished hunter/jumper rider who competed successfully as a junior under the tutelage of Wayne Carroll. Her career included callbacks in both the Medal and Maclay finals, and she has won numerous championships in the equitation, juniorhunter, and junior-jumper divisions. She continues to ride and show and currently competes in the jumper divisions. Her websites are HeadsUpSport. com and JanetEdgette.com. Timmie A. Pollock, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, a sports psychologist, and a licensed neurofeedback provider in La Jolla, CA. She specializes in the use of neurofeedback to enhance everyday function, fine-tune athletic performance, and treat various clinical disorders. A rider since childhood, she has competed for more than 25 years in multiple disciplines, including hunter/jumper, eventing, saddle seat, on the Arabian show circuit, and even

on the racetrack. As an equestrian sport psychologist, she draws on her personal experience after she sustained a head injury and a broken neck twelve years ago in a fall from a young stallion. She still rides and keeps several horses at home but has adopted the motto, “Life is too short to ride bad horses!” A competitive rider for 47 years, Ann Reilly, MEd, PhD, began her equestrian career at age six showing on the lead line. She advanced to a pony, then ultimately to the hunter/jumper discipline. In 2008, her lower right leg was nearly amputated after a horse kicked her repeatedly. Following many surgeries and physical therapy, she is now able to ride again and has been pursuing dressage. Of her experience, she says, “I have used every ounce of psychology, spirituality, and healing knowledge I have learned over the years to recover. I never give up hope that I can beat the constant pain some day and heal my leg completely as well as compete at the Grand Prix level in dressage.”

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Less Bounce to the Ounce Sports bras for dressage riders By SUSAn HoFFMAn PeACoCk PHotoGRAPHS By SHARonFiBelkoRn.CoM

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iding—especially sitting the trot—is a high-impact activity, just like running. And with a USDF membership that’s currently 96 percent female, that means most dressage riders in this country are wearing (or should be wearing) sports bras under their schooling shirts or show coats. Women know that quelling the bounce makes high-impact activities more comfortable. But many struggle to find a bra that fits correctly and does the job without chafing, digging in to sensitive skin, or causing other discomfort. And female riders may not realize that excessive bounce can actually affect their balance—and therefore their horses’. We know we’ll do just about anything to ride better, so let’s look at how to find a sports bra that helps you feel and perform your best.

Why You Need a Sports Bra Proper support offers health benefits aside from the performance and aesthetic ones. According to the University of California, Berkeley Wellness Letter, “you may be surprised to know that researchers actually study breast motion. Breasts do more than bounce up and down. Tey also bounce from front to back and from side to side—and even in a figure-eight pattern. And the bigger the breasts, the more momentum they generate. one study found that DDcup breasts move more than eight inches vertically during running.” All that bouncing can cause the ligament that supports the breasts to stretch, causing sagging. it can also lead to stretch marks and chafing. Do your shoulders ache after wearing a bra? if the bra offers inadequate support for your activity, the shoulder straps can dig in painfully. especially for women with large breasts, long-term wear of unsupportive bras—especially if they overtighten the straps in an attempt to get more support—can create grooves or indentations in the trapezius muscles, which run from the tops of the shoulders up the sides of the neck. Te indentations usually go away if the woman switches to a better bra, but they can become permanent if left untreated. in addition, shoulder grooves and neck pain (and possibly headaches, too) often go hand in hand as a result of stress on the trapezius, which is exacerbated by the weight of the breasts themselves. Partly in an attempt not to draw attention to their chests, many larger-breasted women adopt a slumped posture with the neck and chin forward (which shows up as poor form in the saddle). Te problem is, a large-breasted woman’s neck and back muscles are already working overtime to carry the extra weight. Correct posture (including strengthening the

GOOD FIT: Tis compression-style sports bra fits well, with no gaps, squashing of flesh into the armpits, or “spillage.” Te wide chest band and shoulder straps provide support.

muscles of the upper back if necessary) plus a good sports bra will help reduce strain. keep your head and neck erect and balanced over your shoulders.

Sports Bras Defined Unlike daily-wear bras, which are meant to offer minimal to modest support during everyday activities, sports bras are designed to stabilize breast movement during exercise. So-called low-impact bras might work for such activities as walking, yoga, or weight training. Medium-impact bras are suited to activities with more movement, such as cycling. And high-impact—hello, dressage! of course, it matters how much breast the bra is being asked to support. A medium-impact bra might offer high-impact support to a woman with an A-cup. likewise, women with larger-than-average breasts need super-sized support. A large-breasted woman may need a high-support bra even for walking and other lower-impact activities.

Basic Fit Tips Whether it’s a sports bra or an everyday model, it must fit well. Here are some general guidelines. Te bra cups should comfortably house your breast tissue. if your cups runneth over, they’re too small. neither should they squash the breasts sideways into the armpits— never a comfortable option, but of special concern for riders because we need to have our arms comfortably at our sides. if the bra has an underwire for extra support, the wire should lie comfortably under your breasts without poking or pinching. [ USDF ConneCtion

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ENHANCED SUPPORT: Tis encapsulated-style sports bra features separate cups instead of compressing the breasts against the chest, a design that may offer better support

Most of a bra’s support comes from the band, not from the shoulder straps. Te band should fit snugly below the shoulder blades. if the bra is an encapsulation model (with distinct cups instead of one solid piece across the chest), the center panel should lie flat against the breastbone. Adjusted correctly, straps should stay put, neither falling off your shoulders nor digging in tightly.

REAR VIEW: Sports bras with closures, like this model, may provide better support than “bra tops” because they don’t have to be stretchy enough to pull on over the head. Tis design also features adjustable shoulder straps that widen over the tops of the shoulders for comfort and less digging in to the shoulder muscles.

When you try on a bra, jump up and down, bend over, and jog (even if it’s just in place in the dressing room) to test support, comfort, and stay-put-ness. if you’re shopping online or from a catalog, ask about the merchant’s return policy before you buy.

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Sports-Bra Shopping in addition to the above fit tips, sports-bra shoppers need to check the fit and functionality of these specialized garments. Te keys to minimizing the bounce lie in the bra’s design, fabric, and fit. Although many sports bras are “compression” models that flatten the breasts against the chest, many experts suggest that encapsulated models (with or without underwire) actually do a better job of holding breasts in place. Tat’s because it’s easier to control two smaller masses than one large one. Go for wide shoulder straps over narrow ones; wider straps are more supportive and comfortable, especially for riding and other high-impact sports. “Bra top” models, which pull on over the head, are popular, comfortable, and great for your Pilates class—but not necessarily great for riding, especially if you’re a full-figured gal. Te stretch that enables you to get the bra on means that it may not offer enough support for high-impact activities. Better choices for riding are bras with back or front closures, whose fabric usually contains less stretch. Many of today’s sports bras combine supportive, moisture-wicking fabrics with just enough “give” for comfort and mobility. Moving moisture away from the skin is important

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in preventing heat rashes and in helping you keep cool. Although a high-impact sports bra may not be as comfy as your old PJs, it shouldn’t limit your movement or feel like a straitjacket. Some large-breasted women resort to layering two or more sports bras in order to get the support they need. But before you pile on the bras, try a few models with the features i’ve described. Some retailers, such as title nine (titlenine. com), use a rating system indicating each bra’s level of support, so you can narrow your focus appropriately.

Don’t Judge a Bra by Its Looks Te most common mistake women make when shopping for a sports bra is to base the purchase on appearance. effective high-impact support bras have a utilitarian look. Tey’re made from reinforced material that does not drape well, so they have clunky-looking seams. in another aesthetic turnoff, the silhouette created by encapsulated-style sports bras recalls that of the cone-shaped bras of the 1950s—a look despised by many women, except maybe lady Gaga and Madonna. However, once you put on a shirt, these bras tend to make the wearer’s chest look more supported and lifted than a less-supportive bra. Tey are also less likely to squeeze your skin in unattractive places. [

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ward sports bras designed for runners. Terefore, a place to start would be an athletic-wear retailer or specialty running store with lots of running apparel (and, ideally, knowledgeable female runners on staff ). Besides all-purpose sporting-goods stores, several catalog and online retailers offer large selections of sports bras: Road Runner Sports (roadrunnersports.com), See Jane Run (seejanerun.com), Her Room (herroom.com), and the aforementioned title nine are a few examples. Some bra manufacturers also sell directly from their websites. tack shops typically carry a limited selection of undergarments for riders. Catalog and online equestrian retailers may offer more choices, although usually not as extensive as those of the general-interest athletic retailers. However, you may find brands that you won’t see in the athletic-wear stores. no matter where you choose to shop, the key is to find a retailer who’s knowledgeable about sports bras for highimpact sports and who can advise you about selection and fit. even for daily wear, many women don’t know how a bra should fit and wind up with an incorrect size or cut. to provide adequate support, a sports bra must fit correctly. if you shop online or from a catalog, look for knowledgeable customer-service representatives. online reviews of items by previous purchasers are another source of information that


can provide helpful insights as to sizing, cut, comfort, and support. A quality sports bra can set you back anywhere from $40 to $100, but the money spent is a wise investment in your health and your riding. Plan on updating the contents of your lingerie drawer periodically: Fitness magazine advises replacing sports bras every three months to a year, depending on frequency of wear and intensity of workouts. other sources suggest using 100 workouts as the replacement rule of thumb. to help keep your bra in good shape, wash it according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Your Horse Should Bounce, Not You it’s not a pleasant sight when a rider’s chest bounce grabs more attention than her horse’s movement. When it comes to riding, support might not be beautiful, but being supported is!

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Te right bra is a necessity for every woman who rides. Tere are many options, so do your own research, try on lots of bras, and discover what works best for you. you’ll look, feel, and ride better. ▲ Susan Hoffman Peacock is a USDF-certified instructor/ trainer through Fourth Level, a USDF silver medalist, and an international dressage and biomechanics clinician. She owns and operates Eastvale Equestrian in Corona, CA. Her website is DressagePeacock.com.

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Art to Wear Trough her trotting Park Workshop, equine artist Susan Burnette offers sculptures, wall hangings, and fine jewelry, many using dressage images that have become iconic. Burnette’s newest jewelry creation is “Canter Circle,” which she says depicts the bounding feeling of

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Flowers Extra A lot of equine artists seem to be dressage enthusiasts (no real surprise, is it?). Artist Beverly Zimmer expresses her love of horses and dressage in her bronze and clay sculptures and in her fine jewelry and other creations.

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fellow trainer once told me that the horse she was riding had been given to her because the mare had been such a problem horse. We talked about our efforts to reclaim horses and our shared belief that horses with “issues” can be retrained successfully.

EMPATHY: Te writer with Rocadero, a Holsteiner gelding she co-owns with student Lauren Gibson

if you are in a rush to get down center line, or if you lack the necessary skills and patience, such horses aren’t for you; but if you want to become a true student of the horse, there are few finer teachers. i think of the necessary approach as the horsemanship version of eco-friendliness: reducing, reusing, and recycling. Reduce (your expectations). expecting less can actually end up yielding much more. Horses are highly sensitive to stress and frequently misinterpret their riders’ intensity as tension. too much training pressure can trigger the fear response, especially in a sensitive young horse. Consider the horse’s perception of the work. Does he believe that every

schooling session is another day of being told what he’s not doing right? if too much training intensity caused the problem, then see if you can recreate the sense of “play” in the work. Keep repetitive drilling to a minimum, reward any effort, and help him understand what you want him to do much more emphatically than what not to do. Reuse (the pyramid of training). Reclaiming a horse that has developed incorrect reactions to the aids can be daunting. Te good news is that the route to regaining correctness is a simple and time-tested method: following the pyramid of training, from rhythm to collection. Let’s say we’re retraining a Tird Level gelding that inverts, tosses his head, and offers to buck instead of picking up the canter. We start, as always, by ensuring that any sources of pain and discomfort have been eliminated. But sometimes the behavioral effects of past issues linger, leaving us with the task of literally reprogramming the horse. So we analyze our problem gelding according to the pyramid of training. He has correct gaits with good rhythm and generally good tempo. But he’s surely not physically or mentally relaxed; nor does he show correct connection (acceptance of the bit through acceptance of the aids). Start at the beginning—every day. Check the rhythm, energy, and tempo for evenness. Ten gauge your horse’s relaxation, suppleness, and elasticity; his reaction to leg and rein aids; and so on. Use and reuse the power of the pyramid of training. Recycle (your horse’s energy). Much has been written about the circle of the aids: the initiating energy of the rider’s driving aids (legs and seat) causing the horse’s haunches to react, thereby creating forward movement

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Julia Dearborn trains at Endeavor Farm in Oxford, NC, where she lives and works with her partner, John Styron, and assistant trainer Lauren Gibson. She has successfully “recycled” and competed several horses in a variety of disciplines in her 35 years of training professionally. She is a certified teacher and is a USDF-certified instructor, with students competing at Intro Level through the FEI levels.

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Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle

and a flow of energy that comes up and over the horse’s back. Te energy continues through his neck and down to the bit, where it is “recycled” back through the reins and into the rider’s body, completing the cycle. A missing link can prevent the circuit from completing. For instance, some horses seem to hate going forward. Again, assuming we’ve ruled out physical causes, we must address the problem. in many cases, the cause is the rider’s willingness to accept a tepid response to the aids, and the ensuing cycle of overaiding. Worse, some horses ignore the aids, channeling their energies into spooking, bucking, and other undesirable behaviors. if we give a light forward aid and don’t get an acceptable response, it’s a problem! it’s more effective and humane to surprise the horse with one strong aid if he ignores a light one than to subject him to repeated nagging, driving, and pulling. Ten we must quiet the aids when they are not needed. in other cases, tightness through the horse’s neck, poll, and jaw blocks the energy. if he is to loosen, he must relearn how to respond to a soft feel in his mouth, and the rider must resist the temptation to pull. At first it may feel as if the horse has lost his steering: He may be so accustomed to strong rein aids that he tunes out anything less. Such a horse may benefit from simple ground exercises that instill the desire to yield to pressure. A horse that learns to give to pressure cannot be stiff. if we can salvage even one horse from failure and recreate a willing equine partner, isn’t that the ultimate form of recycling? ▲



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Who’s YoUR daddY? Top breeders explain how they choose stallions for their mares By Amber Heintzberger

4 InsIde UsdF Be the nail By Lloyd Landkamer

6 RIngsIde dream Teams By Jennifer O. Bryant

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UsdF deConsTRUCTed governance and structure at a glance

18 ClInIC so You Tink You Can dance? By Sally Silverman

22 hIsToRICal ConneCTIon dressage Is 4 everybody By Kim Sodt

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26 hoRse-healTh ConneCTIon Canter Rhythms, oddities, and Illusions By Hilary M. Clayton, BVMS, PhD, Diplomate ACVSMR, MRCVS

30 spoRT-hoRse ConneCTIon From Field to FeI: Te Young-horse Years By Scott Hassler with Emily Covington

In eveRY IssUe 8 memBeR ConneCTIon 12 heads Up 52 sponsoR spoTlIghT 58 shop @ X 62 USDF ConneCtion sUBmIssIon gUIdelInes 62 UsdF oFFICe ConTaCT dIReCToRY 63 adveRTIsIng IndeX

36 ClUB ConneCTIon California, here We Come By Colleen Scott

54 RevIeWs Read, Watch, and learn By Jennifer O. Bryant

54 all-BReeds ConneCTIon spotlight: International sporthorse Registry and oldenburg Registry na 64 The TaIl end Cross-Training adventure By Cynthia Smith

on oUR CoveR Marion Dresel-O’Connor, who operates Cocolalla Creek Sport Horses in northern Idaho, is the 2011 Adequan/USDF Dressage Sport Horse Breeding Breeder of the Year. Pictured is her 2002 RPSI stallion Radikal (Rotspon - Weltskandal, by Weltmeyer), whose successful offspring include Rabenschwarz, Rio Rio, Rio Rima, Rajani, and Rad Safari. Photo courtesy of Marion Dresel-O’Connor.

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he past season has shown me the meaning of this wellknown proverb—and how it can be taken to even a further level. USDF is in the process of reaching out on a level like never before. Te Peer to Peer Commission, a program established in 2010 and headed by Region 5 director Heather Petersen, has provided great insights. its purpose is to solicit input from competitors as to how to make dressage shows more appealing. Among the suggestions: age and experience divisions for both horse and rider, qualifications for moving up or down the levels, and “rider tests” that emphasize the rider’s skills and abilities over those of the horse. Some have suggested making dressage shows “less formal” by allowing more casual wear during most competitions, reserving championships for full “dress up” time. At this year’s Fei north American Junior and Young Rider Championships, casual attire was permitted because of the extreme heat, and the dress code drew many positive comments. Many liked the look and asked why we do not allow such attire at national shows. Te points raised are important ones, but we still need more. Please help by sending your dressage-competition ideas to peertopeer@usdf.org. For many years, dressage enthusiasts have talked about developing a national championships. USDF is working hard to make that concept a reality. Like any new project, it needs the support of the dressage community. other breeds and disciplines have shown that this can be done

successfully through the input of the membership. Tis is where we ask you to be the “nail”—to step forward in support of this concept. USDF secretary Janine Malone is working hard to make this vision a reality and welcomes your ideas. She can be reached at jemrph@aol.com. Tese nails are not “self-installing.” We need ideas from everyone in order to build these programs. We cannot have root-cause thinking perceived as hindsight but, rather, as a way to bring new ideas into the picture. Tus the need for you to share ideas and give input. We all recognize the need to deliver to the dressage community programs that are highly valued. Finally, the USDF must continue to expand its educational programs. We need to have programs that recognize the continued development of riders and trainers who have proven themselves by successfully developing horses through the levels. Tere could be titles and designations to indicate that a rider or a trainer—either professional or amateur—has successfully developed horses from the beginning up to the highest levels of the horse’s ability. We need these “nails,” which will show future owners and riders the proper choices they make in both their and their horses’ development. Te USDF is taking on some big and important tasks, and it wants to do them right. Tat’s why we’re asking for your input. ideas instead of criticism will help pave the way. Be the nail—the baseline where strong programs are developed. Tis is the new theme we must be thinking. ▲

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Prix-level Connemara/ Toroughbred cross Seldom Seen and his partner, Lendon Gray. Te talented and versatile little gray horse transformed our notions of what a “real” dressage horse looks like. Seldom Seen was inducted into the Roemer Foundation/ USDF Hall of Fame in 2005. Tis December, his rider joins him in that honor. Surely there can have been no better partner for Seldom Seen than Gray, whose affection for small horses and for young riders is legendary. Actually, Gray likes horses of all breeds, and she has made it her life’s work to show riders how dressage can improve any horse or pony. Watching the video of Seldom Seen’s multifaceted retirement performance at Dressage at Devon (you’ll find the video link in the digital edition of USDF Connection, in our “Historical Connection” salute to Gray), i was struck by the depth of the level of trust, skill, and simple camaraderie between horse and rider. it was obvious that they enjoyed their work and enjoyed being together. i envy Gray for having had that kind of bond with a horse. i’ve had rewarding relationships with horses, but never one quite that special. it’s a rare and beautiful thing. So if you have such a bond with your own horse, or if you’ve made a heavenly breeding match and produced a dazzling foal, celebrate it!

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atches made in heaven. Perfect partnerships. Made for each other. Whatever your preferred expression, it’s what many of us are looking for in life, both in love and dressage. Professional trainers must play the hands they’re dealt, of course, but still they may dream of the super horses that will cross their paths and help them to realize their goals. And most youth and amateurs yearn for a special equine partner they can click with—a unique bond that makes even the quiet, everyday moments memorable and meaningful. in the breeding realm, a perfect match is one that produces an offspring greater than the sum of its parts. Te foal has its sire’s and dam’s best qualities, and then some. Tis kind of “nick” doesn’t happen all the time, but when it does, it can be the achievement of a lifetime for a hardworking breeder. As three well-known sport-horse breeders point out in this month’s cover story about choosing a stallion for your mare (“Who’s Your Daddy?”, p. 42), one breeder’s idea of perfect may differ from another’s. Breeder A may strive to produce versatile mounts with amateur-friendly temperaments. Breeder B may dream of seeing his or her horse canter down center line in an olympic Games. Tese two breeders’ criteria, selection of breeding stock, and markets are likely to be very different. Tat’s why, whether you’re breeding or buying, it pays to set goals and to understand a breeding program’s focus. Some horses are outstanding enough, and their bonds with their riders strong enough, that they become horsey-household names in their own right. (Tink about it: Most well-known riders past and present are associated with one great horse.) one such dream team was the Grand

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member connection Kudos for the Judges i enjoyed Charlotte Bredahl Baker’s article, “Have Mercy on the Judges” (“Te Judge’s Box,” october). As a competitor and a judge, i share Charlotte’s perspective of having been on both sides of C, and i have to echo her response to the question “Are judges too tough?” As a competitor, i have not always been happy with the scores i’ve received for a ride; yet i learned early on that, more often than not, the judge was right on. i took the comments to heart, strengthened the weak areas in my training, and enjoyed better scores on my next rides. As a judge, nothing is more difficult than giving a string of sixes and below to a horse/rider team because they are not prepared for the test. But it is as though the sun has come out and bathed everything in a golden light when you see a welltrained, athletic horse and a wellprepared rider put in a test where you can award eights, nines, and tens.

Judges are helping to preserve the principles of a centuries-old form of riding, and that is a duty and a labor of love that we don’t take lightly. to quote Josef Knipp, “We must be humble, for we are judging God’s creatures.” And i think it is from this perspective that judges perform their job. Amy Jablonovsky Fort Collins, CO While not a judge or professional, i volunteer often at our licensed shows and get to see a wide variety of rides. Charlotte did say that everyone has a bad day and a bad ride. However, it doesn’t take a pro to tell that a competitor is struggling at the level he or she is riding. Having shown at licensed shows, i know how expensive they are. Why would riders show at this level of competition if their scores continue to be dismal? Wouldn’t the money be better spent taking more lessons or practicing the skills at schooling shows? if riders like showing at big

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and exciting places like licensed shows, then i guess it’s their money to spend. But if trainers are pressing riders to show where they aren’t ready, that’s another issue. if i have learned anything these past years, it’s to be brutally honest with myself about my ability and that of my horse. i volunteer often in the cold, heat, wet, and wind. i know how hard it is for the judges. no way you’re doing this for the money. it’s very clear that you love horses and love dressage. i know you’re not out to “get me” or any rider. You’re there to remind me i need to work harder. Keep up the good work! Trish Conk Winchester, VA After reading “Have Mercy on the Judges,” i thought i’d write in to share a suggestion for my fellow adult-amateur riders: Volunteer to scribe! if you’re intimidated by the idea, start at the local schooling-show level until you’re comfortable. i guarantee it will be an eye-opener, and it will give you the opportunity to see clearly why high, low, and mediocre scores are given for each movement. i have been scribing for about 20 years. i have yet to write for a judge who did not honestly want to see each rider do well. Tey love to be able to give a 9 and are disappointed when things don’t go well and they have to give a low mark. Like most of us, i’ve done my share of complaining about “the judging,” but since scribing, i’d like to think that i can now take a judge’s comments and scores as they were intended: a learning opportunity from a knowledgeable source. So give scribing a try. not only will it support your local dressage club, but it will also change your perspective on judges and judging for the better. Allison Turner Selbyville, DE Charlotte Bredahl Baker’s article on judging was a nice reminder to both riders and judges of the “humanness” still remaining in the sport. We are all

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More on Year-End Awards i am writing in response to Ann S. Reilly’s letter that compares aspects of hunter/jumper and dressage competition (“Member Connection,” September). i have been an active competitor in both disciplines for many years. Although i agree with a number of Dr. Reilly’s points, i believe she misunderstands methods used to tabulate yearend awards in dressage and is missing some important points in making the comparison with hunter/jumper awards. Dressage year-end awards are determined by a median rather than an average score, as stated

by Dr. Reilly. Tis is a subtle but very important difference. Tis system rewards consistency. in my experience, when a horse is consistently scoring in a certain range, a small number of scores from a judge who “doesn’t like your horse” is unlikely to have a big impact on the results. Te system even includes a drop score, which means a single bad ride won’t count. With this system in place, i am able to show my young dressage horse in only two competitions every year in order to qualify for the regional championships and earn enough scores to receive a ranking in USDF Horse of the Year standings. Tis not only keeps my young horses fresh and happy; it also helps my pocketbook. in contrast, the hunter/jumper year-end awards are based on accumulated points over the competition year, which often means that “He who shows more wins.” Riders who compete week after week accumulate more points and generally win more year-end awards.

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Although there are things we could learn from the hunter/jumper world (like fun parties and a relaxed atmosphere), year-end awards systems aren’t one of them. in fact, i believe the USDF system is one of the best out there in the horse world for fairly determining annual rankings without encouraging riders to over-show their horses. Barb Crabbe, DVM Beavercreek, OR

Beyond the Call of Duty At the Colorado Horse Park for the Rocky Mountain Dressage Society’s championship show on September 24, i found out just how much a showmanagement team can make a competitor’s life better. Show managers Heather Petersen and her mother, Anne, were forced to demonstrate impressive multitasking skills when i stumbled into their very busy office, holding my mangled left hand after my horse sat back on the lead as i tried to tie her. Tey literally saved my fingers so that i will be able to hold my reins again. Heather grabbed a towel with one hand and her radio with the other, applying pressure to the blood vessels of the hand while she calmly radioed the eMt to move quickly. Within minutes, these two able ladies got my husband on the phone, got transport arranged for me, and made sure that my horses were fed and well cared for. But the best thing they did was get me to the eR in record time so that appropriate treatment could be given to keep my fingers attached and functional in the future. Tanks to the fast action of this superb show-management team, i will turn down the center line again soon, giving and feeling those reins with every stride my horse takes. i am grateful beyond words, and i hope i will have the privilege of showing with you again. Mimi W. Junick Sandia Park, NM Editor’s note: Heather Petersen is also the USDF Region 5 director.

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CompetItIon

t was a mission accomplished for the US dressage team of Steffen Peters riding Weltino’s Magic, Heather Blitz on Paragon, Marisa Festerling with Big tyme, and Cesar Parra aboard Grandioso. Tey had headed to the Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico, october 16-19, with a goal of achieving a team gold medal and the hopes of some individual medals.

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Pan Ams was his first time representing his new country. He finished on 69.526 percent and 72.000 percent on Grandioso, an eleven-year-old Westfalen gelding owned by Michael and Sarah Davis. Festerling said of the experience: “i am extremely happy and proud of our team, the whole support staff, and our coaches. to get here is an enormous accomplishment for

TEAM GOLD: US medalists Cesar Parra, Heather Blitz, Marisa Festerling, and Steffen Peters

STRONG TEAMMATE: Team gold and individual silver medalists Paragon and Heather Blitz

in fact, they did just that, taking the gold in the team competition with a combined average score of 74.421 percent, ahead of Canada (70.413) and Colombia (69.632). Colombia just edged out the host country, Mexico (68.386), for the bronze. in the individual competition, the riders ended in the same order they entered, with Peters winning gold on a score of 78.079 percent, Blitz claiming silver (77.184), and Festerling bronze (74.316). Peters, San Diego, CA, led from start to finish on the nine-year-old bay Westfalen gelding, owned by Jen Hlavacek. Te pair set a Pan Am Games record with their score of 80.132 percent in the team competition. in past team competitions, Peters’ score was crucial to the Americans’ placings; but this time around, his teammates helped him every step of the way. Blitz, Wellington, FL, scored 75.105 percent in the Prix St. Georges team competition and 77.184 in the intermediate i on the eight-year-old, eighteen-plus-hand Danish Warmblood gelding she’s owned since he was born. Festerling, Moorpark, CA, totaled 72.026 for the team and 74.316 individually in her first Pan Am Games. She has owned Big tyme, a ten-year-old Belgian Warmblood gelding, since he was four. Parra, Whitehouse Station, nJ, who formerly rode for Colombia, recently became a US citizen. His trip to the

every country and every rider that is here. no matter what happens, i will go away with that memory.” Before Peters rode his intermediate i Freestyle, the individual medal final, he commented, “i am excited that, no matter what happens today, a few medals will stay in the family.” US equestrian Federation dressage technical advisor Anne Gribbons was ecstatic with the results. “it is the best team we have ever sent,” she said. “it was also the strongest competition and the best organized. We certainly felt the pressure as the favorites. You come in with high expectations and then are worried about not living up to the expectations.” Well, they did live up to the expectations and then some. it was the first time in the history of the Pan American Games that one nation earned team gold plus all three individual medals in a single sport. —Diana De Rosa

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S equestrian team Foundation trustee Akiko Yamazaki (CA) and her Red Husky Foundation have given the USet Foundation a gift to enable the expansion of the US equestrian Federation’s Dressage Developing Program in 2012, the USeF announced in october. Te Dressage Developing Program is part of the USeF Dressage High Performance Program. Yamazaki’s gift will support seven developing clinics and two developing training camps with USeF developing coach Debbie McDonald, for those up-and-coming

American dressage horses and riders who show potential to represent the US in international competition. Te developing clinics will be held in Florida, new Jersey, and California. Te developing camps will be held in new Jersey and California, with invitations based on riders’ performances at developing clinics and in CDi competitions throughout the year. Yamazaki is perhaps best known as the owner of Steffen Peters’ mount Ravel, who won individual bronze at the 2010 Alltech Fei World equestrian Games in Kentucky.

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NEDA Volunteers Collect Hay for Flood Victims

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n late August, Hurricane irene pummeled much of the east Coast. Vermont and parts of eastern new York state experienced

the show ended, they had collected only 29 bales, tarlov said. But “Sunday, the last day of the show, was a complete surprise.

BuDDY, CAN YOu SPARE SOME HAY? Two unidentified donors bring a bale to the collection trailer at the NEDA Fall Festival

catastrophic flooding that left some horse and livestock owners literally cut off from road access and without enough hay to feed their animals. Relief efforts were soon under way, and the dressage community pitched in to help. trainer Claudia tarlov, who operates turtle Hollow Dressage in Colchester, Ct, helped to organize a hay drive at the new england Dressage Association Fall Festival in September in Saugerties, nY. She and her son, Chris, put the word out that they’d be accepting donated bales at the show for delivery to a hard-hit Vermont horse farm. Collections trickled in. Te day before

When i finished stewarding that afternoon, Chris was sitting in our four-horse head-to-head trailer, which was nearly full with 150 bales of hay! Riders, owners, and trainers continued to bring bales or asked us to pick up bales at their stalls. When we left, we had between 170 and 180 bales and were filled to capacity, including the truck bed. We also had been given bags of shavings and apples.” Tey embarked on the two-hour drive to Wilmington, Vt. “As we got closer, the scene started to change from a beautiful fall new england day to the aftermath of the floods. Wilmington left us speechless. Most of

the historic buildings in the town center are now condemned. it was hard to see this charming village looking like a combat zone. “We left the hay with Ann Brown of Brookside Stables, which is a lovely family riding farm for many disciplines. Ann told me how they started evacuating the horses for higher ground when the small river overflowed the banks and began to flood their field. By the time they led the last horse out, perhaps 30 minutes later, the water was up to their thighs. in one building, the water mark is at six feet.” According to tarlov, Brown’s farm lost not only hay but pasture fencing and the use of the pasture land itself, having been flooded with contaminated water. Sadly, this farm’s plight is not unique. But aid continues, tarlov said. “Te Vermont Horse Council e-mailed me to say that an increase in out-ofstate donations resulted from the neDA Fall Festival hay drive. My students have begun a second trailer collection for us to continue. Tis whole experience has brought out the best in many people. Despite the fact that irene was a horrific tragedy for many, there have been so many good things resulting from people working together.”

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he World Dressage Masters CDi5* Palm Beach (FL) returns January 26-29, 2012, at the Jim Brandon equestrian Center in West Palm Beach, sponsored by the international Polo Club Palm Beach.

2011 WINNERS: WDM Palm Beach medalists Tinne Vilhelmsson Silfven, Steffen Peters, and Tina Konyot

Te Palm Beach event is the only north American leg of the World Dressage Masters circuit, an invitation-only, Grand Prix-level competition that attracts top international talent vying for €100,000 in prize money per show. For tickets and schedule information, visit internationalpoloclub. com or call (561) 282-5334.

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attention 2011 awards recipients AwArDs noT picKeD up at the 2011 usDf salute Gala and Annual Awards Banquet in san Diego will be mailed out around the end of December. if you have not received your award by January 15, 2012, contact the usDf office.

succeed/usdf feI-level trainers’ Conference features Christoph hess usDf is pLeAseD To weLcome GermAn mAsTer cHrisTopH Hess as the 2012 presenter. join us January 16-17 at High meadow farm, Loxahatchee, fL, as he shares his philosophies and the demonstration horses and riders put them into practice. for attendance criteria and registration information, visit the usDf website. for a look at christoph Hess’s teaching style, visit usdf. org/e-TrAK.

university-accredited programs Are You LooKinG for onLine eDucATion opporTuniTies? Visit e-TrAK, usDf’s online learning center for dressage and equine education. usDf members can follow in-depth “TrAKs” for usDf university program credit or quick-study “TrAKs” for shorter, more focused topics. for a list of accredited topics, visit usdf. org/e-trak and log in. for a list of accredited activities and other online education opportunities, see the education/ calendar & events section of the usDf website.

farmVet/usdf adult Clinic series reGion 9 will be the next stop for Lilo fore and the farmVet/usDf Adult clinic series: March 3-4 at stormin’ G ranch, college station, TX. rider applications are being accepted through january 6, and auditor preregistration closes february 17. region 5 will follow on April 21-22 at Golden spike event center, ogden, uT. rider applications will be accepted through february 17, and auditor preregistration closes April 6. farmVet is offering usDf members a 5-percent discount on products ordered online. use the discount code fVusDf. Get a sneak peek at Lilo fore’s teaching style at usdf.org/e-trak.

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ccording to dressage olympian Carol Lavell, “For most riders, financial support becomes the ultimate hurdle.” “Fundraising—it’s needed by most equestrians in all disciplines. Te techniques are not now being taught, and who better to do it than Te Dressage Foundation (dressagefoundation.org),

whose very business is raising money, managing it, and giving it away,” said John Boomer, tDF past president and former Ceo. Developed by Boomer and dressage rider and philanthropist Karin Reid offield, tDF’s equestrian Fundraising School will welcome its inaugural class on January 3. Via webinars, a national

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faculty will teach students the finer points of fundraising and giving. Alumni will be eligible to apply for grants and scholarships from a tDF fund built from the accrued tuition money, and tDF staff and advisors will offer guidance in preparing and presenting proposals to donor prospects, development director Melissa Filipi said.


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So You Tink You Can Dance? Our series on creating a freestyle concludes. Tis month: Te competitive debut.

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over the past three issues, we’ve shadowed Juliano and freestyle designer terry Ciotti Gallo as they created a Fourth Level freestyle for Juliano’s Hanoverian gelding, Wildest Dream, and then through the practice and refinement stages with Juliano’s trainer and coach, George Williams. now we’re ready to follow Juliano and

SHALL WE DANCE? Fourth Level Freestyle partners Betsy Juliano and her horse Wildest Dream

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After four months of practice, it was time for Juliano, of Middlefield, oH, to debut her freestyle, choreographed to a medley of Barry White and other soul tunes. “i felt as prepared as i could be for riding it the first time,” Juliano says. “i knew there would be a difference between performing in a test situation and riding it at home, so i tried to inventory what was new and what wasn’t and keep reminding myself about the things that i already knew well. i also knew that riding a freestyle for the first time would be a completely new experience.” Meticulous by nature, Juliano doesn’t like surprises. So a good part of Williams’ preparation process entailed helping his student map out every second of the ride, including contingency plans for CD timing issues or unexpected horse responses. But riding the freestyle did bring Juliano one surprise, this one welcome: how much she enjoyed the experience. “it went very well. i earned a [score of ] 68.667 percent, and i had a wonderful time,” she says. “When i raised my hand and the announcer loaded the CD into his hard drive, i didn’t panic.” Her lone mistake, she says, resulted from miscalculating where in the arena Wilhelm needed to be. in his role as coach, Williams had counseled Juliano to take her time in the ring. “We talked about the fact that it is human nature to try to stay ahead of the movement the first time and end up rushing through the ride,” he says. “Betsy was very prepared, and there was less rushing than i have sometimes seen with other riders.” Tough Williams confesses that he was a “nervous wreck” at that

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By Sally Silverman ore than a year after adultamateur rider Betsy Juliano began the process of preparing for her first freestyle competition, she rode down center line at the Wellington (FL) Dressage Classic iii in May 2011. it had been a long journey and, for the music-loving Juliano, a fulfilling experience.

“Wilhelm” as they take their freestyle into the competition arena for the first time—and later, to reflect on the experience. We’ll conclude by taking a look at what might be in store for the future of freestyle.


first show, Juliano heeded his advice to “slow down and feel the rhythm through the ride.” As Williams explains, “Sometimes the rider is so focused on the music that they aren’t preparing the horse enough for the movements. to prepare for that, we’ll have the music play when we are doing other work. Te rider gets used to hearing the music but can concentrate on preparing for movements and ensuring that the horse is listening to the aids.” As an example, he says, “it’s easy to forget the true preparation for the canter half-pirouettes in competition. After the first ride, the rider frequently appreciates the need to prepare even more, and those details can be refined.”

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Lessons Learned Since that first ride, Juliano has been working on how to position herself so that she is ready for the next movement: “Tat preparation can only come from riding it over and over again,” she says. She has also varied the ending of the choreography because Wilhelm has a very good memory. “once he’s learned the choreography, he likes to start editing it. For example, the original choreography calls for an extended trot down center line and halt at G. He gets strong on that center line because he thinks it’s fun. So now i start from the corner and go across the diagonal, then meet the center line so that he doesn’t anticipate. Soon i will probably need to change the ending again.” “Wilhelm’s freestyle has energized me as rider,” Juliano says, “partly because it is something that i personally have always looked forward to doing. it’s a big joy for me to achieve this important goal.” in addition, “Te process has been very illuminating. it has made me integrate things i normally take for granted: the horse’s strengths; my strengths; my horse’s gaits, temperament, and even personality. i think that when you add something different to your training and your goals, it takes you in a different direction. it actually improves your riding.”

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clinic Juliano hopes that more dressage riders will consider accomplishing a freestyle goal, whatever their level. “if i had a horse at the lower levels right now,” she says, “i would definitely do it. i think that we have so many great resources in our country—people such as terry—and i think we have to make sure that riders who want to de-

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velop freestyles at whatever level can do so.” She also encourages people to pursue freestyle on their own, even if they don’t have the resources to hire a professional designer. When it comes to dressage to music, once is not enough for Juliano: She has already chosen some music for her twelve-year-old, Prix St. Georges-

level Hanoverian, Ducasse. We wish her—and you—the best in the creative journey. ▲ Sally Silverman is a lifelong equestrian pursuing her passion for dressage. A freelance writer, her work regularly appears in Dressage today and other horse- and dog-related publications.

The Future of Freestyle

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xel Steiner, of San Marcos, CA, has been involved in freestyle since its inception in dressage competition, including participating in the early Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) discussions about bringing freestyle to those levels of competition. An FEI 5* judge, he has judged at the top levels of the sport, including World Cup Dressage Finals and Olympic Games. “I think we all realized that freestyle was the next step up,” Steiner says. “It has certainly put [dressage] much more on the map, and some people feel it is the reason we are still in the Olympics.” (Dressage wasn’t much of an Olympic spectator draw until freestyle, an entertaining crowd-pleaser even for the casual spectator, was introduced at the 1996 Atlanta Games.) In the future, Steiner would like to see “a bit of a ladder and a goal” established for freestyle competition, perhaps going beyond the current US Equestrian Federation rule requiring the achievement of a minimum score at the level in order to be eligible to ride a freestyle. “The goal should not necessarily be the Olympics, but maybe a really big freestyle show. The lower levels are where to learn how to put a freestyle together, how to present it, get comfortable with it, and get some ingenuity into it.” As the minimum-score requirement tries to emphasize, riding a freestyle in competition “is only appropriate for the people who can truly present the quality of riding. We can’t have good freestyle without good technique and performance,” Steiner says. Although top riders surely feel some pressure to continually raise the bar, Steiner advises that a bit less difficulty, done really well, trumps more difficulty, poorly executed. “If everything comes together—the quality of the riding, with a clever choreography that fits the horse and a rider who interprets it—then we really have a dance,” he says. “That’s what separates good freestyle from not so good. It sounds quaint, but they have to seem to be dancing together.” Designer Terry Ciotti Gallo, of Winter Springs, FL,

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is also encouraged by the improvements. “In the beginning, riders were putting their freestyles together at the last minute, and their musical selections really didn’t have much relation to the horse’s movements,” she says. “In fact, it wasn’t uncommon to need the sound booth to fade out the music on the center line because the riders simply did not plan well.” Today, she says, riders are more savvy about selecting music that suits their horses’ gaits. Most now make a real effort to stick to one musical genre for a freestyle and to interpret the music through their choreography. However, Gallo hopes that music editing will become more meticulous. Her analogy: “It is like beautifully turning out your horse for a show, but your own clothes are wrinkled, your boots are dull, and your hair is sticking out everywhere. After you have worked so hard to train and prepare, you should show well and polish it off with smooth editing.” Music choices for freestyle themselves have broadened considerably in recent years, Gallo says; no longer do competitors feel confined to the early ubiquitous classical, patriotic marches, show tunes, or Hooked on Swing selections. “Some ground was broken using other forms, but they were eviscerated, synthetic-sounding elevator rock,” Gallo says. “The real revolution came when Debbie [McDonald] and Brentina opened the window to a whole new world by using big-sounding, hand-clapping soul, rock, and blues. We now hear a bit more vocals, though I still think riders need to be judicious in their use; and all forms of contemporary sounds are being chosen.” “As long as we begin to think more of freestyle as dancing with the horse,” says Steiner, “we are on the right track. Even if I close my eyes, I should be able to tell that something special is taking place, such as an extension or a pirouette. Those are the dots on the i’s in musical interpretation. And that’s where the scores come up.”


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Dressage is 4 everybody Meet Lendon Gray, the 2011 Roemer Foundation/USDF Hall of Fame inductee By Kim Sodt

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his year’s Roemer Foundation/ USDF Hall of Fame inductee is widely known as an advocate for youth and ponies—all equine breeds, actually—in dressage. in fact, the best known of her pint-sized partners, the 14.2-hand Connemara-Toroughbred cross gelding Seldom Seen, has been a Hall of Famer since 2005. We’re referring, of course, to olympian Lendon Gray, whose Gleneden

Dressage in Bedford, nY, has been home to numerous top dressage horses over the years and whose working-student program has produced some of today’s top riders and competitors, the best known of whom is 2008 olympian Courtney King Dye. in recent years, many of the headlines concerning Gray have been about her Dressage4Kids organization and its annual show, Lendon’s Youth Dressage Festival, which

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tests horsemanship knowledge as well as equestrian skill. Somehow Gray also found the time to complete a stint as Ceo of the philanthropic organization Te Dressage Foundation. And she remains an advocate for instructor/trainer education through her work as an examiner in the USDF instructor Certification Program.

Growing up on Horseback Corinne Fentress Gray placed her younger daughter on a horse before she could walk. Young Lendon and her older sister, Marshall, shared the family pony—although as Lendon tells it, it was Marshall who was the more serious rider at the time. Growing up in Maine in the 1950s, the Grays had limited equestrian opportunities, so they did a bit of everything, from english equitation to driving, Lendon recalls. When Lendon was seven, Corinne Gray established the Penobscot Pony Club, the first US Pony Clubs affiliate in the area. A whole new world opened up for Lendon and Marshall, who began to focus on the sport of eventing. With the Appaloosa Shavano’s Pride, Lendon moved steadily up the eventing ladder, using her newfound aptitude for flatwork to grab ribbons. At a Pony Club clinic, the Gray sisters were invited to train with the US equestrian team three-day squad. Lendon reached the advanced level but left the USet training roster in 1971, fear of a bad fall having left her nervous about eventing competition. Marshall remained, training with the late legendary US eventing coach Jack Le Goff until an illness sidelined her competitive riding career. in 1967, Lendon Gray enrolled in Sweet Briar College (VA), attracted by the strong riding program at the small women’s college. She majored in Greek and Latin but planned a career with horses—what kind of career, she wasn’t quite sure. After her graduation in 1971, the college asked her to become its hunter-seat instructor, and Gray took the job.

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Dressage Takes Center Stage eventually Gray decided to move on from Sweet Briar, and she found a position working for breeder Peggy Whitehurst in Alabama. Gray started Whitehurst’s mare Crown Juel in eventing. After a successful year at novice level, Whitehurst reconsidered the mare’s career and suggested that her trainer explore dressage instead of eventing. By the end of the following year, Gray and Crown Juel were the American Horse Shows Association (now US equestrian Federation) Second Level senior champions—and Gray was hooked on dressage. While in Maine for the summer, Gray met a dressage trainer named Michael Poulin, who had just returned from the American Dressage institute in Saratoga Springs, nY. (He would go on to ride on two olympic teams.) Poulin became Gray’s first official dressage instructor, and he helped her to reach the Prix St. Georges level with Crown Juel. Another big break for Gray came in the form of Beppo, a Grand Prixlevel Holsteiner owned and ridden by Michigan-based dressage rider Michael Sutton. Sutton’s brother Geoff, a hunter rider from tennessee, had met Gray in his forays to the Whitehurst farm for clinics. When Michael Sutton died suddenly, Geoff Sutton had the task of locating a new rider for his late brother’s horse. Several top riders were eager to take over the ride on Beppo, and Geoff Sutton consulted with Whitehurst and with dressage notable Maj. Gen. Jonathan Burton. Both recommended Gray. in February 1978, Sutton asked Gray if she would be willing to try to qualify Beppo for that year’s upcoming dressage World Championships. Although Gray had never even seen a Grand Prix test performed live, she agreed to the challenge. Te pair had just a few months to prepare for the qualifier. Gray embarked on an intense Grand Prix crash with Poulin: daily lessons on Beppo and other horses, accompanied by

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long hours studying dressage books and video footage. Te hard work paid off: Tat summer, Gray and Beppo headed to europe. Tey represented the US at the World Championships and took part in other european dressage competitions. Gray’s international career would gain momentum over the next two decades. She was a member of the US dressage squad at the 1980 alternate olympics in Goodwood, england, riding Beppo; the 1988 Seoul olympic Games with Later on; and the 1991 Dressage World Cup Final in Paris (Later on). nationally, Gray continued to rake in the awards, as well. Always open to

riding equines of all breeds and sizes, she gained a reputation for successfully training and showing ponies, Arabians, and other “nontraditional” mounts to the highest levels of dressage. She earned numerous USDF Horse of the Year awards at all levels, from training through Grand Prix. She won five gold medals at US olympic Festivals on five horses of varying breeds, one of which was Seldom Seen, a Grand Prix-level, 14.2-hand Connemara-Toroughbred gelding. other well-known equine partners have included the Connemara-Toroughbred cross gelding Last Scene and the Dutch Warmblood stallion idocus.

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not surprisingly, Gleneden Dressage became a sought-after destination for serious students of dressage. Te first student of Gray’s to receive big-time attention was Gwyneth McPherson, who won the individual gold medal at the 1987 north American Young Riders’ Championships. Besides McPherson and Dye, other well-known students Gray has helped to develop include dressage pros Christopher Hickey, nancy Later, elizabeth Britten Hendrix, Alison Sader Larson, elisabeth Austin, and Jessica Rizzi. Gray’s work as an instructor and as an examiner in the USDF instructor Certification Program evolved into a new direction and focus for her dressage career: helping all riders, and especially youth, to learn correct equitation and horsemanship basics, similar to those she had acquired through Pony Club. in 1999, she established the northeast Junior/Young Rider Dressage Championships, later renamed Lendon’s Youth Dressage Festival, an annual competition that tests kids’ theoretical and horseman-

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ship knowledge as well as their riding skill. She is the founder of the nonprofit organization Dressage4Kids (dressage4kids. com), which organizes educational and competitive events for youth, including the Youth Dressage Festival. Gray has also found the time to serve YOUTH ADVOCATE: as a committee member or With a young winner at Lendon’s Youth Dressage chair for numerous equine Festival organizations, among them the USDF, the US equestrian Federation, and the US equestrian team. She helped oversee and was instrumental in the development of the USeF Dressage Seat Medal program, which focuses on dressage equitation; and the USDF Young Rider Graduate Program, a “bridge to the pros” for former Young Rider competitors. She continues to teach, speak, and give clinics worldwide. Many students of dressage have read her book, Lessons with Lendon, a compilation of a longtime dressage-training series in Practical Horseman magazine. Gray’s induction into the 2011 Roemer Foundation/USDF Hall of Fame showcases the many significant contributions she has made toward the growth and development of the sport of dressage in America. Trough her dedication and devoted energies in improving all riders and horses, she has and continues to provide numerous opportunities for others to learn and improve. ▲ Kim Sodt is a USDF senior educationprograms coordinator and the liaison to the USDF Historical Recognition Committee.

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Canter Rhythms, oddities, and illusions When it comes to assessing canter rhythm, you can’t always believe your eyes By Hilary M. Clayton, BVMS, PhD, Diplomate ACVSMR, MRCVS

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’m sure you know that the canter is a three-beat gait. But it is less well known that, within the three-beat canter rhythm, there can be variations that affect our perception of the aesthetics of the horse’s movement. Let’s start by reviewing the basics. in the canter, the footfalls of one diagonal pair are synchronized. Te order of footfalls is: 1) trailing hind, 2) diagonal pair, and 3) leading foreleg. Te rhythm of the canter is that of the three footfalls occurring as a triplet, followed by a longer interval (including the stance phase of the leading foreleg and the moment of suspension) before the first footfall of the next stride: 1 – 2 – 3 ------- 1 – 2 – 3 ------- 1 – 2 – 3 Te suspension phase occurs at the end of the interval between the number-3 beat and the next number-1 beat. typically it occupies only about 1 percent of the stride in collected canter and as much as 15 percent of the stride in extended canter. Consequently, the

interval between beat 3 and beat 1 is a little longer in extended canter. When i measured the time between the three beats of canter in different horses, it became apparent that horses differ somewhat in their coordination patterns. of course, the canter tempo and rhythm may be affected by things like the size of the horse and the degree of collection or extension. to minimize these effects, i’ll describe the timing of the footfalls as percentages of the total stride time. Te first beat marks the start (0 percent) and end (100 percent) of each stride. Te second beat usually occurs close to 25 percent through the stride time, and the third beat occurs about halfway through the stride time. if we put the footfalls on a time scale, it would look like this:

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For a horse on the right lead, beat 1 is contact of the left hind, beat 2 is the simultaneous contacts of the right hind and left fore (the diagonal pair), and beat 3 is contact of the left fore. Te suspension phase occurs just before 100 percent. For the musically inclined, we can express the canter rhythm in 4/4 time as three beats followed by a rest:

in this notation, musical notes 1, 2, and 3 indicate the timing of the three footfalls. note 4 is a rest, so it’s silent. Te rest occupies the time interval between the third beat of one canter stride and the first beat of the next canter stride. note that the canter rhythm is not equivalent to the musical rhythm of 3/4 time (“waltz time”), which would produce a series of three beats repeated at regular intervals but without the longer (rest) interval between beat 3 and the next beat 1. Tis explains why the canter is not a good fit with waltz music, which is in 3/4 time.

Te musical staff above shows the rhythm of a waltz: with three notes spaced at equal time intervals, but without the longer interval between note 3 and the following note 1.

Figure 1. Video-still sequence of a horse with a lateral canter. Te horse is on the right lead, and the photos show the footfalls. We would expect the diagonal pair (in this case, right hind and left fore) to contact the ground at the same moment, but here they are clearly separated, with the left fore contacting the ground earlier than the right hind. Photo 1 shows the left-hind footfall. Note that the left forelimb is already well advanced and preparing to make contact with the ground. Photo 2 shows the footfall of the left forelimb. At this moment the right hind limb is swinging forward and is superimposed on the left hind limb. Photo 3 coincides with the right-hind footfall. Photo 4 is taken at the moment of the right-fore footfall. Tis horse has all four hooves on the ground simultaneously, which is rather unusual; more often, the left hind has lifted off before the right fore makes contact. I’ve added colored lines to emphasize how the lateral pairs of limbs are moving in parallel. Te left legs are shown in yellow, the right legs in pink.

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The Four-Beat Canter (or Is It?) A four-beat canter is one in which the footfalls of the diagonal pair occur separately. in other words, the diagonal footfalls are dissociated and the rhythm becomes impure. My research suggests that when a canter adheres to the 0 percent-25 percent-50 percent footfall timings, it is aesthetically pleasing. When the footfalls—especially the third one— are delayed, the canter appears less harmonious. A delayed third beat tends to fool the eye into thinking that the horse is four-beating. in fact, after slowing down videos of horses that give the impression of having a fourbeat canter, i almost always find that the rhythm is actually three-beat; the four-beat appearance is an optical illusion. When a cantering horse looks or feels like he’s four-beating, the rider needs to think about hastening the forward swing of the leading forelimb so that its footfall will occur earlier. Te canter that looks four-beat often has footfall timings that look like the following diagram, with the third beat occurring after the midpoint (50 percent) of the stride:

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Tis diagram shows the typical footfall timings for a horse that appears to be four-beating at canter but that actually has a three-beat rhythm. note that beat 3 occurs after 50 percent of the stride—the real issue with the rhythm.

The Lateral Canter Te type of canter that really does show a four-beat rhythm is the “lateral” canter. Tis impurity is somewhat analogous to a lateral or “pacing” walk in that the fore and hind limbs on the same side of the horse’s body swing forward more or less synchronously.

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horse-health connection Te photos on page 26 are taken from a video of a horse with a lateral canter. Te problem is initiated when the trailing forelimb leaves the ground too early, which precipitates its footfall. As a result, the diagonal footfalls are dissociated and the canter has a four-beat rhythm, with the front footfall occurring earlier. Te footfall timings of the horse shown in the photo sequence are as follows:

As the diagram shows, there are four distinct footfalls within 50 percent of the stride, and these footfalls are almost equally spaced in time. Te interval between the second and third beats represents the diagonal dissociation, which is quite large in this horse. However, when we observe such a canter, our eyes find it easy to ignore

this type of four-beating, even though the lateral coordination of the limb movements is quite obvious. Some horses have a natural tendency to move with a lateral rhythm in canter, but i have also seen horses that developed a lateral canter as the result of an external problem, such as an ill-fitting saddle that put pressure on the long back muscles. When the poorly fitting saddle was replaced with one that fit correctly, the canter reverted to a normal rhythm. interestingly, a lateral canter and its corresponding four-beat rhythm have the same footfall sequence as the walk. Te horse in the photos in this article is on the right lead. Starting with the trailing (left) hind limb, the footfall sequence is left hind, left fore, right hind, right fore—same as it would be if he were walking. it’s difficult for our eyes to distinguish the individual footfalls of a cantering horse because they occur so quickly. After analyzing numerous slow-motion videos of cantering hors-

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es, i’ve come to realize that the input from our eyes and the processing in our brains don’t always lead us to correct conclusions about the rhythm of the canter. Te lateral limb-coordination pattern is, however, easily recognized and is usually symptomatic of a four-beat rhythm that will be apparent if you look carefully at the movements in slow motion. on the other hand, the canter that we more often identify as “four-beating” often has a threebeat rhythm. ▲

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From Field to Fei: Te Young-Horse Years Part 8: Te five-year-old year By Scott Hassler with emily Covington

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s part of our continuing series on developing the young dressage horse, we will now talk about the horse’s five-year-old year.

We should have a good, solid foundation from the work we put in place during the horse’s four-year-old year, as i discussed in last month’s issue. At five, your horse should be a lot more mature and reliable in terms of consistent work. His muscle tone should be quite nice now. He’s properly conditioned and ready for the next stage in his athletic development.

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FIVE-YEAR-OLD STAR: Ulla Parker rides the GOV mare Biscaya (Johnson/Argentinus/ Goldstern), owned by Nancy Holowesko of Crosiadore Farm, at the 2011 Markel/USEF National Young Horse Dressage Championships. Biscaya demonstrates the fitness and athleticism required for the FEI Five-Year-Old tests. Here, she shows a beautifully uphill and expressive canter and a happy expression in her work.

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With a five-year-old that’s been brought along correctly, we can now start to look at what i call “mature” dressage. one of the main focuses at this age is the introduction of true alignment: When you ride a shoulder-in, for example, you “own” exactly where all the horse’s body parts are— the degree of bend, the tracking of the legs, and the lateral (left to right) and longitudinal (back to front) balance. You should be able to tweak the alignment when you need to, for a little more angle in the shoulder-in, a little more or less tempo, or a little more collection. You are working toward developing your five-year-old’s pushing power (impulsion) and also his carrying and collecting power. Some of the terms we have in dressage are either too simple or too vague. “Collection” is one. Let’s say you want to ride collected canter on your nice five-year-old horse. You want to start with a beautiful, big, scopey canter. Collection does not imply cantering almost in place, like a pogo stick. Tis would be stiff and forced—an up-and-down, restricted, non-forward-thinking canter. Correct collection maintains the activity of the horse’s back, the animation

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and scope of the strides, and the expression of the gait while the horse carries more weight over his hind legs. Collection is a forward-thinking concept, not a “backward” concept. Terefore, collection is not an end unto itself. it should imply adjustability, fluidity, and forward-thinking, all while retaining the good quality of the horse’s gaits.

Strategize and Explore As i’ve discussed in previous articles in this series, it’s important for you to continually assess your young horse’s mental and physical development, and his strengths and weaknesses, so that you can tailor your training plan appropriately and develop a suitable strategy and goals. Ask yourself: is this a horse for the Fei Young Horse classes? Should i take extra time in developing him? is he better suited to the national-level dressage tests? Look at the test requirements. Te Fei Five-Year-old test, for example, asks for counter-canter followed by a simple change (through the walk), which may be one of the more difficult sequences in that test. if the Five-Yearold classes are your goal, then i might not start teaching flying changes yet. But the youngster with a good canter that is not doing the Young Horse classes is a good candidate to begin the flying changes. Tis brings up an important training point: We should not school counter-canter too much before teaching flying changes. Doing so is very counterproductive and confusing to the horse. once your horse understands counter-canter, you can start to teach a flying change. Do not school counter-canter for two years because you want to ride Second Level and not make a mistake, and only then introduce the flying change. i think flying changes should be started early. With a horse that has nice energy and good connection, you can also start half-steps or piaffe. i’m not saying that all horses should piaffe at age

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that is able to handle the demands of his work, supported by proper nutrition levels. i have said this before, but it is worth saying again: Horses are athletes and need to look like athletes, not as if they were just pulled out of the field, with hay bellies and no topline or muscle tone. Te five-yearold horse must look and be fit. Develop fitness and develop carrying power using your horse’s best gait. At this stage, don’t push the weaker gait too much. Address the

WORLD-CLASS FIVE-YEAR-OLD: Not every five-year-old is ready for the demands of the FEI Young Horse tests. One who was is the KWPN stallion Harmony’s Rousseau (Ferro/ Roemer/Homerus), shown winning the silver medal at the 2003 FEI World Championships for Young Horses, Verden, Germany, under Nicolette Van Lierop. Rousseau exemplifies the requirements needed to compete and win among the best in the world. Tis photo shows tremendous scope, expression, and power. Te horse moves through his whole body and also shows a beautifully content and focused expression.

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five, but there is nothing wrong with starting to explore these ideas with a five-year-old. in fact, you should explore these ideas. Tis is the year to ask your horse’s body to be fully in use and in function, available to you reliably. He should have a general understanding of these concepts at this point in his career.

other gaits, of course; but by utilizing his best gait to develop fitness, you will keep him confident. You want to maintain his spirit and his desire to work for you. He should have a pretty good work ethic by now, but a fiveyear-old should not be asked for an hour-long workout with steady, high concentration the whole time. i think a workout for a five-year-old horse should be somewhere between half an hour and 45 minutes with some walk breaks. [

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sport-horse connection Focus on the Future Continue to learn about your horse in this five-year-old year. in addition to his strengths and weaknesses, you can learn a lot about his reactions to your aids, the inclinations of his body positioning, and his abilities—all of which may remain pretty consistent as he progresses through the levels. You’ll learn how responsive he is, about his energy and half-halts, and how he handles collection and extension.

At five, you can start to ask for more impulsion in canter and trot, being careful of where your horse places his hind legs. if you find that he is really good behind, you can “go for it.” But if doing so is a little bit risky— say, if he has a tendency to go wide behind or to fall on the forehand— there’s no rush. Just ride shorter distances, such as two letters, in the medium trot and then rebalance him. As you explore these training concepts with your horse, keep in mind

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that he should learn to go from the lightest of aids. Use the pyramid of training in setting the goals of balance, self-carriage, and nice energy. Develop these so that he responds to subtle signals and light aids. You never want to feel that you are holding him up with heavy aids or through strength. Stay as far away from that as possible. Strive for a soft and consistent connection, with your horse yielding and bending nicely around your leg. (Remember, bend is not pulling the horse’s head around to one side!) You want your five-year-old to maintain the fluidity in transitions with impulsion. Finally, look for a happy expression. Tis year is a key transition to the more advanced dressage work that lies ahead. For success in the years to come, you will need a horse that responds to light aids and that enjoys his work. ▲ Coming in March: Our “Field to FEI” series concludes with a discussion of the six-year-old year.

Scott Hassler has been the US Equestrian Federation’s national young dressage-horse coach since 2006. He is a member of the USEF Dressage Committee, the USEF Breeding Committee, and the USEF Strategic Planning Committee, and co-chairs the USDF Sport Horse Committee. Te director of training at Hassler Dressage at Riveredge, Chesapeake City, MD, he has coached numerous champions from the FEI Young Horse classes to Grand Prix.

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California, Here We Come For the 2011 USDF convention, we’ll be in the home of the country’s biggest GMO By Colleen Scott Currently celebrating its forty-fifth year, CDS was set to host a special joint birthday party at the Welcome Reception november 30 at the 2011 Adequan/USDF national Convention and Symposium. With its rich history and many important contributions to Amer-

AMATEUR ACHIEVEMENT: Alison Williams and Lisa Brandman celebrate victory at a Regional CDS Chapter Adult Amateur Competition, a popular California Dressage Society offering

From travel grants for riders to compete on the east Coast, to the annual CDS Championship show, to amateur clinics funded by a state endowment, there is something for everyone under the CDS umbrella. And it’s a big umbrella. Te largest USDF group-member organization (GMo) in the country, CDS boasts 36 chapters and 3,900 members. “We try to offer something appropriate for everyone,” says Klump, “from the smallest chapter, with 25 members; to the biggest chapters, in San Diego and Los Angeles, with hundreds of members.”

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ican dressage, the GMo has much to celebrate. Let’s take a look back.

In the Beginning According to Klump, the history of CDS is partly what makes it unique. A USDF charter GMo founded in 1967—predating USDF itself—the club was the brainchild of seven energetic Californians with tremendous vision and foresight. As founding member and inaugural CDS president Susan Davidge wrote in the first issue of the CDS newsletter, Dressage Letters, the group

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sought to further the sport of dressage in the Golden State by facilitating “more competition and more instruction available to interested riders.” Joining Davidge in her efforts were Melanie Lofholm, Beverly Singleton Ryman, Lt. Col. Hans Moeller, Barbara Beck, Jim Forderer, and Susan Krusi Dyke. Te group held its founding meeting at the home of elizabeth Searle (later a USDF Lifetime Achievement Award recipient) and Hermann Friedlaender. Another noteworthy founding member is Hilda Gurney, who went on to win a team bronze medal at the 1976 olympics and to be inducted into the Roemer Foundation/USDF Hall of Fame. (Gurney is one of many American dressage A-listers who call CDS their GMo. olympians Sue Blinks, Charlotte Bredahl Baker, Steffen Peters [and wife Shannon, an Fei-level competitor], Kathleen Raine, and Guenter Seidel are members. numerous other Fei-level competitors are also current or former CDS members.) Te newly formed CDS soon became involved in even bigger things. As Paula Langan, who manages the CDS central office in Carmel Valley, explains, “CDS was involved in discussions regarding the forming of a national dressage association almost from the start.” Five CDS members attended the USDF founding meeting in 1973. one, Stephen Schwartz, then the

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Influencing the Future While serving a crucial role in developing the USDF, the founding members of CDS remained committed to their own organization, ultimately building the kinds of programs and opportunities that simply weren’t available in the United States in the late 1960s and early ’70s.

Langan credits the first group of CDS leaders with having incredible foresight. “ideas were structured loosely enough that they could be adapted over time as needed,” she says. “Tat’s why today, many of the CDS structures and programs remain similar to their beginnings.” Tose programs include judge training, championship-show divisions for amateur riders (originally called “non-Fei” in the days preceding US equestrian Federation amateur

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and open classification), a futurity for young dressage horses, championships for junior riders, an instructortraining program, GMo championships competition, and symposiums and clinics covering a wide range of topics. Many CDS programs served as the basis for similar regional and national programs that would be developed in other parts of the country as other GMos were created.

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With its wide-ranging geographic area, slate of activities, and number and diversity of members, CDS functions as a large not-for-profit organization. With a full-time office manager and a full-time assistant, the structure is in place not only to manage the many CDS programs, but also to provide executive assistance and leadership to the chapters, according to Klump. “Te original founding members understood that a large organization could achieve a lot of things by working collectively as a unit. Tat is one of our great strengths today,” Klump says. Te members of any CDS chapter have benefited from that strength, as the opportunities available to them are numerous and, in many cases, unique. one of the most well-attended and popular is the CDS Annual Championship Show, which requires qualifying scores and has lots of tough competition, including that for the

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EDUCATION: Ad/ams vie for slots in the CDS Amateur Clinic series. Susan Luniewski rides with Olympian Debbie McDonald.

coveted CDS Horse of the Year titles. in conjunction with that show, CDS now hosts a Young Horse Futurity for four-, five-, and six-year-olds. one of the longest-running events sponsored by CDS is the north and South Junior Championships, according to Langan. “For 22 years, these championships have offered a special, separate show just for juniors. Tey have all the qualifying, ribbons, and trophies of the year-end CDS Championships, but it is just for juniors and young riders. Tis year we added educational sessions and social fun parties to encourage fun and learning with competing,” Langan says. Another popular initiative is the CDS Amateur Clinic series. CDS sponsors three two-day clinics each year: one each in northern, central, and southern California. “each chapter may select an adult amateur from their chapter to ride in the clinic. each chapter pays in $150,” says Langan. “Te rider only pays for their own sta-

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bling and travel. our clinicians are top professionals like Debbie McDonald, Kathleen Raine, Rachel Saavedra, and Mette Rosencrantz. For 2012 it will be Jan ebeling.” Another offering for ad/ams is the Regional CDS Chapter Adult Amateur Competitions, a stepping-stone of sorts to the bigger open shows and an opportunity for riders to compete on a level playing field, to gain show mileage, and to get involved with their chapters. “Tere are three shows—one north, central, and south—held at designated existing open shows,” Langan says. “Riders must qualify to compete, but requirements are less than our year-end championships.” Te competition is further divided into elite and novice divisions, with elite riders having attended a CDS Championship Show and the novice rider not having done so.

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CDS and its programs would not be possible without what Langan calls passionate volunteers. “Tey step up year after year to run for the board, help at shows, and keep CDS a leader in dressage education,” she says. Tose volunteers also designed artwork for the forty-fifth anniversary, with the special commemorative logo being selected from 25 entries. Look for anniversary merchandise, meet CDS members, and help the GMo giant celebrate at the Welcome Reception at the USDF convention. oh, and feel free to do a little GMo networking. “our founders had great vision 45 years ago,” says Klump, “and the end result is that we have an incredible organization with a lot of synergy and ideas we can offer other GMos.” ▲



Who’s Your Daddy? Top breeders explain how they choose stallions for their mares

GENERATIONS OF EXCELLENCE: Te 2004 Oldenburg stallion Rashka (GP Raymeister – Tashka) has been a superstar for breeder/owner/rider Kenneth Borden (IL), winning five Adequan/USDF Horse of the Year titles and earning a record high score at his stallion testing. Tashka’s sire, the Holsteiner GP Raymeister (Rantares – Miss Nickel Annie), owned by Ginna Frantz (IL), has also earned multiple titles, including 2010 Adequan/USDF Intermediate II Horse of the Year with rider Yvonne Barteau. Dam Tashka (Opus – Bashka), also bred by Borden, received eight HOY titles between USDF and the ISR/Oldenburg registry. And Tashka’s sire, the Dutch Warmblood Opus (Idocus – Elite J. Adelian), owned by Borden, is also highly decorated, with an impressive stallion-testing score.

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erhaps you have a talented mare that you want a foal from, or maybe you’re still looking for the right mare to launch your breeding program. either way, your goal is the same: to produce a quality sport horse. even after you’ve found that perfect broodmare, your work is hardly over. now you have to try to find mr. right. you’ll undoubtedly page through magazines like this one, studying the glossy stallion ads with their gorgeous photos, detailed pedigrees, and competition records. you may already know which stallions and bloodlines are currently in vogue—but that doesn’t mean they’re right for your mare. to help you sort through the decision-making process, we asked three top sport-horse breeders to explain how they go about finding the perfect match.

Establish a Goal “if you’re a dressage person, you’re breeding for dressage horses; but what type of horse are you looking for?” asks Deborah Harrison, DVm, of San Juan Bautista, CA. “A lot of people, i think, don’t have a clear idea of what they want to produce.”

Before you even begin browsing the stallion ads, think about what segment of the market you’ll aim for, advises Harrison, who was ranked fifth in USDF’s 2009 Breeder of the year standings. A breeder of award-winning Dutch Warmbloods since 1981, she stands the stallions ijsselmeer ikepono (Vosmaer – Cadenza ster) and Lauwersmeer Laka (Farmer – gisela). recently her homebred Casanova (Lauwersmeer Laka – Abolien ster) claimed fourth place in the four-year-old division at the 2011 markel/USeF national young Dressage Horse Championships and was the USbred high-point winner. Do you want a nice, quiet amateur horse? Are you interested in participating in the Fei young Horse classes, or even aiming for grand Prix? maybe you want to establish a breeding program and develop the foundation stock for future generations. Harrison suggests that new and would-be breeders find a mentor—a knowledgeable breeding expert who is willing to help guide you through the process. Benefiting from his or her experience can save you time, money, and possibly frustration, she says. And, of course, you’ll want to educate yourself. research bloodlines and types of horses. go to sport-horse-breeding

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competitions and educational events. Look at what other breeders are producing. improving your eye for quality is important as you develop your breeding goals and plan.

Start with a Good Mare top breeders agree that it is essential to start with the best mare that you can find. An oK mare may produce a betterquality foal once in a while; but if you want to breed the best, it pays to be selective. Harrison says that her breeding program has been successful “largely because i was careful and started with very good mares from Holland; i am now on the fifth generation. it’s amazing how those mares come down through their daughters! People use whatever mare they have and try picking a stallion that will improve her, but the mare counts for more than 50 percent, so you want to start with the best mare possible.” Te first thing breeder Kenneth Borden Jr. considers when evaluating a potential broodmare is her pedigree. “genotype [genetic composition] is far more important than phenotype [observable characteristics],” says Borden, whose Little Bit Farm, Wilmington, iL, stands the approved stallions opus, masterpiece, and rashka. on USeF and USDF lists of leading breeders since 2006, Borden was the 2009-2011 Adequan/USDF Dressage Breeder of the year. “too many breeders look at how pretty the mare is and don’t seriously consider at least the last four generations in the pedigree,” Borden explains. “Te mares often will pro-

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duce more of their pedigree than their phenotype; type is last thing to be considered.” “People think they want whatever is the flavor of the month in terms of the stallion, but the mare is the most important part,” Borden concludes. “i’m mainly concerned with what she has produced in the past. But her topline and structure, especially that of the neck placement, are major considerations.”

“Very important is to choose a stallion that is equally strong in those things i want to keep because i don’t want to take away the things that are good about my mare,” Haralson continues. “my favorite is to pick a stallion that can improve on my mare’s weakest traits and hold on to her best traits; often they may even have the same ‘look.’” But breeding, of course, is not an exact science. “i do keep in mind that breeding rarely gives you exactly what is ideal from both the sire and the dam. A good foal usually comes from informed breeding, and a great foal comes from that and a little bit of magic,” Borden says. in Borden’s (admittedly controversial) opinion, crossbreeding a mare and a stallion from different registries is the way to go. “everyone wants the rare individual, and many registries keep breeding the same stallion over and over again,” he reasons. “new blood creates new dynasties. in fact, i believe many of the mares are best bred to stallions outside their own registry. it seems [Selle Français stallion] Quidam de revel is used quite often in other registries; he is producing a lot of approved stallions as a result.” Harrison agrees as to the importance of the broodmare. “if you have a really strong mare line, they will produce good foals no matter what decent stallion you breed them

Assess for Success Julie Ballard Haralson breeds Dutch and german warmbloods for dressage and the hunter/jumper disciplines at her Haralson Farm in newnan, gA. She produces only a few foals each year but has won numerous USDF and KWPnnA (the north American branch of the royal Dutch Warmblood Studbook) awards. in 2007, she ranked fourth in the Adequan/USDF Dressage Sport Horse Breeding Breeder of the year award standings. Haralson says: “Before i even pick a stallion, i take a hard look at my mare—her conformation and abilities and what she has produced in the past. Ten i decide what i want to improve. i pick one or two things about her conformation or movement that need improvement and look for a stallion that can improve those traits.”

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ou can pick the most brilliant stallion in the world, but it won’t do you any good if he can’t get your broodmare pregnant. Some mares don’t conceive using frozen semen, says Georgia-based breeder Julie Ballard Haralson— but with some stallions, frozen is all you can get. If Haralson’s top pick for a particular mare is a frozensemen-only stallion, then she selects a backup whose semen is available as fresh cooled. “Luckily there are great stallions available in the US via fresh cooled,” she says.

to; quality mares are the most important thing in breeding. Tere are very few prepotent stallions” that stamp their characteristics on their offspring; “you are better off getting a prepotent mare. Casanova’s mother was a fabulous producer, and every one of her offspring can really move.”

Consider the Stallion’s Assets Borden considers ridability, long-term soundness, and temperament—in that order—when evaluating a breeding stallion. He looks closely at the horse’s conformation because, he says, soundness is directly related to the correctness of a horse’s legs. He tends to avoid horses with club feet, noting that this conformation flaw often causes either soundness problems or issues in the canter. Finally, “i want only stallions with a minimum of one-quarter to one-third Toroughbred blood. Tat is where, generally, the good canter and heart come from.”

A stallion’s disposition is a key consideration, but even more important is the temperament of his offspring, according to Haralson. “Te KWPn helps make it easier by publishing a yearly assessment of the offspring of each approved stallion,” she says. “you can see which traits the stallion passes on.” So if you want to improve your mare (and who doesn’t?), how much will a stallion’s strengths compensate for her shortcomings, and vice versa? “Some stallions are very prepotent for certain traits, but my mares better be good to start with. For sure i am not going to pick a stallion that is not as good as she is!” Haralson says. “i want to know more about what a stallion produces than what he has done himself,” says Borden, “but the mare seems more dominant than the stallion in most offspring, so i always want to see the mares of any stallion’s offspring.” Haralson strongly considers the success of a stallion’s progeny when making her decision. “i am a small breeder and i need to hedge as many bets as possible,” she explains. “if i am going to breed to a young, unproven stallion, it is best for me if it’s to a mare that i know well and i am pretty confident of what she is going to produce. i’m not saying that i haven’t done it, but in this day and age i can’t afford to breed on a whim.” Like Haralson, Harrison prefers proven stallions over young, unproven ones. “you may have a wonderful stallion, but if he’s young you don’t know what he’ll pass on to his offspring. Some stallions pass on their flaws. Tere’s no perfect horse, of course, but it’s nice to see what he passes on and whether that’s something you can live with,” she says.

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op sport-horse breeders Kenneth Borden Jr., Julie Ballard Haralson, and Deborah Harrison, DVM, offer this list of considerations in making breeding decisions: 1. Decide on your breeding goal. 2. Make a list of your mare’s strengths and weaknesses. 3. Look beyond the current “hot” stallions. 4. Choose a stallion that is strong in your mare’s weak areas. Otherwise you risk doubling the likelihood of reproducing those faults. 5. Study up on pedigrees and bloodlines. Learn about proven crosses, known as nicks; one well-known nick is Donnerhall/Pik Bube. 6. Even after boning up on bloodlines, look at the stallion as an individual. 7. Find out whether any of the stallion’s offspring have made it to Grand Prix. 8. Evaluate the stallion’s conformation, particularly in terms of soundness and “uphill” build. The latter tends to facilitate collected work and therefore makes dressage easier and the horse more ridable in our chosen sport. 9. Handsome is as handsome does. 10. Develop your eye. If you can’t make it to any big sport-horse breeding shows, or you can’t afford a plane ticket to Europe, check out videos online and learn what different bloodlines produce.

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Harrison advises looking beyond the fancy advertising photos or even the stallion videos, which naturally tend to focus on a horse’s strong points. “i try to at least have seen the stallion myself close up,” she says. “Seeing pictures and even videos can be deceiving. if possible, you want to get up close to the stallion to evaluate conformation. even seeing him in the ring is not enough.”

When to Walk Away our experts believe that there are times when, even if a stallion looks good on paper, it’s best to keep looking for that perfect match. For Haralson, red flags include untrainable offspring and unacceptable conformation flaws. So does lack of credentials: For her own breeding program, she sticks to stallions that have gone through a testing process and earned approval from a registry. Borden, on the other hand, believes that many of the best stallions in the world are overlooked at stallion inspections. “Just look at the number-one jumper, Hickstead, and the number-one dressage horse, totilas,” he says. “Both were not originally approved for breeding! So were some of the other greats: Cor de la Bryere was not recommended by one of the Selle Français inspectors. Lingh, rubinstein, and

even the US superstars raymeister and ravel, to name only a few of the US legends, were not originally approved—but have all proved their worth.”

A Little Research, a Little Luck Haralson tries to avoid reinventing the wheel when it comes to matching mares to stallions. “you see multiple successful crosses produced by others,” she says. “For the KWPn-nA, for example, these are Ferro/Flemmingh, Jazz/Ferro, et cetera. Te internet makes it easy to track down mares bred similarly to your own and search for successful crosses.” At the same time, Haralson acknowledges that gut feelings play a role in the final decision. “i hate to say it like this, but after i make a list of suitable stallions that meet the above-described criteria, there is little sense to me in breeding if the stallion himself does not make your heart race or have the ‘wow’ factor. Tere is usually one stallion on the list that i keep coming back to again and again.” ▲ Amber Heintzberger is a freelance writer, photographer, and award-winning author with Anna Ford of Beyond the track: retraining the Toroughbred from racehorse to riding Horse. She lives in New York City with her husband and two children.

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s we’ve been reporting throughout the year, USDF’s governance structure has been streamlined and reorganized. Tere are now 20 committees. except for two independent committees (Audit and Steering), they are grouped under three councils: Administrative, technical, and Activities. each council will be headed by an at-large director, who will serve on the USDF executive Board. Tese

new directors will be elected during December’s 2011 Adequan/USDF national Convention in San Diego. Te chart depicts USDF’s new governance structure: Board of governors, executive Board, regions and regional directors, councils and committees, group-member organizations (gmos), and staff. We hope that the chart gives you a better understanding of how USDF functions and of the interrelationships among the various bodies. ▲

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Read, Watch, and Learn A selection of the latest books and DVDs By Jennifer o. Bryant

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excellent line drawings and lots of photos help make Ride in Balance a great asset for the dressage rider who’s ready to take it to the next level.

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s winter sets in, we love spending an evening with a hot beverage and a good book or DVD. Here are some that will broaden your equestrian horizons.

Beth Glosten, MD, is a doctor; a certified Pilates instructor; a USDF bronze, silver, and gold medalist; and a USDF “L” program graduate. She brings her RiderPilates program and her knowledge of human

Denny emerson is a living legend. A US eventing Association Hall of Famer, he’s best known for his successes in that discipline; but he’s also

anatomy and dressage to her new book and companion DVD, Ride in Balance: Expand Your Riding Skills with Body Awareness and Pilates Exercises (RiderPilates.com, 247 pp.). Ride in Balance focuses on developing proper posture and on gaining control of your core, arms, and legs so that you can influence your horse more effectively. Glosten uses lots of helpful case studies and personal anecdotes to illustrate common rider challenges, each followed by suggested exercises. Te exercises themselves are a combination of basic Pilates moves, stretches, and strengthening exercises, some incorporating props such as an exercise ball, light dumbbells, and exercise bands.

been a champion endurance rider, a Morgan exhibitor, a steeplechaser, a sport-horse breeder, and much more. Te Chronicle of the Horse named him one of its 50 most influential horsemen of the twentieth century. Terefore, when emerson speaks, i listen. if you want to become a better rider, and especially if you are entertaining the notion of an equestrian career, then you need to read his book, How Good Riders Get Good: Daily Choices Tat Lead to Success in Any Equestrian Sport (trafalgar Square, 204 pp., horseandriderbooks.com). emerson’s is not a how-to-ride book. Rather, he explains how successful riders and trainers found their equestrian niches and, through a series of choices and a lot of hard work (and perhaps a bit of luck), made it to the top. Plenty of case studies of top riders, from Anne Gribbons in

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dressage to reiner Stacy Westfall, support emerson’s arguments and offer additional insights. even if you’re not an aspiring pro, How Good Riders Get Good may challenge some of your assumptions. emerson may rattle your cage a little bit, but you’ll be a better horseman for it.

A “Core” Video Course newly minted Pan American Games dressage team gold and individual silver medalist Heather Blitz credits much of her equestrian success to her biomechanics coach, the British clinician and author Mary Wanless (Ride with Your Mind). in the new five-DVD package Muscle Language (Muscle Language inc.; available through amazon.com and stretchresults.com), Blitz and Feilevel instructor/trainer Diane Rodich demonstrate Wanless’s methods and those of fitness trainer Cheryl Alker, who coaches viewers through her program designed to increase flexibility and core strength. Muscle Language producer Peggy Bidgood, who demonstrates Alker’s exercises in the DVDs, is an amateur rider who says that working with Wanless and Alker taught her “muscle language, the language horses understand”—aka proper alignment, core strength, and body control. Tis facility, Bidgood says, is “what 5 percent of riders know and what 95 percent wish they knew.” For those who want to delve deeply into the subjects of biomechanics and who’d rather follow along with video than study a book, Muscle Language is a dense, informationpacked set.


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iSR-oldenburg Registry to establish a sport-pony breeding program for north America. Te pony division is now a growing part of the registry. Te registry remains an independent sport-horse ALL-AMERICAN: organization Te champion ISR – that meets the Oldenburg Registry NA quality bench- stallion Rashka, bred, mark of the trained, and ridden by leading breeds Kenneth Borden Jr. (IL) but that can adjust its breeding policy to the circumstances and needs of north America. All-Breeds awards offered: All performance and DSHB categories. How to participate: Horse owners must be active iSR – oldenburg Registry members. Organization contact info: ISR – Oldenburg Registry North America: isroldenburg.org or (815) 899-7803. ▲

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ach month, “All-Breeds Connection” spotlights a USDF All-Breeds awards program participating organization and the breed it represents. Information and photos that appear in this column are furnished by the breed registries. USDF does not endorse or promote any breed or registry over another. The All-Breeds program is designed to recognize the accomplishments of specific breeds in dressage. All participating organizations offer “open” year-end awards from Training Level through Grand Prix, and some offer awards in additional categories, such as adult amateur, junior/young rider, and dressage sport-horse breeding. Registry representatives are usually on hand to help bestow awards at the banquet held during each year’s USDF convention. All-Breeds award eligibility requirements include memberships and horse registrations with both USDF and the participating organization. For details and a list of current participating organizations, visit usdf.org. For more information about All-Breeds awards program participation, send email to allbreeds@usdf.org.

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Surprises and fun when a dressage rider tries her hand at barrel racing By Cynthia Smith

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aratoga County, nY, and the surrounding area are home to an active and diversified equestrian community. Sometimes these equestrian enthusiasts’ paths intersect. For example, my usual dressage and trail horse is a friend’s Toroughbred mare. Several winters back, my friend called to tell me that—surprise!—she had signed us both up for barrel-racing lessons. one chilly Saturday morning, we loaded the tB and her Arabian and off we went.

do it; you have to ride it, and you have to show her how.” i zipped my lips and watched, listened, and learned. Tere is a system for approaching, bending, and leaving each barrel, pole, or set of cones: Sit square, sit up, sit back, do not lean into the turn, look up, look where you are going, bend your elbows, don’t hang on your horse’s mouth, ask for bend, release when the horse softens, be fair with your horse. Sound familiar? By the end of the session,

VERSATILE: Te writer showing the Paint gelding Cimmy, a cross-trained barrel horse owned by Susan Kellogg, at Training Level dressage

i was the only rider among a sea of seasoned barrel horses and riders mounted on a tB, in a dressage saddle, and dressed in boots and breeches. i struggled with the simplest exercises and complained that my horse was too stiff and too old and could not possibly complete small circles in deep footing. Te senior instructor promptly corrected me, stating, “Te mare can

the mare and i even managed to ride a complete barrel pattern, albeit at a slow pace. i was tired, happy, and proud for having been adventurous. Ten came another surprise. At the end of the last lesson, my instructor asked whether i would be interested in riding her horse once a week at her farm in the spring. i was excited about the invite but unsure of what lay ahead.

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Cynthia Smith, of Clifton Park, NY, is a member of Eastern New York Dressage and Combined Training Association. Her original barrel-racing mount, Buzz, is owned by professional barrel-horse trainer Judy Dahoda, also of Clifton Park.

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When spring came, i showed up at the farm in breeches and boots and have been going there ever since. My mount, Buzz, is a professional barrel horse. He is handsome, knowledgeable, and incredibly powerful and fast. You know when your dressage trainer says, “Feel the hindquarters come under you; feel the power from behind,” and you aren’t quite sure what sensation they are referring to? Buzz, with his powerful Quarter Horse hindquarters, clarified that sensation for me in short order. it took a year before i could ride Buzz without feeling as if he could fling me out of the saddle like a slingshot when he engaged behind. improving my core stability has been a necessity, not an option, especially when i cue for a barrel turn by accident. on Buzz’s slow-workout days, i drew on the solid position and “feel” skills that i have learned in dressage and combine them with his drills and pattern work. We worked on relaxation, rhythm, lightness of the forehand, and roundness. We worked on my having a still yet supple body and giving hands. When he was soft, when we were connected and trusting, with all his tremendous power, his canter circles felt like nothing i’ve ever experienced. in those quiet moments, we were at our best together. My cross-training adventures have benefited my dressage riding. My confidence, focus, feel, and fitness all have improved. i am proud to have shared my dressage skills with others and grateful to acquire new skills that enrich both my riding and the horses’ experiences. i have stretched my comfort zone way beyond my wildest dreams and have made new friends along the way. it has been an unexpected and rewarding journey. ▲



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