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Half-Halt | Newsletter of the Southeast Virginia Dressage Association
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Half-Halt
The Newsletter of the Southeast Virginia Dressage Association
April 2013
Volume 30, Issue 4
Happy Spring SVDA!
Can’t believe it’s finally here! Enjoy some pictures from the SVDA Low Cost Clinic on
March 17th with Tristin Butler. Sure didn’t look like Spring weather then!
Nancy Pettit and her homebred mare
Whirlwind Lilly dressed up for Saint
Patrick’s Day
Sarah Miller and Alexander
the Great
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2013 Board of Directors
President:
Kathy Rowse-E-Mail
Did you know…
Vice President:
Robyn Nunnally-E-Mail
Secretary:
Danielle Rowland-E-Mail
Treasurer:
Shari Cutchin-E-Mail
Clinics and Programs:
Janice Mumford-E-Mail
Awards Chair:
Carol Gonyo-E-Mail
Juniors Chair:
Tristin Butler-E-Mail
Effective 1 April 2013, anyone mounted on a horse must wear
protective headgear (USEF DR 120.6).
If you have your test called during a competition, the caller must
begin before the horse enters the ring, otherwise you are disqualified.
And that….
You can submit articles and pics for the newsletter? In fact, we’ve
got a great article from Betty Bryant in this newsletter!
Licensed Show Chair:
Donna Rowland-E-Mail
And that….
Membership Chair:
Reeta Edmundson-E-Mail
You can put in a classified ad for free if you are SVDA member?
How cool is that?!
Scholarship Chair:
Sandy Johnson-E-Mail
Schooling Show Chair:
Robin Jones -E-Mail
Ways and Means Chair:
Grace Harrell
Newsletter /Webmaster
Chairs:
Anna Schriebl-E-Mail
Members at Large
Mary Winchell,
Julie Spencer &
Tina Bodnar
Quotable Quote: "You’re not working with just a machine; you’re working with a mind. The horse is a thinking, feeling, decision-making animal and each one has a
distinct personality. But the human always acts superior.
The human thinks it's smarter; it always wants to have
things its way and right now. It wants to be boss. If trouble
comes up, the human turns it into a contest with the horse.
But if you do that, watch out........you just may lose."
Ray Hunt, one of America’s finest & first natural horsemen
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NEWSFLASHES!
SVDA low cost clinics & VADA Events
VADA now has a twitter feed: @VADressage
And they say us dressage folks aren’t cool!
“The more you use your hands, the more he (the horse) will run away because he is anxious.” Christoph Hess at a 2013 clinic in New England.
A new feature is coming to your SVDA newsletter! We would like to highlight the
local barns in the area where SVDA members train and board. Would you like to
have a visit from our intrepid reporter to show off your barn or farm? Email
[email protected] to get your visit scheduled!
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Jane Savoie Clinic Report by Betty Bryant
I attended the Jane Savoie Clinic at Goodness Ridge Farm in March and all I can say is WOW! It was an
amazing experience. The facility was beautiful. It has great footing (indoor and outdoor), beautiful views,
breath taking sunsets and to top it all off we had remarkable weather. Shari Glickman was a wonderful host.
She was well prepared, enthusiastic and very welcoming! There were over 100 auditors. I thought for sure
my horse would be hesitant to go inside the indoor with all the "scary" people sitting around the ring. But
Daisy felt right at home, walked right into the indoor and took a deep breath. It was such a relief to be in the
arena with a horse that was ready to work and strut her stuff!
Jane was incredible! It was a dream to ride with such an accomplished rider, teacher and mentor. When we
came in Daisy was a little tense so Jane had us do her 7 plus 1 exercise. It helped her relax by bending and
suppling her neck, poll and jaw creating a "falling down neck." Once we were more relaxed we worked on
keeping that by doing up and down transitions. The next day I warmed up outside and had the BEST warmup I've ever had using the tools from the day before. When it was our turn to go in, I walked in on a loose
rein. That just about made my day! I could have gone home then and would have been very happy! Luckily, I still had 45 minutes to ride with Jane. This day Jane was happy with our warm up and we were able to
work on straightness, control of the shoulder, first position and connecting aids. I have to admit it was hard
work but it really paid off :) I've been able to use these new tools at home on all of the horses I ride. They
each are working better than before.
Jane Savoie is an incredible teacher and has tools to help with many issues you may have with your horse.
She explains in ways that anyone can understand. I hope I can ride with her again. Thank you to Shari for
putting this amazing clinic together. Your farm, staff, boarders and volunteers were awesome! I would also
like to thank my trainer and clinicians, Stacy Pattison, Debbie Bowman and Jim Kofford for having us
prepped and ready to get the most out of this clinic. Thank you to Daisy's owners, Matt and Mary Miller
and Chris Rush for blessing me with such an amazing opportunity to ride and participate in this event.
Betty hopes to get Ms. Savoie for a clinic in our area. Thanks so much for the article and lovely pictures
Betty!
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Betty, Daisy and Jane
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Recommended Biosecurity Precautions
With our horses on the move as they are and the recent outbreaks of
EHV-1 in other parts of the country, it’s good to incorporate these
measures into home barn and show procedures.
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When possible, use your own trailer and avoid shipping horses from
other farms.
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Disinfect your show stall before moving in. Use Lysol spray or a 1
part bleach to 10 parts water solution on all surfaces, including the
floor before adding bedding.
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Do now allow your horses to touch other horses, especially on the
nose.
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Bring and use your own equipment, feed and water buckets.
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Avoid handgrazing.
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Wash and disinfect your hands often, especially if you’d handled another person’s horse.
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Don’t loan out your equipment or allow members of the public or
show stall neighbors to use your equipment or handle your horse.
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When coming home from another barn or show, wash your hands and
change your clothes and shoes before going into your barn our
around your horses.
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Ensure visitors to your farm and horses/riders coming in from other
barns abide by these procedures.
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Schooling Show Calendar
Date
Location
Judge
28 April
Princess Anne Farms
“L” Janice Mumford
12 May
Bridlewood Farm
23 June
Happy Valley Equestrian Ctr
“L” Kris Montgomery
7 July
Terra Ceia Farm
“L” Kelly Farmer
4 August
Merry Oaks Farm
“r” Helen George
8 September
Sterling Meadows
“R” Deri Jeffers
13 October
Marturia Farm
“r” Margaret Little
TBD
“...pressure can get to us very easily, but can you look in the mirror at the
end of the day and say, 'I trained my horse with the best horsemanship in
mind.'?” Steffen Peters (Photo by Marty Schriebl, all rights reserved)
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Ask the Trainer Column
Dear Ask the Trainer:
I have a young horse that be very spooky and explosive. How can I help him relax at home and prepare
him to go to shows and other outings?
Signed,
Love my Looney Younger
Thanks for your question! I'll especially love answering this one because working with young horses is
one of my favorite things to do. I love their "lightbulb moments" and how proud they are when they master something new!
There is no easy remedy to working with sensitive horses. Time and patience are your biggest friends. A
young horse needs to have confidence in you as a leader. But the trust and a bond comes with time. Keep
things calm, quiet and gentle in every situation. Force only brings fear. Remember that young horses
look for safety. You have to guide them and give them a sense of security without a lot of pressure being
put on them. Invest in a lot of time ground training. The bond on the ground will carry over to your time
in the saddle.
Spend time with your youngster outside of riding maybe hand-grazing them in a nice patch of grass or just
going for a walk together around your barn area. Get to know his personality. That will tell you if he will
need to be kept busy with lots of transitions in a show warm-up ring to keep him from being distracted or if
he's more of a "let me have a loose rein and absorb what's going on around me" type of guy. Know how to
gauge his mood and what relaxes him and what sets him off. Just "knowing" him will help you immensely
when you are faced with different situations.
At home, be sure to expose him to different things. I'm a big fan of cavaletti work and jumping low, small
jumps with my dressage horses as it helps with confidence and loosening their backs. I also place different things around the arena and move them around frequently to get them used to something new in the
comfort of their home turf. Go on trail rides with a trusted friend with a quiet trail horse. I believe horses
learn from one another and a good equine example will make things easier for you in new environments.
Before you consider showing your youngers, ensure your basics are solid for the level you are working on.
Make sure you choose a dressage test or event level that is easily achievable by your horse. This will make
it less stressful for you and him and will give him confidence after competing that he will not be overfaced.
I suggest that you bring him to horse shows - even none-dressage shows - where you will not compete to
get him used to the atmosphere. There are plenty of different shows in our area and I would build him up
to going to a local western or hunter show. They usually have loudspeakers and lots of activity that can
help desensitize him. Our dressage shows tend to be very quiet so after watching some barrel classes with
folks cheering their favorites in the stand, he'll think "Oh, I've got this dressage-thing. No biggie!"
As your youngster gets used to different places, start practicing your warm-up routine there. This will give
you an idea of how much riding-in/warm-up he will need and what the best routine is. You never want to
leave all of his energy and good moments in the warm-up ring once you get to your first show!
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Ask the Trainer Column (Continued)
Horses are animals that love routine. Try to keep your routine at the show the same as at home. Don't try to
"fix" things at a show. It doesn't work and will only make you both more upset.
Remember most calming agents are not legal and it's not a good idea to depend on them anyway. If you are
still overfaced by the situation, get a good trainer to help you through the rough patches. Also ensure that
there are no underlying health problems or saddle/bridle/bit fitting problems that are causing any misbehavior.
Good luck and much happiness with your young horse!
Anna Schriebl, Dressage trainer and instructor and German FN Bronze Medalist
"It is the rider’s job to lead his horse into a state of complete relaxation within each lesson by
eliminating existing tensions and their causes before the workout proper can begin. One must
not believe that relaxation arrives on its own by prolonged, simple (in order to avoid the word
“thoughtless”) trotting and cantering around – on the contrary, some horses may become stiffer and stiffer, especially when they are being chased around, just as eggs do not become any
softer with extensive boiling. The task is, rather, to recognize individual unevennesses in the
gaits and then to smooth them deliberately."
Alfred Knopfhart, Austrian riding master, International Judge, and Author
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Half-Halt | Newsletter of the Southeast Virginia Dressage Associa-
Wanna Help the SVDA? It’s easy!
Spruce up your home and barn! Nothing like this cold winter to make us long
for Spring. Just in time for SVDA's Annual Spring Flower Power Fundraiser!
SVDA receives 50% of the proceeds!! http://www.flowerpowerfundraising.com/
campaign?campaign_id=13487
Special Horse Organization Winners’ Program (SHOW)
Southern States has a program to help non-profit horse associations and clubs have their own
sponsorship tool. In order for our club to benefit, we need proof of purchase seals from Southern States, Legends and Triple Crown feed bags.
If you are willing to help or have a neighbor or friend that is willing to provide their feedbag
seals, please contact Mary Winchell at [email protected].
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Pistol Packing Mamas!
Members of the SVDA
JR Team helped reset the
Bridlewood Estate ring in
a record breaking 34
minutes! They were getting ready for the Tristin
Butler clinic on March
17th. Pictured from left
to right are Savannah
Dodge, Anna Curran,
Hannah Foote.
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SCHOOLING SHOW VOLUNTEER POSITIONS – 2013
Date: April 28, 2013
Location: Princess Anne Farm, VA Beach
Entry Secretary (1): Katharine Owens
Show Secretary A.M. (1)
Show Secretary P.M. (1): Danielle Goulding
Ring Transportation to (1): Betsy Beard
Ring Set up: (4)
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Una Clancy
Lunches & snacks (1): Janice Mumford
Scribe A.M. and P.M.: Robyn Nunnally
Ring Steward A.M. (1): Eve Zentrich
Ring Steward P.M. (1): Nancy Slack
Runner A.M. (1): Nancy Slack
Runner P. M. (1): Susan Forester
Ring Take Down (4):
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Ring Transport from:
SVDA Rep:
AM – Robyn Nunnally
PM – Robyn Nunnally
Don’t forget that your Region 1 Omnibus is digital at:
http://www.usdfregion1.org/Web_Pages/Region_1_Omnibus.aspx
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SCHOOLING SHOW VOLUNTEER POSITIONS – 2013
Date: May 12, 2013
Location: Bridlewood in Wakefield (Winchell’s Farm)
Entry Secretary (1): Sarah Miller
Show Secretary A.M. (1)
Show Secretary P.M. (1):
Ring Transportation to (1):
Ring Set up: (4)

Lunches & snacks (1):
Scribe A.M. and P.M.:
Ring Steward A.M. (1):
Ring Steward P.M. (1):
Runner A.M. (1):
Runner P. M. (1):
Ring Take Down (4):
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Ring Transport from:
SVDA Rep:
AM –
PM –
Be cool and volunteer early!
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Classified Ads (Free to SVDA members!)
Rider Wanted in Suffolk Area: Need and experienced, enthusiastic, confident dressage rider to work with talented green horse. Young rider/amateur
preferred. Pls call 757-758-4297 or 757-935-9512
Jumbo custom designed 1995 Turnbow 3 horse gooseneck slant load trailer for sale. Designed for large horses. Aluminum on steel frame. Full storm
doors and rear ramp. Extra large carpeted dressing room and collapsible rear
tack area with swing out saddle rack. Large hay storage box. Retractable awning. Stall fans and lights and loading lights. Very good condition. Pictures
available. $15,000. Located on Eastern Shore of Virginia. Pls Email
[email protected] or call 757-678-7520
New Passier Relevant Dressage Saddle for sale. Black with new Passier
leathers and saddle cover. $1600. Brown older Passier PSL with some blemishes but serviceably sound with new billet straps. $200. Pls call Anna at 757876-3272 or email [email protected]
2000 Sundowner Gooseneck Trailer for sale. 5 horse head to head with tack
room and new tires and landing gear. Excellent condition! $24,000. Pls call
Martha at 757-581-8228
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Don’t forget to join for 2013 and take advantage of
the SVDA Scholarship Program! The deadline has been
extended until May 1st!!!!!
SVDA Education Scholarship Program
PURPOSE:
To encourage the continuing advancement in dressage of SVDA members. And to encourage active participation and
volunteering by SVDA members.
BUDGET:
The Board of Directors has budgeted $800 per year, for two $400 grants to be awarded to two different members of
SVDA in April each year. (2/03) Members must meet the following qualifications:
1. Two full years of membership in SVDA prior to the April 1st deadline
2. A minimum of 20 hours of volunteer hours to benefit SVDA
3. Participations in the SVDA fundraising project.
ELIGIBLE EVENTS:
1. Clinics for training of the horse and rider combination
2. Clinics for training of the rider
*NOTE* the training of the horse that does not include the education of the SVDA member is not eligible for fund
use. Instruction with the rider's regular local instructor is not allowed, nor is food, transportation or lodging.
REQUIREMENTS:
Application form must be completed and received by the Scholarship Chairman before April 1st
AWARDS:
Two awards will be made to eligible SVDA members on the basis of volunteer hours. The minimum of 20 hours performed during the past two years. Services must be rendered to SVDA (sanctioned show service does NOT count),
and the merit of educational plans will also be considered. A Board member is considered a volunteer for the purposes of scholarship eligibility (7/06).
VOTING:
The Scholarship Chairman will present all applications to the Officers and Board of Directors at the April Board
meeting. The Board of Directors will vote by secret ballot to select the two winners. All applications will receive a
letter from the Scholarship Chairman within two weeks from the date of that vote. Applicants not awarded a grant
are eligible to apply again. Applicants may only receive one grant per year and must meet new requirements before
applying again.
PAYMENT:
Payment will be made directly from the SVDA treasurer to the clinician or educational program management. When
this is not possible, receipts must be presented to the SVDA treasurer before final payment will be made. The SVDA
treasurer has the final decision that the receipts presented are acceptable. Applicants who win the awards have one
year to complete training with the award money. At the end of one year, any award money unused will revert to the
SVDA treasury.
WRAP-UP:
A written report on the event paid for the SVDA grant should be sent to the newsletter editor and the Scholarship
Chairman by the last Monday of the month in which the training has taken place.
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SVDA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
NAME:
_________________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS:
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
PHONE NUMBER: (______) _______________ E-MAIL ADDRESS: ______________________________
When did you join SVDA? _______________________________________
Describe all volunteer services performed for SVDA in the past two years. Give dates and number of hours worked.
The name of the show, jobs performed and so on. BE SPECIFIC. Be sure to include: schooling shows, recognized shows
and dollar ($$) amounts raised for SVDA fundraising activities. (Attach additional sheets as necessary)
Describe in detail your plans for using the educational grant for dressage riding improvement. BE SPECIFIC. Include
names, dates and locations. Please state your objective, instructor and/or organization with whom you will be working.
(Attach additional sheets as necessary)
I agree to submit a detailed account of my educational experience sponsored by SVDA. This report is to be submitted as
an article to the editor of Half Halt within 30 (thirty) days after the instruction is complete.
Signed: _____________________________________________Date: ________________
SEND APPLICATION TO:
Sandy Johnson
P.O. Box 3024
Suffolk, VA 23439
757-582-2939
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION IS APRIL 1, 2013
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Half-Halt | Newsletter of the Southeast Virginia Dressage AssociaBoard Meeting Minutes
VADA
March 27th 2013
Teleconference
Board Members Present: : Meredith McGrath (SWVADA), Alison Head (NOVA), Jessie Ginsburg (NOVA), Angela Stanaway
(NEVADA), Alison Douglas (Central), Nancy Shaeffer (Central), Robin Nunnally (SVDA), Tina Longaker (Cville), Nancy
Lowey (Cville), Sheli King (NOVA), Sandy Johnson (SVDA), Melyni Worth (ShenVADA), Gardy Bloemers (Cville), Penny
Hawes (SWVADA)
Others- Dianne Boyd (NOVA), Kathy Rowse (SVDA)
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 pm
Minutes –Nancy made the motion to approve, seconded by Tina and unanimously approved.
Treasurer’s report- Current combined balances are a little less than
$150K. This includes insurance, ribbons, the banquet and the purple book expenses. The cost per Purple Book was $3.62, but this
does include the revenue from the sale of the cover.
L Program Update- Sandy reported that the first session is slightly under budget. It was decided that the volunteer lunches should
be covered by VADA and the balance will roll forward to the next session to cover any unexpected expenses.
Chapter Challenge Schooling Show- Meredith will set up a committee call and report back to the board at the next meeting.
2014 Clinic- Gardy will investigate dates that the Horse Center is available and report to Alison Head. Once we have a date, we
will look for a clinician.
Fall Show- Sponsorship Update- Nancy reported that she has collected $203. She would like members to send names and contact
information to her for potential sponsors and she’ll contact them. She would also like each chapter to sponsor a class or a level.
Nancy made a motion that was seconded by Penny and passed unanimously by the board that we purchase a banner ad on the Omnibus website to solicit sponsorships. Penny will also write an article for Horse Talk.
Facebook/Web/Constant Contact-Jacqueline Gerhard of the NOVA chapter has volunteered to keep our Facebook page updated.
Chapters are also allowed to post their upcoming events. Also chapters should email Tina with dates so she can put them on the
VADA web site calendar.
Chapter NewsCentral- Now a 501c(3) as of 2011
SWAVADA- Had their educational Sunday. It had 101 participants and was very successful.
Charlottesville- Hosting a Jeannie McDonald clinic on April 14-15th.
NOVA- Had a successful Fix A Test clinic and judges forum with Linda Zang for the new rider tests in March.
Other new business- Alison Head would ask board members to be involved in our projects as we move thru the year. She will
have a list for the next meeting.
Next meeting- Board call on Wednesday April 24th. - Teleconference
Meeting was adjourned at 8:54 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Alison Douglas
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SVDA Newsletter Editor
Anna Schriebl
12148 Dews Plantation Rd
Ivor, VA 23866
SV

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