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Dear Competitors, Friends, and Families, Welcome everyone to Northern Ohio Dressage Association’s Dressage 2016 and Dressage 2016 Encore. NODA’s first recognized show was held in 1987, 29 years ago. After an absence of 11 years and with the help of many generous sponsors and a great crew of volunteers we returned to Chagrin Valley Farms in 2015. We hope that this year will be the next step toward building an even better show weekend in the coming years. There are a lot of different complex steps involved in putting together Recognized Dressage Shows. Each year presents new and different challenges which have to be managed. We are extremely lucky to have the support necessary to meet and manage most challenges successfully. Thank you to our very generous sponsors and advertisers, our unselfish, hardworking volunteers and volunteer show committee, our show officials, and Chagrin Valley Farms for once again welcoming this event to their facility. Thank you again this year to Kevin Bradbury and the BMCI staff for managing and providing the secretary services for these two shows. We appreciate your well run shows and all the help and advice we have gained from working with you. Thank you to all those NODA members past and present who provide and have provided us a firm base of rich history and experience as we march forward into the future adding to that history our experiences to pass on to the next generation. Sincerely, Recognized Show Committee Northern Ohio Dressage Association Meet Our Officials Judges Tami Batts (S-NC) Tami Batts is an “S” dressage judge from Greensboro, NC. She is a full time dressage trainer and instructor at Fellowship Farm. Husband, Steve and son, Zack are considered her biggest blessings. Through the years Tami has been able to earn her USDF bronze, silver and gold medals and had numerous students do the same. She still thinks it is a joy and privilege to live on a farm and train horses every day. Marilyn Heath (S-FL) Marilyn Heath is an “S” Judge from Naples, Florida. She enjoys teaching horses and riders of all levels with an emphasis on correct basics and harmony between horse and rider. She is involved with judge education and was Chairman of the “L” Program Committee for 9 years. She remains on the faculty, and is involved in the education for USDF and also USEF licensed judges. She was the 2013 recipient of the USDF Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her long years of involvement with the “L” Program and judge education. Marilyn has earned her Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals, was long listed by the USET in 1986, 1987, and 1988. She represented the USET when she competed at the World Championships in Cedar Valley, Ontario in 1986. She and Tudor Star subsequently won the Bengt Lundquist trophy at Intermediare 1 and Grand Prix Levels, and the USDF Vintage Cup awards at Intermediare 2 and Grand Prix. Marlene Schneider (S-MN) Marlene Schneider started riding with the Long Lake Hounds and got her colors with them in the 70s. An English woman came to her foxhunting barn and gave dressage lessons, and Marlene became interested in dressage and never looked back. She has trained several horses to FEI. Marlene has had her judging license since 1979 and enjoys judging in all different areas of the United States. When she is not judging, Marlene teaches dressage, which she has been doing for over 30 years. Technical Delegate Anne Sushko (r– IA) Anne serves as show secretary and/or manager for shows in Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, and Ohio . She is a USEF Dressage ‘r’ Technical Delegate, a position she enjoys a lot. Anne is also an FEI Level 1 dressage steward, served on the USDF GMO Committee for seven years and was the chairperson for 4 years. She served Region Four as a PM delegate the last six USDF national conventions, is also a member of the USDF Membership Committee and currently serves as the Region 4 Regional Director. Anne is an Adult Amateur who loves the continual learning process of dressage. Her horse, Sir Ishmael or Critter, is an enthusiastic partner – or so she hopes! Thank you for your time and expertise Thank you to the Class Sponsors of NODA’s Dressage 2016 & Dressage 2016 Encore Maggie Ball BaR S Ranch/Barbara Soukup The Paddock Saddlery Group/ Lisa Gorretta Alice Brightup Jane Paisley Gretchen L. Burmeister Gail Patton Sally Burton Rivendel Farm Fran Cverna Regina Sacha-Ujczo Dancing Horse Farm/Sue & Don Michalek Mirtha Training Stable/Wendy Gruskiewicz Karen Davidson Niki Sackman/State Rep TDF Patti Ferris Elizabeth Scalabrino Horseman’s Pride Transitions Dressage LLC/Lauren Tisdale Mary Lou Gallagher JP Dressage LLC/Jessica Paine Mark & Sabine Walker Carey & Scott Wilson Thank you to The Gretchen Singleton Fund Established through a generous donation in memory of long time NODA member, Gretchen Singleton. A special ribbon will be awarded to the rider who achieves the high point ride in First Level, Test 3 on Saturday. USDF Statement on Animal Welfare The United States Dressage Federation, Inc. (USDF), a federation of 125 independent organizations throughout the United States with a membership in excess of 30,000 members, supports the concept of ethical treatment of animals. Dressage is a classical method of training horses, based upon the horse’s natural responses, as carried out in a gradual, planned program during which the horse’s athletic abilities are improved in a systematic manner. As a result, the horse becomes capable, comfortable, and responsive in partnership with the rider without the use of force. Dressage competition at various levels of achievement is the ultimate test of the training program to determine whether the desired harmony between horse and rider has been achieved. The rules pertaining to dressage competition prohibit the use of artificial appliances, training aids, and drugs, which would force the horse to submit. Instead, the emphasis is upon training and a cooperative partnership with the rider. Major competitions are carefully monitored to assure that there is no unnecessary force or harshness displayed. Unlike other horse sports in which horses enter training at a relatively immature state, dressage training is usually not seriously begun until the horse is three or four. The top levels of achievement require five or more years of progressive training and it is not unusual to see horses in international competition in their late teens. This, in itself, places a premium on good care and soundness throughout the horse’s life. While supporting the concept of animal welfare in its broadest form, the United States Dressage Federation, Inc., also recognizes that it is unrealistic to ascribe human emotions and responses to the horse which in its wild state is a creature of flight, living a hard and precarious existence. Under domes- tication, the horse is assured of ample food, water, and shelter, as well as protection against infectious diseases and damaging parasites, thus leading a longer and healthier life with a high rate of survival. As an educational organization, USDF has numerous programs, which teach people how to pursue the accepted, humane training methods. A program of certifying instructors also emphasizes protecting the horse’s welfare in pursuit of dressage training. United States Dressage Federation 4051 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511 Phone: 859-971-2277, Fax: 859-971-7722, [email protected], www.usdf.org Competition Awards The Best Hands Award: sponsored by Poulin Dressage and Schneider’s Saddlery. Quiet, steady hands are something every dressage rider strives for and every dressage horse appreciates! Again this year, Poulin Dressage & Schneider’s Saddlery are co-sponsoring a Best Hands award. Throughout the show weekend, judges will keep track of riders who they feel have the “best hands” meaning; steady, quiet, consistent contact and correct position. Sunday, during the lunch break, the judges will enter the names into a hat and draw for the winner. The winner will receive a gift basket valued at $125. 2015 winner Jeffrey Taylor with Katherine Poulin USDF/Dover Saddlery Adult Amateur Medal Class: Awarded to the Adult Amateur with the highest score in Second Level Test 3 on Saturday and Sunday. To be eligible, rider must be a USDF group or participating member and earn a score of 60% or higher. 2015 winner Laura Viola on Forum’s Valdano (both days) Gretchen Singleton Fund Award: Through the support of an anonymous donor and NODA, a special ribbon will be awarded to the rider who achieves the high point ride at First Level Test 3 on Saturday. 2015 winner (photo) Robin Mershon and Rio Reloncavi (AA-Jr/ YR) Kristin Stein and Dauntless (Open) Ashley Habsburg Award was created by Robyn Ambrose and Carolyn Berg-Redmond in memory of Ashley, who had been actively involved in area dressage shows before her untimely death to breast cancer at the age of 32. Now sponsored by NODA, this award will be presented to the highest scoring NODA member who showed as an Adult Amateur at Training Level in Sunday’s show. (Opportunity classes not to count.) The winner will receive a ribbon, trophy & cash prize. The Kathy Beck Memorial Award: A scholarship and memento has been donated by Tim L. Beck in memory of his wife. The award will be presented to the Adult Amateur who earns the highest single score in any Third Level class during the show weekend. 2015 winner Liz Ritz and on Natasha B with Tim Beck and Amy Riggs Dressage Foundation Benefit Class: sponsored by NODA. The Mission of The Dressage Foundation is "To cultivate and provide financial support for the Advancement of Dressage." The Dressage Foundation was established in 1989 by Lowell Boomer, who was also the founding organizer of the United States Dressage Federation (USDF) in 1973. Trophy and special ribbons to 6th place will be awarded to the riders earning the highest scores at Training Level Test 3 (class 1T3) on Saturday. 2015 winner Kristin Stein and Rae Sangria n a Th o y k ! u Chagrin Valley Farms Sports Venue & Stadium Chagrin Valley Farms is an exceptional equestrian center located in northeast Ohio. Our equestrian facility sits on 100 acres with an indoor equestrian facility of over 75,000 square feet. The equestrian facility has 200 horse stalls and two indoor rings. There are also three outdoor rings and a polo field. Chagrin Valley Farms hosts Horse Shows of all levels throughout the year. Competitors can enjoy top level USEF Rated Shows which attract riders from the region and states as far as 500 miles away. Chagrin Valley Farms hosts Schooling Shows, Dressage Showsand Academy Shows for beginning and intermediate level riders. Raffle Tickets Intimate Weekend with Charlotte Dujardin October 15 - 16, 2016 Caledon Equestrian Park Indoor Arena, Toronto, Ontario Raffle Ticket Package VIP Ringside Table Ticket $300 & Gift Card $200 Total Raffle Package Value $500, Donated by Arielle Brodkey Raffle Ticket Donation $20 Maximum 60 tickets will be Sold Raffle Drawing Saturday, July 23 NODA Recognized Shows Competitors Party Chagrin Valley Farms, Chagrin Falls Ohio Raffle tickets available in the show office on Saturday July 23rd Proceeds to benefit Northern Ohio Dressage Association 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization With Appreciation to Our Sponsors Dressage 2016 and Dressage 2016 Encore NODA’s USDF/USEF Recognized Shows Platinum Level Big Dee’s Tack and Vet Supply Betsy Rebar Sell /Shade Tree Farm Gold Level Schneiders Saddlery Geauga Feed & Grain Supply Silver Sponsor Arielle Brodkey Bronze Level The Visiting Vet Ring Sponsors Topline Equine Chiropractic, LLC Equisential, Inc Schneiders Saddlery These businesses support and sponsor dressage and Northern Ohio Dressage Association Please support these businesses! Program Cover and Volunteer T-shirt Artwork The program cover illustration was created again this year done by David Szekeres. The Photography by Melinda Brown, All Creatures Photography. The t-shirt illustration was done by long time NODA member Rachel Jelen. Rachel’s work has appeared on past NODA volunteer t-shirts and has been the artwork on the cover of our Banquet Program for many years. Northern Ohio Dressage Association Wishes to Thank Our Program Advertisers A.E. Riding/Ashley Rand Nancy Lewis Stanton Auburn Pointe Green House & Garden Center Ohio Basement Systems BaR S Ranch/Barbara Soukup The Paddock Group LLC/Lisa Gorretta Buckeye Veterinary Services Poulin Dressage Danielson Consulting Rivendel Farm Erich Linder Photography Saddles 101/Heather Soones-Booher Excel Printing Sagewind Formal Glory LLC Sarah Krisher Studio Horseman’s Pride Scenic Run JP Dressage LLC/Jessica Paine Topline Stables/Janeen Langowski-Grava Kiko Company Transitions Dressage, LLC/Lauren Tisdale Massage in Harmony by Angela Please support our advertisers with your business High Point Award Sponsored by Schneiders Saddlery The lucky high point winner of the weekend will receive a Lux™ Ceramic VTEK® Mesh Sheet Embroidered with NODA logo, horses name and Schneiders’ logo Cell 440-813-4009