JULY 2012 President`s Message
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JULY 2012 President`s Message
JULY 2012 EQUESTER A monthly publication of the Wisconsin Dressage & Combined Training Association President’s Message Pam Doolittle In my January message, I spoke about 2012 as the year we work to build on our future together. I write this message to you the day after our June State board meeting, where I left feeling really proud and excited about all WDCTA volunteers are working on to improve instruction, training and the overall state of our sport for the future. These programs foster the development of our riders, teachers and trainers of the future, as well as provide professional development for those working hard in the industry as instructors and trainers. Some of our 2012 and 2013 programs include: Final planning details for securing the USDF Instructor Certification Program in Wisconsin are coming together. The dates are set, and our program instructors are secured. Check out details in this newsletter and on our website. Only eight participants are selected for enrollment; however, all of these sessions are open for auditors and will serve as a great way for our members to learn about the mechanics of a good riding lesson and a good training session. The committee will also be looking for members to participate as riders. When WDCTA brought this program to our area several years ago, I brought my then five-year-old Cobra to Jayne Ayer’s Hearth-stone Farm as a demonstration rider. Lendon Gray was the instructor, and I remember getting great help from instructor participant and WDCTA member, Anne Zaharias, on the movement, turn on the haunches. Whether you participate as an instructor, auditor, rider or volunteer, this will surely be a fun and educational opportunity! Contact Stephanie Severn or Nicki Butler for more information, or to offer your support. [1] Pam and WDCTA member, Donna Rose take a side trip to Ocean Beach, CA, during their trip to the USDF convention last November. For a full report of the USDF conference, see pages 6-10. Junior/Young Rider Clinic: The rider application is now live for the Region 2 Jr/ YR clinic with Jeremy Steinberg, the USEF Jr/YR national coach. While the clinic participants will be Region 2 juniors and young riders, again, this event is open for auditors and will be a wonderful opportunity to be inspired by the enthusiasm, talent and potential that exists in our Jr/YR group. If you are interested in volunteering for a few hours or for the weekend, please contact me. The WDCTA Board of Directors also discussed plan-ning for the 2013 Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet. Mark your calendars for March 2, 2013. Our ad hoc planning committee for the meeting is chaired by Mary Hanneman, with committee members Caitrin O’ Shea, Angela and Sue Genin. If you would like to be involved in planning or volunteering for this fun event, which celebrates the accomplishments of our members, please contact Mary Hanneman. The Kettle Moraine Chapter also has on our calendar their highly anticipated annual schooling show event. This year they will not only offer classes for gaited horses, but also will offer classes for Western dressage. Check out their fun show bill. Just like all of our programs and sponsored events, volunteers are absolutely necessary for success. If you are interested in lending a hand for the show, contact Alice Antczak. Together we really are doing good work to advance the mission of our organization. This is a wonderful and exciting time to take part in WDCTA activities and events. Whether you join us as a volunteer, participant, auditor, groom, demonstration rider or simply by passing the word on about these great programs and events, I invite you to include WDCTA as YOUR educational partner in sport. Happy Independence Day! COPYRIGHT © 2012 Wisconsin Dressage & Combined Training Association On The Bit games and a has been Caryn Vesperman eQuester Editor Dressage is...Jumping A friend, Barb, has taken dressage lessons for as long as I’ve known her. She’s kept her dressage and/or event horses at my barn for more than 15 years. She’s a good dressage rider, having competed through Prix St. Georges. But, her heart has always been with jumping. Prior to three kids, she competed in eventing to the Advanced Level. Now she is training and competing in the jumpers, with dressage lessons still on the agenda. Barb believes dressage is a valuable foundation for jumping, from the warm-up to the show ring. She said at one show, she drew an audience watching her do “flat work” with her horse. Barb didn’t think she was doing anything special, just warming up her horse and doing some lateral movements to get the horse responsive and ready. “Look at those things she can make her horse do,” she heard one person say. “It’s beautiful!” Barb recently rode in a clinic at C h e s t n u t H i l l F a r m in Oconomowoc, WI with Swedish rider, Bruce Goodin, who now rides for New Zealand and, among other accomplish-ments, has ridden in the Barcelona and Sydney Olympic (Above) Barb, carrying her coat, walks the course with her trainer, Kyle DeWar (back to camera). member of the N e w Z e a l a n d N a t io n s C u p t e a m s in N o rw ay , H u n g ary , Sw e d e n a n d C z e c h o s lo v a k ia . B a r b s a id t a k in g a le s s o n f r o m B r u c e w a s lik e a d r e s s a g e le s s o n w it h j u m p s , w h ic h is n o t s u r p r is in g c o n s id e r in g h is S w e d is h r id in g b ackg ro und w here d ress a g e is t h e b a s e o f a ll e q u e s t r ia n d is c ip lin e s . À I÷v e a c c o m p a n i e d B a r b a f e w t im e s t o h e r j u m p in g le s s o n s a t C h e s t n u t H ill F a r m . S h e is c u r r e n t ly le a s in g t w o h o r s e s f r o m K y le . O n e o f t h o s e t im e s , I t o o k a le s s o n o n t h e ir s c h o o l h o r s e , E s t e lle , w h o w a s a s a in t . J u s t p o in t a n d sho o t ( and fo r m e, h o ld o n t o m a n e ! ) . J u m p in g is n o t e a s y , b u t I e n j o y e d it , e v e n if t h e s a d d le s a r e h a lf t h e s iz e o f m y d r e s s a g e s a d d le . (W hat ? No deep seat ? No knee and t h i g h b l o c k s ? ! ) À If I h a d m o r e t im e , it w o u ld b e f u n t o t a k e j u m p in g le s s o n s o n a r e g u la r b a s is . M a y b e s o m e d a y w h e n I w in t h e l o t t e r y a n d d o n ÷t h a v e t o w o r k f u ll WDCTA Members are Group Members of the United States Dressage Federation ______________ WDCTA is Wisconsin’s oldest and largest GMO Editor Caryn Vesperman (608) 455-2208 [email protected] W1619 King Road Brooklyn, WI 53521 All advertisements, articles and photographs (with photo release) should be submitted electronically to the editor by the 15th of the month, with payment for advertisements postmarked no later than the 15th. Ads and calendar of events submissions will appear in both the eQuester and on the website. Advertising rates and requirements are under Forms on www.wdcta.org. (Right) Barb flies over the second-to-last jump in her class. [2] COPYRIGHT © 2012 Wisconsin Dressage & Combined Training Association Member News News About Members, News to Help Members Our Members are Winners! Congrats to Shannon Langer for earning her last score for her USDF Silver Medal! Certifiably Certified WDCTA is sponsoring the USDF’s Instructor Certification program. Instructors – sign up now. Spots are limited and available on a first come/first serve/first-pay basis. Auditors: The workshops, all being held at Sunflower Farms in Bristol, WI, provide valuable learning opportunities for you too. The lungeing workshop is Nov. 10-11; the riding/training workshop is Mar. 23-24, 2013 and the teaching workshop is April 27-28, 2013. The Dressage Foundation is Giving Money Away Members and Chapters: Check out the myriad of scholarships and grants available from The Dressage Foundation. One upcoming deadline is for the The Carol Lavell Gifted Fund, which is a grant provided to up to nine adult amateurs (one in each USDF region) of $1,000. The Gifted scholarship is meant for the adult amateur to be in an extended training situation, five to seven consecutive days, with the same trainer. (It’s not meant to be used for clinics, camps or symposia.). Application deadline is Sept. 15, 2012. Check out The Dressage Foundation website. Ļ5&.#'.5/.#)(&52*,#( DressageClinic.com __________________________________________________ New Videos Every Week Also Available on DVD Featuring the world’s most celebrated professional dressage trainers, presenting online “reality” training sessions sharing their lifelong experiences in the training of dressage horses and riders. 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Gallod Ffantastic, a six-year-old Welsh Cob purchased as a weanling, has to follow in Kosmic's hoofprints. So far he has, winning his USDF All-breed award last year and this year, and finishing in the top 10 in USDF Horse of the Year for First Level Vintage Cup and Freestyle. CF Ladysmith (Dart), an eight-year-old Welsh Cob Sec C mare, was imported in utero from Canada. I show her at Welsh shows and in dressage. In 2011, she was Welsh Regional Champion in English Pleasure, Section C Cob in hand and Cob Pleasure Driving, plus in the top 10 in those categories nationally. I am having so much fun driving her! I also have Dart’s dam, My-Mars Mystic Foxfire, Section A Welsh Pony mare, who is 22 years old. I have shown her in hand to many championships, but now her only job is to be really, really cute. She is a fabulous mover, and I love to watch her play in the pasture. She is learning to drive too. If you take lessons, who do you ride or clinic with? I have been clinicing with Janet Foy for about eight years. I give her credit for [4] getting me to Grand Prix. Last year I rode several times for Tom Poulin, and will again this year. Their training styles are somewhat different but very complementary. Favorite horse and why? It has to be Kosmic. He has done everything for me, and has a home for life. What's your favorite movie or book? Movies: The Right Stuff, Star Trek The Voyage Home, Men in Black, Independence Day, and The Mummy. Books: The Talisman by Stephan King. (Hmm, there might be a trend here!) Most interesting experience with a horse at an event/competition/or other situation? Three times I have had musical freestyle rides that truly felt like dancing. Effortless, and with every step being right on the beat. Once with Lindie Guthrie's JLA Ramblin Sea at Intermediare I, Kosmic at I-1 also, and with Gallod Ffantastic at First Level. Do you do dressage, eventing or both? Trail ride? Anything else? Dressage, and I started driving my pony last year. I trail ride when I can, both at home and on the state trails. I also coach a drill team of Tennessee Walking horses. If you were in a karaoke contest, you'd sing what song? It changes every week. This week is Jethro Tull's "Bungle in the Jungle." Gallod Ffantastic likes "We will Rock You" by Queen because it's all about him. Favorite junk food? Chocolate and marshmallow, together or not. Anything else? Every rider should wake up every morning and say, “HURRAY, I get to ride my horse today!” What or who inspires you with your riding? Watching riders who work in harmony with their horse, having a student make a breakthrough in their riding, and having a horse master a new movement. We have so many good riders in this area and in our country — too many to name. COPYRIGHT © 2012 Wisconsin Dressage & Combined Training Association July 7 Book Signing in Madison with Janet Foy The New Book from USEF S & FEI 4* I Dressage Judge JANET FOY NOW Coming AVAILABLE June 2012 Book Signing Party 192 8 to 9pages p.m. Saturday, July 7 Color photos Tuscany $29.95 Grill Restaurant at the Quality Inn Hotel 2969 Cahill Main (just off South $29.95 Hatchery Road) Preorder Your Copy Online, By Phone, Fish or By Mail Madison, WI and Get 15% Off Plus Free Shipping! ONLINE: www.HorseandRiderBooks.com (Enter coupon JF151011 at checkout) Bring yourVisit pre-ordered book or buy your copy this evening — code and get it signed by Janet! Come early and order dinner. Or...simply coffee and dessert during when the book PHONE: 800.423.4525 (Mention coupon toorder customer service representative yousigning. order) MAIL/FAX/EMAIL: Fill outJoin and us send form, along with check, money order, or Visa/MC/ forthis conversation and camaraderie! AmEx details to Trafalgar Square Books, Box 257 Howe Hill Road, North Pomfret, VT 05053 Fax number: [email protected] Limited802.457.1913 Supply: OnlyEmail: 30 copies available that evening, so call and reserve your copy. NAME: ______________________________ PHONE NUMBER: _____________________________ RSVP (and to reserve a copy of the book): Contact Caryn Vesperman SHIPPING ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________________ 608-455-2208 EMAIL ADDRESS: ___________________________________ NUMBER OF COPIES: ____________ Email: [email protected] [5] COPYRIGHT © 2012 Wisconsin Dressage & Combined Training Association VISA/MC/AMEX: __________________________________ EXPIRES: ___________ CODE: _____ Report on the 2011 Adequan/USDF National Convention and Symposium Salient Sentiments on San Diego 2011, 13 states reported youth riders competing on borrowed horses. By Pam Doolittle The title for last December’s USDF Convention was, “San Diego Dreaming.” And indeed for a Wisconsinite to make her way in December to sunny and seventies weather is a dream come true! I had never been to San Diego or even California, for that matter, before this trip. For the convention proper, of course, the weather was textbook California sunshine, seventies and blue skies. Of course, all of our business during this time was indoors, and all day. Ah well, I still had the weekend to look forward to! More on that a little later….. Region 2 News Presidents and interested members of Region 2 convened for two, one-hour meetings, where the following topics were discussed: Region 2 Awards program remains undersubscribed. It’s easy and inexpensive to participate. Check out the application and guidelines on the Region 2 website. Ken Levy (Region 2 director) is working on forming an Education Committee for Region 2, and plans are in the works to do a live-stream educational program rather than a clinic for 2012. The dates for the Great American Insurance Group/USDF Region 2 Dressage Championships, recognized by United States Equestrian Federation at the Kentucky Horse Park, are Oct 11-14. Committee members organizing the event include Ken Levy, Sue Mandas, Gail Anderson, Deb Heier and Nancy Lewis-Stanton. Due to decreasing membership, the Participating Member (PM) delegate number for our region has been reduced from 13 to 10. There was also discussion about holding a Region 2 meeting sometime during the summer/fall where GMO presidents and interested members could convene to discuss issues important to the region. [6] Board of Governors News George Williams gave a wonderful presentation on the “State of Dressage.” Some of the highlights he is proud to report: Strongest Pan Am team ever and deep talent in the Young Horse, Developing Horse, and Junior/Young Rider programs. The FarmVet Adult Amateur clinics with Lilo Fore have been well received around the country. A pelican deftly catches a treat in San Diego. USEF Open Forum News Janet Brown-Foy expressed that 2011 was an absolutely thrilling hear for the Young Horse and Developing Horse programs: Every single age group had quality horses competing, and the talent ran deep too. Scott Hassler presented some statistics on the positive impact these programs are having on the quality of horses and training at the FEI levels, stating more than half of the horses competing at Gladstone in 2011 are graduates of the Young Horse program. They are now working to develop a network of trainers who are successful at developing young horses for these programs, to help build a strong infrastructure for the future. Judging forums are also addressing these classes to help standardize scores and comments. New for 2012 is the Developing Horse Grand Prix program, sponsored by Hilda Gurney and Carol Lavell. Information on these programs can be found on the USEF website. George Williams reported a record number of CDIs are on the books for 2012 and span nine states, including Kentucky and Ohio. This change addresses the problem of saturation in Florida, although some express concern over the welfare of longstanding venues in the Wellington area. It was also reported during this forum that USDF is now tracking scores for the Seat Medal Finals, with the goal of “growing the bottom for the equitation classes.” In With the Junior/Young Rider coach, Jeremy Steinberg, now on board, Platinum Performance and the Dressage Foundation, along with the USDF, are sponsoring Junior/Young Rider clinics with Steinberg across the country. Nine “L” Education Programs with five final exams and two Instructor Certification programs with final exams were held in 2011. 2011 was the first time ever to have four national coaches in dressage: Anne Gribbons, Scott Hassler, Debbie McDonald and Jeremy Steinberg. Anne Gribbons commented, “It is historic that USEF and USDF are finally moving forward together.” Williams noted competition participation has continued to decline, as well as the number of participating members, youth members and lifetime horse certificate applications. The total 2011 general membership was the lowest it’s been in six years. In an effort to stabilize the decline, Williams reports USDF will reach out to other associations to draw interest, including the Western Dressage Association and other breed associations. The economy and declining membership were reasons last year that squelched the idea of a National Championship. The proposal was brought forward again for vote, and after a lively discussion, the motion to hold a head-to-head competition showcasing Adult Amateur and Open riders at Training through Grand Prix levels passed. With invitations to be extended to competitors who have qualified through Continued on next page COPYRIGHT © 2012 Wisconsin Dressage & Combined Training Association San Diego continued the Great American Insurance Group/ USDF Regional Dressage Championships, the inaugural championship (exact name to be determined) will take place in the fall of 2013 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. Educational Sessions Equestrian Journaling — Allison Brunelli, presenter All USDF members enjoy a free membership to Barnby Notes, an equestrian journaling service. Brunelli shared her personal story on how journaling helped her improve retention in her daily training plan. She explained that riding is a skill learned by carving out neural pathways and building muscle memory. If learning is only done on the horse, you’re committing both correct and incorrect feelings into your long-term memory. As a result, some of your time in the saddle is spent unlearning! This is time intensive and can be expensive. Journaling has aided her to visually, intellectually and kinesthetically solidify and understand correct versus incorrect, resulting in changing the speed and quality of learning for the better. (See pages 9 and 10 for Dr. Kathleen Kelly’s “General Guideline for Deep Practice Journaling.”) Check out the Barnby Notes website to read some of the open journals available, including Courtney King-Dye and WDCTA member, Amanda Johnson. Try journaling for yourself using your free membership. Balance in Movement — Suzanne von Dietze and Hillary Clayton, presenters Suzanne von Dietze, her latest book, Riders and Horses: Back to Back, gave a fantastic presentation on rider conformation and a balanced seat. Just as horses WDCTA members at the USDF awards banquet: Back row, left to right: Katie Foster; Debbie Garris, Illinois Dressage & CTA member; Pam Doolittle; Shelly Reichart and Lynn Foster. Front row, left - Ed Eickelberger, IDCTA president, and far right - Sheri Reichart. must work through challenges in part because of conformation, so do riders. Using video and live demonstrations from the audience, she shared how we can compensate for our conformational differences to affect a positive riding result. Hillary Clayton’s talk showed how the mechanics of the horse’s gaits changes as uphill balance is improved. The video demonstrations of the work done in her lab were truly captivating. The content was a wonderful complement to the rider balance presentation presented by von Dietze. You can find a great article summarizing this talk in the USDF Connections magazine, March 2012 issue, or look it up on eTrak. SmartPak Salute Gala and Annual Awards Banquet This is only my second USDF Convention experience, but I must admit being in the audience celebrating the successes of our WDCTA members has become one of my favorite convention activities! I sat with two wonderful mother/ daughter teams this year —Lynne and Katie Foster and Sheri and Shelly Reichart. It was great fun and a real privilege to watch and clap as they walked across the stage. One of the first things I do when I am seated is scan through the 40+ pages in the program to see if I recognize any of our Wisconsin members I can congratulate. Steffen Peters warms up for his demonstration at the USDF Symposium [7] I was inspired by the wonderful stories of the honorees like Lendon Gray, who was presented a lifetime achievement award. (See her story on the USDF website.) I was moved by the hard work and commitment all of you have to this sport and your equine partners. Please celebrate with me the achievements of our WDCTA members, listed later on in this newsletter. Congratulations to all! USDF Symposium—Presenting the USEF Dressage Coaching Team I was particularly excited for the weekend symposium, which was held just north of San Diego at the Del Mar Facility. After a beautiful and warm week, the weekend brought cooler temps in the 50s with a cold wind. That didn’t deter attendance, however. Working together for the first time in one arena, our national coaching team presented step-by-step their methodologies for developing horses. The symposium began with a lungeing demonstration and ended with Steffen Peters debuting his new mount, Legalos. In between, the coaches worked with some top names in our sport, including David Blake, Charlotte Bredahl, Jan Ebeling, Leslie Morse, Shannon Peters, Kathleen Raine and more. Ravel and Weltino’s Magic also made appearances and helped illustrate important training principles the coaches were trying to convey. Here are some of my notes: Jeremy Steinberg: Jump defines the canter, while swing defines the trot. The speed and quickness of the hind legs in canter result in more jump, while the result in trot with hind legs reaching more under is more swing. Continued on next page COPYRIGHT © 2012 Wisconsin Dressage & Combined Training Association San Diego continued When helping a rider think through a problem with a training issue (one rider was having trouble with canter-walk transitions), he asked the rider to reflect on what the horse was doing and NOT doing. From a riding standpoint, he asked the rider to give some ideas on what to do differently to improve it. For example, if the hind legs are slow, perhaps a kick is necessary to get the legs to snap more. Basically, he let the rider guide the decision-making process moving forward, and helped the rider think through the training before doing it. His final point to the audience was that he participated in the Junior/Young Rider program because the seat and feel in dressage is the basis for all good riding, even though in the beginning he really loved jumping. He expressed that BOTH people and horses need to be pushed out of their comfort zones occasionally and then need to have the experience of realizing that the effort was really okay! Debbie McDonald: On contact: Give your arm to the horse— hold the horse in your shoulder blades rather than in your hands. She emphasized the importance of having a good plan in place: “A long-term plan, a short-term plan, and a back-up plan.” Keep in mind that the most important job for you is to keep your horse happy in his work and to develop a relationship that will last! Scott Hassler: Scott brought a different vocabulary to the training sessions than what I’m used to hearing. He loved using words and phrases such as “playfully develop” and “coach” the horse. He acknowledged emotions in the horse a lot, and also how much of riding young horses is about the rider developing a “friendly access.” The years from five to six generally focus on teaching the horse to sit and carry, so starting ground work is appropriate. He recommends a little bit every day and building. It’s important to school an appropriate reaction to the whip touching the hind legs, and the work should be “play” for relaxation and access. Anne Gribbons: Her quick and dry sense of humor, along with her very observant and shortly phrased summaries of her thoughts, were easy to capture and remember. I had a lot of notes for her! But here are my top three: [8] Together in one place, the USDF coaches: (L-R) Scott Hassler, Debbie McDonald, Jeremy Steinberg and Anne Gribbons. George Williams, second from right. She confessed she is “old school” in that she still believes in the outside rein, which is not so popular in Europe right now. For this reason, she really likes using leg yielding to improve the canter reaction. Using Steffen Peters and Magic, she worked them from quarter to centerline and back again, leg yielding with and against the lead. The exercise results in a more active and uphill canter, with more volume too. There is a good side, and then there is the other side. You always have the problem of the “other side.” Take care not to drill, which may highlight the “other side” issues. Canter-trot transitions are actually pretty tricky at the FEI levels. To get them, vibrate fingers on the outside for aiding. Oh, and at the end of every movement, shorten your reins whether you need it or not. It keeps you—in your mind anyway— riding. Some Odds and Ends and in Summary While I was at the symposium, I heard some ladies talking behind me about a fantastic sale on Pikeur clothing that happens annually just north of San Diego. The store offers all its Pikeur overstock (and it is a LOT) for 50%+ off. My friends from California booked it up there and brought back a bounty of britches, winter coats and sweaters for what was a super deal. If you’re interested in watching for it next year, perhaps subscribe to the store’s mailing list. I was also really lucky to have my friend, Donna Rose, show me around the neighborhood where she grew up. She shared with me the little town of Ocean Beach, right on the coast line. Ocean Beach pier is the longest pier in California. The town itself has the look and feel of downtown Madison, in my opinion, with interesting people and things to talk to and see. It was also fun to bump into fellow snowbirds, Maryal Barnett and WDCTA member, Nichole Trapp, during the symposium, and share thoughts on the great program put on by the national coaches. I want to close by thanking you, our members, for giving me the opportunity to serve as your president and share these wonderful educational events with you. The USDF and USEF organizations are working hard to improve the quality of teaching and training, which in the end will serve all of us—and our horses—better. COPYRIGHT © 2012 Wisconsin Dressage & Combined Training Association REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION [9] COPYRIGHT © 2012 Wisconsin Dressage & Combined Training Association REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION [10] COPYRIGHT © 2012 Wisconsin Dressage & Combined Training Association Photo by Caryn Vesperman WDCTA State and Chapter Boards * Indicates State Board Position State Board President * Pam Doolittle (608) 644-9423 [email protected] State Board Awards Recorder * Send forms to: Cindy Riffle [email protected] State Board Vice President * Mary Hanneman (608) 455-1037 [email protected] State Board Members-at-Large * Nicki Butler (608) 213-8925 [email protected] State Board Secretary * Sue Genin (608) 882-6580 [email protected] Caitrin O’Shea (608) 217-7424 [email protected] State Board Treasurer * Angela Genin (608) 516-2293 [email protected] State Board Historian * Anne Zaharias (906) 864-2790 [email protected] State Board Video Librarian * Donna Thomas (608) 835-8549 [email protected] State Board Newsletter Editor * Caryn Vesperman (608) 455-2208 [email protected] State Board Webmaster * Stephanie Severn (608) 213-8925 [email protected] [11] OPEN [email protected] Central Chapter President - OPEN Eastern Chapter President - OPEN * [email protected] Vice President - OPEN Secretary - OPEN Treasurer - OPEN Kettle Moraine Chapter President - Carol Hines-Stroede* (414) 444-8416 [email protected] Vice President - Nancy Lightfield Treasurer - Joann Williams (414) 378-2231 Secretary - Kathy Weishampel (262) 719-8438 Representative - Joann Williams * (414) 378-2231 Northeastern Chapter President - OPEN* Northern Chapter President - OPEN* Southwest Chapter President - Donna Thomas * (608) 835-8549 [email protected] Vice President - Sue Genin (608) 882-6580 Treasurer - DeAnn Howard (608) 576-4194 Secretary - Jamie Zimmerman (608 )228-7381 Representative 1 - Pam Doolittle * (608) 644-9423 Representative 2 - Heather McManamy * (608) 886-3764 Alt. Representative - Stephanie Severn * (608) 213-8925 Upper Peninsula Chapter President - Kathy Caspary * (906) [email protected] Vice President - Tina Ozanich (906) 296-0284 Treasurer - Tracee Horn (920) 346-3624 Secretary - Judi Izzi (906) 384-6955 COPYRIGHT © 2012 Wisconsin Dressage & Combined Training Association Dressage’s Barbaro? pranced and spooked the rest of the way back to his stall. By Thereasa Marcum-Hribar I am writing this on behalf of Patti Gruber and her dressage BLM mustang, Padré. For those of you who don’t know who they are, here is a quick summary. Padré is a 2000 buckskin BLM mustang stallion. He was born in the wild on the New Pass/Ravenswood Herd Management Area in Nevada. In 2001, he was captured and adopted from the Palomino Valley National Adoption Center in Nevada. He stood at stud from 2002 through 2007 at the International Equine Podiatry Center in Kentucky where his breedings where part of a hoof study that started through the BLM. In 2007, Padré was gifted to Patti Gruber, who trained him under saddle and has been showing him ever since. His show career has earned him titles such as GAIG/USDF Breeder’s Championship Series Reserve Grand Champion Stallion, Dressage at Devon 4-Year-Old and Older In-Hand Stallion Reserve Grand Champion, USDF Grand Champion Stallion Silverwood Farm, USDF Reserve Champion Stallion Sorensen Park, and USDF Dressage Sport Horse Breeding Horse of the Year for 4-Year-Old and Older Stallions. There are many more titles and honors Padré has earned, including his own Breyer Model Horse. Within an hour, Padré’s back legs began to swell, from his fetlocks through his hocks and the muscles in his rump and lower back were extremely sensitive. An emergency call was made to the vet, followed by rotating cold hosing and hand walking for six hours. Patti spent the night in the barn outside his stall to keep an eye on him overnight. The next morning, the vet advised Patti to take Padré to the UW- trimming company’s response to the situation of this was: It was Patti’s fault! That if she had such a nice, expensive show horse, she should not have turned him out. That he should have been hand walked only, and that this is just a horse and things happen. They also informed Patti they had consulted their lawyer about the incident and that if Patti felt the need to contact them further, she should have her legal counsel contact them. In short, they are denying any responsibility for the injuries. They only see horses as a thing, and don’t realize all the blood, sweat, tears, emotions and money we invest in them. According to Padrés Facebook page, at 2 p.m., May 29, Padré was turned out in his pasture located at the back of Patti’s house. She was sitting in her living room and looked up to see Padré running frantically. She immediately got up and went outside to see what was going on, only to find a man in a tree within 10 feet of Padré s pasture, which is about 50 feet wide and 200 feet long. The man was wielding a chainsaw and had just started cutting down a tree. Although the man stopped the chainsaw when Patti approached, he ignored her comments and questions in regard to what he was doing and whom he worked for. Patti had led Padré about 20 feet from the paddock when the man in the tree turned the chainsaw back on, as well as the tree shredder. Padré reared up and spun in circles again in a complete panic, and [12] Madison Veterinary Hospital to be seen by their team. At the hospital they did a variety of tests including flexions, x-rays, ultrasound and blood work. Padré s lameness is mainly in his left hock with significant effusion on the outside of his hock with blood spurting into the effusion. He also had effusion on the right hock and muscle soreness, as well as a raised stress level in his blood work. Padré was on stall rest for 10 days, his legs were wrapped, and he needed to be hand-walked with a return visit to the hospital in mid-June for follow-up ultrasound and x-rays and must return again in July. The prognosis for a return to work was Aug. 1 at the earliest. Outside of his trips to the hospital for the ultrasounds, he is not to be trailered anywhere due to the stress it puts on the joint. Unfortunately, as of June 11, the swelling had worsened. Now Patti is on a wait-andsee situation. I wrote this article for two reasons. The first reason was to inform fellow dressage enthusiasts about a devastating injury to an inspirational dressage horse. The second reason was to have all equine owners, equine property owners, and equine property managers take into consideration that there are equine ignorant people in the world who don’t see the value in horses like we do. They only see horses as a thing, and don’t realize all the blood, sweat, tears, emotions and money we invest in them. Like Patti said in her Facebook post, it doesn’t matter if it’s a backyard pet or a Grand Prix champion, companies should have a policy on how to handle situations with animals. Horses are legally defined as an “attractive nuisance,” so it automatically makes horse property owners potentially liable for injuries that occur on the property due to the horses. But who’s responsible for injuries due to the ignorance of your neighbors, general public (for example, traffic, pedestrian, spectators), or maintenance workers? As a mustang owner and enthusiast, I’m biased and taking Patti’s side on the matter. But for those of you who side with the tree trimming company, ask yourself this question, what would you do if it was your horse that was injured because of someone else’s equine ignorance? ___________ Next month, Thereasa talks about her own mustang adventure. As devastating as this situation is, the added salt to the wound was the tree COPYRIGHT © 2012 Wisconsin Dressage & Combined Training Association Coming to Wisconsin.... A Great Educational Opportunity for Instructors and Auditors The hugely popular USDF Instructor Program has arrived! Workshops and testing programs are being held all over the U.S. as many of our nation’s top dressage trainers are seeking national certification through this program. Mark the following dates on your calendar. All the sessions will be held at Sunflower Farms, Bristol, WI, convenient to Milwaukee and Chicago airports. The curriculum will cover Training – First Levels: Nov 10, 2012: Lungeing the Horse - Sarah Geikie, instructor Nov 11, 2012, Lungeing the Rider - Sarah Geikie, instructor Mar 23-24, 2013, Riding/Training Workshop- Vicki Hammers-O'Neil, instructor April 27-28, 2013 , Teaching Workshop - Cindy Sydnor, instructor WDCTA invites all dressage instructors and trainers to participate in these workshops. NOTE: There are only eight instructor slots available, so please submit your application soon! The application and additional information, including fees and deadlines, can be found on the WDCTA website at www. wdcta.org. For instructors looking for financial assistance to attend, several grants and scholarships are available. The Dressage Foundation has two grants available: * “Help for Dressage Instructors” – Deadline is July 1 * “The Trip Harting Fund” – Deadline is March 25, 2013 WDCTA also has scholarships available: * WDCA State Scholarship * WDCTA Chapter Scholarship (where available) Auditing is also available. More information will be posted on the WDCTA website and in the eQuester in the coming months! [13] COPYRIGHT © 2012 Wisconsin Dressage & Combined Training Association Horses For Sale Accolade HF— 4yo Oldenburg Verband gelding. 3 wonderful gaits for dressage. Nicely started under saddle. Should mature 17—17.2H. Videos on our website! $20,000! Lyrical Champion HF—7yo Oldenburg Verband mare. Wonderful soft gaits. Schooling First Level dressage. $20,000 ___________________ Savannah HF—Gorgeous mover with three very good gaits. Schooling Training Level, soft and easy, trailers, cross ties, clips, bathes. Videos on our website. $20,000 Cartouche HF Ster—5yo 17H Dutch WB geld ing. Spectacular, uphill mover who will shine in the dressage ring. Professionals will want to look closely at this top quality gelding. Started under saddle. Videos on our website. Serious inquiries only. Judy Batker, DVM Larry Mahr, DVM Stephanie Hirsbrunner, DVM JR Lund, DVM Emily Leuthner, DVM, DACVIM Andrea Lanphear, DVM, CVA Christine Olson, DVM Keith Gunby, DVM 1350 South Fish Hatchery Rd ! P.O. Box 27 ! Oregon, WI 53575 © ShorthorseStudios Stephanie Severn, Hopeful Farm Sport Horses McFarland Wisconsin Tel 608-835-0551 Fax 608-835-0552 www.countryviewvets.com _______________________ 608.213.8925 ∙ www.hopefulfarm.com ___________________ [email protected] Exclusively for WDCTA Members Only Thanks to WDCTA’s partnership with the international educational video company, DressageClinic.com, 2012 WDCTA members receive a FREE 30-Day VIP membership! 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WDCTA State & Chapter Meetings Tuesday, July 10 Kettle Moraine Chapter 6 p.m., Culvers in Mukwonago Fine-tuning plans for our August schooling show Contact: Carol Hines-Stroede (414) 444-8416 or [email protected] Tuesday, Aug. 14 Southwest Chapter Meeting 7 p.m., Hopeful Farm Sport Horses Potluck and Farm Tour 4595 Mahoney Road, McFarland (Town of Dunn) (RAIN DATE: Aug. 16) Tuesday, Sept. 11 Southwest Chapter Meeting - Business Meeting Only 7 p.m., Location TBD Tuesday, Oct. 9 Southwest Chapter Meeeting 6:30 p.m, Body Clipping Demo by Mary Hanneman at Megan McIsaac's farm, Lindinhof Equine Sports Zentrum, Oregon. Tuesday, Nov. 6 Southwest Chapter Meeting 6:30 p.m. Business meeting only: 2013 chapter officers election and 2013 program planning. Location TBD Saturday, Dec. 8 Southwest Chapter 1 p.m., “Death by Chocolate” Holiday Party Location - Andrea Mitchell’s home, Madison Saturday, March 2, 2013 WDCTA Annual conference and Awards Banquet Location - TBA WDCTA Clinics & Events July 6-8 Janet Foy Clinic Judd’s Green Meadows Farm, Belleville, WI Contact: Mary Hanneman * No auditing charge for (608) 455-1037 SW Chapter members [email protected] Oct. 20-21 Maryal Barnett Clinic Hidden Pond Farm, Mazomanie, WI Contact: Pam Doolittle * No auditing charge for (608) 712-1400 SW Chapter members [email protected] Nov. 10 - 11 USDF Instructor Certification: Lungeing Workshop Faculty Instructor: Sarah Geikie, USEF "S" judge and certified examiner. Taking instructors and open to auditors. Sunflower Farms, 19000 - 128th Street, Bristol, WI Contact: Stephanie Severn (608) 213-8925 or [email protected] Contact: Nicki Butler (608) 358-2589 or [email protected] Nov. 17-18 Platinum Performance/USDF Region 2 Jr/YR Clinic Instructor: Jeremy Steinberg Sunflower Farms, 19000 - 128th Street, Bristol, WI Contact: Pamela Doolittle (608) 712-1400 or [email protected] March 23-24, 2013 USDF Instructor Certification: Riding Workshop Faculty Instructor: Vicki Hammers-O'Neil, certified examiner. Taking instructors and open to auditors. Sunflower Farms, 19000 - 128th Street, Bristol, WI Contact: Stephanie Severn (608) 213-8925 or [email protected] Contact: Nicki Butler (608) 358-2589 or [email protected] April 27-28, 2013 USDF Instructor Certification: Teaching Workshop Faculty Instructor: Cindy Sydnor, certified examiner. Taking instructors and open to auditors. Sunflower Farms, 19000 - 128th Street, Bristol, WI Contact: Stephanie Severn (608) 213-8925 or [email protected] Contact: Nicki Butler (608) 358-2589 or [email protected] Shows Remember, only USDF/USEF recognized shows or schooling shows designated as WDCTA-recognized are eligible for WDCTA year-end awards. July 7 Book Signing Party with Janet Foy for her book, “Dressage for the (Not So) Perfect Horse” - 8-9 p.m. Bring your book or buy a book that evening and get it signed by Janet. Location: Tuscany Grill Restaurant at the Quality Inn Hotel, 2969 Cahill Main (off S. Fish Hatchery), Fitchburg/Madison. Limited books available that evening. RSVP by July 1 (and to reserve a book), contact Caryn Vesperman at 608-455-2208 or email: [email protected] July 7-8 FITS Dressage Schooling Show Judge: Robin Brueckmann (S), Leslie Weiss (r), Jennifer Malott Kotylo (L) Wisconsin Equestrian Center, DePere, WI Deb Heier equestrianentries.com (920) 819- 2891 WDCTA-recognized Aug. 10-12 Janet Foy Clinic Judd’s Green Meadows Farm, Belleville, WI Contact: Mary Hanneman * No auditing charge for (608) 455-1037 SW Chapter members [email protected] July 14-15 Silverwood Dressage Show Judge: Marlene Schneider “S”, Cindy Canace “S” Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI Lisa Cannata [email protected] (847) 235-6410 Sept. 7-9 Janet Foy Clinic Judd’s Green Meadows Farm, Belleville, WI Contact: Mary Hanneman * No auditing charge for (608) 455-1037 SW Chapter members [email protected] July 20-21 Sorensen Park Dressage & SportHorse Show Judge: Gail Hoff-Carmona “S” East Troy, WI Reid Sorensen, (262) 642-4111 www.sorensenpark.com Continued on next page [16] COPYRIGHT © 2012 WDCTA Calendar of Events continued July 22 IDCTA Dressage & CT Schooling Show Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI Lisa Cannata (847) 235-6410 [email protected] July 28 Heartland Dressage Schooling Show Judge: Denise Jostes, “L” Intro to 2nd Level and above; junior, senior, maiden Heartland Stables, Custer, WI Betty Foss and Alysia Makuski [email protected] (715) 340-7159 (Betty) or (715) 347-7728 (Alysia) WDCTA-recognized July 29 Heritage Stables MiniEvent, Dressage, Hunter Show 812 N Griffith Road, Oconomowoc, WI Contact: Jennifer Strauss, (262) 313-8926 imfullofstuff@yahoo.com July 29 Heartland Dressage Schooling Show Judge: Denise Jostes, “r” Intro to 2nd Level and above; junior, senior, maiden Heartland Stables, Custer, WI Betty Foss and Alysia Makuski [email protected] (715) 340-7159 (Betty) or (715) 347-7728 (Alysia) WDCTA-recognized July 28-29 Silverwood Dressage Show Judges: Dina Babcock “S” and Scott Peterson “S” Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI Lisa Cannata, (847) 235-6410 [email protected] Aug. 2-3 and 4 (two shows, one weekend) Sorensen Park Dressage & Sport Horse Shows Juges; Lilo Fore “I” and Sandy Chohany “S” East Troy, WI Reid Sorensen, (262) 642-4111 www.sorensenpark.com Aug. 4-5 Silverwood Dressage Horse Trials Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI Lisa Cannata [email protected] (847) 235-6410 Aug. 5 Fields and Fences Dressagefest Judge: Thomas Poulin “S” and others TBD Gurnee, IL Deborah Garris [email protected] Aug. 9-11 Sorensen Park Dressage Youth Team Camp Schooling Show Judge: Tricia Joaquin “L” graduate East Troy, WI Reid Sorensen www.sorensenpark.com (262) 642-4111 Aug. 10-12 NIHJA Show Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI Donna Battaglia [email protected] [17] Aug. 11-12 Silverwood Dressage Show Judge: Sandy Chohany “S” Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI Lisa Cannata, (847) 235-6410 [email protected] Oct. 5-6 Sorensen Park Dressage Show Judge: Ulrich Schmitz “S” East Troy, WI Reid Sorensen, (262) 642-4111 www.sorensenpark.com Aug. 17 and 18-19 (two shows, one weekend) Silverwood Dressage Shows Judges: Bev Rogers “S”, Jeanne MacDonald “I”and others TBD Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI Lisa Cannata, (847) 235-6410 [email protected] Oct. 13 Sorensen Park Dressage Schooling Show Judge: Michele Sieracki “L” graduate East Troy, WI Reid Sorensen, (262) 642-4111 www.sorensenpark.com WDCTA-recognized Aug. 18 Sorensen Schooling Show Judge: Caryn Vesperman ”L” graduate Sorensen Park, East Troy, WI Reid Sorensen, (262) 642-4111 www.sorensenpark.com WDCTA-recognized Oct. 27 Iowa DCTA Schooling Show & Series Championship Judge: Caryn Vesperman, L graduate Iowa Equestrian Center, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Rachel Wehrheim [email protected] (319) 329-5065 Aug. 19 Hoofer Riding Club Dressage & CT Schooling Show Judge: Caryn Vesperman, “L” graduate Hoofer Equestrian Center, Belleville, WI Jamie Stone, [email protected] Non-WDCTA Event Aug. 24-27 Summers End Hunter-Jumper - “A” rated Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI Kate Geraldi, (847) 224-3854 Aug. 25 WDCTA Kettle Moraine Schooling Show Offering traditional, gaited and western dressage Judge: Tracey Dikkers, “L” graduate Sorensen Equestrian Park, East Troy, WI Alice Antczak, (262) 642-4178 [email protected] WDCTA-recognized Sept. 1-2 Silverwood Dressage Show Judge: Tom Poulin “S” Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI Lisa Cannata, (847) 235-6410 [email protected] Sept. 15 Sorensen Park Dressage Schooling Show Judge: Nicole Trapp “L” graduate East Troy, WI Reid Sorensen www.sorensenpark.com (262) 642-4111 WDCTA-recognized Sept. 15-16 Silverwood Dressage Show Judge: Sandy Hotz “S” Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI Lisa Cannata, (847) 235-6410 [email protected] Sept. 23 IDCTA Mini-Event and Championship Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI Debbie Garris, (312) 401-1157 [email protected] Sept. 29-30 Silverwood Dressage Show Judge: Sara Schmitt “S” Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI Lisa Cannata, (847) 235-6410 [email protected] July 21 Tempel Farm Lipizzan Evening Toast and Performance - 6-8 p.m. 17000 Wadsworth Road, Wadsworth, WI [email protected] (847)623-7272 July 29 Tempel Farm Lipizzan Matinee Performance - 1- 3 p.m. 17000 Wadsworth Road, Wadsworth, WI [email protected] (847) 623-7272 Aug. 18 Tempel Farm Lipizzan Evening Toast and Performance - 6-8 p.m. 17000 Wadsworth Road, Wadsworth, WI [email protected] (847) 623-7272 Aug. 26 Tempel Farm Lipizzan Matinee Performance - 1- 3 p.m. 17000 Wadsworth Road, Wadsworth, WI [email protected] (847) 623-7272 Sept. 8 Tempel Farm Lipizzan Evening Toast and Performance - 6-8 p.m. 17000 Wadsworth Road, Wadsworth, WI [email protected] (847) 623-7272 Sept. 23 Tempel Farm Lipizzan Matinee Performance - 1- 3 p.m. 17000 Wadsworth Road, Wadsworth, WI [email protected] (847) 623-7272 Nov. 2-4 Gerd Zuther Clinic Touchstone Farm, Brooklyn, WI Contact: Caryn Vesperman (608) 455-2208 * No auditing charge www.bytouchstonefarm.com COPYRIGHT © 2012 WDCTA MarketPlace [email protected] _____________________ ______ 6/12 Business Listings Custom Saddlery Lodi Veterinary Clinic Rein-Aid SmartPak Proud Sponsor of WDCTA’s Symposium with __________________________ _______________ 12/12 [18] COPYRIGHT © 2012 WDCTA MarketPlace More time in the saddle. 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EQUESTRIAN ENDEAVORS Erinn Bieber N4845 Highline Road Bonduel, WI 54107 715-460-0532 [email protected] 60 x 200’ indoor with mirrors, standard outdoor dressage ring, large pasture turnout or small paddock (individual or small group), wash stall w/ hot and cold water, dressage instruction on site. Trailering to shows. HICKORY KNOLL FARM Betsy Freiburger 5438 Hwy. M Fitchburg, WI 53575 608-835-7473 [email protected] Indoor and outdoor arena, turnout, heated lounge, wash stall, trails and lessons. LINDINHOFF EQUINE SPORTS ZENTRUM Megan McIsaac 4246 Schneider Drive Oregon, WI 53575 608-445-8531 [email protected] Indoor with mirrors and 80 x 200 sand outdoor. Individual and group turnout. Wash stall. Numerous trails. Solarium. Lessons and monthly training available. PRATT STABLE Paula Pratt 8434 Central Sands Road Bancroft, WI 54921 715-335-4130 [email protected] Boarding, lesson, breeding, training facility. 70 x 140’ indoor w/ rubber footing, mirrors. Three full outdoor arenas, two round pens, jumps, trails. Heated tack rooms, lounge and wash rack. Matted stalls, daily turnout, cleaning. Dressage clinics, lessons and lesson horses. [21] ANDREA SCHTEN La Roge Stable W349S10131 Bittersweet Ct. Eagle, WI 53119 262-470-4557 [email protected] www.andreaschten.com USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist. Regional championships - Training thru I-1 on self-trained horses. Studied with multiple, internationally known trainers. 10 years teaching experience. School horses available. Will travel. SILVERWOOD FARM Lisa Froehlig P.O. Box 192 Camp Lake, WI 53109 262-889-4700 [email protected] 80 x 160’ mirrored indoor arena, 7 outdoor arenas, hot/cold indoor wash stalls, large wood-fenced pastures, daily and rehab turnout, beautiful XC courses, well-maintained grounds, recognized dressage and horse trials on site, four FEI trainers teach all levels. SUNFLOWER FARMS 19000 - 128th Street Bristol, WI 53104 www.sunflowerfarms.com Four outdoor rings, three heated indoor rings, 100 turnouts; 22 allweather turnouts, 24-hour security, seven barns on 170 acres. Open seven days a week until 9:30 p.m. TEMPEL LIPIZZAN CORPORATION 17000 Wadsworth Road Old Mill Creek, IL 60083 847-244-5330 [email protected] Indoor and outdoor arena w/ stands, clinics, classical dressage exhibitions, special performances and private events at our Guest House. Tempel Lipizzan Corp. is a dressage training facility dedicated to the education and promotion of classical dressage and the Lipizzan breed. WALK ABOUT FARM Alice Antczak N7258 County Road ES Elkhorn, WI 53121 262-642-4178 [email protected] 10 x 10’ matted stalls, 60 x 120’ mirrored indoor arena, full-size outdoor arena, seasonal pasture, manicured trails, retirement boarding, training available. Instructor Listings ERINN BIEBER Equestrian Endeavors N4845 Highline Road Bonduel, WI 54107 715-460-0532 [email protected] Shown and trained through I-1 and earned USDF Bronze and Silver medals. Will teach all levels. School horses available. Will travel for lessons and available for clinics. Will trailer and travel to shows. TRACEY DIKKERS Dundee Training Stable N6482 Silver Road Monticello, WI 53570 608-220-2628 [email protected] Shown through Intermediare I. Training Grand Prix. USDF Bronze and Silver medals on self-trained horses. L graduate with distinction. Ride regularly with top instructors. Will teach all levels. Will travel for clinics and lessons. LISA FROEHLIG Silverwood Farm P.O. Box 192 Camp Lake, WI 53109 262-889-4700 [email protected] 20 years teaching experience, will teach Intro thru G.P. 30 years riding experience – USDF Bronze, Silver, Gold Medals. Will do some travel. SHARON JOHNSON Wisconsin Dells, WI 608-253-7018 608-547-8814 (cell) [email protected] USEF “r’ judge - hunter, hunt seat equitation, jumper. Students have earned USDF, USEF, WDCTA and IDCTA awards. 30+ years teaching experience, and will travel. Lessons, clinics and equine sports massage. MEGAN MC ISAAC Lindinhof Equine Sports Zentrum 4246 Schneider Drive Oregon, WI 53575 608-445-8531 [email protected] Indoor with mirrors and 80 x 200 sand outdoor. Individual and group turnout. Wash stall. Numerous trails. Solarium. Lessons and monthly training available with FEI trainer who lives on site. School horses available for lease. ANDREA SCHTEN W349S10131 Bittersweet Ct. Eagle, WI 53119 262-470-4557 [email protected] www.andreaschten.com USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist. Regional championships - Training thru I-1 on self-trained horses. Studied with multiple, internationally known trainers. 10 years teaching experience. School horses available. Will travel. NICOLE TRAPP Barry Ridge Equestrian Center 1207 White Sands Court West Bend, WI 53090 920-960-6930 [email protected] Shown thru 4th level and training level eventing on self-trained horses. Completed L program w/ distinction. Audited USDF Instructor program, USDF bronze medal, USDF HOY/ regional/other awards. 15+ years teaching experience. Will teach up to 4th level, school horses, will travel for judging, clinics, shows. KATE VAN SICKLEN Silver Spring Farm 3031 Timber Lane Verona, WI 53593 608-845-6630 [email protected] British Horse Society Instructor. USDF “L” Program graduate with distinction. USDF Associate Certified Instructor. USDF medalist. Shown thru Prix St. George. 30+ years teaching experience. Will teach thru 4th Level. Specialize in teaching all riders/horses correct basics. Will travel for lessons. JOANN WILLIAMS Cambridge Farm W3580 Scotch Bush Road Elkorn, WI 53121 414-378-2231 [email protected] Offering classical dressage for every horse and rider. USD Golf medalist on self-trained horse and multiple USDF regional and HOY winner. Many students have Silver and Bronze medals. Experience training all breeds including gaited horses. Will travel for lessons and clinics. Continued on next page COPYRIGHT © 2011 Wisconsin Dressage & Combined Training Association Business Listings CAMBRIDGE COUNTRY VETERINARY SERVICES LLC Elaine Burkhart 2645 Evergreen Drive Cambridge, WI 53523 608-423-7260 [email protected] Equine ambulatory service with emphasis on the performance horse. 15+ years’ experience in equine dental equilibration and balance, and 40+ years of training, riding and competing high-level performance horses. Lameness/performance, medical evaluations, prepurchase, digital radiography and ultrasound available. Hours by appointment. COUNTRYVIEW VETERINARY CLINIC Emily Leuthner 1350 South fish Hatchery Road, Oregon, WI 53575 www.countryviewvets.com Small and large animal veterinary care. TRACEY DIKKERS - L JUDGE N6482 Silver Road Monticello, WI 53570 608-220-2628 [email protected] L judge, passed with distinction. USDF Bronze and Silver medals on self-trained horses. Shown through Intermediare I. Training Grand Prix. Available for schooling shows. EXCALIBUR INSURANCE AGENCY 800-617-2450 [email protected] Equine insurance - mortality insurance, farm owners insurance, instructors and trainers liability insurance. “r” HUNTER JUDGE -EQUINE SPORTS MASSAGE Sharon Johnson Wisconsin Dells, WI 608-253-7018 608-547-8814 (cell) [email protected] USEF “r’ judge - hunter, hunt seat equitation, jumper. Shown thru 4th level; trained thru Grand Prix. Lessons, clinics and equine sports massage. PLUM LAKE VACATION HOME RENTALS Debra Stephenson 8177 Plum Lake Station Road Sayner, WI 54560-9751 715-542-3742 [email protected] Year-round vacation home rentals on Plum Lake. Bring your horse on vacation. Heated indoor arena, lounge and viewing area; wash stall; outdoor arena and round pen. WDCTA Business Members Support your WDCTA business members. Buy local! [22] ANDREA SCHTEN LoRoge Stable W349S10131 Bittersweet Ct. Eagle, WI 53119 262-470-4557 [email protected] www.andreaschten.com USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist. Regional championships - Training thru I-1 on self-trained horses. Studied with multiple, internationally known trainers. 10 years teaching experience. School horses available. Will travel. SUNFLOWER FARMS 19000 - 128th Street Bristol, WI 53104 www.sunflowerfarms.com Four outdoor rings, three heated indoor rings, 100 turnouts; 22 allweather turnouts, 24-hour security, seven barns on 170 acres. Open seven days a week until 9:30 p.m. CARYN VESPERMAN - L JUDGE W1619 King Road Brooklyn, WI 53521 608-455-2208 [email protected] L judge, passed with distinction. USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold medals. Shown through Grand Prix. Available for schooling shows. Cambridge Country Vet. Services Elaine Burkhart Countryview Veterinary Clinic Emily Leuthner Excalibur Insurance Tom Mikulice Andrea Schten Breeder Listings GREEN VALLEY FARM Howard and Sophie Fiedler Galena, IL 815-777-6008 [email protected] www.greenvalleyfarm.com Breed, raise and train Norwegian Fjord Horses. MAPLE RUN FARM LLC Shannon and Doug Langer W3465 Market Road Helenville, WI 53137 920-674-6344 [email protected] Hanoverians of exceptional quality. Bloodlines include Ampere, Bordeaux, DeNiro, Diamond Hit, Rohdiamont, Royal Prince, Sir Donnerhall, Sinatra Song, Fidertanz, Pablo, Winterprinz and Weltmeyer. Stonegate Equestrian Center Hazelhurts, WI Sunflower Farms Bristol, WI Maple Run Farm Doug and Shannon Langer Lindinhof Equine Sports Zentrum Megan McIsaac Plum Lake Vacation Home Rentals PDebra Stephenson Silverwood Farm Lisa Froehlig Temple Lipizzan Corporation COPYRIGHT © 2011 Wisconsin Dressage & Combined Training Association ___________________________________ ___________________ 12/12 [23] COPYRIGHT © 2011 Wisconsin Dressage & Combined Training Association 7$#4! +ETTLE-ORAINE#HAPTER / iÊiÃÌÊÌÌiÊ-V }Ê - ÜÊÊ-°°Ê7ÃVÃ !UGUSTAM 4%2. 3 % 7 3ORENSEN%QUESTRIAN0ARKWWWSORENSENPARKCOM 3T0ETERS2OAD%AST4ROY7)s *UDGE4RACEY$IKKERSL !, . / ) $)4 42! 3HOW0HOTOGRAPHER#HRISTINA(YKE -IDWEST%NGLISH4ACKWILLBEON3HOW'ROUNDS -IDWEST%NGLISH4ACKWI 2IBBONSAND(IGH0OINT!WARD 3HOW!TTIRE$RESSAGE4ACK.OT2EQUIRED '! )4% $ %NTRIES#LOSE!UGUSTOR7HEN2IDE3LOTS&ILL &%%3 3TALL2EQUIRED)NCLUDESONEBAGOFSHAVINGS (ORSESMAYARRIVE&RIDAY!UGUSTAFTERPM 3TALL#LEANING&EESEPARATECHECKPAYABLETO7$#4! 7-/, /,/" / 7ILLBERETURNEDIFYOUSTRIPYOURSTALL 4ACK3TALL &AN&EE3TALL /FlCE&EEONETIMESHOWFEE #,!33%3 .O #LASS 'AITED)NTRO4EST! 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Janet Foy is an “I” rated FEI judge, USEF “S” and Sport Horse Breeding judge. She has judged US and international FEI shows, including the NAYR Champs, Dressage at Devon, & USA World Cup League. She is a USDF L Faculty member and instructs Federation Judges. She is a USDF bronze, silver and gold medalist, having ridden horses to Horse of the Year Awards from Training to Grand Prix. Janet was a member of the USDF test writing committee, making her uniquely qualified to provide her students with insights to accurate test riding. Rider applications must be postmarked on the “opening day” (see above). Riders will be selected on a firstcome basis with preference given to WDCTA-SW chapter members, followed by WDCTA members from other chapters. Refunds will be considered at organizer’s discretion with receipt of veterinarian and/or doctor’s certificate. ________________________________________________________________ Alternates who have volunteered for WDCTA will have first chance at open slots via a drawing. Rider Name:_______________________________ Address: ____________________________ City: __________________________State: ________Zip: ___________Phone______________ Email: ______________________________________________ WDCTA Volunteer: _ Yes (Mark if applies) ___________________________ Horse’s Name:________________________________________ Breed:__________________ Age:_______ Schooling Level ______________________ Showing Level _________________ RIDER FEES: _ WDCTA Member: $125/ride or $365 for 3 rides _ Non-WDCTA Member: $140/ride or $420 for 3 _ TRAILER IN FEE: $10/ride or $25 for 3 (Everyone pays except Judd boarders) Ride Preferences: _ Friday Will you need a stall? _ Saturday _ Sunday _ AM _ PM (Will try to accommodate) _ Overnight ** _ For day** _ Just in and out **VERY limited overnight stall availability & additional cost – organizer will contact you with options Negative Coggins required with application (If you board at Judd’s, don’t send.) All shots must be current. AUDITOR FEES: WDCTA-SW Chapter members – NO CHARGE!! WDCTA member 1 day @ $15_____ 2 days @ $25_______ 3 days @ $30_______ Non-WDCTA member 1 day @ $20______ 2 days @ $30_______ 3 days @ $35________ Attending: _ Friday _ Saturday _ Sunday Includes coffee/water/soda and snacks. Bring your own lunch and chair! Rider / Auditor Fee $_________________ Add Trailer in Fee $_________________ TOTAL ENCLOSED $_________________ Make checks payable to: WDCTA Southwest Chapter Mail to organizer with check & 2012 Coggins: Mary Hanneman, N8160 Smith Rd, Brooklyn, WI 53521 Questions? 608-712-0975 or [email protected] [Updated 5/14/12] [25] COPYRIGHT © 2011 Wisconsin Dressage & Combined Training Association