February, 2015 - St. Louis Area Dressage Society

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The St. Louis Area Dressage Society Newsletter February 201 5
SLADS is a USDF Group Member Organization (GMO) and SLADS members are automatically USDF Group
Members (GMs). For USDF Participating Membership, members must apply directly to USDF.
THE ST. LOUIS AREA DRESSAGE SOCIETY'S
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
201 5
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
President:
Vice President:
Treasurer:
Secretary:
Dawn White
Kari Felton*
Sharon Layeski
Caroline Bean*
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
thebeans1 @charter.net
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Andy Amdsen
Christine Finch
Katie Sinclair *
Shelley Brubaker
Pat McNamara*
Sarah Szachnieski*
Leslie Burket*
Marsha Simpson*
Diane Upchurch
At the General Membership meeting of January 1 7, 201 5, attendees elected the Vice President and
Secretary along with five additional board members (*). These volunteers are your voice on how you
want SLADS to work for you during the coming year. If you have questions, ideas, or even complaints,
let one of them know. They can bring your topic to the full board for discussion, resolution, or
implementation.
Each one of the above individuals is willing to give their time and effort for our organization. Not
always an easy thing to do in our 'rush, rush' environment. Thank you!
IN MEMORIAM
On Wednesday, January 21 , 201 5, Judy Simms’
husband, Charlie, passed away. Judy was a SLADS
Executive Officer, Show Chairman, member and
competitor. As individuals and as a team, Judy and
Charlie worked many volunteer hours for SLADS. The
SLADS Community extends its sympathy to Judy and
her family over his passing.
SLADS AWARDS BANQUET AND ANNUAL ELECTION
Held January 1 7, 201 5
Spazio's at Westport
The weather was lovely for a Missouri January evening, the food was great, and it was so
good to see so many SLADS members attend the banquet this year. Congratulations to all
who received ribbons which represent of year of great teamwork and hard work. Special
recognition was given to Jessie Borgmeyer (Vice President/Show Committee Chairperson) and
Sarah Szachnieski (Secretary/Volunteer Coordinator) as they completed their time in office for
all the uncounted hours of work they have given to SLADS during their tenures.
A number of thank-you's are in order. First to Jessica Fussner-Gould for giving the keynote
speech. It was a good one. Then to Caroline Casey for letting the audience know how much
she valued and used the 201 4 Junior/Young Rider Scholarship. Lastely, to all who worked to
pull the banquet and awards together. Your hard work is appreciated.
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201 4 SLADS CHAMPIONS AND RESERVE CHAMPIONS FOR
RECOGNIZED SHOWS
All scores which meet or exceed the minimum score requirement,
earned by each rider on one or more horses per level, are
averaged for the competition season.
INTERMEDIARE I
Platinum
Champion
Professional
Champion
Judy Ethell
Rubin Raphael
Martin Kuhn
Paddington
Jessica Fussner
I'ved Been Ripped+
Champion
Caroline Casey
Fridolin
Champion
Sarah Bonansinga
Wallstreet Whisper
Antoinette Kanne
Acajou
Martin Kuhn
Paddington
Brianna Zwilling
Allesandro
Champion
Sarah Bonansinga
Reserve
Colleen Rull
Wakiki Beach & Wall
Street Whisper
Axel
Champion
Michelle Freeman
LP Snickers
Champion
Reserve
Blaire Aldridge-Dean
Colleen Rull
Demitasse
Axel
Reserve
owned by Leslie Burket
PRIX ST. GEORGE
Silver
Gold
Platinum
Champion
Professional
Champion
Reserve
owned by Leslie Burket
owned by Laura Ivan
FOURTH LEVEL
Gold
THIRD LEVEL
Silver
Gold
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owned by Linda Freeman
201 4 SLADS CHAMPIONS AND RESERVE CHAMPIONS FOR
RECOGNIZED SHOWS
continued
THIRD LEVEL (cont)
Professional
Champion
Brianna Zwilling
Galliano
Paula Briney
Wilemina
Michelle Freeman
LP Snickers
Diane Toeniskoetter
Paige Schlicksup
Showtime
Champion's DeVito
Kari Felton
Redeeming Grace
Claire Nickelson
Tagg Yorr It
Emily Raynor
Desert Fox
Caroline Morgan
Hallelujah HVH
Marikay Asberry
Experlin B
Brianna Zwilling
Preguntame HU
Jamie Lawrence
Giada HPF
Champion
Michelle Freeman
Eurythmic JP
Reserve
Emily Raynor
Desert Fox
Champion
Caroline Morgan
Hallelujah HVH
Reserve
owned by Jill Sackman
SECOND LEVEL
Silver
Champion
Platinum
Champion
Reserve
Professional
Champion
owned by Linda Freeman
FIRST LEVEL
Bronze
Champion
Silver
Gold
Champion
Champion
Platinum
Champion
Professional
Champion
Reserve
owned by Cindy Schusler
owned by Cindy Schusler
TRAINING LEVEL
Silver
Gold
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owned by Linda Freeman
201 4 SLADS CHAMPIONS AND RESERVE CHAMPIONS FOR
RECOGNIZED SHOWS
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TRAINING LEVEL (cont)
Platinum
Champion
Reserve
Professional
Champion
Reserve
Marikay Asberry
Lisa Hollenbeck
Experlin B
FHF Venus
Jamie Lawrence
Kari Felton
Giada HPF
Triple X
PERPETUAL MEMORIAL TROPHIES
Presented for the 201 4 Competition Year
Tootsie Memorial presented to Expertin B owned by Marikay Asberry with a high
point average at Training Level of 70.702%
Suzanne Brown Memorial presented to Tagg Yorr It owned by Sonja Hampton
with a high point average at First Level of 69.1 46%
Borneo Memorial presented to Desert Fox owned by Emily Raynor with the highest
average score for a registered thoroughbred of 66.969%
201 5 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Congratulations also to our JR/YR Scholarship recipient Jenna Upchurch! Jenna will
receive $1 000.00 toward her dressage education in 201 5! Best of luck Jenna!
Congratulations also to our Adult Amateur Scholarship recipient, Deborah Price! Debbie
will receive $1 000.00 toward her dressage education in 201 5! Best of luck Debbie!
These scholarships are awarded by SLADS to a SLADS Junior/Young Rider and to a
SLADS Adult Amateur. This year join SLADS and resolve to apply for the scholarship in
November.
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201 4 CHAMPIONS AND RESERVE CHAMPIONS FOR
SLAD SCHOOLING SHOW SERIES
A rider may only receive one SLADS Schooling Show award
per competition season. If a rider is eligible for more than one
award, then the award at the highest level is recieved.
If a rider is eligible to receive a Recognized Show Award, the rider becomes
ineligible for a SLADS award at that level for the same competition season.
SECOND LEVEL and ABOVE
Amateur Adult
Champion `
Karen Spradling
Whispering New Image
Diann Dixon
Missie Nichols
Apache JP
My Guinness
Heather Romriell
Evangelina, Charisma,
Angel Bomarito
Early, High Tea & Giselle
Zia & Tinkerbell
Sydney Bakker
JB’s Charmer
Alisha Ernst
Bev Sloop
Zorro
Parissa
Paige Shinabery
Miss Pepper
Brenda Bander-Schaper
Elizabeth Dudley
Trudy’s Gift
Eowyn
Susan Grebnec
Puzzle
FIRST LEVEL
Amateur Adult
Champion
Reserve
Open
Champion
Gunner,
Reserve
TRAINING LEVEL
JR/YR
Champion
Amateur Adult
Champion
Reserve
INTRO
JR/YR
Champion
Amateur Adult
Champion
Reserve
Open
Champion
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SLADS JUNIOR/YOUNG RIDER TO PARTICPATE IN NATIONAL
JUNIOR YOUNG RIDER CHAMPIONSHIPS
We have some exciting news for SLADS! We now have a youth rider in SLADS that will
be participating in the NAJYRC (North American Junior Young Rider Championships).
This is quite an honor and a most incredible undertaking.
Let me share with you what this team has in front of them! Time is the first hurdle.
Qualifying scores for the championship may only be earned at designated
USEF/NAJYRC Qualifying Competitions within the qualifying period which started on
July 1 , 201 4 and ends on June 22, 201 5. So we have a lot to do in a short time, having
missed the first six months of the qualifying period. To start the process, the horse and
rider must register (lots of forms) and the horse needs an FEI Passport (more
paperwork), a medical exam and must be micro-chipped. There is much more
paperwork but that is the gist of getting started. Next is to secure at least three qualifying
scores that average 62% or better, from the remaining five qualifying shows. At each
show, they must ride the JR Team Test and the JR Individual Test. At one of the
qualifying competitions, the freestyle must be executed and receive at least 62% to
qualify. Did I mention we are still working on the freestyle? Not to worry!
Once the qualifying period ends, the scores from all riders and regions will be tabulated
and the top four riders of each region will be selected to be on the region’s team. There
are several options if the region doesn’t have a full qualifying team. If possible, regions
will combine to develop a full team. If that isn’t possible, the rider will enter as an
individual and ride the JR Individual test.
The Championships will be July 1 4th -1 9th at the Kentucky Horse Park. This is a CDI
event and that format will be followed. The horses will be stabled in a specific area and
the jog will be required as will all governing FEI rules.
It is a rare and unique opportunity for a club to have a young rider with the dedication
and skills to pursue this advanced avenue of competition. Let’s all come together and
support Jenna Upchurch and Paddington as they embark on this new challenge!
TEST UPDATES
If you will be riding the following tests, you need to be be aware of corrections to the
tests printed in the 201 5 USDF Member Guide:
• USEF First Level Test 1 ; movement #11 should read F-X-H Change
rein. X Working trot
• FEI Prix St. Georges ; movement #2 should read C Track to the right,
M-X-K Medium trot, K-A-F Collected trot
• FEI Intermediate Test 1 ; movement #1 5 should read H-X-F Extended
Canter
Complete copies of these score sheets can be found on the USEF website.
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USDF has Begun its Search for Future US Dressage Finals Sites
The US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan will continue to be held at the Kentucky
Horse Park, in Lexington KY, through 201 5, but will be moving to a more westerly
location from 201 6-201 8. According to USDF President George Williams, "In recognition
of the size of our great country it has always been our goal to rotate the US Dressage
Finals between the eastern and western part of the country every three years. We have
several wonderful facilities west of Lexington, and we're hoping they take advantage of
the opportunity to apply. It will be exciting to see where the Finals may end up for 201 6
thru 201 8."
Submitted by: Leslie Burket
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sending an e-mail to [email protected] requesting enrollment. You will be sent
instructions on how to complete your activation.
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SLADS-SPONSORED
EVENTS
UP-COMING EVENTS*
SLADS Summer Festival I & II
June 5-7, 201 5 at the National
Equestrian Center in Lake St. Louis,
MO
Region 4 GAIG/USDF Championships
and SLADS Fall Classic, October 9-11 ,
201 5 at the National Equestrian Center
in Lake St. Louis, MO
SLADS Schooling Show Series:
April 1 8 at Greensfelder Equestrian
Facility (Rain Date April 1 9)
May 1 6 at Greensfelder Equestrian
Facility (Rain Date May 1 7)
July 1 8 at Greensfelder Equestrian
Facility (Rain Date July 1 9)
August 1 5 at Greensfelder
Equestrian Facility (Rain Date August
1 6)
September 1 9 at Greensfelder
Equestrian Facility (Rain Date
September 20)
November 28 at National Equestrian
Center (NEC)
OTHER EQUESTRIAN EVENTS
March 1 4-1 5 William Woods University
Schoolig Show, Fulton, MO
April 11 -1 2 William Woods Recognized Show,
Fulton, MO
May 2-3 Kansas City Dressage Society at
Longview I & II, Kansas City, MO
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Feb 7-8 Martin Kuhn Clinic. CW Equestrian
and JJ Dressage. Auditing $1 0/day for more
information contact
http:/facebook.com/CW.Riding Instruction
Feb 7-8 Pierre St Jacques Clinic will be at
Catlin Farm. Auditors welcome at no charge. .
Contact: [email protected] or 636-698491 0 for more info.
June 1 3-1 4 Iowa Dressage Classic I & II Level
Feb 27-Mar 1 Alison Larsen Clinic. Epique
3 Judges: Beverly Rodgers & Sue MaloneEquestrian Center. Contact:
Casey, Cumming, IA
[email protected] or call 636-828June 27-28 Centerline Dressage Classics I & 5551
II, Judges Lisa Schmitt & Carter Bass, IL
Feb 28 - Mar 1 , Jennifer Kaiser Dressage
State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL for more
Clinic, Quarter Line Dressage
info www.centerlinedressage.com
June 27-28 Dressage At The Lake Clinic &
Schooling Show Saturday Clinic June 27th,
201 5 Sunday Show June 28th, 201 5
Judge/Clinician Arlene Rigdon ‘S ’Sedalia
State Fair Coliseum, Sedalia, MO
June 27-28 Maffitt Lake Dressage I & II Level
2 Judges Sandy Osborne & Sue Kolstad,
Cumming, IA
July 1 8-1 9 Kansas City Dressage Society,
Summer Dressage I & II, Kansas City, MO
July 25-26 Two Rivers Dressage Classic I & II
Level 3 Judges: Marlene Schneider & Joan
Darnell, Cumming, IA
August 22-23 The Kirkwood Show USDF
Qualifying at NEC Lake St. Louis, MO.
August 22-23 Madison County Dressage
Classic I & II Level 3 Judges: Fran DearingKehr & Dinah Babcock, Cumming, IA
Mar 27-29 Alison Larsen Clinic. Epique
Equestrian Center. Contact:
[email protected] or call 636-8285551
May 1 6-1 7 Nutrena/USDF Adult Clinic coming
to Region 4 “Creating a Winning Partnership
with Your Horse” hosted by the Nebraska
Dressage Association, featuring Kathy
Connelly and Betsy Steiner, will take place at
Providence Farm in Palmyra, NE. Rider
applications are now being accepted.
Interested in auditing? Check out the new
group rates and plan ahead to save. Visit the
USDF website for more information.
For up-to-the-minute information about
SLADS events and other equestrian
activities in our area, join us on Facebook.
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