Half-Halt - Southeast Virginia Dressage Association

Half-Halt
The Newsletter for the Southeastern Chapter of the Virginia Dressage Association
Volume Number 21
Issue Number 10
October 2007
Elfenridge Dressage SVDA sanctioned show at Happy Valley
September 23rd, 2007 A huge success!
Jamee Albright, Alexis Albright, Kya Endreson, Emma Burdett – Elfendrillettes beach quadrille
demonstration, Elfenridge Dressage SVDA sanctioned show at Happy Valley, Sept 23rd –
coached by Tristin Hardy and Jennifer Hippensteel
Beautiful weather, helpful volunteers, and a large turnout all helped make the day fun and enjoyable for all. A special thank you to judge
Janice Mumford for her positive and useful comments and also rolling with the little things that come up, such as numbers getting
switched, a horse who knocked down the chain (did all 4 feet actually go out?), and a sense of humor with our afternoon runner who was
given tasks such as bowing, curtseying, doing a pirouette each time she picked up tests! Certainly never a dull moment. Lots of smiles,
especially with the Hawaiian theme quadrille performed at the lunch break.
Thank you everyone who helped make the show a success, volunteers and participants alike. Tristin Hardy
Pam Burdett riding Colletto
Judge Janice Mumford and scribe Karen Barnard were
entertained by runner Emma Burdett in the afternoon of
the Elfenridge show
The annual membership publication for SVDA (www.gosvda.org ) a chapter of the Virginia Dressage Association
VADA is a Group Member Organization (GMO) of USDF and all members are automatically USDF Group Members
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Volume 21 October
2005 Board of Directors
President
Beth Rippel
(757) 485-1992
[email protected]
Vice President
Robyn Nunnally
(757)986-4498
[email protected]
Secretary
Janice Mumford
(757) 986-3037
[email protected]
Treasurer
Rebecca Kelly
(757)426-2174
[email protected]
AHSA Show Chairman
Susan Watkins
(757)422-4452
Schooling Shows
Dawn Sherrill
(757)482-4138
Clinics & Programs
Kathy Rowse
(757)255-0524
[email protected]
Membership
Danielle Rowland
(757)255-0524
[email protected]
Newsletter
Sarah Miller
(757)357-7587
[email protected]
Scholarship
Sandy Johnson
(757)582-2939
[email protected]
Awards
Carol Gonyo
(757)436-2374
[email protected]
Ways & Means
Amanda St. John
(804) 363-3624
[email protected]
Calander
Schooling Shows
Date
Location
Judge
Opening
Closing
Oct 14
Princess Anne
Nicky Vogel
9-10
10-01
Nov 11
Marturia
Deri Jeffers
10-15
10-29
Recognized Shows
April 2008
SVDA Spring Fling Recognized Show, Carlton Farms, Williamsburg, VA
Board Meeting
October
Group Lessons
None scheduled at this time
Clinics
October 6&7 Jean McDoanld Clinic
Volunteer Points 2007
Alexis Albright
Jamee Albright
Denise Allen
Diana Barnes
Debbie Basta
Christie Cherry
Jessica Colleran
Lisa Croxton
Shari Cutchin
Reeta Edmundson
Gabrielle Fleming
Susan Forrester
Danielle Ghoulding
Alexi Glagola
Carol Gonyo
Jen Hippensteel
Tristin Hardy
Grace Harrell
Tracy Heineman
Sandy Johnson
Rebecca Kelly
Marylyn Leonard
13
13
20
4
8
8
1
8
4
8
5
12
8
8
30
19
20
5
4
33
8
10
Jessica Littlefield
Jami Luke
Ariana Mahek
Jessica Martin
Joan McClellan
Joanne McClellan
Sarah Miller
Kris Montgomery
Karen Morris
Janice Mumford
Wendy Murray
Carly Nunn
Robyn Nunnally
Kyrstin Ollice
Lori Pickett
Victoria Reed
Anita Rees
Beth Rippel
Diane Rombs
Danielle Rowland
Kathy Rowse
Mike Rowse
8
8
8
4
12
10
30
1
4
16
41
16
45
8
4
8
11
47
4
44
44
4
Dawn Sherrill
Nancy Slack
Candace Smith
Carol Smith
Ann Spanagel
Nancy Speisser
Koryn Staehling
Linda Starowicz
Amanda St. John
Anna Stovall
Evin Stovall
Bettina Strobach
Alexis Taves
Hokan Thorn
Brenda Torkilson
Jennifer Ward
Donald Williamson
Yo Williamson
Mary Winchell
Abby Zezeski
Jessica Zoskey
Wellington Farm Results From Summer Time Blues At Williamston, NC
Hokan Thorn on Agastrofos
Anna Stovall on Ambitious
Kristen Robison on
Owner Wellington Farm
PSG 63.25
2nd
Golden Guiness
Tr. 4 75.2
1st
PSG 62.75 1st
Third 3 60.23 6th
Tr. 4 70.8
1st
Anna Stovall on Ridley
First 66.8
2nd
Owner Chris Rush
Hokan Thorn on Narok
First 1 72.33 1st
Owner Wellington Farm
First 4 74.21 1st
3rd 3 65.8
1st
First 1 69.33 1st
3rd 2 64.6
1st
Karyn Bryanon on Davidson’Jewel
3rd 3 64.6
1st
Tr. 4
64.00 4th
Hokan Thorn on Stonefire
Tr. 2
65.7
1st
Owner Wellington Farm
Tr. 4
70.0
4th
4th 3 63.17 1st
Tracy Hand on Becca
PSG 60.5 2nd
Tr. 2
69.2
1st
Hokan Thorn on Decorated Debut
Tr. 2
63.2
4th
Owner Karen Morris
Tr. 4
70.8
3rd
PSG 64.25 1st
Jan Mullis on Bright Path
Int 1 66.25 2nd
Tr. 1
69.1 1st
Evin Stovall on Courthouse
Tr. 2
67.1 5th
PSG 62.25 4th
Tr. 1
68.6 1st
I-1 66.25 2nd
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13
8
4
4
11
4
36
1
1
11
18
1
4
12
12
12
25
10
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Volume 21 October
Joy White Benefit Horse Show
Dressage Schooling Show
September 2, 2007
SVDA Schooling Show @
Happy Valley Equestrian Center
September 9, 2007
Judge Nancy Lowey
Judge LeeAnn Hansen
Intro Level Test A
Koryn Staehling
Gypsy Gentleman 60.5 4th
Madisyn DeCant
Bitten's Pride
63.0
H/C
Lyndy Brown
Diron
64.0 3rd
Sarah Miller
The Highlander
65.0
1st
Jami Luke
Tommy's Advantage 59.0
5th
Emma Burdett
Illustriana
64.5 2nd
Intro Level Test B
Koryn Staehling
Gypsy Gentleman 60.0 4th
Madisyn DeCant
Bitten's Pride
60.5
H/C
Lyndy Brown
Diron
67.0 1st
Sarah Miller
The Highlander
64.5 2nd
Jami Luke
Tommy's Advantage 61.0 3rd
Training Level Test 1
Diana Rombs
LA Dakota ++
63.043 1st
Anita Rees
Merlin
63.043 1st
Pamela Burdett
Colletto
60.0
3rd
Training Level Test 2
Kya Endreson
Cloud Nine
67.143 1st
Sara Brodear
Sweet William
60.714 4th
Anita Rees
Merlin
63.215 2nd
Pamela Burdett
Colletto
61.786 3rd
Training Level Test 3
Jessica Littlefield
American Beauty
60.4 5th
Candice Smith
Summer Storm
62.0 2nd
Kya Endreson
Cloud Nine
69.6 1st
Sara Brodear
Sweet William
60.4 6th
Joanne McClellan Danceur
61.2 3rd
Jamee Albright
Redial
61.2 3rd
Training Level Test 4
Jessica Littlefield
American Beauty
63.6 3rd
Candice Smith
Summer Storm
64.0 2nd
Genevieve Goulding Chance of a Lifetime 69.2 1st
Sara Brodear
Sweet William
61.6
Joanne McClellan
Danceur
63.2
4th
Jennifer Ward
Artistic Expression
62.0
Diana Rombs
LA Dakota ++
62.4 6th
Jamee Albright
Redial
62.8 5th
First Level Test 2
Genevieve Goulding Chance of a Lifetime 59.722 1st
First Level Test 3
Ariana Mahek
Cassidy
64.0
1st
Laura Lisa Croxton
Bingo Helen
61.714 3rd
Jennifer Hippensteel Oberon
62.286 2nd
First Level Test 4
Ariana Mahek
Cassidy
64.474 2nd
Laura Lisa Croxton
Bingo Helen
65.526 1st
USDF Musical Freestyle
Jennifer Hippensteel Oberon (First Level) 66.458 4th
Tristin Hardy
Elfenkonig (I-1)
68.0 3rd
Koryn Staehling Witchazel (Third Level)73.125 1st
Tristin Hardy
Naguchi (Fourth Level)70.208 2nd
Third Level Test 3
Koryn Staehling
Witchazel
63.023 1st
Intro Level Test 1
Madisyn DeCant Bitten's Pride
Barbara McArthur Gunther
64.00
1st
Sarah Miller
The Highlander
58.50
4th
Lauren Dankmeyer Begginner's Luck
58.00
5th
Emma Burdett
Illustriana
61.50+ 2nd
Koryn Staehling
Gypsy Gentleman 61.50
3rd
Intro Level Test 2
Leah Backus
Dusty
62.50
2nd
Madisyn DeCant Bitten's Pride
Barbara McArthur Gunther
63.50
1st
Sarah Miller
The Highlander
58.50
4th
Lauren Dankmeyer Begginner's Luck
58.50+ 3rd
Emma Burdett
Illustriana
54.50
5th
Koryn Staehling
Gypsy Gentleman 55.00
6th
Training Level Test 1
Kate Mason
Charmer’s Cryptonite 58.695 6th
Becca Canterbury Allie Bint Kedar
59.130 5th
Kenzie Enderson Clearly Confident
68.260
1st
Carly N. Nunn
Cosmopolitan
65.652 2nd
Pamela Burdett
Colletto
62.173 4th
Leah Backus
Dusty
63.608 3rd
Training Level Test 2
Kate Mason
Charmer’s Cryptonite 60.357 6th
Becca Canterbury Allie Bint Kedar
60.714 5th
Kenzie Enderson Clearly Confident
63.214 4th
Carly N. Nunn
Cosmopolitan
66.706 2nd
Pamela Burdett
Colletto
55.714
Kya Enderson
Cloud Nine
66.071 3rd
Marylyn Leonard Femasole MFO
69.286 1st
Training Level Test 3
Kya Enderson
Cloud Nine
68.00 1st
Jessica Littlefield Hamilton
55.6
2nd
Jamee Albright
Redial
55.2 3rd
Training Level Test 4
Marylyn Leonard Femasole MFO
68.00 1st
Becca Canterbury Allie Bint Kedar
58.40 4th
Candice Smith
Summer Storm
63.20 2nd
Jessica Littlefield American Beauty
51.60 6th
Jamee Albright
Redial
60.00 3rd
Jennifer Ward
Artistic Impression
54.40 5th
First Level Test 1
Amanda Binder
Saint Andrew
62.33 1st
Candice Smith
Summer Storm
56.33 2nd
First Level Test 2
Danielle Rowland Silvano DeVanta
62.5
1st
Amanda Binder
Saint Andrew
61 38 2nd
First Level Test 3
Laura Lisa Croxton Bingo Helen
61.14
1st
First Level Test 4
Laura Lisa Croxton Bingo Helen
61.84 1st
Second Level Test 1
Ariana Mahek
Cassidy
59.21
1st
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Volume 21 October
Elfenridge Dressage Show Con’t
SVDA Schooling Show @
Happy Valley Equestrian Center
September 9, 2007 Continued
Training Level Test 1
Second Level Test 4
Christie Cherry Gracious Imagine That 59.29 2nd
Ariana Mahek
Cassidy
60.00 1st
Third Level test 3
Danielle Rowland Gracious Imagine That 61.16 1st
FEI Musical Freestyle
Tristin Hardy
Elfenkonig
62.75 1st
USDF Musical Freestyle
Jennifer Hippensteel Oberon
65.0
1st
Koryn Staehling
Withchazel
62.08
2nd
Elfenridge Dressage Schooling Show
September 23, 2007
Judge Janice Munford
Intro test A Division A
Julie Hudson
Archer
Katie Britt
Polar Bear
Sarah Miller
The Highlander
Koryn Staehling Gypsy Gentleman
Abby Zezeski
Spike Jones Esq.
David DeCant
Erette
Heather Nugaard Victoria
Madisyn DeCant Bitten's Pride
64.00
59.00
70.50
71.00
67.50
55.00
56.00
48.00
4th
5th
2nd
1st
3rd
7th
6th
8th
61.50
56.50
68.50
67.50
69.50
58.00
50.50
4th
6th
2nd
3rd
1st
5th
7th
Intro B Division A
Julie Hudson
Katie Britt
Sarah Miller
Koryn Staehling
Abby Zezeski
Madisyn DeCant
Sharon DeCant
Archer
Polar Bear
The Highlander
Gypsy Gentleman
Spike Jones Esq.
Bitten's Pride
Rocket Change
Intro A Division B
Alexis Albright
Emma Burdett
Katie Britt
Julie Hudson
Kate Mason
Kyrstin Ollice
Lyndy Brown
Jami Luke
Chandler
Illustriana
Cappuchino
Shroeder's Rhapsody
Weston R
Tahl Shamon
Diron
Tommy's Advantage
61.00
54.50
52.50
60.50
56.50
64.00
65.50
51.50
3rd
6th
7th
4th
5th
2nd
1st
8th
Maura Britt
Pamela Burdett
Michaela Britt
Danielle Smith
Victoria Bryant
Rhonda Brown
Abby Zezeski
Jessica Colleran
Black Beauty
61.304
Colletto
59.56
Luckystar
49.565
Hillbilly Deluxe
63.043
EA Boogie to the Max + 64.783
SHF Southern Kiss
51.759
Totally on Time
61.739
Onyx
58.696
Training Level Test 2
Kya Endreson
Pamela Burdett
Michaela Britt
Rhonda Brown
Gabby Dickerson
Abby Zezeski
Jessica Colleran
Anita Rees
Marylyn Leonard
Cloud Nine
Colletto
Luckystar
SHF Southern Kiss
Mr. Hendricks
Totally on Time
Onyx
Merlin
Femsole' MFO
67.500
61.786
54.643
60.00
63.571
64.643
57.857
63 214
70.714
2nd
6th
9th
7th
4th
3rd
8th
5th
1st
58.80
63.60
66.00
59.00
58.00
66.40
5th
3rd
2nd
4th
6th
1st
56.80
57.60
60.00
68.40
59.20
70.40
64.80
7th
6th
4th
2nd
5th
1st
3rd
58.00
1st
Training Level Test 3
Jamee Albright
Redial
Kya Endreson
Cloud Nine
Victoria Bryant
EA Boogie to the Max +
Gabby Dickerson Mr. Hendricks
Kate Mason
Charmers Cryptonite
Joanne McClellan Danceur
Training Level Test 4
Jamee Albright
Becca Canterbury
Kate Mason
Bettina Strobach
Anita Rees
Marylyn Leonard
Joanne McClellan
Redial
Allie Bint Kedar
Charmers Cryptonite
Silbato
Merlin
Femsole' MFO
Danceur
First Level Test 1
Bettina Strobach
Silbato
First Level Test 3
Jennifer Hippensteel Oberon
63.143
Chandler
Illustriana
Black Beauty
Cappuchino
Hillbilly Deluxe
Shroeder's Rhapsody
Weston R
Tahl Shamon
Diron
67.50
51.50
63.00
56.00
73.50
69.00
64.50
64.50
69.00
Koryn Staehling
Witchazel
64.186
3rd
7th
5th
6th
1st
2nd
4th
4th
2nd
USDF Musical Freestyel
Simone Sutherland Zeke
Jennifer Hippensteel Oberon
Koryn Staehling
Witchazel
64.583
66.250
67.083
3rd
2nd
1st
55.581
1st
Second Level Test 3
Simone Sutherland
Zeke
1st
Fourth Level Test 1
Intro B Division B
Alexis Albright
Emma Burdett
Maura Britt
Michaela Britt
Danielle Smith
Julie Hudson
Kate Mason
Kyrstin Ollice
Lyndy Brown
4th
5th
8th
2nd
1st
7th
3rd
6th
Alexis Albright and “Chandler” at the Elfenridge show
1st
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Volume 21 October
SCHOOLING SHOW VOLUNTEER POSITIONS – 2007
Date: October 14
Location: Princess Anne Farms, VA Beach
Entry Secretary (1): Joanne McClellan
1332 Holly Point Road
VA Beach, VA 23455;
(757)481-2407; [email protected]
Show Secretary A.M. (1):
Show Secretary P.M. (1):
Ring Transportation to (1): not needed
Ring Set up: (4)
• Carol Smith
• Joanne McClellan
Lunches & snacks (1):
Scribe A.M. (1):
Scribe P.M. (1):
Ring Steward A.M. (1):
Ring Steward P.M. (1):
Runner A.M. (1):
Runner P. M. (1): Carol Gonyo
Ring Take Down (4): Carol Smith, Joanne McClellan
Ring Transportation from (1): not needed
SCHOOLING SHOW VOLUNTEER POSITIONS – 2007
Date: November 11
Location: Maturia Farm
Entry Secretary (1): Sarah Miller
13561 Courthouse Hwy
Smithfield, VA. 23430
(757)357-7587; [email protected]
Show Secretary A.M. (1):
Show Secretary P.M. (1):
Ring Transportation to (1):
Ring Set up: (4)
• Bettina Stobach
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Lunches & snacks (1):
Scribe A.M. (1):
Scribe P.M. (1):
Ring Steward A.M. (1):
Ring Steward P.M. (1):
Runner A.M. (1): Lisa Croxton
Runner P. M. (1): Carol Gonyo
Ring Take Down (4):
Send me your best, funniest, cutest, prettiest horse related photos!
I am organizing an SVDA 2008 calendar as a club fundraiser and fun memento.
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Cost approximately $15 each, profits to go directly to the club.
Photo’s will be selected by an SVDA committee or reviewed by the board
All members will be considered and we’ll do the best to include as many members as possible.
Priority will go to photo’s of club functions, shows, activities
Priority may go to group photo’s to include as many members as possible
Multiple photo’s will be featured on each month so we can again include as many as possible.
Please include information with photo – club member(s) name(s), horse name, function or activity, caption information
Photo’s can be emailed, mailed, or submitted on a disk to Tristin Hardy, see information below.
Deadline for photo’s – November 15th, 2007, Thursday. This way we can have the calendars available by mid December for Holiday
Gifts. Calendars will also be available at the SVDA banquet or for individual purchase (contact Tristin for order information).
Please RSVP to Tristin if you are interested in purchasing calendars. We would like to pre-order and have several available
for purchase. An additional order will be placed if we run out. Specific order information to follow.
Great gift idea! Fun horsy memories! Support the club with a necessary item (everyone can
use a calendar)!
Tristin Hardy / Elfenridge Dressage
Mail: PO Box 1647, Suffolk, VA 23439
Barn: 1913 Whaleyville Blvd, Suffolk, VA 23434 (Happy Valley)
757-615-4975 main
[email protected] www.elfenridge.com
Dressage Instruction -Training - Sales
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USDF Silver & Gold Medalist
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Send Your Horse for Training & Sales – Website Ads
Virginia Bch., VA - (561) 901-5800
www.qecdressage.com - [email protected]
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Volume 21 October
VADA BOARD MINUTES
SEPT. 8, 2007
Members Present: Bettina Longaker (CH), Anne Draine (NE/CC), Alison Douglas (CC), Jessie Ginsburg (Nova), Sheli King (Nova),
Dianne Boyd (Nova), Susan Dallas (SW), Beth Rippel (SE), Jane Palmer (Shen).
The meeting was brought to order at 11:25 at the Panera Bread restaurant in Charlottesville on Sept. 8, 2007. Beth Rippel read the
minutes from the July 8th meeting.
President Tina Longaker announced that the date of the Adult Team Championship to be held at Culpeper has been changed to Aug. 2-3,
2008.
Treasurer Jessie Ginsburg reported a total of $61,430.73 in the VADA accounts. Jessie moved and the Board agreed to changing the
charge for a returned check to $25.00 plus the expense of bank charges.
Chapter updates:
The Nova Adult Camp held at the Madeira School in McLean was deemed extremely successful. Nova’s schooling shows continue to
be over subscribed. Another will be held on Sept. 15. There will be a CDCTA team challenge on Oct. 13. The Nova schooling show
championships will be held in November. There will be $5,000 available for awards to participants in the Freestyle championships
scheduled for Sept. 21.
Central chapter had a freestyle clinic with Anne Caldron for their junior riders. There will be a clinic with Carter Bass on Oct. 7 and a
schooling show on Oct. 14t at Sankt Georg Farm with judge Margret Gafford.
NEVADA held a successful schooling show on Aug. 19. NE is using VADA education grant funds for a clinic with Nancy Lowey on
Sept. 9. There will be two schooling shows in October.
SWVADA’s August schooling show was judged by Helen George. Their annual dressage camp with clinicians Liz Steacie and Debbie
Bowman was held Sept. 7-9 at Fancy Hill Farm. SW’s Oct. 6 schooling show will be the last show of the year.
SVDA will finish up the year with three schooling shows, Sept. 9 at Happy Valley Farm, Oct. 14 at Princess Anne Farms, and Nov. 11 at
Maturia Farm. The last will be the schooling show championships. On Oct. 6 there will be a clinic with Jeanie McDonald.
The Charlottesville chapter’s clinic with Lars Petersen and Jim Koford, held at Cedar Creek Stables, was very well attended and
successful. Final preparation is under way for the Twin shows at Rose Mount Farm to be held Sept. 16-17. A total of 120 rides are
scheduled for Sat. and 130 rides on Sunday.
2007 GAIG Championships: Dianne Boyd, show manager, updated preparations for the GAIGS. Holly Veloso is the volunteer
coordinator and Sue Rowdon is obtaining sponsors. Sharon Ackely is again handling the awards, trophys, and ribbons. The chapters have
been asked to contribute $45.00 to sponsor breakfast in the barns. VADA will provide the wine for a wine and cheese party in the
Mezzanine room and the ever popular dog costume show will be part of Saturday night’s entertainment.
Other business:
Alison Douglas will chair the 2008 annual banquet to be held at the Doubletree Hotel in Charlottesville on Jan. 27, 2008. There will
again be a silent auction. Each chapter needs to designate a person from their chapter to be in charge of getting items for the auction.
Beth Rippel reported a total of 1,057 members in VADA as of Sept. 1, 2007.
Chapters are asked to notify Robin Dannels of their new officers for 2008 once elections have been held and to provide a membership list
as soon as possible for publishing in the Purple Book.
VADA’s next board meeting will be held on Dec. 16, 2007 at the DoubleTree in Charlottesville. Respectfully submitted by Jane Palmer
SVDA BOARD MEETING
June 10, 2007
President, Beth Rippel called the SVDA board meeting to order at the Happy Valley in Suffolk on June10, 2007. Members present were
Beth Rippel, Robyn Nunnally, Janice Mumford, Carol Gonyo and Dawn Sherrill. The minutes were approved as read by Janice Mumford.
President, Beth Rippel stated that the schooling show expenses had to be covered for the last two canceled shows and the cancellation fees
had to be paid to the judges. VADA still needs volunteers for the NAYRC. The VADA Banquet will be held on January 27, 2008 at the
Double Tree in Charlottesville, Va. The Virginia Horse Center is now owned and operated by the Virginia Horse Center Corporation not the
State. The April recognized show had a $400.00 profit which includes the cost of the ribbons and prizes for the August recognized show.
Next year’s recognized show is April 28, 2008 and the forms have to be submitted by June 28, 2007. SVDA currently has $17,000 in the
bank. There was some discussion on changing the eligibility criteria for scholarships.
Vice President, Robyn Nunnally still needs volunteers for the upcoming shows.
Schooling show chair, Dawn Sherrill stated the September show will be held at Wellington and we need to set up the ring.
No unfinished business.
The next meeting of the SVDA Board will held at the Haiku Sushi Restaurant in Chesapeake on September 5 at 7 pm. The meeting was
adjourned by Beth.
Respectfully submitted by Janice Mumford, Secretary
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Volume 21 October
The Story behind the Dressage
Letters – 2 possible explanations
Letters were not used until international competitions
began with the Olympics in the 1900's. The first
competition in 1912 did not have letters.
No Olympics were held in 1916 because of World War I.
The letters just "appeared' in 1920 Olympics and no one
has ever been able to find the origin although various
theories have been advanced over the years, including
one theory that the letters were the first letter of the
names of cities conquered by the Romans.
A second possibility:
"It appears that in the Old Imperial German Court the
walls of the Royal Mews/Stable yard were initially
marked with letters indicating where each Courtier
and/or riders horse was to be stood to await its rider.
K = Kaiser/King
F = Furst/Prince
P = Pferdknecht/Ostler
V = Vassal
E = Edeling/Ehrengast/Guest of Honour
B = Bannertrager/Standard Bearer
S = Schzkanzler/Chancellor of Exchequer
R = Ritter/Knight
M = Meier/Steward
H = Hofsmarshall/Lord Chancellor"
Congratulations to Sandy Johnson
on completing the “L” program with
distinction. From your friends and family.
However, in the 1920 Olympics, the letters on the
centerline were also used: A, D, L, X,
I, G, and C.
For those of us that are not familiar with the Judging Program it is
Important to note that a student in the ‘L’ program can not progress
To the next level without gradating with distinction.
Congratulations Elfenridge Dressage Musical Freestyles!!!
CONGRATULATIONS to Jessica
Zoskey and FA Patriot +// for winning the
1st 2008 Young RIder Qualifer at Labor of Love with a 65%
and taking 2nd in the Prix St George with a 67%.
Koryn Staehling and Witchazel (owners Beth and Ashley Ripple) 3rd level
72% 1st place
Tristin Hardy and Naguchi (owner Sara Baldwin) 4th level 70% 2nd place
Tristin Hardy and Elfenkonig (owner Tristin Hardy) FEI I1 68% 3rd
place
Jennifer Hippensteel and Oberon (owner Jennifer Hippensteel) 1st level
66% 4th place
Made in the Shade
CONGRATULATIONS to Lexi Glagola for winning her USDF Bronze Medal
Lexi Glagola & SCF Magic Happens
2nd 2 63.514 2nd
2nd 1 61.842 2nd
Dressage Equitation CHAMPION 75%
Lexi won her USDF BRONZE MEDAL at this show!
Patti Farless & Sky Blue Slippers
TL 1 61.304 6th
T4
61.6
6th
T1
60.8
4th
Amanda St John & Frankly Supreme +//
T4
62.4
5th
1st 1 61.33 6th
T4
66.40 3rd
Danielle Rowland & SIlva de Vantz
(owner Susan Watkins)
1st 1 65.33 3rd
T4
72.00 1st
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Volume 21 October
SVDA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Southeast Virginia Dressage Association is a chapter of the Virginia Dressage Association
VADA is a Group Member Organization (GMO) of USDF and its members are automatically USDF Group Members
VADA/SVDA MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES:
*Membership Card* Newsletter* VADA Membership
* USDF Affiliation*Copy of Awards Policy
SVDA ANNUAL AWARDS ELIGIBILITY:
Rider and horse owner must both be members of SVDA and in good standing at the time of the ride. Riders must
volunteer at least eight (8) hours of service for SVDA schooling shows during the year, four (4) of which must be
completed by July 1 of the show year.
AWARD YEAR: December 1 - November30
MEMBERSHIP YEAR: December 1 - November30
(Note: New members joining after December 1 are entitled to the following year’s membership)
MAIL TO:
MEMBERSHIP CHARIMAN
Danielle Rowland
1468 Peppercorn Lane
Suffolk, VA. 23432
Name:_______________________________________________________USDF Member Number*_____________
Address:_______________________________________ City: _________________________State _______Zip:____
Home Phone:______________________________________ E-Mail:__________________________________
Date of Birth if Junior or Young Rider:___________________________________________________________
*If you are currently a member of USDF. If you cannot find your USDF Membership Card and do not know
your number, go to the USDF web site to find it.
CHOOSE ONE:
Senior Member $45.00
Junior Member $35.00 (18 years and under)
Patron $35.00 (Non-Voting)
Family Membership $75.00 (Plus $25.00 additional for each member over two Family members)
Farm Membership $75.00 (Plus $25.00 additional for each member over two Farm Owners or managers
(Farm Membership is limited to four members per Farm)
What is your Primary GMO? (i.e. VADA, NCDCTA, PVDA)________________________________________
What is your Primary Chapter? (i.e. SVDA, NOVA! VADACC)______________________________________
Would you be interested in being a mentor for a Junior Rider? (Yes / No) Circle One
List Family Member names or all farm owners and managers and Social Security Numbers:
__________________________________________________________________________Birth Date (JR/YR)
__________________________________________________________________________Birth Date (JR/YR)
__________________________________________________________________________Birth Date (JRIYR)
__________________________________________________________________________Birth Date (JRIYR)
Enclosed is $________________ Please make check payable to SVDA Inc. NOTE: Checks returned for ANY reason will incur a charge of $10. SVDA
Treasurer will contact member to arrange payment. If payment is not made within 30 days the member will be suspended with all rights and
privileges revoked until payment is made. Suspended members WILL NOT receive credit for scores earned while on
suspension and will not be eligible for year end awards
I join SVDA and participate in their activities and programs totally at my own risk. I understand that neither SVDA nor individual
board members accept responsibility for accident, damage, injury or illness to horses, riders, owners, spectators or any persons or
property The above membership is for membership year 2008.
Signed: ___________________________________________________Date:___________________________________
(Please mail this application to the Membership Chairman. Do not drop it off at shows or other events)
Please acknowledge who referred you to SVDA if you are a new member
Name of current SVDA Member _____________________________________________________________
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SVDA SCHOOLING SHOW ENTRY
Entry Fees:
$20.00 / Class (+ $5.00 for non-members)
Show Date:_______________
Refunds:
Vet Certificate Only!
Make Checks Payable to SVDA, Inc.
Location:_________________
* Negative Coggins with Entry
*Musical Freestyle
* Introductory Level Through FF1
*USAEQ Rules Apply
* Jr. Test of Choice (Training - 2nd Level)
* Dressage Suitability ($5.00/Class)
* Dressage Equitation ($S.O0/Cass)
A late fee of $5.00 per class will apply ($25 per ride for SVDA members, ($30 per ride for non-members),
if you enter after the dosing date or if your entry is not received paid in full with a coggins test copy and
signature before the show day. Closing Date is Monday, two (2) weeks prior to show. The current bank
rate charges will apply to a RETURNED check for ANY reason. SVDA Treasurer will contact member to
arrange payment If payment is not made within 30 days the member will be suspended with all rights
and privileges revoked until payment is made. Suspended members WILL NOT receive credit for scores
earned while on suspension and will not be eligible for year end awards
HORSE:
RIDER:
TESTS:
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
(Riders must be prepared to ride in a small arena for Introductory Level through First Level Test 2.)
TOTAL FEES:_______________
I enclose $ _______ and Coggins for the above entries which are made at my own risk and subject to conditions of the
SVDA.
AGREEMEAT AND HOLD HAPMLESS. I acknowledge that the rules applicable to the Dressage Competition specified
elsewhere on this Competition entry form have been made available to me and, if applicable, to my child, and that I am (we
are) familiar with them. I (we) agree that the organization holding this Competition has the right to refuse this entry for
cause which the organization shall deem to be sufficient. IN CONSIDERATION of the acceptance of the Entry and of the
holding of this Competition and the opportunity for me (my child) to win prize money, ribbons or trophies, I agree to defend
and to hold this organization, The American Horse Shows Association, Inc., the United States Dressage Federation, Inc.,
their Directors, officers members and agents, the owners, directors, officers and agents of the competition ground which
the Competition is to be conducted, and any employees of the aforementioned parties, harmless from any claim for loss of
injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of my (my child’s)
horse while in or upon the competition premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I personally assume all
responsibility and liability for any such claim, and I further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any
claim for loss of my (my child’s) horse by disappearance, theft, death, or otherwise, and for any claim for damage or injury
to the said aforementioned, or by the negligence of any other person or any other cause or causes. I HEREBY ASSUME the
sole responsibility for and agree to defend, indemnify and save the aforementioned panties harmless from any and all loss
and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by laws upon any of the aforementioned parties for
damage because of bodily injuries, including death, at any time arising out of or in consequence of my (my child’s)
participation in this Corn petition howsoever such injuries, death, or damage to property may be caused and whether or
not the same may have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties, or by any other person.
SIGNED:_______________________________________DATE:_________PHONE/E-MAIL:_________________________
Parent signs if under 18 years of age.
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Volume 21 October
“Specializing in Dressage Training for Adult Amateurs & Young Riders”
“All Levels of Horses and Riders Welcome!”
Susan & Picasso 2007
Offering Quality Dressage Services:
● Dressage Training – Package Plans Available – Full Training
Instruction ♦ Showing ♦ Coaching ♦ Clinics
● Customized & Tailored Training for You and Your Horse:
Focused on Your Goals and Ability
● Lesson Horses Available thru Grand Prix – Travel to your Barn
● Imported Horses For Sale – All Levels
● Trips to Holland – Find Your Dream Horse!
View many horses – All Travel Pre-Arranged
● Send QEC your Horse to Sell
● Assistance, Evaluation and Consulting in Finding Horses
● Website Advertising - List your Horse For Sale
•
•
Horses available for Lease Options
FEI Dressage Horses For Sale
Currently Competing Intermediare I and Schooling GP
Susan Remondini, Dressage Trainer
FEI Competitor thru Grand Prix
USDF Bronze, Silver & Gold Medalist
Training out of VA Beach, VA
Thoroughgood Dressage Center
2428 London Bridge Rd., VA 23454
Office: #(561) 901-5800
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.qecdressage.com
“Please see my Website for List of Sale Horses and Information”
“Dedicated to helping each horse and rider develop to reach their personal goals. My training philosophy is based on the love
and respect for the horse and my passion for the sport of Dressage. Correct basics and effective methods of riding for better
communication and understanding to create harmony and balance between you and your horse.”
Accepting new clients - Trailer into our facility or will travel to your barn.
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Volume 21 October
Tack
WANTED
For Sale: 17" Albion SLK high
profile, med width buffalo hide.
$3000. or B.O. excel. condition.
17" Schlesse, JAne Savoie model,
med. tree, Good condition. $2000.
or B.O. Rambo fly buster sheet
size 81; used once. $150. or B.O.
757-302-0224 or email:
[email protected]
10/07
Give me your tied, worn out,
For Sale:Two 17.5 inch seat,
black Verhan Odyssey dressage
saddles in smooth grain buffalo
leather. Meticulously maintained
and used on only one horse. One
is 18 months old and the other 6
months old. One has a wide tree
and the other a medium tree.
Stirrup leathers are made of
French calf leather w nylon
center. Contoured leather
dressage girths included. Paid
$3,900+ for each saddle w
leathers and girth, will accept
$2,300 each. Have original
receipts. See
verhansaddlery.com for more
info. If interested, please call 7547766. 10/07
SVDA Summer Photos
Louis Wood @
Happy Valley:
hosted by Elfenridge @
Happy Valley
Oct 12-14 Fri-Sun 3 day
partnership clinic
Oct 15 Mon Privates
Nov 29-30 Privates
Private sessions include Round
Pen, Rope Halter, Under Saddle
for all levels and ages. Auditors
welcome, only $25 per day.
Tristin Hardy / Elfenridge Dressage
mail:
PO Box 1647, Suffolk, VA 23439
barn:
1913 Whaleyville Blvd, Suffolk, VA 23434
[email protected] /
www.elfenridge.com
757-615-4975 Tristin / 757-934-8300 barn
retreaded, restitched boots and I’ll give
them a new job. Got an old pair of
worn out field or dress boot collecting
dust in your closet or under your bed?
I could sure use them! Any
decrapatated condition accepted.
Sarah Miller 357-7587 or just bring
them to the shows 12/06
All the photos from the show are on
the web now.
There are two ways you can get to
the pages
1. go to http://www.taunyatae.com/
click on client galleries
all other events
2. or go to
http://www.portraitprints.com/EventLi
sting.aspx?P=4645
Your portraits are on page 9,
however, there are some of you
riding at the beginning and at the
end.
Here is the coupon code to receive
10% off your online order of $25 or
more.
SVDAsummer
Thank you and I hope you enjoy the
pictures!
Taunya
HORSES
Must Sell—17.1H 15yr old TB
Gelding chestnut, Secretariat
grandson. Moves nicely. Training
Level prospect, solid walk,trot, canter,
UTD on shots. Has jumped, is quite
on trails, clips, loads, ties. $5,000.00
Call Darlene Engles—474-2355
Home, 574-7665 Cell
09/07
Horse for Lease: Shown 1st
level, schooling 2nd. 7 yr old AQHA
Gelding, chestnut. 16.1 hh. Very
cute, awesome manners, easy to
show and ride. Half or Full lease,
owner is pregnant. Call or email for
more information Michelle 3434818, [email protected]
08/07
SVDA ITEMS FOR
SALE
SUPPORT
OUR
ASSOCIATION
POLO SHIRTS…………….$28.00
SWEATSHIRTS…………$30.00
APRONS………………….$18.00
SADDLEPADS……………$58.00
HATS………………………$15.00
TOTES……………………..$11.00
AVON SUNSCREEN……..$8.00
(w/insect repellent)
AVON WIPES……………..$5.00
(sunscreen/insect repellent)
HORSE SHOW
EMERGENCY KIT……...$7.00
DOUBLE PKG.
RAIN PONCHOS...............$2.00
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Volume 21 January
The Newsletter of the Southeast Chapter of the
Virginia Dressage Association
Sarah Miller
13561 Courthouse Hwy.
Smithfield, VA 23430