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JANUARY 2015 NEWSLETTER EXTENSIONS President’s Message Hi Everyone, January 2015 INSIDE THIS ISSUE ............... President’s Message ~ VADA-CH Meeting Minutes ~ Carol Lavell Gifted Memorial Fund Scholarship Award ~ 2014 Final Award Standings ~ VADA Meeting Minutes ~ Annual Awards Banquet Boar’s Head Inn ~ Membership Form Volunteer Form Scholarship Rules Award Rules Arabian Awards ~ 2014 Event Calendar ~ Classifieds ~ VADA of CHARLOTTESVILLE, INC. I hope all our members had a good Christmas and wish you all a Happy New Year. We have lots of interesting things planned for 2015, I hope y’all come and join in. Beginning Dec 1st 2014, (which means they are in use already) we have the new USDF tests Training thro 4th level. To help our members get acquainted with the new tests before the onset of the show season we are in the process of organizing an “Up Through the Levels” clinic with one of our resident judges, Carter Bass. We will need riders to ride each test and Carter will explain how the judges would like to see the movements, what they are looking for etc. We are still finalizing the venue, dates etc, but it is beginning to look like March 14th at either Glendower or Pasmore Stables. The organizer is Jan Templeton, if you are interested in being a test rider please contact Jan and let her know. We will have our Spring schooling show at Cedar Creek Stables in Staunton, and plus our licensed show at Commonwealth Park in August. There will be more clinics and events, watch our website for information. I hope you all have a productive Winter and that it isn’t too cold. Myself, I’m off to Florida until March. Nancy Lowey the VP, is going to hold down the Fort, way to go Nancy. Have fun! Melyni 1 JANUARY 2015 NEWSLETTER VADA-CH 2014 Board President Melyni Worth [email protected] Vice President Nancy Lowey [email protected] State Representative State Representative Tina Longaker Nancy Lowey [email protected] [email protected] Secretary Annan Hepner [email protected] State Representative Gardy Bloemers [email protected] 2 Treasurer Tina Longaker [email protected] Newsletter Laura Berne [email protected] Membership Chair Sherri Booye [email protected] Awards Chair Lee Scott [email protected] JANUARY 2015 NEWSLETTER VADA-CH December 1, 2014 Board Meeting Minutes Submitted by Annan Hepner Clinics for 2015: Jan Templeton and Nancy Lowey agreed to organize the Up Thru the Levels clinic. We received available dates from Carter Bass for March 1st, March 7 or 8th, or March 14th. We will be checking with local facilities and event calendars to pick the best available date. The other clinicians being considered for 2015 are Olivia Weltz and Jim Koford. Attendance: Lee Scott, Annan Hepner , Kim Schmidt, Nancy Lowey, Jan Templeton, Melyni Worth, Sherri Booye, Laura Berne, Cindy Faulconer, Susan Ellis. Treasury: We have $19,592 in the account and this does not include 2015 membership checks that we have already received. Winter Schooling Show: We discussed the possibility of hosting a winter schooling show series, but concluded there is no interest with weather and location concerns. Membership: There was no new report from Carter, but we packaged and stamped renewal letters for our past members. Jeremy Steinberg Clinic: Overall clinic expense was $4,745.06 with an income of $2,450, total loss on the clinic was $2,295 which includes airfare and rider subsidies. We could not get the Dressage Online to discount because they were already scheduled at another clinic to film, but Gardy is trying to get the log-in information for Dressage Online training. VADA-CH Awards Banquet: Lee Scott volunteered to have it at her home again in Charlottesville and it will be on February 21. Lee will do a main dish and the rest will be potluck. More information will be in the newsletter. Announcement for Election Result: The results are: President - Melyni Worth, Vice PresidentNancy Lowey, Treasurer - Tina Lowy, Secretary Annan Hepner, Awards - Lee Scott, Newsletter Laura Berne, and Membership – Sherri Booye, Regional Representatives – Tina Longaker, Nancy Lowey and Gardy Bloemers, with past President Sherri serving as a Board Alternate. Scholarships for 2015: We voted to do 3 scholarships this year. One at the upper levels, one at the lower levels, and we will reserve the third scholarship to assign to the category with the largest number of participants. $300 per scholarship and the rules will stay the same as previous years. BLM Wrap Up: VADA made money and more information will be reported later. The VHC is going to continue working to try to get the Wiley Arena (grandstand) footing draining correctly. Awards Rules for 2015: The group agreed to keep the year-end award rules basically the same, but modify the method of reporting the results to Lee. Melyni made a motion that emailing a score spreadsheet or summary format can be used, Kim seconded. The rules will be modified and will be published in a future newsletter. State Business: We voted on Alison Douglas as our chapter’s selection for the Shel Gafford Award 3 Next Meeting: There will be no meeting in January and the February meeting will be on February 19th via teleconference. JANUARY 2015 NEWSLETTER The Dressage Foundation is pleased to announce that USDF Region 1's Eliza Temeles Slone of Scottsville, VA, has been awarded the $1,000 Carol Lavell Gifted Memorial Fund Scholarship. Eliza is a member of the Charlottesville Chapter of the Virginia Dressage Association. Eliza and her horse, Aurelia, will train with James Koford. This grant will allow her to spend time away from the everyday distractions of life and have concentrated dressage training. You may view the story online at this link. Adult Amateurs are encouraged to apply for the Gifted Fund every year. For more information, visit the Gifted Memorial Fund Page. Please join us in congratulating Eliza! 4 THE DRESSAGE FOUNDATION'S CAROL LAVELL GIFTED MEMORIAL FUND AWARDS $8,000 TO ADULT AMATEUR RIDERS (December 9, 2014) - The Dressage Foundation is proud to announce this year's recipients of the Carol Lavell Gifted Memorial Fund Scholarships for Adult Amateurs. Each will receive a $1,000 Scholarship to enable them to set aside quality time in concentrated training with their horse, trainer of choice, and away from the daily pressures of job and family. "Thanks to the generosity of Carol Lavell, her family, and friends, we are pleased to provide this financial support to adult amateurs who not only make time to further their dressage education, but who are tremendous volunteers for their dressage clubs," said Jenny Johnson, Executive Director of The Dressage Foundation. “Without the effort of volunteers such as these, dressage would not be alive and well in communities across the country. They certainly deserve to have some time away to concentrate on their riding!” Up to eleven $1,000 grants are available each year - one per United States Dressage Federation Region and two wild card grants that can be awarded in any Region. The following Adult Amateurs were chosen as recipients from their respective USDF Regions to receive grants for training in the 2015 calendar year. USDF Region 1 – Eliza Temeles Slone (VA) and her horse, Aurelia, will train with James Koford. Eliza is a member of the Charlottesville Chapter of the Virginia Dressage Association. USDF Region 2 – Ashley Holden (KY) and her horse, Ripken, will train with Jennifer Truett. Ashley is a member of Kentucky Dressage Association. USDF Region 3 – Susan Price (TN) and her horse, Serenade, will train with James Koford. Susan is a member of Crossroads Dressage and Combined Training Society. USDF Region 3 – Nia Haynes (FL) and her horse, Mooie Zwaan, will train with Greta Wrigley. Nia is a member of Arredondo Dressage Society. USDF Region 4 – Melissa Ward (NE) and her horse, Wintessa, will train with Sarah Martin. Melissa is a member of Nebraska Dressage Association. USDF Region 7 – Margo Brown (CA) and her horse, Dolce Diva, will train with Sue Curry Schaffer. Margo is a member of the Sonoma Chapter of the California Dressage Society. USDF Region 7 – Susan Traynor (NV) and her horse, Ty Traynor, will train with Sarah Lockman. Susan is a member of California Dressage Society. USDF Region 9 – Jennifer Porter Delmer (TX) and her horse, Coles Night Hawk, will train with Lurena Bell. Jennifer is a member of Alamo Dressage Association. For more information about The Dressage Foundation and the Gifted Memorial Fund, visit www.dressagefoundation.org or contact Jenny Johnson at (402) 434-8585 or [email protected]. The Dressage Foundation The Dressage Foundation is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, tax-exempt, donor-driven organization that is dedicated to supporting and advancing the sport of dressage. The organization solicits contributions, appropriately allocates the donations, and awards grants and scholarships to dressage riders of all ages and levels. For more information, please visit www.dressagefoundation.org. 2014 VADA-CH Award Standings 11/25 Schooling Division Level Rider Horse Avg. % Vol. Req. Tests/ Judges Intro Susan Ellis Touch the Magic 69.53 Yes 6/3 Training Carla Scarmazzi CR Cayenne Pepper 65.795 Yes 4/3 Elizabeth Gathright Maki 62.6 Yes 4/4 Carla Scarmazzi RS Royal Edition 70.04 Yes 4/3 Sherri Booye MC Endless Echo 69.943 Yes 7/3 Carla Scarmazzi CR Ice Storm 66.499 Yes 4/2 Sherri Booye CR Ice storm 62.413 Yes 5/3 Avg. % Vol. Req. Tests/ First Recognized Division Level Rider Horse Judges Sarah Kern Enkeur NPF 69.606 Yes 11/9 Kim Schmidt Lydia II 67.726 Yes 5/3 Sherri Booye MC Endless Echo 64.351 Yes 13/11 Catherine Sutton Buckthorne 61.582 Yes 5/3 April Schultz CCS Tinuvel 67.298 Yes 7/6 April Schultz Peony v Falkenhorst 66.613 Yes 6/7 April Schultz Halifax Middelsom 64.405 Yes 5/6 Eliza Slone Aurelia 64.399 Yes 8/5 Int. A & B Kim Schmidt Cash Advance 62.452 Yes 3/3 Grand Prix Kim Schmidt Portobello 60.167 Yes 3/3 MFS/ Third Susan Ralston Gabriel 64.256 Yes 3/3 First Third Fourth These are the final scores for awards. Please check your scores and let me know if there are any corrections. JANUARY 2015 NEWSLETTER CARTER BASS USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medalist Dressage Instruction through FEI Breeder of Top Quality Warmbloods USEF Judge: “S” Dressage – “R” DSHB Sport Horse Evaluation Kirkford Farm 1715 Merriefields Lane Ruckersville, VA 22968 Phone: (434) 978 1287 Cell: (434) 962 5008 Email: [email protected] Nancy Lowey Orange, Va 540.672.3454 [email protected] USEF ‘R’ Dressage Judge USEF ‘r’ Dressage Technical Delegate Clinics, Events, Pony Club Rallies,4-H shows, lessons. USEF Bronze, Silver, Gold Medalist Upcoming Monthly VADA-CH Board/Membership Meetings January – No Meeting Scheduled Monday, February 9th, 7:00 PM Conference Call Monday, March 9th, 7:00 PM Conference Call 7 JANUARY 2015 NEWSLETTER VADA December 10, 2014 Board Meeting Minutes Submitted by Alison Douglas Conference Call Meeting Minutes The meeting was called to order at 8:01pm. Attendance: Present on the call were Alison Head (NOVA), Nancy Lowey (Cville), Meredith McGrath (SWVADA), Jessie Ginsburg (NOVA), Sheli King (NOVA), Diane Boyd (NOVA), Alison Douglas (Central), Anne Draine (Central), Angela Stanaway (NE), Alison Thompson (F’burg), Judith HarrounLord (ShenVADA), Tina Longaker (C’ville), Sherri Booye (C’ville), Tracey Smith-Oliver (SWVADA), Becky Paquet (NE) Motion: Sheli King made a motion that we approve the minutes from the November board meeting. The motion was seconded by Nancy Lowey and was passed unanimously. Treasurer: Jessie gave her Treasurer’s report, stating that we had a total of $177K. However, there are still checks clearing from the fall show and there will be banquet expenses working against that amount. BLM Report: We made approximately $25K in profit from the show. Alison Douglas made a motion that was seconded by Anne Draine that VADA round up the donations to FOHA to $800. That, combined with the $200 donated by Sheli and Kem, bring up the total funds raised to $1000. Dianne reported there was discussion at the USDF convention regarding pushing the date up for the national show, which, in turn, would affect our fall show and the licensed show schedule in general. Our dates for 2016 will be October 13th thru 16th and will not be affected. Awards for Banquet: The board has decided on the awards. The motion was made by Alison Head and seconded by Alison Thompson and passed unanimously. Chapter Challenge: The board has decided on the awards. The motion was made by Alison Head and seconded by Alison Thompson and passed unanimously. VHC Donation Options: Preliminary discussions were held and the matter was tabled until the February meeting. Meeting Adjourned: 9:09 pm. Next Meeting: Sunday, February 8th- 10 am Boar’s Head Inn, Charlottesville. 8 JANUARY 2015 NEWSLETTER VADA Annual Awards Banquet Sunday, February 8th, 2015 Boar’s Head Inn – Grand Ballroom Charlottesville, VA 800-476-1988 Reception starts at 11 am in the Grand Ballroom with buffet lunch beginning at noon $30 per person Banquet reservations must be received by February 1st, 2015 For more information and a complete list of awards, check out the website: http://www.virginiadressage.org/ Name(s) of Attendees __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ Contact Address __________________________________________________________________________ Contact Phone/Email __________________________________________________________________________ (important in case of inclement weather) Total Number of People _______ X $30 each = Amount Enclosed $___________________________________ Interested in volunteering at the banquet? Send your check and reservation form to: YES / NO Make checks payable to VADA Alison Douglas 11909 Halcyon Way Prince George, VA 23875 (804) 339-7495 Cell We would like chapters to bring small giveaway items to use as door prizes. We will still have the regular silent auction. The form is on the website. Please fill it out and bring it with your item(s) or email me the information before hand. Entrees on the Buffet: Roasted Breast of Chicken Dijonnaise with Fried Onions Baked Salmon with Saffron-Pernod Sauce Vegetable Napoleon (vegetarian entrée) 9 JANUARY 2015 NEWSLETTER Directions to Boar’s Head Inn: Grand Ballroom 200 Ednam Drive Charlottesville, Virginia 22903 From the North Travel Route 29 South into Charlottesville. Exit onto the Route 250 West bypass (Lynchburg, Staunton,Richmond). Travel to the third exit, Route 250 West. At the traffic light, turn left onto Route 250 West and drive for one mile. Turn left onto Ednam Drive at the third stoplight. The entrance to the resort will be on your left. From the South Travel Route 29 North to Charlottesville. Pass under the I-64 junction, continue for 1.5 miles and take the exit for Route 250 West. Turn left onto Route 250 West and drive for one mile. Turn left onto Ednam Drive at the fourth stoplight. The entrance to the resort will be on your left. From the East or West Travel I-64 to Exit 118-B (Charlottesville, Culpeper). Continue for 1.5 miles and take the exit for Route 250 West. Turn left onto Route 250 West and drive for one mile. Turn left onto Ednam Drive at the fourth stoplight. The entrance to the resort will be on your left. 10 VADACC Year End Celebration "VIVA LA VOLUNTEER!" Saturday, January 17, 2015 • 6:30pm Silent Auction, 7pm Dinner Belmont Recreation Center, 1600 Hilliard Road, Henrico, VA 23228 *FUN FOR EVERYONE!!!! Come celebrate the unsung heroes who make things happen! There will be guest speakers, silent auction, raffle, year end awards and more!* NEW THIS YEAR: VADACC Posterpalooza sponsored by Titan’s Run Farm: • • • • • • Create your poster – any theme related to the dressage horse Individual, group or barn, any size poster to be displayed during the Banquet Bring with to Banquet, no RSVP needed for Posterpalooza Winner chosen by banquet attendees, one vote per person Prizes for Win, Place and Show Favorites will be displayed in a place of honor at the 2015 Dressage at the Meadow show Featuring another award winning dinner by Chef Adam Schumm! Cost: $19 Adults, $12 Children under 12. Please RSVP with payment by 1/13/15 to: Amanda Harper, 11424 Boydton Plank Road, Dinwiddie, VA 23841 Email questions to: [email protected] Name:_________________________________ No. of Guests:________________ JANUARY 2015 NEWSLETTER 13 Virginia Dressage Association, Charlottesville Chapter SELECT A MEMBERSHIP MEMBER INFO 2015 MEMBERSHIP FORM Membership runs from December 1 through November 30 VADA is a USDF Group Membership Organization and all members are automatically USDF Group Members Name: ____________________________________(First, Last, Middle Init) Home Phone: ___________________________ Address: ______________________________________________ Work Phone: ____________________________ City, State, Zip: _________________________________________ E-Mail Address: __________________________ Membership Type (check one): Cell Phone: _______ Renewal _______ New _____ Senior $50 (Over 18) _____ Junior ___________________________ _____ Family $60 (2 Members) $45 (18 and younger) Date of Birth: _____________ _____ Group $50 - 1st group member; $26 for each additional member. _____ Family $80 (3 Members) _____ Family $26 (each additional Family Member) (5 or more in a group for Schools, 4-H, Pony Club, etc.) (Family can include a farm’s working student) _____ Affiliate $20 - Primary Chapter: ________________________ A person who belongs to another chapter and wishes to be affiliated with VADA-CH. SIGNUP BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2015 AND RECEIVE A $5 DISCOUNT ON THE TOTAL MEMBERSHIP COST I join VADA-CH in their activities and programs totally at my own risk. I understand that neither VADA, its chapters, nor individual Board Members (of the chapter or VADA) accept responsibility for accidents, damage, injury, or illness to horses, riders, owners, spectators, or any persons or property. REMEMBER TO SIGN, AND GIVE US YOR USDF NUMBER BELOW! SIGNATURES SIGNATURES AND ADDITIONAL NAMES: Please indicate birthdates of juniors and provide USDF No(s) required by USDF. Print Name: Junior’s DOB: USDF No: Signature: ______________________________ ________________ ______ ______________________ ____________________________________ ______________________________ ________________ ______ ______________________ ____________________________________ ______________________________ ________________ ______ ______________________ ____________________________________ ______________________________ ________________ ______ ______________________ ____________________________________ ______________________________ ________________ ______ ______________________ ____________________________________ ______________________________ ________________ ______ ______________________ ____________________________________ PLEASE BE SURE TO PROVIDE ALL INFORMATION SO WE CAN GIVE ACCURATE DATA TO USDF VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER WILL BE EMAILED. IF YOU WANT A PAPER VERSION, THERE IS A $15 PER YEAR CHARGE FOR PRINTING AND MAILING A PAPER COPY. Volunteer Information: Please indicate your areas of interest. _____ Show Manager _____ Show Program _____ Clinics _____ Show Secretary _____ Show Runner _____ Newsletter _____ Show Scribe _____ Awards _____ Board Member/Officer _____ Show Scoring _____ Other: Please describe ___________________________________________ Please complete this form and mail it with a check payable to VADA-CH to: Sherri Booye, 721 Lake Road, Troy, VA 22974 VADA - CHARLOTTESVILLE CHAPTER 2015 VOLUNTEER HOURS FORM Name: Volunteer Activity: Number of Hours: Date Performed: Approval Signature: Date: Please indicate whether hours are for (can split hours between these two choices): End of year awards credit: No. of Hours Scholarship Volunteer Requirement: No. of Hours VADA - CHARLOTTESVILLE CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP RULES FOR 2015 and BEYOND Scholarships must be authorized annually at the December or January Chapter meeting to ensure adequate funding availability. The amount and the number of scholarships to be offered will also be established at that time. The number and value of the scholarships will be published no later than the February newsletter and will be posted on the Chapter web site. The rules for the scholarships are as follows: In order to qualify for a scholarship, applicants must have completed a minimum of 8 hours of volunteer service for the Chapter separate from the volunteer hours performed for year-end awards. At least 4 hours of the 8 hours must be performed at the Chapter’s licensed show in the same year as the Scholarship awards. The remaining 4 hours can be performed at the licensed show, or at any other VADA-CH activity for which credit is given by the Chapter. Any of the hours of volunteer service performed in excess of the hours performed at the licensed show in order to reach the total of 8 hours can be performed at any time during the one year period beginning on August 26th of each year and ending August 25th of the following year. (Thus, for the scholarships awarded in September, 2015, the volunteer hours not performed at the 2015 licensed show can be performed at any VADA-CH volunteer activity beginning August 26, 2014 through August 25, 2015.) These volunteer hours are separate from and in addition to the 4 hours of Volunteer service that are required to qualify for end of year Chapter Awards. Volunteer hours must be reported using the volunteer hours report form. This form is available on the Chapter web site or from Chapter officers. This volunteer hours report should be sent to the person running the awards program, the identity of such person is available on the Chapter web site, and must be received by August 15 each year for the scholarship to awarded at the Chapter meeting in September of each year. The winners of the scholarships are required to write an article for the Chapter newsletter detailing the use to which the scholarship was put and the experiences of the winner in the use of the scholarship. The article must be submitted to the newsletter editor within 60 days of the completion of the use of the scholarship. If a scholarship recipient does not submit the required article; they will be barred from future scholarships awards. The winners of the scholarship must use the scholarship within 1 calendar year of the date of the drawing for the scholarship or the scholarship shall be forfeited, unless an extension is granted by the Board of Directors by a majority vote. If financially able, the Chapter will award 3 scholarships per year. One scholarship shall be available for award to Chapter members who have not shown above Third Level. The second scholarship shall be available for award to Chapter members who have shown at Fourth Level and above. Depending on the level of participation in the scholarship drawing, the third scholarship will be drawn for the level of riders with the most applicants that year. Thus, if there are 4 applicants for 4th and above and 10 for 3rd and below, the third scholarship drawing would come from the Third and below pool.) All current Chapter members are eligible for the scholarships, whether they ride or not. If a non-rider who has met the volunteer requirements wins a scholarship, they may give the award to another current Chapter member if they so desire. The winner of the scholarship will remain liable for writing the newsletter article, but it can be written by the actual user of the scholarship on behalf of the non-rider winner. The scholarship may be used by the winner to pay all or part of the cost of a clinic(s), lesson(s), the USDF convention, educational videos, or whatever other equestrian activity they elect to pursue to further their dressage education. The winner does not have to use the scholarship at the level for which they were awarded the scholarship. Thus, a rider that is at Third Level or below desires to take a clinic to help them to move up to Fourth Level or above, they may do so. Similarly, a rider at Fourth Level or above may use the scholarship to attend a clinic or lesson at a lower level, for example if they have a young horse they are trying to bring along. In order to obtain a scholarship, current Chapter members must first submit their names to the Chapter President or other designee as stated on the application form, by August 25th of each year indicating which scholarship are applying for, i.e., Third Level and below or Fourth Level and above. The application form will be available on the Chapter web site and will be published periodically in the Chapter newsletter. To be considered a current chapter member, the submitting rider must have paid their dues for the membership year in which the scholarship is awarded by the date they apply for the scholarship. (I.e., for an award to be drawn at the 2015 Chapter meeting the rider must have paid their 2014 dues by August 25, 2015.) Winners of scholarships in a given calendar year are not eligible for a scholarship for the next calendar year. A random drawing will be conducted at the September chapter meeting. The winners of the Scholarships will be presented with a Certificate that they can submit to the Chapter Treasurer to obtain their scholarship award payment when they need to pay for their scholarship activity. The winner must state with their submission of the Certificate what activity for which they will use the scholarship money so that the Chapter can keep track of the types of activities for which the money is being used. The applying members who have met the volunteer requirements will be segregated into the Third Level and below member group and the Fourth Level and above member group. The names of the applicants from a group will be put into a container for the drawing of the winner of a group. VADA - CHARLOTTESVILLE CHAPTER RULES FOR ANNUAL CHAPTER AWARDS The following system shall be used by the Board to determine award recipients: a. Levels. The applicable levels are listed below in the description for the Schooling and Breed-Restricted Division and the Open Licensed Division. Riders may submit scores for more than one level and/or division, but they must fulfill all requirements for each level entered. If the rider submits for two levels with the same horse, the levels must be successive. There will not be separate brackets for juniors and seniors. b. Award Period. The award period runs from December 1 to the following November 30. c. Submission of Scores. Scores must be submitted to the Chapter Awards Coordinator within 30 days of the date of a show. A different reporting scheme may be used for a particular awards year if it is agreed to in advance by the Board and publicized early in the competition year in the newsletter. For the submission of scores, the applicant can submit the scores from a show to the awards director in an email. The email can either have an attached spreadsheet or the listing can be done in the email itself. The information must include name and date(s) of the show, horse and rider names, and information on the class(es) ridden including – test name and level, judge’s name for each class, and the raw score and percentage score from the class. Alternatively, you can print out the results from the USEF or USDF website and attach a copy to your email. No score below 50% will be accepted. The Chapter reserves the right to ask for copies of the actual tests. d. Volunteer Requirement In order to be eligible for year-end awards, the rider must fulfill the volunteer requirement established for the Chapter. The annual volunteer requirement will be established by the Board at the November, December, or January meeting and published in the first newsletter published/posted after the requirements are established. e. Schooling and Licensed Breed-Restricted Division: 1. Levels for which Awards may be Earned Introductory through 4th Level 2. Required Number of Scores Four scores from any dressage schooling shows sponsored or sanctioned by any VADA chapter or from any licensed breed-restricted show are required (such as a Morgan or Andalusian, or Arabian licensed show). The four scores must be from at least two (2) different judges. All scores must be from the same level (i.e., all from First Level), with the same rider and horse, but must include scores from at least two different tests of that level. The four scores submitted (for the same rider/horse/level/division) will be averaged for the final score. For the Introductory Level, since no awards are given in the licensed division at this level, any scores earned at the Introductory Level at an open or breed-restricted licensed show may be applied to the requisite scores needed for the schooling show Introductory level division awards. In addition, the scores from the Adult Amateur and Junior Team Championships, since they cannot be used for the licensed show division, may be used for the schooling/licensed breed-restricted division also. The Board, at its discretion, may determine that due to unusual weather events or other unusual circumstances which resulted in multiple schooling show cancellations or postponements, a waiver of part of the requirements for an award in the schooling show program may be merited for a given awards year. Such determination shall be made by a majority vote of the Board. f. Open Licensed Division: 1. Levels for which Awards may be Earned Training Level through Grand Prix, USDF Freestyle, FEI Freestyle 2. Required Number of Scores Scores can be from any licensed dressage show authorized by the USEF or USDF (excluding any shows that are breed-restricted, such as Arabian and part Arabian, Morgan, Andalusian, or Quarter Horse breed only.) All scores must be from the same level, with the same rider and horse. Scores from Championship classes will be accepted, with the scores of the multiple judges averaged and the average counting as one score. For USDF levels (Training through Fourth), five (5) scores are required from at least three different judges, and at least one of the scores must be from either the second-to-highest or the highest test of the level. (Training 2 or 3, First 2 or 3 , Second 2 or 3, Third 2 or 3, or Fourth 2 or 3.) If the rider and horse have not earned at least one of their scores at the highest or next-to-highest test of the level, they will not qualify for a year end award at that level. For FEI levels, FEI freestyles, and USDF freestyles, three (3) scores from at least two different judges are required 3. How Score are Tabulated For USDF levels (Training through Fourth Level), the five (5) scores submitted (for the same rider/horse/division) will be averaged for the final score. For USDF freestyles, FEI levels and FEI freestyles, the three (3) scores submitted (for the same rider/horse/division) will be averaged for the final score. Virginia Dressage Association CHARLOTTESVILLE Chapter http://www.vadach.org/ Registered Arabian/Half Arabian/Anglo Arabian 2015 Year End Award VADA-CH members who own and ride a registered Arabian/Half Arabian/Anglo Arabian and who have current registration papers for their horse with the Arabian Horse Association, Half Arabian Horse Association, or Anglo Arabian Horse Association, have the opportunity to receive a Year End Award from VADA-CH, specifically for Arabian/Half Arabian/Anglo Arabian Champion and Reserve Champion. This award is sponsored by current VAHA-CH members. · Scores must be earned from the current competition year (December 1st through November 30th of the respective year)) · A minimum of four (4) volunteer hours with VADA-CH. See the web site for a list of activities that can qualify. · Champion and Reserve Champion Awards will be given to the rider and horse combination with the highest average score at any level. (Intro and Freestyle scores shall not be included in the scores average.) Scores from Open, Adult Amateur, and Junior are COMBINED as are schooling and Licensed shows · One (1) score must be from a VADA-CH organized Show or if the member volunteers for 4 or more hours at a VADA-CH organized show rather than riding, then the ride score requirement from a VADA-CH show is waived. See http://www.vadach.org/ for the available shows. Tests must be judged by a USEF recognized judge” L” graduate or above. Five (5) scores must be submitted, one (1) of which must be from the highest test of that level, and one (1) of which must be from a VADA-CH schooling or rated show unless the above described waiver applies. Scores from both schooling shows and licensed shows will count in the average. The average of the 5 scores will be used to determine the final score placing. Send completed packet by December 8. A complete packet includes: 1. Copy of VAHA-CH membership card for both owner/rider 2. USDF printout or copies of the tests (5 scores) 3. Completed volunteer form (4 hours-VAHA-CH and if requesting waiver from VADA-CH ride requirement a volunteer form for a VADA-CH organized show) 4. Registration papers (AHA, IAHA, Anglo) Send to: Sherri Booye, 721 Lake Rd, Troy, VA 22974 [email protected] You will receive verification that your completed awards packet has been received. JANUARY 2015 NEWSLETTER 2015 EVENT CALENDAR Month Date Day / Time Event Feb 8 Sun 11 AM VADA Annual Awards Banquet Boar’s Head Inn – Grand Ballroom Charlottesville, VA Feb 9 Mon 7 PM VADA-CH Board/Membership Meeting Conference Call Feb 21 Sat 6:30 PM VADA-CH Annual Awards Potluck Dinner Lee Scott’s Home Charlottesville, VA Mar 9 Mon 7 PM VADA-CH Board/Membership Meeting Conference Call Apr 11 Sat VADA-CH Schooling Show Cedar Creek Stables Pastures, VA Aug 8-9 Sat - Sun VADA-CH Summer Dressage Commonwealth Park, VA Happy Riding in the New year ! 19 JANUARY 2015 NEWSLETTER VADA-CH NEWSLETTER ADVERTISING RATES CLASSIFIEDS Full Page $15/ issue $150/ year HORSES Cedar Creek Stables offers the following nice young horses. CCS Lobelia, reg 4 yrs old Knabstrupper mare, 15.2 but very solid, started under saddle, WTC, trail rides, super mover, has a lot of ability and a super easy mind. Solid chestnut (no spots). $7,500 ono. ½ Page $10/ issue $100/ year ¼ Page $7.50/ issue $75/ year Business Card $5/ issue $50/ year Classified $5/ issue $50/ year VADA-CH Members can run classifieds and business card ads free of charge. CCS Paraigin, reg 5 yr Knabstrupper mare, 15.2, bay with suppressed spots, (that means only a few spots), super mover, very athletic, easy to ride, a really nice kind mare. $7,500 ono. Ads will run for 2 months and must be renewed. All ads must be in .jpg format. CCS Seska, reg Akhal Teke sport horse (dam is an Oldenburg), 15.1, 4 yrs, solid bay, easy going solid little mare, with a super mind and easy to ride. Good mover, super jumper. $7,500 ono th Send ad to [email protected] before the 25 of each month. Make checks payable to VADA-CH And mail to: Tina Longaker 8246 Open Gate Rd Gordonsville, VA 22942. We have other young horses started and unstarted. Some are very fancy. All are correctly handled and well fed and cared for. Will be nice sane, sound athletes. Ads will not be run until payment is received. www.Cedarcreekstables.us or www.Knabstruppers4usa.com FREE CLASSIFIEDS & BUSINESS CARD ADS for Current Members. Remember to renew your membership. 20