September 2103 Newsletter
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September 2103 Newsletter
BITS AND PIECES Dressage in the Wine Country 2013 is coming together on September 7. Hard to believe this event has been going since 1982 when Joan Rawson came up with the idea to combine horses and wine in a fundraising event for the SCDS at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds with roughly 600 people attending. As they say the rest is history. The event has grown and expanded to become a much anticipated event for the community. We are expecting 2 to 3000 people to attend this year. Check out the website, http://www.winecountrydressage.org/ and like us on Facebook. This year we are looking forward to a larger expanded trade fair , to include local horse related vendors, with Contact Saddles being one of the big sponsors. We are stepping outside the box and including more Bounty of the County, with food & beverage vendors, demonstrations, a local Farrier contest, flowers, plants and music. The wineries are starting to line up to pour for the tasting. Entertainment is looking very exciting with a Jousting demonstration, complete with knights in shining armor and a four in hand combined driving team. Quadrille, freestyle, grand prix, drill team, side saddle rides will make for a very enjoyable evening of entertainment. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ! As always, we welcome anyone interested in helping, volunteering, supporting or donating to this fabulous event. You can contact Judy McHerron, 707-431-2920 or [email protected] Get involved. Let’s make this the best DWC ever! Get your own private box at Dressage in the fabulous “ the Wine Country” for a special price of $500! Includes ten seats and a fabulous view! In This Issue Schedule of Events for Dressage in the Wine Country Local Equestrienne becomes an FEI 5* Judge ! Upcoming Clincs! Local Riders Rock ! Awards Gala 1 Local Success Story ! Our own Lilo Fore has been awarded the prestigious status of FEI 5* Judge! Of the nine recent promotions, Lilo is the only one from USA. Only 5* judges are permitted to officiate FEI World Cup Dressage Finals, Grand Prix-level FEI championships, FEI World Equestrian Games and Oympic and Paralympic Games. Five-star status is the FEI’s highest ranking for judges. Congratulations Lilo! (And do remember that she will be our 2014 “Shelly Show” Judge.) “The Divas” Dazzle …. High Scores at Woodside Show ! Margo Brown recently showed her lovely mare Dolce Diva at the RAAC Show in Woodside and placed sixth in Training Level out of a very large number of entries. Her excellent scores were 63.226% and First Level was 65.968 and 72.437 . She was all smiles during her victory ride. Congratulations Margo! Also congratulations to Pauline Muntzer, who won First at RAAC in both Training and 1st Level ! She rode “Floriana” in Training Level for a score of 74.200% !! Look for a special feature about Pauline and her amazing accomplishments in our next issue! New Horse for Susan Reinecke of Renaissance Farm Sue is excited about her recent acquisition of a stunning young pinto American Saddlebred as her new upcoming star. Very smart and a stylish looker, “Taxi” is enjoying his lessons, and is already learning some “smooth moves” ! We wish them well on their wonderful adventure together ! Grand Prix here they come ! Pilates for the Equestrian Jan Cosentino-Scancarello Certified Pilates Instructor Preferred Alignment Studio 109 Powell St. Healdsburg, CA 95448 (707) 217-5601 E-mail [email protected] Strengthen your core for better posture in the saddle. Control and create collection with stronger abdominals. Greater hip strength creates a deeper seat. Better bend and leg aids with stronger legs. 2 NEWSLETTER RATES: Classified Ads Free to Chapter Members, $5.00 per issue for nonmembers. Display Ads: Business cards $60 per yr or $15 per issue. Quarter page: $115 yr or $35 per issue. Half page: $175 per year or $50 per issue Full page: $250 year or $75 per issue. Please send camera ready ads in JPG file to Catherine Whitcombe Email:catherinewhitcombe @mac.com September 7, 2013 Presented by the Sonoma Chapter of the California Dressage, a nonprofit educational organization Gates open at 1:00pm 1:00 - 7:00 Trade Faire 4:00 -6:00 Wine Tasting 6:30 - 7:00 - Demonstrations 7:00 Evening performance Demonstrations Driving Demonstration Equi-Ed Wounded American Veterans Equestrian (WAVE) Project Jan Kahdeman and Michelle Davis Western Dressage Demonstration by Campana Ranch Training Stables Sher Bell Boatman Evening Performances Jousting by La Compagnia del Cavallo Ladies’ Side Saddle with Erika Jansson Thanks to Kari Ontko National Anthem by Cantiamo Sonoma for a beautiful logo for the 2013 Event! Presentation of the Flag by the Painted Ladies Rodeo Performers Combined Driving by Frank & Marlies Leutz Anyone who is interested in becoming part of the Board for Sonoma Chapter for the next term please contact the members of the Nominating Committee, Beverly Chambers at 707.823-6403, or Hester Zoutendijk 707 838-7366 (email [email protected]). The current Board Members” term will be up at the end of 2013, and there will be some vacancies on the Board, including Treasurer and Jr-YR Co-ordinator. The Grand Quadrille Allison Mathy, Lorna Goode, Carlos Carneiro, Timothy Keeling, Carolyn Carroll, and Katy Sommers FEI Young Rider freestyle with Jaclyn Pepper Despicable Me, A Grand Prix Freestyle with Chelsey Sibley Finale . 3 Annual Awards Gala a Fabulous Success! The AWARDS GALA was a fabulous success again this year, with over 60 happy winers and diners....if you missed it this year, don't next time! We had rare sightings of friends such as Alice Simpson (aka "The Cat Doctor") of Santa Rosa, who is also a driver and rider par excellence... Hester Zoutendijk was the fashion hit of the evening in lace jeans, Kathy Carrick elegant as ever, Tracy Underwood dashing in retro and Sue Reinecke dressed as a tall lampshade...anyway, you had to be there. The food was good and the bubbly flowed...see you next year! Photos for Awards Gala by: Catherine Whitcombe Sonoma Chapter Board Members top left to right: Gwen Kilcherr, Ursula Worthen, Bev Chambers Margo Brown, Katie Kunde. Front row left to right Tracy Underwood, Karen Indindoli, Sue Reinecke. Not pictured, Kim Dupois. Prints to keep or for a gift idea:contact Catherine at: [email protected] 4 “ Clinic Corner “ Classy Classifieds For Sale: Passier Optimum 17 1/2” . Ridden in less than 10 times. Beautiful condition. Asking $2795. email Corrie at: [email protected] or call (405) 269-0435 For sale: SDL (Sheryl D. Lemke) Dressage saddle. 18” deluxe with buffalo leather, very comfortable for rider and gives better grip and connection with the horse. Tree size is no.3 which is a medium, it is wool flocked so it can be adjusted to your horse and it has V billets. Asking $1200, this is a very nice saddle that retails for more than double my asking price. Kylie: 707-889-0824 W.W. all aluminum older 2 horse slant-load, front tack room and removable tack compartment in back. Will last a long time! Even has aluminum floor! Med. Height. $3500 OBO. 707 433-1288. Erika Jansson also holds riding clinics every Wednesday afternoon at Renaissance Farm in Healdsburg. Contact her for details. Lilo Fore will be holding clinics at her farm “Sporthorse America”. Presenting: Conrad Schumacher Oct.18-20 Stephan Kiesewetter Nov.15-17 Hester Zoutendijk United States Dressage Federation Certified Instructor. Lessons & training. [email protected] 707 838 7366 Auditors welcome for small fee. Contact Lilo for riding times at: [email protected] For Sale “Prestige” Dressage Saddle Black, 16” wide tree curved shape, suitable for round, short-backed horse or medium pony. Hard to find! 707.433.1288 707.838.7366 email: [email protected] 5 2013 Board Contacts Chair - Tracy Underwood - 707-975-2097 email Co-Chair - Susan Reinecke - 707-433-1288 email Hot News from Santa Rosa Equestrian Center! CDS Northern Adult Amateur clinic September 14-15 with Sabine Shut-Kery! Auditing is FREE for CDS members!! Santa Rosa Equestrian Center 3184 Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa, CA. For more information contact Tracy Underwood (707) 975-2097. Santa Rosa Equestrian Center’s Schooling Shows: Secretary - Kim Dupuis 707- 433-0976 email Treasurer- Karen Indindoli - 707-823-0872 email Volunteer/Membership Coordinator - Beverly Chambers 707-823-6403 email Sonoma Chapter CDS 1100 Milk Barn Rd Healdsburg CA 95448 Also, advertising here is a great way for you get exposure. Check inside this Issue for rates. Send news etc to: Education - Katie Kunde 707-953-2979 email YR/JR Newsletter - Susan Reinecke - 707-433-1288 email Dressage Sunday, September 1 Jumper Sunday, September 2 9 newsletter will be published in December. Be sure to get all news articles, ads, clinics, Show dates and events to us in time. Hospitality - Gwen Kilchher - 707-527-6177 email Webmaster - Margo Brown- 707-573-1183 email Combined Test & Dressage Sunday, October 13 Contact Us : The next Capital Fundraising Coordinator - Sue Reinecke 433-1288 [email protected] [email protected] Visit us on the web at www.winecountrydressage. com Horse Show Coordinators - Tracy Underwood - 707-975-2097 email PLACE STAMP HERE