Region 9 - Houston Dressage Society
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Region 9 - Houston Dressage Society
USDF & REGION 9 TIMELINE CLINICS AND EVENTS ..... SCHOOLING SHOWS ....... RECOGNIZED SHOWS ..... HDS FINANCIAL INFORMATION OK DRESSAGE CAMP USDF NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS ............ 4-6 15 17 18 12 8 7, 15 19 - 20 FOUR HOUSTON DRESSAGE SOCIETY Dedicated to furthering the art of dressage through education There is no President’s Message in this issue. Please contact Kathy Jones at 832-722-6121 or [email protected] to share questions or great ideas to improve our club. APRIL 2012 remarks Isabella Farms will be holding a clinic featuring Shannon Dueck. Rides fill up quickly so sign up early. Auditors are welcome. About Shannon: USDF Gold and Silver Medalist 2011 Dressage Canada Short listed for Olympics 2007 Won GP Quadrille Team at the Challenge of the Americas 2003 competed in World Cup Finals where she helped the Canadian Team land a place at the Olympics in Athens. 2002 Individual Finalist World Equestrian Games 2002 Won Canadian league World Cup Finals 1999 Individual Silver Medalist at Pan American Games Extensive help from Bert Rutten of the Netherlands, Lars Peterson of Denmark, Kathy Connelly, Robert Dover and Steffen Peters of the USA, Hubertus Schmidt and Wolfram Wittig of Germany, and most recently Carl Hester of Great Britain. For more information about Shannon visit her website at www.dueckdressage.com or ours at www.isabellafarms.com Auditing fee is $20 per day. For more information or if your interested in riding please contact Dawn Kittel at 281-352-0944 or visit www.isabellafarms.com. 50 Helmets to be Given Away to Celebrate Riders4Helmets 2nd Anniversary LEXINGTON, Kentucky, April 17 – Fifty safety helmets valued at $10,000 and donated by the manufacturers are being given away to celebrate the second anniversary of Riders4Helmets.com. The helmet giveaway along with a prize of the latest iPad comes as international horse sports head toward requirement for safety headwear two years after the accident to U.S. dressage star Courtney King-Dye that left her in a coma for a month and is still in rehabilitation. “In recognition of our two-year anniversary we wanted to do something really special to thank the many equestrians who have supported the riders4helmets campaign,” said Lyndsey White, Riders4Helmets founder. “The campaign has grown bigger than we ever could have imagined, and we are proud to know that it has made a difference in the lives of many people around the globe.” Equestrian can register for the giveaway by visiting www.riders4helmets.com/register-for-giveaway/. Registration closes midnight (US Eastern Time) Sunday May 6. Visitors to the Rolex Kentucky 3DE (April 26-April 29) can visit the Riders4Helmets area to register for the giveaway. The helmet giveaway is sponsored by: GPA, Samshield, Troxel, Charles Owen, International Riding Supply (IRH), Tipperary, Ovation, Pegasus and One K. Giveaway winners will be selected at random and announced at www.riders4helmets.com on Monday May 7. Riders4Helmets organized the National Helmet Awareness Day held in 2010, followed a year later by International Helmet Awareness Day in 2011 in which more than 500 retailers participated. Riders4Helmets is planning International Helmet Awareness Day 2012, and a 4th Riders4Helmets Safety Symposium for summer 2012. HDS Heather Blitz Wine and Cheese Party! Saturday, May 19, 2012 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Honeybrook Farm, 21409 FM 2920, Hockley, 77447 Heather Blitz will be in Houston for a clinic on May 19-20. Heather, and her horse Paragon, are qualified to compete at the US Olympic Team selection trials this summer at Gladstone, NJ. They won team gold and individual silver medals at the 2011 Pan American Games. For many years, Heather lived and competed in USDF Region 9 so she’s a “local” favorite. Heather will talk to HDS members about getting Paragon ready for Grand Prix in order to enter the Olympic qualifying trials. She will be available for questions, photos and autograph signing. Cost is $25 per person with all proceeds going to Heather’s “Olympic Dream” fund. Wine and cheese will be provided. Clinic auditors are also welcome. RSVP to [email protected], 832-922-7727 USDF & Region 9 Timeline Note: Applications for Region 9 grants and awards are available on the Region 9 Website: www.usdfregion9.org or contact: [email protected] May • • • • Region 9- 2011 Omnibus Advertising Form available on Region 9 Website. Deadline for Omnibus ads is Sept 17th. May 1 – Nominations for Hall of Fame and Lifetime Achievement Awards to USDF office. First week of May – Regional Championship sites announced. Mid May – NAJYRC Entries in Principle due to USDF office for submission to USEF. June • June 1 – Online voting for PM delegates goes live on USDF Web site. For a paper ballot, request through the USDF office. • June 1 - Nominations for the Executive Board (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Regional Directors and At-Large Directors) due to the USDF office. Positions on the Executive Board in which elections are held stagger depending on the year. Nominations may also be made from the floor of the BOG at the Annual Meeting. • June 1 – USDF Arts Contest opens. Youth & Adult. • Mid June - NAJYRC nominated entries due to USDF office. • End of June – NAJYRC definite entries due to USDF office, including final stabling fees. • June 30 – Deadline to vote for PM delegates on the USDF Web site. Ballot must be returned to the USDF office, and postmarked no later than June 30. • USEF Rule changes proposed by individuals are due to USEF by June 1, and by September 1 if submitted by USEF committees or affiliate entities. Official USDF proposed rule changes are generally voted on by the Executive Board and channeled to the USEF Dressage Committee. • GMO Delegate Authorization Forms are mailed to eligible GMOs, to appoint representation for the end of year USDF Convention. July • • • • • All entries for the USDF Arts Contest must be received in the USDF office on or before July 1. July 1 - Nominations for Region 9 Teaching Excellence Award close – current year. July 1 - Region 9 GMO Board Attendee- Regional Grant Application for Summer Meeting due to RD. Application on: www.usdfregion9.org End of July – NAJYRC is held. July 31 - GMO Reports, Regional Board Reports, & Regional Financial updates/ reports due to Region 9 Director, for inclusion in the Region 9 Summer Meeting packet. August • Mid to end of August - Region 9 Summer Meeting: http://www.usdfregion9.org/RegionalBusiness/Reg9Meetings.html • • • • August 1 – Deadline to submit Request for Refund of Multiple GMO dues to the USDF office. These refund requests can be submitted to USDF April 1 through August 1 of the current membership year. August 1 – Deadline to submit All-Breeds declarations to USDF. August 15 – Deadline for Scholarship application for Youth to attend convention due to the USDF office. August 31 – Deadline to submit Ruth Arvanette Memorial Fund Grant Application to the USDF office. • • • • August 31 – Deadline to submit GMO Newsletter and Web Site Award nominations to the USDF office. August 31 – Deadline for GMO and Youth and USDF Volunteer of the Year Award nominees due to the USDF office. August 31 – Deadline for GMOs to return GMO Delegate Authorization form, appointing representation for the BOG meeting at the annual convention. Motions to amend the Bylaws generally need to be in process no later than August in order to get through the system. A Bylaw motion to be considered by the BOG needs to be first submitted to the USDF EB and the Bylaws Committee for comment and review at least 60 days before the BOG General Assembly September • September 1 – Deadline to submit Region 9 Teaching Excellence Award Applications to The Dressage Foundation. Applications on: www.usdfregion9.org • September 1 – Deadline to submit GMO rosters and dues in order for GMO members to count towards GMOs voting strength at the BOG. • September 15 – Deadline to submit Region 9 Horse Person of the Year Nominations to HPOY Region 9 Chair. Application on: www.usdfregion9.org • September 17th - TD, Judges, L’s, GMO’s, Youth, Jr/ YR, Certified Instructors, SWDC, TEA, and HPOY pages due to Bruce & Liz for the Region 9 Omnibus. • September 17th – Region 9 Omnibus Ads & Listings due to Bruce & Liz. • September 30 - GMO Board/Delegate Attendee to Convention- Regional Grant Application to Region 9 Director. Application on: www.usdfregion9.org • USDF National Nominee for the USEF Youth Sportsman Award. (Timeline to be determined when deadlines are set by USEF) • September 30th: These deadlines are the same from year to year. End of USDF competition year o Deadline to apply for Rider Awards and Horse Performance Certificates o Deadline to submit birthday to USDF (required for Jr/YR and Adult Amateur awards) o Deadline to declare eligibility for Vintage Cup Awards October • Check the USEF website for proposed rule changes affecting dressage. • October 15 – Deadline for members to submit to the USDF office, Year-End Award corrections, and corrections to scores earned in the previous competition year. November • Region 9 “Horse Person of the Year”, & Region 9 “Teaching Excellence Award” awarded at the Great American / USDF Regional Championship Show. • November 30 – Deadline for GMOs to submit final GMO roster for the current membership year. Rosters can be submitted through November 30 for either the current membership year or the following membership year, but must be clearly marked as to which year the roster applies. • November 30 – End of the USDF membership year. • Region 9 Board – job description updates due to RD, and post on Region 9 Website. December [End of Nov. - beginning of December – Adequan/USDF Annual Convention] • December 1 – Initial GMO membership roster and matching dues are due in the USDF office for the following membership year. These are considered late if received after December 1 and late fees will be applied. • December 1 – GMOs must have their Annual GMO Affiliate Verification Form to the USDF office to remain listed on the USDF Web site. Throughout the Year • Shows may apply to USDF for: Breeders Championship Series & Final- deadline- at least 6 months prior to competition. • Shows may apply for: Dover Adult Amateur Medal – 2nd Level – deadline at least 90 days prior to show date. • GMOs may apply for education grants from Dressage Foundation-at least 90 days out: www.dressagefoundation.org • GMOs may apply for Region 9 Adult or Youth Education Grant- at least 30 days out - for adult camps; seminars; & symposiums. Applications: www.usdfregion9.org • Application for Adult & Youth Team Competition due to RD & USDF. • Check the USEF Web site for proposed rule changes affecting dressage. • Region 9 Board & GMO Reports, regional business meeting minutes, financial statements, & updated Region 9 policy & procedures posted on Region 9 Website. U.S. Teams Win and Take Third at FEI Dressage Nations Cup in Florida Wellington, FL - Two U.S. Dressage teams competed in the Intermediaire I Freestyle Saturday night at the WEF Wellington Dressage Nations Cup CDIO 3* presented by Stillpoint Farm. Both went home with medals. Helped by three of the night's top seven scores the first U.S. team beat out their American counterpart, a team from Europe, and two teams from Latin America to capture the FEI Nations Cup crown. The team was lead by Christopher Hickey riding Hilltop Farm's Witness Hilltop. The pair kept their momentum from Friday's Prix St. Georges and scored a competition high 71.425%. Caroline Roffman and Pie scored 70.050%, Shelley Francis and Patricia Stemple's Doktor 68.650%, Devon Kane and Diamante Farm's Destiny 67.525% and together they edged out a victory on Saturday night. With a final score of 210.125 (the lowest score from teams of four riders was dropped) the first US team beat out the European team by less than one whole point. A tense and exciting night in Wellington, FL came down to the night's very last rider. With scores of 70.825% and 68.075% respectively from Kevin Kohmann and Katharina Stumph team Europe was still in position to win when the final pairing, Mikala Gunderson and My Lady, got going. They would need a very good ride and they got one A 70.475% made them the third best pairing of the night, but that wasn't quite enough as the team finished with a 209.375. Read More…. Another Successful Markel/USEF Young Horse Training Session Takes Place in Texas Lexington, KY - Continuing the Markel/USEF Young Horse training and observation session program, Twinwood Equestrian Center in Simonton, TX hosted the fourth session of 2012, April 14-15. Led by USEF Young Horse Coach Scott Hassler, this was the first time a session has been hosted in Texas, an area that has proven to produce a wealth of successful young horses. "Texas and the surrounding area have consistently had high participation in the Markel/USEF Young Horse Program and the Markel/USEF Young Horse National Championships", said Hassler. "The Young Horse program here continually proves its quality as the group of horses here is of diverse breed and largely dominated by U.S. bred horses. From this training session, I was very impressed with the quality of horses and riders and quite certain that we'll see some of them at the Championships in August." Read More… Dressage Camp May 31, June 1-3, 2012 Claremore Expo Center, Claremore OK Join us for 3 fun-filled days of: Group and private lessons; Lectures & demonstrations Apartment accommodations at Rogers State University; 3 meals per day Stall, 2 bags shavings & a tack stall; totally covered riding facility Morning yoga for riders; masseur onsite Friday and Saturday Fri Evening lecture/demo by Dr. Kim Rasmussen, DVM, EDO: veterinary osteopathic evaluation of joints and musculature of the horse; veterinary adjustments to the horse, assigned stretches/adjustments for owner to perform on horse to improve/correct diagnosed problems/deficiencies. Plus a success testimonial case from ODS Member Sat evening: one of several possible activities: Instructors’ Topic Selection, Circuit training for rider fitness, or ?????! Instructors: Sarah Martin from Blanca, CO. is a USDF Certified Instructor through 4th level and has her Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals from USDF. She and her husband, Clayton, maintain a very active training facility in Blanca, CO (www.blancadressage.com;wwww.sarahmartindressage.com). Sarah particularly enjoys imparting lessons that riders can take home and work on themselves. She has an extensive library of exercises that enable riders to learn to feel and balance their horse. Louise St.Amour is from Whitehall, MI where she runs Windy Ridge Farm with her husband Sam and son Nicholas. She is a USDF "L" graduate judge, and has been accepted into the USEF "r" program. Louise has earned her Silver rider medal from USDF as well as a Gold diploma from the USDF university. Her present mount is "Hunter", a Dutch Warmblood/Paint who is schooling third level. She enjoys working with riders and horses of all levels. Her students range from small children just becoming familiar with horses to adults who enjoy moving up the levels. Cathy Zappe from Harvest, AL, is a USDF Certified Instructor through 4th level and has her Bronze and Silver USDF Medals and has several students who have achieved their silver medals. She has competed and instructed in several equestrian disciplines including eventing and show jumping which gives her a fresh perspective on dressage training for all riders. She is passionate about her teaching and focuses on rider position, balance, and correctness of the aids to achieve the desired connection, balance and thoroughness in the horse. ************************************************************************************ Campers: ODS member fee $645 (non-member fee $670) We will also have room for non-riding campers Non-riding camper member fee $275 (non-member fee $300) ************************************************************************** Auditors: Friday & Sunday, June 1&3: $25/day ODS Member (Non ODS Members $30/day) Catered meals extra, check with Sharon. Free audit day for ODS members, Sat June 2nd. Catered meals extra, check with Sharon . Registration for riders will open up March 10. The registration form and sample camp schedule will be available on-line at www.dressageoklahoma.org Dressage Camp May 31-June 3, 2012 Claremore Expo Center, Claremore OK Registration Form Join us for 3 fun-filled days of: Group and private lessons; Lectures & demonstrations; T-shirt Apartment accommodations at Rogers State University 9 catered meals Stall, 2 bags shavings & a tack stall; totally covered riding facility Morning Yoga exercise class (for riders!) Friday evening: lecture/demo by Dr. Kim Rasmussen, DVM, EDO: veterinary osteopathic evaluation of joints and musculature of the horse; veterinary adjustments to the horse, assigned stretches/adjustments for owner to perform on horse to improve/correct diagnosed problems/deficiencies. Plus a success testimonial case from ODS Member Saturday evening: one of several activities and ODS Summer meeting. Instructors: Sarah Martin (Blanca, CO); Louise St. Amour (Whitehall, MI); Cathy Zappe (Harvest, AL) ******************************************************************************** Campers: _________ ODS member $645 Non-member $670 We welcome auditors for a nominal daily fee ! Non-riding Camper: includes everything listed above except lesions, stalls, and shavings ____ ODS member $275 __________Non-ODS member $300 Massage: by Jim Franklin, LMT; can sign-up now or at camp. Pay Jim directly at camp. _________ 1 hour $60 __________1/2 hour $35 Other: _________Double stall $25 (one time fee), stall will be in covered arena with tack stall in main barn _________ Extra shavings $6 per bag, can purchase during camp if desired _________ USDF University Credit $5 (one time fee) _________Dietary adjustments (vegetarian, gluten free, etc.) for all meals $12 (one time fee) Please list restriction(s) _______________________________________________ Return this form with a 50% deposit payable to ODS. We have room for 27 riders. Spots are filled on a first received first entered basis. Directions, schedules, and specific information will be sent to campers after deposit is received. Balance is due by May 8, 2012. Contact Sharon with questions: email preferred: [email protected] ; 918-834-1447 If you must cancel: Full refunds will be issued only if a camper’s spot can be filled from a waiting list. Send form & deposit to: Sharon O’Banion, 724 S. 85 th East Ave., Tulsa, OK 74112 Name __________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________________Email ______________________ Heather Blitz in USA Olympic Times Square Celebration Heather Blitz and Paragon came close to the individual gold medal at the Pan American Games, and then marveled at what has happened to a horse to which she was the human midwife at his birth in Louisiana and trained him for the pair's first championship at the age of eight. Look out world! Read More… USDF Announces New Certified Instructors Lexington, KY (April 15, 2011) - The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased to announce and congratulate its new USDF Certified Instructors from two spring testings. The USDF Instructor Certification program is designed to set a standard of excellence in dressage training and instruction in the United States and to educate dressage riders, instructors, and aspiring instructors. New USDF Certified Instructor/Trainers at Training through Second Level include; Camilla Fritze of Malibu, CA, Michael Bragdell of Colora, MD, Katherine Nelson of New Freedom, PA, and Jennifer Grant of Franklin, OH. In addition, Laurie Hedlund is a new USDF Certified Instructor/Trainer at Third through Fourth Level. "It is our pleasure to recognize these accomplished individuals and we are proud to have them as representatives of the USDF Instructor Certification Program," stated Kathie Robertson, USDF Senior Education Programs Coordinator. For more information on the USDF Instructor Certification Program, to view a calendar of workshop or testing dates, or to obtain details on hosting a workshop or testing session, please visit the USDF Web site at www.usdf.org or contact the USDF education programs department at [email protected]. Sarah Geikie Announced as New USDF Certification Examiner Lexington, KY (April 13, 2011) – The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is proud to announce that Sarah Geikie, of Lebanon, CT, is the first person to complete the instructor certification program and go on to become a USDF Certification Examiner. Sarah, who holds a Bachelors of Science degree in animal science and is a British Horse Society assistant instructor, became a USDF Fourth Level certified instructor in 1995. As a firm believer in continuing education, she went on to become a member of the USDF instructor certification faculty. Sarah has also earned her USDF bronze and silver medals. In 2007, Sarah was promoted to FEI "C" dressage-judge status and this year the popular clinician has become a USDF certification examiner. "Not only is Sarah a shining example for our program, but she also trains and shows horses through the FEI levels and officiates as a USEF ‘S' and FEI ‘C' judge as well," said Gerhard Politz, chair of the USDF Instructor/Trainer Committee and a longtime examiner. Katherine Robertson, USDF Senior Education Programs Coordinator, added "Sarah has been involved in many aspects of the program over the years. Having been through the program, Sarah will bring a new dimension to our team of examiners." For more information on the USDF Instructor Certification Program, visit the USDF Web site at www.usdf.org, e-mail [email protected], or call (859) 971-2277. Our facility is a Premier boarding and training facility. We offer full boarding with excellent feed, care, and training. We are a facility home to 30 horses with excellent care with 12x16 stalls, personal fans and fly spray system, safe and all day turnout, 100x200 covered arena with lights and full length mirrors, full 20x60 outdoor dressage arena, covered and lighted round pen, 2 jumping areas, 24x7 staff available, trainers available with dressage school master available for lessons, regular clinicians coming to teach, and everything else you can dream up. Visit www.isabellafarms.com for more information. Owner of Isabella Farms and horse enthusiast for over 20 years, Tina Kittel has loved and cared for horses since day one. She is the heart and soul of our facility and maintains the utmost care and safety for all of our horses. For over 20 year Dawn, one of our trainers, has been a horse enthusiast riding and training in dressage and eventing. She has studied and rode with many greats such as Phillip Dutton, Boyd Martin, Shannon Dueck, Bill Solyntjes, Betsy Steiner, and much more. She continues to train others and learn from the greats. Maria Harrington is an FEI trainer and USDF Silver Medalist. She comes to Isabella Farms from Massachusetts where she was invited to serve the New England Dressage Association as a Flextime Instructor. Maria has coached many riders and horses to USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals most notably Ann Romney on her Grand Prix horse Baron. http://www.chronofhorse.com/ article/...neys-soul-sing. She has trained extensively with top international coaches including Jan Ebeling, Tina Konyot, Kathy Connelly and Dorothy Morkis. Maria believes in a clear and positive approach in her training methods. As an instructor she empowers her students to develop feel and apply the classical system to help achieve their personal goals. Houston Dressage Society 2012 Profit & Loss March 1 through March 31, 2012 Ordinary Income/Expense Income Gross Profit 8,620.00 8,620.00 Expense Total Expense 26,500.87 26,500.87 Net Ordinary Income -17,880.87 Houston Dressage Society Board Members President Kathy Jones [email protected] Vice President Leslie Rohrer [email protected] Membership Karen Peacock [email protected] Secretary Charles Saltzer [email protected] Special Events Chair Felicia Bures [email protected] Recognized Shows Kathy Jones [email protected] Junior/Young Riders Bernadette Payne [email protected] Historian/Recorder Sheila Hautamaki [email protected] Awards Chair Betsy Hansberry Advertising/Sponsorship/Vendors Cyndi Craig Website Jeanette Snow [email protected] Treasurer Jaye Dunbar [email protected] Schooling Shows Karla West-Dee [email protected] Publications (Non-Board) Susann Glenn [email protected] Education Coordinator Rebekah Wesatzke [email protected] Dressage Radio Episode 149 – Century Club with Marilyn Cantey Septuagenarian Marilyn Cantey has become the 96th member of the Dressage Foundation’s Century Club and kicks off a new series explaining what attracted her to dressage later in life and still makes her competitive. And Chris reads Part Two of an extract from “Dressage in the 21st Century” by Paul Belasik. Download the podcast on iTunes, catch the show on your SmartPhone App such as Podcaster, Hallway Feeds and Instacast or tune in right here… Listen Marilyn Cantey Photo courtesy of Kristin Cordiak The Dressage Seat Medal Program promotes and rewards correct seat, position, and use of aids, for USDF members ages 18 & under. It’s simple to ride and qualify. Ask your show manager about Dressage Seat Medal classes. zoshadesign.com Lessons, sales, & training USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist - USDF “L*” Graduate Judge with Distinction School Horse available for lessons or lease: 4 time National Champion, and 2 time HDS 2nd and 3rd Level Year End Champion Boarding at Versailles includes: All day pasture turnout Two regulation size dressage courts Security gated entry & more! Owners live on premises Julie Berry Dressage located at: Versailles Riding Stables 17190-1 Grant Road Cypress, Texas 77429 281-381-3293 VersaillesRidingStables.com 281-814-5449 www.JulieBerryDressage.com [email protected] Boarding • Training • Lessons • Sales CLINICS AND EVENTS May 2012 12-15 Jeff Ashton Moore Clinic Willis, TX Contact Virginia Ellis at 7136940694 www.equestrianventures.com 19-20 Shannon Dueck Clinic Cypress, TX Only 9 rides a day are available so sign up now because rides will fill up quickly. Rides are $275 per ride and Auditing is $20 a day. For more info go to www.isabellafarms.com S.Dueck info June 2012 28-29 USDF "L" Education Program Session E-Final Exam Katy TX Hosted by the Houston Dressage Society Contact: Kathleen Jones [email protected] July 2012 FEI “I” 4* Judge and Lifetime Trainer Lilo Fore Signed for USDF Adult Clinic Series Lexington, KY (March 30, 2011) - The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) announced the signing of FEI "I" 4* judge and popular trainer Lilo Fore as the clinician for the USDF Adult Clinic Series. This series will consist of nine clinics over the next two years beginning in the fall of 2011 in Regions 4 and 8. Lilo Fore is an FEI "I" Judge and began her judging career in 1974. In addition to judging, she owns a successful dressage training facility located in Santa Rosa, CA, and helped to develop the USDF Instructor Certification Program. Lilo's students have gone on to become successful professionals and horses bred by her have earned Grand Champion and Champion awards in breed shows in both the US and Canada. Throughout her career, Lilo has remained involved in many educational projects including hosting clinics all over the US and South America. "Lilo has been so involved with our Instructor Certification program and is so well-respected and liked as an instructor and trainer, she was a perfect fit for the adult clinic series," stated USDF Director of Marketing Linda Schultz. Lilo was a featured presenter at the 2010 Adequan/USDF National Symposium and is the ‘voice of instruction' on the newest edition of USDF's On the Levels video, soon to be released. "Her involvement in the clinics series completes the package. Lilo will share her knowledge with instructors, judges, amateurs and the sport horse community," stated Kathie Robertson, USDF Education Program Senior Coordinator. For more information about the USDF Adult Clinic Series, or to find specific dates and locations for the series (available after May 1, 2011), visit the www.usdf.org or contact the [email protected]. Elysium Farm Fund for U.S. Breeder Excellence The Elysium Farm Fund for U.S. Breeder Excellence was established at The Dressage Foundation in 2011 to help support breeding programs in the United States. The Fund provides financial assistance to breeders to pursue educational opportunities related to breeding that will advance their careers, promote sound breeding practices and further enhance the quality of U.S.-bred dressage horses. Specifically, the Elysium Farm Fund for U.S. Breeder Excellence at The Dressage Foundation supports attendance at educational programs related to breeding, such as a USDF Sport Horse Seminar, the American Hanoverian Society Breed Orientation Course, the Hannoveraner Verband’s Breed Orientation Course, or similar educational program. No preference is given to programs focusing on a particular breed. Preference is given to USDF members. The maximum amount to be awarded will be $1,000 per year for programs held in the U.S. and up to $5,000 per year for programs held overseas. The amount awarded will depend on the financial plan provided as part of the application. It is required that complete application packets arrive in The Dressage Foundation's office on or before May 1 of each year. Grant announcements will be made by August 1st. To read the full brochure, click HERE CEDARWINDFARM/DDS June 14 to 17, 2012 DRESSAGE & CT CAMP With Bess Bruton and Pat Kessler (Tai Chi), Peggy Gaboury, Evie Tumlin & Alan Fox Notice:OpeningDate:Immediately Please take a moment and fill out this form completely. It makes our job so much easier. Campers Name: __________________________________________ Age: _________ (“about” is fine) Mail Address: _____________________________________________________Zip_______________ Email address: ______________________________________________________________________ All contact numbers: h:_______________________w:________________________c:_______________________ Emergency contact name and number:______________________________________________________________ Horses Name: (Very Important) _________________________Nick name____________________ Horse’s description: (Please also list any stable vices or special needs): Breed: _________Color:___________ Age: _______ M/G: _____ ___Height: ____________ Vices? _______________ Your Riding Level: _____________Your horses level: _____________ [This year Alan Fox will be giving an open jumping clinic ‐ stadium and Cross Country, both Sat and Sun. Day rate for the Fox clinic alone is $150/day or $275 for both. Active Pony Club members: $125/day or $225/both days.] For campers we can work you into the Alan Fox clinic also for an extra $50. Call Evie for more information on this Contact Evie if you need to lease a horse for our camp. $150 includes tack, feed & board. You must care for it though or you can enlist the Pony Club to help. In order to place you and your horse on the appropriate team, please tell us a little about your horse’s and your riding backgrounds. (Please use the back if you need more room) _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ What are your goals for this camp? ____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Size/description of your horse trailer! ___________________________________________________________________ Dorm Information Dorm Room? Yes No Nights: Wed Th Fr Sat ? With/without linens? ______ With/Without Roommate? ______ (We find or Who?) ______________________ Camp Fees for 2012 Camp: $725, Board: $20/night, Camper Trailer on Site: $30/night Dorms fees: approx. $15/$25 Deposit is $200. Partially refundable if your spot is filled. Nonrefundable after May 20. You must be a member of Delta Dressage. If you are not currently a member you can send application and $40 and enjoy the membership through the whole year. (Make separate check to Delta Dressage) AUDITORS Participating: Enjoy all camp activities, lectures, lunge lessons on school horses, demonstrations, Friday evening cookout with lecture. Auditors please tell us about your riding background & experience. (Use back if need) Fee: $25 /day, Ole Miss Dorm rooms are available to auditors. Name:_____________________________ Address:____________________________ Phone:___________________ email:___________________________ Dorm: (Fill in section above) Days auditing: Th Fr Sat Sun Silent Auditors: This is a $10 fee for folks wanting to come for one lecture or to watch lessons for a while. The friends, the curious, the passers‐by. You are welcome. Please check in at the office upon arrival. Mail to: Bess Bruton, P.O. Box 10, Lovelady, TX 75851 Questions: [email protected] Cell: 662 832‐1909 Or [email protected] 936‐544‐0300 SCHOOLING SHOWS – REGION 9 May 2012 12 Hearthstone Stables HDS Recog Houston, TX TBA Show Manager-Rebekah Wesatzke, 281-3981665, [email protected] Show Secretary: Jerry Lyons, 713-5160211,[email protected] 13 Solstice Farms HDS Recog Houston. TX Donna Meyer Show Mgr-Marie Morgan, 713-4339817,[email protected] Show Sec: Susan Peacock,[email protected] 19 Sienna Stables HDS Recog Missouri City, TX Pam Grace More Info:www.siennastables.com Contact: Cal Eller [email protected] 20 Sienna Stables HDS Recog Missouri City, TX Diane Rochau More Info:www.siennastables.com Contact: Cal [email protected] 20 New Horizon Stabes HDS Recog 25498 Kim Thompson Hoblitt Macedonia Rd Hockley, TX Contact: L ynette [email protected] 832-766-8400 June 2012 3 All Heart Horse Farm HDS Recog Manvel, TX Diane Rochau Contact: Heidi Zeimer 281-489-4496 or 713515-1261 email:[email protected] Prize List Entry Form 3 Freestyle Farm HDS Recog Fulshear, TX Pam Grace Christy Raisbeck 281-5330141,[email protected] http://www.freestylefarm.com 24 Snowdonia Farms HDS Recog Tomball, TX Leslie Cummings Show Mgr- Jayne Lloyd, 281-351-5955, [email protected] HDS Recog College Station, TX Leslie Cummings Contact: Ginni at [email protected] HDS Recog Fulshear, TX Susan Saylor Christy Raisbeck 281-5330141,[email protected] http://www.freestylefarm.com HDS Recog College Station, TX Julie Berry Contact: Ginni at [email protected] 15 Sienna Stables HDS Recog Missouri City, TX Donna Meyer More Info:www.siennastables.com Contact: Cal Eller [email protected] 16 Sienna Stables HDS Recog Missouri City, TX Diane Rochau More Info:www.siennastables.com Contact: Cal [email protected] 23 All Heart Horse Farm HDS Recog Manvel, TX Leslie Cummings Contact: Heidi Zeimer 281-489-4496 or 713515-1261 email:[email protected] Prize List Entry Form 23 Snowdonia Farms HDS Recog TBA Show Mgr- Jayne Lloyd, 281-351-5955, [email protected] 30 New Horizon Stabes HDS Recog 25498 Susan Saylor Macedonia Rd Hockley, TX Contact:Lynette [email protected] 832-766-8400 14 BACH/Topsider Farms HDS Recog College Station, TX Grace Harris Contact: Ginni at [email protected] 14 Snowdonia Farms HDS Recog Tomball, TX Leslie Cummings Show Mgr- Jayne Lloyd, 281-351-5955, [email protected] 27 Hearthstone Stables HDS Recog Houston, TX Donna Meyer Show Manager-Rebekah Wesatzke, 281-3981665, [email protected] Show Secretary: Jerry Lyons, 713-516-0211,[email protected] July 2012 14 BACH/Topsider Farms August 2012 5 Freestyle Farm Sept 2012 9 BACH/Topsider Farms Oct 2012 RECOGNIZED SHOWS- Region 9 May 2012 4-6 Dressage at the Palace I & II San Antonio, TX 12- Dallas Dressage Club Spring Shows I & II 13 Irving, TX 27- Great Southwest Equestrian Center Diamond 28 Classic I & II Katy, TX Dallas Dressage club June 2012 2-3 Fort Worth Dressage Club Spring Fling I and II Las Colinas, Fort Worh, TX 9- Summer Shows I & II (2 shows) Level 3 10 Competition Recognized by USEF, USDF, SWDC and HDS Open: Apr 9 Close: May 11 Contact www.showsecretary.com Great SW Judges: Jan Curtis “S”, CA Show Secretary Susan Peacock Equestrian Christine Hastings “S”, CA Creeky www.showsecretary.com Prize List Center, Katy, TX Routson “S”, CA Entry Form July 2012 21- Windy Knoll Farm Summer Show I & II 22 Magnolia, TX Judges: TBD Contact: Fran Dearing www.windyknolldressage.com 28- Lemonade Daze Shows I & II 29 Dallas, TX Judges: TBD Dallas Dressage Club September 2012 1-2 Laborius Day I & II ( 2 Shows) Level 2 Competition Recognized by USEF, USDF, SWDC and HDS Open: Jul 12 Close: Aug 10 Great SW Judges: Joan Darnell “S”, TX Sue Show Secretary Susan Peacock Equestrian Malone Casey “S”, TX www.showsecretary.com Prize List Center, Katy, TX Entry Form 8-9 Alamo Dressage Association Fall Dressage I & II San Antonio, TX Alamo Dressage Association 15- Dallas Dressage Club Yellow Rose Festival I & II 16 Irving, TX Dallas Dressage Club 29- Dressage at the Palace III & IV 30 San Antonio, TX October 2012 6-7 Great Southwest Equestrian Classic I & II Katy, TX GSWEC November 2012 1-4 Great American/USDF Region 9 & Southwest Dressage Championships & HDS Autumn Classic ( 1 Show) Level 4 Competition Recognized by USEF, USDF, SWDC and HDS Open: Sept Great SW Judges: Janet Foy “S”, CO 8 Close: Equestrian Lorraine McDonald “S”, Canada Oct 8 Center, Katy, TX Bill Solyntjes “S”, MN Sue Mandas, “S”, OH Mike Osinski, “S”, WA TBA Show Secretary Susan Peacock www.showsecretary.com Prize List Entry Form Para-Equestrians Prepare for the Houston Dressage Society Spring Classic I & II CPEDI1* Katy, TX - In two months United States Para-Equestrians will be vying for a spot on the United States Paralympic Equestrian Team heading to the London Games. With the United States Team qualified, Para-Equestrians have traveled to Houston, Texas for their last opportunity in the United States to qualify as an individual. The Houston Dressage Society (HDS) is pleased to host the Spring Classic I & II CPEDI3* sponsored by The COR Group at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center. Running concurrently with the CPEDI3* will be the CDI3*and CDI1* sponsored by North Texas Equestrian Center and $10,000 HDS Dressage Derby. Fifteen Para-Dressage horses and rider combinations will compete over three days including riders from the United States and Canada. On Thursday, April 26, 2012, Para-Equestrian horses and riders will present their mounts for the exciting FEI Jog. On Friday, April 27, 2012, Para-Dressage competition will kick-off with the Team Test, followed by Saturday's Individual Test, and finishing with the musical Freestyle Competition and awards ceremony. Although many of the equestrian athletes have already earned their qualifying score for the 2012 USEF Paralympic Selection Trials, this will be one last opportunity to compete under international ground jury Kathy Amos Jacob (FRA), David Schmutz (USA), Kristi Wysocki (USA), and Carlos Lopes (POR). Lopes has been selected as part of the judging panel for the 2012 London Paralympics making this competition even more interesting. Read More…. HORSES For Sale: 9 year old Trakehner mare, 16 1, schooling first and second level. Started Jumping . Trail riding. Quiet, willing excellent manners. $12,000. More 13 Apr 12 info athttp://www.warmbloods-for-sale.com/HorseDetail.asp?HorseID=31646&UserID=12741Karen, at [email protected] For Sale: Arab cross gelding 15, 15 hands, sound , healthy. Looking for trail riding home . Can jump, first level dressage and trail. More info 13 Apr 12 athttp://www.dreamhorse.com/show_horse.php?form_horse_id=1773313 $1,500. Karen, at [email protected] For Sale: Ready for your next dressage partner? We need to make room for 2012 foals! Have exceptionally well-bred Hanoverian horses for sale. Two 4 yr olds currently in professional training, two 3 year olds ready to start, two yearlings and several foals coming in 2012! All Walkabout Station horses come with 2/28/12 lifetime USEF #’s, UTD on all vaccines, de-worming, routine farrier, easy to load in trailer and super personalities. Please come see some of the friendliest horses in Texas! Photos and more information on website: www.walkaboutstation.com, [email protected] call 936-344-9194 PERFECT DRESSAGE PONY FOR SALE-CAPPUCCINO: Talented and versatile 13.1 hand dun-paint pony. Shown through First Level, champion at Training Level. First Level scores consistently in the 60’s, Training Level scores in the high 60’s and low 70’s (multiple high point champion at schooling & rated 2/18/12 shows); Jumps 2’3” courses with ease; Excellent Eventing/Pony Club prospect; Easy keeper, no vices (but he is a pony!) $6,000 (negotiable to excellent home) Photos and DVD available for serious inquiries. Contact info: Marlena : 210-643-8656 or [email protected] For Sale: 7 yr. old Quarterhorse mare, Daisy, 15.2 hds, chestnut with small blaze, beautiful eye, cute mover, schooling training level, very willing, comfortable 2/18/12 trot, excellent lateral movements, goes dressage or western, ridden in a mild snaffle, excellent bloodlines, $2800, email for pics, [email protected] Horse Retirement: Magnolia area. Quiet, private barn offers pasture and full board on 22 acres of well maintained pastures. Gated access with 24 hr personnel, horses are handled and checked daily. Premium Purina feeds and generous amounts of grass and hay always available. No additional costs for 1/14/12 blanketing, supplements, medication, etc. if provided by owner. For more information, contact Elizabeth Birkinshaw 281-789-7022. For Lease: Handsome Ransom Ransom is a beautiful 13 year old Thoroughbred chestnut gelding that stands at 16.2 hands tall. He is the 2009 Jr. Training Level Champion and 2010 Jr. First Level Champion at schooling shows. He has shown through First level and is currently showing First Level Freestlye and schooling second level. He has scored well into the high 60 percent with 7’s on gaits and 8’s on his medium walk. Ransom is completely bomb proof, is well 10/10/11 mannered on the ground, and is kid and family friendly. He is currently stabled at Sandra Adair’s Willow Fork Ranch 3625 Greenbusch Road Katy, Texas 77494. Contact info: Michelle Majewski 713-444-6041 or [email protected] For Sale: Nombrado. Four year old bay PRE gelding. Will mature 16 hands. Really nice type with pure, straight movement and a lot of quality. Incredibly sweet and friendly. Very easy to handle. 90 days under saddle, walk-trot-canter on the bit. Will be a super dressage prospect to take through the 9/25/11 levels. Sensitive and forward going. Visit WWW.LYNDONRIFEDRESSAGE.COM for more information or call 281-221-0544. For Sale: Modico. Five year old PRE gelding. Rose grey, 15.2+. Very pretty baroque type with pure, straight movement for competitive dressage. He is 90 days under saddle and is reliable walk-trot-canter on the bit. Very sweet and easy to handle. Will make a great partner for an amateur or junior. His late start 9/25/11 is reflected in his price. View photos and more information at WWW.LYNDONRIFEDRESSAGE.COM, or call 281-221-0544 for more information. 1/2 lease available in the Tomball area. A very patient and talented Hanoverian school master trained to 4th level. For more information please contact: Ann 9/13/11 Edwards 713-823-4826. For lease, or half-lease at Versailles Riding Stables in Cypress. 20 year old seasoned horse show veteran, LM Ovation. Ovation is an Arabian who has shown all over the United States and Canada at the Arabian Shows. He has been U.S. and Canadian National Champion several times in Dressage and other disciplines as well. Our own Fran Dearing pinned him one year as Canadian National Champion. He has also competed here with much success in Open Dressage Shows, in Region 9. In years past Julie Berry was very successful and consistent, scoring in the mid to upper 60's, with him. Ovation was 8/10/11 HDS year end Open Champion and Reserve in both 2nd and 3rd Levels. He is still sound, and very safe to ride and learn on! He took a novice rider to her first schooling show this weekend at Freestye Farm. For informaton on leasing Ovation, please contact Julie Berry at 281-814-5449. View our websites, which have pictures of him:www.JulieBerryDressage.com or www.VersaillesRidingStables.com TACK & EQUIPMENT, Etc. Small Manure Spreader - $450 Great condition, a bargain at $450. Newer Spreader ® brand, Original Model #100, is $839 + $99 UPS Shipping, new. For more info look at www.newerspeader.com Model 100 Specifications: Lightweight, mill-finish aluminum, 1/8" thick. Balanced, fully or partially loaded. Smooth 3/26/12 and quiet discharge of the manure and bedding. Empties the load in about 200 feet. Holds 8 cubic feet of material, approximately 3 - 5 stalls. Length - 6 ft. Long - 4 ft. wide - 2 feet high Weight - approx. 110 lbs. contact Virginia Neal Ellis 713-694-0694 Brand New Cavallo Piaffe Dress Boots. Never been worn, lovely dressage boots w/full zipper. Approx. size is 9.5 shoe size, regular-wide calf, regular-tall height. Numbers on the insides of the boots read 1 6.5 50 40 75 15. Asking $800-retail for over $1300 (reasonable offers welcome). Buyer top pay expires shipping charges, but will gladly take the boots back if they do not fit (provided that they were only worn to check the fit, no riding!). I also have friends in 5/22/12 Houston that travel back and forth often and may be able to just hand carry them to you. Any questions contact Jennifer Grossi 316-708-0060 or [email protected]. For Sale: Excellent Condition, used Albion dressage saddle. Legend K2, 17.5", medium wide tree. 7 Day trial available. $1,700. Photos available. Call Jaye 832-729-2595 1/20/12 For Sale: Wintec all purpose saddle. Black, 17.5" Excellent condition. Used less than a dozen times and stored in climate controlled tack room. Includes leathers, irons, girth and shaped synthetic fleece pad. Does not include CAIR system or flexiblocks. currently has medium gullet, but I may have a wide if 1/8/12 buyer needs. $390. Contact Cyndi at [email protected] or call 281-787-3526. Can email photos. Located in Alvin. For Sale: NEW Eurofit Shadbelly- Ladies-Navy- Size 14L (Fits like a 12) 55% polyester/45% Wool- Never worn-$250, Contact: Jeanette Snow at [email protected] TRAINING/INSTRUCTION Lessons and training from beginner through FEI levels. Andrea Seaman, USDF Silver Medalist and BHSII, teaching out of Sonesta Farms in Cypress. Lesson horses available. Visit www.sonestafarms.com for more info or phone 281-373-0125 3/25/11 TRAILERS S/TRUCKS 2009 BrenderUp Baron L Tc 2 horse trailer in EXCELLENT condition. derUp trailer. This s is a beautiful like e-new trailer at several thousand do ollars less than th e new price. This is Brenderup's la argest Well maintained beautiful Brend trailer. We bou ught it new from the dealer and hav ve used it several times. These ligh htweight trailers arre fantastic for use e with smaller veh hicles because of their inertia braking g system. Wonderrful trailer; always pulled with an SU UV or small truck and a never had a p problem. Title in h hand. Pictures availa able on request. Contact: C Sandy Lo ocke at 281 367 7544 7 10/29/11 2010 EquiSpiirit Gooseneck Trailer: T XXL packa age (7'8" ht, 8' wh heel-base), upgrad ded axles, torsion suspension, XL ttires. Pics on youtube http:///www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dult_ _zn8IhI Pics also on o equispirit.com (bottom of page h has used trailer lin nk). Other specs 2 horse straight loa ad, ramp, roof a/cc & heat, weekend der L.Q. (no generrator), 16' length (hauls ( similar to a bumper pull re. ssize), 10' horse bo ox length, galvanizzed frame (non 9/25/11 corrosive like Brenderups frame e), Aluminum Skin n, Stock trailer sid des, 2 escape doo ors, auto latch hitcch. 22,500.oo Calll or text for more info. Scott 281-889-9758 or email Arnolld.Dressage@Gm mail.com If you are loo oking for a new or o used trailer, please visit Gulf Coast C 4 Star, loca ated in Conroe Te exas. Gulf Coastt 4 Star is the offficial trailer spon nsor for The Hous ston Dressage So ociety. Location in Texas: I45 at Willis. W FACILITIE ES/PROPERT TIES For Sale: Unique horse properrty in Manvel, 5min ns south of Pearla and. Great access s to medical-cente er and downtown. Architect-designe ed 4-stalls, 20' concrete aisle, tackroom m/office, wash sta all. Spacious, mod dern 2-bed apartm ment above barn with w 16' cathedral ceilings, exposed d-beams, huge win ndows, large porcches, Expires very modern. 30x18 hay/utility shed. s 30x18 run-in shed. Full size dressage d arena, built b to USDF "Un derfoot" guideline es. >7 acres fence ed and cross-fenced. 1/1/12 Good pasture e with excellent tre ee coverage. Dead d end street of upscale horse prope erties. Suitable forr trainer or couple e wanting to live w with their horses. L Low taxes, currenttly ag-exempt. $35 50k. Email [email protected]. 5819 Tamm my Drive, Manvel, TX 77578 BOARDIN NG/TRAINING G Sonesta Farm ms, Cypress, TX - Boarding, lessons, training. Just 1 mile off Hwy 290 2 in quiet eque estrian neighborho ood. All adult faciliity. 15 acres of all day or all night turnout in large paddoc cks. Individual turn nout also available. HUGE 18 x 16 stalls, insulated b barns, hot water w wash rack, 3 lighte ed arenas (one 65 5' round covered d), lounge with full bath/shower/kitc chen/satellite TV. Owners O and long time farm help livve on premises. D Dressage training & instruction availlable 10/2/11 from BHSII an nd USDF Silver Medalist, Andrea Seaman. Lesson and a lease horses available. a www.so onestafarms.com or emailrebecca@ @sonestafarms.co om or phone 281-37 73-0125. Hearthstone Riding Stables has h a few opening gs for boarding and training. We are e located in west H Houston at highw way 6 and interstatte 10, close into town. There are 2 dressage arenas , daily tunout in paddocks, hiigh quality feed an nd care, and miless of trails. Call Re ebekah Wesatzke for more details a and information att 281-398-1665. 2/10/12 Mothe er’s Day Bene efit for Familyt F time Crrisis and Coun nseling Centerr The newss recently has s been full of stories aboutt domestic vio olence and ab buse. The goo od news is th hat there's something we can c all do abo out it! Our Mother's Day Sho ow on May 13 3 is a benefitt for "Familytime Crisis an nd Counseling g Center". We e donate all proceeds to the t shelter an nd also host a silent auction to suppleme ent the total. If you can n't make it to the show, ple ease conside er making a donation to the e silent auctio on. Stop by tto watch and bid. We have ea special qu uadrille exhibition around noon n plus ourr infamous "m mother ride", ccomplete with h wine coolerrs and yellow roses! We also accept checks made out to "Familyttime". Thank yo ou so much in n advance for your conside eration. Marie Mo organ Solstice F Farms http://so olstice-farms..com Have e an Arrticle Id dea for the t Nextt Editio on of “C Collective Rem marks”? ? We’d love to publiish the storie es that are important i to you u! Please se end stories,, ideas and d links to Glenn, other articles to Susann susann nglenn@sbc cglobal.net, on or before e the 15th of each month. If you y have pic ctures from shows or clinics,, please incllude those as a well. We want this newsle etter to reflect the amaz zing organiza ation that is the H Houston Dre essage Socie ety.