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1 H the st. louis area dressage society newsletter OOFPRINTS July 2013 No letter this month. President Ann Gioia Vice President Jessie Fee Secretary Sarah Szachnieski Treasurer TBD Hoofprints Editor TBD Graphic Designer Lucinda Moore Contributing Photographer Jesse Franks For article submissions: Lucinda Moore SLADS is a USDF Group Member Organization (GMO) and SLADS members are automatically USDF Group Members (GMs). For USDF Participating Membership, members must apply directly to USDF. Ann Gioia SLADS President If you would like to support Hoofprints: Price per issue: Full page $30, Half page $18, Quarter page $10, Business card $5 Ad Artwork Submissions: Send JPG, PDF, TIFF or EPS fi les to lucinda@demandmoore.com. Ad payments: mail to SLADS c/o Debbie Price, 2110 Meadow Oaks Drive, Innsbrook, MO 63390

2 SLADS Membership Meeting Wednesday July 10, 2013 Meeting called to order at 6:45 pm Attendees Emily Layeski, Kathy Yamaguchi, Dawn white, Leslie Burkett, Dianne Upchurch and Ann Gioia Notes Special Election ballot will be ed to members to elect a treasurer to fi ll the remaining term. President and Treasurer will be open for election during the Annual Banquet and General Election in January. This election will not count as part of the 2-year term. Ann reported that she renewed our Fox Village license. Discussion regarding a transition plan for treasurer responsibility. Pat McNamara requested SLADS consider adding another recognized show in March to give members another opportunity to achieve scores for championships or other awards. She suggested use of the 2 indoor rings and only 2 judges. That would limit entries to 36 rides per ring per day and suffi ciently cover our 100 stall minimum requirement with the NEC. Ann will contact the NEC regarding date availability and USDF/USEF to see what would be required to add a show for The recognized show committee will meet Monday, July 15. Leslie Burkett reported for the education committee that the schooling show judges are Alice Kuhn, July; Joyce Hardsty in August and she has agreed to stay Sunday for a Fix-A-Test. Claudine Misner will do the same in September. A request to support a Region 4 young rider team member, Krista Spencer, was discussed both via and at the meeting. It was agreed that SLADS would provide monetary support and request Krista speak at the annual banquet about her experience at nationals. Results of the SLADS Summer Festival survey were discussed. Ann will work with the NEC to address issues at the facility. The prize list is still under review with the USEF so changes will be made to remove the additional $10 fee for mail-in entries and clarify the additional fees for online entry. Dawn will contact Libby Abbott to see what service she will use for October and the online fees associated. A request to change the meeting time to 7:00 was discussed as well as how to get more member participation. It was agreed that Dianne Upchurch would investigate restaurant locations in Chesterfi eld Valley that would have a room or quiet area for people to hold the meetings which would remain at 6:30 p.m. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Dawn White for Sarah Szachnieski 2 Hoofprints July 2013

3 SLADS Summer Festival I & II Combined Show Championships Congratulations to our Champions and Reserve Champions from the SLADS Summer Festival. If you did not get your ribbon at the show, they will be mailed to you shortly. Great riding and we hope to see you at the October Region 4 Championships. Good luck. Rider Horse Average Score Training Level Champion Jonni Adams-Allen FWF Princess Jazmine 71.92% Training Level Reserve Champion Marketa Matthews FHF Venus 69.39% First Level Champion Paige Schlicksup Champions Devito 73.05% First Level Reserve Champion Emily McIntosh Wolfgang Adelmo 69.32% Second Level Champion Paige Schlicksup Champions Devito 65.95% Second Level Reserve Champion Brianna Zwilling Galiano 65.83% Third Level Champion Martin Kuhn Rubinstar 69.58% Third Level Reserve Champion Brianna Zwilling Simply The Best 65.43% Fourth Level Champion Patricia Fannin Roxy Royale 65.27% Fourth Level Reserve Champion Martin Kuhn Rubinstar 65.21% FEI Champion Clare Krska Romincka 69.64% FEI Reserve Champion Jonni Adams-Allen FWF Baron Von Caprioli 66.25% SLADS Scholarship Recipient Update My name is Emily Layeski and I was the recipient of the 2013 SLADS Jr/YR $1000 Scholarship. This scholarship has enabled me to participate in additional dressage lessons that otherwise would not have been fi nancially possible. Since gaining the scholarship, I have been able to take more lessons with my local trainer (Brianna Zwilling), and participate in a few clinics with Angela Jackson and Alison Larson. All three instructors have helped me with various elements of 3rd Level, and each instructor has taught me something different. From each lesson that I took, I felt that I was getting parts of a whole and then as the 3rd Level elements got easier, my horse and I began to piece them together until they became habit. As a result, I feel like my dressage education is becoming more well-rounded, and I look forward to my fi rst show of the season. I think the most exciting moment for me (so far!) was when my horse and I rode in the double bridle for the fi rst time (I felt like a little kid being trusted to chew gum for the fi rst time. I m a big kid now!). My goal this year is to earn my bronze medal and hopefully qualify for Regional Championships in the fall. I have been able to learn so much in such a short amount of time, and I am so incredibly thankful to SLADS for providing me with such a wonderful opportunity! 3 Hoofprints July 2013

4 Two ways to become a SLADS sponsor: Support the St. Louis Area Dressage Society and enjoy the benefi ts of being a sponsor! There are several types of sponsorships available for We ve broken them in to two categories: SLADS Show Sponsors and SLADS Club Sponsors. What s the difference? SLADS Show Sponsorships are geared towards individuals and businesses that want to a presence at our shows. SLADS Club Sponsors enjoy the benefi ts of advertisements in our newsletter, website, and show programs. For more information, contact Colleen Rull at or at fafeetza@hotmail.com. Option 1, SLADS Show Sponsor: SLADS schooling and rated shows are held at the National Equestrian Center (NEC) in Lake St. Louis, MO. If you are interested in becoming a Show Sponsor, please complete the form below. For questions please call Colleen Rull at or fafeetza@hotmail.com Rated Shows: 5/31-6/1 Summer Festival I 6/2 Summer Festival II 10/11-13 Region 4 Championships 2013 Schooling Shows: 4/20, 7/27, 8/10, & 9/21 Schooling show dates are tentative! $1000 Show Sponsor Company name and logo on all printed rated and schooling show material, as a show sponsor A banner will be placed on the show grounds for all competitors to see during rated shows Full page advertisement in rated show programs Premeire coverage on SLADS website for 2013 with coverage and link to your website 1 premier vendor spot at all rated shows VIP table (seats 6) for competitors party at rated shows (including Regional Championships) 2 VIP parking spots at rated shows Continued sponsorship announcement during rated shows Promotional materials you provide may be placed in all competitor packets Listed as a sponsor in all show programs and SLADS website $500 Competitors Party Sponsor The competitors party is held Saturday evening of the June and October rated shows during FEI level classes. Dinner is catered for approximately 150 people, and you will have a display table for your company at the dinner. 1 premier vendor spot at all rated shows VIP table (seats 6) for competitors party at rated shows 1 VIP parking spot at rated shows Continued sponsorship announcement during rated shows Promotional materials you provide may be placed in all competitor packets Listed as a sponsor in all show programs and SLADS website $300 High Score Cash Prize (2 available Open, AA, & JR) $100 will be awarded to the top 3 SLADS members in any level of your choice (example: First level Open, AA, & JR highest scores) Continued sponsorship announcement during rated shows Cash Prize sponsors information will be included in competitors packets Winners announced during show of your choice (rated or schooling show) Listed as a sponsor in show program and SLADS website $100 C X Sponsor Business card ad and listing as a sponsor in all show programs 1 day vendor spot available Listed as sponsor on SLADS website

5 Option 2, SLADS Club Sponsor: Platinum Club Sponsor-$500 Donation Prominent advertising on the SLADS Website with link to your website One full page ad in SLADS newsletter of your choice (you pick the month) Business card size advertisement in all other newsletters for 2013 One full page ad in June and October show programs Provide a banner and we will display it at all SLADS shows this year (rated and schooling) Your name displayed at all SLADS educational events Ring side table reserved at Regional Championships main indoor arena Gold Club Sponsor-$250 Donation Prominent advertising on the SLADS Website with link to your website Half page ad in SLADS newsletter of your choice (you pick the month) 4 business card size advertisements in all other newsletters for 2013 Half page ad in June and October show programs Proved a banner and we will display it at all SLADS shows this year (rated and schooling) Your name displayed at all SLADS educational events Silver Club Sponsor-$150 Donation Advertisement on the SLADS Website with link to your website 2 business card size advertisements in 2 issues of SLADS newsletter Business card size advertisement in June and October show programs Your name displayed at all SLADS educational events Bronze Club Sponsor-$75 Donation Advertising on the SLADS Website with link to your website Business card size advertisement in June and October show program Your name displayed at all SLADS educational events Friend of SLADS-One time donation (amount of your choice) As a friend of SLADS you will receive acknowledgment on your website and 1 business card size advertisement in a 2013 SLADS newsletter of your choice. Please fi ll out information below and mail with your payment. The sponsorship committee is open to suggestions if you d like to custom make your sponsorship at any level. Thank you. Name: Company Name: Address: Please state Show or Club Sponsor: Sponsorship Level: City: Amount Enclosed: State, Zip: Telephone: Please mail your check made payable to SLADS to: Colleen Rull 33 Rockwood Forest Valley Wildwood, MO advertisements to fafeetza@hotmail.com.

6 Mark Your Calendars! Upcoming Shows July 27 (tentative*) - SLADS Schooling Show III Aug 10 (tentative*) - SLADS Schooling Show IV Aug 11 Fix A Test Aug Centerline Dressage Classic I & II - Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfi eld, IL - SLADS-Recognized Shows Sept. 8 - Mid-America SportHorse Association (MASA) is hosting a Spy Coast Farm Young Horse Show see SLADS website for details. Or go to bonner-springs-ks.html. Sept 21 (tentative*) - SLADS Schooling Show V Sept 21 - Al Khamsa - Dawson, IL - SLADS- Recognized Show Sept 22 - Fix A Test Oct GREAT AMERICAN/USDF REGION 4 CHAMPIONSHIPS/SLADS FALL CLASSIC Judges: Trenna Atkins (S), Hilda Gurney (S), Melonie Kessler (S), William Woods (R), Eleanor Stine-Masek (S). TDs: Elizabeth Williams (R), Joyce Hardesty (R)Show Manager: Lloyd Landkamer. Show Secretary: Libby Abbott. Asst Show Manager: Ann Gioia. Nov 23 - SLADS Schooling Show VI *NOTE: Due to possible scheduling confl icts at the National Equestrian Center, these dates may change. Upcoming Clinics Aug 3 & 4 - David Marcus Clinic, Royal Oaks Equestrian in Foristell, MO. Contact Pam Davis to audit. 6 Hoofprints July 2013

7 Dressage Show Etiquette, Part 3 GOOD TO KNOW Tips From Dawn White For those new to showing, dressage shows can be quite intimidating. This month is the second of four articles that give some insight and help on what to do when participating in a dressage show. For the entire list, go to IF YOU NEED TO SCRATCH OR WITHDRAW Advise the show offi ce as soon as possible if you are withdrawing from a test. If there is a ring steward at the warm-up ring, they can relay the information to the show offi ce. If you are withdrawing from the competition, you must obtain permission from the show offi ce before you leave the show grounds. IN THE SHOW RING Be familiar with the USDF Dressage Rules. Know your test even if you have a reader. Instruct your reader to read each movement only once and not to speak to you under any other circumstance; it could result in your elimination. If there is reason to doubt that the rider heard the call, the reader may read a movement twice. Do not engage in conversation with the judge while circling the ring prior to performance. Do not discuss the test with the judge at the ring, either before the bell or after the fi nal salute unless the judge approaches you fi rst. After the signal from the judge (whistle, bell, horn) you must enter at A within the required time period or you will be eliminated. Be sure you know whether your judge has a bell, whistle or horn. If you go off course, get direction from the judge, not your reader. In times of distress, the rider must ask and receive permission from the judge before leaving the ring or dismounting. After the fi nal salute, it is not necessary to ride to C before leaving the ring. You may ride one horse s length forward, turn either direction and leave the ring in the manner specifi ed in your test. Do not speak to the reader or your friends until you have exited the ring. If there is a scratch of another horse, you do not have to ride ahead of your time. If you choose to ride ahead of your time, your arrival at the ring informs the judge that you are ready to begin. Do not expect additional warm-up time around the perimeter of the ring. If you are scheduled to ride immediately following a break, you must wait until the judge is in place before you enter the show ring area. Dressage competitions are scheduled to the minute and usually run on time. Check for the offi cial show time at the show offi ce and adjust your watch if necessary. It is your responsibility to present yourself at the in-gate on time. Arriving late for your scheduled ride will result in elimination. On occasion the competition may get behind schedule. While it can get behind, it can also get back on schedule surprisingly quickly. Be particularly observant when a competition gets off schedule. Know when you ride in your class, keep track of scratches and plan your warm-up accordingly. 7 Hoofprints July 2013

8 The Thoughtful Rider By Hector Carmona Positive Training: Creating the spark and enthusiasm from within your horse. Many times in retraining a horse ultimately it is the ingredient of enthusiasm that is missing and the only way to attain it is with forward riding. Get away from the exercises you are performing and get back to them once you have attained the spark. Then the exercises will have the true purpose of development. During the stage of forward riding reduce the length of the ride to roughly the minutes with the goal being a little cluck cluck from the voice and to have all the eagerness that is available. In order to do this fi rst we must get the balance so he is not on the forehand. It is not hard to do. The neck needs to be with the poll as the highest point. You need to feel his center of gravity become located more under you and more to the quarters. For this to be successful both the rider and the horse must be awake. Horses will respond; they are good souls. This attitude should be there from the onset; otherwise we only warm-up ineffi ciently without preparing the horse for the possibilities. And so between you and your horse it is building the fi re. Energy: without it what is there? The goal needs to be fi nding where the edge is and going beyond it. Once you know where the edge is then all you need to do is back off a little bit. The horse s mind will guide you. All this needs to be done in short bursts and not sustained ones. Think and act as if you are training him for the thoroughbred races and put dressage on the backburner. Excitement from you and him is the task at hand. Work minutes with the breaks included with no segment lasting more than 5 minutes more or less. Praise him plenty as he begins to awaken up and takes the bit from his quarters. This is done with light seat positioning from the rider and positively no sitting trot. But remember this will not work if he is on the forehand so you must change his center of gravity fi rst before going only more forward. When the spark and enthusiasm is within the horse and you can feel it even before mounting then it s time for the next phase of education in positive training. Your horse will be grateful and happy for the joy you are presenting him. Without joy there is no real dressage and there never will be true beauty. 8 Hoofprints July 2013

9 SHOW PREPARATION By Dawn White Have you ever had that sinking feeling when you get to a show and something is missing? We ve all done it. Not a good way to start your event. Here is a list of items you might fi nd helpful, especially if traveling out of town. Trailer Maintenance Check Tires Check Hook-up Check Electrical Interior/Exterior Lights Brake Lights Turn Signals Check Brakes Check Horse Areas Flooring Bedding Ties Look for sharp areas Check Ramps, doors, Butt Bars Tow Vehicle Check Tires Check Fluids Check Brakes Directions Planned stops Horse Documentation Coggins Health Certifi cate Emergency Information # travelers, dogs, horses Phone Numbers Medical Info for people & animals Trip Info Flash Light Water and Snacks Basic tool box First Aid Kits (Equine & Human) Horse Supplies Grain Hay Supplements Water and Feed Bucket/ pan Bucket Hangers Shavings Fan for stall & bungee or way to attach Extension Cord (UL approved outdoor) Blankets/Sheets/Cooler Extra halter and lead rope Shipping Boots Wraps Bell Boots Tack Room Supplies Saddle Rack Saddle Pads Schooling & Show Saddle Girth Bridle Whip (47 lash to end of handle) Lunge Line and lunge whip Spurs Tack Cleaning kit/rags Grooming Supplies Bathing Supplies Fly Spray Hooks and hangers Test Booklet Braiding Supplies Pulling needle / latch hook Seam ripper or scissors Yarn, bands or waxed thread Large yarn needle Quic braid Clips Comb regular and pulling Individual s Supplies Breeches, Schooling & Show Show Coat Helmet Show shirts Tall Boots Socks Stock tie Stock pin Show gloves Belt Hair Tools clips, spray, nets, elastic Clothes for over show clothes Personal rain gear Rain cover for hat Alarm clock/phone Chair for show area Make Up Hygiene items Deodorant Non-show clothes PJs/robe Under garments (white) Prescription medications Staple Gun Paper Towels Mounting block Muck Bucket & fork Chain and Lock for tack room Water Hose Emergency Info Sign for Stall Tape/twine/scissors Food and Snacks Water and drinks Cooler 9 Hoofprints July 2013

10 SLADS Pilates Class by SLADS member Colleen Rull An exercise in harmony. The USEF defi nition of dressage: The object of Dressage is the harmonious development of the physique and ability of the horse. As a result it makes the horse calm, supple, loose and fl exible but also confi dent, attentive and keen thus achieving perfect understanding with his rider ( rulebook/2012/08-dr.pdf). We are asking our horses to be supple, loose, and fl exible. To become harmonious and achieve this perfect understanding, shouldn t we expect ourselves to become athletes too? Pilates exercises address issues we have as riders such as strengthening our core, learning to regulate our breathing, and increasing fl exibility where we need it to ride. Saturday s Pilates class for SLADS members was eye opening. I quickly learned where my strengths and weaknesses are, as well as my fl exibility and awareness of my body. Pilates instructor, Christina Mudd told participants they could be sore up to three days after the class. I defi nitely feel it in my core, hips, and abs today! I am pleasantly sore in areas that I m not normally sore. Hip sockets and outer thighs. Yea! said SLADS member Kim McIntosh the morning after Pilates. So, what did we work on? Exercises included: the bridge, swan, clam, roll down, roll back with twist, and lots of stretching. Are you thinking to yourself, What are you talking about? I ve never done pilates and have no idea what you are writing about. Don t worry. I felt the same way going into it too. But, Christina does an excellent job of explaining, demonstrating, and watching your technique. In addition, she ed detailed descriptions and pictures of all the exercises to participants to practice until the next class. As an equestrian, Christina was able to relate to the areas of importance to dressage riders. Pilates doesn t have an age limit and I highly recommend this educational event that is FREE and open to all SLADS members and give it two thumbs up! 10 Hoofprints July 2013

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13 St. Louis Area Dressage Society (SLADS) 2013 Membership Form SLADS is a USDF Group Member Organization (GMO) and SLADS members are automatically USDF Group Members (GMs). For USDF Participating Membership, members must apply directly to USDF. Membership Categories: New (please include a short bio for the newsletter) Renewal Membership Type: Individual ($50) Jr/Young Rider ($40) Family ($75 for 2 then $30 for each additional member) General Information Date of Application: Name: This will be the Primary for Family Membership. Address: City/State/Zip: Phone(s): (home) (cell) USDF No: Birth Date: / / * Rider Category: (enter one: Silver/Gold/Platinum/Professional) * 4 Rider Categories: Silver = Ages 21 & Under Gold = Ages 22 to 39 Platinum = Ages 40 & Up Professional Horse(s) Name/Breed: I keep my horse(s) at: Home / Board at I ride as an Eventer: Family Membership Information Two individuals per SLADS Family membership (i.e. primary + 1). Additional names are $30 each. Name USDF No Birth Date Rider Category Family member = members in an immediate family who either live at the same address or have the same legal address Please choose how you would like to receive your SLADS newsletter: Paper/U.S. Mail (Receiving by allows SLADS to use more membership funds for special activities such as clinics, schooling shows, etc.) May we include you in the annual Buzz Book: Yes No Total Enclosed: $ (the Buzz Book is only mailed to SLADS members) Make checks payable to: SLADS Questions: shelleytbru@yahoo.com Website: Mail fees & form to: Shelley Brubaker, Cedar Grove Dr, Foristell, MO All current members of SLADS and their horse(s) listed on this form are eligible for SLADS Year End awards. Additional horses may be added at any time during the competition year, but scores from past shows will not count towards SLADS Year End awards. Scores from any remaining SLADS recognized shows will count towards the SLADS Year End awards. For office use only. Date Received: Check #: Date Sent to Treasurer: Get Involved...WE NEED YOU! Please volunteer to support our shows and to be eligible for SLADS Year End awards.

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