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1 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE AMERICAN VAULTING ASSOCIATION Megan Benjamin on Lanson 16 Photo: Alex Thomas One Star Compulsories by Suzanne Detol - page 4 The Vet Check by Adrienne Stang - page 6 Cross Ties by Alicen Divita - page 8 Compulsories: Timing Problems by Julie Divita and Suzanne Detol - page 9 Kentucky Vaulting Cup by Kerith Lemon - page 20

2 2010 AVA Membership Early Renewal Campaign! Julie Divita Renew via your club or as an individual by January 1, 2010 and receive an exclusive USA Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games vaulting trading pin! All of these membership levels qualify for the early registration bonus: ANNUAL INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS: Under 18 Youth Member ($50) Recreational Youth Associate Member ($15)* ANNUAL INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS: Adults Adult Member ($50) Contributing Member ($100) Benefactor Member ($300) Life Member ($750) American Vaulting Fan ($25 for 5-year membership)* Great level to sign up relatives & friends (nice holiday gift idea) * Members at these levels may not compete in any AVA recognized events. Notes from National Office Individuals: If you were a member in the past couple of years be sure to click the RENEW button and NOT the NEW MEMBER button. If a renewing member registers as a new member, that member will appear in the AVA database twice and have two different AVA numbers. Make sure to renew with exactly the same name spelling as before. If you can t remember your password, please contact the National Office ( and we will send it to you. Clubs: When renewing members, if a vaulter does not appear on your club list but may have been a member with a different club, please contact the National Office. To avoid duplications in the AVA data base, please do NOT add renewals as new members. Please do NOT add your club as a NEW CLUB. This may result in the loss of your historical data. If you cannot remember your club password or have any questions about registrations, contact the National Office. We are here to be of service to you. 2009/2010 AVA Officers and Board of Directors Newly Elected/Re-elected Board Members (Two-Year Terms) Officers Linda Bibbler (VP Competition) Julie Divita (VP Members) Kelley Holly (Exec VP) Jodi Rinard (Treasurer) Darla Ryder (VP Education) Richard VanVranken (VP Development) Regional Supervisors Connie Geisler (Region I) Carolyn Conner (Region II) Penny Maydak (Region III) Noel Martonovich (Region IV) Elizabeth Brigham (Region IX) Board Members Kim Beisecker Megan Benjamin Carol Beutler Craig Coburn Suzanne Detol Priscilla Faulkner Virginia Hawthorne Yossi Martonovich Patti Skipton Robert Weber Continuing Board Members (One Year Remaining) Officers Sheri Benjamin (President) Robin Bowman (General Secretary) Board Members Jessica Ballenger William Brown Merry Cole Sydney Frankel Rick Hawthorne Cambry Kaylor Amy McCune Marianne Rose Jane Egger (Region X) The new members will take office November 7th, Vaulting World 2

3 Table of Contents In the August issue of Vaulting World, at the top of page 12, I published a picture of this tiny tot. Her name is Lucy Roher of Blue Star. Her mother says,, She lives and breathes horses! She has so much fun vaulting! Ed. Membership Renewal Campaign Julie Divita AVA Board of Directors... 2 One Star Compulsories Suzanne Detol... 4 Updates Annual Meeting Penny Maydak... 5 Nationals 2010 Linda Bibbler... 5 The Vet Check Adrienne Stang... 6 Cross Ties Alicen Divita... 8 Compulsories: Got Timing Problems? Julie Divita and Suzanne Detol... 9 Foreign View of Nationals Joanne Eccles.. 10 Hosting Europeans Benefits All Anne Revoullois North American Young Riders Championships/ Results Kerith Lemon Meet Shawn Ricci, 2009 National Silver Men s Champion Meet Tasha Thorner, 2009 National Silver Women s Champion I Longed for Two Star Compulsories Today Jodi Rinard Kentucky Vaulting Cup/Results Kerith Lemon Region II Championships Results AVA Directory Calendar of Vaulting Events If you have any changes or corrections to your mailing address for Vaulting World, are having problems receiving your issues, or wish additional copies please contact the AVA National Office at 8205 Santa Monica Blvd., #1-288, West Hollywood, CA or phone , fax or nationaloffice@ americanvaulting.org. The mailing lists are generated by the National Office where extra copies of Vaulting World are kept. Vaulting World is published by the American Vaulting Association. Mail all submissions for publication to: Vaulting World, Skyline Blvd., Los Gatos, CA or marianne_rose@worldnet.att.net. Deadlines are: November 1 for publication December 2009; January 1, 2010 for publication February; March 10 for publication April, July 1 for publication August; September 1 for publication October. Vaulting World display ad rates (full color) are $15 per column inch, $125 for one third page, $150 for one half page and $250 for full page. Submit information/ check payable to AVA and mail to Vaulting World, Skyline Blvd., Los Gatos, CA No part of this publication may be reproduced either in whole or part without written permission. To join the AVA, visit -->join us. Copyright by American Vaulting Association Printed by Modern Litho Print Co Editor/Production: Marianne Rose , marianne_rose@worldnet.att.net Copy Editing: Sheri Benjamin , Julie Divita , Kate Dalby Vaulting World 3

4 One Star Compulsories Suzanne Detol With the adoption of One Star Compulsories for our beginning level vaulters, a short article is perhaps pertinent. Why did the AVA vote to adopt these compulsories? What are the advantages? Isabelle Parker, coach of Woodside Vaulters, was one of the strongest proponents for the adoption of these compulsories. After working with the One Star Compulsories for a year, I have asked her to give her insight on the benefits of these exercises. One Star Compulsories focus on the fundamentals of the exercises In particular, vaulters work on clicks instead of scissors and flank. This allows them to learn about using the horse and their own core strength before they complicate the movement with turning, piking, etc. Because of this, we should see better scissors and flanks down the road because the One-Star Compulsories will have taught them to do correct swings first. One Star Compulsories are easier on the horse. The flight exercises tend to be harder for the horse when they are done incorrectly. The one star exercises land in the most simple and controlled position One Star Compulsories are competed (in team) internationally. This opens up more opportunities for our vaulters to compete overseas before they are Two Star experts. This will most likely improve our involvement in the sport, especially in team competition and in male competition. The Europeans have seen great improvement/success with retention of athletes. Competing at One Star level gives the athletes the motivation to keep vaulting and competing when the Two Star event seems like a distant prospect. In addition, from working with the One Star Compulsories myself teaching my own vaulters the new exercises, I have found that the vaulters themselves love them. They are just plain fun! Teaching the fundamentals easier on the horse -- and fun? What more can we ask for? Woodside vaulters Katarina Nibbi and Tessa Divita performed One Star compulsories on Giovanni at Nationals. Photos: Primo Ponies Please review the AVA Rulebook description of One Star compulsories: Appendix D, page Also review Rules for Vaulting, page 40-41, 53-54, Note that all references to Copper and Trot within the Rule Book and Guidelines are now One Star. Vaulting World 4

5 Updates AVA Annual Meeting March 4-7, 2010 Portland, Oregon Penny Maydak Registration and more details will be posted soon at See page 2, August 2009 issue of Vaulting World. Newly Confirmed Activities Acro-balance class which will teach vaulters how to use body mechanics to balance each other in double and triple exercises. Cross-training with balance boards and other equipment by Andrea Brown, certified instructor Clinics for individuals and small groups on barrels Coaches Panel back by popular demand an opportunity to discuss with some of our leading coaches how they view and teach vaulting. Open Judges Forum (Friday 1pm -7pm) - this is your opportunity to ask the judges questions. A safety and accident prevention workshop hosted by Kim Deaver Meetings will be held at the Monarch Hotel and Conference Center ( Tourist Information Center Art Museum Watch for more details in future issues of Vaulting World, www. americanvaulting.org and AVA Blasts. Nationals 2010 July 29-August 1 Earl Warren Showgrounds Santa Barbara, California Information (schedule, forms, releases, housing, stabling, amenities, etc.) will be posted on the AVA website by Jan. 1, Entries by will be posted on CompWeb by May 15 Deadline for Entries June 29 Order of Go will be posted online July 10 PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE (entries may warrant changes) Main arena will be generally for freestyles. Secondary arena will be generally for compulsories. Wednesday, JULY 28 Vet Check Coaches Check-in Coaches Meeting Thursday, July 29 Para Nationals (Novice Classes for handicapped/ challenged vaulters) National Festival (Unrecognized classes: Horse - Preliminary Trot, Tiny Tots, Walk Team, California Gold; Barrel - Open, Preliminary, Trot, Tiny Tots, Family Barrel Freestyle, Team Barrel Freestyle, Open Doubles, Trot Doubles, Trot/Canter Doubles, Gambler s Choice. If you have an idea for a fun class that your vaulters would enjoy in the National Festival, please contact Connie Geisler (connie_giesler@hotmail.com) If entries warrant, some USEF/AVA classes will be run in the afternoon Friday, July 30 AVA and USEF Classes Party/Dinner Saturday, July 31 AVA and USEF Classes AVA Board Meeting Sunday, August 1 USEF Classes The AVA and USEF Classes will be: TEAMS: A Team, B Team, C Team, Trot Team INDIVIDUALS: Gold, Silver. Bronze, Copper, Trot 2-PHASE: Open, Preliminary Please review the AVA rule book for C Team, Copper and Trot. Note that all unrecognized classes at trot and below levels will run as Copper and Trot. Vaulting World 5

6 The Vet Check The purpose of the inspection is to ensure fitness to compete Adrienne Stang The Horse Condition The horse should be in good condition, well muscled, eyes alert and coat shiny. Plan to arrive well in advance of the vet check in order to water, exercise and groom the horse properly. Feet should be trimmed or shod within a reasonable time before the competition. The vet may ask you questions about obvious scrapes or injuries. Know your horse so you are able to answer any questions from the vet. Grooming The horse must be clean and well trimmed. Its mane must be braided or roached. If roached it should not be too long a roached mane does not mean a Mohawk. Braids should be small and neat as in hunter style. The tail looks nicer if braided but that is not required. The horse s feet should be clean and hoofs may be treated. Tack The horse must be presented in a vaulting bridle with reins. The horse number must be attached on the right side. Make sure leather and bit are spotless. No leg wraps, boots or crops are allowed. The Handler Dress The handler s clothing should be business-like and appropriate for horse sport neither too dressy nor too casual. Jeans and t-shirts are considered too casual. Logos on clothing should be small and are usually on the left front of the shirt. At the FEI level, the maximum size allowed is found in GR Art Clean leather shoes or boots in good condition are necessary and leather gloves are helpful. All clothing should be clean and unwrinkled. Longeing attire is also appropriate. Long hair neatly pulled back or in a bun gives one a more professional appearance. Hats and sunglasses are allowed when needed. The Course Set-Up Rules call for an indoor or outdoor course 50 meters in length with markers at the beginning and at the turn. Usually cones are used but plants are also good markers. The surface must be firm, level, clean and not slippery. If the competition surface is used, it must be rolled firm. If asphalt is used, it should have a layer of sand to prevent slipping. Dirt roads may be used but must be swept free of rocks. The Procedure Panel The purpose of the inspection is to ensure fitness to compete. At the FEI level (VLTR Art. 726), the Veterinary Delegate and a member of the Ground Jury will inspect the horses. At USEF (VA 113) and AVA (Art. 107) level, the Veterinary Delegate and two members of the Ground Jury will inspect the horses. The Panel will approve the surface on which the inspection takes place. The Veterinary delegate will give his recommendation to the panel, which will make the decision to accept, not accept or refer to the holding box. In the holding box, the Examining Veterinarian will observe the horse and report his findings to the Veterinary Delegate for re-inspection. Re-inspection may be done at this time or at the end of the vet check. Vaulting World 6

7 Entry The handler enters when announced, stops at the beginning of the course and stands in front of the horse holding one rein on each side about a foot from the bit. The handler should greet the Panel and answer any questions. No other conversation is permitted. Stand The Veterinary Delegate will walk around the horse to carry out a brief visual inspection. Be prepared to answer any questions he may have about your horse. Palpation of a limb is allowed if deemed necessary but other clinical tests may not be performed at this time. Walk/Trot At the Vet s signal, walk on the left side of your horse holding a loose rein. When you are halfway to the turn, pick up a lively trot. Walk around the turn to your right (clockwise)! You may raise your left hand to the horse s eye to help turn him. Resume with a lively trot up the right side past the Vet. Halt at the entrance and wait for the decision to be announced. Decision The Panel will announce their decision and there is no appeal against this decision. If the horse is sent to the holding box, the Examining Vet will work with you and report to the panel when the horse is ready for re-inspection. NOTE: If you are serious about earning the Osierlea Award (given for excellence of presentation at the vet check), you and your horse must be groomed to perfection. In addition you must show your horse like a professional and that means a knowledgeable, confident demeanor while moving in step with your horse at all times. Horse must not break from the required gait and should proceed on a very straight line. I believe practice is necessary to achieve this level of professionalism. Many horses and longeurs were turned out beautifully at our Nationals but the movement through the course without a fault from entrance to exit was done by only one team and they were the winners. Congratulations to Pacific Coast s Poppy Coulter and Cheval for winning the 2009 Osierlea Award and showing us true excellence! Page 14 - Karin Schmidt with Caspar. Page 15 top left - Emma Sely with Vermeer, Jessica Ballenger with Lanson 16, Olivia Swan with Sir James and Sunny Boy; top right - Yossi Martonovich with Oliver; middle top - Devon Maitozo with Paladin; middle bottom - Jennifer Williams with Pete; bottom - Noel Martonovich with Sargent. Photos: Primo Ponies Vaulting World 7

8 Cross Ties This is the first in a continuing column focused on vaulters. The question for this issue was, What do you do to keep fit and cross train at the end of a competition season? Photo: Alex Thomas Alicen Divita I don t really have a specific training regimen for the off season, but that is exactly the point. The time right after the last competition of the year is fun because I always do something new. The point is to take the focus off of vaulting and do a sport or activity that I ve been wanting to do but couldn t before. Time to Rejuvinate Your body obviously needs rest after months and months of training and competing, but it s also very important to give your mind (and even soul) time to reenergize. This is when I usually fall in love with vaulting again. Often, when I am training during the season, I push myself really hard all the time. I have specific numbers or times that I am trying to beat so I know that I am improving and working hard. During this off time, however, the process of exercising becomes something I really enjoy. Rather than suffering through 30 minutes on the treadmill with specifically calculated incline and speed changes, I ll meet up with a friend and go for a run through the hills of Berkeley. Ironically, I ll often end up working harder because I am listening to my body and pushing when it tells me to, but then backing off when I feel I need to. This is something that I am trying to bring into my workouts all year. Whatever you do, make sure that you are listening to your body and most importantly, having a good time. Learn Something New Its fun to be a vaulter because you can try other things. Our sport is so demanding that often we can walk into a yoga, pilates, dance (you name it, whatever sounds interesting) class and already be a level above beginning. Take advantage of this! For example, I learned through doing crew, that cardio is actually a really important part of my training. I found it makes me more flexible and, more importantly, I don t get tired while practicing. Maybe I don t need to be able to go at full power and speed for seven minutes straight in order to perform my one-minute vaulting routine well, but because I can. I am able to practice more and much more efficiently. It makes a big difference when you re getting on the horse for that final round at practice, still energized and able to focus on what you re doing versus completely winded and exhausted, thinking about how long of a nap you re going to take when you get home. I have also found that the core strength and body control developed in gymnastics, yoga, dance, bar method and other similar classes are key to becoming a better vaulter. Teach your brain a new way of connecting with your body. Experiment and see what works! Vaulting World 8

9 Cross Ties Schedule Your Training If you look at your training schedule over a year, starting right after the last competition and ending at that point the following year, you should be going from more general fitness narrowing down to more specific, vaulting related training. You can start by spending more time outside of vaulting, getting stronger and increasing your general fitness in the areas which need work. Find something in which you are going to really be able to push yourself because, if you re not enjoying the process, you will likely not be inspired to improve. Once you ve found an activity you enjoy, the motivation to work hard will come naturally. More Resources Here are some links for training studios that I recommend. Many of these have multiple locations. If you search online for a general type of exercise, you ll be sure to find some good places in your area. Yoga Yoga Source: Funky Door (Bikram only): Yoga Works: Bar Method The Dailey Method: The Bar Method: Gymnastics San Francisco Circus School Books Thinking Body, Dancing Mind: Taosports for Extraordinary Performance in Athletics, Business, and Life by Chungliang Al Huang, Jerry Lynch The New Toughness Training for Sports: Mental Emotional Physical Conditioning from One of the World s Premier Sports Psychologists by James E. Loehr Magazine/Websites Yoga Journal: If you don t feel like subscribing to the magazine, check out the website. For inspiration, motivation, answers to questions about fitness etc: On August 22, 2009 Kenny Geisler and Kalyn Noah were married by Scott Seely at Montara Beach in Montara, California. The vaulting community came out in force to celebrate the joining of these two vaulters in their lifetime Pas de Deux. Photo: David Thrasher Vaulting Exhibit at the KHP Bree Krebel Bluegrass Vaulters, in collaboration with the Kentucky Horse Park, is organizing a vaulting exhibit. The exhibit is under construction and will feature a vaulting barrel, vaulting videos playing on a monitor, posters, pictures and educational information. We have two glass cabinets to showcase special vaulting memorabilia and products. We are currently looking for items that could be used for the exhibit: Vaulting surcingles, bridles, whips and other Vaulting tack and accessories Vaulting shoes and unitards/leotards Posters and pictures Items with sentimental value (for example: a unitard worn at an international event) are preferred. If you have items that you would like to loan or donate to the vaulting exhibit please contact: Bree Krebel, 838 E High St. #171, Lexington, KY 40502, Tel: , bluegrassvaulters@gmail. com Please before you send anything. Items will be accepted until January 15th. Vaulting World 9

10 Compulsories: Got Timing Problems? What was the judge thinking? Maybe this will help: Julie Divita and Suzanne Detol Mount: The vaulter must go out to the horse within one minute after the bell has been run. The penalty is disqualification. (RB Art q) TW (time wasted) means that the vaulter took too long to actually get on the horse. (RB Art c.1) The vaulter must begin the mount within two strides between taking the grips and vaulting on. If the mark TW is on the score sheet, it means a penalty of up to two points was taken off of the mount score. Seat: The seat must begin within two strides after the mount, or the vaulter may get a penalty. SL (Slow) or TW (time wasted). See above for description and where to find it in the Rule Book. NH (not held). The seat must be held for four strides. Anything less than four strides results in a one point penalty. (RB Art b.1) For example, NH-2 means the vaulter only held the exercise for two strides, so received two points off. NOTE: The count does not begin until the vaulter s arms are extended out into the finished position. Flag: NH (not held). The flag must be held four strides or receives a penalty of one point off for each missing stride. (RB Art b.1) (The count does not begin until both the vaulter s arm and leg are extended out into the finished position. Mill: The mill is done in a four-count rhythm. The mill will receive timing faults (T ) for each leg pass out of a four-count rhythm, including the dismount. (RB Art b.3) It is possible to receive five timing faults (Team competition, with the dismount after the mill). T 3 would tell you that the vaulter had three timing faults in the exercise. Scissors TW (time wasted) before beginning the scissors or in between the first half and second half of the exercise. Sitting too long. (RB Art c.1). Stand TW (time wasted) waiting too long to begin the stand. (RB Art c.1) NH (not held) for the four full strides that is required. Count does not begin before the vaulter has assumed the finished position (arms out). Flank TW (time wasted) before beginning the flank or in between the first half and second half of the exercise. Sitting too long. (RB Art c.1). To understand the judge s hieroglyphics, review the AVA Rule Book, Chapter VI, Art. 601 for the judging code. Most abbreviations are included in that list. Vaulting World 10

11 A Foreign View of Nationals Joanne Eccles It was very exciting for us to fly from Scotland to America to compete at your National Championships. Though we only had a week between returning from Germany and going to Kentucky, we had been looking forward to Kentucky all summer. We had no expectations. All we saw was the prize list and, from the look of it, there were an incredible number of vaulters and a variety of classes which we don t have at home. We definitely have fewer advanced vaulters at our championships but many walk vaulters. In Britain there are no trot classes and our championships last one or two days. We arrived a couple of days early to see the place and meet Sarah d Auriol s horses on which we had arranged to compete. The competition arena was good not all that different to ours. On the first day the surface seemed challenging but it was the same for all. We were thrilled to be allowed to compete. It was nice to be able to watch the other classes. We had to ask Sarah some questions about unusual (for us) activities such as the horse and vaulter warm-ups. The trot classes were brilliant to watch but it was strange to see a competition at the trot. Working with a new longeur was a little strange to begin with. We had to build a relationship with Nicole quickly. We just forgot about the horse and concentrated on the vaulting and I think she did the opposite! We were lucky they let us compete on Espoir. He was brilliant. Everyone at your championships was so friendly to us. We already knew some people from European Espoir Ardent supported Joanna Eccles at Nationals Photo: Primo Ponies competitions but even those who weren t involved with Sarah or her club would come and say hi and make sure we were ok and enjoying the competition. It really did make us feel welcome. We were able to go up to see the WEG arena. Hopefully we will be compet- ing there next year! The arena itself is lovely. I can only imagine what it will be like next year filled with people. The atmosphere will be awesome. On Saturday morning we arrived early so we could watch some of the morning classes just in time for a prize giving mid-day. We were a little unsure whether this included us. At home we don t have a prize giving after Round I so it was a nice surprise. Even better I got a ribbon too! We thought the commentator was especially good and had a lot of fun facts and comments for the audience. I think we gained a great deal from seeing how your national championships are run in comparison to ours. Obviously the sport is larger and has been going for longer in the States but there is always something we can learn. All in all it was a great competition. There was nothing we could fault. From our point of view it was really well organized. Thank you for making us feel so welcome. Dad was also very grateful for being allowed to clerk for Sue Detol for the week. I think he gained a lot from it and certainly came back enthusiastic every night. Should anyone come to compete in Britain we hope that they would have just as good a time and feel as accepted as we did. Vaulting World 11

12 Hosting Europeans Benefits All Anne Rouvillois Timberlane Vaulters had an idea last year for getting desperately needed help. It had been suggested that a newer club get help from an older established club for both horse and vaulter training but who would want to come to Grand Rapids, Michigan and stay for five weeks? How could we ever afford to pay for a high-level USA vaulter to spend that time with us? Last April we put the word out to higher level European vaulters to come and work with our team and our horses in exchange for room and board and a chance to experience the USA! Since our coach is married to a Frenchman, we decided to start our search in France. With the help of one of our AVA international judges who had just returned from a competition in Saumur, France, we found a French vaulting website. We posted an ad describing what we were looking for and what we were able to offer and received responses immediately. The first two vaulters that applied turned out to be the two vaulters that eventually came to Michigan! As in any type of foreign exchange there is always the possibility that personalities clash or that expectations differ from the reality experienced. Our coach spent many hours going back and forth with the two perspective vaulters by and Facebook to make sure that each side had as much information about the other as possible: family lifestyles, draft horses for vaulting and their hopes and expectations in general. Charlotte Rimaud and Cleone Fritsch from France join in the fun with USA vaulters Sasha Rouvillois, Fine Hoetzel and Cecilia Rouvillois Photo: Sammie Rouvillois Vaulting World 12

13 Hosting Europeans Benefits All A Match Meant to Be In our case we are happy to report that it was a match meant to be! Not only did the two French vaulters get along well with their host family but they trained and worked with our vaulters, bringing new knowledge, discipline and conditioning ideas. They helped our vaulting horse accept vaulting mounts more calmly. They were encouraging to our longeurs, kind and accepting of our draft horse and had fun practicing moves that their Warmbloods back home might not have readily accepted. They were also able to give us their expertise and advice in helping try out perspective higher-level vaulting horses. The summer dates that the vaulters were available happened to coincide with our AVA/USEF National Championships. They accompanied our team, helped coach our kids and were able to borrow horses and compete an absolute dream come true for them both! Timberlane Vaulters greatly benefited from this wonderful summer exchange and intends to stay in contact with their new French counterparts! Who knows - WEG 2014 just happens to be in Normandy, France!!! Cleone Fritsch performed with Espoir Ardent at Nationals. Photo: Primo Ponies See All the Scores To get scores for any event that is scored in the CompWeb system as soon as scores are entered: --> SCORING -->select the event you want -->select your club from the list -->input the password/code your club was given to do entries (ask your coach or club manager) -->select the class and judge you wish to see. If you want to see just the results: --> org/members/competitive/results. shtml -->log in with your AVA ID and password -->competitive -->results -->select year and event Let us design and produce your uniforms for the all-important 2010 season! USA Vaulting team uniforms and practice wear measured to fit design your own or use our artists prototype and sizing kit available Made in the USA! illusions@illusionsactivewear.com Vaulting World 13

14 North American Young Riders Championships Hannah Marland with Rubin Katharine Wick with Lorino Kerith Lemon American vaulting crossed another milestone this summer, participating for the first time ever in the Adequan FEI North American Junior and Young Riders Championships, the premier equestrian competition in North America for junior and young riders, age Young equestrians come from the United States, Bermuda, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean Islands to vie for Championships in the three Olympic equestrian disciplines of show jumping, dressage, eventing and, since last year, reining. The competition is run under rules of the FEI (Federation Equestre Internationale, the international governing body for equestrian sport). The NAJYRC began in 1974 as an eventing challenge between the United States and Canada. A dressage championship was added in 1981 and show jumping was added in The first complete Young Riders championship was held in British Columbia, Canada in This year, through persistent and multiple years of relationship building by Jan Weber, AVA lifetime member and former board member of both the AVA and the USEF, vaulting was invited to hold an exhibition competition during the event, along with endurance riding, another FEI discipline. This competition exceeded all expectations, It was so exciting to watch our vaulters make friends with and compete alongside equestrians from so many other disciplines. Jan Weber Alexandra Thrasher with Lanson 16 More than a dozen high-level vaulters and their equine partners from both the United States and Canada came to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington to compete in both the One Star and Two Star events. All vaulters participated in opening and closing ceremonies alongside the other equestrian disciplines and each vaulter received a special shirt from Ariat to commemorate their time at the event. Many dignitaries were present to show their support for the NA- JYRC event, including USEF President David O Connor, USEF CEO John Long, and Kentucky Horse Park Director John Nicholson. The event held such international importance that HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, the President of the FEI and a member of the IOC (International Olympic Committee), traveled to Kentucky all the way from Dubai especially to attend the event. John Long and Princess Haya even made a special trip to the Kentucky Horse Park s Van Lennep Indoor Arena to watch the daylong vaulting competition. Competitor Megan Benjamin, 21, noticed the duo just as she was running into the arena. Emma (Seely, her coach and longeur), Sunny Boy and I were just entering the competition area when I glanced up in the stands and there s the USEF CEO and the President of the FEI, watching, said Benjamin. Talk about a little extra pressure! The 2006 WEG women s vaulting gold medalist is a member of Princess Haya s seven-member FEI Athlete s Council, which includes one representative worldwide from each FEI discipline. Photos: Vaulting World Alex Thomas 14

15 North American Young Riders Championships Benjamin Vaults to Victory By the end of the day, Megan Benjamin vaulted her way to victory in the CVI** Women s event with a flawless technical test together with her equine partner Sunny Boy, a 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood owned and longed by Emma Garrod Seely. She solidified her lead with stunning artistry and powerful gymnastics moves in the freestyle test. She is a member of the Mt. Eden Vaulting Club in Saratoga, California. I m excited that vaulting is a part of Young Riders this year; it was an honor to win the inaugural presentation of our sport at such a prestigious show, Benjamin said. During the past five days I ve been in equestrian heaven, and I am in awe of all the young talent across the disciplines. The CVI** Men s event title went to Patrick Stevens vaulting with Caspar, longed by Julie Divita. Steven s display of strength and harmony with his horse, a nine-year-old Hanoverian, won him high marks from the judges in both his compulsory and freestyle tests. He is coached by Jennifer Lauzze, and is a member of the Woodside Vaulting Club in Woodside, California. In the CVI* event, Yvonne Greenen of Woodside Vaulters and Joey Gadd of Mt. Eden Vaulters each claimed gold in the women s and men s classes respectively. Greenen performed with Pepper Jack, a 15-year-old Thoroughbred/Percheron, longed by Divita. She is a member of the Woodside Vaulting Club in Woodside, California and is coached by Jennifer Lauzze. Gadd is a member of the Mt. Eden Vaulting Club in Saratoga, California and is coached by Emma Seely. He vaulted with Sir James, a six-year-old Thoroughbred/Percheron longed by Olivia Swan. For more information on NAJYRC, go to Megan Benjamin on Lanson 16 Photo: Alex Thomas North American Young Riders Championship Unrecognized July 22, 2009 Lexington, Kentucky Judge: Craig Coburn (FEI C) Participating Nations: Canada, USA Individual Events Two Star Technical Test - Women 1. Annalise Vanvranken, Shooting Stars - Gambol, Richard Vanvranken Megan Benjamin, Mt. Eden - Sunny Boy, E.Seely Alexandra Thrasher, Mt. Eden - Lanson 16, Mary McCormick Megan Lanfri, Woodside - Lorino, Julie Divita Ali Divita, Woodside - Lorino, Julie Divita Katharine Wick, Woodside - Lorino, Julie Divita Cassidy Palmer, Half Moon Bay - Hudson, J.Palmer Hannah Marland, Canada - Ruben, Becky Marland Elizabeth Brigham, Great Falls -Caspar 128, J.Divita Two Star Freestyle - Women 1. Ali Divita, Woodside - Lorino, Julie Divita Katharine Wick, Woodside - Lorino, Julie Divita Megan Benjamin, Mt. Eden - Sunny Boy, E.Seely Megan Lanfri, Woodside - Lorino, Julie Divita Annalise Vanvranken, Shooting Stars - Gambol, Richard Vanvranken Hannah Marland, Canada - Ruben, Becky Marland Cassidy Palmer, Half Moon Bay - Hudson, J.Palmer Alexandra Thrasher, Mt. Eden - Lanson 16, Mary McCormick Elizabeth Brigham, Grt Falls - Caspar 128, J.Divita Two Star Overall - Women 1. Megan Benjamin, Mt. Eden Ali Divita, Woodside Annalise Vanvranken, Shooting Stars Megan Lanfri, Woodside Katharine Wick, Woodside Alexandra Thrasher, Mt. Eden Hannah Marland, Canada Cassidy Palmer, Half Moon Bay Elizabeth Brigham, Great Falls Two Star Technical Test - Men 1. Patrick Stevens, Woodside - Loreander, Julie Divita Gabe Aniello, Woodside - Caspar 128, Julie Divita Two Star Freestyle - Men 1. Patrick Stevens, Woodside - Loreander, Julie Divita Gabe Aniello, Woodside - Caspar 128, Julie Divita Two Star Overall - Men 1. Patrick Stevens, Woodside Gabe Aniello, Woodside One Star Compulsories - Women 1. Yvonne Greenen, Wdside - Pepper Jack, J.Divita Kyra McCarty, Mt. Eden - Vermeer, Emma Seely Laura Yelavich, Mt. Eden - Vermeer, Emma Seely Katrina Nibbi, Woodside - Lorino, Julie Divita Anna Erickson, Warm Beach - Praise, Patti Skipton Danielle Rynning, Warm Beach - Praise, P.Skipton Kathryn Jaggers, Woodside - Pepper Jack, J.Divita Jessica Bentzen, Canada - Ruben, Becky Marland Julia Plungy, Woodside - Lorino, Julie Divita Grace Koz, Woodside - Pepper Jack, Julie Divita Kimberly Barnes, Warm Beach - Praise, P.Skipton Jamie Wantland, Warm Beach - Praise, P.Skipton Stephanie Schade, Mt. Eden - Vermeer, E.Seely Raven Schmidt, Canada - Lady Mae, T.Denault One Star Freestyle - Women 1. Kimberly Barnes, Warm Beach - Praise, P.Skipton Danielle Rynning, Warm Beach - Praise, Patti Skipton Yvonne Greenen, Woodside - Pepper Jack, Julie Divita Kathryn Jaggers, Woodside - Pepper Jack, J.Divita Anna Erickson, Warm Beach - Praise, Patti Skipton Jamie Wantland, Warm Beach - Praise, P.Skipton Kyra McCarty, Mt. Eden - Vermeer, Emma Seely Jessica Bentzen, Canada - Ruben, Becky Marland Laura Yelavich, Mt. Eden - Vermeer, Emma Seely Grace Koz, Woodside - Pepper Jack, Julie Divita Stephanie Schade, Mt. Eden - Vermeer, E.Seely Raven Schmidt, Canada - Lady Mae, T.Denault One Star Overall - Women 1. Yvonne Greenen, Woodside Kimberly Barnes, Warm Beach Danielle Rynning, Warm Beach Kathryn Jaggers, Woodside Anna Erickson, Warm Beach Kyra McCarty, Mt. Eden Jamie Wantland, Warm Beach Laura Yelavich, Mt. Eden Jessica Bentzen, Canada Grace Koz, Woodside Stephanie Schade, Mt. Eden Raven Schmidt, Canada Katrina Nibbi, Woodside Julia Plungy, Woodside One Star Compulsories - Men 1. Joey Gadd, Mt. Eden - Sir James, Olivia Swan One Star Freestyle - Men 1. Joey Gadd, Mt. Eden - Sir James, Olivia Swan One Star Overall - Men 1. Joey Gadd, Mt. Eden Vaulting World 15

16 2009 USEF/AVA National Silver Men s Champion Shawn Ricci 31 years old Shawsville, VA equibalance Photo: Primo Ponies In two years of vaulting earned: Bronze Medal with Honors Silver Medal Commended Cross-Training: Ballet, Gymnastics, Metabolic/ Plyometric Exercises Most Enjoyable Part of Vaulting: Perfecting technique Goal: Flawless technique.

17 2009 USEF/AVA National Silver Women s Champion Tasha (Tashi/Tash) Thorner 13 years old Aptos, CA Mt. Eden Vaulting Club Started vaulting at age five with Kitchy Burdette Training Technique: Stretch constantly Most Enjoyable Part of Vaulting: Working with the team Goal: Continue improving, qualify for WEG Accomplishments: 2007 third place Copper Overall at Nationals, 2008 National Champion Bronze, 2009 National Champion Silver and A-Team National Champions, Photo: Primo Ponies

18 I Longed for Two Star Team Compulsories Today Jodi Rinard 7/30/09 Day One I longed for two star team compulsories today. This seems like an ordinary activity for a vaulting competition until you know the rest of the story. The Mt. Eden Sun Team, coaches, and horses are a terrific group and I really appreciated the opportunity to work with them. They were scheduled to vault on their regular horse and unexpectedly needed a last minute change. That term, last minute, was very descriptive. My horse, Sampson, was available and had some team experience so, shortly before their scheduled go time, they asked one of my vaulters if they could borrow him. She responded, sure, go ahead and tack him up, I will find Jodi. And so the fun began Sampson and I thought we were done for the day, so all Sam s gear and all my clothes had been sent back to the hotel. The stewards (and everyone else) were looking for me as I was wandering the arena. I had started down the stairs when Tom Sayles stuck his head in the stairwell and said, Jodi, the stewards are looking for you. That sentence was enough to remove five years from my life! All the scenarios running through my head were immediately bad. I figured my horses were loose, sick, dead, or disqualified. I hurried with my monthold baby in my arms, back to the horses. I was quite relieved to discover no one was hurt but, could I please longe now? Sure, I d love to, but I have no clothes, no whip, no side reins, and Sampson doesn t have a bridle. Then something amazing happened a credit to the team that is the entire AVA. Chelsea took the baby and took good care of her. Emma Seely loaned me jeans and a jacket and someone loaned me boots. I still don t know whose boots they were but thank you. Erik Martonovich of Big Horse Productions loaned us a bridle that fit, bit and all. How many horse events have you been to where the competition loans you a bridle? I have no idea where the side reins and the whip came from but they worked too. The Mt. Eden Team put together an amazing performance that left many of us in tears on an amazing horse that none of them had ever worked with before. They showed strength, flexibility, and gratitude in the face of adversity. They showed us all what matters in vaulting and in life and we all had fun doing it. Special thanks to Kenny Geisler for the brief pep talks as he was preparing to approach the horse. They allowed me to continue breathing. Mt. Eden won the compulsory round icing on the cake. 7/31/09 Day Two: More adversity. Longeing for team compulsories is one thing. Team freestyle requires a whole new level of horsemanship skills and teamwork. It is ironic that shortly after Thursday s vet check Emma and I had been chatting about the stresses freestyle longeing presents. She noted that vet check was the most nervewracking part of the competition followed immediately by longeing for team. Little did I know Once again the Mt. Eden team displayed tremendous strength, skill, and heart. They truly are world-class athletes. Sampson has been carrying our C Team for almost two years. Carrying an A Team requires an Vaulting World 18

19 Jodi Rinard and Sampson with the Mt. Eden Sun Team at the Kentucky Cup Photo: Primo Ponies additional level of balance, steadiness and consistency that Sampson is still acquiring. Nonetheless he worked very hard and did a good job, if not as perfect as we all strive for. The team proved to be true professionals and made the horse and our sport look wonderful despite a few unsteady spots. The bad news for the day: one missed dismount resulted in a minor injury for one team member. I was very glad to hear that she will heal and even happier to hear that she will be back. 8/1/09 Day Three The team had no goes on Saturday. They immediately went to work to integrate alternate Kenny Geisler into the team freestyle for the final performance. This required not only vaulting practice but also the creation of whole new uniform. We had a precious additional 20 minutes of horse practice time allowed. You would be amazed what can be accomplished in 20 minutes by dedicated and focused athletes. 8/2/09 Day Four: The Results The team freestyle round II was a chance to pull it all together. On Thursday I hardly had time to be nervous. I spent half the night and all morning with butterflies. My high school gymnastics coach taught me that, Butterflies in your stomach can be good if you teach them to fly in formation. We would soon see if I could focus those butterflies in the right direction. Jodi shares in the joy when the scores are posted. Photo: Primo Ponies The vaulters were now more familiar with Sampson and he with them. He was learning their weight shifts and I was learning their routine well enough to assist him when needed. Once again Sampson and the Mt. Eden team proved their strength. The team freestyle went practically flawlessly. It was a huge improvement over Friday s performance. It was a testament to teamwork that included not only the vaulters, horse and me but also the coaches and, in some ways, the audience and everyone at the CVI. It included everyone that encouraged us and supported us and whomever loaned me boots on Thursday. I offer my congratulations to the Kentucky Cup Champion Mt. Eden Sun Team and to everyone who made the event a success. Congratulations also to the Woodside Team, Erik Martonovich, and Badge who displayed similar strength, flexibility, and strong performances on a borrowed horse. I will always remember this opportunity and I will leave this competition with many new friends and wonderful stories and memories. My thanks to all of Mt. Eden, the AVA, and especially to Sampson who came through with flying colors in a tight spot. Vaulting World 19

20 Kentucky Vaulting Cup Kentucky Vaulting Cup Event Success Paves Way For 2010 World Equestrian Games Kerith Lemon Vaulters, coaches, longeurs and horses from eight countries descended upon the Kentucky Horse Park to participate in the 2009 Kentucky Vaulting Cup, the official test event of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. The wonderful week of vaulting included both CVI One Star and CVI Two Star events, giving the public a great introduction to this beautiful sport. From July 30 to August 2 more than 2,200 people attended the event or watched the online streaming video and more than 300 volunteers helped the staff produce the competition. A Taste for What s To Come The test events for the World Equestrian Games were specifically designed to be a dry run for next year s World Championships. It gave both competitors and the organizing committee the opportunity to work out any kinks so that the games will run smoothly. The Kentucky Vaulting Cup week kicked off with a welcome event for the event Officials who were toasted by discipline manager Kersten Klophaus and the WEG Foundation s CEO, Jaime Link. They enjoyed time in one of the indoor arena s new VIP skyboxes, complete with a full kitchenette and reserved seating making for the best view in the house. WEG Competitions Director Kate Jackson said, We are so excited to have you all be the first vaulters in the new indoor arena. Dazzling Competition Vaulters from Canada, Denmark, Italy, South Africa, Australia, Argentina, China and the United States participated in the CVI One Star and CVI Two Star competitions with events for teams, individuals and pas-de-deux. Many of the athletes that participated in the test event had also competed in previous World Equestrian Games as well as National and World Championships. The Mt. Eden Vaulters, of Saratoga, California, took top honors in the Kentucky Vaulting Cup CVI Two Star events. Megan Benjamin won the women s division, Kenny Geisler won the men s division, and the Mt. Eden Sun Team won the team division. Megan Benjamin and equine partner Sunny Boy, coached and longed by Emma Seely, earned their division s top scores in all but the first phase of Mt. Eden Sun Team with Sampson Woodside Two Star Team with Badge Vaulting World 20

21 Kentucky Vaulting Cup Woodside One Star Team with Lorino Cassidy Palmer and Melissa Hamar - Pas de Deux with Hudson Mt. Eden Eclipse Team with Sir James the four phases and climaxed the Kentucky Vaulting Cup in the final freestyle with the competition s highest score. Her overall score put her ahead of Mt. Eden teammate Mary McCormick and Shooting Stars Annalise VanVranken. Kenny Geisler, of Sunnyvale, California, won all four phases of the men s competition to finish ahead of Mikkel Vandrup of Denmark. Geisler s freestyle was nearly flawless as he demonstrated strength and control. Geisler s regular mount was unable to compete so he shared Hudson, longed by Jill Palmer, with third-placed Kristian Roberts, 16, of Moss Beach, California. Roberts is from the Half Moon Bay Vaulters. I had a great performance, and I couldn t have done it without Hudson, said Geisler. In the CVI Two Star competition Mt. Eden Sun Team s solid performance earned them a victory over the Woodside Vaulters. Mt. Eden had a last minute horse change, gaining permission to vault on Jodi Rinard s Sampson just minutes before the first compulsories go when their team horse did not look sound in the warm-up arena. (See story on page 18) Cassidy Palmer, of Half Moon Bay, California, and Marisa Hamar, of Visalia, California, were the winners of the CVI Two Star Pas de Deux. Although they live several hours apart, they put together an enjoyable performance to the Beach Boys classic song Surfin USA. The Kentucky Vaulting Cup also hosted a CVI One Star event. In the men s individual competition, Joey Gadd from Mt. Eden held his place in the top spot through the second round, putting in strong performances with his horse Lanson 16, longed by Jessica Ballenger. Shawn Ricci of equibalance vaulters in Shawsville, Virginia took second and Clay Thomas of Balance Vaulters in Newton, Virginia took third. The CVI One Star women s competition proved to be tough but the top ladies held their ground to remain on the podium after Round II. Rachel Bublitz of Golden Gate Vaulters in Golden, Colorado with her equine partner Oliver, longed by Yossi Martonovich, didn t let up as she grabbed the top spot with a three tenths of a point lead over Kyra McCarty of Mt. Eden who moved up to second. Kathryn Jagger of Woodside Vaulters took third. Continued Vaulting World 21

22 Kentucky Vaulting Cup The team division wrapped up with Woodside putting in a strong freestyle performance and taking the top spot as they performed with Giovanni. Mt. Eden s Eclipse team, vaulting with their horse, Sir James, took second. Everyone enjoyed the National pas-de-deux class. Elizabeth Brigham and Anna Thomas took first with their performance on Janyck. Tessa Divita and Christine Herrmann took second on Pepper Jack. Vaulters Love the New Arena Vaulters from around the world agree that the new indoor arena at the Kentucky Horse Park is just amazing. From the atmosphere to the footing, they just can t wait for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Laura Loonstein from Italy said, The new arena is so inspiring. It makes you want to do your best. This competition is exciting. It will be a great venue for WEG in The vaulters love that the footing is wonderful for their horses - very supportive with a touch of spring. These are exactly the same qualities that make it great for the vaulters as well - hard enough to get a great spring for mounts PdD but soft enough to make for safe landings. The Ottosport footing is a special mixture of three types of local sand and a felt textile imported from Germany. Yang Ling Beisecker representing China told us, I think it s an amazing competition arena and everyone here has been so nice and welcoming. It has been especially fun meeting all the competitors from other countries; it s a wonderful atmosphere here. A Well-Oiled Machine The World Equestrian Games Foundation is preparing to host the largest equestrian festival that the United States has ever seen. Being that this is the first time that the Games are being held outside of Europe, the Foundation watns to make sure everything is top notch. The test event required much advanced planning and the Vaulting Organizing Committee made sure that not a single detail was overlooked. The six member OC oversaw every aspect of the competition. Kersten Klophaus, the Vaulting Discipline Manager, worked directly with the WEG Foundation to coordinate all areas of the competition. Elizabeth Brigham/ Anna Thomas - National Pas de Deux with Janyck Megan Benjamin with Sunny Boy Kenny Geisler with Hudson Vaulting World 22

23 Kentucky Vaulting Cup Rachel Bublitz with Oliver Mikkel Vandrup with Smokin Joe Joey Gadd with Lanson 16 Jan Weber oversaw the competition details, Linda Bibbler the arena, Kathryn Dennison the volunteers, Lucinda Faulkner the special events and Kerith Lemon the public relations. Each of the committee members ensured that every competitor, horse and volunteer would have the best experience possible. Volunteers The event could not have been pulled off without hundreds of volunteers. A huge thank you goes to the 300 volunteers that helped make the Kentucky Vaulting Cup a success. From arena crew to runners to hospitality and ushers, the competition would not have been a success without them. A Multi- Media Experience The Kentucky Vaulting Cup was truly a multimedia experience. To make sure that everyone around the world had a chance to see everything that was happening at the competition, a website was created for spectators to tune into the live video stream, check out event photos, find starting order lists, results and read blog coverage of all of the festivities. Press from around the region attended the event, taking the opportunity to learn more about vaulting and become the expert for their media outlet. Top placing athletes attended press conferences at the end of each competition day and provided quotes on that day s competition. On the final day of competition, the Kentucky Vaulting Cup did a live video stream direct to the European Championships Final Awards Ceremony in Malmo, Sweden. KVC announcer Brian O Connor invited all of the European Vaulters to come to the World Equestrian Games next year and gave them a glimpse of the new arena. Looking Forward To Next Year The World Equestrian Games will be broadcast on NBC Sports, which marks the largest commitment to network coverage of any equestrian sport in U.S. television history. The 2010 Games are expected to have a statewide economic impact of $150 million, and current sponsors include Alltech, Rolex, John Deere, Ariat International, Inc and Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital. Tickets go on sale September 25 at Mary McCormick with Lanson 16 Vaulting World 23

24 Gabe Aniello with Caspar 128 Kalyn Noah with Lanson 16 Kristian Roberts with Hudson Kentucky Vaulting Cup Kentucky Vaulting Cup FEI Recognized July 30-August 2, 2009 Lexington, Kentucky Judges: Gaby Benz (Italy), Craig Coburn (USA), Suznne Detol (USA) Jochen Schilffarth (Germany), Participating Nations: Argentina, Canada, China, Denmark, Italy, Republic of South Africa, USA Team Events Two Star Team Comp. RI 1. Mt. Eden Sun Team, USA - Sampson, Jodi Rinard Woodside Vaulters, USA - Badge, Erik Martonovich Two Star Team Freestyle RI 1. Woodside Vaulters Mt. Eden Sun Team Two Star Team Round I 1. Mt. Eden Sun Team Woodside Vaulters Two Star Team Freestyle RII 1. Mt. Eden Sun Team Woodside Vaulters Two Star Team Overall 1. Mt. Eden Sun Team Woodside Vaulters One Star Team Comp. RI 1. Mt. Eden Eclipse Team, USA - Sir James, Olivia Swan Woodside Vaulters, USA - Giovanni, Krista Mack One Star Team Freestyle RI 1. Woodside Vaulters Mt. Eden Eclipse Team One Star Team Round I 1. Mt. Eden Eclipse Team Woodside Vaulters One Star Team Freestyle RII 1. Woodside Vaulters Mt. Eden Eclipse Team One Star Team Overall 1. Woodside Vaulters Mt. Eden Eclipse Team Pas de Deux Events Two Star Pas de Deux I 1. Cassidy Palmer/Marisa Hamar, USA - Janyck, Alison Gieschen Two Star Pas de Deux II 1. Cassidy Palmer/ Marisa Hamar Two Star Pas de Deux Overall 1. Cassidy Palmer/ Marisa Hamar National Pas de Deux 1. Elizabeth Brigham/Anna Thomas, USA - Janyck, Alison Gieschen Christine Herrmann/Tessa Divita, USA -Pepper Jack, Jennifer Arntsen Individual Events Two Star Comp. RI - Women 1. Mary McCormick, USA - Lanson 16, Jessica Ballenger Megan Benjamin, USA - Sunny Boy, Emma Seely Shannyn Poer, USA - Giovanni, Krista Mack Annalise Vanvranken, USA -Palatine, Devon Maitozo Kalyn Noah, USA -Lanson 16, Jessica Ballenger Katharine Wick, USA - Lorino, Julie Divita Megan Lanfri, USA - Lorino, Julie Divita Hannah Marland, CAN - Rubin, Becky Marland Mary Garrett, USA - Palatine, Devon Maitozo Marisa Hamar, USA - Hudson, Jill Palmer Tisa Dobin, USA - Palatine, Devon Maitozo Cassidy Palmer, USA - Hudson, Jill Palmer Elizabeth Brigham, USA - Ashlea, Wayne Beisecker Kathryn Gieschen, USA -Janyck, Alison Gieschen Kristy Nicolo, USA -Oliver, Josef Martonovich Alisa Porter, Canada - Mtn View Comet, Erik Martonovich Yang Ling Beisecker, CHI - Ashlea, Wayne Beisecker Alissa Feudo, USA -Beau Mond, Katie Flannagan Two Star FS RI - Women 1. Megan Benjamin Mary McCormick Annalise Vanvranken Cassidy Palmer Mary Garrett Katharine Wick Marisa Hamar Shannyn Poer Tisa Dobin Kalyn Noah Megan Lanfri Kristy Nicolo Hannah Marland Elizabeth Brigham Yang Ling Beisecker Alisa Porterada Alissa Feudo Kathryn Gieschen Two Star Round I - Women 1. Megan Benjamin Mary McCormick Annalise Vanvranken Shannyn Poer Katharine Wick Mary Garrett Kalyn Noah Cassidy Palmer Marisa Hamar Megan Lanfri Tisa Dobin Hannah Marland Kristy Nicolo Elizabeth Brigham Alisa Porterada Kathryn Gieschen Yang Ling Beisecker Alissa Feudo Two Star Tech.Test RII-Wmn 1. Megan Benjamin Mary McCormick Annalise Vanvranken Kalyn Noah Katharine Wick Mary Garrett Cassidy Palmer Megan Lanfri Marisa Hamar Shannyn Poer Hannah Marland Tisa Dobin Kathryn Gieschen Elizabeth Brigham Alisa Porterada Yang Ling Beisecker Kristy Nicolo Alissa Feudo Two Star FS RII - Women 1. Megan Benjamin Mary McCormick Cassidy Palmer Annalise Vanvranken Mary Garrett Megan Lanfri Katharine Wick Kalyn Noah Marisa Hamar Shannyn Poer Tisa Dobin Kathryn Gieschen Yang Ling Beisecker Alissa Feudo Kristy Nicolo Alisa Porterada Elizabeth Brigham Hannah Marland Two Star Round II - Women 1. Megan Benjamin Mary McCormick Annalise Vanvranken Cassidy Palmer Mary Garrett Katharine Wick Megan Lanfri Kalyn Noah Marisa Hamar Shannyn Poer Tisa Dobin Kathryn Gieschen Elizabeth Brigham Yang Ling Beisecker Alisa Porterada Hannah Marland Alissa Feudo Kristy Nicolo Two Star Overall - Women 1. Megan Benjamin Mary McCormick Shannyn Poer Annalise Vanvranken Kalyn Noah Katharine Wick Megan Lanfri Hannah Marland Mary Garrett Marisa Hamar Tisa Dobin Cassidy Palmer Elizabeth Brigham Kathryn Gieschen Kristy Nicolo Alisa Porterada Yang Ling Beisecker Alissa Feudo Two Star Comp. RI - Men 1. Kenny Geisler, USA - Hudson, Jill Palmer Kristian Roberts, USA - Hudson, Jill Palmer Erik Martonovich, USA -Smokin Joe, Noel Martonovich Mikkel Vandrup, DEN -Smokin Joe, Erik Martonovich Gabe Aniello, USA -Caspar 128, Krista Mack Patrick Stevens, USA -Caspar 128, Krista Mack Two Star Freestyle RI - Men 1. Kenny Geisler Kristian Roberts Mikkel Vandrup Gabe Aniello Patrick Stevens Erik Martonovich Two Star Round I - Men 1. Kenny Geisler Kristian Roberts Mikkel Vandrup Erik Martonovich Gabe Aniello Patrick Stevens Two Star Tech. Test RII-Men 1. Kenny Geisler Mikkel Vandrup Kristian Roberts Gabe Aniello Erik Martonovich Patrick Stevens Two Star Freestyle RII - Men 1. Kenny Geisler Mikkel Vandrup Kristian Roberts Erik Martonovich Gabe Aniello Patrick Stevens Two Star Round II - Men 1. Kenny Geisler Mikkel Vandrup Kristian Roberts Gabe Aniello Erik Martonovich Patrick Stevens Two Star Overall - Men 1. Kenny Geisler Mikkel Vandrup Kristian Roberts Erik Martonovich Gabe Aniello Patrick Stevens One Star Comp. RI - Women 1. Rachel Bublitz, USA - Oliver, Josef Martonovich Kyra McCarty, USA - Vermeer, Jessica Ballenger Karly Frankel-Newman, USA -Cheval, Poppy Coulter Laura Yelavich, USA - Vermeer, Jessica Ballenger Kathryn Jaggers, USA - Pepper Jack, Jennifer Arntsen Vaulting World 24

25 Kentucky Vaulting Cup 6. Yvonne Greenen, USA - Pepper Jack, Jennifer Arntsen Grace Koz, USA - Pepper Jack, Jennifer Arntsen Laura Loonstein, Italy - Cheval, Poppy Coulter Brittany O Leary, USA - Cheval, Poppy Coulter Danielle Rynning, USA - Praise, Patti Skipton Jessica Bentzen, CAN - Rubin, Becky Marland Gabriela Echegaray, ARG - Lanson 16, J.Ballenger Jennifer Daniels, USA - Vermeer, J.Ballenger Jamie Wantland, USA - Praise, Patti Skipton Anna Erickson, USA - Praise, Patti Skipton Haley Hanson, USA - John Boy Joe, Erik Martonovich Annie Young, USA - Bolero, Alison Gieschen Imogen Baxter, RSA - Oliver, Josef Martonovich Chelsey Wierks, CAN - Lady Mae, Tamea Denault Kimberly Barnes, USA - Praise, Patti Skipton Tauren Deluca, CAN - Lady Mae, Tamea Denault Mackenzie Jassowski, USA - Mtn View Comet, Erik Martonovich Lauren Berger,USA - Ashlea, Wayne Beisecker Courtney Madden, USA - Sampson, Jodi Rinard Mikalah Bowman, USA - Flash, Noel Martonovich Alexandria Jaynes, USA - Praise, Patti Skipton Molly Hakoplan, USA - Beau Monde, Katie Flannagan Lisa Zielenske, USA -Bordeaux Imperial, Rosanna Lamb Chelsea Dodson, USA -Amidala, Jodi Rinard Laura Jassowski, USA -Mtn View Comet, Erik Martonovich Heidi Maloy, USA -Bordeaux Imperial, Rosanna Lamb Raven Schmidt, CAN - Rubin, Becky Marland Rhiannon ArneySchultz, USA - Flash, Noel Martonovich One Star FS RI - Women 1. Rachel Bublitz Kathryn Jaggers Anna Erickson Annie Young Kyra McCarty Grace Koz Alexandria Jaynes Yvonne Greenen Jennifer Daniels Kimberly Barnes Jamie Wantland Imogen Baxter Danielle Rynning Karly Frankel-Newman Gabriela Echegarayen Laura Yelavich Laura Jassowski Mikalah Bowman Mackenzie Jassowski Laura Loonstein Molly Hakoplan Brittany O Leary Haley Hanson Heidi Maloy Rhiannon ArneySchultz Chelsea Dodson Tauren Deluca Chelsey Wierks Lauren Berger Courtney Madden Jessica Bentzen Lisa Zielenske Raven Schmidt One StarRound I - Women 1. Rachel Bublitz Kathryn Jaggers Kyra McCarty Grace Koz Yvonne Greenen Anna Erickson Karly Frankel-Newman Laura Yelavich Annie Young Jennifer Daniels Jamie Wantland Danielle Rynning Kimberly Barnes Gabriela Echegarayen Alexandria Jaynes Imogen Baxter Laura Loonstein Brittany O Leary Haley Hanson Imogen Baxter of South Africa with Oliver 20. Mackenzie Jassowski Mikalah Bowman Laura Jassowski Molly Hakoplan Jessica Bentzen Tauren Deluca Chelsey Wierks Lauren Berger Chelsea Dodson Courtney Madden Heidi Maloy Lisa Zielenske Rhiannon ArneySchultz Raven Schmidt One Star Comp. RII-Women 1. Rachel Bublitz Kathryn Jaggers Kyra McCarty Annie Young Anna Erickson Yvonne Greenen Grace Koz Jamie Wantland Laura Yelavich Danielle Rynning Alexandria Jaynes Imogen Baxter Karly Frankel-Newman Mikalah Bowman Haley Hanson Kimberly Barnes Laura Jassowski Gabriela Echegarayen Laura Loonstein Jennifer Daniels Mackenzie Jassowski Heidi Maloy Brittany O Leary Lauren Berger Chelsey Wierks Chelsea Dodson Rhiannon ArneySchultz Tauren Deluca Lisa Zielenske Molly Hakoplan Raven Schmidt Courtney Madden Jessica Bentzen One Star FS RII - Women 1. Rachel Bublitz Kyra McCarty Laura Yelavich Karly Frankel-Newman Yvonne Greenen Kathryn Jaggers Annie Young Imogen Baxter Grace Koz Laura Loonstein Haley Hanson Anna Erickson Jennifer Daniels Danielle Rynning Jessica Bentzen Kimberly Barnes Brittany O Leary Mikalah Bowman Jamie Wantland Gabriela Echegarayen Chelsey Wierks Lisa Zielenske Heidi Maloy Alexandria Jaynes Courtney Madden Laura Jassowski Tauren Deluca Lauren Berger Mackenzie Jassowski Chelsea Dodson Molly Hakoplan Rhiannon ArneySchultz Raven Schmidt One StarRound II - Women 1. Rachel Bublitz Kyra McCarty Kathryn Jaggers Annie Young Laura Yelavich Yvonne Greenen Anna Erickson Grace Koz Karly Frankel-Newman Imogen Baxter Danielle Rynning Continued Clay Thomas with Beau Mond Grace Koz with Pepper Jack Annalise Vanvranken with Palatine Vaulting World 25

26 Kentucky Vaulting Cup Continued from previous page 12. Jamie Wantland Haley Hanson Laura Loonstein Alexandria Jaynes Kimberly Barnes Mikalah Bowman Jennifer Daniels Gabriela Echegarayen Laura Jassowski Brittany O Leary Heidi Maloy Chelsey Wierks Mackenzie Jassowski Lauren Berger Tauren Deluca Chelsea Dodson Lisa Zielenske Rhiannon ArneySchultz Courtney Madden Molly Hakoplan Jessica Bentzen Raven Schmidt One Star Overall - Women 1. Rachel Bublitz Kyra McCarty Kathryn Jaggers Yvonne Greenen Grace Koz Annie Young Anna Erickson Laura Yelavich Karly Frankel-Newman Danielle Rynning Jamie Wantland Imogen Baxter Jennifer Daniels Kimberly Barnes Alexandria Jaynes Gabriela Echegarayen Laura Loonstein Haley Hanson Brittany O Leary Mikalah Bowman Laura Jassowski Mackenzie Jassowski Chelsey Wierks Tauren Deluca Heidi Maloy Lauren Berger Chelsea Dodson Molly Hakoplan Jessica Bentzen Lisa Zielenske Courtney Madden Rhiannon ArneySchultz Raven Schmidt One Star Comp. RI - Men 1. George Joseph Gadd, USA - Lanson 16, J.Ballenger Shawn Ricci, USA - Rubin, Becky Marland Clay Thomas, USA - Beau Mond, Katie Flannagan One Star Freestyle RI - Men 1. George Joseph Gadd Clay Thomas Shawn Ricci One Star Round I - Men 1. George Joseph Gadd Shawn Ricci Clay Thomas One Star Comp. RII - Men 1. Shawn Ricci George Joseph Gadd Clay Thomas One Star Freestyle RII - Men 1. George Joseph Gadd Clay Thomas Shawn Ricci One Star Round II - Men 1. George Joseph Gadd Shawn Ricci Clay Thomas One Star Overall - Men 1. George Joseph Gadd Shawn Ricci Clay Thomas Gabriela Echegaray of Argentina with Lanson 16 WEG Tickets Go on Sale 9/25/09 Erik Martonovich with Smokin Joe Yvonne Greenen with Pepper Jack Anna Erickson with Praise All photos of the Kentucky Vaulting Cup are by Primo Ponies Photography except as indicated. Amy Walker, World Games 2010 Foundation After years of planning, we are now in the final stretch to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. The world s most prestigious equestrian competition is coming to Kentucky in 2010 providing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the best athletes in the world. Tickets for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games go on sale September 25, All ticket sales will be facilitated online at With eight world championships to be contested more sessions of competition than ever before and ticket prices as low as $25, there is something for everyone. Vaulting World 26

27 Region II Championships After a challenging season the vaulters of Region II came together to enjoy the wonderful facility and weather in Watsonville, play on the beach in Santa Cruz and remember that vaulting is for fun! We just want to have fun! Region II Championships USEF/AVA Recognized August 6-9, 2009 Watsonville, California Judges: Adrienne Stang (FEI O), Emma Seely (AVA r), Kitchy Burdette (AVA r), Kelley Holly (AVA r) Participating Clubs: Brookside, Foxgrove, Gold Rush, Half Moon Bay, Monterey Bay, Morning Star, Mt. Eden, Nu Balance, Pacific Coast, Phoenix, Showtime, Starlite, Voila, Willow Tree, Woodside Team Events C Team Comp. (old style) 1. Morning Star C Team Freestyle 1. Morning Star C Team Overall 1. Morning Star Willow Tree Trot Team Comp. (old style) 1. Mt. Eden Trot Team Trot Team Freestyle 1. Mt. Eden Trot Team Trot Team Overall 1. Mt. Eden Trot Team Prel. Trot Tm Comp. (old style) 1. Gold Willow Star Tambourine Starlite Open Team FS at Walk 1. Tambourine Mt. Eden Starlite Pas de Deux Event Trot Pas de Deux 1. Jaclyn Hawks/Bali Solorzano, Nu Balance Piper Frank/Josslyn Tonge, Morning Star Continued Emily Rose with Vinnie Vaulting World 27

28 Region II Championships Mary McCormic with Wyeth Annike Heeter enjoyed the scavenger hunt Morning Star C Team with Sparticus Continued from previous page Individual Events Gold Compulsories RI - Women 1. Mary McCormick, Mt. Eden - Wyeth, Poppy Coulter Marisa Hamar, Showtime - Paradox, Ingrid Hamar Elizabeth Ioannou, Mt. Eden - Paradox, Ingrid Hamar Katharine Wick, Woodside - Paradox, Ingrid Hamar Gold Freestyle RI - Women 1. Mary McCormick, Mt. Eden - Wyeth, Poppy Coulter Katharine Wick, Woodside - Sovira, Ingrid Hamar Marisa Hamar, Showtime - Sovira, Ingrid Hamar Elizabeth Ioannou, Mt. Eden - Sovira, Ingrid Hamar Gold Round I - Women 1. Mary McCormick, Mt. Eden Marisa Hamar, Showtime Katharine Wick, Woodside Elizabeth Ioannou, Mt. Eden Gold Technical Test RII - Women 1. Mary McCormick, Mt. Eden - Wyeth, Poppy Coulter Elizabeth Ioannou, Mt. Eden - Sovira, Ingrid Hamar Katharine Wick, Woodside - Sovira, Ingrid Hamar Marisa Hamar, Showtime - Sovira, Ingrid Hamar Gold Freestyle RII - Women 1. Mary McCormick, Mt. Eden - Wyeth, Poppy Coulter Marisa Hamar, Showtime - Sovira, Ingrid Hamar Katharine Wick, Woodside - Sovira, Ingrid Hamar Elizabeth Ioannou, Mt. Eden - Sovira, Ingrid Hamar Gold Round II - Women 1. Mary McCormick, Mt. Eden Katharine Wick, Woodside Elizabeth Ioannou, Mt. Eden Marisa Hamar, Showtime Gold Overall - Women 1. Mary McCormick, Mt. Eden Katharine Wick, Woodside Marisa Hamar, Showtime Elizabeth Ioannou, Mt. Eden Gold Compulsories RI - Men 1. Eric Garcia, Tambourine - Sadie, Kelley Holly Kristian Roberts, Half Moon Bay - Cambria, S. Smith Patrick Stevens, Woodside - Cambria, S.Smith Gold Freestyle RI - Men 1. Patrick Stevens, Woodside - Cambria, S.Smith Kristian Roberts, Half Moon Bay - Cambria, S.Smith Eric Garcia, Tambourine - Tank, Kelley Holly Gold Round I - Men 1. Patrick Stevens, Woodside Kristian Roberts, Half Moon Bay Eric Garcia, Tambourine Gold Technical Test RII - Men 1. Patrick Stevens, Woodside - Cambria, S.Smith Kristian Roberts, Half Moon Bay - Cambria, S.Smith Eric Garcia, Tambourine - Tank, Kelley Holly Gold Freestyle RII - Men 1. Eric Garcia, Tambourine - Tank, Kelley Holly Patrick Stevens, Woodside - Cambria, S.Smith Kristian Roberts, Half Moon Bay - Cambria, S.Smith Gold Round II - Men 1. Patrick Stevens, Woodside Kristian Roberts, Half Moon Bay Eric Garcia, Tambourine Gold Overall - Men 1. Patrick Stevens, Woodside Kristian Roberts, Half Moon Bay Eric Garcia, Tambourine Silver Compulsories RI 1. Kyra McCarty, Mt. Eden - Hay Boog, Mike Yelavich Laura Yelavich, Mt. Eden - Hay Boog, Mike Yelavich Makayla Clyne, Mt. Eden - Jacey, Mary McCormick Karly Frankel-Newman, PacCst - Donatello, P.Coulter Shannon Hoke, Tambourine - Sadie, Kelley Holly Brittany O Leary, Pacific Coast - Donatello, P.Coulter Rebecca Hambly, Morning Star - Dillenger, C.Conner Mt. Eden Trot Team with Danny Boy Silver Freestyle RI 1. Shannon Hoke, Tambourine - Tank, Kelley Holly Karly Frankel-Newman, Pacific Coast - Donatello, Poppy Coulter Brittany O Leary, Pacific Coast - Donatello, P.Coulter Laura Yelavich, Mt. Eden - Hay Boog, Mike Yelavich Kyra McCarty, Mt. Eden - Hay Boog, Mike Yelavich Makayla Clyne, Mt. Eden - Jacey, Mary McCormick Rebecca Hambly, Morning Star - Dillenger, C.Conner Silver Round I 1. Karly Frankel-Newman, Pacific Coast Shannon Hoke, Tambourine Laura Yelavich, Mt. Eden Brittany O Leary, Pacific Coast Kyra McCarty, Mt. Eden Makayla Clyne, Mt. Eden Rebecca Hambly, Morning Star Silver Compulsories RII 1. Karly Frankel-Newman, Pacific Coast - Donatello, Poppy Coulter Kyra McCarty, Mt. Eden - Cambria, Samantha Smith Brittany O Leary, Pacific Coast - Donatello, P.Coulter Laura Yelavich, Mt. Eden - Cambria, S.Smith Shannon Hoke, Tambourine -.Sadie, Kelley Holly Makayla Clyne, Mt. Eden - Jacey, Mary McCormick Rebecca Hambly, Morning Star - Dillenger, C.Conner Silver Freestyle RII 1. Karly Frankel-Newman, Pacific Coast - Donatello, Poppy Coulter Rebecca Hambly, Morning Star - Dillenger, Carolyn Conner Laura Yelavich, Mt. Eden - Hay Boog, Mike Yelavich Brittany O Leary, Pacific Coast - Donatello, P.Coulter Makayla Clyne, Mt. Eden - Jacey, Mary McCormick Shannon Hoke, Tambourine - Tank, Kelley Holly Kyra McCarty, Mt. Eden - Hay Boog, Mike Yelavich Vaulting World 28

29 Region II Champs Trot vaulters Molly Hickman-Smith and Annike Heeter joined canter vaulter Kate Morse for a fun triple Nick Fujii with Tank Ellie Corbett with Tanita Karly Frankel- Newman with Donatello Mary McCormick and Kim Dunham with other Mt. Eden vaulters performed a fun team freestyle at the walk with Noah. Silver Round II 1. Karly Frankel-Newman, Pacific Coast Brittany O Leary, Pacific Coast Laura Yelavich, Mt. Eden Shannon Hoke, Tambourine Makayla Clyne, Mt. Eden Rebecca Hambly, Morning Star Kyra McCarty, Mt. Eden Silver Overall 1. Karly Frankel-Newman, Pacific Coast Laura Yelavich, Mt. Eden Brittany O Leary, Pacific Coast Shannon Hoke, Tambourine Makayla Clyne, Mt. Eden Kyra McCarty, Mt. Eden Rebecca Hambly, Morning Star Bronze Compulsories RI 1. Grace Robinson, Pacific Coast - Wyeth, P.Coulter Mackenzie Jassowski, Gold Rush - Falcon, I.Hamar Jacqueline Lobdell, Voila - Falcon, Ingrid Hamar Emily Hogye, Brookside - Hanson, Mona Hogye Nicole Gorman, Monterey Bay - Vinnie, Kristin Olson Leah Sache, Morning Star - Dillenger, C.Conner Robin Todd, Morning Star - Dillenger, Carolyn Conner Lystra Hobby, Tambourine - Tank, Kelley Holly Ruby Robinson, Pacific Coast - Wyeth, P.Coulter Olivia Merino, Tambourine - Tank, Kelley Holly Emmy Weiner, Nu Balance - Rapier 9, Payge Galvin Natasha Fabricant, Pacific Coast - Wyeth, P.Coulter Miranda Prints, Nu Balance - Rapier 9, Payge Galvin Delany Altman, Nu Balance - Rapier 9, Payge Galvin Megan Grove, Phoenix - Belgarion, Danelle Grove Bronze Freestyle RI 1. Emily Hogye, Brookside - Buddy, Mona Hogye Mackenzie Jassowski, Gold Rush - Falcon, I.Hamar Grace Robinson, Pacific Coast - Donatello, P.Coulter Olivia Merino, Tambourine - Tank, Shannon Hoke Ruby Robinson, Pacific Coast - Vinnie, Kristin Olson Jacqueline Lobdell, Voila - Falcon, Ingrid Hamar Robin Todd, Morning Star - Sparticus, C.Conner Leah Sache, Morning Star - Sparticus, C.Conner Lystra Hobby, Tambourine - Tank, Shannon Hoke Natasha Fabricant, Pacific Coast - Vinnie, K.Olson Nicole Gorman, Monterey Bay - Vinnie, Kristin Olson Emmy Weiner, Nu Bal. - Col. Mustard, M.Solorzano Delany Altman, Nu Bal. - Col. Mustard, M.Solorzano Megan Grove, Phoenix - Picasso, Danelle Grove Miranda Prints, Nu Balance - Rapier 9, Payge Galvin Bronze Round I 1. Emily Hogye, Brookside Grace Robinson, Pacific Coast Mackenzie Jassowski, Gold Rush Jacqueline Lobdell, Voila Robin Todd, Morning Star Olivia Merino, Tambourine Ruby Robinson, Pacific Coast Leah Sache, Morning Star Nicole Gorman, Monterey Bay Lystra Hobby, Tambourine Natasha Fabricant, Pacific Coast Emmy Weiner, Nu Balance Delany Altman, Nu Balance Miranda Prints, Nu Balance Megan Grove, Phoenix Bronze Compulsories RII 1. Grace Robinson, Pacific Coast - Wyeth, P.Coulter Mackenzie Jassowski, Gold Rush - Falcon, I.Hamar Nicole Gorman, Monterey Bay - Vinnie, Kristin Olson Emily Hogye, Brookside - Buddy, Mona Hogye Robin Todd, Morning Star - Dillenger, Carolyn Conner Ruby Robinson, Pacific Coast - Vinnie, Kristin Olson Jacqueline Lobdell, Voila - Falcon, Ingrid Hamar Olivia Merino, Tambourine - Sadie, Shannon Hoke Natasha Fabricant, Pacific Coast - Vinnie, K.Olson Leah Sache, Morning Star - Dillenger, C.Conner Lystra Hobby, Tambourine - Sadie, Shannon Hoke Emmy Weiner, Nu Balance - Rapier 9, Payge Galvin Miranda Prints, Nu Balance - Rapier 9, Payge Galvin Delany Altman, Nu Balance - Rapier 9, Payge Galvin Bronze Overall 1. Grace Robinson, Pacific Coast Emily Hogye, Brookside Mackenzie Jassowski, Gold Rush Jacqueline Lobdell, Voila Robin Todd, Morning Star Nicole Gorman, Monterey Bay Ruby Robinson, Pacific Coast Olivia Merino, Tambourine Leah Sache, Morning Star Lystra Hobby, Tambourine Natasha Fabricant, Pacific Coast Emmy Weiner, Nu Balance Delany Altman, Nu Balance Miranda Prints, Nu Balance Continued Vaulting World 29

30 Shannon Hoke with Jewel Robin Todd with Sparticus Nu Balance Team Freestyle with Rapier 9 Vaulting World publishes complete results for all USEF/AVA Recognized classes. Horses and longeurs are included if available. First through third place winners in non-recognized classes are published. The number in parentheses next to the name of the class indicates how many (over 3) participants competed in that class. Region II Championships Is there any doubt that Lola Robinson is having fun? Tristan Martin with Moony s Super Sadie Grace Robinson with Donatello Kristen Kuhn and Julia Plungy All photos of Region II Championships are by Primo Ponies Photography Continued from previous page Copper Comp. (old style) - Women (15) 1. Emily Rose, Monterey Bay Jordyn McCarley, Mt. Edn Kate Morse, Mt. Eden Copper FS - Women (14) 1. Selina Thor, Morning Star Emily Rose, Monterey Bay Jordyn McCarley, Mt. Edn Copper Overall-Women (14) 1. Emily Rose, Monterey Bay Jordyn McCarley, Mt. Edn Kate Morse, Mt. Eden Copper Comp.(old style)-men 1. Nicholas Fujii, Tambourine Copper Freestyle - Men 1. Nicholas Fujii, Tambourine Copper Overall - Men 1. Nicholas Fujii, Tambourine Trot Comp. (old style) - Women (13) 1. Anastasia Zenin, Mt. Eden Giulia Corno, Mt. Eden Tuesday Niess, Tamb Trot Freestyle - Women (13) 1. Giulia Corno, Mt. Eden Piper Frank, Willow Tree Anastasia Zenin, Mt. Eden Trot Overall - Women (13) 1. Giulia Corno, Mt. Eden Anastasia Zenin, Mt. Eden Piper Frank, Willow Tree Trot Comp. (old style) - Men 1. Adrian Lee, Mt. Eden Trot Freestyle - Men 1. Adrian Lee, Mt. Eden Trot Overall - Men 1. Adrian Lee, Mt. Eden Preliminary Trot Comp. (old style) - Women (21) 1. Bali Solorzano, Nu Bal Elle Corbett, Gold Rush Kristen Kuhn, Woodside Prel. Trot FS - Women (21) 1. Josslyn Tonge, Mng Star Elle Corbett, Gold Rush Haley Wood, Starlite Prel. Trot Overall-Women (20) 1. Elle Corbett, Gold Rush Josslyn Tonge, Mng Star Kristen Kuhn, Woodside Prel. Trot Comp. (old style) - Men (4) 1. PJ Solorzano, Nu Bal Tristan Martin, Tamb Cruz Solorzano, Nu Bal Preliminary Trot FS - Men (4) 1. Tristan Martin, Tamb Jesse Traskin, Starlite PJ Solorzano, Nu Bal Pre. Trot Overall - Men (4) 1. Tristan Martin, Tamb PJ Solorzano, Nu Bal Jesse Traskin, Starlite Tiny Tots Comp. (old style) 1. Annika Heeter, Mt. Eden Annika Essig, Willow Tree Tallulah H-Smith,Mt.Eden Tiny Tots Freestyle 1. Annika Essig, Willow Tree Tiny Tots Overall 1. Annika Essig, Willow Tree Phase Events Prel. 2-Phase Team Comp. 1. Mt. Eden - Amadeus, Olivia Swan Diana Thygeson Jordyn McCarley Megan Macinnes Michelle Guo 2. Morning Star, Dillenger, Carolyn Conner Andrea Meislin Robin Todd Selina Thor Alyssa Urban 3. Nu Balance - Rapier 9, Michelle Solorzano Emmy Weiner Miranda Prints Delany Altman Payge Galvin Vaulting World 30

31 Region II Championships Prel. 2-Phase Team Brl FS 1. Mt. Eden Morning Star Nu Balance Prel. 2-Phase Team Overall 1. Mt. Eden Morning Star Nu Balance Trot 2-Phase Team Comp. (old style) 1. Willow Tree Morning Star Trot 2-Phase Team Barrel FS 1. Willow Tree Morning Star Trot 2-Phase Team Overall 1. Willow Tree Barrel Events Open Team Barrel Freestyle 1. Nu Balance Tambourine Trot Team Barrel Freestyle 1. Nu Balance Tambourine Open Triples 1. L.Sache/S.Thor/J.Tonge, Morning Star K.Morse/C.Morse/E.Ioannou, Mt. Eden Trot Triples 1. A.Lee/Molly H-S/G.Corno, Mt. Eden Open Doubles 1. Alyssa Urban/Andrea Meislin, Morning Star Preliminary Doubles (11) 1. Jordyn McCarley/Michelle Guo, Mt. Eden Miranda Prints/Delany Altman, Nu Balance Kristen Kuhn/Julia Plungy, Woodside Trot/Canter Doubles (11) 1. Leah Sache/Josslyn Tonge, Morning Star Brigitte Baradat/Piper Frank, Morning Star Shannon Hoke/Arilyn Martin, Tambourine Trot Doubles (4) 1. Olivia Fioretti/Samantha Mc- Cabe, Willow Tree Jillian Hoglan/Savanah Hoglan, Mt. Eden Michele Stahler/Anastasia Zenin, Mt. Eden Preliminary Trot Doubles (4) 1. Tuesday Niess/Jenna Bell, Tambourine Tristan Martin/Arilyn Martin, Tambourine Jasmine Love/Diana Trueblood, Tambourine Prel. Barrel FS - Women (12) 1. Emily Rose, Monterey Bay Emily Hogye, Brookside Nicole Gorman, Monterey Bay Preliminary Barrel FS - Men 1. Nicholas Fujii, Tambourine Trot Barrel FS - Women (14) 1. Elise Owen, Foxgrove Molly H-Smith, Mt. Eden Piper Frank, Willow Tree Trot Barrel Freestyle - Men 1. Adrian Lee, Mt. Eden Prel. Trot Brl FS - Women (21) 1. Emily Hallett, Starlite Kristen Kuhn, Woodside Haley Wood, Starlite Prel. Trot Barrel FS - Men (4) 1. Cruz Solorzano, Nu Bal Tristan Martin, Tamb Jesse Traskin, Starlite Tiny Tots Barrel Freestyle 1. Annika Heeter, Mt. Eden Tallulah H-Smith, Mt. Edn Annika Essig, Willow Tree Musicial Interp. Barrel FS (5) 1. Emily Hogye, Brookside Emily Rose, Monterey Bay Nicole Gorman, Monterey Bay AMERICAN VAULTING ASSOCIATION DIRECTORY National Office: 8205 Santa Monica Blvd., #1-288, West Hollywood, CA nationaloffice@americanvaulting.org Office Hrs: M/W/Th/F - 8am-noon; Tue. 8-10am/2-4pm PST Ph: 323/ , Fx: 323/ AVA BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS AVA PRESIDENT - Sheri Benjamin 408/ , sbenjamin@americanvaulting.org EXEC. VP - Kelley Holly 707/ , tambourine-farm@worldnet.att.net VP DEVELOPMENT - Rick Vanvranken , vanvrank@yahoo.com VP MEMBERSHIP - Julie Divita , enjplus4@gmail.com VP COMPETITIONS - Linda Bibbler 650/ , lbibbler@gmail.com VP EDUCATION - Wendy Ware 503/ , wenware@gmail.com TREASURER - Jan F. Garrod 408/ , jan@garrodfarms.com EXEC. SECTY - Robin Bowman 303/ , thebowmans4@msn.com Jodyn McCarley and Michelle Guo BOARD MEMBERS Jessica Ballenger, Megan Benjamin, Carol Beutler, Bill Brown, Rosie Brown, Merry Cole, Suzanne Detol, Priscilla G. Faulkner, Katie Flannagan, Sydney Frankel, Rick Hawthorne, Virginia Hawthorne, Cambry Kaylor, Devon Maitozo, Yossi Martonovich, Amy McCune, Marianne Rose, Bob Weber REGIONAL SUPERVISORS: I - Connie Geisler 909/ , connie_geisler@hotmail.com; II - Fran Hoke 707/ , hokes3@sbcglobal.net; III - Penny Maydak 503/ , pennymaydak@freightliner.com; IV - Jodi Rinard 303/ , chestnutvaulter@yahoo.com; IX - Alison Gieschen 856/ , alison_gieschen@yahoo.com; X - Jane Egger 269/ , jegger@epowerc.net AVA STAFF NATIONAL OFFICE MANAGER: Craig Coburn 323/ , nationaloffice@americanvaulting.org VAULTING WORLD EDITOR: Marianne Rose 408/ , marianne_rose@worldnet.att.net COMMITTEE CHAIRS AND SPECIAL PROGRAM DIRECTORS ALUMNI: Mike Sisul , msisul@yahoo.com ANNUAL MEETING: Penny Maydak , pajamas14@hotmail.net AVA BLAST: Lynn Stevens , lynnstevens@sbcglobal.net AVA HIGH POINT: Toni Amoroso 805/ , canyonvltr@yahoo.com AWARDS: Carol Beutler 650/ , cbeutler@sbcglobal.net ATHLETES COUNCIL (Co-Chairs): Megan Benjamin 408/ , megan.benjamin@gmail.com/jessica Ballenger 831/ , balvaulter@yahoo.com COMPETITIONS SECTY: Suzanne Detol 503/ , sdetol@aol.com CONSTITUTION/BYLAWS: Amy McCune , amymccune@bellsouth.net EDUCATION: Wendy Ware 503/ , wenware@gmail.com FRIENDSHIP TEAM: Priscilla G. 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Ashton Moore 408/ , jmoore@osierlea.com TECHNICAL ADVISOR FOR THERAPEUTIC VAULTING: Rick/Virginia Hawthorne 818/ , vvvrick@ca.rr.com TECHNICAL COMMITTEE CHAIR: Suzanne Detol 503/ , sdetol@aol.com TRADESHOWS: Jan Weber 978/ , janmweber@gmail.com VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION: Carol Beutler 650/ , cbeutler@sbcglobal.net WEBSITE: Eileen Jassowski , eej@primoponies.com FEI Vaulting Comm. Chair: Emma Seely 408/ , emmaseely@sbcglobal.net USEF/Dir. of Vaulting: Pam Lane 908/ , plane@usef.org USEF Vaulting High Perf. Com. Chair: Linda Bibbler 650/ , lbibbler@gmail.com USEF Vaulting High Performance Committee Vice Chair: Craig Coburn 323/ , nationaloffice@americanvaulting.org USEF Board Member: Linda Bibbler 650/ , lbibbler@gmail.com USEF Board/Elected Athlete: Devon Maitozo 818/ , devomai@mac.com USEF Youth Council Member.: Megan Benjamin 408/ , megan.benjamin@gmail.com USEF Vaulting Tech. Committee Co-Chairs: Craig Coburn 323/ , nationaloffice@americanvaulting.org; Suzanne Detol 503/ , sdetol@aol.com USET Foundation Executive Director: Bonnie Jenkins 908/ , bjenkins@uset.org Vaulting World 31

32 AMERICAN VAULTING ASSOCIATION 8205 Santa Monica Blvd. #1-288 West Hollywood, CA CALENDAR OF VAULTING EVENTS 2009 Oct 24 Woodside Vaulters Fall Fest - Saratoga, CA. Contact Linda Bibbler: lbibbler@gmail.com Oct 25 Mt. Eden s Halloween Fest - Saratoga, CA. Contact Marianne Rose: marianne_rose@worldnet. att.net Nov 7 (7-11am PST) AVA Board Conference Call Meeting. Contact Robin Bowman: thebowmans4@ msn.com Nov 7-8 Region I Championships - Vaulting in Vegas, Las Vegas, NV. Contact Connie Geisler: connie_geisler@hotmail.com Nov. 21 Region II Clinics/Dinner/Awards - Petaluma, CA. Contact Carol Beutler: cbeutler@sbcglobal.net Nov Northwest Vaulting Conference - Chilliwack, BC, Canada. Contact Barb Schmidt: 2010 Jan CVI** Leipzig, Germany. Contact Pam Lane: plane@usef.org Feb 6 or 13 Tambourine Barrel Fest - Petaluma, CA. Contact Kelley Holly: tambourine-farm@worldnet.att.net Mar 4-7 AVA Annual Meeting, Portland, OR. Contact Penny Maydak: pajamas14@hotmail.com Apr 2-4 CVI*,** Saumur, France. Contact Pam Lane: plane@usef.org Apr 2-4 CVI*, ** Pratoni del Vivaro, Italy. Contact Pam Lane: plane@usef.org May CVI*,** Stadl Pura, Austria. Contact Pam Lane: plane@usef.org May Garrod s Spring Classic, Saratoga, CA. Contact Marianne Rose: marianne_rose@worldnet.att.ne May CVI*,** Wiesbaden, Germany. Contact Pam Lane: plane@usef.org Jun 5-6 Woodside Spring Fest - Portola Valley, CA. Contact Linda Bibbler: lbibbler@gmail.com Jun CVI*,** Canada - Chilliwack, BC, Canada. Contact Barb Schmidt: Jun CVI*,** Krumke, Germany. Contact Pam Lane: plane@usef.org Jul 3-4 Region IX Championships - Lexington, VA. Contact Elizabeth Brigham: embpony4@aol.com Jul 8-11 Region II Championships - Grass Valley, CA. Contact K.Holly: tambourine-farm@worldnet.att.net Jul 9-11 CVI*,** Aachen, Germany. Contact Pam Lane: plane@usef.org Jul 29-Aug1 USEF/AVA National Champs, Santa Barbara, CA. Contact Linda Bibbler: lbibbler@gmail.com Sep 25-Oct 10 WEG Lexington, KY. Contact Pam Lane: plane@usef.org Oct CVI*,** Salzburg, Austria. Contact Pam Lane: plane@usef.org Oct CVI*,** Kiel, Germany. Contact Pam Lane: plane@ usef.org Oct 23 Mt. Eden s Halloween Fest, Saratoga, CA. Contact Marianne Rose: marianne_rose@worldnet.att.net