Barb. VADA/Nova, Inc Newsletter Volume 40 Issue 1 January In This Issue.. Happy 2011

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1 VADA/Nova, Inc Newsletter Volume 40 Issue 1 January 2011 Enter at A Happy 2011 A new year, new show season, new tests.. Welcome to Looking back over 2010, I m certainly ready for a new year-at least in terms of weather. We had the blizzards in February, the drought and endless 90 o days this summer, and below normal temperatures for December. At least we had a lovely fall but it didn t last long enough (never does). VADA/Nova has the 2011 show season in place. We have seven schooling shows, three licensed shows and two breed shows on the calendar. Also, once again, we ll be hosting the USDF/Youth Team competition in July. You ll find the dates on the calendar page in this issue along with the prize list for our first schooling show on March 20. Remember that our schooling shows tend to fill before the closing date so when you choose the shows you d like to attend, get your entry in shortly after the opening date. If you re not already aware, there have been some major changes to the 2011 dressage tests for Intro through 4th level. First of all, there are only 3 tests per level. We ve adjusted our year-end award requirements to reflect that. One special note on the Intro tests. USDF has added a Test C which contains canter work. The Board was in agreement concerning what to do about year end awards and decided that Test C would be optional. Test B is required, both for awards and to qualify for the Championship schooling show. You may submit Test C if you choose. This is for VADA/Nova only. Requirements for year end awards for VADA state may differ so be sure to check your Purplebook when you receive it in February or March. Secondly, the collective marks have been broken down so now there are 6 marks instead of 4. The collectives for Intro are different from Training-4th so you ll want to familiarize yourself with all the changes. Some people have had trouble finding the new tests. Whinny Widgets has published the new pocket tests and I just ordered mine from Dressage Extensions. You can also order a complete booklet from USEF. There is a link on our web site, Click on Event Info then calendar, and scroll down to New Tests for However, if you re going to attend the banquet in January, we plan on selling the booklets at cost-no shipping to pay!!! So what does the new year hold for Ziggy and me? We had a late start showing this past season. Due to a variety of reasons, we didn t get out until September. While we had some respectable scores, there are several areas that we definitely need to work on-the canter depart and the stretchy/ chewy circle in particular. I m going to take my time and stay at Training level this year. If we make improvements at schooling shows, who knows, maybe we ll give a licensed show a try in September. I ve got my homework all mapped out for the winter. Happy New Year everyone. Hope to see you at some of the VADA/Nova activities. Barb In This Issue.. VADA IS A USDF GROUP MEMBER ORGANIZATION. THEIR MEMBERS ARE AUTOMATICALLY USDF GROUP MEMBERS. Publication Deadline in Piaffe & Passage is the 20th. VADA/Nova WEB SITE: Membership Applications should be sent to Barbara Pickering PO Box 354 Haymarket, VA All other inquires should be sent to: VADA/Nova Inc., P.O.Box 398 Hamilton, Va., Minutes from December Board meeting Year End Awards and photos Above and Beyond volunteers VADA/Nova Silent Auction and Banquet information Member of the Month VADA State awards luncheon VADA/Nova March schooling show prize list and entry VADA State November minutes Calendar of Events Classified ads

2 VADA/NOVA BOARD MEETINGS All VADA/Nova Board of Directors meetings are open to the general membership; the Board welcomes any visitors. The meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7:30 PM at Morven Park International Equestrian Center (in the classroom next to the lounge ). For directions, you may contact any of the Board members or go to our website at and click on Shows There you will find a link with directions to Morven Park VADA/Nova Officers President ~ Alison Head V. President ~ Barb Pickering Secretary ~ Diann Landau Treasurer ~ Carolyn Dilly Jackson Board of Directors Laura Celia lcelia@vadanova.org Donna Gatchell dgatchell@vadanova.org Jessie Ginsburg sardburg@aol.com Judy Grass jgrass@vadanova.org Alison Head lookingglassfarm@mac.com ahead@vadanova.org Joanne Hodges jhodges@vadanova.org Dilly Jackson cjackson@vadanova.org Sheli King mking@vadanova.org Michelle Lachner BLach15736@aol.com Diann Landau dlandau@vadanova.org Laurel Minnick lminnick@vadanova.org Melissa Palmer mpalmer@vadanova.org Barbara Pickering goldenmorgan@verizon.net bpickering@vadanova.org Barbara Pratt bpratt@vadanova.org Laura Serkes lserkes@vadanova.org Nancy Stover stovnan@aol.com Holly Wilmoth hwilmoth@vadanova.org Rebecca Woodward-Davis rwoodwarddavis@vadanova.org Web Sites: VADA/Nova VADA State Region 1 Newsletter Advertising Rates (updated for 2011) Please send payment with ads, as there is no billing. Make checks payable to VADA/Nova, Inc. Classified ads are 40 words or less. Ads will not be accepted otherwise. Please type or print clearly if you don t have , and submit no more than two ads at a time. If space allows we will run additional ads.other ads must be camera ready. (Camera ready: Copy is black on white paper. Embossed business cards and colored ink do not copy well.) Or, you may send a file attachment in Word or Publisher. Classified 2 issues FREE for Members 2 issues/$15 for Non-members Classifieds will automatically be listed on our web site All other ad rates are the same for Members or Nonmembers : Business Card Ad $60/year 1/4 Page Ad (5 x 3.75) $25/month 1/2 Page Ad (5x7.5) $45/month FulI Page Ad (10x7.5) $75/month 20% discount for 1/4, 1/2 or full page ads that run a full year *There will be a charge of $20 if your ad is not camera ready and needs to be put together or redesigned* Deadline is the 20th of the month. Send to: Barbara Pickering, PO Box 354, Haymarket, Va., Phone: goldenmorgan@verizon.net

3 PRELIMINARY SUMMARY MINUTES VADA/Nova Board Meeting December 13, 2010 Morven Park Lounge We gathered at 6:30 PM for our holiday pot luck. The business portion of the meeting was called to order at 7:35 PM and lasted until 9:30 PM. Members of both Boards were present. Sixteen of a possible 18 Board members were present. Two were excused. Treasurer s Report: The Tax return for 2009 has been filed and the 1099s are in process. The balance of the regular account is $22, and that of the Special account is $9, Officers: We elected Alison Head- President, Barb Pickering- Vice President, Dilly Jackson-Treasurer, and Diann Landau Secretary as our officers for VADA Representatives: Alison and Jessie are completing two year terms. Sheli was elected to a new two year term. Joanne Hodges expressed interest in being the alternate. Clinics and Education: Alison bought an on the levels DVD/video which we will use for a clinic sometime in March We are exploring a February clinic at Morven Park Equine Clinic. Schooling Shows: Identifying judges for these shows is almost complete. Membership: As of December 13, there are 165 members for This is down from this time last year, by about 30. Applications seem to come in bunches one bunch came after the December newsletter with its red reminder label was sent. Newsletter: Barb circulated a calculation of expenses of the past year which showed the average cost per issue to be $1.72. The next meeting is January 10, 2011, at 7:30 PM. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Stover, Secretary. Note I will not be Secretary in the New Year. I have loved doing this wonderful job and believe it time someone else had a chance. I m glad Diann is eager to take it on. Committees: We reviewed and adjusted the list of committees, and their membership. Policies and Procedures: We were encouraged to review this manual and to submit any needed updates. Licensed Shows: We reviewed information on all contracts made so far. Dianne Boyd is preparing the prize list and also copying the new tests. We will use colors for our tests, although this is not required. We are considering a suggestion that we hold a few classes the Friday afternoon of the June show, in addition to the warm up classes for the Young Horse classes. Banquet: Language proposed regarding postponement due to weather was accepted by the venue. It was suggested that we raffle off baskets, as they do at the USDF Convention. There are ideas for door prizes. Holly is in charge of the silent auction, and will start pressing for donations right after the holidays. Jessie will MC. Year End Awards: Compiling these is completed. Ribbons and Prizes: Hodges sale starts the first of the year, so we will be able to take advantage of this for the Banquet as well as our shows. Above and Beyond Awards: We approved additional hours for three people. We reviewed the proposed gifts, and approved funds to purchase them. Scholarships: The committee reported that there were seven strong candidates, and that they wished to award two scholarships on the basis of volunteer time. The Board approved this decision.

4 VADA/Nova 2010 Year End Awards Schooling Shows Introductory Level-Sr 1. Claire Firebaugh Bonsai Katherine Coviello Manzini Robin Floyd Royal Laura Mahoney MD Grace E Kathleen Giusti Diamond Weasel Diann Landau Mithrandir Judith Grass Pajana vom Rosenhof Introductory Level-Jr 1. Allison Reichel Pippa Training Level-Sr 1. Kathryn Bennett Just Georgie Jeanne Binder Custers Run Malena Brisbois Amadeus Kristen Elliott Royal Secret Barbara Pickering Ziggy Barbara Zulick Doc s Movin EZ Training Level-Jr 1. Alexandra Jackson Bordeaux s Burgundy Allison Reichel Pippa Chelsea Gabriel Skip s Lucky Spirit Shannon Bailey Lady In Red (Jasmine) Madison Stuck Atwood TZT First Level-Sr 1. Kathleen Kelly Figaro HP Karen Baillie L.H. Jitterbug (Lucy) Bob Clements Rosebud Second Level-Sr 1. Susan Morrison Ming Dynasty III Kathy Mathers Elfe Jenny Spain Graystone Second Level-Jr 1. Laurel Minnick Artagon Third Level-Sr 1. Jennifer Moran Cadence Terry Lockhart Mondeuse Candy Allen Echo Alisha Ames Herbsnacht Lise Katz In Like Finn Fourth Level-Sr 1. Debbie Marriott Rataxes Musical Freestyle 1. Barbara Zulick Voodoo Jennifer Cejpek Daring Dallas Robin Dannels Baltic Native Licensed Shows Training Level-Sr 1. Brandi Benedict Shakira Jaclyn Sicoli Rohsalina Jenny Spain Turnaround Tony Jeanne Binder Custers Run Anna Mitchell Revs GoGo Dancer Training Level-Jr 1. Alexandra Jackson Bordeaux s Burgundy Lynn-Marie Bowie Lagerfeld RS Madison Stuck Atwood TZT First Level-Sr 1. Kathleen Kelly Figaro HP Maribeth Wells Milano Melinda Freckleton Tenacity Second Level-Sr 1. Donna Gatchell Fedora Kathy Mathers Elfe Anne Harrington That Darn Houdini Second Level-Jr 1. Jennifer Foulon Ferrero Laurel Minnick Artagon Third Level-Sr 1. Donna Gatchell Gibson Candy Allen Echo Sonya Hunt Aliea Third Level-Jr 1. Jennifer Foulon Ferrero Fourth Level-Sr 1. Alison Head Remarkable Prix St. Georges-Sr 1. Holly Wilmoth Silco Intermediaire I 1. Donna Gatchell Contessa Carolyn Jackson Salvador Dali Elizabeth Thorsey Paco Rabanne Grand Prix-Sr 1. Melanie Pai (owner) Ikaros Para-Equestrian-Sr 1. Kim Decker Dashers Destiny Tests for 4/5/6 year olds 1. Melanie Pai (owner) Devotion Melanie Pai (owner) Fernando 73.5 In Hand/Breed 1. Lauren Dearlove All Spice D Alison Head Range Rover LGF Alison Head Primrose LGF Michelle King MaxMara Musical Freestyle 1. Sonya Hunt Aliea Alison Head Belvedere Para-Equestrian Musical Freestyle 1. Kim Decker Dashers Destiny

5 VADA/Nova Special Awards for 2010 Grace and Harmony Schooling Show Award-Sponsored by Marguerite Teska Morgan Pines Farm Schooling Show Award-Sponsored by Barb and Doug Pickering We combined these two awards this year as there was a tie Claire Firebaugh and Bonsai Allison Reichel and Pippa High Score Musical Freestyle Award-Sponsored by Leigh Ann Hazel-Grough and Hartsong Farm Licensed shows: Maribeth Wells and Milano Schooling shows: Barbara Zulick and Voodoo Mare Challenge-Sponsored by Kristen P. Brown USEF level: Brandi Benedict and Shakira FEI level: Donna Gatchell and Contessa Elder Statesman-Sponsored by Kathleen Parkins Licensed shows: Anne Harrington and That Darn Houdini Schooling shows: Debbie Marriott and Rataxes Lady Patrick Award-Sponsored by Nancy Stover Katherine Coviello and Manzini Rite This Time-Sponsored by Laureen Megan Kathy Mathers and Elfe Millenium Farm Award-Sponsored by Louise Cotulla Jenny Spain and Turnaround Tony Appaloosa Sport Horse-Sponsored by the Appaloosa Sport Horse Association Anna Mitchell and Revs GoGo Dancer Marefield Meadows Perpetual Trophy Devotion owned by Melanie Pai Col. Albert Cowper Smith Memorial Trophy-Sponsored by Chris Rush and Fair Winds Farm Lauren Dearlove and All Spice D Highest Average Adult Amateur Award-Sponsored by Michelle and Al King USEF level: Kathleen Kelly and Figaro HP FEI level: Elizabeth Thorsey and Paco Rabanne 5 Challenger Award-Sponsored by Mary Lou Sullivan Licensed shows: Kim Decker Schooling shows: Megan Giusti Tanks Thanks-Sponsored by Mary Lou Sullivan Board member: Michelle King Non-Board Member: The Morris Family (Karoline, Peyton and Ed) Trainer of the Year-Sponsored by Jessie Ginsburg Donna Gatchell

6 2010 Year End Award Photo Gallery Alex Jackson/Bordeaux s Burgundy Training Level-Licensed and Schooling shows (photo by Pics of You) Anna Mitchell/Revs GoGo Dancer Training Level-Licensed shows Appaloosa Sport Horse Award (photo by Danielle Delapp) Kim Decker/Dashers Destiny Para-Equestrian-Licensed shows Para-Equestrian MFS-Licensed shows Challenger Award Jenny Spain/Graystone Second Level-Schooling shows

7 Kathryn Bennett/Just Georgie Training Level-Schooling shows Diann Landau/Mithrandir Introductory Level-Schooling shows (photo by Pics of You) Laura Mahoney/MD Grace E Introductory Level-Schooling shows Robin Dannels/Baltic Native MFS-Schooling shows Jennifer Moran/Cadence Third Level-Schooling shows Alison Head/Remarkable Fourth Level-Licensed shows (photo by Pics of You)

8 Judith Grass/Pajana vom Rosenhof Introductory Level-Schooling shows (photo by Pics of You) Melinda Freckleton/Tenacity First Level-Licensed shows (photo by Pics of You) Sonya Hunt/Aliea MFS-Licensed shows (photo by WNC photography) Jenny Spain/Turnaround Tony Training Level-Licensed shows Millenium Farm Award (photo by Pics of You) Barbara Pickering/Ziggy Training Level-Schooling shows

9 Laurel Minnick/Artagon Second Level-Licensed and Schooling shows (photo by Pics of You) Allison Reichel/Pippa Introductory and Training levels-schooling shows Looking Glass Farm congratulates winners of VADA/Nova Year End Awards Performance Winners: Dilly Jackson and Salvador Dali Reserve Champion, Intermediaire I (Licensed) Alex Jackson and Bordeaux s Burgundy Champion, Junior Training Level (Licensed and Schooling) Alison Head and Remarkable Champion 4th Level (Licensed) Alison Head and Belvedere Reserve Champion, USDF MFS (Licensed) Breed Show Winners: MaxMara (Michelle King) Range Rover LGF (LGF Sport Horses) Primrose LGF (LGF Sport Horses) MaxMara owned by Michelle King In Hand/Breed-Licensed shows (photo by Pics of You) Don t lose time this winter-be ready for Spring! Lesson slots available. Possibility for one training stall opening in the Spring! Contact Alison at lookingglassfarm@mac.com

10 VADA/Nova would like you to take note of the following people who have gone Above and Beyond in their volunteer efforts. We will recognize them at our Annual Banquet and present them with a small gift of appreciation. THANK YOU!!! Grand Prix (40 or more hours) Intermediaire (20-36 hours) Prix St. Georges (12-16 hours) Candy Allen Larry Allen Jeanne Binder Dianne Boyd Kathy Bruner Laura Celia* Dan Conant Louise Cotulla Donna Gatchell* Jessie Ginsburg* Judy Grass* Anne Harrington Alison Head* Dilly Jackson* Al King Sheli King* Patty Knight BJ Lachner Michelle Lachner* Diann Landau Angela Minnick Karoline Morris Peyton Morris Barb Pickering* Barbara Pratt* Kathleen Ramey Nancy Stover* Marguerite Teska Holly Wilmoth* Rebecca Woodward-Davis* * denotes Board member Erin Andrews Gary Binder Gerry Celia Bob Clements Anna Cochrane Trish Conk Elizabeth Cummings Robin Dannels Rachel DeMarcus Darcy Farley Jennifer Gerber Kathleen Giusti Joanne Hodges Alex Jackson Debbie Marriott Carol Miller Don Minnick Laurel Minnick Julie Molchany Nancy Noble Doug Pickering Maria Ross Sally Summerall Susan Whitmire Bob Whitmire Barbara Zulick Thank you everyone! Sonja Adams Alex Austin Karen Baillie Bill Boyd Linda Bramblett Jennifer Cejpek Karen Conk Stephanie Corum Kathy Curtis Ed DeRosa Trisha DeRosa Julianna Everett Melinda Freckleton Chelsea Gabriel Jan Garlitz Caleb Gatchell Simon Gatchell Ken Hinman Lori Kaminski Lise Katz Kathy Lantz Terry Lockhart Laura Mahoney Jamie Martell Kate McPartlan Laureen Megan Vicki Middleton Anna Mitchell Kate Molchany Jennifer Moran Anne Moss Amber Post Marline Riehle Kathy Schweitzer Julia Shawn Geri Shea Melanie Sloyer Jenny Spain Beverly Thomas Elizabeth Thorsey Jennifer Whitcomb Laurie Zimmerman

11 VADA/Nova Silent Auction ITEMS NEEDED! YOU ARE NEEDED!! Greetings All VADA/Nova Members! Each year at the awards banquet, members and others have an opportunity to bid on great gifts and services, with the auction proceeds going to support VADA/Nova member clinics and educational activities Examples of items donated to past auctions include: Things for Your Horse! -Riding Lessons -Tack -Equipment -Treats & Home Baked Goodies! -Blankets, Coolers & Fleeces -Accessories -Gift Certificates For Services Such As Veterinary, Massage, Dentistry, Etc. -Barn/Tack Room Décor Items -Portraits Things for You! -Restaurant Gift Certificates -Artwork -Jewelry -Professional Photography Sessions -Vacation Get-Aways -Clothing -Haircuts/Beauty/Spa Products & Services -Accessories For People And Pets -Gift Certificates For Services Such As Oil Changes/Lubes, Detailing, etc -Kids Items We d like to ask for your help to make the auction A Great Success! Please consider asking a local business or service for a donation for an item or two such as that described above, (or something else not on this list!) to be included in the auction. Or if you have something you d like to donate, (a duplicate gift?... something the wrong size?...the wrong color?...) Donors are provided with an acknowledgement letter for their donation toward VADA/Nova, a 501(c)4 organization. You can contact Holly Wilmoth at hwilmoth@vadanova.org or If you come to the banquet and silent auction to bid on the wonderful items available, please be sure to bring your CHECKBOOK or CASH to pay for silent auction items. Thank you for your help to make the silent auction a great success! Signed, Alison Head Alison Head President Signed, Sheli King Sheli King Banquet Coordinator Signed, Holly Wilmoth Holly Wilmoth Silent Auction Coordinator

12 If you would like to volunteer, contact Sheli King at or VADA / Nova Silent Auction, Awards Presentations and Volunteer Acknowledgements Saturday, January 22, :30 p.m. River Creek Country Club Olympic Blvd. Leesburg, VA Dinner - Cash Bar Feel free to bring a guest Directions to River Creek Country Club Olympic Blvd. Heading West on Rte 7 towards Leesburg, exit Right onto River Creek Parkway. Follow River Creek Parkway for approximately 2 miles to the entrance on the Right for River Creek. Turn Right onto Olympic Blvd and proceed to the guard gate. Tell the guard you are here for the VADA/Nova banquet. Once thru the gate, proceed on Olympic Blvd directly to the Club. Heading East on Rte 7 out of Leesburg, exit on Right onto ramp at River Creek Parkway (Wegman s will be on your right hand side). Turn Left at stop light and continue for approximately 2 miles to the entrance on the Right for River Creek. Turn Right onto Olympic Blvd and proceed to the guard gate. Tell the guard you are here for the VADA/Nova banquet. Once thru the gate, proceed on Olympic Blvd directly to the Club. Items for the Silent Auction are now being collected! Contact Holly Wilmoth if you have something to donate at or hwilmoth@vadanova.org. Once you pass through the gate proceed approximately 1.5 miles on Olympic Blvd to the club house (where Olympic Blvd ends). Parking is on the right hand side.

13 Menu for the VADA/Nova Banquet Saturday, January 22, 2011 Cash Bar Family style Italian Dinner includes the following: Caesar Salad Chicken Parmesan Pasta Primavera Meat Lasagna Asparagus Garlic Bread Cheesecake Iced Tea/Coffee Cost: $45 per person Children s menu under 12 years old :$20 If you have dietary restrictions, please contact Sheli King at or amking91@verizon.net I / We will be attending the VADA/Nova Banquet at River Creek Country Club, Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. Name Check if a Member In the event of bad weather please indicate an emergency contact: phone # Ticket Price: Payment enclosed: adults will attend X $45 = $ Personal Check $ children (under 12) X $20 = $ Total Due $ VADA/Nova Bucks $ Total paid $ Make checks payable to VADA/Nova Inc. Please indicate 2011 Banquet in the memo on your check. Mail this reservation form along with your check / VADA/Nova Bucks to: Sheli King Allder School Rd Purcellville, VA To ensure your reservation - all checks and VADA/Nova Bucks must be received by January 14, 2011

14 ANTARÈS SELLIER FRANCE Proud Sponsor of the Virginia Dressage Association, Northern Virginia Chapter, Inc. Antarès Sellier France offers beautifully hand-crafted French leather products including custom saddles, bridles, girths and stirrup leathers. Antarès also makes a stylish helmet that comes in standard or custom colors. Six lucky VADA/Nova members will win Antarès products during the 2010 show series!

15 Member of the Month We start off 2011 with VADA/Nova member Anne Harrington. Anne has been a member for about 5 years and currently resides in Fairfax City. Her horse, That Darn Houdini is boarded nearby. Houdini, who Anne has owned for nine years, is an 18 year old off the track Thoroughbred currently showing Second Level. She says he really enjoys his work and seems to enjoy showing off for his buddies. Houdini has a great personality and is a bit of a goof, which endears him to all her fellow boarders who have nicknamed him " The Energizer Bunny"! They hope to show Third level soon. As a horse crazy kid without access to any horses, Anne grew up and attended St.Lawrence University, where she got to ride within the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association. She began her riding with English equitation and later was exposed to dressage. When she worked for the State Department, she lived all over and had access to some really great trainers and riders. Now Anne works for the Department of Energy and runs the world's largest nuclear non-proliferation program. She has been actively working on the non-proliferation issue for over 20 years. This new job requires a lot of travel, but Anne seems very organized and good at planning for time in the saddle. Houdini is ridden once a week by a friend at the barn, and Anne tries to schedule her trips so she can still ride up to 5 days a week! When she isn't working or riding Anne enjoys playing with her dog Indy, photography, and cooking. Her favorite volunteer position is scribing. Although you don't get to see much, she says she really learns what judges are looking for and takes that information home to work on with Houdini. Anne and Houdini Boarding at Bright Moon Farm Located near Winchester, VA Minutes from Rts. 81, 7 and 50 Indoor and outdoor rings Trails 12 x 12 stalls w/ fans Wash stall w/ hot and cold water Tack room for boarders w/ heat and AC Caretakers live on property Dressage and eventing lessons available $450/month karen@brightmooneventing.com

16 VADA Annual Awards Banquet Sunday, February 6, 2011 Doubletree Hotel 990 Hilton Heights Road Charlottesville, VA Reception starts at 11 am with sit down lunch beginning at noon $25 per person Banquet reservations must be received by January 25 th, 2011 Remember to bring items for the Chapter Grant Silent Auction! For more information and a complete list of awards, check out the website. Lunch will consist of salad, vegetable, rice or potato (hotel choice, not yours), entree and dessert. Entrée Choices London Broil Madagascar- Marinated flank steak with green peppercorn brandy sauce Grilled Florida Thyme Chicken- Served with an orange demi-glace and herbs Vegetable Collage- Grilled Portobello, Italian broiled tomato, spinach almond wild rice pilaf, roasted red potatoes and a side of chef s choice seasonal vegetable accompaniment. Name(s) of attendees Entree choice Contact address Contact Phone/ (important in case of inclement weather) Total number of people X $25 = Amount enclosed Interested in volunteering at the banquet? YES/NO Send your check and reservation form to: Alison Douglas Halcyon Way Prince George, VA (804) cell (804) ext 1114 work adouglas@fasmart.com

17 2011 VADA/Nova Schooling Show Show Date: March 20, 2011 Opening Date: January 20, 2011 Entry Due: March 7, 2011 Place: Morven Park, Leesburg, VA Manager: Jessie Ginsburg Secretary: Joanne Hodges Kings Crossing Terr Ashburn, VA Judge: Jaralyn Gibson-Finn (L Graduate) Directions: From Beltway/I495: West on Rt. 7 to Leesburg. Take Rt. 15 Bypass north for 2.5 miles. Turn left onto Rt. 740 (Tutt Road). One half mile, turn left into Morven Park driveway. From Fredericksburg and I-95: North to I-495 toward Dulles Airport. Exit onto Rt. 7 West. Follow directions above. From Warrenton: North on Rt. 29 to Rt. 15. Turn left onto Rt. 15 and continue to Leesburg. Take Rt. 15 bypass north. Follow directions above. Phone # to reach management team on the day of the show only: entry form on next page

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25 Highlights of the VADA Board Meeting via teleconference November 11, 2010 Members Present: Alison Douglas (Central), Tina Longaker (Charlottesville), Sheli King (NOVA), Jane Palmer (ShenVADA), Robyn Nunnally (SVDA), Anne Draine (Central/NEVADA), Jessie Ginsburg (NOVA), Alison Head (NOVA), Janet Brown (SWAVDA), Beth Rippel (SVDA), Angela Stanaway (VADA-NE), Tracey Smith-Oliver (SWAVADA), Judith Harroun-Lord (ShenVADA), Tammy Hryczaniuk (Fredericksburg) Other members present: Dianne Boyd (NOVA) Meeting was called to order at 8:00 pm. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved as submitted. Memberships- Beth reported that we had 878 members at year end. Treasurer s report- Combined bank balances are $143,374. Still waiting on final numbers for BLM as all the expenses have not been entered yet. BLM update- Preliminary P&L shows 25k in profits. Title sponsor was happy. There were a couple of accidents- one requiring transport. Show went well and was staffed properly. Volunteer Hours-Jessie Ginsburg made the motion and Tammy Hryczaniuk seconded that volunteer hours are transferable among members. However, hours for VIP awards are not transferrable and must be earned by the person submitting them Clinic- 24 th- Fairfax Races will be at the same time. Lunch will be ordered on the form and will be from Panera. Alison Douglas made the motion and it was seconded by Anne Draine that pricing for VADA members $15 for auditing per day, $25 for both days with lunch. Non-member VADA $30 per day,$50 for both days with lunch. Alison Head is in charge of rider selection and pricing. Cost of stabling is tbd. Bred in Virginia was suggested with a good response from the Board. The VADA will sponsor in 2011: AA, Trainer s and Bred in Virginia. Jessie Ginsburg is going to provide a list of new awards for board contemplation for 2012 and beyond. Opportunity Classes- Alison Douglas made the motion and Sheli King seconded the motion that Opportunity Classes will have their own awards category. It will be one award for all levels, all riders, one award. The number of scores a rider submits will be the same as licensed show awards. The financial committee report was tabled to a later meeting. The USDF Region 1 meeting was attended by Alison Head and Sheli King. NJ will be hosting the Adult Team in 2011 if they can get the facility. Discussion regarding scholarships subsidized by VADA revolved around chapter grants and will be evaluated on an annual basis. The idea of a 3 day clinic for 2012 for all VADA members was also brought up and will be researched by Alison Douglas. The group that we joined that helps non-profits confirmed that we should have a reserve fund and that has nothing to do with our 501c3 status. The next board meeting will be held at 10:30 before the awards banquet on Sunday, February 6 th at the Doubletree in Charlottesville. New officers will be elected at that time. Nominations may be submitted to Tina and will also be taken by the floor. Respectfully submitted, Alison Douglas

26 CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR 2011 Always check the web site: for any changes or corrections Clinics and Other Events Jan. 22 VADA/Nova Annual Banquet (details in this issue) Feb. 6 VADA State Awards Luncheon (details in this issue) Apr Linda Zang clinic at Morven Park, sponsored by VADA (details coming soon) Licensed and Special Shows April 9,10 VADA/Nova Spring Dressage, Morven Park Dianne Boyd greyhorse11@gmail.com June 3-5 VADA/Nova Spring Dressage, Morven Park Tina Longaker vadvirag8@gmail.com July USDF/Youth Team Competition, Morven Park July 30 VADA/Nova Summer 1 Breed Show, Morven Park Lori Kaminski lori_kaminski@verizon.net July 31 VADA/Nova Summer II Breed Show, Morven Park Lori Kaminski lori_kaminski@verizon.net Sept 10,11 VADA/Nova Autumn Dressage, Morven Park Dianne Boyd greyhorse11@gmail.com Schooling Shows March 20 VADA/Nova, Morven Park (details in this issue) Joanne Hodges jhodges@pobox.com April 2 Quantico Riding Club, Quantico, VA Anna Mitchell qrchorseshow@gmail.com May 7 Quantico Riding Club, Quantico, VA Anna Mitchell qrchorseshow@gmail.com May 14 VADA/Nova, Kingland Farm, Lovettsville,VA Holly Wilmoth hwilmoth@mindspring.com May 15 Kingland Farm, Lovettsville, VA Holly Wilmoth hwilmoth@mindspring.com June 12 Looking Glass Farm, Hamilton, VA Alison Head lookingglassfarm@mac.com June 25 VADA/Nova, Compass Rose, Haymarket, VA Judy Grass grass@ccr.org July 9 Quantico Riding Club, Quantico, VA Anna Mitchell qrchorseshow@gmail.com July 9 Willow Way Riding Stables, Haymarket, VA Jen Moran jenifermoran@willowwayridingstables.com Aug. 13 VADA/Nova, Looking Glass Farm, Hamilton, VA Alison Head lookingglassfarm@mac.com Aug. 14 Looking Glass Farm, Hamilton, VA Alison Head lookingglassfarm@mac.com Aug. 27 Quantico Riding Club, Quantico, VA Anna Mitchell qrchorseshow@gmail.com Sept. 17 VADA/Nova, Homestead, Catlett, VA Barbara Zulick jbzulick@cox.net Oct. 8 Kingland Farm, Lovettsville, VA Holly Wilmoth hwilmoth@mindspring.com Oct. 9 Homestead Farm, Catlett, VA Robin Dannels reigndear01@aol.com Oct. 15 VADA/Nova, Compass Rose, Haymarket, VA Candy Allen zues10@aol.com Oct 10 Willow Way Riding Stables, Haymarket, VA Jen Moran jenifermoran@willowwayridingstables.com Nov. 5 VADA/Nova Championship Schooling Show, Morven Park Sheli King amking91@verizon.net * VADA/Nova sponsored activities are in bold print May 22 Homestead Farm, Catlett, VA Robin Dannels reigndear01@aol.com June 11 Looking Glass Farm, Hamilton, VA Alison Head lookingglassfarm@mac.com June 11 Homestead Farm, Catlett, VA Robin Dannels reigndear01@aol.com June 11 Quantico Riding Club, Quantico, VA Anna Mitchell qrchorseshow@gmail.com

27 HORSES FOR SALE OR LEASE Hanoverian/TB 6yo geld. out of Best Gold. Chest., 16.2h, big mover, super sweet, no bad habits. Schooling 1st lvl. In prof. training. Great on trails $5500 obo (2,11) Hanoverian (Donnerhall grandson): 10yo black geld., 15.3h. Schooling 3rd lvl, can do changes, very sweet, easy keeper, no bad habits. In prof. training. $12, (2,11) MISCELLANEOUS Two KK Conrad Weymouth bits: German silver, 5 1/4 and 5 3/4. $100 each (new $224). 2 pairs DSB dressage sport boots, barely used, fleece lined, size M, white and black. $30/pr (new $63) zues10@aol.com (1,11) Pessoa lightweight turnout: blue, 82, excellent cond. $70 (new$115) zues10@aol.com (1,11) MISCELLANEOUS In-Utero 2011 Hanoverian foals out of EMC Clairvoya, Grand Prix competitor. Filly by Rousseau, colt by Locksley I. $10,000.laurensprieser.com lauren@spriesersporthorse.com (2,11) Goode Rider down jacket: brand new w/ tags. Size x-small, dark olive color. Gorgeous, warm! Paid $179, asking $ nelina@abovegreen.com (1,11) 5yo, 17h geld: moves like WB. Bay w/ 3 white socks. Qual. for BLM/GAIG at 1 st and Tr. lvl; ready for 2 nd. Evented thru Tr. lvl, hacks out great, easy to handle, self loads. A/O takes him everywhere by herself. tcatledge1@mac.com barn: (1,11) Catlett, VA Plan to join us for the 2011 dressage schooling show series: May 22 June 11 October 9 Compete in two of the shows in the series to be eligible for year-end awards.

28 VADA/NOVA.Inc. Newsletter Editor Barbara Pickering PO Box 354 Haymarket, VA JANUARY VADA/Nova Member Upcoming Events Jan. 22 Feb. 6 Mar. 20 VADA/Nova Banquet VADA Awards luncheon VADA/Nova schooling show