Half-Halt. The Newsletter for the Southeastern Chapter of the Virginia Dressage Association Volume Number 20 Issue Number 2 February 2006

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1 Half-Halt The Newsletter for the Southeastern Chapter of the Virginia Dressage Association Volume Number 20 Issue Number 2 February 2006 Queens for the night - lots of laughs and fun as SVDA members are recognized for their achievements (Gabrielle Fleming and Ashley Ripple for Second Level) (Robyn Nunnally, Ashley Ripple, Rita Edmundson for Sandy Johnson, Tristin Hardy for third level) Training level Queens were Carol Gonyo, Alexis Traves, Midhelle O connor, Tristin Hardy and Cara Lucy. FirstLevel Jr/Yg Rides Queens were Amanda Cote, Ashely Swindell, Kasey Blanton, Alexa Rudis, Alexandra Glagola, Amanda Allen and Grace Harrel. The annual membership publication for SVDA ( ) a chapter of the Virginia Dressage Association VADA is a Group Member Organization (GMO) of USDF and all members are automatically USDF Group Members

2 Page Board of Directors President Beth Rippel (757) horsemomva@cox. net Vice President Robyn Nunnally (757) Robynnunnall@Aol.com Secretary Ramona Laflamme (757) Laflammeh@aol.com Treasurer Rebecca Kelly (757) rebeccakelly@cox.com AHSA Show Chairman Susan Watkins (757) Schooling Shows Dawn Sherrill (757) Clinics & Programs Kathy Rowse (757) Krowse@pinn.net Membership Linda Slocumb (757) Iinda.slocumb@cox.com Newsletter Sarah Miller (757) TTCCorporation@aol.com Scholarship Sandy Johnson (757) PemCoriLuv@aol.com Volume 20 February SVDA 2006 Schooling Show Schedule DATE FARM JUDGE Open Close March 12 th Oceana Tristin Hardy (L) Feb. 13 Feb.27 April 9 th Marturia Helen George (r) Mar. 13 Mar.27 May 21 st Sterling Linda Fragale (L) Apr. 24 May 8 Meadows June 11 th Happy Valley Nicki Vogel (r) May 15 May 29 July 9 th Terra Ceia Nancy Lowey (r) Jun. 12 Jun. 26 Sept.10 th Charity Farm Margaret Little (r) Aug.14 Aug. 28 Oct. 8 th Shibui Ni Carter Bass (R) Sep. 11 Sep. 25 Nov.12 th Marturia Den Jeffers (r) Oct.16 Oct.30 MARCH 12th 2006 SVDA SCHOOLING SHOW BENEFITTING REGION I ADULT TEAM COMPETITION AT OCEANA STABLES, VIRGINIA BEACH TRISTIN HARDY (L) JUDGE SEND ENTRIES TO: KATIIY ROWSB 1468 PEPPERCORN LN SUFFOLK, VA krowse@pinn.net Awards Carol Gonyo (757) TULLAGONYO@Cox.net Ways & Means Karen Barnard (757) MPLCRST2@msn.com

3 Page 3 Volume 20 February Place First Name Last Name Horse Final Score Introductory Level 5th Rebecca Canterbury Allie Bint Kedar th Laura Croxton Bingo Helen rd Sandy Johnson Patrick Too nd Abby Zezeski Totally on Time st Carol Gonyo Ulex Training Level 5th Carol Gonyo Ulex th Alexis Taves Amaryllis rd Michelle O'Connor Mr. Dandy's Conclusion nd Tristin Hardy Chance of a Lifetime st Cara Lucy Ambeholdin First Level Senior 4th Barbara McArthur Destined for Trouble rd Mary Winchell Wings of an Angel nd Sarah Miller Alexander the Great st Tristin Hardy Chance of a Lifetime First Level Junior/Young Rider HM Amanda Cote Heaven's Gift th Ashley Swindell Miss Napidak th Kasey Blanton Total Finesse th Alexa Rudis Pinata rd Alexandra Glagola Magic Happens nd Amanda Allin Windswept st Grace Harrell Intimidating Helen Second Level 2nd Gabrielle Fleming Pete st Ashley Rippel Witchazel Third Level 4th Robyn Nunnally Moose rd Ashley Rippel Witchazel nd Sandy Johnson Meca st Tristin Hardy Naguchi Fourth Level 2nd Sandy Johnson Meca st Tristin Hardy Naguchi Schooling Grand Champions Introductory Carol Gonyo Ulex Training Cara Lucy Ambeholdin First Tristin Hardy Chance of a Lifetime Second Ashley Rippel Witchazel Third Tristin Hardy Naguchi Fourth Tristin Hardy Naguchi PEWTER AWARD Tristin Hardy Chance of a Lifetime SVDA Schooling Show High Score Sportsmanship Most Improved Rider Volunteer of the Year Victoria Pickett Alexis Taves Ramona Laflamme Captain Andy Jessica Zoskey FA Patriot Oak Haven Horizon Award Jim Koford Staccato 78

4 Page 4 Volume 20 February Placing First Name Last Name Horse Final Score Training Level 6th Glagola Alexandra Magic Happens th Johnson Sandy Patrick Too th Taves Alexis Amaryllis rd Hardy Tristin Chance of a Lifetime nd Croxton (Bolash) Laura Bingo Helen st Koford James Tyberius First Level 5th Harrell Grace Intimidating Helen th Hardy Tristin Chance of a Lifetime rd Miller Sarah Alexander the Great nd Zoskey Jessica FA Patriot st Koford James Tyberius Second Level 3rd Rippel Ashley Witchazel nd Zoskey Jessica FA Patriot st Stovall Anna Ambitious Third Level 3rd Allen Chelsea Don't Tell Daddy nd Rowse Kathy Rowena st Hardy Tristin Naguchi Fourth Level 1st Johnson Sandy Meca FEI 3rd Johnson Sandy Meca nd Rowse Kathy Kameram Kedar st Rowland Danielle King D'Azur FEI Special 2nd Allen Chelsea Don't Tell Daddy st Koford James Staccato PEWTER AWARD Koford James Staccato SVDA/USDF High Score Recognized Grand Champions Training Koford James Tyberius First Koford James Tyberius Second Stovall Anna Ambitious Third Hardy Tristin Naguchi Fourth Johnson Sandy Meca FEI Rowland Danielle King D'Azur FEI Special Koford James Staccato

5 Page 5 Volume 20 February USEF #322645, UDSF # Opening Date: February 23, 2006 USEF/USDF/VADA Recognized Closing Date: April 1, 2006 Sunday, April 23, 2006 SVDA, INC Spring Fling At Carlton Farms, Williamsburg VA 3516 Mott Lane Williamsburg, VA Show Manager: Judges: Beth Rippel Melissa Ash (S) 2341 Herring Ditch Rd Margaret Little (r) Chesapeake, VA (757) Technical Delegate: Nancy Lowey (r) Show Secretary: Ramona Laflamme Medical Services: 3857 Manning Road TBA: on Grounds Suffolk, VA (757) Farrier: laflammeh@aol.com TBA: on Grounds Competition Management: SVDA, Inc., Beth Rippel, President CLASS LIST 1. Training Level Test 1 OPEN 15. Third Level Test 1 OPEN 2. Training Level Test 2 OPEN 16. Third Level Test 2 BLM/OPEN 3. Training Level Test 3 BLM/OPEN 17. Third Level Test 3 OPEN/GAIG 4. Training Level Test 4 OPEN/GAIG 18. Fourth Level Test 1 OPEN 5. Training Level TOC* JR 19. Fourth Level Test 2 BLM/OPEN 6. First Level Test 1 OPEN 20. Fourth Level Test 3 OPEN/GAIG 7. First Level Test 2 OPEN 21. FEI Prix St Georges OPEN/GAIG/BLM 8. First Level Test 3 BLM/OPEN 22. FEI TOC+ (I-1, I-2, GP) OPEN/GAIG/BLM 9. First Level Test 4 OPEN/GAIG 23. USDF MFS TOC +^ OPEN/GAIG/BLM 10. First Level TOC* JR 24. FEI MFS TOC +^ OPEN/GAIG/BLM 11. Second Level Test 1 OPEN 12. Second Level Test 2 OPEN 13. Second Level Test 3 BLM/OPEN 14. Second Level Test 4 OPEN/GAIG Every class offered herein which is covered by the rules and specifications of the current USEF rule book and will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith. + = indicate level of test of entry. JR = Individuals are eligible as JRs until the end of the calendar * = indicate chosen test of entry. year in which they reach 18 years old. ^ = Bring cued tape to announcer TOC = Test of Choice 2 hours prior to your ride. BLM = BLM Qualifying class. GAIG = GAIG/USDF Qualifying class, Open = Open class Please indicate GAIG on entry form *** Musical Freestyle entrants must have received a minimum score of 58% in the highest test of the declared freestyle level or any test of a higher level at a Recognized Show. A copy of the qualifying test must be submitted with entry. *** PRIZE LIST DIRECTIVES AWARDS: Trophy and 6 ribbons in each class. High Score. Trophy and High Score and Reserve High Score ribbons awarded in the following categories:

6 Page 6 Volume 20 February Each USEF Level USDF Freestyle SVDA Member Senior Rider FEI Level Junior Rider Adult Amateur USEF Freestyle Unclaimed ribbons and trophies will NOT be mailed. Entries: Completed Entries are to be mailed to the Show Secretary and must be received by the closing date. Post entries are taken on a first come, first served basis to fill scratches. With paid $25.00 Late fee. Entries received after the show is full will be returned or placed on a waiting list. All entries must be typed or printed on a Region One 2006 entry form (may be copied) and include: Three Original Handwritten Signatures: Owner, Rider, Trainer, and Coach (if applicable); Photocopy of NEGATIVE Coggins test dated within 12 month of the show. The date, accession #, and owner s name and address MUST BE LEGIBLE. USEF members must provide proof of current membership (USEF card or copy thereof) either with entry form or when checking at show office. Membership affidavit fee is $5.00. Check or money order made payable to SVDA, Inc., and mailed with the completed entry to SHOW SECRETARY. FEES: $35.00 Training thru Second Levels $40.00 Third & Fourth Levels & USDF Freestyle $45.00 FEI and USEF Freestyles $10.00 ADD for each USDF/GAIG Qualifying class $12.00 USEF Horse Fee ($7.00 Drugs & medications + $5.00 USEF) $3.00 Non-refundable number fee $5.00 USEF Breed Discipline fee (if required) $25.00 Late entry fee $20.00 USEF Non-Member fee for each rider, owner, and or trainer who is NOT a current USEF member. Seniors must pay the USEF Breed Discipline fee. REFUNDS: No refunds after closing date for any reason, including cancellation due to inclement weather. Management reserves the right to cancel classes inadequately filled, combine classes, and to make other necessary changes. Management reserves the right to add or substitute judges. HOLD HARMLESS CLAUSE: Understanding that horse sports may be hazardous and dangerous, even leading to permanent injury or death, each owner, rider, spectator, and other participants assume any and all risks of loss or injury and agrees to hold harmless, regardless of negligent acts or omissions SVDA, Inc., Carlton Farms, show management, show committee, and all other horse show personnel. TIMES: Times will be mailed or ed 8-10 days before the show. STABLING: Limited: contact Sissy at Carlton Farms for information. (757) Must have emergency contact on stabling portion of 2006 entry.! Pursuant to USEF Rule , each barn has one sharps container per 50 horses available. Competition Management may fine any individual including trainers, owners, exhibitors, or their agents up to $100 for improper disposal of needle or other sharp disposable instruments. FOOTING: Competition: Two 20m x 60m sand arenas Warm-up: Sand warm-up, grass fields, and covered arena OTHER: ALL DOGS MUST BE ON A LEASH AT ALL TIMES. The phone number for the Veterinarian on Call will be posted in each barn and the show office. Recognition: This show is recognized by USEF, USDF, and VADA. Competition Management: The Southeast Virginia Dressage Association, INC., (Beth Rippel, President), is financially responsible for this competition. DIRECTIONS: From the East: Take I64 West to Exit 242B (Rt. 199W). Go 5.3 miles & turn left onto Jamestown Rd. (Rt. 31). Go 3.2 miles & turn right onto 4H Club Rd. (Rt. 680). Go ½ mile to stop sign & turn right onto Greenspings Rd. (Rt. 614). Farm is on the left. From the West: Take I64 East to Exit 234 (Lightfoot/Rt. 199). Right onto Rt Take the Monticello Rd. Exit, bare right going immediately thru two traffic lights & continue on to third traffic light. Make left onto 614 Centerville Rd. Continue to Rt 5. Turn right & then immediate left onto Greensprings Rd. (Rt. 614). Farm is approx. 2 miles on Right. ACCOMMONDATIONS: - Super 8 Williamsburg Quality Inn Williamsburg Both hotels located on Rt. 60 approx. 2/10 th of a mile west of Centerville Rd (Rt. 614).

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11 Page 11 Volume 20 February SVDA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Southeast Virginia Dressage Association is a chapter of the Virginia Dressage Association VADA is a Group Member Organization (GMO) of USDF and its members are automatically USDF Group Members VADA/SVDA MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES: *Membership Card* Newsletter* VADA Membership * USDF Affiliation*Copy of Awards Policy SVDA ANNUAL AWARDS ELIGIBILITY: Rider and horse owner must both be members of SVDA and in good standing at the time of the ride. Riders must volunteer at least eight (8) hours of service for SVDA schooling shows during the year, four (4) of which must be completed by July 1 of the show year. AWARD YEAR: December 1 - November30 MEMBERSHIP YEAR: January 1 - December31 (Note: New members joining after December 1 are entitled to the following year s membership) MAIL TO:MEMBERSHIP CHARIMAN : Linda Slocumb 2634 Meadows Landing Road Chesapeake, VA Linda.Slocumb@cox.net Name: USDF Member Number* Address: City: State Zip: Home Phone: Date of Birth if Junior or Young Rider: *If you are currently a member of USDF. If you cannot find your USDF Membership Card and do not know your number, go to the USDF web site to find it. CHOOSE ONE: Senior Member $45.00 Junior Member $35.00 (18 years and under) Patron $35.00 (Non-Voting) Family Membership $75.00 (Plus $25.00 additional for each member over two Family members) Farm Membership $75.00 (Plus $25.00 additional for each member over two Farm Owners or managers (Farm Membership is limited to four members per Farm) What is your Primary GMO? (i.e. VADA, NCDCTA, PVDA) What is your Primary Chapter? (i.e. SVDA, NOVA! VADACC) Would you be interested in being a mentor for a Junior Rider? (Yes / No) Circle One List Family Member names or all farm owners and managers and Social Security Numbers: Birth Date (JR/YR) Birth Date (JR/YR) Birth Date (JRIYR) Birth Date (JRIYR) Enclosed is $ Please make check payable to SVDA Inc. NOTE: Checks returned for ANY reason will incur a charge of $10. SVDA Treasurer will contact member to arrange payment. If payment is not made within 30 days the member will be suspended with all rights and privileges revoked until payment is made. Suspended members WILL NOT receive credit for scores earned while on suspension and will not be eligible for year end awards I join SVBA and participate in their activities and programs totally at my own risk. I understand that neither SVDA nor individual board members accept responsibility for accident, damage, injury or illness to horses, riders, owners, spectators or any persons or property The above membership is for membership year Signed: Date: (Please mail this application to the Membership Chairman. Do not drop it off at shows or other events) Please acknowledge who referred you to SVDA if you are a new member Name of current SVDA Member

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15 Page 15 Volume 20 February SVDA SCHOOLING SHOW ENTRY Entry Fees: $20.00 / Class (+ $5.00 for non-members) Show Date: Refunds: Vet Certificate Only! Make Checks Payable to SVDA, Inc. Location: * Negative Coggins with Entry *Musical Freestyle * Introductory Level Through FF1 *USAEQ Rules Apply * Jr. Test of Choice (Training - 2nd Level) * Dressage Suitability ($5.00/Class) * Dressage Equitation ($S.O0/Cass) A late fee of $5.00 per class will apply ($25 per ride for SVDA members, ($30 per ride for non-members), if you enter after the dosing date or if your entry is not received paid in full with a coggins test copy and signature before the show day. Closing Date is Monday, two (2) weeks prior to show. Checks returned for ANY reason will incur a charge of $10. SVDA Treasurer will contact member to arrange payment If payment is not made within 30 days the member will be suspended with all rights and privileges revoked until payment is made. Suspended members WILL NOT receive credit for scores earned while on suspension and will not be eligible for year end awards HORSE: RIDER: TESTS: (Riders must be prepared to ride in a small arena for Introductory Level through First Level Test 2.) TOTAL FEES: I enclose $ and Coggins for the above entries which are made at my own risk and subject to conditions of the SVDA. AGREEMEAT AND HOLD HAPMLESS. I acknowledge that the rules applicable to the Dressage Competition specified elsewhere on this Competition entry form have been made available to me and, if applicable, to my child, and that I am (we are) familiar with them. I (we) agree that the organization holding this Competition has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the organization shall deem to be sufficient. IN CONSIDERATION of the acceptance of the Entry and of the holding of this Competition and the opportunity for me (my child) to win prize money, ribbons or trophies, I agree to defend and to hold this organization, The American Horse Shows Association, Inc., the United States Dressage Federation, Inc., their Directors, officers members and agents, the owners, directors, officers and agents of the competition ground which the Competition is to be conducted, and any employees of the aforementioned parties, harmless from any claim for loss of injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of my (my child s) horse while in or upon the competition premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim, and I further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss of my (my child s) horse by disappearance, theft, death, or otherwise, and for any claim for damage or injury to the said aforementioned, or by the negligence of any other person or any other cause or causes. I HEREBY ASSUME the sole responsibility for and agree to defend, indemnify and save the aforementioned panties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by laws upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death, at any time arising out of or in consequence of my (my child s) participation in this Corn petition howsoever such injuries, death, or damage to property may be caused and whether or not the same may have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties, or by any other person. SIGNED: DATE: PHONE/ Parent signs if under 18 years of age.

16 Page 16 Volume 20 February SVDA (Southeast Virginia Dressage Association) NEWSLETTER ADVERTISING FORM Reach a statewide membership for your business and advertise with SVDA! NEWSLETTER ADVERTISING RATES 2003 MEMBERSHIP YEAR SIZE Per Issue Per Year Full Page $15.00 $ Half Page $10.00 $ Quarter Page $ 7.50 $ Business Card $ 5.00 $ Classified Ad $ 5.00 $ Mail Completed Form with Check Payable to SVDA Inc. to: Sarah Miller SVDA Newsletter Editor Courthouse Hwy. Smithfield, VA Copy Accepted at:ttccorporation@aol.com (Ad will be inserted upon receipt of payment) ADVERTISING DEADLINE IS 25 TH OF THE MONTH FULL PAGE HALF PAGE QUARTER PAGE B-CARD (check appropriate box and attach ad to this form) CLASSIFIED AD: AD SELECTION: DURATION: Issues Year TOTAL: NAME: THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! The Members of SVDA ADDRESS: PHONE:

17 Page 17 Volume 20 February MINUTES OF JANUARY 15, 2006 VADA BOARD MEETING Members Present: Bettina Longaker (CH), Michelle King (NOVA), Beth Rippel (SE), Angela Stanaway (NE), Peggy Minnich (VADAF), Alison Douglas (CC), Lynn Whiteside-Jones (CC), Cheryl Painter (NE), Anne Draine (NE), Sharon Ackley (VADAF), Jessie Ginsburg (NOVA), Capri Winser (CC), Jane Palmer (ShenV), Sherri Booye (CH), Sandy Johnson (SE). In connection with the Annual Awards Brunch at Virginia Crossings Resort, the VADA Board met and elected the following officers for 2006: President, Bettina Longaker; Vice President, Beth Rippel; Secretary, Jane Palmer; and Treasurer, Jesse Ginsburg. As a follow-up to the GAIG Championships in Lexington in October, Tina and Jesse reported a profit of approximately $25,000.00, thus confirming the overall success of the show. Tina attributed much of that success to Beth Janel and her skills in securing sponsors. This year VADA will host the BLMs at Lexington in October and is looking for a volunteer to assist Beth as well as a Volunteer Coordinator to assist Holly Veloso and actually fill in her position during the championships. The Board discussed plans for sponsoring a clinic in November of 2006, location yet to be determined. It was agreed to ask Carter Bass to contact Hilda Guerney to do the clinic. After discussion, it was decided to return to bulk mailing of the Purple Book, which will probably be sent to members by March 1. Robin Dannels must have all chapter information by the end of January. She encouraged the chapters to line up ads for the Purple Book to help defray the cost of publishing and mailing. The VIP program will again be handled this year by Robin Dannels and Tina is taking over the VADA website. At the luncheon, Victoria Bilkslager spoke on her efforts to make dressage a letter sport in Virginia high schools and Tina Longaker challenged the chapters to contribute money for the replacement of footing in the arenas at Lexington. Laura Whitford is spearheading the campaign. The next VADA Board Meeting will be Feb. 12, 2006 at the DoubleTree in Charlottesville, 11:00 a.m. Submitted by Jane Palmer VADA YEAR END SCHOOLING SHOW JUNIOR 1ST LEVEL Horse Average Placing Mason, Jessie Chivas Regal TRAINING Mason, Jessie Chivas Regal RECOGNIZED SHOW JUNIOR 1ST LEVEL Zoskey, Jessica FA Patriot ND LEVEL Zoskey, Jessica FA Patriot Stovall, Anna Ambitious RECOGNIZED SHOW SENIOR TRAINING Hardy, Tristin Chance of a Lifetime FIRST LEVEL Miller, Sarah Alexander the Great RD LEVEL Hardy, Tristin Naguchi Rowse, Kathy Rowena th LEVEL Johnson, Sandy Meca Rowse, Kathy Crisara Cayenne USDF MUSICAL FREESTYLE Hardy, Tristin Naguchi Rowse, Kathy Kameram Kedar +// FEI MUSICAL FREESTYLE Rowland, Danielle King D'Azur PRIX ST. GEORGES Rowland, Danielle King D'Azur Rowse, Kathy Kameram Kedar +// Johnson, Sandy Meca SHOOLING SHOW SENIOR TRAINING Hardy, Tristin Chance of a Lifetime FIRST LEVEL Hardy, Tristin Chance of a Lifetime Miller, Sarah Alexander the Great

18 Page 18 Volume 20 February SVDA IS LOOKING FOR LOTS OF VOLUNTEERS FOR THE April 23 rd RECOGNIZED SHOW. CALL OR Robyn Nunnally SCHOOLING SHOW VOLUNTEER POSITIONS 2006 Please write in your name, phone number and address for positions you are volunteering to fill. Here are volunteers for 2006, Date: March 12 Location: Oceana Entry Secretary (1): Kathy Rowse Show Secretary A.M. and P.M. (1): Danielle Goulding Ring Transportation to (1): Ring Set up: (4) Lunches & snacks (1): Nancy Speisser Scribe A.M. and P. M. (1): Karen Barnard Ring Steward A.M. (1): Wendy Murray Ring Steward P.M. (1): Tina Bodnar Runner A.M. (1): Caitlin Smith Runner P. M. (1): Mary Winchell Ring Take Down (4): Karen Barnard 8 Carol Gonyo 8 Sandy Johnson 8 Tristn Hardy 4 Rebecca Kelly 8 Ramona Laflamme 8 Joan McClellan 4 Sarah Miller 8 Wendy Murray 8 Robyn Nunnally 8 Beth Rippel 8 Danielle Rowland 5 Kathy Rowse 8 Dawn Sherrill 8 Linda Slocumb 8 Ring Transportation from (1): Thanks for volunteering! I will contact volunteers prior to the show to let you know when to arrive at the show.

19 Page 19 Volume 20 February New Year's Resolutions for Horses * I will NOT roll in streams or try to roll when my human is on my back. * I will NOT leap over large nonexistent obstacles when the whim strikes. * I will NOT walk faster on the way home than I did on the way out. * I promise NOT to swish my tail while my human is cleaning my back feet. * I promise also NOT to choose that particular time to answer nature's call. * I will NOT bite my farrier's butt just because it is there. * I will NOT confuse my human's blond hair for really soft hay. * I will NOT wipe green slime down the back of my human's white shirt. * I will NOT blow my nose on my human. * I CAN walk and potty at the same time. I can, I can, I can. * I will NOT stop and potty every time I pass the same spot in the arena. * I will NOT leave when my rider falls off. * My stall is NOT my litter box. When I have free access to my paddock, I will NOT go back inside to potty. * I will NOT try to mooch goodies off every human within a 1 mile radius. * I will NOT lay totally flat out in my stall with my eyes glazed over and my legs straight out and pretend I can't hear my human frantically screaming "Are you asleep?" * I will NOT chase the ponies into the electric fence to see if it is on. * I will promise NEVER to dump the wheelbarrow of manure over while a human is mucking my stall. * I will NOT grab my lead rope in my mouth and attempt to lead myself. * I will NOT have an attitude problem. I won't, I won't, I won't! * I will NOT pull my new shoes off the very next day just to prove that I can. * I am neither a beaver nor a carpenter. I promise I won't eat or remodel the barn or the new fences. * I WILL forgive my human for the very bad haircut, even though I look like a freak. * I accept that not every carrot is for me. * I will NOT do the Arab Teleport Trick when a bad/naughty/awful Horsasaurus Monster breathes at me. * I will NOT jump in the air and turn 180 degrees every time I see a bicycle. * I will understand that bicycles are NOT carnivorous. * I will NOT shy at familiar objects just for fun. * I will NOT bite the butt of the horse in front of me during the trailride just to say "Hi". * I WILL put my ears forward and cooperate when it comes to photos. JR/YR info Calendar Dates: Feb 24th - Clinic with Sue Ash "S" at Happy Valley/Elfenridge, mounted sessions $80 per 45 min.; unmounted theory session with Sue Ash and Tristin Hardy from 6-8 pm (with demo) $25 per auditor. Contact Tristin Hardy or tristin@elfenridge.com March Louis Wood (Cowboy to Dressage) Private Happy Valley/Elfenridge- $75 per hour session, auditors $25/day (or partial). Contact Tristin Hardy or tristin@elfenridge.com March 12 - concessions for JR/YR's at the schooling show March 15 - Pampered Chef orders due on-line or in person to Tristin Hardy or tristin@elfenridge.com March 31 - commitment by JR/YR SVDA members for the Team Championships - contact Tristin Hardy or tristin@elfenridge.com Tristin Hardy / Elfenridge Dressage 1913 Whaleyville Blvd, Suffolk, VA tristin@elfenridge.com / Why Dressage riders don t jump.

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21 Page 21 Volume 20 February Tack For sale: Klimke Dressage Saddle, 16.1/2, Med-wide tree, Black, Good condition. $ Call Sarah /06 For Sale Cavallo washable shadbelly, only went to 2 shows in it Black Pikure dress coat with read lining size 14, in great shape Black Elite dress coat in great shape size 16T. Partial Lease Oldenburg gelding Training Level - 2ed Level Schoolmaster, call to discuss Sandy 03/06 WANTED Give me your tied, worn out, retreaded, restitched boots and I ll give them a new job. Got an old pair of worn out field or dress boot collecting dust in your closet or under your bed? I could sure use them! Any decrapatated condition accepted. Sarah Miller or just bring them to the shows 03/06 Stalls Available at central location in Chesapeake. Exceptional care, full board only. Full size dressage ring. Wonderful turn out. Dressage environment. Call /06 Saddle For Sale, 16.5" Rembrandt Integra with adjustable gullet. $500. Nancy Speisser /06 SECOND LEVEL Rippel, Ashley Witchazel THIRD LEVEL Hardy, Tristin Naguchi Johnson, Sandy Meca Rippel, Ashley Witchazel Nunnally, Robyn Mateusz MLA FOURTH LEVEL Hardy, Tristin Naguchi Johnson, Sandy Meca HORSES ABITUR is sadly for sale. If you saw him at the shows, you know the show presense he has. Just turned 6 in Sept. Abitur is a 16.1H chestnut Oldenberg gelding with lots of chrome. Got 60's and 70's through second level. Knows shoulder-in, traver, half-pass. Has had some jumping training. He is a special, people-oriented personality who needs a new mommy or daddy. Kristen needed a horse who knows more than she, so we are looking for a new home for Abitur. $15,000. Call Joanne or (cell). jhodeen@aol.com 02/06 Zeline Dutch Warmblood filly by Hierarch out of 16.2h mare by Idocus mare. Athletic, tall, powerful gaits, excellent confirmation and kind temperament. She will make a wonderful addition to any performance or breeding program. Zeline carries the pedigree of the Grand Prix Stallions Olympic Cocktail on the top and Idocus on the bottom. She is currently priced at $14,000 without commissions and we reserve the right to raise her price as she grows older and develops. Please Visit our web site at or call Donald or Yolanda (757) /06

22 Page 22 Volume 20 February SVDA IS LOOKING FOR LOTS OF VOLUNTEERS FOR THE April 23 rd RECOGNIZED SHOW. CALL OR Robyn Nunnally The Newsletter of the Southeast Chapter of the Virginia Dressage Association Sarah Miller Courthouse Hwy. Smithfield, VA 23430