Half-halt. The Newsletter for the Southeastern Chapter of the Virginia Dressage Association. Volume Number 30 Issue Number 1 January 2018

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1 Half-halt The Newsletter for the Southeastern Chapter of the Virginia Dressage Association Volume Number 30 Issue Number 1 January 2018 SVDA PRESIDENTS LETTER For Janury 2018 I would like to take this opportunity to give a very BIG thank you to the 2017 SVDA board of directors. Their dedication to the education of our SVDA members cannot be questioned. These people have given us their time, unending energy and lots of sweat to make sure that our members have all the tools and knowledge to advance the sport of Dressage. I would like to welcome the 2018 SVDA board of directors. Some of you have been on the board before in various positions and some of you are new to the team. Thank you for the interest in the advancement of our SVDA members education. You too will be offering your time, energy and sweat this year. I know we will all be able to work together. To our members I would like to thank you for the interest in your equine education. Thank you for allowing us, the SVDA board, the opportunity to help. Please do not hesitate to ask questions if there are any. Please refer the website, membership manual, newsletter for any and all information you might need. The newsletter, blast or website will be one of your best resources for current info about upcoming events. But don t ever hesitate to ask a board member for help if ever needed. Once again I would like the THANK everyone for working together. We are what SVDA is all about. Beth Rippel, Prez

2 2018 Board of Directors President: Beth Rippel Vice President: Toni Meranda Secretary: Kathy Rowse Treasurer:Evelyn Eidem Awards: Lorna (Cookie) Parsons Clinics: Emily Melick Schooling Shows: Katherine Gardner Schooling Shows: Skip Gardner Membership: Carol Gonyo Newsletter: Sarah Miller Scholarship: Janice Mumford Ways & Means: Krista Bryant Webmaster: Wendy Murray Juniors: Charlene Jensen Members at Large: Sandy Toby Cindy Lang Lisa Darden Ray Penland Whitney Kelso Joanne Smith Laura Gibson VADA Reps :Robyn Nunnally Beth Ripple Sandy Toby Attention All FEI Riders The FEI Dressage tests have been updated and will be effective January 1, 2018 for all USEF licensed Dressage Competitions as well as all FEI Competitions. (Including SVDA schooling shows) The main update is the removal of some collective marks: the removal of marks for Paces, Impulsion and Submission and replaced with one single criteria for the Athlete's position and seat; correctness and effect of the aids. There has also been an addition of Intermediate A/B Freestyle ( Medium Tour Freestyle ). Please confirm that your competition s score sheets or competition software is updated for scoring purposes! The new tests can be found here: The 2018 USEF Dressage Rules can be found here: The 2018 FEI Dressage Rules (for FEI Competitions only) can be found here: Please be aware that for all schooling shows and clinics sponsored by SVDA - a CURRENT negative coggins must be received or you will not be allowed to participate. SVDA must submit a report listing all horses, owners and coggins accession numbers to the Va Dept of Agriculture for every sponsored event. We can not make exceptions. So please get your coggins drawn early to allow processing time so that we don't have to refuse your participation on the day of a show or clinic.

3 SVDA Board Meeting December 11, 2017 Members in attendance: Kathy Rowse, Robyn Nunnally, Toni Meranda, Russ Bruns, Ann Jacobson, Janice Mumford, Cindy Lang, Cookie Parsons, Raymond Penland, Reeta Edmundson, Wendy Murray, Sandy Toby, Carol Gonyo, Sarah Miller, Beth Rippel, Krista Bryant, and Charlene Jensen. Also in attendance, 2018 board members: Evelyn Eidem, Whitney Kelso, Joanne Smith, and Laura Gibson. Call to order: President Kathy Rowse called the teleconference meeting to order at approximately 7:03 pm. President s Report: (Kathy Rowse) Meeting agenda ed to the board. Vice President s Report/VADA Report: (Robyn Nunnally) Robyn ed the VADA Rep and VP/volunteer reports to the board. Robyn noted Whitney Kelso received a $750 grant from Anthem for her SVDA volunteer hours. VADA board minutes from the 11/15/2017 teleconference were ed to the board. Votes for special yearend awards should be ed to Cookie, ljane77@hotmail.com Treasurer's Report: (Julie Shilling not on call) Evelyn has everything from Julie. Evelyn needs contact info for Toni for credit card. The question about who gets the bank statements was answered. They should go to the past president. In 2018, Kathy will be the past president. Secretary s Report: (Toni Meranda) Toni ed the board minutes from the 8/28/2017 meeting. Cindy motioned to approve the minutes, Ray seconded; minutes approved by the board. Action Taken Between Meetings: N/A Old Business: N/A Committee Reports 1. Schooling Shows: (Russ Brun & Ann Jacobson) o 2018 Judges and farms are being finalized. Need 3 judges from outside local area. Ann, Russ, Wendy, and Robyn will forward suggestions to Skip and Katherine. One new farm, Peace Haven, will host a show in June. o Members at large will oversee ribbons Laura Gibson volunteered. o Members at large will oversee the volunteers for ring set up.

4 - Kathy suggested splitting up the shows between members Whitney Kelso volunteered to oversee Virginia Beach show volunteers. A volunteer for the Suffolk/IOW shows is TBD. o The ring will continue to be stored at Silverleaf. o 4:00 ring set up time on the Saturday before the show will be in host farm contracts. o Ray will continue uploading Coggins reports to the SVDA database and will forward a reminder to Sarah for each newsletter. o There is currently no requirement for SVDA to collect health certificates or immunization records. o The PM SVDA Rep will send Sarah the final show standings, so they can be consistently published in the newsletter. 2. Awards: (Cookie Parsons) o Report ed to board. o Cookie will submit request for, and order yearend awards. o Votes for volunteer of the year, sportsmanship and most improved rider should be ed to Cookie. 3. Juniors: (Charlene Jensen) o Report ed to board o 2018 Junior championships show is in question. o Charlene discussed the possibility of a Region 1 clinic for juniors with Lendon Gray instead of the championship show. All level of riders will be welcome. o Kathy noted Dahlia Jensen received a 2017 USEF Youth Sportsman's Award for support of her SVDA junior teammates (2017 Region 1 Championship show) after her horse was withdrawn due to lameness. o Need donations for the awards banquet silent auction. Clinics and Programs: (Emily Melick not on call) o Report ed to the board. o Robyn reported Jerry requirements for clinics and Seahorse farm was suggested as host farm in January Robyn/Emily will work on details for the clinic. - Approval of the clinic will be an action between regular board meetings. o Other clinic suggestions for spring 2018: - Thorsten Kramer - Personal trainer Christina?, (dressage rider fitness) offered to donate her time. Kathy/Emily will pursue a venue. 5. Scholarship/Foundation Fund: (Janice Mumford) Report ed to the board. 6. Ways and Means: (Krista Bryant) o Report ed to the board. o Sponsorship form will roll out in o Need assistance with outreach to the community to obtain additional sponsors.

5 7. Newsletter (Sarah Miller) o Reminder: articles are due the 25th of the month. o The PM SVDA Rep will send Sarah the final show standings, so they can be consistently published in the newsletter. o Ray will forward Coggins report reminder to Sarah for each newsletter. 8. Membership: (Reeta Edmundson) o Lisa Darden had to decline the Membership board position. o Kathy suggested Lisa for a member at large position instead. o Carol Gonyo will assume the membership board position. o Beth motioned to accept Carol for the membership position and Lisa for a member at large position; Cindy seconded; unanimously approved by board. o Reeta will provide updated membership information to Carol, Wendy, and Sarah. 9. Webmaster: (Wendy Murray) o Report ed to the board o Online payments were discussed for various events. o Wendy discussed the problems with collecting for shows since there is a PayPal fee, and various entry secretaries make it complicated. o A suggestion was made to offer online registration for one clinic or event as a test. New Business: Next meeting will be January 15, 2018 at 7:30. Adjournment: Kathy adjourned the meeting at 8:56 pm.

6 Southeast Virginia Dressage Association Annual Awards Banquet January 27,2018 Hilton Garden Inn, 100 East Constance Rd, Suffolk, Virginia 23434, TEL:(757) Closing Date is January 12, Please mail reservations early!! RESERVATIONS POSTMARKED AFTER JANUARY 12 th WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!! Organizer: Amy Klutz, 2856 Lilley Cove Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23321, Theme: Ugly sweater -Reception starts at 6:00PM with dinner starting at 6:30PM. There will be assorted salads, main course, vegetable, dessert, tea, and coffee. There is also a cash bar!! ($30 adults/$20 for children under 12). During the reception please browse the silent auction proceeds benefit our junior riders. We will also have a 50/50 raffle winner gets half and the rest goes to SVDA banquet fund to help with additional costs. The tickets are $1.00. SVDA Awards include: Schooling and Licensed show awards High score for schooling and recognized shows Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medals Achievement awards Excellence in sportsmanship award Most improved rider Captain Andy award for our Junior rider high score Bred in Southeast Virginia Many More!!!!!!! Check the Southeast Virginia Dressage Website for more information 2018 SVDA Banquet Reservation Please print names clearly Attending member name Phone: of member Address Guest Guest Guest Guest Total number attending X $30=_$ Total Total number of children 12 and under attending X20 =$ total All guests names must be on reservation form. Make checks payable to SVDA and mail to Amy Klutz before January 12, 2018! We look forward to seeing you all there!!!!

7 VADA Annual Awards Banquet Sunday, February 11th, 2018 Boar s Head Inn Charlottesville, VA Reception starts at 11 am with buffet lunch beginning at noon $35 per person Banquet reservations must be received by January 31st, 2018 More information and a complete list of awards are available on the VADA website. Name(s) of attendees Contact address Contact Phone/ (Important in case of inclement weather) Total number of people X $35 = Amount enclosed Interested in volunteering at the banquet? YES/NO Make checks payable to VADA Send your check and reservation form to: Alison Douglas Halcyon Way Prince George, VA (804) cell We would like chapters to bring small giveaway items to use as door prizes. We will still have the regular silent auction. The form is on the website. Please fill out to bring with your item(s) or me the information before hand. Directions: 200 Ednam Drive Charlottesville, Virginia We will be in the Grand Ballroom

8 From the North Travel Route 29 South into Charlottesville. Exit onto the Route 250 West bypass (Lynchburg, Staunton, Richmond). Travel to the third exit, Route 250 West. At the traffic light, turn left onto Route 250 West and drive for one mile. Turn left onto Ednam Drive at the third stoplight. The entrance to the resort will be on your left. From the South Travel Route 29 North to Charlottesville. Pass under the I-64 junction, continue for 1.5 miles and take the exit for Route 250 West. Turn left onto Route 250 West and drive for one mile. Turn left onto Ednam Drive at the fourth stoplight. The entrance to the resort will be on your left. From the East or West Travel I-64 to Exit 118-B (Charlottesville, Culpeper). Continue for 1.5 miles and take the exit for Route 250 West. Turn left onto Route 250 West and drive for one mile. Turn left onto Ednam Drive at the fourth stoplight. The entrance to the resort will be on your left. SVDA 2018 Calendar Low cost clinic with Jerry Schurink January 20/21, Seahorse Run in Suffolk Schooling Show Schedule Date Location Judge Open Close 03/18/18 SSTC Robyn Nunnally 2/19/18 3/5/18 04/22/18 Merry Oaks Stables Margaret Little 3/26/18 4/9/18 05/20/18 Bridlewood Estate Deri Jeeffers 4/17/18 5/7/18 06/10/18 Peace Haven Farm Helen George 5/14/18 5/28/18 07/01/18 Terra Ceia Sandy Toby 6/4/18 6/18/18 07/22/18 Amazing Grace Lorraine Klepace 6/18/18 7/9/18 08/19/18 Princess Anne Farm Janice Mumford 7/23/18 8/6/18 09/23/18 Bridlewood Estate Danielle Rowland Hinkey 8/27/18 9/10/18 10/28/18 C Lee Ann Hensen 10/1/18 E Sandy Toby Licensed Show 2018 March 25/ March Magic, Williamston 4/14.15 Williamston Spring Dressage 5/5.6 Dressage at the Meadow, Doswell, VA 6/1.2.3 Capital Classic, Raleigh, NC 6/16.17 VA. Summer Dressage 7/12.15 Lexington - VADA 7/28.29 Raleigh Summer I & II, Raleigh, NC 8/11.12 VADA Culpeper 9/1.2 NCDCTA Labor of Love I & II, Raleigh NC 9/15.16 WEGs in Tryon, NC 10/4.7 Williamston 10/11.14 Lexington (VADA) Sanctioned schooling shows Wakefield Airfield 4-H Center April 14 & 15 May 26 & 27 Sept. 15 & 16 Deep Creek Stables Chestnut Oak Show Series: The 2018 VADA Chapter Challenge was approved by VADA. Date: August 11, Location: Airfield 4-H Conference Center, Wakefield, VA. Managers: Robyn Nunnally Janice Mumford Show Secretary: Marie Taylor

9 Equine Movement Clinic by Ann Jacobson I attend the clinic Understanding Equine Movement to Realize Your Horse s Potential given by Jillian Kreinbring. The clinic was part lecture, part hands on demonstration held the second week of December. My interest in Biomechanics began through my career as a saddle fitter and carries over into my own riding. As I became more aware of how important Biomechanics are for the health and soundness of my horse and the impact it has on my own riding abilities, I began researching Biomechanics through reading and discussions with my instructor. While the importance of Biomechanics is undeniable, it can be intimidating to pick up a book by well-known Biomechanics experts such as Dr. Hillary Clayton or Deb Bennet to learn about it. At the clinic I attended, Jillian was excellent at breaking down information and demonstrating how each piece of the equine anatomy system impacts the whole body. The first concept presented was how to tell when a horse is in good balance. Jillian established that when a horse is standing in a neutral position, he is in good balance when the C-5 (5 th cervical vertebra) is within 4 inches parallel plain as the lumber-sacral (LS) joint. The LS joint aligns with the point of the hip. Why are the C-5 and the LS joint critical? They are critical because they are major pivot points in the horse s body. The C-5 is the biggest cervical vertebra because it has the most muscle and ligament attachments stimulating bone grown and the LS joint in line with the middle of the horse s hip. The C-5 is also where the spine transitions the S shape in the neck to curve the other way. Consequently, when the horse lifts it s back properly, the C-5 lifts changing the shape of the neck. When this happens, it appears that the neck telescopes out and the butt comes under creating a nice arch in the horse s body. As you probably know, Dressage at its core is how to train the horse to change its balance. As you progress up the level, the C-5 lifts higher in relationship to the LS joint creating a teeter totter affect with the horse s hind end coming under the body more. When this happens, this causes the withers to lift and the horse comes over it s back and engages its entire body from nose to tail allowing for more advance movements such as half passes, tempi lead changes, piaffes, passages, etc. Other concepts touch within the clinic: - included anatomy and the function of the equine head and neck -thoracic sling -anatomy of the back, thorax and abdomen -active muscles verse passive ligament system -the hindquarter -the significance of the Lumbo-Sacral joint -the mechanics of collection and balance. The study of biomechanics has been tremendously helpful to know how I am affect my horse s body and it is a way to become a better rider off the horse by expanding your knowledge. I encourage you to do you own research into the subject.

10 CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to SVDA member Cheryl Gaylord and Isabella WVF!!! Just when we thought the 2017 show season had come to a close, in comes fantastic news from USEF! Congratulations to Isabella WVF, owned by Cheryl Gaylord and trained by Ashley & Scott Sarkozi, on being named the National Champion Horse of the Year in Friesian Dressage for the USA! We knew Isabella, Cheryl and Ashley had a stellar year, but this honor is even better than we had imagined for Isabella s first season showing in Dressage! Well done team! Submitted by Scott Sarkozi and Cookie Parsons

11 Advertise in THE 2018 PURPLEBOOK It would be great if you could share the advertising opportunity in the 2018 Purple Book with your members! The more advertising we get, the more we are able to offset the cost of producing this Directory. We have sold both the inside front and inside back covers but we have plenty of room for other ads. Please click on the link below to get to the advertising form and note that the deadline for the submission of ads is the 10 th of January 2018! Thanks in advance for any ads you might be able to sell! Happy Holidays, Gardy Bloemers STAY ON TOP OF THE DRESSAGE COMMUNITY S MINDS FOR 12 MONTHS- THE 2018 PURPLEBOOK The Purplebook is VADA s annual directory, which is mailed to all 800 members of the Virginia Dressage Association in February of each year. Contact information for individual Chapter Board Members and key activities for each one of our eight Chapters is included in addition to a listing of each member s address, phone number and address. Consider listing your business in this Membership Directory to make sure that your business gets noticed throughout the year. This publication has a 12 month shelf life and at the prices indicated below, that s certainly an excellent and cost effective way to stay top of mind with the Virginia dressage community! All ads must be received by January 10 th, 2018 to be included in the 2018 Purple Book! Business Listing (up to 6 lines of print) $25 Business Card (Black and White) $30 Half Page (Black and White) $70 Whole Page (Black and White) $100 Inside Front Cover (Color) SOLD OUT! $125 Inside Back Cover (Color) SOLD OUT! $125 CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE ADVERTISIGN FORM: Contact Gardy Bloemers or Robin Dannels for more information by ing gardy@gardybloemers.com or reigndear01@aol.com. Advertise with SVDA Classified Ads All ads must be submitted as they are to appear in the newsletter. SIZE PER ISSUE PER YEAR FULL PAGE $15.00 $ HALF PAGE $10.00 $ QUARTER PAGE $7.50 $75.00 BUSINESS CARD $5.00 $50.00 CLASSIFIEDS $5.00 $50.00

12 From the USEF website Know Your Treats: Some Natural Ingredients Can Cause Accidental Drug Positives by Glenye Oakford Dec 26, 2017, 3:00 PM EST If you like to reward your horse with edible treats, remember to be mindful of exactly what you re feeding: some natural ingredients, like honey and licorice, can cause an accidental drug positive. You may think something sounds familiar and benign, but you don t necessarily know what s in it, said Dr. Stephen Schumacher, DVM, chief administrator of US Equestrian s Equine Drugs and Medications Program. You know the plant, but you might not know what its active constituents might be. A variety of common and innocent-sounding ingredients can cause unexpected positives. Any tea extract can contain caffeine, even those that have been decaffeinated. Some honey can also contain caffeine. Poppy seeds can contain amounts of morphine that can be enough to trigger a positive. The forbidden substance eugenol occurs naturally in such foods as licorice, cloves, vanilla, nutmeg, and celery. Want to Be Sure? Call the Experts! Not sure about your treats? Call the Equine Drugs and Medications Program at , give them the complete list of ingredients, and they ll check it out. We don t want to discourage people from doing this for their horses, but you have to be careful, said Schumacher. We d rather educate than adjudicate! No question is too silly to ask just Photo Credit: Kim Russell Photo give us a call. If you submit a list, we can look at the individual ingredients and respond back to you. Photo Credit: Taylor Pence It s all part of being a US Equestrian Federation member

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14 Jerry Schurink's riding career dates back to the late 1970s. In 1979 he received his Beiriter certification, the college degree for riders and trainers in Germany. He was named the United States Dressage Federation Young Rider of the Year in 1980 and in was selected to train at the U.S. Equestrian Team facility in Hamilton, Mass., with Jack LeGoff. In , Schurink was co-coach of the USEA (United States Eventing Association) Area 1 Young Rider championship team, resulting in bronze, silver and gold medals. In 1997 he was invited to train with U.S. Eventing Team Coach, Captain Mark Phillips in Millbrook, N.Y. He is also a founding member of the USEA Instructor Certification Program. Currently, Schurink is an instructor, trainer, coach and competitor in dressage, eventing and jumper/equitation. He is a multi-discipline equestrian clinician and an equine business consultant. Schurink holds many professional certifications and awards, including the 2011 United States Pony Club Academy of Achievement Award and National Youth Congress Leader; the USEA Area 1 American Young Riders/Junior Riders championship coach and is a USDF "L Graduate with Distinction. Schurink received his associate's degree in animal science from Thomson School, University of New Hampshire in 1982 and his bachelor of science degree in animal science from the University of New Hampshire in After many years of being the Director of Riding and Director of Equine Studies at the University of Massachusetts, Jerry relocated to Virginia to accept a position at Bridgewater College as Director of Riding. Under his guidance, Bridgewater has won several national titles and become a major contender in Intercollegiate competition.

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16 2018 calendar 3/3.4 3/ /17.18 Schooling SSTC 3/24.25 March Magic 3/31 4/1 4/7.8 4/14.15 Williamston Spring Dressage, Airfield Show, Wakefield, Va. 14/15 4/21.22 Schooling Merry Oaks Stables 4/ /5.6 Dressage at the Meadow, Doswell, VA 5/ /19.20 Schooling Bridlewood Estate 5/26.27 Airfield Show, Wakefield, VA. 26/27 6/1.2.3 Capital Classic, Raleigh, NC 6/10 Schooling Peace Haven Farm 6/16.17 VA. Summer Dressage 6/ /30 7/1 Schooling Terra Ceia 7/7.8 7/12.15 Lexington - VADA 7/21.22 Schooling Amazing Grace 7/28.29 Raleigh Summer I & II, Raleigh NC 8/4.5 8/11.12 VADA Culpeper, 2018 VADA Chapter Challenge, Wakefield, VA 8/19 Schooling Princess Anne Farm 8/ /1.2 NCDCTA Labor of Love I & II, Raleigh NC 9/8.9 9/15.16 Rosemont I & II, WEGs in Tryon, NC, Airfield Show, Wakefield, VA. 15/16 9/22.23 Schooling Bridlewood Estate 9/ /4.7 BLMs Williamston 10/11.14 Lexington (VADA) 10/ /27.28 Schooling SSTC 11/3.4 11/ / /24.25

17 SVDA Board of Directors 2018 President: Beth Rippel 2341 Herring Ditch Rd Chesapeake, VA Treasurer: Evelyn Eidem PO Box 9906 Chesapeake, VA Vice President: Toni Meranda 109 Winterberry Circle Smithfield, VA Awards: Lorna (Cookie) Parsons 5009 Holly Rd Portsmouth, VA Secretary: Kathy Rowse 1468 Peppercorn Lane Suffolk, VA Clinics & Programs: Emily Melick 308 Shore Dr Suffolk, VA Membership: Carol Gonyo 1502 Hawick Terrace Chesapeake, VA Webmaster: Wendy L. Murray 6115 Trumpet Dr Suffolk, VA Scholarship: Janice Mumford 4152 Longstreet Lane Suffolk, VA Show Co-Chairman: Skip Gardner 1413 Cypress creek Parkway Smithfield, VA Newsletter: Sarah Miller Courthouse Highway Smithfield, VA or hotmail.com Show Co-Chairman: Katherine Gardner 1413 Cypress creek Parkway Smithfield, VA VADA Representative: Beth Rippel Sandy Toby Robyn Nunnally Ways and Means: Krista Bryant Spring Crest Drive Carrollton, VA Youth Chair: Charlene Jensen 304 Bridlewood Lane Suffolk, VA Members At Large: Cyndi Lang 3008 Stratford Dr. Chesapeake, VA Raymond Penland 1901 Grey Friars Chase, Virginia Beach, VA Lisa Darden 214 Uncle Grahman Rd, Grandy, NC Sandy Toby P.O. Box 3024 Suffolk, VA Whitney Kelso: 5140 Settlers Park Dr, Virginia beach, VA Lora Gibson: 19 Beverly Hills Dr. Newport News, VA Joanne Smith: 908 Pillow Dr, Virginia Beach, VA