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1 February 2019 Vol. 26 No. 2 Schooling Show Season The 2019 Schooling Show Ominbus has been mailed, and the schooling show season is about to begin! Be sure to check out the 2019 schedule on page 20, as well as information about the USDF Region 2 Catherine B Jacobs Year End Schooling Show Awards Program on page 5. Katy Barrs on Miss Jane (pictured above at the September 23, 2018 Fox Valley Saddle Association Dressage Schooling Show) was the 2017 Introductory Level Champion Jr/YR and Training Level 5th Place Jr/YR finishers for this USDF-sponsored program. Photo by Walt Tun & February 2019 Page 1

2 FEBRUARY 2019 VOL. 26 NO. 2 NEWSLETTER EDITOR Mary Jo Downen typagraphics@gmail.com Members are encouraged to submit comments, articles, news, photos. Deadline: 10th of preceding month. ADVERTISING & PRODUCTION MANAGER Mary Jo Downen, TypaGraphics ads to typagraphics@gmail.com Please send checks made out to to Mary Jo Downen, Pearl St., Kirkland, IL Click to Visit our Website: A monthly newsletter published by the Illinois Dressage & Combined Training Association, An Illinois Not for Profit Corporation. Opinions expressed within are those of the authors, unless otherwise indicated. The is a USDF Group Member and USEA Affiliate Member Organization. This organization s members are automatically USDF Group Members The Illinois Dressage and Combined Training Association is a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the understanding of dressage and eventing theories and skills through clinics and educational events. We also strive to assist our members in achieving their equestrian goals, and to maximize their riding enjoyment. Advertising Rates All Ads must be prepaid and received by the 10th of the preceding month. Those requiring extra graphics work may be subject to additional graphics charges. Please see for complete ad submission information. Discounts for multiple insertions - ,call or go to www. idcta.org for further information. Send Ads & Checks to: Mary Jo Downen, Pearl St., Kirkland, IL Phone: typagraphics@gmail.com Full Page...$40.00 Half Page...$25.00 One-Third Page...$20.00 Quarter Page...$15.00 Business Card Size...$10.00 Classifieds Members... FREE (first 50 words, additional words 10 each) Non-members...10 per wordnew NEW! You can now pay for your Scribe ads with your credit card! Go to and scroll down to the payment methods to pay securely online via PayPay. INFORMATION HOTLINE Molly Fine Febuary 2019 Page 2

3 President s PERSPECTIVE By Molly Fine The New Year is here! The Annual Awards Banquet was held this past weekend and was just great. Everyone had a great time all 170 of us! We had 30 more in attendance than last year, and what fun it was! The food and service were outstanding, and we have Kelly Allgauer and the Hilton to thank for that. Thank you to the Allgauers for our dinner wine. The raffle was great, too, and thank you to all who contributed. The awards were well-received, and the ribbons were beautiful. Thank you to the sponsors who helped defray the banquet costs, and to the volunteers who made things happen. By all measures, the night was a great success. The new board met on January 15 and began to look at items we will be addressing in 2019: The Dressage and Schooling Show committees will be looking at changing the rules for year-end awards to include Western Dressage. The Dressage Committee will be looking at methods for affiliating and supporting clinics at local barns. The Eventing Committee is going to be revising the rules for year-end awards, and will be planning activities for the New Year. The Educational/Social Committee will be planning events for member participation. The Schooling Show Committee will be working with the Dressage committee to incorporate Western Dressage and classes for the very beginners in our schooling show program, as well as exploring how to strengthen ties with. We need a lot of help to pull these programs off, and are looking for volunteers for each of these committees. Remember, is a volunteer organization, and the only way things get done is if you BOARD MEMBERS Linda Bland gus12gizmo@aol.com Brittany Burson b.burson@sbcglobal.net Cecelia Conway ceceliaconway2@gmail.com Shelly Day sdaydressage@gmail.com Nicole Dlugosz nicoledlugosz1@gmail.com Nikki Jewell nikkijewell@aol.com Emma Kane emma.kane04@gmail.com Heather McCarthy heathercmccarthy@gmail.com Katie Miskovic alliyes77@aol.com Joan Pecora jlpaward@aol.com Sarah Stone donny3638@yahoo.co help. Please make time to join one of these committees and make things for our riding community happen. These committees are the engine of the club and are where the planning and execution of our activities happen. The chairs of each committee are very open to new members, so come join the fun. If you are interested, please call: Alison Volpentesta VP Eventing: barlink6@gmail.com, Fatima Kranz - VP Dressage: Fpk2009@yahoo.com, Brittany Burson - Educational/Social Committee: brittburson@gmail.com, Emma Kane - Educational/Social Committee: emma.kane04@gmail.com, Cecelia Conway- Schooling Show Series: ceceliaconway2@gmail.com, The Schooling Show Omnibus has been published and the shows are listed on the website under the Schooling Show tab and on the calendar. We have added a schooling show on June 21st, the day continued on page 5 EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS President: Molly Fine mollymfine@gmail.com VP Dressage: Fatima Kranz fpk2009@yahoo.com VP Eventing: Alison Volpentesta barlink6@gmail.com Treasurer: Michael Coghlan mcoghlan@catwalkconsulting.com Secretary: Cindy Lambert cindylambert706@gmail.com COMMITTEES Cecelia Conway - Schooling Show Series ceceliaconway2@gmail.com Katie Miskovic Grant Program alliyes77@aol.com Alison Volpentesta Eventing Committee barlink6@gmail.com Fatima Kranz - Dressage Committee fpk2009@yahoo.com MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN Lil Kane For questions and/or changes: theflyingkanes3@aol.com February 2019 Page 3

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5 Region 2 Catherine B. Jacob Schooling Show Year End Award An overview of the guidelines is presented below. If you re interested in participating in the 2019 Region 2 Catherine B Jacob Schooling Show Year End Awards, please download and review the guidelines document, registration, and result form. Show year is from November 1 to October 31 of the following year. For further information, please contact: Catherine B. Jacob at cathbjacob5@gmail.com or (513) PURPOSE REGIONAL AND LOCAL LEVEL To help provide funds for Region 2 sponsored GMO Educational Fund. To establish a standard set of dressage classes throughout the region that will count toward Region 2 Catherine B. Jacob Schooling Show Year end Program Awards. To encourage local competition managers to put together a series of schooling dressage competitions that will provide competitions with standard quality of classes and judges. To allow local competitor s scores to be recognized on a regional level without leaving their home area. To encourage competitors to improve their skills, gain show experience, and confidence to move up to USDF/USEF rated shows. To encourage a venue to educate and train a base of show volunteers: scribes, gatekeepers, scorers, bit checkers, etc. for local and USDF/USEF recognized shows. To encourage riders to join a local GMO (Group Member Organization of USDF). HORSE/RIDER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Competitor must be a current or new member of a local GMO to compete for Region 2 Catherine B. Jacob Schooling Show Year End Awards Program. Competitor is responsible for following the rules and completing the requirements of the schooling shows. Competitor MUST send a completed Region 2 Catherine B. Jacob Schooling Show Registration Form for each horse/rider combination to the Region 2 Points Person with a check for $25.00 for each level or $45.00 for two adjacent levels, BEFORE their scores are eligible. Scores submitted must be postmarked by NOVEMBER 5. Show year will be from November 1 to October 31 of the following year. Source: President s Perspective continued from page 3 before our recognized show, and have added several opportunity classes during the recognized show, giving the schooling show participant the opportunity to compete in three shows in one weekend. There will be competitor parties on both Friday and Saturday nights. Come and join the fun. We are excited about new prospects for clinics in 2019, and will be getting information out about a USDF awards program for schooling shows. Competitors in recognized shows, remember that you have do Safe Sport training BEFORE you compete in USEF/USDF licensed competitions in 2019 and beyond. The training is provided by the US Center for Safe Sport. It is free, and when you renew your USEF membership, you will have access to a portal on the USEF website to complete the training. There is a 30-day grace period for those members who are renewing after December 1. This requirement is Federally-mandated. Don t mess up your show season bypassing this requirement, or you will not be allowed to show in USDF/USEF-recognized shows. Your best bet is to renew early and take the training right after you renew. It takes about two hours and is very easy to follow. Stay warm in this cold weather. I hope you had a great holiday season, and I hope that all of you can be part of the action as volunteers, competitors and participants. Happy Riding! 2019 Wayne Eventing Derby By Katie Lindsay This year the Wayne Eventing Derby s traditional dates were usurped by two immovable date conflicts: Easter, and the Land Rover Kentucky Five Star Event (née Rolex). Consequently, this year s Derby weekend will be May 3, 4 and 5, The same levels of competition will be offered as last year, as well as the Derby Within A Derby. See the prize lists and entry blanks for entry information and criteria at The popular Ride A Test and Move Up Challenge will also be featured. Entries open March 26. Everything takes place at Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Illinois. This is a perfect, low-stress opportunity to knock the winter rust off of you and your horse! Circle the date! February 2019 Page 5

6 A Look Back: February 2008 Scribe Articles Editor s Note: February is a traditionally light month for the Scribe, so I decided to go back ten years to see what the club was up to. I found these great articles by members (who are still active with today!), with great observations that have held up over the years. Enjoy! What Does My Instructor Expect? By Deidre Vegeer (Reprinted from February 2008 Scribe) I ve been wondering, what does my instructor really expect/want from me? What do I really want/expect from my in-structor? I love my instructor. She is overly educated, a massive overachiever, and kind and hard all at the same time. She forgives me and humbles me. Most of all; she encourages me every time I ride with her. There are so many snippets of wisdom I have gotten from her; I cannot list them all. Sometimes I look at my big beast (a.k.a. the Cow) when she is riding him (because I just couldn t get it ) and I think, I don t deserve either one of these two. My instructor always tells me that I do deserve it! Much like how we have to pick our horse(s), I think we have to pick our instructor. In return, they should pick us. It should be, in a perfect world, a mutual enterprise. After all, the three of you are working toward something. Hopefully, that something is a better ride on a better-performing horse with a better-performing rider! That being said, I made a list (I am a list maker! It helps me focus!). Albeit, the list is probably not complete. Some people may or may not agree with it. The list, however, works for me. Take it or leave it, here it is: What I think my riding Instructor wants from me: 1. Be on time for my lessons. a. Be tacked up. b. Be cleaned up. c. Be dressed appropriately. d. Boots or half chaps, helmet, whip (if needed), polo wraps or protective boots for my horse, clean shirt for me (with a collar is preferred), clean riding breeches, clean saddle and bridle, etc. e. Be warmed up BEFORE the lesson starts. 2. Remember, my instructor is not a mind reader. a. My instructor does not know what I worked on during the week. b. My instructor does not know how my horse behaved during the week. c. My instructor does not know what I am thinking. d. My instructor cannot answer my questions if I don t ask them. 3. She/he expects me to ride my horse BETWEEN my lessons. That means I ride 5-6 days a week (including my lesson day). 4. She/he expects me to state what my intentions are for my horse and me. For example, I want to show and I would like to eventually get to 3rd level Dressage or I am just a pleasure rider and I like going to clinics. 5. Remember, my riding instructor is only a human being. She/he has good days and bad days too. 6. She/he expects me to be polite and respectful. 7. Ask questions (see #2d). 8. She/he expects me to educate myself outside of my lessons i.e. partake in riding clinics as a rider or observer (take notes), go to shows, read related articles and/or books. 9. She/ he expects to be paid (don t make them ask for their check that s just tacky). 10. A Thank you at the end of your lesson goes a long way in the realm of politeness (even if the lesson wasn t stellar). Remember, you need them just as much, if not MORE, then they need you (and they may not need you!). 11. If you don t like or understand what your instructor taught you, TALK TO THEM about it. (see #2d and #7 -- catching a theme here?) What I look for in a Riding Instructor: 1. A person who is educated in the field I am riding in. 2. A person who continues to educate and advance themselves in the field I am riding in. 3. A person who is willing to work with my horse and me at the level we are, pushing us when needed and backing off when appropriate (and is okay when I break down in tears thinking I am the worst rider in the world, but a little later they are willing to cheer me on when my horse and I finally get it ). 4. A person who has respect for my horse and me. 5. A person who places value on my horse. a. She/he seeks to do what is best for my horse and my horse s education (even if it doesn t look pretty at the mo-ment). 6. A person who places value on me. a. She/he is willing to tell me where I really need to work on something and where I am doing well. 7. A person who can challenge my horse and me (see #3). 8. A person who is presentable, polite and professional in manner. 9. A person who is willing to ride my horse, when needed. 10. A person who is willing to stop and explain it to me and/or my horse when one of us is just NOT getting that elusive it. 11. A person who I can talk to about my horse and ride(s). These are just my thoughts on the subject. I hope they spur you onto thinking about what your list would entail. continued on page 7 Febuary 2019 Page 6

7 Just Do it!: Riding in My First Public Clinic By Karen Fitt (Reprinted from February 2008 Scribe) Riding in a public clinic for the first time can be a very daunting experience one I almost backed out of at the last minute. But going through with it was one of the best riding experiences I ve had. As you make your New Year s riding resolutions and put your plans together on how to accomplish them, I encourage you to consider actually riding in a clinic, especially if you ve never done it before. It can give an improvement boost to your riding for a long time after the clinic, and it isn t as painful an experience as you might think. Here s what happened with my first public clinic experience. I received the Suzanne von Dietze book, Balance in Movement, for Christmas last year from my trainer. It s quite a thorough discussion of human and horse anatomy and how one influences the other when riding, and more importantly, how problems with balance by the rider directly impact the horse s movements or perceived problems. It quickly became apparent to me that von Dietze had a very special understanding to pass on to her students. Therefore, when I heard that von Dietze was visiting the US for her first-ever clinic tour in this country, I was among the first to send in my application. Then the doubts and nervous pangs started. As a Training Level rider trying to move up to First Level, was I good enough to put my riding to public scrutiny? Would I make a fool of myself? What if I couldn t properly control my horse or perform the movements correctly? Would I be too nervous to ride in front of experienced equestrians for three days in a row? What was I thinking went I sent in my application? I calmed myself down by reasoning that I probably wouldn t be chosen, but when I learned that I had been, the strangest things started to happen to my riding several weeks before the clinic. I began having problems with movements I thought I d already mastered. Things got so bad that I suggested to my trainer the week before the clinic that I should cancel. But she wisely told me, No way! And, in retrospect, I m glad she did. The clinic turned out to be one of the best learning experiences I ve had. The accommodations at Sunflower were wonderful. Phil, the manager, was even able to get a farrier to attend to my horse s lost shoe within an hour of our arrival at the stable. Von Dietze couldn t have been more accommodating, and immediately put every rider at ease. She spoke to each rider at the start of their rides individually, with her microphone off, so she and the rider could converse privately. My pre-clinic tension had manifested itself in my back with rather painful results, so she immediately gave me back-stretching exercises to do on my horse. As we worked through that first lesson, I became looser and more relaxed, and my horse responded with more evenly balanced gaits. The first 45 minutes flew by, and I was sorry to learn that my time was over. I had barely noticed the auditors, much to my amazement. I greatly looked forward to the next two days rides. Von Dietze built on each rider s strengths while fixing key weaknesses. I have audited many clinics in the past and usually found some good points to take away, but after this clinic I ended up with over seven single-spaced, typed pages of notes! One of the keys I use to determine if a clinic was worthwhile is how long after the clinic I still refer to my notes. It s now six months after the clinic, and my notes are as useful as ever. Another plus is that my trainer audited the entire clinic, so we were able to use the same terminology and exercises in my very next lesson, and still do today. That has proven to be very valuable as well. Sue Gerstenberger wrote an excellent summary of the many tips, lessons and exercises that resulted from the clinic in an earlier issue of this newsletter, so I won t rehash that information, I ll just highlight some of the things that I ve found particularly useful over the past several months. If you, too, are a lower level rider, perhaps you ll also find them beneficial. Posting Trot When posting, keep the rising part small. It keeps the lower leg more still. Move hips forward from the knees. Wait for the horse s movement. Think, sitting down forward. Think landing, not sitting. Land to the front of the saddle and roll to the back seat bones. If you land to the back of the saddle, it s harder to get up again in time. Also your horse will slow down because he feels your weight when you land, and it puts your lower leg out of position. When landing at the trot, alternate your seat bones in the center of the saddle right in center, then left in center. The one that s easier to put in the center is where you have a tendency to collapse. Using alternating seat bones requires the rider to balance more. This frees the horse s gait. To get better balanced, change the diagonal every stride: down-downup-down-down-up, etc. or even the more difficult up-up-down-upup-down. The horse waits more for the rider if you re always changing the diagonal. Then go back to posting trot. On the stride when you rise, the leg must not change. Just the hips go forward. Don t hold with the leg. Control with the tummy muscles. Stretchy trot circle: Keep your weight slightly back so the horse will stretch his neck more. Encourage the horse to stretch 1 cm more at the posting trot by sitting 1 cm back in the saddle. But don t lean forward when doing so. Trot transitions: Go into the trot by just stretching up and lengthening your chest. Minimal leg needed. Canter Keep the horse s head exactly between the shoulders to keep the inside shoulder free. Head should not be in front of the inside shoulder. If horse s head is sideways, he avoids using his back. On a downward transition, trot rhythm is faster than the canter rhythm for your body. Grow in the upper body and get quick with your hips. Think go forward into trot on downward transitions. To slow the canter, stretch your upper body and wait for the movement. Don t push too much with your seat because then the horse can t finish the stride. Just follow the movement; wait for it. Feel that your knee is bent and soft, especially in the landing phase. Slide your seat to the inside for two strides, then middle, then the outside. This exercise helps your leg to hang longer without coming off the horse and with more mobility in the pelvis. Count the canter strides in the corners. Should be four strides, then straight. Counting makes you ride the corners more accurately. General Body Position Leg position is the most important between the hip and knee. A long leg is long from the hip to the knee. Keep the feeling of the knees forward When you shorten your stirrups, your seat bones are in better contact with the saddle. (I had mine one hole too long.) Looking down brings you behind the movement. To keep your legs from clamping, feel for non-existent stirrups e.g. two holes shorter, then two holes longer, then two holes shorter, then one hole longer. Between your hands and hips, visualize a square. The distance between the hands and the hips should never vary. This is the taboo zone. Nothing must go in there. Hands should move sideways, never backward. The outside rein is to drive, not to hold. You must give forward with the outside rein as much as you want the horse to bend. The bottom line: Don t think about it or fret over it too long. Just find a clinic that you can afford, and go for it. You ll be glad you did. February 2019 Page 7

8 Communications Template for In order to ensure has enough information about your event to include in our communications forums (i.e., Facebook, website, website calendar and other communications vehicles), please provide the following information: I request that the below information (and attachments, if included) be communicated to the equestrian community via the following (check all that apply): Website Website Calendar Facebook Scribe Other (please describe: ) Name of the event: Description of Event/Purpose: Date(s) of event: Start Time: End Time: Cost (if there is no flyer on the event that includes the costs): Location Name: Address: Contact Name: Address: Phone Number: Check here if you have attached a flyer or other advertising material or pictures (recommended, to further clarify the event). Please send the form and any advertising to: Molly Fine at mollymfine@gmail.com and/or Mary Jo Downen at typagraphics@gmail.com Febuary 2019 Page 8

9 Illinois Dressage and Combined Training Association 2019 Membership Form Name: Street Address: City / State / Zip: Home Phone: Cell Phone: (Required): If you choose a type of membership that has an italic section, please complete the information for that specialized membership type: Regular Membership...$60.00 $ Young Rider Membership...$45.00 $ Rider Birth Date REQUIRED! Junior Rider Membership $35.00 $ Rider Birth Date REQUIRED! Business Membership*...$ $ If you are joining as a Business Member, please provide us with additional information: Business Name: Street Address: City / State / Zip: Please accept my gift to s Educational Grant Fund...$ Total...$ Please make check payable to. Credit cards NOT accepted with this form. Mail Membership Form & Check to: Lil Kane, 3591 Persimmon Drive, Algonquin, IL membershipidcta@gmail.com Phone: (cell) is an ALL Volunteer, Not-For-Profit Organization. Please become active in the club and VOLUNTEER! Rules Governing Year-end Awards: In order to qualify for any awards, the owner and the rider of each horse must be a Regular, Young Rider, Junior Rider and/or Life member of at the time the scores are earned. Explanation of Membership Fees: Regular Membership: $60.00 Includes an annual electronic subscription to the Scribe available at.org, one vote in annual elections, discounted participation in select sponsored activities and a USDF Group membership*. Young Rider Membership: $45.00 For those members who will not have reached their 22nd birthday before January 1, Same benefits as regular members with the exception of voting privileges. Junior Rider Membership: $35.00 For those members who will not have reached their 17th birthday before January 1, Same benefits as regular members with the exception of voting privileges. Business Membership: $ Entitles a business to ONE Regular, Junior Rider or Young Rider membership. $60 of advertising in the Scribe, a link to your website from s website and an entry into the Business Directory with your logo and a summary of your business offerings. You can also advertise your events on the website calendar, and request E-Blasts be sent out to the list. Once you have signed up as a business, your application will be sent to the web administrator and you will be sent a questionnaire to build your directory page. This is a great way to advertise your business. * USDF Group membership includes 10 issues of the USDF Connection and many additional benefits. It is not a participating membership and does not include eligibility for USDF year end awards and to compete in Regional competitions. For further information go to February 2019 Page 9

10 Benefits of Membership There are many benefits of being an Member Community Support - becoming a member of brings you together with other equine lovers to support one another and improve the understanding of dressage and eventing disciplines SCRIBE - receive 's monthly, electronic newsletter SCRIBE - you can submit articles to be published in the SCRIBE Facebook - join your equine community on s Facebook page Education Riding clinics - with some of the top trainers/coaches available Education clinics (in development) learn about different topics (i.e., tack fitting, equine insurance, essential oils, etc) Schooling Shows Recognized Shows Financial Discounts - receive a discount to ride in or audit -sponsored clinics USDF Group membership - included with your membership - group members get most of the benefits of USDF membership (exceptions - a group membership cannot qualify for or participate in (1) regional championships; (2) Adequan /USDF Year-End Awards or (3) USDF Breeder s Championship Qualifiers and Finals classes) (link: Grants - apply for a grant to participate in a clinic (link: Advertising - Regular members get free advertising in the classified section of the SCRIBE and business members (1) get $60 of advertising in the SCRIBE, (2) can advertise through s blasts to almost 2,000 in the equine community,(3) can post on 's Facebook page, and (4) can advertise events on the website calendar (link: Recognition year-end awards - be recognized for your achievements in both recognized and schooling shows Febuary 2019 Page 10

11 YEAR END AWARDS RULES GOVERNING DRESSAGE AWARDS: (Revised January 2018) OVERVIEW: shall present Champion and Reserve and third through sixth place awards at the end of each competition year. The awards will be based on the average test score for each rider and horse combination as outlined below. Awards for each level will be based on the following: Horse and rider combinations having the best average for the top five (5) rides of those submitted for each level from Introductory through Fourth Level. Horse and rider combinations having the best average for the top four (4) rides of those submitted for each of the FEI levels from PSG through Grand Prix. Horse and rider combinations having the best average for the top three (3) rides of those submitted for Musical Freestyle at each USDF and FEI recognized level (training through Grand Prix). Champion and Reserve and third through sixth place awards will be awarded for Open, Adult Amateur and Junior (Jr)/Young Rider divisions. Final divisions for each level are at the discretion of the Dressage Committee as entries warrant. Rides will be counted at the level they are ridden (e.g. Training, Second). The rider must select which division they wish to compete in (Jr/Young Rider, Adult Amateur, or Open) as per their USEF classification, e.g. professional rider (Open), Adult Amateur, etc. An Adult Amateur or Jr/Young Rider may compete in more than one division, for example Adult Amateur and Open, if they complete the required number of tests for each division (10 unique tests total for USDF level, 8 unique tests for FEI level, or 6 unique tests for Freestyle). It is the competitor s responsibility to ensure that they have the required number of rides at each level within the division. SCORE REPORT FORMS: has a Score Report Form available for use by Open, Adult Amateur, Junior and Life members. The Score Report Form is available on the website, can be printed from the newsletter when published, or requested from the VP of Dressage or any Board Member. One form should be used per level/division and requires a copy of each test clearly indicating the name and location of the show, name of the judge, name of the horse, name of the rider, the date of the show and the judge s signature. Alternatively, a score report from the USDF website can be attached to the form after indicating which rides are selected for USDF/USEF recognized shows. RULES GOVERNING AWARDS: Section 1: In order to qualify for any awards, the rider of each horse must be a member in good standing of at the time the scores are earned. If the rider would like to count a show score or scores that occurred prior to becoming a member of, a $50 late fee in addition to the regular membership fee must be paid in order to count the score(s). Section 2: It is each rider s responsibility to report his/her own scores. All mailed Score Report Forms with proof of scores, and a completed Volunteer Hour Form, must be postmarked no later than October 31. If that date falls on a Sunday or mail holiday, award forms must be postmarked by the next day. It is each rider s responsibility to send a copy of the tests or a score report from USDF attached to s Score Report Form to the awards chairperson (listed on the form). If any part of the test or score sheet is illegible or not completed, the score will not be counted. It is the rider s responsibility to see that the test or score sheet includes the name of the rider, name of the horse, name of the show, date of the show, class number, level, test number, division, score, percentage, and judge s name and signature. Section 3: Only shows open to all competitors will be counted. Section 4: For each of the award levels, Introductory through Fourth Level, one must have a minimum of five (5) rides, a minimum of three (3) USDF recognized shows, and a minimum of three (3) different USDF/USEF recognized judges. In the case of two judges for a class, the pair shall be considered one (1) judge (an average of the two scores will be taken). Of the 5 scores submitted for year end awards, one score must be the highest test of the level. For each of the FEI award divisions, Prix Saint Georges through Grand Prix, one must have a minimum of four (4) rides, a minimum of two (2) shows, and a minimum of two (2) different USDF/USEF recognized judges. In the case of two judges for a class, the pair shall be considered one (1) judge (an average of the two scores will be taken). For each Freestyle level, one must have a minimum of three (3) rides under two (2) different USDF/USEF recognized judges from 2 different USDF recognized show. Section 5: The show year begins on November 1 (or that weekend) for one year and ends on October 31 (or that weekend) of the following year. Section 6: All members who wish to be eligible for year end awards must volunteer a minimum of five (5) hours per calendar year at one or more -sanctioned shows or activities, or pay a $50 fee in lieu of hours worked. The hours will be recorded by the member and forwarded to the applicable awards chairperson by October 31st of that competition year. To enable members to comply with this requirement, a volunteer hours recording form will be published in the Scribe and made available on the website. The Board of Directors shall identify sanctioned shows and activities and make them known to the membership through the Scribe and the website. Section 7: Journey Award (in place 2006 forward): A horse and rider combination that has achieved 60% or higher for two of the highest tests from two different judges of each level for First, Second, Third and Fourth levels (or equivalents) will be recognized as an USDF Level Journey Award winner. A horse and rider combination that has achieved 60% or higher for two tests from two different judges for each level PSG, Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2, and Grand Prix levels will be recognized as an FEI Level Journey Award winner. Scores earned during or after the 2000 show year will be accepted with copies of score sheets or a USDF score sheet printout with the scores circled. Scores are earned over multiple years and submitted once all required scores are earned for an award in that submission year. A separate form is available to be downloaded from the website, can be photocopied from the newsletter when published, or continued on next page February 2019 Page 11

12 Dressage Year End Awards continued from previous page requested from the VP of Dressage or any Board member. A horse/ rider combination can only win the Journey Award once. Section 8: In Hand Awards For In Hand awards, shall present Champion and Reserve and third through sixth place awards, at the end of each competition year as entries warrant, in each of the following USDF Categories: Colt/Gelding Championship Current Year Foal Championship Filly Championship Mare Championship Stallion Championship Amateur Handler Champion The rules that are in effect: The horse needs a minimum of three scores, from at least two judges, from three different USDF recognized competitions in the categories listed. Horse owner must be an member at the time the scores are earned. If the rider would like to count a show score or scores that occurred prior to becoming a member of, a $50 late fee will be assessed in order to count the score(s). The Amateur/Junior handler needs a minimum of three scores, from at least two judges, from three different USDF recognized competitions or two different USDF Recognized competition and one recognized Schooling Show competition* in the Amateur/Junior handler class. The handler must be an member at the time the scores are earned. If the rider would like to count a show score(s) that occurred prior to becoming a member of, a $50 late fee will be assessed in order to count the score(s). As with other awards, five hours of volunteer time are required upon submission to be eligible for the award. RULES GOVERNING EVENTING AWARDS (Revised January 2018) Section 1: In order to qualify for any award, the rider of each horse must be a Regular, Young/Junior Rider, and/or Life member of the Association. The rider must be a member before the start date of competition(s) for which scores are submitted in order to have these scores count toward awards. This is the responsibility of the rider; the only exception is if a $50 late fee in addition to the regular membership fee is paid. See membership application for renewal rules. Section 2: Awards will be determined for all levels from results of United States Eventing Association (USEA) Three Day Events, Two Day Events and Horse Trials held in the United States. Section 3: Points submitted for awards will be calculated and recorded per the following rules: Rider or owner must properly and fully complete the awards form. The form is available on the Awards section of the website ( The USEA result summary from the USEA website (including final point scores) must be submitted. If scores will not be on the website before the deadline, the signature of the show secretary or organizer must be submitted instead. Award forms must be postmarked by October 31 if mailed, or received via or fax by the awards committee by October 31. If that date falls on a Sunday or mail holiday, award forms must be postmarked by the next day. Section 4: The show year begins on November 1 (or that weekend) of one year and ends on October 31 (or that weekend) of the following year. Section 5: It is the rider or owner s responsibility to report his or her own scores. Section 6: In the event that no qualified recipients for an awards category are presented to the awards committee, that awards category for that year will be deleted. Section 7: USEA recognized Combined Test points will be awarded at half the value listed for a Horse Trial. (This includes horse trials Febuary 2019 Page 12 that have to cancel one phase, as well as the Wayne Eventing Derby.) Section 8: A rider/horse combination who has ridden above the Preliminary level in the 5 years prior to the current show season is not eligible to receive year end award recognition in the Novice or Beginner Novice categories. A rider/horse combination that has ridden above the Training level in the 5 years prior to the current show season is not eligible to receive award recognition at the Beginner Novice level. Section 9: All riders who wish to be eligible for year end awards must volunteer a minimum of five (5) hours per calendar year at related activities or other sanctioned shows/events., or pay a $50 fee in lieu of hours worked. To enable members to comply with this requirement, a volunteer hours recording form will be published in the Scribe and made available on the website. The hours will be recorded by the rider and must be signed by appropriate volunteer coordinator or show organizer. It is the rider s responsibility to forward the score report sheet and volunteer hours form (or $50 check in lieu of) to the awards committee. Hours must be completed and sent to the awards chairperson, postmarked by October 31 of the award year. Eventing Awards The Association shall present awards in each of the following categories: USEA Advanced Level Champion, Reserve Champion, Third Place, Fourth Place, Fifth Place, and Sixth Place. USEA Intermediate Level Champion, Reserve Champion, Third Place, Fourth Place, Fifth Place, and Sixth Place. USEA Preliminary Level Champion, Reserve Champion, Third Place, Fourth Place, Fifth Place, and Sixth Place. USEA Training Level Champion, Reserve Champion, Third Place, Fourth Place, Fifth Place, and Sixth Place. USEA Novice Level Champion, Reserve Champion, Third Place, Fourth Place, Fifth Place, and Sixth Place. USEA Beginner Novice Level Champion, Reserve Champion, Third Place, Fourth Place, Fifth Place, and Sixth Place. Each of the above categories will be divided into Open, Adult Amacontinued on next page

13 Eventing Year End Awards continued from previous page teur, and Young Rider. A rider can qualify for Open or Adult Amateur, but not both. To qualify as an Adult Amateur, you must be registered with the USEA or USEF as an Amateur. Additional Awards High Point Horse Of The Year Champion and Reserve Champion. Presented to the horses with the highest point totals for the year. Points from Schooling Show Mini Event level do not count towards this award Young Rider Of The Year Champion and Reserve Champion. Presented to the Young Riders with the highest point totals for the year. (Definition of a Young Rider per by-laws). Points from Schooling Show Mini Event level do not count towards this award. Adult Amateur Rider Of The Year Champion and Reserve Champion. Presented to the Adult Amateur rider (ages 22 to 39 years) with the highest point totals for the year. Amateur determined as per USEF rules. Points from the Green Horse awards level do not count towards this award. Master Amateur Rider Of The Year Champion and Reserve Champion. Presented to the Master Adult Amateur rider (40 years and older) with the highest point totals for the year. Amateur determined as per USEF rules. Low Score Champion Presented to the Horse and Rider combinations with the lowest final submitted score at each USEA recognized level. There must be at least two riders receiving awards in a division for this award to be given. Definitions of Awards Champion of a Level Awarded to the horse/rider combination accumulating the most points at that level. Reserve Champion of a Level Awarded to the horse/rider combination accumulating the second highest points at that level. Third Through Sixth Placing of a Level Awarded to the horse/ rider combinations accumulating the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth highest number of points at that level. Horse of The Year Award Awarded to the horse having the highest total cumulative points from USEA recognized competitions from Beginner Novice through Advanced levels in accordance with the point system and rules. Riders and owners must be members at the time of the competitions for the results to count toward year end awards (or subject to a $50 late fee plus regular membership fee). Points are accumulated from the start date of membership. Low Score Pony Club Award Awarded to to the horse and rider combinations with the lowest final submitted score at each level. Riders and owners must be members at the time of the competitions for the results to count toward year end awards (or subject to a $50 late fee plus regular membership fee). Points are accumulated from the start date of membership. Must be a current USPC member, and must volunteer a minimum of five (5) hours per calendar year at -related activities or other sanctioned shows/events, or pay a $50 fee in lieu of hours worked. Points For Awards will be accumulated in the same manner as they are for USEA Year end Eventing Journey Award This award is offered to horse/rider combinations with 2 final scores of 50 penalties or less from USEA recognized events at 3 different levels (Beginner Novice through Advanced) for a total of 6 submitted scores per combination. No more than 3 of the scores can be from the same venue. For 2018 awards, scores can be submitted beginning with the year Please submit a rider summary from the USEA website including the relevant scores. Rider and owner must be a member during the current awards year, but not required to have been a member in prior years. RULES GOVERNING SCHOOLING SHOW AWARDS Schooling Show participants eligible for year end awards are subject to the following rules: For Dressage Schooling Shows shall present Champion and Reserve and third through sixth place awards at the end of each competition year. The awards will be based on the average test score for each rider and horse combination as outlined below. Award requirements are as follows: Section 1: In order to qualify for any award, the rider of each horse must be a Regular, Young/Junior Rider, Business, and/or Life* member of the Association. The rider must be a member before the start date of competition(s) for which scores are submitted in order to have these scores count toward awards. This is the responsibility of the rider. If the rider would like to count a show score(s) that occurred prior to becoming a member of, a $50 late fee in addition to the regular membership fee must be paid in order to count the score(s). Section 2: It is each owner or rider s responsibility to report his/ her own scores. All mailed Score Report forms with proof of scores and a completed Volunteer Hour form must be postmarked no later than October 31. If that date falls on a Sunday or mail holiday, award forms must be postmarked by the next day. It is each owner/rider s responsibility to send a copy of the tests as proof of participation and score authenticity. The Score Report form must be sent to the awards chairperson noted on the form. If any part of the test or score sheet is illegible or not completed, then the score will not be counted. It is the rider s responsibility to see that the test or score sheet includes the name of the rider, name of the horse, name of the show, date of the show, class number, level, test number, division, score, percentage, and judge s name and signature. Section 3: Scores Required For each of the award levels, Green as Grass/Introductory through Second Level, one must have a minimum of four (4) rides, a minimum of three (3) -recognized shows, and a minimum of three (3) different USDF/USEF or L Graduate recognized judges. Of the 4 scores submitted for year end awards, one score must be the highest test of the level with the exception of Green as Grass/Introductory which can be ridden as walk trot only. The ranking for the entries will continued on next page February 2019 Page 13

14 Schooling Show End Awards continued from previous page be determined once the average score is verified. Placings will be awarded based on the highest to lowest average score submitted. Section 4: The show year begins on November 1 (or that weekend) of one year and ends on October 31 (or that weekend) of the following year. Section 5: All members who wish to be eligible for year end awards must volunteer a minimum of five (5) hours per calendar year at one or more -sanctioned shows or activities. The hours will be recorded by the member and forwarded to the applicable awards chairperson by October 31st of that competition year. To enable members to comply with this requirement, a volunteer hours recording form will be published in the Scribe and will be made available on the website. Alternately, the rider may choose to pay the $50 fee in lieu of volunteer hours. The rider must meet this requirement. The Board of Directors shall identify -sanctioned shows and activities. For Combined Training Schooling Shows shall present Champion and Reserve and third through sixth place awards at the end of each competition year. The awards will be based on the average finishing score for each rider and horse combination as outlined below. Award requirements are as follows: Section 1: In order to qualify for any award, the rider of each horse must be a Regular, Young/Junior Rider, Business, and/or Life* member of the Association. The rider must be a member before the start date of competition(s) for which scores are submitted in order to have these scores count toward awards. This is the responsibility of the rider. If the rider would like to count a show score(s) that occurred prior to becoming a member of, a $50 late fee will be assessed in order to count the score(s). Section 2: It is each rider s responsibility to report his/her own scores. All mailed Score Report forms with proof of scores and a completed Volunteer Hour form must be postmarked no later than October 31. If that date falls on a Sunday or mail holiday, awards must be postmarked by the next day. It is each owner/rider s responsibility to send a copy of the tests as proof of participation and score authenticity. The Score Report form must be sent to the awards chairperson noted on the form. If any part of the test or score sheet is illegible or not completed, then the score will not be counted. It is the rider s responsibility to see that the test or score sheet includes the name of the rider, name of the horse, name of the show, date of the show, class number, level, test number, division, score, percentage, and judge s name and signature. Section 3: Scores Required: For each of the award levels, Pre-starter, Starter Novice, Beginner Novice and Novice, the rider/horse combination must have a minimum of three (3) rides and a minimum of three (3) -sanctioned schooling shows. The ranking for the entries will be determined once the average finishing score is verified. Placings will be awarded based on the lowest to highest average score submitted. Section 4: The show year begins on November 1 (or that weekend) of one year and ends on October 31 (or that weekend) of the following year. Section 5: All members who wish to be eligible for year end awards must volunteer a minimum of five (5) hours per calendar year at one or more -sanctioned shows or activities. The hours will be recorded by the member and forwarded to the applicable awards chairperson by October 31st of that competition year. To enable members to comply with this requirement, a volunteer hours recording form will be published in the Scribe and will be made available on the website. Alternately, the rider may choose to pay the $50 fee in lieu of volunteer hours. The rider must meet this requirement. The Board of Directors shall identify -sanctioned shows and activities. For Mini Event Training Schooling Shows shall present Champion and Reserve and third through sixth place awards at the end of each competition year. The awards will be based on the average test score for each rider and horse combination as outlined below. Awards of the levels are as following: Section 1: In order to qualify for any award, the rider of each horse must be a Regular, Young/Junior Rider, Business, and/or Life* member of the Association. The rider must be a member before the start date of competition(s) for which scores are submitted in order to have these scores count toward awards. This is the responsibility of the rider. If the rider would like to count a show score(s) that occurred prior to becoming a member of, a $50 late fee will be assessed in order to count the score(s). Section 2: It is each rider s responsibility to report his/her own scores. All mailed Score Report forms with proof of scores and a completed Volunteer Hour form must be postmarked no later than October 31. If that date falls on a Sunday or mail holiday, awards must be postmarked by the next day. It is each rider s responsibility to send a copy of the tests as proof of participation and score authenticity. The Score Report form must be sent to the awards chairperson noted on the form. If any part of the test or score sheet is illegible or not completed, then the score will not be counted. It is the rider s responsibility to see that the test or score sheet includes the name of the rider, name of the horse, name of the show, date of the show, class number, level, test number, division, score, percentage, and judge s name and signature. Section 3: Scores Required For each of the award levels, Starter Novice, Beginner Novice and Novice, the rider/horse combination must have a minimum of three (3) rides and a minimum of three (3) -sanctioned schooling shows. The ranking for the entries will be determined once the average finishing score is verified. Placings will be awarded based on the lowest to highest average score submitted. Section 4: The show year begins on November 1 (or that weekend) of one year and ends on October 31 (or that weekend) of the following year. Section 5: All members who wish to be eligible for year end awards must volunteer a minimum of five (5) hours per calendar year at one or more -sanctioned shows or activities. The hours will be recorded by the member and forwarded to the applicable awards chairperson by October 31st of that competition year. To enable members to comply with this requirement, a volunteer hours recording form will be published in the Scribe and will be made available on the website. Alternately, the rider may choose to pay the $50 fee in lieu of volunteer hours. The rider must meet this requirement. The Board of Directors shall identify -sanctioned shows and activities. *Life memberships in are no longer available. Febuary 2019 Page 14

15 Grant Program The Board of Directors has updated our Grant Program for our membership. We are very excited about this program and hope that more members begin sending in applications for upcoming clinics, whether, USEA, USDF or USEF sanctioned. As always, the funds must be used for tuition only. members can qualify every year. To qualify for a grant, clinics must be with trainers farther than 100 miles from the Chicagoland area. The clinics must be produced by, USEA, USDF, USEF or must be an approved clinic. In return, asks that the recipient of the grant write a detailed article about the clinic for the next issue of the Scribe. The article should be a minimum of one typed page and may include photographs (please provide photographer credit). Other qualifications are as follows: An applicant must be a member in good standing of for a minimum of six months at the time the clinic is to be held. An application and copy of the clinic entry must be submitted a minimum of 60 days prior to the opening date of the clinic. This will allow the Board of Directors enough time to review and vote on the applicant's request at the next board meeting. One grant per clinic may be awarded. Not every qualified clinic will be awarded a grant. The two main factors that will be considered when awarding grants are the following: volunteer hours totaling a minimum of 5 in the past calendar year and each applicant s past riding experience without regard for number of shows entered or success in the show ring. The amount funded by per clinic is $200 $400, or the cost of the clinic tuition, whichever is less, and will be voted on by the board. The grant funds may only be used for the clinic the applicant anticipates participating in as a rider, and not an auditor. Funds may not be used for stabling, hauling or other associated expenses, other than the cost of the clinic tuition. Grant funding may vary each year depending on the amount available and number of qualified applicants, and will be awarded on a first come, first served basis. Funds not used in a given year will be rolled over to the next year. In cases where the grant recipient does not participate in the requested clinic or an article is not submitted within a month of participating in the clinic, the funds granted will not be sent out and will be reallocated back. This will allow the money to be used for another applicant. All grant applicants will be notified of the decision by phone or after the board has voted. Checks will be mailed to the applicant only after the Scribe article has been received. February 2019 Page 15

16 Grant Application Name: _ Number: Name of Parent or Guardian (if under 18) Address: Phone Number: Horse s Name: address: Owner: Clinic & Location: Do you have a regular trainer? If yes, who? How long? Frequency of Lessons: What discipline do you ride? What are your riding goals? What other clinics have you ridden in the past 12 months? What contributions have you made to the in the last 12 months? What future contributions do you plan to make? Send Application & a copy of clinic entry form via mail or at least 60 days prior to opening date to: Katie Miskovic, 4215 Konrad Ave, Lyons,IL Cell: alliyes77@aol.com Febuary 2019 Page 16

17 TDF Your Source for Support Photo Credit: Shannon Brinkman Since 1989, donors to The Dressage Foundation have generously provided funds to create a better dressage community... for you. Each year grants and scholarships are awarded to riders of all ages and levelsinstructors, judges, breeders, dressage non-profits, and more. Visit dressagefoundation.org to learn about the options currently available: Photo Credit: Carolynn Bunch ADULT AMATEURS Gifted Memorial Fund Heldenberg Training Center Fund Evie Tumlin Fund for Region 9 YOUTH Captain Jack Fritz Grants for YR Graduate Program Carolyn Van Cise Fund for Michigan Youth Cynthia Aspden Fund for Youth Development Heldenberg Training Center Fund Young Rider International Dream Program INSTRUCTORS Continuing Education for Instructors Fund Karen Skvarla Fund for Young Professionals Major Lindgren Instructor Education Fund Trip Harting Fund for Pony Club Members USDF Region 9 Teaching Excellence Award BREEDERS Elysium Farm Fund for U.S. Breeders JUDGES Shannon Foundation Fund for Judges Licensing Trip Harting Fund for Pony Club Members SHOW MANAGEMENT AND TECHNICAL DELEGATES Lloyd Landkamer Show Management Development Fund Veronica Holt Dressage Technical Delegate Fund HIGH PERFORMANCE Anne B. Ramsay Grant Carol Lavell Advanced Dressage Prize Patsy Albers Award EDUCATIONAL EVENTS Continuing Education for Instructors Fund Dancing Horse Fund Edgar Hotz Judges Education Fund Michael Poulin Dressage Fund Sally Swift Fund for Centered Riding Clinics Violet Hopkins Fund for GMO Events CENTURY CLUB Honoring senior riders and horses THE DRESSAGE FOUNDATION 1314 O Street, Suite 305 Lincoln, NE info@dressagefoundation.org February 2019 Page 17

18 Listings in the Serice Directory are FREE to all paid Members. Please submit your horse-related service listing to: Mary Jo Downen at EVENTING Erika Dierks Stonehedge Farm Union Grove, WI (262) Premiere Boarding and Training Facility located on 170 acres. 30 stalls, Quality Care. Training in Eventing, Dressage and Jumping. Nikki Jewell Hidden Gem Equine Hunter, Jumper, Equitation, Eventing. Available for clinics, training and instruction. Tune up your show jumping! Brigitte Kettell Baythorne Farm Sugar Grove, IL years experience, Pony Club B rating. Beginner level through Preliminary, Level 1T ICP certified, works with riders of all levels. Laura Roesing, Trainer Shadowood Farm 433 N. Draper Rd. McHenry IL Laroesing@earthlink.net Shadowoodfarmhorses.com Family run boarding and training facility on 30 acres. Riding school includes, Hunter/Jumper and Dressage lessons through FEI levels and Eventing to preliminary level. Offering school horses from beginner to intermediate levels of riding. Febuary 2019 Page 18 DRESSAGE Eliza Ardizzone Tempel Lipizzans LLC, Wadsworth,IL (847) eardizzone@att.net USDF Silver and Gold medalist, USDF L Program grad with distinction, Resident trainer Tempel Lipizzans, 30 years experience. Susan Gerstenberger Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI hm cell mblpetvt@aol.com 262/ Bronze/Silver USDF Medalist, Training through I-1, USDF L Judge with distinction, competed thru I-1 and schooling G.P. Galina Shelepov Legacy Dressage Center, Burlington WI Barn (262) Cell (262) legacydressage@gmail.com Over 20 years of experience. Training, teaching and competing through all levels. Dressage training facility with quality care,heated full size indoor and standard outdoor arenas. David A. Smith FEI Level Rider & Trainer Naperville, IL DASmith_75@yahoo.com USDF Bronze, Silver & Gold Medalist USDF L Program Grad with distinction Have trained and shown several horses to FEI Winner of several Regional Championships Jennifer Strauss Heritage Stables, Oconomowoc, WI Imfullofstuff@yahoo.com USDF Bronze and Silver medalist on self-trained horses. Competed thru PSG. Former Fei event rider thru 2* level. Currently enrolled in USDF L program. The Tempel Lipizzans Wadsworth Rd, Old Mill Creek, IL info@tempellipizzans.com Premium boarding and training facility offering training, breeding, clinics, a working student program, and performances. Our goal for the past 60 years has been to promote classical riding and the Lipizzan breed in the US. To help with our educational goals we are visited by world renowned clinicians throughout the year. OTHER SERVICES Zanides Equine Wellness Certified Equine Therapeutic & Sports Massage Member IAAMB Abagail R. Simonsen Taylor Select Horse Bedding Forest Preserve Rd., Rockton, IL info@taylorselect.com sales@taylorselect.com The Service Directory listings are available to all paid members. If you would like to have your horse-related business listed and you are a current member, please your listing to Mary Jo Downen at typagraphics@gmail.com. Listings should include your name, your farm name, your phone(s), your , your website, and a brief description of the services that you offer. If you offer both training and boarding services, you can have a longer description. Please provide your member number as well. Take advantage of this fantastic resource for those seeking equine related services as well as for those offering them. If you have any questions regarding our new Service Directory, please don t hesitate to contact me at

19 Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement Benefits of your Membership Regular Membership: $60.00 Includes an annual electronic subscription to the Scribe, ed and available at.org, one vote in annual elections, discounted participation in select sponsored activities and a USDF Group membership*. Business Membership: $ Includes ONE Regular, Junior Rider or Young Rider membership (and benefits as listed above), $60 of advertising in the Scribe, a listing in both the Scribe and website business directory, with an expanded online listing including a logo, if desired. You can also advertise your events on the website calendar, and request E-Blasts to promote your service and/or activities, which will be sent to the list. This is a great way to reach our members and advertise your business. *For a complete list of USDF GMO benefits, go to: www. usdf.org/docs/gmoflash/web/benefits%5cgmbenefits.pdf The Illinois Dressage and Combined Training Association is a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the understanding of dressage and eventing theories and skills through clinics and educational events. We also strive to assist our members in achieving their equestrian goals, and to maximize their riding enjoyment. Are you having trouble signing up or renewing your membership online? Members are reporting occasional problems with our online signup/ renewal process. We are trying to troubleshoot and resolve the problem, and it seems to be only affecting members using AOL. If you have any problems with your online signup, please contact Membership Chairman Lil Kane at theflyingkanes3@aol.com or February 2019 Page 19

20 Febuary 2019 Page SCHOOLING SHOW SCHEDULE Date Farm Location Events Offered April 28th Geneva Equestrian Lake Geneva, WI Mini Event and Combined Training May 4th Marquis Stables Belvidere, IL Dressage 11th Horse Power Healing Elkhorn, WI Dressage 18th-19th Barrington Equestrian Barrington, IL Mini Event and Combined Training 26th Team Hall Richmond, IL Dressage and Combined Training June 2nd FVSA Hampshire, IL Dressage 9th FVSA Hampshire, IL Mini Event & Pre Starter Combined Training 16th Hannaberry Farms Crete, IL Dressage and Combined Training 21st Camp Lake, WI Dressage 22nd Camp Lake, WI Dressage Opportunity Classes 23rd Camp Lake, WI Dressage Opportunity Classes 30th Geneva Equestrian Lake Geneva, WI Mini Event and Combined Training 7th Crosswinds Farm Marengo, IL Dressage and Combined Training 12th-13th Sorensen East Troy, WI Dressage 13th Haywire Farms Galena, IL Mini Event, Combined Training, and Dressage 14th Excelsior Equestrian Hobart, IN Dressage 21st Team Hall Richmond, IL Dressage and Combined Training 28th Winsom Farm Beecher, IL Mini Event, Combined Training, and Dressage 4th Fields and Fences Gurnee, IL Dressage and Combined Training 10th-11th Silverwood Farms Camp Lake, WI Dressage Opportunity Classes 11th FVSA Hampshire, IL Mini Event & Pre Starter Combined Training 17th Haywire Farms Galena, IL Mini Event, Combined Training, and Dressage 18th FVSA Hampshire, IL Dressage 25th Team Hall Richmond, IL Dressage and Combined Training 8th ERC Marengo, IL Dressage and Combined Training 14th-15th Silverwood Farm Camp Lake, WI Dressage Opportunity Classes 22nd Fields and Fences Gurnee, IL Dressage and Combined Training 29th Geneva Equestrian Lake Geneva, WI Mini Event and Combined Training October 6th Winsom Farm Beecher, IL Mini Event, Combined Training, and Dressage, Mini Event Championships 13th Silverwood Farms Camp Lake WI Dressage and Combined Training Championships 20th Geneva Equestrian Lake Geneva, WI Mini Event and Combined Training July August September November 3rd Geneva Equestrian Lake Geneva, WI Mini Event and Combined Training Watch the mail for your 2019 Schooling Show Omnibus, included with your membership. If you haven t yet renewed or joined, do so today!

21 Classified Ads up to 50 words are FREE for members! 10 a word for non-members. Send your ad to Mary Jo Downen at typagraphics@gmail.com Classified Ads HORSES FOR SALE 2009, 16.0 hh Thoroughbred, gelding. Jack is a barn favorite with his competitive talent, puppy-dog personality, and easy-keeper nature. He is easy to ride at the lower levels and has the potential for more. He goes out well alone or in a group, stands for the vet, farrier, and clipping, and loads himself into the trailer. He is only for sale to make room for a new jumper in the family. He is priced to sell and a good home is a must. Pictures and videos available upon request. Jack is a must see!! yocrant@hinshawlaw.com SHAREBOARD Talented Trakenher gelding available for shareboard in Lockport,IL area. Schooling 2 level Chestnut, uphill and forward moving. Looking for an experienced rider. Trainer on premises available for lessons and horse is available and ready to show this season. Contact Jill Jankowski: or jankowsk1@sbcglobal.net LESSONS/TRAINING Belgian WB gelding for private dressage lessons. Great changes and lateral work. Great Amateur or JR/YR horse. Private facility St. Charles area. Trainer Fatima Kranz. fpk2009@yahoo.com BOARDING Board Your Horse Large Stalls: Quiet private barn in Barrington Hills; 12 x 20 foot stalls; lighted indoor arena with sand/rubber/ fiber footing; barn is heated; warm/cold water wash rack; 6 fenced pastures; across from riding trails; 3 miles from the B.H. s Riding Center. $950 to $1200 per month. Contact Shirley at (847) TACK FOR SALE Passier Double bridle. Fits horse to oversize. Brown with white padded noseband. leather reins with stops. Very good condition. $ Contact: Eliza Ardizzone, , eardizzone@att.net MDC Comfort stirrups. $ Contact: Eliza Ardizzone, , eardizzone@att.net Full Size, Rolled Double Bridle with top buckles, Great Condition $125. Tammy Venturi, Stubben Leather Dressage Girth, 28 inches. Beautiful and Well- Conditioned. $150. Contact Olivia Venturi dventuri32@msn. com Two horse-size rolled double bridles: 1 black patent trim; 1 dark brown horse, crystal brow band - each $280 OBO, includes reins. Contact Amy Grahn amy.grahn@comcast.net, subject Bridle. MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Wahl Star Clippers Body clippers light weight. Quiet and efficient. Low maintenance. very good condition. $ Contact: Eliza Ardizzone, eardizzone@att.net Classified ads must be paid in full and received by the 10th of the preceding month (e.g., May 10 for June issue). First 50 words are FREE for an member (please supply member number) and 10 a word for non-members. Additional words are $.50 each. Mail to: Mary Jo Downen, Pearl St., Kirkland, IL For information, call typagraphics@gmail.com NOTE: MEMBER FREE ADS will continued to run until cancelled. Please contact the Advertising Manager above if you wish your ad to be discontinued. STONEHEDGE, LLC Prestigious Equestrian Facility Located near I-94 between Chicago and Milwaukee Paid Advertisement Quality Care with Daily Turnout/Heated Barn 80x210 Indoor Arena/ Dressage Ring/ Outdoor Arena Modern Facility with Large Meeting/Viewing Room Cross Country Course with Water Complex DRESSAGE / JUMPING / EVENTING Boarding - Expert Training - Lessons - Sales Paid Advertisement (262) Stonehedgellc@gmail.com February 2019 Page 21

22 To list your event in the Calendar of Events, to Mary Jo Downen, NOTE: All shows and events, as well as Region 2 USDF Shows and USEA Area IV events are eligible for volunteer hours with signed volunteer form. All Schooling Show Series Shows are in BLUE. JANUARY January 26 & 27 USEF/USDF Dressage Show, Indoors at Field & Fences Equestrian Center, Gurnee, IL. Judge David Schmutz. Contact Anita@fieldsandfences.com or FEBRUARY February 9-10 USEF/USDF Dressage Show, Indoors at Field & Fences Equestrian Center, Gurnee, IL. Judge Lilo Fore. Contact Anita@fieldsandfences.com or MARCH March USEF/USDF Dressage Show, Indoors with in-hand classes on Friday at Field & Fences Equestrian Center, Gurnee, IL. Judge Debbie Riehl-Rodriguez. Contact Anita@fieldsandfences.com or APRIL April 28th Geneva Equestrian, Lake Geneva, WI, Mini Event and Combined Training Schooling Show. See your Schooling Show Omnibus for details. MAY May 4th Marquis Stables, Belvidere, IL, Dressage Schooling Show. See your Schooling Show Omnibus for details. May 11th Horse Power Healing, Elkhorn, WI, Dressage Schooling Show. See your Schooling Show Omnibus for details. May 18th-19th Barrington Equestrian, Barrington, IL, Mini Event and Combined Training Schooling Show. See your Schooling Show Omnibus for details. May 26th Team Hall, Richmond, IL, Dressage and Combined Training Schooling Show. See your Schooling Show Omnibus for details. JUNE June 2nd FVSA, Hampshire, IL, Dressage Schooling Show. See your Schooling Show Omnibus for details. Febuary 2019 Page 22 June 9th FVSA, Hampshire, IL, Mini Event & Pre Starter Combined Training Schooling Show. See your Schooling Show Omnibus for details. June 16th Hannaberry Farms, Crete, IL, Dressage and Combined Training Schooling Show. See your Schooling Show Omnibus for details. June 21st, Camp Lake, WI, Dressage Schooling Show. See your Schooling Show Omnibus for details. June 22nd, Camp Lake, WI, Dressage Opportunity Classes Schooling Show. See your Schooling Show Omnibus for details. June 23rd, Camp Lake, WI, Dressage Opportunity Classes Schooling Show. See your Schooling Show Omnibus for details. June 28th-29th Soresen, East Troy, WI, Dressage Schooling Show. See your Schooling Show Omnibus for details. June 30th Geneva Equestrian, Lake Geneva, WI, Mini Event and Combined Training Schooling Show. See your Schooling Show Omnibus for details. JULY July 7th Crosswinds Farm, Marengo, IL, Dressage and Combined Training Schooling Show. See your Schooling Show Omnibus for details. July 12th-13th Sorensen, East Troy, WI, Dressage Schooling Show. See your Schooling Show Omnibus for details. July 13th Haywire Farms, Galena, IL, Mini Event, Combined Training, and Dressage Schooling Show. See your Schooling Show Omnibus for details. July 14th Excelsior Equestrian, Hobart, IN, Dressage Schooling Show. See your Schooling Show Omnibus for details. July 21st Team Hall, Richmond, IL, Dressage and Combined Training Schooling Show. See your Schooling Show Omnibus for details. July 28th Winsom Farm, Beecher, IL, Mini Event, Combined Training, and Dressage Schooling Show. See your Schooling Show Omnibus for details. AUGUST August 4th Fields and Fences, Gurnee, IL, Dressage and Combined Training Schooling Show. See your Schooling Show Omnibus for details. August 10th-11th Silverwood Farms, Camp Lake, WI, Dressage Opportunity Classes Schooling Show. See your Schooling Show Omnibus for details. August 11th FVSA, Hampshire, IL, Mini Event & Pre Starter Combined Training Schooling Show. See your Schooling Show Omnibus for details. August 17th Haywire Farms, Galena, IL, Mini Event, Combined Training, and Dressage Schooling Show. See your Schooling Show Omnibus for details. August 18th FVSA, Hampshire, IL, Dressage Schooling Show. See your Schooling Show Omnibus for details. August 25th Team Hall, Richmond, IL, Dressage and Combined Training Schooling Show. See your Schooling Show Omnibus for details. SEPTEMBER September 8th ERC, Marengo, IL, Dressage and Combined Training Schooling Show. See your Schooling Show Omnibus for details. September 14th-15th Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI, Dressage Opportunity Classes Schooling Show. See your Schooling Show Omnibus for details. continued on next page

23 To list your event in the Calendar of Events, to Mary Jo Downen, NOTE: All shows and events, as well as Region 2 USDF Shows and USEA Area IV events are eligible for volunteer hours with signed volunteer form. All Schooling Show Series Shows are in BLUE. September 22nd Fields and Fences, Gurnee, IL, Dressage and Combined Training Schooling Show. See your Schooling Show Omnibus for details. September 29th Geneva Equestrian, Lake Geneva, WI, Mini Event and Combined Training Schooling Show. See your Schooling Show Omnibus for details. OCTOBER October 6th Winsom Farm, Beecher, IL, Mini Event, Combined Training, and Dressage, Mini Event Championships Schooling Show. See your Schooling Show Omnibus for details. October 13th Silverwood Farms, Camp Lake WI, Dressage and Combined Training Championships Schooling Show. See your Schooling Show Omnibus for details. October 20th Geneva Equestrian, Lake Geneva, WI, Mini Event and Combined Training Schooling Show. See your Schooling Show Omnibus for details. NOVEMBER November 3rd Geneva Equestrian, Lake Geneva, WI, Mini Event and Combined Training Schooling Show. See your Schooling Show Omnibus for details. P R O T E C T Y O U R I N V E S T M E N T Quality Boot Repairs Since 1987 Sole & Heel Replacement (leather or rubber) Zippers: Repair or Replace Snaps Elastic Adding zippers to non-zippered boots Calf Modifications: Widen or Narrow Shorten the Height Conditioning Polishing Let us bring new life to your favorite boots. T H E C O R N E R C O B B L E R 404 W. Railroad (Rt. 72) Kingston, IL Fax cornercobbler@gmail.com Advertising in the Scribe just makes Dollars & $ense! The Scribe reaches your target audience with some of the best rates out there! Contact Ad Manager Mary Jo Downen at typagraphics@gmail.com for our rate sheet, and start advertising in the Scribe today! Paid Advertisement February 2019 Page 23