Catching Flight. October 2017 Vol. 24 No. 10

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1 October 2017 Vol. 24 No. 10 Catching Flight Lexi Llanas and Supergirl s Distant Dream soar to the win in the Pre-Starter CT at the Fields & Fences Dressage & CT Schooling Show held on July 30th in Wadsworth, IL. See page 5 for more photos and results. Photo by Cecelia Conway/Swan Studios LLC. October 2017 Page 1

2 Save the OCTOBER 2017 VOL. 24 NO. 10 NEWSLETTER EDITOR Mary Jo Downen Members are encouraged to submit comments, articles, news, photos. Deadline: 10th of preceding month. is best! ADVERTISING & PRODUCTION MANAGER Mary Jo Downen, TypaGraphics Please send checks, disks, printed materials 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 November 18-19, 2017 Riders & Auditors: Debbie McDonald Clinic Accredo Farms at Sunflower Bristol, WI See page 16 for more information! 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 org 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 per word INFORMATION HOTLINE Molly Fine October 2017 Page 2

3 President s PERSPECTIVE By The show season is winding down, and it s time to start thinking about year end awards. If you have had a great show season and are looking forward to year end awards, remember that your scores and your volunteer hours sheets need to be submitted to the appropriate agent: Cecelia Conway for Schooling shows and Dressage, and/or Dory Touhey for Eventing. Our Annual Awards banquet is on January 11th. The banquet is always great fun, so be sure to put it on your calendar. We have some fabulous prizes this year and are looking forward to awarding them at the banquet. Score sheets and instructions for all awards can be found at under Forms, and additional instructions can be found under the Dressage, Eventing, and Schooling Show tabs, and then Award Rules. Copies of the forms are also included in this Scribe. We are always looking for sponsors for the prizes and ribbons to help offset the cost of our banquet. Sponsorship is $50 per awarded class, and sponsors will be listed in the program, featured in the slide show, and can display a small banner in the raffle area if desired (you supply the banner). We are grateful for past sponsors who have really helped make this a fun event. Thanks in advance for your participation. For me, it is time to move my focus to several important happenings. Board elections are upon us, and we are looking for candidates to join our board. Consider this your last call. Our current roster of board candidates appears in this issue of the Scribe. If you did not make this issue but would still like to run, you can still put your name in; simply give me a call at and we will add you to the ballot. The biggest qualification for an board member is willingness to help us promote the equestrian disciplines in general, and Dressage and Eventing in particular. Board members must be a member Molly Fine of in good standing the year before running (you must have become a member in the prior calendar year or before) and be willing to attend 9 to 10 one-hour conference calls and two face-to-face meetings (that may go slightly longer). The face-to-face meetings are the introductory meeting and the last meeting of the year (to celebrate the year s end). Participation in organized activities is also helpful (you may choose which). I need to have all nominees contact me by October 1, so let me know immediately if you are interested. Please give this some thought, and I hope that I can look forward to hearing from you! On November 18 and 19, Debbie McDonald joins us for a clinic at Accredo Farm at Sunflower. Eight riders will be selected. Debbie will give a lecture on Saturday during lunch. This former Olympic, World Championship and Pan American Games medal winner will bring her considerable talent to our area to give our riders insight into their riding and training, whether for competition or their own riding enjoyment. Saturday evening there will be a saddle fitting demonstration by Kate Ballard, as well as a veterinary session during Sunday s lunch with Dr. Sarah Peters on How to prevent injuries in the Dressage/Performance horse. What an amazing weekend of learning! Applications are open for clinic riders, so take this opportunity to throw your hat into the ring! So as not to miss a moment of the lunchtime lectures, clinic attendees can order lunch for either or both days. Forms can be found on the website as well as this issue of the Scribe. I think the weekend will be an amazing time for all; riders, auditors and all-around students of the art of Dressage. Please put this on your calendar and join us for this wonderful event. Remember membership is important, and if you have any suggestions, please send them my way. Thanks to all who volunteer and Happy Riding. BOARD MEMBERS Linda Bland gus12gizmo@aol.com Brittany Burson b.burson@sbcglobal.net Cecelia Conway ceceliaconway2@gmail.com Caroline Farrell caroline@bc2a.com Nikki Jewell nikkijewell@aol.com Heather McCarthy heathercmccarthy@gmail.com Katie Miskovic alliyes77@aol.com Andi Patzwald dressageinmotion@outlook.com MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN Lil Kane Please questions and/or changes to: theflyingkanes3@aol.com EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS President: Molly Fine mollymfine@gmail.com VP Dressage: Denise Ingeman austinsrider@gmail.com VP Eventing: Alison Volpentesta barlink6@gmail.com Treasurer: Michael Coghlan mcoghlan@catwalkconsulting.com Secretary: Amy Grahn amy.grahn@comcast.net COMMITTEES Cecelia Conway - Schooling Show Series ceceliaconway2@gmail.com Katie Miskovic Grant Program alliyes77@aol.com Alison Volpentesta Eventing Committee barlink6@gmail.com Denise Ingeman - Dressage Committee austinsrider@gmail.com October 2017 Page 3

4 Stalls Available! Sunflower Farms is a beautiful private horse boarding and training facility that rents dry stalls or barns. Designed to meet your horse s needs, we offer 8 fully equipped barns with spacious stalls, 3 heated indoor arenas and 4 outdoor arenas. Located on the Illinois and Wisconsin border in Bristol, we also offer 6 miles of scenic trails for those seeking a more leisurely ride. Contact Jess Zackavec at or office@sunflowerfarms.com. Paid Advertisement October 2017 Page 4

5 Fields & Fences Dressage & CT Schooling Show July 30, 2017 Wadsworth, IL Judge: Cheryl Mangasarian Dressage Tests Green as Grass Test 2, Jr/YR, Total Name, Horse, Test, Division, Points, Percent, Place Katy Barrs, Miss Jane, 113.5, %, 1 Green as Grass Test 1, Jr/YR Erin Gillen, Lost My Marbles, 102.5, %, 1 Intro Test B Jerome Lang, Cesar III, AA, 100, %, 1, + Jane Helmboldt, Dancastle Stormwatch, AA, 100, %, 2, - Sarah Bradbury, Amira, Jr/YR, 98.5, %, 3 Amy Schutz, Brazenheart, AA, 94.5, %, 4 Patty Johnson, Dancastle Timeline, AA, 91.5, %, 5 Harley Chambers, Simon Says What, Jr/YR, 88, %, 6 Intro Test B, Open June Pedersen, Mandala Dancer, 96, %, 1 Kristina, Ellis, Bella Sierra, 86, %, 2 Intro Test A Jane Helmboldt, Dancastle Stormwatch, AA, 101.5, %, 1 Harley Chambers, Simon Says What, Jr/YR, 80, %, 2 Intro Test A, Open Kristina Ellis, Bella Sierra, 97, %, 1 Intro Test C Patty Johnson, Dancastle Timeline, AA, 114.5, %, 1 Amy Schutz, Brazenheart, AA, 114, %, 2 Kathy Lower, Tequila, AA, 113, %, 3 Sarah Bradbury, Amira, Jr/YR, 107, %, 4 Harley Chambers, Simon Says What, Jr/YR, 103.5, %, 5 Intro Test C, Open Sarah Veras, Bella Sierra, 135.5, %, 1 June Pedersen, Mandala Dancer, 128, %, 2 Green as Grass Test 4, Jr/YR Katy Barrs, Miss Jane, 122, %, 1 Erin Gillen, Lost My Marbles, 114.5, %, 2 First Level Test 1, AA Joanne Pandis, Galeon GSF, 165.5, %, 1 Beth Benck, Black Jack, 152, %, 2 First Level Test 1, Open Jennifer Greeter, Make Mine Guinness, 182, %, 1 Training Level Test 1, AA Jerry Kane, Titan, 150, %, 1 Patty Johnson, Dancastle Timeline, 139.5, %, 2 Susan Kane-Parker, The Count, 135.5, %, 3 Jerome Lang, Cesar III, 131, %, 4 Training Level Test 1, Jr/YR Makena Salm, JW Emerald Kody, 141, %, 1 Lilly Walker, Abandon Ship, 115, %, 2 Harley Chambers, Simon Says What, 103.5, %, 3 Training Level Test 1, Open Erin Loitfellner, Rebel, 151, %, 1 First Level Test 2 Anya McIntyre, Romeo, Jr/YR, 185.5, %, 1 Emma Kane, Mouse, Jr/YR, 182, %, 2 Beth Benck, Black Jack, AA, 174.5, %, 3 First Level Test 2, Open Jennifer Greeter, Make Mine Guinness, 232, %, 1 Training Level Test 2 Abagail Simonsen, Sox, Jr/YR, 164, %, 1 Lisa Linsenmeyer, Legacy s Gamble, Jr/YR, 156.5, %, 2 Rachel Haselhorst, Tripl Hot Invitation, AA, 156, %, 3 Training Level Test 2, Open Erin Loitfellner, Rebel, 151.5, %, 1 First Level Test 3, Jr/YR Grace Ambrose, Sarafina Fine, 223, %, 1 Emma Kane, Mouse, 197, %, 2 Sarah Veras on Bella Sierra. Photo by Cecelia Conway/Swan Studios LLC. continued on page 6 October 2017 Page 5

6 Fields & Fences Dressage& CT Schooling Show continued from page 5 Training Level Test 3, AA Joanne Pandis, Galeon GSF, 146.5, %, 1 Susan Kane-Parker, The Count, 127, %, 2 Rachel Haselhorst, Tripl Hot Invitation, 124.5, %, 3 Training Level Test 3, Jr/YR Anya McIntyre, Romeo, 138.5, %, 1 Makena Salm, JW Emerald Kody, 134, %, 2 Abagail Simonsen, Sox, 126.5, %, 3 Combined Tests Novice CT, Jr/YR, Name, Horse, Test, Division, Raw Score, Score, Penalty Pts, Place Lilly Walker, Abandon Ship, 117.5, 48.91, 4.0, 1 Beginner Novice CT, AA Alix Keelan, Proper Copper, 130, 31.58, 4.0, 1 Sara Fox, Kick The Dust Up, 116, 38.95, 0.0, 2 Abby Karecki, Max Bet, 106, 44.21, 4.0, 3 Beginner Novice CT & BRSR, Jr/YR Bella Triantafel, My Lucky Penny, 115, 39.47, 0.0, 1 Grace Ambrose, Sarafina Fine, 129.5, 31.84, 8.0, 2 Erin Gillen, Lost My Marbles, 129.5, 31.84, 8.0, 3 Starter Novice CT, Jr/YR Lisa Linsenmeyer, Legacy s Gamble, 128.5, 32.37, 0.0, 1 Alyssa Pedersen, Clean Slate, 123, 35.26, 0.0, 2 Valerie Mueller, Toby, 115.5, 39.21, 0.0, 3 Taylor Bates, Mischief Maker, 112.5, 40.79, 4.0, 4 Charlotte Pope, Check Mate, 104, 45.26, 0.0, 5 Starter Novice CT & BRSR, AA Nikoll Taylor, Odin, 115, 39.47, 0.0, 1 Cortney Coxon, It s Otto, 119, 37.37, 4.0, 2 Pre Starter CT & BRSR, Jr/YR Lexi Llanas, Supergirl s Distant Dream, 91, 43.13, 0.0, 1 Vivienne Couris, Dylan, 92, 42.50, 4.0, 2 Jacquelyn Douglas, Topsy, 84, 47.50, 0.0, 3 Megan Walsh, Best One Yet, 67, 58.13, 0.0, 4 Katy Barrs on Miss Jane. Photo by Cecelia Conway/Swan Studios LLC. Joanne Pandis on Galeon GSF. Photo by Cecelia Conway/Swan Studios LLC. October 2017 Page 6 Jerry Kane on Titan. Photo by Cecelia Conway/Swan Studios LLC. Jennifer Greeter on Make Mine Guiness. Photo by Cecelia Conway/Swan Studios LLC.

7 Dressage Tests Rider, Horse, Score, Place Green As Grass 1 Skyler Wittenkeller, Star, %, 1 Green As Grass 2 Skyler Wittenkeller, Star, %, 1 Green As Grass 4 Erin Gillen, Lost My Marbles, %, 1 Emma Bialko, Topper, %, 2 Intro A Ireland Hanna, Na Ferrious, %, 1* Training Lvl Test 1 Amy Bialko, Zaria, %, 1* Ali Nix, Oakley, %, 2* Training Lvl Test 2 Elaine Hendricks, Bailey, %, 1* Training Lvl Test 3 Kathy Channell, War Begun, %, 1* Megan Presnak, Sterling Silver, %, 2* Elaine Hendricks, Bailey, %, 3 First Level Test 1 Nanci Elzer-Blasgen, Romp to the Wire, %, 1* Megan Presnak, Sterling Silver, %, 2* First Level Test 2 Nanci Elzer-Blasgen, Romp to the Wire, %, 1* First Level Test 3 Kiersten Morse, Commander, %, 1* Combined Tests Pre Starter Novice CT Jodie Boy, Three Shieks to the Wind, %, 1* Starter Novice CT Amy Bialko, Zaria, %, 1* Mina Mettelmann, Tigger, %, 2* Winsom Farm Triple Show July 16, 2017 Beecher, IL Judge: Nicole Trapp Beg. Novice CT Emma Bialko, Topper, %, 1* Madysin Courtney, Star, %, 2* Clair Ziokowski, Hampton, %, 3* Maggie Vear, Rock n Rolo, %, 4* Emma Richards, Snooperman, %, 5 Bella Triantafell, My Lucky Penny, %, 6 Novice CT Kiersten Morse, Commander, %, 1* Elizabeth Anderson, Bentley, %, 2* Kathryn Seaman, Pretty Sensational, %, 3* Haley Letts, Lucky Charm, %, 4* Starter Novice Mini Emily Laffey, Mr T Best, %, 1* Katherin Frankovic, Leal Ridge, %, 2* Maggie Vear, Rock n Rolo, %, 3* Olivia Ohm, Outgraygeous, %, 4* Olivia Kindred, Apollo, %, 5 Bella Chojnacky, Grace s Star, %, 6 Beginner Novice Mini - Division A Kaylee Blazeniak, Caballo Oscuro, %, 1* Isabel Tuckett, Gravano, %, 2* Lindsey Bissett, Winifred, %, 3* Anya Metelmann, Tewksbury, %, 4* Devin Moser, Indy Time, %, 5 Ashley Shoulders, Tiny Dancer, %, 6 Beginner Novice Mini - Division B Kathryn Seaman, Pretty Sensational, %, 1*(overall lowest score) Elizabeth Anderson, Bentley, %, 2* Haley Letts, Lucky Charm, %, 3* Bella Triantafell, My Lucky Penny, %, 4* Sydnee Malic, Flaxen Windfall, %, 5 Erin Gillen, Lost My Marbles, %, 6 Novice Mini Event Cheyanne Montano, Rapunzelle, %, 1* Ali Nix, Oakley, %, 2* Emma Richards, Snooperman, %, 3* *Qualified for Championships Photo from the Winsom Farm Facebook page October 2017 Page 7

8 ERC Farms 2017 Dressage & CT Show September 10th, 2017 Marengo, IL Judge: Amy Walker-Basak Rider, Horse, Score, Place Dressage Prospect Patrick Windt, An Eligible Asset, %, 1 Karissa Gearen, Liberty s Finale, %, 2 Nicki Potts, Khemistry, %, 3 Western Dressage Level 3 Test 1 Deb Mgonigle, Forsite Renoir, %, 1 Deb Mgonigle, Montana Jubilee, %, 2 Deb Mgonigle, Forsite Zephyr, %, 3 Western Dressage Level 3 Test 4 Deb Mgonigle, Forsite Renoir, %, 1 Deb Mgonigle, Montana Jubilee, %, 2 Deb Mgonigle, Forsite Zephyr, %, 3 Green As Grass Test 1 - AA Christina Oldham, Proud Jackson, %, 1 Green As Grass Test 1 - Open Patrick Windt, Art I A Masterpiece, %, 1 Green As Grass Test 1 - JR/YR Natalie Beier, Red Chief, %, 1 Madalyn Smock, Sadie, %, 2 Makayla Winnie, Mia, %, 3 Brittany Squires, Pure Grit, %, 4 Green As Grass Test 2 - Open Patrick Windt, Art I A Masterpiece, %, 1 Green As Grass Test 2 - AA Christina Oldham, Proud Jackson, %, 1 Green As Grass Test 2 - JR/YR Madalyn Smock, Sadie, %, 1 Makayla Winnie, Mia, %, 2 Brittany Squires, Pure Grit, %, 3 Green As Grass Test 3 - Open Patrick Windt, Art I A Masterpiece, %, 1 Green As Grass Test 3 - AA Samantha Melchiori, Sir Bentley, %, 1 Green As Grass Test 3 - JR/YR Grace Skiba, Ross, %, 1 Brianna Bauer, Ebony & Ivory, %, 2 Madalyn Smock, Sadie, %, 3 Makayla Winnie, Mia, %, 4 Green As Grass Test 4 - Open Patrick Windt, Art I A Masterpiece, %, 1 Green As Grass Test 4 - AA Samantha Melchiori, Sir Bentley, %, 1 Green As Grass Test 4 - JR/YR Madalyn Smock, Sadie, %, 1 Brianna Bauer, Ebony & Ivory, %, 2 USDF Intro Level Test A - JR/YR Nicki Potts, Ignorance is Bliss, %, 1 USDF Intro Level Test A - JR/YR Jacqueline Golosinski, Marit Van Black Pearl, %, 1 USDF Intro Level Test B - AA Nicki Potts, Ignorance is Bliss, %, 1 USDF Intro Level Test B - Open Judith Janesak, Proud Jackson, %, 1 USDF Intro Level Test B - JR/YR Emma Kane, Mouse, %, 1 Grace Fonseca, Flash, %, 2 USDF Intro Level Test C - JR/YR Grace Skiba, Ross, %, 1 USDF Intro Level Test C - HC Natalie Beier, Red Chief, %, 1 Training Level Test 1 - AA Samantha Melchiori, Just Gus, %, 1 Jane McDowell, Biggie Smalls, %, 2 Heidi Napolitano, Flurry s Fire of the North, %, 3 Training Level Test 2 - AA Samantha Melchiori, Just Gus, %, 1 Jane McDowell, Biggie Smalls, %, 2 Training Level Test 3 - AA Jane McDowell, Biggie Smalls, %, 1 First Level Test 1 - JR/YR Riley Wulf, Irish Music, %, 1 October 2017 Page 8

9 Board Elections Voting Instructions The Executive board consists of: President, Dressage VP, CT VP, Secretary and Treasurer. In the event that more than one candidate is running for one of the Executive board positions, you may only choose ONE candidate per office. If you choose more than one per office, your vote will not be counted toward that position. This year we will be voting for Treasurer, Secretary and Chair of the Membership committee, all of whom are current members of the board. There is one person running for each of the Executive Board positions. Members at Large: When voting for Members at Large, you may choose as many candidates as there are open positions. There are four positions open and four candidates. Election Details The term of office for Members at Large and Executive Board members is two years. The electronic ballot with instructions will be sent to you by shortly, and you will have two weeks to respond. Only current members can vote. The members chosen in this election will serve a term starting January 2018 and will hold that position until December 2020.We are always in search of new board members. Every year, half of the board members terms expire, and current members either choose to run for re-election or opt out. Unexpected openings occur as well; this means we are always looking for motivated and interested members to join the board. If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please contact one of the current board members. Once elections are complete, you will find a list of names, addresses and phone numbers in the Scribe or on the website: Board>Current Board Members. Thank you for your support. Molly Fine President Bio for Board Elections Executive Board Members Amy Grahn - Secretary Amy has earned her bronze, silver and gold USDF medals and her bronze and silver USDF musical freestyle bars. She is an L program graduate with distinction and judges at local dressage, CT and mini event schooling shows. Amy previously held the position of VP of Dressage for for two terms spanning , as well as president of for the 2005/2006 term. Amy has represented at two USDF National Conventions. Amy and Zabaco showed I2, GP and GP freestyle in 2016, and achieved Reserve Champion at I2 and third at GP and GP freestyle at the 2016 US Dressage Finals for adult amateurs. Recently Amy acquired Hudson 18 after the tragic loss of Zabaco. Amy trains with Andi Patzwald. Michael Coghlan - Treasurer Michael Coghlan is originally from West Clare, Ireland, where he raised cattle on the family farm. He immigrated to the United States in 1981 and began riding horses in He started riding dressage shortly after learning how to ride and never stopped. He has successfully competed at recognized shows. He also spent some time eventing in 2005 and Michael has spent much time volunteering at various horse shows and events. recognized Michael and his family as the 2010 Volunteers of the Year. Michael is a regular volunteer at Silverwood Farms for their horse trials and dressage shows. He has been a regular volunteer for shows for the last 10 years. Michael joined the Illinois Dressage and Combined Training Association board in He is active on various committees and was very involved in the planning and management of the dressage show. He is currently active in the role of treasurer managing the organization s finances. Michael is currently the managing partner of Catwalk Consulting, which has been in business since Michael has a strong accounting and operations management background. Returning Board Members Lil Kane Membership Lil Kane is the mother of a dressage and event rider. She has taken an active role in her daughter s lessons, and has been an involved show mom. Lil rode as a child and has always had a love of horses. She has been chair of the Membership committee for the last two years. Cecelia Conway At Large Cecelia Conway is a PATH Intl. Registered Therapeutic Riding Instructor, ISRB Level 1 Biomechanics Coach, and ACE Certified Health Coach specializing in equestrian athletes. She has been a board member for the past two years and heads the Schooling Show Series committee. Cecelia also competes in both western and traditional dressage at both USDF and schooling shows, with the goal of earning her USDF continued on page 10 October 2017 Page 9

10 Board Elections continued from page 9 Bronze medal and Accomplished medal in Dressage Seat Equitation. Caroline Farrell At Large An avid horse enthusiast on multiple levels, Caroline Farrell has been involved in the horse world for over 25 years. Whether she was wearing the hat of a racehorse owner, national product manager for the last 12 years for an international horse supplement company, dressage competitor earning her bronze and silver medals and working towards her gold, or the mother of an A/AA circuit Hunter/Jumper rider, horses have been an integral part of her life. Her goals are to see continued growth of the sport, starting at the state level and up to the national level, and to build upon continued educational opportunities for riders, whether at the junior, adult amateur or professional levels. Katie Mistovic At Large Katie Miskovic has been an member for as long as she can remember. She began her association with as an event rider, showing two horses in eventing over the years. After retiring her first horse, All I s, and after her second horse, Sidvicious, sustained an injury, she decided to focus on dressage. She has competed through PSG as an Adult Amateur. Her current dressage horses are 14-yearold Lumiere and five-year-old SF Lycanthorpe. SF Lycanthrope and Katie have competed recently at Training and First levels. Previously they showed in hand, winning numerous RPSI year end All Breed USDF awards. Lumiere has competed through PSG as well, winning All Breed awards and earning Katie her USDF Bronze medal, as well as winning Year End awards. Katie has always believed in giving back, and has volunteered at shows doing everything from a runner to scribe and every job in between. She looks forward to the opportunity to sit on the board and continue to give back to the sport she loves. Cindy Lambert - At Large Cindy Lambert discovered her passion for horses at seven years old, when her grandmother took her on a trail ride. Fast forward 50 years, and that passion continues to burn brightly. Her first lessons were bareback on a lunge line at a Western Pleasure barn, followed by lessons at a Saddleseat barn. When she was 12, she got her first horse, Concho, an Arabian/Quarter Horse cross, who had been a champion barrel racer. Cindy s first dressage clinic was in the mid-1980s, and she was hooked. Cindy has her bronze medal and 4th level scores toward her silver medal. Last year, Cindy retired from a career in business, which enabled her to devote more time to volunteering in the equine community. She has been a member of the Dressage committee for the last two years, and was recognized as the 2016 Volunteer of the Year. Although currently between horses, she is continuing her dressage education by riding and training a retired performance stallion at Tempel Farms. Quoting from one of her favorite authors: On the back of a horse, I feel whole, complete, connected to that vital place in the very center of me... Emma Kane Emma Kane has been riding for the past eleven years and has spent the past three years as a working student for a local dressage trainer. She has competed in dressage and eventing at both schooling and recognized shows. Currently she rides on the Marquette University IHSA Equestrian Team, and is a senior at Marquette. Nice and Big LVH, her current horse, was retired last year, and she has been leasing various horses for the past two years. In the spring, she plans to purchase a young horse to bring through the levels of both eventing and dressage. It s That Time of Year! In order to receive your Year-End Award, you must: Be a paid member of Complete your Volunteer Hours Requirement and/or pay your $50 fee in lieu of Volunteer Hours Complete and Submit your Score Report Form(s) where applicable Details & forms are included in this issue of the Scribe. For complete details, go to: October 2017 Page 10

11 presents a symposium with Debbie McDonald November 18-19, 2017 Accredo Farms at Sunflower Farms Bristol, WI Opening date: July 15, 2017 Closing date: November 1, 2017 Symposium format: 8 individual rides each day and lectures during lunch (the top 5 rider issues that block horse performance and how to prevent injuries in the dressage horse) and at end of day 1 (proper fitting of the dressage saddle with demonstration) Rider cost for 2 rides, stabling and lunch each day (for you and your groom): $575 for members $650 for non-members Stabling is included and comes with 1 bag of shavings Auditor cost: members: $35/day with preregistration; $40/day at the door Non-members: $40/day with preregistration; $45/day at the door Lunch will be available for purchase at $8/day. Eight lucky riders will have a chance to ride with Debbie McDonald! Ms. McDonald will also give a lecture on the top 5 rider issues that block horse performance. Dr. Sara Peters, DMV, will give a lecture on preventing injuries in the dressage horse. Kate Ballard will give a lecture and demonstrate proper fitting of the dressage saddle. Please join us as a rider or auditor for this great experience. Ms. McDonald lives in Hailey, Idaho, with her husband who is a hunter/jumper and trainer. She trains and teaches riders at Peggy and Parry Thomas's River Grove Farm in Sun Valley, Idaho. With her Hanoverian mare Brentina, the partnership won team and individual gold at the 1999 Pan American Games, team silver at the 2002 World Games, in 2003 was the first American to win the World Cup, won team bronze at the 2006 Games and a team bronze at the 2004 Olympics. Ms. McDonald began her career in show jumping. However, after a serious fall in 1990, she switched to dressage. She first met Parry and Peggy Thomas when she got a catch ride at a dressage show in Las Vegas on one of their horses whose rider was not available. Since 2010, Ms. McDonald has been the US Equestrian Federation developing dressage coach, a role designed to identify and cultivate future US dressage stars. Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience Ms. McDonald's highly sought-after coaching and clinic skills. Contact Cindy Lambert ( ; cindylambert706@gmail.com) October 2017 Page 11

12 Dressage Rider Entry Form Debbie McDonald Clinic November 18-19, 2017 Completed entries must be received by 11/1/17. Riders will be chosen based on level and membership. members will have priority over non-members. If multiple entries are received for the same level, riders will be chosen through a lottery. Riders will be notified by phone or . For information regarding this clinic, see the ad in the Scribe or go to Name Phone Street City, State, Zip Code Horse s Name nder Breed Age Rider s Level Biography Horse s Level Rider cost: $575 for members; $650 for non-members. The cost includes 1 ride on Saturday and 1 ride on Sunday, stabling with Accredo Farms, Inc. at Sunflower Farms, 1 bag of shavings and lunch both days for rider and 1 groom. Member # Total amount enclosed: Horse health requirements: (1) negative coggins (dated within 1 year of date of clinic); and (2) a health certificate with proof of Equine Influenza and Equine Herpes vaccines (dated within 30 days of the date of the clinic). Mail this form, a check made out to and negative coggins to: Cindy Lambert, 706 Wheeling Road, Prospect Heights, IL ( ) Stabling: Accredo Farms, Inc. at Sunflower Farms, th Street, Bristol, WI Cost of stabling is included in the rider cost, and 1 bag of shavings. On Sunday, you will need to strip your stall. Stabling Needs: Arrival Date/Approx. Time: Departure Date/Approx. Time: ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN THE FOLLOWING RELEASE & AGREEMENT* WARNING: Under the Equine Activity Liability Act, each participant who engages in an Equine Activity expressly assumes the risks of engaging in and legal responsibility for injury, loss or damage to person or property resulting from the risk of Equine Activity. I understand that this is a high-risk sport and I am participating at my own risk. I hereby release and hold harmless the, the hosting farm, its owners and employees, attendants, spectators, the clinician and all others involved from all liability for accidents, damage, injury, or illness sustained or caused as a result of my participation in this clinic. *AGREEMENT: As a participant in an insured event, I agree to wear an ASTM approved helmet while mounted. October 2017 Page 12 Participant Signature: Participant or Parent/Guardian if under 18 Date:

13 Dressage Audit Form Debbie McDonald Clinic November 18-19, 2017 Accredo Farms, Inc. at Sunflower Farms th Street, Bristol, WI Name: Address: Phone: member cost: preregistration is $35 per day ($40 per day at the door) Non-member cost: preregistration is $40 per day ($45 per day at the door) Lunch will be available to purchase for $8/day. Member #: Date(s) plan to audit: Amount enclosed: Make checks payable to. To qualify for preregistration, checks must be received by November 15, Mail this form and your check to: Cindy Lambert, 706 Wheeling Road, Prospect Heights, IL RELEASE, WAIVER, HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT ("Agreement") I, as a rider, auditor, spectator, groom, volunteer, sponsor, trainer, or other attendee of this event, ('Participant" or 'I'), on my own behalf, (or if as the Parent/Legal Guardian of a minor Participant, on my own behalf and on behalf of the minor Participant), understand, accept, and assume the risks of engaging in equine activities, including (i) the propensity of an equine to behave in dangerous ways that may result in injury to the participant (ii) the inability to predict an equine's reaction to sound, movements, objects persons, or animals, and (iii) the hazards of surface or subsurface conditions. I agree at all times to be responsible for my personal safety, remain financially responsible for my medical expenses, and waive my right to any claim against, its sponsor(s), instructor(s), and/or auditors, and agents, affiliates, volunteers, independent contractors, employees, directors, officers, Board of Directors, and committee or other members (collectively ""), arising from my participation in, or observation of, this equine activity. I agree to release, hold harmless, and indemnify for any illness, injury, death, damage, cost, or other loss incurred whether by a dangerous latent condition, negligence or otherwise. By signing below, I certify that I have read this entire Agreement, acknowledge that the proper Warning sign has been posted, and understand, agree and intend to be bound by all of the terms and conditions contained in this Release, Waiver, Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement. Date Participant or Parent(s)/Legal Guardian if Participant is under 18 yrs. Old WARNING UNDER THE EQUINE ACTIVITY LIABILITY ACT, EACH PARTICIPANT WHO ENGAGES IN AN EQUINE ACTIVITY EXPRESSLY ASSUMES THE RISKS Of ENGAGING IN AND LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR INJURY, LOSS, OR DAMAGE TO PERSON OR PROPERTY RESULTING FROM THE RISK Of EQUINE ACTIVITIES. October 2017 Page 13

14 2017 Show Schedule Date Host Facility Type of Show Judges Fields & Fences Equestrian Center, Gurnee IL Dressage Lydia Gray Marquis Stables, Belvidere IL Dressage Amy Walker Basak Geneva Equestrian, Lake Geneva WI Mini Event and Combined Training 5-20/ Barrington Hills Riding Center, Barrington IL Geneva Equestrian, Lake Geneva WI Spring Grove Horse Show/Horse Fair Park, Spring Grove IL Mini Event and Combined Training Dressage and Combined Training Dressage and Combined Training Vicki Rauwolf, Barry Fript Fox Valley Saddle Association, Hampshire il Mini Event and Combined Training Jennifer Malott Kotylo and Joan Pecora / Hosted by at Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake WI Dressage Friday only - Western and Gaited Dressage, CT Joyce Hardesty (FRI), Tom Poulin(SAT/SUN) Kem Barbosa (SAT/SUN) 7-1 / Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake WI Dressage Joan Pecora Excelsior Equestrian Center, Hobart IN Dressage Joan Pecora Winsom Farm, Beecher IL Dressage, Combined Training, and Mini Event Nicole Trapp Hannaberry Farm, Crete IL Dressage and Combined Training Fields & Fences Equestrian Center, Gurnee IL Dressage and Combined Training Cheryl Mangasarian Marquis Stables, Belvidere IL Dressage Amy Walker Basak 8-12/ Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake WI Dressage Peterson Fox Valley Saddle Association, Hampshire IL Dressage Barry Fript and Martina Mertens Geneva Equestrian, Lake Geneva WI Mini Event and Combined Training ERC Farm, Marengo IL Dressage and Combined Training Amy Walker Basak Cross Winds Farm, Marengo IL Dressage and Combined Training Joan Pecora Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake WI Dressage and Combined Training Championships C. Mangasarian Geneva Equestrian, Lake Geneva WI Mini Event and Combined Training Fox Valley Saddle Association, Hampshire IL Mini Event Championships Martina Mertens and Vicki Rauwolf Fox Valley Saddle Association, Hampshire IL Dressage Lydia Gray and Joan Pecora Geneva Equestrian, Lake Geneva WI Dressage and Combined Training Geneva Equestrian, Lake Geneva WI Mini Event and Combined Training October 2017 Page 14

15 YEAR END AWARDS Dressage Year End Awards 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 of the levels are as following: Horse and rider combinations having the best average for the top five (5) rides of those submitted for each level from Green as Grass/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 division 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. If the rider is an Adult Amateur or Jr./Young Rider and has the required number of tests for example at Adult Amateur and Open at that level (10 unique tests total for USDF level or 8 unique tests for FEI level or 6 unique tests for Freestyle), they may compete in both divisions. 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 its Regular, Junior and Life members. The Score Report Form is available from the WEB site, can be photocopied from the newsletter when published, or requested from the VP of Dressage, or any Board Member. This form is used one per level and division and requires a copy of each test that clearly indicates 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 is signed by the judge. Alternatively, a score report from the USDF WEB site 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 members in good standing of. Section 2 It is each riders responsibility to report his/her own scores. All mailed Score Report forms with proof of scores and a Volunteer hour form completed 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 responsibility to send a copy of the tests or a score report from USDF attached to s Score. Report Form to the awards chairperson. 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 responsibility to see that the test or score sheet Photo by John Borys Photgraphy 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 Green as Grass/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 judge 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 yearend awards, two score must be the highest test of the level. For each of the FEI award divisions Prix 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). Schooling 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 A horse of the year award will be presented to the horse/ rider combination at the discretion of the Dressage Committee and is an optional award for any award year. Section 6 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 7 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 made available on the WEB site. The rider must meet this requirement. The Board of Directors shall identify sanctioned shows and activities and make them known to the membership through the Scribe and the WEB site. continued on page 21 October 2017 Page 15

16 Dressage Year End Awards continued from page 20 Section 8 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 (Junior tests equivalents) will be recognized as an USDF Level Journey Award. 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. Scores earned during or after the 2000 show year will be accepted with copies of score sheets or 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 WEB site, can be photocopied from the newsletter when published, or requested from the VP of Dressage or any Board member. Section 9 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: Eventing Year End Awards Rules (Revised 2014) 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, Horse Trials and Mini Events held in the United States. Riders are eligible for awards for USEA recognized events OR Mini-events, but not both. Please state your intent when submitting scores. 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. For unrecognized events, the signature of the show secretary or organizer with the final placing and score are required. Award forms must be postmarked by October 31 if mailed, or received via or fax by the awards committee by October 31. 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. 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. The Amateur/Junior handler needs a minimum of three scores, from at least two judges, from three different USDF recognized competitions in the Amateur/Junior handler class. The handler must be an member at the time the scores are earned. As with other awards, five hours of volunteer time are required upon submission to be eligible for the award. 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: Points to be submitted for awards will reflect the USEA reported scores. USEA recognized Combined Test points will be awarded at half the value listed for a Horse Trial. (This includes horse trials that have to cancel one phase, as well as the Wayne Eventing Derby.) The Wayne Eventing Derby will be the only unrecognized event to be included for year end awards. 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 and 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. Please state your intent on the awards form. 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. 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 to the awards committee. Hours must be completed and sent to the awards chairperson, postmarked by October 31 of the award year. The rider can also pay a $50 fee in lieu of hours volunteer hours worked. continued on page 17 October 2017 Page 16

17 Eventing Year End Awards continued from page 21 Eventing Awards The Association shall present awards, Champion, Reserve Champion and third through sixth places, in each of the following categories: USEA Advanced Level USEA Intermediate Level USEA Preliminary Level USEA Training Level USEA Novice Level USEA Beginner Novice Level Each of the above categories will be divided into Open, Adult Amateur, and Young Rider and will be determined by USEA status. 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. 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 the Green Horse awards and 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 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. Points from the Green Horse awards do not count towards this award. 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. Scores from the Green Horse awards do not count towards this award. Low Dressage Score Presented to the horse and rider combination with the lowest average dressage score at any level. Three scores are needed from at least two different judges. They may be from different levels so long as they are concurrent levels. An average of the three scores will be used towards year-end awards. Ties will be broken by an average of collective marks. You must include copies of the original dressage tests or a USEA horse report print out from competitions page on the USEA website. One award will be given for Champion and one for Reserve Champion for this award. Please submit the scores on a separate reporting form. 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. Eventing Journey Award This award is offered to horse/rider combinations with 2 final scores 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 2 of the scores can be from the same venue. For 2017 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. Schooling Show Year End Awards To include Schooling Show participants in the Year End Awards awarded at the Annual Awards Banquet, the following rules are being proposed: 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 AND owner 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; the only exception is if a $50 late fee in addition to the regular membership fee is paid. 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, 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 owner/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 mini- continued on page 23 October 2017 Page 17

18 Schooling Show Year End Awards continued from page 22 mum 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 yearend awards, one score must be the highest test of the level. The ranking for the entries will 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 yearend 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 owner/rider may choose to pay the $50 fee in lieu of volunteer hours. The horse owner OR 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 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 or owner 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; the only exception is if a $50 late fee in addition to the regular membership fee is paid. 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, 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 owner/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 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 yearend 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 owner/rider may choose to pay the $50 fee in lieu of volunteer hours. The horse owner OR 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 or owner 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; the only exception is if a $50 late fee in addition to the regular membership fee is paid. 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, 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 owner/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. continued on page 24 Paid Advertisement October 2017 Page 18

19 Schooling Show Year End Awards continued from page 23 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 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 yearend 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 owner/rider may choose to pay the $50 fee in lieu of volunteer hours. The horse owner OR rider must meet this requirement. The Board of Directors shall identify -sanctioned shows and activities. *Life memberships in are no longer available. From the freshly re-finished Hickory floors to the impeccably kept acres this estate offers a life style, not just a home. Call for a detail of all the custom features. Stainless steel appliances, granite, solid surfaces, Cherrywood cabinets, French doors, Jack & Jill bath, surround sound on the private rear porch off the master bedroom suite, custom designed mud/laundry room. THEN, step into the 4 car attached man cave from Heaven! The 63X40 stable boasts 6 10X12 stalls, 14ft. aisle, water & electric & room for more stalls or indoor trailer storage, 3 overhead doors on the back. Affiliated Kathi Dietrich Paid Advertisement Attention: Show Managers & Organizers! Part of the thrill of competing is seeing your results in the Scribe! We have a variety of area competitions each year and only a few send us results and/or photos. Please take a moment to give your competitors the added thrill of seeing their results in print. Send all show results, stories and photographs to Scribe Editor Mary Jo Downen at typagraphics@gmail.com. October 2017 Page 19

20 Dressage Score Report Form 2017 DRESSAGE COMPETITORS: You must use this 2017 Score Report Form to submit scores. Forms from previous years will not be accepted. Your scores could be lost in the mail! will NOT be responsible for lost or misdirected mail. PLEASE DO NOT SEND CERTIFIED MAIL. Thank you! Scores postmarked after OCTOBER 31, 2017 will not be accepted and will be returned to you. RULES: USDF Levels (includes Green as Grass) 5 scores of which one needs to be from the highest test at that level, from at least three different shows and from at least three different judges. One score can be from a schooling show. Green as Grass should be submitted with Introductory A/B/C tests. FEI Levels 4 scores from at least two different shows and two different judges. Freestyles 3 scores from at least two different shows and two different judges. One schooling show score is allowed for First and Second levels only. If a test was scored by two or more judges, the average of the scores given will be used as one score. To be eligible for year-end awards, rider must complete at least 5 hours of volunteer work for the (Volunteer Form available at INSTRUCTIONS: Rider must perform at least 5 hours of volunteer work recorded on Volunteer Hours Form or a $50 fee. The rider must be a member in good standing at the time the score is reported or will be subject to a $50 late fee. Complete one Score Report Form with required number of test scores as explained in above rules for each level submitted and be sent with Volunteer Hours Form. Tests must be from the same level for one Horse/Rider Team. Attach copies of legible tests with judges signature and/or USDF score printout with tests circled. Provide information as requested below. Rider Address # City State Zip Horse Name Telephone Horse Color Select Division: OPEN ADULT AMATEUR JUNIOR/YOUNG RIDER Show Date Level/Test Judge(s) Score % Average Score % (add all scores together and divide by # of scores) % Mail completed Score Report Form, Volunteer Hours Form and legible test copies and/or USDF Score Report Form with tests circled to: Cecelia Conway, 1731 S. River Rd, Janesville, Wi 54546, Telephone: October 2017 Page 20

21 Dressage Journey Award Form 2017 DRESSAGE COMPETITORS: You must use this 2017 Form to submit scores. Forms from previous years will not be accepted. Your scores could be lost in the mail! will NOT be responsible for lost or misdirected mail. PLEASE DO NOT SEND CERTIFIED MAIL. Thank you! Scores postmarked after OCTOBER 31, 2017 will not be accepted and will be returned to you. RULES: Scores accumulated from the 2000 show year and after are eligible. USDF Levels (First through Fourth) For each level, 2 scores of 60% or higher from the highest test at that level, from 2 different shows and 2 different judges. USEF/USDF recognized shows only. FEI Levels (PSG through Grand Prix) Same requirements as described above for USDF Levels. If a test was scored by two or more judges, the average of the scores given will be used as one score. To be eligible for year-end awards, rider must be an member and complete at least 5 hours of volunteer work for the (Volunteer Form available at INSTRUCTIONS: Perform at least 5 hours of volunteer work recorded on Volunteer Hours Form. Complete one Journey Award Form with required number of test scores as explained in above rules. One category (USDF or FEI) and one Horse/Rider Team per form. Each award can be one only once for each rider/horse combination. Submit with Volunteer Hours Form. Attach copies of legible tests with judges signature and/or USDF score printout with tests circled. Provide information as requested below. Rider # Address City State Zip Telephone Horse Name Blanket Size Jacket Size Owner Select Category: USDF FEI Owner # (required) Show Date Level/Test Judge(s) Score % Mail completed Journey Award Form, Volunteer Hours Form and legible test copies and/or USDF Score Report Form with tests circled to: Denise Ingeman, 2248w County Road J, Mercer, Wi 54547, Telephone: October 2017 Page 21

22 Eventing Score Report Form 2017 Your scores could be lost in the mail! will NOT be responsible for lost or misdirected mail. PLEASE DO NOT SEND CERTIFIED MAIL. Thank you! Scores postmarked after OCTOBER 31, 2017 will not be accepted. To be eligible for year-end awards, rider must complete at least 5 hours of volunteer work at an activity, sanctioned event or approved activity (Volunteer Form available at or a $50 check instead of volunteer hours. The rider must be member at the time of the show or will be subject to a $50 late fee. USEA Recognized Horse Trials and Three Day Events can be listed on a USEA website rider result summary DO NOT FILL OUT SEPARATE SCORE REPORT SHEETS IF YOU USE A SUMMARY!! Rider USEA # Address # City State Zip Horse Name Telephone Horse Color Rider s Age as of January 1, 2017 (circle one): 21 or Younger Rider Status (circle one): Amateur Professional Highest level rider has competed at: Use of this form is not mandatory but is appreciated. You may use a blank sheet of paper but make sure all information requested above is provided. Send the Score Report Form with your Volunteer Hours Form. USEA Result Summary is available at and may be submitted with this form instead of Secretary/Organizer Signature as requested above. Mail completed Score Report Form, Volunteer Hours Form and USEA Result Summary (if applicable) to: Dory Tuohey 1612 Warwick ct. Apt A1 Wheeling, Il Telephone: Dory@doryltuohey.com October 2017 Page 22

23 Eventing Journey Award Form 2017 Your scores could be lost in the mail! will NOT be responsible for lost or misdirected mail. PLEASE DO NOT SEND CERTIFIED MAIL. Thank you! Scores postmarked after OCTOBER 31, 2017 will not be accepted. RULES: This award is offered to horse/rider combinations with 2 final scores 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 2017 awards, scores can be submitted beginning with the year Please submit a rider summary from the USEA website including the relevant scores. Rider must be a member during the current awards year, but not required to have been a member in prior years. This award can be won one time for each rider/horse combination. To be eligible for year-end awards, rider must complete at least 5 hours of volunteer work and submit a volunteer form (available at INSTRUCTIONS: Please submit a rider summary from the USEA website ( including the relevant scores. Rider must be a member during the current awards year, but not required to have been a member in prior years. Rider Address # City State Zip Telephone USEA # Horse Name Blanket Size Jacket Size Owner Owner # (required) Date Level Event Final Score Mail or this form, USEA rider result summary and Volunteer Hours Form to: Dory Tuohey 1612 Warwick ct. Apt A1 Wheeling, Il Telephone: Dory@doryltuohey.com October 2017 Page 23

24 Schooling Show Score Report Form 2017 Your scores could be lost in the mail! will NOT be responsible for lost or misdirected mail. PLEASE DO NOT SEND CERTIFIED MAIL. Thank you! Scores postmarked after OCTOBER 31, 2017 will not be accepted. To be eligible for year-end awards, rider must complete at least 5 hours of volunteer work at an activity, sanctioned event or approved activity (Volunteer Form available at or a $50 check instead of volunteer hours. The rider must be an member at the time of the show or subject to a $50 late fee (per person). Dressage, Mini and CT schooling shows are to be reported on this form. Each category of award submission Dressage, Mini Event or CT scores must be submitted on a separate Score Report Form with signature and copies of the tests to be considered for Schooling Show year-end awards. Rider Address # City State Zip Telephone Horse Name Horse Color Owner Owner # (required) Rider s Age as of January 1, 2017 (circle one): 21 or Younger Rider Status (circle one): Amateur Professional Highest level rider has competed at: Use of this form is not mandatory but is appreciated. You may use a blank sheet of paper but make sure all information requested above is provided. Send the Score Report Form with your Volunteer Hours Form, copies of tests, score reporting information as requested above. Mail completed Score Report Form(s), test copies and Volunteer Hours Form to: Cecelia Conway Address: 1731 S. River Rd. Janesville, WI Phone: ceceliaconway2@gmail.com October 2017 Page 24

25 VOLUNTEER HOURS REPORT SHEET November 1, 2016 to October 31, 2017 Hours Date Volunteer Activity Event Name Worked Verification* *For Hours Earned at Sanctioned Show Have Show Manager, Secretary or Volunteer Coordinator Sign Send completed Volunteer Hours Form along with Year End Eventing or Dressage Score Form to: Eventing Awards: Dressage Awards: Dory Tuohey Cecelia Conway 1612 Warwick Ct Apt A S. River Rd Wheeling, Il Janesville, WI Schooling Show Awards: Cecelia Conway 1731 S. River Rd. Janesville, WI Name of Volunteer - PRINT Signature of Volunteer October 2017 Page 25

26 Become an Member! There are many benefits to becoming a member of! Besides the benefits listed under each membership category below, offers overall benefits that you may not know about: Year End Awards: Any member is eligible to earn year end awards by submitting their scores at the end of the year (see awards rules). There are awards for Dressage, Eventing and Schooling shows. Specifics are as follows: Dressage For those who have participated in USDF-recognized shows, there are awards for each level and division based on your submitted scores. (Champion and Reserve Champion and third through sixth place) Eventing - For those who have participated in USEA-recognized shows, there are awards for each level and division based on your submitted scores. (Champion and Reserve Champion and third through sixth place) Schooling Show - For those who have participated in -sanctioned shows (shows listed in the Schooling Show Series Omnibus), there are awards for each level and division (CT, Dressage and Mini-Events, based on your submitted scores - Champion and Reserve Champion and third through sixth place). Schooling show participants can also participate in the Schooling Show Championships by submitting their qualifying scores. Classified Ads in the Scribe Any member can submit a classified ad of 50 words or less (Additional words are 10 each.). Service Directory Listing Paid members may list their product or service in the Service Directory, which appears both in the Scribe and on the website. MEMBERSHIP TYPES Regular Membership: $60.00 Includes an annual electronic subscription to the Scribe, ed monthly and available at.org, one vote in annual elections, discounted participation in select -sponsored activities, and a USDF Group membership*. If you are a trainer, have a barn or would like to advertise your business on the website and in the Scribe, you can list your business in the Service Directory. Young Rider Membership: $45.00 For those members who will not have reached their 22nd birthday before January 1, 2017, one vote in annual elections, discounted participation in select -sponsored activities, and a USDF Group membership*. Junior Rider Membership: $35.00 For those members who will not have reached their 17th birthday before January 1, 2017, discounted participation in select -sponsored activities, and a USDF Group membership*. Business Membership: $ In addition to Regular Membership benefits, Business Members receive $60 of advertising in the Scribe, an entry into the Service Directory with your logo, a summary of your business offerings, and links to your website and/or . 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 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 yearend awards and to compete in Regional competitions. For further information go to October 2017 Page 26

27 Illinois Dressage and Combined Training Association 2017 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 theflyingkanes3@aol.com Phone: 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. 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: $160.00: 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. *This is not a participating membership and does not include eligibility for USDF year end awards and to compete in Regional competitions. October 2017 Page 27

28 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 two years. To qualify for a grant, clinics must be with trainers from greater 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, or the cost of the clinic tuition, whichever is less. 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 shall be returned to immediately. 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. October 2017 Page 28

29 Grant Application Name: Number: Name of Parent or Guardian (if under 18) Address: Phone Number: address: Horse s Name: 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 October 2017 Page 29

30 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 October 2017 Page 30 THE DRESSAGE FOUNDATION 1314 O Street, Suite 305 Lincoln, NE info@dressagefoundation.org

31 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. 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 selftrained horses. Competed thru PSG. Former Fei event rider thru 2* level. Currently enrolled in USDF L program. 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 October 2017 Page 31

32 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: Benefits%5CGMBenefits.pdf Paid Advertisement $$$$$$$ Advertising in the Scribe just makes Dollars & Sense! 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 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! October 2017 Page 32

33 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 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 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 Austrian leather, Bates Isabel saddle, 17.5 seat with adjustable gullet and CAIR. This saddle is like new, thus in impeccable condition. Asking $1, Call Joyce Hopkins at or at westiejoy@yahoo.com Frank Baines Elegance Dressage saddle, 18 med. tree leathers and stirrups included. Great condition, will bring to your barn. warriorwoman@horsewarriorwoman.com or call Ursula at Prestige 2000 Dressage saddle, 17.5 seat, Medium tree, good condition. Very comfortable. Contact: Eliza Ardizzone 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 October 2017 Page 33

34 To list your event in the Calendar of Events, to Mary Jo Downen, NOTE: Events and Notices are BOLD and qualify for volunteer hours.all Region 2 USDF Shows and USEA Area IV events (as well as all shows/events) are eligible for volunteer hours with signed volunteer form. All Schooling Show Series Shows are in BLUE. SEPTEMBER September 26 Eventing Committee Meeting. Contact Alison Volpentesta or barlink6@gmail.com for details. September 30-October 1 Silverwood Dressage, Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI. USDF# Levels: Intro Grand Prix. OCTOBER October 1 Geneva Equestrian CT and Mini Schooling Show, Geneva Equestrian, Lake Geneva, WI. Contact Cindy Bonamarte or genevaequestrian@msn.com. October 8 Fox Valley Saddle Association Mini Event Championship, Fox Valley Saddle Association, Hampshire, IL. Contact Kelly Chuman or FarmAwesomeKellu@gmail.com. October Silverwood Dressage, Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI. USDF# Levels: Intro Grand Prix. October 15 Fox Valley Saddle Association Dressage Schooling Show, Fox Valley Saddle Association, Hampshire, IL. Linda Holzrichter or holzrichterlaw@sbcglobal.net October 29 Geneva Equestrian CT and Mini Schooling Show, Geneva Equestrian, Lake Geneva, WI. Contact Cindy Bonamarte or genevaequestrian@msn.com. October 31 Eventing Committee Meeting. Contact Alison Volpentesta or barlink6@gmail.com for details. NOVEMBER November 4-5 WDCTA presents William Fox-Pitt Clinic, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, WI. More information to come. November 5 Geneva Equestrian CT and Mini Schooling Show, Geneva Equestrian, Lake Geneva, WI. Contact Cindy Bonamarte or genevaequestrian@msn.com. November Laurie Hedlund Dressage Clinic, Rockford, IL. Contact Julie , juliejmaddock@gmail.com or Diane , Rosestoreins@ gmail.com November SAVE THE DATE! presents a clinic with Debbie McDonald, Accredo Farms at Sunflower, Bristol, WI November 28 Eventing Committee Meeting. Contact Alison Volpentesta or barlink6@gmail.com for details. JANUARY 2018 Annual Awards Banquet. Mark your calendar! Details to follow Would you like to see your event listed on our calendar? Send your listing to: Mary Jo Downen typagraphics@gmail.com October 2017 Page 34