VADA/NOVA, Inc Newsletter Volume 38 Issue 4 April 2009

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1 VADA/NOVA, Inc Newsletter Volume 38 Issue 4 April 2009 HALT AT X Get Smart We all spend hours on the backs of our horses trying to learn how to ride them better. But how much time do we devote to learning once we are out of the saddle, about the many areas critical to the health and well-being of our beloved animals? Probably not nearly enough, and so the Education & Clinics committee decided to make that out-of-the-saddle learning the focus of this year s winter education event. On two winter evenings, when it was so cold out no one wanted to be riding anyway, a group of curious VADA/Nova members and some new friends came to the Best Western Hotel in Leesburg (which generously donated the meeting space) to attend two great seminars. In February, Dr. Byron Young presented a session entitled Help, I Need a Vet... or Do I? Complete with some slightly gory slides, Dr. Young answered that difficult question of when your horse s condition is truly an emergency, requiring immediate attention. We talked about colic, choke, punctures and lacerations, eye injuries and just about every other injury that can afflict a horse, categorizing each into the wait and see or the come out now categories. For each category, Dr. Young talked about what the owner should do till the vet arrived to help stabilize the situation, and even more importantly, what not to do. There were a ton of questions asked and answered, including what is the most common mistake owners make when dealing with their horse s medical issues? Dr. Young felt that in many cases, owners do not consult their vet soon enough. He admitted that as an emergency vet, he got few full nights of sleep. But, tired as that might leave him, he felt that vet involvement early on frequently resulted in a much more successful outcome. A few weeks later, Dan Shively from Nutrena Feed spoke on the Dos and Don t of Equine Nutrition and we had another extremely interactive session. Among the favorite tidbits I learned was that the ingredients on a bag of horse feed VADA IS A USDF GROUP MEMBER ORGANIZATION. THEIR MEMBERS ARE AUTOMATICALLY USDF GROUP MEMBERS. Publication Deadline in Piaffe & Passage is the 20th. VADA/Nova WEB SITE: Membership Applications should be sent to Barbara Pickering PO Box 354 Haymarket, VA All other inquires should be sent to: VADA/Nova Inc., P.O.Box 398 Hamilton, Va., are not listed in order of their concentration, as that is only required on the labels of human, dog and cat food. Who knew? Dan provided guidance on the percentage of your horse s diet that should come from hay versus grain and we talked through a variety of interesting issues such as how to make sure the easy keeper gets all the nutrition he needs without adding on pounds. And, when choosing between less hay of a higher nutritional concentration or more hay that was less nutritionally dense, go with the later (and Dan explained the scientific basis for his answer.) The bottom line is I have tons more to learn both in and out of the saddle, but getting smart is always fun! A few of the attendees at the Nutrena Feed seminar (photo by Dianne Boyd) In This Issue.. Minutes from MarchBoard meeting VADA/Nova Mayschooling show prize list ARC April clinic with Debbie Marriott ARC May clinic with Heidi Berry Member of the Month ARC Tack sale March schooling show results and article Reminder about USEF rule changes for dressage VADA/Nova Adult Dressage Camp Calendar of Events Classified ads

2 VADA/NOVA BOARD MEETINGS All VADA/Nova Board of Directors meetings are open to the general membership; the Board welcomes any visitors. The meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7:30 PM at Morven Park International Equestrian Center (in the classroom next to the lounge ). For directions, you may contact any of the Board members or go to our website at and click on Shows There you will find a link with directions to Morven Park VADA/Nova Officers President ~ Michelle Sheli King V. President ~ Barb Pickering Secretary ~ Nancy Stover Treasurer ~ Alison Head Board of Directors Linda Bramblett lbramblett@vadanova.org Kathy Curtis kcurtis@vadanova.org Stephanie Floros sfloros@vadanova.org Donna Gatchell dgatchell@vadanova.org Jessie Ginsburg sardburg@aol.com Judy Grass jgrass@vadanova.org Susan Gustafson sgustafson@vadanova.org Alison Head lookingglassfarm@mac.com ahead@vadanova.org Dilly Jackson cjackson@vadanova.org Sheli King mking@vadanova.org Michelle Lachner BLach15736@aol.com Pat Paris pparis@vadanova.org Barbara Pickering goldenmorgan@verizon.net bpickering@vadanova.org Jill Ramsburg jramsburg@vadanova.org Cathy Roesch croesch@vadanova.org Newsletter Advertising Rates Please send payment with ads, as there is no billing. Make checks payable to VADA/Nova, Inc. Classified ads are 40 words or less. Ads will not be accepted otherwise. Please type or print clearly if you don t have , and submit no more than two ads at a time. If space allows we will run additional ads.other ads must be camera ready. (Camera ready: Copy is black on white paper. Embossed business cards and colored ink do not copy well.) Or, you may send a file attachment in Word or Publisher. Classified 2 issues FREE for Members 2 issues/$15 for Nonmembers Classifieds will automatically be listed on our web site All other ad rates are the same for Members or Nonmembers : Business Card Ad $60.00/year 1/4 Page Ad (5 x 3.75) $15.00/month 1/2 Page Ad (5x7.5) $25.00/month FulI Page Ad (10x7.5) $40.00/month *There will be a charge of $20 if your ad is not camera ready and needs to be put together or redesigned* Deadline is the 20th of the month. Send to: Barbara Pickering, PO Box 354, Haymarket, Va., Phone: goldenmorgan@verizon.net Geri Shea gshea@vadanova.org Nancy Stover stovnan@aol.com Marguerite Teska mteska@vadanova.org Rebecca Woodward-Davis rwoodwarddavis@vadanova.org Web Sites: VADA/Nova VADA State Region % discount for 1/4, 1/2 or full page ads that run a full year

3 PRELIMINARY SUMMARY MINUTES VADA/Nova Board Meeting March. 9, 2009 Morven Park Classroom 7:30 PM The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM and lasted until 9:45 PM. Seventeen of the nineteen Board members were present. Two were excused. There was one guest. Treasurer s Report: The balance of the main account is currently $30,623.00, that of the other account is approximately $8, and we continue to have our investment accounts. No April show deposits are included in these figures, and some ribbon bills are yet to be paid. All accounts are reconciled as of March 8, President s Report: The plug project received nice publicity in Morven Park s newsletter. Outlets have been installed in D barn, and we are within $ of having the funds needed to install plugs in A barn. Two more used book sales are planned the April Licensed Show and the Anne Gribbons clinic. The books will be on $1.00 and $5.00 tables. Eight letters soliciting funds have been sent to major competitors who are not VADA/Nova members and might not be aware of the project. There will be posters in the barns and announcements made by the announcer during the shows. We would like to identify other organizations which might be interested in participating in the project. 501C3 Status: The IRS has advised that they received our application and that generally, they will tell us within sixty days if additional information is needed. April Licensed Show: As of March 9 about 45 entries have been received.(editor s note: Since then, entries have been increasing) The closing date was extended to March 30 and the manager expects that everyone will wait until the last minute. Even so, it is not anticipated that this will be a huge show. Even the big shows in Florida have been slow to fill this year. This show is a qualifier and some competitors are coming from out of state. There are new FEI tests this year, and a new regulation length for dressage whips. We now have three computers for use at our shows. It was moved, seconded and passed to spend $746.06, plus the cost of two mice and two number pads, to make the two new computers show ready. We have been receiving queries from advertisers and vendors. March Schooling Show: There are many entries and a deep waiting list for the Schooling Show March 22. However, they decided not to move to two rings because we have lived to regret the decision under similar circumstances in the past due to scratches, no shows, etc. There will be a videographer who makes DVDs. The Stubben saddle fitter and representative will be at this show as a vendor. VADA Grant: We are entitled to a VADA grant of $ In the past this grant has been applied to camp expenses, to clinics given by Rudy Rostek and Linda Zang, and to paying for lunch for our members who attend the Zang- Clarke clinic in It was moved, seconded and passed that we apply the VADA Grant funds to benefit those members who audit the November 2009 Cynthia Collins clinic, with details to be determined. Survey: Approximately one half of the membership which received the survey by (248) and 15 of the 25 who received it in printed format replied to the survey. The results will be presented to the Board in full at the next meeting. In the meantime, the survey will be sent to everyone who has joined since the survey was posted. Membership: There are now 364 members. About 35 of those recently received came as a result of the membership outreach letters. Sponsorship Package: By and large the Sponsorship Package has brought favorable comments and increased participation. Clinics and Education: We (VADA/Nova) are helping VADA with the Anne Gribbons clinic the first weekend in April. The riders are all selected and plans go forward. Our first education evening session on February 19 went very well: Dr. Byron Young presented a session on Emergency Equine Medicine. There were approximately 30 participants. Both Dr. Young and the Best Western in Leesburg donated their services/facility and will receive free advertising in P&P. Expenses for the session were $51.00 for light refreshments. Income generated was $70.00 (seven non-members attended at $10.00 each). We also had one participant sign up for a family membership. Feedback on the session was extremely positive. The second education evening on March 5 featured Dan Shively, the Nutrena Territory Manager, speaking on Equine Nutrition. This very interactive program drew about 15 people. Again, both the speaker and the facility donated their services and will receive free advertising in P&P. Light refreshments were available. All participants at both sessions were asked to think of other topics which would be of similar interest to our members for sessions next February and March. The next meeting will be April 13, 2009 at 7:30 PM Respectfully submitted. Nancy Stover Old Business: During a discussion of the division of the Silent Auction money we decided that we want to give at least six scholarships of $ each and be sure that the expenses of ARC s camp are covered. We agreed to revisit the matter later and see if we can add to the number of scholarships, based on camp finances and our Licensed Show income.

4 A S H A N T I F A R M I N C Proudly presents the Art of Classical Dressage and your certified Trainer/Instructor for Classical Dressage, Bruno Greber, longtime student / co-trainer of Arthur Kottas-Heldenberg. Services include: Training & Lessons up to GP; Clinics; Boarding; Horse Sales; Breeding; Online Dressage Tack Shop & Videos/DVD s; You are welcome to visit us at: 6737 Gordonsville Road, Gordonsville, VA Or us at Ashantifs@aol.com Or visit our Website at Or simply call or fax us at Tel: (540) ; Fax: (540)

5 2009 VADA/Nova Schooling Show Show Date: May 17, 2009 Opening Date: March 17, 2009 Entry Due: May 4, 2009 Place: Compass Rose, Haymarket, VA Manager: Kathy Mathers Secretary: Judy Grass Cobb Hill Lane Oakton, VA Judge: Aviva Nebesky, L graduate Directions: From Fairfax: Rte. 50 West. Turn left onto Rte. 15 South, 4.7 miles, turn left onto Logmill Rd. (701). Continue 1.7 miles, turn R into farm entrance. From Warrenton: Rte. 29 North, turn left onto Rte 15 North. Follow for 17 miles, turn right onto Logmill Rd. (701). Continue 1.7 miles, turn R into farm entrance. A copy of the entry form was mailed with your Greenbook. It may be downloaded at

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7 ARC Clinic Fundraiser LATERAL WORK: Straighten - Strengthen - Supple with Debbie Marriott April 26, 2009 Cedar Run Horse Center Leilani Dr Woodbridge, Va CedarRunHC@yahoo.com This is the second in a series of Clinic Fundraisers sponsored by VADA/Nova s Adult Rider Committee. Clinic Fundraisers are made possible through the generosity and enthusiasm of VADA/Nova Instructors who VOLUNTEER their professional services, and by the Facility Owners who DONATE the use of their arenas! Profit from these fundraisers clinics will directly support ARC education and training events. If you have questions about lateral work, are unsure of the role of lateral movements in everyday training, or would like to learn how lateral work can straighten, strengthen, and supple your horse so it can perform to the best of its ability, come and learn from Debbie Marriott. You'll have a great time! A full-time dressage instructor for almost 20 years, Debbie Marriott is knowledgeable, encouraging, and patient. She brings to each lesson a contagious enthusiasm for dressage, and the ability to share her knowledge with her students. She is an excellent communicator, and specializes in building confidence in competitors of all levels. A highly successful competitor herself, in both Dressage and Combined Training, Debbie is most proud of her students' accomplishments. "Throughout the years, students have been ranked nationally, as well as won numerous local championships and year-end awards. I couldn't be more proud." Entry Form: Debbie Marriott ARC Clinic Fundraiser at Cedar Run : $60 First Come, First Served Rider Name: Horse Name: Age Level Date of Neg. Coggins: (Include copy of your horse s Coggins with your entry.) Information about you or your horse s experience which might be helpful to Debbie: Address: Telephone: Address: Please indicate your preference of the following arena options: A. large indoor B. outdoor sand ring C. outdoor full-sized dressage arena. Please send entry and $60 clinic fee (checks payable to VADA/Nova Inc.) to: Kathy Davis 8304 Wagon Wheel Rd, Alexandria, VA Questions: Kathy Davis tugnutt@verizon.net H: cell:

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11 ARC Clinic Fundraiser What DO Judges Want? Fix A Test clinic with Heidi Berry May 23, 2009 Riverside Equestrian Foggy Bottom Road Bluemont, VA riversideequestrian@verizon.net This is the third in a series of Clinic Fundraisers sponsored by VADA/Nova s Adult Rider Committee. Clinic Fundraisers are made possible through the generosity and enthusiasm of VADA/Nova Instructors who VOLUNTEER their professional services, and by the Facility Owners who DONATE the use of their arenas! Profit from these fundraisers clinics will directly support ARC education and training events. Heidi Berry (Philomont, VA) - Horse Enthusiast from an early age, Rider, Trainer, Instructor, and R USEF Judge. Heidi hunted and evented in the late 1970's and early 1980's, but since that time has focused on dressage. She has competed successfully at FEI levels, earning the USDF bronze and silver medals. She currently competes a 10-year-old Oldenburg mare. Her love for the sport of dressage makes her an encouraging and enthusiastic teacher for all levels of riders and all breeds of horses. Dressage can help every horse become more balanced and more fun to ride. There will be 30 minute small group discussions about judging and showing topics throughout the day with Heidi and the riders and auditors. Auditing is free! Entry Form: Heidi Berry Fix A Test : ARC Clinic Fundraiser at Riverside Equestrian : $60 First Come, First Served Rider Name: Horse Name: Age Level Date of Neg. Coggins: (Include copy of your horse s Coggins with your entry.) Test you will ride: Address: Telephone: Address: Please send entry and $60 clinic fee (checks payable to VADA/Nova Inc.) to: Cathy Roesch Wainway Lane Middleburg, VA Questions: Cathy Roesch cathy.roesch@ngc.com

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13 The latest newsletter from Morven Park included this: Many Thanks to VADA/Nova for their Donation Thanks to a fund raising project by VADA/Nova, additional outlets are being added for each stall in the horse barns. D-Barn has been completed and is ready to go, with funds for the next barn nearly complete. Should you be stabling your horse at Morven this year, be sure to thank VADA/Nova for their efforts in bringing this project to fruition. The minutes on page 3 of this issue explain in a little more detail what has been accomplished so far. If you would like to make a tax deductible contribution, you may send your check to: Alison Head Purple Martin Lane Hamilton, VA Checks of $50 or more should be payable to Morven Park (put Equestrian Center Fundraiser on the memo line) Checks of less than $50 should be payable to VADA/Nova (we will consolidate the smaller checks and send one large check to Morven Park) Thank you to all who have contributed

14 SHOW SEASON IS HERE AND WE NEED YOU!! Calling all volunteers! Get your volunteer hours early this year! Don t forget to volunteer for our first licensed show at Morven Park in Leesburg, Virginia on Saturday and Sunday, April 11th and 12th, or for our second schooling show at Compass Rose in Haymarket, VA on Sunday, May 17th. We still need Scorers, and Ring Stewards, as well as set up and clean up volunteers on Friday afternoon and Sunday evening (where you can earn those all important double hours and volunteer bucks) for our licensed show. We need Scribes, Scorers, Runners, Ring Stewards and Awards volunteers for our schooling show. For volunteering you will receive: VADA/Nova Volunteer Hours, Volunteer Bucks, breakfast, lunch, a gift, and of course our thanks!! Sign up today and get the position of your choice... Contact Donna Gatchell at sporthorseuk@patriot.net or (703)

15 The Member of the Month... is on vacation! So we would like to take this opportunity to thank all to the past featured Members of the Month who have graciously agreed to our interviews. It has been a pleasure for the Membership Outreach Committee to "get to know" our members and share your stories with the entire membership. VADA/Nova exists for, and with the help of, several hundred dressage focused horse lovers who renew and volunteer year after year. We look forward to "meeting" more of you. If you have been a VADA/Nova member continuously for the past 3 years and have volunteered for at least 8 hours last year, you fit the Member of the Month profile. Our Member of the Month column helps us meet several important, dedicated members whose names are not well publicized; such as Board members or first place riding year-end award winners from the previous year. Perhaps next month the Member of the Month could be YOU! Thanks for being a member! Thanks for volunteering! Membership Outreach Committee Susan Gustafson WÉÇÇt Ztàv{xÄÄ Jill Ramsburg Geri Shea Linda Bramblett

16 Willow Way Riding Stables 2009 DRESSAGE SCHOOLING SHOW SERIES 1600 Loudoun Drive, Haymarket, VA OPENING DATE FOR ALL SHOWS: January 1, 2009 SHOW DATES: 5/31 7/18 10/11 CLOSING DATES: 5/23 7/11 10/4 Judges: Jocelyn Pearson, L grad Trisha DeRosa, L grad Carolyn Jackson, L grad * *Please circle selected show date(s) & include current Coggins & payment(s). * * Manager: Jennifer Moran, Secretary: Jen Moran, 1600 Loudoun Drive, Haymarket, VA 20169, , jennifermoran@willowwayridingstables.com Fees: $25/test $10 post entry fee Checks: Make check payable to Willow Way Riding Stables Classes: Intro through FEI, USEF and FEI freestyle Other info: NO DOGS ALLOWED. Hard hats required. Refreshments available. Large grass warmup area as well as grass round pen for lunging. Ring is bluestone base with river sand. Entries must be complete with show form, current Coggins and fees. Times available on website at after 5pm on the Wed. prior to the show or call the secretary. NO DOGS. NO EXCEPTIONS. Awards: High score and reserve at each show (excluding Intro). Series high score awards and prizes (participate in two or more shows). Directions: From the North: Rte. 15 S, go 3.8 miles past Gilberts Corner. Turn right onto Loudoun Dr. Go.7 mile back, Willow Way is on the left. From the South: Rte. 66, exit onto 15 N. Stay on 15 for 6.6 miles. Turn left onto Loudoun Drive. Go.7 mile back, Willow Way is on the left. Gate open for parking WILLOW WAY RIDING STABLES ENTRY FORM Name of Event: Willow Way Riding Stables Date: Circle date: 5/31 7/18 10/11 Name of Rider: SR: JR (Age if junior): Horse Name: Rider's Address: address: Phone: Test: Test: Total Amount Enclosed:

17 HAWK S RUN TRAKEHNERS & LITTLE COVE FARM proudly presents A Dressage Clinic With David William DeWispelaere In addition to his impressive competition experience & successes, David has trained extensively with Gabriella Grillo, General Albert Stecken, the late Dr. Reiner Klimke, Wolfgang Michaelis, Jan Bremelmans, the late Herbert Rehbein and Arthur Kottas Heldenberg David is a significant contributor (rider and narrative) in the newlyreleased and world-renowned DVD, If Horses Could Speak, by Dr. Gerd Heuschmann, which boldly and with superb 3-D computer animation, educates and clearly illustrates the associated consequences of correct vs. incorrect training Clinic Dates: June 19-21, 2009 Open/Close Dates: February 14, 2009/April 14, 2009 Location: Little Cove Farm, St. Leonard, MD (Calvert County) (new, well-lit indoor facility w/excellent footing/parking/access w/adjacent full-size outdoor warm-up ring Stabling: Limited - first-come, first-serve ($30/day) Cost: $175.00/ride (rider application & $ deposit required to reserve riding slots) Auditors: $10/day (advance registration encouraged; walk-ins welcome pending available seating) Riders, horses and auditors at all levels are encouraged to participate. The goal for this clinic is to offer correct, classical dressage instruction at its best. Please contact Renee for further details and rider package at (until 9 pm) or via at equineconn@verizon.net. Thank you. The Saddle Fitter Inc. Saddle fitting and flocking adjustments at your barn Or demo my selection of saddles from Baines, Black Country, Borné, Custom, and more Photo by Angela Yarbrough For an appointment call Bill Wood at (434) ; wgateswood@aol.com, or visit Additional services include Equine Myofascial Release/Massage. Bill Wood is a Society of Master Saddlers (UK) Ltd. Qualified Saddle Fitter

18 Looking Glass Farm 2009 DRESSAGE SCHOOLING SHOW SERIES Purple Martin Lane Hamilton, VA SHOW DATES: 6/13 6/14 8/16 CLOSING DATES: 6/8 6/8 8/10 Judges: Nancy Lowey, R Peggy Pariso, r Sally O Connor, S * *Please circle selected show date(s) & include current Coggins & payment(s). * * Manager: Alison Head, Secretary: Alison Head, Purple Martin Lane, Hamilton, VA 20158, lookingglassfarm@mac.com Fees: $25/test $10 post entry fee $25 Non-competing horse (must bring Coggins) Checks: Make check payable to Looking Glass Farm Classes: Intro through FEI, USEF and FEI freestyle, USEA Event tests Other info: NO DOGS ALLOWED, NO EXCEPTIONS. Hard hats required when mounted. Food will be available. Indoor arena and ample grass areas for warm-up. Standard size arena with excellent sand footing for competition. Times available on website the Wednesday prior to the show; directions also on web site. Awards: Jr. and Sr. High Score awards at each show (excluding Intro). Series high score awards and prizes (attend two or more shows, highest average score). Directions: From Rt.7 W: Exit at Rt 9 (Charlestown), right off ramp. Go Past Rt 704 (approx. 4.5 miles), continue to left turn on Rt 738 (Hampton Rd), go approx. 1 mile to top of hill, go left on Purple Martin Lane. Go past indoor and follow signs for parking. From Rt 7 E: Exit at Purcelville, take Rt 287 N toward Lovettsville; cross under 7, take right on Rt 711 (Piggott Bottom Road); at intersection, go straight (becomes Rt 738 Hampton Rd); take next right on Purple Martin Lane. This is the best route for big rigs LOOKING GLASS FARM ENTRY FORM Name of Event: Looking Glass Farm Schooling Show Date: Circle date: 6/13 6/14 8/16 Name of Rider: SR: JR (Age if junior): Horse Name: Rider's Address: address: Phone: Test: Test: Total Amount Enclosed:

19 VADA/Nova Schooling Show Morven Park March 22, 2009 Judge: Jaralyn Gibson-Finn (L Graduate) Intro Level Test A 1. Tonya Farina Matton Maya Sally Summerall Lincoln HC Laura Whitford Rosinanta Intro Level Test B 1. Laura Whitford Rosinanta Julie McLearen Ultima Sally Summerall Lincoln Tonya Farina Matton Maya Susanne Hiegel Hot Wired Training Level Test 1-Sr 1. Inga Janke Suntreader Susanne Hiegel Hot Wired Wendy Bebie Cougar (Doug) Kathleen Kelly Figaro HP Glenna Shawn Hermara Training Level Test 1-Jr 1. Juliana Everett That s A Fact Training Level Test 2-Sr 1. Wendy Bebie Cougar (Doug) Claire Firebaugh LH Jitterbug Kathleen Kelly Figaro HP Training Level Test 2-Jr 1. Juliana Everett That s A Fact Training Level Test 3 1. Tiffany Catledge Huey Lauren Dearlove Roderick Training Level Test 4A 1. Tiffany Catledge Huey Claire Firebaugh LH Jitterbug Lauren Dearlove Roderick Susan Donohue Sky Debbie Gerbich Calloway s Capital Asset Training Level Test 4B 1. Katie Brunson NPJ Copper Sand Kathy Parsons Elmo Bob Clements Rosebud First Level Test 1-Sr 1. Jenny Spain Graystone Katie Brunson NPJ Copper Sand Kathy Parsons Elmo Lindsey Davis Nova Dair Bob Clements Rosebud First Level Test 1-Jr 1. Peyton Morris Holley Fourbarrel Amber Post Tjibbe M First Level Test 2 1. Victoria Jessop India Peyton Morris Holley Fourbarrel Pat Moore Phantasy Lindsey Davis Nova Dair First Level Test 3 1. Jenny Spain Graystone Victoria Jessop India Amber Post Tjibbe M First Level Test 4 1. Anne Campione Rolex Pat Moore Phantasy Kathy Gustin Doolin Second Level Test 1 1. Terry Lockhart Mondeuse Lise Katz In Like Finn Anne Campione Rolex Second Level Test 2 1. Victoria Jessop Lladra Lise Katz In Like Finn Terry Lockhart Mondeuse Second Level Test 3 1. Jeanette Heath Thriumpf Second Level Test 4 1. Jeanette Heath Thriumpf Third Level Test 3 1. Susan Donohue Big Easy Fourth Level Test 1 1. Angela Voss Loredo Nancy Dillon Erin Go Get em Susan Donohue Big Easy HC Candy Allen White Bacardi HC Candy Allen White Bacardi High Score for the show( excluding Intro): Victoria Jessop and India First Level Test % Want to know more? Read on

20 DIARY OF A SHOW MANAGER: REPORT FROM THE MARCH 22, 2009, SCHOOLING SHOW AT MORVEN PARK ~ Jessie Ginsburg Dear Diary, March 21, 2009 Morning: It s the day before the show, and we have had very few glitches so far. For the last several weeks, secretary Kathy Curtis has been dealing with the massive influx of entries, and is now busy scheduling and rescheduling based on scratches and adds from the waiting list. My living room is filled with the managers boxes from my trip to the storage shed last weekend with new schooling show chairs Rebecca Woodward-Davis and Michelle Lachner. Donna Gatchell, VADA/Nova volunteer manager/ recruiter extraordinaire, has assembled a great line-up of volunteers some old friends, some people I will be meeting for the first time. Usually the March show ends up being really cold, but the weather forecast calls for the perfect warm spring weather. I can t wait! Noon: My first glitch. Show judge Jaralyn Finn calls me did I know she was bringing her own scribe? Um, no. I call the volunteer scheduled to scribe, Francene Basalyga, and she is amenable to doing whatever we need. That type of flexibility and helpfulness bodes well! Evening: After a full day of shopping for show stuff, it is time for glitch #2. Michelle and I are scheduled to meet at Morven Park at 7 pm to set up the show area. I arrive at 6:45 pm, and am puzzled to see a lot of cars and horse trailers parked around the indoor. I go inside and it turns out that the horse auction scheduled for the day is still going on, with no sign of ending anytime soon. We leave the items we brought in the judge s booth and hope they will still be there in the morning. March 22, :30 am. I thought that it was supposed to be warm today. It is 27 degrees. I feel foolish buying ice at Sheetz, but hopefully it will warm up later and the volunteers and competitors will actually drink cold soda and water. 7:00 am. Michelle is already unloading her car when I arrive at Morven. We hastily finish unloading and rush to set up before the competitors and volunteers arrive. The volunteer s start showing up and immediately offer to assist. It is cooperative, enthusiastic and helpful group -- I have confidence that the show will go smoothly with such a great crew. Scorers Debbie Marriott and Francene assemble the calculators (and figure out how to get them to calculate to three places); ring steward Bonnie Uyeda begins organizing the warm-up; and runners Marianne Schilling and Anne Cochrane, joined by VADA/Nova board member Linda Bramblett, help setting up the snacks and beverages. Jaralyn arrives with her scribe (her assistant trainer Julie Koehler) and settle into the judge s booth. 8:30 am. The show has started! The schedule starts off with the highest levels of the day (Third and Fourth level), and we are treated to some very solid rides. We then move to the intro rides, which feature a combination of riders new to showing, and young horses being introduced to the show ring. Laura Whitford has opted to compete her lovely youngster Rosinanta HC for her first ride, not knowing what to expect. When I see that her debut scored 80%, I rush over to the ring to watch her second test, which is steady and flowing and scores an 80.5%. Junior rider Juliana Everett is leading the official high score race with a % at Training Level Test 1. It is nice to see a rider moving up from success at Intro last year to do so well in her first outing at a higher level. 1:10 pm The afternoon begins on time, and the show is running like clockwork. The volunteers are all pros and work really well together. I am surprised to see my old friend Joanne Hodges, who moved to Florida about 10 years ago and is now just back in the area. It is great to catch up, and to see that one of Joanne s first orders of business is to get involved in VADA/Nova. 2:05pm The scoring table yells over to make sure I write that they are having fun. This is what volunteering is all about meeting other people who love dressage and making new friends! And of course, supporting VADA/Nova and enabling us to offer high quality and well organized activities. 2:50pm VADA/Nova president Sheli King drops by to check in, drop off some supplies for the VADA Anne Gribbons clinic in a couple of weeks, and pick up some donations for the ongoing VADA/Nova book drive/fundraising effort to install outlets at every stall. Sheli is shocked that I have provided some healthy munchies for the volunteers and competitors in addition to the usual junk food. 3:30pm Competitor Bob Clements gives Kathy Curtis a couple of nice items for the upcoming fundraiser tack sale, organized by the enthusiastic and creative VADA/Nova Adult Rider Committee, being held at the upcoming April licensed show at Morven Park. Amid the chaos of show preparation, how nice of Bob to remember to contribute to this fundraiser!

21 4:00pm We do the drawing for the Stubben care basket for leather and horses, which Stubben rep Anne Crowell generously donated. Our lucky winner is Susanne Hiegel I m sure her 28-year-old show partner, Hot Wired, will enjoy his baths with luxury Stubben shampoo. 5:15 pm The show is over! Victoria Jessop receives the championship ribbon for being the high score of the day, scoring an impressive % at First Level Test 2 on her lovely bay gelding, India. Judge Jaralyn Finn remarks on the high quality of the horses and riders at the show. The hardy volunteers assist with the clean up before leaving what a great team effort! Michelle and I drop the show stuff off at the storage unit. We reflect on how lucky we were to have an incredible group of volunteers, a great judge, a fantastic, well-prepared first-time show secretary in Kathy Curtis, and the helpful Morven Park staff to help make this show a success. And even the weather cooperated. Michelle was so helpful all day, making notes of items to purchase and things to improve for future shows, and even reorganizing a number of the show boxes it is clear that she will be a great co-chair of the schooling show committee. 9:15 pm Just got back home from a quick ride on Derby, and must now do laundry and pack for my business trip tomorrow. Thanks, Diary, for listening. Jessie Ginsburg In addition to all the volunteers mentioned in the diary, VADA/Nova wishes to thank our great management team: Manager Jessie Ginsburg and Secretary Kathy Curtis. Super job! Congratulations to our first group of VADA/Nova members who qualified for the November 1st Championship Schooling Show. Complete details and requirements may be found in your Greenbook on pages Intro Level Test B Training Level Test 4 First Level Test 4 Tonya Farina/Matton Maya Katie Brunson/NPJ Copper Sand Anne Campione/Rolex Susanne Hiegel/Hot Wired Tiffany Catledge/Huey Sally Summerall/Lincoln Bob Clements/Rosebud Second Level Test 4 Laura Whitford/Rosinanta Lauren Dearlove/Roderick Jeanette Heath/Thriumpf Claire Firebaugh/LH Jitterbug Kathy Parson/Elmo Third Level Test 3 Susan Donohue/Big Easy EXTRAORDINARY RULE CHANGES FOR DRESSAGE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY In January of this year, the FEI published rule changes for international dressage competitions (please see FEI Rules for Dressage Events, 23rd Edition, January 1, 2009, available on the FEI website As a result, the USEF Executive Committee has approved several extraordinary rule changes for the Dressage Division (Chapter DR) of the USEF Rule Book. These rule changes, primarily impacting saddlery and errors/penalties, are effective immediately. Some of the rule changes only affect High Performance classes; several others apply to all exhibitors in USEF/USDF-Licensed Dressage Competitions. For more information, please visit the USEF web site at this link: ECapproved pdf. For questions, please contact Jennifer Keeler, USEF National Director of Dressage, at jkeeler@usef.org. Know the rules-be an informed competitor!

22 Enjoy a learning vacation with your horse in a luxurious and historic setting at the 2009 VADA/Nova Adult Dressage Camp with clinicians: Nancy Lowey and Susan Graham White July 23-26, 2009 Imagine: Three days, away with your horse, enjoying the amenities of Fox Chase Farm, including newly re-graded indoor and outdoor arenas with dust -free footing... the riding progress you will achieve with private lessons with these excellent and supportive instructors...the company of fellow dressage enthusiasts... pampering at the historic Red Fox Inn. perhaps even a bit of browsing in the shops in downtown Middleburg, Virginia... Fox Chase Farm Middleburg, VA w/lodging at the Red Fox Inn, Middleburg, VA Cost $975 Cost will include: Five private lessons One fix-a-test session Accommodations for horse Lodging at the Red Fox Inn for the rider All rider meals See the website and newsletter in early 2009 for additional details. For more information Go online to or contact: Stephanie Floros stephaniefloros@hotmail.com Auditors welcome! Photos from the 2008 Adult Camp with Debbie Bowman and Debbie Rodriguez. From left to right: Kathy Curtis; Robin Floyd; Kathleen Parkins receiving instruction from Debbie Rodriguez. Susan Graham White Susan Graham White is an FEI level dressage rider, and has been teaching and training dressage for 25 years. She currently shows several horses that compete at the national and FEI levels in dressage, and has earned her bronze and silver medals from the United States Dressage Federation. Ms. White is licensed as an International FEI Event Judge and nationally as both a USEF dressage and event judge. She maintains a full schedule of training, teaching, and officiating. Susan is the sole owner and primary trainer at Wolfhaven Farm located in Southern Maryland. Nancy Lowey Nancy Lowey is a Bronze and Silver Medalist, a USEF Dressage Technical Delegate, and a USEF R Dressage Judge from Orange, VA. In addition to many years serving in executive positions for several chapter and state dressage associations, Nancy has organized and managed many licensed dressage shows, clinics, and other events. Her professional expertise, combined with a cheerful and positive can do attitude, makes her a popular clinician and judge with riders of all levels. Currently, Nancy is training and showing her horse Peter at Grand Prix.

23 VADA/Nova ADULT DRESSAGE CAMP 2009 APPLICATION Fox Chase Farm, Rt 50, Middleburg, Va FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED with complete application! ARRIVAL: Thursday afternoon July 23 INSTRUCTIONAL DATES: July 24, 25, 26 DEPARTURE: Sunday evening July 26 OR Monday by noon July 27 (Monday departure requires an additional fee.) RIDER INFORMATION: Name Phone (day) Phone (evening) Address Phone (cell) City State Fax Zip Code Riding level or experience Riding goals for the camp HORSE INFORMATION: Name Sex Barn Name Color Breed Height Age Competition or Training Experience of Horse Special Requests Do you know other riders who are applying for camp this year? If so, please list names: COST: $ VADA/Nova Members; $1, Non-members Includes stabling for 3 nights (Thurs, Fri, Sat) Includes 5 lessons, 1 fix-a-test, evening program Includes lodging at Red Fox Inn for 3 nights (Thurs, Fri, Sat) (Some are shared suites.) Includes all meals: dinner Thurs; breakfast, lunch & dinner Fri. Sat. Sun Additional fee for Monday departure is paid separately, after application is received. Please circle the statement below if you are interested in Monday departure: YES, I am interested in more details about Monday departure. APPLICATION: Check for total cost must accompany application. Negative Coggins within 12 months must accompany application; if Coggins expires by July 23, an updated Coggins must be submitted before arrival. REFUNDS: There will be a full refund of the fee (less a $50.00 administrative fee) if VADA/Nova is notified of cancellation before June 23, After June 23, refunds (less $50.00 administrative fee) will be given only if the scratch is filled. Please mail application and check (made payable to VADA/Nova) to: Charlene Pierce, 6501 Clifton Road, Clifton, Virginia 20124

24 CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR 2009 Always check the web site: for any changes or corrections. Clinics & Other Events April 4-5 VADA sponsored clinic with Anne Gribbons see for more information April 26 ARC Clinic as Fundraiser (see flyer in this issue) May 23 ARC Clinic as Fundraiser (see flyer in this issue) November 7&8 VADA/Nova Musical Freestyle Clinic with Cynthia Collins (rescheduled from last year) Details to follow Licensed and Special Shows April 11, 12 VADA/Nova Spring Dressage, Morven Park Martie Healy June 6,7 VADA/Nova Spring Dressage, Morven Park Dianne Boyd June 27 VADA/Nova Summer I Breed Show, Morven Park Lori Kaminski lori_kaminski@verizon.net June 28 VADA/Nova Summer II Breed Show, Morven Park Lori Kaminski lori_kaminski@verizon.net July 18,19 USDF/Youth Team Competition, Morven Park Sept. 12,13 VADA/Nova Autumn I/MFS Championship Show, Morven Park Martie Healy martieh@cox.net Nov. 14,15 VADA/Nova Autumn II Dressage, Morven Park Bettina Longaker vadvirage8@gmail.com Schooling Shows April 4 Quantico Riding Club, Quantico, VA Anna Mitchell mmitcheb@gmail.com April 25 Cedar Run, Woodbridge, VA Hillary Lantz cedarrunhc@yahoo.com May 2 Quantico Riding Club, Quantico, VA Anna Mitchell mmitcheb@gmail.com May 17 VADA/Nova, Compass Rose, Haymarket, VA Judy Grass grass@ccr.org May 23 Kingland Farm, Lovettsville, VA Holly Wilmoth hwilmoth@mindspring.com May 30 Cedar Run, Woodbridge, VA Hillary Lantz cedarrunhc@yahoo.com May 31 Willow Way Riding Stables, Haymarket, VA Jen Moran jennifermoran@willowwayridingstables.com June 13 Looking Glass Farm, Hamilton, VA Alison Head lookingglassfarm@mac.com June 14 Looking Glass Farm, Hamilton, VA Alison Head lookingglassfarm@mac.com June 20 VADA/Nova, Betsy Clark s, Haymarket, VA Cindy Hutter-Cavell chutter1@verizon.net June 27 Cedar Run, Woodbridge, VA Hillary Lantz cedarrunhc@yahoo.com July 11 Quantico Riding Club, Quantico, VA Anna Mitchell mmitcheb@gmail.com July 18 Willow Way Riding Stables, Haymarket, VA Jen Moran jennifermoran@willowwayridingstables.com July 26 Cedar Run, Woodbridge, VA Hillary Lantz cedarrunhc@yahoo.com Aug. 15 VADA/Nova, Looking Glass Farm, Hamilton, VA Alison Head lookingglassfarm@mac.com Aug. 16 Looking Glass Farm, Hamilton, VA Alison Head lookingglassfarm@mac.com Sept. 19 VADA/Nova, Homestead Farm, Catlett, VA Robin Dannels reigndear01@aol.com Sept 19 Kingland Farm, Lovettsville, VA Holly Wilmoth hwilmoth@mindspring.com Sept 25 Cedar Run, Woodbridge, VA Hillary Lantz cedarrunhc@yahoo.com Oct. 4 Challenge Show, Compass Rose, Haymarket, VA Sheli King amking91@verizon.net Oct 11 Willow Way Riding Stables, Haymarket, VA Jen Moran jennifermoran@willowwayridingstables.com Oct 24 Cedar Run, Woodbridge, VA Hillary Lantz cedarrunhc@yahoo.com Nov 1 VADA/Nova Championship Schooling Show Morven Park Leslie Painter lpainter@gmu.edu Dec 5 Cedar Run, Woodbridge, VA Hillary Lantz cedarrunhc@yahoo.com * VADA/Nova sponsored activities are in bold print

25 TIME FOR A CHANGE. COME TO. TO WORK WITH NOTED TRAINER AND INSTRUCTOR MARY FLOOD BOARDING * TRAINING * INSTRUCTION LESSON HORSES * TRAILER-INS USDF CERTIFIED Lovettsville, Virginia maryflood@aol.com

26 Breeding and training Foundation bred Sport Morgans with excellent Athleticism and Temperament Standing : Whippoorwill Aristocrat Black, 15.2h+ Morgan Stallion shown through Third Level Young stock for sale- please call or to come visit. Monthly dressage clinics held with Debbie Bowman (indoor and outdoor rings with excellent footing) Matton Morgans Tonya Farina 2101 Cedar Grove Road Winchester, VA

27 SADDLES FOR SALE Wintec Isabell: 17.5 w/ Cair panel and easy change gullet system. Barely used. Includes complete gullet kit, gullet measure, 2 sizes of thigh blocks. $900. (complete set sells for $1185 at Dover) Contact Candy or zues10@aol.com (5,09) Albion SLK Ultima: black, 18, med. tree. Great cond., 3 yrs old. No longer fits my horse. Pics avail. Asking $2400. Terry Lockhart tlockhart@braemarnet.com (4,09) HORSES FOR SALE OR LEASE 10yo TB mare: ch., 16h, solid w/t/c, uphill conformation. Quiet, not spooky or mare-ish. Goes in simple snaffle. Suitable for AA but preferably not teenager or child. First show- Intro 68%, 7 on gaits. $6000 obo Jennie cjennyj@yahoo.com (5,09) Arabella, 17.1h, 4yo mare: Ukranian X grey mare by Grand Prix stallion Tervet. Backed March/April 08, had summer off to grow into super young prospect. Athletic, bold, powerful, w/ willingness to please. Loves lots of attention. $9500. tonyamoore62@hotmail.com (note corrected phone #) (5,09) 2006 TB geld. by Salut the Truth (Boy Done Good) o/o Attendue (Aaron s Gold o/o Fast Recording (Resound)). 16h+, bay w/ gorgeous conformation, balanced mvt. Ready to begin ground work $15,000. jhollandx3@netzero.net (5,09) Hanoverian geldings: 2 yearlings, 1 2yo, lightly started 3yo. All are dark in color w/ varying degrees of white. 2yo is black-going grey. Exceptional bloodlines-s/b wonderful dressage partners. j.leroux@erols.com (4,09) For Lease: Quiet, sweet, 16h, 9yo TB geld w/ scores in high 60 Tr. Level. Stabled in Brandywine, MD-easy commute from NOVA/ DC. Indoor arena, regulation outdoor, lessons avail, showing possible. Jr. owner doesn t have enough time. $250/mo (4,09) MISCELLANEOUS Stall (14x14) full service dressage farm in Clifton. Individual turnout in large grass pastures daily. Customized care program all included as needed. Full sized fenced sand dressage arena. Prefer geldings. $600/mo. Cindi (5,09) FIX-AN-EVENT clinic: May 16-17, Turner Farm, Great Falls, VA. Practice event w/ lectures, course walks, coaching & Do- Overs. Do 1, 2 or all 3 phases: dressage, XC, SJ. Intro thru Training levels. Yvonne Lucas, redmoonfarm@msn.com (5,09) Manolo Mendez Classical Dressage clinic: May 1-3 at Wildfire Farm. For rider and auditor information go to or contact Mary at maryflood@aol.com. Join us. (5,09) Board: private dressage farm near Purcellville. 3 stalls avail. (12x12), private or group t/o, outdoor sand arena, round pen. Owner s trainer, vet, farrier welcome. Half of board can be worked off, discount for multiple horses. Broodmares, lay-ups, retirees welcome. $375/mo. Owner on premises jhollandx3@netzero.net (5,09) Stall and Field board, Lovettsville: Ex. care, large, airy stalls w/ windows, indoor arena w/ felt &rubber footing, mirrors, lights, watering system. Outdoor reg. dressage arena, hacking out, ex. turnout (private or semi-priv), auto. waterers, run-ins, private envir. Cindy greystonefarm_va@yahoo.com (4,09) Boarding. Nokesville, VA: Full care, large indoor & outdoor arenas w/ excel. footing & lights. Working student possible in right situation. Small turn-out grps. TLC! Sherry blugrass_farm_va@verizon.net (4,09) MFS riders and spectators wanted: May 9, raindate May 16. Benefit to raise money for homeless animals. Great fun-you ll have a blast! We ll take great care of you. Sherry blugrass_farm_va@verizon.net (4,09) Dan Shively of Nutrena Feed at the March 5 Evening Educational Event (photo by Dianne Boyd)

28 VADA/ NOVA.Inc. News- letter Editor Barbara Pickering PO Box 354 Upcoming Events April 4-5 April April April 26 VADA clinic with Anne Gribbons VADA/Nova Licensed Show VADA/Nova ARC Tack Sale VADA/Nova ARC clinic with Debbie Marriot