October 2018 Vol. 25 No. 10

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1 October 2018 Vol. 25 No. 10 Sarah Johnson and Ireland at the Team Hall Dressage & CT Schooling Show on September 2, part of the Schooling Show Series. For complete results and photos, see page 21. Photo by Punchkin Entertainment. October 2018 Page 1

2 OCTOBER 2018 VOL. 25 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 Save the Annual Awards Banquet January 12, 2019 Save the Date, and be sure to get your awards forms submitted before October 31, 2018! All forms are in this issue of the Scribe, or you can find them online at > Forms Advertising Rates All Ads must be prepaid and received by the 10th of the preceding month. Those requiring extra graphics work may be subject to additional graphics charges. Please see for complete ad submission information. Discounts for multiple insertions - ,call or go to www. idcta.org for further information. 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 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 2018 Page 2

3 President s PERSPECTIVE By Molly Fine Our survey has been sent, and we received some great feedback from our members. Thanks to all of those who responded. It has provided us with some great information that we will be able to act on for our members. Over the next months, we will be working on the results from the survey and making adjustments to our plans and direction. Come and be part of the action and help us in setting our direction! Another way to be heard is to join the Eventing or Dressage Committees. Your input will be welcomed and it will help us direct the club. Alison Volpentesta is the VP of Eventing and can be reached at barlink6@ gmail.com. Fatima Kranz is the VP of Dressage and can be reached at fpk2009@yahoo.com. They would love to have you participate! Don t forget to gather your scores for the year-end awards. The date for sending them in is October 31. You can send your results to Alison Volpentesta for Eventing and Cecelia Conway for Dressage and Schooling shows. The submission forms are in this issue of the Scribe, and can also be found online at Remember, membership is required to receive your awards, so if you have not renewed or started your membership, please do so soon. The Annual Awards Banquet is January 12, Submit your scores, and come join us in supporting our members and having some fun! You will find the year-end awards checklists with the other forms in this issue of the Scribe. The best to you in this riding year, 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 Emma Kane emma.kane04@gmail.com Heather McCarthy heathercmccarthy@gmail.com Cindy Lambert cindylambert706@gmail.com Katie Miskovic alliyes77@aol.com Andi Patzwald dressageinmotion@outlook.com Sarah Stone donny3638@yahoo.co EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS President: Molly Fine mollymfine@gmail.com VP Dressage: Fatima Kranz fpk2009@yahoo.com VP Eventing: Alison Volpentesta barlink6@gmail.com Treasurer: Michael Coghlan mcoghlan@catwalkconsulting.com Secretary: 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 Fatima Kranz - Dressage Committee fpk2009@yahoo.com MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN Lil Kane For questions and/or changes: theflyingkanes3@aol.com October 2018 Page 3

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5 Board of Directors Elections for The Board of Directors consists of both executive positions and non-executive positions, called members at large. Every year, some of the Board of Directors terms expire, and current members either choose to run for re-election or opt out. Unexpected openings occur as well. The Executive Board of Directors consists of: President, Dressage Vice President, Eventing Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. This year there are four Executive Board of Directors positions up for election: President, Dressage Vice President, Eventing Vice President and Secretary. There are also five Board of Directors member at large positions open. As well as discussing and voting on business, members at large usually participate on one or more committees (i.e., dressage, combined training, education, grants, etc.). All positions serve for a two-year term, beginning January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 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. You will find the list of names, addresses and phone numbers for the Board of Directors in the Scribe and on the website ( board). Voting Instructions An electronic ballot, along with instructions on how to vote and the list of candidates, will be sent to you by shortly. You will have two weeks to respond. Only current members can vote. Biographies for Board of Directors Candidates for Executive Board of Directors Candidates: Molly Fine: President Molly started riding dressage about 25 years ago. Originally an event rider, dressage was initially just an afterthought. As she and her horse progressed, it became clear that to win at eventing, you had to know and practice dressage. Since then, she has been pursuing dressage as an avocation. She is currently showing at the Intermediare level. She has earned her Bronze and Silver Medals in Dressage. Molly has taken her love of dressage and begun to give back to the sport through her positions on the board. She has served as chair of the Membership Committee and then VP of Dressage, and currently as President. Molly s contributions also include the development and ongoing management of the website, managing the Recognized Summer Dressage Shows and organizing clinics. Fatima Pawlenko-Kranz: Vice President, Dressage Fatima is a USEF and USDF R Dressage Judge and USEF R Western Judge. She is a third-generation dressage professional and has successfully competed through FEI levels. She holds a Silver Medal. Known for her kind, constructive, and positive approach for judging and teaching, Fatima is popular at both open and breed-specific shows. Fatima s family has been involved with IDTCA and USDF since their inceptions. It s because of this special bond that she wants to bring her dedication to this organization. She feels that IDTCA needs decisive leadership to educate, inspire, foster and encourage the growth that adult amateurs and young riders can bring, and to revitalize interest in our sport. Through promotion and support, she wants to build our equine community to honor the horse and rider. Focusing energies in the direction of clinics, seminars, and sponsored recognized shows, she hopes to motivate and foster involvement of people of all ages and skill levels, while providing for the membership s common benefit. It s all about the journey! Alison Volpentesta: Vice President, Eventing Alison is an amateur eventer from Wadsworth, Illinois. Alison has been an active competitor at the national level in reining and eventing. Eventing became a primary focus in 2010, and she has since then earned a Certificate of Achievement at Beginner Novice Horse and Rider, a Gold Medal at Beginner Novice and Novice, Champion Adult Amateur Novice, and 8th place Area IV Novice Amateur Rider. Alison has qualified for the American Eventing Championships for the past five years. Alison has foxhunted with the Mill Creek Hunt since the early 70s, and as an extension of foxhunting, she has been a Rolex Outrider for the past four years. Alison has had a passion for horses and equestrian sports from the early age of three. Since then, horses have played an important role in her life. This passion was passed down from her mother, who has also ridden horses from a very early age, and who rode in the Pan American Eventing Games in She also qualified for the Medals class at Madison Square Garden. Alison has passed on her love of horses to her daughter, whom she events and foxhunts with. Alison is a United States Pony Club graduate. In 2011, some parents, family and friends helped start a Pony Club in the North Central Prairie Region (Old Mill Creek Pony Club). Alison has been the District Commissioner for the past three years. I feel that being in Pony Club has made me the knowledgeable horse person I am today, and I want to pass it along to everyone who has the same love for horses I have! Alison has been the manager of Don Bar Farm in Wadsworth for over 20 years. Don Bar is home to more than 100 horses across a number of disciplines. In support of dressage, eventing, and other disciplines, Don Bar regularly hosts clinics and guest trainers to expand training opportunities in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. A number of equestrian non-profit organizations hold events at Don Bar each year. Alison is a regular volunteer at equestrian events, in addition to serving as an board member for the past three years. Alison currently chairs the Eventing Committee. Her goal is to provide educational opportunities to members Board of Directors Member at Large Candidates: Linda Bland: Board of Directors Member at Large Linda lives in Hampshire and has a small horse property. She has been involved in multiple riding disciplines and horse ventures since childhood. She currently has a PRE and a Hanoverian in dressage training with Heather McCarthy, and a mini she drives. She recently left her job as head of a wound care department in a local hospital to focus more on enjoying her family, horses and traveling. Linda is October 2018 Page 5

6 Board of Directors Elections for continued from page 5 currently a Board of Directors member at large. Britany Burson: Board of Directors Member at Large Brittany is an FEI dressage rider and trainer based out of Union, IL. Earning her Bronze, Silver, and Gold medals on her own self-trained horses, she s had numerous successes with her current horse, Jazz Dance, including multiple Regional and National wins and a 12th place finish at the 2015 USEF Developing PSG Championships. She s participated in clinics and lessons with Debbie McDonald, Scott Hassler, Jan Ebeling, Gerhard Politz, Natalie Lamping, Janet Foy, and Betsy Steiner. From riding FEI to starting young horses, she has a wide spectrum of experience to pass on to her horses and students. Brittany is currently a Board of Directors member at large and also serves on the education committee. Shelley Day: Board of Directors Member at Large Shelley can t remember a time she wasn t involved with horses. Shelley began riding at the age of eight, worked on a farm during her teenage years and become an assistant instructor at age 17. From there, she has been blessed to have had her own business for the past 30 years. Shelley has been involved with fundraising for Racine Pony Club, Horsepower Therapeutic Riding, Horses Without Humans, and is currently developing a fundraiser for the Dodge County Humane Society. Shelley is now looking to volunteer time to, helping wherever it is needed. Nicole Dlugosz: Board of Directors Member at Large Nicole is a certified public accountant in Illinois and a dedicated dressage rider. After spending seven years working at a large international accounting firm in Chicago, she is now self-employed. Nicole is building her new career as a dressage trainer and riding instructor, as well as providing freelance accounting services for equine businesses. Nicole has spent the last five years serving on the board of HorsePower Therapeutic Riding in Elburn, IL as an officer, previously as Treasurer and currently as Secretary. She has financial experience working with non-profits of all sizes and has a working knowledge of social media marketing and webpage design. Nicole is looking to get more involved in the local dressage community and help make dressage and eventing accessible to more people. Nikki Jewell: Board of Directors Member at Large Nikki is a lifelong horsewoman. She spent her youth teaching and training people in her rural area, retraining and selling OTTBs, and managing a boarding stable where she started her dressage education with top professionals who trained at that farm. During college, she managed and trained at an eventing barn in Kentucky while getting her degree in business and equine administration. After college, she worked for several top Hunter/Jumper trainers. In 2000, Nikki started her own training business, Gem Stone Farm, Inc., focusing on training and competing on the A circuit at the national level. She has developed many young prospects into successful performance horses. She has trained many students and horses to excel in the hunter, equitation and jumper rings, and has had several students ride in the THIS Medal Finals, Hunt Seat Medal Finals and Maclay Regionals. In 2015, Nikki started a new venture, Hidden Gem Equine. She has been reunited with her love of the sport of eventing, and is bringing in her Hunter/Jumper background to help eventers with their jumping. Her eventing students have achieved much success under Nikki s tutelage, including top year end awards and qualifying for the AECs. Nikki thrives on bringing out the hidden talents in horses and their riders in whatever discipline they find most joyful. Nikki has served on several USEF committees including the Zone 5 committee, scholarship committee, the equitation task force, and the junior hunter task force. She has also served on the board for for one term. Nikki is currently a Board of Directors member at large. Joan Pecora: Board of Directors Member at Large Joan is a USDF L Graduate, Gold Medal rider and trainer. The goal of Joan s instruction is to clarify the basics of dressage for both horse and rider in any equestrian discipline. Joan believes that dressage is a form of training from which all riders and horses can benefit, regardless of breed or riding style. Eventers, for example, can utilize dressage to perfect steering, brakes, manners and control. Those who ride hunters must be able to effect flying lead changes at the canter during a change of direction. Dressage can also help the rider learn to adjust their horse s strides to a fence or adjust to conditions. Joan is currently a horse owner, a horse professional, and a dressage enthusiast. DON T FORGET TO VOTE! October 2018 Page 6

7 DRESSAGE COMPETITORS: Dressage Score Reporting Form 2018 You must use this 2018 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! RULES: Scores postmarked after OCTOBER 31, 2018 will not be accepted and will be returned to you. USDF Levels 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. 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. If a test was scored by two or more judges, the average of the scores given will be used as one score. 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: To be eligible for year end awards, rider must complete at least 5 hours of volunteer work for the (Volunteer Form available at or submit a check made out to for a $50 fee in lieu of volunteer hours. 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 in addition to the membership fee. Complete one Score Report Form with required number of test scores as explained in above rules for each level submitted and sent with Volunteer Hours Form. Tests must be from the same level for one Horse/Rider Team. Attach copies of legible tests with judge s 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 Horse Color Owner Owner # (required) Select Division: OPEN ADULT AMATEUR JUNIOR/YOUNG RIDER Show Date Level/Test Judges 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 Address: 1731 S. River Rd. Janesville WI Phone: ceceliaconway2@gmail.com October 2018 Page 7

8 DRESSAGE COMPETITORS: Dressage Journey Award Form 2018 You must use this 2018 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, 2018 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 or submit a check made out to for a $50 fee in lieu of volunteer hours. INSTRUCTIONS: Perform at least 5 hours of volunteer work recorded on Volunteer Hours Form or submit $50 fee in lieu of volunteer hours. 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 won only once for each rider/horse combination. Submit with Volunteer Hours Form. Attach copies of legible tests with judge s 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 Horse Color Owner Owner # (required) Select Category: USDF FEI Show Date Level/Test Judges Score % Mail completed Journey Award Form, Volunteer Hours Form and legible test copies and/or USDF Score Report Form with tests circled to: Cecelia Conway Address: 1731 S. River Rd. Janesville WI Phone: ceceliaconway2@gmail.com October 2018 Page 8

9 Dressage Year End Check List Dressage Show Year End Check List Year End Awards Qualifications: (See the Awards section of the website to find complete rules and reporting forms) First through Fourth levels: Five Scores from the Same Level (one must be at the highest test of the level) from From at least (3) USDF recognized show From at least three (3) different USDF/USEF recognized judge Current Membership 5 Hours of Volunteering or $50 Check FEI levels (PSG, I1, I2 and GP): Four Scores from the Same Level From at least (2) USDF recognized show From at least two (2) different USDF/USEF recognized judge Current Membership 5 Hours of Volunteering or $50 Check Musical Freestyles: Three Scores from the Same Level From at least (2) USDF recognized show From at least two (2) different USDF/USEF recognized judge Current Membership 5 Hours of Volunteering or $50 Check USDF Journey Awards (first through fourth): Same horse and rider combination that has achieved 60% or higher For two Tests at the highest test level at each Level From at least two (2) different USDF/USEF recognized judge Scores can be earned over multiple years Current Membership FEI Journey Awards (PSG, I1, I2 and GP): Same horse and rider combination that has achieved 60% or higher For two Tests at the highest test level at each Level From at least two (2) different USDF/USEF recognized judge Scores can be earned over multiple years Current Membership In Hand Horse: Three Scores From at least (3) USDF recognized show From at least two (2) different USDF/USEF recognized judge Current Membership 5 Hours of Volunteering or $50 Check In Hand Amateur /Junior: Three Scores From at least (3) USDF recognized show From at least two (2) different USDF/USEF recognized judge Current Membership 5 Hours of Volunteering or $50 Check October 2018 Page 9

10 Eventing Score Reporting Form 2018 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, 2018 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 Telephone Horse Name Horse Color Rider s Age as of January 1, 2018 (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: Alison Volpentesta Mill Creek Rd Wadsworth, Il Telephone: Donbarfarm@gmail.com October 2018 Page 10

11 Eventing Journey Award Form 2018 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, 2018 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 USEA # City State Zip Telephone 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: Alison Volpentesta Mill Creek Rd Wadsworth, Il Telephone: Donbarfarm@gmail.com October 2018 Page 11

12 Eventing Year End Award Check List Year End Awards Qualifications: (See the Awards section of the website to find complete rules and reporting forms): USEA Advanced Beginner Novice: Same horse and rider combination From at least (2) USEA recognized shows per level Current Membership 5 Hours of Volunteering or $50 Check High Point Horse Of The Year: Same horse and rider combination Current Membership 5 Hours of Volunteering or $50 Check Presented to the horses with the highest points totals for the year Young Rider Of The Year: Same horse and rider combination Current Membership 5 Hours of Volunteering or $50 Check Presented to the Young Riders with the highest points totals for the year. (Definition of a Young Rider per by laws) Adult Amateur Rider Of The Year: Same horse and rider combination Current Membership 5 Hours of Volunteering or $50 Check Presented to the Adult Amateur riders(ages years) with the highest points totals for the year Master Amateur Rider Of The Year: Same horse and rider combination Current Membership 5 Hours of Volunteering or $50 Check Presented to the Master Amateur riders(ages 40 years and older) with the highest points totals for the year Low Score Champion Of The Year: Same horse and rider combination Current Membership 5 Hours of Volunteering or $50 Check Presented to the horse and rider combinations with the lowest final submitted score at each level. There must be at least two riders receiving awards in a division for this award to be given. Horse Of The Year Award: Same horse and rider combination Current Membership 5 Hours of Volunteering or $50 Check Awarded to the horse having the highest total cumulative points from USEA recognized events Advanced through Beginner Novice Low Score Pony Club Award: Same horse and rider combination Current Membership 5 Hours of Volunteering or $50 Check Current USPC Member Presented to the horse and rider combinations with the lowest final submitted score at each level. Eventing Journey Award: Same horse and rider combination Current Membership 5 Hours of Volunteering or $50 Check Award is offered to horse/rider combinations with 3 final scores 50 penalties or less from USEA recognized events at 3 different levels (Advanced though Beginner Novice) for a total of 6 submitted scores per combination. No more than 2 of the scores can be from the same venue. For the 2018 awards, scores can be submitted beginning with the year October 2018 Page 12

13 Schooling Show Score Report Form 2018 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, 2018 will not be accepted. To be eligible for year end awards, rider or owner (if different) 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 Blanket Size Rider s Age as of January 1, 2018 (circle one): 21 or Younger 22+ Rider Status (circle one): Adult Amateur Open Jr/YR Use of this form is mandatory. Send the Score Report Form with your Volunteer Hours Form or Check, and copies of tests. Name of Show Level and Test Ridden Judge Finishing Score 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 2018 Page 13

14 Schooling Show Year End and Championship Check List Championship Shows: Dressage: Two Scores from the Same Level, 60% or higher At Least Two Judges Scores are from Schooling Shows Current Membership Combined Training: One Score of at maximum 45 Finishing Points From an Schooling Show Current Membership Mini Events: One Score of at maximum 65 Finishing Points From an Schooling Show Current Membership Year End Awards Qualifications: Dressage: Four Scores from the Same Level, at least one of which from the championship test used for championships At Least Three Judges Scores are from at least three Schooling Shows Current Membership 5 Hours of Volunteering or $50 Check Combined Training: Three Scores from the same level From Schooling Shows At least two different judges Current Membership 5 Hours of Volunteering or $50 check Mini Events: Three Scores from the same level From an Schooling Shows At least two different judges Current Membership 5 Hours of volunteering or $50 check October 2018 Page 14

15 VOLUNTEER HOURS REPORT SHEET November 1, 2017 to October 31, 2018 Date Volunteer Activity Event Name Hours 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: Alison Volpentesta Cecelia Conway Mill Creek Rd S. River Rd Wadsworth, IL Janesville, WI Schooling Show Awards: Cecelia Conway 1731 S. River Rd. Janesville, WI Name of Volunteer PRINT Signature of Volunteer October 2018 Page 15

16 Illinois Dressage and Combined Training Association 2018 Membership Form Name: Street Address: City / State / Zip: Home Phone: Cell Phone: (Required): If you choose a type of membership that has an italic section, please complete the information for that specialized membership type: Regular Membership...$60.00 $ Young Rider Membership...$45.00 $ Rider Birth Date REQUIRED! Junior Rider Membership $35.00 $ Rider Birth Date REQUIRED! Business Membership*...$ $ If you are joining as a Business Member, please provide us with additional information: Business Name: Street Address: City / State / Zip: Please accept my gift to s Educational Grant Fund...$ Total...$ Please make check payable to. Credit cards NOT accepted with this form. Mail Membership Form & Check to: Lil Kane, 3591 Persimmon Drive, Algonquin, IL membershipidcta@gmail.com Phone: is an ALL Volunteer, Not-For-Profit Organization. Please become active in the club and VOLUNTEER! Rules Governing Year-end Awards: In order to qualify for any awards, the owner and the rider of each horse must be a Regular, Young Rider, Junior Rider and/or Life member of at the time the scores are earned. Explanation of Membership Fees: Regular Membership: $60.00 Includes an annual electronic subscription to the Scribe available at.org, one vote in annual elections, discounted participation in select sponsored activities and a USDF Group membership*. Young Rider Membership: $45.00 For those members who will not have reached their 22nd birthday before January 1, Same benefits as regular members with the exception of voting privileges. Junior Rider Membership: $35.00 For those members who will not have reached their 17th birthday before January 1, Same benefits as regular members with the exception of voting privileges. Business Membership: $ Entitles a business to ONE Regular, Junior Rider or Young Rider membership. $60 of advertising in the Scribe, a link to your website from s website and an entry into the Business Directory with your logo and a summary of your business offerings. You can also advertise your events on the website calendar, and request E-Blasts be sent out to the list. Once you have signed up as a business, your application will be sent to the web administrator and you will be sent a questionnaire to build your directory page. This is a great way to advertise your business. * USDF Group membership includes 10 issues of the USDF Connection and many additional benefits. It is not a participating membership and does not include eligibility for USDF year end awards and to compete in Regional competitions. For further information go to October 2018 Page 16

17 Benefits of Membership There are many benefits of being an Member Community Support - becoming a member of brings you together with other equine lovers to support one another and improve the understanding of dressage and eventing disciplines SCRIBE - receive 's monthly, electronic newsletter SCRIBE - you can submit articles to be published in the SCRIBE Facebook - join your equine community on s Facebook page Education Riding clinics - with some of the top trainers/coaches available Education clinics (in development) learn about different topics (i.e., tack fitting, equine insurance, essential oils, etc) Schooling Shows Recognized Shows Financial Discounts - receive a discount to ride in or audit -sponsored clinics USDF Group membership - included with your membership - group members get most of the benefits of USDF membership (exceptions - a group membership cannot qualify for or participate in (1) regional championships; (2) Adequan /USDF Year-End Awards or (3) USDF Breeder s Championship Qualifiers and Finals classes) (link: Grants - apply for a grant to participate in a clinic (link: Advertising - Regular members get free advertising in the classified section of the SCRIBE and business members (1) get $60 of advertising in the SCRIBE, (2) can advertise through s blasts to almost 2,000 in the equine community,(3) can post on 's Facebook page, and (4) can advertise events on the website calendar (link: Recognition year-end awards - be recognized for your achievements in both recognized and schooling shows October 2018 Page 17

18 Riding with Aurthur Kottas By Andi Patzwwald, Educational Grant Recipient Photograph provided by the author Recently, I had the privilege of learning from dressage classical master Arthur Kottas for three days at Tempel Farms, on Amy Grahn s fabulous horse, Hudson 18. This was made possible through the Educational Grant program. The big reminder and lesson for me during this great clinic was that we should always remember, less is more when we are riding. We should be making our aids smaller and smaller and lighter and lighter as we go up the levels, until the horse is so tuned in to our aids that we become one. Isn t that what Dressage is all about? We should never forget that. For the warm up, Mr. Kottas stressed the importance of stretching Hudson over his back and really allowing him to come through. We did a lot of serpentines to have him bend around my inside leg into my outside rein and encourage him to come over his back. On the first day, Mr. Kottas asked what I would like to work on with Hudson throughout the clinic, and I responded with pirouettes, changes, and piaffe/passage transitions, both in and out. We started with work on our canter pirouettes and flying changes, and I loved his exercises for both of these movements. Hudson and I have struggled a bit with our pirouettes, as sometimes I feel he wants to take over and I feel he s not listening to my aids and just doing his own thing. However, I found it interesting that Mr. Kottas had me start with an exercise that proved I was doing too much in my aids while riding the pirouettes, and actually getting in Hudson s way. Mr. Kottas had me do full walk pirouettes in each direction before we even started thinking about canter pirouettes. This gets the horse on the aides and thinking about a pirouette before even starting at canter. After our walk pirouettes, he had me pick up the canter and we went to the next exercise, proceeding down the long side in a nice collected canter. Kottas would call out the letter where he wanted me to do a 10-meter circle down to an 8-meter circle and then a 6-meter circle, all with haunches in. I have to tell you, this was a hard exercise for the two of us. Hudson was ready to do his pirouette right away, and here I was telling him, No, it s not time yet, we have a 10 and an 8-meter circle to do first. We were really tested by this exercise. As we were working on it, Mr. Kottas said to stop trying so hard. He said that every time he sees a horse slow down in the canter, he knows that the rider is over half halting. I found this fascinating, as I felt I was barely squeezing the outside rein in a sponging half halt, but Mr. Kottas went on to say that he only wanted me to vibrate the outside rein and nothing more. The transformation was incredible, Hudson responded beautifully, and our circles became fluid and smooth, with a good jumping canter into a nice 6-meter circle with haunches in and without him stopping his activity. As I said above about overriding, it was astounding to me that my overriding was a sponge-like half halt, and by taking that down to vibrating the outside rein, the horse responded in such a way that overwhelmed me! me work on developing the passage out of a nice forward collected trot, so that Hudson had a lot of energy and impulsion swinging into the passage from the normal trot. Then he had me transition back from passage to a very forward trot to make sure he was in front of the leg. After the passage was really nice and forward and in front of the leg, he had me work on slowing the passage in order to work on the transition into piaffe. He didn t want me to rush him into piaffe, and instead of getting a really hectic piaffe with no rhythm, Hudson gave me a really nice transition into a super, swinging piaffe, very under and through. Mr. Kottas had me work on half halting with my fingers to keep Hudson in place in the piaffe, while keeping the forward idea so he didn t lose energy and activity in the piaffe. For the transition back into passage, Mr. Kottas had me focus first on having Hudson go straight out of the piaffe into a forward trot again. After Hudson was responding well in front of my leg from the piaffe back to a normal, active trot, Mr. Kottas then had me ask with just a small half halt to go back into passage, and because Hudson was so ready to be forward from the previous work in forward trot, he went with nice impulsion into a fluid passage. With some practice and work with these tips and exercises, Hudson has become so much more honest, forward and through in his piaffe and passage work. It s truly all about keeping that forward impulsion throughout the highest degree of collected work. I am truly grateful for having this opportunity to ride with a classical master such as Mr. Kottas. The experience has added to both my and Hudson s educations, creating a unified partnership. For flying changes, Mr. Kottas wanted the changes ridden with an open inside leg so as not to block the inside hind from jumping through. This took some practice on my part, because I generally keep my inside leg on and not completely open as he wanted. It did make a difference in the flying changes, however, and since then I ve experimented with some other horses at home and it s made a big difference in working on the same idea with them. Some of the best work over the three days with Hudson was on piaffe and passage. I really wanted help with the transitions between piaffe and passage, specifically from piaffe into passage. First, Mr. Kottas had October 2018 Page 18

19 Marquis Stables Dressage Schooling Show June 16, 2018 Marquis Stables, Belvidere, IL Judge: Amy Walker-Basak 2002 Green As Grass, Test 4 Abigail Knapek, Liam, Adult Amateur, 135.0, %, 1 USDF Introductory Test A - Adult Amateur Karen Reeb, Apollo, Adult Amateur, 118.0, %, 1 USDF Introductory Test A - JR/YR Sarah Johnson, Ireland, JR/YR, 110.5, %, 1 Brittany Squires, Pure Grit, JR/YR, 103.5, %, 2 Annie Padilla, Susie, JR/YR, 97.0, %, 3 Isabella Kallieris, Brody, JR/YR, 94.5, %, 4 Harley Chambers, Simon Says What, JR/YR, 94.0, %, 5 USDF Introductory Test B - Adult Amateur Kelly Slagle, Hip Hip, Adult Amateur, 120.5, %, 1 Karen Reeb, Apollo, Adult Amateur, 110.0, %, 2 Vicki Fischetti, Thunder, Adult Amateur, 101.0, %, 3 USDF Introductory Test B - JR/YR Sara Merkelz, Choco Lights Topping, JR/YR, 115.5, %, 1 Brittany Squires, Pure Grit, JR/YR, 103.5, %, 2 Sarah Johnson, Ireland, JR/YR, 99.5, %, 3 Sydni Hurckes, Brody, JR/YR, 98.5, %, 4 Annie Padilla, Susie, JR/YR, 91.0, %, 5 Harley Chambers, Simon Says What, JR/YR, 89.0, %, 6 USDF Introductory Test C - JR/YR Sarah Johnson, Ireland, JR/YR, 131.5, %, 1 Harley Chambers, Simon Says What, JR/YR, 122.5, %, 2 USEF Training Level, Test 1 - Adult Amateur Abigail Knapek, Liam, Adult Amateur, 146.5, %, 1 Vicki Fischetti, Thunder, Adult Amateur, 145.0, %, 2 Susan Kane-Parker, The Count, Adult Amateur, 122.0, %, 3 USEF Training Level, Test 1 - JR/YR Sara Merkelz, Choco Lights Topping, JR/YR, 180.5, %, 1 USEF Training Level, Test 2 - Adult Amateur Valerie Schroeder, Liam, Adult Amateur, 172.0, %, 1 Vicki Fischetti, Thunder, Adult Amateur, 162.5, %, 2 USEF Training Level, Test 3 - Adult Amateur Valerie Schroeder, Liam, Adult Amateur, 143.5, %, 1 Susan Kane-Parker, The Count, Adult Amateur, 133.5, %, 2 USEF Training Level, Test 3 - JR/YR Sara Merkelz, Choco Lights Topping, JR/YR, 156.0, %, 1 Test of Choice Elizabeth Pickvance, Sheffield, Adult Amateur, 232.5, %, 1 FEI Prix St. Georges Kayla LeMoine, Banner, JR/YR, 234.5, %, 1 Eliza Ardizzone DRESSAGE TRAINING USDF Bronze,Silver and Gold medalist. L program graduate with Distinction. Training and Coaching students from Novice through Grand Prix both here in the US and abroad. Available for Training - Lessons - Clinics - Consignments. Based at Tempel Farms, will also travel to your farm Paid Advertisement October 2018 Page 19

20 Fields & Fences Dressage & CT Schooling Show August 19, 2018 Fields & Fences Equestrian Center, Wadsworth, IL Judge: Lydia Gray L DRESSAGE TESTS Rider, Horse, Test, Division, Points, Percent, Place Green as Grass Test 2 Teresa Schneider, Fairplay s Hustle, AA, 98.5, %, 1 Anne Celner, Ienja (Enya), AA, 76, %, 2 Green as Grass Test 3 Sara Calicchia, Maaike, AA, 122.5, %, 1 Intro Test A Barb Schimke, Zebulon, AA, 105.5, %, 1 Dana Wagner, Vegas, AA, 95.5, %, 2 Stefan Sebastiani, Under The Influence, AA, 94.5, %, 3 Teresa Schneider, Fairplay s Hustle, AA, 94, %, 4 Carly Crudup, Paint d Sugar Magnolia, JR/YR, 92, %, 5 Sophie Tracy, Moves Like Jagger, JR/YR, 90, %, 6 Green as Grass Test 4 Ashley Sabo, Christopher s Chance, AA, 113.5, %, 1 Teresa Schneider, Fairplay s Hustle, AA, 113, %, 2 Intro Test B - AA Sara Calicchia, Maaike, AA, 99, %, 1 Stefan Sebastiani, Under The Influence, AA, 96, %, 2 Annie Rzeszuto, SilberFee, AA, 95.5, %, 3 Ashley Sabo, Christopher s Chance, AA, 93.5, %, 4 Dana Wagner, Vegas, AA, 93.5, %, 5 Barb Schimke, Zebulon, AA, 93, %, 6 Intro Test B - JR/YR Sophie Tracy, Moves Like Jagger, JR/YR, 91.5, %, 1 Jacqueline Golosinski, Marit Van Black Pearl, JR/YR, 91, %, 2 Eleanor Adams, Mr. Brightside, JR/YR, 88, %, 3 Carly Crudup, Paint d Sugar Magnolia, JR/YR, 87, %, 4 Intro Test C - AA Annie Rzeszuto, SilberFee, AA, 125.5, %, 1 Carole Hunter, Milan, AA, 121, %, 2 Ashley Sabo, Christopher s Chance, AA, 120, %, 3 Brady Tauber, Villa Bleu, AA, 91.5, %, 4 Intro Test C - JR/YR Ella Cohen-Richie, Tuxedo, JR/YR, 120, %, 1 Sophie Tracy, Moves Like Jagger, JR/YR, 109, %, 2 Eleanor Adams, Mr. Brightside, JR/YR, 101, %, 3 Training Level Test 1 - AA Carole Hunter, Milan, AA, 141, %, 1 Training Level Test 1 - JR/YR Emily Phelps, I Cross My Art, JR/YR, 152.5, %, 1 Amanda Finley, Sterling Silver, JR/YR, 136.5, %, 2 Abagail Simonsen, Rozelle, JR/YR, 133, %, 3 Jacqueline Golosinski, Marit Van Black Pearl, JR/YR, 128, %, 4 First Level Test 1 Kimberly Redden, Legacy, AA, 172, %, 1 Makena Salm, JW Emerald Kody, JR/YR, 156.5, %, 2 Anya McIntyre, Romeo, JR/YR, 156.5, %, 3 Tess Micheli, Isola DeTesoro, JR/YR, 150, %, 4 Eleanor Adams, Alowishus, JR/YR, 143, %, 5 Jessie Bouche, Swamp Thing, JR/YR, 140, %, 6 Training Level Test 2 Emily Phelps, I Cross My Art, JR/YR, 181, %, 1 Kimberly Redden, Legacy, AA, 164.5, %, 2 Abagail Simonsen, Rozelle, JR/YR, 164, %, 3 Kimberly Landmann, Shady View Lluvia, AA, 159, %, 4 Kathleen Suing, Speculation, JR/YR, 134.5, %, 5 Training Level Test 3 Makena Salm, JW Emerald Kody, JR/YR, 136.5, %, 1 Kimberly Landmann, Shady View Lluvia, AA, 131, %, 2 Tess Micheli, Isola DeTesoro, JR/YR, 122.5, %, 3 Kathleen Suing, Speculation, JR/YR, 122, %, 4 First Level Test 2 Anya McIntyre, Romeo, JR/YR, 198.5, %, 1 Jill Zubak, We Love Our Chances, AA, 179.5, %, 2 Eleanor Adams, Alowishus, JR/YR, 175, %, 3 Jessie Bouche, Swamp Thing, JR/YR, 171, %, 4 COMBINED TESTS Name, Horse, Division, Raw Score, Score, Penalty Pts, Score, Place Beginner Novice CT - Open Bonnie Bowman, Steel Driven Dreams, Open, 133, 26.11, 0.0, 26.1, 1 Bonnie Bowman, Mira Mazerati, Open, 125.5, 30.28, 0.0, 30.3, 2 Beginner Novice CT Debra Simon, Alpha Leonis, AA, 121, 32.78, 0.0, 32.8, 1 Jane McDowell, Biggie Smalls, AA, 119, 33.89, 0.0, 33.9, 2 Mathea Wahl, Copper, AA, 106.5, 40.83, 0.0, 40.8, 3 Lucy Masten, Island Sun, JR/YR, 104, 42.22, 12.0, 54.2, 4 Beginner Novice Test A Debbie Matras, Domestic Dispute, AA, 112.5, 37.50, 37.5, 1 Beginner Novice Test B Debra Simon, Alpha Leonis, AA, 135, 32.50, 32.5, 1 Starter Novice CT Amanda Finley, Sterling Silver, JR/YR, 118.5, 34.17, 4.0, 38.2, 1 Annie Rzeszuto, SilberFee, AA, 105, 41.67, 0.0, 41.7, 2 Ella Cohen-Richie, Tuxedo, JR/YR, 112, 37.78, 4.0, 41.8, 3 Amelia Wilber, Maisey Star, JR/YR, 116, 35.56, 12.0, 47.6, 4 Eleanor Adams, Alowishus, JR/YR, 102.5, 43.06, 12.0, 55.1, 5 Novice CT - AA Yvonne Ocrant, Kilowatt, AA, 132, 37.14, 4.0, 41.1, 1 Novice CT - Open Bonnie Bowman, Pure Pleasure, Open, 158, 24.76, 0.0, 24.8, 1 Pre Starter CT Debbie Matras, Domestic Dispute, AA, 105, 34.38, 0.0, 34.4, 1 Kelly Mondus, Oakfield s Royal to the Max, JR/YR, 100, 37.50, 0.0, 37.5, 2 Eleanor Adams, Mr. Brightside, JR/YR, 92, 42.50, 0.0, 42.5, 3 Jessie Bouche, Swamp Thing, JR/YR, 87, 45.63, 4.0, 49.6, 4 October 2018 Page 20

21 Team Hall Dressage & CT Schooling Show September 2, 2018 Team Hall, Richmond, IL Photos by Punchkin Entertainment RESULTS DRESSAGE TESTS Place, Rider, Horse, Percentage Green as Grass Test 4 1: Harley Chambers, Simon Says What, 57.5% Introductory Level Test A 1: Patty Johnson, Dancastle Timeline, 66.25% 2: Dana Wagner, Vegas, % Introductory Level Test C 1: Harley Chambers, Simon Says What, 61.75% Introductory Level Test C - Open 1: June Pedersen, Mandala Dancer, 57.25%, 57.25% Introductory Level Test B 1: Patty Johnson, Dancastle Timeline, 63.75% 2: Dana Wagner, Vegas, % Training Level Test 1 1: Paula Martineau, Zodiaco Interagro, 65.00% 2: Sarah Johnson, Ireland, 61.74% Training Level Test 1 - Open 1: June Pedersen, Mandala Dancer, % Fourth Level Test 1 1: Roanna Leckey, Thunderstryke, 59.85% Training level Test 2 - JR/YR 1: Katy Barrs, Miss Jane, 63.65% 2: Sarah Johnson, Ireland, % Training Level Test 2 - Adult 1: Paula Martineay, Zodiaco Interagro, % 2: Patty Johnson, Dancastle Timeline, 61.15% Training Level Test 2 - Open 1: June Pedersen, Dancastle Stormy Weather, 67.5% Training Level Test 3 1: Paula Martineau, Zodiaco Interagro, 64.32% 2: Katy Barrs, Miss Jane, 64.32% Training Level Test 3 - Open 1: June Pedersen, Dancastle Stormy Weather, 61.82% Western Introductory Level Test 1 1: Kenneth Terry, Brody, 69.32% Western Basic Level Test 1 1: June Pedersen, Dancastle Merlin, % Western Dressage Level 1 Test 1 1: June Pedersen, Dancastle Merlin, 64.44% Katy Barrs and Miss Jane COMBINED TESTS Place, Rider, Horse, Dressage Score, Jump Penalties, Final Score Paula Martineau and Zodiaco Interagro Preliminary 1: Shelley Remensnyder, Platinum Rhapsody, 31.46, 4, Beginner Novice 1: Jane McDowell, Biggie Smalls, 33.89, 0, : Cortney Coxon, It s Otto, 34.44, 4, Pre-Starter - JR/YR 1: Jaquelene Douglas, Topsy, 39.06, 0, : Gabriella Hogan, Maverick, 38.44, 4, Pre-Starter - Adult 1: Abbey Karecki, Zach, 45.0, 4, 49.0 Pre-Starter - Open 1: Jennifer Rodgers, AC Abner Winn, 44.06, 0, continued on page 22 October 2018 Page 21

22 Team Hall Dressage & CT Schooling Show continued from page 21 DIVISION CHAMPIONS GAG/Intro Champion: Patty Johnson GAG/Intro Reserve: Patty Johnson Training Level Champsion: June Pedersen Training Level Reserve: Paula Martineau Western Dressage Champion: Kenneth Terry Western Dresssage Reserve: Kenneth Terry CT Champion: Jane McDowell CT Reserve: Shelley Rememsnyder Kenneth Terry and Brody Roanna Leckey and Thunderstryke Jennifer Rodgers and AC Abner Winn October 2018 Page 22 Gabriella Hogan and Maverick

23 ERC Farms Dressage & CT Schooling Show September 9, 2018 ERC Farm, Marengo, IL Judge: Amy Walker-Basak RESULTS DRESSAGE TESTS Place, Rider, Horse, Percentage Green As Grass Test 2 - JR/YR 1: Grace Fonseca, Onyx, % Green As Grass Test 3 - JR/YR 1: Natalie Beier, Red Chief, % Green As Grass Test 1 - JR/YR 1: Grace Skiba, Ross, % Intro Level Test C - Adult Amateur 1: Stefani Kuhn, Jolie, 56.25% Intro Level Test B - HC 1: Emma Johnson, Red Chief, % Intro Level Tst B - JR/YR 1: Jacqueline Golosinski, Marit Van Black Pearl, % 2: Sophie Tracy, Moves Like Jagger, 65.00% 3: Annie Padilla, Susie, % 4: Elaanor Adams, Mr. Brightside, % Green As Grass Test 1 - Adult Amateur 1: Tammy Carlo, Bucksnorts Special Dark, % Intro Level Test B - Adult Amateur, Class 1 1: Carole Hunter, Milan, 75.00% 2: Margaret Hickey, Leos High Dollar Lexy, % 3: Sylwia Stronowicz, Dance the Tango, % 4: Kelsey Macke, Tucker, % Intro Level Test C - JR/YR 1: Sophie Tracy, Moves Like Jagger, 68.00% 2: Grace Skiba, Ross, 64.75% Intro Level Test A - Adult Amateur 1: KC Randall, Forsite Titan, % 2: Sylwia Stronowicz, Dance The Tango, % 3: Christina Oldham, Yankee, 57.50% Green As Grass Test 4 - JR/YR 1: Grace Fonseca, Red Chief, 74.00% Intro Level Test A - JR/YR 1: Eleanor Adams, Mr. Brightside, 74.37% 2: Sophie Tracy, Moves Like Jagger, 66.56% 3: Annie Padilla, Susie, 61.56% Intro Level Test B - Adult Amateur, Class 2 1: Sandra Kakacek, Ross, 68.12% 2: Christina Oldham, Yankee, 65.93% 3: KC Randall, Forsite, Titan, 65.31% 4: Tammy Carlo, Bucksnorts Special Dark, 57.50% Intermediate Level 1 Freestyle - Open 1: Deb McGonigle, Forsite Renior, % Western Dressage Level 2 Test 1 - Open 1: Deb McGonigle, Montana Jubilee, % Green as Grass Test 2 - Adult Amateur 1: Sylwia Stronowicz, Dance The Tango, 67.35% Training Level Test 1 - JR/YR 1: Jacqueline Golosinski, Marit Van Black Pearl, % Training Level Test 2 - Adult Amateur 1: Kelsey Macke, Tucker, % 2: Nicole Potts, Ignorance is Bliss, % Western Dressage Level 3 Test 1 Open 1: Deb McGonigle, Forsite, Renior, 82.96% Western Dressage Basic Level Test 2 - Adult Amateur 1: James Hickey, Leos High Dollar Lexy, % Training Level Test 3 - Open 1: Teegan Elliot, Potanio, % Training Level Test 1 - Adult Amateur, Class 1 1: Carole Hunter, Milan, % 2: Kelly Kuchelmeister, SA Ovations Brio, % First Level Test 1 - Open Teegan Elliot, Potanio, % First Level Test 3 - JR/YR 1: Anya McIntyre, Romeo, % 2: Eleanor Adams, Alowishus, % 3: Jessie Bouche, Gator, % Western Dressage Level 2 Test 4 - Open 1: Deb McGonigl, Montana Jubilee, % Training level Test 1 - Adult Amateur, Class 2 1: Nicole Potts, Ignorance is Bliss, % 2: Samantha Melchiori, Sir Bentley, % First Level Test 1 - JR/YR 1: Anya McIntyre, Romeo, % 2: Sara Merkelz, Choco Lights Topping, % 3: Eleanor Adams, Alowishus, % 4: Jessie Bouche, Gator, % Western Dressage Level Test 4 - Open 1: Deb McGonigle, Forsite Renior, % COMBINED TESTS Place, Rider, Horse, Dressage Score, Final Score Pre-Starter - Adult Amateur 1: Kelly Kuchelmeister, SA Ovations Brio, 27.82, : Valerie Schroeder, Liam, 37.5, Pre-Starter - JR/YR 1: Sara Merkelz, Choco Lights Topping, 29.07, : Eleanor Adams, Mr. Brightside, 34.69, : Jessie Bouche, Gator, 37.19, Beginner Novice - Adult Amateur 1: Jane McDowell, Biggie Smalls, 25.0, 25.0 Starter Novice - JR/YR 1: Haleigh Kruse, Beware of R Party, 26.39, : Eleanor Adams, Alowishus, 36.39, Beginner Novice - JR/YR 1: Sophie Schroeder, Merrylegs, 28.16, Paid Advertisement October 2018 Page 23

24 YEAR END AWARDS RULES GOVERNING DRESSAGE AWARDS: (Revised January 2018) OVERVIEW: shall present Champion and Reserve and third through sixth place awards at the end of each competition year. The awards will be based on the average test score for each rider and horse combination as outlined below. Awards for each level will be based on the following: Horse and rider combinations having the best average for the top five (5) rides of those submitted for each level from Introductory through Fourth Level. Horse and rider combinations having the best average for the top four (4) rides of those submitted for each of the FEI levels from PSG through Grand Prix. Horse and rider combinations having the best average for the top three (3) rides of those submitted for Musical Freestyle at each USDF and FEI recognized level (training through Grand Prix). Champion and Reserve and third through sixth place awards will be awarded for Open, Adult Amateur and Junior (Jr)/Young Rider divisions. Final divisions for each level are at the discretion of the Dressage Committee as entries warrant. Rides will be counted at the level they are ridden (e.g. Training, Second). The rider must select which division they wish to compete in (Jr/Young Rider, Adult Amateur, or Open) as per their USEF classification, e.g. professional rider (Open), Adult Amateur, etc. An Adult Amateur or Jr/Young Rider may compete in more than one division, for example Adult Amateur and Open, if they complete the required number of tests for each division (10 unique tests total for USDF level, 8 unique tests for FEI level, or 6 unique tests for Freestyle). It is the competitor s responsibility to ensure that they have the required number of rides at each level within the division. SCORE REPORT FORMS: has a Score Report Form available for use by Open, Adult Amateur, Junior and Life members. The Score Report Form is available on the website, can be printed from the newsletter when published, or requested from the VP of Dressage or any Board Member. One form should be used per level/division and requires a copy of each test clearly indicating the name and location of the show, name of the judge, name of the horse, name of the rider, the date of the show and the judge s signature. Alternatively, a score report from the USDF website can be attached to the form after indicating which rides are selected for USDF/USEF recognized shows. RULES GOVERNING AWARDS: Section 1: In order to qualify for any awards, the rider of each horse must be a member in good standing of at the time the scores are earned. If the rider would like to count a show score or scores that occurred prior to becoming a member of, a $50 late fee in addition to the regular membership fee must be paid in order to count the score(s). Section 2: It is each rider s responsibility to report his/her own scores. All mailed Score Report Forms with proof of scores, and a completed Volunteer Hour Form, must be postmarked no later than October 31. If that date falls on a Sunday or mail holiday, award forms must be postmarked by the next day. It is each rider s responsibility to send October 2018 Page 24 a copy of the tests or a score report from USDF attached to s Score Report Form to the awards chairperson (listed on the form). If any part of the test or score sheet is illegible or not completed, the score will not be counted. It is the rider s responsibility to see that the test or score sheet includes the name of the rider, name of the horse, name of the show, date of the show, class number, level, test number, division, score, percentage, and judge s name and signature. Section 3: Only shows open to all competitors will be counted. Section 4: For each of the award levels, Introductory through Fourth Level, one must have a minimum of five (5) rides, a minimum of three (3) USDF recognized shows, and a minimum of three (3) different USDF/USEF recognized judges. In the case of two judges for a class, the pair shall be considered one (1) judge (an average of the two scores will be taken). Of the 5 scores submitted for year end awards, one score must be the highest test of the level. For each of the FEI award divisions, Prix Saint Georges through Grand Prix, one must have a minimum of four (4) rides, a minimum of two (2) shows, and a minimum of two (2) different USDF/USEF recognized judges. In the case of two judges for a class, the pair shall be considered one (1) judge (an average of the two scores will be taken). For each Freestyle level, one must have a minimum of three (3) rides under two (2) different USDF/USEF recognized judges from 2 different USDF recognized show. Section 5: The show year begins on November 1 (or that weekend) for one year and ends on October 31 (or that weekend) of the following year. Section 6: All members who wish to be eligible for year end awards must volunteer a minimum of five (5) hours per calendar year at one or more -sanctioned shows or activities, or pay a $50 fee in lieu of hours worked. The hours will be recorded by the member and forwarded to the applicable awards chairperson by October 31st of that competition year. To enable members to comply with this requirement, a volunteer hours recording form will be published in the Scribe and made available on the website. The Board of Directors shall identify sanctioned shows and activities and make them known to the membership through the Scribe and the website. Section 7: Journey Award (in place 2006 forward): A horse and rider combination that has achieved 60% or higher for two of the highest tests from two different judges of each level for First, Second, Third and Fourth levels (or equivalents) will be recognized as an USDF Level Journey Award winner. A horse and rider combination that has achieved 60% or higher for two tests from two different judges for each level PSG, Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2, and Grand Prix levels will be recognized as an FEI Level Journey Award winner. Scores earned during or after the 2000 show year will be accepted with copies of score sheets or a USDF score sheet printout with the scores circled. Scores are earned over multiple years and submitted once all required scores are earned for an award in that submission year. A separate form is available to be downloaded from the website, can be photocopied from the newsletter when published, or continued on next page

25 Dressage Year End Awards continued from previous page requested from the VP of Dressage or any Board member. A horse/ rider combination can only win the Journey Award once. Section 8: In Hand Awards For In Hand awards, shall present Champion and Reserve and third through sixth place awards, at the end of each competition year as entries warrant, in each of the following USDF Categories: Colt/Gelding Championship Current Year Foal Championship Filly Championship Mare Championship Stallion Championship Amateur Handler Champion The rules that are in effect: The horse needs a minimum of three scores, from at least two judges, from three different USDF recognized competitions or RULES GOVERNING EVENTING AWARDS (Revised January 2018) Section 1: In order to qualify for any award, the rider of each horse must be a Regular, Young/Junior Rider, and/or Life member of the Association. The rider must be a member before the start date of competition(s) for which scores are submitted in order to have these scores count toward awards. This is the responsibility of the rider; the only exception is if a $50 late fee in addition to the regular membership fee is paid. See membership application for renewal rules. Section 2: Awards will be determined for all levels from results of United States Eventing Association (USEA) Three Day Events, Two Day Events and Horse Trials held in the United States. Section 3: Points submitted for awards will be calculated and recorded per the following rules: Rider or owner must properly and fully complete the awards form. The form is available on the Awards section of the website ( The USEA result summary from the USEA website (including final point scores) must be submitted. If scores will not be on the website before the deadline, the signature of the show secretary or organizer must be submitted instead. Award forms must be postmarked by October 31 if mailed, or received via or fax by the awards committee by October 31. If that date falls on a Sunday or mail holiday, award forms must be postmarked by the next day. Section 4: The show year begins on November 1 (or that weekend) of one year and ends on October 31 (or that weekend) of the following year. Section 5: It is the rider or owner s responsibility to report his or her own scores. Section 6: In the event that no qualified recipients for an awards category are presented to the awards committee, that awards category for that year will be deleted. Section 7: USEA recognized Combined Test points will be awarded two different USDF Recognized competition and one recognized Schooling Show competition* in the categories listed. Horse owner must be an member at the time the scores are earned. If the rider would like to count a show score or scores that occurred prior to becoming a member of, a $50 late fee will be assessed in order to count the score(s). The Amateur/Junior handler needs a minimum of three scores, from at least two judges, from three different USDF recognized competitions or two different USDF Recognized competition and one recognized Schooling Show competition* in the Amateur/Junior handler class. The handler must be an member at the time the scores are earned. If the rider would like to count a show score(s) that occurred prior to becoming a member of, a $50 late fee will be assessed in order to count the score(s). As with other awards, five hours of volunteer time are required upon submission to be eligible for the award. *For 2018 only 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.) Section 8: A rider/horse combination who has ridden above the Preliminary level in the 5 years prior to the current show season is not eligible to receive year end award recognition in the Novice or Beginner Novice categories. A rider/horse combination that has ridden above the Training level in the 5 years prior to the current show season is not eligible to receive award recognition at the Beginner Novice level. Section 9: All riders who wish to be eligible for year end awards must volunteer a minimum of five (5) hours per calendar year at related activities or other sanctioned shows/events., or pay a $50 fee in lieu of hours worked. To enable members to comply with this requirement, a volunteer hours recording form will be published in the Scribe and made available on the website. The hours will be recorded by the rider and must be signed by appropriate volunteer coordinator or show organizer. It is the rider s responsibility to forward the score report sheet and volunteer hours form (or $50 check in lieu of) to the awards committee. Hours must be completed and sent to the awards chairperson, postmarked by October 31 of the award year. Eventing Awards The Association shall present awards in each of the following categories: USEA Advanced Level Champion, Reserve Champion, Third Place, Fourth Place, Fifth Place, and Sixth Place. USEA Intermediate Level Champion, Reserve Champion, Third Place, Fourth Place, Fifth Place, and Sixth Place. USEA Preliminary Level Champion, Reserve Champion, Third Place, Fourth Place, Fifth Place, and Sixth Place. USEA Training Level Champion, Reserve Champion, Third Place, Fourth Place, Fifth Place, and Sixth Place. USEA Novice Level Champion, Reserve Champion, Third Place, Fourth Place, Fifth Place, and Sixth Place. USEA Beginner Novice Level Champion, Reserve Champion, Third Place, Fourth Place, Fifth Place, and Sixth Place. continued on next page October 2018 Page 25

26 Eventing Year End Awards continued from previous page Each of the above categories will be divided into Open, Adult Amateur, and Young Rider. A rider can qualify for Open or Adult Amateur, but not both. To qualify as an Adult Amateur, you must be registered with the USEA or USEF as an Amateur. Additional Awards High Point Horse Of The Year Champion and Reserve Champion. Presented to the horses with the highest point totals for the year. Points from Schooling Show Mini Event level do not count towards this award Young Rider Of The Year Champion and Reserve Champion. Presented to the Young Riders with the highest point totals for the year. (Definition of a Young Rider per by-laws). Points from Schooling Show Mini Event level do not count towards this award. Adult Amateur Rider Of The Year Champion and Reserve Champion. Presented to the Adult Amateur rider (ages 22 to 39 years) with the highest point totals for the year. Amateur determined as per USEF rules. Points from the Green Horse awards level do not count towards this award. Master Amateur Rider Of The Year Champion and Reserve Champion. Presented to the Master Adult Amateur rider (40 years and older) with the highest point totals for the year. Amateur determined as per USEF rules. Low Score Champion Presented to the Horse and Rider combinations with the lowest final submitted score at each USEA recognized level. There must be at least two riders receiving awards in a division for this award to be given. Definitions of Awards Champion of a Level Awarded to the horse/rider combination accumulating the most points at that level. Reserve Champion of a Level Awarded to the horse/rider combination accumulating the second highest points at that level. RULES GOVERNING SCHOOLING SHOW AWARDS Schooling Show participants eligible for year end awards are subject to the following rules: For Dressage Schooling Shows shall present Champion and Reserve and third through sixth place awards at the end of each competition year. The awards will be based on the average test score for each rider and horse combination as outlined below. Award requirements are as follows: Section 1: In order to qualify for any award, the rider of each horse must be a Regular, Young/Junior Rider, Business, and/or Life* member of the Association. The rider must be a member before the start date of competition(s) for which scores are submitted in order to have these scores count toward awards. This is the responsibility of the rider. If the rider would like to count a show score(s) that occurred prior to becoming a member of, a $50 late fee in addition to the regular membership fee must be paid in order to count the score(s). Section 2: It is each owner or rider s responsibility to report his/ October 2018 Page 26 Third Through Sixth Placing of a Level Awarded to the horse/ rider combinations accumulating the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth highest number of points at that level. Horse of The Year Award Awarded to the horse having the highest total cumulative points from USEA recognized competitions from Beginner Novice through Advanced levels in accordance with the point system and rules. Riders and owners must be members at the time of the competitions for the results to count toward year end awards (or subject to a $50 late fee plus regular membership fee). Points are accumulated from the start date of membership. Low Score Pony Club Award Awarded to to the horse and rider combinations with the lowest final submitted score at each level. Riders and owners must be members at the time of the competitions for the results to count toward year end awards (or subject to a $50 late fee plus regular membership fee). Points are accumulated from the start date of membership. Must be a current USPC member, and must volunteer a minimum of five (5) hours per calendar year at -related activities or other sanctioned shows/events, or pay a $50 fee in lieu of hours worked. Points For Awards will be accumulated in the same manner as they are for USEA Year end Eventing Journey Award This award is offered to horse/rider combinations with 2 final scores of 50 penalties or less from USEA recognized events at 3 different levels (Beginner Novice through Advanced) for a total of 6 submitted scores per combination. No more than 3 of the scores can be from the same venue. For 2018 awards, scores can be submitted beginning with the year Please submit a rider summary from the USEA website including the relevant scores. Rider and owner must be a member during the current awards year, but not required to have been a member in prior years. her own scores. All mailed Score Report forms with proof of scores and a completed Volunteer Hour form must be postmarked no later than October 31. If that date falls on a Sunday or mail holiday, award forms must be postmarked by the next day. It is each owner/rider s responsibility to send a copy of the tests as proof of participation and score authenticity. The Score Report form must be sent to the awards chairperson noted on the form. If any part of the test or score sheet is illegible or not completed, then the score will not be counted. It is the rider s responsibility to see that the test or score sheet includes the name of the rider, name of the horse, name of the show, date of the show, class number, level, test number, division, score, percentage, and judge s name and signature. Section 3: Scores Required For each of the award levels, Green as Grass/Introductory through Second Level, one must have a minimum of four (4) rides, a minimum of three (3) -recognized shows, and a minimum of three (3) different USDF/USEF or L Graduate recognized judges. Of the 4 scores submitted for year end awards, one score must be the highest test of the level with the exception of Green as Grass/Introductory which can be ridden as walk trot only. The ranking for the entries will continued on next page

27 Schooling Show End Awards continued from previous page be determined once the average score is verified. Placings will be awarded based on the highest to lowest average score submitted. Section 4: The show year begins on November 1 (or that weekend) of one year and ends on October 31 (or that weekend) of the following year. Section 5: All members who wish to be eligible for year end awards must volunteer a minimum of five (5) hours per calendar year at one or more -sanctioned shows or activities. The hours will be recorded by the member and forwarded to the applicable awards chairperson by October 31st of that competition year. To enable members to comply with this requirement, a volunteer hours recording form will be published in the Scribe and will be made available on the website. Alternately, the rider may choose to pay the $50 fee in lieu of volunteer hours. The rider must meet this requirement. The Board of Directors shall identify -sanctioned shows and activities. For Combined Training Schooling Shows shall present Champion and Reserve and third through sixth place awards at the end of each competition year. The awards will be based on the average finishing score for each rider and horse combination as outlined below. Award requirements are as follows: Section 1: In order to qualify for any award, the rider of each horse must be a Regular, Young/Junior Rider, Business, and/or Life* member of the Association. The rider must be a member before the start date of competition(s) for which scores are submitted in order to have these scores count toward awards. This is the responsibility of the rider. If the rider would like to count a show score(s) that occurred prior to becoming a member of, a $50 late fee will be assessed in order to count the score(s). Section 2: It is each rider s responsibility to report his/her own scores. All mailed Score Report forms with proof of scores and a completed Volunteer Hour form must be postmarked no later than October 31. If that date falls on a Sunday or mail holiday, awards must be postmarked by the next day. It is each owner/rider s responsibility to send a copy of the tests as proof of participation and score authenticity. The Score Report form must be sent to the awards chairperson noted on the form. If any part of the test or score sheet is illegible or not completed, then the score will not be counted. It is the rider s responsibility to see that the test or score sheet includes the name of the rider, name of the horse, name of the show, date of the show, class number, level, test number, division, score, percentage, and judge s name and signature. Section 3: Scores Required: For each of the award levels, Pre-starter, Starter Novice, Beginner Novice and Novice, the rider/horse combination must have a minimum of three (3) rides and a minimum of three (3) -sanctioned schooling shows. The ranking for the entries will be determined once the average finishing score is verified. Placings will be awarded based on the lowest to highest average score submitted. Section 4: The show year begins on November 1 (or that weekend) of one year and ends on October 31 (or that weekend) of the following year. Section 5: All members who wish to be eligible for year end awards must volunteer a minimum of five (5) hours per calendar year at one or more -sanctioned shows or activities. The hours will be recorded by the member and forwarded to the applicable awards chairperson by October 31st of that competition year. To enable members to comply with this requirement, a volunteer hours recording form will be published in the Scribe and will be made available on the website. Alternately, the rider may choose to pay the $50 fee in lieu of volunteer hours. The rider must meet this requirement. The Board of Directors shall identify -sanctioned shows and activities. For Mini Event Training Schooling Shows shall present Champion and Reserve and third through sixth place awards at the end of each competition year. The awards will be based on the average test score for each rider and horse combination as outlined below. Awards of the levels are as following: Section 1: In order to qualify for any award, the rider of each horse must be a Regular, Young/Junior Rider, Business, and/or Life* member of the Association. The rider must be a member before the start date of competition(s) for which scores are submitted in order to have these scores count toward awards. This is the responsibility of the rider. If the rider would like to count a show score(s) that occurred prior to becoming a member of, a $50 late fee will be assessed in order to count the score(s). Section 2: It is each rider s responsibility to report his/her own scores. All mailed Score Report forms with proof of scores and a completed Volunteer Hour form must be postmarked no later than October 31. If that date falls on a Sunday or mail holiday, awards must be postmarked by the next day. It is each rider s responsibility to send a copy of the tests as proof of participation and score authenticity. The Score Report form must be sent to the awards chairperson noted on the form. If any part of the test or score sheet is illegible or not completed, then the score will not be counted. It is the rider s responsibility to see that the test or score sheet includes the name of the rider, name of the horse, name of the show, date of the show, class number, level, test number, division, score, percentage, and judge s name and signature. Section 3: Scores Required For each of the award levels, Starter Novice, Beginner Novice and Novice, the rider/horse combination must have a minimum of three (3) rides and a minimum of three (3) -sanctioned schooling shows. The ranking for the entries will be determined once the average finishing score is verified. Placings will be awarded based on the lowest to highest average score submitted. Section 4: The show year begins on November 1 (or that weekend) of one year and ends on October 31 (or that weekend) of the following year. Section 5: All members who wish to be eligible for year end awards must volunteer a minimum of five (5) hours per calendar year at one or more -sanctioned shows or activities. The hours will be recorded by the member and forwarded to the applicable awards chairperson by October 31st of that competition year. To enable members to comply with this requirement, a volunteer hours recording form will be published in the Scribe and will be made available on the website. Alternately, the rider may choose to pay the $50 fee in lieu of volunteer hours. The rider must meet this requirement. The Board of Directors shall identify -sanctioned shows and activities. *Life memberships in are no longer available. October 2018 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 year. To qualify for a grant, clinics must be with trainers farther than 100 miles from the Chicagoland area. The clinics must be produced by, USEA, USDF, USEF or must be an approved clinic. In return, asks that the recipient of the grant write a detailed article about the clinic for the next issue of the Scribe. The article should be a minimum of one typed page and may include photographs (please provide photographer credit). Other qualifications are as follows: An applicant must be a member in good standing of for a minimum of six months at the time the clinic is to be held. An application and copy of the clinic entry must be submitted a minimum of 60 days prior to the opening date of the clinic. This will allow the Board of Directors enough time to review and vote on the applicant's request at the next board meeting. One grant per clinic may be awarded. Not every qualified clinic will be awarded a grant. The two main factors that will be considered when awarding grants are the following: volunteer hours totaling a minimum of 5 in the past calendar year and each applicant s past riding experience without regard for number of shows entered or success in the show ring. The amount funded by per clinic is $200 $400, or the cost of the clinic tuition, whichever is less, and will be voted on by the board. The grant funds may only be used for the clinic the applicant anticipates participating in as a rider, and not an auditor. Funds may not be used for stabling, hauling or other associated expenses, other than the cost of the clinic tuition. Grant funding may vary each year depending on the amount available and number of qualified applicants, and will be awarded on a first come, first served basis. Funds not used in a given year will be rolled over to the next year. In cases where the grant recipient does not participate in the requested clinic or an article is not submitted within a month of participating in the clinic, the funds granted will not be sent out and will be reallocated back. This will allow the money to be used for another applicant. All grant applicants will be notified of the decision by phone or after the board has voted. Checks will be mailed to the applicant only after the Scribe article has been received. October 2018 Page 28

29 Grant Application Name: _ Number: Name of Parent or Guardian (if under 18) Address: Phone Number: Horse s Name: address: Owner: Clinic & Location: Do you have a regular trainer? If yes, who? How long? Frequency of Lessons: What discipline do you ride? What are your riding goals? What other clinics have you ridden in the past 12 months? What contributions have you made to the in the last 12 months? What future contributions do you plan to make? Send Application & a copy of clinic entry form via mail or at least 60 days prior to opening date to: Katie Miskovic, 4215 Konrad Ave, Lyons,IL Cell: alliyes77@aol.com October 2018 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 2018 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 self-trained horses. Competed thru PSG. Former Fei event rider thru 2* level. Currently enrolled in USDF L program. The Tempel Lipizzans Wadsworth Rd, Old Mill Creek, IL info@tempellipizzans.com Premium boarding and training facility offering training, breeding, clinics, a working student program, and performances. Our goal for the past 60 years has been to promote classical riding and the Lipizzan breed in the US. To help with our educational goals we are visited by world renowned clinicians throughout the year. OTHER SERVICES Zanides Equine Wellness Certified Equine Therapeutic & Sports Massage Member IAAMB Abagail R. Simonsen Taylor Select Horse Bedding Forest Preserve Rd., Rockton, IL info@taylorselect.com sales@taylorselect.com The Service Directory listings are available to all paid members. If you would like to have your horse-related business listed and you are a current member, please your listing to Mary Jo Downen at typagraphics@gmail.com. Listings should include your name, your farm name, your phone(s), your , your website, and a brief description of the services that you offer. If you offer both training and boarding services, you can have a longer description. Please provide your member number as well. Take advantage of this fantastic resource for those seeking equine related services as well as for those offering them. If you have any questions regarding our new Service Directory, please don t hesitate to contact me at October 2018 Page 31

32 Paid Advertisement Advertising in the Scribe just makes Dollars & $ense! Benefits of your Membership Regular Membership: $60.00 Includes an annual electronic subscription to the Scribe, ed and available at.org, one vote in annual elections, discounted participation in select sponsored activities and a USDF Group membership*. Business Membership: $ Includes ONE Regular, Junior Rider or Young Rider membership (and benefits as listed above), $60 of advertising in the Scribe, a listing in both the Scribe and website business directory, with an expanded online listing including a logo, if desired. You can also advertise your events on the website calendar, and request E-Blasts to promote your service and/or activities, which will be sent to the list. This is a great way to reach our members and advertise your business. *For a complete list of USDF GMO benefits, go to: www. usdf.org/docs/gmoflash/web/benefits%5cgmbenefits.pdf Are you having trouble signing up or renewing your membership online? 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! 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 October 2018 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 LESSONS/TRAINING Belgian WB gelding for private dressage lessons. Great changes and lateral work. Great Amateur or JR/YR horse. Private facility St. Charles area. Trainer Fatima Kranz. fpk2009@yahoo.com BOARDING Board Your Horse Large Stalls: Quiet private barn in Barrington Hills; 12 x 20 foot stalls; lighted indoor arena with sand/rubber/ fiber footing; barn is heated; warm/cold water wash rack; 6 fenced pastures; across from riding trails; 3 miles from the B.H. s Riding Center. $950 to $1200 per month. Contact Shirley at (847) TACK FOR SALE Full Size, Rolled Double Bridle with top buckles, Great Condition $125. Tammy Venturi, Stubben Leather Dressage Girth, 28 inches. Beautiful and Well- Conditioned. $150. Contact Olivia Venturi dventuri32@ msn.com Two horse-size rolled double bridles: 1 black patent trim; 1 dark brown horse, crystal brow band - each $280 OBO, includes reins. Contact Amy Grahn amy.grahn@comcast.net, subject Bridle. MISCELLANEOUS For Sale: Full weeklong Pass to World Equestrian Games Dressage and Eventing. September 12 th thru September 16th. Contact Eliza Ardizzone (847) 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 2018 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. OCTOBER October 6 Dressage & CT Championshps at Fields and Fences. See your Schooling Show Omnibus for details. October 7 Mini Event Championships at Silverwood. See your Schooling Show Omnibus for details. October 14 Mini Event & CT at Geneva Equestrian. See your Schooling Show Omnibus for details. P R O T E C T Y O U R I N V E S T M E N T Quality Boot Repairs Since 1987 Sole & Heel Replacement (leather or rubber) Zippers: Repair or Replace Snaps Elastic Adding zippers to non-zippered boots Calf Modifications: Widen or Narrow Shorten the Height Conditioning Polishing Let us bring new life to your favorite boots. T H E C O R N E R C O B B L E R 404 W. Railroad (Rt. 72) Kingston, IL Fax cornercobbler@gmail.com October 28 Mini Event & CT at Geneva Equestrian. See your Schooling Show Omnibus for details. JANUARY 2019 January 12 Annual Awards Banquet Details TBA 2018 Schooling Show Calendar See for your Schooling Show Omnibus for details! (Only members will receive the Schooling Show Ominbus start or renew your membership today at OCTOBER 6 Dressage & CT Championships at Fields and Fences C. Mangasarian 7 Mini Event Championships at Silverwood Judge TBA 14 Mini Event & CT at Geneva Equestrian Judge TBA 28 Mini Event & CT at Geneva Equestrian JudgeTBA See you next year! Paid Advertisement October 2018 Page 34