Half Halt. SVDA Clinic Featuring Pati Pierucci. Closing Date for Applications is November 16, 2009 Go to page 8 for Clinic Application and Details

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1 Half Halt The Newsletter of the Southeast Virginia Dressage Association NOVEMBER 2009 Volume 24, Issue XI Mark your Calendars! SVDA s Fall General Membership Meeting and Program Date: Saturday November 7, PM Place: FIRE MOUNTAIN GRILL, MAIN STREET SUFFOLK Featuring Guest Speaker Jim Koford on his Germany Experience EVERYONE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND! 2010 BOARD OF DIRECTOR S SLATE WILL BE PRESENTED SVDA Clinic Featuring Pati Pierucci December 5 6, Cost is only $65 for SVDA Members! 2009 Board of Directors President Janice Mumford Liljesco@aol.com Vice President Robyn Nunnally Robynnunnally@aol.com Secretary Tristin Hardy tristin@elfenridge.com Treasurer Rebecca Kelly rebeccakelly@cox.net Schooling Shows Sarah Miller TTCCorporation@aol.com Scholarships Sandy Johnson Pemcorgiluv@aol.com Newsletter Wendy L. Murray vablonde25@aol.com Membership Danielle Rowland iam3264@aol.com Ways and Means Corrinne Meadows ltsassy1@aol.com Awards Carol Gonyo tullagonyo@cox.net Clinics and Programs Kathy Rowse krowse@verizon.net Closing Date for Applications is November 16, 2009 Go to page 8 for Clinic Application and Details SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION IS A GROUP MEMBER OF THE UNITED STATES DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION

2 In memory of Silver Lining (aka Maisie ) 4/7/90-9/21/2009 > We are making the sad announcement that Silver Lining had to be put down today. Here is a little bit about how we got her and some special moments in our life together. After losing a gray horse to EPM in the Spring of 1995 my husband saw an ad for a 5 yr old gray TB mare. We went to ride her, and watched her jump. She made it clear that jumping was her favorite activity. I wanted a horse that really wanted to jump as I had a previous horse that did not want to event. So she came home in By the next year we started eventing at Beginner Novice, Novice, Training and by 1999 we made the big jump to Preliminary. My reasoning was that I was starting to teach riding lessons and wanted to advertise myself as a Preliminary rider. Crazy, right? We were not very prepared. So we went to Elysian Hills, got around but with stops. Tried again at Virginia Horse Trials in the Fall and went clear. Woo hoo!!! It was my birthday that weekend and gave cause for a great celebration. That was one of the proudest moments of our lives together. We were heading back to the barn so thrilled that we had done it. She almost acted arrogant as we walked back. Then we went clear in stadium too. Our best finish was 3rd at Longleaf Pine Horse Trials in 2000, with a dressage score of The thing I remember most other than the great dressage test, clear xc and stadium, was the pinning session. At Longleaf they always made a big deal about that. Maisie was galloping around in third and really wanted to get in front of the horses ahead of her. Now why didn t she do that in her brief horse racing career? Anyway, it was all I could do to hold her back. Maisie didn t really have a lot of talent for dressage but loved to jump. Knowing Preliminary level was hard for her I felt she had nothing more to prove. We did do a couple more horse trials at Training and had a good time. But knowing we couldn t go any higher there was no point to continue competing. Since then she was leased and competed fairly successfully at horse trials. She has provided jumping lessons to over 100 students over the years, from beginner to more experienced riders. She provided confidence to so many people. She really helped lots of students become better riders. In the last year I was noticing that we had to keep the fences lower because I could really feel her effort to get over them. But we continued doing lessons up to about two months ago. Then she started dragging her right hind and tripping occasionally. The left hind had been the weaker leg and I thought the right leg was tired of doing the job of carrying more weight. So my vet came out and examined her and said she was neurological from the withers back. There were four possibilities of the cause, only one being treatable. Since she was so weak it didn t seem likely that any treatment would help her get her leg strength back. She was a danger to herself because she could fall over and possibly break her leg. So the incredibly difficult decision was made to euthanize her before she hurts herself. There are so many other memories over our fourteen years together, but I wanted to just highlight a couple. Her personality was a People Pleaser and she lived up to it. She always wanted to be sure she was making me happy and she simply tried her heart out to do that, she had such a sweet spirit. I ll bet my wonderful friend is now jumping and galloping in a new body with no pain. Please know that Rich and I will miss you terribly. Until we meet again, my Maisie. Tina and Rich Bodnar 2508 Wild Horse Ridge Chesapeake, VA

3 About Half Halt Half Halt is published monthly by the SVDA and provided as a service to its members. News items, show results, calendar of events, photos, classifieds and services directory are incorporated into the newsletter. DEADLINE FOR NEWSLETTER IS THE 25th OF EACH MONTH Wendy L. Murray Newsletter Editor/Webmaster vablonde25@aol.com SVDA encourages its members to submit articles, member updates, information and pictures for publication, however, SVDA reserves the right to edit, reject or use materials as and when deemed appropriate. SVDA Members: Submit your Show Scores for publication in Half-Halt by ing Wendy at KM Dressage would like to congratulate Lisa Dickman on the enormous success of her colt Encore by Jazz out of Aloha S.E. (Sir Sinclair/Wanroij). Encore is second in the country for dressage foals with KWPN-NA. Encore was the champion dressage foal at the Dutch Keuring held at Iron Springs Farms last Month. Debbie Basta and Groms Galena 2009 GAIGs Third Test % 4th Third Test % 5th Third Test % (Championship) SVDA Member Updates 2009 GAIGs Kathy Rowse & Basie Back in the Saddle-YIPPIE! PSG: st PSG st Photo by Tigger Montique vablonde25@aol.com Danielle Rowland & Dexter S Owner: Janice Mumford Training Level Open: rd Visit us online: Danielle Rowland & Dexter S Owner: Janice Mumford Claudia Griffiths & Ideal s Diamond 2009 GAIGs First Level Test 4 JR/YR st First Level Finals JR/YR SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION NOVEMBER 2009

4 SVDA Members Please Submit your Vote for 2010 Board of Directors and Bi Law Ammendment President - Kathy Rowse Vice President - Robyn Nunnally Secretary - Amanda St. John Treasurer - Sean Owens Proposed Bi-Law Amendment: Amend By-Laws Article 2 Section 2 and Article V Section 1 to add, in addition to the Director/ Committees currently listed, a Website Director and a Junior Program Director. Licensed Shows - Donna Rowland Clinics and Programs - Renee Hall Awards - Carol Gonyo Membership - Retta Edmundson Scholorships - Sandy Johnson Newsletter-Carol Jordan Ways and Means Julie Spence Schooling Shows-Sarah Miller New Chairs to Be Added: Webmaster-Wendy Murray Jr Coordinator-Tristin Hardy Butler Member Name: I agree to the proposed 2010 Board of Directors: YES NO I agree to the amendment to the SVDA Bi-Laws as stated above: YES NO PLEASE MAIL NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 31, 2009 TO: JANICE MUMFORD 3833 MANNING ROAD SUFFOLK, VA 23437

5 BENSOL: to Ben was a very special horse, an imported Russian Trakehner, with many talents and experiences in his life, which included open jumping, dressage and foxhunting, in Russia, Netherlands, Germany, California and Virginia. He touched the hearts of all who knew him, and taught many riders along the way. He was still in his prime and ready for the year end SVDA show when he sustained a life ending fracture in the field. We love you and miss you, Ben. 8 SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION NOVEMBER 2009

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13 Alexis Albright 8 Jamee Albright 8 Leah Backus 4 Karen Barnard 8 Debbie Basta 8 Tina Bodnar 9 Pam Burdette 9 Melisa Chamberlain 45 Paige Christiansen 16 Lisa Craig 1 Lisa Croxton 6 Eileen Darland 13 Brooke DeCant 4 Madisyn Decant 11 Sharon Decant 10 Reeta Edmondson 8 Ginger Endreson 3 Kenzie Endreson 3 Kya Endreson 15 Susan Erb 14 Patti Farless 3 Gabrielle Fleming 10 Susan Forester 8 Carol Gonyo 20 Janell Gregory 8 Claudia Griffiths 24 Renee Hall 12 Valerie Harrell 4 Tristin Hardy 47 Ashley Hogan 9 Carol Jordan 8 Nikki Jordan 25 Rebecca Kelly 20 Sandy Johnson 28 Stacey Johnson 6 Marylyn Leonard 6 Lara Liskey 5 Hannah Luke 3 Hope Lynch 5 Ariana Mahek 16 Erin Martin 8 Barbara McArthur 8 Jessica McCarthy 8 Joan McClellan 4 Corinne Meadows 29 Toni Meranda 13 Sarah Miller 91 Kris Mongomery 12 Janice Mumford 46 Louise Murray 17 Wendy Murray 41 Robyn Nunnally 53 Katharine Owens 9 Bridgette Peterson 10 Nancy Pettet 12 Anita Rees 28 VOLUNTEER POINTS Sue Remondini 8 Beth Rippel 14 Christina Roberts 6 Diana Rombs 27 Jennifer Rombs 24 John Rombs 16 Tiffany Rombs 19 Danielle Rowland 35 Kathy Rowse 39 Anna Scriebl 4 Dawn Sherrill 23 Julie Shilling 14 Nancy Slack 18 Tyler Smith 4 Ryan Spanagel 10 Julie Spencer 6 Amanda St. John 16 Bettina Strobach 21 Allison Taylor 11 Sandy Tilghman 3 Yolanda Williamson 28 Mary Winchell 27 Mike Winchell 10 Eve Zentrich 4 Attention SVDA Volunteers: Members are asked to verify that their volunteer time is correct as shown. Please report any discrepancies to Robyn Nunnally (robynnunnally@aol.com) by November 30, Your volunteer hours on this spreadsheet will determine your eligibility for SVDA and VADA year end awards, and will determine the number of $5 coupons Brooke and Madisyn Dress up for some Schooling Show Fun! Carol Jordan as the Reaper and her Victim Seamus Irish Mist 13 SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION NOVEMBER 2009

14 SVDA CLINIC FORM Mail application with Payment & coggins to: Kathy Rowse 1468 Peppercorn Lane Suffolk, VA Danielle Rowland at Silverleaf Farm 11/22 (Close 11/12) Kathy Rowse at Silverleaf Farm 1/10/2010 (Close 1/5) Lesson Date: Home Phone # Address Please Enter the Following Information: Rider's Name Work Phone # Please Briefly Describe your Riding Level/Abilities: Horse's Name: Cell Phone# Clinic Date/Instructor Name: Please Note any special time requirements or restrictions: Are you flexible on ride times? YES or NO (circle one) Please include a check made payable to SVDA in the amount of $. Refunds will not be permitted except with vet cer-tificate! Please Read and Sign at the bottom: The Equine Activity Liability laws of the State of Virginia, VA Code Ann. Sec state among its statutory provisions that, NOTICE: Intrinsic dangers in equine activity, include (i) the propensity of equines to behave in ways that may result in injury, harm, or death to persons on or around them; (ii) the unpredictability of an equine s reaction to such things as sounds, sudden movement, and unfamiliar objects, persons, or other animals; (iii) certain hazards such as surface and subsurface conditions; (iv) collisions with other animals or objects; and (v) the potential of a participant acting in a negligent manner that may contribute to injury to the participant or others, such as failing to maintain control over the equine or not acting within the participant s ability. No Participant nor any participant s parent, guardian, or representative shall have or make any claim against or recover from any equine activity sponsor, equine professional, or any other person for injury, loss, damage, or death of the participant resulting from any of the intrinsic dangers of equine activities. It is further understood that each owner, rider, spectator, and other participants assume any and all risks of loss or injury and agrees to hold harmless, regardless of negligent acts or omissions SVDA, Inc., USDF, USEF, its instructors, officers, directors, agents, show management, show committee, and all other horse show personnel. SIGNED: DATE: PHONE/ Parent sign if under 18 years of age.

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16 Taking the Mystery Out of Fullseat Breeches Long in the Rise? Short in the Leg? Too Tight? Too Loose? Not Flattering? Different Brands for Different Bodies We ve Got Your Seat Covered! Chesapeake Saddlery SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION NOVEMBER 2009

17 SVDA CLASSIFIEDS TACK WANTED Dressage Saddle Wide or XW Tree Wanted Schooling/Training Saddle for a beginner on a budget. TB/Draft Mare who knows what she s doing I need to catch up with her. Contact: kminthesaddle@aol.com or cell phone HELP WANTED Barn Help Needed at Chesapeake Stable. Contact Marylyn at BOARDING Nikki and Once in a Blue Moon (Now which one is really the angel Mom??) STALL available. Trinity Farm has one stall open for full board. Includes turnout, blanketing, hold for farrier, large stalls, wash stall with hot and cold water, all weather lighted sand ring for year-round riding. Monthly board is $415. Located near US-17 in Chesapeake. Home , Pictured Right: Gabrielle Fleming, Melisa Chamberlain and their perfectly pink ponies and puppy!!! Tristin Hardy Dressage Eventing Horsemanship Tristin@elfenridge.com Sandy Johnson Dressage pemcorgiluv@aol.com Kris Montgomery Dressage Janice Mumford Dressage liljesco@aol.com Trainer Directory Brigitte Peterson Bereiter FN Dressage Eventing Jumping StarliteDressage@aol.com Sue Remondini Dressage sremondini@bellsouth.net Danielle Rowland Dressage iam3264@aol.com Kathy Rowse Dressage krowse@verizon.net Robyn Nunnally Dressage Robynnunnally@aol.com 11 SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION NOVEMBER 2009 Anna Schriebl Dressage patriotfarm@wildblue.net Ann Taylor Dressage Services Wendy Murray Web Design Computer Support for your home or business and affordable Musical Freestyles (Training through FEI) vablonde25@aol.com

18 Feed/Tack Stores Chesapeake Saddlery 2337 Mt. Pleasant Rd. Chesapeake, VA Horse & Hound Norsworthy Drive Carrollton, VA Sesroh Tack Shoppe 1408 South Church Street Smithfield, VA Boarding/Training Facility Elfenridge Estates 2601 Nansemond Pky Suffolk Indian Point Farm 821 Kings Fork Road Suffolk, VA Bellwether Farm 5375 Mystical Lane, Gloucester Starlite Dressage 1913 Whaleyville Blvd. Suffolk, VA or Kris Montgomery Dressage 18 SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION NOVEMBER 2009

19 The Newsletter of the Southeast Virginia Dressage Association Wendy L. Murray 124 Rockland Terrace Suffolk, VA Tel Web: We re on the Web! example.microsoft.com IN LOVING MEMORY OF FRANKLY SUPREME +// Tag line goes here. SVDA sends our condolences to Amanda St. John on the loss of her beloved Arab/Saddlebred Frankly Supreme +// Amanda purchased "Frank" 3 years ago and successfully competed at Training, 1st and 2nd levels. All her friends feel her great loss after Frank fought against a devastating bout with founder.