Collective. remarks. HOUSTON DRESSAGE SOCIETY Dedicated to furthering the art of dressage through education

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1 HIGHLIGHTS PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.. 1 USDF NEWS... 3 HDS CLASSIFIED ADS... 3 SHOOFLY FARMS CDI ARTICLE 5-11 USEF NEWS CLINICS AND EVENTS 13 HDS IMPORTANT LINKS.. 13 HDS CALENDAR SCHOOLING SHOW HDS BOARD INFORMATION 20 REGION 9 TIMELINE SIX JUNE 2016 Collective remarks HOUSTON DRESSAGE SOCIETY Dedicated to furthering the art of dressage through education June 2016 Dear HDS Members, HDS just finished the Summer Shows I&II. Thanks to all of you who participated! There were EIGHT teams signed up for the inaugural Pro-Am Tournament. I was pleased to see several teams with members from multiple barns. LTR Dressage fielded two teams and finished as both Champion and Reserve Champion by a very thin margin. Based on the positive feedback from riders, HDS will offer another Pro-Am Tournament next year. We re only half way through 2016, but planning for 2017 is nearing completion. Show dates are set, the 2017 USDF Region 9 Championships were awarded to HDS (yeah!) and most of the judges have been hired. Last week I submitted the FEI application to host another CDI2* international show during the 2017 Spring Classic. This show continues to build and, along with the regional championships, is a goal for many riders as they plan their show calendar. The article in this month s newsletter underscores the behind-the-scenes fun everyone had this year our CDI was even mentioned on the Eurodressage website! There are fewer than 25 CDIs in the US each year. HDS is very fortunate to be able to provide this opportunity to our local riders. Stay cool! Regards, Leslie Rohrer - HDS President

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3 USDF NEWS: USDF Congratulates 2016 USDF/IDA National Quiz Challenge Winners - The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) would like to congratulate Alexandria Belton, overall winner of the 2016 USDF/IDA National Quiz Challenge held on April 22, 2016 at the Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA) Nationals. Alexandria, a member of the class of 2017 at Cazenovia College, was entered in the First Level division. As the grand prize winner, she will receive a four-week internship at Hilltop Farm, Inc. in Colora, MD. Alexandria shared her enthusiasm for the challenge and the internship in saying, Participating in the USDF/IDA Quiz Challenge at IDA Nationals gave me the chance to test my knowledge of dressage and what I have learned while at Cazenovia College. I had fun studying with the other members of my team, who also qualified. I'm very excited that Hilltop Farm has offered me this four week internship opportunity to learn about the operations of their business. USDF would also like to congratulate the winners in each of the other divisions of competition: Kristen Kelley, of Averett University, was the winner of the Introductory Level, Catherine Meyer, of Cazenovia College, was the winner of the Lower Training Level, and Hannah Walter, of Averett University, was the winner of the Upper Training Level. Read more here. CLASSIFIED ADS: NOTE: Ads for the Newsletter and Web must be received by the 15 of the month. Newsletter ads received prior to the 15 of the month will be published in the following month s issue of the newsletter. Web Ads will be updated once a month. HDS Member ads will be posted for six months. For classified ad in the website or newsletter, send ad info to Susann Glenn (susannglenn@sbcglobal.net) HORSES SERVICES TACK & EQUIPMENT TRAINING/INSTRUCTION TRAILERS/TRUCKS FACILITIES/PROPERTIES BOARDING Adequan Expands USDF Sponsorship The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased to announce that Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, Inc. manufacturer of Adequan i.m. (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan), the official joint therapy sponsor of USDF, has expanded its sponsorship to include the Adequan /USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference. This complements their ongoing sponsorship of the Adequan /USDF Year-End Awards, the Adequan /USDF Annual Convention, and the US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan. USDF Executive Director Stephan Hienzsch adds, We are thrilled to be able to expand our long standing partnership with Adequan i.m. to include the very popular USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference. The commitment of Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, in support of USDF and the dressage community, has made a very positive impact on the sport. Please see Important Safety Information for Adequan.Read more here Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championship Dates and Locations Selected - The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) has selected the dates and locations for the 2017 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championships, presented by SmartPak. Region 1 (Oct. 5-8) at the Senator Martin Center, Williamston, NC Region 2 (Sept ) at Majestic Farm, Batavia, OH Region 3 (Oct. 5-8) at the Palm Beach Equestrian Center, Wellington, FL Region 4 (Sept. 28 Oct. 1) at the Maffit Lake Equestrian Center, Cumming, IA Region 5 (Sept ) at the Stanley Park Fair Grounds, Estes Park, CO Region 6 (Sept ) at the Idaho Horse Park, Nampa, ID Region 7 (Sept ) at the Murieta Equine Facility, Murieta, CA Region 8 (Sept ) at HITS on the Hudson, Saugerties, NY Region 9 (Oct. 5-8) at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX Read more here Two Opportunities to Attend an Adequan /USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference - The United States Dressage Federation announced today that there will be two to opportunities to attend an Adequan /USDF FEI- Level Trainers Conference in 2016! Read more here

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5 Congratulations to All the Winners at the 2016 Shoofly Farm CDI and HDS Spring Classic I&II The Shoofly Farm CDI and HDS Spring Classic shows are the highest level dressage competitions hosted in USDF Region 9 each year. Because of this, several sponsors stepped forward to provide special awards in addition to the typical Spring Classic High Point and CDI Leading Athlete awards. HDS also provided a few fun awards to make the show more entertaining. The 2016 theme was Rode to Rio. HDS would like to congratulate all the winners for their success! CDI Horse Inspection Best Turnout John Mason of Tex-Over Farms won the Best Turnout for the CDI jog. The award was sponsored by The Horse of Course who also sponsored the Competitor Party. Thank you, Beth! John is pictured with Best Turnout sponsor Beth Haist of The Horse of Course.

6 Hedley Lamberty Owner s Award The Hedley Lamberty Owner s award is given to the owner of the horse ridden by a trainer that has the highest score at the Spring Classic I show. The trophy was donated by Anna Burtell of Paragon Farms in memory of her father who supported her riding career. The 2016 winner is Annie McChesney of Rosehill Dressage Ranch for her mare, Senorita HP, ridden by Matt Cunningham of Matt Cunningham Dressage. Anna Burtell (center) holds the trophy with rider Matt Cunningham (left) and winning owner Annie McChesney (right). Winsome Award The Winsome Award is given to the owner of the mare with the single highest score for the Spring Classic I&II combined. This award is donated by Leslie Rohrer in memory of her wonderful mares. This year the award was won by Betsy Escher, owner of Edel Blume, who was ridden by Sarah Alder-Schaller. Edel Blume is pictured with (left to right) Cynthia Powell-Hall, owner Betsy Escher and trainer Erika-West Danque. Edel Blume won lots of loot!

7 Calaveras County Adult Amateur High Point Award The Calaveras County award is donated by Olva Pharo Stewart of Equestrian Portraits. Olva is an artist, former HDS Board Member and a long time Adult Amateur rider. This award has been given by Olva for the past 23 years and is awarded to the Adult Amateur with the highest score of the show weekend. Sarah Adler-Schaller won the award this year riding Edel Blume. Sarah Adler-Schaller and Edel Blume share a fun moment with their crazy hats. Coach Quality and Quantity Award HDS started two awards last year to recognize the coach whose students have the most number of rides at the Spring Classic I show ( Quantity Award ) and the coach with the highest average score of ten student rides ( Quality Award ). This year both the Q Awards were won by Lyndon Rife of LTR Dressage. Lyndon Rife and Julie Madriguera are pictured with the aluminum carts presented to the 2016 Q Award winners. Way to go LTR Dressage!

8 Rode to Rio Stall Decorating Contest Shoofly Farm, the CDI title sponsor, won the stall decorating contest with their Olympic ring design fashioned from HDS ribbon rosettes. How clever! Congratulations to Kim Rathmann and Carol Winn for their winning stall decoration. Centrally located at the end of the Barn C warm-up, their effort was appreciated by all the competitors who passed by. Carmen Miranda Crazy Hat Contest Carmen Miranda was a Brazilian actress known for her extravagant hats. Several competitors went all out with their hat designs, but the winner was Angel Gunn. Angel wore an enormous hat that included blinking lights and weighed almost seven pounds. Angel Gunn displays her winning Crazy Hat! Both the stall decorating and the crazy hat winners received custom embroidered Rode to Rio saddle pads. The embroidery was done by Patty

9 Sutton, HDS Special Events Chair, in her own embroidery studio. HDS has many talented members. The Rode to Rio saddle pad awards, custom made by Patty Sutton, are works of art. Here are the rest of the show s winners. Congratulations! Shoofly Farm CDI Leading Athlete Awards Christine Munoz of Bridle Suite graciously sponsored all the red horse coolers embroidered with Shoofly Farm CDI Champion given to each of the CDI Leading Athletes highlighted below. Thank you, Christine! CDI 1* Small Tour (Open): Vincent Flores and Dolce Vincent Flores on Dolce

10 CDIAm (Adult Amateur): Anartz Chanca and Campione Anartz Chanca riding Campione CDIYR (Young Rider): Allison Cyprus and Madoc Gareth CDIJr (Junior): Madison Lacy and Cipriani CDIP (Pony): Esme Grimshaw and Jazzz CDICH (Children): Emma Claire Stephens and Persona Grata Emma Claire Stephens riding Persona Grata. She was the first CDICH rider in the United States.

11 Spring Classic I High Point Awards FEI Levels (PSG to Grand Prix) Open: Hannah Pierucci and Lamington AA: Cecilia Cox and Winnie Too Junior: Carra Honderich and Domino National Levels (Training to Fourth) Open: Matt Cunningham and Senorita HP AA: Faith Morris and Ramsey Junior: Barrett Barksdale and Brooklyn GCF Pony: Barbara Wroe and Moogli Cecilia Cox shows off her Spring Classic I Adult Amateur FEI High Point ribbon and horse cooler sponsored by County Saddlery. Spring Classic II High Point Awards FEI Levels (PSG to Grand Prix) Open: Sandra Londenberg and Le Beau HK AA: Cecilia Cox and Winnie Too Junior: Carra Honderich and Domino National Levels (Training to Fourth) Open: John Mason and Adante s Image AA: Sarah Alder-Schaller and Edel Blume Junior: Holly Harper and Le Reve Noir VP Pony: Robert Miles on Madoc All Dun

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13 Equine Disease Communication Center Launches Outbreak Alert Service - Owners, trainers, veterinarians and other equine industry participants can be alerted to infectious disease outbreaks and updates through an notification system recently implemented by the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC), an industry-funded hub for efficient communication of information about equine infectious diseases and disease outbreaks. The EDCC s Outbreak Alert service advises subscribers when an infectious disease outbreak is confirmed or an update to a previously reported outbreak is available, such as when a quarantine has been lifted. Each includes a link to the Disease Outbreak Alerts page of the EDCC website for detailed information about the alert. The alerts are available at no charge as a service to the industry; subscribe through the EDCC Mailing List link at Alerts and other information are also posted on the EDCC s social media platforms. Like the EDCC on Facebook at and on Twitter. The EDCC is based in Lexington, KY., at the AAEP s headquarters with website and call center hosting provided by the United States Equestrian Federation. The EDCC is funded entirely through the generosity of organizations, industry stakeholders and horse owners. To learn how you can make a tax-deductible contribution to the EDCC, visit and click the Sponsors link. Read full story here National Dressage Pony Cup Announces Live Streaming on USEF Network with Axel Steiner - As evidenced by ever increasing participation numbers, the popularity of ponies for dressage in the U.S. is skyrocketing. Now pony fans from across the country will have the opportunity to see what all the excitement is about as the National Dressage Pony Cup (NDPC) announces that its showcase event to be held July 8-10, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. will be available via free live video streaming on the USEF Network. In addition, the live video service will also feature the expertise of renowned FEI 5* (ret) judge Axel Steiner, who has become wildly popular for his live commentary from major international events as The Voice of Dressage. I couldn t be more excited about this tremendous development for the Pony Cup program, said NDPC founder Jenny Carol. In 2015 we had almost 100 entries from more than 20 states at our Championship show, and this year we expect many more. Now having the show available via live stream on the USEF Network is not only an incredible opportunity for additional exposure for our competitors, owners, and sponsors, but also it allows all those friends and family members back home to watch the action and cheer on their favorite riders and ponies Having Axel Steiner join us to share his expertise with the online audience and talk about all the great things these competitors are doing is the icing on the cake... Read more here USEF NEWS: USEF Names U.S. Paralympic Equestrian Team for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named four athleteand-horse combinations to the U.S. Paralympic Equestrian Team for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. Para-dressage competition at the Paralympic Games will take place September 12-16, 2016, at the Deodoro Olympic Equestrian Center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Click here to view the list of the athletes selected Peters Places Third in Freestyle as CDI4* Roosendaal Concludes - Steffen Peters wrapped up a fantastic three days of competition at CDI4* Roosendaal on Sunday. He and Rosamunde placed third in the Grand Prix Freestyle with a score of % to end to the competition on a high note. The maturing combination had incredible rhythm and energy, executing graceful half-passes and pirouettes, in their relatively new Freestlyle. Peters was joined by U.S. compatriots Laura Graves and Guenter Seidel during CDI4* Roosendaal as the competition served as an observation event for selection of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Dressage Team. I m super excited that both Legolas [92] and Rosie [Rosamunde] were in the top three every time, with good scores and good tests. It is a lot about preserving the form we have right now and proving consistency in Rotterdam, said a pleased Peters. All three combinations got off to a good start in Friday s Grand Prix Test, with Peters and Graves finishing first and second, respectively. Peters (San Diego, Calif.) and Legolas 92, Four Winds Farm s 2002 Westfalen gelding, showcased superb thoroughness in the test, along with outstanding piaffe and passage work, for a score of %. Graves (Geneva, Fla.) and her own Verdades, a 2002 KWPN gelding, had a harmonious test that included wonderful piaffe movements and half-passes for a score of %. Seidel (Cardiff, Calif.) and Zero Gravity, James and Charlotte Mashburn's 2004 Dutch Warmblood gelding, placed eighth with a test full of nice one-tempi changes, piaffe, and passage work. Read more here HDS LINKS Clinics and Events Juniors Shows and Results Volunteers HDS Calendar

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15 *****2016 HDS Calendar***** All HDS 2016 shows are at Great SW Equestrian Center August Laborious I&II Level 2 October 6-9 GAIG/USDF Region 9 Championships, SWDC and HDS Autumn Classic Level 4 December TBD HDS Schooling Show Championships and Open Show

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18 HDS Schooling Show Calendar 2016 DATE BARN CITY JUDGE CONTACT ENTRY FORM JANUARY FEBRUARY 2/21/2016 Grand Oaks Equestrian Center Alvin Diane Rochau Jeff Hoblit 2/21/2016 New Horizon Stables Hockley Marilyn Kulifay Laura Sartwelle 2/27/2016 All Xena's Horses Beasley Nancy Murray Jan Shultis 2/28/2016 Sienna Missouri CityPam Fowler Grace/Leslie Cumming Cal Eller MARCH 3/6/2016 New Horizon Stables Hockley Leslie Cummings Laura Sartwelle 3/12/2016 Topsider Farm College Station Pam Fowler Grace Joyce Cain 3/12/2016 Hearthstone Houston Leslie Cummings Rebekah Wesatzke Rained Out-Make up Date 4/9/16 APRIL 4/2/2016 Haras Dos Cavaleiros Magnolia Fran Dearing Kehr Lauren Maloney 4/2/2016 All Xena's Horses Beasley Sue Malone-Casey Jan Shultis 4/16/2016 Twinwood Equestrian Center Simonton Sue Saylor Lacey Halstead 4/17/2016 Grand Oaks Equestrian Center Alvin TBA Jeff Hoblit 4/23/2016 Topsider Farm College Station Sue Saylor Joyce Cain MAY 5/7/2016 Solstice Houston Fran Dearing Kehr Jennifer Smith 5/8/2016 Sienna Missouri City Leslie Cummings/Suzan Saylor Cal Eller 5/21/2016 Topsider Farm College Station Leslie Cummings Joyce Cain 5/21/2016 Hearthstone Houston Sue Saylor Rebekah Wesatzke 5/29/2016 New Horizon Stables Hockley TBA Laura Sartwelle JUNE 6/26/2016 New Horizon Stables Hockley TBA Laura Sartwelle JULY 7/10/2016 Snowdonia Farm Tomball Leslie Cummings Susan Williams 7/23/2016 All Xena's Horses Beasley Donna Meyer Jan Shultis AUGUST 8/28/2016 Sienna Missouri City Diane Rochau/Pam Fowler Grace Cal Eller SEPTEMBER 9/3/2016 Topsider Farm College Station Kim Hoblit Joyce Cain 9/18/2016 New Horizon Stables Hockley TBA Laura Sartwelle 9/18/2016 Snowdonia Farm Tomball Suzann Saylor Susan Williams OCTOBER 10/9/2016 Sienna Missouri City Pam Fowler Grace Cal Eller 10/16/2016 New Horizon Stables Hockley TBA Laura Sartwelle 10/23/2016 Topsider Farm College Station Diane Rochau Joyce Cain 10/29/2016 Hearthstone Houston Richard Howard Rebekah Wesatzke 10/30/2016 Solstice Houston Arlene Gaitan Jennifer Smith NOVEMBER 11/5/2016 All Xena's Horses Beasley Kim Thompson-Hoblit Jan Shultis 11/13/2016 Twinwood Equestrian Center Simonton Nancy Murray Lacey Halstead DECEMBER 12/3/2016 Solstice Houston Leslie Cummings Jennifer Smith 12/10/2016 Schooling Show Championships Houston TBA Jena Tavormina

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20 Houston Dressage Society Board Members President Leslie Rohrer Vice President Angel Gunn Membership Karen Peacock Secretary Charles Saltzer Special Events Chair Patty Sutton Recognized Shows Leslie Rohrer Historian/Recorder Flo Edelman Advertising/Sponsorship/Vendors Lacey Halstead Treasurer Bit Fingerhut Publications Malinda Edwards De Mata Junior/Young Riders Joanne Patterson Awards Chair Susan Heather Schooling Shows Jena Tavormina Education Coordinator Chris Renne Volunteers VACANT HAVE AN IDEA FOR COLLECTIVE REMARKS? SUBMIT ARTICLES OR PHOTOS TO SUSANN GLENN SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORETHE 15 TH OF EACH MONTH SUBMIT YOUR IDEAS HERE

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22 USDF & Region 9 Timeline Note: Applications for Region 9 grants and awards are available on the Region 9 Website: or contact: region9dir@usdf.org January New GMO officers review the GMO Handbook on the USDF Web site. GMOs submit an updated list of officers to USDF office, with copy to Regional Director. Nominations for Region 9 Teaching Excellence Award open for current year. Guidelines available on Region 9 Website. February PM Delegate and Executive Board nominations open. Feb 10 Deadline for competitions submit completed Regional Championships Host Site applications to Regional Director. Feb 28 Regional Board- current year regional travel budgets due to Region 9 Treasurer & Regional Director. March April March 1 Riders Declarations of Intent to qualify for the NAJYRC are due to the USDF office. March 1 is the final postmark date for Declarations of Intent to be accepted with a $50 declaration fee. Postmarked declarations of March 2 through April 1 are accepted with a $300 declaration fee. End of fiscal year for USDF & Region 9. April 1 FINAL Received by date for the NAJYRC Declarations of Intent with fee. April 15 Deadline for PM Delegate nominations to the USDF office. Mid to end of April - USDF Spring Executive Board Meeting. April 30 Applications to host a USEF Developing Programs and NAJYRC Qualifying Event is due to USEF by electronic submission. This is for competitions being held Jan 1 Dec of the next year. May Region 9 Omnibus Advertising Form available on Region 9 Website. Deadline for Omnibus ads is Sept 17. May 1 Nominations for Hall of Fame and Lifetime Achievement Awards to USDF office. First week of May Regional Championship sites announced. Mid May NAJYRC Entries in Principle due to USDF office for submission to USEF. June June 1 Online voting for PM delegates goes live on USDF Web site. For a paper ballot, request through the USDF office. June 1 Nominations for the Executive Board (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Regional Directors and At-Large Directors) due to the USDF office. Positions on the Executive Board in which elections are held stagger depending on the year. Nominations may also be made from the floor of the BOG at the Annual Meeting. June 1 USDF Arts Contest opens. Youth & Adult. Mid-June NAJYRC nominated entries due to USDF office. End of June NAJYRC definite entries due to USDF office, including final stabling fees. June 30 Deadline to vote for PM delegates on the USDF Web site. Ballot must be returned to the USDF office, and postmarked no later than June 30. USEF Rule changes proposed by individuals are due to USEF by June 1, and by Sept 1 if submitted by USEF committees or affiliate entities. Official USDF proposed rule changes are 22

23 generally voted on by the Executive Board and channeled to the USEF Dressage Committee. GMO Delegate Authorization Forms are mailed to eligible GMOs, to appoint representation for the end of year USDF Convention. July July 1 Nominations for Region 9 Teaching Excellence Award close current year. All entries for the USDF Arts Contest must be received in the USDF office on or before July 1. July 1 Region 9 GMO Board Attendee- Regional Grant Application for Summer Meeting due to RD. Application on: End of July NAJYRC is held. July 31 GMO Reports, Regional Board Reports, & Regional Financial updates/ reports due to Region 9 Director, for inclusion in the Region 9 Summer Meeting packet. August Mid to end of August Region 9 Summer Meeting: August 1 Deadline to submit Request for Refund of Multiple GMO dues to the USDF office. These refund requests can be submitted to USDF April 1 through August 1 of the current membership year. Aug 1 Deadline to submit All-Breeds declarations to USDF. Aug 15 Deadline for Scholarship application for Youth to attend convention due to the USDF office. Aug 31 Deadline to submit Ruth Arvanette Memorial Fund Grant Application to the USDF office. Aug 31 Deadline to submit GMO Newsletter and Web Site Award nominations to the USDF office. Aug 31 Deadline for GMO and Youth and USDF Volunteer of the Year Award nominees due to the USDF office. Aug 31 Deadline for GMOs to return GMO Delegate Authorization form, appointing representation for the BOG meeting at the annual convention. Motions to amend the Bylaws generally need to be in process no later than August in order to get through the system. A Bylaw motion to be considered by the BOG needs to be first submitted to the USDF EB and the Bylaws Committee for comment and review at least 60 days before the BOG General Assembly September Sept 1 Deadline to submit Region 9 Teaching Excellence Award Applications to The Dressage Foundation. Applications on: Sept 1 Deadline to submit GMO rosters and dues in order for GMO members to count towards GMOs voting strength at the BOG. Sept 15 Deadline to submit Region 9 Horse Person of the Year Nominations to HPOY Region 9 Chair. Application on: Sept 17 TD, Judges, L s, GMO s, Youth, Jr/ YR, Certified Instructors, SWDC, TEA, and HPOY pages due to Bruce & Liz for the Region 9 Omnibus. Sept 17 Region 9 Omnibus Ads & Listings due to Bruce & Liz. Sept 30 GMO Board/Delegate Attendee to Convention- Regional Grant Application to Region 9 Director. Application on: USDF National Nominee for the USEF Youth Sportsman Award. (Timeline to be determined when deadlines are set by USEF) Sept 30: These deadlines are the same from year to year. o End of USDF competition year o Deadline to apply for Rider Awards and Horse Performance Certificates o Deadline to submit birthday to USDF (required for Jr/YR and Adult Amateur awards) o Deadline to declare eligibility for Vintage Cup Awards 23

24 October Check the USEF website for proposed rule changes affecting dressage. Oct 15 Deadline for members to submit to the USDF office, Year-End Award corrections, and corrections to scores earned in the previous competition year. November Region 9 Horse Person of the Year, & Region 9 Teaching Excellence Award awarded at the Great American / USDF Regional Championship Show. Nov 30 Deadline for GMOs to submit final GMO roster for the current membership year. Rosters can be submitted through Nov 30 for either the current membership year or the following membership year, but must be clearly marked as to which year the roster applies. Nov 30 End of the USDF membership year. Region 9 Board job description updates due to RD, and post on Region 9 Website. December [End of Nov. beginning of December Adequan/USDF Annual Convention] Dec 1 Initial GMO membership roster and matching dues are due in the USDF office for the following membership year. These are considered late if received after Dec 1 and late fees will be applied. Dec 1 GMOs must have their Annual GMO Affiliate Verification Form to the USDF office to remain listed on the USDF Web site. Throughout the Year Shows may apply to USDF for: Breeders Championship Series & Final- deadline- at least 6 months prior to competition. Shows may apply for: Dover Adult Amateur Medal 2nd Level deadline at least 90 days prior to show date. GMOs may apply for education grants from Dressage Foundation-at least 90 days out: GMOs may apply for Region 9 Adult or Youth Education Grant- at least 30 days o for adult camps; seminars; & symposiums. Applications: Application for Adult & Youth Team Competition due to RD & USDF. Check the USEF Web site for proposed rule changes affecting dressage. Region 9 Board & GMO Reports, regional business meeting minutes, financial statements, & updated Region 9 policy & procedures posted on Region 9 Website 24

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