Sue Remondini. February 23 24, 2008 SVDA GROUP LESSONS. February 17, 2008 Kathy Rowse at Silverleaf Farm

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1 Half-halt The Newsletter of the Southeast Virginia Dressage Association January 2008 Volume 22, Issue Board of Directors SVDA Clinics and Programs has exciting Clinics Planned for the New Year! Kathy has worked very hard to schedule great clinics and the group Lessons are back! Take advantage of these great opportunities and sign up today! Applications for these events are in the January edition of Half Halt. SVDA Annual Awards Banquet January 26, 2008 Deadline for Reservations is January 12, 2008 Don t forget to Vote online for Most Improved Rider and Sportsmanship Awards! SVDA Clinic with Jeanne McDonald I Judge January 19 20, 2008 SVDA Clinic with Sue Remondini February 23 24, 2008 SVDA GROUP LESSONS Great opportunity to ride in a group setting with local professionals! Only $15 a person!! February 17, 2008 Kathy Rowse at Silverleaf Farm Kathy is a USDF Bronze, SIlver and Gold Medalist and a USEF "S" Dressage Judge. Kathy has trained riders at all levels including Grand Prix as well as FEI Pony, Junior and Advanced Young Riders. Lessons will be offered in small groups of 2 or 3. President Janice Mumford Liljesco@aol.com Vice President Robyn Nunnally Robynnunnally@aol.com Secretary Amanda St. John vthorsechic@verizon.net Treasurer Rebecca Kelly rebeccakelly@cox.net Schooling Shows Dawn Sherrill dawns@standardcal.com Scholarships Sandy Johnson Pemcorgiluv@aol.com Newsletter Wendy L. Murray vablonde25@aol.com Membership Danielle Rowland iam3264@aol.com Ways and Means Tristin Hardy Tristin@elfenridge.com Awards Carol Gonyo tullagonyo@cox.net Clinics and Programs Kathy Rowse SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION IS A GROUP MEMBER OF THE UNITED STATES DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION

2 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. MEMBER SUBMISSIONS I AM A SLAVE BY: JESSICA ZOSKEY (CONTINUED ON PG.12) I am a slave, owned by a young lady. She dictates my attire, she controls my meals, she plans my exercises, she even expects me to be dressed and cleaned in a specific fashion. My leggings must match the blanket on my back, which must match her attire precisely. Though I am a slave, I love my owner, and work very hard for her. I want to impress her with every movement I make and love her in every way I can. I am a horse, a dressage horse. Each morning as I awaken, I walk into my stall from my paddock to find a newly cleaned floor with fresh shavings, a new pad of hay and a scoop of grain, which my owner insists to overwhelm with vitamins and supplements. I have never been asked whether I delight in these supplements she adds to my morning cuisine, however, I eat them anyway, as I am a slave under a loving owner who only wants the best for me. I then return to my paddock for a midmorning nap, basking in the sun. After awakening from my nap, I find a new pad of hay lying by the fence in my paddock and fresh water in my bucket. I never chose when I eat, how much I eat, or what I eat, but my loving owner, chooses the best meals at the best time and the right amount, or so I am told. As I munch on the hay, my neighbor, Fiora and I discuss our occupations, our masters, and even our attire. She is much younger than I, so I take it upon myself to educate her, as I was educated by my previous neighbor, Kingsley who was much older than I. He moved to a different farm, somewhere in Florida. Anyway, during our discussions Fiora usually mentions the latest gossip; she is young and frivolous and cannot contain herself when it comes to serious issues. However, when she is not discussing Basie s new, uneven, hair cut, or Rena s new platform shoes, I explain to her the importance of working hard to please her owner, Danni. I tell her that Danni is a sweet girl and never means harm; she only wants her to progress and become an amazing horse, like her last horses, Kinglsey and Fievel. Often, Fiora disregards what I am saying because she does not like to work as hard as Danni asks of her; she says it makes her sweat, which is ewwy. For me, it is no challenge to work diligently and earnestly for my proprietor. I know Jess loves me and I know she only asks for my diligence so we can make the North American Young Rider Team; that is our dream! After more intellectual discussion is attempted with Fiora, more naps are taken, and more hay is eaten, my owner usually arrives. This is the best part of my day. I hear her car turn into the cul de sac, then turn into the gravel driveway. I race to my paddock to see her wave and hope to hear her call my name: Blue Bear, she says. I stand with my ears perked and eyes bright until she opens my stall door and places the halter over my head. We then proceed to the cross ties to be dressed for work. My leg bandages are wrapped around my lower leg to support my ankle, or technically referred to as my fetlock. They are not very comfortable, but I have no say in my dress. However, my saddle is fitted precisely to my back, so it is quite comfortable but the saddle pad, which must match my bandages, some times causes my saddle to slide during work which causes rubbing. Once again, I have no say in my attire. The bridle is padded, but the two bits do not taste delightful, nor do they feel so. However, I have no say in my attire. Jess then puts on her gloves, helmet, and boots and we make our way to my beautiful work environment. Visit us online: My owner situates herself in the saddle and we begin to work. First, we trot on a twenty meter circle to warm up my muscles and stretch my neck and back. The stretching often hurts, but I know my owner does it for my benefit. We then do the same in the canter, however, this is to enforce that I must step my hind legs more underneath of my stomach so that I can gradually do so before she tightens the reins and we start the real work. My owner is very tough on me in the warm up. I often wish she would just allow me to stretch my neck and legs at my own leisure, but I work for her and I have no say in my warm up. As she begins to shorten the reins and make me put my hind legs more and more underneath of myself, and asks for my shoulders to come up and my hind quarters to 2 SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION JANUARY 2008

3 2008 SVDA Calendar of Events Date Event Location Contact Jan Jim Koford Clinic Silverleaf Farm, Suffolk, VA Kathy Rowse Jan SVDA Clinic with Jeanne McDonald Silverleaf Farm, Suffolk, VA Kathy Rowse January 26 SVDA Awards Banquet Las Gaviotas Carol Gonyo January 27 VADA Awards Banquet Doubletree Hotel, Charlottesville Alison Douglas Feb 9 10 Jim Koford Clinic Silverleaf Farm, Suffolk, VA Kathy Rowse February 17 SVDA Group Lesson w/ Kathy Rowse Silverleaf Farm, Suffolk, VA Kathy Rowse Feb SVDA Clinic with Sue Remondini Rebecca Kelly s Farm, Va Beach, VA Kathy Rowse March 9 SVDA Group Lesson w/tristin Hardy Happy Valley Equestrian, Suffolk, VA Kathy Rowse Mar 8 9 Jim Koford Clinic Silverleaf Farm, Suffolk, VA Kathy Rowse April 5 6 Jim Koford Clinic Silverleaf Farm, Suffolk, VA Kathy Rowse April 27 SVDA Spring Fling Recognized Show Carlton Farms, Williamsburg, VA Robyn Nunnally Robynnunnally@aol.com May 3 4 Jim Koford Clinic Silverleaf Farm, Suffolk, VA Kathy Rowse June Jim Koford Clinic Silverleaf Farm, Suffolk, VA Kathy Rowse July 5 6 Jim Koford Clinic Silverleaf Farm, Suffolk, VA Kathy Rowse August 2 3 Jim Koford Clinic Silverleaf Farm, Suffolk, VA Kathy Rowse August 2 3 USDF Region 1 Adult Team Comp. HITS, Culpeper, VA Wendy Murray vablonde25@aol.com August 17 SVDA Summer Recognized Show Carlton Farms, Williamsburg, VA Robyn Nunnally Robynnunnally@aol.com Sept 6 7 Jim Koford Clinic Silverleaf Farm, Suffolk, VA Kathy Rowse October Jim Koford Clinic Silverleaf Farm, Suffolk, VA Kathy Rowse Nov 1 2 Jim Koford Clinic Silverleaf Farm, Suffolk, VA Kathy Rowse Dec 6 7 Jim Koford Clinic Silverleaf Farm, Suffolk, VA Kathy Rowse SVDA Members: Submit your Calendar Event to vablonde25@aol.com 3 SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION JANUARY 2008

4 Southeastern Virginia Dressage Association Annual Awards Banquet January 26, 2008 Grand Las Gaviotas: 1201 Clubhouse Drive, Chesapeake VA 23322, Call for specific directions. Closing Date: January 12, Please mail reservations early. We need to know how many will attend. Organizer: Carol Gonyo, 920 Forest Lakes Drive, Chesapeake VA 23322, tullagonyo@cox.net, home phone: Reception starts at 6:00 PM with dinner starting at 6:30 PM. There will be assorted salads, several main courses, seasonal vegetable, dessert, tea & coffee. A cash bar is available. $25.00 per person During the reception please browse the many items that will be auctioned off. The money donated goes towards the Junior Fund. Awards include: - Schooling show & Recognized show awards - High Score for Schooling and Recognized shows - Bronze, Silver, and Gold Metal Awards - Achievement Awards - Excellence in Sportsmanship (you voted for) - Most Improved Rider Award (you voted for) - Captain Andy Award for the Junior Rider High Score (Recognized or Schooling shows) - Bob Snyder Award (voted by SVDA Board Members) - Oak Haven Farm Award ******************************************************************************************** PLEASE PRINT NAMES CLEARLY- Attending Member Name: Phone: Address: Guest: Guest: Guest: Guest: Total Number Attending x $25 = $ Total Guest names must be on reservation form. Please make checks out to SVDA and mail BEFORE January 12, 2008 to : Carol Gonyo, 920 Forest Lakes Drive, Chesapeake VA SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION JANUARY 2008

5 PRECISION FIT SADDLERY superior fit for superior performance Carol Cocke Barn Calls Professional Saddlefitter Demo Saddles Virginia Beach. Virginia Custom Saddles (757) Flair Air Saddles Flocking and Adjusting 5 SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION JANUARY 2008

6 6 SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION JANUARY 2008 Renew your SVDA Membership for 2008! SVDA Group Lesson with Tristin Hardy March 9, 2008 Time ll Tell Training Center Sunbeam Rd. Franklin, VA Contact: Jeff Rouse,

7 Chesapeake Saddlery Quality products for you, your horse and your equine lifestyle. jewelry leather goods breyer horses horse clothes saddles bridles bits riding and casual apparel for all disciplines helmets a full line of training equipment a diverse collection of books and videos 2337 Mount Pleasant Road Chesapeake, Virginia (757) Mon. Fri. 9:30-6:00 Sat. 9:30-5:00 Sun. Noon-5: SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION JANUARY 2008

8 Discount Cost to SVDA Members: $55.00* per lesson! Open Date: January 2, 2008 Close Date: February 5, 2008 Applications MUST be received by the close date-not the postmark! SVDA Members entitled to 1 ride until close date, then applications for 2nd rides will be taken on a first come/first serve basis. *NO REFUNDS AFTER CLOSE DATE Sue Remondini Highlights: FEI Rider, Competitor and Trainer USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medalist Professionally Training since Listed as one of the Top 50 US Horse & Rider Rankings for US Olympic Qualifiers Numerous Local, Regional & National Awards For more info on Sue visit: RIDER APPLICATION RIDER NAME: LEVEL SHOWING: HOME PHONE: HORSE S NAME: LEVEL RIDER HAS RIDDEN TO: CELL PHONE: ADDRESS: CIRCLE ONE: SATURDAY FEBRUARY 23 AM / PM SUNDAY FEBRUARY 24 AM / PM PLEASE INCLUDE COPY OF CURRENT COGGINS, CHECK PAYABLE TO SVDA AND MAIL TO: Kathy Rowse 1468 Peppercorn Lane Suffolk, VA 23432

9 SVDA SUNDAY AFTERNOON GROUP LESSON FORM February 17, 2008 Kathy Rowse at Silverleaf Farm Mail application with Payment & coggins to: Kathy Rowse 1468 Peppercorn Lane Suffolk, VA Please Enter the Following Information: Horse's Lesson Date: Rider's Name Name: Home Phone # Work Phone # Cell Phone# Address Please Briefly Describe your Riding Level/Abilities: Select your Preferred Ride Time (Select One) 1:00 2:00 2:00-3:00 3:00 4:00 (circle one) I AM / AM NOT Flexible on ride times Are you Available to Volunteer for a future Group Lesson? YES NO 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: I provide a coggins and fee for the above entries which are made at my own risk and subject to conditions of the SVDA. AGREEMENT AND HOLD HARMLESS: I acknowledge that the rules applicable to the Dressage Clinic specified elsewhere on this entry form have been made available to me and, if applicable, to my child, and that I am (we are) familiar with them. I (we) agree that the organization holding this Competition has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the organization shall deem to be sufficient. IN CONSIDERATION of the acceptance of the Entry and of the holding of this Competition and the opportunity for me (my child) to win prize money, ribbons or trophies, I agree to defend and to hold this organization, The American Horse Shows As-sociation, Inc., the United States Dressage Federation, Inc., their Directors, officers, members and agents, the owners, directors, officers and agents of the competition ground which the Competition is to be conducted, and any employees of the aforementioned parties, harmless from any claim for loss of injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of my (my child's) horse while in or upon the competition premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim, and I further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss of my (my child's) horse by disappearance, theft, death, or otherwise, and for any claim for damage or injury to the said aforementioned, or by the negligence of any other person or any other cause or causes. I HEREBY ASSUME the sole responsibility for and agree to defend, indemnify, and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by laws upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bod-ily injuries, including death, at any time arising out of or in consequence of my (my child's) participation in this Competition howso-ever such injuries, death, or damage to property may be caused and whether or not the same may have been caused by the negli-gence of the aforementioned parties, or by any other person. SIGNED: DATE: PHONE/ Parent sign if under 18 years of age. 9 SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION JANUARY 2008

10 SVDA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Southeast Virginia Dressage Association is a chapter of the Virginia Dressage Association VADA is a Group Member Organization (GMO) of USDF and its members are automatically USDF Group Members VADA/SVDA MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES: * Membership Card *Newsletter *VADA Membership * USDF Affiliation *Copy of Awards Policy SVDA ANNUAL AWARDS ELIGIBILITY: Rider and horse owner must both be members of SVDA and in good standing at the time of the ride. Riders must volunteer at least eight (8) hours of service for SVDA schooling shows during the year, four (4) of which must be completed by July 1 of the show year. AWARD YEAR: December 1 - November 30 MEMBERSHIP YEAR: January 1 - December 31 (Note: New members joining after December 1 are entitled to the following year s membership) MAIL TO: MEMBERSHIP CHARIMAN Danielle Rowland 1468 Peppercorn Lane Suffolk, VA Name: USDF Member Number*: Address: City: State: Zip: Home Phone: Date of Birth if Junior or Young Rider: *If you are currently a member of USDF. If you cannot find your USDF Membership Card and do not know your number, please visit CHOOSE ONE: Senior Member $45.00 Junior Member $35.00 (18 years and Under) Patron $35.00 (Non-Voting) Family Membership $75.00 (Plus $25.00 additional for each member over two Family members) Farm Membership $75.00 (Plus $25.00 additional for each member over two Farm Owners or managers (Farm Membership is limited to four members per Farm) What is your Primary GMO?(i.e. VADA, NCDCTA, PVDA) What is your Primary Chapter? (i.e SVDA, NOVA, VADACC) Would you be interested in being a mentor for a Junior Rider? (Yes / No) Circle One List Family Member names or all farm owners and managers and Social Security Numbers: Birth Date (JR/YR) Birth Date (JR/YR) Birth Date (JR/YR) Birth Date (JR/YR) Enclosed is $ Please make check payable to SVDA Inc. NOTE: Checks returned for ANY reason will incur a charge of $10. SVDA Treasurer will contact member to arrange payment. If payment is not made within 30 days the member will be suspended with all rights and privileges revoked until payment is made. Suspended members WILL NOT receive credit for scores earned while on suspension and will not be eligible for year end awards I join SVDA and participate in their activities and programs totally at my own risk. I understand that neither SVDA nor individual board members accept responsibility for accident, damage, injury or illness to horses, riders, owners, spectators or any persons or property. The above membership is for membership year Signed: Date (Please mail this application to the Membership Chairman. Do not drop it off at shows or other events) Please acknowledge who referred you to SVDA if you are a New Member: 10 SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION JANUARY 2008

11 HORSES CLASSIFIEDS FOR LEASE- 17.2H, 13y/o Dutch Warmblood. Schooled to Prix St. George w/ limited show experience. Loves people but needs an experienced rider with secure seat and quiet hands. To approved home only. Contact Nancy at: (3/08) BOARDING Stall availability in Chesapeake (Bowers Hill area). Full care only. Please contact Sandy for more information Please send your Classified Ads to: Moving? Relocated? Stay up to date with SVDA News and Events. Please remember to update your information with SVDA! Membership Chair Danielle Rowland FOR SALE- 16.2H 3 y/o Hanoverian/ Rheinlander Gelding. Started under Saddle, he s ready for his new home. Sire: Windvogel, Dam is Main mare book TB. $15K. Contact Nancy at: (3/08) TACK DRESSAGE SADDLE Like New European Made by NICE Saddlery Black Leather Includes Stirrups & Leathers 17" Seat Medium Tree $250 Call or ujustnevernodou@aol.com Wendy Murray vablonde25@aol.com FREE SERVICE FOR SVDA MEMBERS! SVDA ITEMS FOR SALE Polo Shirts.$ Sweatshirts $ Aprons..$ Saddlepads.$ Hats.$ Totes..$ Avon Sunscreen..$ 8.00 Avon Wipes $ 5.00 Horse Show Emergency Kit..$ 7.00 Double Package Rain Ponchos $ 2.00 When you are on a great horse, you have the best seat you will ever have. Sir Winston Churchill Contact: Tristin Hardy Ways and Means Chair Tristin@elfenridge.com 11 SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION JANUARY 2008

12 SVDA SERVICES DIRECTORY This is a new directory service for SVDA Members. Please submit your local Horse Facility, Trainer or Service Listing to: vablonde25@aol.com (I entered a couple to get us started) Boarding/Training Facility Indian Point Farm 821 Kings Fork Road Suffolk, VA indianpointfarm@aol.com Trainer Directory Sandy Johnson Dressage pemcorgiluv@aol.com Danielle Rowland Dressage iam3264@aol.com Kathy Rowse Dressage Feed/Tack Stores Chesapeake Saddlery 2337 Mt. Pleasant Rd. Chesapeake, VA Old Dominion Hay Roff Lane Smithfield, VA Sesroh Tack Shoppe 1408 South Church Street Smithfield, VA I am a Slave Continued from page 2 lower, my muscles really begin to work. She pushes and pushes for me to perform to my best ability. I try my hardest for her because I love her and want to please her. Though I have no say in the exercises, I work diligently in my occupation. I enjoy watching myself in the mirrors at the end of the arena. As we progress down the long side of the arena, Jess asks for my shoulders to come in toward the center of the arena, this is a shoulder in; I gaze into my reflection to match it precisely with what I know Jess expects. I see her watching us as well. She slightly adjusts my body constantly to attain perfection. My neck must stay round and my hind legs active. She taps my hind quarters with a whip to remind me not to fade in energy. I push as hard as I can for I have no choice; however, I enjoy pleasing my owner. She works diligently to teach me and work with me so I reciprocate by working diligently to learn and work for her. Jess then asks me to accomplish a pirouette. My haunches must continue moving as my shoulders rotate around them in a two to five meter rotation. These are very difficult. My haunches begin to ache, my neck muscles become tense and yet Jess insists they stay pliable and my haunches continue to push. I have no voice in what I do, I am a slave to her decisions and desires, however, I know she loves me and only pushes me to attain our goal. We achieve many more tasks during our workouts such as, half passes, tempi changes, haunches in, and extended trots. After a hard workout, I walk around the perimeter of the arena to cool down. Often Jess takes me around the covered arena for a little adventure walk. We stop by the neighbor s fence to see the goats that typically make a snorting noise at me. However, recently the neighbor has purchased jennies, a type of donkey. These creatures smell horrible, make a wretched shrieking noise, and are the oddest looking, shortest horses I have ever seen. I try to ignore their presence and return my attention to the goats, but the jennies are so rude and loud I cannot help but be distracted. Upon returning to the barn, Jess dismounts and hand walks me to the cross ties. I always nuzzle her shoulder as we approach the barn. She takes off my bridle and allows me to scratch my muzzle, but only on my leg. I am disciplined if I try to scratch on her on the stall door. She then puts on my halter but does not hook the cross tie to me. She allows me to stand free as she takes off my wardrobe. I always turn my head toward her and kiss her arms, shoulders, and back. It makes her blush and smile every time. Without doubt, she returns the favor with numerous kisses on my nose and an occasional hug around my neck. I love to receive those two things from her because I know it is a symbol of a job well done. When I return to my stall, after being untacked, I wait by the door with my head overhanging the stall guard for a treat. Every time Jess puts me in my stall she walks to the treat box and returns with a wonderful snack of either a sugar cube, an apple wafer, or if I was exceptionally well behaved a juicy, red, apple. If it were my choice I would eat these treats constantly. I would gorge myself on apples and sugars but I do not choose my snacks, or my food, or my delights. I am a slave, a slave of a loving owner and master. I work diligently for her and abide by her demands. I make little to no choices for myself and have little to no freedom. I am a dressage horse, a working animal. I strive to please, though I am prohibited from choosing my lifestyle. 12 SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION JANUARY 2008

13 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 ADVERTISE WITH SVDA! Tag line goes here NEWSLETTER ADVERTISING RATES Select Advertisement Type: SIZE Per Issue Per Year Full Page $15.00 $ Half Page $ $ Quarter Page $ 7.50 $ Business Card $ 5.00 $ Classified Ad* $ 5.00 $ *Classified Ads are FREE to SVDA Members* Mail Completed Form with Check made payable to SVDA to: Wendy Murray SVDA Newsletter Editor 124 Rockland Terrace Suffolk, VA Or copy to: vablonde25@aol.com ADVERTISING DEADLINE IS THE 25th OF THE MONTH 1. Full Page Ad 2. Half Page Ad 3. Quarter Page Ad 4. Business Card 5. Classified Ad Classified Ad Text: Name: Address: City, State, Zip: Phone: E Mail:/Phone: