Half-halt. The Newsletter for the Southeastern Chapter of the Virginia Dressage Association. Volume Number 27 Issue Number 8 August 2015

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1 Half-halt The Newsletter for the Southeastern Chapter of the Virginia Dressage Association Volume Number 27 Issue Number 8 August 2015 PRESIDENTS LETTER AUGUST 2015 Whew its been a busy month! With 150 members as a Chapter of VADA, SVDA is very active on the National scene! First off - Congratulations to Victoria Bryant from Scott Sarkozi Training Center who earned her USDF Bronze Medal scores at 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd level aboard her ½ Arab gelding Boogie to the Max. Dressage at Lexington was very successful for SVDA members! The Sporting Horse Amateur Challenge is a very competitive division that showcases the wonderful amateurs that support this show and this sport we all love! Amanda Harper was 8 th at 1 st level, Caitlin Couch (Jr) was 5th Place in Training level and Julie Shilling earned Reserve Champion at 2 nd Level. Jessica Zoskey, Caitlin Couch, Jean DeVenny and Kate Knick all posted scores in the 70s. Kate Knick and Spyderman LA won the Arabian- ½ Arabian High Score award. Lilianna Nabhan (Jr) won the High Score Equitation award. The Elfenridge Girls led off the 2 Tempi Challenge with a well-choreographed Paux De-Trois with their stick horses! Tristin Butler and Adriane Alvord competed in the 9 entry field for The Dressage Foundation Two Tempi Challenge, with Adriane took 2 nd place with 42 2-tempis on Mondavi F. The event raised quite a bit of funding for the Dressage Foundation and was a lot of fun as everyone cheered on their favorites! A big congratulations to Lisa Dickman from Virginia Beach who was the recipient of the Elysium Farm Fund Grant from the Dressage Foundation (see above!) for US Breeder Excellence. Lisa will attend the KWPN-NA Annual meeting alongside the KWPN Stallion Show in Holland in early SVDA member Gabrielle Fleming, DVM, who successfully graduated this month from her veterinary acupuncture training for horse and companion animals at The Chi Institute in Reddick, Florida. Pam Burdett was chosen from many Region 1 applicants to ride in the USDF Adult Clinic series with Betsy Steiner and Kathy Connelly (who is one of my all-time favorites). It will be held on August 1-2, 2015 at Pepperwood Farm in Fuquay Varina, NC. This is just 10 miles south of Raleigh and only has a $45 auditor fee. What a great educational experience! We look forward to an article about Pam s experience in the September newsletter! Our VADA L program Part 2 winds up with the final exam on Sept 12/13 in Leesburg, VA. Janice and I have been the co-organizers of the program and we wish all examinees the best. Thank you to our wonderful volunteers throughout all 3 portions of the Part 2 from both SVDA and VADA-CC. Have a great August everyone! Kathy Rowse President, SVDA

2 Board of Directors President: Kathy Rowse Vice President: Robyn Nunnally Secretary: Danielle Rowland Treasurer: Shari Cutahin Awards: Carol Gonyo Clinics: Janice Mumford Licensed Shows: Katie Jenkins Membership: Reeta Edmundson Newsletter: Sarah Miller Scholarship: Sandy Toby Schooling Shows: Russ Burns Ways & Means: Grace Williams Webmaster: Wendy Murray Juniors: Tristin Hardy Members at Large: Julie Spence Cindy Lang VADA Reps:Robyn Nunnally Beth Ripple Sandy Toby A trivia question Do you know what this is? We all use them, Great for hanging buckets, It s called a caribener Submitted by Katherine Mason Used for Hanging anything. Haybags, water or feed buckets. Attaching stall guards. Lengthening or replacing the end of a cross tie. Hang your keys on a belt loop. Etiquette Corner Let s take a look at Errors of Course (DR 122.5). Everyone makes an error occasionally, so don t let an error (or two) negatively impact the rest of your test. Simply take a deep breath and follow the judge s instructions on where to pick your test back up, if the bell has been rung. If you realize you have made of error and the ring has not been rung, simply continue riding your test. 5. Errors. a. When a competitor makes an error of the course (takes the wrong turn, omits a movement, etc.) the President of the Jury warns him by sounding the bell. The President shows him if necessary the point at which he must take up the test again and the next movement to be executed then leaves him to continue by himself. However, in some cases when, although the competitor makes an error of the course, the sounding of the bell would unnecessarily impede the fluency of the performance it is up to the President to decide whether to sound the bell or not. However, if the bell is not sounded at an error of course, or error of test in which the movement, or a requirement of the movement, is repeated and the error occurs again, only one error is recorded. If a rider performs in a rising trot when a sitting trot is required, or vice versa, the bell must be sounded and the rider warned that this is an error that accumulates if repeated, leading to elimination at the third occurrence. b. In National and FEI tests, every error of the course whether the bell is sounded or not, must be penalized, except as noted above: the first time by 2 points; the second time by 4 points; the third time the competitor is eliminated. The use of voice or clicking of tongue is a serious fault involving the deduction of at least 2 points from those that would otherwise have been awarded for the movement where this occurred. Voice errors are not cumulative.

3 2015 Chapter Challenge Schooling Show at Meadows Event Park, Doswell, VA Dawn Blvd, Doswell, VA website: Show Date: Saturday, August 15 th, Closing Date: Saturday, August 8 th, 2015 Co-managers: Phone # Amanda Harper or Susan Ellis Secretary: Alison Douglas Judge: Betty Thorpe r Show details: This show is open only to VADA members and all VADA members are eligible to ride in individual classes, regardless of whether their chapter is participating in the chapter challenge. Tests offered: Intro through Grand Prix, to count individually and for chapter challenge scores. Rider Tests, Western Dressage, Gaited Dressage and all levels of MFS are also offered BUT WILL NOT COUNT TOWARD CHAPTER CHALLENGE SCORES. (Riders must bring their own boom box.) NOTE: the main ring will be a standard/large size arena but should entries warrant, a second ring may be added, which may be a small ring for lower levels rides VADA reserves the right to limit riders to 2 tests per horse and a total of 2 horses, in the event that the show fills. Chapter Challenge: -In addition to the individual class placings, there will be a chapter challenge using the scores from the individual classes, except that MFS, western and gaited dressage test scores will not be used for purposes of the chapter challenge. -Each person entering the show will be asked to designate the chapter he/she is riding for on their entry form (may be the chapter of either the rider or the horse s owner, if different.) -If a rider is member of more than 1 chapter, he/she must designate one chapter that they are riding for; riders cannot split their rides among chapters unless they are riding 2 horses, in which case, each horse s scores can be credited to a different chapter. -To be eligible to participate in the chapter challenge, a chapter must have a minimum of 3 riders (can either be riding 1 or 2 tests each.) At least 1 of the 3 riders must show at or above 1st level, and no more than 1 out of every 3 tests per chapter can be at Intro. If there are more Intro riders entering than are allowed, members riding for the chapter will be decided based upon the date their entry was received. -If a chapter has less than the minimum number of riders, or they are not showing at the required levels, the chapters will be combined to form a VADA mixed team. -If there are more Intro riders than allowed for a particular chapter, these riders can enter and compete as individuals,

4 but will not be representatives of their chapter for purposes of the chapter challenge placings. -To determine Final chapter placings, scores of all designated chapter riders will be added together and divided by the number of rides to determine the chapter average. Fees: Classes: $30.00 Non-competing horse: $25.00 Stalls: $35.00 No arrivals before 8/14/15, please note on your entry for if you plan to arrive Friday afternoon. Shavings: No initial shavings. Can be bought on grounds for $8 per bag. Haul in fee/trailer tie out: $15.00, Saturday only. Awards: Individual classes pinned to 6 th place; prizes for 1 st place winners and a ribbon for high score rider of the day (Intro and MFS tests excluded) Chapter Challenge: riders representing the top 5 placing chapters will receive special ribbons. Special Awards: SWVADA: High Score Jr/Yr Rider (14 21 yrs, must list age on entry). NEVADA: Vintage Award: High Score for rider over age 50. (must list age on entry). SVDA: Bling Me With Your Bling ShenVADA: High Score male rider VADA Nova: Best Turned Out VADA F: Oldest Horse (must list horse s age on entry) VADA Ch: High score Thoroughbred VADACC: High Score Rescue Horse (must list Rescue Horse on your entry) Please note: A valid Coggin s test, dated no older than August 15 th, 2014 is required with entry. A Food Vendor will be available on site. The entry form is on the VADA web site: DIRECTIONS and HOTEL info: Critter Corner This is Kurt Russell, whom I adopted from the Eastern Shore SPCA one year ago. Kurt is a master snuggler who hates to get his feet wet so he stands on the turtle bench when there is dew. For any one considering getting a pet, please adopt! I had a great experience with eastern shore SPCA. VADA 5/6/15 Meeting Minutes via teleconference

5 VADA 5/6/15 Meeting Minutes via teleconference The meeting was called to order at 8pm. Present were Alison Head (NOVA), Meredith McGrath (SWVADA), Angela Stanaway (NE), Alison Thompson (F burg), Judith Harroun-Lord (ShenVADA), Tina Longaker (C ville), Robyn Nunnally (SVDA), Beth Rippel (SVDA), Jane Palmer (ShenVADA), Susan Ellis (NEVADA), Sheli King (NOVA), Dianne Boyd (NOVA), Sherry Booye (C ville), Anne Draine (NEVADA), Kathy Rowse (SVDA), Sandy Johnson (SVDA) Beth Rippel made a motion that we approve the minutes from the March board meeting. The motion was seconded by Alison Thompson and was passed unanimously. The treasurer s report noted a balance of approximately $154,000 with not that much activity at this time of the year. There will an update on the fall show at the June board meeting. There was board discussion regarding dates for We are looking to move into a September date. This has implications for our GMO and the chapters regarding loss of viable shows. The board discussed writing letters to USDF expressing our concerns. Meredith McGrath reported on the Chapter Challenge. The manager and secretary are in place. There are a few things to settle with the venue. Chapters please put a save the date notice in your newsletters. (August 15 th ). Tina will update the website. Committee will meet again to finalize details. This is the 25 th anniversary show for the Youth Team. Chapters are asked to help get the word out. More information can be found at region1yt.info Kathy Rowse gave an update on the L program. The first session went well and all 10 candidates are still on board. The next session will be held in June at the VADA/NOVA show and Janice Mumford will run it. The next meeting will be held via conference call at 8:00 pm on June 24 th. The meeting was adjourned at 8:46 pm. Respectfully submitted, Alison Douglas Classified Ads Albert (Alarming Leader) is a grey 21yo old 16.2hh Thoroughbred, who acts much younger than his age. He's a sweet boy who loves cookies and playing with his friends. He has jumped up to 3', but he prefers walk, trot, canter. Daughter has also done some dressage with him. He prefers a light touch on his mouth, compared to a heavy hand. He is currently shod on all four feet, but may not need to be if he won't be jumping. He has good ground manners, and is fine for the farrier. He is up-to-date on all shots and his coggins. Asking $1,500, but negotiable to a good home. Please contact Candice Dice at candicedice95@gmail.com for more information. 1. Carter Year old Registered Hanoverian gelding by the stallion DaCaprio out Opus 12 (Rubinstein x Rampal). approximately 30 days under saddle. Sweet and very mannerly. Will excel in any sport. Will make a superstar amateur horse in a program. Call for Price. Sandy Davignair Year old Registered Hanoverian gelding by Davignport out of Dancing on air. Many National Year End awards. Scores through the mid 70% in Fourth Level. Would be suitable for YR/JRYR or ambitious amateur. Call for Price. Sandy Pasture board available - feed and hay included, Hot/cold wash, dressage ring with footing, grass riding area. very quiet no pressure setting. Call for more info. Sandy

6 Eflenridge Students at the Terra Ceia Farm SVDA Schooling Show. 7 am pony parade with Team Tristin! Checking out the judges tent and any places "monsters" might be hiding =) Alas, all was well. Such a beautiful farm. Mom Harrell has a pep talk with "Glory" before the first class. Lorna Thielen and "Gus" on deck at the show at Terra Ceia. (I think Lorna got the most comments on best matching outfit, with her navy and white and bling!) Toxic Plant Corner It must have worked because Matty and Glory got second with a 63%, we'll take that! There were several planets I thought about putting in here But this is the one I decided on. Its common name is Flat weed, Its real name is Cat s Ear because the leaves are soft, like a cats ear. Or, False Dandelion, because it s flower resembles a Dandelion. The reason it s called flat weed is because the leaves lay flat to the ground. It is very edible for humans. The leaves and flowers are great in salads. The root can be dried and ground to make coffee. The problem is these plants cause Stringhalt in horses, especially draught horses when the plants are eaten. If the horse is removed from the pasture where the plants are he will recover just fine.

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9 Dressage at Lexington 2015 Hosts Show s First 'Two Tempi Challenge' Submitted on 07/15/2015 to The Dressage Foundation Dressage at Lexington 2015 Written by Mandi Atkins and Brent Ashley Three riders compete in the 'human' Two- Tempi Challenge' (Photo: Pics Of You) Sprieser and Fender celebrate with a victory lap (Photo: Pic Of You) Dressage at Lexington (DAL) 2015 started off with a bang by hosting a new kind of celebration. As most are probably aware, The Dressage Foundation supports camaraderie within the dressage community through something called the Two-Tempi Challenge. The Challenge is a competition where horses with the ability to complete two-tempi changes, consecutively, compete against each other. DAL 2015, known for hosting new and innovative show features, held its own Two-Tempi Challenge, featuring nine talented horse-rider teams in three divisions. Among this year s two-tempi masters was Jim Koford and Don Principe, one of the year s hottest stallions. And although Koford and Marydell Farms trusted stallion caught the attention of several hundred spectators, it was ultimately Stratocaster and Lauren Sprieser of Marshall, Virginia who took home the gold with fifty eight consecutive two-tempis. Fender, as Stratocaster is more commonly known, is a nine year old Oldenburg that Sprieser has trained for the past five years. He loves changes, Sprieser exclaimed. We only started training for [two-tempi changes] in May, but he absolutely loves them. According to Sprieser, Fender is a fun, confident athlete with a lot of personality. Lauren has been showing at DAL for the past eight years and doesn t hold back from sharing that DAL is one of the best shows. Sprieser and Fender weren t the only showstoppers who participated in the Challenge; Twenty one year old Young Rider Adrienne Alvord and Mondavi F ( Tobi ), completed an impressive forty two consecutive changes. After only working together for seven months, Alvord feels this special ten year old Arab/Trekahner gelding, owned by Kathy Rowse and Janice Mumford, would do anything for her. Rowse wasn t surprised with her boy s success, asserting that, Tobi would pop twos and ones all day! Alvord, who trains at Fairview Training Center in Millwood, Virginia, has been competing at DAL since she was twelve years old and will go on to compete at Young Riders in Lexington, Kentucky next week. As previously mentioned, the Two-Tempi Challenge is inspired by The Dressage Foundation (TDF), an organization committed to the education of our industry s riders, trainers, and judges. As such, there was nothing more fitting than to have Rebecca Langwost-Barlow of Preston, Maryland, start off the challenge; she was one of the first beneficiaries of

10 TDF s scholarship to ride and train in Germany. Langwost-Barlow and her 18.2 h, 2003 Oldenburg gelding, Chesapeake, set the first mark to beat with twenty six consecutive two-tempi changes. Langwost-Barlow and Chesapeake show off their two-tempi skills (Photo: Pic Of You) Following the impressive feat, Langwost-Barlow reflected on her TDF experience. After just a few, short minutes of discussing her European dream trip, it was clear how invaluable that opportunity was to her career. Langwost-Barlow was most impressed with the quality of training, teamwork, and respect for the sport found in European Dressage. It is worth noting the Langwost-Barlow team scored a jaw-dropping % in DAL s Grand Prix feature. Langwost-Barlow broke Chesapeake, as well as her mare Libertina, who placed second in her division and third overall in DAL s 2015 Prix St. George Challenge with a %. Another disciple of TDF was Langwost-Barlow s late father, Craig Langwost, who the industry lost just a few months ago. Mr. Langwost, a longtime supporter of TDF and DAL, was no stranger in the barns and will be missed. In honor of her father, Langwost-Barlow has requested we donate to and support TDF. The Mission of The Dressage Foundation is To cultivate and provide financial support for the advancement of dressage. SVDA Schooling Show Schedule Date Location Judge Opening date Closing Date 9/6/15 Sterling Meadows D. Rowland 8/10/15 8/24/15 10/11/15 Merry Oaks D. Jeffers 9/14/15 9/28/15 SVDA Sanctioned Shows 8/16/15 Bridlewood Estates Deri Jeffers 7/20/15 8/3/15 9/6/15 Sterling Meadows D. Rowland 8/10/15 8/24/15 10/25/15 Sterling Meadows TBA TBA TBA 11/8/15 Bridlewood Estate TBA TBA TBA 11/22/15 Bridlewood Estate TBA TBA TBA

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14 Mail to: Tristin Hardy, PO Box 5432, Suffolk, VA Elfenridge Bridlewood Estates 2015 Schooling Show Entry Form Please Complete the following Information One Entry Per Horse/Rider Combination Please Show Date: Horse Name: Rider Name: Address: City: State/Zip: Address: Contact Phone: Location: Bridlewood Estates Owner Name: (if different than rider) Address: City: State/Zip: Address: Contact Phone: In Case of Emergency Contact: (Name and Phone Number) Entry Fees: $20.00 per Class ($5.00 Late Fee Per Class) Please Make Checks Made Payable to ELFENRIDGE DRESSAGE. JR/AA/O* Level Test Fee ( ELFENRIDGE DRESSAGE ) RELEASE, WAIVER, HOLD HARMLESS, AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT The undersigned, as a Participant/Spectator/Visitor/Guest/Client (collectively Participant ), on his/her own behalf and, if applicable, as the Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s) of the minor Participant(s) listed below (minor(s) included as Participant ), for good and valuable consideration, agrees to the following terms and conditions of this Release, Waiver, Hold Harmless, and Indemnification Agreement ( Agreement ): Assumption of Risk and Waiver: Participant understands and accepts the intrinsic risks of engaging in Equine Activities (as defined below), while mounted or unmounted, as well as merely being near a horse, mule, or pony (collectively equine ), include, but are in no way limited to: (i) The propensity of equines to behave in ways that may result in injury, harm, or death to persons on or around them (i.e. jump, run, kick, buck, bolt, spin, rear up, strike, bite, etc.); (ii) the unpredictability of an equine's reaction to such things as sounds (i.e. machinery, equipment, doors opening and closing, rain, ice, snow, wind, thunder, voices, animals, fireworks, guns, motors, etc.), sudden movement, and unfamiliar objects (jumps, poles, cones, flowers, flags, golf carts, mini-bikes, water, banks, rocks, etc., and training devices such as whips, bats, spurs, etc.), persons, or other animals (i.e. loose or contained dogs, chickens, birds, deer, etc); (iii) certain hazards such as surface and subsurface conditions; (iv) collisions with other animals or objects; (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; and (vi) the possibility that riding and training tack and equipment may contribute to or cause injury to Participant. Participant agrees that engaging in Equine Activities under this Agreement includes, but is in no way limited to, those defined in the Virginia Equine Activity Liability Statute, as well as riding one s own equine or another s owned equine, petting, leading, feeding, watering, bathing, watching, transporting, and otherwise interacting with or merely being in the vicinity of equines ( Equine Activities ). Participant understands the injuries, death, loss (both personal and property), and property damage that may result from the accepted risks of engaging in Equine Questions Tristin Hardy tristin@tristinhardy.com

15 Mail to: Tristin Hardy, PO Box 5432, Suffolk, VA Activities or just being near an equine, that equines are powerful and have the potential to be dangerous, even without warning, and that the risks listed in this Agreement are just a sampling and Participant is not relying on Released Parties (as defined below) to list all possible equine-related risks. Participant acknowledges understanding the USEF Rules about protective equipment, understands that he/she is entitled to wear protective equipment without penalty, and acknowledges that he/she is strongly encouraged to do so while warning that no protective equipment can guard against all injuries. Participant therefore agrees, on his/her own behalf and on behalf of his/her minor Participant, that he/she understands and agrees to assume the risks and dangers intrinsic in Equine Activities, agrees to inspect and remain responsible for the condition and proper adjustment of Participant s tack and equipment, agrees to at all times to be responsible for Participant s personal safety, remain financially responsible for Participant s medical expenses, and waives Participant s right to any claims arising from participation in or observation of any Equine Activities, riding a horse belonging to Participant or someone else, whether on or off the property where the horse is stabled and/or transported to, being near an equine, or merely being present on real property owned, leased, rented, borrowed, visited, organized upon, or otherwise occupied or utilized by the following referred to in this Agreement as Released Parties: ELFENRIDGE DRESSAGE, and is members, managers, partners, officers, directors, assigns, agents, employees, volunteers, guests, visitors, invitees, independent contractors, clinicians, trainers, other owner(s) of real estate upon which the injury occurred, and others acting on their behalf, regardless of whether or not Participant s presence on the real property is related to equines or Equine Activities. 2. Release, Hold Harmless, Indemnification: Participant agrees to release and hold Released Parties harmless for any illness, injury, death, damage, or other loss (collectively Loss ) incurred, by Participant or Participant s property, unless caused by the Released and Held Harmless Parties intentional or willful and wanton misconduct. Participant agrees to indemnify Released Parties against any Loss sustained or suffered by any third party, whether caused by Participant directly or indirectly, through negligence or other wrongdoing, and Participant agrees to indemnify Released Parties for Released Parties incurred attorneys fees for pursuing or defending against any such Loss. 3. Governing Law and Time Limitation: This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Virginia. All disputes relating to the interpretation and enforcement of this Agreement shall be resolved exclusively by the state court in Suffolk, Virginia. The parties hereto hereby submit to the jurisdiction and venue of the Court for such purpose. Participant agrees that any and all claims and/or causes of action for Loss by Participant against the Released Parties must be brought within one (1) year of the date accrued and any claim for personal property Loss is limited to $ (Five Hundred Dollars). 4. Attorneys' Fees: Participant agrees to reimburse Released Parties for any attorneys' fees and costs incurred by Released Parties in enforcing the terms of this Agreement and/or in defending or prosecuting any claims involving, or in any way relating to, Participant. 5. Participant Certification: Participant certifies that he/she has read this entire Agreement and understands, agrees, and intends on his/her own behalf, and on behalf of minor Participant, spouse, heirs, agents, representatives, relatives, successors, and assigns, to be bound by all of the terms and conditions contained herein. PLEASE FILL OUT COMPLETELY AND SIGN Date: Signature: If Participant is a Minor, Signature Addt l Parent: Participant Signing on my own behalf, and, if applicable, on behalf of my minor child participant Printed Name: Address: Phone/ Owner Signature: Date: Printed Name: Emergency Contact Name and Phone: Minor Participant s Name and Date of Birth: Additional Minor Participant s Name(s) and DOB: Questions Tristin Hardy tristin@tristinhardy.com

16 SCHOOLING SHOW VOLUNTEER POSITIONS 2015 Date: September 6, 2015 Location: Sterling Meadows, VA Beach Entry Secretary : Robyn Nunnally 5656 Greenwood Road, Suffolk, VA 23437; robynnunnally@aol.com Show Secretary A.M.: Leah Backus; NEED ANOTHER Show Secretary P.M.: Deb Sweetman; NEED ANOTHER Ring Transportation to: show boxes, tables and chairs Ring Set up: Not needed Lunches & snacks : Nancy Petit Scribe A.M.: Deb Sweetman Scribe P.M. Leah Backus Ring Steward A.M : Jon Hemphill Ring Steward P.M. Emily Esposito Runner A.M : Emily Esposito Runner P.M. Natalie Hemphill Ring Take Down: Ring Transportation from (1): show boxes, tables and chairs SVDA Rep (available to SVDA board members only): a.m. p.m. - Julie Spencer SCHOOLING SHOW VOLUNTEER POSITIONS 2015 Date: October 11, 2015 Location: Merry Oaks Farm, Windsor, VA Entry Secretary: (pending) Show Secretary A.M.: Need 2 Show Secretary P.M.: Alma Blythe, need another Ring Transportation to: Lyndy Sobeleski Ring Set up: Nancy Petit Lyndy Sobeleski Brian Deal Lunches & snacks: Nancy Petit Scribe A.M.: Victoria Bryant Scribe P.M.: Victoria Bryant Ring Steward A.M.: Cheryl Gaylord Ring Steward P.M.: Whitney Kelso Runner A.M.: Whitney Kelso Runner P. M.: Cheryl Gaylord Ring Take Down: Brian Deal Ring Transportation from: SVDA Rep: a.m. p.m. - Katie Jenkins Congratulations to Victoria Bryant On her USDF Bronze Medal!!!

17 2015 SVDA Volunteer Hours Laurie Baggett 5 Debbie Bowden 8 Debby Brock (Aubrey Vande Brake) 7 Russ Bruns 8 Krysta Bryant 8 David Christiansen 8 Una Clancy 4 Jennifer Cobb 9 Ashley Coffell 8 Caitlyn Couch 3 Cathy Couch 9 Amy Curran 2 Anna Curran 2 Beth Curran 2 Dan Curran 6 Debra Curran 4 Ellie Curran 2 Shari Cutchin 8 Eileen Darland 8 Brian Deal 8 Ashley DeWeese 5 Reeta Edmonson 12 Evelyn Eidem 5 Susan Erb 12 Jennifer Freeland 4 Hannah Foote 5 Stacey Golden 6 Allan Gonyo 4 Carol Gonyo 12 Tristin Hardy 30 Amanda Harper 32 Matty Harrell 6 Allie Hemphill 4 Darla Holbrook 9 Emily Holloway (for Shannon Holloway) 5 Shannon Holloway 5 Ann Jacobsen 7 Katie Jenkins 19 Betty Johnson 12 Connie Killian 8 Cindy Lang 13 Martha Marquette 4 LeeAnne Matthews 8 Toni Meranda 8 Sarah Miller 18 Janice Mumford 43 Louise Murray 33 Wendy Murray 36 Collen Nabhan (for Lili) 16 Lili Nabhan 16 Amy Neff 4 Ava Neff 7 Laurel Neff 2 Jamie Nicolato 10 Robyn Nunnally 8 Cyndi Osborough 4 Katherine Owens 8 Candy Penland 11 Ray Penland 6 Raymond Penland 2 Nancy Pettet 12 Sonja Reuter 8 Beth Rippel 14 Mary Rombs 5 Danielle Rowland 8 Kathy Rowse 62 Alexa Rudis 4 Kayla Ruffin 9 Anna Schriebl 20 Julie Shilling 6 Nancy Slack 8 Liz Smith 5 Lyndy Sobeleski 8 Allison Spanka 6 Julie Spencer 12 Stephanie Sperling 4 Emily Staadecker 4 Brenda Stevens 12 Allison Taylor (for Mary Winchell) 5 Lorna Thielen 8 Gary Tilghman 8 Sandy Toby 8 Aubrey Vande Brake 2 Grace Williams 8 Donald Williamson 4 Yolanda Williamson 12 Mary Winchell 8

18 Lexington Highlights Julie Shilling and Rough Cut Day 1-2ndll % 3rd place completed qualifications for second level Day 2-2ndll % 2nd place, won dover adult amateur medal, named reserve champion for 2nd ll SHAC competion. Day 3-2ndll % 2nd place Kate Knick and Spydeeman LA (owner Liberty Farm) high score Arabian /1/2 Arab 72.3% Liliana Nabhan- Equitation Champion Julie Shilling and Rough Cut Adriane Alvord and Mondavi F (owners Janice Mumford and Kathy Rowse U-25 Grand Prix 1st 63.6% Grand Prix musical freestyle 3rd 62% 2 tempi Challenge 2nd with 42! Caitlin Couch and River Runner 201 Training 1, Judge(s) Jacobson First 203 Training 3, Judge(s) MacMahon Training 1, Judge(s) Jacobson Sec Training 3, Judge(s) Little They placed 5th in Sport Horse Amateur Challenge Training Level with a %

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20 REGION 1 FUNDRAISER FOR PM Delegates to the USDF Convention Committee Members: Lauren Annett, Kathy Rowse, Lorraine Musselman Return to Kathy Rowse, 1468 Peppercorn Lane, Suffolk, VA krowse@verizon.net Every year 14 Elected Participating Member Delegates from Region 1 attend the USDF Annual Convention to represent Region 1 and vote on significant issues important to both USDF and Region 1. These delegates have always assumed the entire cost of the Convention Registration ($250) as well as airfare, hotel and meals. The Region 1 PM Delegate Fundraising Committee was formed last December to try to raise funding to help cover all or some of the registration expenses ($3000) and eventually to help cover a portion of other expenses. A Silent Auction will be held at DRESSAGE AT DEVON 2015 to kick off this fundraiser. All DAD competitors will receive a list of Silent Auction items and contributors in their packet. If you have literature or business cards that you would like to include please send them to Kathy at the above address. We are looking for goods and services and hope you would donate something towards our goal: NAME Address Cell # address Website Approximate Value: Bruno Greber clinic for newsletter & website Bruno Greber Clinic 11/13 Silverleaf Farm, 11/14 Patriot Farm & 11/15 Rider Crossing Farm SVDA members 1st ride $90 SVDA members 2nd ride & non-members $115 Clinic will filled as follows: SVDA members will be taken first and are allowed 1 ride at the reduced cost of $90. In the event slots are still available all SVDA members who want a second ride and non-members will be take on a first come basis at a cost of $115. No auditing fee Opening date September 1 Closing date November 1

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23 Spotlight on a Member This month is DR. Lyndy Soboleski DVM Dr. Lyndy Soboleski runs the Windsor Pet Hospital in, of all places, Windsor Virginia. She treats not only K-9 s and felines, but also pigs, rabbits, raptors and retiles. Lyndy spends most of her time treating cats and dogs with the usual problems and needs, but she also finds that many of her patients benefit from Laser Therapy and Acupuncture for the relief of pain. She has save the life of an Eastern plains Cooter (turtle) that was hit by a car when its shell was cracked, by repairing the damaged shell with fiberglass. The turtle was released into a nearby pond where Lyndy can check on it from time to time. Lyndy has two girls, 11 and 14. They run a horse farm where Lyndy breeds her Thoroughbred stallion, Cat OF Mine, and where she cares for other horses in need of her special touch. This includes her present mount, the big fancy black horse we have seen trotting around the dressage ring this year, Rolex. Lyndy has been rehabbing Rolex back from an almost career end, if not life ending injury. His recover has been nothing short of amazing. She is delighted now to be able to put this wonderfully talented horse back into the work he loves. But Lyndy is not all animals, she is studying Tae Kwon Do, so don t pick a fight with her. She has her Blue Belt with Black stripe and is in training for her Red Belt. No you cannot do this without working your rear end off. One thing for sure is that Dr. Lyndy Soboleski is a very busy lady. See you at the next show Lyndy.

24 VADA Shel Gafford Memorial Award for EXCELLENCE IN SPORTMANSHIP Nomination deadline for 2015 Awards: August 1, 2015 For anyone not fortunate enough to have known Shel, he was not only a gifted horseman and successful competitor, but also a truly good sport and dedicated advocate to VADA. Shel was a seasoned competitor, having won the Gold and Silver Individual Medals in his last two years as a Young Rider at the NAYRC. He always rode to win, but never at the expense of his horse or another rider. Rather than "psyching" his fellow competitors, Shel was more likely to offer a helping hand or wish them luck. Furthermore, Shel was a tireless supporter of VADA. He served as President during some of our Association's most difficult and trying times. It is largely due to his diplomacy and tenacity that VADA exists as it does today. It is this spirit of unselfish good sportsmanship and generous volunteerism, which were so much a part of Shel's nature, that VADA wishes to encourage and reward. If you are aware of a VADA members who is: 1) Actively involved in any aspect of competition and/or VADA activities (eg. Rider, owner, trainer, coach, show mom/dad, spouse, offspring, VADA Board Member, VADA volunteer), 2) who consistently exhibits the characteristics of good sportsmanship and unselfish support of VADA, and 3) has not received the Shel Gafford award within the past 10 years, please nominate that person for the Shel Gafford Award. Include in your nomination the person's name, chapter affiliation, and a brief statement (200 words or less) explaining why you feel your nominee is deserving of this award. Nominations must be received by Bettina Longaker at the address below by August 1, The slate of nominations will be sent to the President of each Chapter, who shall, using the method they determine, poll the members of their Chapter and select their Chapter's choice for the award. In the event of a tie, the VADA Board of Directors shall select the winning nominee from the two candidates. Chapters MUST report their selections to Bettina no later than October 31. The recipient will be notified that he/she will receive an award at the VADA banquet in January and will be encouraged to attend. The recipient will receive a special award and a check for $

25 The Dressage Foundation By Lisa Dickman Several years ago, when I was devouring every tidbit of information I could find in the monthly USDF Connection, I saw a small little article talking about that year s recipient of the Dressage Foundation s Elysium Fund Grant for Breeder Excellence. The grant was to help pay for the breeder to further her education by attending a breeding event overseas. When my breed organization, the KWPN-NA, announced that they would be hosting their annual meeting in Holland next year alongside the KWPN Annual Stallion Show, I remembered the article about the Elysium Fund, and decided to look into it and see exactly what it was all about. Afterall, with the expansion of my breeding program and the purchasing of a new farm, there was no way I could afford to attend the meeting in Holland unless I could get some help. Once I started researching The Dressage Foundation, I was amazed at what I found. Developed in 1989 by Lowell Boomer (founder of the USDF), the Dressage Foundation s mission is to: cultivate and provide financial support for the advancement of dressage. ( Through donations, the Foundation is able to give riders, instructors, trainers, breeders and judges funds to continue their education in dressage, with the hopes of further developing a stronger dressage community overall in the United States. Grants are available for Young Riders, Adult Amateurs, Trainers, Judges you name it! The web-site is easy to follow and information on each grant is readily accessible. From a breeding perspective, the Elysium Farm Fund Grant is developed to offer funds for breeders to attend educational programs related specifically to breeding. The hope is to help US breeders develop their programs to promote strong, sound breeding practices and to further enhance dressage breeding here at home. They asked for information about my short and long term goals, and what I hoped to achieve with my breeding practices. I was thrilled to learn that The Dressage Foundation felt my application to be deserving of the grant, and awarded me $1500 towards my trip to the Annual Meeting/Stallion Show in Holland next February. Now I can look forward to bringing back as much information as possible to enhance my own breeding decisions, and hopefully, be able to share some of that information with other breeders as well. I would also encourage everyone else to look into what the Dressage Foundation has to offer them. Dressage is all about training our horses, so we need to do everything we can to increase our level of training with them. And for those of you that are interested in donating to the Dressage Foundation, I would highly recommend that as well. You never know how much your help will touch the lives of so many other aspiring dressage junkies like myself!

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27 Wanted: Working student/barn Assistant at Sunset Bay Training Centre on Va. Eastern Shore! FREE Board; FREE apt; FREE lessons with USDF Associate Instructor & USEF Judge, Deri Jeffers; in exchange for Barn help. call or e mail for details:: deripiaffe@aol.com or

28 Announcing: The Horse Make Over Challenge It s very simple, get your horse or a friends horse or a pony and take a before picture. Then clean, scrub, wash and polish the little dealing. Then send in and after picture with the before picture. The pictures will be posted in the newsletter each month. In the December newsletter all pictures will be posted and the membership will vote on the best MAKE OVER. The only rules are you have to be a member of SVDA to submit a picture, and you have to be in good standing. It does not have to be your horse or pony. The winner will receive a ribbon at the AWARDS BANQUET and a $10.00 gift card from Sersoh s Tack Shop in Smithfield. If you have questions please contact me, Sarah Miller, newsletter editor. Have fun and use your imagination.

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30 SVDA Asked: WHATS IN YOUR SHOW TRUNK? And got some really brilliant ideas! KATIE JENKINS: Sparkling Apple Cider!! Our show family never heads to a show without a bottle of non-alcoholic Sparkling Apple Cider chilling in the cooler. Our policy is that the whole show crew gets to share a bottle for each score of 70% or higher one of our riders earns. It's a great tradition we've kept up for a few years that is a great reward for a great test. Even some of the horses like it! Enell Sports Bra: big chests need support when riding big moving horses Lucky braid from my dearly departed equine soulmate's mane: just a little thing to remember how amazing rides can be and help keep my nerves under control EZ-Seam ripper (also known as a 'quilters thread snipper') for taking down braids: Snip, snip, snip, done! Watermelon & grapes: hydrating and tolerable for even the most nauseous case of show nerves ROBYN NUNNALLY: My favorite show bag product is Pink Afro Sheen. Perfect to spray on boots, tails and croups for dazzling shine. KAREN BARNARD: Band aids (heel blisters)

31 Towels (for slobber and for boot polishing) Extra rubber bands/yarn (for braiding) Camera Aspirin (aches and pains) Sponge/Sweat scraper Chairs Gater Aide/Water Fly Spray Spare Parts (halter/girth/bridle/saddle pads/gloves-you never know when one of these will break or you will just need a spare due to weather) Nail clinchers (for loose shoes) Disinfectant Hand Wash (nice to have clean hands when you want to grab a bite between classes) Treats for Horses Hardware needed to hang feed and water buckets, buckets, fans and shavings Linament PAM MCGEOUGH: Baby Powder/Talc: Great when changing clothes and it's hot. Sprinkle on boot socks so the slide off easier. Squeaky clean saddles stop squeaking with a little puff :) ANNE ALOI: Clear swat for ears and bellies BETH RIPPEL: Mane and Tail detangler MORE NEXT MONTH! KEEP YOUR IDEAS COMING TO krowse@verizon.net Just remember, as hot as it s been, this was just last winter. February was just 6 months ago.