THE DRESSAGE SHEET FEBRUARY 2008 Canterbury Area, New Zealand Equestrian Federation Inc

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THE DRESSAGE SHEET FEBRUARY 2008 PLEASE NOTE NEXT MEETING DATE: Wednesday 20 th February @ 8pm Glyn East Hall, McLeans Island Coming Events Northern Equestrian Group Rangiora 17 th Feb Bates NZ

1 THE DRESSAGE SHEET FEBRUARY 2008 PLEASE NOTE NEXT MEETING DATE: Wednesday 20 th 8pm Glyn East Hall, McLeans Island Coming Events Northern Equestrian Group Rangiora 17 th Feb Bates NZ Championships Taupo 28 th Feb/1 st Mar Horse Of The Year Show Hastings 5 th /9 th Mar Thoughts from the Chair As I write this, we are in the final stages of preparations for the South Island Championships. I am hoping that all will run smoothly and everyone enjoys the weekend. Stan Brown, the caretaker/custodian/groundsman, has the Island looking great, especially with the very dry weather we have been experiencing. Do you ever tell him that you think he is doing a great job out there? Did you know that he is not paid to look after the grounds? A little thank you would mean a lot to him. I hope you have remembered that our next meeting, on Wednesday 20 February, is an important one for all of you who have an interest in the future of our sport in Canterbury. I am looking forward to lots of new ideas, and some good oldies, that we may be able to adopt in the future. No idea is too silly to be listened to, as it may spark another idea in someone else. One of my goals when I took on the Chairman s position, was to try to involve more people in the running of our sport, and spread the knowledge needed more widely. There are many good things happening at present, but that does not mean we can t improve. Please come along. You don t have to speak, but you can support other people s ideas. Be part of the future of our sport, and the decisions which determine the direction in which we move. Thought for the month I am only one; but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; I will not refuse to do the something I can do. Helen Keller Regards Robin ********************************************************* WHATS HAPPENING IN CANTERBURY ** Very best of luck to all our local riders heading north to compete in the Bates NZ Championships Feb 28 Mar 1 st and the Horse OF The Year Show 5 th 9 th March ** March Newsletter Deadline: 5pm February 29 th

2 THE DRESSAGE SHEET FEBRUARY 2008 Canterbury Leaderboard HORSES PONIES 33 Amberleigh Elite 68 Buckton Tunbledown 38 Bossanova Phoenix 40 Kirkwood Annabelle 37 Counsellor 36 Buckton Dominoff 24 Cordova GNZ 34 Brookfield Forget me Not 23 Gosh 28 Candyman 23 Vivaldi 28 Aladins Rashul 21 Griffyndor 28 Highstyle Dolly 20 Champagne Glory 26 Solitaire Diamond 18 Playgirl Bombay Blue 17 Evaluate 23 Golden Moonlight 17 J K L'Amour 22 Honey Puff 16 Alpachino 19 Chiltern Light Hearted 14 Jaghir 16 Taratanui Craighall 14 Flash All Over 16 Harold George 14 Steffield Sarna 15 The Sundance Kid 14 Allelujah 15 Rug Rat Situations Vacant ********************************************** Show Secretary - We are well into the season and still require a Show Secretary. Please please please if you can, or know anyone who would like to fill this position, contact Helen Jackson ph (03) or Robin Haberfield ph (03) This position must be filled in order for our competitions to run!! The following positions will be available at the end of the season. If you are interested please contact Helen Jackson. Getting involved a couple of months before the changeover will enable the new person to learn alongside the pro before taking over! Assistant Show Secretary, Publicity Team member, Leaderboard Convenor. ********************************************** TRAINERS COMING TO CANTERBURY Bill Noble Ph Louise Andrea Raves Ph Helen Williamson Franzi van Bruggen-Smit Phone Sharon Diane Wallace Grand Prix rider visiting Christchurch monthly. Phone Alex Fauth on or Carolyn Smolenski Katherin Gorringe Comes to Canterbury monthly Phone: Jill Husband or Judith Mackenzie

Australian Dressage News Sad Retirement for Australian Dressage Rider Maurice Bruce February 6, 2008 Highly respected Australian Maurice Bruce has been forced to retire from riding following an

3 Australian Dressage News Sad Retirement for Australian Dressage Rider Maurice Bruce February 6, 2008 Highly respected Australian Maurice Bruce has been forced to retire from riding following an assessment of a recent head injury by his medical advisors. Maurice suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury at a Dressage Competition in April 2007 when his horse slipped and fell throwing him to the ground where he lay unconscious until airlifted to St. George Hospital. He remained in a life and death coma for two weeks before finally regaining consciousness. The road back to health has been a long, however after many months of intense rehabilitation his improvement has been excellent and over the past few weeks Maurice has ridden several times at his indoor arena in Berry: recently requesting clearance from his medical advisors prior to recommencing his competitive career. The verdict was final and devastating: another head trauma could be fatal and he should never ride again. Brain trauma is accumulative and this was not the first time he had been knocked out, there had been other occasions. As a young man he played 1st grade Rugby Union for Gordon, playing 42 first grade games before he was 21 and was listed as an Australian Rugby Representative to play South Africa in Between football and riding he has been taken to hospital, unconscious, 5 times. This most recent incident has spelt the end of an illustrious riding career and if ignored could very well end his life. Maurice remains shattered by the findings: a former Pharmacist, for the past 27 years he and his wife Jane have built their lives around their own Neversfelde Stud: breeding, training and competing at the top level on Warmblood horses they have produced. A highly respected rider both here and internationally, Maurice has a long list of awards to his name which include 3 time winner of the Volvo Australasian World Cup Dressage Championships, World Equestrian Games representative for Australia & a string of National titles including Australian Eventing Champion. Press release from Shoalhaven Dressage Association.

MARKET PLACE WANTED WANTED - older model Bates Isabell, ideally 17" and cair but anything considered. Doesn't have to be great condition. Ph Margaret 03 318 1300 or 021 329 013.

Horse will be kept in secure paddocks with other horses. Please ph: Astrid Clark 027 222 0069 or 03 327 0613(evenings). FOR SALE Nutritech International EQUINE RANGE, Canterbury rep: Steve Hale.

4 MARKET PLACE WANTED WANTED - older model Bates Isabell, ideally 17" and cair but anything considered. Doesn't have to be great condition. Ph Margaret or Wanted - Dressage horse to lease/compete on behalf of owner. Preferably elementary level or above for competent/kind rider. Must have a willing and sensible nature. Horse will be kept in secure paddocks with other horses. Please ph: Astrid Clark or (evenings). FOR SALE Nutritech International EQUINE RANGE, Canterbury rep: Steve Hale. Ph (03) Quote Dressage Group for best prices!! Passier Grand Gilbert 16 1/2" black, wide fit. Excellent as new condition due to limited use, wool panels. Made in Germany. $2000ono. Ph Maria Harris or yo 17.1hh black Corlando gelding. Very attractive, with good temperament but green. Basic flat work and jumping small fences. $10,000ono. Ph Chris Harris or Barnsby Signature dressage saddle sell. 17in Black Med/wide gullet, Excel. condition $ Ph: Kay Keiffer Lech Pro 17inch dressage saddle, wide fitting, excellent condition $2500. Ph Chris Lovelady (03) Australian made Peter Horobin Amazone saddle (the only saddle in the world designed specifically for the female pelvis) See for more info. 17.5" to cater for long legs, near perfect condition. Flair air bags but can be converted to traditional stuffing if required. New they retail starting at A$ $750 for Flair. I am open to offers. I also have matching extra long stirrup leathers and bridle if someone wants them. Robin Major , , robin@robinmajor.co.nz Cliff-Barnsby black dressage saddle.17.5in.wide gullet (no. 5) Excell. Condition. $ Ph (03) For Sale: Crushed Barley 25 kgs $15 Please ring Sarah For Sale. Saddle, black Lovett & Ricketts GP. Wide gullet $1800 ONO. Phone Trish McKeown Studio Flat in Weedons Our studio flat is becoming available in March Would suit single person. Handy to the National Equestrian Centre, Selwyn Equestrian Centre, Weedons Golf Club and Lincoln University. Rent includes power, grazing for one horse and the use of 60x20m all weather dressage arena. Contact Robert or Gael Kofoed Robert mobile , Gael mobile Meadow Hay Wanted bales of good quality meadow hay wanted. Contact Robert or Gael Kofoed Robert mobile , Gael mobile

5 German Dressage Trainer - Michael Putz Is coming to Blenheim for a 3 day clinic Tuesday 8 April Thursday 10 April. This exciting opportunity to train with Michael Putz is currently being organized, and will take place in Blenheim on these dates. For maximum benefit it is encouraged that riders and horses attend all 3 days of training. Priority will be given to riders booking for the full 3 days. The planned program for these 3 days includes a 40 minute lesson on each day. No warm up prior to your lesson is required. After the first day there is a theoretical lesson, usually with a PowerPoint presentation. Places for this opportunity are strictly limited, and will be allocated on a first registered basis. Once your booking has been confirmed, if for any reason you are unable to attend, it will be the rider s responsibility to find a replacement rider, or pay the full costs of the 3 days training sessions. Costs: At this time the expected costs are $ per 40 minute lesson. There will also be an additional cost to cover Michael s transport, and it is anticipated to be around $50.00 per rider. If there is significant difference to these costs we will contact you at the soonest opportunity. For expressions of interest please Alison French on ali.french@xtra.co.nz or phone , or Diane Wallace on wallacegrant@xtra.co.nz or phone For further information on Michael Putz visit his website at CDG Office Holders ************************************************ Position Person Telephone Chairman/Area Delegate Robin Haberfield (03) habbies@xtra.co.nz Vice Chairman Andrew Bruce andrewandmel@xtra.co.nz Secretary Sarah Cull Sarah.Cull@gen-i.co.nz Show Secretary To be advised Assistant Show Secretary Helen Jackson Minute Secretary Judith Mackenzie mackenziedesign@xtra.co.nz Treasurer Anne Anning rsam.a@xtra.co.nz Event Manager/Education Louise Scotter louisescotter@xtra.co.nz Area Judges Officer Linda Warren Linda@zilco.co.nz Entry Receipt Jill Husband Competition Draw Chris Lovelady and loveladyracecars@xtra.co.nz Sally Field-Dodgson Writers Zoe Gardner/Kay Stott Arena Convenor Robin Savage Arena Measuring Joan Adair Judges Boards Sue Meager/Ena Graham Scorer Zoe Burkitt Maintenance/Music Geoff Husband Sponsorship Robert Kofoed Robert@zilco.co.nz Canterbury Rider Rep Jenny Scotter louisescotter@xtra.co.nz Publicity/Promotion Jill Gould/Helen Jackson/ Cheryl French/Robert Kofoed Website Helen Maskery CanterburyDressage@gmail.com Schedules/Programmes Gael Kofoed Gael.kofoed@cdc.org.nz Points Prize Helen Jackson Fax Equestrian Centre Co-ordinator Jill Gould Newsletter Editor Anna Grant anna.emily.grant@gmail.com The views expressed in this Newsletter may not necessarily reflect the views of the Canterbury Dressage Group and/or Equestrian Sports New Zealand. All

6 enquiries, additions or advertising regarding this Newsletter, contact details are above. CANTERBURY DRESSAGE NZEF Minutes of monthly meeting held at McLeans Island on Wednesday 16 th January 2008 APOLOGIES: J McKenzie, S Field-Dodgson, C Lovelady, R Kofoed, A Grant, L Warren, S Green, L Scotter, J Scotter, R Savage. That these apologies be accepted S Meager / K Daniel PRESENT: S Meager, S Cull, A Anning, K Daniel, A Bruce, R Haberfield (Chair) MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING were read and confirmed S Meager / A Anning MATTERS ARISING from November meeting: That there were three young riders given travel grants of $200 to the NZ Young Rider Championships, not the two that were stated. CORRESPONDENCE: Inwards - Received letter of thanks from Alexandra Fauth for the travel grant to the Young Rider Championships. Outwards - Nil Approved and Accepted K Daniel / A Bruce TREASURER S REPORT Payments made Canty Champs prize money 4, M Snoep Canty Champs catering Ribbons & Rosettes Canty Champs Smiths Loos Portaloo Oct Comp St Johns Oct Fees Entry Fee Refunds Canty Champs NEC Canty Champs fees 4, Parrots P/Copy Canty Champs Malvern Record November Newsletter Dressage NZ Share Hireage Canty Champs / World Chal 1, Zilco Ju N ltr / Colour print Canty Champs programme A Fauth Travel costs to YR Champs A Grant Dec newsletter stamps Entry Fee Refund Canty Champs K Faulkner Catering Canty Champs A French Travel costs to YR Champs L Scotter Flowers to Zoe Burkett (baby) 50.00

7 NEC 10/11 Training Day Fees Cheque Book Duty 2.50 $13, Deposits Entry Fees Canty Champs Test Book Sponsorship Canty Champs Moores Rebank Writers Travel Trade Stand Canty Champs Sub Arena Hires Event Canty Oct & Miniature HC Training Entry Fees Newsletter Sub Sponsorship Canty Champs Hattons / Back on Track _2, $3, C/A $5,846.50, Achiever savings $1,749.18, Term deposit $28, South Island Champs CA $.1,001.06, Achiever Savings $ Canterbury Champs made a profit of approximately $800 Only two areas have paid for the South Island Championships so far. That the financial report be accepted A Anning/K Daniel EVENT MANAGERS REPORT Louise was away. We do need someone to operate the musicals audio for all three days of the South Island Championships. Pat Cameron was suggested, Robin will contact her. JUDGES OFFICER REPORT Linda away, nothing to report. SPONSORSHIP Robert away, nothing to report. RIDERS REP REPORT Jenny away, nothing to report. GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Discussion around what we will cover at next months meeting. Sarah to make notices to put up in the office for the South Island Champs to encourage as many people to attend as possible. Next Meeting 20th February at 8 pm Meeting closed at 9.02 pm

CANTERBURY DRESSAGE NZEF Minutes of monthly committee meeting held at the Robbies Yaldhurst, on Wednesday, 22 nd August 2013

APOLOGIES: CANTERBURY DRESSAGE NZEF Minutes of monthly committee meeting held at the Robbies Yaldhurst, on Wednesday, 22 nd August 2013 Mandy Blokland, Mel Bruce, Ena Graeme, Ken Wilson, Karen Daniel,