VADA/Nova, Inc Newsletter Volume 40 Issue 7 July 2011 Halt at X Sponsors Save the Day On June 3-5, VADA/Nova ran its summer Dressage Show and the East Coast Selection Trials for the Markel/USEF Young Horse Championships. Despite early concerns about entry numbers based on the spring shows, this show turned out to be a huge success with enough entries to more than fill 5 rings and all the stalls at Morven Park. In addition to the usual fare, we added some open classes on Friday which proved popular and helped support the bottom line. We had a large number of young horses for the qualifier which made for enjoyable spectating. One horse even earned scores at our show high enough to qualify for the Championships at Verden and most of them will compete at the US Championships this summer at Lamplight all in all an impressive group of horses and riders! As I mentioned last month, as a Young Horse qualifying show, the June show was required by USEF rules to operate as a Level 4 show. Level 4 shows have some additional requirements, such as needing an R Technical Delegate and providing a free party for competitors and the USEF sponsors. Last year, we struggled a bit to fund the cost of these extras. This year, though, our sponsors saved the day. Through the generosity of our members and business associates as well as several area breeders and young horse specialists, we were able to fully cover the costs of the party. And these donations came in all sizes from larger donations from the platinum, silver and bronze sponsors to smaller individual class and high score sponsorships. Every level of giving helped the bottom line and was greatly appreciated by show management and the Board. It is generosity like this that helps us be able to bring you quality shows. In this newsletter, you will find a page thanking our sponsors and also advertisements for many of them with businesses. I would like to personally thank each of them for supporting not only VADA/Nova but the sport as a whole. And if you have a chance, thank them also. We have more shows to run and we can t do it alone. Alison VADA IS A USDF GROUP MEMBER ORGANIZATION. THEIR MEMBERS ARE AUTOMATICALLY USDF GROUP MEMBERS. Publication Deadline in Piaffe & Passage is the 20th. VADA/Nova WEB SITE: http://www.vadanova.org Membership Applications should be sent to Barbara Pickering PO Box 354 Haymarket, VA 20168-0354 All other inquires should be sent to: VADA/Nova Inc., P.O.Box 398 Hamilton, Va., 20159 In This Issue.. Minutes from June Board meeting VADA/Nova August, Sept schooling show prize lists Member of the Month The Best Hundred Dollars I Ever Spent by Trish Conk VADA minutes from May teleconference Calendar of Events Classified ads
VADA/NOVA BOARD MEETINGS All VADA/Nova Board of Directors meetings are open to the general membership; the Board welcomes any visitors. The meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7:30 PM at Morven Park International Equestrian Center (in the classroom next to the lounge ). For directions, you may contact any of the Board members or go to our website at www.vadanova.org and click on Shows There you will find a link with directions to Morven Park. 2011 VADA/Nova Officers President ~ Alison Head V. President ~ Barb Pickering Secretary ~ Diann Landau Treasurer ~ Carolyn Dilly Jackson Board of Directors Laura Celia 802-233-7404 lcelia@vadanova.org Donna Gatchell 703-594-2480 dgatchell@vadanova.org Jessie Ginsburg 703-538-4282 sardburg@aol.com Judy Grass 703-620-4923 jgrass@vadanova.org Alison Head 540-338-7810 lookingglassfarm@mac.com ahead@vadanova.org Joanne Hodges 407-620-7184 jhodges@vadanova.org Dilly Jackson 304-283-6959 cjackson@vadanova.org Sheli King 703-256-8582 mking@vadanova.org Michelle Lachner 540-751-0046 BLach15736@aol.com Diann Landau 540-822-9052 dlandau@vadanova.org Laurel Minnick lminnick@vadanova.org Melissa Palmer 540-338-1421 mpalmer@vadanova.org Barbara Pickering 703-754-8506 goldenmorgan@verizon.net bpickering@vadanova.org Barbara Pratt 703-590-3176 bpratt@vadanova.org Laura Serkes 703-608-8583 lserkes@vadanova.org Nancy Stover 703-860-9187 stovnan@aol.com Holly Wilmoth 540-539-0181 hwilmoth@vadanova.org Rebecca Woodward-Davis 540-338-4573 rwoodwarddavis@vadanova.org Web Sites: VADA/Nova www.vadanova.org VADA State www.virginiadressage.org Region 1 www.usdfregion1.org Newsletter Advertising Rates (updated for 2011) Please send payment with ads, as there is no billing. Make checks payable to VADA/Nova, Inc. Classified ads are 40 words or less. Ads will not be accepted otherwise. Please type or print clearly if you don t have email, and submit no more than two ads at a time. If space allows we will run additional ads.other ads must be camera ready. (Camera ready: Copy is black on white paper. Embossed business cards and colored ink do not copy well.) Or, you may send a file attachment in Word or Publisher. Classified 2 issues FREE for Members 2 issues/$15 for Non-members Classifieds will automatically be listed on our web site All other ad rates are the same for Members or Nonmembers : Business Card Ad $60/year 1/4 Page Ad (5 x 3.75) $25/month 1/2 Page Ad (5x7.5) $45/month FulI Page Ad (10x7.5) $75/month 20% discount for 1/4, 1/2 or full page ads that run a full year *There will be a charge of $20 if your ad is not camera ready and needs to be put together or redesigned* Deadline is the 20th of the month. Send to: Barbara Pickering, PO Box 354, Haymarket, Va., 20168-0354 Phone: 703-754-8506 Email: goldenmorgan@verizon.net 2
PRELIMINARY SUMMARY MINUTES VADA/Nova Board Meeting June 13, 2011 Morven Park Lounge The meeting was called to order at 7:35PM There were 14 Board members present and 4 excused. There was one guest. Minutes: The minutes from the May meeting were accepted. Treasurer s Report: The (unreconciled) balance in our special activities account is essentially unchanged from last month. The balance in our operational account (reconciled as of 5/30/11) is $55,815.53, but this includes much of the income but none of the expenses from the June show. June Show Report: The June show was a financial success, with a tentative profit of just over $15,000. At this point, this is a rough figure, as we have not received all income owed nor paid all expenses. We purchased a new judge s stand, which we will donate to Morven Park. In exchange, they will put a plaque on the stand recognizing VN as the donor and not charge us to use the other judge s stands. Our fundraising efforts for this show were quite successful, with the amount raised more than enough to cover the cost of the competitor s party. The show was very full, with all rings in use for the full 2 ½ days of the show, There were 189 horses and 432 rides down center line, There were 66 FEI rides and we had the largest Young Horse Selection Trial classes in the country, with horses coming as far away as Florida. Stabling was more than full, and the Loudoun Therapeutic Riding Foundation graciously allowed us to use their stalls. The entire staff of Morven Park was very responsive and worked hard to make the facility look especially good for this important show. Membership: We currently have 363 members, 30 behind where we were last year at this time. We have 22 Junior and 341 senior members. We have 81 new members and 282 renewals. We had a 40% positive response to the e-mail we sent in February to last year s members who had not renewed. VADA News: VADA made a $10,000 donation to the Virginia Horse Center. In return, the show office will be named in VADA s honor. The Horse Center will also sponsor the competitor s party at the Fall Final s. VADA is also considering selecting a charity to be the recipient of the proceeds of the Chapter baskets auctioned off at the VADA awards luncheon. More discussion on this topic will take place at the next VN meeting (July11th) and at a VADA meeting in July. The meeting was adjourned at 9:10PM. Respectfully submitted, Michelle King (filling in for Diann Landau) Upcoming events: The Breed Show prize list will be submitted to USEF and USDF soon. Right now, we have 3 IBC classes (Individual Breed Classes) Hannoverian, Oldenburg & Andalusian/Lusitano. We would love to get more sponsored. We are doing pretty well with volunteers, but still need scorers and runners. We are also starting to get volunteers for the Youth Team show, but still need more. We will send out an e-blast, reminding people that this is a great opportunity for members to volunteer without interfering with their showing. Also, for the Youth Team show, volunteers can get VADA (State) volunteer credit, which is necessary to be eligible for VADA year end awards. We will have a licensed show committee meeting soon; Alison will work via e-mail to schedule it. The June schooling show at Compass Rose is very full with over 60 riders and 2 rings, one large and one small (for Intro and some training rides.) There is still a need for additional volunteers, including for ring set-up on Friday. Entries for the August schooling show at Looking Glass Farm are starting to come in and it is expected that the show will fill before the closing date. 3
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2011 VADA/Nova Schooling Shows Show Date: August 13, 2011 Opening Date: June 13, 2011 Entry Due: August 1, 2011 Place: Looking Glass Farm, Hamilton, VA Manager: Dilly Jackson Secretary: Alison Head 304-283-6959 38595 Purple Martin Lane mandrakefarm@gmail.com Hamilton, VA 20158 540-338-7810 lookingglassfarm@mac.com Judge: Debbie Bowman, L graduate Directions: From Rt.7 W: Exit at Rt 9 (Charlestown), right off ramp. Go Past Rt 704 (approx. 4.5 miles), continue to left turn on Rt 738 (Hampton Rd), go approx. 1 mile to top of hill, go left on Purple Martin Lane. Go past indoor and follow signs for parking. From Rt 7 E: Exit at Purcelville, take Rt 287 N toward Lovettsville; cross under 7, take right on Rt 711 (Piggott Bottom Road); at intersection, go straight (becomes Rt 738 Hampton Rd); take next right on Purple Martin Lane. This is the best route for big rigs. Phone # to reach management team on the day of the show only: 540-729-4847 Tests offered: Intro through Grand Prix, Para-Equestrian, MFS Training through Grand Prix, Pas de Deux, USEA Eventing Show Date: September 17, 2011 Opening Date: July 17, 2011 Entry Due: September 6, 2011 Place: Homestead Farm, Catlett, VA Manager: Patty Knight Secretary: Barbara Zulick 540-253-5472 7713 Baird Court darkhorsefive@gmail.com Lorton, VA 22079 703-339-0570 jbzulick@cox.net Judge: Carolyn Dilly Jackson L Graduate Directions: From Fairfax: Route 66 West, take exit 44/234 South, PW Parkway toward Manassas/ Dumfries. Continue to exit on right for Rte. 28 south/rte. 17. Follow Rte. 28 for 7 miles (through Nokesville); turn right onto Rte. 605/Fauquier Drive. In approximately 1.5 miles, turn left onto Burwell Rd. In 1.1 mile, turn right into gravel driveway for farm (will see white fencing). From Culpeper: From Rte. 29 north, turn right onto Rte. 28 north/catlett Rd. Continue 11.1 miles, then turn left at light in Catlett onto Old Dumfries Road. Continue.7 miles and make slight right onto Burwell Rd. Continue 1.8 miles, turn left into second gravel driveway for farm (will see white fencing). Do not use first driveway as that is for private home. Phone # to reach management team on the day of the show only: 540-905-9403 Tests offered: Intro through Grand Prix, Para-Equestrian, MFS Training through Grand Prix, Pas de Deux, USEA Eventing 5
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To all the volunteers for the June Licensed show.. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! We received many compliments from both judges and competitors about the quality of our volunteers. Way to go!!!!!!!! Candy Allen Larry Allen Libby Arnold Sandy Arnold Abby Bauer Hannah Bauer Kathy Bennett Laura Berne Heidi Berry Gary Binder Jeanne Binder Wendy Breeden Malena Brisbois Lori Brown Kathy Bruner Cathy Butler Jen Cejpek Bob Clements Anna Cochrane Dan Conant Karen Conk Trish Conk Irene Cromer Kathy Davis Rachel DeMarcus Trish DeRosa Darcy Farley Robin Floyd Kelly Foltman Melinda Freckleton Jan Garlitz Jennifer Gerber Jacqui Gerhard Anna Gibson Sarah Gimont Kathleen Giusti Megan Giusti Anne Harrington Jacki Holland Judy Humphrey Melissa Humphrey Laura Hurst Lori Kaminski Al King Sheli King Christiana Knight Patty Knight BJ Lachner Diann Landau Terry Lockhart Kate McPartlan Vicki Middleton Angela Minnick Don Minnick Laurel Minnick Pat Moore Ed Morris Karoline Morris Peyton Morris Nancy Noble Melissa Palmer Barb Pickering Barbara Pratt Alice Quinn Kathleen Ramey Maryann Reichel Marline Riehle Maria Ross Suzanne Schardein Marianne Schillings Lisa Schmidt Cathy Scholten Laura Serkes Jenny Spain Nancy Stover Sally Summerall Bev Thomas Elizabeth Thorsey Rebecca Woodward-Davis The Management Team Show Manager- Asst. Show Manager - Show Secretary- Asst. Show Secretary- Stable Manager- Volunteer Recruiter - Volunteer Manager- Sponsors/Awards- Dianne Boyd Michelle King Bettina Longaker Alison Douglas Dilly Jackson Donna Gatchell Michelle Lachner Alison Head/ Sheli King 7
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The June Licensed show was a smashing success, due in part to the generosity of our sponsors. To both these individuals and businesses-we sincerely thank you! Antares Attwood Equestrian Surfaces Beale Springs Farm/ Thora Pollack Bright Moon Farm Canaan Ranch / Melanie Pai Compass Rose Farm Patti Geyer Crosiadore Farm/ Nancy Holowesko Dressage Daily/Mary Phelps Dunthorpe Farm Equine Services, PLLC/ Kelly Foltman DVM Finish Line Hassler Dressage Haymarket Vet Armani & Calvin King Kingland Farm Michelle Lachner Loudoun Therapeutic Riding Foundation Markel Equine Insurance Mary Kay/ Marianne Schillings Kate McPartlan Morven Park Parade Field Farm/Lauren Dearlove Pics of You Barbara and Doug Pickering Barbara Pratt Riverside Equestrian Center/ Terry Smith Ryland Knoll Farm/Emmett Turner Sidelines/ Ann Reilly Solstice Equine/ Dr. Mia Lee Sporthorse UK/ Donna Gatchell Sprieser Sporthorses/ Lauren Sprieser Sunnybrook Farm United States Equestrian Federation VTO Saddlery 9
Quantico Riding Club 2011 DRESSAGE SCHOOLING SHOW SERIES Quantico Marine Corps Base 1792 Purvis Road Quantico, VA www.quanticoridingclub.com OPENING DATE FOR ALL SHOWS: January 1, 2011 SHOW DATES: 4/2 5/7 6/11 7/9 8/27 CLOSING DATES: 3/26 4/30 6/4 7/2 8/20 Judges: Aviva Nebesky, L Jennifer Moran, L Jan Garlitz, L Lauren Sprieser TBD *Please include current Coggins & payment(s). * * Manager: Secretary: Nancy Kapitan, 703-398-9262, nkapitan@yahoo.com Anna Mitchell, 4072 Sapling Way, Triangle, VA 22712, 540-630-2628, qrchorseshow@gmail.com Fees: $20 (military+dependents) $25 (non-military) $5 office fee Checks: Make check payable to Quantico Riding Club Classes: Intro Levels, Training 1-3, USEA tests. Gaited horses welcome. Other Info: SMALL ARENA. Warm-up arena. Civilians are welcomed. Allow extra time in case of high security. Must present driver s license to military police. Year End Awards series. Concession stand available. See website www.quanticoridingclub.com for entry form, directions and times Prize list and entry form are also on the VADA/Nova web site: www.vadanova.org 10
Our July Member of the Month is Lise Katz. Lise started riding at the age of 6 and was a long-time member Member of the Month of the USPC in Pennsylvania. She earned her B rating through the USPC and evented through the Preliminary level. At the age of 18, Lise was a working student for Dressage rider Lorinda Lende and then went off to college, with her horse, Chrissy, to the University of Wisconsin. Lise later retired Chrissy (who is now 33 years old) and moved to Manhattan. After four years in the city and away from horses, Lise missed riding and decided it was time to move to northern Virginia. Shortly after moving, Lise purchased In Like Finn, a very green, registered TB/Paint gelding that was originally bred for barrel racing. Lise works at Freddie Mac as a project manager in Human Resource Information Systems. In between work and driving up and down Rt. 66 she rides and trains with coach Donna Gatchell. Finn and Lise are currently competing at the 3 rd and 4 th levels of dressage. In 2010 Lise and Finn were the 3rd Level Schooling Show Champions at the VADA/Nova Championship Schooling show last November. Lise most enjoys being a ring steward because it is where she can be a part of the action, watch the rides and interact with the competitors. It is a great opportunity to learn by simply watching. Lise and Finn 11
Willow Way Riding Stables 2011 DRESSAGE SCHOOLING SHOW SERIES 1600 Loudoun Drive, Haymarket, VA www.willowwayridingstables.com OPENING DATE FOR ALL SHOWS: January 1, 2011 SHOW DATES: 7/9 10/29* CLOSING DATES: 7/1 10/22 Judges: Jessie Ginsburg, L graduate Jocelyn Pearson, L graduate *Please include current Coggins & payment(s). * * Manager: Jennifer Moran, 703-999-8040 Secretary: Jen Moran, 1600 Loudoun Drive, Haymarket, VA 20169, 703-999-8040, jennifermoran@willowwayridingstables.com Fees: $30/test $10 post entry fee Checks: Make check payable to Willow Way Riding Stables Classes: Intro through FEI, USEF and FEI freestyle *October 29, show will have special Halloween costume contest prizes. See website for more details. Other info: NO DOGS ALLOWED. Hard hats required. Refreshments available. Large grass warmup area as well as grass round pen for lunging. Ring is bluestone base with riversand. Entries must be complete with show form, current coggins and fees. Times available on website at www.willowwayridingstables.com after 5pm on the Wed. prior to the show or call the secretary. NO DOGS. NO EXCEPTIONS. Awards: High score and reserve at each show (excluding Intro). Series high score awards and prizes (participate in two or more shows). For entry form and directions, see the web site www.willowwayridingstables.com Entry form also available on the VADA/Nova web site: www.vadanova.org (see calendar page) Boarding at Bright Moon Farm Located near Winchester, VA Minutes from Rts. 81, 7 and 50 Indoor and outdoor rings Trails Monthly Dressage Clinics w/fei Rider 12 x 12 stalls w/ fans Wash stall w/ hot and cold water Tack room for boarders w/ heat and AC $450/month Horses for Sale See website for details visit www.brightmooneventing.com 571-296-1949 karen@brightmooneventing.com 12
Show season is only half over and your help is still needed for a number of shows VADA/Nova Volunteers Contact Donna Gatchell at sporthorseuk@patriot.net or 703-303-3446 if you can help at any of the following shows, all at Morven Park: Youth Team Competition July 23-24 for which you may earn either VADA hours or VADA/Nova hours July 30 and 31 Summer Breed shows I and II September 10-11 Autumn I For schooling shows, contact the show manager listed on the individual prize lists. We have two shows coming up: Aug 13 at Looking Glass Farm Manager Dilly Jackson 304-283-6959 mandrakefarm@gmail.com Sept 17 at Homestead Farm Manager Patty Knight 540-253-5472 darkhorsefive@gmail.com For volunteering you will receive: VADA/Nova Volunteer Hours, Volunteer Bucks, breakfast, lunch, a gift, and of course our thanks!! We couldn t run our shows without the generous support of our volunteer army We appreciate your time and effort! 13
Looking Glass Farm 2011 DRESSAGE SCHOOLING SHOW SERIES 38595 Purple Martin Lane Hamilton, VA www.lgfsporthorses.com SHOW DATES: 6/11 6/12 8/14 CLOSING DATES: 6/6 6/6 8/8 Judges: Sally O Conner (S) Betty Thorpe (r) Jaralyn Finn (L graduate) * *Please include current Coggins & payment(s). * * Manager: Alison Head, 540-729-4847 Secretary: Alison Head, 38595 Purple Martin Lane, Hamilton, VA 20158, lookingglassfarm@mac.com Fees: $30/test $10 post entry fee $25 Non-competing horse (must bring Coggins) Checks: Make check payable to Looking Glass Farm Classes: Intro through FEI, USEF and FEI freestyle, USEA Event tests Other info: NO DOGS ALLOWED, NO EXCEPTIONS. Approved safety helmets required when mounted. Food will be available. Indoor arena and ample grass areas for warm-up. Standard size arena with excellent sand footing for competition. Times available on website www.lgfsporthorses.com the Wednesday prior to the show; directions also on web site. Awards: Jr. and Sr. High Score awards at each show (excluding Intro). Series high score awards and prizes (attend two or more shows, highest average score). For entry form and directions, see the web site www.lgfsporthorses.com Entry form also available on the VADA/Nova web site: www.vadanova.org (see calendar page) 14 www.homesteadhorses.com Catlett, VA Congratulations to our high score winners at the first two schooling shows: May 22, 2011 High Score Bob Clements on Wrocky Reserve Donna Gatchell on Romolus June 11, 2011 High Score Andrea Martens on Voodoo Reserve Susan Watters on Decoupage We look forward to seeing everyone at the last show in the series on October 9, 2011. See the website for more information www.homesteadhorses.com
The Best Hundred Dollars I Ever Spent by Trish Conk I'm genetically disposed as a non-shopper. I really don't like going to stores, malls, and even the grocery store requires an act of discipline (the family has to eat). A friend once described with enthusiasm a shopping trip to Trader Joes. I'm thinking, "Now when does that start to be fun?" Then there are tack shops and true confession. When I go in a tack shop, I almost have a case of "the vapors" and need to put a cold cloth on my head. I love tack shops, sales at tack shops, and buying for my horse. However, since I'm currently not printing money in the basement, I must choose wisely where to spend. Once when commenting on a particular horse item as "the best $100 I ever spent," a friend said I should write these down since I use that phrase a lot. So here they are, sans brand names. These products are made by several manufacturers. 1) California Blanket. This blanket has 100 grams of fill. There are several of these on the market. It is between a sheet and a medium. Haven't found anything more useful in blanketing my horse. Perfect for layering. About $115. 2) Rubber boots. These are based on the old Wellingtons (which are still sold). They support the foot, keep you warm and dry in the mud and snow, easy to put on and off. I paid $90 but looking in the catalogs, the price is up. Several choices. 3) Three step mounting block. Even the most vertically challenged can successfully mount from these. Why spend $65 on a two step? Three step is about $90-$115 4) Water containers. If you have hauled a full bucket of water at a horse show, you know you will never do that again. Water containers run 5-6 gallons each and are sold at Wal-Mart or any place where you get camping equipment. About $12 each. We'll call this the best $24 I ever spent. I bought two. 5) Muck bucket cart. This is kind of like the bucket of water. Hauling (dragging) a full muck bucket is literally a once in a lifetime experience. You won't do it again. Like water containers, a cart benefits those who lesson, clinic, or show away from home. It s $40-$80 depending on how fancy you want it. 6) Extra helmets. Now that we have our own farm and my daughter teaches, we are very focused on safety. We require certified helmets for all riders at all times while mounted. I found certified schooling helmets for $28. They can adjust to 3 different sizes. I bought two and now have a range of 6 sizes. They're not fancy but we're covered in case a helmet is forgotten or we have visitors. Two helmets are about $60. There they are! These are products where I truly got a bang for my buck and money was well spent. They have made my life easier. 15
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Looking Glass Farm Need a new horse? We have a special group of young horses for sale from weanlings to 5 year olds well started under saddle. Sired by Ruffian, Tantris and Calhambeque. Priced to sell. Call or email for more information or visit www.lgfsporthorses.com 540-729-4847 Next schooling show SUNDAY AUGUST 14. Spots still open New for August - working equitation demo and tests. More info coming soon. 17
It s not too early to start thinking about year-end awards. What you say? It s not even July!!! Don t wait until the last minute and find that you don t have the required number of scores. We still have half a show season left so plan your shows now. Check pages 24-41 in your Greenbook so that you have all the information at your fingertips Remember, you also need volunteer hours to be eligible for awards. If you haven t volunteered yet, see page 13 in this issue for some volunteer opportunities. Questions? Feel free to contact Barb Pickering at goldenmorgan@verizon.net or 703-754-8506 MARY FLOOD USDF CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR/TRAINER AT WILDFIRE FARM LOVETTSVILLE, VIRGINIA IN NORTHERN VA, CONVIENENT TO DC AND MD 540-882-4741 www.wildfirefarm.com maryflood@aol.com CORRECT CLASSICAL TRAINING FOR THE ADULT AMATEUR, YOUNG RIDER, AND COMPETITOR (photo by Jorden Koepke) YOU WILL WORK WITH AN EXPERIENCED EXPERT 18
VADA Board Meeting Minutes Wednesday May 11, 2011 Via teleconference Board Members Present: : Alison Douglas (Central), Tina Longaker (Charlottesville), Sheli King (NOVA), Jane Palmer (ShenVADA), Robyn Nunnally (SVDA), Alison Head (NOVA), Tracey Smith-Oliver (SWAVADA), Jessie Ginsburg (NOVA), Beth Rippel (SVDA), Catherine Kern (Charlottesville), Becky Paquet (Nevada), Judith Harroun-Lord (ShenVADA), Meredith McGrath (SWAVDA), Lea Ann Hansen (Central), Angela Stanaway (NEVADA) Other Members: Dianne Boyd (NOVA) The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Minutes from the last two meetings were read and corrected as follows: Minutes from the 4/21 meeting were corrected to reflect that the proposed clinic is the USDF clinic, not the VADA clinic. Minutes from the 3/17 meeting were approved as submitted. Treasurer s Report: Combined balances in the bank accounts - $131,158 The Linda Zang clinic expenses/deposits are not reflected in the above balance. Jessie is going to contact Wachovia regarding the fees being charged on the accounts. Regarding the University Credit at the Zang clinic, only auditors had to pay, not judges and we charged both. Jessie made a motion that overpayments be handled as a donation and Alison Douglas seconded it. It passed unanimously passed. Gardy Bloemers wrote a very nice article about the clinic for the VA Horse Journal. Chapters may use it in their newsletters as well. The clinic was well received and had a good turnout. Fall Show: The first grant of $500 has been submitted to USDF. Zazus will once again cater volunteer food. The wine & cheese party will be on Friday night and the Doggy Costume Contest will be on Saturday night. Vendors will be asked to do a dessert on the concourse to encourage traffic to their booths. Chapters will get credit for sponsoring the breakfast cart even though VADA pays for it and chapter members are encouraged to solicit donations from their local sponsors. Chapter Baskets at the Awards Banquet: Lea Ann Hansen has agreed to be the point person regarding our selection of a 501 3 to donate the funds from the auction of the baskets. Chapters need to solicit ideas from their members in their June newsletters and have suggestion to Lea Ann by July 15 th. Membership: Beth reported that we currently have 724 members. Awards Banquet in 2012: Jessie is the point person to contact regarding ideas for awards for next year. Other venues are also being considered in the Louisa-Gordonsville area. Shenandoah Gordonsville Crossing Resort was one idea mentioned as well as Virginia Crossing Resort in Glenn Allen. Dressage Rings: We need to have 7 rings for the fall show. We can use the 3 rings that the horse center owns plus the two that we own, and borrow one from Central, leaving one ring needing to be purchased. Sheli made the motion that we purchase a trailer, pick up truck ring, letters and spare parts. Alison Head seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. VADA clinic in 2013: The East Complex at the Horse Center in Lexington is available 3-29 thru 3-31 in 2013. Sheli made a motion that was seconded by Alison Head that we book the complex and hire Anne Gribbons as the clinician. The motion was passed unanimously. Nancy Lowey will co-ordinate and Tina will handle the contract with Anne. Adult Camp 2012: Tina and Alison Douglas will be working to see if it s still a possibility. Chapter Updates: NOVA- Eastern Young Horse Selection trials at the June show at Morven. Charlottesville- Bruno Greber clinic July 9 th - contact Gardy for more info ShenVADA- Kassie Barteau clinic was successful NEVADA- had one successful schooling show and will be having another one The next teleconference will be held on June 15th at 8:00 pm. The meeting was adjourned at 9:36 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Alison Douglas 19
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR 2011 July 23-24 Always check the web site: www.vadanova.org for any changes or corrections Licensed and Special Shows USDF/Youth Team Competition, Morven Park July 30 VADA/Nova Summer 1 Breed Show, Morven Park Lori Kaminski 410-398-1740 lori_kaminski@verizon.net July 31 VADA/Nova Summer II Breed Show, Morven Park Lori Kaminski 410-398-1740 lori_kaminski@verizon.net Oct 16 Compass Rose, Haymarket, VA Judy Grass 703-620-4923 grass@ccr.org Oct 29 Evergreen Farm, Berryville, VA Pam Dors 540-955-0529 evergreendors@juno.com Nov. 5 VADA/Nova Championship Schooling Show, Morven Park Sheli King 540-338-7362 amking91@verizon.net * VADA/Nova sponsored activities are in bold print Sept 10,11 VADA/Nova Autumn Dressage, Morven Park Dianne Boyd 703-850-9704 greyhorse11@gmail.com Schooling Shows July 9 Quantico Riding Club, Quantico, VA Anna Mitchell 540-630-2628 qrchorseshow@gmail.com July 9 Willow Way Riding Stables, Haymarket, VA Jen Moran 703-999-8040 jenifermoran@willowwayridingstables.com July 23 Evergreen Farm, Berryville, VA Pam Dors 540-955-0529 evergreendors@juno.com Aug. 13 VADA/Nova, Looking Glass Farm, Hamilton, VA Alison Head 540-338-7810 lookingglassfarm@mac.com Aug. 13 Evergreen Farm, Berryville, VA Pam Dors 540-955-0529 evergreendors@juno.com Aug. 14 Looking Glass Farm, Hamilton, VA Alison Head 540-338-7810 lookingglassfarm@mac.com Aug. 27 Quantico Riding Club, Quantico, VA Anna Mitchell 540-630-2628 qrchorseshow@gmail.com Sept. 3 Evergreen Farm, Berryville, VA Pam Dors 540-955-0529 evergreendors@juno.com Sept. 17 VADA/Nova, Homestead, Catlett, VA Barbara Zulick 703-339-0570 jbzulick@cox.net Oct. 8 Kingland Farm, Lovettsville, VA Holly Wilmoth 540-539-0181 hwilmoth@mindspring.com Oct. 9 Homestead Farm, Catlett, VA Robin Dannels 540-439-0994 reigndear01@aol.com Oct 10 Willow Way Riding Stables, Haymarket, VA Jen Moran 703-999-8040 jenifermoran@willowwayridingstables.com Oct. 15 VADA/Nova, Compass Rose, Haymarket, VA Candy Allen 703-753-8430 zues10@aol.com The new judge s stand, built by B and D Builders 22
MISCELLANEOUS Test Mares Needed: Frozen semen for imported Lipizzan Neapolitano Samira VI Sire elite stallion at Stud Lipica. Foal can be registered part-bred Lipizzan. Mare owner pays shipping/container deposit (if needed) and mare s vet costs. Kathleen Donnelly 304-724-1286 info@touchstoneacres.com (8,11) Board near Purcellville, VA: 3 stalls avail. at private dressage barn. 16 acres, 12x12 stalls, outdoor sand arena, 60 round pen, broodmares, lay-ups youngsters or vacation board. $250-$450. 540-338-4506 hollandjacki8@gmail.com (8,11) HORSES FOR SALE OR LEASE Procreate: 13 yo TB. Geld, 16.1h, gray. Already successful in new dressage career. Scoring 65% at 1st lvl. Good natured, clips, loads, trail rides. Needs loving forever home. See www.brightmooneventing.com for pics and info or call 571-296-1949 (7,11) SADDLES FOR SALE Passier PS Baum Dressage: 16.5, brown, med. tree, good cond. w/ 58 leathers. $300 obo. torrey.r.wilkinson@gmail.com 919-210-3132 (8,11) Stubben Juventis Dressage: 17, med. tree, black w/ burgundy trim. Very attractive, comfortable, specifically designed for junior rider. Ex. cond. Matching youth leathers, 22 girth included. $800. 703-771-0955 Email for pics ms.mckitrick@verizon.net (7,11) Boarding: Haymarket, VA. 1 stall avail., full size ring, lights, auto waterers, small paddock turn-out, trails, cross country, shower, training, lessons by Silver Medalist, USDF L Grad. Jen 703-999-8040 www.willowwayridingstables.com (7,11) Weather Lea Warmbloods has opening for boarding in Leesburg. Facility includes indoor, regulation outdoor, viewing room, tackroom w/ lockers, wash stalls, acreage to hack out. Dressage training/lessons avail. Quiet environment. $700/mo 540-454-3393 thattler@mindspring.com (8,11) Part time barn help/groom wanted. Small, private dressage barn in Purcellville/ Middleburg area. Must have experience, be reliable, enjoy working w/ horses. Approx. 20hrs/week, $12/hr or trade for lessons/ boarding. Melissa: 540-338-1421 melissa@echohillfarm.net (7,11) Pics Of www.picsofyou.com You Photographer John Robinson 1998 Cotner: 2-horse w/ ramp, alum. skin. Custom made summer doors for above ramp. Lg area in front of horses for tack trunk, supplies. Floor/tires all in good cond. $4K. Jenny: baymoon85@hotmail.com or 703-400-7209. Email for pics (7,11) 23
VADA/NOVA.Inc. Newsletter Editor Barbara Pickering PO Box 354 Haymarket, VA 20168-0354 JULY VADA/Nova Member Upcoming Events July 23-24 Youth Team Competition at Morven Park July 30 & 31 VADA/Nova Summer Breed shows at Morven Park August 13 VADA/Nova Schooling show at Looking Glass Farm photo by Pics of You 24