Northwest Arkansas Dressage Club 2016 Show Season Omnibus 2016 NWADC Board of Directors President: Beverly Bartley Vice President: Deanne Mayer Secretary: Dee Dee Moore Treasurer: Pati Murdock Show Committee Volunteers Deanne Mayer Shelby Bradley Emily Needham Laura McKenzie NWADC 2016 Show and Clinic Schedule June 25th 2016 ~ NWADC Junior Dressage Show September 23-25th ~ NWADC 3 Day Dressage Clinic October 29th 2016 ~ Dressage Show III Membership Meeting Schedule May 19th July 21st September 15th At the Equestrian Connection in Rogers, AR Lissa Kelly DeeDee Moore Education Committee Chair: Kelly Howe The Northwest Arkansas Dressage Club was founded in 2005 by a small group of dressage enthusiasts spread throughout Northwest Arkansas. We have held several shows, clinics, workshops, and events and hope to continue to do so in the future. This club was founded to enhance the sport of dressage in Northwest Arkansas and encourage participation and education for everyone no matter the skill level of the horse or rider.
Northwest Arkansas Dressage Club Show Rules & Guidlines Page 2 1. USDF/USEF 2015 dressage tests will be used. The walk test, and the two Prix Caprilli test may be found on the NWADC website. Western Dressage Tests used will be the USEF/WDAA western dressage tests. Gaited Dressage: will use the USEF/WDAA western dressage tests. 2. Each show will have a Feature class offered only at that show. June: Prix Caprilli; and November: Musical freestyle. 3. Tack and equipment must follow USEF guidelines. Rules can be found online at www.usef.org. 4. Decisions of the show manager are final. 5. Riders should be neatly attired (no T-shirts or tank tops). Breeches, jodhpurs, or riding pants may be worn. Boots with heels must be worn. 6. All riders are required to wear ASTM/SEI protective headgear when mounted on the NWADC show grounds. 7. Classes will all run consecutively that is, the show will start with Intro and all Intro entrants will ride before the show moves on to Training. 8. A one year negative coggins is REQUIRED and will be need with entry forms and may be asked to present at the show grounds. 9. No dogs allowed on show grounds. Courtesy and Sportsmanship are expected and required from all participants and volunteers at NWADC functions. Become a member of NWADC Membership forms are available at nwadressage.wordpress.com Individual Member: $15.00 Junior Member: $10.00 Family Membership: $20.00 Membership forms and fees may be mailed to individuals or request a Paypal invoice by emailing your completed membership form to nwadressage@yahoo.com Best of Luck to All Competitors
Page 3 Show Awards Show Champion and Reserve Champion will be awarded at each level (Intro, Training, First, and Second+) for Junior and Adult divisions with a minimum of 3 participants at that level and division. Placings are determined by 2 highest scores in the level and division. Champion will be awarded to the highest score and Reserve Champion will be awarded to the second highest score. Champion and Reserve Champion will be 2 different horse/ rider combinations. In the case, of the same horse/rider combination having the highest 2 scores, the next highest score by a different horse/rider combination will be awarded reserve champion. The decision of show management is final. Turnout Award Sponsored by the Equestrian Connection, one gift certificate will be awarded for the best turned out rider/horse combination for each show. No separate entry will be required, all entrants will be judged. Gift certificate will be awarded at the end of the show. USEF Rider Tests Incentive One $25 Equestrian Connection gift certificate will be awarded to the highest scoring USEF Rider Test at each show. The horse is the best judge of a good rider, not the spectator. If the horse has a high opinion of the rider, he will let himself be guided, if not, he will resist. ~Nuno Oliveira
Northwest Arkansas Dressage Club Page 4 NWADC Dressage Show II May 14th 2016 Judge: Marie Maloney (L) Venue: Manuel Farm, Gravette, AR NWADC Junior Dressage Show June 25th 2016 Judge: Sherry Guess (L) Venue: Laurel Manor - Centerton, AR Laurel Manor Equestrian Center Registration closes Friday, June 17th NWADC Dressage Show III October 29th 2016 Judge: Julie Farmer (L) Venue: Blue Bend Farm, MO Registration closes Friday, Oct 21st THANK YOU MARGARET HART for being a SHOW SPONSOR Faithful Friends Animal Clinic 5497 S Champions Drive, Rogers AR 72758 479-636-7387 Dr. Dee Dee Moore, DVM
3 Day Dressage Clinic Sept 23-25th Page 5 Willow Springs Ranch, Prairie Grove, AR Timeline April 5: Registration opens (50% deposit due with registration) August 2: Registration closed- clinic is limited to the first 16 riders September 1: Remaining balance due September 22: arrive at Willow Spring Ranch 5:00pm-7:00pm to settle horse in for the night September 23-25: 3 days of riding and learning! Instructors: Claudia Misner-Coley grew up and trained in Germany until 1991, when she came to the United States. As an active FEI competitor, she has earned her USDF Bronze Silver and metals; graduated from the USDF L program with distinction; and earned her USDF instructor certification. Although she is based out of Springfield, MO, Claudia often travels to the NWA to give clinics. To continue her own education, she attends symposiums, workshops and rides in clinics. Claudia s focus on correct aids and balance for the rider and the horse being ridden from back to front have turned out many accomplished riders and horses. To read more about Claudia, see: www.claudiamisnerdressage.com Debbie Hubbard has been the head trainer at Lake St. Louis Stables (in Lake St. Louis, MO) since 1990. Debbie has successfully competed at the FEI level, including winning the 2004 USDF Region 4 Championship for Intermediate II and Grand Prix. She has earned her USDF Silver and Gold metals. In addition to dressage, Debbie has shown hunters, jumpers and saddle seat; and has experience working with foxhunters, western pleasure and race horses. To read more about Debbie, see www.lakestlouisstables.com Fees: Participants: NWADC members fee $500.00 (non-member fee $515) includes: - 2 lessons a day (structure of the lessons TBD based on number of riders) - Dinner Thursday-Saturday - Evening lectures/demonstrations Friday and Saturday nights - Arena stall (limited barn stalls available for extra fee) with 2 bags of shavings (The arena stalls are very much like the temporary stalls that you would see at shows For an extra fee, there are traditional barn stalls available a short walk from the arena). Auditors: NWADC members $15/day (non-members $20/day) includes all lessons & evening lecture/demo (add $10 a day for dinner) You will need to make your own (human) overnight arrangements. There will be a club member staying at the ranch overnight to keep an eye on the horses. There are RV hookups (electricity and water) at the ranch that you can rent for $25/night. Please contact Kelly Howe at: Kelly.L.Howe@gmail.com (preferred) or 315-430-1748 Riding for ALL ages! Lessons focus on Developing a balanced and independent seat Correct aids Horsemanship And FUN! Each lesson is tailored to the individual s goals, skills, and level of development School horses are available.. Lessons ~ Training ~ Boarding
Dressage Competition Page 8 Each horse competes individually at each level. Each level has several tests that involve variations of patterns of the same movements for that level. Tests involve movements based on the level of competency required by the horse and rider. Movements for each level are prerequisites for the next level. For example, if your horse cannot perform a 20 meter trot circle, as required in Training Level, he should not be ridden on a 10 meter circle, which is smaller and more difficult and which is required at the Second Level. Every test has an associated score sheet created with a series of boxes, where the judge assigns a score and often a comment for the movement performed. There are also five marks given at the end of each test called the Collective Marks: Gaits, Submission, Impulsion, Rider s Seat and Position, and Rider's Correct and Effective Use of Aids. Some of the test movements and Collective Marks have coefficients associated with them which means they are worth two times the points assigned. Each movement is scored on a scale of 0 (not performed) to 10 (excellent). Total points for the test are added up and noted as a percent to the total possible number of points for that test. A percentage of 65% or higher is generally thought to mean the horse is ready to move up a level. Score 10 Excellent Performance Level 9 Very good 8 Good 7 Fairly good 6 Satisfactory 5 Marginal 4 Insufficient 3 Fairly bad 2 Bad 1 Very bad 0 Not performed Small Arena 40m x 20m Large Arena 60m x 20m
Northwest Arkansas Dressage Club Page 11 Awards & Achievements Year End Awards programs- To qualify for year end awards, participants must be current club members who have volunteered a minimum of 4 hours at a club activity. Awards will be presented at the year end meeting. Volunteer of the Year award is to recognize a club member who has gone above and beyond to help the club events run smoothly. Performance Certificates are awarded to members how receive 3 scores above 65% at any one level. Awards may be earned in more than one level per year but there must be three scores above 65% at each level. Show Series (High Point) awards were introduced in 2012 to encourage members to participate in multiple NWADC shows during the show season. A award is given to the member who has accumulated the most points at each level at the junior and adult amateur. The points are tallied for specific rider/horse combinations. Show Series Award Rules 1. NWADC members in good standing and meeting the volunteer work hour requirements are eligible for the award. 2. Points are earned for each unique Horse/Rider combination at each level ridden. 3. Horse/Rider combination must have participated and earn points in at least one NWADC sponsored show. 4. Shows that qualify for points are A) NWADC sponsored shows or B) shows sponsored by an NWADC member. 5. To qualify, member sponsored shows must be judged by a minimum of an L graduate and must be advertised on the club s website and facebook page. The show manager must turn in scores and placings to the NWADC show secretary. 6. Points are as follows, 1st place=6pts; 2nd=5pts; 3rd=4pts; 4th=3pts; 5th=2pts; 6th=1pt.
2016 Awards Sponsor Page 12 This sponsors has made a donation to help provide all the 2016 awards for our show season! 376 Elk View Lane, Pineville, MO 479-270-3146 Judy Howell, owner Warmblood Sport Horses Boarding Competitive Trail Clinics & More! Northwest Arkansas Dressage Club nwadressage@yahoo.com nwadressage.wordpress.com Find us on Facebook at Northwest Arkansas Dressage Club