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FIVE 2015 MAYHIGHLIGHTSPRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 1 USDF NEWS ................. 3 HDS CLASSIFIED ADS .... 3 HDS SCHOOLING SHOW CALENDAR 4 USEF NEWS 6 CLINICS AND EVENTS 6 HDS IMPORTANT LINKS.. 6 SHOOFLY FARM CDI3* TOP RIDERS 8 SHOOFLY FARM CDI3* DOG COSTUMES 9 HDS 2015 CALENDAR (ONLINE) 11 HDS BOARD INFORMATION 13 USDF & REGION 9 TIMELINE 15 - 17
Collective remarksHOUSTON DRESSAGE SOCIETY Dedicated to furthering the art of dressage through education
May President’s Message
Dear HDS Members,
Many of you may not be aware that HDS plans its shows and events months in advance. The show calendar for 2016 is already firm including show licenses, facility reservations and show official contracts. Because of the long lead times required, it’s often difficult for HDS to make adjustments to shows and events on short notice.
Still, there are some items that can be adapted fairly quickly. This month, the HDS board voted to approve two new initiatives that expand the reach of the HDS community. For the first time in many years, HDS will offer Dressage Sport Horse Breeding (DSHB) classes at the HDS Laborious I show on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015. Horses in these classes are shown in-hand because they are too young to be under saddle. Because breeders have fewer opportunities to show and promote their young horses than in prior years, a core group of breeders worked very hard to help HDS add these classes to the Laborious I show. If successful, HDS will consider offering DSHB classes again next year.
The second initiative is the addition of a Western Dressage test-of-choice championship class at the 2015 HDS Schooling Show Championships as well as a Western Dressage Schooling Show 2015 HDS Year End award. These are in response to a request from a long time schooling show manager who sees opportunity if HDS Western Dressage options are added. Western Dressage 2015 qualifying scores will be tallied retroactively from the start of the competition year.
Good ideas to promote and expand the local dressage community can come from anyone. If you have a suggestion for the HDS board to consider, please contact one of the board members to bring it forward.
Get ready for summer!
Best Regards,
Leslie Rohrer - HDS President
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USDF NEWS:
CLASSIFIED ADS:
NOTE: Ads for the Newsletter and Web must be received by the 15 of the month. Newsletter ads received prior to the 15 of the month will be published in the following month’s issue of the newsletter. Web Ads will be updated once a month. HDS Member ads will be posted for six months. For classified ad in the website or newsletter, send ad info to Susann Glenn ([email protected])
HORSES SERVICES
TACK & EQUIPMENT TRAINING/INSTRUCTION TRAILERS/TRUCKS FACILITIES/PROPERTIES BOARDING
Hassler and Arts to Present the 2015 USDF
Sport Horse Prospect Development Forum: The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased to announce the return of Scott Hassler for the 2015 USDF Sport Horse Prospect Development Forum, presented by Dressage at Devon, a USDF Education Partner. Joining Hassler will be Willy Arts, one of this county's most respected horsemen in the dressage sport horse industry. This year's event will, again, feature a live forum approach and provide a correct, fundamental system for starting sport horse prospects. The program is intended for trainers, owners, and breeders nationwide, with the goal of developing a consistent training foundation for all sport horse prospects as they progress from in-hand to under-saddle, and eventual competition. Read more here
USDF Congratulates 2015 USDF/IDA National Quiz Challenge Winners - The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) would like to congratulate Amanda Arnold, overall winner of the 2015 USDF/IDA National Quiz Challenge held on April 24-26, 2015 at the Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA) Nationals. Amanda, a student at Averett University, scored 100 percent on both the qualifying round and the championship round in the First Level Division of the competition. She was the only student to score 100 perent in both rounds. As the grand prize winner, she will receive a four-week internship at Hilltop Farm, Inc. in Colora, MD. Amanda shared her enthusiasm for the challenge and the internship in saying, “I think the quiz challenge that IDA and
USDF have partnered to produce is an excellent way to introduce more theory into the intercollegiate competition, and the internship at Hilltop is the perfect way to support and encourage competitors in their studies on riding theory. With this internship, I hope to build upon my riding theory with practical experience and I am excited and honored to have this amazing opportunity." Read more here
USDF Launches new Youth Dressage Sport Horse Breeder/Handler Seminar - The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased to announce its partnership with Dressage at Devon to create a new sport horse seminar geared toward youth. This new seminar has been created to familiarize the younger generation with the dressage sport horse industry. The seminar will be held over two days, September 28-29 at Dressage at Devon, and will consist of classroom and practical handling sessions, along with the opportunity to observe competition classes and practice judging. Participation is limited to USDF members between the ages of fourteen and 23, with only twelve spots available. Developed by the USDF Sport Horse Committee, this program is oriented toward youth with an interest in sport horse breeding. We are so excited that Dressage at Devon has offered to help us kick off our first program this fall, to familiarize youth with the breeding and showing of dressage prospects and breeding stock,” stated Kristi Wysocki, USDF Sport Horse Committee Chair. Read more here
New USDF Rider Awards Announced for 2016 - The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) announced today the new Dressage Seat Equitation Rider Awards, to first be awarded in the 2016 competition year. Available to both USDF Participating and Group Members, riding in any division, these awards are designed to recognize riders' achievements in equitation and will be awarded at three levels; Elementary, Accomplished, and Elite. For each level, riders must earn five scores of 65 percent, 72 percent, and 80 percent, respectively. Read more here
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HDS Schooling Show Calendar 2015
DATE BARN CITY JUDGE CONTACT EMAIL SCORES
1/31/2015 Flint Equestrian Richmond Donna Meyer Holly Flint [email protected]
3/7/2015 Topsider Farm College Station Grace Harris Ginni Cifelli [email protected]/15/2015 Sienna Stables Missouri City Diane Rochau Cal Eller [email protected]/22/2015 New Horizon Stables Hockley Leslie Cummings Laura Sartwelle [email protected]/28/2015 Hearthstone Houston Leslie Cummings Rebekah Wesatzke [email protected]/28/2015 Topsider Farm College Station Diane Rochau Ginni Cifelli [email protected]
4/19/2015 New Horizon Stables Hockley Donna Meyer Laura Sartwelle [email protected]/19/2015 Southern Breeze Missouri City Pam Grace Cathy Strobel [email protected]
5/3/2015 Topsider Farm College Station Kim Thompson-Hoblit Ginni Cifelli [email protected] SCORES5/9/2015 Sienna Stables Missouri City Diane Rochau Cal Eller [email protected]
5/10/2015 Sienna Stables Missouri City Leslie Cummings Cal Eller [email protected]/10/2015 Solstice Farms Houston Donna Meyer Jennifer Smith [email protected] SCORES5/16/2015 Hearthstone Houston Kim Thompson-Hoblit Rebekah Wesatzke [email protected]/17/2015 Snowdonia Farms Tomball Leslie Cummings Susan Williams [email protected] SCORES
6/20/2015 Flint Equestrian Richmond Suzan Saylor Holly Flint [email protected]/21/2015 Snowdonia Farms Tomball Julie Berry Susan Williams [email protected]
7/18/2015 Flint Equestrian Richmond TBA Holly Flint [email protected]
9/12/2015 Sienna Stables Missouri City Diane Rochau Cal Eller [email protected]/13/2015 Sienna Stables Missouri City Pam Grace Cal Eller [email protected]/20/2015 Snowdonia Farms Tomball Leslie Cummings Susan Williams [email protected]/26/2015 Topsider Farm College Station Leslie Cummings Ginni Cifelli [email protected]
10/11/2015 Sienna Stables Missouri City Pam Grace Cal Eller [email protected]/24/2015 Hearthstone Houston Richard Howard Rebekah Wesatzke [email protected]/24/2015 Topsider Farm College Station Pam Grace Ginni Cifelli [email protected]/25/2015 Solstice Farms Houston Suzan Saylor Jennifer Smith [email protected]
11/1/2015 New Horizon Stables Hockley Donna Meyer Laura Sartwelle [email protected]
12/5/2015 Solstice Farms Houston Leslie Cummings Jennifer Smith [email protected]/6/2015 New Horizon Stables Hockley TBA Laura Sartwelle [email protected]
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USEF NEWS:
HDS LINKS
Clinics and Events
Juniors
Shows and Results
Volunteers
HDS Calendar
Follow the Foal: Toschufro TT Dressage at Devon 2015 - Each year, Dressage at Devon (DAD) selects a foal to follow on its path to the Breed Show at DAD where hundreds of colts and fillies show each year. Each foal is the product of careful breeding and watchful tending as they, hopefully, grow into champions. This year, we will follow Toschufro TT (Totilas x Baba x Don Schufro), an inquisitive, leggy, bay colt with a white star, born on January 1, 2015. We look forward to seeing Toschufro and hundreds of other foals at Dressage at Devon. The breed division takes place September 29 through October 1. The performance division begins on October 1 and runs through October 4. Look for additional updates on the Dressage at Devon website (www.dressageatdevon.org) as the show draws near. Reserved seating is available online for Dressage at Devon 2015 at www.dressageatdevon.org. Box seats are in demand so, for information as to availability or for group sales, please contact Robbie Kankus at [email protected], [email protected] or 610-358-1919.
Read more here
U.S. Dressage Pan American Games European Squad Have Top Performances at CDI München-Riem - The U.S. Dressage Pan American Games European Squad produced dominant results over the weekend in their first Observation Event at CDI München-Riem, in Munich, Germany. With eight Squad combinations competing at each level of the competition, the U.S. secured wins and top ten placings against strong competition.
Leading off for the U.S. in CDI1* competition was Kim Herslow and her own Rosmarin. Competing for the first time outside the U.S., the pair secured wins in both the Prix St. Georges and Intermediaire I. Winning the Prix St. Georges on a 71.158%, Herslow was followed by Sabine Schut-Kery and Alice Womble’s Sanceo in second on 68.921%, Olivia LaGoy-Weltz and her own Lonoir in fourth on 68.684%, and Kasey Perry and Diane Perry’s Goerklintgaard’s Dublet in fifth on 68.289%. In the Intermediaire I on Friday, the U.S. swept the top three with Herslow and Rosmarin winning on a score of 72.579%, LaGoy-Weltz and Lonoir placing second with 72.368%, and Schut-Kery and Sanceo in third on 70.316%. Perry and Goerklintgaard’s Dublet placed eighth on a score of 66.053%. Read more here
Drugs and Medications Update for 2015 Competition Year - Effective December 1, 2014, and for the 2015 competition year, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has implemented withdrawal practices following Intraarticular Injections and Shockwave Therapy as a result of rule changes passed at the USEF Annual Meeting in January, 2014. For more information see the 2015 Guidelines for Drugs and Medications.
Para-Dressage, Para-Driving and the Paralympic Military Program Highlighted at Carlisle Academy’s Para-Equestrian Pipeline Training Camp May 26-30 - Para-Equestrian Dressage riders, Veterans, and Para-Drivers are looking forward to Carlisle Academy’s Para-Equestrian Pipeline Training Camp scheduled May 26-30, 2015. Carlisle Academy in Lyman, Maine, a Premier Accredited PATH Center and national leader in grassroots development for para-equestrian sports, has been the educational link for developing athletes and coaches. Carlisle along with the United States Para-Equestrian Association (USPEA) and the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) have been developing hands on workshops that address areas such as: training tips, adaptive equipment needs and type of horses needed for high performance competition. Para Pipeline Training Camp for Para-Dressage riders is May 26-30, Para-Dressage Coaches ‘Seminar & Rider Education Day is scheduled for May 27, and Introduction to Para-Driving is May 30, 2015. Carlisle Charitable Foundation, an independently governed 501(c)(3) organization and the Academy’s philanthropic partner, supports para-equestrians who participate in Carlisle’s camps and clinics. A scholarship funding request of $250 in tuition assistance can be made through the “Zoe Fund” for Para-Dressage riders. In addition, USPEA 501(c)(3) is offering tuition reimbursement grants of $250 to those that participate in the Para-Dressage Camp. Para-Drivers interested in participating will be given full tuition, through USEF Para-Driving, for the clinic on May 30. In addition to Para-Dressage and Para-Driving, the Pipeline Training Camp is offering a free Veteran’s Information session on May 27th at 2:30 PM. Read more here
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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE TOP RIDERS
FROM THE SHOOFLY FARM CDI3* AND HDS SPRING CLASSIC I AND II
CDI Leading Athletes Rider Horse Score
CDI Small Tour Fran Kehr Accentuate
CDIAm (Adult Amateur) Leslie Fan DJ Black
CDIYR (Young Rider) Allison Cyprus Madoc Gareth
CDIYH 6 yr old (Young Horse) Endel Ots Samhitas
CDIYH 5 yr old Megan McClay Harano
Hedley Lamberty Award Erica Danque West Zoe 75.682
Winsome Award John Mason Je Ne Sais Quoi 80.87
Calaveras County AA Award Bonnie Canter Finfinella GCF 74.2
Coach Quality Award Lyndon Rife 69.995
Coach Quantity Award Erica West Danque
National Open Champ Erica West Danque Ana Isabellah 75.682National Open Reserve Ashley Bearden Corsican 75.227
National AA Champ Bonnie Canter Finfinella GCF 73.088National AA Reserve Ashlee Watts Hampton 72.692
National JR Champ Jessica Fan Woohoo 72.059National JR Reserve Nicole Rothell Fabrice Firenze 69.545
FEI Open Champ Roxanne Rabun Leganderry 65.789FEI Open Reserve Lynne Jones Inchantress 63.75
FEI AA Champ Celise Eberle Rubato 65.197FEI AA Reserve Terri Sue Wensinger Valentino 62.829
National Open Champ John Mason Je Ne Sais Quoi 80.87National Open Reserve Erika West Danque Ana Isabellah 79.09
National AA Champ Ashlee Watts Hampton 76.15National AA Reserve Vanessa Dunham Watson Diamond Mine 70.68
National JR Champ Nicole Rothell Fabrice Firenze 71.77National JR Reserve Esme Grimshaw Jazzzz 71.59
FEI Open Champ Tiago Ernesto Adagio DC 64.47FEI Open Reserve Audrey Steinbach Presidio 64.08
FEI AA Champ Celise Eberle Rubato 68.55FEI AA Reserve Anartz Chanca WEC's Campione 65.79
Spring Classic I High Point Awards
Spring Classic II High Point Awards
2015 HDS Spring Classic I & II and Shoofly Farm CDI
Rider Awards
Shoofly Farm CDI3* and HDS Spring Classic I and II Dog Costume Contest: Up, Up and Away!
It would be an understatement to say that equestrians love their dogs. They are our devoted companions at home and on the road. Most are delighted to hop in the truck when the trailer is hitched up and head out to keep us company during down-time at shows. Once on the show grounds they wait patiently in aisle-ways and tack stalls while we do our thing. Well, canine attendees at the Shoofly Farm CDI3* and HDS Spring Classic got their chance to share in the fun by participating in a costume contest in keeping with the show’s theme; Up, Up and Away!. They may not have all been thrilled to dress up for our delight, but there sure were some creative and adorable costumes.
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2015 HDS Calendar All shows will be held at GSWEC. Check showsecretary.com for prize lists.
January 17-18, Winter Show I&II, Level 3
February 28- March 1, HDS Symposium
Conrad Schumacher Isabella Farms, Cypress, TX (Houston)
Go to HDS Web site for details
April 11-12, Nutrena/USDF Region 9 AA Clinic Series
Co-Clinicians: Kathy Connelly and Betsy Steiner Windy Knoll Farm, Magnolia, TX
Apply online at USDF.org
April 23-26, Shoofly Farm CDI and Spring Classic I&II,
Level 5
June 6-7, Summer Show I&II, Level 3
August 29-30, Laborious I&II, Level 2
October 8-11, GAIG/USDF Region 9 Championships, SWDC
and HDS Autumn Classic
Level 4
October 26-29, Katy, TX CPEDI3* (para), Level 5
October 30-November 1, 2015 USEF Para Equestrian
Dressage National Championship and
Deep in the Heart of TX I&II, Level 3
December 12-13, HDS Schooling Show Championships
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President
Leslie Rohrer
Vice President
Shannon Eberle
Membership
Karen Peacock
Secretary
Charles Saltzer
Special Events Chair
Patty Sutton
Recognized Shows
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Historian/Recorder
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Advertising/Sponsorship/Vendors
Kim Parker
Treasurer
Jennie Robicheaux
Publications
Malinda Edwards De Mata
Junior/Young Riders
Joanne Patterson
Awards Chair
Susan Heather
Schooling Shows
Jena Tavormina
Education Coordinator
Chris Renne
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USDF & Region 9 Timeline Note: Applications for Region 9 grants and awards are available on the
Region 9 Website: www.usdfregion9.org or contact: [email protected]
January• New GMO officers review the GMO Handbook on the USDF Web site. • GMOs submit an updated list of officers to USDF office, with copy to Regional Director.• Nominations for Region 9 Teaching Excellence Award open for current year. Guidelines
available on Region 9 Website.
February• PM Delegate and Executive Board nominations open. • February 10 – Deadline for competitions - submit completed Regional Championships
Host Site applications to Regional Director. • February 28 - Regional Board- current year regional travel budgets due to Region 9
Treasurer & Regional Director.
March• March 1 – “Riders Declarations of Intent” to qualify for the NAJYRC are due to the USDF
office. March 1 is the final postmark date for ‘Declarations of Intent” to be accepted with a $50 declaration fee. Postmarked declarations of March 2 through April 1st are accepted with a $300 declaration fee.
• End of fiscal year for USDF & Region 9.
April • April 1 – FINAL “Received by” date for the NAJYRC “Declarations of Intent” with fee.• April 15 – Deadline for PM Delegate nominations to the USDF office.• Mid to end of April –USDF Spring Executive Board Meeting.• April 30 – Applications to host a USEF Developing Programs and NAJYRC Qualifying
Event is due to USEF by electronic submission. This is for competitions being held January 1 – December of the next year.
May• Region 9- 2011 Omnibus Advertising Form available on Region 9 Website. Deadline for
Omnibus ads is Sept 17th. • May 1 – Nominations for Hall of Fame and Lifetime Achievement Awards to USDF office.• First week of May – Regional Championship sites announced.• Mid May – NAJYRC Entries in Principle due to USDF office for submission to USEF.
June• June 1 – Online voting for PM delegates goes live on USDF Web site. For a paper ballot,
request through the USDF office.• June 1 - Nominations for the Executive Board (President, Vice President, Secretary,
Treasurer, Regional Directors and At-Large Directors) due to the USDF office. Positions on the Executive Board in which elections are held stagger depending on the year.Nominations may also be made from the floor of the BOG at the Annual Meeting.
• June 1 – USDF Arts Contest opens. Youth & Adult. • Mid June - NAJYRC nominated entries due to USDF office.• End of June – NAJYRC definite entries due to USDF office, including final stabling fees.• June 30 – Deadline to vote for PM delegates on the USDF Web site. Ballot must be
returned to the USDF office, and postmarked no later than June 30.• USEF Rule changes proposed by individuals are due to USEF by June 1, and by
September 1 if submitted by USEF committees or affiliate entities. Official USDF
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proposed rule changes are generally voted on by the Executive Board and channeled to the USEF Dressage Committee.
• GMO Delegate Authorization Forms are mailed to eligible GMOs, to appoint representation for the end of year USDF Convention.
July• All entries for the USDF Arts Contest must be received in the USDF office on or
before July 1.• July 1 - Nominations for Region 9 Teaching Excellence Award close – current year. • July 1 - Region 9 GMO Board Attendee- Regional Grant Application for Summer Meeting
due to RD. Application on: www.usdfregion9.org • End of July – NAJYRC is held. • July 31 - GMO Reports, Regional Board Reports, & Regional Financial updates/ reports
due to Region 9 Director, for inclusion in the Region 9 Summer Meeting packet.
August• Mid to end of August - Region 9 Summer Meeting: http://www.usdfregion9.org/
RegionalBusiness/Reg9Meetings.html • August 1 – Deadline to submit Request for Refund of Multiple GMO dues to the USDF
office. These refund requests can be submitted to USDF April 1 through August 1 of the current membership year.
• August 1 – Deadline to submit All-Breeds declarations to USDF.• August 15 – Deadline for Scholarship application for Youth to attend convention due to
the USDF office. • August 31 – Deadline to submit Ruth Arvanette Memorial Fund Grant Application to the
USDF office.• August 31 – Deadline to submit GMO Newsletter and Web Site Award nominations to
the USDF office. • August 31 – Deadline for GMO and Youth and USDF Volunteer of the Year Award
nominees due to the USDF office.• August 31 – Deadline for GMOs to return GMO Delegate Authorization form, appointing
representation for the BOG meeting at the annual convention. • Motions to amend the Bylaws generally need to be in process no later than August in
order to get through the system. A Bylaw motion to be considered by the BOG needs tobe first submitted to the USDF EB and the Bylaws Committee for comment and review at least 60 days before the BOG General Assembly
September• September 1 – Deadline to submit Region 9 Teaching Excellence Award Applications to
The Dressage Foundation. Applications on: www.usdfregion9.org • September 1 – Deadline to submit GMO rosters and dues in order for GMO members to
count towards GMOs voting strength at the BOG.• September 15 – Deadline to submit Region 9 Horse Person of the Year Nominations to
HPOY Region 9 Chair. Application on: www.usdfregion9.org • September 17th - TD, Judges, L’s, GMO’s, Youth, Jr/ YR, Certified Instructors, SWDC,
TEA, and HPOY pages due to Bruce & Liz for the Region 9 Omnibus.• September 17th – Region 9 Omnibus Ads & Listings due to Bruce & Liz. • September 30 - GMO Board/Delegate Attendee to Convention- Regional Grant
Application to Region 9 Director. Application on: www.usdfregion9.org • USDF National Nominee for the USEF Youth Sportsman Award. (Timeline to be
determined when deadlines are set by USEF)
September 30th: These deadlines are the same from year to year.
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End of USDF competition yearDeadline to apply for Rider Awards and Horse Performance CertificatesDeadline to submit birthday to USDF (required for Jr/YR and Adult Amateur awards)Deadline to declare eligibility for Vintage Cup Awards
October • Check the USEF website for proposed rule changes affecting dressage.• October 15 – Deadline for members to submit to the USDF office, Year-End Award
corrections, and corrections to scores earned in the previous competition year.
November• Region 9 “Horse Person of the Year”, & Region 9 “Teaching Excellence Award” awarded
at the Great American / USDF Regional Championship Show.• November 30 – Deadline for GMOs to submit final GMO roster for the current
membership year. Rosters can be submitted through November 30 for either the current membership year or the following membership year, but must be clearly marked as to
which year the roster applies. • November 30 – End of the USDF membership year. • Region 9 Board – job description updates due to RD, and post on Region 9 Website.
December [End of Nov. - beginning of December – Adequan/USDF Annual Convention]• December 1 – Initial GMO membership roster and matching dues are due in the USDF
office for the following membership year. These are considered late if received after December 1 and late fees will be applied.
• December 1 – GMOs must have their Annual GMO Affiliate Verification Form to the USDF office to remain listed on the USDF Web site.
Throughout the Year• Shows may apply to USDF for: Breeders Championship Series & Final- deadline- at
least 6 months prior to competition. • Shows may apply for: Dover Adult Amateur Medal – 2nd Level – deadline at least 90
days prior to show date.• GMOs may apply for education grants from Dressage Foundation-at least 90 days out:
www.dressagefoundation.org • GMOs may apply for Region 9 Adult or Youth Education Grant- at least 30 days out -
for adult camps; seminars; & symposiums. Applications: www.usdfregion9.org • Application for Adult & Youth Team Competition due to RD & USDF. • Check the USEF Web site for proposed rule changes affecting dressage.• Region 9 Board & GMO Reports, regional business meeting minutes, financial
statements, & updated Region 9 policy & procedures posted on Region 9 Website.
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