february 2014 the rapport
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Inside this issue
2014 ADA Board ......................... 2
2014 ADA Show Schedule ........... 3
2014 ADA Community Events ..... 3
ADA Clinic ................................... 4
2013 Annual Awards Banquet .... 6
Nelly Cooper’s New Book ........... 7
Honoring the School Horse ......... 8
Youth Article ............................... 10
USDF Convention ........................ 11
Year End Awards Guidelines….....12
Awards Registration Form…..…….13
Show Results Form……….…………..14
National USDF Finals................... 15
Judge Licensing ........................... 16
Letter from the President
A s this year's ADA president, I'd like to introduce myself. My husband Michael and I moved to west Michigan 7 years ago. I stay at home and homeschool our two boys – Hunter (8) and Dylan (3). I've been riding since I was a child,
but took 15 years off. I started riding again in 2002 and then I bought my horse, Ar-mani, shortly after we moved here. He was green broke and we've been on a journey together ever since.
This is going to be an exciting year in the ADA. We've got a new website, two new show hosts, and new awards. First, the website: Diane McNulty has done an excep-tional job creating this from scratch! It's beautiful, dy-namic, colorful and informative. She's included plenty of photos taken by Lori Ann Thwing from all of last year's events. You'll want to bookmark this site be-cause all of the newsletters and the omnibus will be posted here. Also, please welcome two new show hosts to the ADA. Laurie Moore from Rivendell Stables and Ruth Deters from Detersmination Farm and Equestrian Center. Both plan on hosting shows in August. We are happy to have them join us and look forward to their shows. If you attended the annual banquet, you heard a little
bit about some new awards that we'll be offering this year. We'll have awards for sen-ior riders, trainers, volunteers, and more. The details will be presented in the omni-bus. I'm excited about the 2014 year for the ADA. I hope to see you at one of our events or shows. Happy riding all! Lynne Lentz
Rapport The The official newsletter of the All Dressage Association
February 2014
Welcome to the revamped ADA newsletter. The new format will be available at the
website and distributed electronically as an Adobe PDF file or in printed form.
Please let us know which version you prefer in order to save the ADA some unneeded
costs.
As always, we welcome any and all ideas or contributions to the Rapport and hope to
make this bi-monthly publication an important vehicle for information related to the All
Dressage Association and the sport of dressage.—Laurie Moore
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2014 ADA Board
Officers Lynne Lentz President [email protected] 616-302-8858
Janine Holmes Vice President, Show Sanctioning, Banquet [email protected]
616-723-4122
Whitney Petersen Secretary, Facebook, Education [email protected] 616-262-9834
Barbara Gering Treasurer [email protected] 616-977-9790
Board Members Diane McNulty Membership, Points, Website [email protected]
616-886-1864
Laurie Moore Newsletter, Education [email protected] 616-889-3219
Kathy Walters Silent Auction
616-334-3219
Barbara Bytwerk Advertising [email protected]
616-638-0237
Maggie Walters (Junior Board Member)
Twitter, Instagram Communications [email protected]
616-334-3219
Barbara Anderson Treasurer In Training, Education, Scholarship [email protected]
616-283-7981
Sarah Van Allsburg Social Media, Facebook, Website Subcommittee, Banquet [email protected]
616-862-5513
Debby Schaefer Omnibus, Education [email protected]
616-822-7701
Katharine Picard Show Sanctioning, Silent Auction [email protected] 616-773-1080
Lori Ann Thwing Art Director, Social Media, Website Subcommittee [email protected] 616-581-9295
Judy Haglund Show Sanctioning [email protected]
616-481-9838
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2014 ADA Show Schedule
Date Location Judge
May 24 Serenity Farm
Byron Center
Shari Wolke (L)
June 14-15 Thomet Stables
Ada
Louise St. Amour (L)
July 19-20 Thomet Stables
Ada
Kerry Petty (L)
July 27 Rivendell Stables
Lowell
Sarah Michaels (S)
August 2 Equine Eden
Belding
Cheri Theis (L)
August 16 Detersmination Equestrian Center Nunica
Douglas Puterbaugh (L)
August 30 Serenity Farm
Byron Center
Nancy Bryant (L)
September 13-14
ADA Annual Show &
Championship Classes
Thomet Stables
Ada
TBA
2014 ADA Community Events
Date Event Location
March 20-23 Spanish Riding School Bereiter
Marius Schreiner Clinic Rivendell Stables
Lowell
April 17 Millbrook Night
“What Not to Wear” - Correct Show Turnout Millbrook Tack Grand Rapids
June 27-28 Emerging Dressage Athlete Program Clinic
Lendon Grey Hampton Green Farm
Fruitport
June 29 Dressage 4 Kids show
Hampton Green Farm
Fruitport
ADA Members, please submit your barn clinic schedules to [email protected] for
publication in future issues
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2013 ANNUAL Awards Banquet
Introduction to Dressage 15 & under Lauren Schaltz amd Organized Chaos High Point Champion: 62.041% High % Champion: 65.62% Introduction to Dressage Adult Amateur Brittany Hunter and HR Starbuck High Point Champion: 66.396% High % Champion: 73.125% Ashley DenHartigh and Briarby Reserve High Point Champion: 65.365% Anna Rillema and Rugged Trust Tee High Point 3rd Place: 63.823% Sarah Van Allsburg and Denali High Point 4th Place: 60.937% Training Level Open Megan Behler and Bailey High Point Champion: 63.436% High % Champion: 67.916% Training Level Junior 15 & under Nicole Steggerda and Remembrance FV High Point Champion: 66.447% Abby Haworth and Something Fishy Reserve High Point Champion: 66.391% High Percentage Champion: 72.038% Emma Tuit and Skipper T. Horse High Point 3rd Place: 63.737% Abigail Liggett and Better Believe It High Point 4th Place: 61.175% Training Level Adult Amateur Sue Casey and Saturday Night Dealer High Point Champion: 69.924% High % Champion: 73.571% Melanie Hillman and Top Hat Boutenniere Reserve High Point Champion: 67.343% Kristen Eccleton and Chuck Full of Promise High Point 3rd Place: 61.070% First Level Junior 15 & under Maggie Walters and One Step Ahead High Point Champion: 63.604% High % Champion: 70.517% First Level Junior 16-21 Madison Collier and Little Red Sports Car High Point Champion: 60.787% High % Champion: 61.451%
First Level Adult Amateur Jeana Schuitman and Wisdom’s Epiphany High Point Champion: 70.249% High % Champion: 71.89% Barbara Bytwerk and Wanderfee Reserve High Point Champion: 65.198% Sarah Brooks and Gabbar Amir High Point 3rd Place: 61.134% First Level Open Lynne Lentz and Armani High Point Champion: 66.185% High % Champion: 69.67% Kalie Groeneveld and Phyl Reserve High Point Champion: 63.494% Second Level Open Kim Nobel and Pretty Special Titan High Point Champion: 61.963% High % Champion: 65.57% Kathy Walters and Anusara Reserve High Point Champion: 58.018% Musical Freestyle – First Level Jeana Schuitman and Wisdom’s Epiphany High Point Champion – 74.023%
Rider Test Kathy Walters and Anusara High % Champion: 78.6% Sportsmanship Award Madison Collier Tirioso Award Sue Casey MEDALS Gold: Sue Casey – Training Level AA Barbara Bytwerk – First Level AA Jeana Schuitman – First Level AA Lynne Lentz – First Level Open Silver: Nicole Steggerda – Training Level Jr Bronze: Abby Haworth – Training Level Jr
Congratulations winners!
Check out banquet photos at
alldressageassociation.com
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THE ALPHA Equestrian Challenge
L ast year, I worked with a woman whose horse had started
bolting almost every time she rode. During our sessions
together, I talked a lot about all the things she could be do-
ing on the ground to ensure her horse behaved calmly when she
climbed in the saddle. She listened, and nodded and asked plenty
of questions. And then, in about our third session together, she
suddenly got an incredulous expression on her face and asked,
“Why is this the first I’m hearing about any of this? I’ve been taking
riding lessons for years. You think I would have learned all this
somewhere along the way.”
I’ve heard different versions of that same question many
times, and my standard response was always, “I didn’t learn about
it in riding lessons either, but we would probably all be safer if we
did.” This woman’s frustration struck a nerve and really made me
think. There is no ‘probably’ about it - we would all be safer if we
learned this stuff early on. I realized in that moment that if I didn’t
become part of the solution, I would remain part of the problem.
When I got home that night, I started writing my book.
Folks in the olden days could never have accomplished so
much with their horses had they not figured out that providing
good leadership encourages horses to behave calmly. But when
cars came along and riding became a recreational sport rather than
a necessity, I think our industry naturally changed with the times.
Professionals started assuming more responsibility for the behavior
of the horses so students could have more fun riding. Along the
way, less attention was paid to whether or not the student devel-
oped any leadership skills. No doubt many of those students had
such a good time they decided to teach riding too… completely una-
ware they had missed out on the whole “leadership” part of their
education.
It’s no wonder we got to the point we are at today… where
most students take riding lessons but very few take leadership les-
sons. “Horse-whisperer” and “natural horsemanship” type people
have been struggling for years to reintroduce leadership education
to our industry. Their message is so good, yet often riders don’t see
how it applies to their particular riding discipline. (Yes it does.)
Sometimes riders are led to believe they have to buy a bunch of
special equipment. (Not unless you want to.) Many riders think
that once they commit to this type of education, they have to spend
a lot of time doing everything with their horse but riding it. (Not
true.) The worst, though, is when riders get the impression that
only folks with some magical sixth-sense about horses get real re-
sults. (Also not true.)
All of this leads to confusion about a very simple concept.
Horses need good leadership in order to feel safe, and horses must
feel safe in order to behave calmly. The only reason most riders
don’t provide good leadership is because they assume they are only
supposed to learn how to ride. So, I addressed my book to those
best equipped to provide a
solution to that problem:
riding instructors.
I’m certain we can
prevent the majority of
rider injury and fear if in-
structors tell students, “I
can teach you to ride, but
your safety and your
horse’s peace of mind de-
pend on you spending time
on the ground developing
good leadership skills too.”
I designed The ALPHA
Equestrian Challenge to be
a quick and easy, yet very
informative read so that
instructors can then hand
each student a copy and
say, “Here, this will explain why and get you started.”
My book has been out only two months, and already I am
so encouraged by the warm reception it has been receiving. In-
structors are welcoming it and recommending it. If anyone else
asks me that dreaded question about why they learned nothing
about leadership while they were learning to ride, I’m pretty happy
I can now say, “We’re doing something about that!”
Nelly is a local equestrian professional and also runs the
Thomet and ADA Annual Shows.
Visit her website, alphaequestrian.com to order a copy of
the book
ATTENTION ADA PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS
Future newsletters will feature
The Trainer’s Corner.
This segment will showcase favored
exercises by ADA professionals. If you are
interested in submitting an article, Nelly
Cooper will help you photograph and write
your article, if you would like.
Contact her at [email protected]
By Nelly Cooper
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W hen I consider the many
horses I have observed
both in and out of the
dressage arena over 30 years I am
struck perhaps most by the huge
variety of equine sizes and shapes to be
seen. Colors vary, too, but the color of
the hair coat does not affect the
function of a horse. One does not really have to be an expert to see
that horses with certain balanced characteristics often seem to
move with greater ease and a certain amount of what we call
“presence”. The horses' shapes are especially interesting because of
the number of genes at play that result in those individual nuances
affecting function.
Yet it isn't just conformation (outward appearance) that
most frequently affects the function of a horse. Consider instead
the temperament within the horse. How many of us have heard of,
or worse, had first-hand experience with an animal that looked to
be just about perfect in every way but was next to impossible to
work with? For our collective interest in the horse sport,“dressage”,
there are MANY books and articles which address the qualities
required for a good dressage horse. Certain physical characteristics
are going to make one horse more of a candidate for this sport than
another; shoulder higher than the rump, neck coming out of the
shoulder fairly high, not too long or too short in the back, good
angles in the hind legs, etc. etc. But there are two huge factors
involved in developing a “good dressage mount” that go beyond
conformation. One is the mental and physical ability of the person
riding the horse. The other is the temperament of the horse itself.
The horse must be willing to subjugate its own will to that of the
rider/handler and still be cheerful in doing so.
This is where the good school horse comes into the picture.
Just as no horse is born with all of its capabilities firmly in place, no
rider is born that way either. Someone with experience will work
with that horse and develop its capabilities. If the horse shows the
proper temperament and physical ability it may in turn be used to
teach a less experienced person to ride. Most of these valuable
school horses are not usually the most beautiful to the eye and in
fact may appear to be rather ordinary. But they are NOT ordinary.
They have a job to do and they can do it very well.
Many of us started on one or more school horses before
we could buy our own mounts Some of us will never have our own
horse. Regardless we should treasure the patience of any horse that
will trot endlessly for a person just learning how to post or maintain
a canter while a novice rider is hanging onto the reins for balance.
Not all school horses rate a gold star. Some are downright cranky.
But think about the generosity on the part of the horse that does its
job without apparent complaint. Think also of the shapes, sizes, ages
and differing abilities of the people who ride these school horses.
School horses deserve our appreciation for being in our service,
giving the chance for us all to learn the basics needed to advance in
this sport.
Over the centuries horses have been bred to do specific
jobs in the service of humans. Breeding still is carefully controlled in
THE VIEW FROM C: HONORING THE SCHOOL HORSE
By Betty Jo Crosby
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many places in the world (although here in the United States many
people are far more casual in breeding and “backyard horses”
abound). There are, however, breed registries here such as the
American Jockey Club. Thoroughbreds are their specialty. A good
race horse is never guaranteed simply because of studying pedigrees
and choosing certain bloodlines. No one can truly predict which
combination of genes will come to the fore in the actual offspring
but bloodlines can be a major factor, though, in determining which
characteristics one is trying to produce in a race horse. “Heart” or
the desire to run/win is always an individual factor.
Quarter horses are another old breed which was developed
for a specific purpose. A working partner for cowboys, this breed
has a flat top line and big hind quarters to make its job of moving
with a herd of cattle comfortable for hours on end. The low- set neck
allows the horse to deal with cattle by facing them eye-to-eye. The
big hind end allows the horse to push-off quickly when a cow breaks
from the herd. A good cow horse is not terribly tall and is therefore
easy to get on and off. Its walk covers ground with a big stride. The
horse is generally dependable, easy to ride and built for efficiency.
Many of the horses that we see in West Michigan have
obvious Quarter Horse bloodlines. These bloodlines have been mixed
through time with many other breed types. Frequently these mixed
types are the school horses with which we are familiar. Please note
that we do not have a breed registry for the “School Horse”. These
horses are found and not made. It is their agreeable temperament
which is a very common denominator. Any of us who has ridden a
patient, well-trained school horse should value the opportunity we
(or our children) have had in benefiting from the obedient and
pleasant teacher moving beneath the saddle.
On a personal note, the Tirioso Award was established in
honor of my long-time partner and teacher. We learned together. I
learned that I had to listen to him as we progressed to work at the
highest levels. And he had to give sincere effort in response to my
requests. He was retired from competition in 1998. His next job was
clearly to be that of “teacher”. Several riders had already learned the
timing for one-tempi flying changes riding him. He was especially
good at doing a collected canter down hills. For me the tragedy was
that he developed a neurological problem in his back and had to be
put down soon after his retirement. It is horses such as this that have
advanced the training of riders at all levels including the Olympians.
A good school horse has often been called worth its weight
in gold. One mother was somewhat alarmed when she saw the size
of the horse her young daughter was about to ride at a local stable.
And she said so. The instructor replied that the horse was such a
dependable gentleman in his work that she hoped when the time
came for that six-year old to marry, she would find a man just as
good as that horse.
It is the “heart” and brain of the horse that counts just as
much as the athletic ability. Perhaps even more. Next time at the
barn give your school horse an extra pat and extra treat before you
leave.
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T o me, the ADA means a lot. It means hot days
at the barn spent practicing. It means
cramming everything possible in on that Friday
before the show. Bathing, roaching, trimming
whiskers, much grooming and treats are included. I
aim to make my horse, Jabula (“Boo”), as pretty as he
can be, so I shampoo and condition twice, including
washing his face. The ADA means long show days, crammed with fun and
competition. Even when you aren’t able to show, there's always something fun to
do, like seeing who had the highest score or watching the musical freestyle. One
thing I think is amazing is that everyone in the ADA is like a family. We wish each
other good luck, or tell each other how good we looked as we pass by each other
leaving and entering the arena. We are all competitive, but in the end, we fully
support each other. Although I would prefer winning (who wouldn’t!?), all I need is
to know from a professional that I have improved my riding. The judges are fair for
the most part, and each of them leaves constructive criticism and encouraging notes
in the free space at the end of the tests. A lot of shows are held at Thomet Stables
(the barn I ride at), and even if I don’t know the people coming in, I do my best to
make them feel welcome. One of my favorite parts of the show is going around and
meeting new people and their horses. Being part of the ADA means going to at least
three shows, including one away. I love away shows because I just loving trailering
my horse and I feel welcome at every place we go. Even though I have to get up
early to get my horse in the trailer and to the show, it’s really worth it. There's
always something to do at the shows, and I'm never bored. By the end of the day,
we’re all exhausted, and it’s nice to get home and relax. One of the best parts of the
ADA is the banquet at the end of the year. It’s fun to go to the banquet even if you
don’t qualify for awards. There’s a silent auction that is a lot of fun, great food, and
beautiful ribbons. You also get to meet new members of the ADA, or talk to the
ones you know. I don’t know what I would do without the ADA, it really gives me
something to look forward to and feel proud of all year round.
What ADA Means To Me: Youth Rider of the Month
ELENA TRUMBELL
GREAT JOB
ELENA!!
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I have been a member of the USDF
since the late 1970s. 2013 saw my
first ever attendance at the annual
convention, and I thoroughly enjoyed
myself! Beyond the unmounted
educational opportunities, I found the
passion amongst my fellow dressage
enthusiasts infectious. Every restaurant, elevator ride, and
hallway afforded me the delightful opportunity to strike up
meaningful conversations with complete strangers regarding
topics such as lameness, conformation, feeding, supporting
adult amateurs, developing junior riders, and strengthening
local GMOs. After three days of meetings and workshops,
Saturday evening’s Salute Gala and Annual Awards Banquet
made for a star studded evening.
I have pages of notes from all the lectures and workshops
attended and will highlight some of the most valuable
information.
Dr. Victoria Maxwell presented a lecture “Degenerative
Joint Disease in the Performance Horse”
She advised keeping a monthly video diary of your
horse, using your smart phone. “Every horse is either
getting better or worse—always. No horse stays
exactly the same day after day, regarding movement.
Nodding of the head to diagnose lameness is a tiny
part of assessing lameness. Use your video in a slow
motion analysis to examine joint flexion and flight
paths to track deviations in your horse’s movements.”
Also, “repetitive motion causes problems. Take
frequent breaks when schooling.”
USDF Youth Programs Committee meeting
Aikiko Yamazaki has developed the Ravel Education
Grant. This new grant is designed to recognize the
most outstanding displays of sportsmanship among
USDF youth. This program was based on the USDF
Youth Programs Committee definition of good
sportsmanship, qualities Ravel displayed throughout
his career: Courage, Respect, Perseverance, and
Responsibility. All USDF Shining Star Award recipients
will be eligible for these grants, which will be used to
cover expenses associated with attending an
educational dressage event of their choice. Up to four
$500 Ravel Education Grants will be awarded each
year. Funding for this grant is coming from the sale of
jewelry, made in the likeness of Ravel. Questions?
Please contact the Youth Liaison at [email protected] or
(859) 971-2277
“The Dressage Sport Horse: the Good, the Bad, and the
Ugly,” a lecture by Kristi Wysocki and Bill Solyntjes
This session was packed with great information
regarding selecting a dressage horse. I recommend
you check out the link on the USDF site: usdf.org/EduDocs/The-Horse/Sporthorse_Crash_Course.pdf
Region 2 meeting
Did you know there is a
schooling show ribbon award
through USDF Region 2? Sue
Hughes, a frequent ADA Judge,
was instrumental in developing
this award program. Fill out the
following forms and see how
you stack up against fellow
schooling show circuit
competitors!
USDF 2013 Annual Convention
By Laurie Moore
Thanks, Sue!!
2014 USDF Annual Convention
Cambridge, MA
Wednesday, December 3 -
Saturday, December 6.
The host hotel is the Hyatt Regency Cambridge.
We hope to see many ADA members at next
year’s convention in Cambridge!
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REGION 2 LOCAL CIRCUITS YEAR END AWARDS PROGRAM GUIDELINES 2014
1. PURPOSE REGIONAL AND LOCAL LEVEL
To help provide funds for Region 2 sponsored GMO Educational programs.
To provide a standard set of classes throughout the region that will count toward Region 2 Local Circuits Year End Awards.
To encourage local competitions managers to put together a series of schooling dressage competitions that will provide competitors with a standard quality of classes and judges.
To allow local competitor’s scores to compete on a regional level without leaving their home circuit.
To encourage the competitor to improve their skills, gain show experience and confidence to move up to USDF/USAE rated shows.
To provide a venue to educate and train a base of show volunteers: scribes, gatekeepers, scorers, bit checkers; etc for local and the USDF/USEF recognized shows.
To encourage local competition managers to provide a series of dressage competitions that will coordinate dates, judges, and have a stand-ard set of classes which may be used toward Region 2 Local Circuit Year End Awards.
To encourage riders to join a local GMO (Group Member Organization of the USDF). 2. HORSE/RIDER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Competitor must be a current or new member of a local GMO to compete for Region 2 Local Circuit Year End Awards.
Competitor is responsible for following the rules and completing the requirements of the local shows.
If competing in Musical Freestyle, competitor must send to Points Person a copy of a score of 60% or above of the highest test in the level they wish to compete.
Competitor may compete in two adjacent levels on the same horse.
Competitor may show more than one horse. EACH horse/rider combination MUST complete the registration form and send to the Region 2 Points Person.
A horse may be shown by up to two competitors. EACH horse/rider combination MUST complete the registration form and send to the Re-gion 2 Points Person.
Competitor must send a COMPLETED REGION 2 LOCAL CIRCUIT REGISTRATION FORM 2013 for each horse/rider combination to the Re-gion 2 CIRCUIT POINTS PERSON with a check for $25.00 for each LEVEL or TWO LEVELS for $45.00, before they are eligible to receive points.
Rider MUST fill out a REGION 2 YEAR END HIGH POINT AWARDS SHOW FORM for each competition.
Rider must include a readable front copy of each test to be used for year-end awards.
To qualify for YEAR END AWARDS a minimum of FOUR test scores per level are needed.
Horse/rider combinations that have shown at USDF/USEF recognized competitions Second Level & above are NOT eligible to compete in Intro. and Training level for Region 2 Local Circuit Year End Awards.
3. CLASS ELIGIBILITY
STANDARD SET OF CLASSES: USDF Intro A , B, & C TRAINING LEVEL Tests 1-3 FIRST LEVEL Tests 1-3 SECOND LEVEL and above ( State Tests) DRESSAGE HORSE IN HAND (3 YRS AND UNDER) DRESSAGE HORSE IN HAND (4 YRS AND OVER) MUSICAL FREESTYLES (State Level)
Musical Rides include Freestyles, Pas de Deux, Quadrilles. (Musical rides may be divided, if warrant).
Any Restrictive classes are NOT eligible for Region 2 Local Circuit Year End Awards.
Competition managers may provide Junior (18 & under), Senior (19 & over), Open, and Adult/Am. Divisions if the entries warrant. Points will follow the competitor in Open or combined classes.
Dressage Horse in Hand is OPEN to all horses to be shown individually on the Triangle in the appropriate headstall (Weanlings and Yearlings are shown in a halter. Two year olds and up are shown in a bridle). *The competition managers reserve the right to accept/decline an entry that may present an unsafe situation for competitors and horses.
USDF/USEF recognized classes are NOT eligible for this awards program.
The competitions are required to have a minimum of an L graduate Judge.
A summary of Region 2 Local Circuit Year End Awards Guidelines and a copy of the Registration form may be reprinted.
A complete Region 2 Local Circuit Year End Awards Regulations will be e-mailed upon request. 4. YEAR END AWARDS
Awards will be given to the top 10 riders in each LEVEL for Junior (18 or less), Senior (19-49), Open, Adult-Amateur and Vintage(A/A 0r Open) (50 years and older). Divisions based on their AVERAGED PERCENTAGE SCORE if entrants warrant. Divisions may be combined if entries warrant.
Awards will be given to the top 10 dressage horses in hand in each of the two levels (3 yrs & under and 4 yrs & over) based on their AVER-AGED PERCENTAGE SCORE if entrants warrant.
A minimum of FOUR scores per LEVEL are needed to qualify for Year End Awards.
Award results will be published on the Region 2 Website and may be printed in local GMO newsletters.
Awards will be mailed to the recipient.
Show year will be from November 1 to October 31.
For further information, please feel free to contact: Catherine B. Jacob, 7230 Cincinnati-Brookville Road, Okeana, Ohio 45053 (513) 738- 2746
E-mail [email protected]
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THE 2014 REGION 2 LOCAL CIRCUITS YEAR END AWARDS
REGISTRATION FORM
ONE HORSE/RIDER COMBINATION/ FORM ONE LEVEL PER FORM
Please make Copies AND print clearly
LEVEL____________________________________________________DATE______________________ DIVISIONS: JR. SR. ADULT/AMATEUR OPEN VINTAGE (A/A or OPEN) Circle Appropriately HORSE’S NAME __________________________________________________________________________ RIDER/HANDLER___________________________________________AGE________DOB____________ ADDRESS_____________________________________________E-MAIL___________________________ CITY, STATE, ZIP_______________________________________PHONE _________________________ NAME OF LOCAL GMO (write out)___________________________________________________________ DOES THIS HORSE/RIDER COMBINATION COMPETE @ USDF/USAE SHOWS? YES or NO USDF/USEF LEVEL ______________ SIGNATURE_____________________________________________________________________________ Make a Check for $25.00 or $45.00 (2 levels) payable to: REGION 2 EDUCATION FUND. Mail to: REGION 2 POINTS PERSON Catherine B. Jacob 7230 Cincinnati-Brookville Road Okeana, Ohio 45053 (513) 738-2746 [email protected]
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REGION 2 LOCAL CIRCUITS YEAR END AWARDS 2014
SHOW RESULTS FORM
PLEASE MAKES COPIES
ONE HORSE/RIDER/FORM
RIDER’S NAME______________________________________________________DOB__________________ RIDER’S ADDRESS________________________________________________ CITY____________________________________STATE-ZIP__________________PHONE________________ E-MAIL____________________________________________DIVISION: JR. SR. A/A VINTAGE HORSE’S NAME____________________________________________LEVEL__________________________________ SHOW NAME ENTERED_______________________________________________DATE___________________ CITY_____________________________STATE______________GMO(write out)_________________________ NAME OF CLASS / SCORE / PERCENTAGE-% / PLACE
ENCLOSE READABLE COPY OF FRONT OF EACH TEST WHICH INCLUDES THE JUDGE’S SIGNATURE, SCORE, RIDER’S NAME, HORSE’S NAME, AND NAME OF TEST. MAIL TO: Catherine B. Jacob, Points Person 7230 Cincinnati-Brookville Rd Okeana, OH 45053 (513) 738-2746 [email protected]
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SIGNATURE OF RIDER:
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C ongratulations
to our two ADA
members,
Laurie Moore and Carrie
Wilson, who competed
in the first USDF
Dressage Finals. Both
competed in the
professional division.
Carrie rode Jane
Hutchin’s Friesian
gelding, Scepter Fan
Leandra, to a reserve
championship at First Level and a 3rd place at Second Level. “It
was an honor to be a part of the inaugural US Dressage Nationals.
The show management team did an amazing job running the show
and made it feel like a real Championship atmosphere.”
Laurie rode Nongae Johnson’s Hanoverian gelding, Winnetou, to
20th place in the Intermediare I. “The show was extraordinary! My
most vivid memory is of the beauty of the Alltech Arena. I felt as
though I was at a world class event, such as we see in indoor
stadiums in Europe!”
Recalling their competition rides, Carrie says, “Coming into finals I
wasn’t sure what to expect. I knew there were going to be some
super fancy horses there and I wasn’t sure how Scepter and I were
going to match up. However, when it came time for my two
Championship rides Scepter and I put our game faces on and didn’t
hold anything back. The atmosphere in and around the
Championship rings were amazing and really gave the horses a bit
of extra piazzas. Luckily for Scepter, that is a good thing and
helped us to have our two best rides of the year. It gives me
goose bumps just thinking about it!”
Laurie says, “My goal was to go to the finals and have a personal
best score. Unfortunately, I had the complete opposite. A personal
worst! But that is the nature of horse showing. Sometimes our
horses can’t be everything we dream of when we want it. Vinnie
was completely overwhelmed by the atmosphere of the show.
During my ride, in every corner, I had to try to rebalance him and
regain his confidence, and it was to no avail. My claim to fame is
that I was probably the only rider at the inaugural finals to receive
a ‘1’ on a championship test! During the extended canter, his
adrenaline shot through his body and he completely grabbed the
bit and ran away with me! Thinking of it now, I chuckle because I
thought he was going to jump out of the ring!”
Both riders have advice for those riders who dream of competing
in the USDF Finals. Carrie says, “It is always my goal to train the
horses to their very best potential and guide them on a path for
them to be successful. In Scepter’s case, this lead to an amazingly
successful year, but I think that was in part due to the fact that I
didn’t over face him and really kept the focus on his training and
not on just showing championship qualifying classes. However, if
you do make it to Nationals go with confidence and believe in what
you have done to get yourself there.”
Laurie says, “I had no intention of qualifying for the USDF Finals,
but one never knows what is possible. Get out and ride every day
to the best of your ability and take advantage of all educational
opportunities. Compete at a level where you and your horse are
confident, so you are truly harmonious. If you are creative,
remember that freestyles are often a way to be competitive if you
are riding a horse whose gaits do not always guarantee a high
score!
2013 USDF FINALS—LEXINGTON, KY
CONGRATULATIONS
CARRIE AND LAURIE
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