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Volume 30, Issue 7 July13

Half-Halt The Newsletter of the Southeast Virginia Dressage Association

And now a few

factoids about

dressage in

America…

- The USDF was founded in 1973 by American and foreign dressage trainers.

- The US Cavalry at Fort Riley, Kansas, exchanged ideas and instructors with

the schools of Europe and won an Olympic Team Bronze in Dressage in the 1932

Olympics.

- US General George Patton is credited with protecting the Spanish Riding

School and rescuing Lippizzaner mares from communist block forces in WWII.

- Our Ask the Trainer column this month is answered by a retired US Air

Force LtCol who just happens to be an Olympic judge!

Happy Birthday America!

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2013 Board of Directors

President:

Kathy Rowse-E-Mail

Vice President:

Robyn Nunnally-E-Mail

Secretary:

Danielle Rowland-E-Mail

Treasurer:

Shari Cutchin-E-Mail

Clinics and Programs:

Janice Mumford-E-Mail

Awards Chair:

Carol Gonyo-E-Mail

Juniors Chair:

Tristin Butler-E-Mail

Licensed Show Chair:

Donna Rowland-E-Mail

Membership Chair:

Reeta Edmundson-E-Mail

Scholarship Chair:

Sandy Johnson-E-Mail

Schooling Show Chair:

Robin Jones -E-Mail

Ways and Means Chair:

Grace Harrell

Newsletter /Webmaster

Chairs:

Anna Schriebl-E-Mail

Members at Large

Mary Winchell,

Julie Spencer & Tina Bodnar

Did you know…

You can put in a classified ad for free if you are SVDA member?

How cool is that?!

And that…

The board has approved more sanctioned schooling shows!

Quotable Quotes:

“"But lightness, whose characteristic lies in the elastic and springy

flexibility of all joints and muscles, can only be acquired after all

resistances have completely disappeared, that is, with the disap-

pearance of all inopportune contractions."

Alexis François L’Hotte, 1895

“Hold your reins as if they were little birds”

Sally Swift

“The rider must in his behavior orient himself on the nature of the

horse—not the nature of man”.

German FN Volume I: Guidelines for the Basic Training for the

Rider and Horse

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SVDA low cost clinics & VADA Events

SVDA has a new low cost clinic with Kathy Rowse on 12 October at Silverleaf Farm in

Suffolk. Cost is only $35 (private) or $25 (group of 2). SVDA members will have priori-

ty over non-members so hurry because the closing date is 4 October!

On 27 October at 1:00 PM, the SVDA will have a general membership meeting with

Debbie Rodriguez lecturing with demo riders showing the new Dressage Rider EQ tests

at Bridlewood Farms in Suffolk. Bring a chair and audit for free! No rider spots are

available.

Rebecca Vick will be back for an SVDA clinic on 16 November (Silverleaf Farm) and 17

November (Princess Anne Farm, Va Beach). SVDA member price is $45; non-members

is $64 with SVDA members having priority over non-members.

NEWSFLASHES!

A new feature is coming to your SVDA newsletter! We would like to highlight the local barns in the area where SVDA members train and board. Would you like to have a visit from our intrepid reporter to show off your barn or farm? Email

[email protected] to get your visit scheduled!

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.animaatjes.de/bilder/pferde/61-108266/


2013 Schooling & Sanctioned (S) Show Calendar

Date Location Judge

7 July Terra Ceia Farm “L” Kelly Farmer

20 July Lionheart Equestrian Ctr (S) “L” Janice Mumford

4 August Merry Oaks Farm “r” Helen George

25 August Bridlewood Estates (S) TBA

8 September Sterling Meadows “R” Deri Jeffers

29 September Bridlewood Estates (S) TBA

13 October Marturia Farm “r” Margaret Little

24 November Bridlewood Estates (S) TBA

“...pressure can get to us very easily, but can you look in the mirror at the

end of the day and say, 'I trained my horse with the best horsemanship in

mind.'?” Steffen Peters (Photo by Marty Schriebl, all rights reserved)


Volunteer Hours as of 27 July 2013

TOTAL

Betsy Beard 1

Tina Bodnar 8

Tristin Hardy Butler 26

David Christiansen 8

Una Clancy 8

Shari Cutchin 11

Dan Curran 4

Savannah Dodge 4

Reeta Edmondson 11

Gabrielle Fleming 3

Hannah Foote 4

Susan Forester 4

Carol Gonyo 8

Danielle Goulding 8

Betty Johnson 1

Sandy Johnson 24

Stacey Johnson 1

Robin Jones 8

Katie Lang 3

Marylyn Leonard 4

Margaret Little 8

Martha Marquette 5

Joan McClellan 8

Toni Meranda 8

Sarah Miller 15

Janice Mumford 12

Louise Murray 12

Wendy Murray 48

Lili Nabhan 1

Robyn Nunnally 28

Katharine Owens 8

Nancy Pettet 7

Beth Rippel 8

Danielle Rowland 8

Donna Rowland 12

Kathy Rowse 16

Anna Schriebl 11

Julie Shilling 5

Robin Simmons 4

Nancy Slack 10

Liz Smith 13

Allison Spanka 4

Julie Spencer 8

Jennifer Torres 9

Pam Troutman 7

Grace Williams 8

Mary Winchell 28

Mike Winchell 4

Eve Zentrich 8

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Pferdechen Tip: To better prepare for show season

read the test movement directive ideas, not just the

movements, when reviewing the test to learn it.

That gives you an idea of what the judge is looking

for (and scoring) in each movement. Also, know

what the collective marks mean. That’ll give you a

winning edge for each dressage test!


Elfenridge @ Bridlewood Estates in Suffolk

SVDA sanctioned dressage shows

August 25th. Open 8/23, close 8/12

September 29th. Open 8/26, close 9/16

November 24th. Open 10/22, close 11/12

Entry forms will be posted on website. Hope to see you there!

Entry Secretary

Tristin Hardy Butler

757-615-4975

[email protected]

tel:757-615-4975



SCHOOLING SHOW VOLUNTEER POSITIONS – 2013

Date: 7/7/2013

Location: Terra Ceia

Entry Secretary (1): Jennifer Freeland

Show Secretary A.M. (1):

Show Secretary P.M. (1):

Ring Transportation to (1): (tent, table, chairs) Nancy Pettet

Ring Set up: (4)

Donald Williamson

Yolanda Williamson

Ann Edwards

Lunches & snacks (1): Betsy Beard

Scribe A.M. (1): Liz Smith

Scribe P.M. (1): Marylyn Leonard

Ring Steward A.M. (1): Lili Nabhan

Ring Steward P.M. (1): Liz Smith

Runner A.M. (1): Lindsey Bruns

Runner P. M. (1): Lili Nahhan

Ring Take down (4):

Donald Williamson

Yolanda Williamson

Ann Edwards

Ring Transportation from (1): Yolanda Williamson

SVDA Rep:

a.m. – Tina Bodnar

p.m. – Sandy Johnson

Be cool and volunteer early!


SCHOOLING SHOW VOLUNTEER POSITIONS – 2013

Date: 8/4/13

Location: Merry Oaks

Entry Secretary (1):

Show Secretary A.M. (1):

Show Secretary P.M. (1):

Ring Transportation to (1): Sarah Miller

Ring Set up: (4)

Lunches & snacks (1):

Scribe A.M. (1):

Scribe P.M. (1):

Ring Steward A.M. (1):

Ring Steward P.M. (1):

Runner A.M. (1):

Runner P. M. (1):

Ring Take down (4):

Ring Transportation from (1):

SVDA Rep:

a.m. –

p.m. – Anna Schriebl


Classified Ads (Free to SVDA members!)

Jumbo custom designed 1995 Turnbow 3 horse gooseneck slant load trailer for sale.

Designed for large horses. Aluminum on steel frame. Full storm doors and rear ramp. Extra

large carpeted dressing room and collapsible rear tack area with swing out saddle rack.

Large hay storage box. Retractable awning. Stall fans and lights and loading lights. Very

good condition. Pictures available. $15,000. Located on Eastern Shore of Virginia. Pls

Email [email protected] or call 757-678-7520

Brown older Passier PSL with some blemishes but serviceably sound with new billet

straps. $200. Pls call Anna at 757-876-3272 or email [email protected]

Albion SLK, wide tree, 17.5” seat, excellent condition, purchased new, ask-

ing $1850. Contact [email protected]

Ladies 2000 Petrie Dressage Boots. Excellent Quality in good condition with normal wear.

Size 7.5, measurements: 14.5” calf, 16” height heel to back of knee, 17.25” foot to tallest

part of the outside boot. Asking $175. Pls email me at [email protected] if in-

terested.

2000 Sundowner Gooseneck Trailer for sale. 5 horse head to head with tack room and

new tires and landing gear. Excellent condition! $24,000. Pls call Martha at 757-581-8228



SVDA Member-Sponsored Events

Silverleaf Farm

Jim Koford Clinics

21 & 22 July—limited to 13 rides/day

Julio Mendoza

28 & 29 June—limited to 10 rides/day

2 & 3 August—limited to 10 rides/day

Applications must be received with a check to guarantee a slot. Clinics

are already 1/2 full to get your applications soon to reserve your slot!

Pls email Kathy at [email protected] for more information.

Patriot Farm

27 July— David Young, British Master Saddler Clinic for saddle fitting,

repair and reflocking. Pls email Anna at [email protected] for a

slot and information.

Special Horse Organization Winners’ Program (SHOW)

Southern States has a program to help non-profit horse associations and clubs

have their own sponsorship tool. In order for our club to benefit, we need proof

of purchase seals from Southern States, Legends and Triple Crown feed bags.

If you are willing to help or have a neighbor or friend that is willing to provide

their feedbag seals, please contact Mary Winchell at [email protected].


SVDA Board Meeting Minutes

February 4, 2013

Members in attendance: Kathy Rowse, Robyn Nunnally, Shari Cutchin, Janice Mumford, Donna Rowland, Mary Winchell, Dan-

ielle Rowland, Tristin Butler, Julie Spencer, Anna Schribel, Robin Jones, Tina Bodnar, Sandy Johnson, Beth Ripple, Reeta Ed-

mundson, and Grace Williams.

I. Call to order

President Kathy Rowse called to order the meeting 7pm, May 20th, 2013 via Teleconference due to

storms in the area.

II. Approval of minutes from last meeting

Minutes from General Membership meeting were motioned to accept by Robin Jones and Sandy se-

conded, all approved.

III. Actions Taken Between Meetings

The SVDA board has unanimously voted to sanction the 3 shows that Bridlewood farm with

Tristin Hardy as Manager will sponsor this year:

The SVDA board has also unanimously voted to keep the SVDA logo within club sponsored

items only.

I have forwarded the check for the Century Club to the Dressage Foundation.

IV. Officer Reports

1. Vice President: Robyn Nunnally

2. Treasurer: Shari reported that the balance to date is $27,861.70. The awards budget and expenses

were reviewed. The Grand Affair expenses for the banquet was under the budgeted amount.

Tristin requested what the proceeds were from the PAF schooling show that would go to the Juniors.

The profits from the show are $697.15. Shari will subtract out the insurance and judges fees from this

and get proceeds to the Junior account.

Robyn motioned and Sandy seconded to accept the Treasurer report, all approved.


3. VADA Rep: Robyn reported, the last VADA teleconference minutes were emailed out.

SVDA is encouraging all members for vote for the Region 1 delegates. VADA and NCDCTA members

were mentioned.

V. Old Business:

Mary Winchell gathered 590 proof of purchase seals, totals to be $147.50 for the club. Largest

sums from PAF, etc.

VI. Committee Reports

1. Recognize Show: Donna Rowland no new news.

2. Schooling Shows: Robin and Kathy reported:

There has been a request for a sanctioned show on Saturday July 20th by James River Pony

Club. Show is at barn off Joshua Lane. No check has been received, but the board needs the dis-

cuss and make recommendations. Robin feels Saturday should not be a problem. Upon receipt

of $50 sanctioned fee, Robin motioned and Beth seconded to approve the sanctioned schooling

show.

Kathy had concerns over the smaller number of entries this year. Some reasons could be our

March show was canceled, and that is typically our largest show. We have not rescheduled this

show. Tristin reported that 3 of her Juniors have graduated and gone off to college, and others

have had other prior engagements. Also, the two shows that have happened are the two farthest

away and could have deterred some members on the opposite end of the area.

There has been a request to ride WDAA test in our schooling shows since the Arabian club has

opted to use WDAA tests. SVDA has decided to use NAWDA--do they ride HC, or is this too

difficult for the show secretaries to keep track of and do we not offer the class? Because of too

much confusion with yearend awards, handling of the posting of scores and no benefit to club

with added members, volunteers, etc. Anna motions and Robyn seconds to maintain course to

only accept NAWDA tests at the schooling shows.

Are we getting enough volunteers, please recruit and contact Robyn Nunnally?

Robyn would like other suggestions for concessions for the SVDA schooling shows. The Lem-

onade stand was a big hit.


3. Awards: Carol could not attend, but reported from the treasurer report she understands that the SVDA expenses for the

banquet held 2013 (for 2012 Show Year) are $4041.4 - 2580.00 = $1461.40. And the budget was 2500, so we were under

budget $1038.60.

Mary Winchell reviewed a few things about the new venue and the board discussed the price of tickets: The date for the

2014 Awards Banquet is February 1st. The total cost for the Hilton Garden Inn (Suffolk, VA) for 80-100 people is

$3,714.36 and approximate price is $37 per person. Due to the increase in prices for food, service people, etc across the

board with all venues, it was discussed if a price increase for SVDA members would be needed. It was concluded that a

price increase would be necessary. SVDA has been subsidizing $10 in the past, but this may or may not change since not all

attendees are members and not all members attend. Mary Winchell motioned that we make a decision on the cost of the

tickets at the next meeting, Donna seconded and all accepted.

4. Juniors: Tristin reported:

· We currently have 5 riders, 1 has had to drop off the team due to family conflict. I have 1 more possible rider, trying to see

if it will work out with her requirements.

Savannah Dodge, Hannah Foote, Bailey Troutman, Anna Curran, Beth Curran.

· Still doing the Circus theme. Already have a lion, zebra, bear, ringmasters horse (this rider will have a moustache and tails

and top hat over helmet). Other riders will dress as clowns.

· Tentative stall decorating and planning meeting on May 25th at 4:15 pm at Bridlewood Estates.

· Closing date is received by July 13th but I like to get entries in sooner, target end of June.

· We need to raise approx $2175 for 5 riders to cover entries, stabling, team shirt, team saddle pad, golf cart, hotel for me

and assistant (previously I stayed in a student's room and they paid my share, however they have graduated, we may be able

to stay with someone but will need to split the costs with all). I will be hauling 4 horses so they will cover the fuel expenses.

· We have raised $1177 at the silent auction, I am checking with Shari about the total proceeds from the Princess Ann show.

We currently have a "dips" fundraiser going, and are going to hold at least one car/trailer wash at the Chick-Fil-A in Harbor

View, dates to be decided this coming week. Info to follow.

5. Membership: Reeta sent in latest membership roster, 110 total members, slightly up from last year

6. Clinics and Programs: Janice reported:

Low cost clinic with Kathy Rowse Oct 12 at Silverleaf Farm

General membership meeting & Debbie Rodriguez new rider eq test Oct 27 at Bridlewood Farm in

Suffolk

SVDA reduce cost clinic is confirmed for Nov 16 Silverleaf & Nov 17 Princess Anne Farm with Re-

becca Vick, cost of lesson is $65 for non members and for members is $45.

Beth reminded Janice to send in application for VADA grant.

7. Scholarship/Foundation Fund: Sandy reviewed the one applicant that was received after the due date

was extended for a month: The member was in good standing with SVDA. The board approved with 1

no and 14 yes. Katie Lang was awarded the 2013 SVDA scholarship.


8. Ways and Means: Grace reported she would like to get the SVDA logo for the shirts. Winning

Edge has the SVDA logo. Board discussed having "SVDA" under logo, not spelling it out. $24.80/

shirt. The shirts will not be stock pilled but made per order, and people can choose their own colors.

Grace will get an order form put together and take to the schooling show, and send to Wendy for

website. Checks will be made out to SVDA and Shari will write one check to the shirt printing com-

pany.

9. Newsletter: Anna would like more response in questions/answers for the "Ask the Trainer" col-

umn. Board pleased with what

10. Website: Wendy was not able to attend

VII. New Business

Dressage Foundation Century Club: requested $100 or more donation. The club

Sandy motion and Reeta seconded to make donation of $100 to the club.

Mary Winchell and Tristin said if a makeup SVDA schooling show is needed to be set up, their place

would be welcome to be used. Tristin will be sending sanction show applications to Kathy. Because

efforts were made to make up the March show the following weekend, but was not able to be done,

and since an extra show has been added at the end of the year, and limited volunteering, there will be

no makeup date set for SVDA schooling show, but sanctioned shows are welcome.

VIII. Adjournment

Kathy adjourned the meeting at 8:30pm. Next meeting will be a face to face meeting at Kelly's Tav-

ern Monday, August 5th at 7pm

Minutes submitted by: Danielle Rowland, Secretary


SVDA Ask a Trainer Column

Dear SVDA Ask a Trainer

I am bringing an older healthy, horse back into work. I believe he's been ridden

in a manner in the past (judging by the videos I've seen of him) that made him

protect his back by tightening it. As you can imagine, his trot is tough to sit. I've

been working with cavaletti and encouraging him to go long and low to help

loosen and supple his back. I've also been yielding him in and out of circles to

help supple his back. Do you have any other ideas for me for him? He's got a

lot of suspension but does tend to brace his back. I've been just working in the

rising trot for now to help him out. Thank you for any help you can provide!

Signed,

Longing for a Looser Back

Dear Longing,

Looks like you are doing everything just fine. As we and horses age. our connec-

tive tissues are not as pliable as they used to be, and joints get a little achy. Proper

vet treatment will help. From a riding standpoint I would suggest that you ride

him comfortably low and well under tempo until you both get comfortable with

each other. When you become a pair, then the dance can get a little more lively.

Good luck!

Axel Steiner, Dressage Trainer and FEI-O, now FEI Five

Star***** Judge, long standing member of the USEF Dres-

sage Committee, a judge instructor/examiner, and faculty

member of the USDF “L” program

Thank you for your service to our country, Mr. Steiner, and to the sport of Dressage!


Arena Geometry


News from the Youth Team.

The Youth Team is gearing up for the big team competition end of July! We have 6 mem-

bers, 5 of which are competing with musical freestyles. We have several artists who are

busy making posters for the stall decorating contest with our Circus theme. I believe we will

have 2 clowns, 3 acrobats, and a ring master for the costumes in the awards ceremony, com-

plete with decorated horses! Along with the fun, each young lady has been diligently prac-

ticing their team tests and participating in fund raisers to help pay for stabling and en-

tries. Good luck to:

Savannah Dodge

Hannah Foote

Anna Curran

Beth Curran

Bailey Troutman

Ava Neff

I'm already proud of every one of them! Coach Tristin

Have a happy Fourth of

July! Enjoy your barbe-

cue and fireworks and be

safe!

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