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uHDS PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 3 uUSDF NEWS................. 5 uHDS CLASSIFIED ADS .... 5 uQ&A WITH REGION 9 STANDOUTS 7 – 12 uUSEF NEWS ................. 14 uCLINICS AND EVENTS 14 uHDS IMPORTANT LINKS .. 14 uHDS LABORIOUS DAY 1 HIGHPOINTS 16 uHDS LABORIOUS DAY 2 HIGHPOINTS 17 uSCHOOLING SHOW CALENDAR 19 uUSDF REGION 9 ADULT AMATEUR 21 - 22 uUSDF REGION 9 OPEN RESULTS. 24 - 25 uUSDF REGION 9 JR/YR RESULTS 27 - 28 uHDS BOARD MEMBERS .. 31 uREGION 9 TIMELINE ....... 32 - 34

Collective remarks HOUSTON DRESSAGE SOCIETY Dedicated to furthering the art of dressage through education

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HDS President’s Message

Regional Championships was a success and the largest HDS Championships in 7 years. An important group of facts: Region 9 Championships was larger than either Region 7 and Region 2 this year – go Region 9.

I was sorry to have missed the event; however, my son’s recognition ceremony at Mass. Maritime Academy was the same weekend. Needless to say, they weren’t going to reschedule to allow me to attend both. I was able to keep up with the show on-line and by staying in communication with other members. Congratulations to all.

Huge Thank you to Volunteers: Thank you, again, to our fantastic volunteers who made the Regional Championships possible. It was quite an undertaking. I hope the volunteers, board members who assisted, and show staff have recovered sufficiently.

December Schooling Show Championships: Schooling show Championships are still to come in December. This is always a great event and done in conjunction with an open schooling show. We hope to see you there either riding or cheering on our schooling show competitors who have worked hard this year.

Membership: Our recognized show year is over as is our membership year. We ended the year with 344 members give or take, which was just about the same as last year. With the upcoming year we hope that you will be renewing your membership and encouraging others to join HDS (Please read on for new non-show events). Behind the scenes we have been working on a revamp of our website, which will include a mobile friendly version. We heard from many of you that you wanted the website to be accessible from your phone and generally more user friendly. We didn’t want to schedule the roll out until after Championships since there are a lot of links that could have wreaked havoc on the system during the event. There is still more work to be done, but we hope to have a new website within the next 90-120 days. Bear with us during this time.

In the interim the old site will be available and we hope that you have been able to use and get information through our social media portals, including Facebook and Instagram.

Educational Events: Certain board members have convened a committee to schedule an unmounted educational training series this year to provide for opportunities for increased participation. Some ideas that we have discussed are veterinary issues, feeding and supplements, farrier, sport psychology and equipment topics. If you have any ideas for topics please send them to the education chair. An unmounted series is really limitless.

Safe Sport Requirements and Education: Effective January 1, 2019, all US Equestrian adult members with a Competing Membership must complete USEF’s Safe Sport Training in order to be eligible to participate in USEF activities. Members can immediately access the free Safe Sport training directly through their member dashboard. We encourage members to complete the training as soon as possible. This training is not limited, and others can take the training. It is actually training that is required in almost all sporting events now and not limited to horse sports.

Again, we hope that some of our AAs will write in with ideas for either the unmounted series or other educational ideas geared towards the AAs. Thank you!

Chris Renne

HDS President

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Newly Approved USDF National Education Initiative Events Announced - The United States Dressage Federation™ (USDF) is pleased to announce three newly approved educational events, as part of the USDF National Education Initiative (NEI). The primary objective of the NEI is to create and support new and affordable programs, hosted by USDF Group Member Organizations (GMOs) that engage members. Each of these events is USDF University accredited, with attendees automatically earning USDF education credits. GMOs that participate in the USDF National Education Initiative demonstrate their commitment to providing affordable, quality education opportunities at all levels. The following events have been newly approved for 2019, and are also receiving funding support through USDF National Education Initiative Grants. Read more here

USDF Faculties Welcome New Members - The United States Dressage Federation™ (USDF) is pleased to announce that United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Senior ('S') Dressage Judge Dorie Vlatten- Schmitz has been approved as the newest member of the USDF L Program Faculty and USEF Senior ('S') Dressage Judge Janet “Dolly” Hannon has been named the USDF Instructor/Trainer Program's newest faculty member.

Dorie Vlatten-Schmitz graduated with distinction from the USDF L Education Program in 1994 and worked her way up through the USEF Judge Licensing programs, to become a licensed USEF 'S' Dressage Judge in 2009. Dorie has also earned the USEF judge designations for Young Horse and Freestyle. USDF L Program Committee Chair Lois Yukins stated, "After successful completion of the extensive L Faculty Apprentice Program, we are thrilled for Dorie to join the ranks of the existing USDF L Program Faculty. With her extensive knowledge, and experience in the judges box, we are certain she will be a great addition to the faculty."

Sue Hughes Added to 2018 USDF Members of Distinction Class - The United States Dressage Federation™ (USDF) is pleased to announce that Sue Hughes has joined Mary Anne McPhail, Martha McDaniel, and Priscilla Endicott, as 2018 USDF Members of Distinction. As such, Sue will be recognized at this year's Salute Gala & Annual Awards Banquet, held during the Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention. USDF Members of Distinction are USDF members recognized for their exceptional commitment to their local area or region.

Sue Hughes' long history in the dressage community began in 1968, at age 39, when she volunteered as a troop leader in her daughter's Girl Scouts Riding Camp. Sue committed to volunteering to the troop if someone would teach her how to ride, thus starting what would be a lengthy career, dedicated to promoting the sport of dressage in the United States Hopkins. Read more here

Emma Kane Named 2018 USDF Youth Volunteer of the Year - The United States Dressage Federation™ (USDF) is pleased to announce that Emma Kane, of Algonquin, IL, has been named 2018 USDF Youth Volunteer of the Year. This prestigious award honors one outstanding youth volunteer who has contributed, both nationally and locally, to USDF and dressage. As the winner, Emma will be presented with a perpetual trophy, donated by the Akin family of Warwick, NY, in honor of Lendon Gray, which is on permanent display in the Roemer/USDF Hall of Fame. She will also receive a “keeper” trophy and be featured in the yearbook issue of USDF Connection. Read more here

USDF Congratulates 2018 GMO Award Winners - The United States Dressage Federation™ (USDF) is pleased to congratulate all of the winners of the 2018 GMO Awards, which will be presented during the Board of Governors General Assembly at the 2018 Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention, in Salt Lake City, UT. These awards are given annually, to recognize outstanding achievement within USDF's GMO community. Recognition is given in the following categories: GMO amateur photograph, website user experience, newsletter first person experience and general interest articles, and creative GMO-sponsored program. USDF also recognizes outstanding volunteers at the regional level along with the recipient of the Ruth Arvanette Memorial Fund grant. Read more here

Mary Anne McPhail, Martha McDaniel, and Priscilla Endicott Named 2018 USDF Members of Distinction - The United States Dressage Federation™ (USDF) is pleased to announce that Mary Anne McPhail, Martha McDaniel, and Priscilla Endicott have been named 2018 USDF Members of Distinction and will be recognized at this year's Salute Gala & Annual Awards Banquet, held during the Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention in Salt Lake City, UT. USDF Member of Distinction Awards are prestigious, national awards that annually recognize USDF members, who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to their local area or region. Read more here

A Special Q & A with Region 9 Standouts Special to Collective Remarks - Photos by Susan Stickle

Thanks to the Houston Dressage Society (HDS) volunteers who made the Oct. 4-7 GAIG/USDF Region 9 & SWDC Championships & HDS Autumn Classic held at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center (GSWEC) another resounding success. Now that we’ve recovered and rehydrated, it’s time to circle back with the Recognized Show Chair Leslie Rohrer. We’ll also check in with a few of our members who notched impressive results from the show. From Adult Amateurs to seasoned professionals, HDS members worked hard and proved themselves from their halt at X to organizing the in-gates. Thanks for sharing your time and talent!

Leslie Rohrer has been an HDS member for more than 30 years. She was the HDS president from 2012 to 2016 before taking on her current role. The 2018 regional championship was “approximately the 50th” show she has organized for HDS.

Q: Leslie, congratulations on organizing and running a successful show. What are a couple of things we should know about the 2018 Region 9 Championships?

A: Well, first thing is that this was the best attended Region 9 Championships in the last decade. In terms of riders, sign-ups were up more than 20 percent compared to 2016 and 2017. I am particularly happy that we didn't have to turn anyone away. We were able to accommodate all the entries by recruiting two more judges and juggling the schedule a bit.

Second, I hope everyone noticed that the GSWEC continues to invest significant amounts in maintaining and improving facilities, like redone bathrooms, stall mats, more and better-placed electrical outlets, and that wonderful footing in the outdoor arenas. We are lucky to have a facility like this in our backyard.

Finally, I want to point out that we had the lowest entry cost for a regional championship out of the nine USDF Regions. Our cost per championship class was one-third lower than the average and less than half the cost of the highest-priced regional championship. As a non-profit organization, HDS works hard to keep fees down for competitors. All of our wonderful volunteers help us to do that. And, the show officials commented on how nice our volunteers were.

Not only was the show a success, but many HDS members gathered accolades and qualified for the US Dressage Finals in Lexington, Kentucky. One such competitor, professional trainer Marta Renilla, raked in the ribbons when she claimed the 2018 Region 9 GAIG Open championship at First Level on WEC's Señor Rubinstein, the I-1 Freestyle championship on Rhustler, and the Grand Prix Freestyle championship on G Amarrot Font. She was also reserve champion on Jazzmeyer at GAIG Second Level. Her husband Anartz Chanca was the 2018 Region 9 Open reserve champion at Third and Fourth Levels on Superman. As a newly-minted U.S. citizen, Marta will compete next month at the US Dressage Finals for the first time, riding two different horses in the PSG, I-1, I-1 Freestyle, I2, and GP Freestyle championship classes. Anartz hopes to finalize his citizenship in time to be eligible for the Finals, where he would ride in

the championship classes at Third and Fourth level. Q: You two have been training with Conrad Schumacher for almost five years now as part of the HDS FEI training series. What tips can you pass on from that experience?

A: (Marta) He is my favorite trainer ever! I think most HDS members would get a lot out of participating in or auditing a future clinic. In my particular case, Conrad has helped to better organize my rides for each horse at any particular level. I’m stricter now about trying to achieve perfection of each and every component of the movements. I need to completely control all the horse’s body parts with light aids, loose arms, and an open seat in order to achieve a beautiful dance that looks effortless.

When I face a challenge during my training, I think, “What would Conrad do?” I can always hear his voice giving me the solution. He is a Master.

A: (Anartz) When a rider has a challenge with a particular movement, Conrad has a gift for identifying exactly what part of the basics the horse and rider need to improve. He

guides them through a simple exercise tailored to close the basics gap. This immediately improves the movement in the very next try. It is like magic!

One of my favorite exercises from Conrad is as basic as an extended counter-canter on the long sides, with transitions to collected counter-canter on the short sides while going very deep in the corners. Once you have done three laps in a row, its amazing how the horse is thinking forward, but still capable of collecting. The horse is always thinking that he needs to extend after the collection, so he keeps a consistent impulsion through the whole collected movement, for example a canter pirouette.

HDS member Bonnie Canter claimed the 2018 Region 9 GAIG championship at both Prix St. Georges and Intermediare-1 on her 8-year-old Fifinella GC, also known as Fifi. Canter was also GAIG Champion at Second and Third levels with her 6-year-old Shakira 467. Fifi was the 2016 US Finals Champion at Second Level AA and reserve champion at the 2017 US Finals at Third and Fourth Levels. Shakira was 2017 US Finals reserve champion at First Level. Bonnie will return to Lexington next month to compete her two mares in the finals classes at Second, Third, PSG and I-1 levels. Q: Bonnie, you won your first Regional Championship title when you were 50, 10 years after you started dressage, and you won 12 more Region 9 titles since then. What is the secret to improving as a rider in your 50s?

A: The secret is that there is no one secret, but what has helped me is a combination of three things. The first is better core fitness. About five years ago, I started to spend about 15 minutes each morning doing exercises to strengthen my core. It has made a big difference in my riding.

The second thing is video study. I watch video of the good riders like everyone else, but I also regularly record good-quality videos of my own training rides and watch them on a big screen. Sometimes that is more painful than the abdominal exercises but, for me, it has been a vital part of figuring out where I needed to improve.

The third thing is constantly working on better rider position. This is related to the other two things, since rider position is an area where you can make a big difference with video study once you have more core fitness. By improving my rider position, some of the training issues I thought were horse-related (!) have diminished or disappeared.

Another Houston Dressage Society member, Ida Mattisson, was 2018 Region 9 GAIG and SWDC champion at both Prix St. Georges and Intermediare-1 on Evaldi L. She had 15 years of dressage experience in Europe prior to moving to the USA in 2011.

Q: Ida, based on your success at the FEI levels, what specific sort of work do you think would benefit HDS riders who want to move their horses up the levels? A: Good question. I think many riders underestimate the importance of strength training and fitness for the horse, particularly if you want to do well at 4th Level and higher, where we do see many with potential who, unfortunately, are not getting the scores they could. I see a lot of good horses in this region but most of them would do even better if they had a stronger, more muscular top line. You need

patience and very consistent work to get there with any horse, but you will be rewarded with much better collection that is essential for FEI levels. You can help any horse develop its movement and get closer to its potential by doing the basics correctly every time you ride for as long as you are together. And having eyes on the ground and a good trainer is key for all of us!

Adult Amateur Ashlee Watts was 2018 Region 9 GAIG AA Champion at Training Level and First Level on her 6-year-old Ricarda. She was also GAIG AA Champion at Fourth Level on her 10-year-old Hampton. Ashlee and Hampton were the 2017 US Dressage Finals reserve champions at Second Level AA after being 2015 and 2016 Champions at Training and First Levels. She will return to Lexington to compete her two horses in the finals classes at Training, First, Third and Fourth levels.

Q: Ashlee, your record shows that you have taken Hampton successfully up the levels over the last four years. Since April of this year you have also been showing Ricarda and doing very well. Did what you learned on Hampton help you select, train and show Ricarda?

A: I’ve learned so much from Hampton – and not just riding dressage. He’s taught me so much about everything. But I can't give him or myself much credit for anything related to picking Ricarda, as much as I would like to! She sorta found me and she’s just a cool horse. I was reluctant to take her on at first. It was actually my husband, Chuck, who said, “She’s perfect for you: tall, young, green, well-bred and with lots of energy. You should just do it.” It still makes me laugh.

But he was right; she is perfect. The unexpected answer to your question is that I am now learning even more about training and showing because she is so different from Hampton. We joke all the time that they do have some things in common: they are both horses and tall. They really are complete opposites and learning how to ride the tricky things on one of them, makes me ride the easy things on the other so much better. Learning to train and show two very dissimilar horses has made me a better rider and it has (mostly) been great fun!

Professional trainer John Mason was the 2018 Region 9 GAIG Open reserve champion at First Level on Savannah SWF. The pair were 2017 US Dressage Finals champions at Open Training Level and they will return to Lexington next month to compete in the Finals classes at First and Second levels.

Q: John, you have also been training with Conrad Schumacher for several years as part of the HDS FEI Training Series. What have you learned from him that might benefit other HDS riders?

A: My biggest takeaway from riding with Conrad is very, very clear. No matter how old the horse is, how advanced/novice the horse may be, or how talented the horse may be, it is imperative to have correct classical basics. From there, you can come up with further

specific things to focus on with each individual horse, but it all starts at the same place.

I know this is true because I have the privilege of riding a wide variety of horses. Whether it is a horse with the caliber and quality of Savannah or a horse with some conformational/training challenges, I approach the riding and teaching of the horse in the same way. With the methodical and theoretical approach that Conrad demands, you can eventually get more out of any horse than you ever thought possible. His clinics are fascinating and I think any HDS member would benefit from auditing.

Here is a very simple exercise you can use to help in your training. It focuses on the release of the neck, the lowering of the croup and the rounding of the back while in the

halt. The importance of a good halt is one of the most important principles of classical riding. This means that during a ride with Conrad, you will do, on average, 15 to 30 halts.

There are several steps toward achievement. First, the horse must be relaxed, in front of the leg, and giving in the neck going into the halt. You should keep working on the entrance to the halt until all three are achieved.

Then the horse must stand "like a monument," as Conrad says. Once the horse is standing still and relaxed over the back, have the horse stretch down (like a stretchy trot) all the way to the buckle. Then, back up to a normal frame. During the whole process, the horse must stand still. This very simple exercise is extremely effective at getting tight, hot horses soft in a quiet, easy way. It also gets flat, heavy horses up.

To sum it all up, I think what it comes down to is correct, patient, and theory-based training. There are no short cuts. No tricks. Nothing fancy. If I ride and train like this at home correctly, then the result is always more honest and natural than the alternative.

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US Equestrian and the United States Dressage Federation Publish 2019 Dressage Tests - US Equestrian (USEF) announced today that the co-branded 2019 USEF/United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Dressage Tests are now available and published online through USDF.

Effective December 1, 2018, through November 30, 2022, the 2019 USEF/USDF Dressage Tests are newly co-branded with the USDF as the two organizations work together to continue to proliferate and promote the sport of dressage in the United States. The 2019 USEF/USDF Dressage Tests continue to serve as a measure of the horse and rider’s schooling and training, while each level builds upon the preceding level’s principles.

USDF’s “On the Levels” will continue to provide examples of the new Introductory through Fourth Level dressage tests. “On the Levels” features engaging videos to help athletes understand the requirements for tests within each level, with commentary from top U.S. trainers and judges and segments geared toward improving difficult movements at each level. Keep an eye out for the launch of this product in the coming months.

Additional test products will include a new test app containing both the USEF and USDF tests and, once produced, a test booklet, which can be purchased through the USDF online store at store.usdf.org. Read more here Olympian Laura Graves and Verdades Lead FEI Dressage World Rankings - The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) has announced that Laura Graves and Verdades are the new world number one ranked dressage combination based on the revised FEI Dressage World Ranking list released on Monday, October 1. Graves and Verdades, members of the silver medal-winning The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team at the FEI World Equestrian Games™ (WEG) Tryon 2018, seized the top spot from Germany’s Isabel Werth and Weihegold OLD following their impressive team Grand Prix and individual silver medal Grand Prix Special performances at the WEG in September. Read more here

USEF Announces Intent for Partnership with University of Kentucky for Development of Equine Testing Laboratory - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and the University of Kentucky have entered into a Letter of Intent to develop an equine regulatory testing laboratory based in Lexington, KY. In January 2018, the USEF Board of Directors appointed a task force headed by Tom O’Mara to work with senior leadership to analyze USEF’s laboratory functions and future options for their sample testing program. The creation of the task force led to conversations with the university regarding potential collaborations. The USEF Board of Directors met on October 3, 2018 and unanimously approved the signing of this letter. Read more here Horseshoe Greetings Lives the Equestrian Life - When the staff at Horseshoe Greetings need inspiration for the company’s equestrian line of greeting cards, all they have to do is step outside the office. Horseshoe Greetings, the equestrian branch of the corporate greeting company Wall Street Greetings, is based at a historic farm in Versailles, KY., that company founders Laura and Tim Voss own. Among the property’s other residents are Saint Simon (barn name Brussels), the Vosses’ retired children’s hunter, and his companion, a Welsh pony named Jefferson that Dr. Ashley Embly owns. Read more here A Passion for Dressage - Jenaya Olsen, a 14-year-old dressage rider from Naples, Fla., is one of the youngest equestrians to earn a United States Dressage Federation gold medal by achieving four scores of 60% or higher—two at Intermediate and two at Grand Prix level—at USEF-licensed/USDF-recognized competitions, achieved when she was 13. She credits her mom—dressage rider and coach Nicole Olsen—and coach Franziska Seidl in Ocala, Fla., with helping her achieve her gold medal. We caught up with her recently to find out more about the horses she rides and what she loves about her sport. Read more here US Equestrian Names Additional USEF/USPEA Para-Equestrian Dressage Center of Excellence - US Equestrian (USEF) and the United States Para-Equestrian Association (USPEA) are excited to announce the launch of an additional USEF/USPEA National Para-Equestrian Dressage Center of Excellence (COE). The USEF Selection Committee carefully scrutinized the application and upheld the highest standards upon recommending the following facility to be named with this prestigious COE title. Read more here Vote Today for Your Equestrian Heroes in the FEI Awards 2018! - The public vote for the FEI Awards 2018 is now open! For a second consecutive year, the public gets to vote and celebrate its equestrian heroes following publication of the shortlisted nominees. Read more here

Houston Dressage Society Laborious Day 1 High Points

% Class Name Division # Horse Rider

USEF LEVEL

CH   79.318    2015 USEF TRAINING LEVEL, TEST 3   Amateur 159 RICARDA ASHLEE WATTS

RES   78.043    2015 USEF TRAINING LEVEL, TEST 1   Amateur 431 BELIZE SAMANTHA FARROW

CH   69.038    2015 USEF TRAINING LEVEL, TEST 2   JR/YR 182 VALENTINO CARMINA CHAVEZ‐ZAMORANO

RES   66.061    2015 USEF SECOND LEVEL, TEST 1   JR/YR 435 CASARO VICTORIA BESHIRS

CH   79.853    2015 USEF FIRST LEVEL, TEST 3   Open 475 SAVANNAH SWF JOHN MASON

RES   78.696    2015 USEF TRAINING LEVEL, TEST 1   Open 283 IVOR SLOTTIE FD ASHLEY SHAW

FEI

CH   72.5    2018 FEI INTERMEDIATE I   Amateur 419 FIFINELLA GCF BONNIE CANTER

RES   62.647    2018 FEI INTERMEDIATE I   Amateur 279 WELTRUHM B AMY ALLEN

CH   59.559    2018 FEI PRIX ST. GEORGES   JR/YR 292 CA FIFTY FIFTY SARAH YEADON

CH   70.882    2018 FEI INTERMEDIATE II   Open 152 VANGENS STARLIGHT CARLOS SALGUERO

RES   70.294    2018 FEI INTERMEDIATE I   Open 297 AIRE JORGE ARAUZ

Freestyle

8/25/2018   72.833    2015 USDF FIRST LEVEL FREESTYLE   Amateur 164 NTEC HON SOLLER JULIA HANDT

8/25/2018   69.167    2015 USDF SECOND LEVEL FREESTYLE   Amateur 164 NTEC HON SOLLER JULIA HANDT

8/25/2018   72.333    2015 USDF FIRST LEVEL FREESTYLE   JR/YR 285 FIERRO L'OASIS SAVANA GARVEY

8/25/2018   63.333    2015 USDF THIRD LEVEL FREESTYLE   JR/YR 421 DI MI TAMBE MARY MALLORY

8/25/2018   77    2015 USDF THIRD LEVEL FREESTYLE   Open 462 MADOC ALL DUN JULIE MADRIGUERA

8/25/2018   72.5    2015 USDF FIRST LEVEL FREESTYLE   Open 430 MAMBO DEIRDRE SABO

Dapples

VICKI KREBSBACH

PONY

CH   62.941    2018 FEI PRIX ST. GEORGES   Pony 284 MOOGLI BARBARA WROE

RES   60.455    2015 USEF TRAINING LEVEL, TEST 3   Pony 151 EDWARD JILL ZEDNICK

IALHA

CH   71.282    2015 USEF THIRD LEVEL, TEST 3   Open 443 HOBBIT INTERAGRO TIAGO ERNESTO

% Class Name Division # Horse Rider

FEI

CH   66.029    2018 FEI INTERMEDIATE I  Amateur 419 FIFINELLA GCF BONNIE CANTER

RES   59.265    2018 FEI INTERMEDIATE II  Amateur 288 TITLEIST CEAN EMBREY

CH   61.765    2018 FEI PRIX ST. GEORGES  JR/YR 292 CA FIFTY FIFTY SARAH YEADON

CH   68.235    2018 FEI INTERMEDIATE I  Open 297 AIRE JORGE ARAUZ

RES   67.206    2018 FEI INTERMEDIATE II  Open 152 VANGENS STARLIGHT CARLOS SALGUERO

PONY

CH   61.618    2018 FEI PRIX ST. GEORGES  Pony 284 MOOGLI BARBARA WROE

RES   57.794    2015 USEF FIRST LEVEL, TEST 3  Pony 151 EDWARD JILL ZEDNICK

DAPPLE

Cynthia Burchett

USEF

CH   77.955    2015 USEF TRAINING LEVEL, TEST 3  Open 169 ZIXTEN JOHN MASON

RES   77.609    2015 USEF TRAINING LEVEL, TEST 1  Open 283 IVOR SLOTTIE FD ASHLEY SHAW

CH   77.727    2015 USEF TRAINING LEVEL, TEST 3  Amateur 165 NTEC DOM BENEDICTINE JULIA HANDT

RES   74.318    2015 USEF TRAINING LEVEL, TEST 3  Amateur 159 RICARDA ASHLEE WATTS

CH   72.273    2015 USEF TRAINING LEVEL, TEST 3  JR/YR 298 PLUTONIUM SYDNEY BAILEY

RES   70.385    2015 USEF TRAINING LEVEL, TEST 2  JR/YR 182 VALENTINO CARMINA CHAVEZ‐ZAMORANO

FREESTYLE

CH   75.5    2015 USDF FIRST LEVEL FREESTYLE  Amateur 164 NTEC HON SOLLER JULIA HANDT

RES   64.7    2015 USDF THIRD LEVEL FREESTYLE  Amateur 484 JOLLY MON AMY GANCI

CH   73    2015 USDF FIRST LEVEL FREESTYLE  JR/YR 285 FIERRO L'OASIS SAVANA GARVEY

RES 56    2015 USDF THIRD LEVEL FREESTYLE  JR/YR 421 DI MI TAMBE MARY MALLORY

CH   72.867    2015 USDF THIRD LEVEL FREESTYLE  Open 462 MADOC ALL DUN JULIE MADRIGUERA

RES   72.467    2015 USDF FIRST LEVEL FREESTYLE  Open 181 MR. PALMER CYNTHIA HALL

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DATE BARN CITY JUDGE CONTACT EMAIL ENTRY FORM

12/9/2017 Schooling Show Championships Houston Donna Meyer/Amy Ganci Jena Tavormina schoolingshows@houstondressagesociety.org www.houstondressagesociety.org

2/3/2018 Haras Dos Cavaleiros Magnolia Donna Meyer Jan Colley colley256@gmail.com showsecretary.com2/4/2018 New Horizon Stables Hockley Leslie Cummings Lynette Diamond NewHorizonStables@sbcglobal.net http://www.newhorizonstablestexas.com

2/25/2018 Sienna Missouri City Pam Fowler Grace Cal Eller CELLER78@aol.com http://siennastables.com

3/4/2018 New Horizon Stables Hockley TBA Lynette Diamond NewHorizonStables@sbcglobal.net http://www.newhorizonstablestexas.com3/11/2018 Snowdonia Farm Tomball Leslie Cummings Susan Williams SnowdoniaFarms@yahoo.com http://www.snowdoniafarms.com3/24/2018 Haras Dos Cavaleiros Magnolia Beth Barritt Jan Colley colley256@gmail.com showsecretary.com3/24/2018 Hearthstone Houston TBA Julie Robers ShowSecretary@HearthstoneRidingStables.com http://www.hearthstoneridingstables.com3/25/2018 Sienna Missouri City Leslie Cummings Cal Eller CELLER78@aol.com http://siennastables.com

4/8/2018 New Horizon Stables Hockley TBA Lynette Diamond NewHorizonStables@sbcglobal.net http://www.newhorizonstablestexas.com4/14/2018 Haras Dos Cavaleiros Magnolia Bobbie Paulk Jan Colley colley256@gmail.com showsecretary.com4/29/2018 Sienna Missouri City Diane Rochau Cal Eller CELLER78@aol.com http://siennastables.com

5/5/2018 Haras Dos Cavaleiros Magnolia TBA Jan Colley colley256@gmail.com showsecretary.com5/5/2018 Hearthstone Houston TBA Julie Robers ShowSecretary@HearthstoneRidingStables.com http://www.hearthstoneridingstables.com5/12/2018 Solstice Houston TBA Marly Williams mwilliamsaggie@gmail.com http://www.solsticefarmsdressage.com/home5/20/2018 New Horizon Stables Hockley TBA Lynette Diamond NewHorizonStables@sbcglobal.net http://www.newhorizonstablestexas.com

6/3/2018 New Horizon Stables Hockley TBA Lynette Diamond NewHorizonStables@sbcglobal.net http://www.newhorizonstablestexas.com6/23/2018 Haras Dos Cavaleiros Magnolia TBA Jan Colley colley256@gmail.com showsecretary.com

7/8/2018 Snowdonia Farm Tomball Suzan Saylor Susan Williams SnowdoniaFarms@yahoo.com http://www.snowdoniafarms.com7/14/2018 Haras Dos Cavaleiros Magnolia TBA Jan Colley colley256@gmail.com showsecretary.com

8/18/2018 Haras Dos Cavaleiros Magnolia TBA Jan Colley colley256@gmail.com showsecretary.com8/26/2018 Sienna Missouri City Pam Fowler Grace Cal Eller CELLER78@aol.com http://siennastables.com

9/16/2018 New Horizon Stables Hockley TBA Lynette Diamond NewHorizonStables@sbcglobal.net http://www.newhorizonstablestexas.com9/16/2018 Haras Dos Cavaleiros Magnolia TBA Jan Colley colley256@gmail.com showsecretary.com9/30/2018 Sienna Missouri City Diane Rochau Cal Eller CELLER78@aol.com http://siennastables.com

10/14/2018 Snowdonia Farm Tomball Leslie Cummings Susan Williams SnowdoniaFarms@yahoo.com http://www.snowdoniafarms.com10/27/2018 Haras Dos Cavaleiros Magnolia TBA Jan Colley colley256@gmail.com showsecretary.com10/27/2018 Hearthstone Houston TBA Julie Robers ShowSecretary@HearthstoneRidingStables.com http://www.hearthstoneridingstables.com10/27/2018 Solstice Houston TBA Marly Williams mwilliamsaggie@gmail.com http://www.solsticefarmsdressage.com/home

11/4/2018 New Horizon Stables Hockley TBA Lynette Diamond NewHorizonStables@sbcglobal.net http://www.newhorizonstablestexas.com11/18/2018 New Horizon Stables Hockley TBA Lynette Diamond NewHorizonStables@sbcglobal.net http://www.newhorizonstablestexas.com

12/1/2018 Solstice Houston TBA Marly Williams mwilliamsaggie@gmail.com http://www.solsticefarmsdressage.com/home12/8/2018 Schooling Show Championships Katy TBA Jena Tavormina schoolingshows@houstondressagesociety.org www.houstondressagesociety.org

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GAIG/USDF AA Third Level

GAIG/USDF AA Fourth Level

69.432%

69.412%

68.049%

69.936%

57.667%Ashlee Watts

HamptonStacey Woods Munoz

Kibis

Bonnie Canter Shakira 467

73.720%

73.333%

65.222%

Julia Handt NTEC Hon Soller

Bonnie Canter Shakira 467

Tricia Earley San Angelo

2018 USDF Region 9 Championships Adult Amateur Results

Classes Champion Score Reserve Champion Score

Diana Summers Ziggy Stardust

Julia Handt NTEC Hon Soller

69.432%

70.368%

GAIG/USDF AA Second Level

GAIG/USDF AA First Level

Ashlee Watts Ricarda

Ashlee Watts Ricarda

GAIG/USDF AA Training Level

2018 USDF Region 9 Championships Adult Amateur Results

Classes Champion Score Reserve Champion Score

GAIG/USDF AA FEI Intermediare-1

Bonnie Canter Fifinella GCF

68.750%Terri Sue Wensinger

Valentino 65.515%

Bonnie Canter Fifinella GCF

68.676%Amy Rippy

Harley 64.618%GAIG/USDF AA

FEI Prix St Georges

GAIG/USDF AA FEI Grand Prix

Terri Sue Wensinger Asterios

67.717% Jamie Knight Teske Van G

GAIG/USDF AA FEI Intermediare-2

Mark YourCalendars for 2018!

Mark YourCalendars for 2018!

Mark YourCalendars for 2018!

2018 USDF Region 9 Championships Open Results

Classes Champion Score Reserve Champion Score

GAIG/USDF Open First Level

Marta Renilla WEC's Senor Rubinstein

75.588%John Mason

Savannah SWF72.794%

Kelsey Broecker Caelius

75%Alexandra Du Celliee Muller

Imperial WRF74.205%GAIG/USDF Open

Training Level

GAIG/USDF Open Third Level

Tiago Ernesto Hobbit Interagro

69.423%Anartz Chanca

Superman68.205%

GAIG/USDF Open Second Level

Gail Abele Sandrino

72.561%Marta Renilla

Jazzmeyer72.439%

GAIG/USDF Open Fourth Level

Roxanne Rabun Funky Stuff C

69.222%Anartz Chanca

Superman67.211%

2018 USDF Region 9 Championships Open Results

Classes Champion Score Reserve Champion Score

GAIG/USDF Open FEI Intermediare-1

Ida Mattisson Evaldi L

70.000%Yvonne Kusserow

Noerregaard's Shiva69.485%

Ida Mattisson Evaldi L

71.397%Kelsey Broecker Dreamcatcher

70.368%GAIG/USDF Open FEI Prix St Georges

GAIG/USDF Open FEI Grand Prix

Christine Calao Rapport

68.641%Eva Oldenbroek-Tabor

Wynston63.750%

GAIG/USDF Open FEI Intermediare-2

Carlos Salguero Vangens Starlight

68.897%Marta Renilla

Gamarrot Font 68.088%

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2018 USDF Region 9 Championships JR/YR Results

Classes Champion Score Reserve Champion Score

GAIG/USDF JR/YR First Level

Lucero Limones Dafour

69.191%Katie Haynes

Colin 68.309%

Hayley Baker Nova Scotia

70.568%Addison Keen

Felix Felicis 68.309%GAIG/USDF JR/YR

Training Level

GAIG/USDF JR/YR Third Level

Madison Lacy Fandango

71.538%Sarah Evans Winterstolz

63.462%

GAIG/USDF JR/YR Second Level

Barrett Barksdale Brooklyn GCF

69.939%Kailey Devore Fauston NAF

65.549%

GAIG/USDF JR/YR Fourth Level

Kari Nichols Genna

64.000%Hannah Kang

Unico63.056%

2018 USDF Region 9 Championships JR/YR Results

Classes Champion Score Reserve Champion Score

GAIG/USDF JR/YR FEI Intermediare-1

Brownwyn Cordiak Amor Amor

64.632%Mackenzie Rivers

Divinci 58.456%

GAIG/USDF JR/YR FEI Prix St Georges

Jessica Fan Woohoo

62.941%Kari Nichols

Genna 62.426%

Meaghan Marie Davis Grand Makana

80.0%Kasey Denny

Feyock 78.0%

USDF Dressage Seat Medal Semi- Final

13 & under

Olivia Patton Ricci Robinson

84.0%Morgan Rivers

Sandalo VI 82.0%

USDF Dressage Seat Medal Semi- Final

14 - 18

2018 USDF Region 9 Championships Freestyle Results

Classes Champion Score Reserve Champion Score

GAIG/USDF First Level Freestyle

Julia Handt NTEC Hon Soller

71.567%Jennifer Nylin

Orient des Touches71.517%GAIG/USDF Second

Level Freestyle

Caryn Bloom Achilles

70.817%Julia Handt

NTEC Hon Soller70.5%

Tricia Earley San Angelo

70.683%Julie Madriguera Madoc All Dun

68.900%GAIG/USDF Third Level Freestyle

Marta Renilla Gamarrot Font

68.938%Kristin Knutson

Vashti66.35%GAIG/USDF FEI

Grand Prix Freestyle

72.70%GAIG/USDF Fourth Level Freestyle

Marta Renilla Rhustler

71.812%Savannah Mixon

Florence-Ra

Gail Abele Teodoros Milagro

73.50%Jenna Stern-Arnold

Jypsy Rose

70.625%GAIG/USDF FEI I-1 Freestyle

President Chris Renne president@houstondressagesociety.org Vice President Angel Gunn vicepresidnent@houstondressagesociety.org Membership Kathy Powel-Florip membership@houstondressagesociety.org Secretary Jody DeStefanis secretary@houstondressagesociety.org Special Events Chair Devon O’Leary specialevents@houstondressagesociety.org

Recognized Shows Leslie Rohrer recognizedshows@houstondressagesociety.org Historian/Recorder Ida Mattisson historian@houstondressagesociety.org

Advertising/Sponsorship/Vendors Dana Speer sponsorships@houstondressagesociety.org

Treasurer Bit Fingerhut treasurer@houstondressagesociety.org Publications Doug Canter publications@houstondressagesociety.org

Junior/Young Riders Elizabeth Crawford juniors@houstondressagesociety.org Awards Chair Kristin Cyprus awards@houstondressagesociety.org Schooling Shows Jena Tavormina schoolingshows@houstondressagesociety.org Education Coordinator Alison MacDonald education@houston.dressagesociety.org Volunteers Jessica Jemison-Williams volunteers@houstondressagesocitey.org

Houston Dressage Society Board Members

Longtime HDS member, Marie Morgan of Solstice Farms, won the 2018 USDF Region 9 Teaching Excellence Award. Marie (on the right) is pictured with the award's founder, Meg Fleming. The award was announced at the 2018 Region 9 Championship banquet.

Amy Marrich, riding Penny Lane, is the 2018 HDS National Dressage Pony Cup (NDPC) Partner Show Series Champion. All of the HDS USEF Recognized Shows are NDPC partner shows. Amy won an embroidered NDPC jacket. Congratulations!

USDF & Region 9 Timeline

Note: Applications for Region 9 grants and awards are available on the Region 9 Website: www.usdfregion9.org or

contact: region9dir@usdf.org

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 Omnibus Advertising Form available on Region 9 Website. Deadline for Omnibus ads is Sept 17.

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.

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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 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 to be first submitted to the USDF EB and the Bylaws Committee for

comment and review at least 60 days before the BOG General Assembly

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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 17– 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 17 – 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 30: These deadlines are the same from year to year.

o End of USDF competition year o Deadline to apply for Rider Awards and Horse Performance Certificates o Deadline to submit birthday to USDF (required for Jr/YR and Adult Amateur awards) o 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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