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President’s Message

Welcome to the first electronic version of the Tip!By Kathy Mchugh

Amazingly, only a very few you asked to continue to receive it in paper form. Please bear with us as we experiment with the best way to format and deliver it, and let us know what you think. We believe that it has the potential to offer you a great deal more than paper form, but we need to learn how to realize that potential. It’s a work in progress. If you missed the chance to ask for it in paper form, you can make that happen by writing me at [email protected] or at 64 Pearl Street in Charlestown, MA 02129.

Finally . . . Summer and the show season are upon us. I don’t know about you but I lost a LOT of flowers, plants and shrubs to winter kill this year, and it nearly killed me too. I have no doubt it was hard on your horses too, and a very slow start getting them back into shape with a spring that was no less forgiving

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than the winter. But all that is behind us now, the sun is shining as I write, and I’m told that la Nina will bring us a sweltering summer. I say “bring it on!” . . . Famous last words.

Our members have been asking us for years to bring back a summer show, and, finally, we have identified a great team to make this a reality. Veteran show secretary Sue McKeown will be working with new manager Helen Cast and Twisdenwood Farm for a one-day show on July 13. Entries close on July 1. It’s a beautiful facility and a great new opportunity to show off what you’re working on.

Longtime NEDA board members and Fall Show manager remembers the genesis of the summer show back in the late 1970’s as a show for the novice rider – a What-U-Canner, for riders to do What You Can – as an alternative to the larger recognized shows that were all that was available at the time. Her idea was sparked, as she was riding an off-the-track

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contents 1 Welcome to the first electronic version of the Tip! 4 NEDA Calendar 2014 8 Spring is here! I sure hope so! 9 NEDA Summer Show Charity Event 16 Recruitment Poster 20 2014 Dressage Schooling Shows 24 News from the NEDA Scholarship Committee 25 NEDA Fall Symposium 2014 26 New England Breed Show Series 29 NEDA Benefits of Membership

MeMBershiP Questions and changes oF addressFor all membership questions and changes of address please contact:

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neda 2014 oFFicersPresident: Katherine Mchugh 64 Pearl st., charlestown, Ma 02129 617.337.5914, [email protected]

Vice President-Activities: Kate o’connor 235 glenwood road, rutland, Ma 01543 508.886.4580, [email protected]

Vice President-Services: Phyllis Leblanc 650 Boxford Rd., Bradford, MA 01835 978.745.7648, [email protected]

Secretary: heather stone 78 Front st., hopkinton, Ma 01748 617.480.8077, [email protected]

Treasurer: iris Berdrow, 27 randall road, Bolton, Ma 01740, 781.589.6422, [email protected]

coordinators and ManagersEDUCATION COMMITTEEEducation Coordinator (Interim): Kate o’connor 235 glenwood road, rutland, Ma 01543 508.886.4580, [email protected]

Continuing Education: sally davenport 91 Front street #309, scituate, Ma 02066 781.378.1881, [email protected]

Fall Symposium: Open. Kate O’Connor (Inter-im), 235 Glenwood Road, Rutland MA 01543, 508.886.4580, [email protected]

Flextime Lesson Program: carol gordon PO Box 45, Norton, MA 02766, 508.285.4754, [email protected]

Scholarships: angela Prenosil P.O. Box 398, Thorndike, MA 01079-0398 413.627.2699, [email protected]

PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEEPublic Relations Coordinator and A Tip of the Hat Editor: tracie richardson 466 Broadway, hanover, Ma 02339 781.826.4038, [email protected]

Communications Manager: open

Advertising (Interim): shawn Walker 1 Willard circle, andover, Ma 01810 978.314.7691, [email protected]

Photographer: carole Macdonald 1 Bowman Lane, Westboro, Ma 01581 508.366.7886, [email protected]

Technology: elizabeth Preston 34 clark street, Westerly, ri 02891, 401.742.6104, [email protected]

COMPETITION COMMITTEECompetition Coordinator: Beth Jenkins 63 Western avenue, sherborn, Ma 01770 508.655.6490, 508.733.3672, [email protected]

Fall Festival: Jane sheehan 600 South Main St., Mansfield, MA 02048 508.339-6209, 508.369.1546 [email protected]

Spring Show: Paul cormier 20 Village avenue, acushnet, Ma 02743 508.995.5988, 508.847.2931, [email protected]

Sport Horse/Breed Shows: Kathy hickerson 68 russell hill rd., Brookline, nh 03033 603.673.4344, 603.557.4054 [email protected]

Year-End Awards and Banquet: Ms. J. stanley edwards, 30 old Littleton road, harvard, Ma 01451, 617.293.8209 cell, [email protected]

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEEMembership Services Coordinator: Karin swanfeldt, 105 Park st, ayer, Ma 01432, 978.855.4683, [email protected]

Membership Recruitment: Karin swanfeldt 105 Park st., ayer, Ma 01432 978.855.4683, [email protected]

Nominations: Alexandra Dane 3 newbury rd., ipswich, Ma 01938 978.356.0682, [email protected]

Volunteer Coordinator: diane holston 49 stevens st., athol, Ma 01331 978.249.8543, [email protected]

Board Members at Large: shawn Walker, 1 Willard circle, andover, Ma 01810 978.314.7691, [email protected]

Jennifer Dillon, P.O. Box 421, Yarmouth, ME 04096 508.641.3121, [email protected]

suzanne adams, 17 high st, hudson, Ma 01749 [email protected]

suzanne LeBlanc, 129 norwood ave, newton, Ma 02460, [email protected]

SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEESponsorship Coordinator: christine shea 369 college hwy., southampton, Ma 01073 978.314.9922, [email protected]

Sponsor Facilitator: Kerstin Witaszek 645 south Washington street, Belchertown, Ma 01007, [email protected]

Sponsorship Major Donors: open

Sponsor Development: open. [email protected]

OFF BOARD POSITIONSMembership Entry/Webmaster: tammy Paparella 6 Pratt’s Junction rd., sterling, Ma 01564 978-422.2324, [email protected]

Other Competition.: diana Lane 34 Mt. hood ter., Melrose, Ma 02176 781.662.2373, [email protected]

Equine Affaire: Karin swanfeldt 105 Park st., ayer, Ma 01432 978.855.4683, [email protected]

Publications: Molly Johns, 5 sabina dr.,holliston, Ma 01746 508.429.2451, [email protected]

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Speaking of requests for return engagements, our incredibly popular symposium with Ingrid Klimke some years ago prompted many to request a return visit, and we are delighted to report that we will be hosting Ingrid and Veterinarian Dr. Ina Goesmeier for a two-day clinic at Apple Knoll Farm in Millis on November 1 and 2. Klimke rarely travels for clinics, so this is a unique opportunity to benefit from her deep knowledge of

Standardbred and wanted a show for people like her. She started as show secretary with a friend as manager, in a big open field in Medfield, where EVERYTHING had to be brought in, from porta-potties to rings and bleachers. She enlisted her teenage children and Sally Swift to help (before she became a national figure). The first show consisted of three rings and a tent, expanding quickly to five rings and about 300 entries as a popular event in the Boston area. She recalls “Every year we gave out a nice prize (like a hand crafted tack box) as a Mystery Award, which changed from year to year. One year it was for the neatest entry. Another year it was for the competing horse with the longest tail. We decorated the port a potties with nice flowers. And we fed the volunteers a yummy hot crab casserole for lunch, topped off with strawberry shortcake from the local Sunshine Farm. I remember competitors sneaking into the volunteer lunch to partake of the crab casserole.” When Beth moved over to manage the Fall Show in 1990, Angela Prenosil and Ann Villani took over the summer show and moved it to Stoneleigh Burnham School where it stayed and continued until the early 2000’s when Ann Villani fell ill and died. Without a management team, the show could not go on. We’ve been looking for the right combination ever since and are thrilled that we have found it in Helen Cast and Sue McKeown.

classical dressage riding and training techniques for all horses. Her symposium was a runaway success when she was last here, so stay tuned to the NEDA website for full details as they unfold. Dr. Goesmeier will be lecturing about her renowned combinations of traditional and alternative treatment methods for the best possible outcomes for horses of all ages in all disciplines.

I wish all a great summer of competition, learning, making progress towards your equestrian goals, and simply enjoying the outdoors and the company of your horses and barn mates!

Scorers working hard

Janet Black & Carol Lavell


neda caLendar 2014 BE SURE TO CHECK THE NEDA WEBSITE (WWW.NEDA.ORG ) FOR FULL CALENDAR INCLUDEING PRIZE LISTS, UPDATED AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

JUNEsaturday and sunday, carbery Fields sport horse show i and ii June 7-8 (2 different shows) Lebanon, CT, www.carberyfields.com

saturday and sunday Windswept Farms i and ii, Petersham, Ma June 28-29 (2 different shows) www.facebook.com/pages/Windswept-Farms/220293227998942

JULYsunday, July 13 neda summer show at twisdenwood Farm, georgetown, Ma Manager: helen cast https://neda.site-ym.com/?page=suMMershoW

Saturday and Sunday Broadfields Dressage Sport Horse Show I and II July 19-20 (2 different shows) Durham, NH, http://neda.site-ym.com/events/event_details.asp?id=429021&group=

AUGUSTsaturday and sunday, Fall Breed and dressage show at Maplewood Warmbloods August 2-3 (2 different shows) Middletown, NY, www.maplewoodwarmbloods.com

august 15 last day for 2014 neda membership renewals for eligibility for year end awards

august 16 2015 membership renewals open

Sat &Sun Aug 23-24 PBF Open Sport Hose Show I and II at P&B Family Ranch (2 different shows) Holland, NY, www.pbfamilyranch.com

SEPTEMBERSunday, September 7 NEDA Schooling Show to Benefit Strongwater Farm Therapeutic Equestrian Center Tewksbury, MA, Manager: Diana Lane

thur-sun, sept 18-21 neda Fall Festival of dressage, great american insurance group usdF region 8 Manager: Beth Jenkins Championships, Breeders Championships, New England Series, for benefit of the us Paraequestrian association, saugerties, new york, www.neda.org

OCTOBERoctober 1 deadline for neda scholarship applications coordinator: angela Prenosil

October 1 Closing date for all Flextime applications Manager: Carol Gordon

october 8 deadline for receipt of applications for neda year-end awards for Manager: stanley edwards

NOVEMBERSat -Sun Nov 1-2 NEDA Fall Symposium w/Ingrid Klimke & Dr. Ina Goesmeier Millis, MA, Fall Symposium Webpage

Thur-Sun, Nov 13-16 Equine Affaire, W. Springfield, MA Manager, NEDA booth: Karin Swanfeldt

november 30 last day for 2015 early bird membership renewal discount and free omnibus Membership contact: tammy Paparella

DECEMBERWed–sat, dec 3-6 usd F annual convention, cambridge, Ma region 8 host: debra reinhardt


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Spring is here! I sure hope so!Our first shows in Region 8 have occurred and while I think the weather slowed down ‘us’ riders who remained up here in the great north, a few of you took the chance to get out there. Since May shows are now basically closed, there are only 2.5 months left to qualify for the regional championships. Scary!

Remember the US Dressage Finals is for each Open and Adult Amateur Champion and Reserve Champion at the Regional Championships. They will be invited to Lexington, KY to compete head to head with the other regional champions. Last year Region 8 did very well and I am

hoping for a big successful showing from Region 8 again. Information and Prize list will be up shortly on the USDF site. Remember there is no harm in declaring now for the finals even if you are not qualified yet!

Our Region 8 website is up and looking good. PLEASE if you have any pictures to contribute, forward them to Kevin England, [email protected]. We would love to rotate photos. Also if you have anything that you would like to contribute, news, special events, etc, please forward the info to him also. This is your site so we want you to use it and find info you need.

Reminders! Our regional Meeting will be October 25th at the Amherst Brewing Company in Amherst, MA at 11:30. Our last meeting was very productive and it is open to all USDF members…

USDF Convention is in Cambridge, MA this year on December 4-6. It is the first time for this event to be in our region. Please try to come as it is very educational and fun.

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5/24/2014 tristate horsemen assoc. Woodstock, ct Western dressage tBa www.tristatehorsemen.com/dressage

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5/25/2014 tristate horsemen assoc. Woodstock, ct intro-second tBa www.tristatehorsemen.com/dressage

5/25/2014 hilltop equestiran center ride review ride intro-second, Preelem-Prelim tBa Mary ann davis 603-692-6313 somersworth, nh www.hilltopequestriancenter.com

5/31/2014 Letterperfect Farm Uxbridge, MA Intro-FEI TBA Kelli Mason 508-278-9905 [email protected] www.Letterperfectfarm.com

6/1/2014 Merrimack Valley dressage intro-Fourth, Fei toc Bradford Equestrian Center Bradford, MA Dressage Rider Tests, Prix Caprilli Leslie deGrandmaison (L) Barbara Odiorne 978 376-8327 [email protected] sandi austin 978 774-6554 [email protected] Lynda angstadt [email protected]

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6/1/2014 East Hill Farm Plainfield, VT Intro- FEI, Western Dressage TBA Kathie Moulton [email protected] www.champlaindressagevt.net

6/7/2014 First Choice Riding Academy Enfield, NH Intro-First, Second and above TOC Rachel Marks Webber (L) Heidi Jo Hauri-Gill 603-632-1011 Baby Elem- Training www.firstchoiceridingacademy.com

6/8/2014 Beland Stables Lakeville, MA Intro-First, Second-FEI TOC Dot Demis (R) PJ Archambault 508-428-1526 Susan Edelen (L) [email protected] www.Belandstables.com

6/8/2014 NHDEA Summer Schooling Show, Intro-FEI Ida Anderson Norris (S) www.nhdea.org UNH, Durham, NH Lori Barnard (R)

6/15/2014 Cutter Farm Dracut, MA Intro-Training, PreElem-Prelim TBA Marina Burliss (978) 697-7858 Kristin Wesson/Secretary (603)440-3564 [email protected] www.cutterfarm.com

6/15/2014 Oak Rise Farm Goffstown, NH Intro-Third, Gaited and Leslie DeGrandmaison (L) Sue Yianakopolos 603-656-9730 www.oakrisefarm.com [email protected]

6/22/2014 Xenophon Farm Montague, MA Intro-Fourth, Elem-Novice Janet Briggs (R) Elaine Kachavos 413-367-0305 Western dressage h: 413-367-9828 f: 413-230-6000 cell [email protected]

6/22/2014 Heritage Dressage Briggs Stables Intro-First, Second and above TOC Chrystal Taylor (L) www.heritage-dressage.org Hanover, MA Freestyle TOC, Western Dressage Susan Edelen (L)

6/22/2014 crda schooling show - intro-Fei tBa sue McKeown 508-459-9209 apple Knoll Farm Millis, Ma [email protected] www.crdressage.org


6/22/2014 the equestry new haven, Vt intro- Fei, Western dressage tBa Kate selby [email protected] www.champlaindressagevt.net

6/28/2014 sons of the Wind Farm Merrimac, Ma intro-Psg tBa Julie Bottum www.sonsofthewindfarm.com 978-423-9619

6/28/2014 TriState Horsemen Assoc. Woodstock, CT Western Dressage Susan Edelen (L) www.tristatehorsemen.com/dressage

6/29/2014 Southern Maine Dressage Association Intro-FEI Bill McMullin (R) Polly Shields 207-894-5149 hollis, Me [email protected]

6/29/2014 TriState Horsemen Assoc. Woodstock, CT Intro-Second Susan Edelen (L) www.tristatehorsemen.com/dressage

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7/6/2014 hilltop equestiran center intro-second tBa Mary ann davis 603-692-6313 ride review ride somersworth, nh www.hilltopequestriancenter.com


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7/12/2014 Central Maine Dressage Association Intro-FEI Chris Joost (L) [email protected] durham, Me

7/12/2014 Sunset Farm Waterford, ME Intro-Fourth Charlotte Trentelman (S) [email protected]

7/13/2014 SPHO Dressage Schooling Show Hollis, ME Intro-FEI Willette Brown (R) [email protected]

7/13/2014 Beland Stables Lakeville, MA Intro-First, Second-FEI TOC Caludia Tarlov (L) PJ Archambault 508-428-1526 Rita Brown (L) [email protected] www.Belandstables.com

7/13/2014 chaMP at good hope south hero, Vt intro- Fei, Western dressage tBa Jean desranleau [email protected] www.champlaindressagevt.net

7/17/2014 Heritage Dressage Intro-First, Second and above TOC Kathy Bruce (L) www.heritage-dressage.org Briggs Stables Hanover, MA Freestyle TOC, Western Dressage Sara Stubbs (L)

7/20/2014 CVDA Summer Schooling Show Intro-FEI Cindy Rose-Wylie, (R) www.cvda.org South Woodstock, VT Meg Hilly (L)

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8/3/2014 Xenophon Farm Montague, MA Intro-Fourth, Elem-Novice Bill McMullin (R) Elaine Kachavos 413-367-0305 Western dressage h: 413-367-9828 f: 413-230-6000 cell [email protected]

8/3/2014 Southern Maine Dressage Association Intro-FEI Susan Edelen (L) Elizabeth Tewksbury 207- 625-4616 hollis, Me [email protected]

8/3/2014 tristate horsemen assoc. Woodstock, ct intro-second tBa www.tristatehorsemen.com/dressage

8/3/2014 Long shadow Farm Morrisville, Vt intro- Fei, Western dressage tBa Joanne Lawton [email protected] www.champlaindressagevt.net

8/10/2014 Central Maine Dressage Association Intro-FEI Carol Poulin-Taylor (L) [email protected] durham, Me

8/10/2014 Independence Stable Belchertown, MA Intro-Training, First and above TOC Gretchen DeMone (L) Dottie Brittingham 413-284-0371 *Leadline, Western dressage [email protected] www.independencestablellc.com

8/10/2014 Beland Stables Lakeville, MA Intro-First, Second-FEI TOC Yvonn Coleman-Larson (L) PJ Archambault 508-428-1526 Leslie de Grandmaison (L) [email protected] www.Belandstables.com

8/10/2014 crda schooling show - intro-Fei tBa sue McKeown 508-459-9209 apple Knoll Farm Millis, Ma [email protected] www.crdressage.org

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8/17/2014 oak rise Farm goffstown, nh intro-third, gaited and grace golden sue yianakopolos 603-656-9730 Western dressage www.oakrisefarm.com [email protected]

8/23/2014 Sunset Farm Waterford, ME Intro-Fourth Carol Poulin-Taylor (L) [email protected]




8/24/2014 Greystone Stables Schooling Show Berwick, ME Intro-FEI Laura Mitchell (L) [email protected]



8/24/2014 Cloverfield Farm Colchester, VT Intro- FEI, Western Dressage TBA Lori Bernard www.champlaindressagevt.net

8/31/2014 Juniper Knoll Farm Richmond, VT Intro- FEI, Western Dressage Jean Pecor (L) Becca Olsen [email protected] www.champlaindressagevt.net

9/6/2014 CVDA Fall Schooling Show South Woodstock, VT Intro-FEI Jean Pecor (L) www.cvda.org EmMA Griffen (L)

9/6/2014 Central Maine Dressage Association Intro-FEI Willette Brown (R) [email protected] Kur for the Cure Pownal, ME Jane Tremlett (L)

9/7/2014 Xenophon Farm Montague, MA Intro-Fourth, Elem-Novice Susanne Handler (R) Elaine Kachavos 413-367-0305 Western dressage h: 413-367-9828 f: 413-230-6000 cell [email protected]

9/7/2014 Independence Stable Belchertown, MA Intro-Training, First and above TOC Bobbi Carleton (L) Dottie Brittingham 413-284-0371 *Leadline, Western dressage [email protected] www.independencestablellc.com

9/7/2014 NEDA Schooling Shows to benefit Intro-Fourth, Western Dressage Leslie de Grandmaison (L) Diana Lane [email protected] strongwater Farm tewksbury, Ma www.neda.org

9/7/2014 East Hill Farm Plainfield, VT Intro- FEI, Western Dressage TBA Kathie Moulton [email protected] www.champlaindressagevt.net


9/13/2014 the equestry new haven, Vt intro- Fei, Western dressage tBa Kate selby [email protected] www.champlaindressagevt.net

9/14/2014 Derby Talk Farm Atkinson, NH Leadline, Intro-Second, Above TOC Patti Swan (L) Ronald or Beverly LeBlanc 603-362-4234 [email protected] www.derbytalkfarm.com

9/14/2014 oak rise Farm goffstown, nh intro-third, gaited and Pam Walker sue yianakopolos 603-656-9730 Western dressage www.oakrisefarm.com [email protected]

9/14/2014 Southern Maine Dressage Association Intro-FEI Christina Keim (L) [email protected] hollis, Me


9/21/2014 eddy Farm school for horse and rider intro- Fei, Western dressage tBa Margaret Bojanowski Middlebury, Vt [email protected] www.champlaindressagevt.net

9/27/2014 sons of the Wind Farm Merrimac, Ma intro-Psg tBa Julie Bottum www.sonsofthewindfarm.com 978-423-9619

9/27/2014 NMDA Schooling Show Atkinson, ME Intro-FEI Patti Swan (L) [email protected]

9/28/2014 Merrimack Valley Dressage Intro-Fourth, FEI TOC Janet Briggs (R) Barbara Odiorne 978 376-8327 Bradford Equestrian Center Bradford, MA Dressage Rider Tests, Prix Caprilli [email protected] sandi austin 978 774-6554 [email protected] Lynda angstadt [email protected]

9/28/2014 Breezy Meadows schooling show saco, Me intro-Fei tBa [email protected]

9/28/2014 Juniper Knoll Farm Richmond, VT Intro- FEI, Western Dressage Meg Hilly (L) Becca Olsen [email protected] www.champlaindressagevt.net

10/5/2014 Southern Maine Dressage Association Hollis, ME Intro-FEI Vickie Rollack (L) [email protected]

10/5/2014 Heritage Dressage Briggs Stables Intro-First, Second and above TOC Dr. Nancy Young (L) www.heritage-dressage.org Hanover, MA Freestyle TOC, Western Dressage Lisa Leland Corchesne (L)



10/5/2014 crda Jean Kendall Memorial schooling show - intro-Fei tBa sue McKeown 508-459-9209 apple Knoll Farm Millis, Ma [email protected] www.crdressage.org

10/5/2014 NHDEA Fall Schooling Show, UNH, Durham, NH Intro-FEI Susan Roberto (S) www.nhdea.org Willette Brown (R)

10/5/2014 triple combination Farm Ferrisburgh, Vt intro- Fei, Western dressage tBa andrea Waldo [email protected]

10/11/2014 Sunset Farm Waterford, ME Intro-Fourth Vickie Coyman-Rollack (L) [email protected]

10/12/2014 Xenophon Farm Montague, MA Intro-Fourth, Elem-Novice Grace Golden (L) Elaine Kachavos 413-367-0305 Western dressage h: 413-367-9828 f: 413-230-6000 cell [email protected]

10/12/2014 Beland Stables Lakeville, MA Intro-First. Second-FEI TOC Keith Angstadt (R) PJ Archambault 508-428-1526 [email protected] www.Belandstables.com



10/19/2014 Breezy Meadows schooling show saco, Me intro-Fei tBa [email protected]

10/19/2014 hilltop equestiran center intro-second, Preelem-Prelim tBa Mary ann davis 603-692-6313 ride review ride somersworth, nh www.hilltopequestriancenter.com

11/2/2014 Beland Stables Lakeville, MA Intro-First, Second-FEI TOC Susan Roberto (S) PJ Archambault 508-428-1526 [email protected] www.Belandstables.com


Congratulations to the latest recipients of NEDA Scholarships! Five scholarships were awarded in April of 2014. Annie Morris of Columbia, CT received a Professional Scholarship to study with Kathy Connelly and Scott Hassler to hone her skills to compete two horses, Icaro and Telurico. (photo on right).

Linda Parmenter of Hubbardston, MA and Heather Dostal (photo below) of Hatfield, MA both received Professional Scholarships to take part in the USDF

“L” Program. Erin Shea of Ashby, MA received a Professional Scholarship to study with Scott Hassler in hopes of competing at the National Young Horse Championship with her horse, Foster. Krista Nordgren of South Portland, ME received an Amateur Scholarship to study with Tanya Rennie & Kathy Connelly in order to receive her gold medal with her horse, Schando.

We wish them all the best of luck!

Did you know that NEDA Scholarships become available twice a year? The next deadline is October 1st. There are five different categories under which you can apply for grants:

International Level Competitor, Professional Rider/Trainer, Serious Amateur, Young Rider, and Breeding.

As part of NEDA’s mission to “promote and support the art of dressage,” scholarships are made available to members who wish to pursue their training. As a recipient, you will be asked to give back to the dressage community in various ways such as: Keeping a journal of your experiences; fund-raising; being available for publicity or

interviews; giving a clinic or exhibition, providing your judging services for a show, etc.

If you would like to receive a Scholarship Application, need more information, or wish to make a donation to the scholarship fund, please go to the NEDA website scholarship page or contact:

angela Prenosil PO Box 398, Thorndike, MA 01079 (413) 627-2699, [email protected]

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News from the NEDA Scholarship CommitteeBy angeLa PrenosiL


Ingrid Klimke demonstrates: Training The Classical Way through Fitness

and Gymnastic Exercises. – and –

Dr. Ina Gösmeier presents: Natural therapies to support the health and

improve the rideability of the horse.

The New England Dressage Association Fall Symposium will be held November 1 & 2, 2014 at Apple Knoll in Millis, MA. The Symposium will be facilitated by Ingrid Klimke and Dr. Ina Gösmeier over the two days. The topics as stated in the heading promise to be interesting as well as educational. Cavaletti work will be demonstrated as a tool in the

training of the dressage horse. Enjoying the classical training process and keeping it fun for horse as well as rider will also be a focus.

Dr. Gösmeier will be lecturing and presenting practical applications of her topic with live demonstrations. Her

utilization of chiropractic, acupuncture and herbal methods in addition to standard veterinary care generate wonderful discussions. These rarely available lectures are wildly popular and not to be missed.

There will also be DVD’s and books authored by Ingrid Klimke available for sale as well as a book signing session. We are also hopeful there will be a publication by Dr. Gösmeier available for sale.

NEDA is still working to reserve a block of rooms at the Hampton Inn and the Crown Plaza in Natick. We will be announcing the date range to make reservations and code for those rooms as soon as they have been finalized.

It cannot be stressed enough how rare this opportunity is. Ingrid Klimke and Dr. Gösmeier do not come to this country often so take advantage of it. Please keep checking www.neda.org, the NEDA Facebook Page and NEDA publications for updates and details such as hotel information, auditor signup and criteria for rider selection. We will also be seeking volunteers to help with this symposium so please think about what contribution you may be able to give to help make this a successful event. See you there!!!

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New England Breed Show SeriesBy Patty guarino

NEDA is proud to offer many opportunities for Region 8 breeders to showcase their young horses with the New England Breed Show Series. There are more shows added this year throughout the Region 8 territory in which there is sure to be a convenient venue to accommodate more sport horse breeders than ever!

To support the newly added shows in the Series, NEDA is offering a Late Stallion Auction starting May 17. Between May 17 and 31, check out the stallion auction, where proven stallion breeding fees are sold at a reduced rate. The monies collected from the NEDA Stallion auction is generously donated by the breeders to the NEDA Breed Shows and goes out as awards to the winners. Please support this wonderful cause and check out the stallions available at www.nedastallionauction.org.

The importance of getting young horses into a show ring is a great experience for them. It builds their exposure to various situations and also adds to their value as sale horses. Scores at breed shows prove significant to potential buyers and breeder owners. People looking to buy horses will be confident in their purchase when their future dressage partner has been off the farm, away from their herd, and has been comfortable in the show ring.

In order to qualify for NEDA and USDF year end regional awards, a horse has to have three separate scores from three separate judges. This means they need to participate in three shows. Many of the show venues this year have two separate shows and judges, so it is possible to obtain two separate scores by attending only one location.

Come bring your young horse to show off in hand or under saddle group classes and materials. An excellent way to get them out for their first shows. Prize lists and contacts at www.neda.org

NEW! May 17-31, 2014: Late Stallion Auction to benefit the new shows. www.nedastallionauction.org

NEW! June 7 and 8: Carbery Fields Sport horse Show in Lebanon Connecticut.

Judges: Janine Malone, DHSB R and Faith Fessenden DHSB R. Each day is a separate show, so there are two chances to qualify two separate scores.

For More Information: Kathy Grisolia at 631-294-0980 or email at [email protected]

This show will have the first opportunity to sign up for the $2100 NEDA Sport Horse Sweepstakes!

June 28 and 29: PBF Open Sport Horse Show I & II, Windswept Farms I & 2 in at 233 North Main Street, Petersham MA.

Judges: Kristi Wysocki and Susan Mandas Madden Again, two judges for two shows.

For More Information: call Secretary Sue McKeown 978-459-9209 or email [email protected]

NEW! July 19 and 20: Broadfields Dressage Sport Horse Show, Broadfields UNH Equine Center 578 Mast Rd. Ext. Durham, New Hampshire 03824

Judges: Jos Sevriens on Saturday, Dietrich Felgendreher on Sunday

For More Information: Kathy Grisolia 631-338-6340 or email [email protected]

New England Breed Show Series Dates and Locations

July 26 and 27: Western New York Dressage Summer Festival (followed by Dressage Show Summer Festival I & II) Houghton Equestrian Center at Houghton College in Houghton NY

Judges: TBA

For More Information: Wendy Mantione, Manager 585 229-5545 or email [email protected]

July 31 and August 3: Fall Breed & Dressage Shows at Maplewood Warmbloods, 460 Bart Bull Road, Middletown NY 10941

Judges: Ann Gribbons and Dinah Babcock

For More Information: Rose Sinn 609 868-3110, email: [email protected] or check the site: www.maplewoodwarmbloods.com

August 23 and 24: PBF Open, Sport Horse Show I & II P&B Family Ranch 8536 Center Road Holland NY 14080

Judges: Peter Hanson DE, R (Saturday) and Gwen Ka’awaloa CO, R (Sunday)

For More Information: Secretary Alicia Rosenblatt, 716 866-8536 [email protected]

September 18 and 19: Great American/USDF New England Breeders Championships Series Qualifier & Final at NEDA Fall Festival of Dressage HITS on the Hudson, Saugerties NY 12477

Judges: Carter Bass & Kristi Wysocki, $11,150 in Prize Money. Biggest Cash Awards to Breeders and Owners.

For More Information: Debra Reinhardt 203 264-2148

For complete Breed Show information, show entry forms and links please visit www.neda.org


NEDA is pleased to offer an opportunity for competitors to qualify for the NEDA $2100 Sport Horse Sweepstakes. By attending a show offering the Sweepstakes, competitors pay $50 to participate. Each show has its own Sweepstakes, and distributes cash prizes at that show. The more horses entered at each show, the bigger the prize money will be. By participating in the Sweepstakes, a horse is automatically entered in the Final Sweepstakes at NEDA Fall Festival, at no charge. There are some rules, such as the horse has to be a competitor at the Fall Festival to be considered to win. He also has to be present to win. A horse may enter the Sweepstakes at each of the Series Shows, but only one Sweepstakes entry is necessary to qualify for the Final Sweepstakes at the NEDA Fall Festival. There is no opportunity to enter the Sweepstakes at the NEDA Fall Festival. A Sweepstakes prize of $2100 will be awarded at the Wine & Cheese party Thursday night of the NEDA Fall Festival. Thanks to Hof Mendenhol for sponsoring this party that is free and open to all.

This year, NEDA Fall Festival Breed Show and Series Championships will be celebrating their 10th year at the Fall Festival in Saugerties! The Breed Show will be held on Thursday and Friday. NEDA Sport Horse Committee is especially excited about all the prizes to be awarded! There will be more than $11,150 in prize money awarded to breeders and owners. The cash awards go to NEDA Breeders’ Futurity, Born in America and the NEDA Breeders Sweepstakes

winners. Last year those winners received $5400, $2400 and $2100 respectively. Great prizes like saddle pads add to the excitement.

There are two new sponsored prizes added to the NEDA Fall Festival Breed Show. On Friday afternoon, there will be Handler Awards. The traditional Breed Show Amateur Handler class will be divided into two divisions this year: Class 63A for Amateur and Junior/Young Rider Handlers and 63B for Open Handlers. The prizes are Ovation helmets that will be presented to each winner. Many thanks to Ten Brock Farm for sponsoring these classes and awards! The second prizes are cash awards for the Three year old Prospect Award. This is for three year old horses which enter into the Age Class on Thursday and the Material Class on Friday. The highest average score (both fillies and colts) will be awarded $200 Champion and $300 Reserve Champion prizes.

The new, safer venue at the Fall Festival makes it fun to show inexperienced horses. The positive changes include stabling closer to the show ring. Stabling allows horses to return to their stalls between showing and award ceremonies. There is a separate warm up ring, and the route to get there is short and quiet. The breed show takes center stage at Saugerties at the ring adjacent to the food pavilion. Since the Breed Show is centrally located, the atmosphere is exciting for spectators and offers increased exposure for breeders and owners. Thursday night will include the Wine and Cheese party which accompanies the Award Ceremonies, including the Sweepstakes! It is a great way to spend an evening!


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NEDA Benefits of MembershipSpring has finally sprung in New England and just as soon as the rivers stop washing away our paddocks and rings we can earnestly think about a summer of riding, competing and learning. What a wonderful time to share the benefits of NEDA with our friends, barn mates, tack shops, feed stores, farriers, saddle fitters, vets, and local pony clubs. NEDA has something for everyone, even if not an active dressage competitor.

This edition of the TIP includes a centerfield flyer for you to share. Pull it out, hang it up, pass it on!

NEDA Membership offers great benefits and discounts to educational

But more importantly NEDA members have access to the largest association of like-minded dressage riders in the USA. The NEDA website offers a vehicle for buying and selling, for sharing tips, for finding people, and for knowing where to go to learn and compete. The benefits for networking, learning, supporting and celebrating are unsurpassed for active competitors as well as casual weekend riders.

So, do your friends and fellow riders a favor – tell them about NEDA!

Happy riding,

Iris Berdrow Membership Coordinator

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