Half-Halt - Southeast Virginia Dressage Association

Half-Halt
The Newsletter for the Southeastern Chapter of the Virginia Dressage Association
Volume Number 19
Issue Number 5
May 2005
MUSICAL FREESTYLE
CLINIC WITH
TIGGER MONTAGUE
Submitted by Kathy Rowse
SVDA has been planning on a musical freestyle
clinic with Tigger since last year and we were
thrilled to have such a beautiful day for her clinic
at Silverleaf Farm.
The morning started with an hour lecture on
how to select music, tips on making interesting
choreography and then the ins and outs of
editing. The editing especially sounded very
complicated to all the auditors, when Tigger
explained how she does it in a professional
studio. In a recent 3rd level freestyle Tigger
noted that she made a total of 33 edits so that
all the musical phrasing flowed together
smoothly.
Next we moved to the live demonstrations
where Tigger worked with several sets of
horse/rider combinations to find music that
suited each horses’ gaits and also enhanced
the movement of each horse. Several different
types of horses made for good “compare and
contrast” subjects. A discussion ensued about
whether the beat of the music should match
exactly with the footfalls of the horse.
Theoretically this would be perfect. In reality,
the tempo of almost every horse will vary to
some degree from day to day and even from
movement to movement. You have different
tempos in different types of footing. If you
match the beat exactly on any given day, then when horse is a bit slower or faster – it is overly obvious that the music does not match
the beat of the horse any longer. She suggested that in choosing music – try to find the beat that suggests the gait of the horse and
also tends to lift the horse up to be lighter and livelier. This point was also illustrated by one of the demo horses who got a bit slower
in the tempo as they did lateral work.
In the afternoon 4 completed freestyles were presented as well as a really fun Pas de Deux with Tristin Hardy and Sandy Johnson.
Tigger made suggestions on changes of music and choreography to enhance each horse. The audience could really appreciate some of
the different suggestions that she made, especially with music. She also advised riders that while you want to make your
choreography difficult enough to show some risk factor – you don’t want to make it so difficult that your horse loses balance easily
and makes many technical mistakes. In several instances she simplified choreography so that the horse was more successful
technically and showed better flowing movements. She also advised that you don’t want to repeat your technical requirements more
See Page 3 For More on Tigger Clinic
The annual membership publication for SVDA (www.gosvda.org ) a chapter of the Virginia Dressage Association
VADA is a Group Member Organization (GMO) of USDF and all members are automatically USDF Group Members
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Volume 19 May
2005 Board of Directors
President
Beth Rippel
(757) 485-1992
horsemomva@cox. net
Vice President
Sandy Johnson
(757)582-2939
PemCorgiLuv@aol.com
Secretary
Ramona Laflamme
(757) 986-3643
Laflammeh@aol.com
Treasurer
Rebecca Kelly
(757)426-2174
rebeccakelly@cox.com
AHSA Show Chairman
Susan Watkins
(757)422-4452
Schooling Shows
Robyn Nunally
(757)986-4498
Robynnunnally@aol.com
Clinics & Programs
Kathy Rowse
(757)255-0524
Krowse@pinn.net
Membership
Linda Slocumb
(757)488-4678
SIocumblg@yahoo.com
Newsletter
Sarah Miller
(757)357-7587
TTCCorporation@aol.com
Scholarship
Winnie Baldwin
(757)423-1169
Hi everyone,
On a windy day, April 16th, about 25-30 members of SVDA attended a Musical Freestyle clinic at
Silver Leaf farm. It was a full day starting with an hour lecture followed by several demo riders.
Tigger Montague was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about how to pick music for your
horse. She explained the power of EDITING. Tigger had a good eye to start a piece of music and
recognize whether the horse responded well with it. It was amazing to see the reaction of the horse
to a piece of music and Tigger would say “let the horse go to the music”. It generally worked. I
left the program looking for a horse to ride to the chicken dance. (We didn’t have one at this
clinic.)
During the clinic the SVDA board met at lunch time for the sole purpose of voting on the
scholarship applicants for 2005. Winnie Baldwin had 6 applications this year. WOW!!!!!! The
voting was done by secret ballot and the 2 winners are Gabrielle Fleming and Ashley Swindell.
Congratulations!!!!!!
I hope those that wanted to were able to order Pamper Chef on time. Remember a portion of this
sale is going to the Juniors. I did see a lot of home made chocolate cookies being eaten at the clinic
and the schooling show. (I did) This is a Junior fund raiser and they will have snacks and drinks at
most of the schooling shows. So please help out by drinking a lot of water to go with the cookies.
May 22 is a fix-a-test with Tristin Hardy. This will be held at Happy Valley. Please contact Kathy
Rowse to sign up. Good way to brush up on you tests before the next schooling show.
Remember we can’t do anything without our member volunteers. Please remember to thank them
for their help.
Beth Rippel
Volunteer Points for 2005Year to date
Chelsea Allen
Laura Lisa Croxton
Alex Gogolia
Grace Harrell
Katie Kropewnicki
Cara Lucy
Kathryn Mote
Wendy Murray
Danielle Rolland
Dawn Sherrill
Evin Stovall
Yolanda Williamson
Jessica Zoskey
9
4
3
3
12
8
4
16
8
4
6
4
5
Winnie Baldwin
Shari Cutchins
Carol Gonyo
Sandy Johnson
Ramona Laflamme
Deborah Miliker
Sharon Mote
Robin Nunally
Kathy Rowes
Carol Smith
Ashley Swindell
Mary Winchell
8
8
14
10
14
4
4
16
8
4
3
4
Amanda Cote
Evelyn Edern
Tristian Hardy
Rebecca Kelly
Marylyn Leonard
Sarah Miller
Janice Mumford
Beth Ripple
Linda Slocumb
Anna Stovall
Susan Watkins
Cindy Zoskey
4
9
8
8
4
8
8
10
8
5
8
4
Awards
Katie Kropewnicki
(757)287-6832
BLCKANGL00@peoplepc.com
SVDA Schooling Show Schedule Updated as of March, 2005
Ways & Means
Wendy Murray
(757) 923-4073
Vablonde25@aol.com
Show Date Location
May 29 Sterling Meadows
June 19 Happy Valley
July 3
Terra Ceia
Sept. 11 Charity Farm
Oct. 9 Princess Anne Farm
Judge
OpeningDate
Sue Ash
5/02
Nikki Vogel
5/23
Debbie Rodriguez
6/06
Tristen Hardy
8/15
Kelly Farmer
9/12
Championship Show
Nov. 13 Matuia Farms
Derri Jeffers
10/17
Closing Date
5/16
6/6
6/20
8/29
9/26
10/31
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Volume 19 May
Tigger Clinic Continued
than once except in a few instances. For the most part – do it well
one time unless you are taking more risk by doing something in an
unusual and difficult place – like tempis on a circle. Keep the
choreography clear and focused for the judge.
Throughout the day there were many questions and many opinions
shared by the auditors. Everyone agreed that they came away
knowing a lot more about musical freestyle but with still with much
more to learn.
Thanks to all our demo riders: Tristin Hardy, Sandy Johnson,
Evelyn Eidem, Alexi Gagola, Jessica Zoskey and Kathy Rowse.
Thanks to Silverleaf Farm for hosting the clinic. But most of all
thank you to Tigger for sharing so much knowledge and expertise!
MAY SVDA CLINICS
FIX A TEST WITH TRISTIN HARDY
at HAPPY VALLEY EQUESTRIAN CENTER
Sunday May 22 – 9:00am – 3:00 pm
30 minute private sessions with USDF “L” certified judge Tristin Hardy
Ride your test and then Tristin will work with you to improve the quality of your test presentation.
Application in this month’s newsletter - Cost is $15 - Deadline Weds May 18th.
BRAIDING & TURNOUT CLINIC
With DANIELLE ROWLAND and ROBYN NUNNALLY
At SILVERLEAF FARM
Saturday May 28th 12:00 – 2:00 Each session will be divided into 2 groups.
1 hour instruction and practice with Danielle on making the perfect dressage button braids that will stay in all weekend. Juniors – if
you don’t know how to braid or don’t braid well – take advantage of this opportunity for your Region 1 USDF championships where
braiding is REQUIRED.
1 hour instruction and tips with Robyn on having the extra special turnout that makes the judge say “WATCH ME, its gonna be good!”.
Cost is $5 – send to Kathy Rowse – Deadline is Weds May 25th.
COMING IN JUNE!
Mark your calendars! Saturday and Sunday June 25 & 26
SVDA JUNIOR clinic – 30 minute private lessons with Kathy Rowse, USAE “S” Judge and USDF GOLD medalist at Silverleaf Farm.
Available for all juniors attending the USDF Region 1 championships with other juniors included on a space available basis.
Cost is $5 Application will be on website and in June newsletter.
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Volume 19 May
SVDA FIX A TEST CLINIC WITH TRISTIN HARDY (L)
Sunday May 22, 2005
Happy Valley Equestrian Center, Suffolk, VA
Please Print out and Mail with Payment to:
Kathy Rowse
1468 Peppercorn Lane Suffolk , VA 23432
We will be accepting 12 riders for 30 minutes each. Clinic starts at 9:00AM. Riders will ride their test for Tristin and then follow
up with ways to improve it. You may ride the test again at the end of the session if you prefer.
Cost is $15.00 to SVDA Members!
Rider’s Name:
(circle one)
JR
SR
Horse
Address
Phone Number
Cell Phone Number
E-Mail Address
Test you Plan to Ride
Ride Time Preference*
AM
Midday
PM
* Ride time is NOT guaranteed. We are just requesting your preference. If there is a time that you can NOT ride, please mark in the
space above.
BE SURE TO INCLUDE COPY OF CURRENT COGGINS AND CHECK FOR $15 MADE PAYABLE TO SVDA!!
Please include a check made payable to SVDA in the amount of $15.00. Refunds will not be permitted except with vet
certificate!
Please Read and Sign at the bottom:
I provide a coggins and fee for the above entries which are made at my own risk and subject to conditions of the SVDA.
AGREEMENT AND HOLD HARMLESS: I acknowledge that the rules applicable to the Dressage Competition specified
elsewhere on this entry form have been made available to me and, if applicable, to my child, and that I am (we are) familiar with
them. I (we) agree that the organization holding this Competition has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the
organization shall deem to be sufficient. IN CONSIDERATION of the acceptance of the Entry and of the holding of this
Competition and the opportunity for me (my child) to win prize money, ribbons or trophies, I agree to defend and to hold this
organization, The American Horse Shows Association, Inc., the United States Dressage Federation, Inc., their Directors, officers,
members and agents, the owners, directors, officers and agents of the competition ground which the Competition is to be
conducted, and any employees of the aforementioned parties, harmless from any claim for loss of injury which may be alleged to
have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of my (my child's) horse while in or upon the competition
premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim, and
I further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss of my (my child's) horse by disappearance,
theft, death, or otherwise, and for any claim for damage or injury to the said aforementioned, or by the negligence of any other
person or any other cause or causes. I HEREBY ASSUME the sole responsibility for and agree to defend, indemnify, and save
the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by
laws upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death, at any time arising out of or
in consequence of my (my child's) participation in this Competition howsoever such injuries, death, or damage to property may be
caused and whether or not the same may have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties, or by any other
person.
SIGNED:___________ ______________________ DATE:_________ __ PHONE/E-MAIL:__________________________
Parent sign if under 18 years of age.
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Volume 19 May
MEET NEW SVDA MEMBER:
DEBORAH MILLIKEN
Submitted by Kathy Rowse
As a child Deborah lived on a farm with horses & ponies. Although she didn’t show then, she loved her horses and developed her skills
riding by the seat of her pants. As an adult, she was very busy raising her family of 5 children and working with her husband in Real
Estate Now that her children are grown, she felt that she finally had some time for her own interests. She 1st learned about dressage on
the internet and loved that it seemed to be the ultimate partnership between horses and riders. Additionally she was fascinated by
Musical Freestyle. Dressage seemed to be a pair performing a dance – whether ridden with or without music.
Last September Deborah started taking 2 lessons a week with Carol Smith at Princess Anne Farm and leasing a TB gelding named
“Henry”. She’s already taken him to the 2 SVDA schooling shows this year, competing in Training Level 1& 2. She feels that
showing really confirms how your skills are coming along. While competition is just one of many goals, it does make you continue to
work hard everyday that you ride, keeping your eye on that goal. In one way she was pleased with her first competitions, they actually
went better than she anticipated, but she still felt it pointed out how much she has to learn.
Deborah has found that the schooling shows were really fun – people were very friendly to her, as well as encouraging and helpful.
SVDA members who didn’t even know her were wishing her good luck before her tests!
Currently Deborah is looking for her DREAM horse. She has a picture in her mind of beautiful, tall Bay or Black gelding , preferably a
warmblood. She would love the opportunity to own a schoolmaster who could teach her to move up the levels. She has ambitions to
show at the FEI levels. But right now, she is continuing to improve her skills and is just thoroughly having a blast riding again!
Deborah attended the SVDA Musical Freestyle clinic and was really impressed with how beautifully the demonstration horses were
presented. She loved the interaction in the clinic among all the participants and was very impressed with how each horse responded to
the music that was best suited to him. She hadn’t met many people who shared her interest in freestyle before!
She hopes that there
will be more information on freestyle in the future. And we hope that Deborah pursues her love of dressage and freestyle and we will
see her out there dancing with her new partner soon!
VADA Celebrity Freestyle- June 18, 2005
It is that time of year again and the Virginia Dressage Association is getting ready to host the VADA
Celebrity Freestyle on June 1 in Keswick, Va.
The committee is seeking volunteers. Your hours go toward State hours for performance awards and
also the State VIP Awards. Please contact Pat Eveland, Volunteer Coordinator,
at Pat_Eveland@msn.com or call her at 540.948.5654.
Also, the Silent Auction Committee of the CFS is hoping that donations, services or items, would be
graciously donated to help raise money for the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation. Last year the
Silent Auction netted over $3,000 towards the cause. If you are interested please call Mimi deNicolas
at mjd061@northern.dss.state.va.us or call her at 540.672.0708. Nancy Olson is also taking items and
you can contact her at ir2000@erols.com or 540.834.4377.
As always we need riders and those freestyles! Please see the VADA State web site,
www.vadressage.org, to get the prize list and entry or the Region 1 Omnibus. Come and help support
the effort to raise money for this cause. Last year because of the riders we sent a check for $15,000 to
the Foundation.
If you wish to be a spectator this year, look on the VADA web site for directions and information.
This year is sure to be a crowd pleaser and we hope to see you there as a rider, volunteer, or
spectator!
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Volume 19 May
SVDA BRAIDING AND TURNOUT CLINIC with Robyn Nunally and Danielle Rowland
Have you ever wondered how to put in the perfect button braids that look great all weekend long? Would you like
to know the secrets to the extra spit and polish to make your horse sparkle through his dressage test? Come join
us for 2 hours of Beauty School for Dressage Horses with Danielle Rowland and Robyn Nunnally
Saturday May 28, 2005 12-2PM
Please register by May 25th
Silverleaf Farm, Suffolk, VA
Please Print out and Mail with Payment to:
Kathy Rowse
1468 Peppercorn Lane Suffolk , VA 23432
Cost is $5.00 to SVDA Members to cover insurance!
For the SVDA JR/YRs - REMEMBER that braiding is required for the USDF Region 1 championships
Rider’s Name:
(circle one)
JR
SR
Address
Phone Number
Cell Phone Number
E-Mail Address
Please include a check made payable to SVDA in the amount of $5.00. Refunds will not be permitted except with vet
certificate!
Please Read and Sign at the bottom:
I provide a coggins and fee for the above entries which are made at my own risk and subject to conditions of the SVDA.
AGREEMENT AND HOLD HARMLESS: I acknowledge that the rules applicable to the Dressage Competition specified
elsewhere on this entry form have been made available to me and, if applicable, to my child, and that I am (we are) familiar
with them. I (we) agree that the organization holding this Competition has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the
organization shall deem to be sufficient. IN CONSIDERATION of the acceptance of the Entry and of the holding of this
Competition and the opportunity for me (my child) to win prize money, ribbons or trophies, I agree to defend and to hold this
organization, The American Horse Shows Association, Inc., the United States Dressage Federation, Inc., their Directors,
officers, members and agents, the owners, directors, officers and agents of the competition ground which the Competition is to
be conducted, and any employees of the aforementioned parties, harmless from any claim for loss of injury which may be
alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of my (my child's) horse while in or upon the
competition premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I personally assume all responsibility and liability for any
such claim, and I further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss of my (my child's) horse by
disappearance, theft, death, or otherwise, and for any claim for damage or injury to the said aforementioned, or by the
negligence of any other person or any other cause or causes. I HEREBY ASSUME the sole responsibility for and agree to
defend, indemnify, and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by
reason of the liability imposed by laws upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including
death, at any time arising out of or in consequence of my (my child's) participation in this Competition howsoever such injuries,
death, or damage to property may be caused and whether or not the same may have been caused by the negligence of the
aforementioned parties, or by any other person.
SIGNED:___________ ______________________ DATE:_________ __ PHONE/E-MAIL:__________________________
Parent sign if under 18 years of age.
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Volume 19 May
2005 Silent Auction items for Advanced Young Rider
Danielle Rowland: www.equinewebserice.com/danielle_rowland/index.htm
Bidding On Line April 1 – May 28th
CONCLUDING AT THE SVDA STERLING MEADOWS SCHOOLING SHOW ON May 29th
1)
Hand painted watercolor equine on a canvas tote –by equine artist Jane Porter
Rodier@aol.com
2) Hand painted folding table with equine theme – Kathy Rowse and Ramona LaFlamme
3) Hand painted mailbox with equine theme – Kathy Rowse
4) Hand painted stepping stone with equine theme – Kathy Rowse
5) Tack Cleaning Service – 10 items cleaned and oiled by Chelsea Allen
6) Set of Dressage embroidered towels – Bernie Geyer Value $50
7) Package of 4 lessons with Danielle Rowland – USDF Silver Medalist – Value $100-120
Will travel to your farm this summer
8) basket of fine bath and body products from Kristi Goldberg, Everett, WA
9) Package of 4 lessons with Tristen Hardy / Elfenridge Dressage at Happy Valley, Suffolk VA value $160
Training- FEI,
USDF Bronze Medalist, USDF “L” judge, tristen@elfenridge.com
10) Package of 2 lessons from Jim Koford at the Silverleaf Clinic in Suffolk or at his farm in Southern Pines. Value $120
11) Package of 3 lessons with Kathy Rowse at Silverleaf Farm or at Sterling Meadows Farm
Value $135 - $165. www.silverleaffarm.org
12) 1 hour Musical Freestyle Consultation with Tigger Montique at Spirit Horse Productions
Value $60 – includes either mounted at Cumber Farm in Charlottesville / video tape
critique with
uggestions on
improvements OR consultation by phone.
spiritpaws@aol.com
13) New "flex rider" body protector vest....size M...36...color hunter green. One of the best vests you can buy...meets or
exceeds A.S.T.M.F. guidelines for for body protectors used in all horse sports and horseback riding.....Value $150. .
We should all be wearing them...especially when trail riding or breaking/riding a young horse...they are required at
the race track.... Donated by Carol Cocke and APrecision Fit Saddlery.
14) To keep you cool this summer – Long sleeve T-Shirt from ANARTICA. Size S Donated by Lisa Snyder
15) To keep you cool this summer – Long sleeve T-Shirt from ANARTICA . Size M Donated by Lisa Snyder
16) To keep you cool this summer – Long sleeve T-Shirt form ANARTICA. Size L Donated by Lisa Snyder
17) Package of 2 lessons with Margaret Little – USDF Silver Medalist and USAE “r” judge Willing to travel to your farm. Value
$100
18) Animal Bubble Bath Party – darling bath items for kids including Avon Bubble Bath and
3 animal scrubbies, horse sponge and others Value $25 Donated by Donna Rowland
19) For the Harley Lover: Harley Basket – 2 Harley shirts (1M and 1 Lg), 2 Harley collectibles( 1 1916
tudebaker Truck
replicate and a 1995 Harley Motorcyle replicate) and a pack of Harley Playing Cards.
alue $200 Donated by Donna Rowland
20) Hand painted Portrait of your horse. Submit a picture – and you will get a 16 x 20 unframed acrylic portrait
f your horse.
Donated by Quwatha Valentine / Artist www.picturetrail.com/artfrommyheart Value $125
21) NEW set of Sterling Silver Horse pin and earrings – donated by Brenda Stevens
22) NEW Pair of sterling silver stirrup earrings – donated by Brenda Stevens
23) New STerling Silver pin of a jumping horse – donated by Brenda Stevens
24) NEW – Tempi Watch with a fox on the dial and Jack Russells on the band
Donated by Brenda Stevens
25) New UNISIT – The amazing “seat-belt” system designed to improve your dressage seat and leg.
ecommended by FEI
trainers and dressage judges. Donated by Paula Paglia – Unisit Inc. www.uinsitinc.com Retail value $179
26) Breeding to Hannoverian Stallion WINDVOGEL, donated by Jeff Rouse and Nancy Pettet from Time Will Tell Training
Center, Windsor, VA Value $850
27) 2 Massage and Evaluation sessions for your horse with Lorinda Doxey – Integrated Muscle Therapy –
$140-$180
28) Carved wooden horse –Designed, carved and painted -by Sarah Miller / Horseing Around Ltd. TTCCorporation@aaol.com
Value $100
29) Mini Facial at SKIN SENSATIONAL, Suffolk VA Value $45
30) Creative Photography by Julia Nettles 1 portrait at your farm (withing 40 mi. radius) with a CD of at least 50 shots or you can
travel to Julia’s and get 2 portraits. Value $60 http://www.sunraystables.com/creative_photography.htm
31) Two coggins tests and farm call with Gabrielle Flemming, DVM Value $100
32) 3 different time share weeks in beautiful St. Maartan in the Carribean. Have a great vacation for a little bid price!
33) Set of 2 adorable leg cottons in green-navy frog pattern. Donated by Acredate Saddlery. Value $15.50
34) Green Padded Bridle bag – Donated by Acredale Saddlery. Value $19.99
35) White 1/2 Dressage half pad – with white sheepskin. Comfy for your horse! Donated by the Stovall family. Value $150.00
36) Original Giuseppe Armani Porcelain Statue – Limited Edition Hand Sculpted Arabian. Donated by Sterling Meadows Tack
STore– Value $178.49
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Volume 19 May
SVDA Board Meeting Minutes
March 29,2005
The meeting was called to order at 19:44 PM by President Beth Rippel. Members present were Sandy Johnson,
Ramona Laflamme, Robyn Nunnaly, Linda Slocumb, Katie Kropewnicki, Kathy Rowse, Sarah Miller and Rebecca
Kelly. The minutes of the February Board Meeting were read and approved by the board as read.
Officer=s Reports:
Presidents Report: Beth Rippel reported the cost of the new ring will be $949.50. We received a thank you note
from Equi Kids for our $700.00 donation. Ribbons have been ordered, paid for and received. Insurance has been paid
for 5 dates Apr 16, May 22, June 25 & 26 and Oct 30. Wrapping paper clinic date TBD. The March schooling show
made $949.00 for the Jrs.
Vice Presidents Report: Sandy Johnson mostly needs scribes and show secretaries. Sandy ask if you have
volunteered for a show and you are unable to make it that day please contact Sandy or someone that is working at the
show so other arrangements can be made.
Treasurer's Report : Rebecca Kelly explained the new spreadsheets and break Down of the treasurers report.
Balance as of 2/28/2005 is $7,575.25
VADA Representative: Beth Rippel reported that Sarah Miller has volunteered to be the 3rd VADA
representative. She handed out the purple books. USDF is pushing GMOs for more money. 1 option is being
considered that VADA would reserve a ½ hour at GAIGS and would charge $150.00 to each person interested in
selling their horse. Brain Ross is also bidding on NAYRC for 2006.
Committee Reports:
Recognized Show: nothing to report
Programs & Clinics: Kathy Rowse reported all is set for the Musical Freestyle Clinic on Apr 16. She reviewed the
rest of the programs and clinics for the year. Kathy brought up about doing a Round Table program in the fall. Katie is
checking out a location.
Membership: 104 members have joined so far.
Schooling Shows: Robyn Nunnally reported that the June 12th schooling show has been changed to June 19th.
Awards: nothing to report
Ways and Means: Pampered Chef orders are coming in and deadline is Apr 22.
Scholarship: Scholarship meeting will be held during lunch at the Musical Freestyle
to pick the 2 recipients of the scholarships.
Newsletter/Web Site: Sarah Miller reported that the March Newsletter was mailed to all members.
.
Unfinished Business:
Recognized Show: Beth Rippel checked into the cost of a 1 day show at Carlton Farm and it is $400.00. Sandy
Johnson made a motion that for 2006 SVDA would have 2 one day recognized shows to replace the 2 day show at
Wakefield. Kathy Rowse seconded the motion and the board approved. One possible day would be in April and one
in the August the same date as the current recognized show.
New Business: It was brought up that SVDA should look into purchasing the ride scheduling software. Beth Rippel
said she has a demo of it and will check into it.
The next board meeting will be on May 16th at 7:30 pm at Russell Memorial Library by Chesapeake Square.
With there being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 pm.
These minutes are being submitted by Ramona Laflamme but still need be approved by the board
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Volume 19 May
VIVA LAS VEGAS!
Always somewhat of a homebody, I wasn’t really all that enthusiastic about traveling to Las Vegas Nevada for the Dressage World Cup
when it was first announced a year ago. However when the invitation for the International Dressage Judges’ Forum came – I felt that it
would be a good educational opportunity to join the FEI Judge’s forum and learn from the best while watching the best. Little did I know
how exciting it would all turn out to be!
Although I’ve watched many International competition videos with the Judge’s marks and I’ve been thrilled to watch the best horses in the
world on video – NOTHING, I repeat NOTHING can compare to being there in person. All the judges sat together and listened on the
headphones to German “O” Judge Volker Moritz who did an outstanding job of giving comments and marks though out the Grand Prix and
Grand Prix freestyle. There were quite a few times when he gave 9s and 10s and many of us in the forum would breathe out “YES!” as we
had also felt the movement deserved such a high score. As an “S” judge I can tell you that it is rare that you see a 10 extended canter or a 10
passage in the Grand Prix! It was a thrill to recognize movements that deserved such a score! The Grand Prix kept me on the edge of my
seat with my heart pounding throughout the evening. The eventual winner, Edward Gal on “Lingh” showed the most flawless transitions in
and out of every movement without tension but showing total suppleness and power.
On Sat night the Judges were all dressed up in formal attire for the final very special evening of the top 12 freestyles in the world. The
Venue was sold out – I hear around 20,000 people. The excitement of the crowd transferred itself to several horses as mistakes and tension
did surface in some of the earlier rides. US Rider Leslie Morse and Kingston first brought the house down with incredibly difficult
choreography –starting with her first halt and going directly into a piaffe pirouette. WOW what a risk and how difficult can you get! The
crowd absolutely went crazy cheering. It was like being at a basketball game instead of the usual quiet dressage show.
But the excitement just kept growing. Robert Dover and Kennedy looked somewhat nervous and tense at times but did a beautiful freestyle
to exciting music like “ Hey Big Spender “– perfect for the Las Vegas setting. He was rewarded with the 1st score over 80% for the evening.
The piaffe/passage tours were a highlight for this pair.
Next Brentina and Debbie McDonald passaged down the center line to Motown
and R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Debbie had promised us a new and fun freestyle and boy did she deliver! The crowd just energized Brentina to get
bigger and better. The mare was so supple and so on the aids – every transition exactly as her rider requested it to be to the music. As she
turned down the center line in her final passage – again to R-E-S-P-E-C-T – Debbie raised her hand and asked the crowd to clap along – the
place THUNDERED with applause and an immediate standing ovation while Brentina just passaged bigger and bigger. She was rewarded
with over an 83% but there were the 2 Dutch Riders to go.
Edward Gal and “Lingh” had the most effortless and flowing test that I think I’ve EVER seen. He had relatively straightforward
choreography that was highlighted by hugh canter extensions directly into double canter pirouettes. These two really show you what true
harmony is in dressage. They would have had my vote for 1st place overall. They got another standing ovation and Edward was so excited
about his ride – he was practically jumping up and down on his horse waving at everyone as he left the ring scoring just over 85%.
Finally it was time for the 6 time World Cup Champion Anky to go. With music that is designed and recorded live just for Salinero – all
you can say is that the music matches the horse perfectly and is totally set for his choreography – which also has a very high degree of
difficulty. Salinero is certainly the most brilliant and spectacular mover of all but I have to say that I was slightly disappointed in the tension
that I sometimes see in the passage and the hurried tempo of the piaffe. It was these 2 impressions that made me feel that “Lingh” should
have been the winner this evening. However there were many highlights in Anky’s freestyle where I could see that 4 out of 5 judges
placed her 1st. When it was all over – Anky was now the 7 time World Cup Champion with a score over 86%. And this was the first time
ever that the top 4 finishers all scored over 80%! What a special World Cup finish.
Yes I was glad that I left Chuckatuck to see this incredible Dressage show that left me absolutely breathless all evening long. Jim Koford
and I agreed that it was absolutely the most exciting thing that we have ever seen in our lives. Some may think that we are just a little
obsessed. But just ask anyone else who was there and I think they will give you the same reaction!
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SCHOOLING SHOW VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
OPENING DATE: May 2, 2005
CLOSING DATE: May 16, 2005
Date: May 29, 2005
Location: Sterling Meadows
Judge: Sue Ash
ENTRY SECRETARY: Ashley Swindell 27075 Upton Lane
Wakefield VA 23888 (757) 899-8246
Show Secretary(AM): NEED
Show Secretary(PM): Need
Ring Transportation: NEED
Ring Setup: Need
Lunches & Snacks: Need
Scribe (AM): Need
Scribe (PM): NEED
Ring Steward (AM): NEED
Ring Steward (PM): NEED
Runner (AM): NEED
Runner (PM): NEED
Ring Take Down: NEED
Ring Transportation: NEED
Thank you for volunteering for this Schooling Show. Contact Sandy
Johnson at 582-2939 or pemcorgiluv@aol.com to volunteer. If you
can not make your volunteer job please call Sandy on her cell phone
VADA/NOVA Spring Competition –
Morven Park April 9/10
SVDA Calendar
May 13/15 Jim Koford Clinic
Silverleaf Farm, Suffolk, VA
www.silverleaffarm.org
255-0524
May 22nd Fix A Test
Tristen Hardy
Happy Valley Equestrian Center
May 28th 12:00 – 2:00 Braiding& Turnout Clinic
Danielle Rowland and Robyn Nunnally
SILVERLEAF FARM www.silverleaffarm.org
May 29,2005 Schooling Show
Sterling Meadows
Judge, Sue Ash
July 23/24 USDF Region 1
Jr/Young Rider Championships
Leesbury, VA
July 27-31 North American
Young Rider Championship
Lexington, VA
Nov. 13th SVDA Championship Show
Matuia Farms
Chesapeake, Va
Kathy Rowse / Rowena
3rd LL 3
63.111%
3rd
3rd LL 3
62.889%
2nd
Jessica Zoskey (JR)/ FA Patriot
1st LL 4
66.112%
2nd
2nd LL 4
61.961 %
5th
Chelsea Allen (JR) / Don't Tell Daddy
3rd LL 3 57.11%
6th
2nd LL Musical Freestyle 66.97% 2nd
Danielle Rowland (YR)/ King D Azur
Young Rider Team Test 65.22%
3rd
Prix St George / YR
66125% 2nd
A big thank you from SVDA to all
the people who help with the
Musical Freestyle Clinic. Tigger
Montague, Kathy Rowes, Alexi
Gagola, Jessica Zoskey, Evelyn
Eidem, Tristin Hardy and Sandy
Johnson.And a big thank you to
Mike Rowes and Silverleaf Farm for
his patience, understanding and
willingness to have all those cars in
his field
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SVDA SCHOOLING SHOW ENTRY
Entry Fees:
$20.00 / Class (+ $5.00 for non-members)
Show Date:_______________
Refunds:
Vet Certificate Only!
Make Checks Payable to SVDA, Inc.
Location:_________________
* Negative Coggins with Entry
*Musical Freestyle
* Introductory Level Through FEI
*USAEQ Rules Apply
* Jr. Test of Choice (Training - 2nd Level)
* Dressage Suitability ($5.00/Class)
* Dressage Equitation ($S.O0/Cass)
A late fee of $5.00 per class will apply ($25 per ride for SVDA members, ($30 per ride for non-members), if
you enter after the dosing date or if your entry is not received paid in full with a coggins test copy and
signature before the show day. Closing Date is Monday, two (2) weeks prior to show. Checks returned for ANY
reason will incur a charge of $10. SVDA Treasurer will contact member to arrange payment If payment is not
made within 30 days the member will be suspended with all rights and privileges revoked until payment is
made. Suspended members WILL NOT receive credit for scores earned while on suspension and will not be
eligible for year end awards
HORSE:
RIDER:
TESTS:
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
(Riders must be prepared to ride in a small arena for Introductory Level through First Level Test 2.)
TOTAL FEES:_______________
I enclose $ _______ and Coggins for the above entries which are made at my own risk and subject to conditions of the SVDA.
AGREEMEAT AND HOLD HAPMLESS. I acknowledge that the rules applicable to the Dressage Competition specified elsewhere
on this Competition entry form have been made available to me and, if applicable, to my child, and that I am (we are) familiar
with them. I (we) agree that the organization holding this Competition has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the
organization shall deem to be sufficient. IN CONSIDERATION of the acceptance of the Entry and of the holding of this
Competition and the opportunity for me (my child) to win prize money, ribbons or trophies, I agree to defend and to hold this
organization, The American Horse Shows Association, Inc., the United States Dressage Federation, Inc., their Directors, officers
members and agents, the owners, directors, officers and agents of the competition ground which the Competition is to be
conducted, and any employees of the aforementioned parties, harmless from any claim for loss of injury which may be alleged
to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of my (my child’s) horse while in or upon the
competition premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I personally assume all responsibility and liability for any
such claim, and I further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss of my (my child’s) horse by
disappearance, theft, death, or otherwise, and for any claim for damage or injury to the said aforementioned, or by the
negligence of any other person or any other cause or causes. I HEREBY ASSUME the sole responsibility for and agree to defend,
indemnify and save the aforementioned panties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of
the liability imposed by laws upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death, at
any time arising out of or in consequence of my (my child’s) participation in this Corn petition howsoever such injuries, death, or
damage to property may be caused and whether or not the same may have been caused by the negligence of the
aforementioned parties, or by any other person.
SIGNED:_______________________________________DATE:_________PHONE/E-MAIL:_________________________
Parent signs if under 18 years of age.
Now is a good time to start thinking about your Wakefield Sponsors.
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SVDA SCHOOLING SHOW
Sunday, April 17, 2005
JUDGE: Margaret Little
HORSE
INTRODUCTORY TEST A
Serene Satisfaction
Edy's Chocolate Delight
Patrick Too
Totally on Time
Linus Larabee
RIDER
SCORE
%
PLACE
Carrie Kruse
Aston Hatchell
Sandy Johnson
Abby Zezeski
Madeline Karp
115
127
137
125
135
67.500
64.500
68.500
62.500
67.500
5
3
1
4
2
Carol Gonyo
Carrie Kruse
Aston Hatchell
Sandy Johnson
Abby Zezeski
Madeline Karp
153
128
135
142
137
145
72.900
61.000
64.300
67.600
65.200
69.000
1
6
5
3
4
2
Deborah Milliken
Carrie Merck
Robyn Cooke
Carol Gonyo
Carly Nunn
Abby Adams
135
124
157
126
135
134
60.500
56.400
71.400
57.300
61.400
60.900
4
6
1
5
2
3
Dawn Sherrill
Evin Stovall
Deborah Milliken
Carrie Merck
Robyn Cooke
154
184
158
160
180
59.200
70.800
60.800
61.500
69.200
5
1
4
3
2
Kasey Blanton (1st 1)
158
58.500
1
Leah Copeland
Wendy Murray
145
138
60.400
57.500
1
2
Jennifer Smith
Kasey Blanton
Dawn Sherrill
Leah Copeland
Wendy Murray
Ashley Swindell
Sandy Johnson
167
156
151
162
146
147
167
64.20060.000
58.100
62.300
56.200
56.500
64.200+
2
4
5
3
Ashley Swindell
Jennifer Smith
Amanda Cote
Kelly Carlson
Grace Harrell
Barbara McArthur
Alexandra Glagola
159
170
169
161
152
157
165
58.900
63.000
62.600
59.600
56.300
58.100
61.100
5
1
2
4
INTRODUCTORY TEST
B
Ulex
Serene Satisfaction
Edy's Chocolate Delight
Patrick Too
Totally on Time
Linus Larabee
TRAINING 1
Oh Henry
Oh So Debonair
Bon Ami
Ulex
Cosmopolitan
Farenheit
TRAINING 2
Deegan
Geronimo
Oh Henry
Oh So Debonair
Bon Ami
Junior Test of Choice
Total Finesse
TRAINING 3
Major Endeavor
Cavalier
TRAINING 4
Mainway's Gemstone
Total Finesse
Deegan
Major Endeavor
Cavalier
Miss Napidak
Ceiligh
6
1
FIRST LEVEL 1
Miss Napidak
Mainway's Gemstone
Heaven's Gift
Secret
Intimidating Helen
Destined For Trouble
Magic Happens
6
3
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FIRST LEVEL 2
Heaven's Gift
Amanda Cote
210
61.800
2
Secret
Kelly Carlson
204
60.000
3
Destined For Trouble
Barbara McArthur
201
59.100
4
Magic Happens
Alexandra Glagola
216
63.500
1
Anna Stovall
233
66.600
1
Grace Harrell
214
59.400
1
Witchazel
Ashley Rippel
280
59.600
1
Pete
Gabrielle Fleming
272
57.900
2
Ashley Rippel
297
58.200
1
Pete
Gabrielle Fleming
229
54.500
2
Meca
Sandy Johnson
262
62.400
1
Sandy Johnson
285
63.300
1
Tristin Hardy
257
59.800
1
Tristin Hardy
269
62.600
1
FIRST LEVEL3
Ambitious
FIRST LEVEL 4
Intimidating Helen
SECOND LEVEL 3
SECOND LEVEL 4
Witchazel
THIRD LEVEL 2
THIRD LEVEL 3
Meca
FOURTH LEVEL 1
Naguchi
FOURTH LEVEL 2
Naguchi
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TACK
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One of two stalls available
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Personal and quality care
275/month. Call Joanne
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Stalls avail. In 27 horse facility in
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Incudes blanketing turnout, worming,
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Give me your tied, worn out,
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BARN HELP 12 hrs per week.
May work in exchange for
lessons, if desired. Location off
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details, call Dee @ (757) 9853062 07/05
Boarding available in Chesapeake
Central location. Fully care facility
Full size Dressage arena. Close to
I-664 and I-64. Call Paula for info.
488-3612 or 686-1963 07/05
Barn Assistant for Sunset Bay
Farm, Onancock (Eastern Shore
VA) Care of 8 horses, Apartment
small salary. Opportunity to
Audit clinics. Pleasant working
conditions; large indoor, heated
tack room, etc. Call Deri Jeffers:
(757) 302-0224(H) (757)3021169(Barn)or email
deripiaffe@aol.com 07/05
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Free Stall and pasture in return for
barn help (evening feeding and cleaning
stalls for three horses several times a
week). Private barn in the Smithfield
area. Must be reliable and have good
references. Pls call Anna at 357-3233
07/05
Wanted
Will work in exchange for partial
board. I will buy my own feed and
hay. I have a 5 yr. old TB Mare. I
live in Chesapeake and would like to
board her close to home. If you need
help please call Lisa Croxton 757256-0708 07/05
16H Purebred Arab Gelding.
Bay w/4 white socks, Dbl Khemosabi
grandson. Currently being conditions by
Kris Montgomery. Ready for training
level lovely gaits, sweet temperament &
easy keeper. $8000. Call 482-1792
07/05
For Sale in Chesapeake
Hickory Area
3 acres with lovely home. 4 bdrm,
2.5 bath, 2300 sq. ft. Nice 4 stall
barn with paddocks, pastures, and
20m x 60m dressage ring.
$449,000. Call (757)421-2747 for
more information. 07/05
FREE STALL in exchange for Co-op
Just bring the hay and shavings for your
horse and mine and baby-sit the few
times I go out of town. Small private
three stall barn in Newport News with
lots of beautiful trails adjacent to
Newport News Park and colonial
National Park. Owner rides dressage
and hunt seat. Call Katherine @ 8873971 07/05
HORSES
For Sale:Ch wmbld/cross 4yr. 15 hands,
super disposition! 3 nice gates.
Comfortable to sit, nice mouth, super feet,
lunges, hacks, loads, trailers. Has had
professional Dressage Training, schooled
over fences, shown at schooling shows,
easy keeper. Terrific for small adult or
experienced junior! Can be seen on
Virginia’s Eastern Shore. Asking $8000.
neg. to good home. Deri Jeffers (757)3020224(H) 757-302-1169 Barn or
email:deripiaffe@aol.com 07/05
94 Gray Proven TB Broodmare in foal to
Dutch Warmblood Staccato. Lily is eligible
for approval with the ISR/Oldenburg,N.A.
Registry and the resulting foal will be
approved Oldenburg. She is a sweet, good
moving mare with no vices & sells with a
return breeding to Staccato. Her previous
foals are athletic, have great temperaments
& are good sport horse types. Staccato was
the 04 Champion Stallion at Devon and the
Eastern Series Cosequin Stallion Champion.
His sire, Idicus represented Holland on the
Olympic Dressage Team. Don’t miss out on
these wonderful performance bloodlines.
$4,000 for the 3 in one package. Visit our
web site at www.terraceiafarm.com or call
Donald or Yolanda (757)255-2327 07/05
Riding Instructor Needed to Teach mostly
Beginners and some advanced riders. Days and hours
Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, Friday
10:00 am to 3:30 pm
Contact Helen Slater at 471-3712 at Zuni Sky Arabians
at Sterling Meadows 07/05
Going to any recognized shows? For instance,
Carlton Farms, West Point, or any two day
shows? We would be happy to pay for your gas,
and for any two day shows put some money
towards your hotel bill in exchange for trailering.
Our gelding has excellent manners, and trailers
with ease. Please Call Cherie Mason
Home 721-7542 or Cell# 343-0585 07/05
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Sarah Miller
13561 Courthouse Hwy.
Smithfield, VA 23430
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