February - VADA/Nova
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February - VADA/Nova
VADA/NOVA, Inc Newsletter Halt at X New Decade Brings Exciting Start for VADA/Nova! Since one can never have too much of a good thing, I am returning to be President of VADA/Nova this year, after a "break" of many years serving as Treasurer. I am pleased to be working with this great group of Board members and volunteers and to share with you some of the exciting things we have planned for 2010. I hope you all will include in your New Year's resolutions to attend more of our VADA/Nova events, whether as a rider, coach, volunteer or spectator. Schooling shows: We have our usual compliment of shows and are pleased to once again to participate in the VADA/Nova/CDCTA Challenge show at Compass Rose Farm, this year hosted by CDCTA. If you have never attended this show, put it on your calendar. It is a unique and very fun (and funny) experience. Also consider qualifying for the VADA/Nova Championship Schooling Show in November at Morven Park. This show features great competition at our top facility, and lots of ribbons and prizes. Licensed shows: We are hosting three licensed Dressage shows and two one-day Breed shows at Morven Park this year. The exciting news is that, as a result of some changes in the show scene, VADA/Nova has been asked by USEF to host the "2010 Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Eastern Selection Trial for the 2010 FEI World Breeding Championships for Young Horses in Dressage" (Whew!). This Selection Trial is one of three in the US which enables the USEF to select those horses that will represent the United States at the FEI World Breeding Championships in Europe this year. It is quite an honor and VADA IS A USDF GROUP MEMBER ORGANIZATION . THEIR MEMBERS ARE AUTOMATICALLY USDF GROUP MEMBERS. Publication Deadline in Piaffe & Passage is the 20th. VADA/Nova WEB SITE: http://www.vadanova.org Membership Applications should be sent to Barbara Pickering PO Box 354 Haymarket, VA 20168-0354 All other inquires should be sent to: VADA/Nova Inc., P.O.Box 398 Hamilton, Va., 20159 Volume 39 Issue 2 February 2010 responsibility for VADA/Nova to have been selected to run this show, and shows that our reputation for great show management is becoming well known. I hope everyone will support our efforts to make this a great show that highlights for all to see VADA/Nova's skills and great volunteers! And as a bonus, you will be able to see some of the top up-and-coming young horses compete in our back yard or, if you prefer, compete in front of our panel of three FEI judges and two S judges. Clinics: This year, we are beginning an organized program of educational clinics that we hope we can continue into the future. The year will begin at the end of April with a "Three-in-One" clinic composed of a riding clinic, fix-a-test and volunteer training session for scribes and scorers. In mid-summer, we hope to have a fun and educational clinic on "Sport Horse Versatility Training", an up and coming new concept for the dressage world. And finally, we hope to end the year with a rider-oriented, auditor-friendly riding clinic. Stay tuned for more details as we firm up plans for these clinics. The Youth Team Show: VADA/Nova is pleased to again be hosting the Region 1/USDF Youth Team Competition. This year marks the 20th Anniversary for this unique Region 1 show and we hope to celebrate that accomplishment with some great additions to the show. Again stay tuned for more details. Now, let's get this winter weather over with and get on with our riding! Alison In This Issue…….. • • • • • • Minutes from January Board meeting VADA/Nova March schooling show prize list Member of the Month Minutes from VADA teleconference Calendar of Events Classified ads VADA/NOVA BOARD MEETINGS All VADA/Nova Board of Directors’ meetings are open to the general membership; the Board welcomes any visitors. The meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7:30 PM at Morven Park International Equestrian Center (in the classroom next to the lounge ). For directions, you may contact any of the Board members or go to our website at www.vadanova.org and click on “Shows” There you will find a link with directions to Morven Park. 2009 VADA/Nova Officers President ~ Alison Head V. President ~ Barb Pickering Secretary ~ Nancy Stover Treasurer ~ Carolyn “Dilly” Jackson Board of Directors Laura Celia 802-233-7404 lcelia@vadanova.org Donna Gatchell 703-594-2480 dgatchell@vadanova.org Jessie Ginsburg 703-538-4282 sardburg@aol.com Judy Grass 703-620-4923 jgrass@vadanova.org Alison Head 540-338-7810 lookingglassfarm@mac.com ahead@vadanova.org Dilly Jackson 304-283-6959 cjackson@vadanova.org Barbara Pickering 703-754-8506 goldenmorgan@verizon.net bpickering@vadanova.org Rebecca Woodward-Davis 540-338-4573 rwoodwarddavis@vadanova.org Barbara Pratt 703-590-3176 bpratt@vadanova.org Nancy Stover 703-860-9187 stovnan@aol.com Holly Wilmoth 540-539-0181 hwilmoth@vadanova.org Sheli King 703-256-8582 mking@vadanova.org Michelle Lachner 540-751-0046 BLach15736@aol.com Web Sites: VADA/Nova www.vadanova.org VADA State www.virginiadressage.org Region 1 www.usdfregion1.org 20% discount for 1/4, 1/2 or full page ads that run a full year Newsletter Advertising Rates Please send payment with ads, as there is no billing. Make checks payable to VADA/Nova, Inc. Classified ads are 40 words or less. Ads will not be accepted otherwise. Please type or print clearly if you don’t have email, and submit no more than two ads at a time. If space allows we will run additional ads.Other ads must be camera ready. (Camera ready: Copy is black on white paper. Embossed business cards and colored ink do not copy well.) Or, you may send a file attachment in Word or Publisher. Classified 2 issues FREE for Members 2 issues/$15 for Nonmembers Classifieds will automatically be listed on our web site All other ad rates are the same for Members or Nonmembers : Business Card Ad $60.00/year 1/4 Page Ad (5 x 3.75) $15.00/month 1/2 Page Ad (5x7.5) $25.00/month FulI Page Ad (10x7.5) $40.00/month *There will be a charge of $20 if your ad is not camera ready and needs to be put together or redesigned* Deadline is the 20th of the month. Send to: Barbara Pickering, PO Box 354, Haymarket, Va., 20168-0354 Phone: 703-754-8506 Email: goldenmorgan@verizon.net PRELIMINARY SUMMARY MINUTES – VADA/Nova Board Meeting Jan. 11, 2010 -Morven Park Lounge – 7:30 PM Licensed Shows: We now have all the officials for all our shows – all contracts have been sent out and almost all are back. We also now have signed contracts for all the Morven Park shows, including schooling shows. The meeting was called to order at 7:35 PM and lasted until 10PM. Twelve of the 13 Board members were present. One was excused. There was one guest. VADA plans a conference call of VADA representatives on Wednesday January 13 at 8 PM. (minutes in this issue) The Preliminary Summary of the Minutes for the December 14, 2009 meeting needs to be corrected to show that Alison is now on the USEF Dressage Committee, not the USDF Dressage Committee. Insurance: We reviewed our policy that clinicians we hire must have their own liability insurance. Our regular policy is $1 million. We will renew this policy and we voted that we also renew the umbrella/supplemental policy we hold. Treasurer’s Report: The balance of our regular account, reconciled as of December 31, 2009, is $31,245.97. This will go way down, as funds need to be spent for our pages in the Omnibus, the publication of the Green Books, and so forth. We basically broke even on the November licensed show, with a positive cash flow of $948.10. There will be no 2010 November show due to the scheduling of the dressage competition segment of the World Equestrian Games in Lexington, KY September 27-October 1, and the Region One Finals November 11-14 in Williamston, NC. We need to decide what to do with the November show in 2011. Having a smaller show in a different locale is one possibility. The next meeting is February 8, 2010 at 7:30 PM. Banquet: We reviewed plans for the Banquet. It was reported that 90 people had signed up as of January 11. We discussed what to do in the event of bad weather. The club where we are holding the banquet had never closed because of weather prior to the serious snow of December 19-20, 2009. If it is necessary to postpone, we will get the information out to those who plan to attend. Committees: We reviewed the list of existing committees, established chairs, noted functions, assigned additional members to some, and consolidated some of the committees to streamline things. Membership: We have 256 members as of January 11, 2010 – which is about the same as last year this time. Clinics and Education: A general proposal for clinics which would be held during 2010 was made. (1) The first would be held in the spring, with a judge who is both a teacher and a trainer as clinician. This would be a two day clinic with riding the first day and a fix a test the second day. The fix a test would be combined with volunteer training for scribes and scorers. It would be kept reasonably priced. (2) The second would be trail classes for dressage horses (Sport Horse Versatility) held in the summer with Linda Hoover as the clinician. There would be three groups, with four to five in each group. The clinic would be held over two days and cost $300.00 per participant. (3) The third would be a “straight up” riding clinic held in the fall. It was moved, seconded and passed that we accept the proposals for the spring and summer clinics. The fall clinic to be voted upon when more fully developed. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Stover Save these dates for VADA/Nova upcoming clinics April 24-25 3 in 1 Spring clinic July 31-August 1 Sport Horse Versatility clinic As details become firm, information will be posted on our web site and in the newsletter 2009 VADA/Nova Schooling Show Show Date: March 21, 2010 Opening Date: January 21, 2010 Entry Due: March 8, 2010 Place: Morven Park, Leesburg, VA Manager: Jessie Ginsburg 202-514-4530 sardburg@aol.com Judge: note new street Secretary: Joanne Hodges 21621 Kings Crossing Terr Ashburn, VA 20147 407-620-7184 jhodges@pobox.com Jaralyn Gibson-Finn (L Graduate) Entry Fees: Regular Classes: $25.00/test VADA/Nova members, $30.00/test non-members Morven Park Grounds Fee $20/horse Directions: From Beltway/I495: West on Rt. 7 to Leesburg. Take Rt. 15 Bypass north for 2.5 miles. Turn left onto Rt. 740 (Tutt Road). One half mile, turn left into Morven Park driveway. From Fredericksburg and I-95: North to I-495 toward Dulles Airport. Exit onto Rt. 7 West. Follow directions above. From Warrenton: North on Rt. 29 to Rt. 15. Turn left onto Rt. 15 and continue to Leesburg. Take Rt. 15 bypass north. Follow directions above. Phone # to reach management team on the day of the show only: 703-927-8270 MARY FLOOD USDF CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR/TRAINER AT WILDFIRE FARM LOVETTSVILLE, VIRGINIA IN NORTHERN VA, CONVIENENT TO DC AND MD 540-882-4741 www.wildfirefarm.com maryflood@aol.com CORRECT CLASSICAL TRAINING FOR THE ADULT AMATEUR, YOUNG RIDER, AND COMPETITOR (photo by Jorden Koepke) YOU WILL WORK WITH AN EXPERIENCED EXPERT VADA/Nova Schooling Shows March 21 at Morven Park May 15 at Compass Rose June 26 at Compass Rose Aug 14 at Looking Glass Sept 18 at Homestead Nov 6 at Morven Park Don’t get confused! There are lots of schooling shows out there, but only these are VADA/Nova Schooling Shows. For year-end VADA/Nova Schooling Show Awards, 2 of your scores must be from these shows or the VADA/Nova vs. CDCTA Challenge Show on Oct 2 at Compass Rose. To qualify for the Championship Schooling Show Classes on Nov 6, you must earn your score at a VADA/Nova Schooling Show. Don’t forget! There are other schooling shows at these locations but they are not VADA/Nova Schooling Shows. Member of the Month You may think you know our current Member of the Month. But just how well do you know Candy Allen? The Candy we all know is a Grand Prix rider and USDF Instructor thru 4th level . She lives in Catharpin with her super supportive husband Larry and three horses, Tervet, White Bacardi, and Jonny. Candy has lived in Virginia since 1986, when she moved here from England. Here are some things you may not know.......Candy's childhood was spent living in many different countries as her father worked for an oil company. Her mother was always into horses and dressage wherever they lived. She would sit baby Candy on a horse's back after lessons. Candy participated in Pony Club until age 12, then got into show jumping in Holland where she competed seriously before moving into and competing in dressage. When she moved to England for college, she got into eventing and competed thru Intermediate level. After she moved to Virginia, she didn't do a lot of showing, but did get to fox hunt a lot. I would say that this well rounded equestrian lives her motto: that dressage is the foundation of any good training. Candy has been a member of VADA/Nova for 15 years. As for volunteering, she likes to do anything but scribe or score. Most of the time , you will see her when you check in at a show, as she is the one who put all of those labels on your test sheets! When she has the time, her other interests include Scuba diving, traveling and reading. Candy and White Bacardi SHOW SEASON IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER AND WE NEED YOU!! Calling all volunteers for our first shows of the season. Come kick off the show season! Our first Schooling show is Sunday, March 21st and our first Licensed show is on Saturday and Sunday, April 10th and 11th. Both are at Morven Park in Leesburg, Virginia. We need Scribes, Scorers, Runners, Ring Stewards, Golf Cart Drivers (Licensed shows), and Awards. And, for the Licensed shows, you can also help with set up and clean up (where you can earn those all important double hours and volunteer bucks) For volunteering you will receive: VADA/Nova Volunteer Hours, Volunteer Bucks, breakfast, lunch, a gift, and of course our thanks!! Sign up today and get the position of your choice..... Contact Donna Gatchell at sporthorseuk@patriot.net or (703) 303-3446. VADA Teleconference Board Meeting Highlights January 13, 2010 Board Members Present on the call: Dr. Angela Stanaway- NEVADA, Lea Ann Hansen- Central, Alison Douglas-Central, Catherine Kern-Charlottesville, Tina Longaker-Charlottesville, Jessie Ginsburg-NOVA, Sheli King-NOVA, Alison Head-NOVA, Judith Harroun-Lord-ShenVADA, Jane Palmer- ShenVADA, Tracey Smith-Oliver-SWAVDA, Janet Brown-SWAVDA, Beth Rippel-SVDA, Robyn Nunnally-SVDA, Sandy Johnson-SVDA, Anne Draine-NEVADA General Member:Dianne Boyd-NOVA Minutes from the last meeting are unavailable due to a computer. Alison Douglas will try to re-create them from a recording. Treasurer’s Report- Jessie Ginsburg reported $121,147.36 total cash in our accounts. She thinks we made around thirty thousand less ribbons on the GAIG show. Tina thinks it should be closer to fifty thousand and they will reconcile among themselves. Membership Report- Beth Rippel reported that we have 223 memberships in to USDF and another 103 that she has received but hasn’t forwarded on yet. She had not received anything from Fredericksburg, Central and NEVADA chapters. It was noted that we need to look at our by-laws and make sure that the membership years are consistent between the chapters and USDF, i.e. December thru November. Beth reported that she had received communication from USDF that our membership was late and we were subject to a fine, but they accepted the membership list and we have not been fined as of yet. GAIG Wrap Up- Any outstanding bills need to be turned into Jessie. She and Tina will reconcile to make sure that all income and expenses are accounted for in determining the profit for the event. 2010 Activities- We will host the BLM show in October and the Adult Team with Charlottesville in September in Culpeper. Tina would like someone to do a write up on the Adult Team for the USDF Connection as it is being run in conjunction with the Charlottesville Twin Shows, kind of a novel idea, Alison Douglas volunteered. The awards ceremony for the Adult Team will only be on Sunday. VADA will have to determine a method of helping sponsor the chapter teams within the USDF rules, which would not permit us to pay a portion of the entry fees directly as the Adult Team is part of a licensed competition. Website- It was decided that VADA events calendar on the website should include only VADA events, and clinics sponsored by chapters. Other events, such as clinics hosted by a farm, would need to submit a paid classified ad and be listed under the advertising link. There was also discussion about having a web developer as a VADA position next year. There might be a possibility of generating revenue by selling ad space or links for vendors. The Board will need to consider how much to charge and how these ads or links will be promoted on the website. 2010 Chapter Officers & Volunteer of the Year- Tina only has the Chapter Volunteers for the year for Central and NOVA, she needs the rest. Chapters also need to submit their new officers and info for the website and the Purple Book. There were no nominations for the Shel Gafford Award this year. 2011 Clinic- There was some discussion about having a clinic in February, March or April and using the East Complex at the Lexington facility vs. Morven Park. Nothing was definitively planned. 2011 Championships: The Board agreed that VADA should apply to host either the 2011 GAIGs or BLMs, with a preference for the GAIGs. USDF Region 1 will meet in the spring to decide, as there are multiple bids from different GMOs for the GAIGs. Dianne Boyd reported to the Board that the Horse Center has three capital projects that they are looking to have funded this year: replace lighting, repair the footing in the stalls, and repair the roads. The discussion among the board leaned towards buying new rings and donating them with the understanding that we would not have to pay rental fees for using them for five years. Dianne suggested that VADA consider making a substantial donation to the Horse Center to support these capital improvements. While VADA pays a great deal to rent the facility for the fall show, that amount does not cover these ongoing needs for upgrade and maintenance. She also reported that the NCDCTA headsets we have been borrowing for the judges’ commentary at the fall show are getting old, and recommended that VADA purchase new headsets, between 20 and 25 of them. Beth Rippel volunteered to source and price them and report back to the board. The Board agreed to consider how much to donate to the Horse Center after determining whether VADA’s bids to hold one of the regional championships in 2011 is approved by Region 1. Alison Douglas reported that Central Chapter is urging their members to donate used horse and human riding equipment while doing spring cleaning this year to a worthy non-profit. The club will collect and disseminate. She noted that this might be something that other clubs do for non-profits in their local areas. Meeting was adjourned at 9:30 pm. Respectfully submitted, Alison Douglas Looking Glass Farm Offers a one-time breeding special to reintroduce a very special stallion to the breeding market: GOV Licensed Oldenburg Stallion Ruffian (Rubenstein 1/St. Pr. St. Ilmenau (Inschallah AA) ) HALF PRICE STUD FEE $600.00 if booked by March 1, 2010. (normal stud fee $1200.00) For details on Ruffian visit www.oldenburghorse.com or www.lgfsporthorses.com. DVD of Ruffian available or farm visit by appointment. Offspring on premises. Collection fees apply. Live foal guarantee. EVA negative and vaccinated. lookingglassfarm@mac.com CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR 2010 Always check the web site: www.vadanova.org for any changes or corrections June 19 Evergreen Farm, Berryville, VA Pam Dors 540-955-0529 evergreendors@juno.com Clinics and Other Events Apr. 24-25 VADA/Nova Spring clinic (details to follow) June 26 VADA/Nova, Compass Rose, Haymarket, VA Secretary TBD July 31-Aug 1 VADA/Nova Sport Horse Versatility clinic Frying Pan Park, Herndon, VA July 10 Quantico Riding Club, Quantico, VA Anna Mitchell 540-630-2628 qrchorseshow@gmail.com Licensed and Special Shows April 10, 11 VADA/Nova Spring Dressage, Morven Park Dianne Boyd 703-777-4846 greyhorse11@earthlink.net July 17 Willow Way Riding Stables, Haymarket, VA Jen Moran 703-999-8040 jenifermoran@willowwayridingstables.com June 5,6 VADA/Nova Spring Dressage, Morven Park Dianne Boyd 703-777-4846 greyhorse11@earthlink.net July 17 Evergreen Farm, Berryville, VA Pam Dors 540-955-0529 evergreendors@juno.com June 24 VADA/Nova Summer 1 Breed Show, Morven Park Lori Kaminski 410-398-1740 lori_kaminski@verizon.net Aug. 14 VADA/Nova, Looking Glass Farm, Hamilton, VA Alison Head 540-338-7810 lookingglassfarm@mac.com June 25 VADA/Nova Summer II Breed Show, Morven Park Lori Kaminski 410-398-1740 lori_kaminski@verizon.net Aug. 15 Looking Glass Farm, Hamilton, VA Alison Head 540-338-7810 lookingglassfarm@mac.com July 24-25 USDF/Youth Team Competition, Morven Park Aug. 21 Quantico Riding Club, Quantico, VA Anna Mitchell 540-630-2628 qrchorseshow@gmail.com Sept 11,12 VADA/Nova Autumn Dressage, Morven Park Alison Douglas 804-339-7495 adouglas@fasmart.com Aug. 21 Evergreen Farm, Berryville, VA Pam Dors 540-955-0529 evergreendors@juno.com Schooling Shows March 2 0 Evergreen Farm, Berryville, VA Pam Dors 540-955-0529 evergreendors@juno.com Aug. 28 Kingland Farm, Lovettsville, VA Holly Wilmoth 540-539-0181 hwilmoth@mindspring.com March 21 VADA/Nova, Morven Park (details in this issue) Joanne Hodges 407-620-7184 jhodges@pobox.com Sept. 18 VADA/Nova, Homestead , Catlett, VA Robin Dannels 540-439-0994 reigndear01@aol.com April 17 Evergreen Farm, Berryville, VA Pam Dors 540-955-0529 evergreendors@juno.com Sept 18 Evergreen Farm, Berryville, VA Pam Dors 540-955-0529 evergreendors@juno.com May 1 Quantico Riding Club, Quantico, VA Anna Mitchell 540-630-2628 qrchorseshow@gmail.com Sept. 19 Homestead Farm, Catlett, VA Robin Dannels 540-439-0994 reigndear01@aol.com May 8 Kingland Farm, Lovettsville, VA Holly Wilmoth 540-539-0181 hwilmoth@mindspring.com Oct 2 VADA/Nova vs CDCTA Challenge show Compass Rose, Haymarket, VA May 15 VADA/Nova, Compass Rose, Haymarket, VA Judy Grass 703-620-4923 grass@ccr.org Oct 10 Willow Way Riding Stables, Haymarket, VA Jen Moran 703-999-8040 jenifermoran@willowwayridingstables.com May 15 Evergreen Farm, Berryville, VA Pam Dors 540-955-0529 evergreendors@juno.com June 12 Looking Glass Farm, Hamilton, VA Alison Head 540-338-7810 lookingglassfarm@mac.com June 13 Looking Glass Farm, Hamilton, VA Alison Head 540-338-7810 lookingglassfarm@mac.com June 13 Homestead Farm, Catlett, VA Robin Dannels 540-439-0994 reigndear01@aol.com Oct. 16 Evergreen Farm, Berryville, VA Pam Dors 540-955-0529 evergreendors@juno.com Nov. 6 VADA/Nova Championship Schooling Show, Morven Park Sheli King 703-256-8582 amking91@verizon.net Nov. 20 Evergreen Farm, Berryville, VA Pam Dors 540-955-0529 evergreendors@juno.com * VADA/Nova sponsored activities are in bold print June 19 Homestead Farm, Catlett, VA Robin Dannels 540-439-0994 reigndear01@aol.com HORSES FOR SALE OR LEASE Belgium Warmblood imported from Denmark 16.3h, 14 yo, seal bay, has shown 1st level and evented. $6000. Discount for continued boarding at our facility. We will miss him but he needs his own person. Kathy 301-372-6302 www.chesirehorsehills.com (2,09) TB/Han mare: 17h, 9yo, grey. Free To Good Home. Willow has mild cataracts. She is rideable and trainable. Kind, loving personality. Able to do hunter/dressage/trails. Call Kat at 703-298-6988 (2,09) SADDLES FOR SALE Crosby Equilibrium: 16”, reg. tree, ex. cond, w/ stirrups, leathers, 2 pads, 2 girths. Nice youth package for PC or eventer. $460obo. County Warmblood: wide tree, 17”, good cond, doesn’t fit horse. $650obo. Can email pics. laparnell62@verizon.net 703-795-1553 (3,10) County WB Series II Dressage: 18”, MW, spring tree, all leather, made in England. Bought used and I barely used it. Asking $900 Stephanie Hunt 5025-507-1963 Stephanie_Hunt@comcast.net (3,10) Two Roosli Pilatus Dressage: Black, !8” & 17”, both MW (29.5cm), vg cond. 17” great for petite rider. Wendy King 301-916-6704 equemotion@gmail.com (3,10) MISCELLANEOUS Rhino medium turn-out: 75”, green plaid. Tail flap, cross surcingles, regular neck. Brand new, still in package. $130. Barbara goldenmorgan@verizon.net 703-754-8506 (2,09) VADA/NOVA.Inc. Newsletter Editor Barbara Pickering PO Box 354 Haymarket, VA 20168-0354 VADA/Nova Member Upcoming VADA/Nova events Feb 7 Mar 21 Apr 10-11 Apr 24-25 VADA Banquet & Silent Auction VADA/Nova Schooling Show VADA/Nova Spring Dressage VADA/Nova Spring 3- in-1 clinic
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