March/April - Southern Eventing and Dressage Association – SEDA

A BI-MONTHLY PUBLICATION FOR SEDA MEMBERS S MARCH / APRIL 2014
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IN THIS ISSUE
COLUMNS
what’s up? – 2
barn dirt – 6
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newsworthy – 20
he SEDA Year End Awards Banquet
recipient was Lauri Byerley. The Competing
is always a great opportunity to get
Volunteer of the Year Award was given to
fleur de leap – 3
together, share a meal, and visit with friends.
Jamie Barowka. We can’t give everyone an
le bon temps – 3
It’s a plus that we get to see each other
award, but rest assured, we believe you all
junior classic – 3
in our ‘street clothes’, too. We don’t clean
EVENTS
scholarship deadline – 3
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calendar, (insert)
up too bad!
deserve it!
The second recipient of the Kelley
This year’s theme was The Year of
Varisco Award for a student athlete at Intro
member report – 4
the Horse, and Janel Martin once again
Level was Grey Cummins...who graciously
schooling dressage – 14
decorated with a lot of panache. Complete
accepted with a beaming grin.
volunteer hours –14
with a life-sized pagoda, adorable Chinese
Additional silverware was given out to
eventing standings – 15
New Year horses (some assembly required)
graduating seniors Kalie Beckers , Cameron
and lots of fun, festive frills!
Dauterive, Rachel Dell and Alex Varisco–
MEMBERSHIP
jr/yr report – 16
board meeting minutes – 18
our
thank you, ladies, for being such fine
event/volunteer forms – 22
dedicated army of volunteers, the Banquet is
examples of student and athlete for the rest
contacts – 24
an opportunity to single out two individuals
of us!
membership form, (insert)
who have gone the extra mile. This year, our
new members – 19
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Great Achievements
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RESULTS
While
we
always
appreciate
Non-Competing Volunteer of the Year Award
View pictures and final awards elsewhere
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year end awards – 12
ADVERTISERS
busch sporthorses – 7
runnymeded farm – 8
facility/trainer directory – 23
classifieds – 23
Congratulations to our Volunteers of the Year! Non-competing Volunteer of the Year, Lauri Byerley and Competing Volunteer of
the Year, Jamie Barowka. Congratulations to Grey Cummins, recipient of the Kelley Varisco Award for 2013.
SO U T HE R N E V E NT I NG & DRES SAG E A S S O C IAT IO N S M A RCH / A P RIL 2014
WHAT’S
MARCH / APRIL 2014
Off Course is published
bi-monthly by SEDA, a
non-profit, educational
organization, and provided as
a service to its members.
News items, show results,
calendar of events, interviews,
reviews, photos, articles on all
aspects of Dressage, Eventing,
and member activities are
incorporated.
UP?
Looking Back, Looking Ahead
By Nicole Landreneau, Off Course editor
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e have a lot to be proud of. Our club
spring and fall events. Le Bon Temps will need
members are quite the talented group
sponsors for prizes and to help underwrite the
Nicole Landreneau
designer / editor
of people, and the awards given out at our
cost of the event. Sponsors will be mentioned in
annual Banquet are testimony to that. For me,
the show program, announcements, and could
Judi Dauterive
contributing editor
it’s always a pleasure to attend and celebrate
set up a display table if they’d like. Contact
last year’s achievements, as well as just visit
Lynn Quast or Janel Martin if you can help out.
Ruth Roca
advertising manager
with people I typically don’t get to talk to.
Le Bon Temps is returning partly because
Everyone is so busy at horse shows, it’s usually
the Dressage Across the Lake shows aren’t
a passing ‘Hello, how you doing?’ as someone
being offered. This leaves our area with few
is chasing down a horse or a kid or trotting
recognized dressage shows. We don’t want our
off to warm up – it’s really a treat to have a
members to have to travel to compete if we can
complete conversation! Please take a moment
put on a good show here – but it’s going to take
to congratulate all our winners when you see
the support of competitors to make it happen.
them, and enjoy the photos in this issue.
Invite a friend and get the word out.
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Margaret Rice and
Barbara Merritt
mail mavens
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After closing out last year, it’s time to look
Another way we are helping spread the
at what is coming up the rest of this year. It’s
news of dressage in our area: local breeders will
going to be a busy spring, folks!
sponsor a Breeders Breakfast on the Sunday
Right around the corner is Fleur de Leap
morning of the show – get to know the breeders,
and Le Bon Temps. We are looking forward
ask questions, find out about the discipline, and
to putting on some fun events (and praying
have breakfast. We hope to see you there!
for good weather!) and want to encourage
Barn Dirt is back this issue (!!) – see what
everyone to invite a friend to participate. These
happens when you send in your news! We are
shows run on competitors and volunteers! I
also starting a new article series which I hope
can’t stress enough how much we appreciate
will encourage some of you to write in regarding
– and will need – volunteer support for these
your areas of expertise.
events, so please make room on your calendars
Other news: we’ve added a Suggestion Box
Off Course is printed on
recycled paper.
for these weekends. We literally can’t do it
on the website. In order to meet our member’s
without you.
expectations, we need to know what they are –
www.sedariders.org
We are also going to need sponsors to help
utilize this tool to let us know what we’re doing
offset costs and make these successful ventures
well, how we can improve, programs you’d like
for the club. Fleur de Leap sponsors will have
to see, etc. Thanks for your feedback!
their name/business on jumps for both the
Happy reading and happy riding! S
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Who wouldn’t like a little
FREE
MONEY?
April 12-13
September 20-21
Lagniappe Equestrian Center
Folsom, LA
SEDA Scholarship Deadline
May 1, 2014
• One junior rider
• One adult rider
Each receives a scholarship
for an education opportunity.
Full details on the SEDA website
www.sedariders.org
Apply today! Encourage your
friends to apply! It’s easy!
Details forthcoming at www.SEDAriders.org
SEDA JUNIOR
CLASSIC
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turns..
Re
May 17-18, 2014
serenity farm • folsom, La
one weekend, Two shows
WHERE OUR YOUNG RIDERS SHINE!
JUNE 21-22
SCHOOLING DRESSAGE & COMBINED TEST
AMEN CORNER FARM - FOLSOM, LA
Judges: Sandy Osborn “S” & Fran Dearing-Kehr “S”
TD: Linda Lester
Mark your calendars and please
consider sponsoring prizes or
potluck items, volunteering or
coming out to support our young
riders. Watch the SEDA website
and your email for details.
it’s gonna be a big deal!
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W H AT ’ S YO U R S P E C I A LT Y ?
Equine Liability Issues, or In
Other Words, Accidents Happen
an injury to or the death of a participant
resulting from the inherent risks of equine
activities...” The statute also states that no
one shall make any claim or maintain an
By Stacy R. Palowsky. Ms. Palowsky is a member of the American College of Equine Attorneys. She also owns two
horses, a former police horse who was bred at the Louisiana State Penitentiary and an Irish Draught gelding with
whom she plans to do lower-level eventing.
action against or recover from a sponsor,
Editor’s note: Within our membership, we
Any clause is null that, in
from any of the inherent risks of equine
are fortunate to have access to individuals
advance, excludes or limits the
activities. It is important to understand,
with varied areas of expertise beyond
liability of one party for intentional
though, that this does not mean that an
riding, training, and stabling. The
or gross fault that causes damage to
injured person cannot sue. It simply
following is the first of what we hope will
the other party.
means that the defendant should be able
be an ongoing series of insights into the
Any clause is null that, in
to get the suit dismissed eventually via an
experience and services our membership
advance, excludes or limits the
exception or motion, but remember that
offers. This can also be a great way to
liability of one party for causing
there are no guarantees in litigation.
network and strengthen our local equine
physical injury to the other party.
professional, or any other person for
injury, loss, damage, or death resulting
It is also vital to note that subsection
community. Please consider sending in
Thus, for example, if a lesson barn
C of the statute sets forth exceptions for
an article highlighting aspects of your
owner has a student sign a waiver that
which there will be liability. Namely,
expertise. And thank you to Stacy Palowsky
states that the barn owner or its employees
the statute does not prevent damage if a
for this informative narrative on legal
will not be liable for any physical injury
sponsor, professional, or any other person
issues we should be aware of.
the student suffers while on the barn’s
does any of the following:
premises, that waiver will be invalid. I
(1) Knowingly provides faulty equipment
A
or tack that caused the injury;
nyone who has ever been involved
tell clients that these waivers will not
with horses knows that accidents
be enforced, but it still makes clients
(2) Fails to make reasonable efforts to
happen, and if one is around horses long
comfortable having them. There is no
determine the ability of the participant
enough, one will either be injured or know
harm in getting a waiver signed, and in
to engage safely in the activity and
someone who is. So, besides trying to stay
certain cases, depending on the language,
to safely manage the particular
safe from injury, everyone should also
it can be used to show that the rider was
horse based on the participant’s
take steps to minimize the risk of being
aware of the risks he or she was assuming
representations of his ability;
personally liable for injuries or damages
in partaking in an equine activity. Still,
(3) Owns, leases, or otherwise controls
to other people or their property. In
no one should rely on a signed release to
the land or facility upon which
Louisiana, this can be accomplished by
provide protection from liability.
the participant was injured and
complying with the “equine immunity
Luckily, though, Louisiana has a statute
which contained a dangerous latent
statute.” Additionally, it is advisable to
that does provide some protection from
condition which was known or should
have the appropriate insurance in place as
liability arising from equine activities, but
have been known and for which
discussed further below.
it is not absolute, and if “professionals”
warning signs were not conspicuously
First, everyone should be aware that
and “sponsors,” as those terms are defined
posted;
the personal injury liability releases or
in the statute, do not comply with certain
(4) Commits an act or omission that
waivers that they are often asked to sign at
signage requirements, their protection
constitutes willful or wanton disregard
barns or events, or which they request that
is waived. Louisiana Revised Statute
for the safety of the participant and
boarders, students, or competitors sign,
9:2795.3 provides in part that “an equine
that caused the injury;
are not enforceable in Louisiana. Civil
activity sponsor, an equine professional, or
Code article 2004 provides as follows:
any other person, ... shall not be liable for
(5) Intentionally injures the participant.
Furthermore, and perhaps more
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importantly, a sponsor or professional will
and I find that people can be very creative
not be protected by this statute if certain
when trying to either invoke or avoid
warning language is not posted in one-
this statute. I have seen litigation over
inch black block letters “in a clearly visible
whether the required signs were placed
location on or near any stable, corral,
at all or were placed in proper locations,
or arena where the equine professional
whether the defendant was a sponsor or
or the equine activity sponsor conducts
professional who even had to have signs
equine activities.” I recommend to clients
posted, whether injuries were caused by an
that the required warning signs be posted
“inherent risk” of equine activities, whether
in several places, such as the entrance to
an injured person was a “participant,” and
the property, any barn entrances, and any
whether the injured person was partaking
MURPHY’S LAWS FOR HORSE OWNERS
and all arena entrances. Note also that
in an “equine activity.” For example, I was
most pre-printed warning signs include
involved in a case years ago in which an
the wrong statute number and language.
injured party claimed that because she was
If you do a thorough check of your
trailer before hauling, your truck will
break down.
It seems that all the signs I have seen cite
riding a horse “just to try a saddle,” then
to La. R.S. 9:2795.1, which is the statute
she was not engaged in an equine activity
that addresses immunity from liability for
when she got hurt. Luckily for the horse
“farm animal activities.” While that statute
owner I represented, the court disagreed.
should also protect equine sponsors and
Further, there is a reported case
professionals, it would be preferable to
involving a horse that escaped from his
cite to and use the language required by
boarding barn and ran onto a road where
the more recently enacted equine activity
he was struck and killed by a vehicle.
statute.
The horse owner sued the barn owner
This being said, the following language
who tried to invoke the protection of
must be posted by professionals and
the equine immunity statute. The court
sponsors, and out of an abundance of
found, though, that the risk of a horse
caution, it should also be posted by any
getting loose and getting hit by a car
person who has horses on his or her
was not an “inherent risk” of an equine
property.
activity; therefore, the barn owner was not
WARNING
protected by this statute.
Under Louisiana law, an equine
activity
equine
activities, or a horse owner, I recommend
professional is not liable for
that you be familiar with this statute and
an injury to or the death of a
that you do everything possible to ensure
participant in equine activities
that you are protected by it in the event that
resulting from the inherent risks of
someone is injured while you are giving
equine activities, pursuant to R.S.
lessons, renting horses, providing land for
9:2795.3.
riding or for events, providing veterinary
The language must also appear in
or farrier services, boarding horses, or
“clearly readable print” in any written
even just giving a friend or a friend’s child
contracts entered into by a professional or
a “pony ride” on your horse on your own
sponsor for lessons or services or for the
property. Make sure you check the tack
rental of any horse or tack.
being used by the rider. Make sure you
As
noted
sponsor
above,
or
If you are a professional, a sponsor of
the
protection
provide a horse suitable for the person’s
provided by this statute is not absolute,
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Horse Laughs
There is no such thing as a sterile
barn cat.
No one ever notices how you ride until
you fall off.
A horse’s misbehavior will be in direct
proportion to the number of people
who are watching.
Tack you hate never wears out;
blankets you hate cannot be
destroyed; horses you hate cannot be
sold and will outlive you.
Clipper blades will become dull only
when the horse is half finished.
Clipper motors will quit only when you
have the horse’s head left to trim.
If you’re wondering if you left the
water on in the barn, you did. If
you’re wondering if you latched the
pasture gate, you didn’t.
If you approach within 50 feet of the
barn in your “street clothes,” you will
get dirty.
Wind velocity increases in direct
proportion to how well your hat fits.
If you fall off, you will land on the
site of your most recent injury.
The least useful horse in your barn
eats the most, requires corrective
shoeing every three weeks and
requires the services of the vet a
minimum of once a month.
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alike had a great time doing what they
enjoy most – hanging out in the sunshine
with horses and horse peeps. Parrish
As raked by Judi Dauterive
Frisbee was delighted to win the award
you
for most improved score, kindly donated
Icemageddon!
by Vicky Busch of Busch Sporthorses.
Who’d a thunk
Not that Parrish’s first score was bad – a
our
would
65% at First Level is nothing to sneeze but
more
the 71% she received on day two was the
snow days off than
icing on the cake and the $100 award was
hurricane days this
the cherry on top! She was riding Oak
Thank
have
kids
had
school year? That
Hill Ranch’s Virtuoso and qualified for
is MESSED UP!
Barbara Hoopes, Lily Miller and Leslie Morris with the
lovely Godiva.
We live in SOUTH
there would be six more weeks of freeze-
of the weekend. That takes the pressure
fest.
off somewhat.
LOUISIANA, not the ice world of Hoth.
Region 9 Championships over the course
And what fun are snow days when there
Despite the inclement conditions,
I was lucky enough to spend quite a
isn’t actually any snow? Tiny ice balls and
people have still been horse shopping,
bit of time talking with the judges and
frozen roads are not the same. One of the
Elaine Harmon being one of them. With
the TD. One of the little snippets I gleaned
features of southern winters I particularly
the help of Linda Strine, Elaine found
from our various conversations was that
enjoy is being able to crow to my UK
Roslyn, a five year old Hanoverian mare
it is not only a matter of courtesy to tell
friends and family about the pleasant,
in Huntsville, AL at Debbie Hill Dressage.
the show management you are leaving
mild temperatures I am enjoying while
She is by Rotspon (Rubinstein) out of a
the show grounds once you’re finished,
they are wriggling in the crushing grip of
Weltmeyer line mare.
packed and ready to depart for home,
icy tentacles. Not this year – several days
Linda and Elaine tried her one week
it is actually a USEF rule! Who knew?!
found us colder than my parents who
and the following week Elaine enlisted
On top of that, it is a general rule, so it
live in the north east of Scotland! Using
Gerlinde Beckers to go on a road trip
applies to all competitors at any USEF
a hammer to smash the ice on the water
to pick her up. It was snowing when
recognized show. So, next time you go to
troughs for days on end was no picnic and
Gerlinde and she left Huntsville, so they
a show, be sure to check in with the office
I came out one morning to find Cameron
high-tailed it out of Alabama ASAP.
and ask permission to leave. Also, don’t
standing on the ice in the trough, it was
Stacy Palowsky also got a new horse
be tempted to bedazzle your horse with
that thick.
a few months ago. Another gray….not
glitter at a dressage competition, that is an
Of
course
what she had planned, but she wanted an
eliminateable offense.
I wouldn’t
Irish Draught, and it’s hard to avoid the
h a v e
grays in that particular breed!
You know it’s cold when...
laughed
Lily Miller is delighted with her new
if she had
horse, Godiva, a Danish Warmblood.
f a l l e n
Barbara Hoopes and Leslie Morris
through it…
were instrumental in making that dream
much. I was
come true for Lily, and both Lily and her
about ready
mom, Charlotte, would like to thank
to
them very much.
club
that stupid
Luckily the weather cooperated for
groundhog
The First Dance dressage shows at Amen
when
he
Corner Farm. In fact, it couldn’t have
decreed
been better. Competitors and volunteers
Continued on page 9
Stacy Palowsky’s new champ, Coo.
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Spring is about to spring and the show season is getting into
full swing. Please support our local shows either as a competitor
or a volunteer. We can’t have shows without enough competitors
to cover the costs and the shows won’t run without volunteers
performing all the vital functions necessary to keep things on
track. It really does take a lot of time, effort and money to stage
any kind of show, so please do what you can to help keep the
quality shows we are lucky to have in our area.
And send me the dirt! This column won’t write itself. I
need you to send me your news – it doesn’t even have to be horse
related. We’d love to hear from you.
ponyparade@hotmail.com S
Thank You!
I would like to thank SEDA for recognizing
my volunteer efforts and awarding me
Volunteer of the Year. Thank you. What an
honor! I enjoy volunteering for SEDA events
and helping out. I am looking forward to a
fun filled, successful 2014.
Ride hard! Have fun!
–Lauri Byerley
Breeder’s Breakfast!
Join us for breakfast on Sunday,
May 18, at Le Bon Temps at
Serenity Farm. The breakfast is
sponsored by local dressage
breeders. Meet and greet these
local producers of top quality
horses and help us to encourage
participation in dressage in our
area. Bring a friend.
Spread the word.
~See you there!~
SEDA Has Scholarship
Money Available!!!
SEDA offers a generous scholarship program
to its members. Every May and November
SEDA awards two, $200.00 scholarships to a
Junior and an Adult member. The educational
scholarships are made available to members
who wish to expand their training and
knowledge in dressage/eventing. However,
in order to take advantage of this super benefit,
you must apply!
The SEDA Scholarship committee and the
SEDA Board of Directors have noted a low
level of participation in this great program and
would like to encourage all of its members to
apply. We would especially like to appeal to
the Trainers to encourage their students , both
juniors and adults, to apply for the scholarship
and support their students in their efforts to
further their riding education.
The application process is easy and
uncomplicated. A bit of advice though;
the scholarship committee may not know
everyone so “Toot your own horn”! Make your
application stand out by highlighting your
volunteer efforts, riding goals, etc. In addition,
if you are not selected for the scholarship,
please re-apply. Maybe the Next time will be
Your time.
If you have any questions or need help filling
out your application, please feel free to contact
me or any Board member – we will be happy
to help.
Elaine V. Harmon
Chair, SEDA Scholarship Committee
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Accidents Happen..continued from page 5
stated riding ability. And finally, make sure your
as an endorsement to a CGL policy, covers
land does not have any hidden defects, and if it
claims for liability due to the death, injury,
does, clearly mark them.
illness, or theft of a non-owned horse in
Another method of minimizing personal
the insured’s care, custody, or control.
liability is through maintaining insurance which
However, it generally only covers liability
will cover damages to third parties. Most horse
for damage as a result of the insured’s
owners are probably familiar with mortality
+ SEDA Eventing
Award Chair:
Kristen Dowdy
1300 Albert Street
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 966-4770
kristen_dowdy@yahoo.com
+ Volunteer Hours Chair:
Lauri Byerley
242 Evangeline Dr
Mandeville, LA 70471
How do members
participate in the SEDA
Awards Program?
B Eventing scores must be
mailed to the Eventing Chair
within 14 days after the last
day on which the horse trial/
combined test was held. Use
the form on page 26 to submit
your scores.
coverage, which is available as a policy or
negligence.
and major medical policies which provide
(4) Equine Personal Liability Endorsement: This
coverage for damage to an owned or leased
is generally an endorsement to a CGL
horse. However, there are also various types of
policy which is available to the insured
insurance available to protect horse owners and
to cover claims by third parties for bodily
professionals from liability for damage to third
injury or property damage caused by
parties. The most common types of liability
owned or leased horses. Note that there are
coverage include the following:
usually exclusions for damages to a trainer,
(1) Equine Third-Party Liability: This coverage
veterinarian, farrier, or boarding barn
is usually available at an extra cost as
owner or employee.
an endorsement to an equine mortality
(5) Equine Professional Liability Endorsement:
policy. Note, though, that it will sometimes
This is also generally an endorsement to a
exclude coverage for injuries caused by
CGL policy available to cover the insured
the insured’s horse to persons boarding
from claims by third parties for damages
or training the horse or to farriers or
arising from the insured’s negligence in
veterinarians.
providing professional equine services.
(2)Equine Commercial General Liability
This is similar to an errors and omissions,
(CGL): This is the most common liability
or “E & O,” policy available to other
policy, and it provides the broadest
professionals. This coverage is generally
coverage and highest limits. The intent of
not limited to “bodily injury” or “property
it is to cover “bodily injury” and “property
damage” as the CGL policy is, and the CGL
damage” claims by third parties (but not
policy’s exclusion for damage to personal
C Check your standings and
volunteer hours on the web
site and with each issue.
Report any discrepancies to
the appropriate chair.
employees) arising out of general equine
property in the care, custody, or control
activities and operations of the insured’s
of the insured is normally removed. Note
business. Be aware, however, that insurers
that there will probably be no coverage
often rely on an exclusion to deny coverage
for liability arising from any fraudulent
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for injuries that occur while a horse is being
or criminal acts or from violations of any
loaded or unloaded from a trailer, and we
statute or rules of any equine governing
all know that can be a dangerous time
body.
depending on the horse. Also be aware that
(6)Normally there is also comprehensive
there are normally exclusions for damage
personal liability coverage available to
to personal property, such as saddles,
farm owners under their farm property
owned by third parties but in the “care,
coverage. This is similar to the liability
custody or control” of the insured. In other
coverage found in a homeowner’s policy.
words, if a boarder’s saddle is damaged or
People often do not purchase insurance
stolen, the barn owner’s equine CGL policy
because they think they will not need it, or they
will probably not cover that loss.
think the premiums are too high. One of the
(3) Equine Care, Custody, or Control: This
advantages to having insurance, however, is
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that if the insured gets sued, the insurance company will likely
have to pay his or her legal fees. Now, the duty for an insurer to
provide a defense for its insured, i.e., pay legal fees, is not absolute,
but it is broader than the duty to provide coverage for a judgment
rendered against the insured. Anyone who has ever had to hire a
lawyer knows that legal fees add up quickly, so having those paid
by an insurance company can definitely be worth the premiums
even if the policy ends up not covering the judgment or the
insured is found not liable.
Note that if an insured does submit a claim or a lawsuit,
though, and the insurer refuses to provide a defense and/or
coverage, the insured should consider hiring counsel to determine
if the insurer’s decision was correct. There are often penalties
available if the insurer breaches the duty of good faith and fair
dealing owed to its insured.
One last caveat is that insurance coverage is dependent
Terri O’Neal and family celebrating at the banquet.
on the language of the policy. So, once a policy is received, the
insured must carefully read all the policy language, including
the exclusions and endorsements, to confirm that the coverage
desired is actually provided. If the insured does not understand the
policy, he or she should contact the agent who sold the policy to
discuss any questions or concerns. Under certain circumstances, it
might also be worth having an attorney experienced in insurance
issues review the policy. After all, it is better to find out that certain
coverages are not provided before an accident happens. Lack of
coverage can be remedied before liability arises, but not after. S
1) The entirety of the statute can be found at http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/law.
aspx?d=181347. All pertinent terms are defined and all pertinent exceptions are set forth
therein.
2) Note also that if the vehicle owner had made a claim for injuries or damages, the barn
owner would have probably been liable to the vehicle owner as well for allowing the horse
to escape the property and enter the roadway.
Kylie Reitzell, Ann Byerley and Isabella Rodwig celebrate at the banquet.
STACY PALOWSKY
Equine Law and Civil Litigation
spalowsky@palowsky-law.com
985-792-1567
Member of the American College of Equine Attorneys
Graduating high school seniors Alex Varisco and Rachel Dell with their
commemorative silver plate.
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Y E A R E N D AWA R D S
Schooling Eventing-Combined Tests
PRE-AMOEBA - JR
Champion
Grey Cummins
Appy Go Lucky
19 points
AMOEBA - JR
Champion
Kylie Reitzell
Whistlin’ Dixie
Reserve Champion Hailey CumminghamJean Laffitte
21 points
7 points
AMOEBA - SR
Champion
Christa Lemoine
14 points
Puzzle
LOWEST DRESSAGE SCORE - RECOGNIZED
SR - Chrissy West Cady O’Daly Endymion 22.9
JR - Isabella Hemb Hadley
30.5
HIGHEST ACCUMULATION OF POINTS - RECOGNIZED
SR - Craig Peterson Sportsfield Ryan 28 pts
JR - Nicole Baronne Double Rivers Spinnaker 38 pts
Schooling Eventing-Horse Trials
GREEN AS GRASS - JR
Champion
Alex Varisco
Roscomman Aidan
Reserve Champion Lily Miller
Triple Treat
Third Place
Cameron Dauterive GF Windchime
11 points
7 points
5 points
GREEN AS GRASS - SR
Champion
Robyn Taliaferro Cady O’Daly Liberty
5 points
STARTER - JR
Champion
Sydney Ragas
Reserve Champion Kylie Reitzell
Third Place
Samantha Schultz
Lil Bit O Color
Whistlin’ Dixie
Snickers Satisfies
11 points
5 points
3 points
21 points
BEGINNER NOVICE - SR
Champion Sally Richards
Tabula Rasa
Reserve Champion Barbara Hoopes Godiva
STARTER - SR
Champion
A. Landry
Reserve Champion Lori Summers
Big Ben
Lola
7 points
5 points
10 points
7 points
BEGINNER NOVICE - JR
Champion
Cameron Dauterive Cajun Spice
7 points
NOVICE - JR
Champion Claudia Hemb
Reserve Champion Cameron Dauterive
Third Place
Isabella Hemb
Fourth Place
Eva Hemb
Fifth Place
Cameron Dauterive
Ramble On
GF Windchime
Butter Cream Ledgewood Greystone Piper
Cajun Spice
12 points
9 points
8 points
7 points
6 points
BEGINNER NOVICE - SR
Champion
Ruth Roca
Bella the Great
Reserve Champion Caroline Germany Zutch
7 points
5 points
NOVICE - SR
Champion Craig Peterson
Reserve Champion Chrissy West
NOVICE - JR
Champion
Eva Hemb
Reserve Champion Isabella Hemb
Ledgewood Greystone Piper
Hadley
7 points
5 points
Sportsfield Ryan
Cady O’Daly Endymion
14 points
10 points
TRAINING - JR
Champion
Jelsey Lassen
Zevi 1 Step Majestic
7 points
PRELIMINARY - SR
Champion Emily Embree
Crescent City Classic
7 points
TRAINING- SR
Champion
Rebecca Smedley
Bella Octavia
7 points
POLLYWOG - JR
Champion
Logan Barowka
Reserve Champion Ann Byerley
Third Place
Samantha Schultz
Fourth Place
Victoria Schnauder
Fourth Place
Lily Miller
Brighton My Life
Snickers
Snickers Satisfies
La Madeleine
Triple Treat
15 points
14 points
10 points
8 points
8 points
TADPOLE - JR
Champion
Sydney Ragas
Champion
Sydney Schultz
Lil Bit O color
Double Dutch
14 points
14 points
BEGINNER NOVICE - JR
Champion Stevie Lynn Roth
Appy Go Lucky
Recognized Eventing-Horse Trials
BEGINNER NOVICE - JR
Champion
Alice Shepard
Walter
20 points
BEGINNER NOVICE - SR
Champion
Caroline Germany Zutch
Reserve Champion Chrissy West
Cady O’Daly Endymion
9 points
6 points
NOVICE - JR
Champion
Claudia Hemb
Reserve Champion Isabella Hemb
Third Place
Eva Hemb
Fourth Place
Isabella Hemb
Ramble On
Butter Cream
Ledgewood Greystone Piper
Hadley
20 points
16 points
12 points
6 points
NOVICE - SR
Champion
Craig Peterson
Reserve Champion Rebecca Smedley
Third Place
Chrissy West
Sportsfield Ryan
Bella Octavia
Cady O’Daly Endymion
28 points
11 points
4 points
TRAINING - SR
Champion
Claudia Duncan
Reserve Champion Ted White
Third Place
Ginny Harrison
Commander Flocko He Menace 13 points
Loughnatousa Brown Bear
11 points
The Professor
4 points
PRELIMINARY - JR
Champion
Nicole Baronne
Double Rivers Spinnaker
PRELIMINARY - SR
Champion
Claudia Duncan
Reserve Champion Ginny Harrison
Reserve Champion Emily Embree
38 points
Commander Flocko He Menace 10 points
The Professor
6 points
Crescent City Classic
6 points
Schooling Dressage
INTRO LEVEL - JR/YR
Champion
Lilah Frank
Jitterbug
Reserve Champion Isabella Rodwig
Bodie
Third Place
Isabella Rodwig
Maggie
Fourth Place
Sarah English Chad
Fifth Place
Hailey Cunningham Jean Lafitte
65.766%
65.623%
65.203%
64.843%
63.433%
INTRO LEVEL - AA
Champion Christa Lemoine
Reserve Champion Terri O’Neal
Third Place
Dawn Petraitis
63.153%
63.047%
61.225%
Abbeyleix Maid of Diamonds
AF Highly Regarded
Coriolis
PRIX CAPRILLI INTRO LEVEL - JR/YR
Champion Grey Cummins
Appy Go Lucky 65.276%
TRAINING LEVEL - JR/YR
Champion Kalie Beckers
Tia
Reserve Champion Emma Beckers
Oliver Twist
Third Place
Julia Scheuermann Twix
Fourth Place
Abby Covington
Buttercream
Fifth Place
Emma Beckers
Madoc Mari
Sixth Place
Ann Byerley
Snickers
65.551%
63.747%
63.102%
61.853%
61.593%
61.137%
TRAINING LEVEL - O
Champion Ashley Murray
61.690%
Starflight Amira
PRIX CAPRILLI TRAINING LEVEL - JR/YR
Champion Logan Barowka
Brighton My Life
Reserve Champion Sydney Ragas
Lil Bit O Color
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70.615%
67.530%
Y E A R E N D AWA R D S
FIRST LEVEL - JR/YR
Champion Rachel Dell
Rain Dance
57.269%
FIRST LEVEL - AA
Champion Rebecca Smedley
Reserve Champion
Craig Peterson
Third Place
Megan Hamilton
Bella Octavia
The Countryman
Technicolor
66.459%
64.181%
63.838%
SECOND LEVEL - O
Champion Elizabeth Cummins
Vinnie
58.79%
THIRD LEVEL - Jr/YR
Champion Cameron Dauterive
PK Mystic Stardust
60.805%
THIRD LEVEL - AA
Champion Cathy Shepard
Lightning Draw
60.640%
USEA BEGINNER NOVICE - JR
Champion Lily Miller
Triple Treat
61.570%
USEA BEGINNER NOVICE - SR
Champion Lauren Gibbs
Reddy to Geaux
65.375%
USEA NOVICE - SR
Champion Ginny Harrison
72.870%
Graceful
USEA PRELIM EVENTING - SR
Champion Ginny Harrison
The Professor
62.683%
Kalie Beckers
Kalie Beckers
Parrish Frisbee
Emma Beckers
Alex Varisco
Sydney Ragas
Alada Strike
Grace Ralvon Elijah
Just Jack
Oliver Twist
Abbeyleix Maid of Diamonds
Lil’ Bit O’ Color
69.100%
66.450%
66.004%
65.363%
64.735%
61.768%
TRAINING LEVEL - AA
Champion Jamie Barowka
Reserve Champion Julie Breland
Dominik
Not an Issue
67.354%
66.250%
FIRST LEVEL - JR/YR
Champion
Kaley Breland
Reserve Champion
Kalie Beckers
Nearly Perfect
Alada Strike
68.742%
67.385%
FIRST LEVEL FREESTYLE - JR/YR
Champion
Alex Varisco
Lavalais
Reserve Champion
Kaley Breland
Nearly Perfect
69.375%
65.433%
FIRST LEVEL - AA
Champion
Julie Breland
Not an Issue
62.822%
SECOND LEVEL - JR/YR
Champion Alex Varisco
Reserve Champion
Kaley Breland
Lavalais
Nearly Perfect
65.052%
63.214%
THIRD LEVEL - JR/YR
Champion Kalie Beckers
Reserve Champion
Cameron Dauterive
Carush
PK Mystic Stardust
68.110%
62.861%
THIRD LEVEL FREESTYLE - Jr/YR
Champion
Kalie Beckers
Carush
70.688%
THIRD LEVEL - AA
Champion Lolly White
Cayenne
64.006%
FOURTH LEVEL - AA
Champion Cayenne
62.705%
Just Jack
Dominik
73.393%
70.000%
Lolly White
HIGH POINT AWARDS
Jr/YR Parrish Frisbee
Adult Amateur Jamie Barowka
Dressage Award Chair:
Sally Richards
75171 Old Military Rd.
Covington, LA 70435
(985) 809-7391
gridweek@bellsouth.net
+ Volunteer Hours Chair:
Lauri Byerley
242 Evangeline Dr
Mandeville, LA 70471
Recognized Dressage
TRAINING LEVEL - JR/YR
Champion
Reserve Champion
Third Place
Fourth Place
Fifth Place
Sixth Place
+ SEDA Recognized
How do members
participate in the SEDA
Awards Program?
B Make copies of the front
of your recognized dressage
test results making sure score,
date, and judge’s name are
legible.
C Mail copies to Sally no later
than 14 days after the last day
of the weekend on which the
show in question was held.
Include a valid e-mail address.
D Check your standings and
volunteer hours on the web
site and with each issue.
Report any discrepancies to
the appropriate chair.
www.sedariders.org
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Schooling Dressage Standings
As of February 10, 2014
RIDER
HORSE
TESTS/
JUDGES
SCORE
RIDER
Dressage Award Chair:
Heather Truett
82403 Sabine St.
Folsom, LA 70437
(985) 630-2551
heathercooks1@bellsouth.net
Devine, Sophie
Lucky Cash
1/1
73.500
Tharp, Katie
Schultz, Sydney
Double Dutch
1/1
71.205
FIRST LEVEL - JR/YR
Byerly, Ann
Maggie
1/1
70.500
Beckers, Emma
Budwine, Jordan
Saint Peter
1/1
68.750
FIRST LEVEL - AA
Knoerr, Lauren
Starlight Express
2/2
67.188
MacGregor, Kim
Stoyanoff, Svenya
Maestro
2/1
65.625
SECOND LEVEL - AA
Sardi, Brodi
Jessie
1/1
62.000
Cross, Kim
Bobrowski, Laurel
Chocolate Eclair
2/2
60.781
THIRD LEVEL - O
Chambers, Camille
Nilla Wafer
2/1
60.000
Tharp, Katie
Cambre, Olivia
Chocolate Eclair
2/1
59.969
FOURTH LEVEL - AA
Dowdy, Ashley
Mr Sandman Spirit
2/2
59.062
Barca, Allison
+ Volunteer Hours Chair:
Lauri Byerley
242 Evangeline Dr
Mandeville, LA 70471
How do members
participate in the SEDA
Awards Program?
B Make copies of the front
of your dressage test results
making sure score, date, and
judge’s name are legible.
C Mail copies to the Schooling
Dressage Chair no later than
14 days after the last day of
the weekend on which the
show in question was held.
Include a valid e-mail address.
D Check your standings and
volunteer hours on the web
site and with each issue.
Report any discrepancies to
the appropriate chair.
www.sedariders.org
Strawberry Sass
1/1
73.888
Cadence
1/1
69.354
Madoc Mari
2/1
62.176
Cadence
1/1
63.965
Talix
2/1
61.741
Zydeco
2/1
66.821
Risque
1/1
60.810
Tabula Rasa
Miller, Lilly
2/2
62.039
1/1
64.090
Happy Days
USEA PRELIM EVENTING - SR
TRAINING LEVEL - AA
Richards, Sally
SCORE
USEA BEGINNER NOVICE - JR
PRIX CAPRILLI INTRO LEVEL - JR/YR
Ragas, Sydney
TESTS/
JUDGES
FIRST LEVEL - O
INTRO LEVEL - JR/YR
+ SEDA Schooling
HORSE
1/1
69.800
Harrison, Ginny
The Professor
Note to competitors: When submitting your scores, please make sure the rider’s name, horse’s
name, and the rider designation (Jr, AA, or O) are written clearly on the test. Thank you!
Volunteer Hours
As of February 10, 2014
NAME
# OF HOURS
Anders, Maria Mercedes 0
Anders, Wayne R 0
Appel, William B 0
Arndt, Ashlynn 0
Arndt, Dianne 0
Barca DVM, Allison 0
Baronne, Nicole* 0
Barowka, Jamie 0
Barowka, Logan* 0
Beckers, Gerlinde** 0
Beckers, Mark 0
Beckers, Emma* 0
Beckers, Kalie* 0
Bell, Sophia* 0
Bendzans, Bonnie 0
Bobrowski, Laurel* 0
Brown, Alethea 0
Budwine, Brice* 0
Budwine, Jordon* 0
Bullard, Foncie 0
Busch, Vicky** 0
Bush, Gloria 0
Byerley, Ann* 0
Byerley, Lauri** 0
Cambre, Camille* 0
Cambre, Olivia* 0
Cannon, Nobie 0
Constantin, Lisette** 13
Copeland, Watson 0
Crowley, Michelle 0
Cummins, Elizabeth** 0
NAME
# OF HOURS
Cummins, Grey* 0
Cunningham, Hailey* 0
Dauterive, Cameron* 0
Dauterive, Judi** 0
Davis, Sherrie 0
Dell, Rachel 0
Devine, Sophie* 0
Dowdy, Ashley* 0
Dupuis, Nicole* 0
Edwards, Mary Alice 0
Eglesfield, Bruce 0
Embree, Emily 0
Ferraro, Stacy 0
Ferrell, Bonnie 0
Flannery, Carol 0
Freeman, Laura 0
Freeman Jr, Richard 0
Frisbee, Parrish* 0
Groves, Elaine 0
Hall, Carmen 0
Hall, Mary Elizabeth 0
Hamilton, Megan 0
Harmon, Elaine** 0
Harrison, Ginny 0
Hebert, Erin 0
Heymann-Bergmann, Joan0
Holzenthal, Mary 0
Hoopes, Barbara 0
Hornbeak, Anne 0
Johnson, Lesley 0
Katz, Lynda 0
NAME
# OF HOURS
Kitchens, Sheri 0
Knoerr, Lauren* 0
Knudsen, Suzanne 0
Kornak, Anne 0
Kurzius, Rene 0
Landreneau, Nicole** 0
Lassen, Kelsey 0
MacGregor, Susan Kim 0
Martin, Janel** 0
Marullo-Cross, Kym 0
Mayer, Ann 0
Mayer-Aymond, Danielle 0
Mazzetti, Maddie* 0
McCarthy, Hildy 0
Mendel-John, Elaine 0
Merritt, Barbara** 0
Miller, Lily* 0
Miller, Charlotte 0
Morris, Leslie** 0
Myers, Deanna 0
O’Neal, Teri 0
Page, Simone* 0
Palowsky, Stacy 0
Pastuszek, Alescandra 0
Penney, Nancy 0
Peterson, Greta 0
Peterson, Craig 0
Petraitis, Dawn 0
Quast, Lynn** 0
Ragas, Sydney* 0
Rice, Margaret** 0
NAME
# OF HOURS
Richards, Sally** 0
Rideau, Natalie 0
Roca, Ruth** 0
Rodwig, Isabella* 0
Roth, Stevie Lynn* 0
Ryan, Laura Fields 0
Sardi, Brodi* 0
Schnauder, Victoria* 0
Schulberg, Robin 0
Schultz, Kimberly 0
Schultz, Samantha* 0
Schultz, Sydney* 0
Simons, Jessie 0
Smedley, Rebecca 0
Stagg, Julie 0
Stoyanoff, Svenya* 0
Summers, Lori 0
Taliaferro, Robyn 0
Tharp, Katie 0
Titus, Corinne 0
Varisco, Kelley 0
Varisco, Wendy Alexandra*0
Villani, Stephanie 0
Wade, Nell 0
West, Chrissy 0
White, Lolly 0
White, Ted 0
Zabenco, Susan 0
All SEDA members over the age of 18 are required to complete 4 volunteer hours, or submit a $25 fee, to be eligible for year-end awards. See Awards Program rules for complete details.
**SEDA board members and/or chairpersons are not required to complete additional volunteer hours to be eligible for year-end awards.
*Riders under the age of 18 are highly encouraged, but not required, to complete volunteer hours.
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Eventing Standings
As of February 15, 2014
RIDER
TESTS/
JUDGES
*SCHOOLING COMBINED TESTS*
HORSE
SCORE
Loughnatousa Brown
Bear
1
7
Zevi 1 Step Majestic
1
7
Rain Dance
1
7
TRAINING - JR
Kelsey Lassen
NOVICE - SR
Rachel Dell
BEGINNER NOVICE - SR
Ginny Harrison
1
7
Tabula Rasa
Triple S Blackwood
Elaine Mendel-John
Image
BEGINNER NOVICE - JR
Graceful
1
5
1
4
Stevie Lynn Roth
1
7
Sally Richards
Appy Go Lucky
HORSE
TESTS/
JUDGES
SCORE
10
TADPOLE - JR
TRAINING - SR
Ted White
RIDER
POLLYWOG - JR
Cameron Dauterive
PK Mystic Stardust
1
7
Ann Byerley
Maggie
1
5
Sarah Servat
Montana Gold
1
4
Samantha Schultz
Snickers Satisfies
1
3
Sophie Devine
Lucky Cash
1
Sydney Schultz
Double Dutch
1
6
Sarah English
Appy Go Lucky
1
5
Hailey Cunningham Jean Laffite
1
5
Sophie Bell
1
4
Victoria
Sarah Servat
My Stellar Achievement
1
3
Brodi Sardi
Jessie
1
0
1
7
AMOEBA - JR
Sydney Ragas
Abbeyleix Maid of
Diamonds
Strawberry Sass
1
5
Maddie Mazzetti
Triple Treat
1
4
Saint Peter
1
0
Isabella Rodwig
PRE-AMOEBA - JR
Brice Budwine
Club Financial
Statements
Just a reminder to
everyone that SEDA’s
financial statements
are available to any
member interested in
seeing them. We do
not publish them in
order to protect the
club’s privacy, but as
a member, you are
entitled to review
them. Please call or
email the Treasurer for
a current statement.
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Thank you...
Jamie Barowka and Parrish Frisbee, high point winners.
A bountiful feast.
Many thanks to the
sponsors who helped
make our banquet
special:
Bridles & Britches
High Class Horse
Ponchatoula Feed
Spencer’s Feed & Seed
Lily Miller, Logan Barowka, Ann Byerley and Samantha Schultz.
Isabella Rodwig, Sarah English & Hailey Cunningham.
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JUNIORS / YOUNG RIDERS
Opportunities, Opportunities, Opportunities...
for SEDA Junior and Young Riders
By Gerlinde Beckers, Ph.D., SEDA Jr/YR Director
W
ith the New Year upon us I
https://www.usef.org/_IFrames/colleges/
opportunities in the U.S. that will enable
thought this would be a great time
search.aspx
eventers to continue riding and eventing
throughout their college experience.
to provide the SEDA Jr/Yr members and
The USEF College Search is an online
their parents with equestrian information
tool designed to help apprise students
and opportunities. I have provided
of the various opportunities available
UNITED STATES DRESSAGE FEDERATION
something for all ages, disciplines and
when looking for equestrian programs
http://www.usdf.org/awards/other-
levels of riding involvement. I have had
or teams at the college level.
awards/high-school.asp
USDF members who meet their
experience with many of these programs
and will be happy to answer questions.
UNITED STATES EVENTING ASSOCIATION
High School Dressage Clubs standards
Happy investigating!
http://useventing.com/programs/
for achievement in equestrian sport will
youngrider
receive a recognition pin form USDF
UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION
The Young Riders program is offered
through the USEA for riders twenty-one
http://www.usdf.org/education/clinics/
The USEF High School Equestrian
years of age and younger. The purpose of
jryr/index.asp
Athlete program is open to equestrian
the program is to encourage our younger
athletes in all breeds or disciplines who
members to become involved in the sport
designed
are enrolled in grades 9-12, and are
of Eventing and perhaps continue this
opportunities for riders ages 14-21 and
currently USEF members, or become
involvement into their adult lives.
to provide a necessary stepping stone in
https://www.usef.org/highschool/
will honor those who document their
to
develop
educational
the youth pipeline by including a “talent
USEF members. The program will
run June 1–May 31 of each year, and
The USDF Jr/Yr clinic series is
http://useventing.com/node/405
The
Young
Rider
search” element
Advancement
training and competition involvement
Program (YRAP) is a new initiative
http://www.usdf.org/education/youth.
by awarding emblems and pins. These
designed to present Novice through
asp
are designed to be worn on existing high
Preliminary level young riders with a
school letterman’s jackets, or any jacket
structured developmental process that
opportunities for junior and young
of the athlete’s choosing, as a symbol of
will provide the education and skills they
riders of all ages such as: USDF Art
achievement.
need to progress through the levels, and
Contest, USDF Youth Volunteer of the
eventually into the ranks of the NAYRC.
Year, USDF Shining Star Award Program,
https://www.usef.org/_IFrames/Youth/
sportsmansAward.aspx
This
link
provides
numerous
Scholarship Opportunities and many,
http://useventing.com/directory/colleges
many more.
The primary goals of the USEF
A list of Universities and Colleges in
Youth Sportsman’s Award are to identify
the U.S. offering Equestrian programs
D4K EMERGING DRESSAGE ATHLETE
potential future leaders in the equine
with
PROGRAM
industry from all breeds and disciplines,
conjunction with traditional academic
http://www.dressage4kids.org/emerging-
and to recognize youth for their
programs. The USEA offers this list as a
dressage-athlete-program/
achievements.
resource for their junior members and
Dressage4kids, Inc. is very proud
families looking into higher education
to offer the Emerging Dressage Athlete
Eventing
opportunities
in
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Check out the new feature on
our website … the Suggestion
Box! Use it to let us know
how we are doing or if you
have suggestions about
programs, opportunities,
or any ways you think we
could improve.
www.SEDAriders.org
Program for dedicated, determined young dressage riders of all
UNITED STATES PONY CLUB
levels. The goal of the program is to find, to help to educate, and
http://www.ponyclub.org/
to develop talented youth to become the international riders
and trainers of the future.
The mission of Pony Club is to “develop character, leadership,
confidence and a sense of community in youth through a
program that teaches the care of horses and ponies, riding and
YOUNG RIDERS (NAJYRC)
mounted sports.” Louisiana is part of the Deep South Pony Club
http://www.youngriders.org/
Region. More information can be found on the USPC Website.
The North American Junior and Young Rider Championships
(NAJYRC) is the premier equestrian competition in North
LOUISIANA 4-H
America for junior and young riders, age 14-21. Young
http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/4h/
equestrians vie for team and individual FEI medals in the three
4-H is a community of young people across America who
Olympic equestrian disciplines of show jumping, dressage,
are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. Contact your
eventing and the FEI World Equestrian Games disciplines of
local Louisiana 4-H Club, where the fun never ends!
reining and endurance. The competition is run under rules of
If any junior SEDA member has exciting news to share in or out
the FEI (Federation Equestre Internationale), the international
of the saddle, I would love to hear it, please send to Gerlinde Beckers
governing body for equestrian sport, and is the only FEI
at gbeckers@bellsouth.net S
championship held annually on this continent.
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BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Board Meeting Minutes
February 10, 2014 • Bravo’s in Metairie, LA
Submitted by Lisette Constantin, SEDA Secretary
attendance:
February 15-16, 2014 has a low number
Membership: SEDA currently has
Lynn Quast, Elaine Harmon, Elizabeth
of entries. There was discussion of ways
122 members. Vicky has concerns about
Cummins, Nicole Landreneau, Gerlinde
to attract more competitors possibly by
“clean accounting” issues and proposed
Beckers, Leslie Morris, Vicky Busch,
linking calendars of local organizations.
idea of a club credit card. Lynn indicated
Board
members
in
Lisette Constantin. Guest present: Laura
Freeman.
The meeting was called to order by the
President at 7:15pm.
Fleur de Leap April 12-13, 2014. We are
that Janel would like to switch banks
currently working on finding a judge. The
from Whitney Bank to Capital One for
cross country course will close on March
convenience, so obtaining a credit card
15, 2014.
can be accomplished in the bank change.
Treasurer’s Report: All in agreement
Letter from Michael Lindsey regarding
Motion to switch banks and get credit
that the club is financially sound. Motion
Fleur De Leap was reviewed and discussed.
cards, which will be kept by President and
to accept was unanimous.
Motion to deny Mr. Lindsey’s proposal
membership chair, passed unanimously.
Le Bon Temps: May 17-18, 2014. Judges
New business: Judi Dauterive would
was unanimous.
have been hired, Sandy Osborn and Fran
There was also discussion of future use
like to rent judge’s box for The First Dance.
Dearing-Kehr. There are still many details
of the property and cross country course.
Cost will be $25/day. Elizabeth will talk
to be addressed. Elizabeth Cummins will
Lisette will register the names Fleur De
to Humberto about repairs to the box and
check into shavings. Leslie Morris will
Leap, LLC and Le Bon Temps, LLC with
check with her brother regarding hotel
the Secretary of State. If those names are
Lynn would like awards chairs to be
accommodations. Elaine Harmon will be
taken, alternatives will be Fleur de Leap
granted permission to go into membership
the volunteer coordinator. Vicky Busch
Horse Shows, LLC and Le Bon Temps
docs prior to posting awards. If rider is not
will check on concessions.
Dressage, LLC.
a member then scores will not be posted in
adding an awning.
Vicky proposed the idea of a Breeder’s
Jeff Kibbie (course designer) met with
standings at all. Riders can join at a show
Breakfast on the Sunday morning (05/18)
Lynn at Lagniappe to make suggestions
and that show will count but membership
of the show to promote dressage in the
for the courses and what needs to be done
will not be retroactive to include previous
area community. She would like it to be
to have Fleur de Leap become a recognized
shows for the standings.
approximately 7:00am-10:30am. It will be
event, such as water complex and footing
Vicky would like an agenda mailed out
sponsored by area breeders and open to all
issues. Lynn will discuss with Sharon and
to all board members 1 week prior to all
for a “meet and greet.”
Hildy.
board meetings. She wants to improve
Laura reported that SEDA needs to
We may change the schedule to be
transparency of the club. Nicole indicated
rent an official stick to measure ponies.
dressage and cross country on Saturday
that all meetings are listed in SEDA emails
The sticks are rented and returned after
and stadium jumping on Sunday so that
sent to all members and any current SEDA
the show.
we can have an awards ceremony.
member can attend. Also all financial
The possibility of shows by Vicki
Juniors: There was discussion of Junior
reports are available to members from the
Macgowan was proposed. Dates are
Show sponsorship issues, possibly having
treasurer. We do not post them publicly
unknown. Vicky Busch will contact her
the kids sell tickets, ads etc.
at the request of USDF. Lisette will check
to find out dates, fees, location, and
membership requirements.
The March 2014 Combined Test will
also offer dressage only tests.
The Amen Corner Dressage show
Newsletter/website:
There
was
discussion of ways to find out more about
with Lynn for agenda to be sent to all
board members prior to board meetings.
our members. We will be hosting a photo
Next meeting will be March 31, 2014
clinic with Marie Cobb in August 2014.
at La Carreta’s in Mandeville. The meeting
Lynn offered Equi-Best as the location.
was adjourned at 9:50pm. S
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Parting Shots
SEDA Prix
Caprilli &
DoodleBug Tests
SEDA has developed a
series of Prix Caprilli tests
for Intro Level, Training
Level and First Level for use
at our local shows.
SEDA Board members. Back row: Leslie Morris, Janel Martin, Vicky Busch, Nicole Landreneau, Lisette Constantin, Elizabeth
Cummins. Front row: Gerlinde Beckers, Elaine Harmon, Lynn Quast.
There is also a Doodle
Bug test for our leadline
graduates: it’s a walk (trot
optional) test designed
to build confidence in our
youngest riders.
Copies of the tests are
available for download
on the SEDA web site.
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Members
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Madisonville, LA
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USDF / TDF / USEA / USEF NEWS
Newsworthy
Eventing Officials.
Applications of Intent Now
Available for USEF Dressage National
Championships
The
applications
of
intent
for
“During this time, the number of
The Eventing Committee have agreed
Eventing competitions at all levels has
that the revised tests will be implemented
grown rapidly – last year alone, there
as of July 1st, 2014.
were over 560 competitions globally,
Please refer to the FEI web-site for the
new version: http://fei.org/fei/your-role/
organisers/eventing/dressage-tests. S
eight of the USEF Dressage National
Championships are now available on
www.usef.org. National Championship
competition will be held at different
which since 2004 represents a massive
77 per cent growth in this sport.
“As Eventing continues to expand,
the role of the International Eventing
Important Note Regarding 2014
USEF Advanced Eventing Dressage
Tests
Officials Club and its members is key to
the FEI, the National Federations and
Eventing Organizers”.
venues throughout the U.S. in 2014. The
Please be aware that the 2014 USEF
“The IEOC, which is free for
first championship of the year will be the
Advanced Eventing Dressage tests are an
our members, is firmly focussed on
2014 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions
exception to common practice and that
developing Eventing at every level
presented by The Dutta Corp in June
the “B” Test is LESS technical than the
internationally”, said IEOC Chairman
followed by the Markel/USEF Young
“A” test.
Andy Griffiths (GBR).
and Developing Horse Championships
We hope that this information
presented by HorseShow.com in August.
will allow Organizers to choose tests
Understanding with the FEI is testament
accordingly
plan
to the continued worldwide popularity
competition calendars more effectively. S
of Eventing, and the magnitude of the
Applications of Intent are available
by signing into your USEF account here:
and
athletes
to
https://www.usef.org/_AUAIFrames/
login/default.aspx. S
FEI Releases Two New Dressage Test
for 2014
“This
Memorandum
of
growth of this sport as it continues
FEI and International Eventing
Officials Club Sign Memorandum of
Understanding
beyond its traditional heartlands and
into new territories.
“These
are
exciting
times
for
The International Eventing Officials
Eventing, and we are all very much
The FEI has released two new dressage
Club (IEOC) has become the third of the
looking forward to continuing our work
tests for 2014 for the CI levels. The
former FEI Associate Members to sign a
with the FEI, the National Federations
CI3* Test A, and CI2* Test B have been
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
and Eventing Organizers this year and
replaced, but these new tests will not
with the FEI.
beyond to help build a solid future for
be effective until July 1st, 2014, giving
The IEOC was formed in 1998 by Dr
riders ample time to make adjustments.
Bernd Springorum (GER), supported by
From the FEI: “The Eventing Dressage
Jean Mitchell MBE (IRE), to give a voice
Tests, CI3*A and CI2*B have been
to Eventing Officials.
our sport”. S
A Pre-Season Reminder of the
Importance of Saddle Fit
updated to include a better view of the
The independent organization now
Question: When I bought my horse
changes for the E or B judges and more
has over 1,000 members including FEI
I also acquired her tack, but I’m not sure
logical flow of the movements (changes
Judges, Technical Delegates, Stewards,
if the saddle really fits her that well.
have been highlighted in
Course Designers and Organizers based
Should I spend more money and buy a
red).
around the world.
new saddle?
have
“The International Eventing Officials
Answer: At first glance, receiving
been reviewed by Mr.
Club has been a vital link between the
tack with the horse can seem like a
Chris Bartle, Christoph
FEI and Eventing officials for fifteen
bargain, but it may not always be a
Hess,
years”, said Ingmar De Vos, FEI Secretary
positive thing if the saddle doesn’t fit
General.
properly.
These
tests
Mrs.
Gillian
Rolton and other FEI
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Never automatically assume that the
Don’t forget that horses change shape
saddle fits. The seller may not have a great
regularly and this will relate to their age,
deal of knowledge when it comes to correct
training, management and so on. Having
saddle fit or they could simply be using a
your saddle checked could just mean a few
saddle they already had when they bought
alterations to your existing saddle, saving
the horse in the first place.
you money in the long run.
It is a good idea to have a saddle fitter see
your horse to give you a second opinion on
Thanks to The Society of Master Saddlers
for this hepful saddle fitting advice. S
the way your existing saddle fits and rides
before making any huge decisions. An easy
thing to look out for is a level saddle on the
horse when viewed from the side. An ‘uphill’
USDF Announces New FEI Certification
Program
The United States Dressage Federation
seat or a ‘downhill’ seat will compromise the
(USDF)
is
pleased
horse’s comfort and the rider’s position.
implementation
of
to
announce
the
Instructor/Trainer
In
Sympathy
SEDA extends its
When viewed from the front and rear, the
Certification at the FEI level. The addition of
condolences to
saddle gullet should always provide adequate
the FEI Certification Program will take the
clearance both before the horse is exercised
standard of education for instructors and
Elizabeth Cummins
and afterwards. Don’t forget to ensure that
trainers in the United States through the
all the stitching is in good condition for
highest levels of our sport.
safety.
This new program will offer workshops
A well-designed, well-made and well-
designed to help candidates prepare for FEI
fitting saddle is an excellent tool and can
certification at two levels. The approved
help you get the best out of your horse. If
workshop instructors and examiners are
your tack does not fit properly, it can hinder
some of this country’s most respected men
your horse’s performance, your riding, and
and women in dressage. Those interested
worse yet, make your horse sore.
in becoming certified at the FEI level do not
A qualified saddle fitter can recommend
necessarily need to have completed prior
good quality second hand saddles and
certification.
ensure they fit your horse well. The horse
USDF
President
George
Williams
should always be the first consideration, so
states, “FEI Level certification has been
any preconceived ideas and preferences in
in development for several years. The
relation to make and design of the saddle
Instructor/Trainer Committee, with input
may need to go out of the window.
from the Strategic Planning Working Group,
If you use a half pad or gel pad this can
have taken the time to create what I believe is
make a huge difference in the fitting of a
an excellent program. The USDF is proud be
saddle, so ensure your saddle fitter knows
adding the highest levels of certification and
what you will be using when you ride so he
with it is truly establishing a commitment to
can fit the saddle accordingly.
the certification of all instructors.”
It may be possible that your existing
For more information regarding the
saddle can be altered to fit the horse
criteria and application process, or for
better. A saddle fitter can
more information on the USDF Instructor/
recommend if more or
Trainer Program, please visit the USDF
less flocking is needed or
website at www.usdf.org or contact the
any other alterations are
USDF education programs department at
required.
instructorcertification@usdf.org. S
on the loss of her
horse, Appy Go
Lucky.
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SEDA VOLUNTEER HOURS FORM
* Mail form to: Lauri Byerley, 242 Evangeline Dr, Mandeville, LA 70471 within 14 days after volunteering. Thank you!
(Form may also be submitted online, see the SEDA website, Resources page)
VOL U NT EER’S N AME (PLEASE PRI NT)
I F D IFFERENT FROM ABOVE, N AME OF MEMBE R T O WHOM HOUR S A R E T O B E CR EDITED
A D D RESS CIT Y S TATE ZIP
P H O NE ( IND IC AT E HOME / OFFI CE / MOBI LE)
E- M A IL
E V ENT N AME
DATE(S)
# OF H OUR S
E V ENT MAN AGER’S N A ME
SI GN ATURE DATE
EVENTING RESULTS FORM
* Mail results to: Kristen Dowdy, 1300 Albert St, Mandeville, LA 70448 within
14 days after the last day on which the horse trial/combined test was held. Use one form per
horse/rider combination. Thank you!
SEDA Award Points For the Awards Chair
Placement_________Completed____________
Clean Cross Country________Total_________
o Postcard mailed o Added to YTD totals
o Sent to USEA Area III or IV
R I D ER’S N AME ( P L EASE PRI NT) HORSE ’S SHOW N AME
A D D RESS
CIT Y S TATE ZIP
P H O NE ( IND IC AT E DAY OR E VENI NG)
E- M A IL
E V ENT N AME ( IND IC ATE HT,CT, OR O THE R) DATE(S)
D I V ISION
PL ACEM EN T IN DIVISION NO. OF HORSES IN DIVISION I am a: o Senior o Junior This Show is Recognized by: o USEA o SEDA
Penalty Points: o Dressage________ o Stadium________ o Cross Country________ o Time Penalty________ o Total ________
E V ENT SECRETARY/MA N AGE R N AME SI GN ATURE DATE
E V ENT MAN AGER’S N A ME SI GN ATURE DATE
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Trainer
Directory
Lauren Moore
Hunter/Jumper • Dressage
(985) 796-9134
lauren9486@gmail.com
lagniappeequestriancenter.com
Nancy Burba
Dressage
(225) 642-5749
(225) 938-0390
hdnacres@cox.net
Vicky Busch
Dressage
(985) 796-3317
vickydbusch@gmail.com
Bruce Eglesfield
Starting young horses
Re-education
(985) 718-6431
aussieacresnc@hotmail.com
Anne Hornbeak
Dressage
(985) 796-9434
annehornbeak@aol.com
Leslie Morris
Dressage • Hunter/Jumper
(504) 833-7923
(504) 858-5944
leslielm57@yahoo.com
stirlingfarm.info.com
Lynn Quast
Dressage • Eventing
(985) 893-4500
(504) 905-3690
lquast4184@aol.com
Katie Tharp
Dressage • Jumping • Young
Horses • Competition
(985) 397-4958
katie.e.tharp@gmail.com
runnymede-farm.com
Regina Milliken
Dressage • Starting
young horses
(985) 796-3650
info@oakhillranch.com
www.oakhillranch.com
Equine
Facility
Directory
Aussie Acres Training
P.O. Box 1381
Folsom, LA 70437
985-718-6431
aussieacresnc@hotmail.com
Nancy Burba
1300 Lawrence Pkwy
St. Gabriel, LA 70776
(225) 642-5749
(225) 938-0390
hdnacres@cox.net
Busch Sporthorses LLC
79418 Mathies Rd
Folsom, LA 70437
Vicky Busch
(985) 796-3317
vickydbusch@gmail.com
www.buschsporthorse.com
To have your facility or services
included in this directory,
please see the application
and additional information
on the SEDA web site
(www.sedariders.org).
Equi-Best Equestrian
Center
82136 Hwy 437
Covington, LA 70435
Lynn Quast
(985) 893-4500
(504) 905-3690
lquast4184@aol.com
Lagniappe Equestrian
Center
13349 Verger Rd
P.O. Box 839
Folsom, LA 70437
(985) 796-9134
lagniappefarm@bellsouth.net
lagniappeequestriancenter.com
CLASSIFIEDS
Please send your ads to: Ruth Roca
(504) 905-5009 or rroca1@gmail.com
APPAREL
Shadbelly. Lightly used, Vicky-Buschsized blue, Grand Prix Shadbelly for
sale. $700. (985) 796-3317
BOARDING AVAILABLE
TACK
Schleese JES dressage saddle 17”, black,
short flaps. Great condition contact Chrissy
simplesimonsays2004@yahoo.com or
(504) 491-1107
17.5” Schleese Liberty Dressage
Boarding Available at Oak Hill Ranch.
saddle. Excellent condition with brand
Pasture Board $300 month. Limited
new seat (new seat only ridden in once).
Stall Boarding available at $600 month.
Contact Elaine Harmon at (504) 952Call (985) 796-3650 for further details.
9524 or Harmon692@aol.com for more
Full board available at Amen Corner
information.
Farm. Your trainer welcome to come and
17.5” Berney Brothers Cross Country
teach you. Limited stalls available. Call
Saddle. Medium tree. Very Good condition.
Rene for further details. (504) 669 8669.
$850 obo. Contact Watson for pictures or
www.farawayfarm.homestead.com
more info. (504) 495-5242 or wcopelan@
Boarding $375, individual outdoor stalls my.centenary.edu
in private pastures. Full use of barn
16” close contact Crosby Collegiate
amenities, regulation large dressage ring,
jumping saddle, excellent condition.
owners on premises, Covington/Folsom
$300 obo. Call Chris at (251) 342-8197 or
area. Bonnie (985) 796-5413.
e-mail clschlecht@zebra.net for additional
FEED/HAY
information.
HAY FOR SALE. Coastal Bermuda Hay.
Charlotte Miller-Tarver & Sam Tarver
(985) 502-0955
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Prestige Optimax dressage saddle. Black,
17”. No fittings. (985) 893-4500. $2000.
Older model Campbell Dressage Saddle.
17 inch seat, medium tree. Fair condition.
(318) 229-9143 $200 or best offer.
GaitWay Therapeutic Horsemanship.
Humans-Horses-Hope! Shelley Rose PTA,
TRAILERS
Executive Director: (225) 766-1614
All Aluminum 3-Horse Trailer For Sale
Shelley@GaitWay.org. Baton Rouge and
1988 Barrett 3-horse slant trailer,
Port Allen. Program details online at
w/dressing area, ramp. Excellent
www.GaitWay.org.
condition. $7,500. Call (893) 5324 or
n the 630-2967.
ertise i
Adv
ieds!
Classif
Oak Hill Ranch
79234 Hwy 25
Folsom, LA 70437
(985) 796-3650
info@oakhillranch.com
www.oakhillranch.com
Runnymede Farm
81475 Chenel Road
Folsom, LA 70437
(985) 377-4958
Katie Tharp
katie.e.tharp@gmail.com
runnymede-farm.com
“It is the difficult horses
that have the most to give you.”
- LENDON GRAY
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7048 Moniteau Court
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
S E D A
O F F I C E R S
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT | Lynn Quast
504-905-3690 • president@sedariders.org
VICE PRESIDENT | Elaine Harmon
504-469-9652 • vicepres@sedariders.org
Established in 1975, the Southern
Eventing and Dressage Association is
a non-profit, educational organization
founded to foster an interest in, and
a understanding of, the equestrian
sports of Dressage and Eventing.
The Southern Eventing & Dressage
Association is governed by the United
States Equestrian Federation. We
are also a Region 9 Group Member
Organization of the United States
Dressage Federation and an Area III
& V Affiliate of the United States
Eventing Association.
SECRETARY | Lisette Constantin
504-452-3025 • secretary@sedariders.org
TREASURER | Janel Martin
985-290-6821 • treasurer@sedariders.org
DRESSAGE DIRECTOR | Leslie Morris
504-833-7923 • dressage@sedariders.org
EVENTING DIRECTOR | Elizabeth Cummins
985-796-5011 • eventing@sedariders.org
JUNIOR/YOUNG RIDER DIRECTOR | Gerlinde Beckers
985-606-0033 • juniors@sedariders.org
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR | Vicky Busch
985-796-3317 • membership@sedariders.org
PUBLICATIONS DIRECTOR | Nicole Landreneau
985-725-1137 • newsletter@sedariders.org
COMMITTEES
AWARD CHAIR - ANNUAL | Leslie Morris
504-833-7923 • dressage@sedariders.org
AWARD CHAIR - EVENTING | Kristen Dowdy
985-966-4770 • kristen_dowdy@yahoo.com
&
C H A I R S
AWARD CHAIR - RECOGNIZED DRESSAGE
Sally Richards • 985-809-7391 • gridweek@bellsouth.net
AWARD CHAIR - SCHOOLING DRESSAGE
Heather Truett • 985-630-2551
heathercooks1@bellsouth.net
FLEUR DE LEAP 2014 CHAIR | Elizabeth Cummins
985-796-5011 • eventing@sedariders.org
LE BON TEMPS 2014 CHAIR | Janel Martin
985-796-8199 • treasurer@sedariders.org
NOMINATING COMMITTEE | Board Members
OFF COURSE ADVERTISING | Ruth Roca
504-905-5009 • rroca1@gmail.com
OFF COURSE CALENDAR | Gerlinde Beckers
985-878-0210 • g_beckers@yahoo.com
OFF COURSE MAILING | Margaret Rice & Barbara Merritt
mrice8622@yahoo.com
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE CHAIR | Elaine Harmon
504-469-9652 • secretary@sedariders.org
VOLUNTEER HOURS CHAIR | Lauri Byerley
704-340-4482 • lbyerley@msn.com
WEB SITE CHAIR | Nicole Landreneau
985-725-1137 • newsletter@sedariders.org
EVENTS CALENDAR
Please send calendar items to Gerlinde 9-13 Ocala Horse Properties
3-Day Event ‡
Beckers at (985) 606-0033 or g_beckers@
Ocala, FL
yahoo.com. SEDA events are in BOLD
CAPS. Dates subject to change.
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OFF COURSE DEADLINE
MARCH 2014
12-13 SPRING FLEUR DE LEAP ‡ ‡
Lagniappe Equestrian Center
1-4
Jeff Moore Biomechanics Clinic
Folsom, LA
www.equestrianventures.com
Houston, TX
12-13 Blue Angel Dressage ‡
Pensacola, FL
5-10 Schleese Saddlery Clinic
Folsom, Lafayette, Mobile
18-19 Holly Hill Spring Horse Trials ‡
Holly Hill Farm / Benton, LA
8-9
County Saddlery Fitting
Runnymede Farm / Folsom, LA
24-26 HDS Spring Classic I & II ‡
‡
houstondressagesociety.org
13-14 Cowtown Dressage III & IV
GSEC / Katy, TX
Fort Worth, TX
15
CROSS COUNTRY COURSE
CLOSES TO SCHOOLING IN
PREPARATION FOR FLEUR DE
LEAP
15-16 Pine Top Spring Advanced HT ‡
Pine Top Farm / Thomson, GA
16-18 Leif Sorensen Clinic
Oak Hill Ranch / Folsom, LA
20-23 Poplar Place March Horse Trials ‡
Poplar Place / Hamilton, GA
22
Windy Knoll Farm Dressage
Spring Show I & II ‡
Magnolia, TX
22-23 Schooling Dressage and
Combined Test ‡ ‡
Amen Corner Farm / Folsom, LA
28-30 Texas Rose Horse Park HT ‡
Texas Rose Horse Park / Tyler, TX
31
SEDA BOARD MEETING
La Carreta / Covington, LA
Contact Lynn Quast if you plan to
attend
APRIL 2014
5-6
Texas Rose Dressage Classic I ‡
Texas Rose Horse Park / Tyler, TX
5-6
San Antonio Spring Dressage
I & II ‡
San Antonio, TX
MAY 2014
1
SEDA SCHOLARSHIP
DEADLINE
3-4
Poplar Place May Horse Trials
Poplar Place / Hamilton, GA
Texas Rose Horse Park HT ‡
Texas Rose Horse Park / Tyler, TX
10
OFF COURSE DEADLINE
AUGUST 2014
10
OFF COURSE DEADLINE
21
CROSS COUNTRY COURSE
CLOSES TO SCHOOLING IN
PREPARATION FOR FLEUR DE
LEAP
6-7
SEPTEMBER 2014
The Last Dance
Amen Corner Farm / Folsom, LA
‡‡
26-27 Texas Rose Dressage Classic ‡
Texas Rose Horse Park / Tyler, TX
OCTOBER 2014
9-12
Region 9 Championships ‡
Katy, TX
10
OFF COURSE DEADLINE
NOVEMBER 2014
1
SEDA SCHOLARSHIP
DEADLINE
6-9
USDF National Dressage Finals
Lexington, KY
8-9
Texas Rose Horse Park HT ‡
Texas Rose Horse Park / Tyler, TX
8-9
Poplar Place November HT ‡
Poplar Place / Hamilton, GA
‡
21-22 SEDA JUNIOR CLASSIC ‡ ‡
AMEN CORNER FARM /
FOLSOM, LA
25-28 Nutrena USEA AEC ‡
JUNE 2014
7-8
20-21 FALL FLEUR DE LEAP ‡ ‡
Lagniappe Equestrian Center
Folsom, LA
24-26 Holly Hill Fall Horse Trials ‡
Holly Hill Farm / Benton, LA
25-26 GSEC Diamond Classic I & II ‡
www.gswec.com
GSEC / Katy, TX
20-21 Poplar Place Sept Horse Trials ‡
Poplar Place / Hamilton, GA
11-12 Pine Top October Horse Trials ‡
Pine Top Farm / Thomson, GA
17-18 LE BON TEMPS I & II ‡ ‡
Serenity Farm / Folsom, LA
31-
Poplar Place March Horse Trials
Jun 1 Poplar Place / Hamilton, GA
19-21 Texas Rose Dressage Fall Classic
I & II ‡
Texas Rose Horse Park / Tyler, TX
15-16 Ocala Horse Properties Fall Event ‡
Ocala, FL
29-30 Pine Top Thanksgiving Horse
Trials ‡
Pine Top Farm / Thomson, GA
30
Last day of 2014 show season – be
sure to renew your membership!
DECEMBER 2014
1
Beginning of 2014 show season
10
OFF COURSE DEADLINE
15
All scores and standings are
final as posted. No changes will
be accepted after this date.
‡Denotes SHOW SCORES ONLY apply to SEDA Year End Awards. ‡‡Denotes show scores AND volunteer hours apply to SEDA Year End Awards. Current as of 2/10/14.
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WHAT
COMES WITH
YOUR SEDA
MEMBERSHIP?
ELIGIBILITY FOR SEDA AWARDS
AND YEAR-END AWARDS BANQUET
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SUBSCRIPTION TO
THE NATIONAL AWARD
WINNING OFF COURSE
Ride with SEDA!
Established in 1975, the Southern Eventing
and Dressage Association is a nonprofit, educational organization
founded to foster an interest
in, and understanding of, the
equestrian sports of Dressage
and Eventing. SEDA is a group
member
organization
of
USDF, affiliated with USEA,
and governed by the United
States
Equestrian
Federation.
Club activities include educational clinics and
seminars, schooling shows, Le Bon
Temps (a recognized dressage show),
Fleur de Leap (an eventing show),
fun paces, and an annual awards
program. SEDA is one of the
largest USDF affiliated clubs in
Region 9 and growing. We invite
you to join us in supporting,
learning, and enjoying the sports
of dressage and eventing in our area.
NEWSLETTER AND THE
USDF CONNECTION
MAGAZINE
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ACCESS AND USE OF THE
NATIONAL AWARD WINNING
SEDA WEB SITE
SEDA APPLICATION/RENEWAL
* Mail form & check (made out to SEDA) to: VICKY BUSCH, 79418 MATHIES RD,
FOLSOM, LA 70437
The membership year begins December 1, 2013 and expires November 30, 2014. New
members applying after October 1 will receive free membership for the balance of that year.
o Senior $55 o Junior $45 o *Family $80
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LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS, CHAIR COMMITTEES,
o New Application o Renewal
Please Note: 1) To qualify for USDF Regional Championships you must be a Participating Member
by joining USDF directly. 2) $20 of your SEDA membership fee goes directly to USDF for your Group
Membership. *FAMILY includes up to two people at the same address: add $10 for each additional person.
EVENTS, OR SHOWS,
AND VOTING PRIVILEGES
NAME (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)
IN ALL ELECTIONS
ADDRESS
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NETWORKING
OPPORTUNITIES WITH AREA
CITYSTATEZIP
EQUESTRIANS AND AN ANNUAL
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
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PHONE (INDICATE HOME / MOBILE / OFFICE)
E-MAIL
List names for *Family Membership:____________________________________________________________
MEMBER DISCOUNTS
ON SEDA-SPONSORED
CLINICS, SEMINARS,
AND ADVERTISING
Birthdate(s) (Juniors / Young Riders) _____________________________________________________________
Interest: o Dressage o Eventing o Both Number of horses leased/owned:____________________________
I am currently riding at______________level in Dressage and / or level____________________in Eventing.
IN THE OFF COURSE AND
ON THE WEB SITE
I am a o Adult Amateur o Steward o Technical Delegate
o Instructor (level) _____________________ o Judge (grade)__________
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UP-TO-DATE EVENT INFO
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ELIGIBILITY FOR
USDF QUALIFIED RIDER AND
MEDALS AWARDS
I am interested in volunteering!
o Board o Clinics o Committees o Shows o Publications o Scribe o Steward o Media Relations
o Tack Sales o Other_____________________________________________
Please note: the SEDA Off Course newsletter is distributed electronically. Please make sure to include a valid e-mail
address above. Printed copies will only be mailed to members who request it. Indicate your preference here:
o Save a tree – electronic is fine o Please mail my newsletter
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