February - VADA/Nova

VADA/NOVA, Inc Newsletter
Volume 38 Issue 2
HALT AT X
Banishing the Winter Blues
During this time of year, when my nose won’t stop
running, my eyes just keep on tearing, I can’t feel either fingers
or toes, and my blush stays in the drawer because my cheeks are
perpetually pink, I keep reminding myself that spring must be
right around the corner. OK – maybe it’s a really long way to
the corner, but I know it’s there and coming sooner or later!
Thinking about the year ahead helps pass away the coldest
winter days when just the idea of getting on my horse makes me
shiver.
For VADA/Nova, 2009 promises to be a year full of
exciting activities, as well as some daunting challenges. In this
economic climate, horses and all horse-related activities are
becoming more and more of a luxury to many. And when the
choice comes down to enough spare funds to pay the farrier or
enter a show, it is not hard to guess what the answer will be. I
fear that we may see show entries down and people economizing in ways that will have repercussions that we haven’t even
thought of. The good news is that, as an organization, we are on
firm financial footing. After making a number of capital investments in the last few years, most notably all new board rings, as
well as a trailer on which to store them, we don’t anticipate the
need for any big ticket purchases this year. And, we have been
mindful of travel costs when hiring our judges and other show
officials. Our commitment to our members is to offer you the
same quality events as ever, while paying even more attention to
the bottom line.
And, on the subject of quality events, we have our
usual full slate of schooling and licensed shows on the schedule.
We start out the year with a schooling show at Morven Park in
March (more details inside) which is a great way to get your
horse ready for the upcoming season. Please note that, due to a
scheduling mix-up by Morven, this show is Sunday, March 22
(and not the 21st as stated in the Greenbook.) As always, our
first licensed show is in April, and as always, we need volun-
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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
February 2009
teers to make all our events happen. New this year – Donna
Gatchell will be coordinating volunteers for both schooling
and licensed shows, so please contact Donna early and often!
Also new this year, our breed show is on a weekend in June
rather than during the week as in years past, so if you haven’t
had a chance to participate before, as either a spectator,
volunteer or exhibitor, please put this on your calendar – it is a
very different event than our usual performance shows and
very fun and interesting.
On the education front – a few events to note. We
are presenting 2 evening sessions, the first in February with
Dr. Byron Young on emergency equine medicine, and the
second in March on equine nutrition, with Dan Shively of
Nutrena feed The sessions will be on Thursday evenings in
Leesburg and are FREE to our 2009 members. See the flyer
inside for all the details. The Musical Freestyle Clinic with
Cynthia Collins that we had to postpone this year when
Cynthia broke her leg just weeks before the event has been
rescheduled for November 7 & 8 – more details to follow.
And, on April 4 & 5th, VADA (our parent GMO) is hosting an
auditor-friendly clinic with Anne Gribbons at Morven Park.
As members of VADA/Nova, you are automatically a member
of VADA and that entitles you to ride in or audit that clinic at
a very reasonable rate. More details will be forthcoming on
VADA’s website - www.virginiadressage.org
So – keep warm, take out your calendars and start
filling in all of these upcoming dates and I
promise you, before you know it, we’ll all be
complaining about the heat!
In This Issue……..
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Minutes from January Board meeting
VADA/Nova March schooling show prize list
Member of the Month
February evening clinic
ARC March clinic
25th Anniversary Banquet
VADA/Nova Adult Dressage Camp
Barb’s Bits
Scholarship report by Marguerite Teska
Prize list changes
Calendar of Events
Web links
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 ~ Michelle “Sheli” King
V. President ~ Barb Pickering
Secretary ~ Nancy Stover
Treasurer ~ Alison Head
Board of Directors
Linda Bramblett
703-856-1510
lbramblett@vadanova.org
Kathy Curtis
703-256-1252
kcurtis@vadanova.org
Stephanie Floros
703-771-1664
sfloros@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
Susan Gustafson
540-837-2463
sgustafson@vadanova.org
Alison Head
540-338-7810
lookingglassfarm@mac.com
ahead@vadanova.org
Dilly Jackson
304-283-6959
cjackson@vadanova.org
Sheli King
703-256-8582
mking@vadanova.org
Michelle Lachner
540-751-0046
BLach15736@aol.com
Geri Shea
703-737-3694
gshea@vadanova.org
Pat Paris
571-261-3402
pparis@vadanova.org
Nancy Stover
703-860-9187
stovnan@aol.com
Barbara Pickering
703-754-8506
goldenmorgan@verizon.net
bpickering@vadanova.org
Marguerite Teska
703-443-2833
mteska@vadanova.org
Jill Ramsburg
540-359-5354
jramsburg@vadanova.org
Rebecca Woodward-Davis
540-338-4573
rwoodwarddavis@vadanova.org
Cathy Roesch
540-687-4654
croesch@vadanova.org
Web Sites:
VADA/Nova www.vadanova.org
VADA State www.virginiadressage.org
Region 1 www.usdfregion1.org
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PRELIMINARY SUMMARY MINUTES
VADA/Nova Board Meeting Jan. 12, 2009
Morven Park Classroom – 7:30 PM
The meeting was called to order at 7:33 PM and lasted until
9:55 PM. Seventeen of the nineteen members were present.
Two were excused – one participated on speaker phone for part
of the meeting.
President’s Report: A special welcome was given the three
new members of the Board. All were asked to sign the affirmation of the Conflict of Interest Policy by the February meeting. This is important relative to our application for 501C3
status. We had a good 2008 with regard to membership growth
and a strong treasury, and look forward to an active new year.
However, there is concern about 2009 because of the economic
situation. We need to think about economizing when we can
do so without harming the quality of our activities.
Treasurer’s Report: The current balance of the main account
is $47,639.45 and that of the other account is $8,825.35 for a
total of $56,484.80, which is not bad for this time of year. The
fees affecting our accounts will be reviewed with the bank.
Banquet: While we reviewed the Banquet Schedule, Jessie
Ginsburg – who will be MC – joined us by speaker phone. As
of January 12, 132 people have signed up for the Banquet.
There are lots of books for the book sale to benefit the “plug
project” for Morven Park. It will be conducted on the honor
system. The current retail value of items collected for the Silent Auction is $9,000.00. There are plenty of people ready to
work on the silent auction.
Old Business: Our application for 501C3 status is in “almost
done” shape. We hope to deliver the completed application to
our lawyers on Thursday and that they can mail it on Friday.
There will be a filing fee, but we do not know how much it will
be as it is based on our assets. Our Directors and Officers
policy has been renewed.
Plug Project for Morven Park: We have collected about
$2500.00 so far, and the first checks have been given to
Morven Park. More will be given after the Banquet. Then we
will work with them to get prices on plugs for A and D barns,
and we will look into getting started early. We will work on a
letter to bring this project to the attention of major competitors
who are not members of VADA/Nova.
VADA Chapter Volunteer: Barb Pickering was selected for
this recognition.
VADA Representatives: Sheli is completing a two year term.
We selected Jessie to serve a two year term and Stephanie
Floros and Jill Ramsburg volunteered to share the third slot.
These representatives attend VADA meetings on behalf of
VADA/Nova.
Survey: The membership survey which has been prepared will
now be “piloted” through the Adult Riders’ Committee. Once
that process is complete, it will be sent to the 2009 membership
via e-mail (Zoomerang) or regular mail (for those who do not
use e-mail).
Public Relations: All of our show dates have been provided
for publication in Virginia Equestrian, Virginia Horse Journal,
and Horse Talk.
Greenbook: The Greenbook was mailed January 12 and
should arrive by January 16.
Membership: As of January 12, we have 253 members. This
is lower than this time last year, but the membership campaign
began later this year. $1,095 has been received in Volunteer
Bucks and $9745 in cash.
Clinics/Education: The Musical Freestyle Clinic will be a
year from when it was originally scheduled – November 7 and
8, 2009. We anticipate a good turnout. We agreed that first
dibs on slots go to the riders who signed up to participate in
2008.
The committee presented ideas for two low cost evening
sessions – one February 19 with a snow date of February 26
and the second on March 5, with a snow date of March 12.
These will be at the Best Western in Leesburg from 7:30 PM to
9 PM. The first will be on Emergency Equine Care and the
second on Equine Nutrition. They will be free to our
members.
Membership Outreach: The Member of the Month articles in
P&P will continue. A reminder letter will be sent to those who
have not yet renewed.
Adult Riders Committee (ARC): The “clinic as fund
raiser” is tentatively scheduled for March 28 or 29. The
clinician’s time and the location are donated. The focus is
“getting your horse off the farm” and it will cost $60.00. There
can be eight participants – first come, first served. The plans
for a Tack Sale are moving forward.
Schooling Shows: Morven Park gave us a date of March 21,
but withdrew that date. They can give us March 22; the judge
is available on March 22 so we agreed to go forward with that
date. The new Schooling Show management teams will be
gathered in February to go over things essential to their roles.
The Board approved the expenditure of $100.00 to pay for the
meal which will be served then.
The next meeting is February 9, 2009 at 7:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted.
Nancy Stover
2009 VADA/Nova Schooling Show
Show Date: March 22, 2009
Opening Date: January 21, 2009
note date change
Entry Due:
March 10, 2009
Place: Morven Park, Leesburg, VA
Manager:
Jessie Ginsburg
703-538-4282
sardburg@aol.com
Judge:
Jaralyn Gibson-Finn, L graduate
Secretary:
Kathy Curtis
6426 Fairland Street
Alexandria, VA 22312
703-256-1252
friesgal@verizon.net
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.
A copy of the entry form was mailed with your Greenbook. It may be downloaded at www.vadanova.org
Originally from Northeast Ohio,
Trisha De Rosa moved with her husband and
daughter to Maryland 16 years ago. Trish started
riding as a young adult in the Hunter/Jumpers, then participated
in hunter paces and then evented to Training level. She found
dressage through the eventing and has made it her focus for the
past 10 years.
Trish's enthusiasm for dressage is inspiring. A director
of Human Resources at Orbital in Dulles, Trish has a daily 3
hour commute from her home in Frederick, Maryland. But on
her way home she finds time to stop and work her horses. She
shows her three year old Oldenburg mare, Rhosalina, whom
she purchased in utero, at the breed shows and in 2008 won the
VADA/Nova Young Horse award. The young mare will be
broke to saddle this Spring and Trish looks forward to starting
Trisha and Rhosalina (as a yearling)
their under saddle show career together as she ends her
partnership with CFS Wolf, a 15 year old Appaloosa gelding
Trish has owned since a foal and trained up to Prix Saint George. Trish is transitioning Wolf to a new owner so she
schools the pair as well as riding other clients horses.
Trish completed the L judges program 4 years ago and judges frequently at shows in Maryland, Virginia,
Pennsylvania and Delaware. She is also the United States Dressage Federation Region 1 competitor counselor
representative. And somehow, Trish finds the time to pursue her MBA and a Masters in Information Technology at
the University of Maryland!
An avid volunteer, Trish has joyfully filled every volunteer position but she especially enjoys scribing.
VADA/Nova is Pleased to Announce
An Evening Education Event
Thursday February 19, 2009
(snow date 2/26)
Help, It’s an Emergency; I need a Vet ASAP . . . or do I ???
Featuring
Dr. Byron Young, DVM
(www.equineemergencyvets.com)
7:30 – 9 pm
Best Western Hotel
726 E. Market Street, Leesburg, VA
FREE TO 2009 VADA/Nova MEMBERS!!
RSVPs to Sheli King at 703-256-8582
$10 fee for non-members
And coming on March 5th (same time, same place, same cost)
Equine Nutrition with Dan Shively of Nutrena Feeds
ARC Tack Sale! April 11-12, during the VN licensed show,
in the Lemp Building at Morven Park
Wanted! Items for horses, riders, pets: bits, blankets/sheets/coolers, saddle pads, horse boots, riding
apparel, bridles, browbands, whips, girths, halters, helmets, toys for horses or pets, spurs, stirrups,
wraps, training/lunging equipment, pet beds/pillows/bowls, ETC.
Convenient Drop Off Site! Tack Sale items may be left at the Morven Park Office
(703-777-2890) during working hours, or at other times with prior arrangement.
Please! Donated Tack Sale items should be clean and in “ready for sale” condition!
First donate, then shop! Thank you!
Other Upcoming Adult Rider Committee Events
Look for information throughout 2009 about new fundraising events planned by the Adult Rider Committee!
Clinics as Fundraisers are currently in development. These clinics are conducted by area trainers donating professional services
at a donated venue, and offer members a range of innovative clinic and schooling show concepts.
Have an idea or suggestion? We’d LOVE to hear about it!
To VN Instructors and Trainers: We need YOU! Please let us know if you are
interested in helping us develop “Clinics as Fundraisers” and are able to participate!
Contact: Stephanie Floros at (703) 771- 1664, stephaniefloros@hotmail.com or an
ARC member near you!
ARC Clinic Fundraiser
Springtime Clinic with Candy Allen
Sunday March 29, 2009
Jocelyn Pearson’s Farm
19996 Evergreen Mill Rd, Leesburg
This is the first of what we hope will be a successful series of “Clinic Fundraisers” sponsored by
VADA/Nova’s Adult Rider Committee. “Clinic Fundraisers” are made possible through the
generosity and enthusiasm of VADA/Nova Instructors who VOLUNTEER their professional
services, and by the Facility Owners who DONATE the use of their arenas! Profit from these
fundraisers clinics will directly support ARC education and training events.
Spring really IS around the corner, so we invite you and your horse to get off the farm and kick off your
2009 riding season by participating in a clinic with noted local trainer Candy Allen, in a friendly
atmosphere, at Jocelyn Pearson’s lovely farm, which has both indoor and outdoor arenas. Candy will
tailor each session to the individual rider’s goals, such as: a fix-a-test focus, addressing a particular
training issue, or working through “first time out” jitters of horse and/or rider. Auditors are welcomed.
No auditor registration or fee required, although donations are gratefully accepted! Folding chairs are
recommended.
Candy Allen has been a full time instructor for 15 years. She is
a USDF Certified Instructor through 4th Level and a USDF
Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medalist and has earned her Silver
Freestyle Bars. Though not current, Candy has been previously
certified by the American Rider Instructor Certification Program
and Centered Riding. She currently competes her own two
horses at the FEI Levels. Her students range from Into Level to
Prix St. Georges.
Entry Form: Candy Allen ARC Clinic Fundraiser at Jocelyn Pearson’s : $60
First Come, First Served
Rider Name:____________________________________________________________
Goal for Clinic: __________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Horse Name: __________________________ _______________
Date of Neg. Coggins: ___________
(Include copy of your horse’s Coggins with your entry.)
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: ___________________ E-Mail Address: __________________________________________
Please send entry and $60 clinic fee (make check out to VADA/Nova Inc.) to:
Stephanie Floros 125-O Clubhouse Dr. SW #7, Leesburg, Va. 20175
Questions: stephaniefloros@ hotmail.com 703 771 1664
The following individuals and businesses contributed goods or
services for the Special Awards and the Silent Auction
at our 25th Anniversary Banquet on January 17, 2009.
VADA/Nova appreciates their generous support.
A heartfelt than you to them all!
Special Award Sponsors
Kristen Brown
Jessie Ginsburg
Leigh Ann Hazel-Grough (Hartsong Farm)
Andrea Martens (Harmony Dressage and Combined Training)
Laureen Megan
Kathleen Parkins
Chris Rush (Fair Winds Farm)
Nancy Stover
Mary Lou Sullivan
Marguerite Teska
Laurie and Dennis Van Buskirk (Lauden Farms)
Auction Sponsors
Alison Head
Back in the Saddle
Barbara Pickering
Barbara Strawson
Bathing Suit Wrap
Bonne Uyeda
Candy Allen
Cathy Roesch
Cedar Run Equestrian Center
Charlene Pierce
Chocolate Butter Cookies
Cindy Hutter-Cavell
Clifton Saddlery
Dave Greinke Photography
Deepwood Veterinary
Dilly Jackson
Dressage Today Magazine
Dubose Fleming
Elizabeth Hamil Photography
Friday's Horse
Gail Guerrie Maslyk
Great Falls Saddlery
Great Falls Saddlery
Happy Hounds Dog Lodge
Heidi Storm Graham
Hilary Moore
Jennifer Gerber
Jessie Ginsburg
Jill Rambsburg
Joann Wilson
Judy Grass
Kathy Curtis
Kendra Yount
Kim Decker
Lani & Patrick Tigchelaar
Laura Whitford
Linda Bramlett
Looking Glass Farm
Louise Cotulla
Marguerite Teska
Marilyn Keeler
Mary Callan
Melinda McKenzie Hall
Michelle Lachner
Morven Park
Omega Fields
Pascal Martin
Pat Paris
Patty Knight
Pics of You
Rachel Erim
Rebecca Woodward-Davis
Regula Lorenz
Rendevous Gallery, Karen Burton
Saddlery Liquidators
Sheli King
SmartPak Equine
Sprieser Sporthorse
Stephanie Floros
Stubben Custom Saddle Fitting
Susan Carter Photography
Susan Gustafson
Touch of Asia
Trish Conk
Vicky Middleton
Video Vibes
VTO Saddlery
Wendy Murdoch
Wendy Pepper
Wendy Spangler
Wildfire Farm - Mary Flood
Willow Way Riding Stables
Wonderful Friends Dog Training
Enjoy a learning vacation with your horse in
a luxurious and historic setting
at the
2009 VADA/Nova Adult Dressage Camp
with clinicians: Nancy Lowey and Susan Graham White
July 23-26, 2009
Imagine: Three days, away with your horse, enjoying the amenities of Fox
Chase Farm, including newly re-graded indoor and outdoor arenas with dust
-free footing ... the riding progress you will achieve with private lessons with
these excellent and supportive instructors ...the company of fellow
dressage enthusiasts ... pampering at the historic Red Fox Inn…. perhaps
even a bit of browsing in the shops in downtown Middleburg, Virginia ...
Fox Chase Farm
Middleburg, VA
w/lodging at the
Red Fox Inn, Middleburg, VA
Cost $975
Cost will include:
• Five private lessons
• One fix-a-test session
Photos from the 2008 Adult Camp with Debbie Bowman and Debbie Rodriguez. From left to right:
Kathy Curtis; Robin Floyd; Kathleen Parkins receiving instruction from Debbie Rodriguez.
• Accommodations for horse
• Lodging at the Red Fox Inn
for the rider
• All rider meals
See the website and
newsletter in early 2009 for
additional details.
For more information
Go online to
www.vadanova.org or contact:
Stephanie Floros
703-771-1664
stephaniefloros@hotmail.com
Auditors welcome!
Susan Graham White
Susan Graham White is an FEI level dressage rider, and has been
teaching and training dressage for 25 years. She currently shows
several horses that compete at the national and FEI levels in
dressage, and has earned her bronze and silver medals from the
United States Dressage Federation. Ms. White is licensed as an
International FEI Event Judge and nationally as both a USEF
dressage and event judge. She maintains a full schedule of training,
teaching, and officiating. Susan is the sole owner and primary trainer
at Wolfhaven Farm located in Southern Maryland.
Nancy Lowey
Nancy Lowey is a Bronze and Silver Medalist, a USEF Dressage
Technical Delegate, and a USEF ‘R’ Dressage Judge from Orange,
VA. In addition to many years serving in executive positions for
several chapter and state dressage associations, Nancy has
organized and managed many licensed dressage shows, clinics, and
other events. Her professional expertise, combined with a cheerful
and positive “can do” attitude, makes her a popular clinician and
judge with riders of all levels. Currently, Nancy is training and
showing her horse Peter at Grand Prix.
VADA/Nova ADULT DRESSAGE CAMP 2009 APPLICATION
Fox Chase Farm, Rt 50, Middleburg, Va
FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED with complete application!
ARRIVAL: Thursday afternoon July 23
INSTRUCTIONAL DATES: July 24, 25, 26
DEPARTURE: Sunday evening July 26 OR Monday by noon July 27
(Monday departure requires an additional fee.)
RIDER INFORMATION:
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Name
Phone (day)
Phone (evening)
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Address
Phone (cell)
___________________________________________________________________________________________
City
State
Fax
________________________________________________________________________________________
Zip Code
Email
______________________________________________________________________________________
Riding level or experience
______________________________________________________________________________________
Riding goals for the camp
HORSE INFORMATION:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Name
Sex
Barn Name
Color
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Breed
Height
Age
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Competition or Training Experience of Horse
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Special Requests
Do you know other riders who are applying for camp this year? If so, please list names:
______________________________________________________________________________________
COST: $975.00 VADA/Nova Members; $1,125.00 Non-members
• Includes stabling for 3 nights (Thurs, Fri, Sat) www.foxchasefarm.net
• Includes 5 lessons, 1 fix-a-test, evening program
• Includes lodging at Red Fox Inn for 3 nights (Thurs, Fri, Sat) (Some are shared suites.)
www.redfox.com
• Includes all meals: dinner Thurs; breakfast, lunch & dinner Fri. Sat. Sun
• Additional fee for Monday departure is paid separately, after application is received.
Please circle the statement below if you are interested in Monday departure:
YES, I am interested in more details about Monday departure.
APPLICATION:
• Check for total cost must accompany application.
• Negative Coggins within 12 months must accompany application; if Coggins expires by
July 23, an updated Coggins must be submitted before arrival.
REFUNDS: There will be a full refund of the fee (less a $50.00 administrative fee) if VADA/Nova is
notified of cancellation before June 23, 2009. After June 23, refunds (less $50.00 administrative fee) will
be given only if the scratch is filled.
Please mail application and check (made payable to VADA/Nova) to:
Charlene Pierce, 6501 Clifton Road, Clifton, Virginia 20124
Is the weather getting you down?
Can’t ride and don’t know how to occupy yourself?
Then why not sit down in front of the fire with your Greenbook and
start to make plans for your show season??
It’s not too early….Why before you know it the weather will turn
warm and you’ll be all enthusiastic and ready to go.
We’d like you to familiarize yourself with the Year End Awards program so that
you’re not rushing around at the last minute, trying to meet all the requirements.
Begin by looking at pages 26-42 to see what awards you may qualify for.
Print out the appropriate forms such as the cover sheet, show report forms,
special award forms.
Make copies of the entry forms that came with your Greenbook.
Put all this in a folder so that you have everything within reach.
Please make note of a few things
1. For schooling shows, the judge must be an L Graduate or higher. If you intend to submit
scores from shows other than VADA/Nova for year end awards, make sure you check the
judge’s rating.
2. There will be Intro level classes offered at VADA/Nova’s September and November
Licensed shows. These may be used as VADA/Nova scores for Schooling show
year end awards.
If you are uncertain about any part of the year end awards program, ask now.
Don’t wait until the last minute.
We’re more than happy to answer any questions you might have.
Contact:
Dilly Jackson 304-283-6959 mandrakefarm@gmail.com
or
Barb Pickering 703-754-8506 goldenmorgan@verizon.net
COMING BACK AGAIN
by Marguerite Teska
Faith Q and Marguerite
Returning to riding after a serious accident or
illness is not easy for everyone. There’s a reason for the
ageless advice to get right back on the horse! For some,
riding is such a passion there is never a question about
returning, but for others there is a question, usually
beginning with a question about fear — though sometimes not the rider’s fear. It may be the apprehension of a
spouse, children, or parents.
STEP 1: Overcome fear.
The first step, and for many the hardest is overcoming fear. For me this meant spending several months
riding two true and tried “bombproof” lesson horses. I
also decided to limit my riding to working on the flat
(mainly because of some unrepaired knee damage).
STEP 2: Pain is bad.
Just like a poor fitting saddle, if you’re thinking
about pain in your ankle (hip, shoulder, neck, back, or
other body part) it won’t be good — and likewise, it’s not
good if the horse is thinking about a pain in his neck
(hoof, mouth, shoulder, back, or other body part). So do
your best to get rid of pain! For me this meant (1) doing
exercises and stretches to get my ankle more mobile and
(2) investing in some of those expensive flexible multijointed stirrups.
STEP 3: Work on the basics.
Take your time. Increase the amount and type of
your riding slowly. For me this meant spending the first
month walking, the second trotting and the third cantering. Things may come back quickly or slowly. Don’t
push yourself too far too fast. But then too, don’t stay at a
particular comfort zone for too long. Be sure you
continue to move forward. Also, get the advice of an
understanding riding instructor. It is an excellent time to
learn some new good habits, plus it will keep you from
favoring your injuries, getting crooked, unbalancing your
horse and practicing those old bad habits. It is a great
time for change!
STEP 4: Challenge yourself.
When you are ready, move on. For me this meant
leasing Faith Q (see photo). Faith is a friendly talented
well tempered 10 year old chestnut Hanoverian (with
quite nice blood lines). We spent a few months getting to
know each other. Faith was rather stiff, and her cribbing
made the muscles under her jaw quite strong, plus I was
rather lopsided from my ankle surgeries.
When we could walk, trot, canter, do a bit of
shoulder in and leg yield, I decided it was time to finally
spend my VADA/Nova scholarship! I contacted Mary
Flood at Wildfire Farm in Lovettsville, VA
(www.wildfirefarm.com). Mary is an excellent instructor,
trainer and rider, with a real talent for identifying problem
areas, deciding which needs work first, and suggesting
multiple ways to make the necessary changes.
When Mary Flood saw us, she said we were at the
point where most riders are when they first come to her.
Yes! It’s sometimes nice to be normal! The primary
thing Mary said we needed to learn next was: “Bend the
horse.” Okay, that didn’t sound too difficult. Right?
Mary also pointed out my bad habit of letting my
outside hand float up and away when I bend my horse.
Well, if you’re “normal” like me, don’t do it! Give the
horse room to step over by taking the him in that direction
of your weight aids and allowing with your outside leg
while closing your inside leg, but hold your outside hand
low and steady. You can move it forward, but not up into
the air, or off to the side. And don’t just bend the horse’s
neck, bend the whole horse. Use your inside leg (and
your whip) to get your horse to step over into that outside
rein. When you feel the horse truly move over, the jaw
will yield, and you can give generously with the inside
rein. Sound too complex? It gets easier!
Faith and I have been working faithfully on
bending. It has definitely encouraged her to lower her
head and move forward onto the bit. And, now when I
touch her with my right leg, she moves to the left and
with the left leg, to the right. Wow!
Faith now also stretches to reach her apple slices
and carrot chunks (cut into many small pieces, so we get
lots of practice). I hold them near her girth and shoulder,
encouraging her to bend and really stretch. It didn’t take
her long to figured out she wouldn’t get any unless she
bends around, although she did try backing up at first!
Also, over the last month, I’ve noticed that Faith’s mane,
which had been completely on the left, now has a break
near the center and the top part is beginning to flip to the
right. So maybe we are doing something right!
STEP 5: Repeat steps 3 and 4.
Changes for 2009 Prize Lists
Licensed Shows:
•
USEF and FEI Eventing tests will be offered at all licensed shows (except breed
shows)
•
Trainers Award will be awarded at each show. Trainer plus minimum of two
students. Awarded to team with highest average. Sign-up in office.
•
The USEF non-member fee is now $30
•
The USEF fee (D & M) per horse is $15
•
New shavings policy: Morven Park has set the price for pre-ordered shavings at
$10/bag, delivered. You can place your pre-order with your entry and include
shavings price with your entry fee. Additional shavings may be purchased during the
show for $8/bag (MPIEC price). Shavings should be paid for at the show office, and
then picked up at the shavings shed between show office and C Barn; they will not
be delivered.
•
Shavings may also be purchased locally at Tractor Supply (www.tractorsupply.com).
•
Reminder—Please check your score when you pick up your test Any scoring errors
must be reported within 1 HOUR of being posted. After that time, no corrections can
be made. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Schooling Shows:
•
$20 grounds fee required for each horse for the March 22 and November 1
schooling shows at Morven Park
•
Reminder—Please check your score before you leave the show grounds. Any
scoring errors must be reported before you leave the show grounds. After that
time, no
corrections can be made. NO EXCEPTIONS.
When you're young and you fall off a horse, you may
break something. When you're my age, you splatter.
~Roy Rogers
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 22nd and our first Licensed show is on
Saturday and Sunday, April 11th and 12th 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) 594-2480.
The Virginia Dressage Association is pleased to announce
a clinic with international competitor and judge
Anne Gribbons
April 4-5, 2009 at Morven Park
To get a rider application or more
information, visit
www.virginiadressage.org
An auditor form should be posted soon, as
well as information about being a volunteer.
Check the web site for updates.
You may read more about Mrs. Gribbons on her web site:
www.knolldressage.com
VADA/Nova wants to hear from you!
You will soon receive a survey via email from
Zoomerang, asking for your feedback on various
topics concerning VADA/Nova and our activities.
If you do not have email, or have chosen not to receive our
E-News, your survey will come by regular mail.
Please take the time to fill out the survey.
Your voice is important.
A S H A N T I F A R M I N C®
Proudly presents the Art of Classical
Dressage
and your certified Trainer/Instructor for Classical Dressage, Bruno Greber,
longtime student / co-trainer of Arthur Kottas-Heldenberg.
Services include: Training & Lessons up to GP; Clinics; Boarding; Horse Sales; Breeding;
Online Dressage Tack Shop & Videos/DVD’s;
You are welcome to visit us at:
6737 Gordonsville Road, Gordonsville, VA 22942
Or E-mail us at
Ashantifs@aol.com
Or visit our Website at
www.ashantifarm.com
Or simply call or fax us at
Tel: (540) 832-0775; Fax: (540) 832-3557
CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR 2009
Always check the web site:www.vadanova.org
for any changes or corrections.
Clinics & Other Events
February 8 VADA Annual Awards Luncheon
March 29 ARC Clinic as Fundraiser (see flyer in this issue)
April 4-5 VADA sponsored clinic with Anne Gribbons
see www.virginiadressage.org for more information
November 7&8 VADA/Nova Musical Freestyle Clinic
with Cynthia Collins (rescheduled from last year) Details to
follow
Licensed and Special Shows
April 11, 12 VADA/Nova Spring Dressage, Morven Park
Martie Healy 352-371-0549 martieh@cox.net
June 6,7 VADA/Nova Spring Dressage, Morven Park
Dianne Boyd 703-777-4846
June 27 VADA/Nova Summer I Breed Show, Morven Park
Lori Kaminski 410-398-1740 lori_kaminski@verizon.net
June 28 VADA/Nova Summer II Breed Show, Morven Park
Lori Kaminski 410-398-1740 lori_kaminski@verizon.net
July 18,19 USDF/Youth Team Competition, Morven Park
Sept. 12,13 VADA/Nova Autumn I/MFS Championship
Show, Morven Park
Martie Healy 352-371-0549 martieh@cox.net
Nov. 14,15 VADA/Nova Autumn II Dressage, Morven Park
Bettina Longaker 540-832-7611 vadvirage8@gmail.com
Schooling Shows
May 30 Cedar Run, Woodbridge, VA
Hillary Lantz 703-987-5639 cedarrunhc@yahoo.com
May 31 Willow Way Riding Stables, Haymarket, VA
Jen Moran 703-999-8040
jennifermoran@willowwayridingstables.com
June 13 Looking Glass Farm, Hamilton, VA
Alison Head 540-338-7810 lookingglassfarm@mac.com
June 14 Looking Glass Farm, Hamilton, VA
Alison Head 540-338-7810 lookingglassfarm@mac.com
June 20 VADA/Nova, Betsy Clark’s, Haymarket, VA
Cindy Hutter-Cavell 703-753-1889 chutter1@verizon.net
June 27 Cedar Run, Woodbridge, VA
Hillary Lantz 703-987-5639 cedarrunhc@yahoo.com
July 11 Quantico Riding Club, Quantico, VA
Anna Mitchell 540-630-2628 mmitcheb@gmail.com
July 18 Willow Way Riding Stables, Haymarket, VA
Jen Moran 703-999-8040
jennifermoran@willowwayridingstables.com
July 26 Cedar Run, Woodbridge, VA
Hillary Lantz 703-987-5639 cedarrunhc@yahoo.com
Aug. 15 VADA/Nova, Looking Glass Farm, Hamilton, VA
Alison Head 540-338-7810 lookingglassfarm@mac.com
Aug. 16 Looking Glass Farm, Hamilton, VA
Alison Head 540-338-7810 lookingglassfarm@mac.com
Sept. 19 VADA/Nova, Homestead Farm, Catlett, VA
Robin Dannels 540-439-0994 reigndear01@aol.com
Feb. 21 Cedar Run, Woodbridge, VA
Hillary Lantz 703-987-5639 cedarrunhc@yahoo.com
Sept 25 Cedar Run, Woodbridge, VA
Hillary Lantz 703-987-5639 cedarrunhc@yahoo.com
March 22 VADA/Nova, Morven Park (Note date change)
Kathy Curtis 703-256-1252 friesgal@verizon.net
Oct. 4 Challenge Show, Compass Rose, Haymarket, VA
Sheli King 703-256-8582 amking91@verizon.net
March 28 Cedar Run, Woodbridge, VA
Hillary Lantz 703-987-5639 cedarrunhc@yahoo.com
Oct 11 Willow Way Riding Stables, Haymarket, VA
Jen Moran 703-999-8040
jennifermoran@willowwayridingstables.com
April 4 Quantico Riding Club, Quantico, VA
Anna Mitchell 540-630-2628 mmitcheb@gmail.com
April 25 Cedar Run, Woodbridge, VA
Hillary Lantz 703-987-5639 cedarrunhc@yahoo.com
May 2 Quantico Riding Club, Quantico, VA
Anna Mitchell 540-630-2628 mmitcheb@gmail.com
May 17 VADA/Nova, Compass Rose, Haymarket, VA
Judy Grass 703-620-4923 grass@ccr.org
Oct 24 Cedar Run, Woodbridge, VA
Hillary Lantz 703-987-5639 cedarrunhc@yahoo.com
Nov 1 VADA/Nova Championship Schooling Show
Morven Park
Leslie Painter 703-222-0847 lpainter@gmu.edu
Dec 5 Cedar Run, Woodbridge, VA
Hillary Lantz 703-987-5639 cedarrunhc@yahoo.com
* VADA/Nova sponsored activities are in bold print
Below are the web sites, email addresses or phone numbers of companies or
professional individuals who donated goods and/or services
to the 2009 Silent Auction.
See what they have to offer and keep this list handy for quick reference!
Products
Back In The Saddle – www.backinthesaddle.com
Clifton Saddlery - www.cliftonsaddlery.com
Dressage Today magazine - www.equisearch.com/dressagetoday/
Omega Fields – www.omegafields.com
Friday’s Horse Giftware – www.fridayshorsegiftware.com
Great Falls Saddlery - (703) 759-3500
Rendevous Gallery - www.rendezvousstyle.com
SmartPak Equine – www.smartpak.com
Stubben Saddle Fitting & Products – stubbenfitter@hotmail.com
Saddlery Liquidators – www.saddlery-liquidators.com
Shadow Fox Farm – laurawhitford@msn.com
VTO Saddlery - www.vtosaddlery.com/
Services
Deepwood Veterinary - www.deepwoodvet.net
Happy Hounds Dog Lodge Hollingsworth Interior Design – Rachel Erim (703) 421-5556
Full Circle Saddle Fitting, Kendra Yount - fcsaddlefitting@yahoo.com
Jennifer Gerber massage – horseandrider01@comcast.net
Marilyn Keeler massage – marilyn@thekeelers.com
Morven Park - http://www.morvenpark.org
Sana’s Hair Design – 703-569-6622
Touch of Asia Traditional Thai Massage – www.greatmassageva.com
Wonderful Friends Dog Training - www.wonderfulfriends.com
Photography
Dave Greinke - www.davegreinkephoto.com
Elizabeth Hamil – www.ehamill.exposuremanager.com
Pics of You - http://www.picsofyou.com/index.html
Susan Carter Photos - susan@susanmcarter.com
Video Vibes - (703) 217-3954
Trainers
Candy Allen – zues10@aol.com
Cedar Run Equestrian Center - www.cedarrunhc.com
Evermay, LLC, Pascal Martin – (540) 338-6171
Heidi Storm Graham - heidigr@yahoo.com
Looking Glass Farm, Alison Head – www.lgfsporthorses.com
Regula Lorenz – (540) 687-5259
Pascal Martin – (703) 727-1002
Hilary Moore – www.mooredressage.com
Wendy Murdoch – www.wendymurdoch.com
Sprieser Sporthorses, Lauren Sprieser – www.spriesersporthorse.com
Barbara Strawson – www.barbarastrawson.com
Lani & Patrick Tigchelaar – www.Tigchelaardressage.com
Wildfire Farm, Mary Flood – www.wildfirefarm.com
Willow Way Riding Stables – www.willowwayridingstables.com
COME TO ….
TO WORK WITH NOTED TRAINER AND INSTRUCTOR
MARY FLOOD
TRAINING, INSTRUCTION, TRAILER-INS
SUCCESS IN THE SHOW RING– PERSONAL ADVANCEMENT
WHEN YOU WANT THE BEST
540-882-4741
maryflood@aol.com
www.wildfirefarm.com
Breeding and training Foundation bred
Sport Morgans with excellent Athleticism and
Temperament
Standing : Whippoorwill Aristocrat
Black, 15.2h+ Morgan Stallion
shown through Third Level
Young stock for sale- please call or e-mail
to come visit.
Monthly dressage clinics held with Debbie Bowman
(indoor and outdoor rings with excellent footing)
Matton Morgans
Tonya Farina
2101 Cedar Grove Road
Winchester, VA 22603
540-665-8244
www.mattonmorgans.com
SADDLES FOR SALE
HORSES FOR SALE OR LEASE
Crosby “Robert Dover” dressage: 17”,
black, med. tree. Will fit high withered horse.
Rise encourages good posture. Ex. cond.
$850 (what I’d net from consign. shop).
Photos available. mjsmith2@aol.com
717-968-4602
(3,09)
7yo, TB geld: 15.1h, liver chest. Elegant, expressive w/ stunning lengthening. Soft mouth,
has started dressage and jumping w/ 13yo girl.
Great for child or small adult. No vices or lamenesses, loves to work. Can be taken on trial.
$600. Debbie djporter68@aol.com
301-730-0668.
(2,09)
Smith-Worthington dressage: 17.5”, XXW, almost new $2000. With 3 pads, 1 w/ gel,
1 w/ neoprene inserts, 5 underpads, leathers,
stirrups, 48” Stubben girth. Custom wood
saddle stand w/ reversible top $2800. 540347-7672 leave message (2,09)
Crosby Olympia AP: 17.5”, med width,
great cond. $1500, w/ 2 pads, 1 w/gel, 1 w/
neoprene inserts, 8 underpads, 3 sets leathers,
stirrups, 52” leather girth. Custom wood
stand w/ reversible top $2200. 540-347-7672
leave message
(2,09)
Trilogy Amadeo: 18”, black, m/w tree, ex.
cond., bought new in Sept 07. No longer fits
my horse. Retails new for $3600. Will sell
for $2500. Donna Gatchell 703-303-3446
sporthorseuk@patriot.net
(2,09)
MISCELLANEOUS
“Wrigley”, 2.5yo ch. geld. Breeding is 5/8 TB,
1/8 Clyde, Morgan, Akhal Teke. Won silver
medal at AWS inspection in Oct. Will go far w/
right person in any discipline. He’s smart,
learns fast. See Dreamhorse.com ID 1332254
$9500. 540-542-0622 vjwimer06@yahoo.com
(2,09)
8yo TB, 15.2 chest. mare: Rhythm is deep &
regular, has competed in dressage, eventing,
hunters and fox-hunted. Great for any level jr/
adult amateur. Ready to show, event, hunt.
May be taken on trial. $8000 Debbie 301-7300668 djporter68@aol.com
(2,09)
I have 6 gorgeous TB and TBX mares bred to
Silvio (Sandro line) due in mid-March. Some
mares for sale in foal. Some foals for sale in
utero. Debbie 301-730-0668
djporter68@aol.com
(2,09)
Horse Jewelry/Art Work/ Plus More: If
you missed out on some of the silent auction
jewelry/art items, here’s some great items for
you, or for you to “suggest” for Valentine’s
Day! Take a look and browse around.
www.rendezvousstyle.com/
horse_items.shtml
(3,09)
Seeking Employment: I am currently seeking employment in the Loudoun County dressage industry. I am a rider/volunteer w/ Spirit
Open Equestrian program at Frying Pan Park.
Please email sbos70@aol.com for resume.
(3,09)
March 7-8 Clinic with Jane Bartle-Wilson,
international competitor from the UK. Held
at Breezy Run Farm, ChurchHill, MD.
www.breezyrunfarm.com for info. Auditors
have a warm viewing area!
(3,09)
Beautiful, private farm for your retired
horse: Lovettsville. 3-4 acre lush patures, run
-in sheds, auto. waterers, hay provided in
winter, owners live on site. $350/mo. Custom
care avail. at additional cost. Cindy Mitchell
703-967-7427
(3,09)
Rambo turn-out: Heavy weight, 81”, green
w/ red trim (not high neck), ex. cond. $175
(new $270) Too big for new horse. Barbara
goldenmorgan@verizon.net 703-754-8506
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