February 2015

T en n ess ee V a l l ey D re s s a g e a n d C o mb in ed
T rai n i ng A ss o ci a t i on
F e br ua r y 2 0 1 5
Contact us at
tvdcta@gmail.com.
TVDC TA B ITS
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E n d A w a rd
R e c i pi e nt s
UPCOMING EVENTS
Product of the
Month
2
2014 Year-End
Champion
Photos
3
2015 Volunteer
Requirements
4
What’s Going On 4
Classifieds
When?
Where?
What?
March 16
Steel Prize Stables
Apr 11-12
Steel Prize Stables
Apr 18-19
June 6-7
June 14
Riverdale Farms
Brownland Farms
Cotton Meadows Farm
July 11-12
Apr 1-2
Riverdale Farms
Steel Prize Stables
Aug 22-24
Aug 29-30
Sep 12-13
Nov 14-15
Miller Coliseum
Riverdale Farms
NE AL Agri-Bus Center
Riverdale Farms
TVDCTA Ride-A-Test Clinic with
Jenni Hogan
Dressage Clinic with
Debbie Rodriguez “S”
Greystone Dressage Show
Tennessean Dressage Show
TVDCTA Combined Training and
Dressage Schooling Show
Greystone Dressage Show
Dressage Clinic with
Debbie Rodriguez “S”
Ole South Dressage Show
Greystone Dressage Show
Mountain Music Dressage Show
Greystone Dressage Show
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*Events in bold are hosted by the TVDCTA. All others are local events that
can be audited for free, but are not directly affiliated with the TVDCTA.
**These events are not set in stone. Check back for changes.
T V D CT A B i ts
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2 0 14 Y E A R E N D A WA R D
RECEPIENTS
Level
Division
Award
Rider
Introductory Dressage
AA
Champion
Biel Trudell
Introductory Dressage
AA
Reserve Champion
Helen Berquist
Introductory Dressage
JR/YR
Champion
Grace Counts
Introductory Dressage
JR/YR
Reserve Champion
Carly Payne
Training Dressage
AA
Champion
Marijke Frye
Training Dressage
AA
Reserve Champion
Biel Trudell
Training Dressage
JR
Champion
Carly Payne
First Dressage
O
Champion
Andrea Pappano
First Dressage
JR
Champion
Carly Payne
Second Dressage
O
Champion
Andrea Pappano
Second Dressage
AA
Champion
Andrea Pappano
Third Dressage
O
Champion
Andrea Pappano
Tadpole CT
AA
Champion
Marijke Frye
BN Combined Training
JR
Champion
Carly Payne
P RO DUCT OF THE MONT H
What: LeMieux ProSport Dressage Saddle Pad
Where: Embrace Saddle Fit
How Much: ~$65
Why: This is a durable, beautiful saddle pad. It has a
contoured shaped, reinforced girth patch, and Velcro
keepers that attach to the D-rings of your saddle instead
of the front billet. This makes it an excellent choice for
monoflap saddles or saddles with a low point billet system. The materials are excellent, and it washes well.
This pad comes in just about any color you can think of,
and has optional bling.
MISSION STATEMENT
TVDCTA is a non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging a high standard of horsemanship through
the use of classical dressage techniques. The TVDCTA will dissemi-nate educational material, sponsor and
promote activities (such as clinics, seminars and competitions), and cooperate with other local and
national organizations in developing and promoting better horsemanship.
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2 0 1 4 T V D C TA Y E A R - E N D
CHAMPIONS
Marijke Frye with her
lovely ladies. From
left to right: Leah,
Hoheit, and Berenike.
Biel Trudell and Liesl.
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U P DA T E D V O L U N T E E R R U L E S F O R
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1. All riders must complete a minimum of 4 volunteer hours in order to be eligible for any year end
awards.
2. All volunteers who complete the minimum hours will be given a year-end volunteer award as well as
be give a drawing ticket for the prize* of their choosing.
3. Every hour above the minimum four will earn an additional drawing ticket for the volunteer.
An example volunteer hour calculation:
Jane Doe's Year End Volunteer Hours
6 Total Hours
Receives Volunteer Certificate and 1 drawing ticket for 4 hours
Receives 2 additional drawing tickets for the extra 2 hours of volunteer time
*Prizes will be announced as soon as they are organized. If you would like to donate a prize, please
contact us! Prizes can be horsey or non-horsey. All donators will be given a full-page ad in each newsletter for the remainder of the year.
W H A T ’ S G O I N G O N : TV DC TA R I D E A-TEST WITH JENNI HOGAN
What: TVDCTA Ride-A-Test with Jenni Hogan
When: March 16
Where: Steel Prize Stables
Contact: tvdcta@gmail.com
Details: Ride any dressage test you choose with Jenni Hogan, “l” judge and USDF certified instructor.
W H A T ’ S G O I N G O N : D R E S S AG E
CLINIC WITH DEBBIE RODRIGUEZ
What: Dressage Clinic with Debbie Rodriguez
When: April 11-12
Where: Steel Prize Stables
Contact: Judith Fiorentino (256-682-1200 or steelprize@knology.net)
Details: Debbie Rodriguez is a USDF Bronze, Silver,
and Gold Medalist. She is a USDF “S” judge and a
USEA “r” judge. She is also a certified ISSA instructor,
and the maker “Success In The Saddle-a Core Fitness Program for Equestrians.”
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C L A S S I FIE D S
MEMBER CLASSIFIEDS
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Business Card……..…..$ 5/mo.
1/4 Page…………….…$10/mo.
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Classified………..….$2/line/mo.
Judith Fiorentino
Kelly L. Arnold
USDF Bronze, Silver, Gold
USDF Bronze
Steel Prize Stables
125 Christopher Drive
Madison, AL 35757
256-837-5475
SteelPrize@knology.net