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JANUARY 2015
NEWSLETTER
EXTENSIONS
President’s Message
Hi Everyone,
January 2015
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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President’s Message
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VADA-CH
Meeting Minutes
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Carol Lavell
Gifted Memorial Fund
Scholarship Award
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2014 Final Award Standings
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VADA
Meeting Minutes
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Annual Awards Banquet
Boar’s Head Inn
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Membership Form
Volunteer Form
Scholarship Rules
Award Rules
Arabian Awards
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2014 Event Calendar
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Classifieds
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VADA of
CHARLOTTESVILLE, INC.
I hope all our members had a good Christmas and wish you all a
Happy New Year.
We have lots of interesting things planned for 2015, I hope y’all
come and join in.
Beginning Dec 1st 2014, (which means they are in use already)
we have the new USDF tests Training thro 4th level. To help our
members get acquainted with the new tests before the onset of
the show season we are in the process of organizing an “Up
Through the Levels” clinic with one of our resident judges, Carter
Bass. We will need riders to ride each test and Carter will
explain how the judges would like to see the movements, what
they are looking for etc.
We are still finalizing the venue, dates etc, but it is beginning to
look like March 14th at either Glendower or Pasmore Stables.
The organizer is Jan Templeton, if you are interested in being a
test rider please contact Jan and let her know.
We will have our Spring schooling show at Cedar Creek Stables in
Staunton, and plus our licensed show at Commonwealth Park in
August.
There will be more clinics and events, watch our website for
information.
I hope you all have a productive Winter and that it isn’t too cold.
Myself, I’m off to Florida until March. Nancy Lowey the VP, is
going to hold down the Fort, way to go Nancy.
Have fun!
Melyni
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JANUARY 2015
NEWSLETTER
VADA-CH 2014 Board
President
Melyni Worth
melyni@ntelos.net
Vice President
Nancy Lowey
nlowey@rocketmail.com
State Representative State Representative
Tina Longaker
Nancy Lowey
vadvirag8@gmail.com nlowey@rocketmail.com
Secretary
Annan Hepner
agh8qa@virginia.edu
State Representative
Gardy Bloemers
gardy@gardybloemers.com
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Treasurer
Tina Longaker
vvadvirag8@gmail.com
Newsletter
Laura Berne
laura@respitefarm.com
Membership Chair
Sherri Booye
nizra@earthlink.net
Awards Chair
Lee Scott
eleescott@gmail.com
JANUARY 2015
NEWSLETTER
VADA-CH December 1, 2014
Board Meeting Minutes
Submitted by Annan Hepner
Clinics for 2015: Jan Templeton and Nancy
Lowey agreed to organize the Up Thru the Levels
clinic. We received available dates from Carter
Bass for March 1st, March 7 or 8th, or March 14th.
We will be checking with local facilities and
event calendars to pick the best available date.
The other clinicians being considered for 2015
are Olivia Weltz and Jim Koford.
Attendance: Lee Scott, Annan Hepner , Kim
Schmidt, Nancy Lowey, Jan Templeton, Melyni
Worth, Sherri Booye, Laura Berne, Cindy
Faulconer, Susan Ellis.
Treasury: We have $19,592 in the account and
this does not include 2015 membership checks
that we have already received.
Winter Schooling Show: We discussed the
possibility of hosting a winter schooling show
series, but concluded there is no interest with
weather and location concerns.
Membership: There was no new report from
Carter, but we packaged and stamped renewal
letters for our past members.
Jeremy Steinberg Clinic: Overall clinic expense
was $4,745.06 with an income of $2,450, total
loss on the clinic was $2,295 which includes
airfare and rider subsidies. We could not get the
Dressage Online to discount because they were
already scheduled at another clinic to film, but
Gardy is trying to get the log-in information for
Dressage Online training.
VADA-CH Awards Banquet: Lee Scott
volunteered to have it at her home again in
Charlottesville and it will be on February 21. Lee
will do a main dish and the rest will be potluck.
More information will be in the newsletter.
Announcement for Election Result: The results
are: President - Melyni Worth, Vice PresidentNancy Lowey, Treasurer - Tina Lowy, Secretary Annan Hepner, Awards - Lee Scott, Newsletter Laura Berne, and Membership – Sherri Booye,
Regional Representatives – Tina Longaker, Nancy
Lowey and Gardy Bloemers, with past President
Sherri serving as a Board Alternate.
Scholarships for 2015: We voted to do 3
scholarships this year. One at the upper levels,
one at the lower levels, and we will reserve the
third scholarship to assign to the category with
the largest number of participants. $300 per
scholarship and the rules will stay the same as
previous years.
BLM Wrap Up: VADA made money and more
information will be reported later. The VHC is
going to continue working to try to get the Wiley
Arena (grandstand) footing draining correctly.
Awards Rules for 2015: The group agreed to
keep the year-end award rules basically the
same, but modify the method of reporting the
results to Lee. Melyni made a motion that
emailing a score spreadsheet or summary format
can be used, Kim seconded. The rules will be
modified and will be published in a future
newsletter.
State Business: We voted on Alison Douglas as
our chapter’s selection for the Shel Gafford
Award
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Next Meeting: There will be no meeting in
January and the February meeting will be on
February 19th via teleconference.
JANUARY 2015
NEWSLETTER
The Dressage Foundation is pleased to announce that USDF Region
1's Eliza Temeles Slone of Scottsville, VA, has been awarded the
$1,000 Carol Lavell Gifted Memorial Fund Scholarship. Eliza is a
member of the Charlottesville Chapter of the Virginia Dressage
Association. Eliza and her horse, Aurelia, will train with James
Koford. This grant will allow her to spend time away from the
everyday distractions of life and have concentrated dressage
training. You may view the story online at this link.
Adult Amateurs are encouraged to apply for the Gifted Fund every
year. For more information, visit the Gifted Memorial Fund Page.
Please join us in congratulating Eliza!
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THE DRESSAGE FOUNDATION'S CAROL LAVELL GIFTED MEMORIAL FUND
AWARDS $8,000 TO ADULT AMATEUR RIDERS
(December 9, 2014) - The Dressage Foundation is proud to announce this year's recipients of the Carol Lavell
Gifted Memorial Fund Scholarships for Adult Amateurs. Each will receive a $1,000 Scholarship to enable them to
set aside quality time in concentrated training with their horse, trainer of choice, and away from the daily
pressures of job and family.
"Thanks to the generosity of Carol Lavell, her family, and friends, we are pleased to provide this financial support
to adult amateurs who not only make time to further their dressage education, but who are tremendous
volunteers for their dressage clubs," said Jenny Johnson, Executive Director of The Dressage Foundation. “Without
the effort of volunteers such as these, dressage would not be alive and well in communities across the country.
They certainly deserve to have some time away to concentrate on their riding!”
Up to eleven $1,000 grants are available each year - one per United States Dressage Federation Region and two
wild card grants that can be awarded in any Region. The following Adult Amateurs were chosen as recipients from
their respective USDF Regions to receive grants for training in the 2015 calendar year.
USDF Region 1 – Eliza Temeles Slone (VA) and her horse, Aurelia, will train with James Koford. Eliza is a member of
the Charlottesville Chapter of the Virginia Dressage Association.
USDF Region 2 – Ashley Holden (KY) and her horse, Ripken, will train with Jennifer Truett. Ashley is a member of
Kentucky Dressage Association.
USDF Region 3 – Susan Price (TN) and her horse, Serenade, will train with James Koford. Susan is a member of
Crossroads Dressage and Combined Training Society.
USDF Region 3 – Nia Haynes (FL) and her horse, Mooie Zwaan, will train with Greta Wrigley. Nia is a member of
Arredondo Dressage Society.
USDF Region 4 – Melissa Ward (NE) and her horse, Wintessa, will train with Sarah Martin. Melissa is a member of
Nebraska Dressage Association.
USDF Region 7 – Margo Brown (CA) and her horse, Dolce Diva, will train with Sue Curry Schaffer. Margo is a
member of the Sonoma Chapter of the California Dressage Society.
USDF Region 7 – Susan Traynor (NV) and her horse, Ty Traynor, will train with Sarah Lockman. Susan is a member
of California Dressage Society.
USDF Region 9 – Jennifer Porter Delmer (TX) and her horse, Coles Night Hawk, will train with Lurena Bell. Jennifer
is a member of Alamo Dressage Association.
For more information about The Dressage Foundation and the Gifted Memorial Fund, visit
www.dressagefoundation.org or contact Jenny Johnson at (402) 434-8585 or jenny@dressagefoundation.org.
The Dressage Foundation
The Dressage Foundation is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, tax-exempt, donor-driven organization that is dedicated to
supporting and advancing the sport of dressage. The organization solicits contributions, appropriately allocates
the donations, and awards grants and scholarships to dressage riders of all ages and levels. For more information,
please visit www.dressagefoundation.org.
2014 VADA-CH Award Standings 11/25
Schooling Division
Level
Rider
Horse
Avg. %
Vol.
Req.
Tests/
Judges
Intro
Susan Ellis
Touch the Magic
69.53
Yes
6/3
Training
Carla Scarmazzi
CR Cayenne Pepper
65.795
Yes
4/3
Elizabeth
Gathright
Maki
62.6
Yes
4/4
Carla Scarmazzi
RS Royal Edition
70.04
Yes
4/3
Sherri Booye
MC Endless Echo
69.943
Yes
7/3
Carla Scarmazzi
CR Ice Storm
66.499
Yes
4/2
Sherri Booye
CR Ice storm
62.413
Yes
5/3
Avg. %
Vol.
Req.
Tests/
First
Recognized Division
Level
Rider
Horse
Judges
Sarah Kern
Enkeur NPF
69.606
Yes
11/9
Kim Schmidt
Lydia II
67.726
Yes
5/3
Sherri Booye
MC Endless Echo
64.351
Yes
13/11
Catherine
Sutton
Buckthorne
61.582
Yes
5/3
April Schultz
CCS Tinuvel
67.298
Yes
7/6
April Schultz
Peony v Falkenhorst
66.613
Yes
6/7
April Schultz
Halifax Middelsom
64.405
Yes
5/6
Eliza Slone
Aurelia
64.399
Yes
8/5
Int. A & B
Kim Schmidt
Cash Advance
62.452
Yes
3/3
Grand Prix
Kim Schmidt
Portobello
60.167
Yes
3/3
MFS/ Third
Susan Ralston
Gabriel
64.256
Yes
3/3
First
Third
Fourth
These are the final scores for awards.
Please check your scores and let me know if there are any corrections.
JANUARY 2015
NEWSLETTER
CARTER BASS
USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medalist
Dressage Instruction through FEI
Breeder of Top Quality Warmbloods
USEF Judge: “S” Dressage – “R” DSHB
Sport Horse Evaluation
Kirkford Farm
1715 Merriefields Lane
Ruckersville, VA 22968
Phone: (434) 978 1287
Cell: (434) 962 5008
Email: hafpas@aol.com
Nancy Lowey
Orange, Va
540.672.3454
nlowey@rocketmail.com
USEF ‘R’ Dressage Judge
USEF ‘r’ Dressage Technical Delegate
Clinics, Events, Pony Club Rallies,4-H shows, lessons.
USEF Bronze, Silver, Gold Medalist
Upcoming Monthly VADA-CH Board/Membership Meetings
January – No Meeting Scheduled
Monday, February 9th, 7:00 PM
Conference Call
Monday, March 9th, 7:00 PM
Conference Call
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JANUARY 2015
NEWSLETTER
VADA December 10, 2014
Board Meeting Minutes
Submitted by Alison Douglas
Conference Call Meeting Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 8:01pm.
Attendance: Present on the call were Alison Head (NOVA), Nancy Lowey
(Cville), Meredith McGrath (SWVADA), Jessie Ginsburg (NOVA), Sheli King
(NOVA), Diane Boyd (NOVA), Alison Douglas (Central), Anne Draine
(Central), Angela Stanaway (NE), Alison Thompson (F’burg), Judith HarrounLord (ShenVADA), Tina Longaker (C’ville), Sherri Booye (C’ville), Tracey
Smith-Oliver (SWVADA), Becky Paquet (NE)
Motion: Sheli King made a motion that we approve the minutes from the
November board meeting. The motion was seconded by Nancy Lowey and was
passed unanimously.
Treasurer: Jessie gave her Treasurer’s report, stating that we had a total of
$177K. However, there are still checks clearing from the fall show and there will
be banquet expenses working against that amount.
BLM Report: We made approximately $25K in profit from the show. Alison
Douglas made a motion that was seconded by Anne Draine that VADA round up
the donations to FOHA to $800. That, combined with the $200 donated by Sheli
and Kem, bring up the total funds raised to $1000. Dianne reported there was
discussion at the USDF convention regarding pushing the date up for the national
show, which, in turn, would affect our fall show and the licensed show schedule
in general. Our dates for 2016 will be October 13th thru 16th and will not be
affected.
Awards for Banquet: The board has decided on the awards. The motion was
made by Alison Head and seconded by Alison Thompson and passed
unanimously.
Chapter Challenge: The board has decided on the awards. The motion was
made by Alison Head and seconded by Alison Thompson and passed
unanimously.
VHC Donation Options: Preliminary discussions were held and the matter was
tabled until the February meeting.
Meeting Adjourned: 9:09 pm.
Next Meeting: Sunday, February 8th- 10 am Boar’s Head Inn, Charlottesville.
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JANUARY 2015
NEWSLETTER
VADA
Annual Awards Banquet
Sunday, February 8th, 2015
Boar’s Head Inn – Grand Ballroom
Charlottesville, VA 800-476-1988
Reception starts at 11 am in the Grand Ballroom with buffet lunch beginning at noon
$30 per person
Banquet reservations must be received by February 1st, 2015
For more information and a complete list of awards, check out the website: http://www.virginiadressage.org/
Name(s) of Attendees
__________________________________________________________________________
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Contact Address
__________________________________________________________________________
Contact Phone/Email __________________________________________________________________________
(important in case of inclement weather)
Total Number of People _______
X $30 each = Amount Enclosed $___________________________________
Interested in volunteering at the banquet?
Send your check and reservation form to:
YES / NO
Make checks payable to VADA
Alison Douglas
11909 Halcyon Way
Prince George, VA 23875
(804) 339-7495 Cell
We would like chapters to bring small giveaway items to use as door prizes. We will still have the regular silent
auction. The form is on the website. Please fill it out and bring it with your item(s) or email me the information
before hand.
Entrees on the Buffet: Roasted Breast of Chicken Dijonnaise with Fried Onions
Baked Salmon with Saffron-Pernod Sauce
Vegetable Napoleon (vegetarian entrée)
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JANUARY 2015
NEWSLETTER
Directions to Boar’s Head Inn:
Grand Ballroom
200 Ednam Drive
Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
From the North
Travel Route 29 South into Charlottesville. Exit onto the Route 250 West bypass
(Lynchburg, Staunton,Richmond). Travel to the third exit, Route 250 West. At the traffic
light, turn left onto Route 250 West and drive for one mile. Turn left onto Ednam Drive at
the third stoplight. The entrance to the resort will be on your left.
From the South
Travel Route 29 North to Charlottesville. Pass under the I-64 junction, continue for 1.5
miles and take the exit for Route 250 West. Turn left onto Route 250 West and drive for
one mile. Turn left onto Ednam Drive at the fourth stoplight. The entrance to the resort
will be on your left.
From the East or West
Travel I-64 to Exit 118-B (Charlottesville, Culpeper). Continue for 1.5 miles and take the
exit for Route 250 West. Turn left onto Route 250 West and drive for one mile. Turn left
onto Ednam Drive at the fourth stoplight. The entrance to the resort will be on your left.
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VADACC Year End Celebration
"VIVA LA VOLUNTEER!"
Saturday, January 17, 2015 • 6:30pm Silent Auction, 7pm Dinner
Belmont Recreation Center, 1600 Hilliard Road, Henrico, VA 23228
*FUN FOR EVERYONE!!!! Come celebrate the unsung heroes who make
things happen! There will be guest speakers, silent auction, raffle, year end
awards and more!*
NEW THIS YEAR: VADACC Posterpalooza sponsored by Titan’s Run Farm:
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Create your poster – any theme related to the dressage horse
Individual, group or barn, any size poster to be displayed during the Banquet
Bring with to Banquet, no RSVP needed for Posterpalooza
Winner chosen by banquet attendees, one vote per person
Prizes for Win, Place and Show
Favorites will be displayed in a place of honor at the 2015 Dressage at the
Meadow show
Featuring another award winning dinner by Chef Adam Schumm!
Cost: $19 Adults, $12 Children under 12.
Please RSVP with payment by 1/13/15 to:
Amanda Harper, 11424 Boydton Plank Road, Dinwiddie, VA 23841
Email questions to: titansrunfarm@comcast.net
Name:_________________________________ No. of Guests:________________
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Virginia Dressage Association, Charlottesville Chapter
SELECT A MEMBERSHIP
MEMBER INFO
2015 MEMBERSHIP FORM
Membership runs from December 1 through November 30
VADA is a USDF Group Membership Organization and all members are automatically USDF Group Members
Name: ____________________________________(First, Last, Middle Init) Home Phone: ___________________________
Address: ______________________________________________
Work Phone: ____________________________
City, State, Zip: _________________________________________
E-Mail Address: __________________________
Membership Type (check one):
Cell Phone:
_______ Renewal
_______ New
_____ Senior $50 (Over 18)
_____ Junior
___________________________
_____ Family $60 (2 Members)
$45 (18 and younger)
Date of Birth: _____________
_____ Group $50 - 1st group member; $26 for each additional member.
_____ Family $80 (3 Members)
_____ Family $26 (each additional Family Member)
(5 or more in a group for Schools, 4-H, Pony Club, etc.)
(Family can include a farm’s working student)
_____ Affiliate $20 - Primary Chapter: ________________________
A person who belongs to another chapter and wishes to be affiliated with VADA-CH.
SIGNUP BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2015 AND RECEIVE A $5 DISCOUNT ON THE TOTAL MEMBERSHIP COST
I join VADA-CH in their activities and programs totally at my own risk. I understand that neither VADA, its chapters, nor individual
Board Members (of the chapter or VADA) accept responsibility for accidents, damage, injury, or illness to horses, riders, owners,
spectators, or any persons or property. REMEMBER TO SIGN, AND GIVE US YOR USDF NUMBER BELOW!
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES AND ADDITIONAL NAMES: Please indicate birthdates of juniors and provide USDF No(s) required by USDF.
Print Name:
Junior’s DOB:
USDF No:
Signature:
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PLEASE BE SURE TO PROVIDE ALL INFORMATION SO WE CAN GIVE ACCURATE DATA TO USDF
VOLUNTEER
NEWSLETTER WILL BE EMAILED. IF YOU WANT A PAPER VERSION, THERE IS A $15 PER YEAR CHARGE FOR PRINTING AND MAILING A PAPER COPY.
Volunteer Information: Please indicate your areas of interest.
_____ Show Manager
_____ Show Program
_____ Clinics
_____ Show Secretary
_____ Show Runner
_____ Newsletter
_____ Show Scribe
_____ Awards
_____ Board Member/Officer
_____ Show Scoring
_____ Other: Please describe ___________________________________________
Please complete this form and mail it with a check payable to VADA-CH to:
Sherri Booye, 721 Lake Road, Troy, VA 22974
VADA - CHARLOTTESVILLE CHAPTER
2015 VOLUNTEER HOURS FORM
Name:
Volunteer Activity:
Number of Hours:
Date Performed:
Approval Signature:
Date:
Please indicate whether hours are for (can split hours between these two
choices):
End of year awards credit: No. of Hours
Scholarship Volunteer Requirement: No. of Hours
VADA - CHARLOTTESVILLE CHAPTER
SCHOLARSHIP RULES FOR 2015 and BEYOND
Scholarships must be authorized annually at the December or January Chapter meeting to
ensure adequate funding availability. The amount and the number of scholarships to be
offered will also be established at that time. The number and value of the scholarships
will be published no later than the February newsletter and will be posted on the Chapter
web site.
The rules for the scholarships are as follows:
In order to qualify for a scholarship, applicants must have completed a minimum of 8
hours of volunteer service for the Chapter separate from the volunteer hours performed
for year-end awards. At least 4 hours of the 8 hours must be performed at the Chapter’s
licensed show in the same year as the Scholarship awards. The remaining 4 hours can be
performed at the licensed show, or at any other VADA-CH activity for which credit is
given by the Chapter. Any of the hours of volunteer service performed in excess of the
hours performed at the licensed show in order to reach the total of 8 hours can be
performed at any time during the one year period beginning on August 26th of each year
and ending August 25th of the following year. (Thus, for the scholarships awarded in
September, 2015, the volunteer hours not performed at the 2015 licensed show can be
performed at any VADA-CH volunteer activity beginning August 26, 2014 through
August 25, 2015.)
These volunteer hours are separate from and in addition to the 4 hours of Volunteer
service that are required to qualify for end of year Chapter Awards. Volunteer hours
must be reported using the volunteer hours report form. This form is available on the
Chapter web site or from Chapter officers. This volunteer hours report should be sent to
the person running the awards program, the identity of such person is available on the
Chapter web site, and must be received by August 15 each year for the scholarship to
awarded at the Chapter meeting in September of each year.
The winners of the scholarships are required to write an article for the Chapter newsletter
detailing the use to which the scholarship was put and the experiences of the winner in
the use of the scholarship. The article must be submitted to the newsletter editor within
60 days of the completion of the use of the scholarship. If a scholarship recipient does
not submit the required article; they will be barred from future scholarships awards.
The winners of the scholarship must use the scholarship within 1 calendar year of the
date of the drawing for the scholarship or the scholarship shall be forfeited, unless an
extension is granted by the Board of Directors by a majority vote.
If financially able, the Chapter will award 3 scholarships per year. One scholarship shall
be available for award to Chapter members who have not shown above Third Level. The
second scholarship shall be available for award to Chapter members who have shown at
Fourth Level and above. Depending on the level of participation in the scholarship
drawing, the third scholarship will be drawn for the level of riders with the most
applicants that year. Thus, if there are 4 applicants for 4th and above and 10 for 3rd and below,
the third scholarship drawing would come from the Third and below pool.)
All current Chapter members are eligible for the scholarships, whether they ride or not.
If a non-rider who has met the volunteer requirements wins a scholarship, they may give
the award to another current Chapter member if they so desire. The winner of the
scholarship will remain liable for writing the newsletter article, but it can be written by
the actual user of the scholarship on behalf of the non-rider winner.
The scholarship may be used by the winner to pay all or part of the cost of a clinic(s),
lesson(s), the USDF convention, educational videos, or whatever other equestrian activity
they elect to pursue to further their dressage education. The winner does not have to use
the scholarship at the level for which they were awarded the scholarship. Thus, a rider
that is at Third Level or below desires to take a clinic to help them to move up to Fourth
Level or above, they may do so. Similarly, a rider at Fourth Level or above may use the
scholarship to attend a clinic or lesson at a lower level, for example if they have a young
horse they are trying to bring along.
In order to obtain a scholarship, current Chapter members must first submit their names
to the Chapter President or other designee as stated on the application form, by August
25th of each year indicating which scholarship are applying for, i.e., Third Level and
below or Fourth Level and above. The application form will be available on the Chapter
web site and will be published periodically in the Chapter newsletter. To be considered a
current chapter member, the submitting rider must have paid their dues for the
membership year in which the scholarship is awarded by the date they apply for the
scholarship. (I.e., for an award to be drawn at the 2015 Chapter meeting the rider must
have paid their 2014 dues by August 25, 2015.)
Winners of scholarships in a given calendar year are not eligible for a scholarship for the
next calendar year.
A random drawing will be conducted at the September chapter meeting. The winners of
the Scholarships will be presented with a Certificate that they can submit to the Chapter
Treasurer to obtain their scholarship award payment when they need to pay for their
scholarship activity. The winner must state with their submission of the Certificate what
activity for which they will use the scholarship money so that the Chapter can keep track
of the types of activities for which the money is being used.
The applying members who have met the volunteer requirements will be segregated into
the Third Level and below member group and the Fourth Level and above member
group. The names of the applicants from a group will be put into a container for the
drawing of the winner of a group.
VADA - CHARLOTTESVILLE CHAPTER
RULES FOR ANNUAL CHAPTER AWARDS
The following system shall be used by the Board to determine award recipients:
a. Levels.
The applicable levels are listed below in the description for the Schooling and Breed-Restricted Division and
the Open Licensed Division. Riders may submit scores for more than one level and/or division, but they
must fulfill all requirements for each level entered. If the rider submits for two levels with the same horse,
the levels must be successive. There will not be separate brackets for juniors and seniors.
b. Award Period.
The award period runs from December 1 to the following November 30.
c. Submission of Scores.
Scores must be submitted to the Chapter Awards Coordinator within 30 days of the date of a show. A
different reporting scheme may be used for a particular awards year if it is agreed to in advance by the
Board and publicized early in the competition year in the newsletter.
For the submission of scores, the applicant can submit the scores from a show to the awards director in an
email. The email can either have an attached spreadsheet or the listing can be done in the email itself. The
information must include name and date(s) of the show, horse and rider names, and information on the
class(es) ridden including – test name and level, judge’s name for each class, and the raw score and
percentage score from the class. Alternatively, you can print out the results from the USEF or USDF website
and attach a copy to your email. No score below 50% will be accepted. The Chapter reserves the right to ask
for copies of the actual tests.
d. Volunteer Requirement
In order to be eligible for year-end awards, the rider must fulfill the volunteer requirement established for
the Chapter. The annual volunteer requirement will be established by the Board at the November,
December, or January meeting and published in the first newsletter published/posted after the
requirements are established.
e. Schooling and Licensed Breed-Restricted Division:
1. Levels for which Awards may be Earned
Introductory through 4th Level
2. Required Number of Scores
Four scores from any dressage schooling shows sponsored or sanctioned by any VADA
chapter or from any licensed breed-restricted show are required (such as a Morgan or
Andalusian, or Arabian licensed show). The four scores must be from at least two (2)
different judges. All scores must be from the same level (i.e., all from First Level), with the
same rider and horse, but must include scores from at least two different tests of that level.
The four scores submitted (for the same rider/horse/level/division) will be
averaged for the final score. For the Introductory Level, since no awards are
given in the licensed division at this level, any scores earned at the
Introductory Level at an open or breed-restricted licensed show may be
applied to the requisite scores needed for the schooling show Introductory
level division awards. In addition, the scores from the Adult Amateur and
Junior Team Championships, since they cannot be used for the licensed show
division, may be used for the schooling/licensed breed-restricted division also.
The Board, at its discretion, may determine that due to unusual weather events or other
unusual circumstances which resulted in multiple schooling show cancellations or
postponements, a waiver of part of the requirements for an award in the schooling show
program may be merited for a given awards year. Such determination shall be made by a
majority vote of the Board.
f. Open Licensed Division:
1. Levels for which Awards may be Earned
Training Level through Grand Prix, USDF Freestyle, FEI Freestyle
2. Required Number of Scores
Scores can be from any licensed dressage show authorized by the USEF or USDF (excluding
any shows that are breed-restricted, such as Arabian and part Arabian, Morgan, Andalusian,
or Quarter Horse breed only.) All scores must be from the same level, with the same rider
and horse. Scores from Championship classes will be accepted, with the scores of the
multiple judges averaged and the average counting as one score.
For USDF levels (Training through Fourth), five (5) scores are required from at least three
different judges, and at least one of the scores must be from either the second-to-highest
or the highest test of the level. (Training 2 or 3, First 2 or 3 , Second 2 or 3, Third 2 or 3, or
Fourth 2 or 3.) If the rider and horse have not earned at least one of their scores at the
highest or next-to-highest test of the level, they will not qualify for a year end award at that
level.
For FEI levels, FEI freestyles, and USDF freestyles, three (3) scores from at least two different
judges are required
3. How Score are Tabulated
For USDF levels (Training through Fourth Level), the five (5) scores submitted (for the same
rider/horse/division) will be averaged for the final score.
For USDF freestyles, FEI levels and FEI freestyles, the three (3) scores submitted (for the same
rider/horse/division) will be averaged for the final score.
Virginia Dressage Association CHARLOTTESVILLE Chapter
http://www.vadach.org/
Registered Arabian/Half Arabian/Anglo Arabian 2015 Year End Award
VADA-CH members who own and ride a registered Arabian/Half Arabian/Anglo Arabian and
who have current registration papers for their horse with the Arabian Horse Association, Half
Arabian Horse Association, or Anglo Arabian Horse Association, have the opportunity to
receive a Year End Award from VADA-CH, specifically for Arabian/Half Arabian/Anglo Arabian
Champion and Reserve Champion. This award is sponsored by current VAHA-CH members.
·
Scores must be earned from the current competition year
(December 1st through November 30th of the respective year))
·
A minimum of four (4) volunteer hours with VADA-CH. See the web site for a list of activities that can
qualify.
·
Champion and Reserve Champion Awards will be given to the rider and horse combination with the
highest average score at any level. (Intro and Freestyle scores shall not be included in the scores
average.) Scores from Open, Adult Amateur, and Junior are COMBINED as are schooling and Licensed
shows
·
One (1) score must be from a VADA-CH organized Show or if the member volunteers for 4 or more hours
at a VADA-CH organized show rather than riding, then the ride score requirement from a VADA-CH show
is waived. See http://www.vadach.org/ for the available shows. Tests must be judged by a USEF
recognized judge” L” graduate or above. Five (5) scores must be submitted, one (1) of which must be
from the highest test of that level, and one (1) of which must be from a VADA-CH schooling or rated show
unless the above described waiver applies. Scores from both schooling shows and licensed shows will
count in the average. The average of the 5 scores will be used to determine the final score placing.
Send completed packet by December 8. A complete packet includes:
1. Copy of VAHA-CH membership card for both owner/rider
2. USDF printout or copies of the tests (5 scores)
3. Completed volunteer form (4 hours-VAHA-CH and if requesting waiver from VADA-CH ride
requirement a volunteer form for a VADA-CH organized show)
4. Registration papers (AHA, IAHA, Anglo)
Send to: Sherri Booye, 721 Lake Rd, Troy, VA 22974 nizra@earthlink.net
You will receive verification that your completed awards packet has been received.
JANUARY 2015
NEWSLETTER
2015 EVENT CALENDAR
Month
Date
Day / Time
Event
Feb
8
Sun
11 AM
VADA Annual Awards Banquet
Boar’s Head Inn – Grand Ballroom
Charlottesville, VA
Feb
9
Mon
7 PM
VADA-CH Board/Membership Meeting
Conference Call
Feb
21
Sat
6:30 PM
VADA-CH Annual Awards Potluck Dinner
Lee Scott’s Home
Charlottesville, VA
Mar
9
Mon
7 PM
VADA-CH Board/Membership Meeting
Conference Call
Apr
11
Sat
VADA-CH Schooling Show
Cedar Creek Stables
Pastures, VA
Aug
8-9
Sat - Sun
VADA-CH Summer Dressage
Commonwealth Park, VA
Happy Riding in
the New year !
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VADA-CH NEWSLETTER
ADVERTISING RATES
CLASSIFIEDS
Full Page $15/ issue
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HORSES
Cedar Creek Stables offers the following nice
young horses.
CCS Lobelia, reg 4 yrs old Knabstrupper mare,
15.2 but very solid, started under saddle, WTC,
trail rides, super mover, has a lot of ability and
a super easy mind. Solid chestnut (no spots).
$7,500 ono.
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$100/ year
¼ Page
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$75/ year
Business Card
$5/ issue
$50/ year
Classified $5/ issue
$50/ year
VADA-CH Members can run classifieds and business card ads
free of charge.
CCS Paraigin, reg 5 yr Knabstrupper mare, 15.2,
bay with suppressed spots, (that means only a
few spots), super mover, very athletic, easy to
ride, a really nice kind mare. $7,500 ono.
Ads will run for 2 months and must be renewed.
All ads must be in .jpg format.
CCS Seska, reg Akhal Teke sport horse (dam is
an Oldenburg), 15.1, 4 yrs, solid bay, easy going
solid little mare, with a super mind and easy to
ride. Good mover, super jumper. $7,500 ono
th
Send ad to Laura@RespiteFarm.com before the 25 of each
month.
Make checks payable to VADA-CH
And mail to:
Tina Longaker
8246 Open Gate Rd
Gordonsville, VA 22942.
We have other young horses started and
unstarted. Some are very fancy. All are
correctly handled and well fed and cared for.
Will be nice sane, sound athletes.
Ads will not be run
until payment is received.
www.Cedarcreekstables.us
or www.Knabstruppers4usa.com
FREE
CLASSIFIEDS &
BUSINESS CARD ADS
for Current Members.
Remember to
renew your membership.
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