September 2103 Newsletter

BITS AND PIECES
Dressage in the Wine Country 2013
is coming together
on September 7. Hard to believe this event has been going since 1982
when Joan Rawson came up with the idea to combine horses and wine
in a fundraising event for the SCDS at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds
with roughly 600 people attending. As they say the rest is history. The
event has grown and expanded to become a much anticipated event for
the community. We are expecting 2 to 3000 people to attend this
year. Check out the website, http://www.winecountrydressage.org/
and like us on Facebook.
This year we are looking forward to a larger expanded trade fair , to
include local horse related vendors, with Contact Saddles being one of
the big sponsors. We are stepping outside the box and including more
Bounty of the County, with food & beverage vendors, demonstrations, a
local Farrier contest, flowers, plants and music. The wineries are starting to line up to pour for the tasting. Entertainment is looking very exciting with a Jousting demonstration, complete with knights in shining armor and a four in hand combined driving team. Quadrille, freestyle, grand prix, drill team, side saddle rides will make for a very enjoyable evening of entertainment.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED !
As always, we welcome anyone
interested in helping, volunteering, supporting or donating to this
fabulous event.
You can contact Judy McHerron,
707-431-2920 or
eqwine@sonic.net
Get involved. Let’s make this the
best DWC ever!
Get your own private box at
Dressage in
the fabulous “
the Wine Country” for a
special price of $500! Includes
ten seats and a fabulous view!
In This Issue

Schedule of Events for
Dressage in the Wine
Country

Local Equestrienne
becomes an FEI 5* Judge !

Upcoming Clincs!

Local Riders Rock !

Awards Gala
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Local Success Story !
Our own Lilo Fore has been awarded the prestigious status
of FEI 5* Judge! Of the nine recent promotions, Lilo is the
only one from USA. Only 5* judges are permitted to officiate
FEI World Cup Dressage Finals, Grand Prix-level FEI championships, FEI World Equestrian Games and Oympic and
Paralympic Games. Five-star status is the FEI’s highest
ranking for judges. Congratulations Lilo!
(And do remember that she will be our 2014 “Shelly
Show” Judge.)
“The Divas” Dazzle …. High Scores at Woodside
Show !
Margo Brown recently showed her lovely mare Dolce Diva at the
RAAC Show in Woodside and placed sixth in Training Level out
of a very large number of entries. Her excellent scores were
63.226% and First Level was 65.968 and 72.437 . She was all
smiles during her victory ride. Congratulations Margo!
Also congratulations to Pauline Muntzer, who won First at RAAC
in both Training and 1st Level ! She rode “Floriana” in Training
Level for a score of 74.200% !! Look for a special feature about
Pauline and her amazing accomplishments in our next issue!
New Horse for Susan Reinecke of Renaissance
Farm Sue is excited about her
recent acquisition of a stunning
young pinto American Saddlebred
as her new upcoming star. Very
smart and a stylish looker, “Taxi” is
enjoying his lessons, and is already
learning some “smooth moves” ! We
wish them well on their wonderful
adventure together ! Grand Prix
here they come !
Pilates for the Equestrian
Jan Cosentino-Scancarello
Certified Pilates Instructor
Preferred Alignment Studio
109 Powell St.
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 217-5601
E-mail ginaanddax@yahoo.com
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Strengthen your core for better posture
in
the saddle.
Control and create collection with
stronger abdominals.
Greater hip strength creates a deeper
seat.
Better bend and leg aids with stronger
legs.
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September 7, 2013
Presented by the Sonoma Chapter of the California Dressage, a nonprofit educational organization
Gates open at 1:00pm
1:00 - 7:00 Trade Faire
4:00 -6:00 Wine Tasting
6:30 - 7:00 - Demonstrations
7:00 Evening performance
Demonstrations
Driving Demonstration
Equi-Ed Wounded American Veterans Equestrian (WAVE) Project
Jan Kahdeman and Michelle Davis
Western Dressage Demonstration by Campana Ranch Training
Stables
Sher Bell Boatman
Evening Performances
Jousting by La Compagnia del Cavallo
Ladies’ Side Saddle with Erika Jansson
Thanks to Kari Ontko
National Anthem by Cantiamo Sonoma for a beautiful logo
for the 2013 Event!
Presentation of the Flag by the Painted
Ladies Rodeo Performers
Combined Driving by Frank & Marlies Leutz
Anyone who is interested in
becoming part of the Board for
Sonoma Chapter for the next
term please contact the members of the Nominating Committee, Beverly Chambers at
707.823-6403, or Hester
Zoutendijk 707 838-7366 (email
hesterariel@aol.com). The current Board Members” term will
be up at the end of 2013, and
there will be some vacancies on
the Board, including Treasurer
and Jr-YR Co-ordinator.
The Grand Quadrille
Allison Mathy, Lorna Goode, Carlos Carneiro, Timothy Keeling,
Carolyn Carroll, and Katy Sommers
FEI Young Rider freestyle with Jaclyn Pepper
Despicable Me, A Grand Prix Freestyle with Chelsey Sibley
Finale
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Annual Awards Gala a Fabulous Success!
The AWARDS GALA was a fabulous success again this year, with over 60
happy winers and diners....if you missed it this year, don't next time! We
had rare sightings of friends such as Alice Simpson (aka "The Cat Doctor")
of Santa Rosa, who is also a driver and rider par excellence... Hester
Zoutendijk was the fashion hit of the evening in lace jeans, Kathy Carrick
elegant as ever, Tracy Underwood dashing in retro and Sue Reinecke
dressed as a tall lampshade...anyway, you had to be there. The food was
good and the bubbly flowed...see you next year!
Photos for Awards Gala by:
Catherine Whitcombe
Sonoma Chapter Board Members top left to right: Gwen Kilcherr, Ursula
Worthen, Bev Chambers Margo Brown, Katie Kunde. Front row left to right
Tracy Underwood, Karen Indindoli, Sue Reinecke. Not pictured, Kim Dupois.
Prints to keep or for a gift idea:contact
Catherine at:
catherinewhitcombe@mac.com
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“ Clinic Corner “
Classy Classifieds
For Sale: Passier Optimum 17 1/2” . Ridden in
less than 10 times. Beautiful condition. Asking
$2795. email Corrie at:
janssen.corrie@gmail.com or call (405) 269-0435
For sale: SDL (Sheryl D. Lemke) Dressage
saddle. 18” deluxe with buffalo leather, very comfortable for rider and gives better grip and connection with the horse. Tree size is no.3 which is
a medium, it is wool flocked so it can be adjusted
to your horse and it has V billets. Asking $1200,
this is a very nice saddle that retails for more than
double my asking price. Kylie: 707-889-0824
W.W. all aluminum older 2 horse slant-load, front
tack room and removable tack compartment in
back. Will last a long time! Even has aluminum
floor! Med. Height. $3500 OBO. 707 433-1288.
Erika Jansson also holds riding clinics every Wednesday
afternoon at Renaissance Farm in Healdsburg.
Contact her for details.
Lilo Fore will be holding clinics at her farm
“Sporthorse America”.
Presenting: Conrad Schumacher Oct.18-20
Stephan Kiesewetter Nov.15-17
Hester Zoutendijk
United States Dressage Federation
Certified Instructor.
Lessons & training.
hesterariel@aol.com
707 838 7366
Auditors welcome for small fee.
Contact Lilo for riding times at: lilo.fore@comcast.net
For Sale
“Prestige”
Dressage Saddle
Black, 16” wide tree
curved shape, suitable
for round, short-backed
horse or medium pony.
Hard to find!
707.433.1288
707.838.7366
email: hesterariel@aol.com
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2013 Board Contacts
Chair - Tracy Underwood - 707-975-2097 email
Co-Chair - Susan Reinecke - 707-433-1288 email
Hot News from Santa Rosa Equestrian Center!
CDS Northern Adult Amateur clinic September 14-15 with Sabine Shut-Kery! Auditing is
FREE for CDS members!! Santa Rosa Equestrian Center 3184 Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa,
CA. For more information contact Tracy Underwood (707) 975-2097.
Santa Rosa Equestrian Center’s Schooling
Shows:
Secretary - Kim Dupuis 707- 433-0976 email
Treasurer- Karen Indindoli - 707-823-0872 email
Volunteer/Membership Coordinator - Beverly Chambers
707-823-6403 email
Sonoma Chapter CDS
1100 Milk Barn Rd
Healdsburg CA 95448
Also, advertising here is a
great way for you get exposure. Check inside this
Issue for rates.
Send news etc to:
Education - Katie Kunde 707-953-2979 email
YR/JR Newsletter - Susan Reinecke - 707-433-1288 email
Dressage Sunday, September 1
Jumper Sunday, September 2 9
newsletter will be published
in December. Be sure to get
all news articles, ads, clinics, Show dates and events
to us in time.
Hospitality - Gwen Kilchher - 707-527-6177 email
Webmaster - Margo Brown- 707-573-1183 email
Combined Test & Dressage Sunday,
October 13
Contact Us : The next
Capital Fundraising Coordinator -
Sue Reinecke 433-1288
susanreinecke@yahoo.com
catherinewhitombe@mac.com
Visit us on the web at
www.winecountrydressage.
com
Horse Show Coordinators - Tracy Underwood -
707-975-2097 email
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