to your November 2013 Newsletter

“Striving Toward Riding Improvement and Dressage Education”
STRIDE is the Ocala, FL, Group Membership Organization (GMO) of the US Dressage Federation (USDF)
November 2013 Newsletter
President Hellena Smejda
352-351-9262
hellenas@mac.com
Immediate Past President Vickie Rollack
352-425-4000
Vickier352@aol.com
Vice President Irene Gentile
352-245-2730
pinkwoman55@aol.com
Recording Secretary Margaret Mayer
630-220-1521
mamayer02@earthlink.net
Treasurer Karen Kim, 352-591-0578
kkimfl@windstream.net
Membership Secretary Charlotte Trentelman
352-629-6729
rebelridge@aol.com
Member-At-Large Barbara Brown, 352-427-7345
Dressage1@earthlink.net
Show Secretary Sandra Trussell, 407-491-5690
LTruss7558@aol.com
Advertising Staci Sperandeo
ads@stridedressage.org
Volunteer Coordinator Irene Gentile, 352-245-2730
pinkwoman55@aol.com
Webmaster Maurice Grafe, 352-236-5848
barn@stridedressage.org
Newsletter Editor Lisa Walsh, 352-812-1262
lisawalsh@embarqmail.com
Newsletter is published on www.stridedressage.org
Facebook Administrator Loretta Lucas
(352) 854-7803 meadowlarkhill@earthlink.net
http://tinyurl.com/STRIDE-Dressage
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
11/9-10: Sat/Sun, STRIDE Biennial Driving Clinic,
CraneWood South Farm, NW 117th Street and
Highway 441, Ocala. Instructors are Olof Larrson and
Audrey Hartnett. All slots are filled but auditors are
welcome. Pleasure turnout lecture and bonfire Sat
night. Contact Margaret Mayer,
mamayer02@earthlink.net, Tel: (630) 220-1521.
11/20: Wed, 6:30pm, Ruby Tuesday, Membership
Meeting. Topic: What should STRIDE do in 2014?
Come meet other STRIDE members, have dinner,
add your ideas, suggestions.
12/18: Wed evening. 2014 Officers Election &
Membership Meeting, Topic: Holiday cheer. Location
TBA
1/11/14: Annual Awards & Volunteer Appreciation
Banquet, Ocala Golf Club on East Silver Springs Blvd.
SEND IN YOUR PHOTOS FOR BANQUET SLIDESHOW
You’ve worked hard all year. You have photos with your
trusty steed, doing what you love. Share the love with your
STRIDE peeps at the Year End Award banquet. You know
we’d love to see them! Send your favorite photos to
Hellena at hellenas@mac.com. Please use a .jpg format
with good resolution. Also, see page 9 below for special
offer of 3 free images from Palmer Photos, our show
photographer.
WANTED: BANQUET DOOR PRIZES
STRIDE hosts an annual banquet to celebrate member
accomplishments, recognize volunteers, enjoy the
company of friends and spread some holiday cheer.
Many STRIDE members donate door prizes to this cause,
out of generosity and because they care about STRIDE
and its members. Past door prizes have included blingy
whips, riding/driving lessons, beauty salon appointments,
etc. Consider donating a door prize yourself, or asking a
favorite store or supplier to do so. Contact Barbara Brown
at dressage1@earthlink.net .
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WANTED (AND NEEDED !)
NEW EDITOR AND NEW AD MANAGER
After several years of volunteer service, both Lisa
Walsh and Staci Sperandeo are resigning at the end
of 2013 as editor and ad manager, respectively.
We publish 11 issues (none in July). The newsletter
chronicles our activities and informs members of
upcoming events. Compensation: Satisfaction and
free annual membership. Interested in either
position? Contact Hellena at hellenas@mac.com.
Maxene Renner at our September show
Dibbie Dunnam (scorer par excellence) and Charlotte
Trentelman ( “Witchy” judge) with friend at Oct Halloween show
See October show results on page 4
Never too young– Olivia – Katie Walker’s daughter
Firewoman at October Halloween costume class
Katie Walker (“Mom”) on Bonnie at September show
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2014 STRIDE Schooling Shows
First Sundays in March, April, May
& last Sundays in Sept, October
STRIDE shows are fun, low-key, family- and budget-friendly events
for amateurs, juniors and pros. The Florida Horse Park is beautiful.
We have great judges. Best of all: Great competitors. Shown are
Lonni and Scott Bechen, with Admiral Buckee (TB) in September.
CALL FOR GOLDEN OATS ESSAY
ABOUT THAT SPECIAL HORSE IN YOUR LIFE
STRIDE member Joyce Boggs founded the
Golden Oats Award several years ago to honor
the special horses in our lives. Entrants submit
an essay of no more than 500 words (plus jpg photo
if you like)about a horse in their lives that held, or
holds great significance for them. Entries are due
by Dec 15 to Editor Lisa Walsh,
lisawalsh@embarqmail.com, or mail to: LisaWalsh,
11450 SE 53rd Court, Belleview, FL 34420. All essays
will be published in the newsletter. The winning essay
will be selected by the STRIDE Board of Directors,
and the $50 prize presented at the Jan 11 banquet.
VOLUNTEERED AT OUR SHOWS THIS YEAR?
YOU COULD WIN A FREE 2014 SHOW SEASON
STRIDE members or family MEMBERS who
volunteered at STRIDE shows this year will be entered
into a drawing for a free show season next year (one
entry for each show volunteered). Not all volunteers
may know that they should have signed into the
official "Angel" record book in the show office. Here
are the names we have on record. If you were at a
show and volunteered and we do not have your
name or dates, please send an email to
hellenas@mac.com.
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RESULTS OF STRIDE SCHOOLING
SHOW V - OCTOBER 27, 2013
Novice Horse - Intro A Walk-Trot (Open) (C) Trentelman, S
1
Tricia Estes
Ruby
70.938%
2
Heather Stalker
Dragon's Lair Crusader
69.688%
3
Colleen Cohill
Hotshot
68.438%
4
Mimi Leggett
Reynolds Aluminum
64.688%
5
Mary Beth Gokee Calamity Jane
63.750%
Novice Horse - Intro B Walk-Trot (Open) (C) Swan, L
1
Colleen Cohill
Hotshot
2
Kate Lenington
Royal Double Trouble
3
Tricia Estes
Ruby
4
Mimi Leggett
Reynolds Aluminum
5
Mary Beth Gokee Calamity Jane
78.438%
72.188%
70.938%
68.750%
67.188%
Novice Rider - Intro A Walk-Trot (Jr/Adult Amateur) (C) Swan, L
1
Hannah Nicole Kidd Hollywood
64.375%
2
Maggie Banas
Buck
63.750%
3
Eva Alcorn
Koklamoo
55.000%
Novice Rider - Intro B Walk-Trot (Jr/Adult Amateur) (C) Swan, L
1
Maggie Banas
Buck
65.625%
2
Hannah Nicole Kidd
Hollywood
58.125%
Introductory A (Open) (C) Swan, L
1
Brette Twardosky Silver Brooke
52.500%
Introductory B (Open) (C) Swan, L
1
Lila Stewart
Skippy Jon Jones (P)
2
Brette Twardosky Silver Brooke
65.625%
55.000%
Introductory C Walk-Trot-Canter (Open) (C) Swan, L
1
Lila Stewart
Skippy Jon Jones (P)
68.250%
Training Level Test 1 (Jr/Adult Amateur) (C) Swan, L
1
Lonni Bechen
Admiral Buckee
2
Heather Gram
Woodrow G.S.
3
Maxene Renner Ballinvella's Black & Tan
4
Heather Stalker
Dragon's Lair Crusader
66.042%
65.417%
61.875%
61.667%
Training Level Test 2 (Jr/Adult Amateur) (C) Trentelman, S
1
Valerie Whitaker Jigsaw
65.000%
2
Mary Barber M.D. True Romance (Tiki)
61.429%
Training Level Test 3 (Jr/Adult Amateur) (C) Trentelman, S
1
Heather Stalker
RR Rockstarr
69.800%
2
Lonni Bechen
Admiral Buckee
69.600%
3
Mary Barber M.D. True Romance (Tiki)
64.200%
4
Rebecca Larkin Elation
63.800%
5
Maxene Renner Ballinvella's Black & Tan
60.800%
Training Level Test 1 (Open) (C) Trentelman, S
1
Katie Walker
Bonnie
2
Blaire Martindale Eclipse LPR
68.125%
62.917%
Training Level Test 2 (Open) (C) Trentelman, S
1
Katie Walker
Bonnie
2
Blaire Martindale Eclipse LPR
3
Jacquelyn Finlayson
BB
69.643%
65.714%
65.179%
Training Level Test 3 (Open) (C) Trentelman, S
1
Tanya Eyles
Landcruz
2
Katie Walker
Bonnie
3
Jacquelyn Finlayson
BB
70.000%
65.600%
65.000%
First Level Test 1 (Open)(C) Trentelman, S
1
Sarah Simmons
Rondine
2
Karen Wohrley
Topaz
66.724%
53.793%
First Level Test 3 (Open) (C) Trentelman, S
1
Heather Stalker
RR Rockstarr
2
Kerryann Schade She's A Lady
3
Jenifer Robinson Samee
70.323%
66.290%
57.742%
USEF Second Level Test of Choice (Open) (C) Trentelman, S
1
Laurel Grasser
Carisbrookes El Dante
63.000%
2
Carlos Mancero Boleros
61.429%
USEF Second Level Test of Choice (Adult Amateur)
(C) Trentelman, S
1
Loretta Lucas
Fariseo
2
Loretta Lucas
Fariseo
3
Jenifer Robinson Samee
4
Erica Ruygrok
Semi Cruising
68.333%
66.053%
62.857%
61.857%
USEF Third Level Test of Choice (Open) (C) Trentelman, S
1
Cathy Barnes
Fairhope Pearl
60.256%
2
Cathy Barnes
Fairhope Pearl
56.707%
USEF Third Level Test of Choice (Adult Amateur)(C) Trentelman, S
1
Kim Long
Micah
65.526%
2
Kim Long
Micah
59.878%
3
Lucretia Van Vorst Fox News
57.763%
USEF Fourth Level Test of Choice (Open) (C) Trentelman, S
1
Peter Gray
Pericles
68.500%
2
Nora Batchelder Alcacer Interagro
63.857%
3
Cathy Thomas
Mel
62.973%
4
Nora Batchelder Alcacer Interagro
62.973%
5
Birgit Ostergaard Lido
62.286%
6
Cathy Thomas
Mel
62.143%
Tanya Eyles
Bravo
60.571%
FEI Level Test of Choice Open (C) Trentelman, S
1
Abbey Farmer
Ukeegan
2
Rebecca Larkin Dominic
3
Mary Barber M.D. LJR On the Wild Side
62.237%
61.974%
55.395%
FEI Level Paraequestrian Test of Choice (C) Trentelman, S
1
Annie Floramo
Red Desert Grit
63.235%
2
Annie Floramo
Red Desert Grit
61.190%
FEI Level Test of Choice Open - Young Horse(C) Trentelman, S
1
Gunnar Ostergaard
Donzetti
71.800%
DD Training Level 1 (Horses/Ponies/VSEs) (C) Swan, L
1
Smokey Brooks
Spring Rain (VSE)
2
Albert Cotton
Just Rusty (VSE)
73.158%
68.947%
DD Training Level 2 (Horse/Pony/VSE) (C) Swan, L
1
Albert Cotton
Just Rusty (VSE)
1
Smokey Brooks
Spring Rain (VSE)
2
Gerry Auermann Whispering Marquise (H)
3
Gerry Auermann Hidaway Hill Highlander (H)
4
Sis Rose
Ozzie (VSE)
72.500%
72.500%
68.500%
62.000%
50.500%
DD Training Level 3 (Horses/Ponies/VSEs)(C) Swan, L
1
Shirlee Callahan Peppy (VSE)
59.091%
DD Training Level 3 (Horses/Ponies/VSEs)(C) Swan, L
1
Lori Garcia (Dvr) Gold Samurai
63.182%
DD Preliminary 1 (Horses/Ponies/VSEs)(C) Swan, L
1
Barbara Brown
Eynstyne (P)
65.238%
DD Preliminary 3 (Horses/Ponies/VSEs) (C) Swan, L
1
Barbara Brown
Eynstyne (P)
63.333%
DD Preliminary 4 (Horses/Ponies/VSEs)(C) Swan, L
1
Ellen Epstein
Kramer (Hrs)
79.524%
Driven Dressage Test of Choice (Horses/Ponies/VSEs)(C) Swan, L
1
Ellen Epstein
Kramer (Hrs)
81.250%
2
Laura Perla
Nickels N' Dimes (P)
65.833%
3
Lyn Brooks
Jazz (P)
59.130%
Western Dressage Intro Level Test of Choice (Open)(C) Swan, L
1
Jan Garvin
Peponitas Shot Gun
70.000%
2
Karen Cunningham Moody Sunrise 62.857%
3
Dawn Doerr
Duke
59.643%
4
Karen Cunningham Moody Sunrise 59.583%
5
Laura Meadows Minnie
47.586%
Western Dressage Intro Level Test of Choice (Open) - Part II
(C) Swan, L
1
Lorie Garcia (Dvr) Perceval
71.786%
2
Carolyn Fugit
Klonesome Dove
53.448%
Western Dressage Basic Level Test of Choice (Open)
(C) Swan, L
1
Mimi Leggett
Ram
2
Mimi Leggett
Ram
3
Glen Garnas
Snoops Enforcer
4
Laura Meadows Teena
67.941%
67.500%
66.471%
51.212%
Driven Cones W/T- 40 cm (Horse)
1
Gerry Auermann Whispering Marquise (H)
75.000%
2
Gerry Auermann Hidaway Hill Highlander (H) 70.000%
Driven Cones W/T-40 cm (P,VSE)
1
Tim Callahan
Chevy (VSE)
2
Smokey Brooks
Spring Rain (VSE)
3
Barbara Brown
Eynstyne (P)
75.000%
70.000%
67.000%
Driven Cones W-T-C-30 cm
1
Ellen Epstein
Kramer (Hrs)
2
Lyn Brooks
Jazz (P)
75.000%
70.000%
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USEF Rider Test of Choice (Open) (C) Trentelman, S
1
Hellena Smejda Lectric
71.500%
Trail - Ridden
1
Jan Garvin
Peponitas Shot Gun
2
Katie Walker
Bonnie
3
Karen Cunningham Moody Sunrise
75.000%
70.000%
67.000%
Trail - Driven
1
Barbara Brown
2
Gerry Auermann
3
Tim Callahan
4
Shirlee Callahan
5
Gerry Auermann
75.000%
70.000%
67.000%
64.000%
61.000%
Eynstyne (P)
Hidaway Hill Highlander (H)
Chevy (VSE)
Peppy (VSE)
Whispering Marquise (H)
Dressage by the Letters – Ridden W/T
1
Colleen Cohill
Hotshot
2
Maggie Banas
Buck
75.000%
70.000%
Dressage by the Letters – Ridden W/T/C
1
Katie Walker
Bonnie
75.000%
Dressage by the Letters - Driven
1
Sis Rose Ozzie (VSE)
75.000%
Costume Class – Lead Line
1
Sis Rose Luke (VSE)
1
Sis Rose General Nuisance (M)
1
Sis Rose Ozzie (VSE)
Costume Class – Driven
1
Barbara Brown
Eynstyne (P)
Costume Class - Ridden
1
Emily Alcorn
1
Colleen Cohill
1
Eva Alcorn
O'Polliana
Hotshot
Koklamoo
FOURTH LEVEL - Jr/AA/Open
Champion: Pericles, Peter Gray, 68.500%
Reserve: Alcacer Interagro, Nora Batchelder, Abbey Farmer,
62.973%
Reserve: Mel, Cathy Thomas, 62.973%
WESTERN DRESSAGE - Jr/AA/Open
Champion: Perceval,
Lorie Garcia, 71.786%
Reserve: Peponitas Shot Gun, Jan Garvin, 70.000%
DRIVEN DRESSAGE
(Awarded to 1st & 2nd highest scores at a level, when there are
at least 3 competitors)
TRAINING LEVEL - Horses, Ponies & VSEs
Champion: Spring Rain, Smokey Brooks, 73.158%
Reserve: Just Rusty, Albert Cotton, 72.500%
PRELIMINARY - Horses/Ponies/VSEs
Champion: Kramer, Ellen Epstein, 79.524%
Reserve: Eynstyne, Barbara Brown, 65.238%
INTERMEDIATE - Horses/Ponies/VSEs
Champion: Kramer, Ellen Epstein, 81.250%
Reserve: Nickels N'Dimes, Laura Perla, Jack Martin, 65.833%
DO YOU RIDE OR DRIVE A PAINT? STRIDE
SHOWS NOW QUALIFIED FOR PAC POINTS
SHOW DAY CHAMPIONSHIPS
Horse,
Rider, Owner (if different than rider), Score
HIGH SCORE OF SHOW
Rider: Hotshot, Colleen Cohill, 78.438%
Driver: Kramer, Ellen Epstein, 81.250%
RIDDEN DRESSAGE
(Awarded to 1st & 2nd highest scores at a level, when there are
at least 3 competitors)
NOVICE HORSE - Jr/AA/Open
Champion: Hotshot, Colleen Cohill, 78.438%
Reserve: Royal Double Trouble, Kate Lenington, 72.188%
INTRODUCTORY LEVEL - Jr/AA/Open
Champion: Skippy Jon Jones, Lila Stewart, 68.250%
Reserve: Silver Brooke, Brette Twardosky, 55.000%
TRAINING LEVEL
Jr/AA
Champion: RR Rockstarr, Heather Stalker, 69.800%
Reserve: Admiral Buckee, Lonni Bechen, 69.600%
Open
Champion: Landcruz, Tanya Eyles, 70.000%
Reserve: Bonnie, Katie Walker, Deborah M. Folsom, 69.643%
FIRST LEVEL - Jr/AA/Open
Champion: RR Rockstarr, Heather Stalker, 70.323%
Reserve: Rondine, Sarah Simmons, Alle Broadwell, 66.724%
SECOND LEVEL - Jr/AA/Open
Champion: Fariseo, Loretta Lucas, 68.333%
Reserve: Sammee, Jenifer Robinson, 62.857%
Thanks to new STRIDE member Jan Garvin
who filled out the paperwork for us, you
can now collect points for the American
Paint Horse Association’s Paint Alternative
Competition (PAC) program. When you
place in the event, see the show secretary
and present them with your official exhibitor report
form. Ask the official to inspect your horse's
registration papers to verify your participation on a
registered American Paint Horse. Next, ask the
official to sign the report form, which tells APHA how
you finished in the event and how many horses were
entered. Then, return the report form, along with a
show bill or schedule, to APHA within 30 days of the
event. You will also have 90 days to submit any
corrections on or to this form.
You will then receive APHA credits based upon your
placing and the number of horses you competed
against, using the same formula the association uses
to award points to exhibitors at APHA-approved
shows. (Point tabulation is outlined in the current
Official APHA Rule Book.) For more information on
PAC, email pac@apha.com, call (817) 222-6444 or
FAX (817) 222-8489.
THIRD LEVEL - Jr/AA/Open
Champion: Micah, Kim Long, 65.526%
Reserve: Fairhope Pearl, Cathy Barnes, 60.256%
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HORSES FOR SALE / LEASE
STRIDE ADVERTISING RULES and RATES
WHERE ADS APPEAR: The STRIDE e-newsletter (digital version only) is
published 11 times a year (no July) and website. Classified ads and display
ads also appear on both STRIDE websites: www.STRIDEdressage.org
(and wwwSTRIDEdressage.com for viewers with slower internet
connections).
AD DEADLINE: Payment and/or order must be received by 25th of
preceding month.
QUESTIONS: Ad Manager Staci Sperandeo, ads@STRIDEdressage.org
CLASSIFIED AD RATES
 STRIDE members: First 50 words FREE. Additional words at 5 cents
per word. Payment must accompany order for ads over 50 words.
 Non-members: 5 cents per word. Payment must accompany order.
 Renewals: Classified ads run for 2 months (see months listed in
brackets at the end of your ad). To renew, notify us by email to
ads@stridedressage.org by the 25th of the preceding month (e.g., Jan
25 for Feb issue).
DISPLAY AD RATES: Two sizes only
 Business card size (3.5" wide by 2" high): $10 per month or $100
prepaid for 11 issues (no July)
 Full page: $45 per month or pre-paid annual rate $450 prepaid
 Check must accompany order
 Complete ads must be submitted in electronic format to
ads@stridedressage.org
SPONSOR ADS: Businesses that offer STRIDE members a 10% discount
get a FREE business-card size ad. Ad must be submitted in electronic
format, and contain the words "10% Discount for STRIDE Members.”
MAIL CHECKS TO: STRIDE Ads, c/o Staci Sperandeo, PO Box 242,
Ocklawaha, FL 32183
STRIDE CLASSIFIED ADS – NOVEMBER 2013
SERVICES
Professional Body clipping, show braiding and grooming, farm and pet
sitting. Excellent references, reasonable rates. Vickie Rollack (352)
425-4000 or vickier352@aol.com. [Oct/Nov]
Saddle fitting, consultation, adjustments, flocking. Discount barn calls
for 2 or more riders. Representing Albion, Duett, L&R Kent and
Masters, Cardanel and more. flyingstar@denveronline.com Kim
303-912-8703. Get ready for the season NOW! (/Oct/Nov)
11 year old Chestnut Arabian gelding 15.1 h showing PSG. Was USEF
Region Horse of the Year at Fourth Level 2012. Very sweet.
$29,000 contact Judy Oliver at 361-4138 or Mary Barber at
mfbarber01@yahoo.com. [Oct/Nov]
EQUIPMENT, APPAREL AND TACK FOR SALE
Albion Original Comfort Dressage saddle, 18” seat, MN tree (7 ½
“between inside piping at D-rings), flap length 15”, just Re-Flocked,
Excellent Condition. $1100. Barbara Eaton 352-816-2274 [Oct/Nov]
A Barnsby & Sons dressage saddle. Made in England, 17 1/2" seat,
medium wide tree. Two tone black & brown. Excellent condition.
$500. Email or call for more info or pictures. Linda Evans 352-4863197 levans0277@aol.com [Oct/Nov]
INSTRUCTION and TRAINING
Quality Instruction available Classical or Western Dressage, Working
Equitation, Trail ,General Horsemanship, Ground work. Humane
effective methods, reasonably priced sessions, with USDF Bronze
Medalist and lifetime versatile horse woman, discounts for Stride
members. Vickie Rollack. 352-425-4000 Vickier352@aol.com
[Oct/Nov]
Full or Part time training. Progressive, fun and lessons tailored for
classical or competitive riders. All students will find improved
timing, feel and balance from USDF Silver Kim Benson, single or
group rates. My barn or yours, call about our bio mechanics clinics!
Kim 303-912-8703 info@flyingstarstables.com (Oct.Nov)
Gentle Horse Training by Lamoyn Thorkelson, starting colts nationwide
for over 30 years. Instilling confidence and a foundation that helps
the horse to learn! Discounts to Stride Members. Your Sporthorse
specialist. Lamoyn Thorkelson lamoyn@gmail.com 303-746-7947
(Oct/Nov)
BOARDING
Wanted in S. Marion: Boarder willing to share farm chores and feeding.
Includes private paddock, box stall, use of arena, and adjacent
trails. Oak Hill Farm, Weirsdale. Near Grand Oaks, Lady Lake
Equestrian, and the Villages, 20 mins to Florida Horse Park.
$375/mth. Contact Lonni Bechen at oakhilleclipse@yahoo.com or
352-821-3459 [Oct/Nov]
Designer board, stalls, turnout, pampering for your equine! Lovely
footing, fun progressive lessons and training in Citra Area.
info@flyingstarstables.com Kim 303-912-8703 (Oct/Nov)
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Visit STRIDE on facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/stridedressage?ref=hl#
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DO YOU KNOW THESE FOLKS?
This is a little story about four people named
Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody.
There was an important job to be done and
Everybody was asked to do it. Everybody was sure
that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have
done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry
about that because it was Everybody’s job.
Everybody thought that Anybody could do it, but
Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn’t do it.
It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when
Nobody did what Anybody could have done.
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Phone or text: (352) 443-1193
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STRIDE members get 10% discount
Thanks to the generosity of STRIDE member and
professional show photographer Sylvia Palmer, you
may select three of your favorite show photos from
her website and she’ll send us the files to use in our
banquet slideshow. Here’s how: Select up to three
photos from
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and email the file name + name and date of the
show + the entire file name under each photo to
palmerphoto@hotmail.com. Be sure to refer to this
free offer to STRIDE.
Plus, for only $10 each – a 66% discount on the
regular cost – you can purchase a digital file of those
photos with no copyright restrictions. Don’t miss this
chance to buy your favorite images at a deep
discount! Thank you to Sylvia.
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Official Ballot for 2014 STRIDE Officer Election
Election will be held at General membership meeting on December 18th 2012. You may email your ballot to Hellena
Smejda at hellenas@mac.com, mail your ballot via USPS to arrive by then (address at bottom of page), bring it to the
meeting, or send it to the meeting with another member. All non-emailed ballots must be signed and dated.
From The STRIDE Bylaws: ELECTION OF OFFICERS
1. At the general membership meeting in the last quarter of the STRIDE membership year. The officers will be nominated in September
and elected in December from the membership by the members and family members. They will be elected to serve the term of one
year. Officers will be elected by a simple majority. Only members will be eligible to hold an elective office.
2. All active members will be entitled to one vote each.
3. Any and all voting will be at a general membership meeting.
4. Proxies may be given by any member to another member present and voting on a form approved by the Board of Directors.
Said form must be signed and dated and received by the Secretary prior to or at the meeting at which it is to be exercised.
Approved proxies must be recognized as the first order of business of the meeting.
President will: Prepare the agenda and preside over all meetings of STRIDE and the Board of Directors. Serve as ex-officio
member of all committees. Appoint heads of standing committees with the approval of the Board of Directors. Act as a
representative of STRIDE. ___Loretta Lucas or Write-in________________________________________
Vice-President will: Assume the responsibilities of the Presidency in the absence of the President. Perform those duties
assigned by the President. Serve as chairman of the show committee, which shall consist of the managers/co-managers of
each show, and the newsletter editor. The Vice-President will appoint the managers and show secretaries for each show. All
judges will be hired by the Vice-President, with consultation of the show committee. Validate scores for STRIDE year-end
awards. ___Charlotte Trentelman or Write-in______________________________________________________
Secretary will: Attend to all correspondence and will read aloud communications at meetings of the Board of Directors, or
optionally, at general meetings. Take minutes at each meeting of STRIDE and the minutes of the Board of Directors
meetings will be read at the next general meeting. Notify all members of meeting date and locations, and will attend to other
matters pertaining to meeting procedures, as directed by the President. Obtain help from the members for any individual or
continuing job necessary in the administration of the business of STRIDE.
___Jeff Broederdorf or Write-in______________________________________________________
Treasurer will: Handle all funds received and paid out. Bank funds in a bank approved by the Board of Directors. Issue
receipts for monies paid into STRIDE. Maintain a complete record of all business transactions and report on STRIDE's
financial status at meetings. ___Karen Kim or Write-in_____________________________________________________
Membership Secretary will: Keep records of all STRIDE general membership information. Process new membership
applications promptly. Submit membership roster and updates to USDF as required by USDF.
___Carol Rike or Write-in______________________________________________
Member-At-Large will: Participate as a member of the board of directors of STRIDE, representing the general membership.
___Audrey Hartnett or Write-in______________________________________________
THIS IS THE OFFICIAL BALLOT and OFFICIAL PROXY FORM: Bring it to the Dec.18th election meeting. You may also
give your signed/dated proxy to another member to vote on your behalf at the general membership meeting on Dec 18.
Or, you may email the form to Hellena Smejda at hellenas@mac.com or mail the signed/dated proxy to Hellena Smejda,
2121 NE 40th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34470, and she will present it at the meeting.
Only current members may vote; membership year is Sept 1, 2012 to August 31, 2013.
Print your name:_________________________________________________________________________________
Signature___________________________________________________________Date________________________
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Know Your Candidates
Loretta Lucas for President. Loretta has been a STRIDE
member since 1995 and has watched the club grow from 50
members to almost 200! STRIDE has certainly come a distance,
and she is proud to have been involved at many levels along the
way. Loretta has held many offices (including President,
Recording Sec. and Membership Sec.); helped develop the
Omnibus (and refine it over the years); brought the Versatility
classes to STRIDE shows; supported the addition of Driven
Dressage and Western Dressage, and helped rewrite the Bylaws
in 2005. Loretta is a competitor and volunteer both at STRIDE
shows and at USEF/USDF Recognized competitions, and has
organized many Camps and Clinics for our members. Loretta is
familiar with STRIDE’s role as a USDF GMO, having
represented STRIDE at two conventions, and will be doing so
again this December. She currently administers the STRIDE
Facebook page.
specializing in farms, acreage and single-family homes. She and
her husband Kyle own Sweetwater Farm in Northwest Ocala,
a boarding facility catering to its Dressage stars
and Carol's Andalusian gelding, Solianto.
Karen Kim for Treasurer. Originally from Milwaukee, Karen
moved to Ocala in 1998 from Houston to be close to her retired
parents. Her small farm is in NW Ocala, where she has 4 senior
citizen horses ranging in age from 23 to 29. She currently rides
24-year old Robin. In Texas, she belonged to the Houston
Dressage Society, showed often in Central Texas, and has
volunteered at the Houston shows. Since moving to Ocala, she
has found more time to participate in Dressage clubs. As a
member of Arredondo Dressage Society, she organized and
volunteered at two clinics. Since joining STRIDE, she organized
the riding clinic at Longwood in 2010, and has volunteered at
many shows. Although now retired, her position when working
for the past 10 years was in accounts receivable. This work
included a lot of bookkeeping using computer software and
excels spreadsheets, which are of benefit in the Treasurer’s
position. Since assuming the Treasurer’s position in 2012, she
has converted the Club’s financials to Quicken.
Loretta considers herself data-driven but with a nod to the needs
of STRIDE’s active members. Her goals are:
1. Provide more workshops/clinics/activities, drawing inactive
members into the “fold”, while remembering that we are a
Dressage-based club with diverse membership
2. Work toward a more competitor-friendly show atmosphere
3. Reach out to the future of our sport – the youth of this
region
4. Work with other local Dressage venues and organizers to
ensure a viable Ocala-based Dressage community
Other projects for the year are to refine the Bylaws to reflect our
growth, and to continue to clarify the Omnibus into a concise,
clear document.
Audrey Hartnett for Member At Large. Audrey has been
training horses for combined driving and pleasure driving since
1995. She has competed in driving competitions from training
through advanced level. She ran a training facility in
Massachusetts for 12 years and is now a year-round resident
near the Grand Oaks. Audrey teaches driving at all levels,
advocating effectiveness and safety through knowledge.
Charlotte Trentelman for Vice President. Charlotte has served
previously as STRIDE's President, Vice President, and is
currently the Membership Secretary. A rider and driver, she now
judges nationally recognized Dressage shows and
events through Grand Prix and Advanced levels, and competes
in Combined Driving. She and husband Chris organized
recognized Dressage shows for the first 10 years of the Florida
Circuit. They own Rebel Ridge Farm, a teaching and training
facility in Anthony. Their Corgi, Rita, is the organizer of the everpopular "Dog Days" schooling show, which benefits the Humane
Society annually.
Jeff Broederdorf for Recording Secretary – Jeff has been
around horses all his life. Because of that, he cares about how
STRIDE and its shows are run to provide the best experience
and most enjoyment. He has been a trainer for over 15 years
and as such is organized with his paperwork, the barn and in
everything he does. It also means his communication skills are
top notch while communicating to employers, vets, clients, etc.
Anyone who has met Jeff knows that he has the “gift of gab” and
can be a voice for STRIDE while representing the Board as the
Recording Secretary.
Hellena Smejda, Immediate Past President (not an elected
position). Hellena has been President for two years, Treasurer
for 2 years, and Membership Secretary and Ad Manager. An
Ocalan since 2004 when she moved here from Chicagoland,
Hellena has two Warmblood-cross horses: 20-year old Estrella
that she drives, and 14-year old Lectric that she rides. Hellena is
a software marketing consultant and also marketing manager for
Equestrian Springs, a new horse community on NW 100th St.
Carol Rike for Membership Secretary: Carol is passionate
about people, horses and the sport of Dressage. She attended
the first STRIDE meeting in 1988. She is a past President and
Vice-President, serving six years on the Board of Directors of
STRIDE. Carol has been involved in managing shows, judging,
hosting clinics and meetings. She has been actively engaged in
the real estate business in Marion County for over 30 years and
the owner/ Broker of United Realty Corp of Ocala since 1985,
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