June 2014 - VADA-CH

JUNE 2014
EXTENSIONS
President’s Message
INSIDE
ISSUE
JuneTHIS
2014
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President’s Message
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VADA-CH May
Meeting Minutes
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George Williams Clinic
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Arabian Year-End Award
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VADA May
Meeting Minutes
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Commonwealth Park
Renovates
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Hilda Gurney Clinic
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Schooling Shows
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2014 Event Calendar
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Classifieds
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VADA of
CHARLOTTESVILLE, INC.
I hope that many of you were able to make it to the Jim
Koford clinic. Jim is always a lot of fun and I hope that
many of you were able to partake in his entertaining
teaching.
Our next big event is the chapter’s annual summer pool
party at my house. It is always a lot of fun and I hope
many of you will be able to make it. The date is
tentatively July 19, but it may adjust a week or so to
allow a couple of people with schedule conflicts to
attend. Final information will be in the July newsletter.
I hope that many of you are making plans to volunteer
at the August licensed show at Culpeper. It always
takes a lot of people to have shows come out well and
to make it a good experience for the exhibitors and it
would be really great to enhance the reputation of our
show so it can grow in the future. The new facilities at
Culpeper are lovely and everyone will be pleasantly
surprised. I hope you will come and show or help out.
Remember we are looking for new officers for next
year. I hope some of you are considering running for
office.
We are trying a new meeting place for our next
meeting. It will be at Travinia’s Restaurant on June 9.
It is located in the shopping center where Trader Joe’s
and the new movie theater are located. Hope you will
join us.
Sherri
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JUNE 2014
NEWSLETTER
VADA-CH 2014 Board
President
Sherri Booye
nizra@earthlink.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
Treasurer
Tina Longaker
vadvirag8@gmail.com
Newsletter
Laura Berne
laura@respitefarm.com
Membership Chair
Carter Bass
hafpas@aol.com
Awards Chair
Lee Scott
eleescott@gmail.com
EquestrianEventCalendar.com
Equestrian Events in Virginia, Maryland and North Carolina
Equestrian Event Calendar.com was created to provide an online location where all disciplines are welcome to post their
events, i.e. show, clinic, trail ride, etc. The Event List offers a search function and links to the event website and a link to
the organizer’s website.
The site also has a list of Organizations and Venues with links to their sites, and a page for Very Special Experiences for
horse enthusiasts to share their favorite equestrian vacation sites.
Check it out! Tell your friends! Post your show, clinic, trail ride, organization and venue!
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JUNE 2014
NEWSLETTER
VADA-CH May 5, 2014
Board Meeting Minutes
Submitted by Sherri Booye
Meeting was held at Timberwood Grill and
meeting was called to order by Sherri
around 7:20pm.
saddle pads (VADA-CH logo on one side) for a
VADA-CH team! If you are interested in forming
a team (or multiple teams!) to ride in the
Chapter Challenge, please let Sherri know! We
would love to send a team to represent our
chapter.
August Licensed Show: Our licensed show will
be held August 9-10th in Culpeper. Gardy
reported ad prices for graphic banners being
designed for advertising online and in the June
and July regional E-blasts. Competitor’s party
will be organized by Annan and Sarah. The
deadline to submit ads and information to
Nancy for the show program is July 15th.
Attendance: Sherri Booye, Annan Hepner, Laura
Berne, Gardy Bloemers, Bettina Longaker, Melyni
Worth, Sarah Kern, Catherine Kern, Jan
Templeton, Nancy Lowey, Carter Bass, Lee Scott.
Treasury: Bettina reported that we currently
have $11,451.84 in our bank account plus
membership checks given to her at the meeting.
Jeremy Steinberg Clinic: Gardy reported that
she will ask Toad Hollow if they would be
interested in hosting again.
Members: Carter reported that we currently
have 66 members. Reminder: Please get your
membership dues in so that you are eligible for
year-end awards and the scholarship.
George Williams Clinic: VADA is hosting a clinic
with George Williams September 6-7in the East
Complex at the Virginia Horse Center. Please
send your riding video to Nancy Lowey no later
than July 15th. USDF has approved the clinic for
credit so you can receive USDF University Credit
by either riding or auditing.
Cedar Creek Schooling Show: Melyni reported
that she had 20 tests as of the meeting for the
schooling show and we discussed collaborating
with ShenVADA for next year.
VADA State News: Laura Berne has been
nominated and chosen to assist Nancy Lowey
with the Sponsorship and Advertising for BLM
Championships. Congrats and Thanks Laura!
Jim Koford Clinic: Annan reported that Kim was
not worried about filling the clinic held at
Grayson Farm on May 31-June 1st and she
already had 8 rides paid for at the time of the
meeting (Update: Clinic has 11 rides each day).
Meet/Greet Dinner with Jim will be at the Grill in
Scottsville Saturday May 31st.
AOB: We had to retire one of our year end
award trophies (First Level Recognized) due to
the plaque space becoming full, so we
brainstormed new trophy ideas for that
category. We will be moving our next meeting
on June 9th to either Travinia's Italian Kitchen or
to Burton's Grill (both in the new Stonefield
Shopping Center on 29 close to 250 bypass). Our
annual pool party will be held on July 19th at
Sherri's house and our July meeting will be
held July 28th at Shadwells.
Chapter Challenge: August 23rd VADA Chapter
Challenge, Sherri proposes donating a $50 VTO
gift card for High Score Thoroughbred Award and
$25 VTO gift card for Reserve High Score
Thoroughbred Award. We will order ribbons as
well for these awards and competitors must
provide registration papers. Nancy seconds.
Foxden Equine graciously donated embroidered
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Chapter Challenge Schooling Show
LOCATION: Virginia Horse Center, 487 Maury River Rd. Lexington, VA 24450
Wyllie Arena
Show Date: August 23, 2014
Closing Date: August 9, 2014
Manager: Meredith McGrath
540-745-3976
accof2@swva.net
Secretary: Alison Douglas
11909 Halcyon Way
Prince George, VA 23875
804-541-6295
Phone # to reach manager, Meredith McGrath, on the day of the show: 540-320-1563
Judge: Margaret Little “r” Suffolk, VA.
The entry form is on the VADA web site: www.vadasschallenge.info
Show details: This show is open only to VADA members and all VADA members are eligible
to ride in individual classes, regardless of whether their chapter is participating in the chapter
challenge.
Tests offered: Intro through Grand Prix, to count individually and for chapter challenge
scores. Riders Tests, Western Dressage, Gaited Dressage and all levels of MFS are also
offered BUT WILL NOT COUNT TOWARD CHAPTER CHALLENGE SCORES. (riders
must bring their own boom box.)
VADA reserves the right to limit riders to 2 tests per horse and a total of 2 horses, in the event
that the show fills. VADA will consider adding a second judge and ring if entries warrant.
Chapter Challenge:
In addition to the individual class placings, there will be a chapter challenge using the scores
from the individual classes, except that Rider Tests, Western Dressage, Gaited Dressage
and MFS scores will not be used for purposes of the chapter challenge.
 Each person entering the show will be asked to designate the chapter he/she is riding for
on their entry form (may be the chapter of either the rider or the horse’s owner, if different.)
 If a rider is member of more than 1 chapter, he/she must designate one chapter that they
are riding for; riders cannot split their rides among chapters unless they are riding 2 horses, in
which case, each horse’s scores can be credited to a different chapter.
 To be eligible to participate in the chapter challenge, a chapter must have a minimum of 3
riders (can either be riding 1 or 2 tests each.) At least 1 of the 3 riders must show at or above
1st level, and no more than 1 out of every 3 tests per chapter can be at Intro. If there are
more Intro riders entering than are allowed, members riding for the chapter will be decided
based upon the date their entry was received.
f a chapter has less than the minimum number of riders, too many Intro riders or riders not
showing at the required levels, the chapters will be combined to form a VADA mixed team.
f there are more Intro riders than allowed for a particular chapter, including the VADA mixed
SAVE THE DATE
September 6 & 7, 2014
VADA presents an
auditor/rider clinic
with
George Williams
Virginia Horse Center
East Complex
Lexington, VA
Visit
www.virginiadressage.org
for more information - or
the VADA Facebook page
2014 VADA-CH Award Standings 5/31
Schooling Division
Level
Rider
Horse
Avg. %
Vol.
Req.
Tests/
Judges
Training
Elizabeth
Gathright
Mackey
63.4
First
Sarah Kern
Theoden
69.84
Yes
1/1
Sherri Booye
MC Endless Echo
69.483
Yes
2/1
Sherri Booye
CR Ice storm
63.469
Yes
2/1
Avg. %
Vol.
Req.
Tests/
1/1
Recognized Division
Level
Rider
Horse
Judges
Training
Kim Schmidt
Lydia II
67.200
Yes
1/1
First
Sarah Kern
Enkeur NPF
67.616
Yes
4/3
Kim Schmidt
Lydia II
67.200
Yes
1/1
Sherri Booye
MC Endless Echo
63.102
Yes
8/7
Fourth
Catherine
Sutton
Prima Gracia
60.286
Int. I
Kim Schmidt
Cash Advance
61.974
Second
Third
1/1
Yes
1/1
JUNE 2014
NEWSLETTER
Virginia Dressage Association CHARLOTTESVILLE Chapter
http://www.vadach.org/
Registered Arabian/Half Arabian/Anglo Arabian 2014 Year End Award
2014 is the first year for current members of VADACH 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, to have the
opportunity to receive a Year End Award from VADACH, specifically for Arabian/Half Arabian/Anglo
Arabian Champion and Reserve Champion. This award is sponsored by current VAHACH members.
•
Scores must be earned from the current competition year
(December 1st through November 30th of the respective year (2013-2014))
•
A minimum of four (4) volunteer hours with VADACH. See the web site for a list of activities that can qualify.
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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 schooling or rated VADACH Show: 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
VAHACH schooling or rated show. 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, 2014:
1. Copy of VAHACH membership card for both owner/rider
2. USDF printout or copies of the tests (5 scores)
3. Completed volunteer form (4 hours-VAHACH)
4. Registration papers (AHA, IAHA, Anglo)
To: Sherri Booye, 721 Lake Rd, Troy, VA 22974
nizra@earthlink.net
You will receive verification that your completed awards packet has been received.
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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
Monday, June 9th, 7:00 PM
Travinia’s Kitchen, Route 29 & Hydraulic
Saturday, July 19th, 12:00 PM
Pool Party, Sherri Booye
Monday, July 28th, 12:00 PM
Shadwells, Route 250 Bypass
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VADA May 6, 2014
Board Meeting Minutes
Submitted by Alison Douglas
The meeting began at 8pm. Present on the call were Alison Head, Alison
Thompson,
McGrath,
Boar’s Head, Meredith
Charlottesville,
VA Beth Ripple, Jane Palmer, Jessie Ginsburg,
Dianne
Boyd,
RobinBooye
Nunnley, Laura Berne, Tracy Smith Oliver, Tina
Submitted
by Sherri
Longaker, Nancy Lowey, Cody Armstrong, Gardy Bloemers, Angela
Stanaway, Becky Paquet & Sheli King
Minutes: Nancy moved that the minutes from the last meeting be
approved. The motion was seconded by Meredith and approved by the
Board.
Treasurers Report: Jessie reported that we had a combined balance in all
our accounts of $160,261.75 and that we could expect to see an increase in
activity as we start gearing up for the fall show.
BLM Update: Dianne reported that she will be at the VHC the weekend of
May 17th for another show and will use that as an opportunity to check out
the Center’s current staffing – stabling, food service, etc. as well as discuss
procedural issues such as ring set-up and the like. Gardy reported that Laura
Berne is taking over her role with respect to securing sponsors and Nancy
will continue as the point person for vendors. Gardy will provide assistance
to Laura and Gardy, Laura & Nancy have worked up a number of small
changes in the process that will improve things from last year. Gardy moved
that we place an ad seeking sponsors and vendors on the Region 1 website
and on their show eblasts. Nancy seconded the motion and it was approved
by the Board. The cost of the ads will be $175 for 6 month. They will also
send a blurb on this topic to the chapters to use in their newsletters and
websites and asked that everyone also reach out to the other participating
GMOs for support. We discussed getting prizes from the vendors for use at
the show and noted that we much prefer gift certificates to product. We
then discussed the prizes & pricing guidelines for the different levels of
prizes we award. Champions will get to choose from a jacket or several
other options such as a quarter sheet or cooler and the reserve prize will be
a halter with an engraved name plate. First place prizes for open classes
should not exceed $10; High Point at each level $100 and overall senior
open, Jr, YR & AA about $125-$150. Still to be decided is whether the
Overall High Score winner will just receive a very impressive ribbon or a
ribbon and a prize.
VHC Update: Gardy gave us an update, stating that she is generally
optimistic with the progress being made. There have been a number of
staffing changes – the former Executive Director has retired, the former
Director of the Kentucky Horse Park is coming on-board as a consultant, an
Acting CFO has been hired and Gardy is currently working on-site one day a
week. It appears likely that a 1% increase in the county sales tax will pass
and be used to help fund the debt as well as assist with deferred
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maintenance.
JUNE 2014
Chapter Challenge Update: The prize list and entry forms are now on posted on the VADA web site. The
most exciting news is that we decided to move the show from the top of the hill to the Wyllie Arena,
which is safer in the event of a summer storm, closer to the barns and a great opportunity for VADA
members to show in a
really top-notch arena! A second ring (Northern) can be added if entries warrant. A number of chapters
have already decided on their special awards, with more to follow, so this looks to be a great schooling
show opportunity for our members. Chapters need to get the word out!
George Williams Clinic: USDF accreditation has been awarded for the clinic, so University credit can be
obtained. Rider applications are starting to come in and the auditor registration form will be posted
soon.
The next Board meeting will be June 10th at 8pm.
The meeting was adjourned at 9pm.
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Commonwealth Park Renovates!
August 9 and 10 is our licensed show
- VADA-CH Summer Fun Dressage –
at the NEWLY renovated Commonwealth Park in Culpeper, VA!
The new HITS Culpeper 2014 is ready for action!
After months of work, HITS is proud to unveil the new and improved HITS Commonwealth Park
next week as HITS Culpeper 2014 kicks off April 16.
"No piece of ground went untouched this winter and we are both ready and excited for next week's
show. Exhibitors have already started moving in and the responses to the upgrades have been
overwhelmingly positive. The work that was done at Commonwealth Park has not only added
another jewel to the HITS circuits, but has also presented an additional top show facility to riders
from the East Coast and beyond."
-
Tom Struzzieri, HI TS president and CEO
A new look ...
Highlighting the renovations,
permanent stalls. Additional
wired electrical service, and
drainage, and the entire flow
five new MD BarnMaster barns were erected with 520 state-of-the-art
improvements to the stabling area include new wash racks, newly
new manure bins. Roads and aisles have been graded to improve
of traffic, both equine and vehicular, has been streamlined.
The RV parking area has been completely relocated to the tree-lined area behind the lunging pad.
While aesthetically pleasing, this area has been groomed and graded, and will accommodate 60
RV’s with ample space and electrical hookups.
Footing in the Hunter rings, schooling areas and Jumper 1 has been upgraded, and the footing in
many other rings has been replaced to match that of the Grand Prix Ring.
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NEWSLETTER
2014 Nutrena/USDF Region 1 Adult Clinic
Hilda Gurney - Harmonizing with Your Horse
by Laura Berne
Every two years, USDF presents the Adult Clinic. This year’s clinic was a very special clinic for me
because Hilda Gurney was to be the featured clinician. I first encountered the art of dressage in
Southern California while attending a Dressage demonstration ridden by Hilda Gurney and Keen.
Seeing the two of them sparked my life-long journey to learn dressage.
Hilda Gurney is a FEI 4 Dressage Judge, and “R” Dressage Sport Horse Breeding Judge and a “S”
Dressage Judge. Her competition record speaks for itself: an Olympic team bronze medal in 1976,
an individual gold and silver, and three team gold medals at the Pan Am Games, and six USET
National Grand Prix Championships on the legendary Hall of Fame Inductee, Keen.
The Region One Adult Clinic, Harmonizing with Your Horse, was held at Wyndham Oaks, Boyds,
MD. Hilda Gurney presented the following notes for the Region One Adult Clinic:
THE BASICS
Scoring considerations include: The Basics, Quality of Gaits, Power – Uphill Balance, Transitions,
Movements and Accuracy. In regards to scoring considerations, Hilda stressed The Basics.
Basics for the horse include the 1st three steps of the FEI Training Scale:
RHYTHM – ENERGY - TEMPO
Rhythm presents a clear four beat walk with four evenly separated beats. The trot
is two beats with a distinct period of suspension between beats. And the three
beat canter has a distinct period of suspension between beats three and one.
Tempo – the FEI definition of Rhythm includes the tempo. Usually, lower level
horses work at a quicker tempo at trot and canter than higher level horses which
have developed cadence as they become stronger and more balanced.
SUPPLENESS – LATERAL & LONGITUDINAL
In lateral suppleness, the horse needs to first move away from single leg pressure
as asked for in leg yield or turn on the forehand. The rider’s inside leg also needs to
prevent the horse from falling on his inside shoulder in corners and circles already
at Intro and Training Levels. The rider’s outside leg needs to prevent the horse’s
haunches from falling outward (if necessary), producing the desired body bend
around the rider’s inside leg. This bend should be even throughout the horse’s
whole body matching the line that the horse is following whether it is curved or
straight. These concepts are necessary as basics for the more advanced lateral
movements that require collection such as shoulder-in, travers, etc.
Longitudinal suppleness includes the ability to round the horse’s topline so he can work
over his back. Working over the back enhances the horse’s ability to step under his body
therefore engaging his haunches, maintaining activity of his hind legs, and allowing his
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center of gravity to shift backwards. This shifting back gives the rider a place to sit as well as
resulting in elastic supple movement throughout the horse’s body. As a horse becomes
stronger, his center of gravity shifts more backward increasing freedom and elevation of the
shoulders, resulting in the horse developing extended as well as collected gaits.
CONTACT – INCLUDES BEND
Contact is the third goal in the FEI Training Scale. Contact is necessary for the
development of both Rhythm and Suppleness. Contact should be established from
the horse moving forward into the rider’s contact with the bit and not from the rider
pulling backward which can cause the horse to shorten his neck. When the horse
contracts his neck muscles, it often results in a tensing of this back muscles causing
loss of elasticity.
At first, it is enough that the horse accepts the contact moving into it while slightly
rounding his poll and topline. The horse should softly chew the bit with a closed
mouth. As training progresses, the horse responds to the rider’s inside leg aid just
behind the girth filling out the outside rein which keeps the alignment of his neck and
shoulders. This allows the inside hind leg to step under the horse’s weight allowing
for elevation at his shoulders and better uphill balance.
During the clinic, Hilda also stressed Quality of Gaits:
Quality of Gaits SCORE! Build the gaits – the movement cannot score more than the quality of the
gait.
Keep the quality of the gait through circles and corners. So, don’t ride so small of a circle or corner
that the gait suffers.
Ride bigger strides, not faster. Don’t’ over ride by riding faster & pulling the horse short – quick will
make a horse flat. Keep the vertical component of the gait:
Bigger is not better if the back is lost.
Bigger is not better if the horse flattens.
In Lateral work, maintain the quality of the gait first, then proceed with the lateral movement. If
lateral work is too sideways, you lose engagement. Horses are strong longitudinally, but weak
laterally – use lateral work for more control.
The leg yield is a basic lateral movement. The rider’s inside leg is active in rhythm with outside hind
of horse. Keep the Tempo and Rhythm – don’t chase or get longer – the horse needs the time to
cross the hind legs, keep the quality of the gait – keep the rhythm – don’t get flat. Get the horse to
step under to collect the horse – maintain the haunches in leg yield. Finish leg yield with should-in.
And practice A LOT of leg yields - from rail to center line, center line to rail, ¼ line to ¾ line, etc.
The above is just a small segment of the information covered in the clinic. Hilda communicated the
concepts clearly and was very open to questions from the auditors. I would highly recommend
attending future clinics. Hilda Gurney is a USDF treasure!
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Virginia Dressage Association - Charlottesville Chapter
2014 Dressage Schooling Shows
Saturday, May 10, 2014
Cedar Creek Farm, Staunton, VA
Dressage Schooling Show
Judge: Donna Gatchell
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Grayson Farm, Scottsville, VA
Dressage, CT and Jumper Schooling
Show and CT jumping schooling rounds
Judges: Helen George for dressage
TBD
for jumping
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Closing Date: Received by May 6
Closing Date: Received by September 16th
Directions:
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CEDAR CREEK FARM, STAUNTON (May 10 show) From Interstate 64: Go west to Interstate 81 and
turn onto Interstate 81 going north. Go to the second exit, no. 225 and turn left at the intersection onto
State Route 275 (Woodrow Wilson Parkway). Go 4.5 miles and turn right at the blinking light at
Shutterlee Mill Road. Go 0.8 mile and turn right as you go up the hill at the sign for Cedar Creek Farm
at 2435 Shutterlee Mill Road. You see the indoor arena building before making the turn.
GRAYSON FARM, SCOTTSVILLE (September 20th show) Take Interstate 64 to exit 121A, Route 20 South.
From the first traffic light after the exit, travel 13.2 miles to Route 713 (Glendower Road). Left on Route
713 for .6 mile. The farm entrance is on the Left. You will pass the main entrance to Grayson on Rt. 20
– do not use this entrance, please continue to the Route 713 entrance.
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Dressage Tests Available: At both Shows - USDF 2011 Introductory Tests A, B, & C and USDF 2011
Training Level through 4th Level; USEA 2014 Beginner Novice A & B, Novice A & B, Training A & B,
and Preliminary A & B. Typically the Combined Training dressage tests (small arena) will be first
followed by the USDF dressage tests (large arena except possibly the Introductory Tests).
At the September 20th show, all CT dressage tests except Preliminary will be in the small arena.
Preliminary will be in a large arena.
The following CT Divisions are offered (Grayson only):
TadPole: Open to riders or horses too inexperienced to ride in other divisions. USDF 2011
Introductory Test A (walk-trot). Stadium jumps not to exceed 18" (crossrails). (Horses entered in this
division are ineligible for any other division)
Baby Green: Open to riders or horses new to eventing or who have not completed a Novice Division
USEA. Stadium Jumps not to exceed 2'. USDF 2011 Introductory Test B.
Beginner Novice: 2014 USEA Beginner Novice Test B. Stadium Jumps not to exceed 2’ 7”.
Novice: 2014 USEA Novice Test B Stadium Jumps not to exceed 2’ 11”
Training: 2014 USEA Training Test B. Jumps not to exceed 3’ 3”
Preliminary: 2014 USEA Preliminary Test B. Jumps not to exceed 3’7”
Riders may enter other divisions on a different horse.
Jumper Classes: Heights offered: 2', 2'6", 2’9”, 3', and others upon request.
RIDERS AT GRAYSON SHOW PLEASE NOTE: Parking is a good distance from the warm-up and
show ring, so please build time into your schedule to account for this.
JUNE 2014
NEWSLETTER
2004 EVENT CALENDAR
Month
Date
Day / Time
Event
June
9
Monday
7pm
VADA-CH Board/Membership Meeting
Travinia’s Kitchen, Route 29 & Hydraulic
July
26 – 27
Sat – Sun
Sport Horse Clinic
Iron Springs Farm – Coatesville, PA
August
9 - 10
Sat - Sun
VADA-CH Summer Dressage at Commonwealth Park
August
23
Sat
Chapter Challenge Schooling Show
VA Horse Center - Lexington, VA
Sept
6–7
Sat – Sun
George Williams VADA Clinic
VA Horse Center - Lexington, VA
Sept
20
Sat
VADA-CH Schooling Show
Grayson Farm – Helen George
Thurs - Sun
USDF Regional Championships
Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center
Williamston, NC
Oct
2–5
nd
Oct
16 – 19
Thurs – Sun
32 Annual BLM Championships
& VADA Fall Competition
VA Horse Center, Lexington, VA
Nov
1–2
Sat - Sun
Jeremy Steinberg Clinic
Venue - TBD
Nov
6–9
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US Dressage Finals
Kentucky Horse Park - Lexington, KY
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CLASSIFIEDS
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.
Full Page
$15/ issue
$150/ year
½ Page
$10/ issue
$100/ year
¼ Page
$7.50/ issue
$75/ year
Business Card $5/ issue
$50/ year
Classified
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.
$5/ issue
$50/ year
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and business card ads free of charge.
Ads will run for 2 months and must be
renewed.
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
All ads must be in .jpg format.
Send to Laura Berne at
Laura@RespiteFarm.com
by the 25th of each month.
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.
Make checks payable to VADA-CH
And mail to:
Tina Longaker
8246 Open Gate Rd
Gordonsville, VA 22942.
www.Cedarcreekstables.us
or www.Knabstruppers4usa.com
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until payment is received.
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