August 2014 - VADA-CH

AUGUST 2014
EXTENSIONS
President’s Message
INSIDE
THIS2014
ISSUE
August
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President’s Message
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VADA-CH July
Meeting Minutes
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32nd Anniversary - CBLM
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2014 Award Standings
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Barefoot Trimming Clinic
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Chapter Challenge Show
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Equine Anatomy Clinic
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George Williams Clinic
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VADA July
Meeting Minutes
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Commonwealth Park
Renovates
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Schooling Shows
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2014 Event Calendar
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Classifieds
VADA
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, INC.
I am only talking about the licensed show this letter. I
am so excited that it is almost here at the beautiful revamped Culpeper show grounds. I hope all of you have
had an opportunity to look at the pictures of the show
facilities we posted on our web site.
I hope that if you are not showing that you will contact
Gardy Bloemers at gardy@gardybloemers.com and
offer to volunteer at the show. If many people offer
and do some work then there is not a lot of burden on
any one person. Plus, if you are at the show on
Saturday we are having a competitor/volunteer
barbeque. We asked some of our younger members to
come up with the party idea and planning and we are
looking forward to seeing what they have for us. It will
be on the new deck of the restaurant building.
If you are showing - have a great time and do well! Do
be careful when driving around the new barns,
however, as the overhangs are fairly low all the way
around the buildings and it is not that hard to run into
the buildings with your trailer. You can do a lot of
damage to your trailer, so take a wide berth around the
edges.
See you at Culpeper.
Sherri
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AUGUST 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
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Treasurer
Tina Longaker
vvadvirag8@gmail.com
Newsletter
Laura Berne
laura@respitefarm.com
Membership Chair
Carter Bass
hafpas@aol.com
Awards Chair
Lee Scott
eleescott@gmail.com
AUGUST 2014
NEWSLETTER
VADA-CH July 28, 2014
Board Meeting Minutes
Submitted by Annan Hepner
August Licensed Show: We are set to
have our licensed show of the year next
weekend (August 9-10th) at the newly
renovated HITS Commonwealth Park in
Culpeper. At the time of the meeting,
we had $1,765 of sponsorships and 86
rides on Saturday and 75 Sunday, but
we are expecting many more by time of
closing date. Annan and Sarah have
arranged for a catered BBQ dinner on
Saturday for the competitors party. We
need more volunteers, especially on
Sunday so if you are free to help, we
would love to have you. Remember, to
be eligible for our scholarships, (which
applications are due by August 15th)
you must have volunteered at the
licensed show.
Meeting was called to order at 7:10
pm by Sherri at Shadwell's
Attendance: Sherri Booye, Annan
Hepner, Melyni Worth, Laura Berne,
Bettina Longaker, Lee Scott, Catherine
Kern, and Sarah Kern .
Treasury: Bettina reported we currently
have $10,380.80 in our account.
Members: As of the time of the meeting,
there are 65 VADA-CH members.
Reminder: Please get your membership
dues in so that you are eligible for yearend awards and the scholarship.
Chapter Challenge: We have one rider
who has asked about being on our team
so we would love to have at least 3 more
riders join for a full team and if more
want to come that would be great! It is a
great low-key show at the Virginia Horse
Center with great sponsorships and
prizes. Please email Sherri if you are
interested in riding on our team.
Jeremy Steinberg Clinic: No news was
reported from Gardy.
State Business: VADA donated $12,000
to renovate the Winner Circle cafe by the
Wiley Grandstand at the Virginia Horse
Center.
Next Meeting: September 8th at
Travinia’s Kitchen and then October
6th at Shadwells.
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32ND ANNIVERSARY
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& VADA FALL COMPETITION ON OCTOBER 16-19, 2014?
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• Open class sponsorships for just $35 – consider doing this in memory of a friend,
horse, instructor or just outright.
• Daily Level Sponsorships for just $200 – get a group of friends together or maybe
your chapter might like to sponsor one of the levels!
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• Do you know a vendor that might be interested to come?
• Do you know a business (lawyer, chiropractor, financial advisor, real estate agent,
vet, instructor, massage therapist) that might like to advertise?
WE ARE HAPPY TO DO THE HEAVY LIFTING FOR YOU.
LET US KNOW WHOM TO CONTACT AND WE WILL DO THE REST. DON’T BE SHY!
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AUGUST 2014
NEWSLETTER
2014 VADA-CH Award Standings 7/23
Schooling Division
Level
Rider
Horse
Avg. %
Vol. Req.
Tests/
Judges
1/1
Training
Elizabeth Gathright
Mackey
63.4
First
Sherri Booye
Sarah Kern
Sherri Booye
MC Endless Echo
Theoden
CR Ice storm
70.520
69.84
62.413
Yes
Yes
Yes
7/3
1/1
5/3
Tests/
Judges
1/1
2/
7/6
5/3
2/
10/9
2/
5/5
5/5
4/4
1/1
1/1
2/2
2/2
Recognized Division
Level
Rider
Horse
Avg. %
Vol. Req.
Training
First
Kim Schmidt
April Schultz
Sarah Kern
Kim Schmidt
April Schultz
Sherri Booye
April Schultz
April Schultz
Lydia II
Bellini
Enkeur NPF
Lydia II
CCS Theoden
MC Endless Echo
Dux MF
CCS Tinuvel
Peony v Falkenhorst
Halifax Middelsom
Prima Gracia
Cash Advance
Cash Advance
Portobello
67.200
75.898
68.065
67.726
67.104
63.7
66.483
65.785
65.817
65.287
60.286
61.974
60.535
59.450
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Second
Third
Fourth
Int. I
Int. B
Grand Prix
April Schultz
Catherine Sutton
Kim Schmidt
Kim Schmidt
Kim Schmidt
Yes
Yes
Yes
Please send scores to Lee Scott at eleescott@gmail.com. Information to include is:
Show/Date
Rider/Horse
Judge
Test
Score
Please check your scores and let me know if there are any corrections.
No more scans! If you keep track of your scores on an excel spreadsheet, you can send me a copy. At the end of the competition
year after September 30, send me an email copy or a link for USEF verification of your scores.
Lee Scott
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Learn to Trim Your Horse’s Hooves!!
Hoof Guided Method Barefoot Trimming Clinic
With Maureen Tierney
August 16, 2014 – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Hoof Guided Method offers a unique method of barefoot trimming based on reading the hoof. A truly less is more
approach, the Hoof Guided Method is based on the theory that a barefoot trim should mimic - or simulate - the action
of the ground on the hoof, and that the true purpose of the trim is to stimulate the foot to grow healthy. You will
learn what to trim and what to leave alone in order to allow nature to quickly transform the hoof.
Agenda:
 Lecture and PowerPoint Presentation with Q & A.
 Trimming - demonstrated on five horses with Q & A.
 More Q & A to end the day. Participants are urged to bring photos of their horses’ feet for specific questions.
(See photo instructions at http://www.barefoottrimming.com/index.php/trimming-services-courses-andclinics/services/photo-instructions).
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Maureen will be available after the clinic to trim a limited number of participant’s horses for $30 each.
Maureen Tierney has been a horse lover since birth and a natural barefoot trimmer since 2001. In 2005 she founded,
and continues to operate, For the Horse Equine Rescue, a 501©3 non-profit. Ms. Tierney is the author of “Natural
Barefoot Trimming: The Hoof Guided Method,” and “Horses a Better Way: My Journey with Horses.” For more
information about Maureen, visit www.barefoottrimming.com.
Cost: $100.00 per person if paid before August 5, 2014. After August 5, cost is $125.00. Negative Coggins and
Signed Release Form Required.
Clinic Location: 4020 Fox Run Road, Powhatan, VA 23139
Trimming will be done outside. Please dress accordingly and bring a chair. Bottled water will be available. No stalls are
available.
For More Information: Contact Catherine Browne at (804) 372-7181 or email: brownecg@gmail.com
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Registration Form – HGM Trimming Clinic - August 16, 2014
Name:
Phone:
Address:
Email:
Amount Enclosed:
Make check out to Catherine Browne and mail to: Catherine Browne, 4020 Fox Run Rd., Powhatan, VA 23139
Thank you!!
AUGUST 2014
NEWSLETTER
The VADA Chapter Challenge Schooling Show - It’s Back!
The VADA Chapter Challenge Schooling Show is making a return appearance on Saturday,
August 23rd, and this year’s venue is really exciting – the Wiley Arena (the large outdoor
grandstand) at the Virginia Horse Center! Here is a chance to ride in a really nice show
venue, while representing your VADA chapter. It doesn’t get much better than that. If
you are a member of a local dressage chapter, then you are automatically a member of
VADA.
Remember – unlike say the Region I Youth Team show, this show does not require you to
enter as a team, so there is no need to round up folks to enter with you. This schooling
show is open to all VADA members, and all you need to do is decide what tests you want
to ride, fill out the entry form and indicate what VADA chapter you are riding for. All
USEF/DF dressage tests are offered, and other tests such as MFS, western & gaited
dressage will be available as well. Each class will be individually pinned through 6th place.
Then, individual scores will be used to determine which VADA chapter reigns supreme.
Bragging rights go to the winner, along with special awards to the top six placing chapters.
If your chapter does not have enough riders entered to compete in the Chapter Challenge
part of the show, you can still enter and be part of a VADA mixed chapter team.
In addition, each chapter is sponsoring a “special award”, high score rider over 50 yrs old,
“blind us with your bling”, oldest horse, high score Thoroughbred and many others, see
prize list.
This show is a great opportunity for anyone who has always wanted to show in one of the
premier rings at the Virginia Horse Center, but may not want to enter a licensed show
there, or anyone who wants the opportunity to school in Wiley before the Fall
Championships. And, since the plan is to hold this show every year, and rotate it
throughout the state, it will be some time before this opportunity presents itself again.
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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
teams, these riders can enter and compete as individuals, but will not be representatives of
their chapter for purposes of the chapter challenge placings.
 To determine Final chapter placings, scores of all designated chapter riders will be added
together and divided by the number of rides to determine the chapter average. MFS, Rider
Tests, Western Dressage and Gaited Dressage scores will not be used for purposes of the
chapter challenge.
Fees:
Classes: $30.00
Late Entry Fee: $10.00
Stalls: $30 per stall, per day (Fri night & Sat or Sat only). No bedding is including,
bedding is available for purchase at VA Horse Center for $7.50 or you may bring your own.
Please list on entry form if you want VHC to provide bedding and how many bags. Stalls
must be vacated by 10PM August 23, 2014 or you will be charged a $10.00 lay over fee by
VHC. Mucking out not required upon departure.
No arrivals before Friday August 22, 2014
Haul in fee/Trailer Tie out: $15.00 Trailers will be allowed to park in the camping area
near Northern ring.
Non-competing Horse Fee: $25.00
Please note: In addition to a valid coggins test, VA Horse Center requires out of state
horses to have a valid health certificate, dated within 30 days of shipping, for entry to
the Center.
Tent Camping: $20.00 VHC
RV Camping: $30.00 VHC
Awards: Individual classes pinned to 6th place; prizes for 1st place winners and a ribbon for
high score rider of the day (Intro ,Western dressage, Gaited dressage and MFS tests
excluded)
Chapter Challenge: riders representing the top 6 placing chapters will receive special
ribbons.
Special Chapter Awards: Each of VADA's Chapters is sponsoring special awards:
VADA/NOVA: High Score Musical Free Style: $50.00 gift certificate VTO Saddlery
NEVADA: High Score rider greater that 50 yrs old: TBA Must list age on entry.
VADACC: High Score Pony: TBA
SWVADA:High Score Jr/Yr rider (age 14 – 21) $50.00 gift certificate Dover Saddlery.
Must list age on entry.
SVDA: Blind me with your Bling! $50.00 gift certificate Smart Pak
VADA-CH: High score Thoroughbred $50.00 gift certificate VTO Saddlery
Reserve High score Throughbred $25.00 gift certificate VTO Saddlery
Must have a copy of jockey papers with entry to be eligible
VADAF: TBA
SHENVADA: TBA
Dogs: Please leave them at home. If you must bring them: VHC regulation: on leash at all
times. $100.00 fine no exceptions.
Food: available on grounds: Coliseum snack bar and food truck.
DIRECTIONS: From I-81 North or South, exit # 191 on to I-64 West, then exit #55 onto Rt. 11 North,
turn right, at the next stop light, turn left onto Maury River Rd. Go 1 mile, VA Horse Center entrance is
on the left.
HOTELS: Several in the area: Best Western Lexington Inn 540-458-320 reduced rate $84.99. Please
note: THIS BEST WESTERN IS NOT THE ONE OFF MAURY RD NEAR THE WAFFLE HOUSE!
Mention VADA Chapter Challenge Show, must make reservation by July 22, 2014
Howard Johnson: 540-463-9181
Holiday Inn: 540-463-7351
Comfort Inn: 540-463-7311
Super 8: 540-463-7858
Motel 6: 540-463-7371
AUGUST 2014
NEWSLETTER
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AUGUST 2014
NEWSLETTER
The Virginia Dressage Association
hosts
George Williams at the Virginia Horse Center
East Complex
Lexington, Virginia
September 6 & 7, 2014
Riders, trainers, judges and anyone interested in learning and /or reviewing what it takes to
move up through the levels of dressage- come to the VADA Dressage Up Through the Levels
Seminar – with World Cup finalist and international Grand Prix rider and trainer Mr. George
Williams. Mr. Williams is actively engaged in the dressage community in many different
facets. He serves as the USDF President as well as an active competitor, rider, trainer and
clinician. Mr. Williams has been studying dressage since 1973 when he travelled to Germany
to begin his studies at the Reitinstitute von Neindorff. Since then his education and training
have allowed him to ride some of the best trained and most popular dressage horses
nationally and internationally. He is a well- liked clinician who has a very user friendly style of
teaching and explaining the theories behind the exercises leading to a successfully trained
dressage horse.
THE SEMINAR - The structure of the Seminar will be ‘up through the levels’ – from Training
level through Grand Prix. It is geared for you- the auditor. The program is suited to all abilities
and levels of auditors. Each level will be demonstrated with a demo rider/horse team(s) and
a question and answer period after the demonstration of each level.
Breakfast and lunch are available on grounds. Please bring a chair in case our bleachers are
filled.
Closing date – September 1, 2014 for auditors.
Please visit our web site- http://www.virginiadressage.org for more general information auditor forms and demo rider forms, fees.
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AUGUST 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.
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Scores must be earned from the current competition year
(December 1st through November 30th of the respective year (2013-2014))
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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
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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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AUGUST 2014
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, September 8th, 7:00 PM
Travinia’s Kitchen, Route 29 & Hydraulic
Monday, October 6th, 7:00 PM
Shadwells, Route 250 Bypass
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AUGUST 2014
VADA June 6, 2014
Board Meeting Minutes
Submitted by Alison Douglas
Conference Call Meeting Minutes
Boar’s Head, Charlottesville, VA
The meeting
was called
Submitted
by Sherri
Booyeto order at 8:03pm.
Present on the call were Alison Head (NOVA), Judith Harroun-Lord
(ShenVADA), Nancy Lowey (Cville) , Tina Longaker (Cville), Meredith
McGrath (SWVADA), Tracy Smith-Oliver (SWVADA), Jessie Ginsburg
(NOVA), Sheli King (NOVA), Anne Draine (Central/NE), Jane Palmer
(ShenVADA), Beth Rippel (SVDA), and Robyn Nunally (SVDA)
Beth made a motion that we approve the minutes from the May board
meeting. The motion was seconded by Nancy and was passed unanimously.
Jessie gave her Treasurer’s report, stating that we had a total of $160K and
very little activity.
L Program - update by Kathy Rowse – we have dates for next year at the
April, June, and Sept VADA NOVA shows.
Chapter Challenge Show - update by Meredith McGrath - Ribbons
ordered- things progressing. There is an article for newsletter editors.
Please make sure chapters put in newsletters. Volunteers are needed.
George Williams Clinic - Nancy has gotten a couple of videos for riders
for the clinic. She will put together an article for the newsletters. Sheli
made a motion which was seconded by Nancy for an ad in the Omnibus. It
was unanimously approved.
BLM - Nancy reported that she and Laura Berne have started contacting
vendors from last year. Chapters are encouraged to sponsor classes.
Alison H. reported that the sweatshirts have been ordered. There will be
some hot pink for Breast Cancer Awareness.
Chapters - make sure your members vote for Region 1 delegates.
Remember, delegates vote on BLM and GAIG locations. We have three
VADA members up for election.
Meeting adjourned at 8:36 pm.
Next meeting is August 5th at 8 pm.
Respectfully Submitted – Alison Douglas
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AUGUST 2014
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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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.
AUGUST 2014
NEWSLETTER
2014 EVENT CALENDAR
Month
Date
Day / Time
Event
Aug
2–3
Sat – Sun
George Williams Clinic
Greber Dressage, Crozet VA
Aug
9 - 10
Sat - Sun
Aug
15
Fri
Scholarship Applications Due
Aug
16
Sat
Hoof Guided Method Barefoot Trimming Clinic
Powhatan, VA
Aug
23
Sat
Chapter Challenge Schooling Show
VA Horse Center - Lexington, VA
Sep
6–7
Sat – Sun
George Williams VADA Clinic
VA Horse Center - Lexington, VA
Sep
8
Monday
7 PM
Sep
20
Sat
Oct
2–5
Thurs - Sun
Oct
6
Mon
7 PM
Oct
10 – 13
VADA-CH Summer Dressage at Commonwealth Park
VADA-CH Board/Membership Meeting
Travinia’s Kitchen, Route 29 & Hydraulic
VADA-CH Schooling Show
Grayson Farm – Helen George
USDF Regional Championships
Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center
Williamston, NC
VADA-CH Board/Membership Meeting
Shadwells , Route 250 Bypass
Equine Anatomy from the Inside Out
Toad Hollow Farm
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Sat – Mon
nd
32 Annual BLM Championships
& VADA Fall Competition
VA Horse Center, Lexington, VA
Oct
16 – 19
Thurs – Sun
Nov
1–2
Sat - Sun
Jeremy Steinberg Clinic
Venue - TBD
Nov
6–9
Thurs - Sun
US Dressage Finals
Kentucky Horse Park - Lexington, KY
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Cedar Creek Stables offers the following nice
young horses.
Dancing with Horses – Klaus Ferdinand Hempfling
What Horses Reveal – Klaus Ferdinand Hempfling
Ride With Your Mind Essentials – Mary Wanless
Common Sense Dressage – O’Connor
That Winning Feeling! – Savoie
It’s Not Just About the Ribbons – Savoie
Fitness, Performance and the Female Equestrian
– Midkiff
Pilates for the Dressage Rider – Dulak
One with the Herd – Liz Mitten Ryan
The Truth According to Horses – Liz Mitten Ryan
Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage – Hill
Horse as Teacher: The Path to Authenticity
Beyond The Dream Horse – Michael Bevilacqua
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.
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.
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
Contact Cathy Browne – 804-372-7181 or
brownecg@gmail.com
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.
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