Jan2015 STRIDE Newsletter - STRIDE Dressage of Ocala

STRIDE: Striving Toward Riding
Improvement & Dressage Education
STRIDE Dressage Inc. is the Ocala, Florida Group Membership
Organization of the US Dressage Federation (USDF)
www.STRIDEdressage.org
January 2015 Newsletter
www.STRIDEdressage.org
2015 STRIDE Board and Officials
President & Facebook Editor
Loretta Lucas, (352) 875-3613
meadowlarkhill@earthlink.net
Vice President
Charlotte Trentelman, 352-629-6729
rebelridge@aol.com
Recording Secretary
Su Zi, 352-288-1318
x.suzi@live.com
Treasurer
Karen Kim, 352-591-0578
kkimfl@windstream.net
Membership Secretary
Carol Rike, 352-351-8047
carol.rike@unitedrealtyocala.com
Member-At-Large
Irene Gentile, 352-245-2730
pinkwoman55@aol.com
Advertising Manager
Jacki Farrar, 253-225-5553
ads@stridedressage.org
Webmaster
Maurice Grafe, barn@stridedressage.org
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
2015 STRIDE
SCHOOLING SHOWS
FLORIDA HORSE PARK
First Sundays In March, May, June:
• March 1
• May 3
• June 7
Last Sundays In September and
October:
• September 27
• October 25
Newsletter Editor & Past President
Hellena Smejda, 352-351-9262
hellenas@mac.com
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KNOW YOUR 2015 OFFICERS
President: Loretta Lucas.
Loretta was elected President in 2014, has been a
member since 1995 and has held many offices
(including President, Recording Sec. and
Membership Sec.). Loretta is a competitor and
volunteer both at STRIDE shows and at USEF/USDF
Recognized competitions. She has represented
STRIDE at three USDF conventions, and will be doing
so again this December. She currently administers
the STRIDE Facebook page.
Vice President: Charlotte Trentelman.
Charlotte was elected Vice President in 2014, and
has served previously as President, Vice President,
and 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 ever-popular "Dog Days" schooling show,
which benefits the Humane Society annually.
Membership Secretary, Carol Rike.
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 VicePresident, 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, specializing in farms, acreage and singlefamily 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.
President Lucas since there was no candidate for
the position.
Recording Secretary, Su Zi.
Su Zi is a life-long language professional: in addition
to her Master's degree in Literature, and a number
of decades teaching writing skills for college and
high school people, she has also published a series
of interviews that require exact note taking.
Additional publications include critical essays on
literature, the arts and culture for multiple
publications, as well as publications of fiction and
poetry. One editor has said "you have the golden
keyboard". Su Zi has several horses and competes
her paint pony in driving events.
Member At Large: Irene Gentile.
Irene has been involved with STRIDE for many years
and has held most officer positions. She was
appointed Member at Large in 2014 and is
volunteer coordinator for all shows.
Hellena Smejda, Immediate Past President.
Hellena is the editor of STRIDE’s newsletter. She was
President in 2012 and 2013, Treasurer in 2010 and
2011, and has also served as Membership Secretary
and Ad Manager. She moved to Ocala From
Chicago in 2004 with two 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.
Treasurer, Karen Kim.
Karen moved to Ocala in 1998 from Houston, to her
small farm in NW Ocala, where she has 4 senior
citizen horses ranging in age from 23 to 29. She has
helped STRIDE in many ways, including organizing
our riding clinic in 2010, and has volunteered at
many shows. Since assuming the Treasurer’s position
in 2012, she has converted STRIDE’s financials to
Quicken and prepares timely and accurate reports
for the Board. In 2015, Karen was appointed by
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2015 Metta Baxter Driving Class
February 7-8, 2015
Learn to Drive & Train Your Horse to Drive
University of Florida IFAS Horse Unit
Offered through Santa Fe College
Learn from Florida Whips Volunteers
Registration open after January 6, 2015:
www.sfcollege.edu/cied/communityed/
Questions: wacahoota@att.net or 225-767-9615
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STRIDE ADS - RULES & RATES
WHERE ADS APPEAR: Ads are published in the STRIDE
e-newsletter which appears 11 times a year (no
July), and on the website www.stridedressage.org.
AD DEADLINE: Payment and/or order must be
received by 25th of preceding month.
QUESTIONS: Jacki Farrar, STRIDE Ad Manager, (253)
225-5553 . EMAIL: 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
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 Jacki Farrar, 6040
SE 126th Lane, Belleview, FL 34420
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saddle set for the money.
(Dec/Jan)
STRIDE CLASSIFIED ADS – Jan 2015
HORSES FOR SALE / LEASE
$550 firm Call Diane 352-245-0648
PRICE REDUCED!!!! SEMI-ELITE SCHLEESE DRESSAGE SADDLE
17.5 WIDE (ADJUSTABLE). LOVELY SADDLE WITH NARROW
TWIST. THIS SADDLE IS MADE ON THE HENNIG TREE
#3. EVALUATED BY OFFICIAL SCHLEESE REP AND TOTAL
WOOL REFLOCKING DONE $800.00 OBO Jenifer 352-6017881 (Dec/Jan)
“Danika” a 2011 RPSI registered, branded filly out of Donafur
(Donatelli x Stutbuch 1). German judges very pleased with
conformation in 2012 inspection. Big swinging walk, uphill
trot/canter, very athletic. Amateur friendly. Currently 16 hands,
USDF lifetime membership, microchipped and eligible for USEF
awards thru Zweibrucker registry. $11,500. 352-486-2829
(Dec/Jan)
Cob size trap $1000. Contact Judy 352.638.8398 (Dec/Jan)
2001 Oldenburg gelding for sale/ lease. 17 plus hands, 13 yrs, older
amateur owned. Confirmed 3rd Level but prof can do PSG.
Doesn't buck rear runoff kick or bite. Willing to please Sharon
361.4385 (Jan/Feb)
SERVICES
INSTRUCTION AND TRAINING
Body clipping by MaryBeth Gokee. Text or email for quotes: 706-7565449 Mbrider@msn.com. (Dec/Jan)
Infinity Riding Company located in Ocala, FL will host a two-day
classical dressage clinic with Andrea Velas, manager of Paul
Belasik’s PA Riding Academy, January 17th-18th, 2015. For more
information on Andrea’s background please see Paulbelasik.com.
Contact Kathy Maechtle at 307-751-4633 for space available and
directions. Auditors welcome! (Jan)
Wild Heart Stable offers horse breaking and training for horse and
rider. All seats. Trained for 35 yrs+. Clinics. Licensed massage
therapist for humans and equine. Now practicing Ashiatsu
therapy, the most luxurious barefoot massage in the universe.
Paulette 941-628-0169. (Dec/Jan)
Two spots open for the Pilates for Dressage® Camp with Janice
Dulak and Sarah Martin. This one week intensive focuses on rider
position and it's effect on riding dressage. Pilates for Dressage®
will be limited to January this year. Contact
janice@dulakpilates.com (Dec/Jan)
Get your 2015 show season kicked off to a great start with lessons at
BREC Dressage! Two instructors available! We can help
customize a program for beginning riders through the upper level
competitor. Beautiful facility and great learning atmosphere!
Contact Tyra for more info. tyra@brecdressage.com or 715 6858033 (Dec/Jan)
EQUIPMENT, APPAREL AND TACK FOR SALE
Like new, Kutzman Mikrofox Marathon carriage for sale. Fits 10 to 12
hand pony. 2 Sets of shafts, air bag suspension, adjustable seat
& shafts (length & width), brake, groom step. Asking $5500 obo
Contact Linda Evans 352-486-3197 (Dec/Jan)
Come ride and train with us at new Frolicking Fox Farm in NW. Fun,
friendly environment. Quality care. Excellent footing in new
100x200 arena. Lots of trail riding available. We can train your
horse in Dressage, jumping, CT. Lesson packages, training board
and show prep available. 203-837-7374 (Dec/Jan)
For Sale: Black Kieffer Dressage Saddle, Wein DL Pro, 17" seat,
medium tree, close contact, new billets, newly re-flocked, kept in
controlled climate, oiled regularly, VG condition. $650.00 Text
321-948-0521 for more details and pix. (Dec/Jan)
ROMITELLI SHOES and ALEX'S BOOTS made in real manual work.
Quality leather riding boots offered to outlet prices. What’s in
stock $350 to $750 or custom made starting $ 550 www.romitelliriding-boots.com info@dressur-seidl.ch Phone 352 529 7376
(Dec/Jan)
BOARDING
Garden Stables has two to three stalls available during the HITS
show season. Two grass pastures are also available. 7 minutes
from the show grounds. Rates for 'dry' stalls very competitive.
Inquire ocalpaula@aol.com or 352-216-3950. (Dec/Jan)
As follows for sale; cob/full size essential plus (from driving
essentials) driving harness. Show quality. paid $1100, excellent
condition accept $800 please contact Kim 352 625 2541 or e mail
sky_2006@earthlink.net (Dec/Jan)
NW Ocala – Multiple stalls in brick center aisle barn, Rubber/sand
dressage arena. Full care, self-care. Near HITS, 326 & 27, Call
Carol: 352-351-8047. (Dec/Jan)
Saddle for sale: Schleese Liberty, 17" seat, medium tree. Excellent
condition, comfortable, slightly forward flap, $2200. Judy Downer,
352-817-2347 or starrynightfarm55@yahoo.com. (Dec/Jan)
Boarding with 50 acres of Trails and great trail riding buddies. Small,
private barn, adults only. New 100 x 200 sand arena with mirror
and lights. Large pastures with shade trees. All day group or
private turnout. 12 miles west of Ocala. www.alwaysabreeze.com
Like us on facebook. 352-861-7405 Kathy Rohlwing (Dec/Jan)
Centaur dressage saddle made by Michael Stokes. Black, 17" Wide
tree with a narrow twist. Very comfortable. Excellent condition.
New Cost $1500 Will sell with fittings, pad and girth. Wonderful
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have water. Contact (352) 528-3858 or email
joe@restandbethankfulfarm.com (Dec/Jan)
WANTED
FOR SALE: NW Marion, 3- to 9-acre estate sites in Equestrian
Springs (www.EquestrianSprings.com), Ocala's most beautiful
horse community. Gated with cascade fountain topped by life-size
horse sculpture, 2–mile shaded bridle path, winding roads, trees,
underground utilities. Also, brand-new 4BR+den home by Carlson
Construction. Hellena phone/text (352) 875-8156. (Jan/Feb)
Learn to drive for FREE! Working student wanted. Lessons and/or
drive time in exchange for grooming and light cleaning--no
mucking. One or two weekday afternoons available. Opportunity
for part time pay. Charlotte Trentelman, rebelridge@aol.com,
352-629-6729. (Dec/Jan)
Looking for quiet lesson/trail (possibly also driving) horse. Must be
sane and sound. Mare or gelding, some dressage training a
plus. Please email Pat Van Nostrand: vannospa@gmail.com.
(Dec/Jan)
FOR SALE: New, just-completed “Forest Springs” home: 4BR+den, 3car garage, on 3 treed acres in Equestrian Springs, Marion
County’s most beautiful gated horse community featuring life-size
horse sculpture fountain, 2–mile shaded bridle path, winding
roads, underground utilities. See house blog
at www.EquestrianSprings.com. Hellena (352) 875-8156.
(Jan/Feb)
REAL ESTATE
On Gator Slide Farm, barn loft bed sit, $350.00/mo., electric and
water included in price, share washer/dryer. UF student friendly.
Horse board, $375.00/mo. Barn Family Program: Barn chore
credit against rental and/or board. Dressage, stadium, cross
country. Contact: Dibbie, 352-466-3538, gtrslfrm@aol.com
(Dec/Jan)
Custom built 4 bedroom - 2 bath. Split floor plan. 2 car garage. Lease
12 months. $1,800.00 monthly rent. Unfurnished. Summit Downs
gated community does not allow agricultural animals. Horse
boarding facilities in surrounding communities. Contact Sue
Hansen, Fontana Realty, 352.547.7271. Ocala Marion County
MLS 416575. www.SueHansenOcala.com select Rental
(Dec/Jan)
1 bedroom apartment in Club House Barn on Gator Slide Farm,
convenient to UF. $650/month, includes full kitchen, bath, shared
washer/dryer, central heat/AC, water/electricity. Tenant pays own
phone, Internet, TV. First/last month rent required. Can earn barn
chore credits to mitigate rent. Dibbie, 352-466-3538,
gtrslfrm@aol.com. (Dec/Jan)
PETS
Carriage dog in your pocket! Will be under 4 lbs and so cute.
Registered male Chihuahua. The best of bloodlines, a real tail
wagged looking for his new home. Located in Morriston, Fl. $600.
Or will consider trade for Shetland/mini size equipment. Julie
(570) 246-8656 (Jan/Feb)
10 Acres in Moss Bluff area, 1600 sq. ft home, chefs kitchen, full
pantry, 2 full baths, master on main floor, loft, wood burning
fireplace, 2nd out building with AC serves as the “man cave”, tin
roof, jacuzzi tub. $250,000 - Contact Kay Mace 352-203-4512
(Dec/Jan)
Beautiful litter of Italian Greyhound puppies. Reds, seals and black.
All males, home raised and loved. Vaccinated, wormed and
registered. Located in Morriston. Fl. $600. (570) 236-8656
(Jan/Feb)
FOR RENT, Crownwood Villa, off Hwy. 225A. Immaculate 2/2 with
loft. High ceilings, tile floors, screened porch. Community Pool &
Tennis. $1,000./mo. Incl. yard care & garbage p.u. Call: Dixie
Parsley, Broker, Parsley Real Estate, 352-220-4355 (Dec/Jan)
Adjoins trails-Beautifully remodeled 3/2 home & 3.6 acres at Lake
Weir is horse ready. Reduced! Only $189,000. Other horse
properties available. Call Carol Rike, Broker, United Realty Corp
of Ocala, 352-351-8047, carol.rike@unitedrealtyocala.com
(Dec/Jan)
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3+ Acre horse farm near trails & beaches, 3/2 block home. Only
$189,000! Also, 16 acre farm w/8-stall barn & 3/2 home midway
between Ocala & Gainesville, $399,999. Carol Rike, United
Realty Corp of Ocala 352-351-8047,
Carol.rike@unitedrealtyocala.com (Dec/Jan)
HITS, Ocala, Gainesville easily accessible. 4 bedroom house. Heated
pool. 10 acres. 14 stall center-aisle stable, tack room, groom’s
quarters, storage. Majestic live oaks provide shade and beauty.
Only 10 minutes from HITS in NW Marion County. All paddocks
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