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Midwest Dressage
Association
December 2015
Congratulations to our 2015 Year End Award Winners!
2015 MDA Board and Committees
Committees
Officers
The Board welcomes members to assist
on these committees. Please contact the
Committee Chairperson.
President
Will Davis II
willdavis@aol.com
Awards - Beth Schaub
Directory - Tom Bird
Education - Ingrid Baranski
Membership - Julie Fleming
Newsletter - Barbra Reis
Nominations - Valerie Dean, Jennifer
Moyne and Lisa Pinkos Howle
Product Sales - Will Davis
Professional Advisors - Valerie Dean
Public Relations and Marketing - Lisa
Machala
Sponsorship - sponsorship@midwestdressage.org
Video Library - Tom Bird
Volunteers - Will Davis
Web Site - Barbra Reis
Vice President
Ingrid Baranski
ingridbaranski@gmail.com
The Midwest Dressage Association
is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit
Secretary
Tom Bird
tomkbird@hotmail.com
December 2015
Contents
1 Photos from 2015 Year End Awards
Banquet
3...... 2016 Election Ballot
4......Recognized Show Awards
6......Schooling Show Awards
8......2016 Professional Grant Program
11.....Feldenkrais for Riders
12.....Clinic Report - George Williams
14....2016 Essay Contest Information
16 ...Board of Director Meeting
Minutes, October 2015
21... Classified Ads/Stable Listings
22...Calendar of Events
23...2016 Membership Application
Treasurer
Lisa Pinkos Howle
mlphowle@gmail.com
Board Members
Valerie Dean
bovaliefarm@yahoo.com
Julie Fleming
judgejulie33@aol.com
Classified Ads must be submitted to
the newsletter editor via email and in
Word format.
Denise Gentile
dar-den@comcast.net
Lisa Machala
MichiganEquineTherapy@gmail.com
Advertisments must be submitted via
email in either PDF or JPEG format.
Jennifer Moyne - jmoyne@med.
umich.edu
Deadline for Advertising AND
Classified ads is the 15th of the previous month. All ads MUST be prepaid
prior to publication.
Beth Schaub - beschaub@frontier.com
Susan Snethkamp -kampdressage@
gmail.com
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Midwest Dressage Association OFFICIAL BALLOT
Voting Member Number: _____
There are FOUR positions open. Vote for NOT MORE THAN FOUR
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Allison Gaughan-McNab
I began riding when I was a toddler and grew up with a passion for horses. As a youth I participated in Washtenaw
county 4-H and in high school was a member of the Manchester Equestrian Team. I rode throughout college and
that’s when I embarked in my eventing and dressage careers. I attended Washtenaw Community College where I
was inducted into Phi Theta Kappa, the two-year college honor society and then later earned my degree from the
University of Michigan in English Language and Literature. After graduation my parents and I began construction
of Far Gone Farm where I now teach and train full-time. I believe that by serving on the board for the MDA I will
help to educate and serve an often overlooked region of dressage riders, specifically the Washtenaw and Lenawee
county areas. I firmly believe that my writing and communication skills will be a tremendous asset. I represent an
important and burgeoning dressage community in Southeastern Michigan.
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Tonya Grant
I have been involved in dressage since I was a child growing up with my dad Chuck Grant and my mom Carole
Grant. I won the 2008 USEF Silver Stirrup award for Grand Prix and I-2 Champion and was ranked 4th nationally
with the USDF riding the Dutch stallion Kevekko. In 2009, Kevekko and I won the Grand Prix at the Winter
Equestrian Festival Classic in Wellington, Florida. I have been actively involved in promoting the future of our
sport by developing a Dressage Pony program. I worked with Kevin Bradbury at the Waterloo Hunt Club to
supporting the Dressage Pony Cup Program. I have been following my father’s footsteps in training young horses.
I actively believe in bringing dressage education to everyone.
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Shawn Ozker-Ragsdale
I have been involved in dressage for 45 years. I began my career at Bloomfield Open Hunt which lasted for 20
years and am currently training in the Oxford- Metamora area. I also offer clinics in Michigan and the tri-state
area. I have my USDF Bronze, Silver and 50% of my Gold Medal, all of which were earned on horses that I
trained. I recently organized the “Dressage at Devon” outing for the MDA and I regularly attend MDA board
meetings.
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Barbra Reis
I have been riding since the age of five, and after participating in hunters and eventing, found dressage to be my
forte. I have a Bachelor of Science in Equine Studies from Cententary College in NJ and a British Horse Society
Assistant Instructor certification from Porlock Vale Equestrian Centre in England. I have my USDF Bronze and
Silver Medals and showed Intermediate I in 2015. My husband and I own Brilliant Reflection Farm in Ortonville, a
dressage boarding and training facility. I have been involved with the MDA for over 15 years, having served on the
board for several terms and most recently taking over the MDA website and newsletter.
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Write-In ___________________________________
Mail to Julie Fleming at 9480 Grand River Rd. Fowlerville, MI. 48836. All ballots MUST BE
RECEIVED by Julie before the annual meeting on January 17, 2016 or bring to annual meeting on
January 17, 2016 at Cranberries in Goodrich, MI at 4:00 pm.
Midwest Dressage Association
2015 Year-End Awards
Recognized Shows
(* indicates Certificate of Merit)
TRAINING LEVEL OPEN
Champion
Zoe
Reserve
Zoe
Roy
Roy
TRAINING LEVEL ADULT AMATEUR
Champion
Jennifer
Clooten
CF Double Dare
Full Moon Rising Duke
75.117
68.863
*
*
68.951
*
Reserve
Third
Fourth
Fifth
Sixth
Seventh
Marcia
Valarie
Karen
Stephanie
Bonnie
Jamie
Reihl
Boatman
Shepherd
Wangler
Gorichan
Eckert
Knight Rider CRA
Full Moon Rising Cuervo
Gold
MSU Supersticious
Princessa KG
Liebchen HH
Zamara
St. Dartagnon
FIRST LEVEL OPEN
Champion
Reserve
Third
Fourth
Janelle
Kathleen
Stephanie
Zoe
Deisig
Marquardt
Moseby
Roy
Xander van de Tippe
Chulo EE
Incognito
Full Moon Rising Duke
70.588
69.605
67.255
67.108
*
*
*
*
Blazon White Sox
65.926
*
Clooten
Dempich
Aiuto
Currier
Knight Rider CRA
Paprika
Tesoro
Top Hat Fiduciary
67.304
63.628
63.444
62.688
*
*
*
Berryman
Myers
Yurasek
Deisig
Robbins
Glass
Celestina HP
Sterling
De Luxe Edition
Xander van de Tippe
RVF G Force+
Cabochon
68.366
66.158
65.729
64.919
64.837
62.195
*
*
*
*
*
*
FIRST LEVEL JUNIOR/YOUNG RIDER
Champion
Emilly
Ashworth
68.939
68.636
68.030
67.273
65.408
64.703
*
*
*
*
*
*
FIRST LEVEL ADULT
AMATEUR
Champion
Reserve
Third
Fourth
Jennifer
Shannon
Ami
Linda
SECOND LEVEL OPEN
Champion
Jill
Reserve
Jessie
Third
Leah
Fourth
Janelle
Fifth
Kimberly
Sixth
Jennifer
SECOND LEVEL ADULT AMATEUR
Champion
Crystal
Hagan
Reserve
Dianne
Pulles
Third
Hilary
Clayton
Fourth
Jennifer
Maull
Fifth
Ingrid
Grossberg
Sixth
Stephanie
Likens
Seventh
Shannon
Dempich
Halston
Secret Agent
Donzi MC
Danielle
Jazzebelle G
Entegrity Bey++/
Paprika
68.171
68.061
66.607
61.870
61.748
61.399
59.231
*
*
*
*
*
THIRD LEVEL
OPEN
Champion
Reserve
Wilson
Deisig
Bella Notte
H. S. Rockefeller
68.671
65.855
*
*
THIRD LEVEL ADULT
AMATEUR
Champion
Janell
Reserve
Denise
Scherbarth
Gentile
Alegria
Citizen Caine
63.846
62.479
*
*
FOURTH LEVEL OPEN
Champion
Kimberly
Robbins
Memoire
67.148
*
PRIX ST GEORGE OPEN
Champion
Jessie
Myers
HPB Wradish
65.044
*
PRIX ST GEORGE ADULT AMATEUR
Champion
Michelle
Conrad
Polensio
65.526
*
INTERMEDIATE I OPEN
Champion
Ruth
Reserve
Barbra
Allegro
Legal Majority
65.614
60.561
*
68.562
65.111
*
*
Carrie
Janelle
Hill-Schorsch
Reis
FREESTYLE TRAINING THROUGH FOURTH LEVEL OPEN
Champion
Jennifer
Maull
Danielle
Reserve
Valarie
Boatman
MSU Supersticious
For photos of all our
winners, go to the
Midwest Dressage
Association
Facebook Page
or the website.
Midwest Dressage Association
2015 Year-End Awards
Schooling Shows
(* indicates Certificate of Recognition)
INTRODUCTORY LEVEL
OPEN
Champion
Joan
Henning
Angel Leggs
65.833
*
Falcon Ace
70.917
*
Schultz
MSU Dream Flight
63.333
*
Myr
Allen
Full Moon Rising Duke
Java
63.627
62.243
*
Allen
Curious George
70.629
*
Hazan
Nixon
Meadow Lark Trust
Frieda
69.680
68.182
*
*
TRAINING LEVEL ADULT AMATEUR
Champion
Kim
Nobel
Reserve
Jennifer Moyne
Third
Marcia
Riehl
Fourth
Jamie
Eckert
Fifth
Lindsey McErlane
Sixth
Amy
Hanney
Seventh
Michele Wiacek
Extra Blazin Lad
Ephraim
Full Moon Rising Cuervo Gold
St. Dartagnon
Geoffrey
Cheri Lynn Rose CEH
Ritzy Business
76.877
71.153
68.287
67.273
66.859
59.693
59.282
*
*
*
*
*
TRAINING LEVEL JUNIOR/YOUNG RIDER
Champion
Kaela
McFadden
Reserve
Grace
Grelak
Regis
Cinderella
58.550
58.470
FIRST LEVEL OPEN
Champion
Frieda
66.028
Lords Country Legacy
58.373
INTRODUCTORY LEVEL ADULT AMATEUR
Champion
Amy
Miljour
INTRODUCTORY
LEVEL -JR./YG.
RIDER
Erika
Champion
Laura
TRAINING LEVEL NOVICE
RIDER
Champion
Gail
Reserve
Katie
TRAINING LEVEL OPEN
Champion
Alison
Reserve
Third
Bonni
Pam
Pam
Nixon
FIRST LEVEL JUNIOR/YOUNG RIDER
Champion
Erin
Boensch
*
FIRST LEVEL ADULT
AMATEUR
Champion
Jill
Reserve
Sally
Third
Linda
Heincelman
Baker
Currier
Goliath
Quirks & Foibles
Top Hat Fiduciary
65.640
63.387
62.270
*
*
*
SECOND LEVEL OPEN
Champion
Camilla
Demery
CBMF Coming Attraction
65.528
*
Midwest Dressage Association Professionals Grant Program
This Grant program has been established to assist those who are professional members of the Midwest Dressage Association meeting the following requirements in furthering their education in the
following area’s teaching, training, and judging.
The MDA board of directors shall set aside from the general fund the sum of $1,500.00 (three grants
of $500.00 each) at the beginning of each calendar year for the sole purpose of being awarded in the
form of Qualified Grant Money to those applicants meeting the following requirements:
A minimum of 2 years consecutive membership (in good standing) with the MDA
4 hours of volunteer time documented with the MDA with in the 12 months preceding the filing of a
grant application
A letter of recommendation from one student
A letter of recommendation from a professional horseperson - (Trainer, Instructor or Judge)
Approved educational opportunities would include the following:
All clinics, seminars, and educational programs offered and or sponsored by the following Midwest
Dressage Association, the United States Dressage Federation, United States Equestrian Federation.
And those educational opportunities brought before and approved by the MDA Board of directors on
a case by case basis.
Maximum grant to be awarded to any one person shall be limited to $500.00
* Board may approve any grant request for less then the applied for amount.
No one person can receive more then one grant per calendar year.
Should said recipient fail to attend specified event all grant moneys are to be refunded to MDA
within 30 days after the date said event.
Additional funds may be placed and/or added to the Professional Grant Fund through donations,
fund raisers, etc.
•
Terms & Conditions subject to change on an annual basis.
Midwest Dressage Professional Grant Work Sheet
Applicant Name:______________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________
City: _________________________State:__________ Zip:________
Phone #_____________________ E-Mail:_________________________
Membership Years:________________________________________________________
Volunteer Hours:_________ Event: ____________________ Date:________________
A letter of Recommendation from Student
Students contact information Name _____________________________
Contact # __________________________
A letter of recommendation from a professional Horseperson
(Trainer- Instructor or Judge)
Sponsors Name: ____________________________________________
Contact #: _________________________________________________
Event Date:______________________________________________________________
Event Location:___________________________________________________________
Please describe the educational event:
How does this event help you achieve your riding goals?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
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All requests should be filed 60 days prior to the event date, to ensure the MDA
Board has time to review requests. Thank you.
Please Mail completed work sheets / requests to:
Will Davis II
9518 Brookway Ct.
Goodrich, MI 48438
Contact # 810 287 2011
“Riders who spend most of their day with their body in
some other position (such as seated at a computer)
are actually spending the majority of their time
training their body for a posture and usage which may
not be constructive to the desired performance in the
saddle.” from Dressage Today: Rider Fitness Tip of
the Month: Improve Your Dressage Seat, Stabilize
Your Pelvis.
“Coordination of aids involves what is termed ‘a
dancer’s isolations’. This refers to the ability to move
any part of the body, however minor, without moving
another part, or to move combinations of body parts
parts at will without interference from body parts
that should be quiet.” from BioMechanical Riding,
Dressage, a Rider’s Atlas”, Nancy Nicholson, PhD
“The Feldenkrais Method works by improving
the body’s underlying neuromotor and skeletal
organization…By engaging the brain’s plasticity, or
ability to change, Feldenkrais gives us an opportunity
to change even our most engrained habits of
posture and movement.” from David ZemachBersin, Feldenkrais Institute of New York, Feldenkrais
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“In order to take advantage of your body’s extraordinary ability to improve itself through sensory motor
learning, you must give your brain an opportunity to detect and reduce the unnecessary, counterproductive muscular effort in your body. Research in neurophysiology has shown that when we exert a lot of
muscular effort, it is impossible for our brain to make the sensory distinctions needed to improve our
neuromuscular organization. That is why conventional exercise, with its reliance on muscular effort,
force and speed, actually restricts your brain’s ability to work on your body’s behalf. When we use
minimal muscular effort, our brain is free to make important sensory distinctions.
For example: if you hold a heavy object, you have to exert a considerable amount of muscular effort.
If a fly lands on top of the heavy object as you’re holding it, you cannot feel the very slight increase in
weight. This is because the muscular effort in your body is making it impossible for your brain to perceive the change of difference in weight. But if you hold something that is very light, like a feather, you
can easily feel the increase in weight because your brain is free to sense even the slightest difference or
change.
Awareness Through Movement (ATM) lessons apply the powerful neurological rule: less muscular effort produces more sensory motor learning and physical improvement. ATM lessons involve slow, easy
movement that activate your brain’s movement centers and generate a flow of valuable information
between your brain and your muscles. Automatically, as if by magic, tension, strain, fatigue and discomfort will disappear as your neuromuscular system reprograms itself for better health.” Reprinted from
“Relaxercise” based on the acclaimed work of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, by David Zemach-Bersin, et al
“The Feldenkrais Method helps people to move more easily, reduce tension and pain and increase their
awareness of themselves in any activity. It accomplishes this through the use of gentle movement lessons coupled with directed awareness. It is about the process of learning to develop your ability to
self-regulate and adjust from moment to moment. Because a horse responds to the information from the
rider’s seat, leg and hands, the rider must learn how to be more focused and precise. This work addresses nearly every movement function or difficulty a rider can imagine. Yet these lessons are all designed
around the same basic principle—to provide essential information to the brain or nervous system in
order to move more easily…Many riders suffer problems of balance, pain or stiffness in their hands and
feet, which the Feldenkrais Method can address directly. By becoming more sensitive and aware of your
patterns, you can reduce tension and improve the accuracy of your aids. Your horse will feel better and
be more likely to cooperate. When you run into new challenges, your heightened self-knowledge will
help you solve them.”
Taken from “Riding With the Whole Self” by Paris Kern, Certified Feldenkrais Teacher, September 2007
issue of Dressage Today
DRESSAGE CLINICS -- AND GEORGE WILLIAMS AT SOUTH VIEW FARM
By MDA reporter Jan Macafee
Tongue in cheek, Sandy Tull can do a little name dropping when it comes to attracting clinicians. Lilo
Fore and George Williams, Debbie Bowman and Catherine Haddad. They are a part of the on-going list
of high achievers Sandy and husband Francis Tull have had at their South View Farm, Mount Morris,
Mi. Along with her own training, showing and boarding enterprise, Sandy has managed to make a niche
business with top notch clinicians, some coming back for repeat performances. And more are planned.
The hope is to step up the numbers and have more clinics each year. “We have to keep this delicate balance,” Sandy explained. “We want to offer as many interesting experts as possible, yet not so many that
people can’t afford to keep coming.”
South View is the perfect place to invite a clinician who is likely to attract a big audience. The arena is
full size, and the manicured grounds are spacious, with plenty of parking for spectators and riders alike.
There are always stalls available and Sandy and Francis are gracious hosts to visitors, including generous lunches for riders and paying auditors.
George Williams, whose claim to fame includes being the current president of the USDF, was back Nov.
10 and 11, with a full schedule both days. Horse and rider combinations there to learn, went from four
year olds to Intermediate 11. There was a 19 hand draft horse whose rider, MDA member Ami Aiuto literally needed a ladder to mount. We expected the earth to shake when he started moving, but not so. He
had a light way of going that was cause for amazement. Just as some big, fat men can be light ballroom
dancers, this massive horse was able to collect and barely touch the ground at trot and canter. Then came
a Hafflinger stallion with a businesslike attitude and an exuberant flaxen mane requiring multiple long
braids reaching well beyond the shoulder to keep it tamed. Williams met all with the same easy grace
Typical of his quiet tenacity, was dealing with an otherwise obedient horse who had an unprovoked
habit of reefing the reins from the rider. William’s approach was to keep it simple and clear to the horse,
repeating the instructions. “Take him back to the walk, ask for canter. If he trots, throws his haunches or
head, back to the walk again.” The line he used on a couple of occasions “if it takes one hundred times,
it takes one hundred times. Let’s ask again.” No roughness, forever patient, he had the rider keep that
horse on the same lead for a full half hour. Détente was reached.
Asked about his position with the USDF, and what it involves, Williams says he sees his role mostly as
a facilitator. The structure is already in place. Meetings of the board members are approximately once a
month, with a annual gathering at the finals.
“I see my role a helping to plan big-picture projects. Things in the future for instance like FEI level
instructor certification,” Williams explained. “I’m not involved in all the details. I look for the right opportunity to move the ideas being discussed, forward. Timing is everything It takes a long time to make
changes, to get everyone on the same page. Patience is a prime ingredient.” William’s qualities of tact
and approachability would have to help.
Williams, with a back ground as head rider at Temple Farms, knows a lot about training horses. When
he left there and entered the world of open dressage competition, he was very successful with the Grand
Prix mare Rocher. “ I think the highlight of my
career was competing with the US team in Aachen
for the World Cup,” Williams said, still looking as
lean and athletic as he ever did. “It was a heady,
exciting time I will never forget.” He hasn’t been
in the show ring for over a year and no longer feels
compelled to compete. “I’m not saying I will never
do so again, but I do know it won’t be with the
same intensity as it was in the past.”
At the recent dressage finals in Kentucky, Williams
took special delight in his USDF role that allowed
him to personally hand awards to winners and
place-getters. “What a joy it was,” Williams said.
“Those riders were so happy to be there, so full of
feeling when they achieved recognition. I loved
being on the giving end of that.”
Classified ads are one of the many “perks”
of MDA membership. As a member you can
run an ad (60 words or less) in our newsletter and website for FREE! An ad will run for
two issues and then, if you’d like, you can run
another ad!
We hope that MDA classified ads will help
our members sell horses, tack, apparel, and
trailers. And that ads will also help trainers find more students and barns to fill more
stalls. You can also use ads to help you find
something you’ve been searching for– such as
the perfect horse to buy or lease or a specific
type of used saddle.
Lest you think such a guy might be all tough and
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head at the end of a lesson and observing with
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MIDWEST DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION
ESSAY CONTEST
This essay contest is open to all current MDA members.
One $50.00 cash prize will be awarded to one winner in each of the
following categories.
Jr./Young rider
Adult Amateurs
Professional Members
All submitted essays will be published in the MDA Newsletter.
Winners will be announced and awarded at the 2016 MDA Awards Banquet.
Essay Guidelines:
Submissions may be made Dec 1- 2015 through Nov 1, 2016
Essay Topic:
How Has Your Relationship with Horses Shaped Your Life?
Judging Criteria:
Originality, Creativity, Correct use of language, vocabulary, structure and spelling.
Appropriateness to essay topic
The Judge:
Is an established horse person who has worked with a broad range of ages, types and
styles of horses, but has been mainly concentrated in the world of Dressage.
In addition to being highly respected in the dressage community, they are well spoken
and well written.
Submitting an Essay:
you may E-mail to Barb Reis at blondmane@yahoo.com
or mail a hard copy to
Barb Reis
490 Rissman Lane
Ortonville, MI. 48462
Photo credit: Ron Berg
TDF –
Your Source for Support
SInCE 1989, donors to
Each year grants and
The Dressage Foundation
scholarships are awarded
have generously provided
to riders of all ages and
funds to create a better
levels, instructors, judges,
dressage community…
breeders, and non-profit
for you.
organizations. Could you
be our next grant recipient?
Photo credit: Jennifer Bryant
Visit www.dressagefoundation.org to learn about the opportunities that are currently available:
adulT amaTeurs
• Gifted Memorial Fund
• Heldenberg Training
Center Fund
YouTH
• Carolyn Van Cise Fund
• Heldenberg Training
Center Fund
• Renee Isler Dressage
Support Fund
• Trip Harting Fund
• Young Rider International
Dream Program
insTrucTors
• Captain Jack Fritz Young
Professionals Grants
• Continuing Education for
Instructors Fund
• Karen Skvarla Fund
• Major Anders Lindgren
Scholarships
• Renee Isler Dressage
Support Fund
• Trip Harting Fund
• USDF Region 9 Teaching
Excellence Award
TDF General Sheet.indd 1
Judges
• Edgar Hotz Judges Fund
• Renee Isler Dressage
Support Fund
• Trip Harting Fund
Breeders
• Elysium Farm Fund for U.S.
Breeder Excellence
HigH Performance Teams
• Carol Lavell Advanced
Dressage Prize
• Patsy Albers Award
educaTional evenTs
• Continuing Education for
Instructors Fund
• Dancing Horse Fund
• Edgar Hotz Judges Fund
• Michael Poulin Dressage Fund
• Sally Swift Memorial Fund
• Violet Hopkins
Fund
1/15/15 9:43 AM
MINUTES OF THE MIDWEST
DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION BOARD
October 7, 2015 6:30 PM
Held at White Horse Restaurant
Metamora, Michigan
Board members in attendance: Vice-Chair Ingrid
Baranski, Tom Bird, Sue Snethkamp, Denise Gentile, Lisa Machala, Beth Schaub and Lisa Howle
Guests: Jan Nierzwik, Barb Reis, Jayne Bailey
The meeting was called to order by the Vice-Chair
at 6:30 PM
Comments from the Chair: Noting that there had
been concerns raised about the use of MDA Bucks
for a number of MDA activities and how these
are accounted for by the MDA. Motion by Lisa
Machala that the discussion about the MDA bylaws and issuance and accounting for MDA Bucks
be tabled. Seconded by Sue Snethkamp. Approved
by voice vote.
Secretary’s Report: Tom Bird presented the minutes from the September 2, 2015 board meeting.
Copies of the minutes were previously emailed
to the board for their review and comment. One
correction was requested: adding the emailing of
the Treasurers profit/loss statement for September
to the Board. Motion by Lisa Machala that the
September 2, 2015 minutes be approved with corrections. Seconded by Beth Schaub. Approved by
voice vote.
Treasurer’s Report: Lisa Howle reported on the
financial statements for the month of September
showing a check book balance of $15,862.13, a CD
savings account of $6,684 and a regular savings
account of $5,000. She noted that the names on
the two savings accounts will need to be changed
to reflect the new officers as these accounts were
not transferred at the same time as the checking
account. There two accounts are not part of the
Quick Books balance sheets. Lastly, tax form 990
will be filed by our CPA who is also monitoring
and providing an overview of the books. Motion
by Tom Bird to accept the September 2015 financial report. Seconded by Beth Schaub. Approved
by voice vote.
Committee Reports:
Memberships: Lisa Howle stated that there was no
report from Julie Fleming, and there are no changes to the membership with 132 Amateur/Owners,
37 Juniors, 81 Professional and 2 Life members for
a total of 252. There was discussion about changes
to the on-line membership form and if it was
practical to incorporate the PayPay option. It was
pointed out that coordination signature software
and the PayPay confirmation as part of an on-line
process is more complicated than anticipated. Motion by Tom Bird that the issue of the membership
form and the use of PayPal be tabled to a future
meeting. Seconded by Lisa Machala. Approved by
voice vote.
Education: Ingrid Baranski stated that the freestyle
clinic still has some space available for riders and
auditors. Lisa Machala said that she would prepare
a packet for the auditors. The audio system will be
set up on Friday.
Executive Committee: no report
Product Sales: no report
Marketing and Promotions: Kalmbach Feeds, the
maker of Tribute feeds, has been unresponsive to
numerous inquires about the account status. We
are continuing to collect feed bag labels and will
not be submitted until we have a reply from Kalmbach.
Annual Meeting: Denise Gentile reported that
she has been working with Addison Oaks Conference Center on setting up the awards banquet.
The doors will be open at 11:30 . Sydney Collier,
the guest speaker is confirmed. There will be 10
persons per table. Barb Reis said that she could
provide a thumb drive with photographs for the
slide show that would run as background. Barb
Reis also said that she could prepare the handout
program and there was discussion about lead time
and sponsorships. The deadline for program ads
would be November 12 for the November 22 banquet. Denise Gentile stated that she needed a final
head count by November 12 and that the reservation form would be included on the website, Facebook and in the newsletter. There was discussion
about the year end reports that have, in the past,
been presented at the annual meeting when it was
held in January. These reports will be due in December and will be included in the newsletter. The
ballots for the board of directors and by-law issues
can be included as part of the program, although
the results will not be official until the end of the
year. Motion by Lisa Machala that the current
board of directors be available to the membership
at the Annual Meeting banquet and that ballots for
voting on the 2016 board of directors be extended
through late December 2015 when the votes will be
tallied and winners announced by December 31,
2015. Seconded by Ingrid Baranski. Approved by
voice vote.
Professional Advisors: Motion by Lisa Machala
that discussion of the professional advisors activities be tabled to the November 4, 2015 meeting.
Seconded by Tom Bird. Approved by voice vote.
Nominations: Lisa Howle stated this will be part
of the banquet and ballots will be available to the
members.
Scholarship: no report
Awards: Beth Schaub said that she would pick up
the trophy awards that are in East Lansing and
that there are currently 17 riders that have submitted for awards and more submissions are being
received daily. She said that reminders should be
posted on Facebook calling for award submissions
from the membership. There was discussion about
the other awards (Jean Brown, Hall of Fame, Vi
Hopkins, etc.). Motion by Tom Bird that consideration of these awards be tabled to the November 5,
2015 meeting. Seconded by Lisa Machala. Approved by voice vote.
Historian: no report
Directory: no report
Newsletter: Barb Reis reported that the October
newsletter was sent out on October 1st and that
she used a different printing company that could
both print, process and mail the 20 page newsletter.
The printing company has a bulk mail permit that
allows for continued use of the MDA non-profit
mailing status without the MDA renewing it’s nonprofit annual permit. There were additional costs
involved with folding, tabbing and delivery to the
post office in addition to the cost of postage. This
one stop process significantly reduces the processing time for the newsletter.
Volunteers: no report
Video Library: no report.
Website: Barb Reis commented that website concerns were addressed in the membership discussion.
Old Business: There was discussion about D and
O insurance coverage to be purchased for the
MDA Board and that while events are covered
with individual riders, there is not coverage for
individual board members, coverage that is typically used non-profit boards. An estimate of this
coverage would be about $800. Motion by Lisa
Machala that a Board of Directors insurance policy
be purchased. Seconded by Lisa Howle. There was
discussion that quotes and terms should be secured
for this type of policy, through our current independent agent, so they can be compared. Motion
by Lisa Machala amending her previous motion
that D and O insurance policy be purchased for
Board of Directors by our independent agent as
soon as possible. Seconded by Lisa Howle. Approved by voice vote.
New Business: Sue Snethkamp announced that he
sister JoAnn Parker has created an annual award
in honor of her late dressage mount Sonet a Polish
warmblood who lived to the age of 37. Holding a
special place in her heart, Sonet allowed Mrs. Parker to train through Grand Prix, a life saving experience. The annual award will be $200 to be used to
further the dressage education of the recipient by
supporting lessons, attending clinics or showing.
The recipient must be an adult/amateur with the
highest average score, First through Fourth Level
at schooling or recognized shows. Criteria for this
award will be published.
The next meeting of the MDA Board was approved
for Wednesday, November 4, 2015
at 6:30 PM at the Anne McPhees Restaurant in
Ortonville. Motion by Tom Bird to Adjourn. Seconded by Lisa Machala. Meeting adjourned at 8:40
pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tom Bird, MDA Secretary
ATTENTION
MDA Members!
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have been suspended as of
11/4/2015.
The MDA Board will be
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complete review and
investigation has been
completed.
We appologize for any
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Several ​horses available for
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Stable Listings
Brilliant Reflection Farm
Brian & Barbra Reis
490 Rissman Lane
Ortonville, MI 48462
248-670-9031
www.brilliantreflectionfarm.com
Lessons, Boarding, Rehab for
equine, Schooling Shows, Turnout,
Indoor/Outdoor arenas.
Deisig Dressage
Janelle Deisig
7330 E. Curtis Road
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
989-598-6850
Janelledeisig@yahoo.com
www.deisigdressage.com
Dressage training, sales, trailer in
lessons
Far Gone Farm
Allison Gaughan-McNab
923 Sharon Hollow Road
Manchester, MI 48158
9734-276-8967
fgfsporthorses@yahoo.com
Boarding, Lessons Training, Breeding, Sales
Lone Willow Farms
Ingrid Baranski
5781 Hessen Road
Casco, MI 48064
586-306-6275
www.lonewillowfarms.net
Instruction and Training
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Reflection Arabians
Jim & Nancy Lapeer
3332 Lake George Road
Dryden, MI
Sky High Farm
1759 Smith Road
Lapeer, MI. 48446
248-890-2426
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Boarding & Dressage Training
Southview Farm
Sandra Tull
8023 N. Center Road
Mt Morris, MI 48458
810-397-0387
sandytulldressage.com
Dressage training, Coaching at
shows, Sales,Trailer in welcome
Will travel for lessons, Hosting
clinics with Internationally known
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Summerwood
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3589 Fenton Road
Hartland, MI 48353
248-887-3819 or 248-408-7842.
Training - GP dressage. Work with
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Visual Equestrian LLC
Tonya & Carole Grant
5390 Pleasant Hill drive
Fenton, Michigan 48430
248-219-0410
Dressage training, Sale horses and
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Trailer in lessons welcome
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@Rattlewood Farms
Oxford, MI
810-387-2011
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Calendar of Events
December 2015
2 - MDA Board of Directors Meeting, 6:30pm at the Highland House, 2360 E. Highland Road, Highland, MI. Contact Will
Davis for more information at 810-287-2011
January 2016
17 - MDA Annal Meeting, Cranberries Cafe, Goodrich, MI. Starts at 4pm. Contact Will Davis at 810-287-2011 for more
information.
21 - MDA Movie night at Deisig Dressage in Frankenmuth, MI. Free to Members, pizza and refreshments. Starts at 7:00pm.
RSVP to Janelle at 989-598-6850 or Janelledeisig@yahoo.com.
February 2016
25 - MDA Movie night at Brilliant Reflection Farm in Ortonville, MI Free to Members, pizza and refreshments. Starts at
7:00pm. RSVP to Barb at 248-670-9031 or blondmane@yahoo.com.
April 2016
9 & 10 - Janet Foy “On the Levels” Symposium. More details to come! Contact Barb at 248-670-9031 or blondmane@
yahoo.com to inquire about sponsorships, advertising and vendor information.
Midwest Dressage Association
Membership application
December 1, 2015—November 30, 2016
Membership Information:
Name:
Renewal (MDA #):
Farm/Business Name:
Street:
Zip:
Rider Status:
Phone:
Open
Adult Amateur
Email:
New Member :
Date of Birth
City:
State:
Junior/Young Rider (Must be under 21 as of 12/1/2015)
If a rider status is not selected, applicant will be considered as Open for all MDA purposes including year end awards. Adult Amateur status is limited
to riders who meet the guidelines of USEF GR808.
Family Memberships:
Name:
Phone:
Rider Status:
Open
Only the primary member will receive monthly newsletters and yearly directories.
Email:
Adult Amateur
Date of Birth
Junior/Young Rider (Must be under 21 as of 12/1/2015)
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Name:
Phone:
Rider Status:
Open
Email:
Adult Amateur
Date of Birth
Junior/Young Rider (Must be under 21 as of 12/1/2015)
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I would like to be listed in the MDA Directory with the following services:
 Boarding Facility  Training Facility  Trainer (will travel)  Judge  Other:
Member these services apply to:
 I DO NOT want my information printed in the MDA Directory
All Members receive a membership card and lapel pin, monthly newsletters, a yearly directory, and a group membership to Unite d
States Dressage Foundation (USDF) for the membership year. The effective date of membership is the postmarked date of the
application. MDA is not r es pons ible for late, delayed, or m is dir ected m ail. Pleas e allow thr ee weeks for proces s ing of MDA
application and USDF group membership.
For Questions, please contact: Julie Fleming
membership@midwestdressage.org
Office Use Only:
PM:
AMT:
CK:
TOTALS: Adult Am ateur/Open ($51) $
Junior ($41)
Family Members ($21 X
$
)
$
 MDA Annual Awards
$
Non US Mailing address (add’l $15)
$
I would like to donate to: (tax deductible) Please indicate amt.
 MDA Educational Clinics $
Less MDA Bucks (Please Include) $
TOTAL PAID: $___________
Please make checks payable to MDA and send to Julie Fleming, 9480 W. Grand River Rd., Fowlerville, MI 48836
This will be your last newsletter.
It’s time to renew
your MDA Membership
for 2016!
Fill out the application at the back of the newsletter
and send to Julie Fleming!
c/o Barbra Reis
Brilliant Reflection Farm
490 Rissman Lane
Ortonville, MI 48462
Midwest Dressage Association