ADA August Centerline

The

Centerline

Arizona Dressage Association

Vol. 15, Issue 8

www.azdressage.org

USDF Region 5 NAJRYR Team

August 2015

See Article on Page 8

BOARD

President:------------------------------ Sue Leutwyler

------------------------------------ s.leutwyler@azdressage.org

1st VP: ---------------------------------- Kathy Smith

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2nd VP: -------------------------------- Lara Bowles

------------------------------------ l.bowles@azdressage.org Secretary: ----------------------------- Cindy Hitchcock ----------------------------------- c.hitchcock@azdressage.org Treasurer: ----------------------------- Cynthia Ganem ----------------------------------- c.ganem@azdressage.org Trustee of Records:-----------------Cynthia Ganem

------------------------------------ c.ganem@axdressage.org Heather Bilodeau --------------------- h.bilodeau@azdressage.org Michell Combs ------------------------- m.combs@azdressage.org Betty Drake ----------------------------- b.drake@azdressage.org Sarah Lindsten ------------------------- s.lindsten@azdressage.org Kim Pribble------------------------------ k.pribble@azdressage.org Pam Polydoros ------------------------- p.polydoros@azdressage.org

COMMITTEES

Awards: ----------------------------- Kim Pribble Centerline Editor: ---------------- Sue Leutwyler Communications: ----------------- Sue Leutwyler Education:--------------------------- Sarah Lindsten Finance: ----------------------------- Cynthia Ganem Fundraising: ----------------------- Pam Polydoros Futurity: Janet Solanik ---------- j.solanik@azdressage.org Historian: --------------------------- Sue Leutwyler Juniors/Young Riders:---------- Bobbie Lynn McKee

--------------------------------- b.mckee@azdressage.org Membership: ---------------------- Michell Combs Nominating: ----------------------- TBA Scholarship: Ann Damiano ----- a.damiano@azdressage.org Recognized Shows: ------------- Kathy Smith Scores Compilation: ------------- Sue Leutwyler

NAC

President: -------------------------- Jerri Wilhite-Harms Vice President: ------------------- Kirsten Kuzmanic Treasurer: -------------------------- Sue Crampton Secretary: -------------------------- Jacki McKinney-Rodriguez Directors: Jack Tismeer, Sondra Wilkening, Maren Cochran, Debbie Lindley, Emily Dolan, Debbie Carson, Joyce Cecchini, Carol Lands ADA BOARD ATTORNEY:

Wendy Riddell --------------------- w.riddell@azdressage.org

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REGION 5 DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE Congratulations to our 2015 NAJYRC teams! These girls worked very hard to qualify for the teams this year and we are very proud of them. Good luck in Kentucky!! Many thanks to those coming along to help and all the families and coaches of each of the riders. We couldn’t do it without you.

Region 5 Young Riders – Chef d’ Equipe, Heather Petersen Lauren Asher / Lysias Victoria Fernalld / Ahmaroo Region 5 Junior – Chef d’Equipe, Joan Clay Lexy Donaldson / Power Play Megan McCracken / Amazing Dallas McCullough / Bailar Molly O’Brien / Vermeer A big hug and round of applause also to those who worked hard but didn’t make the teams this year – we are proud of your hard work too and hope to support you again next year in your quest!

Whitney Haugen / Juliette vom Rappenhof Jackson Gillespie / Rivendell Kate Sotiroff / Palermo SW Megan McCracken / Del Maggio Congratulations to members of our Region who may also qualify for the USEF Young Horse and Developing Horse Championships – Unfortunately we don’t know those finalists as we go to print!

Another reminder of several important DEADLINES that are coming up: • USDF National and Regional GMO volunteer nominations, as well as GMO award nominations, are due to the USDF office by August 31.

• GMOs nominations are open for Newsletter Awards, Website Awards, and Photography Awards. Don’t forget that all nominations are due to the USDF office by August 31. See the nomination forms for detailed information.

USDF Region 5 Website www.usdfregion5.org

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• Regional GMO Volunteer of the Year nominations can be submitted by any participating member, group member or the Region Director.

• Volunteer of the Year and Youth Volunteer of the Year nominations can also be submitted by any participating member, group member or the Regional Director.

• One deserving group member will receive the Ruth Arvanette Memorial Fund Grant to attend the 2015 Adequan/USDF Annual Convention in Cambridge, MA. The grant includes full convention registration and partial reimbursement for travel expenses. Applications due by August 31 • GMOs must return their GMO Delegate/Proxy Authorization form to the USDF office to appoint representation to the Board of Governors meeting at the USDF Annual Convention December 2-5, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Rio. Please mark your calendars for our Region 5 sponsored events and plan to join us: • USDF/Great American Region 5 Championships – October 16-18, 2015. Scottsdale, Arizona.

• USDF/Great American Region 5 Championships – September 15-18, 2016. Estes Park, Colorado.

Till next month!

Heather Petersen Region 5 Director

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ARIZONA DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION Regular Meeting

July, 2015 Draft Minutes www.azdressage.org

The meeting was called to order at 6:45 p.m.

1. Directors Present: Kathy Smith, Cindy Hitchcock, Sarah Lindsten, Lara Bowles, Pam Polydoros, Michell Combs, Kim Pribble, Heather Bilodeau.

2. Directors/Alternate Directors Absent: Stephanie Atlof, Cynthia Ganem, Sue Leutwyler, Betty Drake.

3. Guests: None 4. Secretary’s Report – MOTION: Michell Combs moved to accept the Secretary’s report as printed in the Centerline and posted on the web. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried.

5. Treasurers’ and Finance Report – June, 2015: Operating Acct. - $15,772.44; Reserve Accounts to cover catastrophic show/ equipment loss fall $12,148.10 short of the reserve goal; Credit Card Acct. - $5,177.38; Pantano CD - $11,435.82; Cash - $150.00.

MOTION: Cindy Hitchcock moved to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried.

6. Recognized Shows (1st VP) – Hotel reservations have been made for the Flagstaff show staff and final preparations are in process.

Prize and food vendor discussion for the show. A Recognized Show committee meeting was held regarding the Regional show.

Bit checker and volunteer discussion.

7. Schooling Shows (2nd VP) – Cindy Hitchcock has hired the judges for the Members’ Only schooling show. Julie Sodowsky and Sarah Lindsten will judge. A separate Year End Schooling Show award for the gaited dressage and western riders was discussed.

Standing Committee Reports: 8. Membership Committee – June 30, 2015: 288; 2015 ADA/USDF GMO Members: 37 New Members in 2015; Adults; 30, Junior/ Young Riders; 6. 234 Members Renewed in 2015; 217 Adults, 16 Junior/Young Riders. 17 Returning Members; 15 Adults; 1 Junior/Young Rider. 2014 ADA/GMO Members have not renewed for 2015; 95. 82 Adults; 14 Junior/Young Riders. A File Maker Pro data base is in process.

9. Education Committee – Sarah Lindsten has been researching a Dressage De-sensitizing clinic. She has also reached out to the USEF to hold a small “r” program. Gaited horse clinic discussed.

10. Communications Committee – May 2015 Report – Total Page views: 48,092 (average # of pages viewed per day); Sessions Per Day: 362 (average # of computers accessing per day). Most Popular Pages: April Centerline, Home Page, 2015 Omnibus, May Centerline. Most Popular PDF Downloads: May Centerline, Coconino Prize List, 2015 Omnibus, Bylaws, Code of Ethics, Regionals Rules, Articles of Incorporation. Facebook advertising for third-parties discussed.

11. Volunteer Committee – Membership and volunteer hour requirements included in data base discussion.

12. Vendor Committee – Eight vendors for the October show and two vendors for the August show have expressed interest. Vendor parking discussion.

13. Fundraising - Pam Polydoros has revamped the fundraising program for the Regional show. There are three main programs, bronze, silver and gold. Class and ring sponsorship will be separate. MOTION: Lara Bowles moved to accept the bronze, silver and gold levels sponsorship as prepared by Pam Polydoros. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried.

14. Awards – Kim Pribble has been researching award options for the Flagstaff show.

15. Equipment – Doug Surplus will upgrade our computers to Windows 10 when it becomes available. The ADA is in need of Bar Code scanners for the Fox Village program for Regionals.

CALL TO MEMBERS –

Members may be recognized by the Presiding Officer and may then address the Board regarding issues of concern to the Association. The Presiding Officer has the right to limit the amount of time that each Member has to address the Board.

Announcement of Next Meeting – Regular Meeting of August 10, 2015, at the home of Kim Pribble at 6:30 p.m.

Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. MOTION: Michell Combs moved to adjourn the meeting. VOTE: Unanimous.

RESULT: Motion Carried.

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2015 Arizona Dressage Show Calendar SHOW

SHOW DATE

CLOSING DATE

JUDGES

TDC Winter Heat I & II Tucson – Pima County Fairgrounds

LEVEL 3

January 17-18, 2015

December 19, 2014

Christel Carlson, ‘S’; Sarah Geikie, ‘S’

ADA Fun in February Litchfield Park – Dale Creek Equestrian Village

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February 8, 2015

January 13, 2015

Julie Sodowsky "R", Dolly Hannon, "S"

TDC March Madness I & II Tucson – Pima County Fairgrounds

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March 14-15, 2015

February 18, 2015

Brent Hicks, 'S'; Sara Schmitt, 'S'

ADA Spring Celebration Scottsdale -- WestWorld

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March 28-29, 2015

March 3, 2015

Joan Darnell, 'S'; Carter Bass, 'S', TBA

Coconino Dressage Spring Show Flagstaff – Fort Tuthill County Park

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May 23-24, 2015

April 27, 2015

Melonie Kessler, 'S'; Shirley Rector, 'S'

Coconino Dressage Summer Show Flagstaff – Fort Tuthill County Park

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July 11-12, 2015

June 15, 2015

Tracey Lert, 'S'; Dorie Vlatten Schmitz, 'S'

ADA Mountain Air & Dressage in the Pines Flagstaff – Fort Tuthill County Park

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August 15-16, 2015

July 21, 2015

Mike Osinski, 'S'; Cindy Canace, 'S'

GAIG/USDF Region 5 Championships & ADA Octoberfest Show Scottsdale -- WestWorld

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October 16-18, 2015

September 15, 2015

TBA

ADA Fall Fiesta Scottsdale -- WestWorld

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*** CANCELLED for 2015 ONLY ***

TDC Will Host 2015 State Championships

at their November Fall Festive I & II Show

TDC Fall Festival I & II & & AZ State Championships Tucson – Pima County Fairgrounds

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November 21-22, 2015

October 28, 2015

Sue Curry Shaffer, ‘S’; Barbara Ebner, ‘S’

Award and Championship Program Requirements At least one of the horse registration requirements listed below must be met.

At least one membership listed below is required for both the owner and/or rider.

USDF Business Membership (BM) applies to ownership requirements only. Business members can own horses but cannot compete as riders with a BM. Please contact USEF at (859) 258-2472 to make sure all membership/horse registration requirements have been met.

HORSE REGISTRATION

Compete at a USEF-licensed/USDF-recognized competition

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Molly O’Brien and Vermeer

attend NAJYRC

By Ellie Stine Masek

The North American Junior Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC) was held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky July 14 through July 18.

Tucson High School Senior Molly O’Brien represented Arizona on the Junior Dressage Team from USDF Region 5.

The NAJYRC is the only international competition for riders 14-21, sanctioned by the Federation Equestrian Internationale (FEI) in North America each year. This year participants from the United States, Canada, and Mexico competed in the disciplines of Dressage, Show Jumping, Eventing, Endurance and Para dressage. The event is staged as a mini Olympics with a Ground Jury of five international judges and strict drug rules.

“When Molly’s own horse died suddenly last

February Lynn stepped forward and offered Molly the ride on Vermeer.

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Molly competed riding Vermeer, a thirteen year old Dutch Warmblood gelding owned by Lynn Boice, also of Tucson. When Molly’s own horse died suddenly last February Lynn stepped forward and offered Molly the ride on Vermeer. Molly and Vermeer began the qualifying process for NAJYRC in early March. They competed at designated qualifying horse shows in Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico for three months to earn their place on the Junior Team for USDF Region 5.

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By the middle of June their position on the Team was verified and plans to travel to Kentucky were made with great enthusiasm. Several fund raising activities were planned, including a Tri-Tip barbecue with Freestyle demonstrations.

Vermeer left for Kentucky on a trailer July 6th to arrive in Lexington with teammate horses from Utah and Colorado on July 11. The horses were allowed to move into the Kentucky Horse Park on Monday, July 13. The official presentation of the horses to the Ground Jury in the Jog for Soundness was Tuesday afternoon. Vermeer was accepted so they were officially entered to begin the Team Competition on Wednesday.

Molly and Vermeer rode into the Rolex Arena, the site of the World Equestrian Games in 2010, on Wednesday afternoon. They were the last of four competitors from Region 5 to perform the Team Test and earned a score of 62.405%.

The goal following the Team Test was to score in the top eighteen in the Individual Test on Friday. Then they would be able to ride in the Freestyle on Saturday afternoon.

The warm up area for the Individual competition was much less hectic, so they had a quieter and more focused warm up. They rode down the ramp into the arena with more confidence and performed a beautiful test to score a 65.474%. That score placed them fifteenth out of fortyone horses, so they made the Freestyle!

Saturday afternoon was the hottest, most humid day of the week with temperature and humidity in the mid 90’s. Molly and Vermeer had a short warm up and went into the arena to perform their Freestyle. They earned

their best score of the week, 66.775%! They finished twelfth out of eighteen competitors.

The week spent at the NAJYRC was exciting, stressful, motivating, and memorable for everyone.

Molly fulfilled her dream of competing successfully and representing our Region at the NAJYRC. Thank you to the Tucson Community for your support at the fundraisers and for all the good wishes posted on Social Media. A special thank you to Lynn Boice for loaning her lovely horse to Molly.

The development of their partnership together was enjoyable and rewarding for everyone.

SHOW JITTERS? RELAX THE RIDER ... RELAX THE HORSE Horses can sense nervousness and tension and it will affect their performance.

Reflexology is the practice of applying pressure to the feet and hands to reduce tension and induce deep relaxation sending signals that balance the nervous system and release endorphins, reducing pain and stress.

Sessions available in home or at the show.

ADA Northern Arizona Chapter www.nacofada.org

Point of Interest Therapy Certified Reflexologist Diana Seaton, C.R. 785-567-3357 dseatoncr@gmail.com http://pointofinterest.massageplanet.com

2015 Adequan/USDF Annual Convention The 2015 Adequan/USDF Annual Convention will be held in Las Vegas, NV, December 2-5, 2015. The host hotel is the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. Registration is now available!

USDF hopes to see you there.

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Barn News Hello to all! We at Equus Dressage hope you and yours are having an amazing summer!!

We much enjoyed the Road Runner shows in Tucson. In June we won the Team Competition and Lindsay Naas and Tracey won the Pro-Am on ‘Belle’. Kathleen Downie’s PRE stallion qualified for State Championships (this was his first show) Lindsay worked on perfecting her Freestyle of which she is already qualified for Regionals, and Tania Radda’s ‘Teodoro lll’ continued to shine with Tania and Tracey.

At the July RR show everyone continued to excel! Lindsay and ‘Belle” won the Freestyles with scores of 69% plus, we were third in the Team Competition, Kathleen Downie’s PRE stallion got one score towards Regionals, and Tania Radda got her first score at First level for Regionals! We much enjoyed Jan Markham being part of our group. Jan was a huge help and she improved her scores!! Great job!!

“New Kids on the Block” Equus Dressage congratulates Christie Jones on her new boy ‘Claudio’ a five year old imported Hannoverian gelding. Christie and ‘Claudio’ shine at the events scoring 71% and 77% at their first two events and winning!! Christie and her husband Jeff are also the proud new parents of ‘Emily’. They adopted ‘Emily’ in April and she is one beautiful baby girl!!

Congratulations to Lindsay Naas on the purchase of ‘UDM Millanne” a stunning Morgan mare who will be joining us in November!

Equus Dressage welcomes Sandy Luebbe and her PRE stallion ‘Gabito’, Lyssa and Rowan O’Riley with ‘Legato’, ‘Rebel Rockstar’, and Remmington’, and Julia Montgomery with ‘Jocosco’ and ‘Lando’ We are gearing up for one more show in August and then on to the Andalusian World cup in Las Vegas! The Fall looks to be very busy!

Cheers to all!

Arizona Dressage Asociation Mission Statement: The Arizona Dressage Association is a not-for-profit organization whose goal is to promote the advancement of classical dressage through educational opportunities and programs, and the rigorous evaluations received at recognized and schooling dressage shows.

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Show Results Coconino Summer Dressage Show TRAINING LEVEL, TEST 1

(C) Vlatten Schmitz, 245 Jessica Mount Rockefeller 63.261% 1

FOURTH LEVEL TEST OF CHOICE

(C) Vlatten Schmitz, 391 Deborah Carson Zantango

TRAINING LEVEL TEST 2

(C) Vlatten Schmitz, 297 Kenzie Riddell Angel 71.923% 1 394 Trisha Muller Bear Necessities 65.000% 1 448 Beverly Kauffman Sky Captain 60.192% 2

PRIX ST GEORGES

(C) Vlatten Schmitz, 381 Kay Lorenzen Wendo 66.053% 1 407 Paula Paglia Samaritano IX 68.026% 1

TRAINING LEVEL TEST 3

(C) Vlatten Schmitz, 263 Rebecca Lindy Queen Lateephah 61.591% 1 245 Jessica Mount Rockefeller 56.818% 2 297 Kenzie Riddell Angel 69.545% 1 398 Alexandra Super Alexa Bella 57.273% 2 TRAINING LEVEL TEST OF CHOICE

(C) Vlatten Schmitz, 399 Stacey Lynne Porter Alexa Bella

62.727%

1

TRAINING LEVEL TEST 1 OPPORTUNITY

(C) Vlatten Schmitz, 449 Kaitlyn Bouchard Katie’s Lucky Penny 395 Marissa Poindexter Puckerupbuttercup

61.522% 44.565%

1 2

FIRST LEVEL TEST 1

(C) Vlatten Schmitz, 263 Rebecca Lindy

54.444%

1

Queen Lateephah

FIRST LEVEL TEST 3

(C) Vlatten Schmitz, 397 Amy Roth Revanche 66.471% 1 296 Susan Crinnian Titan 65.441% 2 372 Cecelia Overby Guinness Stout 61.618% 1 SECOND LEVEL TEST 1

(C) Vlatten Schmitz, 397 Amy Roth Revanche 64.091% 1 393 Cyndi Jackson Rosa Fina 66.818% 1 372 Cecelia Overby Guinness Stout 57.273% 2 SECOND LEVEL TEST 3

(C) Vlatten Schmitz, 298 Kendall Utter Fashion 60.488% 1 393 Cyndi Jackson Rosa Fina 73.902% 1 THIRD LEVEL TEST 1

(C) Vlatten Schmitz, 389 Amy Ayres 396 Sara Kerr 390 Cyndi Jackson

LJS Sublime Citie Slicker Romantic Man

63.182% 43.939% 68.485%

1 2 1

THIRD LEVEL TEST 3

(C) Vlatten Schmitz, 298 Kendall Utter Fashion 64.615% 1 403 Carol DeGirolamo Up Tempo 63.462% 2 378 Valerie Denno Digimon 62.821% 3 390 Cyndi Jackson Romantic Man 66.410% 1 FOURTH LEVEL TEST 1

(C) Vlatten Schmitz, 378 Valerie Denno Digimon 63.514% 1 FOURTH LEVEL TEST 3

(C) Vlatten Schmitz, 391 Deborah Carson

Zantango

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54.667%

1

INTERMEDIARE I

(C) Vlatten Schmitz, 392 Cyndi Jackson

Risky Business

61.889%

1

70.395% 1

TRAINING LEVEL TEST 1

(C) Baker Shirah, 245 Jessica Mount Rockefeller 65.870% 1 TRAINING LEVEL TEST 2

(C) Baker Shirah, 297 Kenzie Riddell Angel 62.692% 1 TRAINING LEVEL TEST 3

(C) Baker Shirah, 263 Rebecca Lindy Queen Lateephah 67.500% 1 245 Jessica Mount Rockefeller 60.455% 2 297 Kenzie Riddell Angel 63.409% 1 371 Hailey Dahlstrom Strider 62.045% 2 399 Stacey Lynne Porter Alexa Bella 67.045% 1 TRAINING LEVEL TEST OF CHOICE

(C) Baker Shirah, 398 Alexandra Super Alexa Bella 394 Trisha Muller Bear Necessities

61.818% 60.577%

1 1

TRAINING LEVEL TEST 1 OPPORTUNITY

(C) Baker Shirah, 449 Kaitlyn Bouchard Katie’s Lucky Penny

59.130%

1

TRAINING LEVEL TEST 2 OPPORTUNITY

(C) Baker Shirah, 395 Marissa Poindexter Puckerupbuttercup

57.500%

1

FIRST LEVEL TEST 1

(C) Baker Shirah, 263 Rebecca Lindy

60.185%

1

Queen Lateephah

FIRST LEVEL TEST 3

(C) Baker Shirah, 397 Amy Roth Revanche 65.588% 1 296 Susan Crinnian Titan 64.412% 2 372 Cecelia Overby Guinness Stout 59.265% 1 SECOND LEVEL TEST 1

(C) Baker Shirah, 397 Amy Roth Revanche 64.091% 1 372 Cecelia Overby Guinness Stout 56.667% 1 SECOND LEVEL TEST 3

(C) Baker Shirah, 298 Kendall Utter Fashion 64.756% 1 393 Cyndi Jackson Rosa Fina 71.585% 1 THIRD LEVEL TEST 3

(C) Vlatten Schmitz, 298 Kendall Utter Fashion 67.179% 1 403 Carol DeGirolamo Up Tempo 66.795% 2 389 Amy Ayres LJS Sublime 64.872% 3 390 Cyndi Jackson Romantic Man 71.410% 1 382 Ulrike Rehberg-Sparks Flash K 67.308% 2

Show Results Coconino Summer Dressage Show FOURTH LEVEL TEST 3

(C) Vlatten Schmitz, 391 Deborah Carson

Zantango

63.333%

1

PRIX ST GEORGES

(C) Vlatten Schmitz, 381 Kay Lorenzen Wendo 65.526% 1 407 Paula Paglia Samaritano IX 67.895% 1 INTERMEDIARE I

(C) Vlatten Schmitz, 392 Cyndi Jackson

Risky Business

72.763%

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High Points Adult Amateur: Rebecca Lindy on Queen Lateephah 67.500 Open:Cyndi Jackson on Rosa Fina 73.902 Jr/YR: Kenzie Riddell on Angel 71.923 Overall Show High Point: Cyndi Jackson on Rosa Fina 73.902

Nuggets Does your trainer or clinician or fellow rider have some quotes or pearls of wisdom that he or she states that crystallize a concept for your riding? If so, please email them to centerline@azdressage.org and they will be considered for publication.

Carl Hester: “You don’t have to spend a fortune on a horse for dressage - as long as the basic paces are there, the rest can be acheived through training. The main paces to look at are walk and canter, as with a bit of work a horse with a very normal trot can trot beautifully.

In walk, the horse should use the whole of his body and have a good overtrack, where the hind foot lands in front of the print left by the front foot. A good canter has a bounding stride, with the hindleg jumping right underneath the horse and the front end lifted. Above all, though a good, natural rhythm is essential and is always more important than big movement.”

Important Deadline Reminders State Championships qualification requires a GMO membership. You can renew or join ADA online and pay with your favorite credit card or you can fill out a Membership Application form and mail in your check.

Both methods are available on the ADA website here:

http://azdressage.org/become-a-member/

GAIG/USDF Regional Championships run October 16-18, 2015. Regionals are the qualifier for the USDF Dressage Finals. What do you need to compete at Regionals? A USDF Participating Membership and two qualifying scores (Remember to add the “Q” fee to your recognized Show Entry Form or scores won’t count!). You last Arizona chance is at

http://azdressage.org/flagstaff-shows/ the ADA Flagstaff Shows!

Click here (electronic CL) to check the following:

Are you qualifed yet? > Regionals Criteria > (Hyperlinks only work on electronic CL Hard copy readers visit www.USDF.org for details.)

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Print Form

ADA Schooling Show Entry Form Arizona Dressage Association is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization

October 31st - Dale Creek Equestrian Center, Litchfield Park

November 14th - Bar A, Scottsdale

(closing date - October 18th)

(closing date - November 2nd)

December 5th - Dale Creek Equestrian Center, Litchfield Park (closing date - November 23rd)

2016 Show Dates January 9th - Bar A, Scottsdale (closing date - December 28th)

If a show is over subscribed, all riders will be included based on entry postmark date, up to the closing date.

If there are more entries (all with a closing date postmark) than can be scheduled, priority will be given to ADA members.

NO REFUNDS AFTER CLOSING DATE NO CHANGES TO RIDE TIMES AFTER SHOW BEGINS EXCEPT TO FILL SCRATCHES OR "NO SHOWS"

Cost: $20 per class Schooling Only: $15 per day (not riding in front of the judge) Day Stall: Check with the stable owner for availability Non Member Fee: $10.00 one day fee for non-members for classes or schooling.

Year End Schooling Show Awards: A one-time nomination form for EACH horse and rider combination.

Riding Attire: Boots or half chaps with a heeled shoe, a shirt with sleeves and an ASTM-SEI certified helmet.

Rules: All USEF/USDF rules apply, except for the riding attire. The certified helmet must be worn at all times while mounted.

Show

Date CLASSES OFFERED - PLEASE CIRCLE THE CLASSES YOU WISH TO ENTER

USDF Intro Test

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Training Level Test 1 2 3

First Level Test

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Second Level Test 1 2

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TOC - Test of Choice (Includes All Classes Below) Third Level Test

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Fourth Level Test

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Intermediare

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MF - Musical Freestyle

Grand Prix

ETOC - Eventer Test of Choice or ATOC- Alternative Dressage (Gaited NWHA / Western Dressage ______Level______ Test

Horse: Rider Street

Send my ride times to my:

City

Email:

State Owner

Zip

Or Phone Voice Mail

Waiver of Liability: By signing this entry form, I acknowledge that I fully understand that there are risk of serious bodily

injury, including death, and risk of damage to or loss of personal property. In consideration for me or my child being allowed to enter, participate in and observe, and/or my horse being permitted to be ridden in, the above listed equine activity, I hereby for myself, my child, my heirs, agents and assigns, agree to waive, release and forever discharge any and all claims, rights and causes of action against the facility, its owners, employees, volunteers, the Arizona Dressage Association, its officers, directors, members, agents and volunteers (ADA) for injury or damage caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by negligence of ADA or the facility, and I agree to hold ADA or the facility harmless against all claims and causes of action for any alleged or actual injury or damage which I, my child, my agents, or my horse, may cause to any person or property. I voluntarily assume all risks associated with my or my child’s or my horse’s participation in this activity and with being present on the grounds where this activity is held. I further agree to be bound by the rules under which this activity is conducted.

Note: ENTRY FORM WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNLESS SIGNED AND DATED. NO REFUNDS AFTER CLOSING DATE

Rider Signature Owner/Agent Signature Parent/Guardian Signature (For Riders under the age of 18) 12/11

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Entry Fees $10 non-member Total MAKE CHECKS TO:

ADA

MAIL ENTRIES TO: Cynthia Ganem 1213 E Villa Maria Drive Phoenix, AZ 85022-1222 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Ganem c.ganem@azdressage.org

ADA Members Only Schooling Day Sunday, September 27, 2015—WestWorld Rings 5 & 5A

Closing Date: September 15th ONLY CURRENT 2015 ADA MEMBERS ARE ALLOWED TO ATTEND! (Sorry—No prorated ADA Membership—USDF does not prorate GMO Memberships) Lungeing is only to be done in the designated corner of the warm-up ring.

Cost: $25.00 per ride - there will be no classes or ribbons; each ride will be judged and the test will be yours to keep. $25.00 for schooling - insurance requires that every horse/rider on the grounds signs a waiver & wears a number.

Tests Offered: Intro, Training - Grand Prix, Four, Five & Six Year Old tests, Junior and Young Rider tests, Freestyles.

Riding Attire: Casual! Boots or half chaps with a heeled shoe. Breeches and a shirt with sleeves, a collar is not required.

An ASTM-SEI certified helmet must be worn at all times while mounted.

Rules: All USEF/USDF rules apply, except for the casual rider attire.

Sunday Day Stalls (Reserve in Advance): $35/stall Shavings must be purchased from WW Feed & Tack. 2-bag minimum. Call 480-312-6814.

Concessions: NO food or drinks provided so bring your own cooler.

JUDGES: Julie Sodowsky ’R’ and Sarah Lindsten “L Graduate” I want to ride the following tests:

Level _____________Test Number ______

Level _____________Test Number ______

I want _________________minutes between my ride _____ I will be schooling only.

# of Day Stall(s): __________ (extra fee of $35/stall)

Horse ____________________________________________________________________________ Rider ___________________________________________ Street ___________________________________________ City _____________________________________________ State _____________ Zip____________________________

Send my ride times to my: E-mail address:________________________________ Or Phone Voice Mail:__________________________

Waiver of Liability: By signing this entry form, I acknowledge that I fully understand that there are risk of serious bodily injury, including death, and risk of damage to or loss of personal property. In consideration for me or my child being allowed to enter, participate in and observe, and/or my horse being permitted to be ridden in, the above listed equine activity, I hereby for myself, my child, my heirs, agents and assigns, agree to waive, release and forever discharge any and all claims, rights and causes of action against the facility, its owners, employees, volunteers, the Arizona Dressage Association, its officers, directors, members, agents and volunteers (ADA) for injury or damage caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by negligence of ADA or the facility, and I agree to hold ADA or the facility harmless against all claims and causes of action for any alleged or actual injury or damage which I, my child, my agents, or my horse, may cause to any person or property. I voluntarily assume all risks associated with my or my child’s or my horse’s participation in this activity and with being present on the grounds where this activity is held. I further agree to be bound by the rules under which this activity is conducted.

Note: ENTRY FORM WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNLESS SIGNED AND DATED.

TOTAL $ Entry must be postmarked by Tuesday, September 15, 2015

MAKE CHECKS TO: ADA MAIL ENTRIES TO: Cynthia Ganem 1213 E Villa Maria Drive Phoenix, AZ 85022-1222 C.Ganem@azdressage.org

Rider’s Signature

Date

Owner/Agent Signature

Date

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Parent/Guardian Signature (For Riders under the age of 18)

Date

K.Smith@azdressage.org C.Hitchcock@azdressage.org

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See ADA Website for Entry Details: http://azdressage.org/octoberfest/

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See ADA Website for Entry Details: http://azdressage.org/octoberfest/

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Get to know the rules DR106 The Rein Back.

1. Rein back is a rearward diagonal movement with a two-beat rhythm but without a moment of suspension. Each diagonal pair of legs is raised and returned to the ground alternatively, with the forelegs aligned on the same track as the hindlegs. A four-beat rein back that is not clearly two-beat and diagonal, if done without resistance, could also be scored marginal or better.

2. During the entire exercise, the horse should remain “on the bit”, maintaining its desire to move forward.

3. Anticipation or precipitation of the movement, resistance to or evasion of the contact, deviation of the hindquarters from the straight line, spreading or inactive hind legs and dragging forefeet are serious faults.

4. The steps are counted as each foreleg moves back. After completing the required number of steps backward, the horse should show a square halt or move forward in the required gait immediately. In tests where a rein back of one horse’s length is required, it should be executed with three or four steps.

5. Reinback series (Schaukel) is a combination of two rein backs with walk steps in between. It should be executed with fluent transitions and the required number of steps.

The halt.

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Barn Tip: Top 10 Reasons to Wear a Helmet Enough with the “it’s a dry heat” jokes; it is just plain hot. So hot that have you started to think that just because you are just taking your horse for a little walk you won’t wear your helmet. Please think again and re-read number 3, number 6 and number 8.

1. Safety helmets are 80 percent effective in preventing injury and death.

2. Brain injuries can be a life-changing experience.

3. There is no statistical correlation between skill level and injury likelihood.

4. Even a fall from a standing horse can be catastrophic. Your injury risk depends on the height from which you fall, as well as the speed at which you’re traveling.

5. The bulk of equestrian injuries occur in pleasure riding.

6. The walk is the most common gait at which riders suffer injuries.

7. Only 23 percent of mounted accidents occur when jumping.

8. Head injuries are cumulative. An original head injury can be made much worse by a­ dditional concussions.

9. Head injuries are expensive. Medical expenses for a minor concussion can amount to thousands of dollars. The most catastrophic head injuries average a cost of $4 million.

10. Riding is more dangerous than downhill skiing and motorcycling.

Tip? watters4@cox.net

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS AUGUST 2015 2: NAC Pronghorn Series Schooling Show American Ranch, Prescott, AZ. Contact: Emily Dolan, 928-642-4342, tpecdolanyahoo.com , www.nacofada.org 10: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD 15-16: ADA Mountain Air Dressage and ADA Dressage in the Pines,Location Fort Tuthilll, Flagstaff, Judges Mike Osinski “S” and Cindy Canase “S”, Manager Jay Chabucos JayChabucos@gmail.com, Secretary Sue Plasman s.plasman@azdressage.org SEPTEMBER 2015 14: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD 26-27: Western Dressage Judges Clinic, Albuquerque, NM; 27: ADA Members Only Schooling Day, WestWorld of Scottsdale Rings 5/5A. See ADA Website for more details.

27: NAC Pronghorn Series Schooling Show Championships American Ranch, Prescott, AZ. Contact: Emily Dolan, 928-6424342, tpecdolan@yahoo.com , www.nacofada.org OCTOBER 2015 3-4: Jan Ebeling Clinic, Location El Samaritano Equestrian Center, Scottsdale, AZ, Auditing Fee: $20. Contact Tracey Krajenke - 602.793.5838 or Lenore Kremen - 602.329.5058 4: CFF Schooling Days, Location Carefree Farms, Judge TBD, Contact Laura Borghesani laura.borghesani@gmail.com http://carefreefarms.net/clinicsschoolingevents.html 12: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD 16-18: GAIG/USDF Region 5 Championships/ADA Octoberfest, Location WestWorld, Judges TBD, Manager Jay Chabucos JayChabucos@gmail.com, Secretary Sue Plasman s.plasman@azdressage.org 31: ADA October Schooling Show, Dale Creek Equestrian Center. Schooling Show Entry form on ADA Website.

NOVEMBER 2015 5-8: USDF Dressage Finals, Admission FREE, Location Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY, For more info: http:// www.usdf.org/usdressagefinals/event/index.asp 8: CFF Schooling Days, Location Carefree Farms, Judge TBD, Contact Laura Borghesani laura.borghesani@gmail.com http://carefreefarms.net/clinicsschoolingevents.htm 14-15: Jan Ebeling Clinic, Location El Samaritano Equestrian Center, Scottsdale, AZ, Auditing Fee: $20. Contact Tracey Krajenke - 602.793.5838 or Lenore Kremen - 602.329.5058 20 | THE CENTERLINE | AUGUST 2015

15: ADA November Schooling Show, Bar A Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ. Schooling Show Entry form on ADA Website.

9: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD 21-22: TDC Fall Festival I & II & 2015 AZ State Championships, Location Pima County Fairgrounds, Judges Sue Curry Shaffer “S” and Barbara Ebner “S”, Manager Jay Chabucos, 623 221 0707 JayChabucos@gmail.com, Secretary Dian Seabury, dfseabury@gmail.com DECEMBER 2015 1: ADA 2016 Membership Year Begins 2-5: USDF Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada at

the Rio

5: ADA October Schooling Show, Dale Creek Equestrian Center. Schooling Show Entry form on ADA Website.

6: CFF Schooling Days, Location Carefree Farms, Judge TBD, Contact Laura Borghesani laura.borghesani@gmail.com. http://carefreefarms.net/clinicsschoolingevents.html 14: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30 PM, Location TBD JANUARY 2016 9: ADA January Schooling Show, Bar A Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ. Schooling Show Entry form on ADA Website.

10: CFF Schooling Days, Location Carefree Farms, Judge TBD, Contact Laura Borghesani laura.borghesani@gmail.com. http://carefreefarms.net/clinicsschoolingevents.html FEBRUARY 2016 14: ADA Fun in February, Location Dale Creek Equestrian Village, Litchfield Park, AZ , Judges TBD, Manager Kathy Smith, Secretary Cynthia Ganem.

14: CFF Schooling Days, Location Carefree Farms, Judge TBD, Contact Laura Borghesani laura.borghesani@gmail.com. http://carefreefarms.net/clinicsschoolingevents.html MARCH 2016 6: CFF Schooling Days, Location Carefree Farms, Judge TBD, Contact Laura Borghesani laura.borghesani@gmail.com. http://carefreefarms.net/clinicsschoolingevents.html APRIL 2016 2-3: ADA Spring Celebration, Location WestWorld, Judges TBD, Manager Jay Chabucos - JayChabucos@gmail.com, Secretary Sue Plasman - s.plasman@azdressage.org 10: CFF Schooling Days, Location Carefree Farms, Judge

CALENDAR OF EVENTS TBD, Contact Laura Borghesani laura.borghesani@gmail. com. http://carefreefarms.net/clinicsschoolingevents.html

JUNE 2016 13: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD

MAY 2016 15: CFF Schooling Days, Location Carefree Farms, Judge TBD, Contact Laura Borghesani laura.borghesani@gmail.com. http://carefreefarms.net/clinicsschoolingevents.html

JULY 2016 11: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD

Next ADA Show -

GAIG/USDF Regional Championships and ADA Octoberfest Dressage Show October 16-18, 2015

WestWorld of Scottsdale, AZ Opening Date: August 21st Closing Date: September 21st

http://azdressage.org/octoberfest/

Official Prize List Available for US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan and USDF Dressage in the Bluegrass The 2015 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan and USDF Dressage in the Bluegrass are to be held at the Kentucky Horse Park, November 5-8. Start making plans to attend and view the official 2015 prize list, along with other information, at www. usdressagefinals.com.

Declarations are now being accepted!

Declarations are now being accepted for the 2015 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan. There is no fee to declare, but horse and rider combinations must declare at the level(s) and eligible division(s) they intend to compete in at the US Dressage Finals.

Declare now at www.usdressagefinals.com.

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Western Dressage Judging Clinic This is an invitation to L graduates and candidates to better understand how to judge Western Dressage. We are holding this workshop September 26th and 27th, 2015 in Albuquerque, NM. Our aim for this weekend is to facilitate L graduates to feel more comfortable with judging Western Dressage. We will kick the weekend off with tests ridden on 26th of September and a chance for the L graduates to “Judge-withthe-Judge”: Debbie Riehl-Rodriguez from Colorado. We will start at 1:00 (check in starts at 11) at 4 Winds Equestrian Center in Estancia Valley, NM just about an hour from our host hotel or an hour and a half from the Albuquerque airport (ABQ).

After every test there will be a break in case of questions or discussion pertaining to that ride. Auditors are not invited Saturday….this is the day for L graduates/candidates to concentrate.

Sunday morning registration opens at 8 at our host hotel the Marriott Uptown on Louisiana NE with class commencing at 9 for ANYONE (trainers bring your riders!!) that wants to understand better what the judges are looking for in Western Dressage. The day will include not only judging and learning from videos, rule book discussions, but also plenty of conversation. We will break for a buffet lunch (included) at the hotel and continue through the afternoon.

This is a chance to get your questions answered by Debbie Riehl-Rodriguez. She judged the first Western Dressage Association of America World Show in 2013. Debbie is a USEF “S” judge, USEF Western Dressage judge, Sport Horse Breeding judge, and a member of the USDF “L” faculty for judges training. She has trained several horses through Grand Prix and has earned her USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold medals.

As a participant you are encouraged to look at the Western Dressage Association of America’s website and their education pages: http://www.westerndressageassociation.org/western-dressage-rules-tests/ I would like to continue communications using the internet if possible. If that is good with you could you please send an e-mail to events@maythehorsebewithyou.net ? If you know anyone else that would like to participate in our Sunday workshop please feel free to pass on the e-mail address……..the more the merrier!!

There will be a PayPal set up if you want to use a credit card. Checks will be accepted. Information below. There will be no registrations taken on our workshop weekend.

When you register if you have any specific aims, concerns, or questions please include them so we can get to what is important to you.

Looking forward to a fun and successful weekend!!

It’s about the journey……….

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Cheers, Nance

PERTINENT INFORMATION AND DATES FOR THE “L” WORKSHOP 26TH AND 27TH OF SEPT. 2015 Host Hotel: Marriott Uptown 2101 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110 (505) 881-6800 Attendees should call the hotel directly for the room rate of $89.00/ night. When you sign up we will get you more information to make your reservation.

There is no shuttle service from the Albuquerque Sunport (ABQ) to the hotel.

4 Winds Equestrian Center is our Saturday test rides location. It is in the Estancia Valley and about an hour from the hotel. Weather permitting we will be outside however we do have an indoor arena available.

Complete Workshop $120

Saturday only $25

Sunday only $95

(including buffet lunch) (including buffet lunch)

DATES:

August 1st, 2015

Sept. 4th, 2015

Sept. 11th, 2015

$25 $95 $145

$45

Non-participant lunch Sunday

non-refundable deposit balance due for 2 day participation late registration and close of registrations

Cash due on Sunday morning registration at hotel

Paypal will be up by July 1st on www.MayTheHorseBeWithYou.net .

OR make checks out to:

Nance McManus

498 Juan Tomas Road

Tijeras, NM 87059-7900

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USDF Dressage Finals Declarations are now being accepted!

Declarations are now being accepted for the 2015 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan. There is no fee to declare, but horse and rider combinations must declare at the level(s) and eligible division(s) they intend to compete in at the US Dressage Finals.

Declare now at www.usdressagefinals.com

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e-TRAK WHAT IS E-TRAK? Available to all current USDF members, e-TRAK is USDF’s online learning center for dressage and equine education. Through one convenient location, access hundreds of educational resources, engage in structured learning activities, and earn USDF University Program credit!

WHAT IS THE COST OF E-TRAK? This great educational resource is included with any current USDF membership, including Group Membership!

HOW DO I ACCESS E-TRAK? First, if you have not already done so, you will need to establish a login on the USDF website. If you have already established a login, click the login button in the upper right corner. Enter your login and password information. Once you are logged in, click the e-TRAK banner on the home page.

To start learning, type a word or phrase in the search box. For example, you might type “training pyramid” or “lateral work”.

If you are unclear as to what you might be looking for, simply click on the “Browse” button and explore the different categories that interest you.

WHERE DOES THE CONTENT FOR E-TRAK COME FROM? Along with USDF educational material that has been produced over the years, educational material is gathered from different providers such as AAEP, DiscoverHorses.com, Nutrena, Succeed, Adequan, American’s Horse Daily, SmartPak and many other equine education sources.

FIND OUT MORE! For more information about e-TRAK, or to see samples of what you can access, visit the USDF website, www.usdf.org, or contact the USDF office at usdressage@usdf.org.

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Group Member Benefits: e-TRAK Subscription to the award-winning USDF Connection magazine Access to the online version of USDF Connection Eligibility to compete as rider and/or owner at USEFlicensed/USDF-recognized shows Eligibility to compete for USDF Rider Awards Access to “members only” section of the USDF website E-newsletters sent by USDF, which helps Group Members stay in touch with what is happening at USDF and in the sport of dressage A USDF Group Member card which can be used at USDF competitions and an online membership card available for printing, at any time, free of charge Discounted rates at USDF educational events Discount in the USDF store Discount on memberships and subscriptions with USDF’s educational partners Eligibility to earn USDF University Program credit.

Eligibility to receive a Ruth Arvanette Memorial Fund grant, which funds convention attendance Eligibility for the “L” Education Program Opportunities funded by The Dressage Foundation

Step onto the National Stage and have the experience of a lifetime.

Presented by Adequan

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US DRESSAGE FINALS and

USDF Dressage in the Bluegrass Nov. 5-8, 2015 • Kentucky Horse Park Compete in a national championship that showcases competitors in adult amateur and open divisions, at Training Level through Grand Prix.

For more information visit

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ARIZONA DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION PO Box 31602 Phoenix, AZ 85046-1602

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