The
Centerline
Arizona Dressage Association
Vol. 16, Issue 4
www.azdressage.org
April 2016
2016 AWARDS BANQUET Come and Join Us at Turf Paradise to Celebrate and Recognize our 2015 Year End Award Winners! Location: Turf Paradise Race Track, 1501 W Bell Road, Phoenix Date/Time: Sunday, April 10th, 12:00 Noon Pre-Registration Deadline: Tuesday, April 5th ADA Members Cost: $22 Non-Member/Late Registration Cost: $32 Online Registration: http://azdressage.org/2016-yea-banquet-registration/ Includes: Admission to Turf Paradise, Seating in the Director’s Suite, Chicken/Beef Fajita Luncheon, Free Water/Tea and Cash Bar, Race Program, How-to-Bet Guide, Race named after the ADA and a 10-Person Photo Opp with the ADA Race Winner. Awards and Trophies will be distributed after Lunch.
Hope to See You There!
Photo by James Patterson Photography
BOARD
President:------------------------------ Sue Leutwyler
------------------------------------ s.leutwyler@azdressage.org 1st VP: ---------------------------------- Kathy Smith ------------------------------------ k.smith@azdressage.org 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@azdressage.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: -------------------------- Susan Crampton Secretary: -------------------------- Jacki McKinney-Rodriguez Directors: Sondra Wilkening, Debbie Lindley, Syndy Cunningham, Maren Cochran, Debbie Carson, Carol Lands, Ann Callahan & Kati Anderson ADA BOARD ATTORNEY:
Wendy Riddell --------------------- w.riddell@azdressage.org
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REGION 5 DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE Hope everyone had a great winter! Snow is still coming on a regular basis in Colorado as I write this and I’m ready for it to go away. Show season is coming to full swing now in the upper part of our region and winding down a bit in our southern areas. The same holds true around most of the rest of the country and there are plenty of clinics and educational events to choose from in most areas. Please be sure to let me know if your barn, GMO, club, chapter or other groups are hosting events and we’ll get them in our monthly USDF GMO newsletter that contains great links to all the Regions and on the Region 5 website. We want to let our members know about as many dressage opportunities as we can. The deadline for Participating Member Delegate nominations is April 15. Our region will have 5 PM delegates for the 2016 USDF Convention in St Louis, Missouri November 30-December 3. You can check the status of our delegate nominees by going to the link below. Please check your status to make sure your acceptance is there if you would like to be a PM delegate candidate. If you are not listed and you would like to be a PM delegate, please contact Scarlett Fahrenson at stgeorg@dakotacom.net. Please do not commit to be a delegate unless you know you can attend. There is some financial assistance from our Region for those PM delegates who do attend the convention. The Region 5 Director is also up for election. I will be running for another term, but if you have an interest in also running I definitely encourage you to contact me if you have questions and also contact Scarlett so she can put your name in to USDF.
http://www.usdf.org/about/about-usdf/ governance/nominating/accepted.asp
USDF Region 5 Website www.usdfregion5.org
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As of May 17th, our potential candidates for the 2016 FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships in Parker, Colorado will be finalized. As I write this in later March, we have 10 riders who have declared (9 Juniors and 1 Young Riders), but I believe from talking to folks that we should hopefully have enough riders who will declare to field two full teams, though maybe only an abbreviated Young Rider team. If you would like to contribute or help with their fundraising efforts, please contact Joan Clay, our Region 5 Jr/YR FEI coordinator at jnclay@comcast. net or 970-420-0877 or Kathy Gillespie, our fundraising coordinator, at kjpagillespie@msn.com or 303-9215253. PLEASE DON’T FORGET TO TURN IN YOUR DECLARATIONS!
Till next month!
Heather Petersen Region 5 Director
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. Point of Interest Therapy Certified Reflexologist Diana Seaton, C.R. 785-567-3357 dseatoncr@gmail.com http://pointofinterest.massageplanet.com 4 | THE CENTERLINE | APRIL 2016
2016 Arizona Dressage Show Calendar SHOW
SHOW DATE
CLOSING DATE
JUDGES
TDC Winter Heat I & II Tucson – Pima County Fairgrounds
LEVEL 3
January 23-24, 2016
January 4, 2016
Debbie Riehl-Rodriguez, ‘S’, Arvada, CO; Dolly Hannon, ‘S, Arvada, CO
ADA Fun in February Litchfield Park – Dale Creek Equestrian Village
1
February 14, 2016
January 13, 2016
Dorie Vlatten-Schmitz ‘S’, San Tan Valley, AZ; Shirley Rector ‘S’, AZ
TDC March Madness I & II Tucson – Pima County Fairgrounds
3
March 19-20, 2016
February 29, 2016
Sue Mandas, ‘S’, Dayton, OH; Jennifer Roth ‘S’, Rutherfordton, NC
ADA Spring Celebration Scottsdale -- WestWorld
3
April 2-3, 2016
March 3, 2016
Sandy Hotz ‘S’, Lois Yukins ‘S’, David Schmutz ‘S’
Coconino Dressage Show Flagstaff – Fort Tuthill County Park
2
May 28-29, 2016
April 27, 2016
Dorie Vlatten-Schmitz ‘S’, San Tan Valley, AZ, TBA
Roadrunner I & II, Tucson, AZ
2
June 4-5 & July 9-10
TBD
I - Cheryl Connell-Marsh ‘R’ II - Maryall Barnett ‘S’
ADA Mountain Air & Dressage in the Pines Flagstaff – Fort Tuthill County Park
2
August 13-14, 2016
July 21, 2016
Heidi Gaian ‘S’ Hollister, CA;; Kristi Wysocki ‘S’ Elbert, CO
ADA Fall Fiesta & & AZ State Championships Scottsdale -- WestWorld
3
November 5-6, 2016
October 6, 2016
Cindy Canace ‘S’, Fran Dearing ‘S’. Dinah Babcock ‘S’, Marilyn Payne ‘S’
TDC Fall Festival I & II Tucson – Pima County Fairgrounds
3
November 19-20, 2016
November 1, 2016
Sue Malone-Casey, ‘S’, Highland Village, TX; Sarah Geikie, ‘S’, Lebanon, CT
ADA, TDC or Cochise
ADA, TDC or Cochise
ADA, TDC or Cochise
AZ State Championships (Rider)(Also requires an AZ Horse Nomination form)
ADA Year End Awards (Owner & Rider)
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ADA, TDC or Cochise ADA
PLEASE CONTACT THE UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION (USEF) DIRECTLY FOR THEIR MEMBERSHIP/RECORDING REQUIREMENTS
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Horses Nominated for 2016 AZ State Championship Classes
As of 3/3/2016
Please check the Horse’s USDF number and the spelling of the Horse’s name.
Email Sue Leutwyler at s.leutwyler@azdressage.org if there are any errors.
DATE PAID
HORSE
USDF #
HORSE OWNER
DATE PAID
HORSE
USDF #
13-Feb-16
A Beautiful Drive
117718
Brnilovich,Natalie
15-Sep-15
Habian
1089756
Beebe, Jane
02-Mar-16
A Glowing Minute
1118006
Johnson, Kate Rose
20-Jan-16
High Regard
1085119
Bowen, Anne
25-Sep-15
Alexa Bella
1109731
Galante, Michele
20-Nov-15
I Wont Kiss N Tell
1101633
Pollack, Jamie
25-Oct-15
Amazing Grace
38127
Markham, Jan
03-Mar-16
In D’Aire
1104314
Earl, Kate
18-Sep-15
Arcola
1105797
Kalchik, Allen
15-Oct-15
Isabella Valentina
1109004
Gasperak, Joan
15-Oct-15
Aul Amira
1105312
Blacker, Marcy
03-Jan-16
Jethro
1114108
Kirberger, Samantha
19-Sep-15
Bacioni
1092379
McFadden, Marji
15-Oct-15
Lance A lot
1067131
Bradley, Joyce
15-Oct-15
Baltic Idun
1116631
Downey, Kathleen
01-Feb-16
Lanzelot
1105889
LaCroix, Ray
13-Feb-16
Barleone
1118021
Jackson, Jody
15-Jan-16
Legend LHF
1027178
De Vincentes, Diane
31-Oct-15
Batino
1116286
Chauser, Jacqueline
13-Feb-16
Lily Langtry
37555
Baysa, Colter
24-Oct-15
Beltane Karys
1089535
Watson, Sharna
01-Feb-16
Marbella
1064567
LaCroix, Cindi
02-Mar-16
Bravado
1118008
Wickham, Paul
27-Dec-15
Maronda
1026688
Parrish, Susan
20-Sep-15
Brendan Braveheart
44349
George, Tami
28-Oct-15
Michaelangelo
1081937
Lindley, Deborah
15-Oct-15
Brioso
1032202
Taylor, Shelene
23-Aug-15
Miss Maisy Mae
1109795
DeConcini, Jamie
03-Nov-15
Bristol
1105402
Jackson, Amy
08-Feb-16
Mondavi F
1066254
George, Tami
20-Jan-16
Cancun EE
1108529
Parks, Alison
21-Sep-15
Mulato XV
1110725
Gonzales, Marta
20-Jan-16
Captain Obvious
1105751
Blaum, Elizabeth
15-Sep-15
My-T
1090684
Peabody, Meredith
15-Oct-15
Carmen
1096123
Hunt, Theresa
31-Dec-15
Nahimana
1100431
Spencer, Karen
20-Nov-15
Chi
1114924
Spirk, Gabrielle
29-Dec-15 Narok
1065886
Eikel-Baughman
17-Sep-15
Classie Com
1110520
Linn, Christine
03-Nov-15
Orion
1114963
Browning, Katie
24-Sep-15
Claudio
1112319
Jones, Christie
01-Nov-15
Oziwon
1084936
Lane, Leesa
03-Nov-15
Consolata
1045331
Putty, Dee
24-Sep-15
Pacific Patina
40172
Jones, Christie
07-Dec-15
Dacapriella
1111462
Barngrover, Alyssa
21-Sep-15
Pakuna
1098688
Farthing, Pamela
18-Sep-15
Damiani
1101136
Webb, Tammy
03-Nov-15
Paladin SF
1089157
Sklar, Laine
15-Oct-15
Dario
1078547
Boice, Lynn
05-Oct-15
Pavan
1115375
Teodori, Janet
28-Sep-15
Dash Of Pepper
1070002
Arbuckle, Susan
20-Nov-15
Pavan
1115375
Teodori, Janet
03-Nov-15
Dauphine De Jazz CC
1080044
Anderson,Tracey
13-Feb-16
Peter Pan
1099209
Doty, Kristy
20-Jan-16
D’Chiron
1116887
Coleman, Cynthias
19-Sep-15
Pik Encore
1024969
Haber, Debra
12-Feb-16
Don Noir
1095128
Watters, Meredith
15-Oct-15
Poblano Mor
1113924
Downey, Kathleen
03-Nov-15
Don Viamo
1110895
Mooney, Michele
22-Sep-15
Prince Caspian
1043423
Sannes, Melisa
18-Oct-15
Dona Valentina
1090672
Shelly, Jayne
20-Nov-15
Pro A Resolute
1087296
Darling, Lisa
03-Nov-15
Donna Stella
1015484
Brookhart, Kendall
09-Nov-15
Prophecy
1059144
Stark-Goss, Michelle
20-Jan-16
Duke’s Mr T. J.
1101780
Lubinski, Karen
20-Nov-15
Qharma
1097280
Winans, Dawn
13-Feb-16
E Tango!
1101161
Riegger, Michael
30-Sep-15
Queen Lateephah
1108543
Lindy, Rebecca
15-Oct-15
El Da Vinci
1078234
Course, Cynthia
15-Sep-15
Quiet Storm
1105373
Crampton, Sue
20-Jan-16
El Galion
1111744
Ganem, Cynthia
15-Oct-15
Raoul
42633
Lindsten, Sarah
15-Oct-15
El Tigre d Oro
1103886
Duzan, Barbara
29-Feb-16
Raphaela
1001109
Lehman, Rachel
02-Mar-16
Elysium
1099205
Leach, Reagan
07-Jan-16
Redhawk’s Florencianna 1094710
Berry, Bobbi
20-Jan-16
Faire Well
1108104
Riggs, Sally
13-Feb-16
Reilly
1105330
Riegger, Michael
03-Nov-15
Fandango GSF
1105992
Doty, Kristy
15-Oct-15
Reminiscence
1106514
Carlson, Catherine
03-Nov-15
Fashion
27922
Riddell, Wendy
03-Nov-15
Revanche
1043394
Roth, Amy
03-Nov-15
Finesse
1111176
Majeski, Casi
20-Jan-16
Rianna
1100080
Brookhart, Kendall
15-Sep-15
Flash K
1079539
Rehberg-Sparks, Ulrike
11-Sep-15
Risky Business
1019085
Jackson, Cyndi
15-Oct-15
FreiHeit
1098272
Downie, Kathleen
13-Feb-16
Rockefeller
1112986
Mount, Jessica
11-Jan-16
Gallod Morgan Henry
1078024
Darling, Lisa
03-Nov-15
Rohan
1089690
Jachimek, Katherine
04-Nov-15
Galloway
1106376
Carson, Debbie
02-Nov-15
Rolando
1090516
Delaney, Joann
09-Nov-15
Go Go Dancer-MGE
1112272
Goss, Michael
11-Sep-15
Romantic Man
1114304
Shari Miller
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HORSE OWNER
Horses Must be Nominated BEFORE State Championships Qualifying Scores are Earned! DATE PAID
HORSE
USDF #
20-Jan-16
Rope’s Ricochet
1081343
Stine-Masek, Eleanor
HORSE OWNER
21-Sep-15
Rosa Fina
1101888
Guy, Naima
01-Feb-16
Rosette B
1117432
Buchanan, Anne
13-Feb-16
Roxstar
1096021
Horton, Kelly
24-Oct-15
Roy-Els Belle of the Ball 1093214
Naas, Lindsay
26-Oct-15
Rudi
1043028
Browning, Susan
15-Oct-14
Shiloh
1112974
Whittington, Lois
28-Sep-15
Shiner’s Buckeroo
1106777
Arbuckle, Susan
01-Feb-16
Skyhit
1100411
Buchanan, Anne
04-Oct-15
Slipstream
1107169
Tripp, Sherrill
17-Oct-15
Solana
1095395
Kurbat, Margaret
02-Mar-16
SR Ssavant
1100223
Manning, Megan
12-Jan-16
StarStruck HF
1089342
Finke, Marie
02-Nov-15
Stellar Hit
1058486
Krajenke, Tracey
03-Nov-15
Sterling
1102081
McLaughlin, Wendy
02-Nov-15 Stonewall Good Deal Lady 1027211
D’Amour, Eileen
26-Oct-15
Sylvano
1057379
Ziurys, Lucy
16-Oct-15
Talara
1091266
Finnegan, Kara
22-Sep-15
T’Ally-O
1032705
Torres, Juan Lopez
24-Sep-15
Tanquery
TAN-GAR
Garrigus, Francine
15-Oct-15
Teodoro III
1105849
Radda, Tania
21-Sep-15
Titan
1071498
Crinnian, Susan
17-Sep-15
Tragumna
1077518
Cottrell, Krysal
15-Sep-15
Up Tempo
1086262
Degirolamo, Carol
03-Nov-15
Wallstreet Whisper
1067813
Poe, Yvonne
22-Oct-15
Wayne Carter
1111520
Kolstad, Kimberly
17-Sep-15
Wendo
1076617
Lorenzen, Kay
21-Sep-15
Willow
1100210
Farthing, Pamela
15-Oct-15
WinDancer M-Iraz
1090611
Sal Da Na, Danny
13-Nov-15
Windermere Ddb
1161697
De Benedetto, Diane
09-Nov-15
Windstarr
1017347
Eggers, Elizabeth
22-Oct-15
Winsdown’s Windrose
1095432
Polydoros, Pamela
04-Nov-15
Zantango
1080159
Carson, Deborah
24-Sep-15
Zanzybar
1095562
Whittington, Lois
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ARIZONA DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION Annual Meeting
March 8, 2016 Draft Minutes www.azdressage.org
THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M. 1. Directors Present: Kathy Smith, Cindy Hitchcock, Sarah Lindsten, Lara Bowles, Cynthia Ganem, Sue Leutwyler, Pam Polydoros, Heather Bilodeau, Kim Pribble, Betty Drake, Carol Elias, Michell Combs. 2. Directors/Alternate Directors Absent: Sarah Lindsten. 3. Guests: Tania Radda, Toni Crowther OFFICERS’ REPORTS: 4. Secretary’s Report – MOTION: Betty Drake moved to accept the Secretary’s Report as printed in the Centerline and posted on the web. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried. 5. 5reasurers’ and Finance Report – February, 2016: Operating Acct. - $17,833.07; Credit Card Acct. - $13,123.26; Pantano CD - $11,437.55; Cash - $1,087.50. Savings short of goal by $12,114.51 (goal = $90,000). MOTION: Heather Bilodeau moved to approve the Treasurer’s and Finance Report as presented. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried. 6. Recognized Shows (1st VP) – There were 64 entries, plus schooling horses, at the Fun in February show. Planning for the ADA Spring Celebration 2016 show, is in process. Sue Plasman will provide Kathy Smith with the preliminary number of entries. 7. Schooling Shows (2nd VP) – A committee meeting will be scheduled to decide the next season’s schooling show dates. Venue discussion. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:
8. Membership Committee – ADA Membership Report as of 3-14-2016: 283 2016 ADA/GMO Members. 32 New Members in 2016; 30 Adults and 2 Junior/Young Riders. 235 Members Renewed in 2016; 221 Adults and 14 Junior/ Young Riders. 16 Returning Members; 15 Adults and 1 Junior/Young Riders. 86 2015 ADA/GMO Members have not renewed for 2016; 74 Adults and 12 Junior/Young Riders. 9. Communications Committee – February 2016 Report – Average # Different Computers/Day: 540; Average Page/ views Per Session: 4.95. Most Popular Pages: Home Page, Centerline, Spring Show Prize List; Most Popular PDF Downloads: Spring Prize List, 2015 YEA Standings, Recognized Show Entry Form, Code of Ethics. Facebook Stats: 641 Likes. 10. Awards Committee – Year End Awards Banquet will be held at Turf Paradise on April 10th. MOTION: Kim Pribble moved that the ADA subsidize $10.00 per person for all ADA members that attend the banquet and that non ADA members will pay full price for attendance. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried. 11. Futurity Committee – 3 Open and 1 AA/Young Rider have nominated. 12. Fundraising Committee – Fundraising emails have been sent to 30 local businesses, vendors, membership and trainers. 13. Volunteer Committee – Heather Bilodeau submitted a current volunteer hours list to the Board. 14. Scholarship Committee – Ann Damiano submitted a scholarship award recommendation to the Board. The Scholarship Committee has awarded four Adult Amateur scholarships as follows: Pamela Polydoros, Marji McFadden, Lynn McKinney and Susan Crinian. MOTION: Kathy Smith moved to approve the Scholarship Committee recommendation for the scholarship awards. 15. Vendor Committee – 5 Vendors are committed so far for the spring show. NEW BUSINESS: 16. Pam Polydoros recommended that a common venue be selected to host board meetings. A discussion followed. Announcement of Next Meeting – Regular Meeting of April 11, 2016, at the home of Cindy Hitchcock at 6:30 p.m. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. MOTION: Heather Bilodeau moved to adjourn the meeting. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried.
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ADA Northern Arizona Chapter www.nacofada.org
Our Mission: 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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We are honored to have you include us in your 2016 competition plans!
Coconino Dressage Show ~ May 28-29, 2016 ~
Opening Date: March 25, 2016 Closing Date: April 27, 2016 Recognition: USEF/USDF; ADA, TDC Manager ~ Alice Sarno - Secretary ~ Sue Plasman Judges: Shirley Rector "S", Flagstaff, AZ & Anita Owen “S” Thornton, CO
www.CoconinoHorseTrials.com
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Coconino Dressage Spring Show (Level 2) 325089 May 28-29, 2016
Grandstands/Rodeo Arena, Fort Tuthill County Park, Flagstaff Arizona Official Prize List Opening Date: Recognition:
March 25, 2016 Closing Date: April 27, 2016 USEF/USDF; Arizona Dressage Association, Tucson Dressage Club
Manager: Secretary:
Alice Sarno: (602) 501-4697 and email: www.coconinohorsetrials.com Sue Plasman, Cell: 602 463-2505, 2582 Jennifer Drive; Live Oak, CA 95953; email:
splasman@comcast.net
Sponsorship Coordinator: Judges:
Alice Sarno (602) 501-4697 and email: www.coconinohorsetrials.com ,Shirley Rector "S",Flagstaff, AZ, Anita Owen “‘S” Thornton, CO
Technical Delegate: Bob Cooper “R” Allen, Texas Veterinarian: Martin Crabo, DVM on grounds and on call. Farrier: Edard Powers on grounds. Entry Procedures: For each horse/rider combination entered, please send your completed entry form and all fees to show Secretary. Make checks payable to Coconino Horse Trials. Entries must be postmarked by the closing date. Incorrect or Incomplete Entry: $25 fee for any entry without all required copies of current membership cards and signatures included with entry. USEF changes fees often. Double check before sending your entry. Class Fees: FEI $70. Junior rider (18 and under) $50. All Others $60. Great American/USDF qualifier classes add $10. Class Schedule: See website www.azdressage.org or : www.coconinohorsetrials.com Stabling: $135 for Thursday through Monday, 1 bag bedding included. Additional nights $35. Inform the show secretary of stabling requirements when submitting entries.Shavings may be pre-ordered at $10/bag. Day Stall: (6am-6pm) $45. One bag bedding provided. Trailer-in/day: $30 (do not pay if you’ve paid for stabling or a day stall) Office Fee: $30 – non-refundable. Scratches: Exhibitors have the responsibility of informing the show office of their intention to scratch. Scratches before the closing date may be made for any reason and all fees will be refunded except the office fee. Refunds: No refunds for any reason after the closing date, including cancellation of classes due to severe weather or any other emergency. Late/Post Entries: Accepted as space allows. Add $30 per entry. Ride Times: Preliminary ride times and a show schedule will be available on our website at
www.coconinohorsetrials.com Final ride times will be posted at the show by noon, Friday. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to verify final ride times at the show. Please notify the show secretary of any scheduling conflicts asap. Ride times will be mailed only if you include a stamped, self addressed business size (#10) envelope. Changes: Changes are $10 per change, if allowed. Bring your $10 to the show office when you request the change. Non-Entered Horses: Must pay a $30.00 schooling fee, office fee, plus stabling or trailer in fee. All horses on the show grounds must have on a number while out of their stalls. Arenas: Footing is a sand/dirt mixture. All tests will be ridden in 20 x 60m arenas. The competition arenas are open for schooling on Thursday afternoon, Friday until 3pm, and at the end of competition days. Stabling: Permanent 10 x 10 stalls with doors, first bedding is provided. Shavings only. Shavings may be pre-ordered at $10/bag; your order must be received by Monday Preceeding the show – 5pm in order for them to be delivered to your stalls prior to your arrival. Awards: First Place-Prize and Ribbon. Ribbons awarded through 6th place. Ties will not be broken. Test of Choice class placing will be determined by division within each class regardless of which test is ridden. The following High Points are offered: Open, Adult Amateur, YR, Junior and Freestyle, and Show High Score. Dover Medal Class: To be eligible, a rider must meet the following criteria: 1. Rider must be a current USDF group, or participating, member as of the show date. 2. Rider must be showing at Second Level. 3. Rider must be an amateur in accordance with USEF rules GR1306 and GR 1307 and be registered with USEF as an adult amateur as of the show date. The eligible rider with the highest score of 60% or better in the designated Second Level Test 3 Class will receive the Dover medal and neck ribbon. Winners will receive a $20 Dover Saddlery Gift Certificate for each of the first three USDF/Dover Adult Medals they win during the 2016 competition season. Riders who win three USDF/Dover Adult Amateur medals in the same competition year will receive the USDF/Dover National Merit Award. All riders who qualify for a USDF/Dover National Merit award will be eligible to compete for the USDF/Dover Adult Medal National Championship. For more information about the Dover Program, visit www.usdf.org. Concessions: Available on grounds. Directions: From I-17 south of Flagstaff, take Exit 337 (Airport/Fairgrounds) and go west into the Fairgrounds. Lodging: Comfort Inn, 2355 S Beulah Blvd, 928 774 2225, LaQuinta Inn and Suites, 2015 S Beulah Blvd, 928-556-8666; Sleep Inn, 2765 Woodlands Village Blvd, 1-800-62-SLEEP; AmeriSuites, 2455 S Beulah Blvd, 1-800-833-1516; Econo Lodge, 2355 S Beulah Blvd, 1-800-553-2666; Fairfield Inn, 2005 S Milton Rd, 1-800-228-2800; Woody Mountain RV Park 2727 W Route 66, 1-800-7327986. Other: Management reserves the right to limit the number of times per day a rider may show, and/or the number of times per day a horse/rider combination may show, and may give entry preference to competitors at 3rd level and above. Limited RV hookups and camping are available at Fort Tuthill County Park Campground. Call 928-774-3464 for Campground information or reservations. RV parking in stable area is first-come, first-served. Camping fee is $20/night payable in advance on show entry. Use of electricity is limited to the horse washing station. Patrons may not plug into the outlets at the barn. Exhibitors Party on Saturday night at 6:30pm, buffet, ticket included with entry. Additional dinner tickets $15. 1
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Road to Kentucky – An Experience of a Lifetime By Alyssa Barngrover
My road to Kentucky was not an easy one, with many setbacks along the way. My journey began several years ago with the breeding of my dream horse. As many breeders know, breeding has both highs and lows. For 4 years, I had nothing but lows, then I was blessed with the birth of Dacapriella (aka: Daisy). I met her at just half an hour old and knew instantly that she was special and meant for me. Four years later, as Daisy and I prepared to start our show career, I blew out my knee. The knee surgery didn’t go as planned and I was out of riding for 8 months. During this time, I was so grateful for Toah Hatch, who helped with her care and training. He kept her in-shape, working towards my goal of one day showing her. Daisy and I began showing together in 2015, miraculously having a great first year as we learned to become a team, and received our invitation to the US Dressage Finals. Since the Region 5 Championships were so close to the US Dressage Finals nomination deadline, there wasn’t a lot of time think about it. On a spurof-the-moment decision, I decided to go. I felt that this would be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity – after all, who knows what the future holds! Carpe diem, right? On Saturday, October 31, we loaded the trailer with our show gear and prepared the rig for the horses to leave the next morning. We had a great group going, nine horses total. Take-off time was early; I was a bit anxious about putting Daisy on a trailer for 36 hours, as this was the first time that I hadn’t traveled with her. We said our goodbyes and off they went, praying for a safe trip. The riders all flew out to Kentucky on Monday and were able to prepare the horses’ stalls before their arrival. Although Daisy traveled and settled in well, there were a few horses that did not. Unfortunately Cassie Sherwood’s mare Raz contracted Shipping Fever and Kim Yacobucci’s mare Rosie went on an eating and drinking strike. Luckily both mares were caught early and rebounded with great successes – congrats ladies! As luck would have it, I came down with a severe head cold as soon as I stepped off the plane. I was relieved that my first ride (open show) wasn’t until Friday and my championship class was Sunday; however, caring for Daisy even became a tough chore as time wore on. Tuesday was a day for Daisy just to get acclimated to the show grounds and relax from her long trip. Kim Yacobucci, Kathy Gibson, Toah and I were able to sneak over to the Kentucky Horse Park for a little while and visited some of the sights. I “cowgirl upped” on Wednesday and Thursday to ride Daisy, but was ordered back to the hotel to rest after the ride on Thursday. The phrase “it takes a village” comes to mind, and I truly appreciate all the people who came together to help me with Daisy, especially Kim, Toah and Kathy. Without their help, I wouldn’t have gotten through the show. Friday was a cold and drizzly day, and Daisy was definitely feeling it. Since I was still not feeling my best, I didn’t plan well and left myself with a minimal amount of warm-up time, giving us a less-than-stellar performance. Although she listened to me and did what 12 | THE CENTERLINE | APRIL 2016
I asked of her, she was tense in her test and the scores reflected. But, we had our first test under our belt, and a big lesson was learned; things could only get better from here! Saturday’s class went much better, having applied my learnings from the day before, and we had the highest score in the class (72.2%), even besting the Open riders. It was a confidence-boosting ride that I needed before my championship class the next day. My Training Level championship ride was early on Sunday morning, and it was cold! We made sure to give Daisy plenty of time to warm-up and headed into the ring. Trotting around the arena was a surreal experience; we were in Kentucky competing against the best in the country, a mere 9 months after my first show with her. Shaking off my wonderment, we entered the ring. Daisy was amazing and attentive; I couldn’t have asked for anything more. We ended up with a 70.00% and 4th place in a class of 30+ riders. I was so proud of my girl; being just 5 years old, her first year showing and with me sick, she took it all in-stride and helped us get through the test! I am so proud to have been a part of the Arizona dressage team and to have represented Region 5 at the US Dressage Finals. We had a wonderful group of dressage representatives and everyone came home with a Top 10 placing in at least one of their classes. One of the best experiences of the trip was the camaraderie and getting to know everyone. We all watched each others’ rides and cheered each other on. I am grateful for so many things; my family, friends, trainers and last, but not least, my mare. My family is my backbone; providing love and support every step of the way on this crazy journey. My friends are my support group, cheering me on from afar by sending me ‘good luck’ texts and messages. My trainers are my guides, providing the foundation and training to get where we need to go. My mare is my heart; she is the horse of my dreams and is the other half of my soul. Together, I know we can accomplish anything. I am thankful for the ADA’s willingness to award me with the travel grant, so I could experience this amazing journey. The shows that the ADA holds allows us the opportunity to practice, learn and qualify for the various championships. Thank you for your support of all dressage riders, no matter their goals!
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Trip Takeaways: • Save, save, save. The trip to the US Dressage Finals is costly, so if you are planning to go, start saving your money early. Here are some of the fees you’ll need to think about when traveling to KY. — Hotel — Trailering —
Flight
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Finals nomination + declaration fees
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Car rental
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Show entry fees
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Food
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Stabling, shavings, rubber mats
• Choose the classes you enter wisely. The trip to Kentucky is a long one for both horses and riders, so be aware of how much you sign-up for. You may choose to give your horse more time to settle after the long travel, or prefer more exposure riding under and learning from the judges. In the end, it all depends on what you feel your horse can handle. • Take time to visit the local sites. Make the most of your trip by experiencing the local sites. Plan time to walk through the KY Horse Park or visit a racetrack or local TB breeding farm. It will make the experience even more fun and memorable! • Take lots of pictures! Although we were in Kentucky for an entire week, the time flew by quickly. Make sure to snap pictures to capture this momentous part of your dressage journey, so you will always remember. • Have a good support group. Seeing all the gorgeous horse and rider teams representing the various Regions can be very daunting. Make sure you have a team, either at the show or at home, to cheer you on and support you through the show. • Get to know the other AZ riders. While we show together during the year, we don’t always have the opportunity to get to know each other. The US Dressage Finals was a great place to become acquainted with the other riders and forge new friendships. This was one of the best experiences of my trip, and I look forward to seeing everyone at the upcoming shows and catching up! • Lean on those who have gone before for guidance and advice. Planning the trip to the US Dressage Finals can be cumbersome if you don’t know what to expect. I was lucky to have team members who had gone before and could provide specifics on what to do and how the show was set-up. Thanks ladies! • Have fun! You and your horse are a great team; you’ve qualified and made it to the US Dressage Finals, so make sure to relax and enjoy the ride. This is the experience of a lifetime and it needs to be fun! • Never give up on your dreams! Keep working towards your dreams and aspirations no matter the setbacks. Daisy and I are proof that with time, hard work and dedication, anything is possible.
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New USDF App Now Available USDF has launched a new app, "USDF: Your Dressage Connection" for free download in the app stores. This app provides access to USDF media and publications, and features stream and social media components. In addition to the digital editions of USDF Connection, USDF Member Guide, and the Online Stallion Guide, this app will also feature new online-only content, as well as streaming and dynamic content connected through the USDF website and social media channels. USDF members will have full access to all content and features of the app, with the exception of retail titles. This is just another way that USDF is "Your Connection to the American Dressage Community." Take advantage of this new member benefit today. To view tutorial videos on how the app works on different platforms, and to download the app, visit the USDF website.
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Contact Mary, crzy4az@gmail.com
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The ADA would like to Thank These Spring Celebration Show Supporters! Thank you for your support of the 2016 ADA Spring Celebration Horse Show. We couldn’t have done it without YOU!
SILVER SPONSORS
Cave Creek Equine Surgical & Imaging Center Barbara & Michael McLean Southwest Equine Hospital
BRONZE SPONSORS Chaparral Veterinary Medical Center Robin Biehl - Wave Wellness, LLC
EQUIDOME RING SPONSOR Kim Yacobucci - Horseshoe Springs
RING SPONSORS Ann Damiano
Joann Delaney
CLASS SPONSORS Cave Creek Equine Surgical & Imaging Center
Sue & Duncan Plasman
Chaparral Veterinary Medical Center
Kendall Brookhart - Rad Star Stables
Sue Crampton
Tania Radda - Radda Art Studio
Toni Crowther - Forerunner Wellness
Wendy Riddell - Ride N Rock Ranch
Gaited Dressage of Arizona
Sherri Sorenson
Allen Kalchik & Jim Cramer
Southwest Equine Hospital
Sue & Ric Leutwyler
Meredith & Jeff Watters
Wendy & Shawn McLaughlin
Robin Biehl - Wave Wellness
Barbara & Michael McLean
Lois Whittington
Barbara Middleton
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TDF:
Your Source For Support Photo by Leah Strid
Thanks to generous donors, grants are available for:
The Dressage Foundation’s donors provide support to improve dressage in the United States. Your donation helps to build a stronger, more accomplished dressage community.
Instructors Judges Technical Delegates Show Management Adult Amateurs Youth Breeders High Performance Riders Non-Profit Equestrian Organizations and USDF GMOs Visit dressagefoundation.org and click on “Support” or call (402) 434-8585 to donate.
Your contribution to The Dressage Foundation is an investment in your dressage community. Thank you!
The Dressage Foundation 1314 ‘O’ Street Suite 305 Lincoln, NE 68508 402-434-8585 www.dressagefoundation.org info@dressagefoundation.org
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
APRIL 2016 2-3: ADA Spring Celebration, Location WestWorld, Judges TBD, Manager Jay Chabucos - JayChabucos@gmail.com, Secretary Sue Plasman - s.plasman@azdressage.org
11: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD. Contact enews@azdressage.org for details.
10: ADA YEA Banquet/Luncheon, Location Turf Paradise
7: NAC of ADA Pronghorn Series Schooling Show. Location: American Ranch Equestrian Center, Prescott, AZ. Contact www.nacofada.com.
10: CFF Schooling Days, Location Carefree Farms, Judge TBD, Contact Laura Borghesani laura.borghesani@gmail.com. http://carefreefarms.net/clinicsschoolingevents.html 11: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD. Contact enews@azdressage.org for details. 16-17: “L” Program Part 1C, CARA, Queen Creek Collective Marks, Basics & Rider Biomechanics, Axel Steiner. Contact Dorie Vlatten-Schmitz @ dvschmitz@msn.com. MAY 2016 8: NAC of ADA Pronghorn Series Schooling Show. Location: American Ranch Equestrian Center, Prescott, AZ. Contact www.nacofada.com. 15: CFF Schooling Days, Location Carefree Farms, Judge TBD, Contact Laura Borghesani laura.borghesani@gmail.com. http://carefreefarms.net/clinicsschoolingevents.html 28: NAC of ADA Western Dressage Clinic, with Vivian Mevorah. Location: Rimrock in Pauldin, AZ. Contact: Syndy Cunningham at (928) 830-9329. Rider Cost: $95.00 includes lunch. Auditor Cost $20.00 includes lunch 28-29: Coconino Dressage Show, Location Ft. Tuthill County Park, Flagstaff, AZ. Judges: Dorie Vlatten-Schmitz ‘S’, San Tan Valley, AZ, TBA, Manager Alice Sarno: (602) 501-4697, Secretary Sue Plasman - s.plasman@azdressage.org JUNE 2016 4-5: Road Runner I, Location Pima County Fairgrounds, Tucson, Judge: Cheryl Connell-Marsh ‘R’, Manager Rosemary Panuco (520) 797-6921 - Appeals1@aol.com 13: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD. Contact enews@azdressage.org for details. JULY 2016 9-10: Road Runner II, Location Pima County Fairgrounds, Tucson, Judge: Maryal Barnett ‘S’, Manager Rosemary Panuco (520) 797-6921 - Appeals1@aol.com
AUGUST 2016
8: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD. Contact enews@azdressage.org for details. 13-14: ADA Mountain Air Dressage and ADA Dressage in the Pines, Location Ft Tuthilll, Flagstaff, Judges: Heidi Gaian ‘S’ Hollister, CA;; Kristi Wysocki ‘S’ Elbert, CO, Manager Jay Chabucos JayChabucos@gmail.com, Secretary Sue Plasman s.plasman@azdressage.org SEPTEMBER 2016 12: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD. Contact enews@azdressage.org for details. OCTOBER 2016 2: NAC of ADA Pronghorn Series Schooling Show. Location: American Ranch Equestrian Center, Prescott, AZ. Contact www.nacofada.com. 10: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD. Contact enews@azdressage.org for details. NOVEMBER 2016 5-6: ADA Fall Fiesta & AZ State Championships, Location WestWorld, Judges Cindy Canace ‘S’, Fran Dearing ‘S’. Dinah Babcock ‘S’, Marilyn Payne ‘S’, Manager Jay Chabucos JayChabucos@gmail.com, Secretary Sue Plasman - s.plasman@ azdressage.org 14: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD. Contact enews@azdressage.org for details. 19-20: TDC Fall Festival I & II, Location Pima County Fairgrounds, Tucson, Judges: Sue Malone-Casey, ‘S’, Highland Village, TX; Sarah Geikie, ‘S’, Lebanon, CT; Manager Jay Chabucos - JayChabucos@gmail.com, Secretary Dian Seabury - dfseabury@gmail.com DECEMBER 2016 1: ADA 2017 Membership Year Begins 6-10: USDF Annual Convention in St. Louis, MO.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS (CONT) 12: ADA Regular Meeting Location TBD. Contact enews@azdressage.org for details.
JANUARY 2017 9: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD. Contact enews@azdressage.org for details. FEBRUARY 2017 13: ADA Annual Meeting, 6:30 pm. Location TBD. Contact enews@azdressage.org for details. MARCH 2017 13: ADA Regular Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Location TBD. Contact enews@azdressage.org for details.
Next Shows Coconino Dressage Show May 28-29, 2016
Flagstaff, AZ http://azdressage.org/coconino-shows/
Road Runner I Dressage Show June 4-5, 2016
Tucson, AZ www.tucsondressageclub.org
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Northern Arizona Chapter of Arizona Dressage Association
presents‌ Our Western Dressage Clinic with Vivian Mevorah
May 28, 2016
NAC of ADA
Vivian, 2nd from right, is Vice President of the California Western Dressage Association
May 28, 2016 – NAC of ADA Western Dressage Clinic with Vivian Mevorah Vivian is the Vice President of the California Western Dressage Association, a nonprofit organization that functions under the 501(c)(3) umbrella
of the Western Dressage Association of America and provides venues, forums, and resources for riders of all horse breeds to learn and participate in the sport of Western Dressage. By combining the disciplines of dressage with the philosophies of western riding, the CAWDA seeks to improve the partnership between horse and rider.
Vivian has a USDF Bronze Medal & a USDF Masters Challenge Award in FEI Level in Classical Dressage. In 2014 Vivian was 3rd Level Western Dressage Champion in California. The NAC of ADA 2016 Western Dressage Clinic Will be held at Rimrock in Pauldin, AZ Contact: Syndy Cunningham at (928) 830-9329 Cost: $95.00 includes lunch. Auditor $20.00 includes lunch Remember our NAC of ADA Pronghorn Series Schooling Shows at American Ranch in Prescott, AZ May 8, August 7th & October 2 We have classes in Classical Dressage, Western Dressage and Gaited Dressage. Come join us for some summer fun! More information can be found at: www.nacofada.com
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Save the Date! Sunday, April 10th! ADA 2015 Year End Awards Banquet Location: Turf Paradise for an afternoon of Celebration ... Cost: Members $22/Non-Member Guests $32 www.azdressage.org
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An Introduction to Judging and Biomechanics ... By Michell Combs
January 9-10, Central Arizona Riding Academy’s Dori Vlatten-Schmitz, hosted an L Program Session A. USDF’s presenting faculty member was Lois Yukins. Lois is a USEF “S” and FEI I **** dressage judge. She’s also on the USEF Dressage and Licensed Officials Committees. Session A covered USEF Rules, Judging Methodology and Biomechanics. Although Lois said her greatest strength wasn’t knowing the USEF rules, she made clear that if there wasn’t a specific rule to apply in a situation in the ring, the L Graduate, when judging a test, must use their judgement. She advised the participants to always look out for the best interest of the horse. Lois said “It’s our job to protect the horse’s training.” Lois reviewed rules about errors, elimination/disqualification/excused, conflicts of interest as well as rules governing attire, equipment, and scoring, to name a few. The introduction to judging methodology was interesting. Lois said, “We want to keep force out of a horse’s life as much as possible.” She provided many examples of something a judge might say and how the rider might interpret and apply it. The methodology taught in the L Program is BASICS + CRITERIA +/- MODIFIERS = FINAL SCORE. Lois told the group that basics are the pyramid of training. Basics are about the horse and how it’s ridden and trained. She said this was the most important part in determining the score. Criteria are what the directives say must be accomplished in the movement. It’s the performance of the movement. Then the modifier is the “less important part” of what’s happened. Modifiers can include things like tripping, spooking or using the corners nicely and performance the transition at the correct place. She said her comments on a test centers on the rider’s responsibility. When Lois judges, she will say things like “rider’s restrictive aids cause (or limits), ______”. Lois also gets an impression if the rider “controls or allows” the horse to move. She said that if a horse is tense, he is not learning and not building correct muscles. A large part of the program centers on learning the mechanics and how to evaluate a horse’s gaits. Many videos were observed and discussed with horses of different abilities in reach, range of motion and scope. Careful evaluation was made of the rhythm, elasticity and cadence. It was also great fun to see a video of a Camel cantering and doing flying lead changes. Lois says that it’s the judge’s job, though scores and comments, to preserve and protect the horse and its gaits. One example she gave was from the movement turn-on-the-haunches. In one scenario the horse performed a large but correct movement, and the other scenario the horse performed a small but incorrect movement. Lois would reward the large but correct movement with a higher score because the training is going in the right direction. Lois had participants read the dressage vocabulary and discuss its meaning. She then gave her opinion as to why a certain word might be better than another. A significant amount of time was spent on understanding biomechanics. Biomechanics can get very technical. We learned about bones, joints, tendons, muscles, and so much more. Lois suggested a good resource for more information was last year’s biomechanics presentation with Hilary Clayton. An example of something Lois said was in the discussion of balance. There is stable balance (a rider must be in stable balance) and unstable balance (when the horse puts more weight on the hind and is more maneuverable.) Also she discussed the horse’s neck because that seems to be what a lot of riders easily displace and block in a horses training. A fantastic part of the program is getting to apply the lecture information to a live demonstration horse and riders. Dori 24 | THE CENTERLINE | APRIL 2016
arranged demonstration horse and riders at to perform movements at Training, First and Second levels. The L Program participants were asked to evaluate the gaits and use the appropriate dressage vocabulary to express what they saw. Lois suggested at training level, participants use words like: connection, freedom, swing, scope, thoroughness, rhythm and energy. At first level she suggested words like: impulsion, balance, reliable contact. Then at second level she suggested words like: collection, straightness, upward thrust, cadence. Lois’s main message was for the participants to think about what they said so that horse would not go home to incorrect training. She further said that the remarks at the end of the test should be focused on the rider so that the horse isn’t blamed or punished. An example she gave of what she would say in a test was “rider puts the horse out of balance causing ____.” The participants and auditors applauded all the brave demonstration riders and their thick skins and lovely horses! As a person who has both taken and audited the program before, I was interested in Lois Yukin’s presentation. I highly recommend anyone with an interest in dressage to audit the next session February 20-21. Special thanks for Dori and her wonderful volunteers for a great weekend at Central Arizona Riding Academy. As a side note, Dori shared some wonderful programs she’s involved with as well as a new business venture. From the Arizona Young Breeders program to the Clinic in the Cloud, contact Dori for information.
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We'd love your thoughts on the current volunteer system. What makes your volunteer efforts worthwhile to you-recognition, a show T-shirt, a volunteer raffle? Are you looking for alternate ways to help the ADA because your schedule makes volunteering at shows difficult? The ADA is in the midst of another big year, with more volunteers needed than ever, and we want to make that effort rewarding for us all. We woud love to get input on what, if any, changes would make volunteering more rewarding for you. Knowing that our membership's time is more precious than ever, please consider taking a moment to send in your comments or questions if you haven't already to let us know how, when, and why you volunteer so that we can devise a suitable volunteer recognition/rewards program. Feel free to email Kathy Smith at ksmith@azdressage.org and give us your opinion! Thanks so much! APRIL 2016 | THE CENTERLINE | 25
Barn Tip: The Importance of Ice for our Equine Athletes Injury caused by a trauma, or a repetitive strain will cause inflammation. Inflammation is a good thing because your tissues need it to heal. Inflammation acts to isolate the injured area and initiates the repair process. However, if proper care of the injury is not taken, inflammation can hinder the healing process. If inflammation is left uncontrolled, nutrition flow to the injury will decrease, which may lead to scarring and dysfunctional muscle groups, which may ultimately lead to improper motion and on-going pain. Ice therapy is inexpensive and effective. Ice, applied after exercise, can reduce swelling and pain by decreasing the blood flow and metabolic processes that come from an inflammatory response produced by exercise or an injury. It also seems to provide therapeutic relief, which is why many elite human athletes seek out ice packs and/or ice baths after a tough workout. Icing isn’t just for elite athletes, be they horse or human. “Weekend warriors,” those athletes and horses that stand around all week, then are worked hard on the trail or rail on the weekend, are prime candidates for ice therapy. Ice both front and/or hind legs (or area of injury) for about 20 minutes to half an hour at a time. (You can over-do it. Check with your Vet before icing for any longer.) Commercial boots that use built-in gel cells, or removable ones, that stay cold are super-convenient. You store the boots or gel cells in a plastic bag in the freezer, and then simply apply them to your horse’s legs as you would a typical boot. No melting ice! Tip: If you’re showing within about a half-hour or so from home, apply gel-cell boots to your horses’ legs for the trailer ride home. And voila—they’re iced! If you get caught somewhere with no access to ice or commercial icing products, plain old cold water can help cool down legs. Simply use a hose to apply cold, running water to your horse’s lower legs for 15 to 20 minutes. For chronically tight, sore muscles, apply heat before you ride to loosen them up. Then apply ice when you’re done. Are you off to a horseshow, clinic or overnight ride? There are portable freezers that work both in your car or camper or with a AC Adapter will work in your tack room. Here are a few pictures of Portable Freezer/Refrigerator. A 19 Quart DC Refrigerator/Freezer - 18”L x 16”H x 12” W. has a capacity of 19 quarts and weight 27 pounds will easily hold 4 ice boots. You can buy an AC Adaper (sold separately) to plug the refrigerator/freezer into any household outlet. A personal size portable freezer/ refrigerator can be set from +50 to 0 degrees with the variable via electronic thermostat. Look for portable freezers on camping, RV or appliance websites. Ice packs are a natural, drug free way to reduce inflammation and swelling with none of the adverse side effects or illegal drug worries that may be experienced with the use of costly medication.
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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.
“A good rider rides from transition to transition, a great rider rides from half-halt to half-halt !�
Robert Dover
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Show Results TDC March Madness I & II MARCH MADNESS I TRAINING LEVEL, TEST 1; JR/YR, AA (C) MANDAS, McKenzie Miller
Romantic Man
JR/YR
64.565%
1
Sidney Estrada
Suncatcher Baby
JR/YR
61.739%
2
Jamie Ricksecker Shiny And Zipped JR/YR 60.652% TRAINING LEVEL, TEST 1; OPEN, (C) MANDAS,
3
Missy Gilliland
Saphiera L
Open
75.217%
1
Heather McKay
Case Ecco Domani
Open
67.174%
2
FIRST LEVEL, TEST 2 (C) WADEBORN, Ann-Marie Crookham Myst of Elysium Adult Amateur 64.688%
1
Tammy Callahan
2
Damiani
Adult Amateur 59.063%
Jana Crimmins Sapphire Cream of the Crop Open
66.563%
1
Allison Hardas Nibrika Mourne View Mist
62.344%
2
Open
FIRST LEVEL, TEST 3; JR/YR, OPEN
(C) ROTH,
Leesa Lane
Bojenia
Adult Amateur 67.353%
Molly O’Brien
Consolata
JR/YR
73.971% 1
Toah Hatch Formal Affair Open 60.870% 3 TRAINING LEVEL, TEST 2, (C) ROTH,
Jamie Deconcini
Miss Maisy Mae
JR/YR
63.676%
2
Mimi Junick
Butterfly Kisses
Open
70.441%
1
Jill Graf
Piper’s Stewart
Adult Amateur 65.577%
1
Jana Crimmins Sapphire Cream of the Crop Open
69.559%
2
Karen Spencer
Nahimana
Adult Amateur 65.192%
2
Catherine Brown
68.235% 3
Cynthia Ganem
El Galion
Adult Amateur 63.269%
3
Allison Hardas
Carol Ann Bartels
Batino
Adult Amateur 52.500%
4
FIRST LEVEL, TEST 3; AA
(C) ROTH,
Isabella Parks
Cancun EE
JR/YR
72.115%
1
Christine Linn
Classie Com
Adult Amateur 70.000%
1
Jamie Ricksecker
Shiny And Zipped
JR/YR
53.846%
2
Diane DeVincentis
Legend LHF
Adult Amateur 68.824%
2
Shiners Buckaroo
Adult Amateur 68.088%
3
Vienna
Open
Nibrika Mourne View Mist Open
63.382%
4
5
Missy Gilliland
Windermere DDB
Open
77.308%
1
Susan Arbuckle
Missy Gilliland
Saphiera L
Open
71.731%
2
Janet Teodori
Pavan
Adult Amateur 67.206%
4
Jennifer Parker
Fenix RMC
Open
70.192%
3
Catherine Carlson
Reminiscence
Adult Amateur 66.471%
5
Heather McKay
Case Ecco Domani
Open
67.692%
4
Jaime Pollack
I Wont Kiss N Tell
Adult Amateur 66.029%
6
5
Tammy Callahan
Damiani
Adult Amateur 64.853%
Toah Hatch Justa Beansprout Open 66.538% 6 TRAINING LEVEL, TEST 3 (C) WADEBORN,
Allen Kalchik
Arcola
Adult Amateur 63.824%
Francine Garrigus
Time Out
Adult Amateur 67.955%
1
Catherine Carlson
Meredith Wykoff
Romulus
Adult Amateur 62.273%
2
Geren Thurston
Lifelord Z
Adult Amateur 62.273%
Kathleen Downie
Poblano Mor
Meredith Wykoff Isabella Parks
Juan Lopez Torres
T’ally -O
Open
67.500%
FIRST LEVEL, TEST OF CHOICE Reminiscence
(C) MANDAS, Adult Amateur 64.559%
1
Ann-Marie Crookham Myst of Elysium
Adult Amateur 63.281%
2
3
Catherine Brown
Open
Adult Amateur 61.818%
4
Rainieri
Adult Amateur 58.182%
5
SECOND LEVEL, TEST 1 Lindsay Naas Roy El’s Belle of the Ball
(C) WADEBORN, Adult Amateur 60.152% 1
Cancun EE
JR/YR
70.227%
1
Karen Lubinski
Duke’s Mr T. J.
Adult Amateur 59.697%
2
Jamie Deconcini
Miss Maisy Mae
JR/YR
62.727%
2
Reagan Leach
Duplicor
Adult Amateur 58.030%
3
Missy Gilliland
Windermere DDB
Open
73.636%
1
Sharna Watson
Beltane Karys
Adult Amateur 52.879%
4
Willow
JR/YR
61.818% 1
Vienna
68.971% 1
Jennifer Parker
Fenix RMC
Open
70.227%
2
Katherine Nayak
Heather McKay
Case Ecco Domani
Open
70.000%
3
Gabrielle Spirk
Chi
JR/YR
60.152% 2
Mimi Junick
Escapada
Open
67.955% 4
Molly O’Brien
Consolata
JR/YR
59.242% 3
Toah Hatch
Formal Affair
Open
66.136%
Allison Hardas
M. Ruberth
Open
60.909%
5
Toah Hatch
Justa Beansprout
Open
65.000%
Juan Lopez Torres
T’ally -O
Open
65.000%
6
Toah Hatch Barleone Open 61.136% TRAINING LEVEL, TEST OF CHOICE (C) ROTH,
(C) WADEBORN, Adult Amateur 65.769% 1
Elizabeth Eggers
Adult Amateur 55.385%
Windstarr
(C) MANDAS, Adult Amateur Adult Amateur Adult Amateur Adult Amateur Adult Amateur JR/YR JR/YR Open
Naima Guy
Rosa Fina
Adult Amateur 65.926%
1
Michele Mooney
Don Viamo
Adult Amateur 65.556%
2
Diane DeVincentis
Legend LHF
Adult Amateur 64.259%
3
Francine Garrigus
Time Out
Adult Amateur 61.481%
4
SECOND LEVEL, TEST OF CHOICE
(C) ROTH
Kathleen Downie
Poblano Mor
Adult Amateur 61.296%
5
Judy Cutitta
Chico
Adult Amateur 60.185%
6
Lindsay Naas Roy El’s Belle of the Ball Raymond La Croix Lanzelot
Adult Amateur 57.273% Open 63.537%
Karen Spencer
Nahimana
Adult Amateur 57.222%
Geren Thurston
Piper’s Stewart
Adult Amateur 64.615%
1
Lifelord Z
Adult Amateur 61.364%
2
FIRST LEVEL, TEST 1
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SECOND LEVEL, TEST 3 Theresa Hunt Christine Linn Jaime Pollack Melinda Olsen Elizabeth Eggers Gabrielle Spirk Katherine Nayak Mimi Junick
Jill Graf
1
SECOND LEVEL, TEST 2 Kendall Brookhart Rianna
Carmen Classie Com I Wont Kiss N Tell Wilderwind Windstarr Chi Willow Butterfly Kisses
71.951% 65.000% 60.244% 58.659% 56.220% 63.780% 59.268% 67.683%
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 1 1 1
Show Results TDC March Madness I & II THIRD LEVEL, TEST 1
(C) WADEBORN,
Lucy Ziurys
Sylvano
Adult Amateur 61.000%
Amy Roth
Revanche
Adult Amateur 62.424%
1
2016 NAJYRC QUALIFYING FEI JUNIOR TEAM
Shelene Taylor Cindi Lacroix Tania Radda Pamela Farthing Megan Manning Sarah Dauz
Brioso Marbella Miguel Al Vida Pakuna SR Ssavant Voltaire
Adult Amateur Adult Amateur Adult Amateur Adult Amateur JR/YR JR/YR
59.545% 57.273% 56.364% 51.667% 63.636% 60.606%
2 3 4 5 1 2
(E) Roth, (C) Mandas,
Open Open Open
67.576% 1 60.909% 2 57.879% 3
Kailee Surplus Aegyptian Gold Allison Hardas M. Ruberth Aoife Coomaraswamy Ferdinand THIRD LEVEL, TEST 2
(C) ROTH,
Aoife Coomaraswamy Ferdinand THIRD LEVEL, TEST 3
Open
53.590% 1
(C) ROTH,
Katie Scotford
Dean Martin
JR/YR
65.743%
Breeanon Ramey
Fantasia
JR/YR
65.649% 2
Michele Mooney
Don Viamo
Adult Amateur 70.833%
1
Marcy Blacker
Aul Amira
Adult Amateur 70.333%
2
Kendall Brookhart
Rianna
Adult Amateur 69.833%
1
INTRODUCTORY LEVEL - TEST B
(C) ROTH,
Brianna Nicholson
JR/YR
Just A Little Cookie
51.250%
INTRODUCTORY LEVEL - TEST C
(C) WADEBORN, JR/YR
Sky Hit
Adult Amateur 71.282%
1
Brianna Nicholson
Amy Roth Catalina Sherwood
Revanche Razmitaz
Adult Amateur 65.256% Adult Amateur 62.051%
2 3
FEI PARA DRESSAGE, TOC (C) MANDAS,
Megan Manning
SR Ssavant
JR/YR
64.872%
1
Sarah Dauz
Voltaire
JR/YR
63.077% 2
Kailee Surplus
Aegyptian Gold
Open
68.718%
1
Kristy Doty
Fandango GSF
Open
65.385%
2
(C) WADEBORN,
Anne Buchanan
Sky Hit
Adult Amateur 68.077%
1
Cindi Lacroix
Marbella
Adult Amateur 61.970%
2
Catalina Sherwood
Razmitaz
Adult Amateur 61.026%
3
Tania Radda
Miguel Al Vida
Adult Amateur 58.788%
4
Pamela Farthing
Pakuna
Adult Amateur 58.182%
5
FOURTH LEVEL, TEST 1
(C) ROTH,
1
USDF FREESTYLE, TEST OF CHOICE (C) MANDAS,
Anne Buchanan
THIRD LEVEL, TEST OF CHOICE
2
Kate Shoemaker
Just A Little Cookie Solitaer 40
64.250%
Adult Amateur 71.341%
1 1 1
MARCH MADNESS II Training Level, Test 1
(C) Roth,
McKenzie Miller
Romantic Man
JR/YR
66.957%
1
Sidney Estrada
Suncatcher Baby
JR/YR
63.478%
2
Jamie Ricksecker
Shiny And Zipped
JR/YR
55.652%
3
Training Level, Test 2
(C) Wadeborn,
Jill Graf
Piper’s Stewart
Adult Amateur 64.231%
1
Karen Spencer
Nahimana
Adult Amateur 63.462%
2
Jamie Ricksecker
Shiny And Zipped
JR/YR
59.231%
1
Missy Gilliland
Windermere DDB
Open
75.769%
1
Valerie Denno
Digimon
Adult Amateur 64.054%
1
Missy Gilliland
Saphiera L
Open
70.192%
2
Laine Sklar
Paladin SF
Adult Amateur 58.919%
2
Jennifer Parker
Fenix RMC
Open
68.077%
3
Toah Hatch
Formal Affair
Open
66.731%
4
Juan Lopez Torres
T’ally -O
Open
64.615%
5
Toah Hatch
Barleone
Open
60.577% 6
FOURTH LEVEL, TEST 2 Valerie Denno
(C) MANDAS,
Digimon
Adult Amateur 62.500%
1
FOURTH LEVEL, TEST 3
(C) MANDAS,
Ellie Stine-Masek
Open
Regalo
62.889%
1
FEI PRIX ST. GEORGES Lynn McKinney Plato En Rouge
(C) MANDAS, Adult Amateur 60.921% 1
Amy Jackson
Menjo
Adult Amateur 57.632%
2
Lynn Boice
Vermeer
Adult Amateur 53.132%
3
Cyndi Jackson
Risky Business
Open
74.342%
1
Open
62.632%
2
Nathalie Eikel-Baughman Narok FEI INTERMEDIATE I
(C) MANDAS,
Erin McHenry
Bailando
Adult Amateur 69.737%
1
Sarah Lindsten
Raoul
Adult Amateur 67.079%
2
Kay Lorenzen
Wendo
Adult Amateur 65.395%
3
Susan Parrish
Maronda
Adult Amateur 60.395%
4
Tami George
Mondavi F
Adult Amateur 57.737%
5
Kailee Surplus
Santiago SF
Open
1
FEI GRAND PRIX Sandra Luebbe
68.395%
(C) MANDAS, Samaritano IX
Adult Amateur 64.600%
1
Training Level, Test 3
(C) Mandas,
Francine Garrigus
Time Out
Adult Amateur 67.955%
1
Catalina Sherwood
Lifelord Z
Adult Amateur 67.273%
2
Meredith Wykoff
Romulus
Adult Amateur 62.500%
3
Kathleen Downie
Poblano Mor
Adult Amateur 62.273%
4
Cynthia Ganem
El Galion
Adult Amateur 59.091%
5
Meredith Wykoff
Rainieri
Adult Amateur 56.364%
6
Carol Ann Bartels
Batino
Adult Amateur 52.955%
Isabella Parks
Cancun EE
JR/YR
72.045%
1
Missy Gilliland
Windermere DDB
Open
78.182%
1
Missy Gilliland
Saphiera L
Open
74.091%
2
Mimi Junick
Escapada
Open
69.773% 3
Juan Lopez Torres
T’ally -O
Open
65.909%
4
Jennifer Parker
Fenix RMC
Open
65.455%
5
Toah Hatch
Formal Affair
Open
62.727%
6
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Show Results TDC March Madness I & II Training Level, Test of Choice
(C) Mandas,
Jaime Pollack
I Wont Kiss N Tell
Adult Amateur 61.098%
Jill Graf
Piper’s Stewart
Adult Amateur 67.885%
Katherine Nayak
Willow
JR/YR
64.268% 1
Gabrielle Spirk
Chi
JR/YR
62.927% 2
First Level, Test 1
(C) Roth,
Lanzelot
Open
71.220%
Naima Guy
Rosa Fina
Adult Amateur 70.926%
1
Raymond La Croix
Francine Garrigus
Time Out
Adult Amateur 63.148%
2
Second Level, Test of Choice
(C) Wadeborn,
Karen Spencer
Nahimana
Adult Amateur 62.407%
3
JR/YR
Kathleen Downie
Poblano Mor
Adult Amateur 61.296%
4
Katherine Nayak
Judy Cutitta
Chico
Adult Amateur 60.741%
5
Third Level, Test 1
(C) Mandas,
1
Cindi Lacroix
Marbella
Adult Amateur 62.879%
1
Shelene Taylor
Brioso
Adult Amateur 58.636%
2
Pamela Farthing Tania Radda Megan Manning Sarah Dauz
Pakuna Miguel Al Vida SR Ssavant Voltaire
Adult Amateur Adult Amateur JR/YR JR/YR
58.636% 56.212% 65.000% 63.788%
3 4 1 2
Kailee Surplus
Aegyptian Gold
Open
69.091%
1
Open
54.545% 2
Open
66.481%
1
Heather McKay
Case Ecco Domani
First Level, Test 2
(C) Mandas,
Willow
Ann-Marie Crookham Myst of Elysium
Adult Amateur 62.188%
1
Diane DeVincentis
Legend LHF
Adult Amateur 60.156%
2
Jamie Deconcini
Miss Maisy Mae
JR/YR
65.313%
1
Jana Crimmins Sapphire Cream of the Crop Open
68.906%
1
Allison Hardas
64.375%
2
Aoife Coomaraswamy Ferdinand
63.750%
3
Third Level, Test 2
Nibrika Mourne View Mist Open Open
4
1
60.244% 1
Heather McKay
Case Ecco Domani
First Level, Test 3
(C) Wadeborn,
Aoife Coomaraswamy Ferdinand
Christine Linn
Classie Com
Adult Amateur 67.794%
1
Third Level, Test 3
(C) Wadeborn,
Leesa Lane
Bojenia
Adult Amateur 67.500%
2
Anne Buchanan
Sky Hit
Adult Amateur 70.000%
1
Susan Arbuckle
Shiners Buckaroo
Adult Amateur 66.029%
3
Catalina Sherwood
Razmitaz
Adult Amateur 65.641%
2
Diane DeVincentis
Legend LHF
Adult Amateur 65.147%
4
Kate Shoemaker
Dachstein
Adult Amateur 65.000%
3
Catherine Carlson Janet Teodori
Reminiscence Pavan
Adult Amateur 63.382% Adult Amateur 61.765%
5 6
Amy Roth
Revanche
Adult Amateur 63.205%
4
Tammy Callahan
Damiani
Adult Amateur 61.029%
Megan Manning
SR Ssavant
JR/YR
64.744%
1
Molly O’Brien Jamie Deconcini
Consolata Miss Maisy Mae
JR/YR JR/YR
69.118% 1 66.471% 2
Sarah Dauz
Voltaire
JR/YR
63.333% 2
Kailee Surplus
Aegyptian Gold
Open
68.718%
1
Mimi Junick
Butterfly Kisses
Open
74.559%
Fandango GSF
Open
65.256%
2
Catherine Brown
Vienna
Open
70.588% 2
Kristy Doty
1
Jana Crimmins Sapphire Cream of the Crop Open
65.441%
3
Heather McKay
Open
64.853%
4
Open
61.471%
5
Case Ecco Domani
Allison Hardas Nibrika Mourne View Mist
First Level, Test of Choice (C) Roth, Catherine Brown
Vienna
Second Level, Test 1
(C) Mandas,
Jaime Pollack
I Wont Kiss N Tell
Adult Amateur 60.303%
Roy El’s Belle of the Ball
Lindsay Naas
Open
70.588% 1
(C) Wadeborn, Open
58.205% 1
Third Level, Test of Choice
(C) Mandas,
Amy Roth
Revanche
Adult Amateur 64.744%
1
Pamela Farthing
Pakuna
Adult Amateur 59.848%
2
Fourth Level, Test 1
(C) Wadeborn,
Laine Sklar
Paladin SF
Adult Amateur 64.730%
1
Fourth Level, Test 2
(C) Wadeborn,
1
Valerie Denno
Digimon
Adult Amateur 63.611%
1
Adult Amateur 59.091%
2
FEI Prix St. Georges
(C) Roth,
Karen Lubinski
Duke’s Mr T. J.
Adult Amateur 58.485%
3
Wendo
Adult Amateur 66.053%
1
Reagan Leach
Duplicor
Adult Amateur 58.030%
4
Kay Lorenzen
Sharna Watson Gabrielle Spirk
Beltane Karys Chi
Adult Amateur 48.636% 5 JR/YR 62.879% 1
Solitaer 40 Plato En Rouge Vermeer Menjo
Adult Amateur Adult Amateur Adult Amateur Adult Amateur
63.289% 57.895% 55.789% 53.158%
2 3 4 5
Open
61.842%
1
Second Level, Test 3
(C) Roth,
Theresa Hunt
Carmen
Adult Amateur 74.268%
1
Christine Linn
Classie Com
Adult Amateur 65.244%
2
Melinda Olsen
Wilderwind
Adult Amateur 63.537%
3
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Nathalie Eikel-Baughman FEI Intermediate I
Narok
(C) Roth,
Show Results TDC March Madness I & II
Erin McHenry Sarah Lindsten Susan Parrish Cyndi Jackson Kailee Surplus
Bailando Raoul Maronda Risky Business Santiago SF
Adult Amateur Adult Amateur Adult Amateur Open Open
67.105% 63.553% 61.184% 72.105% 68.421%
1 2 3 1 2
FEI Intermediate II
(C) Roth,
Tami George
Mondavi F
FEI Grand Prix
(C) Roth,
Sandra Luebbe
Samaritano IX
Adult Amateur 55.526%
Adult Amateur 61.600%
1
HIGH POINT AWARDS TUCSON DRESSAGE CLUB MARCH MADNESS I AND II ADULT AMATEUR Training- 2nd Level
Theresa Hunt/Carmen
73.109%
3rd-4th Level
Anne Buchanan/Sky Hit
70.641%
FEI
Erin McHenry/ Bailando
69.737%
1 JR/YR
2016 NAJYRC Qualifying FEI Junior Individual
(E) Mandas, (C) Roth,
Training- 2nd Level
Isabella Parks/ Cancun EE
72.080%
Katie Scotford Breeanon Ramey
JR/YR JR/YR
3rd-4th Level
Megan Manning
64.936%
Training- 2nd Level
Missy Gilliland/Windemere DDB
77.745%
3rd-4th Level
Kailee Surplus/Aegyptian Gold
68.904%
FEI
Cyndi Jackson/Risky Business
74.342%
Dean Martin Fantasia
69.539% 1 64.474% 2
USDF Freestyle, Test of Choice
(C) Roth,
Adult Amateur Adult Amateur Adult Amateur Adult Amateur
Kendall Brookhart Marcy Blacker Allen Kalchik Michele Mooney
Rianna Aul Amira Arcola Don Viamo
74.000% 70.167% 68.667% 66.000%
1 1 2 3
Introductory Level - Test B
(C) Roth,
Brianna Nicholson
JR/YR
Just A Little Cookie
51.250%
OPEN
1
Definitions Longeing (lunging) – popular training method in which a horse exercises the human by spinning them in circles until dizzy and nauseous. Gallop – customary gait a horse chooses when returning to the barn.
Easy to catch – in a 10 x 10 ft. stall, that is. Easy rider – rides good in a trailer … not to be confused with “rideable.” Endurance ride – end result when your horse spooks and runs away with you. Hives – what you get when you receive the vet bill for your horse. Hobbles – walking gait of a human after their foot has been stepped on by a horse.
Nicely started – the horse longes (lunges) but there is not enough health insurance in the world to even think about riding him.
Feed – expensive substance used to manufacture manure.
Colic – gastrointestinal distress after eating food at horse fairs and shows.
Light cribber – we can’t afford to build any more fencing or box stalls for this buzz saw on 4 legs.
Colt – what your mare gives you when you want a filly.
3-gaited horse – a horse that trips, stumbles and falls.
Filly – what your mare gives you when you want a colt.
Small fortune – what horse owners end up with when they start out with a big one and buy a horse.
Easy to load – only takes 3 hours, 4 men, a 50 lb. bag of oats, and a tractor with a loader.
Dog house – what you are in when you spend too much money on grooming supplies and pretty halters.
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