ESDCTA Collective Remarks - February 2022

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President’s Message

Horse Treats

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Routine

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Amateur Dilemma

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The year is off to a great start. Most shows are scheduled and entered into the online Omnibus flip-book https://www.esdcta.org/home/omni-calendar/omnibus/ , and it looks like it’s going to be a full competition year. With the pandemic beginning to wind down, this year should be a very active one.

With the upcoming Awards Presentation, it’s time to nominate members for the special awards: 1.

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Lifetime Achievement Award True Grit Award Volunteer of the Year – Dressage Volunteer of the Year – Eventing Sportsmanship Award

Check out all the information: https://www.esdcta.org/home/awards/special-awards/. If you would like to nominate someone for one of the above special awards, please forward the information to me: president@esdcta.org by February 7.

There are several clinics and activities already scheduled for the cold winter months, plus some other activities that will restart after being suspended during the last two years due to the Covid pandemic: 1.

February 21 – (President’s Day) New Eventing Dressage Tests clinic with

Marilyn Payne at the Horse Park of NJ, which is approved by USDF for

continuing education credit for L graduate judges. https://www.esdcta.org/fix-a-test-clinic/ 2.

February 27 – Virtual Awards Presentation https://www.esdcta.org/2017-year-end-award-winners-announced/ 3.

March 2 – Equestrian Fitness clinic via Zoom with Ifa Simmonds (look

for information soon and see his article in this month’s issue) 4.

LVDA/ESDCTA L Judge Program Part 2 – check the website periodically

for more information https://www.esdcta.org/judges-l-program/ or https://www.lvda.org/usdf-l-education-program-part-2

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LandSafe Clinic – we’re looking to hold this clinic sometime this spring, stay

tuned for more information 6.

D4K may be held at the HPNJ in August, more information will be coming shortly Happy February, and don’t forget to take all those leftover holiday peppermints to the barn to share with your horse.

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Board of Trustees OFFICERS

Phone only before 9 p.m. please

President

Holly Cornell

president@esdcta.org

732.208.8715

Vice President

Ellen Brindle-Clark

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609.351.1054

Secretary

Ruth McCormick

secretary@esdcta.org

201.240.4505

Treasurer

Betty Adduci

treasurer@esdcta

610.564.9169

3340 Curley Ct, Mullins SC 29574 Executive Board Dressage at Large

Jena Rondinelli

datlargeMAL@esdcta.org

732.814.1117

Eventing at Large

Jennifer Duelfer

eatlargeMAL@esdcta.org

732.598.3077

Dressage Competitions

Dr. Lisa Toaldo

dressage@esdcta.org

201.874.0373

Eventing Competitions

Janice Pellegrino

eventing@esdcta.org

Marketing

Erin Gale

marketing@esdcta.org

Membership

Vacant

membership@esdcta.org

Membership

Heidi Lemack

membership@esdcta.org

609.306.8221

Finance

Gary Maholic

finance@esdcta.org

215.489.1557

Education

Victoria Shilton

education@esdcta.org

6093511054

Youth

Stephanie Warner

youth@esdcta.org

NJEAB Representative

Carolyn Montgomery

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Awards

Becky Kuc

awards@esdcta.org

Calendars/Activities

Mia Zimmerman

activities@esdcta.org

Grants

Holly Cornell

grants@esdcta.org

Equipment

Wilma Pfeffer

dressage@esdcta.org

OFF BOARD COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Newsletter

Meredith Rogers

newsletter@esdcta.org

Vacant

nominations@esdcta.org

Omnibus

Mia Zimmerman

calendar@esdcta.org

Show Results

Lori Kelly

results@esdcta.org

Nominating

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CROSS COUNTRY...

News Across Our Region COMMUNITY NEWS

Milestone

If you’re reading this, you are probably a member of ESDCTA, but I’m sure you know of someone who rides dressage or events who is not a member. You know all about the wonderful things offered like educational programs, clinics with big name trainers, horse shows, year-end awards, and not least, that sense of being part of a community of likeminded people. The more members ESDCTA has, the better the programs we can offer. Our membership numbers are also important considerations when state and local governments decide on legislature that affects us (like open space), and we advocate for our sports (We helped get better footing at the HPNJ). Please reach out to your equestrian buddies and tell them about all of the benefits of membership and have them sign up. The more the merrier!

Please Contact Linda Marciante if you know any ESDCTA members who have achieved any Milestones.

Success at a show, regional/national/international award, new horse, or anything else you want to celebrate.

WHAT’S YOUR TALENT??

Let us know what you would like to help us with in 2022. All skills and interests wanted. Have an idea? We want to hear about it. Remember, this club is what YOU make it. Contact president@esdcta.org if you are interested.

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How Equestrians Can Build A Healthy Morning Routine In Only 10 Minutes A Day By, Ifa Simmonds

They say it takes about 30 days on average to create a sustainable habit, but what if they got it wrong?!

In this quick article I’ll go over a few ways to build simple, daily habits that will reap sustainable benefits and rewards. If you’ve been searching for more energy, looking to improve your productivity, and enable the rider’s mindset, then embrace these 3 steps that only take 10 minutes in total. I’ve created five healthy habits to add to your Equestrian Fitness Academy Morning Routine (Equestrian Fitness Academy Launching Soon (ifafit.com)) that are sure to get your day started on the right course.

START BY GETTING A GOOD NIGHT SLEEP AND STAYING HYDRATED Through years of sleep science studies, scientists have seen a major correlation between sleep and hydration; dehydration is related to negative sleeping patterns and habits. Start with hydration. As athletes we should create our first morning habit around drinking an 8-oz glass of water at a bare minimum. My personal recommendation is between 12-16 oz to get the body awake and primed for the day ahead. At this point you should be attempting somewhere between 7-8 hours asleep each evening. Sleep is a dehydrating event, with the average person losing upwards of a liter of liquid just from the humidity expelled from breathing. Dehydration affects the speed and function of your metabolism; this affects your brain’s ability to function optimally.

It’s important to give your cells, brain, and the rest of your body what’s necessary to start your day off on the right lead. So start your day with hydration and continue to hydrate throughout the rest of the day.

STEP 1. MEDITATE: FOUR MINUTES Mornings are normally the busiest time of the day — most riders just don’t have the time or temperament to spend an hour focusing on meditation. To reap the benefits of meditation, studies have shown that more isn’t always better. If you’re new to meditation staring with 4 minutes is a great way to initiating building the habit. Find a safe COLLECTIVE REMARKS

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space, lie down on your back or sit quietly upright in a comfortable position. Close your eyes, and focus on taking deep controlled breaths. Feel free to follow along to any of the many meditations available online to help you on your journey of mindfulness. This practice will help with reducing stress, improve your focus, nerves, attention span, and start your day with a clear, calm mind.

STEP 2. SELF MASSAGE/VIBRATION THERAPY: THREE MINUTES During sleep, our muscles are more inactive for longer periods of time. Our circulation slows down, leading to less oxygen delivered to our muscle tissues. This can potentially make us more susceptible to injury. Foam rolling while standing or on the floor with the roller for just a few minutes in the morning will wake up, warm up, and boost blood flow and oxygen to your muscles. I’m also a big advocate for vibration therapy. Chances are you’ve seen the Theragun or Hypervolt on television. These tools have been proven to have major benefits with athletes similar to foam rolling, the main difference is that you are in control of the pressure you receive at the specific muscle areas and it also gives you the freedom to pick a particular area to focus on.

The proper phrase is percussive massage and it is widely used to help athletes like you recover quicker, relieve tension/pain, and perform better in the saddle. Just a few benefits of these tools include: • • • •

Increases blood flow Minimizes muscular stiffness and spasms Myofascial release Promotes faster muscular repair and recovery after your workouts

STEP 3. MORNING MOVEMENT: THREE MINUTES This 3-minute total body movement routine is the best way to improve functional core strength and stamina before starting your day. Your core stabilizes your entire body on and off the horse. Without strong core and glutes muscles, your legs and lower back tend to overcompensate when riding, which can lead to a sports overuse injury. While making these simple daily habits part of a morning routine, you will notice how the overall health benefits, both mentally and physically, transfer into your riding performance (practice). With only 3 8

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minutes you will activate the largest muscle groups in your body. The exercises are quick, easy, effective, and are the best way to get your body moving at the beginning of the day.

The 3 simple movements are: 1.

X-squats (help to open up the chest while warming up the legs) 2.

Marching rotation (helps to warm up the waist, while working on coordination) 3.

Overhead side bend stretch (stretches the waist, hips, and inner thigh muscles) Here is a video and instructions on how to perform each exercise: https://www.canva.com/design/DAE24Tz-SQk/Zk82xW0ftaVDsOUuuZQ-cg/ watch?utm_content=DAE24Tz-SQk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_ medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink Exercise routines: •

30 Second Timer - 2 Sets When choosing (2 sets) you’ll do the 3 exercises for 30 seconds each. Below is a link to a preprogrammed timer to help you keep track. https://www.intervaltimer.com/timers/10965355-efa-morning-routine-30s

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20 Second Timer - 3 Sets When choosing (3 sets) you’ll do the 3 exercises for 20 seconds. Below is a link to a preprogrammed timer to help you keep track. https://www.intervaltimer.com/timers/10965374-efa-morning-routine-20s

FINISH WITH A HYDRATING SMOOTHIE The easiest breakfast is always the one you don’t have to cook. Smoothies are excellent ways to consume all the nutrients needed to fuel your body for the start of your day. Always remember three foundational things when creating your smoothies: fiber, plants, and protein. Prepare your smoothies with your choice of healthy greens like, kale, arugula, or spinach. Next, add the scoop of natural protein to help you power through your morning. Then, add your fiber, such as chia-hemp-flax seeds, for that full feeling to last you a couple of hours. A healthy smoothie is the easiest breakfast for the busy equestrian who needs to fuel their body while always on the go.

Check out the Rider’s Feed Nutrition Program for a full library of nutritional knowledge and recipes including those tasty breakfast smoothies.

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Amateur Dilemma By, Meredith Rogers

It’s that time of year again…show schedule planning season. Since the full ESDCTA omnibus isn’t out yet, it’s just the start of show schedule planning season. For me that means an honest assessment of where we are. I have in my head the myth that I’ve read in numerous training books and articles that Leo and I should be progressing a level each year. Compound that with the daily observation that my trainer’s horses seem to jump three levels a year and I sometimes get depressed. What’s wrong with me? With Leo? The short answer is: nothing! We are progressing, just at a slower (aka normal) pace.

I’m also doing all I can to learn skills, understand theory, get fit, get Leo fit, etc. in the constraints of my regular life, so the pace at which we’re advancing is as optimized as possible. That’s all I can ask of myself. I have a friend who’s been showing first level for many years. That doesn’t mean she hasn’t been advancing in her riding. She’s improved her seat, learned about contact, and has improved her geometry in the ring, among many other things over the years. I have another friend who’s shown training level for what seems like forever. She enjoys getting back to nature by being with her horse, the stress relief of getting away from the office, and the fitness associated with riding. She has no great ambitions to move up the levels or get national awards, but likes going to shows to see friends and it’s something different to do on a weekend.

And, I have other friends who don’t show at all.

What do we all have in common? We are all living our best dressage life. We are participating in our chosen sport on our terms. There’s nothing wrong, or embarrassing, about that. We all need to stop making excuses for not being good enough for…fill in the blank: moving up a level, showing more, having a better leg yield, still bouncing at the canter, etc.

Know what else we have in common? We all participate in show schedule planning season. Even the people who don’t show like to come and cheer on those of us who do, and they also like to know when we’ll all be away from the barn so they can have the indoor to themselves.

So, what am I thinking for this year? Well, last year, we showed first and second levels. This year I’m planning on showing second again. We’re not even close to being ready for third. I would like to go to Regionals again and would really like to go to the National Finals in Kentucky. I would probably have a shot if I showed first level for another year but it seems boring at this point. Showing only one test per show is easier 10

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but seems a waste of all those add-on fees. Riding two tests at second would put me in contention for a USDF All Breed award but won’t help get me to Regionals. With all that in mind, I’ve decided to ride second level test 3 and to create a second level freestyle (something I never thought I would do). That will give me two shots at Regionals, is within mine and Leo’s skillset, and hopefully will be fun to create and ride.

What are you all planning for this year?

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Welcome to February!

By Paige Zimmerman

Welcome to February! This can be a very dreary time of year, especially if you’re not frolicking in the Florida sun. It always seems that abscesses and lameness pop up around this time, and without the activity of competitions the world feels like it slows down a bit. Most of us are currently plugging away in our training programs, and if you’re a college student like me, you’re starting a new semester after winter break. This month, to hopefully garner a few laughs and make these cloudy winter days seem less gray, I figured I’d use my space in the newsletter this month to create a short gallery of funny pictures I’ve accumulated over the years of our beloved horses in their lessthan-flattering moments. Because let’s face it… all the perfect pictures we see on social media don’t reflect what happens behind the scenes. This is a bit different from what I usually do so I hope you enjoy.

P.S. A sneak peek: We are planning a clinic with Felicitas von Neumann-Cosel February 11-12, and so that will be the topic of my next article. I look forward to a weekend of learning at the new location of Olivia Steidle Dressage, Jericho Sport Horses, Newtown, PA. Auditors are welcome!

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Horse Treats By, Meredith Rogers

Since it’s cold and no one wants to go outside, here’s a little game to pass the time.

Match the following horses with what they are famous for. The answers can be found on a later page of this issue.

Arod One of Jesse James’ horses Brown Beauty

Horse from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

Burmese President Lincoln’s favorite horse Bucephalus

Foundation sire of the AQHA

Citation

The Duke of Wellington’s favorite horse

Copenhagen

Queen Elizabeth II’s favorite horse

Hengroen

Individual Eventing Olympic Gold Medal winner (1972)

Khartoum Alexander the Great’s horse King Hopalong Cassidy’s horse Laurieston

Lisa’s horse in The Simpsons

Nijinsky II

Horse used by Paul Revere

Old Bob

Triple Crown winner (1948)

Philip

Last horse to win the English Triple Crown (1970)

Piccolomino Zorro’s horse Pie

Individual Dressage Olympic Gold Medal winner (1924)

Princess King Arthur’s horse Red Fox

Legolas’s horse in The Lord of the Rings

Topper The horse in The Godfather Tornado Horse from National Velvet

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News from Outside the Ring Dressage Takes the Stage Okay, maybe now I have seen it all. A dressage horse took the stage at Paris Fashion Week last month. Chanel Paris, of little black dress fame, opened the show by having Charlotte Casiraghi, the daughter of Caroline of Monaco and the granddaughter of Princess Grace Kelly, ride a horse down the runway. She wore a black Chanel tweed sequined jacket and trousers. The horse, an 8-year-old Spanish bay gelding named Kuskus owned by Ms. Casiraghi, was more conservatively dressed in dressage attire. There was a big uproar about it in the media, with many people saying it was animal cruelty and other people thinking it was great.

There are videos out there if you Credit: AP want to see for yourself.

Pony Power Rules It’s not every day that a 34-year-old equine wins an event, let alone can be ridden, but that’s what Charn Florin, a pony in England did with his 6-year-old rider, Amy Lister, last August. Together they won a lead-rein 30 cm one-day event on their dressage score! This year, Amy hopes to have a win at the off-lead 30 cm course. “Bobby” as he is known, is carefully monitored by his adult human charges to make sure he stays healthy and happy. Amy’s mother jokes that he costs more than her 2-star horse to take care of. Amy has been riding since she was 18 months old, starting in a basket saddle, and currently handles and tacks Bobby up herself.

You go girl!

Credit: Jason Goodlad Photography

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Key Arod

Legolas's horse in The Lord of the Rings

Brown Beauty

Horse used by Paul Revere

Burmese

Queen Elizabeth II’s favorite horse

Bucephalus Alexander the Great's horse Citation Triple Crown winner (1948) Copenhagen

The Duke of Wellington's favorite horse

Hengroen King Arthur's horse Khartoum

The horse in The Godfather

King Foundation sire of the AQHA Laurieston

Individual Eventing Olympic Gold Medal winner (1972)

Nijinsky II

Last horse to win the English Triple Crown (1970)

Old Bob

President Lincoln’s favorite horse

Philip

Horse from Disney's Beauty and the Beast

Piccolomino

Individual Dressage Olympic Gold Medal winner (1924)

Pie Horse from National Velvet Princess

Lisa's horse in The Simpsons

Red Fox

One of Jesse James’ horses

Topper Hopalong Cassidy's horse Tornado Zorro's horse

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EVENT CALENDAR ESDCTA’s Calendar contains the complete and up to date list of ESDCTA’s registered shows. It also contains other activities that ESDCTA feels are important to our community.

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