Beginning Dec 1, 2025, under GR 1101.1, all horses competing in USEF-licensed orendorsed competitions must be microchipped with a 15-digit ISO compliant 11784/11785 chip.
For more information on microchipping, including content that was made specifically to answer a wide array of questions, please visit www.usef.org/microchip.
If you have specific questions about recording your microchip, please email horseservices@usef.org.
Houston Dressage Society Board Meeting Minutes
Monthly meeting was delayed by a week due to Hurricane Beryl
Board members in attendance – Terri, Dawn, Fran, Sarah, Noell, Diane, Jody, Jane
Advisors and Guests – Flo
Board members not present – Angel, Ashley, Cate, Trish
Meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m.
P/L statements from fiscal year 2022/2023 and YTD for fiscal 2023/2024 were presented. Terri explained that a true financial statement was not possible to present because we operate on a cash rather than accrual basis. Board requested clarification with regard to some of the categories on the P/L. Bottom line is that HDS is financially healthy.
Dawn reported that entries and qualified rider for Schooling Show Championship is down considerably from last year. This appears to be due to fewer school shows and producers using the same judges. It was proposed that we drop the scoring requirement from two different judges for this year since weather seems to have impacted the number of shows that are available for earning scores. Board voted and approved the change in requirements for 2024 only with ongoing change to be discussed. Flo will change the requirements on the website and also send a message to membership.
Fran needs photos from all shows – schooling and recognized – for the newsletter.
Sarah proposed an unmounted educational event with a TD to discuss rules, attire, equipment, etc. Because of the trouble we’ve had in attendance, it was proposed that the lecture take place at the Laborious Day show. Details to be worked out. Presentation could be in the Arena Club (air conditioned!) with snacks/wine and could be recorded for placement on the website or as a zoom call for individuals who can’t come to Katy.
Noel is looking for past secretaries of HDS so she can find minutes from past meetings.
Diane reported that our current membership is 249 – 172 amateurs, 47 open and 30 YR/JR.
Our existing bylaws are in the process of being updated. Jody is taking the lead and has circulated a redline of proposed changes and amendments. Board members need to review and comment to Jody as soon as possible.
Based upon the existing bylaws, we are expected to provide information on the board positions that are up for election this year. Those positions are President, Vice President, Schooling Show Chair, JR/YR Chair, Sponsorships, Awards and Special Events. Proposed candidates are supposed to be published in the newsletter in August. Flo will send a message regarding the open positions as soon as possible and Diane will accept emails from interested parties. Fran needs copy by July 25 for the August newsletter.
Results of the voting for continuation of the CDI included a survey of satisfaction with HDS shows. The greater majority of respondents said that the shows were fine but 5 replied that they were “okay” and 11 replied that there is “room for improvement.” Jane will contact them regarding their thoughts for improvement.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
“Equestrian Life” (Digital Magazine)
Explores Collection
Reprinted with the approval and generosity of Australia’s leading equestrian publication
Before we start analyzing collection, I’d like to mention the FEI World Championships. If you are a keen dressage rider then like me, you were probably riveted to the TV and watching the dressage competition. What a fantastic competition and wasn’t it great to have crowds and very little impact from Covid?
Another highlight of the competition for me was Carl Hester‘s commentary. To me, the thing that made Carl’s commentary so insightful was his incredible depth of knowledge. I sometimes found myself drawn to things I may not otherwise have noticed. His technical definitions made it easy to understand the marks riders achieved or didn’t achieve. It does emphasize what a knowledge-based sport dressage is. Carl’s commentary demystified many seemingly complex moments. He really is an expert in the “language of dressage”!
Collection is both an element of the Training Program as well as the goal of the Training Program. If we think about collection in its most simplest terms, it is the transferring of some weight from the forehand and onto the hind legs of the horse. This transfer of weight onto the hind legs can even happen on a very young horse, to some degree. For instance, he will transfer some weight onto his hind legs when he initially pushes forward in an upwards transition. As a goal of the Training Program, eventually, with systematic training, the horse will be able to maintain a degree of collection, for example, when in a collected trot.
So, let’s take a look at the definition of collection from our reference book The Principles of Riding: “The aim of all gymnastic training is to create a horse which is useful and ready and willing to perform. For the horse to meet these conditions, its weight, plus that of its rider, must be distributed as evenly as possible over all four legs. This means reducing the amount of weight on the forelegs, which naturally carry more of the load than the hind legs, and increasing by the same amount the weight on the hind legs, which were originally intended mainly for creating the forward movement.
“In collection, the hind legs (the hocks and stifle joints) bend more, stepping further underneath the horse in the direction of the center of gravity, and taking the greatest share of the load. This in turn lightens the forehand, giving more freedom to the movements of the forelegs. The horse looks and feels more uphill, the steps become shorter but without losing their energy or activity, the impulsion is maintained in full in the trot and canter –and as a result, the steps become more expressive and statelier.
“NOTE: The horse is built in such a way that there is more weight on the forehand than on the hindquarters. By sitting just behind the shoulders, and so placing even more weight on the forehand, the rider makes the weight distribution even more uneven. Hence, training the horse to carry more of the weight on its hindquarters also makes it safer to ride, allowing it to balance and keep its footing, and helps to keep it sound. Every horse will therefore benefit from some degree of collection.
“By training and developing the relevant muscles, it is possible to increase the carrying capacity of the hindquarters. On the other hand, the forelegs, which support rather than push, can only be strengthened to a very limited degree through training. It is therefore more sensible, and indeed necessary, to transfer some of the weight to the hindquarters.
“The increased flexion of the hind legs results in the neck being raised. The horse is then in a position – if the carrying capacity of the hindquarters is sufficiently developed – to move in balance and self-carriage in all three gaits.”
So, there we have our definition of collection. It’s actually not as long or complex as some of our other definitions, for instance straightness. What’s important to remember is that if we refer to a horse as working in a collected state, for example collected trot, and if that has been achieved by adhering to the Training Program, then each of the elements of the Training Program will exist in that collected trot.
Collection gives relevance to all of the other elements of the Training Program, as it is the main “goal” of the program. The first sentence of the definition points out how a degree of collect will benefit all horses, regardless of what discipline they may end up pursuing: “The aim of all gymnastic training is to create a horse which is useful and ready and willing to perform.”
If we are training a dressage horse, we need to train with the clear goal of developing our horse’s ability to collect. Each step the horse takes in its training as a competition horse requires a higher degree of collection.
The Training Program as a collection of six elements is something that is widely recognized and quite well known. You’ll often see them listed or in the form of a pyramid etc. There is often discussion about their order and relevance, but frequently without consideration of how they fit within the Training Program as a whole. There is more to the Training Program than these six elements.
THREE MAIN STAGES OF TRAINING
There are the three main stages of training. They outline how the horse develops as an athlete and how the type of work he does can condition him to achieve a greater degree of collection. (I don’t want to go into the three main stages in detail this time, but focus on how the type of work impacts the horse and why.)
• The first stage is the preliminary training “familiarization” (or “acclimatization”). Here we are talking about a very young horse in its first few weeks of training, but also the same applies to the warmup of an older, more educated horse, as do the other two stages. Briefly, the aims incorporate the first three elements of Rhythm, Looseness and Connection (contact and acceptance of the bit).
• The second stage is “Developing the forward thrust” (pushing power) and incorporates Looseness, Connection, Impulsion and Straightness.
• The third stage is “Development is carrying capacity”. It incorporates Impulsion, Straightness and Collection.
There are very few quotes from individual trainers within The Principles of Riding, but there is an important one in this section from the 19th century trainer Gustav Steinbrecht –“Ride your horse forward and position it straight.”
So how does encouraging the horse to work actively forward with impulsion help us to develop collection? Remember in the definition of collection that the steps will shorten. I’m sure most of you will have seen beautiful young dressage horses in young horse classes and noticed just how forward they are ridden. There is obviously a strong link between riding the horse actively forward with impulsion and straightness, and collection. The development of forward thrust strengthens and conditions the horse in preparation for collection. Importantly, it also places the hind leg of the horse further under its center of gravity into a position to take more weight when asked to collect.
With the development of the horse’s ability to collect, it will improve its ability to extend. Collection and extension are inextricably linked; the quality of the collection will be expressed in the quality of the extension. A work session with the horse should always have a good balance of movements of both lengthening the stride and shortening the stride, which help the horse to develop more strength. A well-designed dressage test will have a good balance of collection and extension as well. If the training is correct, the horse loses none of its impulsion through these transitions.
At the highest level of dressage, we often see changes from maximum collection to maximum extension and vice versa and often one helps the other. For example, in the Freestyle, the extended canter into a pirouette is a very popular movement, and although it is from one extreme to another it usually seems to result in very good pirouettes. This is because the impulsion and the hind leg travelling well under the horse’s center of gravity created in the extension is carried into the collection. These movements, although at the highest level and extreme, complement each other.
Other important exercises in the development of collection are the lateral movements. That is, movements the require the horse to not only move forward, but sideways. As important as these exercises are, they are not a deviation from the importance of riding the horse forward and straight. Regardless of the angle and lateral movement, it is important the horse is always more forward than sideways.
In the Grand Prix Special, we have the passage-extended trot-passage transitions. When this movement is well performed you can see this relationship between collection and extension quite clearly. Interestingly, most FEI riders really like this test. So what is actually happening in the transitions? This is the basis for another article! The catching up of energy, the recycling of impulsion: the half halt.
At the recent dressage FEI World Championships, we saw an amazing demonstration of collection to extension in the Freestyle by Glamourdale, ridden by Great Britain’s Lottie Fry. The stallion went from a collected canter to an incredible extended canter that scored 10s from every judge! It is testament to this horse’s training that through his young horse career and all the way to World Champion, he has lost none of his forward and expressive movement. His collected work is full of impulsion and he always moves freely forward without tension. A great example of how we should all dream about training and developing our horses. EQ
Prolific Adult Amateur rider, Anartz Chanca, brought two horses to the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL this July. Anartz claimed three first places over the weekend He and Dante Rubin MR made their Prix St George debut. Anartz and 7 yr. old Dante Rubin MR, are current USDF Adult Amateur 3rd level champions
So far in 2024, Anartz has only competed Dante Rubin MR in young horse tests, but he stepped up to the challenge of small tour admirably, topping 2 Prix St Georges classes, both of which attracted healthy number of entries. Dante Rubin MR, a leggy bay by Ante Weltino, scored wins with 68.824% and 70.147%.
also rode 4 yr. old Don Fidermant MR to victory in the Four-Year-Old Test with a 74.8
Anartz
Board Members:
President – Jane Holman
Vice Pres – Angel Gunn
Secretary – Jessica Jemison
Treasurer –Terri Harlan
Membership – Diane Dougherty
Education - Sarah Denham
Recognized Show Chair – Angel Gunn
Schooling Show Chair – Dawn Morris
Junior/Young Rider Chair- Cate Schmidt
Special Events – Ashley Shaw
Sponsorship and Advertising – Jane Holman/Madison Smith
Awards Chair – Patricia Henderson
Volunteer Coordinator – Jody Destefanis
Publications – Fran Kehr/Flo Edelman
Historian – Noel Lewandos
2024 Recognized Show Schedule
LemonadeDaze- Athens,TX www.showsecretary.com Aug 10 - 11
HDS Labor Day Show-Katy, TX www.showsecretary.com Aug 24 - 25
Haras DSHB In Hand Qualifiers and Final www.horseshowoffice.com Aug 30 – Sept 1
Texas Rose Fall Classic-Tyler, TX www.showsecretary.com Sept 21 – 22
GAIG/USDF and SWDC Region 9 Championship – Katy, TX www.showsecretary.com Oct 3 – 6 Nationals-Kentucky Nov 7- 10
Haras Dressage Show - Magnolia, TX www.horseshowoffice.com Nov 9-10
2024 Schooling Show Schedule
WKF Fall Dressage www.windyknolldressage.com Sep 14
New Horizon Stables new-horizon-stables Sept 29
New Horizon Stables new-horizon-stables Oct 20
New Horizon Stables new-horizon-stables Nov 10
Sienna Stables sienna-stables-hds-schooling Dec 01
2024 HDS Schooling Show Championships Dec 07
Check HDS website for additional schooling shows added to the schedule!
Important Change in Qualifying for Dec HDS Schooling Show Championships!
HDS is dropping the scoring requirement of 2 qualifying scores from two different judges for this year’s Championship. The new requirement is still two qualifying scores, but they may be from the same judge. Weather seems to have impacted the number of shows that are available for earning scores. The board voted and approved the change in requirements for 2024 only with ongoing change to be discussed. The new requirements will be found on the HDS website.
Congratulations High Point Winners
Open Champion: Antonio Garcia
Reserve Champion: Deidra Sabo
AA Champion: Victoria Reeder
AA Reserve Champion: Nicole Ascosta
Under the looming threat under of Hurricane Beryl and excruciating Houston heat, 47 brave riders mustered through the Haras Midsummer Dressage Show I &II. Due to the forethought of Marilyn Kulifay and Rob Moyar the show started at 7am to end by 2pm each day. Repetitive volunteers extraordinaire Jessica Jemison-Williams and Gillian Gourlay created a smooth and positive show environment. Many thanks to the volunteers and hard work of all the riders, trainers, grooms, handlers, and management. We are grateful that your efforts made a difficult weekend a huge success.
Victoria Reeder on Splendido
AA Champion and High Point Winner 81.538%
John Mason on Schatzi owned by Angel Gunn 1st Place FEI I-1 67.206%
Galileo WS owned by Carrie Leach bred by Jan Marquardt
Colt/Gelding Champion
There's no better way to celebrate our 35th anniversary than by celebrating one of the long-time key figures of our organization, Maryal Barnett!
Maryal Barnett is a stalwart of the U.S. dressage community and has been with TDF since almost the very beginning. In addition to serving on TDF's Board of Directors for over three decades, she and her late husband, Charlie, established the Barnett Continuing Education Fund for Instructors in 2011 at TDF.
She said, "The sport of dressage has given so much to me. Early in my career, I was building my own business through both my own efforts and those who encouraged and helped me along. Now, I am able to give back. That is so rewarding. Much more than when I was on the receiving end. To see others be able to advance in achieving their goals, and knowing that the horses benefit as well, gives me much pleasure."
We sat down with Maryal in 2019 and asked her a few questions about her experiences with dressage and TDF...
A Story of Perseverance
Danielle Aymond (LA) received our Evie Tumlin Fund Grant for Region 9 Adult Amateurs earlier this year, then the unthinkable happened.
She shared, "I started 2024 with a clear vision -- I was going to seek every and all opportunities to expand my dressage knowledge. As part of that journey, I applied and was awarded TDF's Evie Tumlin Fund Grant, and I was jumpstarted in my quest. Unfortunately, just shortly after this fabulous news, I had a major setback.
"I got surprising news that I had breast cancer and required a double mastectomy. I was devastated and felt hopeless in my ability to keep my promise.
"Luckily, I surrounded myself with the best community and support system and was motivated to keep going. I knew that the right answer was to take TDF’s grant opportunity despite this setback."
Read Danielle's Story
Read the Interview with Maryal Barnett
yellow rose dressage
by Nancy Hinz
Before I even dreamed of owning my own facility there were many people in my life who contributed to my success as owner and trainer of Yellow Rose Dressage. Beginning in 1991, I was the full-time instructor and trainer at Madoc Farm in Willis, TX. With the support of Madoc owner Mary Alice Williams, I was able to compete at all levels, training through Grand Prix.
In Florida I showed her Welsh Cob Stallion, Kentchurch Chime up to Grand Prix, including the Grand Prix Freestyle where Chime was always the crowd favorite. While I was full time for Madoc, I also worked part time two days a week for Windy Knoll Farm. During that time, I learned a great deal about dressage and managing a barn from Fran (Dearing) Kehr and Lurena Bell. I have been able to compete locally in Texas with my own as well as client ’s horses, and have received a number of Region 9 Championship awards. In 2001 I left Texas for a couple years and was the full-time barn manager and one of the riders at Foster Meadow Farm in Boscawen, New Hampshire. Here I trained with Grand Prix rider, Pamela Goodrich. While working for Pam I got to experience international competition when I was one of the grooms for the United States Equestrian Team that brought home the gold medal from the 2003 Pan American Games in the Dominican Republic.
After the games, I had the opportunity to spend two months in Germany working as a groom for one of the US riders at Klaus Balkenhol’s barn. This national and international experience allowed me to bring a lot of knowledge back to my students in Texas. I have taken students to the North American Youth Championships nine times, and numerous times to Festival of Champions and the US Dressage Final.
After working for all of these different barns over the years I had a very clear idea of the type of facility that I wanted to create for my own business. I was given the opportunity by Mary Alice, to purchase part of the land she owned in Montgomery TX. I purchased eleven acres and was able to build an eight-stall barn and covered arena.
At the time, I was living in a mobile home on the property and knew that I needed to start generating income before I would be able to build more paddocks, stalls and eventually a house. The barn and arena were completed and
and encouraging confidence in riders of all levels. I take great care in seeing that the horse and rider become a cooperative team. Using different exercises, I build on the basics to help the beginning as well as the advanced rider improve their horse by improving their own skills.
I moved in my first customer in June of 2008. The facility currently has an eight-stall barn, a two-stall guest barn with tack room, a covered arena, five large turnout paddocks a field to ride in and a few trails. In 2016 I was able to build a house. I take horses in full training and also welcome haul in lessons. I work well with junior riders and adults and enjoy teaching
Yellow Rose Dressage is more than just a barn. It is the result of a lot of hard work and input from many friends, clients, and both former and current trainers. With many hard-working students and friends, we have created a low drama place to learn dressage and enjoy our horses. It started with the dream and became reality with the help from everyone along the path. Thanks to all who have been part of the journey.
NEWS FROM REGION 9 MEETING :
Participating Members (PM) Delegates for Region 9:
Betty Beebee
Arlene Gaitan
Marilyn Kulifay
Sarah Jane Martin
Barbara Richardson-Lewis
Carolyn VandenBerg
What is a PM delegate? A PM delegate represents the interests of all USDF Participating Members within their respective region on the USDF Board of Governors (BOG). As a PM delegate, you will be asked to vote on governance issues at the BOG General Assembly held at the USDF Annual Convention, as well as issues that may arise throughout the year. Communication is key if elected as a PM delegate. PM delegates should communicate with their Regional Director to stay informed on important regional and national issues, as well as with the Participating Members within their region whom they will be representing on the BOG.
Horse Person of the Year Nominations Due
Do you know an exceptional horse person who has made significant contributions to Region 9? Submit them for Horse Person of the Year! Nominations are due August 15. Information about the award and nomination criteria may be found here
Continuing Education in Dressage Judging Program
August 3-4, 2024
Upgrade Your Judging Eye I & II at Galloping Spring Ranch
Featuring Dorie Vlatten-Schmitz (Saturday) & Judy Downer (Sunday) More information on CactusClassicDresssageShow.com
Training Tips
Central Plains Dressage Society has developed a series of training tips they are sharing on their website. Check it out here.
USDF Book Club
The United States Dressage Federation™ (USDF) is pleased to announce the launch of the new USDF Book Club. This exciting program is the newest in a long list of education initiatives and opportunities created and offered by USDF. By participating in the USDF Book Club, members will be introduced to the published works of the industry’s top authors and professionals, and engage them in firsthand discussions through webinars and on The Dressage Radio Show podcast. Read more here
Dressage Education for All
In dressage, when you stop learning, you stop improving. To that end, USDF continually strives to make its numerous educational programs better and more useful to members. The program that received the most recent makeover is the USDF Instructor/Trainer Development Program (I/TDP), formerly the USDF Instructor/Trainer Program. In this article, we’ll explain the updates-and why all dressage enthusiasts can benefit from attending. Read more here
MORE REGION 9 NEWS:
Volunteer Incentive Program
The USDF Group Member Organizations Volunteer Incentive Program is a fabulous opportunity for recognition of our members that isn’t very well known! The Group Member Organization (GMO) Volunteer Incentive Program is a way for current USDF Group Members to earn recognition by volunteering with their GMO(s). Track your volunteer hours using the GMO Volunteer Incentive Program Hour Log below and have a current GMO officer or official of record with USDF (president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, newsletter editor, webmaster, roster contact) validate your hours with their signature. Once a milestone has been achieved, submit the form to USDF. Hours can be carried over to the following year(s), allowing you to earn recognition as time allows you to volunteer.
The Dressage Foundation Upcoming Deadlines
All upcoming deadlines and associated details may be found here
• August 1: $5,000 Region 9 Teaching Excellence Award
• August 15
• August 31
$25,000 Anne Barlow Ramsay Grant for U.S.-Bred Horses
$25,000 Carol Lavell Advanced Dressage Prize
NEW DEADLINE FOR GROUP EVENTS!
75 days before the event – Many grants are available for dressage clubs/groups to host educational events. TDF's Grant Calendar
As dressage riders across the country are planning for a successful 2024, there’s ONE GOAL that should be on everyone's list this year...education.
Check out the grants available. Visit www.dressagefoundation.org to learn about eligibility criteria and the simple application process. There are grants for instructors and judges, amateurs and youth, para and Western dressage riders... there's even a new Military Fund. Find out what help is available to you this year!
The Dressage Foundation
Celebrating 35 Years with Your Stories
In celebration of TDF's 35th anniversary this year, we want to hear from YOU! Whether you've received a grant that helped you pursue your dressage dreams, generously donated to support others, volunteered your time, or achieved the remarkable milestone of the Century Club, we want to know how TDF has impacted you and why you value TDF. Stories will be shared throughout the year as we celebrate 35 years of supporting the U.S. dressage community!
NEW: Dressage Equipment Check Protocol
Download the latest regulations here.
The #1 Mistake Riders Make Before their Horse Spooks
By MaryKay Hasseman
If you’re fed up with your horse spooking on more rides than you can count in the last 3 months, but you’re not giving up, you might be the Disheartened but Determined Rider.
To de-spook, you’ve probably been doing desensitization, getting your horse to walk over tarps and approach scary stuff like blankets on a fence and soothing and talking to your horse to tell them it’s okay. If you’re doing these things, you’re on the right track, but these things by themselves are not enough. There’s more.
Tension and spooking throws a real wrench into your riding, training, and showing. Tension that leads to sudden, unpredictable moments of spooking and shying disrupts the flow of your ride and undermines trust between you and your horse. This disruption that tension and spooking causes leads to a cascade of issues, making it seem like all the hard work you put in training at home just went down the drain.
Once a horse becomes tense, both of you get into a cycle of anxiety that’s hard to get out of. The rider, now worried about the possibility of a spook, becomes tense, resulting in you being overcautious and your anxiety gets transmitted to the horse. Then it’s like your horse starts to look for things to spook at and you never know when it’s going to happen. The fear of becoming unseated, losing balance, or even falling off the feeling is strong and real and can take over a rider’s mind, even when you’re trying to be brave and make it go away. Sometimes you can’t help but anticipate your horse spooking and then you start riding defensively, holding your reins more firmly, riding with less impulsion and gripping more than you usually do at the canter.
The #1 mistake people make about spooking is that they don’t see or feel subtle warning signs that the horse is going to get nervous and spook. That’s the best time to use positive methods and reinforce calm behaviors BEFORE the horse is so nervous that you’re riding a jigging beast with a tossing head who throws a buck or two and tries to bolt. Simply noticing and acknowledging the warning signs will help your decision about what to do next be wiser and calmer. It’s the first step to helping your horse trust you more and you becoming the Joyful and Determined Rider.
If you’d like to start putting a stop to your horse spooking, email me at marykaydressage@gmail.com and I’ll send you a free PDF, “8 Subtle Warning Signs that Your Horse is Getting Ready to Spook,” a clip from our program working with hundreds of people in mindfulness/meditation and positive reinforcement along with dressage.
Eventing and Dressage Masterclass with Ingrid Klimke - Texas Rose Horse ParkDecember 7-8, 2024
Five time Olympian, Ingrid Klimke is coming to Texas Rose Horse Park in December to give a two day masterclass in Dressage and Eventing working with young horses through to the higher levels. Horse and rider combinations chosen by Ingrid, will receive a training session in front of the audience, giving attendees the opportunity to learn all about how Ingrid approaches training for all types of dressage and eventing horses. This is a unique and rare opportunity to learn from one of the best riders in the world, and we are delighted that she has chosen Texas Rose Horse Park for her next symposium. For our community, we have a discount code for one week only which you can use at check out if you'd like to join us for this special weekend. Code is Texas73
Let's show Ingrid a true Texas welcome, in what is set to be a super fun educational weekend!
BUY TICKETS - Ingrid Klimke - Eventing and Dressage Masterclass - Texas Rose Horse Park
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT www.usdf.org/education/program
SABINE RIJSSENBEEK DRESSAGE CLINIC
Windy Knoll Farm, Magnolia
Friday August 9
Saturday August 10
Sunday August 11
TUNE UP WITH ONE OF THE NETHERLANDS BEST TRAINERS
Sabine carries the Dutch’s esteemed International Trainer’s Passport and is currently one of Northern California’s premier trainers in Dressage with a natural overflow into Eventing. Follow her on FB through SRDressage. Find out what a positive approach to the sport and the instruction feels like. Riding should be fun!!!
Clinic Coordinator: Holly Klay hklay@m3cable.com or text 812-325-6037 to reserve ride times, payment details, and facility information
• Magnolia contact Fran Kehr, Windy Knoll Farm www.windyknolldressage.com or franwkf@gmail.com
Tack for Sale: Tack for Sale:
• Dressage Saddles for Sale: Contact Sandy Venneman vennemansandy@gmail.com
◊ Marschall Special II medium tree 17.5" seat $650
◊ Crosby medium tree 17.5" seat
◊ $650 Schleese wide tree 18" seat $1200
• Pixem Robotic Camera: contact Catherine Hall cmh@satx.rr.com
◊ Complete system, like new $800
Deadline: Friday, September 6, 2024 (11:59 PM CDT)
USDF Region 9 2024
These 2024 Commemorative USDF Region 9 T-shirts will be available for pre-order through September 6, 2024.
Shirts feature an athletic cut. If ordering men’s sizes, choose one size up if you would like a looser fit.
Pay no shipping if you pick up your shirt(s) at the GAIG/USDF Region 9 Championship Show in Katy, TX - Main Arena between October 3rd through October 6th. At the show, a very limited quantity of Small/Medium/Large/X-Large/2X-Large shirts will be offered for sale.
If you wish to receive your T-shirt sooner (late-September), ship-to-your-door options are available for an additional fee. Please add the shipping method of your choice to your cart before check-out.
Bella + Canvas Unisex Jersey T-Shirt
$20.00
Wear Your Support for Region 9!
2024 limited edition T-shirts are avilable by pre-order only.
NOTE: A limited n umber of T-shirts will be available for purchase at Region 9 Championships and must be ordered by September 6. Those picking up shirts at Championships should look for Bess Bruton at the entrance to Arena One at the show! Online ordering available here: https://usdfregion92024.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
$20 each. Shirt is Columbia Blue with black graphics. Designed by Nicole Miller.
