Mid Ohio Dressage Association

A Soggy but Successful Classic

PRESIDENT, Vicki Milliron VICE PRESIDENT, Jessica Miltimore SECRETARY, Anna Cluxton TREASURER, Beth Baryon EMAIL, vickimilliron@hotmail.com WEBSITE, www.midohiodressage.org

Neither wind nor rain could dampen the enthusiasm for dressage at the July 15-17 MidOhio Classic. The amazing footing at Brave Horse allowed this annual Level 3 USEF/ USDF competition to continue for the 188 unique rider/horse combinations. From Introductory to Grand Prix, with Freestyle for everyone’s enjoyment, the show required a few delays due to storms on Saturday and Sunday.

Exhibitors enjoyed not only the competition but also special events such as Yoga for Equestrians and an exhibitor celebration with cupcakes and ice cream. During the celebration a raffle for some very unique items was held. Proceeds from the raffle helped youth defray their cost of entry at the Sept. 10-11 East Meets West schooling show.

A complete list of exhibitors and our generous sponsors, along with a history of the Classic, can be viewed through the e-program at: https://www. midohiodressage.com/2022classic.html

Congratulation to Holly Taylor on Signato for winning the 2022 Chuck Grant Perpetual Trophy! This award goes to the horse and rider combination with the highest average of scores at the FEI Level.

Congratulations to Karen Sanchez on winning the MODA Founders Award! This goes to the adult amateur MODA member with the single highest score in Training through Fourth Level.

A complete list of all of the high point winners as well as all of the scores for each exhibitor for every class can be found at: https://www.midohiodressage. com/2022-classic.html

Special breed award winners can also be found at the above link. Eighteen different breeds competed in youth, amateur, and open divisions. From Appaloosas to Arabians, Quarter Horses to Morgans, Oldenburgs, Westphalians, Draft Crosses; dressage has a place for every horse.

Our final show of the 2022 season was East Meets West which was held on Sept. 1011 at Four Star Quarter Horses in Ostrander, Ohio. Complete details can be found at: https:// www.showsecretary.com.

East Meets West had western only classes on Sept. 10 and was WDAA approved. Sunday was for traditional dressage horses. Both dates were AQHA approved.