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HIGHLIGHTS uUSDF NEWS ................ 3 uHDS CLASSIFIED ADS .... 3 uHDS SPRING CLASSIC HIGHLIGHT 5 - 8 uUSEF NEWS ................. 10 uCLINICS AND EVENTS 10 uHDS IMPORTANT LINKS .. 10 uHDS SPRING CLASSIC RESULTS 12 - 14 uHDS WINNING RIDE VIDEOS 15 uSCHOOLING SHOW CALENDAR 17 uHDS SHOW SCHEDULE .. 19 uHDS BOARD MEMBERS .. 20 uREGION 9 TIMELINE ....... 21 - 23

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Rosehill Dressage Ranch

Wishes everyone the best of luck and a

wonderful time at the show!

Sincerely,

Annie and David McChesney

www.rosehilldressage.com

Rosehill Dressage Ranch

21202 Mueschke Rd

Tomball, Texas 77377

USDF NEWS:

CLASSIFIED ADS: NOTE: Ads for the Newsletter and Web must be received by the 15 of the month. Newsletter ads received prior to the 15 of the month will be published in the following month’s issue of the newsletter. Web Ads will be updated once a month. HDS Member ads will be posted for six months. Send ad info to Susann Glenn (susannglenn@sbcglobal.net)

HORSES SERVICES TACK & EQUIPMENT TRAINING/INSTRUCTION TRAILERS/TRUCKS FACILITIES/PROPERTIES BOARDING

USDF Launches New Publication Website: YourDressage - The United States Dressage Federation™ (USDF) is excited to announce the launch of its new publication website, YourDressage. YourDressage features unique content, videos, photo galleries, submitted editorial from USDF Group Member Organizations, and much more. In addition to stories and editorial, YourDressage will also feature daily and weekly highlights, such as our Tip Tuesdays, weekly polls, and Words of the Week, as well as other 'Quick Read' options. READ MORE HERE

2020 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championship Dates and Locations Selected - The United States Dressage Federation™ (USDF) has selected the dates and locations for the 2020 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championships, presented by SmartPak.

Dates and Locations*

• Region 1 (October 8-11) at the Virginia Horse Center, Lexington, VA

• Region 2 (September 17-20) at the Lamplight Equestrian Center, Wayne, IL

• Region 3 (October 1-4) at the Florida Horse Park, Ocala, FL

• Region 4 (October 1-4) at the National Equestrian Center, Lake St. Louis, MO

• Region 5 (September 24-27) at the Colorado Horse Park, Parker, CO

• Region 6 (September 3-6) at the Devonwood Equestrian Center, Sherwood, OR

• Region 7 (September 24-27) at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center, Burbank, CA

• Region 8 (September 17-20) at HITS on the Hudson, Saugerties, NY

• Region 9 (October 1-4) at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX

*This information may be subject to change.

These championships recognize the outstanding efforts of riders in each USDF region and provide an excellent opportunity for spectators to view the top competitors in their respective regions. Additionally, the top amateur and open riders at each of the championships, who have submitted a declaration of intent, and completed all other requirements, will receive an invitation to compete at the US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®. READ MORE HERE

USDF Congratulates 2019 USDF/IDA National Quiz Challenge Winners - The United States Dressage Federation™ (USDF) would like to congratulate Molly Sutton, overall winner of the 2019 USDF/IDA National Quiz Challenge, held at the 2019 TheraPlate Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA) National Championships. Molly, a member of Virginia Tech's 2021 class, was entered in the Lower Training division. As the grand prize winner, she will receive a registration to the 2020 USDF/USEF Young Rider Graduate Program in West Palm Beach, FL. READ MORE HERE

USDF Announces New Certified Instructors - The United States Dressage Federation™ (USDF) is pleased to announce and congratulate the newest USDF Certified Instructors, who completed their certification this Spring. READ MORE HERE

Platinum Performance Extends Sponsorship of USDF Championships - The United States Dressage Federation™ (USDF) is thrilled to announce that Platinum Performance, a leader in the development and distribution of animal and human nutraceuticals, has extended their supporting sponsorship of the Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championships and the US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®, for another three years. READ MORE HERE

USDF Welcomes New Officers and Executive Board Members - The United States Dressage Federation™ (USDF) is thrilled to welcome its new officers, President Lisa Gorretta and Treasurer Lorraine Musselman, elected at the 2018 Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention, and Vice President Terry Coultas Wilson, former USDF Region 7 Director who was appointed by Lisa to fulfill her previously held position, for the remainder of the term. READ MORE HERE

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Highlights from the HDS Spring Classic I & II and Tex-Over Farms CDI April 25-28, 2019 at GSWEC in Katy, TX

The CDI got started with the “horse inspection,” or jog. The Best

Presentation award went to Yvonne Kusserow and Noerregaards Shiva

from Rocking M Stables.

Marta Renilla, of Woodlands Equestrian Club, won the CDI2* Big Tour

Leading Athlete Champion award (I-II/Grand Prix) on Gamarro Font as

well as the CDI1* Small Tour Leading Athlete Champion award (PSG/I-I/I-

I Freestyle) on Jazzmeyer. Marta is pictured with her CDI Champion

cooler while Gamarro Font checks out his ribbons.

Zainab Shah riding Belief was the CDICH (Child) Leading Athlete

Champion.

Ashlee Watts won many HDS Spring Classic awards with her three

horses including National and FEI AA High Points, the Hedley Lamberty

Owner’s Trophy, the Winsome High Point Mare Trophy and the

Calaveras County Adult Amateur Trophy. Ashley is pictured with her

mare Die Schnelle, Hedley Lamberty Trophy presenter Mary Nuttal and

rider Allie Cyprus.

The “X Marks the Spot” show theme included a pirate’s banquet with

costumes and karaoke. HDS Board members Angel Gunn, Suzy Parker

and Chris Renne dressed for the occasion.

“Karaoke Erik” from Twinwood Equestrian was a rock star!

Amy Ganci (left) won the costume contest and posed with HDS President,

Chris Renne.

CDI Title Sponsor, Tex-Over Farms, won the stall decorating contest with a

“pirate horse!”

The Region 9 Juniors held a “Dressage Queen” fundraiser by making

crowns for show participants. Technical Delegate, Sally Davenport, wore

her crown proudly.

THANKS to all the show staff, volunteers, riders, owners and grooms who made

this show a success!

 

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USEF NEWS:

HDS LINKS Clinics and Events

Juniors - Shows and Results

Volunteers

HDS Calendar

2019 US Equestrian Annual Meeting Moderated Forums and Workshops: SafeSport Panel – What You Need to Know - Last year was a breakthrough year for legislation and education surrounding the U.S. Center for SafeSport’s Code and the US Equestrian Safe Sport Policy and requirements for its members. In the wake of the #metoo movement and over 200 gymnasts who came forward about abuse they suffered at the hands of Larry Nassar, equestrians and non-equestrians alike stepped forward to break the silence and the barrier for men and women of all ages surrounding the difficult topic of sexual abuse. READ MORE HERE US Equestrian Announces Continued Partnership with Toklat as Official Saddle Pad Supplier of US Equestrian - US Equestrian has announced their continued partnership with Toklat as the Official Saddle Pad Supplier of US Equestrian. Providing the saddle pads for U.S. teams in the high-performance disciplines of dressage, jumping, eventing, endurance, vaulting and para dressage, Toklat has been a valuable partner for US Equestrian since 2012. READ MORE HERE It’s Gold for The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team at FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ USA - For the second day in a row, it was gold for a U.S. team as The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team secured the top spot on Thursday, March 14, in the FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ USA CDIO3* presented by Stillpoint Farm and held during the 2019 Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) 10 in Wellington, Fla. Earning the win for The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team with a total score of 437.693 were team members Jennifer Baumert (Wellington, Fla.), Shelly Francis (Loxahatchee, Fla.), Ashley Holzer (Wellington, Fla.), and Charlotte Jorst (Reno, Nev.). They were led by Chef d’Equipe Debbie McDonald. READ MORE HERE

Application Period Open for US Equestrian Youth Sportsman’s Award - US Equestrian is pleased to announce that the application period for the 2019 Youth Sportsman’s Award is now open. The award serves to identify future leaders across US Equestrian’s 29 recognized breeds and disciplines and to distinguish outstanding youth for their achievements.

Active members aged 17 years and younger as of December 1, 2018, and in good standing with US Equestrian and their recognized national affiliate/international discipline associations are eligible to apply.

The winner will receive a commemorative trophy, a $1,000 grant payable to the educational program of their choice, and a nomination to the US Equestrian Junior Equestrian of the Year award. The reserve winner receives a $500 grant payable to the educational program of their choice.

Applicants should demonstrate an ongoing commitment and dedication to the promotion of equestrian sport, serve as positive role models, and exhibit characteristics that exemplify sportsmanship principles. Applicants must also demonstrate their involvement in their community’s equestrian activities, as well as involvement at any level of competition, including local, regional, and national events. READ MORE HERE US Equestrian Announces Short List for the Lima 2019 Pan American Games U.S. Dressage Team - US Equestrian has named seven dressage athletes to the Short List for the Lima 2019 Pan American Games U.S. Dressage Team.

The following Big Tour horse-and-athlete combinations have been named to the Short List (in alphabetical order):

• Charlotte Jorst (Reno, Nev.) and Kastel’s Nintendo, Kastel Denmark’s 16-year-old Dutch Warmblood stallion

• Nick Wagman (San Diego, Calif.) and Don John, Beverly Gepfer’s 11-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding

The following Small Tour horse-and-athlete combinations have been named to the Short List (in alphabetical order):

• Nora Batchelder (Williston, Fla.) and Faro SQF, the 11-year-old Hanoverian gelding she owns with Andrea Whitcomb

• Jennifer Baumert (Wellington, Fla.) and Handsome, Betsy Juliano LLC’s 14-year-old Hanoverian gelding

• Ashley Holzer (Wellington, Fla.) and Valentine, her nine-year-old Hanoverian mare

• Sarah Lockman (Wildomar, Calif.) and First Apple, Gerry Ibanez’s nine-year-old KWPN stallion

• Endel Ots (Wellington, Fla.) and Lucky Strike, Max Ots’s nine-year-old Hanoverian gelding

All combinations on the Short List will create an agreed-upon competition plan with Chef d’Equipe Debbie McDonald, in consultation with the Selectors. READ MORE HERE

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High Point 78.276 2019 USEF TRAINING LEVEL, TEST 2 Open DIE SCHNELLE ALLISON CYPRUSReserve 73.276 2019 USEF FIRST LEVEL, TEST 1 Open ZIXTEN JOHN MASON

High Point 70.405 2019 USEF SECOND LEVEL, TEST 1 Amateur RICARDA ASHLEE WATTSReserve 67.297 2019 USEF SECOND LEVEL, TEST 1 Amateur FUREINA SARAH ISHAM

High Point 67.241 2019 USEF TRAINING LEVEL, TEST 2 JR/YR LENOX NINA RAUReserve 65.952 2019 USEF SECOND LEVEL, TEST 3 JR/YR CASTILLIER GAGE MILES

High Point 69.559 2018 FEI INTERMEDIATE I Open DREAMCATCHER KELSEY BROECKERReserve 68.382 2018 FEI INTERMEDIATE I Open DREAMCATCHER KELSEY BROECKER

High Point 64.265 2018 FEI PRIX ST. GEORGES Amateur HAMPTON ASHLEE WATTSReserve 63.603 2018 FEI PRIX ST. GEORGES Amateur DUVALL BETH COLLE

High Point 72.988 FEI INTERMEDIATE I FREESTYLE Open CARZANOLA NANCY HINZReserve 71.633 2019 USDF FIRST LEVEL FREESTYLE Open SMOOTH OPERATOR RHR DEIRDRE SABO

High Point 68.3 2019 USDF SECOND LEVEL FREESTYLE Amateur ACHILLES CARYN BLOOMReserve 65.833 2019 USDF THIRD LEVEL FREESTYLE Amateur DANTE KELLY MARTINEZ

78.276 2019 USEF TRAINING LEVEL, TEST 2 Open DIE SCHNELLE ALLISON CYPRUS

1st 65.172 2019 USEF FIRST LEVEL, TEST 1 Pony DEPUTY DUKE ELISHA TROMBLEY2nd 64.625 2019 USEF THIRD LEVEL, TEST 3 Pony WEST RIVER HOLLYHOCK COLLEEN AKIN3rd 60.833 2019 USEF SECOND LEVEL, TEST 3 Pony RANLAN LLYCHED DU ANDREA ATTARD4th 60 2019 USEF TRAINING LEVEL, TEST 3 Pony JUST WAIT YUKA KOBASHI

Hedley Lamberty Trophy (High Point Owner)

Owned by Ashlee Watts

Pony

HDS Spring Classic INational Levels combined (Training-4th Level)

FEI Levels combined (PSG, I-I, I-II, IA, IB, GP)

Freestyles combined

High Point 73.621 2019 USEF TRAINING LEVEL, TEST 3 Open BEYONCE IVY BACKESReserve 72.931 2019 USEF TRAINING LEVEL, TEST 3 Open DIE SCHNELLE ALLISON CYPRUS

High Point 70.263 2019 USEF FOURTH LEVEL, TEST 2 Amateur ELITHAN SARAH ISHAMReserve 66.757 2019 USEF SECOND LEVEL, TEST 1 Amateur LUCCA JESSICA QUILLIVAN

High Point 60.676 2019 USEF THIRD LEVEL, TEST 1 JR/YR EDGAR CLAIRE EDWARDS

High Point 69.706 2018 FEI INTERMEDIATE I Open DREAMCATCHER KELSEY BROECKERReserve 68.676 2018 FEI INTERMEDIATE I Open EDISON VAN TWINWOOD IDA MATTISSON

High Point 66.618 2018 FEI PRIX ST. GEORGES Amateur HAMPTON ASHLEE WATTSReserve 62.059 2018 FEI INTERMEDIATE I Amateur BOBBY MCGEE JULIA HANDT

High Point 68.7 2019 USDF FIRST LEVEL FREESTYLE Open SMOOTH OPERATOR RHR DEIRDRE SABOReserve 68.167 2019 USDF FIRST LEVEL FREESTYLE Open OKIDO I.T. DEIRDRE SABO

High Point 67.7 2019 USDF SECOND LEVEL FREESTYLE Amateur ACHILLES CARYN BLOOM

1st 65.556 2019 USEF FIRST LEVEL, TEST 3 Pony JUST WAIT YUKA KOBASHI2nd 64.655 2019 USEF TRAINING LEVEL, TEST 3 Pony DEPUTY DUKE ELISHA TROMBLEY3rd 63.5 2019 USEF THIRD LEVEL, TEST 3 Pony WEST RIVER HOLLYHOCK COLLEEN AKIN4th 57.857 2019 USEF SECOND LEVEL, TEST 3 Pony RANLAN LLYCHED DU ANDREA ATTARD

70.405 2019 USEF SECOND LEVEL, TEST 1 Amateur RICARDA ASHLEE WATTS

78.276 2019 USEF TRAINING LEVEL, TEST 2 Open DIE SCHNELLE ALLISON CYPRUS

Calaveras County Adult Amateur High Point Award

Winsome Award (High Point Mare)

HDS Spring Classic IINational Levels combined (Training-4th Level)

FEI Levels combined (PSG, I-I, I-II, IA, IB, GP)

Freestyles combined

Pony

2019 Tex-Over Farms CDI

CDI Leading Athlete Champions (highest average across all division tests)

Division Horse Rider Fri Sat Sun Avg

CDI2* Big Tour Gamarro Font Marta Renilla 66.029% 60.720% NA 63.370%

CDI2* Medium Tour Gran Casso Jenna Stern-Arnold 64.360% 61.958% 64.342% 63.550%

CDI1* Small Tour Jazzmeyer Marta Renilla 67.402% 66.127% 71.042% 68.190%

CDIU (Under 25) QC Roberto Cavalli Ben Winger 66.324% 66.026% NA 66.175%

CDIAm (Adult Amateur) Harley Amy Rippy 63.235% 61.873% NA 62.550%

CDIJ (Junior) Sandroletto Sydney Lipar 65.152% 65.049% 64.125% 64.775%

CDICH (Child) Belief Zainab Shah 66.136% 59.551% 59.286% 61.658%

Scores by Day

HDS Winning Ride Videos Marta Renilla and Gamarro Font - 66.029% at CDI I-2 https://youtu.be/_M_77tomzBc Jenna Stern-Arnold and Gran Casso - 64.363% at CDI Intermediate A https://youtu.be/1lmd4rM_Wx4 Marta Renilla and Jazzmeyer - 71.042% at CDI I-1 Freestyle https://youtu.be/uWcfK9rSXkY Ashlee Watts and Hampton - 66.618% at PSG in HDS Spring Show 2 https://youtu.be/pixCLym1Ca8 Allie Cyprus and Die Schnelle - 78.276% at Training Level Test 2 in HDS Spring Show 1 https://youtu.be/zwetJ8qiXss Ashlee Watts and Ricarda - 68.690% at Second Level Test 3 in HDS Spring Show 1 https://youtu.be/DKQy3k0cbs4

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DATE BARN CITY JUDGE CONTACT EMAIL ENTRY FORM

12/8/2018 Schooling Show Championships Houston Fran Kehr/Arlene Gaitan Jena Tavormina schoolingshows@houstondressagesociety.org www.houstondressagesociety.org

1/12/2019 Haras Dos Cavaleiros Magnolia Dinah Babcock Jan Colley colley256@gmail.com showsecretary.com

2/3/2019 New Horizon Stables Hockley Pam Fowler Grace Lynette Diamond NewHorizonStables@sbcglobal.net http://www.newhorizonstablestexas.com

2/24/2019 Sienna Missouri City Pam Fowler Grace Cal Eller CELLER78@aol.com http://siennastables.com

3/10/2019 New Horizon Stables Hockley TBA Lynette Diamond NewHorizonStables@sbcglobal.net http://www.newhorizonstablestexas.com

3/23/2019 Hearthstone Houston Leslie Cummings Julie Robers ShowSecretary@HearthstoneRidingStables.com http://www.hearthstoneridingstables.com

3/30/2019 Haras Dos Cavaleiros Magnolia Karen Winn Jan Colley colley256@gmail.com showsecretary.com

3/31/2019 Sienna Missouri City Donna Meyer Cal Eller CELLER78@aol.com http://siennastables.com

4/7/2019 New Horizon Stables Hockley Leslie Cummings Lynette Diamond NewHorizonStables@sbcglobal.net http://www.newhorizonstablestexas.com

4/13/2019 Haras Dos Cavaleiros Magnolia Bill Woods Jan Colley colley256@gmail.com showsecretary.com

4/13/2019 Topsider Farm College Station TBA Gwen Levine glevine@cvm.tamu.edu http://www.bachdressage.org

5/4/2019 Haras Dos Cavaleiros Magnolia Melissa Cresswick Jan Colley colley256@gmail.com showsecretary.com

5/5/2019 Sienna Missouri City Grace Harris Cal Eller CELLER78@aol.com http://siennastables.com

5/11/2019 Solstice Houston Becky Brown Marly Williams mwilliamsaggie@gmail.com http://www.solsticefarmsdressage.com/home

5/11/2019 Hearthstone Houston Richard Howard Julie Robers ShowSecretary@HearthstoneRidingStables.com http://www.hearthstoneridingstables.com

5/19/2019 New Horizon Stables Hockley TBA Lynette Diamond NewHorizonStables@sbcglobal.net http://www.newhorizonstablestexas.com

6/2/2019 New Horizon Stables Hockley Donna Meyer Lynette Diamond NewHorizonStables@sbcglobal.net http://www.newhorizonstablestexas.com

6/22/2019 Haras Dos Cavaleiros Magnolia Bobbie Paulk Jan Colley colley256@gmail.com showsecretary.com

6/29/2019 Topsider Farm College Station TBA Gwen Levine glevine@cvm.tamu.edu http://www.bachdressage.org

9/7/2019 Haras Dos Cavaleiros Magnolia Bill Woods Jan Colley colley256@gmail.com showsecretary.com

9/14/2019 Topsider Farm College Station TBA Gwen Levine glevine@cvm.tamu.edu http://www.bachdressage.org

9/15/2019 New Horizon Stables Hockley TBA Lynette Diamond NewHorizonStables@sbcglobal.net http://www.newhorizonstablestexas.com

9/29/2019 Sienna Missouri City Pam Fowler Grace Cal Eller CELLER78@aol.com http://siennastables.com

10/26/2019 Haras Dos Cavaleiros Magnolia Janice Conlan Jan Colley colley256@gmail.com showsecretary.com

10/26/2019 Hearthstone Houston Amy Ganci Julie Robers ShowSecretary@HearthstoneRidingStables.com http://www.hearthstoneridingstables.com

11/3/2019 New Horizon Stables Hockley TBA Lynette Diamond NewHorizonStables@sbcglobal.net http://www.newhorizonstablestexas.com

11/16/2019 Topsider Farm College Station TBA Gwen Levine glevine@cvm.tamu.edu http://www.bachdressage.org

11/17/2019 New Horizon Stables Hockley TBA Lynette Diamond NewHorizonStables@sbcglobal.net http://www.newhorizonstablestexas.com

12/7/2019 Schooling Show Championships Houston TBA Jena Tavormina schoolingshows@houstondressagesociety.org www.houstondressagesociety.org

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********2019 HDS Calendar********

June 8-9 Summer Show I&II

Level 3

August 24-25 Laborious I&II

Level 2

October 3-6 GAIG/USDF Region 9 Championship and

HDS Autumn Classic (SWDC pending) Level 4

December 7 HDS Schooling Show Championships and

Open Show

(All HDS shows are at Great Southwest Equestrian Center)

President Chris Renne president@houstondressagesociety.org Vice President Angel Gunn vicepresidnent@houstondressagesociety.org Membership Kathy Powel-Florip membership@houstondressagesociety.org Secretary Jody DeStefanis secretary@houstondressagesociety.org Special Events Chair Devon O’Leary specialevents@houstondressagesociety.org

Recognized Shows Leslie Rohrer recognizedshows@houstondressagesociety.org Historian/Recorder Ida Mattisson historian@houstondressagesociety.org

Advertising/Sponsorship/Vendors Dana Speer sponsorships@houstondressagesociety.org

Treasurer Bit Fingerhut treasurer@houstondressagesociety.org Publications Doug Canter publications@houstondressagesociety.org

Junior/Young Riders Elizabeth Crawford juniors@houstondressagesociety.org Awards Chair Kristin Cyprus awards@houstondressagesociety.org Schooling Shows Jena Tavormina schoolingshows@houstondressagesociety.org Education Coordinator Alison MacDonald education@houston.dressagesociety.org Volunteers Jessica Jemison-Williams volunteers@houstondressagesocitey.org

Houston Dressage Society Board Members

USDF & Region 9 Timeline

Note: Applications for Region 9 grants and awards are available on the Region 9 Website: www.usdfregion9.org or

contact: region9dir@usdf.org

January

New GMO officers review the GMO Handbook on the USDF Web site. GMOs submit an updated list of officers to USDF office, with copy to Regional Director. Nominations for Region 9 Teaching Excellence Award open for current year. Guidelines available

on Region 9 Website.

February

PM Delegate and Executive Board nominations open. February 10 – Deadline for competitions – submit completed Regional Championships Host Site

applications to Regional Director. February 28 – Regional Board- current year regional travel budgets due to Region 9 Treasurer &

Regional Director.

March

March 1 – Riders Declarations of Intent” to qualify for the NAJYRC are due to the USDF office. March 1 is the final postmark date for ‘Declarations of Intent” to be accepted with a $50 declaration fee. Postmarked declarations of March 2 through April 1st are accepted with a $300 declaration fee.

End of fiscal year for USDF & Region 9.

April

April 1 – FINAL “Received by” date for the NAJYRC “Declarations of Intent” with fee. April 15 – Deadline for PM Delegate nominations to the USDF office. Mid to end of April –USDF Spring Executive Board Meeting. April 30 – Applications to host a USEF Developing Programs and NAJYRC Qualifying Event is

due to USEF by electronic submission. This is for competitions being held January 1 – December of the next year.

May

Region 9 Omnibus Advertising Form available on Region 9 Website. Deadline for Omnibus ads is Sept 17.

May 1 – Nominations for Hall of Fame and Lifetime Achievement Awards to USDF office. First week of May – Regional Championship sites announced. Mid May – NAJYRC Entries in Principle due to USDF office for submission to USEF.

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June

June 1 – Online voting for PM delegates goes live on USDF Web site. For a paper ballot, request through the USDF office.

June 1 – Nominations for the Executive Board (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Regional Directors and At-Large Directors) due to the USDF office. Positions on the Executive Board in which elections are held stagger depending on the year. Nominations may also be made from the floor of the BOG at the Annual Meeting.

June 1 – USDF Arts Contest opens. Youth & Adult. Mid-June – NAJYRC nominated entries due to USDF office. End of June – NAJYRC definite entries due to USDF office, including final stabling fees. June 30 – Deadline to vote for PM delegates on the USDF Web site. Ballot must be returned to the

USDF office, and postmarked no later than June 30. USEF Rule changes proposed by individuals are due to USEF by June 1, and by September 1 if

submitted by USEF committees or affiliate entities. Official USDF proposed rule changes are generally voted on by the Executive Board and channeled to the USEF Dressage Committee.

GMO Delegate Authorization Forms are mailed to eligible GMOs, to appoint representation for the end of year USDF Convention.

July

All entries for the USDF Arts Contest must be received in the USDF office on or before July 1. July 1 – Nominations for Region 9 Teaching Excellence Award close – current year. July 1 – Region 9 GMO Board Attendee- Regional Grant Application for Summer Meeting due to

RD. Application on: www.usdfregion9.org End of July – NAJYRC is held. July 31 – GMO Reports, Regional Board Reports, & Regional Financial updates/ reports due to

Region 9 Director, for inclusion in the Region 9 Summer Meeting packet.

August

Mid to end of August – Region 9 Summer Meeting: http://www.usdfregion9.org/RegionalBusiness/Reg9Meetings.html

August 1 – Deadline to submit Request for Refund of Multiple GMO dues to the USDF office. These refund requests can be submitted to USDF April 1 through August 1 of the current membership year.

August 1 – Deadline to submit All-Breeds declarations to USDF. August 15 – Deadline for Scholarship application for Youth to attend convention due to the USDF

office. August 31 – Deadline to submit Ruth Arvanette Memorial Fund Grant Application to the USDF

office. August 31 – Deadline to submit GMO Newsletter and Web Site Award nominations to the USDF

office. August 31 – Deadline for GMO and Youth and USDF Volunteer of the Year Award nominees due

to the USDF office. August 31 – Deadline for GMOs to return GMO Delegate Authorization form, appointing

representation for the BOG meeting at the annual convention.

Motions to amend the Bylaws generally need to be in process no later than August in order to get through the system. A

Bylaw motion to be considered by the BOG needs to be first submitted to the USDF EB and the Bylaws Committee for

comment and review at least 60 days before the BOG General Assembly

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September

September 1 – Deadline to submit Region 9 Teaching Excellence Award Applications to The Dressage Foundation. Applications on: www.usdfregion9.org

September 1 – Deadline to submit GMO rosters and dues in order for GMO members to count towards GMOs voting strength at the BOG.

September 15 – Deadline to submit Region 9 Horse Person of the Year Nominations to HPOY Region 9 Chair. Application on: www.usdfregion9.org

September 17– TD, Judges, L’s, GMO’s, Youth, Jr/ YR, Certified Instructors, SWDC, TEA, and HPOY pages due to Bruce & Liz for the Region 9 Omnibus.

September 17 – Region 9 Omnibus Ads & Listings due to Bruce & Liz. September 30 – GMO Board/Delegate Attendee to Convention- Regional Grant Application to

Region 9 Director. Application on: www.usdfregion9.org USDF National Nominee for the USEF Youth Sportsman Award. (Timeline to be determined when

deadlines are set by USEF) September 30: These deadlines are the same from year to year.

o End of USDF competition year o Deadline to apply for Rider Awards and Horse Performance Certificates o Deadline to submit birthday to USDF (required for Jr/YR and Adult Amateur awards) o Deadline to declare eligibility for Vintage Cup Awards

October

Check the USEF website for proposed rule changes affecting dressage. October 15 – Deadline for members to submit to the USDF office, Year-End Award corrections,

and corrections to scores earned in the previous competition year.

November

Region 9 “Horse Person of the Year”, & Region 9 “Teaching Excellence Award” awarded at the Great American / USDF Regional Championship Show.

November 30 – Deadline for GMOs to submit final GMO roster for the current membership year. Rosters can be submitted through November 30 for either the current membership year or the following membership year, but must be clearly marked as to which year the roster applies.

November 30 – End of the USDF membership year. Region 9 Board – job description updates due to RD, and post on Region 9 Website.

December [End of Nov. – beginning of December – Adequan/USDF Annual Convention]

December 1 – Initial GMO membership roster and matching dues are due in the USDF office for the following membership year. These are considered late if received after December 1 and late fees will be applied.

December 1 – GMOs must have their Annual GMO Affiliate Verification Form to the USDF office to remain listed on the USDF Web site.

Throughout the Year

Shows may apply to USDF for: Breeders Championship Series & Final- deadline- at least 6 months prior to competition.

Shows may apply for: Dover Adult Amateur Medal – 2nd Level – deadline at least 90 days prior to show date.

GMOs may apply for education grants from Dressage Foundation-at least 90 days out: www.dressagefoundation.org

GMOs may apply for Region 9 Adult or Youth Education Grant- at least 30 days out – for adult camps; seminars; & symposiums. Applications: www.usdfregion9.org

Application for Adult & Youth Team Competition due to RD & USDF.

Check the USEF Web site for proposed rule changes affecting dressage.

Region 9 Board & GMO Reports, regional business meeting minutes, financial statements, & updated Region 9 policy & procedures posted on Region 9 Website.

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