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NODA News
www.nodarider.org Issue 10, 2016
Cover Photo: Sara Justice & Khaleesi
enjoy a Fall trail ride at J-Bar Stables
Photo courtesy of Bill Justice
In this issue:
NODA Year-End Banquet & Perpetual Trophy Information
NODA Members at USDF Region 2 Championships
Hidden Treasures: Highland Meadows by Sally Burton
NODA September Schooling Show at Rocky River Stables –Show Results
What’s in a Name– Jasper by Sara Justice
2016 Schooling Shows Behind The Scenes by Sally Burton
2017 NODA Membership Application
USDF News
Northern Ohio Dressage Association
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D ear Members, Congratulations to all the NODA
members who qualified for Regionals this year. We have a list of NODA’s Regional competitors in this issue of the NODA News. We wish all of you heading for USDF Dressage Finals in November good luck and good riding. We had a large number of members qualify for our Schooling Show Championships this year. By the time you read this letter, the open and championship Shows will be over, and I hope everyone that participated had a wonderful time. It was a really good schooling show series this year with record entries for almost all our shows. Thank you again Sally Burton, Jennifer Tulleners, Kirstin Thomas, and Mary Lou Gallagher. Great Job! We are working hard on the Year-end Banquet and Awards Celebration. In this month’s edition of the NODA News please make note of all the Banquet and Silent Auction information. You will receive your invitation in the mail, but the invitation will also be available on the NODA website. We are very pleased to announce that Lisa Gorretta has agreed to speak about her experience in Rio at the Olympics. You don’t want to miss it. Remember, you do not have to have applied for an award to attend. This is a celebration of everyone’s year of horse fun and accomplishment. A celebration of you!
You also might want to consider donating something to the silent auction, or maybe your barn would like to put a basket together for the auction. We will have a contest again this year, and award a Pizza Party to the donor or donors of the item or basket that brings the highest bid. Please come and join in the fun. For information, contact Patty Keim at [email protected].
NODA is looking for someone who would like to come on board as our Jr/YR Liaison. This is an immediate opening for someone who can work on specific events or projects for our youth and young riders. Please contact Kathy Kirchner att [email protected], if you are interested in this important and fulfilling position.
As we know, all good things must come to an end, and we are sad to say that this will be Shannon O’Hara’s last year as Banquet Chair. We thank her and appreciate all she has contributed over the past three years. If you or someone you know is interested in chairing the banquet committee for 2017, we would love to hear from you and are happy to answer questions about the position. Contact Kathy Kirchner for more information at [email protected].
NODA is fortunate to have many sponsors and advertisers. We are extremely grateful for their support and contributions to our Recognized Shows, Schooling Shows and our Annual Banquet and Awards Celebration. Please support those that support NODA. Happy October, Dee Liebenthal, President
Dee Liebenthal and Rens
Greetings from the President
2016/2017 NODA Executive Board
President
Dee Liebenthal 330-562-8455
Vice President Christine Thompson [email protected]
440-590-1598
Treasurer Nancy Danielson
440-759-2117 (Text only) [email protected]
Secretary
Patti Valencic [email protected]
Parliamentarian
Dale Lappert 330-527-4683
Directors at Large
Mary Lou Gallagher
216-251-7469 [email protected]
Barbara Soukup
[email protected] 440-339-3980
Mary Dana Prescott
440-942-1008
Halle Clause [email protected]
330-472-0888
Niki Sackman
[email protected] 440-454-4709
The Northern Ohio Dressage Association
is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit education organization
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Communications
Correspondence Secretary: Rosemary Rufo 330-527-7836 [email protected]
Newsletter Editors: Layout/Content: Sara Justice [email protected] Layout/Content: April Woodward [email protected] Advertising/Corral: Mosie Welch 330-618-5838 [email protected]
Classifieds: VACANT Reporting: Regina Sacha-Ujczo [email protected]
Webmaster & Facebook: Linda Cooley 440-941-6269 [email protected]
Educational Programs
Co-chairs: Marcia Doyle 330-562-8456 [email protected] Berni Moauro 330-467-0619 [email protected]
Membership & Handbook
Chair: Fran Cverna 440-834-1774 [email protected]
External Relations: Lisa Gorretta 440-543-8682 [email protected]
Junior & Young Rider Liaison: Lauren Hunter 812-655-0375 [email protected]
Member Liaison: Kathy Kirchner 330-995-6010 [email protected]
Professional Liaison: Mary Dana Prescott 440-942-1008 (no texts)
Western Dressage Liaison: Halle Clause 330-472-0888 [email protected]
Historical Historian: Lora Burgess 440-554-6736 [email protected]
Competitions Recognized Shows
Chair: Christine Thompson 440-590-1598 [email protected] Manager: Kevin Bradbury 734-426-2111 Ext 111 [email protected] Show Secretary: Mary Lou Gallagher 216-251-7469 [email protected] Volunteer Coordinator: Karen Eisenhauer Shirring
330-220-4705 [email protected] Sponsors/Advertising: Regina Sacha Ujczo 216-390-3702 [email protected] Hospitality: Kirsten Thomas 216-509-8881 [email protected] Program Coordinator: Elizabeth Bross 814-881-2786
Schooling Shows Chair: Sally Burton 440-221-7544 [email protected] Show Secretary: Jennifer Tulleners 440-213-6685 [email protected] Volunteer Coordinator: Kirsten Thomas 216-509-8881 [email protected]
Awards Chair: Janeen Langowski-Grava 440-666-6182
Silent Auction
Chair: Patty Keim 330-350-2775 [email protected]
Year-End Banquet Chair: Shannon O'Hara 440-781-4557 [email protected]
2016 Committees
2016 Recognized Shows
Platinum Sponsors
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2016 Recognized Shows Gold
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North Crest Equestrian Center
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Saddles 101
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Topline Stables
The Visiting Vet
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United States Dressage Federation
Please Support
NODA’s Advertisers
and Sponsors
With Your Business!
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On our 2016 membership form, NODA included a short survey to find out more about our members, and their relationship with the organization. Below are the results of the survey. Thank you to everyone who answered our questions. This will help us to assess our efforts to better connect with our members, to know what services our members are utilizing and taking advantage of, and also to know what our members are giving back to us as volunteers.
276 (86%) of our members responded to questions on the 2016 membership form:
22 (7 %) were board members
75 (23 %) were schooling show volunteers
44 (14 %) were recognized show volunteers
82 (26 %) competed in recognized shows
101 (31 %) competed in schooling shows
In reviewing the results above, we are thrilled to see that almost 60% of our members have participated in our schooling and recognized shows!! NODA is very proud to be offer these opportunities to our members, and the surrounding community each year. This year we had seven schooling shows, the schooling show championship, and the recognized show & encore shows. It takes countless volunteer hours in every aspect to make these shows a reality. While nearly 60% of members showed, only 39% had volunteered at the shows, and 7% volunteered as board members.
To put it bluntly: these shows cannot exist and this organization cannot succeed without volunteer support from our members. We are extremely grateful for those who have taken the time out of their busy schedules to help us with everything from schooling shows to board positions, articles and photos for the newsletter, but we are still finding ourselves with barely enough volunteers to make ends meet. We currently have several board positions open that we will need to fill. Many of our board members have volunteered their time year after year to our organization, and it’s time to hand over the torch. I am looking at you—younger, up and coming members!! Dee’s letter this month discusses several of these opportunities! Please keep an eye out on NODA’s Facebook, website and future newsletters for additional information on open board positions, as well as other volunteer opportunities open to members. We are extremely lucky to have an organization like NODA in our area and it’s our responsibility as members to make sure the organization continues to succeed into the future!!
2016 NODA Member Survey Results & Appeal to Members
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Training Level Adult Amateur 5th Kiley Dill & Akvavit 70.227%
Third Level Open
6th Therese Evans & Sommersby 25 65.449%
Third Level Adult Amateur 8th Lauren Wade, DVM & Ghalewind 63.141%
Third Level Freestyle
7th Patricia Keim & Java Joe 73.700%
Fourth Level Open Reserve Ch. Shannon O’Hara & Udor 67.722%
7th Jessica Paine & Dado HM 62.667%
Fourth Level Adult Amateur 7th Suzanne Coleman & Brazen Beauty 64.500%
Prix St Georges Open
3rd Joanne White & Basia DSB 68.684% 4th Jessica Paine & Westen 68.289%
7th Francesca Nicoletti & Lan Fandango 66.316%
Intermediare I Open Champion Joanne White & Basia DSB 67.566%
6th Francesca Nicoletti & Lan Fandango 63.421% 7th Jessica Paine & Westen 63.533%
8th Sarah Diggin & Don Camillo 63.289%
Intermediate I Freestyle 5th Sarah Diggin & Don Camillo 67.563%
Intermediare II Adult Amateur
3rd Jenifer Gaffney, DVM & Fabio 56.158%
Grand Prix Open 5th Charlotte Bayley-Schindelholz & Unlimited 62.700%
Congratulations to NODA Members Who Placed at the USDF Region 2 Championship
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Hidden Treasures: Highland Meadows By Sally Burton
H ave you ever wondered what other barns look like? Have you wanted to be a fly on a wall and check them out? Did you enjoy our preview
article last month about Piccolo Pines? This new series called Hidden Treasures will introduce you to many of the local barns in our area. Monthly articles written by Sally Burton and Sarah Freeman will take you inside these barns for a look at our many Hidden Treasures. The feeling of peace and tranquility fills the land known as Highland Meadows, owned by Victoria Patterson-Pirko. The 3o plus minute drive from “in town” gives you time to relax and leave the troubles of real life behind. As you pull into the short drive way, you look ahead into the barn knowing there are seven eager horses waiting to see you for snuggles and love. The barn, a repurposed cow barn
originally built in the 1950’s, now holds nine stalls. Most of the stalls measure 10 by 18 feet with a walk out back door that opens into several 2 acre pastures
and paddocks that the horses are free to roam at will. The stalls are built from wood from the property and have the unique feature of removable walls. So one large sized stall can easily become double in size for a horse who needs stall rest or a larger home. Each stall also has a separate electric outlet so fans and lights can be personalized to each horse’s needs. The stalls have been picked clean and are deeply bedded with over six inches of pine shavings. The barn has high ceilings with alfalfa stored above for the older equines who are lucky to call Highland Meadows their home. Cats mill about, totally comfortable in their oasis, sitting on hay bales, meowing from the loft above, or looking to cuddle with the closest human. The tack room holds all the gear necessary to keep the horses happy in their work and includes a refrigerator that has been fashioned into saddle storage maintaining proper humidity and temperature year round to ensure a long life for the saddles that lie within. The aisle is comfortably wide and easily accommodates a horse in cross ties and various tack hanging off strategically placed hooks throughout. The horses are calm and quiet in their stalls
with the option of exploring the out of doors if the mood strikes. Walking out the back door of the barn takes you into a very spacious indoor ring with huge windows on the wall that open to let fresh air and breezes in to the ring. Two doors mid- way through the ring and a front and rear door that are easily opened give the airy feel of riding outside without the beating sun overhead. The footing is excellent and is kept damp using a creative watering system designed (as have many of the farms unique features) by Victoria’s late husband Rick that uses captured rain water making the 70 by 200 foot indoor a dream to ride in. Jump poles line the walls for those wanting to work on cavaletti or jumping. A homemade 4 step mounting block is easily accessible and makes climbing on to a 17+ hand horse a breeze. There are mirrors placed strategically along the ring that make checking your form an easy task, but if that is too daunting you can always look out the open windows for the terrific views outside of the ring! Next to the indoor ring is a huge, brand new building, currently filled with eight hay wagons stuffed with 2300 bales of hay that was all grown on the 25 acres of hay fields on the property. Another storage building houses the variety of farm equipment necessary to keep the farm running. Behind the buildings is an 80 by 220 foot outdoor sand ring ready for use by dressage enthusiasts. A regulation size large dressage ring is set up in the summer months to simulate show conditions. The property continues as far back as the eye can see to a tree line and contains 67 total acres. Trail riding, hacks around the hay fields and cooling rides on fall days beckon to all who gaze out behind the indoor ring. At the back end of the property is an oak tree thought to be close to 175 years old based on tree width and is a home to a vast array of wildlife. Wild turkey, deer, owls, hawks and many other wild critters share the property with the horses. Highland Meadows is a magnet for animals and humans alike, a peaceful place to pursue your passion. Photos by Sally Burton.
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SHOW RESULTS September 11, 2016 NODA Schooling Show at Rocky River Stables
Judges Sue Hughes (r) & Koby Robson (L)
High Point Champions & Awards Intro Division: Barbara Bower on Apple Jack 71.875% Training Level and Above: Alayna Stephens on Gunsmoke 73.077% Western Dressage: Laura Callesen on Chrome Painted Nickel 75.208% Award TIP Thoroughbred Katie Passerotti on Luck Dragon 67.794% Novice USDF Introductory Test A Adult Amateur (Robson) 1 Christine Tracy Boardwalk 62.188 2 Brandon Evans Sedona 60.938 Q Novice USDF Introductory Test B Adult Amateur (Hughes) 1 Christine Tracy Boardwalk 61.563 2 Brandon Evans Sedona 61.250 USDF Introductory Test A Adult Amateur (Robson) 1 Barbara Bower Apple Jack 71.875 2 Bitsy Gascoigne CLF Foreign Currency 65.625 Q 3 Liz Begley Marieke of Watson Horse Farm 62.500 4 Rob Stone Include My Heart 60.938 Q USDF Introductory Test B Adult Amateur (Hughes) 1 Bitsy Gascoigne CLF Foreign Currency 68.125 2 Barbara Bower Apple Jack 67.500 3 Rob Stone Include My Heart 63.750 4 Liz Begley Marieke of Watson Horse Farm 63.125 USDF Introductory Test B JR/YR (Hughes) 1 Annie Mackin Koko Kisses 64.688 Q USDF Introductory Test C Adult Amateur (Robson) 1 Bitsy Gascoigne CLF Foreign Currency 65.500 2 Danielle Struna Famous Mr Jones 61.250 Q USDF Introductory Test C JR/YR (Robson) 1 Annie Mackin Koko Kisses 60.250 Novice Training Level Test 1 Adult Amateur (Hughes) 1 Jess Pierce Halls Creek Hot Chocolate 60.870 Novice Training Level Test 1 JR/YR (Hughes) 1 Emma Harvest Winston 61.522 Novice Training Level Test 2 Adult Amateur (Robson) 1 Jess Pierce Halls Creek Hot Chocolate 55.192 Novice Training Level Test 2 JR/YR (Robson) 1 John Sandy Flash's Painted Dazzle 66.538 Q 2 Emma Harvest Winston 64.423 3 Danielle Northup Good Will 61.346 Q
Novice Training Level Test 3 Adult Amateur (Hughes) 1 Jess Pierce Halls Creek Hot Chocolate 60.455 Novice Training Level Test 3 JR/YR (Hughes) 1 John Sandy Flash's Painted Dazzle 66.136 2 Danielle Northup Good Will 63.864 Training Level Test 1 Adult Amateur (Robson) 1 Lea Wojtkiewicz Winter Sky 66.522 Q 2 Laurie Grucza Charles Maxwell Johns III 62.826 Q 3 Danielle Struna Famous Mr Jones 59.348 4 Colleen Becker Smokin Silver Guns 54.565 5 Erica Ross Luck Dragon 54.130 Training Level Test 1 JR/YR (Robson) 1 Diana Shale Spot On Doolittle 66.304 2 Sophie Dasko Summer In The City 64.783 Q 3 Morgan Schultz Hershey 64.130 4 Maya Sutliff Diamond 63.043 5 Maria Sandy Classy Tradition 62.826 Q 6 Molly Stothard You Bett It's Zip 61.522 Kathryn Tuma Greydon's Knight 60.217 Q Erika Kish Valentino 58.261 Training Level Test 1 Professional (Robson) 1 Chelsea Nau George 65.870 Training Level Test 2 Adult Amateur (Hughes) 1 Leigh Mooney Remarkable 70.577 Q 2 Sally Burton Oreo Blizzard 68.846 Q 3 Laurie Grucza Charles Maxwell Johns III 67.885 4 Lea Wojtkiewicz Winter Sky 67.692 5 Colleen Becker Smokin Silver Guns 66.923 Q 6 Lisa Bohm Try Again 61.538 Training Level Test 2 Adult Amateur (Hughes) 1 Sue Horst Alix 71.154 Q 2 Mary Hooser TC Discrete 70.577 Q 3 Leigh Mooney Foster 69.423 Q 4 Mila Sambunjak Baila Con Migo 66.923 Q 5 Heidi Miller Merlin 65.577 Q 6 Danielle Struna Famous Mr Jones 63.269 Q Training Level Test 2 JR/YR (Hughes) 1 Alayna Stephens Gunsmoke 73.077 Q 2 Erika Kish Valentino 67.500 3 Diana Shale Spot On Doolittle 66.923 4 Kathryn Tuma Greydon's Knight 65.577 5 Morgan Schultz Hershey 64.231 6 Sophie Dasko Summer In The City 63.077 Maria Sandy Classy Tradition 63.077 Molly Stothard You Bett It's Zip 62.692
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Training Level Test 2 Professional (Hughes) 1 Sabine Walker Zappoli 72.115 Q 2 Anne McClintock Jericho 70.962 Q 3 Chelsea Nau George 67.500 Training Level Test 3 Adult Amateur (Robson) 1 Mary Hooser TC Discrete 70.682 2 Leigh Mooney Remarkable 65.455 3 Julie Shipley Chippendale Dancer 63.864 Q 4 Heidi Miller Merlin 62.273 Training Level Test 3 Adult Amateur (Robson) 1 Leigh Mooney Foster 69.091 2 Erin Clark Edward 68.636 Q 3 Susan Galvin Senter Of Attention 59.318 4 Logan Payton Ironic Artbeat 57.955 Training Level Test 3 JR/YR (Robson) 1 Alayna Stephens Gunsmoke 67.500 Training Level Test 3 Professional (Robson) 1 Sabine Walker Zappoli 67.955 2 Anne McClintock Jericho 63.182 First Level Test 1 Adult Amateur (Hughes) 1 Helen Welch Django 66.111 Q 2 Erin Clark Edward 64.074 Q 3 Kathi Agens Mercedes 61.852 Q First Level Test 1 JR/YR (Hughes) 1 Elizabeth Bodnovich Shekinah Glory 66.667 Q 2 Noelle Ignagni MRF Bello Di Notte 63.704 Q First Level Test 1 Professional (Robson) 1 Melissa Borror Ironic Artbeat 60.741 Q First Level Test 2 Adult Amateur (Robson) 1 Peggi Ignagni MRF Bello Di Notte 65.000 Q 2 Julie Shipley Chippendale Dancer 64.063 Q 3 Helen Welch Django 63.750 4 Kathi Agens Mercedes 58.125 First Level Test 2 Professional (Robson) 1 Anne McClintock She's A Spitfire 60.313 Q First Level Test 3 Adult Amateur (Hughes) 1 Megan Barnhizer Fascination Starr 70.882 Q 2 Katie Passerotti Luck Dragon 67.794 Q 2 Peggi Ignagni MRF Bello Di Notte 67.794 4 Barbara Tuskas Stonewall's Ronan 65.735 Q 5 Mila Sambunjak Baila Con Migo 62.500 Q 6 Kathi Agens Mercedes 62.059
First Level Test 3 JR/YR (Robson) 1 Mary Meehan Guiness 62.647 First Level Test 3 Professional (Robson) 1 Anne McClintock She's A Spitfire 64.706 Second Level Test 1 Adult Amateur (Robson) 1 Megan Barnhizer Fascination Starr 64.545 Q 2 Barbara Tuskas Stonewall's Ronan 64.242 Q 3 Sue Desimpel Currituck 59.697 Q Second Level Test 3 Adult Amateur (Hughes) 1 Diane Terp Ricardo 61.707 Q 2 Sue Desimpel Currituck 60.610 Third Level Test 1 Adult Amateur (Hughes) 1 Abagail Weigele Tula 60.606 Q Third Level Test 2 Professional (Hughes) 1 Sabine Walker CA Hudson Bey 64.359 Q Fourth Level Test 2 Adult Amateur (Hughes) 1 Cindy Bank Idlehour McHenry 63.611 Q Third Level Freestyle (Hughes) 1 Patti Keim Java Joe 73.767 Fourth Level Freestyle (Hughes) 1 Patti Keim Java Joe 69.067 FEI Prix St. Georges (Hughes) 1 Jessica Paine Royal Thomas 64.868 Dressage Seat Equitation (Hughes) 1 Leigh Mooney Remarkable 70.000 Q USEF Training Level Rider Test (Hughes) 1 Sally Burton Oreo Blizzard 68.000 Q Western Dressage Intro Test 1 (Hughes) 1 Sandra Kohlhoff Scarlet 68.929 2 Laura Callesen Chrome Plated Nickel 67.857 3 Connie Kelling LC Rockstar 66.071 Western Dressage Intro Test 2 (Robson) 1 Connie Kelling LC Rockstar 66.667 Western Dressage Intro Test 3 (Robson) 1 Laura Callesen Chrome Plated Nickel 75.208 2 Sandra Kohlhoff Scarlet 68.958
NODA Schooling Show Results– September 11, 2016 Rocky River Stables, continued
Judges Sue Hughes (r) & Koby Robson (L)
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NODA Schooling Show Results– September 11, 2016 Rocky River Stables, continued
Judges Sue Hughes (r) & Koby Robson (L)
Western Dressage Basic Test 1 (Robson) 1 Skylar Young La Bella Luna 74.677 Q 2 Kim Bundridge Ariel 71.452 3 Geno Gnidovec Lil Bit O Wimpy 67.903 4 Halle Clause Master The Art 66.452 Q Western Dressage Basic Test 2 (Hughes) 1 Skylar Young La Bella Luna 68.611 Western Dressage Basic Test 4 (Robson) 1 Halle Clause Master The Art 58.824 Western Dressage Level 1 Test 3 (Hughes) 1 Kim Bundridge Ariel 63.553
Skylar Young & La Bella Luna (Eclipse) Posing with ribbons at the September NODA Schooling Show at Rocky River Stables. Photo courtesy Lara Young.
What’s in a Name? “Jasper” By Sara Justice
H orses receive an HID number directly from USDF, not through NODA, but we like to think of our horses as NODA members. Let us now how
your horse got its official and/or barn name by e-mailing Fran Cverna at [email protected] or call 440- 823-5965.
Sara Justice has this to say about her horse, Jasper.
I like mares. I suppose my bias comes from growing up with a mom that bred Quarter Horses and would only keep fillies for the family to ride. All of my horses while growing up were mares. My FEI Young Rider horse was a mare. The horse I did FEI Young Horse tests on was a mare. My new horse is a mare. Other than Narok, I have always shown a mare. When I started breeding to get my next prospect, my first two foals were both fillies. Keeping with KWPN damline naming traditions, Cerolita and Elita came to be. My next foal was going to need a G name. That was easy. My filly would be Gialita, or Gia at the barn. Wolita, her dam, was due to foal just after I returned home from the D2 session of the “L” program I attended near Seattle. I knew that if the foal was born while I was near Forks, WA, the 4Hers at my barn would pressure me in to naming the foal Bella after Twilight, which was wildly popular at the time. It
happened before; my first Lita turned into Roy thanks to the same “if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em” mentality. On my way home from Seattle I received a text from my dad- Wolita foaled early. He even sent pictures…. and my heart sank when Gia turned out to be a colt. The colt’s registered name was easy enough. He’s a Sandro Hit. I had
to start with G, so Greatest Hit. But what to call the unexpected colt? GH? Great? Hitter? Nothing I came up with seemed appropriate. At the barn, the 4H kids started going on and on about calling him Edward or Jacob, like the main characters from Twilight. Ugh. Those were almost as bad as Bella. But, there was one character in Twilight with an acceptable name- Jasper. As
Jasper has grown, I sometimes wonder if I sealed his fate with his name. He reminds me so much of the unassuming, timid yet strong gentleman that “sparkles” when seen in just the right light. Photo: Melissa Borror & Jasper (Greatest Hit) 2011 KWPN gelding, Sagnol x Wolita - Haarlem, breeder Sara Justice, In training with Nancy Lewis-Stanton at Scenic Run Equestrian Center. For Sale. Photo by Sara Justice
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When I took the job as the NODA schooling show manager, I was told, “This job is easy. Just set up judges, venues and be kind to people.” I can honestly say there is A LOT more to it than that. But one of the best things about this job has been meeting all of the wonderful NODA members and learning about the horse show business from the inside! I have had the pleasure of working with Jennifer “Jen” Tulleners this year. And as long as we are being honest, I will tell you I would NEVER want her job. The show secretary job is challenging. Here are SOME of the tasks and details for which the schooling show secretary is responsible. First Jen receives all the entries via mail or email, then she has to enter each one into the computer program, making sure that it is correct. She keeps track of all the entries, Coggins tests, TIP numbers, competitor status (juniors, amateurs, professionals), who requires what, special requests and the schooling show rules. Once the entries are in the program it is not as easy as pressing a button, although far easier than hand scheduling. Jen enters the start time for each class, calculate breaks, lunches, ring changes and personal preferences at times. She looks to see which professionals are riding more than one horse and works to ensure that their times are spread out so they can have easy transition time. She checks to make sure that amateurs are not riding their classes too spread out so they don’t have to get off and get back on. She verifies the judges are getting a good mix of classes and experiences. She also checks to see that riders get the chance to ride before both judges if at all possible. Large classes are split into smaller classes so more competitors have a chance to win a ribbon. And then she emails the schedule for posting. The fun begins after the schedule is posted. Jen receives phone calls and e-mails from competitors asking questions, requesting changes, or providing updates. Many competitors contact me as well, but I have nothing to do with scheduling so I refer them back to Jen.
2016 Schooling Shows, Behind the Scenes! By Sally Burton, Schooling Show Manager
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After the initial posting of ride times on the NODA website and after any competitor feedback, Jen reworks the schedule as necessary while attempting to accommodate any special requests. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. When completed, the revised schedule is sent back to our webmaster for posting. The night before the show, Jen organizes entries with rider numbers, prints labels, and assembles tests in order of go for the show, prints class lists, and loads her truck with the supplies needed at the show. Things calm down on show day, after the initial rush in the morning of setting up, handing out numbers and handling any crises that may or may not occur. After we change the competition arenas from small to large, and the bulk of the issues have been handled, we can relax and let the show run itself with the help of all of our volunteers and Kirsten, our volunteer coordinator. As I am writing this, we are getting ready for our last show together. Jen has decided to give up the reins of the show
secretary position. Luckily Gwendolyn Samuels has stepped up to be the next show secretary.
I am so grateful to Jen for her patience with me, helping me learn my job, and letting me compete at the same time.
As she moves on, I would like to publicly thank Jennifer Tulleners for her hard work and dedication to the NODA
Schooling Shows for the past four years! I could not have done this job without your guidance and help this year.
We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding throughout the season as we do our best to provide and run efficient, fun, and educational schooling shows.
2016 Schooling Shows, Behind the Scenes! (continued) By Sally Burton, Schooling Show Manager
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Next NODA Board Meetings are October 10 and November 14
Meetings held the second Monday of each month 7 to 9 pm at Panera Bread, 6130 Kruse Drive, Solon Ohio
Members are always welcome to attend!
Be sure to check the MEETINGS page of the NODA website www.nodarider.org
to any meeting changes or updated information.
NODA’s welcomes all comments & opinions regarding NODA activities, shows and policies.
Please contact NODA Member Liaison, Kathy Kirchner at [email protected].
USDF News
NODA Board Meetings
2016 USDF Sport Horse Prospect Development Forum Please join USDF for the 2016 USDF Sport Horse Prospect Development Forum, featuring Scott Hassler and Willy Arts. This year’s forum will be held October 22-23, at Pineland Farms, in New Gloucester, ME. Auditor preregistration will be available through October 7. Visit the website for complete details.
2017 Adequan®/ USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference – SAVE THE DATE!
Save the date for this exciting event! The 2017 conference will be held on January 16-17, at High Meadow Farm in Loxahatchee, FL. This year’s conference promises to be exciting and unique. Complete details will be available after October 15. The conference will be held in conjunction with the 2017 USEF Judges Forum. Visit the USEF website for complete details on the forum.
2017 Longines FEI World Cup Tickets Now Available
As we all start thinking about holiday gifts, now is the perfect time to order tickets for the 2017 Longines FEI World Cup Jumping & FEI World Cup Dressage Finals, March 29 - April 2, at the CenturyLink Center in Omaha, NE. VIP and series tickets are available now at www.omahaworldcup2017.com.
Do You Have Input on the Current USDF/USEF Dressage Tests?
The USDF Judges and Freestyle Committees would like competitors' input on the current USDF and USEF tests, which include Introductory through Fourth Level, Freestyle, Pad de Deux, and Quadrille. Please send all comments and suggestions to [email protected], by November 1.
2016 Adequan®/ USDF Annual Convention- Advance Registration and Hotel Deadlines
Keep these important dates in mind, as you plan your trip to this year’s annual convention! In order to guarantee your room at the discounted USDF rate, make your reservation by November 11, 2016. After that, it is subject to room availability. The deadline for the Member Advance Registration Discount is November 25, 2016. For more information about registration and hotel reservations, visit www.usdf.org/convention.
Salute Gala & Annual Awards Banquet
Champions and reserve champions (champions only for Musical Freestyle Challenge) may receive their awards on stage at the USDF Salute Gala & Annual Awards Banquet, held at the 2016 Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention in St. Louis, MO. If you wish to receive your award at the banquet, you must purchase your banquet ticket and complete the required information by November 4, 2016. Questions?
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Member News
NODA Welcomes 2016 New Members!
Welcome (or Welcome Back) to the following who were not members in 2015
Thank You to the 2015 NODA members who renewed memberships for 2016!
321 Members as of September 15, 2016 (206 AA, 44 Youth, 71 Professional) with 94 new members this year!
Online membership roster on the MEMBERSHIP page of www.nodarider.org It is used for verification of membership for NODA activities.
Your membership, time, and talents make NODA a better GMO. Thank you. Fran Cverna, Membership Chair [email protected]
Brandon Evans Sophia Ratvasky Lisa Wheeler Neely
ON-SITE LEASE: Lower level Schoolmaster for half lease! This
horse is a true gem. Very safe, sound and fun. This is a golden opportunity to learn, show and train on a real gentleman. Located in Columbia Station. Call Joanne White at 440-773-4496 with any questions. (I-11$)
HALF LEASE: Adorable black Morgan gelding, age 21. Quiet, ready to show walk-trot and training level. Great for youth dressage rider, adult taking lessons. Boarded in Welshfield/Burton area with nice indoor. Can use own instructor. $200/month half-lease. Open to doing less than half. Photos & video available. Call or text Mary Ann at 216-314-2899. (I-1$)
SADDLE FOR SALE: Trilogy “Debbie McDonald” short-flap and elite leather. 18”, M/W. Pictures available. Asking $2,475. Call, text or email Regina: 216-390-3702, [email protected]. (I-11) SADDLE FOR SALE: Rembrandt Dressage Saddle. 17.5” seat, adjustable tree. Black, good condition. Recently reflocked, new billets. Picture available. Asking $800. Contact Patti at 440-338-7177 or [email protected] (I-11) SADDLE FOR SALE: Antares Monoflap dressage saddle. Black leather, size 17.5, wide tree. Made in France. Approximately 5 years old. In excellent condition. Includes Antares cover. Asking $2,200. Photos available. Contact Sue Ogrinc. Cell phone: 216-534-4246 or email at [email protected]. (I-11) SADDLE FOR SALE: Albion Platinum Ultima Dressage Saddle. 17.5” seat. Currently this saddle has the wide Genesis Tri-Form tree with interchangeable head fittings for the changing horse. Wonderful saddle for the growing warmblood since it is so adjustable. This saddle is in excellent condition. I purchased it new in 2008. I can email photos. Asking $1,800. Contact [email protected] or 440-669-7052. (I-11)
SADDLE FOR SALE: Albion SLK Ultimate Adjusta, XW tree, low head, 18” seat. Excellent condition, used less than six months. Saddle cover included. Pictures are available. Asking $3,000. Contact Cyndi at 216-870-2472. (I-11) USET-AUTOGRAPHED PRINT: Official poster of 1987 Pan Am Games in Indianapolis, signed by artist Dick Davis, depicting cross-country horse and rider over water jump. Mounted on foam board with glass borderless frame. Signed by 10 dressage, eventing & jumping USET members. Photo and complete details on request. Asking $200. Call or text Mary Ann, 216-314-2899 or email [email protected] (I-1$)
STABLE LISTINGS
Bridlewood Dressage Farm Cheryl Slawter Medina, OH 44256 330-239-1997 Bridlewooddressagefarm.com 2 indoor & 1 outdoor ring, pas-tures ,boarding, lessons, excel-lent care, friendly.
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Apparel and Tack
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In Search Of
Fair Weather Farm Kate Poulin Chagrin Falls, OH 386-624-3968 [email protected] Heated barn/indoor, Grass /all season T/O, stalls cleaned 2X/day. Two outdoors, trails,
Candle Light Farms Noell Sivertsen-Edgell Chesterland, OH 44026 440-376-2117 [email protected] Boarding, lessons, sales, training, leases, indoor/outdoor
Dream On Farm Janet and Mike Boyle Columbia Station, OH 440-376-9298 www.dreamonfarm.com Shows, lessons, boarding, grass pastures, turnout, indoor arena, outdoor hunter/dressage arenas
Kirgis Farm Mantua, OH 330-554-1716 www.kirgisfarm.com Dressage barn, all day turnout, competent staff, large stalls, pastures, safe fencing,, indoor.
KKM Stables Karen Stephens Bellville, OH 419-688-1331 [email protected] www.KKMStables.com Full-Service quality dressage training thru the Levels. Improve balance, strength of horse & rider.
Grand Prix Farm Kelli Flanagan Valley City, OH 44280 330-483-9055 www.grandprixfarm.com Boarding, lessons, schoolmasters available, indoor & outdoor
Ledge Hollow Stable Jeanne & Terry Fashempour 330-239-2587 Medina, OH 44256 www.LedgeHollowStable.com Full care, co-op, turn-out, In-struction, NE Medina County.
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Princeton Ridge Farms, Ltd. Huntsburg, OH 440-463-2428 www.princetonridge.net Quality horse care, boarding, lessons, and sport horse sales in Geauga County. Indoor/outdoor arena, schooling jumps, trails.
Topline Stables at Walden Janeen Langowski-Grava Aurora, OH 44202 330-995-0039 440-666-6182 www.topline-stables.com Boarding, lessons, clinics, sales, training, kids camp. Full care, indoor/outdoor, grass pastures.
Shadow Facs Farm 814-796-6161 www.shadowfacsfarm.com Dressage and combined training, instruction, and sales.
Shade Tree Farm Betsy Rebar-Sell 330-351-1124 [email protected] Full care, indoor & outdoor arenas, trails, turnout, lessons, and training.
Rhythmic Ridge Ranch Debi Smith Lorrain County 440-315-2660 Full care, indoor and lighted outdoor, arenas, matted stalls and heated water buckets.
Rocky River Stables Cleveland Metro Parks Rocky River. OH (216) 267-2525 www.valleyriding.org Boarding, lessons, pony /horse camps, therapeutic riding, in-door & outdoor arena, trails.
Rivendel Farm Bonnie Gray & Dale Lappert- R Dressage Judge Garrettsville, OH www.rivendeldressage.com (330) 527-4683 evening (440) 813-4009 days Board, dressage/eventing. Small, experienced care, 7 day T/O . Indoor/outdoor, trails, jumps.
Pleasant Valley Farm Kris Lanphear Willoughby Hills, OH 440-942-9034 References. Board, grass T/O, trails, lessons, care of special need horses. Natural training.
North Crest Equestrian Center Julie Taylor Avon Lake, OH 44012 (440) 933-4654 www.northcrestequestrian.com
Dressage training & lessons, summer horse camps, birthday parties.
Scenic Run Equestrian Center Novelty, OH www.scenicrun.com Nancy Lewis-Stanton 440 - 567-3057 [email protected] Large airy stalls, fed 4X daily, indoor and outdoor arenas, trails and much more. Ask about boarding discounts.
STABLE LISTINGS, CONTINUED
Rosewood Stables Columbia Station, OH 440-236-8276 [email protected]
Small barn w/indoor arena,/outdoor riding, heated tack room, daily T/O, hay /grain 3x/day, Full or self clean.
Mithra Training Stable Wendy Gruskiewicz Jefferson, OH 440-213-0509 www.mithrastable.com Specializing in Arabian Sport Horses, dressage training, sales & lessons
Woods Edge Stable Anne Houin Burton, OH 44021 216-598-0821 or [email protected] Boarding, lessons, clinics, Indoor/outdoor, arenas, grass pastures, trails.
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Calendar of Events Complete Calendar of Shows, Clinics & More on NODA website: www.nodarider.org.
E-mail [email protected] to have your event added!
(*) Show Scores eligible for 2016 NODA Year-end Awards (*** ) Show Scores elgible for 2017 NODA Year-end Awards
(*) 10/8 NODA Dressage Schooling Show
Chagrin Valley Farms www.nodarider.org
(*) 10/9 NODA Dressage Schooling Show Series
CHAMPIONSHIP Chagrin Valley Farms www.nodarider.org
(*) 10/8-9 Kentucky Dressage Fall Classic I & II Shows
(USEF/USDF Recognized) www.ShowSecretary.com
Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington KY
(***) 11/6 Chagrin Valley Farms Dressage Schooling Show
Chagrin Falls, OH www.ChagrinValleyFarms.com
(***) 11/10-13 US Dressage Finals www.USDressageFinals.com
Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington KY
**11/27 Chagrin Valley Farms Dressage Schooling Show
Chagrin Falls, OH www.ChagrinValleyFarms.com
10/15 NODA Year-End Awards APPLICATION DEADLINE
11/19 NODA Year-End Awards Banquet Celebration Crowne Plaza Hotel, Independence OH
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