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Southeast Virginia Dressage Association
November
Volume 25, Issue 11
2010 Board of Directors
President
Kathy Rowse
757.617.9505
Vice President
Robyn Nunnally
757.284.1106
Secretary
Amanda St. John
Treasurer
Shawn Owen
Schooling Shows
Sarah Miller
Scholarships
Sandy Johnson
Newsletter
Carol Jordan
Membership
Reeta Edmundson
5139 Westerly Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Ways and Means
Julie Spencer
Awards
Carol Gonyo
Clinics and Programs
Renee Hall
804.399.5452
Southeast Virginia Dressage Association
Time To Renew Your Membership
Quick Links...
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VADA Website
United States Dressage Fed
SVDA Schooling Show Entry
Recognized Show Entry
SVDA is a Non-Profit Organization, Member of the Virginia Dressage Association and Group
Member of the United States Dressage Federation.
Junior Programs
Tristin Hardy-Butler
757-615-4975
Webmaster
Wendy Murray
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Thanksgiving Day is a harvest festival celebrated primarily in the United States and
Canada. Thanksgiving is a holiday to express thankfulness, gratitude, and appreciation to
God, family and friends for which all have been blessed of material possessions and
relationships. Traditionally, it has been a time to give thanks for a bountiful harvest. This
holiday has since moved away from its religious roots.[1]
In the United States, Thanksgiving Day falls on the fourth Thursday of November. In
Canada it is celebrated on the second Monday in October.
The precise historical origin of the holiday is disputed. Although Americans commonly
believe that the first Thanksgiving happened in 1621, at Plymouth Plantation, in
Massachusetts, there is strong evidence for earlier celebrations in Canada (1578) and by
Spanish explorers in Florida (1565).
Let us all give Thanks for all we have in our lives.
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2010
SHEL GAFFORD MEMORIAL AWARD
For
EXCELLENCE IN SPORTSMANSHIP
Once again it’s time to honor those within our membership who exhibit the
characteristics of good sportsmanship that were so much a part of Shel’s personality.
Please take a few minutes to read the following nominations and vote on which one
you feel is most deserving of this award. Each Chapter will determine how their votes
will be collected. If you are not sure, contact your Chapter President so that you can
be sure that your vote will count.
SHARON ACKLEY:
It is our honor and privilege to nominate Sharon Ackley for the Shel Gafford Award. An unflagging
supporter of dressage, she has worked tirelessly for years, supporting not only VADAF but VADA as well.
Sharon has served the Fredericksburg chapter as Treasurer for over a decade and is well known as a (VADA)
state representative and overall state volunteer.
In the early years, Sharon and her large contingent of ponies and children, single handedly, filled our
schooling shows. As evidence of her guidance these same children (now adults) are themselves serving in
key volunteer positions at the state and local level.
Quick to pick up the phone, Sharon can recruit new members, solicit donations, plan educational
opportunities, schedule riding clinics, and run a licensed show (often in key management positions) all while
balancing the VADAF checkbook. Being an experienced dressage rider, she knows when it’s time for new
ideas and when revisiting the old perhaps is best.
Members of Region One will recognize her as an essential GAIG volunteer and participants in the BLM’s
know her well. Amazingly, after years of being a rider, coach, Board member, cheerleader, and overall
“general maintenance staff”, Sharon is still happy to take on new responsibilities and is still volunteering. We
truly believe that she epitomizes the spirit of the Shel Gafford Award. Nominated by: Nicky Vogel and
Barbara Snapp
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GARDY BLOEMERS:
I would like to nominate a member of VADA and President of the Charlottesville Chapter – Gardy
Bloemers for the Shel Gafford Award. Gardy, on a daily basis, epitomizes integrity, sense of fairness,
and encouragement to all for our sport. She characterizes and is the perfect example of good
sportsmanship. Her energies, over the years, have been driven to provide and promote dressage
within our community and the community at large. She is compassionate, understanding and
supportive to all she meets in our community. Her general kindness and gentle sweet nature have
helped many of us cope with poorer scores and performances than we would wish for. Gardy is there
to cheer you on and encourage you to keep on reaching.
In short – Gardy is a role model for good sportsmanship. It has been my pleasure to know and
work with her over the last few years. Nominated by: Nancy Lowey
NICKY VOGEL:
I would like to nominate Nicky Vogel for the VADA Shel Gafford Memorial Award for the year
2010. Along with a rigorous teaching schedule, Nicky has served as President of the Fredericksburg
Chapter of VADA for the past three years. Her dedication and leadership has kept the club active and
moving forward. She has a nice way of gathering volunteers for the many tasks that an active chapter
requires.
During her second term, she began the arduous process of acquiring 501-C3 status for the
Chapter. Many volunteer hours went into the planning, phoning and letter writing required to
accomplish the task.
The success of three schooling shows and one licensed two day show this year speaks well of the
drive required to oversee the show committees’ work and be attentive to detail. Nicky has given a
great deal of her time and talents to VADAF.
Nominated by: Barbara Ellis
Please take time to vote!
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SCHOOLING SHOW VOLUNTEER POSITIONS – 2010
Date: November 7
Location: Marturia
Entry Secretary (1): Sandy Johnson
Show Secretary A.M. (1):
Show Secretary P.M. (1):
Ring Transportation to (1): Bettina Strobach
Ring Set up: (4)
Bettina Strobach
Lunches & snacks (1): Susan Forester
Scribe A.M. (1):
Scribe P.M. (1): Susan Forester
Ring Steward A.M. (1):
Ring Steward P.M. (1):
Runner A.M. (1):
Runner P. M. (1):
Ring Take Down (4):
Ring Transportation from (1):
SVDA Rep:
a.m. – Kathy Rowse p.m. - Kathy Rowse
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CANTERBERRY MEADOWS’ HOLIDAY FUN
DRESSAGE SCHOOLING SHOW
Senator Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center - East Field
December 4, 2010 Judge Tristan Hardy-Butler, L (Va)
Closing Date: Nov. 22, 2010 EDCTSA / NCDCTA Recognition #37
2011 USEF & TWH TESTS WILL BE USED
YOU MAY RIDE A MUSICAL FREESTYLE (does not have to be a complete,
finished product) WITHOUT QUALIFYING
***PROVIDED ENOUGH ENTRIES INDOOR ARENA @ EAST FIELD WILL
BE USED*** ***STALLS (DAY & OVERNIGHT) AVAILABLE***
Classes Offered: Walk only, Intro A & B, Training - Second & Above TOC,
Walking Horse Tests, Western Dressage for Novice Riders (walk or intro
tests only), Dressage Seat Equitation, Pas de Deux*, MFS*, Costume Class
*Costumes allowed w/o paying additional costume class fee
Fees: $30/test for Intro and above; $20/test for walk only; Dressage
Equitation - $15, Pas de Deux - $30/test/team, MFS - $20, Costume - $15,
Stalls - $30 (includes required 2 bags shavings), $5.00 late fee, $10 guest
horse fee (coggins required). $2.00/test discount for EDCTSA members
(must provide membership # with entry).
Make check payable to Susan Bothern, 1056 Toba Bowen Rd., Williamston,
NC 27892.
Ribbons: 1st-6th place, Grand Champion & Reserve Champion
for Jr. & Sr. high scores
Times available Thursday PM (12/2) at EDCTSA.org.
General Info:
Entries must be received by closing date. Post marks will be checked.
Management not responsible for late mail. Late entries may be accepted
with $5 late fee. Email entries ([email protected]) will be
accepted but payment must be received by closing date to avoid late fee.
Full refund before closing date. No refund after closing date.
Current negative coggins required. Please submit with entry.
All riders must wear ASTM/SEI certified protective helmets with straps
when mounted -- NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
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All dogs must be on a leash.
2011 USEF rules will apply. Some rules have been exempted. Dress clothes
waived, leg wraps permitted
Concessions on premises.
Management reserves the right to split, combine or cancel classes and add
or substitute judges. All EDCTSA members will be placed for awards
standings in the same class/division. It is your responsibility to provide your
EDCTSA membership #. Management reserves the right to postpone or
reschedule due to inclement weather
Rider: _________________________________________ JR/SR EDCTSA #________
E-mail Address:________________________________________ NCDCTA# ________
Address: _________________________________________ Phone: ______________
Horse:__________________________________________ Horse NCDCTA #________
Test(s)_______________________________________________________________
Total Due (fees listed above) :______________________________________________
All entries are made at rider’s, owner’s and trainer’s own risk. I recognize that horse sports
involve inherent, unavoidable risks and I take full responsibility for myself in consideration
for participation. I agree not to hold Canterberry Meadows, Sen. Bob Martin Eastern
Agricultural Center, EDCTSA, and/or NCDCTA, owners, employees or organizers liable for
injury, loss of life, theft or damage to horses, equipment, spectators or participants.
WARNING! Under NC Law, an equine activity sponsor or equine professional is not liable for
an injury to or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting exclusively from the
inherent risks of equine activities. Chapter 99E of the North Carolina Statutes
SIGNATURE (Parent if minor): _____________________________________________
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Don’t Forget:
Concessions Provided at the SVDA Championship show
Nov 7th at Marturia Farm
By the SVDA Juniors
On the Menu:
Chili
Pasta Salad
Chips, Snacks, Muffins
Water, Gatorade, Soda
Hot Chocolate, Hot Tea, Coffee
Assorted Horse Treats
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Classifieds
Prestiage2000D Dressage Saddle 17/33
17” seat medium wide like new. No stirrups included.
[email protected] Janice 757-635-8023
Schleese “JES Elite” Dressage Saddle
Size - 18”, Color – Black Excellent Condition, X-Soft Seatfoam Option, Custom Made in Canada Comes with Original Paperwork $1900 OBO Please Contact Allison Taylor (757) 630-7289
All categories of the SVDA membership fees have increased by $5.00.
Those new amounts are reflected on the new application form,
attached below:
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Leah Backus 5
Debbie Basta 8
Aimee Batten 8
Tina Bodnar 8
Lisa Bolash 8
Ellen Bouchard 13
Rita Bouchard 9
Melinda Brown 11
Pam Burdette 8
Melisa Chamberlain 12
David Christiansen 20
Patsy Clark 3
Laurie Curtis 4
Selwyn Curtis 4
Eileen Darland 5
Brooke DeCant 7
Madisyn DeCant 7
Sharon DeCant 12
Ashley Drum 3
Kristy Drum 4
Reeta Edmundson 17
Ginger Endreson 6
Kya Endreson 6
Gabrielle Fleming 7
Susan Forester 18
Jennifer Gibbs 4
Ingrid Goldblatt 5
Allan Gonyo 2
Carol Gonyo 25
Janell Gregory 9
Renee Hall 12
Abbi Hancock 2
Karen Hancock 2
Alea Hansinger 4
Tristin Hardy Butler 32
Valerie Harrell 5
Ian Hubbs 4
Betty Johnson 2
Brett Johnson 3
Sandy Johnson 55
Stacey Johnson 22
Robin Jones 19
Carol Jordan 8
Nikki Jordan 4
Becky Kelly 8
Kristen Leonard 8
Marylyn Leonard 9
Anna Lepingwell 2
Ariana Mahek 19
Barbara McArthur 4
Joan McClellan 8
Corinne Meadows 4
Toni Meranda 12
Sarah Miller 65
Janice Mumford 58
Louise Murray 10
Wendy Murray 35
Robyn Nunnally 50
Mike Owen 4
Shawn Owen 24
Sydney Owen 4
Katherine Owens 3
Nancy Pettet 10
Kim Phalon 10
Anita Rees 24
Beth Rippel 8
Diane Rombs 19
Jennifer Rombs 19
John Rombs 19
Tiffany Rombs 19
Danielle Rowland 11
Donna Rowland 28
Kathy Rowse 58
Marianne Rudisill 7
Anna Scriebl 8
Dawn Sherrill 4
Julie Shilling 4
Nancy Slack 8
Allison Spanka 6
Nancy Speisser 12
Julie Spencer 8
Amanda St. John 12
Brenda Stevens 7
Bettina Strobach 14
Allison Taylor 11
Brittany Taylor 4
Jennifer Torres 10
Hannah Whitesell 2
Melody Whitesell 2
Donald Williamson 4
Yolanda Williamson 22
Grace Williams 3
Rebekah Williams 8
Mary Winchell 13
Mike Winchell 11
Volunteer Totals
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In Memory
We would like to take a moment remember Wendy Murray’s horse Gustav and
Beth Rippel’s horse Gunner. Both horses passed away last month.
We are so sorry for your loss.
We need your vote. These are proposed by-law changes (in blue). The changes will pass unless there is a 2/3 vote of the membership voting against the changes. Votes are to be sent to Amanda St. John at [email protected].
Discussed By-Law Changes
Article V: Committees
Section 1. The Chairmen of the following standing committees shall be elected to the Board from the General
Membership, for a term of one (1) year.
Add: One person may be the chairman of more than one committee and if so maintain a single vote.
Article X: Nominations and Elections
Section 3. To be eligible for an office in VADA/SVDA, the nominee must be a senior member in good standing and must
agree to serve in office. The Nominating Committee shall nominate at least one candidate for President, Vice-President,
Secretary, Treasurer and eight (8) Directors. VADA representatives may assume collateral duties on the board.
Add : "Additional positions may be made available at the discretion of the Nominating Committee."
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SVDA Schooling Show, October 24, 2010 @ Sterling Meadows
Judge: Margaret Little, USEF "r"
Rider Horse Points Score Placing
First Level Test 4 Bettina Strobach Silbato __226____ __59.473__ ____3_____
Wendy Murray Judge __230____ __60.526_ ____2_____ Sylvia Benz-
Meseke Fabriana __248____ __65.263__ ____1_____
Third Level Test 3 Sandy Johnson Davignair __281____ __65.348_ ____1_____
First Level Test 2
Joanne Smith Remmi __209____ __58.055_ ____1____
Second Level Test 1 Wendy Murray Judge __216____ __54.842__ ____1_____
First Level Test 3 Sylvia Benz-Meseke Fabriana __220____ ___62.857_ ____1_____
First Level Test 1
Joanne Smith Remmi __182____ __60.666_ ____2_____ Victoria Bryant EA Boogie to the Max __193___ ___64.333_ ____1_____
Second Level Test 3 Sarah Miller Alexander the Great __259____ __60.232__ ____2______
Sarah Miller The Highlander __262____ ___60.93__ ____1_____
Training Level Test 3 Rhonda Bowen SAS Secret Temptation __ 156____ ___62.4__ ____3_____
Melinda Brown Key Largo ___172___ __ 68.8___ ____1_____ Victoria Bryant EA Boogie to the Max ___168___ __ 67.2____ ____2______
Second Level Test 4 Sarah Miller Alexander the Great ___259___ ___60.232__ ____2_____
Sarah Miller The Highlander ___272___ __ 64.761__ ____1_____
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Intro A Tom Fernan EC Nu Image __133____ ___66.5___ ____1______
Brooke DeCant Pocket Change __123___ ___61.5__ ____3_____ Tom Fernan All that Magic __128___ __ 64.0___ ____2______
Training Level Test 4 Rhonda Bowen SAS Secret Temptation __ 157___ ___62.8___ ____2_____
Melinda Brown Key Largo __ 161___ ___64.4___ ____1_____
Margaret Squires PAS Divine Spirit __ 161___ ___64.4__ ____1_____
Intro B
Brooke DeCant Pocket Change __ 131___ __65.5___ ____1_____
Tom Fernan All That Magic __ 127____ __63.5___ ____2_____
Tom Fernan EC Nu Image ___127___ __63.5___ ____3_____
Training Level Test 1
Madisyn Decant Erette __150____ ___65.217_ ____1_____
Jr TOC Training Level Test 2
Margaret Squires PAS Divine Spirit ___181___ __64.642__ ____2_____
Madisyn Decant Erette ___192____ ___68.571_ ____1_____
MSF
Madisyn DeCant Erette ___166____ __69.166__ ____1_____
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Youth Member Spotlight – Ellen Bouchard
Showing info: I’m currently showing at first level on my horse Magi. We’re
working on second level, and hoping to show second level
next year
What is the hardest thing you have had to learn and why? Riding has taught me most about persistence. I was always
very impatient with things, and not willing to keep going if things
got difficult. From riding I learned that if you want to enjoy it and
be successful, you have to keep working at it.
What other interests and hobbies do you enjoy? My favorite hobby is art- mostly painting and drawing. Of course,
my main focus in art is horses.
How have your parents supported your horse addiction? Neither of my parents were ever horse people, so I am very fortunate that they have been so
supportive of my riding. They know how important riding is to me, and as long as I am enjoying
it and working hard they are willing to put horses first. I am especially thankful for everything
my mom has ever done for me, from leading me around on a little pony she knew nothing
about to bringing me to shows and always being there to watch me and help me however she
can.
What’s the thing you most appreciate about your main instructor (and who are they)? My main instructor is Tristin Hardy Butler. What I appreciate most about her is that she gives
you so many opportunities and helps you to live up to your full potential; you never feel limited
as a rider. At the same time, you never feel any sort of pressure to do anything you may not be
ready for or feel uncomfortable with.
What instructors and/or clinicians have you worked with? What is a really neat thing you have learned that you would like to share?
My favorite clinic was a sport psychology clinic with Daniel Stewart. Although it was only a
lecture, I learned a lot about how to control show nerves and be more relaxed and confident.
He gives you many different techniques for staying calm and focused, and you find out on your
own which ones work best for you
What are your goals for this coming year? This year I hope to begin showing at second level and continue to work on schooling through
third- my long term goal is to show through third level and get my bronze medal before I go to
college.
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What are your future goals with horses? I know that I want to continue riding and competing in dressage for as long as I can. Other than
that, the future is a mystery- I have no idea where horses will take me someday.
Do you like dogs or cats better? Why? Or why both? I like all animals equally. I’ve had both dogs and cats, and other types of pets, from goldfish to
reptiles to (of course) horses. Each type of animal comes with its own unique advantages and
disadvantages, and each pet you have is a completely different experience.
How often do you get to ride? Would you like more or is that enough for your current lifestyle? Why?
I usually ride four times per week. It’s enough for me, but I sometimes wish that I wasn’t so
busy so that I could ride all the time.
Do you have a job? Doing what and how often? I don’t have a paying job, but I do work as a volunteer at Equi-Kids therapeutic riding center.
Once a week I help care for the lesson horses by grooming and tacking them, and then I lead
them during lessons. Volunteering is both a fun and a rewarding experience.
Where do you go to school? Favorite subjects or MAJOR? Why? I go to Norfolk Collegiate School. My favorite subject is Biology, which I hope to major in once I
go to college. I love biological sciences mostly because of my love of animals. I’m fascinated
by nature, and always want to learn more about how it works. Ellen has done very well with her
Connemara/Hanoverian Mare “Magi” this year. Highlights are a 72.5% on her First Level Musical
Freestyle at Dressage at Lexington, a 72% at first four at Raleigh, and being on the SVDA
Youth Mixed Division Champion Team. She has previously been actively involved in Pony
Club but has concentrated on furthering her dressage this year. They are qualified for both the
USDF Region 1 and the BLM Championships at first level and first level musical freestyle as
well as the SVDA championships in November. Ellen and her mom Rita are active volunteers
for the club and we appreciate their dedication and membership.
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The World Equestrian Games- By Anna Schriebl
America hosted the 2010 World Equestrian Games
and is the first nation to do so outside of Europe.
The venue was fantastic and the riders were
phenomenal! Watching the warm up was especially
educational. We watched the world's best of the
best work on basics and continually use shoulder-in
in trot and canter to help straighten and supple their
horses. Most warm ups we watched included lots of
shoulder in and transitions within the gates.
There was much discussion regarding the
judging even before the games ended. We stood
next to one of the team's coach during a ride and
they were surprised at the low scores being given
for certain movements. 6s and 7s were the norm
for movements most of us could only hope to ride
that well!
One of the highlights of the trip for me was meeting
Klaus Balkenhol at the airport. What a nice, friendly
man!
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Calendar of Events
SVDA Low Cost Clinic Calendar*
Date Clinician Facility Rider Cost
11/28/10 Kathy Rowse Silverleaf Farm $30
12/4/10 Pati Pierucci Silverleaf Farm $65
12/5/10 Pati Pierucci Princess Anne Farm $65 * check SVDA website for updates as the year progresses
Click Here For Clinic Release
Click Here For Clinic Application
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From the Board of Directors of SVDA
We wish all our Members a Happy
Thanksgiving
And a Wonderfilled Holiday Season.
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