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The CenterlineGREAT AMERICAN/USDF TRAINING 3 CHAMP - O

(C) Horsey, (B) MacDonald

Laura Decesari-Normandeau Faire Well O 72.500% 1

Laura Decesari-Normandeau Mulato XV O 70.682% 2

Karin Cassidy Lencyk En Vogue O 67.159% 3

Mimi Wilson-Junick Escapada O 64.205% 4

GREAT AMERICAN/USDF TRAINING 3 CHAMP - AA

(C) Warren, (B) Whitham

Alyssa Barngrover Dacapriella AA 76.136% 1

Katie Mortensen Titans Beleza AA 72.045% 2

Danny Sal Da Na Windancer M-Iraz +/ AA 70.000% 3

Heather Krebs Wellcome AA 69.318% 4

Meg Osman Dooley Noted AA 67.955% 5

Dawn Winans Qharma AA 67.727% 6

Danny Sal Da Na WinDancer Majeed Mraz AA 67.273%

Jane Beebe Habian AA 67.045%

Catherine Carlson Reminiscence AA 66.932%

Tania Radda Teodoro III AA 65.568%

Tammy Webb Damiani AA 65.568%

Katherine Johnson Quintana Roo CR AA 64.318%

Allen Kalchik Arcola AA 63.977%

Michele Mooney Don Viamo AA 63.750%

Andrew James Gilbriar Alamo AA 63.409%

Melisa Sannes Prince Caspian AA 62.614%

Linda Thompson Cazador RHR AA 62.614%

Krystal Cottrell Tragumna AA 61.818%

Rebecca Lindy Queen Lateephah AA 60.341%

GREAT AMERICAN/USDF SECOND 3 CHAMP - O

(C) Warren, (B) Whitham

Cyndi Jackson Rosa Fina O 68.963% 1

Verena Hill In DAire O 68.902% 2

Christina Rudman Hs Varado O 66.159% 3

Stacy Williams Frisco Bay O 58.537% 4

GREAT AMERICAN/USDF SECOND 3 CHAMP - AA


Kate Shoemaker Dachstein AA 69.146% 1

Margaret Kurbat Solana AA 65.671% 2

Theresa Hunt Carmen AA 65.610% 3

Kendall Utter Fashion AA 65.427% 4

Lynn Boice Dario AA 62.805% 5

Jodi Reynolds CJA Debbonheir AA 62.683% 6

Catalina Sherwood Razmitaz AA 61.585%

Marji McFadden Bacioni AA 60.610%

Pamela Farthing Miss Pakuna AA 59.634%

GREAT AMERICAN/USDF PRIX ST GEORGES CHAMP - O


Kim Yacobucci Dona Rosa O 68.882% 1

Kailee Surplus Santiago SF O 64.737% 2

Paula Paglia Samaritano IX O 64.539% 3

Cyndi Jackson Risky Business O 62.961% 4

GREAT AMERICAN/USDF PRIX ST GEORGES CHAMP - AA


Erin Mchenry Bailando AA 66.579% 1

Susan Leutwyler Aragorn AA 65.132% 2

Michelle Stark-Goss Prophecy AA 63.289% 3

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BOARDPresident: ----------------------------- Sue Leutwyler ----------------------------------- [email protected] VP: --------------------------------- Kathy Smith ----------------------------------- [email protected] VP: -------------------------------- Lara Bowles ----------------------------------- [email protected]: ---------------------------- Cindy Hitchcock ---------------------------------- [email protected]: ---------------------------- Cynthia Ganem ---------------------------------- [email protected] of Records: ----------------Cynthia Ganem ----------------------------------- [email protected] Bilodeau -------------------- [email protected] Combs ------------------------ [email protected] Drake ---------------------------- [email protected] Lindsten ------------------------ [email protected] Pribble ----------------------------- [email protected] Polydoros ------------------------ [email protected]

COMMITTEESAwards: ---------------------------- Kim PribbleCenterline Editor: --------------- Sue LeutwylerCommunications: ---------------- Sue LeutwylerEducation: -------------------------- Sarah LindstenFinance: ---------------------------- Cynthia GanemFundraising: ---------------------- Pam PolydorosFuturity: Janet Solanik --------- [email protected]: -------------------------- Sue LeutwylerJuniors/Young Riders: --------- Bobbie Lynn McKee -------------------------------- [email protected]: --------------------- Michell CombsNominating: ---------------------- TBAScholarship: Ann Damiano ---- [email protected] Shows: ------------ Kathy Smith

Scores Compilation: ------------ Sue Leutwyler

NACPresident: ------------------------- Jerri Wilhite-Harms Vice President: ------------------ Kirsten KuzmanicTreasurer: ------------------------- Sue CramptonSecretary: ------------------------- Jacki McKinney-Rodriguez Directors: Jack Tismeer, Sondra Wilkening, Maren Cochran, Debbie Lindley, Emily Dolan, Debbie Carson, Joyce Cecchini, Carol Lands

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USDF Region 5 Websitewww.usdfregion5.org

REGION 5 DIRECTORS MESSAGE

Another great competition year has passed for USDF and we have wrapped up the Great American/USDF Region 5 Championships in Scottsdale, Arizona. Im very sorry I wasnt able to attend this year due to family commitments but the classes looked quite large and there was great representation from all over our region. Many many thanks to the great show management team and the wonderful volunteers of the Arizona Dressage Association and other volunteers from all over the Region who pitched in to help at the show. Thanks to everyone for joining in for a fantastic show.

The 2016 Great American/USDF Region 5 Championships will be September 15-18, 2016 at the Stanley Park Fairgrounds in Estes Park, Colorado. The Rocky Mountain Dressage Society will be our host and were looking forward to another great year. Were hoping for some new and diverse bids for the 2017 championships. Id love to hear from any interested parties as soon as possible so I can get you a list of the information were going to need for those bids. All Regional Championships still must be held by mid-October since the winners of the Adult Amateur and Open divisions will continue to feed into the Nationals Championships. We will know hopefully by the USDF Convention if we will be seeing the National Championships rotate to a new venue for 2017. The National Championships keep growing and its great to see so many folks from the Region 5 Championships planning to attend the Nationals.

The USDF convention is just around the corner and its time to book your hotel rooms, airfare and register for the convention and symposium if you havent done so already! Its Vegas Baby! December 2nd-5th. Information and registration forms for the Convention and Symposium are available at www.usdf.org/Convention/. If youre coming to the awards dinner, let me know and well save room for you at our Region 5 tables!

A reminder that your Participating Member Delegates to the USDF Convention for 2015 are Eva-Maria


Adolphi, Joan Clay, Rusty Cook, Scarlett Fahrenson and Susan Leutwyler. Please contact them or myself if you have any concerns regarding items listed on the BOG agenda or anything you would like to have brought forward at the 2 Regional meetings during the convention.

Till next month!

Heather PetersenRegion 5 Director


2016 Arizona Dressage Show Calendar

SHOW LEVEL SHOW DATE CLOSING DATE JUDGES

ADA Octobergest & GAIG/USDF Regional ChampionshipsWestworld - Scottsdale

4 October 16-18, 2015 N/A N/A

TDC Fall Festival I & II & & AZ State ChampionshipsTucson Pima County Fairgrounds

3 November 21-22, 2015 November 3, 2015 Sue Curry Shaffer, S, Santa Rosa, CA;Barbara Ebner, S, Howell, NY; Melonie Kessler, S, Moorpark, CA

TDC Winter Heat I & II Tucson Pima County Fairgrounds

3 January 23-24, 2016 January 4, 2016 Debbie Riehl-Rodriguez, S, Arvada, CO; Dolly Hannon, S, Arvada, CO

ADA Fun in February Litchfield Park Dale Creek Equestrian Village

1 February 14, 2016 January 13, 2016 TBD

TDC March Madness I & II Tucson Pima County Fairgrounds

3 March 19-20, 2016 February 29, 2016 Sue Mandas, S, Dayton, OH; Jennifer Roth S, Rutherfordton, NC

ADA Spring Celebration Scottsdale -- WestWorld

3 April 2-3, 2016 March 3, 2016 Sandy Hotz S, Lois Yukins S, David Schmutz S

Coconino Dressage Show Flagstaff Fort Tuthill County Park

2 May 28-29, 2016 April 27, 2016 Dorie Vlatten-Schmitz S, San Tan Valley, AZ, TBA

ADA Mountain Air & Dressage in the Pines Flagstaff Fort Tuthill County Park

2 August 13-14, 2016 July 21, 2016 TBD

ADA Fall Fiesta & & AZ State ChampionshipsScottsdale -- WestWorld

3 November 5-6, 2016 October 6, 2016 Cindy Canace S, Fran Dearing S. Dinah Babcock S, Marilyn Payne S

TDC Fall Festival I & II Tucson Pima County Fairgrounds

3 November 19-20, 2016 November 1, 2016 Sue Malone-Casey, S, Highland Village, TX; Sarah Geikie, S, Lebanon, CT

PLEASE CONTACT THE UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION (USEF) DIRECTLY FOR THEIR MEMBERSHIP/RECORDING REQUIREMENTS

AZ State Championships (Rider)(Also requires anAZ Horse Nomination form)

ADA Year End Awards (Owner & Rider) ADA

ADA, TDC or Cochise

ADA, TDC or Cochise

ADA, TDC or Cochise

ADA, TDC or Cochise


ARIZONA DRESSAGE ASSOCIATIONRegular Meeting

October, 2015 Draft Minutes www.azdressage.org

THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:30 P.M.

1. Directors Present: Kathy Smith, Cindy Hitchcock, Lara Bowles, Pam Polydoros, Kim Pribble, Heather Bilodeau, Cynthia Ganem, Betty Drake, Sarah Lindsten,

2. Directors/Alternate Directors Absent: Sue Leutwyler, Michell Combs.

3. Guests: None

4. Secretarys Report MOTION: Betty Drake moved to accept the Secretarys report as printed in the Centerline and posted on the web. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried.

5. Treasurers and Finance Report September, 2015: Operating Acct - $66,682.81; Reserve Accounts to cover catastrophic show/equipment loss fall $12,131.24 short of the reserve goal; Credit Card Acct. - $2,285.51; Pantano CD - $11,435.82. MOTION: Lara Bowles moved to approve the Treasurers Report as presented. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried.

6. Recognized Shows (1st VP) Volunteers still needed for Regional and Octoberfest shows. Photography backdrop discussion. Kim Pribble will bring and organize most of the decorations for the backdrop.

7. Schooling Shows (2nd VP) Spirit costumes (attire) will be allowed for the October 31st show. Lara Bowles will donate a Spirit award for best costume worn in the spirit of Halloween. Michell Combs will judge the show.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:

8. Volunteer Committee Volunteer lounge will be provided at the show. Still in need of volunteers for Regionals and Octoberfest.

9. Vendor Committee Sixteen vendors are signed up for the October show.

10. Fundraising Committee Sponsorships discussed. A silent auction will be held at the show. Pam Polydoros will make up the bid sheets for the silent auction.

11. Awards Committee Prizes will be organized by Kim Pribble, Kendall Brookhart and Alyssa Barngrover. Alyssa Barngrover will work the awards table at the show.

12. Equipment Committee Cynthia Ganem will organize and order the tablecloths from Carolyn Haskell, for all the tables at the show.

Announcement of Next Meeting Regular Meeting of November 9, 2015, at the home of Sarah Lindsten at 6:30 p.m.

Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. MOTION: Lara Bowles moved to adjourn the meeting. VOTE: Unanimous. RESULT: Motion Carried.


ADA Northern Arizona Chapterwww.nacofada.org

SHOW JITTERS?

RELAX THE RIDER ... RELAX THE HORSE

Horses can sense nervousness and tension and it willaffect their performance. Reflexology is the practice of applying pressure to the feet and hands to reduce tension and induce deep relaxation sending signals that balance the nervous system and release endor-phins, reducing pain and stress.

Sessions available in home or at the show.

Point of Interest TherapyCertified ReflexologistDiana Seaton, [email protected]

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2015 Adequan/USDF Annual Convention

December 2-5, 2015Rio All-Suite Hotel &

Casino Registration is now

available! USDF hopes to see you

there.

Arizona Dressage Asociation Mission Statement: The Arizona Dressage Association is a not-for-profit organization whose goal is to promote the advancement of classical dressage through educational opportunities and programs, and the rigorous evaluations received at recognized and schooling dressage shows.


Inspiring Through The Levels Symposium

By Michell CombsA fun group of Arizona dressage enthusiasts

attended a Through The Dressage Levels symposium with Charlote DuJardin October 3-4, 2015 at the lovely Devonwood Equestrian center near Portland, Oregon.

Charlotte DuJardin, who I assume needs no introduction but if so, resides in Great Britain. She has the current Worlds Record scores in the dressage rankings for Grand Prix, Grand Prix Special and Grand Prix Freestyle. She is ranked number one in the FEI World Individual Dressage Ranking. She was the 2014 Individual World Champion at Grand Prix Special and Freestyle at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games and she is the 2012 Olympic Gold medal individual and team winner. Now she is preparing for the upcoming Olympics in Rio. Charlotte specializes in training dressage horses from the very beginning to grand prix.

Charlotte shared a lot of personal stories about her experiences leading up to her current superstar status. She didnt come from a wealthy background but she was lucky to have access to horses from a young age. She trained advanced dressage movements on her Thoroughbred when she was just 11 or 12 years old. Charlotte had some instruction and eventually she landed a job as a groom for another British Olympian named Carl Hessler. A short time into her employment, Charlotte saw that Carl was trying to sell a difficult and hot horse. Charlotte, who was a nobody back then, begged Carl

with Charlotte DuJardin

AZ Riders Jill Graf and Tammy Callahan

Michell Combs and Charlotte DuJardin


not to sell him and to let her ride the horse. Eventually Carl agreed.

The horse, Valegro, is the amazing talent that has taken Charlotte to an unbelievable riding career. Charlotte shared that there were many nay-sayers in her life. These people told her many negative things including that she was just an amateur rider and not worthy of such opportunities. However, Charlottes perfectionist attitude and courage persevered. She says the hardest part of being at the level that she is at today is dealing with media and fan expectations. She feels the pressure to always have the perfect ride but she also knows that every person and horse has good and bad days.

The symposium had about 1800 audience members. We had the privilege to learn about Charlottes training program as she applied her program to the symposiums horse and rider combinations. She provided a lot of specific instruction and training exercises to improve each horse, who ranged from 4 years old to 20 years old and through all levels of training under saddle. The common theme was to always keep the horse in front of the riders leg and for the rider to not get stuck in one rhythm. Charlotte was very adamant that each rider be brave and be correct. If a rider rode a bad transition, she had them do it again. If the rider didnt ride a corner correctly, the rider had to do it again. If the rider was not clear in making the horse go forward from the leg she told them to KICK and go for the yeehaw! Charlotte said she wasnt fond of using a whip except to train the flying change or the advanced dressage movements piaffe and passage. She believes the riders leg must be the aid to make the horse go forward. She also was direct about not punishing a horse for a mistake, but to keep riding forward. She told the riders, Dont make a thing of it, or the horse will be tense. Charlotte says when she rides horses she bends, straightens, stretches and collects. She says her goal in riding is to give my horse as much confidence as possible.

There are many write-ups of the clinic that Ive seen posted on our various Facebook pages. They describe the training philosophy and methods quite well. If you need access to any of them, let me know.

It was a wonderful experience to learn from Charlotte DuJardin. Shes such a down-to-earth person. At the symposium, Charlotte was clear, understandable and exhibited a fun sense of humor. Now armed with pages and pages of notes with helpful exercises, training tips and explanations, Im eager to get started on revising my project horses training plan.

[email protected]


Arizona Dressage Asociation Mission Statement: The Arizona Dressage Association is a not-for-profit organization whose goal is to promote the advancement of classical dressage through educational opportunities and programs, and the rigorous evaluations received at recognized and schooling dressage shows.


Show Results (cont)GAIG/USDF Regional championships &

ada Octoberfest Dressage showsGREAT AMERICAN/USDF PRIX ST GEORGES CHAMP - AA (CONT)


Sarah Lindsten Raoul AA 63.224% 4

Heather Brady Don Milenium AA 60.461% 5

GREAT AM/USDF INTERMEDIARE II AA CHAMP


Lucy Ziurys Sylvano AA 62.171% 1

GREAT AMERICAN/USDF TRAINING 3 CHAMP JR/YR

(C) MacDonald, (B) Warren

Gabrielle Spirk Chi JR/YR 69.545% 1

Jamie Deconcini Miss Maisy Mae JR/YR 67.386% 2

Katherine Nayak Willow JR/YR 65.682% 3

Eden Thomas Mr Hobbs JR/YR 65.455% 4

Alexandra Super Alexa Bella JR/YR 62.727% 5

Selbi Shenold Rusty JR/YR 62.273% 6

Talia DeBrigida Elysium JR/YR 58.523% 7

GREAT AMERICAN/USDF FIRST 3 CHAMP - O (

C) Carlson, (B) Whitham

Glenda Needles Douglas VL O 71.618% 1

Paula Paglia Slipstream O 69.926% 2

Simone Ahern Deven CR O 68.897% 3


Laura Decesari-Normandeau Shiners BuckarooO 67.132% 5

Beverly Rogers Etoile O 65.956% 6

Jaimie Ringger Chancellor O 63.824% 7

GREAT AMERICAN/USDF FIRST 3 CHAMP - AA


Kate Shoemaker Dachstein AA 71.544% 1

Catalina Sherwood Razmitaz AA 71.029% 2


Amy Roth Revanche AA 69.926% 4


Kelly Horton Roxstar WF AA 67.574% 6

Barbara Duzan El Tigre D Oro AA 67.574% 7

Pamela Farthing Miss Pakuna AA 66.691% 8

Danny Sal Da Na Windancer M-Iraz +/ AA 66.471%

Lyn Tyler Princess Czarina AA 65.809%

Susan Arbuckle Dash Of Pepper AA 65.221%

Melisa Sannes Prince Caspian AA 65.074%

Allison Donnell FHF Kristian AA 64.926%

Lindsay Naas Roy-Els Belle of the Ball AA 64.853%

Reagan Leach Duplicor AA 64.118%

Meredith Peabody My-T AA 64.044%

Jaime Pollack I Wont Kiss N Tell AA 63.897%

Jayne Shelly Dona Valentina AA 63.162%

Martha Brown Winston AA 62.279%


Marcy Blacker Aul Amira AA 59.191%

GREAT AMERICAN/USDF SECOND 3 CHAMP - JR/YR


Sarah Dauz Voltaire JR/YR 64.146% 1

GREAT AMERICAN/USDF THIRD 3 CHAMP - O

(C) Carlson, (B) Whitham

Cyndi Jackson Romantic Man O 71.090% 1

Ashleigh Luca-Tyson Wellknown O 70.769% 2

Ashleigh Luca-Tyson Sans Soucis K O 69.679% 3

Allen Swafford Fiderstep Hw O 67.500% 4

Jennifer Parker Pavan O 66.667% 5

Shannon Dahmer The King Of Rock N Roll O 66.346% 6

Kristy Doty Fandango Gsf O 65.064% 7

Kailee Surplus El Da Vinci O 64.487% 8

Beverly Rogers Rianna O 64.231%

Kristy Doty Peter Pan O 58.141%

Nathalie Eikel-Baughman Sig the Flying Dutchman O 52.115%

GREAT AMERICAN/USDF THIRD 3 CHAMP - AA



Carol DeGirolamo Up Tempo AA 64.038% 2

Margie Cochrane Dresden AA 63.974% 3

Kara Finnegan Talara AA 63.013% 4

Mary Ann Miller V.I.P. AA 62.628% 5

Jennifer Kimmell Red Hawks Harmony AA 59.936% 6

Heather Krebs Tova JN AA 59.167% 7

GREAT AMERICAN/USDF FOURTH 3 CHAMP - JR/YR


Breeanon Ramey Fantasia JR/YR 62.222% 1

GREAT AMERICAN/USDF GRAND PRIX CHAMP - O


Susan Schneider Wagner de Bonce O 56.300% 1

GREAT AMERICAN/USDF FIRST 3 CHAMP - JR/YR

(C) Carlson, (B) Horsey




Ivana Gilcreest New Yorks Finest JR/YR 63.529% 4

Gabrielle Spirk Chi JR/YR 62.279% 5


GREAT AMERICAN/USDF THIRD 3 CHAMP - JR/YR





ada Octoberfest Dressage showsGREAT AMERICAN/USDF FOURTH 3 CHAMP - O

(C) Whitham, (B) Warren


Kailee Surplus Santiago SF O 64.722% 2

GREAT AM/USDF FOURTH LEVEL TEST 3 CHAMP AA


Andria Allen Don Rubin AA 68.389% 1

Holly Dietz Daxia AA 59.780% 2

Lynn McKinney Plato En Rouge AA 58.722% 3

GREAT AMERICAN/USDF INTERMEDIARE I CHAMP - O



Kim Yacobucci Dona Rosa O 66.513% 2

Layne Sandercott Rolex Tyme O 64.211% 3

GREAT AMERICAN/USDF INTERMEDIARE I CHAMP - AA


Heather Brady Don Milenium AA 62.171% 1

Erin Mchenry Bailando AA 59.079% 2

GREAT AM/USDF FREESTYLE CHAMP FIRST LEVEL O


Lindsay Naas Roy-Els Belle of the Ball AA 64.833% 1


GREAT AM/USDF FREESTYLE CHAMP SECOND LVL O


Kendall Brookhart Donna Stella AA 61.587% 2


GREAT AMERICAN/USDF3RD LVL FREESTYLE CHAMP-O


Shannon Dahmer The King Of Rock N Roll O 67.083% 1

GREAT AMERICAN/USDF 4TH LVL FREESTYLE CHAMP



GREAT AM/USDF FEI FREESTYLE INTERMEDIARE I



Shannon Dahmer Lakota Lace O 69.313% 2

USDF DRESSAGE SEAT MEDAL SEMI FINAL 13/UNDER




USDF DRESSAGE EQUIT MEDAL SEMI 14 -18



Kenzie Riddell Angel JR/YR 74.000% 2

TRAINING LEVEL TEST 1

(C) Whitham,

Kari Kelsey Harmonys Riddler AA 63.478% 1

Francine Garrigus Time Out AA 60.870% 2

Bobbie Lynn Mckee Flamenco O 67.174% 1


(C) Carlson,





Selbi Shenold Rusty JR/YR 63.636% 3



Verena Hill Eathan M O 70.227% 2


Juan Lopez Torres TAlly - O O 68.182% 4

TRAINING LEVEL TEST OF CHOICE

(C) Whitham,




FIRST LEVEL TEST 1

(C) Warren,


Ann-Marie Crookham Myst of Elysium AA 65.370% 2


Susan Crampton Quiet Storm AA 61.481% 4

Kristie Rogers Flynn Noir AA 58.333% 5

Michele Mooney Don Viamo AA 57.778% 6

Kim Yacobucci Emerald B O 73.704% 1

Ellen Van Gastel Follow Me O 70.370% 2

Missy Gilliland Rio Baloos Melody O 69.815% 3

FIRST LEVEL TEST 3

(C) Carlson,


Jayne Shelly Dona Valentina AA 66.618% 2


Kelly Horton Roxstar WF AA 63.382% 4

Meredith Peabody My-T AA 63.235% 5

Marcy Blacker Aul Amira AA 63.088% 6



Catherine Carlson Reminiscence AA 60.294%

Reagan Leach Duplicor AA 59.265%

Cathy Lee Jones Freedom To Run AA 59.118%



ada Octoberfest Dressage shows Carolyn Haskell Fiona AA 58.382%

Jaime Pollack I Wont Kiss N Tell AA 52.353%

Amanda Southerly Shiloh JR/YR 66.324% 1






Jaimie Ringger Chancellor O 69.853% 2

Glenda Needles Douglas VL O 68.824% 3

Beverly Rogers Etoile O 67.500% 4

Laura Decesari-Normandeau Shiners Buckaroo O 66.912% 5

Simone Ahern Butterfly Kisses O 61.765% 6

FIRST LEVEL TEST OF CHOICE

(C) Whitham,

Amy Jackson Bristol AA 63.382% 1

Jaime Pollack I Wont Kiss N Tell AA 60.294% 2


Carolyn Haskell Fiona AA 57.188% 4

Cathy Lee Jones Freedom To Run AA 54.531% 5


Hannah Dixon Pimlico JR/YR 58.281% 2

Bobbie Lynn Mckee Myst of Elysium O 66.296% 1

Trisha Muller Fuerstin Fenora O 56.719% 2

SECOND LEVEL TEST 1

(C) Horsey,

Martha Brown Winston AA 55.606% 1



Gabrielle Delmer No More Drama O 56.818% 1

SECOND LEVEL TEST 3

(C) Warren,





THIRD LEVEL TEST 1

(C) Warren,

Jeanette Lundgren Zanzybar AA 66.061% 1


Shelene Taylor Brioso AA 56.212% 3

Brianna Boone Roxanne JR/YR 57.424% 1


THIRD LEVEL TEST 3

(C) Carlson,

Mary Ann Miller V.I.P. AA 65.256% 1



Margie Cochrane Dresden AA 64.103% 4


Sherri Sorenson Reilly AA 58.718% 6

Shelene Taylor Brioso AA 52.308%


Ashleigh Luca-Tyson Sans Soucis K O 76.795% 1

Glenda Needles Odysseus O 74.615% 2

Beverly Rogers Rianna O 69.744% 3

Ashleigh Luca-Tyson Wellknown O 69.359% 4

Kristy Doty Peter Pan O 67.821% 5


Victoria Fedri Lance A lot O 66.282%

Kailee Surplus El Da Vinci O 64.744%

THIRD LEVEL TEST OF CHOICE

(C) Whitham,


FOURTH LEVEL TEST 1

(C) Whitham,



FOURTH LEVEL TEST 3

(C) Horsey,

Andria Allen Don Rubin AA 68.556% 1



FOURTH LEVEL TEST OF CHOICE

(C) Warren,

Ulrike Rehberg-Sparks Flash K O 61.944% 1

PRIX ST GEORGES


Heather Brady Bella A AA 62.303% 1

Natalie Collins Lazeo AA 53.684% 2

Trisha Muller Gunsmoke O 59.408% 1

INTERMEDIARE 1


Shannon Dahmer Lakota Lace O 68.947% 1


Allen Swafford BiCampeao HM O 60.066% 3

GRAND PRIX


Ashleigh Luca-Tyson Uniek O 63.550% 1

Lyssa ORiley Rebel Rockstar O 46.600% 2

USDF MUSICAL FREESTYLE TEST OF CHOICE






ada Octoberfest Dressage shows Kendall Brookhart Donna Stella AA 58.250% 1

USDF INTRODUCTORY TEST A

(C) Warren,

Devon Baumback Florian AA 66.563% 1

Anne Krejci Jewel ISF O 54.688% 2

FEI PARA DRESSAGE TOC

(C) Warren,

Kate Shoemaker Solitaer 40 AA 66.184% 1


(C) Horsey,

Rebecca Lindy Queen Lateephah AA 73.654% 1


Kari Kelsey Harmonys Riddler AA 60.392% 3

Carolann Bartels Batino AA 60.192% 4

Jill Graf Pipers Stewart AA 52.885% 5

Verena Hill Eathan M O 78.077% 1




(C) Horsey,

Christie Jones Claudio AA 74.545% 1




Linda Thompson Cazador RHR AA 59.318% 5

Carolyn Haskell Fiona AA 57.045% 6



Ellen Van Gastel Follow Me O 66.364% 1


Kailee Surplus Isabella Valentine O 63.182% 3

Mimi Wilson-Junick Escapada O 62.727% 4


(C) Horsey,





Kali Riddell Just Gabe JR/YR 57.174% 2


Karen Carns Gibson O 61.731% 2

FIRST LEVEL TEST 2

(C) Horsey,




Catherine Carlson Reminiscence AA 60.469% 4





Lauren Cox Loukas O 64.063% 2

FIRST LEVEL TEST 3

(C) Warren,




Tammy Webb Damiani AA 66.471% 4

Melisa Sannes Prince Caspian AA 65.000% 5

Catherine Carlson Reminiscence AA 64.412% 6

Amy Jackson Bristol AA 63.382%


Joann Delaney Rolando AA 55.882%









(C) MacDonald,




Joann Delaney Rolando AA 64.412% 4

Krystal Cottrell Tragumna AA 62.778% 5

Jane Beebe Habian AA 62.407% 6


Susan Crampton Quiet Storm AA 60.556%



SECOND LEVEL TEST 2

(C) Carlson,


SECOND LEVEL TEST 3

(C) Horsey,


Lauren Durham Pro A Resolute AA 59.756% 2



Verena Hill In DAire O 65.000% 3



ada Octoberfest Dressage shows

SECOND LEVEL TEST OF CHOICE

(C) Horsey,

Meredith Peabody My-T AA 57.121% 1

Christina Rudman Hs Varado O 61.951% 1

Simone Ahern Butterfly Kisses O 61.212% 2

THIRD LEVEL TEST 3

(C) Horsey,



Shelene Taylor Brioso AA 53.333% 3


THIRD LEVEL TEST OF CHOICE

(C) Horsey,

Kelly Vinger Diego De La Vega AA 71.667% 1


Marji McFadden Bacioni AA 69.091% 3

Susan Crinnian Titan AA 62.424% 4




FOURTH LEVEL TEST 2

(C) Carlson,


FOURTH LEVEL TEST 3

(C) MacDonald,

Wendy McLaughlin Sterling AA 64.222% 1

Holly Dietz Daxia AA 56.444% 2


(C) Warren,

Tracey Krajenke Stellar Hit O 62.432% 1

Prix St Georges

(C) MacDonald,

Michelle Stark-Goss Prophecy AA 66.184% 1


Sarah Lindsten Raoul AA 63.947% 3

Heather Brady Bella A AA 61.842% 4

Tamara George Brendan Braveheart AA 54.868% 5

Natalie Collins Lazeo AA 54.211% 6


INTERMEDIARE I




Mary Jane Parmentier Bennigan O 56.118% 3

GRAND PRIX


Lucy Ziurys Sylvano AA 53.500% 1






Kendall Brookhart Donna Stella AA 53.783% 4


USDF INTRODUCTORY TEST B

(C) Horsey,


INTRODUCTORY LEVEL TEST C

(C) Warren,

Mandie Anderson Siobhan AA 51.500% 1

Kali Riddell Just Gabe JR/YR 56.000% 1


(C) Carlson,





Isabelle Tillman Just Gabe JR/YR 59.565% 2


(C) MacDonald,

Christie Jones Claudio AA 68.409% 1



Linda Thompson Cazador RHR AA 62.955% 4


Kailee Surplus Isabella Valentine O 66.136% 1



(C) MacDonald,


Isabelle Tillman Just Gabe JR/YR 55.217% 1

FIRST LEVEL TEST 1

(C) MacDonald,


Krystal Cottrell Tragumna AA 61.667% 2







ada Octoberfest Dressage showsFIRST LEVEL TEST 3

(C) Horsey,




Tammy Webb Damiani AA 64.559% 4

Joann Delaney Rolando AA 58.971% 5





Cathy Lee Jones Freedom To Run AA 54.706%

Jayne Shelly Dona Valentina AA 53.088%



Paula Paglia Fuerstin Fenora O 69.853% 2




(C) Carlson,

Jaime Pollack I Wont Kiss N Tell AA 62.647% 1

Rachel Evans Shiloh AA 62.344% 2

Jane Beebe Habian AA 62.222% 3

Cathy Lee Jones Freedom To Run AA 58.125% 4


SECOND LEVEL TEST 1

(C) MacDonald,

Allison Donnell FHF Kristian AA 65.152% 1



SECOND LEVEL TEST 3

(C) Carlson,








SECOND LEVEL TEST OF CHOICE


Amy Jackson Bristol AA 60.192% 1

THIRD LEVEL TEST 1

(C) MacDonald,

Kelly Vinger Diego De La Vega AA 71.061% 1

Kate Shoemaker Solitaer 40 AA 68.788% 2



Marji McFadden Bacioni AA 64.545% 5


Lauren Durham Pro A Resolute AA 60.606%

Shelene Taylor Brioso AA 56.515%


THIRD LEVEL TEST 3

(C) MacDonald,




Joyce Bradley Lance A lot AA 61.282% 4


Beverly Rogers Rianna O 69.487% 1


FOURH LEVEL TEST 1

(C) Horsey,

Kara Finnegan Talara AA 67.568% 1

Christie Jones Pacific Patina AA 54.054% 2



Tracey Krajenke Stellar Hit O 59.324% 3

FOURTH LEVEL TEST 3

(C) Carlson,

Wendy McLaughlin Sterling AA 63.111% 1


(C) MacDonald,


PRIX ST GEORGES



Tamara George Brendan Braveheart AA 57.632% 2


INTERMEDIARE I


Allen Swafford BiCampeao HM O 66.184% 1


Mary Jane Parmentier Bennigan O 56.711% 3

GRAND PRIX


Ashleigh Luca-Tyson Uniek O 61.500% 1






Equus Dressage has had a VERY busy couple of months! In September we went to the Andalusian World cup in Las Vegas and everyone was very successful! El Samaritano was put on the map with well presented rides. Sandy Luebbe debuted her stallion

Gabito and took home top placings including Top Five awards. This was also Sandys first Dressage show! Kathleen Downie and her stallion Poblano Mor were Reserve Champions in the Suitability class and won training level classes plus Top Five!. Tania Radda was successful at first level with top placings and her horse Teodoro lll debuted at Second level with a 65% with Tracey Krajenke. Paula Paglia showed El Samaritanos Samaritano lX and was Reserve FEI horse. Most of us rode in the Dressage Hack classes and had a blast! South Point is a superb venue and we NEED to have shows there!

The Jan Ebeling clinic was a huge success, and we cannot wait to have him back in November. The dates have changed to November 15-16. Audit fee is $20. Info on the ADA calendar.

We at El Samaritano wish to welcome our newest trainer and team mate Miguel Undabarrena to the facility. So excited to have him!

We wish to welcome our new equine friends Baltic Idun a double diploma SWB mare owned by Kathleen Downie, Ilustre and Grand Prix PRE Stallion owned by Sandy Luebbe and Phil Merrill to arrive from Spain early November , Novio a coming two year old PRE colt that was purchased by Sandy Luebbe in Las Vegas at the World show and Jajan a PRE Prix St. George gelding owned by Tami George.

Congratulations to Lindsay Naas and Roy-Els Belle of the Ball on TWO World Championships at First and Second Level in Oklahoma. They do it again and moved up a level. Great job!

Christie Jones and her beautiful gelding Claudio rock the 2015 Nutrena USEA American Eventing Championships in Texas! They were third in the Adult Amateur Novice Division and first in the Team Championships! There were 33 in the novice and 7 teams! Awesome job!

Congratulations to Tania Radda and Teodore lll on their USDF year end awards. They were All Breed Award Champions at Training Level (IALHA Purebred), Reserve Champions for the Vintage Cup (IALHA Purebred), and third at First Level (IALHA Purebred) It just keeps coming for these two!

Lindsay Naas and her powerhouse mare also won awards with USDF. Reserve Champions at First Level/Morgan horse, Reserve Champions at First Level Freestyle/Morgan horse, and fifth place in Open First level Lindsay Naas/Tracey Krajenke. Another great team!

Congratulations to ALL the competitors and winners at the Regional Championships! It was a great show (except for the Haboob!) with a super turn out! Lindsay Naas and Roy-Els Belle of the Ball were Regional Champions for the Freestyle and won other Freestyles at the show. Christie Jones and Claudio won classes with scores up to 74% plus, Tania Radda and Teodoro lll were in

HUGE Regional classes and were in the middle of the pack with tough competition, Tami George improved her PSG scores with her Brendan Braveheart with only three shows under her belt with him. Everyone did a great job and continues to improve!

Looking forward to the State Championships and the new competition year! Good luck to all!

Barn News

Octoberfest High Points TRAINING - 2ND

AA Alyssa Barngrover/DeCapriella 73.986and 73.889

Jr/YR Amanda Southerly/Shiloh 71.618 and 70.000

Open Verena Hill/Eathan M 78.077 and 70.2273RD - 4TH LEVEL

AA Kelly Vinger/Diego De La Vega 71.667 and 71.061

Jr/Yr Breeanon Ramey/Fantasia 67.308 and 64.333

Open Ashleigh Luca Tyson/Sans Soucis K 76.795 and 69.679FEI

Shannon Dahmer/ Lakota Lace 68.947FREESTYLE

Lindsay Naas/Roy Els Belle of the Ball 64.833


ADA Board of Director Elections Ballot

This is a preliminary ballot eligible voters will receive an official ballot in the mail with a pre-addressed, return envelope.

Help your organization serve the AZ Dressage Community by becoming a part of the ADA Board.

This is a volunteer-run organization and willing hands and fresh ideas are welcome!

Please contact Michell Combs below to add your nomination.

Vote for up to 5 members. To be counted, a valid form must be received by mail in the mailed, pre-addressed return envelope by January 31, 2016 or in person at the annual meetinglocation and time TBA next month. Your ballot will be separated from the envelope so that your vote is secret. Please do not remove the return address label. It is used to verify that you are a member and eligible to vote. Removing your address label from the pre-addressed envelope will invalidate your vote. If you need a new ADA-provided, pre-addressed envelope please contact Michell Combs below.

The order of nomination candidates is alphabetical by first name.

If you would like to be included on the printed ballot, please email [email protected]

Heather BilodeauMy name is Heather Bilodeau. I always loved horses but being a city kid, never had the opportunity to own a horse until 10 years ago when a forlorn, 11 year old Arabian gelding rescue dropped into my lap after washing out of a childrens riding school program. After a few years of both of us relearning the basics, we embraced dressage wholeheartedly despite advancing age and arthritis! I ran for the ADA board two years ago out of interest in learning how the organization worked and have enjoyed every minute of being a board member. I currently serve as the Volunteer Committee Chair and also the Vendor Coordinator. I look forward to continuing to serve the ADA members and hope to inspire more involvement with our East Valley members.

Lara Bowles My name is Lara Bowles, and I am running for re-election to the Arizona Dressage Association Board of Directors. I joined the board last year to fill a vacancy, and have served as Second Vice President. I have served the Board in the past, chairing the Education Committee years ago. Ive been on and around horses since a very young age, but really started riding in a structured manner back in the late 90s. My background includes both 4-H and Pony Club, and I believe very strongly in riders having a solid foundation in horsemanship. Despite convention, in 2014 I earned my USDF Bronze aboard my then 27 year old gelding Fameus (Frango), who Id purchased as a green 14 year old back in 2001. This past year on the board Ive been increasingly involved with the Schooling Show series, as well as volunteering regularly at shows and clinics. I very much enjoy supporting and encouraging riders in their growth and experience with dressage, and hope to continue to serve towards this end on the ADA Board.

Sarah Lindsten I have been a member of the Arizona Dressage Association Board of Directors since 2013 as Education Chair. During this time I have organized some fun and informative clinics for the ADA members such as the October 2013 Conrad Schumacher Clinic, April 2014 Jan Ebeling Clinic, and the May 2015 Cynthia Collins, Freestyle Clinic. In addition to these riding clinics, I also coordinated a Scribe Clinic which was facilitated by Bev Rogers. I recently earned both my USDF Bronze and Silver Medals. I am currently riding my DWB gelding, Cookie at Prix St Georges, and preparing to show Intermediate I in 2016.

Upcoming Educational Clinics in 2016:

Response Training Desensitizing the Spooky Horse.

USDF Upgrade Your Judging Eye I

Spring 2016 Big Name Trainer Clinic. I will be sending out a survey to the members asking for ideas for our next Big Name Trainer Clinic.


Announcements/Reminders

USDF L ProgramCentral Arizona Riding Academy is offering Part 1 and Part 2 of the USDF L Program in 2016. The L Program offers a comprehensive curriculum created to teach participants and auditors how to evaluate dressage performance for Training through 2nd Level. The L Program is not just for those who would like to become licensed judges but is also intended to give competitors, trainers and instructors a broader insight into the evaluative techniques of judging dressage. Contact Dorie Vlatten-Schmitz for more information:

http://www.caradressage.com/contactus.html

NOW ACCEPTING BOARD NOMINATIONS

Arizona Dressage Association is currently recruiting and accepting nominations of members interested in participating on the board. Membership requirements:

Active ADA member

Attend monthly board meetings (approx. 2 hours/month)

Participate as available for events, shows, clinics and other ADA-sponsored events

Head up or participate in committees or sub-committees

Team-oriented, team player

Interested members should send a note of interest and a 1-4 paragraph bio. The bios will be posted in the Centerline and then mailed to eligible ADA members in early January 2016 for the membership vote.

Trailer Safety Clinic

I work for the Mayo Clinic in the Continuous Professional Development Department as an Education Coordinator where I assist in the planning and coordination of Continuing Medical Education courses. I recently completed the USDF L Program where I graduated with Distinction. I have been judging local schooling shows for the past year. I hope to further my judging education by completing the USEF Dressage Judges r Training Program.

Sue LeutwylerDressage has been my passion since I was a young child growing up in Iowa. Like Heather, I was raised a city kid and didnt have access to horses, but Ill always remember the first time I got hooked on Dressage when I watched the Lipizzan stallions perform at our Iowa State Fair. Their beauty and grace and the nearly invisible aids of their riders cemented my love of horses and my riding goals from that moment forward.

To grow up and become part of the Olympic sport of Dressage has been a privilege and a joy. I have benefited from Arizona Dressage Association and our local professionals bringing top notch educational events, clinics and lectures, and excellent schooling and recognized show opportunities to our state. Ive served ADA in many different capacities since 2006, and would love to keep paying this privilege forward by continuing to work both at the local and national levels of our sport for the benefit of our GMO and its members.

Write-In Votes:

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12/11

October 31st - Dale Creek Equestrian Center, Litchfield Park(closing date - October 18th)

If a show is over subscribed, all riders will be included based on entry postmark date, up to the closing date. If there are more entries (all with a closing date postmark) than can be scheduled, priority will be given to ADA members.

NO REFUNDS AFTER CLOSING DATE NO CHANGES TO RIDE TIMES AFTER SHOW BEGINS EXCEPT TO FILL SCRATCHES OR "NO SHOWS"

Cost: $20 per class Schooling Only: $15 per day (not riding in front of the judge) Day Stall: Check with the stable owner for availability Non Member Fee: $10.00 one day fee for non-members for classes or schooling. Year End Schooling Show Awards: A one-time nomination form for EACH horse and rider combination. Riding Attire: Boots or half chaps with a heeled shoe, a shirt with sleeves and an ASTM-SEI certified helmet. Rules: All USEF/USDF rules apply, except for the riding attire. The certified helmet must be worn at all times while mounted.

ADA Schooling Show Entry Form Arizona Dressage Association is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization

Waiver of Liability: By signing this entry form, I acknowledge that I fully understand that there are risk of serious bodily injury, including death, and risk of damage to or loss of personal property. In consideration for me or my child being al-lowed to enter, participate in and observe, and/or my horse being permitted to be ridden in, the above listed equine activity, I hereby for myself, my child, my heirs, agents and assigns, agree to waive, release and forever discharge any and all claims, rights and causes of action against the facility, its owners, employees, volunteers, the Arizona Dressage Associa-tion, its officers, directors, members, agents and volunteers (ADA) for injury or damage caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by negligence of ADA or the facility, and I agree to hold ADA or the facility harmless against all claims and causes of action for any alleged or actual injury or damage which I, my child, my agents, or my horse, may cause to any person or property. I voluntarily assume all risks associated with my or my childs or my horses participation in this activity and with being present on the grounds where this activity is held. I further agree to be bound by the rules under which this activity is conducted.

Note: ENTRY FORM WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNLESS SIGNED AND DATED. NO REFUNDS AFTER CLOSING DATE

Send my ride times to my:

Horse:

MAKE CHECKS TO: ADA

MAIL ENTRIES TO: Cynthia Ganem

1213 E Villa Maria Drive Phoenix, AZ 85022-1222

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Ganem

[email protected]

Parent/Guardian Signature (For Riders under the age of 18)

CLASSES OFFERED - PLEASE CIRCLE THE CLASSES YOU WISH TO ENTER

USDF Intro Test A B or C Training Level Test 1 2 3 First Level Test 1 2 3 Second Level Test 1 2 3

TOC - Test of Choice (Includes All Classes Below)

Third Level Test 1 2 3 Grand Prix Fourth Level Test 1 2 3 MF - Musical Freestyle Intermediare I II A B ETOC - Eventer Test of Choice or ATOC- Alternative Dressage (Gaited NWHA / Western Dressage ______Level______ Test

PLEASE CIRCLE DIVISION

JR AA O

Street

Show Date

Email:

Or Phone Voice Mail

$10 non-member

Entry Fees

Total

City

Rider

State ZipOwner

Date

Date

Date

Rider Signature

Owner/Agent Signature

November 14th - Bar A, Scottsdale(closing date - November 2nd)

December 5th - Dale Creek Equestrian Center, Litchfield Park(closing date - November 23rd) January 9th - Bar A, Scottsdale

(closing date - December 28th)

2016 Show Dates

Print Form


Get to know the rulesDR116 The Impulsion, The Submission

1. Impulsion is the term used to describe the transmission of an eager and energetic, yet controlled, propulsive energy generated from the hind quarters into the athletic movement of the horse. Its ultimate expression can be shown only through the horses soft and swinging back guided by elastic contact with the riders hand. a. Speed, of itself, has little to do with impulsion; the result is more often a flattening of the gaits. A visible characteristic is a more pronounced articulation of the hind leg, in a continuous rather than staccato action. The hock, as the hind foot leaves the ground, should first move forward rather than being pulled upwards, but certainly not backwards. A prime ingredient of impulsion is the time the horse spends in the air rather than on the ground. Impulsion is, therefore, seen only in those gaits that have a period of suspension. b. Impulsion is a precondition for a good collection in trot and canter. If there is no impulsion, then there is nothing to collect.

2. Submission does not mean subordination, but an obedience revealing its presence by a constant attention, willingness and confidence in the whole behavior of the horse as well as by the harmony, lightness and ease it is displaying in the execution of the different movements. The degree of the submission is also demonstrated by the way the horse accepts the bit, with an elastic contact and a supple poll. Resistance to or evasion of the riders hand, being either above the bit or behind the bit demonstrate lack of submission. The main contact with the horses mouth must be through the snaffle bit. a. Putting out the tongue, keeping it above the bit or drawing it up altogether, as well as grinding the teeth or agitation of the tail, are mostly signs of nervousness, tension or resistance on the part of the horse and must be taken into account by the judges in their marks for every movement concerned, as well as in the collective mark for submission. b. The first thought when considering submission is willingness, that the horse understands what is being asked of it and is confident enough in the rider to react to the aids without fear or tension. c. The horses straightness, uphill tendency and balance enable it to stay in front of the riders legs and go forward into an accepting and self-carrying contact with the bit. This is what really produces the picture of harmony and lightness. Fulfillment of the main requirements/movements of a Dressage test is the primary criterion for submission.


Barn Tip:Outdoor Folding Wagon

Are you planning to go to an out of town show this season? You will have to haul all your stuff from your horse trailer to your tack room by yourself, the horse never seems to help us with this. At some shows it can be a long haul from the trailer parking area to the show grounds stabling. A folding canvas wagon will take up no space in the trailer and will make those back and forth trips through gravel, grass or mud a lot easier. The wagon I have came from Wal-Mart and is rated to hold 225 lbs. Do a little research and find one that will work for you.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Westfield-Outdoor-Folding-Wagon-Blue/34109012

Tip? [email protected]


2015 Year End Awards require 4 hours of your time from an ADA-sponsored event. All Members (even NAC) who want to be eligible for Year End Awards must complete the volunteer requirement before November 30, 2015 for the 2015 Year End Award Season.

The ADA relies on volunteers to run an enjoyable, organized event. Fulfillment of service requirements for ADA year end awards, scholarship and travel grant eligibility, and the rewards of friendship and free education are just some of the ways you benefit when you volunteer. And the best way to thank your volunteers is to return the favor when its their time to be part of an education or competitive event. Wed love to have your help for a morning or afternoon shift (4-5 hours) but even if you can only donate an hour or two, we appreciate your help. Competitors, we can also work around your ride schedule.

You can also submit Centerline articles, Barn News, Riding Tips, donate your venue or host an ADA-sponsored event! Lots of ways to give back to your organization.

Too busy, but know somebody willing to volunteer on your behalf?

Surrogate volunteers are welcome!

Questions or Signing Up? Contact Kathy Smith, our Volunteer Coordinator @ [email protected] today!

Total Hours Credited Name

9.00 Beebe, Jane4.00 Biehl, Robin43.25 Bilodeau, Heather Lynne8.00 Blasingim, Dianna25.00 Bowles, Lara3.25 Buchanan, Anne4.00 Calhoun, Cheshire6.00 Cecchini, Joyce4.50 Clark, Robin4.00 Cochran, Janice

32.00 Combs, Michell4.00 Course, Cindy9.00 Crinnian, Susan4.00 DeGirolamo, Carol9.00 Drake, Elizabeth1.50 Dupre, Linda4.00 Duzan, Barbara4.00 Echazabal, Dianne7.50 Finnegan, Kara21.00 Ganem, Cynthia4.00 Gasperak, Joan7.50 Gilbertson, Jackie4.00 Gonzalez, Marta

27.00 Graham, Alex 4.00 Hentges, Laurie4.00 Hill, Verena

23.00 Hitchcock, Cindy5.00 Humphries, Mary5.50 Iben, Penny4.00 Irbinskas, Heather4.25 Jackson, Cyndi1.00 Jones, Cathy Lee1.50 Kalchik, Allen4.00 Kohlun, Carrie0.50 Krajenke, Tracey

10.00 Kurbat, Margaret4.00 Lane, Leesa

85.00 Leutwyler, Susan14.00 Lindsten, Sarah9.00 Lorenzen, Kay

ADA List of Volunteer hours as of July 2015

(Octoberfest Updates being entered ASAP!)

4 hours minimum required for Year End Awards,

Scholarships and Grants!

Please review the list to the left to check your status on volunteer hours. We expect this list needs updating! If you have any questions or need to make any changes, please contact Heather Bilodeau at [email protected]

PS: This list does not include Volunteer Donations

Most current list will be updated on ADA website at www.azdressage.org

3.50 Manning, Melanie5.00 Marshall, Marian6.00 Martel,Karen23.00 McAlpine, Susan4.50 McFadden, Greg9.50 McFadden, Marji4.00 McGraw, Georgia4.00 McKee, Bobbie Lynn4.00 McKinney, Lynn0.25 McLaughlin, Wendy4.00 McLean, Barbara4.00 Miller, Sandra

18.50 Naughton, Paula4.00 Paglia, Paula4.00 Parmentier, Mary Jane4.00 Parrella, Penny6.00 Parrish, Ph.D., Susan7.50 Patton-Rich, Teri15.50 Polydoros, Pamela22.00 Pribble, Kimberly0.50 Radda, Tania4.00 Reigger, Michael4.00 Riddell, Kenzie

20.00 Riddell, Wendy6.00 Roth, Linda4.00 Simpson, Lynn4.00 Skarsten, Chris

15.25 Smith, Katherine J (Kathy)10.00 Socas, Susan

0.50 Sodowsky, Julie2.00 Southerly, Amanda2.00 Stearns, Carol2.00 Tismeer, Jack4.00 Tripp, Sherrill4.00 Vander Woude, Susan4.00 Wallace, Donna

15.00 Walsh, Norma17.50 Watters, Meredith2.00 Wilson, Heather4.00 Wolpert, Sherry0.50 Yacobucci, Kim4.00 Ziurys, Lucy


CALENDAR OF EVENTS

NOVEMBER 2015

5-8: USDF Dressage Finals, Admission FREE, Location Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY, For more info: http://www.usdf.org/usdressagefinals/event/index.asp

8: CFF Schooling Days, Location Carefree Farms, Judge

TBD, Contact Laura Borghesani [email protected]

http://carefreefarms.net/clinicsschoolingevents.htm

9: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD

14: ADA November Schooling Show, Bar A Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ. Schooling Show Entry form on ADA Website.

15-16: Jan Ebeling Clinic, Location El Samaritano Equestrian Center, Scottsdale, AZ, Auditing Fee: $20. Contact Tracey Krajenke - 602.793.5838 or Lenore Kremen - 602.329.5058

21-22: TDC Fall Festival I & II & 2015 AZ State Championships, Location Pima County Fairgrounds, Judges Sue Curry Shaffer S and Barbara Ebner S, Manager Jay Chabucos, 623 221 0707 [email protected], Secretary Dian Seabury, [email protected]

21-22:Henrik Johansen Clinic - El Samaritano, Location El Samaritano, Contact Tami George at 602-509-7294 or [email protected].

DECEMBER 2015

1: ADA 2016 Membership Year Begins

2-5: USDF Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Rio

5: ADA December Schooling Show, Dale Creek Equestrian Center. Schooling Show Entry form on ADA Website.


TBD, Contact Laura Borghesani [email protected]. http://carefreefarms.net/clinicsschoolingevents.html

14: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30 PM, Location TBD

JANUARY 2016

9: ADA January Schooling Show, Bar A Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ. Schooling Show Entry form on ADA Website.

9-10: L Program Part 1A, CARA, Queen Creek - Introduction to Judging & Biomechanics, Lois Yukins. Contact Dorie Vlatten-Schmitz @ [email protected].



FEBRUARY 2016

1: ADA Annual Meeting, Location TBA

14: ADA Fun in February, Location Dale Creek Equestrian Village, Litchfield Park, AZ , Judges TBD, Manager Kathy Smith, Secretary Cynthia Ganem.



20-21: L Program Part 1B, CARA, Queen Creek - Judging Criteria for Gaits, Paces, Movements & Figures, Joan Darnell. Contact Dorie Vlatten-Schmitz @ [email protected].

MARCH 2016



14: Florida Dream Tour, Visit www.dressagefoundation.org

for more information.

APRIL 2016

2-3: ADA Spring Celebration, Location WestWorld, Judges TBD, Manager Jay Chabucos - [email protected], Secretary Sue Plasman - [email protected]



16-17: L Program Part 1C, CARA, Queen Creek Collective Marks, Basics & Rider Biomechanics, Axel Steiner. Contact Dorie Vlatten-Schmitz @ [email protected].

MAY 2016

15: CFF Schooling Days, Location Carefree Farms, Judge TBD, Contact Laura Borghesani [email protected]. http://carefreefarms.net/clinicsschoolingevents.html

28-29: Coconino Summer Dressage Show, Location Ft. Tuthill County Park, Flagstaff, AZ. Judge

JUNE 2016

13: ADA Regular Meeting 6:30PM, Location TBD


Next Show - AZ State Championships

& TDC Fall Festival I & II Dressage Shows

November 21-22, 2015

Pima County Fairgrounds, Tucson, AZ

http://www.tucsondressageclub.org/dispshow.asp?ShowID=116

NuggetsDoes your trainer or clinician or fellow rider have some quotes or pearls of wisdom that he or she states that crystallize a concept for your riding? If so, please email them to [email protected] and they will be considered for publication.

Col;onel Margo: There is no glory in a victory gained at the expense of the horses soundness.

Submitted by Aryana D. Aldren. Thanks, Aryana!


ADA FUTURITY SPRING CELEBRATION SHOW

RULES AND REGULATIONS

ELIGIBILITY 1. All horses entered must be four, five or six years old when competing in the Futurity. 2. All horse owners and riders must be current ADA members for nomination and when competing in the Futurity. 3. Horses may not have competed in First Level prior to opening nomination date of October 1st or before any late nomination.

Horses may not compete above First Level until after the Futurity. First Level tests include Young Horse, Para Equestrian and Eventing tests as they are listed in USEF rule DR119 as First Level tests. As an exception, ADA allows competing in USEF and FEI Four-Year-Old tests prior to competing in the Futurity.

NOMINATION FEES: Fees must be postmarked no later than: October 1st to nominate horse. $ 60.00 (Accompanied by copy of papers with proof of age)

March 1st to stay eligible.. $ 40.00 TOTAL NOMINATION FEE.. $100.00

A horse may be entered after October 1st at any time prior to the Futurity. However, any payment due up to that point must be doubled. Fees must be received or postmarked on or before the due date. Failure to make a payment by the due date will result in all previous payments being forfeited (i.e., No Refunds of previous payments). Owners must enter their horses in the Futurity Classes at ADAs Spring Celebration Show (First Level Tests 1 and 2) and pay the entry fees for these classes separately.

AWARDS AND PURSE DISTRIBUTION Open Division and Amateur/JRYR Division each have a guaranteed added purse of $300.00 donated by ADA.

Horses are ridden in First Level Tests 1 and 2. Winner will be determined by the highest total average percentage score from all judges on the two tests. The Open winner receives the Risinger Futurity Perpetual Trophy plus trophy for new division. Ribbons are awarded through 6th place. All nomination fees go into the purse per division and are divided as follows: 1st 35%; 2nd 20%; 3rd 15%; 4th 13%; 5th 10%; and 6th-7%, with checks distributed no later than 30 days after the show.

CHAIRMAN: Janet Solanik, 10017 E. Mtn. View #2041, Scottsdale, AZ 85258. (480)-391-2049; [email protected] RULES: 1. To be judged on all-around ability of horse and rider in First Level Tests 1 and 2, highest total average percentage

(all four % scores) to win. 2. No limit to number of nominations. 3. Owner and rider must be current members of ADA at the time of nomination and time of competition. 4. Change of ownership does not void a nomination, but the new owner must be a current member of ADA and the Futurity

Chairman must be notified of any change in Ownership. 5. The ADA Futurity Chairman reserves the right to cancel this Futurity for any reason deemed necessary (with approval of the ADA

Board) and all fees will be refunded, less $5.00 per nomination). 6. All nomination fees (except in case Rule 5) will go into the purse. The purse for each division is a combination $300 donated by

ADA plus the nomination fees collected for each division. The prize money distribution is determined by the number of finalists in each division.

7. Trophies, ribbons and office fees will be sponsored. 8. Copy of registration papers or a veterinarians proof of age must be submitted with the first payment to Futurity. 9. No refund of nomination fees after October 10th. 10. Rider must be declared by owner on final nomination date of March 1st. Nominations close on March 1st.

No changes after March 1st; NO EXCEPTIONS. 11. The Futurity is held during the ADA Spring Celebration Show. Futurity scores do not count toward other special and

perpetual trophy awards. 12. Tests may be studied at the end of the first day of the competition, but will be retained by the Show Secretary until completion of

the Futurity Awards Presentation. Tests will be returned after the Awards ceremony. 13. Each Futurity entry must pay Show Class Fees (First Level Test 1 and First Level Test 2) at the Spring Celebration Show over

and above any and all other Futurity nomination payments. 14. Horses and riders must be present at the Futurity Awards Ceremony to receive awards and prizes. Failure, without prior

permission of the competition manager, to be present and properly attired will eliminate the official score and placing, and the next highest score will move up. If Awards Ceremonies are scheduled in conflict with a competitors/horses preparation or scheduled ride, the competitor and/or horse will be excused from the Awards Ceremony with permission of the Show Manager. Requests to be excused from the awards ceremony must occur by end of the show day Saturday before the scheduled ceremony Sunday, except in the case of an emergency. Horse leg wraps may be white or black, but are not required. The schedule and location for the Awards Ceremony will be posted in the show secretarys office by noon on Saturday. Checks will be delivered to the Owner/Lessee no later than 30 days after the Competition.


ADA FUTURITY NOMINATION (Online Fillable & Credit Card Form: http://azdressage.org/compete/ada-futurity-competition/:

Name of Horse:________________________________ USDF #_______________ Date Foaled:_____________

This Futurity will be governed by United States Equestrian Federation rules. I hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the ADA Spring Celebration Show and all singular Show Management, employees and agents from any and all losses, costs, or expenses, or any other claim thereof, of whatever nature arising, or to arise for, and on any account, by reason of the entry or entries hereby made.

Legal Owner:_______________________________________________________________________________

Phone:____________________________________Email:___________________________________________

Address:___________________________________________________________________________________

City:____________________________________________________________State_______ Zip:____________

****I hereby certify that I am a current ADA member, and I understand that failure to maintain a current ADA membership will render my nomination ineligible. I also understand that Awards Ceremony attendance is mandatory and my failure to attend will cause any Prize monies and Awards to be forfeited. Owners Signature:_________________________________________________________Date:_____________

Riders Name(Must be identified by March 1st): Please Circle Division: Open or AA/Jr/YR

__________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone____________________________________Email____________________________________________

Address:___________________________________________________________________________________

City:_____________________ State_______ Zip:_________

****I hereby certify that I am a current ADA member, and I understand that failure to maintain a current ADA membership will render my nomination ineligible. I also understand that Awards Ceremony attendance is mandatory and my failure to attend will cause any Prize monies and Awards to be forfeited. Riders Signature:_________________________________________________________Date:______________

(Rider must sign this form on or before the show date, if other than owner) I hereby represent and agree that, in the event the entry or entries hereby made is/are made on behalf of an Exhibitor under the age of 18 years, that I am one of the parents, or the duly appointed legal guardian for such minor, and, as such, am entitled to make and submit this entry for, and on behalf of, such minor. As parent of or guardian of Exhibitor who is under the age of 18 years, my signature below indicates my acceptance of responsibility for the Exhibitor.

Parent or Guardian Signature:__________________________________________________________________

Date:___________________ Junior Riders Birthdate:_______________________________________________

Junior Riders Signature_______________________________________________________________________

Mail this form to: Janet Solanik, ADA Futurity Chair 10017 East Mountain View, #2041

Scottsdale, AZ 85258 [email protected]


Arizona Dressage Association Scholarship

To promote the educational advancement of local dressage riders, Arizona Dressage Association annually sponsors up to one (1) Junior/Young Rider Scholarship, up to one (1) Open Scholarship and up to three (3) Adult Amateur Scholarships. Each Scholarship award will be up to $500 and will be awarded upon the completion of the recipients educational activity and responsibilities outlined below.

Application must be completed and delivered by February 1st to Ann Damiano at 4819 E. Sleepy Ranch Road, Cave Creek, AZ 85331-4414, or email [email protected]. Late applications will NOT be considered.

The ADA Board of Directors will appoint three non-board ADA members to serve on a Scholarship Review Committee. This committees responsibility is to evaluate each application based on the stated criteria and make a recommendation to the Board of Directors.

CRITERIA:

Open and Adult Amateur applicants must be an ADA member for a minimum of three (3) years including the current membership year. JR/YR must be a member for a minimum of two (2) years including the current membership year. Membership must be in good standing.

The educational opportunity requested in the application must be a specific activity that the applicant has established that promotes dressage education and dressage principle, and goes beyond regular lessons. Examples include clinics and training programs offered by recognized and/or certified instructors as well as USDF- and USEF-sponsored programs.

Open and Adult Amateur applicants must have volunteered their time or expertise in some way that has benefited the ADA membership as a whole. Examples include volunteer (not paid) service hours (minimum 8 hours suggested) during the current and previous year at ADA Shows or events, service on ADA Board or Committees, providing a host venue for an ADA event, organizing a clinic or fundraising event for JR/YRs, judging, writing Centerline articles, etc. JR/YR must have active volunteer service (minimum 4 hours suggested) during current and previous year. Written verification of service must be submitted with application and will be strongly considered during selection process.

RECIPIENTS RESPONSIBILITIES TO RECEIVE AWARD MONIES:

The educational activity must be completed by December 31st. Centerline articles or future volunteer arrangements must be completed and receipts must be submitted by February 1st of the following year.

Confirmation of activity and receipts for expenditures to be submitted to the Scholarship Committee Chair and then forwarded to Treasurer for payment.

By accepting scholarships, recipients must agree to volunteer at a future date their time and/or expertise in some way that will benefit the ADA membership as a whole. Some ways that members give back for their scholarship assistance are writing a Centerline article on their educational experience, serving on ADA Board or Committees, providing a host venue for an ADA event, organizing a clinic or fundraising event for JR/YRs, complimentary judging at an ADA event, etc.

Former Scholarship Winners may not apply for three years Scholarship is not transferable to another individual or to a future award year If unforeseen circumstances arise and the educational activity needs to be changed, a request for the change must be submitted to the Scholarship Review

Committee.

ADA is not responsible for applications not received due to delayed mail, wrong address, etc.


ADA Scholarship Application

DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 1st. Please submit to Ann Damiano at 4819 E. Sleepy Ranch Road, Cave Creek, AZ 85331-4414 or email [email protected] . Late applications will NOT be considered.

Todays Date____________________________________________________________________

Name of applicant________________________________________________________________

Address________________________________________________________________________

Phone__________________________________________________________________________

Fax____________________________________________________________________________

Email__________________________________________________________________________

Division: AA________ Junior________ Young Rider________ Open_________

Anticipated Date of Training__________________________________________________________________________

Location of Training Activity/Instructors Name (Be Specific) _________________________________________________________________________________________________

Training Activity (Describe the event or activity you will be attending) __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Provide a brief summary of your Dressage experience

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Provide a summary of clinics, symposia and other educational programs you have attended, whether mounted or auditing

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Include a paragraph describing the specific educational objectives for this educational program

________________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

List volunteer hours and/or service to Arizona Dressage Association for the past 2 years (Be Specific)

________________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Once the training is completed, the scholarship recipient agrees to volunteer at a future date their time and/or expertise in some way that will benefit the ADA membership as a whole. Suggestions include composing an article for publication in the GMO Newsletter, The Centerline, detailing the educational experience, providing a host venue for an ADA event, organizing a clinic or fundraising event for JR/YRs, complimentary judging at an ADA event, etc.


ARIZONA DRESSAGE ASSOCIATIONPO Box 31602

Phoenix, AZ 85046-1602

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