Veterinary Chiropractic Care for Your Horse   

Does your horse:

• Have difficulty with performing a desired movement?
• Have a hard time bending the head and neck one direction or the other?
• Have loss of impulsion?
• Loss of fluidity and ease of movement?
• Not collecting consistently?
• Having trouble with flying changes?
• Cinchy, bucking, fighting the bit?
• Has a hard time holding a leg up for the farrier?
• Change leads when not asked?

Has a sore or cold back?

These signs and many others including  a change in behavior, can indicate that your horse needs a veterinary chiropractic adjustment.   Trauma events, daily wear and tear, unbalanced riding, improper fitting tack, slips and falls, lameness, surgery and dental procedures can all cause vertebrae subluxation (rotation) and inflammation which leads to pain, decreased range of motion and ineffective bio-mechanics of movement.

Veterinary Chiropractic works with the spine, nervous system and musculosketetal system to restore range of motion and movement.

Dr. Janine Wilson combines her experience as an equine performance veterinarian with chiropractic evaluation and treatment to provide a comprehensive approach to treating your horse

Dr. Wilson is an FEI Official Veterinarian as well as a certified animal chiropractor (CAC) by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA), a member  of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), and The International Society of Equine Locomotor Pathology (ISELP)

I offer a personalized, experienced approach to the diagnosis and treatment of your horse.  My practice philosophy emphasizes client education, treatment options, and open communication while practicing evidence-based veterinary lameness, medicine, and equine chiropractic care.  As a rider, I understand the relationship between you and your equine partner and would welcome the opportunity to help you with your horse.

Dr. Janine Wilson DVM, CAC

FEI Official Veterinarian

To learn more about Oregon Equine and Dr. Wilson please visit the Oregon Equine web site: www.orequine.com or call 503-631-4100 and leave a message to schedule an appointment.  Dr. Wilson will personally call you back to discuss your horse and book an appointment.

**Equus English Riding Supply / Abbie Wojcik is a current ODS Business Member.  In return for paying higher dues, ODS Business Members are permitted to send 1 broadcast e-mail per quarter.  Please contact the ODS Office for details.

Four young riders have been selected for the 2013 International Dream Program that annually sends young riders to Europe for an intensive 10-day dressage experience. The program is administered and funded annually by The Dressage Foundation (TDF).  An independent selection committee, after reviewing dozens of applications, chose the following young riders to make the twelfth annual TDF trip to Europe: Katie Foster (MI), Molly Eastridge (WA), Hannah Pierucci (VA) and Molly Maloney (NY). The following two young riders were chosen as first and second alternates: Katrina Hiller (WI) and Genay Vaughn (CA). The selection committee based their decision on candidates’ essays, competition scores, recommendations, videos of their riding and signs of commitment to the sport of dressage.

Jenny Johnson, Administrative Director of TDF said, “The Board of Directors and staff of The Dressage Foundation congratulates the four candidates chosen for this year’s International Dream Program!  We received many high quality applications, so the selection committee had quite a task.”

The program, conceived by Olympic medalist and TDF board member, Michael Poulin (FL), will be led this year by chaperones Jennifer Baumert (NC) and Jontelle Forbus (VA). Beth Baumert (CT) is serving as administrator as she has since the program’s inception. Poulin believes TDF’s International Dream program helps American young riders reach their potential. He aims to fuel “the power of the dream” for young people, and help them “develop a sense of proportion, a sense of themselves and of being proud of who they are and what they’re doing.”

On August 5, the tentative plan is for the group to travel to England where they will visit Laura Bechtolsheimer, Carl Hester, Charlotte DuJardin and possibly Kyra Kyrklund. The group will attend the Verden CDI and the World Young Horse Championships from August 9-11. Subject to the schedules of German trainers, the young riders may also visit former U.S. team coach, Klaus Balkenhol and Spanish team coach, Jan Bemelmans.  They may visit German Olympians, Ingrid Klimke, Helen Langehanenberg or Hubertus Schmidt. Finally the group has tentative plans to visit Klaus Martin Rath and his son, Matthias Rath, rider of the great Totilas, at the Ann Kathrin Linsenhoff stable, Schafhof. The group will return to their home towns on August 15th.

While traveling, the young riders will record their observations in daily journals and chronicle the events with photos and video to share with their home dressage organizations.

Primary chaperone, Jennifer Baumert, is a USDF Certified Instructor through Fourth Level. She has trained extensively in Germany, most recently with Olympian Klaus Balkenhol when she was riding the stallion, Don Principe.  Jontelle Forbus is USDF Certified through Second Level and lived in Holland while training with Olympian, Coby van Baalen.

“This annual trip is made possible by very generous donors,” said Jenny Johnson. “We’re very grateful to those who provided funding support for this program.” Further information on the Young Rider International Dream Program will be kept current on the TDF website:http://www.dressagefoundation.org/International_Dream_Program.htm

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The ODS League Championship Show still has rides available. The show is on June 15-16 at Salem State Fairgrounds. If you have two scores of 55% or over earned in qualifying classes at two ODS League shows since May 1^st last year you probably qualify for the League Championship classes. There are also open classes available and the show also hosts the High School Championships for members of the ODS High School program.

Full details are posted on the ODS Calendar, or select these links:

Click Here for League Championship Show Prize List

Click Here for General Rules for ODS League Shows

Click Here for the ODS League Show Entry Form

The closing date has been extended to Wednesday May 29^th.

Send your entries now to Chris Main at 53363 NW Hayward Rd, Banks, OR 97106-8830.

The United States Dressage Federation announced today that Olympian Steffen Peters and USEF National Young Dressage Horse Coach Scott Hassler will return to headline the 2014 Succeed/USDF FEI-Level Trainers’ Conference.  The conference will be held January 20-21, 2014 at Mary Anne McPhail’s High Meadow Farm in Loxahatchee, Florida.  During the 2014 conference, Peters and Hassler will focus on the critical stages of development and training.  Peters will, again, be hands-on with FEI-level horses, spending time in the saddle as he identifies where riders ‘get in trouble’, and showcasing his techniques as he works through ‘real life’ issues as they relate to the Pyramid of Training.  Peters and Hassler will also engage attendees in peer–to–peer discussion throughout the conference, as they evaluate each situation.

Steffen Peters is one of the most sought after trainers and clinicians in the world and is known for his correct and sympathetic approach.  In addition to his training credentials, Peters has a highly decorated international competitive career.  He recently made history in having the number one and number two horses for the 2012 US Olympic team. Peters earned an Individual and Team Gold medal at the 2011 Pan American Games, earned an Individual Bronze medal in both the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Special at the 2010 World Equestrian Games, won the 2009 World Cup, placed fourth individually in the 2008 Olympic Games, earned a Team Bronze medal in the 1996 Olympics, has been named as USEF Equestrian of the Year an unprecedented three times, and has won six USEF National Grand Prix Dressage Championship titles.

Scott Hassler, a well sought after clinician, is one of our country’s most respected all-around horsemen and is an internationally respected and accomplished trainer and educator.  Hassler’s straightforward and simple training and coaching techniques have been used to successfully develop horses of all ages through the Grand Prix level, as well as helped achieve the best US result to date at the World Championships for Young Horses, with a fourth place finish in 2005.  Hassler’s visionary impact and dedication to the sport is further illustrated in the Young Dressage Horse Trainers Symposium, which Hassler initiated while he was at Hilltop Farm. This meaningful event is entering its eighth year and is heralded as a model for successful educational forums of the nature Hassler and Peters intend to deliver.  A member of the USEF Dressage Committee, the USEF Strategic Planning Committee, the USEF Young Horse Steering Committee, and the USDF Sporthorse Committee; Hassler was named USEF National Young Horse Coach in 2006 and is based at the renowned Riveredge Training Facility in Chesapeake City, Maryland.

Kathie Robertson, Senior Education Programs Coordinator, stated, “After the overwhelming response to Steffen and Scott last year, we couldn’t be happier that they have agreed to return for this year’s conference.”

For more information on the Succeed/USDF FEI-Level Trainers’ Conference, including criteria for attendance, please contact the USDF office at trainersconference@usdf.org or at (859) 971-2277.

Founded in 1973, the United States Dressage Federation is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to education, recognition of achievement, and promotion of dressage.  For more information about USDF membership or programs, visit www.usdf.org, e-mail usdressage@usdf.org, or call (859) 971-2277.

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If you’ve never been to Tulelake, you have never been to, “The most fun dressage show EVER!” (Ed Miller, ODS Past President and FEI competitor)

And if you haven’t yet competed in a USEF/USDF-recognized dressage show, this is the perfect opportunity to give it a try!

CASCADE DRESSAGE I & II

June 22 & 23, 2013

Tulelake Fairgrounds, Tulelake, California

Judges: Sandi Chohany (S) and Creeky Routson (S)

-        Tulelake is just 20 minutes south of Klamath Falls.

-        Nearby wildlife refuge and lava rock formations offer lots of opportunities for birding, caving and exploration. Bring the family!

-        Many exhibitors take advantage of the beautiful scenery and family-friendly atmosphere to camp on the grounds.

-        The only dressage show in the Northwest on turf – it’s lush and springy and you’ve never felt such suspension!

OPPORTUNITY CLASSES offered both days at Training and First Levels!

Opportunity classes are intended to give entry-level dressage riders the chance to ‘test the waters’ at minimal expense. These classes do not count toward championship qualifications and year-end awards; on the other hand they are exempt from all membership and horse recording requirements, USEF Drug Fee, ODS Participation Fee and CDS Travel Grant Fund Fee. (Office fee and CDFA drug fee still apply).

Entries in Opportunity classes may ride in ‘schooling show’ attire – boots and protective headgear are required but coats are not; breeches and shirts may be any color. (English-type saddle and snaffle bridle required; see http://www.usef.org/documents/ruleBook/2013/08-DR.pdf for complete dressage rules. You’ll find attire and tack addressed in DR 120 and 121.)

Questions?

Please contact Kaye Phaneuf, Competition Secretary, at Phaneuf@Canby.com or (503) 880-3892, not the ODS Office.

You’ll find links to the entry form, class lists and general show information at http://www.calendarwiz.com/calendars/popup.php?op=view&id=57281625&crd=oregondressagesocietyinc&PHPSESSID=92baf8471821441139d3d4afc6698dea

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**Dressage Training Online / Reisa Bonetti is a current ODS Business Member.  In return for paying higher dues, ODS Business Members are permitted to send 1 broadcast e-mail per quarter.  Please contact the ODS Office for details.

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For details, please contact Kim Bilben kim@kimbilben.com or visit www.kimbilben.com.

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**Kim Bilben is a current ODS Business Member.  In return for paying higher dues, ODS Business Members are permitted to send 1 broadcast e-mail per quarter.  Please contact the ODS Office for details.

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The UVC is gearing up for another great show! This time we will be having the Summer Solstice Show on Sunday, June 2, 2013 at Poco Loco. Classes will include Western Dressage, Dressage Roulette, and Prix Caprilli classes.
The Colliding Rivers Chapter will be providing lunch at the show site. Also on site, Bobbie’s Horse Blankets will have a sale table and will be selling tack, blankets, etc. If you have something you would like to sell, please bring it!

As always, volunteers are needed and appreciated.  Help will be needed transporting the dressage arena, as well as with set up and tear down. If you are interested in volunteering, be sure to contact Jill Giri or Marilyn Ulicny.
Opening date is April 22 - and closing date is May 24.

The prize list is attached to the newsletter. Show turnout is not required, but a helmet is! We are hoping to have a good turnout and have been getting the word out to other groups that might be interested in attending. This show is open to non-ODS members so every one is welcome! This is going to be an enjoyable show at a lovely facility.

Read more here: ODS Newsletter Apr 13

Summer Solstice Prize List here: UVC Summer Solstice Dressage Fun Practice Show 2013

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