When NW Equestrian Center changed ownership many ODS/USDF shows had to be
canceled or find new accommodations. The Junior/Young Rider Team Championship Show was one of the affected shows. But thanks to the generosity of DevonWood Equestrian Centre, one of the premier Dressage facilities in the nation, a very negative situation has been turned into a fabulous change in venue. This will allow Oregon’s High School Team Lettering Program to maintain it’s tradition of starting the new school year with the Jr/YR Show, and it will provide the opportunity to showcase a new program for Oregon’s College students - the Oregon College Student Dressage Team Program.

The change in venue will cost $5.00 more per test than listed in the Omnibus. If you’ve already registered you will be charged $5.00 more per test when you check in. If you haven’t sent in your entries yet, please add $5.00 per class. For most participants, the savings in gas alone will more than make up the difference. For anyone who has ever ridden or has dreamed of riding at DevonWood, the experience alone will be well worth the difference.

The first-ever Oregon College Student Dressage Program will be introduced at this show. There are already enough collegians registered to put together two college teams, and we would love to have many more. So if you or anyone you know is or will be attending an Oregon College or University this fall (community colleges included) and would like to ride for their college on a mixed college team please contact Carol Jackson (503-949-0156).

FOOD - Friday evening is a free pizza party for all participants ($5 each for family and friends). There will be full concessions on the grounds with proceeds going toward College Scholarships. A meal ticket can be purchased for $30.00 which will include breakfast and lunch on Friday, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday and breakfast and lunch on Sunday. Full details and how to sign-up will be provided to participants approximately the first week of August via email.

SPONSORS. Team sponsors are $50 each, or each team member can chose to pay $12.50 each for each team they show with. Class sponsors for open classes is $25.00, but any amount is welcome (we can combine sponsors). The cost of sponsoring a team is $50. If you’ve already sent in your individual team fee and your team is able to get a team sponsorship, please ask for your refund at the show.

If you know of a vendor who would like a booth at the show, please contact Carol Jackson (503-949-0156). Depending on what is needed, we will negotiate the fee, but I guarantee it will be reasonable.  Vendors must show proof of liability insurance.

VOLUNTEERS are needed (scribes, gate, scoring, announcing, runners, set-up, food table, general runners, etc.). Anything you would be willing to do, for however long you are willing would be GREATLY appreciated. Please contact Carol Jackson (503-949-0156).

FRIDAY &/OR SATURDAY EVENING - Find out how to become a member of a High School Dressage Team and earn your letter in Dressage, how to become an honorary member if you’re not yet in high school, or what the plans are for participating on college teams.

There will be an area on grounds for “people” trailers. The charge will be $5.00 per day for no-hook-up and $10 per day for electricity.

Entries need to be postmarked by July 20, 2007. However, because there will are multiple show arenas available, we are offering additional open classes on Friday and Saturday, so please don’t hesitate to call the show manager if you’d like to add classes if you’ve already mailed in your entry, or add classes to your entry if you haven’t already mailed in your entry. Feel free to call the show manager, Randi Croshaw, with any questions about the additional open classes.

If you have any questions, what-so-ever, about the show please call:

Randi Croshaw: 503-390-1795 (Show Secretary)

Gaye McCabe: 503-378-0309 (Show Manager)

Carol Jackson: 503-949-0156 (High School Team and College Team liaison; volunteer coordinator)