Region 6 Members:
This is a request to canvas your area to see if you have any Youth/Young Riders that you feel would be a good representative of our Region to the Youth Executive Board. Candidates must be at least 16 years old, attend convention in Austin, TX the first week in December and be willing to work on regional and national issues that concern the Youth and Young Riders of our Federation throughout the year.
Unfortunately, the young rider we had found had to decline her nomination at the last minute due to that is traditional “finals week” for most college and universities.
If there is a young rider in your area, please feel free to pass this email along directly to them.
Please send nominations to our Region 6 nominations chair Marsha Williams at gotothebarn@bendbroadband.com
We need your help! Heart of the Valley is just two weeks away, and we have several open volunteer spots that are BEGGING to be filled. If you, or someone you know, can come spend a few hours with us over the weekend of May 9th & 10th at DevonWood Equestrian Centre, we would SO SO SO appreciate your help. We are still running a three arena show in an effort to accommodate as many local competitors as possible, so we really do need the extra hands.
Thank you so very much for considering. We have openings in all volunteer positions, both days (and even some openings on Friday). Please e-mail me with your interest at jennifer.milburn@oregonstate.edu or call me at (541)231-7247.
PORTLAND/VANCOUVER, EUGENE, ROSEBURG AND SOUTHERN OREGON (locations to be determined)
On site consultations include: evaluation of saddle fit to horse and rider, saddle fitting adjustments, reflocking, re-fit of Flair Air Panels. Ride in your saddle after it is fixed to ensure proper fit.
Come try the FREEDOM SADDLE
To reserve an appointment or for more information, please call or e-mail Amy Kendis at (360)835-5070 or amyk@pacifier.com
(YOUR EARLY RESPONSE WILL BE MOST HELPFUL)
**Kendis Saddlery 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.
The Siskiyou Chapter – ODS had its first League Show on Sunday and it turned out to be a grand success. The weather was perfect. Cygnet Farm was welcoming and beautiful and we had many happy competitors who rode for Lynn Reid and benefited from her generous encouragement and evaluation. Lynn spoke with each competitor, complimenting and giving helpful insight to foster the improvement of each team. It lent a very positive air to the whole day. Furthermore, Lynn donated her whole fee to Equamore. The office work was done quietly and efficiently by Rachel Merusi with our new computer program. She is a rock. Helen Merusi provided a wonderful healthy snack bar which was very well received. Kathleen Pugh made beautiful huge flower arrangements which adorned the office and entry. Victoria King and Kathleen Pugh scribed half-days for the judge and the Eisenburgs pulled a long day of parking trailers, heading up the volunteers and ring management. Dave Keiser and the Littlefields honchoed the ring set-up and removal which is key and quite a bit of work. Kathleen Daugherty worked all day as ring steward in the warm-up and said it was pretty fun. There was much good feedback about the whole day. So thanks to all the volunteers and competitors for making this first show a very pleasant experience. We hope to see you all in July for summer competition and a barbeque. It’s going to be the perfect summer experience by the pond at lovely Cygnet Farm.
The 2009 Intercollegiate Dressage Association’s National Championship was one of many surprises. Hosts University of Findlay masterfully created a championship that was certainly worthy of the title and occasion. Kicking off events on Friday afternoon, Findlay’s 32-acre James L. Child Jr. Equestrian Complex became an Hawaiian paradise that quickly became over run with golf cart decorating and driving competitions designed to really build team spirit and provide a great deal of fun for student riders. Riders from University of New Hampshire, Mt. Holyoke, University of Massachusetts, Delaware Valley, Lake Erie, Albion, Findlay, Otterbein, Virginia Intermont, North Carolina State, University of Florida, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Washington State, St.
Andrews Presbyterian, Cazenovia, Central Florida, University of Kentucky, Averett, Centenary, Johnson & Wales, University of Connecticut and Florida State came to participate in the championship.
Things calmed down quite a bit that evening with an information-packed presentation by Betsy Steiner. Steiner, a USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medalist and American World Championship team member, pulled on a 40-year career as competitor, trainer, judge, instructor and author to give the student riders and their coaches useful techniques that are part of a sport-specific Pilates-based exercise and body awareness program for the equestrian, EQUILATES™, which Steiner created.
On Saturday, the reason for the event got underway with teams of four competing in First Level, Upper Training, Lower Training and Introductory. University of New Hampshire‘s started off slowly with a Kim Guyer placing fourth in First Level. Upper Training saw UNH take a step forward with Kat Williams Barnard earning a combined average score of 66 percent. Lower Training ended with UNH’s Casey Hoatson’s first place score of 71.087 percent and the blue ribbon Bridget Shea’s third place in Intro gave the UNH team a combined score of 42 points and their first IDA National Championship. Three-time IDA national champions, Virginia Intermont finished in Reserve after a tie breaker with Delaware Valley.
In addition to the team awards, the IDA team sportsmanship award was presented to University of Findlay, Teresa McDonald of Virginia Tech was named IDA coach of the year and Virginia Intermont coach and IDA vice president Lisa Mosmueller-Terry was recognized for her contributions to the creation and development of the IDA with an induction into the IDA Hall of Fame. The new Trip Harting Memorial Trophy was presented to First Level winner Greg Schmid. The award was created to honor Harting, a talented rider, instructor and judge, who was an ardent supporter of the IDA and of young people participating in dressage.
The final day of the competition focused on riders competing as individuals with Otterbien’s Greg Schmid again taking top honors in First level, and Elizabeth Mirson of Virginia Intermont in reserve.
Upper Training was won by Jessica Forend and reserve went to Ashley Parsons of Findlay. Averett’s Laura Thompson was champion of Lower Training and Allison Robbins of Albion placed in reserve. Intro champion was Colleen Grant of Otterbein and reserve went to Bridget Shea of University of New Hampshire.
“Findlay really knows how to host a national championship,” said Virginia Tech Coach and IDA board member, Teresa McDonald. “They really did an outstanding job of getting sponsors. They gave out great prizes, were incredibly organized and their students were amazing. They’ve really raised the bar for future IDA National hosts.”
All first place winners received a Henri de Revelle saddle from sponsors JPC Equestrian and the winning team received a $1,000 scholarship from Cunningham & Cunningham Livestock Insurance. IDA National sponsors also included Full Spectrum Tack Shop & Full Spectrum Friesian Stable, Wyldewood Tack Shop, Dressage Today, Whitson Properties, Cunningham & Cunningham Livestock Insurance, Sidelines Magazine, SmartPak, Perri’s Leather, Dos Equine LLC – Jan Grimm, Sidelines Saddlery, Michael & Mary Lou Sims, Margie Shoop Photography – Inspiring Images, Mountain Dew, International Riding Helmets (IRH), Intec, United States Dressage Federation (USDF).
Sue Kolstad, from Florence, Kentucky and Sue Madden-Mandas of Dayton, Ohio served as judges for the event.
There have been several changes to the prize lists previously printed in the ODS Omnibus for the Central Oregon Chapter ODS – Central Oregon Dressage Classic I & II. Please note the link to the prize list can be found below and on the ODS website’s “Shows & Clinics” page.
Specific Changes include:
·Approvals and subsequent qualifying classes added
·Sponsorship price
·Updated lodging information
Please contact the show manager with specific questions.
To be held at The Equestrian Center, Brasada Ranch, Powell Butte, OR. Offering Training Level through FEI, Pas de Deux, Quadrille and Musical Freestyle classes. Prize list updated since printed version in the ODS Omnibus on 4/15/2009 with added approvals, qualifying classes, sponsorship information and lodging information. Contact Laura Swenson at 541-390-7015.
To be held at The Equestrian Center, Brasada Ranch, Powell Butte, OR. Offering Training Level through FEI, Pas de Deux, Quadrille and Musical Freestyle classes. Prize list updated since printed version in the ODS Omnibus on 4/15/2009 with added approvals, qualifying classes, sponsorship information and lodging information. Contact Laura Swenson at 541-390-7015.
Love Horses? Love Music? Come learn how to put them together!!
Oregon Dressage Society Presents:
Freestyle Clinic with
Cynthia Collins
Auditors Welcome!!!! Who:
Cynthia has been designing and riding championship quality freestyles at all the levels for more than a decade. A full listing of Cynthia’s accomplishments can be found at her website
www.lunatunesfreestyles.com. What:
A 2 day clinic plus a two hour lecture Friday evening.
*Auditors will leave the clinic with a greater understanding of the freestyle process. They will see first hand how the appropriate music can enhance the horse’s gaits. They will also observe how choreography is developed based on musical phrases in the music selected. *The lecture covers the USEF rules and the USDF and FEI requirements for all levels of freestyles. Questions can be answered at any time during the presentation. The video shows freestyles I have designed for myself and clients from First Level through Grand Prix. The technical and artist aspects of the freestyles are discussed during the presentation. When & Where:
April 24-26, 2009
Tanz-Pferde Dressage; 13676 S. New Era Rd, Oregon City, OR 97045; 530-632-6399
www.tanz-pferde.com How Much:
Auditors: $25 lecture and clinic.
Drinks and snacks provided. Register:
Make checks payable to Oregon Dressage Society (please write it out, our bank will not accept “ODS”)
Name:________________________________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________________________
Phone:___________________ Email:_______________________________________
Level:_______ Have current freestyle:_____ New to freestyles:_____
Auditor: Lecture & Clinic_______
Return to: Francy Haupt 901 N. Brutscher St. #D-162, Newberg, OR 97132 971-832-2260 dqhorsestuff@comcast.net
The time is now! Take the time to fill out a nomination form for a candidate you would like to be considered for the 2009 USDF Hall of Fame or Lifetime Achievement Award. The deadline, May 1st, 2009, is fast approaching. This is a great opportunity for you to assist USDF in recognizing those individuals or horses that have made a significant contribution to the sport of dressage in the U.S. or in their service to USDF.
Nomination criteria for both awards, as well as the nomination forms, are available online at www.usdf.org or contact Kim Sodt in the USDF office at (859) 271-7876 or ksodt@usdf.org. Nominations received after May 1st, 2009 will not be considered until 2010.
