Defining Horse Country
The Wilsonville Chamber of Commerce has turned its attention toward horses, hoping to establish a network among equestrian-related facilities in Clackamas County.  You can read more in this week’s issue of the Wilsonville Spokesman – page 8.  On a recent tour of several establishments, chamber members and other guests took in the sights and sounds. Photographer Josh Kulla joined the final stop at Quailhurst Estate. You’ll be amazed by the view.  Click here to view the photos from the tour.

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As horse enthusiasts, we understand your specific concerns and offer a high level of professionalism and customer support.  Efficient Arena specializes in construction and repair of long lasting, quality arena surfaces, either indoor or all weather outdoor.  We understand that footing choice is highly personal and subjective, and offer a variety of materials to choose from, including organics, sands, rubber, felts, fibers and mixtures.  We can expertly guide you towards a footing choice based on riding discipline, frequency of arena use, maintenance practices, and budget.  Efficient Arena can also help guide you with your harrow and watering systems.

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The experience of over 290 arenas with corresponding references.

**Efficient Arena 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 Wilsonville Chamber of Commerce has turned its attention toward horses, hoping to establish a network among equestrian-related facilities in Clackamas County. You can read more in this week’s issue of the Wilsonville Spokesman (page 8). On a recent tour of several establishments, chamber members and other guests took in the sights and sounds. Photographer Josh Kulla joined the final stop at Quailhurst Estate. You’ll be amazed by the view. Click here

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Cascade I & II still has rides available and will be held open through June 5th Friday with no late fees.

If you are interested in entering this show, please e-mail or fax the information to the show secretary, and then drop your entry in the mail so that she may schedule the show. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Kaye Phaneuf at the phone number/e-mail (503) 651-3037 / Phaneuf@Canby.com.

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Lexington, KY – Rebecca Hart has had quite an eventful year. In 2008, she won her first National Championship aboard Norteassa in May, 2008, and then the pair went on to Hong Kong to compete in the 2008 Paralympic Games and barely missed winning an Individual medal. This year, Hart bested 16 other riders to defend her title as 2009 Cavalor/United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Para-Equestrian Dressage National Champion.

The championship returned to the Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, IL, May 15 through Sunday, May 17.

In addition, the National Championship was held concurrently with the Lamplight CDI; and for the first time ever in the US, a CPEDI3* was held, which is a FEI International Para-Equestrian Dressage competition.

Four nations were represented, including Ireland, Mexico, Canada and the US.

“I was excited at the turnout and growth of the championship,” said Pam Lane, USEF’s Director of Para-Equestrian and Vaulting. “The championship has doubled the number of entries from last year with riders from all over the United States. We’ve also added a title sponsor to the event, Cavalor, whose support contributed to the success of the championship and the future of Para-Equestrian. This goes to prove that the program is growing and is on the right track.”

Twenty-four year old Hart, from Erie, PA, finished with a final score was 71.665% aboard Norteassa, her 16-year-old bay Hanoverian gelding.

Holly Bergay, of Tucson, AZ, took the Reserve Championship title with a final score of 65.618% riding Grand Ballerina, a 15-year-old bay Oldenburg mare owned by Robin Garrett. This was Bergay’s first time competing in the Para-Equestrian National Championships and is being guided by trainer and Olympian Debbie MacDonald.

“I was really, really happy with my horse the entire weekend,” said Hart. “Even thought the weather conditions weren’t optimal, he just went out, was relaxed, was happy and really did his job for me. I couldn’t have asked for anything more from him. I was really excited to be able to hold on to my title, which was very nice.”

Hart said that Norteassa is normally bothered by inclement weather, but it was not a factor for him this time.

“He was really good—he just totally keyed into me,” said Hart. “Normally he can get a little upset with the weather and that kind of thing when it is not perfect, but he just stayed so focused throughout the entire test. He didn’t care about the footing or the mud or the rain. I was just so proud of him. He really settled down and did his job.”

Both Hart and Bergay will receive a beautiful cooler from Cavalor. In addition, Cavalor donated gift certificates to the top three finishers:

Champion Rebecca Hart received $2,500; Reserve Champion Holly Bergay received $1,500; and third place finisher Barb Grassmyer was given $1,000.

As Title Sponsor of the USEF Para-Equestrian National Championship and CPEDI***, Cavalor was developed by Nutriquine NV (a Belgian company) in close cooperation with veterinarians, scientists and specialists of equestrian sports. Nutriquine’s Cavalor offers a complete line of supplements, care and feed products to address the diverse needs and requirements of top sport horses and breeding stables. For more information on Cavalor, please visit www.cavalor.com.

For the complete results, please visit www.dressageshowinfo.com. For more information about Para-Equestrian, please contact Pam Lane, USEF Director of Para-Equestrian and Vaulting, at plane@usef.org or (908) 326-1153.

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Saturday Open Classes
Introductory A – Open
Introductory B – Open
Training Level, Test 1 – Open – Biamp Systems
Training Level, Test 2 – Open
Training Level, Test 3 – Open – Fancy Horse
Training Level, Test 4 – Open – Biamp Systems
First Level, Test 1 – Open
First Level, Test 2 – Open
First Level, Test 3 – Open
Second Level, Test 1- Open
Second Level, Test 3 – Open
Second Level, Test 4 – Open

Sunday Open Classes

Introductory A                                     Open
Introductory B                                      Open      Thistle Ridge Ranch – Patty Armstrong
Training Level, Test 1                            Open      Biamp Systems.
Training Level, Test 2                           Open      Butler Andalusians
Training Level, Test 3                       Open     Biamp Systems.
Training Level, Test 4                                Open
First Level, Test 2                                     Open    Fancy Horse
First Level, Test 3                                    Open
First Level, Test 3                                    Open
Second Level, Test 2                             Open
Second Level, Test 3                            Open
Second Level, Test 4                            Open

Championship Class Division’s Available for Sponsorship

Introductory Level Tests A & B     AA Champion             Promise Horse – Julia Reese
Introductory Level Tests A & B           AA Reserve Champion    Adult Team Competition

Introductory Level Tests A & B          Jr/YR Champion       Cindy Sanders Wishing Well Farm
Introductory Level Tests A & B        Jr/YR Reserve Champion        Le Saut Cheval Pony Club

Introductory Level Tests A & B         HS Champion      Biamp Systems.
Introductory Level Tests A & B       HS Reserve Champion               Biamp Systems.

Introductory Level Tests A & B          Open Champion         Linda S. Martin Glisan Street Saddlery
Introductory Level Tests A & B       Open Reserve Champion         C. Brant Page Insurance Agency

Training Level, Test 3 & 4              AA Champion          Biamp Systems.
AA Reserve Champion                  Biamp Systems.

Training Level, Test 3 & 4         Jr/Yr Champion Level,       Grand View Stables and Road Apple Rescue Manure Hauling
Training Level, Test 3 & 4            Jr/Yr Reserve Champion         Grand View Stables and Road Apple Rescue Manure Hauling

Training Level, Test 3 & 4             HS Champion              Promise Horse – Julia Reese
Training Level, Test 3 & 4           HS Reserve Champion             Biamp Systems.

First Level, Test 3 & 4               AA Champion    North Willamette Valley
First Level, Test 3 & 4                  AA Reserve Champion    North Willamette Valley

First Level, Test 3 &4                 Jr/Yr Champion          Butler Andalusians
First Level, Test 3 &4                 Jr/Yr Reserve Champion      Butler Andalusians

First Level, Test 3&4                  Open Champion         Linda S. Martin Glisan Street Saddlery
First Level, Test 3&4                   Open Reserve Champion        Linda S. Martin Glisan Street Saddlery

Second Level, Test 3 & 4               Jr/Yr Champion           Sidekick Farm
Second Level, Test 3 & 4              Jr/Yr Reserve Champion          Sidekick Farm

USDF Freestyle     Open Championship     Sidekick Farm
USDF Freestyle     Open Reserve Championship     Sidekick Farm

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Facebook members may now find Oregon Dressage Society’s fan page – simply put Oregon Dressage Society into the search at the top of your home page, or use this link:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Oregon-Dressage-Society/99844901416?ref=nf

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There has been a change to the prize list previously printed in the ODS Omnibus for the Central Oregon Chapter ODS – Central Oregon Dressage Classic I & II.  The link to the prize list can be found below and on the ODS website’s “Shows & Clinics” page.  Please note that this is the second update to this prize list since printing in the ODS Omnibus.

Specific Changes include:

·        Qualifying classes added

Please contact the show manager with specific questions.

The ODS League Championship show is this coming weekend and we are looking for people that would like to volunteer as a scribe or in any other capacity.  We will gladly train anyone that would like to help.   Please contact Gaye McCabe at J-G.McCabe@Juno.com for volunteering information.
Thank you!

Click here to view the tentative ride times.  Please note that these times can change – it is the riders’ responsibility to check in with the show office upon arrival for the most up to date ride times.  With questions about the show, please contact show manager Gaye McCabe at 503-378-0309 or show secretary Christopher Main at 503-324-2907.

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