Congratulations to Kari McClain of Miari Stables in Olympia, Washington and her mount Nairobi, the winners of the 2008 Excalibur Award with a 70.379%.

Excalibur Freestyle Award: A plaque or trophy is awarded to the winner based on an average of the three highest ” scores earned at either USDF or USEF Musical Freestyle levels. This trophy was created by the Portland Area Chapter of ODS in recognition of “Excalibur” and Mary Ann Judkins for their outstanding freestyle presentations. Excalibur was owned, trained, and shown by Mary Ann Judkins. In the early 2000’s the perpetual trophy was auctioned off and the proceeds dedicated to the ODS Education Fund, ODS now sends a small plaque.

• 1995 Winner: Son of a HUH and Diane Royce
• 1997 Winner: Wendy Redhouse
• 2002 Winner: Alvaro and Kathleen Doyle with an average score of 68.937%
• 2003 Winner: Picasso and Whitney Bard with an average score of 72.708%
• 2004 Winner: Whispered Dreams and Deborah Dougherty with an average score of 71.389%
• 2005 Winner: Belynda Moore and Weydor Daz with an average score of 70.175%
• 2006 Winner: Molly Martin and Liberty LHF with an average score of 75.3473%
• 2007 Winner: Molly Martin and Liberty LHF with an average score of 71.18%
• 2008 Winner: Kari McClain and Nairobi with an average score of 70.379%

Click here for Sponsorship Opportunities at the ODS Championship Show which will be held September 11, 12, and 13 at the DevonWood Equestrian Center.  This is a great way to show your support for Oregon Dressage Society!

ods-sponsor-vendor-ad-form-2009.pdf
For more information, please contact Melissa Frazier at dressage.sponsors@gmail.com.

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The Region 6 show is September 25 – 27 at DevonWood Equestrian Centre in Sherwood, OR.  Our show committee is ran by 100% volunteers.   We’re still in need of the following key volunteers.  Please contact Rose Newman (360)281.-6550 or rose_newman@yahoo.com if you’re interested in volunteering or would like more information.

Volunteer Coordinator Chair – person needed

This person is most active from about one month before the competition through final clean up. However, the volunteers should be contacted about four to six weeks before the competition – any earlier, and people tend to forget.  The coordinator organizes and schedules all the volunteers needed during the competition and arranges any pre-competition meetings for volunteer orientation.  List of positions and duties for show volunteers will be supplied to VC.  VC chair works closely with show manager.

Awards Helpers – Trenna Atkins, chair

This group is responsible for planning the awards ceremony schedule.  Collects and organizes all ribbons and awards.  In charge of organization of awards office for handing out tests and awards. Post show inventory and return.   Helpers needed Friday – Sunday for tests/ awards handout.  Additional helper(s) needed for Championship jacket sizing/order and cooler handout.  Ideally at least three people each day.

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The 2010 ODS Regional Omnibus Early Bird Advertising Rate is due by August 1st. Advertising in the ODS Regional Omnibus is an exceptional way to get your message to Dressage Riders across Oregon, SW Washington and then reaching into other parts of Washington State, Idaho and into Northern California.
Click here to download the form: 2010 ODS Omnibus Ad Form

E-mail the ODS Office if you have any questions – office@oregondressage.com.

Thank you!

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25 year Celebration of Ernie Clinics

Saturday, July 25th at Blue Heron Lippizzans – 17466 S. Hattan Road, Oregon City

Ernie and Lilly in early summer 2009
All current and former students welcome!
Bring meat to grill and a salad or side to share plus your adult drink of choice, soft drinks and dessert will be provided by PCTC.
RSVP to Joyce at 503-647-0168

Ernie with second generation rider Lilly, whose mom Wendy Redhouse began riding with Ernie as a teenager.

History:
Ernst Herrmann came to the USA in 1975.  A friend of Stephen Page of then existing Oregon Dressage Institute, Ernie began doing clinics there sponsored by North Willamette Valley Chapter, the first chapter formed.  In 1985, when student Joyce Stride established Century Spring Farm and the Pacific Crest Trail Chapter formed, Ernie began teaching at CSF.  A popular clinician, he teaches three day weekends.  In recent years, the weekend has been split between CSF in North Plains, Karen DeLano and Rennie Squier’s Blue Heron Lippizzans in Oregon City and Sunday lessons coordinated by Andrea Marek at Sonnenberg Farm in Sherwood.

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Are you exhibiting a horse that is 7 years old or younger? Then this show is for you!

The ODS Breeders’ Group is proud to present our annual ODS Breeders Showcase – this year it is at the newly refurbished Mount Hood Equestrian Center in Boring, OR.

Please contact Barbara Tuohino Funk with any questions, offers of sponsorship, or to volunteer!

Click here to view the ODS Show Listing Form

ODS Omnibus Form – Show Listings

Click here to view the ODS Advertisement Form

2010 ODS Omnibus Ad Form

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