Click here to view the latest edition of the Umpqua Valley Chapter’s Newsletter:  UVC-April2010-News

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The l’Aperitif Show deadline has been extended!  It is ODS approved!

We have room for a few more entries for this show. It is a great show to get your feet wet when moving up from schooling shows to a recognized show. It is a low key, relaxed show for young horses, and new competitors alike. Any questions can be directed to Susan Pittman at Laperitif@comcast.net or to 425-333-6837. We are waiving the post entry fee as well.

Kellie Larsen Dressage

Equestrians Institute Show Committee Assistant Manager.

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Fort Vancouver Dressage show still has rides available on Friday and Saturday. And there’s plenty of room on Sunday for Sporthorse competitors.

Show is May 28 – May 30 at Clark County Event Center in Ridgefield WA

Click here for the prize list – http://oregondressage.com/2010_Omnibus/2010-FVC-DressageShow.pdf

Closing date: May 3, 2010 (for Fri/Sat classes); May 21, 2010 (for Sun classes)

entries postmarked after closing date accepted at double class fees only if ride times available and only until May 26.

For information, please contact the show’s manager, Rose Newman or 360-281-6550

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Hello ODS!

The Heart of the Valley Dressage Shows are just around the corner (May 15-16, 2010 at DevonWood) and WE NEED YOUR HELP J

Once again we are offering three competition arenas in hopes of accepting as many entries as possible (and we still filled!) so we need MANY bodies to make the show a success.

Thank you so very much for your help and support in past years. We currently have openings in all positions, including scribes (we will not be using e-scribes for this show).

Please send your volunteer preferences and available times to John_Craven@ous.edu or give me a call at (541)231-7247.

Thank you so much! Hope to see you at the show J

Jennifer Milburn

Manager

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Great News!  The STATE OF JEFFERSON Chapter has received a Violet M. Hopkins Grant from The Dressage Federation to conduct a RIDER BIOMECHANICS Clinic/Seminar July 30 through August 1.  The program will be presented by Alexandra (Sandy) Howard.

The three days are geared to educate not only the eight demonstration riders but especially the auditors.  In the daily “classroom” sessions Sandy will talk about rider biomechanical concepts through lectures and auditor participation.   A DVD supporting and demonstrating her teaching concepts will open the first day.  On the second day she will present and incorporate principles of “deep practice” or mylenazation of neural pathways to help make correct rider biomechanics a reality for participants based on the book, “Talent Code” by Daniel Coyle. The book will be provided at a discounted price to all participants.

In addition to the lectures, Sandy will demonstrate the principles and techniques using eight demo horse/rider combinations.

Each day will include a complimentary lunch for all participants and the “classroom” lecture, visuals and demos under Sandy’s guidance.

The clinic/seminar will be held in Gold Hill, OR, at Madrone Hill Ranch right off I-5 between Grants Pass and Medford. Convenient accommodations for out of town auditors are readily available.   For more information or to reserve a spot please contact Carol (541)846-9495 or <taylor@connpoint.net>.

I had the opportunity to spend the week-end at the Northwest Horse Expo in Mid April. A good crowd showed up to attend all the clinics and demonstrations.  George Williams did a great job with the dressage program.  Three horses were used in each of the three clinics, representing different levels of development.  A number of people came up to me and gave very positive comments on his presentations and believed they represented the “real world.”  The demo riders/horses also did a great job following instructions and demonstrating the principles.

George spent most of his “off” time hanging out at the ODS booth, talking with visitors and autographing posters.  The booth was a busy place. It helped that we were showing DVDs of the World Cup and Olympics which helped draw a crowd and generated a lot of oohs and aahs.  Those not so familiar with dressage were particularly amazed.  We had several new ODS members join up at the booth.  Volunteers Nancy Clarke, Francy Haupt, Sharon Knowlton, Gaye McCabe, Rose Newman, Tedi Rae Paash, and Brant Page spent a lot of their time helping out Corinne at the booth.

The ODS League Show Championships will be coming up soon after this article hits the press.  It promises to be a very pleasant week-end.  I’ve put in the order for warm sunny weather.  A fun evening of entertainment is being planned for Saturday.  Musical Freesyle demonstrations from second level all the way through the FEI levels are in the works, plus an extra surprise or two.  Dinner will be available for purchase for those that would like it.  Keep your eye on the ODS website (www.oregondressage.com) for further details.

There are lots of other activities and events coming up.  Check the ODS webs site frequently for updates to the calendar, opening dates, etc.  I’ve also been asked to remind you to follow ODS on Facebook and Twitter.  Happy riding and keep those cards and letters coming.

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Dear ODS Members,

Thank you for your overwhelming response – we have sold all 5 books and have a waiting list!

Warmest Regards,
Corinne Stonier
Executive Director
Oregon Dressage Society
www.oregondressage.com
PH: 503.681.2337 — CELL: 503.730.8036 — FAX: 503.681.3873
880 NE 25th Ave., Suite 2-173
Hillsboro, OR 97124

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(UPDATED – WE ARE SOLD OUT OF THESE BOOKS!)

Dear ODS Members,

Our office currently has 5 copies of the FEI Dressage Handbook Guidelines for Judging for sale.   This handbook is known for being beneficial for all competitors to read, just not Judges or Judge education candidates.

From the FEI website: “Authored by some of the most experienced FEI Dressage Judges, this book will prove invaluable not only to the education of Dressage Judges but also to riders and trainers at all levels. It will not only help with the understanding and clarification of the scores, but also with the awareness of the criteria outlined in the FEI Dressage Rulebook.”

The cost is $44.00 including shipping/handling.  If you are interested in a copy, please call or e-mail the office and we can give further payment instructions.

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Hey Sporthorse Competitors!

We need your help.  The Fort Vancouver Dressage Show would like to continue to offer Sporthorse  “in-hand” classes, just as we have been offering these classes for many years. You may have noticed that in the beginning these classes were just thrown in whenever and where ever we could find space in the day.  More recently, as class participation increased these classes were given an entire day and significantly more community status.

Now, for whatever reason, participation has dramatically decreased.   What that specifically means is that the ‘in hand’ class at risk for us to continue to offer them.

One of the main comments that we have received from you (as to why you haven’t shown) is that the closing date was too early and you weren’t sure how your colt/filly would look by show time.  Because of your feedback, the 2010 calendar extended the closing date for Sunday’s classes until one week before the show.  Post entries are being accepted with conditions until two days before the show.

We need your help, as only YOU, the Sporthorse competitor, can make a difference in the future of these classes.

Sign up for a class!  Pure and simple, we need your participation in order to justify continuing to hold this class.

If you are unable to participate by entering a class or two, then volunteer.  Finding people comfortable around young stock is not an easy job.  We are always in need of runners, scribes, scores and multiple gatekeeper.

Be a sponsor..find a sponsor…sponsor a class with a friend.  Class sponsorship is only $25 per class.

Please help us keep these classes going. Anything you can do will make a difference in keeping the Sporthorse ‘in-hand’ classes part of our show. Your help is needed NOW!

Thank you for your contribution!

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The ODS Video Library has just had 3 DVDs returned that we think our members would want to borrow!

2008 FEI World Cup Dressage Final at s’Hertongenbosh – featring rides of OPS Salinero and Anky van Grunsven, Warum Nicht FRH and Isabell Werth and Max with Kyra Kyrklund.

2008 Olympic Dressage in Beijing – Dressage: Team and Individual Highlights.

2009 Rolex FEI World Cup Dressage Final in Las Vegas – featuring rides of Ravel and Steffen peters, Satchmo and Isabell Werth, IPS Painted Black and Anky van Grunsven and more.  All of the top tests are shown in full with a separate button for no commentary!

To check out an item from the Library send check for $75 per tape (to be made out to Oregon Dressage Society) to the ODS Librarian at 901 N Brutscher St Ste D-162, Newberg, OR 97132.  The $75 check is required for deposit and will not be cashed unless the item you borrow is not returned.  Items borrowed from the ODS Video Library must be returned within 4 weeks. You are responsible for return postage.

Contact librarian Francy Haupt at dqhorsestuff@comcast.net or (971) 832-2260 for more details – visit http://oregondressage.com/library.html for a complete list of the DVDs and VHS tapes that ODS has to offer.

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Equestrians Institute is pleased to announce a benefit clinic for the Region 6 Junior and Young Riders with Jeremy Steinberg at Pacific Moon in Arlington. The clinic will take place April 24th and 25th starting at 9:00 a.m. Participation is open to riders of all levels and ages, but space is limited. To sign up as a rider use the registration form under the Education page on the E.I. website.  Auditing the clinic is only $10 per day for E.I. members.

During the clinic we will be auctioning off some cool items to raise money for our Region 6 Junior and Young Riders.  The funds raised will go towards travel and competition expenses for qualified JR and YR to attend the Championships in Kentucky in August.  Over the years, many young riders have qualified but do not have the funds to travel to and compete at the NAJYRC Championships.  This is their opportunity to compete at the highest level.  We believe that the younger riders in our sport are the future of our sport; future riders and trainers, yes but more importantly, future volunteers, future horse people and good citizens, “good sports” in the community.

More details and online registration are on the E.I. website.  http://equestriansinstitute.org/wroot09/education/clinics/jeremy2010.html

If you are interested in donating a silent auction basket or service, please contact the event organizer, Karen Moore at 360-403-3035.

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