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It appears that our Sporthorse classes at the FVC Dressage show are going to be very light on Sunday May 30.

Our judge Sue Madden Mandas has agreed to do a few clinic rides for us after she is done judging.  These rides will at Clark County Fairgrounds once the show is over and each 45 minute lesson will be $100.

She use to come and clinic at Summerfield Farm years ago but hasn’t been out to this area for awhile.  For those of you unfamiliar with her here’s a bit about her.

Sue Madden Mandas has been involved in the sport of Dressage as a competitor, trainer, judge, and instructor for over 40 years.  She is a USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medalist and has been longlisted for the USET several times.  Sue has trained many horses to the FEI level, winning Regional Champion or Reserve Champion at every level, Second through Grand Prix.  Sue lives in Dayton, Ohio, where she teaches a great group of adult amateurs and is competing at Prix St. George and Intermediare 1.

I know this is last minute but please let me know by May 27 if you’d like a lesson.

Thanks

Rose Newman

360.281.6550

rose_newman@yahoo.com

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Hello ODS Members -

USDF Region Six is looking to host an overnight summer camp for Jr/YRs, Juniors, and Advanced Young Riders (a.k.a all Youth Members) at DevonWood on July 9th , 10th and 11th,, 2010.

The camp would involve lessons with professionals who went through the Junior or Advanced Young Rider National Championships, as well as a horsemanship and riding theory element. The only costs involved would be $35 per night for stabling and a small fee to pay for food etc. Lessons have been donated by the professionals involved and the kids would stay overnight at the facility.

If you or your child might be interested in attending this camp, would you please send me an email with your contact information and the subject heading “USDF Region Six Youth Summer Camp”?

Also, if you’d like to be involved in planning/running/donating services to the camp, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!

Many thanks and best wishes for continued success in the 2010 show season!

Jessica Rattner

USDF Region 6

jessica_rattner@gmail.com

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Space is still available for auditors at the Rider Biomechanics clinic/seminar conducted by Alexandra (Sandy) Howard.  The three day clinic is to be held in Rogue River, OR, July 30 to August 1.  Contact Carol Taylor at 541-846-9495 or taylor@connpoint.net.

The Chapter held a pilates night in Grants Pass.  Participants were led through a series of pilates exercises for riders designed to access and strengthen cores muscles.  Rumor has it there were a few sore spots the following days.

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North Willamette Valley has a lot to report.

With the renewed interest in rider safety our Chapter has scheduled a rider safety meeting on May 20 at 6 pm in Canby, OR.  Our speaker will be Todd Gary who is part of the Canby Fire Department and works closely with the Mollala High School Equestrian Team.  This meeting in open to non-members as well in hopes we can help get the word out about the importance of rider safety.  You can RSVP with Marla at marlasa2002@yahoo.com .

The chapter summer show is coming up quick, Summer Daze in Boring, OR.  This year’s theme is Christmas in July featuring a special “test of choice” division designed especially for anyone willing to dress themselves and their horses up in Christmas attire.  There is even a place to get additional points based on your festive presentation.  We are looking forward to this year’s event.

Also, the chapter has arranged for a horse camping and trail ride event July 23-26 at Silver Falls in Silverton, OR.  Members and friends are invited.  They can choose to camp any of the nights or just join up for a trail ride and lunch following.  We have secured the group camp site so there will be plenty of room.  The more the merrier.

August leads us into the Adult Camp currently scheduled to be held at Make you Mark Stables the weekend of August 27 – 29.  More information to come.

-Marla Santino, NWV Chapter VP

Sally could relate to anyone, and despite her fame, breadth of knowledge and accomplishments, greeted all who journeyed down her path with warmth and humility. She never elevated herself above others, but opened her heart with acceptance and friendship. All who came to know Sally personally or through her work feel as though they have lost a dear friend. This sense of friendship is the enduring gift Sally Swift left for the many people who knew and loved her. Centered Riding is the enduring gift she left for the world.

Please join us in honoring Sally Swift with a gift to the Sally Swift Memorial Fund at The Dressage Foundation!

This fund will provide grants up to $1,000 to promote Centered Riding.

USDF GMOs wishing to host a Centered Riding clinic are eligible to apply for the grant each year, a minimum of one annual grant will be awarded beginning in 2010. Considering Sally’s history and support of Centered Riding, this is a lasting tribute to a wonderful lady!

Could you consider honoring Sally by making a contribution to this Fund?

It will be an enduring tribute to a woman who contributed so much to the equestrian world. Every gift is important, no matter how large or how small. All gifts are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law. Donations can be mailed to the Foundation at the address below, please note in the memo line that the gift is for the Sally Swift fund.

You can also donate online (via PayPal) at our website, www.dressagefoundation.org. Please send me an email if you choose to make an online gift so that we can include your donation in the correct fund.

Thank you for considering a gift to this worthy fund!

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Dear ODS Members,

The North Willamette Valley Chapter – ODS has announced the following prize list update for their upcoming ODS League Show “Summer Daze Dressage” #L-7006, to be held 10^th and 11^th at the Mount Hood Equestrian and Event Center, Boring, OR.   Please review the entire prize list as several areas of the prize list were updated (indicated by red text).

Most importantly, the following was added:

PROTECTIVE HEAD GEAR

Every rider, when riding anywhere on the show grounds, must wear a protective helmet

with harness fastened. Riders who refuse to do so must immediately dismount, and

both the rider and the horse will be disqualified from the competition. No scores for that

horse will be reported, and no refunds will be issued.

• Click here for prize list
• Click here for general rules
• Click here for active entry form
• Click here for print only entry form

If you have any questions, please contact the show’s manager, Kristine McMahon at (503) 740-7604 or kaiya2@live.com.

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

The ODS League Championships has moved to Central Point, Oregon this year – it’s being held May 22 and 23.  We are currently seeking sponsors, vendors, volunteers and exhibitors!  Let us know if you can participate!

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We need your help! We need LOTS of volunteers for the Fort Vancouver Chapter’s Show, May 28-30 at the Clark County Fair and Expo, Ridgefield, WA.

On Friday and Saturday we need Scribes, Scorers, Gate/Equipment Checkers and Sunday Morning for the Sport Horse classes we need 2 Gate People and a Safety Officer. Please email me your availability and job preferences at lorraine@nettles.mailhost.org if you’re able to help. Thank you!

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***Dressage at DevonWood 2010 Entries Open TODAY***

Visit www.devonwoodec.com for more information.

Join us this July 23-25, 2010 for the 11^th Annual Dressage at DevonWood competition.

Download the Official Prize List: http://bit.ly/dad2010pl

Download the Official Entry Form: http://bit.ly/dad2010en

Feeling lucky? Enter our USDF & FEI Musical Freestyle Classes for your chance at $1,000 CASH! Both classes have a $1,000 CASH prize – YOURS for the taking!

Don’t miss out on the VIP Tent this year…we’ll be partying all weekend long in our Kentucky-themed VIP Tent in celebration of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games taking place in Lexington this summer! For table or seat reservations, e-mail VIP@devonwoodec.com.

We always need volunteers for the show! To sign-up, visit www.eZvolunteer.com. As we get closer to the show, we’ll get in touch to work out the details!

As always, we’re looking forward to seeing you at the show.

Noah G. Rattner

Director of Marketing & Public Relations

DevonWood Equestrian Centre, LLC

www.devonwoodec.com

(503) 449-1274 mobile

(888) 329-3932 fax

(503) 625-8831 office

**DevonWood Equestrian Centre 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.

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Tulelake, CA – Cascade Dressage two-day show still has rides available. Closing date for this show is MAY 26^th. We need your help to bring in more riders – Please pass on this email to anyone who may be interested. We have a lot of musical freestyle rides this year – 3 each day at 2^nd,3^rd,4^th levels.

Also, this year we are very excited to offer three new classes (see below for descriptions):

- Opportunity Classes (Training & First Level: does not require fees for USEF, USDF, CDS or ODS!!)

- Materiale Classes

- Young Horse Classes

Please contact the show secretary, Kaye Phaneuf Phaneuf@Canby.com, if you have any questions about registering for any of these three classes.

The prize list can be viewed at:

http://www.oregondressage.com/2010_Omnibus/2010-CC-Dressage.pdf

General Rules:

http://www.oregondressage.com/2010_Omnibus/2010YellowSection.pdf

Entry Form:

http://www.oregondressage.com/2010_Omnibus/EntryForms/2010AUTO-ODSLicensedShowEntryForm.pdf

Opportunity classes:

NEW! Intended for Training and First Level dressage riders who want to ‘test the waters’ of USEF/USDF-recognized competition without the expense of joining these organizations or paying their non-member fees.  USEF rules apply, including dress and saddlery.  However, entries that do not cross-enter into non-Opportunity classes are exempt from all membership requirements and fees for USEF, USDF, CDS and ODS. Opportunity classes will not count toward championship qualifications or year-end awards for any of these organizations.

The Cascade Dressage Shows are offering four Opportunity classes each day – two at Training Level and two at First Level. All entries received for Opportunity classes at will be wait listed.  If ride times are available when entries close on May  26, then the Opportunity classes will be offered, with entries processed in postmark order, until all ride times are filled.

Materiale classes:

We are offering Materiale classes on both Saturday and Sunday in the following categories: Three-year-old Fillies, Three-year old Colts and Geldings, Four & Five-year old Mares, and Four

& Five-year old Stallions and Geldings. Classes for fillies and mares may not be combined with classes for colts, geldings or stallions. Three-year-olds must be at least 36 months of age as of the competition date. Materiale is a group class; all entries are in the ring at once. Horses will be evaluated according to the criteria listed on the “USDF Materiale Class Scoresheet” (below).

• Directives: Movement should demonstrate purity & quality (clear rhythm, regularity & relaxation) (judged mainly in profile), correctness (judged mainly coming to & going from judge). Movement at trot and canter should be light & springy. Should have scope & volume, maintaining uphill balance. Must show rideability, potential to become competitive dressage horse & potential to progress through the levels. Horse must be riding horse type.
• Walk (30%): Four even beats, straight, active & even strides, correctly aligned steps, articulation of joints, freedom of shoulders & haunches, balance, elastic & swinging back, overstep, reach, ground-covering with marching quality.
• Trot (30%): Two even beats, straight, active & even strides, correctly aligned steps, articulation of joints, freedom of shoulders & haunches, balance, elasticity, swinging back, natural engagement & impulsion from hindquarters, suspension, power from upward thrust & roundness.
• Canter (30%): Three even beats, straight, active & even strides, correctly aligned steps, articulation of joints, freedom of shoulders & haunches, balance, elasticity, swinging back, natural engagement & impulsion from hindquarters, suspension, power from upward thrust, roundness & “uphill” strides.
• General Impression (10%): Includes harmony (relationship of conformation to movement), athleticism (strength & mobility), development related to age & condition. Demonstrates character, presence & temperament necessary for training.

Young Horse classes:

The FEI has written special tests to evaluate the potential of young horses to become international-calibre dressage mounts.  5- and 6-year-olds each have their own test. The USEF has written a test for 4-year-olds, for which the overall directive is: “To find horses with elastic natural gaits, trained in a correct way according to the age, which can reach higher dressage levels.” These tests are intended to demonstrate quality and potential, rather than mastery of movements and precise geometry.

In Young Horse tests, two S judges sit together at C and collaborate on their evaluations. It is preferred that the judges give their comments and scores to the rider via loudspeaker, so that the audience can hear them, too. To download the FEI tests, click here: http://www.horsesport.org/disciplines/dressage/technical-info. USEF members may download the 4-Year-Old test here: https://www.usef.org/documents/disciplines/dressage/tests/4YEAROLDTEST.pdf

Claudette Fitzgerald

President CCTA

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