Law enforcement authorities in Oregon are seeking the owner of two apparently abandoned horses.

Clackamas County Sheriff’s Deputy Clint Pierce said Portland General Electric utility company personnel discovered the chestnut mare and red chestnut gelding wandering utility company property near the Mount Hood National Forest on Nov. 24. Both are currently under rehabilitative care at a local horse rescue. (more…)

Totilas with new owner Paul Schockemöhle. © 2010 Julia Wentscher

WIESBADEN, Germany, Nov. 29–The naming of the new rider for superstar stallion Totilas on Tuesday is taking on the trappings of a Hollywood premiere. (more…)

Three weeks after launching its ground-breaking iPhone app for Equine Prohibited Substances, the FEI has today announced that the app is now available on Android smartphones. (more…)

Please take note – the ODS office will be CLOSED from November 25^th through December 6^th for the Thanksgiving Holiday and the annual USDF Convention in Florida.

I will be checking e-mail periodically and will do my best to get back to you in a timely manner.  If your matter is urgent and you need immediate assistance, please try my cell phone (503) 730-8036.  Alternatively, you may contact Rose Newman, the ODS President Elect at rose_newman@yahoo.com or (360) 281-6550.

Memberships, show approvals, etc, received during the time period the office is closed will be dealt with after December 6^th and backdated to the postmark/fax stamped date.

Warmest Regards,
Corinne Stonier
Executive Director
Oregon Dressage Society, a registered non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization
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

Matthias Alexander Rath on Sterntaler-UNICEF at World Equestrian Games in Kentucky. © 2010 Ken Braddick/dressage-news.com

ANKUM, Germany, Nov. 28–Matthias Alexander Rath is widely reported to be the new rider of Totilas that will be announced on Tuesday by owner Performance Sales International. Dressage-news.com reported shortly after the sale of the KWPN stallion that the 26-year-old German was likely to be Totilas’s rider. (more…)

The new USEF/USDF tests are out, and we wanted to share some of the changes that are impacting the musical freestyle requirements, as well as revisit the ones that haven’t changed. In a nutshell, USEF First through Fourth levels now contain only three tests each. Below are the compulsory elements being introduced within each test. Remember, please refer to your respective association for copies of the official test sheets and requirements. The USEF carries the standard tests, while the USDF carries the Freestyle tests.

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Dressage enthusiast Elizabeth Robinson has been named the recipient of Canada’s 2010 ‘Spirit of Dressage’ Award.

Elizabeth Robinson

She received the award at the Toronto Canadian Dressage Owners and Riders Association (CADORA) Hall of Fame and Awards Banquet, held on November 20 in Richmond Hill, Ontario.

Robinson of Gormley, Ontario, was recognized for her long-term volunteer efforts above and beyond the call of duty for Toronto CADORA and as Chef d’équipe of Canada’s Paralympic Para-Dressage Team.

Robinson’s journey as a volunteer has taken her all over the world, and it all began in 1986 when she first met Toni Thompson, who was at that time recruiting for the 1986 Dressage World Championships taking place at International Equestrian Sport Services, commonly called IESS, in Cedar Valley, Ontario.

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Adelinde Cornelissen and Jerich Parzival in Stockholm. © 2010 Roland Thunholm

STOCKHOLM, Nov. 28–Adelinde Cornelissen and Jerich Parzival swept the Stockholm International Horse Show, easily winning the World Cup qualifier Grand Prix Freestyle Sunday in their first event since being disqualified from the World Equestrian Games two months ago and leading a Dutch sweep of the top three places.
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The Umpqua Valley Chapter is very busy planning next years activities.

On February 13 will be our Hearts and Horse Fun Show at the Douglas County Fairgrounds River Arena.  We started our Monday night riding at 6:00 pm. to 8:00 pm.  at the Fairgrounds.  Our annual Christmas Party will be on December 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Shell Gray’s home.  Don’t forget to bring your Silent Auction items.  We will have our Ride a Test and Practice show on June 4th and 5th at Bobbi Harper’s.  If you have any questions about these upcoming events please contact Marilyn Ulicny, President of UVC of ODS 541-673-6485 or foxtrailu@charter.net 

Happy Holidays and Happy Riding.

The USDF/Adequan convention and symposium is  just a week away.  Here are some reminders:

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