Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) ran a Developing Dressage Clinic with Debbie McDonald in Chesapeake City, MD at Hassler Dressage at Riveredge right before the Thanksgiving holiday.

McDonald, one of the most successful U.S. dressage riders in history, travelled from her Idaho home to this spectacular facility, which is the base for Hassler Dressage, to teach seven horse/rider combinations. USEF Technical Advisor Anne Gribbons was also there to advise and observe.

Two of the horses who were very successful at the USEF National Dressage Championships this summer at Lamplight Equestrian Center showed continued progress in their training.

Sharon McCusker (Ashby, MA) rode Wrigley, who was third in the 2011 USEF National Developing Horse Dressage Championship (sponsored by the Dutta Corporation and Performance Sales International, PSI) and Silva Martin (West Grove, PA) rode Aesthete, who was third in the 6-year-old Championship at the Markel/USEF National Young Horse Championship.

The other participants were: Heather Mason (Lebanon, NJ) , who was the second alternate for the 2011 Pan American Games with Warsteiner. She rode both him and Respekt at the clinic. Caroline Cheret (Ringoes, NJ) rode Fiorette; Stacy Parvey-Larsson (Reddick, FL) rode the Reserve Champion from the 2010 Markel/USEF National Young Horse Championship, Benidetto who is now a 7-year-old; and Tami Batts (Greensboro, NC) rode Ranko, this pair was named to the USEF Developing List along with McCusker and Wrigley, Martin and Aesthete, Mason and Warsteiner, Parvey-Larsson and Benidetto.

The complete Developing List can be found here: http://www.usef.org/documents/highPerformance/dressage/2011DressageDeveloping.pdf

McDonald was impressed with the facility, the level of riding and the quality of horses:

“I want to thank the Hasslers and Riveredge for hosting the Developing clinic, said McDonald. “It is such an amazing facility and everyone just makes you feel so welcome. I am very excited about the combinations that came to the clinic. There were several new faces there which are always great to have. I can see some future stars possibly coming up out of this group. I look forward to watching their progress and hoping to see them in the other developing clinics coming up.”

L-R Sharon McCusker on Wrigley, Jenny Van Wieren-Page, Debbie McDonald, Anne Gribbons and Stacey Parvey-Larson with Benidetto (Photo: Richard Malmgren)
There was a range of horses, from age six through the Grand Prix level and Gribbons was pleased with all of them. The riders travelled from all points on the East Coast and were treated to first-class facilities and hospitality courtesy of Hassler Dressage at Riveredge.

“It was a great satisfaction to me to observe the competent, detailed and consistent way Debbie approached each combination,” said Gribbons. “Her vast experience training and teaching showed by the way she immediately identified a problem and then works on them in a way that is understandable to both rider and horse. This was a group of very talented horses and capable riders. Every horse was on its way to a promising competition season. I was very inspired, and I know Debbie enjoyed working with each and every one.”

This was the fourth and final Developing clinic of 2011, they will resume in Florida in January.

The schedule is available here: http://www.usef.org/documents/highPerformance/dressage/2012DevClinicTrainCamp.pdf

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RELEASE: November 7, 2011
AUTHOR/ADMINISTRATOR: From the USEF Drugs & Medication Program
Administration of NSAIDs

Motivated by its commitment to the welfare of the horse, the USEF Board of Directors voted to amend its Therapeutic Drug Rule and restrict use to a single NSAID beginning December 1, 2011. Both the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) supported the rule change, and USEF now joins other organizations including the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) and Equine Canada in implementing this important rule change.

Beginning December 1, 2011, only ONE of the seven approved Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs listed in the USEF Rule GR 410.4 will be permitted to be present in the same plasma or urine sample.

Revisions have been made regarding detection times of some of the therapeutic drugs used on competition horses. Most notably, the detection time for the seven NSAIDs currently approved for use with quantitative restrictions, has been reduced from seven (7) days to three (3) days, when administered according to the dose and time recommendations found on pages 12 – 14 of the 2012 Guidelines for Drugs & Medications.

Emergency Use of Flunixin (Banamine©)

Following the move to allow only one NSAID to be present in the same plasma or urine sample of a horse in competition, and acting on the USEF Veterinary Committee’s recommendation, the USEF Board of Directors approved a rule provision allowing for the emergency administration of flunixin (Banamine®) by a veterinarian to treat colic or an ophthalmic emergency. Filing a USEF Medication Report Form is required if an NSAID listed in GR410 (a) through (g), other than flunixin, has been administered to the horse within the three days prior. It will additionally require that the Medication Report Form be signed by the veterinarian who administered the flunixin (Banamine®) and the same medication report should document a 24-hour withdrawal from competition following administration. It is important to note that compliance with this rule is dependent upon the flunixin (Banamine®) being administered by a licensed veterinarian following a physical exam.

Anabolic Steroids Re-Classified as Forbidden Substance

Also effective December 1, 2011, anabolic steroids will be considered a Forbidden Substance under the USEF Therapeutic Rule [insert Rule Reference here]. No anabolic steroid is to be administered to a horse or pony in the time before competition such that it, or any metabolite of it, might be present in the animal, or might be detectable in its blood or urine sample at the time of competition. This means that, if anabolic steroids are administered and/or any surgical implants are removed, the administration and/or procedure occurs sufficiently in advance of competing to ensure these substances are not present in the blood or urine at the time of competition. To comply with this new change, it is important to review HOW LONG DRUGS REMAIN DETECTABLE on page 15 and 16 of the 2012 USEF Drugs & Medications Guidelines.

FEI Banned Substances

The FEI Clean Sport initiative inspired changes to USEF GR 409, which affect the rules governing FEI discipline competition at USEF Licensed Competitions. It is important to carefully review the FEI rules at this link and the FEI Forbidden Substance list at this link: http://www.feicleansport.org/prohibited.html.

Please pay special attention to the FEI listing of Banned Substances. While alleged violations of USEF GR 409 will still be heard by the USEF, sanctions potentially imposed for violation could result in assessment of a $15,000 fine and a two-year suspension (consistent with FEI Sanctions).

Be particularly cautious with respect to the use of medicinal preparations, tonics, pastes, and products of any kind (even those labeled “natural,” “herbal,” or “holistic,” as the ingredients and their quantitative analysis are not specifically known. Many contain one or more banned substances under the FEI rules. There are therapeutic exceptions, however, which allow for the use of anti-infectious substances and the anti-ulcer medications ranitidine and omeprazole. It is important to note that these anti-ulcer medications are forbidden in endurance rides governed by AERC.

The new competition year begins December 2011. With all of these important rule changes taking effect, the USEF encourages every exhibitor, trainer, coach, and owner to take the time, prior to competing, to carefully review the Guidelines for How Long Drugs Remain Detectable which can be accessed by Clicking Here or by contacting the USEF D&M Program at 859.258.2472 to request a copy of the 2012 USEF Drugs & Medications Guidelines.

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The US bid to host the 2018 World Equestrian Games has originated from the Wellington, Florida-based Equestrian Sport Productions, which proposes holding the event at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center.

Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) sent in its formal Expression of Interest to the FEI via the United States Equestrian Federation. That step is the first towards submitting a bid to host the games.

Seven other countries – Austria, Australia, Canada, Hungary, Morocco, Russia, and Sweden – have registered their interest with the FEI to host the games.

“We are very excited for the bid,” said ESP President Michael Stone.

“We believe it will be a great opportunity for the Village of Wellington, Palm Beach County, and the State of Florida. We believe that working on this bid will help bring ESP-produced events to the next level and will only help increase the quality of our shows and the exposure of equestrian sport.”

USEF CEO John Long said the organisation looked forward to working with Equestrian Sport Productions on the bid. “The support of local and state government will be essential in this effort,” Long said.

“The USEF is looking forward to sharing experiences learned from the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games held in Kentucky just last year.”

Organisers said the world-class equestrian and support facilities in Wellington, and the prestige that Wellington holds in the equestrian world, provide an excellent framework from which to begin a pursuit of the bid for the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games.

STATE OF JEFFERSON CHAPTER

OREGON DRESSAGE SOCIETY

ELECTION RESULTS FOR 2012

PRESIDENT: MICHELE MATZEN

VICE PRES:        ELAINE THOMAS

SECRETARY:  ROBIN BORG

TREASURER:  SHERRY WALKER

DIRECTOR:         SONJA BIADA

DIRECTOR:         ED MILLER

DIRECTOR:         CAROL TAYLOR

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Officers voted in for the Fort Vancouver Chapter are:

President – Rose Newman

Vice President – Eileen Parent

Secretary – Marilyn Watson

Treasurer – Lorraine Nettles

FVC Representative to Region – Kim Ransdell

The Dressage Foundation is very excited to announce the opening date of our new online Equestrian Fundraising School – Offering Lessons in Fundraising and Giving!  This program is for any equestrian who wants to learn techniques for raising money to continue in their chosen sport.

The webinars will be taught by a nationally-known, distinguished faculty.  Complete details will be available on our website by November 1st, but for now, please see the recent press release that describes the program in a bit more detail:

http://www.dressagefoundation.org/Equestrian_Fundraising_School_Release_Oct_2011.htm.

I’m sure many of you are making your plans to attend the upcoming USDF Convention in December.  So are we!  I will be attending the convention with TDF’s Development Director, Melissa Filipi.  I am really looking forward to meeting many of you in person, since I have worked with you over the phone and email for the past 2 1/2 years.  It will be wonderful to speak with you about your GMO and answer any questions you may have about The Dressage Foundation.  We will have an information table set up somewhere around the meeting area, so please stop by and say hello!

Have a wonderful day!

Jenny Johnson

Administrative Director

Please welcome the new TRC Officers:

President: Carolyn Wesolek, carolyn.wesolek@ipaper.com, (541) 223-1335

Vice President: Marsha Taylor, squeaky@epud.net, (541) 345-1079

Secretary: Audrey Staton,  astatondvm@earthlink.net, (541) 683-6373

Treasurer: Sally Temple, sjt89not@epud.net, (541) 935-7567

Newsletter editor: Tami Davis, tami@goodhoofkeeping.com, (541) 968-4660

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President:  Marci Sanders

Vice-Pres: vacant

Secretary:  Jae Gober

Treasurer:  Wendy Redhouse

Newsletters:  Siobhan Barker

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The Oregon Dressage Society is a volunteer-based organization that thrives on the energy of its members.

Your input is always welcome and we encourage you to get involved on a local, regional, or state level.

Dear ODS Members,

Our second online election went smoothly, and the newly elected Directors at Large and Regional Representatives were announced at the recent ODS General Membership Meeting which was held in Portland, Oregon on 11/05/2011.

Congratulations to our two new ODS Directors at Large, who will serve a 3-year term (11/01/2011 – 10/31/2014) –

• Gaye McCabe of Salem, OR
• Rose Newman of Vancouver, WA

Congratulations to our new ODS Regional Representatives, who will serve a 1-year term (11/01/2011 – 10/31/2012) –

• North Region – Patty Armstrong of Yamhill, OR
• Central Region – Carolyn Wesolek of Springfield, OR
• East Region – Sharm Daggett of Enterprise, OR
• South Region –  Rachel Merusi of White City, OR

At the ODS General Membership Meeting on 11/05/2011 in Portland, Oregon, our 2012 Oregon Dressage Society Officers were elected/appointed to serve a 1-year term (11/01/2011 – 10/31/2012) –

• President – Rose Newman of Vancouver, WA
• President Elect – Gaye McCabe of Salem, OR
• Secretary – Claire Evans of Lake Oswego, OR
• Treasurer – Christopher Main of Banks, OR

The ODS Board of Directors’ contact information has been updated and most photos have been added to our website – www.oregondressage.com/contact.html.  Read more about ODS and our governance by visiting www.oregondressage.com/about.html.  If you are interested in participating in the 2012 ODS Nominating Committee, please contact Marsha Williams at gotothebarn@bendbroadband.com.

As always, please do not hesitate to contact our office if you have any questions or comments.

Warmest Regards,
Corinne Tindal 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

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Five women have been honoured with an FEI Award for their contributions to equestrian sport.

The winners of the FEI Awards were named at a ceremony at Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Palace Hotel at the end of the FEI’s General Assembly on Monday.

The winners are:

Soraya Ourrais (FRA/MAR) – Development Award

Nina Lamsam Ligon (THA/USA) – HSBC Rising Star Award

Alice Gaillard (FRA) – Best Groom Award

Meg Wade (AUS)- Against All Odds Award

Adelinde Cornelissen (NED)- Reem Acra Best Athlete

FEI President Princess Haya said equestrian sport was one of the only sports in which men and women compete as equals. “But the accomplishments, dedication, determination and courage of our winners really stood out among the many nominations – male and female – that we received. Adelinde, Alice, Nina, Meg and Soraya are an example and an inspiration to the entire equestrian community,” she said.

Soraya Ourrais (FRA/MAR)
Development Award

Soraya won this awards for her enormous contribution to the revival of equestrian sport in Cambodia, where it disappeared in the 1970s in the tragedy of the Khmer Rouge regime.

A Level 1 FEI coach, Soraya trained more than 350 beginners, as well as grooms and Cambodia’s first instructor and judge. In the absence of any equine veterinarians, she travelled to neighbouring countries for advice and technical solutions to recurrent problems and established a network for the provision of medicine and vaccines. She also organised school trips, youth camps and courses to promote equestrianism and was the brain behind Horse Future, a programme that benefits underprivileged children and has provided Cambodia with its national equestrian team.

Best Groom Award
Alice Gaillard (FRA)

Alice’s equestrian adventures began more than 50 years ago at Etrier de Bourgogne, a riding club in Dijon, where, she still grooms nearly every day at the age of 75.

For decades, Alice juggled her job at a mustard manufacturer with grooming at the club and for top Eventing riders Marie-Christine Duroy, Bruno Bouvier and Jean Teulere. Her work with Duroy and Teulere took her to the FEI World Equestrian Games and the Olympic Games.

Alice continues to groom for young athletes such as Astier Nicolas, whom she accompanied to Badminton this year. The riders consider it an honour to work with this emblematic figure of French Eventing.

Against All Odds Award
Meg Wade (AUS)

Until Meg’s fall from her horse at an Australian Endurance race in 2009, she was one of the discipline’s leading international riders. She had competed in 65 160km events and won 25 of them.

Meg’s accident left her with a traumatic brain injury. She remembers nothing of the accident or the six weeks she spent in Canberra hospital. Out of a coma but in Post Traumatic Amnesia, she was airlifted to another hospital for rehab. She spent 255 days there.

In November 2010, Meg rode a horse for the first time since her accident with Riding for the Disabled. A few weeks later, she was riding in her home arena.

Meg’s driving licence was reinstated in January, meaning she can drive to events and ride a quad bike onto courses to monitor the horses that she continues to train and enter into competitions with other riders. In October, she completed a 5km celebrity ride at the Tom Quilty Gold Cup, the Australian National Endurance Championship.

HSBC Rising Star Award
Nina Lamsam Ligon (THA/USA)

Based in the USA, dual national Nina Lamsam Ligon rides for the Kingdom of Thailand.

At the age of 15, Nina rode on the USA junior team at the FEI North American Juniors and Young Riders Championships. Her successes prompted the Thai National Team to invite her to compete with them at the 2007 Southeast Asian Games in Pattaya. As the Thai Eventing team’s youngest and first female rider, she won Individual Gold and contributed to Thailand’s Team Gold win.

Nina’s fourth place at the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou led the Thai team to a Silver medal. She has become an inspiration for young riders in Thailand and her success and hard work are significantly contributing to the Thai Equestrian Federation’s leadership efforts to develop Eventing, nationally and throughout Asia.

Reem Acra Best Athlete
Adelinde Cornelissen (NED)

The Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage 2010/2011 series proved to be a spectacular season for Adelinde and her powerful chestnut gelding Jerich Parzival. The Dutch duo won all five qualifiers they competed in before dancing to victory to the sound of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite at the Final in Leipzig.

Success has continued to smile on the talented young Dutchwoman. At the FEI European Dressage Championships in August, she carried off the Individual Freestyle and the Individual Grand Prix Special titles in front of the elated crowd in Rotterdam.