Here we are in 2011.  Show entries for Spring Into Dressage are coming in and we are excited!  This year the Spring show is at Northwest Equestrian and Event Center in Boring Oregon.  The Dates are March 11 through 13.  We are looking for volunteers to come help us make this show a success.  Please contact us if you would like to volunteer.

Several of our chapter members were chosen for demo riders at the Intro to 2011 Test Clinic at Devon Wood Equestrian Center in February.  They were Marla Santino riding Enzo.  Helen Ferguson riding Toby and Andra Merick riding Wroxy.  All three did an excellent job.  And WOW what a large turn out of auditors for the event.

Some of our Chapter members are auditing the L Program at Devon Wood Equestrian Center.  I personally am looking forward to the next session.

Thank you ODS and Devon Wood for hosting these educational events.  They are very much appreciated.

I have just returned from the ODS Board Retreat at Silver Falls State Park.  I always have a good relaxing time there and get to meet new people who are willing to come forward and take responsibilities on committees to help promote Dressage and support ODS.  It takes volunteers to make programs happen for ODS Members.  I will be contacting chapter officers, asking for historical information of interest from the last 10 years, to be included in a new 40 Year Anniversary Book.  Oregon Dressage Society is Celebrating 40 Years this year at our Year End Awards Banquet in Portland Oregon this fall.

North Willamette Valley Chapters meeting are the 3^rd Monday of the month.  Please check website for meeting locations and information.

Kathy Darneille, President

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Entries are now open for…

Spring into Dressage with North Willamette Valley

March 11-13, 2011

Mt. Hood Equestrian & Event Center, Boring, OR

Judge: Lilo Fore (S)

USEF/USDF/ODS recognized

Entries accepted through February 23 or until all ride times are sold, whichever comes first.

Offering Opportunity Classes at Training and First Levels on Friday and Sunday!

What are Opportunity Classes? If you are not a member of USEF, you know that paying non-member fees can be prohibitively expensive.
Opportunity Classes are your chance to compete at a USEF/USDF/ODS-recognized show without paying any fees!

• Opportunity Classes are intended to introduce prospective competitors to the world of USEF/USDF-recognized competition, but they are open to anyone.
• Our Opportunity Classes DO count toward the high school equestrian letter program; they do not count toward any other awards program or qualifying requirement.
• Dressage Opportunity Classes are exempt from all USEF, USDF and ODS membership requirements, horse recording requirements, and fees.
• Dressage Opportunity Classes are run under USEF Dressage chapter rules. Dress and tack requirements apply, and you will be judged by a USEF-licensed dressage judge.
• Horses entered in Opportunity Classes are subject to USEF drug rules and random drug testing, although the USEF drug/admin fee does not apply.

These Opportunity Classes are the perfect opportunity for you and your horse to try out USEF-recognized competition early in the show season, at minimal expense.

Don’t delay – enter today! You will find class list, entry form and full information at http://www.oregondressage.com/showsandclinics.html (scroll down to our calendar entry on March 11).

Questions? Contact Kaye Phaneuf, Show Secretary, at Phaneuf@Canby.com or (503) 880-3892.

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North Willamette Valley Chapter is hosting a “Cavaletti’s for Dressage Riders” demo.  We are excited to have Julie Hook who will be lecturing and providing demo riders to show the use of ground poles in developing rhythm, cadence,  balance and adjustablility. (more…)

The last North Willamette Valley Chapter meeting was held on Nov 7th at Kaye Phaneuf home in Canby Oregon. This was our Chapter’s New and Renewing Members Brunch. We enjoyed Corn Chowder, rolls and tasty deserts. We elected officers for 2011, the officers are, President Kathy Darneille, Vice President Marla Santino, Secretary Natalie Williamson, Treasurer Helen Ferguson. (more…)

NWV Chapter is pleased to announce we have scheduled a Sit the Trot clinic.

Due to a special arrangement THIS CLINIC IS OFFERED AT A SPECIAL PRICE (HALF-OFF) TO NWV MEMBERS.   Registration is open to NWV Members Only until September 7, 2010 or all 8 rides are

scheduled.  If there are rides open after September 8, 2010 then we will open this to ODS members.

Details:

Saturday September 25, 2010 – 8 AM

Crosby Creek Stables, 16828 Mountain View Lane NE Woodburn, OR 97071

The clinic will begin with a lecture and ground work session followed by 45 minute private riding lessons.

We have 8 spots available

$50 includes the Lecture and a Private Lesson on your horse

$10 Haul in fee to Crosby Creek Stables includes a day stall

$25 for Auditors

Michele Morseth, MA has been riding, training and showing her own horses since she was nine years old. Motivated to become a better dressage rider she studied under Jeff Haller, a renowned educator of the Feldenkrais Method® of body awareness and movement. Michele’s clinics are evolved from her love of riding and her training in horse and human movement, biomechanics, and communication. Realizing she had a gift to share—she began to help other riders feel the keen grace of moving in unity and communicating clearly with their horse.

Contact Marla Santino at <mailto:marlasa2002@yahoo.com> marlasa2002@yahoo.com or 503.522.5453.

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As the days are getting shorter and the days a bit cooler North Willamette Valley is planning some upcoming events that keep friends connected and our horses ridden. To help keep the communication open chapter members Helen Ferguson and Mike Bradney relaunched the chapter website.  Come take a look at http://ods-nwvchapter.com/ A big thank you to Helen and Mike for all the time and effort they put into the project.  Your help is really appreciated!

The chapter is excited to announce we are brining back the New Member Brunch.  On Sunday, November 7 we will meeting for brunch and the opportunity to get to know each other a bit more.  December brings the Christmas Party where we get to reveal our New Years resolutions (if you made your resolution you get a package of M&M’s – YUM) and make new resolutions for 2011.  Of course this is also a Pot Luck so lot’s of really good food.

The Silver Falls Camping and Trail Ride was a huge success so we have decided to schedule a 2nd annual camping trip in Summer 2011.  The dates will be finalized in the next few months and space is very limited so if you are interested keep your eyes open for further information.  Who knows, maybe we will need to get additional camp sites!

In the effort to get our horses ridden and our skills improved we will be offering clinics and scheduling events focused on specific topics of interest.  For example, our first event (to be announced shortly) will be watching a video on TTouch then spending a few minutes with some demo horses to try out the learned techniques.

In September we are offering a Sit the Trot Clinic at a special price.  Additional clinics will be announced shortly as well.  Keep an eye on the website for updates and information.  For more information on NWV – ODS contact Marla Santino [marlasa2002@yahoo.com]

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The Summer Daze Dressage Show still has places available and the closing date has been extended to Friday, July 2^nd. This is a really friendly, low stress show at the recently revamped Mount Hood Equestrian and Event Center, 29450 SE Lariat Lane, Boring.

We are also offering HC rides for third level and higher for those who want to practice their upper-level rides in a low-stress environment. The rides will not qualify for prizes or League Championship Show status but will be judged.

Here is the link to the prize list:

http://www.oregondressage.com/2010_Omnibus/2010-NWV-SummerDaze.pdf

And here is the link to the entry form:

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

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Great news! We had enough interest in this weekend so the Chapter was able to secure Group camp C and we are registered for arrival July 23 departing Monday July 26. Please mark your calendars and keep your eyes open for an email requesting camping confirmations in early June.

This space accommodates up to 12 horses for overnight stay.

Maximum of 24 people overnight/Minimum of 8

Maximum of 3 RV’s but a lot of room for tents

Located close to the horse day use area

http://www.oregonstateparks.org/images/pdf/silver_falls_accommodations.pdf

Scroll to Page 10 for Horse Camp Details

You can also see information about the showers, swimming area and other accommodations

Member and Friend Choices:

You can choose to stay any one of these nights (July 23, 24 or 25)

OR

You can choose to participate in Day Rides July 24 or 25

If you would forward this information to your chapter and have them direct any questions or RSVP to marlasa2002@yahoo.com

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Don’t miss out on this fun and relaxed show atmosphere!  Join us for Summer Daze Dressage!
Saturday & Sunday, July 10 & 11, 2010
Mount Hood Equestrian and Event Center, Boring, OR
Judge: Patty Russell
Secretary: Christopher Main
Manager: Kristine McMahon
Opening date: June 4, 2010 – entries postmarked before opening date will be penalized.
Closing date: June 25, 2010  – entries postmarked after closing date accepted if space available; post entry fees will apply.
Provided by: North Willamette Valley Chapter
http://www.oregondressage.com/2010_Omnibus/2010-NWV-SummerDaze.pdf
For more details, please contact Kristine at 503-740-7604 or kaiya2@live.com.

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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