Except for the two exceptions listed below, the ODS Awards Fee is $1/per ride down the centerline or DSHB for ODS approved shows, regardless of ODS Membership.

• Exception: shows hosted by organizations other than ODS Chapters outside of the state of Oregon or Clark County, Washington, the $1/per ride down the centerline or DSHB go applies only to ODS Members – show secretaries MUST cross reference the most current ODS membership list posted on the ODS website and be sure to charge this fee to all ODS members.
• Exception: for breed restricted shows (Arabian, Morgan, etc), the $1/per ride down the centerline or DSHB go applies only to ODS Members – show secretaries MUST cross reference the most current ODS membership list posted on the ODS website and be sure to charge this fee to all ODS members.

If you ride in a show approved by ODS that is subject to an exception listed above, it is your responsibility to declare your ODS member number and to pay the ODS Awards Fee to the show’s secretary.  Shows approved by ODS but subject to either exception may or may not have a space in their entry form for ODS Awards Fees – please be “heads up” in these situations!

Please contact Edwin A. Miller, the chair of the ODS Awards Committee at eamgroup@aol.com or (541) 482-2902  if you have a question about this procedure, or contact the ODS Office at office@oregondressage.com if you are not sure you have paid in for awards at shows with exceptions.

Thank you,

ODS Office

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Corrections for the 2011 ODS Horse/Rider Awards are due January 30, 2012

Preliminary awards lists have been posted on the ODS Website for the 2011 ODS League Show Horse/Rider Awards, the ODS Licensed Show Horse/Rider and Freestyle Awards and the ODS DSHB Awards – please follow the links in the comments section. Corrections must be turned into the correct awards volunteer (listed on each webpage) by 1/30/2012; any errors discovered after this date will only be corrected online (reprints of plates to be at the members’ expense).  Click here for the Sport Horse Awards: http://www.oregondressage.com/sporthorseawards.html or click here for the Horse/Rider Awards for League and Licensed (including freestyles): http://www.oregondressage.com/riderawards.html

Nominations for the 2012 ODS Futurity are due January 31, 2012

The ODS Futurity consists of riding two tests at the ODS Championship Show in September – USEF Training Level Test 3 and USEF First Level Test 1. The futurity is open to all horses four to six years of age who have not shown at First Level or above (or equivalent test) prior to nomination (including ODS League shows).  The point scores from both tests will be added and the highest total will determine the winner. Both owner and rider of the horse must be ODS members in good standing at the time of the futurity; owner need not be the rider.  Horse must be nominated each year and have fees paid each year prior to competition.    To review all of the ODS Futurity Rules and to make a nomination, please visit http://www.oregondressage.com/2012_omnibus/2012-Futurity.pdf.  Refer to ODS Championship Show Omnibus listing for futurity class entry fees and other show fees that may apply.

Applications for Participants in Part 2 of the USDF “L” Education Program are due February 1, 2012

Oregon Dressage Society is proud to be hosting the second part of the USDF “L” Education Program in 2012.  This program is especially important for ODS because of the tremendous opportunity for learning this program offers participants of Part 1 and of the continuing education opportunity this program provides for current “L” program graduates.  Additionally, the ODS League Show approval requires at least an “L” graduate to be used as an official.  Having candidates successfully complete this program will increase the pool of available officials for approved ODS League Shows.  The application period for the USDF “L” Education Program, Part II presented by ODS in 2012 is now open.   Part II consists of Sessions D1, D2, Sitting/Scribing with “R” or “S” Judges and the Final Exam.   Only 10 participants can be accepted and a few slots are still available.   Auditors are not permitted.  Candidates will selected on a first come first served basis.    Please refer to the ODS website (http://www.oregondressage.com/lprogram.html) for further information, criteria and the application form.

Thank you,

ODS Office

The ODS Futurity consists of riding two tests at the ODS Championship Show in September – USEF Training Level Test 3 and USEF First Level Test 1. The futurity is open to all horses four to six years of age who have not shown at First Level or above (or equivalent test) prior to nomination (including ODS League shows).  The point scores from both tests will be added and the highest total will determine the winner. Both owner and rider of the horse must be ODS members in good standing at the time of the futurity; owner need not be the rider.  Horse must be nominated each year and have fees paid each year prior to competition.

Nomination and Futurity fees go into a purse and is divided as follows:

1st place – 30%

2nd place – 25%

3rd place – 20%

4th place – 15%

5th place – 5%

6th place – 5%

To review all of the ODS Futurity Rules and to make a nomination, please visit http://www.oregondressage.com/2012_omnibus/2012-Futurity.pdf.  Refer to ODS Championship Show Omnibus listing for futurity class entry fees and other show fees that may apply.

For questions, please contact the ODS Office at (503) 681-2337 or office@oregondressage.com.

Thank you.

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Can you believe that September is almost here and the close of our show season is just around the corner? Where did the summer go?

We are gearing up for our 30^th Annual ODS Open & Championship Shows, coming up NEXT WEEKEND, September 9-11 – and WE NEED YOUR HELP J

VOLUNTEERS: Thank you so much for your amazing support in years past! I am pleased to report that our entry numbers are looking good, so we will have at least THREE competition arenas, each running very full days. It takes many bodies to make this show successful, and we still have openings in every volunteer position, from scribes to runners to scorers to gate. So PLEASE set aside a few hours next weekend and come join us at the show. Competitors – your involvement is crucial to fill in many shorter shifts and last minute openings. We are more than happy to work around your ride times, so please contact us with your willingness, and we will then confirm with you after ride times are posted.

Please e-mail John_Craven@ous.edu with your preferences right away – and Thank You, Thank you, Thank you!

RIDE TIMES: Our Show Secretary, Mary, is working hard to process the final entries, as more than half of our numbers arrived after the closing date. She will start working on the schedule today and tomorrow – with the hope of having ride times posted by the end of the week.

CELEBRATE: Did you know that ODS is celebrating its 40^th Birthday? Our Championship show has been around 30 years as well – so we have much to celebrate! Please join us Friday evening at 5:30 p.m., in the breezeway behind the show office, as we host a Birthday Bash for ODS! We will serve cake and punch, and have some fun giveaways and door prizes. You don’t want to miss it!

FOOD BANK: Please remember that the ODS Open & Championship Shows are an official fundraiser for the Oregon Food Bank, so please bring some non-perishable food items to share with those who really need them. Thanks so much!

ODS Show Poster: You have all received the 2011 ODS Championship Show poster by e-mail (and it is posted here: http://www.oregondressage.com/news/2011/2011-ods-championship-show-poster/). Please help us spread the word and encourage the public to join us for this fantastic event. Just print off a few and post them in your barn, your office, your local feed or tack stores and even in your grocery store J

As always, check us out at www.odschampionshipshow.com

Thank you again for your enthusiastic support – we look forward to seeing you soon!

Jennifer Milburn, show manager

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2011-ODS-ChampionshipShowPoster – 2mb PDF file

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SAVE THE DATE!  Our ODS Open & Championships Shows are just a few weeks away (Sept 9^th-11th, DevonWood Eq. Centre). Come help us celebrate the 30^th Annual Championships.  Attend the anniversary reception to have a piece of cake with us, see old friends, and support the Oregon Dressage Society.

We will be sending out an appeal for volunteers in the coming weeks.  If you are available to dedicate even just a few hours helping at the show, we would LOVE to hear from you.   If you have questions, or wish to sign up as a volunteer, please contact John Craven at John_Craven@ous.edu, or 541-602-4400.

Thanks in advance, we hope to hear from you.

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We need your help promoting the 30th Anniversary of the ODS Championship Show!

Thanks to Mary Cornelius for providing a photo and to Sarah Diebert (designer), the show poster is ready but we need help with distribution!

The poster is on the ODS website as a PDF – please print a few copies and hang them at your local feed store, tack shop or stable - http://oregondressage.com/2011_documents/(2011)ODS-Champs-Poster.pdf

Contact the ODS Office if you have any difficulty with the file.
Thank you!

Katie Purdy is now managing the show.

There is some space in the show…deadline is July 22 and it will close when full.

Class clarifications:

• Classes:  Class 390 Pas de Deux has been added for Sunday at $55.
• Classes 150, 250, and 350 will split into separate classes for awards and reporting when there are three or more in a specific test.

Please review the original prize list here: http://www.oregondressage.com/2011_omnibus/2011-LOH.pdf

If you have any questions, contact Connie Davenport at (530) 265-0950 or davenport@saber.net

Thank you.

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Dressage at DevonWood (July 22-24) – Region 6′s largest dressage competition EVER is coming to Sherwood, Oregon in just EIGHT short days.

There are more than 260 competitors entered, over 1,000 rides, but NOT ENOUGH VOLUNTEERS!

We need your help — and we need to hear from you soon!

If you’re able to volunteer, please do one of the following:

1. Go to www.ezvolunteer.com and sign-up using our web sign-up for new and existing volunteers.
2. Call the Volunteer Coordinator, Noah Rattner at 503.449.1274.
3. Email the Volunteer Coordinator at noah.rattner@devonwoodec.com.

If you’ve already signed-up, thank you! You’ll be hearing from us soon with volunteer assignments and scheduling details. Help us show the entire region why ODS Members are the best and most supportive people in the region! Your generosity and willingness doesn’t go unrecognized – we truly appreciate your help and have great thank you gifts and prizes for each volunteer.

Whether you’re a competitor, spectator, VIP, sponsor, vendor, or just a horse enthusiast, we look forward to welcoming you to the show!

Noah G. Rattner

Assistant Show Manager

Volunteer Coordinator

Dressage at DevonWood 2011

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Director of Public Relations & Marketing

DevonWood Equestrian Centre, LLC

www.devonwoodec.com

www.devonwoodscores.com

www.ezvolunteer.com

(503) 449-1274 mobile

(503) 625-8831 office

(888) 329-3932 fax

facebook.com/devonwoodec
twitter.com/devonwood

**DevonWood Equestrian Centre / Jessica Rattner 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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For details or questions please contact Amber Lengele at (541) 912-3732.

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