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		<title>February 2012 President&#8217;s Note</title>
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		<dc:creator>Rose</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The ODS Board of Directors, the ODS Office and our Chapters Officers have all been busy over the past few months, working on the upcoming year’s schedule, doing the behind the scenes required administrative tasks (bland activities like securing insurance, taxes, etc) and preparing for this year’s show season.  We are happy to report that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The ODS Board of Directors, the ODS Office and our Chapters Officers have all been busy over the past few months, working on the upcoming year’s schedule, doing the behind the scenes required administrative tasks (bland activities like securing insurance, taxes, etc) and preparing for this year’s show season.  We are happy to report that the ODS Fall Festival was successful, both by fulfilling its’ purpose of providing an excellent educational opportunity, but also, it was successful as a fundraiser for the ODS General and Education Funds.  Many thanks again to those who worked tireless behind the scenes to pull off this event.   If you renewed your membership by the 12/31 deadline, your Omnibus and Testbooklet are in the mail to you – the ODS Roster will be mailed sometime between February and March this year.</p>
<p><strong>ODS Officer and Board Retreat</strong></p>
<p>By the time most of you get to read this, the ODS Officer and Board Retreat will have already happened.  Each winter, around 25 people get together at the Silver Falls Conference Center and talk about ODS from Saturday through Sunday.  This year’s agenda includes a work session on committees and how to better utilize committee volunteers and then we will also be discussing the ODS Strategic Plan.  One of the goals of the annual retreat is to provide a place for ODS Chapter Officers to receive training and networking time.  This retreat is also a perfect opportunity for general members to become involved – if you miss out on this year’s retreat, please be sure to watch the calendar to sign up in time for next year’s retreat.</p>
<p><strong>NW Horse Expo</strong></p>
<p>The NW Horse Expo in Albany is coming up fast, mark your calendars for March 22-25, 2012.  Not only is it a great opportunity to visit the multitude of vendors and shop till you drop, you will see breed demonstrations from Pacific Northwest breed organizations, experience a wide variety of demonstrations from many other disciplines and see one of the top US dressage instructors and international competitors at work.  The Dressage clinician for the 2012 NW Horse Expo is Jan Ebeling.</p>
<p>2012 marks the 13th year of Oregon Dressage Society’s (ODS) involvement in the NW Horse Expo with our informational booth.  Our information booth is staffed by volunteers and features information on joining ODS and USDF, ODS Merchandise and books that we get from Horse Books Etc, that you can buy at a discounted rate.  If you are interested in volunteering to work at the ODS booth for the Expo you can contact the ODS Office at<a href="mailto:office@oregondressage.com">office@oregondressage.com</a>.  For the past 12 year ODS has been instrumental in providing high quality demonstration riders for the dressage sessions at the Expo.  Initially the Expo organizers had tried to find their own demo riders but quickly realized that to provide the best experience for the auditors they needed to work with the local discipline organizations and therefore turned to ODS and its members for assistance with the dressage demo riders.  We are looking for demo riders to perform at the 2012 NW Horse Expo.  Please go to the ODS website for more information regarding demo rider selection.</p>
<p>Before coming to the United States, Jan Ebeling worked as an apprentice under late German master Herbert Rehbein and earned his “bereiter”, a German license to train horses.  In 1984, he moved to the United States to work alongside US Olympian Robert Dover while Dover was preparing for the 1984 Olympics.  Since becoming a US citizen in 1998, Jan has made many trips to the winners circle at the National Championships in Gladstone, NJ. In 2007, Jan and the mare, Rafalca made their debut in the Grand Prix arena during the World Cup in Las Vegas where he had been asked to demonstrate the Grand Prix test for a full house before the actual competition began and after a standing ovation, he realized that Rafalca had the talent to become an international Grand Prix horse.  In the fall of 2007, Jan was awarded a USET training grant and made the decision to return to Germany, taking three horses. Subsequent competition success proved the wisdom of that decision.  Ebeling and Rafalca returned to Las Vegas for World Cup 2009, this time representing the USA. In late 2010, Jan and Rafalca were selected as alternates for the USA World Equestrian Games team. However, after winning the Grand Prix and Freestyle at CDI-W Burbank, they won the right to represent the U.S. at 2011 World Cup Final in Leipzig, Germany, where they were awarded a 72.589 in the Freestyle and were the highest ranked USA rider.  Jan’s achievements for 2011, including being ranked 27<sup>th</sup> in the FEI World Ranking on Rafalca, had exceeded his goals. In addition to competition, Jan always gives back to his sport; he accepted a spot on the Dressage Active Athlete High Performance Committee, a post that he will hold through 2012. Also, he is one of the clinicians with USDF for the Young Rider series, sponsored by USDF and held in different regions throughout the country, and will be the Adult Amateur clinician for California Dressage in 2012.  Jan and his wife, Amy, operate their own training and sales facility, The Acres, in Moorpark, CA. Jan is an active clinician, traveling countrywide and internationally teaching classical dressage and competitive riding. In the little spare time that Jan can find away from the horses, he enjoys playing soccer, biking, and spending time with his son, Ben.</p>
<p>We hope that you will join us in the ODS booth at the 2012 NW Horse Expo! Watch the ODS website for updates.</p>
<p>Until next month,</p>
<p>Rose Newman (<a href="mailto:rose_newman@yahoo.com">rose_newman@yahoo.com</a>)</p>
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		<title>LPS Annual Awards Banquet &amp; Dinner Auction</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:54:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corinne Stonier ODS Office</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[YOU DON&#8217;T WANT TO MISS THIS&#8230;. The Inn at Gig Harbor, February 4, at 6:00 p.m. If you haven&#8217;t RSVP&#8217;d to our Banquet invitation yet, it&#8217;s not too late! Do it now and it&#8217;s only $39/person. This is our yearly Fundraiser, to help fund the shows and clinics and other programs planned for this year, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><em>YOU DON&#8217;T WANT TO MISS THIS&#8230;.</em></strong></p>
<p><strong>The Inn at Gig Harbor, February 4, at 6:00 p.m. </strong></p>
<p><strong><em>If you haven&#8217;t RSVP&#8217;d to our Banquet invitation yet, it&#8217;s not too late!</em></strong><em> <strong>Do it now and it&#8217;s only $39/person. This is our yearly Fundraiser, to help fund the shows and clinics and other programs planned for this year, so come and support your local dressage club!</strong></em></p>
<p><strong><em>For more information on how to: Go to </em></strong><em><a href="http://www.lpsdc.com/" target="_blank"><strong>www.lpsdc.com</strong></a></em></p>
<p><em>Delicious food</em></p>
<p><em>Fun get together with your friends from this area&#8217;s horse community (and others&#8230;)</em></p>
<p><em>Find out more about LPSDC and our plans for 2012 (if you are showing dressage this year (regardless of level) you have to come!)</em></p>
<p><em>Outstanding Live &amp; Silent Auction</em><em> (we feature Mariners tickets, Golf package, Jewelry, Essential Oils, Chiropractic Evaluation and Massage, Chiropractic session for your horse, Fly Fishing 101, Beading class, Trainer&#8217;s lessons, &#8220;horse stuff, non-horse stuff (for you guys!) and LOTS MORE!</em></p>
<p><em>Dessert Auction</em><em> (proceeds go to a local charity)</em></p>
<p><em>Our 2012 Calendar &amp; clothing</em><em> will be available for purchase</em></p>
<p><em>2011 Awards Presentation</em><em> (if you become a member and show in our shows, it could be you up there next year)</em></p>
<p><strong>As you can see there is a lot going on February 4, so stop thinking about it and send in your RSVP today! We would love to have you and your friends coming!</strong></p>
<p><strong>See you there!</strong></p>
<p><strong>2012 LPSDC Officers, Banquet Committee, volunteers and members!</strong></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Christine Erikson<br />
3316 154th St NW<br />
Gig Harbor, WA 98332<br />
253-549-6485</p>
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		<title>North East Oregon Chapter Report &#8211; February 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:38:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corinne Stonier ODS Office</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Officers for the ODS NE Oregon chapter for 2012:  President-Zoë Wallace Vice Pres-. Mike Weinkauf Secretary -Barbara Weinkauf Treasurer-Karen Hasel A little reminder of what ODS is about:  The purpose of theOregon Dressage Societyis to educate, promote and inspire its members and the general public through programs, publications and competitions, in a way that enhances [...]]]></description>
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<p>Officers for the ODS NE Oregon chapter for 2012:</p>
<address> President-Zoë Wallace</address>
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<address>Vice Pres-. Mike Weinkauf</address>
<address>Secretary -Barbara Weinkauf</address>
<address>Treasurer-Karen Hasel</address>
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<p>A little reminder of what ODS is about:  The purpose of theOregon Dressage Societyis to educate, promote and inspire its members and the general public through programs, publications and competitions, in a way that enhances the image of Dressage and promotes the welfare of the horse.</p>
<p>At our last meeting, those of us that were there brainstormed and came up with a few suggestions on what our chapter could offer this year, we came up with these ideas:<span id="more-3380"></span></p>
<ul>
<li>Putting on a couple educational events to bring a variety of horse enthusiasts together and to have ODS information available in hopes of educating those that might be interested in joining ODS.</li>
<li>We discussed getting together for ride nights in different arenas</li>
<li>Trial rides</li>
<li>A tack sale</li>
</ul>
<p>Dorene McCarthy has volunteered to write a news letter for our chapter, this will be a good way to let people know what we are up to.</p>
<p>Our Chapter has again received the Connie J Keith Adult Amateur camp grant for 2012 and plan to hold it August 24<sup>th</sup>, 25<sup>th</sup> and 26<sup>th</sup> at Kim Hilton’s facility.  Our camp clinician will be, Marie Lange Theallat from Spokane, originally from Sweden.   This was voted on by the current NEO chapter members.  This is a great reason for you adult amateurs to join ODS.  We learn so much in the 3 days of riding.  We have evening educational speakers, great food, drinks and it’s just plain fun!  For information on the AA camp please contact.  Zoë Wallace 541-963-9249</p>
<p>We will again have the Tri-county dressage show series this year -Wallowa Co., Baker Co., and Union Co.   There are now dressage tests for the cowboy!  Last year we offered cowboy dressage tests   which was fun to watch and a great opportunity for those that do not want to ride in a dressage saddle.   There was even a trail course offered in Baker last year.  You do not have to be an ODS member to participate in these shows! These shows are intended to be fun and relaxing.  We will keep you informed on show dates.  So all you dressage and western riders out there, do plan to join us, it is a wonderful experience for you and your horse.</p>
<p>Mark your calendars for our official upcoming meetings</p>
<ul>
<li> February 15<sup>th</sup>, 2012  THIS WILL BE HELD AT THE LA GRANDE LIBRARY MEETING TIME, 6:30 PM  - AGENDA WILL BE: REVISING THE BY LAWS &amp; PLANNING UPCOMING EVENTS</li>
<li>April 18<sup>th</sup>, 2012</li>
<li>June 20<sup>th</sup>, 2012</li>
<li>October 20<sup>th</sup>, 2012</li>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Looking forward to great riding weather and time spent with other dressage enthusiast!</p>
<p>Zoë Wallace</p>
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		<title>ODS: Awards Fee Policy</title>
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		<dc:creator>Corinne Stonier ODS Office</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dear ODS Members, &#160; 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 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dear ODS Members,</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>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.</p>
<ul>
<li>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 &#8211; 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.</li>
<li>Exception: for breed restricted shows (Arabian, Morgan, etc), the $1/per ride down the centerline or DSHB go applies only to ODS Members &#8211; 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.</li>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>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.</strong>  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!</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Please contact Edwin A. Miller, the chair of the ODS Awards Committee at <a href="mailto:eamgroup@aol.com">eamgroup@aol.com</a> or (541) 482-2902  if you have a question about this procedure, or contact the ODS Office at <a href="mailto:office@oregondressage.com">office@oregondressage.com</a> if you are not sure you have paid in for awards at shows with exceptions.</p>
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<p>Thank you,</p>
<p>ODS Office</p>
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		<title>United States Takes Early Lead in Team Competition at 2012 Wellington Classic Sunshine Challenge CPEDI3*</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:27:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corinne Stonier ODS Office</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wellington, FL &#8211;  Week two at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center began for Para-Equestrian Dressage riders Thursday, January 26, at the 2012 Wellington Classic Sunshine Challenge CPEDI3. Canada and the United States of America went head to head in the team competition resulting in an early lead for the United States. With top scores reaching [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Wellington, FL</strong> &#8211;  Week two at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center began for Para-Equestrian Dressage riders Thursday, January 26, at the 2012 Wellington Classic Sunshine Challenge CPEDI3. Canada and the United States of America went head to head in the team competition resulting in an early lead for the United States. With top scores reaching the 70% mark, the United States showcased their determination and progression over the past year. In addition to the U.S.A. and Canada, other countries represented were Bermuda, Finland, Ireland, Japan, and Mexico making up a total of 29 horse and rider combinations to display their top Team Tests. Representing the ground jury was Katherine Lucheschi (ITA), Hanneke Gerritsen <span id="more-3373"></span>(NED), and Carlos Lopes (POR). The Wellington Classic Sunshine Challenge CPEDI3* is an opportunity for riders to increase their world ranking and to qualify for the 2012 London Paralympic Selection Trials.</p>
<p>Representing the United States was Mary Jordan (Grade IV) of Wells, ME aboard Sebastian, Dale Dedrick (Grade II) from Ann Arbor, MI on Bonifatius, Rebecca Hart (Grade II) of Erie, PA aboard Lord Ludger and Jonathan Wentz (Grade Ib) on NTEC Jabriel from Richardson,TX.  At the helm of United States team is Chef d&#8217;Equipe Missy Ransehousen.</p>
<p>During the first week of the Florida CPEDI3*, Jonathan Wentz and NTEC Richter Scale represented the U.S.A Team. During the second week NTEC Jabriel was chosen as one of the four team members. This change was a result of testing a new horse for its Team potential. In the Grade Ib competition, Jonathan earned the top score with NTEC Richter Scale of 70.530%, and the second place with team horse NTEC Jabriel 68.409%. &#8220;Richter really improved today,&#8221; noted Jonathan. &#8220;However, I was extremely tired after my first horse so when I rode Gabe I became a little heavy.  As a rider I have to be perfectly precise with Gabe and the smallest change in my body can affect him.&#8221;</p>
<p>He continued, &#8220;Tomorrow our goal is to work on the turn on the haunches for the Individual Test. It is a really hard move that most able-bodied riders struggle with because it is all leg.  As a para-equestrian this movement is even harder to ride and teach.&#8221;</p>
<p>Dale Dedrick and Bonifatius represented Grade II for the U.S.A. Team Test competition scoring a 71.984%. She commented, &#8220;To be selected for the team is an incredible honor at a CPEDI3*.  Everyone is doing their best and everyone is supporting each other. This is only the third CPEDI3* that my horse Erik and I have competed in so we are still working out the little kinks to polish our show ring performance. Having two shows in a row has been a wonderful opportunity to build on what was good the first week and eliminate pieces that weren&#8217;t so wonderful. Today I decided to let Erik&#8217;s frame out a little bit, soften him, and move forward.  I really like the change I made in this horse today which made me realize my plan for tomorrow. The only detail about the test that was a challenge was walking into a halt and backing up because Erik is much better at trotting into the halt and backing up. I have really appreciated the support and training of my trainer Rosaline Kinstler who has helped me make these decisions about Erik each and every day.&#8221;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Rounding out the other half of the U.S.A. Team Tests were Grade IV rider Mary Jordan and Sebastian and Grade II rider Rebecca Hart and Lord Ludger which brought the United States just a few points ahead of Canada.<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p>Rebecca Hart noted, &#8220;I really think the team is going in the right direction. With this opportunity to have back-to-back competitions everyone is able to look at their comments from last week and work towards a goal for this week. So far that has shown in their scores.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Mary Jordan responded, &#8220;It is wonderful being able to show twice at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center, I can&#8217;t think of anywhere else where we have been able to get that feed back and work on it. The team overall is doing quite well. I definitely feel the support of my teammates. We are able to encourage each other and share ideas about fine tuning our rides.&#8221;</p>
<p>As the end of the competition approached Rebecca Hart and Lord Ludger were given their chance in the ring scoring a 71.746%.  Rebecca commented, &#8220;This is our third CPEDI3* together and we are really starting to mesh.  The moments of A-Ha! are becoming more frequent and I can already start to feel where our partnership is going. Lo Lu has a really big flowing trot and we now have that hammered out so in the future we will focus on accuracy and getting that same trot energy into the walk. We have been working hard on the adaptive cues and I am looking forward to when everything becomes consistent.&#8221;</p>
<p>Mary affirmed, &#8220;I was pleased with Sebastian today. He is a new partnership since three weeks before the September horse show in Saugerties so we are just getting his program together. What I love about Sebastian is that he is much happier here at a horse show than hanging out at home.  When I trot him into the ring he feels like he grows about ten feet. As Robert Dover noted he has a really flamboyant extended trot so I think that as his fitness continues to improve that he can show that brilliance in his test.</p>
<p>The Canadian Team members included 2008 gold and silver medal Paralympian Lauren Barwick &#8211; Four Star Parelli Professional- and Off To Paris.  The pair earned the highest score of the day with a 75% in Grade II. With a last minute change for Ashley Gowanlock, Ashley showed Maile who was Lauren Barwick&#8217;s partner when they won the 2008 gold and silver medal in the Hong Kong Paralympics.  With just one day to learn the ride Ashley and Maile scored an impressive 67.576% in Grade Ib placing them just behind Jonathan Wentz (USA). In Grade Ia Jody Schloss and Inspector Rebus earned a score of 67.255% placing her in second behind Laureitta Oakleaf (USA) at 71.275%. In Grade IV Lynne Pool and Vasco E represented Canada earning a 63.281% behind Mary Jordan and Sebastian (USA) at 66.406% and behind, dominating Grade IV Irish rider, James Dwyer and Orlando at 69.635%.</p>
<p>Chef d&#8217;Equipe Elizabeth Quigg-Robinson explained what the Canadian team has gone through within the last 24 hours, &#8220;We had to make a few changes today because we had a couple little problems with the horses.  Ashley&#8217;s ride developed an abscess just before the trot up so we had to switch her onto a reserve horse.  Lauren&#8217;s Maile was just coming back into work and training but because Lauren was down in Florida she brought Maile with her.  We are very proud of Ashley earning a great score for the team on a new horse. We are also very proud of Lauren who had fabulous ride today. She has really put together all the things the judges have said over the last couple of weeks.&#8221;</p>
<p>She continued, &#8220;We are so proud of the entire team.  They had a great week last week and so far they have remained consistent this week. Having two weeks back-to-back has really taught our team how to manage a small interruption in the regular routine like the one we had today. We are trying to use every tool including a sports psychologist who is working with our team to discuss interruptions like bringing in a new horse.&#8221;<br />
After the Florida CPEDI3* the Canadian team will travel to multiple locations including Eleonore Elstone who will compete in Europe this winter at the CPEDI events. &#8220;We have some wonderful funding partners like Own the Podium who are very supportive of us,&#8221; noted Elizabeth Quigg-Robinson. &#8220;Our funding cycle is a four-year cycle which continues as long as we keep performing well. As we approach London we will have to check our funding to decide which shows to do next.&#8221;</p>
<p>It takes lots of support for every para-equestrian to reach their goals including companies like People on Horses. The brow bands seen on the Team U.S.A horses were donated to the United States Para-Equestrian Team members from People On Horses and President Lisa Woodcock-Zella. Since 1998 Lisa and her company have supplied top riders with her crystal, diamond, and jeweled brow bands. &#8220;We truly enjoy donating to the Para-Equestrian Team,&#8221; smiled Lisa.  &#8220;We have been donating brow bands since the 2004 Olympic Team, and we have continued with donating them to each team at many international events. We enjoy donating the brow bands because we feel it gives the team a feeling of camaraderie and unity.&#8221;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>On Saturday, the Individual Team Test competition will occur followed by Sunday&#8217;s Freestyle Test and awards ceremony. In addition to the CPEDI3*, the World Dressage Masters presented by Axel Johnson Group and the top dressage horses in the world will compete for $130,000. A total of 17 horses and riders from six countries will participate in the World Dressage Masters Palm Beach, which is the only World Dressage Masters event to take place outside of Europe.</p>
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<p><strong>January 26, 2012 Wellington Classic Sunshine Challenge CPEDI3*</strong></p>
<p><em>Name, Horse, Score, Country</em></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>Grade 1a</em></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>1.    Laurietta Oakleaf, Niekele fan Busenitz, 71.275 (USA)</p>
<p>2.    Jody Schloss, Inspector Rebus (CAN), 67.255 (USA)</p>
<p>3.    Robyn Andrews, Fancianna, 63.431 (CAN)</p>
<p>4.    Alexander Mitchell, Guiness Maskell, 63.137 (BER)</p>
<p>5.    Kim Decker, Dasher&#8217;s Destiny, 62.941, (USA)</p>
<p>6.    NTEC Manchada, Mina Chinju, 61.275 (JPN)</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>Grade 1b</em></p>
<p>1.    Jonathan Wentz, NTEC Richter Scale, 70.530 (USA)</p>
<p>2.    Jonathan Wentz, NTEC Jabriel (USA), 68.409 (USA)</p>
<p>3.    Ashley Gowanlock, Maile, 67.576 (CAN)</p>
<p>4.    Katja Karjalainen, Hidden Creek Jones, 65.076 (FIN)</p>
<p>5.    Jaana Kivimaki, Sarona, 65.076 (FIN)</p>
<p>6.    Margaret McIntosh, Idalgo, 61.818</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>Grade II</em></p>
<p>1.    Lauren Barwick, Off To Paris, 75.000 (CAN)</p>
<p>2.    Dale Dedrick, MD Bonifatius, 71.984 (USA)</p>
<p>3.    Rebecca Hart, Lord Ludger, 71.746 (USA)</p>
<p>4.    Fernanda Otheguy, It&#8217;s Mr. Merlot, 67.460 (MEX)</p>
<p>5.    Elizabeth Pigott, Whitney&#8217;s Willow, 66.190 (USA)</p>
<p>6.    Rebecca Hart, Hugh Knows, 64.841 (USA)</p>
<p>7.    Charlotte Bathlon, Sportsfield Twist, 62.302 (USA)</p>
<p>8.    Sydney Collier, Quimerico KF, 58.968 (USA)</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>Grade III</em></p>
<p>1. Eleanor Brimmer, Carino H, 58.951 (USA)</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>Grade IV</em></p>
<p>1.    James Dwyer, Orlando, 69.635(IRE)</p>
<p>2.    Mary Jordan, Sebastian, 66.406(USA)</p>
<p>3.    Lynne Poole, Vasco E, 63.281 (CAN)</p>
<p>4.    Lynne Pool, Fisbee, 62.656 (CAN)</p>
<p>5.    Lise Yervasi, Brendan Braveheart 62.031 (USA)</p>
<p>6.    Mary Jordan, P.Sparrow Socks 61.875 (USA)</p>
<p>7.    Robin Brueckmann, Radetzky, 61.458 (USA)</p>
<p>8.    Madison Lawson, McGuire, 61.354 (CAN)</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>For more information about the Wellington Classic Sunshine Challenge CPEDI3* please visit <a href="http://www.wellingtonclassicdressage.com" shape="rect" target="_blank">www.wellingtonclassicdressage.com</a> or contact Noreen O&#8217;Sullivan (561) 714-9026.</p>
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		<title>Günter Seidel to Campaign California-Owned Fandango for Place on USA Olympic Team</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:24:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; This article is courtesy of © 2012 Ken Braddick/dressage-news.com &#160; Günter Seidel, the three-time U.S. Olympic bronze medalist, will campaign the California-owned Fandango for a place on the American team for the London Games this summer. &#160; Fandango, owned by Marie Meyers of Moorpark, California, is a 17-year-old Oldenburg gelding (Feinbrand x St. Urgard [...]]]></description>
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<p>This article is courtesy of © 2012 Ken Braddick/<a href="http://dressage-news.com">dressage-news.com</a></p>
<div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 370px"><a href="http://www.dressage-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Guenter-Seidel-U-II-9T5U7532.jpg"><img style="border-style: initial; border-color: initial;" title="Guenter Siedel and Fandango" src="http://www.dressage-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Guenter-Seidel-U-II-9T5U7532.jpg" alt="" width="360" height="310" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Guenter Seidel and U II. © 2011 Ken Braddick/dressage-news.com</p></div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Günter Seidel, the three-time U.S. Olympic bronze medalist, will campaign the California-owned Fandango for a place on the American team for the London Games this summer.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Fandango, owned by Marie Meyers of Moorpark, California, is a 17-year-old Oldenburg gelding (Feinbrand x St. Urgard x Figaro) that has been competed by Marie in California, mostly at national shows but at CDIs in Thermal and Burbank in 2010.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>The arrangement for Günter, aged 51 of Cardiff, California, to campaign the horse through August of this year was made with the help of Ed and Camille Penhoet of Toyon Farm in Napa Valley in Northern California.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>“I am thrilled that Marie made this opportunity available and that Camille and Ed’s gracious support is making it possible. I know the horse really well and he’s a super talent,” Günter said. “Right now we’re focused on getting ready for the upcoming selection trials.”</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>In addition to his Olympic success, he was also on the World Equestrian Games team that won silver at Spain in 2002 and bronze at Aachen, Germany, in 2006.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>With Fandango, he participated in an exhibition at the 2009 World Cup Final in Las Vegas with his “Phantom of the Opera” themed Pas de Deux.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Under his owner, Marie Meyers, Fandango was the 2008 Intermediaire II U.S. Dressage Federation Horse of the Year, and finished fourth in the 2006 U.S. National Championships at small tour.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.dressage-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Guenter-Seidel-U-II-9T5U7532.jpg">Günter rode horses for Jane and Dick Brown for more than two decades until the partneship ended last year which left him without an Olympic prospect until now.<br />
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		<title>Deadline Reminders for 1/30, 1/31 and 2/1</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:41:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dear ODS Members, &#160; 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 &#8211; please follow the links in the comments [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dear ODS Members,</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Corrections for the 2011 ODS Horse/Rider Awards are due January 30, 2012</strong></span></p>
<h6>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 &#8211; 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&#8217; expense).  Click here for the Sport Horse Awards: <a href="http://www.oregondressage.com/sporthorseawards.html" target="_blank">http://www.oregondressage.com/sporthorseawards.html</a> or click here for the Horse/Rider Awards for League and Licensed (including freestyles): <a href="http://www.oregondressage.com/riderawards.html" target="_blank">http://www.oregondressage.com/riderawards.html</a></h6>
<h6></h6>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Nominations for the 2012 ODS Futurity are due January 31, 2012</strong></span></p>
<p>The ODS Futurity consists of riding two tests at the ODS Championship Show in September &#8211; 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) <em>prior to nomination </em>(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 <a href="http://www.oregondressage.com/2012_omnibus/2012-Futurity.pdf">http://www.oregondressage.com/2012_omnibus/2012-Futurity.pdf</a>.  Refer to ODS Championship Show Omnibus listing for futurity class entry fees and other show fees that may apply.</p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Applications for Participants in Part 2 of the USDF “L” Education Program are due February 1, 2012</strong></span></p>
<p>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 &#8220;L&#8221; program graduates.  Additionally, the ODS League Show approval requires at least an &#8220;L&#8221; 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.   <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Only 10 participants can be accepted and a few slots are still available.</span>   Auditors are not permitted.  Candidates will selected on a first come first served basis.    </strong>Please refer to the ODS website (<a href="http://www.oregondressage.com/lprogram.html">http://www.oregondressage.com/lprogram.html</a>) for further information, criteria and the application form.</p>
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<p>Thank you,</p>
<p>ODS Office</p>
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		<title>ODS Business Member Message: A HELPFUL TIP FROM BLUE BRIDLE INSURANCE AGENCY</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Ice and Snow Damage – Cause of Leaks in the Roof</strong><strong></strong></p>
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<p>The condition known as “ice dam” due to the buildup of snow and ice on your barn roof (or your house) may be alleviated by following this suggestion.  Using a long-handled snow puller, pull the snow from the roof back just a few feet from the edge of the eaves before ice has a chance to form.  By simply removing the snow along the edge of the roof, you will give melting water a chance to drain from the eaves and prevent the formation of ice dams that may damage your roof.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>Please do not get on the roof to remove snow buildup. This is dangerous and you could easily damage the roofing material resulting in leaks when it rains.</em><em></em></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p>Contact Blue Bridle, 1-800-526-1711, for help in insuring your horse or your equine business!</p>
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		<title>Five Americans Headline World Dressage Masters Palm Beach</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:12:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lexington, KY &#8211; The dressage world descends upon the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in West Palm Beach, FL for the 2012 World Dressage Masters Palm Beach presented by International Polo Club Palm Beach. Fifteen riders from six countries have accepted invitations to compete at the prestigious event which runs January 26-28 at the CDI5* level. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Lexington, KY</strong> &#8211; The dressage world descends upon the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in West Palm Beach, FL for the 2012 World Dressage Masters Palm Beach presented by International Polo Club Palm Beach. Fifteen riders from six countries have accepted invitations to compete at the prestigious event which runs January 26-28 at the CDI5* level.</p>
<p>The U.S. effort is led by last year&#8217;s defending champion Steffen Peters (San Diego, CA) who returns to the venue in which he swept to victory last year on Akiko Yamazaki and Four Winds Farm Ravel. Ravel, now 14, first represented the U.S. at the 2008 Olympic Games, and has gone from strength to strength since that trip. Peters was also the double-Gold medalist in October at the 2011 Pan American Games with Weltino&#8217;s Magic.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>But the<span id="more-3361"></span> California combination will have plenty of competition. From the home team, they will have two combinations from their team at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games as challengers: Todd Flettrich and Otto and Tina Konyot, 2010 USEF National Grand Prix Dressage Champion, with Calecto V. Adrienne Lyle and Wizard are hot off a win last weekend at the same venue, and Pierre St. Jacques will round out the U.S. effort on Lucky Tiger.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Jacqueline Brooks, Ashley Holzer and Victoria Winter will represent Canada. Big names from Great Britain&#8217;s 2011 Gold medal-winning European Championship Team: Charlotte Dujardin and Carl Hester. They will ride Valegro and Wie Atlantico respectively.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&#8220;Last weekend was great &#8211; it was my first Florida show and it was great,&#8221; said Lyle. &#8220;I&#8217;m really excited. I can&#8217;t wait to get over there and school with everyone let alone compete against the best in the world. We are just really excited. Wizard is doing great he&#8217;s getting stronger and more confirmed all the time.&#8221;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>The complete list of entries is:</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Jacqueline Brooks (CAN) &#8211; Gran Gesto</p>
<p>Charlotte Dujardin (GBR) &#8211; Valegro</p>
<p>Todd Flettrich (USA) &#8211; Otto</p>
<p>Carl Hester (GBR) &#8211; Wie Atlantico</p>
<p>Adrienne Lyle (USA) &#8211; Wizard</p>
<p>Ashley Holzer (CAN) &#8211; Breaking Dawn</p>
<p>Tina Konyot (USA) &#8211; Calecto V</p>
<p>Yvonne Losos de Muñiz (DOM) &#8211; Dondolo Las Marismas</p>
<p>Steffen Peters (USA) &#8211; Ravel</p>
<p>Anja Plönzke (GER) &#8211; Le Mont d&#8217;Or</p>
<p>Pierre St. Jacques (USA) &#8211; Lucky Tiger</p>
<p>Per Sandgaard (SWE) &#8211; Lomumba Havdal</p>
<p>Minna Telde (SWE) &#8211; Deinhardt</p>
<p>Tinne Vilhelmsson-Silfven (SWE) &#8211; Favourit</p>
<p>Victoria Winter (CAN) &#8211; Proton</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>These riders will compete for €100,000 ($130,000) at the only World Dressage Masters competition to be contested outside Europe.  The top two horse/rider combinations from the Wellington Classic Sunshine Challenge CDI3* Grand Prix will be invited to the CDI5* Grand Prix following the completion of that class on Thursday.  The CDI5* jog is on Thursday at 12:30 PM.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>This sold-out event will be broadcast live on the USEFNetwork.com presented by SmartPak: <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=b69b4ndab&amp;et=1109144915444&amp;s=1511&amp;e=001R-c3fcdeyAL3Kk5ZlzlhRR3Wa-XeRuwmNLb7OsJIsdhClIoQx0_If1K9UdD45-bGt0qtPa49ssJkisSmYtJtmA9KJunQTKkAx8WnX6gKbgs8bUOuA3E0meQCKpq-wMLcNxQlTmy4b0A=" shape="rect" target="_blank">http://usefnetwork.com/featured/WDM2012/</a> beginning at 2pm ET on Saturday with the Grand Prix Special and followed by the Grand Prix Freestyle at 7:30pm ET. Video on Demand coverage of both events will posted the following day.</p>
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		<title>USEF Dressage Kicks off 2012 with USET/USEF pre-Olympic Games Clinics and USEF Developing Dressage Clinic</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:09:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lexington, KY &#8211; Continuing with preparations for the 2012 Olympic Games, the United States Equestrian Team Foundation (USET) and United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) kicked off 2012 with two training sessions for Dressage Olympic hopefuls. Betsy Juliano graciously opened the doors of her Havensafe Farm South to riders in Wellington, FL, January 6-8. The following [...]]]></description>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><strong>Lexington, KY</strong> &#8211; Continuing with preparations for the 2012 Olympic Games, the United States Equestrian Team Foundation (USET) and United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) kicked off 2012 with two training sessions for Dressage Olympic hopefuls. Betsy Juliano graciously opened the doors of her Havensafe Farm South to riders in Wellington, FL, January 6-8. The following weekend, Steffen Peters hosted a session for West coast riders at his Arroyo Del Mar farm in San Diego, CA. Also taking place in California, the first USEF Developing Dressage Clinic of 2012 was held at Epona Farms, owned by Michael and Linda Fowler in Thousand Oaks, CA.<span id="more-3356"></span></div>
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<p style="text-align: left;">The USET/USEF pre-Olympic Games clinics, made possible by a gift from Betsy Juliano to the USET Foundation, featured instruction from USEF Technical Advisor and Coach Anne Gribbons and Olympian Steffen Peters. At the Florida clinic were seven horses (six riders) including 2011 Pan American Games Team Gold and Individual Silver medalists Heather Blitz and Paragon. Over three days the combinations worked with Peters and Gribbons individually, rode the Olympic Grand Prix Special and reviewed video of the tests with Gribbons.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">In California four combinations honed their skills over the two-day session.  Participating in the California clinic was USEF grant recipient Kathleen Raine with her mare Breanna. Gribbons praised the pair&#8217;s progress stating, &#8220;They had their best foot forward and showed a real improvement after the USEF grant supported training and show tour in Europe this fall. The mare just went to a national show and received a score of 74% in the Grand Prix Special. After working with Peters and me on day one, she went through the test on day two and proved she had earned the score from the show. Raine&#8217;s home trainer, Christine Traurig, was present both days, and she has every reason to be pleased with the way her student is progressing.&#8221;</p>
<div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 239px"><img class="    " src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs026/1103201627041/img/638.jpg" alt="" width="229" height="172" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Steffen Peters, Anne Gribbons, Christine Traurig and Kathleen Raine on Breanna (USEF Archive)</p></div>
<p style="text-align: left;">Focusing on the development of the next generation of U.S. dressage talent, the USEF Developing Dressage Clinic at Epona Farms included nine horses with seven riders. Under the guidance of USEF Developing Dressage Coach, Debbie McDonald, these combinations worked to polish movements and improve training practices. Renowned U.S. dressage rider Leslie Morse presented two up-and-coming horses at the clinic, Fluer and Excalibur. Other participants included David Blake with Royal Prinz and Lord Albert, Rebecca Rigdon with Solei, Brian Hafner with Lombardo LHF, Elizabeth Ball with Avanti, Oryla Wiedoeft with Galanta, and Barbi Breen-Gurley with Vindicator. The 2012 USEF Developing Dressage Program, including these clinics with McDonald, has been made possible by a gift from USET Foundation Trustee Akiko Yamazaki/Red Husky Foundation.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">The next USET/USEF pre-Olympic Games clinic will take place in February in Florida; a complete schedule is available here: <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=b69b4ndab&amp;et=1109132330799&amp;s=1511&amp;e=001O7oIJUAfieE_GVWrMwEOqJIp0QhQgizolbr1jGT9OhyfhpyiWpUQ6L51eexx7mmChqBQewTBscza7cpsvhr6Z6Pau9nt2sddsvKw6lB4rMB_LqW9X4mvxIbtjLzAuD6owev8uqOuK-7JExe5LP9glXw4V_0_PvQmY7Gakri6BnVqYJ9ozRvEYazC1mGXIsKg6c7Om5gS3nNDU9_N6k9XGS3Dy7K3DcaF" shape="rect" target="_blank">http://www.usef.org/documents/highPerformance/dressage/2012InvitCriteriaPreOlympicGamesClinics.pdf</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">The next USEF Developing Dressage Clinic will take place in late January in Florida; a complete schedule is available here: <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=b69b4ndab&amp;et=1109132330799&amp;s=1511&amp;e=001O7oIJUAfieEFcEu_n85OUNp2QfovqVfwKADh_c8yht80YQhvighJcPTHrUNBKU68xmU2uBKaBbDA4wFYyxqPOvM6LCbgdTgrb8nAFrmFZmDWD4httWP85OQMO-2eFmzJAjuW91-kXXsaydhyWc2aDbBjsQrSvu0lDRqh5w1kYMmI-8DzGC3toK7UvFtgSLAnXvhaJgrBeJo=" shape="rect" target="_blank">http://www.usef.org/documents/highPerformance/dressage/2012DevClinicTrainCamp.pdf</a>.</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">For further information please visit <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=b69b4ndab&amp;et=1109132330799&amp;s=1511&amp;e=001O7oIJUAfieHlZnP5We2MRpCdYSMdw3DvJ_aw6y2eXY9KsfFVJUFv0DIAXYa26qFNT2vbv57X_Tik7gn7ZQI-KzKXl8tENBdnrdSwRfo2k_sRXSmAWh1mMaSCsbPJEsgnXMKlfC9u4eW-eePTq3nScN0jV-_UCUYgULdcWrP1Z8H3-vg7VNcRJ9jN-DDBuVky2MX1I3RE3bM=" shape="rect" target="_blank">http://www.usef.org/_IFrames/breedsdisciplines/discipline/alldressage/hpDressage.aspx</a> or contact Jenny Van Wieren-Page, USEF High Performance Dressage Director, at <a href="mailto:jvanwieren@usef.org" shape="rect" target="_blank">jvanwieren@usef.org</a>.</p>
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