http://www.oregondressage.com/news Get the scoop about what is going on within the Oregon Dressage Society! Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:25:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Fort Vancouver Chapter of ODS announces that we still have rides available for our Spring Fling I  and II shows, April 10th and 11th. This is a competitor friendly show, relaxed atmosphere, great show for green horses and riders. Our judges are Anne Appleby (r) from Olympia Wa. and Paige Ruhl ... http://www.oregondressage.com/news/2010/fall-finale-openings-still-open/ The next meeting of the Pacific Crest Trail Chapter will be April 10 at the home of Joyce Stride. We will begin at noon with a potluck lunch during the Ernst Herrmann clinic. Please join us as we decide this year's activities and determine future dates. For directions or information about ... http://www.oregondressage.com/news/2010/next-pacific-trail-chapter-ods-meeting/ Mark your calendars: August 26-29, 2009 Location: Make your Mark Stables, Springfield, OR Instructors Include: Kim Barker and Kathryn Daniel For more information and registration please contact Kathy Darneille at (503)982-1044 or crosbycreek@canby.com Click here to view the informational flier - NWVCamp2010 ### http://www.oregondressage.com/news/2010/nwv-chapter-of-ods-adult-equestrian-camp/ Helm Saddles is offering a saddle fitting clinic in the Portland and Monmouth areas on Friday and Saturday, March 23rd and 24th. Helm Saddles offers professional saddle fitting, flocking and Albion Saddle sales. Please contact Paula Helm at 425-457-1105 and paula.helm@gmail.com. www.HelmSaddles.com **Helm Saddles is a current ODS Business Member.  In return for paying ... http://www.oregondressage.com/news/2010/biz-member-message-for-helm-saddles/ AQHA ESTABLISHES DRESSAGE AS AN APPROVED EVENT The American Quarter Horse Association has been researching and studying the sport of Dressage for the past nine years. Through the efforts of countless individuals, including input from staff at USDF and USEF, dressage will become an AQHA-approved event beginning January 1, 2010. AQHA registered ... http://www.oregondressage.com/news/2010/aqha-establishes-dressage-as-an-approved-event/ Thinking about entering Spring into Dressage??? (March 26-28, DevonWood Equestrian Centre) You are in luck! We still have a few slots left on Saturday and Sunday (2ND Level and above), and we will waive post-entry fees until those rides are ... http://www.oregondressage.com/news/2010/spring-into-dressage-few-rides-still-available-added-classes/ The Dressage for the Ages Show is looking for sponsors for classes. This show is a college scholarship fund raiser or the ODS High School Dressage Team members.  Class sponsorships are $25.00 and may be tax deductable. If you would be willing to sponsor a class please contact Gaye McCabe at: j-g.mccabe@juno.com ... http://www.oregondressage.com/news/2010/dressage-for-the-ages-seeks-sponsors/ I’m still trying to get used to writing this column about a month ahead of publication time.  Kind of screws up the timing of things I want to talk about.  Speaking of timing, 2010 is just getting off to a great start and I’m asking you to start thinking about ... http://www.oregondressage.com/news/2010/president-column-march-2010/ Hi Everyone, Because of the Adult Team competition falling on Easter Sunday, I am making the following changes to the show. First big change - both team tests will be ridden on Saturday.  Open classes will be available as time allows. SUNDAY - will be an open show only - we will offer ... http://www.oregondressage.com/news/2010/urgent-prize-list-update-ods-adult-team-show/ The ODS Board of Directors would like to extend a warm welcome to our newly appointed East Region Representative, Sharm Daggett.  Sharm has been an ODS Member for 3 years and hails from Enterprise, Oregon.  Sharm has experience with chapter board service and has a Sweedish Warmblood mare that is ... http://www.oregondressage.com/news/2010/ods-board-welcomes-new-east-region-rep/