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Dallas Dressage Club
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The Dallas Dressage Club is a Group Member Organization of the United States Dressage Federation
Volume 5, Issue 5 www.dallasdressage.org May 2004
By Frances Luse.
For some dressage enthusiasts classical and
competitive dressage are as dissimilar as white and black. But
many Dallas area dressage riders don’t believe that, and they
come out a few times each year, to test themselves and their
horses, proving that classical dressage IS competitive, and
slow, steady, correct training will “win the day” most every
time.
DDC Member Lyndon Rife and TDC FEI Freestyle Champion
“Showing” how its done at the Texas Dressage Classic.
Las Colinas Equestrian Center is where the stars will shine in 2004. The Dallas Dressage Club will host the Great
American/USDF Region 9 Championships at Las Colinas in October. Lyndon Rife and his lovely wife Julie Madriguera again brought
the Texas Dressage Classic back to Dallas in April. Many DDC members, as usual, participated in the show, riding well, and in many
instances taking home prize money. Competition was tough for at least four money classes, the culmination of which was the FEI
Freestyle competition on Saturday night. The rides were outstanding, but Lyndon took the prize riding Apollo to a 69.625%. Sabine and
Tinus took 2 nd , Lynne Jones and Atlanta 3 rd and Chelsea Braman with Stargate Sporthorse’s Jelmer, 4 th .
Amongst the DDC members that rode were Susan and Jaclyn Glaeser. Susan rode Jaclyn’s horse Shaman (Mom gets the handme-downs?!?)
to 1 st place in Training level, scoring in the mid to high 60’s. Jaclyn also did well on her new horse Mo Amber Marsiann.
Sabine Schut-Kery had some phenomenal rides on WBR Hannibal; in typical Sabine fashion, scoring in the mid-to-high 70’s. Sabine also
brought Tinus out at Grand Prix. He looked beautiful and scored well despite some errors in his 1-tempi’s.
DDC’s amateurs showed their quality riding skills too. Gail Abele
In This Issue
and Jan Tindle, both of whom placed high in 2003 USDF Training level
3 Member’s Corner
Amateur national rankings, moved up to First Level with similar good
results. Annis Buell, one of DDC’s most senior members, ably followed on
5 Calendar of Events
the “youngster’s” heels with her gelding Fister, also making the move to First
7 DDC Gerhardt Politz Clinic Review
level, with scores breaking 60%.
8 USDF Award Guidelines
Not to be outdone by the vintage riders, the Region 9 FEI Youth put
on a show – a RECORD FIVE riders competed in the FEI Young Rider
10 2004 Region 9 Championships - Update Individual and Team Test classes which are Prix St George equivalents.
12 Definitely Not Just for T.D.’s
Chelsea Braman, Amanda Garrett, Kristina Ehrle, Andreanna Stucker, and
Sarah Christy all deserve our applause for their hard work. So too does
13 Equine Sense
Mystere Moyes who competed in the FEI Junior Individual Classes.
16 Vet Check
The Dallas Dressage Club looks forward to seeing more of its
members riding at the Spring Show I & II in mid-May, at Las Colinas.
20 For Young Riders
Although the Spring Show does not have cash prizes like the TDC, it still
24 National News
remains one of the best in the region that offers our members the chance to
Qualify at the Home of the Championships! We see you there in May and
26 Regional News
again in October! Have Fun and Good Riding!
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT (02-04)
Frances Luse
president@dallasdressage.org
972-524-7157, cell 214-507-6750
VICE PRESIDENT (02-04)
Jennie Bohart
vicepresident@dallasdressage.org
817-421-0404
SECRETARY (02-04)
Debbie Stucker
secretary@dallasdressage.org
972-771-7228
MEMBERSHIP (02-04)
Susan Sturdivan Brownlee
membership@dallasdressage.org
972-226-0366
TREASURER (03-05)
Barbara Lewis
treasurer@dallasdressage.org
903-866-3122
AWARDS, MEETINGS & EVENTS (03-05)
Pauline Jaroscewicz
awards@dallasdressage.org
817-267-5487
ADS, PROMOTIONS & SPONSORSHIP
(03-05)
Dana Pendergraph
promotions@dallasdressage.org
903-451-5199
PUBLICATIONS (03-05)
Edward Lavallee
publications@dallasdressage.org
903-356-2100
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Schooling show committee
Lynn Lipford
schoolshows@dallasdressage.org
940-365-9610
Recognized Show committee
Bruce Lawrie
recognizedshows@dallasdressage.org
972-495-5066
FEI Youth Committee
Michelle cavanaugh
youngriders@dallasdressage.org
214-369-3369
Junior Rider Committee
Shelly Vaughn
juniorriders@dallasdressage.org
972-424-5042
Professional Advisor’s Chair
Sue Malone-Casey
Dressagehorizons@aol.com
972-318-3305
Adult Ed Liaison to Region 9
Elizabeth Jeter
janedoemom@yahoo.com
940-591-0580
Volunteer Coordinator
Katie Caballero
volunteer@dallasdressage.org
214-526-8386
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
April has come and gone… My how
time flies…
We are now in the second quarter of
DDC’s activity and budget year. It’s been busy.
Our board of directors and committee chairs
have been ably juggling their professional lives,
their personal lives, and their DDC
responsibilities. Applaud these women and
men for their commitment, for without members
of such spirit and dedication, the Dallas-area
dressage “scene” would likely be less impressive
and not growing in such positive ways.
But we still have work to do. Behind the
scenes and unnoticed by many, business is
being conducted. Barb Lewis (Treasurer)
Ragtime Bojangles – How long ago was it
submitted for a Tax Extension. The accountant that I displayed his weanling photos…?
will start preparing our taxes this month (May).
Yes, time does fly…
Our annual audit is pending. Bills have been
paid to Horse Insurance Specialists for the 2004/2005 activity calendar. Pauline
ordered the ribbons for the Spring and Fall shows, the Lemonade Daze and Stars Over
Texas Shows before March 1 st
– which saved us 10%. The new arenas which are
“classy” pylon/post and rail fences from Premier Dressage are on hand. You saw
them being used at the Texas Dressage Classic – Lyndon Rife’s exchange was to pay
shipping. Thanks! Having been the Yellow Rose Mud Puppy Arena Crew Leader, I can
say how very much appreciated these arenas will be for the set-up volunteers.
I swore I wouldn’t set up arenas again! But I will. My mare is off, my gelding
is too young - would my conscience allow me to idly stand by while others work so
hard? No. So, I’ll be there on Friday morning to help with set-up. Will you be there too?
Katie Caballero – our wonderful (-ly insane ☺ ?) volunteer coordinator is
seeking help for the CLUB to run the Spring Show. We’ve sent out some email blasts
which have generated many replies of “YES, I’LL HELP!” Please follow through and be
there at mid-month.
Dana reports that our faithful supporters have come through again for the
Spring Show – Thank You Royal Palm Friesians, Proud Meadows, North Texas
Equestrian Center, Stargate Sporthorses, and the Horse of Course Tack Shop. It looks
like the competitor’s dinner is a GO! We would have liked to see more sponsorships –
Dana revamped the package and we (the board) felt it was a much more reasonable
plan for our supporters. Please communicate with Dana if you have questions about
sponsorships for the rest of the year’s shows.
And, I’m still transferring to Fort Sam Houston in June… Personally a bummer,
professionally a good change of pace. I’ve been amazingly successful in not stressing
too much about the move. My house looks like it will rent (the market has picked up
since Mid-April) . My horses will stall at Fort Sam Houston which will be nice – stopping
by to pet noses at lunch time. Or hand-walk… Mari and I did well at the Pro-Am in
early April. Unfortunately, she’s now off with a bone chip in her right front hoof. We’ll
see how that heals. At least I can say, WOOHOO! I rode well at 2 nd level! Pretty cool,
considering less than 12 months ago I was scoring dismally at training level - on the
same horse!
I hope to see all of you at the Spring Show – My current plans are to scribe all
day both days. Catch me at lunch, at the competitor’s party or during breaks, if you
need to say hi – but I won’t take any good-byes – not yet at least!
As always take care, and good riding!
Frances
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DDC MEMBER’S CORNER
Membership News:
Welcome New Members: Debra A. Knapp (Flower Mound TX), Natalie Merritt (Irving, TX), Alejandro
Velasquez (Rockwall, TX) , Sandra P. Cooper (Ft Worth, TX) , Brian Hadaway (Dallas), Rhonda Lea (Corinth, TX),
Allen C. Lea (Corinth, TX), Ellen Lloyd (Lucas, TX) , Karen L Ball (Fayetteville, TX) , Earl Loyd (Shreveport, LA), Lane
Handley (Grapevine, TX)
Totals: 225 members (USDF GMO) and 25 family additional members as of April 24 th .
2003 Members who have not renewed: 68 Individual, 11 Family Members, 17 juniors – that’s 97 members
who haven’t rejoined… The non-renewed member numbers have declined… but we’re getting fewer renewals
than new memberships (in the month since the last newsletter 12 of 20 membership applications were new
members). We LOVE new members though!
Trainers - encourage your students to join or rejoin the Dallas Dressage Club… Let us continue to grow and
share our love for the beautiful horse and the art of dressage! --Susan Brownlee
Elections! August 14 th , 2004:
PRESIDENT (02-04) VICE PRESIDENT (02-04) SECRETARY (02-04) MEMBERSHIP (02-04)
Elections for the above positions will be held at the Annual General Membership Meeting, August 14 th , 2004, in
Sunnyvale (the Brownlee’s). Nominations are being accepted – contact Nominations Committee Chair – Jennie
Bohart – if interested. We hope that current board members will run for office again (2 nd term) – however, a little
competition is nice, and it would always be great to see more people wanting to get involved. Some basics from
the by-laws are shown below. Be sure to review the whole document before applying to Jennie Bohart regarding a
specific position.
Information from the By-Laws…
•The following limitations shall be imposed upon those members that w ish to run for a position as an Officer:
· Only one member of a family membership as defined in Article II, Section 4b, but does not have to be the designated primary
member
· Must be a member in good standing as defined in Article II, Section 3a · May not be a Junior member as defined in Article II, Section
4c
· Must have served previously on the Board of Directors as an Officer for a minimum of one (1) year to run for the Office of President
•The Nominations Committee shall determine the eligibility of all members indicating a desire to run for Office.
•Officers and Appointed Committee Chairs shall serve in their positions twenty-four (24) months from the October Board of Directors
meeting.
•Service in the Office of the President shall be limited to two (2) full terms or five (5) years whichever comes first. A term shall be defined
as twenty-four (24) months.
GENERAL ELECTIONS SHALL BE HELD ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING
GUIDELINES:
(1) The general election shall be held at the Annual General
Membership meeting. [August 14 th – see DDC Events Calendar]
(2) The Nominations Chair [Jennie Bohart] shall read the slate
prepared by the Nominations Committee to the membership.
(3) Nominations from the floor will be taken, however the Nominations
Chair, and the nominee must determine the eligibility of the nominee must
indicate his/her willingness to serve.
(4) Once the Nominations Chair has closed nominations, the President
shall ask for a vote by acclamation if all positions are uncontested.
(5) If there are contested positions, the Nominations Chair shall
provide secret ballots, and the President shall ask for a vote by those
secret ballots.
(6) The vote shall be determined as follows:
(a) Each voter shall vote for one nominee per elected position on
the ballot. [Only DDC FP, I and J members in good standing may vote.]
(b) The nominee who receives the most votes for the elected
position the nominee is running for shall be elected to that position.
(c) In the event of a tie, a runoff election shall be held.
(d) In the event of contested elected positions, the losing
nominee(s) shall be offered vacant elected positions, if any, by the
Nominations Chair. If the losing nominee(s) accepts that offer, the President
shall call for a vote by acclamation.
(e) In the event of contested elected positions and more than one
(1) losing nominee indicates a desire for the same vacant elected position,
if any, the Nominations Chair shall provide secret ballots, and the President
shall call for a vote by those secret ballots.
(f) In the event that all elected positions are filled, the losing
nominee(s) shall be offered a vacant appointed Committee Chair position,
if any, by the Officers at the next scheduled Board of Directors meeting.
Newly elected Officers shall assume their new positions at the
October Board of Directors meeting.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Highlighted dates are DDC Events
MAY 2004
2 BAHC DRESSAGE SCHOOLING SHOW, L Judge, Mystic
Acres, Terrell, TX. Contact Gretchen Holmquist –
dressagenme@usa.net or (972) 923-3780
2-3 ODS SPRING SHOW, Shawnee, OK, Stacia Wert Gray,
gtgray@aol.com , www.showsecretary.com
8-9 SADDLE FITTING CLINIC WITH A. J. FOSTER at Interagro
Lusitano Farm (Benbrook, TX) $20 per person. The
individual saddle fittings will be scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. If interested contact hbhclassical@aol.com or call
Holly Hansen; 817 443-3668.
11 DDC BOARD MEETING (open to all members), 7pm ,
Rockwall, TX, Contact Frances Luse,
president@dallasdressage.org or 972-524-7157
15-16 DDC SPRING SHOWS I & II, Las Colinas Equestrian
Center, Prize list on www.showsecretary.com or
www.dallasdressage.org. Volunteers Needed – contact
Katie Caballero – volunteer@dallasdressage.org
22-23 CTDS BLUEBONNET CLASSIC I AND II, AUSTIN, TX,
Jennifer Jarvis (512-858-0533) jen_bill_bmw@msn.com
30-31 PLAINS ARABIAN OPEN DRESSAGE SHOW, Lubbock, TX,
Margaret Dunn, 806-799-8404
JUNE 2004
5-6 DRESSAGE ACROSS THE LAKE III & IV, Folsom, LA,
Kristin Burdick , 504-779-0605
5 DDC JUNE MEDALS SCHOOLING SHOW, Ripley Ranch,
TX CANCELLED. Contact lynnlipford@earthlink.net
5-6 FWDC RIDE-A-TEST CLINIC WITH MEG FLEMING, Nancy
Terry, nterry@ev1.net or 972-723-6663
5-6 CLINIC WITH GERHARD POLITZ, Legacy EC, Celina, TX.
Contact Sally Hogle, shogle@jcpenney.com
8 DDC BOARD MEETING (open to all members), 7pm Las
Colinas Eq. Ctr. Contact Jennie Bohart, vicepresident
@dallasdressage.org, phone 817-421-0404
10-14 THE EQUINE SENSE METHOD WORKSHOP, For workshop
information and registration, Gainesville,TX, please contact
Susannah Cord at Quail Run Ranch. Home (940) 612 3424 •
Cell (940) 372 0326 E-mail: smokyboye@mindspring.com
15-17 RIDE WITH YOUR MIND (MARY WANLESS) certified
instructor Anna Gordon, Silverbit Ranch, Austin, TX. Contact
Doedi Meyer (www.batcity.net/ride) or by e-mail
doedi@batcity.net or phone 512-626-3228.
16-21 ADULT DRESSAGE SUMMER CAMP, OXFORD, MS. contact
Evie Tumlin at 662 234-3785 or email at
etumlin@cedarwindfarm.com
18-20 REGION 9 ARABIAN SPORT HORSE & DRESSAGE
CHAMPIONSHIPS, Glen Rose, TX, Charlene Lynch , 903-587-
0910
26-27 Wild West I & II Dressage, Tulsa, OK, Mary Wetzel , 981-
335-2683
JULY 2004
1 HERITAGE CLASSIC MORGAN HORSE SHOW , Athens, TX,
Peggy Hatfield, 316-755-0395
13 DDC BOARD MEETING (open to all members), 7pm
Rockwall, TX Contact Contact Jennie Bohart,
vicepresident @dallasdressage.org, phone 817-421-0404
22-24 FELICITAS VON NEUMANN-COSEL CLINIC, Stoney
Meadow Farms, Bonner Springs, KS, contact Maggie
Stonecipher @ 913-908-6992 or stoneymeadow
@earthlink.net Visit www.stoneymeadowfarms.com
24-25 WINDY KNOLL FARM SUMMER DRESSAGE, Magnolia, TX,
Fran Dearing , 281-356-2883
31 Jul-1Aug USDF REGION 9 STATE LINE TACK
ADULT TEAM COMPETITION &
LEMONADE DAZE OPEN DRESSAGE SHOW,
Henderson County Fairplex, Athens, TX, Bruce Lawrie,
recognizedshows @dallasdressage.org or check
www.dallasdressage.org for more information.
AUGUST 2004
10 DDC BOARD MEETING (open to all members), 7pm Las
Colinas Eq Ctr. Contact Jennie Bohart, vicepresident
@dallasdressage.org, phone 817-421-0404
14 DDC GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING, POOL PARTY
& BBQ, The Brownlee’s, Sunnyvale, TX For more info
contact Pauline Jaroscewicz, awards@dallasdressage.org
21 DDC SIZZLIN’ SUMMER SCHOOLING SHOW, Southern
Comfort Farm, Aubrey TX. Bess Reineman, USDF “L”
judge. Contact lynnlipford@earthlink.net
28 TOPSIDER FARM DRESSAGE TWO, College Station, TX,
Ginni Cifelli, 979-690-6788
SEPTEMBER 2004
4-5 HDS LABORIOUS DAY SHOW I & II, Conroe, TX, Marilyn
Kulifay , 713-861-0761
11-12 SAN ANTONIO FALL DRESSAGE I & II, Nikki Salzillo , 210-
978-5270
18-19 DDC YELLOW ROSE FESTIVAL I & II & YELLOW
ROSE EXTRAVAGANZA BENEFITTING EQUEST,
Las Colinas Equestrian Center. Prize List on
www.showsecretary.com and www.dallasdressage.org
OCTOBER 2004
11 DDC BOARD MEETING (open to all members), 7pm ,
Las Colinas Eq Ctr Contact Jennie Bohart,
vicepresident @dallasdressage.org, phone 817-421-0404
28-31 GREAT AMERICAN INS. GROUP/ USDF
REGION 9 CHAMPIONSHIPS & STARS OVER
TEXAS OPEN SHOW, Las Colinas Equestrian
Center, Contact Ed Lavallee, publications
@dallasdressage.org or susan@showsecretary.com.
Official Prize List at www.usdf.org or
www.dallasdressage.org/shows
**$1000 additional prize money offerred by DDC**
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DDC MEEMBBEERR’’SS CORRNNEERR
b. Acts as the point of contact for the USA EQ g. Identify assets which may be sold or donated
[[ [ C OO NN T I and the USDF
h. Maintain a list of DDC owned software and
INN UU EE DD] ]]
c. Performs other duties as may be assigned by licenses
1. PRESIDENT
the Officers
i. Maintain DDC scrapbook and other historical
a. Prepares the agenda for and presides over d. Keeps current of all USDF, USA EQ and information
all meetings, both general and Board
Region 9 rules and regulations
j. Retain all DDC correspondences
b. Appoints committee chairs with the approval e. Assist in fraud prevention and personal gain k. Retain the DDC trailer keys
of the Officers
issues
l. Retain the license and title for the DDC trailer
c. Is an ex officio member of all committees f. Assists in ensuring tasks are being completed m. Retain the location of the DDC trailer
except the Nominating Committee.
g. Attend meetings or submit a report on a n. Take monthly meeting minutes and submit
d. Acts as the primary representative of the monthly basis
report to board no later than 7 days from
Club
h. Compose and maintain Bylaws and Policies date of meeting for approval
e. Acquires Judges, Technical Delegate’s, Show and Procedures
o. Track expiration dates of items such as
Officials, Clinicians, and venues or appoints i. Review club financial accounts on a bimonthly
basis
4. MEMBERSHIP OFFICER
license plates
an individual to do so
f. Be the registered agent for Non-Profit j. Responsible for Promoting the Club as a a. Provides membership “table” and materials
Organization status
whole to include events such as the at Club sponsored events, and represents or
g. Acquires necessary documentation at the Extravaganza.
appoints a representative for the
national or local level such as USA EQ and k. Review the budget as well as any membership “table”
SWDC numbers for the recognized shows, extraordinary expenses
b. Organizes and manages membership
etc. or appoints an individual to do so. l. Promotes and/or appoints a committee “drives”
h. Assigns tasks and give realistic deadlines to member to publicize the Club and Club c. Attend meetings or submit a report on a
be met by the board members as necessary sponsored events to the notice of the general monthly basis
i. Assists in composing the Bylaws and Policies community through various media outlets d. Be the volunteer coordinator for all shows or
and Procedures
where appropriate
delegates this responsibility in the event the
j. Attends meetings or submit a report on a 3. RECORDING SECRETARY
volunteer coordinator wishes to show [these
monthly basis
a. Attends to correspondence for the Club
duties have been delegated to the Volunteer
k. Attends or appoint someone to attend USDF, b. Presents communications to the Club at
Committee Chair.]
USA EQ, Region 9 meetings
meetings, both general and Board
e. Distribute renewal letters to existing members
l. Ensures the club succeeds by doing what it c. Maintains the official record of attendance f. Identify and notify President of all new and
takes to get the task completed
at Board meetings and determines whether a existing JR/YR
m. Ensure the necessary checks and balances quorum is present.
g. Maintain and retain horse registration
are in place to prevent fraud or personal d. Records the official minutes of all meetings, database
gain issues
both general and Board Attend meetings or h. Maintain and retain member database
n. Identifies club needs
submit a report on a monthly basis
i. Solicit new members
o. Identify JR/YR specific events.
e. Be the governing and central repository for j. Responsible for all promotional memberships
2. VICE-PRESIDENT
all original documentation such as bylaws, k. Update member and horse database on a
a. Assumes the duties, obligations, and logos, contracts, etc.
monthly basis prior to providing labels to the
restrictions of the President in his/her f. Compose and maintain a list of assets, their Publications Coordinator for monthly
absence
location, and estimated value
newsletter mailings
Hail and Farewell to Board Members.
Junior/Young Riders – At the April board of directors’ meeting the following changes were made:
The Junior/Young Rider committee was split into two entities
The FEI Youth Committee – chaired by Michelle Cavanaugh – email youngriders@dallasdressage.org
The Junior Rider Committee – chaired by Shelly Vaughn – email juniorriders@dallasdressage.org
This split was made to allow more focus on the needs of the groups of riding “Youth” within the Dallas Dressage Club.
We have an very active, but small, core of FEI Youth, who ride and compete at 3 rd level and above. Our junior riders, by
USEF rules under age 16, are often new to dressage and ride predominantly at training level. Now that each group has a
committee leader, we hope that the programs offerred by DDC for these groups will more appropriate suit their individual
and specific needs. If you are a Junior Rider or parent, please contact Shelly. She has some awesome ideas (including
non-riding social activities) to meld our Juniors into a cohesive group with fun, riding, training, and social activities.
Schooling Show Chair – Lynn Lipford has been Dallas Dressage Club’s hard working schooling show chair since early
2002. She’s managed and secretaried approximately 8 schooling shows in those 2 ½ years. She has asked for a break!
Planning schooling shows isn’t that difficult if you have good organizational and communications skills. It is time
consuming during specific show planning and execution phases. DDC’s current schedule is for three schooling shows per
year, but that number is dependent on the time availability of the school show chair and volunteers to assist. If you’re
interested in filling Lynn’s shoes (you will not be required to make your husband fill Mike Lipford’s shoes!), let Jennie
Bohart (jbohart@attglobal.net) or any DDC board member know. Speaking with Lynn would be a good idea too. Her
email is schoolshows@dallasdressage.org Without a schooling show chair, our program will go into hybernation… and
that would be a terrific shame.
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DDC Adult Clinic with Gerhard Politz
a Resounding Success
MARCH 20 & 21, 2004
By Elizabeth Jeter, Adult Education Liaison to Region 9
Gerhard Politz came to town the weekend of March 20 and 21,
and he wasn’t here for the kids! Mr. Politz, who has served
Region 9 as Trainer for the Advanced Young Rider (FEI Youth)
program since 2002, was the featured trainer for the Dallas
Dressage Club’s 2004 Adult Clinic. Legacy Equestrian Center, in
Celina, generously provided their indoor arena and facilities for
the clinic. The Dressage Foundation generously provided a
grant of $1200 for the clinic. This grant allowed the Club to
provide the clinic at reduced cost to riders and auditors.
Auditors who are members of DDC were not charged an
auditing fee, which may run as high as $35 for auditors at other
clinics with clinicians of the same caliber. Riders and auditors
received folders holding the reprints, the USDF Training Scale,
other diagrams and definitions, and a pen for note-taking.
Riders included Gail Abele, Jennifer Beard, Mary Hawkins,
Gretchen Holmquist, Mary Mahler, Sue Malone-Casey, Koba
Skelton, Kathleen Wolter, and . . me! Rider Jan Tindle was
reluctantly withdrew the week of the clinic, due to her horse's
lameness. What a trooper, though: she audited the clinic and
hopefully took away a couple of tips to help in her training.
Thank you to our clinic volunteer. Beautiful Spring weather
prevailed, and it was on the warm side as the temperature hit
85 degrees on Saturday. The clinic began at 8 AM each day.
Saturday, following the first four rides, Mr. Politz presented a
Lunch & Learn lecture on "Irregularity and the Pyramid of
Training. Using reprints of two excellent articles (with
permission), Mr. Politz discussed the three basic gaits and
irregularities that may occur. A crowd of about 25 enjoyed
delicious lasagna and salad, washed down with delicious
peach-flavored tea, while Mr. Politz presented the "Learn" part
of the Lunch & Learn session.
A small group escorted Mr. Politz to the Prairie House
restaurant in Aubrey on Saturday evening. Despite never tasting
it before, he bravely ordered fried okra with dinner. I settled for
the loaded baked potato, having not had the delicacy since last
December. When dinner arrived, Mr. Politz dug into the fried
okra, as we all pretended to not be paying attention. . . and
pronounced it wonderful! He must be from the southern part of
Germany.
My clinic experience was wonderful. Favella, my 15 year-old
mare, is not tolerant of rider mistakes or hard hands, and can
be very rigid with her poll and neck. Mr. Politz worked with me
on getting Favella to accept the bridle and remain soft in the
poll. Following the Training Scale, we first worked on rhythm
and regularity at the walk, using following hands to allow her to
show off her very good walk. Moving onto a 20 meter circle
right, we worked at the trot to achieve relaxation of the poll
through flexing and releasing. On Sunday, Favella relaxed much
more quickly than she had the day before, and we moved on to
nose-to-the-wall leg yields, followed by transitions within the
gaits. Favella finished up with square trot-to-halt transitions and
pleasant, uphill, canter in both directions. After stretching
forward and down at the trot on a 20-meter circle, of course!
About Mr. Politz: Gerhard Politz was educated in England and
Germany, and holds the British Horse Society's Instructor
License as well as the German Reitlehrer FN. He has studied
with many of the dressage masters, including Egon von
Neindorff, General Albert Stecken, Willy Schulteis, and General
Kurt Albrecht. He holds both the German Gold Medal and the
USDF Gold Medal. During his career as teacher, trainer, and
competitor in Germany, Mr. Politz prepared aspiring
professionals for the German professional exams. In the nearly
20 years he has been in the U.S., he has become involved with
the USDF instructor certification program, and is currently an
examiner. In addition, he is a member of the editorial board for
the USDF Instructors' Manual, and serves as chairman of the
USDF Instructor Apprentice Program. The International Dressage
Trainer Club, an invitation-only club, recently accepted Mr. Politz
as a member.
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Congratulations to the listed DDC members on your outstanding performance!
Gold Medal
Silver Medal
Sabine Schut Kery 2/16/2004 Jackie Nixon-Fulton 12/17/2003
Jennifer Beard 12/18/2003
Bronze Medal
Robin Hessel 2/6/2004
Rider Performance Award
Training Level
Debra Knapp 3/25/2004
Eligibility for Rider Awards
Rider must be:
• A USDF group, participating, or
intercollegiate/interscholastic member.
• A member of USDF when scores are earned.
Horse need not be life registered with USDF at the
time scores are earned.
Scores may be earned on one or more horses.
Recorded Scores
Rider must submit scores to USDF on official Rider
Award Report form (available from USDF or
download at www.usdf.org for no charge).
Any score earned at a USDF/U.S. Equestrianrecognized
competition from a regular U.S.
Equestrian or FEI test may be used. (Freestyle and
hors de concours scores do not count for the nonfreestyle
rider awards.)
If two or more judges score one ride, the average of
their scores counts as one score.
Riders should submit the form after all of the
required four or six scores are earned. Do not submit
scores one at a time.
Riders unable to obtain the show secretary’s
signature may send a photocopy of their test sheets.
The name and date of competition, rider’s name,
and judge’s signature must be clearly visible. Do not
send the original.
Hors de concours scores do not count
Award Year
Scores are cumulative and need not be earned in
one year.
All rides must be completed and reported to USDF
by September 30, 2004 to be awarded in that year.
Rider Performance Award (formerly Qualified Rider
Award)
Applies to Training, First, and Second Levels
Four scores of 60% or higher at respective level:
• From at least two different competitions
• From four different judges
• From four different rides
Patch and certificate are awarded when final scores
are reported.
Bronze Medal Rider Award
Six scores of 60% or higher:
• Two at First Level from two different judges
and two different rides
• Two at Second Level from two different
judges and two different rides
• Two at Third Level from two different judges
and two different rides
Score Equivalent
• FEI Junior Preliminary Test = Third Level
Medal and certificate are presented at Annual
Convention.
Silver Medal Rider Award
Four scores of 60% or higher:
• Two at Fourth Level from two different
judges and two different rides
• Two at Prix St. Georges from two different
judges and two different rides
Score equivalents:
• FEI Junior Team and Individual tests; FEI
Young Rider Preliminary, Consolation, and
Team tests = Fourth Level
• FEI Young Rider Individual Test = Prix St.
Georges
Medal and certificate are presented at Annual
Convention.
Gold Medal Rider Award
Four scores of 60% or higher.
• Two at Intermediate I and/or Intermediate II
from two different judges and two different
rides
• Two at Grand Prix from two different judges
and two different rides
Medal and certificate are presented at Annual
Convention.
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USDF Rider Award Report Form
Rider: ____________________________________ USDF Member # __________________________ E-mail ______________________
Address _________________________________________ City _____________________________ State ________ Zip ____________
Home Phone: (______) _____________________ Daytime Phone: (______) ______________________ Birthdate: __________________
Rider Performance Certificate (formerly Qualified Rider Award)
Applies to Training, First , and Second Levels. Four scores of 60% or higher are required
at respective level. These four scores must be earned at a minimum of two different competitions,
from four different judges for four different rides. Rider will receive a patch and
certificate.
Bronze Medal Rider Award
Six scores of 60% or higher are required. Two must be at First Level, from two different
judges and two different rides. Two must be at Second Level, from two different judges
and two different rides. Two must be at Third Level, from two different judges and two different
rides. Rider will receive a certificate and the USDF Bronze Medal.
(Note: FEI Junior Preliminary test may be used as Third Level equivalent.)
Silver Medal Rider Award
Four scores of 60% or higher are required. Two must be at Fourth Level, from two different
judges and two different rides. Two must be at Prix St. Georges, from two different
judges and two different rides. (Note: FEI Junior Team and Individual tests, and the FEI
Young Rider Preliminary, Consolation and Team Tests may be used as Fourth Level
equivalents. FEI YR Individual Tests may be used as Prix St. Georges equivalents.) Rider
will receive a certificate and the USDF Silver Medal.
Gold Medal Rider Award
Four scores of 60% or higher are required. Two must be at Intermediate I from two different
judges and two different rides. Two must be at Grand Prix, from two different judges
and two different rides. Rider will receive a certificate and the USDF Gold Medal.
the time the scores are earned. Awards may be achieved at each of the following levels:
Training, First, Second Third, Fourth, and FEI. For the FEI Level Award, the FEl levels (Prix
St. Georges, Intermediate I, Intermediate II and Grand Prix) are combined and scores may
be earned from one or any combination of these FEI levels. At Training. First and Second
Levels, rider needs four scores of 60% or higher, from four different judges for four different
rides. At Third. Fourth and FEI Levels, three scores of 55% or higher are required. These
three scores must be earned from three different judges for three different rides. The rider
will receive a certificate for each level at which qualifying scores are earned.
USDF Musical Freestyle Rider Awards
Note: The USDF Musical Freestyle Rider Awards may only be awarded after a rider has
earned the respective regular USDF Bronze, Silver, or Gold Medals. A rider may earn a
freestyle bar in the same year as they are earning their respective medal.
Bronze Bar Freestyle Rider Award
Six freestyle scores of 65% or higher are required. Two must be at First Level, from two different
judges and two different rides. Two must be at Second Level from two different
judges and two different rides. Two must be at Third Level from two different judges and two
different rides. Rider will receive a certificate and the USDF Bronze Bar.
Silver Bar Freestyle Rider Award
Four freestyle scores of 65% or higher are required. Four must be at Fourth Level, from
four different judges and four different rides. (Note: Juniors and Young Riders may also use
the FEI Prix St. Georges freestyle test.) Rider will receive a certificate and the USDF Silver
Bar.
Masters Challenge Award-Level:____________________
The competitor must be 60 years of age or older as of December 1 of the previous year,
and must submit his/her birthdate to USDF prior to the end of the award year. Only
scores earned after January 1, 1990 may be submitted. Rider must be age 60 or older at
Gold Bar Freestyle Rider Award
Four freestyle scores of 65% or higher are required. Two must be at Intermediate I, from
two different judges and two different rides. Two must be at Grand Prix, from two different
judges and two different rides. Rider will receive a certificate and the USDF Gold Bar.
Competition Competition
Date
Level Judge(s)* Score Secretary’s signature— Competition
“I hereby attest to the authenticity of Recognition #
this score.”
*If two or more judges are scoring one rider, the average of their scores will count as one score. Note: All scores must be reported to USDF by September 30th in order to be awarded in that award year.

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Count Down to the Championships!
5 months to Go…Are we there yet?
October 28 th -31 st , 2004
Qualifying Season: 9/30/2003 - 9/30/2004
Las Colinas Equestrian Center
Irving, TX
Hosted by: Dallas Dressage Club
JUDGES
Axel Steiner
Lois Yukins
Carol Lavell
Hilda Gurney
Joan Humphries
Joan Darnell
Preliminary Prize List available at: www.dallasdressage.org/shows.html The
“Official” prize list may be found on the USDF website on May 1 st .
Good Riding!
As of April 24 th , the following DDC members were listed as having qualified for the
Region 9 Championships on USDF’s website:
Amateur: Gail Abele 1 st Level Werner
Jan Tindle - 1 st Level Adelante
Junior: Andreanna Stucker Training Chapman
Open: Mary Mahler- 1 st Level Fleetwood
Sue Casey - 1 st Level Khartoum
Kendra Menzies - 2 nd Level World Class
WHAT DOES IT TAKE? PART 2
Championship Eligibility
1. Rider must be a United States citizen.
2. Horse/rider combinations which have won a USDF Regional Championship since 1994 may no longer compete in
a USDF Regional Championship competition, in that division, at that level or a lower level (Grand Prix level
excepted). Championship records prior to 1994 will not be considered.
3. A horse may not be entered in more than one USDF Regional Championship at a particular level in the same
calendar year.
4. Riders are NOT required to be a resident of the region to compete in that region's championship. USDF will assume
qualified horses will compete in the region in which the rider resides. Riders who wish to declare a region other
than their region of residence should contact the USDF office by July 1st of the championship year.
5. A rider may not compete in more than one Regional Championship in the same calendar year
FOR COMPLETE RULES FOR THE 2004 USDF CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFYING SYSTEM , GO TO WWW.USDF.ORG
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LAS COLINAS EQUESTRIAN
CENTER, IRVING, TX
Judges:
Sally O’Connor ‘S’
Debbie Riehl-Rodriguez ‘S’
Janet Hannon ‘R’
Elaine Gibala ‘R’
Special Events for Competitor’s and Spectators:
Friday Evening – Sally O’Connor Book signing – Las Colinas Tack Shop
Refreshments provided.
Saturday Evening – Competitor’s Party – Greek Theme, catered by
Ziziki’s Greek Restaurant
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DEFINITELY NOT JUST FOR T.D.’S
By Region 9 TD Sally Chionsini
“You take great pains to perfect your halts and salutes, so
why risk blowing all your hard work by muffing a show entry?
Before you seal the envelope, double-check your math and make
sure you’ve included all required signatures and documentation. If
the prize list contains an entry-form checklist, use it.” This is a
direct quote from an article by Lisa Munniksma in the April issue
of USDF Connection. Please read this article. The title is The
Paper Trail.
The entire article is very helpful, but two key words in the
above quote, SIGNATURES and DOCUMENTATION, are very
important. The signatures for rider, trainer, owner, and coach (if
applicable) on the back of the form must match the names given on
the front of the form for horse rider, trainer, owner, and coach. A
copy of all current documentation proving that the participants
(rider, owner, trainer, coach and horse) are eligible to enter the
classes listed is required. Please submit a copy of the current
Coggins. These copies must be provided before you receive your
packet from the show secretary. If the correct copies are not
provided, your entry can be refused or you may be charged an
incomplete entry fee.
The horse’s name and owner on the entry form must
match the names on the USEF and USDF registration papers or the
HID and non-member forms.
A separate entry form must be completed for each horse
entry. Two or more horses can- not be entered on one form. If the
management is offering two separate shows, Show I and Show II, a
separate entry form must be completed for each show. These two
separate shows on one weekend are given two separate USEF and
USDF numbers. Management often arranges the shows this way
for the convenience of the competitor.
Please remember that the current, correct back page of the
entry form can be found on the Region 9 WEB. Submitting the
corrected copy of the entry form will save you much time at the
show office. [Editor’s Note – it can also be found on DDC’s website –
Show’s page]
The entry form may be different from one show year to
the next. It is possible that a National standard form may be
developed/required in the future.
Time and sometimes money is saved when correct entries
are submitted.
Rule Book Supplement #5 for 2004 (last updated March
17, 2004) is now available on the USEF WEB, www.usef.org.
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The SENSE Method sm Improving Equine Movement and Well-Being
By Mary Debono
Most of us know how our touch influences horses. We use a soft,
rhythmic stroke to reassure an anxious horse, while a leg aid can
stimulate impulsion. In each of these scenarios the horse’s
attention is focused on the associations (either pleasant or
unpleasant) that the touch elicits. A horse that has learned to
trust his rider may be calmed by gentle caresses. A horse that
realizes that ignoring the rider’s leg leads to a stronger aid will
move forward when cued.
In contrast to the above, the specific, non-habitual touching of
the SENSE Method sm actually draws the horse’s attention not to
the touch itself, but to the sensory information it conveys. Simply
put, SENSE sm practitioners touch and move the horse in gentle,
precise ways to remind the horse how all his parts can work
together harmoniously. Just like humans, horses develop
inefficient habits of moving, with some of the joints and muscles
doing more than their share of the work. Soreness, fatigue and
degenerative changes such as arthritis can be the result.
The SENSE Method can be a way out of this. SENSE is an acronym
for Strength with Elegance through Natural Somatic Education.
Strength with Elegance is the ability to play or perform
athletically in a graceful, relaxed way, rather than having to
counteract habitual movement restrictions or tensions. The term
somatic education is derived from the Greek word “soma”,
meaning “body”. Somatic education is learning that occurs
through the refinement of one’s movement and senses. The
SENSE practitioner works with the horse to improve the awareness
and use of the horse’s body, resulting in enhanced movement as
well as a greater ability to learn.
SENSE practitioners engage the horse’s attention in this process by
touching and moving the horse in a way that heightens the horse’s
awareness of her body. And once the horse becomes aware of
how she is currently organized, the SENSE practitioner shows her
more comfortable options. Instead of focusing on the human’s
touch, the horse focuses instead on the internal sensations that
the touch produces. That’s why I like to describe the SENSE
Method as “touching a horse from the inside out”.
When a horse becomes more aware of his internal sensations, his
proprioceptive sense is enhanced. While the five senses of
tasting, touching, smelling, hearing and seeing tell horses what is
going on in their external environment, proprioception is internal
sensing. Along with giving the nervous system the information it
needs to maintain body temperature, appetite and thirst, it also
tracks muscular tension, joint movement, weight-bearing,
direction of movement, acceleration, etc. You can see how
important it is to enhance and refine the proprioceptive sense.
For example, let’s say your horse has difficulty rounding his back
and engaging his hind end. You also notice that his back is tight
and sore. In order to both relieve the strain on his back muscles
and allow his back to round, the horse needs to learn how to use
his sternum and ribs to help, and not hinder, the movement of
rounding his back.
An integral part of how a horse rounds his back is by contracting
his rectus abdominus, or belly muscle. This is a long, strong
muscle that runs from the lower part of the sternum and adjacent
ribs to the pubic bone. (The pubic bone is located in the pelvis).
Think of the sternum and pelvis coming closer together when a
horse rounds his back. That is engagement of the hind end.
Horses often learn to immobilize and “tune out” the sternum to
protect themselves from the discomfort that can be caused by
such things as: quick cinching up, badly fitting tack or an
unbalanced rider. Horses that have inhibited movement of the
sternum will find it difficult, if not impossible, for the sternum
and pelvis to move toward each other. These horses often further
stiffen their backs when asked to engage the hind end. Thus, the
vicious cycle of tension and pain continues.
A SENSE practitioner can help by gently touching and moving the
horse’s sternum and ribs in a way that reminds the horse’s nervous
system that these parts can, indeed, move. And not only move,
but that the freer the sternum and ribs become, the more
comfortable his back feels. Proprioception is enhanced and
rounding the back becomes easy.
Once the horse learns to move his back in this new way, the SENSE
practitioner may then tack up the horse and repeat the process.
Since many riders unknowingly use saddles that create restricted,
uncomfortable movement, the SENSE practitioner can check to
see if the saddle will allow this free, easy movement to go through
the back.
Repeating the process with the saddle on is also important for
another reason. If the habit of immobilizing the sternum and ribs
was adopted to protect the horse from a poorly-fitting saddle or
uncomfortable girthing up, the horse may immediately revert back
to this old pattern when the saddle is re-introduced. This is true
even if the offending saddle has been replaced, as many horses
will have the expectation of discomfort. Gently suggesting and
supporting movement of the sternum, ribs and back with the
saddle on and while slowly girthing up will help overcome the
negative association.
The SENSE practitioner may elect to work with the rider in the
saddle, since the horse may have developed inefficient patterns of
moving that are highlighted with a rider up.
SENSE helps the horse learn how to move in a coordinated
manner, with the effort distributed throughout his body. The
more parts of a horse that participate in a movement, the more
elegant the movement becomes. Effort is reduced, so the horse is
capable of greater strength and stamina. In addition, the horse
develops better balance, which is greatly appreciated by horse
and human alike during hoof trimming.
SENSE can be an integral part of a natural lifestyle for horses. It is
a holistic approach, respecting the mind, body and spirit of the
horse. SENSE recognizes the necessity of well-balanced hooves,
comfortable, unrestrictive tack, appropriate training methods,
proper dental care and living arrangements which allow freedom
of movement for the horse.
Horses in virtually every discipline and level of fitness have
benefited from SENSE, from World Cup competitors to those with
neurological disorders. Riders are often amazed at how this
gentle work brings about profound changes in their horse’s
performance and attitude.
I developed SENSE after being inspired by the teachings of the
brilliant scientist, the late Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais. Dr. Feldenkrais
created the Feldenkrais Method® for people, a form of somatic
education which is popular with equestrians wishing to enhance
their riding skills as well as banish their own aches, pains and
stiffness.
Mary Debono, originator of the SENSE Method and Certified
Feldenkrais® Practitioner, will be teaching a five-day workshop in
Gainesville, TX on June 10-14, 2004. For workshop information,
contact Susannah Cord at 940-612-3424 or email her at
smokyboye@mindspring.com. To learn more about the SENSE Method,
visit us at www.SENSEmethod.com or call Mary directly at 1-888-858-
6862. Copyright © 2004 Mary Debono
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Five-Day SENSE Method sm
Equine Workshop
June 10 – 14, 2004
Gainesville,Texas
Would you like to:
! Have a happier and more athletic equine partner?
! Help contribute to your horse’s long-term soundness?
! Learn how to improve your horse’s suppleness
and balance?
! Improve your posture, coordination and flexibility?
Mary Debono will teach workshop participants how to use the gentle, hands-on movements of the
SENSE Method to release horses’ muscular tension and improve suppleness, balance, coordination and
freedom of movement. These changes can promote long-term soundness and reduce anxiety,
allowing your horse to be a happier, more willing partner.
Participants will also learn how to release their own tension and improve their posture, flexibility and
balance through the Feldenkrais Method ® .
For workshop information and registration,
please contact Susannah Cord at Quail Run Ranch.
Home (940) 612 3424 • Cell (940) 372 0326
E-mail: smokyboye@mindspring.com
Cost for the five-day workshop is $755.
Enrollment is limited to six students.
Call today to reserve your place!
If you would like to bring your own horse, stabling is available for $10/day
or you can use the Quail Run Ranch horses at no extra charge.
Quail Run Ranch is located 10 miles south of Gainesville, 20 miles north of
Denton.That’s one hour north of Dallas/Fort Worth. Detailed information,
including directions and lodging options, will be sent upon registration.
Mary Debono is a life-long horsewoman, Guild Certified Feldenkrais ® Practitioner and the
creator of the SENSE Method. Her clients include World Cup competitors. Mary has
been featured on TV News, radio and in newspapers and equine publications.
Learn more about the SENSE Method by visiting
www.SENSEmethod.com
SENSE and SENSE Method are service-marked terms of Mary Debono.
Feldenkrais and Feldenkrais Method are registered service marks of The FGNA.

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This Summer Debbie McDonald, Anky Van Grusven, Ulla Salzgeber
and others from around the world will be competing for Team and
Individual Gold Medals at the OLYMPICS in ATHENS, GREECE.
You can compete for a Team Gold Medal this summer as well in
ATHENS …Texas, that is.
The Dallas Dressage Club hosts the State Line Tack/USDF Region 9
Adult Team Competition on Saturday, July 31 st , at the Henderson
County Fairflex, Athens, TX. This event is a recognized show, GAIC
and SWDC qualifier.
Use the Adult Team Competition as warm up for the Lemonade Daze Open
Dressage Show on August 1 st (Sunday) which is also a GAIC and SWDC
qualifier.
These shows are intended to be FUN and INEXPENSIVE – a lighthearted means
to dive into dressage recognized competitions.
GO FOR THE GOLD IN ATHENS!!
JUDGESS: CIINDY SYDNOR & JOAN DARNELL
Henderson County Fairflex
Athens, TXError!X
Competition ring AND Warm Up under cover with excellent footing,
good quality stabling, RV hook-ups with shade, lunging and outdoor arenas abound.
Opening Date: June 10 th
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Closing Date: July 10 th
Prize List will be published on/about 15 May – look for it at the DDC Spring show and at
www.dallasdressage.org/shows.html
Adult Team Competition – Some Basics from the USDF Organizers’ Guidebook
Purpose: The purpose of the USDF/State Line Tack Adult Team Competition is to provide an opportunity for adults to
compete in a team-like atmosphere. This competition will encourage camaraderie and support for all adults
competing at any level
Entry Requirements: Competitors MUST be Adults. (A competitor is an adult from the beginning of the calendar year
in which he or she reaches ages of 22.) Qualifying scores are not required to enter this competition. A team may be
3 or 4 riders. Mixed level teams are permitted. A team may represent a dressage club, farm, barn, instructor or be a
group of individuals* {*The show secretary can create teams by placing unaffiliated entrants together, if that is their
wish}
Awards: Special Team Competition awards are furnished by USDF. The Team
Competition awards consist of a USDF medal with neck ribbon in the traditional
colors for first through sixth place. In addition to the medals, the high scoring
INDIVIDUAL and the reserve high scoring INDIVIDUAL from each division
will receive tri-colored Champion and Reserve Champion rosettes.

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VET CHECK:
BLISTER BEETLE POISONING
by Benjamin Espy, DVM, in the Horse.com
Many horse owners feed alfalfa hay to supplement their horse and
is a very efficient source of protein and calcium.
Alfalfa hay requires very specific growing conditions and is
primarily harvested in the western United States. Even if you are using
alfalfa that has been harvested months or years previously, your horse is
still at risk for blister beetle toxicity.
The blister beetle (Epicauta) is highly toxic to sheep and cattle, but
primarily to horses. As little as four (4) to six (6) grams of blister beetles
can be deadly to an 1100 lb. horse. Blister beetles swarm in alfalfa fields
and are drawn into bales by accident. Even small parts of these beetles
are toxic to a horse. Whole insects need not be present to be dangerous.
Cantharidin is the chemical found in blister beetles that causes the
damage noticed by the owner and veterinarian. It is a contact irritant and
a vesicant (causes blister formation). The tissues most often affected by
cantharidin are gastrointestinal mucosa (including the mouth), renal or
bladder and the heart muscle. Although this may seem simple enough,
most of the symptoms in the early stages of poisoning are non-specific
and death may occur rapidly. Some of the clinical signs that may occur
are as follows:
Endotoxic shock and various degrees of colic - Usually results
from mucosal damage and from the migration of normal intestinal
bacteria.
Salivation and anorexia - Results from vesicle (blister) formation
and erosions in mouth and tongue.
“Toxic Line” – Indicates a purple-blue line that forms on the gums
around the base of the incisor teeth. This usually indicates some degree
of endotoxemia.
Watery feces or bloody stool - From abraded and deteriorating
gastrointestinal mucosa.
Cardiac arrhythmias - Occur most often from electrolyte
abnormalities (or hypocalcemia) or damage to the heart muscle itself
(myocardium).
Hematuria (bloody urine) - Evidence of renal damage or may be
from ureter, bladder or urethral mucosa damage.
“Thumps” - This is a curious syndrome unique in the horse. It is also
called synchronous diaphragmatic flutter. It is seen as rhythmic
contractions of the abdominal musculature. It occurs because of
hypocalcemia and your horse may appear to have various degrees of
the “hiccups.”
Bloodwork your veterinarian will run may reveal low levels of magnesium
(hypomagnesemia) and calcium (hypocalcemia). Increased packed cell
volume (PCV) and protein levels in the blood will indicate dehydration.
Increased blood urea nitrogen and creatinine indicate renal damage and
dehydration. Depending on what stage of the syndrome your horse is in,
you may observe a transient, or short-lived, hyperglycemia.
There is no antidote for cantharidin. The only treatment your
veterinarian can provide is supportive. Intravenous fluids with or without
calcium are indicated to combat dehydration. Activated charcoal and
mineral oil may be administered through a nasogastric tube by your
veterinarian to help evacuate toxins from the gastrointestinal tract and
delay potential absorption. Gastric protectants may decrease
gastrointestinal discomfort and colic. Antibiotics are mainly prophylactic
(preventive). Please ask your veterinarian about this extremely deadly
disease, especially if you feed alfalfa hay from a new or unknown
harvesting source. Since there are many representatives of the species
Epicauta, your county agricultural agent may be able to provide you with
pictures or pamphlets of poisonous beetles in your area or from the
geographical are where you purchase your alfalfa hay.
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USDF DALLAS
CONVENTION
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REGION 9 SUPER WEEKEND
AT COLLEGE STATION, TX
July 16 – 18 2004
Don’t miss this super weekend
REMEMBER THAT AT REGIONAL MEETINGS IT IS “ONE PERSON ONE VOTE”
Friday
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
5:30pm to 7:30pm Wine and Cheese reception hosted by BACH at the hotel
Saturday
8am – 5 pm Summer meeting (refreshments available through out the meeting)
5:30pm Barbecue dinner at Stormin G Ranch complimentary to those attending the
summer meeting.
6:00pm Dancing with Horses Region 9 FEI Young Riders Fundraiser at Stormin G Ranch.
Sunday
8:30am Visual presentation and group discussion led by Mr. Gerhard Politz titled
"Horses in Competition-Developing Your Eye
10:00am Presentation by noted veterinarian from Texas A & M University.
11:30am Complete summer meeting if necessary.
12:00 Noon Adjourn
Hotel is "Courtyard by Marriott" 3939 State Highway 6 South College Station, Texas 77845
Local Phone Number is 979-695-8111
Mention USDF Region 9 or code USDO to receive quoted room rate ($75.00/night)
The regional director Kat Kyle must know if you will be attending by July 10 th
to contact) or 830-589-2707.
region9dir@usdf.org (best way
Every DDC Member is a welcome and desired Attendee at this summer meeting!
In 2003, DDC had a record attendance by board members and “regular” members at the
summer meeting. Get involved with the region – meet the “people in charge” who have the
ear of the Executive Board.
This meeting sounds like a perfect time for a ROAD TRIP!
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SILENT AUCTION AT THE REGION 9 SUMMER MEETING
JULY 17, 2004
Good news! It looks like Region 9 will have a full team this year to represent our Region at Temple
Farms August 10-15 for the North American Young Riders Championships. The Region has not fielded a
4 member team in years, so what these young riders have accomplished is truly amazing. Won't you
please consider donating items or services for a silent auction that will be held in College Station the
same evening as the Region 9 Summer Meeting. The team must raise enough money to ship their horses
to Chicago and to appear dressed as a team. The ability to represent our Region internationally as
quality professional riders (whether Young Riders or Adults) should be a goal of every dressage
enthusiast. Along with the auction, the Advanced Young Riders will provide entertainment by riding
their musical freestyles. To donate, please contact Debbie Stucker, (972) 771-7228.
DDC FEI Youth Committee Chair:
DDC Junior Riders Committee Chair
Michelle Cavanaugh
Shelly Vaughn
214-369-3369 972-424-5042
youngriders@dallasdressage.org
juniorriders@dallasdressage.org
Region 9 FEI Youth Chair
Region 9 Youth Council:
Michelle Voorhees
Mary Wetzel
(979) 690-6788 or (512) 633-8296 (918) 335-2683
cboyd@txcyber.com
chsmdowfrm@aol.com
If you are not receiving the Region 9 Junior/YR newsletter, contact Mary Wetzel – chsmdowfrm@aol.com Immediately!
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THE ADVANCED YOUNG RIIDERS OF USDF REGIION 9
Dear Sponsor,
Region 9 of the United States Dressage Federation (USDF)
includes Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
The USDF Region 9 FEI Youth Program has as its mission the
identification of talented youthful dressage riders, assistance in
developing their riding skills, and support, both educational and
financial, of their efforts to progress to and participate in
international dressage competitions.
For those that are not familiar with dressage, it is a unique
partnership between the horse and rider requiring precise
movements that are physically and mentally demanding. For the
horse and rider to perform “this dance” it requires discipline, daily
practice and true dedication.
Our region is very fortunate to have a fabulously dedicated group of Young Riders in the
sport of dressage. The aspirations of these Young Riders are to participate in the North
American Young Rider Championships (NAYRC) in August 2004 near Chicago, Illinois. A team
of four horses and riders is selected from each region based on the highest average scores.
The NAYRC is the premier competition for Young Riders, age 16-21, in the three
Olympic equestrian disciplines of eventing, dressage, and show jumping. Riders are invited to
compete from each region of the US, each province of Canada as well as from Mexico, Central
America, the Caribbean Islands and Bermuda. The broad range of competitors attending the
championships produces an Olympic-like atmosphere.
The Region 9 FEI Youth Program supports our Young Riders through subsidy of riding
clinics to develop skills and financial support of our Team at NAYRC. This support is made
possible through fundraising.
The financial implications of this sport are significant. The cost of owning, training and
competing horses to qualify at this level are funded by each individual and their parents. Now
the challenge is to get sponsors to help develop and send our team to the international
competition. Once the team is selected, costs for transportation, coordinated attire for horses
and riders, entry fees and stabling are tremendous. One hundred percent of all funds raised
are used directly to support the Young Riders and are tax deductible.
Our goal is to bring exposure to our Sponsors during regional competitions as well as at
the championships. We established five Levels of Sponsorship that are detailed on the
following page. Please contact us for more information about this championship and our
Young Riders.
You are cordially invited to enjoy an evening of equine excellence as our
Young Riders present their musical freestyle performances. The festivities will be July 17, 2004
at Storming G Ranch in College Station, Texas. The evening will feature a BBQ dinner and silent
auction benefiting the team and will be a highlight of the Region 9 annual meeting.
Please visit our website at www.region9yr.org
The Region 9 Young Riders greatly appreciate your support!!
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The Advanced Young Riders of USDF Region 9
Sponsor: _______________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip:__________________________________________________________
Contact Name:__________________________________________________________
Phone:______________________________________________
Email:_______________________________________________
Website Address:_____________________________________
Sponsorship Level:
Cash and/or Merchandise – 100% Tax Deductible
$100 Prix St. Georges
$250 Intermediate I
$500 Intermediate II
$1000 Grand Prix
$2000 Gold Medal
Sponsor Information (Optional):
1. How would you like to see your company/organization or personal sponsorship
identified.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
2. If you have a logo or camera ready art please send to address below or email to Claire
Darnell, Claire@dressage.us .
Exposure/Benefits (Sponsor by July 1, 2004):
• Prix St. George: Signed Photo of Team; Recognition in Region 9 Championship Show
Programs, Recognition in Region 9 Omnibus
• Intermediate I: Signed Photo of Team; Recognition in Region 9 Championship Show
Programs, Recognition in Region 9 Omnibus; listed on Sponsor page on website -
www.usdfregion9.org
• Intermediate II: Signed Photo of Team; Recognition in Region 9 Championship Show
Programs, Recognition in Region 9 Omnibus; Sponsor Page on website; VIP seating at
Young Rider Freestyle event; Horse Show Banner Recognition
• Grand Prix: Signed Photo of Team; Recognition in Region 9 Championship Show
Programs, Recognition in Region 9 Omnibus; Sponsor Page on website; VIP seating at
Young Rider Freestyle event; Horse Show Banner Recognition; Recognition on team T-
shirts; Front Page recognition on Young Rider Website (www.region9yr.org) and link
to Sponsor page on Region 9 Website
• Gold Medal: Signed Photo of Team; Recognition in Region 9 Championship Show
Programs, Recognition in Region 9 Omnibus; Sponsor Page on website; VIP seating at
Young Rider Freestyle event; Horse Show Banner Recognition; Recognition on team T-
shirts; Front Page recognition and promotion on Young Rider Website and link to
Sponsor page on Region 9 Website; Logo on Team Jackets and Director’s Chairs.
The Region 9 Young Riders greatly appreciate your support!!
Please Make (Tax Deductible) Checks Payable to: USDF Region 9 FEI Young Riders and mail to:
Michele Voorhees, Region 9 Youth Coordinator, 6809 Stousland Rd., College Station, TX, 77845; 979-690-
6788, e-mail ginni@flash.net .
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NATIONAL NEWS•••
USEF Accepting Bids to Host Dressage
Championships
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is now accepting bids to
host the following Dressage Championships for 2005:
‣ 2005 USEF Junior Dressage Team Championship
‣ 2005 USEF Dressage Seat Medal Finals
‣ 2005 USEF Young Horse Selection Trials (Eastern, Central, &
Western) for the 2005 FEI World Breeding Championships for
Young Horses in Dressage
‣ 2005 USEF Young Horse Dressage National Championships
‣ 2005 U.S. Grand Prix Freestyle Championship/U.S. League
Final
‣ 2005 FEI North American Junior Dressage Championships
ensuring the accuracy of its data. For more information, visit
www.usdf.org or contact the membership department at
membership@usdf.org
Another USDF Services On-Line: Calendar
of Educational Events
The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased to announce
the launch of a new Web-based calendar of educational events.
Located at www.usdf.org/CalendarEvents/eventsinformation/, the
calendar is searchable by Region and by program type. It features
location and contact information for a wide variety of USDF educational
programs, including Adult Camps, the USDF/Premier Dressage Adult
Clinic Series, USDF/State Line Tack Adult Team Championships,
Instructor Certification courses, the "L" Educational Program for Judge
Training, the USDF Advanced Young Rider / Junior Rider Clinic Series,
Sport Horse educational programs, USDF University sessions, and more.
Bid applications are available on the Dressage page of the Federation’s
website at :
http://www.usef.org/content/equestrianSports/disciplines/international/dr
essage.php.
For more information, please contact: Jennifer Keeler, Sport Manager,
Dressage, by phone (859) 225-2024, or via email at jkeeler@usef.org.
All bid applications must be received by June 1, 2004Extraordinary Rule
Change Proposals PASS for Whip Length in dressage competitions
USDF Announces New Online Search and
Improved Web Services for Horse Owners
The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) has released a new online
horse search. Horse owners and lessees can now access a complete report
of all their horses registered with USDF, and print a one-page portfolio.
This new tool will provide a comprehensive owner/lessee horse portfolio,
complete with horse name, registration type (Horse Identification number
[HID] or USDF Lifetime Registration), and owner/lessee membership
information. Also included are effective dates of HID, Lifetime
Registration, and owner/lessee membership.
This new tool is intended to be used for competition entry purposes, and
it will also provide an easy way for owners/lessees to view their portfolio
of horses on file with USDF. This portfolio includes all horses currently
owned, but it will not include deceased horses or horses that have been
transferred to another owner. To access this new search tool, visit
http://www.usdf.org/Join/horseowners/.
Individual horse records will still be available through the USDF horse
registration search, and USDF encourages owners to assist USDF by
supplying or correcting pedigree information. In order to ensure correct
information, owners are asked to submit breed papers when registering
their horses. USDF has enhanced the horse registration search by adding
a color-coded system of identifying whether breed papers have been
received by USDF. Owners can also send corrections via the Web site.
To use the horse registration verification search, visit
http://www.usdf.org/Join/HorseSearch.asp. The printable online horse
registration verification, available through this search, has also been
improved to include a wallet-size horse membership card that can be cut
out and used in place of the larger horse certificate.
USDF continues to improve its member services available on the Web
site, by allowing members direct access to current USDF membership
data. These convenient services not only allow members to access the
information when they need it, but they also allow members to view data
that USDF has on file, inform the office of any errors, and assist USDF in
A link to the online list of educational programs and events is also
located on the drop-down menu under "Calendar" on the USDF Web site.
USDF and Dover Offer New National
Merit Awards
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The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased to announce
expanded awards for the USDF/Dover Saddlery Adult Amateur Medal
program. New for the 2004 competition year, adult amateur riders at
Second Level who win three USDF/Dover Medals will receive the
USDF/Dover National Merit Award. These National Merit Award
winners will then be eligible for the new 2004 USDF/Dover Adult
Amateur Medal National Champion and Reserve Champion Awards.
Each USDF/Dover National Merit Award winner will receive a pewter
trophy and a $40 Dover Saddlery gift certificate. A press release will also
be sent to each winner's hometown newspaper and regional equestrian
media.
All 2004 USDF/Dover National Merit Award winners will be eligible for
the national awards. The USDF/Dover Adult Amateur Medal National
Champion will be the rider with the highest average from their three top
scores in Dover Medal-winning rides during the 2004 competition year.
The Reserve Champion will be the rider with the second highest average
of their three top scores in Dover Medal-winning rides during the 2004
competition year. The USDF/Dover Adult Amateur Medal National
Champion and Reserve Champion will each receive a trophy and a Dover
Saddlery gift certificate valued at $1,000 and $500, respectively. These
awards will be presented at the USDF Convention in Lexington,
Kentucky, November 30-December 5, 2004.
"The adult amateur rider represents an important segment in equestrian
sport," explained Stephen Day, president and chief executive officer of
Dover Saddlery. "Very often, it is the adult amateur rider who is the
backbone of equestrian competitions and organizations. In sponsoring the
USDF/Dover Medal, we wanted to create means of recognizing this rider
segment for their commitment and accomplishments and simultaneously
provide an obtainable goal for the Second Level amateur rider."
The USDF/Dover Medal program was specifically designed for adult
amateurs showing at Second Level. To be eligible, the rider must be a
member of USDF, be a current United States Equestrian Federation
(USEF) adult amateur, and receive a 58% or better in a USDF/Dover
Medal class.
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In 2003, about 270 horse shows offered the USDF/Dover Medal
program. This number is expected to increase in 2004 because of the
growing popularity of the program and the expanded awards available for
amateur riders. All USDF-recognized horse shows are invited to offer the
USDF/Dover Medal program. Show managers wishing to do so should
contact Krystina Firth at (859) 271-7895 or kfirth@usdf.org.
For more information about the USDF/Dover Medal program, contact
The Trueman Communications Group at (301) 407-9007 or
dovermedal@truemancommunications.com.
[Dallas Dressage Club Spring Shows I & II Dover Medal Class is
Second Level Test 1]
Calling Young Artists for USDF's Art of
Dressage Contest
The 2004 USDF Junior/Young Rider Arts Contest rules and
entry forms are now available at www.usdf.org. USDF members age 21
and under may enter this contest to show off their talent in writing, art,
and photography divisions. USDF conducts this contest each year and
typically receives an average of 100 very competitive entries. The contest
is designed to highlight the creativity and beauty inherent in the sport of
dressage and it allows juniors and young riders to express their interest in
the sport outside the competition arena. The winners will receive
trophies and other prizes, and their winning entries will be displayed at
the 2004 USDF Annual Convention, November 30-December 5, in
Lexington, Kentucky, and also published in the Yearbook issue of USDF
Connection. All entries must be postmarked by June 1, 2004.
For more information or to receive an entry form, please
contact Sheila Forbes, USDF director of programs, at (859) 271-7879 or
sforbes@usdf.org.
2004 Hall of Fame / Lifetime Achievement Award
Nomination Deadline
The deadline to nominate candidates for the 2004 USDF Hall
of Fame and Lifetime Achievement Award has been extended until
JUNE 1, 2004. Nominations received after this date may not be
considered until 2005.
Individuals who will be considered for induction into the USDF
Hall of Fame are those who have demonstrated creativity, originality,
vision, and sustained effort that have benefited the sport of dressage in
the United States. Past inductees into the USDF Hall of Fame include:
Lowell Boomer (1996), Chuck Grant (1997), Colonel Bengt Ljungquist
(1998), Violet Hopkins (1998), Colonel Donald W. Thackeray (1998), Lt.
Col. Hans Moeller (2000), Captain John Fritz (2000), Jessica Newberry
Ransehousen (2001), Major General Guy V. Henry, Jr. (2001), Ivan
Bezugloff, Jr. (2002), Kyra Downton (2002), Colonel Hiram Tuttle
(2002), Major Anders Lindgren (2003), Karl Mikolka (2003), and
Margarita "Migi" Serrell (2003).
Horses that will be considered must have performed admirably
and consistently in the international arena. Horses previously inducted
into the Hall of Fame include Keen (1997), Gifted (1997), and Graf
George (2000).
Individuals who will be considered for the USDF Lifetime
Achievement Award are those who have demonstrated a lifelong
dedication to the United States Dressage Federation and its mission as
shown by attendance at annual meetings and a long history of
membership in USDF. The initiatory recipients of the Lifetime
Achievement Award were Lazelle Knocke and Elizabeth Searle, who
were both honored with this award at the 2002 Annual Awards Banquet
in Portland, Oregon. The 2003 recipients, Peter Lert and Marianne
Ludwig, joined their peers in this honor at the First Annual USDF Salute
Gala in Dallas, Texas.
Specific nomination criteria for both awards, as well as the
nomination forms, can be found online at www.usdf.org, or by contacting
the USDF office at (859) 271-7876 or usdressage@usdf.org.
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New Sponsors for USEF Junior Dressage
Team Championship
Three new sponsors have formed a partnership to present the 2004 USEF
Junior Dressage Team Championship: Collecting Gaits Farm, Tim Dutta
Inc., and Performance Sales International. This prestigious Championship
will be held July 9 – 11, 2004 in Pebble Beach , CA. Applications are due
by May 1 st . Learn more about this Championship and its sponsors on the
Dressage page of the Federation website, www.usef.org.
USDF Offers Participating-Member
Merchandise Discount
USDF has added an exciting new benefit for its participating
members (PMs). USDF is now offering a ten-percent discount for all
USDF PMs on any regularly priced USDF merchandise order. Most
USDF men's and women's polo shirts, sweatshirts, and vests; educational
materials; books; and videos are now offered through the USDF Store at
ten-percent off to USDF PMs! Members must provide their USDF PM
number when placing the order to receive the discount.
The USDF Store features all of the in-print books required for
USDF Instructor Certification Program participants, videos featuring
every USDF National Symposium clinician since 1993, USDF apparel,
and much more for every dressage rider. Visit www.usdf.org/store or
contact USDF merchandise coordinator Kathie Robertson at (859) 271-
7892 or krobertson@usdf.org to receive a list of available USDF
merchandise and to place an order.
USEF Dressage Test Booklet Special Promotion
Get your 2003 USEF Dressage Test booklet today. $5.00 per
book with Free shipping. Call (859) 225-6964 to place your
order. [Editor’s note: these tests are good until 2007 show
season]
USDF and RFD-TV Continue Joint Programming,
Announce New Name (time slot changes)
The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased to continue to
provide dressage programming to RFD-TV, the first 24-hour television
network dedicated to serving the needs and interests of rural America.
USDF's dressage spot, newly branded "Dressage Connection," features
programming from the USDF video library, including symposiums with
dressage masters Conrad Schumacher, Isabell Werth, Kyra Kyrklund, and
others; the USDF On the Levels series; and Walter Zettl's A Matter of
Trust.
"Dressage Connection" airs for one hour, six times each week, with new
programming beginning on Mondays. Starting on March 1, look for
"Dressage Connection" on RFD-TV on Mondays and Tuesdays at 4:00
and 10:00 p.m., Saturdays at 7:00 a.m., and Sundays at 1 p.m. EST. Visit
the RFD-TV Web site, www.rfd-tv.com, for weekly programming
information.
"USDF is very pleased to continue providing RFD-TV with dressage
programming through 'Dressage Connection,'" said USDF Director of
Marketing and Communication Robin Hollar. "This semiweekly
television segment is an ideal way to promote and expose more
households to the sport of dressage. We are confident that this is just the
beginning of television dressage exposure and will continue to work with
RFD-TV and additional stations to expand our coverage."
USDF and RFD-TV have been working together to provide dressage
programming to the public for three years. More than 21.2 million homes
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channel 9409, Direct-TV channel 379, and Mediacom and NCTC cable
systems.
United States Equestrian Federation –
TV Coverage
NBC-TV will present a 90-minute telecast of the 2004 Rolex Kentucky
Three-Day Event, presented by Bayer on Sunday, May 2, from 1:30-3:00
p.m. Eastern Time.
Outdoor Life Network (OLN) will present two 60-minute specials on the
modified Four Star Three-Day Event of Rolex Kentucky 2004. The
specials will air Sunday, May 9, and Sunday, May 16, at 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Eastern Time.
Last 2003 Region Nine USDF/Dover Saddlery
Adult Amateur Medals Awarded
Lexington, Kentucky - Judith Harris of Tulsa, OK, Lynne
Cariker of Austin TX, Carrie Wood of Carrollton, TX, and Lynn
Fitzgerald of Pearland, TX have been awarded the 2003 United States
Dressage Federation (USDF)/Dover Saddlery Adult Amateur Medal for
an excellent dressage performance at Second Level. The each member of
the group was the top-scoring adult amateur in the USDF/Dover Medal
class at shows in USDF Region Nine they competed in during the 2003
competition year.
Dover Saddlery, a leading equestrian catalog dedicated to the
needs of both horse and rider, offers this national medal program in
partnership with USDF in an effort to provide encouragement and
recognition to the growing number of adult amateurs who compete in the
Olympic discipline of dressage. These riders typically balance the
demands of career and family with their desire to train and compete. The
highest-scoring adult amateur in the USDF/Dover Medal class at a
participating USA Equestrian/USDF recognized competition is awarded a
handcrafted pewter USDF/Dover Adult Amateur Medal. In 2003, over
200 USDF competitions across the country will offer this medal program.
Both Dover Saddlery and USDF wish to congratulate this
group of dressage riders on this outstanding achievement. For additional
information on the USDF/Dover Saddlery Adult Amateur Medal program
visit the Trueman Communications Group Web site,
www.truemancommunications.com.
{Editor’s Note – Carrie Wood is a current 2003/2004 DDC Member who
trains with Kass Lockhart in Aubrey, TX}
Dressage Scholarships for Adult Amateurs
Imagine ... total immersion in horses, riding and most of all,
dressage. Isn't that the dream of many adult amateurs? Job, family,
shopping, cooking and all the assorted pressures of modern life put
temporarily on hold while real progress gets made in the saddle! If you
are an adult amateur and you have entertained such a fantasy, read on!
Thanks to The Dressage Foundation's Gifted Fund Scholarship, nine
dedicated amateurs (one from each USDF Region) may receive that bit of
financial assistance to make dressage dreams come true.
The Gifted Fund was established through The Dressage
Foundation "To provide funding support for adult amateur dressage riders
who are working to sharpen their skills." The objective of the Gifted
Fund is to enable the adult amateur to set aside time to take some
concentrated work with their horses and dressage trainers, away from the
pressures of job and family. The Gifted Fund was seeded with donations
from Olympian Carol Lavell which were received in special
remembrance of her great partner, Gifted.
2003 Gifted Fund Scholarship recipients are: Region 1 Jennifer
Moran (VA); Region 2 Janice Lawrenz (OH); Region 3 Beverly Zimmer
(FL); Region 4 Sandie Winrich (SD); Region 5 Elizabeth Glass (AZ);
Region 7 Katrina Christy (CA); and Region 8 Sue McKeown (MA). No
applications were received from Regions 6 and 9.
For the 2004 scholarships, The Dressage Foundation is looking
for thinking riders, with strong volunteer backgrounds, who want to work
on their riding in a situation that is normally unavailable to them because
of their other obligations. Grants of $500 will be awarded in December,
one for each USDF region.
Sandi Piazza, Region 3 recipient in 2003, understood the
possibilities when she first read about the scholarship in 2002. "I have
always longed to have the means to spend some concentrated time being
around horses and working intensively on my sport," she said. "When I
heard about The Dressage Foundation’s Gifted Fund grants, I couldn’t
wait to apply. I hoped that I would for once have the time and money to
totally immerse myself in the wonderful world of horses and dressage.
Boy did I ever get what I asked for … and then some … and I had the
time of my life doing it!"
Region 7 recipient Sheila Hatch concurred, saying, "When I
read the description of The Dressage Foundation's Gifted Fund, my first
thought was - this program describes my situation exactly. Finally, a
program for all of us folks who work full time, are very committed to
dressage - learning, training and giving back to the sport through
volunteering - but can't always afford to do all we would like to with our
own training."
The Gifted Fund scholarship can be used for training with any
dressage trainer or clinician. Previous recipients have worked out many
creative ways to focus on training – from daily lessons with a local
trainer or clinician to moving in with a trainer to spend whole days
immersed in riding, training, longeing, watching and the discussion of
theory.
The recipients of The Gifted Fund are asked to share the
benefits received through spending this time in concentrated work by
writing an article for their local GMO newsletter, and verbally presenting
at a meeting of the GMOs. The written article must also be sent to The
Dressage Foundation for use in TDF publications and other equestrian
media. To read reports from the 2003 funding visit
http://www.dressagefoundation.org/funds/favorite2002.html.
Applicants must be USDF GMO members and have a USEF
adult amateur status number, or verify their amateur standing by signing
the USEF waiver. Complete application details are available from The
Dressage Foundation or from their website at
www.dressagefoundation.org. The 2004 Application for 2005 funding
must be received at The Dressage Foundation by Monday, August 16,
2004. Recipients will be announced in December, 2004.
The Dressage Foundation is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization,
whose mission is to cultivate and provide financial support for the
advancement of Dressage. For more information contact The Dressage
Foundation at 130 North Tenth, Lincoln, NE 68508; phone: 402/434-
8585; or email to john@dressagefoundation.org. Visit our website at
www.dressagefoundation.org.
REGIONAL NEWS•••
FROM THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR –
KAT KYLE
NATIONALLY
As you read this I will be off to Lexington to attend the Spring meeting of
the USDF Board of Directors, so next month this part of the column will
have more information in it.
REGIONALLY
As a region we would like to thank Stargate Sporthorses, its
management, staff and boarders for such a warm welcome and hospitable
hosting of the Region 9 Premier Dressage/USDF Adult Clinic.
It is time to start making your summer plans to include the
Region 9 Summer meeting. It will be in College Station TX on July 17 -
18. BACH is making some wonderful plans for us and working very hard
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to make this a special weekend of business combined with learning and October 1, 2004 - Deadline for GMO's & IMO’s to return delegate
“good times”. That will be our very own Super weekend.
authorization form to USDF Office !!!
Hotel information is “Courtyard by Marriott” 3939 State
Highway 6 South College Station, Texas 77845 Local Phone Number is October 1, 2004 – deadline for all ads and information for 2005
979-695-8111 Mention USDF Region 9 or code USDO to receive quoted Omnibus to regional director.
room rate ($75.00/night)
• Friday July 16
November 1, 2004 - GMO's please submit updated membership
o Check -in from after 2:00 P.M.
list/count to USDF office. PM, GM, and IM member counts are
o 5:30 to 7:30 Wine and Cheese reception hosted by BACH at taken to determine voting strength of the delegates to the BOG
the hotel. Dinner - on your own
• Saturday July 17
November 15, 2004 - letter of intend to apply to host the 2005
o Summer meeting to convene in hotel meeting room Region 9 Championships to Regional director
(refreshments available through out the meeting).
o Lunch on your own (there are many fine establishments in
close proximity to the hotel).
AGENDA REGION 9 SUMMER MEETING 2004
o Evening Barbecue dinner at Stormin G Ranch
o
complimentary to those attending the summer meeting.
At 6 PM Dancing with Horses Region 9 FEI Young Riders
Fundraiser at Stormin G Ranch. An FEI Level
Demonstration Ride by Mr. Lyndon Rife and Emceed by
Meg Fleming for the many in audience that have never been
exposed to dressage. Our FEI Young Riders will then
perform their Freestyles. There will be a silent auction, a
raffle and other fund raising opportunities. Silent auction to
close at approximately 8:00 P.M. and raffle drawn.
Ceremonies generally over by 9:00.
• Sunday July 18
o Breakfast and coffee same as Saturday morning.
o Visual presentation and group discussion led by Mr. Gerhard
Politz titled "Horses in Competition-Developing Your Eye".
o Presentation by a Dr. from the Texas A & M University
School of Veterinary Medicine, subject not yet confirmed.
Complete summer meeting if necessary.
Note: Gerhard Politz will be giving a clinic for the FEI Young Riders all
weekend at Stormin G Ranch and those wishing to audit Friday afternoon
or Sunday after the education sessions are welcome at no charge.
Don’t forget that our nominations chair – Bess Reineman needs
nominations. If you have any question about this please contact her.
DEADLINES
These are absolute, no excuses, no exceptions, no fudging, must be in the
appropriate person’s hands on or before that date deadlines.
July 1 2004 – all chairs and GMO’s reports for the summer meeting
to regional director.
July 1, 2004 – all applications to host Junior Team Championships
in 2005 to regional director.
• Pass out meeting packets – they can be picked up on Friday from
Kat – those that are attending and can open a word file will
receive them via email.
• Introductions
• Announcements
• *Minutes from fall meeting – Kat –
• *Treasurer report – Mandy – questions and comments
• *Budget – Mandy – questions and comments
• *Council and Committee Reports – any questions or comments
on the reports, that does not fall under old or new business
• *GMO Reports – any questions or comments on these reports,
that does not fall under old or new business
OLD BUSINESS
• Report of ad hoc committee on volunteer treatment at
championships – Sally
• Report of ad hoc committee on hosting Championships – Meg
• Possibility of the region assisting PM delegates with expenses –
Kat
NEW BUSINESS
• Announcement and discussion of applications to host the 05
Junior team championships – Mary
• Announcement and discussion of applications to host the 05
Adult team championships – Evie
• Announcement, discussion and voting on applications for the
location of the 05 Summer meeting – Kat
• Announcement and discussion on application for Adult
educations grants – Kat and Evie
• Use of Region 9 name – Kat
*NOTE - Instead of these documents being read one at a time they will
be printed in the meeting packet as we did at the fall meeting. Only
questions and/or comments will be taking up meeting time.
July 1, 2004 – all applications to host Adult team championships in
2005 to regional director.
July 1, 2004 – all application to host regional Breeder Championship
in 2005 to regional director.
July 1, 2004 – all application for Adult education grant monies for
2005 to regional director.
July 1, 2004 – all applications to host 2005 region 9 Summer
meeting to regional director.
July 12, 2004 – Regional Director MUST know you are attending
the summer meeting.
August 15, 2004 - USDF Office is mailing the GMO & IMO
Delegate Authorization forms.
LOCAL NEWS…
No news is good news?!? Huh?
No news is B..O..R..I..N..G
Send in your newsy tidbits and
notice of your successes to
auntiefrancie@att.net
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Transitions Volume 5, Issue 5
SCRIBES,
STEWARDS
& MORE!
The DDC needs show
volunteers!
MANY jobs and time slots still need to be filled for the DDC Spring Show, May 14-16. To
make this show as successful as possible, we must get volunteers for the following
CRITICAL jobs:
* Ring setup and tear down
* Parking Assistants
* Judge’s Hospitality
*Bit Checkers —This is a USA Eq rule!
* Stable Assistants
* Runners
* Stewards
* Gate Keepers
* Scorers
* Scribes
Don’t forget, volunteering for the show counts towards members’ mandatory volunteer hours for end of year
awards. Don’t forget family and friends can substitute for showing members.
All volunteers will receive lunch, a free T-shirt featuring a NEW Design, and will be entered in
drawing for Instride Mfg gift certificate.
If you or someone you know are interested in volunteering, contact:
Katie Caballero
volunteer@dallasdressage.org
214-526-8386 (home)
214-724-0471 (mobile)
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CLASSIFIED ADS
TRAINING
CLASSICAL DRESSAGE INSTRUCTION. Riding lessons
(school horses available), longe lessons, training, clinics. Be
the best you can be! Call Kass Lockhart at 972-317-7330
(04/04p)
HORSE WANTED
REGION 9 FEI YOUNG RIDER SEEKS DANCE PARTNER:
I am looking for a Fourth Level/PSG horse to lease or campaign
for the 2004 NAYRC season. Contact Claire Darnell -
claire@dressage.us or 512-868-1814 (04/04)
HORSES FOR LEASE
NEED A NICE HORSE? For lease to approved riders only at
Limeridge Farm – 5 yo Oldenburg (Dutch/Hann X) mare, 15’3”; 6 yo
Holsteiner mare, 16’3”. For Dressage or combined training/jumping.
$350.00 per month. Contact Kathy at 972-542-5470, cell 972-841-
8183. (03/04)
HORSES FOR SALE
SPANISH/QUARTER HORSE (AZTECA) GELDING. 13 years
old, and a joy to ride. Has wonderful lateral movement, piaffe, lead
changes in 2 strides, and is a talented bullfighter. Hasn't shown in
U.S. but did very well in Mexico last year. Could compete 4th level
easily. Great ground manners, loves trail rides, good through water,
stands quietly. Dark brown/bay. $15,000. tmmex@yahoo.com or
214-585-0470 (5/04p)
DELTA (Dirk x Midnight Matineexx x Sky Fighterxx) 1989, 16.1 h,
German Oldenburg Verband, Dark Bay, Mare. Currently in foal to
Swedish Stallion, Vermouth. Resulting foal can be registered
Swedish or German Oldenburg. Foal due in June of 2004. Delta can
also be purchased with an additional breed back to Vermouth, at a
discounted fee. Delta is by Dirk, the sire of 12 approved stallions in
Germany. She is a proven broodmare by producing Premium foals.
She has bred with fresh or frozen semen, and has bred back on foal
heat. Delta is safe to ride. Located in Dripping Springs, TX.
$9,500.00 in foal or $4,500.00 without the 2004 foal. (4/04)
WHOLE LOTTA LOVE, 04/11/2003, German Oldenburg, Chestnut,
Filly. (Wolkenstein II x Dirk x Midnight Matinee xx). Lovie was
awarded Premium status at her 2003 German Oldenburg Verband
Inspection. Dr. Evelin Vollstedt, inspector for the German Oldenburg
Verband: "Beautiful type of filly, with a very pretty face, very good
in her neck and her shoulder and her saddle position. She is well
muscled overall." Lovie is by the legendary Weltmeyer son,
Wolkenstein II. Wolkenstein II is one of the leading sires in
Germany. Dirk, Lovie's dam sire, has also produced 12 approved
sons in Germany. With a pedigree like this, how can you go wrong
on a future performace and breeding prospect! Lovie is extremely
elegant and modern. Lovie's dam, Delta, is also for sale. Located in
Dripping Springs, TX. $7,500.00 (4/04)
JUSTIN. 2002 Perch/Stndb gelding, 15.2h should mature 16.2h,
looks like a bay Friesian, rolling canter, trot with loads of suspension,
10 walk. Very gentle, sweet, loads, clips and has great feet. $6,000.
Pictures at www.picturetrail.com/mkwolter. 972-924-4921(4/04)
DOLCE: 5 yr old Han/TB mare. 15.2, Dk Brown with star and 2 hind
socks. 3 excellent gaits, and an A+ temperament. Safe for a junior,
talented enough for the serious competitor. Very cute over jumps as
well. Perfect ground manners. $10,000. Contact:
klyonsdc@airmail.net 940-453-RIDE or zdressage@aol.com 940-
440-0100 (3/04)
SPORT MORGANS FOR SALE: Zephyr- 4 yr old, 16+ hh, bay
gelding. Very personable, has shown training level and is started
over fences, jumping 2'6" quietly. Nice swingy type movement,
professionally started $7,500 Liberty- 2 1/2 yr old, 15.2+ hh (and
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still growing) chestnut gelding, started under saddle at walk-trot, has
shown at Intro. Half brother is 16.1hh and was 5th in the USAE
National standings morgan hunter. Several other prospects for sale
from weanlings to finished horses. www.morgansporthorses.com,
vicki@drivingmorgans.com or Lewis_16881@msn.com (903)439-
7717 leave message (3/04)
16H QUARTER HORSE GELDING, 10 YEARS OLD. Has had
professional dressage training. Also jumps. Would make a great
pony club mount or amateur/junior rider dressage or event horse.
Very sweet and willing. No vices. Has been used as a school horse.
Great on trails. $5500 firm. Contact Debbie Lavallee, Whispering
Winds Training Center, 903-356-2100 (3/04)
PERFECT JUNIOR HORSE, 14.3H BRIGHT RED CHESTNUT
QUARTER HORSE, 5 years old. Great all around horse. Has done
some playday events. Has been ridden extensively on trails. Loves
water. Will swim the lake with you. Loves to jump and has nice
movement. Owner has sadly outgrown. $4000. Contact Debbie
Lavallee, Whispering Winds Training Center, 903-356-2100 (04/03)
FRIESIAN CROSS 8-MONTH-OLD GELDING FOR SALE, by
Rampart and out of National Halter Champion half Andalusian mare.
Beautiful mahogany bay with bright white star. Very striking with a
lot of personality. $7500. Contact Debbie Lavallee, Whispering
Winds Training Center, 903-356-2100 (3/04)
WOLTER - 16.1hh Friesian gelding, 12 yr old, shown 1st level this
year with amateur rider, schooling all 2nd and some 3rd level
movements. Imported by Proud Meadows several years ago. Drives
single, pair or tandem as well as rides. Quiet on the trails, a real
gentleman on the ground also. Has USAE/USDF cards. Very big
gaits, so not for a beginner, but has the temperament of a puppy.
Video available, serious inquiries only $18,000.
Lewis_16881@msn.com Barbara Lewis 903-439-7717 leave
message (5/04)
DUNCAN: dressage prospect, reg. Trakehner gelding, chestnut, 2
1/2 yr old, 16hh now and still growing, ready to start in spring.
Grandsire is Grand Prix dressage stallion Hailo. Athletic, pretty
head, fancy mover, very correct straight legs. Will do well in
dressage or hunter/eventer. Clips, ties, bathes, started basic lunge
work. No vices. Too many horses need to sell. $6,500 OBO.
Video available. (903)439-7717 Lewis_16881@msn.com (5/04)
TACK AND SUPPLIES
WINTEC ISABELL 1 yo, with complete gullet system and Cair
panels. 16.5” seat excellent condition. $600 obo 972-924-4921
kathleen_wolter@hotmail.com (03/04)
KARL NIEDERSUSS DRESSAGE SADDLE, black, 17 seat, wide
tree. Very good condition. $1,000. Call 972-208-9771 or email
fozelmowiz@earthlink.net (04/04)
PRESTIGE TOP DRESSAGE SADDLE, Serial #17 32 287 020,
excellent condition $1175. Petrie dressage boots - Elite model, sz. 7
1/2 - 1 new pair $325, 1 gently used pair $165. Black smooth leather
Barnstable chaps sz. small - $55. Other items also available. Email
pgoss@ci.garland.tx.us for a complete sales list or exact
measurements on the boots. (05/04)
ALBION CLASSIC DRESSAGE SADDLE: 18 inch seat, wide tree,
black, in good condition $1,000. Contract Carol Bentzlin 972-727-
2893 (05/04)
BROWN, 16.5 PASSIER NICOLE GRAND GILBERT SADDLE.
15 mos old. Horse outgrew. $1200 OBO Contact: Nettie Olsen
Phone: 817-929-0052 Email: halfpass@swbell.net (05/04)
BATES CAPRILLI DRESSAGE SADDLE - Excellent condition, 17
1/2 w/Cair Includes complete Easy Change Gullet Kit, both the
standard and the large "Isabell" Flexiblocs, and cover. $950.00
Contact Susan Soros 972-627-0081 (05/04)
ALBION DRESSAGE SADDLE 18" med-wide tree, good
condition, does not fit my new horse. $1,000 OBO or will consider
trade for Wintec Isabell or Pro 17-17 1/2". Mary 972-262-0530
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OTHER/MISC
DRESSAGE ARENAS. DDC offers
two Premier Dressage “Classic”
arenas with older style anchor system
20x60m, used but complete and in
good condition, $1000 each. Contact
Jennie Bohart at jbohart@attglobal.net
Free delivery if within 100 miles of
Dallas.
BOARDING
NONE
Down Center Line
A-----X (whew!)
The 20 th came and went - some advertisers
(Thank You!) asked me to wait until either their ads or
their money came in… I did, and we all greatly
appreciate their support.
We had quite a few events this past month in the
Dallas area in which DDC members participated - the
Texas Dressage Classic, a Gerhardt Politz Clinic, the
Hannes Mueller clinic, etc. I could not be at most of
these events - so coverage/news of them is light or nonexistant
in this publication….
Here's where I need some help - I need members
who are THERE to be "roving reporters" - taking pictures
and a few notes for the newsletter. In that way we can
all benefit from what's going on and become a much
more connected group of dressage afficionados.
My monthly reminder is for members to consider
SERIOUSLY taking the newsletter in Adobe Acrobat
Reader format. We still have 2/3 of the members taking
it in hard copy. I love that our membership likes the
newsletter for the most part (makes me feel good as the
editor)… but I really don't like seeing $200+ going out to
support printing (as is what happened for the April
edition). I guess when we all get cable internet and
modem connections become antiquated, then pdf will
be fine for one and all (I'm still on modem!).
Again the reminder, if your email notification goes
awry, the newsletter is at www.dallasdressage.org in the
member’s section. If you can’t get access, contact Ann
Nelson – webmaster@dallasdressage.org and she’ll get
you in if you’re a VALID 2004 member. If you should get
the nofication and you do not, then we either 1) don’t
have an accurate email address or 2) your mail box is
full.
Please send in articles and news…. I didn’t find
time to write anything “meaty” this month… Can you find
the time? Try to. Thanks
NEWSLETTER CONTENT & ADVERTISING RATES
Transitions is a publicataion of the Dallas Dressage Club, a nonprofit,
tax-exempt corporation under Section 501(c)3. Subscription to
Transitions is a benefit of DDC membership, through payment of
annual dues.
DDC members are encouraged to submit articles and advertisements,
to newsletter@dallasdressage.org in MS Word compatible format, .pdf,
.gif, .jpeg, or .tif file; clear hard copies are also acceptable, but scarity
may be lost thru scanning. Publication deadline is the 20 th of each
month. Member (free) classified ads will be published for two month,
unless otherwise requested or renewed. Payment for advertisements
must be received by the editor before newsletter goes to print.
Advertising monthly rates are as follows:
Full page $25.00
3/4 page $20.00
Half page $15.00
Quarter page $10.00
Business Card $ 7.00
Discounts are offered on all ads at the following rates:
3 months 5%
6 months 10%
12 months 20%
Classified ads are free for non-horse professional DDC members and
are $5 per month for professionals and non-DDC members.
Additional lines may be purchased for $1 per line.
Please make your check payable to the DDC and mail your ads &
payment to: DDC Newsletter Editor, c/o Frances V. Luse, 112 Forrest
Creek Lane, Terrell, TX 75160
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The Dallas Dressage Club
www.dallasdressage.org
~2004~ Membership Application
The DDC membership year is from January 1 – December 31. DDC members receive club benefits which include subscription
to the monthly newsletter “Transitions” as well as Group Memberships (GM) of the United States Dressage Federation (www.usdf.org)
Membership Type: Individual ($40.00) Family ($45.00) Junior ($25.00)
Junior members may not reach their 22 nd birthday during
Calendar year 2004 (ref USEF Art 1919, e.)
Application Type: New Renewal
Applicant Information
Name________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth ______/______/_______
Circle one: Dr / Mr / Mrs / Ms / Miss mmm dd yyyy
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________
City: _________________________________________________________ State: __________ Zip: _____________________
Home Phone: _____________________________________ Cell Phone: _______________________________________
Work Phone: ______________________________________ Fax: ______________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________I prefer an electronic newsletter via email: YES NO
Membership Directory Category: Full [name, address, phone, email listed]
Limited [name, city, state]
Name Only
None [not listed in DDC directory]
The DDC may release my address for selected mailings ? YES NO
Additional Family Member IF APPLICABLE. THESE MEMBERS MAY OBTAIN AN USDF GROUP MEMBERSHIP FOR AN ADDITIONAL $17.00
Name__________________________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth ________/________/_________
Circle one: Dr / Mr / Mrs / Ms / Miss mmm dd yyyy
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City: __________________________________________________________________ State: __________ Zip: __________________________
Home Phone: _______________________________________ Cell Phone: _______________________________________
Work Phone: ________________________________________ Fax: ______________________________________________
Email: ______________________________________________________________________
Family Additional members will be listed as Name Only in DDC directory.
Volunteer Opportunities Will you donate some time to club activities? Please check any areas where you would like to volunteer:
SHOWS: Scribe Announcer Steward Gate Keeper Scorer Hospitality Other
Photography VideoTaping Public Relations Phone Committee Publications
Fund Raising Other _________________________________________________________________________
** Volunteer hours are a requirement for 2004 Year End Awards and Scholarship Program **
Demographic Survey Please check all that apply.
I compete at schooling shows, recognized shows, Neither Number of Horses: _________
Dressage Level of Rider: ______________________________ USEF Status: Amateur Junior Professional
Additional Comments ___________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Liability Release
I hereby release the Dallas Dressage Club, Inc., its officers, members, employees, and agents from any liability and all claims of
every kind (including costs, expenses, or attorney fees) that might result from damages, injuries or losses to my person or property during, or in
connection with, any show, clinic, event or function, whether or not such damages, injuries, losses result directly from the negligent act of omissions of the
officers, members, employees, or agents of the Dallas Dressage Club, Inc.
Signed ___________________________________________________________________________ Date ____________________
(if under 18, must be signed by parent or legal guardian)
Return application and check made payable to “DDC” to: Susan Sturdivan
Brownlee – Membership Chair
522 East Tripp Road, Sunnyvale, TX 75182
Questions? Contact Susan Brownlee, brownlee468@yahoo.com
or 972-226-0366 (h)
DDC Office Use Only
Check # ____________ Amount: $__________ Date: ___________
Date Rec’d ________________ DDC ID # _______________
db_________ ver ltr_________ USDF_________ Horse reg # __________

DDC Horse Lifetime Registration Application
Name of Horse______________________________________ Year Horse was Born______________________________
Breed______________________________________ Color________________________________
Brand &/or Markings ______________________________________________________________
DDC Member ID ______________________
or Name & Address: ___________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Registration is for the life of the horse and costs $5. The horse must be registered and the rider must be a current DDC member
for a test/ride to be eligible/qualify for the year-ends award program.
Please send completed form and check payable to ‘DDC’ to:
Susan Sturdivan Brownlee, 522 East Tripp Road, Sunnyvale, TX 75182
DDC Office Use Only
Check # _______________ Amount ___________________ Date __________________ Date Rec’d _____________
Horse ID _____________ Removed because________________________________ Removed date _____________
Dallas Dressage Club
Transitions Editor
c/o Frances Luse
112 Forrest Creek Lane
Terrell, TX 75160