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The Suncoast Dressage & Combined Training
Association Monthly Newsletter
2009 Board of Directors
President
Joan Potter
813-855-3780
Vice President
Elizabeth Campbell
813-920-0388
royalbluestables@aol.com
Secretary
Tracy Schlabach
813-545-6168
tschlab@yahoo.com
Treasurer/Membership
Sally Cahill
813-286-1698
Cahill.sally@gmail.com
Board Members at Large
Mary Anne Burns
Ann Cahill
Official Contact
Sally Cahill
813-286-1698
Cahill.sally@gmail.com
Newsletter
Barbara Sutton
845-876-3606
barbaratom@a1du.net
Webmaster
Tracey Thompson
2004
USDF GMO
Website Award
for Small Clubs
Breaking News! Congratulations to Bryn and Mary Anne!
Bryn Cahill and Bon Renoir have qualified for the Region 3 Young Riders
Team and will be competing at the International Young Riders Championships
at the Kentucky Horse Park on July 26th through August 1st. At only
17 she is the youngest rider on our Region's team and the only young rider
on the team from Florida. She qualified by competing at several qualifying
competitions for the past six months. The photo above is Bryn and Renoir
riding her Young RIder Freestyle Class which she won with a 76.9%.
Also, Mary Anne Burns won her Bronze Medal at the Silver Sands show on
June 12-13th. She was riding Nuis, her Dutch gelding.
We are so proud of you both for those tremendous accomplishments. We
all know what hard work and perseverance it took! Let’s give them a big
Suncoast Dressage BOOYAH!
SUBMISSION DEADLINE TO COLLECTIONS IS THE 20th OF THE MONTH
SDCTA is a Group Member Organization (GMO) & all members are automatically Group Members
(GMs). For USDF Participating Membership, members must apply directly to USDF.

I want to thank Kim and Harvey Rose for hosting the last meeting. As always there
was good food and good friends with a passion for horses. We had a small business
meeting.
While everyone else has been busy with the heat, Bryn Cahill has qualified to represent
Region 3 at the North American Junior Young Rider Championships in Lexington
with her lovely new horse Bon Renoir. She is the only Young Rider from Florida to
have qualified so congrats to her. Also, a special round of applause for Mary Anne
Burns and Nuis on earning their Bronze Medal at the Silver Sands show. Yea Mary
Anne!
Sally, Tracy & I trekked up to Phase B of the "L" judges program in Lake City. We
were able to view great rides in person and on video from Training through Second
Level. We studied the criteria of each movement so it was a very educational trip.
We plan on eventually giving a talk to membership on what we are learning.
I wanted to mention that we had a great T-shirt show at Pam Aide's Keystone Sport
Horse arena. There were lots of rides and lots of fun and prizes were awarded for the
best T-shirts. We look forward to having more of these fun shows.
Our next meeting will be at Elizabeth's with a presentation from Dirk Haase
on troubleshooting hoof problems. We were going to go to Mirielle’s, but changed because
of the speaker. We will also be looking for more volunteers for the August
show, especially scorers and ring stewards. And everyone should be thinking about
running for office for 2010-2011. We will be putting together a nominating committee
in August.
Look forward to seeing you at the July meeting!
Joan
Presidents Message
Happy Birthday!
Bryn Cahill - July 17th
If you want to be acknowledged, put your birth
month and day on your membership renewal.
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Pictures from the T-Shirt Show!
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More Pictures from the T-Shirt Show!
Many thanks to Mia Incovaia for taking these
great pictures!
SDCTA Meeting Minutes for Tuesday June 8, at Harvey and Kim Rose’s home.
Attending:
Amy Pouliot, Mary Anne Burns, Diane Proffitt, Mary Urquhart, Suzanne Heleno, Susan Hartman, Elizabeth Campbell,
Nina Baker, Kim Rose, Harvey Rose, Robbie Pouliot, Kathleeh Yeo, Laurie Meier, Joan Potter.
Meeting called to order.
Discuss the need for member contribution to the monthly newsletter.
Treasurer’s Report was given- no change since last meeting.
Upcoming show- Schooling Show (ring already up) members bring goods to show cookies, chips, brownies, etc.
The Club will provide water and drinks. Show start at approximately 9 am.
August Rated Show- Volunteers are needed! Joan volunteered to set up the rings. Susan volunteered to score. Need
lots of help! Interested volunteers should contact Joan. All rings will be covered. Hitch needs to be replaced on the
new trailer.
Next month’s meeting is at Mireille Doffgenies’s.
Discussed possibilities for agenda of future meetings: Judges’ response panel next meeting?
Meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
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We need volunteers for the August show. Right now all slots are open so if
you want to help, now is the time to grab the job of your choice. Beat the
rush! Sign up now! We need at least:
2 Ring Stewards (3 would be better) - 1/2 day shifts beginning no later than 7:30am until the
lunch break and then lunch break until the end of each day...probably 6:00 on Sat and 4:30 on Sun.
Need to be comfortable checking bits. You will have a cheat sheet for allowable bits & saddlery.
2 Scribes - 1/2 day shifts beginning no later than 7:30am until the lunch break and then lunch
break until the end of each day...probably 6:00 on Sat and 4:30 on Sun. NOTE: Scribes cannot sit
with the judge if they have a relative/student/horse in the class.
2 Scorers - 1/2 day shifts beginning no later than 7:50am through the lunch break and then after
lunch break until the end of the day...probably 6:00 on Sat and 4:30 on Sun. Need to be comfortable
with an adding machine and computer.
Test/Ribbon Hander-outer - as of 12/09 we are not allowed to put tests out on a table so someone
will need to hand them out. 1/2 day shifts beginning no later than 7:50am through the lunch
break and then after lunch break until the end of the day...probably 6:00 on Sat and 4:30 on Sun.
This is a cushy job in the AC!
Runner(s) - 1/2 day shifts beginning no later than 7:50am through the lunch break and then after
lunch break until the end of the day...probably 6:00 on Sat and 4:30 on Sun. We are scheduled to
have only 2 rings so we might get by with 1 runner per day. If the show grows and we add a 3rd
judge, we will need at least 2 runners. Runners must have comfortable shoes!
Announcer - 1/2 day shifts beginning no later than 7:45am through the lunch break and then after
lunch break until the end of the day...probably 6:00 on Sat and 4:30 on Sun. Can't be shy!
Stall Card Hanger-upper - My favorite job! Must be done on Thursday or before 8:00am on Friday
morning. Must be able to figure out the crazy stall numbering method of the Fairgrounds. Takes
about an hour and a half if you are not dyslexic...or 8 hours if you are!
Ring Setter-uppers - Joan will schedule ring setup either Thursday afternoon or Friday morning.
Please note that you CANNOT set up your stall before Friday unless you pay for an extra
day (Fairgrounds rules, not mine!)
Ring Taker-downers - can't be done until the last horse is done so likely after 4:30 on Sunday
Judges' Transport to and from the showgrounds - Judges need to be at the showgrounds at
least 20 minutes ahead of their first scheduled class so figure on 7:30 both mornings and done at
6:00 on Sat.
Judge's Transport to and from airport - Judges will fly in Friday pm. Usually near the 7:00 mark.
They need to be transported to the Hilton Garden Inn near the Fairgrounds. On Sun, they need to be
taken back to the airport.
General Office Help - wouldn't it be great if we had someone to fill in as necessary...run tests,
score, post scores, make sure we haven't forgotten anything…
Please contact either Mary Mobley at heingleinmobley1@msn.com or Sally Cahill at Cahillsally@gmail.com
to sign up. Thank you.
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Meeting May 11 th , 2010, held at Mary Anne Burns home.
In attendance: Joan Potter, Mags Ashworth, Lisa Yanchar, Robbie Pouliot, Amy Pouliot,
Michele Russell, Diane Proffitt, Nancy Stewart, Carol Hatjioannou, Victoria Potter, Christine
Bubley, Susan Griffin, Ann Cahill, Lauren Lapham, Jane Hammond, Vivian Vetere, Alberta
McEwan, Mary Anne Burns, Elizabeth Campbell, Sally Cahill, Bryn Cahill, Susie Hartman, Harvey
Rose, Kim Rose, Jane Whitehurst, Leslie O’Sullivan Ziegler, Mireille Doffegnies, Gabrielle
Incovaia – apologies to other members attending that did not get to sign the attendance
sheet.
Joan announced that there would be no business meeting but did ask for a motion to accept
the minutes from the April minutes, Ann Cahill complied.
Joan had one announcement regarding the upcoming Fun Day Show. Joan confirmed this
will be held at Pam Aides facility; Keystone Sport Horse Center on June 13 th . There will be
prizes for the best t-shirt and a raffle. Schooling breeches may be worn with half chaps, no
formal wear and, of course , a fun t-shirt. This show will count towards club points.
Thought for the Month
Submitted by Mags Ashworth
It's easy to over look how much progress you have made in any area when you get drawn in to the day
to day routine. Be fair to yourself when you are looking at where you were 6 months ago and where
you are now. Sometimes when we have a bad ride or a bad day, our first conclusion is that we are
"stuck in a rut". But if you look back to the challenges you were having 6 months ago, you will find
that there have been positive changes! Remember that training is relative! What used to be good
enough 6 months ago is maybe not good enough now. So for example, if you worked 6 months ago on
putting your horse in front of the driving aids, and you realize that you have to have that lesson again, it
may not be because your horse slipped back in his training, it could be that you are in a new place in
training and that your expectations are higher than they were 6 months ago.
Reprinted from http://www.ruthhoganpoulsen.com/
Reminders
Go to our website for the Suncoast Classic prizelist, membership renewals forms and
much more. It’s at http://www.sdcta.net
Membership renewals are due in September. Get going!
Nominations for upcoming elections are soon. Think about it!
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Classifieds
(member ads will run for 3 months
unless editor is notified to continue)
INSTRUCTION
Classical training and instruction with
Mary Phillips, USDF and German
Bronze Medals, Travels to Pinellas
County twice monthly. More info at
sdcta.com. 352-620-2796 or 727-391
-4432.
Lessons with Jill Hardt, USDF
Bronze and Silver Medalist, beginner
to advanced at Tristan Oaks South,
1051 Cowart Road, Plant City.
Lighted regulation ring with mirrors.
Training also available. 813-757-
6340.
Joan Potter, USDF Bronze and Silver
Medalist, instructing beginner to
advanced, Pinellas County and
Odessa/Lutz area. 813-855-3780.
Leslie O’Sullivan, USDF Bronze
and Silver medalist and USDF “L”
judging graduate is offering lessons,
beginner to advanced at Admiralty
Farm in Odessa, Fl, or will travel to
you. 813-920-9041 or 727-510-2338.
Elizabeth Campbell, USDF Bronze
and Silver Medalist offers lessons for
beginners to advanced riders. Lunge
lessons to improve their independent
seat. School horse at Royal Blue
Stables, Odessa. (813)-613-5775
MagsWorld Unique Designed Horseshoes
for that special occasion or remembrance
www.magsworld.us
Cell: 813 469 8883
Earn your Bronze Medal Available for
lease or part lease in Plant City. Amateur’s
horse who’s owner earned her
bronze last year on this horse. Call
Tracey Thompson (813) 764-0419.
Sommer Dressage saddle, bought
new for $4000, fit rider, not horse.
Used 8 months. 17.5, MW, monoflap.
Asking $2000 OBO. Mary Anne 727-
421-9614
Don’t forget to visit SDCTA
on the web at
www.sdcta.net
Check out the latest news and
club information including:
Club Forms
Newsletters
EOY Awards
Show and Clinic Information
Prize Lists
Show Results
Hurricane Preparedness
Classified Ads
Tampa Bay Area Information
As a free service for newcomers to
the area, SDCTA has a list of area
farms, trainers, and instructors.
NEWSLETTER AD RATES
(listings for 3 months)
Members Non-Members
Business Card $10.00 $15.00
1/8 Page $20.00 $25.00
1/4 Page $25.00 $35.00
Half Page $40.00 $50.00
Full Page $60.00 $80.00
Classified Ad Free $10.00
Pikeur Diana dressage
jacket, fits ladies XL, $225 . Boa
boots for barefoot horses $ 50.. Tall
boots $40, paddock boots Ariats -
$25 both size 10.all items reasonably
negotiable. FMI 727 540
0507or holleyher@hotmail.com
Cardanel Olympian Dressage Saddle
17.5 Narrow tree. Very deep
and comfortable seat, long billets,
adjustable stirrup bar. $950 Call
Kathy 863-255-1310
County Connection black dressage
saddle, bought new 7/2005 for
$2,600., 17.5, medium width, very
good condition, asking $950/OBO.
Diane Proffitt 727-742-2824 or dianep923@yahoo.com
Dressage jackets- Ladies- Med
(10/12), excellent condition, Pikeur
$125, Goode Rider $75 Denise 727-
580-9800
BOARDING/TRAINING
Admiralty Farm, Odessa, Fl. Regulation
sand ring, eight acres of lush
fertilized grass turnout. Must see.
813-920-9041 or 727-510-2338.
Full and partial board -Keystone/
Citrus Park area, off Racetrack Rd.
Over sized stalls, daily turn out, owners
on premise, individual care; Call
(813)926-7822
Full Board on 7 acres, very secure
property. Individualized care and
turnout. Grass pastures, jumps and
lessons available. Owner lives on
premises with over 20 years horse
care, Full Board $400.00 per month.
Kallie Hilyard 352-464-2414 or
smfhil@aol.com Located in Spring
Hill, Pasco County.
Full board and dressage training offered
at Royal Blue Stables with a
total of 12 stalls on 6 acres. 8 very
open stalls with rubber mats . 3
stalls open up to their own pastures.
Separate small pasture available
with 12x24 stall for horse with
limited turnout. Owner/trainer lives
on premises. Individual turnout and
special care provided. Lighted
60x20m sand/clay boarded arena.
$600 per month. (813)-613-5775
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
(Club events are listed in Bold)
July 10-11 Shante Creek Farm,
Brooksville. Dressage clinic with
Stephany Fish. $85 for 1 hour ride.
FMI Robin Cannizzaro DVM
homevet@bellsouth.net
August 28-29 SDCTA Suncoast
Classic - Tampa Fairgrounds. FMI
Sally Cahill813-286-1698
Cahill.sally@gmail.com or Mary
Mobley at heingleinmobley1@msn.com
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SDCTA Newsletter Editor
92 Valley Stream Farm Rd
Rhinebeck NY 12572
Name
Address
SDCTA MEETING
August 10th,
Location TBA
Inside “Collections”
Bryn and Mary Anne congratulations p.1
President's message, birthdays p.2
T-Shirt Show pictures p. 3-4
June Minutes p. 4
Volunteers needed for rated show p.5
Minutes - May, Thought for the month, p.6
Reminders p.6
Classifieds and calendar p.7
SDCTA MEETING
July 13th, 2010 7:00 pm
Elizabeth Campbell
11632 Innfields Drive, Odessa
813-920-0388
Program speaker - Dirk Haase
Troubleshooting hoof problems
Directions:
From 1-275 take Memorial Hwy north to
the Veteran’s Expressway. Exit at Ehrlich
Road. Go west following Gunn Hwy
to S Mobley Road. Turn west on S
Mobley, north on Race Track Road, and
west on Innfields. Go to the end.