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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
Sally Cahill
813-286-1698
Cahill.sally@gmail.com
Treasurer/Membership
Mary Henglein Mobley
813-245-9444
hengleinmobley1@msn.com
Board Members at Large
Mary Anne Burns
Ann Cahill
Official Contact
Mary Henglein Mobley
813-245-9444
hengleinmobley1@msn.com
Newsletter
Barbara Sutton
727-771-7750
barbaratom1@verizon.net
Webmaster
Anna M. Urquhart
941-776-5529
anna60@tampabay.rr.com
2004
USDF GMO
Website Award
for Small Clubs
Mary Has Ridden Off To Texas!
After finally selling her home, Mary has gone
to Texas where she has family, friends and
aspirations. Since this was a bit unexpected,
she doesn’t have a house/barn yet, so Star will
be staying with Jill Hardt until February. She
hopes to come back then to fulfill a technical
delegate requirement, working at a two day
show, and picking up Star as well.
―All this would have been much easier if I got
the offer when I went out to Texas in December‖
said Mary. She will be packed and
moved by December 31—a whirlwind of efficiency.
Mary has been a dedicated member of
SDCTA for many years, always helping out if
asked (and sometimes even before). She volunteered
to be the secretary at schooling
shows and rated shows, for many years, a
credit to the Club. She served on the Board
and every officer position. She has helped
with the newsletter, organized records-prize
Jill Hardt riding
Merlin in piaffe.
She earned her
Gold Medal with
a score of
66.170% at
Grand Prix.
Congratulations,
Jill.
lists-mailing labels, you name
it, Mary has done it. And she
will even help me run my first
rated show this spring long
distance from Texas!
Mary, thank you for all your
help. It is going to be very difficult
to fill your shoes. We
will miss you!
Barbara Sutton
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.

Happy Birthday to you…
MaryAnne Burns 1/7
Ann Cahill
Susan Griffin 1/23
Shelley Matthews 1/4
Denise Perotta 1/14
Amy Pouliot 1/19
Michele Russell 1/1
Barbara Sutton 1/18
And belated birthdays to you!
Chris Bubley 10/31
Lisa Yanchar 11/14
Angela Lytle 11/26
Elizabeth Campbell 12/28
forgive me if I missed anyone...
We have no meeting minutes from December as we were all enjoying ourselves at Mireille’s
house for the Christmas party. We had a good turnout, but many members missed out on the
good food, good conversation (much of it was horse-related, but there were other conversations
going on) and good natured camaraderie. There was plenty of space for all of us, and we made
the most of it, especially in the BIG kitchen, family room and beautiful black and white Florida
room. And we all got a gift bag when we left, from both the caterer and our hostess!
Thank you, Mireille, for a Christmas party to remember.
December 2009 Collections Page 2

Training Tip of the Month
OOH! Time for their SHOTS!
Part of owning a horse means giving annual vaccines or occasionally having to administer antibiotics.
Giving a horse a shot is something many people dread because it can turn into a problem. You
could try to do some basic groundwork with your horse like, leading, backing up, moving sideways,
for a few minutes to get your horse focused you.
Once you have done your groundwork, take the syringe and tap on the horse’s neck (or wherever
you need to administer the shot) in a rhythmic manner. At first, this may bother the horse but as
soon as he stands still and relaxes, take the syringe away. Let him relax for 30 seconds or so and
then repeat the tapping exercise again. Continue doing this until your horse is desensitized to the
tapping.
The next step is to simply tap, tap, tap, give the shot, and then tap, tap, tap. If your horse throws its
head up or gets bothered, just ignore it and continue tapping. Basically, don’t make giving a shot a
big deal. If you don’t act like it’s a big deal, your horse will stay much calmer.
The main thing to remember is to not act any different around your horse when giving him a shot.
Act just as you normally would if you were simply going to catch him. Some people start sneaking
around their horse when they have to give a shot, and it just makes the horse uncomfortable and
nervous. Remember, horses are excellent at reading our body language, so keep yours relaxed
and calm, desensitize your horse to the tapping feeling, and you shouldn’t have any trouble the
next time you have to give one of those dreaded shots.
If you have a tip that has worked for you and you’d like to share it, please send it to
barbaratom@a1du.net. We’ll be happy to print it
Tom Noone Clinic at Turtleback Farm—February 21 & 22nd
Tom is a USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medalist who represented the US at the 2001 World Cup in Denmark
and was short listed for the World Equestrian Games in 2002. Tom has trained and shown more than a dozen
horses to Grand Prix. Tom has been competing since winning at lead-line when he was 3. Since 1984, when he
won the ASHA (USEF) Training Level Horse of the Year at the age of 11, Tom has earned National and/or Regional
Championships at every level to Grand Prix all on horses he has trained.In his clinics, Tom works with
every level of rider because he realizes that riders want to continue to learn no matter what their current level.
The clinic is open to all level of riders on a first come – first served basis, sessions are 45 minutes. The fee is
$100 for current SDCTA members in good standing (earned their volunteer hours last year), $115 for current
SDCTA members (who did not earn their hours) and $135 for non-members (no coupons or vouchers accepted).
Auditors are welcome (bring your own chair), dogs are not welcome, even if held or on leash!
No stabling available.
For more information concerning the clinic, contact Tracy Schlabach 813-545-6168 or email at
tschlab@yahoo.com.
December 2009 Collections Page 3

Suncoast Dressage & Combined Training Association
Tom Noone
Clinic at Turtleback Farm
Rider Name:_____________________________________________________________________
Horse Name:_____________________________________________________________________
Current Level of Rider:____________________
Current Level of Horse:___________________
Ride Date(s) check all that apply: Saturday, Feb 20th:_______
Sunday, Feb 21st:__________
Ride time preference: ______________________________________________________________
(SDCTA will attempt to assign preferred ride times but makes no commitments. NO refund fees due to ride time
assignment)
Date of Coggins: ___________________ (Please include a copy)
FEES: Entry in clinic is on a first come – first served basis! Rides are $100 for current SDCTA in good standing
(earned their volunteer hours last year), $115 for current members (who did not earn their volunteer hours)
and $135 for non-members. Payment must be included to secure a reservation. Make checks payable to SDCTA.
WARNING: Under Florida law, an equine activity sponsor or equine professional is not liable for
an injury to, or the death of, a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of
equine activities.
Suncoast Dressage & Combined Training and Turtleback Farm Release: I agree to indemnify
and hold harmless Suncoast Dressage & Combined Training Association, its Officers and Members,
and Turtleback Farm, and its Owners and Boarders from any loss, damage, liability, responsibility
or loss for any cause by way of personal injury or property damage to any property or property on
said premises as a result of our activity or function and from any other cause.
Signature of Rider:__________________________________________________ Date: ___________
Signature of parent/legal guardian (under 18):_____________________________ Date:___________
Signature of Owner (if not Rider):_______________________________________ Date: ___________
Payment must be made in advance by check or credit card to secure a space in clinic. Please sign above, enclose
payment and copy of current coggins and send to
SDCTA
284 Kent Place
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
December 2009 Collections Page 4

Presidents Message
Dear Members,
I hope all of you had a very wonderful holiday. (Eating too many cookies was definitely
one of my highlights!) Speaking of holidays, many thanks to Mireille Doffegnies for hosting
our Christmas party. She really put herself out and did a lovely job. Thank you again.
It is that time of year when we all start to set goals … again ...for the season ahead.
The nice thing about this sport is that goals for our horses and ourselves can be so varied
there are so many relevant pieces in this ongoing puzzle. .Competition itself is not always the
most important emphasis, but often competition can be a guide to what we need to work on
next. The health and fitness of both horse and rider is a major consideration as we can’t expect
to progress to collection, for example, unless the horse has learned to carry itself and sit
and the rider has the core strength and balance to use the different aids independently of one
another. Then there is also the endless work on technique to find all the little nuances in the
movements and build a rapport with our horses. It is never ending and full of rewards - good
luck!
SDCTA tries to help all of us with a well rounded schedule of programs at our meetings,
clinics, and shows. In order to be sure we are helping you with your goals, we need
your input on what you would like to have us offer. If you have ideas for meetings, favorite
clinicians, or any program you would like, just contact me or any board member. It is especially
useful if you can help organizing your suggestions. We always can use new meeting
locations too. Finally, we need everyone’s help to mutually realize all our goals...please volunteer
… for shows, write an article for the newsletter, whatever needs to be done.
On a sad note, our good friend Mary Mobley is moving to Austin Texas the beginning
of the year. She has given so much of herself over the years. Mary has served in almost
every position on our board from president on down. Her work managing the rated shows is
huge, let alone her ongoing work as Treasurer, Membership Coordinator and the official contact
for the club. Those shoes are going to be difficult to fill, and there aren’t enough thanks to
go around, Mary! We all wish you the very best in the future.
Joan
December 2009 Collections Page 5

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 her farm, 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.
FOR SALE
Cardanel Olympian Dressage Saddle
17.5 Narrow tree. Very deep and
comfortable seat, long billets, adjustable
stirrup bar. $950 Call Kathy 863
-255-1310
MagsWorld
Unique Designed Horseshoes for
that special occasion or remembrance
Website: www.magsworld.us
Cell: 813 469 8883
Beautiful 1.6 ac level lot in deed restricted
community. Close to I-4, convenient
to Tampa, Lakeland and
Ocala. Priced at $99K. Contact Mary
H. Mobley, GRI, Broker-Associate
for more info. 813-699-1380.
Hay for Sale— T/A or straight alfalfa,
second cutting, 64lb bales, $13 per
or call for bulk prices. Bob/Doug 517
-677-2468
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
17 1/2" Wintec Isabell dressage
saddle that is less than 2 years old
It has a wide gullet in it now. I will
include a Wintec dressage girth,
synthetic leathers, a set of stirrups,
and a medium gullet. Asking $500
for everything. Kathleen Yeo
(727) 504-4059 or my e-mail address,
Beaulasses@hotmail.com
JC Vienna/Thornhill 19"blk leather
dressage saddle w/fittings and
cover $500 F/H black leather bridle
w/ ss french snaffle/web
reins, and "German flag " browband
$75, Pikeur Diana dressage
jacket, fits ladies XL, $225 , Coun
ty Logic black leather dressage contour
girth $125 , Dover 80" turn out
blanket $35.,Rolling tack/saddle cart
with basket shelf $85., Boa boots
for barefoot horses $ 50..all items
reasonably negotiable. FMI 727
540 0507or holleyher@hotmail.com
BOARDING/TRAINING
Training Available – Tristan Oaks
South, 1051 Cowart Rd, Plant City.
Lighted, regulation sand ring w/ mirrors,
comfort flooring in stalls. Call
813-757-6340 for info and pricing.
Boarding/Training—available at
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
Private Barn offering Full Board on 7
acres. Excellent care, knowledgeable
horse family and very secure
property. Individualized care and
turnout. Grass pastures, jumps and
lessons available. Owner lives on
premises with over 20 years horse
care, B.S. in Agriculture/ Animal Science
and M.S. in Agricultural Education
and Equine Science. Full Board
$400.00 per month. Kallie Hilyard
352-464-2414 or smfhil@aol.com
Located in Spring Hill, Pasco County.
References available.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
(Club events are listed in Bold)
January 9th: Ride-a-test clinic
with Lisa Hyslop, USEF "R" judge
at Royal Blue Stables (Elizabeth
Campbell's). First come first
served. Preference to SDCTA club
members. 30 minute sessions are
$30 for members and $40 for nonmembers.
January 10th: Soaring Eagles
Schooling Show. Dressage/Hunter.
Dressage must preregister with Joan
Potter 813-855-3780
January 21st-22nd: Tom Noone
clinic, Turtleback Farm. See inside
for more info.
January 31st: SDCTA Schooling
show, second in series, First
Choice Farm. FMI email Tracy
Schlabach
tschlab@yahoo.com
December 2009 Collections Page 6

SDCTA Newsletter Editor
2153 Backwater Trail
Palm Harbor, FL 34685
Name
Address
SDCTA MEETING
February 9th, 2010, 7:00pm
Harvey and Kim Rose
Pinellas Park
Inside “Collections”
Contacts, Kudo, Farewell to Mary p. 1
Birthdays, Minutes p. 2
Training Tip, Tom Noone Clinic Info p. 3
Tom Noone Clinic Registration Form p. 4
Classifieds, Calendar p. 5
President’s Message p. 6
Classifieds, Calendar p.7
SDCTA MEETING
January 11th, 2010, 7:00pm
Elizabeth Campbell’s house
11632 Innfields Drive, Odessa
813-920-0388
We’ll show a film and discuss it; talk
about shows and clinics.
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.