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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
Mags Ashworth
magsashworth@msn.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
Suncoast Classic was a SUCCESS!
Despite the soggy rings during setup and lots of rain earlier in the week, the
Suncoast Classic breezed through with nary a drop and sunny skies.
Once again, the Fairgrounds proved to be a hospitable site with very good footing
in both the show rings and the warm-up ring. Even though entries were
down, two rings were well filled. Everyone was pleased with the selection of
the judges, who were very rider-friendly.
Although the scores and photos will be posted on the website, there are a few
BIG accomplishments that must be mentioned! Congratulations to Betsy Farrier
who got her Bronze Medal; to Susan Hartman who also got her Bronze Medal;
and to Jane Whitehurst who got her Gold Medal. The club also wants to thank
everyone who showed and to congratulate the many others who achieved a
personal best !
Last, but definitely not least, we need to thank our volunteers. Volunteers are
the heart and soul of any organization, but SDCTA simply could not put on a
show without it’s volunteers. While a two ring show makes it easier to fill the
spot, this show ran particularly well. Sally Cahill puts it very well.
“Thanks again for all of you who volunteered at the show. You were
wonderful to give so generously of your time to help us have a great
show. Without all your help, it would not be possible for the club
to raise the funds we need for our upcoming year.
Diane Proffitt
Elizabeth Campbell
Mary Ann Burns
Mags Ashworth
Vivian Vetere
Beth Davidson
Chris and Angela Lytle
Susan Hartman
Nina Baker
Ann Lloyd
Tracy Thompson
Samantha Craddock
Ellen Hooker
Denise Clayton
Kathleen Yeo
Michelle Russell
Laurie Meir
Amy Pouliot
Robbie Pouliot
Jane Whitehurst
Thanks again to all you SUPERSTARS!!! If you did volunteer and your
name is not on this list email me asap!”
Sally Cahill
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.

Treasurer Notes:
Effective immediately Dues Go Up! Unfortunately, the USDF has just notified us that they
have raised the GMO member dues owed to them for 2011. The SDCTA board has voted to
raise the dues for members for 2011 to $40.00 if paid by September 30th and $45.00 if paid
after that. For those of you who already have given me your forms and payment - you are the
LUCKY ones and do not owe any more money, being early has it rewards. Sorry, but the
club has no choice but to pass the increase on. Thanks for your understanding - the new form,
with the correct amounts for 2011 should be up on the website and I will have forms to hand
out at the meeting next week.
Sally Cahill
Can you believe its already September and the show has come and gone, and what a
great show it was! I want to thank all of the volunteers who made this show such a success.
I especially want to thank Mary and Sally for all of their work before, during and
after the shows. Also a special thanks to Harvey, Kathleen and Mags for staying late
and helping close down the office.
This months meeting will be at Half Pass Farm. We are going to have a troubleshooting
"gabfest"...we will discuss the things members are having trouble with and possible
"cures" that other members might know about so plan on attending and hopefully you
will go home with lots of good info.
See you there!
Joan
Reminder….
Presidents Message
Members who need to get credit for their volunteer hours, please contact Tracy Schlabaugh
ASAP. You need to verify your hours to be eligible for End of the Year Awards.
Your snow bird Editor will be back in Florida next week! This means I’ll have “normal”
speed internet (instead of dial-up) so feel free to send photos for the newsletter!
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Year End Award Notes:
Please note the End of the Year Awards form has changed slightly and I need to get your information
by the October deadline. I want to be sure that everyone who qualifies for an award is included. Remember
you must turn in a form even if you are only eligible for the Volunteer Awards, because I still
need to know which level of award you qualify for and what you would like to receive for your service.
Please note - my children have all left home now and I am no longer in mother mode and will not
hunt you down as I have in the past to beg for this information. Seriously, please email me with any
questions regarding the qualifications and/or awards and get your forms in on time. Forms are on the
website.
Thanks, Sally Cahill - email address - cahill.sally@gmail.com
Lessons From Your Horse:
*When you're tense, let me teach you that there are lions in the woods, and
we need to leave. NOW!!
*When you're short tempered, let me teach you how to slog around the pasture
for an hour before you catch me.
*When you're short-sighted, let me teach you to figure out where, exactly, in
40 acres I'm hiding.
*When you're quick to react, let me teach you that herbivores kick much
faster than omnivores.
*When you're worried, let me entertain you with my mystery lameness.
*When you feel superior, let me teach you that mostly, you're the maid service.
*When you're self-absorbed, let me teach you to pay attention!! (I told you
about those lions in the woods...)
*When you're arrogant, let me teach you what 1,200 pounds of yahoo-let'sgo!
speed event horse can do when suitably inspired.
*When you're lonely, let me be your companion. Let's do lunch. Also breakfast,
dinner, and snacks. Lots of snacks.
*When you're tired, don't forget the 600 pounds of grain that needs to be
unloaded.
*When you're feeling financially secure, let me teach you the meaning of
"veterinary services, additional."
"Because the more you know, the less you don't know"
Submitted with tongue firmly planted in cheek...
Mags Ashworth
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Meeting - August 10th held at Mary Anne Burns home.
In attendance: Rebecca Ruthberg, Michele Russell, Bryn Cahill, Sally Cahill, Elizabeth Campbell, Christine Bibley,
Jane Whitehurst, Sabina LaGrou, Samantha Craddock, Tate Baker, Mary Anne Burns, Kathlee Yeo, Kim Rose,
Harvey Rose, Tracy Schlabach, Diane Proffitt, Nina Baker, Susan Hartman, Mags Ashworth, Joan Potter. If you
are not on this list and did attend, please contact Tracy Schlabach to get your hour listed for end of year awards or
club hours requirement.
Joan called the meeting to order at 7.31pm.
Treasurer's report given by Sally Cahill.
Discussion regarding show entries, seems low at the moment so late fees will be waived. Jane Whitehurst stated
our fees are reasonable. Discussion continued regarding future show dates and possible re-organizing due to one
organization dropping their usual show slot.
Any entrant dropping off shavings, etc., to a stall at the fairground before the allotted time on Friday will be charged
another days stall fee.
Sally Cahill advised current list of volunteers and job assignments, stated Mary Mobley will email everyone concerned
to confirm what they have agreed to volunteer for, which day/s and time. It was also mentioned that if a volunteer
is running late or a problem in attending to call someone to let them know to advise the office staff so that a
replacement or cover can be organized until the volunteer can arrive and take their station.
Susie Hartman very kindly produced a show handbook which explains what each role comprises. Susie will arrange
with Tracy Thompson to get this on the website in a .pdf content.
Scores and ribbons will be handed out in the tower this will decrease the foot traffic into the office. Sponsorships
are available at $40 per class. This will get the sponsors name in the show catalog but information needs to be
given ASAP to Sally Cahill due to publication deadline.
Club membership stats are up compared to previous years! Joan advised a lot more young people have joined.
Sally and Joan will be the nominating committee for the future board members for 2011. Please either call Joan -
813 855 3780 or Sally - 813 690 5607, or email Sally - cahill.sally@gmail.com, if you are interested in a position on
the board.
Upcoming Clinics:
Jeremy Beale, after Labor Day - Tue or Wed, if anyone interested contact Joan - 813 855 3790.
Charlotte Lassiter - Oct 2nd, 3rd and 4th, if anyone interested contact Elizabeth Campbell - 813 613 5775
Wolfgang Kutting - Monday October 11th in the afternoon and Tuesday October 12th
Elizabeth mentioned that if you can get numbers together for the clinician to come to your barn in the area then she
can arrange it, call Elizabeth to discuss.
Tom Noone, Tracy Schlabach advised Tom will be in the area sometime in October. Call Tracy on 813 545 6168 or
email slipperybrook@yahoo.com.
Schooling Show:
Sunday, September 19th at Half Pass Farm, 18602 Rustic Woods, Odessa, FL 33556, contact Tracy Schlabach
for information - Jane Whitehurst will be judging and this will be a great show with a $75 Freestyle Class Challenge,
Raffle Drawings all day and a new class offering Western/Cowboy Dressage!
Next meeting will be at Half Pass Farm, if anyone has any ideas for guest speakers, please contact Tracy.
Joan advised that whoever manages a horse show can decide the venue.
Meeting adjourned at 8.24pm.
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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 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 Silver Medalist,
instructing beginner to advanced,
Pinellas County and Odessa/Lutz
area. 813-855-3780.
Leslie O’Sullivan, USDF 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 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 Horseshoes for
that special occasion or remembrance
www.magsworld.us Cell: 813 469 8883
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
World Equestrian Games - I ticket for 4
days of dressage. $755. Section 103,
Row L. Jane 727-254-3554
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
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)
Sept 19th: Dressage Schooling
show - Half Pass Stables, Odessa.
Ist in series of three. Next shows are
Jan 29 & March 5. FMI Tracy Schlabach
at 813-545-6168 or
tschlab@yahoo.com
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SDCTA Newsletter Editor
2153 Backwater Trail
Palm Harbor, FL 34685
Name
Address
SDCTA MEETING
September 12th,
Location TBA
Inside “Collections”
Rated show info, thank you p. 1
Treasurer’s Note, President’s Message,
Reminder p. 2
Year End Awards note, A Little Humor p. 3
Minutes - August p. 4
Classifieds and calendar p. 5
SDCTA MEETING
September 14th - Half Pass Farm 7 PM
Laura & Rich Waddick
18602 Rustic Woods Tr,
Odessa, FL
or call Tracy at 813-545-61684
Information sharing meeting - bring tips and
ideas about common “wet season”
problems to exchange
From the South / McMullen Booth:
East Lake road north to Keystone Rd, go east,
got to Tyler Rd, turn left., turn right at fork onto
Tyler Run, turn right on Rustic Woods Tr. Park
at first drive on right.
From the North:
Take Gunn Hwy South. Go west on Tarpon
Springs Rd. Turn right on Tyler Rd. Follow as
above.