september 2004 - Dallas Dressage Club

TRANSITIONS Volume 5, Issue 9DDC MEMBER’S CORNERNewest Members: Katherine Arce, Fort Worth TX , Christine Hutmacher, Denton TX , Susie Woods Plano, TXWe currently have 277 Active DDC members. Of those 228 have a voting membership with a USDF GMO membership.There are 724 horsesthat have been registered with the DDC award program.To date, we have already received four memberships which will apply for 2005 benefits as well as the rest of 2004 (excluding GMO benefits).It is exciting to see the enthusiasm of members who have been inactive renewing again. Lets keep moving forward.Susan Sturdivan-BrownleeBOARD MEMBER BIOGRAPHIES:(JENNIE BOHART – Vice President)I was born a long time ago and sat on a pony for the first time when I was about 4. It was one of those cute, black and white ponies like you see in thephotos at Carrabba’s. I was hooked on horses from then on. I’ve ridden ranch horses, American Saddlebreds, Tennessee Walking horses, done thehunter-jumper thing, and finally settled on dressage about 20 years ago. My mom convinced me that I would never earn a living in the horse businessand insisted I go to college and get a degree, so I did. I have fallen into one really cool job after another over the years and for the last 15 I’ve workedfor IBM here in the Dallas area.When I first started attending DDC board meetings, almost 3 years ago now, it was simply to see what was happening and to make some newcontacts. It didn’t take long before I was drafted to run for the Vice President position! My mission is to help the club run in as professional andbusiness-like a way as possible, to seek ways to involvethe general membership to as great an extent as they are willing in dressage education events and other activities of the club, and to generallyimprove the reputation of the DDC within the dressage community.I would like to encourage all DDC members to be more involved in their club. Many hands DO make light work – your opinions ARE listened to anddiscussed even though we can’t always act on them immediately – and if you really want to make a difference, get involved!(KATIE CABALLERO – Volunteer Committee Chair – aka “Coordinator”)Over a decade after falling off of a horse when I was thirteen, I was shocked to find myself developing a keen interest in learning how to ride.But not Paso Finos like the rest of my family. Six months after my first lesson, I decided to try dressage and my life and weekends haven’t been thesame.I am a graduate of Louisiana State University and matriculated in Mass Communications. As an undergrad, I was actively involved in ZetaTau Alpha sorority where I chaired several committees. After graduation, I began working at advertising agencies and the communicationsdepartments of Fortune 500 companies. Horses allow me to take a mental and physical break from the corporate environment, and teach me skillsthat can’t can’t be learned in an office.After riding several borrowed horses, I was ready for the next step…ownership. Two years ago, I entered into an exclusive relationship witha red-headed former jumper named Speedfire. What was I thinking? No one wants a dressage horse that is either speedy or fiery! Given my daytimejob of having to think out of the box, I still managed to stick my horse with the original barn name “Red”; yet, it matches his looks and personality! Aperpetual student, I enjoy clinicing, auditing, watching other great riders while furthering my dressage skills through education and club involvement.In 2003, I coordinated volunteers for the Spring Show, and several months later I took on the challenge of being the DDC VolunteerCoordinator in order to recruit and organize volunteer activities at shows and clinics. One of the perks of the position has been meeting club membersand new friends. I’ve also gained insight into the challenges and intricacies of show management. My involvement in the DDC has allowed me to seehow committed the Board is to strengthening the club, giving back to its members and making the DDC one of the best GMOs in the country.At every show and every clinic I’ve attended, I’ve seen a horse or a rider that inspire me to continue my own dressage goal…to ride inharmony and joy with my horse! I dream of one day riding with Coby van Baalen, Lisa Wilcox and Sue Blinks; as well as owning Bergamon and LordSinclair babies. In the meantime, there are always new items of horse clothing, tack and horsey gadgets to take along the journey to greater harmony.I may not make it to the Olympics, but my horse will be well appointed!(ELIZABETH JETER – Adult Education Liaison to Region 9)1) Similar positions on other boards and organizations; other background that apply: My career prepared me for the position of GMOEducation Liaison. My corporate life, which unfortunately has spanned more than 20 years, consisted of project and program management of verylarge, integrated clinical information systems, with multi-year project timelines, and multi-million dollar budgets. No stress there. I apply principles ofproject management to a lot of things that go on in my life – and it helps! Working with other people at all levels within large and small organizations,as well as management and budget experience, have helped me develop people skills that are necessary for getting things done.[continued on page 9]-3-

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TRANSITIONS Volume 5, Issue 9SEPTEMBER 20044-5 HDS LABORIOUS DAY SHOW I & II, Conroe, TX,Marilyn Kulifay , 713-861-07614-5 VOLKER BROMMANN DRESSAGE CLINIC, SouthernComfort Farm, Aubrey, TX. Contact Sandy Holcomb,mariahsmanor@texoma.net , 903-364-09735 SHERRY GUESS DRESSAGE CLINIC, held at Double BEquestrian Center, Silvia Stoumbaugh at sstoumbaugh@hotmail.com or Alecia Daniel at agd727@msn.com10 ARABIAN HORSE CLUB OF TEXAS STATE FAIR SHOW,Intro thru 4 th , Dallas, TX. Deborah Cinotto,windcrestdc@aol.com, 817-572-311511-12 SAN ANTONIO FALL DRESSAGE I & II, Nikki Salzillo,ngsalz@att.net, 210-978-527011-12 WINDY KNOLL FARM FALL HARVEST, Magnolia, TX,Fran Dearing, franwkf@earthlink.net, 281-356-288314 DDC BOARD MEETING (open to all members), 7pmBlack Eyed Pea, Rockwall, TX. Contact Jennie Bohart,vicepresident@dallasdressage.org18-19 DDC YELLOW ROSE FESTIVAL I & II, Las ColinasEquestrian Center. Show Manager Bruce Lawrie, emailwith questions recognizedshows@dallasdressage.orgVolunteers Needed – Contact Katievolunteers@dallasdressage.org18-19 CEDAR TRACE SPORT HORSE FESTIVAL I & II, CollegeStation, TX. Dorothy Mikeska, wrvmc@aol.com, 979-575-254325-26 DRESSAGE AT SILVER HILL I & II, Austin, TX. JanColley, JTcolley@aol.com, 512-845-2545OCTOBER 20042-3 GREEN COUNTY FALL CLASSIC I & II, Claremore, OK,Paula Walker, jpwalkerosa@att.net, 918-341-72622–3 CHARLES DEKUNFFY DRESSAGE CLINIC (CTDS),Silver Hill Stables, Austin, TX, Contact Cean Embrey,embreyo@aol.com, 512-267-1774, Visit the CTDSwebsite www.centexdressage.org for information.8-10 SWDC CHAMPIONSHIPS & HDS AUTUMN CLASSIC,Katy, TX. Marilyn Kulifay, mkulify2@aol.com10 SHERRY GUESS DRESSAGE CLINIC, held at Double BEquestrian Center, Silvia Stoumbaugh at sstoumbaugh@hotmail.com or Alecia Daniel at agd727@msn.com11 DDC BOARD MEETING (open to all members), 7pm ,Las Colinas Eq Ctr Contact Jennie Bohart, vicepresident@dallasdressage.org, phone 817-421-040416-18 USDF YOUNG RIDER CLINIC WITH CONRADSCHUMACHER. Stargate Sport Horses, 2700 FM 407E,Bartonville, TX Contact - Barb Gessner, 940-241-1120Email: rbonnot@ stargatesporthorses.com28-31 GREAT AMERICAN INS. GROUP/ USDF REGION 9CHAMPIONSHIPS & STARS OVER TEXAS OPENCALENDAR OF EVENTSHighlighted dates are DDC EventsSHOW, Las Colinas EC, Contact Ed Lavallee,publications@dallasdressage.org Official Prize List atwww.usdf.orgNOVEMBER 20046-7 TARA STEGEN DRESSAGE CLINIC (CTDS), Austin, TX,Contact Cean Embrey, embreyo@aol.com, 512-267-1774, Visit the CTDS website www.centexdressage.orgfor information6-7 GERHARDT POLITZ CLINIC, Legacy EC, Celina, TX.Contact Contact Sally at 972-618-1506 orSally@dressagetech.com12-14 DOMINQUE BARBIER CLINIC, K Bar M EquestrianCenter in Waring, TX Janet Terry, 210-385-9933,janet.terry@sbcglobal.net13-14 BRAD CUTSHALL CLINIC, Deer Creek Stables, 2190 OakGrove Rd E, Burleson, TX 76028, Jennifer Callahan,214.282.0188, jennifer@callahantraining.com14 SHERRY GUESS DRESSAGE CLINIC, held at Double BEquestrian Center, Silvia Stoumbaugh at sstoumbaugh@hotmail.com or Alecia Daniel at agd727@msn.comDECEMBER 2004Nov 30 – Dec 5 USDF ANNUAL CONVENTION, Lexington,KY. Host Hotel, Hyatt Regency Lexington, HeatherHenley, hhenley@usdf.org, 859/971-227710-11 CLINIC WITH DR. CESAR PARRA. Stargate Sport Horses,2700 FM 407E, Bartonville, TX Contact - Barb Gessner,940-241-1120, Email:rbonnot@ stargatesporthorses.com.12 SHERRY GUESS DRESSAGE CLINIC, held at Double BEquestrian Center, Silvia Stoumbaugh at sstoumbaugh@hotmail.com or Alecia Daniel at agd727@msn.com31 DEADLINE, Submission of Scores for DDC Year EndAwards, Contact Pauline Jaroszewicz,awards@dallasdressage.orgJANUARY 2005-5-FEBRUARY 20055 DDC ANNUAL MEETING AND AWARDSBANQUET, Las Colinas Country Club, Irving, TXContact Pauline Jaroszewicz,awards@dallasdressage.orgMARCH 200526-27 ECKHART MEYNERS SEAT SYMPOSIUM, Dallas,TX. Contact Jennie Bohart,vicepresident@dallasdressage.orgAPRIL 200520-24 FEI WORLD CUP DRESSAGE FINALS, Las Vegas, NV

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TRANSITIONS Volume 5, Issue 9[continued from page 1]For this reason, our equine partners need routine dental examinations and care. Dr Scrutchfieldrecommended that owners establish a regular schedule to identify and correct disorders early. Performance horses intraining should have “their teeth examined at least every 6 months and breeding horses should have their teethexamined every year.” Young horses (age 2-4) and older horses (age 20+) need to be watched carefully. Young horseswill shed caps at age 2 ½, 3 and 4 years old – sometimes these caps will need to be pulled. Additionally, the “wolf”teeth will need to be removed – horses may have zero to four wolf teeth – 2 lower and 1 to 2 upper. Care must betaken to identify occult “blind” wolf-teeth and pull them before their presence negatively impacts training. Olderhorses may develop abnormal wear patterns, which is easier to correct as a minor rather than a major problem.Dr Scrutchfield discussed the use of manual and motorized instruments to correct dental occlusions. Headvises that “to do an adequate job of examining the teeth and correcting the problems present, most horses will needto be sedated and full-mouth speculum used.” The veterinarians are able to do a more precise and better job withless tissue damage (especially with older horses) using the motorized instruments. He advised caution though,because more damage to the teeth and tissue can be done more quickly as well.At the end of his lecture, Dr Scrutchfield answered some questions from the audience…. What was his opinionof non-DVM Equine Dentists? He posed that in the area of equine dentistry there are good and bad veterinarians aswell as good and bad lay people. Things to consider are that only veterinarians may legally sedate a horse.Additionally, if using a lay person, consider that he/she should be local or reasonably able to provide follow-uptreatment and care. Lastly, the practioner, whether DVM or not, must use good sanitation practices, as blood oninstruments can transmit equine diseases (ie. E.I.A.).Other questions were –Is parrot mouth common in foals? Parrotor Sow mouth is not very common, although babies shouldbe checked for hooks on the back molars – which couldaffect occlusion and create mis-alignments. Foalsshowing parrot mouth should be fed on the ground, as thehigher the head is while eating, the more the mandible isto the back (When horses lower their head, the lowermandible has to come forward).What happens if a horse swallows a toothcap? Usually horses are able to spit them out, however aswallowed cap could become the center of a fecal ball,causing colic.What are bit seats and are they needed? Abit seat is the rounding of the front end of the first mandible tooth – on upper and lower mandible. Without a bit seat,the bit may pull the gum flesh onto the points. The seat should be a moderate filing rather than extreme.Overall, Dr Scrutchfields’ presentation was outstanding. Equine dentistry is a vital part of a horse’spreventative medicine program that includes vaccinations, deworming and good nutrition.The DDC Summer Meeting also included an educational presentation. Cheryl Ann Gray gave awaysome of her horse grooming and show braiding secrets to DDC members who gathered at Twin Oaks Training Center.After reviewing equipment basics, Cheryl demonstrated mane pulling, French braiding, button braiding and tailbanging. A few in the audience learned for the first time that the mane is supposed to be pulled from the ROOTS,rather than broken off near the roots. Susan Brownlee provided five well-behaved horses on which the clinicparticipants practiced. I learned how critical it is to ensure the braids are TIGHT, making them stiff for rolling,twisting or folding into various braid types.Business meetings are work but they are alsoeducational. When organizers add a guest speaker or lecturer,that’s a bonus. DDC hopes to continue providing moreunmounted, low-cost, orUSDF UniversityAccredited symposia tomeet the educationalneeds of our membership.As Cheryl learned at thebraiding clinic – younever know where theeducation “holes” are…we hope to be able to fillthem up.-7-

TRANSITIONS Volume 5, Issue 9Fall of 2004Dallas Dressage ClubSponsorship OpportunitiesAtLas Colinas Equestrian CenterContact Dana Pendergraph - promotions@dallasdressage.orgYellow Rose Festival - September 18 & 19Show Program PricesVendor FeesFull page $55.00 Entire weekend $100.00/Half page $40.00 Full page ad includedQuarter page $25.00Business Card size ad $20.00 One day $ 75.00Arena Banner/2days$40.00/you supply banner & it must arrive on FridayUSDF Region 9 Championships - October 28 – 31Show Program PricesVendor FeesFull page $400.00 4 full days $500.00/Half page $250.00 Full page ad includedQuarter page $150.00Business Card size ad $100.00 One day $150.00Arena Banner/4 days$250.00/you supply banner & it must arrive on Wednesday‘Blue Mesa Grill’ Complimentary Competitor’s DinnerThe competitors will love you when you are a sponsor of this dinner that has become a DDC tradition at the shows. Youwill be bringing a fun, relaxing time for everyone on Friday evening. This dinner will feed approximately 300 competitorsand volunteers. Please see the catering menu of this 5 star Mexican cuisine at www.bluemesa.com. Sponsor any portion,or all, of the expected total of this dinner at $3,500. DDC trade proportionate to support.Stallion ExhibitionShow off your stallion, in-hand or aboard, for the ’05 breeding season on Friday evening with the above dinner. Entryof each stallion is $250.00 and this fee automatically lists you as a dinner sponsor. All stallions in the show will then goto a special stall section for an open stallion viewing.Attention DDC Members and Competitors!As we approach the last quarter of the year, we are contacting all DDC members to remind you about the DDCAnnual Year-End Awards & Banquet to be held on Saturday, February 5, 2004 and the requirements you need toqualify so that you too can take part in this joyful event.AWARDS REQUIREMENT:Please visit the Dallas Dressage Club website at: www.dallasdressage.org for the complete set of rules andrequirements for eligibility. The rules can be found at the bottom of the home page in the area entitled: “Interested in the DDC AwardsProgram”.VOLUNTEER HOURS REQUIREMENT:In late 2003 the board elected to add the requirement that all competitors wanting to receive an End of Year Award must alsocomplete eight (8) volunteer hours with the club. However, many competing DDC members have not yet completed the mandatoryvolunteer hours that are also required to qualify for a DDC Award.There is still plenty of time to acquire your fulfill your volunteer hours and qualify for the awards! We have one recognized show,the Region 9 Championships, and the Jingle Bell Schooling Show that need volunteers and your help. We have traditional show jobssuch as scribing and stewarding as well as non-traditional jobs such as assisting a board member, providing hospitality to judges, andother jobs too.If you are an active competitor or professional with limited time, you can still acquire hours by having a substitute, such ashaving a friend or a family member work on your behalf. Please contact Katie Caballero, DDC Volunteer Coordinator atvolunteer@dallasdressage.org or call at 214-526-8386 to schedule your hours.Kindest Regards, Katie Caballero Pauline JaroszewiczVolunteer CoordinatorAwards Chair-8-

TRANSITIONS Volume 5, Issue 9[continued from page 3 ]2) Horse experience/history: After suffering through a horse-less childhood and young adulthood, I started learning to ride when I was thirtysomething.I took lessons once a week for a year, graduated to twice a week for a while, then quit my high-stress job and stopped riding for a fewyears. I got started again with Marie Morgan in Houston, where I was a working student by day, and Marie always had a horse for me to ride.3) Show experience: Show experience? What show experience? After a couple of bad show experiences (judge coming out of her spot totell me "the judges have been talking". . ., technical delegates stopping my warm-up multiple times to warn me that they think I might commit HorseAbuse (I hear you guys laughing out there!), learner judges talking loudly and negatively during my tests, horse “too forward”, i.e., “It's all comingback to me. . . I was bred to run! Let’s GO!!”), I decided to back-burner the shows until I could ride at Third level, minimum. This is supposed to befun, and I wasn't having fun. OK, I’m not ready to show at Third level, but I can do a First-4 test now. Competently. I’m thinking about going to someschooling shows next year. That would be 2005. Maybe.4) Horses: I purchased my first horse, W.P. Jazz (now at EQUEST) in 1997. My second horse was a 15 year-old Thoroughbredschoolmaster, who was full of “go” and happy personality. He had a bad colic in January, and couldn't be saved. Favella is a 15 year-old Holsteinerfrom Russia. She is quite self-possessed and not given to any remotely silly behavior, although she sometimes puts on a beautiful power-trot inturnout. She is a trained horse, too, and I have learned a lot from riding her.5) Dressage goals: I suppose we’re talking about Realistic Goals, so I'll leave out the one about riding at the Olympics.• My daily goal is to ride, and I achieve it 5 or 6 days a week.• My goal for the next 3 months is to be able to ride a kick-ass 1st Level Test 4.• For the next year, it is to be able to ride a competent 2nd Level Test 4.- It's all that project management. I have definitely learned how to set goals. Measurable, quantifiable, goals.6) Other goals: I am opening a dressage specialty store, Beyond The Barn LLC, in Argyle, in September. That's my Primary Focus now, andwill be for the next year or two. Taking care of my mother and making sure she has the best possible quality of life is the next priority. Riding comesin third.7) General statement to the club: My seventh grade math teacher said, "The day you stop learning is the day you begin to die." One of thethings that drew me to dressage was the discipline of it. I don't mean discipline as in "That was right, or that was wrong" or in a punitive way. WithDressage, there is underlying theory and principle; it involves lifelong learning. One is A Student of Dressage.I believe that, no matter what level of rider, or amateur versus professional, certified instructor or judge, we all have more to learn, we all need adeveloped eye watching and correcting, and as often as possible. I personally have learned a lot by auditing clinics, attending symposia, being aworking student, scribing FEI tests in Florida, and even by socializing with (and listening a lot) respected trainers.When I trained in Houston, my trainer was active in and supportive of the Houston Dressage Society. When there was a clinic with a USDFCertified Instructor, or Gerhard Politz, or HDS had a weekend symposium, she did not teach lessons that day/weekend. She put up a "car pool" liston the board, and insisted that her non-adult students attend. She insisted as much as she could that her adult students and boarders attend. Sheattended herself, and brought the young riders.In accepting the role of Education Liaison to Region 9, I naively thought "If I organize it, they will come." I thought the local trainers wouldsupport the education events in the same way. That has not been the case; the trainers will not lose a day or two's income; they don't organize carpools, they don't tell their students that it's really important for them to audit or even ride.There have been 11 replies for the Education Survey that DDC published 7 weeks ago (as of this writing). It is difficult to not draw a negativeconclusion from this.If you're interested, participate!DDC ANNUAL REPORTS – AS REPORTED AT SUMMER MEETING, AUGUST 14 T H , 2004VICE PRESIDENT – JENNIE BOHART• We purchased the four new arenas from Premier Dressage. The three old arenas have been sold. Next year goal is to purchase new arenaletters as the fiberglass ones are falling apart.• Booked Eckhart Meyners for 2005 education symposium, for Easter weekend.SECRETARY – DEBBIE STUCKERNo reportMEMBERSHIP – SUE BROWNLEE• 644 active and inactive members. Need to solicit the inactive members to re-join. 719 horses registered with the club.VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR – KATIE CABALLERO• Starting to recruit for fall shows.• Looking into logo-wear options for Champs as well as T-shirt design for Champs volunteers.-9-

TRANSITIONS Volume 5, Issue 9TREASURER’S REPORT – BARB LEWIS9:24amDallas Dressage Club8/13/2004 Balance Sheet treasurer report 8/13/2004Cash Basis As of August 13th, 2004statementdateAug 13, 04 Guaranty balance 8/9/2004 $ 3,334.38ASSETS Vanguard 6/30/2004 $ 16,748.42Current Assets Franklin/Equity 7/30/2004 $ 11,982.19Checking/SavingsFranklin National Bank 11,100.39 $ 32,064.99Guaranty 3,431.88Vanguard Prime Money Market 16,748.42Total Checking/Savings 31,280.69 estimated profit from $ 541.20Lemonade Daze I&II showsAccounts ReceivablecombinedAccounts Receivable 900.00Total Accounts Receivable 900.00Other Current AssetsAdvance for Activities 1,000.00Total Other Current Assets 1,000.00Total Current Assets 33,180.69Fixed AssetsArena 8,491.21Digital Camera 389.95Equipment TrailerOriginal Cost 3,032.19Total Equipment Trailer 3,032.19Misc Equipment 1,954.44Software 583.53Trophies 1,103.40Total Fixed Assets 15,554.72Other AssetsReturned Checks 1,400.00T-shirts 647.75Total Other Assets 2,047.75TOTAL ASSETS 50,783.16LIABILITIES & EQUITYEquityOpening Bal Equity 8.11Retained Earnings 42,607.13Net Income 8,167.92Total Equity 50,783.16TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 50,783.16DDC’s Newest USDFAwards RecipientsClaire Salmon MorrowBronze MedalPerformance AwardTraining Level – Sharon SmallAWARDS, MEETINGS, AND EVENTS – PAULINE JAROSCEWICZ• The year started off with another successful DDC Annual Banquet held on January 31, 2004. We had a record of 90 attendees and hope to raisethat number for this year’s banquet to be held on Saturday, February 5, 2005 at the Las Colinas Country Club.• The Spring Shows I and II had pottery vases and ceramic trivets hand done by an artist in Oklahoma and donated by The Horse of Course forChampions and Reserve. Hi-Point dressage pads were also donated by The Horse of Course. First place trophies were silver coasters withdressage findings. As usual, we had good participation from the breed associations.• Lemonade Daze I and II first place trophies were towels with an embroidered dressage horse and rider. The towels were a hit in Athens. TheTeam competition was also a huge success. Lots of thanks to Julie and Lou Harkness. They saved the club a lot of money on postage byproducing reports in an extremely timely fashion.-10-

TRANSITIONS Volume 5, Issue 9• Yellow Rose I and II will be coming up soon. First place trophies have not been chosen yet, but I will be in contact to Manse Hill Silver for ideas inthe next week or so. Beth will be returning from England, and I will be in touch with her to see if she will once again sponsor the hi-point andchampion/reserve champion awards.• All ribbons for the year have been ordered and are in my hands. We ordered them prior to March 1 st , 2004, and therefore received a 10%discount from Hodges. There will be no Hi-Point, Champion or Reserve Champion awards at the Stars Over Texas Show. We will still do breedawards and most likely the Dover Medal. The Dover Medal still needs to be requested from USDF.ADS, PROMOTIONS & SPONSORSHIP – DANA PENDERGRAPH1. 2004 DDC EventsSpring Shows I & IIUSDF Adult Team CompetitionMay 15 & 16 July 31 & Aug 1Las Colinas Equestrian CtrHenderson County FacilityZiziki’s Competitor’s DinnerYellow Rose Festival I & IIUSDF Regional ChampionshipsSeptember 18 & 19 October 28 – 31Las Colinas Equestrian CtrLas Colinas Equestrian CtrBlue Mesa Competitor’s Dinner,2. February 2004• Newly elected into this Sponsorship Chair position.• Designed Annual Sponsorship packages.• Marketed these plans to the Dallas dressage community.• Received substantial commitments for the year’s events.3. May 2004 - Competed and organized Competitor’s Dinner at the Spring Show.4. July 2004 - Competed and volunteered at the USDF Adult Team Competition.5. August 2004• Designed Fall Sponsorship packages for remaining 2 DDC events.• Marketed these plans to the entire Region 9 dressage community.• Presently waiting for responses to these sponsorship plans.• Will do follow-up to this marketing plan within the month.Regional Stallion ExhibitionEDUCATION – ELIZABETH JETER• Planned, coordinated and executed DDC adult clinic with Gerhardt Politz.• Submitted application to Dressage Foundation for educational funds – DDC was awarded $1200.00 to subsidize Gerhardt Politz clinic.• Prepared 2 page membership education survey for distribution via email, website and newsletter. Sadly, minimal response receivedfrom membership• It would be nice to have trainer support of the survey. If they would complete the surveys, and tell their students to do it, too, it wouldhelp. I think one response is from a trainer, so far.PUBLICATIONS – ED LAVALLEE• Assumed position – February 2004• Accomplishments:o Great American Insurance Company / USDF Region 9 Championship Prize List.o DDC Spring Show Prize Listo DDC Spring Show Programo USDF / State Line Tack Adult Team Competition / Lemonade Daze Dressage Show Prize Listo DDC Yellow Rose Prize Listo General Membership Meeting Voting Ballots• Pending Accomplishments:o DDC Yellow Rose Programo 2005 Omnibus Adso Great American Insurance Company / USDF Region 9 Championship ProgramWEBMASTER – ANN NELSONNo ReportNEWSLETTER – FRANCES LUSE• Prepared monthly newsletters, and tracked statistics (see below)• Two issues from 2003 were 2 nd and 4 th respectively in overall newsletter layout/design for 2003 USDF Journalism AwardsCompetition, for category 175-500 member GMO.• Submitted nominations based on DDC Board’s majority votes for 2004 USDF Journalism Awards Competition by deadline.-11-

TRANSITIONS Volume 5, Issue 9• Completed USDF Region 9 Adult Team Competition and Lemonade Daze Show Program• Assisted with completion of various prize lists and programs as needed.RECOGNIZED SHOW REPORT - BRUCE LAWRIE1. Applied for the 2005 shows with (faxed the entries) USEF - 2 in May(Spring Show), in July(Lemonade Daze), 2 in September (Yellow Rose) -Total of 6 shows applied for.2. These shows are already listed on the USEF and USDF web pages.3. Susan Peacock has made the changes to her web page that had some errors in pricing for the Yellow Rose show.4. Sent to USEF, USDF certified mail - 2 copies each of the September prize list (Yellow Rose).5. Sent to all others Prize List for the Yellow Rose show (judges, TD), by snail mail.6. Have contacted Fran Dearing for "S" judge in Athens and she is available - have not sent contract.7. Contacted Sue Casey and she is available but maybe a conflict of students? Working on this or we may go with a local "R" judge.8. Have identified judges and TD’s for all other 2005 shows. Contracts sent to most.9. Negotiating with Secretaries for 2005 shows.10. Ordered from medical supply house - 20 qt size sharps containers.11. We got fined $100 by USDF for not supplying Lemonade Daze Prize List to them before the show.12. Checking prices on 6 more radio's. Will buy those soon.13. Need to buy gloves for bit inspection14. Prize Lists for 2005 will be Region 9 Omnibus.SCHOOLING SHOW REPORT – LIZ BRAMANNo Report – as she hasn’t transitioned into position yet.FEI YOUTH COMMITTEE – MICHELLE CAVANAUGHNo ReportJUNIOR RIDER COMMITTEE – SHELLY VAUGHNAccident and Injury has delayed her planning junior activities.Would like more respondents to junior survey.-12-

TRANSITIONS Volume 5, Issue 9DDC Sizzlin’ Summer Schooling ShowSunday, August 22 st , 2004 - Las Colinas Equestrian CenterJudges Bess Reineman & Gail Abele – USDF “L”Level Test Division Rider Name Horse Name Score Level Test Division Rider Name Horse Name ScoreRING 1 GAIL ABELERING 2 BESS REINEMANIntro A A Ann Sullivan 53.00% Training 1 A Silvia Stombaugh Doc 59.50%Intro A A Sherri Gleason Pharoah's Apache 52.50% Training 1 A Jennifer Mason Gigi 58.63%Intro A A Mary Hannah Who's Hoo 52.50% Training 1 A Deborah Van Nurden I'm a Sunny Dee Satin 55.90%Intro A A Bonnie Smith Lakota Lonestar 52.00% Training 1 A Alecia Daniel Happy Hour 50.45%Intro A A Michelle Parks Rebel 51.50% Training 1 J Lauren Kiser La Dolce Vita 52.27%Intro A A Lisa Thornton Zos 48.00% Training 1 J Sarah Gibson Second Chance 48.63%Intro A A Michael LeVasseur Nexxus NTF 41.00% Training 1 O Gianna Aycock Finding Zen 57.27%Intro A A Kathy Saucier Copy's Magic Sundust 34.50% Training 1 O Megan Suffling Cleo 52.27%Intro A J Margaret Walker Beauty 61.50% Training 2 A Jennifer Mason Gigi 68.84%Intro A J Lauren Kiser La Dolce Vita 60.50% Training 2 A Deborah Van Nurden I'm a Sunny Dee Satin 59.60%Intro A J Lauren Yew Wynjarrah 58.50% Training 2 A Maike Moore Legacy 56.92%Intro B A Mary Hannah Who's Hoo E Training 2 J Lauren Yew Wynjarrah 60.77%Intro B A Alecia Daniel Happy Hour 71.42% *HPA Training 2 J Sarah Gibson Second Chance 54.61%Intro B A Silvia Stombaugh Doc 70.95% Training 2 O Gianna Aycock Finding Zen 52.69%Intro B A Sherri Gleason Pharoah's Apache 62.85% Training 3 A Bruce Lawrie Zeke 64.00%Intro B A Deborah Van Nurden I'm a Sunny Dee Satin 62.38% Training 3 A Charlene Lynch Silver Sun DeNilo 62.08%Intro B A Bonnie Smith Lakota Lonestar 56.60% Training 3 O Emilee Reed Dementia EIntro B A Michelle Parks Rebel 46.66% Training 4 A Charlene Lynch Silver Sun DeNilo 67.69%Intro B A Kathy Saucier Copy's Magic Sundust 46.19% Training 4 A Bruce Lawrie Zeke 63.84%Intro B A Michael LeVasseur Nexxus NTF 46.19% Training 4 A Sharon Small Marchoso 59.61%Intro B A Lisa Thornton Zos 43.81% Training 4 A Sharon Groom Midnight Jazz 58.85%Intro B J Margaret Walker Beauty 68.00% *HPJ Training 4 A Maria Kebshull 57.69%Equitation A Deborah Van Nurden I'm a Sunny Dee Satin 1st Training 4 J Lauren Yew Wynjarrah 63.84%Equitation J Sarah Gibson Second Chance 2nd Training 4 J Tara Gleason Duelly 57.69%Suitability A Mary Hannah Who's Hoo 1st Training 4 O Emilee Reed Dementia 58.00%Suitability O Megan Suffling Cleo 2nd First 1 A Maria Kebshull Akotscho 65.19%After much ado, we did have a schooling show on Sunday, August 22,2004. Heavy rains forced the schooling show to be moved from a soggySouthern Comfort Farm on Saturday to Las Colinas Equestrian Center onSunday. We held out hope for a drying wind until Friday morning when wehad to admit that Mother Nature just wasn’t going to help. Since the show hadattracted a record number of entries, the board agreed that DDC would pullout all the stops to give as many of those entrants a chance to school theirhorses in a show environment. Las Colinas was available, and we spread theword as fast and as best we could to all that wanted to come. And come theydid!!! One rider even trailered in and camped out with her horse the nightbefore so that she could show! Now, that is devotion to the sport.For many riders, showing in the big covered arena was a rareopportunity to prepare for the upcoming recognized shows. For others, justthe chance to ride in the “big top” was better than any ribbon. The staff atLCEC went above and beyond in opening up their facility to us and seemedto magically show up every time we needed something.DDC member Gail Abele generously donated her time to judging 4 hoursin a second ring and Bess Reineman was our judge in the main arena.Alecia Daniel and Margaret Walker won amateur and junior high point awardsrespectively. Instride Manufacturing very generously donated two giftcertificates that were given to the award winners.-13-First 1 A Silvia Stoumbaugh Chip 62.00%First 1 A Jennifer Gyger Guinness 61.11%First 1 A Christine Hutmacher Gracie 60.37%First 1 A Kristin Cyprus Wizard of Oz 57.78%First 1 A Sharon Small Marchoso 57.04%First 1 A Maike Moore Legacy 50.74%First 1 J Caroline Sibley Lancelot 62.59%First 1 J Tara Gleason Duelly 59.26%First 1 O Jennifer Weems Globetrotter 60.00%First 1 O Kathy Wolter Picture Perfect 59.25%First 2 A Maria Kebschull Akatscho 65.08%First 2 A Sharon Small Marchoso 60.55%First 2 A Christine Hutmacher Gracie 59.71%First 2 A Silvia Stoumbaugh Chip 59.12%First 2 A Jennifer Gyger Guinness 53.82%First 2 J Caroline Sibley Lancelot 64.10%First 2 O Kathy Wolter Picture Perfect 63.24%First 4 J Jessica Blackmon Frenchie EFirst 4 O Emilee Reed Cortez 56.67%Throughout the day, many riders came by the office table to share in their excitement of their rides and those of their friends and family. As the showmanager for the day, I can say that the best part for me was the chance to meet new friends and trade stories with old friends. It seemed that a great timewas had by all and many thanks to my devoted volunteers who arrived at 7:30 in the morning and stayed until the last rail was put away in the evening.Sandy Holcomb

TRANSITIONS Volume 5, Issue 9DDC MEMBER’S CORNER ((CONTIINUED)). .Thanks DDC!Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2004 16:49:21 -0500Dear Sandy:We had such a great time at your show. I know the work youput into the last minute changes- and you made it look magical!Well run and "ontime" shows are always appreciated! Greatjob!! It was my first DDC show.Thank all of you guys for making it such a nice experience!Sincerely, Mary Hannah ;)Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 06:00:28 -0500Sandy:Thanks for a great show! My daughter had a great time andeverything went very smoothly. Kudos to you and everyoneinvolved in making the show such a success!Sincerely yours, James W. WalkerDDC PROFESSIONAL’S DIRECTORYDDC Equine Professionals – Submit your business information at DDC’s website www.dallasdressage.org, “Directory”and be listed in the newsletter and on the website.BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S MEETING MINUTESThe DDC Board will be approving June, July and August board meeting minutes as well as Recognized Show meetingminutes on September 14 th . Yes, there’s some catch up to do, but it’s been a busy summer!YELLOW ROSE FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERSNEEDED!!Friday September 17 th – Arena Set UpSaturday, September 18 th – All areasSunday, September 19 th – All areas and ArenaTear-downContact Volunteer CoordinatorKatie Caballero – volunteer@dallasdressage.org or (214)526-8386Please don’t forget that 8 hours ofVolunteer work are required as part ofyear end awards qualifications!Collette Sossamon & Jovial D-14-

TRANSITIONS Volume 5, Issue 9OSU INTERCOLLEGIATE DRESSAGE TEAMCoach:Robin Hessel405-372-0392Team Organization Meeting: 9/1/04A GROUP OF PROFESSIONALS IN THE HORSE INDUSTRY ANDPROFESSIONAL TELEVISION PRODUCERS ARE COMBINING THEIRTALENTS TO PRODUCE A SERIES OF TELEVISION PROGRAMS ONTHE BEST PLACES IN TEXAS TO RIDE. AUBREY IS ONE PLACECHOSEN TO F ILM PART OF THE DOCUMENT ARY. APPROXIMATESTART DATE WILL BE MARCH 2005. AT EACH LOCATION, WE WILLBE FILMING A 30-MINUTE DOCUMENTARY AND WILL BENEEDING APPROXIMATELY 100 RIDERS AT EACH LOCATION. IFYOU WANT THE CHANCE TO BE A TV STAR, SIGN UP AND RIDEALONG. A T THE END OF THE RIDE THERE WILL BE A CATEREDCOOK OUT AND MUSIC. TO ENTER GO TOTEXAS HORSE COUNCIL.COMMeetings for the OSU Intercollegiate Dressage Team are on the first Wednesdayof each month at 6pm at Valley View Equestrian Center. Workouts are everyWednesday at 7pm at Valley View Equestrian Center. Initiation is September 1, 2004.The Southwest Regional Director and OSU IDA Coach is Robin Hessel; assistantcoach is Deb Bailey. Facility advisor is Dr. Steve Damron, Animal ScienceDepartment. Membership fees are $50 per semester. Membership is limited to fulltime undergraduate students in good standing with the University.The club is organized as a part of the Intercollegiate Dressage Associationwww.teamdressage.org. The team has a page on website www.stillwaterdressage.org.A second team is forming in College Station, Texas, and we expect two more veryshortly. These new teams will enable us to compete within our region very soon. Theteam is in need of sponsors, horses, and equipment as all members must pay all theirown expenses. It is not necessary to own a horse to be on the team. Two sponsorshave already stepped up to the plate: Oklahoma Dressage Societywww.oklahomadressage.org and The Horse of Course Tack shopwww.thehorseofcourse.com . We are grateful for the support of these sponsors andhope to develop a successful and competitive dressage team in this fast growing sportin Oklahoma.A hearty Thank You! to all 14 members who mailed the 2005 Education Planning Survey to me. I think thatrepresents about 10% of the membership. . .Come on Y'all! Mail your Surveys!!!Get with the Program! I'm not a mind reader! If you love me. . . OK, maybe that's a little too much. But, Ihope you're getting the idea!The Survey is included in this newsletter, again. This is the third month, and I very much hope you willcomplete and mail your survey, if you have not done so already.Coming AttractionsWe are excited that Eckardt Meyners is coming to the U.S. next March, and will be the featured trainer forDDC's Spring Symposium. Mr. Meyners is a very respected trainer, teacher, and coach, and will present a"Seat Symposium" - something we all need, no matter how many hours per day we spend in the saddle.Even if you are going to Las Vegas for the World Cup - I already have my tickets! - you will be able to attend,since the World Cup is in April! Gotcha!! No excuses to not attend. We're saving you the expense of going toGermany for this!Trainers, plan to attend! And, please, tell your students to attend, too. Organize a car pool and attend as agroup, so you can discuss what you saw on the drive home. Education is essential to our sport, and it is nevertoo early (or late) to begin. We can learn so very much by watching excellent trainers in action.-15-

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TRANSITIONS Volume 5, Issue 9REGION 9 YOUNG RIDERS:HTTP://WWW.REGION9YR.ORG/2004 USDF ADVANCED YOUNG RIDERAND JUNIOR RIDER CLINIC SERIESSupported by The Dressage FoundationThe United States Dressage Federation (USDF),with the support of The Dressage Foundation, 2004Friend of USDF Youth Programs, is pleased to announcethe fall 2004 schedule for the USDF Advanced YoungRider and Junior Rider Clinic Series with ConradSchumacher.October 1-3: Dynamite Dressage Stables in Scottsdale, AZOctober 4-6: Tempel Farms in Old Mill Creek, ILOctober 9-11: Bear Creek Farm in Woodinville, WAOctober 15-17: Stargate Sport Horses in Bartonville, TXOctober 20-22: Gleneden Dressage Stables in Bedford, NYOctober 23-25: Saddlebrook Equestrian Center in Calera, ALThe USDF Advanced Young Rider and Junior RiderClinic Series is a rare opportunity to provideinternational-level instruction to advanced young ridersand juniors who compete in dressage in the United States.USDF also encourages U.S. dressage coaches and trainersto audit these clinics so that they may educate themselveson Mr. Schumacher’s highly successful method ofteaching and training and share this method with theirstudents.One of the most celebrated junior and youngriderdressage instructors in the world, Mr. Schumachertrained the European Young Rider Championship firstplaceteams and individual medal winners from 1979 to1989. At the 1996 Olympics, he coached Sven andGonnelien Rothenberger to the Netherlands’ silver teammedal and Sven to his individual bronze medal. Mr.Schumacher trained young riders for the United StatesEquestrian Team from 1991 to 1995 and was the trainerof the British team at the 1998 World Equestrian Games.In all, Mr. Schumacher’s students have won more than40 international medals.For more information about the fall 2004 USDFAdvanced Young Rider and Junior Rider Clinic Seriessupported by The Dressage Foundation, or to receive anauditor or participant application, visithttp://www.usdf.org/Programs/AdvancedYoungRider/index.asp or contact Sheila Forbes, USDF director ofprograms, at (859) 271-7879 or sforbes@usdf.org.The judges of this year's art contest were Sherry Wetzel, Region 9,photography division; Martha Carter, Region 9, writing/essaydivision; and Nolan Carter, Region 9, art division. The winningentries will be published in the 2004 USDF Yearbook and will bedisplayed at the USDF Annual Convention. The winners willreceive a trophy and USDF saddle pad. Second-place finisherswill receive a trophy.The winners of the 2004 Art of Dressage Contest are as follows:PhotographyPosed, 16-211. Kerry Fugett Sebastopol, CA Region 72. Melissa Taylor Kennesaw, GA Region 3Candid, 16-211. Kerry Fugett Sebastopol, CA Region 72. Jill Petty Port Orchard, WA Region 6Posed, 15 & Under1. Gabrielle Tarnick Omaha, NE Region 42. Mackenzie Cooley Liverpool, NY Region 8Candid, 15 & Under1. Ariel Christy Hudsonville, MI Region 22. Lauren Capinegro Battle Creek, MI Region 2ArtBlack & White, 16-211. Olivia Chapeski Missoula, MT Region 62. Jessica Dean Wildwood, MO Region 4Color, 16-211. Megan Coy Coatesville, PA Region 12. Navah Ross Sewickley, PA Region 1Black & White, 15 & Under1. Mackenzie Cooley Liverpool, NY Region 82. Liz Peterman Muskegon, MI Region 2Color Computer Graphic Art, 15 & Under1. Laura Aber Basking Ridge, NJ Region 1Color 15 & Under1. Alene Hiles Mexico, MO Region 42. Christine Stephenson MissionViejo, CA Region 7WritingNonfiction, 16-211. Suzanne Dinello Rougemont, NC Region 12. Stacy Durham Kula, HI Region 7USDF ANNOUNCES "ART OF DRESSAGE"CONTEST RESULTSThe United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased toannounce the results of the USDF Art of Dressage Junior/YoungRider Arts Contest. USDF received more than 100 entries infourteen divisions of photography, art, and essay writing fromjunior/young rider USDF members. The USDF Art of DressageContest was designed to encourage creativity and theinvolvement of young riders in the sport of dressage outside therealm of riding.Nonfiction, 15 & Under1. Carson Love Paducah, KY Region 2Fiction, 16-211. Suzanne Dinello Rougemont, NC Region 12. Lydia Rice Joplin, MO Region 4Poetry, 16-211. Olivia Chapeski Missoula, MT Region 62. Constance Brown Hanover, MA Region 8Poetry, 15 & Under1. MacKenzie Cooley Liverpool, NY Region 8-18-

TRANSITIONS Volume 5, Issue 92. Laura Aber Basking Ridge, NJ Region 1 Region 9 FEI Youth ChairMichelle VoorheesFor more information on the USDF Art of Dressage Contest,contact Sheila Forbes at (859) 271-7879 or sforbes@usdf.org.(979) 690-6788 or (512) 633-8296cboyd@txcyber.comRegion 9 Youth Council:Mary Wetzel(918) 335-2683chsmdowfrm@aol.comHave you sent in your SurveyAnswers? If not, get them in viaemail or snail mail to Shelly Vaughn– her address is listed below…If you are not receiving the Region 9 Junior/YRnewsletter, contact Mary Wetzel –chsmdowfrm@aol.com Immediately!NAYRC WEBSITE:HTTP://WWW.YOUNGRIDERS.ORG/DDC’s Andreanna Stucker competed successfully atthe NORTH AMERICAN YOUNG RIDERS’CHAMPIONSHIPS in Wadsworth, IL, this pastmonth. Andreanna met her goal which was to placein the top 25. Chelsea Braman, who also qualifiedfor the NAYRC Championships attended as a groom,as her mount developed a physical problem whichprevented his competing. Unfortunately, Region 9again placed last as a team.Down Center LineA-----X (whew!)My contact information has changed slightly –email is still newsletter@dallasdressage.org orauntiefrancie@sbcglobal.net The att.net email isDEAD!Remember my mailing address is now: PO Box340128, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-0128. My cellphone is still local to Dallas: 214-507-6750.Desperation is setting in! Make Transitions YOURNewsletter – send me something, please!Help Support DDC’s LynnSeidemann’s Quest for AnOlympic Gold MedalAndreanna Stucker and Coach/Trainer Donna WrightDDC FEI Youth Committee Chair:Vacantyoungriders@dallasdressage.orgDDC Junior Riders Committee ChairShelly Vaughn972-424-5042juniorriders@dallasdressage.orgDDC members who wish to make a donation may do soby sending funds payable to the National Disabled SportsAssociation in C/O of Lynn Seidemann, thus getting a taxwrite off. All funds go to the Athlete. You can send thecheck to Lynn Seidemann and she’ll forward it to NDSA oryou can send it directly to NDSA.Lynn Seidemann720 Falcon LaneCoppell, TX 75019NDSA25 W. Independence WayKingston, RI 02881If you have questions, please call Lynn at 972 471-3928 orNDSA at 401 792-7130.-19-

TRANSITIONS Volume 5, Issue 9The Great American Insurance Group /USDF Region 9 Dressage ChampionshipsLas Colinas Equestrian Center - October 28 th -31 st , 2004VOLUNTEER,Advertise in the Show Program,or Sponsor the Show, Competitor’s Dinner,Individual ClassContact – Dana Pendergraph promotions@dallasdressage.org, 903-451-5199Katie Caballero 214-526-8386 volunteer@dallasdressage.orgADULT TEAM COMPETITION – PHOTO GALLERYClockwise from Left – 2 nd Place “Happy and Baroque,” 4 th place “Hot to Trot”, 3 rd place “Flower Mound’sFinest”, 5 th Place “Team Morgan”-20-

TRANSITIONS Volume 5, Issue 92005 Region 9 Omnibus AdvertisingIt is mailed free of charge to over 2,000 USDF members. It is a highly valued publication and frequentlyreferenced by our members.Outside Back Cover Page - $500 Inside Cover Pages - $300 Full Page - $2251/2 Page - $150 Business Card (1/3 Page) - $80All Omnibus Advertising must be sent CAMERA READY and the correct size.We cannot accept ads on Disk or Film. We will not accept copy without payment.MAKE ALL CHECKS OUT TO USDF REGION 9 OMNIBUSBecause we must have page numbers and margins the finished copy should be no larger thanFull page = 7 3/4" tall, 4 1/2" wide 1/2 Page = 3 3/4 " tall, 4 1/2" wideAny larger area will be cropped in the finished productPurchase a full page Advertisement and get one free listing in the Breeder or Instructor section. (You must include the copy for theadditional listing when you send in your camera ready advertisement. Also, include directions as to the section in which your freelisting should appear.)DIFFERENT PEOPLE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR DIFFERENT SECTIONS OF THE OMNIBUS. PLEASE PAYSPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE DIFFERENT ADDRESSES FOR THE LISTING PAGES. THERE ALSO MAYBE DIFFERENT DEADLINES FOR DIFFERENT SECTIONSPlease address questions to Kathryn Kyle 3660 El Parisio Bandera TX 78003 (830) 589-2707 region9dir@usdf.orgCOMPETITION PRIZE LIST PAGES - Competitions using the Omnibus as their prize list: $100 per page.Competitions not using the Omnibus as their prize list $125 per page per show. Competitions supplying paid full pagenew (not from 2002 or 2003) advertiser may reduce fee by $25 per advertiser. Competitions not meeting the deadlineor accompanied with payment will be charged an additional $100 per competition. Mail to Laura Freeman, 206 HenriSt., Folsom, LA 70437, 985 796-1386, llfdvm@bellsouth.net. Deadline 9/15/04.BREEDERS OR STALLION LISTING - $50 for listing of ONE Stallion name, Farm Name, Breed, Contact Name,Address, Phone, Fax, & e-mail (additional information must appear in a business card or larger ad) in Omnibus and onweb page Mail to Barbara Lewis, 169 CR# 2397 Winnsboro, TX 75494 903 866-3122,lewis_16881@msn.com. Deadline 9/15/04INSTRUCTOR OR TRAINER LISTING - $50 for listing of ONE Name, Farm Name, Levels taught, Address, Phone,Fax, & e-mail (additional information must appear in a business card or larger ad) in omnibus and on web page Mail toMarie Morgan 12500 Edwina Blvd. Houston TX 77045-4800 mmorgan525@aol.com Deadline 9/15/04JUDGES LISTING - FREE to all USDF Participating members listing of Name, Level, Address, Phone, Fax, &E-mail. Mail to Joan K Darnell 2500 CR 100 Georgetown TX 78626 (512) 868-1814 joan@dressage.us Deadline9/15/04.TD LISTING - FREE to all USAEq T.D.’s that are also USDF Participating members. listing Name, Address, Phone,Fax, & e-mail. Mail to Sally Chionsini, 11785 Thompson Rd, Willis, TX 77318, (936) 865-4650,sallyschionsini@direcway.com. Deadline 9/15/04GMO 1/2 PAGE INFORMATION LISTING (no show information to be listed here.) - $50 for a 1/2 page camera readymembership form or advertisement of clinics, &/or special program. Anything more must utilize the Advertising pages -rates above. Mail or email to Kathryn Kyle 3660 El Parisio Bandera TX 78003 (830) 589-2707 region9dir@usdf.org .Deadline 10/1/04ALL OTHER ADVERTISING - Advertising other than the above listings see the rates in bold print above. Includes linkfrom the Region 9 Web page, if desired. Mail or email to Kathryn Kyle 3660 El Parisio Bandera TX 78003 (830) 589-2707 region9dir@usdf.org Deadline 10/1/04.-21-

TRANSITIONS Volume 5, Issue 9INTERNATIIONAL NEWSATHENS 2004 EQUESTRIANView Anky Van Grunsven’s gold medal musicalfreestyle at the following link.http://www.kurmuziek.nl/ka.wmvNATIIONAL NEWSUSDF MEMBER SATISFACTION SURVEYWhile on line, make sure to complete the MembershipSatisfaction Survey. By completing this short survey, you willautomatically be entered into a drawing for a free gift from DoverSaddlery. (You must have a current member number toparticipate) Link: http://www.usdf.org/survey/USDF 2004 CONVENTION REGISTRATIONINFORMATION NOW AVAILABLE.Download registration packet if you did not receive the Septemberissue of USDF Connections from:http://www.usdf.org/CalendarEvents/Convention/index.aspGMO BASKETS FOR USDF CONVENTIONSeveral years ago, Ruth Arvanette initiated the donation ofbaskets by the GMOs at Convention. The primary purpose of thebaskets was a "cultural exchange" that would allow the GMOs toexpress their creativity and regionality.Once again, at the Convention, baskets donated by the GMOs willbe given away through drawings at the Board of Governors(BOG) meetings. These drawings will be open to all Conventionattendees in attendance at either of the Board of Governors (BOG)meetings. Convention attendees that are registered to attend theBOG meetings will receive a GMO basket raffle ticket in theirregistration packet. To be an eligible entry, the requestedinformation on the ticket must be completed, and the ticket mustbe placed in the drawing box at the start of the BOG meeting. Thebaskets will be drawn for and awarded at random throughout bothmeetings. Winners must be present at the BOG meeting to accepttheir prizes, and shipping is the winner's responsibility. The BOGmeetings will be held Thursday, December 2nd from 10:30 a.m.till 5:00 p.m., and Friday, December 3rd from 8:00 a.m. till noon.Baskets not claimed by the close of the BOG meetings will bedonated to a local charity.[Katie Caballero has volunteered to manage the creation of theDDC basket for the 2004 Convention in Lexington. If interestedin donating or contributing monetary support for our basket,please contact her at volunteers@dallasdressage.org]REGIIONAL NEWSFROM THE REGION 9 DIRECTOR –KAT KYLENo Newsletter this month, but the Deadlines are listedbelow:DEADLINESThese are absolute, no excuses, no exceptions, no fudging, must be in theappropriate person’s hands on or before that date deadlines.• September 1, 2004 all applications to host Junior TeamChampionships in 2005 to regional director.• September 1, 2004 all applications to host Adult teamchampionships in 2005 to regional director• September 15, 2004 All show pages for the 2005Omnibus to Laura Freeman, 206 Henri St., Folsom, LA70437, 985 796-1386, llfdvm@bellsouth.net.• September 15, 2004 All breeders list information for the2005 Omnibus to Barbara Lewis, 169 CR# 2397Winnsboro, TX 75494 903 866-3122,lewis_16881@msn.com.• September 15, 2004 all Instructor/trainer listinginformation for the 2005 Omnibus to Marie Morgan12500 Edwina Blvd. Houston TX 77045-4800mmorgan525@aol.com• September 15, 2004 all judges listing information for the2005 Omnibus to Joan K Darnell 2500 CR 100Georgetown TX 78626 (512) 868-1814joan@dressage.us• September 15, 2004 all T.D. listing information for the2005 Omnibus to Sally Chionsini, 11785 Thompson Rd,Willis, TX 77318, (936) 865-4650,sallyschionsini@direcway.com.• October 1, 2004 – All other advertising for the 2005Omnibus to Kathryn Kyle 3660 El Parisio Bandera TX78003 (830) 589-2707 region9dir@usdf.org• October 1, 2004 - Deadline for GMO's & IMO’s to returndelegate authorization form to USDF Office !!!• November 1, 2004 - GMO's please submit updated membershiplist/count to USDF office. PM, GM, and IM member counts aretaken to determine voting strength of the delegates to the BOG• November 15, 2004 - letter of intend to apply to host the 2006Region 9 Championships to Regional director• November 15, 2004 – All Council and Committee budgets toregional treasurer.• November 15, 2004 – all council and committee reports toregional director• November 15, 2004 –all GMO reports to regional director-22-

TRANSITIONS Volume 5, Issue 9• November 23, 2004 – Regional director needs to know if you invitation” only. Join us as we wish Saint Simmon & Emilee bestwill be attending the USDF Annual meeting in Lexington. of luck as they compete in the Young Horse Championships!At the end of September, Black Star riders will travel toDevon, PA to participate in the prestigious Dressage at Devon.LOCAL NEWSStargate Sporthorses will host a USDFUniversity Event – December 10-11, 2004Two Day Clinic w/ Dr. Cesar Parra(100506) Contact Barb Gessnerrbonnot@stargatesporthorses.comDDC and Double V Morgans in cooperation withEquestrian Education Systems are hosting a USDFUniversity Event – Eckhart Meyners Seat Symposium(100502) Contact DDC VP - Jennie Bohart817-421-0404 jbohart@attglobal.net or Jill Hassler-Scoop 406-626-5764 jhascoop@aol.coms DDC Member Lynn Seidemann traveled to Athens,Greece, to compete in the Paralympic Games. We’re waiting tohear what the results of her rides were.s Sabine Schut-Kery has been in California competingProud Meadows’ Friesians and reports: “Weather is stillincredible, especially showing Friesians! The shows are awesome,only 30 min. from the barn and 4 miles from the motel we arestaying. Food absolutely amazing, I give it a 10!”She’s showing IDS at 4 th Level Hannibal at 1 st Level, and Simon(who she’s had in training only 6 weeks) at Training and 1 st level.IDS is scoring in the high 60’s and Hannibal and Simon in themid-high 70’s (taking many first places). Looks like the GoldenState is truly a golden for Sabine.s Lisa Blackmon of BLACKSTAR SPORT HORSES(Valley View, TX) reports that their riders recently returnedfrom High Plains Colorado Horse Park in Parker, CO where theycompeted at Dressage in the Rockies on August 6, 7, & 8. Theyhad good results, with Lisa taking 1 st place on Day 1 and 2 for FEIIntermediare I and I-1 Freestyle, tying for 1 st for Intermediare I onDay 3, and again taking 1 st on day 4, and I-II. Jessica Blackmon,her daughter, rode Cortez at Training level, taking a 1 st , 2 nd , 3 rdand 4 th place at various tests in that level. Emilee Reed rode SaintSimmon to 2 nd place finishes on Day 2 and 3 in the FEI 5 YearOld test. She also rode Nicolai (his 1 st show) to good placings at2 nd and Third level.Following the ISR/Oldenburg Mare & Foal Inspection tobe hosted by Black Star Sport Horses on September 2, their riderswill be traveling to Kentucky to compete at MSEDA – Dressageat the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. Jessica Blackmonwas named the Dressage Seat Medal Semi-Final Champion in herage division at the 2003 Regional Championships. By her winningher class, she was automatically qualified to attend the 2004Dressage Seat Medal Finals to be held at MSEDA. We all wishJessica her the best of luck at the 2004 U.S. Equestrian DressageSeat Medal Finals!Additionally, Saint Simmon, ridden by Emilee Reed, hasbeen selected to compete in the 2004 USEF/Markel Young HorseDressage National Championships to be held at MSEDA -Dressage at the Park. This is a tremendous achievement and is “by-23-CLASSIFIED ADSNon-service classified advertisements are free to DDC memberswith the restriction of no more than three (3) classified ads permember per month. Free ads will run two (2) months and will bedeleted unless extension is requested. Service related or nonmemberclassified ads cost $5.00 per month, for 5 lines.Additional lines may be purchased at $1.00 each. Payment mustbe received in advance.TRAININGCLASSICAL DRESSAGE INSTRUCTION. Riding lessons (schoolhorses available), longe lessons, training, clinics. Be the bestyou can be! Call Kass Lockhart at 972-317-7330 (04/04p)DRESSAGE TRAINING IN THE BEST OF CLASSICAL EUROPEANTRADITION. Joan Myrthue, FEI rider/trainer, of Denmark,exclusive trainer at Southern Comfort Farm, Aubrey, TX, isaccepting horses and riders in full training or customizedlesson programs. Improve your seat, strengthen and suppleyour horse and have fun! Contact Joan at 214-675-8385.(8/04p)HORSES FOR LEASENEED A NICE HORSE? For lease to approved riders onlyat Limeridge Farm – 5 yo Oldenburg (Dutch/Hann X) mare,15’3”; 6 yo Holsteiner mare, 16’3”. For Dressage orcombined training/jumping. $350.00 per month. ContactKathy at 972-542-5470, cell 972-841-8183. (0704)HORSES NEEDEDA FEW GOOD HORSES NEEDED. Will you donate yourhorse to the McKinney Police Department? Good horses forpatrol work needed, between ages of 5 to 12 years. Must beat least 16.2 hh, sound and healthy. Prefer Draft breeds,Draft crosses, and Warmbloods. Geldings only. Will betrained for police work and cared for under the stricteststandards. For more information call John Wiltsie. 940-686-2712 after 8pm (8/04p)HORSES FOR SALEPERSONALITY PLUS LOOKS! 4 yr. old, registered, flashy sorrel,overo paint gelding with potential for anything you want! Verysweet, willing and personable attitude. You must see this classyguy. Selling at only $3500. to owner giving him a future inshowing. Call Courtney @ 972-672-7579 (9/04p)4TH LEVEL SCHOOLMASTER OFFERED FOR SALE".1991 16.1hh Appendix Quarter Horse mare -Topofarbek "Beck"-has competed extensively through 4th level, has won severalUSDF/AHQA dressage titles. Very well built and a beautiful mover;wonderfully light, responsive, intelligent and eager to please. Agreat horse for a JR/YR or AA who wants to learn how to ride theupper level movements. Beck has learned several upper levelmovements including piaffe and passage. To a good home only,reasonably priced. Pictures and additional information can be foundat: www.CallahanTraining.com - under "Sale Barn" or you cancontact Jennifer Callahan at - 214.282.0188 orJennifer@CallahanTraining.com (9/04)FAUX FRIESIAN Wish you could afford a Friesian? Chacois an 8 year old, super cute, jet black Percheron/Morgancross. He is fun to ride, with lots of charm, a great work ethic

TRANSITIONS Volume 5, Issue 9and forward gaits. He has been in professional training forthree months with Collette Sossaman. Friendly and talkative,he is looking for his own person. $5000 to a good home.Call Rhonda at (817) 233-3127 or e-mail rpool2@fnf.com(9/04p)Quality dressage horses for sale:- 3 YEAR OLD OLDENBURG MARE by Lehnsritter. 16hands, chestnut. Light, elegant, elastic movement.Excellent canter. Beautiful type and quiet disposition. Alot of quality for the future. Just being started u/s.- 7 YEAR OLD OLDENBURG GELDING. 16.3, grey,with beautiful head and neck. The sweetest dispositionavailable, very quiet and safe. Competed 2nd level withwins and scores over 67%, schools 3rd level. Perfect forany amateur or Junior to begin competitive career on.- 17 YEAR OLD DUTCH GELDING. FEISCHOOLMASTER. 16.2, bay with white. Perfect horsefor ambitious amateur or junior to learn the FEI on or proto get into the Grand Prix arena on. Excellent movementand elasticity belies age and is fancy enough to becompetitive at NAYRC. Beautiful 1 tempis and halfpasses.Contact jmadriguera@aol.com, 936-931-5764, or visitwww.shironfarm.com for details. All horses are reasonablypriced. (8/04)FRIESIANS FHANA REG. Two 4yr 3rd premium mares,starting dressage training, one green broke to drive, twoweanling fillies by the Grand Prix stallion Goffert 369.Contact Bre Dorsett 903-714-5800 or IconRanch@aol.com(8/04)14.2H CHESTNUT MORGAN GELDING. Professionaldriving training, as well as working under saddle and smalljumps. Would make a good CDE pony or a lifelong friend.Unfortunely he is a small fry in a tall rider family. 940-440-9275 (8/04)TB BROODMARE, 16.1 BAY BY DANZATORE,(Northern Dancer, Native Dancer bloodlines) foaled 1991.Jockey Club registered, plus PMB approved in Holsteinerstud book. Not sound for riding...produces big, tall andbeautiful babies, including a stunning 2004 colt by Le Santo,16.3 hh dark bay Holsteiner stallion, by Landgraf. In foalagain to Le Santo for late April, 2005. $5500 LFG 940-372-0314 or www.starchaseranch.com (8/04)3 YR.OLD REGISTERED PREMIUM HOLSTEINERMARE by Le Santo. Beautiful dark bay, black mane and tail.Currently 15.3 hh, should mature approx. 16.l hh.Professionally started under saddle May 11, 2004. Ridinggentle in covered arenas, outdoor arenas, trail riding, traffic,crossing bridges and ground poles. Lovely mover with lots ofsuspension. $15,000. http://www.starchaseranch.com Videoor CD call Sarita @940-372-0314 (8/04)2003 WELSH COB YEARLING COLT. Get thesubstance/movement/temperament in a manageable package!Beautiful with terrific conformation and personality. Shouldmature 14.3+. $4500. 8 yr. cropout paint mare. Barely broke.Good looking bay with socks, blaze. Lovely mover. $2000obo. Call Lisa at 903-664-3207. (7/04)FOR SALE OR LEASE. 15 YO TB GELDING, 16.2HH,solid 2nd level dressage, prelim event horse. Amazing horsewith awesome suspension, superb scope and a lot of heart.Beautiful lateral movement and gorgeous extended trot! Call(214) 284-7404. (7/04)SCHOOLMASTER – pleased to offer 16’3” black/bayHanoverian gelding. Imported and trained in Germany.Child safe, but big mover – healthy, uncomplicated – agentleman. Very special. Contact John Helm, Fort Worth,817-877-5405. Finley2@bigplanet.com (7/04)GRAND-DAUGHTER OF ALYDAR. 15 yo TB broodmareby Alydart out of Classy Bit by Voracious. Beautifulconformation. Chestnut, 15’3hh. Approved Oldenburg andHolsteiner. Premium babies. Open for 2005 breeding. 940-637-2771 (leave message). (7/04p)TACK AND SUPPLIESKIEFFER LECH DRESSAGE SADDLE. 17.5 inches,Excellent condition, 2 years old, black leather. Has a “1” onthe flap which I think is tree width, $1200. 972-523-3404 orpaul@aahz.org (8/04p)DEVON-AIRE TELFORD DRESS BOOTS Size 6 regular.Excellent condition. Sadly outgrown by junior rider $50. 940-440-9275 (8/04)17.5" BATES ISABELL DRESSAGE SADDLE for sale.Black leather, excellent condition. Exchangable gulletsystem ensures proper fit for any width horse. This is anextremely comfortable and functional saddle.jmadriguera@aol.com (8/04)PETRIE DRESSAGE BOOTS, 7000 series with zipper, 91/2 foot, 17 1/2 by 16 1/2 calf size, only used at shows,bought custom pair. $350 ($600 new). contactIconRanch@aol.com (8/04)SCHLEESE 18-1/2" JANE SAVOIE SADDLE, excellentcondition, medium width, made for large-boned TB. $2500.Contact Elizabeth Jeter @ 940.591.0902 orjanedoemom@yahoo.com (8/04)SCHLEESE 18" ROGER SEGERT SADDLE, nearly new,extra-wide, used on large round WB. $2500. ContactElizabeth Jeter @ 940.591.0902 orjanedoemom@yahoo.com. (8/04)BATES ISABELL DRESSAGE SADDLE 17.5, Excellentcondition. Includes Easy Change Gullet System, withstandard and large velcro in flexiblocks, (does not have CAIRpanels), and cover. $1450. Contact Vicki McCoy 817-561-4995 hm, 817-300-7530 cell, email dvmccoy@flash.net(8/04)USED DRESSAGE SADDLES. Passier 17"Grand Gilbert.Excellent condition. Black medium tree, gusseted panels,$1800. Prestige Golden Dressage 17" 37 cm (widetree) black,mint condition $1200. 16.5" County Warmblood black widetree, used condition $600. 17"Lazer (adjustable tree) black,gusseted panels, will fit any size horse. Great work saddlefor a training stable, worn but very usable $450, ContactRoxanne Rabun 214 368 3795 or cell 214 673 4508 (7/04)TRUCKS & TRAILERSWARMBLOOD TRAILER, 2000 Jackson 2 horsegooseneck, slantload. Extra Large Tack Room, Excellentcondition, $6,200.00. Call Bev Wollaston at 940-440-9069(8/04p)1985 BRENDERUP PRESTIGE TWO HORSE TRAILER.$1500.00 Kay Sabonis 214-277-6224 or 817-481-1872 (7/04)MISCFERTILIZED HORSE QUALITY COSTAL HAY squarebales $3 each, Contact the Knickers, 940-440-9275 (8/04)-24-

The Dallas Dressage Clubwww.dallasdressage.org~2005~ Membership ApplicationThe DDC membership year is from January 1 – December 31. DDC members receive club benefits which include subscriptionto 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 duringCalendar year 2004 (ref USEF Art 1919, e.)Application Type: New RenewalApplicant InformationName_______________________________________________________________ Date of Birth ______/______/_______Circle one: Dr / Mr / Mrs / Ms / Miss mmm dd yyyyAddress: ________________________________________________________________________________________________City: _________________________________________________________ State: __________ Zip: _____________________Home Phone: _____________________________________ Cell Phone: _______________________________________Work Phone: ______________________________________ Fax: ______________________________________________Email: _________________________________________________I prefer an electronic newsletter via email: YES NOMembership 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 NOAdditional Family Member IF APPLICABLE. MAY OBTAIN AN USDF GROUP MEMBERSHIP FOR AN ADDITIONAL $17.00 IncludedName__________________________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth ________/________/_________Circle one: Dr / Mr / Mrs / Ms / Miss mmm dd yyyyAddress: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________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 Assistant Mgr or Secretary Photography VideoTaping Public Relations Phone Committee Fund Raising Publications Event Planning Other _________________________________________________________________________** Volunteer hours are a requirement for 2005 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 ProfessionalAdditional Comments _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Liability ReleaseI 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 notsuch 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 – DDC Membership ChairPO Box 850727, Mesquite, TX 75185-0727Questions? Contact Susan Brownlee, membership@dallasdressage.orgor 972-226-0366 (h)DDC Office Use OnlyCheck # ____________ Amount: $__________ Date: ___________Date Rec’d ________________ DDC ID # _______________db_________ ver ltr_________ USDF_________ Horse reg # __________