Nov/Dec 2011 - Alamo Dressage Association

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The Official Newsletter of the Alamo Dressage Association 

IN THIS ISSUE 

The Stall Street Journal is published monthly by, and for, the members of the Alamo Dressage Association. 

Election Results 

ASSC pictures 

30th Anniversary & 

Awards Banquet 

Chair for organizing this event! 

We are on the web at www.alamodressage.org 

Happy Holidays, ADA! I hope you had a wonderful 

Christmas and are planning a fun New Year’s! 

This issue is packed with a lot of news—I hope you enjoy 

it. First we had a great event on November 19th at Rio 

Cibolo Ranch. ADA member, Sandy Venneman, PhD led 

a discussion on ―Why Does My Horse Do That‖ followed 

by demo rides. Our riders and horses did well despite the 

long horns and lamas who found our activities very interesting! 

Thanks to Carolyn Vandenberg, our Education 

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Next was the USDF Annual Convention. Carolyn Vandenberg, ADA VP and Education Chair attended as our GMO delegate. 

Carolyn was also elected to the USDF Executive Board as At-Large Director —a newly created position. Carolyn 

won her election despite the stiff competition!!! We are really lucky to have a member of the USDF Executive Board on 

our board! 

Speaking of board members, ADA held it’s annual election. I was elected to continue as President for another two years, 

Jennifer Delmer (our current Member at Large) was elected to take Carolyn’s place as VP (Carolyn is continuing in her 

role as Education Chair) and Kathy Lubianski was elected to take Bill Eash’s place as Treasurer (Bill is still working in 

California). In addition, Kathleen Reynolds was appointed to the Member-at-Large position, Vicki Krebsbach to Membership, 

and Pam Gouger to Schooling Shows. Thanks and welcome to our new board members! 

On December 3rd, Judy and Rick Urban hosted ADA at the Bikram Yoga studio. Members were treated to a private Bikram 

yoga session followed by a talk by Rick Urban. Rick discussed the importance of staying flexible especially after age 

35 and how yoga (especially Bikram yoga) is perfect for this. 

On December 11th ADA held it’s first Schooling Show Championship and Holiday Open Show at the San Antonio Rose 

Palace. Despite the cold temps and rain, we had a full show! Results are posted on www.alamodressage.org. Special 

thanks to Pam Gouger for volunteering as Show Secretary and thanks to all our other volunteers (see picture on page 3!) 

Championship winners left with ribbons, medals, saddle pads and CASH! Start collecting your scores for next year. We 

will be updating and posting 2012 qualifying rules within the next month. 

The Juniors were busy hosting a holiday party on December 17th. Originally scheduled to work at Triple H that morning, 

that volunteer event was canceled at the request of Triple H. That evening the juniors held a party at In the Irons complete 

with a gift exchange! 

Mark your calendars for our 30th Anniversary Party and Awards Banquet at Biga on the Banks on January 28th! Evite to 

come! Have a great New Year’s!!! - Arlene Gaitan, President 

Alamo Dressage Association is a Group Member Organization of the U.S. Dressage Federation. ADA’s members are 

automatically USDF group members. For USDF Participating Membership, members must apply directly to USDF. Submissions 

close the 10th of the month prior to publication. Please send submissions to Arlene Gaitan at arlenegaitan@att.net 

or abgaitan@yahoo.com. ADA can be found at www.alamodressage.org 

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Board Election Results 

Elections were recently held for the positions of President, Vice President and Treasurer for the 2012 

-2013 term. President: Arlene Gaitan 

Vice President: Jennifer Delmer 

Treasurer: Kathy Lubianski 

Other Positions appointed: 

Member-at-Large: Kathleen Reynolds 

Membership Chair: Vicki Krebsbach 

Schooling Show Chair: Pam Gouger 

Congratulations and Welcome to our new board members! 

MARK YOUR CALEN- 

DARS: 

ADA 30th Anniversary and 

Awards Banquet 

January 28, 2012 

Biga on the Banks 

ADA Schooling Show Championship 

Volunteers 

Back Row (left to right): Douglas 

Christensen, Announcer, Cel 

Cox, Scribe, Vicki Krebsbach, 

Ribbon Room, Arlene Gaitan, 

Manager, Karen Silvers, Ring 

Steward, Pam Gouger, Secretary, 

and Debbie Sigoloff. 

Front Row (left to right): Kassidy 

Peacock, Sabina Ortiz, Runner, 

and Brittany Silvers, Runner 

Not pictured: Karen Peacock, 

Scorer, Jennifer and John Delmer, 

Mando Gaitan and Jackie 

Kelley. Photo courtesy of Jim 

Johannsen—www.jj-photos.com 

ADA SCHOOLING SHOW 

CHAMPIONSHIPS 

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photos! 


Scenes from ―Why Does My Horse Do That?‖ 

with Sandy Venneman, PhD 

Clockwise left to right: Attendees listen to Sandy’s talk; 

Sandy Vennemann and organizer, Carolyn Vandenberg; 

Sandy demonstrates her theory to Sarah Eastham and 

Leigh Olejer; Leigh Olejer and Judy Allison were demonstration 

riders. 




Scenes from Yoga For Riders with Rick and Judy Urban 

Clockwise left to right: Hosts, Judy and Rick 

Urban; Rick Urban discusses the importance of 

flexibility for riders; Vicki Krebsbach and Lolly 

Perry discuss the session with Joanna Lambert; 

Kassidy Peacock learns some moves from Judy; 

Ginny Wejrock enjoys some cool water after 90 

minutes of ―hot‖ yoga. 



Pictured left to right: 

Scenes from Schooling Show Championships 

Madeleine Ramon’s horse, Mesmeryz-+, smiles 

for the camera. This pair won the Training Level 

Junior 12 and under Championship 

Kristen Moore and Mr Chask+ were Champions 

of the 1st Level Junior Division 

Pam Rinaldi and WR Ulysses were Champions of 

the 1st Level Adult Amateur Division 

Sarah Eastham and Kariim Shaara were Champions 

of both the Introductory and Training Level 

Junior 13 and Over Division 

Photos courtesy of Jim Johannsen 

www.jj-photos.com 


More Scenes from Schooling Show Championships 

Pictured left to right: 

Sandy Venneman and Epochal were Champions of the Training 

Level Open Division 

Skye Simpson and R Sparks Afire were Champions of the Introductory 

Junior under 12 Division 

Kathleen Reynolds and Mia Bella were Champions of the Introductory 

Adult Amateur Division 

Virginia Rose and Winnerfee were Champions of the Training Level 

Adult Amateur Division 

Photos courtesy of Jim Johannsen 

www.jj-photos.com 


Meeting Date: October 12, 2011 

I. Call to Order 

President Arlene Gaitan called the meeting to order at In the Irons at 6:33 p.m. 

II. Board of Directors Roll Call 

Board of Directors present was the following: Arlene Gaitan (President), Carolyn Vandenberg (Vice President/Education 

Chair), Cheryl Harlin (Secretary/Sponsorship), Jill Ammann (Jr/YR Chair), Jennifer Delmer (Member-at-Large), and Linda Pedde 

(Membership Chair). Membership attendees: Cecelia Cox, Rebecca Harlin, and Karen Peacock. 

III. Approval of Today’s Agenda 

Jennifer moved to approve the agenda as presented; Cheryl seconded. The motion was approved. 

IV. Approval of Previous Board of Directors (BoD) Meeting Minutes 

Jill moved to approve ADA’s previous BoD meeting minutes; Cheryl seconded. The motion was approved. 

V. President’s Report 

Arlene began the meeting with call for officer nominations for ADA President, Vice President, and Treasurer which will close 

on October 28. Ballots will be mailed November 11 after the 

Annual Membership meeting on November 9 where nominees will introduce themselves. 

Voting will take place for 30 days from November 12 through December 12 (postmark). Then election results will be announced on 

December 19. 

VI. Vice President’s Report No report 

VII. Treasurer’s Report 

No financial reports provided but the checking account should reflect over $40,000. 

VIII. Secretary’s Report No report 

IX. Member-at-Large Chair’s Report No report 

X. Newsletter Editor’s Report 

Arlene suggested publishing the newsletter quarterly rather than monthly since ADA utilizes website and Constant Contact. 

Jill moved to have $50 sent to have floral arrangement sent to an editor for post hospitalization; Cheryl seconded. The motion was 

approved. 

XI. Junior/Young Riders Chair’s Report 

On behalf of the ADA Jr/Yrs, Jill and Jennifer will provide $50 sponsorship for the USDF Region 9 Championships/Houston 

Dressage Society Open show for a training level Jr/YR class held November 3-6, 2011 at GSWEC in Katy, TX. 

XII. Education Chair’s Report 

October Board Meeting Minutes—Approved 

Carolyn has scheduled a Sandy Venneman, PhD ―Why Does My Horse Do That‖ seminar on November 19 at Rio Cibolo 

Ranch, 1101 Ullrich Road, Marion TX/8:30 am – 5:00pm. Presented at a USDF annual meeting/national level event, this seminar 

will include morning lectures, BBQ lunch break, and afternoon riding demonstrations. Carolyn is firming up details on contracting 

and a $500 grant from the USDF Region 9 Educational Fund. She will also look into submitting an advertisement for the seminar to 

Kathy Jones at the USDF Region 9 Championships and notification on the Lone Star Dressage website and USDF credit confirmation. 

The fees are the following: $30 for ADA members, $35 for non-members, $60 for demonstration riders to include pen at Rio 

Cibolo Ranch. 


Also, Carolyn is working on an adult camp and researching grants for it. A Ride-a-Test is projected for January 29, 2012. 

XIII. Committee Reports 

Recognized/Rated Horse Shows: For 2012, ADA will be asking for request for proposals (RFPs) for show manager. Cel Cox will be 

show stable manager. ADA will look into ATA, Morgan, AWS, and other association awards; Jennifer and Cheryl request from the 

membership for other breed recognition. Arlene and Carolyn emphasized pony measurements and informing show secretary. Jennifer 

moved to give ADA polo shirts to Don and Mary of the SA Rose Palace where ADA recognized shows are held; Cheryl seconded. 

The motion was approved. 

Membership: Linda reported the ADA currently has 124 members, will update the membership application, and mail out membership 

renewals for the upcoming year. The board welcomed Vicki Krebsbach who will be membership chair in 2012. 

Website: Bill and Arlene have been updating the ADA website. 

Banquet: No report; banquet scheduled on January 21, 2012 at Biga on the Bank downtown SATX. 

Awards: Regarding perpetual trophies, ADA will give a year notice that an award will be retired. 

Sponsorship: Cheryl turned in $1,080 in sponsorship funds, is continually updating the list, and will correspond to sponsors with 

fall show programs due to them. 

By-Laws: Arlene and committee reviewed the by-laws for membership approval. 

Schooling Show: The schooling championships will also include an open show. The February 2012 schooling show is projected to be 

at In the Irons. 

Calendar: Website calendar has been updated. 

XIV. Unfinished Business 

1. ADA Show High Point and ADA Member Show High Point Awards; horse owner requirements: ADA Show High Point 16‖ 

ribbons will be ordered by Arlene. Horse owner/rider ADA membership requirement will be in effect in 2012. ADA Membership 

High Point is tabled. 

2. ADA trailer: The club is researching purchasing a 16’ covered trailer to store show related items (dressage arena rails/ 

letters, chairs, supplies, etc.) and plans to sell the flatbed. 

XV. New Business 

1. USDF Region 9 Championship: ADA will contribute $250 for USDF Region 9 GAIC/SWDC bronze sponsorship with GMO 

banner displayed. 

2. Alida Darlington Memorial Garden Fund: Jennifer moved to have ADA donate $100 towards the Memorial Garden Fund; 

Cheryl seconded. The motion was approved. 

3. Dressage arena: ADA is planning to purchase a new dressage arena and currently has two old PVC sets. 

4. Annual membership meeting: The event will be held on November 9/6:30 p.m. at In the Irons. Jill moved to budget $100 

for food/drink for the meeting; Jennifer seconded. The motion was approved. 

XVI. Adjournment 

October Board Meeting Minutes—Approved, cont... 

Carolyn moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:53 p.m.; Jennifer seconded. The motion was approved. The next ADA BoD and 

annual membership meeting will be held on November 9, 2011/6:30 pm at In the Irons per ADA website calendar 


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Meeting Date: November 9, 2011 

I. Call to Order 

President Arlene Gaitan called the meeting to order at In the Irons at 6:36 p.m. 

II. Board of Directors Roll Call 

Board of Directors present was the following: Arlene Gaitan (President), Carolyn Vandenberg (Vice President/Education Chair), Cheryl 

Harlin (Secretary/Sponsorship), Jennifer Delmer (Member-at-Large and Jr/YR Co-chair), and Linda Pedde (Membership Chair). Membership 

attendees: Cecilia Cox, Rachel Harlin, Kathleen Reynolds, and Kathy Lubianski. Guest attendee was Karen Peacock. 

III. Approval of Today’s Agenda 

Jennifer moved to approve the agenda as presented; Carolyn seconded. The motion was approved. 

IV. Approval of Previous Board of Directors (BoD) Meeting Minutes 

Carolyn moved to approve ADA’s previous BoD meeting minutes; Jennifer seconded. The motion was approved. 

V. President’s Report 

Arlene began the meeting with introductions of both BoDs and members present; she ran the BoD meeting in conjunction with the annual 

membership. Regarding ADA property, Arlene will look into purchasing one dressage arena; ADA has permission to use a couple of arenas from 

two local organizations. Also, ADA will purchase a covered trailer for approximately $4,000 to store show related items (dressage arena rails/ 

letters, chairs, supplies, etc.) and plans to sell the flatbed. For a recently hospitalized board member, Arlene will send a floral arrangement. 

VI. Vice President’s Report No report 

VII. Treasurer’s Report 

The board was given a treasury report from October 2010 through September 2011 which reflected $22,516.49 in retained earnings and 

$16,896.30 in net income for a $39,412.79 total in liabilities and equity. 

VIII. Secretary’s Report 

ADA officer voting ballots are prepared and will be mailed November 11. Voting will take place for 30 days from November 12 through 

December 12 (postmark). Then election results will be announced on December 19. 

IX. Member-at-Large Chair’s Report No report 

X. Newsletter Editor’s Report 

Arlene suggested publishing the newsletter quarterly rather than monthly since ADA utilizes website and Constant Contact. 

XI. Junior/Young Riders Chair’s Report 

Jennifer announced the Jr/YR will plan a Christmas party/volunteering at Triple H in December and schooling show in February 2012. 

XII. Education Chair’s Report 

November Board Meeting Minutes—Approved 

Carolyn has scheduled a Sandy Venneman, PhD “Why Does My Horse Do That” seminar on November 19 at Rio Cibolo Ranch, 1101 

Ullrich Road, Marion TX/8:30 am – 5:00pm. Presented at a USDF annual meeting/national level event, this seminar will include morning lectures, 

BBQ lunch break, and afternoon riding demonstrations. Carolyn is firming up details on contracting and a $500 grant from the USDF Region 

9 Educational Fund. Also, Carolyn is working on an adult camp (possibly partnering with another GMO) in conjunction of a grant, a 

lecture with an equine veterinarian, and scribe clinic. A Ride-a-Test is projected for January. On December 3, the yoga class will be hosted by 

the Campbell-Urban. 


XIII. Committee Reports 

Recognized/Rated Horse Shows: For 2012, ADA will be asking for request for proposals (RFPs) for show manager and an assistant which Arlene 

will post on the ADA website. Linda will assist Helen Valence in future shows. Arlene mentioned the list of open positions listed in the 

annual membership agenda. For the next spring show, some board members suggested having contests such as stall decorating and bonnet and 

costume classes to include dogs/horses. 

Membership: Linda reported the ADA currently has 124 members, will update the membership application, and mail out membership renewals 

for the upcoming year. Cheryl moved to nominate Vicki Krebsbach as ADA membership chair for the next two-year term; Jennifer seconded; the 

motion was approved. 

Website: Bill and Arlene have been updating the ADA website and considered outsourcing. Kathy suggested using other website formats such as 

GoDaddy/SurePoint/MS application in April. 

Banquet: ADA awards banquet scheduled on January 21, 2012 at Biga on the Bank downtown SATX. The association’s 30-year anniversary will 

be recognized, too, along with board member departures, volunteer awards, retiring sponsors, sponsor-of-the-year, and a 30+ yr veteran riding 

trainer. 

Awards: No report. 

Sponsorship: Cheryl received extra copies of fall show programs at meeting and will invoice sponsors. 

By-Laws: Arlene and committee reviewed the by-laws for membership approval. Ballots will be sent via postal mail. 

Schooling Show: The schooling championships will also include an open show. Pam Gouger is show secretary and Cel will scribe. Arlene has 

coordinated prizes/awards and ceremonies per level. A couple of members have expressed interest as schooling chair. Arlene will contact “L” 

judges and candidates to assist in future schooling shows. 

Calendar: Website calendar has been updated. 

XIV. Unfinished Business None 

XV. New Business 

1. Nominations for 2012 President, Vice President, and Treasurer: For 2012-2013 two-year term, Arlene announced her candidacy for 

ADA President again. Arlene moved to nominate Jennifer Delmer as ADA Vice President; Carolyn seconded. The motion was approved. Carolyn 

will remain as education chair. Then, Jennifer moved to nominate Kathy Lubianski for ADA Treasurer; Cheryl seconded; the motion was 

approved. 

2. 2012 Member-at-Large: Arlene welcomed Kathleen Reynolds as future chair. 

XVI. Adjournment 

November Board Meeting Minutes—Approved, cont... 

Jennifer moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:47 p.m.; Cheryl seconded. The motion was approved. 

The next ADA BoD meeting will be held on December 14, 2011/6:30 pm at In the Irons per ADA website calendar. 


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USDF Approves 

National Dressage 

Championships 

Lexington, KY (December 4, 2011) 

– The United States Dressage Federation 

(USDF) is pleased to announce approval 

by its Board of Governors of a US national 

dressage championship beginning in 

2013. This championship will be a head 

to head competition showcasing Adult 

Amateur and Open riders at Training 

Level through Grand Prix. 

With invitations to be extended to 

competitors who have qualified through 

the Great American Insurance Group/ 

USDF Regional Dressage Championships, 

the inaugural championship (exact name 

TBD) will take place in the fall of 2013 at 

the Kentucky Horse Park (KHP) in Lexington, 

KY. The KHP was the site of the 

2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian 

Games. It also hosts the annual Rolex 

Kentucky Three-Day Event and the FEI 

North American Junior and Young Rider 

Championships. 


Bronze Spon- 

According to USDF President George Williams, the first formal discussions 

within the USDF, regarding a US national championship, 

started almost 20 years ago. Williams also states, “This is indeed an 

exciting day for American dressage and in particular, our adult amateur 

competitors.”

Volunteers Needed 

WE NEED YOU! 

ADA cannot function without volunteers….here are our current volunteer opportunities! 

Newsletter Editor 

Website Editor 

Show Scribes 

Show Hospitality Chairperson 

Show Set-up/break-down 

Voting Members 

CONGRATULATIONS! 

Congratulations to ADA member, Ashley Hammill, 

who won the 2011 USDF Region 9 Teaching Excellence 

Award! 

Congratulation to ADA member, Carolyn Vandenberg, 

who was elected to the USDF Executive Board 

in the position of At-Large Director! 

President/Newsletter : Arlene Gaitan, 

830-751-2151, abgaitan@yahoo.com 

Vice President: Jennifer Delmer, 210-828-0361 

jenniferdelmer@gmail.com 

Secretary: Cheryl Harlin, 830-228-4867 crrranch@gvtc.com 

Treasurer: Kathryn Lubianski, 830-303-4198 , 

kathyjltx@me.com 

Member-at-large: Kathleen Reynolds, 210 3834152, 

kialuagirl@yahoo.com 

Education: Carolyn Vandenberg, 210-215-2423, 

vandenberg@gvtc.com 

Junior/ Young Riders: Jill Ammann, 830-446-9312, 

jill@gvtc.com 

Contact Arlene Gaitan if you are interested 

in any of these positions! 

2012 ADA Officers 

arlenegaitan@att.net 

830-751-2151 

Non-Voting Members 

Membership: Vicki Krebsbach, 210-698-0479, 

kkrebsbach@satx.rr.com 

Awards: Susan Hancock 830-779-2899, 

dressagewsusan@gmail.com and Leeann Liese 210-859-1028, 

lastdimeranch@aiemail.net 

Recognized Shows: Bill Eash, 210 872 7805, eash@gvtc.com 

Schooling Shows: Pam Gouger, 210 316-8754, 

pamgouger@gmail.com 

Junior/Young Rider 

President: Kassidy Peacock, 210 872 –8628 , 

ridingqueen217@gmail.com 


Pictured below is ADA’s 

―new‖ used trailer! The 

trailer will store show 

supplies and arenas.

Tellington TTouch Training Workshop 

Jan 21-22 , River Horse, 8601 Bluff Springs, Austin. 

Go to http://www.wholehorsemanship.com/ 

#!ttouchendwrkshp or call 512-917-1866 

ADA “Ride and Review” with Donna Meyer 

“r” dressage judge. January 29—Ride-a-test 

format. Location: In the Irons.FMI or to RSVP, 

contact Education Chair, Carolyn Vandenberg at : 

Vandenberg@gvtc.com or 210-215-2423 

Joanie Bolton/Alfredo Hernandez Clinic 

January 27-29, Silver Oaks Farm, Kerrville 

FMI: cindydix@ktc.com or or 830-792-3414 

USDF JR/YR Clinic Series with Jeremy 

Steinberg—January 28-29, North Texas Equestrian 

Center, Wylie, FMI: jryoungriderclinics@usdf.org 

Upcoming Clinics 

One ADA Junior’s USDF Championship Experience 

By: Madeleine Ramon 

My experience showing in Houston was 

amazing. I had a blast in The Great American and 

in USDF Dressage Seat Equitation class. I placed 

seventh in the Great American show with a score 

of 64.2%. I loved the awards ceremony as well. In 

Dressage Seat Equitation, I placed second which 

means that I get to go to Nationals! 

Overall I had a great time and I will definitely 

try to make it back next year. 

Madeleine and Mesmeryz-+ after winning 2nd 

Place in the USDF Dressage Seat Equitation Class 

ADU’s Improving Your Judging Eye and 

Showing Skills with Hilda Gurney February 

11-12, Southwestern University, Georgetown, 

FMI: austindressageunlimited.org 

ADA Scribe Clinic with Kathryn Kyle “r”. 

February 25. Location: In the Irons. FMI or to 

RSVP, contact Education Chair, Carolyn Vandenberg 

at : Vandenberg@gvtc.com or 210-215- 

2423 

Farm Vet/USDF Adult Clinic with Lilo 

Fore March 3 & 4, 2012, 8:00 am to 5 pm 

Stormin' G Ranch, College Station, TX 

FMI: www.usdf.org 

Spring Forward with Jeff Moore 

March 31 - April 3, Royal Equus Farm, 20307 

FM 973, Coupland, FMI 512 694 8200 (c) , 

Email: lasnider488@austin.rr.com 

Wolfgang May Clinics. Monthly in Boerne. 

Contact Theresa Peck to get on her mailing list. 

pecktca@aol.com. 

www.wolfgangmaydressage.com 


Scenes from USDF/SWDC Championships 

Pictured from Left to Right: 

Lauren Gerritsen and Bouie’s Shadow won the USDF and SWDC 4th 

Level Junior Championships and were Reserve at Third Level. 

Kyra Shine placed 6th in the USDF First Level Junior Championship 

Kitch Simpson and her Liberty Hill riders, Lauren Gerritsen, Eden 

Wyker and Brittany Silvers, pose in front of their award winning 

stalls that won 1st place in the stall decorating contest! 

Eden Wyker riding Buddy. 

Brittany Silvers riding Lamington. 


BITS AND PIECES 

Alamo Dressage 

Calendar of Events available online 

at: 

alamodressage.org 

Next Board Meeting will be held on 

January 11, 2012 at In the Irons Equestrian 

Center beginning at 6:30 p.m. 

Board meetings are generally held on the 

second Wednesday of the month. Dates, 

times and locations for future meetings 

can be found on the Calendar of Event 

page of www.alamodressage.org. 

Stall Street Journal Advertising Information 

Classifieds: Members: 8 lines free/2 issues; nonmembers: 

$5/1-5 lines; $10/6-10 lines for 2 issues. 

Commercial Advertisements 

Full page: $30 Quarter page:: $10 

Half page: $15 Business card: $5 

Quarter page: $10 

Upcoming ADA Educational 

Events: 

January 29—ADA “Ride and Review” with 

Donna Meyer “r” dressage judge. Ride-a- 

test format. Location: In the Irons. 

February 25—ADA Scribe Clinic with Kath- 

ryn Kyle “r”. Learn to be a dressage judge’s 

scribe! Already a scribe? Come learn the new 

scoring system! Location: In the Irons. 

March 2-3—USDF Adult Clinic - ADA Group 

Trip. Use your Cash Back for Education dollars 

to attend this event with fellow ADA members! 

We’ll caravan to College Station and share hotel 

rooms. 

March 14—ADA Hoof Lecture with Dr. Ball 

(following Board meeting) 7pm – In the Irons 

Equestrian Center. 

FMI or to RSVP, contact Education Chair, 

Carolyn Vandenberg at : 

Vandenberg@gvtc.com or 210-215-2423 


USDF Certified Dressage Instructor/ 

Trainer 

Silver and Bronze Medalist 

SUSAN HANCOCK 

Dedication to education and rider achievement 

830-779-2899 dressagewsusan@gmail.com 


Requirements: 

2012 ADA Junior/Young Rider Scholarship Application 

Graduating Senior planning to attend college 

2 year member (minimum) of ADA 

15 hour minimum per year of volunteer time to ADA 

Application Process: 

Complete application information below. 

Send application with a paragraph description about you and your riding 

Attach a photo of you with your horse (horse does not have to be owned) 

E-mail application and your riding biography/picture to Jr/Yr Chair Jill Ammann jill@gvtc.com. 

Mail original signed copy to ADA President Arlene Gaitan, 8417 FM 1283, Lakehills, TX 78063. 

Application Deadline: February 15, 2012 

************************************************************************ 

Name: _____________________________________ Birthdate: __________________ 

Address:________________________________________________________________ 

Phone number: ________________________ E-mail:____________________________ 

High School:_____________________________________________________________ 

College you are planning to attend:___________________________________________ 

ADA events you have participated in or volunteered for during your high school years. Please list the event at what you did. (Attach 

additional sheets if necessary.) 

Event Description 

Ex: ADA Spring 2011 Participant, ran tests 

I give permission for ADA to use my riding biography, including my name and attached picture on the ADA website and in ADA 

publications. 

Signature (parent/guardian if under 18):________________________________________

CASH BACK FOR EDUCATION 

ADA’s “Cash Back for Education” 

is available now for 2012. 

For criteria to participate, please 

visit www.alamodressage.org 

Several opportunities coming up 

to “cash in” are: 

ADU’s “Improving your judging eye 

and showing skills” with Hilda Gurney 

on February 11 & 12, Austin, 

AND 

USDF Adult Series with Lilo Fore 

on March 3 & 4, College Station. 

For more information on these exciting 

seminars, visit the 

www.usdfregion9.org 


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