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EVENTS Continued from page 35/28/2011FVSA Pleasure DrivingShow ADSADS Pleasure Driving ShowFVSA ShowgroundsHampshire, ILContact: Julie Kneip(630) 940-4160juliekneip@yahoo.com5/29/2011Dirty Harness DayPleasure Driving ShowFVSA ShowgroundsHampshire, ILContact: Kristen Breyer(847) 526-3012briarpatcheast@aol.com6/4 – 6/5/2011Woodstock Riding ClubAnnual June ShowWoodstock Riding ClubWoodstock, NYContact: Brenda Locke(845) 336-0743blocke9@verizon.net6/18 & 6/19/2011Iowa Dressage Classic I & IIUSEF/USDF sanctionedMaffitt Lake Equestrian CenterCumming, IAContact: Anne Sushko(563) 556-52616/18 – 6/19/2011Green Country DressageClassicDressage, Level 3 event sanctionedby USDF/USEFClaremore Expo CenterClaremore, OKContact: Rita Stegeman(810) 300-6168Find more events at:www.morganhorse.com/news_events/event_calendar/?cat=open_datesMorgans Win at Little Everglades CDE continued from page 3strong showing against larger equine competitors whodominate the sport of combined driving. Standing insixth place after the dressage and marathon, ownerAlan Aulson drove his athletic Morgans with speedand confidence winning the cones competition,which pushing him ahead to win the blue in the FEIpairs division.Nordby Coalie’s Duke (Caduceus Falcon x CoalCreek Sabra’s Coalie), Nordby Coalie’s Coal Dust(Ortawn Captain Royal x Coal Creek Sabra’s Coalie),and Nordby Shadow’s Sam Spade (Ortawn CaptainRoyal x Ribbon Shadow SRD) are all registered blackMorgan horses. When driving a pair in competition,you can alternate three horses in the three phases:dressage, marathon, and cones so all three horsescompeted. The Morgans are owned by Maureen andAlan Aulson of Georgetown, Massachusetts; who arealso the owners of Black Prong Equestrian Center inBronson, Florida.This is a very important year for the advanced pairdrivers, as they are all being observed at competitionsby United States Equestrian Federation (USEF)officials who will select the best pairs to compete onthe United States Team at the World’s Pairs DrivingChampionship to be held in Conty, France August24-28, 2011.The Morgan DressageAssociation Wants You!If you ride a Morgan in dressage and want to share your passion andenthusiasm for dressage Morgans with like-minded riders, whetheryou ride for show or for pleasure, the Morgan Dressage Associationwould love to hear from you! The Morgan Dressage Association (MDA)is a National Service Organization for the AMHA. MDA membersare Morgan dressage riders from all levels through Grand Prix, as wellas individuals whose goals are more on a personal level—to improvethemselves and their horses through dressage.The MDA’s quarterly newsletter is filled with information forthe Morgan dressage enthusiast. Regular features include a breeder’shighlight; articles on Morgans and their riders who have reachedGrand Prix; features spotlighting MDA members, their horses andtheir accomplishments; tips from dressage judges and trainers; as wellas free classified ads for members.The Morgan Dressage Association awards yearly scholarships toJunior/Young Riders, Adult Amateurs, and Professional riders. YearlyAwards of Excellence are presented to competitors from Training Levelthrough Grand Prix, as well as to Morgan Sport Horse breeders. Inaddition, the MDA sponsors the Morgan Individual Breed Class atDressage At Devon in September, the most prestigious sport horse breedshow in the country, which attracts more than 35,000 visitors per year.To join the Morgan Dressage Association, please go to www.morgandressage.org and download an application form, or call KarinWeight at (801) 377-4180 for MDA Membership information.Page 4