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July 2005DDC Summer GeneralMembership MeetingSpecial events in ourfamily’s life:August 28 thSaddlebrook EC,Add a highlight from yourfamily’s Bartonville, life TXAdd a highlight from yourfamily’s Guest life Speaker:Dr Tracey Norman,Add a highlight from yourfamily’s life DVMFaculty Member atTexas A&MCollege of Veterinary MedicineIndividual Highlights:Dad’s News Page 2Mom’s News Page 3Kids’ News Page 4In This Issue:3 Calendar of Events4 Member’s Corner6 Board Meeting Minutes –May 20057 Six Days to a HappierHorse9 A Week at GarlandFarms12 DDC August School ShowEntry Form14 Federation News17 Region 9 News18 Lime Ridge FarmSeptember SchoolingShow Entry19 Classified AdsDallas Dressage ClubTransitionsJessica Blackmon Wins ChampionshipTitle At 2005 USEF Dressage SeatMedal FinalsUSEF News Release - Allentown, NJ— Jessica Blackmon of Valley View,Texas, and Marlee O’Neil of Chester,Vermont, were named champions intheir respective age divisions at the2005 USEF Dressage Seat MedalFinals in Allentown, New Jersey, May27-29. The third-annual Finals tookplace at the Horse Park of NewJersey, and played host to 23 of thecountry’s best junior dressage riders,who competed in two age divisions:13 & under and 14 to 18 years ofage. The 17-year-old Blackmon and13-year-old O’Neil will have theirnames engraved on the perpetualHart trophy kept on display in theUnited States Equestrian Federationoffices in Lexington, Kentucky.The purpose of the Dressage SeatMedal Program is to promote andreward excellence in equitation,including correct seat, position, anduse of aids in the sport of dressage.The rider, not just the horse, is theprimary focus of the judges’ scrutiny,one of the many unique aspects thatmakes the title a true honor for juniordressage riders. Junior riders inthese Finals qualified by competing inthe 2004 Semi-Finals, which tookplace at each of the Great American/USDF Regional Championships.[continued on page 5]Don’t Forget theDDC Adult Team Competition/ Lemonade Daze I/IIfeaturing USEF ‘S’ JudgesTHOMAS POULIN & CHARLOTTE TRENTLEMANAthens, TX – Intro-FEI, Closes July 12thTHE DALLAS DRESSAGE CLUB IS A GROUP MEMBER ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED STATES DRESSAGE FEDERATION

July 2005BOARD OF DIRECTORSPRESIDENT (04-06)Frances Lusepresident@dallasdressage.org214-507-6750VICE PRESIDENT (04-06)Jennie Bohartvicepresident@dallasdressage.org817-421-0404SECRETARY (04-06)Kathy Knappitschsecretary@dallasdressage.org972-542-5470MEMBERSHIP (04-06)Susan Sturdivan Brownleemembership@dallasdressage.org972-226-0366TREASURER (03-05)Barbara Lewistreasurer@dallasdressage.org903-866-3122AWARDS, MEETINGS, EVENTS (03-05)Pauline Jaroscewiczawards@dallasdressage.org817-267-5487ADS, PROMOTIONS & SPONSORSHIP(03-05)Linda McKeepromotions@dallasdressage.org972-317-3636PUBLICATIONS (03-05)Mary Stickenpublications@dallasdressage.org972-618-1710COMMITTEE CHAIRSSchooling Show CommitteeLiz Bramanschoolshows@dallasdressage.org972-772-5005Recognized Show CommitteeBruce Lawrierecognizedshows@dallasdressage.org972-495-5066Advanced Young Rider CommitteeLisa BlackmonFEIyouth@dallasdressage.org(940)637-1183Junior Rider CommitteeShelly Vaughnjuniorriders@dallasdressage.org972-424-5042Professional Advisor’s ChairSue Malone-CaseyDressagehorizons@aol.com972-318-3305Adult Ed Liaison to Region 9Elizabeth Jeterejeters@charter.net940-591-0580Volunteer Coordinatorvacantvolunteer@dallasdressage.orgMy “real” job is developing and implementing logistics support for humanitarianmissions to Central and South America and the Caribbean. My command completes 12-22missions a year with a small active reserve (AGR) staff of two planners and 11 “operators”, ofwhich I am one. Unlike my previous Army assignments, at this US Army South position theoperational tempo never slows down – we have to plan a mission while concurrently packinganother, as a third is being conducted “down-range,” and a fourth is redeploying. It isn’t easy,gets tiresome and brain fatiguing, but the reward is tremendous.In much the same manner, the operational tempo of DDC never slows down either.DDC’s board of directors, committee members and involved volunteers (numbering not manymore than 2 dozen) carry the burden of conceptualizing activities, planning events, andimplementing plans concurrently. While we were enjoying the Eckart Meyners educationalsymposium in March, the recognized show committee met in the wings at Las Colinas for aSpring Show planning session. We’re very close to hosting the Region 9 Adult TeamChampionships at the end of the month, but we’re also looking forward to the Yellow Rose2005, and deciding if we want to bid to host the Junior team, Adult Team, or Regional SportHorse Championships NEXT year.The problem I see is that although we’ve brought a certain degree of stability toDDC’s leadership since 2001, the membership wants more clinics, more schooling shows,recognized shows, improved quality, etc. The workload increases, the tempo does notdecrease, and board members are burning out. Pauline Jaroscewicz gamely stepped in to fillthe position of Awards Chair when Linda Walker resigned in 2002 (mid-term). Pauline has donea great job for 3 years, but she needs to focus on her new job and new horse and lessen theload of DDC duties. She will not run for re-election in August. Susan Brownlee has also servedDDC faithfully for 3 years – also since 2002. She’s mid-term at this point, and would LOVE tohand off membership to another member, if that person would step forward to help. It’s a bigjob, with considerable time commitment and requires tact and outstanding communicationskills (in addition to MS Access competency). Her position is on the ballot – she’ll vacateshould a nominee be located.Many other core members have now served 3 and 4 years. My tenure has been thelongest - since October 2001 when I was elected as publications chair. I cannot seek reelectionnext year (August 2006) as per the DDC by-laws. Jennie Bohart and Barb Lewis havebeen on the board nearly as long – Jennie as Vice President, Barb as recognized show chairand then treasurer. I’m not sure if Jennie plans to run for President in 2006. If you think youmight want this job (ARE YOU CRAZY !!??!!) you must hold a board position for at least a year tobe eligible to run. That by-law restriction is very limiting. When I became president only 3 sittingboard members met that criteria; the other two said “NO WAY, NO HOW” to taking the position.I’m very glad for the new faces on the Board, who provide great ideas and wonderful synergy,but the tasks require physical and mental energy as well – and what we really need is MOREACTIVELY INVOLVED MEMBERS. If everyone burns out, the membership will be left with aletterhead and bank account, and not much else…Please consider spending some time thissummer supporting your club – come to the summer meeting on August 28 th , contribute ideas,and be involved!FrancesAt Right - My mare “Mari” and her newbest friend Ashley. Having insufficienttime and energy to keep Mari up to 2 ndlevel as well as move my 4 year old Bobeyond “green”, I sent my mare to mytrainer Joan Myrthue for 13 yo Ashley tolearn dressage (she’s coming from H/J).Ashley’s having a blast learning fromthis 19 yo veteran.“Be correct or I’ll pin my ears!”President’s Message2

Calendar of EventsDallas Dressage Club sponsored event datesare highlighted by bolded and underlined text.July9-10 LYNDON RIFE CLINIC at OakMeadow Farm in Weatherford,TX. Contact Leslie Schmidt forinformation, 817-992-3509.9-10 GRETCHEN VERBONICDRESSAGE CLINIC, sponsoredby CTDS. Silver Hill Stables,Austin, Tx. Contact Cean Embreyat embreyo@aol.com or 512-267-17749-10 USDF REGION 9 ADULTCLINIC with KATHYCONNELLY, Folsom, LA.www.usdfregion9.org for moreinformation.10 DRESSAGE SCHOOLINGSHOW, Deer Creek Stables,Burleson, TX. 817-568-0174www.deercreek.bravehost.com16 USDF REGION 9 SUMMERMEETING, San Antonio, TX.Crowne Plaza Riverwalk.16-17 VOLKER BROMMAN CLINIC,Southern Comfort Farm, AubreyTX, contact Pegge Kinslow,scfpk@att.net, or 940-440-233324-25 WINDY KNOLL DRESSAGE,Magnolia, TX Refer to USDFRegion 9 Omnibus28-31 LENA WEDAMARK CLINIC,Noble Champion Sporthorses,Cedar Hill, TX, Contact BeckyBundens 940-368-898730-31 DDC LEMONADE DAZE I & II,Athens TX. Refer to USDFRegion 9 Omnibus. ShowSecretary: Julie Harkness,www.toplinestables.com, Email:info@toplinestables.comCONCURRENT WITH LEMONADE DAZE IUSDF REGION 9ADULT TEAM COMPETITIONAugust13-14 SILVER HILL SPORTHORSEBREEDERS I & II, Austin, TXRefer to USDF Region 9Omnibus20 DDC DRESSAGE SCHOOLINGSHOW Southern Comfort Farm,Aubrey, TX. Contact Liz Braman,schoolingshows@dallasdressage.org27 TOPSIDER FARM DRESSAGE II,College Station, TX. Refer to USDFRegion 9 Omnibus27-28 LYNDON RIFE CLINIC at OakMeadow Farm in Weatherford, TX.Contact Leslie Schmidt forinformation, 817-992-3509.27-28 VOLKER BROMMAN CLINIC,Southern Comfort Farm, AubreyTX, contact Pegge Kinslow,scfpk@att.net, or 940-440-233328 DRESSAGE SCHOOLING SHOW,Bluebonnet Arabian Horse Club,Mystic Acres, Terrell, TX, contactDiane Garcia at (972) 937-3338.September3-4 HDS LABORIOUS DAYS I & II,Conroe, TX Refer to USDF Region9 Omnibus8-11 LENA WEDAMARK CLINIC, NobleChampion Sporthorses, Cedar Hill,TX, Contact Becky Bundens 940-368-898717-18 DDC YELLOW ROSE FESTIVAL I& II, Las Colinas EquestrianCenter, Irving, TX. Refer to USDFRegion 9 Omnibus. ShowSecretary: Julie Harkness,www.toplinestables.com,info@toplinestables.com17-18 CEDAR TRACE SPORTHORSEFESTIVAL, College Station, TX.Refer to USDF Region 9 Omnibus23-24 WALTER ZETTL DRESSAGECLINIC, Stargate Sporthorses,Bartonville, Contact SusannahCord,smokyboye@mindspring.com to apply to rideor to sign up to audit.24-25 DRESSAGE AT SILVER HILL III &IV, Austin, TX. Refer to USDFRegion 9 OmnibusOctober8 DDC DRESSAGE SCHOOLINGSHOW, Las Colinas EquestrianCenter, Irving, TX. Contact LizBraman, schoolingshows@dallasdressage.org8-9 USDF REGION 9 FEI JUNIOR/YRCLINIC with SUE BLINKS,Freestyle Farm, Fulshear, TX.www.usdf.org for more3July 2005information.8-9 SCHLEESE SADDLEFITTING CLINIC with GeoffThomson, Master SaddleFitter and internationallyranked rider. Contact LindaMcKee, 469-524-5689 (9-5)or 469-789-4462 (cell)15-16 DR CESAR PARRASYMPOSIUM, KCDS, WhiteFox Manor, Olathe, Kansas,Rider applications wanted -due August 1 stto: KathyO’Brien, Questions? 913-681-0952 orkobrien21@kc.rr.com.Auditing $60/day, $100weekend.1-2 WINDY KNOLL FARMDRESSAGE, Magnolia, TX.Refer to USDF Region 9Omnibus.20-23 LENA WEDAMARK CLINIC,Noble Champion Sporthorses,Cedar Hill, TX, Contact BeckyBundens 940-368-898722-23 LOMA FOWLER DRESSAGECLINIC, Double V Ranch,Rockwall, TX, Contact BarbaraLewis 903-439-7717,Lewis_16881@msn.comNovember3-6 GREAT AMERICAN/USDFREGION 9 andSOUTHWEST DRESSAGECHAMPIONSHIPS, Katy, TX17-20 LENA WEDAMARK CLINIC,Noble Champion Sporthorses,Cedar Hill, TX, Contact BeckyBundens 940-368-8987Nov 30 USDF CONVENTION &SYMPOSIUM, Burbank (LA),CA. www.usdf.org for moreinformationDecember1-4 USDF CONVENTION &SYMPOSIUM, Burbank (LA),CA. www.usdf.org for moreinformation10-11 SPANISH RIDING SCHOOL60th Anniversary General PattonSalute Performance, HoustonToyota Center. www.usef.orgfor information on discount.Contact Tiffany Hill, Email:tiffanyh@rocketball.com, Phone:713.758.7577

July 2005[continued from Page 1]RESULTS OF THE 2005 USEF DRESSAGE SEAT MEDALFINALS ARE AS FOLLOWS:14 – 18 Division:(Rider, Hometown, Horse, Final Score)Champion: Jessica Blackmon, Valley View, TX, Saint Simon (6-yearoldKWPN Dutch Warmblood stallion, owned by Lisa Blackmon),81.667%Reserve: Robyn Weston, Grandville, MI, Polensio (8-year-oldDutch Warmblood gelding, owned by Robyn Weston), 81.667%13 & Under Division:(Rider, Hometown, Horse, Breeding, Score)Champion: Marlee O’Neil, Chester, VT, Oblahdie (9-year-old DutchWarmblood gelding, owned by Marlee O’Neil), 85.000%Reserve: Kelli Newton, RS Margarita, CA, Bar Hopping Hunter(8-year-old Appendix Quarter Horse gelding, owned by QuinaNelling), 80.667%DALLAS AREA RIDERS IN TOP RANKINGS ONUSEF 2005 PARAEQUESTRIAN ADVANCEDRIDER LISTLexington, KY – The USEF ParaEquestrian High PerformanceCommittee has named the 2005 ParaEquestrian Advanced RiderList based on scores that the riders submitted to fulfill the publishedcriteria. Those riders, in ranked order, are:Foundation had approached DDC to manage the dressage phaselogistics (arena set-up, volunteers for scribes, stewards, etc) inreturn for $1500. Thank these dedicated members for addingsome funds to DDC’s bank account – Bruce Lawrie, KathyKnappitsch, Pauline Jaroscewicz, Michelle Parks, Katie Caballero,Barb Lewis, Teresa Deeter and Jennie Bohart.MEMBERSHIP…Your member verification can be checked atdallasdressage.org. To obtain your USDF number should younot have your card, go to www.usdf.org.Please remember to let us know if you have a change ofAddress – membership@dallasdressage.orgIf you’re interested in taking over my position as MembershipChair – a position I love but just don’t have the time foranymore – the following insight is provided – you must havetime almost daily for phone calls, emails, and data entry andmailings, must be familiar with Microsoft Access and Excel.>> SusanECKART MEYNER/HANNES MUELLER REBATESDDC’s treasurer Barb Lewis will be sending out auditor andrider rebates to members who attended the EM/HM clinic inMarch. If you have a new or recently changed address, youmust contact Barb immediately so that your check is notmisdirected. Her email is treasurer@dallasdressage.org.Event organizers have provided Barb with an attendee list, soif you pre-registered but DID NOT attend the clinic, you willnot receive a rebate.• Robin Brueckmann of Summerfield, NC, and Richmond (1997Hanoverian gelding, owned by Robin Brueckmann)• Barbara Grassmyer of Placerville, CA, and Mibis (1994 Dutchgelding, owned by Barbara Grassmyer)• Rebecca Hart of Erie, PA, and Nordkap (1992 Hanoveriangelding, owned by Rebecca Hart)• Deb Lewin of Plano, TX, and Esqzaheena (1986 Arabian mare,owned by Deb Lewin and Equest Therapeutic)• Kebbie Cannon of Waxhaw, NC, and Dancer O (1985 KWPN DutchWarmblood gelding, owned by Kebbie Cannon)In addition to the above riders, the United States OlympicCommittee has named the following riders as Elite ParaEquestrianathletes based on their successful performances at the 2004Paralympic Games in Athens, Greece:• Keith Newerla of Seaford, NY, riding Lumberjack (1993 DutchWarmblood gelding, owned by Vanessa Moreland)• Lynn Seidemann of Coppell, TX, riding Phoenix B (1989 PolishWarmblood gelding, owned by Ronda Smith)HARD WORKING DDC MEMBERS EARN$1500 FOR THE CLUBA group of dedicated DDC members contributed their time thefirst weekend in June to manage the logistics of the Trinity RiverHorse Trials CIC*/** Three Day Event. The Fort Worth Equestrian5

You are cordially invited to meet the only team to represent Region 9in International competitionThe 2005 North American Young Rider Championship Team presentsAn evening of dressage at Retama Park, San AntonioJuly 16, 6:00 PMThis evening of dressage will include:• Exhibition rides• Introduction to the team• A BBQ dinner• Silent AuctionPlease do not miss this opportunity tosupport the Region 9 Team!All proceeds from the silent auctiongo to fund the team’s trip to the NorthAmerican Young RiderChampionships, Lexington, VA,July 26-31.All donations to the auctionaccepted!• BBQ dinner; $10.00 per person.• Please contact Joan Darnell to• reserve your place and to donateitems for the silent auction.• Telephone: 512-868-1814• Email: joan@dressage.us• This event is held in conjunctionwith the Region 9 summer meeting.For more information on themeeting, local lodging and morevisit www.usdfregion9.org.The 2004 Region 9 NAYRC Team: Andreanna Stucker,Amanda Garrett, and Sarah Christy, pictured at right..

July 2005DDC Professional’s DirectoryTRAINING/INSTRUCTIONJM DressageCONTACT: Joan MyrthueEMAIL: jmdressage@msn.comWebsite: www.jmdressage.comPRIMARY/MAILING ADDRESS: 2501 Breanna Way, Garland, TX75040PHONE: 214-675-8385, 214--673-2080FACILITY ADDRESS: McCally Arabians, 11051 Friendship Road,Pilot Point TX 76258SERVICES: Dressage training and instruction for horses and riders;school horses available for approved riders.SPECIALTY: Classical Dressage, Equine Aerobic and Gymnasticexercise.CREDENTIALS: 37 years of Dressage experience, 6 years in U.S.and the rest in Denmark. See website for more details.FACILITIES: Indoor covered arena, full size round pen, outdoordressage court, jumps, large pasture turn-out, with shelter,spacious tack rooms, wash stalls.DDC FEI YouthCommittee Chair(FEI riders & ages 16-22)DDC Junior RidersCommittee Chair(ages to 16)Lisa BlackmonShelly Vaughn940-637-1183 972-424-5042FEIYouth@dallasdressage.orgRegion 9FEI Youth ChairMichelle Voorheese(979) 690-6788 or(512) 633-8296ginni@flash.netjuniorriders@dallasdressage.orgRegion 9Youth Council:Mary Wetzel918-335-2683chsmdowfrm@aol.comSaddleBrook Equestrian CenterMeeting Room1130am – 3:30pmAgenda: Educational Lecture by TAMU CVM Professor– Dr Tracy NormanBoard Member Elections & Annual Committee ReportsLunch and Socializing!Free for all DDC MembersDDC will provide the drinks (soda, water), cups, plates,napkins, and ice. Attendees should bring food,deserts, snacks (ala pot-luck) and chair!11

July 2005DDC Sizzlin’ Summer Schooling Show -- August 20 th 2005Southern Comfort FarmUSDF “L” Graduate/Judge - Mary MahlerAubrey, TX Rain Date: September 3 rd , 2005Show Manager/Secretary: Liz Braman – Make checks payable to DDC. Mail Entries with copy of Coggins w/in 12 months of showdate to Liz at: 209 Pelican Cove Drive, Rockwall TX 75087. Questions? Telephone 972-772-5005, emailschoolingshows@dallasdressage.orgLocation: Southern Comfort Farm, 12028 F. M. 428, Aubrey TX 76227 Phone (940) 440-2333 , 972-932-6537. No day stalls orpaddocks available.ENTRY FORM Closing Date: Monday, August 15 th 2005Entrant’s NameDDC MembershipNumberPhone 1 Phone 2AddressEmail Address **Division Junior/YR Adult Amateur OpenHorse’s [DDC Registered] Name Age Breed• 60x20m sand footing outdoor arena for tests; 60x20m indoorsand/rubber footing arena warm-up• No dogs, please.• Ride times to be emailed or phoned by Wednesday [before show]**Email Preferred!• Classes and divisions will be combined if entries are not sufficient.• Volunteers needed to scribe, score, ring steward, and run tests.CLASSDESCRIPTION(2003 USDF & USEF Tests)1. Introductory Level Test A Test B2. Training 1 2 3 43. First 1 2 3 44. Second 1 2 3 4• Check DDC website Thursday/Friday for weather relatedcancellations.• DDC school shows are managed and secretaried in general similarto USEF recognized shows; however, these shows are un-rated andtherefore un-regulated by USEF. Show management reserves theright to make adjustments and allowances while maintaining thespirit of USEF competition rules.FEE$15.00 / class5. Dressage Equitation Judged on rider's position $10.006. Dressage Suitability Judged on horse's gaits $10.007. Leadline (Ages 8 & under) Rider Age: $ 8.00 Non Compete Fee Entrants must also pay office fee. $15.00 Office Fee $ 8.00 Late Fee Payment and/or registration received after closing dateAnd/or by phone or email.$10.00 Non-Member Fee Administration for non-DDC member’s $10.00TOTAL $LIABILITY RELEASE:I hereby release and hold harmless Dallas Dressage Club and/or Southern Comfort Farm, their officers, members, employees and agentsfrom any liability and from claims of any kind (including costs, expenses and/or attorney fees) that might result from damages, injuries andlosses to person or property during or in connection with this event whether or not such damages, injuries and losses result directly fromthe negligent act or omissions of the officers, members, employees or agents of Dallas Dressage Club and/or Southern Comfort Farm._________________________________________________Rider’s Signature (if under 18, signature of parent or guardian)_______________________________________Horse Owner’s Signature12

POSTURE and ENERGYFrom Eckart Meyners Work, Translated by Tanya BoydCross training activities improve riding. Each month we will highlight a different exercise for riders.POSTURE AND ENERGY (FIELDS)There is a direct connection between our posture and the energy flow in our bodies. Badposture causes disturbances in our body energies and produces stress. Biologists have learned thatupright posture (balancing on two legs) is much more efficient than balancing on four legs. Animalsmust use 40% of their energy to stay balanced on their four legs, while humans only have to use18% of their energy to stay balanced. This 18%, however, does not take into account those peoplewith bad posture habits, such as hunched shoulders or protruding heads. Horseback riders who havebad posture not only look bad, but they also use more energy than is necessary. Instead of usinggravity to their advantage, they constantly fight against it.Bad posture has a negative effect on the entire body and some parts of the body inparticular, for example, the thymus gland. Recognition of the importance of the thymus has dwindledin the past ten years, but new studies have shown that the thymus gland has direct connections tostress and the development of certain serious diseases (crib death, chronic illness, disturbances in theimmune system, infection, cancer, etc.). The human thymus gland is located in the middle of the chestdirectly behind the upper part of the breastbone (or sternum). Bad posture (in our daily lives and ona horse) weakens the function of the thymus glad, thus, damaging our energy systems.STANDING CORRECTLYAlthough children are still growing accustomed to their own bodies, they have a naturallycorrect posture. However, most adults today have an incorrectstanding posture. The musculature system is not balanced, whichpeople tend to compensate for by tilting the pelvis forward.The lumbar region of the spine must then deal with enormouspressure, which, of course, has effects on the rest of the muscles:everything is under pressure and tight. Even when people seemto “relax” when standing, their posture does not allow allmuscles in the body to really relax. This "hunched" back posture(hips and belly jutted forward) causes tiredness and puts strainon the inner organs."Stand up straight!" is a typical command that we allhear more than once in our lifetimes. Because most people donot know how to correctly stand up straight, they overexaggeratewhich causes muscular misbalances. This is also truein riding lessons. Students try their best to follow theirinstructor’s commands to “sit up straight.” However, instead ofsitting straight and relaxed, they tense up because they do notknow how to correctly sit up straight.Illustration by Susan CarlsonGetting to the point of correctly sitting straight is a slow process. We use the cogwheelexample to get students to straighten themselves correctly. When the pelvis is rolled forward thechest automatically fills out, the shoulders fall back and, because the neck vertebrae extend, the chinalso drops toward the chest. §Eckart Meyners is a Professor of Sports Physiology and Body Movement at the University in Lűneburg.,Germany. Over the past 25 years he has dealt with issues of how people learn movement in riding, and has workedwith the German FN to develop curriculums for professional and amateur riders, trainers, instructors, and judges. Heis known throughout Germany as an expert in the area of how to teach movement.Eckart Meyner work is being brought to North America by Equestrian Education Systems, Inc. EES is anorganization that offers a collection of tools and services dedicated to promote personal andprofessional development.For more information: www.equestrianeducation.org or call 406.626.1947

July 2005FOR SALE: 3 year old Half Arab bay gelding with very springy gaits! "Chance",is a very sweet horse with lovely gaits, and a wonderful demeanor. He has beenunder saddle for 7 months, and has been shown in hand and in dressage at 3different shows to scores in the high sixties and low 70's. This guy also loves tojump and shows lots of promise as a Hunter. He would make a great junior oramateur rider horse because he is very sensible, and extremely loving.Chancellor loads, clips, ties, and is very easy to handle and ride. Registered HalfArab so he is able to be shown at Class A Arab shows, $6500. Currently intraining with Clare Morrow, 972-489-1097 - cell phone.DDC Professional’s DirectoryFACILITIESSouthern Comfort FarmCONTACT:EMAIL:Pegge Kinslowscfpk@att.netPRIMARY/MAILING ADDRESS: 12028 F. M. 428, Aubrey ,TX76227PHONE: (940) 440-2333, FAX: (940) 440-2906SERVICES: Full service boarding and training facility located on 40acres of beautiful sandy soil. Individual paddocks for all horses withall day, every day turnout. Limited pasture board with two horses perpasture.SPECIALTY: Individualized horse care with feeding programs to fiteach horse's needs whether in full training or light work. We featurea selection of Purina products. Excellent quality coastal hay withprotein check on each cutting is provided. Alfalfa hay available for anadditional charge. Supplements will be fed.CREDENTIALS: Guest trainers hold a "classical dressage philosophy".Clinics held on a regular basis with Volker Brommann, who hasworked extensively with Walter Christensen and Klaus Balkenhol.FACILITIES: Barn is equipped with thirteen 12' x 12' stalls beddedwith highest quality dust free pine shavings, two grooming racks, oneindoor wash rack with hot and cold water, restroom, tack room, flyspray system and automatic waterers. Oversized indoor arena withexcellent sand and rubber footing, kick boards, mirrors, sound andmusic system and lighting for evening riders. Full regulation sizeoutdoor court with sand footing and round pen for lunging the younghorse. Unlimited trails on adjacent property.US Dressage Federation NewsUSDF NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FORVOLUNTEER OF THE YEARUSDF is pleased to announce that they are accepting nominations forthe 2005 USDF Volunteer of the Year Award, presented by ThePaddock Saddlery. This prestigious award honors one outstandingvolunteer who has contributed on a national basis to USDF's mission:"dedicated to education, the recognition of achievement, and thepromotion of the sport of dressage."Nominees must have volunteered at least 25 hours during the currentyear on any USDF-related project at the local, regional, or nationallevel. They should have demonstrated consistent and cumulativevolunteer activities over the past five years at USDF-recognizedevents, and have been a USDF group, intercollegiate/interscholastic,or participating member for at least five years.14

July 2005"Our volunteer system is the backbone of USDF. We would not beable to achieve our goals without the tireless efforts of thousands ofvolunteers. Winning the Volunteer of the Year award is a very specialhonor," said USDF President Sam Barish.The inaugural award was presented to Patsy Albers in 2004. Patsyis well respected by her peers on the local, regional, and nationallevel, and has been particularly involved in her region as the FEIJunior/Young Rider coordinator for ten years. More informationabout Patsy can be found at www.usdf.org.The 2005 USDF Volunteer of the Year will be presented with aperpetual trophy at the USDF National Convention and Symposium,which will be held on November 30 - December 4, 2005 in LosAngeles, California. The award winner will also receive a "keeper"trophy and will be featured in USDF Connection.Nominations may be made by any USDF member and are due August31.Forms are available at www.usdf.org/Programs/awards/index.asp Send nomination forms or questions to CindyVimont, 220 Lexington Green Circle, Suite 510, Lexington KY 40503;phone: (859) 271-7870; e-mail: cvimont@usdf.org.USDF CONVENTION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YOUTHMEMBERSThe United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Youth ExecutiveBoard is pleased to announce the availability of the 2005 USDF YouthConvention Scholarships. Packed with educational programs, funevents, a great tradeexpo, and the USDF National Symposium, the USDF AnnualConvention is a invaluable event for anyone interested in dressage,especially USDF's youth members, who are the future of USDF andthe sport. The USDF Youth Convention Scholarship will award fouryouth members up to$1,000 each, to help defray their costs ofattending the convention.Funds for the scholarships have been raised by the USDF YouthExecutive Board through a silent auction held each year at the USDFNational Convention & Symposium. The board hopes to be able tocontinue to increase the funds available for the scholarships and tosupport special youth-oriented educational programming at futureconventions. The USDF Youth Executive Board requests the donationof new or gently used items for this year's silent auction, whereconvention attendees will be able to bid on such things as customsaddles and art. All auction proceeds will benefit the Youth ExecutiveBoard's Convention Scholarship Fund.To apply for the USDF Youth Convention Scholarship or to donateitems for the silent auction, please contact USDF Director ofPrograms Sheila Forbes at (859) 271-7879 or at sforbes@usdf.org.The scholarship application is also available at www.usdf.org.SUE BLINKS TO CONDUCT USDF REGION 9 FEI JR/YRCLINICSue Blinks will be the featured clinician at the 2005 USDF Region 9FEI Jr/YR Clinic scheduled for October 8-9, 2005, in Fulshear, Texas.This clinic is generously hosted by Freestyle Farm. The 2005 USDFFEI Jr/YR Clinic Series is made possible through funding provided byThe Dressage Foundation.Sue Blinks, a member of the silver-medal-winning U.S. dressage teamat the 2002 World Equestrian Games will also be conducting clinicsfor USDF. Sue Blinks and Flim Flam competed for the U.S. on the2000 Sydney Olympic Bronze medal team dressage squad, wherethey were the highest-placed Individual American entry with an eigthplace overall. Blinks riding Delano was also a member of the fourthplaceUSET team at the 1998 World Equestrian Games in Rome,finishing 12th individually. She wrapped up her season by beinghonored as the USOC Female Equestrian Athlete of the Year. Otheraccomplishments include second and third place ribbons in the 1997USET Grand Prix Championship and second and third place finishes inthe Grand Prix, Special and Freestyle at the Bayer/USET Festival ofChampions that same year. Blinks is also a US Equestrian Federationdressage judge, and recently relocated to California.Rider applications are being accepted by USDF through September8, 2005. Applicants must be current USDF Participating Membersbetween the ages of 14-21 currently riding at Third Level or above.Auditors of all ages and levels are welcome and pre-registration aswell as walk-in registration is available. Rider applications and auditorregistration forms are available athttp://www.usdf.org/Programs/AdvancedYoungRider/index.asp, orby contacting Sheila Forbes, Director of Programs, at (859) 271-7879 or sforbes@usdf.org.USDF ANNOUNCES RECORD PRIZE MONEY AND A NEWAWARD FOR THE 2005 GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCEGROUP/USDF REGIONAL DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPSUSDF is pleased to announce that the Great American InsuranceGroup/USDF Regional Championship program has reached a newrecord for the amount of prize money available for 2005. This year’sprize money fund totals over $116,000. This fund, which is made upof qualifying ride fees paid by competitors, enables USDF todistribute prize money to all Champions and Reserve Champions inup to 279 championship classes in all of USDF’s nine regions. Thesechampionship classes provide opportunities for recognition in Open,Adult Amateur and Junior/Young Rider divisions nation-wide. Thisyear, Champions will each receive $250 and Reserve Champions willeach receive $166. In addition to the prize money, Champions willalso receive a commemorative Kyra K. jacket and an embroideredSaratoga Horseworks Fleece Cooler.In addition, the USDF is pleased to announce, with the generoussupport of Great American Insurance Group, the RegionalChampionship title sponsor, a new award. This award, a leather leadshank with a commemorative brass name plate, will be presented toall Reserve Champions in 2005.The growing prize money fund and enhancements to the program,like the addition of the Reserve Champion award, is reflective of thegrowing participation and support of the Great American/USDFRegional Dressage Championships program. This program,designed to promote and recognize the pursuit of excellence indressage competition, not only provides a showcase venue for riderswithin each of the nine USDF regions, but also provides an excellentopportunity for spectators to view the top horses and riders in theirregion. Riders can qualify for the Regional Championships by ridingin designated qualifying classes at USDF recognized competitions.Details on the Great American/USDF Regional DressageChampionships program, and dates and locations of the 2005Championships can be found by going to the USDF Web site atwww.usdf.org, or by contacting Barb Ballard, at bballard@usdf.org.15

July 2005SUMMER FUN AT LIME RIDGE FARM DRESSAGE SCHOOLING SHOWUSDF “L” Graduate/Judge: Kathy KnappitschSaturday, June 18 th a Dressage Schooling Show was held at Lime Ridge Farm inFairview, Texas (Southeast of McKinney) Thirty-two horses signed up to participate in about60 classes. USDF “L” graduate Kathy Knappitsch was very excited to host and judge herfirst schooling show on her own farm. Six junior riders and horses were among theparticipants and came all the way from Longview, Texas. The young rider group arrived with their parents and enjoyed the“Father’s Day” weekend on the thirty acre farm. They stayed in local hotels and had a grill party on the farm on Friday evening.Overcast skies most of the day and good breezes helped relieve the scorching temperatures’ effects. The restaurant that wasopen all day in the old tin barn, served chicken salad on croissant and chopped bar-B-Q brisket on buns.The next schooling show will be on September 3, with a scheduled rain date of September 10. (Good warm-ups for thebig DDC show.) It will begin at 7:00 am with the higher level tests. Jill Van Hoy from Fort Worth (USDF L graduate) willofficiate for the September show. Forms will be available in the DDC Transitions and the contact is: cknappit@hotmail.com.(Christina Knappitsch) tel. 972 542 5470CLASS 1a: Intro Test A – Juniors1-Kayla Harrington/Agenda/66%2-Lauren Yew/Sir Winston/63.5%3-Blair Baxter/Cheyenne/62.5+%4-Kaitlyn Charles/Dixie Doodle/62.5%5-Kelsey Love/Fantasy/61%6-Victoria Garland/SD Shaker/57.5%CLASS 1b: Intro Test A- Adult Amateurs1-Kristy Stith/Lips/66%2-Anne Sullivan/Rocket/52%3-Carol Bentzlin/La Dolce Vita/51.5%4-Bonnie Smith/Lakota Lone Star/35%CLASS 2a: Intro Test B – Juniors1-Kaitlyn Charles/Dixie Doodle/66.2+%2-Kayla Harrington/Agenda/66.2%3-Kelsey Love/Fantasy/64.7%4-Blair Baxter/Cheyenne/63.3%5-Victoria Garland/SD Shaker/60.4%6-Estara Arrant/Lil’Bit/59%CLASS 2b: Intro Test B – Adult Amateurs1-Carol Bentzlin/La Dolce Vita/60.4%2-Patricia Porter/Tippin/59%3-Anne Sullivan/Rocket/55.7%4-Kristy Stith/Lips/47.6%5-Bonnie Smith/Lakota Lone Star/47.1%DRESSAGE EQUITATION1-Kaitlyn Charles/Dixie Doodle/2-Kayla Harrington/AgendaCLASS 3a: Training Level, Test 1, Junior1-Kaitlyn Charles/Dixie Doodle/67.7%CLASS 3b: Training Level, Test 1, AdultAmateur1-Kristy Stith/Lips/56.8%2-Diane McCue/Tangueray/54.1%3-Alecia Daniel/Happy Hour/51.4%CLASS 3c: Training Level, Test 1, Open1-Silvia Stoumbaugh/Rocket/52.7%CLASS 4a: Training Level, Test 2, Juniors1-Lauren Yew/Wynjarrah/57.7%2-Clemence Idrac/Brownie/54.2%CLASS 4b: Training Level, Test 2, AdultAmateur1-Kathy Wolter/65.8%2-Alecia Daniel/56.9%3-Diane McCue/53.1%CLASS 5a: Training Level, Test 3, Juniors1-Clemence Idrac/Brownie/52.5%CLASS 5b: Training Level, Test 3, AdultAmateur1-Charlene Lynch/SilverSun/59.6%CLASS 6a: Training Level, Test 4, Juniors1-Lauren Yew/Wynjarrah/55%2-Clemence Idrac/Brownie/51.9%CLASS 6b: Training Level, Test 4, Adult1-Sueellen Hogue/Chance/60+%2-Charlene Lynch/60%CLASS 7: First Level, Test 1, Adult Amateur1-Amber Clarkson/Northern Beacon/64.1%2-Debra Knapp/Montana/57.4%3-Shirley Manfredi/Springcliff/51.1%4-Sharon Small/Marchoso/50%CLASS 8: First Level, Test 2, Adult/Open1-Amber Clarkson/Norhtern Beacon/61.5%2-Debra Knapp/Montana/58.5%3-Shirley Manfredi/Springcliff/55%CLASS 9: First Level, Test 4, Adult Amateur1-Sharon Small/Marchoso/52.7%16

Regional NewsUSDF REGION 9 SUMMER MEETINGThe Region 9 Summer Meeting will be Saturday, July 16, 2005 atthe Crowne Plaza Hotel, downtown San Antonio, TX.Leigh was not able to secure a block of rooms without committing topay for the unused rooms. However, Cynthia Camaco, (210) 362-6405 has offered a discount room rate of $109 while rooms areavailable. So call Cynthia and book your reservation ASAP. Say youare with Region 9 and give Leigh’s Olejer) name. Summer is busytourist time for SA. There are a number of other hotels nearby.Alamo Dressage has reserved a suite and will be hosting a Fridayevening Wine & Cheese Party at the hotel. If you have an idea for theSunday educational component, please contact Leigh •lolejer@frostbank.com • (830) 372-5498AGENDA REGION 9 SUMMER MEETING 2005• Pass out meeting packets – they can be picked up on Fridayfrom Kat – those that are attending and can open a word file willreceive them via email.• INTRODUCTIONS• ANNOUNCEMENTSo *Minutes from fall meeting – Kat –o *Treasurer report – Mandy – questions and commentso *Council and Committee Reports – any questions orcomments on the reports, that does not fall under old ornew businesso *GMO Reports – any questions or comments on thesereports, that does not fall under old or new business• OLD BUSINESSo Announcement and discussion on application for Adulteducations grants – Kat and Evieo Report of Ad Hoc committee regarding regional schoolingshow awards – Donna and Leigho Other old business• NEW BUSINESSo Announcement and discussion of applications to host the06 Junior team championships – Maryo Announcement and discussion of applications to host the06 Adult team championships – Evieo Announcement, discussion and voting on applications forthe location of the 06 Summer meeting – Kato Other new business* Instead of these being read one at a time they will be printed in the meetingpacket as we did at the fall meeting. Then only questions and/or commentswill be taking up meeting time.FROM THE REGION 9 DIRECTOR – KATHRYN KYLEDEADLINESThese are absolute, no excuses, no exceptions, no fudging, must bein the appropriate person’s hands on or before that date deadlines.• July 10th – All GMO reports to Regional directorJuly 2005• July 10th – Regional director must know if you will be attending theannual summer meeting• July 10th – All council and committee reports to the regionaldirector• July 10th – Bids to host the 2007 Adult team competition to theregional director. Application available online at USDF.org• July 10th –Bids to host the 2007 Junior Teams competition to theregional director. Application available online at USDF.org• July 10th – Bids to host the 2007 Dressage Sport horseChampionships to the regional director. Application available onlineat USDF.org• July 10th – Any application for region 9 grants for educationalevents to the regional director. Application available form RegionalDirector.• July 10th – Any application for USDF Adult Education grants to theregional director. Application available online at USDF.org• Sept 8th – To apply as a rider in the Region 9 Advanced YoungRider Clinic. Application available online at USDF.org• November 15th – letter of intent to bids for the 2007 Regionalchampionships to the regional directorHDS REGION 9 FEI YOUTH MATCHThe Houston Dressage Society is once again extending a challenge to allRegion 9 GMO’s to support the Region 9 FEI Youth Program. This challengeinvites you to make a donation to the Region 9 FEI Youth Program, and inaddition, HDS will match each GMO contribution, up to $100 per GMO. Thismeans if you donate $50, HDS will also donate $50. If you donate $200, HDSwill donate $100. There are 13 GMO’s in our Region, so there lies thepotential to generate substantial funds for our area youth.The USDF Region 9 FEI Youth Program has as its mission the identification oftalented youthful dressage riders, assistance in developing their riding skills,and support, both informational and financial, of their efforts to progress toand participate in international dressage competitions.A major facet of the FEI Youth Program is the development and support ofYoung Riders preparing to compete in the North American Young RiderChampionships. The NAYRC is an annual international FEI competition at PSGLevel. Each USDF region can send a four person team to the competition.The costs of preparing to qualify for NAYRC are great and are borne primarilyby the Young Riders and their families. The cost of a fielding a four personteam at NAYRC is approximately $20,000. This includes entry and stablingfees, horse and rider transportation, housing, etc. Region 9 offers financialassistance to the Team in the amount of $10,000. Competitors and theirfamilies cover the rest.All of the financial assistance from Region 9 to the Youth Program comesfrom fundraising. Fundraising efforts large (the annual When Horses Dancefundraiser in July in College Station) and small (sale of Region 9 FEI Youth teeshirts) have provided them with the ability to fund the program to date. Tocontinue these efforts and possibly to expand the program to include moreyouth and more opportunities they need the ongoing support of the dressagecommunity throughout the Region.On behalf of HDS, I challenge you to contribute to a wonderful program withinour region. If you can, send a check payable to “Region 9 FEI Youth” to:Michele VoorheesUSDF Region 9 FEI Youth Coordinator6809 Stousland Rd.College Station, TX 77845** DDC’s current policy is to donate $250 per year to Region 9 NAYRC. Weencourage members to support to the Region’s NAYRC team fundraisingefforts.**17

July 2005SUMMER FUN #2 AT LIME RIDGE FARMSEPTEMBER 3 RD , 2005Rain Date: September 10 h , 2005DRESSAGE SCHOOLING SHOWUSDF “L” Graduate/Judge: Jill Van HoyLocation: Lime Ridge Farm, 291 Country Club Rd. (F.M. 1378) Fairview, TX 75069.• Directions from Downtown Dallas: Take I 75 North to Stacy Rd. exit (after Richardson, Plano, and Allen) Go East about 2 miles to end of Rd. Turn left andentrance to farm is on your left after just about 200 ft. (Go slow as entrance goes downhill)• Directions From Denton take 380 East to I-75 and go S. about 8 miles to Stacy Rd.• Directions From Lewisville take 121 East to Stacy Rd. and turn right and continue S. and then East until rd. ends at Country Club Rd. Turn left. and after200 ft. turn left down driveway to farm.Show Manager/Secretary: Christina Knappitsch – Make checks payable to Lime Ridge Farm. Mail Entries with copy of Coggins w/in12 months of show date to Christina at 290 Hampton Court, Fairview, TX. 75069. Questions? Call (972) 542 5470 email:cknappit@hotmail.comENTRY FORM Closing Date: Saturday, August 27, 2005Entrant’s NamePhone 1 Phone 2AddressEmail Address **Division Junior/YR Adult Amateur OpenHorse’s Name Age Breed• 60x20m grass footing outdoor arena for tests; 40x20m outdoor sand/grass footing arena warm-up• Day stalls available for $25.00. Contact Kathy Knappitsch for more information – kknappit@hotmail.com• Ride times to be emailed or phoned by Wednesday [before show] **Email Preferred!• Classes and divisions will be combined if entries are not sufficient.• Volunteers needed to scribe, score, ring steward, and run tests.• Scores will be reported to the Dallas Dressage Club for schooling show awards program.CLASSDESCRIPTION(2003 USDF & USEF Tests)1. Introductory Level Test A Test B2. Training 1 2 3 43. First 1 2 3 44. Second 1 2 3 45. Dressage Equitation Judged on rider's position $10.006. Dressage Suitability Judged on horse's gaits $10.007. Leadline (Ages 8 & under) Rider Age: $ 8.00 Non Compete Fee Entrants must also pay office fee. $15.00FEE$15.00 / class Office Fee $ 10.00 Late Fee Payment and/or registration received after closing date and/or byphone or email.$10.00TOTAL $LIABILITY RELEASE:I hereby release and hold harmless Lime Ridge Farm, Kathy and Christina Knappitsch, their officers, members, employees and agents from any liability andfrom claims of any kind (including costs, expenses and/or attorney fees) that might result from damages, injuries and losses to person or property during orin connection with this event whether or not such damages, injuries and losses result directly from the negligent act or omissions of the officers, members,employees or agents of Lime Ridge Farm._________________________________________________Rider’s Signature (if under 18, signature of parent or guardian)_______________________________________Horse Owner’s Signature18

Regional News (cont)National NewsJuly 2005RIDERS SELECTED FOR USDF REGION 9 ADULTCLINIC FEATURING KATHY CONNELLYThe following riders have been selected by the USDF Region 9 Adult ClinicSelection Committee to participate in the USDF Region 9 Adult Clinicscheduled for July 9-10, 2005, at Serenity Farm in Folsom Louisiana,organized by Laura Freeman, a member of the Southern Eventing & DressageAssociation.Training Level: Susan Kim MacGregor CadenceOldenburg LouisianaTraining/First: Elaine Harmon BellaTBLouisianaTraining/First: David Leake LastatDanish LouisianaFirst/Second: David Banister Sandro’s SageOldenburg LouisianaSecond: Anne Hornbeak CaproileHanoverian LouisianaSecond/Third: Vicky Busch ShindigKWPN LouisianaFEI Vicki Macgowan MontrealSwedish LouisianaFEI Heather Blitz ArabellaDanish WB LouisianaALTERNATE RIDERSNational LevelLaura Freeman Nico AF Egense Danish Oldenburg LouisianaMia Hermansen Delila Oldenburg LouisianaLeslie Morris Gibson Girl Hanoverian LouisianaFEI LevelPaige Peters Hertilas Sachsen Anhalt TexasKathy Connelly will be the featured clinician. As an international rider andcompetitor Kathy Connelly represented the U.S. at the 1989 FEI World CupFinal in Sweden and at the FEI North American Championships. She holdsnational titles at all of the FEI levels including, 1988 Grand Prix FreestyleChampion and 1989 U.S. World Cup League Champion. She has trainedextensively in Europe with the late Herbert Rehbein, and with Ernst Bachingerfrom the Spanish Riding School. Kathy is a USEF "S" judge and trains horsesand riders of all levels at her dressage facility, Apple Valley Farm, in Harvard,MA, and in the winter in Wellington, FL. Kathy is co-author of the book,Dressage Insights - Excerpts from Experts (Half Halt Press, 1994).Auditing opportunities are available for this clinic. Don't miss out on thischance to see one of the most respected instructors in the United States.Current USDF members who pre-register to audit by July 1, 2005, will receivea pre-registration discount off the walk-in/non-member auditing rates. Forfurther information, visit www.usdf.org/adultclinics.asp, or contact USDF at(859) 271-7877 or adultclinics@usdf.org.**CLINIC CANCELLED DUE TO HURRICANE DENNIS**- Region 9 plans to reschedule -- more information will be forthcoming -NOMINATIONS ARE IN FOR THE 2005 USEF/MARKELYOUNG HORSE DRESSAGE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPSThe 2005 USEF/Markel Young Horse Dressage National Championshipswill be held September 9–11 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington,KY, to showcase the brightest new equine dressage stars. Theapplication process for all young horses closed July 1, with a recordnumber of nominations in both the five-year-old division (36) and the sixyear-olddivision (24). Scores must be earned and submitted to USEF byAugust 8. The complete nomination list is now posted on theUSEF/Markel Young Horse Dressage page of the Federation website.For more information, contact Jennifer Keeler, Sport Manager--Dressage,jkeeler@usef.orgClassified AdsBoarding¤ DOUBLE V RANCH NOW OFFERING FULL CARE BOARDING INROCKWALL. $475 per month. private facility has a few openings for fullcare board. Large covered arena with good footing, small group turnout,275 acres of trails. Also available- full training for your horse anddressage or jumping lessons. please call for appointment to schedulevisit. contact Barbara Lewis 903-439-7717, 903-866-3122 leavemessage or Lewis_16881@msn.com (6/05)¤ LIME RIDGE FARM, FAIRVIEW, TX. (just minutes N.E. of Plano, near I-75and Stacy Rd). Full care large Box Stalls available with day &/or nightturn-out on Coastal grass (30 acres). Sand arena and 3 Dressage areason grass are part of the lovely facility. Full care board is$375.00/month and packages are available which include twice/ weekdressage lessons from Kathy Knappitsch, BHSAI and "L". Contactkknapit@hotmal.com or (972) 542 5470 (6/05)¤ TWIN OAKS FARM IN SUNNYVALE, TX, has openings for two full-careboarders. Covered arena and dressage court. $450.00 per month.Contact Susan at brownlee468@yahoo.com or 972 226 0366 (6/05)Horses for Sale¤ 4TH LEVEL SCHOOLMASTER FOR SALE. 9 yo bay gelding, 16 hh, Halfarab,sweepstakes nominated, with awesome gaits. Easy to sit, & doesbeautiful flying changes and extensions. He has started to learn somepiaffe and is safe enough for anyone to ride him. "CY” has won manyclasses, top tens at Arabian Sport Horse Nationals, and Regionalchampionships. Scoringin the high sixties at 4 thlevel, with 8's on hisGaits. Contact Clare Morrow for more info at 972-489-1097. (7/05)¤ DRESSAGE PROSPECTS FOR SALE. LIANE 14.2 hand Morgan mare. 5years old. Very attractive dark chestnut with silvery mane and tail.Working at training level. Forward moving with excellent suspension.$6000. JULIET 15.l hand Morgan mare. 4 years old. Bay. Startedunder saddle. Sensible and fun to work. Daughter of many timescarriage dressage and combined driving champion Firewheel Frisco.$7000. Contact Fran Woodfin, Firewheel Morgans, McKinney, TX, 214236-2944, fswoodfin@direcway.com (7/05p)¤ 3 ANDALUSIAN MARES AVAILABLE, under saddle at various stages.Forward moving, exceptionally smooth gaits. Lightness with greattemperaments. Contact Dawn 972/382-3545 orwww.GloriosaAndalusians.com (7/05)19

July 2005¤ DOC RADETZKY - 1994 16.3 hand Hanoverian/TB gelding. Schooling2nd level dressage; jumping 3 feet under saddle, has free jumped 5feet. Great show jumping/eventing prospect. Needs bold/confidentrider. Very intelligent, lots of personality! UTD on vaccinations. No vices.Contact Charlotte - cell phone 817.729.3291 or emailcbstotts@excite.com (6/05)Miscellaneous¤ 1996 STEEL HALE 2-HORSE BUMPER PULL TRAILER, very safe, sturdy,straight load, dual axle, large dressing room. Horse area: escape door,treated pine floor in great condition, rubber mats, padded removabledivider, padded sides & chest, mangers, screened bus windows allaround, reversible vent & interior light. Dressing Room: carpeted w/light, screened bus window, pop up camper vent & locking screenedcamper door, 2 saddle racks & bridle hooks. Minimal, nonstructural rust,breakaway brake system, bearings packed regularly, new tires insummer 2003, full spare. 817-478-7351 or sambabamba@hotmail.comfor photos. $3,200, located near Burleson (7/05)¤ CHARMING 5 ACRE HORSE PROPERTY in Emerald Sound on LakeLewisville. Built in 2002, home has 2200 sq' that is totally upgraded withslate, wood and tile floors; granite countertops and more! Threebedrooms plus study, three full baths and two living and dining areas.For the horses: pipe/mesh & pipe/cable fencing; run-in shed (32x12 withstorage); several turn-outs, 20x40 meter dressage, all-weather arenaplus a four stall Amerstall barn with lots of upgrades (auto waters, haswash rack, tack room, hay room, hot & cold water, insulated roof, etc.,etc). Go to www.Realtor.com or www.texasliving.com and type in ML#10322643. (7/05)¤ OPPORTUNITY TO RIDE (TRAIN) AND SHOW ANDALUSIAN HORSES. Weseek person to work/ride a variety of young horses in various stages oftraining (under saddle) at our farm (15 mi NW of McKinney). Preferknowledge of basics in classical dressage. Will consider an adultamateur that is schooling 1st level. Contact Dawn 972/382-3545 orwww.GloriosaAndalusians.com (7/05)Tack¤ BLACK COUNTRY VINICI, 18” MEDIUM TREE DRESSAGE SADDLE This isthe mono flap, overlay girth style with serge panels. This saddle allowsfor close contact and freedom of movement. The mono flap and thighblocks eliminate bulk between rider and the horse. The serge panelsmake the saddle light weight and provides faster heat absorption. Thewool flocking was recently fitted. This saddle will fit most warmbloodscomfortably. This saddle is in very good condition, with normal wear onthe billets. Asking $1600. Contact: Katie 214-724-0471kcabnet@netscape.com (6/05)Training¤ CLASSICAL DRESSAGE INSTRUCTION. Riding lessons (school horsesavailable), longe lessons, training, clinics. Be the best you can be! CallKass Lockhart at 972-317-7330 6/05p)¤ JM DRESSAGE - NEW FACILITY! Joan Myrthue, FEI rider/trainer isnow available for lessons at a new facility; covered arena, outdoordressage court, plentiful turn-out. No waiting list for boarding/trainingspace. Improve your seat, strengthen and supple your horse and havefun! Contact Joan at 214-675-8385. (5/05p)¤ KATHY KNAPPITSCH, (BHSAI AND "L") is one of the few trainers inthis area who showed FEI level and studiied in Europe at Saumur andalso with the two top Berreiters from the Spanish Riding School inVienna, Austria (Tschautscher and Kottas). Kathy is available at LimeRidge Farm or will come a reasonable distance to you for classicaldressage instruction. Reasonable rates. Call or email: (972) 542 5470or kknappit@hotmail.com (4/05p)I’m frustrated with myself – this newsletter is lateagain. I had most of it fleshed out before June 20 th –then I had to take vacation and clean, repair andotherwise sort out the mess at my home in Terrell afterthe renters vacated the property. I have NEVER workedso hard on a vacation – it certainly was no holiday!Thankfully, the damage was cosmetic and my houselooks good again. The lawn will take a bit longer torecover – I doubt it had been watered in months. Anewly installed sprinkler system on timer will remedy thecause of its demise.That’s my most recent excuse. Please forgive.Thanks to those who had sent articles – it does help!Please send news and photo for the August newsletter– ie stable chat and local news tidbits. Submissionsshould be forwarded to: newsletter@dallasdressage.orgNewsletter Content & Advertising RatesTransitions is a publication of the Dallas Dressage Club, anon-profit, tax-exempt corporation under Section 501(c)3.Subscription to Transitions is a benefit of DDC membership,through payment of annual dues. DDC members are encouragedto submit articles and advertisements, tonewsletter@dallasdressage.org in MS Word compatible format,.pdf, .gif, .jpeg, or .tif file; clear hard copies are also acceptable,but scarity may be lost thru scanning.Publication deadline is the 20 th of each month.Classified ads are free for DDC members, except service-related(ie. Boarding/training, etc) Classified ads are $5 per month fornon-DDC members. Member (free) classified ads will be publishedfor two months, unless otherwise requested or renewed. As ofAugust 1 st , standard classified ads may not exceed 450 wordcount (with spaces). Additional lines may be purchased for $1per 70 words.Payment for advertisements must be received by the editor beforenewsletter goes to print. Please make your check payable to theDDC and mail your ads & payment to: DDC Newsletter Editor,c/o Frances V. 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The Dallas Dressage Club~2005~ Membership Applicationwww.dallasdressage.orgThe DDC membership year is from January 1 – December 31. DDC members receive club benefits which include subscription tothe monthly newsletter “Transitions” as well as Group Memberships (GM) of the United States Dressage Federation (www.usdf.org)USDF GMO Membership is for the period April 1, 2005 to March 31, 2006.MEMBERSHIP TYPE:APPLICATION TYPE: Individual ($40.00) New Junior ($25.00) RenewalJunior members may not reach their 22 nd birthday duringCalendar year 2005 (ref USEF Art 1919, e.)APPLICANT INFORMATION My Information is the Same as Last year -- SIGNATURE BELOW IS MANDATORYName________________________________________________________________ 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 NOVOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. DEMOGRAPHIC SURVEY Please check all that apply.Will you donate some time to club activities? Please check any areas I compete at recognized showswhere you would like to volunteer: I compete at schooling shows I compete in Sport Horse Breeding Classes/showsSHOWS (recognized or schooling): I compete in Breed restricted dressage shows/classes Scribe StewardUSEF STATUS Scorer Bit Checker Senior Amateur Asst Manager Gate Keeper Junior Secretary Runner Open (Professional) Arena Set-Up Hospitality Foreign Rider Program/Prize List AnnouncerUSDF STATUS Volunteer Coordination Awards/DDC Table GMO Member OnlyEVENT PLANNING/OTHER ACTIVITIES: Participating Member Fund Raising Photography Business Member Phone Committee VideoTapingDressage Level of Rider: _____________________________ Event Planning/Coordination Other________________________________________Number of Horses: _______________RETURN APPLICATION AND DDC OFFICE USE ONLYLIABILITY RELEASEI hereby release the Dallas Dressage Club, Inc., its officers,members, employees, and agents from any liability and allclaims of every kind (including costs, expenses, or attorney fees)that might result from damages, injuries or losses to my personor property during, or in connection with, any show, clinic, eventor function, whether or not such damages, injuries, losses resultdirectly from the negligent act of omissions of the officers,members, employees, or agents of the Dallas Dressage Club,Inc.Signed ________________________________________________(if under 18, must be signed by parent or legal guardian)Date _____________________________CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO“DDC” TO:SUSAN STURDIVAN BROWNLEEDDC Membership Chair,PO Box 850727Mesquite, TX 75185-0727Questions?Contact Susan Brownlee,brownlee468@yahoo.comCheck #Amount:DateDate Rec’d____________$___________________________________DDC ID No. ____________DatabaseVerif LtrUSDF____________________________________

Dallas Dressage Clubc/o Frances LusePO Box 340128Fort Sam Houston, TX78234-0128DDC HORSE LIFETIME REGISTRATION APPLICATIONName of Horse____________________________________________Year Horse was Born____________ Sex _______________Breed_____________________________Color___________________Brand &/or Markings __________________________________________________________________________________________________Owner’s Name _______________________________________________Owner’s DDC Number _________________Email Address _________________________________________________Mailing Address ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________Registration is for the life of the horse and costs $5.00. The horsemust be registered and the rider must be a current DDC member for atest/ride to be eligible/qualify for the year-ends award program. Please sendcompleted form and check payable to ‘DDC’ to:Susan Sturdivan BrownleePO Box 850727,Mesquite, TX 75185-0727DDC OFFICE USE ONLYCheck # _______________ Amount ___________________Date __________________ Date Rec’d _____________Horse ID Number _____________Removed because______________Removed date _________& Lemonade Daze I / II OpenDressage ShowsHosted by The Dallas Dressage ClubHenderson County Fairpark Complex, Athens, TXInexpensive Fees Large, quality facility Relaxedatmosphere Outstanding Footing USEF ‘S’ Judges Introductory – FEI Level Classes FEI Young HorseClasses Special AwardsContact Julie Harkness (Show Secretary) attoplinefarms@sbcglobal.net orAnne Essig (Show Manager) at twessigs@sbcglobal.netfor more info.THERE’S STILL TIME TO ENTER!