EASTERN DRESSAGE AND COMBINED TRAINING

EASTERN DRESSAGE AND COMBINED TRAINING ASSOCIATION April/May 2008 Volume 8 Issue 1 WELCOME TO OUR FIRST NEWSLETTER FOR THE 2009 SEASON. PLEASE BEAR WITH ME AS I TAKE ON THIS NEW RESPONSIBILITY! ALL NEWSLETTER ITEMS SHOULD BE SENT TO [email protected], OR BY MAIL TO GINA MCKIM, 1921 S. CHURCHILL DR., WILMINGTON, NC, 28403. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT MEMBERSHIP IN THE EDCTSA AND 8 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER WORK ARE REQUIRED TO COMPETE FOR END OF YEAR AWARDS.

2008 GALA THE END OF THE YEAR CELEBRATION AT THE CHELSEA RESTAURANT IN NEW BERN WAS A WONDERFUL EVENT. WE HAD A GREAT DINNER, AND ENJOYED A PRESENTATION FROM LINDA HOOVER ABOUT SPORT HORSE VERSATILITY. BE SURE TO JOIN US FOR THE 2009 CELEBRATION!

END OF THE YEAR AWARDS WERE PRESENTED TO:

INTRO. JR. LEVEL: ELIZABETH MCKIM AND IT’S DESTINY

TRAINING LEVEL SR.: PAT

INTRO. SR. LEVEL: MARSHA

COMBINED TRAINING TADPOLE JR.:

LAITINEN AND KRYPTONITE

TAYLOR CAVEZZA AND JUST

TRAINING LEVEL JR.: CIERRA TOMASO AND PCG MERCEDES BEN

MULLIGAN AND TESS

JOSHIN’ DRESSAGE EQUITATION JR.: CIERRA TOMASO AND PCG MERCEDES BEN

IN THE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

FOR THE FIRST HALF, AND PAT

DIVISION, CIERRA TOMASO WAS

MULLIGAN FOR THE SECOND HALF.

THE JR. WINNER, AND PATRICIA HOOTEN WAS THE SR. WINNER.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR WINNERS!

THE ANDY TROPHY WINNER WAS MARY NORMAN. MARSHA LAITINEN AND MOLLY MORROW SHARED THE DEMI SCHOLARSHIP. CATHY GOULD AND JENNIFER STONE DONATED BOOKS FOR THE CHRISTINE IPOCK AWARD. ELIZABETH MCKIM, A JR. RIDER, WAS THE BANNER ROAD AWARD WINNER. OUR MOST ACTIVE MEMBERS FOR

2008 WERE PATRICIA HOOTEN

UPCOMING SHOWS April 18th – Equine Country, USA, Closing Date April 13th Spring Fling Dressage & Combined Training Schooling Show Jacksonville, NC Organizer: Patricia Hooten May 16 Dressage & Sport Horse Versatility Show followed by a Sport Horse Versatility Clinic on Sunday The Preserve, Washington, NC Organizers: Cathy Fletcher & Wanda Morrow

June 13th Coastal Classic Dressage Show Sunny Reins Stables Wilmington, NC Organizer: Gina McKim

Spring Fling Dressage and Combined Training Show Equine Country, Jacksonville,NC EDCTSA Recognized/NCDCTA Pending Show Date: Sat. April 18 Entry Closing Date: Mon April 13 Times Available: April 16 Judge: Kathy Gubar (L) Dressage Combined Training Not EDCTSA Rec. Classes 2007 USDF INTRO TEST A (Jr./AA/Open) TADPOLE –Dressage Intro Test A; Stadium Jumps: 18” crossrails WESTERN DRESSAGE 2007 USDF INTRO TEST B (Jr./AA/Open) MAIDEN –Dressage Intro Test B; Stadium Jumps: 2’ max Test of Choice (Intro/Training) TRAINING LEVEL TESTS 1 THRU 4 PRENOVICE –Dressage BegNovice Test A; Stadium Jumps: 2’6” max FIRST thru FOURTH LEVEL (Test of Choice) NOVICE Dressage Novice Test A; Stadium Jumps: 2’ 11” max CT JUMPING ROUND ONLY DRESSAGE EQUITATION TRAINING–Dressage Training Test A; Stadium Jumps: 3’3” max –

Entry Fees: Dressage $20/test; CT $30/test; Jumping $10/round; Western Dressage $10/test; Equitation $10 Refundable Number Fee $2.00 $2 discount/class for EDCTSA members. Must provide EDCTSA#. General Information: 1. USEF rules apply except coats/braiding optional; whips, wraps and dressage callers allowed. Hard hats with harnesses are required.

Dressage arena 20m X 40m for all CT and Intro tests; 20m X 60m for all other tests. 2. Management reserves the right to split, cancel, or combine classes and to add/substitute judges. 3. No entry will be accepted without a negative Coggins Test; noncompeting horse (w/$10 ground fee) must bring a negative Coggins. 4. No dogs allowed. Limited stabling available, contact Equine Country at 9103474511. Overnight cabins available too. 5. Six ribbons awarded for each class. Special award for high point. 6. Full refund before closing date, no refund after closing date, regardless of reason for scratching. If schedule permits,late entries will be accepted with a $5 late fee for EACH class. 7. Times available on the Thursday before show on the EDCTSA web page www.edctsa.org .Call (252) 746-1103 if you do not have internet access for times. 8. Concessions on premises. 9. Please make checks payable to: EDCTSA Mail entry and Coggins to:Patricia Hooten, 9150 Country Home Rd., Ayden, NC 28513 before closing date.

Directions: From Hwy 258, turn onto Wells Road. McAllister Road is on the left. 1259 McAllister Road From Wilmington, travel north on U.S. 17. Take Hwy258/24 North towards Richlands. Wells Road is 3 miles North of Jacksonville. Map located at www.equinecountryusa.com Entry Form

Rider________________ JR/AA/OPEN____ **EDCTSA#______ NCDCTA#________ Horse________________________ Breed__________ Horse NCDCTA#________ Email address:_________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________ Phone_________________ CLASSES:*Please note JR or AA or OPEN for INTRO CLASSES*: **$2 discount/class for EDCTSA members. Must provide EDCTSA #. Dressage @ $20 Combined Training @ $30 Note: CT classes will be first w/jumping immediately following. Equitation/ Western Dressage @ $10 Jumping will run concurrent with the dressage classes. Jumping Round @ $10 Late Fee Each Class @ $5 Refundable Number @ $2 Make Checks Payable to EDCTSA TOTAL _____________ All entries are made at riders’, owners’, and trainers’ risk. I agree not to hold EDCTSA, Equine Country or property owners, volunteers, employees or organizers liable for injuries, loss of life, theft, or damage to horse, equipment, vehicles, spectators or participants. Warning: Under North Carolina Law, an equine activity sponsor or equine professional is not liable for an injury or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting exclusively from the inherent risk of equine activities. Chapter 99E of the North Carolina General Statutes. Signature (parent if minor) _________________________________________________________ Date For more information on dressage/CT in NC: visit www.NCDCTA.org

OUR NEW BOARD MEMBERS WERE ELECTED FOR 2009 AT THE GALA. PLEASE THANK THESE VOLUNTEERS FOR JOINING OUR BOARD: President: Patricia Hooton — [email protected] Vice-President: Lisa Graf — [email protected] Secretary: Bethann Morrison — [email protected] Treasurer: Wanda Morrow-— [email protected] Newsletter: Gina [email protected]

Web Site: Libby Kachmor — [email protected] Awards: Debbie Swain — [email protected] Members at Large: Jen Collins - [email protected] Catherine Marks: [email protected] Pam McNight Jackie Acha - [email protected] Mary Ann Cubbage - [email protected]

Many thanks go out to Jennifer Collins for her the great job she did as our President in 2008! UPCOMING CLINICS April 18-19, 2009 Dressage Clinic with Dieter Riedinger Classical Dressage & International Rider & Professional Trainer Jasmine Meadows Vanceboro , NC. Contact Sarah Langham at

May 2-3, 2009 Introduction to Eventing Clinic with Andrea St. Hilaire-Glenn Glenbaer Farm www.glenbauer.com Carthage, NC (910) 947-2357

[email protected] or 252-646-3890

Saturday, May 2, 2009 Fundraiser hosted by the North Carolina Caravan for the Cure Fix-A-Test clinic/Fun Day at Ovation Farm in Sanford, NC In addition to the clinic, there will be a silent auction, food available for purchase, and much more All proceeds benefitting the Johns Hopkins Avon Foundation Breast Center. For more information about the event, and our cause see:

http://www.encoresporthorse.com/R4L .htm

October 17-18, 2009 Natural Horse/Hoof Care Clinic Todd Jaynes Equine Sciences Academy Practitioner, Field Instructor, Public Education Clinician Newport, NC (Morehead City, NC)

Anne Reid Dressage Clinics USDF Silver Medalist Dressage Instructor 2nd Thursday of every month at Equine Country. Contact Teri Smith at [email protected] to reserve your time.

Dressage at The Preserve Washington, NC PRESENTS

Dressage & Sport Horse Versatility™ Show Saturday, May 16, 2009

• Versatility Clinic

with Melissa

Deal •

Sunday, May 17 EDCTSA & NCDCTA Recognized

Judge - Jan Jacobson

Classes: USDF Intro—Test A & B (Jr/Amateur/Open) Training/First—Test 1 thru 4 Second—Test of Choice

DRESSAGE Sport Horse Versatility™ Judge - Melissa Deal SHV info: www.US-RHA.com Contact Melissa at 910-283-746 or 910-471-5445 to schedule your SHV class.

A year-end High Point Award for the SHV division will be given by the United States Refined Horsemanship Association (US-RHA) for 2009 EDCTSA show season. Classes Begin: 9:00AM Closing Date: May 11 Ride Times: May 14 No refunds after closing date.

USDF rules apply except coats and braiding are optional. Whips and dressage callers are allowed. Hard hats are required for all riders. Tests shall be ridden on a 20m x 60m arena. Management reserves the right to split or combine classes. Six ribbons shall be awarded for each class. High Point Jr. and Sr. rides shall be awarded. Intro level will be divided Jr., Sr. and Open.

For additional show information: Wanda Morrow: 252-714-4204 or Cathy Fletcher: 252-975-2018 Classes: • SHV Two-Phase - Dressage Test of Choice & Obstacle Phase Riders will perform a dressage test of choice and compete over an obstacle course. Dressage test will also count towards dressage only portion of show.

• SHV Suitability Under Saddle w/Obstacle Phase Riders will compete in a flat class and over an obstacle course. Class 1 - Walk/Trot Class 2 - Walk/Trot/Canter

• SHV In-Hand Obstacle Class Exhibitors will compete their horses in-hand over an obstacle course. From SouthFrom South: Take Hwy 17 N. to Chocowinity. Take left onto Hwy 33 and go west 6.5 miles to Grimesland. Take right onto N. Beaufort Rd and continue 3.2 miles. Take right onto Clarks Neck Road and continue 4.8 miles to the entrance of The Preserve on the right. Look for directional signs. From West: From Greenville Hwy 264 Bypass, take left and continue on Hwy 264 east towards Washington for 10 miles. Turn right onto Grimesland Bridge Rd and continue for 1/2 mile. Take left onto Clarks Neck Rd and continue for 4.8 miles to the entrance of The Preserve on the right. Look for directional signs.From North: Take Hwy 17 South to Old Ford Crossroads (look for old church & school landmarks). Take right onto Whorton Station Rd. and continue to the 2nd stop sign which will be Hwy 264.

DRESSAGE AT THE PRESERVE CONTINUED: Take right and continue approx 1 mile to Grimesland Bridge Rd. Take left onto Grimesland Bridge Rd and continue for 1/2 mile. Take left onto Clarks Neck Rd and continue for 4.8 miles to the entrance of The Preserve on the right. Look for directional signs. Rider’s Name: _______________________________ Age: _______ EDCTSA Member #: _____________ Horse/Pony Name: ________________________________________ NCDCTA Member #: _____________ Phone Number: ________________________ Email: ___________________________________________________

Entry Form

Concessions on the grounds * All dogs must be leashed Dressage only/class $25.00 $ _________ SHV Two-Phase $50.00 $ _________ (includes Dressage test + Obstacles)

SHV Suitability classes/class $50.00 $ _________ (includes Flat class + Obstacles)

SHV In-Hand class $25.00 $_________ Refundable Number $2.00 $ _________ Late Fee/Class $5.00 $ _________ EDCTSA Member Discount -$2.00 $ _________ Total Due: $ _________ Cut along dotted line & mail

NEW DIRECTIONS DUE TO CLARKS NECK BRIDGE CLOSING! Waiver IN CONSIDERATION for the privilege of engaging in equine Activities (Activities) at The Preserve, The UNDERSIGNED agrees to hold harmless and indemnify The Preserve Association of Homeowners, Inc. the Owners of property at the Preserve, Dressage @ The Preserve, LLC or any of their employees or sponsors or employees of sponsors (collectively hereinafter Owners and Sponsors), releasing them from any liability or responsibility for accident, damage, injury, or illness to the UNDERSIGNED or any horse owned by the UNDERSIGNED or to any trainer, groom, attendant, family member or spectator accompanying the UNDERSIGNED (the Equine Participants) while on the premises of The Preserve. And further, the UNDERSIGNED acknowledges that under NC Law, an equine activity Owner or Sponsor or professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant resulting from the inherent risk of equine activity and agrees to bring no claims, demands, actions or causes of action, and/or litigation, against The Owners and Sponsors for any economic or non-economic losses due to bodily injury, death, and/or property damage sustained by the UNDERSIGNED or the Equine Participants involving horses owned by or in the care, custody or control of The Owners and Sponsors during said Activities.

Rider/Owner Signature________________________________________________________________ (Parent/Guardian)

Make checks payable to: Dressage @ The Preserve Mail Check, Entry Form and Coggins to: Cathy Fletcher* 301 Wilderness Lane * Washington, NC 27889 Voice: 252.975.2018 * Email: [email protected]

CLASSES Dressage Tests: _______________, _______________, _______________, _______________, _______________ Sport Horse Versatility (SHV): CIRCLE DESIRED CLASSES (Entering multiple classes is allowed.) SHV Two Phase: Dressage (test of choice) __________

SHV Suitability: Class 1 Class 2 In-Hand

COASTAL CLASSIC DRESSAGE SHOW Sunny Reins Stables, LLC 8120 Sidbury Road Wilmington, NC 28411 Saturday, June 13, 2009 EDCTSA/NCDCTA RECOGNIZED (visit http://www.ncdcta.org ) Entry closing date: Tuesday, June 9, 2009 Judge: Janine Malone, R-D, R-DTD, FEI, Stwd-D Ride times available: Thursday, June 11, 2009

Class List: (Jr/Sr/Open) USDF INTRO Test A and B First Level Test 1 thru 4 Training Level Test 1 THRU 4 Second Level 1 thru 4 Dressage seat Equitation $10 Entry fees received by closing date: $25 per class, may add late entries if space available, $5 fee. General Information: 1. USEF rules apply except coats and braiding are optional. Whips, wraps, and callers are allowed. Hard hats required for all riders. Intro tests may be ridden in a small arena 20x40. Management will determine ring size and post with ride times. All other tests will be in standard 20x60 arena. 2. Management reserves the right to split, cancel, or combine classes and to add/substitute judges. 3. No entry will be accepted without a negative Coggins Test, must provide a Coggins prior to unloading. 4. Please do not bring any dogs to the facility. 5. Six ribbons will be awarded for each class. A special award will be give to the high point Jr. and Sr. 6. No refunds after closing date or start of competition. Entries will be accepted after closing date and on the day of the show, if the schedule permits. 7. $5 late fee will apply. Any incomplete entries (no Coggins) will also incur the late fee. 8. Times will be posted on EDCTSA web site on Thur., Oct. 29 th , or call: Gina McKim at 9104700001. 9. Please make checks payable to Gina McKim 10. Mail entries and Coggins to: Show Secretary: Gina McKim, 1921 S. Churchill Dr., Wilmington, NC

28403. Phone 9104700001. Email [email protected] 12. See WWW.EDCTSA.ORG for directions and additional information regarding this and other shows.

Name_________________ DOB__________ Jr/Sr/Open_____ EDCTSA # _________ Horses Name _____________________ Phone # _____________NCDCTA#_______ Address_______________________________________________________________ EMail______________________ Classes ___________________________________ Fees Enclosed: Total # of classes ___X $25 = _________ Refundable number fee ( $2)________Must be paid by all riders, refunded if # returned. Discount (members only) ($2) _________(Subtract this amount if member of EDCTSA) Total: $__________ All entries are made at the riders', owners', and trainers' risk. I agree not to hold EDCTSA, property owners, volunteers, owners, or organizers liable for injuries, loss of life, theft, or damage to horse, equipment, vehicles, spectators, or participants. Signature of participant (or parent if minor): ______________________________Date:__________

WARNING UNDER NORTH CAROLINA LAW, AN EQUINE ACTIVITY SPONSOR OR EQUINE PROFESSIONAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO OR A DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT IN EQUINE ACTIVITIES RESULTING EXCLUSIVELY FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF EQUINE ACTIVITIES. CHAPTER 99E OF THE NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL STATUTES.

Blustery winds and spooky obstacles… do training opportunities get any better than this? By Melissa Spell Deal Another successful Sport Horse Versatility (SHV) Clinic was presented by Linda Hoover January 10-11, 2009 despite blowing wind and rainy weather! Blossom Ferry Farm and Victory Land Dressage were honored to host this SHV clinic in the Wilmington, NC area. Participants were provided with an opportunity to learn how to offer their horse the support needed on a spooky obstacle course enhanced by Mother Nature. It was Linda’s intent to teach horses how to respond positively to life’s challenges. The clinic included riders and auditors from various towns in NC, including Kinston and Charlotte. Horse and rider combinations honed their skills working obstacles and exploring exercises to help the horses adjust comfortably to their circumstances, despite the apprehension and doubt of many onlookers. Riders participated in a forum in which they learned supportive skills, helping build their horse’s confidence, trust, and ability to experience calmness when faced with circumstances out of their comfort zone. After several riders watched the first session, they whispered doubts on the sidelines that their horses would be able to get near the course, never mind navigate it. A smiling Linda Hoover assured them that bad weather and spooky obstacles made an opportune environment to work on their horse’s individual fears and lack of responsiveness or understanding of the aids. In every ride, often to their surprise, riders were able to reach a new dimension in their partnership with their horse. They participated in private lessons and navigated an SHV obstacle course as a group, gaining refinement and lightness in their performances, despite real life weather challenges (blowing objects and mushy footing). These experiences were made positive by Linda’s leadership in helping to prepare the partners for life in and out of the show ring. In preparation for challenges of the new year ,which include the 2009 Pinehurst Schooling Show Sport Horse Versatility class series, Saturday’s clinic was followed by a Mini Competition in which savvy competitors vied for points through obstacles including a bridge, maze, unwieldy footing, and more. The lessons and Mini Competition were held in a fun and friendly atmosphere filled with unique opportunities to enhance the horse’s training. The smiles and laughter produced by the Mini Competition did not change the fact that participating in the class led to clearer application of the rider’s aids, improved comprehension of the aids by the horse, and increased precision by both. The riders were ecstatic about their horse’s performances, and recognized that the knowledge they gained improved many facets of their partnerships with their horses. Winners in the Mini Competition included: Kriestin Kleinschmidt from Vass, NC, in first place, followed by Blossom Ferry’s own Paige Simpson and Julie Taylor in second and third places, respectively. All of the riders participating in the clinic gained valuable experience that will help their horses succeed in life’s circumstances, even on a perfect weather day!

Fix- A-Test For Ride For Life

Ride for Life is a licensed dressage show sponsored by The Potomac Valley Dressage Association. This unique event funds breast cancer research at the Johns Hopkins Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Center. The group NC Caravan for the Cure is heading to this event in June. To meet the team’s goal of a $25,000 donation, we are hosting on May 2nd, 2009 a Fix-A-Test, silent and live auctions and a BBQ dinner. ALL proceeds will go to the Johns Hopkins Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Center. Fix-A-Test works by riding a dressage test of your choice, it is judged and scored. Immediately after, the judge works with you to improve your score for 10 minutes, you then ride your test again in front of the judge and it is re-scored. To sign up, fill out the entry blank below, mail it and your check to Meredith Mannheim at 1904 Russell Dr, Raleigh NC 27612. Your entry includes one Fix-A-Test and one BBQ dinner Ticket. Additional tickets may be purchased for the BBQ for $15 per ticket. Held at 4275 Avents Ferry Rd, Sanford, NC 27330. Informal attire: No braiding or coats. Helmets with harnesses required. Proof of negative Coggins is required Send Entries and Payment to: Meredith Mannheim, 1904 Russell Dr. Raleigh NC 27612

Closing Date is April 24th, 2009 This is on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE basis. Be sure to get your entries in EARLY. Times will be sent by EMAIL by April 29th, 2009

ENTRY Rider:_______________________________________________________________________ Email:____________________________________ Phone:__________________________ Horse:______________________________________________________________________ Tests:________________________________________@ $70 per test____________________ Additional tickets for BBQ dinner:_______ Total Costs:_________ All entries are made at rider’s, owner’s, trainer’s risk. I agree not to hold Encore Sporthorse, Inc. owner, employees, or organizers liable for injury, loss of life, theft, or damage to horses, equipment, spectators, or participants. WARNING Under North Carolina Law, an equine activity sponsor or equine profession is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting exclusively from the inherent risks of equine activities. Chapter 99E of the North Carolina General Statutes SIGNATURE (parent if minor)

__________________________________ For more information visit www.encoresporthorse.com/R4L.htm or Contact Meredith Mannheim at 919.280.3947 or [email protected]

CLASSIFIEDS: FOR LEASE Canamer Stables is proud to offer show quality horses/ponies to lease for the 2009 show season. Horses and ponies available for beginner to advanced riders. All horses/ponies are winning or ready to show in Dressage/CT or Hunters. Partial and full leases available. Leases include lessons with Owner/Trainer Patricia Hooton. Canamer students and horses are winning at Local and Nationally rec shows in several disciplines. Lesson packages also available. Please e-mail for list of horses. Come join the winning team at Canamer Stables today! [email protected] .

“Sugar”- Rescued Saddlebred cross mare. 14.2hh 3yo dressage prospect-7 on gaits! Started under saddle and over fences for 3 months and placing at first shows! Needs intermediate rider. $2500. Call (252) 244-3496 or (252) 864-1750.

For sale: 1998 Ford Eddie Bauer Expedition with tow package and leather seats, 175 k mi. Was $7,000 but must sell and will take $3,500. Great condition. A real steal! 910-617-9949.

12 stall barn for sale, Wilmington, NC. Dressage and jumping arenas, modular home. Contact Gina McKim at [email protected] for further info.

Sport Horse Versatility (SHV): Desire a meaningful relationship with your horse? Want to help your horse experience life positively? SHV can bring your relationship with your horse to a new level and provide a fun competitive path! Sport Horse Versatility embraces the practices of stewardship, horsemanship and versatility. As a professional, SHV fits perfectly into my programs and the lives of horses and riders of every discipline. I am excited to be involved in bringing Sport Horse Versatility to the Wilmington NC area and am actively using its concepts to “create winning strategies for horses and riders.” To learn more about this exciting new concept and clinic dates you may contact Melissa Spell Deal at Victory Land Dressage (910-283-7461) or you may visit www.SportHorseVersatility.com for more information on SHV and the United States Refined Horsemanship Association.

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