Can you believe it’s almost December?
Where has the year gone? Those of you
who follow my columns know how I
complain about hot weather but this year
it wasn’t quite as bad-no drought, no long
stretches of 90+ degree days. I actually
survived! And haven’t we had a lovely
fall (with the exception of the monsoon
that hit our October schooling show).
So here comes winter and rather than
hibernate, VADA/Nova is gearing up for
our annual Banquet and Volunteer
Recognition which seems to get bigger
and better each year. You’ll find details
about it on pages 4 and 5. I’d like to
thank those of you who got your awards
packets in to me before Thanksgiving. It
helps when I receive them early so that
there isn’t such a mad rush at the end. So
far, all of you have had very organized,
easy to read submissions, which makes
my job easier. I know the awards
program can be a little confusing as we
offer so many categories, but you did a
fine job.
And our banquet wouldn’t be com-
plete without the Silent Auction -one of
the highlights of the evening. The items
to bid on run the gamut from horsey stuff
to jewelry to gift certificates to artwork.
See page 7 for information on how to
donate items.
VADA/Nova has really been
organized and we have a slew of “save
the date” activities for your calendar. Not
only do we have our usual assort-
ment of licensed and schooling
shows but there are winter un-
mounted clinics and a fix-a-test as
well. All the “save the dates” are on
page 16 so you can tear it out and
post it on your refrigerator!
Now, while I’ve got your
attention I’ll make one last plug to
get your membership renewal in. If
your mailing label is printed in red
then your membership will expire
on Nov. 30. You can find the form
on page 18 .
And amid all the rushing around
with shopping and holiday prepara-
tions, relieve some of the stress by
giving your horse a hug and a
treat☺ You’ll both feel better.
Happy Holidays to you and
your families.
Enter at A
VA D A / N o v a , I n c .
VADA IS A
USDF GROUP MEMBER
ORGANIZATION.
THEIR MEMBERS ARE
AUTOMATICALLY USDF
GROUP MEMBERS.
Publication Deadline in
Piaffe & Passage is the
20th.
VADA/Nova WEB SITE:
http://www.vadanova.org
Membership Applications
should be sent to:
Barbara Pickering
PO Box 354
Haymarket, VA
20168-0354
Send all other inquires to:
VADA/Nova Inc.,
P.O.Box 398
Hamilton, VA 20159
Volume 42, Issue 12
December 2013
Barb
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VADA/NOVA BOARD MEETINGS
All VADA/Nova Board of Directors’ meetings are open to the general membership; the Board welcomes any visitors. The
meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7:15 PM at Morven Park International Equestrian Center (in the
classroom next to the lounge ). For directions, you may contact any of the Board members or go to our website at
www.vadanova.org and click on “Shows” There you will find a link with directions to Morven Park.
Board of Directors
Diann Carpenter
540-554-2674
Renee Carter
540-229-2522
Laura Celia
802-233-7404
Kelly Foltman
540-668-6232
Donna Gatchell
703-594-2480
Jacqui Gerhard
703-629-7184
Jessie Ginsburg
703-538-4282
Judy Grass
703-620-4923
Alison Head
540-338-7810
Dilly Jackson
304-729-4847
Sheli King
540-338-7362
Michelle Lachner
540-751-0046
2013 VADA/Nova Officers
President ~ Alison Head
V. President ~ Barb Pickering
Secretary ~ Diann Landau
Treasurer ~ Carolyn “Dilly” Jackson
Web Sites:
VADA/Nova www.vadanova.org
VADA State www.virginiadressage.org
Region 1 www.usdfregion1.org
Diann Landau
540-822-9052
Barbara Pickering
703-754-8506
Nancy Stover
703-860-9187
Rebecca Woodward-Davis
540-338-4573
Newsletter Advertising Rates (updated for 2011) Please send payment with ads, as there is no billing. Make checks payable to VADA/Nova, Inc. Classified ads are 40 words or less. Ads will not be accepted otherwise. Please type or print clearly if you don’t have email, and submit no more than two ads at a time. If space allows we will run addi-tional ads.Other ads must be camera ready. (Camera ready: Copy is black on white paper. Embossed business cards and colored ink do not copy well.) Or, you may send a file attachment in Word or Publisher. Classified 2 issues FREE for Members 2 issues/$15 for Non-members Classifieds will automatically be listed on our web site
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Business Card Ad $60/year
1/4 Page Ad (5 x 3.75) $25/month
1/2 Page Ad (5x7.5) $45/month
FulI Page Ad (10x7.5) $75/month
*There will be a charge of $20 if your ad is not camera ready and needs to be
put together or redesigned*
Deadline is the 20th of the month.
Send to: Barbara Pickering, PO Box 354, Haymarket, Va., 20168-0354
Phone: 703-754-8506 Email: [email protected]
20% discount for
1/4, 1/2 or full page
ads that run a full
year
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SUMMARY MINUTES
VADA/Nova Board Meeting
Nov. 11, 2013– Morven Park Lounge
The meeting commenced at 7:15 p.m. There were
fourteen Board members present, two excused and one guest.
October minutes were accepted by the Board
Treasurer’s Report: Dilly reported that as of 11/11/13 the bank
statement had not been received. The non- reconciled balance
was $75,408.05 (after expenses from the September Licensed
show); the Special account balance has not changed.
Board Elections: The ballots have been counted. Jacqui
Gerhard did not run this year but all other 2013 Board members
will be returning for 2014. Alex Jackson has been voted in as a
new Board member.
Schooling shows: Michelle reported that even though the
Compass Rose show had to be delayed, we only lost 3 riders
from the original entries; the show operated at a $360 loss since
the Porta-Potties had to be paid for twice, and at this show, we
provide lunch to the competitors . There were many great
costumes. Barb Zulick graciously donated the printing costs.
Sheli discussed ways to get entries up again for school-
ing shows, since this year was “light” compared to past years.
She suggested being proactive in letting potential competitors
know what they get with VADA/Nova shows- good footing,
good facilities, free snacks, great ribbons, the Championship
show, etc.
The Championship show went very well. It was a short
day for both rings as the number of riders for each class was
lower than in the past. The photographer is having website
problems and doesn’t know when her pictures will be available
from both the Compass Rose & Championship shows. Riders
should contact Katherine Holl directly. The management team
for the Championship show did a stellar job- particularly
Stephanie Corum. This was her first time as secretary for the
championship show, and she was in the middle of moving at
the time.
The Board discussed rewording the refund policy.
Raising the late fee to $10 (which is in line with other shows in
the area) was discussed and accepted.
Licensed Shows: Alison is working on signing up the judges
for the 2014 show season. New FEI tests have been added;
Alison & Dianne Boyd will work out how to add these to the
prize lists and will bring their ideas to a future Board meeting.
Membership: Barb reported that so far for 2014 we have 103
members. This is about where we were this time last year.
Education/Clinics: Alison suggested dates and topics for the
Winter clinics. A topic and presenter is still needed for the
January clinic
Dates:
Jan. 30 (alt. 2/6)
Mon. Feb.17(alt. 2/20)- Judge’s Round Table session at
the Leesburg Best Western
Sat. Mar. 8- Stewarding/scoring clinic at Leesburg Best
Western, 1-4 p.m.
Sat. Mar. 22- Fix-a-Test at Morven Park
Banquet: Sheli says everything is moving along regarding the
organization of the banquet. The Board agreed on the kids’
menu. Bridle numbers will be used for the bidding in the
Silent Auction. Sheli is Banquet coordinator. Holy Wilmoth
will coordinate the gathering of Silent Auction items, and
Kelly will coordinate the Auction at the Banquet.
Diann Carpenter will handle the RSVP’s; Dianne Boyd will
be the photographer, and Diann Landau will again be emcee
[too many Diann’s!] Jacqui Gerhard will be gathering photos
for a slide show. We will ask Al King to put the equipment
together and set up and run the show at the dinner.
The December meeting will begin with our holiday
celebration. Pot luck to start at 6:30 followed by the regular
meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Diann Landau
Congratulations to the 2014
Board of Directors
Diann Carpenter Alex Jackson
Renee Carter Dilly Jackson
Laura Celia Sheli King
Kelly Foltman Michelle Lachner
Donna Gatchell Diann Landau
Jessie Ginsburg Barb Pickering
Judy Grass Nancy Stover
Alison Head Rebecca Woodward-Davis
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VADA / Nova Silent Auction, Awards Presentations and
Volunteer Acknowledgements Saturday, January 18, 2014
5:30 p.m. River Creek Country Club
43800 Olympic Blvd. Leesburg, VA 20176
703-779-2022
Dinner - Cash Bar Feel free to bring a guest
If you would like to volunteer,
contact Sheli King at 540-338-7362 or
Directions to River Creek Country Club 43800 Olympic Blvd.
Heading West on Rte 7 towards Leesburg, exit Right onto River Creek Parkway. Follow River Creek Park-way for approximately 2 miles to the entrance on the Right for River Creek. Turn Right onto Olympic Blvd and proceed to the guard gate. Tell the guard you are here for the VADA/Nova banquet. Once thru the gate, proceed on Olympic Blvd directly to the Club. Heading East on Rte 7 out of Leesburg, exit on Right onto ramp at River Creek Parkway (Wegman’s will be on your right hand side). Turn Left at stop light and
continue for approximately 2 miles to the entrance on the Right for River Creek. Turn Right onto Olympic
Blvd and proceed to the guard gate. Tell the guard you are here for the VADA/Nova banquet. Once thru the gate, proceed on Olympic Blvd directly to the Club. …………………………………………….
Once you pass through the gate proceed approximately 1.5 miles on Olympic Blvd to the club house (where
Olympic Blvd ends). Parking is on the right hand side.
Items for the Silent Auction are now
being collected!
Contact Holly Wilmoth if you have something to donate at
540-539-0181 or [email protected]
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I / We will be attending the VADA/Nova Banquet at River Creek Country Club, Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. Name Dinner Selection __________________________________________ _______________________________ __________________________________________ _______________________________ __________________________________________ _______________________________ __________________________________________ _______________________________ In the event of bad weather please indicate an emergency contact:
phone #_________________________ E-mail____________________________________________________ Ticket Price: Payment enclosed: _____ adults will attend X $45 = $_____ Personal Check $_____ _____children (under 12) X $20 = $_____ VADA/Nova Bucks $_____ Total Due $_____ Total paid $_____ We will make an effort to assign seating groups. Tables will seat 12. Please indicate your preferences: __________________________________________________________________________________________________
Make checks payable to VADA/Nova Inc. Please indicate 2014 Banquet in the memo on your check.
Mail this reservation form along with your check and/or VADA/Nova Bucks to: Diann Carpenter 33679 Snickersville Turnpike Bluemont, VA 20135
If you have questions about the meal,
you can contact Diann at 540-554-2674 or [email protected]
To ensure your reservation - all checks and VADA/Nova Bucks must be received by
►►January 11, 2014◄◄
Menu for the VADA/Nova Banquet Saturday, January 18, 2014
Cash Bar Chips and salsa
Choice of:
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes with Scallion Remoulade *Petite Beef Tenderloin w/ Roasted Garlic Cipolla Demi-Glace and Whipped Potatoes
Vegetable Lasagna (a layered vegetable napoleon) Includes house salad, fresh dinner rolls, iced tea, coffee, dessert
*glutten free
Cost: $45 per person Children’s menu – under 12 years old
Fruit cup Chicken Tenders w/ fries Dessert and beverage
$20
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Feeling Inspired?
Would you like a good excuse to get together with
family, friends and barnmates, have some fun, and
at the same time help support VADA/Nova?
If so, please consider creating and
contributing a basket to be raffled
off at VADA/Nova’s annual
banquet. Prizes will be awarded for
the most popular and most original
baskets and all proceeds will be
used to enhance VADA/Nova’s 2014 programs
and activities.
This has been a very popular feature
at the banquet and we’ve seen
some very creative ideas.
Let’s keep it going!
Interested???
Please contact
Maryann Reichel at
[email protected] to let her
know you will be participating.
VTO Saddlery, in conjunction with
VADA/Nova, has a new program to reward
customers and to further support VADA/Nova
members!
With this new program, VADA/Nova has
been given a discount code to share that will
provide a 5% discount on all purchases made
online at www.vtosaddlery.com . In addition to this
5%, VTO will also provide a matching 5% to
VADA/Nova to use for various activities for our
members! This program is for use in the
online store only.
Please enter the following code when checking out
online to get this fantastic offer!
Coupon code: VADANOVA53
Please join us in thanking VTO for their
continuing support!
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VADA/Nova Silent Auction at the Annual Banquet January 18, 2014 ITEMS NEEDED!
YOU ARE NEEDED!!
Greetings All VADA/Nova Members!
Each year at the awards banquet, members and others have an opportunity to bid on great gifts and services, with the auction proceeds going to support VADA/Nova member clinics and educational activities
Examples of items donated to past auctions include:
Things for Your Horse! Things for You!
Riding Lessons Tack Equipment Treats & Home Baked Goodies! Blankets, Coolers & Fleeces Accessories Gift Certificates For Services Such As Veter-
inary, Massage, Dentistry, Etc. Barn/Tack Room Décor Items Portraits
Restaurant Gift Certificates Artwork Jewelry Professional Photography Sessions Vacation Get-Aways Clothing Haircuts/Beauty/Spa Products & Services Accessories For People And Pets Gift Certificates For Services Such As Oil
Changes/Lubes, Detailing, etc. Kids’ Items
We’d like to ask for your help to make the auction A Great Success!
Please consider asking a local business or service for a donation for an item or two such as that described above, (or something else not on this list!) to be included in the auction. Or if you have something you’d like to donate, (a “duplicate” gift?... something the wrong size?...the wrong color?...) Donors are provided with an acknowledgement letter for their donation toward VADA/Nova, a 501(c)3 organization.
You can contact Holly Wilmoth at [email protected] or 540-539-0181
If you come to the banquet and silent auction to bid on the wonderful items available, please be sure to bring your
CHECKBOOK or CASH to pay for silent auction items.
Thank you for your help to make the silent auction a great success!
Signed,
Alison Head Alison Head
President
Signed,
Sheli King Sheli King
Banquet Coordinator
Signed,
Holly Wilmoth Holly Wilmoth
Silent Auction Coordinator
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VADA/Nova Schooling Show at Compass Rose
October 26, 2013
Judges: Lea Ann Hansen (r), Aviva Nebesky (L Graduate)
Hill Ring Judge: Lea Ann Hansen (r)
Training Level TOC
1. Laura Celia Dark Kiss (Tr 2) 71.607
2. Renee Carter Starr (Tr 2) 70.000
3. Liberty Seaford Meadow Lark (Tr 2) 68.750
4. Kristin Arena Sunny (Tr 2) 66.250
5. Luci Marchand Diego (Tr 2) 63.750
6. Luci Marchand Diego (Tr 1) 63.542
Debbie Meade By the Grace of God (Tr2) 60.714
Brandi Holmes Artwork (Tr 2) 58.393
First Level Test 1
1. Caroline York Bocephus 62.931
2. Lindsey Wagner Barenjager 61.034
3. Ursula Moore Foxfire Muse 60.344
First Level Test 2B
1. Cathy Sholten Apollo 68.378
2. Susan Morrison LH Jitterbug 66.486
3. Paula Payne Cindy Lou Who 62.973
4. Sharon Munroe Sirrius 62.838
5. Bob Clements Wrachmaninov Q 62.027
First Level Test 3
1. Cathy Scholten Apollo 65.323
2. Kathleen Parsons May Nine 64.032
3. Carol Thomas Bonnie Gal Sal 62.742
4. Paula Payne Cindy Lou Who 62.419
5. Heather Novak Hallston 62.097
6. Sharon Munroe Sirrius 61.774
Jeanne Binder Custer’s Run 61.290
Bob Clements Wrachmaninov Q 60.484
Third Level TOC
1. Kathryn Bennett Just Georgie (3-3) 66.282
2. Candy Allen Echo (3-3) 63.077
3. Kathryn Bennett Just Georgie (3-1) 61.974
4. Candy Allen Echo (3-2) 61.951
Fourth Level Test 3
1. Mary Callan Ottomatic 65.500
2. Sarah Conant Geza 58.500
Prix St Georges
1. Candy Allen White Bacardi 62.763
Intermediaire I
1. Mary Callan Good Lookin 60.921
Musical Freestyle TOC
1. Susan Morrison LH Jitterbug (Tr) 70.167
2. Jacqui Gerhard Mr. Brightside (Tr) 69.167
3. Candy Allen White Bacardi (4th) 64.333
4. Laura Mahoney MD Grace E (Tr) 61.667
5. Sarah Conant Geza (4th) 60.667
6. Diann Landau Mithrandir (Tr) 59.833
Sand Ring Judge: Aviva Nebesky (L Graduate)
Intro Level TOC
1. Kathryn Sulek Giselle III (C) 73.250
2. Madeline Moore Foxfire Muse (A) 69.688
3. Meredith Leach Lenox (A) 62.813
4. Nancy Mendonca Danny (A) 58.438
Intro Level Test B
1. Kathryn Sulek Giselle III 65.625+
2. Madeline Moore Foxfire Muse 65.625
3. Meredith Leach Lenox 62.188
4. Nancy Mendonca Danny 60.313
Training Level Test 3
1. Laura Celia Dark Kiss 70.200
2. Kristin Arena Sunny 69.800
3. Renee Carter Starr 65.200
4. Liberty Seaford Meadow Lark 61.200
5. Brandi Holmes Artwork 59.200
6. Debbie Meade By the Grace of God 58.200
Alissa Coles Our Trick 57.000
First Level Test 2A
1. Heather Novak Hallston 64.865
2. Kathleen Parsons May Nine 63.784
3. Lindsey Wagner Barenjager 62.432
4. Caroline York Bocephus 61.351
5. Carol Thomas Bonnie Gal Sal 60.135
6. Jeanne Binder Custer’s Run 60.000
Second Level TOC
1. Candy Allen Pajana vom Rosenhof (2-2) 68.158
2. Debbie Gerbich Calloway’s Capital Asset (2-3) 64.048
3. Candy Allen Pajana vom Rosenhof (2-1) 64.000
4. Michele Cappello De Ja Vue (2-3) 62.381
5. Debbie Gerbich Calloway’s Capital Asset (2-2) 60.263
6. Michele Cappello De Ja Vue (2-1) 59.868
High Score of the Show
(excluding Intro, Rider Tests and MFS)
Laura Celia and Dark Kiss
Training Level Test 2 71.607%
VADA/Nova gnomes
Michelle Lachner
&
Patty Knight
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Congratulations to our last group of qualifiers for the
Nov. 9 Championship Schooling Show
Intro Level Test B
Madeline Moore/Foxfire Muse
Kathryn Sulek/Giselle III
Training Level Test 3
Renee Carter/Starr
First Level Test 3
Jeanne Binder/Custer’s Run
Heather Novak/Hallston
Cathy Scholten/Apollo
Second Level Test 3
Michele Cappello/De Ja Vue
Third Level Test 3
Candy Allen/Echo
Fourth Level Test 3
Mary Callan/Ottomatic
Sarah Conant/Geza
Prix St Georges
Candy Allen/White Bacardi
Intermediaire I
Mary Callan/Good Lookin
Musical Freestyle
Candy Allen/White Bacardi
Jacqui Gerhard/Mr. Brightside
Susan Morrison/LH Jitterbug
From the Manager…….
-Michelle Lachner
Due to unrelenting, torrential downpours the schooling show at Compass Rose Farm originally
scheduled for October 9 was rescheduled to be held on October 26. As this was the final opportunity to qualify for
the Schooling Show Championship, competitors who qualified were allowed to enter the Championship show after
the original closing date had passed. Fortunately most entrants were able to compete on the new date.
It is amazing to see the costumes that our members come up with for the costume competition and even more
amazing that their equine companions are so tolerant of their embellishments. Many competitors participated,
sporting costumes ranging from a park police officer, Che Guevara complete with Cuban cigar, to an Indian scout.
Categories for the costume contest were: best horse and rider combination, most outrageous, most creative, and
judge’s favorite. It was tough to come up with the winners as there were so many great costumes. The winners were:
Maddie Moore as a cheerleader (best horse and rider combination), Ursula Moore as an Egyptian pharaoh (most
outrageous), Candy Allen as the Cat in the Hat (most creative). Since there were two judges, there were two favorites:
Caroline York, a clown, and Heather Novak who was the sun riding high above her horse, the earth.
BJ Lachner was a fabulous grill master for lunch. Competitors and spectators enjoyed hot dogs and hamburg-
ers hot off the grill. Yum!
We were fortunate to have as our judges, Lea Ann Hansen and Aviva Nebesky, who endured frosty
temperatures in the morning (and the resultant thaw of the frost on the roofs, raining onto the tests!) and a biting wind
in the afternoon. Patty Knight really helped as the assistant show manager and scorer. Barb Zulick was a super show
secretary and ably handled the demands of scheduling two rings—twice! The volunteers were super—
Jessie Ginsburg and Ann Corrigan, scribes; Adele Dennis, Karoline Morris, Rose Flanery, and Marguerite Teska, ring
stewards; Sally O’Dwyer, Michele Cappello, Susan Whitmire and Caroline York, runners; and Barb Pickering who
scored with Patty. Thank you for giving your time to VADA/Nova.
As always, thank you to Judy Grass and the wonderful staff of Compass Rose Farm who worked very hard
before, during and after the show to ensure it was a complete success.
Editor’s Note: And a huge thank you to Manager Michelle Lachner, who, after finding Compass Rose underwater the day before the original
date, managed to put everything together for the new date.
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A brief photo gallery. Black and white just doesn’t do justice to the costumes!
Row 1: Madeline Moore/Foxfire Muse; Susan Morrison/LH Jitterbug
Row 2: Caroline York/Bocephus; Mary Callan/Good Lookin
Row 3: Heather Novak/Hallston; Candy Allen/Pajana vom Rosenhof (photo by Judy Grass)
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Member of the Month This month’s Member of the Month is Joan Gaidos. Joan is an
Environmental Scientist who lives in Berryville with her dog, 2 cats
and 2 horses- Blue (retired) and Will, her riding horse. Both horses are
American Saddlebreds.
Joan started riding when she joined 4H at age 10. She didn’t own a
horse, so she rode whatever was available. She worked with an American Saddlebred breeder in Warrenton at age 14, where she
not only learned how to ride but everything else that went into a working farm- from making hay & handling young horses to
tending wounds. She went to shows that had a bit of everything, and attributes her “education” to Nancy Weik, who owned the
farm.
Joan settled in Leesburg about 10 years ago. She mostly trail rode her older gelding, Blue, until arthritis started slowing
him down. She started looking for her next horse- something she could do more dressage with because she wanted to learn more
about it. She loves how it refines the communication between horse and rider.
She stayed with Saddlebreds, as she knows their personalities and tempera-
ments. She found Will (aka Revelation’s First Prophet); he had no real dressage
training but had a big friendly personality, 3 lovely gaits and “he made me
smile”! She started working with Wanja Gerlach, and joined VADA/Nova to
meet other dressage enthusiasts in the area, and to keep abreast of the latest
news and learning opportunities.
With Wanja’s help, Will earned good scores in his first year showing at
First Level, including a few national and local awards (including a USDF
All-Breeds Award in 2012). In 2013 Will did well again at Third/Fourth
Levels, under Wanja’s guidance- including 2013 USDF All-Breeds Champion
at Third Level. Joan says they still have a lot to learn, but that the horse still
makes her smile.
Joan’s favorite job at shows is the pre-show set-up; she really gets to
see the nuts and bolts of running a show. She has also been a runner and a
scorer, and loves volunteering because of the people she meets.
Joan and Will
Bob Clements/Wrachmaninov Q
Ursula Moore/Foxfire Muse
Unless noted otherwise, photos on these 2 pages are courtesy of Katharine Holl.
Katharine’s web site is temporarily out of service but she hopes to have it up and running soon.
In the meantime, if you would like her to send you thumbnail shots, you can reach her at:
540-687-3358 or [email protected]
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SHEL GAFFORD MEMORIAL AWARD For
EXCELLENCE IN SPORTSMANSHIP
Once again it’s time for the VADA membership to vote for this year’s recipient of the
Shel Gafford Award. Please take a few minutes to read over the following nominations and vote for the one you feel most
personifies the spirit of good sportsmanship, love of our sport, and unselfish support of fellow dressage enthusiasts.
The recipient of the Shel Gafford Award will receive a lovely plaque and monetary award at the annual VADA Awards
Banquet. December 12, 2013 is the deadline for casting your vote. Please , take a few minutes and VOTE!
Instructions for voting:
Each chapter will send their votes to a representative (listed below), who will then tally the
votes and forward them to Louise West. Louise will compile the results of all the VADA chapters.
You may vote one of two ways. Votes must be received by December 12, 2013
1. By email: Send an email to [email protected]. Please put “Shel Gafford” in the
subject line. In the body of the email, just put the name of the person for whom you are voting.
2. By regular mail: Put a check mark by one name and send the ballot to:
Barbara Pickering PO Box 354 Haymarket, VA 20168-0354
____ _____ _____ _____ ____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
Nominees:
Amanda Harper ____
Nicky Vogel _____
Amanda Harper (Central): (Nominated by Nancy Sheaffer, Central)
Amanda has served as VP of VADACC for 2013. As President, I and the Board have enjoyed and appreciated Amanda’s pure heart and
desire to SERVE and encourage everyone to not give up on their dreams in dressage. If you ask any member of our Chapter everyone would
tell you how inspirational Amanda is. While at Recognized Shows or Schooling Shows Amanda is always out amongst the riders looking for
opportunities to assist them AND always with words of encouragement. I personally have been motivated and inspired by Amanda when I
wanted to give up, or back out of showing or discouraged when the progression I was expecting wasn’t happening. Amanda has sent me
emails and texts with wonderful words of encouragement to help me rethink my thinking and to continue on! Amanda will always give me a
big hug and say “Don’t give up you never know what tomorrow may bring!”
Awarding Amanda Harper the Shel Gafford Memorial she will be an inspiration to the 1000+ members here in Virginia and,
especially our own membership within Central Chapter, to pursue their dressage dreams at any and all levels.
Nicky Vogel (VADAF): (Submitted by Sharon Kipping, VADAF)
Nicky Vogel - judge, trainer, teacher, competitor, consummate horsewoman, mentor, confident, and friend. These are just some of the
adjectives that describe Nicky. She's been a strong asset and driving force behind the VADA-Fredericksburg Chapter for over a decade.
During that time, Nicky has performed the duties of President for three years; acted as Chief Executive Officer of the VADAF's Rose Mount
Licensed Show for six years; been the Youth Team's coach numerous times, and generously given of her time to hold a public youth clinic at
her farm sponsored by VADAF.
While President, Nicky led our club with the ultimate goal of making it a friendlier and more sustainable organization. She has a
unique ability to recognize the talents of various members within the club and then allow those persons to utilize that talent to their full
potential. During her Presidency, membership steadily increased.
As Chief Executive Officer of our Licensed Show, she has continually made improvements to the show. As a direct result of her
leadership and guidance we now always have a waiting list of competitors. She works tirelessly to make sure that, in her words, "every 'i' is
dotted and every 't' is crossed". Volunteers consistently come back to assist Nicky with the show due to her passion and insistence that the
show be "competitor friendly". Because of her dedication to the show, our club has been able to raise funds that have allowed VADAF to
sponsor numerous free clinics to our general membership.
Nicky is a strong competitor, but always makes the time to help her fellow competitor using her judge's eye and expertise. Quick to
help bolster a fellow competitor's faltering spirits with kind words, Nicky is the consummate example of good sportsmanship.
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Ring 1 Judge: Susan Carr-Davis ( R)
Training Level TOC
1. Liberty Seaford Meadowlark (Tr 3) 75.800
2. Laura Celia Dark Kiss (Tr 2) 73.214
3. Madison Nicole Miller Columbia (Tr 3) 69.600 4. Renee Carter Starr (Tr 2) 68.036
5. Jan Blanchetti Dustin Don (Tr 3) 66.000
First Level Test 1 1. Jenifer Trefny Wallstreets Will 74.483 2. Mieke Meurs Lucio 65.000
Second Level Test 1
1. Dana Hollister Delta Tango 71.143
2. Candy Allen Pajana vom Rosenhof 60.857
Second Level TOC
1. Dana Hollister Delta Tango (2-2) 66.316
2. Debbie Gerbich Calloway’s Capital Asset (2-3) 58.810
Third Level Test 1 1. Alison Head To Catch A Thief 63.947
2. Katelyn McPartlan Dienhard 61.316
Third Level TOC
1. Alison Head To Catch A Thief (3-2) 68.902 2. Kathryn Bennett Just Georgie (3-3) 68.205
Rider Test
1. Jessie Ginsburg Hoover (Tr) 71.600
Championship Training Level Test 3-Senior 1. Liberty Seaford Meadowlark 77.000
2. Laura Celia Dark Kiss 74.800
3. Renee Carter Starr 72.000
4. Jan Blanchetti Dustin Don 64.200
Championship Training Level Test 3-Junior
1. Madison Nicole Miller Columbia 73.600
2. Teace Markwalter Rattle N Snap Favorite Son 67.600
Championship Second Level Test 3-Senior 1. Candy Allen Pajana vom Rosenhof 67.857
2. Debbie Gerbich Calloway’s Capital Asset 58.452
Championship Third Level Test 3-Senior
1. Kathryn Bennett Just Georgie 67.051
Championship Fourth Level Test 3-Senior
1. Mary Callan Ottomatic 66.500
Championship Prix St. Georges
1. Candy Allen White Bacardi 63.289
Championship Intermediaire I
1. Mary Callan Good Lookin 66.579
Championship Musical Freestyle-Senior
1. Candy Allen White Bacardi 75.333 2. Susan Morrison LH Jitterbug 70.167
3. Jacqui Gerhard Mr. Brightside 68.833
4. Barbara Smith Hoping for Snow 64.667
Championship Musical Freestyle-Junior 1. Teace Markwalter Rattle N Snap Favorite Son 68.900
VADA/Nova Championship Schooling Show at Morven Park
November 9, 2013
Judges: Susan Carr-Davis (R), Cathy Tucker-Slaterbeck (r)
Ring 2 Judge Cathy Tucker-Slaterbeck (r)
Intro Level Test A
1. Katelyn Valsamis Primetime Cowboy 69.688
2. Eileen Childs Flying W Farms Prince Alexei 63.750
Intro Level Test B 1. Muriel Nanninga Secret 70.313
2. Megan Giusti Jolie 69.688
3. Eileen Childs Flying W Farms Prince Alexei 62.813
4. Madeline Moore Foxfire Muse 57.188 5. Gail Palestine Dulce 55.625
Intro Level Test C
1. Gail Palestine Dulce 60.750
Training Level TOC 1. Sara Miller Leary Little Gem (Tr 2) 75.000
2. Kate Sulek Giselle III (Tr 1) 69.583
3. Jaime Eeg Major Bay (Tr 2) 62.857
Training Level Test 3 1. Sara Miller Leary Little Gem 75.800
2. Jaime Eeg Major Bay 62.800
3. Mieke Meurs Lucio 56.400
First Level Test 2 1. Mieke Meurs Editor’s Gold 61.351
2. Kathleen Parsons May Nine 60.946
3. Paula Payne Cindy Lou Who 59.865
First Level Test 3 1. Mieke Meurs Editor’s Gold 66.935
2. Bob Clements Wrachmaninov Q 66.290
3. Lara Huzzard Romance Wonderdust 61.129
4. Carol Thomas Bonnie Gal Sal 57.419
Championship Intro Level Test B-Senior
1. Muriel Nanninga Secret 74.375
2. Megan Giusti Jolie 70.000
Championship Intro Level Test B-Junior 1. Kate Sulek Giselle III 71.250
2. Katelyn Valsamis Primetime Cowboy 68.125
3. Katie Metro Vinny 64.688
4. Madeline Moore Foxfire Muse 63.438
Championship First Level Test 3-Senior
1. Carol Thomas Bonnie Gal Sal 65.968+
2. Bob Clements Wrachmaninov Q 65.968
3. Paula Payne Cindy Lou Who 61.935 4. Kathleen Parsons May Nine 60.968
5. Lara Huzzard Romance Wonderdust 58.710
High Score of the Show
(excluding Intro, Rider Tests and MFS)
Liberty Seaford and Meadowlark
Training Level Test 3 77.000%
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Schooling Show Championship -Michelle Lachner
The morning of the Championship Schooling Show dawned; the weather was cold and sunny, perfect for the
culmination of many competitors’ show year! This final VADA/Nova event was held at Morven Park on
Saturday, November 9. It was wonderful to see the beautifully turned out teams of horse and rider.
The comradeship and courtesy of the riders was an inspiration.
There are many to thank for the success of the show. First of all the judges, Susan Carr-Davis and
Cathy Tucker-Slaterbeck, for their thoughtful comments and insights. Stephanie Corum who scheduled the show
under time constraints because of the delay to the Compass Rose show, our final qualifying show. And she did it all
while relocating her home! As always, we had a crack team of volunteers. Barb Pratt, the assistant show manager,
gave unstintingly of her expertise and time. Thank you also to: Kristen Brown and Peyton Morris, scribes;
Dilly Jackson and Lindsey Wagner, ring stewards; Alex Jackson, Betsy Dove, and Dave Whitford, runners;
Karoline Morris and Barb Pickering, scorers; and Louise Cotulla and Laura Whitford, awards.
VADA/Nova also thanks our very generous sponsors: Brenda and Kevin Chinn donated both the Champion
and Reserve prizes, and Pam Milner for her donation which was used to purchase the wonderful horse treats.
Now competitors, there is a whole winter to consider the past show season and plan your training to improve
the rider-horse partnership! The first show will be at Morven Park in March. Check the Green Book for the exact
date and the dates of all our schooling shows. See you then!
Editor’s Note: Once again a huge thank you to Michelle Lachner who was a first time manager for this Championship show.
Great job!
Photos on these 2 pages are courtesy of Katharine Holl.
Katharine’s web site is temporarily out of service but she hopes to have it up and running soon.
In the meantime, if you would like her to send you thumbnail shots, you can reach her at:
540-687-3358 or [email protected]
Sara Miller Leary/Little Gem
Muriel Nanninga/Secret
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Row 1: Megan Giusti/Jolie; Kate Sulek/Giselle III
Row 2: Carol Thomas/Bonnie Gal Sal;
Paula Payne/Cindy Lou Who
Row 3: Katelyn Valsamis/Primetime Cowboy
Unfortunately, action photos in the indoor just don’t come out
very well due to the low lighting so these are only from Ring 2
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Mark your calendars for 2014. It’s going to be a busy year!
Clinics
Thurs. Jan. 30 Evening session TBD
Mon. Feb 17 Evening judges’ roundtable
Sat. March 8 Afternoon volunteer training sessions
Sat. March 22 Fix-A-Test with Kathy Rowse
Please note that these are tentative and we will firm up details soon.
Information will be in the newsletter and on our web site.
Licensed Shows-all held at Morven Park
Performance shows:
April 5,6
June 6,7,8 (includes Breed classes on Friday)
Sept 13,14
Details will be on the VADA/Nova website
Youth Team Competition at Morven Park
July 28,29 Details will be on the VADA/Nova website
VADA/Nova Schooling Shows
Prize lists and entry forms will be available on the VADA/Nova website, in the Greenbook,
and in the newsletter beginning in January.
Sunday March 23 at Morven Park
Saturday May 17 at Compass Rose
Saturday June 14 at Frying Pan Park
Sunday August 10 at Morven Park
Saturday September 6 at Looking Glass Farm
Saturday October 11 at Compass Rose
Saturday November 8 at Morven Park. This is the Championship schooling show
Banquets
Saturday January 18 VADA/Nova Awards Dinner and Volunteer Recognition (see p.4,5 in this issue)
Sunday February 9 VADA Awards luncheon at the Boar’s Head in Charlottesville.
See pages 19-21 in this issue (www.virginiadressage.org)
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VADA Board Meeting Minutes
November 14, 2013 Teleconference
Board Members Present: Alison Head (NOVA), Alison Douglas (Central),
Robin Nunnally (SVDA), Tina Longaker (Cville), Judith Harroun-Lord (ShenVADA),
Anne Draine (Central), Alison Thompson (Fredericksburg), Angie Stanaway (NEVADA),
Sheli King (NOVA), Nancy Lowey (C’ville), Nancy Shaeffer (Central), Penny Hawes (SWVADA),
Meridith McGrath (SWAVDA), Jessie Ginsburg (NOVA)
Others- Dianne Boyd (NOVA)
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 pm
Minutes – Motion to approve minutes from the last meeting was made by Anne Draine and seconded by Penny Hawes.
Board Approved.
Treasurer’s report – none
Fall Show Wrap Up- Sponsorships brought in $12,615. Facility fee was $47,826.52. Net profit was $41,445.76 less FOHA
donation which should be about $800. FOHA donation will be rounded up to an even $1000 donation. Dianne reported that
the weather was wonderful. Minimal issues, awards were smooth with one elimination by rider’s choice. Footing was
reasonable in all places – Dianne will work with them on the minor issues. Progressive desserts went well and will probably
be bigger and better next year. Sponsors were happy. Susan Dallas’s decorations outside the show office were lovely.
Competitor photo op area is being looked at for next year.
Silent Auction- We will put the form on the web and will send to chapters. Please fill out and bring with your items to speed
up check in time. If you have really neat items, send details to Alison Douglas and we will get out to general membership to
perk interest.
Year End Awards- Jessie has contacted vendor from last year as a start. Discussed were stall cards and wall hanging plaques,
and bridle hangers.
New Business-Request from member for VADA license plate. We will look into. Alison Douglas has volunteered to
coordinate interest from members. We need 100 to even start.
Purple Book- Robin Dannels will coordinate and Alison Head will find out dates for deadlines.
VADA – ideas brought forth- should we up chapter grants, donate to the horse center, other ideas? Reps should bring back
ideas from their chapters.
Next meeting- Board call on December 12th- Teleconference
Meeting was adjourned at 8:57pm.
Silent Auction Donations
If you have something you would like to donate to VADA’s Silent Auction
on February 9th, it would help if you would fill out the form on the next page,
one for each item that you’re donating and bring it with you to the luncheon.
That will make it easier to log in the information and will save time.
Thank you!
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VADA/Nova Member
VADA/NOVA.Inc. Newsletter Editor Barbara Pickering PO Box 354 Haymarket, VA 20168-0354
Is your mailing label printed in red???
That’s to catch your attention. It means your VADA/Nova membership
will expire on November 30, 2013 and you haven’t renewed.
You may find the membership form
on page 18
Inside this issue
Minutes from the November Board meeting
VADA/Nova Annual Banquet
VADA/Nova Silent Auction
October Schooling show results and photos
Member of the Month
Shel Gafford nominations
Championship Schooling show results and photos
Preview of 2014 activities
Membership form
VADA State Awards luncheon
VADA minutes
VADA Silent Auction
Classified ads
First class m
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December