SOUTHERN EVENTING & DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION s JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2009 A BI-MONTHLY PUBLICATION FOR SEDA MEMBERS s MAY / JUNE 2009 Fleur de Leap a Family Affair By Elizabeth Cummins, SEDA Eventing Chair and Fleur de Leap Organizer IN THIS ISSUE COLUMNS what’s up? – 2 barn dirt – 4 your horse’s health – 6 newsworthy – 18 EVENTS loma fowler clinic – 3 linda strine clinic –10 juniors show – 13 ride a test clinic – 13 calendar, (insert) MEMBERSHIP schooling standings – 9 recognized standings – 12 volunteer hours – 12 new members– 18 eventing standings – 17 event/volunteer forms – 22 classifieds – 23 contacts – 24 membership form, (insert) RESULTS serenity schooling show – 11 amen corner ct – 14 fleur de leap – 16 ADVERTISERS LSU vet school – 7 lauren dellinger – 15 dressage foundation – 19 facility/trainer directory – 23 t t t t t continued on page 16 S unday, April 5th was a beautiful day for a horse show! The previous day had been a beautiful day for a horse show as well — as my barn crew and I already knew! Because of a calendar conflict, Fleur de Leap was moved to a new date, and we at Highlands Riding Center were committed on the same weekend to the Hunters Bluff Hunter-Jumper show. So, with the “two horse shows in one weekend” challenge, we went to it! Thanks to a lot of early prep work and many wonderful volunteers, the combined test event ran smoothly and was fun for everyone. For me, Fleur de Leap has become like a family reunion of sorts. It’s nice to see the familiar faces of friends (human AND equine!) as they begin and then move up the various ranks of divisions. That’s the way it is with family – everyone helps out and cheers the others on! Several riders had new horses: Daphne Zimmer brought her beautiful Ava out for the day, and Emily Embree won the Training division with her new mount, Allyoop. (Nice name, Emily!) There were tense moments and celebratory moments, but one of the funniest moments of the entire show was performed by one of the Quast clan during a run at the Beginner Team Challenge. In trying to switch riders, Brooke Quast and her teammate, Olivia Pethke, had the clever idea of a “mount/dis-mount-in-motion.” In other words, as Olivia dismounted on the left, Brooke attempted to mount from the off side, only she used her “normal” foot (left) and subsequently mounted the dear pony BACKWARDS! Halfway through, I believe she realized that it felt really wrong and looked up in bewilderment. With everyone screaming for her to “keep going,” she corrected herself
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southern eventing & dressage association s janu ary/febru ary 2009
a bi-monthly publication for seda members s may / june 2009
fleur de Leap a family affairBy Elizabeth Cummins, SEDA Eventing Chair and Fleur de Leap Organizer
in this issue
columns
what’s up? – 2
barn dirt – 4
your horse’s health – 6
newsworthy – 18
events
loma fowler clinic – 3
linda strine clinic –10
juniors show – 13
ride a test clinic – 13
calendar, (insert)
membership
schooling standings – 9
recognized standings – 12
volunteer hours – 12
new members– 18
eventing standings – 17
event/volunteer forms – 22
classifieds – 23
contacts – 24
membership form, (insert)
results
serenity schooling show – 11
amen corner ct – 14
fleur de leap – 16
advertisers
LSU vet school – 7
lauren dellinger – 15
dressage foundation – 19
facility/trainer directory – 23
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sunday, april 5th was a beautiful day for
a horse show! the previous day had been
a beautiful day for a horse show as well — as
my barn crew and i already knew! because of
a calendar conflict, Fleur de Leap was moved
to a new date, and we at highlands riding
center were committed on the same weekend
to the hunters bluff hunter-jumper show. so,
with the “two horse shows in one weekend”
challenge, we went to it! thanks to a lot of early
prep work and many wonderful volunteers, the
combined test event ran smoothly and was fun
for everyone.
for me, Fleur de Leap has
become like a family reunion
of sorts. it’s nice to see the
familiar faces of friends
(human and equine!) as
they begin and
then move up the various ranks of divisions.
that’s the way it is with family – everyone helps
out and cheers the others on!
several riders had new horses: daphne
Zimmer brought her beautiful ava out for
the day, and emily embree won the training
division with her new mount, allyoop. (nice
name, emily!)
there were tense moments and celebratory
moments, but one of the funniest moments of
the entire show was performed by one of the
Quast clan during a run at the beginner team
challenge. in trying to switch riders, brooke
Quast and her teammate, olivia Pethke, had the
clever idea of a “mount/dis-mount-in-motion.”
in other words, as olivia dismounted
on the left, brooke attempted to
mount from the off side, only she
used her “normal” foot (left) and
subsequently mounted the dear
pony bacKWards! halfway
through, i believe she realized that it felt really
wrong and looked up in bewilderment.
With everyone screaming for her to
“keep going,” she corrected herself
due to publication deadlines, this column
gets written well before you receive it. as
i work on putting this issue together, it’s tax
time. this event always prompts me to wonder
where my money goes, and in my pondering,
i thought that seda members might be
interested in learning where and how their
dues are utilized.
What follows is a brief outline of how
your money is spent with seda. this is by
no means a penny-by-penny accounting, but
should provide a general idea.
Most club income is derived from
membership dues. right off the top, $17
of that is sent to usdf for your group
Membership. if you’re not familiar with the
benefits of belonging to usdf, spend some
time on their web site – there is a ton of
information and education available as part of
your membership. take advantage of it!
the next sizeable piece of the ‘dues pie’
is spent on printing and mailing. it costs
approximately $18 per member per year to get
this publication into your hands. thanks to
those who have opted to receive it electronically,
the overall chunk of the pie will be somewhat
smaller over the course of the year. We also
print and mail an annual member directory
and renewal notice to all members.
so, what do you get with the remainder of
your membership dues?
scholarships: seda offers four
scholarships – two each spring and fall – to
help educate our members.
awards: Prizes and awards are distributed
at the annual awards banquet as well as at
shows. the ticket price for the banquet basically
covers the cost of the facility and the meal.
shows: seda only sponsors four shows
per year – Le Bon Temps, Fleur de Leap in the
spring and fall, and the juniors only show.
these events are priced as reasonably as
possible in order to cover costs. only $50 is
received from each seda-recognized event (i.e.
local schooling and recognized shows, etc.).
clinics: seda offers a variety of clinics to
help educate our members. clinic fees cover
the cost of the clinician and related expenses.
our generous members often donate the
facility, so that helps us keep fees reasonable.
insurance: all the events we sponsor
must have insurance coverage.
representation: each year, seda sends
one member to the annual usdf convention
to represent our members and their interests.
any money left over from seda-sponsored
events is put into a general fund to cover losses
from unprofitable events and provide other
benefits to members.
i hope that helps to clarify what you get for
your membership dollars – it’s a pretty good
deal! happy reading and happy riding! s
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Linda Strine Clinic
June 13-14, 2009
Linda Strine has almost 30 years experience riding, and she has been training professionally for 15 years. Her experience includes 12 years breeding sport horses, hunt seat, eventing through Preliminary Level, endurance, and dressage. She currently specializes in dressage training and showing. Linda has trained many horses from Training Level through the FEI Levels and has been quite successful starting new horses (including many she bred) and bringing them along. Several of these horses have reached the top ten status in the USDF Year End Awards. Linda is an articulate and clear teacher and is excellent with all level riders and horses.
Linda Strine will be at Equi-Best Equestrian Center. Lessons will be $125 for 45 minute private sessions and $75 for 1 hour semi-private sessions.
To reserve a lesson with Linda, please send check (payable to Equi-Best) for lesson(s) with the form below and a copy of your horse’s negative Coggins to Susanne Knudsen, 19260 Katie Lane, Covington, LA 70435. (This clinic will fill on a first received basis.) Opening date is upon receipt of the newsletter. Stalls are available at $15/day or $25/overnight.
For more information, contact Susanne at 985-773-2234 or [email protected].
junE 13-14 linda strinE drEssagE CliniC rEgistration Form
Elizabeth Cummins, Kelley Varisco, Jamie Barowka, Stacey Rome and Kristie Cato unbottle their inner artist at Corks ‘n Canvas.
strangles is a highly contagious disease
that causes horses to have swollen
and painful lymph nodes that block their
airway and can cause difficult breathing.
the name was coined because these
enlarged nodes sometimes (but rarely)
suffocate affected horses.
the first reported case of strangles in
a horse was in 1251 by jordanus ruffus
in europe.
convinced of its contagious nature,
ruffus recommended isolating affected
animals and pointed out that the most
common source of infection for horses
was water buckets previously used by
infected animals. this advice remains
valid today.
here are some common questions
and answers about strangles:
What causes strangles and what
should i expect to see?
strangles is caused by the bacteria
Streptococcus equi (commonly known as S.
equi), which gains access to a horse either
through the animal’s nose or mouth.
bacteria then invade the lymph nodes
in the head and throat area, making
them swollen and painful. With time,
abscesses in the lymph nodes will mature
and rupture to drain a creamy pus. other
lymph nodes in the head and throat may
be involved but not be apparent because
many of them will drain into the horse’s
throat and nasal cavity.
additional signs of the disease that
often develop include fever, loss of appetite
and listlessness.
how does a horse become exposed to
strangles?
Most horses that develop strangles
contract the disease through contact with
the infected nasal discharges from another
horse that has an active case of strangles
or has recently recovered from strangles.
direct transmission occurs when horses,
being very social creatures, have nose-
to-nose contact with each other. indirect
transmission occurs when a susceptible
horse shares feed, water buckets or
housing with an infected horse.
about 20% of horses continue to shed
S. equi in their nasal secretions for several
weeks after they have recovered from the
disease, making all recovered horses a
potential source of infection for at least six
weeks after clinical signs have resolved.
an extremely small percentage (1% to
10%) of horses continue to shed s. equi in
their nasal secretions for months to years.
these horses frequently have guttural-
pouch infections caused by S. equi.
fortunately, S. equi is not a hearty
organism and does not persist for long
in the environment. While it is possible
that a horse could contract strangles from
the pasture that housed a horse with
strangles, it is very unlikely.
how will a veterinarian know if a
horse has strangles?
a veterinarian generally will diagnose
a case of strangles based on the classical
clinical signs.
the gold standard to confirm the
infection is a bacteriologic culture from
either nasal swabs or pus from the
abscesses. another test is a polymerase
chain reaction (Pcr), which detects the
dna of S. equi. While this test is excellent,
it does not distinguish between dead and
live organisms and therefore should not
be used alone to make a diagnosis of
strangles.
What should be done if there is a
strangles outbreak?
Proper management by the horse
owner or the farm manager is the key to
the successful control of an outbreak of
strangles. Working with a veterinarian,
the owner or farm manager can identify
affected groups of horses, look at the
geography of the premises and review
management practices to develop a
practical disease-control strategy.
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What horse owners should Know about stranglesBy Corinne R. Sweeney, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine, New Bolton Center, On Behalf of the Equine Research Coordination Group
continued on page 8Nasal discharge typical of strangles.
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Horse LaughsFrom One Hundred Ways to Live with a Horse Addict by tina Bettison
Female horse addicts (Fhas)Female horse addicts come in a plethora of personality types – much more varied than their male equivalents. This is not an exhuastive list!
the Fashionista: the fashionista addict is easily spotted. she always has matching, colour-coordinated, horse-and-rider wear, in this season’s must-have style. When it is out of fashion, it is out of her wardrobe. needless to say her horse never has a hair out of place either.
the Bargain hunter: her quest is for the best deal and she will spend hours scouring the internet for the best prices – particularly if the fashionista is selling last seaon’s stuff on ebay. Well, it’s wise to stock up; you never know when you will need another set of lime-green, leopard-print, polo bandages.
die hard-hunter (also known as ms psycho-hacker): having had the fear gene removed at birth, this addict comes close to her male compatriot in her need for speed. she will generally be found on a total nutter of a horse, lathered in sweat and breathing fire and brimstone (both horse and rider!).
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several specific aims of the plan should
include:
1. Preventing the spread of S. equi infection
to horses on other premises and to new
arrivals on the infected premises. this is
done by stopping all movement of horses
on and off the affected premises until
further notice. horses with strangles and
their contact should be maintained in
well-demarcated “dirty” quarantine areas.
clustering the cases in groups should allow
parts of the premises to be allocated as
“dirty” and other parts as “clean.”
2. establishing when horses that have
recovered are no longer infectious. the
veterinarian will institute a program of
culturing nasal swabs over several weeks.
horses that consistently test negative are
returned to the clean area.
3. investigating long-term carriers. if a horse
continues to shed S. equi longer than
expected, the veterinarian will recommend
an endoscopy examination of the guttural
pouches and determine treatment if
needed.
4. Preventing infection spreading from dirty
areas to clean areas of the premise. ideally,
the individuals working with horses
should be divided to deal with each of the
two groups of horses. if this is not possible,
horses in the clean area should be attended
to first. the veterinarian will also be able to
describe methods of disinfecting facilities.
is it possible to vaccinate against
strangles?
field experience suggests that vaccinating
horses usually reduces the incidence and
severity of strangles. however, vaccination is
not an absolute preventative. researchers are
actively working to develop improved strangles
vaccines to protect horses from this highly
contagious disease.
The veterinary community needs your
assistance to increase funding for research on
strangles and other equine diseases. Please contact
the American Association of Equine Practitioners
Foundation (www.aaepfoundation.org), the
American Quarter Horse Foundation (www.
aqha.com/foundation), Grayson Jockey-Club
Research Foundation (www.grayson-jockeyclub.
org), Morris Animal Foundation (www.
morrisanimalfoundation.org) or your favorite
veterinary school or research institution to make
a contribution towards equine research.
This is just one of the many efforts that the
AAEP Foundation is coordinating on behalf
of the industry through the Equine Research
Coordination Group (ERCG), which is comprised
of researchers and organizations that support
equine research. Formally organized in 2006, the
ERCG has a mission of advancing the health and
welfare of horses by promoting the discovery and
sharing of new knowledge, enhancing awareness
of the need for targeted research, educating the
public, expanding fundraising opportunities and
facilitating cooperation among funding agencies.
The ERCG is a group comprised of researchers
and organizations that support equine research.
Participants in the ERCG include equine
foundations and multiple university research
representatives. s
Strangles ... continued from page 6
Draining abcesses.
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+ seda schooling dressage award chair:Vickie schiefelbein 11504 old fort bayou road Vancleave, ms 39565 (228) 806-5917 [email protected]
+ Volunteer hours chair: janel martin p.o. box 250 folsom, la 70437
how do members participate in the seda awards program?
B make copies of the front of your dressage test results making sure score, date, and judge’s name are legible.
C mail copies to Vickie no later than 14 days after the last day of the weekend on which the show in question was held. include a valid e-mail address.
D check your standings and volunteer hours on the web site and with each issue. report any discrepancies to the appropriate chair.
www.sedariders.org
schooling dressage standingsAs of April 21, 2009
rider horse tests/judges score Vol.
hrs. intro leVel - jr/yr
cameron dauterive balmoral 5/3 69.500% X
caitlin jordan G force 2/1 63.500% X
logan barowka angel 1/1 63.100% X
intro leVel - aa
laura hughes becauz i can 4/2 70.750%
margaret rice lord loxley 4/2 69.000% X
terri o’neal af highley regarded 4/2 65.000% X
corinne titus marquee 2/1 60.500% X
training leVel - jr/yr
alex Varisco appy Go lucky 2/1 67.663% X
cameron dauterive balmoral 4/3 60.536% X
jamie phelps temperance 2/2 58.929%
training leVel - aa
laura hughes becauz i can 2/2 67.823%
joanie cooper af johnnyonthespot 3/2 68.214% X
janel martin montreal 1/1 64.347% X
training leVel - o
nancy burba rowan 1/1 67.200% X
mollie phelps Gangster 3/2 57.826% X
nancy burba Windjammer 1/1 53.600% X
anne hornbeak naeci 1/1 68.261% X
training leVel priX caprilli - jr/yr
alexis laguna buttercream 1/1 58.800% X
First leVel - jr/yr
marina tenhoff istanbul 4/2 62.334% X
cameron dauterive private joke 2/1 58.084% X
cameron dauterive Gf Windchime 6/3 56.833% X
rider horse tests/judges score Vol.
hrs. First leVel - aa
louise White cold snap 4/2 63.977%
pauline appleby Without a trace 2/1 59.944% X
First leVel - o
nancy burba rowan 1/1 65.333% X
nancy burba Windjammer 2/2 56.500% X
second leVel - aa
allison barca risqué 4/2 65.069% X
louise White cayenne 4/2 64.117%
laura freeman laoma 4/2 62.001% X
third leVel - aa
christy sanantonio Grenadier 1/1 65.395% X
intermediare - aa
allison barca roux 1/1 63.684% X
grand priX - aa
Gerlinde beckers oliver twist 1/1 60.851% X
priX st georges - aa
bonnie ferrell dancon 1/1 61.053% X
usea Beginner noVice - jr/yr
alexis laguna buttercream 4/2 61.750% X
usea noVice - aa
jule stagg nosey parker 2/1 68.500% X
rebecca doleac bella octavia 2/1 64.105% X
Craig Peterson on The Countryman at Fleur de Leap.
Loma Fowler will be at Stirling Farm. Lessons will be $125 for members / $135 for non-members for a 45 minute private session and $75 for a 1 hour semi-private session (non-members $85). To reserve a lesson with Loma, please send check (payable to SEDA) for lesson or lessons with the form below and a copy of your horse’s negative Coggins to: Leslie Morris, 238 Papworth Ave., Metairie, LA 70005
SEDA mEmbErS ShoulD only Sign up for 2 privAtE lESSonS. if you woulD likE morE riDES in thE clinic, plEASE Sign up for SEmi-privAtE lESSonS.
This clinic will fill on a first-received basis as per SEDA rules. Opening date is August 25.
Every effort will be made to group riders and horses according to levels for semi private lessons, so indicate on form. Call Leslie at 504-833-7923 if you have any questions.
Stirling Farm will have stalls available. Indicate if you need a stall…$25 per night and $15 per day. Please pay for stall when you arrive.
SEpt. 25-27 lomA fowlEr DrESSAgE clinic rEgiStrAtion form
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How To Do an Emergency DismountBy Katherine Blocksdorf, About.com
is it safer to fall off or do an emergency dismount? it will depend on the situation. but if your horse bolts, you can’t stop and you’re headed for traffic, a half open door or other dangerous situation, you might be safer if you can get out of the saddle and off the horse quickly. here’s how:
take your feet out of the stirrups. this is essential.
drop the reins. put both hands on the horse’s withers or low on the horse’s neck. swing your legs forward, then back as you lean on your hands.
using your horse’s neck or withers as a pivot point, vault off swinging one leg over the horse as if dismounting (but with much more energy) and push away from your horse. land on your feet, and bend your knees to absorb the shock of landing.
practice emergency dismounts at a stand still, a walk and then a trot. While practicing you could tie the reins up out of the way so you don’t accidentally pull on the horse’s mouth or the horse doesn’t accidentally step through them when you are dismounted.
What you need:• a safe area such as a riding ring
or arena with good footing.• a calm horse.• your instructor or other
knowledgeable person.• a helmet and safe boots or
stirrups.
Note: Not all riders are skilled enough to do an emergency dismount, and this dismount may not be effective in all situations. Whether you decide to do an emergency dismount or stay with the horse there will always be some risk of injury.
serenity March schooling show rider horse score
First leVel test 1 - jr
cameron dauterive Gf Windchime 61.666
First leVel test 1 - sr
lolly White cold snap 62.666
marina ten hoff istanbul 57.333
Fourth leVel test 1 - sr
Vicky busch maximus 62.790
First leVel test 2 - jr
kalie beckers red hot investment 63.055
First leVel test 2 - sr
pauline appleby Without a trace 63.889
marina ten hoff istanbul 58.055
First leVel test 3 - jr
cameron dauterive Gf Windchime 59.714
First leVel test 3 - sr
lolly White cold snap 65.142
pauline appleby Without a trace 56.000
priX st georges - sr
bonnie ferrell dancon 61.052
First leVel test 4 - jr
kalie beckers red hot investment 57.894
third leVel test 1 - sr
carol petranek sampsonite 57.692
third leVel test 3 - sr
Vicky busch marie 62.790
second leVel test 2 - sr
allison barca risqué 68.918
grand priX - sr
Gerlinde beckers oliver twist 60.851
second leVel test 3 - sr
allison barca risque 65.814
lolly White cayenne 64.186
laura freeman laoma 61.860
third leVel test 1 - sr
carol petranek sampsonite 60.000
second leVel test 1 - sr
lolly White cayenne 66.428
Vicky busch lavalais 65.238
laura freeman laoma 63.571
rider horse score
training leVel test 3 - sr
anne adrian teche 60.000
claire draper black tie affair 58.000
mollie phelps Gangster elim
First leVel test 4
Vicky busch rasputin 74.800
joanie cooper af johnnyonthespot 59.600
anne adrian teche 59.600
claire draper black tie affair 58.000
mollie phelps Gangster 51.200
intermediare i - sr
allison barca roux 63.684
Vicky busch rampur scr
intro test a
laura hughes becuz i can 69.000
teri o’neal af highly regarded 61.500
Vickie mattei doc’s sporty tomboy 54.500
ashley Givens cory 46.000
usea Beginner noVice a
alexis laguna butter cream 66.315
usea noVice a
rebecca doleac bella octavia 64.000
usea Beginner noVice B
alexis laguna butter cream 60.000
usea noVice B
rebecca doleac bella octavia 64.210
intro test B
cameron dauterive balmoral 73.000
laura hughes becuz i can 72.500
alison parker starting over 68.000
teri o’neal af highly regarded 59.500
training leVel test 1 - group a
anne hornbeak naeci 68.260
laura hughes becuz i can 66.521
alison parker starting over 58.695
mollie phelps Gangster 58.260
joanie cooper af johnnyonthespot 63.043
training leVel test 1 - group B jr
cameron dauterive balmoral 61.739
training leVel test 1 - group B sr
emily hembree super nova drifter 61.304
sabine stoyanoff mr big 60.434
teri o’neal af highly regarded 58.260
training leVel test 2 - jr
cameron dauterive balmoral 61.071
training leVel test 2 - sr
joanie cooper af johnnyonthespot 63.928
emily hembree super nova drifter 59.642
anne hornbeak naeci 58.571
Logan Barowka with Angel and mom bringing up the rear.
All SEDA members over the age of 18 are required to complete 4 volunteer hours, or submit a $25 fee, to be eligible for year-end awards. See 2009 Awards Program rules for complete details.*SEDA board members and/or chairpersons are not required to complete additional volunteer hours to be eligible for year-end awards.**Riders under the age of 18 are highly encouraged, but not required, to complete volunteer hours.
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Judge: Leslie Morris
Eligibility: Rider must be a Junior or Young Rider (less than 21 years old)
Socials: Saturday get-together TBA. Sunday potluck lunch in the pavilion – all SEDA members invited, bring a dish to share.
Class Fees: $20/class • Quadrille = $40/team • Lead Line = $10Equitation Classes = $15
Saturday, june 6Ride A Test Clinic – practice a dressage test of your choice and receive a score plus judge’s feedback on your ride. A great way to prepare for your ride on Sunday!Games Classes – fun and games on horseback following the Ride A Test Clinic. Prizes awarded!
sunday, june 7All dressage and equitation classes. Second judge will be present if entries warrant. Potluck Lunch – bring a dish and some conversation!Leadline Class – during lunch break.
Classes & FunDressage tests - Introductory Level through First Level, including Prix Caprilli. Musical Freestyle, Quadrille and Pas de DeuxDressage EquitationLeadline Class for ages 8 and under.Tack Room CompetitionGames Classes
Complete prize list, entry forms and ride times will be e-mailed and posted on the SEDA web site (www.sedariders.org).
Questions? Contact Paula Gregory at (985) 778-9221 or e-mail [email protected]
b a c k b y p o p u l a r d e m a n d :
Ride A Test Clinicjune 6, 2009 • amen corner farm
Ever wonder what the judge’s comments mean? Why your perfect circle only got a ‘5’? Join us at the Ride A Test Clinic and find out!
How does it work? Pick your test and ride for the judge; receive your test back with comments plus individual explanation from the judge.
This clinic is held in conjunction with the SEDA Juniors Show, but is open to all riders. Limited spots are available, so be sure to register early.
Watch your e-mail: registration forms will be e-mailed and available on the SEDA web site.
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amen corner March combined test results horse rider dressage
lil bit o’ color stevie lynn roth (jr) 38.50% 3 e e e
usdF practice tests - training leVel test 3
degen allison caponetto 65.200%
usdF practice tests - training leVel test 4
degen allison caponetto 62.400%
Kristie Cato on Papa’s Gift. Jumper Team Challenge winners, Jen Adragna and Jordan French with Lily and their silver bowl!
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and took off to finish her portion of the course. on the bright
side, brooke won the 4-h fundraiser — a bucket of equine
goodies was raffled by the highlands 4-h horse club girls.
Well done, brooke!
We appreciate all those who volunteered their time and
efforts to the success of the show. remember, it takes volunteers
to make these shows happen – so thank your in-gate steward
next time as you pass through the gate. give a hand with
changing the jump heights if you are done showing – it will
certainly be appreciated!
it was a great day, and we are looking forward to another
great Fleur de Leap in october. get ready to defend your silver
bowl titles, ladies! s
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+ seda eventing award chair:kelley Varisco 21112 Wilson road covington, la 70435 (985) 892-1997 [email protected]
+ Volunteer hours chair: janel martin p.o. box 250 folsom, la 70437
how do members participate in the seda awards program?
B eventing scores must be mailed to the eventing chair within 14 days after the last day on which the horse trial/combined test was held. use the form on page 22 to submit your scores.
C check your standings and volunteer hours on the web site and with each issue. report any discrepancies to the appropriate chair.
www.sedariders.org
eventing standingsAs of March 30, 2009
rider horse points Vol. hrs
**recogniZed horse trials** preliminary - sr
ted White carolina knockout 9
Beginner noVice - jr
jacob roberts ricky 7 X
**schooling comBined tests** preliminary - sr
elizabeth cummins alleyoop 7 X
noVice - sr
allison matherne providence 3
janet shea romeo 2
noVice - jr
alex Varisco appy Go lucky 7 X
kalie beckers traveler 5 X
daphne Zimmer nilla Wafer 4 X
Beginner noVice - sr
ann mayer Gentleman jack 7 X
Beginner noVice - jr
michaela corb maggie 4 X
pollyWog - jr
alex Varisco rex 7 X
rider horse points Vol. hrs
tadpole - sr
elaine mendel-johntriple s blackwood image
7 X
tadpole - jr
cameron dauterive Gf Windchime 5 X
amoeBa - sr
chrissy West auto be a storm 3
amoeBa - jr
jordan french lily 7 X
cameron dauterive private joke 5 X
christian maloney lil' bit o’ color 4 X
megan cato Whistlin dixie 2 X
pre-amoeBa - sr
jen adragna mr darcy 5
kristie cato papa's Gift 4
pre-amoeBa - jr
katherine salinas onyx 7 X
amelia hoffeld dibs 3 X
stevie lynn roth lil' bit o’ color 0 X
Rebecca Hron on Warrior Fortune (Lovie) at Fleur de Leap. Having a good time at Fleur de Leap.
stabling for horses, if necessary, while a vehicle is
being repaired. the plan includes veterinary and
farrier referrals, as well as a valuable members-
only benefit that offers exclusive money-saving
discounts from nationally recognized equine
retailers, providing special “member only”
deals on items for horse, rider and enthusiast,
including equestrian gifts, jewelry, art, tack,
apparel, vet supplies, services and more.
Members of the usef can take advantage of
a special offer through the usef MemberPerks
program. to kick off the new relationship
with usef, members who join usrider will
receive a $10 discount on their first year
annual membership fee for usrider’s roadside
assistance plan. in addition to the annual
membership savings, usrider will discount the
activation fee by $10 (from $29 to $19) for usef
members who join usrider (valid until april 30,
2009; use Promotional code usef09).
as an added benefit, usrider members are
covered in any non-commercial vehicle they
are traveling in, even if they are not driving or
towing a horse trailer. the member only need be
present for coverage to be applicable. however,
usrider is designed for the personal use of its
members and their horses and is not available
for professional, commercial/business, or haul-
for-hire. due to a high level of interest in usrider
coverage from commercial entities, usrider
plans to roll out a commercial/professional plan
in the spring of 2009.
u s d F / t d F / u s e a / u s e F n e W s
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Think of us as your“Dressage Bank”– a placewhere you can make deposits(Donations) and withdrawals(Scholarships/Grants).
Ours is a unique organization, helpingthe sport of Dressage with a growingarray of Grants, Scholarships, Funds,Programs and Projects. A few important,highlight facts about us are these:• Our Mission is: “To cultivate
and provide financial support forthe advancement of Dressage.”
• Established in 1989 by founderLowell Boomer (97 years of age in 2008), who is also the founding organizer of the United States DressageFederation (USDF) in 1973.
• Our business, simply stated, is: we raise money,manage it, and give it away.
• We are a stand-aloneFoundation. We are notpart of USDF. We providefunding to USDF, its GMOsand members, as well as giving support to other Dressage/equestrianorganizations, projects and programs.We are neither enmeshed in the organizational structure, nor entangledin the politics of any other equestrianorganization.
• Stewardship is “Job One” at The Dressage Foundation.Donor Funds are established byBoard Resolution, which spells outthe Funds’ purpose, policies and procedures. This puts on file a stewardship governance road map, toguide future Management/Boards incarrying out precisely and perpetuallythe Donor’s designated intent.
• We are a non-profit tax-exempt corporation [IRS Code Sec.501(c)(3)]. All Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowedby law.
• We have no dues-paying members.Our only sources of revenue are
charitable contributions and earnings on our Funds and
investment reserves. Donorsare all-important to theFoundation; we can only giveaway what Donors give to us,
to make all of our goodworks possible. • Donations come to us
in all sizes – small,medium, large, extra-large – each gift is soimportant.
Please join us in our work.Contribute to one of our presentFunds, or consider establishing a Fundto help turn Dressage Dreams intoAction. Those we help will be sograteful to you.
Core Facts About The Dressage Foundation
THE DRESSAGE FOUNDATIONWells Fargo Center, Suite 732 | 1248 ‘O’ Street | Lincoln, NE 68508
www.dressagefoundation.org
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region 9 annual teaching excellence award availablethe vast majority of prizes and awards are won at horse shows by top competitors. occasionally a trainer/instructor can apply for and receive a scholarship or grant for continuing education purposes. it is time to recognize those who teach well.
those individuals who are selected for the teaching excellence award will have many, if not all, of the following attributes:
• a usdf region 9 member in good standing-permanent residence in region 9. (Required)
• a teacher of dressage, whether it is basics-training through 1st-2nd level; or mid-range 2nd -4th levels; or fei. (Required)
• adherence to sound dressage principles, such as outlined by the usdf training pyramid. the ability to communicate these principles of training so that students develop themselves and horses in a logical, progressive and humane way up through the levels. (Required)
• a reputation for honesty, integrity and community/regional service.
a dressage instructor may be nominated by students or peers, by letter emailed or mailed to the region 9 director: bess reineman [email protected]
once received, the nominee will be notified, and may submit a completed application, by the deadline date of sept 1st.
application available on the region 9 Website or on the dressage foundation Website: www.thedressagefoundation.org
for more information about the usrider
equestrian Motor Plan, visit online at www.
usrider.org or call 1-800-844-1409. s
now available! horses make good neighbors
the equestrian Land conservation resource
(eLcr) is very pleased to announce the release of its
latest publication, Horses Make Good Neighbors.
this full-color booklet is designed to help horse
lovers educate people who are not familiar with horses
about the important ways in which horses contribute
to their local communities. it will be a valuable tool
for advocates of equine-friendly land use planning
and zoning to share with elected and appointed
government officials, neighborhood associations, and
community zoning and planning professionals and
volunteers.
Horses Make Good Neighbors is available for $12
(+ shipping and tax where applicable). to order, call
(859) 455-8383 or click on Publications & t-shirts
at www.elcr.org. discounts available for eLcr
equestrian Partner members.
“this booklet will be a great source of information
to the general public and zoning boards and i think
it will be well received by many equestrians and
organizations that need to educate local and state
entities. the pictures are wonderful and complement
the booklet with such great statistics of the horse
industry and how it benefits communities.” –diane
ciano of the connecticut horse council
the equestrian Land conservation resource
(eLcr) is the only national not-for-profit organization
assisting in the conservation of land for horses and
horse-related activity, serves as a clearinghouse and
educational resource for land and horse owners on
issues related to equine land conservation, land use
planning, equine economic development, trails, and
land stewardship/best management practices. s
order 2009 useF rules for eventing
hard copies of the 2009 usef Rules for
Eventing are now available for purchase. to
order the new rulebook, click on the “rules
for eventing” link under the “competitions”
tab on the usea homepage. on the top of the
rules for eventing page, click the link entitled
“order a print version of the 2009 usef rules
for eventing.”
on this site, you can follow a few quick and
easy steps to order your 2009 digest-size (normal
size of the rulebook) copy for $8.00 + shipping.
for those members who don’t have access to
a computer or have a slow internet connection,
you can call the Membership department at
the usea and we’ll be happy to take your order
over the phone. you may pay by check or credit
card and the cost will be the same as if you were
ordering it yourself on the print-on-demand web
site ($8.00 + shipping). you may call the usea
supervisor of Membership services debbi
neubauer at 703-779-9892 or email debbi@
useventing.com
usea members can look forward to ordering
their omnibus in a similar fashion – the 2009
summer omnibus will be available for ordering
in april. the omnibus will have several custom
options available – and members can choose
which area events they would like to be included
(or all nationwide events offered, if they like). s
a new dawn for the classic Format
by USEA President and Chairman of the Board,
Kevin Baumgardner
anyone who knows me well is painfully
aware that at the drop of a hat i can drone on
at great length about the virtues of the classic
(that is, with-steeplechase) three-day event—and
can be particularly long-winded about the one-
star version of the classic. some of my most
cherished memories in eventing come from
competing in—and volunteering at—such events
from coast to coast.
Well, here goes again, but this time i
promise to be brief: the classic three-day event
is undergoing an exciting rebirth! as detailed
within the pages of the up-coming issue of
Eventing USA, a stalwart group of five event
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Tidbits...a new Way to check scoresusdf has established a new, free, online score-check service for usdf members, who can view usdf-recognized competition results for each horse registered with usdf. all information in the usdf online database is updated daily and is current as of 5 p.m. the previous business day. Visit the usdf web site (www.usdf.org) for details.
useF official measurement stick now available the usef official measurement stick is now in stock and available for purchase. the order form is located at www.usef.org/documents/competitions/usefmeasuringstick.pdf.
p“When your horse follows you without being asked, when he rubs his head on
yours, and when you look at him and feel a tingle down your spine you know you
are loved...do you love him back?”
–anonyMous
organizers across the country is joining forces
with the usea to revamp the classic one-star
and create a whole new “full-phase” experience
that combines the best of the past with the
cutting edge knowledge and horsemanship of
the present. and best of all, this new take on
the classic format targets those fast-growing
segments of our membership who are clamoring
for a Preliminary level “destination” goal that is
geared toward those of us who compete purely for
the love of the sport, namely, the dedicated adult
amateur rider and the up-and-coming young
rider. When combined with the already hugely
successful smartPak equine usea training
three-day event, this exciting fresh start at the
Preliminary level promises to create a logical full-
format progression for education of horse and
rider alike, as well as a whole lot of fun.
Personally, i consider this one of the most
positive developments during my time in
the leadership of the usea, and i pledge the
continuing wholehearted support of the usea
to the continuation of the classic format at both
the training and one-star levels. and i’m sure
that like claud rains in casablanca, you will
be “shocked, shocked” to learn that the heroes
of this story include some of the smartest
and toughest-minded movers and shakers in
the sport. People like john strassburger, who
for several years has had the foresight to say
publicly that the only way to save the one-star at
the Preliminary level is to take possession of it
ourselves. and denny emerson, who has never
wavered in his convictions about the merits of
Phases a, b and c—or in his willingness to voice
them despite the howls of “apostasy” from
certain ... well, never mind. and Lucinda green,
who so vividly demonstrated to us in her
presentation in new orleans this past december
why the long-format is well
worth saving. and roger
haller who has pushed hard
at the usef level to keep
those events alive. and jim
Wofford, the sport’s most visible (and no doubt
most entertaining) evangelist.
but most of all, the heroes of this story are the
organizers who have hung in there and actually
put on long-format one-star events over the last
several years, and who are now re-committing
their time, money, and energy to launch this
new initiative.
all of the supporting people and events have
been instrumental in keeping the classic format
alive for our membership. and while i don’t mean
to downplay the marvelous contributions of any
of these leaders of our sport, i must single out for
special praise Penny and brian ross. Penny and
brian have been absolutely unrelenting, both in
offering as many with-steeplechase divisions as
possible at their own venue, and also in pushing
the leadership of the sport to find creative ways
to keep the classic format going.
how can usea members help? at least three
ways: first, to those of you who have done your
homework and are well-prepared to take on
the challenge of a full-format three-day event at
either the training or the one-star level, i ask
you to please consider making completion of a
classic one of your 2009 goals. if you aspire to
compete in a classic but you or your horse will
not be ready to do so this year, please speak to
your (icPcertified) instructor about whether
such an event might be in your long-term future
and how you might get there.
second, support these events by volunteering.
the lifeblood of our sport is a volunteer effort,
and while we can eliminate some of the sillier
personnel needs by taking control of the
rulebook, the fact remains that the volunteer
needs of a full-format three day event will always
be formidable.
finally, get excited! i know from my regular
correspondence with usea members across
the country that many of you are very
passionate about this issue. Please, now is the
time: show your passion, and vocally support
these events. s
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seda volunteer hours form
* Mail form to: Janel martin, p.o. box 250, Folsom, la 70437 within 14 days after volunteering. thank you!
voLunteer’s naMe (PLease Print)
if different froM above, naMe of MeMber to WhoM hours are to be credited
address
cit y state ZiP
Phone (indicate hoMe / office / MobiLe) e-MaiL
event naMe date(s) # of hours
event Manager’s naMe signature date
eventing results form form
* Mail results to: Kelley varisco, 21112 Wilson road, covington, la 70435 within 14 days after the last day on which the horse trial/combined test was held. use one form per
horse/rider combination. thank you!
rider’s naMe (PLease Print) horse’s shoW naMe
address
cit y state ZiP
Phone (indicate day or evening) e-MaiL
event naMe (indicate ht,ct, or other) date(s)
division no. of horses in division PL aceMent in division
i am a: o Senior o Junior this show is recognized by: o USEA o SEDAPenalty Points: o Dressage________ o Stadium________ o Cross Country________ o Total ________
event secretary/Manager naMe signature date
event Manager’s naMe signature date
SEDA Award Points For the Awards ChairPlacement_________Completed____________Clean Cross Country________Total_________o Postcard mailed o Added to YTD totalso Sent to USEA Area III or IV
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equine retirement Green meadow farm is a small, very personal facility dedicated to the comfort and well being of the older or retired horse. www.green-meadow-farm.com contact: elizabeth birkinshaw.
For lease Four self-care stalls at private facility. ammenities include: 12’ by 12’ stalls in a newer barn, 130’ by 60’ river sand outdoor arena, seperate tack room & feed room, 2 large turnouts and 1 smaller one. 6 miles north of the light in folsom. contact (985) 839-0036.
horses 1997 grey Welsh gelding, jumps 2’6”. suitable for a child, but not for a total beginner. 12.3hh; $8,000 or obo. call robyn (318) 992-7479.
nice selection of horses for sale. Various ages, sizes and levels of experience. all well mannered and going under saddle. priced based on experience and potential: 4 yrs - 13 yrs old, 15.1h-17h! contact joan bergmann (985) 373-8818.
For lease: travel-times. dutch Warmblood gelding, 16.3, 8 yrs, sweet natured. showing 3rd level, schooling tempi changes, pirouettes. owner in college. contact sophia (985) 515-6091.
trailers 1999 3-horse Featherlite slant trailer. dressing room with ac. located in mobile, al. asking $14,000. contact sparkles tanner (251) 402-3344 or e-mail [email protected].
2001 exciss 4-horse all aluminum horse/stock trailer. oversized dressing room, extra tall tb height. $9,500. call 985-795-0595
tack saddles: new stübben roxanne. 17.5”, 29 cm tree. used 10 times. $1000. contact elisha (337) 258-7040 or [email protected]
16” close contact crosby collegiate jumping saddle, excellent condition. $300 obo. call chris at (251) 342-8197 or e-mail [email protected] for additional information.
new schleese derby saddle with new schleese leathers. the saddle is $4995.00 new and the leathers are about $150. used for about 1 month. asking $4500 for saddle and leathers. call stacy at (504) 982-0521.
schleese semi-custom dressage saddle, 17” extra soft, deep seat, “flair” adjustable panel system, black french leather. asking $2200. call lolly (985) 796-1836 or [email protected].
classiFiedsPlease send your ads to: Terri Chabaud (985) 796-0018 or [email protected]
Pine Alley Farm13590 Hwy 1077Folsom, LA 70437(985) 796-9192(504) 400-1510Seanie Kohnke [email protected]
SunRay Equestrian 83350 Pierre Cemetery Rd Folsom, LA 70437 (985) 290-6821 Janel Martin [email protected]
Windsong Equestrian Center10282 River RoadSt. Rose, LA 70087Ana Denman(504) [email protected]
To have your facility or services included in this directory, please see the application and additional information on the SEDA web site (www.sedariders.org).
14-15 schooling dressage show rene Kurzius or judi dauterive, [email protected] (985) 796-3712 Amen Corner / Folsom, LA
19-22 ocala three day event and horse trials Florida
d e c e m B e r
4-6 loma FoWler clinicLeslie Morris (504) 858-5944Stirling Farm / Folsom, LA
10 OFF COURSE deadline
12-13 serenity farm schooling dressage vicki Macgowan (985) 373-5464 or (985) 796-0317 Serenity Farm / Folsom, LA
events calendar
What comes With your seda
memBership?
eliGibility for seda aWards
and year-end aWards banQuet
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subscription to
the national aWard
WinninG OFF COURSE
neWsletter and the
USDF CONNECTiON
maGaZine
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access and use of the
national aWard WinninG
seda Web site
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leadership opportunities
to serVe on the board of
directors, chair committees,
eVents, or shoWs,
and VotinG priVileGes
in all elections
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netWorkinG
opportunities With area
eQuestrians and an annual
membership directory
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member discounts
on seda-sponsored
clinics, seminars, fun paces,
and adVertisinG
in the OFF COURSE and
on the Web site
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up-to-date eVent info
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eliGibility for
usdf Qualified rider and
medals aWards
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established in 1975, the southern eventing
and dressage association is a non-
profit, educational organization
founded to foster an interest
in, and understanding of, the
equestrian sports of dressage
and eventing. seda is a
group member organization
of usdf, affiliated with usea,
and governed by the united
states equestrian federation.
club activities include educational clinics and
seminars, schooling shows, Le bon
temps (a recognized dressage show),
fleur de Leap (an eventing show),
fun paces, and an annual awards
program. seda is one of the
largest usdf affiliated clubs in
region 9 and growing. We invite
you to join us in supporting,
learning, and enjoying the sports
of dressage and eventing in our area.
ride with seda!
seda application/reneWal* Mail form & check (made out to seda) to: maria coWan, 624 edenborn ave., metairie, la 70001
the membership year begins december 1, 2008 and expires november 30, 2009. new members applying after october 1 will receive free membership for the balance of that year.
o senior $50 o junior $40 o *family $75 o new application o renewal
Please note: 1) to qualify for usdf regional championships you must be a Participating Member by joining usdf directly. 2) $17 of your seda membership fee goes directly to usdf for your group Membership. *FAMILY is defined as two people at the same address.
naMe (PLease Print)
address
city state ZiP
Phone (indicate hoMe / MobiLe / office) e-MaiL
List names for *family Membership: ___________________________________________________________
birthdate(s) (Juniors / Young Riders) ____________________________________________________________
interest: o dressage o eventing o both number of horses leased/owned: _____________________i am currently riding at______________level in dressage and / or level____________________in eventing.
i am a o adult amateur o steward o technical delegate o instructor (level) _____________________ o judge (grade)__________
i am interested in volunteering! o board o clinics o committees o shows o Publications o scribe o steward o Media relations o tack sales o other_____________________________________________
Beginning January 2009, the SEDA Off Course newsletter will be distributed electronically. Please make sure to include a valid e-mail address above. Printed copies will only be mailed to members who request it. Indicate your preference here: o Save a tree – electronic is fine o Please mail my newsletter
