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EQUESTERMarch 2014

A monthly publication of the Wisconsin Dressage & Combined Training Association

And the Winner Is....This month’s issue of the eQuester is always my favorite of the year…featuring our year-end award winners. It’s not just about the ribbons and the beautiful awards; it’s more about the stories behind the photos you see in this issue. One rider came back from a personal injury to earn national and WDCTA championships, another earned national and WDCTA championships riding a non-traditional breed.

These stories represent the culmination of untold hours of hard work for these horse and rider teams. It’s not easy to get ready to enter at A and go down that centerline. It takes a lot of (no blood, please) sweat, tears, money and sacrifice.

Congratulations to each and every one of the 2013 award winners featured in this issue: Your hard work has paid off. What’s your story behind your award? What made you sign up for awards in the first place? Or, in the completely opposite direction, why didn’t you sign up or what happened

that got in your way this show season?Send Caryn Vesperman, our newsletter editor ([email protected]), your thoughts on what your feelings are, your struggle, your highs, your lows. Your story may inspire others to set a goal of “going for gold” or it may make them feel better about a hurdle that got in their way too.

Spring on the Way?March is also the official unveiling of spring. I always loved that old saying, “spring has sprung, the grass has riz, I wonder where the birdies is.”

Longer daylight hours bring promise of mud, shedding horses, warmer tempera-tures and more time in the saddle, not to mention the return of the barn swallows.

Spring is the time to start getting ourselves and our horses conditioned for the clinics, shows and trail rides ahead. Be sure to check out this eQuester and the WDCTA website for chapter activities. We have clinics with Maryal Barnett, Meg Dischler, Janet Foy and even a musical freestyle clinic coming up. There’s the USDF Instructor/Trainer Pre-Certification Program and lots of schooling shows to choose from.

Planning to show this year? Be sure to sign up for the 2014 WDCTA Awards Pro-gram. Whether you ride dressage or event, go to schooling or sanctioned shows…WDCTA has an award for you. Remember: You must sign up at least seven days prior to your first show for scores to count. Check out the article in this newsletter where Marie Caldwell gives tips to ensure your scores are eligible for awards.

Once again, hats off to all the 2013 award winners!

Want to make sure you and your horse are in next year’s awards edition? Get started now by taking advantage of all WDCTA has to offer.

Happy spring,

Mary______________________________________NOTE: All WDCTA Conference and Awards Banquet photos by ShortHorse Studio unless otherwise indicated.

President Mary Hanneman

Attendees enjoy hearing from guest speakers, Drs. Clayton and Langer, and give the thumbs-up to the WDCTA award winners.

“I've spent most of my life riding horses. The rest I've just wasted.”

– Author Unknown

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While we impatiently wait for spring to arrive after the coldest winter on record for most of Wisconsin in 30+ years, you might as well use the last few weeks of winter to get organized for 2014. Here are some ideas to get your 2014 planning jump-started:

1. Set a goal for you and/or your horse. Maybe it’s confirming the flying changes or the sitting trot. Maybe it’s to introduce jumping into your dressage work. Maybe it’s improving your braiding skills, your halt, downward transitions or increasing your horse’s confidence while being ridden in busy arenas. Whatever it may be, write it down and post it where you can be reminded of it.

2. Check the WDCTA calendar of events: • Identify the clinics you want to ride in

or audit.• Download the application forms.• Note the opening date for applying.

3. Identify the schooling and recognized shows you may be interested in:

• Get your horse’s Coggins Test done.• Complete the WDCTA awards

application for dressage and/or eventing.

• Read and make sure you understand the rules. (See Award Chair Marie Caldwell’s article on page 10 about the mistakes and misunderstandings she encountered with members’ award applications. Don’t miss an award because you made an assumption. Call Marie for the answer!)

4. Note upcoming WDCTA chapter meetings to attend:• Meet old friends and welcome new

members.• Note activities you might be able to

volunteer your time. These events only happen because members generously donate their time.

5. Inspect your tack, grooming equipment and supplies and start a list on what you need to repair or replace. Then plan

shopping at the Midwest Horse Fair April 11-13 or visit your favorite tack shop.

6. Have your truck and trailer inspected, including tires. You don’t want any surprise roadside stops.

7. Share your thoughts, photos or stories

about a clinic, a memorable trail ride or show experience:• Send your submission to the editor.• Editor will proof and edit, as needed.• That’s it!

Here’s to emerging from our winter dens soon!

Caryn

ON THE BIT

Caryn VespermanNewsletter Editor

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Ads and calendar of events submissions will appear in both the eQuester and on the WDCTA website.

Payment for advertisements should be submitted via PayPal through the WDCTA website (www.wdcta.org) or mailed to the editor.

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Dressage Training From a Veterinarian’s Point of View

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By Caryn Vesperman

“Make conditioning a part of your training.”

That was the advice of Dr. Hilary Clayton, veterinarian, equine sports medicine researcher and dressage rider. She advocates conditioning because it has two significant benefits: Improves performance, including at competitions, and reduces the risk of injury by making a horse’s body more resilient and strong.

Three Principles for ConditioningNo matter what the age of the horse, there are three conditioning principles:

1) Principle of Adaptation2) Principle of Progressive Loading3) Principle of Rest and Recovery

Adaptation PrincipleAdaptation involves performing sufficient work on a regular basis to provide a condition stimulus. It involves intensity (how hard), duration (how long) and frequency (how often).

In the short-term, adaptation to the workload means the exercise causes microscopic damage to the musculo-skeletal tissues, followed by tissue repairs, which leaves them stronger and more

resilient. For the long-term, it means repeated cycles of “damage and repair” to build strength and fitness, allowing time for the tissues to adapt.

Progressive Loading PrincipleThis principle involves in creasing the workload incrementally to improve fitness. It’s like a stair-step approach where you increase the workload and maintain it for a period of time, then increase the workload again for a period of time.

It involves introducing a new exercise gradually, increasing the volume in increments, and allowing time for adaptation before introducing the next increment.

Rest and Recovery PrincipleThis principle recognizes a horse’s body needs recovery days to avoid overuse injuries. It’s important to remember too hard (intensity) for too long (duration) can lead to damage, and that riders must allow for repair time. When work exceeds recovery, repetition injuries will occur such as pulled suspensories or bowed tendons.

“Two days is the time needed for recovery,” says Dr. Clayton. “But recovery does not mean standing in a stall or no work. It means the horse needs an easy day: a trail ride, working round and relaxed, or after a jump day, do dressage.”

Over-use injuries can also be avoided by varying the difficult exercises on successive days and working on different surfaces and terrains. “Get out of the sandbox,” she suggests. “It’s better for the horse’s legs because he learns to adapt over uneven surfaces.”

Conditioning for Cardiovascular FitnessCardiovascular fitness helps a horse perform with more energy and enthusiasm. It also can mean fewer mistakes occur because the horse isn’t tired even at the end of the competition.

The heart rate is a good indicator of how the horse is handling his workload. A resting heart rate is 25-40 beats per minute (BPM) and the maximum heart rate is 220 BPM. This does not change with age.

A fit horse can perform the same workload as a less fit horse, but does it at a lower heart rate and recovers more rapidly after the work. The heart rate is higher in lateral work and technically demanding movements.

When a horse pants (fast and shallow respirations), the horse is hot and needs active help in cooling down. The horse needs to be taken to shade and cold water needs to be applied to the horse and scraped off several times, and walked. This needs to be repeated until the horse has recovered. An old belief that tying up is caused by applying cold water on a horse after exercise has been disproven.

To improve cardiovascular fitness, a horse’s heart rate needs to be elevated. This can be accomplished in several ways:

1) Work harder (speed, impulsion, transitions)

2) Work faster3) Work on an uphill gradient4) Work in deeper footing

Regarding transitions for fitness, Dr. Clayton points out how the number of transitions increases as you move up the dressage levels. She also cautions about working in deeper footing. A horse must get use to the deeper footing, otherwise you’re risking your horse’s soundness if you expect the same work at the same intensity and duration without gradually introducing the horse to deeper footing.

Dr. Clayton suggests using interval training to build cardiovascular fitness at a ratio of 1 to 2: 1 (one or two work increments to one rest increment). Interval training can mean slow work in trot or canter and incorporating fast bursts of those same

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gaits. (This also benefits dressage horses who may be a bit on the lazy side.) It also can incorporate lots of transitions – within and between the gaits. Whatever the interval “drill,” introduce it slowly. Don’t do a lot of repetitions at first, but build up the repetitions over time. For endurance sports, Dr. Clayton recommends increasing the distance, then the speed and mixing long, slow work-outs with shorter, faster workouts. Dr. Clayton also recommends one or two days of “easy” workouts prior to the start of the competition. This gives horses time to recover from the more intensive workouts so it feels good, mentally and physically, for the competition.

Interval training reduces the risk of injury and fatigue. In addition, interval training has a greater benefit than if the work was continuous with no break.

Conditioning for SupplenessThe benefits of suppleness include increasing the range of joint move-ment, reducing muscle tension and encouraging relaxation. Dressage riders soon understand how critical suppleness is to performance and why the Training Triangle’s first three levels – rhythm, relaxation and contact – are critical to suppleness.

Conditioning for suppleness is possible, and the best time to work on suppleness is when the soft tissues are warm and, therefore, more elastic.

The three types of suppleness are:1) Dynamic – using the horse’s body

weight or muscle strength to stretch. Riding through snow or shallow water, doing cavelletti and gymnastics, turns, circles and lateral movements.

2) Passive – stretching using manual manipulation and holding the position for 20-30 seconds.

3) Natural – rolling, grazing, scratching.

Conditioning for StrengthBuilding strength increases joint stability and reduces injury. Building strength can be done through hillwork, gymnastic jumping, sport-specific movements (i.e., the collected canter, transitions from collected to medium gaits), and core-strength training.

For hill work, it’s best to walk down steep slopes because faster speeds cause more concussion. Walking down hill – and even halting and doing a few steps of reinback – encourages the horse to carry himself and strengthens the sling muscles. Trotting and cantering uphill develops pushing and carrying power.

Different Conditioning Programs for Different AgesDifferent locomotion tissues vary in how they respond to exercise, depending upon the age of the horse. For young horses, it’s a challenge to work one type of tissue without over-stressing the others. Dr. Clayton also notes there’s a short window of time to affect how tendons adapt to work: it stops at the second year.

There are two types of tendons: 1) Positional tendons (deep digital flexor

tendon and digital extensor tendon) which keep a constant length and allow for precision in movement, and

2) Elastic tendons (suspensory ligament and superficial digital flexor tendon) which have the ability to stretch when loaded and recoil when unloaded and are the most susceptible to repetitive injuries.

“If a young horse doesn’t get good exercise up through its second year, its tendons will

never equal the strength, resilience and elasticity of a young horse that has been allowed to exercise,” says Dr. Clayton.

So what’s the best age to start a horse in work? Is there an age that is too early to start a horse? According to Dr. Clayton, studies have not shown any deleterious effects of exercise on immature horses. The problem isn’t around exercising the young horse, but rushing the training. “The earlier you start, the slower you must go,” she cautions.

The Young HorseFor conditioning a young horse under saddle, Dr. Clayton suggests;

Start with riding long, slow distances to initiate tissue adaptation.Apply progressive loading to increase aerobic fitness.Develop the muscles used to carry the rider by riding the horse in a rounded topline.Encourage forward propulsion (not running on the forehand).Develop freedom of movement.Ride short periods of trot and canter with longer periods of walking.Incorporate hill work, but be careful when going downhill which results in more concussion to a horse’s legs and body.

The Older HorseDr. Clayton’s first piece of advice: Keep them moving. Older horses should have a lot of turnout. They also need to have their cardiovascular fitness baseline maintained. Avoid large changes in fitness or complete layoffs. And, medicate as necessary.

True for All HorsesMount your horse from a tall enough block so you don’t have to step in the stirrup and pull your weight over his back. This causes much less force and torque to the horses back.Condition the weakest link: After an intense workout, cold hose or ice the limbs.Use a saddle. Bareback riding causes more pressure directly under the rider’s seat bones than riding in a saddle.The blanket style putting the least amount of pressure on a horse’s withers is the V-free style; the highest pressure is the cut-back style (it puts pressure at the point of the cutback); and the straight cut puts a pressure fairly high at the top of the withers.

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By Caryn Vesperman

Dr. Doug Langer covered many aspects of lameness in sport horses. As a veterinarian and senior vice president of the Wisconsin Equine Clinic and Hospital, Dr. Langer specializes in sport horse lameness and surgery and incorporates the latest diagnostics and treatments to improve the horse’s long-term health and soundness.

In addition to his medical knowledge, Dr. Langer understands the demands of sport horses and the challenges of breeding sport horses. He and his wife, Shannon, own Maple Run Farm LLC, a Hanoverian breeding farm. Dr. Langer also serves as the Midwest Regional Director for the American Hanoverian Society.

With all the advances in technology and medicine, Dr. Langer says a major challenge for veterinarians when diagnosing issues is they don’t see how a horse is ridden or its overall work program. They might see a short session under saddle, but primarily they have to go by what the customer tells them.He also believes x-rays are

over-analyzed because digital x-rays give such clear views. Further, some injuries don’t show up on x-rays for two to three years. “There needs to be a 40 percent change in bone density before it shows up on an x-ray,” he says.

Nutrition and SupplementsFood can affect gene expression. What we eat affects our children and our grand-children, and the same goes for horses.

Regarding supplements, use caution with what is injected in your horse. “Adequan and Legend have undergone the rigors of testing,” he says. “Don’t risk your horse’s joints with non-approved FDA products.”

One thing we can do to help our horses that is simple and inexpensive is icing our horse’s legs. “We don’t do that nearly as much as we should,” says Dr. Langer. “It’s very beneficial.”

Other diagnostic tools and treatments Dr. Langer covered including MRI, IRAP, platelet injections, stem cell therapy, Tildren, shock wave therapy and new tests for more accurately identifying EPM.

A lot of new diagnostic tests and treatments are now avail-able, but he says, ”Diagnosing lameness is still as much art as itis science.”

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Intro Senior OpenKatie Joyce Maestoso III Annya 71.6

Intro MaidenJenna Strauss I’m Full of Stuff 77.4Katie Joyce Maestoso III Annya 71.6

Training Level OpenMegan McIsaac Elbricht 70.6

Training Level Adult AmateurKara Kush Davanna 73.7Heather Nagel Wild Angel 72.3Carolyn Desnoyer Fresca 70.9Alexandra Neumann SS Charleston 65.5

Training Level MaidenJenna Strauss I’m Full of Stuff 74.46Carolyn Desnoyer Fresca 70.9Katie Joyce Maestoso III Annya 69.79

First Level OpenMegan McIsaac Elbricht 71.48Shelly Day Fontana 71.13Jessica Davis Draper of Panache 70.05Becky Rutkowski Mikasa’s Bold Storm 67.63

First Level Adult AmateurJill Dearing Vignette 77.1Shannon Langer Fergie MRF 68.5Lynn Gregory Chanel 68.0Heather Nagel Wild Angel 67.2Alexandra Neumann SS Charleston 62.9

First Level JR/Young RiderSarah Rossmiller Ghunslinger 66.1

First Level MaidenJill Dearing Vignette 77.1Megan McIsaac Elbricht 71.5Shannon Langer Fergie MRF 68.5Heather Nagel Wild Angel 67.2

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Second Level OpenJessica Davis Draper of Panache 63.7Shelly Day H. Titus 62.4

Second Level Adult AmateurCaryn Vesperman Rapazzini 65.5

Second Level MaidenBecky Rutkowski Mikasa’s Bold Storm 65.0Jessica Davis Draper of Panache 63.7

Third Level OpenJoann Williams Gallod Ffantastic 68.9

Third Level Adult AmateurPatty Combs Sonitas Last Peppy 68.0Andrea Mitchell Divine 64.6Angela Genin Coco Rhoyale 64.0

Third Level MaidenJoann Williams Gallod Ffantastic 68.9

Fourth Level Adult AmateurPatty Combs Sonitas Last Peppy 65.3

Fourth Level MaidenAndrea Mitchell Divine 69.5Patty Combs Sonitas Last Peppy 65.3

Prix St. Georges OpenMegan McIsaac Lobke E 62.5

Prix St. Georges Adult AmateurShannon Langer Rainer 61.6Lisa Lemke No Doubt 60.8

Prix St. Georges JuniorJacqueline Zimmerman Xelim de Tesouro 65.9

Prix St. Georges MaidenJacqueline Zimmerman Xelim de Tesouro 65.9Megan McIsaac Lobke E 62.5

Intermediare I OpenMegan McIsaac Lobke E 61.7

Grand Prix OpenShelly Reichart Welttaenser 72.3

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Musical FreestyleMegan McIsaac Elbricht 72.0Ann Libert Gusto 69.4

3- and 4-Year-Old MaterialeMegan McIsaac Elbricht 73.3

4-Year-Old FEI Young Horse TestMegan McIsaac Elbricht 6.69

Young Horse Filly In-HandPatty & Dick Combs Show Girl 74.9

Young Horse Colt In-HandJill Schabel Romeo 74.4

Mature Horse Mare In-HandCarolyn Desnoyer Fresca 75.8

Beginner Novice EventingAndrea Mitchell Divine 27.8Jessica Smith-Bagley Mia 38.9

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Lynn Gregory Chanel First 70.484% Ann Libert Gusto Musical FS 70.567% Patty Combs Sonitas Last Peppy Third 71.154% Joann Williams Gallod Ffantastic Third 71.282% Becky Rutkowski Mikasa’s Bold Storm First 71.613% Shannon Langer Fergie MRF First 72.518% Carolyn Desnoyer Fresca Training 72.857% Heather Nagel Wild Angel Training 73.200% Shelly Reichart Welttaenser Grand Prix 73.511% Jessica Davis Draper of Panache First 74.032% Andrea Mitchell Divine Fourth 74.286% Megan McIsaac Elbricht Musical FS 74.500% Pamela Doolittle Contigo Third 75.500% Katie Joyce Maestoso III Annya Training 76.250% Kara Kush Davanna Training 76.607% Shelly Day Fontana First 77.581% Jill Dearing Vignette First 80.161% Jenna Strauss I’m Full of Stuff Intro 81.875%2

(Clockwise) Great shopping at Midwest English Tack, a great supporter of WDCTA; participants enjoying the presentations by Drs. Clayton and Langer; banquet dinner and lunch buffet – two good meals to build strength for listening and shopping!

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WDCTA Year-end Awards Program Do’s and Don’ts

Now that I’ve completed my first year as WDCTA awards chair, I thought I’d share a few things I noticed from this year. As the awards chair, nothing makes me more disappointed than having to tell someone they don’t qualify for an award for one reason or another.

I do, however, have to follow the rules created by WDCTA in order to be fair to

everyone. I strongly encourage you to read the rules found on the WDCTA web page under the Forms section (scroll to the bottom). They’re only two pages long, but knowing them ahead of time may save you a lot of disappointment.

Here are some tidbits I would like to make special note of:

✦ All applications must be postmarked seven days prior to the first show you want to use scores from. I will send you a confirmation e-mail when I receive your application. If you have not heard from me within two weeks or if you have a show coming up and you have not received confirmation from me, please feel free to e-mail me at [email protected], as I do sometimes get a little behind if my life gets out of control. If I get an e-mail from you, I usually am able to respond fairly quickly.✦ There is a $25 fee for each level/division AND for each maiden level. If you want your scores to count toward a maiden award, the $25 fee must be paid in advance.✦ Qualifying scores must come from three different judges from at least two different shows. ✦ If all the scores come from WDCTA- recognized schooling shows, then the scores must come from three different

judges from three different shows AND at least one score must be from a USEF-licensed judge (“r” or higher).✦ Scores must be earned at WDCTA and/or USEF/USDF-recognized shows open to all breeds. At least one test score must be the highest for that level.✦ Scores for the maiden award may be from any test for the level.✦ To clarify, on the award application form where it says 4, 5 and 6 year-old Young Horse Tests. This award is for the FEI Young Horse Tests not materiale classes. The only materiale award we have is for 3 and 4 year olds.✦ Last but not least, it really helps me if you fill out the score report form found on the website under Forms and send it along with your scores at the end of the year. I use this form to double check that the scores are correct and we’re on the same page as far as what you are submitting the scores for. That is all for me. I hope everyone enjoyed this year’s awards and we’ll have even more participants this year. If you have an idea for what you’d like us to give as awards for 2014, let me know at [email protected].

Good luck to everyone as the show season starts and have fun with your horses!

Does WDCTA Give Good Awards or What?!

Photos on this page by ShortHorse Studios

WDCTA Conference

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water pitchers and bowls, saddle pads, personalized music boxes, bridle bags, and halters: Who wouldn’t be proud to display or use these?

Marie Caldwell, Awards Chair

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BUSINESS MEMBERS Support Your WDCTA Business Members

Cambridge Country Veterinary ServicesElaine Burkhart

Custom SaddleryRobyn Drake

Excalibur InsuranceTom Mikulice

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Sunflower Farms

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The WDCTA Central Chapter has been busy planning events and clinics for 2014.

We began in January at the WDCTA annual awards banquet selling raffle tickets for items donated to help our chapter with start-up money. Please see the items below, as two are still available for purchase.

We were very pleased to host an “Integra-tive Medicine for Today's Sport Horse” educational seminar with Dr. Michelle Weidenkopf Feb. 9 at the Pioneer Inn in Westfield, WI. Dr. Weidenkopf earned her veterinary degree in 1995 and became certified by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association in 2001. In 2010 she left general practice to focus more on holistic medicine. She talked about proper hoof balance, dental work, saddle fit, acupuncture, chiropractic, herbs, and how they can be used to benefit the sport horse.

On Mar. 29, we will be sponsoring a dressage clinic with Megan Dischler. Megan has been giving lessons to riders of many levels and disciplines for nearly 10 years. She is currently enrolled in the USDF Instructor Certification Program. For more information about Megan, go to www.facebook.com/DressageSolutionsMD. The clinic will be at Silver Crest Acres in Wautoma,WI. They are opening their beautiful facility free of charge for this clinic. We can not thank them enough for this generous offer.Visit their website at silvercrestacres.weebly.com/.

Rider fees are $80.00 for WDCTA members,and $90.00 for non-members.

Trailer-in fee is $15.00/horse. Stall fee is $25.00/horse and includes a bag of shavings. Auditor fees are $20.00/day non- WDCTA members. WDCTA Central Chapter

members audit for free. For more information on the clinic, contact Brittany Remhof at [email protected].

WDCTA’s Central Chapter News

Tickets still available for the Central Chapter drawing for a saddle fit and riding lesson

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Michiana Dressage Club, in cooperation with Reins of Life, is hosting the USDF Region 2 Clinic with Hilda Gurney April 19-20. The clinic will take place at the beautiful Michigan City facility, 9375 W. 300 N, Michigan City, IN 46360. Check out the links in the next column for more detail about participating as a rider or auditor at the event.

General Infohttp://www.usdf.org/docs/education/clinics/adult/Region2GeneralInformation.pdf

Rider Applicationhttp://www.usdf.org/docs/education/clinics/adult/RiderApplication.pdf

Auditor Registrationhttp://www.usdf.org/docs/education/clinics/adult/Pre-RegistrationForm.pdf

Contact InfoDorota Janik [email protected] Elizabeth Grainger ([email protected])

Hilda Gurney: Clinician at USDF Clinic in Indiana

By Diane Brault, WDCTA Membership Chair

This year we were thrilled to be able to offer two special gifts as prizes in our Early Bird Membership Drawing. All members who sent in their 2014 memberships before Nov. 25 were automatically entered. The first drawing took place at our Annual Conference. Megan Dischler, one of our multi-talented members, generously donated a complimentary saddle fitting, which was won by Anne Beal, Southwest Chapter member. The second drawing took place later, after the donor, Caitrin O’Shea, returned from a wonderful trip abroad! Keeping in mind our eventing members, Caitrin thoughtfully donated a month’s free membership to EvTO, Event Training On Line. The lucky winner of that prize is Bryanna Winkler, a junior member from Central Chapter! Bryanna’s horse is an Arabian named Sasha, who is dearly loved by her owner. Bryanna loves watching horse videos, so a month of EVTO is right up her alley! Nice to know that this prize is going to someone who'll really use and appreciate it. Congratulations to Anne and Bryanna, and a huge “Thank You” to Megan Dischler and Caitrin O’Shea for their donations.

Early Bird Membership Drawings

Winner Bryanna Winkler with her Arabian, Sasha

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R WDCTA State & Chapter MeetingsMarch 18WDCTA State Board Meeting7 p.m. Location TBDContact Mary Hanneman (608) [email protected]

April 8Central Chapter’s Focus on Rider Seat to Improve the Aids, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Waukesha Physical Therapy Clinic, Delafield, WI (next to Red Barn, Hwy. 83 & I-94$10 - Bring exercise mat and ball if you have themContact Carol [email protected]

April 20Central Chapter’s Focus on Rider Seat to Improve the Aids, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Waukesha Physical Therapy Clinic, Delafield, WI (next to Red Barn, Hwy. 83 & I-94$10 - Bring exercise mat and ball if you have themContact Carol [email protected]

May 20WDCTA State Board Meeting7 p.m. Location TBDContact Mary Hanneman (608) [email protected]

September 23WDCTA State Board Meeting7 p.m. Location TBDContact Mary Hanneman (608) [email protected]

November 18WDCTA State Board Meeting7 p.m. Location TBDContact Mary Hanneman (608) [email protected]

WDCTA Clinics & EventsMarch 21-22Musical Freestyle Clinic with Yvonne BarteauSponsored by WDCTA Kettle Moraine ChapterFriday evening lecture; clinic Saturday and SundayLocation: Rosebury Farm, Mukwongao, WIContact: Melinda DeLuca (262) 313-8487 or [email protected](See ad at end of newsletter for more information)

March 29WDCTA Central Chapter dressage clinic with Megan DischlerSilver Crest Acres, Wautoma, WIContact: Brittany Remhof [email protected].

March 29-30WDCTA Eventing Clinic w/ Olympian Kim SeversonFinishing Touches Farm, Genoa City, WIContact: Caitrin O’Shea (608) 217-7424 [email protected]

April 4-6USDF Instructor Refresher and PreCertificationInstructors: Sarah Geike and Ann GuptillSunflower Farms, Bristol, WIAuditors welcome on Friday. Need horses, riders and volunteers.Contact: Stephanie Severn (608) 213-8925 or [email protected]

April 5-6Maryal Barnett ClinicHidden Pond Farm, Mazomanie, WIContact: Pam Doolittle * No auditing charge for(608) 712-1400 SW chapter [email protected] May 9-11Janet Foy ClinicGreen Meadows Farm, Belleville, WIContact: Mary Hanneman * No auditing charge for(608) 455-1037 SW chapter [email protected]

June 6-8Janet Foy ClinicHorse First Farm, Brooklyn, WIContact: Mary Hanneman * No auditing charge for(608) 455-1037 SW chapter [email protected]

July 11-13Janet Foy ClinicGreen Meadows Farm, Belleville, WIContact: Mary Hanneman * No auditing charge for(608) 455-1037 SW chapter [email protected]

July 12-13Maryal Barnett ClinicHidden Pond Farm, Mazomanie, WIContact: Pam Doolittle * No auditing charge for(608) 712-1400 SW chapter [email protected]

August 1-3Janet Foy ClinicGreen Meadows Farm, Belleville, WIContact: Mary Hanneman * No auditing charge for(608) 455-1037 SW chapter [email protected]

September 12-14Janet Foy ClinicGreen Meadows Farm, Belleville, WIContact: Mary Hanneman * No auditing charge for(608) 455-1037 SW chapter [email protected]

A listing in the Calendar of Events is a service to WDCTA members only.Send your submission to [email protected] by the 15th of each month.

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October 4-5Maryal Barnett ClinicHidden Pond Farm, Mazomanie, WIContact: Pam Doolittle * No auditing (608) 712-1400 charge for SW [email protected] chapter members

October 17-19Janet Foy ClinicHorse First Farm, Brooklyn, WIContact: Mary Hanneman * No auditing(608) 455-1037 charge for SW [email protected] chapter members

November 14-16Janet Foy ClinicHorse First Farm, Brooklyn, WIContact: Mary Hanneman * No auditing(608) 455-1037 charge for SW [email protected] chapter members

ShowsApril 26Spring Fling Indoor Dressage Schooling ShowJudge: Nicole Trapp, “L”Circle E Equestrian Stables, Seymour, WIwww.equestrianentries.comWDCTA-recognized (except western dres-sage, dressage equitation, classes above 2nd)

May 11Hoofers Dressage Schooling ShowHunter/Jumper/Combined Training on SaturdayDressage on Sunday: Judge - Caryn Vesperman, “L”Hoofer Equestrian Center, Belleville, WIhttp://www.hooferridingclub.org/shows WDCTA-recognized

June 14Summer Solstice Schooling ShowU.P. State Fairgrounds, Escanaba, MIIntro - Second Level and above, dressage equittion, musical freestyle and prix caprilliOpening Date: April 1Contact: Judy Izzi (906) 384-6955 or (906) 399-6056www.equestrianextensions.webs.com

June 15Sunflower Farm Dressage Schooling ShowJudge: Tracey Dikkers, “L”19000 128th Street, Bristol, WI 53104(262) 857-8555www.sunflowerfarms.comWDCTA-recognized (except CT and western dressage classes)

June 29Hoofers Schooling ShowHunter/Jumper/Combined Training on SaturdayDressage on SundayHoofer Equestrian Center, Belleville, WIhttp://www.hooferridingclub.org/showsWDCTA-recognized

July 12Sunflower Farm Dressage Schooling ShowJudges: Amy Walker-Basak “L” andNicole Trapp, “L”19000 128th Street, Bristol, WI 53104(262) 857-8555www.sunflowerfarms.comWDCTA-recognized (except CT and western dressage classes)

Aug. 14Hoofers Schooling ShowHunter/Jumper/Combined Training on SaturdayDressage on SundayHoofer Equestrian Center, Belleville, WIhttp://www.hooferridingclub.org/showsWDCTA-recognized

Aug. 24Sunflower Farm Dressage Schooling ShowJudges: Joan Pecora, “L” andCaryn Vesperman, “L”19000 128th Street, Bristol, WI 53104(262) 857-8555www.sunflowerfarms.comWDCTA-recognized (except CT and western dressage classes)

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4246 Schneider DriveOregon, WI, [email protected] 608.445.8531

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Lindinhof Equine Sports ZentrumFEI Dressage Training & Sales

Megan McIsaac

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AMANDA JOHNSON Amanda Johnson Dressage LLC6680 W River Pointe Dr Franklin, WI 53132 (319) [email protected] USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold medalist. Trained multiple horses to Grand Prix; students have earned USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold medals.15 years experience. Will teach Training through Grand Prix. Multiple wins and high placings at Dressage at Devon.

MEGAN McISAACLindinhof Equine Sports Zentrum4246 Schneider DriveOregon, WI 53575(608) [email protected] trainer, has obtained all six USDF rider medals, competed two horses at Grand Prix and successfully at Dressage at Devon in ’07 – placing 11th in Int. 1 and qualifying for the freestyle. Travel for clinics and lessons, plus 12 years teaching experience – beginners to advanced.

ANDREA SCHTENW349 S10131 Bittersweet Ct.Eagle, WI 53119(262) 470-4557www.andreaschten.comUSDF Bronze and Silver medalist, regional champion-ships: Training through Int.1 on self-trained horses. Schooling Grand Prix. Studied with multiple, internationally known trainers. 10 years teaching experience. School horses available. Will travel.

KATE VAN SICKLENSilver Spring Farm110 Merrill Crest DriveMadison, WI 53705(608) [email protected] Horse Society Instructor. USDF “L” graduate w/ distinc-tion. USDF Associate Certified Instructor. USDF Silver medalist. Shown thru Prix St. George. 40 years teaching experience. Teach thru 4th level. Specialize in teaching riders/horses correct basics. Will travel for lessons.

JOANN WILLIAMSW3580 Scotch Bush RoadElkhorn, WI 53121(414) [email protected] training for every horse and rider. USDF Gold Medalist on self-trained horse. Multiple Regional Championships, USDF HOY awards, Vintage Cup, All-Breed Championships. Earned all 6 USDF Medals. Many stud-ents are Silver, Bronze meda-lists. 30 years bringing horses and riders up the levels. Teach beginners to Grand Prix. Experienced with all breeds, including gaited horses. Will travel for lessons and clinics.

CAMBRIDGE COUNTRY VETERINARY SERVICES, LLCElaine Burkhart2645 Evergreen DriveCambridge, WI 53523(608) [email protected] ambulatory services with emphasis on performance horse.15+ years’ experience in equine dental equilibration and balance. 40+ years of training, riding and competing high-level performance horses. Lameness and performance, medical evaluations, pre-purchase, digital radiography, ultrasound available. Hours by appointment.

TRACEY DIKKERSDundee Training StableN6482 Silver RoadMonticello, WI 53570(608) [email protected] through Grand Prix, shown through PSG. USDF Bronze and Silver medals. L graduate with distinction. Enrolled in USEF “r” judging program. Students shown successfully through PSG. Will travel for clinics/lessons.

MEGAN DISCHLERDressage Solutions LLCN80 W39490 McMahon RoadOconomowoc, WI 53066(920) [email protected] training and lessons for horse and riders through third level, 12 years of dressage experience – ridden through Prix St. George, 10 years of teaching experience, enrolled in USDF Instructor Certification Program, start young horses, creative solutions for problem horses, school horses. Will travel.

IRONGATE EQUINE CLINIC1848 Waldorf BlvdMadison, WI 53719(608) 845-6006 [email protected] Irongate Equine Clinic is a full- service equine ambulatory practice serving Dane County, WI and surrounding communi-ties. Competent, compassionate care as well as excellent client communication and education are the cornerstones on which our practice has been founded. Dedicated to the health and well being of the horses you love.

AMANDA JOHNSON DRESSAGE LLCSunflower Farms Barn F 19000 128th Street Bristol, WI 53104 24-stall barn, 12x14’ stalls, prudent air system, individual tack lockers, trunk room, grooming bays, rider lounge, indoor/outdoor wash racks, top- notch care, 2 indoor arenas, multiple outdoor arenas. LINDINHOFF EQUINE SPORTS ZENTRUM Megan McIsaac4246 Schneider DriveOregon, WI 53575(608) [email protected] with mirrors and 80 x 200’ sand outdoor, individual and group turnout, wash stall, solarium, numerous trails, lessons and monthly training.

LONE TREE FARMMegan DischlerN80 W39490 McMahon RoadOconomowoc, WI 53066(920) 265-2145www.lonetreefarm.org90 x 180’ heated indoor arena and variety of stabling options, caretaker and instructor on-site, 140 acres of trails, caretaker and trainer on site.

MICHELLE AMES HOMESW6167 Irish LaneNew Glarus, WI 53574(608) [email protected] Ames Homes helps you find your greener pastures. Whether selling your home or farm property, upsizing or downsizing or looking to buy a home or horse property in the Greater Madison area, the goal is to find the right property. Some-times that means things move quickly; sometimes it means looking at 40 properties.

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President – Mary Hanneman(608) 455-1037

[email protected]

Vice President – Stephanie Severn(608) [email protected]

Secretary – Melinda DeLuca(262) 313-8487

[email protected]

Treasurer – Angela Genin(608) 516-2293

[email protected]

Membership – Diane Brault(608) 924-1808

[email protected]

Newsletter – Caryn Vesperman(608) 455-2208

[email protected]

Webmaster – Stephanie Severn(608) 213-8925

[email protected]

Members-At-LargeNicki Butler (608) 358-2589

[email protected]

Caitrin O’Shea (608) [email protected]

Megan Dischler (608) [email protected]

Communications (WI Horse Council Representative)

Caryn Vesperman

JR/YR Rep – Katie Foster(715) 892-3113

[email protected]

Awards – Marie Caldwell(608) 438-6767

[email protected]

Past President (Advisor)Pam Doolittle (608) 644-9423

[email protected]

Central Chapter PresidentVicki Hodel

608-432-3800 [email protected]

Kettle Moraine Chapter President Joann Williams

(414) 378-2231 [email protected]

Kettle Moraine RepresentativeMelinda DeLuca(262) 313-8487

Southwest Chapter PresidentAndrea Mitchell(608) [email protected]

SW Chapter Representatives Mary Hanneman (608) 455-1037

Heather McManamy(608) 886-3764

Upper Peninsula Chapter PresidentKathy Caspary(906)[email protected]

WDCTA State Board

ANDREA SCHTENW349 S10131 Bittersweet CourtEagle, WI 53119(262) [email protected] x 200’ indoor arena, 80 x 160’ outdoor arena, heated barn with 12 x 12’ stalls, heated lounge, hot/cold waster wash rack, PVC fenced paddocks, trails, dressage training and instructor on site, school horses available.

SUNFLOWER FARMS19000 - 128th StreetBristol, WI 53104www.sunflowerfarms.comThree heated indoor rings, four outdoor arenas, 24-hour security, 7 barns - 150 stalls, customized feeding program, 100 paddocks - some grass, some all-weather. 170 acre-facility, with school horses available, open seven days a week, 6 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

CARYN VESPERMAN - L GraduateW1619 King RoadBrooklyn, WI 53521(608) 455-2208www.bytouchstonefarm.comL graduate with distinction and completing the “r” judge program. USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold medalist. Shown through Grand Prix. Available for schooling shows.

GREEN VALLEY FARM Sofie Fiedler1494 S. Irish Hollow RoadGalena, IL(815) 777-6008www.greenvalleyfarm.comBreeder of athletic Norwegian Fjord horses with exceptional bloodlines, movement and temperament. Trained for dressage and driving for sale.

JERICHO CREEK FARM IIS101 W34628 Hwy. LOEagle, WI 53119(262) [email protected] Morabs, Morgans and Arabians of distinction. Standing: Montego’s Thunder (Morab), Jericho’s Mr. Sterling (Morab), Jericho’s Mr. Storm-hawk (Morab), Jericho’s White Knight (Morgan), JCW Rev’s Cajun Sundancer (Morgan), and Nakhda Brio (Arabian).

MAPLE RUN FARM LLC Doug and Shannon LangerW3465 Market RoadHelenville, WI 53137(262) [email protected] Hanoverian horses with international bloodlines and quality for dressage. Mares by Diamond Hit, Rousseau, DeNiro, Contucci and Bordeaux.

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Mechanicals:Ad size below. Photos should be submitted as jpegs. Or, mail to editor for scanning. Include self-address-ed, stamped envelope for its return.

Deadline:All calendar submissions, ads and payment must be received by the 15th of the month prior to publica-tion. Make checks out to WDCTA.

WDCTA members receive special rate (in ORANGE).See calendar information at bottom of page.

Editor Contact Info:Caryn [email protected] King RoadBrooklyn, WI 53521

EQuesterAdvertising Rates

eQuester and Website Calendar of Events Submissions: For WDCTA members only. (Up to 20 words).

INCLUDE THIS: Date > Event > Location > Contact (Name/Phone/Email) > WDCTA-Sponsored Event (Yes/No)WDCTA Event: Link to organizer’s email and registration form, if applicable

NON-WDCTA-Sponsored Event: Link to organizer’s email only. Member-hosted private riding clinics cannot be advertised in the newsletter at this time.

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Jumping for the Dressage Rider A fun clinic sponsored by the SW chapter of WDCTAThe clinic will be held on Saturday April 19th at Judd’s Green Meadows Farm in Belleville, WI. Back by popular demand from her lecture and clinic last year is Clare VanderWoude. Clare is an ICP level II certified instructor experienced both with dressage and jumping and has extensive experience work-ing with adult amateurs looking to do a little cross training in the world of jumping while staying safe. We hope you can come join us for the day to ride or audit! Find out more about Clare on her website: www.EventTek.weebly.com.

Rider Name:_______________________________ Phone #: _________________________________________

Email: ________________________________________ Horse’s Name:_____________________________

Level Requested: Ground poles only ___________ Cavaletti _______________ Jumping ______________

RIDER FEES: Ò WDCTA Member: $30 Ò Non-WDCTA Member: $35

Ò Trailer in fee (everyone not a GM boarder pays the trailer in fee) $10 per horse

Ò Very limited stabling available for the day only

AUDITOR FEES: WDCTA-SW Chapter members – NO CHARGE!! WDCTA member: 1 day @ $5_____ Non-WDCTA member: 1 day @ $10______ Jr/YRs riding in clinic receive (1) free auditor spot for a parent.

TOTAL RIDER/AUDITOR FEES $____________ (paid to WDCTA SW Chapter with registration) TOTAL TRAILERING/STABLE FEES $____________ (paid to Green Meadows the day of the clinic)

Mail rider/auditor fees and 2014 Coggins by 4/11/14 to:

Jessica Smith-Bagley3801 Euclid Ave

Madison, WI 53711

Questions? Contact Jessica Smith-Bagley at (920) 410-4779 or at [email protected]

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WDCTA-SW 2014 Janet Foy Dressage Clinics at Green Meadows Farm (GM), 6412 County A, Belleville, WI 53508

or Horse First Farm (HFF), 5594 Alpine Rd, Brooklyn, WI 53521 Ƒ�May 9-11(GM) – opening day April 1 Ƒ Sept 12-14 (GM) –opening day July 29 Ƒ�June 6-8 (HFF) – opening day April 29 Ƒ�2FW��-19 (HFF) – opening day Sept 2 Ƒ�July 11-13 (GM) – opening day May 27 Ƒ�1RY��-16 (HFF) – opening day Sept 30 Ƒ�$XJXVW��-3 (GM) – opening day June 17

Separate application required for each clinic & each horse! J Janet Foy is a 4* FEI dressage judge, USEF “S” and Sport Horse Breeding judge. She has judged US and international FEI shows, including the NAYR Champs, Dressage at Devon, & USA World Cup League. She is a USDF L Faculty member and instructs Federation Judges. She is a USDF bronze, silver and gold medalist, having ridden horses to Horse of the Year Awards from Training to Grand Prix. Janet was a member of the USDF test writing committee, making her uniquely qualified to provide her students with insights to accurate test riding. In 2012, Janet authored the book “Dressage for the Not-So-Perfect Horse”—a must read for the serious dressage rider.

Rider applications must be postmarked on the “opening day” (see above). Riders will be selected on a first come basis with preference given to WDCTA-SW chapter members, followed by WDCTA members from other chapters. Alternates will have first chance at open slots.

Rider Name:_______________________________ Address: ____________________________

City: __________________________State: ________Zip: ___________Phone______________ Email: ______________________________________________ WDCTA Volunteer: Ƒ�yes (mark if applies) Horse’s Name:________________________________________ Breed:__________________

Age:_______ Level Schooling ______________________ Level Showing _________________

RIDER FEES: Ƒ�WDCTA Member: $130/ride or $380 for 3 rides Ƒ�Non-WDCTA Member: $145/ride or $430 for 3

Ƒ TRAILER IN FEE: $10/ride or $25 for 3 (everyone pays except GM or HFF boarders)

Ride Preferences: Ƒ�Friday Ƒ�Saturday Ƒ�Sunday Ƒ AM Ƒ�PM (will try to accommodate)

Will you need a stall? Ƒ Overnight ** Ƒ Day stall Ƒ Just in and out

**Limited overnight stall availability at GM; availability good at HFF; organizer will contact you with options & cost

Negative Coggins required with application (if you board at GM or HFF, don’t send.) All shots must be current.

AUDITOR FEES: WDCTA-SW Chapter members – NO CHARGE!! WDCTA member 1 day @ $15_____ 2 days @ $25_______ 3 days @ $30_______ Non-WDCTA member 1 day @ $20______ 2 days @ $30_______ 3 days @ $35________

Attending: Ƒ�Friday Ƒ Saturday Ƒ�Sunday

Includes coffee/water/soda and snacks. Bring your own lunch and chair!

Rider / Auditor Fee $_________________

Add Trailer In Fee $_________________

TOTAL ENCLOSED $_________________

Make checks payable to: WDCTA Southwest Chapter Mail to organizer with check & 2014 Coggins: Mary Hanneman, N8160 Smith Rd, Brooklyn, WI 53521

Questions? 608-712-0975 or [email protected] Updated 2/11/14

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WDCTA-SW Chapter 2014 Dressage Clinics with Maryal Barnettat Hidden Pond Farm, 6486 Breunig Road, Mazomanie WI 53560

□ April 5-6 opening date February 28 ! ! □ July 12-13 opening date June 6□ October 4-5 opening date August 1

Separate Application Required for Each Clinic!Maryal is an accomplished rider and judge, competing through Grand Prix as well as serving as an (FEI) "C" and USEF "S" Dressage Judge. She is an USDF L Faculty member and certified instructor examiner, and has held numerous board positions both with the USDF, TDF, ASHA and USEF. Highly regarded for her ability to connect with and teach students at all levels, her philosophy and methods are always positive and encouraging.

All rider applications must be postmarked on or after the “opening date” (see above). The procedures for rider selection and refunds are described in the WDCTA-SW policy document, found on the forms page at wdcta.org. Tentative Schedule: Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Rider or Auditor Name:__________________________________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________

City: ____________________________________________State: ____________Zip: ________________________________

Phone:_______________________________ Email:___________________________________________________________

For Rider Applications:

Horse’s Name:___________________________________________________ Breed:________________________________

Age:________ Schooling Level: ________________________ Showing Level:_____________________________________

RIDER FEES: For 2 rides*

□ WDCTA Member: $280 ($140/ride*) □ Non-WDCTA: $330 ($165/ride*)

Ride time preference? ! □AM! □ PM □ specific time (will try to accommodate) __________________

Will you need a stall?! □ Overnight**! ! □ Just in and out (no fee)

* Contact organizer regarding availability of single rides. ** Organizer will contact you with details regarding leaving your horse.

****2014 Negative Coggins required with application****

AUDITOR FEES: Include your contact information aboveWDCTA-SW Chapter members – NO CHARGE!!WDCTA member (other chapter):! ! 1 day @ $15______ 2 days @ $25_______Non-WDCTA member:! ! ! 1day @ $20_______ 2 days @ $30_______

Rider/Auditor Payment Enclosed:____________________________

Mail this completed form, check (written to WDCTA-SW Chapter), and a current 2014 Coggins to: Pamela Doolitte, 6486 Breunig Road, Mazomanie WI, 53560 Questions? 608-712-1400 or [email protected]

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Kettle Moraine Chapter of WDCTA Musical Freestyle Clinic

Rosebury Farm, LLC Mukwonago, WI

March 21-23, 2014

Clinic with Yvonne Barteau The Art of Freestyle

Matching Movement and Music Tailored for You and Your Horse

Clinic Schedule: 6 pm Friday Night Lecture: Present Music Selected for Horse Sat & Sun 8 – 4 pm: Riders Develop Musical Freestyle Clinic Plan The purpose of the clinic is for riders to leave the clinic with a fully developed freestyle. Rider preparation for the clinic provides a video of the horse and rider. Yvonne, with this video will select music (with your music preferences in mind) appropriate for you. The video will need to include of walk (30 sec minimum), trot and canter (60 sec each minimum). The Friday night lecture will present the selected music, the reason for the selection and begin the development of the freestyles. The Saturday and Sunday riding portion of the clinic will complete the freestyles. About Yvonne Barteau Yvonne has trained over ten horses to the Grand Prix Level. She has won USDF Horse of the Year titles, CDI and FEI classes. She is a sought after instructor and clinician as well as a public speaker. Yvonne and husband Kim have worked in the Equine entertainment world for over twenty years with everything from Liberty work to bridle less Grand Prix exhibitions. They have appeared on the TODAY show, at Madison Square Gardens, Equine Affaire, Equitana. Also trained and performed horses for the Arabian Nights Dinner Theater in Orlando Florida. Question? Melinda DeLuca [email protected] or 262-313-8487

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Honoring the Past – Investing in the Future

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THE DRESSAGE FOUNDATION

1314 ‘O’ Street, Suite 305 Lincoln, NE 68508

[email protected]

NAME

ADDRESS

CITY, STATE, ZIP

PHONE NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS

Celebrating 25 Years

Donors to The Dressage Foundation have enabled riders, instructors, trainers, breeders, and judges to continue their dressage education,

creating a stronger dressage community in the United States.

LOOKING TO THE FUTUREWe invite you to join our donor family, so you can carry on the vision of our Founders, to help preserve and enhance our sport for many years to come. Visit www.dressagefoundation.org or call 402-434-8585.

HONORING THE PASTSince its inception, The Dressage Foundation has been led by visionaries of our sport. From the original Founders and Board Members, to those who have followed in their footsteps to guide the Foundation, we are thankful for WKHLU�YLVLRQ��LGHDOV��DQG�LQÁXHQFH�

ENJOYING THE PRESENTThrough the generosity of our donors, we are able to award approximately $200,000 in grants each year. Help is available for young riders, adult amateurs, instructors, judges, breeders, High Performance teams, and organizations.

YES! I’d like to partner with The Dressage Foundation to improve dressage in the United States. Enclosed is my donation of

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WDCTA DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIP APPLICATIONFor Show Year January 1 – October 31, 2014

Championship registration is open to WDCTA members in good standing. Form and check must be postmarked 7 days prior to first show. Please read WDCTA Dressage Championship Rules, in the eQuester or on WDCTA website, prior to competition year.

*** One form for each Horse and Rider combination. Please print neatly. ***Rider/Handler_____________________________

Street Address____________________________

City/State/Zip____________________________

Phone___________________________________

Email___________________________________

Rider/Handler_____________________________

Street Address____________________________

City/State/Zip____________________________

Phone___________________________________

Email___________________________________

Owner_____________________________________

Street Address_______________________________

City/State/Zip_______________________________

Phone______________________________________

Email_______________________________________

Owner_____________________________________

Street Address_______________________________

City/State/Zip_______________________________

Phone______________________________________

Email_______________________________________

Owner_____________________________________

Street Address_______________________________

City/State/Zip_______________________________

Phone______________________________________

Email_______________________________________

Rider Division: _____Senior Open _____Adult Amateur* _____JR/Young Rider: Birth Date ____________Rider Division: _____Senior Open _____Adult Amateur* _____JR/Young Rider: Birth Date ____________Rider Division: _____Senior Open _____Adult Amateur* _____JR/Young Rider: Birth Date ____________Rider Division: _____Senior Open _____Adult Amateur* _____JR/Young Rider: Birth Date ____________Rider Division: _____Senior Open _____Adult Amateur* _____JR/Young Rider: Birth Date ____________

Horse’s Name BreedBreed Sex Date of Birth

Level Awards (Mark all that apply): ____Intro ____Tr ____1st ____2nd ____3rd ____4th ____PSG ____Int-I ____Int-II ____GP

USDF Rider’s Tests (Mark all that apply): _____Training _____First _____Second (Mark all that apply): ___Musical Freestyle

___3 & 4 Year-Old Materiale ____4, 5 & 6 Year-Old Young Horse Tests













Highest level horse shown by any rider in any country: ___________________________________Highest level horse shown by any rider in any country: ___________________________________Highest level horse shown by any rider in any country: ___________________________________Highest level horse shown by any rider in any country: ___________________________________Highest level horse shown by any rider in any country: ___________________________________

In-Hand Award (Check one):_____Young Horse Mare ______Young Horse Colt/Gelding _____Mature Horse Mare _____Mature Horse Stallion _____Amateur Handler





Application Fees: • # Levels/Rider Tests/Freestyle/Horse Div. ____ @ $25 each x _____ # Rider Divisions = $ ___________ • Maiden (first year showing this level) @ $25 each = $__________• In-Hand Award ___ @ $25 each (If applicable) = $ ___________ TOTAL PAYMENT = $ ___________





Sizes for possible awards: Horse: Blanket _________ Halter ___________

Rider: Jacket ___________ Belt _____________

Form and check must be postmarked 7 days prior to first show. Mail to Awards Recorder:

Marie Caldwell6117 Pacific Crest Rd.McFarland, WI 53558Email: [email protected]

Please enclose: Completed Dressage Awards application Check made out to “WDCTA” Copy of USEF Amateur card or WDCTA amateur affidavit* (if applicable, available on wdcta.org)





















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