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ONE 2015 JANUARYHIGHLIGHTSPRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 1 USDF NEWS ................. 3 HDS CLASSIFIED ADS .... 3 HDS 2015 CALENDAR ... 6 USEF NEWS 6 CLINICS AND EVENTS 6 HDS IMPORTANT LINKS . 6 DRESSAGE CONNECTION INFORMATION 10 HDS CALENDAR 13 HDS BOARD INFORMATION 13 REGION 9 UPCOMING EVENTS 14 USDF & REGION 9 TIMELINE 15 - 17
Collective remarksHOUSTON DRESSAGE SOCIETY Dedicated to furthering the art of dressage through education
January President’s Message
Dear HDS Members,
The 2014 HDS Annual Awards Banquet was a lot of fun. At the start of the presentation, I reviewed HDS rider success at 2014 national competitions. HDS riders had a great year and were very competitive. Here are some highlights:
NAJYRC: Junior Team 5th, Young Rider Team 7th, Cassie Schmidt was Junior Freestyle Silver Medalist.
FEI Festival of Champions: Jessica Fan was FEI Pony Reserve Champion, Cassie Schmidt was Junior Champion.
Dressage Seat Equitation Medal Finals: Bronwyn Cordiak was 14-18 Year Division Champion, Nia Kinney was 13 and Under Division Reserve Champion.
Young & Developing Dressage Horse National Championships: Two of the five champions were owned by Houstonians.
2014 US Dressage Finals: Eva Oldenbroeck-Tabor was Intermediate-B Reserve Champion.
In addition, a comparison of average USDF Regional Championship scores with only Region 9 Championship scores shows Region 9 riders performed comparable to the rest of the country. Region 9 is on a roll! Congratulations to all those who won 2014 awards. Let’s hope 2015 is a strong year as well.
Best Regards - Leslie Rohrer - HDS President
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USDF NEWS:
CLASSIFIED ADS:
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Master the Levels Online - Master the new 2015 dressage tests, learn from the experts, and reach your goals faster with the On the Levels DVD and the online video library. On the Levels is your opportunity to view the dressage tests and learn what is new and what you as a competitor need to know! With narrations by international dressage rider, trainer, coach, and USEF 'S' Judge Kathy Connelly, Olympians Jan Ebeling and Steffen Peters, Olympian and USEF 'S' Judge Hilda Gurney, and USDF Gold Medalist and international competitor Jessica Jo (JJ) Tate, this program will show new and important figures for each level. Riders demonstrate proper execution and common faults in the riding of the latest tests, effective through November 30, 2018. Read more here
Nutrena/USDF Adult Clinic coming to Region 9 - “Creating a Winning Partnership with Your Horse” hosted by the Houston Dressage Society, featuring Kathy Connelly and Betsy Steiner, will take place at Windy Knoll Farm in Magnolia, TX, on April 11-12. Rider applications are being accepted through February 20. Interested in auditing? Check out the new group rates and plan ahead to save. Visit the USDF website for more information. Read more here
Prize Money Announced for Great American/USDF
Regional Dressage Championships - The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) and Great American Insurance Group are pleased to announce the prize money for the 2015 Great American/USDF Regional Dressage Championships Series, presented by SmartPak and supported by Merial. Prize money totaling over $160,000 will be awarded at the 2015 Great American/USDF Regional Championships, divided evenly among the nine regions and 35 divisions that are offered, allowing each region to present competitors with over $18,000 in prize money and awards. Champions in each region and division will receive $306 in prize money and an embroidered jacket and gift certificate provided by SmartPak, official supplement feeding system of USDF. Reserve champions in each region and division will receive $204 in prize money, along with a saddle pad provided by the Great American Insurance Group, title sponsor of the championships. Read more here
USDF Congratulates New L Program Graduates - The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased to announce that 44 USDF members successfully completed the USDF L Education Program in 2014. This program is designed to prepare candidates to enter the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) “r” Judges Training Program, to qualify individuals to judge schooling shows, and to give competitors, trainers, and instructors greater insight into the evaluative process of judging dressage. The program also serves to provide continuing education for licensed judges. The L Program is an excellent opportunity for all USDF members to learn how to improve their scores and improve their ability to view other rides from a judge’s perspective, whether or not they plan on becoming licensed judges themselves. USDF L Program faculty are all approved USEF Senior (“S”) dressage judges, who also have experience in teaching judge-training programs. View the full list here
Region 9 Graduates: Arlene Gaitan, TX, *Eva Oldenbroek, TX, *Julia Handt, TX
*Denotes those that graduated with distinction from the L Program. Those who pass with distinction are eligible to apply to enter the USEF recorded (‘r’) judge program.
Terry Ciotti Gallo Named 2014 USDF Volunteer of the Year - The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased to announce that Terry Ciotti Gallo has been named the 2014 USDF Volunteer of the Year. Read more here
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USEF NEWS:
Williams Elected Chair of USEF High Performance Dressage Committee - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce that Elisabeth Williams has been elected as the Chair of the High Performance Dressage Committee effective immediately. Williams replaces Janet Foy as Chair of the Committee, but who will remain on the committee, and will serve the remaining two years of the term. “I am deeply honored to have been entrusted with this position. In this extremely important year for U.S. High Performance Dressage, I will strive to do my utmost to, with the aid of everyone else involved, achieve our highest expectations," said Williams. Read more here
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USEF Announces Plans for 2015 Dressage Youth Program - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce plans for the 2015 USEF Dressage Youth Program. Under the direction of recently named USEF Dressage Youth Coaches George Williams and Charlotte Bredahl-Baker, the revamped Youth Program will incorporate expanded support for the Platinum Performance/USDF Jr/YR Clinics, rider meetings, coaching support at major events, Outreach Clinics, and a Young Rider European Tour. The USEF Youth Dressage Program is part of the overall pipeline of the USEF Dressage Program which is supported by the USET Foundation.
Taking place once again in each of the nine USDF Regions, the Platinum Performance/USDF Jr/YR Clinics will provide educational opportunities for youth riders age 14-21, and riders 12- and 13-years-old riding FEI ponies. These clinics will be alternately led by Williams, Bredahl-Baker, and other highly respected instructors. Also continuing in 2015 will be rider meetings held at competitions where the coaches are in attendance and coaching support at the NAJYRC, U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions presented by The Dutta Corp., and the USEF Dressage Seat Medal Finals. Read more here
USEF Seeking U.S. Dressage Young Horse Coach - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is seeking a U.S. Dressage Young Horse Coach. The application and job description can be found here. Individuals interested in serving as the U.S. Dressage Young Horse Coach must submit applications no later than February 13, 2015. The new U.S. Dressage Young Horse Coach will replace Scott Hassler, who is stepping down from the position effective May 1, 2015. Hassler has served in the position since 2006. Read more about Hassler here. For more information regarding the process of seeking the U.S. Dressage Young Horse Coach contact Hallye Griffin at (859) 225-6918 or by email [email protected]
2015 USEF Dressage Tests Published - The 2015 United States Equestrian Federation Dressage Tests have been published on USEF.org. The 2015 Tests will be effective December 1, 2014 through November 30, 2018. View the tests and read more here
Drugs and Medications Update for 2015 Competition Year - Effective December 1, 2014, and for the 2015 competition year, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has implemented withdrawal practices following Intraarticular Injections and Shockwave Therapy as a result of rule changes passed at the USEF Annual Meeting in January, 2014. For Intraarticular Injections a four day withdrawal time from competition has been instituted, while a three day withdrawal from competition for Shockwave Therapy has been implemented. For more information see the 2015 Guidelines for Drugs and Medications.
USEF Names Young Rider, Junior Rider, and Child Rider Teams for CSIO Wellington - The following teams and athletes have been named by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) to represent the U.S. in FEI Nations Cup competitions during CSIO Wellington, Feb 25 - March 1, 2015 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Fla. On Saturday, February 28, the International Arena will showcase the future of the sport in the FEI Young Riders Nations Cup presented by Hollow Creek Farm, the FEI Junior Riders Nations Cup presented by Hollow Creek Farm, and the FEI Children’s Nations Cup presented by Hollow Creek Farm. Read more here
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HDS Schooling Show Calendar 2015
DATE BARN CITY JUDGE CONTACT EMAIL ENTRY FORM
31-Jan Flint Equestrian Richmond Donna Meyer Holly Flint [email protected]
7-Mar Topsider Farm College Station Grace Harris Ginni Cifelli [email protected] Grand Oaks Equestrian Center Alvin Diane Rochau Jeff Hoblit [email protected] Sienna Stables Missouri City Diane Rochau Cal Eller [email protected] New Horizon Stables Hockley Leslie Cummings Laura Sartwelle [email protected] Hearthstone Houston Leslie Cummings Rebekah Wesatzke [email protected] Topsider Farm College Station Diane Rochau Ginni Cifelli [email protected]
19-Apr New Horizon Stables Hockley Donna Meyer Laura Sartwelle [email protected]
3-May Topsider Farm College Station Kim Thompson-Hoblit Ginni Cifelli [email protected] Sienna Stables Missouri City Diane Rochau Cal Eller [email protected] Sienna Stables Missouri City Leslie Cummings Cal Eller [email protected] Hearthstone Houston Kim Thompson-Hoblit Rebekah Wesatzke [email protected]
12-Sep Sienna Stables Missouri City Diane Rochau Cal Eller [email protected] Sienna Stables Missouri City Pam Grace Cal Eller [email protected] Topsider Farm College Station Leslie Cummings Ginni Cifelli [email protected]
11-Oct Sienna Stables Missouri City Pam Grace Cal Eller [email protected] Hearthstone Houston Richard Howard Rebekah Wesatzke [email protected]
1-Nov New Horizon Stables Hockley Donna Meyer Laura Sartwelle [email protected]
6-Dec New Horizon Stables Hockley TBA Laura Sartwelle [email protected]
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2015 HDS Calendar All shows will be held at GSWEC. Check showsecretary.com for prize lists.
January 17-18, Winter Show I&II, Level 3
February 28- March 1, HDS Symposium
Conrad Schumacher Isabella Farms, Cypress, TX (Houston)
Go to HDS Web site for details
April 11-12, Nutrena/USDF Region 9 AA Clinic Series
Co-Clinicians: Kathy Connelly and Betsy Steiner Windy Knoll Farm, Magnolia, TX
Apply online at USDF.org
April 23-26, Shoofly Farm CDI and Spring Classic I&II,
Level 5
June 6-7, Summer Show I&II, Level 3
August 29-30, Laborious I&II, Level 2
October 8-11, GAIG/USDF Region 9 Championships, SWDC
and HDS Autumn Classic
Level 4
October 26-29, Katy, TX CPEDI3* (para), Level 5
October 30-November 1, 2015 USEF Para Equestrian
Dressage National Championship and
Deep in the Heart of TX I&II, Level 3
December 12-13, HDS Schooling Show Championships
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President Leslie Rohrer [email protected] Vice President Shannon Eberle [email protected] Membership Karen Peacock [email protected] Secretary Charles Saltzer [email protected] Special Events Chair Patty Sutton [email protected]
Recognized Shows VACANT [email protected] Historian/Recorder VACANT [email protected]
Advertising/Sponsorship/Vendors Kim Parker [email protected]
Treasurer Jennie Robicheaux [email protected] Publications Flo Edelman [email protected]
Junior/Young Riders Joanne Patterson [email protected] Awards Chair Susan Heather [email protected] Schooling Shows Jena Tavormina [email protected]
Education Coordinator VACANT [email protected]
Volunteers VACANT [email protected]
Houston Dressage Society Board Members
2014 Dressage Foundation
application deadlines for grants and scholarships are online
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Kathy Connelly and Betsy Steiner Team Up for Nutrena/USDF Adult Clinic Series - The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased to announce the return of Kathy Connelly and Betsy Steiner as co-clinicians for the next Nutrena/USDF Adult Clinic Series. The series will be begin in the spring of 2015 and run through March of 2017, with a clinic in each of USDF's nine regions. Kathy Connelly is a USEF “S” Judge, USDF Honorary Instructor, and a well-respected international dressage rider, trainer, coach, and judge. She is known for her amicable personality and non-intimidating teaching style. She also served as the commentator for the 2010 World Equestrian Games, as well as the 2013 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan. As a coach, Kathy has excelled with students having competed on Olympic teams, at the World Cup, the World Equestrian Games, the Pan American Games, the Canadian World Cup, and the North American Junior Young Rider Championships. Betsy Steiner is also a USDF Honorary Instructor, as well as an international dressage rider, trainer, and coach. Betsy has represented the United States at the World Equestrian Games in Stockholm, Sweden in 1990, as well as providing commentary for videos of the 1995 World Cup, the 1996 Olympic Games, and Dressage at Devon in 2001. Through her numerous books and ventures, Betsy focuses on training not only the horse but also the rider, physically and mentally. She is also the creator of EQUILATES™ -- a sport-specific Pilates-based exercise and body awareness program for the equestrian. Read more here
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USDF & Region 9 Timeline Note: Applications for Region 9 grants and awards are available on the
Region 9 Website: www.usdfregion9.org or contact: [email protected]
January• New GMO officers review the GMO Handbook on the USDF Web site. • GMOs submit an updated list of officers to USDF office, with copy to Regional Director.• Nominations for Region 9 Teaching Excellence Award open for current year. Guidelines
available on Region 9 Website.
February• PM Delegate and Executive Board nominations open. • February 10 – Deadline for competitions - submit completed Regional Championships
Host Site applications to Regional Director. • February 28 - Regional Board- current year regional travel budgets due to Region 9
Treasurer & Regional Director.
March• March 1 – “Riders Declarations of Intent” to qualify for the NAJYRC are due to the USDF
office. March 1 is the final postmark date for ‘Declarations of Intent” to be accepted with a $50 declaration fee. Postmarked declarations of March 2 through April 1st are accepted with a $300 declaration fee.
• End of fiscal year for USDF & Region 9.
April • April 1 – FINAL “Received by” date for the NAJYRC “Declarations of Intent” with fee.• April 15 – Deadline for PM Delegate nominations to the USDF office.• Mid to end of April –USDF Spring Executive Board Meeting.• April 30 – Applications to host a USEF Developing Programs and NAJYRC Qualifying
Event is due to USEF by electronic submission. This is for competitions being held January 1 – December of the next year.
May• Region 9- 2011 Omnibus Advertising Form available on Region 9 Website. Deadline for
Omnibus ads is Sept 17th. • May 1 – Nominations for Hall of Fame and Lifetime Achievement Awards to USDF office.• First week of May – Regional Championship sites announced.• Mid May – NAJYRC Entries in Principle due to USDF office for submission to USEF.
June• June 1 – Online voting for PM delegates goes live on USDF Web site. For a paper ballot,
request through the USDF office.• June 1 - Nominations for the Executive Board (President, Vice President, Secretary,
Treasurer, Regional Directors and At-Large Directors) due to the USDF office. Positions on the Executive Board in which elections are held stagger depending on the year.Nominations may also be made from the floor of the BOG at the Annual Meeting.
• June 1 – USDF Arts Contest opens. Youth & Adult. • Mid June - NAJYRC nominated entries due to USDF office.• End of June – NAJYRC definite entries due to USDF office, including final stabling fees.• June 30 – Deadline to vote for PM delegates on the USDF Web site. Ballot must be
returned to the USDF office, and postmarked no later than June 30.• USEF Rule changes proposed by individuals are due to USEF by June 1, and by
September 1 if submitted by USEF committees or affiliate entities. Official USDF
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proposed rule changes are generally voted on by the Executive Board and channeled to the USEF Dressage Committee.
• GMO Delegate Authorization Forms are mailed to eligible GMOs, to appoint representation for the end of year USDF Convention.
July• All entries for the USDF Arts Contest must be received in the USDF office on or
before July 1.• July 1 - Nominations for Region 9 Teaching Excellence Award close – current year. • July 1 - Region 9 GMO Board Attendee- Regional Grant Application for Summer Meeting
due to RD. Application on: www.usdfregion9.org • End of July – NAJYRC is held. • July 31 - GMO Reports, Regional Board Reports, & Regional Financial updates/ reports
due to Region 9 Director, for inclusion in the Region 9 Summer Meeting packet.
August• Mid to end of August - Region 9 Summer Meeting: http://www.usdfregion9.org/
RegionalBusiness/Reg9Meetings.html • August 1 – Deadline to submit Request for Refund of Multiple GMO dues to the USDF
office. These refund requests can be submitted to USDF April 1 through August 1 of the current membership year.
• August 1 – Deadline to submit All-Breeds declarations to USDF.• August 15 – Deadline for Scholarship application for Youth to attend convention due to
the USDF office. • August 31 – Deadline to submit Ruth Arvanette Memorial Fund Grant Application to the
USDF office.• August 31 – Deadline to submit GMO Newsletter and Web Site Award nominations to
the USDF office. • August 31 – Deadline for GMO and Youth and USDF Volunteer of the Year Award
nominees due to the USDF office.• August 31 – Deadline for GMOs to return GMO Delegate Authorization form, appointing
representation for the BOG meeting at the annual convention. • Motions to amend the Bylaws generally need to be in process no later than August in
order to get through the system. A Bylaw motion to be considered by the BOG needs tobe first submitted to the USDF EB and the Bylaws Committee for comment and review at least 60 days before the BOG General Assembly
September• September 1 – Deadline to submit Region 9 Teaching Excellence Award Applications to
The Dressage Foundation. Applications on: www.usdfregion9.org • September 1 – Deadline to submit GMO rosters and dues in order for GMO members to
count towards GMOs voting strength at the BOG.• September 15 – Deadline to submit Region 9 Horse Person of the Year Nominations to
HPOY Region 9 Chair. Application on: www.usdfregion9.org • September 17th - TD, Judges, L’s, GMO’s, Youth, Jr/ YR, Certified Instructors, SWDC,
TEA, and HPOY pages due to Bruce & Liz for the Region 9 Omnibus.• September 17th – Region 9 Omnibus Ads & Listings due to Bruce & Liz. • September 30 - GMO Board/Delegate Attendee to Convention- Regional Grant
Application to Region 9 Director. Application on: www.usdfregion9.org • USDF National Nominee for the USEF Youth Sportsman Award. (Timeline to be
determined when deadlines are set by USEF)
September 30th: These deadlines are the same from year to year.
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End of USDF competition yearDeadline to apply for Rider Awards and Horse Performance CertificatesDeadline to submit birthday to USDF (required for Jr/YR and Adult Amateur awards)Deadline to declare eligibility for Vintage Cup Awards
October • Check the USEF website for proposed rule changes affecting dressage.• October 15 – Deadline for members to submit to the USDF office, Year-End Award
corrections, and corrections to scores earned in the previous competition year.
November• Region 9 “Horse Person of the Year”, & Region 9 “Teaching Excellence Award” awarded
at the Great American / USDF Regional Championship Show.• November 30 – Deadline for GMOs to submit final GMO roster for the current
membership year. Rosters can be submitted through November 30 for either the current membership year or the following membership year, but must be clearly marked as to
which year the roster applies. • November 30 – End of the USDF membership year. • Region 9 Board – job description updates due to RD, and post on Region 9 Website.
December [End of Nov. - beginning of December – Adequan/USDF Annual Convention]• December 1 – Initial GMO membership roster and matching dues are due in the USDF
office for the following membership year. These are considered late if received after December 1 and late fees will be applied.
• December 1 – GMOs must have their Annual GMO Affiliate Verification Form to the USDF office to remain listed on the USDF Web site.
Throughout the Year• Shows may apply to USDF for: Breeders Championship Series & Final- deadline- at
least 6 months prior to competition. • Shows may apply for: Dover Adult Amateur Medal – 2nd Level – deadline at least 90
days prior to show date.• GMOs may apply for education grants from Dressage Foundation-at least 90 days out:
www.dressagefoundation.org • GMOs may apply for Region 9 Adult or Youth Education Grant- at least 30 days out -
for adult camps; seminars; & symposiums. Applications: www.usdfregion9.org • Application for Adult & Youth Team Competition due to RD & USDF. • Check the USEF Web site for proposed rule changes affecting dressage.• Region 9 Board & GMO Reports, regional business meeting minutes, financial
statements, & updated Region 9 policy & procedures posted on Region 9 Website.
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