Hi Everyone,


Alex will be returning Sept 21,22,23

We will have openings for audits as well in Sept, he is a blast to
watch and listen to.  He transformed both rider and horse in an
inspirational, thinking, skilled manner. All levels and breeds are
welcome.


www.Alexgerding.com


Rates are the same: $400 / rider must ride all 3 days.

$200 deposit before Sept 1,2007


Auditors: $65 which includes lunch all 3 days.


Video of rides are available in  DVD format each day. Plus digital
photos.

Alex will be coming each month for 3 days. We are getting a core
group of dedicated riders that can train with him each month.


*****    We have 1 ride left for Aug 17, 18, 19 if anyone would like
to come rider, he is pretty amazing, and has couched 4 rider to FEI
this year both professionals and AA.

Ride with Passion and Kindness,

Anael Sawyer-Turner

----- Original Message -----

From: Beth Coffey-Curle

To: snc-cds@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2007 12:05 PM

Subject: Questions from CDS Board member

Dear SNC members,

CDS Board member Maureen Van  Tuyl sent an email out to get feedback in preparation for the CDS board meeting on Monday. It did not make it to most of the membership so I am using the Yahoo group to get it out to all of you.

 

You will need to forward your reply to Maureen's email address NOT THE SNC YAHOO GROUP in order to get your input to Maureen in time for the meeting on Monday.

Reply to: maureenvt@...

 

Dear CDS member:
 
There are some issues coming up at the next CDS Board meeting:
Monday, July 30 at the Holiday Inn,
1740 N. First Street, San Jose,
11:00AM - 6:00PM
which could have a long lasting impact on the CDS Championship Show,especially in the southern part of the state.
 
I was the last volunteer manager, and since 1991 Glenda McElroy , Cornerstone Event Management, has run the show.  The show has gotten better and better and usually shows a financial surplus. However, at the moment there is a group of Directors on the Board who would like to see the management of the show change, and then possibly have the show rotate between Murieta and Pebble Beach, or perhaps remain at one facility, possibly Pebble Beach.
 
If you have opinions about the future of our Championship show, please e-mail me or fax me with your views. Some questions:
I prefer to have the show contiue to alternate north/south -     yes __  no __
I prefer to have two shows - one north and one south -           yes __  no __
I prefer to have the show remain at one facility -               LAEC                __
                                                                 Murieta             __
                                                                 Pebble Beach        __
                                                                 Woodside Horse Park __
Other __________________________________________________
Thank you,
 

 

Maureen Van Tuyl

Here was my response to Paula.

I encourage everyone to repond at least on Item 1. We need those non-chapter
shows.




1.At a prior meeting, this Board considered and adopted a motion to withdraw CDS
recognition for non-chapter sponsored shows.  This is notice to all members of
the CDS Board of Directors that, at the next regular or adjourned meeting, I
intend to offer the following motion to rescind:  Move that this Board rescind
the previous action to withdraw CDS recognition for non-chapter sponsored shows.

RESPONSE: I support  this being rescinded. Non-chapter shows deserve to be on
equal footing with chapter shows. Individuals should be encouraged to hold CDS
shows not discouraged.

2.Further, at a prior meeting, this Board considered and adopted a motion to
extend, without an invitation to bid, the current show management contract
through the 2008 CDS annual show.  This is notice to all members of the CDS
Board of Directors that, at the next regular or adjourned meeting, I intend to
offer the following motion to rescind:  Move that this Board rescind the action
to extend the current show management contract through the 2008 CDS annual show.

Response: Why was the board not ready to commence the bid process in a timely
manner for the 2008 show?
I think it is in the best interest of the membership to ensure the show
continues it North / South rotation however I do not believe a contract should
simply be extended as the board was not ready for the bid process.
The board should do what is necessary to complete the bid process with the
stipulation for the show to be held at LAEC in 2008.
Those not able to meet the requirment will not be able to win the bid.

Regards
Lesley Grove




---- Beth Coffey-Curle <curle@...> wrote:
> CDSDear SNC membership,
> You have all seen the emails that have been buzzing around since Wednesday
night about the up coming CDS Board meeting and asking for our input on several
agenda items. I thought I would share with you my response to Paula, the CDS
office manager (the original email requested that feedback be directed to Paula
rather than to the CDS Board itself); it is in the email below.
> Beth Coffey-Curle
> SNC Chairperson
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Beth Coffey-Curle
> To: Paula Langan
> Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 10:33 PM
> Subject: Re: CDS
>
>
> Hi Paula,
> I wish I were in the position to attend the meeting but San Jose is a haul
from Reno. Here is some feedback to your email.
> 1. CDS recognition of non-chapter shows: I would like to see * CDS non-chapter
shows be allowed to continue. In our northern NV region of CDS, we need to allow
for these non-chapter shows to continue as an economic option for our membership
to compete and in many cases, qualify for the various CDS championships, without
traveling extensive miles to do so. The existing 100 mile rule is effective in
keeping the shows from diluting entries.
>
> This particular agenda item appears to be "out of our area"
geographically-based and negatively impacts the CDS northern NV membership.
>
> 2) Move the 2008 CDS Champ show to a new venue: There has not been enough
information disseminated for anyone outside of the CDS office or CDS board to
have an opinion on this agenda item. Generally speaking, these types of
decisions are financially driven.
>
> 3) 2008 CDS Champ Show Management: Again, there has not been enough
information disseminated for anyone outside of the CDS office or CDS board to
have an opinion on this agenda item. And again, generally speaking, these types
of decisions are financially driven. I assume there is an existing contract with
a penalty attached for the breakage of said contract. Legal council, with the
input of the CDS Board, will be required to break an existing contract. If the
existing contract is severed, the CDS board should go out to bid for a new Champ
show manager.
>
> 4) CDS "supporting" the chapters: I believe this is the Sonora Chapter item
where they wanted a kick back from the CDS membership enrollment with every
member assigned to the specific chapter. This is a chapter item, not a CDS
global issue. Chapters are expected to run under GAP, (general accounting
principles) and can request assistance from the CDS office is instruction in
financial management is required.
>
> One item that is not on the agenda that should be out for discussion is the
extension of the contract with the Woodside facility to 2009 and 2011. I am
appalled that CDS has gotten itself into a contractual agreement with a facility
for two additional years and the facility has not yet proven itself to be a
worthy host or that the location can draw competitors from out of its immediate
area and be financially successful.
>
> Another item that should be discussed is the creation of a hard copy Jr
Championship show program in the year 2007. Why does CDS absorb so much expense
creating and mailing such a beast when the rest of the organization successfully
uses the omnibus and individual websites to post show premiums, show entries,
ride times, and results? It's time to severe that dinosaur from the food bank.
The Jr Champs runs in the red, certainly this is an expense item whose time has
passed...
>
> Thank you for the opportunity to express my opinions on these CDS agenda
items,
> Elizabeth Coffey-Curle
> SNC-CDS Chairperson
> ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Paula Langan
>   To: Paula Langan
>   Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 8:09 PM
>   Subject: CDS
>
>
>
>   The CDS Executive Board meeting to be held on Monday, July 30 will have on
the agenda items that can greatly impact YOU the whole CDS organization.
>
>   One will possibly cause the 2008 Annual Championship show to be moved from
the southern location along with change in management. The other will deal with
the single rated CDS show recognition and how CDS will support the Chapters.
>
>   Your input on how CDS should proceed on these subjects is greatly needed and
wanted.  If you are able to attend, the meeting will be held from 11:00 AM to 6
PM.  If you are not able to attend, but would like to comment on how the Board
should vote, please send your comments to Paula in the Central Office no later
than this Saturday via email of paula@... or fax to (831)
659-2383.  If you need more information, please feel free to call or email me.
>
>   Meeting Location:  Holiday Inn, 1740 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 793-3300
>
>   Sincerely
>
>   Carol Tice, President
>   California Dressage Society
>   (714) 514-5606 cell
>   (714) 777-2898 house
>   jtrockingt@...
>
>
>
>
>
>   --
>   Paula
>   CDS Central Office
>   California Dressage Society
>   P O Box 417, Carmel Valley, CA 93924
>   9 Del Fino Pl #202, Carmel Valley, CA 93924
>   831-659-5696
>   831-659-2383 fax
>   paula@...
>

From: Paula Langan

To: Paula Langan

Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 8:09 PM

Subject: CDS

 
The CDS Executive Board meeting to be held on Monday, July 30 will have on the agenda items that can greatly impact YOU the whole CDS organization.

One will possibly cause the 2008 Annual Championship show to be moved from the southern location along with change in management. The other will deal with the single rated CDS show recognition and how CDS will support the Chapters.
 
Your input on how CDS should proceed on these subjects is greatly needed and wanted.  If you are able to attend, the meeting will be held from 11:00 AM to 6 PM.  If you are not able to attend, but would like to comment on how the Board should vote, please send your comments to Paula in the Central Office no later than this Saturday via email of paula@... or fax to (831) 659-2383.  If you need more information, please feel free to call or email me.
 
Meeting Location:  Holiday Inn, 1740 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 793-3300
 
Sincerely
 
Carol Tice, President
California Dressage Society
(714) 514-5606 cell
(714) 777-2898 house
jtrockingt@...





--
Paula
CDS Central Office
California Dressage Society
P O Box 417, Carmel Valley, CA 93924
9 Del Fino Pl #202, Carmel Valley, CA 93924
831-659-5696
831-659-2383 fax
paula@...

Paula,

Is it possible to find out where they want to move the Championships from the south to and why? There has been some grumbling about moving the Northern Champs to Woodside from Rancho so im curious as to this new information about moving the Champs in the south. Is there a trend happening? Are they looking to make one central location that will be the same every year so there is no north and south rotation?

Thank you for letting everyone in on this,
Michele

 

You can contact our farrier, Terry Breeden, who has been the show farrier
for the Arabian Sport Horse Nationals, twice.
His contact number is 775 721 7899 (cell).
Molly Stanley
----- Original Message -----
From: "Beth Coffey-Curle" <curle@...>
To: <snc-cds@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, July 20, 2007 7:52 AM
Subject: [snc-cds] Farrier needed


> Does anyone know a farrier we can ask to be the on-call farrier for
> Dressage
> in the Sierra I & II scheduled for August 24-26?  It is a requirement of
> USEF that a farrier be on-call for the show. The farrier does not need to
> be
> on-site for the duration of the show.
> Thanks,
> SNC DITS Show Committee
>
>
>
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>
>
>

Does anyone know a farrier we can ask to be the on-call farrier for Dressage
in the Sierra I & II scheduled for August 24-26?  It is a requirement of
USEF that a farrier be on-call for the show. The farrier does not need to be
on-site for the duration of the show.
Thanks,
SNC DITS Show Committee

Sponsorships for Dressage in the Sierra

Please select the level of sponsorship that best meets your needs and thank you for helping your organization ensure the success of Dressage in the Sierra.

Dressage in the Sierra Sponsorship Levels

Grand Prix $250 or more

Sponsor receives a full-page ad in the show program, presentation of your company banner in the competitors’ tent, display space for company information, recognition as a Grand Prix Sponsor in the competitors’ tent, invitation to Saturday’s wine-tasting reception, and mention in all event materials. Sponsor to provide 7 ˝ x 10 ” black and white camera-ready program ad.

Prix St. Georges $150

Sponsor receives a half-page ad in the show program, display space for company information, recognition in the competitors’ tent and in all event materials, and an invitation to Saturday’s wine-tasting reception. Sponsor to provide 7 ˝ x 5 ” black and white program ad.

Class Sponsor $100

Sponsor receives recognition in the show program, listing in the competitors’ tent, mention in event materials, and an invitation to Saturday’s wine-tasting reception. Please specify class preference, pending availability.

Professional $75

Sponsor receives business card advertisement in the show program, listing in the competitors’ tent, mention in event materials, and an invitation to Saturday’s wine-tasting reception.

Friend $25 or more

Sponsor will be listed in the show program and an invitation to Saturday’s wine-tasting reception.

Sponsor Information:

Name: ______________________________________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________________

Company: ___________________________________________________________

Phone/Fax/E-mail: ____________________________________________________

Sponsorship Level/Amount: _____________________________________________

Please return this form with your check payable to SNC-CDS

Mail to:

Dressage in the Sierra, P.O. Box 2637, Carson City, NV 89702

Hi All,

I want to introduce Shelley to you, she is from the Seattle area and
is a equine video professional.  Feel free to contact her for the
clinics. I know she would love to do it, if you do not have someone
lined up.

It is wonderful to have a equine specialist who has been providing
video for clinics and shows in the Pacific NW. here in our area now.

She is located in Gardnerville NV.

Here is her email.

tibouchina7@...


Also, We have 2 more rides for the Clinic with Alex Gerding.
(www.alexgerding.com)

Aug 17-20

He will be coming monthly, and auditing is free, if you want to join
us for lunch it is $15 per day per person,  if you are not familiar
with Alex he is amazing!

Ride with Passion and Kindness,

Ana






On Jul 12, 2007, at 4:24 PM, Steve and Michele Ting wrote:

> Hello everyone,
>
> Just a quick reminder... as you're filling out your Dressage in the
> Sierra entry forms... Please use separate entries for DITS I
> (Friday) and DITS II (Saturday & Sunday). The entry forms have been
> marked with Dressage in the Sierra I and Dressage in the Sierra II
> at the top so be sure you're filling out the appropriate form.
> Please write separate checks and provide separate copies of your
> cards for each show.
>
> Fill out the Horse, Rider, Owner, Trainer and Coach information
> completely. Write in your numbers for USDF, USEF and CDS for each
> section. If there is a field that does not apply (such as passport
> no.) write "n/a" in. Double check your class entries for each day
> as well as your class fee totals.
>
> Be sure to include the mandatory fees as they are listed on the
> entry form. Franktown charges us a $10/horse/RIDE fee. The chapter
> has no control over this fee as it comes directly from the facility.
>
> Double check your totals and include payment with your entry and
> finally, sign everything.
>
> We apologize for continually nagging on this subject but the vast
> majority of our entries are still coming in incomplete.
>
> Thank you everyone for you attention to this.
>
> SNC Board of Directors
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>



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Hello everyone,

Just a quick reminder... as you're filling out your Dressage in the Sierra entry
forms... Please use separate entries for DITS I (Friday) and DITS II (Saturday &
Sunday). The entry forms have been marked with Dressage in the Sierra I and
Dressage in the Sierra II at the top so be sure you're filling out the
appropriate form. Please write separate checks and provide separate copies of
your cards for each show.

Fill out the Horse, Rider, Owner, Trainer and Coach information completely.
Write in your numbers for USDF, USEF and CDS for each section. If there is a
field that does not apply (such as passport no.) write "n/a" in. Double check
your class entries for each day as well as your class fee totals.

Be sure to include the mandatory fees as they are listed on the entry form.
Franktown charges us a $10/horse/RIDE fee. The chapter has no control over this
fee as it comes directly from the facility.

Double check your totals and include payment with your entry and finally, sign
everything.

We apologize for continually nagging on this subject but the vast majority of
our entries are still coming in incomplete.

Thank you everyone for you attention to this.

SNC Board of Directors

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Blanche,

Carolyn did post the times to the Yahoo site and they came through. You may have
a spam blocker that blocked the message or something. Here's the schedule
again... Michele

Sat: Sunday Monday
8:30 Seana Adamson Alison Brunelli **********
9:15 Ellen Bjorkman Chris Krissoff Chris Krissoff
10:00 Maria Partridge Maria Partridge Maria Partridge

Break

11:00 Chris Krissoff Seana Adamson Lindsey Sanford
11:45 Alison Brunelli Carolyn Graebener Carolyn Graebener
12:30 Carolyn Graebener Lynn Garnett Seanna T

Lunch

1:45 Lynn Garnett Mararet Mann Lynn Garnett
2:30 Seanna T. Ellen Dickson Margaret Mann
3:15 Ellen Dickson Ann Magee Ellen Dickson

Break

4:15 Ann Magee Nancy Gillette Kathi Haworth
5:00 Nancy Gillette

Some of these horses will be riden by Steve or Rachel Browhan or Kathi Haworth
as well as their owners.

Take care, hope to see some new and old faces! Carolyn


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Carolyn...your message didn't come through..  Blanche



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Hi Carolyn...want to watch Steve ride Chris Krissoff's new gelding SAT. but
not sure of time (per your schedule)..,help, pretty  please...Blanche



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Liz Searle is clinicing at Zena Ervin's home in Reno this weekend. Auditing
is free for this clinic. Bring your own chair. :)
Saturday
Time Rider  Horse
8:00 AM 1 Troy Christensen Feivel
8:45 AM 2 Phyllis Schmidt Luis
9:30 AM 3 Joanne Hildahl Maddie
10:15 AM Break
10:40 AM 4 Barbara Boatman Paladin
11:25 AM 5 Heather Hehn Echo
12:10 PM Lunch
1:00 PM 6 Tina Drakulich
1:45 PM 7 Shannon Welsh
2:30 PM 8 Joseph Drakulich
3:15 PM The End
Sunday
Time Rider  Horse
8:00 AM 1 Troy Christensen Feivel
8:45 AM 2 Phyllis Schmidt Luis
9:30 AM 3 Joanne Hildahl Maddie
10:15 AM Break
10:40 AM 4 Barbara Boatman Paladin
11:25 AM 5 Heather Hehn Echo
12:10 PM Lunch
1:00 PM 6 Tina Drakulich
1:45 PM 7 Beth Curle  Hazen
2:30 PM 8 Joseph Drakulich
3:15 PM The End