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FYI--Columbia Dressage & Combined Training Association and Kansas City Dressage Society have had preliminary discussions about the possibility of bringing Mike Matson out to Missouri for his ride to music clinics. In these clinics, Mike provides a huge variety of music, helps riders find their appropriate beats per minute for each gait, and then riders get to try out all sorts of music. Mike is the first to say he isn't a choreographer (like Karen Robinson, who will be doing a clinic in Region 4 this spring for Dakota Dressage & Eventing; contact Joann Messersmith at joann@... for info on that clinic). Mike and Karen are really talented at what they do and, knowing both, I think I can emphasize that they enjoy making the ride fun and unique.
So, don't be shy! Submit your videos and plan to come to the freestyle-related clinic near you!!
Cheers,
Sarah
Sarah L. Patrick
USEF 'r' Dressage Technical Delegate
4623 County Road 304
Fulton, Missouri 65251
(573) 592-0401 home phone
(573) 590-1703 cell phone
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From: Michael Matson <freestylex@...>
To: region4dir@...
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 9:47:53 AM
Subject: In Search of North America's Next Dancing Dressage Stars
From: Michael Matson <freestylex@...>
To: region4dir@...
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 9:47:53 AM
Subject: In Search of North America's Next Dancing Dressage Stars
Hi Sarah,
I thought you might be interested in posting this on the Region 4 website and distributing it to the Region 4 GMOs. Thanks!
Mike
In Search of North America's Next Dancing Dressage Stars
Freestyle designer Karen Robinson ( www.applausedressage.com ) and Mike Matson ( www.equimusic.com ) are In Search of North America's Next Dancing Dressage Stars. A total of $1,500 is awaiting the winners: $1,000 for first place, $350 for second place, and $150 for third place. Those placing below third place will get music selected by Mike for their next freestyle.
Interested? If so, here's what you need to do.
1. Submit a video of a freestyle you performed between January 1, 2009 and September 1, 2009. Submissions must be postmarked no later than September 15, 2009. Only one submission per person is allowed.
2. As this is a search for up-and-coming horse/rider freestyle combinations, only First, Second, Third, or Fourth Level USDF Freestyle performances are eligible. For Canadian entries, eligible freestyles have to be at the equivalent levels of the USDF freestyle levels. With your video include a judge's signed copy of the freestyle test you performed. Only individual freestyles can be entered.
2. Include with the video your name, contact information, your horse's name, age, and breed, and the titles of the music you used in the freestyle.
3. Mike will select the top performances which will then be posted on YouTube by November 1, 2009. The winner will be selected by YouTube viewers. Your name, your horse's information, and the music information will be included in the YouTube description. The first place winner will be the one receiving the most "First Place" votes in the YouTube "Comments and Responses" section, on the Ultimate Dressage Bulletin Board (UDBB), and on the Chronicle of the Horse (CotH) Dressage Forum by midnight on November 30, 2009. The video receiving the second largest votes for "First Place" will place second, and the video receiving the third largest votes for "First Place" will place third. Each registered YouTube, UDBB, or CotH vote will only count once. Mike will announce the First, Second, and Third place winners and contact those individuals to mail them the checks - just in time for holiday spending!
When you are ready to send your video, contact me Mike via his web site for mailing information. Only digital videos in PC/Mac compatible formats will be accepted.
Lastly, don't think a First or Second Level freestyle can't be as good as a Third or Fourth Level freestyle. It's all about the MUSICAL PERFORMANCE! So don't hesitate to send in First or Second Level freestyles. The 2008 winner was a Second Level Freestyle!
Let the Search begin!
To view last year's contestants and placings go to:
http://www.ultimatedressage.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=144882&highlight=vote+americas+next+dancing+dressage+star
Interested? If so, here's what you need to do.
1. Submit a video of a freestyle you performed between January 1, 2009 and September 1, 2009. Submissions must be postmarked no later than September 15, 2009. Only one submission per person is allowed.
2. As this is a search for up-and-coming horse/rider freestyle combinations, only First, Second, Third, or Fourth Level USDF Freestyle performances are eligible. For Canadian entries, eligible freestyles have to be at the equivalent levels of the USDF freestyle levels. With your video include a judge's signed copy of the freestyle test you performed. Only individual freestyles can be entered.
2. Include with the video your name, contact information, your horse's name, age, and breed, and the titles of the music you used in the freestyle.
3. Mike will select the top performances which will then be posted on YouTube by November 1, 2009. The winner will be selected by YouTube viewers. Your name, your horse's information, and the music information will be included in the YouTube description. The first place winner will be the one receiving the most "First Place" votes in the YouTube "Comments and Responses" section, on the Ultimate Dressage Bulletin Board (UDBB), and on the Chronicle of the Horse (CotH) Dressage Forum by midnight on November 30, 2009. The video receiving the second largest votes for "First Place" will place second, and the video receiving the third largest votes for "First Place" will place third. Each registered YouTube, UDBB, or CotH vote will only count once. Mike will announce the First, Second, and Third place winners and contact those individuals to mail them the checks - just in time for holiday spending!
When you are ready to send your video, contact me Mike via his web site for mailing information. Only digital videos in PC/Mac compatible formats will be accepted.
Lastly, don't think a First or Second Level freestyle can't be as good as a Third or Fourth Level freestyle. It's all about the MUSICAL PERFORMANCE! So don't hesitate to send in First or Second Level freestyles. The 2008 winner was a Second Level Freestyle!
Let the Search begin!
To view last year's contestants and placings go to:
http://www.ultimatedressage.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=144882&highlight=vote+americas+next+dancing+dressage+star
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