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#1463

From: "Joann" <joann@...>
Date: Tue Feb 3, 2009 12:39 am
Subject: does your 2010 competition want to apply to be a NAJYRC qualifier?

joannmessers...

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this recent press release details the April 30th deadline for competitions to be
held in
2010... remember that there are many rules about competitions that are USEF or
NAJYRC
qualifiers, please look up the individual program your competition is applying
for... for
example, some of these require 2 S judges, etc.

Please help pass this on to show management that you know, so no GMO or company
is
surprised by this april 30th deadline for shows that may be 18 months away.

THANKS!

Joann Messersmith

USDF Region 4 Competition Management Coordinator
Dakota Dressage & Eventing's Competition Committee Chair
www.YourNextSportHorse.com
402.639.3575



Dressage Competitions Invited to Submit Applications for USEF/NAJYRC Qualifiers

Release: January 29 2009

Lexington, KY � The United States Equestrian Federation, Inc.� (USEF) invites
licensed
dressage competitions to apply to become an official 2010 "qualifying
competition" for the
USEF Dressage Developing Programs and the FEI North American Junior & Young
Rider
Dressage Championships (NAJYRC).

The USEF Developing Programs & the NAJYRC Program include the following:
- USEF National Championships for Juniors, Young Riders, & Young Adult "Brentina
Cup"
- FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Dressage Championships
- USEF National Young Horse & Developing Horse Dressage Championships

Competitions licensed for dates from January 1, 2010 � December 31, 2010 will be
considered at this time. A completed application for each licensed competition
must be
submitted and received by April 30, 2009. Applications received after this
deadline will
NOT be considered. In an exciting development for this year and to streamline
the
collection of applications, a new on-line application is available via the USEF
website at
this link:
http://www.usef.org/_IFrames/breedsDisciplines/discipline/allDressage/natdressag\
e.aspx
. This on-line form allows for easy electronic completion and submission of
competition
applications.

ENDS

For questions or further information, please contact Jennifer Keeler, USEF
National
Director of Dressage, jkeeler@... or (859) 225-2024.

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#1464

From: "Joann" <joann@...>
Date: Tue Feb 3, 2009 6:33 pm
Subject: Free online tools you might find useful

joannmessers...

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Thought I would share a couple of electronic, free tools you might find useful.

First, Google has an online calendar that you can make public & let others
subscribe to it -
- example, 4H group's meetings, or club sports practices, or committee meetings,
or GMO
meetings, etc.  Once it is public, others can subscribe to this too.  For
example, you might
want to set one up for your group, then invite the board to join via email.
Everyone needs
a google account (same user name & password if you have gmail already).  When
you set
up an event, you can set up pop up reminders, email reminders, etc.

      Another nice feature is if you use google as your home page, you can
customize the
home page, adding a calendar widget, and show all the meetings, etc on your home
page.


The second thing that I have found very useful is the website called BaseCamp,
by
37signals.  This is an online project management tool, and you can have To Do
lists and
comments and milestones with associated the events.  One of the things we use
often is a
comment with a document attached -say to review your Policy & procedures
documents.
You can have one project for free... and there is a pay as you go version if you
want to add
more projects.  I use this in my own horse business, as well as in my day job,
and have
found it a very handy way for multiple people to share documents, work at their
own pace
from different parts of the country, and share ideas effectively.

    One of the features here again is publishing the calendar, so for example at
work I get a
subscription to CMP's basecamp projects on my icalendar, and my home google
calendar
has a subscription to YourNextSportHorse, where my horse business items are...

Because both are web based, no one has any software to purchase, and both work
for PC
or mac users.

HTH!

Joann Messersmith

USDF Region 4 Competition Management Coordinator
Dakota Dressage & Eventing's Competition Committee Chair
www.YourNextSportHorse.com
402.639.3575 or Joann@...

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#1465

From: Sarah Patrick <slp4mag@...>
Date: Tue Feb 3, 2009 10:30 pm
Subject: 2010 regionals, breeders divisions, Dover medal classes, and other news

slp4mag

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While this newsletter is written specifically for competition contacts, competitors, breeders, sponsors or trainers may wish to share their feedback on the types of competitions and classes offered by the competitions they attend, so I am sharing this with you. Sometimes a discussion with your GMO or local show manager that you would like to see a sport horse division or might have students moving into the FEI jr/yr classes is the way to see them come to your area!

You can also share your wishes/preferences with our Region 4 volunteers:

The Competitors Council coordinator for Region 4 is Anne Cizadlo, kodester1@... and

The Competition Management coordinator for Region 4 is Joann Messersmith, joann@...

Your input is always welcome and appreciated!

Sarah L. Patrick

USDF Region 4 Director

USEF 'r' Dressage Technical Delegate

4623 County Road 304

Fulton, Missouri 65251

(573) 592-0401 home phone

(573) 590-1703 cell phone

----- Forwarded Message ----
From: "usdfmemberinfo@..." <usdfmemberinfo@...>
To: region4dir@...
Sent: Tuesday, February 3, 2009 1:22:34 PM
Subject: USDF Competition Contact E-news, Winter 2009

Having trouble viewing this?



Consider hosting a Great American/USDF Breeders' Championship Qualifying Competition Consider hosting a USDF Breeders� Championship qualifying or final event! We need more competitions for the following series: East Coast, Midstates, Rocky Mountain, Southern, Southwest and West Central. Find applications here. Taking Applications for 2010 Great American/USDF Regional Championships The 2010 Regional Championship Host Site Application is now available! If you are interested in hosting a Regional Championship Final in 2010, please complete the application and forward it to your Regional Director by February 10. New Online Process for NAJYRC qualifiers Applications for NAJYRC qualifiers dated January 1, 2010 � December 31, 2010, are going electronic! The USEF has developed an online process for applying for qualifiers. The link will be made available soon. Deadline for submission is April 30th. Hosting a Dover Saddlery Medal Class The USDF/Dover Saddlery Adult Amateur Medal Program offers competitions an easy and cost free way to draw competitors to their event. If you would like to host the program simply return the completed application to USDF at least 90 days prior to the start date of your competition. For information on this program, visit the USDF Web site. Opportunity to Comment USDF is seeking feedback on proposals presented at the annual convention. USEF Dressage Competitions Ratings and Standards National Dressage Championships Additional way to qualify for Great American/USDF Breeders' Championships Starting in 2009, horses earning a score of 77 percent or better in a Great American/USDFBC qualifying class will be eligible to compete in the Great American/USDFBC series final event. Please refer to the USDFBC rules for additional information. Foreign Riders in Regional Championships Effective 12/1/2008: Foreign riders will now be able to participate in the Great American/USDF Regional Dressage Championships program. Foreign riders must have a USEF active Senior, Junior or Life membership (refer to USEF GR 201), USDF Participating Membership and if qualifying for the Adult Amateur (AA) division, the rider will have to qualify under the USEF amateur criteria. All other criteria for qualifying and membership will also have to be met for both the horse and the owner. Questions? New FEI Tests NOT eligible as qualifying tests for Regional Championships Effective 1/1/2009: The FEI has revised the FEI Young Rider Individual and the Young Rider Grand Prix 16-25. Please be aware that neither of these tests are eligible to be used as Great American/USDF qualifying tests. Questions? Results Submission Updates Effective April 1, 2009: Hand written results will not be accepted. Mail service with delivery verification is required, postmarked within ten days, for results which cannot be sent in the USDF ERSS format. New Registration Exemption for DSHB Effective Immediately: Sires and dams of horses in DSHB group classes where the sires or dams are not actually competing in the same competition are exempt from the USDF HID/Lifetime registration requirements. Exemptions for Foreign Competitors Competing in CDI Classes USDF person and horse membership requirements are waived for foreign competitors participating in FEI Championships and in CDI classes. 2009 USEF Dressage Rule Changes Please note that there are many USEF rule changes that will affect dressage show managers, officials and competitors. There have been rule changes regarding USEF Membership fees, USEF breed and discipline fees, International High Performance fees, USEF Federation fees, USEF Non-member fees, whip length, half-chaps, and qualifying scores for freestyles, to name a few. Please see the USEF Web site to access all USEF rule changes. USDF Freestyle Score Sheets Effective 12/1/2008: The minimum score required to enter a freestyle class at any level for a horse/rider combination has been increased to 60 percent. (Please see the USEF rulebook for exceptions.) Please note that the existing 2007 USDF Freestyle score sheets are still in effect even though they state the minimum score required is 58 percent. Is your competition recognized? Check the calendar to be sure!! There are a large number of 2009 competitions that are currently unrecognized. Please check the USDF calendar to verify your competition has been recognized by the USDF. If your competition is not listed on the calendar and you need to receive a recognition form or check the status of a recognition form please contact the USDF office. Prize List Review Please allow our office ten to fourteen days to review prize lists. Rush prize list reviews do now allow for a proper comprehensive review. Class Number in Results When submitting results, it is imperative that the class numbers in the results match the class numbers in the prize list. Results are now being processed electronically and therefore numbers must match or results will need to be resubmitted. Questions? Approved Membership/Horse Registration Verification Please do not accept any USDF online printouts that are not acceptable forms of verification. Questions? Incomplete Membership & Horse Registration Applications Please be advised that membership and horse applications submitted at competitions with incomplete information will not be processed with the date of the show. We ask that you encourage individuals submitting applications to double check their forms, making sure all of the member/horse information and payment information is complete. If incomplete forms are received in the USDF office, the membership or horse registration will not take effect until the correct paperwork and/or fees are resubmitted by the member and received in the USDF office.
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#1466

From: "annesushko" <gandasushko@...>
Date: Wed Feb 4, 2009 10:57 pm
Subject: Kansas City Dressage Society Kickoff I and II - new dates!!

annesushko

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The 29th Kansas City Dressage Society Kickoff Competition I and II is
now open for entries!  Please note that the new show dates are March 14-
15, 2009 - one week earlier than originally posted.  Also note the
change of secretary so that your entries are mailed to the correct
person.  The site is the Hale Arena in Kansas City - a wonderful
facility.  Visit www.dressageshowinfo.com  for the prize list.

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#1467

From: "Joann" <joann@...>
Date: Wed Feb 4, 2009 4:01 pm
Subject: 2/10 deadline different from previous years

joannmessers...

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This may or may not apply to you, but when I saw the date change (earlier than
other
years) I thought I would try multiple venues to pass this information along.

You may have received this e newsletter on Monday - please note that
applications to host
2010 regionals are due to regional directors on 2/10 (LAST PARAGRAPH of the E
NEWS);
this is much earlier than it has been in the past.

Region 4 is a region where a about one out of every 3 years a GMO holds the
regionals ( in
st louis), and other years a private company holds the regionals (in mason
city), so wanted
to use all available avenues to pass on this information.

Below is the e news in its entirety:


Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 3:41 PM
Subject: USDF E-newsletter, February 2009

Having trouble viewing this?

Attention All Sport Horse Qualifiers
Please be reminded that horses earning a score of 77 percent or better in a
Great
American/USDFBC qualifying class will be eligible to compete in the Great
American/USDFBC series final event. Please refer to the USDFBC rules for
additional
information.

New FEI Tests NOT eligible to be used as qualifying tests for Regional
Championships
Effective 1/1/2009: The FEI has revised two tests: the FEI Young Rider
Individual and the
Young Rider Grand Prix 16-25. Please be aware that neither of these tests are
eligible to
be used as Great American/USDF qualifying tests. Questions?


USDF Members eligible to purchase ticket rights for the Alltech FEI World
Equestrian
Games.
Get details here.

The new FEI tests took effect January 1, 2009
The tests can be found here.



Nominations are being accepted for Participating Member Delegates in all
regions, as well
as Youth Executive Board in Regions 2, 4, 6 and 8 until April 15, 2009.
Nominations for
USDF President, USDF Treasurer, and Regional Director in Regions 2, 4, 6, and 8
are also
being accepted. June 1, 2009 is the deadline that nominees for President,
Treasurer and
Regional Directors (Regions 2, 4, 6, 8) must be received. Please email all
nominations here.

Region 2 Regional Championships Date Change: October 1-4.

Region 4 Regional Championships Date Change: September 4-6.

The 2010 Regional Championship Host Site Application is now available!
If you are interested in hosting a Regional Championship Final in 2010, please
complete
the application and be sure to forward it on to your Regional Director no later
than
February 10. Questions?

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#1468

From: Sarah Patrick <slp4mag@...>
Date: Thu Feb 5, 2009 4:39 pm
Subject: Applications for National Dressage Championships Now Available on www.usef.org

slp4mag

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----- Forwarded Message ----
From: "usef@..." <usef@...>
To: slp4mag@...
Sent: Thursday, February 5, 2009 7:35:46 AM
Subject: DRESSAGE RIDERS! Applications for National Dressage Championships Now Available on www.usef.org

DRESSAGE RIDERS! Applications for National Dressage Championships Now Available on www.usef.org

The 2009 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions will be held in Gladstone, New Jersey, June 18 - 21. This Festival of Champions will once again feature the National Championships for the Grand Prix, Intermediaire I, Young Adult "Brentina Cup", Young Rider, and Junior divisions. Applications of Intent for all divisions are now available on the Federation website, www.usef.org.

High Performance (Grand Prix & Intermediaire I) applications, qualifying competitions, and ranking lists are available at this link: http://www.usef.org/_IFrames/breedsDisciplines/discipline/allDressage/hpdressage.aspx.

Junior, Young Rider, and "Brentina Cup" applications are available at this link: http://www.usef.org/_IFrames/breedsDisciplines/discipline/allDressage/natdressage.aspx. USEF/NAJYRC-qualifying competition lists have been updated for each region and are posted at the above link, in addition to national ranking lists for the Junior, Young Rider, and "Brentina Cup" divisions (now updated weekly).

The USEF National Developing Horse Dressage Championship (sponsored by the Dutta Corporation & Performance Sales International) and the Markel/USEF National Young Horse Dressage Championships will be held August 21 - 23, 2009 at the Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Illinois. Applications of Intent, ranking lists, and updated qualifying competition lists are now available at this link: http://www.usef.org/_IFrames/breedsDisciplines/discipline/allDressage/natdressage.aspx.

For more information, contact Jennifer Keeler, National Director of Dressage, at jkeeler@....

United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. 4047 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY 40515 859-258-2472 webmaster@...

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#1469

From: "lpkayak" <lpkayak@...>
Date: Wed Feb 4, 2009 11:57 pm
Subject: i'm moving to SE Kansas and looking for a barn

lpkayak

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i've been informally looking for a year or so-but not very hard and i
haven't found one yet.  i think i will be in pittsburg ks-so maybe SW
missouri is ok too.  any info appreciated.  thanks.  laurie

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#1470

From: Sarah Patrick <slp4mag@...>
Date: Thu Feb 5, 2009 8:58 pm
Subject: Fw: Additional Divisions to Receive Prize Money at Great American/USDF Regional Dressage Championships

slp4mag

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----- Forwarded Message ----
From: Ross Creech <rcreech@...>
To: Executive Board <ExecutiveBoard@...>
Cc: Stephan Hienzsch <shienzsch@...>; Donna Rocchetti <drocchetti@...>
Sent: Thursday, February 5, 2009 12:25:48 PM
Subject: Additional Divisions to Receive Prize Money at Great American/USDF Regional Dressage Championships

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Ross Creech (859) 971-7038

Additional Divisions to Receive Prize Money at Great American/USDF Regional Dressage Championships

Lexington, KY (February 5, 2009) - The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) and Great American Insurance Group are pleased to announce that prize money at the Great American/USDF Regional Dressage Championships has been increased to include the adult amateur and junior/young rider divisions at both the Intermediate II and Grand Prix Levels. In total, over $143,000 in prize money will be award in the 2009 Great American/USDF Regional Championships, divided evenly among the nine regions and 35 divisions that are offered. Champions in each region and division will receive $273 in prize money and an embroidered jacket and cooler both provided by Tuff Rider Inc., official horse clothing supplier of the USDF. Reserve champions in each region and category will receive $182 in prize money, along with a saddle pad provided from the Great American Insurance Group, title sponsor of the championships.

�It is with great pleasure that we provide additional recognition to these outstanding competitors through our sponsorship of the regional championship program,� agreed Kathy Stringer, Great American Insurance Group Marketing Director of the Equine Division, Ken Standlee, President of the Equine Division, and Jim Mitchell, Vice President of the Farm Division.

�We�re so pleased that through the generous support of our sponsors, we are able to recognize even more competitors and continue to expand this already successful program,� adds Cindy Vimont, Senior Director.

For more information about the Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championships, please visit the USDF Web site or contact the USDF office.

Founded in 1973, the United States Dressage Federation is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to education, recognition of achievement, and promotion of dressage. For more information about USDF membership or programs, visit www.usdf.org, e-mail usdressage@..., or call (859) 971-2277.

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#1471

From: Sarah Patrick <slp4mag@...>
Date: Thu Feb 5, 2009 9:18 pm
Subject: 2009 Region 4 Council Coordinators and Council Mission, Goals and Objectives

slp4mag

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Much USDF volunteer activity is organized into its Council and Committee structure and some of that will be changing in the next couple years through the USDF ad hoc committee on governance activities. Councils are groups that, by design, have representation from each region of the US. A Council Coordinator agrees to serve for one year and there are guidelines/timelines for Council work. I am happy to introduce our Region 4 Coordinators and the Council mission, goals and objectives they will be working on for our Region. I am sure they would welcome your input, questions, and feedback. The USDF web-site does list the information, too, so if you misplace this email, you can always look it up there (and the magazine publishes the contacts, though not the council mission, goals and objectives) on a regular basis. Coordinators can make good speakers for meetings, too! I do solicit help from across the region, so if anyone from Kansas or North Dakota want to volunteer for region 4 activities, I have plenty of additional volunteer activities to plug you into to help Region 4!

The Councils:

Adult Education -- Jamee Amundson-Folmer (NE), piaffenpassage@...

Mission

To increase adult participation in dressage by providing education and recognition.

Goals

Provide concepts for new adult education programs.

Increase the number of participation in USDF supported adult programs.
Get Regions and GMOs more involved in adult education through increased and improved communication with Adult Education Regional Coordinators.

Objectives

Prepare an education planning document for the Web site.
Improve access and information sharing of GMO educational programs
Identify recourse for educational expertise
Re-implement council and GMO communication
Revamp University program criteria
Continue to look into Adult education grant guidelines
Explore the idea of an awards program for recognizing innovative educational programming within GMOs
Continue to add Adult camp themes to the Adult camp guidelines

Awards--Barbara Zukowski (IA), bluebarn@...

Mission

To encourage participation in dressage by recognizing excellence and rewarding progressive achievement.

Goals

Organize and provide awards for Horse of the Year, Freestyle, Junior/Young Rider, Adult Amateur, Vintage Cup, All-Breeds, performance certificates, individual rider awards, GMO Newsletter, Regional GMO Volunteer of the Year, GMO Web site, DSHB Horse of the Year and Materiale Horse of the Year.
Review existing award requirements and programs

Objectives

Clarify USDF/USEF equivalencies.
Continue to work on �standards for new awards, awards programs and re-establishment of previously existing awards programs.�
Continue to research if championship scores should count towards USDF year-end award median score calculations.

Competition Management Council -- Joann Messersmith (SD), joann@...

Mission

To provide a network of competition managers and secretaries to promote quality and compliant dressage competitions.

Goals

Provide competition management education
Increase the number and quality of recognized competitions.
Review and communicate USEF rule change proposals.
Provide the appropriate tools and processes for successful competitions.
Strengthen the communication between Competition Management and other Councils as well as the USDF office staff.
Provide competition management education on the new USDF data system.

Objectives

Prepare and send a brochure to all members on how to properly prepare and submit entries to a show. Discussion of Master Verification procedures to be included. Working title, �Save a Tree and the Show Secretary�s Sanity.�
Keep all publications updated and current.
Write a new "Guidelines for FEI Recognized Dressage Competitions for the US" � project of FEI Managers subcommittee.
Stand ready to assist competition management in providing quality shows, as requested.
Liaise with other councils to identify outstanding issues and improve the quality of all competitions.

Sub Committee(s) / Council(s)

FEI Managers

Competitors -- Anne Cizadlo (IA), kodester1@...

Mission

To provide education and an organized voice for competitors of all levels.

Goals

Provide educational material for riders.
Review United States Equestrian Federation rules and rule change proposals.
To provide an active and organized voice for competitors of all levels to be heard by competition management, judges and the USDF, with the intention of improving communication and continued facilitation of better showing experiences.

Objectives

Create a DVD (or available on the Web site) for introducing new competitors to competition etiquette/rules.
More timely review of competitor evaluations.
Communicate information gathered on the competitor evaluation forms with the USEF Federation Representative program.

FEI Junior/Young Rider -- Nancy Gorton (MO), capriole22@...

Mission

To develop educational opportunities and international competition experiences for riders, ages 14-21, who ride at the FEI sanctioned Jr/YR Levels.

Goals

Select and provide teams for the North American Junior and Young Riders' Championships.
Promote team spirit and competition among riders.
Provide clinics and educational opportunities.

Objectives

Field teams for the 2009 NAJYRC.
Publish 2010 criteria on Website by August 2009.
Organize USDF FEI Junior/Young Rider Clinics based on current economic trends.
Work with USEF to continuously refine criteria for NAJYRC and National Championships and create in cooperation with the USEF an online NAJYRC entry process.
Work to develop FEI Junior/Young Rider web presence to generate more activity and information exchange.

GMO Council (Anne is taking the northern tier states and Kate is taking the southern states in the Region.--

Anne Sushko (IA), gandasushko@...

Kate Walter (MO), walterlll@...

Mission

To accelerate the growth and development of Group Member Organizations (GMO's) to broaden and strengthen the dressage community and increase access to education.

Goals

To promote the education of GMO leadership.
To offer support and materials.
To provide a network of others with experience.

Objectives

Make the GMOPrezList a more resourceful tool for GMOs. GMO Council coordinators will make monthly posts to encourage GMO officials to post questions, concerns, and ideas. Utilize the first seven days of each month to post GMO activities.
Continue to research opportunities for USDF hosting online Group Membership processing as is currently being tested with the Oregon Dressage Society.
Contact any individual requesting information regarding formation of new GMOs.
Continue to spread useful information to the GMOs from various committees and entities via the GMOPrez List.
Provide one educational session and one roundtable discussion at the 2008 convention.
Assist with the management of the GMO award programs.
Assist USDF staff in contacting GMOs who have not returned the Annual GMO Affiliate Verification Form.
Request Regional Directors to make GMO Council appointments based on geographic representation.

Intructor-Trainer--Colleen Holden (MN), rockiedog@...

Mission

To promote the pursuit of excellence in dressage instruction and training.

Goals

Provide education.
Set certification standards.
Develop and implement instructor certification programs.
Increase the number of Certified Instructors.

Objectives

Hold two USDF Instructor Certification Testing in 2007
Hold one USDF FEI Level Trainer's Conference
Develop plan for 2008 USDF FEI Level Trainer's Conference
Finalize Instructor Certification Workshop Organizers Guidelines
Develop Continuing Education Workshops
Develop Online Education for Workshops
Work to maintain consistency in information being presented
Work to involve Council Members more in workshop series within their own regions.
Develop potential educational sessions for instructors during Convention 2007

Nominating Council -- Becki Hafner (MN), rebahafner@...

Mission

To procure quality candidates to govern the Federation.

Goals

Secure nominations for regional participating member delegates, Youth Executive Board, and USDF Executive Board.
Ensure that all GMO members represented on the Board of Governors by GMO delegates
Educate the membership about the candidates Oversee the election process

Objectives

Procure nominations for PM delegates in each region.
Procure nominations for Youth Executive Board (YEB) in Regions 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Obtain names of GMO/IMO delegates when determined by each GMO/IMO.
Educate membership about candidates.
Recruit Canvassing Committee members from each region.
Oversee the election process.
Continue promotion of online voting with incentives for returned ballots.
Send notification letter to GMOs/IMOs who failed to respond to delegate requests for the 2007 convention in Orlando, Florida.

Technical Delegate -- Laura Gloor (MN), laura@...

Technical Delegates Council

Mission

To provide education and an organized voice for Technical Delegates.

Goals

Provide educational programs for technical delegates and aspiring technical delegates.
Review United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) rules and rule change proposals.

Objectives

Revise the TD check list.
Update the TD Co-op list.
Work with USEF and USDF to increase awareness of the USDF Competition Handbook and broadcast its availability to all technical delegates.
Consider "resurrecting" the rules and procedures FAQ that used to reside on the USEF Web site.
Continue communication with coordinators and the technical delegates in their region.
Continue to monitor all rule changes and keep TDs alerted via emails to coordinators.

Youth--Lloyd Landkamer (MN), llandkamer@...

Mission

To promote dressage to young equestrians while providing for the future of the sport.

Goals

Provide educational opportunities.
Provide recognition programs.
Increase number of junior/young rider participants.
Promote sportsmanship at the junior/young rider level.

Objectives

Provide educational opportunities and recognition opportunities.
Increase number of youth members.
Further develop projects to support the USDF/USPC partnership.
Continue to promote the High School Dressage Club Pin program.
Outreach to other interscholastic organizations with dressage components.
Increase communication to youth in each region by contacting local groups and GMOs, providing them with information about USDF youth programs and the USDF website.
Interface with USDF councils and committees, encouraging more youth participation in other program areas.
Promote sportsmanship at the youth level.
Assist with the selection of the USEF Youth Sportsman�s Award and the USEF Youth Council representative.
Promote the youth divisions of the USDF Arts and Creativity contest.

In addition, our Youth Executive Baord member is Ellie Hardesty, ncelliebear@....

Sarah L. Patrick

USDF Region 4 Director

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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#1472

From: usdfregion4@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri Feb 6, 2009 12:00 am
Subject: New file uploaded to usdfregion4

usdfregion4@yahoogroups.com

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Hello,

This email message is a notification to let you know that
a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the usdfregion4
group.

   File        : /Regional Finances/Region 4 Balance Sheet 040108 thru 013109.pdf
   Uploaded by : slp4mag <slp4mag@...>
   Description : Region 4 Balance Sheet from April 1, 2008 thru Jan 31, 2009

You can access this file at the URL:
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#1473

From: Sarah Patrick <slp4mag@...>
Date: Fri Feb 6, 2009 4:36 pm
Subject: USEF Press Release: Date and Location Announced for 2009 North American Junior/Young Rid...

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Thanks, Nancy, for sharing this information.

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From: Donna Rocchetti <drocchetti@...>
Date: Friday, February 6, 2009, 7:56 AM

For your information. Please feel free to share this information with any potential competitors.

Donna Rocchetti

Senior Sport Programs Coordinator
United States Dressage Federation
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From: "USEF Equestrian News"
Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2009 18:17:04 -0500
To: USEF Equestrian News<enews@...>
Subject: Date and Location Announced for 2009 North American Junior/Young Rider Championships Pending Final FEI Approval

February 5, 2009

Date and Location Announced for 2009 North American Junior/Young Rider Championships Pending Final FEI Approval

By Joanie Morris

Lexington , KY � Pending final FEI approval, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is announcing the following date and location for the 2009 North American Junior/Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC). The USEF has received preliminary approval from the FEI and is awaiting final word from the FEI Bureau.

As the competition season is getting into full swing, the USEF is providing the following information so Juniors, Young Riders and their Trainers and Chef d�Equipes can plan their schedules accordingly.

Pending final FEI approval, the NAJYRC will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park July 22-26, 2009. This is a unique opportunity to use the venue which has been completely redesigned for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Construction is due to be completed in March.

Andrew Ellis will serve as the overall competition manager.

The discipline managers are as follows:

Dressage: Lloyd Landkamer
Eventing: Mary Fike
Reining: Brad Ettleman
Show Jumping: David Distler

Vaulting will have an exhibition during the Championships and Endurance is running a CEIY3* concurrently in Louisville , KY.

ENDS

For more information, please contact Joanie Morris at jmorris@....
For qualifying criteria, please see www.usef.org and refer to the specific discipline pages.

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From: Sarah Patrick <slp4mag@...>
Date: Fri Feb 6, 2009 12:20 am
Subject: FW: Anky van Grunsven to compete at WEG in reining

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Sharing this from Region 6 director, Donna Longacre.

Not only does Donna volunteer endless hours to her region and USDF as a whole, but she is a dressage judge and also licensed in Arabian and Western, plus her daughter evented either thru or to NAYRC and all kids in the family participated in Pony Club.

Sarah

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Subject: Anky van Grunsven to compete at WEG in reining

...and I reiterate... dressage is a foundation for ALL riding. =)

-----Original Message-----
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To: April@...
Sent: Thu, 5 Feb 2009 2:01 pm
Subject: Re: [DCDigest] Re:standards/testings

Anky takes up reining ; Top Dutch dressage rider Anky van Grunsven is determined to participate in the 2010 World Equestrian Games (WEG). It will not be a surprise to most people as the 2008 Olympic Games Gold medallist looks set to stay at the top of her sport for many years to come but what is a surprise is that she wants to represent Holland in Reining!

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Top Dutch dressage rider Anky van Grunsven is determined to participate in the 2010 World Equestrian Games (WEG). It will not be a surprise to most people as the 2008 Olympic Games Gold medallist looks set to stay at the top of her sport for many years to come but what is a surprise is that she wants to represent Holland in Reining!

At an Olympic celebration party with her family she was given a Western saddle as a present and so she decided to take reining lessons with her friend Rieky Young. "I think it would be super to ride at the WEG in Kentucky both in dressage and reining," she said.

As Rieky Young's stables are only ten minutes from Anky's home she is training with him after she has ...

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To: dglongacre@...
Sent: Thu, 5 Feb 2009 10:57 am
Subject: RE: [DCDigest] Re:standards/testings

=0 D

Donna

OOOOOOH � would you please share that press release since people are hot on this topic right now? I was at the World Cup a few years ago when the top jumpers competed against the top barrel racers. Rodrigo Pessoa won that competition!!

I don�t know a darn thing about western riding, but there are a whole lot of kids out there that NEED USPC�s horse management. I had to stop going to our local rodeo because they made me a nervous wreck in the stable area. My husband would spend the whole day trying to calm me down. If we can reach out to those kids, I think they would come in droves!

April

From: dglongacre@... [mailto:dglongacre@...]
Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2009 12:52 AM
To: April Smith
Subject: Re: [DCDigest] Re:standards/testings

April;
   Thanks for the note. A subject that is near and dear to my heart. =)
   You are absolutely right that it should only be an option. I have 3 boys, 2 still in PC, but their heart strings belong to western riding. They would LOVE the western PC. I think it must be a "guy" thing. 3D)
   Most people don't realize how closely related dressage and western are. Just saw a news release that
Anky Van Grunstien, the top dressage rider from Germany is going to compete in dressage and reining at the WEG.
   THAT ought to turn some heads. =)
     Let me know what I can do to help! Love to see this get going! The sooner the better!
          Donna Longacre

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#1475

From: Sarah Patrick <slp4mag@...>
Date: Sun Feb 8, 2009 10:09 pm
Subject: Fw: Next Beining Symposium - The Scale of Training

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Please see an interesting report on a seat symposium (part of a series) being hosted by the Nebraska Dressage Association. How exciting! I know another GMO (Dakota Dressage & Eventing, dakotadressageandeventing.org) is doing an on-line book club open to anyone who wants to participate using the book he recommended -- The Rider's Fitness Guide to a Better Seat, by Jean-Pierre Hourdebaigt. If you have any questions about the Michael Beining, please contact Karen Stricklett at kstricklett@....

Cheers,

Sarah

Sarah L. Patrick

USDF Region 4 Director

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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To: slp4mag@...
Sent: Sunday, February 8, 2009 4:03:52 PM
Subject: Next Beining Symposium - The Scale of Training

Hi Sarah:

I hope that all is well with you!

I have attached an article that was published in the February issue of the Contact. Wasn�t sure if you wanted to include it in your publication, as several SD people were there.

Also, our next symposium will be the Scale of Training � at the Elkhorn Equestrian Center � April 3^rd, 4^th and 5^th.

Michael Beining will be doing a lecture/classroom approach on Friday evening � followed by two days of demo riders and discussions. Anyone is welcome to attend and, if there are riders who want to bring their horses, that is also an option.

More information to follow soon. We are still working on the details (schedule) and costs.

Thanks!! Karen

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#1476

From: usdfregion4@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun Feb 8, 2009 10:21 pm
Subject: New file uploaded to usdfregion4

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This email message is a notification to let you know that
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#1477

From: usdfregion4@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun Feb 8, 2009 10:24 pm
Subject: New file uploaded to usdfregion4

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#1478

From: Sarah Patrick <slp4mag@...>
Date: Tue Feb 10, 2009 6:25 pm
Subject: Round To It Farm Prize Lists for the spring H/J , Dressage, CT

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Sharing some schooling show opportunities in Columbia, MO. I will post the prize lists and entry forms on the Region 4 web-site, too (www.yahoogroups.com/group/USDFRegion4) under FILES.

Sarah

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Sent: Monday, February 9, 2009 6:42:06 AM
Subject: Round To It Farm Prize Lists for the spring H/J , Dressage, CT

Hi Everyone:

I am attaching the prize list for my Dressage and CT show in March as well as the Hunter/Jumper shows I am doing. Most attachments are 2 pages.

Hope to see you.

Michele Smith

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#1479

From: usdfregion4@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed Feb 11, 2009 1:55 am
Subject: Planning Call for Mary Wanless, Hilary Clayton and Heather Blitz Symposium, 2/12/2009, 8:00 pm

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Title:		Planning Call for Mary Wanless, Hilary Clayton and Heather Blitz Symposium

Date:		Thursday February 12, 2009
Time:		8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Notes:		Call date and time: Thursday, Feb. 12, 8:00 pm Central, 1-712-580-1800, passcode 613692 The symposium will be May 9-10 in St. Paul, MN (at the Leatherdale Equine Center at the U of MN). www.nakedtruthofriding.com Your help with this symposium with its silent auction fundraiser for Region 4 will help us pay for Region 4 activities in 2009 (e.g. GMO leadership training, filling in for education grants since there is a moratorium on USDF education grants, paying for upkeep/care of perpetual trophies, etc.).

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#1480

From: usdfregion4@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed Feb 11, 2009 12:56 pm
Subject: Columbia Dressage & Combined Training Assoc monthly meeting, 2/11/2009, 7:00 pm

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Title:		Columbia Dressage & Combined Training Assoc monthly meeting

Date:		Wednesday February 11, 2009
Time:		7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Street:		4107 S Providence Rd
City State Zip:		Columbia, MO 65203
Notes:		All welcome to come participate! * Dressage camp * Schooling shows * horse-related film at True/False Film Fest (social outing) * Missouri Dressage Classic/Show Me State Games * Other?

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#1481

From: Sarah Patrick <slp4mag@...>
Date: Wed Feb 11, 2009 5:30 pm
Subject: Brentina Needs Our Prayers

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Dressage.com, 2/11/09

Debbie McDonald's Brentina needs our prayers.

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#1482

From: Sarah Patrick <slp4mag@...>
Date: Wed Feb 11, 2009 5:38 pm
Subject: Mary Wanless, Hilary Clayton and Heather Blitz symposium

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Thanks for your questions about this event. The silent auction is a fund raiser for USDF Region 4. Region 4 had been trying to schedule our own symposium and Mary Wanless was one of the potential clinicians Jeanne Ahrenholz was pursuing (Jeanne is our volunteer symposium organizer and the clinician list originated from input from two Region 4 mid-year and one USDF convention meeting). When Jeanne found out that Mary was already scheduled for the Minneapolis area to teach in a symposium format, she asked Cathy Belzer if we could partner on this and that is how this whole opportunity unfolded. Alicia Cozine, CSDEA President, has been informed/invited and we have been in touch much about the USDF Region 4 adult clinic that your GMO is hosting, too, to ensure the dates of events would not conflict or reduce participation. Since this is only the 2nd planning meeting, it may just be that it takes a bit of time to get the news out. Glad to know you are interested! Hope to see you there!

Cheers,

Sarah

Sarah L. Patrick

USDF Region 4 Director

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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#1483

From: Nancy Harrison Gorton <capriole22@...>
Date: Wed Feb 11, 2009 2:58 pm
Subject: Request

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Dear USDF Region 4 GMO Presidents,

Please send me your email address and your newsletter editors email address. I will be periodically writing articles for your newsletter with information regarding USDF Region 4 FEI JR/YR information.

Kindly,

Nancy Gorton, USDF Region 4

FEI JR/YR Coordinator

Owner/Manager
Pine Hill Farm
8000 NW Mace Road
Kansas City, MO 64152

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#1484

From: Dressage Rider <dressageinvelvet@...>
Date: Wed Feb 11, 2009 2:49 pm
Subject: Re: Planning Call for Mary Wanless, Hilary Clayton and Heather Blitz Symposium, 2/12/2009, 8:00 pm

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Is this a USDF sponsored event? I'm on the CSDEA board of directors and hadn't even heard about this, so I was wondering if you had any more details.

Thanks!

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Reminder from: usdfregion4 Yahoo! Group

Title: Planning Call for Mary Wanless, Hilary Clayton and Heather Blitz Symposium

Date: Thursday February 12, 2009

Time: 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location: conference call

Notes: Call date and time: Thursday, Feb. 12, 8:00 pm Central, 1-712-580-1800, passcode 613692

The symposium will be May 9-10 in St. Paul, MN (at the Leatherdale Equine Center at the U of MN). www.nakedtruthofriding.com

Your help with this symposium with its silent auction fundraiser for Region 4 will help us pay for Region 4 activities in 2009 (e.g. GMO leadership training, filling in for education grants since there is a moratorium on USDF education grants, paying for upkeep/care of perpetual trophies, etc.).

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From: Sarah Patrick <slp4mag@...>
Date: Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:41 pm
Subject: SO YOU WANT TO COMPETE AT THE NAJYRC

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Please feel free to publish in your newsletters, too . . .. Thanks to Nancy Gorton for writing this article for Region 4. Cheers, Sarah

______________________

SO YOU WANT TO COMPETE AT THE NAJYRC

By Nancy Gorton

USDF Region 4 FEI Junior and Young Rider Coordinator

I would like to shed some light on the intriguing yet daunting thought of qualifying for the NAJYRC (North American Junior and Young Rider Championships). This year the competition will be held in Lexington, KY, at the Kentucky Horse Park, July 22^nd through the 26^th, 2009.

First things first:

Rule definition of �Junior�: �A person may compete as a Junior from the beginning of the calendar year in which he [she] reaches the age of 14 until the end of the calendar year in which he [she] reaches the age of 18.�

Rule definition of �Young Rider�: �A person may compete as a Young Rider from the beginning of the calendar year in which he [she] reaches the age of 16 until the end of the calendar year in which he [she] reaches the age of 21.�

Juniors require a horse that can score above 62% consistently at 3^rd and 4^th level. Young Riders require a horse that can score above 62% at PSG. The horse, rider and owner of the horse must all have a current USDF and USEF membership. The horse and the rider must also have an FEI Registration number. The rider must submit a declaration of intent by March 1 of the year they are wishing to qualify. The declaration of intent (DOI) can be downloaded from the USDF website.

Young Riders DOI: http://www.usdf.org/docs/competitions/najyrc/NAYRCDeclarationofIntent.pdf

Juniors DOI: http://www.usdf.org/docs/competitions/najyrc/NAJCDeclarationofIntent.pdf

The rider must also have paid the IHP Discipline dues prior to any CDI they compete in for qualifying purposes and prior to the actual NAJYRC should they make the team. The horse must also have a current FEI passport. A chart of the cost of each of these items and the date by which they are needed can be viewed online at: http://www.usdf.org/docs/competitions/najyrc/DeclarationGuide.pdf

So you have the horse, you�ve filled out all the necessary forms and paid all the necessary dues and fees, now you, your horse and your trainer need to perfect the tests you will be performing. Each level, Junior and Young Rider, has two, the �team� test and the �individual� test. You must also have a freestyle for your competition level and you must score at least 62% once on your freestyle at one of your qualifying competitions. To be considered for the team you must obtain an average of 62% from at least three different qualifying competitions. At each official USDF qualifying competition you must ride both the team test and the individual test. One will be offered one day and one the next at the qualifying competitions. Any competitions which are two shows in one weekend will only count as one qualifying competition for these purposes. If you choose to compete at more than 3 qualifying competitions in order to improve your average only one �extra� competition score set will be dropped; i.e. if you compete at 5 qualifying competitions only one set will be dropped. In some cases competing at more than four competitions can hurt your average. These rules are available on the USDF website.

This link is for the Young Riders rule book: http://www.usdf.org/docs/competitions/najyrc/YRQualifyingCriteria.pdf

This link is for the Juniors rule book: http://www.usdf.org/docs/competitions/najyrc/JQualifyingCriteria.pdf

Now some advice:

Your parents will be your greatest support for this endeavor. Treat them well, appreciate everything they do, especially when they are gasping for air when they discover the cost of all this, on top of the cost of the horse. Once you decide you want to do this and can find a way to finance it, be determined. Much will happen to discourage you, that is life, but be persistent and committed. You will have the most profound life changing experiences if you choose to pursue this dream. You will make new friends and you will find out just how far you can push yourself and your horse to greatness. Remain humble when you win. Support your team even before they become your team-mates. The key to wining at the NAJYRC, besides great scores, in the team competition is to be the closest knit team on site. Your ability to cheer each other and to help each other will make your competition wish they were on your team and then they start to wonder. Plus who doesn�t want to be part of a team that holds each member with high regard.

Remember that qualifying is winning, even though you may not have one of the top four qualifying averages. Being one of the very few competitors at the NAJYRC is also winning, ribbon or no ribbon, medal or no medal. Last year there were only 35 Juniors that competed and 37 Young Riders. A very small number considering the competition is open to all North American dressage riders ages 14-21. Dedication, sacrifice, a strong support system and determination are a common thread to all those competing at these levels.

Here are the links to the qualifying competitions in Regions 2, 4 and 9.

http://www.usef.org/documents/highPerformance/dressage/region/REGION2.pdf

http://www.usef.org/documents/highPerformance/dressage/region/REGION4.pdf

http://www.usef.org/documents/highPerformance/dressage/region/REGION9.pdf

If anyone would like more information regarding this process please contact me at capriole22@... .

Kindly Submitted,

Nancy Gorton

Pine Hill Farm

8000 NW Mace Road

Kansas City, MO 64152

816-695-3305

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#1486

From: Sarah Patrick <slp4mag@...>
Date: Fri Feb 13, 2009 12:13 am
Subject: Olympian Charlotte Bredahl-Baker Signed for Platinum Performance/USDF Adult Clinic Series

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Charlotte will be in Region 4 April 10-11, 2010 at the Leatherdale Equine Center at the University of Minnesota in St. Paul, MN and hosted by our largest GMO, the Central States Dressage & Eventing Association.

Sarah

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Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 9:36:56 AM
Subject: Olympian Charlotte Bredahl-Baker Signed for Platinum Performance/USDF Adult Clinic Series

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Ross Creech (859) 971-7038

Olympian Charlotte Bredahl-Baker Signed for Platinum Performance/USDF Adult Clinic Series

Lexington, KY (February 12, 2009) - The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) announced the signing of United States Olympian Charlotte Bredahl-Baker as the clinician for the Platinum Performance/USDF Adult Clinic Series. This series will consist of nine clinics over the next two years beginning in the fall of 2009.

�We had a super successful series with Jane Savoie, so we are thrilled to bring Charlotte on board. We believe she brings many of the same teaching and training skills as Jane, but with a slightly different approach so it will be exciting to watch the series unfold,� stated USDF Director of Marketing Linda Schultz.

In 1992 Charlotte and her horse, Monsieur, were part of the bronze medal winning Olympic Team in Barcelona. Charlotte has represented the United States in many international dressage competitions including 1997, when she and her other horse, Lugano, were part of the silver medal winning United States team at the North American Championship in Maryland.
In 2004, Charlotte's stallion, Windfall CB was named USDF Horse of the Year at Intermediate I. In 2005, Charlotte and Eskada won California Dressage Society (CDS) and Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Championships at Prix St. Georges and Intermediate I Freestyle. In the same year, Charlotte and Komo won CDS and Great American/USDF Regional Championships at Grand Prix and Grand Prix Freestyle. In 2006, when competing in Florida, both Eskada and Komo qualified in the top twelve for the National Championships at Gladstone in Intermediate I and Grand Prix, respectively.

Charlotte was born and raised in Denmark. She moved to the United States in 1979 and is currently a United States Equestrian Federation �S� rated judge.

For more information about the Platinum Performance/USDF Adult Clinic Series, or to find specific dates and locations for the series (available after April 1), visit the USDF Web site or contact the USDF office.

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From: Sarah Patrick <slp4mag@...>
Date: Fri Feb 13, 2009 1:23 am
Subject: Congratulations, Region 4 GMO liaison/GMO Outreach Committee member and new 'r' TD, Anne Sushko

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I learned tonight that Anne Sushko is the proud grandmother of a second granddaughter as of last nigh! I don't have a name or other details yet. Anne, of course, actually took the time to email that she wouldn't make the call tonight on the Region 4 silent auction for the May symposium . . .. I just had to laugh! What dedication! Enjoy your grandma time, Anne!

Sarah

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#1488

From: "Joann" <joann@...>
Date: Fri Feb 13, 2009 6:50 pm
Subject: FreeStyle Clinic with Karen Robinson: March 27-29

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Well known freestyle choreographer and author, Karen Robinson, will be in Sioux
Falls
next month.  If you want to learn how to design a freestyle of your own, learn
about the
benefits of riding to music, and see how different musical choices have a
dramatic impact
on the way a freestyle looks to the judge, this clinic is for you!!  Riders of
ANY level are
welcome!

NOW IS THE TIME to sign up - full details below.  Thanks!

*******
Karen Robinson will be returning to the Sioux Falls, SD area the last weekend in
March,
2009, for another Musical Freestyle clinic.

The weekend will begin with a unique Friday evening presentation, highlighting
Karen's
trip to the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, the competition their, and her experience
in China in
general.  There will also be a question and answer session, so feel free to
bring your
questions!  Friday night's lecture is being hosted by Performance Plus Arabians,
a facility
just west of Sioux Falls on 41st Street. A lovely lounge area with kitchenette
an full bath
make the Performance Plus facility feel more like your living room than an
equine facility.
The Friday evening discussion will begin at 7 pm, and is sure to be intriguing
to riders of
any discipline.

Saturday & Sunday riders will be learning about freestyles, and choreographing
their own
freestyles for competition; riders of all levels are encouraged to apply to
ride, as there is
still a rider spot open.  Auditors learn much from Karen's style at clinics, and
several
auditors have learned so much from Karen's clinics that they are able to go home
and
create their own freestyle design. The choreography portion of the weekend will
be held
at WestRidge Equestrian, just north of Sioux Falls at the Crooks exit. 
WestRidge has an
80x200' indoor arena, making it an ideal location for this clinic, with room for
a full-sized
dressage ring and auditor seating in the indoor arena.

Past riders in the DDE Freestyle clinics have gone on to be ranked in the top
ten of the US
Dressage Federation's Freestyle year end rankings, and auditors have developed
award
winning freestyles too from the knowledge gained at this clinic.  Other riders
have
commented that riding regularly to one of Karen's CDs has helped them find a
steady
rhythm in their work.  Others have ridden to music for the first time at a
clinic with Karen,
while others have been experienced at riding FEI Freestyles.

Karen is an accomplished dressage rider whose resume includes competing on the
Canadian Eventing team at the North American Young Riders Championships, as well
as
author of many articles published in Dressage Today, Chronicle of the Horse, and
other
national magazines.  Karen's website, www.ApplauseDressage.com gives many
details of
her clients & philosophy.  Karen does also offer music editing for freestyles as
an
additional service outside of the clinic for those that have ridden with her, as
well as
creating CDs for purchase with music that fits the specific rider's tempo and
likes.

If you would like to ride in the Freestyle Clinic, or come and audit, please
email
Joann@...
** Rider packages include the Friday night lecture and two private rides to work
on
choreography; rider slots are $280 each, and will be reduced to $265 if the
clinic has 9
slots filled, and to $255 if the clinic has 10 slots filled.  Riders please note
that a $50 non
refundable deposit needs to be remitted to hold your spot, and the balance is
due the
week before the clinic; DDE membership is required for riders.  RIDERS OF ANY
LEVEL ARE
WELCOME!
** Pas de duex Rider packages - working on a 'dance for two' OR have two of you
that are
interested in riding to music, finding your correct tempos, and finding music
that works
for you & your horse? only $182 each (or $172 if 9 slots are filled, $165 if 10
slots are
filled) [must have 2 riders in the slot to get reduced price]
** Stalls are available at $15 per night, plus bedding at $5 per bag; please
pre-order
bedding
**AUDITORS are welcome! only $10 for any one of the 3 days, or $25 for the
entire
weekend.  DDE Youth Members audit for free.

DDE would like to say a special thank you to Deb McGuire, Performance Plus
Arabians,
www.PPArabians.com and Angela Mendel, Westridge Equestrian Center,
www.WestRidgeEquine.com for the generous donation of the use of their
facilities.

Musical Freestyle classes are offered at each of the six recognized competitions
that DDE
holds over three weekends, giving spectators and riders a chance to enjoy the
final
products of this clinic weekend.  We look forward to seeing you at the 2009
Freestyle
clinic!

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#1489

From: Sarah Patrick <slp4mag@...>
Date: Fri Feb 13, 2009 8:12 pm
Subject: Brentina's Better

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From: "ky@..." <ky@...>
Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 12:34:27 PM
Subject: Brentina's Better

Dressage.com 2/13/09

1. Brentina's Better, Your Emails Help
2. Going to World Cup in April?
3. World Cup Qualifier Neumunster
4. World Cup Tickets
5. Find Your Dressage Partner

1. Brentina's Better, Your Emails Help

From Debbie this morning: "Wanted to share the picture of Brentina with all of you. She is doing so much better today thanks to all your prayers .....

http://www.dressage.com/debbie/210brentina.htm

Your emails have poured in from around the world and are immediately sent to Debbie. Updates posted as soon as received. Check Dressage.com for the latest: http://Dressage.com

From winning individual and team gold at their first international competition, Pan Am Games, 1999, Debbie and Brentina have led the American team, earning many medals including team silver at Jerez World Equestrian Games, 2002 and World Cup. Their rocking freestyle final had the audience applauding and shouting in time to their music at World Cup Las Vegas 2005. Their harmony inspires us all including judges. Your emails say it best.

2. Going to World Cup in April?

Email Ky@... to be sure you are included at Vegas. If you're staying at the MGM Grand host hotel, let us know so we can add you to our rapid check in list. All the competitors and officials are staying at the MGM.

3. World Cup Qualifier Neumunster

Satchmo and Isabell Werth are slated to compete in this weekend's World Cup qualifier at Neumunster, Grand Prix Saturday and Freestyle Final on Sunday. Isabell is already qualified with Hannes, 2007 World Cup winner and will decide after the final qualifier in March which horse she will bring to Vegas.

Keep up with all the competitors, complete results, and standings at Dressage.com.

4. World Cup Tickets

Individual day tickets go on sale on Monday. There are a few four day dressage tickets also available. One of our members has 1 extra four day VIP ticket. Email Ky@... to sit with a Dressage.com member.

5. Find Your Dressage Partner

See in utero foals to schoolmasters to find your next dressage partner. http://Dressage.com/photoads

Ky
Kyra Beth Houston
Dressage un Ltd
Dressage.com
Email: Ky@...

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From: Sarah Patrick <slp4mag@...>
Date: Sun Feb 15, 2009 7:55 pm
Subject: German Scale of Training and registration form (NDA clinic) -- will be posted under FILES, too

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Hi Sarah: Can you post these for me and also send them out to your �people�? I would really appreciate it!

Hope you are doing well! Karen

From: Karen Stricklett [mailto:kstricklett@...]
Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 11:27 AM
To: Stricklett, Karen
Subject: Fw: Article and registration form

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

From: Karen Stricklett

To: Molly Pearson ; Huskerbeth1@...

Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 11:01 AM

Subject: Article and registration form

Hi you two!

I have attached an article about the April Beining Symposium and a registration form. Would you please publish these in the March Contact and post them both on the website?

Can we also send them out in a blast e-mail to all NDA members? This is also going to Region IV people, thanks to Sarah Patrick. If you would like me to do the blast e-mail myself, I sure can. Just let me know how to do that.

Also, Molly, you can pull my ad about the saddle from the Contact. I think that I have it sold.

Thanks for everything, Karen

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From: usdfregion4@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun Feb 15, 2009 8:01 pm
Subject: New file uploaded to usdfregion4

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Date: Sun Feb 15, 2009 8:01 pm
Subject: New file uploaded to usdfregion4

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