VADA/Nova, Inc Newsletter Volume 40 Issue 1 January 2011
Enter at A yourself with all the changes. Some people have had trouble finding the new tests. Happy 2011 Whinny Widgets has published the new pocket tests and I just ordered mine from Dressage Extensions. You can also A new year, new show season, new tests…….. order a complete booklet from USEF. There is a link on our Welcome to 2011. Looking back over 2010, I’m certainly ready web site, www.vadanova.org. Click on “Event Info” then for a new year-at least in terms of weather. We had the blizzards “calendar”, and scroll down to “New Tests for 2011”. How- in February, the drought and endless 90o days this summer, and ever, if you’re going to attend the banquet in January, we below normal temperatures for December. At least we had a plan on selling the booklets at cost-no shipping to pay!!! lovely fall but it didn’t last long enough (never does). So what does the new year hold for Ziggy and me? VADA/Nova has the 2011 show season in place. We We had a late start showing this past season. Due to a variety have seven schooling shows, three licensed shows and two breed of reasons, we didn’t get out until September. While we had shows on the calendar. Also, once again, we’ll be hosting the some respectable scores, there are several areas that we USDF/Youth Team competition in July. You’ll find the dates on definitely need to work on-the canter depart and the stretchy/ the calendar page in this issue along with the prize list for our chewy circle in particular. I’m going to take my time and first schooling show on March 20. Remember that our schooling stay at Training level this year. If we make improvements at shows tend to fill before the closing date so when you choose the schooling shows, who knows, maybe we’ll give a licensed shows you’d like to attend, get your entry in shortly after the show a try in September. I’ve got my homework all mapped opening date. out for the winter. If you’re not already aware, there have been some major Happy New Year everyone. Hope to see you at changes to the 2011 dressage tests for Intro through 4th level. some of the VADA/Nova activities. First of all, there are only 3 tests per level. We’ve adjusted our year-end award requirements to reflect that. One special note on the Intro tests. USDF has added a Test C which contains canter work. The Board was in agreement concerning what to do about year end awards and decided that Test C would be optional. Test B is required, both for awards and to qualify for the Championship schooling show. You may submit Test C if you choose. This is for VADA/Nova only. Requirements for year Barb end awards for VADA state may differ so be sure to check your Purplebook when you receive it in February or March. Secondly, the collective marks have been broken down so now there are 6 marks instead of 4. The collectives for Intro are different from Training-4th so you’ll want to familiarize In This Issue……..
VADA IS A Minutes from December Board meeting USDF GROUP MEMBER ORGANIZATION . Year End Awards and photos THEIR MEMBERS ARE AUTOMATICALLY USDF GROUP Above and Beyond volunteers MEMBERS. VADA/Nova Silent Auction and Banquet information Publication Deadline in Piaffe & Passage is the 20th. Member of the Month VADA/Nova WEB SITE: http://www.vadanova.org VADA State awards luncheon Membership Applications should be sent to Barbara Pickering VADA/Nova March schooling show prize list and entry PO Box 354 VADA State November minutes Haymarket, VA 20168-0354 Calendar of Events Classified ads All other inquires should be sent to: VADA/Nova Inc., P.O.Box 398 Hamilton, Va., 20159 VADA/NOVA BOARD MEETINGS All VADA/Nova Board of Directors’ meetings are open to the general membership; the Board welcomes any visitors. The meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7:30 PM at Morven Park International Equestrian Center (in the classroom next to the lounge ). For directions, you may contact any of the Board members or go to our website at www.vadanova.org and click on “Shows” There you will find a link with directions to Morven Park.
2011 VADA/Nova Officers Diann Landau Laura Serkes President ~ Alison Head 540-822-9052 703-608-8583 V. President ~ Barb Pickering [email protected] [email protected] Secretary ~ Diann Landau
Treasurer ~ Carolyn “Dilly” Jackson Laurel Minnick Nancy Stover [email protected] 703-860-9187 Board of Directors Alison Head Melissa Palmer [email protected] 540-338-7810 540-338-1421 Laura Celia [email protected] [email protected] Holly Wilmoth 802-233-7404 [email protected] 540-539-0181 [email protected] Joanne Hodges Barbara Pickering [email protected] 407-620-7184 703-754-8506 Donna Gatchell [email protected] [email protected] Rebecca Woodward-Davis 703-594-2480 [email protected] 540-338-4573 [email protected] Dilly Jackson [email protected] 304-283-6959 Barbara Pratt Jessie Ginsburg [email protected] 703-590-3176 703-538-4282 [email protected] [email protected] Sheli King 703-256-8582 Judy Grass [email protected] 703-620-4923 [email protected] Michelle Lachner Web Sites: 540-751-0046 VADA/Nova www.vadanova.org [email protected] VADA State www.virginiadressage.org Region 1 www.usdfregion1.org
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*There will be a charge of $20 if your ad is not camera ready and needs to be put together or redesigned* Deadline is the 20th of the month. Send to: Barbara Pickering, PO Box 354, Haymarket, Va., 20168-0354 Phone: 703-754-8506 Email: [email protected]
PRELIMINARY SUMMARY MINUTES – Clinics and Education: Alison bought an “on the levels” VADA/Nova Board Meeting DVD/video which we will use for a clinic sometime in March December 13, 2010 – Morven Park Lounge 2011. We are exploring a February clinic at Morven Park Equine Clinic.
Schooling Shows: Identifying judges for these shows is We gathered at 6:30 PM for our holiday pot luck. The business almost complete. portion of the meeting was called to order at 7:35 PM and lasted until 9:30 PM. Members of both Boards were present. Membership: As of December 13, there are 165 members for Sixteen of a possible 18 Board members were present. Two 2011. This is down from this time last year, by about 30. were excused. Applications seem to come in bunches – one bunch came after the December newsletter with its red reminder label was sent. Treasurer’s Report: The Tax return for 2009 has been filed and the 1099s are in process. The balance of the regular Newsletter: Barb circulated a calculation of expenses of the account is $22,391.49 and that of the Special account is past year which showed the average cost per issue to be $1.72. $9,164.03. The next meeting is January 10, 2011, at 7:30 PM. Officers: We elected Alison Head- President, Barb Pickering- Vice President, Dilly Jackson-Treasurer, and Diann Landau – Respectfully submitted, Secretary as our officers for 2011. Nancy Stover, Secretary.
VADA Representatives: Alison and Jessie are completing two Note – I will not be Secretary in the New Year. I have loved year terms. Sheli was elected to a new two year term. Joanne doing this wonderful job and believe it time someone else had Hodges expressed interest in being the alternate. a chance. I’m glad Diann is eager to take it on.
Committees: We reviewed and adjusted the list of committees, and their membership.
Policies and Procedures: We were encouraged to review this manual and to submit any needed updates.
Licensed Shows: We reviewed information on all contracts made so far. Dianne Boyd is preparing the prize list and also copying the new tests. We will use colors for our tests, although this is not required. We are considering a suggestion that we hold a few classes the Friday afternoon of the June show, in addition to the warm up classes for the Young Horse classes.
Banquet: Language proposed regarding postponement due to weather was accepted by the venue. It was suggested that we raffle off baskets, as they do at the USDF Convention. There are ideas for door prizes. Holly is in charge of the silent auction, and will start pressing for donations right after the holidays. Jessie will MC.
Year End Awards: Compiling these is completed.
Ribbons and Prizes: Hodges sale starts the first of the year, so we will be able to take advantage of this for the Banquet as well as our shows.
Above and Beyond Awards: We approved additional hours for three people. We reviewed the proposed gifts, and approved funds to purchase them.
Scholarships: The committee reported that there were seven strong candidates, and that they wished to award two scholar- ships on the basis of volunteer time. The Board approved this decision.
VADA/Nova 2010 Year End Awards
Schooling Shows Licensed Shows Introductory Level-Sr Training Level-Sr 1. Claire Firebaugh Bonsai 73.375 1. Brandi Benedict Shakira 72.490 2. Katherine Coviello Manzini 70.250 2. Jaclyn Sicoli Rohsalina 70.195 3. Robin Floyd Royal 67.875 3. Jenny Spain Turnaround Tony 66.667 4. Laura Mahoney MD Grace E 65.000 4. Jeanne Binder Custers Run 63.400 5. Kathleen Giusti Diamond Weasel 63.875 5. Anna Mitchell Revs GoGo Dancer 58.424 6. Diann Landau Mithrandir 63.000 Training Level-Jr 7. Judith Grass Pajana vom Rosenhof 61.250 1. Alexandra Jackson Bordeaux’s Burgundy 66.000 Introductory Level-Jr 2. Lynn-Marie Bowie Lagerfeld RS 65.967 1. Allison Reichel Pippa 73.375 3. Madison Stuck Atwood TZT 65.774 Training Level-Sr First Level-Sr 1. Kathryn Bennett Just Georgie 69.889 1. Kathleen Kelly Figaro HP 69.860 2. Jeanne Binder Custers Run 66.500 2. Maribeth Wells Milano 68.094 3. Malena Brisbois Amadeus 66.202 3. Melinda Freckleton Tenacity 63.223 4. Kristen Elliott Royal Secret 65.689 Second Level-Sr 5. Barbara Pickering Ziggy 64.879 1. Donna Gatchell Fedora 66.345 6. Barbara Zulick Doc’s Movin EZ 63.054 2. Kathy Mathers Elfe 65.774 Training Level-Jr 3. Anne Harrington That Darn Houdini 61.254 1. Alexandra Jackson Bordeaux’s Burgundy 70.409 Second Level-Jr 2. Allison Reichel Pippa 70.244 1. Jennifer Foulon Ferrero 65.195 3. Chelsea Gabriel Skip’s Lucky Spirit 65.500 2. Laurel Minnick Artagon 61.618 4. Shannon Bailey Lady In Red (Jasmine) 64.859 Third Level-Sr 5. Madison Stuck Atwood TZT 64.687 1. Donna Gatchell Gibson 65.946 First Level-Sr 2. Candy Allen Echo 63.108 1. Kathleen Kelly Figaro HP 72.438 3. Sonya Hunt Aliea 60.969 2. Karen Baillie L.H. Jitterbug (Lucy) 67.475 Third Level-Jr 3. Bob Clements Rosebud 66.067 1. Jennifer Foulon Ferrero 62.783 Second Level-Sr Fourth Level-Sr 1. Susan Morrison Ming Dynasty III 65.762 1. Alison Head Remarkable 68.023 2. Kathy Mathers Elfe 65.415 Prix St. Georges-Sr 3. Jenny Spain Graystone 61.347 1. Holly Wilmoth Silco 66.448 Second Level-Jr Intermediaire I 1. Laurel Minnick Artagon 64.543 1. Donna Gatchell Contessa 65.658 Third Level-Sr 2. Carolyn Jackson Salvador Dali 63.092 1. Jennifer Moran Cadence 64.857 3. Elizabeth Thorsey Paco Rabanne 5 58.915 2. Terry Lockhart Mondeuse 64.814 Grand Prix-Sr 3. Candy Allen Echo 64.119 1. Melanie Pai (owner) Ikaros 60.207 4. Alisha Ames Herbsnacht 64.116 Para-Equestrian-Sr 5. Lise Katz In Like Finn 63.457 1. Kim Decker Dashers Destiny 70.382 Fourth Level-Sr Tests for 4/5/6 year olds 1. Debbie Marriott Rataxes 66.464 1. Melanie Pai (owner) Devotion 75.1 Musical Freestyle 2. Melanie Pai (owner) Fernando 73.5 1. Barbara Zulick Voodoo 73.194 In Hand/Breed 2. Jennifer Cejpek Daring Dallas 67.569 1. Lauren Dearlove All Spice D 77.450 3. Robin Dannels Baltic Native 66.667 2. Alison Head Range Rover LGF 75.200 3. Alison Head Primrose LGF 73.100 4. Michelle King MaxMara 70.550 Musical Freestyle 1. Sonya Hunt Aliea 71.380 2. Alison Head Belvedere 64.818 Para-Equestrian Musical Freestyle 1. Kim Decker Dashers Destiny 70.000 VADA/Nova Special Awards for 2010
Grace and Harmony Schooling Show Award-Sponsored by Marguerite Teska Morgan Pines Farm Schooling Show Award-Sponsored by Barb and Doug Pickering We combined these two awards this year as there was a tie Claire Firebaugh and Bonsai Allison Reichel and Pippa
High Score Musical Freestyle Award-Sponsored by Leigh Ann Hazel-Grough and Hartsong Farm Licensed shows: Maribeth Wells and Milano Schooling shows: Barbara Zulick and Voodoo
Mare Challenge-Sponsored by Kristen P. Brown USEF level: Brandi Benedict and Shakira FEI level: Donna Gatchell and Contessa
Elder Statesman-Sponsored by Kathleen Parkins Licensed shows: Anne Harrington and That Darn Houdini Schooling shows: Debbie Marriott and Rataxes
Lady Patrick Award-Sponsored by Nancy Stover Katherine Coviello and Manzini
Rite This Time-Sponsored by Laureen Megan Kathy Mathers and Elfe
Millenium Farm Award-Sponsored by Louise Cotulla Jenny Spain and Turnaround Tony
Appaloosa Sport Horse-Sponsored by the Appaloosa Sport Horse Association Anna Mitchell and Revs GoGo Dancer
Marefield Meadows Perpetual Trophy Devotion owned by Melanie Pai
Col. Albert Cowper Smith Memorial Trophy-Sponsored by Chris Rush and Fair Winds Farm Lauren Dearlove and All Spice D
Highest Average Adult Amateur Award-Sponsored by Michelle and Al King USEF level: Kathleen Kelly and Figaro HP FEI level: Elizabeth Thorsey and Paco Rabanne 5
Challenger Award-Sponsored by Mary Lou Sullivan Licensed shows: Kim Decker Schooling shows: Megan Giusti
Tanks Thanks-Sponsored by Mary Lou Sullivan Board member: Michelle King Non-Board Member: The Morris Family (Karoline, Peyton and Ed)
Trainer of the Year-Sponsored by Jessie Ginsburg Donna Gatchell 2010 Year End Award Photo Gallery
Alex Jackson/Bordeaux’s Burgundy Training Level-Licensed and Schooling shows (photo by Pics of You) Anna Mitchell/Revs GoGo Dancer Training Level-Licensed shows Appaloosa Sport Horse Award (photo by Danielle Delapp)
Kim Decker/Dashers Destiny Jenny Spain/Graystone Para-Equestrian-Licensed shows Second Level-Schooling shows Para-Equestrian MFS-Licensed shows Challenger Award Diann Landau/Mithrandir Kathryn Bennett/Just Georgie Introductory Level-Schooling shows Training Level-Schooling shows (photo by Pics of You)
Laura Mahoney/MD Grace E Robin Dannels/Baltic Native Introductory Level-Schooling shows MFS-Schooling shows
Alison Head/Remarkable Fourth Level-Licensed shows Jennifer Moran/Cadence (photo by Pics of You) Third Level-Schooling shows Judith Grass/Pajana vom Rosenhof Introductory Level-Schooling shows Melinda Freckleton/Tenacity (photo by Pics of You) First Level-Licensed shows (photo by Pics of You)
Sonya Hunt/Aliea MFS-Licensed shows (photo by WNC photography)
Jenny Spain/Turnaround Tony Training Level-Licensed shows Barbara Pickering/Ziggy Millenium Farm Award Training Level-Schooling shows (photo by Pics of You) Laurel Minnick/Artagon Second Level-Licensed and Schooling shows Allison Reichel/Pippa (photo by Pics of You) Introductory and Training levels-Schooling shows
Looking Glass Farm congratulates winners of VADA/Nova Year End Awards
Performance Winners:
Dilly Jackson and Salvador Dali Reserve Champion, Intermediaire I (Licensed)
Alex Jackson and Bordeaux’s Burgundy Champion, Junior Training Level (Licensed and Schooling)
Alison Head and Remarkable Champion 4th Level (Licensed)
Alison Head and Belvedere Reserve Champion, USDF MFS (Licensed)
Breed Show Winners:
MaxMara (Michelle King) Range Rover LGF (LGF Sport Horses) Primrose LGF (LGF Sport Horses)
Don’t lose time this winter-be ready for Spring! Lesson slots available. MaxMara owned by Michelle King Possibility for one training stall opening in the Spring! In Hand/Breed-Licensed shows (photo by Pics of You) Contact Alison at [email protected] VADA/Nova would like you to take note of the following people who have gone “Above and Beyond” in their volunteer efforts. We will recognize them at our Annual Banquet and present them with a small gift of appreciation. THANK YOU!!!
Grand Prix (40 or more hours) Intermediaire (20-36 hours) Prix St. Georges (12-16 hours)
Candy Allen Erin Andrews Sonja Adams Larry Allen Gary Binder Alex Austin Jeanne Binder Gerry Celia Karen Baillie Dianne Boyd Bob Clements Bill Boyd Kathy Bruner Anna Cochrane Linda Bramblett Laura Celia* Trish Conk Jennifer Cejpek Dan Conant Elizabeth Cummings Karen Conk Louise Cotulla Robin Dannels Stephanie Corum Donna Gatchell* Rachel DeMarcus Kathy Curtis Jessie Ginsburg* Darcy Farley Ed DeRosa Judy Grass* Jennifer Gerber Trisha DeRosa Anne Harrington Kathleen Giusti Julianna Everett Alison Head* Joanne Hodges Melinda Freckleton Dilly Jackson* Alex Jackson Chelsea Gabriel Al King Debbie Marriott Jan Garlitz Sheli King* Carol Miller Caleb Gatchell Patty Knight Don Minnick Simon Gatchell BJ Lachner Laurel Minnick Ken Hinman Michelle Lachner* Julie Molchany Lori Kaminski Diann Landau Nancy Noble Lise Katz Angela Minnick Doug Pickering Kathy Lantz Karoline Morris Maria Ross Terry Lockhart Peyton Morris Sally Summerall Laura Mahoney Barb Pickering* Susan Whitmire Jamie Martell Barbara Pratt* Bob Whitmire Kate McPartlan Kathleen Ramey Barbara Zulick Laureen Megan Nancy Stover* Vicki Middleton Marguerite Teska Anna Mitchell Holly Wilmoth* Kate Molchany Rebecca Woodward-Davis* Jennifer Moran Anne Moss * denotes Board member Amber Post Marline Riehle Kathy Schweitzer Thank you everyone! Julia Shawn Geri Shea Melanie Sloyer Jenny Spain Beverly Thomas Elizabeth Thorsey Jennifer Whitcomb Laurie Zimmerman VADA/Nova Silent Auction ITEMS NEEDED! YOU ARE NEEDED!!
Greetings All VADA/Nova Members!
Each year at the awards banquet, members and others have an opportunity to bid on great gifts and services, with the auction proceeds going to support VADA/Nova member clinics and educational activities Examples of items donated to past auctions include:
Things for Your Horse! Things for You! -Restaurant Gift Certificates -Riding Lessons -Artwork -Tack -Jewelry -Equipment -Professional Photography Sessions -Treats & Home Baked Goodies! -Vacation Get-Aways -Blankets, Coolers & Fleeces -Clothing -Accessories -Haircuts/Beauty/Spa Products & Services -Gift Certificates For Services Such As -Accessories For People And Pets Veterinary, Massage, Dentistry, Etc. -Gift Certificates For Services Such As Oil -Barn/Tack Room Décor Items Changes/Lubes, Detailing, etc -Portraits -Kids’ Items
We’d like to ask for your help to make the auction A Great Success!
Please consider asking a local business or service for a donation for an item or two such as that de- scribed above, (or something else not on this list!) to be included in the auction. Or if you have some- thing you’d like to donate, (a “duplicate” gift?... something the wrong size?...the wrong color?...) Donors are provided with an acknowledgement letter for their donation toward VADA/Nova, a 501(c)4 organization.
You can contact Holly Wilmoth at [email protected] or 540-539-0181.
If you come to the banquet and silent auction to bid on the wonderful items available, please be sure to bring your CHECKBOOK or CASH to pay for silent auction items.
Thank you for your help to make the silent auction a great success!
Signed, Signed, Signed,
Alison Head Sheli King Holly Wilmoth
Alison Head Sheli King Holly Wilmoth President Banquet Coordinator Silent Auction Coordinator
VADA / Nova Silent Auction, Awards Presentations and Volunteer Acknowledgements Saturday, January 22, 2011 5:30 p.m. River Creek Country Club 43800 Olympic Blvd. If you would like to Leesburg, VA 20176 volunteer, 703-779-2022 contact Sheli King at 540-338-7362 or [email protected] Dinner - Cash Bar Feel free to bring a guest
Directions to River Creek Country Club 43800 Olympic Blvd.
Heading West on Rte 7 towards Leesburg, exit Right onto River Creek Parkway. Follow River Creek Park- way for approximately 2 miles to the entrance on the Right for River Creek. Turn Right onto Olympic Blvd Items for the Silent Auction are now and proceed to the guard gate. Tell the guard you are here for the VADA/Nova banquet. Once thru the gate, being collected! proceed on Olympic Blvd directly to the Club.
Heading East on Rte 7 out of Leesburg, exit on Right onto ramp at River Creek Parkway (Wegman’s will be Contact Holly Wilmoth if you have on your right hand side). Turn Left at stop light and something to donate at continue for approximately 2 miles to the entrance on the Right for River Creek. Turn Right onto Olympic 540-539-0181 or Blvd and proceed to the guard gate. Tell the guard you are here for the VADA/Nova banquet. Once thru the [email protected] gate, proceed on Olympic Blvd directly to the Club.
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Once you pass through the gate proceed approximately 1.5 miles on Olympic Blvd to the club house (where Olympic Blvd ends). Parking is on the right hand side.
Menu for the VADA/Nova Banquet Saturday, January 22, 2011
Cash Bar Family style Italian Dinner includes the following: Caesar Salad Chicken Parmesan Pasta Primavera Meat Lasagna Asparagus Garlic Bread Cheesecake Iced Tea/Coffee
Cost: $45 per person Children’s menu – under 12 years old :$20 If you have dietary restrictions, please contact Sheli King at 540-338-7362 or [email protected]
I / We will be attending the VADA/Nova Banquet at River Creek Country Club, Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 5:30 p.m.
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Make checks payable to VADA/Nova Inc. Please indicate 2011 Banquet in the memo on your check. Mail this reservation form along with your check / VADA/Nova Bucks to: Sheli King 37820 Allder School Rd Purcellville, VA 20132
To ensure your reservation - all checks and VADA/Nova Bucks must be received by ►►January 14, 2011◄◄
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We start off 2011 with VADA/Nova member Member of the Month Anne Harrington. Anne has been a member for about 5 years and currently resides in Fairfax City. Her horse, That Darn Houdini is boarded nearby. Houdini, who Anne has owned for nine years, is an 18 year old off the track Thoroughbred currently showing Second Level. She says he really enjoys his work and seems to enjoy showing off for his buddies. Houdini has a great personality and is a bit of a goof, which endears him to all her fellow boarders who have nicknamed him " The Energizer Bunny"! They hope to show Third level soon.
As a horse crazy kid without access to any horses, Anne grew up and attended St.Lawrence University, where she got to ride within the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association. She began her riding with English equitation and later was exposed to dressage. When she worked for the State Department, she lived all over and had access to some really great trainers and riders.
Now Anne works for the Department of Energy and runs the world's largest nuclear non-proliferation program. She has been actively working on the non-proliferation issue for over 20 years. This new job requires a lot of travel, but Anne seems very organized and good at planning for time in the saddle. Houdini is ridden once a week by a friend at the barn, and Anne tries to schedule her trips so she can still ride up to 5 days a week!
When she isn't working or riding Anne enjoys playing with her dog Indy, photography, and cooking. Her favorite volunteer position is scribing. Although you don't get to see much, she says she really learns what judges are looking for and takes that information home to work on with Houdini.
Anne and Houdini
Boarding at Bright Moon Farm
Located near Winchester, VA
Minutes from Rts. 81, 7 and 50
Indoor and outdoor rings
Trails
12 x 12 stalls w/ fans
Wash stall w/ hot and cold water
Tack room for boarders w/ heat and AC Caretakers live on property Dressage and eventing lessons available
$450/month
571-296-1949 [email protected] VADA Annual Awards Banquet Sunday, February 6, 2011 Doubletree Hotel 990 Hilton Heights Road Charlottesville, VA 800-494-9467
Reception starts at 11 am with sit down lunch beginning at noon
$25 per person
Banquet reservations must be received by January 25th, 2011
Remember to bring items for the Chapter Grant Silent Auction! For more information and a complete list of awards, check out the website.
Lunch will consist of salad, vegetable, rice or potato (hotel choice, not yours), entree and dessert.
Entrée Choices London Broil Madagascar- Marinated flank steak with green peppercorn brandy sauce Grilled Florida Thyme Chicken- Served with an orange demi-glace and herbs Vegetable Collage- Grilled Portobello, Italian broiled tomato, spinach almond wild rice pilaf, roasted red potatoes and a side of chef’s choice seasonal vegetable accompaniment.
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Interested in volunteering at the banquet? YES/NO
Send your check and reservation form to: Alison Douglas 11909 Halcyon Way Prince George, VA 23875 (804) 339-7495 cell (804) 730-1568 ext 1114 work [email protected] 2011 VADA/Nova Schooling Show
Show Date: March 20, 2011 Opening Date: January 20, 2011 Entry Due: March 7, 2011
Place: Morven Park, Leesburg, VA
Manager: Jessie Ginsburg Secretary: Joanne Hodges 703-538-4282 21621 Kings Crossing Terr [email protected] Ashburn, VA 20147 407-620-7184 [email protected] Judge: Jaralyn Gibson-Finn (L Graduate)
Directions: From Beltway/I495: West on Rt. 7 to Leesburg. Take Rt. 15 Bypass north for 2.5 miles. Turn left onto Rt. 740 (Tutt Road). One half mile, turn left into Morven Park driveway. From Fredericksburg and I-95: North to I-495 toward Dulles Airport. Exit onto Rt. 7 West. Follow directions above. From Warrenton: North on Rt. 29 to Rt. 15. Turn left onto Rt. 15 and continue to Leesburg. Take Rt. 15 bypass north. Follow directions above.
Phone # to reach management team on the day of the show only: 407-620-7184
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Highlights of the VADA Board Meeting via teleconference November 11, 2010
Members Present: Alison Douglas (Central), Tina Longaker (Charlottesville), Sheli King (NOVA), Jane Palmer (ShenVADA), Robyn Nunnally (SVDA), Anne Draine (Central/NEVADA), Jessie Ginsburg (NOVA), Alison Head (NOVA), Janet Brown (SWAVDA), Beth Rippel (SVDA), Angela Stanaway (VADA-NE), Tracey Smith-Oliver (SWAVADA), Judith Harroun-Lord (ShenVADA), Tammy Hryczaniuk (Fredericksburg) Other members present: Dianne Boyd (NOVA)
Meeting was called to order at 8:00 pm. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved as submitted. Memberships- Beth reported that we had 878 members at year end. Treasurer’s report- Combined bank balances are $143,374. Still waiting on final numbers for BLM as all the expenses have not been entered yet.
BLM update- Preliminary P&L shows 25k in profits. Title sponsor was happy. There were a couple of accidents- one requiring transport. Show went well and was staffed properly.
Volunteer Hours-Jessie Ginsburg made the motion and Tammy Hryczaniuk seconded that volunteer hours are transferable among members. However, hours for VIP awards are not transferrable and must be earned by the person submitting them.
2011 Clinic- 24th- Fairfax Races will be at the same time. Lunch will be ordered on the form and will be from Panera. Alison Douglas made the motion and it was seconded by Anne Draine that pricing for VADA members $15 for auditing per day, $25 for both days with lunch. Non-member VADA $30 per day,$50 for both days with lunch. Alison Head is in charge of rider selection and pricing. Cost of stabling is tbd.
Bred in Virginia was suggested with a good response from the Board. The VADA will sponsor in 2011: AA, Trainer’s and Bred in Virginia. Jessie Ginsburg is going to provide a list of new awards for board contemplation for 2012 and beyond.
Opportunity Classes- Alison Douglas made the motion and Sheli King seconded the motion that Opportunity Classes will have their own awards category. It will be one award for all levels, all riders, one award. The number of scores a rider submits will be the same as licensed show awards. The financial committee report was tabled to a later meeting.
The USDF Region 1 meeting was attended by Alison Head and Sheli King. NJ will be hosting the Adult Team in 2011 if they can get the facility.
Discussion regarding scholarships subsidized by VADA revolved around chapter grants and will be evaluated on an annual basis. The idea of a 3 day clinic for 2012 for all VADA members was also brought up and will be researched by Alison Douglas.
The group that we joined that helps non-profits confirmed that we should have a reserve fund and that has nothing to do with our 501c3 status.
The next board meeting will be held at 10:30 before the awards banquet on Sunday, February 6th at the Doubletree in Charlottesville. New officers will be elected at that time. Nominations may be submitted to Tina and will also be taken by the floor. Respectfully submitted, Alison Douglas CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR 2011
Always check the web site: www.vadanova.org June 12 Looking Glass Farm, Hamilton, VA for any changes or corrections Alison Head 540-338-7810 [email protected]
Clinics and Other Events June 25 VADA/Nova, Compass Rose, Haymarket, VA Jan. 22 VADA/Nova Annual Banquet (details in this issue) Judy Grass 703-620-4923 [email protected]
Feb. 6 VADA State Awards Luncheon (details in this issue) July 9 Quantico Riding Club, Quantico, VA Anna Mitchell 540-630-2628 [email protected] Apr. 23-24 Linda Zang clinic at Morven Park, sponsored by VADA (details coming soon) July 9 Willow Way Riding Stables, Haymarket, VA Jen Moran 703-999-8040 Licensed and Special Shows [email protected] April 9,10 VADA/Nova Spring Dressage, Morven Park Dianne Boyd 703-850-9704 [email protected] Aug. 13 VADA/Nova, Looking Glass Farm, Hamilton, VA Alison Head 540-338-7810 [email protected] June 3-5 VADA/Nova Spring Dressage, Morven Park Tina Longaker 540-832-7611 [email protected] Aug. 14 Looking Glass Farm, Hamilton, VA Alison Head 540-338-7810 [email protected] July 23-24 USDF/Youth Team Competition, Morven Park Aug. 27 Quantico Riding Club, Quantico, VA July 30 VADA/Nova Summer 1 Breed Show, Morven Park Anna Mitchell 540-630-2628 [email protected] Lori Kaminski 410-398-1740 [email protected] Sept. 17 VADA/Nova, Homestead , Catlett, VA July 31 VADA/Nova Summer II Breed Show, Morven Park Barbara Zulick 703-339-0570 [email protected] Lori Kaminski 410-398-1740 [email protected] Oct. 8 Kingland Farm, Lovettsville, VA Sept 10,11 VADA/Nova Autumn Dressage, Morven Park Holly Wilmoth 540-539-0181 [email protected] Dianne Boyd 703-850-9704 [email protected] Oct. 9 Homestead Farm, Catlett, VA Schooling Shows Robin Dannels 540-439-0994 [email protected]
March 20 VADA/Nova, Morven Park (details in this issue) Oct. 15 VADA/Nova, Compass Rose, Haymarket, VA Joanne Hodges 407-620-7184 [email protected] Candy Allen 703-753-8430 [email protected]
April 2 Quantico Riding Club, Quantico, VA Oct 10 Willow Way Riding Stables, Haymarket, VA Anna Mitchell 540-630-2628 [email protected] Jen Moran 703-999-8040 [email protected] May 7 Quantico Riding Club, Quantico, VA Anna Mitchell 540-630-2628 [email protected] Nov. 5 VADA/Nova Championship Schooling Show, Morven Park May 14 VADA/Nova, Kingland Farm, Lovettsville,VA Sheli King 540-338-7362 [email protected] Holly Wilmoth 540-539-0181 [email protected]
May 15 Kingland Farm, Lovettsville, VA * VADA/Nova sponsored activities are in bold print Holly Wilmoth 540-539-0181 [email protected]
May 22 Homestead Farm, Catlett, VA Robin Dannels 540-439-0994 [email protected]
June 11 Looking Glass Farm, Hamilton, VA Alison Head 540-338-7810 [email protected]
June 11 Homestead Farm, Catlett, VA Robin Dannels 540-439-0994 [email protected]
June 11 Quantico Riding Club, Quantico, VA Anna Mitchell 540-630-2628 [email protected]
HORSES FOR SALE OR LEASE MISCELLANEOUS MISCELLANEOUS
Hanoverian/TB 6yo geld. out of Best Gold. In-Utero 2011 Hanoverian foals out of Chest., 16.2h, big mover, super sweet, no bad Two KK Conrad Weymouth bits: German silver, 5 1/4 and 5 3/4. $100 each (new EMC Clairvoya, Grand Prix competitor. habits. Schooling 1st lvl. In prof. training. Great Filly by Rousseau, colt by Locksley I. on trails $5500 obo. 703-999-8040 $224). 2 pairs DSB dressage sport boots, barely used, fleece lined, size M, white and $10,000.laurensprieser.com [email protected] [email protected] (2,11) (2,11) black. $30/pr (new $63) [email protected]
Hanoverian (Donnerhall grandson): 10yo (1,11) Pessoa lightweight turnout: blue, 82”, Goode Rider down jacket: brand new w/ black geld., 15.3h. Schooling 3rd lvl, can do tags. Size x-small, dark olive color. Gor- changes, very sweet, easy keeper, no bad habits. excellent cond. $70 (new$115) [email protected] (1,11) geous, warm! Paid $179, asking $135. 540- In prof. training. $12,000. 703-999-8040 687-4080 [email protected] (1,11) [email protected] (2,11)
5yo, 17h geld: moves like WB. Bay w/ 3 white socks. Qual. for BLM/GAIG at 1st and Tr. lvl; ready for 2nd. Evented thru Tr. lvl, hacks out great, easy to handle, self loads. A/O takes him everywhere by herself. [email protected] barn: 703-327-6840 (1,11)
www.homesteadhorses.com Catlett, VA
Plan to join us for the 2011 dressage schooling show series:
May 22 June 11 October 9
Compete in two of the shows in the series to be eligible for year-end awards.
www.homesteadhorses.com VADA/NOVA.Inc. Newsletter Editor Barbara Pickering PO Box 354 Haymarket, VA 20168-0354
JANUARY
VADA/Nova Member
Upcoming Events
Jan. 22 VADA/Nova Banquet Feb. 6 VADA Awards luncheon Mar. 20 VADA/Nova schooling show