Champions!Patty Johnson and Dancastle Timeline Were the Intro Champions at the Team Hall Dres- Sage & CT Show in Richmond, IL on July 1St

August 2018 | Vol. 25 No. 8

Champions!Patty Johnson and Dancastle Timeline were the Intro Champions at the Team Hall Dres- sage & CT Show in Richmond, IL on July 1st. For complete results and photos, see page 8. Photo by Punchkin Entertainment.

IDCTA August 2018 | Page 1 IDCTA The Illinois Dressage and Combined Training Association is a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve AUGUST 2018 | VOL. 25 NO. 7 the understanding of dressage and eventing theories and skills through clinics and NEWSLETTER EDITOR Mary Jo Downen educational events. We also strive to assist [email protected] our members in achieving their equestrian Members are encouraged to submit goals, and to maximize their riding comments, articles, news, photos. enjoyment. Deadline: 10th of preceding month. E-Mail is best!

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August 2018 | Page 2 IDCTA President’s PERSPECTIVE By Molly Fine Congratulations to all IDCTA Summer Kickoff show and IDCTA Summer Dressage show participants and winners! It was a great show weekend, and many were very successful in their scores and class placings. We will have complete results and photos in a future issue of the Scribe. A Lilo Fore clinic at Silverwood was held on June 25th and 26th, immediately following the shows. Lilo is an insightful clinician who utilized her considerable skills as she worked with each horse and rider combination. She evaluated each rider to determine what to focus on in their lesson. She then identified exercises to help each rider reach his or her goals for the clinic. Lilo asked each rider what they would like to work on, then added her observations during the warm up. She is a master at finding just the right exercises for a rider and horse. Her initial focus was on connection and impulsion, and each lesson progressed from there. All riders had a great time, and it was a learning experience for all, as well. We thank Lilo for finding the time to visit us here in Illinois. I want to thank all of you who sponsored classes at the show. Your sponsorship dollars allowed us to provide benefits to our competitors and volunteers. I want to thank the judges and officials who were part on the show, the vendors who attended the show, and of course, our volunteers. Without all of you we would not have had such a successful show – thank you again! Recently, we have had difficulty filling clinics, and need your input to be sure we are bringing in the right people at the right price point for your training goals and pocketbook. We will be sending out a questionnaire on this subject; please fill it out when you receive it so we can better serve you. I am looking forward to reporting the show results in the next issue. Until then, the best to you in this competition year, and Happy Riding!

BOARD MEMBERS EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS President: Molly Fine 716-573-5390 Linda Bland 224-622-9416 [email protected] [email protected] VP Dressage: Fatima Kranz 847-774-5856 Brittany Burson 630-809-2146 [email protected] [email protected] VP Eventing: Alison Volpentesta 847-395-9291 [email protected] Cecelia Conway 608 449-9552 Treasurer: Michael Coghlan 847-707-4351 [email protected] [email protected] Caroline Farrell 847-212-6858 Secretary: Amy Grahn 224-406-2234 [email protected] [email protected] Nikki Jewell 847-867-5113 [email protected] COMMITTEES Emma Kane 847-890-5549 Cecelia Conway - Schooling Show Series [email protected] [email protected] 608-449-9552 Heather McCarthy 815-276-3471 Katie Miskovic – Grant Program [email protected] [email protected] 708-203-2659 Cindy Lambert 847-374-2090 Alison Volpentesta – Eventing Committee [email protected] 847-395-9291 [email protected] Fatima Kranz - Dressage Committee Katie Miskovic 708-203-2659 [email protected] 847-774-5856 [email protected] Andi Patzwald 214-686-4228 [email protected] MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN Lil Kane | 847-452-4207 Sarah Stone 224-234-3513 For questions and/or changes: [email protected] [email protected]

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Benefits of IDCTA Membership

There are many benefits of being an IDCTA Member

Community  Support - becoming a member of IDCTA brings you together with other equine lovers to support one another and improve the understanding of dressage and eventing disciplines  SCRIBE - receive IDCTA's monthly, electronic newsletter  SCRIBE - you can submit articles to be published in the SCRIBE  Facebook - join your equine community on IDCTA’s Facebook page

Education  Riding clinics - with some of the top trainers/coaches available  Education clinics (in development) – learn about different topics (i.e., tack fitting, equine insurance, essential oils, etc)  Schooling Shows  Recognized Shows

Financial  Discounts - receive a discount to ride in or audit IDCTA-sponsored clinics  USDF Group membership - included with your IDCTA membership - group members get most of the benefits of USDF membership (exceptions - a group membership cannot qualify for or participate in (1) regional championships; (2) Adequan®/USDF Year-End Awards or (3) USDF Breeder’s Championship Qualifiers and Finals classes) (link: https://www.usdf.org/faqs/gmo.asp#1)  Grants - apply for a grant to participate in a clinic (link: https://idcta.org/idcta- grant-program)  Advertising - Regular members get free advertising in the classified section of the SCRIBE and business members (1) get $60 of advertising in the SCRIBE, (2) can advertise through emails blasts to almost 2,000 in the equine community,(3) can post on IDCTA's Facebook page, and (4) can advertise events on the IDCTA website calendar (link: https://idcta.org/contact-us/advertising-rates)

Recognition  IDCTA year-end awards - be recognized for your achievements in both recognized and schooling shows

IDCTA August 2018 | Page 5 Fox Valley Saddle Association - IDCTA Dressage Schooling Show June 3, 2018 | Hampshire, IL Mechelle Rowland- Judges: Martina Mertens & Elizabeth Poulin White Golden Shadow (“L” Graduates) Skipper, 65.0%, 3 Stefan Sebastiani 2002 IDCTA Green as Grass Test 1 - Adult Amateur Triple My Details, Judy Smith on Black As Knight, 66.2%, 1 62.8%, 4 Gabrielle Born on SHEZ Exquisitely Cool, 64.7%, 2 2015 USDF Introductory Test C - Junior/Young Rider 2002 IDCTA Green as Grass Test 2 - Adult Amateur Sarah Johnson on Ireland, 67.8%, 1 Gabrielle Born on SHEZ Exquisitely Cool, 65.9%, 1 Sylvia Byars on Stella Bella Blue Moon, 61.3%, 2 2002 IDCTA Green as Grass Test 3 - Adult Amateur 2015 USDF Introductory Test C - Adult Amateur Lauren Gallucci on Breezy, 77.4%, 1 Annie Rzeszuto on Silberfee, 65.3%, 1 Gabrielle Born on SHEZ Exquisitely Cool, 60.3%, 2 Mechelle Rowland-White on Golden Shadow Skipper, 64.8%, 2 Stefan Sebastiani on Triple My Details, 56.6%, 3 Patty Johnson on Dancastle Timeline, 64.0%, 3 2002 IDCTA Green as Grass Test 4 - Adult Amateur 2015 USDF Introductory Test C - Open Stefan Sebastiani on Triple My Details, 63.8%, 1 June Pedersen on Mandala Dancer, 62.8%, 1 2015 USDF Introductory Test A - Junior/Young Rider 2015 USEF Training Level Test 1 - Junior/Young Rider Sarah Johnson on Ireland, 65.0%, 1 Emily Phelps on I Cross My Art, 63.9%, 1 2015 USDF Introductory Test A - Adult Amateur Shelby Swann on Natural Beauty, 62.0%, 2 Mechelle Rowland-White on Golden Shadow Skipper, 72.8%, 1 Sylvia Byars on Stella Bella Blue Moon, 60.2%, 3 Judy Smith on Black As Knight, 63.8%, 2 2015 USEF Training Level Test 1 - Adult Amateur Patty Johnson Susan Grever on Casper, 59.1%, 3 on Dancastle Timeline, 65.2%, 1 2015 USDF Introductory Test B - Junior/Young Rider Kristina Vik on All That Glitters, 65.0%, 2 Sarah Johnson on Ireland. 67.5%, 1 Heidi Kintz on Zip, 59.8%, 3 - T 2015 USDF Introductory Test B - Adult Amateur Warren Grever on Panda, 59.8%, 3 - T Annie Rzeszuto on Silberfee, 68.4%, 1 Stefan Sebastiani on Triple My Details, 57.0%, 5 Patty Johnson Dancastle Timeline, 67.8%, 2 Judy Smith on Black As Knight, 55.7%, 6 2015 USEF Training Level Test 1 - Open June Pedersen on Mandala Dancer, 55.2%, 1 2015 USEF Training Level Test 2 - Junior/Young Rider Katy Barrs on Miss Jane, 65.2%, 1 Emily Phelps on I Cross My Art, 63.1%, 2 Sylvia Byars on Stella Bella Blue Moon, 58.7%, 3 Shelby Swann on Natural Beauty, 55.4%, 4 2015 USEF Training Level Test 2 - Adult Amateur Kimberly Redden on Legacy, 63.1%, 1 Warren Grever on Panda, 60.8%, 2 Kristina Vik on All That Glitters, 56.9%, 3 Heidi Kintz on Zip , 56.0%, 4 Warren Grever on Linus, 55.6%, 5 2015 USEF Training Level Test 2 - Open Melissa Schielein on Reserve Wildcat, 61.9%, 1 June Pedersen on Dancastle Stormy Weather, 60.2%, 2 2015 USEF Training Level Test 3 - Junior/Young Rider Katy Barrs on Miss Jane, 58.2%, 1 2015 USEF Training Level Test 3 - Adult Amateur Kimberly Redden on Legacy, 65.2%, 1 Sarah Jedloe on Mephisto des Claires, 65.0%, 2 Jane McDowell on Biggie Smalls, 55.7%, 3 - T Ron Geffe on Niki, 55.7%, 3 - T

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August 2018 | Page 6 IDCTA Fox Valley Saddle Association - IDCTA Dressage Schooling Show continued from page 6 Katie Jousma on Lux ex Tenebris, 54.1%, 5 High Scores (prizes courtesy of Bits n’ Spurs, Sandwich, IL) Warren Grever on Linus, 53.9%, 6 2015 USEF First Level Test 1 - Junior/Young Rider Green as Grass/Introductory - Junior/Young Rider Emily Phelps on I Cross My Art, 56.3%, 1 Champion: Sylvia Byars on Stella Bella Blue Moon, 67.8% (Intro C) 2015 USEF First Level Test 1 - Adult Amateur Reserve Champion: Sarah Johnson on Ireland, 67.5% (Intro B) Virginia Brown on Todd, 64.1%, 1 Sarah Jedloe on Mephisto des Claires, 63.3%, 2 Green as Grass/Introductory - Adult Amateur Jane McDowell on Biggie Smalls, 56.7%, 3 Champion: Lauren Gallucci on Breezy, 77.4% (GAG 3) 2015 USEF First Level Test 2 - Adult Amateur Reserve Champion: Mechelle Rowland-White on Golden Shadow Virginia Brown on Todd, 64.8%, 1 Skipper, 72.8% (Intro A) 2015 USEF First Level Test 2 - Open Laura Bernardoni on Drastic Measures, 60.5%, 1 Training Level/First Level - Junior/Young Rider 2015 USEF First Level Test 3 - Open Champion: Katy Barrs on Miss Jane, 65.2% (Training Level 2) Nicole Dlugosz on SRS Arizen Talent, 62.2%, 1 Laura Bernardoni on Reserve Champion: Emily Phelps on I Cross My Art, 63.9% Drastic Measures, 58.5%, 2 (Training Level 1) Second Level & Up (& Misc.) Percentage Ride - Adult Amateur Ryan Bean on C.H.E.’s Furst Intention, FEI Test for 5-year-old Horses, Training Level/First Level - Adult Amateur 76.0%, HC Co-Champions: Western Dressage Association of America - Adult Amateur Patty Johnson on Dancastle Timeline, 65.2% - T (Training Level 1) Beau Breiman on Watch My Ability, 2017 WDAA Basic Level Test 1, Kimberly Redden on Legacy, 65.2% - T (Training Level 3) 67.5%, 1 Beau Breiman on Watch My Ability, 2017 WDAA Level 1 Test 4, Eventing 66.3%, 2 Champion: Stephanie Tomas on Ardeo Silver Fox, 25.0% (Novice A) EVENTING TESTS Reserve Champion: Kristina Vik on All That Glitters, 31.2% 2018 USEF Beg Novice Test A (Eventing) - Junior/Young Rider (Novice A) Danica Rowlett on Kentucky Dream, 33.6%, 1 2018 USEF Beg Novice Test A (Eventing) - Adult Amateur Nobuko Adachi on LB Ave, 32.2%, 1 Annie Rzeszuto on Silberfee, P R O T E C T Y O U R I N V E S T M E N T 34.7%, 2 Lauren Gallucci on Breezy, 37.1%, 3 Katie Jousma on Lux ex Tenebris, 37.2%, 4 Quality Boot Repairs Nobuko Adachi on Lothario, 38.9%, HC Yvonne Ocrant on Kilowatt, Since 1987 40.8%, 5 | Sole & Heel Replacement Andrea Marek on Halcyone, 41.4%, 6 (leather or rubber) 2018 USEF Novice Test A (Eventing) - Junior/Young Rider | Zippers: Repair or Replace Danica Rowlett on Kentucky Dream, 37.9%, 1 | Snaps 2018 USEF Novice Test A (Eventing) - Adult Amateur Stephanie | Elastic Tomas on Ardeo Silver Fox, 25.0%, 1 | Adding zippers to Kristina Vik on All That Glitters, 31.2%, 2 non-zippered boots Nobuko Adachi on LB Ave, 31.7%, 3 | Calf Modifications: Yvonne Ocrant Jack of All Trades, 33.6%, 4 Widen or Narrow Nobuko Adachi on Lothario, 37.1%, HC | Shorten the Height Yvonne Ocrant on Kilowatt, 40.7%, 5 | Conditioning 2018 USEF Novice Test A (Eventing) - Open | Polishing Melissa Schielein on Little Indian Boy RSF, 31.0% , 1 Let us bring new life to 2018 USEF Training Test A (Eventing) - Adult Amateur your favorite boots. Stephanie Tomas on Ardeo Silver Fox, 30.0%, 1 Sarah Jedloe on Mephisto des Claires, 36.4%, 2 Yvonne Ocrant on Jack of All Trades, 41.0%, 3 T H E 2018 USEF Training Test A (Eventing) - Open C O R N E R C O B B L E R Melissa Schielein on Little Indian Boy RSF, 27.9%, 1 404 W. Railroad (Rt. 72) | Kingston, IL 60145 Tedd Goth on Born to Boogie, 36.0%, 2 Fax 815.784.4453 | Email: [email protected] Tedd Goth on Born to Boogie, 39.0%, HC 815.784.4452 | www.thecornercobbler.com

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IDCTA August 2018 | Page 7 Team Hall Dressage & CT Show July 1, 2018 | Richmond, IL Photos by Punchkin Entertainment

DRESSAGE Rider, Horse, Score, Place Training Level Test 2 - JR Katy Barrs, Miss Jane, 60.769%, 1 Training Level Test 2 - Adults Kimberly Redden, Legacy, 66.346%, 1 Izabela Kaczmarek, Cryxus, 62.5%, 2 Patty Johnson, Dancastle Timeline, 60.192%, 3 First Level Test 2 - JR Katy Barrs, Miss Jane, 60.682%, 1 Training level Test 3 - Adult Kimberly Redden, Legacy, 66.136%, 1 Izabela Kaczmarek, Cryxus, 63.864%, 2 Casey Vanecek, Kodachrome, 62.272%, 3 First Level Test 1 - Adult Kimberly Redden, Legacy, 60.185%, 1 Training Level Test 1 - Adult Patty Johnson, Dancastle Timeline, 61.304%, 1 Training Level Test 1 - Open June Pedersen, Mandala Dancer, 55%, 1 Into Reserve Champion Training/Frist Level Champion: Kim Redden Training/First Level Reserve: Kim Redden Introductory Level Test B - Adult Patty Johnson, Dancastle Timeline, 66.25%, 1 Green as Grass Test 4 - Adult Annie Rzeszuto, Silberfree, 65.938%, 2 Lnidsay Yonker, Camellia, 54.75%, 1 Alexandra Valente, Solace, 64.0625%, 3 Western Dressage Introductory Level Test 1 - JR Introductory Level Test B - JR Kenneth Terry, Brody, 61.136%, 1 Olivia Freyburger, Hip Hip, 65.938%, 1 Western Dressage Introductory Level Test 3 - Adult Western Dressage Introductory Level Test 1 - Adult Patti Klein, Ford, 63.25%, 1 Renee Freyburger, Brody, 64.772%, 1 Introductory Level Test A - JR Western Dressage Introductory Level Test 4 - Adult Olivia Freyburger, Hip Hip, 64.063%, 1 Patti Klein, Ford, 63.571%, 1 Introductory Level Test C - Adult Alexandra Valente, Solace, 64.25%, 1 Annie Rzeszuto, Silberfree, 59%, 2 continued on page 7

Kimberly Redden and Legacy Katy Barrs and Miss Jane

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Patty Johnson and Dancastle Timeline Lexi Llanas and Supergirl’s Distant Dream

GAG/Western/Intro Level Champion: Patty Johnson Pre-Starter - Open GAG/Western/Intro Level Reserve: Olivia Freyburger Elizabeth Karlen, Orion V, 44.688%, 4, 48.688%, 1 Beginner Novice - JR COMBINED TESTS Madeleine Pogorzelski, Daddy’s Paycheck, 49.17%, 0, 49.17%, 1 Rider, Horse, Dressage Penalties, Jump Penalties, Total Hannah Geiss, Quintessence, 46.11%, 4, 50.11%, 2 Pre-Starter - JR Kat Edwards, Skye, 51,94%, 12, 63.94%, 3 Kylie Brickey, Cooper, 37.188%, 0, 37.188%, 1 Beginner Novice - Adult PlaceHannah Geiss, Raindrop, 37.8125%, 0 37.8125%, 2 Casey Vanecek, Kodachrome, 35%, 0, 35%, 1 Samual Freyburger, Riley, 39.688%39/688%, 0, 39.688%, 3 Novice - Adult Lixi Llanas, Supergirl’s Distant Dream, 43.125%, 0, 43.125%, 4 Izabela Kaczmarek, Cryxus, 35.75%, 12, 47.75%, 1 Pre-Starter - Adult Elizabeth Karien, Orion V, 41.5625%, 4, 45.5625%, 1 CT Champion: Casey Vanecek CT Reserve: Kylie Brickley

Casey Vanecek and Kodachrome

IDCTA August 2018 | Page 9 Lilo Fore Clinic By Beth Gagliardi | Photos by Stephanie Radloff Ever have one of those days where you feel like, no matter what you do, the outcome just doesn’t seem to change? That pretty much sums up my first ride with Lilo Fore. For this clinic, I chose to ride one of my training horses, Sterling, a 10-year-old, 18 hand Oldenburg gelding, owned by Kristine Currier. Sterling and I have been working together for a few years, and are currently competing at 3rd level. We have had a successful show record through 3rd level, along with multiple Regional and National awards. What could go wrong, right? I was so excited to get a chance to ride with Lilo, as she has always been a fair but tough judge, but now it seemed as though my first lesson with her was going downhill quickly! Sterling and I seemed to have differing ideas on what a dressage horse should look like. I was stuck on the dreaded 20-meter circle, unable to get him to stretch forward and down, or even to go on the bit, for that matter. It felt like I was stuck in a nightmare, dis- appointing Lilo and embarrassing myself. Having already watched some wonderful moments by Sara Veras and Flori, my lesson was starting to feel as though I wasn’t going to get anything accomplished.

After no real success in making a difference with Sterling, and riding out of desperation, trying to get anything to work (those were Lilo’s exact words), she finally had us working lateral movements to help with his relaxation and to unlock his back and jaw. We did shoulder-in, travers, and half-pass… then to my surprise, a compliment from Lilo! She remarked on my knowledge of how to correctly ride the angle and bend in those movements, and finally gave me the inspiration I needed. Now I wasn’t feeling like such a failure! There were moments within the lesson where I was able to get some good critique on things I didn’t realize I was doing with my hands; i.e. crossing the inside rein over the neck, raising one hand higher than the other, etc. But the majority of the first day really was disap- pointing, since I wasn’t able to do the simplest thing, such as getting my horse to stretch to contact, which is, ironically, my strong point. I was hopeful that it was just Sterling’s typical behavior -- unpredictable one day and astonishing the next. But I had to stay positive, or so I kept telling myself. To keep my mind off the sinking feeling I had for my second lesson, I sat and watched the lessons of Lydia Knurek and Sarah Veras. It was lovely watching the stride of Geshe grow as a result of the exercises Lilo had them working on. They did forward shoulder-in to medium trots on the short side.

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August 2018 | Page 10 IDCTA Lilo Fore Clinic continued from page 10 The horse learned to move into the bit and discover its balance in the forwardness of both the shoulder-ins, which drastically improved the elevation of the mediums. Sarah and Flori worked on learning how to move off the leg without barging into the contact. The word “Abstoben” was used, where the horse moves into and bounces back off the bit; the word liter- ally translates to “repel.” There was a noticeable difference in the quality of his movement when her horse would reach, bounce away, and not lean into the bit. After watching these rides, I was feeling inspired; I could do this! Day two we rode in the snaffle, because day one in the double bridle felt like a train wreck. I made sure I was fully warmed up; he was stretching into contact, and we entered the indoor with high hopes of a different outcome. Our warm up was slightly better than the previous day, and we were able to move quickly to where we left off the day before. We worked exercises of trot half circles and half-passes, focusing on keeping the connection, not just on the bent line, but also on the long side. Though we were still having issues with self-carriage and connection, we performed an exercise I was familiar with, but added an additional

component of turn on the haunches at the end: Working on the 20-meter circle at the walk, bringing the nose to the inside so the horse yields more sideways on four tracks, similar to the hand of a clock but with the horse’s nose to the middle of the circle. It is a wonderful exercise to get the horse to think about placement of their legs, encourage stepping into the contact through pelvic tilt, and to raise the shoulders up. Adding the turn on the haunches to the new direction then trotting off really helped with engagement, self-carriage, and connection to the outside rein. Our canter work focused on forward and back within the gait, and transitions in and out of the walk. With canter being both my and Sterling’s favorite gait, these exercises improved his throughness over his topline, his sit, and self-carriage. Since I was the last ride of the day, I felt I had cleared the arena of all spectators and had Lilo all to myself. I really enjoyed getting a chance to work with her, even though I felt at times that the ride was frustrating for all of us. Since this was first time she had worked with us, and not having the rides that I would have wanted, it is hard to come away from this experience and say it was everything I continued on page 11

IDCTA August 2018 | Page 11 Lilo Fore Clinic continued from page 11 had hoped for. We shared some very frank moments, and thankfully, In the few weeks post-clinic, I have continued to work on some of on the 2nd day, I was able to show her a glimpse of the talent this the weakness Lilo pointed out, and I feel that I have made progress spectacular horse has within him. We both agreed that a few more and continue to improve on those points. I am hoping that she will days together would have been helpful. remember us, and the next time we show in front of her, she will see the improvements that we have made. I very much look forward to Ultimately, I came to learn, and that I did. It came as no surprise that future clinics with Lilo Fore. there were several things I needed to work on, both for myself and all of my training horses. After the clinic, I needed a few days to pro- IDCTA Educational Grant Recipient Elizabeth Gagliardi owns a small cess my rides, finding the little successes within each one of them. dressage barn in NW Indiana, Excelsior Equestrian Center. She has been Keeping a positive attitude, making progress in training, and making training dressage for 26 years; is a USDF Certified instructor, a Bronze, sure the horse is happy within their work are ultimately my goals. Silver, and Gold Medalist, Freestyle Bronze and Silver Bar, and is working on her “L” Judge license.

August 2018 | Page 12 IDCTA IDCTA YEAR END AWARDS postmarked by the next day. It is each rider’s responsibility to send RULES GOVERNING a copy of the tests or a score report from USDF attached to IDCTA’s DRESSAGE AWARDS: Score Report Form to the awards chairperson (listed on the form). If (Revised January 2018) any part of the test or score sheet is illegible or not completed, the score will not be counted. It is the rider’s responsibility to see that OVERVIEW: the test or score sheet includes the name of the rider, name of the IDCTA shall present Champion and Reserve and third through sixth horse, name of the show, date of the show, class number, level, test place awards at the end of each competition year. The awards will number, division, score, percentage, and judge’s name and signature. be based on the average test score for each rider and horse com- Section 3: Only shows open to all competitors will be counted. bination as outlined below. Awards for each level will be based on the following: Section 4: • For each of the award levels, Introductory through Fourth Level, • Horse and rider combinations having the best average for the top one must have a minimum of five (5) rides, a minimum of three five (5) rides of those submitted for each level from Introductory (3) USDF recognized shows, and a minimum of three (3) different through Fourth Level. USDF/USEF recognized judges. In the case of two judges for a • Horse and rider combinations having the best average for the top class, the pair shall be considered one (1) judge (an average of the four (4) rides of those submitted for each of the FEI levels from two scores will be taken). Of the 5 scores submitted for year end PSG through Grand Prix. awards, one score must be the highest test of the level. • Horse and rider combinations having the best average for the • For each of the FEI award divisions, Prix Saint Georges through top three (3) rides of those submitted for Musical Freestyle at Grand Prix, one must have a minimum of four (4) rides, a minimum each USDF and FEI recognized level (training through Grand Prix). of two (2) shows, and a minimum of two (2) different USDF/USEF recognized judges. In the case of two judges for a class, the pair • Champion and Reserve and third through sixth place awards will shall be considered one (1) judge (an average of the two scores be awarded for Open, Adult Amateur and Junior (Jr)/Young Rider will be taken). divisions. Final divisions for each level are at the discretion of the Dressage Committee as entries warrant. • For each Freestyle level, one must have a minimum of three (3) rides under two (2) different USDF/USEF recognized judges from Rides will be counted at the level they are ridden (e.g. Training, 2 different USDF recognized show. Second). The rider must select which division they wish to compete in (Jr/Young Rider, Adult Amateur, or Open) as per their USEF clas- Section 5: The show year begins on November 1 (or that weekend) sification, e.g. professional rider (Open), Adult Amateur, etc. An Adult for one year and ends on October 31 (or that weekend) of the fol- Amateur or Jr/Young Rider may compete in more than one division, lowing year. for example Adult Amateur and Open, if they complete the required Section 6: All members who wish to be eligible for year end awards number of tests for each division (10 unique tests total for USDF level, must volunteer a minimum of five (5) hours per calendar year at 8 unique tests for FEI level, or 6 unique tests for Freestyle). It is the one or more IDCTA-sanctioned shows or activities, or pay a $50 fee competitor’s responsibility to ensure that they have the required in lieu of hours worked. The hours will be recorded by the member number of rides at each level within the division. and forwarded to the applicable awards chairperson by October 31st SCORE REPORT FORMS: of that competition year. To enable members to comply with this IDCTA has a Score Report Form available for use by Open, Adult Ama- requirement, a volunteer hours recording form will be published in teur, Junior and Life members. The Score Report Form is available on the Scribe and made available on the IDCTA website. The Board of the website, can be printed from the newsletter when published, or Directors shall identify sanctioned shows and activities and make requested from the VP of Dressage or any Board Member. One form them known to the membership through the Scribe and the website. should be used per level/division and requires a copy of each test Section 7: Journey Award (in place 2006 forward): clearly indicating the name and location of the show, name of the judge, name of the horse, name of the rider, the date of the show A horse and rider combination that has achieved 60% or higher for and the judge’s signature. Alternatively, a score report from the USDF two of the highest tests from two different judges of each level for website can be attached to the form after indicating which rides are First, Second, Third and Fourth levels (or equivalents) will be recog- selected for USDF/USEF recognized shows. nized as an IDCTA USDF Level Journey Award winner. RULES GOVERNING AWARDS: A horse and rider combination that has achieved 60% or higher for Section 1: In order to qualify for any awards, the rider of each horse two tests from two different judges for each level PSG, Intermedi- must be a member in good standing of IDCTA at the time the scores ate 1, Intermediate 2, and Grand Prix levels will be recognized as an are earned. If the rider would like to count a show score or scores IDCTA FEI Level Journey Award winner. that occurred prior to becoming a member of IDCTA, a $50 late fee Scores earned during or after the 2000 show year will be accepted in addition to the regular membership fee must be paid in order to with copies of score sheets or a USDF score sheet printout with the count the score(s). scores circled. Scores are earned over multiple years and submitted Section 2: It is each rider’s responsibility to report his/her own scores. once all required scores are earned for an award in that submission All mailed Score Report Forms with proof of scores, and a completed year. A separate form is available to be downloaded from the web- Volunteer Hour Form, must be postmarked no later than October 31. site, can be photocopied from the newsletter when published, or If that date falls on a Sunday or mail holiday, award forms must be continued on next page

IDCTA August 2018 | Page 13 Dressage Year End Awards continued from previous page requested from the VP of Dressage or any Board member. A horse/ two different USDF Recognized competition and one IDCTA rec- rider combination can only win the Journey Award once. ognized Schooling Show competition* in the categories listed. Horse owner must be an IDCTA member at the time the scores Section 8: In Hand Awards are earned. If the rider would like to count a show score or scores that occurred prior to becoming a member of IDCTA, a $50 late For In Hand awards, IDCTA shall present Champion and Reserve and fee will be assessed in order to count the score(s). third through sixth place awards, at the end of each competition year as entries warrant, in each of the following USDF Categories: • The Amateur/Junior handler needs a minimum of three scores, from at least two judges, from three different USDF recognized • Colt/Gelding Championship competitions or two different USDF Recognized competition and • Current Year Foal Championship one IDCTA recognized Schooling Show competition* in the Ama- • Filly Championship teur/Junior handler class. The handler must be an IDCTA member • Mare Championship at the time the scores are earned. If the rider would like to count • Stallion Championship a show score(s) that occurred prior to becoming a member of • Amateur Handler Champion IDCTA, a $50 late fee will be assessed in order to count the score(s). The rules that are in effect: As with other awards, five hours of volunteer time are required upon • The horse needs a minimum of three scores, from at least two submission to be eligible for the award. judges, from three different USDF recognized competitions or *For 2018 only

Section 7: USEA recognized Combined Test points will be awarded RULES GOVERNING at half the value listed for a Horse Trial. (This includes horse trials EVENTING AWARDS that have to cancel one phase, as well as the Wayne Eventing Derby.) (Revised January 2018) Section 8: A rider/horse combination who has ridden above the Section 1: In order to qualify for any award, the rider of each horse Preliminary level in the 5 years prior to the current show season is must be a Regular, Young/Junior Rider, and/or Life member of not eligible to receive year end award recognition in the Novice or the Association. The rider must be a member before the start date Beginner Novice categories. A rider/horse combination that has rid- of competition(s) for which scores are submitted in order to have den above the Training level in the 5 years prior to the current show these scores count toward awards. This is the responsibility of the season is not eligible to receive award recognition at the Beginner rider; the only exception is if a $50 late fee in addition to the regular Novice level. membership fee is paid. See membership application for renewal rules. Section 9: All riders who wish to be eligible for year end awards must Section 2: Awards will be determined for all levels from results of volunteer a minimum of five (5) hours per calendar year at IDCTA- United States Eventing Association (USEA) Three Day Events, Two related activities or other sanctioned shows/events., or pay a $50 Day Events and Horse Trials held in the United States. fee in lieu of hours worked. To enable members to comply with this requirement, a volunteer hours recording form will be published in Section 3: Points submitted for awards will be calculated and recorded the Scribe and made available on the IDCTA website. The hours will be per the following rules: recorded by the rider and must be signed by appropriate volunteer coordinator or show organizer. It is the rider’s responsibility to forward • Rider or owner must properly and fully complete the IDCTA awards the score report sheet and volunteer hours form (or $50 check in lieu form. The form is available on the Awards section of the website of) to the awards committee. Hours must be completed and sent to (www.idcta.org). the awards chairperson, postmarked by October 31 of the award year. • The USEA result summary from the USEA website (including Eventing Awards final point scores) must be submitted. If scores will not be on the The Association shall present awards in each of the following cat- website before the deadline, the signature of the show secretary egories: or organizer must be submitted instead. • USEA Advanced Level – Champion, Reserve Champion, Third • Award forms must be postmarked by October 31 if mailed, or Place, Fourth Place, Fifth Place, and Sixth Place. received via email or fax by the awards committee by October 31. If that date falls on a Sunday or mail holiday, award forms must be • USEA Intermediate Level – Champion, Reserve Champion, Third postmarked by the next day. Place, Fourth Place, Fifth Place, and Sixth Place. Section 4: The show year begins on November 1 (or that weekend) • USEA Preliminary Level – Champion, Reserve Champion, Third of one year and ends on October 31 (or that weekend) of the fol- Place, Fourth Place, Fifth Place, and Sixth Place. lowing year. • USEA Training Level – Champion, Reserve Champion, Third Place, Section 5: It is the rider or owner’s responsibility to report his or her Fourth Place, Fifth Place, and Sixth Place. own scores. • USEA Novice Level – Champion, Reserve Champion, Third Place, Section 6: In the event that no qualified recipients for an awards cat- Fourth Place, Fifth Place, and Sixth Place. egory are presented to the awards committee, that awards category for that year will be deleted. continued on next page

August 2018 | Page 14 IDCTA Eventing Year End Awards continued from previous page

• USEA Beginner Novice Level – Champion, Reserve Champion, Reserve Champion of a Level – Awarded to the horse/rider combi- Third Place, Fourth Place, Fifth Place, and Sixth Place. nation accumulating the second highest points at that level. Each of the above categories will be divided into Open, Adult Ama- Third Through Sixth Placing of a Level – Awarded to the horse/ teur, and Young Rider. A rider can qualify for Open or Adult Amateur, rider combinations accumulating the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth but not both. To qualify as an Adult Amateur, you must be registered highest number of points at that level. with the USEA or USEF as an Amateur. Horse of The Year Award – Awarded to the horse having the highest Additional Awards total cumulative points from USEA recognized competitions from Beginner Novice through Advanced levels in accordance with the • High Point Horse Of The Year – Champion and Reserve Cham- point system and rules. Riders and owners must be IDCTA members pion. Presented to the horses with the highest point totals for the at the time of the competitions for the results to count toward year year. Points from Schooling Show Mini Event level do not count end awards (or subject to a $50 late fee plus regular membership towards this award fee). Points are accumulated from the start date of membership. • Young Rider Of The Year – Champion and Reserve Champion. Low Score Pony Club Award – Awarded to to the horse and rider Presented to the Young Riders with the highest point totals for the combinations with the lowest final submitted score at each level. Rid- year. (Definition of a Young Rider per IDCTA by-laws). Points from ers and owners must be IDCTA members at the time of the competi- Schooling Show Mini Event level do not count towards this award. tions for the results to count toward year end awards (or subject to • Adult Amateur Rider Of The Year – Champion and Reserve Cham- a $50 late fee plus regular membership fee). Points are accumulated pion. Presented to the Adult Amateur rider (ages 22 to 39 years) from the start date of membership. Must be a current USPC member, with the highest point totals for the year. Amateur determined as and must volunteer a minimum of five (5) hours per calendar year at per USEF rules. Points from the Green Horse awards level do not IDCTA-related activities or other sanctioned shows/events, or pay a count towards this award. $50 fee in lieu of hours worked. • Master Amateur Rider Of The Year – Champion and Reserve Points For Awards will be accumulated in the same manner as Champion. Presented to the Master Adult Amateur rider (40 years they are for USEA Year end and older) with the highest point totals for the year. Amateur Eventing Journey Award determined as per USEF rules. This award is offered to horse/rider combinations with 2 final scores • Low Score Champion – Presented to the Horse and Rider com- of 50 penalties or less from USEA recognized events at 3 different binations with the lowest final submitted score at each USEA rec- levels (Beginner Novice through Advanced) for a total of 6 submitted ognized level. There must be at least two riders receiving awards scores per combination. No more than 3 of the scores can be from in a division for this award to be given. the same venue. For 2018 awards, scores can be submitted beginning with the year 2012. Please submit a rider summary from the USEA Definitions of Awards website including the relevant scores. Rider and owner must be a member during the current awards year, but not required to have Champion of a Level – Awarded to the horse/rider combination been a member in prior years. accumulating the most points at that level.

and a completed Volunteer Hour form must be postmarked no later RULES GOVERNING SCHOOLING than October 31. If that date falls on a Sunday or mail holiday, award SHOW AWARDS forms must be postmarked by the next day. It is each owner/rider’s responsibility to send a copy of the tests as proof of participation Schooling Show participants eligible for IDCTA year end awards are and score authenticity. subject to the following rules: The Score Report form must be sent to the awards chairperson For Dressage Schooling Shows noted on the form. If any part of the test or score sheet is illegible or not completed, then the score will not be counted. It is the rider’s IDCTA shall present Champion and Reserve and third through sixth responsibility to see that the test or score sheet includes the name place awards at the end of each competition year. The awards will be of the rider, name of the horse, name of the show, date of the show, based on the average test score for each rider and horse combination class number, level, test number, division, score, percentage, and as outlined below. Award requirements are as follows: judge’s name and signature. Section 1: In order to qualify for any award, the rider of each horse Section 3: Scores Required must be a Regular, Young/Junior Rider, Business, and/or Life* member For each of the award levels, Green as Grass/Introductory through of the Association. The rider must be a member before the start date Second Level, one must have a minimum of four (4) rides, a mini- of competition(s) for which scores are submitted in order to have mum of three (3) IDCTA-recognized shows, and a minimum of three these scores count toward awards. This is the responsibility of the (3) different USDF/USEF or “L” Graduate recognized judges. Of the 4 rider. If the rider would like to count a show score(s) that occurred scores submitted for year end awards, one score must be the highest prior to becoming a member of IDCTA, a $50 late fee in addition to the test of the level with the exception of Green as Grass/Introductory regular membership fee must be paid in order to count the score(s). which can be ridden as walk trot only. The ranking for the entries will Section 2: It is each owner or rider’s responsibility to report his/ be determined once the average score is verified. Placings will be her own scores. All mailed Score Report forms with proof of scores continued on next page

IDCTA August 2018 | Page 15 Schooling Show End Awards continued from previous page awarded based on the highest to lowest average score submitted. by October 31st of that competition year. To enable members to comply with this requirement, a volunteer hours recording form will Section 4: The show year begins on November 1 (or that weekend) be published in the Scribe and will be made available on the IDCTA IDCTA Grant Program of one year and ends on October 31 (or that weekend) of the fol- website. Alternately, the rider may choose to pay the $50 fee in lieu lowing year. of volunteer hours. The rider must meet this requirement. The Board The IDCTA Board of Directors has updated our Grant Program for our membership. We are very excited Section 5: All members who wish to be eligible for year end awards of Directors shall identify IDCTA-sanctioned shows and activities. about this program and hope that more IDCTA members begin sending in applications for upcoming must volunteer a minimum of five (5) hours per calendar year at one or For Mini Event Training Schooling Shows more IDCTA-sanctioned shows or activities. The hours will be recorded clinics, whether IDCTA, USEA, USDF or USEF sanctioned. by the member and forwarded to the applicable awards chairperson IDCTA shall present Champion and Reserve and third through sixth by October 31st of that competition year. To enable members to place awards at the end of each competition year. The awards will be comply with this requirement, a volunteer hours recording form will based on the average test score for each rider and horse combination be published in the Scribe and will be made available on the IDCTA as outlined below. Awards of the levels are as following: As always, the funds must be used for tuition only. IDCTA members can qualify every year. To qualify website. Alternately, the rider may choose to pay the $50 fee in lieu for a grant, clinics must be with trainers farther than 100 miles from the Chicagoland area. The clinics of volunteer hours. The rider must meet this requirement. The Board Section 1: In order to qualify for any award, the rider of each horse of Directors shall identify IDCTA-sanctioned shows and activities. must be a Regular, Young/Junior Rider, Business, and/or Life* member must be produced by IDCTA, USEA, USDF, USEF or must be an approved clinic. In return, IDCTA asks of the Association. The rider must be a member before the start date For Combined Training Schooling Shows of competition(s) for which scores are submitted in order to have that the recipient of the grant write a detailed article about the clinic for the next issue of the Scribe. these scores count toward awards. This is the responsibility of the The article should be a minimum of one typed page and may include photographs (please provide IDCTA shall present Champion and Reserve and third through sixth rider. If the rider would like to count a show score(s) that occurred place awards at the end of each competition year. The awards will prior to becoming a member of IDCTA, a $50 late fee will be assessed photographer credit). be based on the average finishing score for each rider and horse in order to count the score(s). combination as outlined below. Award requirements are as follows: Section 2: It is each rider’s responsibility to report his/her own scores. Other qualifications are as follows: An applicant must be a member in good standing of IDCTA for a Section 1: In order to qualify for any award, the rider of each horse All mailed Score Report forms with proof of scores and a completed must be a Regular, Young/Junior Rider, Business, and/or Life* member Volunteer Hour form must be postmarked no later than October minimum of six months at the time the clinic is to be held. An application and copy of the clinic entry of the Association. The rider must be a member before the start date 31. If that date falls on a Sunday or mail holiday, awards must be of competition(s) for which scores are submitted in order to have postmarked by the next day. It is each rider’s responsibility to send must be submitted a minimum of 60 days prior to the opening date of the clinic. This will allow the these scores count toward awards. This is the responsibility of the a copy of the tests as proof of participation and score authenticity. rider. If the rider would like to count a show score(s) that occurred Board of Directors enough time to review and vote on the applicant's request at the next board prior to becoming a member of IDCTA, a $50 late fee will be assessed The Score Report form must be sent to the awards chairperson meeting. in order to count the score(s). noted on the form. If any part of the test or score sheet is illegible or not completed, then the score will not be counted. It is the rider’s Section 2: It is each rider’s responsibility to report his/her own scores. responsibility to see that the test or score sheet includes the name One grant per clinic may be awarded. Not every qualified clinic will be awarded a grant. The two main All mailed Score Report forms with proof of scores and a completed of the rider, name of the horse, name of the show, date of the show, factors that will be considered when awarding grants are the following: IDCTA volunteer hours totaling Volunteer Hour form must be postmarked no later than October 31. class number, level, test number, division, score, percentage, and If that date falls on a Sunday or mail holiday, awards must be post- judge’s name and signature. a minimum of 5 in the past calendar year and each applicant’s past riding experience without regard marked by the next day. It is each owner/rider’s responsibility to send a copy of the tests as proof of participation and score authenticity. Section 3: Scores Required for number of shows entered or success in the show ring.

The Score Report form must be sent to the awards chairperson For each of the award levels, Starter Novice, Beginner Novice and noted on the form. If any part of the test or score sheet is illegible Novice, the rider/horse combination must have a minimum of three The amount funded by IDCTA per clinic is $200‐$400, or the cost of the clinic tuition, whichever is less, or not completed, then the score will not be counted. It is the rider’s (3) rides and a minimum of three (3) IDCTA-sanctioned schooling and will be voted on by the board. The grant funds may only be used for the clinic the applicant responsibility to see that the test or score sheet includes the name shows. The ranking for the entries will be determined once the aver- of the rider, name of the horse, name of the show, date of the show, age finishing score is verified. Placings will be awarded based on the anticipates participating in as a rider, and not an auditor. Funds may not be used for stabling, hauling class number, level, test number, division, score, percentage, and lowest to highest average score submitted. or other associated expenses, other than the cost of the clinic tuition. Grant funding may vary each judge’s name and signature. Section 4: The show year begins on November 1 (or that weekend) year depending on the amount available and number of qualified applicants, and will be awarded on a Section 3: Scores Required: of one year and ends on October 31 (or that weekend) of the following year. first come, first served basis. Funds not used in a given year will be rolled over to the next year. For each of the award levels, Pre-starter, Starter Novice, Beginner Novice and Novice, the rider/horse combination must have a mini- Section 5: All members who wish to be eligible for year end awards mum of three (3) rides and a minimum of three (3) IDCTA-sanctioned must volunteer a minimum of five (5) hours per calendar year at one or In cases where the grant recipient does not participate in the requested clinic or an article is not schooling shows. The ranking for the entries will be determined once more IDCTA-sanctioned shows or activities. The hours will be recorded submitted within a month of participating in the clinic, the funds granted will not be sent out and the average finishing score is verified. Placings will be awarded based by the member and forwarded to the applicable awards chairperson on the lowest to highest average score submitted. by October 31st of that competition year. To enable members to will be reallocated back. This will allow the money to be used for another applicant. comply with this requirement, a volunteer hours recording form will Section 4: The show year begins on November 1 (or that weekend) be published in the Scribe and will be made available on the IDCTA All grant applicants will be notified of the decision by phone or email after the board has voted. Checks of one year and ends on October 31 (or that weekend) of the fol- website. Alternately, the rider may choose to pay the $50 fee in lieu lowing year. of volunteer hours. The rider must meet this requirement. The Board will be mailed to the applicant only after the Scribe article has been received. Section 5: All members who wish to be eligible for year end awards of Directors shall identify IDCTA-sanctioned shows and activities. must volunteer a minimum of five (5) hours per calendar year at one or *Life memberships in IDCTA are no longer available. more IDCTA-sanctioned shows or activities. The hours will be recorded by the member and forwarded to the applicable awards chairperson

August 2018 | Page 16 IDCTA IDCTA Grant Program

The IDCTA Board of Directors has updated our Grant Program for our membership. We are very excited about this program and hope that more IDCTA members begin sending in applications for upcoming clinics, whether IDCTA, USEA, USDF or USEF sanctioned.

As always, the funds must be used for tuition only. IDCTA members can qualify every year. To qualify for a grant, clinics must be with trainers farther than 100 miles from the Chicagoland area. The clinics must be produced by IDCTA, USEA, USDF, USEF or must be an approved clinic. In return, IDCTA asks that the recipient of the grant write a detailed article about the clinic for the next issue of the Scribe. The article should be a minimum of one typed page and may include photographs (please provide photographer credit).

Other qualifications are as follows: An applicant must be a member in good standing of IDCTA for a minimum of six months at the time the clinic is to be held. An application and copy of the clinic entry must be submitted a minimum of 60 days prior to the opening date of the clinic. This will allow the Board of Directors enough time to review and vote on the applicant's request at the next board meeting.

One grant per clinic may be awarded. Not every qualified clinic will be awarded a grant. The two main factors that will be considered when awarding grants are the following: IDCTA volunteer hours totaling a minimum of 5 in the past calendar year and each applicant’s past riding experience without regard for number of shows entered or success in the show ring.

The amount funded by IDCTA per clinic is $200‐$400, or the cost of the clinic tuition, whichever is less, and will be voted on by the board. The grant funds may only be used for the clinic the applicant anticipates participating in as a rider, and not an auditor. Funds may not be used for stabling, hauling or other associated expenses, other than the cost of the clinic tuition. Grant funding may vary each year depending on the amount available and number of qualified applicants, and will be awarded on a first come, first served basis. Funds not used in a given year will be rolled over to the next year.

In cases where the grant recipient does not participate in the requested clinic or an article is not submitted within a month of participating in the clinic, the funds granted will not be sent out and will be reallocated back. This will allow the money to be used for another applicant.

All grant applicants will be notified of the decision by phone or email after the board has voted. Checks will be mailed to the applicant only after the Scribe article has been received.

IDCTA August 2018 | Page 17 IDCTA Grant Application

Name: _IDCTA Number:

Name of Parent or Guardian (if under 18)

Address:

Phone Number: Email address:

Horse’s Name: Owner:

Clinic & Location:

Do you have a regular trainer?

If yes, who? How long?

Frequency of Lessons:

What discipline do you ride?

What are your riding goals?

What other clinics have you ridden in the past 12 months?

What contributions have you made to the IDCTA in the last 12 months?

What future contributions do you plan to make?

Send Application & a copy of clinic entry form via mail or email at least 60 days prior to opening date to:

Katie Miskovic, 4215 Konrad Ave, Lyons,IL 60534 | Cell: 708‐203‐2659 | Email: [email protected]

August 2018 | Page 18 IDCTA Illinois Dressage and Combined Training Association 2018 Membership Form Name: ______Street Address: ______City / State / Zip: ______Home Phone: ______Cell Phone: ______Email (Required): ______

If you choose a type of membership that has an italic section, please complete the information for that specialized membership type: Regular Membership ...... $60.00 $ ______Young Rider Membership ...... $45.00 $ ______Rider Birth Date – REQUIRED! ______Junior Rider Membership $35.00 $ ______Rider Birth Date – REQUIRED! ______Business Membership* ...... $160.00 $ ______If you are joining as a Business Member, please provide us with additional information: Business Name: ______Street Address: ______City / State / Zip: ______

Please accept my gift to IDCTA’s Educational Grant Fund ...... $ ______Total ...... $ ______

Please make check payable to IDCTA. Credit cards NOT accepted with this form. Mail Membership Form & Check to: Lil Kane, 3591 Persimmon Drive, Algonquin, IL 60102 Email:[email protected] | Phone: 847-854-5263

IDCTA is an ALL Volunteer, Not-For-Profi t Organization. Please become active in the club and VOLUNTEER! Rules Governing IDCTA Year-end Awards: In order to qualify for any awards, the owner and the rider of each horse must be a Regular, Young Rider, Junior Rider and/or Life member of IDCTA at the time the scores are earned.

Explanation of Membership Fees: Regular Membership: $60.00 Includes an annual electronic subscription to the Scribe available at IDCTA.org, one vote in annual elections, discounted participation in select IDCTA sponsored activities and a USDF Group membership*. Young Rider Membership: $45.00 For those members who will not have reached their 22nd birthday before January 1, 2018. Same benefi ts as regular members with the exception of voting privileges. Junior Rider Membership: $35.00 For those members who will not have reached their 17th birthday before January 1, 2018. Same benefi ts as regular members with the exception of voting privileges. Business Membership: $160.00 Entitles a business to ONE IDCTA Regular, Junior Rider or Young Rider membership. $60 of advertising in the Scribe, a link to your website from IDCTA’s website and an entry into the Business Directory with your logo and a summary of your business off erings. You can also advertise your events on the IDCTA website calendar, and request E-Blasts be sent out to the IDCTA email list. Once you have signed up as a business, your application will be sent to the web administrator and you will be sent a questionnaire to build your directory page. Th is is a great way to advertise your business. * USDF Group membership includes 10 issues of the USDF Connection and many additional benefi ts. It is not a participating membership and does not include eligibility for USDF year end awards and to compete in Regional competitions. For further information go to www.usdf.org/clubs/gmo. IDCTA August 2018 | Page 19 TDF Your Source for Support

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August 2018 | Page 22 IDCTA 2018 Schooling Show Dates May Judge 6 Mini Event & CT at Geneva Equestrian TBA 12 Horse Power Healing Benefit Show J. Kotylo 19-20 Mini Event & CT at Barrington Hills Riding Center B. Fript and J. Pecora 26-27 Dressage at Silverwood Farm TBA June 3 Mini2018 Event & IDCTA CT at Geneva Schooling Equestrian Show CalendarTBA 3 SeeDressage for your at the IDCTA Fox Valley Schooling Saddle ShowAssociation Omnibus forTBA details! 10 (OnlyMini EventIDCTA & members CT at The will Fox receive Valley the Saddle Schooling Association Show OminbusTBA — start or renew your membership today at www.idcta.org) 16 Dressage at Marquis Dressage A. Walker-Basak Please note addition to the calendar highlighted below. Showbill on next page. 23-24Also, the IDCTAIDCTA hosted Rated schooling Show at Silverwood show has been moved to July 7thL. Fore,from AugustT. Poulin, 26th et al. 30 Dressage, Mini Event, & CT Haywire Farms TBA July 1 Dressage & CT at Team Hall J. Pecora 7 Dressage & CT hosted by IDCTA at Silverwood Farms T. Juaquin 8 Dressage, Mini Event, & CT at Winsom Farm N. Trapp 14 Dressage at Excelsior Equestrian Center TBA 15 Dressage & CT at Cross Winds Farm J. Pecora 21 Dressage & CT at Hannaberry Farm L. Knurek 29 Mini Event & CT at The Fox Valley Saddle Association TBA August 5 Mini Event & CT at Geneva Equestrian TBA 11-12 Dressage at Silverwood Farm TBA 18 Dressage, Mini Event, & CT Haywire Farms TBA 19 Dressage & CT at Fields and Fences L. Gray

September 2 Dressage & CT at Team Hall L. Knurek 9 Dressage & CT at ERC Farm A. Walker-Basak 23 Dressage at the Fox Valley Saddle Association TBA October 6 Dressage & CT Championshps at Fields and Fences C. Mangasarian 7 Mini Event Championships at Silverwood TBA 14 Mini Event & CT at Geneva Equestrian TBA 28 Mini Event & CT at Geneva Equestrian TBA

IDCTA August 2018 | Page 23 Classified Ads up to 50 words are FREE for IDCTA members! 10¢ a word for non-members. Send your ad to Mary Jo Downen at [email protected]

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August 2018 | Page 24 IDCTA To list your event in the IDCTA Calendar of Events, email to Mary Jo Downen, [email protected]

NOTE: IDCTA Events and Notices are BOLD and qualify for IDCTA volunteer hours.All Region 2 USDF Shows and USEA Area IV events (as well as all IDCTA shows/events) are eligible for volunteer hours with signed volunteer form. All IDCTA Schooling Show Series Shows are in BLUE.

JULY OCTOBER July 29 October 6 Mini Event & CT at The Fox Valley Saddle Association. See your IDCTA Dressage & CT Championshps at Fields and Fences. See your IDCTA Schooling Show Omnibus for details. Schooling Show Omnibus for details. October 7 AUGUST Mini Event Championships at Silverwood. See your IDCTA Schooling August 5 Show Omnibus for details. Mini Event & CT at Geneva Equestrian. See your IDCTA Schooling Show October 14 Omnibus for details. Mini Event & CT at Geneva Equestrian. See your IDCTA Schooling Show August 5 Omnibus for details. Fields & Fences USEF/USDF rated Dressage Show, Fields & Fences Equestrian October 28 Center, Gurnee, IL. This show pays prize money! Judge: Thomas Poulin. Contact Mini Event & CT at Geneva Equestrian. See your IDCTA Schooling Show [email protected] Omnibus for details. August 11-12 Dressage at Silverwood Farm. See your IDCTA Schooling Show Omnibus for details. August 18 Haywire Farms Triple Show. See your IDCTA Schooling Show Omnibus Attention: Show for details. Managers & August 19 Dressage & CT at Fields and Fences. See your IDCTA Schooling Show Organizers! Omnibus for details. Part of the thrill of competing is seeing August 26 your results in the IDCTA Scribe! IDCTA Triple Show at Silverwood Farm. See your IDCTA Schooling Show Omnibus for details. We have a variety of area competitions each year and only a few send us results SEPTEMBER September 2 and/or photos. Please take a moment to Dressage & CT at Team Hall. See your IDCTA Schooling Show Omnibus give your competitors the added thrill for details. of seeing their results in print. September 9 Dressage & CT at ERC Farm. See your IDCTA Schooling Show Omnibus Send all show results, stories and for details. photographs to September 23 Scribe Editor Mary Jo Downen at Dressage at the Fox Valley Saddle Association. See your IDCTA Schooling Show Omnibus for details. [email protected].

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