Half-Halt The Newsletter for the Southeastern Chapter of the Virginia Dressage Association Volume Number 20 Issue Number 8 August 2006

JR/YRs do SVDA proud at Team Championship

Jr. Ponchs were the most colorful Costumes

The annual membership publication for SVDA (www.gosvda.org ) a chapter of the Virginia Dressage Association VADA is a Group Member Organization (GMO) of USDF and all members are automatically USDF Group Members Page 2 Volume 20August 2005 Board of Directors Volunteers for Recognized Show President August 13, 2006 Beth Rippel Saturday (757) 485-1992 Ring Transport to: [email protected] • Sarah Miller

Vice President Ring Set-Up: (8) Robyn Nunnally • Ramona LaFlamme (757)986-4498 • Beth Rippel [email protected] • • Secretary • Ramona Laflamme • (757) 986-3643 • [email protected] • Sunday Treasurer Scribes: (4) Rebecca Kelly Ring 1 AM: Cathy Giambolvo (757)426-2174 Ring 1 PM: Ann Switalski [email protected] Ring 2 AM: Janice Mumford Ring 2 PM: Janice Mumford

AHSA Show Chairman Susan Watkins Ring Stewards: (4) (757)422-4452 Ring 1 AM: Dawn Sherrill (outdoors) Ring 1 PM: Dawn Sherrill (outdoors) Ring 2 AM: Nancy Speisser Schooling Shows Ring 2 PM: Joanne McClellan Dawn Sherrill (757)482-4138 Runners: (4) Ring 1 AM: Carol Gonyo Clinics & Programs Ring 1 PM: Abby Zezeski Kathy Rowse Ring 2 AM: Carly Nunn (757)255-0524 Ring 2 PM: Mary Winchell [email protected] Warm up Ring Stewards: (2) Membership AM: Donna Rowland PM: Carol Gonyo Danielle Rowland (757)255-0524 Coolers: Kathy Rowse (3) [email protected]

Newsletter Scorers: Becky Kelly Sarah Miller Ring Take Down: (6) (757)357-7587 • Ann Switalski [email protected] • Scholarship • Sandy Johnson • (757)582-2939 • [email protected] •

Ring Transportation from: (1) Awards Carol Gonyo •

(757)436-2374 Floaters: (2) [email protected] • Ways & Means • Karen Barnard (757) 934-3714 SVDA 2006 Schooling Show Schedule [email protected] DATE FARM JUDGE Open Close Sept.10th Charity Farm Margaret Little (r) Aug.14 Aug. 28 Oct. 8th Shibui Ni Carter Bass (R) Sep. 11 Sep. 25 Nov.12th Marturia Den Jeffers (r) Oct.16 Oct.30 Page 3 Volume 20 August

TerraCeia Farm SVDA Schooling Show Class 2 Intro A Class 7 Training Level Test 3 B Nancy Speisser Rudy 131 65.5 1 Linda Starowicz Navarre 147 61.25 2

Alexis Albright Gambler 112 56 6 Caitlyn Bersch Barbados 129 53.75 3 Jamee Albright Strawberry 120 60 3 Koryn Staehling Victoria 125 52.083 4 E.C. American Fliegan Jessica Littlefield Beauty 121 60.52 Wendy Murray Flugenheimer 155 64.583 1 Jenny Eda Dallas 118 59 4 Class 8 Training Level Test 4 A Allison Hay Five K 116 58 5 Carol Gonyo Ulex 161 61.923 3

Laura Lisa Croxton Bingo Helen 171 65.769 2 Class 3 Intro B Nancy Speisser Rudy 134 63.809 3 Ariana Maher Cassidy 181 69.615 1

Abby Zezeski Totally on Time 135 64.285 2 Class 9 Training Level Test 4 B Alexis Albright Gambler 136 64.761 1 Edie Nault Princeton 147 56.538 5 Jamee Albright Strawberry 133 63.333 4 Candice Smith Summer Storm 154 59.23 3 E.C. American Jessica Littlefield Beauty 132 62.8575 Nicole Kohart Archie 151 58.076 4 Jenny Eda Dallas 130 61.904 6 Wendy Murray Fliegan Flugenheimer 176 67.692 1 Koryn Staehling Victoria 156 60 2 Class 4 Training Level Test 1 Class 10 First Level Test 1 Gabrielle Fleming Rioja Reserva 148 67.272 2 Victoria Pickett Mainway's Wannabe 168 62.222 3

Mary Kara Puffin 140 63.636 4 Annette Kenyon Mickey 173 64.074 1 Natalie Abby Zezeski Totally on Time 137 62.272 6 Edwards Amish Heir 148 54.814 5 Sandy Johnson Ceiligh 154 70 1 Edie Nault Princeton 163 60.37 4 American Jenifer McGeivre Grafitti 139 63.181 5 Grace Harrell Bobby's Salty Bar 171 63.333 2 Linda Starowicz Navarre 142 64.545 3 Class 11 First Level Test 2 Class 5 Training Level Test 2 Michelle Mr. Dandy's Mary Kara Puffin 143 55 7 O'Conner Conclusion 208 61.176 2 Carly Nunn Cosmopolitan 154 59.23 4 Victoria Pickett Mainway's Wannabe 211 62.058 1 Caitlyn Bersch Barbados 144 55.384 6 Alexa Rudis Pinata 203 59.705 3

Abby Zezeski Totally on Time 166 63.846 1 Class 12 First Level Test 3 Michelle Mr. Dandy's Strobach Silbato 165 63.461 2 O'Conner Conclusion 215 61.428 2 American Jenifer McGeivre Grafitti 148 56.9235 Annette Kenyon Mickey 213 60.857 3 Carol Gonyo Ulex 160 61.538 3 Susan Aiken Dun That 228 65.142 1 Class 6 Training Level Test 3 A Class 13 First Level Test 4 Laura Lisa Croxton Bingo Helen 164 68.333 2 Amanda Allin Windswept 218 60.555 2 Gabrielle Fleming Rioja Reserva 155 64.583 3 Alexa Rudis Pinata 216 60 3 Bettina Strobach Silbato 139 57.916 5 Grace Harrell Bobby's Salty Bar 221 61.388 1

Sandy Johnson Ceiligh 165 68.75 1

Candice Smith Summer Storm 153 63 75 4 Page 4 Volume 20 August

Class 13 Second Level Test 1 Class 14 Second Level Test 2 Golden Kristen Kristen Robinson Guiness 230 60.5261 Robinson Golden Guiness 223 60.27 1 Class 15 Second Level Test 3 Class 16 Second Level Test 4 Tina Bodner Chagall 304 64.68 1 Tina Bodner Chagall 308 60.392 1 Sara Miller Alexander the Great 285 60.638 2 Sara Miller Alexander the Great 297 58.235 2 Class 17 Third Level Test 2 Class 18 Fourth Level Test 2 Alexandra Jessica Glagola SCF Magic Happens 255 60.071 1 Zoskey FA Patriot 270 62.791 1 Class 19 PSG Class 20 Second Level Jr. Test of Choice Tristin Hardy Naguchi 258 64.5 1 Amanda Allin Windswept 2-1 213 56.053 1 Class 21 Musical Freestyle Class 22 Training Level Jr. Test of Choice Tristin Hardy Naguchi (L-4) 160.5 66.875 1 Ariana Maher Cassidy (T-2) 179 68.846 1 SCHOOLING SHOW VOLUNTEER POSITIONS – 2006

Please write in your name, phone number and email address for positions you are volunteering to fill.

Date: September 10 GOOD JOB!! Location: Charity Farm Thanks to everyone who sold Tupperware for the Entry Secretary (1): Sandy Johnson 3617 Old Mill Rd Chesapeake, VA 23323 club. We had a gross sales total of $435.00 which (757) 582-2939; [email protected] gave us a 50% profit of $217.50. Don’t forget to keep those Va. Diner peanut orders coming in Show Secretary A.M. (1): Susan Watkins through the end of the year. We get 40% of all Show Secretary P.M. (1): those orders. Ring Transportation to (1): Ring Set up: (4) • Michelle O’Connor • • • Lunches & snacks (1): Kelly Smith Scribe A.M. (1): Anne Switalski Scribe P.M. (1): Ring Steward A.M. (1): Julie Smith REC. SHOW Ring Steward P.M. (1): Best of luck to everyone at the recognized show Runner A.M. (1): Lisa Croxton this month. Don’t forget to visit out Ways and Runner P. M. (1): Means tent for hotdogs/hamburgers/pasta Ring Take Down (4): • Robyn Nunnally salad/cold drinks/snacks and much more. I have • made some more “Emergency Horse Show Kits”, • so check them out. Kasey Blanton and Denise Ring Transportation from (1): Robyn Nunnally Stenstrum will be manning the tent for me while I am out of town for work. See you all at Thanks for volunteering! I will contact volunteers the September schooling show. prior to the show to let you know when to arrive at the show.

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1) Applications will be in the Sept. newsletter and applications will not be accepted until then. 2) Since this is a discounted clinic - paid for by SVDA & VADA - applications will be taken for 1 lesson per rider until Oct 2nd. If the clinic has open slots by Oct 2nd, the applications for extra lessons will be accepted on a 1st come/1st served basis. If there are too many applications in at the same time - we will randomly select riders out of a hat for additional lessons. 3) Closing date is Monday Oct 9th. Applications will only be accepted with full payment, signed release form & current coggins tests. Applications will not be accepted by email or phone. There will be no refunds for any reason after the closing date, including vet certificate, unless you fill your own slot.

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Donald and Yolanda Williamson new edition taking a nap at the SVDA Schooling show at Terra Ceira.

Summertime Blues Summer Time Blues Dressage at Lexington Results: Williamston NC Sandy Johnson and Meca July 22/23 Tristin Hardy on Naguchi PSG - 62.00% 4th place 71% Musical Freestyle 4th level - 1st PSG - 65.00% 4th Place Jessica Zoskey & FA Patriiot place 3rd LL 3 66.222% 1st 63% 4/3 - 2nd place Sandy Johnson and Ceiligh 4th LL 2 63.721% 3rd Training Level Test 1 - 69.091 Victoria Pickett on Chance of a 2nd Place Kathy Rowse & Rowena Lifetime and Simone Sutherland-Keller Training Level Test 3 - 71.250 4th LL 2 63.48% 3rd on Zeke, coach Tristin Hardy 1st Place 4th LL 3 65.652% 1st Reserve Champions Sporting Horse Training Level Test 3 - 71.250 Amateur Challenge - team 2nd Place Danielle Rowland and Magic PSG 63.25% 3rd Simone Sutherland-Keller on Zeke Sandy Johnson and Patrick Too I-1 66.25% 3rd 65.4% Musical Freestyle 1st level First Level test 2 - 66.765 1st Place Kathy Rowse & Gambon Training Level test 1 - 64.091 Owner Susan Watkins 2nd place 1st LL 4 66.25% 5th

Sandy Johnson and Selim Free full board for one horse. 12X12 stall, pasture, hay and feed in return for First Ll t.1 -65.556 3rd place feeding and stall cleaning for two horses (plus own) four nights a week. First Ll t.2 - 65.00 3rd Place Private farm with dressage ring, trails and round pen. Ten minutes from Second Ll t.1-60.789 1st place Smithfield. Must have good references and be reliable. Stall available in October. First Level test 2 - 62.941 Call 357-3233 10/06 2nd place Page 8 Volume 20 August

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SVDA 2006 JR/YR Team Championship THANK YOU to all sponsors and supporters of the Finals Report youth team. The saddlepads from Chesapeake

Saddlery were beautiful, embroidered by Print and The team championships were held this past weekend at Morven Stitch. All who donated items, purchase items, sold Park in Leesburg, VA and SVDA did awesome! Here are results items, it was a group effort that made it possible for and some highlights of the weekend: our youth team to participate.

SVDA Blue Team – Division 2A – Intro 13 and under Once again, a good time was had by all, and we all did Champions – 1st place Alexis Albright so well! I am so proud of all the riders and thankful Jamee Albright for the support from the families and club members. Gabby Dickerson Jennifer Hippensteel was invaluable as a second coach Jessica Littlefield and coordinator; everything ran very smooth this year. A special thanks to Alexis Taves for helping all the SVDA Gold Team – Division 2AA – Intro Junior/Young teams even though she was unable to ride at the last Riders minute due to horse injury. nd Reserve Champions – 2 place Sara Brodeur We had fun with our Fiesta! theme, even though we Koryn Staehling didn’t win the decorations contest, we thought it Abby Zezeski looked the best! Our costumes were a highlight of the

SVDA Platnum Team – Division 1D – 1st level awards ceremonies, with our colorful ponchos, Junior/Young Riders sombrero’s and ribbons on the horses. 4th Place Grace Harrell I am looking for the information for the show Victoria Pickett photographer – it’s not listed anywhere I can find. I Alexa Rudis will forward the information as soon as available.

SVDA Scramble – Division 1BB – TL 1/2 Junior/Young Congratulations to all on another successful year! Riders th 6 Place Tristin Hardy Holt Coach and Chef d’equipe

I am very proud of all the riders. Here are highlights from them all Alexis Albright – high personal score of 73.5% during her team tests – Congratulations! Jamee Albright – High Score Award in her division in the open test of 68% - Congratulations! Gabby Dickerson – high personal score of 73.8% during her team tests – Congratulations! Jessica Littlefield - high personal score of 65.2% during her team tests, she really pulled through even when horse Beauty spooked at the letters Sara Brodeur – solid average at 62%, had the unfortunate luck of rain/wind storm starting just as her test started on

Sat – way to hang in there and pull through for the team! Koryn Staehling – high average with 64-69% on all tests – put her on our team again! (first overnight show for horse Victoria) Abby Zezeski – 69% and 71% for team tests – keeping up that average! Grace Harrell – Nice and steady at 62%, even with the low scoring judge! Victoria Pickett – 68% in her 1/2 open test! Alexa Rudis – 65.5% toward that team score! Charlotte Holt – 69% in her team tests, unfortunately her scramble team mates were not as high scoring.

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Old Mill Dressage at Mill Creek Stables Training, Lessons & Sales by USDF Bronze & Silver Medalist

Sandy Johnson 3617 Old Mill Road Cell (757) 582-2939 Chesapeake VA 233323 [email protected] Fax (757) 485-5067

Tristen Hardy and Naguchi warmup for Prix ST. Gearge Alexa Rudis, Alexis Taves and Gabrielle Fleming Page 12 Volume 20 August

Page 13 Volume 20 August SVDA SCHOOLING SHOW ENTRY

Entry Fees: $20.00 / Class (+ $5.00 for non-members) Show Date:______Refunds: Vet Certificate Only! Make Checks Payable to SVDA, Inc. Location:______* Negative Coggins with Entry *Musical Freestyle * Introductory Level Through FF1 *USAEQ Rules Apply * Jr. Test of Choice (Training - 2nd Level) * Dressage Suitability ($5.00/Class) * Dressage Equitation ($S.O0/Cass)

A late fee of $5.00 per class will apply ($25 per ride for SVDA members, ($30 per ride for non-members), if you enter after the dosing date or if your entry is not received paid in full with a coggins test copy and signature before the show day. Closing Date is Monday, two (2) weeks prior to show. Checks returned for ANY reason will incur a charge of $35. SVDA Treasurer will contact member to arrange payment If payment is not made within 30 days the member will be suspended with all rights and privileges revoked until payment is made. Suspended members WILL NOT receive credit for scores earned while on suspension and will not be eligible for year end awards

HORSE: ______RIDER: ______TESTS: ______

(Riders must be prepared to ride in a small arena for Introductory Level through First Level Test 2.) TOTAL FEES:______

I enclose $ ______and Coggins for the above entries which are made at my own risk and subject to conditions of the SVDA. AGREEMEAT AND HOLD HAPMLESS. I acknowledge that the rules applicable to the Dressage Competition specified elsewhere on this Competition entry form have been made available to me and, if applicable, to my child, and that I am (we are) familiar with them. I (we) agree that the organization holding this Competition has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the organization shall deem to be sufficient. IN CONSIDERATION of the acceptance of the Entry and of the holding of this Competition and the opportunity for me (my child) to win prize money, ribbons or trophies, I agree to defend and to hold this organization, The American Horse Shows Association, Inc., the United States Dressage Federation, Inc., their Directors, officers members and agents, the owners, directors, officers and agents of the competition ground which the Competition is to be conducted, and any employees of the aforementioned parties, harmless from any claim for loss of injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of my (my child’s) horse while in or upon the competition premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim, and I further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss of my (my child’s) horse by disappearance, theft, death, or otherwise, and for any claim for damage or injury to the said aforementioned, or by the negligence of any other person or any other cause or causes. I HEREBY ASSUME the sole responsibility for and agree to defend, indemnify and save the aforementioned panties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by laws upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death, at any time arising out of or in consequence of my (my child’s) participation in this Corn petition howsoever such injuries, death, or damage to property may be caused and whether or not the same may have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties, or by any other person.

SIGNED:______DATE:______PHONE/E-MAIL:______Parent signs if under 18 years of age.

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LARGE UPRIGHT WOODEN TACK BOX Two large storage shelves Two bridle racks Two halter/misc. hooks One carpeted saddle rack New carpet on floor Heavy duty hinges/hasp Measurements 30”X 30”X 48” New exterior coat oil paint Box has been kept inside on blocks Plenty of room for boots/hat/brush caddie and blankets $110.00

Page 15 Volume 20 June Tack WANTED HORSES For sale: Klimke Dressage Saddle, Give me your tied, worn out, Terra Ceia Farm currently offers the following 16.1/2”, Med-wide tree, Black, retreaded, restitched boots and I’ll give quality horses for sale: Good condition. $650.00 them a new job. Got an old pair of Lillehammer Light-1994 gray TB broodmare by Wolf Call Sarah 357-7587 08/06 worn out field or dress boot collecting Power out of Vigorish by Vigors. Lily is an excellent dust in your closet or under your bed? mover, uncomplicated, easygoing mare with no vices. For Sale Cavallo washable I could sure use them! Any Her foals are athletic, have great temperaments and are shadbelly, only went to 2 decrapatated condition accepted. good sport horse types. She sells in foal to our FEI shows in it. 400.00 Sarah Miller 357-7587 or just bring level Stallion, Staccato. Please contact Sandy to them to the shows 08/06 Skyy- 2006 Oldenburg N.A. Gray Filly by Staccato out discuss. 582-2939 08/06 of Lillehammer Light. This athletic filly has the ability to be a top sport horse for the future. 10-year-old Reg. , bay with 4 white. Very sweet Pacifica, 1997 Dutch Warmblood broodmare by disposition. Top 10 AA Show Hack @ Sporthorse Idocus out of Domfee by Domino. Her sire, Idocus is Nationals, 2nd-level dressage, started changes and currently competing at Grand Prix and was a member half-pass work. For more information, call Sandy at of the Dutch Olympic Dressage Team at Athens. (757)582-2939. Pacifica is a full sister to our approved Stallion 2006 Jim Koford For Sale: Staccato. Due to an injury, Pacifica is being offered as Clinic Dates. Imported Dutch Warm Blood, School Master. a broodmare. Aug mid week TBA Zeline-2004 Dutch Warmblood filly by Hierarch out of Solid PSG-I1 15yrs old, 15.2 hands, bay Pacifica. Athletic, tall, powerful gaits and excellent Sept 23/24 Mare by Cyrian. Contact Kris Montgomery Oct 7/8 confirmation. Zeline carries the pedigree of the Grand Nov 4/5 for more information or to request a video. Prix Stallions Olympic Cocktail on the top and Idocus Dec 2/3 [email protected] 757-810-0656 09/06 on the bottom. She has the athleticism to excel in dressage as well as jumping. She will make a wonderful Coming 3 YO RPSI filly, beautiful and athletic, Sue Ash Dates addition to any performance or breeding program. half-sister to Axel Jr (5th in the young jumper Happy Valley: Additional 2006 foals due in June and July out of our ranking), bay with star and a little white on two August 11th Dutch Warmblood mare Pacifica/Royal Prince and the legs. Big, fluid mover. Cleared 4 1/2 feet as 7- August 25th Dutch mare, Lafonsa/ Staccato. Please call Donald or month old (not intentional). Will mature to 16 H, September 22nd Yolanda Williamson at 255-2327. very refined with warmblood movement. $6000. Louis Wood Terra Ceia Farm Standing Dutch Stallion Staccato Call Joanne 923-9201 or email [email protected]. www.terraceiafarm.com 09/06 Happy Valley: 8-06 August 18-19th September 6-7th For Sale: Weatherbeeta October 13-15th blanket. Hunter SVDA ITEMS FOR SALE October 16-17th green, water proof, mid- November 27-28th weight. In great shape! Carol Bishiop No tears or rips, just a little dusty. Size 86. $50 dates obo. August 18-20 [email protected] Sept 15-17 or 923-4073 08/06 October 13-15 Nov 10-12 17" Schleese, Jane Dec 8-10 savoie, medium width; Contact is very good condition, no SUPPORT OUR ASSOCIATION Lory @ 620-3921 fittings; $1900. POLO SHIRTS……………………….$28.00 17" Albion buffalo hide, SWEATSHIRTS………………………$30.00 2004 Circle M medium width; like new Supreme 2 horse 1 yr.; $3000. APRONS……………………………….$18.00 bumper pull trailer. TB Rambo Supreme SADDLEPADS…………………………$58.00 height, grey, padded, Flybuster, size 81; used locking tack once; $133. new; asking HATS……………………………………$15.00 compartment, and $95. TOTES…………………………………..$11.00 spare tire. Like new CAll Deri Jeffers: 757- condition. AVON SUNSCREEN…………………..$8.00 $3500.00 FIRM non 302-0224; 757-302-1169 negotiable. Call Lisa (barn); or email: (w/insect repellent) 757-256-0708 10/06 [email protected] AVON WIPES…………………………..$5.00 (sunscreen/insect repellent) HORSE SHOW EMERGENCY KIT...$7.00

DOUBLE PKG. RAIN PONCHOS...... $2.00 Page 16 Volume 20August

SVDA IS LOOKING FOR LOTS OF VOLUNTEERS FOR THE August 13th RECOGNIZED SHOW. CALL 986-4498 OR EMAIL [email protected] Robyn Nunnally

The Newsletter of the Southeast Chapter of the Virginia Dressage Association

Sarah Miller 13561 Courthouse Hwy. Smithfield, VA 23430