Don't Miss out on This Exciting Stallion Auction!

Calling All Volunteers: Show Season is Coming!, p6 Flextime – Someone for (Almost) Everyone!, p12 How NEDA Scholarships Work, p17

February 2013

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SPORT HORSE Don’t Miss Out on this Exciting Stallion Auction! BY KATHY HICKERSON, NEDA SPORT HORSE DIRECTOR The NEDA Stallion Auction is well under way! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to bid on exceptional stallions who have been generously donated by their owners. Anyone can bid! The funds for this auction have enabled NEDA to provide Ending Soon! The stallion auction ends soon. top cash awards for our Visit nedastallionauction.org breeders, owners and stallion owners. Over $11,500 was given FEBRUARY 16 out at the 2012 NEDA Fall Festival of Dressage. Our Current List of Stallions Visit the NEDA Stallion Auction between January 20 - February 16 to view a complete listing of the

available stallions and to bid. Some of the stallions © Carole MacDonald oﬀ ered are Donnersohn, Florianus, Lexington, Prado, Quaterback, Quaterhall, rocazino, Schroeder, Tantris, The 2012 NEDA Stallion Auction Futurity winner Harpo Lagoheidor and Werbellin. MG, owned and bred by Kathy Contact Kathy Hickerson at 603-673-4344 or [email protected]. Hickerson and sire Carlton Hill Visit nedastallionauction.org to bid. (Uphill x Vincent).

Spring Symposium 2012 Year End Awards The Inside Scoop - New Rider Tests and Freestyle Awards will be held at The Gathering at Marshfi eld May 4-5, Three County Fairgrounds, Northampton, MA during the Spring Dressage Competition Alison Head and Marlene Whitaker will present on Saturday, May 11, 2013. the new rider tests and training level freestyle. (p. 12) Congratulations to the winners! (p. 8) More details in upcoming issues and on neda.org. More details coming soon… NEDA 2013 OFFICERS Year-end Awards and Banquet: Linda Mendenhall president: Katherine McHugh 401 Nashua Rd., Groton, MA 01450 64 Pearl St., Charlestown, MA 02129 978-448-0066, [email protected] 617-337-5914, [email protected] MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Vice president-Activities: Kate O’Connor 235 Glenwood Road, Rutland, MA 01543 Membership Services Coordinator: Debbie Carr-Kirk EDITOR Tracie Richardson 508-886-4580, [email protected] 8 Carr Lane, Forestdale MA 02644 [email protected] Vice president-Services: Phyllis LeBlanc 508-539-3534, [email protected] 650 Boxford Rd., Bradford, MA 01835 GRAPHIC DESIGNER Lee Cullen 978-745-7648, [email protected] Membership Recruitment: Karin Swanfeldt [email protected] 105 Park St., Ayer, MA 01432 Secretary: Heather Stone 978-855-4683, [email protected] 78 Front St., Hopkinton, MA 01748 ADVERTISING Claire Liang 617-480-8077, [email protected] Nominations: Lainey Johnson [email protected] 474 S. Bolton Rd., Bolton, MA 01740 interim Treasurer: Katherine McHugh 978-568-0523, [email protected] 64 Pearl St., Charlestown, MA 02129 617-337-5914, [email protected] Volunteer Coordinator: Diane Holston A Tip of the Hat is a publication of The New England Dressage 49 Stevens St., Athol, MA 01331 Association, Inc., a non-profi t, tax-exempt corporation. 978-249-8543, [email protected] COORDINATORS Board Member at Large: Shawn Walker AND MANAGERS 1 Willard Circle, Andover, MA 01810 978-314-7691, [email protected] CONTENTS EDUCATION COMMITTEE education Coordinator: Angela Prenosil SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE 1 Don’t Miss Out on this Exciting Stallion Auction! P.O. Box 398, Thorndike, MA 01079-0398 Sponsorship Coordinator: Alexandra Dane President’s Message: NEDA Helps GMHA with New Footing – You 3 c. 413-627-2699, [email protected] 3 Newbury Rd., Ipswich, MA 01938 Can Help Too! Continuing education: Sally Davenport 978-356-0682, [email protected] 6 Calling All Volunteers: Show Season is Coming! 91 Front Street #309, Scituate, MA 02066 facilitator: Christine Shea 6 Support the Spring Show 781-378-1881, [email protected] 369 College Hwy., Southampton, MA 01073 7 Spring Show Program Advertising fall Symposium: Jen Dillon 978-314-9922, [email protected] 8 2012 Year End Award Winners P.O. Box 421, Yarmouth, ME 04096 Sponsorship Major Donors: Sue Storbeck 508-641-3121, [email protected] 12 USDF Training Level Freestyle Unveiled 92 Sampson Rd., Bolton, MA 01740 Spring Symposium: Kris Conquest 978-779-6020, [email protected] 12 Flextime – Someone for (Almost) Everyone! 143 Jug City Rd, Epsom NH 03234 Sponsor Development: Kathleen Gilroy How NEDA Scholarships Work 18 603-219-9255, [email protected] 80 Water St., Newburyport, MA 01950 23 USDF “L” Program to be Hosted by NEDA Scholarships: Susan Edelen 978-358-7282, 30 USDF Congratulates New “L” Program Graduates 21 Paradise Rd., Ipswich, MA 01938 [email protected] 30 Fund Your Dreams 978-356-8704, [email protected] 31 Thank You region 8 PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE OFF BOARD POSITIONS 33 NEDA’s Stallion Directory public Relations Coordinator: Open Webmaster: Tammy Paparella 6 Pratt’s Junction Rd., Sterling, MA 01564 34 Classifi eds A Tip of the Hat editor: Tracie Richardson 978-422-2324, [email protected] 34 Calendar of Events 466 Broadway, Hanover, MA 02339 781-826-4038, [email protected] Competition/other: Diana Lane 34 Mt. Hood Ter., Melrose, MA 02176 MEMBERSHIP A TIP OF THE HAT Communications Manager: 781-662-2373, [email protected] QUESTIONS AND ADVERTISING Catherine O’Neil, 1801 Ocean St., #31A, Marshfi eld, MA 02050 equine Affaire: Karin Swanfeldt CHANGES OF ADDRESS Classifi ed ads must be submitted to 781-799-0473, [email protected] 105 Park St., Ayer, MA 01432 the Advertising Editor via email in plain 978-855-4683, [email protected] For all membership questions and Advertising: Shawn Walker text (.txt) or Word (.doc). changes of address please contact: 1 Willard Circle, Andover, MA 01810 flextime Lesson program: Tammy Paparella 978-314-7691, [email protected] Elizabeth Psaledas, 12 Mont Vernon Dr., Display ads and photos may be 6 Pratt’s Junction Rd. Londonderry, NH 03053-2515 submitted on disk on via email to the offi cial photographer: Carole MacDonald Sterling, MA 01564 603-548-8544, fl [email protected] 978-422-2324 Advertising Editor. Ads must be high 1 Bowman Lane, Westboro, MA 01581 [email protected] resolution, press ready PDFs with all 508-366-7886, [email protected] publications: Molly Johns, 5 Sabina Dr., images and fonts embedded or high Holliston, MA 01746, [email protected] resolution TIF, JPG or EPS. MS Word COMPETITION COMMITTEE USDf JrYR Liaison: Nancy Later Lavoie doc ad templates are available for Competition Coordinator: Beth Jenkins 1568 Lake Breeze Dr., Wellington, FL 33414 your use at neda.org and must be 63 Western Avenue, Sherborn, MA 01770 561-714-7447, [email protected] converted to PDF. 508-655-6490, f. 508-655-3456 [email protected] All ads must be submitted to the NEWSLETTER STAFF Advertising Editor with a check made fall festival: Jane Sheehan out to NEDA. 600 South Main St., Mansfi eld, MA 02048 Graphic Design: Lee Cullen 508-339-6209, f. 508-339-7116 899 Southern Artery, Quincy, MA 02169 Claire Liang, 63 Linden Street, Unit 7 [email protected] 617-773-8482, [email protected] Wellesley, MA 02482, [email protected] Spring Show: Paul Cormier Tip Advertising: Claire Liang 20 Village Avenue, Acushnet, MA 02743 63 Linden Street, Unit 7, Wellesley, MA 02482 508-995-5988, [email protected] Join the Conversation: c. 781-640-4222, [email protected] Sport horse/Breed Shows: Kathy Hickerson 68 Russell Hill Rd., Brookline, NH 03033 facebook.com/ twitter.com/ pinterest.com/ 603-673-4344, f. 603-672-0139 NewEngland NEDADressage nedadressage [email protected] DressageAssociation

2 A Tip of The hAT | NEDA.ORG February 2013 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE MEMBERSHIP Dear Members, NEDA Helps GMHA with By the time you receive this issue of the TIP, you should have received your 2013 New Footing – You Can Help Too! NEDA member packets. They were mailed the 3rd week in January. The OPL was BY KATHERINE MCHUGH, NEDA PRESIDENT proofed and fi nal touches applied in January Green Mountain Horse Association (GMHA) is a Vermont nonprofi t that owns and we expect a late February mailing to a lovely equestrian facility and maintains a network of trails. It serves many our members. The 2012 NEDA yearbook, disciplines—hunter/jumpers, eventing, endurance, trail riding, driving and dressage— The Salute, is currently in the fi nal stages of and is a beehive of activity throughout the summer. GMHA hosts three recognized editing and you should receive that shortly. dressage shows annually and is a favorite of many competitors, who love the region Thank you for your continued support of NEDA! We are looking forward to another and the chance to introduce their horses to water crossings there with a meandering busy and exciting year of dressage. I hope this brook that snakes through the barn areas. Over the past ten years it has raised over will be the year that you decide to get involved a million dollars and completed major renovations to the facilities, including the with NEDA in a more active way. barns, outbuildings, bathrooms and the cross-country course. In the fall of 2011 the All the best, meandering brook turned into a raging torrent during Tropical Storm Irene, taking Debbie Carr-Kirk out much of the grounds and footing and greatly damaging the newly renovated P.S. Member Update, it is now possible to barns. Miraculously, with both volunteer and fi nancial support, GMHA was able send a friend a NEDA gift membership. Please to repair all the damage and run a full summer program in 2012. But between the visit neda.org for details. renovations that did not include addressing serious footing defi cits and Irene that took away most of what footing there was, the rings and warmups now require immediate and serious attention if GMHA is to continue to be suitable for these NEWS BITS disciplines, especially dressage. Volunteer Help Wanted After the fall dressage show last year in which two of three rings were seriously NEDA TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE compromised by persistent rain, GMHA decided to begin a major initiative to improve Calling out to NEDA members with website, the footing in all areas. GMHA has been working with a footing consultant, Brian technology and marketing experience. The McNeil of E=MC Equestrian Arenas and Surfaces International, to create a footing NEDA Technology Committee is looking for system from scratch that will transform the footing in all arenas and warmups into dedicated and motivated volunteers to help top quality surfaces for the multiple disciplines it hosts there . GMHA is committed to serve on a committee that is working towards having the fi rst phase of the project, which will include new footing (composed mainly building a new website and expanding its marketing capabilities. Anyone who has skills of washed, angular sand) on all arenas and warmup areas for the 2013 season. As funds in website design, writing code, writing and allow, a fi ber-fi lament footing blend will be added to provide a footing system that will editing articles, press release development, be a wonderful riding and competition surface. GMHA needs your fi nancial support graphic design, blogging, etc. would be a to make this project a reality. A total of $300,000 is needed to complete the work, welcomed asset. Our goal is to help expand including not just the footing but underlying drainage and retention systems and the NEDA’s education and community eff orts to equipment needed to maintain the new surfaces in peak condition for each discipline. bring us forward into a new era. The NEDA board recently voted to support GMHA by off ering a matching Contact [email protected] for more information. challenge for gifts to the footing campaign made by NEDA members. Any gift from a NEDA member to GMHA to support the footing campaign in 2013 will be matched by NEDA up to a maximum of $5,000 from NEDA. If you are inclined to support this GMHA eff ort, be sure to let GMHA know when you make your donation that you are a NEDA member, and your donation will be doubled. GMHA is a precious resource in a world where gems of open equestrian space like this are rapidly giving way to real estate development or other uses, and its dressage shows are known as friendly, low- key aff airs in a beautiful setting. Please contact the GMHA offi ce (802-457-1509) or visit the GMHA website (www.gmhainc.org) for more details on this project.

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COMPETITIONS Calling All Volunteers: Show Season is Coming! BY PAUL CORMIER, COMPETITION MANAGER Once again show season is fast approaching. Yes, snow may be all around us now, but just wait…in a few short weeks, the ground will start thawing, and our thoughts will turn once again to competition. As you know NEDA depends heavily upon its members for our shows to run smoothly and seemingly eﬀ ortlessly (if you only knew!). We are profoundly grateful to our volunteers, each and every one is an integral part of

Leigh Fields and all NEDA shows, clinics and events. Lauren Pozerski The fi rst NEDA show of 2013 is NEDA Spring Dressage Competition at the © Carole MacDonald Marshfi eld Fairgrounds on May 11 & 12, and show organizers are looking for volunteers in all areas. This is a wonderful opportunity to join in and help out NEDA, VoLUNTeeR have some fun, and gain valuable experience while you’re at it. If you’re interested in volunteering for the Spring Show, please check out the list of When you volunteer with NEDA you opportunties in the box on the left or contact me. make a difference in your dressage The Manager is getting old and really needs a few good people for set up. community. We can’t do it without all of Contact Paul Cormier, Competition Manager, at (508) 847-2931 or email at [email protected]. you. So get out there and get involved!

NEDA Spring Dressage Competition May 11-12, 2013 Support the Spring Show Marshfi eld Fairgrounds, Marshfi eld, MA BY SUE MCKEOWN, SPRING SHOW SECRETARY Paul Cormier, Competition Manager NEDA is getting ready for the 2013 competition season and the Spring Show will be (508) 847-2931, [email protected] here in a matter of weeks. This show has always been successful and a crowd pleaser Pre-show Set Up with competitors and spectators. In order to keep it a fi nancial success, competition management is asking for some support from our members in the form of Class Stable Manager Sponsorships. In 2012 we had over 60 classes spread over the two days of the show Scorers but only 6 class sponsors. It would be great if we have sponsors for every class. Awards You as an individual, a farm or just a group of friends can sponsor a class for just $35. Runners The show will be off ering classes from Training Level through Grand Prix and this is one way that you can let people know you support NEDA. All you have to do is send a Ring Stewards check for $35 per class, made out to NEDA, your name as you wish it to appear in the Offi ce Help program and the class you wish to sponsor. Thanks for your support. Contact Sue McKeown, Spring Show Secretary, [email protected]

CLASS SPONSORSHIP

Your Name: ______$ Class: ______35 ﬁ rst choice per class Class: ______second choice

New England Dressage Association • Spring Dressage Competition Sue McKeown, Spring Show Secretary • 6 Whitehaven Lane, Worcester, MA 01609 TipFeb2013

6 A Tip of The hAT | NEDA.ORG February 2013 COMPETITIONS NEWS BITS NEDA’s Headgear Spring Show Program Advertising Policy Continues BY SPRING SHOW COMMITTEE Beginning in 2012, it is NEDA’s policy that Be part of the 2013 NEDA Spring Dressage Competition by advertising in our show all photos of mounted riders that appear program. The Spring Show is oﬀ ering advertising space in its program so reach out in any NEDA publication or on NEDA’s and touch someone with your ad. reasonable rates. website (except those submitted by sponsors for advertising) must be shown wearing Black & White Ads Banners, Vendor Space headgear that comply with its policies. Business Card $25 3.5"w x 2.5"h Banner Display $50 Sponsors are encouraged to comply with NEDA’s headgear policy. Sixth Page $50 7.5"w x 3"h 10' x 10' Vendor Space $250 Visit neda.org/NEDAHelmetPolicy.html for more information. Quarter Page $75 3.5"w x 5"h Paul Cormier, Show Manager, at [email protected] Half Page $100 7.5"w x 5"h Full Page $150 7.5"w x 10"h Please contact us if you have an interest in advertising. Color Ads Contact Paul Cormier, Competition Manager, at Inside Cover $250 7.5"w x 10"h (508) 847-2931 or email at [email protected]. Contact Sue McKeown, Spring Show Secretary, Back Cover $300 8.5"w x 11"h [email protected] Camera ready copy please. Sorry, we don’t have the skill to create any ads. Sue McKeown, Show Sectretary, [email protected]

February 2013 NEDA.ORG | A Tip of The hAT 7 Awards held at The Gathering at Marshfi eld COMPETITIONS during the Spring Dressage Competition on 2012 Year End Award Winners Saturday, May 11, 2013. Congratulations! BY LINDA MENDENHALL, YEAR-END AWARDS

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TRAining LEVEL First Level, JR/YR continued OpEn Jordyn Tetler Atlanto 66.371 5 same Rider horse Median pl. owner Cassandra DeNunzio Welthoﬀ en 66.29 6 same Adam Cropper Fortune 78 1 same Danielle Gavriluk Black Diamond 77.917 2 same sECOnd LEVEL Willette Brown royal rime 76.354 3 same OpEn Bill McMullin red rapture 73.6 4 Ginny Pitts Rider horse Median pl. owner Elizabeth Caron Emerson 72.857 5 Maria Kamal Jane rodd rendition 74.524 1 Kristin McLallen Marie DiBiccari reminisce HM 71.6 6 Linda Mendenhall Bill Warren rohanna 72.024 2 Leslie Cokin Jennifer Czechowski Weringa 67.619 3 Marie Franzino AdULT AmATEUR Sarah Bradley Champion of 67.368 4 same Rider horse Median pl. owner Hearts Lauren Simon Zodan 72.5 1 same Megan Mello Navarre 66.429 5 same Faye Dunn Waimea 68.4 2 same Jen Vanover MW Donnahall 66.19 6 same Nicole Polaski ronin 67 3 same Lindsey Quinn rhythm N' Blues 66.964 4 same AdULT AmATEUR Amy Galonek raphaela HB 66.7 5 rachel Ehrlich Rider horse Median pl. owner Hope ropke Bay rhythm 64.4 6 same Celeste Healey rey Del Mundo 71.25 1 same Tyrelle Keslin DeLainie 67.857 2 same Jr/Yr Sylvia Schafer Carousel's Killian 66.548 3 same Rider horse Median pl. owner Sharon Magnolo Wallacea 66.31 4 same Andrew Capener Firenze 71.964 1 same Donna Leonessa reizend 65.952 5 same Cecelia Bette Paint Me Proud 66.6 2 Laura Fay Kristine A Smith DVM Dormellosohn 65.714 6 same Mary M Kinsella Club Bouncer 64.464 3 Holly Cressy-Davis Maggie Davis Ivaldi 63.4 4 same Jr/Yr Jennifer Fanning rieke S 63.214 5 Coreen Kraysler Rider horse Median pl. owner Alexandra Singh Charmander 69.474 1 same FiRsT LEVEL Kaylee Angstadt Fenway 67.619 2 Keith Angstadt OpEn Jordyn Tetler Atlanto 63.81 3 same Rider horse Median pl. owner Cassandra DeNunzio Welthoﬀ en 63.571 4 same Fie Andersen rocazino 76.855 1 same Elizabeth Hicks Oliver 61.548 5 Audrey M. G. Hicks Natalie Bennett royal Flush 74.483 2 Danielle Gavriluk Megan Mello Navarre 72.586 3 same THiRd LEVEL Jane Karol Sunshine Tour 72.097 4 same OpEn Doris Carlson Wilhelmena LH 71.129 5 same Rider horse Median pl. owner Jean Tenerini Hotshot 71.129 6 same roberta Carleton Kir royal 72.632 1 same Olav Drehn Valencia 71.667 2 same AdULT AmATEUR Susanne Hamilton Stedemann 71.447 3 Sandra Davis Rider horse Median pl. owner Mary Bahniuk Ansgar 71.316 4 Nicole Polaski Faye Dunn Waimea 72.973 1 same Lauritsen Catherine Hubbard Dona Schufro 71.29 2 Doris Carlson Gwyneth McPherson Angus 70.513 5 Pineland Farms Lauren Simon Zodan 69.677 3 same Elizabeth Niemi Toronto 70.488 6 Dr. Melvin Deborah Smith ruby rose 69.65 4 same Churchill Amy Galonek raphaela HB 69.032 5 rachel Ehrlich Cathy Liston Majestik 67.258 6 same AdULT AmATEUR Rider horse Median pl. owner Jr/Yr Mary Crowe Forzando 68.947 1 same Rider horse Median pl. owner Kristine A Smith DVM Dormellosohn 66.316 2 same Andrew Capener Firenze 73.71 1 same Cynthia Clarke Paolillo Magnum 66.154 3 same Kaylee Angstadt Fenway 70.69 2 Keith Angstadt Jill Goodwillie Zeus 64.803 4 same Callie O'Connell Umbra V/D 67.419 3 Katherine Karen Wilson Montana 64.744 5 same Eland Hoeve Gallagher Megan Zureck Seydlitz H 64.572 6 same Mikayla Mallett Miss Jiminy 67.419 4 same Cricket 8 A Tip of The hAT | NEDA.ORG February 2013 mounted awards Awards held at The Gathering at Marshfield during the Spring Dressage Jr/Yr Adult amateur Competition on Rider Horse Median pl. Owner Rider Horse Median pl. Owner Saturday, May 11, 2013. Clara Maynard Diamond Delight 68.205 1 same Laurie White Valparaiso 67.5 1 same Lillian Simons Willoughby 68.077 2 same Mette Larsen Ulivi 67.105 2 same Congratulations! Caroline Forsberg Zorro 65.641 3 same Jane Gurzenda Askari 168 66.447 3 same Noelle Michaud W ednesday's 59.474 4 Jerilyn Nieder Jennifer Anttonen Fig Newton 63.092 4 Helen Cast Whim intermediate iI FOURTH LEVEL Open Open Rider Horse Median pl. Owner Rider Horse Median pl. Owner Susanne Hamilton Lord Locksley 68.026 1 Margaret Stevens Mary Bahniuk Ansgar 72.714 1 Nicole Polaski Tanya Rennie DeJure 67.895 2 Susanna Jaeger Lauritsen Rebecca B Hicks river Run Roscoe 62.105 3 Beverly Dudley Danielle Gavriluk Highlife K 71 2 same Jane Karol Farrelly 70 3 same Adult amateur Makenzi Wendel Schroeder 67.714 4 Kathy Hickerson Rider Horse Median pl. Owner Elizabeth Niemi Don Picco 67.625 5 Christina Baker Jennifer Huber Vito 66.579 1 same Holly Cressy-Davis Solaris 67.297 6 same grand prix Adult amateur Rider Horse Median pl. Owner Open Laine W. Hills DVM Ukarde 72.143 1 same Rider Horse Median pl. Owner Liz Call Gesstenia 70.676 2 same Brenna Kucinski regent 67.03 1 same Cynthia Clarke Paolillo Magnum 67.568 3 same Bill Warren romantic 66.596 2 T eam Romantic, Margaret Bailey-Miller Kennebec 63.75 4 same LLC Ladyhawke Diana Mukpo Pascal 65.889 3 same Megan Zureck Seydlitz H 61.714 5 same Bryn Walsh Favereux 64.202 4 same Kaaren D Powell Delaware 61.216 6 same

prix st. georges USEF FREESTYLES Open Open Rider Horse Median pl. Owner Rider Horse Median pl. Owner Marie Louise Barrett Cantaris 69.474 1 Elizabeth Ferber Fie Andersen rocazino 71.95 1 same Bill Warren Gerente As II 69.211 2 Bonnie Miller Marie Louise Barrett Cantaris 71.333 2 Elizabeth Ferber Gwyneth McPherson Flair 69.079 3 Pineland Farm Marie Louise Barrett roxorella aka 67.833 3 roberta Berry Jane Karol Farrelly 67.829 4 same Roxanne Joy Congdon Wixen FFH 67.763 5 same Tracy Durham V oluntario 65.067 4 same Rita Brown rochefort 67.368 6 same Interagro

Adult amateur Adult amateur Rider Horse Median pl. Owner Rider Horse Median pl. Owner Mette Larsen Ulivi 68.487 1 same Celeste Healey rey Del Mundo 72.267 1 same Laurie White Valparaiso 66.842 2 same Kristine A. Smith DVM Dormellosohn 70.5 2 same Jennifer Anttonen Fig Newton 63.75 3 Helen Cast Mary Crowe Forzando 69.5 3 same Melinda Hamilton Picardi 63.553 4 same Glenn Healey Samson 68.333 4 same Nancy Hutson Don Vito 62.632 5 same Dianne Cantara Medea 66.933 5 same Brooke Alexander Pavarotti 62.5 6 same Jr/Yr Jr/Yr Rider Horse Median pl. Owner Rider Horse Median pl. Owner Lillian Simons Willoughby 69.333 1 same Emily E Smith Augustus 61.477 1 same FEI FREESTYLES intermediate i Rider Horse Median pl. Owner Bill Warren romantic 69.25 1 T eam Romantic, Open LLC Rider Horse Median pl. Owner Roberta Carleton Leonardo 68.05 2 roxanne Bok Jan Williams Desiderata 2 68.224 1 same Sara Bradley Baffin 67.438 3 same Rita Brown rochefort 66.447 2 same Mary Louise Barrett Aragorn 65.062 4 roberta Berry Helen Cast Donnersohn 65.789 3 same Annie Morris Die oder Keine 65.724 4 Bernadette Szost Melissa M Bilodeau Versace H 65.658 5 same Roberta Carleton Leonardo 65.263 6 roxanne Bok

February 2013 NEDA.ORG | A Tip of the HaT 9 mounted awards

4, 5, & 6 Year old Tests FEu I Yo ng Rider Tests Rider Horse Median pl. Owner Rider Horse Median pl. Owner Roberta Caroleton Kir Royal 7.87 1 same Hannah McCabe GB Classic 68.026 1 Hannah & Marie DiBiccari reminisec HM 7.12 2 Linda Mendenhall Jacqueline McCabe

FEI Junior Tests Rider Horse Median pl. Owner Giulia Cohen Lasserre 66.014 1 same Ciara Cummiskey Queen's Delilah 65.855 2 same Nicole Nowak Deinhardt 63.618 3 same

spt or horse breeding awards

Mature mares one Year Old - Colt/Gelding Owner Horse Total Pts. place Owner Horse Total Pts. place Cara Kettenbach Wolkentana 121 242.75 1 Jennifer Hunt General 236 1 Kathy Hickerson Valanta 236.1 2 Crossen Arabians, LLC ripley CA 231.7 2 Kathy Hickerson Uloma 231.65 3 Heather Waite ruperto 229.3 3 Andrea Woodner Daquiri 223.55 4 Joanna Gray-Randle royal Tourmalet SPF 227.4 4 Christine Kropf Dalziel HHF 225.9 5 Mature mares Anna Barrows rembrandt 219 6 Owner Horse Total Pts. place Fie Andersen rocazino 236.5 1 Current Year - Fillies Cara Kettenbach Wolkenlos 233.9 2 Owner Horse Total Pts. place Harry and Adria Diel Winnetou 228.1 3 Linda Mendenhall royal Dancer HM 252.2 1 Fie Andersen rocazhey 230.2 2 Three Year Olds Mary Barrett TLF Wicked 222.1 3 Owner Horse Total Pts. place Dawn Zuchtmann Grafficelson N 235.3 1 Current Year - Colts Rachel Ehrlich Shalimar ggf 231.2 2 Owner Horse Total Pts. place Susan Barrett Encore! Encore! 226.4 3 Christine Kropf rialto HHF 235.35 1 Silene White Kween Bee 220.7 4 Alicia Rosenblatt Fenwick RF 234.2 2 Jeanette Knight Lalique 217.4 5 Kathy Hickerson Harpo MG 232.8 3 Kathy Hickerson Hifive MG 225 4 Two Year Olds - Filly Christine Kropf Copycat HHF 224.4 5 Owner Horse Total Pts. place Crossen Arabians, LLC rhyana 239.4 1 Amateur Handler Kathy Hickerson Florette MG 233.5 2 Handler Horse Total Pts. place Fie Andersen Seraphina HM 229.2 3 Colleen Barrett TLF Macarena 228 1 Kathy Hickerson Falanta MG 227 4 Anna Barrows rembrandt 225 2 Mary Barrett TLF Macarena 211.8 5 Material (4-5 year olds) Two Year Olds - Colt/Gelding Owner Horse Total Pts. place Owner Horse Total Pts. place Marie DiBiccari reminisce HM 233.2 1 Rachel Ehrlich Sternlicht ggf 249.4 1 Harry Diel Winnetou 214.4 2 Jennifer Vanover MW Feinermark 246.9 2 Allison Kavey Daquiri 213.6 3 Heather Waite Durante 239.6 3 Silene White Shutterfly's Buzz 212.5 4 Kim Litwinczak Fortismisso 239.3 4 Jan Williams Fritzwilliam 233.5 5 Material (3 year olds) Harry & Adria Diel Wassken 232.65 6 Owner Horse Total Pts. place Silene White Kween Bee 217.6 1 One Year Old - Filly Jeanette Knight Lalique 209.5 2 Owner Horse Total Pts. place Elizabeth Preston Encore! Encore! 201.7 3 Silene White Prolonging the Magic 233.1 1 Kathy Hickerson Gingerloma MG 223 2 Mary Barrett TLF Bejeweled 221.5 3 Kathy Hickerson Gercordia MG 219.6 4 Harry & Adria Diel Flora Fina 215.3 5 Andrea Woodner First Frost 213.9 6

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NEWS BITS COMPETITION Join NEDA’s Marketing Committee USDF Training Level Have you seen NEDA in the news more lately, Freestyle Unveiled more active online? Well just know that these UNITED STATES DRESSAGE FEDERATION (USDF) are being done by the Marketing Committee! We’re looking for quite a few special Lexington, KY (October 29, 2012) – The United States Dressage Federation individuals to help broaden our outreach on (USDF) is pleased to announce the approval and release of the USDF Training Level the Marketing and Technology Committees. Freestyle. Approved by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Dressage Currently there is one person doing many of Committee and the USDF Judges and Freestyle Committees, this freestyle is these tasks and we would love nothing more designed to encourage development of rhythm, regularity, and consistency of tempo in than to have extra sets of hands to help take a horse’s gaits through the use of music; and to improve harmony between horses and each segment to a new level. Each of the tasks within the Marketing Committee are broken riders. The USDF Training Level Freestyle will go into eﬀ ect on December 1, 2012 for down so that many of them do not require use in competition. extensive time commitments, so if you’re Dolly Hannon, USDF Freestyle Committee Chair, stated, “Through the diligent work interested, please contact Katie and she’ll fi ll and coordinated eﬀ ort of the USDF Freestyle and Judges Committees, and the USEF you in on all the details! Dressage Committee, we are pleased to provide this opportunity for members to explore It’s all what you make of it and we can’t do riding to music, and the benefi ts associated with it. We hope that it will also bring even it without you! more enjoyment to their competition experience. The US Pony Club’s willingness to Contact Catherine O’Neil, Communications Manager at [email protected] for more information. share their score sheets and experience in Training Level Freestyles allowed for the speedy approval of this test, and we couldn’t be more excited for its launch!” The USDF Training Level Freestyle test sheet can be found on the USDF website Attention Equestrian under the competitions menu. rules regarding the requirements to ride a Training Professionals! Level Freestyle can be found on the USEF website under Dr rules. For more information about the USDF Training Level Freestyle, or freestyles through Fourth Do you own an equine-related business or Level, please contact the USDF offi ce at [email protected]. are thinking about starting one? Do you have tax/accounting, legal, insurance or marketing Founded in 1973, the United States Dressage Federation is a nonprofi t membership questions about your business but don’t know organization dedicated to education, recognition of achievement, and promotion who to ask? Help is here! of dressage. Submit your questions to education@ For more information about USDF membership or programs, visit www.usdf.org, e-mail [email protected], or call neda.org. Selected questions will be answered (859) 971-2277. by an expert in that fi eld and included in future issues of A Tip of the Hat. Submit your questions to [email protected].

Article Submissions Submissions to A Tip of the Hat are Spring Symposium encouraged from all NEDA members. The The Inside Scoop - New Rider Tests and Freestyle deadline is the 1st of the month prior to the May 4-5, Three County Fairgrounds, Northampton, MA month of publication. Contact the Editor at [email protected] Saturday, May 4 “R” Judge, Alison Head, also on the test writing sub-committee, will present the new rider tests.

Sunday, May 5 Marlene Whitaker, freestyle designer/educator, will present freestyles with emphasis on the new training level freestyles being offered. More details in upcoming issues and on neda.org.

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NEWS BITS EDUCATION NEDA Education Outreach Flextime – Someone The NEDA Education Outreach program has for (Almost) Everyone! been developed by the Education Committee BY ELIZABETH PSALEDAS, FLEXTIME COORDINATOR in an eff ort to address the membership’s request for more clinics, including riding With February quickly approaching, many are thinking of Valentine’s Day. I am and auditing opportunities for dressage thinking of something much more exciting; Flextime’s opening day! The NEDA 2013 enthusiasts of all levels. Since it is nearly Flextime program presents a wonderful opportunity for learning to juniors, young impossible for NEDA to organize clinics riders, and adult amateurs; this program is not open to professionals. that would be equally accessible to its almost 2,000 members across 7 states, NEDA For those unfamiliar with the Flextime program, please visit www.neda.org/ has implemented the Education Outreach education-fl extime.html. The opening day for Flextime applications will be February Program to fi ll that gap. 15. In the case of multiple people selecting the same instructors, the lesson winner will At present, the Outreach program off ers be chosen randomly. Tier I - Advertising assistance to any NEDA We are very excited to be able to off er several new instructors this year. There has member organizing a clinic (non-profi t groups been a surge of interest by instructors wishing to be a part of Flextime. As a result, are exempt from required membership). Advertising opportunities will be given to help we can off er more instructors in 2013 than ever before! We are currently up to 65 promote your event in exchange for auditing Flextime instructors, 15 of whom are brand new to the program this year. Watch for (and sometimes riding) discounts for NEDA their bios in upcoming NEDA publications, announcements, and on the website. members at the clinic. Tier II has just been NEDA encompasses a large area and we are striving to off er instructors throughout added. It off ers grants to help clinics cover the region in order to reach as many potential Flextime students as possible. If you are their costs and/or try something new. Plans an instructor interested in donating lessons for 2014, please contact me. We would for one more tier organizing partnerships with NEDA is being considered and details will be love to add you as a Flextime Instructor! available soon. This is your chance to try a lesson with someone you may have been too Contact Angela Prenosil, Education Coordinator intimidated to call! There truly is an instructor for everyone. For those of you [email protected] or visit www.neda.org. without a horse or without the ability to bring a horse to a Flextime lesson, many instructors are off ering school horses. If you would like to take a Flextime lesson Scholarship Fund with an instructor who is a considerable distance from you, please note many of our Needs Your Help instructors off er stabling. If you have any questions or concerns about applying for Flextime, which trainer Education, at all levels, is so important for the development of our sport. It’s also vital that would be best for you, or anything else, contact me and I will do my best to aid you in Americans get training in Europe if we are to selecting your “top 3” for your Flextime form. remember, it does not matter at what become competitive internationally. level you are riding, nor does it matter whether you compete; you are welcome to take The Scholarship Fund makes it possible Flextime lessons. You might be just beginning your journey in dressage, working on for even those who may not be riding right now your tempi changes, or anything in between. Truly, all breeds and levels are welcome to help support those struggling to make it to and encouraged to apply. There are instructors for riders and horses at every level. the top. However, this fund cannot continue providing scholarships without ongoing I am looking forward to receiving feedback from both Flextime instructors and fi nancial help from the community. If you Flextime students. I am always open to ideas and suggestions. Feel free to email me. I would like to support this very valuable asset would love to share your Flextime stories and photos in future A Tip of the Hat articles. to our dressage community, please consider Elizabeth Psaledas, Flextime Coordinator, 12 Mont Vernon Dr., Londonderry, NH 03053-2515, (603) 548-8544 or making a tax-deductible contribution to the fl [email protected]. Scholarship Chair. Every dollar helps! Contact Susan Edelen at [email protected].

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Education How NEDA Scholarships Work By Susan Edelen, Scholarship Committee Chair If you have ever been interested in the NEDA Scholarship 1. A NEDA member may request a scholarship application Program, you may find it helpful to review the below and/or an informational brochure at any time of the year by information which explains what the Program is and how the contacting the Scholarship Chairman. awards are made. If you still have questions, you can always 2. Scholarships are awarded twice a year in April and October. contact Susan Edelen, Scholarship Chairman. In 1999, the Completed applications must be received on the first of those Scholarship Committee updated its Mission Statement, to respective months to be considered for awards in those time clarify and identify its purpose and role in enhancing education. frames. Completed applications must be accompanied by The Mission of the NEDA Scholarship Committee four references (two personal and two from those who can is to provide educational opportunities to members attest to your riding, teaching, and/or training abilities). If who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to the due date comes and an application is not complete or and/or excellence in the sport as well as service and arrives late, it cannot be considered for that allocation date ambassadorship within this Association. In particular, and is returned to the applicant for future consideration. the committee seeks to support qualified members to take (This is to be fair to other applicants.) advantage of specific opportunities for advancement with 3. There are five different categories in which members may apply the understanding that the membership and the sport will for Scholarships: International, Professional, Amateur, Young benefit as a result of the knowledge and experience gained. Rider and Breeder. All NEDA members can fall into one of these Listed is the process from beginning to end that is used for five categories. If you are unsure which category makes sense for screening applicants and awarding scholarships: you, you can always check with the Scholarship Chairman.

18 A Tip of the HaT | NEDA.ORG February 2013 4. The Scholarship Committee (consisting of 10-13 members), minimum of 60% of the total possible points. Professionals meets approximately ten days to two weeks following the two applying to train internationally must receive a minimum deadlines to review all applications and allocate scholarships score of 68% to be considered for Scholarship amounts depending upon availability of funds, qualifications of above $2000. If no candidate accrues the minimum score, applicants, etc. no award is given in that category. The money is held to be 5. The Committee screens each application with a uniform set awarded in the next application period. A qualifying score of criteria, eliminating the possibility of subjective selection does not automatically mean monies will be awarded—it is or favoritism. While the criteria are slightly different for just a baseline. The Committee attempts at all times to keep each category, they generally include such benchmarks as focused on how the overall membership can benefit from the Length of NEDA Membership, Volunteer History, Other educational opportunity the scholarships are providing. Scholarships Received, Goal of Program, Competition Note: that approximately 40% of an applicant’s total Level, Previous Awards and Recognition, Benefit to NEDA’s possible score revolves around what they’ve done for Membership, Timeliness of Goal, Credibility and Reputation, NEDA in the past and what they could potentially Ambassadorship and Affect on Professional Contribution/ contribute in the future. Educational Purpose. In the Young Rider category one of 7. Current maximum suggested allotments for Scholarships the criteria is Character: Including Scholastic, Leadership, per applicant are as follows: Amateurs/$1000, Young Responsibilities, Teamwork, etc. Within each of the criteria Riders/$1000, Professionals or Breeders/$2000, International a candidate may accrue up to 5 points. For example: In the level up to $4,000. It is hoped that in any given year, a mixture criteria for Length of NEDA Membership, a candidate would of applications from all categories would be received and earn 1 point for “Under 2 years,” 2 points for “2-4 years,” awarded, although there are years when this may not be possible 3 points for “5-9 years,” 4 points for “10-15 years,” and due to lack of qualified applicants or the desire to make an 5 points for “Over 15 years.” extraordinary award to assist a highly qualified candidate in an 6. To be considered for an award, an applicant must accrue a Olympic or Championship year. It is hoped that in the coming

February 2013 NEDA.ORG | A Tip of the HaT 19 years these award amounts can be increased. We hope that this information is helpful. We encourage 8. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents everyone (including you Young Riders out there!) to utilize holding a Green Card, and in good standing with NEDA. this program when appropriate. If you are really feeling unsure Scholarship money must be used to participate in about applying, feel free to ask questions! educational programs that include, but are not limited to, This program is here for you, for the membership to be able seminars, workshops, clinics and training programs off ered to grow and learn. by recognized and/or certifi ed instructors. Programs for One of the immediate goals of the committee is to investigate which the money is requested must have a stated objective opportunities to endow our Fund further. If any of our and must be for the specifi c purpose of advancing the rider’s/ membership has any ideas on fundraising, capital campaigns, or offi cial’s skills or individual’s standing in the dressage planned giving programs that would help grow the Scholarship community (e.g., the purpose can be to attend an AHSA Fund, please contact Susan Edelen or any member of the seminar to move from one judging level to the next, but not to Scholarship Committee. We are very interested in your input. attend a clinic required to maintain one’s card). The more people get involved, the more successful we can all 9. The Scholarship Chairman then notifi es all applicants of be. Even if you are not going to participate in the program, you the outcome. Those who have been awarded scholarships can help out the Scholarship Fund to ensure future allocations. are mailed a “Letter of Agreement” that is a simple contract Donations can be made at any time of the year. Make checks between the member and NEDA that outlines where, when payable to the NEDA (designating Scholarships) and mail and how the money will be used as well as what the applicant to either the Committee Chairman (address below) or the is willing to do for NEDA in return. Some ways that members NEDA Treasurer. Please note that there is always a space on give back for their scholarship assistance are giving clinics, your membership renewal form to make a contribution. Even organizing a clinic or a fundraising event for Scholarships, better, consider organizing your own fund-raising event for the judging, writing an article, and/or being available for Scholarship Program…every little bit counts! publicity, photos, etc. The Letter of Agreement also instructs To receive an application and/or information about the recipient to provide receipts to the Treasurer for all of scholarships, access the website at www.neda.org. Or if you his/her expenses associated with the scholarship. It also have any questions, contact Susan Edelen, Scholarship explains that if for some reason the recipient does not Committee Chair. complete the program for which the award was made, any contact Susan Edelen, Scholarship Committee Chair, 21 paradise Rd., ipswich, mA unused portion of the funds must be returned. 01938, (978) 356-8704, or [email protected].

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Education USDF “L” Program to be Hosted by NEDA By Sally Davenport, Continuing Education Once again NEDA will be hosting the popular USDF “L” (for curriculum where participants and auditors can learn what trained Learner) program, an incredible educational opportunity not judges are looking for in dressage performance. This program only for prospective judges but for competitors, trainers and concentrates on the lower levels and will be taught by a faculty of anyone else interested in finding out more about evaluating experienced, USDF-approved and USEF-licensed “S” judges. horses and riders for dressage. Originally conceptualized as a The program has been designed with several goals in mind: program only for those who had qualifying scores at Second 1. To give competitors, trainers and instructors broader insight Level, it is now open to anyone for the three Part I Educational into the evaluative techniques of judging dressage; Sessions, though still open only to those with qualifying scores 2. To qualify individuals to judge schooling shows; for Part II, the Evaluation and Testing portion. 3. To serve as part of the prerequisites to enter the USEF “r” Part I, Session A will be taught by Bill Solyntjes and will Judges Training Program; be held at a Natick hotel with practice judging at Apple Knoll 4. To serve as continuing education for licensed judges and Farm, Millis, MA on the weekend of October 6-7, 2013. Session “L” graduates. B will be taught by Lois Yukins at the same venues the weekend The “L” consists of two parts, “A Judge’s Perspective” and of November 16-17, 2013, and Session C will be taught by Gary secondly, “Candidate Evaluation.” Rockwell, again at the same venues, April 5-6, 2014. Part 1: “A Judge’s Perspective” is the educational part of the A synopsis of the “L” program, in general, is outlined below. program; it should suit anybody who would like to have more The following is excerpted from the USDF Guide to “L” insight into what judges are looking for and how they operate. Organizers: The USDF “L” program offers a comprehensive This part consists of Sessions A, B, and C. These sessions must

February 2013 NEDA.ORG | A Tip of the HaT 23 be taken in alphabetic order by Participants; Auditors may • May not ask questions or formally take part in the practice attend as many or as few sessions as they like. If Participants judging portions of the educational sessions (although miss a session they need to make it up before they can attend the auditors may bring their own score sheets and practice judging next session. For that purpose, they may go to any other group from their seats). that offers the missing session. No more than 30 participants are • Will receive a copy of all handouts (if pre-registered). allowed for Sessions A, B, and C although up to 40 silent auditors • May not continue to the Evaluation Sessions until they have may attend each session. taken the educational sessions A, B, C as a Participant. Part 2: “Candidate Evaluation” is designed for candidates Participant: who want to go beyond the educational Part I “A Judge’s • Anyone may attend. However they must be a USDF Perspective” and who may be interested in eventually entering Participating, GMO or Interscholastic/Intercollegiate the USEF program to become approved ‘r’ judges. Part 2 member at the time each Educational session is held. consists of Session D-1, D-2 E (sitting with USEF “R” and/or • Must attend all sessions of the Educational Sessions A, B, C in “S” Judges) and the Final Exam. No more than 10 participants order to receive credit as a Participant. (May not skip “A” for are allowed for sessions D-1, D-2 and the Final Exam. No instance, and expect to continue on to B, C, as a Participant. auditors are allowed at these sessions. May continue as an Auditor and may receive a refund for the difference in price if organizer is notified at least a week ahead of Difference Between Participant and Auditor for time so that a substitute Participant can be found. In that case, Part 1 “A Judge’s Perspective” of the “L” program the original Participant may receive a refund less an office fee.) Auditor: • Will be expected to ask questions of the Instructor throughout • Anyone may attend and does not have to be a member of the sessions (although if there are a great number of NEDA or USDF to attend any of these sessions. Participants this participation may be limited if you choose • May elect to attend any or all of the A, B, C educational not to be particularly vocal.) sessions. • Will take part in the practice judging opportunities in the

24 A Tip of the HaT | NEDA.ORG February 2013 Educational Sessions. (Judging sheets will be provided.) • Only 10 applicants can be accepted as Participants. • Will, after completing all three Educational sessions, be • Score requirements: Second level scores must be earned prior eligible to continue in the Evaluative sessions, assuming the to entering the program. For NEDA’s program, scores must other pre-requisites of scores has been confirmed by USDF. be earned and confirmed by USDF by February 10, 2014. • NOTE: Only 10 Participants will be allowed to continue on Must have three scores of 60% of higher at Second Level or to the Evaluative sessions held by NEDA. This involves a above from three different USEF-licensed judges. With few separate Application Form which should be submitted as soon exceptions, as approved individually by USDF, only scores as you determine that you do want to continue. No fee is due from USEF/USDF recognized competitions will count. Scores at the time of Part II application. All applicants will be placed for Freestyles and Young Horse tests are not eligible to be used. on a list in the order in which applications are received. As of • Commitment: Applicants must be willing to commit to February 10, 2014, the top ten will be notified that they are attending all sessions and must pay for the entire Part II in “in” (assuming they have their scores). At that time the fee for advance, although payments may be made in installments Part II will be paid. All others will be “Wait Listed” in order of with prior approval of the organizer. Refunds, minus an office your application date. fee, will be granted only if a qualified substitute can be found. • NED A will most likely have a second Part II in 2015. Those on USDF and the clinic organizer will help locate a substitute, the Wait List will be contacted to determine their interest in but substitutes are not always available. attending the 2015 sessions. The NEDA Program: Differences Between Participant and Auditor for • Educational sessions A, B, and C will be held at a hotel in Part 2 “Candidate Evaluation” of the “L” Program Natick, MA and at Apple Knoll Farm, Millis, MA. Auditor: No auditors allowed. Session A: Introduction to Judging and Biomechanics, taught Participant: by Bill Solyntjes, will be held October 5-6, 2013. • Participant must be a USDF Participating Member. Session B: Judging Criteria for Gaits and Paces, Movements

February 2013 NEDA.ORG | A Tip of the HaT 25 and Figures, taught by Lois Yukins, will be held November • The Evaluative Sessions D-1, D-2 and Exam: 16-17, 2013. Session D-1 will be at the 2014 NEDA Spring Show, Sesssion C: Basic Collective Marks—Gaits, Impulsion, Marshfi eld, MA, May 10-11, 2014 Submission, and the Rider, taught by Gary Rockwell, will be Session D-2 will be at the 2014 King Oak Dressage days, held April 5-6, 2014. Southampton, MA, July 12-13 , 2014 • Applications for the three educational sessions will be The Final Exam will be held at the 2014 NEDA Fall Festival, accepted on a fi rst come, fi rst served basis for each session, Saugerties, NY, Wednesday evening/Thursday/Friday (half limited to 30 participants and 40 silent auditors at each day), September 20-22, 2014. session. A waiting list will also be created. Participants will need to submit a separate application for • Applications must be postmarked 20 days prior to each the Evaluative Sessions. The application is for the entire session or will incur a late fee. Walk-in auditors will be three sessions although with the approval of the clinic admitted only if space is available. Walk-ins wll be charged an organizer, payments may be made in installments. The fi rst additional fee and are not guaranteed handouts. 10 eligible applicants will be notifi ed on February 10, 2014 • Although there will be no refunds for the three educational whether they have been accepted for the Evaluation program. sessions (A, B, C) Auditors may sell or give their ‘seat’ to The remaining applicants will be placed on a wait list. Any anyone they wish by notifying the organizer at least 24 hours remaining places can be fi lled by candidates who have in advance. Participants can request a refund, less a processing completed the A, B, C sessions from other programs. fee, if they notify the organizer at least a week prior to the event and an eligible substitute can be located. Participants on More information is available from Sally Davenport. the Wait List who are not able to be accommodated can attend Applications forms will continue to be printed in A Tip of the as Auditors if they wish and will be refunded the diff erence in Hat and are available on the NEDA website . the fee. contact Sally Davenport, [email protected] or (781) 378-1881.

Thank you for your supporT! | neda.org 26 A Tip of The hAT | NEDA.ORG February 2013 Presented by the New England Dressage Association Office Use Only Date filed by USDF “L” Clinic 2013-2014 Silent Auditor Application

Please submit a separate form for each person. NEDA members must include a photocopy of their membership card in order to receive membership discount. Return the completed form along with payment (payable to NEDA) to NEDA “L” Program 2013-2014, c/o Kate O’Connor, 235 Glenwood Rd., Rutland, MA 01543. You will receive more information along with your confirmation via email or U.S. mail.

Silent auditors, if you cannot make it, you can sell or give your ticket to another person for the same day only. Seating is first-come, first-serve. No refunds. After closing date (postmarked 20 or fewer days prior to the session), walk-ins rates will apply, if seating is available.

Dates Sessions October 5-6, 2013 Session A: Introduction to Judging and Biomechanics November 16-17, 2013 Session B: Judging Criteria for Gaits and Paces, Movements and Figures April 5-6, 2014 Session C: Basics, Collective Marks—Gaits, Impulsion, Submission and the Rider

Contact Information

Name USDF Participating Member Number street address city State zip code Email phone number: home Work cell

Credit Card Payment Silent Auditors* Member Non-Member under 21† Amount Paid Session A: Both days $50 $75 $30 card number Mastercard Visa D iscover Session B: Saturday $25 $40 $15 name on card (please print) Sunday $25 $40 $15 Session C: Saturday $25 $40 $15 Billing address (if different from above) Sunday $25 $40 $15 Walk-in fee, per day, an additional $10 city Subtotal

State zip code Box Lunches regular Vegetarian Session A: Saturday $20 $20 Expiration security code Sunday $12 $12 Session B: Saturday $20 $20 Signature Sunday $12 $12 Session C: Saturday $20 $20 Sunday $12 $12 P ayment Schedule First payment $250 is due with the application. *After closing date (postmarked 20 or fewer days Total Second payment is due by October 20, 2013. prior to the session) walk-in rates will apply, if seating is available. Third payment is due March 15, 2014. †Junior/Young Riders (under 21) must provide proof of age. No refunds. If you can not make it, you can sell or give your ticket to another person for the same day only. Questions? Contact Kate O’Connor, 235 Glenwood Rd., Rutland, MA 01543 phone: 1.508.886.4580 email: [email protected]

Thank you for your support! | neda.org February 2013 NEDA.ORG | A Tip of the HaT 27 Presented by the New England Dressage Association Office Use Only Date filed by USDF “L” Clinic 2013-2014 Part I: Participant Application

Please submit a separate form for each person. NEDA members must include a photocopy of their membership card in order to receive membership discount. Return the completed form along with payment (payable to NEDA) to NEDA “L” Program 2013-2014, c/o Sally Davenport, 91 Front St., #309, Scituate, MA 02066. You will receive more information along with your confirmation via email or U.S. mail.

Participants are required to sign up for all three sessions. Payment may be made in three installments. After September 15, 2013, walk-in rates will apply, if seating is available.

Contact Information

Name USDF Participating Member Number street address city State zip code Email phone number: home Work cell

Credit Card Payment Participants* Member Non-Member under 21† Amount Paid Session A $250 $280 $230 card number Mastercard Visa D iscover Session B $250 $280 $230 name on card (please print) Session C $250 $280 $230 Walk-in fee, if space is available, an additional $150

Billing address (if different from above) Subtotal city Box Lunches regular Vegetarian Session A: Saturday $20 $20 State zip code Sunday $12 $12 Session B: Saturday $20 $20 Expiration security code Sunday $12 $12 Session C: Saturday $20 $20 Signature Sunday $12 $12

*All three sessions are required. After Sept. 15, 2013, Total walk-in rates will apply, if seating is available. P ayment Schedule †Junior/Young Riders (under 21) must provide proof of age. First payment $250 is due with the application. Second payment is due by October 20, 2013. Third payment is due March 15, 2014. Questions? Contact No refunds. If you can not make it, you can sell or give your ticket to Sally Davenport, 91 Front St., #309, Scituate, MA 02066 another person for the same day only. phone: 1.781.378.1881 email: [email protected]

Thank you for your support! | neda.org Thank you for your support! | neda.org 28 A Tip of the HaT | NEDA.ORG February 2013 Presented by the New England Dressage Association Office Use Only Date filed by USDF “L” Clinic 2013-2014 Part II: Candidate Evaluation

Attach score documentation and return this form by February 1, 2014 to NEDA “L” Program 2013-2014, c/o Sally Davenport, 91 Front St., #309, Scituate, MA 02066 or as an attachment to [email protected].

Contact Information

Name USDF Participating Member Number street address city State zip code Email phone number: home Work cell

1. Goals (Check all that apply.) I intend to become a USDF “L” Program Graduate. I intend to enter the United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (USEF) “r” judge training program.

2. Scribing I have 12 hours of experience scribing for USEF licensed judges. I will complete the scribing prior to the final exam.

3. Pre-requisites (Attach score documentation.) I have three scores of 60% or higher at Second Level or above earned at USEF/USDF recognized competitions from three different USEF judges.

4. What is the highest level at which you have competed? 5. If accepted as a Participant, I will make a commitment to attend sessions Y es No If you want to re-test, please contact USDF “L” Program Liasion for further information. If it has been longer than three years since you were last tested it is strongly recommended to audit Sessions A, B, and C prior to re-taking Part II.

6. I attended Part I at If you attended Part I elsewhere, you will be placed on a waiting list in the order in which your application is received. Per the USDF Organizer’s Guide, persons attending the 2011 NEDA Part I will have first choice. After February 1, 2014 if space is available people on the waiting list will be notified. In addition, if there are any late cancellations, you will be notified.

7. Payment will be due upon notification that you have been accepted as a Part II Participant.

I understand and acknowledge that the study of dressage judging principles involves subjective elements, and that there is no guarantee the Participants will pass the final exam. I hereby agree that I will not protest the results of any exam nor will I attempt to contact any Examiner for explanation or tutoring following the exam.

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Thank you for your support! | neda.org February 2013 NEDA.ORG | A Tip of the HaT 29 Fund Your Dreams uSDF Would you like to learn how to raise funds for your riding career or equestrian organization? USDF Congratulates It’s not too late to enroll in this year’s winter session of The Dressage Foundation’s New “L” Program Graduates Equestrian Fundraising School! No matter what equestrian sport you By uNitED StAtES DRESSAGE FFEDERAtiON, lEXiNGtON, KENtucKy pursue, the Equestrian Fundraising School The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased to announce that 58 is designed to give you the communication, USDF members successfully completed the USDF “L” Education Program in 2012. presentation, marketing and fi nancial skills The USDF “L” Education Program is designed to prepare candidates to enter you need to succeed. Students will: the United States Equestrian Federation “r” Judges Training Program, to qualify • Learn the art and techniques of fundraising • Improve their presentation and written individuals to judge schooling shows, and to give competitors, trainers, and instructors communication skills greater insight into the evaluative process of judging dressage. The program also serves • Discover the importance of giving back to to provide continuing education for licensed judges. The “L” Program is an excellent your sport and community opportunity for all USDF members to learn from United States Equestrian Federation • Get help from The Dressage Foundation (USEF) licensed judges, in order to improve their scores and improve their ability staff on setting up giving options to view other rides from a judge’s perspective, whether or not they plan on becoming • Receive a fundraising toolkit with personalized stationery, business cards and licensed judges themselves. USDF “L” Program faculty are all approved USEF Senior reference materials (“S”) dressage judges, who also have experience in teaching judge-training programs. Visit the Equestrian Fundraising School’s USDF congratulates the following new graduates from Region 8: website for more information, or contact Paula Foote, ME *Andrea Pappano, CT Jane Tremlett, ME Melissa Filipi at The Dressage Foundation. Tara Manion, CT Lisa Pierson, NY *Bryn Walsh, ME contact melissa Filipi at melissa@dressagefoundation. Laura Mitchell, ME *Sara Stubbs, MA Judi Whipple, VT org or visit www.dressagefoundation.org/equestrian- fundraising-school. *Denotes those that graduated with distinction from the “L” Program. Those who pass with distinction are eligible to apply to enter the USEF recorded (‘r’) judge program.

30 A Tip of The hAT | NEDA.ORG February 2013 uSDF Thank You Region 8 By FERN FElDmAN As many of you know as ‘old news,’ December 31, 2012 was the people to the workings of USDF, and it’s imperative that the end of my 18th year as USDF Region 8 Director. I started out as clubs are represented as the backbone and the basic strength a replacement for Lendon Gray who had to step down when she of USDF. But, the PM’s—no one is out there helping them with contracted Lyme Disease, and I just kept on for 6 more terms of their expenses to attend the convention, and they have a very 3 years each. It was certainly public knowledge that this was my important voice in the governing of USDF as well. I love that last term, but I was looking forward to fulfi lling this last term the two groups sometimes have competing interests. That only with George Williams as the President of USDF. Over the years, makes the dialogue and decisions stronger when the two sides I had worked with Ellin Dixon Miller, Sam Barish and George work together. as Presidents. There was also a variety of Executive Directors, The structure of USDF is unique and complicated. If we starting with Carol Alm, Sarah Jane Martin and the present were to begin anew—I’m quite sure we would create a slightly Stephen Hienszch. I was proud to be on the Search Committee diff erent organizational structure. But, we have been working that brought Stephan to USDF. So, moving on, I was pleased over the years this way, and have also made some improvements that Deb Reinhardt agreed to run as the RD for Region 8. along the way. The At-Large Directors of the Executive Board The unique issue of my last USDF convention: what could are probably the most obvious improvement that most are be done to LENGTHEN the BOG meeting! It ended hours aware of. What I do know is that along with the paid staff —so early on both Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. How on many who are incredibly hard-working and devoted—we have earth could that have happened for a group that has a history all the volunteers. I know that time is precious, and so many of of major issues, close votes, and VERY strong and diverse us are always way too busy. But, volunteering in areas in which opinions? Well, it was probably because the budget was in we are passionate is a great joy, and I encourage us all to keep good shape; information had been put in advance on the USDF doing just that. I wish the best to all in Region 8 and I thank you website; and the National Championships early information again for your support. has been “out there” for all to see. It truly was a quiet group that convened for the BOG. Of course, George Williams and Steven Schubert were re-elected as President and Treasurer, respectively, and, Deb Reinhardt is the incoming Region 8 Director. Congratulations to Deb, and I know she’ll do great things for Region 8. I do want to thank Region 8 for the beautiful engraved Simon Pearce bowl. And, I am so pleased that a fund has been set up in my name to help Participating Members (PM’s) attend the convention. For those GMO’s who support their delegates—that’s great. It’s a wonderful way to introduce

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NEDA Stallion Directory

Offspring Eligible for the $5400 Futurity Class at the NEDA Fall Festival of Dressage All offspring from the donated stallions are eligible for the Go to www.nedastallionauction.org for more information $5400 Futurity class at NEDA Fall Festival for 5 years. and a full listing of participating stallions. • Money paid to top 6 horses owner, breeder and sire. Contact [email protected] for more information. Sign up for the NEDA Sport • Proceeds of the auction go to Fall Show Futurity and Horse e-newsletters at neda.org. Born in America Awards.

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Classifieds Calendar of Events Farm Tools Hay Huts save time, labor, hay and money. They February protect your hay from wind, rain, snow and 2/15 NEDA Flextime Instructors Program neda.org Elizabeth Psaledas H 603.432.2392 trampling. Hay Huts hold one large round bale or begins C 603.548.8544 or [email protected] about 16 square bales. See hayhuts.com for more 2/16 NEDA 2013 Stallion Auction nedastallionauction.org Kathy Hickerson 603.673.4344 info. $825 each. To get yours now call Closes February 16, 9 pm C 603.557.4054, [email protected] 413-822-1029 or email [email protected]. April working student(s) 4/1 NEDA Scholarship applications are neda.org Sue Edelen 978.356.8704 or P ineland Farms seeking candidates for short and due April 1, NO EXCEPTIONS! Please [email protected] long-term, intensive educational experience. Duties see information on the NEDA website. include barn chores, stalls, turnout, horse care in exchange for lessons, training, board. Opportunities May to ride in clinics plus travel to FL & Holland. 5/4 - 5/5 NEDA Spring Symposium Three County Fairgrounds, Kris Conquest 603.219.9255 or Housing available for 18+ years. Interested parties The Inside Scoop - New Rider Tests Northampton, MA [email protected] should contact [email protected] for an and Freestyle application. 5/5 T.H.E. Farm Schooling Show Tewksbury, MA Kristin Smith 828.260.4988 or [email protected] Horses Diana Lane 781.662.2373 or For Sale: Rothko – 2005 Oldenburg gelding by Ruffian. [email protected] Super temperament. 17.2h. Sensitive but not over- 5/10 - 5/12 USEF “r” Judge Program. Scituate, MA and Sally Davenport 781.378.1881 or reactive, honest, and 3 nice gaits. 2010 qualified Reg This is a closed session. Marshfield, MA [email protected] 8 Champs at Training Level, receiving scores in the 5/11 - 5/12 NEDA Spring Dressage Competition Marshfield Fairgrounds, Sue McKeown, Show Secretary high sixties and low seventies. Competed First Level Marshfield, MA 508.459.9209, [email protected] in 2011 with scores in the mid- to high 70’s, including Paul Cormier, Show Manager 4th place at First Level Open at Reg 8 Finals. Not 508.995.5988, [email protected] shown in 2012 as he was transitioned into lesson 5/11 The Gathering at Marshfield will NEDA Spring Dressage Karin Swanfeldt 978.855.4683 or program. $18,500 OBO. Contact Pineland Farms at host the 2012 Awards Celebration. Competition, Marshfield [email protected] 207-657-6419 (leave message). Everyone is Welcome! Fairgrounds, Marshfield, MA For Sale: Vidriompf – 2002 Ster mare (Tangelo van de Zuuthoeve x Idriomf). Although trained for dressage, June Vidri loves to jump, making her a great eventing 6/8 - 6/9 Ten Broeck Farm Dressage Sport Pepperell, MA Kathy Grisolia, Secretary 631.338.6340 prospect. Vidri had 3 foals after being imported in Horse I* & II* (2 different shows) tenbroeckfarm.net or [email protected] 2005. She is currently being used in a lesson program 6/29 - 6/30 Windswept Farms I* & II* Petersham, MA Kerstin Witaszek, Secretary and is solid at Training/First Level and schooling all (2 separate shows and qualifiers) 413.695.0693 or [email protected] the Second Level movements. $15,000 OBO. Contact *Sign up for the NEDA $2100 Sport Horse Sweepstakes at the show. Pineland Farms at 207-657-6419 (leave message). For Sale: Poliwog – 13.2h red dun pony would be July suitable for a small adult or child rider. Well 7/19 Western New York Dressage Summer Houghton, NY wnyda.org Festival* schooled in w/t/c and knows lateral work, has a good trot lengthening, counter canter, and has *Sign up for the NEDA $2100 Sport Horse Sweepstakes at the show. started schooling flying changes. He also loves to jump and is safe on trails. $4,800 OBO. Contact Pineland Farms at 207-657-6419 (leave message).

34 A Tip of the HaT | NEDA.ORG February 2013 Calendar of Events Advertising Rates August NEDA’s A tip of the hat Ad Sizes Dimensions Member Non-Member 8/1 - 8/2 Fall Breed & Dressage Show at Middletown, NY Debra Reinhardt, Secretary Maplewood Warmbloods 203.264.2148 or Business Card 3.5"w x 2"h $50 $65 (NEW! 2 different shows & qualifiers) maplewoodwarmbloods.com [email protected] 1/4 Page 3.5”w x 5”h $100 $125 Judges: Janet Foy & Lilo Fore 1/2 Page 7.5”w x 5”h $150 $175 8/4 T.H.E. Farm Schooling Show Tewksbury, MA Kristin Smith 828.260.4988 or Full Page 7.5”w x 10”h $250 $300 [email protected]; Diana Lane 781.662.2373 or Classifieds $2 for every 30 characters ($10 min. per month) [email protected] Volume discount* 8/15 Deadline to join NEDA to participate neda.org Debra Carr-Kirk 508.539.3534, 3 Months 6 Months 12 Months in 2013 NEDA Year End Awards. [email protected] 10% 15% 25% Join on-line! *Combined discounts not to exceed 25%. All ads to be paid in 8/24 - 8/25 Breed Show at Brookside I* & II* North Smithfield, RI BrooksideEC.com advance to qualify. (2 different shows and qualifiers) submission Requirements 8/24 - 8/25 PBF Open Sport Horse Show I* & II* Holland, NY Alicia Rosenblatt, Secretary Classified ads must be submitted via e-mail as an MS Word file. (2 different shows) wnyda,org 716.866.8536, [email protected] Display ads must be submitted at 100% size on disk or via e-mail. Judges: Jos Sevriens & Carter Bass pbfamilyranch.com We only accept high resolution (300 dpi) PDF, TIFF or JPEG with the fonts embedded or converted to outlines. If you are using Microsoft *Sign up for the NEDA $2100 Sport Horse Sweepstakes at the show. Word, NEDA can supply you with an ad template. All Microsoft Word files must be converted to PDF (print, PDF, save as PDF). Photography must be submitted on disk or via e-mail. We only September accept high resolution (300 dpi) JPEG. Note: An additional $5 will 9/19 - 9/20 USEF “r” Judge Program at neda.org Sally Davenport 781.378.1881 or be incurred if ad is not supplied to our specs. NEDA Fall Festival of Dressage. [email protected] Tip Advertising Contact This session is closed. Claire Liang, 63 Linden Street, Unit 7, Wellesley, MA 02482 9/19 - 9/22 GAIG/USDF REGION 8 DRESSAGE HITS on the Hudson Debra Reinhardt, Show Secretary 781-640-4222, [email protected] CHAMPIONSHIPS Saugerties, NY 203.264.2148 or Recognized by USEF and Presented [email protected]; by NEDA Beth Jenkins, Show Manager FALL FESTIVAL OF DRESSAGE 508.655.6490 or [email protected] For the benefit of the US Para- Equestrian Association wanted: CDI-W Y/J SAUGERTIES Qualifying Competition and Championship Finals GAIG/USDF BREEDERS CHAMPIONSHIPS NEW ENGLAND SERIES World OPEN DRESSAGE AND BREED COMPETITION Class October 10/1 NEDA Scholarship and Ann Villani neda.org Sue Edelen 978.356.8704 or Memorial Award Nominations [email protected] applications are due. Talent NO EXCEPTIONS! 10/5 - 10/6 U SDF “L” Program, Part I: Session A Natick, MA and Participants contact: This session is open. Bill Soyntjes, Medfield MA Sally Davenport, [email protected] Judge/Instructor Auditors contact: Kate O’Connor, [email protected] 10/7 Submission deadline for NEDA Year neda.org Linda Mendenhall, 508-527-4946 or End Awards [email protected] Volunteer Opportunities Available at NEDA. Be Surprised. November [email protected] 11/7 - NEDA is at Equine Affaire Springfield, MA Karin Swanfeldt 978-855-4683 or 11/10 [email protected] 11/16 - U SDF “L” Program, Part II: Session B neda.org Participants contact: 11/17 Lois Yukins, Judge/Instructor Sally Davenport, [email protected] This session is CLOSED, open only to Auditors contact: the 10 candidates approved to attend. Kate O’Connor, [email protected] 11/30 Deadline for 2014 NEDA Early Bird neda.org [email protected] Membership Discount For more information visit neda.org.

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