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www.americanvaulting.org 1 For the Love of the Ride You love to ride. Everyday if it’s possible. They do, too. Their legs carry you through training, or hours on the trail. So check their legs daily, treat early and reverse joint damage to keep on riding. Rely on the proven treatment. Go to www.FortheLoveoftheRide.com and tell us about your love of the ride. Every Stride Counts “Official Joint Therapy” of USDF and “Official Joint Therapy” of USEF There are no known contraindications to the use of intramuscular Adequan® i.m. brand Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan in horses. Studies have not been conducted to establish safety in breeding horses. WARNING: Do not use in horses intended for human consumption. Not for use in humans. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children. Caution: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Each 5 mL contains 500 mg Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan. Brief Summary Indications: For the intramuscular treatment of non-infectious degenerative and/or traumatic joint dysfunction and associated lameness of the carpal and hock joints in horses. SEE PRODUCT PACKAGE INSERT FOR FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION. Adequan® is a registered trademark of Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ©LUITPOLD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., Animal Health Division, Shirley, NY 11967.AHD 9560-6, lss. 3/10 EVM 2 EquEstrianVaultinG | Summer 2010 EquEstrian VaultinG COlumNs 5 From the President Sheri Benjamin 6 16 11 Coaching Corner Standing Out Nancy Stevens-Brown 14 Horse Smarts On Quiet, Supple, and Obedient: Frequently Asked Questions Yossi Martonovich 18 Just for Vaulters Core is More! Megan Benjamin and Stacey Burnett 25 Through the Eyes of the Judges 22 28 The Ins and Outs of Composition Suzanne Detol Features 6 Men's Vaulting: The Extreme Equestrian Sport Sheri Benjamin HcertiorseMansFiedHiP For the Love of the Ride 10 AVA Recognizes Life and Longtime Members You love to ride. Everyday if it’s possible. They do, too. Their legs carry you through training, or 16 Places Travelled Upside Down associati n hours on the trail. So check their legs daily, treat early and reverse joint damage to keep on riding. Rely on the proven treatment. 21 The Truth About Spandex 22 Vaulter Verbatim Go to www.FortheLoveoftheRide.com How Did You Discover Vaulting? and tell us about your love of the ride. 24 Guys in Vaulting What do you do when you're NOt vaulting? 27 The Road to WEG "a" teams in action Every Stride Counts 28 Uniforms through the aVa's 40-year history, uniforms have changed–a lot! Follow our trip down vaulting uniform attention tra ners & memory lane. riding instructors: Become a CHA Certified Instructor Today! “Official Joint Therapy” of USDF and “Official Joint Therapy” of USEF MeMbers receive access to: AVA/USEF 2009 Men's Gold Vaulting • Description and Photo on There are no known contraindications to the use of intramuscular Adequan® i.m. brand Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan in horses. ver: Champion Kenny Geisler, 29, www.CHAinstructors.com online database Studies have not been conducted to establish safety in breeding horses. WARNING: Do not use in horses intended for human O vaulting with Highwater Bay, owned • Online and print advertising opportunities for your business consumption. Not for use in humans. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children. Caution: Federal law restricts this • Educational material, riding apparel & sponsored discounts drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Each 5 mL contains 500 mg Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan. Brief Summary ur c O by Jill Palmer. Indications: For the intramuscular treatment of non-infectious degenerative and/or traumatic joint dysfunction and associated • Discounts on insurance rates! lameness of the carpal and hock joints in horses. SEE PRODUCT PACKAGE INSERT FOR FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION. On Photo courtesy of Lynne Owen Photography www.CHA-ahse.org • 800-399-0138 Adequan® is a registered trademark of Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ©LUITPOLD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., Animal Health Division, Shirley, NY 11967.AHD 9560-6, lss. 3/10 EVM www.americanvaulting.org 3 EquEstrian VaultinG EquEstrian Equestrian Vaulting magazine is the official publication of the American Vaulting Association. VaultinG Comments/suggestions/questions are welcome to editor@americanvaulting.org. For information on advertising rates, how to submit editorial content and more, go to www.americanvaulting.org/contactus/. American Vaulting Association Directory For address changes: www.americanvaulting.org/members memberservices/ and click 2010 AVA VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS on “Membership Updates” to make the change. If you are having problems receiving ExEcutive BoArD Members your issues, or wish additional copies contact the AVA National Office (323-654-0800, fax President: sheri Benjamin, 408-872-1562, sbenjamin@americanvaulting.org 323-654-4306 or nationaloffice@americanvaulting.org). No part of this publication may be Executive VP: Kelley Holly, 707-665-9281, tambourine-farm@worldnet.att.net reproduced either in whole or part without written permission. Copyright by American Treasurer: Jodi rinard, 303-931-7072, chestnutvaulter@yahoo.com Vaulting Association 2010. Equestrian Vaulting magazine is published quarterly: spring, Secretary: robin Bowman, 303-978-1084, thebowmans4@msn.com summer, fall and winter, and is designed by Red Hen Design (redhendesignart.com). Thanks VP Competitions: linda Bibbler, 650-851-7751, lbibbler@gmail.com VP Development: rick VanVranken, 609-442-1892, vanvrank@yahoo.com to our editors, photographers and proofers: Megan Benjamin, Sheri Benjamin, Stacey Burnett, VP Membership: Julie Divita, 650-464-4887, enjplus4@gmail.com Suzanne Detol, Julie Divita, Eillen and Mike Jassowski, Yossi Martonovich, J. Ashton Moore, Lynne Owen, Nancy Stevens-Brown, and Katharina Woodman. Board Members Jessica Ballenger, Kim Beisecker, megan Benjamin, Carol Beutler, Bill Brown, Craig Coburn, merry Cole, suzanne Detol, Priscilla G. Faulkner, sydney Frankel, N VAU rick Hawthorne, Virginia Hawthorne, Cambry Kaylor, Yossi martonovich, amy mcCune, CA L AMERICAN VAULTING I T R I N E marianne rose, Patti skipton, Bob Weber G M A ASSOCIATION REgional Supervisors AA A 8205 Santa Monica Blvd. #1-288 Region I: Connie Geisler, 909-861-1564, connie_geisler@hotmail.com S N S O OCIATI West Hollywood, CA Region II: Carolyn Conner, 415-897-8486, carolyn.conner@verizon.net 90046-5912 Region III: Penny maydak, 503-703-9177, pajamas14@hotmail.com Region IV: Noel martonovich, 303-277-0356, nmartonovi@aol.com Region IX: elizabeth Brigham, 301-983-9795, embpony4@aol.com Region X: Jane egger, 269-782-3206, jegger@bpl.coop VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE CHAIRS AND SPECIAL PROgRAM DIRECTORS 2011 Annual Convention: Connie Geisler, 909-861-1564, connie_geisler@hotmail.com Barrel Initiative: Open Bylaws: Craig Coburn, 323-654-0800, nationaloffice@americanvaulting.org Coaching Certification Initiative: Nancy stevens-Brown, 831-476-5901, ncnature@pacbell.net Competition Awards: Carol Beutler, 650-366-7527, cbeutler@sbcglobal.net Competitions Secretary: suzanne Detol, 503-357-9651, sdetol@aol.com Friendship Team: Priscilla G. Faulkner, 770-786-7283, prisf@aol.com Grants: Jan Garrod 408-741-1191, jan@garrodfarms.com Grievance: Bill Brown 831-476-5901, onzacat@comcast.net Historian: Nancy stevens-Brown 831-476-5901, ncnature@pacbell.net Horses: Yossi martonovich 303-277-0356, ymartonovi@aol.com Insurance: Kim Beisecker 540-231-6527, kbeiseck@vt.edu Medal Test Secretary: suzanne Detol, 503-357-9651, sdetol@aol.com Nationals 2011: linda Bibbler, 650-851-7751, lbibbler@gmail.com and marianne rose, 408-867-1789, mariannerose@worldnet.att.net National High Point: Open Pony Club Partnership Committee: Beth Whillock, 651-482-0649, ewhillock@msn.com Publications: Jan Weber, 978-448-4193, janmweber@gmail.com Safety: Bob Weber, bobcweber@gmail.com Technical Advisor for Therapeutic Vaulting: rick/Virginia Hawthorne, 818-302-0153, vvvrick@ca.rr.com Technical Committee Chair: Kelley Holly, 707-665-9281, tambourine-farm@worldnet.att.net Trade Shows: Jan Weber, 978-448-4193, janmweber@gmail.com Vaulter Fitness Initiative: megan Benjamin, megan.benjamin@gmail.com Volunteer Recognition: Carol Beutler, 650-366-7527, cbeutler@sbcglobal.net Website: eileen Jassowski, 530-621-4911, eej@primoponies.com AVA NATIONAL OFFICE Craig Coburn, National Officem anager 8205 santa monica Blvd., #1-288, West Hollywood, Ca 90046-5912 e-mail: nationaloffice@americanvaulting.org Office Hours: monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to noon PST• Ph: 323-654-0800, Fax: 323-654-4306 www.americanvaulting.org FEI Vaulting Committee: emma seely, 408-868-9476, emmaseely@sbcglobal.net FEI Athlete Council Vaulting Representative: megan Benjamin, 408-605-8447, megan.benjamin@gmail.com USEF Board Members: sheri Benjamin, 408-872-1562, sbenjamin@americanvaulting.org linda Bibbler, 650-851-7751, lbibbler@gmail.com USEF Board/Elected Athlete's: Devon maitozo, 818-429-2115, devomai@mac.com USEF Director of Vaulting: Pam lane, 908-326-1153, plane@usef.org USEF Vaulting High Perf. Comm. Chair: linda Bibbler, 650-851-7751, lbibbler@gmail.com www.grettawear.com USEF Vaulting Technical Committee Co-Chairs: Craig Coburn, 323-654-0800, nationaloffice@americanvaulting.org; Vault into Summer with suzanne Detol 503-357-9651, sdetol@aol.com GrettaWear! USEF Youth Council Member: annalise VanVranken, 609-002-6277, anna@shootingstarsvaulting.com 4 EquEstrianVaultinG | Summer 2010 From the President the Power oF dialogue About six months into