OCTOBER 2019 | Vol

OCTOBER 2019 | Vol. 26 No. 10

The Schooling Show season is winding down, and it’s time to submit your forms for the IDCTA Annual Year-End Awards!

Pictured: IDCTA member Samantha Schemmel on Rainny at the Team Hall IDCTA Schooling Show on August 25. Photo by Jenna Dickson. See page 7 for complete results and photos. IDCTA October 2019 | Page 1 IDCTA Save the

OCTOBER 2019 | VOL. 26 NO. 10 IDCTA Annual Awards Banquet January 11, 2020 NEWSLETTER EDITOR Mary Jo Downen [email protected] Save the Date, and be sure to get your awards Members are encouraged to submit comments, articles, news, photos. forms submitted before October 31, 2019! Deadline: 10th of preceding month. All forms are in this issue of the Scribe, or you can ADVERTISING & find them online at www.idcta.org > Forms PRODUCTION MANAGER Mary Jo Downen, TypaGraphics Email ads to [email protected] Please send checks made out to IDCTA to Mary Jo Downen 33062 Pearl St., Kirkland, IL 60146 Advertising Rates All Ads must be prepaid and received by the 10th of the preceding month. Those requiring extra graphics work may be subject to additional graphics charges. Please see www.idcta.org for complete ad submission information. Discounts for multiple insertions - email,call or go to www. idcta.org for further information. Click to Send Ads & Checks to: Mary Jo Downen, 33062 Pearl St., Kirkland, IL 60146 Phone: 815-522-2285 E-Mail: [email protected] Full Page, $40.00 Half Page, $25.00 Visit our Website: One-Third Page, $20.00 www.idcta.org Quarter Page, $15.00 Business Card Size, $10.00 A monthly newsletter published by the Classifieds Illinois Dressage & Combined Training Members, FREE (first 50 words, additional words 10¢ each) Association, an Illinois Not for Profit Corporation. Opinions expressed within Non-members, 10¢ per word are those of the authors, unless otherwise indicated. NEW! You can now pay for your Scribe ads with your credit card! Go to https://idcta.org/contact-us/advertising-rates and scroll The IDCTA is a USDF Group Member and down to the payment methods to pay securely online via PayPal. USEA Affiliate Member Organization. This organization’s members are automatically USDF Group Members INFORMATION HOTLINE Molly Fine 716-573-5390

October 2019 | Page 2 IDCTA President’s PERSPECTIVE By Molly Fine On October 12-13 from 7 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at The Tempel Lipizzans, IDCTA will be co-sponsoring a training, educating, and mentoring clinic with Lendon Gray. It will be targeted at young riders but anyone can audit. Auditors under age 25 are free. Auditors over 25 will be charged $25/day for online pre- purchases, and $30/day at the door (IDCTA members $25/day). Please see the flyer on page 4 for more information. This is the first of many clinics that we hope we will be sponsoring in the future via the IDCTA Clinic Af- filiation program. In this program, barns willing to let us sponsor clinicians they are bringing into the area will receive $100 towards their expenses, and riders who are IDCTA members will receive up to $100 to help them cover the costs of participating in the clinic. Encourage your barn to take advantage of this great program where everyone wins. For an overview of the IDCTA Clinic Affiliation program, please see page 5 in this issue. It is time to start gathering your competition scores for the IDCTA Annual Year-End Awards. They need to be submitted October 31st to be considered for 2019 awards. The rules and forms for all awards categories are in this issue of the Scribe. Awards are given for Eventing, Dressage and Schooling Show competitors. The banquet is on January 11th and we hope to see you there. It is great to be there to help celebrate the winners’ accomplishments, and even if you are not receiving an award, there is a wonderful silent auction and raffle, as well as an amazing dinner. It’s always a great evening, so be sure to put January 11, 2020 on your calendar! Volunteers are what make IDCTA run. There are no paid positions in the club. With that in mind, if you are interested in helping with the banquet, please contact Sara Stone at 224-234-4613 or at [email protected]. If you are interested in becoming a board member, please contact Molly Fine at 716-573-5390 or at [email protected]. To become a board member, you must be an IDCTA member in good standing the year before becoming a board member. Once the nomination is complete, your name will be placed on the election ballot. The election shall be by electronic ballot. Board members must be aware of the demands of the position and agree to accept and fulfill fiduciary and other duties incumbent upon the positions. Specifically, they are to attend scheduled board and member meetings, participate in one or more committees, and be available to help as volunteers as time permits. Happy Riding!

BOARD MEMBERS EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS President: Molly Fine, 716-573-5390 Linda Bland, 224-622-9416 [email protected] [email protected] VP Dressage: Fatima Kranz, 847-774-5856 [email protected] Brittany Burson, 630-809-2146 VP Eventing: Alison Volpentesta, 847-395-9291 [email protected] [email protected] Treasurer: Michael Coghlan, 847-707-4351 Cecelia Conway, 608 449-9552 [email protected] [email protected] Secretary: Cindy Lambert, 847-394-2090 Shelly Day, 414-403-8491 [email protected] [email protected] COMMITTEES Nikki Jewell, 847-867-5113 Cecelia Conway - Schooling Show Series [email protected] [email protected], 608-449-9552 Katie Miskovic – Grant Program Emma Kane, 847-890-5549 [email protected], 708-203-2659 [email protected] Alison Volpentesta – Eventing Committee Heather McCarthy, 815-276-3471 [email protected], 847-395-9291 [email protected] Fatima Kranz - Dressage Committee [email protected], 847-774-5856 Katie Miskovic, 708-203-2659 [email protected] MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN Sarah Stone, 224-234-4613 Lil Kane | 847-452-4207 [email protected] For questions and/or changes: [email protected]

IDCTA October 2019 | Page 3 Training, Educating, and Mentoring Clinic with Lendon Gray At The Tempel Lipizzans Spon- sored October 12—13 from 7:00am to 5:00pm by AUDITORS WELCOME IDCTA Bio: Lendon Gray is a USDF hall of famer and an Olympic competitor. Additionally, she is the founder and director of the Dressage 4 Kids program. The goal of the program is to find, to help to educate, and to develop talented youth to become the international riders and trainers of the future. Details: The Tempel Lipizzans will be hosting the Training, Education, and Mentoring (TEAM) with Lendon Gray and sponsored by Dressage4Kids, Inc. We will be featuring three different presentations during the clinic:

• Morning Movement for Riders presented by Jennifer Malott Kotylo. She is a Bronze and Silver USDF medalist, licensed “L” dressage judge with distinction and a sought-after clinician specializing in Body Awareness for Riders. She is also a certified Pilates, Equilates and Balimo instructor.

• Equine Assisted Therapies for Children - The Use of hippotherapy for helping children and about the horse that are best suited for the job presented by Stephanie Kubarth – Director of Midwest Therapeutic Riding

• Work in hand: Stepping stones to high school movements presented by Nadalyn Firenz and Bill Clements. Nadalyn is a USDF Bronze medalist and currently working as an Assistant Trainer with the Tempel Lipizzans. Bill Clements is an FEI Rider and Trainer who has recently returned to the Tempel Lipizzans. Bill specializes in the work in hand and airs-above-the-ground. Tickets How to Register Auditors under 25: No fee Visit our website or contact our office Auditors over 25: $25/day online pre-purchase Phone: 847-244-5330 $30/day at the door (IDCTA members $25/day) Email: [email protected]

Tempel Farms ~ 17000 Wadsworth Rd ~ Old Mill Creek, IL ~ 60083 www.tempelfarms.com

October 2019 | Page 4 IDCTA IDCTA Clinic Affiliation Program In order to provide education opportunities for our members, we are establishing a program to affiliate with those barns who are giving clinics. We would like to be able work with a few barns like yours on two clinics per year. IDCTA requests that the hosting barn will: • Reserve two ride spots specifically for IDCTA members (if not filled three weeks before the clinic start date, these two slots can be filled with any rider). • Provide an auditor discount of $5-$10/day to IDCTA members. • Display the IDCTA banner during the clinic. • Provide advertising materials for the IDCTA Scribe and Social Media. IDCTA will: • Provide Insurance for the event through the IDCTA policy and furnish the barn with release forms for rider and auditor to sign. • Subsidize the barn with $100 to offset a small portion of the clinic cost. • Provide a rider subsidy of $400 per clinic for riders who are IDCTA members - If there are up to four IDCTA member riders, each rider would receive $100; if more than four, each rider would receive a portion of the $400 (i.e., if a clinic had six riders who were IDCTA members, each would receive $66). Each rider would be limited to two subsidies per year. • Provide an IDCTA member to man the auditor check-in table during the clinic. • Advertise the clinic on IDCTA’s Facebook page and on USDF Region 2’s Facebook page (using the communication form). In order for your barn to participate in this clinic affiliation program, your barn must be an IDCTA Business Member. This program is limited to two clinics per year. As an IDCTA business member, your barn would receive the following benefits: • One IDCTA Regular, Junior Rider or Young Rider membership including a Group Membership to USDF(go to http://www.usdf.org/join/ GMBenefits.pdf for a complete list of GMO benefits). • $60 of advertising in the IDCTA Scribe (good for one membership year, not cumulative). • An expanded listing in the IDCTA website Service Directory (www. idcta.org/membership/idcta-service-directory). • A condensed version of your website Service Directory listing in the IDCTA Scribe(see current issue for details). • Links to your website and/or email from both Service Directories, as well as any advertising you run in the Scribe. • Event listings on the IDCTA Calendar, both website and Scribe. • Email Blasts utilizing the IDCTA email list, a great way to advertise your business. If you would like to participate in this clinic affiliation program, your barn will be assigned a barn ambassador to ensure that there will be continuity and regular communication between the barn and the IDCTA board. We are excited about the program and are sure that there are benefits for each organization.

IDCTA October 2019 | Page 5 Cross Wind Farm IDCTA Schooling Show July 7, 2019 | Marengo, IL Judge: Joan Pecora DRESSAGE TESTS COMBINED TESTS Rider, Horse, Score, Place Rider, Horse, Score, Place Green As Grass, Test 1 - Adult Amateur Pre Starter CT - Adult Amateur Katie Pohlmann, Happily Ever After, 67.647%, 1 Lindsay Tintera, Lord Stanley, 31.60, 1 Green As Grass, Test 1 - JR/YR Liana Haule, Rio, 32.50, 2 Addison Hayunga, Rain, 65.882%, 1 Kelly Kuchelmeister, SA Ovations Brio, 33.70, 3 Green As Grass, Test 2 - Adult Amateur Pre Starter CT - JR/YR Brittany Baloun, DoubleOSeven, 70.588%, 1 Bryn Greenfield, Apollo, 38.10, 1 Aubrie Devyak, Encanto, 62.647%, 2 Whitney Stiverson, Loki, 39.10, 2 Green As Grass, Test 2 - JR/YR Starter Novice CT - Adult Amateur Addison Hayunga, Rain, 65.294%, 1 Tina Avila, Lucky Clover, 33.30, 1 Green As Grass, Test 3 - Open Tamara Theall, Finn McCool, 34.20, 2 Kayarzyna Jachymczyk, Airborne Theory, 65.526%, 1 Tina Haralambopoulos, To the Moon & Back, 39.40, 3 Green As Grass, Test 4 - Adult Amateur Starter Novice CT- Stadium - JR/YR Brittany Baloun, DoubleOSeven, 66.250%, 1 Jordan Scroggins, Maximus, 32.20, 1 Aubrie Devyak, Encanto, 54.000%, 2 Mikayla Heldt, Finders Keepers, 35.60, 2 Green As Grass, Test 4 - Open Mackenzie Murphy, Crosby, 36.10, 3 Kayarzyna Jachymczyk, Airborne Theory, 61.750%, 1 Isabella Cuttone, Arie, 36.40, 4 USDF Introductory Test A - Adult Amateur Ella Scherer, Sueno de Oro, 37.50, 5 Megan Poole, Curie, 62.188%, 1 Thomas Mundall, Playboy, 37.80, 6 USDF Introductory Test A - JR/YR Beginner Novice CT: Adult Amateur Alyssa Heldt, No Small Affair, 67.813%, 1 Georgina Prieto, Andromeda, 36.10, 1 Mary Catherine Slagle, Hip Hip, 67.500%, 2 Rachel Adams, Tac Rap, 36.40, 2 Abigail Rigert, Vive la Vida, 59.688%, 3 Mike Fencl, Black Label Reserve, 36.70, 3 USDF Introductory Test B - Adult Amateur Tina Haralambopoulos, To the Moon & Back, 37.50, 4 Liana Haule, Rio, 65.000%, 1 Courtney Zink, Specialty, 37.60, 5 Denise Omans, Lord Stanley, 63.125%, 2 Jacquie Boyle, Loki, 38.90, 6 Megan Poole, Curie, 58.125%, 3 Beginner Novice CT: JR/YR USDF Introductory Test B - JR/YR Bella Dahm, What’s Up Doc, 31.90, 1 Mary Catherine Slagle, Hip Hip, 69.063%, 1 Jordan Scroggins, Maximus, 32.80, 2 Abigail Rigert, Vive la Vida, 58.438%, 2 Amanda Malcher, Reality Moon, 34.70, 3 USDF Introductory Test C - Adult Amateur Lauryn Jones, High Hopes, 37.80, 4 Denise Omans, Lord Stanley, 57.000%, 1 Ella Scherer, Sueno de Oro, 40.60, 5 USDF Introductory Test C - JR/YR Whitney Stiverson, Trixie, 41.20, 6 Abigail Rigert, Vive la Vida, 58.750%, 1 Beginner Novice CT: Open USDF Introductory Test C - Open Jessica Derlis, Andrew, 41.90, 1 Rachel Lund, The Graduate, 62.500%, 1 Novice CT: Adult Amateur USEF Training Level, Test 1 - Adult Amateur Erin Kowalewski, Pip, 29.50, 1 Jane McDowell, Biggie Smalls, 65.000%, 1 Tabitha Arenson, Running Dutch, 35.70, 2 USEF Training Level, Test 1 - Open Novice CT: Open Rachel Lund, The Graduate, 58.654%, 1 Kayarzyna Jachymczyk, Sock Monkey, 27.60, 1 USEF Training Level, Test 2 - Adult Amateur Blue Ribbon Pre Starter Stadium Round - Adult Amateur Jane McDowell, Biggie Smalls, 65.172%, 1 Liana Haule, Rio, 1 Rachel Adams, Tac Rap, 65.000%, 2 Blue Ribbon Starter Novice Stadium Round - JR/YR USEF Training Level, Test 3 - Adult Amateur Andrew Fencl, Game of Roans, 1 Jane McDowell, Biggie Smalls, 65.345%, 1 Mackenzie Murphy, Crosby, 1 USEF Training Level, Test 3 - Open Blue Ribbon Beginner Novice Stadium Round - Adult Amateur Emily Williams, Stark Raven Reggie, 61.724%, 1 Mike Fencl, Black Label Reserve, 1 USEF First Level, Test 1 - Open Blue Ribbon Novice Stadium Round - Adult Amateur Emily Williams, Stark Raven Reggie, 60.000%, 1 Erin Kowalewski, Pip, Adult Amateur, 1

October 2019 | Page 6 IDCTA Team Hall IDCTA Schooling Show August 25, 2019 | Richmond, IL Photos by Jenna Dickson DRESSAGE RESULTS Rider, Horse, Score, Place Green as Grass Test 2 Brittany Baloun, DoubleOSeven, 67.65%, 1 Chris Rys, Rock Star, 59.71%, 2 Aubrie Devyak, Encanto, Encanto, 57.06%, 3 Green as Grass Test 3 Aubrie, Devyak, Encanto, 55%, 1 Green as Grass Test 4 Chris Rys, Rock Star, 59%, 1 Western Introductory Level Test 1 Kenneth Terry, Brody, 65.45%, 1 Ryan Bentele, Pearl Harbor, 60.68%, 2 Introductory Level Test 1 Linda Leinicke, Donatello, 65.31%, 1 Jane Helmboldt, Dancastle Stormwatch, 64.69%, 2 Rachel Strong, Topsy, 60.31%, 3 Ava Konopacki, CLF’s Mr. Brightside, 53.13%, 4 Samantha Schemmel, Rainny, 52.5%, 5 Western Introductory Level Test 2 Ryan Bentele, Pearl Harbor, 58.06%, 1 Western Introductory Level Test 4 Kenneth Terry, Brody, 63.33%, 1 Introductory Level Test B – Adult Jane Hemboldt, Dancastle Stormwatch, 67.5%, 1 Linda Leinicke, Donatello, 66.56%, 2 Allie Turuc, Tillman, 61.56%, 3 Carole Hunter, Milan, 58.55%, 4 Introductory Level Test C – Open Allie Turuc and Tillman June Pedersen, Mandala Dancer, 57%, 1 Introductory Level Test C Olivia Freyburger, Hip Hip, 63.75%, 1 Brittany Baloun, DoubleOSeven, 61.5%, 2 Samantha Schemmel, Rainny, 55.25%, 3 Mary Hood, Tobias, 55.25%, 4 Training Level Test 1 – Open Michele Mercier, Donatello, 72.12%, 1 June Pedersen, Mandala Dancer, 57.5%, 2 Training Level Test 1 – Adult Carole Hunter, Milan, 64.62%, 1 Susan Kane-Parker, The Count, 58.46%, 2 Mary Hood, Tobias, 56.35%, 3 Training Level Test 1 – Junior/Young Rider Katy Barrs, Keegan, 65.77%,1 Sophie Tracy, Moves Like Jagger, 64.62%, 2 Hailianne Schawo, Pony, 63.65%, 3 Sarah Johnson, Color Me Grateful, 60%, 4 Training Level Test 3 Hailianne Schawo, Pony, 66.9%, 1 Nori Benck, Maximus, 66.03%, 2 Susan Kane-Parker, The Count, 61.55%, 3 Sarah Johnson, Color Me Grateful, 60.17%, 4 Sophie Tracy, Moves Like Jagger, 58.97%, 5 Firslt Level Test 3 Jessie Bouche, Swamp think, 55.56%, 1 First Level Test 1 Katy Barrs, Keegan, 62.07%, 1 Halianne Schawo, Pony, 60.52%, 2 Eleanor Adams, Alowishus, 56.72%, 3 First Level Test 2 Chris Rys and Rock Star Jessie Bouche, Swamp Thing, 55.57%, 1 Eleanor Admans, Alowishus, 51.85%, 2 continued on next page

IDCTA October 2019 | Page 7 Team Hall IDCTA Schooling Show continued from page 7 COMBINED TESTS RESULTS Rider, Horse, Dressage Penalties, Jump Penalties, Final, Place Pre-Starter Adult Emma Kane, Mein Liebling, 31.56, 4, 35.56, 1 Adrienne Brant, Dessa Donner, 32.5, 4, 26.5, 2 Pre-Starter – Junior/Young Rider Gracie Johnson, Rosie, 40.62, 0, 40.62, 1 Sophie Tracy, Moves Like Jagger, 41.45, 0, 41.25, 2 Jacquelyn Douglas, Hip Hip, 39.06, 4, 43.06, 3 Jessie Bouche, Swamp Thing, 43.75, 0, 43.75, 4 Samantha Schemmel, Rainny, 44.06, 0, 44.06, 5 Samuel Freyburger, Fletch, 44.69, 0, 44.69, 6 Pre-Starter – Open Vivi Couris, Irish Impromptu, 49.06, 4, 53.06, 1 Eleanor Admans, Alowishus, 39.44, 0, 39.44, 1 Emma Kane, Mein Liebling, 37.22, 8, 45.22, 2 Beginner Novice Brianna Carli, Red Hot, 48.33, 16, 64.33, 1 Novice Lucille Masten, Island Sun, 40.71, 4, 44.71, 1

Dressage Grand Champion: Michelle Mercier, Donatello Dressage Reserve Champion: Brittany Baloun, Lucille Masten and Island Sun DoubleOSeven

CT Grand Champion: Emma Kane, Mein Liebling CT Reserve Champion: Adrienne Brant, Dessa Donner

Olivia Freyburger and Hip Hip

Ryan Bentele and Pearl Harbor

October 2019 | Page 8 IDCTA Dressage Show Year End Check List

Dressage Year End Check List Year End Awards Qualifications: (See the Awards section of the IDCTA website to find complete rules and reporting forms)

First through Fourth levels: ❑ Five Scores from the Same Level (one must be at the highest test of the level) from ❑ From at least (3) USDF recognized show ❑ From at least three (3) different USDF/USEF recognized judge ❑ Current IDCTA Membership ❑ 5 Hours of Volunteering or $50 Check

FEI levels (PSG, I1, I2 and GP): ❑ Four Scores from the Same Level ❑ From at least (2) USDF recognized show ❑ From at least two (2) different USDF/USEF recognized judge ❑ Current IDCTA Membership ❑ 5 Hours of Volunteering or $50 Check

Musical Freestyles: ❑ Three Scores from the Same Level ❑ From at least (2) USDF recognized show ❑ From at least two (2) different USDF/USEF recognized judge ❑ Current IDCTA Membership ❑ 5 Hours of Volunteering or $50 Check

IDCTA USDF Journey Awards (first through fourth): ❑ Same horse and rider combination that has achieved 60% or higher ❑ For two Tests at the highest test level at each Level ❑ From at least two (2) different USDF/USEF recognized judge ❑ Scores can be earned over multiple years ❑ Current IDCTA Membership

IDCTA FEI Journey Awards (PSG, I1, I2 and GP): ❑ Same horse and rider combination that has achieved 60% or higher ❑ For two Tests at the highest test level at each Level ❑ From at least two (2) different USDF/USEF recognized judge ❑ Scores can be earned over multiple years ❑ Current IDCTA Membership

In Hand – Horse: ❑ Three Scores ❑ From at least (3) USDF recognized show ❑ From at least two (2) different USDF/USEF recognized judge ❑ Current IDCTA Membership ❑ 5 Hours of Volunteering or $50 Check

In Hand – Amateur /Junior: ❑ Three Scores ❑ From at least (3) USDF recognized show ❑ From at least two (2) different USDF/USEF recognized judge ❑ Current IDCTA Membership ❑ 5 Hours of Volunteering or $50 Check

IDCTA October 2019 | Page 9 IDCTA Dressage Journey Award Form 2019 DRESSAGE COMPETITORS: You must use this 2019 Form to submit scores. Forms from previous years will not be accepted. Your scores could be lost in the mail! IDCTA will NOT be responsible for lost or misdirected mail. PLEASE DO NOT SEND CERTIFIED MAIL. Thank you! Scores postmarked after OCTOBER 31, 2019 will not be accepted and will be returned to you.

RULES: Scores accumulated from the 2000 show year and after are eligible. USDF Levels (First through Fourth): For each level, 2 scores of 60% or higher from the highest test at that level, from 2 different shows and 2 different judges. USEF/USDF recognized shows only. FEI Levels (PSG through Grand Prix): Same requirements as described above for USDF Levels.

If a test was scored by two or more judges, the average of the scores given will be used as one score. To be eligible for year‐end awards, rider must be an IDCTA member and complete at least 5 hours of volunteer work for the IDCTA (Volunteer Form available at www.IDCTA.org) or submit a check made out to IDCTA for a $50 fee in lieu of volunteer hours.

INSTRUCTIONS: Perform at least 5 hours of volunteer work recorded on Volunteer Hours Form or submit $50 fee in lieu of volunteer hours. Complete one Journey Award Form with required number of test scores as explained in above rules. One category (USDF or FEI) and one Horse/Rider Team per form. Each award can be won only once for each rider/horse combination. Submit with Volunteer Hours Form. Attach copies of legible tests with judge’s signature and/or USDF score printout with tests circled. Provide information as requested below.

Rider ______IDCTA # ______Address ______City ______State ______Zip ______Email ______Telephone ______Horse Name ______Blanket Size ______Jacket Size ______Horse Color ______Owner ______Owner IDCTA # (required) ______Select Category: ______USDF ______FEI

Show Date Level/Test Judges Score %

Mail completed Journey Award Form, Volunteer Hours Form and legible test copies and/or USDF Score Report Form with tests circled to: Cecelia Conway Address: 1731 S. River Rd. Janesville WI 53546 Phone:608‐449‐9552 October 2019 | Page 10 Email: [email protected] IDCTA IDCTA Dressage Score Reporting Form 2019 DRESSAGE COMPETITORS: You must use this 2019 Form to submit scores. Forms from previous years will not be accepted. Your scores could be lost in the mail! IDCTA will NOT be responsible for lost or misdirected mail. PLEASE DO NOT SEND CERTIFIED MAIL. Thank you! Scores postmarked after OCTOBER 31, 2019 will not be accepted and will be returned to you.

RULES: USDF Levels – 5 scores of which one needs to be from the highest test at that level, from at least three different shows and from at least three different judges. FEI Levels – 4 scores from at least two different shows and two different judges. Freestyles – 3 scores from at least two different shows and two different judges. If a test was scored by two or more judges, the average of the scores given will be used as one score. If a test was scored by two or more judges, the average of the scores given will be used as one score. To be eligible for year‐end awards, rider must be an IDCTA member and complete at least 5 hours of volunteer work for the IDCTA (Volunteer Form available at www.IDCTA.org).

INSTRUCTIONS: To be eligible for year‐end awards, rider must complete at least 5 hours of volunteer work for the IDCTA (Volunteer Form available at www.IDCTA.org) or submit a check made out to IDCTA for a $50 fee in lieu of volunteer hours. The rider must be a member in good standing at the time the score is reported or will be subject to a $50 late fee in addition to the membership fee. Complete one Score Report Form with required number of test scores as explained in above rules for each level submitted and sent with Volunteer Hours Form. Tests must be from the same level for one Horse/Rider Team. Attach copies of legible tests with judge’s signature and/or USDF score printout with tests circled. Provide information as requested below.

Show Date Level/Test Judges Score %

Average Score % (add all scores together and divide by # of scores) %

Mail completed Score Report Form, Volunteer Hours Form and legible test copies and/or USDF Score Report Form with tests circled to: Cecelia Conway Address: 1731 S. River Rd. Janesville WI 53546 IDCTA Phone: 608‐449‐9552 | Email: [email protected] October 2019 | Page 11 Eventing Year End Award Check List

Year End Awards Qualifications: (See the Awards section of the IDCTA website to find complete rules and reporting forms):

USEA Advanced‐Beginner Novice: ❑ Same horse and rider combination ❑ From at least (2) USEA recognized shows per level ❑ Current IDCTA Membership ❑ 5 Hours of Volunteering or $50 Check

High Point Horse Of The Year: ❑ Same horse and rider combination ❑ Current IDCTA Membership ❑ 5 Hours of Volunteering or $50 Check ❑ Presented to the horses with the highest points totals for the year

Young Rider Of The Year: ❑ Same horse and rider combination ❑ Current IDCTA Membership ❑ 5 Hours of Volunteering or $50 Check ❑ Presented to the Young Riders with the highest points totals for the year. (Definition of a Young Rider per IDCTA by‐laws)

Adult Amateur Rider Of The Year: ❑ Same horse and rider combination ❑ Current IDCTA Membership ❑ 5 Hours of Volunteering or $50 Check ❑ Presented to the Adult Amateur riders(ages 22‐39 years) with the highest points totals for the year

Master Amateur Rider Of The Year: ❑ Same horse and rider combination ❑ Current IDCTA Membership ❑ 5 Hours of Volunteering or $50 Check ❑ Presented to the Master Amateur riders(ages 40 years and older) with the highest points totals for the year

Low Score Champion Of The Year: ❑ Same horse and rider combination ❑ Current IDCTA Membership ❑ 5 Hours of Volunteering or $50 Check ❑ Presented to the horse and rider combinations with the lowest final submitted score at each level. There must be at least two riders receiving awards in a division for this award to be given.

Horse Of The Year Award: ❑ Same horse and rider combination ❑ Current IDCTA Membership ❑ 5 Hours of Volunteering or $50 Check ❑ Awarded to the horse having the highest total cumulative points from USEA recognized events Advanced through Beginner Novice

Low Score Pony Club Award: ❑ Same horse and rider combination ❑ Current IDCTA Membership ❑ 5 Hours of Volunteering or $50 Check ❑ Current USPC Member ❑ Presented to the horse and rider combinations with the lowest final submitted score at each level.

Eventing Journey Award: ❑ Same horse and rider combination ❑ Current IDCTA Membership ❑ 5 Hours of Volunteering or $50 Check ❑ Award is offered to horse/rider combinations with 3 final scores 50 penalties or less from USEA recognized events at 3 different levels (Advanced though Beginner Novice) for a total of 6 submitted scores per combination. No more than 2 of the scores can be from the same venue. For the 2018 awards, scores can be submitted beginning with the year 2012.

October 2019 | Page 12 IDCTA IDCTA Eventing Journey Award Form 2019

Your scores could be lost in the mail! IDCTA will NOT be responsible for lost or misdirected mail. PLEASE DO NOT SEND CERTIFIED MAIL. Thank you! Scores postmarked after OCTOBER 31, 2019 will not be accepted. RULES: This award is offered to horse/rider combinations with 2 final scores 50 penalties or less from USEA recognized events at 3 different levels (Beginner Novice through Advanced) for a total of 6 submitted scores per combination. No more than 3 of the scores can be from the same venue. For 2017 awards, scores can be submitted beginning with the year 2010. Please submit a rider summary from the USEA website including the relevant scores. Rider must be a member during the current awards year, but not required to have been a member in prior years. This award can be won one time for each rider/horse combination.

To be eligible for year‐end awards, rider must complete at least 5 hours of volunteer work and submit a volunteer form (available at www.IDCTA.org).

INSTRUCTIONS: Please submit a rider summary from the USEA website (www.useventing.com) including the relevant scores. Rider must be a member during the current awards year, but not required to have been a member in prior years.

Rider______IDCTA # ______Address ______USEA # ______City______State______Zip ______Email______Telephone ______Horse Name______Blanket Size______Jacket Size ______Owner______Owner IDCTA # (required) ______

Date Level Event Final Score

Mail or Email this form, USEA rider result summary and Volunteer Hours Form to: Alison Volpentesta 41955 Mill Creek Rd Wadsworth, Il 60083 Telephone: 847‐254‐0860 Email:[email protected]

IDCTA October 2019 | Page 13 IDCTA Eventing Score Reporting Form 2019 Your scores could be lost in the mail! IDCTA will NOT be responsible for lost or misdirected mail. PLEASE DO NOT SEND CERTIFIED MAIL. Thank you! Scores postmarked after OCTOBER 31, 2019 will not be accepted. To be eligible for year‐end awards, rider must complete at least 5 hours of volunteer work at an IDCTA activity, IDCTA sanctioned event or approved activity (Volunteer Form available at www.IDCTA.org) or a $50 check instead of volunteer hours. The rider must be IDCTA member at the time of the show or will be subject to a $50 late fee. USEA Recognized Horse Trials and Three Day Events can be listed on a USEA website rider result summary DO NOT FILL OUT SEPARATE SCORE REPORT SHEETS IF YOU USE A SUMMARY!

Rider USEA #

Address IDCTA #

City State Zip

Email Telephone

Horse Name Horse Color

Rider’s Age as of January 1, 2018 (circle one): 21 or Younger 22‐39 40+

Rider Status (circle one): Amateur Professional

Highest level rider has competed at:

Use of this form is not mandatory but is appreciated. You may use a blank sheet of paper but make sure all information requested above is provided. Send the Score Report Form with your Volunteer Hours Form. USEA Result Summary is available at www.useventing.com and may be submitted with this form instead of Secretary/Organizer Signature as requested above.

Mail completed Score Report Form, Volunteer Hours Form and USEA Result Summary (if applicable) to: Alison Volpentesta 41955 Mill Creek Rd Wadsworth, Il 60083

Telephone: 847‐254‐0860 Email: [email protected]

October 2019 | Page 14 IDCTA Schooling Show Year End and Championship Check List

Championship Shows:

Dressage: ❑ Two Scores from the Same Level, 60% or higher ❑ At Least Two Judges ❑ Scores are from IDCTA Schooling Shows ❑ Current IDCTA Membership

Western Dressage: ❏ Two Scores from the Same Level, 60% or higher ❏ At Least Two Judges ❏ Scores are from IDCTA Schooling Shows ❏ Current IDCTA Membership

Combined Training: ❑ One Score of at maximum 45 Finishing Points ❑ From an IDCTA Schooling Show ❑ Current IDCTA Membership

Mini Events: ❑ One Score of at maximum 65 Finishing Points ❑ From an IDCTA Schooling Show ❑ Current IDCTA Membership

IDCTA October 2019 | Page 15 IDCTA Schooling Dressage (Traditional/Western) Score Report Form 2019

Your scores could be lost in the mail! IDCTA will NOT be responsible for lost or misdirected mail. PLEASE DO NOT SEND CERTIFIED MAIL. Thank you!

Scores postmarked after OCTOBER 31, 2019 will not be accepted.

To be eligible for year‐end awards, rider or owner (if different) must complete at least 5 hours of volunteer work at an IDCTA activity, IDCTA sanctioned event or approved activity (Volunteer Form available at www.IDCTA.org) or a $50 check instead of volunteer hours. The rider must be an IDCTA member at the time of the show or subject to a $50 late fee (per person).

This form should be used to submit the following divisions, WESTERN and TRADITIONAL Dressage

Rider______IDCTA # Address City______State______Zip Email______Telephone Horse Name______Horse Color______Blanket Size

Rider’s Age as of January 1, 2018 (circle one): 21 or Younger 22+ Rider Status (circle one): Adult Amateur Open Jr/YR

Use of this form is mandatory. Send the Score Report Form with your Volunteer Hours Form or Check, and copies of tests.

Name of Show Level and Test Ridden Judge Finishing Score

Mail or Email completed Score Report Form(s), test copies and Volunteer Hours Form to: Cecelia Conway Address: 1731 S. River Rd. Janesville WI 53546 Phone: 608‐449‐9552 Email: [email protected]

October 2019 | Page 16 IDCTA IDCTA Schooling Mini Event and Combined Training Score Report Form 2019

Your scores could be lost in the mail! IDCTA will NOT be responsible for lost or misdirected mail. PLEASE DO NOT SEND CERTIFIED MAIL. Thank you!

Scores postmarked after OCTOBER 31, 2019 will not be accepted.

This form should be used to submit the following divisions, Mini Events and Combined Training

Rider______IDCTA # Address City______State______Zip Email______Telephone Horse Name______Horse Color______Blanket Size

Rider’s Age as of January 1, 2018 (circle one): 21 or Younger 22+ Rider Status (circle one): Adult Amateur Open Jr/YR

Use of this form is mandatory. Send the Score Report Form with your Volunteer Hours Form or Check, and copies of tests.

Name of Show Level and Test Ridden Judge Finishing Score

Mail or Email completed Score Report Form(s), test copies and Volunteer Hours Form to: Cecelia Conway Address: 1731 S. River Rd. Janesville WI 53546 Phone: 608‐449‐9552 Email: [email protected]

IDCTA October 2019 | Page 17 IDCTA TIP Award Application All Disciplines 2019

Your scores could be lost in the mail! IDCTA will NOT be responsible for lost or misdirected mail. PLEASE DO NOT SEND CERTIFIED MAIL. Thank you!

Scores postmarked after OCTOBER 31, 2019 will not be accepted.

ALL divisions are to be reported on this form.

Rider______IDCTA # Address City______State______Zip Email______Telephone Horse Name______Horse Color______Blanket Size

Rider’s Age as of January 1, 2018 (circle one): 21 or Younger 22+ Rider Status (circle one): Adult Amateur Open Jr/YR

Use of this form is mandatory. Send this form with your Volunteer Hours Form or Check, and score report form.

Please list your horse’s TIP Number: ______

Check all of the divisions you are applying for TIP Awards for below:

❏ IDCTA Schooling Western/Traditional Dressage High Score ❏ IDCTA Schooling Combined Training Low Score ❏ IDCTA Schooling Mini Event Low Score ❏ USDF/USEF Rated Dressage High Score ❏ USEA Rated Eventing Low Score

Mail or Email completed Score Report Form(s), test copies and Volunteer Hours Form to: Cecelia Conway Address: 1731 S. River Rd. Janesville WI 53546 Phone: 608‐449‐9552 Email: [email protected]

October 2019 | Page 18 IDCTA IDCTA VOLUNTEER HOURS REPORT SHEET November 1, 2018 to October 31, 2019 Hours Date Volunteer Activity Event Name Verification* Worked

*For Hours Earned at IDCTA Sanctioned Show, have Show Manager, Secretary or Volunteer Coordinator Sign

Send completed Volunteer Hours Form along with Year End Eventing, Dressage or Schooling Show Score Form to: Eventing Awards: Alison Volpentesta 41955 Mill Creek Rd Wadsworth, Il 60083 [email protected] 847‐254‐0860

Dressage and Schooling Show Awards: Cecelia Conway 1731 S. River Rd. Janesville, WI 53546 608‐449‐9552

______Name of Volunteer ‐ PRINT

______Signature of Volunteer

IDCTA October 2019 | Page 19 D4K TEAM

Training, Education And Mentoring

The Dressage4Kids’ TEAM Program

Be the best you can be – on and off the horse D4K TEAM is for dedicated, determined young riders of all levels, ages 25 and under.

D4K TEAM member benefits include:

• Educational material • Community • Notices about D4K lease horses • Eligibility to ride in TEAM clinics with top trainers like Lendon Gray, Lilo Fore, & Mica Mabragaña • Eligibility to ride in Horsemastership clinics with top trainers like Ali Brock, Olivia LaGoy Weltz, Scott Hassler and Michael Barisone • Special rates at educational events • Special opportunities such as training with the Hannoverian Verband in Germany

Riders of all levels are encouraged to apply.

www.dressage4kids.org

October 2019 | Page 20 IDCTA Communications Template for IDCTA In order to ensure IDCTA has enough information about your event to include in our communications forums (i.e., Facebook, IDCTA website, IDCTA website calendar and other communications vehicles), please provide the following information: I request that the below information (and attachments, if included) be communicated to the equestrian community via the following (check all that apply): ___ Website ___ Website Calendar ___ Facebook ___ Scribe ___ Other (please describe:______)

Name of the event: ______Description of Event/Purpose: ______Date(s) of event: ______Start Time: ______End Time: ______Cost (if there is no flyer on the event that includes the costs): ______Location Name: ______Address: ______

Contact Name: ______E-mail Address: ______Phone Number: ______Check here if you have attached a flyer or other advertising material or pictures (recommended, to further clarify the event). Please send the form and any advertising to: Molly Fine at [email protected] and/or Mary Jo Downen at [email protected]

IDCTA October 2019 | Page 21 Illinois Dressage and Combined Training Association 2019 Membership Form Name: ______Street Address: ______City / State / Zip: ______Home Phone: ______Cell Phone: ______Email (Required): ______

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

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

Please make check payable to IDCTA. Credit cards NOT accepted with this form. Mail Membership Form & Check to: Lil Kane, 3591 Persimmon Drive, Algonquin, IL 60102 Email:[email protected] | Phone: 847-452-4207 (cell)

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

Explanation of Membership Fees: Regular Membership: $60.00 Includes an annual electronic subscription to the Scribe available at IDCTA.org, one vote in annual elections, discounted participation in select IDCTA sponsored activities and a USDF Group membership*. Young Rider Membership: $45.00 For those members who will not have reached their 22nd birthday before January 1, 2019. Same benefi ts as regular members with the exception of voting privileges. Junior Rider Membership: $35.00 For those members who will not have reached their 17th birthday before January 1, 2019. Same benefi ts as regular members with the exception of voting privileges. Business Membership: $160.00 Entitles a business to ONE IDCTA Regular, Junior Rider or Young Rider membership. $60 of advertising in the Scribe, a link to your website from IDCTA’s website and an entry into the Business Directory with your logo and a summary of your business off erings. You can also advertise your events on the IDCTA website calendar, and request E-Blasts be sent out to the IDCTA email list. Once you have signed up as a business, your application will be sent to the web administrator and you will be sent a questionnaire to build your directory page. Th is is a great way to advertise your business. * USDF Group membership includes 10 issues of the USDF Connection and many additional benefi ts. It is not a participating membership and does not include eligibility for USDF year end awards and to compete in Regional competitions. For further information go to www.usdf.org/clubs/gmo. October 2019 | Page 22 IDCTA

Benefits of IDCTA Membership

There are many benefits of being an IDCTA Member

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

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

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

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

IDCTA October 2019 | Page 23 IDCTA YEAR END AWARDS a copy of the tests or a score report from USDF attached to IDCTA’s RULES GOVERNING DRESSAGE AWARDS: Score Report Form to the awards chairperson (listed on the form). If (Revised January 2018) any part of the test or score sheet is illegible or not completed, the OVERVIEW: score will not be counted. It is the rider’s responsibility to see that the test or score sheet includes the name of the rider, name of the IDCTA shall present Champion and Reserve and third through sixth horse, name of the show, date of the show, class number, level, test place awards at the end of each competition year. The awards will number, division, score, percentage, and judge’s name and signature. be based on the average test score for each rider and horse combination as outlined below. Awards for each level will be based on Section 3: Only shows open to all competitors will be counted. the following: Section 4: • Horse and rider combinations having the best average for the top • For each of the award levels, Introductory through Fourth Level, five (5) rides of those submitted for each level from Introductory one must have a minimum of five (5) rides, a minimum of three through Fourth Level. (3) USDF recognized shows, and a minimum of three (3) different USDF/USEF recognized judges. In the case of two judges for a • Horse and rider combinations having the best average for the top class, the pair shall be considered one (1) judge (an average of the four (4) rides of those submitted for each of the FEI levels from two scores will be taken). Of the 5 scores submitted for year end PSG through Grand Prix. awards, one score must be the highest test of the level. • Horse and rider combinations having the best average for the • For each of the FEI award divisions, Prix Saint Georges through top three (3) rides of those submitted for Musical Freestyle at Grand Prix, one must have a minimum of four (4) rides, a minimum each USDF and FEI recognized level (training through Grand Prix). of two (2) shows, and a minimum of two (2) different USDF/USEF recognized judges. In the case of two judges for a class, the pair • Champion and Reserve and third through sixth place awards will shall be considered one (1) judge (an average of the two scores be awarded for Open, Adult Amateur and Junior (Jr)/Young Rider will be taken). divisions. Final divisions for each level are at the discretion of the Dressage Committee as entries warrant. • For each Freestyle level, one must have a minimum of three (3) rides under two (2) different USDF/USEF recognized judges from Rides will be counted at the level they are ridden (e.g. Training, 2 different USDF recognized show. Second). The rider must select which division they wish to compete in (Jr/Young Rider, Adult Amateur, or Open) as per their USEF clas- Section 5: The show year begins on November 1 (or that weekend) sification, e.g. professional rider (Open), Adult Amateur, etc. An Adult for one year and ends on October 31 (or that weekend) of the fol- Amateur or Jr/Young Rider may compete in more than one division, lowing year. for example Adult Amateur and Open, if they complete the required number of tests for each division (10 unique tests total for USDF level, Section 6: All members who wish to be eligible for year end awards 8 unique tests for FEI level, or 6 unique tests for Freestyle). It is the must volunteer a minimum of five (5) hours per calendar year at competitor’s responsibility to ensure that they have the required one or more IDCTA-sanctioned shows or activities, or pay a $50 fee number of rides at each level within the division. in lieu of hours worked. The hours will be recorded by the member and forwarded to the applicable awards chairperson by October 31st SCORE REPORT FORMS: of that competition year. To enable members to comply with this IDCTA has a Score Report Form available for use by Open, Adult Ama- requirement, a volunteer hours recording form will be published in teur, Junior and Life members. The Score Report Form is available on the Scribe and made available on the IDCTA website. The Board of the website, can be printed from the newsletter when published, or Directors shall identify sanctioned shows and activities and make requested from the VP of Dressage or any Board Member. One form them known to the membership through the Scribe and the website. should be used per level/division and requires a copy of each test clearly indicating the name and location of the show, name of the Section 7: Journey Award (in place 2006 forward): judge, name of the horse, name of the rider, the date of the show A horse and rider combination that has achieved 60% or higher for and the judge’s signature. Alternatively, a score report from the USDF two of the highest tests from two different judges of each level for website can be attached to the form after indicating which rides are First, Second, Third and Fourth levels (or equivalents) will be recog- selected for USDF/USEF recognized shows. nized as an IDCTA USDF Level Journey Award winner. RULES GOVERNING AWARDS: A horse and rider combination that has achieved 60% or higher for Section 1: In order to qualify for any awards, the rider of each horse two tests from two different judges for each level PSG, Intermedi- must be a member in good standing of IDCTA at the time the scores ate 1, Intermediate 2, and Grand Prix levels will be recognized as an are earned. If the rider would like to count a show score or scores IDCTA FEI Level Journey Award winner. that occurred prior to becoming a member of IDCTA, a $50 late fee in addition to the regular membership fee must be paid in order to Scores earned during or after the 2000 show year will be accepted count the score(s). with copies of score sheets or a USDF score sheet printout with the scores circled. Scores are earned over multiple years and submitted Section 2: It is each rider’s responsibility to report his/her own scores. once all required scores are earned for an award in that submission All mailed Score Report Forms with proof of scores, and a completed year. A separate form is available to be downloaded from the web- Volunteer Hour Form, must be postmarked no later than October 31. site, can be photocopied from the newsletter when published, or If that date falls on a Sunday or mail holiday, award forms must be postmarked by the next day. It is each rider’s responsibility to send continued on next page

October 2019 | Page 24 IDCTA Dressage Year End Awards continued from previous page requested from the VP of Dressage or any Board member. A horse/ judges, from three different USDF recognized competitions in rider combination can only win the Journey Award once. the categories listed. Horse owner must be an IDCTA member at the time the scores are earned. If the rider would like to count a Section 8: In Hand Awards show score or scores that occurred prior to becoming a member of IDCTA, a $50 late fee will be assessed in order to count the score(s). For In Hand awards, IDCTA shall present Champion and Reserve and third through sixth place awards, at the end of each competition • The Amateur/Junior handler needs a minimum of three scores, year as entries warrant, in each of the following USDF Categories: from at least two judges, from three different USDF recognized competitions or two different USDF Recognized competition and • Colt/Gelding Championship one IDCTA recognized Schooling Show competition* in the Ama- • Current Year Foal Championship teur/Junior handler class. The handler must be an IDCTA member • Filly Championship at the time the scores are earned. If the rider would like to count • Mare Championship a show score(s) that occurred prior to becoming a member of • Stallion Championship IDCTA, a $50 late fee will be assessed in order to count the score(s). • Amateur Handler Champion As with other awards, five hours of volunteer time are required upon The rules that are in effect: submission to be eligible for the award. • The horse needs a minimum of three scores, from at least two

must volunteer a minimum of five (5) hours per calendar year at RULES GOVERNING EVENTING AWARDS IDCTA related activities or other sanctioned shows/events, or pay a (Revised February 2019) $50 fee in lieu of the hours worked. The hours will be recorded by Section 1: In order to qualify for any award, the rider of each horse the rider and must be signed by appropriate volunteer coordinator must be a Regular, Young/Junior Rider, and/or Life member of or show organizer. It is the rider’s responsibility to forward the score the Association. The rider must be a member before the start date report sheet to the awards committee. Hours must be completed of competition(s) for which scores are submitted in order to have and sent to the awards chairperson, postmarked by October 31 of these scores count toward awards. This is the responsibility of the the award year. rider; the only exception is if a $50 late fee in addition to the regular How to qualify for Year-End Awards (YEA) membership fee is paid. See membership application for renewal rules. The levels offered for YEA are as follows: Section 2: Points submitted for awards will be calculated and recorded Starter/GAG through Advanced per the following rules: Each level has three divisions: Junior- 18 under, Adult Amateur- 19 • Rider or owner must properly and fully complete the IDCTA awards over, Professional-19 over Professional/Amateur as defined by USEA form. The form is available on the Awards section of the website general rule number GR1306. (www.idcta.org). Ribbons will be awarded through 6th place. Awards will be listed • The USEA result summary from the USEA website (including as Champion, Reserve Champion, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th. A Grand final point scores) must be submitted. If scores will not be on the Champion and Reserve Champion will receive a prize for each level. website before the deadline, the signature of the show secretary or organizer must be submitted instead. Points are awarded relative to placing within a division and number • Award forms must be postmarked by October 31 if mailed, or of starters in that division. They are are tabulated as follows: received via email or fax by the awards committee by October 31. USEA Sanctioned Horse Trials - All USEA/USEF/FEI recognized Section 3: The show year begins on November 1 (or that weekend) levels will receive full points. Points for each placing vary based on of one year and ends on October 31 (or that weekend) of the fol- the number of starters (see table below). lowing year. USEA Sanctioned Combined Tests and Non-Sanctioned Eventing Section 4: It is the rider or owner’s responsibility to report his or her Derbies*- Half points. These events received one-half the points of own scores. a USEA sanctioned HT. Section 5: In the event that no qualified recipients for an awards cat- Eventing Derbies consist of a Dressage test followed by a jumping egory are presented to the awards committee, that awards category course combining both stadium and cross-country fences. Jumper for that year will be deleted. derbies consisting only of a stadium course does not count towards points. Section 6: A rider/horse combination who has ridden above the Preliminary level in the 5 years prior to the current show season is Additional points will be awarded for the following: not eligible to receive year end award recognition in the Novice or Completing* a sanctioned HT - 1 extra point Beginner Novice categories. A rider/horse combination that has rid- Completing* a classic three-day event with steeplechase or FEI den above the Training level in the 5 years prior to the current show event - 5 extra points season is not eligible to receive award recognition at the Beginner Novice level. Completing* an area championship in the current year- 5 extra points Section 7: All riders who wish to be eligible for year end awards continued on next page

IDCTA October 2019 | Page 25 Eventing Year End Awards continued from previous page Completing* at the AEC in the current year - 5 extra points Additional Awards • High Point Horse of the Year – Champion and Reserve Champion. Placing (Top 3) at an area championship event for the current year Presented to the horses with the highest point totals for the year. - 5 extra points Points from Schooling Show Mini Event level do not count towards Placing (top 3) at the AEC- 5 extra points this award. *Completing is defined as finishing with a numerical score regard- • Young Rider of the Year – Champion and Reserve Champion. Pre- less of the placing. sented to the Young Riders with the highest point totals for the year. (Definition of a Young Rider per IDCTA by-laws). Points from A HT offering a split division (e.g. P/T or I/P) will receive points from Schooling Show Mini Event level do not count towards this award. the lower division bracket (e.g. the winner of an I/P division is awarded the points for the preliminary division) • Adult Amateur Rider of the Year – Champion and Reserve Cham- pion. Presented to the Adult Amateur riders (ages 22 to 39 years) Tie Breaking. Ties will be broken according to the following stan- with the highest point totals for the year. Amateur determined as dards, starting with the first and continuing down the list until the per USEF rules. Points from the Green Horse awards level do not tie is broken: count towards this award. *Most wins at USEA HTs, CICs, 2 or 3-day events. • Master Amateur Rider of the Year – Champion and Reserve Cham- pion. Presented to the Master Adult Amateur riders (40 years and *Most top 5 finishes at USEA HTs, CICs, 2 or 3-day events. older) with the highest point totals for the year. Amateur deter- *Most top 3 finishes at USEA HTs, CICs, 2 or 3-day events. mined as per USEF rules. *Better average score. • Low Score Champion – Presented to the Horse and Rider combinations with the lowest final submitted score at each USEA rec- *More Finishes in HT divisions vs. CT/Derby divisions. ognized level. There must be at least two riders receiving awards *Additional tie breakers to be determined by awards committee (if in a division for this award to be given necessary). Eventing Journey Award CLICK HERE for the 2019 points table This award is offered to horse/rider combinations with 2 final scores of 50 penalties or less from USEA recognized events at 3 different * Points shown are for USEA/USEF sanctioned shows (full points). levels (Beginner Novice through Advanced) for a total of 6 submitted scores per combination. No more than 3 of the scores can be from * USEA Sanctioned CTs and Non-Sanctioned Derbies receive 1/2 of the same venue. For 2019 awards, scores can be submitted beginning the points listed. with the year 2013. Please submit a rider summary from the USEA * Additional points applied as noted above. website including the relevant scores. Rider and owner must be a member during the current awards year, but not required to have * Points (e.g.1 starter rider in 1st place =14 points, 5 starter rider in been a member in prior years. 4th place = 12 points).

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

October 2019 | Page 26 IDCTA Schooling Show End Awards continued from previous page be determined once the average score is verified. Placings will be by the member and forwarded to the applicable awards chairperson awarded based on the highest to lowest average score submitted. by October 31st of that competition year. To enable members to comply with this requirement, a volunteer hours recording form will Section 4: The show year begins on November 1 (or that weekend) be published in the Scribe and will be made available on the IDCTA of one year and ends on October 31 (or that weekend) of the fol- website. Alternately, the rider may choose to pay the $50 fee in lieu lowing year. of volunteer hours. The rider must meet this requirement. The Board Section 5: All members who wish to be eligible for year end awards of Directors shall identify IDCTA-sanctioned shows and activities. must volunteer a minimum of five (5) hours per calendar year at one or For Mini Event Training Schooling Shows more IDCTA-sanctioned shows or activities. The hours will be recorded by the member and forwarded to the applicable awards chairperson IDCTA shall present Champion and Reserve and third through sixth by October 31st of that competition year. To enable members to place awards at the end of each competition year. The awards will be comply with this requirement, a volunteer hours recording form will based on the average test score for each rider and horse combination be published in the Scribe and will be made available on the IDCTA as outlined below. Awards of the levels are as following: website. Alternately, the rider may choose to pay the $50 fee in lieu of volunteer hours. The rider must meet this requirement. The Board Section 1: In order to qualify for any award, the rider of each horse of Directors shall identify IDCTA-sanctioned shows and activities. must be a Regular, Young/Junior Rider, Business, and/or Life* member of the Association. The rider must be a member before the start date For Combined Training Schooling Shows of competition(s) for which scores are submitted in order to have these scores count toward awards. This is the responsibility of the IDCTA shall present Champion and Reserve and third through sixth rider. If the rider would like to count a show score(s) that occurred place awards at the end of each competition year. The awards will prior to becoming a member of IDCTA, a $50 late fee will be assessed be based on the average finishing score for each rider and horse in order to count the score(s). combination as outlined below. Award requirements are as follows: Section 2: It is each rider’s responsibility to report his/her own scores. Section 1: In order to qualify for any award, the rider of each horse All mailed Score Report forms with proof of scores and a completed must be a Regular, Young/Junior Rider, Business, and/or Life* member Volunteer Hour form must be postmarked no later than October of the Association. The rider must be a member before the start date 31. If that date falls on a Sunday or mail holiday, awards must be of competition(s) for which scores are submitted in order to have postmarked by the next day. It is each rider’s responsibility to send these scores count toward awards. This is the responsibility of the a copy of the tests as proof of participation and score authenticity. rider. If the rider would like to count a show score(s) that occurred prior to becoming a member of IDCTA, a $50 late fee will be assessed The Score Report form must be sent to the awards chairperson in order to count the score(s). noted on the form. If any part of the test or score sheet is illegible or not completed, then the score will not be counted. It is the rider’s Section 2: It is each rider’s responsibility to report his/her own scores. responsibility to see that the test or score sheet includes the name All mailed Score Report forms with proof of scores and a completed of the rider, name of the horse, name of the show, date of the show, Volunteer Hour form must be postmarked no later than October 31. class number, level, test number, division, score, percentage, and If that date falls on a Sunday or mail holiday, awards must be post- judge’s name and signature. marked by the next day. It is each owner/rider’s responsibility to send a copy of the tests as proof of participation and score authenticity. Section 3: Scores Required The Score Report form must be sent to the awards chairperson For each of the award levels, Starter Novice, Beginner Novice and noted on the form. If any part of the test or score sheet is illegible Novice, the rider/horse combination must have a minimum of three or not completed, then the score will not be counted. It is the rider’s (3) rides and a minimum of three (3) IDCTA-sanctioned schooling responsibility to see that the test or score sheet includes the name shows. The ranking for the entries will be determined once the aver- of the rider, name of the horse, name of the show, date of the show, age finishing score is verified. Placings will be awarded based on the class number, level, test number, division, score, percentage, and lowest to highest average score submitted. judge’s name and signature. Section 4: The show year begins on November 1 (or that weekend) Section 3: Scores Required: of one year and ends on October 31 (or that weekend) of the following year. For each of the award levels, Pre-starter, Starter Novice, Beginner Novice and Novice, the rider/horse combination must have a mini- Section 5: All members who wish to be eligible for year end awards mum of three (3) rides and a minimum of three (3) IDCTA-sanctioned must volunteer a minimum of five (5) hours per calendar year at one or schooling shows. The ranking for the entries will be determined once more IDCTA-sanctioned shows or activities. The hours will be recorded the average finishing score is verified. Placings will be awarded based by the member and forwarded to the applicable awards chairperson on the lowest to highest average score submitted. by October 31st of that competition year. To enable members to comply with this requirement, a volunteer hours recording form will Section 4: The show year begins on November 1 (or that weekend) be published in the Scribe and will be made available on the IDCTA of one year and ends on October 31 (or that weekend) of the fol- website. Alternately, the rider may choose to pay the $50 fee in lieu lowing year. of volunteer hours. The rider must meet this requirement. The Board Section 5: All members who wish to be eligible for year end awards of Directors shall identify IDCTA-sanctioned shows and activities. must volunteer a minimum of five (5) hours per calendar year at one or *Life memberships in IDCTA are no longer available. more IDCTA-sanctioned shows or activities. The hours will be recorded

IDCTA October 2019 | Page 27 TDF Your Source for Support

ince 1989, donors to The Each year grants and S Dressage Foundation have scholarships are awarded to generously provided funds riders of all ages and levels- to create a better dressage instructors, judges, breeders, community... for you. dressage non-profits, and more. Photo Credit: Shannon Brinkman Credit: Photo Photo Credit: Shannon Brinkman Credit: Photo Visit dressagefoundation.org to learn about the options currently available:

ADULT AMATEURS JUDGES • Gifted Memorial Fund • Shannon Foundation Fund for • Heldenberg Training Center Fund Judges’ Licensing • Evie Tumlin Fund for Region 9 • Trip Harting Fund for Pony Club Members YOUTH • Captain Jack Fritz Grants for SHOW MANAGEMENT AND YR Graduate Program TECHNICAL DELEGATES • Carolyn Van Cise Fund for • Lloyd Landkamer Show Michigan Youth Management Development Fund • Cynthia Aspden Fund for • Veronica Holt Dressage Technical Youth Development Delegate Fund • Heldenberg Training Center Fund HIGH PERFORMANCE • Young Rider International • Anne B. Ramsay Grant Dream Program • Carol Lavell Advanced INSTRUCTORS Dressage Prize • Continuing Education for • Patsy Albers Award Instructors Fund EDUCATIONAL EVENTS • Karen Skvarla Fund for • Continuing Education for Young Professionals Instructors Fund • Major Lindgren Instructor • Dancing Horse Fund Education Fund • Edgar Hotz Judges Education Fund • Trip Harting Fund for • Michael Poulin Dressage Fund Pony Club Members • Sally Swift Fund for • USDF Region 9 Teaching Centered Riding Clinics Excellence Award • Violet Hopkins Fund for GMO Events BREEDERS • Elysium Farm Fund for CENTURY CLUB • Honoring senior riders and horses

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THE DRESSAGE FOUNDATION 402-434-8585 1314 ‘O’ Street, Suite 305 [email protected] Lincoln, NE 68508 www.dressagefoundation.org October 2019 | Page 28 IDCTA Listings in the IDCTA Serice Directory are FREE to all paid IDCTA Members. Please submit your horse-related service listing to: Mary Jo Downen at [email protected] EVENTING Jennifer Strauss Heritage Stables, Oconomowoc, WI Erika Dierks [email protected] Stonehedge Farm 262-720-9937 Union Grove, WI USDF Bronze and Silver medalist on self-trained horses. Competed thru PSG. Former (262) 859-2853 Fei event rider thru 2* level. Currently enrolled in USDF L program. [email protected] www.stonehedgefarm.net The Tempel Lipizzans Premiere Boarding and Training Facility located on 170 acres. 30 stalls, Quality Care. 17000 Wadsworth Rd, Old Mill Creek, IL 60083 847-244-5330 | info@ Training in Eventing, Dressage and Jumping. tempellipizzans.com www.tempelfarms.com Premium boarding and training facility offering training, breeding, clinics, a Nikki Jewell working student program, and performances. Our goal for the past 60 years has Hidden Gem Equine been to promote classical riding and the Lipizzan breed in the US. To help with our 847-867-5113 educational goals we are visited by world renowned clinicians throughout the year. [email protected] www.hiddengemequine.com OTHER SERVICES Hunter, Jumper, Equitation, Eventing. Available for clinics, training and instruction. Tune up your show jumping! Zanides Equine Wellness Certified Equine Therapeutic & Sports Massage Member IAAMB 224-645-4858 DRESSAGE The Corner Cobbler Shelley Day www.thecornercobbler.com | (815) 784-4452 [email protected] (414) 403-8491 | [email protected] 404 W Railroad St., Kingston, IL 60145 www.daydressage.com Specializing in English Riding Boot Alterations & Repairs: Soles and heels (rubber or leather), USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist Elastic, Snaps, Stretching, Zippers (fixing, replacing, or adding), Modifications to Calf Area USDF Bronze and Silver Freestyle Bar (widening or taking in), Modifying Height, Conditioning, Polishing 30+ years experience Winner of many regional awards Trainer at Paddock Hills Equestrian Center (Union, IL) and Diamond Legacy Farm The IDCTA Service Directory listings are available to all paid IDCTA (Mukwonago, WI) members. If you would like to have your horse-related business listed Willing to travel Southern WI & Northern IL and you are a current IDCTA member, please email your listing to Mary Jo Downen at [email protected]. Listings should include your name, your farm name, your phone(s), your email, your website, and a Susan Gerstenberger brief description of the services that you offer. If you offer both training Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI and boarding services, you can have a longer description. Please provide 815-943-8829 hm | 815-236-8184 cell your IDCTA member number as well. [email protected] | 262/889-4700 Take advantage of this fantastic resource for those seeking equine-related Bronze/Silver USDF Medalist, Training through I-1, USDF “L” Judge with distinction, services as well as for those offering them. If you have any questions competed thru I-1 and schooling G.P. regarding our Service Directory, please don’t hesitate to contact me at 815-522-2285.

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Benefits of your IDCTA Membership Advertising in the IDCTA Scribe just Regular Membership: $60.00 makes Dollars & $ense! Includes an annual electronic subscription to the Scribe, emailed and available at IDCTA.org, one vote in annual elections, discounted participation in select IDCTA sponsored activities and a USDF Group membership*. Business Membership: $160.00 Includes ONE IDCTA Regular, Junior Rider or Young Rider membership (and benefits as listed above), $60 of advertising in the Scribe, a listing in both the Scribe and website business directory, with an expanded online listing including a logo, if desired. The Scribe reaches your target You can also advertise your events on the IDCTA audience with some of the best website calendar, and request E-Blasts to promote rates out there! your service and/or activities, which will be sent to Contact Ad Manager the IDCTA email list. This is a great way to reach our members and advertise your business. Mary Jo Downen at *For a complete list of USDF GMO benefits, [email protected] for our go to: www.usdf.org/docs/GMOFlash/web/ rate sheet, and start advertising Benefits%5CGMBenefits.pdf in the Scribe today!

October 2019 | Page 30 IDCTA SCHOOL’S IN SESSION USDF Regional Schooling Show Awards Program

NEW FOR 2020

Recognizing USDF Group Members for finishing at the “top of their class” in each of USDF’s nine regions, for their Photo by Bob Tarr achievements at schooling shows.

4 DIVISIONS 7 LEVELS Open* Introductory Third Junior/Young Rider Training Fourth Adult Amateur First FEI Non-Professional Second NOMINATE AT *Introductory not awarded in Open Division IDCTA WWW.USDF.ORG October 2019 | Page 31 Classified Ads up to 50 words are FREE for IDCTA members! 10¢ a word for non-members. Send your ad to Mary Jo Downen at [email protected] Classified Ads HORSES FOR SALE LEASE AND SHARE BOARDING 2009, 16.0 hh Thoroughbred, gelding. Jack is a barn favorite with his Stonehedge Farm has several horses available for lease or share competitive talent, puppy-dog personality, and easy-keeper nature. He is boarding. Trainer on premises available for lessons: 1) TB/Percheron Cross easy to ride at the lower levels and has the potential for more. He goes out gelding. Likes to jump; started in dressage. 2) TB Gelding- School Master well alone or in a group, stands for the vet, farrier, and clipping, and loads to fourth Level Dressage. Contact Erika Dierks for more information (262) himself into the trailer. He is only for sale to make room for a new jumper 859-2853 or e-mail [email protected]. in the family. He is priced to sell and a good home is a must. Pictures and videos available upon request. Jack is a must see!! [email protected] TACK FOR SALE Full Size, Rolled Double Bridle with top buckles, Great Condition $125. SHAREBOARD Tammy Venturi, 208-283-3718 Talented Trakenher gelding available for shareboard in Lockport ,IL area. Schooling 2 level. 15.3 Chestnut, uphill and forward moving. Looking Stubben Leather Dressage Girth , 28 inches. Beautiful and Well- for an experienced rider. Trainer on premises available for lessons and Conditioned. $150. Contact Olivia Venturi email : [email protected]. horse is available and ready to show this season. Contact Jill Jankowski: 208-781-0045 708-259-8295- or email [email protected] MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE LESSONS/TRAINING Stunning hunt scene room divider - hand painted on leather. 84” high Belgian WB gelding for private dressage lessons. Great changes and with 4 25” panels accordion-style panels. Extraordinary craftsmanship. lateral work. Great Amateur or JR/YR horse. Private facility St. Charles area. $1200. Contact me for photos or more info. [email protected] Trainer Fatima Kranz. [email protected]

BOARDING Classified ads must be paid in full and received by the 10th of the preceding Board Your Horse – Large Stalls: Quiet private barn in Barrington Hills; month (e.g., May 10 for June issue). First 50 words are FREE for an IDCTA 12 x 20 foot stalls; lighted indoor arena with sand/rubber/fiber footing; member (please supply member number) and 10¢ a word for non-members. barn is heated; warm/cold water wash rack; 6 fenced pastures; across Additional words are $.50 each. Mail to: Mary Jo Downen, 33062 Pearl St., from riding trails; 3 miles from the B.H.’s Riding Center. $950 to $1200 per Kirkland, IL 60146. For information, call 815-522-2285. Email: typagraphics@ month. Contact Shirley at (847) 370-3856 gmail.com

NOTE: IDCTA MEMBER FREE ADS will continued to run until cancelled. Please contact the Advertising Manager above if you wish your ad to be discontinued.

•Training •Boarding •Lessons •Sales Paid Advertisement Paid Paid Advertisement Paid Dressage Eventing Jumping [email protected] 935 172nd Ave 262.859.2853 www.stonehedgefarm.net Union Grove, WI 53182

October 2019 | Page 32 IDCTA To list your event in the IDCTA Calendar of Events email to Mary Jo Downen, [email protected]

NOTE: All IDCTA shows and events, as well as Region 2 USDF Shows and USEA Area IV events are eligible for volunteer hours with signed volunteer form. All IDCTA Schooling Show Series Shows are in BLUE.

SEPTEMBER October 13th Silverwood Farms, Camp Lake WI, Dressage and Combined Training Championships September 29th Schooling Show. See your IDCTA Schooling Show Omnibus for details. Geneva Equestrian, Lake Geneva, WI, Mini Event and Combined Training Schooling Show. See your IDCTA Schooling Show Omnibus for details. October 20th Geneva Equestrian, Lake Geneva, WI, Mini Event and Combined Training Schooling OCTOBER Show. See your IDCTA Schooling Show Omnibus for details. October 6th NOVEMBER Winsom Farm, Beecher, IL, Mini Event, Combined Training, and Dressage, Mini Event Championships Schooling Show. See your IDCTA Schooling Show Omnibus November 3rd for details. Geneva Equestrian, Lake Geneva, WI, Mini Event and Combined Training Schooling Show. See your IDCTA Schooling Show Omnibus for details.

Attention: Show Managers & IT’S TIME TO TURN IN YOUR Organizers! Part of the thrill of competing is seeing FORMS FOR THE IDCTA your results in the IDCTA Scribe! ANNUAL YEAR-END AWARDS! We have a variety of area competitions All forms are located in this each year and only a few send us results issue of the Scribe and online at and/or photos. Please take a moment to www.idcta.org. give your competitors the added thrill Please be sure to review all of seeing their results in print. rules and requirements before Send all show results, stories and submitting your awards forms. photographs to REMEMBER: ALL FORMS ARE DUE Scribe Editor Mary Jo Downen at [email protected]. ON OCTOBER 31, 2019

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