President's Message

MARCH 2010

EQUESTERA monthly publication of the Wisconsin Dressage & Combined Training Association PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Pam Doolittle It takes a village...

The photo accompanying this month’s message is one of my favorites. I hope you agree it’s a pleasant picture of a harmoni- ous partnership between a happy and well turned-out horse and his rider. I see that too. But let me tell you what else I see and think about when I pause on this picture.

Support from a wide front The nicely shaped feet of this horse I credit to the ﬁrst-class care I receive from my farrier. I remember Jim called to make an appointment with ME to make sure Tigo’s feet were done before we left for this show. He wouldn’t let me go without Photo by Mary Phelps checking his feet! Tigo’s gleaming coat and well muscled Pam and Tigo competing at the Kentucky Horse Park frame (for a 4-year-old) I credit in part to the vet clinic providing all the care for our Kentucky for the show. The photographer It takes a village for WDCTA too farm, as well as the nutritional advice from capturing that moment not only took the I like to think of the WDCTA meeting and the person who designs our feed program. picture, she is also instrumental in securing banquet in a similar way. Those in attend- Both personally called me that show the future of the Young Horse program in ance arrived united in sport, even though weekend just to see how we were doing. the U.S. Finally, at the heart and center of as individuals we bring a diverse set of The spectator by the trailer above to our this picture—even though you don’t see skills, connections, experiences and left in the picture is my coach, who started them—are my husband and family, who perspectives. During this time, we planning in the spring to support Tigo and I give up so much in support of my journey. celebrated the successes of our WDCTA at this championship held in August. For While I travelled, my husband and kids members for the 2009 show season. We the entire summer of 2008, he came to stayed home to save money and care for gathered and displayed photos of the Wisconsin once a month to work with Tigo the farm. winners with their equine partners. (Enjoy and me, preparing us for that ﬁnal hour. So while the photo credit goes to Mary these photos in this issue and even more of Just to the right of this picture and outside Phelps, the MOMENT credit goes to a huge them on our website.) the camera angle sits a large group of support network of people that provide Congratulations to our winners! But, I friends and fellow competitors, who yelled service, instruction, advice and—most also want to send out a special and clapped loudly after we halted at X, importantly—friendship and camaraderie. congratulatory salute to the trainers, and did the same even louder after the Captured in that picture is not just a horse veterinarians, farriers, family and friends judges gave their comments and we exited and rider; I see commitments, hard work, who helped and cheered for those winners. the ring. One of those friends drove us to love and friendship all wrapped up in a I know from experience how important you celebration of our sport. Continued on page 2

[1] COPYRIGHT © 2010 Wisconsin Dressage & Combined Training Association Pam’s column continued all are to their success. Thank you for your past the scary puddle, when you disagree support! with a colleague on an issue that seems At the annual meeting, perhaps you important or when your spouse or child enjoyed reconnecting with old friends or tells you something difficult, it’s so met people you would like to know better. important the space between is filled by a If this was special for you, I have a trusting and helpful air. suggestion: try becoming more involved You’re likely part of WDCTA because of with WDCTA as a way to continue building these principles, but aren’t quite sure how those connections. Perhaps you left the to navigate our organization or find the banquet tickled to have won a silent right opportunities for your needs. If this is auction item. Those items were donated by true for you, try contacting your chapter individuals and businesses that support president or a state board member, and let dressage and WDCTA. Please continue to us know what we can do to better serve WDCTA Members are support those businesses as you consider YOU. Group Members purchasing items and services in 2010. of the We want your feedback United States Dressage Make more connections As your state board continues to make Federation Perhaps you didn’t make the meeting this progress in rebuilding, we continue to ask year and are still searching for the right fit for your input and help. Consider sharing a within WDCTA. Dressage is founded in personal story about you and your horse in principles that promote developing a fair, the eQuester. Submissions should be sympathetic and positive relationship with directed to Caryn Vesperman at our equine partners. Read any good book [email protected]. Do you know of a Editor on the subject, such as Walter Zettl’s program, clinic, show or opportunity that Dressage in Harmony or Colonel Albrecht would be of interest to other members? Caryn Vesperman von Ziegner’s book, The Basics, and a Non-WDCTA sponsored events can still be (608) 455-2208 perceptive reader will understand that listed for free in our newsletter for [email protected] lessons work well not just for horses, but members. Contact Caryn to find out how W1619 King Road also in other relationships. Learning how you can get more publicity for your events. Brooklyn, WI 53521 to work with other people in a fair, Watch our Facebook updates for sympathetic and positive way develops opportunities to serve on committees good friendships, business relationships, working to restructure and revitalize our All advertisements, articles marriages—these principles even help services and governance. make for better parenting. If a situation and photographs (with photo arises when the horse doesn’t want to go Join us in our work to revitalize this charter release) should be submitted electronically to the editor by the 15th of the month, WDCTDA Privacy Policy with payment for Use of Membership List To purchase labels, contact the advertisements postmarked WDCTA has adopted a policy Membership Recorder at no later than the 15th. Ads supporting members’ rights to [email protected]. and calendar of events privacy by stating the unauthorized use of the membership list for Advertising Privacy Policy submissions will appear in advertising or solicitation to be WDCTA adheres to Wisconsin both the eQuester and on against WDCTA guidelines. This statutes requiring an individual’s the website. restriction applies to email and express permission to use his or street addresses. her name in any advertising or promotional message. Advertising rates and WDCTA does consider requests requirements are under for the purchase of a set of Please include a release or proof Forms on www.wdcta.org. membership labels for a one-time of permission when using a mailing at a cost of $15 for person’s name in your stable/ members or $30 for non-members. instructor/ breeder listing.

This makes the second issue under my belt, or keyboard, to be myself to every few more accurate. Thank you for the nice comments about the debut years whether I issue, but remember... “need” it or not— were such a great I’m only the editor, you’re the contributor way to end the This newsletter would be a big zero without your submissions weekend with and the support from our wonderful business members and friends on Sunday. advertisers. Remember, the articles and info come primarily from (And yes, my deep you. So send in your submissions—even a good horse joke would red nails are getting be fun! I know people are sometimes shy about writing. But don’t quite the comments Photo by Amanda Kapellen worry—I’ll read your submission and hopefully catch any typo or at the office, since it is quite unlike me. I don’t even wear grammatical error. And if I miss it, well, I think our readers will mascara. I think I’m going all out if I apply lip gloss!) overlook the mistake as they enjoy the content. Also, remember to visit the website for state board and chapter Trying something new in 2010 minutes. We want to reserve the newsletter for “lighter” fare! This winter, thanks to friends, I tried something new: driving. Chet Thomas gave me a lesson with their well-trained—and The electronic age obviously with me, tolerant—Norwegian Fjord, Trina. I enjoyed the Sending this newsletter electronically seemed to work quite well. experience a lot. I did not feel as much in control as I do riding I was a bit concerned the color photos would make the file size astride—and that had everything to do with me, and nothing to do huge, but those of you with dial-up service even reported with Chet or Trina. It was great to have the chance to try a the download time was only a few minutes. I’ve also heard how you appreciate the links directly to our website and our advertisers. I also want to assure you that the chance of your downloading a virus with this newsletter is just about nil. I create the newsletter on a Mac, computers known for their difficulty of being kidnapped by viruses, and the YouSendIt service sweeps the file for viruses before they make it available to you for downloading.

Annual meeting and awards banquet What a fun weekend. The speakers were outstanding, shopping was great at Midwest English Tack, bidding was competitive at the silent auction, the Grand Geneva was beautiful with a very attentive staff to serve us, and it was fun to cheer the members receiving their awards. And the massage and manicure—something I treat

Chet takes the reins and takes Caryn on a brisk drive through the countryside.

discipline I had never had the chance to try before. Chet took me for a drive through the countryside, and then I took the reins and maneuvered through the obstacle course of orange trafﬁc cones. I am pleased to report that I did not hit one single cone—and I was even “speeding” through the course at a trot! I hope Doug Langer, who bought the driving lesson offered by Chet at the award banquet’s silent auction, enjoys the experience as much as I did. Thanks for sharing your wonderful mare with me, Caryn guides Trina through the course. Chet rides on the back so he Chet! And to Donna, thanks for catching the memories can make a quick escape should things go awry. (Kidding.) on camera.

The United States Dressage Federa- pants have required recommended encouraged to attend. tion’s (USDF) Instructor Certification reading to help prepare them for the More information about the program Program is designed to educate current final exam. may be found on the USDF website at and aspiring dressage instructors who Workshops are taught by USDF faculty www.usdf.org. want to teach the classical concepts of and examiners, all of whom are highly The Southwest Chapter is interested in dressage and meeting USDF-specified respected U.S. trainers and instructors. hosting this program. If you are proficiency standards. Workshops are open to anyone at any interested in participating, contact The program offers certification in four level, from beginner amateurs to Stephanie Severn at (608) 213-8925 or areas: Certified Instructor Training - professionals. in addition to participa- [email protected]. Second Level; Recognized Teacher ting as an instructor, auditors are Training - Second Level; Certified Instructor Third - Fourth Level; Recognized Teacher Third - Fourth Level. The USDF also offers recognition We’re being contacted.... as an Associate Instructor. Individuals moving to the area are contacting board members to ask about places Certification is achieved through a to board, take lessons and find a horse. If you aren’t listed on the stable-trainer- series of workshops, followed by a mock testing and then a certification breeder list, get on it now. We’re getting more hits on our website than ever before, test. There are three workshop we’ll be producing a guide to be distributed at the Midwest Horse Fair and other categories: Lunging, Teaching and events, so make sure you are on The List to help these individuals find you. Go to Riding. In addition to the workshops, our website under Forms to get the document you need to complete and submit. pre-certification and testing, partici- It’s very affordable advertising!

PresidentWDCTAMembers-at-Large State BoardKettle Moraine President Pam Doolittle (608) 644-9423 Stephanie Severn (608) 835-1820 Martha Flury (262) 723-2656 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Vice President Chet Thomas (608)835-8549 Southwest Chapter President Martha Flury (262) 723-2656 [email protected] Donna Thomas (608) 835-8549 [email protected] [email protected] Erin Whalen (262) 249-0157 Secretary [email protected] SW Chapter Representative Sue Genin (608) 882-6580 Pam Doolittle (608) 644-9423 [email protected] Membership Recorder [email protected] Mary Hanneman (608) 712-0975 Treasurer N8160 Smith Road Upper Peninsula President Angela Genin (608) 516-2293 Brooklyn, WI 53521 Victoria Jenema (906) 235-4780 498 Cledell Street #3 [email protected] [email protected] Oregon, WI 53575 [email protected] Dressage Recorder Editor Send forms to: Caryn Vesperman (608) 455-2208 Historian Mary Hanneman (608) 712-0975 W1619 King Road Anne Zaharias (906) 864-2790 N8160 Smith Road Brooklyn, WI 53521 [email protected] Brooklyn, WI 53521 [email protected] [email protected] Video Librarian Website Coordindator Donna Thomas (608) 835-8549 Eventing Recorder Stephanie Severn (608) 835-1820 [email protected] To Be Named [email protected]

[4] COPYRIGHT © 2010 Wisconsin Dressage & Combined Training Association Meet Your 2010 State Board Members Get to know one or two of your state board members every month. Pam Millionaire. Avatar in 3-D on the it around our 40 acres walking without ultrascreen was pretty cool too. incident. So I had the bright idea to trot. Doolittle Kevin stayed behind me, and I What celebrity would you have dinner cautiously asked for the trot. Coby Where do you with (dead or alive)? exploded down the lane like a bronco. live? Walter Farley. And this time I would buy. He bucked so hard I had the wind Prez Largely in the knocked out of me, but I stayed on. moment. If you Most interesting experience with a When we stopped, Kevin said, "Wow mean my home horse or at a horse competition? Mom, he bucked really high. I could see address, it’s in When Coby and I took first at Devon in the bottom of his feet—and I was Mazomanie, WI. the 6-year-old FEI Young looking up!" Horse finals. It was What do you do for a living? surreal. We were the first to I write experiments for undergraduate go in the class and then I students trying to learn aqueous-based had to wait and watch chemical equilibria. everyone else try to beat my score. It’s not like a Family? normal third level test Is the most important thing for me. were the results are Three kids (Kevin, Cassandra and posted later. The judges Nichole). Two younger brothers (well, announce the scores not that much younger), my Dad, many and talk about you to aunts, uncles, cousins and a husband I the audience. I stood simply don't deserve. with my trainer and watched every horse Other pets besides horses? go. When the final The best dog ever, coming 15, named score was announced Maxie. Then we have a young, big goof and it was clear we of a dog who goes by many names were first, that was depending on if he's good or bad. We an amazing moment. have a bunch of cats employed as mousers around the farm. We used to What or who have a hedgehog (Spike) and a mouse inspires you with (Frankie) but they died. your riding? The horses inspire How many horses do you have? me. I genuinely We own 5. Two are for kids and friends like the partner- to enjoy and are very kind and safe. ship. Those The three Hanoverians are all pretty perfect moments young, obnoxiously friendly and large, we all feel, well, I so are a bit intimidating to people who work really hard don't know horses. The general popula- to make those Photo by Mary Phelps tion cowers when a 1,500-pound animal happen a lot. That Pam and Coby at Dressage at Devon with a head the size of your chest tries brings me a lot of joy. to dig in your pockets....I don't get it?? If you take lessons, who do you ride Favorite horse and why? (Could be or clinic with? If you were in a karoke contest, you'd one from the past.) I work primarily with Alex Gerding. sing what song? I just can't pick. They have all been If it was a duet with my brother, I would precious to me in one way or another. Dressage, eventing or both? sing harmony to American Pie. I've sung I only show in the dressage ring. How- Fields of Gold a few times. I would like What's your favorite movie or book? ever, my dressage horses also jump. to do a rap song...New York, maybe. I I read a lot, so it’s hard to pick a favorite would be really bad but it would be fun. book. I am a perpetual student, so if I What was your wildest ride ever? feel like I learned something—even if I My son, Kevin, and I went out for a hack Your favorite junk food? didn't agree with the point of view— around our farm. It was spring time and This is sad...vege straws. I might have I tend to remember it and talk about it I was riding a young horse who is very said chocolate, but I think that’s an later. Movies: I really liked Slumdog tall and likes to buck around. We made official food group...right?

[5] COPYRIGHT © 2010 Wisconsin Dressage & Combined Training Association Most interesting experience with a Germany. I’ve been working at home on horse or at a horse competition? my own for another five years. I’m a In our first training level test, an airplane member of Jane Savoie’s Dressage Mentor Martha Flury flew over during our free walk. My horse’s website and have her Happy Horse, gaze followed the plane across the arena. Program Your Position, and Freedom from Free programs. I’ve ridden in clinics the Where do you If you take lessons, who do you ride or past two years with Herwig Radnetter from VP live? clinic with? the Spanish Riding School of Vienna. Elkhorn, Wi My older Andalusian mare and I started our dressage training with Galena Shelepov in Do you do dressage, eventing or both? What do you do for a Burlington, WI. While we were there for I do dressage, open horse shows, trail living? about five years, we also participated in riding and parades. Senior Programmer/Analyst on mid-range several clinics with Hans Biss from computers. What was your wildest ride ever? After being spooked by the Family? photographer at a show, we One son, an aerospace engineer had the lowest scoring test of in Connecticut. One daughter, the day. In 1st level, test 4, my attending Whitewater College. horse cantered, counter- One grandson in high school in cantered, cross-cantered, Sussex. Two granddaughters in bucked, bolted and did a flying elementary school in Elkhorn. change. I was happy to know she could do a flying change…. Other pets besides horses? I think I should have received One part Siberian Husky and extra points for staying on! eight house cats in various sizes and colors. Most recent fun horse thing? I attended a “reunion” of How many horses do you members of Jane Savoie’s have? Dressage Mentor website in Four horses: A 16-year-old Wellington, FL for five days. We Andalusian mare at 2nd level, a saw demos at two farms and 10-year-old Andalusian mare at attended a CDI show. At the training level, a 16-year-old show we watched warm-ups Mustang who thinks horses and classes while wearing should NOT be ridden. (He’s a headsets with Jane giving pasture ornament.) A 25-year- commentary and training tips on old Thoroughbred retired from the rides. racing and dressage. Why I love riding What's your favorite movie I enjoy spending time with my or book? best friends. I don’t have a favorite, but I have a large library of horse books and training videos. Martha and her Andalusian, Luna M6, at a Silverwood Show

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[6] COPYRIGHT © 2010 Wisconsin Dressage & Combined Training Association 2009 WDCTA Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet Members and guests gathered at the Grand Geneva Resort on Feb. 20 to learn, socialize and recognize the 2009 year-end award winners. Visit the WDCTA website to view more photos.

Background photo: Ribbons displayed before the awards banquet. All photos by Steve Whalen.

PHOTOS CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT:

(l-r) Ted Goad, Katie Joyce. * (l-r) Sandy Strehlow, Pam Doolittle, Patricia Combs. * (l-r, front row) Shannon Somers-Mueller, Vanessa Blake, Alicia Strackbein, Keegan O’Brien, Pam Doolittle Katie Foster. * Checking out the donations. Some spirited competition was shown in the silent auction “arena.” * Great shopping at Midwest English Tack. Shoppers are now ready to dazzle at clinics and shows.

[7] COPYRIGHT © 2010 Wisconsin Dressage & Combined Training Association 2009 WDCTA Year-end Awards Member of the have a full-time job and a farm to manage! Year: Though dressage is her Martha Flury principal love, Martha also belongs to several other horse Nominations for this award organizations, and it’s not can come from chapters unusual to see her hit the or individual members. trails. Martha stepped up to the Martha truly works on plate to help WDCTA move her dressage education. forward in 2010 to focus on She’s constantly member-friendly, educational studying magazines, activities and was instrumen- books, CDs and DVDs. tal in organizing the annual She audits clinics and meeting and awards banquet. also attends them as a When surprised by the rider—as seen in a 2009 Member of the Year Award at article in the eQuester Catching a moment with Martha shopping at the annual meeting. the banquet, the ﬁrst words in which she packs up she uttered were how it for a several-day trip to Iowa for a clinic. wasn’t just her who took on responsibilities for Martha also does all her own grooming, trailering WDCTA, but a group effort. She is truly a horse person and training. This is not an easy chore when you also of many skills. Congratulations, Martha!

Intro Level Open 4th -- Joann Williams; CF Ladysmith, 5 y.o. Welsh Grand -- Nicole Trapp; Barb Walber (owner); Dukatti, Cob mare...... 67.671% 6 y.o. Hanoverian gelding...... 76.5% 5th -- Jenny Schmitt; Andretti, 8 y.o. Haflinger Reserve -- Jenny Schmitt; Andretti, 8 y.o. Halfinger gelding...... 66.241% gelding...... 68.5% 6th -- Becky Zindars; Horatius RZ, 6 y.o. Trakehner gelding...... 63.981% Intro Adult Amateur Grand -- Cindy Ruetten; Mosaic, 6 y.o.Trakehner Training Level AA gelding...... 71% Grand -- Paula Roberts; Siebren, 12 y.o. Friesian Reserve -- Sarah Doede; Lets Tack Details, 5 y.o. gelding...... 73.15% Appaloosa gelding...... 65% Reserve -- Roberta Bosetti; Rikki, 12 y.o. Holsteiner gelding...... 66.228% Intro Level Jr 3rd -- Cindy Ruetten; Mosaic, 6 y.o. Trakehner gelding Grand -- Vanessa Blake; Lynne Schramer (owner); ...... 66.107% Logan Motion,TB gelding...... 67.833% 4th -- Megan Lisowe; Authentic Music, Thoroughbred Reserve -- Rachel Fischer; Mary Fischer (owner); gelding...... 66.067% Ramzes, 6 y.o. Oldenburg gelding...... 66.167% 5th -- Jennifer Callies; Can’t Dance Da Blues, 16 y.o. Quarter Horse mare...... 65.072% Intro Maiden 6th -- Tammie Diedrich; Risky, 19 y.o. Half-Arabian Grand -- Nicole Trapp; Barb Walber (owner); Dukatti, gelding...... 64.725% 6 y.o. Hanoverian gelding...... 76.5% Reserve -- Cindy Ruetten; Mosaic, 6 y.o. Trakehner Training Level Jr gelding...... 71% Grand -- Katie Foster; Rehlein, 4 y.o., Oldenburg 3rd -- Jenny Schmitt; Andretti, 8 y.o. Haflinger gelding...68.5% mare...... 71.667% 4th -- Rachel Fischer; Mary Fischer (owner); Ramzes, Reserve -- Keegan O’Brien; Susan Strieter (owner); 6 y.o. Oldenburg gelding...... 66.167% Magic Irish Desire, Morgan gelding...... 69.067% 3rd -- Alicia Strackbein; Celestial Shadow, 8 y.o. Training Level Open Percheron/Trakehner gelding...... 68.754% Grand -- Paula Roberts; Siebren, 12 y.o. Friesian 4th -- Stephanie Nelson; Too Neet to Fleet, gelding...... 73.15% 12 y.o. Paint gelding...... 68.524% Reserve -- Jenny Schmitt; Leslie Chermak (owner); 5th -- Vanessa Blake; Lynne Shramer (owner); Mystical Spirit, 10 y.o. Morgan gelding...... 70.482% Logan Motion, Thoroughbred gelding...... 65.197% 3rd -- Nicole Perret; Nikita Konshak (owner); 6th -- Shannon Somers-Mueller; Johnny Cash, Desiderius, 5 y.o. American WB gelding...... 70.107% 10 y.o. Saddlebred gelding...... 63.342% Continued on next page

[8] COPYRIGHT © 2010 Wisconsin Dressage & Combined Training Association Awards continued Second Level Maiden Grand -- Katie Joyce; Don Satir, 16 y.o. Oldenburg gelding...... 65.516% Reserve -- Barb Pendleton; Prince Sultani, 7y.o. Georgian Grande gelding...... 65.498% Training Level Maiden 3rd -- Ted Goad; Cynthia Archer (owner); Grand -- Nicole Perret; Nikita Konshak (owner); Fauve Limoges, 16 y.o. Oldenburg mare,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,62.307% Desiderius, 5 y.o. American WB gelding...... 70.107% Reserve -- Joann Williams; CF Ladysmith, 5 y.o. Third Level Sr Open Welsh Cob mare...... 68.214% Grand -- Anne Zaharias; Sandra Granquist (owner); 3rd -- Nicole Trapp; Barb Walber (owner); Dukatti, Ate Van Der M, 9 y.o. Friesian stallion...... 67.682% 6 y.o. Hanoverian gelding...... 67.94% 4th -- Jennifer Callies; Can’t Dance Da Blues, Third Level AA 16 y.o. Quarter Horse mare...... 66.871% Grand -- Jennifer Blahnik; Montaire, Dutch 5th -- Jenny Schmitt; Andretti, 8 y.o. Haﬂinger Warmblood gelding...... 63.618% gelding...... 66.241% 6th -- Cindy Ruetten; Mosaic, 6 y.o. Trakehner Third Level Maiden gelding...... 66.107% Grand -- Ann Zaharias; Sandra Granquist (owner); Ate Van Der M, 9 y.o. Friesian stallion...... 67.682% First Level Open Grand -- Katie Joyce; Don Satir, 16 y.o. Oldenburg Fourth Level Maiden gelding...... 71.123% Grand -- Anne Zaharias; Wynter, 9 y.o. Hanoverian Reserve -- Ted Goad; Cynthia Archer (owner); mare...... 66.124% Fauve Limoges, 16 y.o. Oldenburg mare...... 66.14% Prix St Georges Sr Open 3rd -- Jessica Kortbein; Smart Alex, 8 y.o. Pinto Grand -- Jessica Davis; Learo, 13 Friesian Sport- Saddlebred gelding...... 63.033% horse gelding...... 66.75% First Level AA Prix St Georges Jr Grand -- Patricia Combs; Sonitas Last Peppy, Grand -- Katrina Hiller; The Toy Soldier, 9 y.o. 8 y.o. Quarter Horse gelding...... 69.266% Oldenburg gelding...... 65.53% Reserve -- Melissa Deneys; Onholywings, 11 y.o. Thoroughbred gelding...... 67.367% Prix St George Maiden rd 3 -- Sherry McCabe; YouCanSeeMeNow, 4 y.o. Grand -- Jessica Davis; Learo, 13 Friesian Sport- Quarter Horse/Thoroughbred mare...... 63.513% horse gelding...... 66.75% th 4 -- Megan Lisowe; Authentic Music, Reserve -- Katrina Hiller; The Toy Soldier, 9 y.o. Thoroughbred gelding...... 62.952% Oldenburg gelding...... 65.53% 5th -- Sandy Strehlow; Donnersage, 13 y.o. Oldenburg gelding...... 62.912% Grand Prix Open Grand -- Joann Williams; Kosmic, 17 y.o. Hanoverian First Level Maiden gelding...... 63.972% Grand -- Katie Joyce; Don Satir, 16 y.o. Oldenburg gelding...... 71.123% Musical Freestyle Reserve -- Sherry McCabe; You CanSeeMeNow, 4 y.o. Grand -- Paula Roberts; Siebren, 12 y.o. Friesian Quarter Horse/Thoroughbred mare...... 63.513% gelding...... 75.94% 3rd -- Megan Lisowe; Authentic Music, Reserve -- Keegan O’Brien; M.S. Comotion, Thoroughbred gelding...... 62.952% 11 y.o. Arabian gelding...... 71.042% 4th -- Jenny Lou Carmody; Leonardo DaVinci, 3rd-- Jessica Davis; Learo, 13 Friesian Sporthorse 15 y.o. American Warmblood gelding...... 62.815% gelding...... 65.137%

First Level Junior Greg Foran Musical Freestyle Award Grand -- Jill Dearing; Romeo Gigili, 16 y.o. Dutch Highest average Warmblood gelding...... 68.043% Paula Roberts; Siebren...... 75.94%

Second Level Sr Open Nairobi Memorial Award Grand -- Joan Watson; Reminisce, 9 y.o. Mare ridden by owner; highest average score. Holsteiner gelding...... 65.642% Sponsored by Mary Prisco. Reserve -- Katie Joyce; Don Satir, 16 y.o. Katie Foster; Rehlien...... 71.667% Oldenburg gelding...... 65.516% 3rd -- Barb Pendleton; Prince Sultani, 7 y.o. Jackie’s Time Traveler Trophy Georgian Grande gelding...... 65.498% Jr/Yng Rider; single highest score. Sponsored by Nancy Giere. Second Level AA Katie Foster; Rehlien...... 74.00% Grand -- Patricia Combs; Sonitas Last Peppy, Amateur Handler 8 y.o. Quarter Horse gelding...... 65.344% Grand -- Hannah Ruetten...... 77.5% Continued on next page [9] COPYRIGHT © 2010 Wisconsin Dressage & Combined Training Association WDCTA Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet....continued

Horse Emporium West 20 Tack Shop - Irideon Supplex turtleneck riding wear - Ariat fleece jacket-small Thank you to our Kettle Morine Chapter - Ariat fleece vest-medium - Fitted horse cooler - Mountain Horse vest-small Midwest English Tack Erin Whalen silent auction donors: - PRI quilted dressage pad - 2 soap baskets Blue Mounds Equine Center - 2 Rambo dressage pads - Diffuser kit - 1 private lesson, you haul in on your - Horseware Amigo luggage set Steve Whalen own horse with trainer Anita Adams Stephanie Severn - Custom photo shoot at your facility Ruth Crennell - 3 sets of Lia Sophia jewelry set Joann Williams - Book: A Gymnastic Riding System Andrea Schten - 1 riding lesson Using Mind, Body and Spirit - 1 riding lesson by Betsy Steiner Southwest Chapter Crown Jewels Design - Sheepskin saddle pad - $100 voucher toward merchandise - Winter scene 7 x 9" matted photo Tracey Dikkers Carol Stroede - 1 riding lesson - White Duratech dressage pad, Martha Flury fleece lined - Book: The Dressage Rider's Donna and Chet Thomas Survival Guide - Party-sized platter of homemade - Commemorative fireman's knife baklava - VHS-The Half Halt Demystified, - 1 driving lesson with their horse Tape 2, by Jane Savoie Caryn Vesperman Nancy Hawkins, Artist - 2 sets of sheepskin halter fleece - Hand painted portrait of "your" animal protectors on a porcelain disk ornament - Basket with 3 equine shampoos and 1 Hearthstone Farm skin conditioner - $50 credit toward any lessons, clinic, camp or educational event at Hearthstone Farm Thank you to our volunteers: Meeting Committee: Martha Flury, Pam Doolittle, Caryn Vesperman, Sue Genin

Obtaining speakers: Stephanie Severn, Pam Doolittle, Donna Thomas, Martha Flury

Award Presentation: Nicole Trapp, Pam Doolittle

Advertising Flyer: Caryn Vesperman

Registration: Donna Thomas, Chet Thomas, Sue Genin

Vendors and Silent Auction: Alice Antzcak, Becky Bebber-Wells, Martha Flury

Photographer: See you at Steve Whalen next year’s

Program: annual meeting Martha Flury and awards Equipment: banquet, Pam Doolittle, Feb. 19, 2011 ! Chet Thomas

THIS MONTH’S QUESTION: What piece of advice have you heard that has helped you with your riding?

Kate Van Sicklen My horse always loses the impulsion during the half pass. I was told to "pop a wheelie" during the movement to engage and rebalance.

Marie Caldwell When one rein is heavier than the other, the heavier rein is rarely the one that’s the problem. Instead of trying to lighten the contact in the heavy rein, try to develop a more secure contact in the lighter rein and your contact will become more even.

Tracee Horn “An ugly 5 is better then a perfect zero." This comment made me try stuff even if it was not perfect...meaning we can go back and make it better but we have to start somewhere.

Barb Center There is a lot of literature across all sports about setting goals. I think if you do this, you generally achieve them, but in my own experience, not necessarily in the original time frame or as planned. So make goals, but be ready to be ﬂexible when obstacles arise.

Also, it’s easy to become self-conscious and tense in a showing situation, especially when things are not going well. As Ralph Hill, an international level eventing coach, said to me on one such occasion, “Just tell them, ‘These stirrup leathers adjust’." I also think it's helpful to remember this when you see someone else struggling with a difﬁcult ride.

Paula Roberts This has helped me get through the winter months: When the going gets tough, the tough get going. That saying is so true for anyone that wants to endure winter cold, snow and ice ...... and still continue to ride. I do not have my own indoor arena, so if I can't ride outside in the snow, I have to hook up my trailer, load the horses and drive over to a friend’s with an indoor arena. Then after riding, I have to bring the horses home, unhook the trailer and put everything away. That is tough! But, if I want to ride, improve my dressage and work on homework from my lessons, I just have to get tough and DO IT! And you know what? I always feel so much better afterwards. Lifts my spirits and makes me realize that winter is not so bad after all.

No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle. Winston Churchill

Members of the WDCTA state board would like to extend our sincere apologies to both Mary Hanneman and Caryn Vesperman for the actions taken by the 2009 state board led by then-president, Cindy Ruetten.

Sometime last spring, a grievance was filed against Mary Hanneman by Kathy Dunn. The bulk of her complaint was that Mary resisted allowing Kathy free access to the checkbook. At the time, Mary was the treasurer of the SW chapter. The SW chapter holds a long history of fiscal responsibility, and operates by a clear policy of reimbursement once receipts are submitted to the treasurer. For some reason unknown to Mary or any of the SW chapter officers, Kathy felt she should be able to freely write checks directly for her expenses. Even though the state board ultimately concluded Mary did nothing wrong and the issue should remain a chapter issue, Mary’s name continued to be aired in the newsletter and state board meeting minutes in the context of a grievance. These actions were irresponsible, unfair and not the actions that should have been taken by a prudent and reasonable board. Mary has been an exemplary treasurer for the SW chapter, an outstanding leader and organizer for WDCTA, and continues to serve on the 2010 state board.

Also last spring, three grievances were ﬁled against Caryn Vesperman by Kathy Dunn, Brynn Hansen and Stephanie Morgan. The bulk of the complaints were she: 1. Had a conﬂict of interest volunteering to help with the L program, 2. Acted inappropriately by not moving when an instructor chose to sit next to her at one of the L program sessions during lunch, 3. Has inappropriate contact with one of the members who sits on the USDF L Education program committee, 4. Was somehow in the wrong by pointing out the liability involved in allowing names of trainers to be posted in the instructor listings without the trainers’ permission.

Here are the facts related to the accusations above: 1. The instructor chairing the L Education program confirmed with Caryn and several others that the USDF encourages participants to volunteer for the L program sessions that are non-evaluative, which include the A, B and C sessions. Caryn helped organize the demonstration rider gift bags for the A and B sessions. It was also during the A session that an instructor chose to sit at a table where several participants, INCLUDING Caryn, were enjoying lunch. This instructor, and others on the L program committee, indicated there is no problem with this and, in fact, expressed that it is encouraged until the evaluative session which was scheduled for 2010. 2. Caryn has long attended clinics hosted by SW chapter, with an instructor who happens to sit on the USDF committee for the L program. This instructor has no influence on the evaluations eventually done by the faculty SW chapter has hired to teach the L program. Evaluations are shared with the committee, but are independently drawn up by the attending faculty member. 3. It IS against the law to list the names of trainers and clinicians in advertising such as the instructor listing without express permission from the individual. The 2009 state board adopted this as a new policy summer of 2009. Caryn was right. 4. Caryn was contacted by an L Education program committee member. This person shared that SW chapter L program part 2 would not be approved because of the poor interactions several people had endured with then-organizer, Kathy Dunn. Caryn immediately contacted the SW board to try to resolve the situation. The SW chapter officers—including Kathy Dunn, Caryn Vesperman, Dawn Main and Pam Doolittle—met to problem-solve the situation in a way that would not be embarrassing to Kathy but at the same time allow the L program to continue to completion for the registered participants. Caryn’s actions were in the best interest of the association.

The 2009 state board did not conduct reasonable inquiry and failed to act as a prudent board. Even during the process, the state board neither followed WDCTA bylaws nor Roberts Rules in conducting the procedures. The procedure ITSELF was deemed conﬁdential and SW chapter members, who tried to advocate for Caryn and Mary, were either ignored or sent inappropriate letters and emails denying any information. For example, it is still unknown why there was never a choice on the ballot for board members to vote for Caryn’s innocence. The only choices on the ballot were: “member in good standing—removed from the board for one year” vs. “not a member in good standing.” As a consequence, Caryn has been maligned and falsely accused, which arose to several documented cases of libel and slander. Then-president Cindy Ruetten shared with several members NOT on the state board, after the grievance decision was announced, that Caryn “needed to be taught a lesson.”

Instead of working toward resolution over these grievances, some members of the 2009 state board worked to split WDCTA. These state board members, including Cindy Ruetten, refused to resign their posts or work cooperatively with board members wishing to remain with WDCTA. Pam Doolittle tried to point out the conﬂict of interest several times, but was instead belittled at the meetings and discredited in meeting minutes.

It is not the duty of the board to teach lessons to our members, to act as a court of law, or belittle and discredit members because they hold a minority opinion. Two independent attorneys have reviewed the data and both conclude the 2009 WDCTA state board, at a bare minimum, failed to act within a reasonable standard of care and, more than likely, acted grossly negligent. Neither Caryn nor Mary took legal action against WDCTA and, in spite of the circumstances, were some of the first to come forward as contributing members to our organization in the wake of the split. We thank them for their long-standing service to WDCTA, their many contributions in bringing educational opportunities to our members and their positive promotion of the sport. What they endured should never happen to ANY member of our organization. We would also like to apologize to our members who watched this murky drama play out in business meetings, casual conversations and official meeting minutes. We would like to assure you that the individuals who perpetuated the split are no longer members of WDCTA. The 2010 board is united in the spirit of remaining forward looking, transparent and positive. We will work hard to make much needed improvements to our policies and governance structure to reinstate WDCTA as a member-friendly, service-oriented organization. In the spirit of transparency, Caryn and Mary have both agreed to make printed grievance documents retained in the historical files available for member review. Any member who would like more information regarding the grievances or the split, can contact Pam Doolittle, [email protected].

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[13] COPYRIGHT © 2010 Wisconsin Dressage & Combined Training Association WDCTA-Chapter Meetings Dec. 11 SW Chapter Meeting - 1 p.m. Mar. 9 Death by Chocolate Holiday Party Kettle Moraine Chapter Meeting Location: Becky Bebber-Wells, Brooklyn, WI Video 6:30 p.m.Business 7 p.m. Contact: Donna Thomas (608) 835-8549 or Alice Antczak's home, N7258 County ES, Elkhorn, WI [email protected] Contact: (262) 642-4178 or [email protected] Feb. 19, 2011 WDCTA Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet Mar. 13 Location TBD SW Chapter Meeting - 1 p.m. [email protected] Rider Biomechanics with Ann Schultheis, PT Location: Alicia Ashman Branch/Madison Library 733 No. High Point Rd. (High Point Rd and Old Sauk) WDCTA Clinics & Events Contact: Donna Thomas (608) 835-8549 or [email protected] April 16-18 Janet Foy Clinic April 10 Judd’s Green Meadows Farm, Belleville, WI WDCTA State Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Contact: Mary Hanneman (608) 712-0975 or Location TBD [email protected] [email protected] June 19 April 13 Sport Horse Evaluation Seminar with Gerd Zuther SW Chapter Meeting - 6:30 p.m. Location: Judd’s Green Meadows Farm, Belleville, WI Dressage Protocol (history behind dressage dress, Contact: Caryn Vesperman (608) 455-2208 or fashion show and more) with Kate Van Sicklen [email protected] Judd’s Green Meadows Farm, Belleville, WI Contact: Donna Thomas (608) 835-8549 or June 19-20 [email protected] Wolfgang May Clinic, June 19/20, Whispering Willow Farm 21134 W. 7 Mile Rd May 11 Franksville, WI 53126. Contact Martha Flury at SW Chapter Meeting - 6:30 p.m. [email protected] Long Lining Demo with accomplished driver, Mary Ruth Marks June 25-27 Location TBD Janet Foy Clinic Contact: Donna Thomas (608) 835-8549 or Judd’s Green Meadows Farm, Belleville, WI [email protected] Contact: Mary Hanneman (608) 712-0975 or [email protected] Aug. 7 WDCTA State Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Aug. 27-29 Location TBD Janet Foy Clinic [email protected] Judd’s Green Meadows Farm, Belleville, WI Contact: Mary Hanneman (608) 712-0975 or Sept. 14 [email protected] SW Chapter Meeting - 6:30 p.m. Update on Deworming Protocol with veterinarians Sept. 10-12 from Country View Vet Clinic Janet Foy Clinic Location: Country View Veterinary Clinic, Oregon, WI Judd’s Green Meadows Farm, Belleville, WI Contact: Donna Thomas (608) 835-8549 or Contact: Mary Hanneman (608) 712-0975 or [email protected] [email protected]

Oct. 16 Oct. 15-17 SW Chapter Meeting - 6:30 p.m. Janet Foy Clinic Behind-the-Scenes look at the World Equestrian Judd’s Green Meadows Farm, Belleville, WI Games with Janet Foy Contact: Mary Hanneman (608) 712-0975 or

CALENDAR Hotel Location TBD [email protected] Contact: Donna Thomas (608) 835-8549 or [email protected] Oct. 16 Behind-the-Scenes look at the World Equestrian Nov. 13 Games with Janet Foy SW Chapter Meeting - 1 p.m. Hotel - 6:30 p.m. Planning Meeting for 2011 Contact: Donna Thomas (608) 835-8549 or Location: TBD [email protected] Contact: Donna Thomas (608) 835-8549 or [email protected]

Nov. 27 WDCTA State Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Location TBD [email protected] Calendar continued on next page [14] COPYRIGHT © 2010 Wiscons WDCTA-Recognized Shows March 26-29 July 31 Clinic with Alex Gerding Dressage Schooling Show (Intro-4th, freestyle) May 15 Touchstone Farm, Brooklyn, WI Golden Horseshoe Dressage Farm, Monroe, WI Golden Oak Leaf Equestrian Center Schooling Contact: Caryn Vesperman (608) 455-2208 or Contacts: Angela Rabe (608)862-3886 or Show - Judge: Lois Heyerdahl “S” [email protected] Jamie Zimmerman (919) 698-2218 or 27459 Holland Avenue, Tomah, WI [email protected] Contact: Jessica Kortbein (608) 387-0293 April 30-May 3 [email protected] Clinic with Alex Gerding Sept. 17-20 Touchstone Farm, Brooklyn, WI Clinic with Alex Gerding June 26 Contact: Caryn Vesperman (608) 455-2208 or Touchstone Farm, Brooklyn, WI Golden Oak Leaf Equestrian Center Schooling [email protected] Contact: Caryn Vesperman (608) 455-2208 or Show - Judge: Lois Heyerdahl “S” [email protected] 27459 Holland Avenue, Tomah, WI May 28-31 Contact: Jessica Kortbein (608) 387-0293 Clinic with Alex Gerding Oct. 22-25 [email protected] Touchstone Farm, Brooklyn, WI Clinic with Alex Gerding Contact: Caryn Vesperman (608) 455-2208 or Touchstone Farm, Brooklyn, WI July 31 [email protected] Contact: Caryn Vesperman (608) 455-2208 or Kettle Moraine Chapter Schooling Show [email protected] Sorensen Equestrian Park June 18 & 20 Contact: Alice Antczak at Clinic with Gerd Zuther Nov. 5-7 [email protected] Touchstone Farm, Brooklyn, WI Clinic with Gerd Zuther Contact: Caryn Vesperman (608) 455-2208 or Touchstone Farm, Brooklyn, WI Non-WDCTA Events [email protected] Contact: Caryn Vesperman (608) 455-2208 or March 6-7 [email protected] Brad Cutshall Dressage Clinic June 28 Rosebury Farm, Mukwonago, WI American Warmblood Society Inspection Nov. 19-22 Contact: Katie Joyce (262) 352-8005 or Whispering Willow Farm, Franksville, WI Clinic with Alex Gerding [email protected] Contact: Kathy (262) 895-6978 or Touchstone Farm, Brooklyn, WI [email protected] Contact: Caryn Vesperman, (608) 455-2208 March 20 [email protected] Wisconsin Arabian Horse Association (WAHA) July 9-12 Spring Clinic Clinic with Alex Gerding Whispering Willow Farm, Franksville, WI Touchstone Farm, Brooklyn, WI Contact: Kathy (262) 895-6978 or Contact: Caryn Vesperman (608) 455-2208 or [email protected] [email protected]

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Stable Listings LINDINHOFF EQUINE SPORTS Instructor Listings DEANNA LANDWEHR ZENTRUM Eau Pleine Sport Horse Megan McIsaac EP4484 Hwy. E DUNDEE TRAINING STABLE JAYNE AYERS 4246 Schneider Drive Stratford, WI 54484 Tracy Dikkers Hearthstone Farm Inc Oregon, WI 53575 715-687-4984 N6482 Silver Road W381 S5225 Hwy. ZC 608-445-8531 [email protected] Monticello WI 53570 Dousman, WI 53118 [email protected] Trained and shown thru GP. 608-938-2410 262-965-2066 Indoor and outdoor. Individual USDF Gold medalist. Also [email protected] and group turnout. Wash stall. [email protected] experienced in western events. Small private facility, indoor and Numerous trails. Solarium. Trained and shown many horses Will travel for clinics. outdoor. Lessons available. Lessons and training available. thru GP. Trained as part of US Equestrian Team. FEI "I", USEF MEGAN MC ISAAC EAU PLEINE SPORT HORSE "S" judge. Degree in Education. SENTINEL FARM Lindinhof Equine Sports Zentrum Deanna Landwehr Member of USDF "L" faculty. Anne Zaharias 4246 Schneider Drive EP4484 Hwy. E Chosen by FEI to give Dressage W4769 Million Dollar Road Oregon, WI 53575 Stratford.WI 54484 Development clinics. Enjoy Menominee, MI 49858 608-445-8531 715-687-4984 teaching all levels.Schoolmasters 906-864-2790 available. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] FEI trainer. Enrolled in USDF “L” 68 x 160 indoor, 20 x 60 outdoor 12 x 12 matted stalls, heated TRACEY DIKKERS and Instructor's program. Com- dressage ring w/ rubber/sand barns, viewing area, hot water peted successfully at Dressage footing, 20 x 50 outdoor fenced Dundee Training Stable wash stall, daily turnout: private N6482 Silver Road at Devon in 2007, placing 11th in arena w/ sand footing, heated paddock or pasture. D level the I-1, qualifying for Freestyle. Monticello, WI 53570 barn, wash stall w/ hot water, cross country field, 70 x 150 Will travel to give clinics. dressage training and instruction indoor, 100 x 200 outdoor. 608-938-2410 10 years teaching experience, available. Lessons and training available. [email protected] beginners thru advanced. School USDF Bronze and Silver horse available. HEARTHSTONE FARM INC SUNFLOWER FARM Medalist. “L” graduate w/ distinction. Trained and shown Jayne Ayers 19000 128th Street GAIL RENTMEESTER through PSG. Will travel in W381 S5225 Hwy. ZC Windfeather Training Center Bristol, WI 53104 Madison area. Dousman WI 53118 262-857-8555 5254 H.E. Townline Road 262-965-2066 [email protected] KATHY FINDLEY Green Bay, WI 54311 [email protected] 170 acres, miles of trails. 7 Whispering Willow Farm 920-536-0447 Trails. Heated indoor arena. heated barns, 3 heated indoor 21134 W. 7 Mile Road [email protected] Large sand and limestone out- arenas, four outdoor 20+ years teaching and training. Franksville, WI 53126 door w/ full-size dressage court. arenas, turnout, professional Trained several students at state 2 barns w/ 14 matted stalls, staff, 24-hour security. 262-895-6978 top-tens, reserves and grand wash stall, heated tack room. [email protected] championships. HSA Certified Daily private, semi-private WHISPERING WILLOW FARM CHA Certified Master Instructor. and excel in starting the young turnout. Pasture board. Lunge Kathleen Findley Certified in Equine Management rider. 4-H Horse Project Leader lessons, dressage coaching, 21134 W. 7 Mile Road CHA Region 3 Director. AQHA and Judging Coach. Participated jumps, cavaletti work, quadrille, professional horseman. Certified Franksville, WI 53126 and audited clinics with natural schoolmasters, full service. clinician for the balanced rider 262-895-6978 horsemanship, HUS, western and horse. Multi-carded breed and dressage. HERITAGE ACRES FARM [email protected] judge. 12 x 12 matted stalls, large Jennifer Schultz ANDREA SCHTEN N671 34th Drive aisles, secured heated tack TRACY KISSEL room, heated hot/cold wash Hickory Grove Farm Berlin WI 54923 Serenity Farm stall, 70 x 120 indoor w/ rubber W336 S8510 County Road E 920-585-1341 footing, heated viewing lounge, 2803 Old Park Road Mukwonago WI 53149 [email protected] 100 x 200 outdoor w/ sand Sheboygan, WI 53081 262-470-4557 13 stall barn with private turnout. footing, pastures, individual 920-918-3685 [email protected] Indoor, outdoor arena, wash packages w/ ala carte lessons, 920-457-5353 USDF Bronze and Silver stall, 2 large pastures, 3 private training, clinics. USDF Bronze, Silver medalist. Medalist. Regional champion- pastures, 60 acres of trails. 30+ years teaching experience ships from Training level thru I-1 Lessons, training. WINDFEATHER TRAINING CTR from Training through PSG. on self-trained horses. Accepting Gail Rentmeester Shown through 4th. Continue approved horses in training. HICKORY GROVE FARM 5254 H.E. Townline Road training w/ many European Specialize in assisting amateurs trainers. Year-end awards with Andrea Schten Green Bay, WI 54311 move up the levels. W336 S8510 County Road E USDF, WDCTA, AQHA. Have 920-536-0447 Associates Degree in Equine Mukwonago, WI 53149 [email protected] 262-470-4557 Management. Travel for clinics. Located 7 miles from east Green References available. [email protected] Bay. Top-quality stable at afford- Heated barn, hot-cold wash stall. able price. Buckeye and Purina 10 x 12 matted stalls, 70 x 120 feeds available. Professional indoor, 100 x 200 outdoor–both instructor and barn manager on with excellent footing. Individual site. New for 2009: Trails around and group turn out. Training and the facility. lessons available with Andrea Schten. 100 acres of trails. Continued on next page

[16] COPYRIGHT © 2010 Wisconsin Dressage & Combined Training Association Stable-Instructor-Breeder Listings...continued INSTRUCTOR LISTING...continued KATE VAN SICKLEN Breeder Listings Sandra Granguist Silver Spring Farm Cedar Creek Farm JENNIFER SCHULTZ 3031 Timber Lane N16460 Townshipline Road JAYNE AYERS Heritage Acres Farm Verona, WI 53593 Wilson, MI 49896 Hearthstone Farm Inc. N671 34th Drive 608-845-6630 (906) 497-4434 W381 S5225 Hwy. ZC Berlin WI 54923 [email protected] [email protected] Dousman, WI 53118 920-585-1341 British Horse Society Instructor. Standing Ate van der M, Friesian 262-965-2066 [email protected] USDF “L” Program graduate with stallion – multi-world and multi- [email protected] Traveling the last 8 years to clinics, distinction. USDF Associate Instru- national champion in dressage, seminars and private lessons ctor. 30+ years teaching experi- Standing Galaxy, Westfalen by halter and hunt seat. Standing to across the Midwest. Ridden to ence. Will teach thru 4th Level. Will Guarantor. Live cover $900 with all breeds of quality mares. Fourth Level. 10 years teaching travel for lessons. Based out of return. Sire of many top quality Friesian cross foals, yearlings and experience, up to Fourth Level. Green Meadows Farm, Belleville. horses actively competiting 2-year-olds for sale. School horses available. Will travel. USDF Silver Medalist. Shown thru successfully in dressage and References available upon request. Prix St. George. References jumping. SHANNON E. LANGER available upon request. Maple Run Farm LLC NICOLE TRAPP TRACEY DIKKERS W3465 Market Road 1207 White Sands Court JOANN WILLIAMS Dundee Training Stable Helenville, WI 53137 West Bend, WI 53090 Cambridge Farm N6482 Silver Road (920) 674-6344 920-960-6930 W3580 Scotch Bush Rd Monticello, WI 53570 [email protected] [email protected] Elkhorn, WI 53121 (608) 938-2410 Breeding Hanoverians of Competed thru 2nd Level, trained 414-378-2231 [email protected] exceptional quality. Bloodlines thru Fourth. Evented thru Training. [email protected] Warmblood and warmblood include Ampere, Bordeaux, 15+ years teaching experience. Offering classical dressage for crosses, young stock usually DeNiro, Diamond Hit, Rohdiamont, Audited USDF Instructor Certifi- every horse and rider. USDF Gold available. Royal Prince, Sir Donnerhall, cation program. Completed USDF medallist on self-trained horse. Sinatra Song, Fidertanz, Pablo, "L" Judge's program w/distinction. Many students have Silver and KATHY FINDLEY Winterprinz and Weltmeyer. USDF regional/HOY breed awards. Bronze. Multiple USDF regional Whispering Willow Farm Lesson and training programs to fit winner. Will travel for lessons and 21134 W. 7 Mile Road STEPHANIE SEVERN any budget. Will travel. School clinics. Franksville, WI 53126 Hopeful Farm Sport Horses horses. Will start young horses. (262) 895-6978 4595 Mahoney Road ANNE ZAHARIAS [email protected] McFarland, WI 53558 Sentinel Farm Breeder of quality approved (608) 213-8925 W4769 Million Dollar Rd Belgian Warmbloods for use in [email protected] Menominee, MI 49858 dressage and hunter/jumpers. Breeders of quality German 906-864-2790 Horses for sale. Oldenburg, Westfalen, RPSI and [email protected] Dutch Warmblood sport horses USDF Bronze Medallist. since 1993. Annual RPSI Mare and Completed USDF Instructor Foal inspections. Young horses Certification courses. USDF and available. Breed Championship titles at Regional, National and World levels. Experience with a variety of breeds. Will travel off site.

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Attend the WDCTA sporthorse bring a mare to help you asses her Gerd successfully completed the clinic where you can learn how to strengths and improvement areas eight-year program to become a judge horses’ conformation and to better select a stallion. licensed riding instructor and movement. Gerd is certified as a USEF- trainer certified by the German Under Gerd Zuther’s guidance, licensed dressage sporthorse National Federation in 1965. And, you will have the opportunity to breeding judge, has judged he has trained many horses and practice scoring up to seven classes at prestigious breed riders to the Grand Prix level. horses. You can even bring your shows such as Dressage at Gerd has an interactive and riding horse to better understand Devon, and is a member of the enjoyable approach to teaching how to adapt your training pro- American Hanoverian Society, conformation and movement and gram to work with its specific serving on its Mare and Stallion is a very knowledgeable teacher. conformation and movement, or Committee since 1985. Join us for the day!

Saturday, June 19 Green Meadows Farm Belleville, WI 8:30 - 9:00 Registration 9:00 to 5:00 p.m. Clinic GERD ZUTHER SPORT HORSE CLINIC Registration Form Sorry, no refunds Name______after June 10, 2010. Seminar Auditors Address______City/State/Zip______- WDCTA Members ____ x $35 = $______Phone______- Non-Members ____ x $45 = $______Email______- Special “Save $20” Fee (Includes $35 mid-year WDCTA membership and $20 off Send registration form and check non-member audit fee) ____ x $60 = $______payable to WDCTA Southwest Horse Participants Chapter by Thursday, June 10 to: - Per horse fee ____ x $40 = $______Mary Hanneman N8160 Smith Road More forms Lunch* ____ x $10 = $______available on Brooklyn, WI 53521 TOTAL ENCLOSED: $______website: [19] COPYRIGHTQuestions? © 2010 Wisconsin (608) Dressage 455-1037 & Combined or Training Association www.wdcta.org *Please indicate if vegetarian is required. ONE FORM PER PERSON PER FORM ONE [email protected] Invite WISCONSIN DRESSAGE AND friends COMBINED TRAINING ASSOCIATION to join! MEMBERSHIP FORM / 2010 MEMBERSHIP TERM: JANUARY 1 – DECEMBER 31

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