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ROCKY MOUNTAIN DRESSAGE ENTAUR SOCIETY C NEWSLETTER November 2005 Nine Chapters in Colorado & Wyoming Riding at the Ancient Home of Highlights the Lipizzans Riding the Lipizzans . .Cover by Beverly Swanson Paul Belasik Clinic . .6 I may not yet have been to Germany to ride, but every time I vacation in Europe, I make it a point to find a few rides somewhere, somehow, in some Freestyles - Join the Fun . .8 country. I’ve ridden the Camargue horses on the sea in France, and been on a thoroughbred through the Tuscan countryside with a gentleman who BOG Registration . .15 spoke no English other than to turn occasionally and say “Galope?” I’ve My Trip to Devon . .19 found that throughout Europe, “galope” may mean canter, or it may actu- ally mean gallop. You take your chances when you don’t know the lan- Continuing Education . .20 guage - just be prepared! Equine Ulcer Info . .23 This year’s trip took us through Hungary, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia and Austria. I had unexpectedly found a hotel/stable in Serbia on the internet, In Every Issue and planned that to be my first ride. However, once there, I found that there Thoughts from the President . .3 was no bridging THAT language gap, The Latest Scoop . .4 and decided discretion was the better Judges,TDs, Instructors . .12 part of not falling and ending up in a Chapter News . .13 Serbian country hospital. Events Calendar . .14-15 Luckily, my net search had also RMDS Info . .16 turned up the ancient home of the RMDS Membership Form . .17 Lipizzans: Lipica, Slovenia, which is Region 5 Report . .21 almost to the coast of the Adriatic Sea Classifieds . .26 near Trieste, Italy. Founded in 1580, the Lipica stud farm is the original home of SEE YOU AT THE all Lipizzans in the world, and has AWARDS BANQUET! developed its own classical riding school separate from the Spanish Riding Remember - send in your 2006 School that we normally associate with the breed. Along with the stud farm, the RMDS Membership dues soon complex has developed a recreational center of golf, gambling, and of course, horseback riding and presentations. CONGRATULATIONS TO After driving miles through lovely green hills with clouds overhead and MICHAEL PETERSEN, a light mist in the air, we arrived at the farm. Only a few short minutes after WEBMASTER we entered the complex, we were awestruck at the sight of a band of near- FOR OUR ly 100 mares and weanlings kicking and playing in a huge expanse of lush green grass and chestnut trees behind sparkling white fences. The brilliant USDF AWARD-WINNING white mares contrasting with the charcoal gray of the youngsters in this set- WEBSITE! ting was truly a sight. cont. on page 9 CENTAUR November 2005 CHECK OUT THESE CHAPS PROCHAPS Half & Full Size made with breathable leather - style and comfort in an excellent package! 2 CENTAUR November 2005 ROCKY MOUNTAIN DRESSAGE SOCIETY Officers & Directors Thoughts President . .Susan Selby 970-227-9530 [email protected] from the President Past President . .Heather Petersen 719-338-0854 [email protected] Vice President . .Heather Petersen 719-573-0398 Here it is November, what a beautiful time of year, [email protected] horse shows are over, and our horses are growing their Secretary . .Janet Alexander 719-531-5182 winter coats for some time now, the days are shorter [email protected] or so it seems. Treasurer . .Tara Peltier 303-449-0282 [email protected] I think the season change is telling us to maybe slow Permanent Committees down a bit and rest. I know most of us could use a Adult/Amateur . .Leslie Easter 303-646-5654 [email protected] slower pace for a little while but will we do it. Awards . .Barb Goldman 303-666-4528 [email protected] A big THANK YOU to all the folks that volunteered Results . .Central Office 720-890-7825 at the Championship show. I wish I had everyone’s [email protected] name - I would list each and every one. The weather Championship Show . .Jane McBride 719-598-4496 [email protected] was great, the show went well, riders and horses Communications . .Beverly Swanson 303-584-9904 looked like they were having a good time. I met some [email protected] really nice folks during the time that I was there. Editor . .Kathleen Mayger 970-587-5546 [email protected] Again, I can’t thank you all enough for all the hard Centaur Production . .Beverly Swanson 303-584-9904 work and dedication to our sport. [email protected] Omnibus Production . .Burke Design - Nicole Bizzarro 303-473-0664 Board of Governors meeting is coming up on Nov. [email protected] 12, with the awards banquet to follow. We are hop- Website . Michael Petersen 719-573-0398 [email protected] ing to see you there. Your chapter has any number of Education . .Leslie Easter 303-646-5654 votes depending on membership size (consult with [email protected] the president of your chapter) votes do count and are Jr/Young Riders . .Deb Stromberg [email protected] the driving force for any Changes. I encourage you to YR Board Rep . .Leigh Romano 303-444-9759 become involved in your chapter and RMDS, you do [email protected] make a difference. Scholarship . .Gail Burger 970-226-6815 [email protected] Several chapters are receiving their Centaur very late Membership, Scheduling/Insurance, Regis Officials/Show Standards . .Central Office 720-890-7825 in the month or sometimes not at all. According to the Chapter Presidents rules of bulk mail, the post office agrees to deliver the Boulder Valley . .Barb Goldman 303-666-4528 Centaur, what it doesn’t agree to is when, only that [email protected] they deliver. Those people not receiving their Centaur Colorado Springs . .Simone Windeler 719-540-2000 need to contact the post office in their area and com- Foothills . .Tina Wright 720-297-5192 plain. Beth is mailing them all at the same time some- [email protected] how they are sitting in the local post. Grand Valley (Grand Junction) . .Kelly Schlagel 970-242-5935 Sue Benjamin: [email protected] High Plains . .Terri Wallace 303-695-8566 Speaking of Beth, she had a very bad fall but is home [email protected] now recovering, besides her daughter Pam, Heather is Northern Colorado. .Susie Gordon 970-407-7357 helping in the central office. Penrose . .Sharon Ghilarducci 719-462-5760 [email protected] I’m hoping that many of you are able to attend the Tri-State . .Darlene Vaughan 307-332-7261 USDF Convention hosted by the California Dressage [email protected] Society being held in Burbank from November 30- Western Colorado . .Judith Family 970-923-8832 [email protected] December 4, 2005. If you are planning to go please RMDS Central Office . .Beth Geier 720-890-7825 let the office know as we would like to have represen- 2942 Park Lake Drive Boulder, Colorado 80301 • [email protected] / www.rmds.org tation from RMDS. For Membership, Marketing & Dues, please contact Central Office Centaur Newsletter Wishing you all the very best with your family and Address Corrections . .Central Office 720-890-7825, [email protected] horses over the Thanksgiving holiday. Editor Kathleen Mayger 970-587-5546, [email protected] Production . .Beverly Swanson, 303-584-9904, [email protected] Susan USDF Region 5 Director . .Theresa L. Hunt, [email protected] USDF . ..859-971-2277 USEF, Inc (formerly USA Equestrian) . .859-258-2472 RMDS is a USDF Group Member Organization and RMDS members are automatically USDF Group Members 3 CENTAUR November 2005 The Latest Scoop From The Editor’s Stall Happy Thanksgiving! It is the Centaur is sent out, the RMDS website is always hard to believe the Holidays available with up to date information. are here. With the Holidays comes awards season for all I unfortunately had to miss the Toine Hoefs/Kathy the hard work put in over the Connelly clinic. My car decided that weekend to burn past year. While the first out its clutch! I hope to receive feedback as to how the awards that come to mind are clinic was. I am sure it was spectacular! This month’s the ones earned in the saddle, edition also features a great article about the Paul there are many awards earned Belasik clinic in Grand Junction and a juniors experience out of the saddle. RMDS was recently a recipient of an at the Championships at Devon. Please keep these “out of the saddle” award. USDF honored our website incredible articles coming so that we can all learn! for the best website in a membership over 500. If you Our Centaur publisher, Beverly Swanson, shares her have not taken the time to get on RMDS’ website, go to experience riding the Lipizzans in Slovenia while on her www.rmds.org and check it out. The behind the scenes recent trip to Europe. She says she’s had many inter- person we need to thank for this award is Michael esting rides over the years on her trips to the continent, Peterson. He has put in many hours to make this a and encourages everyone to be “a bit adventurous.” functional and easy to navigate website. He continues to update the website from the calendar to classifieds to I hope to see many of you at the Board of Governors much more. Thank you Michael and congratulations! meeting in November. Please bring ideas as to what we can do to improve the quality of our publication. Another reason to visit our acclaimed website is the fact that while we try hard, often the Centaur is out past Best regards, the time of clinics and events happening for that month.