Half-Halt The Newsletter for the Southeastern Chapter of the Virginia Association Volume Number 19 Issue Number 12 December 2005

TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE THE CHRISTMAS SHOW of DRESSAGE

'Twas the night before the Christmas show of dressage, when all through the barn, dressage horses were demanding their Christmas massage. The haynets were hung by the water buckets with care, In hopes that carrots soon would be there;

The horses were plotting snug in their stalls, To make fools of their riders, yes, make fools of them all; And mamma in her , and I on a quest, to study completely and learn every test.

When out in the paddock there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the stall to see what was the matter. Away to the barn door I flew like a flash, And ran to the paddock in one long, mad dash. The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below,

When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer, With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick.

More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name; "Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! on Cupid! on, Donder and Blitzen!

To the of the porch! to the top of the wall! Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!"

But the reindeer weren't listening, their attention was nil, They were headed to the dressage ring at the top of the hill!

The reindeer remained in the ring, so aloof, Prancing and pawing with each little hoof.

As the reindeer all half passed and tempi'd around St. Nicholas chased after each one with a bound.

He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, And his clothes were all tarnished with mud and horse poop;

His droll little mouth was drawn down in frown, He yelled to each reindeer to please come back down.

But not until each had piaffed and passaged Did the reindeer decide that they MUST DO dressage!

And so Santa had to beg and cajole then the reindeer returned with one last capriole

He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.

But as he drove out of sight I heard Santa's screams, "Someone help me, I'm stuck with 8 Dressage Queens!"

The annual membership publication for SVDA (www.gosvda.org ) a chapter of the Virginia Dressage Association VADA is a Group Member Organization (GMO) of USDF and all members are automatically USDF Group Members Page 2 Volume 19 December 2005 Board of Directors I hope you remembered to get your RECOGNIZED SHOW SCORES, achievement awards and medal awards in to Katie Kropenwicki by December 10th. President Beth Rippel (757) 485-1992 I hope you remembered to send in your GROUP LESSON application to Kathy horsemomva@cox. net Rowse for a December 18 ride.

Vice President I hope you remembered to renew your SVDA MEMBERSHIP with Linda Slocum. Sandy Johnson (757)582-2939 [email protected] I hope you remembered to send in your reservation for the ANNUAL BANQUET to be held January 28th to Katie Kropenwicki Secretary Ramona Laflamme I hope you remembered to send a vote to Ramona Laflamme for IMPROVED (757) 986-3643 [email protected] RIDER.

Treasurer I hope you remembered to SUBMIT ARTICLES to Sarah Miller for the newsletter. Rebecca Kelly (757)426-2174 I hope you remembered to give a VOLUNTEER a hug. (Ok, a simple thank you will [email protected] do!) This club doesn’t work without them. AHSA Show Chairman Susan Watkins I hope you remembered to give a CARROT to your mount. (757)422-4452

Schooling Shows I hope you remembered……….. Robyn Nunally (757)986-4498 [email protected]

Clinics & Programs Kathy Rowse (757)255-0524 [email protected]

Membership Linda Slocumb (757)488-4678 [email protected]

Newsletter Sarah Miller (757)357-7587 [email protected]

Scholarship Winnie Baldwin (757)423-1169

Awards Katie Kropewnicki (757)287-6832 [email protected] SVDA BOARD MEETING WILL BE

Ways & Means TH Wendy Murray WENDSDAY, DECEMBER 14 AT (757) 923-4073 [email protected] 7 PM. RUSSELL MEMORIAL LIBRARY

THIS MEETING WILL BE THE 2005 & 2006 BOARD. Page 3 Volume 19 December

Volenteer Points 2005

Totals

Adams, Abbey 5 Goulding, Daniell 8 Mason, Jessie 4 Slocumb, Linda 24 Allen, Amanda 24 Gonyo, Carol 24 Miller, Sarah 18 Smith, Carol 8 Allen, Chelsea 9 Hardey, Tristian 22 Milliker, Deborah 4 Snyder, Lisa 8 Barnard, Karen 16 Harrell, Grace 7 Morris, Karen 20 Speisser, Nancy 4 Baldwin, Winnie 8 Harrell, Valerie 5 Mote, Kathryn 4 Stevens, Brenda 8 Beigle, Jenifer 8 Johnson, Sandy 37 Mote, Sharon 4 Stovall, Anna 10 Blanton, Kasey 8 Kelly, Rebecca 16 Mumford, Janice 24 Stovall, Evin 10 Bodner, Tina 8 Kofard, Jim 9 Murray, Wendy 35 Swindell, Ashley 15 Canterbury, Rebecca 8 Kropewnicki, Diane 39.5 Nunally, Robyn 50 Taves, Alexis 9 Cote, Amanda 10 Kropewnicki, Katie 18 O'Connor, Michelle 9 Taves, Ann Beth 17 Cooke, Robyne 8 Kruse, Carrie 3 Picket, Lori 8 Watkins, Susan 8 Cutchins, Shari 13 Laflamme, Romona 46 Rippel, Beth 30 Williamson, Yolanda 12 Croxton, Laura Lisa 8 Lenoard, Marylyn 12 Rippel, Ashley 32 Winchell, Mary 20

Edern, Evelyn 13 Lucy, Cara 24 Rolland, Danielle 9 Zezeski, Abby 4

Edmondson, Reeta 12 McArthur, Barbara 9 Rolland, Donna 8 Zoskey, Cyndi 4 Flemming, Gabrielle 8 McClellan, Joan 16 Rowse, Kathy 31 Zoskey, Jessica 5 Glagola, Ariane 4 Mahek, Ariana 7 Rudis, Alexis 8 Glagola, Alexi 7 Martin, Erin 11 Sherrill, Dawn 16

THANK YOU FROM THE SCHOOLING SHOW CHAIRMAN:

The 2005 SVDA Schooling Show season was a huge success! All shows were well attended, with competitors strutting their stuff from Walk-Trot to the Prix St. Georges level. I would like to thank everyone who volunteered their time and talents to make these shows run smoothly; without you, we would not be able to have these shows. Special thanks to SVDA Vice-President Sandy Johnson for coordinating all the volunteer efforts.

I'd like to recognize the facilities that hosted our shows: Princess Anne Farm (Carol and Tyler Smith); Maturia Farm (Karen and Tommy Morris); Scott Sarkozi Training Center (Scott Sarkozi and Helen Slater); Happy Valley Equestrian Center (George and Joan McClellan); Terra Ceia Farm (Donald and Yolanda Williamson) and Charity Farm (Rochelle Carpenter).

Thanks to our judges throughout the year: Janice Mumford, Margaret Little, Sue Ash, Nikki Vogel, LeeAnn Hansen, Tristin Hardy, Helen George and Deri Jeffers.

Finally, thanks to everyone who brought their horses out and showed. Even if you didn't win a ribbon or get a great score, you are still very much a part of our shows and we appreciate you being there.

SVDA is planning another great series of shows for you in 2006. Be sure to attend the group lessons over the winter to keep in show- shape!

Wishing everyone a happy holiday season,

Robyn

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SVDA cordially invites you to our Annual Awards Banquet When: January 28th, 2006 Where: Grand Affairs in Chesapeake Cost:$25/person Time: Welcome at 6:30pm Dining will begin promptly at 7pm

Our menu will include: House Salad w/ Dressings Pasta Salad Vinaigrette w/ Broccoli Baked Herb Chicken Roasted Beef w/ Burgandy Mushroom Sauce Green Beans w/ Shallot Butter Parsley Butter Potatoes Rolls & Butter Iced Tea & Coffee Iced Chocolate Cake & Iced Yellow Cake

Come join your friends, family, and fellow riders in celebrating their 2005 achievements.* Contact Katie for more details: 757-287-6832 Directions will be posted on the SVDA Website at gosvda.org and in the January edition of Half-Halt.

*please notify Katie of any USDF awards by January 25th

______Reservations MUST be received by January 18th. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!! SVDA’s 2005 Awards Banquet Guest 1:______Guest 2: ______Guest 3:______Guest 4:______Number of Guests: _____ X $25 = ______All Guests must be named prior to the Banquet for Door Prizes and Name tags Cut off bottom portion and mail to: SVDA c/o Katie Kropenicki 2612 Number Ten Lane Chesapeake, VA. 23323-6328

Page 5 Volume 19 December VADA BOARD MINUTES November 13, 2005

Members Present: Bettina Longaker (CH), Cindy Aspden (CH), Susan Dallas (SW), Robin Jones (SW), Dianne Boyd (Nova), Dilly Jackson (Nova), Alison Douglas (CC), Cheryl Painter (NE), Jane Palmer (SV).

The Nov. 13, 2005 VADA Board meeting at the DoubleTree Inn in Charlottesville was brought to order at 11:15 a.m. by President Bettina Longaker. Minutes from the August meeting were approved as read. Tina reported that the 2004 taxes will be filed by the Nov. 15th deadline of the second extension.

Instructions and forms for the VADA Volunteer Incentive Program (VADA VIP) were distributed. All VIP forms must be sent to Robin Dannels with your VIP program order form by November 30, 2005. Awards will be handed out at the annual VADA banquet on January 15, 2006.

VADA teams entered in the 2005 Adult Team Challenge at Morven Park in late October placed 3d at Intro Level and 5th at Training Level. There were lots of participants from across the region and a good time was enjoyed by all. The host for next year has not been determined. The Jr. team championships will be held again in 2006 but the host has not been determined. Everyone agreed this is an excellent event.

Nova will have its last show of the season next week at Morven Park. SW had a recent schooling show that was very successful. The Charlottesville Chapter hosted a clinic with Leslie Reid, a top Canadian rider, Nov. 13, using its VADA Educational grant money. Her name was suggested for the VADA 2006 clinic and Tina will pursue that possibility as she has still not had a response from George Williams. Juniors in the Central Chapter used their grant money for a clinic with Nancy Lowey.

The fact that competitors are scratching at the last minute of the last day of recognized shows without telling show management continues to be a problem.

Dianne talked about the need to improve footing in the arenas at Lexington Horse Center. Chapters are encouraged to come up with ideas such as holding a silent auction to raise money to contribute to the Horse Center. It would be good for VADA to generally have more input into the Horse Center and possible work with Laura Wilford on fund raising matters. She urged the chapter representatives to take this back to their chapters and come up with ways to support the footing issue. SW has already elected to contribute certain designated moneys from its schooling shows. Cindy Aspden suggested that VADA join forces with other horse organizations such as the Virginia Association to increase funding for footing. A motion was made by Cindy that we go to the chapters to propose some funding specifically for the footing at Lexington Horse Center. Dilly seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. It was agreed that all chapters should funnel such money to VADA who will in turn give it to the Horse Center. All chapters contributing will receive due credit.

Tina suggested that VADA’s $5,000 contribution to the National Horse Center be combined with the Region I donation of $25,000 to the Capital Campaign. It was so moved by Cheryl Painter, seconded by Dilly Jackson and unanimously approved.

Dianne reported that Morven Park will be hosting VADA/Nova’s April, June, September and November shows in 2006. It is not clear exactly what facilities will be available for use, however. If necessary, they may have to bring in a trailer to use as a show office.

This year’s GAIGS were the largest championships ever. There was great feedback from competitors, judges and spectators for the show and it is gaining national recognition. There was a shortage of volunteers this year and some lack of reliability. Holly Veloso will again handle the advance work on volunteers for next year’s BLMs but VADA will need someone to work as volunteer coordinator the days of the show in 2006. Beth Jandl was commended for securing a record number of sponsors for the GAIGS but will also need help or possibly have to be replaced for next year. It was agreed that Chapters should give volunteer credit to their members for volunteering at GAIGS and BLMS. Bottom line, competitor fees will be raised if management has to start paying people to work.

The Board was reminded by Tina that the USDF membership guidelines will be changed in 2006 and Chapters should be preparing for the changes.

Deadlines for the 2006 Purple Book are approaching. Chapters are reminded to send results of chapter elections to Robin Dannels as soon as possible to avoid the last minute rush.

The next VADA Board meeting will be held Jan. 15, 2006 at the awards banquet in Ashland at 11:00 a.m. This meeting adjourned at 1:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by Jane Palmer, Secretary

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VIRIGINIA DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL AWARDS LUNCHEON

January 15, 2006

Virginia Crossings Resort: 1000 Virginia Center Pkwy, Glen Allen, VA 23059 Call 804-727-1400 for specific directions or check out their web site. Check website for rates. www.virginiacrossingsresort.com

Closing Date: January 9, 2006. Please mail reservations early. We need to know how many will be attending.

Organizer: Beth Rippel, 2341 Herring Ditch Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23323 757-485-1992, [email protected]

Reception starts at 11AM with Breakfast buffet starting at Noon.

$24 per person

During the reception please browse the many items that will be auctioned off. The money donated goes towards the Education fund in VADA.

Awards include: • Schooling show & Recognized show awards • Shel Gafford Memorial Award for Excellence in Sportsmanship • Chapter President’s Recognition Award • Chapter Volunteer of the Year Award • Chapter Newsletter Editor’s Recognition Award ************************************************************************Name ______Phone # email ______Address ______# in party ______Total of Check ______

Make your check out to VADA. Can you help??? Yes _____ No _____

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BEHAVIORAL COACHING SERIES FOR RIDERS Sharene Garaman, Psy.D. Clinical and Consulting Psychologist

P.O. Box 3266 P.O. Box 75 Jackson Hole, WY 83001 Flint Hill, VA 22627 307.734.1234 540.675.1115

Dr. Garaman, who is a dressage and avid rider herself, is presenting a series of lectures in collaboration with Kris Montgomery, a USDF certified instructor. These lectures are designed to facilitate training and rider enjoyment. We will address the most common concerns of riders and instructors. This series is open to all riders, regardless of level or equestrian discipline.

JANUARY 9th PRESENTATION Hampton, Virginia

• Confidence, Focus, and Emotions: How They Impact Your Relationship and Harmony with Your Horse

Creating a harmonious relationship with your horse facilitates the training process and increases enjoyment for horse and rider. That relationship can be positively or negatively affected by the emotional state and attentional focus of the rider. We will examine in detail this complex interplay.

Participant Information:

Name:______

Address:______

Phone:______Email______

Lecture Cost: Each lecture will be 1 ½-2 hours with ample time for questions. The cost will be $50 per person. Please return this form with payment to Kris Montgomery, 23 channel Lane Hampton Va, 23664. Make checks payable to Dr. Garaman.Thank you.

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How do you say Thank You?

How do you say thank you to someone for a gift? Gifts can be in layers especially when they have four legs and a tail. Gifts can sometimes be a huge responsibility, when they breathe and have feelings. Gifts tend to be a lot of hard work and dedication. I have a little story to tell you: I received an email from a very good friend about a horse that needed a new home. He had been frustrating and a trial for his owner, then he got hurt and the outcome did not look good, his progress was poor. So, my husband and I (and Frankie the corgi) went to look at this frustrating horse. His injury did not worry me, I have rehabbed several, what bothered me about this plain bay frustrating horse is he had a vice, he cribbed. Did I want to have this problem day in and day out? Ok, we will try. Soon the cribbing was forgotten. A couple of months rolled along and the horse’s injury improved. Hours rolled by day after day, walking, walking, walking, sometimes three and four times a day. There were lots of hours talking with friends and professionals about the leg and all. He needed a new saddle, none of mine fit, so we borrowed till we bought. He needed horse clothes, he was cold. He needed special , for his special hooves. He needed lots of bits, he likes to change his mind. He needed his therapist, for his muscles. He needed his chiropractor, for his skeleton. He needed his supplements, for his everyday well being. He needed lots of carrots, he did not like sugar. He needed me to be his friend. As we became friends, we became partners. We laugh together, we have tempertantriums together, and we pat each other on the back when we do well. We have made so much progress together and had so much help along the way that I am afraid that we would leave someone out in our thankfulness. Thru the good times and the bad, this gift has kept on giving to me, Thank You Meca.

Meca during and after a PSG test.

Cissie and Chuck, We are forever in your debt.

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SVDA SUNDAY AFTERNOON GROUP LESSON FORM SVDA SUNDAY AFTERNOON GROUP LESSON SERIES #1 SUNDAY DECEMBER 18th

*There will be 1 lesson from 1:00-2:00 and another from 2:00-3:00, we will try to group riders according to their skill level * Closing date is Weds Dec 14th * No refunds after the closing date * Cost is $15 * In case of bad weather, clinic will be canceled and money refunded. * You must send your current Coggins, $15 to SVDA and signed application to Kathy Rowse by the closing date.

December 18th - Group Lesson Clinic with Sue Ash, USAE "S" Dressage Judge and FEI Trainer Location: Terra Ceia Farm, Cherry Grove Road, Suffolk VA Directions on SVDA Website

January Clinic will be at Merry Oaks Farm: Instructor and Date TBA

Great Opportunity to: 1) Get feedback from a very qualified professional trainer and judge. 2) Take your horse out off the farm during the winter – giving you an advantage in the spring shows – You’ve been going somewhere and working in a group situation (just like a crowded warm-up ring!) 3) Get to meet and see other SVDA members learning the same types of things that you are. Its actually really fun to ride in a group! 4) Get an inexpensive lesson. ($15 for an hour of riding and instruction)

PLEASE TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OPPORTUNITY THAT SVDA IS OFFERING!!

Please Print out and Mail with Payment to: Kathy Rowse 1468 Peppercorn Lane Suffolk , VA 23432

Please Enter the Following Information: Lesson Date: ______Rider's Name ______Horse's Name: ______Home Phone # ______Work Phone # ______Cell Phone# ______Describe your Riding Level/Abilities: ______Select your Preferred Ride Time (Select One) ___1:00 - 2:00 ___ 2:00 - 3:00 (circle one) I AM / AM NOT Flexible on ride times Are you Available to Volunteer for a future Group Lesson? _____ YES ______NO

Please include a check made payable to SVDA in the amount of $15.00. Refunds will not be permitted except with vet certificate! Please Read and Sign at the bottom:

I provide a coggins and fee for the above entries which are made at my own risk and subject to conditions of the SVDA. AGREEMENT AND HOLD HARMLESS: I acknowledge that the rules applicable to the Dressage Competition specified elsewhere on this entry form have been made available to me and, if applicable, to my child, and that I am (we are) familiar with them. I (we) agree that the organization holding this Competition has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the organization shall deem to be sufficient. IN CONSIDERATION of the acceptance of the Entry and of the holding of this Competition and the opportunity for me (my child) to win prize money, ribbons or trophies, I agree to defend and to hold this organization, The American Horse Shows Association, Inc., the United States Dressage Federation, Inc., their Directors, officers, members and agents, the owners, directors, officers and agents of the competition ground which the Competition is to be conducted, and any employees of the aforementioned parties, harmless from any claim for loss of injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of my (my child's) horse while in or upon the competition premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim, and I further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss of my (my child's) horse by disappearance, theft, death, or otherwise, and for any claim for damage or injury to the said aforementioned, or by the negligence of any other person or any other cause or causes. I HEREBY ASSUME the sole responsibility for and agree to defend, indemnify, and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by laws upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death, at any time arising out of or in consequence of my (my child's) participation in this Competition howsoever such injuries, death, or damage to property may be caused and whether or not the same may have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties, or by any other person.

SIGNED: ______DATE:______PHONE/E-MAIL:______Parent sign if under 18 years of age.

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2006 Jim Koford Clinic Dates.

January 21/22 February 4/5 March 4/5 APril 1/2 May 12/13 (Friday/ Sat) June 12 (Mon) June 26 (Mon) July 1/2 Aug 5/6 Sept 2/3 Oct 7/8 Nov 4/5 Dec 2/3 Kathy Rowse Silverleaf Farm www.silverleaffarm.org Paintings: http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=6&uid=706265&

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SVDA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Southeast Virginia Dressage Association is a chapter of the Virginia Dressage Association VADA is a Group Member Organization (GMO) of USDF and its members are automatically USDF Group Members VADA/SVDA MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES: *Membership Card* Newsletter* VADA Membership * USDF Affiliation*Copy of Awards Policy SVDA ANNUAL AWARDS ELIGIBILITY: Rider and horse owner must both be members of SVDA and in good standing at the time of the ride. Riders must volunteer at least eight (8) hours of service for SVDA schooling shows during the year, four (4) of which must be completed by July 1 of the show year. AWARD YEAR: December 1 - November30 MEMBERSHIP YEAR: January 1 - December31 (Note: New members joining after December 1 are entitled to the following year’s membership) MAIL TO: MEMBERSHIP CHARIMAN Linda Slocumb 2634 Meadows Landing Road Chesapeake, VA 23321 Name:______USDF Member Number*______Address:______City: ______State ______Zip:____ Home Phone:______E-Mail:______Date of Birth if Junior or Young Rider:______*If you are currently a member of USDF. If you cannot find your USDF Membership Card and do not know your number, go to the USDF web site to find it.

CHOOSE ONE: Senior Member $45.00 Junior Member $35.00 (18 years and under) Patron $35.00 (Non-Voting) Family Membership $75.00 (Plus $25.00 additional for each member over two Family members) Farm Membership $75.00 (Plus $25.00 additional for each member over two Farm Owners or managers (Farm Membership is limited to four members per Farm) What is your Primary GMO? (i.e. VADA, NCDCTA, PVDA)______What is your Primary Chapter? (i.e. SVDA, NOVA! VADACC)______Would you be interested in being a mentor for a Junior Rider? (Yes / No) Circle One List Family Member names or all farm owners and managers and Social Security Numbers: ______Birth Date (JR/YR) ______Birth Date (JR/YR) ______Birth Date (JRIYR) ______Birth Date (JRIYR)

Enclosed is $______Please make check payable to SVDA Inc. NOTE: Checks returned for ANY reason will incur a charge of $10. SVDA Treasurer will contact member to arrange payment. If payment is not made within 30 days the member will be suspended with all rights and privileges revoked until payment is made. Suspended members WILL NOT receive credit for scores earned while on suspension and will not be eligible for year end awards

I join SVBA and participate in their activities and programs totally at my own risk. I understand that neither SVDA nor individual board members accept responsibility for accident, damage, injury or illness to horses, riders, owners, spectators or any persons or property The above membership is for membership year 2005. Signed: ______Date:______(Please mail this application to the Membership Chairman. Do not drop it off at shows or other events)

Please acknowledge who referred you to SVDA if you are a new member

Name of current SVDA Member ______

Page 13 Volume 19 December Tack WANTED HORSES For sale: Klimke Dressage Give me your tied, worn out, ABITUR is sadly for sale. If you saw him Saddle, 16.1/2”, Med-wide retreaded, restitched and at the shows, you know the show tree, Black, Good condition. I’ll give them a new job. Got an presense he has. Just turned 6 in Sept. $650.00 old pair of worn out field or Abitur is a 16.1H chestnut Oldenberg Call Sarah 357-7587 03/06 collecting dust in gelding with lots of chrome. Got 60's and your closet or under your bed? I 70's through second level. Knows For Sale Cavallo washable could sure use them! Any shoulder-in, traver, half-pass. Has had shadbelly, only went to 2 decrapatated condition some jumping training. He is a special, shows in it. 400.00 accepted. Sarah Miller 357- people-oriented personality who needs a 7587 or just bring them to the Black Pikure dress new mommy or daddy. Kristen needed a with read lining size 14, shows 03/06 horse who knows more than she , so we in great shape 125.00 are looking for a new home for Abitur. Stalls Available at $15,000. Call Joanne 923-9201 or 373- Black Elite dress coat in central location in 8925 (cell). E-mail: [email protected] great shape size 16T. Chesapeake. 02/06 Exceptional care, full Partial Lease Oldenburg gelding Training Level - board only. Full size Zeline- 2004 Dutch Warmblood filly by 2ed Level Schoolmaster, dressage ring. Hierarch out of 16.2h mare by Idocus mare. call to discuss. 582-2939 Wonderful turn out. Athletic, tall, powerful gaits, excellent Sandy 03/06 Dressage environment. confirmation and kind temperament. She Call 582-2939 01/06 will make a wonderful addition to any performance or breeding program. Zeline carries the pedigree of the Grand Prix Stallions Olympic Cocktail on the top and Idocus on the bottom. She is currently priced at $14,000 without commissions and we reserve the right to raise her price as she grows older and develops. Please Visit our web site at www.terraceiafarm.com or call Donald or Yolanda (757)255-2327 12/05

For Sale: 8 yr. old registered foundation Appaloosa mare. Secret is 15hh (I am 5'6" and fit her fine). She has a solid dressage foundation. She is being shown at Intro level this summer, and has been scoring in the 60s. She is an easy keeper, sound, and has no vices. $8,000. Contact Nancy Speisser @ 615 5303 or [email protected] 12/05 Congrats to Mill Creek Stables and your New Footing! Congratulations to Jim Koford and Tyberius (Owner Janice Mumford) they were 8th in the nation at Training Level Open with a 74.683%

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2005 SVDA Awards Program

SVDA HONORS THEIR MEMBERS...... please mail in your ballot As many are tallying scores and submitting their test results for the 2005 show season, it is also time for everyone to vote for two special awards:

EXCELLENCE IN SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD

Throughout the year you have had the opportunity to interact with many SVDA members at schooling shows, clinics, meetings, etc. and perhaps observed one particular member who demonstrated traits associated with good sportsmanship. Please take a few moments to recognize that person by entering their name in the ballot below.

MOST IMPROVED RIDER AWARD Hopefully you have watched fellow riders compete throughout the year. Or maybe you know someone who has not competed but has made significant progress this year. This is your opportunity to pay tribute to their hard work and commitment to learn. Again, please complete the ballot below:

Please return to:

Katie Kropewnicki 2612 Number Ten Lane Chesapeake, VA. 23323

CLOSING DATE IS January 11, 2006 ************************************************************************** * Voting ballot for the Sportsmanship Award and Most improved Rider Award * * *

* SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD ______* *

* MOST IMPROVED RIDER AWARD ______* * ************************************************************************** There are two additional awards presented each year at the SVDA Awards Banquet.

THE “CAPTAIN ANDY AWARD” FOR THE JUNIOR RIDER HIGH SCORE

and

THE “BOB SNYDER AWARD” FOR THE VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR.

The Bob Snyder Award is voted on by the SVDA Board Members.

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Subject: Method for bucking horse

There is a definite "classical" method one should strictly follow while one's horse is bucking.

1. Ensure that you have an audience. There is absolutely no point in being decked by your horse unless there are, oh, say a hundred people around to . This way, you will have made them feel better about their own inadequacies, and you won't have to go into tedious detail explaining to everyone you know exactly how it happened. It is considered good form if at least one of the audience members is either: a. Someone you admire and want to impress; or b. Someone you despise and don't want to give any ammo to; or c. Someone you have the hots for and want to impress; or d. Your best friend, who will have no compunction in falling over, laughing and pointing.

2. Try to be spectacular. I mean, anyone can just get bucked off and land on their backside, can't they? You want to try to make this "the decking to end all decking." The Titanic of bucks. You get the picture. Now, for this you will need the following: An extremely acrobatic horse - you want one of those twisty- turny jobbies last seen at the National Championships; a supple back - you should practice somersaults, pirouettes and handstands at home; a -see, I can be sensible!!!

3. It is best if this buck comes at a time when everyone is watching you, but no-one is prepared for what is to come. During a dressage test is good. Your horse should be working nicely, giving no indication that you are about to become "the person who learned to fly." Of course, experts at this will point out that tail swishing, ears twitching back, and the tension around the nostrils, but they are show-offs and should be ignored. To the uninitiated, this will look like a dramatic performance which you and your horse have practiced at home.

4. When the horse leaves the ground, and launches you into the air like a cannon ball, it is far more gratifying for the crowd if you can let out a blood- curdling yell. Kind of William Wallace when they cut his, um, thingies off. Practice this at home. When the local rangers knock on your door, asking if you are keeping a wild cougar in your back yard, you will know you have it right.

5. You should try to stay elevated as long as possible. The longer the better. If your arms and legs fly in impossible directions, as if you were a rag doll, you will achieve additional marks for artistic impression.

6. When you land, try to do so with a thud! The kind of dull kind that you hear when you drop a melon from a great height. Try no to go "Splat" - it puts the audience off their hamburgers.

7. Lie immoble for a while, as you horse runs off into the distance. After a suitable time, rise your head and groan: "you butt-head!"

The Newsletter of the Southeast Chapter of the Virginia Dressage Association

Sarah Miller 13561 Courthouse Hwy. Smithfield, VA 23430