Joining the Club... Jullianne Brock of Mundelein, IL Joined the Dressage Foundation’S Century Club at the Recent IDCTA Summer Dressage Shows at Silverwood Farm

July 2017 | Vol. 24 No. 7

Joining the Club... Jullianne Brock of Mundelein, IL joined the Dressage Foundation’s Century Club at the recent IDCTA Summer Dressage Shows at Silverwood Farm. Photograph by John Borys, www.johnborysphotography.net.

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JULY 2017 | VOL. 24 NO. 7 November 18-19, 2017 NEWSLETTER EDITOR Mary Jo Downen Riders & Auditors: [email protected] Members are encouraged to submit Debbie McDonald Clinic comments, articles, news, photos. Deadline: 10th of preceding Accredo Farms at Sunflower month. E-Mail is best! Bristol, WI ADVERTISING & See page 7 for more information! PRODUCTION MANAGER Mary Jo Downen, TypaGraphics Please send checks, disks, printed materials to Mary Jo Downen, 33062 Pearl St., Kirkland, IL 60146 Advertising Rates All Ads must be prepaid and received by the 10th of the preceding month. Those requiring extra graphics work may be subject to additional graphics charges. Please see www.idcta. org for complete ad submission information. Click to Discounts for multiple insertions - email,call or go to www. idcta.org for further information.

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July 2017 | Page 2 IDCTA President’s PERSPECTIVE By Molly Fine By the time you read this, the IDCTA Summer Dressage Shows will be over. We are expecting about 120 horses, five vendors and lots of spectators. Everyone is very busy getting everything in order to make this a great show. There will be a full report November 18-19, 2017 in the August Scribe. Riders & Auditors: On November 18 and 19, Debbie McDonald joins us for a clinic at Accredo Farm at Sunflower. There will be eight riders selected. Debbie will give a lecture on Saturday Debbie McDonald Clinic night. This accomplished former Olympian will bring her considerable talent to our area to help clinic participants improve their riding, whether for competition or Accredo Farms at Sunflower simply for their own enjoyment. There will be a veterinary lecture during Saturday’s lunch, and a saddle fitting session on Sunday. Please put this on your calendar and Bristol, WI join us for this event. There will be a Ride Right Clinic later this summer, and a Musical Freestyle clinic is See page 7 for more information! in the planning stages for early this fall. We will provide details as they are available. Show season is now under way with lots of opportunities to show our stuff, whether we are beginners or veterans. Remember to check out the IDCTA year end awards program for both Recognized and Schooling Show participants. Membership is important, so please join. Don’t forget, we would love to hear from you! New clinics are in the planning stages, and we are also looking at specialty events both in Eventing and Dressage, so stay tuned. Until next time, happy and healthy riding. Summer has arrived with very high temperatures, so take special care of both yourself and your four-legged friends. Be sure to stay hydrated!

BOARD MEMBERS EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS Linda Bland 224-622-9416 President: Molly Fine 716-573-5390 [email protected] [email protected] Brittany Burson 630-809-2146 VP Dressage: Denise Ingeman 262-210-2316 [email protected] [email protected] Cecelia Conway 608 449-9552 VP Eventing: Alison Volpentesta 847-395-9291 [email protected] [email protected] Caroline Farrell 847-212-6858 Treasurer: Michael Coghlan 847-707-4351 [email protected] [email protected] Nikki Jewell 847-867-5113 [email protected] Secretary: Amy Grahn 224-406-2234 [email protected] Heather McCarthy 815-276-3471 [email protected] Katie Miskovic 708-203-2659 COMMITTEES [email protected] Cecelia Conway - Schooling Show Series Andi Patzwald 214-686-4228 [email protected] 608-449-9552 [email protected] Katie Miskovic – Grant Program MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN [email protected] 708-203-2659 Lil Kane Alison Volpentesta – Eventing Committee 847-452-4207 [email protected] 847-395-9291 Please questions and/or changes to: [email protected] Denise Ingeman - Dressage Committee 262-210-2316 [email protected]

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July 2017 | Page 4 IDCTA Local Equestrian Joins Elite Club Honoring Senior Riders And Horses Article courtesy of The Dressage Foundation Photography by John Borys Photography, www.johnborysphotography.net Jullianne Brock of Mundelein, IL was inducted into special group of senior dressage riders and horses on June 23-25th at the IDCTA Summer Dressage Shows at Silver- wood Farm. The ages of Jullianne and her horse, Tré Awain Weber, qualify them to become members of The Dressage Foundation’s Century Club. The Century Club recognizes dressage riders and horses whose combined ages total 100 years or more. Jullianne is 75-years-old, and Tré Awain Weber is 26. In addition to having ages totaling 100 or more, horse and rider perform a dressage test of any level at a dressage show and are scored by a dressage judge. The Dressage Foundation provides a Century Club ribbon and wall plaque to each horse and rider team. Local dressage clubs, family and friends help to make the ride into a celebratory event. The Century Club was formed at The Dressage Foundation in 1996, at the sugges- tion of noted dressage judge and instructor, Dr. Max Gahwyler. The intent was to encourage older dressage riders to remain active in the sport. Since that time, the Century Club has grown into a meaningful and popular endeavor and has over 275 members to-date. Dressage is a word drawn from the French verb for “to train.” Dressage is both a method of training horses and a competitive sport, and is designed to develop correct movement in the horse. TDF’s Century Club is sponsored by Platinum Performance. “At Platinum Perfor- mance horse health is our mission. Since 1996, we’ve been committed to providing high quality equine nutritional supplements that are developed, tested, and made with care to ensure results. Visit www.platinumperformance.com/equine for more information.” For more information about The Dressage Foundation or the Century Club, please contact Jenny Johnson, Executive Director at (402) 434-8585 or visit www.dressagefoundation.org. The Dressage Foundation The Dressage Foundation is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, tax-exempt, donor-driven organization that is dedicated to supporting and advancing the sport of dressage. The organization solicits contributions, appropriately allocates the donations, and awards grants and scholarships to dressage riders of all ages and levels. For more information, please visit www.dressagefoundation.org.

IDCTA July 2017 | Page 5 Century Club Member Jon Stromberg

By Mary Jo Downen, Contributed by Amy Grahn Jon Stromberg, 81, of Lake Forest is a member of the Century Club, as recognized by the Dressage Foundation. The combined age of Jon and his horse at the time he rode his test was at least100 years. As a young man, Jon rode for a couple summers at kid’s summer camp. He always felt he would get back into riding, and in 1999, at the age of 51 or 52, he did. Jon’s induction into the Century Club was during June, 2014. At the time he was 79 and his horse was 23. That horse, Adjidamo, is now retired, but was ridden by Jon for a total of 15 years. Adjidamo is owned by Connie VanderWeele. Jon is still riding, and is now partnered with a 28-year-old Thoroughbred owned by Patty Werner. What an inspiration to us all!

July 2017 | Page 6 IDCTA 2017 Show Schedule Date Host Facility Type of Show Judges

4-23-2017 Fields & Fences Equestrian Center, Gurnee IL Dressage Lydia Gray

5-7-2017 Marquis Stables, Belvidere IL Dressage Amy Walker Basak

5-14-2017 Geneva Equestrian, Lake Geneva WI Mini Event and Combined Training

5-20/21-2017 Barrington Hills Riding Center, Mini Event and Combined Training Vicki Rauwolf, Barry Fript Barrington IL

5-28-2017 Geneva Equestrian, Dressage and Combined Training Lake Geneva WI

6-3-2017 Spring Grove Horse Show/Horse Fair Park, Dressage and Combined Training Spring Grove IL

6-11-2017 Fox Valley Saddle Association, Hampshire iL Mini Event and Combined Training Jennifer Malott Kotylo and Joan Pecora

6-23-2017 Hosted by IDCTA at Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake WI Dressage Joyce Hardesty (FRI), 6-24/25-2017 Friday only - Western and Gaited Tom Poulin(SAT/SUN) Dressage, CT Kem Barbosa (SAT/SUN)

7-1 /2-2017 Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake WI Dressage Joan Pecora

7-8-2017 Excelsior Equestrian Center, Hobart IN Dressage Joan Pecora

7-16-2017 Winsom Farm, Beecher IL Dressage, Combined Training, and Nicole Trapp Mini Event

7-23-2017 Hannaberry Farm, Crete IL Dressage and Combined Training

7-30-2017 Fields & Fences Equestrian Center, Gurnee IL Dressage and Combined Training Cheryl Mangasarian

8-6-2017 Marquis Stables, Belvidere IL Dressage Amy Walker Basak

8-12/13-2017 Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake WI Dressage Peterson

8-20-2017 Fox Valley Saddle Association, Hampshire IL Dressage Barry Fript and Martina Mertens

8-20-2017 Geneva Equestrian, Lake Geneva WI Mini Event and Combined Training

9-10-2017 ERC Farm, Marengo IL Dressage and Combined Training Amy Walker Basak

9-17-2017 Cross Winds Farm, Marengo IL Dressage and Combined Training Joan Pecora

9-24-2017 Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake WI Dressage and Combined Training C. Mangasarian Championships

10-1-2017 Geneva Equestrian, Lake Geneva WI Mini Event and Combined Training

10-8-2017 Fox Valley Saddle Association, Hampshire IL Mini Event Championships Martina Mertens and Vicki Rauwolf

10-15-2017 Fox Valley Saddle Association, Hampshire IL Dressage Lydia Gray and Joan Pecora

10-29-2017 Geneva Equestrian, Lake Geneva WI Dressage and Combined Training

11-5-2017 Geneva Equestrian, Lake Geneva WI Mini Event and Combined Training

IDCTA July 2017 | Page 7 IDCTA presents a clinic with Debbie McDonald November 18-19, 2017 Accredo Farms at Sunflower Farms Bristol, WI

Opening date: July 15, 2017 Closing date: November 1, 2017 Clinic format: 8 individual rides each day Rider cost for 2 rides, stabling and lunch each day (for you and your groom): $575 for IDCTA members $650 for non-members Stabling is included with 1 bag of shavings Auditor cost: IDCTA members: $35/day with preregistration; $40/day at the door Non-members: $40/day with preregistration; $45/day at the door

Eight lucky riders will have a chance to ride with Debbie McDonald! Each will have the opportunity to learn from a master who has made it to the top of the field. Ms. McDonald will bring her expertise and wisdom to us for a wonderful learning experience. Please join us as a rider or auditor for this great experience.

Ms. McDonald lives in Hailey, Idaho, with her husband who is a hunter/jumper and trainer. She trains and teaches riders at Peggy and Parry Thomas's River Grove Farm in Sun Valley, Idaho. With her Hanoverian mare Brentina, the partnership won team and individual gold at the 1999 Pan American Games, team silver at the 2002 World Games, in 2003 was the first American to win the World Cup, won team bronze at the 2006 Games and a team bronze at the 2004 Olympics.

Ms. McDonald began her career in show jumping. However, after a serious fall in 1990, she switched to dressage. She first met Parry and Peggy Thomas when she got a catch ride at a dressage show in Las Vegas on one of their horses whose rider was not available.

Since 2010, Ms. McDonald has been the US Equestrian Federation developing dressage coach, a role designed to identify and cultivate future US dressage stars.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience Ms. McDonald's highly sought-after coaching and clinic skills.

July 2017Contact | Page 8 Cindy Lambert (847-394-2090; [email protected])IDCTA

Debbie McDonald Clinic November 18-19, 2017

Rider Entry Form

Fees and proof of Negative Coggins result must accompany form. Make checks payable to IDCTA. IDCTA members, those participating in all days of the clinic and those that have volunteered to the equestrian community will be given first priority. Riders will be notified by phone or e-mail. For information regarding a specific clinic, see the ad within the Scribe or go to www.IDCTA.org.

Clinic Name/Dates: Debbie McDonald – November 18-19, 2017

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Clinic Costs: This two day clinic will be $550 for members and $650 for non-members.

IDCTA Member # Total Amount Enclosed: ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN THE FOLLOWING RELEASE & AGREEMENT* WARNING: Under the Equine Activity Liability Act, each participant who engages in an Equine Activity expressly assumes the risks of engaging in and legal responsibility for injury, loss or damage to person or property resulting from the risk of Equine Activity. I understand that this is a high-risk sport and I am participating at my own risk. I hereby release and hold harmless the IDCTA, the hosting farm, its owners and employees, attendants, spectators, the clinician and all others involved from all liability for accidents, damage, injury, or illness sustained or caused as a result of my participation in this clinic.

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IDCTA July 2017 | Page 9 IDCTA Dressage Events Audit Form Debbie McDonald Clinic – November 18‐19, 2017

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IDCTA RELEASE, WAIVER, HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT ("Agreement") I, as a rider, auditor, spectator, groom, volunteer, sponsor, trainer, or other attendee of this event, ('Participant" or 'I'), on my own behalf, (or if as the Parent/Legal Guardian of a minor Participant, on my own behalf and on behalf of the minor Participant), understand, accept, and assume the risks of engaging in equine activities, including (i) the propensity of an equine to behave in dangerous ways that may result in injury to the participant (ii) the inability to predict an equine's reaction to sound, movements, objects persons, or animals, and (iii) the hazards of surface or subsurface conditions. I agree at all times to be responsible for my personal safety, remain financially responsible for my medical expenses, and waive my right to any claim against IDCTA, its sponsor(s), instructor(s), and/or auditors, and IDCTA agents, affiliates, volunteers, independent contractors, employees, directors, officers, Board of Directors, and committee or other members (collectively "IDCTA"), arising from my participation in, or observation of, this equine activity. I agree to release, hold harmless, and indemnify IDCTA for any illless, injury, death, damage, cost, or other loss incurred whether by a dangerous latent condition, negligence or otherwise.

By signing below, I certify d1at I have read this entire Agreement, acknowledge that the proper Warning sign has been posted, and understand, agree and intend to be bound by all of the terms and conditions contained in this IDCTA Release, Waiver, Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement.

______Dated Participant or Parent(s)/Legal Guardian if Participant is under 18 yrs. Old. WARNING UNDER THE EQUINE ACTIVITY LLBILITY ACT, EACH PARTICIPANT WHO ENGAGES IN AN EQUINE ACTIYITY EXPRESSLY ASSUMES THE RISKS of ENGAGING IN AND LEGAL RESPOSIBILITY FOR INJURY, LOSS, OR DAMAGE TO PERSON OR PROPERTY RESULTING FROM THE RISK Of EQUINE ACTIVITIES.

July 2017 | Page 10 IDCTA Finding Our Way Back By Dory Touhey | Photos by Xpress Foto, www.xpressfoto.com/ On Memorial Day of 2016, I was cross-country schooling and had an unfortunate accident, dislocating my shoulder and fracturing my humerus. I wasn’t able to ride again until fall. Once I began riding again, I realized fear had set in, and I no longer trusted my horse. It was a struggle, especially not having my trainer, Nikki Jewell, here regularly to work with us. She came back over the holidays, and we had a few lessons where I was able to see a little bit of the light at the end of the tunnel. When it came time for Nikki to leave us again, I just couldn’t let that happen, so we followed her to Kentucky for the winter in order to keep working. I would go down to Kentucky for a couple weeks each month, and we eventually got to a point where I was jumping again. Yay! We took field trips all over, schooling cross-country at Masterson Station and Meadow Lake, and we attended some small schooling jumper shows. I then entered May Daze at the Kentucky Horse Park, my first horse trial since getting hurt. Honestly, I didn’t sleep or eat much all weekend due to nerves. Coal ended up being the most relaxed in dressage that he’s ever been for me. We got a 30.8, putting us in 5th place. I knew he would jump clear if we could both keep it together, as he is very careful. Stadium was clear and we moved into 3rd. Cross-country was held on the last day. Coal was a rock star! No penalties were incurred, and we ended up 2nd overall. It was the one-year anniversary of my accident... and my best show ever! Photos continued on page 13

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IDCTA July 2017 | Page 13 HUB Club 2017 Annual Spring Clinic with Sterling Graburn: Horses, Drivers, and Auditors Take Home “Sterling” Silver By IDCTA Grant Recipient Lydia Gray, DVM | Photos by Linda Fidler all sorts of things, like slowing the carriage when going downhill or turning sharply around an obstacle. In this case, Sterling was instruct- If you closed your eyes (and your ears, carriages are quite noisy/ ing the driver to support her horse by touching the brakes on down squeaky), you might have imagined you were at a dressage clinic transitions so that the horse only had to worry about himself in the on May 27and 28 when the HUB Club hosted Sterling Graburn at moment, not stopping the carriage and driver too.) the Fox Valley Saddle Association (FVSA) in Hampshire, IL. Sterling competes in both Pleasure and Combined Driving, with singles, pairs, • “Push with the voice, not the hand for a lengthened trot” tandems, unicorns, and four-in-hands. He has competed at the World (Drivers lose the seat aid when they move from the saddle into the Singles Championships, has twice won the USEF National Combined carriage – the leg is replaced by the whip – so in order to lengthen the Driving Single Horse National Championship, and has thrice won the frame and stride, we use another tool, the voice, which is permitted FEI Top Driver Award at the North American Challenge, Single Horse in driven dressage tests, although test readers are not.) Championships. Encouraging, fully engaged and witty, it’s hard to tell where his main expertise lies, as he seemed equally gifted in all three phases of combined driving: Dressage, cones, and marathon/ obstacles.

Lydia Gray negotiates cones with Newman, her 16-year-old Trakehner gelding

Cones Related to the stadium jumping phase of an event, most drivers Sterling gives pointers to Jane Hemboldt (and horses) really enjoy cones courses. Since cones show up in both driving her 11-year-old Morgan gelding, Liam pleasure driving shows and combined driving events, it pays to get top-notch instruction from someone like Sterling on negotiating them Dressage fast and clean, as we’re all seeking the “double-clear” round. Not only If you’re a dressage rider, these instructions from Sterling should did Sterling drive most of the horses (including my Newman!), he sound familiar; that is, much is the same between ridden and driven also personally walked the lines he wanted us to drive, even bravely dressage: walking with us following right behind him! He also used himself as a human “cone” when drivers were cutting corners or turning too • “You should be able to put the head anywhere you want it and early or too late, quipping “I’ll help you.” still talk, still be connected” • “In the walk, march, march, march, business-like” • “We want more engagement but not faster” • “He needs more activity in the hind end” • “We want impulsion but not speed” • “Forward into the contact” Sterling trots a line into the Four Corners obstacle However, here’s some advice Sterling gave drivers which is different (forward, round, and with bend!) from what might be heard from a riding instructor: One of my biggest takeaways from the session on cones was that • “You may feel like you’re doing something, but there are two ter- drivers should make the setup, or the preparation, the priority, not rets between you and the bit” the passing through the actual cones themselves, because that’s (Lots of drivers fall into the trap of moving their hands left, right, up, what causes us to turn too early, too late, or to look down to see if or down to steer their horse or rate the pace, but because the reins we hit the cone, etc. Sterling shared that when he is walking a cones pass through two sets of rings on the harness, we are unable to use course at a competition, he will often stand in between a pair of a leading or opening rein.) cones and look backwards to find his line, and where he needs to • “Use the brakes to stop the CARRIAGE, not the HORSE” turn to make that line. Some of my other favorite takeaways came (Yep, some carriages have brakes on them, and they can be useful for continued on page 15

July 2017 | Page 14 IDCTA HUB Club Clinic with Sterling Graburn continued from page 14 from observing a wonderful lesson with a 70+ year-old driver and her Morgan gelding: • The idea is to pass through cones perpendicularly, not on an angle • Wait, wait, wait (to turn until past the cones) • You can start the BEND when the horse’s shoulders pass, but not the turn until the driver is past • Drivers take balls down not because of speed but because of turning too soon • Steering is better when you’re forward into the contact • The most obvious route may not be the best/fastest route; in other words, what looks shorter may not be faster

Sterling boldly drives WW Reidar, a Norwegian Fjord owned by Linda Syverson-Kerr

I make lots of excuses for why Newman and I are not fast in obstacles, such as “he’s a 17hh long warmblood that turns like a bus” and “I have a fancy presentation vehicle, not a true marathon cart.” But it really comes down to me not being brave, or neither of us having the de- Jane Hemboldt drives Liam straight and clean sire to really “attack” the obstacles. Sterling rode on the back in the through a pair of cones navigator position and coached us from warm-up, which included Sterling kept the auditors chuckling during the two days, with such easy passes straight through the obstacle, to gradually tighter and lines as “think of the cones as fire – don’t get burned!,” or his favorite tighter turns culminating in us trotting around two barrels inside of saying when horses got tired near the end of lessons, “I think your the obstacle. When we did eventually hit one of the wooden fence horse has run out of nickels,” referring to the grocery-store mechani- corners, his response was, “If you’re not rubbin’, you’re not racin’.” My cal horse. Then there was “you can’t get to 6 that way” when a driver first full lesson in obstacles taught me: 1) That the line is the most turned the wrong way after 5, and our favorite: “That’s right. Start important thing, and that you keep the bend with the inside rein from the beginning. From 5.” What next? and half-halt on the outside rein to rate the speed and tightness of the turn; 2) That it’s important not to look at the horse but to look Marathon/Obstacles ahead at the line and to where you’re going; and 3) That you need a The marathon phase, with its obstacles (formerly known as hazards), certain degree of forward for the horse to be able to accept a half- are usually the combined drivers’ and spectators’ favorite part, much halt on the outside rein. To me, this sounds a lot like good dressage! like cross-country is the favorite part of eventing. We were treated to two Intermediate lessons (one with a KWPN and one with a Fjord) In summary, the Sterling Graburn clinic was an amazing experience, where they trotted to the start/finish flags then galloped through and I was very grateful to have the opportunity to participate. the obstacles as directed by Sterling, trying to better their times each attempt. Then there was me.

Editor’s Note: Lydia Gray was the recipient of a grant from the IDCTA Grant Program. For more information or to apply for a grant, please see pages 23-24 of this issue, or go to www.idcta.org/idcta-grant- program for information and an application.

Jennifer Thompson gallops her 7-year-old KWPN gelding Lucas into the Four Corners obstacle.

IDCTA July 2017 | Page 15 IDCTA YEAR END AWARDS Dressage Year End Awards OVERVIEW: IDCTA shall present Champion and Reserve and third through sixth place awards at the end of each competition year. The awards will be based on the average test score for each rider and horse combination as outlined below. Awards of the levels are as following: • Horse and rider combinations having the best average for the top five (5) rides of those submitted for each level from Green as Grass/Introductory through Fourth Level. • Horse and rider combinations having the best average for the top four (4) rides of those submitted for each of the FEI levels from PSG through Grand Prix. Photo by John Borys Photgraphy • Horse and rider combinations having the best average for the includes the name of the rider, name of the horse, name of the show, top three (3) rides of those submitted for Musical Freestyle at date of the show, class number, level, test number, division, score, each USDF and FEI recognized level (training through Grand Prix). percentage, and judge’s name and signature. • Champion and Reserve and third through sixth place awards Section 3 – Only shows open to all competitors will be counted. will be awarded for Open, Adult Amateur and Junior (Jr)/Young Rider division Final divisions for each level are at the discretion Section 4: of the Dressage Committee as entries warrant. • For each of the award levels Green as Grass/Introductory through Rides will be counted at the level they are ridden (e.g. training, sec- Fourth Level one must have a minimum of five (5) rides, a mini- ond). The rider must select which division they wish to compete in mum of three (3) USDF recognized shows, and a minimum of (Jr./Young Rider, Adult Amateur, or Open) as per their USEF classifica- three (3) different USDF/USEF recognized judge In the case of tion e.g. professional rider (Open), adult amateur, etc. If the rider is two judges for a class, the pair shall be considered one (1) judge an Adult Amateur or Jr./Young Rider and has the required number (an average of the two scores will be taken). Of the 5 scores of tests for example at Adult Amateur and Open at that level (10 submitted for yearend awards, two score must be the highest unique tests total for USDF level or 8 unique tests for FEI level or 6 test of the level. unique tests for Freestyle), they may compete in both divisions. It is • For each of the FEI award divisions Prix Georges through Grand the competitor’s responsibility to ensure that they have the required Prix, one must have a minimum of four (4) rides, a minimum of number of rides at each level within the division. two (2) shows, and a minimum of two (2) different USDF/USEF SCORE REPORT FORMS: recognized judges. In the case of two judges for a class, the pair IDCTA has a Score Report Form available for use by its Regular, Ju- shall be considered one (1) judge (an average of the two scores nior and Life members. The Score Report Form is available from the will be taken). Schooling WEB site, can be photocopied from the newsletter when published, • For each Freestyle level one must have a minimum of three (3) or requested from the VP of Dressage, or any Board Member. This rides under two (2) different USDF/USEF recognized judges from form is used one per level and division and requires a copy of each 2 different USDF recognized show. test that clearly indicates the name and location of the show, name of the judge, name of the horse, name of the rider, the date of the Section 5 – A horse of the year award will be presented to the horse/ show and is signed by the judge. Alternatively, a score report from rider combination at the discretion of the Dressage Committee and the USDF WEB site can be attached to the form after indicating which is an optional award for any award year. rides are selected for USDF/USEF recognized shows. Section 6 – The show year begins on November 1 (or that weekend) RULES GOVERNING AWARDS: of one year and ends on October 31 (or that weekend) of the fol- Section 1 – In order to qualify for any awards, the rider of each horse lowing year. must be members in good standing of IDCTA. Section 7 – All members who wish to be eligible for year¬end awards Section 2 – It is each riders responsibility to report his/her own scores. must volunteer a minimum of five (5) hours per calendar year at one or All mailed Score Report forms with proof of scores and a Volunteer more IDCTA sanctioned shows or activities. The hours will be recorded hour form completed must be postmarked no later than October 31. by the member and forwarded to the applicable awards chairperson If that date falls on a Sunday or mail holiday, awards must be post- by October 31st of that competition year. To enable members to marked by the next day. It is each rider responsibility to send a copy comply with this requirement, a volunteer hours recording form will of the tests or a score report from USDF attached to IDCTA’s Score. be published in the Scribe and made available on the IDCTA WEB site. The rider must meet this requirement. The Board of Directors shall Report Form to the awards chairperson. If any part of the test or identify sanctioned shows and activities and make them known to score sheet is illegible or not completed, then the score will not be the membership through the Scribe and the WEB site. counted. It is the rider responsibility to see that the test or score sheet

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July 2017 | Page 16 IDCTA Dressage Year End Awards continued from page 16 Section 8 – Journey Award (in place 2006 forward): • Colt/Gelding Championship A horse and rider combination that has achieved 60% or higher for • Current Year Foal Championship two of the highest tests from two different judges of each level for First, Second, Third and Fourth levels (Junior tests equivalents) will • Filly Championship be recognized as an IDCTA USDF Level Journey Award. • Mare Championship A horse and rider combination that has achieved 60% or higher for • Stallion Championship two tests from two different judges for each level PSG, Intermedi- ate 1, Intermediate 2, and Grand Prix levels will be recognized as an • Amateur Handler Champion IDCTA FEI Level Journey Award. • The rules that are in effect: Scores earned during or after the 2000 show year will be accepted • The horse needs a minimum of three scores, from at least two with copies of score sheets or USDF score sheet printout with the judges, from three different USDF recognized competitions in scores circled. Scores are earned over multiple years and submitted the categories listed. Horse owner must be an IDCTA member once all required scores are earned for an award in that submission at the time the scores are earned. year. A separate form is available to be downloaded from the WEB site, can be photocopied from the newsletter when published, or • The Amateur/Junior handler needs a minimum of three scores, requested from the VP of Dressage or any Board member. from at least two judges, from three different USDF recognized competitions in the Amateur/Junior handler class. The handler Section 9 – In Hand Awards – must be an IDCTA member at the time the scores are earned. For In Hand awards, IDCTA shall present Champion and Reserve and As with other awards, five hours of volunteer time are required upon third through sixth place awards, at the end of each competition submission to be eligible for the award. year as entries warrant, in each of the following USDF Categories: Eventing Year End Awards Rules (Revised 2014) Section 1: In order to qualify for any award, the rider of each horse Section 5: It is the rider or owner’s responsibility to report his or her must be a Regular, Young/Junior Rider, and/or Life member of own scores. the Association. The rider must be a member before the start date Section 6: In the event that no qualified recipients for an awards cat- of competition(s) for which scores are submitted in order to have egory are presented to the awards committee, that awards category these scores count toward awards. This is the responsibility of the for that year will be deleted. rider; the only exception is if a $50 late fee in addition to the regular membership fee is paid. See membership application for renewal rules. Section 7: Points to be submitted for awards will reflect the USEA reported scores. USEA recognized Combined Test points will be Section 2: Awards will be determined for all levels from results of awarded at half the value listed for a Horse Trial. (This includes horse United States Eventing Association (USEA) Three Day Events, Two trials that have to cancel one phase, as well as the Wayne Eventing Day Events, Horse Trials and Mini Events held in the United States. Derby.) The Wayne Eventing Derby will be the only unrecognized Riders are eligible for awards for USEA recognized events OR event to be included for year end awards. Mini-events, but not both. Please state your intent when submitting scores. Section 8: A rider/horse combination who has ridden above the Preliminary level in the 5 years prior to the current show season is Section 3: Points submitted for awards will be calculated and recorded not eligible to receive year end award recognition in the Novice and per the following rules: Beginner Novice categories. A rider/horse combination that has rid- Rider or owner must properly and fully complete the IDCTA awards den above the Training level in the 5 years prior to the current show form. The form is available on the Awards section of the website season is not eligible to receive award recognition at the Beginner (www.idcta.org). Novice level. Please state your intent on the awards form. The USEA result summary from the USEA website (including final Section 9: All riders who wish to be eligible for year end awards must point scores) must be submitted. If scores will not be on the website volunteer a minimum of five (5) hours per calendar year at IDCTA before the deadline, the signature of the show secretary or organizer related activities or other sanctioned shows/events. The hours will must be submitted instead. For unrecognized events, the signature be recorded by the rider and must be signed by appropriate volun- of the show secretary or organizer with the final placing and score teer coordinator or show organizer. It is the rider’s responsibility to are required. forward the score report sheet to the awards committee. Hours must be completed and sent to the awards chairperson, postmarked by Award forms must be postmarked by October 31 if mailed, or received October 31 of the award year. The rider can also pay a $50 fee in lieu via email or fax by the awards committee by October 31. of hours volunteer hours worked. 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July 2017 | Page 17 IDCTA Eventing Year End Awards continued from page 17 Eventing Awards tions with the lowest final submitted score at each USEA recognized level. There must be at least two riders receiving awards in a division The Association shall present awards, Champion, Reserve Champion for this award to be given. Scores from the Green Horse awards do and third through sixth places, in each of the following categories: not count towards this award. • USEA Advanced Level Low Dressage Score – Presented to the horse and rider combination • USEA Intermediate Level with the lowest average dressage score at any level. Three scores are needed from at least two different judges. They may be from • USEA Preliminary Level different levels so long as they are concurrent levels. An average of the three scores will be used towards year-end awards. Ties will be • USEA Training Level broken by an average of collective marks. You must include copies • USEA Novice Level of the original dressage tests or a USEA horse report print out from competitions page on the USEA website. One award will be given • USEA Beginner Novice Level for Champion and one for Reserve Champion for this award. Please Each of the above categories will be divided into Open, Adult Ama- submit the scores on a separate reporting form. teur, and Young Rider and will be determined by USEA status. A rider Definitions of Awards can qualify for Open or Adult Amateur, but not both. To qualify as an Adult Amateur, you must be registered with the USEA or USEF Champion of a Level – Awarded to the horse/rider combination as an Amateur. accumulating the most points at that level. Young Rider Of The Year – Champion and Reserve Champion. Pre- Reserve Champion of a Level – Awarded to the horse/rider combi- sented to the Young Riders with the highest point totals for the year. nation accumulating the second highest points at that level. (Definition of a Young Rider per IDCTA by-laws). Points from the Green Third Through Sixth Placing of a Level – Awarded to the horse/ Horse awards and Mini Event level do not count towards this award. rider combinations accumulating the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth Adult Amateur Rider Of The Year – Champion and Reserve Cham- highest number of points at that level. pion. Presented to the Adult Amateur rider (ages 22 to 39 years) Eventing Journey Award with the highest point totals for the year. Amateur determined as This award is offered to horse/rider combinations with 2 final scores per USEF rules. Points from the Green Horse awards do not count 50 penalties or less from USEA recognized events at 3 different lev- towards this award. els (Beginner Novice through Advanced) for a total of 6 submitted Master Amateur Rider Of The Year – Champion and Reserve Cham- scores per combination. No more than 2 of the scores can be from pion. Presented to the Master Adult Amateur rider (40 years and the same venue. For 2017 awards, scores can be submitted beginning older) with the highest point totals for the year. Amateur determined with the year 2010. Please submit a rider summary from the USEA as per USEF rules. Points from the Green Horse awards do not count website including the relevant scores. Rider and owner must be a towards this award. member during the current awards year, but not required to have been a member in prior years. Low Score Champion – Presented to the Horse and Rider combina-

Schooling Show Year End Awards To include Schooling Show participants in the Year End Awards Section 2: It is each owner or rider’s responsibility to report awarded at the IDCTA Annual Awards Banquet, the following rules his/her own scores. All mailed Score Report forms with proof of are being proposed: scores and a completed Volunteer Hour form must be postmarked no later than October 31. If that date falls on a Sunday or mail For Dressage Schooling Shows holiday, awards must be postmarked by the next day. It is each IDCTA shall present Champion and Reserve and third through owner/rider’s responsibility to send a copy of the tests as proof sixth place awards at the end of each competition year. The of participation and score authenticity. awards will be based on the average test score for each rider and horse combination as outlined below. Award requirements The Score Report form must be sent to the awards chairperson are as follows: noted on the form. If any part of the test or score sheet is illegible or not completed, then the score will not be counted. It Section 1: In order to qualify for any award, the rider AND is the owner/rider’s responsibility to see that the test or score owner of each horse must be a Regular, Young/Junior Rider, sheet includes the name of the rider, name of the horse, name Business, and/or Life* member of the Association. The rider of the show, date of the show, class number, level, test number, must be a member before the start date of competition(s) for division, score, percentage, and judge’s name and signature. which scores are submitted in order to have these scores count toward awards. This is the responsibility of the rider; the only Section 3: Scores Required exception is if a $50 late fee in addition to the regular member- For each of the award levels, Green as Grass/Introductory through ship fee is paid. Second Level, one must have a minimum of four (4) rides, a mini- continued on page 19

July 2017 | Page 18 IDCTA Schooling Show Year End Awards continued from page 18 mum of three (3) IDCTA-recognized shows, and a minimum of three Section 4: The show year begins on November 1 (or that weekend) (3) different USDF/USEF or “L” Graduate recognized judges. Of the 4 of one year and ends on October 31 (or that weekend) of the fol- scores submitted for yearend awards, one score must be the highest lowing year. test of the level. The ranking for the entries will be determined once the average score is verified. Placings will be awarded based on the Section 5: All members who wish to be eligible for yearend awards highest to lowest average score submitted. must volunteer a minimum of five (5) hours per calendar year at one or more IDCTA-sanctioned shows or activities. The hours will be Section 4: The show year begins on November 1 (or that weekend) recorded by the member and forwarded to the applicable awards of one year and ends on October 31 (or that weekend) of the fol- chairperson by October 31st of that competition year. To enable lowing year. members to comply with this requirement, a volunteer hours recording form will be published in the Scribe and will be made available Section 5: All members who wish to be eligible for yearend awards on the IDCTA website. Alternately, the owner/rider may choose to must volunteer a minimum of five (5) hours per calendar year at pay the $50 fee in lieu of volunteer hours. The horse owner OR rider one or more IDCTA-sanctioned shows or activities. The hours will be must meet this requirement. The Board of Directors shall identify recorded by the member and forwarded to the applicable awards IDCTA-sanctioned shows and activities. chairperson by October 31st of that competition year. To enable members to comply with this requirement, a volunteer hours record- For Mini Event Training Schooling Shows ing form will be published in the Scribe and will be made available IDCTA shall present Champion and Reserve and third through on the IDCTA website. Alternately, the owner/rider may choose to sixth place awards at the end of each competition year. The pay the $50 fee in lieu of volunteer hours. The horse owner OR rider awards will be based on the average test score for each rider must meet this requirement. The Board of Directors shall identify and horse combination as outlined below. Awards of the levels IDCTA-sanctioned shows and activities. are as following: For Combined Training Schooling Shows Section 1: In order to qualify for any award, the rider or IDCTA shall present Champion and Reserve and third through owner of each horse must be a Regular, Young/Junior Rider, sixth place awards at the end of each competition year. The Business, and/or Life* member of the Association. The rider awards will be based on the average test score for each rider must be a member before the start date of competition(s) for and horse combination as outlined below. Award requirements which scores are submitted in order to have these scores count are as follows: toward awards. This is the responsibility of the rider; the only exception is if a $50 late fee in addition to the regular member-

Section 1: In order to qualify for any award, the rider or ship fee is paid. owner of each horse must be a Regular, Young/Junior Rider, Business, and/or Life* member of the Association. The rider Section 2: It is each owner or rider’s responsibility to report must be a member before the start date of competition(s) for his/her own scores. All mailed Score Report forms with proof of which scores are submitted in order to have these scores count scores and a completed Volunteer Hour form must be postmarked toward awards. This is the responsibility of the rider; the only no later than October 31. If that date falls on a Sunday or mail exception is if a $50 late fee in addition to the regular member- holiday, awards must be postmarked by the next day. It is each ship fee is paid. owner/rider’s responsibility to send a copy of the tests as proof of participation and score authenticity. Section 2: It is each owner or rider’s responsibility to report his/her own scores. All mailed Score Report forms with proof of The Score Report form must be sent to the awards chairperson scores and a completed Volunteer Hour form must be postmarked noted on the form. If any part of the test or score sheet is il- no later than October 31. If that date falls on a Sunday or mail legible or not completed, then the score will not be counted. It holiday, awards must be postmarked by the next day. It is each is the owner/rider’s responsibility to see that the test or score owner/rider’s responsibility to send a copy of the tests as proof sheet includes the name of the rider, name of the horse, name of participation and score authenticity. of the show, date of the show, class number, level, test number, division, score, percentage, and judge’s name and signature. The Score Report form must be sent to the awards chairperson noted on the form. If any part of the test or score sheet is il- continued on page 20 legible or not completed, then the score will not be counted. It is the owner/rider’s responsibility to see that the test or score sheet includes the name of the rider, name of the horse, name of the show, date of the show, class number, level, test number, division, score, percentage, and judge’s name and signature. Section 3: Scores Required: For each of the award levels, Pre-starter, Starter Novice, Beginner Novice and Novice, the rider/horse combination must have a minimum of three (3) rides and a minimum of three (3) IDCTA-sanctioned schooling shows. The ranking for the entries will be determined once Advertisement Paid the average score is verified. Placings will be awarded based on the lowest to highest average score submitted.

IDCTA July 2017 | Page 19 Schooling Show Year End Awards continued from page 19 Section 3: Scores Required Section 5: All members who wish to be eligible for yearend awards For each of the award levels, Starter Novice, Beginner Novice and must volunteer a minimum of five (5) hours per calendar year at Novice, the rider/horse combination must have a minimum of three one or more IDCTA-sanctioned shows or activities. The hours will be (3) rides and a minimum of three (3) IDCTA-sanctioned schooling recorded by the member and forwarded to the applicable awards shows. The ranking for the entries will be determined once the aver- chairperson by October 31st of that competition year. To enable age score is verified. Placings will be awarded based on the lowest members to comply with this requirement, a volunteer hours record- to highest average score submitted. ing form will be published in the Scribe and will be made available Section 4: The show year begins on November 1 (or that weekend) on the IDCTA website. Alternately, the owner/rider may choose to of one year and ends on October 31 (or that weekend) of the fol- pay the $50 fee in lieu of volunteer hours. The horse owner OR rider lowing year. must meet this requirement. The Board of Directors shall identify IDCTA-sanctioned shows and activities.

*Life memberships in IDCTA are no longer available.

Attention: Show Managers & Organizers! Part of the thrill of competing is seeing your results in the IDCTA Scribe! We have a variety of area competitions each year and only a few send us results and/or photos. Please take a moment to give your competitors the added thrill of seeing their results in print. Send all show results, stories and photographs to Scribe Editor Mary Jo Downen at [email protected].

July 2017 | Page 20 IDCTA Become an IDCTA Member! There are many benefits to becoming a member of IDCTA! Besides the benefits listed under each membership category below, IDCTA offers overall benefits that you may not know about: Year End Awards: Any member is eligible to earn year end awards by submitting their scores at the end of the year (see awards rules). There are awards for Dressage, Eventing and Schooling shows. Specifics are as follows: Dressage – For those who have participated in USDF-recognized shows, there are awards for each level and division based on your submitted scores. (Champion and Reserve Champion and third through sixth place) Eventing - For those who have participated in USEA-recognized shows, there are awards for each level and division based on your submitted scores. (Champion and Reserve Champion and third through sixth place) Schooling Show - For those who have participated in IDCTA-sanctioned shows (shows listed in the IDCTA Schooling Show Series Omnibus), there are awards for each level and division (CT, Dressage and Mini-Events, based on your submitted scores - Champion and Reserve Champion and third through sixth place). Schooling show participants can also participate in the Schooling Show Championships by submitting their qualifying scores. Classified Ads in the Scribe – Any member can submit a classified ad of 50 words or less (Additional words are 10¢ each.). Service Directory Listing – Paid IDCTA members may list their product or service in the IDCTA Service Directory, which appears both in the Scribe and on the website.

MEMBERSHIP TYPES Regular Membership: $60.00 Includes an annual electronic subscription to the Scribe, emailed monthly and available at IDCTA.org, one vote in annual elections, discounted participation in select IDCTA-sponsored activities, and a USDF Group membership*. If you are a trainer, have a barn or would like to advertise your business on the website and in the Scribe, you can list your business in the IDCTA Service Directory. Young Rider Membership: $45.00 For those members who will not have reached their 22nd birthday before January 1, 2017, one vote in annual elections, discounted participation in select IDCTA-sponsored activities, and a USDF Group membership*. Junior Rider Membership: $35.00 For those members who will not have reached their 17th birthday before January 1, 2017, discounted participation in select IDCTA-sponsored activities, and a USDF Group membership*. Business Membership: $160.00 In addition to Regular Membership benefits, Business Members receive $60 of advertising in the Scribe, an entry into the IDCTA Service Directory with your logo, a summary of your business offerings, and links to your website and/or email. You can also advertise your events on the IDCTA website calendar, and request E-Blasts be sent out to the IDCTA email list. Once you have signed up as a business, your application will be sent to the web administrator and you will be sent a questionnaire to build your directory page. This a great way to advertise your business.

*USDF Group membership includes 10 issues of the USDF Connection and many additional benefits. It is not a participating membership and does not include eligibility for USDF yearend awards and to compete in Regional competitions. For further information go to www.usdf.org/clubs/gmo.

IDCTA July 2017 | Page 21 Illinois Dressage and Combined Training Association 2017 Membership Form Name ______Street Address: ______City / State / Zip: ______Home Phone: ______Cell Phone: ______Email (Required): ______

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

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

Please make check payable to IDCTA. Credit cards NOT accepted with this form. Mail Membership Form & Check to: Lil Kane 3591 Persimmon Drive, Algonquin, IL 60102 Email: [email protected] | Phone: 847-854-5263

IDCTA is an ALL Volunteer, Not-For-Profit Organization. Please become active in the club and VOLUNTEER!

Rules Governing IDCTA Year-end Awards: In order to qualify for any awards, the owner and the rider of each horse must be a Regular, Young Rider, Junior Rider and/or Life member of IDCTA at the time the scores are earned.

Explanation of Membership Fees:

Regular Membership: $60.00: Includes an annual electronic subscription to the Scribe available at IDCTA.org, one vote in annual elections, discounted participation in select IDCTA sponsored activities and a USDF Group membership*.

Young Rider Membership: $45.00: For those members who will not have reached their 22nd birthday before January 1, 2017. Same benefits as regular members.

Junior Rider Membership: $35.00: For those members who will not have reached their 17th birthday before January 1, 2017. Same benefits as regular members with the exception of voting privileges.

Business Membership: $160.00: Entitles a business to ONE IDCTA Regular, Junior Rider or Young Rider membership. $60 of advertising in the Scribe, a link to your website from IDCTA’s website and an entry into the Business Directory with your logo and a summary of your business offerings. You can also advertise your events on the IDCTA website calendar, and request E-Blasts be sent out to the IDCTA email list. Once you have signed up as a business, your application will be sent to the web administrator and you will be sent a questionnaire to build your directory page. This is a great way to advertise your business.

*This is not a participating membership and does not include eligibility for USDF year end awards and to compete in Regional competitions.

July 2017 | Page 22 IDCTA IDCTA Grant Program

The IDCTA Board of Directors has updated our Grant Program for our membership. We are very excited about this program and hope that more IDCTA members begin sending in applications for upcoming clinics, whether IDCTA, USEA, USDF or USEF sanctioned.

As always, the funds must be used for tuition only. IDCTA members can qualify every two years. To qualify for a grant, clinics must be with trainers from greater than 100 miles from the Chicagoland area. The clinics must be produced by IDCTA, USEA, USDF, USEF or must be an approved clinic. In return, IDCTA asks that the recipient of the grant write a detailed article about the clinic for the next issue of the Scribe. The article should be a minimum of one typed page and may include photographs (please provide photographer credit).

Other qualifications are as follows: An applicant must be a member in good standing of IDCTA for a minimum of six months at the time the clinic is to be held. An application and copy of the clinic entry must be submitted a minimum of 60 days prior to the opening date of the clinic. This will allow the Board of Directors enough time to review and vote on the applicant's request at the next board meeting.

One grant per clinic may be awarded. Not every qualified clinic will be awarded a grant. The two main factors that will be considered when awarding grants are the following: IDCTA volunteer hours totaling a minimum of 5 in the past calendar year and each applicant’s past riding experience without regard for number of shows entered or success in the show ring.

The amount funded by IDCTA per clinic is $200, or the cost of the clinic tuition, whichever is less. The grant funds may only be used for the clinic the applicant anticipates participating in as a rider, and not an auditor. Funds may not be used for stabling, hauling or other associated expenses, other than the cost of the clinic tuition. Grant funding may vary each year depending on the amount available and number of qualified applicants, and will be awarded on a first come, first served basis. Funds not used in a given year will be rolled over to the next year.

In cases where the grant recipient does not participate in the requested clinic or an article is not submitted within a month of participating in the clinic, the funds granted shall be returned to IDCTA immediately. This will allow the money to be used for another applicant.

All grant applicants will be notified of the decision by phone or email after the board has voted. Checks will be mailed to the applicant only after the Scribe article has been received.

IDCTA July 2017 | Page 23 IDCTA Grant Application

Name: ______IDCTA Number: ______

Name of Parent or Guardian (if under 18) ______

Address: ______

Phone Number: ______Email address: ______

Horse’s Name: ______Owner: ______

Clinic & Location: ______

Do you have a regular trainer? ______

If yes, who? ______How long? ______

Frequency of Lessons: ______

What discipline do you ride? ______

What are your riding goals? ______

What other clinics have you ridden in the past 12 months? ______

What contributions have you made to the IDCTA in the last 12 months? ______

What future contributions do you plan to make? ______

Send Application & a copy of clinic entry form via mail or email at least 60 days prior to opening date to:

Katie Miskovic, 4215 Konrad Ave, Lyons,IL 60534 | Cell: 708‐203‐2659 | Email: [email protected]

July 2017 | Page 24 IDCTA TDF Your Source for Support

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

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

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to the Scribe, emailed and available at IDCTA. Advertisement Paid org, one vote in annual elections, discounted participation in select IDCTA sponsored activities and a USDF Group membership*. Business Membership: $160.00 Includes ONE IDCTA Regular, Junior Rider Advertising in the or Young Rider membership (and benefits as listed above), $60 of advertising in the IDCTA Scribe just makes Scribe, a listing in both the Scribe and website business directory, with an expanded online Dollars & Sense! listing including a logo, if desired. You can also advertise your events on the IDCTA website calendar, and request E-Blasts to promote your service and/or activities, which will be sent to the IDCTA email list. This is a great way to reach our members and advertise your business. *For a complete list of USDF GMO benefits, go to: www.usdf.org/docs/GMOFlash/web/ Benefits%5CGMBenefits.pdf

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NOTE: IDCTA Events and Notices are BOLD and qualify for IDCTA volunteer hours.All Region 2 USDF Shows and USEA Area IV events (as well as all IDCTA shows/events) are eligible for volunteer hours with signed volunteer form. All IDCTA Schooling Show Series Shows are in BLUE. IDCTA Eventing Committee Meeting. Contact Alison October 8 Volpentesta 847-254-0860 or [email protected] for details. SEPTEMBER Fox Valley Saddle Association Mini Event Championship, September 2-3 July 29-30 Fox Valley Saddle Association, Hampshire, IL. Contact Kelly Silverwood Dressage, Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI. USDF# Silverwood Dressage, Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI. USDF# Chuman 630-712-9397 or [email protected]. 328120. Levels: Intro – Grand Prix. www.silverwoodfarm.net 328120. Levels: Intro – Grand Prix October 14-15 September 10 www.silverwoodfarm.net Silverwood Dressage, Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI. USDF# ERC Farms Dressage and CT Schooling Show, ERC Farms, July 30 328120. Levels: Intro – Grand Prix. www.silverwoodfarm.net Marengo, IL. 312-607-5235 or [email protected]. Fields and Fences Dressage and CT Schooling Show, Fields October 15 September 14-17 and Fences Equestrian Center, Wadsworth, IL. Contact Anita Fox Valley Saddle Association Dressage Schooling Show, Fox Great American Insurance Group/United States Dressage Schadeck 847-244-4121, www.fieldsandfences.com Valley Saddle Association, Hampshire, IL. Linda Holzrichter Federation Region 2 Dressage Championships, Majestic 630-205-3288 or [email protected] Farms, Batavia, OH. Contact Peggy Warren, (651) 308-0489 October 29 AUGUST September 16-17 August 6 Geneva Equestrian CT and Mini Schooling Show, Geneva Silverwood Dressage, Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI. USDF# Marquis Stable Dressage Schooling Show, Belvidere, IL. Equestrian, Lake Geneva, WI. Contact Cindy Bonamarte 847- 328120. Levels: Intro – Grand Prix. www.silverwoodfarm.net Contact Amy Walker-Basak 815-621-0184 or Walktalk1999@ 846-9293 or [email protected]. September 17 aol.com. October 31 Cross Winds Farm Dressage and CT Schooling ShowCross Winds August 12 IDCTA Eventing Committee Meeting. Contact Alison Farm Equestrian Center, Marengo, IL. Kelly Watson 815-923- Silverwood Farms Dressage and CT Schooling Show, Volpentesta 847-254-0860 or [email protected] for details. 7400 Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI. Lisa Cannata 847-235-6410 September 24 or [email protected] Silverwood Farm Dressage Schooling Show Championships, NOVEMBER August 12-13 November 4-5 Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI. Lisa Cannata 847-235-6410 Silverwood Dressage, Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI. USDF# WDCTA presents William Fox-Pitt Clinic, Alliant Energy Center, or [email protected] 328120. Levels: Intro – Grand Prix. www.silverwoodfarm.net Madison, WI. More information to come. September 26 August 18-20 November 5 IDCTA Eventing Committee Meeting. Contact Alison Silverwood Dressage, Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI. USDF# Geneva Equestrian CT and Mini Schooling Show, Geneva Volpentesta 847-254-0860 or [email protected] for details. 328120. Levels: Intro – Grand Prix. www.silverwoodfarm.net Equestrian, Lake Geneva, WI. Contact Cindy Bonamarte 847- September 30-October 1 August 20 846-9293 or [email protected]. Silverwood Dressage, Silverwood Farm, Camp Lake, WI. USDF# Fox Valley Saddle Association Dressage Schooling Show, Fox November 18-19 328120. Levels: Intro – Grand Prix. www.silverwoodfarm.net Valley Saddle Association, Hampshire, IL. Linda Holzrichter SAVE THE DATE! IDCTA presents a clinic with Debbie McDonald, 630-205-3288 or [email protected] Accredo Farms at Sunflower, Bristol, WI August 20 OCTOBER November 28 October 1 Geneva Equestrian CT and Mini Schooling Show, Geneva IDCTA Eventing Committee Meeting. Contact Alison Geneva Equestrian CT and Mini Schooling Show, Geneva Equestrian, Lake Geneva, WI. Contact Cindy Bonamarte 847- Volpentesta 847-254-0860 or [email protected] for details. Equestrian, Lake Geneva, WI. Contact Cindy Bonamarte 847- 846-9293 or [email protected]. 846-9293 or [email protected]. August 24-27 Dressage at Lamplight August I & II, Wayne, IL. USDF# 316827. Levels: Intro – Grand Prix. www.dressageshowinfo. com ® LLC August 29 Impulse Unlimited, IDCTA Eventing Committee Meeting. Contact Alison Volpentesta 847-254-0860 Commercial & Personal Custom Embroidery or [email protected] for details. Stable/Farm Logos ● Corporate Logos ● Monograms ● Awards ● Special Events Shirts ♦ Caps ♦ Jackets ♦ Horse Clothing ♦ Stall Drapes ♦ Accessories

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