Wayne Eventing Derby Erin Loitfellner on Bora Bora Bound in the Beginner Novice B Division Won the Pony Club Award, Sponsored by the Volpentesta Family
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June 2017 | Vol. 24 No. 6 Wayne Eventing Derby Erin Loitfellner on Bora Bora Bound in the Beginner Novice B Division won the Pony Club Award, sponsored by the Volpentesta Family. Story on page 8. Photo by Kasey Mueller, Rare Air Photography, www.rareairphotos.com IDCTA June 2017 | Page 1 IDCTA Save the JUNE 2017 | VOL. 24 NO. 6 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. Send Ads & Checks to: Mary Jo Downen, 33062 Pearl St., Kirkland, IL 60146 Phone: 815-522-2285 E-Mail: [email protected] Visit our Website: Full Page .................................................................................................$40.00 www.idcta.org Half Page .................................................................................................$25.00 A monthly newsletter published by the One-Third Page ....................................................................................$20.00 Illinois Dressage & Combined Training Quarter Page .........................................................................................$15.00 Association, An Illinois Not for Profit Corporation. Opinions expressed within Business Card Size ...............................................................................$10.00 are those of the authors, unless otherwise Classifieds indicated. Members.................... FREE (first 50 words, additional words 10¢ each) The IDCTA is a USDF Group Member and Non-members ........................................................................ 10¢ per word USEA Affiliate Member Organization. This organization’s members are automatically USDF Group Members INFORMATION HOTLINE Molly Fine 716-573-5390 June 2017 | Page 2 IDCTA President’s PERSPECTIVE By Molly Fine The show season is now in full swing and IDCTA is preparing for our June Dressage shows. This year there will be three shows in one weekend. On Friday, June 23 there will be a schooling show offering Western Dressage and Combined Training classes… this day is sure to be fun for all! Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25 will feature Level 3 Recognized shows, which allows November 18-19, 2017 us to offer qualifying classes for special programs such as: The 2017 Markel/USEF Young and Developing Horse Dressage Championships; Riders & Auditors: The 2017 USEF Children Dressage National Championships; Debbie McDonald Clinic The 2017 USEF Pony Rider Dressage National Championships; 2017 AGCO/USEF Junior and Young Rider Dressage National Championships; Accredo Farms at Sunflower The 2017 USEF Children Dressage National Championship; Bristol, WI The 2017 GAIG/USDF Regional Championships and the USDF See page 7 for more information! The Dover Adult Amateur Medal Program. There will be High Point Awards for the Saturday show, with a Competitor’s Party Saturday Night. Competitors, Volunteers, Sponsors and Vendors are all invited. Also on Saturday, Dressage Dol- lars will be awarded to the winners of each class with four or more riders ($25 for first, $15 for second and $10 for third) to be spent with the vendors at the show. On Sunday, prizes will be awarded to places one through three, with ribbons for places first through sixth on both days of the show. We are looking for volunteers for all three days. Your hours earned will count toward your volunteer hours requirement for continued on page 4 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] IDCTA June 2017 | Page 3 President’s Perspective continued from page 3 IDCTA year end awards, both for recognized and schooling shows. Looking ahead, Debbie McDonald joins us for a clinic on November 18 and 19 at Accredo Farm at Sunflower. This Olympic Medalist brings Class sponsors are always welcome. Please take a moment to look at her considerable talent to our area to help riders improve their skills, the Class Sponsorship information on the next page. Sponsorship of whether for competition or their own riding enjoyment. Please put our dressage shows is a great way to advertise your business as well this on your calendar and join us for this exciting event. as support the competition. Thank you to those who have already agreed to be sponsors, as well as those who will step up over the This year’s show season offers a myriad of opportunities to show next two weeks. our stuff, from beginners to veterans. Remember to check out the IDCTA year end awards program for both recognized and schooling Most importantly, come join us as competitors! Those interested in show participants. Membership is required for these awards; please the schooling show series can compete in the Friday show AND do join now so every ribbon counts! And don’t forget that we would Opportunity Classes on Saturday and Sunday. Joyce Hardesty will love to hear your thoughts! More clinics are in the planning stages, be the judge for the schooling show. Recognized show judges are and we are also working on specialty events, both in Eventing and Thomas Poulin, Kem Barbosa and Nancy Porter. It is sure to be a fun- Dressage, so stay tuned! filled and exciting weekend! Until next time, happy and healthy riding to both you and your four- legged friends. Summer IS just about here! Hold the Dates! IDCTA Recognized Dressage Shows Silverwood Farm Saturday, June 24 & Sunday, June 25 Two shows in one weekend! PRIZE LIST IDCTA Schooling Show Silverwood Farm Friday, June 23 PRIZE LIST Visit the IDCTA website for details. © John Borys Photography | Rider: Amanda Johnson June 2017 | Page 4 Paid Advertisement IDCTA Be a Sponsor! Class sponsorship for the IDCTA shows on June 23, 24 and 25, 2017 In order to support our dressage shows prizes, we offer the opportunity to sponsor classes. This year we are asking for sponsorship for three shows held in one weekend: Friday, June 23: IDCTA Schooling Show Saturday, June 24: IDCTA Summer Kickoff Dressage Show (USDF/USEF Recognized) Sunday, June 25: IDCTA Summer Dressage Show (USDF/USEF Recognized) On Friday June 23 and Saturday, June 24, the sponsorship will be used for Dressage Dollars vouchers which are awarded to the top three winners of the class. These vouchers can be redeemed by vendors at the show to purchase goods at the show. The vouchers are $25 for 1st place, $15 for second and $10 for 3rd. On Sunday, June 25, sponsorship(s) will offset the costs of the prizes for each class. You can specify the class and/or level you would like to sponsor and we will do our best to honor your request. Class Sponsorship is $50 per class. For your sponsorship, you will receive the following: • Your name will be listed in the program and listed with the class that you are sponsoring. • You can place an ad in the program * • One class sponsorship ($50) will give you a business care size ad. • Two or three class sponsorships ($100-150) will give you a quarter page size ad. • Four or Five class sponsorships ($200-250) will give you a half page ad. • Six or Seven class sponsorships ($300-350) will give you a ¾ page ad. • Eight or nine class sponsorship ($400-450) will give you a full page ad. • Ten or more will give you a full page ad on the back of the first page or the back inside or outside page. (more than $500) • Your business will be announced on the loud speaker when the class(es) occur(s): Announcement can be accompanied by a short comment if one is provided. • Your banner, if you have one, can be displayed ringside. This is a great way to support the shows. Thank you in advance. *Ads and commentaries need to be sent to Molly Fine at [email protected] If you have any questions, please call at 716-573-5390. Please include your phone in case we have any questions. For the ad, please provide a high-resolution scan or press-ready art. PDF or JPEG file formats work best. Please have your