OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE AMERICAN VAULTING ASSOCIATION

11845 SKYLINE BLVD., LOS GATOS, CA 95033 www.americanvaulting.org AUGUST 2001

Photos, Photos, Photos!

CVI* Saratoga Page 4

Regional Champion- Ships

Region IV Page 17

Region I Page 19

Region II Page 22

The F.A.C.E. Team from Agoura, California won the Team Championships at CVI* Saratoga on reliable Marshall.

Photo: Eric Jewett AVA Treasurer’s Report Non-Profit Status This is a summary of accounts for our Fical Year 2000 that runs from October 1, 1999 to September 30,2000. Although we did not quite Vicki Smith make enough income to cover our expenses, we did well. We had Any AVA registered club meeting the criteria budgeted for taking $2235 from reserves and only had to use about may qualify for inclusion in the AVA Group Exemp- $800. We can all be proud of tighening our belts and I wish to thank tion. Once a Club is included, all contributions to you all. Sincerely, Carol Beutler, Treasurer the Club will be tax deductible charitable contribu- INCOME/EXPENSES Fiscal Year 2000 For Fiscal Year 2000 October 1, 1999 to September 30, 2000 tions for Federal Income tax purposes. Income ...... $130,676.46 In order to be included in the Group Exemp- Expenses ...... ($131,482.82) tion, it is necessary to conform your club’s fiscal Total Taken from Reserves to Balance ...... ($806.36) year with that of the AVA, which is from October 1 ASSOCIATION ASSETS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 through September 30. This can be accomplished Inventory Assets...... $5,583.75 through your Articles of Association. General Association Funds ...... $24,017.18 In order to include your club in our Group Ex- Medic...... $425.00 emption, we will need the following information: Special Judges Account ...... $4,353.88 1. A statement to the AVA authorizing it to in- Sullivan Fund ...... $2,968.00 clude your club within the exemption. This letter New display ...... $3,126.00 should be signed by an authorized officer of your Athlete’s Council ...... $1,225.92 club. International Fund/Circle of Friends ...... $6,904.06 2. Adoption of Articles of Association (we can Friendship Team ...... $10,105.87 provide a sample for you to use as an example). Total of All Special Funds ...... $29,108.73 3. An EIN (employer identification number). If TOTAL ASSETS ...... $58,709.66 you do not have a number, fill out IRS form SS-4 submit it to the IRS. Once you get your number, send it along with the other items we need. AHSA Becomes USA Equestrian 4. Information concerning the number of years Alan F. Balch, USA Equestrian President you have been in existence and whether your gross Our enterprise is now not just an association of like-minded individuals receipts normally exceed $2,000 in each year. If who wish to organize equestrian competition, nor is it only an association of your gross receipts do exceed $25,000 in each year, those who love to compete with their horses, or to breed them or anyone such you do not qualify for non-profit status under the simple thing. It is, and has historically been, the national equestrian federation AVA’s umbrella and will have to file for a 501(c) 3 of the United States and it’s National Governing Body as recognized by fed- eral law. It is ever more inclusive of all activities related to equestrian sport in tax exempt status. the United States, from breeding to owning to competing to organizing to mar- 5. Information regarding the amounts and keting to regulating to overall administration of any program that can advance sources of receipts and the amounts and nature of the sport. expenditures of your group for the most recent Oct. Our Board of Directors has determined in a meeting on July 10, 2001, that 1-Sept. 30 period. it is not “merely” the national equestrian federation, with the implications of This information will be sufficient for the AVA governance the word “federation” implies. We also want to indicate our open- to include your Club in our Group Exemption. If ness anew to all those millions of people in our country who love horses of any you wish to be included, you should respond as soon description and just enjoy them in competition, whether or not they compete as possible. Clubs meeting the above criteria will or just want to compete, or just want to enjoy the spectacle of our favorite be added to the list the AVA files each year with the animal in our favorite sport. In short, everyone. IRS. Our new name describes us to the public, and to potential members and If you would like to update your club’s non- sponsors, supplies, and licensees without any limits, particularly those we have live with as merely an association of horse shows. profit status please supply the National Office with We are the National Equestrian Federation of the United States, as we the following information: always have been. And we are much more than that, as we always have been. 1. Letter to the AVA requesting it to continue We are USA Equestrian. your club’s inclusion within the exemption; signed by an authorized officer of your club. 2. Information regarding the amounts and Rule Change Changes approved 3/5/01 sources of receipts and the amounts and nature of Chapter I, Article 107.2 now reads: “In addition, the Chief Judge in expenditures of your group for Oct. 1, 2000-Sept. each arena has the authority at any time during a competition to eliminate a 30, 2001 fiscal period. horse which is uneven and/or unlevel, in bad condition, or shows signs of If you have any questions, you may call the AVA discomfort.” Chapter VI, Article 603.4 (under Elimination — 4th item down National Office (206) 780-9353. We also suggest now reads: “- Horse that is uneven and/or unlevel, in bad condition or which that you contact your tax consultant. shows signs of discomfort.” Please have your documents to the AVA Na- tional Office no later than October 15, 2001.

Vaulting World 2 August 2001 Independence Day Table of Contents I had the joy of spending the ARTICLES Fourth of July with Karen Koller’s CVI* Saratoga Carole Dwinnel ...... 4 Agape Team. As soon as I got off Selection Procedures for 2002 WEG ...... 11 the plane we drove to Michigan’s 2002 World Equestrian Games ...... 12 famous Silver Beach. There on the green with hundreds of celebrants Out of the Box - Focus on the Kür Nancy Stevens-Brown 13 we listened to a concert by the lo- New AHSA TD - Pattiy Littman Suzanne Detol ...... 13 cal symphony, while watching a Vaulting Young Julie Beutler ...... 14 spectacular sunset framing the re- FEATURES nowned picturesque St. Joseph President’s Message - Independence Day ...... 3 lighthouse. As a full moon rose Editorial - Carole Beutler ...... 14 lighting the spectacle, the sym- Medal Tests May-June 2001 ...... 17 phony built to a crescendo of Will- iam Tell’s overture, which seemed Results to ignite into magnificent fireworks Nancy Stevens-Brown CVI* Saratoga 06/30-07/01/01 ...... 5 erupting behind the grandstand, filling the balmy night sky. Garrod’s Spring Classic 05/19/01 ...... 15 I have to say in my life as a traveling minstrel for our sport Garrod’s May Fest 05/20/01...... 15 that this was the best welcome I have ever had! Region IV Championships 06/2-3/01...... 19 Vaulting has so much to offer, and one of the top things Region I Championships 06/23-24/01 ...... 20 we all agree on is that travel is a big bonus of our sport. Region II Championships 07/20-21/01 ...... 22 Vaulting not only presents amazing opportunities to tour, AVA Directory ...... 27 but also offers vaulters a chance for growing independence and self-reliance. The night before I left for Michigan I put Calendar of Vaulting Events ...... 28 eighteen-year-old Ashley Pickard on a return flight home to AVA Board of Directors Meeting Massachusetts. Ashley was given a trip to California as a November 5, 2001 senior graduation gift from her New England Valkyries team. Sheraton Old Town Inn, Albuquerque, New Mexico She was sent for private lessons and to watch the Ride the Edge - CVI* Saratoga. This vivacious Silver Medalist claims Meeting begins at 9:30 am. Luncheon available. to be shy, yet by the end of her stay I saw no sign of this Hotel: Best Western Rio Grande 800/959-4726 self-professed description. Instead, because of vaulting, $65 per night single, $75 per night double. Ashley openly met ‘famous’ people she had, until then, only Sheraton is two blocks from the Best western. read about; worked as a runner and music person at the CVI; For more information contact Merry Cole 505/898-6185 or and helped demonstrate techniques to other vaulters I taught. Marge Oakes 505/898-0236. Then this gifted athlete, though away from her small town If you have any changes or corrections to your mailing address for Vaulting of Littleton, was independent enough to head off to explore World, are having problems receiving your issues, or wish additional cop- our scenic California coast. ies please contact the AVA National Office at 642 Alford Place, Bainbridge Unquestionably vaulting builds independence by the Island, Washington 98110. Phone 206/780-9353 or fax 206/780-9355. The very nature of its demands. 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FACE Team on Marshall

Carole Dwinell longeurs entered the competition arena with At this first-ever Cooper-Garrod Estate 31 horses. The horses for almost all the Vineyards sponsored competition, top foreign competitors were generously pro- vaulters from the United States, Australia, vided by Black Point, Coast Line, F.A.C.E., Canada, and Europe demonstrated their Mt. Eden, Pacific Coast, and Sundance skills before Judges Adrienne Stang (FEI North. Of the foreign vaulters, only Sky O/USA), Sue Detol (FEI I/USA) and Vaulters of Canada brought their own horse. Monika Meriksson (FEI O/Sweden) . An opportunity to practice on bor- As flags fluttered over great displays rowed horses was welcomed by all who of blue and gold flowers, 92 vaulters and came early. Also from Canada, Cheam German Team on Rusty

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The Tambourine Team on Maude

Vaulters Colin and Alisa Schmidt came to the Bay Area on June 18 to practice. Aus- tralian Vaulters Craig Lucas and Peter Schipp, their coach Sarah Venamore also arrived early to renew friendships begun when Devon Maitozo gave them a clinic ‘down under.’ German coach Peter Wagner brought 10 members of his vaulting club and his family, to stay with the Bibbler fam- ily, Woodside and Coast Line families. A VIP Party the eve of the competi- tion at the home of Event President, Jan Garrod, got the ball rolling with entertain- ment, food and, of course, the estate wines of Cooper-Garrod. Coaches, longuers, judges and chefs d’equippe enjoyed a brief respite from the competition venue and got to know some first-time participants. (Continued on next page) All Photos of CVI* Saratoga by Eric Jewett

CVI* SARATOGA 15 Alexis Garrod ...... USA ...... 6.773 23 Katie Richie ...... USA ...... 6.603 34 Briana Olsen ...... USA ...... 5.999 (FEI/AHSA/AVA recognized) 16 Emilee Hoffman ...... USA ...... 6.749 24 Nicole Czyzewski ..... USA ...... 6.532 35 Melanie Luschvnski . Canada ... 5.988 June 29 - July 1, 2001 17 Katie Richie ...... USA ...... 6.734 25 Romany Pinto ...... Canada ... 6.502 36 Alisa Schmidt ...... Canada ... 5.760 Saratoga, California 18 Michele Cunningham USA ...... 6.654 26 Julie Keville ...... USA ...... 6.451 37 Julia Lee ...... USA ...... 5.568 19 Leslie Hamar ...... USA ...... 6.634 27 Megan Towsey ...... USA ...... 6.426 38 Jordan Hansen ...... USA ...... 5.319 Judges: Adrienne Stang (FEI 20 Julie Keville ...... USA ...... 6.562 28 Maree Thurston ...... USA ...... 6.381 Round I - Men O), Monika Ericksson (FEI O), 21 Megan Towsey ...... USA ...... 6.556 29 Jeanette Dreger ...... Germany . 6.358 1 Erik Martonovich ...... USA ...... 8.159 Suzanne Detol (FEI I) 22 Stephanie Freedman USA ...... 6.551 30 Sarah Szambalan .... USA ...... 6.323 2 Brent Dahlgren ...... USA ...... 7.950 Participating Nations: Austria, Australia, 23 Maree Thurston ...... USA ...... 6.539 31 Whitney Hansen ...... USA ...... 6.247 3 Devon Maitozo ...... USA ...... 7.901 Canada, Denmark, Germany, USA; 24 Florence Rubinger ... USA ...... 6.458 32 Marina Geisler ...... Germany . 6.212 4 Kenny Geisler ...... USA ...... 7.789 Participating USA Clubs: Coast Line, 25 Shannon Poer ...... USA ...... 6.442 33 Melanie Luschvnski . Canada ... 6.161 5 Blake Dahlgren ...... USA ...... 7.744 Diamond Bar, Douglas Mountain, F.A.C.E., 26 Stefanie Fuurlinger .. Austria .... 6.427 34 Allegra Swan ...... USA ...... 6.157 6 Chris Littman ...... USA ...... 7.280 Golden Gate, Mt. Eden, Pacific Coast, 27 Nicole Czyzewski ..... USA ...... 6.314 35 Briana Olsen ...... USA ...... 6.111 7 Colin Schmidt ...... Canada ... 7.078 Showtime, Sundance North, Tambourine, 28 Rachel Torres...... USA ...... 6.312 36 Alisa Schmidt ...... Canada ... 5.934 8 Stephen Czyzewski . USA ...... 6.928 Woodside 29 Allison Grippenstraw USA ...... 6.279 37 Julia Lee ...... USA ...... 5.881 9 Adrian Matsumoto ... USA ...... 6.899 TEAM EVENTS 30 Marina Geisler ...... Germany . 6.248 38 Jordan Hansen ...... USA ...... 5.872 10 Daniel Kaiser ...... Germany . 6.896 Team Compulsories Round I 31 Jette Poulsen ...... Denmark . 6.220 Overall - Women 11 Marcis Supplitt ...... Germany . 6.117 32 Whitney Hansen ...... USA ...... 6.157 1 Mari Inouye ...... USA ...... 8.577 1 USA, FACE ...... 6.251 12 Ross Douglas ...... USA ...... 5.700 33 Allegra Swan ...... USA ...... 6.112 2 Samantha Smith ..... USA ...... 8.061 2 Germany, RVV Schenkenberg ... 5.833 13 Craig Lucas ...... Australia .. 5.322 34 Marina Olivieri ...... USA ...... 6.082 3 Ginny Kaufmann ..... USA ...... 7.605 3 USA, Tambourine ...... 4.621 14 Peter Schipp ...... Australia .. 5.111 35 Jeanette Dreger ...... Germany . 6.017 4 Jill Main ...... USA ...... 7.566 FSO USA, Mt. Eden ...... 5.918 15 Sean Keville ...... USA ...... 4.765 36 Briana Olsen ...... USA ...... 5.887 5 Melissa Williams ...... USA ...... 7.212 Team Kür Round I Round II - Men 37 Melanie Luschvnski . Canada ... 5.814 6 Karensa Douglas ..... USA ...... 7.101 1 Devon Maitozo ...... USA ...... 8.355 1 USA, FACE ...... 7.320 38 Romany Pinto ...... Canada ... 5.696 7 Becky Hall ...... USA ...... 7.001 2 Germany, RVV Schenkenberg ... 6.953 2 Brent Dahlgren ...... USA ...... 7.979 39 Alisa Schmidt ...... Canada ... 5.586 8 Nicole Oleszak ...... Germany . 7.000 3 Blake Dahlgren ...... USA ...... 7.944 3 USA, Tambourine ...... 6.500 40 Julia Lee ...... USA ...... 5.254 9 Michele Cunningham USA ...... 6.984 Team Kur Round II 4 Kenny Geisler ...... USA ...... 7.314 41 Jordan Hansen ...... USA ...... 4.766 10 Alexis Garrod ...... USA ...... 6.978 5 Chris Littman ...... USA ...... 7.126 1 Germany, RVV Schenkenberg ... 7.973 Round II - Women 11 Lindia Maria Moritz .. Austria .... 6.976 6 Colin Schmidt ...... Canada ... 6.921 2 USA, FACE ...... 7.773 1 Mari Inouye ...... USA ...... 8.636 12 Jackie Bors ...... USA ...... 6.968 7 Stephen Czyzewski . USA ...... 6.884 3 USA, Tambourine ...... 6.787 2 Samantha Smith ..... USA ...... 8.005 13 Marianne Tovborg Hansen 8 Daniel Kaiser ...... Germany . 6.810 Team Overall 3 Jill Main ...... USA ...... 7.694 Denmark . 6.934 9 Marcis Supplitt ...... Germany . 6.362 1 USA, FACE ...... 7.115 4 Ginny Kaufmann ..... USA ...... 7.582 14 Olivia Swan ...... USA ...... 6.928 10 Adrian Matsumoto ... USA ...... 5.953 2 Germany, RVV Schenkenberg ... 6.920 5 Melissa Williams ...... USA ...... 7.356 15 Stephanie Freedman USA ...... 6.794 11 Ross Douglas ...... USA ...... 5.819 3 USA, Tambourine ...... 5.972 6 Michele Cunningham USA ...... 7.313 16 Shannon Poer ...... USA ...... 6.784 12 Peter Schipp ...... Australia .. 5.633 Individual Events 7 Alexis Garrod ...... USA ...... 7.183 17 Emilee Hoffman ...... USA ...... 6.732 13 Craig Lucas ...... Australia .. 5.544 Round I - Women 8 Karensa Douglas ..... USA ...... 7.150 18 Katie Richie ...... USA ...... 6.669 14 Sean Keville ...... USA ...... 5.227 1 Mari Inouye ...... USA ...... 8.518 9 Shannon Poer ...... USA ...... 7.125 19 Leslie Hamar ...... USA ...... 6.646 Overall - Men 20 Jette Poulsen ...... Denmark . 6.582 2 Samantha Smith ..... USA ...... 8.117 10 Nicole Oleszak ...... Germany . 7.092 1 Devon Maitozo ...... USA ...... 8.128 21 Florence Rubinger ... USA ...... 6.580 3 Ginny Kaufmann ..... USA ...... 7.628 11 Jackie Bors ...... USA ...... 7.088 2 Brent Dahlgren ...... USA ...... 7.965 22 Sarah Szambalan .... USA ...... 6.564 4 Jill Main ...... USA ...... 7.437 12 Becky Hall ...... USA ...... 7.078 3 Blake Dahlgren ...... USA ...... 7.844 23 Stefanie Fuurlinger .. Austria .... 6.556 5 Jessica Ballenger .... USA ...... 7.423 13 Stephanie Freedman USA ...... 7.037 4 Kenny Geisler ...... USA ...... 7.552 24 Julie Keville ...... USA ...... 6.507 6 Melissa Williams ...... USA ...... 7.067 14 Lindia Maria Moritz .. Austria .... 7.021 5 Chris Littman ...... USA ...... 7.203 25 Rachel Torres...... USA ...... 6.498 7 Karensa Douglas ..... USA ...... 7.051 15 Olivia Swan ...... USA ...... 6.994 6 Colin Schmidt ...... Canada ... 7.000 26 Megan Towsey ...... USA ...... 6.491 8 Marianne Tovborg Hansen 16 Jette Poulsen ...... Denmark . 6.944 7 Stephen Czyzewski . USA ...... 6.906 27 Maree Thurston ...... USA ...... 6.460 Denmark . 6.971 17 Marianne Tovborg Hansen 8 Daniel Kaiser ...... Germany . 6.853 28 Nicole Czyzewski ..... USA ...... 6.423 9 Lindia Maria Moritz .. Austria .... 6.931 Denmark . 6.896 9 Adrian Matsumoto ... USA ...... 6.426 29 Marina Geisler ...... Germany . 6.230 10 Becky Hall ...... USA ...... 6.923 18 Emilee Hoffman ...... USA ...... 6.714 10 Marcis Supplitt ...... Germany . 6.240 30 Whitney Hansen ...... USA ...... 6.202 11 Nicole Oleszak ...... Germany . 6.908 19 Florence Rubinger ... USA ...... 6.701 11 Ross Douglas ...... USA ...... 5.760 31 Jeanette Dreger ...... Germany . 6.188 12 Olivia Swan ...... USA ...... 6.861 20 Stefanie Fuurlinger .. Austria .... 6.684 12 Craig Lucas ...... Australia .. 5.433 32 Allegra Swan ...... USA ...... 6.135 13 Jackie Bors ...... USA ...... 6.848 21 Rachel Torres...... USA ...... 6.683 13 Peter Schipp ...... Australia .. 5.372 33 Romany Pinto ...... Canada ... 6.099 14 Sarah Szambalan .... USA ...... 6.805 22 Leslie Hamar ...... USA ...... 6.657 14 Sean Keville ...... USA ...... 4.996

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Vaulting World 5 August 2001 CVI* Saratoga expected chills and thrills and tremendous athletic ability. Samantha Smith earned the reserve Championship. These women have completely different styles for the Kür. It was exciting to see the European women demonstrate the latest new moves from vari- ous parts of the world.

Samantha Smith of Pacific Coast won Mari Inouye of Sundance North won the second place on the 2000 AVA Horse of the Women’s division on Faustus 74. Year, Van Dyke. Erik Martonivich came out on top by second Kür, it was definitely better than the a substantial amount after the Round I first.” Compul-sories and Kür were completed on Devon Maitozo, former World Cham- Saturday. But it was a brief time as leader pion stepped into the first place slot after when he came up with a dismount that Round II with a stunning Kür. Brent and didn’t work and injured his ankle. He man- Blake Dahlgren, coached by Maitozo, aged to longe for his team mate but then placed second and third. had to retire. His comment after the fall was, In the women’s competition, Mari “I just wish everyone could have seen my Inouye again won the blue ribbon with her Ginny Kaufmann of Mt. Eden on Gucci

Devon Maitozo of FACE won the Men’s division on Classic Song.

Consistency makes a champion. Note the amazing uniformity of line and placement in these pictures of Devon Maitozo’s Round I and Round II Kürs.

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Left to right: Clerk Judy Toothacre from Lake Elizabeth California; Chief Judge Adrienne Stang (FEI O) from Saratoga, California; Timer Judy Baloghy from Bainbridge Island, Washington.

Garrod Farms Drill Team carried the colors at the opening and closing ceremonies

Judge Monika Ericksson (FEI O) from Sweden

The Organizing Committee thanks generous members of the Saratoga and greater Silicon Valley business community. for their sponsorships. Judge Suzanne Detol (FEI I) from Cornelius, Oregon

The sponsors were extremely happy with the attendance and support this event garnered. At the closing ceremony a dona- tion of more than $7000 was presented to Via Rehabilitation Services for rebuilding structures at Camp Costanoan, a facility for summer camps and respite care for fami- lies with disabled children and adults. Thanks to the generosity of Dreyers Grand Ice Cream of Oakland, California, all the competitors enjoyed an ice cream treat after the final awards ceremony on Sunday. Participants took home event tee Michelle Cunningham of Sundance North on shirts, programs, horse cookies from Skye Killarney DEN. Vaulters of Canada, stall plaques, gift pack- ages of California dried fruit, all in a huge Blake tote bag with the event logo. Dahlgren of Erik Martonovich and Alethea FACE on Shelton perform their dynamic Shakespeare Pas de Deux Kür I on Doc.

Alisa Schmidt of Canada on Black Brent Dahlgren of FACE on Pacific Coast’s Point’s Van Dyke Gumby

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Jeannette Dreger of Germany on Coast Line’s Caneel Jutte Poulsen of Denmark on Mt. Eden’s Alexis Garrod of Mt. Eden steps high on Faronia Gucci.

Stephanie Fuurlinger of Austria on Mt. Eden’s Diplomat Jackie Bors of Woodside on Beau Dazzle

Colin Schmidt of Canada on Black Point’s Gumby

Linda Maria Moritz of Austria on Mt. Craig Lucas of Australia on FACE’s Marianne Tovborg Hansen of Denmark on Eden’s Diplomat Marshall Mt. Eden’s Faronia

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Adrian Matsumoto of FACE on Mt. Eden’s Loreander

Marina Geisler of Germany on Coast Line’s Lascar Kenny Geisler of Diamond Bar soars over Goliath.

Shannon Poer of FACE on Classic Song

Jill Main of Woodside on Diamond Bar’s Golaith

Julie Keville of Tambourine on Tank

Emilee Hoffmann of Douglas Mountain on Daniel Kaiser of Germany on Coast Line’s Melanie Luschvnski of Sky Vaulters, Canada Jax. Sometimes it’s all about attitude. Lascar on Sky’s Sillhouette

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Peter Schipp of Australia on FACE’s Marshall

Megan Towsey of Diamond Bar on Goliath

Leslie Hamar of Showtime on Falcon. Leslie celebrates the Nicole Czyzewski of sport of vaulting in every move. Golden Gate on Doc Thanks to Dryer’s Grand Ice Cream of Oakland, California Melissa Williams of Coast Line on for their support of CVI* Lascar Saratoga and Region II Championships.

At the closing ceremony Garrod cousins Sarah Baldwin (left) and Katrina Cooper (right) released butterflies to commemorate the The Organizing Committee of beauty of the sport and the CVI* Saratoga thanks the friendships created. following AVA members for their generous donation of time and expertise: Judy Baloghy, Carol Beutler, Carole Dwinell, Joanna Hall, Eric Jewett, Cindy Paul, Bill Brown, Nancy Stevens Brown, Judy Toothacher, and many, many more. The entire Cooper/Garrod Family worked to make this event a success, especially Jan, Emma, Chrissy, Jane, Vince, Doris, George, Vicki, Sophia, Katrina, and Sarah.

Romany Pinto of Sky Vaulters, Canada on Sky’s Sillhouette

Awards Ceremony

Vaulting World 10 August 2001 Selection Procedures

Selection Procedures for the One of the aforementioned three scores may A team list of up to nine members must 2002 World Vaulting be earned at a CVI. If a CVI score is used, be submitted on a Team Member Declara- only a full round score (compulsory and tion form, with a copy of the score sheet Championships, Jerez, Spain Kür) may be used: either the average of the attached, to the AHSA Vaulting Commit- The AHSA Vaulting Committee, ap- double full rounds, or if the second round tee Liaison, postmarked within ten days of pointed by the AHSA President in accor- consists solely of a Kür, then the score of each competition. In the event this form is dance with the AHSA Constitution, will the first full round will be used. The CVI not submitted within the required time oversee the selection process subject at all score must be earned within the same des- frame, the score will not be counted. The times to oversight and supervision by the ignated time period as set forth above. The team members must all be qualified by age AHSA, as National Governing Body for the AHSA Vaulting Championships score from according to FEI rules at the time the se- sport, to assure that final determination and 2001 may also be used as one of the three lection process begins and at the time of selection are carried out according to the scores. The top three scores will be aver- the Championships. Each team will be al- approved procedures. aged to obtain a final score. In the case of a lowed a maximum of three substitutions APPLICATION: Vaulters wishing to be tie, the individual with the highest single throughout the entire selection period. considered for the 2002 World Champion- overall score from a single competition will These substitutes must be members of that ships must complete an application and re- participate. If a tie still remains, the indi- declared club or clubs as of the first day of turn it to the AHSA Vaulting Committee vidual with the highest second overall score the first competition. In order to be eli- Liaison, 4047 Iron Works Parkway, Lex- from a single competition will participate. gible as a substitute for a competition, a ington, KY 40511, postmarked no later than Each vaulter is required to submit an vaulter must be entered in that specific January 15, 2002. For applications and in- Individual Declaration form, with a copy competition. At the date of the definite entry, if the formation, contact the AHSA Vaulting of the score sheet attached, to the AHSA Championship permits twelve members to Committee Liaison at the above address or Vaulting Committee Liaison, postmarked within 10 days of each competition. In the be entered, three additional vaulters, pro- by phone at 859-258-2472. event this form is not submitted within re- vided they meet the above requirements for QUALIFICATION: In order to have the quired time frame,score will not be counted. substitutes, may be added at the discretion application accepted, vaulters must meet the 2. Team Competition: Selection will be of the team coach. Under extraordinary cir- following criteria: made based upon the average of the team’s cumstances, the team coach may request a 1.U.S. Citizen or compliance with FEI top three scores of at least 7.0 or greater. waiver to this requirement. An alternate Article 123.1 at time of selection. All scores must be obtained during the des- team will not be named. 2.Current member in good standing of ignated qualifying period from Jan. 15, 3. After June 9, 2002 (or 75 days be- the AHSA. 2002 to June 9, 2002 (or 75 days before the fore the start of the vaulting portion of the 3.Eligible to compete according to FEI start of the vaulting portion of the World World Championships in the event the date rules. Championships in the event the date of the of the Championships is changed), the in- 4.Before an application is accepted, the Championships is changed). At least two dividuals and team will be selected by the individual vaulter and/or team coach must of these scores must be received from des- AHSA Vaulting Committee based upon certify that he or she has read the AHSA ignated AHSA Selection Trials. The third scores as specified above, subject to review procedures for selection and the AHSA score may be obtained at any AHSA Vault- by the AHSA to assure that final determi- Code of Conduct, understands those pro- ing competition or CVI held during the nation and selection are carried out accord- cedures, and agrees to be bound by them. qualifying period. The Designated Selec- ing to the approved procedures. In the case of individual vaulters who are tion Trial Competitions will be AHSA 4. Vaulters including alternates will be under the age of 18, a parent or guardian Vaulting Competitions with the location, responsible for travel expenses and costs must also sign the consent form. organizing committees and dates to be an- of participation at the events for themselves, 5.Applicant for individual competition nounced by the AHSA Vaulting Commit- groom, longeur and horses. The AHSA will must hold an AVA Silver or Gold medal. tee by Sept. 1, 2001. If a CVI score is used, not locate horses for participation. only a full round score (compulsory and 5. An application fee of $75 per indi- SELECTION PROCEDURE: Kür) may be used: either the average of the vidual and $400 per team must be included 1. Individual Competition: Three males double full rounds, or if the second round with the application. Checks should be plus one alternate and three females plus consists solely of a Kür, then the score of made payable to the AHSA. Please note one alternate will be selected based upon the first full round will be used. The team’s “World Championships Application fees” an individual’s top three scores of at least top three scores will be averaged to obtain on check. Applications received without 7.0 or greater earned by the candidate at a final score. The team with the highest fi- the correct fee will be returned. This fee AHSA Recognized Competitions (Silver or nal score will be selected to participate. In will be used to assist with the costs associ- Gold Individual events) within the desig- the case of a tie, the team with the highest ated with sending competitors to the World nated qualifying period from January 15, single overall score from a single competi- Championships, to include administrative 2002 to June 9, 2002 (or 75 days before the tion will participate. If a tie still remains, costs, uniforms, Chef D’Equipe expenses, start of the vaulting portion of the World the team with the highest second overall etc. Championships in the event the date of the score from a single competition will par- Approved by Executive Committee: March Championships is changed). Exceptions: ticipate. 26th, 2001

Vaulting World 11 August 2001 2002 World Equestrian Games From the Official WEG Site: The next World Equestrian Games will The people of Jerez enthusiastically www.jerez2002weg.com/jerez2002weg/ be held in Spain in September 2001. Jerez offer their support to the event, which (WOW!graphics but not much de la Frontera, a modern city in Southern makes it easy to predict that the Games in information yet) Andalucia has great experience hosting Spain will not only be the first and greatest In 1990 the International Equestrian large sporting events. Jerez has a perfect equestrian event of the 21st Century, but Federation managed to bring together for climate, is well connected with the rest of will also be a popular festival where local the first time at the same sporting event held Spain by road, rail or air and has a historic culture and hospitality will abound. in Stockholm (Sweden) the World Cham- affinity with the horse. pions in each of the most important eques- trian disciplines at that time: showjumping, From www.geocities.com/weg2002 dressage, carriage driving, three-day (Good commercial information with some caustic comments in their “information for eventing, vaulting and endurance. These participants”) were to be the first World Equestrian Games PRELIMINARY (not official) SCHEDULE and proved to be a sporting event of great September prestige — a total success with regard to 10 OPENING CEREMONY - BIENVENIDO PARTY organization, attendance, interest and 11 DRESSAGE Team and Individual Qualifying 10:00 - 13:30 world-wide response. Team and Individual Qualifying 14:30 - 18:00 Four years later in 1994, the Hague VAULTING 1st. Obligatory Qualifying Men 09:00 - 11:30 (Holland) played host to the second edition 1st. Obligatory Qualifying Ladies 12:00 - 15:00 of the Games. The third took place in Rome 1st. Obligatory Qualifying Teams 16:00 - 20:00 in October of 1998 and the next will be held 12 DRESSAGE Individual Competition 10:00 - 13:30 in Spain, in September 2001 hosted by GRAN PRIX 14:20 - 18:00 Jerez. CCE Dressage 09:00 - 13:00 The organisation of these six different Dressage 14:00 - 18:00 disciplines brings together in the same place VAULTING 1st. Obligatory Qualifying Kür Men 09:00 - 11:30 almost 1,000 horses and horsemen from at 1st. Obligatory Qualifying Kür Ladies 12:00 - 15:00 least 50 different countries. The various 1st. Obligatory Qualifying Kür Teams 16:00 - 20:00 events are highly competitive and of great 13 DRESSAGE Final Individual Freestyle 13:00 - 18:00 visual impact. The World Equestrian Games VAULTING Final Obligatory 12 Best Men 09:30 - 10:30 have already won their place on the calen- Final Obligatory 12 Best Ladies 11:00 - 12:00 dar of great international sporting events Final Obligatory 12 Best Teams 13:00 - 16:30 and are broadcast on television to over a CCE Dressage 09:00 - 13:00 billion viewers. Dressage 14:00 - 18:00 14 VAULTING Final Kür 12 Best Men 10:00 - 11:00 Final Kür 12 Best Ladies 11:30 - 12:30 Pegasus Vaulting Supply Final Kür 12 Best Teams 16:00 - 20:00 2643 Old San Jose Road CCE Cross Country 08:00 - 18:00 Soquel, CA 95073 15 DRESSAGE Final Individual Freestyle 11:00 - 14:00 Phone/fax: (831) 464-7502 CCE Jumping 17:00 - 20:00 www.pegasusvaultingsupply.com 16 RSD Resistance 160 Kms 07:00 - 24:00 17 STYLE First Contact 06:00 - 19:00 For all your equipment needs! 18 STYLE First Contact 15:00 - 19:00 CARRIAGES Dressage 10:00 - 12:30 Surcingles ‹› Pads ‹› Bridles Dressage 13:30 - 16:00 Whips Vaulting Shoes 19 JUMPING Nations’ Cup (2 Rounds) STYLE Final Teams 11:00 - 14:30 ‹› CARRIAGES Dressage 10:00 - 12:30 HAVE A HORSE? Dressage 13:30 - 16:00 20 CARRIAGES Marathon 09:00 - 18:00 CREATE A FUN SUMMER 21 JUMPING Final 20 Best STYLE 20 Best Classified 17:00 - 19:30 CAMP ACTIVITY! CARRIAGES Obstacles 09:00 - 14:00 Instructor training for vaulting, 22 JUMPING Final with Interchange of Horses STYLE Final 17:00 - 18:00 the art of gymnastics on the back CLOSING CEREMONY - ADIOS of a moving horse, available at your stable by appointment. Estimated Horses Dressage - 80, Vaulting - 60, CCE - 120, RAID - 120, Jumping - 125, Carraiges - 250

Vaulting World 12 August 2001 Out of the Box New AHSA TD

Nancy Stevens-Brown mal is really looking at something, the en- Suzanne Detol For more than three decades vaulting tire body is pulled by the look. It is with AVA member Patty Littmann has com- has expanded its scope, personality, and this tension that the animal is the most pho- pleted the AHSA Technical Delegate Pro- degree of difficulty. Expression, motive, togenic. gram and is now licensed as a TD for Dres- mood and musical choice today plays im- Human Nature - Vaulters using focus sage. What does this mean to the AVA? It portant roles in the impact of Kür routines. points will also have their entire position means that there is now someone familiar Some teams and individuals have done affected positively. Body language and the with our sport and aware of its particular more than others to redefine what we see. eyes are universally understood and appre- rules who is available to fill the position of Simultaneously judges and technical ex- ciated. If the vaulter focuses on using the Steward and/or Technical Delegate at perts have worked hard to create a system eyes they will move out of the box. This AHSA Recognized Competitions. that permits the best possible way to assess single detail makes the performance be- As you know, the AHSA requires that the outcome. Despite these strides we still come exceptional rather than merely suc- a Steward/TD be hired for each AHSA Rec- find that few people are attracted to watch cessful, helping to guarantee that even when ognized Competition. It is recommended what is undeniably an amazing spectacle. the audience does not know the technical by the AHSA that Competition Manage- If vaulting is to reach its fullest potential as aspects of good vaulting they will still be ment attempt to hire a Steward/TD who is a spectator sport, we must offer actions that moved by what they see. familiar with the individual sport. Since go beyond technique and timing and create vaulting does not have its own TD program, emotional impact. Eyes can speak, and eyes can understand. any licensed Steward/TD may fill this po- George Champion (1595) Mass Appeal - To do this we must persuade sition. AHSA Stewards and Technical Del- vaulters to think out of the box! Accom- Point A to Point B, Point See! - Many egates have expressed their frustration with plishing this requires that we first analyze performers merely try to get from the be- being hired for vaulting competitions, when what the box is, and then reset our own lim- ginning of the Kür to the end without a they do not feel they have enough informa- its and expectations. If you are looking at break in flow. Yet, when vaulters use focus tion about our sport. Ms. Littmann brings vaulters and merely watching for details and eye contact along with a strong feel for that knowledge to the position. such as strength, form, balance, and stretch, the music, these elements automatically Patty Littmann began riding at the age you are overlooking that key element that heighten the strength of each position. of five. She studied dressage under vari- allows performances to rise to the next level When you see a lion sharply looking for ous instructors on the East Coast and West Coast of the United States and also in — eye contact! Vaulters must take a page prey, the tension of this motionless beast speaks volumes to you. It is the focus of Canada. She was a competitive event rider from nature and use eye contact to elevate the lion that gives it this action without for eight years, and was on the long list for their appeal. movement, as the eyes alone animate the the 1980 Olympics in dressage. She has Heads Up! - Watch a horse standing in a animal. Vaulters can employ this very ‘look’ been training/teaching dressage and field. When it raises its head to look at to make static exercises ‘pop’ out to the eventing for 30 years. In 1992, she opened something, a new control instantly occurs. audience. To encourage vaulters to think out her own facility, Barronsgate, in Agoura, The horse has expanded its own world be- of the box, coaches must continually ask California, and started a vaulting club, un- yond the grass at its feet to the distance and for them to engage their eyes and truly look der the coaching of Sabine Theurer. In takes itself ‘out of the box’ in the process. at objects or people. This striking element 1995, Ms. Littmann began running vault- Although the horse is standing still, this immediately raises personality in every rou- ing competitions in Region I. Between the purposeful shift of focus immediately tine. Vaulters, like my squirrel, are all sub- years of 1995 and 2000, she hosted six makes it’s posture become more exciting ject to using many of the same moves yet AHSA vaulting competitions at Barrons- and dynamic. make the positions and transitions their own gate, ran five Region I Championships, and Vaulting Within - Focus and eye contact through this extension of focus. one additional competition at DG Bar — do more than any single thing to take an Balance is a Bonus! - Use of the eyes in all AHSA recognized. She was the Chair- adequate solid performance to innovative transitions also helps to keep interest in the man for AHSA/AVA Nationals 2000. intensity. When we see a vaulter extend move even while the body is merely going In September of 1999, Ms. Littmann their mental and physical focus outward, from place to place. The eyes aid in bal- entered the dressage TD program so that the entire routine takes on a special quality ance and help to insure that the head is truly she would be able to incorporate it into and verve. While judges and audience a part of the line and drama of that position vaulting. She states that she had been ap- members look on, the vaulters must look and not merely being carried square upon proached over the years by several mem- back! Without fully focusing on the crowd the vaulters’ shoulders. bers of the AHSA with concerns about cre- and beyond, Kürs at best remain one-di- You must develop a ‘critical eye’ to see, ating a vaulting TD program. It was felt mensional. This is a difficult aspect to add encourage, and reinforce this attention grab- that having TDs that are knowledgeable while performing, yet it has a profound ef- bing element. When you begin to look for about our sport would better serve the AVA fect on the total look. the eyes and expression, and insist that and its membership. Ms. Littmann is cur- Wild About Eyes! - In photographing wild vaulters not just be content to get from place rently the only licensed AHSA TD who has creatures I always watch the eyes, for they to place, you will help them to achieve a a background in vaulting. Congratulations, will tell me more than any other aspect of memorable and unique Kür that will pop Patty, and thank you for your efforts on the animal’s body language. When an ani- out of the box. behalf of all of us.

Vaulting World 13 August 2001 Vaulting Young Editorial

Julie Beutler on the compulsories, being ‘tight’ and Carole Dwinell In the fall of 1992 after 10 years in the ‘pointing toes’. We have incorporated gym- Every once in a sport, I had become really burnt out on nastics, learning to move with the music while something really vaulting and decided to quit for a while. (something that took me a long time to feel clicks and for me, Paul comfortable doing), and the compulsories. After a few months I realized that I missed Caskey’s venture into The most important thing that we do is to coaching. I thought about how much fun I group e-mail is starting have fun while learning all the important used to have at practice with my trot kids to do a really good turn. aspects of the sport. and the tiny tots. I wanted to spend my With the upcoming meeting, we got the Working with the tiny tots has given time enjoying vaulting like I used to when agenda, some actual reports, suggestions for I was younger. I enrolled in early child- me so much joy. I love to see their faces rule changes or thoughts on rules and it hood education classes and was spending a when they do something new — I guess went out to everyone on the list, comments lot of time with little kids. I started to think that is the joy in teaching anything. I re- were shared and there is a real feeling of about the best aspects of vaulting. How ally love our ability to work as a team and would I could create a program where chil- not have to be competitive. The kids have knowing some of what is going on. Sure, dren could benefit from the sport as I had learned to recognize improvements and ac- it’s been a bit cumbersome as most new growing up? I formed two main goals for complishments in themselves as well as things are but when Nancy Stevens-Brown my program; first ñ encourage team work others in the group, and I think that is what sent her agenda for the Board Meeting at among children and second- promote the we should emphasized. Nationals, there was an immediate connec- development of a good self image and high When my mom and I planned our first tion. What a great way for ideas to get self-esteem. tiny-tot fest, I decided to order the ribbons around! What we need now is a way for My favorite parts of the sport were without placing values on them. I had re- things to get out — calendar schedules for working with team mates, the self esteem alized over the years that blue meant noth- deadlines, perhaps PDF forms for joining it builds, and the variety of exercises it uses. ing to a four year old who had their heart — going to the right people at the right time. I decided that I could put these things to- set on pink. I wanted to encourage the kids Our website is serving much the same gether and create a club for tiny-tots. I to continue to think that winning meant service with information for those new to wanted to help children learn to love the doing your best. So, if you come to a Kings vaulting. Being able to download a print- sport as I had. I created a program that al- Mountain Fest you can pick the color rib- able PDF entry form, membership informa- lowed me to teach not only vaulting but bon you want, because everyone is a win- tion, brochures, publications list, whatever dance, gymnastics, movement, and horse ner. We have continued this traditions even is another big step forward. as our club has grown and we have older care as well. There were some comments after the vaulters. I realized that vaulting is so much I used my knowledge of child devel- Region II Championships about the way more than the scores we get. It is the time opment to develop a routine that would awards are presented, the way clubs present we spend with our family and friends. It is encourage children to love the sport and feel themselves for awards and perhaps this better about themselves. The ìroutineî is the good habits we form from regular prac- could be another subject for discussion on one of the most important places to start tice that carry over into other parts of our the Caskey Connection. How many of us when working with younger children. A lives. It is one sport where we really have are active in other sports that have more typical tiny-tot practice begins with warm- to work as a team and learn to value the ing up our muscles. I found a great tape at talents of others as we all grow together and formal (or less) ways of distributing rib- a school supply store that had warm up ac- support one another. There is no better time bons? I just watched the Tour de France on tivities that encourage motor development to start learning this than when we are television and every award ceremony was and are the beginnings of gymnastics young. good for media photographs. moves. The kids love the animal walks and We are a growing sport. There were it is great to get them moving. Next we John and Lynne Owen are pleased to well over 200 vaulters at the Region II stretch — a typical routine I had learned announce the arrival of their son, Championships, more than that for Nation- early on. After stretching its music time. Clifford als in South Hadley, Massachusetts. We Music is such an integral part of the sport, John. really have to present our winners in a way we spend time dancing to different musi- that the sport can get photos in the papers cal pieces and making up arm movements. Born and magazines, on Television and the Web. March 16, I teach them some ballet moves, we waltz, 2001. That can’t happen unless the awards cer- and the kids laugh a lot. emonies themselves become photogenic. Then it is vaulting time. I teach the What do YOU think? Would this be a thing kids how to jump off and roll. The Pony that could be posted to the Caskey Connec- Cuddle Me Barrel is great for this at this young age. In tion on Yahoo.com. avaboard@yahoo the end the kids know how to fall safely. Laugh and Cry with me Grow and Learn with me groups.com and avamembers@yahoo We play games to see who can be the tight- groups.com. est or have the most pointed toes. Vaulters Walk Barefoot with me and Always This is a real-time adventure in com- at this age need to feel what ‘tight’ is and munication and it could be a positive force what ‘pointed toes’ feel like. Then we work Dream with me. Photo (and baby): Nelson & Owen for getting things done. Let’s use it.

Vaulting World 14 August 2001 Garrod’s Spring Classic and May Fest

15 Allison Grippenstraw, Coast Line 5.959 16 Lauren Crafford, Mt. Eden 5.950 17 Jordan Hansen, Tamb. 5.909 18 Olivia Swan, Mt. Eden 5.655 19 Julia Lee, Tambourine 5.566 20 Allegra Swan, Mt. eden 5.454 21 Chelsea Connolly, Sun No 3.341 22 Kim Deaver, Woodside 2.779 Silver Round II - Women 1 Michelle Cunningham, Sundance North 6.955 2 Alexis Garrod, Mt. Eden 6.880 3 Karensa Douglas, Wdside 6.739 4 Florence Rubinger, Tamb. 6.645 5 Megan Logan, Coast Line 6.605 6 Becky Hall, Mt. Eden 6.595 7 Katie Richie, Coast Line 6.519 8 Maree Thurston, Wdside 6.444 9 Briana Olsen, Woodside 6.337 10 Emily Gleason, No. Wind 6.251 11 Rachel Torres, FACE 5.858 12 Gaby Glucksman, FACE 5.523 Silver Overall - Women 1 Michelle Cunningham, Sundance North 6.942 3 Karensa Douglas, Wdside 6.810 2 Alexis Garrod, Mt. Eden 6.752 5 Megan Logan, Coast Line 6.647 6 Becky Hall, Mt. Eden 6.537 4 Florence Rubinger, Tamb. 6.497 10 Emily Gleason, No.h Wind 6.479 7 Katie Richie, Coast Line 6.432 8 Maree Thurston, Wdside 6.368 9 Briana Olsen, Woodside 6.324 11 Rachel Torres, FACE 6.047 12 Gaby Glucksman, FACE 5.918 Silver Round I - Men 1 Adrian Matsumoto, FACE 6.945 2 Chris littman, FACE 6.719 3 Ross Douglas, Woodside 6.130 Tambourine’s A Team competed on Maude. 4 Steven Berling, Pnto Rnch 5.295 Silver Round II - Men Garrod’s May Fest 1 Adrian Matsumoto, FACE 6.856 AVA Recognized 2 Chris littman, FACE 6.555 All Garrod’s May 20, 2001 3 Ross Douglas, Woodside 6.208 4 Steven Berling, Pnto Rnch 5.723 Fests photos by Saratoga, California Silver Overall - Men Judges: 1 Adrian Matsumoto, FACE 6.891 Eric Jewett Adrienne Stang (FEI O), FACE’s A team won on Vancouver. 2 Chris littman, FACE 6.637 except as noted. Craig Coburn (AVA R), 3 Ross Douglas, Woodside 6.169 Emma Drinker (AVA r), Garrod’s Spring Classic 3 Samantha Smith, Pac Cst 7.893 4 Steven Berling, Pnto Rnch 5.509 John Alogni (AVA AHSA/AVA Recognized 4 Melissa Williams, Cst Line 7.283 Apprentice Judge), May 19, 2001 5 Jessica Ballenger, Mt. Edn 7.213 6 Shannon Poer, FACE 7.179 Melissa Williams of Coast Line flips high above Krystal Solorzano (Gold Saratoga, California 7 Shoshonna Pomerantz, Lascar. Medalist). Judges: North Wind 6.833 Participating Clubs: Coast Line, Adrienne Stang (FEI O), 8 Jandé Kyes, Mt. Eden 3.525 Evergreen, Kings Mountain, Craig Coburn (AVA R) Gold Overall - Women Morning Star, Mt. Eden, Pacific Participating Clubs: Coast Line, 1 Mari Inoye, Sundance No 8.518 Coast, Panaché, Pegasus, FACE, Mt. Eden, North Wind, Pinto 2 Samantha Smith, Pac. Cst 7.981 Showtime, Starlite, Sundance North Ranch, Sundance North, 3 Megan Benjamin, Mt. Edn 7.810 Tambourine, Valley View, Woodside Tambourine, Woodside. 4 Melissa Williams, Cst Line 7.371 Team Events Team Events 5 Jessica Ballenger, Mt. Edn 7.359 B Team Compulsories A Team Compulsories 6 Shoshonna Pomerantz, 1 Mt Eden Sun Team 6.600 North Wind 7.093 1 Sundance North 6.557 2 Sundance North 5.880 7 Shannon Poer, FACE 7.087 B Team Kur 2 Coast Line 6.431 8 Jandé Kyes, Mt. Eden 5.454 1 Mt Eden 6.600 3F.A.C.E. 6.340 Gold Round I - Men 4Tambourine 5.678 2 Sundance North 6.120 A Team Kür 1 Brent Dahlgren, FACE 7.814 B Team Overall 2 Blake Dahlgren, FACE 7.768 1 Mt Eden 6.600 1 Sundance North 8.020 Gold Round II - Men 2F.A.C.E. 7.160 2 Sundance North 6.000 1 Brent Dahlgren, FACE 8.030 3Tambourine 6.050 C Team Compulsories 2 Blake Dahlgren, FACE 7.442 A Team Kür 1 Sundance North 5.578 Gold Overall - Men 1 Sundance North 7.289 2 Panache 5.472 1 Brent Dahlgren, FACE 7.922 2F.A.C.E. 6.750 3 Pacific Coast 5.250 2 Blake Dahlgren, FACE 7.605 3Tambourine 5.864 4 Mt Eden Blazers 5.245 Individual Events Silver Round I - Women C Team Kur 1 Michelle Cunningham, 1 Sundance North 5.578 Gold Round I - Women Sundance North 6.928 1 Mari Inoye, Sundance No 8.405 2 Mt Eden Blazers 5.245 2 Karensa Douglas, Wdside 6.880 C Team Overall 2 Samantha Smith, Pac Cst 8.069 3 Emily Gleason, NorthWind 6.707 1 Sundance North 5.849 3 Megan Benjamin, Mt. Edn 7.692 4 Megan Logan, Coast Line 6.688 2 Mt Eden Blazers 5.453 4 Julie Keville, Tambourine 7.517 5 Alexis Garrod, Mt. Eden 6.624 5 Jessica Ballenger, Mt. Edn 7.505 6 Becky Hall, Mt. Eden 6.479 Novice Canter Team Comp. 6 Melissa Williams, Cst Line 7.458 7 Florence Rubinger, Tamb 6.349 1Tambourine 4.953 7 Jandé Kyes, Mt. Eden 7.383 8 Katie richie, Coast Line 6.345 Trot Team Compulsories 8 Shoshonna Pomerantz, 9 Whitney Hansen, Tamb 6.329 1Woodside 5.156 North Wind 7.352 10 Gaby Glucksman, FACE 6.313 FSO Panache 9 Shannon Poer, FACE 6.995 11 Briana Olsen, Woodside 6.310 Trot Team Kur 10 Ginny Kaufmann, Mt. Edn 3.601 12 Maree Thurston, Woodside6.291 1Woodside 5.680 Gold Round II - Women 13 Rachel Torres, FACE 6.236 FSO Panache 1 Mari Inoye, Sundance No 8.630 14 Stephanie Freedman, Trot Team Overall 2 Megan Benjamin, Mt. Edn 7.928 Mt. Eden 6.163 1Woodside 5.418

Vaulting World 15 August 2001 Garrod’s May Fest

Trot Kür - Men 2 Leslie Burger/Destiny Pelham, 1 Cody Mahoney, Panaché 3.875 Tambourine 7.167 2 Calvin Maynor, Panaché 3.550 3 Elizabeth Naumann/Megan Trot Comp. to Right Lanfri, Mt. Eden 7.100 1 Marquise Johnson, Vly Vw5.513 Trot Doubles 2 Leslie Crawford, Pegasus 4.125 1 Erin Edmunson/Mandy Berg, Pegasus 7.367 Nov. Trot Comp.-Women (24) 2 Molly Joe Pearson/Katherine 1 Steffi Schade, Mt. Eden 5.713 Wick, Woodside 7.067 2 Morghan Gill, Tambourine 5.650 3Sara Frrazer/Leslie Crawford, 3 Elizabeth Lindahl, Tamb. 5.200 Pegasus 5.767 Novice Trot Comp. - Men Novice Trot Doubles (6) 1 Patrick Stevens, Tamb .4.913 1 Kayla Palmer/Cassidy Palmer, Tiny Tots Compulsories (6) Kings Mountain 6.933 1 Kimberly Palmer, Kgs Mtn 4.538 2 Elizabeth Lindahl/Lindsey 2 Nicole Roberts, Mng Star 4.213 Neurerburg, Tambourine 6.767 3 Lauren Hyuer, Woodside 4.200 3 Hailey Winnen/Chrissy Kemling, 2-Phase Events Kings Mountain 6.767 2-phase Adv.Team Comp. Familiy Doubles 1 Evergreen 5.572 1 Carol McIntyre/Sylvia Ridpath, Pegasus 7.733 2 Phase Adv. Team Brl Kur 2 Margot Guis/Zoe West, 1 Evergreen 7.833 Woodside 6.933 2 Phase Adv. Team Overall 3 John Wick/Katherine Wick, 1 Evergreen 6.702 Woodside 6.887 2-Phase Prel. Team Brl Kür Brnz Barrel Kür - Women (12) 1 Evergreen 6.500 1Tammy Smith, Pac Coast 8.567 2-Phase Trot Team Comp. 2 Kelly Germany, Evergreen 8.267 1 Pegasus 5.109 3 Brittany Fair, Pacific Coast 7.567 2-Phase Trot Team Brl Kür Bronze Barrel Kür - Men 1 Pegasus 8.267 1 Roger Warren, Starlite 8.400 Barrel Events Nov. Ctr Br Kür - Women (18) Novice Canter Team Kür 1 Ashley Miller, Mt. Eden 7.400 1Tambourine 6.933 2 Megan Lanfri, Mt. Eden 7.233 Novice Trot Team Kür 3 Destiny Pelham, Tamb. 7.133 1 Kings Mountain 6.033 Novice Canter Brl Kür - Men 2 Mt. Eden 5.966 1 Ian Manza, Evergreen 5.433 Trot Barrel Triples Trot Barrel Kür (12) 1 S.Frazer/E.Edmunson/ 1 Sylvia Ridpath, Pegasus 7.800 L.Crawford, Pegasus 7.233 2 Mandy Berg, Pegasus 7.333 2 J.Bley/L.Papp/N.Roberts, 3 Meghan Hamilton, Panaché7.267 Melissa Hamar of Showtime seems to Morning Star 5.267 Nov. Trot Brl Kür-Women (26) Advanced Doubles 1 Steffi Schade, Mt. Eden 6.500 float above Falcon. 1 Ginny Kaufmann/Stephanie 2 Cassidy Palmer, Kings Mtn 6.333 Freedman, Mt. Eden 7.800 3 Lindsey Neurerburg, Preliminary Doubles Tambourine 6.067 The Pegasus 2-phase Trot Team 1 Kristina Tarango/Roger Warren, Novice Trot Barrel Kür - Men performed at Garrods Fest. Starlite 7.500 1 Patrick Stevens, Tamb. 6.333 Photo: Rosie Brown 2 Carolyn Conner/Shari Tiny Tots Barrel Kür (4) Smith-Mead, Tambourine 7.100 1 Lauren Hyuer, Woodside 4.700 Novice Trot Team Comp. 2 Sabrina Griswold, Evergrn 7.640 2 Sophia Fisher, Starlite 6.540 Novice Canter Doubles (6) 2 Jackie Bley, Morning Star 4.633 1 Morning Star 4.530 3 Shauna Zelinski, Pac Cst 7.440 3 Samantha Morisoli, SunNo 6.525 1 Alyssa Woodman/Kenna 3 Kimberly Palmer, 2 Kings Mountain 4.398 4 Marina Olivieri, Cst Line 7.400 4 Sabrina Griswold, Evergrn 6.493 McKenzie, Mt. Eden 7.533 Kings Mountain 4.400 3 Mt Eden 4.120 5 Gillie Vickers, Tamb. 7.240 5 Marisa Hamar, Showtime 6.481 Team Kur at the Walk 6 Sophia Fisher, Starlite 7.220 6 Brittany Dutra, Mt. Eden 6.342 Mt. Eden’s Sun Team performed on Loreander. 7 Samantha Morisoli, Sun N 7.200 1 Panaché 5.472 7 Kenna McKenzie, Mt. Edn 6.308 8 Marlena Howard, Cst Line 7.160 8 Gillie Vickers, Tambourine 6.288 Pairs Event 9 Maria Oehlsen, Pac Coast 7.120 9 Kelly Germany, Evergreen 6.263 Trot Pairs 10 Brittany Fair, Pacific Coast 7.120 10 Rosie Ross, Coast Line 6.104 1 Kyla Plumlee/Ashley Newell, 11 Brittany Dutra, Mt. Eden 7.100 11 Marlena Howard, Cst Line 5.978 Panaché 4.917 12 Alexandra Williams,PacCst 7.040 12 Maria Oehlsen, Pac Cst 5.974 Individual Events 13 Tammy Smith, Pacific Cst 7.000 13 Haviland Hages, Pac Cst 5.923 14 Marisa Hamar, Showtime 6.980 14 Alexandra Williams,PacCst 5.883 Bronze Comp. RI - Women 15 Haviland Hages, Pac Cst 6.780 15 Tammy Smith, Pacific Cst 5.859 1 Marina Olivieri, Cst Line 6.638 16 Kelly Germany, Evergreen 6.700 2 Samantha Morisoli, SunN 6.475 Bronze Comp. RI - Men 17 Alyssa Long, Pacific Coast 6.580 1 Sean Keville, Tambourine 6.000 3 Rosie Ross, Coast Line 6.438 18 Elizabeth Horve, Pac Cst 6.540 2 Roger Warren, Starlite 5.288 4 Marisa Hamar, Showtime 6.363 19 Kristina Tarango, Starlite 6.480 5 Nikki Stoke, Panaché 6.275 20 Kenna McKenzie, Mt. Eden6.460 Bronze Kür - Men 6 Brittany Dutra, Mt. Eden 6.238 21 Rebecca Reed, Vly View 6.420 1 Sean Keville, Tambourine 6.520 7 Alyssa Woodman, Mt. Edn 6.163 22 Lauren Grosslight, Vly Vw 6.280 2 Roger Warren, Starlite 6.100 8 Kenna McKenzie, Mt. Edn 6.125 23 Valerie Phipps, Panaché 6.160 Bronze Comp. RII - Men 24 Sandiney Garcia, Sun N 5.920 9 Marlena Howard, Cst Line 6.025 1 Sean Keville, Tambourine 5.088 10 Haviland Hages, Pac Cst 6.013 25 Alyssa Woodman, Mt. Edn 5.900 2 Roger Warren, Starlite 5.063 11 Valerie Phipps, Panaché 5.975 26 Brittany Fagundez, Shwtm 5.640 12 Sandiney Garcia, Sun No 5.963 27 Carolyn Conner, Tamb. 5.580 Bronze Overall - Men 13 Sophia Fisher, Starlite 5.938 28 Cassandra Hicks, Evergrn 5.540 1 Sean Keville, Tambourine 5.869 14 Kelly Germany, Evergreen 5.925 29 Hannah Boyd, Mt. Eden 5.420 2 Roger Warren, Starlite 5.484 15 Kristina Tarango, Starlite 5.825 30 Monique Matar, Evergreen 5.000 Nov. Ctr Comp. - Women (18) 31 Shari Smith-Meade, Tamb 4.960 16 Gillie Vickers, Tambourine 5.775 1 Shannon Hoke, Tamb.6.150 32 Sierra Thompson, Sun. N 4.840 17 Cassandra Hicks, Evergrn 5.725 2 Erin Day, Tambourine 6.125 18 Brittany Fagundez,Shwtm 5.688 Bronze Comp. RII - Women 3 Michele Stevens, Tamb. 6.025 19 Lauren Grosslight, Vly Vw 5.625 1 Sophia Fisher, Starlite 6.463 20 Tammy Smith, Pac. Coast 5.613 2 Kenna McKenzie, Mt. Eden6.338 Nov. Canter Comp. - Men 21 Hannah Boyd, Mt. Eden 5.600 3 Sabrina Griswold, Evergrn 6.325 1 David Cameron, Panaché 5.688 22 Alexandra Williams,PacCst 5.600 4 Kelly Germany, Evergreen 6.163 2 Eric Garcia, Tambourine 5.538 23 Maria Oehlsen, Pacific Cst 5.588 5 Marina Olivieri, Cst Line 6.113 3 Ian Manza, Evergreen 4.000 24 Sabrina Griswold, Evergrn 5.513 6 Marisa Hamar, Showtime 6.100 Trot Comp. - Women (12) 25 Brittany Fair, Pacific Coast 5.188 7 Samantha Morisoli, Sun N 5.900 1 Marquise Johnson, Vly Vw 5.475 26 Monique Matar, Evergreen 5.138 8 Gillie Vickers, Tambourine 5.850 2 Sylvia Ridpath, Pegasus 5.350 27 Shauna Zelinski, Pac. Cst 5.088 9 Brittany Dutra, Mt. Eden 5.688 3 Ashley Newell, Panaché 5.225 28 Elizabeth Horve, Pac Cst 5.075 10 Maria Oehlsen, Pacific Cst 5.213 Trot Compulsories - Men 29 Shari Smith-Meade, Tamb 5.063 11 Alexandra Williams, PaCst 5.150 30 Carolyn Conner, Tamb 4.988 12 Haviland Hages, Pac. Cst 4.975 1 Cody Mahoney, Panaché 4.650 31 Alyssa Long, Pacific Coast 4.875 13 Tammy Smith, Pacific Cst 4.963 2 Calvin Maynor, Panaché 4.563 32 Rebecca Reed, Vly View 4.813 14 Marlena Howard, Cst Line 4.750 Trot Kür - Women (19) 33 Sierra Thompson, Sun No 4.788 15 Rosie Ross, Coast Line 4.075 1 Sara Frazer, Pegasus 6.100 Bronze Kür - Women Bronze Overall - Women 2 Marquise Johnson, Vly Vw 6.050 1 Rosie Ross, Coast Line 7.800 1 Marina Olivieri, Cst Line 6.717 3 Steffi Schade, Mt. Eden 5.875

Vaulting World 16 August 2001 Medal Tests - May - June 2001 Region IV Champs MAY 12, 2001 JUNE 17, 2001 Cherable Vaulters at Herdon, Virginia Covington, Georgia Judge: Emma Drinker (AVA r) Judge: Toni Amoroso (AVA r) Regionals Small Wonder PC Falconwood Tammy Honold Jessica Herring... Trot...... 5.416 Jesse Cooper ...... Bronze ...... 5.870 Eleanor Ginn ...... Novice ...... 5.066 Regionals were a great event for the Cherable MAY 13, 2001 Eleanor Ginn ...... Trot...... 5.266 Vaulters this year. The Douglas Mountain Vaulters Herdon, Virginia Jaries Hamm ...... Novice ...... 4.883 adopted us. We came up two days early to practice Judge: Emma Drinker (AVA r) Jaries Hamm ...... Trot...... 5.100 on Jax, their 17.1 wonderful warm blood. Our horse Balance Farm Cayla Hegwood . Novice ...... 4.766 at home is a 13 hand Haflinger, so this was a big Emily Flannagan Silver ...... 6.758 Cayla Hegwood . Trot...... 5.116 adjustment for our vaulters. Jax is used to being a Catoctin Jenni Jones ...... Bronze ...... 5.950 canter horse. He adjusted quite well to our three trot- Katie Haynie ...... Bronze Com . 6.280 Shenee Toledano Novice ...... 4.966 ters and one walker by the weekend. Emily and Great Falls Shenee Toledano Trot...... 5.016 Terri Hoffman of Douglas Mountain did a great job Elizabeth BrighamNovice ...... 5.066 Elizabeth Brigham Trot Right .. 5.430 making us feel right at home and part of the team. Jill Messenheimer Trot ...... 5.667 JUNE 24, 2001 Three of our vaulters passed their trot medal Hallie Parker ...... Novice ...... 4.883 Blacksburg, Virginia tests. Congratulations. They learned that medal tests Hallie Parker ...... Trot...... 5.133 Judge: Jen Williams (AVA r) are not easy. The Judge, Suzanne Detol, did a great Hallie Parker ...... Trot Right ..... 5.180 Mt. Tabor job trying to help the girls relax and not feel pres- Aileen Phalen..... Trot...... 5.233 Elise Beisecker .. Silver Com ... 7.133 sured. Her easy smile as well as good tips made our Taylor Price-O’Brien Trot ...... 5.350 girls realize that judges are nice people who are here MAY 14, 2001 Timothy Price-O’Brien Trot ..... 5.466 to help us learn as well as judge us. Soquel, California Judge: Lynne Owen (AVA R) Pegasus JUNE 24, 2001 Tristan Beech ..... Trot...... 5.216 Pomona, California Amanda Berg ..... Trot...... 5.416 Judge: Emma Drinker (AVA r) Leslie Crawford . Trot...... 5.000 The Pinto Ranch Erin Edmondson Trot...... 5.766 Kristen Anderson Trot...... 5.966 Sara Frazer ...... Trot Right ..... 5.583 Steven Bertling .. Bronze Com . 6.680 Sylvia Ridpath ... Trot...... 5.500 Steven Bertling .. Silver ...... 6.725 Natasha Roberts . Novice ...... 4.283 Lacey Behrens ... Bronze Com . 6.160 Joy Bollen ...... Trot...... 5.616 JUNE 1-2, 2001 Stephanie Christiansen Bronze . 5.280 Denver, Colorado Meg DesCombes Trot...... 5.133 Judge: Suzanne Detol (FEI I) Kaci Dudley ...... Bronze Com . 6.060 Cherable Paige Evans...... Trot...... 5.216 Judge Susan Detol presents a trot medal to Miranda Larissa LaShell .. Trot...... 5.083 Bethany Haas ..... Bronze Com . 6.470 LaShell as Elaine Honold watches. Photo: Courtesy Cherable Elaine Honold .... Trot...... 5.267 Jana Jarvis ...... Trot...... 5.200 Miranda LaShell Trot...... 4.883 Natalie Riddle .... Bronze ...... 5.620 On Friday afternoon a clinic was put on by AVA Golden Gate Robbie Taylor .... Bronze ...... 5.720 president Nancy Stevens-Brown. We all learned Hannah Feverstein Bronze Com 6.090 Kelly Williams ... Trot...... 5.433 more about movement and using our whole bodies. Rebekah Richardson Bronze .... 5.950 April Yuan ...... Trot...... 5.033 She also did a great job as announcer for the barrel Sarah RichardsonBronze Com . 6.250 Stephanie Yuan .. Trot...... 5.283 competition on Sunday morning. She definitely adds Mackenzie Simmons Bronze .... 5.680 a humorous flair to any competition. Whitney Simmons Bronze ...... 5.770 We were able to cheer on our sister club, Welsh Lisa Turner...... Bronze Com . 6.060 JUNE 30, 2001 Rabbits from Texas. It has been fun to watch them Citrus Heights, California JUNE 10, 2001 grow and develop as our team does the same. Hav- Judge: Toni Amoroso (AVA r) ing come such a long way, their vaulters did excel- Saratoga, California Nu Balance lent! The Golden Gate club should get extra kudos Judges: Adrienne Stang (FEI O), Sierre Anderson . Bronze ...... 5.480 Suzanne Detol (FEI I) Nicki Bergstrom Silver ...... 6.541 for putting on a well-run exciting and fun event. Mt. Eden Brianne Chapman Trot ...... 5.300 Everything ran like clockwork. The Night of the Jessica Ballenger Gold Com..... 8.314 Sara Cleary ...... Bronze Com . 6.270 Stars on Saturday night was great fun. Hannah Boyd ..... Bronze ...... 5.600 Jenny Cleary ...... Bronze ...... 5.510 It is always great to go to competitions and see Stephanie Freedman Silver ...... 6.933 Kayla Dalusong . Trot...... 5.050 the dedication of many volunteers. Marj the score Alexis Garrod .... Silver Com ... 7.233 Payge Galvan ..... Silver ...... 6.508 keeper is always laughing, even under pressure! Paul, Becky Hall ...... Silver Com ... 7.033 Stephanie Hutchinson Silver .... 6.516 our favorite emcee, was Johnny-on-the-spot as usual. Jande Kyes ...... Gold ...... 8.243 Sara Jones ...... Bronze ...... 5.500 I know there are many other volunteers that help Kenna McKenzie Bronze ...... 5.870 Elizabeth Martinico Silver Com 7.025 Elizabeth Nauman Bronze ...... 5.440 make these events happen. Thank you to all that Lisa Maxwell ..... Silver Com ... 7.083 worked so hard to make this year’s regional compe- Morgan Rogers .. Bronze ...... 5.610 Emily Reed ...... Silver Com ... 7.000 Alyssa Woodman Bronze ...... 5.97 tition a success.

Vaulting World 17 August 2001 Region IV Championships Region IV Scores! Roll Out the Barrel stars come out for the evening’s entertain- Outside the barrel arena classes were ment. The Westernaires presented the col- Nancy Stevens-Brown being ably judged by Alia Detol. We even ors in a rousing drill, after which the For me, any excuse to return to Colo- had time for some comedy when Greta Martonovich’s sister-in-law sang the na- rado is all I need to board a plane. This May Shryock posed as Emilee Hoffman. This tional anthem. Yossi and Noel did a mov- the reason was the Region IV Champion- Kür received the lowest score of the day ing pas de deux on their dressage horses ships held on June 1-3rd at the Jefferson going into the minus category, while all of acting out a Hebrew Poem. Then inter- County Fairgrounds in the shadow of the us, including Alia, were reduced to tears spersed among many vaulting acts, the snow-crowned Rockies. Jefferson County by laughing so hard. At the end, the real Westernaires thrilled the 300 plus crowd. boasts a wonderful all-volunteer riding club Emilee stood before the judge and the joke When I’m in Rome called the Westernaires. This youth oriented was complete. These two Gold Medalists’ The evening’s finale was a brilliant organization has over 100 riders who regu- Roman riding routine performed by Erik larly participate in showmanship, drill, cos- senses of humor was one of the many high- Martonovich and Alethea Shelton. By the sack, trick riding, color guard performances lights of a wonderful weekend. end Sue Detol and I just shook our heads at and more. the skill and talent that this attractive duo Western Air displayed. Among the myriad Westernaires I spot- All-Around Winners ted many vaulters, preparing for the next Round II Compulsories and Kürs two days of competition. Forty-four vault- proved more solid than Round I. Sunday ers from eight clubs and three states (New both Erik and I took time during the lunch Mexico, Texas and Colorado) came to this to give mini-clinics to the vaulters from out annual event. I originally planned on attend- of the state. These drew many observers so ing as a supporter, but soon was drawn in we all felt everyone gained from the expe- as clinician, announcer, and photographer. rience. Coaches Clinic Highlights! That first evening I had three hours to Region IV is full of talent, enthusiasm, share with forty participants in a Coaches and fun. The Martonovich family and Clinic. Yossi Martonovich opened it up for Golden Gate crew managed the event well, all interested people, so along with many while Marge and Tom Oakes ran the scor- coaches there were vaulters and several very Karen Kitterman of Albuquerque won the ing, and again Paul Caskey lent his reso- enthusiastic parents. This was a wonderful Bronze Barrel Kur division. Photo: Nancy Stevens-Brown nant voice and musical expertise to the an- ice breaker for everyone. nouncing. By the closing of the awards, as Potluck Showing Their Mettle the winners and the rest of the competitors That night the Region held a potluck Indoors, the Region’s Bronze, Silver, ran the last serpentine out I was delighted at the arena for all of the participants. and Gold level vaulters all had exciting rou- to have been a part of Region IV’s Cham- Shared food from lasagna to strawberries tines to watch. The brilliantly beautiful pionships. It was a real rocky mountain and cake in celebration of three vaulters’ opening moves of Albuquerque’s Karen high! birthdays made everyone feel at home. The Kitterman’s Bronze Kür and the energetic atmosphere was festive and spoke well of dynamo Derrick Duran in the men’s class what was to continue for the next two days. became instant memories for me. The Sil- Following the potluck a rousing game of ver class was strong with the destined-to- volleyball was struck up between the vault- be-champion Nicole Czyzewski debuting ers and the Wanna-bees. The mighty B’s her new music. The Gold class was diverse, stung the athletes in a real defeat that left offering many different looks. Men’s everyone a-buzz. Champion and amazing innovator, Erik Day One Martonovich premiered a routine done to Saturday morning I returned with my Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, looking host family, the Czyzewskis,, and began every bit the master of his art. Erik never is circulating, and talking to the members of happy to do the been done, so as usual in- the audience. I was making new friends and ventive new moves which, at times, defied enjoyed this rare (for me) opportunity to gravity were thrown into the mix of exer- chat. Compulsory classes were underway cises. One leap had Erik a full five feet for the various levels so I kept the camera above Doc before landing softly, still in covered and just enjoyed the Regional hos- form, and flowing with his music. pitality. I held a mini-clinic with the Welsh More Food! Rabbit vaulters. I was happy to have a The day ended with a barbecue and chance to work with these three talented silent auction to raise money for the Na- Texans. Soon it was time to break out the tionals bound Golden Gate team. Next the Misty Mourning of Albuquerque won the camera for the afternoon’s Kürs. Night of the Stars, saw many of the days’ Trot Barrel Kur Photo: Nancy Stevens-Brown

Vaulting World 18 August 2001 Region IV Championships

Region IV 3 Chris Erwin, Gold Gt 7.150 Championships Gold Kur RII - Men 1 Erik Martonovich, Gold Gt 8.360 (AVA Recognized) 2 Stephen Czyzewski, GldGt 7.080 Highlights from Region IV June 2-3, 2001 3 Chris Erwin, Gold Gt 6.700 Golden, Colorado Gold Round II - Men Championships Judges: Suzanne Detol 1 Erik Martonovich, Gold Gt 8.261 (FEI I), Alia Zagyva 2 Stephen Czyzewski, GldGt 7.159 Suzanne Detol (AVA Medalist) 3 Chris Erwin, Gold Gt 6.925 Participating Clubs: Acorn, Albq, Gold Overall - Men The highlight of any vaulting competition is, of course, the vaulting. Cherable, Douglas Mountain, Gold 1 Erik Martonovich, Gold Gt 7.713 So it was with the recent Region IV Championships. The vaulters were Gt, Highland Meadow, Rolling 2 Stephen Czyzewski, GldGt 7.191 Clover, Welsh Rabbits 3 Chris Erwin, Gold Gt 7.029 wonderful, the atmosphere fantastic, and sharing and good sportsmanship Team Events Silver Compulsories RI C Team Compulsories 1 Brinah Hindman, Gold Gt 6.213 were the norm for the weekend. The Night of Stars was very exciting as 2 Nicole Czyzewski, Gold Gt 6.200 1 Golden Gate 5.866 well as entertaining. A variety of vaulting performances were interspersed C Team Silver Kur RI 1 Nicole Czyzewski, Gold Gt 7.300 1 Golden Gate 6.300 with other equestrian events — a dressage demonstration by Yossi & Noel 2 Brinah Hindman, Gold Gt 6.200 C Team Overall Silver Round I Martonovich; Roman Riding performed by Erik Martonovich and Alethea 1 Golden Gate 6.083 1 Nicole Czyzewski, Gold Gt 6.750 Pas de Deux/Pairs Events 2 Brinah Hindman, Gold Gt 6.206 Shelton; and a group of youth equestrians featuring trick riding, Cossack Open Pairs Silver Compulsories RII riding and a drill & flag team. It was all very impressive. 1Tiffany Posey/Julianne Laursen, 1 Nicole Czyzewski, Gold Gt 6.113 Highland Meadow 5.317 2 Brinah Hindman, Gold Gt 5.475 However, in a close second place for the most exciting event of the Trot Pairs Silver Kur RII weekend was the much-publicized second (bi-annual) Invitational Volley- 1 Jessica Miller/Nicole Herbelin, 1 Nicole Czyzewski, Gold Gt 7.140 Albuquerque 6.000 2 Brinah Hindman, Gold Gt 6.420 ball Challenge between the vaulters and the so-called “Wannabees.” The 2 Natalie Gomez-Nelson/Misty Silver Round II Mourning, Acorn 5.683 1 Nicole Czyzewski, Gold Gt 6.626 “Wannabees” were described as parents, coaches, judges, (and, as was in- Individual Events 2 Brinah Hindman, Gold Gt 5.948 ferred, anyone else who was too decrepit to vault). After a couple of warm- Gold Comp. RI - Women Silver Overall 1 Greta Shryock, Albq 6.888 1 Nicole Czyzewski, Gold Gt 6.688 up scrimmages, the teams got down to the serious one-game-only, winner- 2 Emilee Hoffman, Dg Mtn. 6.838 2 Brinah Hindman, Gold Gt 6.077 3 Anna Schulte, Albq 6.238 Bronze Comp. RI - Women take-all, Challenge Match. With a bit of creative net moving (by Yossi Gold Kur RI - Women 1 Karen Kitterman, Albq 6.038 Martonovich), and with a “ringer” (Alia Detol Zagyva) brought along by 1 Anna Schulte, Albq 7.460 2 Lisa Turner, Gold Gt 5.900 2 Greta Shryock, Albq 7.400 3Veronica Turner, Gold Gt 5.788 our judge, Suzanne Detol, the Wannabees smashed the opposition by a 3 Emilee Hoffman, Dg Mtn. 7.300 4 Candance Gomez-Nelson, Gold Round I - Women Acorn 5.775 score of 15 to 4. It was really no contest — but don’t worry, vaulters, 1 Greta Shryock, Albq 7.144 5 Angela Turner, Gold Gt 5.725 there’s always the challenge of 2003. You just need to practice, practice, 2 Emilee Hoffman, Dg Mtn. 7.069 6 McKenzie Simmons, GldGt5.513 7 Sarah Richardson, Gld Gt 5.475 3 Anna Schulte, Albq 6.850 8 Whitney Simmons, Gld Gt 5.413 practice. Gold Comp. RII - Women 9 Hannah Feuerstein, GldGt 5.375 1 Anna Schulte, Albq 6.613 Bronze Kur - Women 6 Whitney Simmons, Gold Gt5.120 Gold Kur RII - Women 3 Elaine Honold, Cherable 5.131 2 Josh Smith/Lydia Pratt, 1Veronica Turner, Gold Gt 6.064 7 Karen Kitterman, Albq 5.073 Beginning Trot Comp. (9) Welsh Rabbits 5.433 1 Anna Schulte, Albq 7.660 2 Angela Turner, Gold Gt 6.053 Bronze Comp. RI - Men 2 Emilee Hoffman, Dg Mtn. 7.580 1 Elizabeth Seville, Rlg Clvr 4.750 3 Elaine Honold/Maranda 3 Candance Gomez-Nelson, 1 Jake Goldsmith, Acorn 5.313 3 Greta Shryock, Albq 7.520 2 Kathryn Seville, Rlg Clvr 4.286 Lashell, Cherable 5.200 Acorn 5.989 Bronze Kur - Men 3 Hattie Brown, Rlg Clvr 4.229 Bronze Barrel Kur - Women Gold Round II - Women 4 Sarah Richardson, Gold Gt5.948 1 Jake Goldsmith, Acorn 5.5377 Booster Trot Comp. - Women 1 Karen Kitterman, Albq 6.500 1 Anna Schulte, Albq 7.136 5 McKenzie Simmons, GldGt5.696 Bronze Comp RII - Men 1 Amica Hunter, Albq 4.417 2 Candace Gomez-Nelson, Gold Overall - Women 6 Whitney Simmons, Gold Gt5.636 1 Jake Goldsmith, Acorn 4.625 2 Kathryn Kingsley, Albq 3.317 Acorn 5.900 1 Anna Schulte, Albq 6.993 7 Karen Kitterman, Albq 5.059 Bronze Overall - Men 3 Madeline Cary, Albq 3.317 Bronze Barrel Kur - Men 2 Greta Shryock, Albq 5.452 Bronze Comp. RII - Women 1 Jake Goldsmith, Acorn 5.233 Booster Trot Kur - Women 1 Derrick Duran, Albq 5.767 3 Emilee Hoffman, Dg Mtn. 5.429 1 Hannah Feuerstein, GldGt 5.550 Gold Comp. RI - Men Beginning Canter Comp. 1 Amica Hunter, Albq 5.867 Trot Barrel Kür - Women (10) 2Veronica Turner, Gold Gt 5.513 2 Kathryn Kingsley, Albq 5.867 1 Erik Martonovich, Gold Gt 8.288 3 Angela Turner, Gold Gt 5.475 1 Derrick Duran, Albq 5.113 1 Misty Mourning, Cherable 6.533 Beg. Canter Kur 3 Madeline Cary, Albq 5.367 2 Ann Allen, Welsh Rabbits 5.633 2 Stephen Czyzewski,Gld Gt 7.225 4 Sarah Richardson, Gold Gt5.225 Booster Trot Comp. - Men 3 Chris Erwin, Gold Gt 6.888 5 Karen Kitterman, Albq 5.100 1 Derrick Duran, Albq 5.600 3 Natalie Gomez-Nelson, 1 Mathew Miller, Albq 3.833 Gold Kur RI - Men 6 Candance Gomez-Nelson, Trot Compulsories (8) Acorn 5.367 Booster Trot Kur - Men 1 Chris Erwin, Gold Gt 7.380 Acorn 4.975 1 Misty Mourning, Albq 5.813 Trot Barrel Kür - Men 2 Stephen Czyzewski, GldGt 7.220 7 McKenzie Simmons, GldGt4.375 2 Nicole Herbelin, Albq 5.200 1 Mathew Miller, Albq 5.000 1 Josh Smith, Welsh Rabbits 5.267 3 Erik Martonovich, Gold Gt 6.040 8 Whitney Simmons, Gold Gt4.088 3 Larissa Lashell, Cherable 4.875 Walk Kur (7) Walk Barrel Kur- Women (12) Gold Round I - Men Bronze Overall - Women Trot Kur (9) 1 Erin Walker, Gold Gt 6.167 1Tiffany Posey, 1 Erik Martonovich, Gold Gt 7.164 1Veronica Turner, Gold Gt 5.880 1 Jessica Miller, Albq 5.575 2Trish Garcia, Rlg Clvr 6.000 Highland Meadow 5.600 2 Stephen Czyzewski, GldGt 7.223 2 Angela Turner, Gold Gt 5.860 2 Misty Mourning, Albq 5.550 3 Elizabeth Seville, Rlg Clvr 5.667 1 Hattie Brown, 3 Chris Erwin, Gold Gt 7.134 3 Sarah Richardson, Gold Gt5.707 3 Elaine Honold, Cherable 5.525 Barrel Events Rolling Clover 5.600 Gold Comp. RII - Men 4 Candance Gomez-Nelson, Trot Overall (8) Barrel Doubles (5) 3 Kathryn Kingsley, Albq 5.600 1 Erik Martonovich, Gold Gt 8.163 Acorn 5.650 1 Misty Mourning, Albq 5.681 1Lydia Pratt/Ann Allen, Walk Barrel Kur - Men 2 Stephen Czyzewski, GldGt 7.238 5 McKenzie Simmons, GldGt5.256 2 Nicole Herbelin, Albq 5.338 Welsh Rabbits 5.800 1 Matthew Miller, Albq 5.433

Family Vaulting Misty Mourning, Albuquerque Vaulters, 12 years old I was recently on a trip with my family. As you can see I never stop practicing. I thought it was funny as my dad got up on the wall with me. He needs a little work on his bielman, but he tried. ***Smile!*** Misty and Ron Mourning demonstrate that vaulting is a family sport. Photo: courtesy Misty Mourning

Vaulting World 19 August 2001 Region I Championships

Region I Championships 3 Brent Dahlgren, FACE 7.538 FACE 5.902 4 Blake Dalgren, FACE 7.282 (AVA Recognized) Silver Comp. RII - Women June 23-24, 2001 Gold Kür RI - Men 1 Megan Towsey, Diam. Bar 6.532 1 Devon Maitozo, FACE 8.130 Pomona, California 2 Rachel Torres, FACE 6.019 2 Kenny Geisler, Diam. Bar 7.940 3 Gabriella Glucksman, Judges: 3 Brent Dahlgren, FACE 7.580 FACE 5.932 Adrienne Stang (FEI O), 4 Blake Dalgren, FACE 7.840 Silver Kür RII - Women Craig Coburn (AVA R) Gold Round I - Men 1 Megan Towsey, Diam. Bar 6.910 Participating Clubs: Diamond Bar, 1 Devon Matozo, FACE 8.121 2 Rachel Torres, FACE 6.880 FACE, Happy Hearts, Lompoc, 2 Kenny Geisler, Diam. Bar 7.820 3 Gabriella Glucksman, Pinto Ranch, Showtime, Spirit, 3 Blake Dalgren, FACE 7.582 FACE 6.150 Sundance North, Valley View, Wind 4 Brent Dalgren, FACE 7.558 Silver Round II - Women Dance, Woodside Gold Compulsories RII - Men 1 Megan Towsey, Diam.Bar 6.721 Individual Events 1 Kenny Geisler, Dia. Bar 7.600 2 Rachel Torres, FACE 6.450 Gold Comp. RI - Women 2 Brent Dalgren, FACE 7.457 3 Gabriella Glucksman, 3 Devon Matozo, FACE 7.157 1 Jill Main, Woodside 7.319 FACE 6.041 4 Blake Dalgren, FACE 6.663 2 Shannon Poer, FACE 7.038 Silver Overall - Women 3 Sarah Szambelan, Dia. Br 6.751 Gold Kür RII - Men 1 Megan Towsey, Diam. Bar 6.662 Gold Kür RI - Women 1 Kenny Geisler, Dia. Bar 8.310 2 Rachel Torres, FACE 6.544 2 Devon Matozo, FACE 8.010 1 Sarah Szambelan, Dia Br 7.450 3 Gabriella Glucksman, 3 Blake Dalgren, FACE 7.650 2 Jill Main, Woodside 7.380 FACE 5.972 4 Brent Dalgren, FACE 7.450 3 Shannon Poer, FACE 5.580 Silver Comp. RI - Men Gold Round I - Women Gold Round II - Men 1 Adrian Matsumoto, FACE 6.824 1 Kenny Geisler, Dia. Bar 7.956 1 Jill Main, Woodside 7.344 2 Christoper Littman, FACE 6.693 2 Devon Matozo, FACE 7.583 3 Steven Bertling, Pinto Rch 6.462 2 Sarah Szambelan, Dia Br 7.019 3 Brent Dalgren, FACE 7.454 3 Shannon Poer, FACE 6.492 4 Blake Dalgren, FACE 7.157 Silver Kür RI - Men Gold Comp. RII - Women Gold Overall - Men 1 Adrian Matsumoto, FACE 7.180 2 Christoper Littman, FACE 6.670 1 Jill Main, Woodside 7.238 1 Kenny Geisler, Dia. Bar 7.888 3 Steven Bertling, Pinto Rch 5.860 2 Sarah Szambelan, Dia. Br 6.451 2 Devon Maitozo, FACE 7.852 3 Shannon Poer, FACE 6.238 3 Brent Dalgren, FACE 7.506 Silver Round I - Men Gold Kür RII - Women 4 Blake Dalgren, FACE 7.370 1 Adrian Matsumoto, FACE 7.002 1 Jill Main, Woodside 7.860 Silver Comp. RI - Women 2 Christoper Littman, FACE 6.682 3 Steven Bertling, Pinto Rch 6.161 2 Sarah Szambelan, Dia. Br 7.180 1 Gabriella Glucksman, 3 Shannon Poer, FACE 7.150 FACE 6.693 Silver Comp. RII - Men Gold Round II - Women 2 Rachel Torres, FACE 6.456 1 Steven Bertling, Pinto Rch 6.488 1 Jill Main, Woodside 7.549 3 Megan Towsey, Diam. Bar 6.406 2 Christoper Littman, FACE 5.276 2 Sarah Szambelan, Dia. Br 6.816 Silver Kür RI - Women 3 Adrian Matsumoto, FACE 5.107 3 Shannon Poer, FACE 6.732 1 Rachel Torres, FACE 6.820 Silver Kür RII - Men Gold Overall - Women 2 Megan Towsey, Diam. Bar 6.800 1 Adrian Matsumoto, FACE 7.640 1 Jill Main, Woodside 7.509 3 Gabriella Glucksman, 2 Christoper Littman, FACE 6.890 2 Sarah Szambelan, Dia Bar 6.958 FACE 5.110 3 Steven Bertling, Pinto Rch 6.500 3 Shannon Poer, FACE 6.521 Silver Round I - Women Silver Round II - Men Gold Compulsories RI - Men 1 Rachel Torres, FACE 6.638 1 Seven Bertling, Pinto Rch 6.494 Kenny Geisler of Diamond Bar delivered a powerful 1 Devon Maitozo, FACE 8.113 2 Megan Towsey, Diam. Bar 6.603 2 Adrian Matsumoto, FACE 6.374 winning performance on Goliath Photo: Keith Hass 2 Kenny Geisler, Dia. Bar 7.701 3 Gabriella Glucksman, 3 Christoper Littman, FACE 6.083 Silver Overall - Men 2Trisha Thompson, Sprit 6.300 2 Lacey Beherens, Pnto Rch 5.933 1 Adrian Matsumoto, FACE 6.688 3 Loren Grosslight, Vly View 6.100 3 Marnie Wright, Sprit 5.867 2 Christopher Littman, FACE 6.383 4 Caitlyn Sill, Sprit 5.967 Pre-Ctr Round II - Women (6) 3 Steven Bertling, Pinto Rch 6.328 5 Rebecca Reed, Vly View 5.867 1 Stephanie Christianson, Bronze Comp. RI - Women 6 Coryallyn Sill, Sprit 5.300 Pinto Ranch 6.332 2 Marnie Wright, Sprit 5.867 1 Brittany Fagundes, Shwtm 5.387 Bronze Overall - Women 3 Lacey Beherens, Pnto Rch 5.692 2 Sophia Fisher, Showtime 6.513 1 Sophia Fisher, Showtime 7.303 3 Samatha Marisoli, Sun No 6.437 2 Caitlyn Sill, Sprit 5.915 Pre-Canter Comp. RI - Men 4 Julie Rios, FACE 6.237 3Trisha Thompson, Sprit 5.775 1 Robbie Taylor, Diam.Bar 4.400 5 Kari Martinez, FACE 6.062 4 Loren Grosslight, Vly View 5.719 Pre-Canter Kür RI - Men 6 Bethany Hass, Pinto Rnch 5.837 5 Rebecca Reed, Vly View 5.534 1 Robbie Taylor, Diam. Bar 4.763 7 Rebecca Reed, Vly View 5.637 6 Coryallyn Sill, Sprit 4.950 Pre-Canter Round I - Men 8 Caitlyn Sill, Sprit 5.612 Bronze Comp. RI - Men 1 Robbie Taylor, Diam. Bar 4.582 9 Loren Grosslight, Vly View 5.337 1 Brendon Carlson, Vly View 4.988 Pre-Canter Comp. RII - Men 10 Trisha Thompson, Sprit 4.988 Bronze Kür - Men 1 Robbie Taylor, Diam. Bar 3.500 11 Coryallyn Sill, Sprit 2.025 1 Brendon Carlson, Vly View 5.064 Pre-Canter Kür RII - Men Bronze Kür - Women Bronze Round I - Men 1 Robbie Taylor, Diam. Bar 5.430 1 Sophia Fisher, Showtime 6.786 1 Brendon Carlson, Vly View 5.026 Pre-Canter Round II - Men 2 Samatha Marisoli, Sun No 6.489 Bronze Comp. RII - Men 1 Robbie Taylor, Diam. Bar 4.465 3 Julie Rios, FACE 6.249 1 Brendon Carlson, Vly View 5.188 Adv. Trot Compulsories RI 4 Bethany Hass, Pinto Rnch 6.179 Bronze Kur RII - Men 1 Marquise Johnson, Vly Vw 5.400 5 Kari Martinez, FACE 6.141 1 Brendon Carlson, Vly View 5.067 2 Brittany Grissom, Hpy Hts 5.663 6 Rebecca Reed, Vly View 5.769 Bronze Overall - Men Advanced Trot Kür RI 7 Loren Grosslight, Vly View 5.629 1 Brendon Carlson, Vly View 5.128 1 Brittany Grissom, Hpy Hts 5.719 8 Brittany Fagundes, Shwtm5.284 2 Marquise Johnson, Vly Vw 5.538 Bronze Round I - Women Pre-Ctr Comp. RI-Women (8) 1 Lacey Beherens, Pnto Rch 5.650 Adv. Trot Round I 1 Sophia Fisher, Showtime 6.650 2 Brianna Nance, Vly View 5.600 1 Brittany Grissom, Hpy Hts 5.691 2 Samatha Marisoli, Sun No 6.463 3 Stephanie Christianson, 2 Marquise Johnson, Vly Vw 5.469 3 Julie Rios, FACE 6.243 Pinto Ranch 5.387 4 Kari Martinez, FACE 6.102 Adv. Trot Compulsories RII 5 Bethany Hass, Pinto Rnch 6.008 Pre-Ctr Kür RI - Women (6) 1 Brittany Grissom, Hpy Hts 5.688 6 Rebecca Reed, Vly View 5.703 1 Lacey Beherens, Pnto Rch 5.763 2 Marquise Johnson, Vly Vw 5.513 7 Loren Grosslight, Vly View 5.483 2 Brianna Nance, Vly View 5.550 Adv. Trot Kür RII - Women 8 Brittany Fagundes, Shwtm 5.336 3 Stephanie Christianson, 1 Brittany Grissom, Hpy Hts 6.624 Bronze Comp. RII - Women Pinto Ranch 5.444 2 Marquise Johnson, Vly Vw 5.957 1 Bethany Hass, Pinto Ranch 6.075 Pre-Ctr Round I - Women (6) Adv. Trot Round II - Women 2 Kari Martinez, FACE 6.025 1 Lacey Beherens, Pnto Rch 5.707 1 Brittany Grissom, Hpy Hts 6.156 3 Julie Rios, FACE 5.938 2 Brianna Nance, Vly View 5.575 2 Marquise Johnson, Vly Vw 5.735 4 Caitlyn Sill, Sprit 5.863 3 Stephanie Christianson, Trot Compulsories RI (9) 5 Sophia Fisher, Showtime 5.838 Pinto Ranch 5.516 1 Kristen Anderson, Pnt Rch 5.738 6 Samatha Marisoli, SunNo 5.825 Pre-Ctr Comp. RII-Women (5) 2 Jana Jarvis, Pinto Ranch 5.275 7 Loren Grosslight, Vly View 5.338 1 Lacey Beherens, Pnto Rch 5.450 3 Kelly Williams, Pinto Rch 5.188 8Trisha Thompson, Sprit 5.250 2 Stephanie Christianson, Trot Kür RI (9) 9 Rebecca Reed, Vly View 5.200 Pinto Ranch 5.163 1 Kristen Anderson, Pnt Rch 5.675 10 Brittany Fagundes, Shwtm5.063 3 Natalie Riddle, Pinto Rch 5.063 2 Joy Bollen, Pinto Ranch 5.300 11 Coryallyn Sill, Sprit 4.600 Pre-Ctr Kür RII - Women (6) 3 Jana Jarvis, Pinto Ranch 5.275 Sophia Fisher of Showtime won the Bronze Division. Bronze Kür RII - Women 1 Stephanie Christianson, Trot Round I (9) Pinto Ranch 7.500 Photo: Keith Hass 1 Sophia Fisher, Showtime 8.767 1 Kristen Anderson, Pnt Rch 5.707

Vaulting World 20 August 2001 Region I Championships

2 Jana Jarvis, Pinto Ranch 5.275 2 Adelaide Crockett, FACE 4.500 2 Regan Dyer, Pinto Ranch 4.030 3 Joy Bollen, Pinto Ranch 5.200 3 Arthur Piantadosi, Vly Vw 4.486 Nov. Trot Barrel Kür - Div. C Trot Compulsories RII (8) Modified Walk Compulsories 1 April Yuan, Diamond Bar 4.560 1 Kristen Anderson, Pnt Rch 5.675 1 Elann Wozniak, Vly View 5.100 2 Marsha Landeros, Vly Vw 4.130 2 Jana Jarvis, Pinto Ranch 5.350 2 Sammy Lieberman, Vly Vw2.625 Novice Trot Brl Overall (12) 3 Meg DesCombes, Dia. Br 5.150 Barrel Events 1 Lauren Grissom, Hpy Hts 5.530 Trot Kür RII (9) Nov. Trot Brl Comp.-Div. A (5) 2 Rachel Felix, Pinto Ranch5.472 1 Paige Evans, Pinto Ranch 5.670 1 Rachel Felix, Pinto Ranch 5.610 3 Heather Nony, Hpy Hrts 5.417 2 Alexa Rader, Pinto Ranch 5.670 2 Heather Nony, Hpy Hts 5.500 Nv/Adv Wk Brl Comp-D.A (5) 3 Kelly Williams, Pinto Rch 5.630 3 Amanda Beaton, Lompoc 5.450 1 Halie Klein, Happy Hearts 6.050 Trot Round II (9) Nov. Trot Brl Kür - Div. A (5) 2 Linda Van Hook, Lompoc 5.610 1 Kristen Anderson, Pnt Rch 5.603 1 Lauren Grissom, Hpy Hts 5.730 3Teresa Walters, Hpy Hts 5.550 2 Jana Javis, Pinto Ranch 5.310 2Taylor Thompson, Sprit 5.700 Nov/Adv Wk Brl Kür-D.A (5) 3 Meg DesCombes, Dia.Bar 5.290 3 Hanna Bucket, Pnto Rch 5.660 1 Molly Wineland, Hpy Hts 5.730 Nov. Trot Comp. Div. A (5) Nov. Trot Brl Comp.-Div. B (5) 2 Halie Klein, Happy Hearts 5.530 1 Samantha Houle, Hpy Hts 5.163 1 Samantha Houle, Hpy Hts 5.170 3 Hanna Wineland, Hpy Hts 5.500 2 Heather Nony, Hpy Hearts 5.063 2 Joel Dyer, Pinto Ranch 5.167 Nv/Adv Wk Brl Comp.-Div. B 3 Rachel Felix, Pinto Ranch 5.025 3 Marsha Landeros, Vly Vw 5.050 6 Hanna Wineland, Hpy Hts 5.000 Novice Trot Kür - Div. A (5) Nov. Trot Brl Kür - Div. B (5) Nov/Adv. Wk Brl Kür - Div. B 1 Bridget Maguire, Dia. Bar 5.600 1 Samantha Houle, Hpy Hrts 5.166 1 Linda Van Hook, Lompoc 5.360 2 Heather Nony, Hpy Hearts 5.400 2 Robin Caine, Sprit 5.100 Nov/Adv. Walk Overall (6) 3 Lauren Grissom, Hpy Hts 5.350 3 Regan Dyer, Pinto Ranch 5.060 1 Halie Klein, Happy Hearts 5.790 Nov. Trot Comp. Div. B (5) Nov. Trot Brl Comp. - Div. C 2Teresa Walters, Hpy Hts 5.505 1 Lauren Grissom, Hpy Hts 4.738 1 Hanna Bucket, Pnto Rnch 4.580 3 Linda Van Hook, Lompoc 5.485 2 Hanna Bucket, Pnto Rnch 4.725 3 April Yuan, Diamond Bar 4.600 Novice Trot Kür - Div. B (5) 1 Samantha Houle, Hpy Hts 4.850 2 Amanda Beaton, Lompoc 4.825 Lacey 3 Joel Dyer, Pinto Ranch 4.800 Behrens Nov. Trot Comp. Div. C performed 1Taylor Thompson, Sprit 3.950 on 2 Marsha Landeros, Vly Vw 3.838 3 Robin Caine, Sprit 3.760 Vancouver. Novice Trot Overall (10) Photo: Kevin 1 Bridget Maguire, Diam.Bar 5.269 Hass 2 Heather Nony, Hpy Hts 5.2315 3 Lauren Grissom, Hpy Hts 5.044 Nov/Adv Wlk Comp-Div.A (5) 1Teresa Walters, Hpy Hts 5.686 2 Halie Klein, Happy Hearts 5.657 3 Linda Van Hook, Lompoc 5.386 Diamon Bar’s Sarah Szambelan displays her style on Nov/Adv. Walk Kür - Div. A (5) Goliath. Photo: Cidne Hart 1 Halie Klein, Happy Hearts 5.975 2 Linda Van Hook, Lompoc 5.650 Nov. Walk Barrel Comp. (5) Nov. Walk Overall 3 Molly Wineland, Hpy Hts 5.125 1 Adelaide Crockett, FACE 4.933 1 Arthur Piantadosi, Vly Vw 4.648 Nov/Adv. Walk Comp. - Div. B 2 Arthur Piantadosi, Vly View 4.366 2 Adelaide Crockett, FACE 4.400 1 Hanna Wineland, Hpy Hts 4.671 3 Ashley Smaldino, FACE 4.250 3 Allison Grissom, Nov/Adv. Walk Kür - Div. B Nov. Walk Barrel Kür Happy Hearts 4.330 6 Hanna Wineland, Hpy Hts 4.548 1 Arthur Piantadosi, Vly View 4.930 Modified Walk Barrel Comp. Nov/Adv. Walk Overall (6) 2 Allison Grissom, Hpy Hts 4.860 1 Elann Wozniak, Vly View 5.400 1 Halie Klein, Happy Hearts 5.816 3 Adelaide Crockett, FACE 3.866 2 Sammy Lieberman, Vly Vw2.000 2 Linda Van Hook, Lompoc 5.518 3Teresa Walters, Hpy Hts 5.393 Nov. Walk Compulsories (5) 1 Ashley Smaldino, FACE 4.571

Adrian Matsumoto of FACE won the Silver Men’s division on Marshall. Photo: Keith Hass

Jill Main of Woodside on Diamond Bar’s Goliath earned the highest score in the Women’s Gold division. Photo: Keith Hass

Vaulting World 21 August 2001 Region II Championships

All photos of Region II Championships by Eric Jewett

Mari Inouye of Sundance North captured the Gold Women’s blue ribbon with her signature twist flip off Faustus 74. Region II Championships The Mt. Nov. Canter Team Brl Kür AHSA/AVA Recognized Eden Sun 1 Nu Balance 5.933 July 20-21, 2001 Novice Canter Team Team Overall Grass Valley, California earned the Judges: 1 *Nu Balance 5.189 first place D Team Compulsories Adrienne Stang (FEI O), 1 Nu Balance 2.541 Suzanne Detol (FEI I), with their solid D Team Kür Kitchy Burdette (AVA r) 1 Nu Balance 5.967 Participating Clubs: Black Point, compulsories D Team Overall Canyon View, Coast Line, and team 1 *Nu Balance 4.254 Evergreen, Kings Mountain, Kür on Trot Team Compulsories Morning Star, Mt. Eden, Nu Jacky. 1Woodside 4.913 Balance, Pacific Coast, Panaché, 2 Panaché 4.900 Pegasus, Pinto Ranch, Showtime, Trot Team Kür Starlite, Sundance North, 1Woodside 5.480 Tambourine, Woodside 2 Panaché 5.360 Team Events Trot Team Overall A Team Compulsories 1*Woodside 5.197 1 Mt Eden Sun 6.893 2 Panaché 5.130 2 Coastline/Woodside 6.760 3Tambourine 6.205 Jessica Ballenger of Mt. Eden 4 Nu Balance 5.636 exhibited extreme style and balance A Team Kür in her Gold Kür on Gucci. 1 Mt Eden Sun 7.900 2Tambourine 7.020 3 Nu Balance 4.820 A Team Overall 1 *Mt Eden Sun 7.397 The Tambourine A Team performed on Maude.

Jill Main 2Tambourine 6.613 3 Nu Balance 5.228 of B Team Compulsories Woodside 1Tambourine 5.791 showed a 2 Nu Balance Quantas 5.055 one- B Team Kür 1 Nu Balance Quantas 6.100 handed 2Tambourine 5.360 cartwheel B Team Overall off Beau 1 *Nu Balance Quantas 5.578 Dazzle. 2Tambourine 5.576 C Team Compulsories 1 Mt Eden Blazers 5.211 Julie 2 Evergreen 4.986 C Team Kür Keville of 1 Mt Eden Blazers 6.680 Tambourine C Team Overall displayed 1 *Mt Eden Blazers 5.946 a needle Novice Canter Team Comp. 1 Pacific Coast 5.625 in her 2 Pinto Ranch 5.600 Gold Kür. 3 Nu Balance 4.445

Vaulting World 22 August 2001 Region II Championships

Becky Hal of Mt. Eden Woodside’s Jackie performed her Silver Kür on Bors vaulted on Faronia. Beau Dazzle. Jenny Timpson of Black point stretched out on Gumby. Novice Trot Team Comp. 8 Melissa Williams, Cst Line 6.917 AVA Annual Meeting 1Tambourine 4.905 9 Ashley Fenbury, Nu Bal. 6.433 2 Kings Mountain 4.846 10 Leticia Solorzano, Nu Bal. 5.987 February 28-March 3, 2002 - Disneyland 3 Morning Star 4.838 Gold Overall 4 Pacific Mountain Stars 4.712 1 *Mari Inouye, Sun. No 8.233 • Educational Workshops for all levels Novice Trot Team Barrel Kür 2 Samantha Smith, Pac Cst 7.630 • Mad Hatter’s Tea Party 1 Kings Mountain 6.900 3 Ginny Kaufmann, Mt. Edn 7.612 2 Morning Star 6.433 4 Jessica Ballenger, Mt. Edn 7.592 • Recognition Banquet - Salute to Region I 3Tambourine 6.400 5 Megan Benjamin, Mt. Edn 7.499 Novice Trot Team Overall 6 Julie Keville, Tambourine 7.425 • Silent and Live Auction - Wonderful food, fun and huge selec- 1 *Kings Mountain 5.873 7 Leslie Hamar, Showtime 7.084 tion of auction items 2 Morning Star 5.636 8 Melissa Williams, Cst Line 7.022 3Tambourine 5.633 9 Ashley Fenbury, Nu Bal. 6.428 • Breakfast meeting of Sustianing members Pairs Events 10 Leticia Solorzano, Nu Bal, 6.172 Silver RI - Women Open Pairs 1 Stephanie Freedman, • Free day for Disneyland and fun stuff you want to do 1 *Alexis Pettigrew/Megan Mt. Eden 7.386 McPartland, Black Point 5.817 • Come and make new friends, learn new ideas, discover new 2 Alexis Garrod, Mt. Eden 7.354 2 Julie Keville/Shannon Hoke, 3 Becky Hall, Mt. Eden 7.340 techniques, and have a great time at Disneyland, Downtown Tambourine 5.467 4 Jackie Bors, Woodside 7.095 Disney and the new California Adventure Theme Park. Preliminary Pairs 5 Kelly Thwing, Evergreen 7.059 1 *Whitney Hansen/Destiny 6 Olivia Swan, Mt. Eden 7.046 For more information contact Naomi Takemoto 831/462-6783 or Pelham, Tambourine 6.533 7 Karensa Douglas, Wdside 7.046 2 Carolyn Conner/Shari 8 Florence Rubinger, Tam. 6.771 [email protected] Smith-Mead, Tambourine 5.900 9 Katie Richie, Coast Line 6.745 3 Jordan Hansen/Michele 10 Jenny Timpson, Blck Pnt 6.675 Stevens, Tambourine 5.483 11 Teresa Keville, Tambourine 6.614 Trot Pairs (6) 12 Megan McPartland, BlkPnt 6.465 Corrections/Changes New 1 *Kayla Plumlee/Ashley Newell, 13 Alexis Pettigrew, Blck Point 6.463 Panache Vaulters and Betsy Cameron Panaché 6.200 14 Lauren Crafford, Mt. Eden 6.445 Affiliates 2 Rachel Schaeffer/Patrick 15 Jordan Hansen, Tam. 6.429 2235 Ocean Street Ext., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Stevens, Tambourine 6.000 16 Whitney Hansen, Tam. 6.395 831/457-8823 Home, 831/238-2003 Cell Betsy Animal Systems 3 Elizabeth Lindahl/Lindsey 17 Michele Cunningham, Neurerburg, Tambourine 5.967 Sundance North 6.379 [email protected] 377 East Main, Individual Events 18 Briana Olsen, Woodside 6.328 Fredonia, NY 14063 Gold Round I 19 Allison Grippenstraw,CstLn 6.259 Penny Maydak 716/672-6234 - 1 Mari Inouye, Sundance No 8.179 20 Julia Lee, Tambourine 6.121 2 Jessica Ballenger, Mt.Eden7.779 21 Allegra Swan, Mt. Eden 5.937 33216 SW Maple, Apt. 20, Maureen Fredrickson 3 Samantha Smith, Pac Cst 7.697 22 Lisa Maxwell, Nu Balance 5.883 email: animalsystems@ 4 Ginny Kaufmann, Mt. Edn 7.650 23 Liz Martinico, Nu Balance 5.743 Scappoose, OR 97056 24 Pearl Martin, Nu Balance 5.626 5 Julie Keville, Tambourine 7.593 503/ 543-8277 mindspring.com 25 Payge Galvan, Nu Balance 5.617 6 Megan Benjamin, Mt. Eden 7.578 Therapeutic program for 26 Maree Thurston, Woodside 5.500 7 Jill Main, Woodside 7.529 27 Emily Reed, Nu Balance 5.414 Bonnie Redding, (formerly Scribner) children with histories of 8 Leslie Hamar, Showtime 7.199 28 Nicki Bergstrom, Nu Bal. 5.205 4825 Old Fredericksburg Rd., Mineral, VA 23117 trauma, loss, or poor 9 Melissa Williams, Cst Line 7.126 29 Stephanie Hutchinson, school performance. 10 Ashley Fenbury, Nu Bal. 6.423 Nu Balance 4.823 11 Leticia Solorzano, Nu Bal. 6.356 Silver RII - Women Kim Deaver Gold Round II 1 Karensa Douglas, Wdside 6.987 1327 NW 12th St., Corvallis, OR 97330 The Riding Academy 1 Mari Inouye, Sundance No 8.287 2 Becky Hall, Mt. Eden 6.961 2 Ginny Kaufmann, Mt. Edn 7.573 3 Kelly Thwing, Evergreen 6.913 Ph.541/ 758-2152, Fax 541/758-2120 Sarah & Roy Hill 3 Samantha Smith, Pac Cst 7.562 4 Stephanie Freedman, [email protected] 30300 Barbani Rd 4 Megan Benjamin, Mt. Eden 7.419 Mt. Eden 6.840 Menifee, CA 92584 5 Jessica Ballenger, Mt. Edn 7.404 5 Jackie Bors, Woodside 6.826 6 Julie Keville, Tambourine 7.257 6 Olivia Swan, Mt. Eden 6.767 Isaabelle Bibbler - phone 916/444-9573. 909/301-9272 7 Leslie Hamar, Showtime 6.969 (Continued)

Vaulting World 23 August 2001 Region II Championships

3 Ian Manza, Evergreen 4.680 Nu Balance A Novice Canter Overall - Men Team (Pink 1 *Eric Garcia, Tambourine 5.458 Ladies) on 2 Joel Gordon, Nu Balance 4.765 Chauncey 3 Ian Manza, Evergreen 4.672 Trot Comp. - Women (17) 1 Kristen Anderson,PntoRch 5.675 2 Sara Frazer, Pegasus 5.425 3 Molly Jo Pearson, Wdside 5.325 Trot Kür - Women (14) 1 Sara Frazer, Pegasus 6.875 2 Joy Bollen, Pinto Ranch 6.625 3 Katherine Wick, Woodside 6.500 Trot Overall - Women (14) 1 *Sara Frazer, Pegasus 6.150 2 Kristen Anderson,PntoRch 6.013 Florence 3 Katherine Wick, Woodside 5.894 Rubinger, Trot Compulsories - Men 1 Calvin Maynor, Panaché 4.850 Tambourine, Trot Comp. to Rt-Women (15) Gunther 1 Krystal Cole, Pinto Ranch 6.088 2 Kristen Anderson,PntoRch 6.013 3 *Karle Thorton, Starlite 5.813 Trot Comp. to Right - Men 1 *Patrick Stevens, Tamb. 4.513 Nov. Trot Comp.- Women (52) 1 Elizabeth Lindahl, Tamb. 5.488 2 Fiona Hartley-Kroeger, Canyon View 5.375 3 Hayley Roberts, Mrng Str 5.375 Novice Trot Kür - Women (29) 1 Morghan Gill, Tambourine 6.950 2 Rachel Miller, Black Point 6.650 3 Sinikka Pajuluoma, Blk Pnt 6.350 Nov. Trot Overall-Women (29) 1 *Morghan Gill, Tambourine 5.944 (Silver RII - Women cont.) 2 Rachel Miller, Black Point 5.863 7 Alexis Garrod, Mt. Eden 6.678 3 Katie Rieden, Tambourine 5.794 8 Katie Richie, Coast Line 6.627 Novice Trot Comp. - Men 10 Hannah Boyd, Mt. Eden 5.225 9 Florence Rubinger, Tam. 6.325 1 Reno Nims, Morning Star 4.650 11 Marina Olivieri, Cst Line 5.150 10 Jenny Timpson, Blck Pnt 6.276 2 Cosmo Nims, Morning Star4.463 11 Megan McPartland, BlkPnt 6.191 Megan 12 Alyssa Long, Pacific Cst 5.088 Benjamin 3 Patrick Stevens, Tamb. 4.225 12 Teresa Keville, Tambourine 6.091 13 Tammy Smith, Pacific Cst 4.963 Novice Trot Kür - Men Silver Overall - Women of Mt. 14 Kelly Germany, Evergreen 4.625 1 Patrick Stevens, Tamb. 5.800 1 *Becky Hall, Mt. Eden 7.151 Eden 15 Kristina Tarango, Starlite 4.250 Novice Trot Overall - Men 2 Stephanie Freedman, displayed Bronze Overall - Women 1 *Patrick Stevens, Tamb. 5.013 Mt. Eden 7.113 1 Marisa Hamar, Showtime 6.151 3 Karensa Douglas, Wdside 7.017 her Gold Tiny Tots Compulsories (8) 2 *Alyssa Woodman, Mt.Edn 6.060 1 *Kimberly Palmer, Kgs Mtn 4.650 4 Alexis Garrod, Mt. Eden 7.016 Kür on 3 Sofia Fisher, Showtime 6.017 5 Kelly Thwing, Evergreen 6.986 2Tyler Thompson, Evergrn 4.413 Faronia. 4 Sabrina Griswold, Evergrn 5.919 6 Jackie Bors, Woodside 6.961 3 Jackie Bley, Morning Star 4.350 5 Brittany Dutra, Mt. Eden 5.885 7 Olivia Swan, Mt. Eden 6.907 8 Katie Richie, Coast Line 6.686 6Tammy Smith, Pacific Cst 5.680 2-Phase Events 9 Florence Rubinger, Tam 6.548 7 Gillie Vickars, Tambourine 5.635 Open 2-Phase Team 10 Jenny Timpson, Black Pnt 6.476 8 Marina Olivieri, Cst Line 5.625 1Tambourine 5.925 11 Teresa Keville, Tambourine 6.353 9 Haviland Hages, Pac Cst 5.565 Open 2-Phase Team Kür 12 Megan McPartland, BlkPnt 6.328 10 Alyssa Long, Pacific Cst 5.561 1Tambourine 7.833 Silver RI - Men 11 Crystina Mehan, Cst Line 5.549 Open 2-Phase Team Overall 1 Steven Bertling, Pnto Rnch6.577 12 Brittany Fair, Pacific Coast 5.530 1*Tambourine 6.879 2 Ross Douglas, Woodside 6.569 13 Kelly Germany, Evergreen 5.487 Prelim. 2 Phase Team Comp. Silver RII - Men 14 Hannah Boyd, Mt. Eden 5.473 1 Evergreen 5.609 1 Ross Douglas, Woodside 6.460 28 Bret Powers, Sun. North 5.138 19 Brittany Fair, Pacific Coast 5.340 15 Kristina Tarango, Starlite 5.253 2Tambourine 5.491 2 Steven Bertling, Pnto Rach6.405 29 Elizabeth Horve, Pac. Cst 5.100 20 Kristin Olsen, Sun. North 5.300 Bronze Comp. RI - Men 3 Pacific Coast One 5.034 Silver Overall - Men 30 Maria Oehlsen, Pacific Cst 5.088 21 Sara Cleary, Nu Balance 5.300 1 Sean Keville, Tambourine 5.388 4 Pacific Coast Two 4.072 1 *Ross Douglas, Woodside 6.515 31 Crystina Mehan, Cst Line 5.063 22 Maria Oehlsen, Pacific Cst 5.260 2 Roger Warren, Starlite 5.275 Prel. 2 Phase Team Brl Kür 2 Steven Bertling, Pnto Rnch6.491 32 Elizabeth Naumann,MtEd 5.038 23 Prissilla Santiago, Sun. No 5.220 Bronze Kür - Men 1 Pacific Coast One 7.933 Bronze Comp. RI - Women 33 Jody Ramos, Nu Balance 4.900 24 Sarah Jones, Nu Balance 5.120 1 Sean Keville, Tambourine 5.720 2 Evergreen 7.833 1 Alyssa Woodman, Mt. Edn 6.738 34 Rosie Ross, Coast Line 4.875 25 Marlena Howard, Cst Line 5.080 2 Roger Warren, Starlite 5.460 3Tambourine 7.667 35 Sandiney Garcia, Sun. No. 4.863 2 Alyssa Long, Pacific Coast 6.075 26 Shari Smith-Mead, Tamb 5.060 Bronze Comp. RII - Men 4 Pacific Coast Two 7.267 36 Sarah Jones, Nu Balance 4.838 3 Marisa Hamar, Showtime 6.025 27 Brittany Fagundez, Shwtm 5.060 1 Sean Keville, Tambourine 6.013 Prel. 2 Phase Team Overall 4 Brittany Fair, Pacific Coast 5.900 37 Larissa Fisher, Sun. North 4.813 28 Jenny Cleary, Nu Balance 5.040 2 Roger Warren, Starlite 4.188 1 *Evergreen 6.721 5 Sofia Fisher, Showtime 5.875 38 Morgan Rogers, Mt. Eden 4.800 29 Kenna McKenzie, Mt. Eden 5.020 Bronze Overall - Men 2Tambourine 6.579 6 Gillie Vickars, Tambourine 5.725 39 Prissilla Santiago, Sun. No 4.438 30 Sierra Anderson, Nu Ba 5.000 1 *Sean Keville, Tambourine 5.707 3 Pacific Coast One 6.484 7 Sara Cleary, Nu Balance 5.688 40 Jenny Cleary, Nu Balance 4.350 4 Pacific Coast Two 5.669 31 Morgan Rogers, Mt. Eden 4.960 2 Roger Warren, Starlite 4.974 8 Brittany Dutra, Mt. Eden 5.675 41 Sierra Anderson, Nu Bal. 4.163 Novice 2 Phase Team Comp. 32 Iliana Salazar, Sun. North 4.780 Nov. Ctr Comp. - Women (25) 9 Kelly Germany, Evergreen 5.675 Bronze Kür - Women 1 Pinto Ranch 5.053 33 Carolyn Conner, Tamb. 4.600 1 Lacey Behrens, Pnto Rnch 5.900 10 Brittany Fagundez, Shwtm 5.663 1 Marisa Hamar, Showtime 6.540 2 Shannon Hoke, Tamb. 5.888 Novice 2 Phase Team Brl Kür 11 Haviland Hages, Pac. Cst 5.663 2Tammy Smith, Pacific Cst 6.440 34 Larissa Fisher, Sun. North 4.600 3 Erin Day, Tambourine 5.613 1 Pinto Ranch 7.100 12 Kristina Tarango, Starlite 5.650 3 Sabrina Griswold, Evergrn 6.420 35 Elizabeth Naumann,MtEdn 4.580 Novice Ctr Kür - Women (18) 2 Evergreen 5.933 13 Tammy Smith, Pacific Cst 5.638 4 Crystina Mehan, Cst Line 6.320 36 Nikki Stoke, Panaché 4.460 1 Lacey Behrens, Pnto Rnch 7.400 Novice 2 Phase Team Overall 14 Kenna McKenzie, Mt. Eden5.638 5 Marina Olivieri, Cst Line 6.200 37 Sandiney Garcia, Sun. No. 4.400 2 Jamie Velguth, Evergreen 6.780 15 Hannah Boyd, Mt. Eden 5.613 6 Kelly Germany, Evergreen 6.160 1 Pinto Ranch 6.077 38 Valerie Phipps, Panaché 4.180 3 Cassandra Hicks, Evergrn 6.500 Trot 2 Phase Team Comp. (4) 16 Nikki Stoke, Panaché 5.575 7 Sofia Fisher, Showtime 6.100 39 Jody Ramos, Nu Balance 4.000 Nov. Ctr Overall-Women (18) 1 Pinto Ranch 5.244 17 Sabrina Griswold, Evergrn 5.563 8 Brittany Dutra, Mt. Eden 5.880 Bronze Comp. RII - Women 18 Valerie Phipps, Panaché 5.550 9 Kristina Tarango, Starlite 5.860 1 Lacey Behrens, Pnto Rnch 6.650 2 Cyn Vw-Le Amor En Paris 4.688 1 Brittany Dutra, Mt. Eden 6.100 19 Marina Olivieri, Coast Line5.525 10 Shauna Zelinski, Pac Cst 5.780 2 *Erin Day, Tambourine 5.967 3Tambourine One 4.566 2 Sofia Fisher, Showtime 6.075 20 Carolyn Conner, Tamb.e 5.488 11 Haviland Hages, Pac Cst 5.720 3 Shannon Hoke, Tamb. 5.884 Trot 2 Ph. Team Brl Kür (4) 21 Marlena Howard, Cst Line 5.463 12 Elizabeth Horve, Pac Cst 5.700 3 Alyssa Woodman, Mt. Edn 5.963 Novice Canter Comp.- Men 1Tambourine One 6.130 22 Shari Smith-Mead, Tamb. 5.313 13 Chelsea Bylard, Nu Bal 5.640 4 Marisa Hamar, Showtime 5.888 1 Eric Garcia, Tambourine 5.375 2Tambourine Two 6.000 23 Shauna Zelinski, Pac Cst 5.275 14 Gillie Vickars, Tambourine 5.580 5 Sabrina Griswold, Evergrn 5.775 2 Joel Gordon, Nu Balance 4.850 3 Pinto Ranch 5.830 24 Chelsea Bylard, Nu Bal. 5.263 15 Hannah Boyd, Mt. Eden 5.580 6 Gillie Vickars, Tambourine 5.600 3 Ian Manza, Evergreen 4.663 Trot 2 Phase Team Overall 25 Iliana Salazar, Sun. North 5.250 16 Alexandra Williams,PacCst 5.540 7 Brittany Fair, Pacific Coast 5.350 Novice Canter Kür - Men 1 Pinto Ranch 5.538 26 Kristin Olsen, Sun. North 5.213 17 Alyssa Long, Pacific Coast 5.520 8 Haviland Hages, Pac Cst 5.313 1 Eric Garcia, Tambourine 5.540 2*Tambourine One 5.349 27 Alexandra Williams,PacCst 5.175 18 Alyssa Woodman, Mt. Edn 5.480 9 Crystina Mehan, Cst Line 5.263 2 Joel Gordon, Nu Balance 4.680 3Tambourine Two 5.166

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Chauncey supported the Nu Balance B Team.

The Tambourine B Team featured mother, Teresa Keville and son, Sean Keville on Maude.

The Sundance A Team performed a demonstration of their Kür on Scarletto.

Barrel Events Team Barrel Kür 1 Nu Balance 7.767 Open Barrel Triples 1 *B.Olsen/K.Douglas/M.Thurston, Woodside 8.300 Trot Barrel Triples 1 E.Matulic/H.Roberts/ R.Colbert, Morning Star 5.467 2 N.Isaacson/G.Bizaro/J.Muyo Mt. Eden/Pacific Coast 5.433 Advanced Barrel Doubles (9) 1 *Ginny Kaufmann/Stephanie Formerly VALENTINES Freedman, Mt. Eden 8.300 2 Katie Richie/Karensa Douglas, Coast Line 8.100 3 Leticia Solorzano/Liz Martinico, CUSTOM TEAM Nu Balance 8.000 Preliminary Brl Doubles (4) 1 *Kristina Tarango/Roger Warren, SPORTSWEAR Starlite 6.833 2 Alyssa Woodman/Kenna McKenzie, Mt. Eden 6.667 3 Sara Cleary/Jenny Cleary, Nu Balance 6.533 Novice Ctr Barrel Doubles 1 *Ashlee Lambert/Ashley Miller, Mt. Eden 5.967 Trot Barrel Doubles 1 *Molly Joe Pearson/Katherine Wick, Woodside 6.600 2 Elana Matulic/Rebecca Colbert, Morning Star 6.233 3 Jackie Bley/Nicole Roberts, Morning Star 5.733 Novice Trot Brl Doubles (9) 1 *Anika Balkan/Rachel Miller, Black Point 6.667 2 Kayla Palmer/Cassidy Palmer, Kings Mountain 6.333 Nov. Ctr Brl Kür-Women (20) 3 Patrick Stevens, Tamb 4.800 3 Elizabeth Lindahl/Lindsey 1 *Destiny Pelham, Tamb 7.000 Tiny Tots Barrel Kür (5) Neurerburg, Tambourine 6.267 2 Jamie Velguth, Evergreen 6.967 1 *Kimberly Palmer, Kgs Mtn 7.967 For a Free Catalog Gold Barrel Kür 3 Michele Stevens, Tam 6.933 2 Jackie Bley, Morning Star 6.933 1 *Ginny Kaufman, Mt. Eden 7.500 Novice Canter Brl Kür - Men 3 Lauren Hyuer, Woodside 6.433 2 Julie Keville, Tambourine 7.367 1 *Eric Garcia, Tambourine 5.600 Coaches Barrel Kür & Color Swatches 3 Megan Benjamin, Mt. Eden7.133 2 Ian Manza, Evergreen 5.300 1 *Carolyn Conner/Shelbie Silver Barrel Kür (7) Trot Barrel Kür (11) Stafford, Morning Star 4.733 CALL (503) 366-3628 1 *Alexis Garrod, Mt. Eden 7.100 1 *Sara Frazer, Pegasus 6.833 2C.Conner/L.Sache/J.Bley, 2 Stephanie Freedman, 2 Gabby Bizaro, Pac Coast 6.833 Morning Star 4.633 FAX (503) 366-6294 Mt. Eden 7.000 3 Karle Thornton, Starlite 6.733 Family Barrel Kür (demo) 3 Florence Rubinger, Tamb 6.800 Nov. Trot Brl Kür-Women (42) 1 *Katharine Wick/John Wick, Email: [email protected] Bronze Brl Kür - Women (22) 1 *Anika Balkan, Black Point 5.933 Woodside 5.300 1 *Brittany Fair, Pacific Coast6.933 2 Rachel Miller, Black Point 5.600 2 E.Matulic/A.Matulic/R.Colbert, 100 SOUTH FIRST STREET, 2 Alyssa Long, Pacific Coast 6.833 3 Thunder Braun, Coast Line5.600 Morning Star 4.967 3Tammy Smith, Pacific Cst 6.767 Novice Trot Barrel Kür - Men 3 Eva Casell/Benjamin Casell, ST. HELENS, OREGON 97051 Bronze Barrel Kür - Men 1 *Cosmo Nims, Mng Star 5.300 Kings Mountain 4.800 1 *Roger Warren, Starlite 6.000 2 Reno Nims, Morning Star 4.900 * Region II Fest Champion

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Joel Gordon of Nu Balance, performs his Novice Canter Kür on Sebastian.

Brianne Chapman of Nu Balance displays her style in her Novice Trot Barrel Kur. Pinto Ranch’s Kristen Anderson on Misty perorms her Trot Kür. Sara Cleary and Jenny Cleary of Nu Balance Pearl Martin of Evergreen performs perform their Preliminary Barrel Double Kür. her Silver Kür on Sebastian.

Pacific Coast’s Gabby Bizaro presents her Trot Kür on Pegasus. They are ALL Stars!

Sebastian supports Leticia Solorzano of Nu Balance as she performs her Gold Kür.

Nicole Isaacson and Jessica Muyo of Mt. Eden display their Camile Gordon of Nu Novice Trot Balance flies in her Double Kür. Novice Trot Barrel Kur.

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Deadline for Next Issue: August 31, 2001 - Feature: Nationals CALENDARCALENDAR OFOF VAULTINGVAULTING EVENTSEVENTS 2001 Feb. 16 Tambourine’s Barrel Fest, Petaluma, CA. Sept. 15-16 Great Falls/Topaz Fest, Herndon, VA. Contact Contact Kelley Holly 707/938-2447 or tambou- Andrea Bridgeman 703/903-2496 or [email protected] [email protected]. Feb. 28-Mar 3 AVA Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA. Contact N. Sept. 29 Black Point’s HarvestFest, Oakland, CA. Takemoto 83/462-6783 or [email protected] Contact Carole Dwinell 925/372-3374 or [email protected]. May 18-19 Garrod’s Spring Classic (AHSA/AVA Recog- nized) and May Fest, Saratoga, CA. Contact Oct. 19-21 10th Anniversary of Voltigierziekel Vaulting Marianne Rose 408/867-1789 or Forum, Bad Boll, Germany. Contact Ulrike [email protected]. Rieder 0 62 23 97 00 41 or e-mail [email protected]. July 25-28 Region II Championships(AHSA/AVA Recog- nized), Grass Valley, CA. Contact M. Rose 408/ Oct. 27 William Woods Univ. Fall Fest (AVA Recog- 867-1789 or [email protected]. nized), Fulton, MO. Contact Jean Kraus 573/592- 4298. Aug. 14-17 AHSA/AVA National Championships, Oct. 28 Mt. Eden’s Halloween Fest, Saratoga, CA. Livermore, CA. Contact Marianne Rose 408/867- Contact Marianne Rose 408/867-1789 or 1789 or [email protected]. [email protected]. Sept. 10-22 World Equestrian Games, World Vaulting Oct. 31-Nov 4 NARHA National Conference, Seattle, WA. Championships, Jerez de la Fontera, Spain. Contact Michael Kaufmann 303/452-1212 or Contact Gail Ostendorf 650/948-8137 or mkaufmann@narha. org. [email protected]. November 5 AVA Board Meeting, Albuquerque NM, Contact Sept. 28 Black Point’s HarvestFest, Oakland, CA. Marge Oaks 505/898-0236. Contact Carole Dwinell 925/372-3374 or [email protected]. 2002 Oct. 27 Mt. Eden’s Halloween Fest, Saratoga, CA. January 26 Black Point’s WinterBarrel Fest, location TBA., Contact Marianne Rose 408/867-1789 or CA. Contact Carole Dwinell 925/372-3374 or [email protected]. [email protected]. Saddle Club Features Vaulting The author thanks Jan Weber and Sue Detol for their as- The Saddle Club series book that includes vaulting is now sistance with the book. I think all of us owe these two a huge available! It is titled Horse Feathers and is volume #98. The thank you for helping create such an accurate and inspiring author is Bonnie Bryant. It is published by Bantam Skylark story about vaulting. New York, ISBN 0-553-48740-X. It is probably on the shelf of your bookstore as it’s a very popular series. Reminder by Jan Weber Review by Isabelle Bibbler I’m sure you remember to go to igive.com first to place Bonnie Bryant goes to great lengths to describe vaulting your book order Remember philanthropy is easy! If anyone to the reader. Over and over she emphasizes the importance of else is ordering online Enter Barnes and Nobel (2.0% dona- the vaulter moving with the horse. She talks about the impor- tion) or Amazon.com (1.5% donation) just remember to enter tance of warm-up, why vaulters don’t wear helmets, why good through the mall at igive.com and you help vaulting two ways footing is necessary etc. She also makes a strong case for how and the price is the same as ordering directly from the vaulting is great training for any rider. bookseller’s website!

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