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VADA/Nova, Inc. Volume 41, Issue 8 August 2012 Halt at X- Guest editorial by Sheli King LIFE GOES ON few hours away, and from the video, we could It’s probably been close to 3 years since tell she was nicely started and already walk, I’ve written a P & P column. So much has trot and cantering quietly under saddle, so off changed for me in that time. Most significantly, I we went. My trainer rode and liked her and retired and moved from Alexandria to Purcellville then it was my turn. I was of course, tense as – talk about a change in life styles! Max, my a board, but she handled that with aplomb, experiment in breeding, is now 2 – very cute and a much like she did the trucks cruising down total brat. Apparently, the combination of the the road and the lawn mowers that were out A pony is a childhood terrible twos combined with a pony brain is not the for the first trim of the season. She was very dream; a horse is an world’s best combination! But we are hopeful that much the type of horse I liked, forward and adult treasure. by next year maybe, his behavior will match his sensitive, but sensible. And yet, on the trip looks. But it hasn’t been all smooth sailing. In home, my first comment to my trainer was January, I very suddenly lost Nikki, my really that while I thought she was a nice horse, I – Rebecca Carroll special mare. Not only was she sweet and beauti- didn’t love her. To which my trainer wisely ful, with some of the prettiest markings I have ever responded that it was probably too soon for seen on a pinto, she was an awesome teacher. She me to love any horse. Smart trainer! would clock around all day if I asked her to, steady Fast forward a few months and and forward, but always letting me know if I was Emma and I are really started to get to know crooked, stiff or . .(fill in the blank here with a each other. She is everything we thought she litany of my position flaws!) But then, if I got my was and more, and she continues my love VADA IS A act together and got it right, she was the first to let affair with mares. We entered our first USDF GROUP MEMBER me know, suddenly letting go in her back and schooling shows a few weeks ago. Ok, we ORGANIZATION. moving like a different horse. I have her to thank just did Intro A & B, but she is only 4, I had THEIR MEMBERS ARE for any improvements I have made in my riding her only for a little over 2 months and it has AUTOMATICALLY USDF over the last few year and for that, and so much been a while since I have shown. We had a GROUP MEMBERS. more, she will always hold a very special place in blast, and oh yeah, I’m falling in love!! my heart. I knew I wanted/needed another horse, but Publication Deadline in had absolutely no idea what I was looking for. Piaffe & Passage is the Aside from a slight sex preference (having had 3 20th. wonderful mares in a row, I had a soft spot for them) I was determined to keep an open mind as VADA/Nova WEB SITE: we started horse shopping. I assumed I would end http://www.vadanova.org up with a warmblood of some type, but beyond that, who knew? And, as Nikki’s one drawback Membership Applications (well ok, maybe one of several) was that she was should be sent to: on the big side for me, certainly something a little smaller. As I tried a few horses, it quickly became Barbara Pickering clear to me and my trainer the type of horse that PO Box 354 worked for me. That knowledge, combined with Haymarket, VA the ability to check out the marketplace via video, 20168-0354 meant I really didn’t look at a lot of horses before we went to try Poema. She was only 4, which was Send all other inquires to: younger than I thought I would end up with, 16 ++ VADA/Nova Inc., hands (and at only 4, probably still growing) so photo by Gary Coppage P.O.Box 398 bigger than I really wanted, and a Thoroughbred/ GRC Photography Inc. Hamilton, VA 20159 Andalusian cross, so not the warmblood I anticipat- ed, but at least she was a mare! She was only a VADA/NOVA BOARD MEETINGS All VADA/Nova Board of Directors’ meetings are open to the general membership; the Board welcomes any visitors. The meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7:00 PM at Morven Park International Equestrian Center (in the classroom next to the lounge ). For directions, you may contact any of the Board members or go to our website at www.vadanova.org and click on “Shows” There you will find a link with directions to Morven Park. 2012 VADA/Nova Officers Barbara Pickering President ~ Alison Head Dilly Jackson 703-754-8506 V. 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Send to: Barbara Pickering, PO Box 354, Haymarket, Va., 20168-0354 Phone: 703-754-8506 Email: [email protected] 2 PRELIMINARY SUMMARY MINUTES – VADA/Nova Board Meeting June 11, 2012– Morven Park Lounge The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. Twelve of the Board members were present and three were excused. June minutes were accepted by the Board Herbert Seiberl Clinic: Sheli reported that the clinician’s father took ill, and the clinic had to be cancelled. Given the very hot weather and the less than hoped for auditor turnout, this was prob- ably for the best. The Board discussed what we could possibly do in the future regarding clinics that would attract riders & auditors. There doesn’t seem to be a great deal of interest in clinics; perhaps people are saving their money for show entries. Fortunately, VADA/Nova was not out of pocket too much money- less than $100. Treasurer’s Report: Dilly reported that we have $7809.68 in the Special Account, and $54,273.27 in the Regular Account. The June Licensed show made a profit of approximately $6085. Licensed Shows/Breed Show: Michelle reported that there were not a lot of entries to date, so an E-blast will be sent out to remind people. We are receiving Breed sponsorships from groups such as the Hanoverian Breeders (High Point award), Oldenbergs and Rhinelander Breeders. Volunteers: Donna reported that almost all volunteer positions for the Youth Team show have been filled- though she may need more ring stewards. Youth Team Show: Alison& Sheli reported that entries are OK so far, though maybe a bit down in numbers from last year’s show. The Friday night pizza party is being sponsored, and there will be a driving dressage demo on Friday night. August Schooling Show: Dilly reported for Jessie. There are 95 riders entered so far, so it’s not quite full (as of 2 weeks ago). The secretary’s “tent” will be set up next to the Davis Ring. Membership: Barb said that we now have 358 members. New Business: Alison reported that the DVCTA wants to do their “L” judge program at the Sept. 2013 show at Morven Park. VADA has it’s own “L” program, and we’ll have to check on those dates & venue.