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Horse and Vaulter Training page 4

Nationals 2002 Information page 13

CVI** Saumur a Photo-Essay page 20

Tambourine Vaulters perform their Team Kür in Saumur, France.

Photo by 2 Karens Photos Promotion is Your Job

Jan Weber an article about the Garrod Selection Tri- information. Have your vaulters save their • Recently, Northwind Vaulters, Red- als. on EquiSearch, an equine e-zine new moves for competition and use those wing Vaulters, Battle Point Vaulters and Congratulations to Carole, the most things they do successfully 100% of the Cheam Vaulters (a Canadian team) pro- published member of our vaulting family time and have been doing awhile, so it’s vided three demonstrations at the Greater with articles in several major equestrian very comfortable. Those who don’t get to Northwest Equine Expo! magazines, including: Equestrian Maga- see the sport very often are really impressed • Tamborine had a journalist and pho- zine (formerly Horse Show Magazine), even with the flag and the mill. tographer from the Press Democrat do a RIDE Magazine, The Chronicle of the Not sure how to get your information story with photos about their competition! Horse, Practical Horseman. Carole con- published? Call one of the clubs that has • Great Falls and Topaz are sponsor- tinues to get the word out like no one else. been successful or contact one of our ex- ing a competition that was announced in Vaulting will remain a secret if we perienced writers like Carole Dwinell, the Washington Post! don’t ALL get the word out! If your vault- Christine Appel-Bucierka, or Nancy Carole Dwinell’s recent article on our ers and horse are ready to go before a crowd Stevens-Brown. Get some hints. The time Annual Meeting appeared in The Chronicle (there may actually be lots of spectators!!! frame for sending out your information is of the Horse (April 12, 2002). The and loud applause!!! and spotlights!!!) and crucial. Magazines require much longer Chronicle reaches a broad audience and can put together a demo that looks safe and lead times than newspapers or TV news. now they know about our tribute to Rick fun ... think about an exposition or fair in TV documentaries take a long lead time! Hawthorne, Mentor of the Year; AVA Rule your state. It’s great for vaulting and great If you get an article in the paper or pro- Changes; information on the new Kür fun for your vaulters. gram, please send me a copy for the files!! Manual by Emma Drinker and Isabelle When doing a demo, don’t be too shy Don’t forget to write an article for Vaulting Bibbler and the Osierlea Award presented to ask for a free booth for your group or World! If you don’t have time, ask a vaulter to King and the Dyers. She also published space to pass out brochures and other to write about a personal experience.

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Vaulting World 2 June 2002 President’s Message Table of Contents WOW! Nancy Stevens-Brown Promotion is Your Job Jan Weber ...... 2 Non Profit Status for Clubs Vicki Smith. 2 Horse Training WOW...Why, Oh, Why do I love vaulting? The an- Training the New Vaulting Horse swer is simple: vaulting continually astounds and awes Laura Borson ...... 4 me. Well, that is not exactly true, as it is not vaulting but Is Your Horse Bored? the vaulting family that wows me. We live in an age when people are seeking bigger thrills, and jazzier café mocha Chris Appel-Bucierka ...... 5 Java spritz with a double latte twist. For me vaulting pro- “Carraige” and Side Reins vides the surprise and kicks that others seek, — without J. Ashton Moore ...... 5 the caffeine! Not the WOW quality the judges speak about Hot Weather Competition when a performance really has zing: no, nothing that thrilling. It is the unfore- Hope Scherf & Sue Smith ...... 6 seen things that WOW me. Learning to Master the ‘Now’ Just before Garrod’s Spring Classic I hosted a wonderful young vaulter Ron Meredith ...... 7 from Massachusetts named Claire Rosenfeld. After reading about the compe- Training Vaulters tition in Vaulting World, Claire decided she wanted to come to compete and Armed but Not Dangerous watch. Throughout her career Claire has struggled to overcome fear, yet by the weekend this East Coast dreamer placed remarkably well in all of her classes. Nancy Stevens-Brown ...... 8 Her initiative and enthusiasm for vaulting were a clear wow! My Philosophy of Coaching During this same week a former student, Valerie Phipps, asked for help Connie Geisler ...... 8 tuning up her Kür for Garrod’s. Despite many disappointments over the years, Anatomy of a Vault Valerie has remained dedicated to vaulting. She has not been a confident per- Nancy Stevens-Brown ...... 9 former, but on that day something clicked. All of those years of watching Valerie Stretching and Strength Exercises struggle, falter, and return paid off in one afternoon practice. Her sudden poise, Emma Drinker ...... 10 presence, and grasp of what it takes to perform were a joy to behold. My hus- Teaching Dreams band Bill said said “WOW!” when he saw Valerie present her Kür. Nancy Stevens-Brown ...... 11 Saturday’s Garrod’s Spring Classic began with the familiar voice of an- nouncer, Roger Roy. A proud Dad, Roger’s own talented daughters finished Practice Tips Amy McCune ...... 11 their vaulting careers many years ago, yet Roger remains to lend a hand for The Bookshelf ...... 12 everything from announcing and tractoring, to just a warm hello. When I spoke Nationals 2002 the next day about Roger’s quarter century contribution to vaulting, my long Preliminary Schedule ...... 13 time friend and original co-coach at Timberline Vaulters, Laurie Johnson Brandt, General Information ...... 14 smiled as she remembered Roger’s many hours of help at our Fathers’ Day Class Descriptions/Prize List ...... 16 Fest. She simply said, “Wow!” CVI** Saumur Mt. Eden’s A Team Kür was the Photos by 2 Karens Photos ...... 20 most inspirational event of the day. They had a tough triple as the finale Scottish Vaulting Team of their five-minute routine. Their Kerith Lemon ...... 20 horse had not been steady, yet stand- Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron ...... 22 ing base Alexis Garrod audibly took Hi Ho in Ohio Nancy Stevens-Brown .. 23 control when it counted most. When New Academy of Equestrian Arts ...... 23 the little flyer, Tammy Smith at last Results dismounted, Alexis noticeably let Hearts & Diamonds Spring Fest .. 24 out her breath, then lit up with a big smile before she and the neck base Woodside Vaulters Spring Fest ..... 25 ended the Kür. Wow! Emerald City Spring Fest ...... 26 Roger’s dedication, Claire’s de- Tambourine Spring Fun Fest ...... 26 sire, Valerie’s vision, and that series Tambourine Spring Fest ...... 26 of moves under Alexis’s strong lead- Great Falls/Topaz ership all epitomize what is great Mothers Day Fest ...... 27 about vaulting. Trust, communica- Garrod’s Spring Classic tion, leadership, decision-making, Photos by Eric Jewett ...... 28 focus, drive, and passion are values vaulting always seems to bring out Garrod’s May Fest Alexis Garrod and Stephanie Freedman when it counts. What more is there Photos by Eric Jewett ...... 30 support Tammy Smith on Jack to say but, WOW! AVA Directory ...... 31 Photo: Eric Jewett Calendar of Vaulting Events ...... 32

Vaulting World 3 June 2002 Horse Training Training the New to collected trot) are your best asset. Do lots The horse will have a hard time adjust- and lots of them! Transitions teach the horse ing to keeping moving while someone runs Vaulting Horse to keep his hind end underneath himself, out at him, then mounts him and then “falls” Laura Borson which develops his lightness and balance. off (in his eyes). Let him get used to and Ever since I became involved in vault- As I train my canter horses to also carry trust the sport first by using only one vaulter ing, I have been asked to start many young trot vaulters, I also teach them to do the who won’t do something to scare him. and new horses for a career in vaulting. My western jog which is a form of the collected I tell my vaulters to run out to the sur- extensive experience in training and com- trot without the impulsion. You can ask the cingle, never to the horse’s head as the area peting horses in many different disciplines horse to trot, do one step of walk, then back in front of his shoulder by his neck and head has taught me what works well and always to the trot. Also downward transitioning to is his space. If they run directly to the sur- what works to ensure that the individual an established halt with five steps of rein- cingle they are still behind and “driving” horse excels in his field and is always sound, back greatly increases the horse’s front-end him forward and the horse is less likely to happy, and eager to work. lightness, sets his weight onto his hocks, stop when they run out. Only the seasoned First and foremost the horse must be and keeps him alert. Remember that the team horses know to keep moving with easily able to do the job being asked of him. “back” is not generated from the horse’s someone running up by their head. If it’s easy for a horse then he has no rea- mouth — never pull back to tell the horse The vaulter should always get off to son to object. I can’t stress enough that if to go back. Just close your hand, then close the outside so they are not in the way of you put a horse on the vaulting circle, lock your leg, the horse will initially rock for- you working the horse. Only when the horse his head and mouth into side reins and then ward and when he hits the “wall” of the allows the vaulter to mount, perform, and make him canter or trot when it is not physi- closed hand he’ll move backwards to the dismount without breaking stride do I then cally easy for him, then you throw in a only “open door” to release the energy. introduce another vaulter. By that time the vaulter who runs at him, mounts, and “falls” Transitions on the circle work wonders. horse understands and won’t be frightened off, well that’s just trouble soup and the Begin with eight strides of canter then ten and overwhelmed by the sport and can horse is definitely not going to care for this of trot, back to six of canter. Make the tran- handle the different ways each vaulter sport. sitions clean. Never run the horse into the vaults. Riding the vaulting horse is crucial to canter. If he speeds up to break into the can- I keep the training sessions short so the his development. Let’s say that I have a new ter, bring him back, regroup, and then try horse never gets to the tired point where he overweight horse that I’d like to use as a again. To do the canter transition, it helps has a chance to start disliking his work. Also vaulting horse. First order — he will begin to go from a medium trot to a slow col- the vaulters always bring out a carrot piece fitness and endurance training. I take him lected trot. The horse’s weight will auto- and give a pat after each go to say “thank out on the trails and into the fields for con- matically be moving backwards making the you” and “good job”. ditioning exercise sets that the three-day transition easier on him. I have recently also begun using a new eventers use to develop their horses. An All of these different exercises will method with the vaulting horses. Now all example of this is three minutes of trot and help the horse carry vaulters more easily. my horses work in a well-fitting halter with one minute of canter, then two minutes of Again, if your horse is unable to easily and the side reins hooked to the cheek pieces. trot, one minute of walk, and two minutes lightly canter a 20 meter circle under saddle Side reins are a necessity to help the horse of canter, and finally three minutes of trot with your hands and legs to support him, keep a frame and stay balanced, but they and two minutes of walk. The exercise rou- how can you expect him to do so under are too restrictive and harsh on a mouth. I tines are developed per each horse’s fitness. vaulting tack, on his own, while having to have found that the horses keep their For an extremely overweight horse that also balance against a vaulter’s movements? frames, stay happier, and have less stress has no muscle structure I’ll do this with him and muscle fatigue in their neck with the at least three times a week with dressage For the initial vaulting training halter.. I have many times seen side reins schooling in between the sessions. I never too loose. They flap making small jerks on make the ring work a conditioning session. of a horse, I believe in the horse’s mouth as can the weight of a I keep the sessions in the ring to a 30 minute THE POWER OF THREE loose longe line. If a vaulter makes a wrong maximum and then we’ll hit the trails for a move, the surcingle moves and pulls on the minimum of 30 minutes of fun. Ring work 1. Myself, who already has a horse’s mouth. only develops balance, suppleness, light- rapport with the horse, When you ride a horse, your hand has ness, muscular control, and obedience. 2. The horse, the freedom to move with the horse’s head Keep your expectations reasonable: if the and neck allowing for a soft responsive horse is unable to canter in an open field 3. A trusted vaulter (doesn’t mouth on the horse. Side reins that are too for two minutes without falling apart then necessarily have to be a Silver loose to allow for balance and adjustment how can you expect him to canter a 20 meter or Gold level). Only one in the young horse flap and jerk on the circle lightly and easily? mouth hence creating a hard mouthed horse For dressage schooling, transitions (i.e. vaulter trains the horse. which in turn begins to lean on the rider’s medium trot to collected trot to extended hand. Side reins adjusted correctly on a

Vaulting World 4 June 2002 Horse Training young horse so they don’t jerk are too re- horse who has been ridden only to drill, schedule. Heaven forbid that someone strictive on his mouth and he’ll begin to drill, drill in the ring, decides to start a new should block her way when she wants to fight them or lean on them, also ruining his career as a bucking bronco. No way can get in the trailer to go somewhere! And nice soft responsive mouth. I’ve seen many he be coaxed to go around one more barrel. healthy (knock on wood) — she is fit in horses freak out at the unforgiving side If he goes into the ring at all, he just bucks mind and body! reins. Working in the halter, horses go and bolts. All examinations are completed I took what I learned form Topaz and against the nose pressure — it still keeps and no problems found. Another case of applied it to another horse behavior prob- them in frame, doesn’t ruin their mouths horse boredom? lem. I was teaching a vaulting clinic to and allows them to balance and flex with- another team and a question was asked out causing them discomfort of mouth or about why their horse had started bucking, bit/side rein pressure. I have had my bridles I suggested that riding on breaking gait, and wringing its tail. I asked modified to have rings attached to the sides trails and in lessons and if any physical or tack problems had been of the cavasson so that I can longe them in limiting vaulting to two discovered. The answer was no. How of- bridle and still have the side reins hooked lessons a week might change up for nose pressure only. ten do you vault on the horse? Four or five I can honestly say that by using these the horse’s attitude. The times a week was the answer. What else is training methods I have been able to more vaulters could make use of the horse used for? Just vaulting, was the quickly train vaulting horses to carry full vaulting barrels on alternate answer. I suggested that riding on trails and in competition loads. These horses stay re- days. The solution worked in laxed, happy and eager to work. They work lessons and limiting vaulting to two lessons off of the voice and barely if ever, do I need less than two weeks! a week might change the horse’s attitude. to even shake my whip. The vaulters could make use of vaulting When training and working with any My interest was perked on this subject barrels on alternate days. The solution horse for any discipline, use common sense, about 10 years ago when I trained my then worked in less than two weeks! kindness and courtesy. These great animals 12 year old draft cross mare, Topaz, for The Clifton Horse Society is on the will give you everything and more if you vaulting. She was known to have a stub- right track about this issue. They have a are fair with them. Make sure they can do born streak and a lot of “smarts” as well. Year End Award - the Proteus Award — for what you’re asking of them easily and then Topaz made it very clear form the start that the horse and rider team who participate in stop before it becomes too hard. No horse she was NOT bolting to spend her life go- the widest variety of activities in a year. should ever have to hit the point of saying ing in circles. She didn’t get any argument Pony Club has been practicing this theory “No, I’ve had enough”. If they do, you’ve from me because I knew I would just get for years by offering camp, rallies, games, done them a huge disfavor and are on the dizzy! Seriously, both of us love many etc. The 4-H and other horse groups have track to losing a hard-working partner. other activities. Her favorites are trail offered the “Versatility” class for years — Much success to all. riding, games and any kind of jumping. The horse and rider must go on the flat both jumping can be with or without a rider. She English and Western, and then compete in Is Your Horse Bored? amuses herself by appearing and disappear- barrel racing and over fences. Chris Appel-Bucierka ing in the barn yard or between pastures, Do you think those are bored horses From Vaulting World, November 1987 and the only way she can get there is to or riders? No Way! If every rider made an Maybe your horse’s life needs to be jump fences. Fortunately, being pastured attempt to be observant of her horse’s per- rounded out, but I don’t mean on a longeing on almost 3000 acres, she doesn’t leave the sonality, and varied her riding schedule to circle or by going around and around a property. I’m sure having so much acre- include different experiences, I strongly be- schooling ring. Horses, like people, can get age helps her attitude also. lieve that we would see many healthier and bored with the same old routine. How many Through trial and error, I found that if happier horses and riders!!! times do you hear riders complain about I varied Topaz’s schedule, she became more their horses misbehaving while schooling? and more cooperative whenever we vaulted. “Carriage” and Consider, for example the horse who So Topaz began many “sideline” careers — spends six days a week in a ring — three Pony Club camps, rallies, and events (she Side Reins days flat work and three days over fences, always took first or second place), Western J. Ashton Moore then suddenly develops an uncooperative time events (she always won the Scurry From Vaulting World, June 1973 attitude. Its flat work is marked by poor Race because it is over fences!), games, Most people accept without question transitions, improper leads, head tossing, parades, pony rides, and lots of trail riding. the importance of “carriage” or posture of teeth grinding, and tail wringing; and over Just for the experience and enjoyment we the vaulter when determining correctness fences, it has bucking fits and refusals. A tried fox hunting and Ride and Tie Races and quality of an exercise or performance. complete physical exam and tack exam in- too. Topaz is very graphic in her body lan- It is also very important, however, that the dicate no problems, and the rider is excel- guage, both when unhappy and happy. Her carriage of the horse is correct, not only to lent. Is the problem boredom? bright eyes, perked ears, and “let’s get go- improve the general impression of the horse What about the time an eventempered ing attitude” tell me when she likes her (Continued on next page)

Vaulting World 5 June 2002 Horse Training (Continued from previous page) will need to be gradually shortened until A horse which carries himself well on and vaulter as one, but more importantly, contact is established and the horse the side reins is an asset to any team in terms to make the horse more comfortable and to stretches or at least lowers his head. When of appearance and general impression, com- make him better to vault on. the horse carries his head down steadily and fort of both horse and vaulters, and safety. Correct longeing of the horse is an art without objection or discomfort, the reins in itself, whether for the purpose of improv- can gradually be raised to fit through the ing or furthering the training (and often rings in the surcingle, thus raising the neck Hot Weather correcting faults) in the riding horse, or for (poll) without losing the roundness and the purpose of making a better vaulting stretch of all the muscles of the horse’s top Competition horse. Many vaulting horses must be dual- line. These adjustments of the reins must Hope Scherf and Sue Smith purpose — riding horses as well as vault- be carried out carefully, watching the From Vaulting World, April 1987 ing mounts. If the longeing work in the horse’s reactions so as not to cause fear or Things to do at home before competition: vaulting class is correct, it will serve to en- bring about wild resistances during which 1. Water - give the horse flavored water hance the value of the horse as a pleasure the horse may hurt himself. daily for two weeks ahead of the Fest. animal - sometimes a very winning point Then put the same flavoring in the in securing the services of horses who oth- water at the competition. Many horses erwise are unused for riding! refuse water which tastes strange. Once the horse understands the me- 2. Electrolytes - consult your veterinar- chanics of longeing — staying on the circle, Side reins ian as to the appropriateness and dos- going forward, slowing and stopping on later age of electrolytes for your horse. command — the side reins should be at- 3. Do some of the vaulting practices in tached. They may be solid leather or have The horse’s carriage is correct if he the heat of the day at home before go- a limited amount of stretch, such as is pro- accepts the bit with a supple, yielding jaw ing to the Fest. Get the horse as well vided by those equipped with heavy rub- and poll (not throwing his head up, nor as the vaulters used to competing in ber rings. It is the adjustment of the side fighting nor pushing against the bit). He heat. Caution: start easy. reins which determines to a major extent, should keep his nose down, with the front Things to do during trailering: the carriage of the horse. of the face approaching a vertical line, thus 1. Try to trailer the horse during the rounding and stretching his neck. If the evening or early morning. neck is rounded (arched) and stretched, the 2. Sponge the horse often if you are trav- muscles of the back, loins and hindquar- eling in the heat of the day. ters relaxed, the horse’s movement will be Things to do at the competition: softer and springier rather than hard and 1. Make sure your horse has plenty of jolting. fresh water. Use a bucket if the horse is not used to an automatic waterer. Side reins at first 2 Any drugs given the horse may affect When the side reins are first attached Side reins it’s natural ability to withstand heat. on a horse that hasn’t had them on before, should Discuss this with your vet. Check the no one should be allowed to vault on or be never look USAE list of prohibited drugs if com- on the horse until it is plain that the horse like this peting on a day which includes USAE completely accepts the side reins without classes. objection. The first time the reins are at- If the horse’s nose is up, his neck con- 3. Routinely check your horse and take tached, they should be as long as possible, cave rather than convex and his back de- it out of it’s stall. Stalls tend to be hot so that the horse can hardly, if at all, reach pressed with tight, tense loins, his hindquar- boxes. Take your horse for walks. the end or find the contact. They should ters will be inhibited in their round forward 4. Wash your horse down with clear wa- not, at the very first, be attached too low to movement. This puts more strain on the ter after workouts. Be sure that its the surcincle in order to keep the horse from back during vaulting, as the horse cannot pulse and respiration is down to nor- hitting them if he puts up his head. absorb shock in his tightened back. More mal before you wash it. The first thing to establish is that the strain will be put on the legs and feet be- 5. When wetting the vaulters off in the horse stretches is neck down. This is ac- cause the horse’s back does not “swing” heat, also sponge off the horse. complished by putting the side reins very with each stride, helping to absorb concus- low on the surcingle. There are usually no sion. With a relaxed horse in good carriage, rings low down by the elbows so they must the vaulter will find it easier to follow the It’s going to be HOT at be sewn on, or the reins can simply be cushiony oscillations of the horse’s back (as Nationals. Study up now to looped around the whole surcingle. if, af- with the knees in a free stand), and will also learn how to keep your horses ter a few days, the horse still has not begun find that he gets more help in swings and and vaulters healthy and cool. to stretch down and seek contact, the reins kicks (as in vault-ons), flank, scissors, etc.)

Vaulting World 6 June 2002 Horse Training Learning to Master the inside or outside, the trainer sees it now Once they’re both thinking and reacts to it now. While the change is ‘Now’ about “now” and not about still subtle. Before it becomes something Ron Meredith big. And the horse being heeded in an arena President, Meredith Manor International anything before or after now, or at the end of a lead rope notices the Equestrian Centre the horse and trainer are trainer turning his body in a different di- When Meredith Manor students first focusing on the same thing at rection or speeding up the rhythm of her begin to work a horse using the training the same time. Now every footfalls or change the pattern of those foot- system we call “heeding”, they think they little change takes on falls to indicate a change of gait and reacts are teaching the horse to pay attention to now. So there’s never any need for a big them. Actually, heeding teaches the students meaning to both of them. fuss to get the horse to do something. Stay- to pay attention to their horse. Heeding ing in “now”, giving your full attention to brings the horse and trainer together in the The first thing any student needs to the horse so the horse gives his to you, just only place where any communication or learn about training is how to be with their makes it happen. learning can take place right now. horse now, now, now, stride after stride af- Here’s another example. You’re jog- The horse is already there because ter stride. They have to learn to pay atten- ging along and the horse notices a cougar- horses are masters of ‘now’. Their atten- tion to their horse if they want their horse sized rock that triggers some primitive tion is always on what’s happening right to pay attention to them. If their attention memory about something that feels scary. now, right this moment, and how that makes wanders away from the horse, they can’t If you’re thinking about how good that them feel. Whatever is going on right now blame the horse if his attention wanders to pizza was last night, you’re going to be sur- reminds them of something that has hap- the horse working in an adjacent paddock prised by the big spook that’s coming. pened to them before. They’re thinking or the one who just hollered from the other If, on the other hand, you were totally about whether that thing that happened be- side of the barn or the dog that just scooted into “now” you would have noticed some fore felt safe and comfortable or whether it under the fence or the grass growing where subtle signal that the horse’s “now” — his was something scary or uncomfortable the dog just scooted. attention — had shifted from you to the they’d rather avoid. For example, let’s say you’re walking rock. And you would have just as subtly For a horse, yesterday doesn’t matter your horse back to his stall and a buddy shifted his attention back to you by asking anymore and tomorrow isn’t here yet so comes alongside and asks you if you’d like for whatever shape you wanted the horse’s why bother about it. The horse isn’t think- to go for some pizza after you put your body to have, rhythmically reapplying ing about what he had to eat for breakfast horse away. You ask the horse to stop and whatever corridor of aid pressures you were or what’s on the menu for dinner. He isn’t stand then start discussing the time and using at the time to get the horse’s atten- thinking about how what’s happening right place and who else is going to be there, etc., tion back to you. Assuming the horse feels now relates to whatever event or action is with your buddy. You’ve just jumped ahead safe and comfortable with you, he’ll go coming next or how it fits into a sequence into thinking about the future. You’ve taken right on by that rock without a fuss once he of events your attention off of your horse. You’ve left puts his attention back on you. People, on the other hand, are big on “now” and left your horse. To control the horse’s body, you must process. They’re standing there right next As soon as the horse feels your atten- control the horse’s mind. To control his to their horse but their mind is on the great tion isn’t on him anymore, he stops paying mind, you must get his attention. To get and session they had with the horse yesterday attention to you. He drops his head and keep the horse’s attention you have to be or the wreck the day before or the show starts cropping some grass or he gets antsy with him now. Then now. And now. And so they’re trying to get ready for next week- and starts shifting around at the end of the on. If your attention wanders somewhere end. Their minds flip back and forth from lead instead of keeping his feet still because else in place or time, the horse’s attention what the horse is doing today to what they your feet are still. When you finally come is going to wander, too. hope he’s going to be like with another back to “now” and realize the horse isn’t Stay in “now” when you’re with your week or two of work. just standing there the way you asked him horse. Then be consistent about how you Instead of staying mentally with the to, you probably do something totally horse show, ask, and tell the horse what you want step the horse is taking right now, their mind illogical like yanking on the lead shank to him to do. Put those two things together is already jumping ahead two or three steps get his head up or yelling at him to get his and you’ll train a confident, trusting horse. in whatever sequence of steps they want. attention back on you. ©2001 Riding Masters Ltd. 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Vaulting World 7 June 2002 Training Vaulters Armed But Not and not just the arms, vaulters develop a singular style that serves to set them apart My Philosophy Dangerous! from the pack, and has the additional ben- of Coaching Nancy Stevens-Brown efit of aiding steadiness and form. Connie Geisler I travel extensively giving vaulting Ahead of the Class As a vaulting coach, I view my role as clinics to a variety of vaulters. I preface Though only a small fraction of the not just a teacher of vaulting exercises, every session by asking each student what vaulting population has “world class” po- moves, physical conditioning, etc. but rather he or she needs to work on. Too often the tential, thankfully all vaulters can become a facilitator of the physical, mental, emo- answer is “I need more arm movements.” class acts. Performance enhancing drills tional and social growth and development Despite the wonderful evolution vaulting and skills added to any vaulting lesson plan of all of the vaulters with whom I come in has undergone, when it comes to musically aid balance and control, along with bring- contact. I try to help vaulters learn inde- enhanced performances, sadly many vault- ing heightened drama that enjoys a univer- pendence and self-reliance, caring for oth- ers and coaches still think that Kürs are cen- sal appeal. These skills make them better ers, and a sense of teamwork. A vaulting tered around balanced statics with arm equipped to hold their own in social, school, club should provide a fun, safe place for movements (read “positions”). Vaulters and work situations. A recent article on our vaulters to grow up, learning about the who perform this way may be armed but competitive cheer leading noted that many important aspects of human interaction, not dangerous when it comes to reaching business leaders look to hire former cheer- since so many of the challenges vaulters their performance potential. I believe some- leaders because these athletes know how face and skills they develop have applica- times it is simply because they have not to present themselves and are aware of posi- bility to the real world. analyzed what makes superior vaulting vi- tive body language and first impressions. Independence and self-reliance can be sually effective. In other cases, it comes Harmony, Security & Balance learned at any age if vaulters are encour- from coaches who do not value, stress, or If we set a value on certain aspects of aged to make vaulting decisions them- understand performance enhancement. our wonderful sport; harmony, security, and selves. I leave it up to the vaulters them- Singular Style balance are the premier ingredients. Musi- selves to plan their own Kürs, pick their Some coaches resist this artistic ele- cal use with the whole body interpreting music, choose a unitard that pleases them ment or have no background in bringing it and expressing what is heard compliments and decide when to move on, be it a change out. Others claim that time limits the abil- these key three beautifully. in competition level or just progressing ity to focus on performance issues. The from the safer, easier moves and gaits to shame of all of this is that vaulting should In art and in the higher ranges more challenging ones. I try to provide and could have vast public appeal if the of science, there is a feeling of guidance and advice as needed or requested, technical aspects were not the chief empha- harmony that underlies all but leave final decisions to the vaulter. sis. There are many people who are too in- endeavor. There is no true Personal motivation and goal setting can be terested in the biomechanics of each move, greatness in art or science a responsibility of the vaulter as well. The ignoring the fact that no two humans are without the sense of harmony. practice and competition opportunities are built alike. With the vast differences in body He who lacks it can never be provided as well as training suggestions and type and size, there can be absolutely no more than a great technician in information. It is up to the individual to correct biomechanical way to perform any either field. decide how hard to work and how high he exercise. Vaulting must be adapted to the Albert Einstein, 1948 or she wishes to set his or her goals. individuals, the horse, and the surcingle. Learning to care for others is a natural Performance lets them adapt to their dif- Go to the Pro who Knows! outgrowth of vaulting. Caring for the horse, ferences and become adept a showing off. Today there is no reason for any vaulter sharing barrel and horse time with team No Fear, No Limits! to impair their performance by only using mates, teaching new vaulters, or exchang- Unquestionably, vaulting has come a arm moves to express a position. Dancers, ing ideas helps vaulters experience the self- long way from the stiff and dreary military gymnastic and acting coaches can add vol- less joy of taking care of others. These ex- style it sprang from. Many innovations have umes to the insight necessary to perfectly periences begin within the local club and been the direct result of imaginative Ameri- perform. Fortunately, today many of our then can be extended to vaulters from other cans who accepted no limits and dared to own AVA vaulters are masters of perfor- clubs, regions or countries. The teamwork expand on the norm (which was a formal mance issues and can give excellent first necessary for Team events is much more pose with static arms extended from the hand examples of how to speak to the eye far-reaching than in other sports. body.) If we think only in terms of the bio- with use of the whole body. If our vaulters The safety of each vaulter is the shared mechanics of the arms, that focuses the stretch out their imaginations when they responsibility of every vaulter. Team Kür vaulter on a small portion of the their body. hold out their arms, their vaulting will un- is preparation for marriage. A season of It restricts the expressiveness of the move- fold in brilliant Kürs from great perform- Team Kür will be filled with thrills, sor- ment and prevents the ability to release and ers who are not just armed, but dangerously rows, challenges and disappointments. free the move. By using the whole body good! Everyone experiences lots of laughter and

Vaulting World 8 June 2002 Vaulter Training some tears. But if the team is to survive, result in a diminished end product. Power hold their form and allow the horse to place like a marriage, ultimately all members in the spring and springiness in the ap- them on board. must sit down together and effectively com- proach help to insure correct harnessing the Grip: municate their needs and concerns so that horse’s force. Approaching on the balls of As in all flight exercises the vaulter workable solutions can be found. the feet already springing aids in generat- must firmly grip the handles when in flight. ing an efficient mount. A slow or passive This has the immediate effect of tightening The practice and competition advance toward the horse will lack suffi- all the arm muscles and thus strengthen the opportunities are provided as cient oomph to capture and keep up with back. The back and most notably the shoul- well as training suggestions and the horse’s forward momentum. ders must be used in the lift and push. A Angle: information. It is up to the firm grip after the ground-jump enables the The vaulter must be very aware of the push to be more effective. individual to decide how hard direction of the horse and take advantage to work and how high he or she of this by springing at an angle both for- wishes to set his or her goals. ward and inside of the circle. Any spring There is nothing more that angles too straight in relation to the impressive in vaulting than a circle, or worse yet under the horse will perfectly executed vault-on. Vaulting builds character! Even when result in a lowered mount. Twisted ap- This is not only the first thing our vaulters grow up or decide that some proaches are often the product of the other job or activity is going to replace that the audience (and judge) vaulter’s height and need to take grips that see, but it is the moment of truth vaulting in their lives, what they learn about are awkwardly above them. Special care self reliance, team work, and caring for oth- must be taken to keep the hips and shoul- for the vaulter. ers stays with them and, hopefully, helps ders square to the horse at the moment of them all to be better people. the spring, or the mount will suffer. Forwardness: Drive: A superb mount is the result of the Since the horse is circling forward, up, vaulter maintaining their own forwardness Anatomy of a Vault and down, the physics of a mount is com- while the horse and gravity eventually push Nancy Stevens-Brown plex. The vaulter must be able to focus on them back down. This requires tension and There is nothing more impressive in driving the head forward just after the effort and a target that is beyond vertical. If vaulting than a perfectly executed vault-on. spring and simultaneously drive the hips up. the vaulter aims to go beyond vertical the This is not only the first thing that the audi- No matter what mount you are planning the result will be increased elevation and a ence (and judge) see, but it is the moment more ahead the head is driven, and the more softer more controlled descent. of truth for the vaulter. A well-timed and forward and upward the hips are driven, the Heads-Up: flawless mount has the immediate mental more balanced and controllable the vault. The basic mount will require the head effect of setting up a positive psychologi- These two focus points, the head and the to drive first forward then down so that the cal force for the rest of the performance. hips, direct the placement of every exercise hips and legs may gain maximum height. This is true whether you speak of the com- in vaulting, but nowhere more than in the At one point, though, this reverses and the pulsory, individual or team Kür vault-on. mount. If the head merely ducks down the vaulter must hold their tension and begin What makes a great vault? Below are whole exercise is driven backwards result- to teeter-totter back upright. By lifting the the factors that are integral to executing a ing in the vaulter being left behind the head and maintaining the overall form and superb, successful mount. horse. Think of diving first up, forward, tension the vaulter can softly come down Timing: then down. onto the desired position on the horse. The To use the horse’s energy the vaulter Tension: head must stay in alignment with correct must perfectly synchronize their spring with Immediately after springing off the posture and avoid any arch in the small of the forwardness and power of the horse’s ground the vaulter must stretch and posi- the back or neck. The straighter the spine gait. To do this they must approach the tion their body with enough tension to with- of the vaulter, the higher and more con- horse in step with the lead leg and initiate stand the pull, lift and centrifugal force that nected the vault will be. Twisting or duck- the spring as soon as they take the grips. the horse will create. Care must be taken to ing will always result in a lower, more back- Energy: keep the alignment upward and forward to ward mount. let the horse do the lifting and sidewise No mount can be truly mastered if the As complex as they are great mounts thrust. After leaving the ground the vaulter vaulter is not explosive in the execution of are sensational to see and exhilarating to must strive to hold their forward position their spring and forward energy. Remem- perform. They require focused practice to as long as possible resisting and not antici- bering that the goal is to land coming down, perfect, but versatility, and a winning first pating the landing aback the horse. The gait not across the horse the vaulter must take impression will be worth the time it takes of a cantering horse in a circle will throw advantage of the horse’s strength. Any twist to master the art an elevated vault. the vaulter to the outside so the vaulter must in the alignment, or delay in the spring, will Vault On!

Vaulting World 9 June 2002 Vaulter Training Stretching and 11. Shoulder stretch sitting with knees bent 23. Flag arm exercise in flat flag position, and arm pulled exactly sideways - hold bend at the elbows and lift arms while Strength Exercise for 20 seconds. on stomach - 3 times for 15 seconds. From Report on the seminars held by Helma 11 23 24 Schwartzman and Dr. Von Polcki in Germany by Emma Drinker, pulbished in Vaulting 12 World, April 1993 24. Flag arms from flag position and lift 1. Stand on toes - 3 times for 12. houlder stretch with forehead on floor arms to hold -3 times for 15 seconds. 30 seconds. and stretching arms forward and side- 25. Flag arms from stand by bending at the 2. Stretch calves - 3 times ways - hold for 20 seconds. waist with a flat back, lift the arms and for 20 seconds. 13. Shoulder blade stretch with a partner 1 hold - 3 times for 15 seconds. lifting the blade and arm while stand- ing and kneeling with head on floor. 2 13 3. Stretch hamstrings lying on flat back - 25 26 3 times for 15 seconds with resistance. 14 26. Abdominal exercise on flat back with 3 knees bent, knees out, feet in, lift but- 4 15 tocks and/or lift one knee at a time — unlike bicycle - 3 times for 15 seconds. 14. Neck stretch by putting left ear to left 4. Stretch hamstrings while sitting with 27. Pelvic stabilizer is sideways on elbow shoulder and pulling down on right arm down leg bent, keeping back straight - lift hips, keep the body straight then - 3 times for 15 seconds. 3 times for 15 seconds. raise top leg - 3 times for 15 seconds, 15. Toe stretch with kneeling pushups off 5 or rest on elbows, face up, lifting hips top of foot. to straighten the body then lift alter- 16. Flex and stretch toes with partner. 5. Gluteal stretch on back with knee nate legs and/or the same with face up across leg to inside - 3 times for 15 16 - 3 times for 10 seconds. seconds. 27 6. Quadriceps stretch 17. It is said that jogging in the arena in while standing with 6 vaulting shoes helps to strengthen the straight back and pull- ankles. ing foot to buttock and 18. Jump pulling the knees to chest - 4 to 28 knee away from leg - 3 6 times. Stop and check stability of 28 Pushups may be done with hands be- times for 15 seconds. knees (not shaking). Repeat only if neath shoulders, hands facing inward, knees are stable - 3 times weekly. 7 hands uneven and pushing from one 8 19. Jump off a bench or ledge, landing with side then the other with buttocks higher a bounce. You should jump down only than shoulders, one armed or between as high as you can jump up - 3 times two chairs with feet on a third chair. 7Quadriceps lunge stretch with hind weekly. 29. Tummy ups may be done with a part- kneed down, straight back, tight 20. Side sit-ups with a partner - 3 times ner. tummy, pulling foot to buttock - 3 times for 15 seconds. for 15 seconds. 20 21 8. Split/flag stretch in the flag position on tummy with a partner lifting the 29 straight leg - 3 times for 15 seconds. 30. Jogging, aerobics and other step activi- 9. Adductors/sitting use 21. Latissimus dorsi exercise with hands ties for 30 minutes a couple of times a resistance to push 9 behind head and back flat - 3 times 15 week. knees down - 3 times seconds each. Recommendation: for 15 seconds. 22. Flag exercise from a flat flag position Set up a workout schedule for specific 10. Adductors/lying flat on lift the leg and hold or pull leg to but- times during the week working different back by straddling leg tock using resistance - 3 times for 15 parts of the body with certain exercise to position and pressing 10 seconds. legs to floor using re- 22 be done on particular days. Keep track of sistance - 3 times for 15 the strength, stretch and endurance im- seconds. provement.

Vaulting World 10 June 2002 Vaulter Training Teaching Dreams vidual who has enjoyed a long and very Spice It Up successful career. She described to me that Nancy Stevens-Brown We all have had the puzzle of vaulters as often as she had been told to sharpen her not getting our oft-repeated cues then sud- Training, coaching, teaching, or toe point, it was not until recently when she denly having a breakthrough when a new mentoring your students are the stuff of actually experienced the added height she person says the same thing. To help dreams. When it works, the magic of hav- gained in flight that the real benefit of this heighten focus, be sure to vary the class ing a valid idea become a reality cannot be form criteria become evident. Now in teach- structure. Have photo/video days or mini surpassed! Yet, it is easy to fall into the ing her students, she makes sure to tell them competitions within the class, as well as trap of preaching our truth. Though some that they will go higher! people can be inspired by this and even games, timed events, or “goal ladders” that learn by lecture, it is not the best way to get each vaulter tries to work up. (This can be great polish. In vaulting, as in every en- a simple chart of doable moves that a vaulter deavor, for peak results the student must can earn stars for as they achieve each new become equally as knowledgeable as they success.) Like a good stock portfolio, di- are adept. versify, diversify! Get Real! Peer Lessons Create a real experience either physi- Lastly, let the vaulters design the class cal or visual that lets your students become and both lead and instruct games or exer- acquainted with the authenticity of your cises. Permit them to do mock judging. words. You can use still photos, live vault- Create contests to see who can teach an- ers, videos, or related sports to help bring other classmate to a quicker improvement. the words into 3D for your class. Physically Allowing your vaulters to be accountable placing the vaulter in the desired position for their own destiny trains leadership and is extremely successful. Using humor to responsibility. In thirty years of teaching I show the wrong way also helps. always see some of the best results coming from peer lessons. Mirror, Mirror There is both an art and a science to Mirrors are a must for every serious effective coaching. To have the greatest re- club. With them, the vaulter has instant Kerith Lemon makes a point in class. sults and the most fun we need to reinvent feedback on the ‘look’ of their position. You Photo: Nancy Stevens-Brown our approach frequently so that our students must reflect the positive results you are Defining Moments and we do not become stale. To win in the viewing. Avoid focusing on the negative. Encourage your vaulters to define competition arena, you will want to arm What’s it Worth? clearly in simple words what they are seek- your vaulters with complete understanding Place values on the result beyond sim- ing as a result. This helps them to set in (mental, physical, emotional) and create a ply saying it is good. Better still, have the their own mind the imagined outcome. If positive learning environment by asking vaulters explain what they believe to be the for example, they desire extra flight, have questions often. Never underestimate the value of any outcome they are working for. them state in inches how much higher they talent and creativity your vaulters possess. It may surprise you to find that even ad- want to go. This surprisingly simple prompt When the class is actively thinking about vanced vaulters are often unclear as to the most often results in greater flight, because and not just ‘doing’ the required skills, as benefit of certain skills. Recently, I spoke inches are measurable and ‘higher’ is an well as verbalizing their goals and values; with an extraordinary Gold Medal indi- abstract concept. their improvement will accelerate and last. Practice Tips Amy McCune • Everyone usually comes to practice on time because for every minute they are late, they have to run one lap around the ring at the end of class (six minutes late = six laps after practice). •Either you nail your dismount or you roll, if you don’t land squarely and you don’t roll you owe an immediate ten push ups. •To ensure class participation the kids all take turns leading the warm-up, stretches, and conditioning exercises. • Everyone has been taught how to spot each other so we do a lot of pair/group work where they practice and coach each other on a specific exercise. This helps to keep everyone en- Above all, practices, competitions, and other vaulting events gaged and reduced down time during the practice. should be FUN! Photo: Eric Jewett

Vaulting World 11 June 2002 The Bookshelf

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Vaulting World 12 June 2002 Nationals 2002 2002USAE/AVA NATIONAL VAULTING CHAMPIONSHIPS USAE/AVA RECOGNIZED WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14 THROUGH SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 2002 8:00 A.M-6:00 P.M. DAILY ROBERTSON PARK EQUESTRIAN CENTER, LIVERMORE, CALIFORNIA JUDGES: ADRIENNE STANG (FEI O), J. ASHTON MOORE (FEI O), SUZANNE DETOL (FEI O) CRAIG COBURN (AVA R), LYNNE OWEN (AVA R), TONI AMOROSO (AVA r) • USAE STEWARD: GRAVES COX OFFICIALS: Fest Manager: Marianne Rose, Show Secretary: Carol Beutler, Medic: Wendy McClendon, Veterinarian on Call: TBA, Farrier on Call: Paul Moresi (Names /Numbers will be posted in Fest Office and Barn Area) PRELIMINARY Schedule August 16 - Fest, AVA and USAE Classes Judges Training by J. Ashton Moore June 1 - Entry forms posted on http://home.att.net/~avafest A Team Compulsories June 4 - Email response to posting deadline - all non- C Team Kür respondents will receive mailed entries Trot Team Kür July 10 - Postmark deadline for Entries Open 2-Phase Team Compulsories July 20 - Draw for Order of Go for USAE Classes 12 noon, Open Pas de Deux Kür I Garrod Farms, 22600 Mt. Eden Road, Saratoga, CA Open Pairs July 23 - Deadline for AVA Membership (AVA Event Preliminary Pairs Membership not available for Nationals) Trot Pairs July 23 - Deadline for reservation at Courtyard Mariott in Gold Compulsories Round II Livermore (for group rates) Silver Compulsories Round II July 24 - Withdrawals/Changes incur penalty after this date Bronze Compulsories Round II July 24 - Preliminary Order of Go posted at http://home.att.net/~avafest August 17 - Fest, AVA, and USAE Classes July 30 - Changes to Order of Go due Judges Training by Adrienne Stang August 3 - Deadline for Program Ads A Team Kür August 12 - Horses may enter facility B Team Kür August 12 - Begin Footing Prep Open 2-Phase Team Barrel Kür August 13 - Practice time available, Coaches Check-in (pm) Preliminary 2-Phase Team Barrel Kür To avoid the highest heat of the day, we will try to schedule Trot 2-Phase Team Barrel Kür Open Pas de Deux Kür II classes from 8am to 2pm daily as entries allow. Preliminary Pas de Deux The following classes are NOT in order of go: Gold Kür Round II August 14 - Fun Fest, Fest and AVA Classes Silver Kür Round II Vet Check for horses Trot Individual Kürs All Indiv. and Doubles Fun Fest Classes on Barrel Open Individual Barrel Kürs Individual Novice Trot Barrel Kür Preliminary Individual Barrel Kürs Individual Novice Canter Barrel Kür Trot Individual Barrel Kürs Novice Barrel Doubles August 19 - Horses must leave C Team Compulsories If necessary some of the classes may be moved to a different day. Preliminary 2-Phase Team Compulsories Trot 2-Phase Team Compulsories Management Team Bronze Individual Compulsories Round I Trot Individual Compulsories AVA V. P. Competitions, Fest Chair Marianne Rose Coaches Check-in (pm) USAE Show Secretary Carol Beutler AVA Board of Director’s Meeting 6:30 pm Day Manager Marge Oakes August 15 - Fest, AVA, and USAE Classes AVA Technical Committee Adrienne Stang Vet Check for horses AVA Competition Treasurer Judy Baloghy udges Training by Sue Detol Office Manager Shari Ballenger B Team Compulsories Office & Scoring Carol Beutler Trot Team Compulsories Pre-event Volunteer Coordinator Amy McCune/TBA Gold Compulsories Round I T-Shirts Virginia Hawthorne Gold Kür Round I Announcers Joy Coburn, Nancy Stevens-Brown, Roger Roy Silver Compulsories Round I Sound/Music Manager Paul Caskey Silver Kür Round I Hospitality Beth Grippenstraw/TBA Bronze Kür Round I Stabling Manager Kelley Holly Current AVA Rules for Vaulting: www.americanvaulting.org Updates, more information, order of go Current USAE Rules for Vaulting: www.equestrian.org and results: http://home.att.net/~avafest

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Deadline No post entries will be accepted. Club entries must be postmarked by July 10, 2002 or hand delivered no later than 1:00 p.m. on July 10, 2002 to: AVA Competition Entries c/o Carol Beutler, 2780 Goodwin Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94061 Mailed or delivered entries requiring a return signature will not be accepted unless received prior to July 5, 2002. Sign the delivery release on your carrier’s forms. All payments and all forms, including release forms must be completely filled out and included with entry, one check per club only. For more than one check, a $20 charge for each extra check will be assessed. GENERAL INFORMATION : RULES AND REGULATIONS The USAE/AVA 2002 National Championship Competition will be conducted according to the current rules of the USA Equestrian Federation and the American Vaulting Association. In case of conflict, USAE rules will prevail. This competition has been granted a USAE Presidential Waiver. 1) The horse use rules will be per current AVA rules (6 individuals equal one team) 2) Breast Collars will be allowed. USAE rules pertaining to horses will apply to all horses used on Thursday August 15, Friday August 16, and Saturday August 17, 2002. The AVA Technical Committee has granted a waiver to allow unmedaled (Novice pins do not count as AVA Medals) vaulters to compete in all classes at the 2002 Nationals. Only unmedaled vaulters may compete in the Fun Fest.

MEMBERSHIP 1. All vaulters, coaches, longeurs and clubs must be registered members be accurately specified on the entry forms: gender, AVA class rating (see of the AVA in good standing by July 23, 2002, in order to compete in the AVA Rule Book, page 51, Article 202), highest Medal earned and USAE 2002 USAE/AVA National Championships. The AVA Event Membership member number. Alternates (as shown on forms), longeur, and horses is NOT AVAILABLE for Nationals. Vaulter registrations must be received MUST be designated. If more than one horse or longeur is listed for a by the AVA National Office at 642 Alford Place, Bainbridge Island, WA class, the first one listed will be entered in the competition. 98110 postmarked by July 23, 2002. 4. Forms must be filled out in dark blue or black ink; do not use pencil or 2. Vaulters, longeurs, trainers, as well as owners of horses, competing in colored pens. If you need assistance, call Marianne Rose 408/867-1789 the USAE Championship classes, must be members of the USAE. Vault- or Carol Beutler 650/366-7527. ers must be either Junior or Senior Members. Longeurs, trainers, coaches 5. For USAE classes, vaulters (their parents if the vaulter is a minor), and owners may be Affiliate Members or pay the $15 (Junior) or $20 longuers, trainers, coaches and the owners MUST sign forms. The coach (Senior) Non-Member Fee. All vaulters and longeurs participating in or trainer may no longer sign for vaulters. “Either/or” and “TBA ‘ will USAE classes must include copies of their current USAE cards with en- not be accepted. Stamped signatures or “ditto marks” will not be accepted. tries. All vaulters who do not submit a copy of their cards with their entry Do not use a separate form for each participant. Send photocopies of the must show their current USAE cards to Competition Management at cards with entries or bring your USAE membership cards to the Coaches Check-in. Any USAE member unable to show their membership card Check-in. must fill out a membership affidavit and pay a $5.00 fee. 6. After July 24, 2002, each change of horse, coach or longeur, or in the 3. A vaulter who transfers AVA Club membership after the close of en- order of go within the team, will be subject to the approval of manage- tries may not vault in any Team event for their new Club. ment. Any entries listing more team vaulters than applicable, more than one horse or longeur for a class MUST declare by this date. If no decla- ENTRIES ration is made, the first listed will be registered and any changes will I. Entries MUST be postmarked no later than July 10, 2002 or hand deliv- incur change fees. Each and every change after this date is subject to a ered by July 10, 2002 no later than 1 p.m., to Carol Beutler. Post entries, $25.00 change fee, unless a certificate of disability is received from a fax entries, email entries or telephone entries will NOT be accepted. A doctor or veterinarian. The only changes after July 24 which will not single check or money order for all monies due, must accompany the incur a fee without a medical note, is reordering the team go due to a completed entry forms. No entries will be accepted without payment. difference in height and selection of actual competitors for teams. Re- There will be an additional charge of $25.00 for any check that fails to funds will be paid by Sept. 30, 2002. clear and that club will be ineligible to compete until a money order or 7. Cancellations or withdrawals after July 24, 2002, when accompanied certified check is submitted to cover the amount of the check plus $25.00. by a certificate of disability by a qualified doctor or veterinarian, will An additional charge of $20 per check will be required for more than one result in a refund of all Registration and Class fees except for $10.00 of check accompanying the entry. the registration fee for each vaulter and longeur and/or $10.00 of the stall 2. A completed and signed Medical Consent to Treatment Form and a fee per horse. These requests must be sent to the AVA National Office completed and signed Participant’s Release of Liability Form for each postmarked no later than September 15, 2002. adult and minor vaulter, longeur, and coach must be included with en- 8. Horse travel grant requests must be submitted to the Fest Office by tries. If you do not have these forms, contact the AVA National Office. noon, August 17, 2002. These rebates are for horses traveling over 500 Please write “NONE” or “N/A” instead of leaving a blank space. miles one way. The grant is for the miles over 500 to the Competition 3. Competitors are responsible for their own errors and those of their location and is $0.10 per mile. agents in the preparation of entry forms. The following information must 9.Coaches must approve, verify and sign for entries at Coach’s Check-In.

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FACILITY 3. Horse warm-up and schooling may be done in designated areas. Using There will be horse warm-up areas available for riding and there are ex- any rings for vaulter practice, without permission of Competition Man- tensive trails connecting to the site. You must wear a helmet if exercising agement, will result in disqualification. Trails through the vineyards are your horse under saddle. See below for warm-up information. accessible from the site. You must wear a hard hat when exercising your horse under saddle. STABLING: The portable stalls will be located near the arenas. These are covered PRACTICE BARREL AREA & BARREL USE 10’x10’ stalls with wooden dutch doors You will need a locking tack box. I. There is only one location where barrel practice may occur, that is the There are limited pens (20’x20’ or larger uncovered) available. Practice Barrel Area. There will be absolutely NO BARREL PRACTICE The cost of each stall for the event will be $85. Pens will be $100. The outside this Area. There will be absolutely NO BARREL PRACTICE stalls will be available from Monday, August 12 through Sunday, August without the supervision of AVA Medical staff. 18. The first night’s bedding (2 bales shavings per horse) will be pro- 2. Practice allowed only during designated hours when AVA Medical vided. Straw bedding is not allowed. staff is on site. Sign ups will be posted at the Practice Barrel Area. Only All stalls and aisles must be kept clean. The stalls will be inspected by registered competitors may use the barrel. 10:00 am. Manure must be deposited in designated areas or Club will be 3. No straps, trampolines, or spotters allowed during barrel competitions. posted as not in compliance. Spot checks throughout the day will be 4. All barrels brought to the facility must be set up and used only in the held. Stalls must be stripped before club vacates premises. Practice Barrel Area. Please indicate on Form 6 if you plan to bring a Absolutely no smoking in the barn area or arenas. Any decorative mate- barrel. rial must be flame-proofed and a certificate must be available for inspec- REGISTRATION tion. $70.00 registration fee for each vaulter, longeur, and alternate. There are two wash racks but you should bring your own hoses. COACHES CHECK-IN COMPETITION ARENAS Coaches of all participating clubs or individuals are required to check in The blue arena is 300’ x 100’ with two circles more than 80’ in diameter at the Fest Office 2-6pm Tuesday or 7-10 am Wednesday. with shavings and sand for footing. The red arena is 270’x100’ with two WEIGH IN circles larger than 80’ in diameter with shavings and sand for footing. Weigh-Ins for B, C and Trot Team vaulters will be by appointment. Make 1. No person other than officials, attendants on duty, judges of the class, your appointments at check-in. Any vaulter who does not weigh prior to alternates and competitors may enter the competition arena or surround- performing a Team Kür on the horse will be disqualified from their team ing area without the permission of the management class. 2. Longeurs and vaulters entering competition areas must be neatly and suitably attired. OFFICE 3. All individual and Pas de Deux vaulters must wear their AVA number 1. The show office will be staffed from 2 pm on Tuesday, August 13 and upon entry. during competition hours. A list of staff members and their positions will be posted. Please direct your questions to the appropriate person per posted HORSES AND STABLE AREA listing. 1. Horses must participate in a horse inspection and vet check BEFORE 2. The Scoring Office is off limits to ALL but assigned workers, manage- COMPETING. Horse check will be held on August 14 at 7-8pm and ment and judges. August 15 at 7-8 pm Horses need only pass once. Horses must be bridled and display their AVA number for the check. Han- dlers must be in longeing attire. Any horse not passing the check prior to VAULTER NUMBERS entering the competition arena will be prohibited from competition. Individual and Pas de Deux/Pairs competitors must wear an armband with 2. All horses must enter the competitive arena wearing their AVA Num- their AVA assigned number. Vaulter, longeur, and horse numbers are posted ber. Any horse not wearing the proper number will not be allowed to on the Competitions Website. New competitors will find their number in enter the arena. the Order of Go or you may contact Carol Beutler at 3. Horses may not be moved from their assigned stall to another stall [email protected] or 650/366-7527. Individual numbers must without permission of Management. be at least 1-1/2 inches high in high contrast colors and are to be worn on 4. All stalls must be cleaned daily and refuse placed in the designated the upper right arm. areas by 10 a.m. each day. Clubs not passing inspection will have their MUSIC names posted in the barn, and will not be allowed to attend Award Cer- 1. Music must be delivered to the announcer’s stands 30 minutes before emony by gatekeeper until stalls have been cleaned. the start of the morning or afternoon session as appropriate. The tapes 5. Stallions are not allowed. must be delivered in a case, clearly marked with the name of the club and HORSE WARM UP ARENAS & VAULTER PRACTICE organized in the correct Order of Go. Tapes will not be accepted after the 1. Vaulting practice on the horse will be available beginning Tuesday, beginning of the class. August 13 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. only. Please sign up (before Sunday, 2. Each tape must be clearly labeled on the side to be played with the August 11) for practice time: Kelley Holly at tambourine- vaulting club, the vaulter’s first name, and the event class. [email protected] or phone 707/665/9281 or (after Sunday August 3. Cassettes must be wound to the desired starting place. Staff will not 11) check in with the Gate Attendant on site. Priority will be given to rewind or cue tapes. It is recommended that one person from each vault- Composite Teams and vaulters on borrowed horses. Time allowed will be ing club be responsible for that club’s tapes. 15 minutes per arena. No limit as to number of turns, but Gate Attendant 4. If no music is provided, none will be played. Tapes are to be retrieved will have authority to decide. Horse warm-up only will be allowed in the at the end of the day. Staff is not responsible for tapes left behind at the competition arenas from 8-12 noon on Tuesday, 08/13. close of Competition. There will be no other practice time for vaulting on horses unless there is 5. Do not use the same tape for multiple classes; make copies instead. an EMT on site. Backup tapes are also recommended. 2. Vaulter practice will NOT be allowed after Tuesday, August 13 except 6. High quality tapes are recommended. In addition to traditional cas- in the “on deck” warm-up ring prior to entering the competition ring dur- sette tapes, MiniDiscs will be accepted this year. Contact Paul Caskey at ing competition hours. In exceptional cases, practice time may be granted 505-286-0540 or [email protected] for more info. at the discretion of Management. (Continued on next page)

Vaulting World 15 June 2002 Nationals 2002 AWARD CEREMONIES CLASS DESCRIPTIONS/PRIZE LIST All vaulters must be dressed neatly in uniform leotards or uniformly dressed in matching sweats/shorts with matching jackets/t-shirts. Vault- USAE/AVA Classes - Classes are run per USAE rules. Note: All USAE ing shoes or tennis shoes that are all of the same color are to be worn. rules pertaining to horses govern ALL horses participating on any day of Oversized T-shirts, hats and sunglasses are not acceptable. Hair is to be competition which includes a USAE class. See information about Presi- neatly tied back for all Award Ceremonies. Participants not in compli- dential Waiver above. ance with these guidelines will not be admitted into the arena for awards USAE/AVA National A Team Vaulting Championships by the gatekeeper. Eligibility: Open to all current members of the AVA and USAE Class 01A - A -Team Compulsories Class 01B - A -Team Kür PARENT VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Awards: Each Division: 1-5 for Compulsories and Kur. 1-3 for Overall. Each club to designate a Parent Volunteer Coordinator to act as a Medals to Champion Team liaison to the Volunteer Worker Coordinator. EVERY CLUB MUST USAE/AVA National Open Pas de Deux Vaulting Championships PROVIDE FOUR HOURS OF VOLUNTEER TIME PER VAULTER, Eligibility: Open to all current members of the AVA and USAE this can be by vaulter, parent or friend, as in the past. Parents are the (Male/Female only) preferred workers. Clubs will receive their assignments approx. July Class 21A, B - Open Pas de Deux Kur I, Kur II 20. We will work with each designated club representative in assign- Awards: 1-5 for Round I and Round II, I-3 for Overall. Medals to ing blocks of time and areas of responsibility. The club will then be Champions responsible for assigning individuals to cover their commitments. A USAE/AVA National Gold Individual Vaulting Championships schedule will be posted and the club will be responsible for making Eligibility: Open to all current members of the AVA and USAE. If a sure that its commitment is met. Bronze or Silver vaulter places in the top 10 in the Gold class with a minimum score of 8.25, he/she will be permanently reclassified at that 2002 COMPETITION T-SHIRTS level. Will be light blue with purple and green ink with this years’ unique Class 31A, B, C, D - Gold Compulsories Round I, Kur Round I, Competition Logo. Cost will be $15 for youth sizes and $20 - $30 for Compulsories Round II, Kur Round II Adult sizes. Awards: (Men and Women separate): Gold 1-10 for Round I, 1-5 for VENDORS Round II, and 1 -3 for Overall. Medals to Champion Man and Woman. Nonprofit clubs may set up sales tables in or near the Pole Barn. No USAE/AVA National Silver Individual Vaulting Championships charge to non-profits. You must bring own tables, chairs, etc. Eligibility: Open to all current members of the AVA and USAE except ORDER OF GO Gold Medalists. If a Bronze vaulter places in the top 10 in the Silver class with a minimum score of 7.25, he/she will be permanently 1. Order of Go, for all USAE events, will be drawn by the Show Manage- ment. The draw will be held at Garrod Farms Barrel Arena on Saturday reclassified at that level. July 20, 2002 at 12 noon. Horse, vaulter and/or longeur conflicts will be Class 32A, B, C, D - Silver Compulsories Round I, Kur Round I, taken into consideration after the draw and may result in changes. Compulsories Round II, Kur Round II 2. Gate times will be adhered to, with the exception of medical emergen- Awards: (Men and Women separate): Silver 1-10 for Round I, 1-5 for cies. Competitors are responsible for being at the appropriate gate at least Round II, and 1 -3 for Overall. Medals to Champion Man and Woman. 10 minutes before the assigned time. Any competitor that is not ready to enter the competition arena at the assigned time or when called will be AVA Classes - Classes run per AVA rules. Note: All USAE rules per- eliminated from the class. Blue Arena times take priority. taining to horses govern ALL horses participating on any day of compe- MANAGEMENT DECISIONS tition which includes a USAE class. See information about Presidential 1. Management reserves the right to correct any error or make any neces- Waiver under Rules and Regulations. sary changes in the schedule, program or prize list. AVA National B, C, and Trot Team Vaulting Championships 2. The management accepts no responsibility for the decision of the judges. Eligibility: Teams may enter B, C or Trot division as per the classifica- tions in the current AVA Rule Book. DISQUALIFICATION or ELIMINATION Class 02A, B - B Team Compulsories, Kur 1. Any act of discourtesy or disobedience to the judges, steward or offi- Class 03A, B - C Team Compulsories, Kur cials by a coach, longeur, vaulter, parent or club affiliate shall disqualify Class 06A, B - Trot Team Compulsories, Kur those individuals from further competition and the individual and/or club Awards: Each Division: I-5 for Compulsories and Kur. 1-3 for Overall. shall forfeit their entire entry and related fees. Medals to Champion Team. 2. Inhumane treatment of a horse on the grounds is forbidden and will AVA National Individual Bronze Championships result in disqualification of the offender(s) from the competition. Eligibility: Open to all current AVA Members except Gold and Silver 3. Judge has the right to dismiss from competition any horse which is Medalists. unsound or endangers the safety of competition participants. Class 33A, B, C - Individual Bronze Compulsories Round I, Bronze 4. Failure to be on time to classes will result in disqualification, except in Kur RI, Compulsories Round II case of a conflict in schedule. Awards: (Men and Women separate): 1-15 for Compulsories Round I 5. Please review the current USAE/AVA Rules and 1-15 for Kur; l-5 for Compulsories Round II, and l-3 for Overall. PROTESTS Medals to Champion Man and Woman. Protests may be filed with the Competition Chairs. Protests must be filed AVA National Team 2-Phase Championships in accordance with current USAE/AVA Rules as applicable. For USAE Eligibility: Open to all current AVA Members as per the classifications classes a fee of $100.00 must be submitted with each protest, forms will in the current AVA Rule Book. be made available in the Competition Office. For AVA classes, protests Class 11A, B - Open 2-Phase Team Compulsories, Barrel Kur shall be filed according to current AVA Rules and submitted with a fee of Class 12A, B - Preliminary 2-Phase Team Comp., Barrel Kur $50.00. Awards: Each Division: 1-5 for Compulsories and Kur; l-3 for Overall GOLD MEDAL EXAMS Medals to Champion Team Gold Medal Exams may be scheduled at Competition when there is time AVA National Preliminary Pas de Deux Vaulting Championships available. Check with Competition Management. Eligibility: Open to all current AVA Members except Gold Medalists.

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(Male/Female only) Class 47B - Novice Trot Barrel Kur Class 22A - Preliminary Pas de Deux (1 Kür only) Awards (Men and Women separate): 1-10 Awards: 1-5 with Medals to Champions Individual Tiny Tots Barrel Class Eligibility Open to all current AVA Members who hold NO medal Fest Classes - Classes run per current AVA rules and Guidelines (with (Novice pins do not count as AVA medals) and are 6 years old or under. eligibility and time differences as per noted for each class) Format: Per current AVA Rule Book Guidelines for Trot Barrel except Individual Trot Championships eligibility. Eligibility: Open to all current AVA Members who hold no higher than Class 49B - Tiny Tots Barrel Kur a Trot Medal. Awards: 1-10 Class 36A, B - Individual Trot Compulsories, Kur Individual Novice Barrel Doubles Class Awards: (Men and Women separate): 1-l5 for Compulsories and Kur; Eligibility Open to all current AVA Members who hold NO medal 1-5 for Overall. Medals to Champion Man and Woman. (Novice pins do not count as AVA medals). Trot Team 2-Phase Championships Format: Per current AVA Rule Book Guidelines except 2 minutes Eligibility: Open to all current AVA Members who hold no higher than Class 64 - Novice Barrel Doubles a Trot Medal. Awards 1-10 Class 16A, B - Trot 2-Phase Team Compulsories, Kur Awards: 1-5 for Compulsories and Kur; l-3 for Overall. Medals to Champion Team Open Pairs Championships Any vaulters or interested parties who are Eligibility: Open to all current AVA Members (no gender requirement). NOT AFFILIATED with an AVA Recognized Class 21C - Open Pairs Kur Awards: 1-5 Club Preliminary Pairs Championships may use this form: Eligibility: Open to all current AVA Members except Gold Medalists (no gender requirement). Class 22C - Preliminary Pairs Kür T-SHIRTS (price each) Awards: 1-5 Child Small $15, Child Medium $15, Child Large $20, Trot Pairs Championships Adult Small $20, Adult Medium $20, Adult Large $25, Eligibility: Open to all current AVA Members holding no higher than a Adult XLarge $25, Adult XXXLarge $30. Trot Medal (no gender requirement - 2 minutes). Class 26C - Preliminary Pairs Kür Indicate number of shirts at each size Awards: 1-10 ______Individual Open Barrel Championships Eligibility: Open to all current AVA Members. ______Class 41B - Individual Open Kur ______Awards (Men and Women separate): 1-3 Individual Preliminary Barrel Championships Eligibility: Open to all current AVA Members except Gold and Silver T-SHIRTS (price each) Medalists. Programs will feature information about the participants, the Format: Per current AVA Rule Book Guidelines (page 87). Class 42B - Individual Preliminary Barrel Kur schedule, and other vaulting information Pre-ordered Pro- Awards (Men and Women separate): 1-10 grams are $3.00 each, at the fest they will sell for $5.00 Individual Trot Barrel Championships each. Eligibility: Open to all current AVA Members holding no higher than a Indicate number of Programs Trot Medal. Class 25 - Individual Trot Barrel Kur ______Awards (Men and Women separate): 1-15

Fun Fest Classes - run per AVA Rules and Guidelines with excep- TOTAL $______tions noted Note: The Vaulter Registration Fee ($70) is not required if vaulter only Mail to American Vaulting Association competes in Fun Fest Classes. 642 Alford Place Individual Novice Canter Barrel Class Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 Eligibility Open to all current AVA Members who hold NO canter medal (Novice pins do not count as AVA medals) and normally compete at the Canter level. Anyone needing further information should Format: Per current AVA Rule Book Guidelines for Trot Barrel except contact eligibility. Class 44B - Novice Canter Barrel Kur American Vaulting Association Awards (Men and Women separate): 1-10 Phone: 206/780-9353, Fax 206/780-9355, Individual Novice Trot Barrel Class email [email protected] Eligibility Open to all current AVA Members who hold NO medal (Novice pins do not count as AVA medals) and normally compete at the Participants must enter through their club and, if trot level. at all possible, order souvenirs through their club. Format: Per current AVA Guidelines for Trot Barrel except eligibility.

Vaulting World 17 June 2002 Nationals 2002 LOCALITY DIRECTIONS Livermore is ‘across the Bay” from the From the Peninsula: Hwy 84 San Francisco Peninsula. You may fly into (Vallecitos Rd) east. Hwy 84 dead ends San Francisco, San Jose, or Oakland Air- at Holms Street - bear left. Take a right ports. All are within one hour of the site. on Concannon Road to dead end at The Oakland Airport is the closest. Arroyo Road - Turn Left. Turn right on We hope our schedule will allow you visit San Francisco, the Beach in Santa Robertson Park. Road. Cruz, The Tech Museum in San Jose, the From the South or North take 880 or many wineries and golf courses in the area 680 to 580 east, exit Livermore Ave. to and the many other amenities available in right (South). Turn right at Wente Rd, the Greater Bay Area. and a right at Robertson Park Road. From the East, take 580 West. Exit HOUSING Livermore Ave. to left (South). Same Hotels as above. The Official Hotel for Nationals 2002 This area is a heavy traffic area so if is the Livermore Courtyard by Marriott - you are traveling during commute 2929 Constitution Drive, Livermore, CA hours, allow lots of extra time. 94550, Ph: 925-243-1000,Fx 925/243-1010 Rooms are $99 + tax for a Single (King sized bed) or a Double (two beds) room. Please mention the American Vaulting As- sociation National Championships to get this rate. The deadline for rooms at this rate is July 23, 2002. Other hotels/motels in the area: Springtown Inn - 925/449-2211 Livermore Inn - 925/447-3865 Motel 6 - 925/443-5300 Hilton Garden Inn - 925-292-2000 For more information about housing and amenities such as the many golf courses and wineries in the area, visit www. trivalleycvb.com or ph: 888-874-9253. Camping/RV’s Camping and RV’s are not allowed at this facility. Island Park RV’s (30 minutes to Livermore) at 925-684-2144 Homes There are many families who live within one hour of the facility. If you would like to stay with a family, please contact Marianne Rose at 408/867-1789 or [email protected]. FOOD The same vendor who provides food for Region II’s Championships will be pro- viding food for Nationals. We have asked Judges Training During Nationals for more lighter items and fresh fruit, but The AVA Technical Committee is offering Judges Training during Nationals. generally, it is “fairgrounds” fare. Many On August 15 Suzanne Detol (FEI O) will lead the sessions, on August 16 J. Ashton Moore (FEI O) will lead the sessions, and on August 17 Adrienne Stang (FEI O) restaurants are nearby. will lead the sessions. All sessions are open to the public. This is a unique oppor- BOARD MEETING tunity for coaches, longeurs, and parents to learn about the judging program, to see There will be a meeting of the AVA the event through the eyes of the judge, and to gain valuable tips on how to im- Board of Directors on Wednesday, August prove compulsories and Kürs. There will be a 3 to 4 hour early session and a 3 to 4 hour late session each day. Each session costs $25.00. If you have questions, 14, 2002 at 6:30 pm at the Livermore Court- contact Adrienne Stang at 408/867-0184. yard by Mariott.

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• Vaulters must have clean uniforms and • VIP seating for four HORSES shoes for classes and ceremonies. • Half page ad in Vaulting World • Carry spare hair supplies for fixing hair BRONZE: $500.00 The clubs of Region II offer a con- between “goes”. • Class sponsorship of choice (as avail.) tact to find horses for any participants • Quarter page ad in program who cannot bring their own horses. Family Participation • Support and encourage vaulters through • VIP seating for two Please contact Teresa Keville at 707/ participation in club activities. • Quarter page ad in Vaulting World 795-2822 or [email protected]. * Your Club Workers Coordinator will help We are happy to put together a Sponsor- you find out when your hours are needed. ship Package to meet your needs. * Non-vaulting siblings are invited to help. Class Sponsorships FEI CODE OF CONDUCT Contact your Club Workers Coordinator. 1. In all equestrian sports the horse must A Team $400.00 Garrod Farms be considered paramount. Expenses B Team $300.00 Available 2. The well-being of the horse shall be *All applicable USAE and AVA entry fees C Team $250.00 Available above any demand of breeders, trainers, rid- must be paid by close of entries. Trot Team $200.00 Available ers, owners, dealers, organizers, sponsors * Every participating vaulter and longeur Open 2-Ph. Team $150.00 Available or officials. (except those participating in the Fun Fest Prel. 2-Ph. Team $125.00 Available 3. All handling and veterinary treatment Classes ONLY) must pay a $70.00 regis- Trot 2-Ph. Team $100.00 Available must ensure the health and welfare of the tration fee. Open P d D $150.00 Available horse. * Your coach or club manager will assist Prel. P d D $125.00 Available 4. The highest standards of nutrition, health, club members in determining the correct sanitation and safety shall be encouraged fees for your classes. Open Pairs $150.00 Available and maintained at all times. * This is a family event. Housing should Preliminary Pairs $125.00 Available 5. Adequate provision should be made for be fun and comfortable for the entire fam- Trot Pairs $100.00 Available ventilation, feeding watering and maintain- ily, but should also allow for suitable rest Gold Women $300.00 Available ing a healthy environment during transpor- for the vaulter. Gold Men $200.00 Available tation. Entertainment Silver Women $300.00 Available 6. Emphasis should be placed on increas- * Check your AAA guide for local sights Silver Men $250.00 Available ing education in training and equestrian and activities. Bronze Women $250.00 Available practices and promoting scientific studies * After the preliminary Order of Go is dis- Bronze Men $200.00 Available in equine health. tributed, you may plan some “off-site” ac- Trot Women $150.00 Marianne Rose 7. In the interests of the horse, the fitness tivities. Check with your coach to be sure Trot Men $125.00 Available and competence of any rider shall be re- that you or your vaulters are not needed. garded as essential. Open Brl Kür W $150.00 Available * Please do not plan any physically tiring 8. All riding and training methods must take Open Brl Kür M $150.00 Available activities (i.e. long hikes, long visits to an account of the horse as a living entity and Prel. Brl Kür W $125.00 Available amusement park, or extended shopping must not include any technique considered Prel. Brl Kür M $125.00 Available trips, etc.) near your vaulter’s classes. by the FEI to be abusive. Trot Brl Kür W $50.00 Amy McCune * Vaulting is athletically demanding and 9. National Federations should establish Trot Brl Kür M $50.00 Available vaulters should conserve their strength for adequate controls in order that all persons Fun Fest competition. and bodies under their jurisdiction respect Unrtd Ctr Brl Kür $50.00 Available the welfare of the horse. If you have any questions, ask your coach Unrtd Trt Brl Kür $50.00 Available 10.The national and international Rules and first. If you need more information, please Unrtd Doubles $50.00 Available Regulations in equestrian sport regarding see the list of managers at the beginning of Also available: the health and welfare of the horse must be this article. The Competition Management Judges Hospitlty $250.00 Available adhered to not only during national and in- Team will be happy to help you with what- Medics Sponsor $500.00 Available ternational events, but also in training. ever you need. Water Stations $200.00 Available Competition Rules and Regulations shall Class Sponsors are invited to present rib- be continually reviewed to ensure such welfare. SPONSORSHIPS bons for their classes at awards ceremonies. You can participate at any level! Program Advertisements The Program will be 8-1/2" x 11" and will GOLD: $1000.00 FAMILY CHECK LIST feature information about the sport of vault- • Class sponsorship of choice (as avail.) ing, bios on VIPs, schedules, the Order of Vaulter Participation • Six foot long banner in arena * Coach and Vaulter should discuss and Go, photos, and more. Additional options decide which classes are appropriate for the • Full page ad in program and color pricing available upon request. vaulter’s level. • VIP seating for six For more information about Nationals, * Vaulters participating in more than one • Half page ad in Vaulting World please visit http://home.att.net/~nation- event may need to wash uniforms between SILVER: $750.00 als2002. or contact Marianne Rose at 408/ “goes”. Hotels have washing facilities avail- • Class sponsorship of choice (as avail.) 867-1789 or email nationals2002@ able, however hand-washing is safer. • Half page ad in program worldnet.att.net

Vaulting World 19 June 2002 CVI** Saumur, France

Scottish Vaulting Team Louise Smith (14) and Amy Panter (17) and they get to travel to places like Saumur. Kerith Lemon drive two and a half hours to get to prac- Plus they can not think of any other group Nine girls have committed themselves tice. Becky Hall (17), however has them all of people that they would like to sing, watch to the Scottish Equestrian Team; they may beat. She takes an eleven hour plane ride movies and do hair with, while stuck on a come from far and wide, but all share the from California to get to practice. Lucy coach for 24 hours en route from Scottland same passion for vaulting. It is quite a good Phillips (11) drives five and a half hours to Saumur, France! thing that they all have a passion for this from England, she says “I love vaulting. You Though they live far apart, that is not beautiful sport, as they all have to commute make so many friends!” Heidi Johnstone apparent when you see the team, they talk, to get to practice. All nine members of the (13) has a quick jaunt of twenty minutes laugh and practice like they are always to- team belong to other vaulting clubs but and Joanne Eccles (13) is only a two steps gether. come together two weekends a month to away from the arena. “We even all have a lucky sheep, his practice team together. “We all belong to Why do they do this you may ask? It name is Shaun, oh and a good luck song. If two clubs actually, but we like to do the is their passion for their sport that keeps we do not sing it, we don’t go in to com- team competition!” Mandy Rawlinson (16) them driving all of those miles to work to- pete!” exclaimed Louise. These girls are said. She as well as Ann Rogerson (17), gether. They love it because it is unusual truly passionate about vaulting!

Vaulting World 20 June 2002 CVI** Saumur, France

RESULTS Women Round 1 Round 2 Final 1 Maud Bousignac, France 8.150 8.124 8.137 2 Nicola Stroh, Germany 7.531 8.192 7.862 3 Pacale Fouillot, France 7.063 7.343 7.203 4 Ines Juckstock, Germany 7.227 7.133 7.180 5 Christine Sauter, Germany 7.113 7.156 7.135 6 Stephanie Knauf, Germ. 7.295 6.931 7.113 7 AnneRose Dobler, Germ. 6.887 7.280 7.084 8 Elisabeth Watson, Grt Brit. 7.042 6.950 6.996 9 Heloise Bourgeois,France 6.899 7.045 6.972 10 Megan Benjamin, USA 7.042 6.802 6.922 11 Sarah Watson, Great Brit. 7.191 6.584 6.888 12 Sabrina Mettler, Switz. 6.808 6.866 6.837 13 Alexandra Guy,France 6.817 6.775 6.796 14 Jessica Ballenger, USA 6.741 6.801 6.771 15 Eva Eggamm, Switzerland 6.767 6.263 6.515 16 Anne Nousse,France 6.612 17 Ann Rogerson, Great Brit. 6.612 18 Thais Tavares,, Belgium 6.573 19 Lucy Bell, Great Britain 6.494 20 Karin Bannholzer, Switz. 6.493 21 Yvette Zosso, Switzerland 6.485 22 Saskia van Stralen, Holland6.466 23 Amelie Thibot, France 6.463 24 Miriam Kuhn, Switzerland 6.458 25 Perrine Fouillot, France 6.404 26 Marina Regard, France 6.318 27 Rosie Howard, Great Brit. 6.152 28 Rebecca Hall, Great Brit. 6.130 29 Elsbeth Rekker, Holland 6.104 30 Anne Rucheton, France 6.089 31 Eveline vanStralen, Holland5.941 32 Amy Panter, Great Britain 5.916 33 Julie Keville, USA 5.624 34 Aude Baltensperger, Switz. 5.616 35 Myriam Degiorgu, Switz. 5.595 36 Noemie Schmitt, Spain 5.585 37 Ophelie Boisset, France 5.532 38 Delphine Col-Mant, France 5.251 39 Anna Hanisch, Germany 5.241 40 Primavera Martin, Spain 5.197 41 Whitney Hansen, USA 5.064 42 Sabrina Griswold, USA 4.975 43 Jordan Hansen, USA 4.825 44 Julia Lee, USA 4.808 45 Dorina Arnal, Spain 4.784 46 Roos Slottje, Netherlands 4.725 47 Melissa Mouaci, France 4.554 48 Gillie Vickers, USA 4.383 49 Leticia Arnal, Spain 2.421

Men Round 1 Round 2 Final 1 Matthias Lang, France 8.535 8.846 8.691 2 Devon Maitozo, USA 8.260 8.180 8.220 3 Gero Meyer, Germany 8.087 8.158 8.122 4Tim-Randy Scia, Germany 7.666 7.772 7.719 5 Blake Dahlgren, USA 7.488 7.550 7.519 6 Denis Peiler, Germany 7.505 7.526 7.516 7 Remy Hombecq, France 7.284 7.024 7.154 8 Jeremy Beisser, France 6.971 7.287 7.129 9 Nicolas Andreani, France 7.068 6.784 6.926 10 Fabrice, Lang, France 6.994 6.714 6.854 11 Philip Beasley, Great Britain6.976 6.663 6.819 12 Adrian Matsumoto, USA 6.743 6.726 6.734 13 John McNally, Great Britain6.569 6.606 6.587 14 Ararat Martin, Spain 6.710 6.240 6.475 15 Yvan Nousse, France 6.497 6.332 6.414 16 Charles Thibaut, France 6.318 17 Gregory Baue, France 6.248 18 Jeremy Barillet, France 6.186 19 Daniel McKay, Great Brit. 6.117 20 Dieter Bijlsma, Holland 6.046

Teams Final 1 St. Hubertus Lise, Netherlands 7.187 2 Pegasus Muhlacker, Germany 6.937 3 Meaux, France 6.707 Opposite page - top left: Gero Meyer, top 4 Leonberg Vaulters, Germany 6.691 middle: Meaux Team, top right: EVS of 5 Thiers Vaulters, France 6.502 6 Scottish Equ. Vaulting Team, Great Britain 6.406 Great Britain Team, bottom left: Maud 7 Ruf Van Buren, Germany 6.267 Bousignac, bottom middle left: Thiers 8Tambourine, USA 5.389 9 Equestrian Vaulting Society, Great Britain 4.876 Team, bottom middle right: Blake Stenlille Vaulters, Denmark 1.208 Dahlgren bottom right: Heloise Societe Hippique Epinal, France 1.149 Bourgeois. This page - top left: St. Hubertus-Lisse All photos of CVI** Team, top right: Matthias Lang, Saumur by middle: USA Team enters the arena. bottom left: Pegasus Team, bottom right: 2 Karens Photos Leonberg Team.

Vaulting World 21 June 2002 Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron is a new film which blends the 3D technology you saw in Shrek and Toy Story with traditonal 2-D “cartoon” technology as old as Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarves in a new way. The primary ex- ample of this comes early in the film, as we see Spirit running with his herd. As they run, we are watching 3D animation of not only the herd, but also of Spirit himself. However, as Spirit separates from his herd and comes up to the crest of the hill, the camera zooms in to circle around him, and neighs, whinnies and other horse sounds, by the 22 mustangs living on his New En- we witness, but don’t see, an absolutely im- which would allow them to give the lead gland farm. “I took Spirit on a journey from perceptible 2D takeover of the shot. Then, horses distinct voices. his life on the open plains to captivity with as the camera moves back, there is another The creators also visited eight of the Cavalry to the world of the Native takeover, this time 3D, that is equally seam- America’s treasured National Parks: Americans. This horse brings us through less. Yellowstone National Park, Monument Val- some of the salient changes in the Old West Whether 2D or 3D, horses are notori- ley, Glacier National Park, Grand Tetons leading to the coming of the railroad and ously difficult to draw and even more so to National Park, Bryce Canyon and the Grand what was considered really to be the last animate, which is why this is the first ani- Canyon. The excursion provided limitless free days of the frontier. But it has themes mated film to feature a horse as its central inspiration for capturing the natural beauty that resonate today — particularly at this character. Adding to the challenge, the of the landscape setting. They mixed and time in our history — about never letting horses in the film do not talk. “We wanted matched the various traits of these parks to anyone break your spirit.” to break all the rules, beginning with the create the mythic American frontier, which fact that the movie is told through the eyes became the ideal background for each par- of a horse, and the horse doesn’t talk. No ticular scene of the movie. animals in the movie talk,” producer Jef- Many stories about the Old West have frey Katzenberg points out. been told from the saddle of the horse, this one is being told from the heart of one. It is a story that sends a message while also giving you a better understanding of the distinctive characteristics that make horses so unique and so loved. John Fusco, screenwriter was inspired

The entire animation team took an in- tensive crash course in equine anatomy, movement, locomotion and behavior. With Formerly VALENTINES the Los Angeles Equestrian Center conve- niently located within a mile of the CUSTOM DreamWorks animation campus, the ani- mators spent hours upon hours studying and TEAM sketching real horses. Much of the time was spent observing a magnificent buck- SPORTSWEAR skin-colored mustang stallion, which served as the real-life model for Spirit. The horse For a Free Catalog & Color Swatches sounds heard in “Spirit: Stallion of the CALL (503) 892-3037 • FAX (503) 892-3058 Cimarron” are authentic. Editor Nick Email: [email protected] Fletcher and sound designer Tim Chau vis- 1107 SW Stephenson Ct., Portland, OR 97219 ited stables to record a wide variety of

Vaulting World 22 June 2002 Hi Ho in Ohio

Nancy Stevens-Brown Within the varied schedule of arena The Friendship Team, that terrific demonstrations which included Pat Parelli, dream of Priscilla G. Faulkner, was at it Stephanie and the Friendship Team had again this April as two horses, nine vault- time to share and educate the public. The ers, and a ‘staff’ of 10 adults converged on vaulters presented professional, informa- Columbus, Ohio for the 2002 Equine Af- tive, and inspirational seminars four times faire. This major equine industry event at- a day for four days. tracts thousands of horse enthusiasts from Vaulters speaking about the value of across the USA to experience the vast as- their sport and demonstrating barrel rou- sortment of horse related products, booths, tines, was a wonderful way to expose seminars, demonstrations, educational people to our unique sport. Aaron Hoster items, art, nutritional information, stable and Amy Dapper were especially inspira- managing products, and more. tional when they showed a difficult pair AVA’s V. P. of Education, Stephanie routine that they had worked out long dis- Siemens, prepared the group of nine vault- tance just for the event. Aaron had been ers to present several aspects of our sport critically injured four years ago and vault- to the huge Equine Affaire crowds. The ing has been his way of reclaiming his well team had numerous educational seminars being. After showing the demanding rou- to present each day along with the presti- tine, he spoke with emotion about his re- gious evening Pfizer Fantasia Extravaganza. turn from a serious head injury to the level Priscilla enlarged the performance theme of athleticism he has now reached. by bringing a medley of Disney songs and At show time Del Dyer donned his own ten Disney character hats for the vaulters mouse ears and danced in with King to the to wear. Leticia Solorzano of Nu Balance (top), Julia tune of “Hi Ho, Hi Ho, it’s off to Vault we Lee of Tambourine and Nicole Bergstrom of go!” The crowd-pleasing Kürs brought As the troupe planned their roles, ever- Nu Balance performed on King. thunderous cheers from more than 7,000 efficient AVA V.P. Promotions, Jan Weber Photo: Laurie Comfort Sunflower Photography horse fans who had paid to see the Pziser unhindered by a broken foot, set up the AVA Tambourine’s Julia Lee from California, Fantasia. New Mexico pro Greta Shryock, and Nu booth in the main exposition hall. For the Remember, Life is not easured by the Balance’s Leti Solorzano. Georgian Shan- remaining days of the Affaire, Jan would number of breaths we take, but by the mo- stand all day, dispensing information, en- non Wright rounded out the crew. Greta ments that take our breath away. couragement, and contacts for the thou- provided strong leadership and served re- Again, the AVA Friendship Team were sands of people who flowed through the markably as both vaulter and peer counse- the best ambassadors we could hope for, center. Christie Dapper and Wayne lor for the group. Over the course of next giving solid performances, crowd-pleasing Beisecker enthusiastically assisted Jan. few days these remarkable ambassadors for smiles, and creating superb public relations The Team members hailed from seven vaulting bonded fast, forming a remarkably for the AVA when they walked about the states. This was Californians Nicole smooth performance machine. event grounds. I sincerely hope that every Bergstrom’s and Laurie DeLalla’s first Del and Doris Dyer journeyed seven vaulter who earns their Silver Medal will Friendship Team trip. Other first timers in- hours from Blacksburg with ‘wonder horse’ try to be a part of this extraordinary pro- cluded Amy Dapper of Virginia, Aaron King. The trustworthy combo of Del and gram. They will have the opportunity to Hoster from Delaware, and Sarah Klene King assured that everything the group meet new friends, travel, and work before from Connecticut. Returnees were planned would be presented safely. enthusiastic crowds.

New Academy of de Versailles’ soon-to-be resurrected Grand ing are also on the study agenda, as well as Stable on February 1, 2003. classes in “new age” veterinary practices. Equestrian Arts From morning training sessions ac- The Academy of Equestrian Arts is ac- It’s been centuries since the Grand companied by background music, to full- cepting applications through June 30 for Stable of Château de Versailles in France fledged performances choreographed by students (ages 18-26) with a solid eques- echoed with the sound of hoof beats. The Bartabas inside a 700-person capacity the- trian background. Submissions should in- once-famous home of the School of ater (currently under construction), the clude resume, photo, and videotape. French Versailles, where the Royal Cavalry trained, Academy will provide a unique perform- is not required as most classes will be in disappeared after the French Revolution. ing arts education for riders from around English. The 15 students selected will work Yet, history has a way of reinventing itself, the world. Besides training in diverse under a two-year contract. especially where the performing arts are equestrian pursuits, the two-year program For further information on the Acad- concerned. In this case, Bartabas, the will incorporate courses from drawing and emy of Equestrian Arts, contact Nathalie founder of France’s acclaimed equestrian sculpture to improve knowledge of horses, Gasser at Théâtre Zingaro’s headquarters company Théâtre Zingaro, will open an to music and singing for developing a sense at 011 331 48 39 1803 or by e-mail at Academy of Equestrian Arts at the Château of rhythm. Dance, martial arts, and fenc- [email protected].

Vaulting World 23 June 2002 Hearts and Diamonds Spring Fest

Hearts and Diamonds 4 Bethany Haas, Pto Ranch 5.716 Trot Comp.- Women (7) 2 Sarah Wetzel, Valley View 3.400 2-Ph Novice Trot Comp. (6) Spring Fest 5 Natasha Buchanan, 1 Heather Nony, Valley View 4.862 3 Homer Martinez, Vly View 3.100 1Teresa Walters, Hpy Hrts 5.800 USAE/AVA Recognized Diamond Bar 5.631 2 Lauren Grissom, Hpy Hrts 4.850 2-Phase Events 2 Halie Klein, Happy Hearts 5.486 April 7, 2002 Silver RII -Women 3 Samantha Houle, Hpy Hrts 4.762 2-Phase Canter Team Brl Kür 3 Stacy Jarvis, Pinto Ranch 5.271 Palmdale, California 1 Marisa Hamar, Showtime 6.208 Trot Kür - Women 1 Diamond Bar 6.233 2-Ph Novice Trot Brl Kür (5) Judges: 2 Bethany Haas, Pto Ranch 6.159 1 Samantha Houle, Hpy Hrts 5.750 2Valley View 6.200 1 Halie Klein, Happy Hearts 5.700 3 Sophia Fisher, Showtime 5.968 2 Lauren Grissom, Hpy Hrts 5.675 2-Ph Prel.Ctr Comp.-Wmn (5) 2Teresa Walters, Hpy Hrts 5.667 Suzanne Detol (FEI O), 4 Jaclyn Adkins, FACE 5.950 3 Alexa Rader, Pinto Ranch 4.975 1 Brittany Grissom, Hpy Hrts 5.375 3 Allison Goodwin, Hpy Hrts 5.567 Craig Coburn (AVA R) 5 Natasha Buchanan, Trot Overall - Women 2 Joy Bollen, Pinto Ranch, 5.338 2-Ph Novice Trot Overall (5) Participating Clubs: Coast Line, Diamond Bar 5.511 1 Lauren Grissom, Hpy Hrts 5.262 3 Amanda Beaton, Lompoc 4.412 1 Halie Klein, Happy Hearts 5.733 Diamond Bar, FACE, Pacific Coast, Silver Overall - Women 2 Samantha Houle, Hpy Hrts 5.256 2-Ph Prel.Ctr Brl Kür-Wmn(8) 2Teresa Walters, Hpy Hrts 5.593 Pinto Ranch, Showtime, 1 Marisa Hamar, Showtime 6.212 3 Alexa Rader, Pinto Ranch 4.750 1 Brittany Grissom, Hpy Hrts 7.833 3 Allison Goodwin, Hpy Hrts 5.062 Tambourine, Woodside 2 Bethany Haas, Pto Ranch 5.937 Trot Compulsories - Men 2 Randi Herman, Diam Bar 6.167 Barrel Events Team Events 3 Sophia Fisher, Showtime 5.937 1 Luke Lovell, Valley View 4.375 3 Kaeli Smith, Lompoc 6.100 Bronze Barrel Kür - Women A Team Compulsories 4 Jaclyn Adkins, FACE 5.933 Novice Trot Compulsories (6) 2-Ph Prel.CtrOverall-Wmn (5) 1 Kristen Anderson, Pto Rch 6.100 1FACE 6.847 5 Natasha Buchanan, 1Teresa Walters, Hpy Hrts 5.200 1 Brittany Grissom, Hpy Hrts 6.604 2 Jeannette Vestal, Wnd Dnc6.033 A Team Kür Diamond Bar 5.571 2 Halie Klein, Happy Hearts 5.075 2 Joy Bollen, Pinto Ranch 5.552 3 Rebecca Reed, Vly View 5.333 1FACE 8.260 Silver RI - Men 3 Stacy Jarvis, Pinto Ranch 4.863 3 Amanda Beaton, Lompoc 5.206 Trot Barrel Comp. - Men A Team Overall 1 Steven Bertling, Pto Ranch6.364 Novice Trot Kür (5) 2-Ph Prel. Ctr Comp. - Men 1 Luke Lovell, Valley View 5.933 2 Sean Keville, Tambourine 6.189 1FACE 7.451 1 Stacy Jarvis, Pinto Ranch 5.250 1 Eric Suto, Pinto Ranch 5.025 Adv.Nov. Trot Brl Comp. (9) Modif Ctr Team Comp. Silver RI - Men 2 Halie Klein, Happy Hearts 5.200 2-Ph Adv Trot Comp.-Women 1 Ashlyn DeGroot, Showtime5.557 1 Steven Bertling, Pto Ranch6.463 (4) 3 Zoey Cancilla-Than,DiaBar4.800 1 Kelly Williams, Pto Ranch 5.012 2 Anastasia Kahn, Hpy Hrts 5.000 2 Sean Keville, Tambourine 5.906 Novice Trot Overall (5) 2 Jana Jarvis, Pinto Ranch 5.000 3 Samantha BunchHpyHrts 4.771 1 Sundance South1 5.003 Silver Overall - Men 1 Halie Klein, Happy Hearts 5.137 Adv. Nov. Trot Barrel Kür (8) 2Valley View 4.585 3 Paige Evans, Pinto Ranch 4.800 1 Steven Bertling, Pto Ranch6.413 2 Stacy Jarvis, Pinto Ranch 5.056 1 Ashlyn DeGroot, Showtime5.333 3 Pinto Ranch 4.545 2-Ph AdvTrot Brl Kür-Women 2 Sean Keville, Tambourine 6.047 3Teresa Walters, Hpy Hrts 4.925 2 Samantha Bunch,HpyHrts 4.933 Modified Canter Team Kür 1 Kelly Williams, Pto Ranch 6.000 Bronze Comp. RI - Women Adv Novice Walk Comp. (9) 2 Paige Evans, Pinto Ranch 5.933 3 Caitlin Valencia, Showtime 4.500 1 Sundance South 2 6.240 1 Kristen Anderson, Pto Rch 6.050 1 Anastasia Kahn, Hpy Hrts 5.325 3 Jana Jarvis, Pinto Ranch 5.533 Novice Walk Brl Comp. (6) 2 Sundance South 1 6.160 2 Andrea Rubalcaba, Sun S 6.012 2 Ashlyn DeGroot, Shwtme 5.137 2-PhAdv.Trot Overall-Women 1 Dru Goldman, FACE 5.500 Modified Canter Team Kür 3 Samantha Morisoli, Sun S 5.912 3 Samantha Bunch, HpyHrts 5.025 1 Kelly Williams, Pto Ranch 5.506 2 Erin Kadera, Valley View 5.043 1 Sundance South 1 5.582 4 Ann Walbert, Valley View 5.787 Adv. Novice Walk Kür (9) 2 Paige Evans, Pinto Ranch 5.367 3 Daniele Hillyer, Valley View 5.000 2 Sundance South 2 5.413 5 Natalie Riddle, Pto Ranch 5.600 1 Regan Dyer, Pinto Ranch 4.920 3 Jana Jarvis, Pinto Ranch 5.267 Novice Walk Barrel Kür (4) Modified Trot Team 6 Kendall McArthur, Vly View 5.600 2 Abigail Mawhorter,HpyHrts 4.700 2-Phase Trot Comp. - Women 1 Dru Goldman, FACE 4.567 1Valley View 3.323 7 Angel Hart-Omer, FACE 5.588 3 Samantha Bunch,HpyHrts 4.640 1 Alexa Rader, Pinto Ranch 5.075 2 Adelaide Crockett, VACE 4.167 Pairs Events 8 Rebecca Reed, Vly View 5.537 Adv. Novice Walk Overall (9) 2 Samantha Houle, Hpy Hrts 5.063 3 Erin Kadera, Valley View 3.667 Advanced Pairs 9 Sierra Thompson, Sun So 5.363 1 Anastasia Kahn, Hpy Hrts 4.902 3 Lauren Grissom, Hpy Hrts 4.825 Novice Walk Overall (4) 2 Ashlyn DeGroot, Shwtme 4.839 1 Krsten Anderson/Behtany Haas, 10 Briana Nance, Valley View 5.262 2-Ph Trot Brl Kür - Women (7) 1 Dru Goldman, FACE 5.033 3 Samantha Bunch,HpyHrts 4.83 Pinto Ranch 6.133 11 Larissa Fisher, Sun South 5.138 1 Lauren Grissom, Hpy Hrts 6.600 2 Erin Kadera, Valley View 4.355 2 Brittany Grissom, Samantha 12 Jeannette Vestal, Wnd Dnc4.738 Novice Walk Comp. (6) 2 Samantha Houle, Hpy Hrts 6.067 3 Daniele Hillyer, Valley View 4.300 1 Adelaide Crockett, FACE 4.488 Houle, Happy Hearts 5.467 Bronze Kür RI - Women 3 Alexa Rader, Pinto Ranch 6.000 4 Adelaide Crockett, VACE 4.284 1 Samantha Morisoli, SunSo 6.740 2 Dru Goldman, FACE 4.450 2-Ph Trot Overall - Women Preliminary Pairs 3 Elann Wozniak, Vly View 4.287 Mod.Nov.Walk Brl Comp. (4) 2 Andrea Rubalcaba, SunSo 6.660 1 Lauren Grissom, Hpy Hrts 5.712 1Teresa Walters/AllisonGoodwin, Modif. Nov. Walk Comp. (4) 1Tracey Shane, FACE 3.900 Happy Hearts 5.167 3 Larissa Fisher, Sun South 5.600 2 Samantha Houle, Hpy Hrts 5.567 2 Sarah Wetzel, Valley View 3.625 1Tracey Shane, FACE 3.960 2 Abigail Mawhorter/Laura 4 Sierra Thompson, SunSo 5.020 3 Alexa Rader, Pinto Ranch 5.537 3 Homer martinez, Vly View 2.750 Grissom, Happy Hearts 3.800 5 Jeannette Vestal,Wnd Dnc 4.960 3 Linsey Anderson/Zoey Cancilla- 6 Natalie Riddle, Pto Ranch 4.920 Than, Diamond Bar 3.733 7 Angel Hart-Omber, FACE 4.740 Individual Events 8 Kristen Anderson, Pto Rch 4.700 Gold RI - Women Bronze Comp. RII - Women 1 Andrea Rubalcaba, Sun S 5.700 1 Pamela Geisler, Diam Bar 8.060 2 Samantha Morisoli, Sun S 5.588 2 Jill Main, Woodside 7.917 3 Kristen Anderson, Pto Rch 5.550 3 Julie Keville, Tambourine 7.751 4 Larissa Fisher, Sun South 5.287 4 Samantha Smith, 5 Natalie Riddle, Pto Ranch 5.025 Pacific Coast 7.735 5 Leslie Hamar, Showtime 7.202 Bronze Overall RI - Women 6 Melissa Williams, Cst Line 7.169 1 Andrea Rubalcaba, Sun S 6.124 7 Megan Logan, Coast Line 6.487 2 Samantha Morisoli, Sun S 6.080 Gold RII - Women 3 Kristen Anderson, 1 Samantha Smith, Pac Cst 8.017 Pinto Ranch 5.433 2 Pamela Geisler, Diam Bar 7.934 4 Larissa Fisher, Sun South 5.362 3 Julie Keville, Tambourine 7.686 5 Natalie Riddle, Pto Ranch 5.182 4 Jill Main, Woodside 7.654 Bronze Comp. RI - Men 5 Melissa Williams, Cst Line 7.003 1 Sterling Weatherley, FACE 6.213 6 Leslie Hamar, Showtime 6.655 Bronze Kür RI - Men 7 Megan Logan, Coast Line 5.814 1 Sterling Weatherley, FACE 5.580 Gold Overall - Women Prel. Ctr Comp. - Women (10) 1 Pamela Geisler, Diam Bar 7.997 1 Brittany Grissom, Hy Hrts 5.700 2 Samantha Smith, 2 Katrina Herman, Diam Bar 5.300 Pacific Coast 7.876 3 Randi Herman, Diam Bar 5.113 3 Jill Main, Woodside 7.785 Prelim. Ctr Kür - Women (7) 4 Julie Keville, Tambourine 7.718 1 Brittany Grissom, Hpy Hrts 6.080 5 Melissa Williams, Cst Line 7.086 2 Joy Bollen, Pinto Ranch 5.080 6 Leslie Hamar, Showtime 6.928 3Tori Anderholt, FACE 4.520 7 Megan Logan, Coast Line 6.151 Prelim. Canter Comp - Men Gold RI - Men 1 Eric Suto, Pinto Ranch 5.400 1 Kenny Geisler, Diam Bar 8.189 Prelim. Canter Kür - Men 2 Blake Dalgren, FACE 7.797 1 Eric Suto, Pinto Ranch 5.100 3 Adrian Matsumoto, FACE 6.745 4 Chris Littmann, FACE 6.669 Prelim. Canter Overall - Men Gold RII - Men 1 Eric Suto, Pinto Ranch 5.250 1 Kenny Geisler, Diam Bar 8.092 Adv. Trot Comp. - Women 2 Blake Dalgren, FACE 7.824 1 Jana Jarvis, Pinto Ranch 4.925 3 Adrian Matsumoto, FACE 7.436 2 Kelly Williams, Pto Ranch 4.887 4 Chris Littmann, FACE 6.969 3 Paige Evans, Pinto Ranch 4.813 Gold Overall - Men Adv. Trot Kür - Women 1 Kenny Geisler, Diam Bar 8.140 1 Kelly Williams, Pto Ranch 5.500 2 Blake Dalgren, FACE 7.810 2 Jana Jarvis, Pinto Ranch 5.150 3 Adrian Matsumoto, FACE 7.090 3 Paige Evans, Pinto Ranch 4.800 4 Chris Littmann, FACE 6.819 Adv. Trot Comp. - Women Silver RI - Women 1 Kelly Williams, Pto Ranch 5.194 1 Marisa Hamar, Showtime 6.217 2 Jana Jarvis, Pinto Ranch 5.037 2 Jaclyn Adkins, FACE 5.916 3 Paige Evans, Pinto Ranch 4.806 3 Sophia Fisher, Showtime 5.906

Vaulting World 24 June 2002 Woodside Vaulters Spring Fest

22.Haviland Hage, Pacific Cst 3.875 American Vaulters Complete in First USAE Team Selection Trial of 2002 23.Shari Smith-Mead, Tamb 3.875 Jan Weber 24.Thunder Braun, Cst Line 3.600 Bronze Kur RI - Women The first of four vaulting Team Selection Trials is complete. Judges Adrienne Stang (FEI O) and J. 1. Andrea Ruvalcaba,SunNo 6.680 Ashton Moore (FEI O) presided over this one-day event. 2. Samantha Morisoli, Sun N 6.560 3. Kenna McKenzie, Mt. Eden6.400 Five teams entered the competition and anxiously awaited the results. In the first round of compulsories 4. Haviland Hage, Pacific Cst 6.180 5. Brittany Fair, Pacific Coast 6.160 every team struggled with the technical aspects of the required exercises. They each fell short of the 6. Tammy Smith, Mt. Eden 6.120 required 7.0 qualifying score. Each vaulter, coach and longeur was aware that only an exemplary score in 7. Elizabeth Horve, Pac Cst 6.000 8. Destiny Pelham, Tamb 5.900 the freestyle round would be enough to raise their final score into the range which could be submitted to 9. Larissa Fisher, Sun North 5.880 USA Equestrian for consideration to represent the United States at the World Equestrian Games (WEG) in 10.Michele Stevens, Tamb 5.880 11.Prissilla Santiago, Sun No 5.800 Jerez, Spain in September. The competition was still wide open; less than one point separated the teams. 12.Katie Bowker, Coast Line 5.760 Only two teams were successful. The F.A.C.E. (Free Artists — Creative Equestrians) team of Moorpark, 13.Megan Lanfri, Mt. Eden 5.700 14.Alexandra Williams, California ruled on this day with the outstanding freestyle score of 8.810. The score was more than a point Pacific Coast 5.700 15.Elizabeth Naumann, above the nearest competitor and enough to bring the team from third place position after compulsories to Mt. Eden 5.560 win the overall competition with a comfortable margin. F.A.C.E. was the AVA National Championship 16.Morgan Rogers, Mt. Eden 5.340 17.Kristin Olsen, Pacific Cst 5.280 team in 2001 and represented the United States at the World Vaulting Championships in Mannheim, Ger- 18.Sierra Thompson, Sun No 5.240 many in 2000. The team is coached by Devon Maitozo, men’s world vaulting champion in 1998. The team 19.Hannah Boyd, Mt. Eden 5.020 20.Kalyn Noah, Sun North 4.960 horses Balanchine and Marshall carried them to victory. 21.Allysa Long, Pacific Coast 4.900 Coastline Vaulters of Santa Cruz, California is a relatively new club and this is the first year they have 22.Thunder Braun, Coast Line4.820 Bronze RI - Women applied to represent the United States in a World Championship. The team is coached by Katariina Alongi 1. Samantha Morisoli, Sun N 6.393 of Finland, who has raised the bar for these vaulters. This is the second year they have competed in the A 2. Andrea Ruvalcaba, Sun N 6.240 3. Kenna McKenzie, Mt. Eden6.069 Team arena. Coastline’s combined compulsory and freestyle scores earned with their horse, Caneel, were 4. Brittany Fair, Pacific Coast 5.955 5. Tammy Smith, Mt. Eden 5.935 enough to edge out the Woodside Team and finish second overall at the end of the competition. 6. Prissilla Santiago, Sun No 5.769 Individual vaulters also had an opportunity to earn potential qualifying scores. Mari Inouye (18) of 7. Megan Lanfri, Mt. Eden 5.725 8. Destiny Pelham, Tamb5.625 Palo Alto, California lead the field of twelve women. She represented the Sundance North club with their 9. Larissa Fisher, Sun No 5.590 horse, Faustus 74 owned by Phoebe Cooke of Woodside, California. Seven other women also earned 10.Elizabeth Naumann, Mt. Eden 5.580 scores of seven or higher to submit to USA Equestrian. They were: Jill Main (19), Samantha Smith (16), 11.Michele Stevens, Tamb 5.578 Julie Keville (19), Pam Geisler (24), Melissa Williams (18), Megan Benjamin (14) and Jessica Ballenger 12.Morgan Rogers, Mt. Eden 5.527 13.Katie Bowker, Coast Line 5.468 (19). Only Geisler and Inouye have represented the United States in previous world vaulting champion- 14.Elizabeth Horve, Pac Cst 5.457 15.Sierra Thompson, Sun No 5.439 ships as individual competitors. 16.Alexandra Williams,PacCst 5.382 In the men’s division all five competitors received scores above the seven point required score. Devon 17.Hannah Boyd, Mt. Eden 5.360 18.Kristin Olsen, Pacific Cst 5.122 Maitozo (26) was the winner just in front of Kenny Geisler (21). Blake Dahlgren (17), Adrian Matsomoto 19.Kalyn Noah, Sundance No 5.112 (17) and Christopher Littmann (18) also earned scores which maybe submitted to USA Equestrian for 20.Allysa Long, Pacific Coast 5.107 21.Haviland Hage, Pacific Cst 5.028 WEG consideration. Erik Martonovich of Golden, Colorado was entered in the competition, but withdrew 22.Thunder Braun, Cst Line 4.210 after truck problems prevented the transportation of his horse Doc to the California facility. Bronze Comp. RII - Women 1. Brittany Fair, Pacific Coast 5.888 2. Andrea Ruvalcaba, Sun N 5.538 Woodside Vaulters 4. Jill Main, Woodside 7.946 3. Blake Dahlgren, FACE 8.092 2. Emily Gleason, No Wind 6.527 3. Samantha Morisoli, SunN 5.525 5. Pam Geisler, Diamond Bar 7.780 4. Adrian Matsumoto, FACE 7.647 3. Brittany Dutra, Mt. Eden 6.342 4. Kenna McKenzie, Mt. Eden5.300 Spring Fest 6. Melissa Williams, Cst Line 7.710 5. Chris Littmann, FACE 7.200 4. Sabrina Griswold, Tamb 6.252 5. Elizabeth Horve, Pac Cst 5.163 USAE/AVA Recognized 7. Jessica Ballenger, Mt. Edn 7.557 Gold RII - Men 5. Sophia Fisher, Showtime 6.242 6. Megan Lanfri, Mt. Eden 5.100 April 21, 2002 8. Megan Benjamin, Mt. Eden7.556 1. Devon Maitozo, FACE 8.531 6. Allegra Swan, Mt. Eden 6.235 7. Prissilla Santiago, Sun No 4.988 Menlo Park, California 9. Leslie Hamar, Showtime 7.153 2. Kenny Geisler, Diam Bar 8.378 7. Marissa Hamar, Showtime 6.109 8. Sierra Thompson, Sun No 4.988 Judges: 10.Meghan Logan, Cst Line 6.981 3. Blake Dahlgren, FACE 8.050 8. Gillie Vickers, Tambourine 5.798 9. Elizabeth Naumann, Adrienne Stang (FEI O), 11.Becky Hall, Mt. Eden 6.981 4. Adrian Matsumoto, FACE 7.621 9. Julia Lee, Tambourine 5.792 Mt. Eden 4.975 J. Ashton Moore (FEI O), 12.Ginny Kaufmann, Mt. Edn 6.760 5. Chris Littmann, FACE 6.946 10.Jordan Hansen, Tamb 5.451 10.Michele Stevens, Tamb 4.963 13.Olivia Swan, Mt. Eden 6.428 Gold Overall - Men Silver RI - Men 11.Larissa Fisher, Sun No 4.913 Toni Ameroso (AVA r) Gold RII - Women 1. Devon Maitozo, FACE 8.723 1. Sean Keville, Tambourine 5.777 12.Destiny Pelham, Tamb 4.838 Participating Clubs: Coast Line, 1. Mari Inouye, Sundance No 8.281 2. Kenny Geisler, Diam Bar 8.445 Silver RII - Men 13.Morgan Rogers, Mt. Eden 4.825 Diamond Bar, FACE, Mt. Eden, 2. Jill Main, Woodside 7.964 3. Blake Dahlgren, FACE 8.071 1. Sean Keville, Tambourine 5.985 14.Tammy Smith, Mt. Eden 4.563 North Wind, Showtime, Sundance 3. Pam Geisler, Diamond Bar 7.880 4. Adrian Matsumoto, FACE 7.634 Silver Overall - Men 15.Katie Bowker, Coast Line 4.225 North, Tambourine, Woodside 4. Samantha Smith, Pac Cst 7.829 5. Chris Littmann, FACE 7.073 1. Sean Keville, Tambourine 5.881 Bronze Overall - Women Team Events 5. Julie Keville, Tambourine 7.799 Silver RI - Women Bronze Comp. RI - Women 1. Samantha Morisoli, Sun N 6.103 2. Andrea Ruvalcaba, Sun N 6.006 A Team Compulsories 6. Melissa Williams, Cst Line 7.575 1. Florence Rubinger, Tamb 6.429 1. Samantha Morisoli,SunNo 6.225 1. Mt. Eden 6.938 7. Megan Benjamin, Mt. Edn 7.257 2. Emily Gleason, No Wind 6.308 2. Andrea Ruvalcaba, Sun N 5.800 3. Brittany Fair, Pacific Cst 5.933 2. Coast Line 6.767 8. Jessica Ballenger, Mt. Edn 7.137 3. Brittany Dutra, Mt. Eden 6.236 3. Tammy Smith, Mt. Eden 5.750 4. Kenna McKenzie, Mt. Edn 5.813 3. F.A.C.E. 6.550 5. Megan Lanfri, Mt. Eden 5.517 9. Meghan Logan, Cst Line 6.871 4. Allegra Swan, Mt. Eden 6.173 4. Brittany Fair, Pacific Coast 5.750 4. Woodside 6.169 6. Prissilla Santiago, Sun No 5.509 10.Becky Hall, Mt. Eden 6.850 5. Sophia Fisher, Showtime 6.143 5. Megan Lanfri, Mt. Eden 5.750 5. Tambourine 5.927 7. Tammy Smith, Mt. Eden 5.478 11.Leslie Hamar, Showtime 6.493 6. Marissa Hamar, Showtime 6.134 6. Prissilla Santiago, Sun No 5.738 8. Elizabeth Naumann, A Team Kur 12.Ginny Kaufmann, Mt. Edn 6.255 7. Sabrina Griswold, Tamb 5.959 7. Kenna McKenzie, Mt. Eden5.738 Mt. Eden 5.378 1. F.A.C.E. 8.810 Gold Overall - Women 8. Julia Lee, Tambourine 5.920 8. Morgan Rogers, Mt. Eden 5.713 9. Michele Stevens, Tamb 5.373 2. Woodside 7.670 1. Mari Inouye, Sundance No 8.528 9. Gillie Vickers, Tambourine 5.864 9. Hannah Boyd, Mt. Eden 5.700 10.Larissa Fisher, Sun N 5.364 3. Coast Line 7.280 2. Jill Main, Woodside 7.955 10.Jordan Hansen, Tamb 5.502 10.Sierra Thompson, Sun No 5.638 11.Destiny Pelham, Tamb 5.363 4. Mt. Eden 6.860 3. Samantha Smith, Pac Cst 7.932 Silver RII - Women 11.Elizabeth Naumann, 12.Elizabeth Horve, Pac Cst 5.359 5. Tambourine 6.350 4. Julie Keville, Tambourine 7.889 1. Florence Rubinger, Tam 6.918 Mt. Eden 5.600 13.Morgan Rogers, Mt. Eden 5.293 A Team Overall 5. Pam Geisler, Diamond Bar 7.830 2. Emily Gleason, No Wind 6.746 12.Destiny Pelham, Tamb 5.350 14.Sierra Thompson, Sun No 5.289 1. F.A.C.E. 7.680 6. Melissa Williams, Cst Line 7.643 3. Sabrina Griswold, Tamb 6.544 13.Allysa Long, Pacific Coast 5.313 15.Katie Bowker, Coast Line 5.053 2. Coast Line 7.024 7. Megan Benjamin, Mt. Edn 7.407 4. Brittany Dutra, Mt. Eden 6.447 14.Larissa Fisher, Sun No 5.300 3. Woodside 6.920 8. Jessica Ballenger, Mt. Edn 7.347 5. Sophia Fisher, Showtime 6.341 15.Michele Stevens, Tamb 5.275 Bronze Comp RI - Men 4. Mt. Eden 6.899 9. Meghan Logan, Cst Line 6.926 6. Allegra Swan, Mt. Eden 6.297 16.Kalyn Noah, Sund No 5.263 1. Eric Garcia, Tambourine 5.625 5. Tambourine 6.139 10.Becky Hall, Mt. Eden 6.916 7. Marissa Hamar, Showtime 6.083 17.Katie Bowker, Coast Line 5.175 Bronze Kur RI - Men Individual Events 11.Leslie Hamar, Showtime 6.823 8. Gillie Vickers, Tambourine 5.732 18.Alexandra Williams, 1. Eric Garcia, Tambourine 5.340 Gold RI - Women 12.Ginny Kaufmann, Mt. Edn 6.508 9. Julia Lee, Tambourine 5.663 Pacific Coast 5.063 Bronze Comp RII - Men 1. Mari Inouye, Sundance No 8.775 Gold RI - Men 10.Jordan Hansen, Tamb 5.399 19.Kristin Olsen, Pac Coast 4.963 1. Eric Garcia, Tambourine 4.775 2. Samantha Smith, Pac Cst 8.035 1. Devon Maitozo, FACE 8.914 Silver Overall - Women 20.Elizabeth Horve, Pac Cst 4.913 Bronze Comp. Overall - Men 3. Julie Keville, Tambourine 7.979 2. Kenny Geisler, Diam Bar 8.512 1. Florence Rubinger, Tamb 6.674 21.Leslie Burger, Tambourine 4.625 1. Eric Garcia, Tambourine 5.247

Vaulting World 25 June 2002 Emerald City Spring Fest Tambourine Fest

3. Julie Robinson, ECV 4.963 Intermed. Team Barrel Kür Beginning Canter Comp. (17) Tambourine Spring Fest Emerald City Spring Fest 4. Caitlyn Boultinghouse, AVA Recognized 1. ECV 7.725 1. Jamie Velgruth, Tamb 5.450 USAE/AVA Recognized North Wind 4.125 2. Battle Point 7.600 2. Elizabeth Lindahl, Tamb 5.325 April 27-28, 2002 Bronze Comp.Overall May 5, 2002 Beginning Team Barrel Kür 3. Haley Roberts, Tamb 5.163 Petaluma, California Lake Bay, Washington 1. Penny Maydak, Btle Point 5.387 1. ECV 7.250 Beginning Canter Kür 2. Ginger Dohman, ECVN 5.369 Judges: Judge: Advanced Doubles 1. Ashley Lambert, Mt. Eden 4.820 3. Julie Robinson, ECV 4.700 Craig Coburn (AVA R), J. Ashton Moore (FEI O) 4. Caitlyn Boultinghouse, 1. Cambry Kaylor/Shannon 2. Gabby Bizarro, Pacific Cst 4.380 Participating Clubs: Battle Point, North Wind 4.269 Balkerna, Redwing 7.800 Trot Compulsories (12) Lynne Owen (AVA R) Cheam, ECV, ECVN, Leading Edge, Bronze Overall Intermediate Doubles 1. Hannah Andre, Participating Clubs: Coast Line, Mile-High, North Wind, Nu Balance, Diamond Bar, F.A.C.E., Mt. Eden, 1. Ginger Dohman, ECVN 5.573 1. Julie Robinson/Kelsie Morning Star 5.163 Redwing 2. Penny Maydak, Btle Point 5.405 Nettlebeck, ECV 7.360 2. Sandy Bley, Morning Star 5.150 North Wind, Nu Balance, Pacific Team Events 3. Julie Robinson, ECV 5.160 2. Daryl Harsbbarger/Bethany 3. Jessica Muyo, Mt. Eden 5.063 Coast, Showtime, Tambourine, Team Compulsories 4. Caitlyn Boultinghouse, Vavara, Redwing 6.760 Trot Kür (7) Woodside 1. North Wind 5.827 North Wind 4.585 Beginning Doubles 1. Patrick Stevens, Tamb 5.375 Team Events Team Kür Canter C Compulsories 1. Olivia Nodde/Cailea Sedwick, 2. Jessica Muyo, Mt. Eden 5.300 A Team Conpulsories 1. North Wind 7.340 1. Hanna Marland, Cheam 6.125 Battle Point 6.180 3. Cassidy Palmer, Kings Mtn5.050 1. Coast Line 6.666 Team Overall 2. Becky Olson, ECV 5.238 Gold Barrel Kür Beginning Trot Comp. (26) 2. F.A.C.E. 6.628 1. North Wind 6.614 3. Kelsie Nettlebeck, ECV 4.338 1. Colin Schmidt, Cheam 8.500 1. Kimberly Palmer, Kng Mtn 4.900 3. Mt. Eden 6.486 Individual Events Canter C Kür Silver Barrel Kür 2. Kathryn Jaggers, Wdside 4.788 4. Woodside/Diamond Bar 6.182 Gold Comp. RI - Women 1. Hanna Marland, Cheam 6.660 1. Cambry Kaylor, Redwing 7.833 3. Holly Moresi, Nu Balance 4.563 5. Nu Balance 5.997 1. Leticia Solorzano, Nu Bal 6.100 2. Becky Olson, ECV 6.480 2. Jean Sedler, Cheam 7.767 Beginning Trot Kür (7) 6. Tambourine 5.849 Gold Kür RI - Women 3. Kelsie Nettlebeck, ECV 5.280 3 Alisa Schmidt, Cheam 7.267 1. Kimberley Palmer, A Team Kür 1. Leticia Solorzano, Nu Bal 7.320 Canter C Overall Bronze Barrel Kür (4) Kings Mountain 5.150 1. F.A.C.E. 8.520 Gold Round I - Women 1. Hanna Marland, Cheam 6.392 1. Shannon Ballcurm, Rdwg 7.967 2. Charlotte Meakin, Mt. Edn 4.875 2. Coast Line 7.590 1. Leticia Solorzano, Nu Bal 6.710 2. Becky Olson, ECV 5.859 2. Julie Robinson, ECV 7.867 3. Michelle Sullivan, Pac Cst 4.800 3. Mt. Eden 7.430 Gold Comp. RII - Women 3. Kelsie Nettlebeck, ECV 4.809 3. Penny Jo Maydak, Btl Pt 7.833 Tiny Tot Compulsories (7) 4. Woodside 2.670 1. Leticia Solorzano, Nu Bal 6.550 Beg. Canter Barrel Kür (8) A Team Overall Gold Kür RII - Women Beginning Canter Comp. (5) 1. Eva Cassel, Kings Mtn 3.538 1. Roxanne Dinger, No Wind 4.700 1. Corince Daniel, Btl Pt 7.733 2. Brenda Arisman, Mng Star 3.250 1. F.A.C.E. 7.575 1. Leticia Solorzano, Nu Bal 6.860 2. Swanna Baloghy, Btl Pt 7.133 2. Coastline 7.128 Gold Round II - Women 2. Eric Piehl, ECV 4.650 3. Cameron Bonora, Wdside 3.088 3. Erin Tinney, North Wind 4.537 3. Madeline Jackson, Btl Pt 7.133 Tiny Tot Kür 3. Mt. Eden 6.958 1. Leticia Solorzano, Nu Bal 6.705 Trot Barrel Kür (8) Beginning Canter Kür (5) 1. Arilyn Martin, Tambourine 3.750 4. Woodside 4.426 Gold Overall - Women 1. Bethany Vavra, Redwing 7.033 Individual Events 1. Leticia Solorzano, Nu Bal 6.707 1. Eric Piehl, ECV 6.520 2. Jenna Hayward, ECV 7.000 Barrel Events Gold Compulsories RI - Men 2. Erin Tinney, North Wind 6.220 3. Daryl Harsbbarger, Rdwg 6.933 Beg Canter Team Barrel Kür Gold Round I - Women 1. Colin Schmidt, Cheam 7.057 3. Roxanne Dinger, No Wind 5.480 Walk Barrel Kür (5) 1. Tambourine 6.175 1. Pamela Geisler, Diam Bar 8.414 Gold Kür RI - Men Beginning Canter Overall 1. Katharina Neckel, Rdwg 6.100 2. Mt Eden Stars 5.225 2. Jill Main, Woodside 8.151 1. Colin Schmidt, Cheam 6.700 1. Eric Piehl, ECV 5.585 2. Carla Lee, ECVN 6.033 Beg Trot Team Barrel Kür 3. Samantha Smith, Pac Cst 8.136 Gold Round I - Men 2. Erin Tinney, North Wind 5.379 3. Dylan Lewellen, BCV 5.400 1. Tambourine 5.167 4. Julie Keville, Tambourine 7.906 1. Colin Schmidt, Cheam 6.869 3. Roxanne Dinger, No Wind 5.090 Family Barrel Kür Canter Barrel Doubles 5. Melissa Williams, Cst Line 7.893 6. Meghan Logan, Coast Line7.791 Gold Compulsories RII - Men Canter D Compulsories 1. Cassie Robison, 1. Rebeka Davis/ Elizabeth 7. Megan Benjamin, Mt. Eden7.751 1. Colin Schmidt, Cheam 6.825 1. Kara Drake, ECVN 4.725 Julie Robinson, ECV 7.220 Lindahl, Tambourine 6.360 8. Jessica Ballange, Mt. Eden7.735 Gold Kür RII - Men Trot Compulsories Costume Barrel Kür 2. Jo Pearson/Katherine Wick, 9. Alexis Garrod, Mt. Eden 7.480 1. Colin Schmidt, Cheam 7.480 1. Micaela Waugh, ECV 5.025 1. Shauna Waldman/Heather Woodside 5.940 10.Leslie Hamar, Showtime 7.384 Gold Round II - Men 2. Jamie Clark, ECV 4.938 Rymal, North Wind Trot Barrel Doubles (5) 2. Carla Lee/Amy Leee, ECVN 11.Becky Hall, Mt. Eden 7.334 1. Colin Schmidt, Cheam 7.153 3. Taylor Platt, ECV 4.650 1. Jessica Muyo/Erin Tyrrell, Gold Overall - Men Trot Kür (4) Best Horse of the Fest 12.Olivia Swan, Mt. Eden 7.071 Mt. Eden 5.960 13.Ashley Fenbury, Nu Bal 7.031 1. Colin Schmidt, Cheam 7.011 1. Taylor Platt, ECV 5.975 Storm, Emerald City 2. Ali Divita/Tessa Divita, 14.Laticia Solozano, Nu Bal 6.652 Silver Compulsories RI 2. Micaela Waugh, ECV 5.900 Woodside 5.840 Gold Round II - Women 1. Stephanie Guidobono,Ch 6.750 3. Jamie Clark, ECV 5.875 Tambourine Spring Fun 3. Kayla Palmer/Cassidy Palmer, 1. Megan Benjamin, Mt. Eden8.238 2. Alisa Schmidt, Cheam 6.300 Trot Overall Fest Kings Mountain 5.760 3. Jean Sedler, Cheam 6.238 2. Jill Main, Woodside 8.136 1. Micaela Waugh, ECV 5.463 Unrecognized 4. Emily Reed, Nu Balance 5.525 Novice Trot Brl Doubles (6) 3. Julie Keville, Tambourine 8.132 2. Jamie Clark, ECV 5.406 5. Jodi Dohman, Mile-High 5.287 May 04, 2002 1. Sandy Bley/Nicole Roberts, 4. Pamela Geisler, Diam Bar 8.103 3. Taylor Platt, ECV 5.313 Silver Kür RI Petaluma, California Morning Star 7.080 5. Samantha Smith, Pac Cst 8.08 Novice Trot Compulsories (7) 2. Leah Sache/Hannah Andre, 1. Jean Sedler, Cheam 5.700 Judges: Craig Coburn 6. Melissa Williams, Cst Line 7.884 1. Jessica Borman, ECVN 5.088 Morning Star 5.940 2. Alisa Schmidt, Cheam 5.520 (AVA R), Pam Geisler 7. Jessica Ballanger, Mt. Edn 7.685 3. Emily Reed, Nu Balance 4.600 2. Regina Thompson,LdgEg 5.025 3. Ashley Ondaro/Zoe Pearl, 8. Megan Logan, Coastline 7.521 4. Stephanie Guidobono,Ch 4.400 3. Misty Johnson, ECVN 4.988 (Gold Medalist) Morning Star 5.840 9. Alexis Garrod, Mt. Eden 7.276 Silver Round I Novice Trot Kür (7) Participating Clubs: Kings Mountain, Bronze Barrel Kür (5) 10.Leslie Hamar, Showtime 7.176 1. Jean Sedler, Cheam 5.569 1. Mark Johnson, ECVN 6.350 Morning Star, Mt. Eden, Nu Balance, 1. Michele Stevens, Tamb 6.700 11.Becky Hall, Mt. Eden 6.872 2. Alisa Schmidt, Cheam 5.910 2. Taylor Walker, ECVN 6.300 Pacific Coast, Tambourine, 2. Destiny Pelham, Tamb 6.533 12.Olivia Swan, Mt. Eden 6.659 3. Stephanie Guidobono,Ch 5.575 3. Regina Thompson, LdgEg 6.250 Woodside 3. Elizabeth Horve, Pac Cst 6.400 Gold Overall - Women 4. Emily Reed, Nu Balance 5.063 Novice Trot Kür (7) Team Events Beg Canter Barrel Comp. 1. Pamela Geisler, Diam Bar 8.259 Silver Compulsories RII 1. Mark Johnson, ECVN 6.350 B Team Compulsories 1. Ali Divita, Woodside 6.457 2. Jill Main, Woodside 8.144 1. Stephanie Guidebono,Ch 6.438 2. Taylor Walker, ECVN 6.300 1. Tambourine 6.363 2. Rebecca Davis, Tamb 6.014 3. Samantha Smith, Pac Cst 8.108 2. Jean Sedler, Cheam 5.813 3. Regina Thompson, LdgEg 6.250 2. Mt Eden Moon 6.010 Beginning Canter Brl Kür (9) 4. Julie Keville, Tambourine 8.019 3. Alisa Schmidt, Cheam 5.613 Novice Trot Overall (7) B Team Kür 1. Ali Divita, Woodside 6.500 5. Megan Benjamin, Mt. Edn 7.995 4. Emily Reed, Nu Balance 5.250 1. Regina Thompson, LdgEg 5.637 1. Tambourine 5.780 2. Meisha Grichuhin, 6. Melissa Williams, Cst Line 7.889 Silver Kür RII 2. Mark Johnson, ECVN 5.556 C Team Compulsories Pacific Coast 6.233 7. Jessica Ballenger, Mt. Edn 7.710 1. Jean Sedler, Cheam 6.120 3. Misty Johnson, ECVN 5.334 1. Nu Balance 4.888 3. Jamie Velgruth, Tamb 6.200 8. Megan Logan, Coastline 7.656 2. Alisa Schmidt, Cheam 5.940 Walk Compulsories (12) Trot Barrel Compulsories 9. Alexis Garrod, Mt. Eden 7.378 3. Emily Reed, Nu Balance 5.940 2. Pacific Coast 4.875 1. Heather Rymal, No Wind 5.025 1. Jessica Muyo, Mt. Eden 5.743 10.Leslie Hamar, Showtime 7.280 4. Stephanie Guidebono,Ch 5.800 Beg Canter Team Comp. 11.Becky Hall, Mt. Eden 7.103 Silver Round II 2. Misty Johnstone, ECVN 5.000 1. Tambourine 4.942 Trot Barrel Kür (11) 3. Renee Hoskatra, No Wind 4.963 12.Olivia Swan, Mt. Eden 6.865 1. Stephanie Guidebono,Ch 6.119 2. Mt Eden Stars 4.892 1. Jessica Muyo, Mt. Eden 6.567 2. Jean Sedler, Cheam 5.967 Walk Kür (12) Trot Team Compulsories 2. Katharine Wick, Woodside 6.433 Gold Round I - Men 3. Alisa Schmidt, Cheam 5.776 1. Heather Rymal, No Wind 7.200 1. Woodside 5.275 3. Cassidy Palmer, Kings Mtn6.167 1. Kenny Geisler, Diam Bar 8.690 4. Emily Reed, Nu Balance 5.595 2. Carla Lee, ECVN 6.725 2. Morning Star 4.965 Beg Trot Barrel Comp. (11) 2. Erik Martonovich, GoldG t 8.487 Silver Overall 3. Shayna Waldman, NoWnd 6.725 3. Kings Mountain 4.557 1. Erin Tyrrell, Mt. Eden 5.486 3. Blake Dahlgren, F.A.C.E. 8.223 1. Jean Sedler, Cheam 5.968 Walk Overall (12) Trot Team Kür 2. Eva Cassel, Kings Mtn 5.328 4. Adrain Matsumoto,F.A.C.E.7.994 2. Stephanie Guidebono,Ch 5.847 1. Heather Rymal, No Wind 6.113 1. Kings Mountain 4.700 3. Zoe Pearl, Morning Star 5.286 5. Chris Littmann, F.A.C.E. 7.201 3. Alisa Schmidt, Cheam 5.843 2. Shayna Waldman, No Wnd5.775 2. Morning Star 4.000 Beg Trot Barrel Kür (23) Gold Round II - Men 4. Emily Reed, Nu Balance 5.329 3. Carla Lee, ECVN 5.750 Beginning Trot Team Comp. 1. Karly Newman, Pacific Cst 6.333 1. Kenny Geisler, Diam Bar 8.520 Bronze Compulsories RI Tiny Tots Compulsories 1. Tambourine 4.534 2. Alyssa Bonora, Woodside 6.133 2. Blake Dahlgren, F.A.C.E. 8.245 1. Penny Maydak, Btle Point 5.488 1. Lilliana Knachle, No Wind 4.613 2. Mt Eden 4.530 3. Tina Daniels., Kings Mtn 5.867 3. Erik Martonovich, GoldGt 8.149 2. Ginger Dohman, ECVN 5.188 2. Briana Johnstone, ECVN 4.200 3. Morning Star 4.300 Tiny Tot Barrel Comp. 4. Adrian Matsumoto,F.A.C.E.7.631 3. Julie Robinson, ECV 4.438 Tiny Tots Kür Individual Events 1. Cameron Bonora, Wdside 4.500 5. Chris Littmann, F.A.C.E. 7.141 4. Caitlyn Boultinghouse,NW 4.412 Gold Overall - Men 1 Lilliana Knachle, No Wind 7.225 Bronze Compulsories (17) 2. Brenda Arisman, Bronze Round I 2. Briana Johnstone, ECVN 5.300 1. Kenny Geisler, Diam Bar 8.605 1. Eric Garcia, Tambourine 6.325 Morning Star 4.329 1. Ginger Dohman, ECVN 5.584 Tiny Tots Overall 2. Alyssa Woodman, Mt. Edn 6.150 3. Arilyn Martin, Tambourine 4.000 2. Eric Martonovich, Gold Gt 8.318 2. Penny Maydak, Btle Point 5.464 1 Lilliana Knachle, No Wind 5.919 Tiny Tot Barrel Kür (5) 3. Blake Dahlgren, F.A.C.E. 8.234 3. Julie Robinson, ECV 5.259 3. Tammy Smith, Mt. Eden 6.136 2. Briana Johnstone, ECVN 4.750 1. Eva Cassel, Kings Mtn 5.700 4. Adrian Matsumoto,F.A.C.E.7.813 4. Caitlyn Boultinghouse,NW 4.816 Bronze Kür (16) Barrel Events 2. Brenda Arisman, 5. Chris Littmann, F.A.C.E. 7.171 Bronze Compulsories RII 1. Michele Stevens, Tamb 6.600 Advanced Team Barrel Kür 2. Destiny Pelham, Tamb 6.380 Morning Star 5.000 Silver Round I 1. Ginger Dohman, ECVN 5.550 3. Arilyn Martin, Tambourine 4.133 1. Emily Gleason, Northwind 7.097 2. Penny Maydak, Btle Point 5.287 1. Redwing 7.575 3. Angel Hart-Omer, F.A.C.E. 6.340

Vaulting World 26 June 2002 Great Falls/Topaz Mother’s Day Fest

2. Florence Rubinger, Tamb 7.043 Great Falls/Topaz 2. Amy Dapper, Mt. Tabor 6.865 3. Dana VanVranken,ShtgStr 5.303 2. Courtney Hughes, Balance4.600 3. Brittany Dutra, Mt. Eden 6.946 Mother’s Day Fest 3. Sarah Butts, Shea Rose 6.695 4. Jessica Herring, SmllWndr 5.275 3. Alexander Renich, 4. Stephanie Freedman, 4. Jaclyn Adkins, F.A.C.E. 6.690 Shea Rose 4.314 AVA Recognized 5. Cassie Stoevener, Mt. Tabr 5.263 Mt. Eden 6.882 5. Melissa Deja, Agape 6.095 2-Phase Events May 11-12, 2002 6. Katie Wilkens, Shea Rose 5.248 5. Marisa Hamar, Showtime 6.767 6. Logan Dalby, Topaz 5.921 7. Katie Haynie, Virginia Vltrs 5.114 Prelim. 2-Phase Team Comp. 6. Jordan Hansen, Tamb 6.762 Herndon, Virginia 7. Amy Deja, Agape 5.775 8. Krystina Kardes, Virg. Vltrs 5.108 1. Shea Rose/Vltg Visions, 4.981 7. Sophia Fisher, Showtime 6.656 Judge: Stephanie Silver Overall - Women 9. Kaitlyn Moore, Shea Rose 4.958 Prelim. 2-Ph Team Brl Kür 8. Gillie Vickers, Tambourine 6.650 Siemens (AVA R) 1. Mary McCormick, Slvr Str 7.338 10.Katie Gieschen, Vltg Vsns 4.846 1. Shea Rose/Vltg Visions, 6.800 9. Sabrina Griswold, Tamb 6.584 Participating Clubs: Agape, 2. Amy Dapper, Mt. Tabor 6.952 11.Ashlee Vettese, Vltg Vsns 4.791 Prelim. 2-Ph Team Overall 10.Allegra Swan, Mt. Eden 6.404 Balance, Catoctin, Great Falls, 3. Jaclyn Adkins, F.A.C.E. 6.726 12.Kristina Koen, Vltg Visions 4.531 1. Shea Rose/Vltg Visions, 5.891 11.Julia Lee, Tambourine 6.325 Maplelawn Farm, Mt. Tabor, Shea 4. Sarah Butts, Shea Rose 6.609 Unrated Canter Comp. (18) Open 2-Phase Compulsories 12.Emily Reed, Nu Balance 5.227 5. Logan Dalby, Topaz 6.175 Rose, Shooting Stars, Small 1. Timothy Price-O’Brien, 1. Katie Haynie, Virginia Vltrs 4.588 Silver Round II 6. Melissa Deja, Agape 6.158 Wonder, Topaz, Vaulting Visions, Mt. Tabor 5.925 Trot 2-Phase Compulsories 1. Emily Gleason, Northwind 7.086 Virginia Vaulters, William Woods 7. Amy Deja, Agape 5.846 2. Dusti Hausman, Shea Rse 5.300 1. Annalise VanVranken, 2. Stephanie Freedman, Silver Comp. RI - Men 3. Lara Bentley, Balance 5.300 Team Events Shooting Stars 5.075 Mt. Eden 7.055 Open Canter Team Comp. (4) 1. Aaron Hoster, Small Wndr 6.288 Unrated Canter Kür (13) 3. Florence Rubinger, Tamb 6.880 2. Kaitlyn Bergen, Catoctin 4.188 1. Small Wonder 5.578 Silver Kür RI - Men 1. Farina Rutters, Mt. Tabor 5.660 4. Sophia Fisher, Showtime 6.793 Trot 2-Phase Barrel Kür 2. Topaz/Balance Farm 5.088 1. Aaron Hoster, Small Wndr 6.460 2. Timothy Price-O’Brien, 5. Gillie Vickers, Tambourine 6.528 1. Annalise VanVranken, 3. Shea Rose 4.922 Silver Round I - Men Mt. Tabor 5.560 6. Marisa Hamar, Showtime 6.527 Shooting Stars 6.800 1. Aaron Hoster, Small Wndr 6.288 3. Dusti Hausman, Shea Rse 5.460 7. Brittany Dutra, Mt. Eden 6.642 Open Canter Team Kür 2. Kaitlyn Bergen, Catoctin 6.167 1. Mt Tabor Vaulters 5.180 Silver Comp. RII - Men Unrated Canter Overall (13) Trot 2-Phase Overall 8. Sabrina Griswold, Tamb 6.375 1. Timothy Price-O’Brien, 9. Jordan Hansen, Tamb 6.308 2. Vaulting Visions 3.440 1. Aaron Hoster, Small Wndr 5.913 1. Annalise VanVranken, Open Canter Team Overall Silver Kür RII - Men Mt. Tabor 5.743 Shooting Stars 5.938 10.Julia Lee, Tambourine 6.138 2. Dusti Hausman, Shea Rse 5.380 Silver Overall 1. Vaulting Visions 3.658 1. Aaron Hoster, Small Wndr 6.680 2. Kaitlyn Bergen, Catoctin 5.177 D Style Team Compulsories Silver Round II - Men 3. Lara Bentley, Balance 5.280 Barrel Events 1. Emily Gleason, Northwind 7.092 Novice Canter Comp. (13) 1. Vaulting Visions 2.440 1. Aaron Hoster, Small Wndr 6.296 Advanced Team Barrel Kür 2. Stephanie Freedman, 1. Jill Messenheimer, Silver Overall - Men 1. Topaz/Balance, 6.333 Mt. Eden 7.069 D Style Team Kür Great Falls 5.863 1. Aaron Hoster, Small Wndr 6.335 3. Florence Rubinger, Tamb 6.962 1. Vaulting Visions, 4.425 2. Morgan Stoevener,Mt.Tabr 5.800 Intermediate Team Brl Kür 4. Brittany Dutra, Mt. Eden 6.794 D Style Team Overall Bronze Compulsories RI 3. Zachary Pitzer, Shea Rose5.588 1. Great Falls Vaulters, 6.333 5. Sophia Fisher, Showtime 6.793 1. Vaulting Visions, 3.433 1. Elizabeth Brigham, Grt Flls5.600 Novice Canter Kür (8) Novice Team Barrel Kür 6. Marissa Hamar, Showtime 6.527 2. Cassie Stoevener, Mt. Tabr 5.550 Novice Trot Team Comp. 1. Jill Messenheimer, Grt Flls 5.200 1. Great Falls Vaulters, 5.667 7. Gillie Vickers, Tambourine 6.589 3. Alysse Cuthbert, Agape 5.438 2. Maplelawn Vaulters, 5.567 1. Topaz 4.790 2. Laura Messenheimer,GrtFl 5.125 8. Jordan Hansen, Tamb 6.535 4. Katie Haynie, Virginia Vltrs 5.300 Pairs Events 3. Aileen Phalen, Great Falls 5.100 Intermediate Barrel Triples 9. Sabrina Griswold, Tamb 6.480 5. Katie Wilkens, Shea Rose 5.213 Open Pairs Novice Canter Overall (8) 1. A.Cuthbert/Amy/Melissa Deja, 10.Julia Lee, Tambourine 6.232 6. Kaitlyn Moore, Shea Rose 5.150 Agape 7.733 1. Melissa Deja/Amy Deja, 1. Jill Messenheimer, Grt Flls 5.531 7. Jessica Herring, Smll Wdr 5.138 Unrated Barrel Triples Agape 6.400 8. Christy Clark, William Wds 5.000 2. Laura Messenheimer,GrtF 5.288 2. Amy Dapper/Aaron Hoster, 3. Aileen Phalen, Great Falls 5.100 1. Timothy/Taylor/Morgan Price- 9. Dana VanVranken,Shtg Str4.963 O’Brien, Mt. Tabor 5.767 Corrections/ Mt. Tabor/Small Wonder 6.250 10.Krystina Kardes, Virg Vltrs 4.788 Trot Compulsories (18) 2. H.Parker/B.Wooten-Janney/ Trot Pairs 11.Anslee Johnson, Sh Rse 4.750 1. Hannah Nevius, Wlm Wds 5.300 G.Piraino, Great Falls 5.300 Changes 1. Timothy Price-O’Brien/Taylor 12.Ashlee Vettese, Vltng Vsns 4.563 2. Fallon Klug, Agape 5.288 Novice Barrel Triples Price-O’Brien, Mt. Tabor 4.833 13.Jennifer Murphy, Wlm Wds 4.438 3. Bridget Alsbro, Agape 5.263 1. M.McLain/Y.Tunador/E.Smith, New Club: Individual Events 14.Kristina Koen, Vltng Vsns 3.950 Trot Kür (16) Topaz 4.933 Mare Willow Vaulters, Silver Comp. RI - Women 15.Katie Gieschen, Vltng Vsns3.925 1. Annalise VanVranken, Advanced Barrel Doubles 1. Mary McCormick, Slvr Str 7.000 Bronze Kür RI Shooting Stars 6.250 1. Amy Deja/Melissa Deja, Coaches: Martha Cantrill 2. Sarah Butts, Shea Rose 6.888 1. Jennifer Murphy, Wlm Wds 6.380 2. Hannah Horsmon, Agape 6.000 Agape 7.167 & Amy McCune, 3. Logan Dalby, Topaz 6.638 2. Alysse Cuthbert, Agape 5.960 3. Morgan Stoevener, Mt.Tabr5.950 2. Christy Clark/Jennifer Murphy, 4. Jaclyn Adkins, F.A.C.E. 6.625 3. Christy Clark, Wlm Wds 5.940 Trot Overall (11) William Woods 6.300 168 Beaver Dam Rd, 5. Amy Dapper, Mt. Tabor 6.538 4. Cassie Stoevener, Mt. Tabr 5.700 1. Hannah Horsmon, Agape 5.619 Intermediate Brl Doubles (6) 6. Melissa Deja, Agape 6.263 5. Dana VanVranken,ShtgStr 5.660 2. Annalise VanVranken, 1. Aileen Phalen/Jill Plymouth, MA 02360 7. Molly Mahar, Topaz 6.238 6. Katie Wilkens, Shea Rose 5.620 Shooting Stars 5.600 Messenheimer, Great Falls 6.200 8. Emily Flannagan, Balance 6.088 Phone: 508/224-9559 7. Jessica Herring, Smll Wdr 5.600 3. Fallon Klug, Agape 5.506 2. Bethany Morschauser/Annalise 9. Amy Deja, Agape 6.075 VanVranken, Shtg Stars 6.067 [email protected] Silver Kür RI - Women 8. Katie Gieschen, Vltng Vsns5.600 Unrated Trot Comp. (14) 9. Elizabeth Brigham, Grt Fll 5.580 1. Alexa Tyler, Shea Rose 5.150 3. Katie Haynie/Christine 1. Amy Dapper, Mt. Tabor 7.540 Contact Changes 10.Kaitlyn Moore, Shea Rose 5.460 2. Kat Metzger, Agape 5.025 Beauchene, Virginia Vltrs 5.967 2. Mary McCormick, Slvr Str 7.400 11.Krystina Kardes, Virg Vltrs 5.400 3. Claire Flannagan, Balance 4.925 Unrated Barrel Doubles (8) Shari Ballenger 3. Jaclyn Adkins, F.A.C.E. 6.900 12.Katie Haynie, Virginia Vltrs 5.380 4. Kirsten Slotten, Great Falls 4.913 1. Liz Koslov/Rose Gottlieb, 4. Logan Dalby, Topaz 6.220 New Address: 13.Kristina Koen, Vltg Visions 5.080 Unrated Trot Kür (14) Maplelawn Vaulters 6.067 5. Melissa Deja, Agape 6.180 2. Bridget Alsbro/Fallon Klug, 650 Corcoran Ave. #21 14.Ashlee Vettese, Vltg Vsns 4.860 1. Kat Metzger, Agape 5.175 6. Sarah Butts, Shea Rose 6.160 Bronze Round I Agape 6.033 Santa Cruz, CA 95062 7. Amy Deja, Agape 5.760 2. Alexa Tyler, Shea Rose 4.975 3. Katie Wilkens/Rachael Wilkens, 8. Molly Mahar, Topaz 5.440 1. Alysse Cuthbert, Agape 5.699 3. Katie Gallant, Shea Rose 4.900 Shea Rose 5.767 Same Phone, same Fax 2. Cassie Stoevener, Mt. Tabr 5.625 Silver Round I - Women Unrated Trot Overall (14) Novice Barel Doubles (8) 3. Elizabeth Brigham, Grt Flls5.590 1. Kat Metzger, Agape 5.100 1. Lillian Yavitts/Samantha Engel, Craig Coburn 1. Mary McCormick, Slvr Str 7.200 4. Christy Clark, William Wds 5.470 2. Amy Dapper, Mt. Tabor 7.039 2. Alexa Tyler, Shea Rose 5.063 Maplelawn Vaulters 6.100 New Address: 5. Katie Wilkens, Shea Rose 5.416 3. Claire Flannagan, Balance 4.863 2. Zachary Pitzer/Cinnamon Pitzer, 3. Jaclyn Adkins, F.A.C.E. 6.763 6. Jennifer Murphy, Wlm Wds 5.409 1203 N. Sweetzer, #216 4. Sarah Butts, Shea Rose 6.524 Novice Trot Comp. (13) Shea Rose 5.900 7. Jessica Herring, Smll Wdrr 5.369 1. Sara Shannon, Shtg Stars 5.243 3. Claire Flannagan/Eliza Seibert, West Hollywood, 5. Logan Dalby, Topaz 6.429 8. Katie Haynie, Virginia Vltrs 5.340 6. Melissa Deja, Agape 6.221 2. Morgan Price-O’Brien, Balance 5.100 9. Dana VanVranken,ShtgStr 5.311 Mt. Tabor 5.200 Advanced Barrel Kür (7) CA 90069, same Email 7. Amy Deja, Agape 5.918 10.Kaitlyn Moore, Shea Rose 5.305 8. Molly Mahar, Topaz 5.839 3. Jessica Mixon, Smll Wndr 5.157 1. Alysse Cuthbert, Agape 6.933 Phone: 323-656-5223 11.Krystina Kardes, VirgiVltrs 5.094 Novice Trot Kür at Walk (13) 2. Amy Deja, Agape 6.800 Silver Comp. RII - Women 12.Katie Gieschen, Vltg Vsns 4.763 Fax: 310-652-5232 1. Jael Ballard, Balance 5.075 3. Nicole Dalton, William Wds6.400 1. Mary McCormick, Slvr Str 7.313 13.Ashlee Vettese, Vltg Visns 4.711 Intermediate Barrel Kür (9) 2. Sarah Butts, Shea Rose 6.050 2. Audrey Wilkins, Balance 5.025 Betty Ferri, 14.Kristina Koen, Vltg Vsns 4.515 1. Annalise VanVranken, 3. Amy Dapper, Mt. Tabor 6.050 3. Eliza Seibert, Balance 4.97 Bronze Compulsories RII Shooting Stars 7.167 Account Manager 4. Jaclyn Adkins, F.A.C.E. 6.000 Novice Trot Overall (13) 1. Elizabeth Brigham, Grt Flls5.538 2. Morgan Stoevener,Mt.Tabr 6.400 5. Logan Dalby, Topaz 5.963 1 Sara Shannon, Shtg Stars 5.071 Sypolt Insurance 2. Alysse Cuthbert, Agape 5.488 3. Zachary Pitzer, Shea Rose5.833 2. Audrey Wilkins, Balance 5.048 6. Melissa Deja, Agape 5.750 3. Dana VanVranken,ShtgStr 5.288 Unrated Barrel Kür (15) Services, Inc. 7. Amy Deja, Agape 5.550 3. Margaret McLain, Topaz 4.929 4. Krystina Kardes, Virg Vltrs 5.138 1. Sarah d’Auriol, Vltg Visions6.067 8. Molly Mahar, Topaz 5.538 800-995-4770 ext 204 5. Jessica Herring, Smll Wdr 5.088 Walk Compulsories (4) 2. Bridget Alsbro, Agape 6.033 Fax 916-669-1363 Silver Kür RII - Women 6. Katie Gieschen, Vltg Vsns 5.013 1 Julia Snoy, Great Falls 4.814 3. Fallon Klug, Agape 5.867 1. Amy Dapper, Mt. Tabor 7.680 7. Ashlee Vettese, Vltg Vsns 4.950 2. Alexander Renich, Sh Rse 4.314 Novice Barrel Kür (11) [email protected] 2. Mary McCormick, Slvr Str 7.640 3. Courtney Hughes, Balance4.000 8. Katie Wilkens, Shea Rose 4.913 1. Evie Smith, Topaz 5.967 Bonnie Redding 3. Jaclyn Adkins, F.A.C.E. 7.380 9. Katie Haynie, Virginia Vltrs 4.663 Walk Kür (6) 2. Ashley Blowert, Vltg Vsns 5.667 4. Sarah Butts, Shea Rose 7.340 10.Kristina Koen, Vltg Vsns 4.563 1. Hannah Nevius, 3. Yasmin Tunador, Topaz 5.367 11.Cassie Stoevener, Mt. Tabr 4.538 1685 Underwood Rd 5. Melissa Deja, Agape 6.440 Wlilliam Woods 5.400 Beginning Barrel Kür (4) Gambrills, MD 21054 6. Amy Deja, Agape 6.000 12.Kaitlyn Moore, Shea Rose 4.263 2. Courtney Hughes, Balance5.200 Bronze Overall 1. Sara Shannon, Shtg Stars 4.533 (410) 451-4949 7. Logan Dalby, Topaz 5.880 3. Beth Ahner, William Woods4.975 2. Anna Rissanen, Shea Rse 4.500 Silver Round II - Women 1. Alysse Cuthbert, Agape 5.628 Walk Overall (4) 3. Janam Anand, 2. Elizabeth Brigham, Grt Flls5.573 Ann Burns 1. Mary McCormick, Slvr Str 7.476 1. Julia Snoy, Great Falls 4.814 Vaulting Visions 4.200 [email protected] Vaulting World publishes complete results of all AVA Recognized classes. Places 1-3 are published for unrecognized classes and, if more than 3 participants, the total number of participants in the class is given. Eva Bryer: delete fax Complete results for all classes are available at www.americanvaulting.org and http://home.att.net/~avafest

Vaulting World 27 June 2002 Garrod’s Spring Classic

Top left: F.A.C.E. Team, top middle: Coast Line Team, top right: Mt. Eden Team, middle left: Eric Martonovich, middle middle: Woodside Team, middle right: Tambourine Team, bottom left: Devon Maitozo, bottom middle: Mari Inouye, bottom right: Julie Keville.

Photos: Eric Jewett

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Vaulting World 28 June 2002 Garrod’s Spring Classic

Garrod’s Spring Classic 8. Ginny Kaufmann, Mt. Edn 7.742 USAE/AVA Recognized 9. Melissa Williams, Cst Line 7.472 May 18, 2002 10.Alexis Garrod, Mt. Eden 7.405 Saratoga, California 11.Becky Hall, Mt. Eden 6.801 12.Ashley Fenbury, Nu Bal 6.574 Judges: Adrienne Stang (FEI Gold RI - Men O), Craig Coburn (AVA R), 1 Erik Martonovich, Gold Gt 8.626 Toni Amoroso (AVA r) 2. Kenny Geisler, Diam Bar 8.487 Participating Clubs: Coast Line, 3. Blake Dahlgren, FACE 8.430 Diamond Bar, FACE, Golden Gate, 4. Devon Maitozo, FACE 8.429 Mt. Eden, North Wind, Nu Balance, 5. Adrian Matsumoto, FACE 7.269 Pacific Coast, Sundance North, 6. Chris Littman, FACE 6.946 Tambourine, Woodside Gold RII - Men Team Events 1 Kenny Geisler, Dia Bar 8.398 A Team Compulsories 2. Erik Martonovich, GoldGt 8.363 1 Coast Line 6.846 3. Blake Dahlgren, FACE 8.320 2. Mt.Edn/Pac Cst Sun Team 6.736 4. Devon Maitozo, FACE 8.205 3. F.A.C.E. 6.689 5. Chris Littman, FACE 6.995 4. Woodside/Diamond Bar 6.669 6. Adrian Matsumoto, FACE 6.631 5. Tambourine 5.997 Gold Overall - Men A Team Kur 1 Erik Martonovich, Gold Gt 8.495 1F.A.C.E. 8.553 2. Kenny Geisler, Dia Bar 8.443 2. Coast Line 7.640 3. Blake Dahlgren, FACE 8.375 3. Mt.Edn/Pac Cst Sun Team 6.827 4. Devon Maitozo, FACE 8.317 4. Woodside/Diamond Bar 6.820 5. Chris Littman, FACE 6.971 5. Tambourine 6.420 6. Adrian Matsumoto, FACE 6.950 A Team Overall Silver RI - Women 1F.A.C.E. 7.621 1 Emily Gleason, No Wind 6.866 2. Coast Line 7.243 2. Florence Rubinger, Tamb 6.717 3. Mt.Edn/Pac Cst Sun Team 6.782 3. Sabrina Griswold, Tamb 6.673 4. Woodside/Diamond Bar 6.745 4. Stephanie Freedman, Mt. Eden 5. Tambourine 6.209 6.452 Gold RI - Women 5. Gillie Vickers, Tambourine 6.247 1 Megan Benjamin, Mt. Eden8.432 6. Brittany Dutra, Mt. Eden 6.202 2. Mari Inouye, Sundance No 8.414 7. Julia Lee, Tambourine 5.987 3. Pamela Geisler, Dia Bar 8.172 8. Jordan Hansen, Tamb 5.921 4. Julie Keville, Tamb 8.064 9. Liz Martinico, Nu Balance 5.329 5. Jill Main, Woodside 8.048 10.Emily Reed, Nu Balance 4.856 6. Jessica Ballenger, Mt. Edn 7.896 Silver RII - Women 7. Samantha Smith, Pac Cst 7.879 1 Florence Rubinger, Tamb 6.731 8. Ginny Kaufmann, Mt. Edn 7.678 2. Stephanie Freedman, 9. Alexis Garrod, Mt. Eden 7.395 Mt. Eden 6.511 10.Melissa Williams, Cst Line 7.389 3. Emily Gleason, No Wind 6.409 11.Ashley Fenbury, Nu Bal 6.756 4. Brittany Dutra, Mt. Eden 6.332 12.Becky Hall, Mt. Eden 6.756 5. Sabrina Griswold, Tamb 6.249 13.Megan Logan, Coast Line 6.424 6. Gillie Vickers, Tambourine 5.999 Top left: (l-r) clerk Jennie 14.Leticia Solorzano, Nu Bal 6.302 7. Jordan Hansen, Tamb 5.865 Lauzee, Judge Adrienne Gold RII - Women 8. Julia Lee, Tambourine 5.851 1 Mari Inouye, Sundance No 8.365 9. Liz Martinico, Nu Balance 5.488 Stang, and timer Virginia 2. Samantha Smith, Pac Cst 8.339 10.Emily Reed, Nu Balance 5.053 Hawthorne; top right: Ginny 3. Pamela Geisler, Dia Bar 8.042 Silver Overall - Women Kaufmann; middle left: 4. Julie Keville, Tambourine 8.042 1 Florence Rubinger, Tamb 6.724 Stephanie Freedman; middle 5. Jill Main, Woodside 8.025 2. Emily Gleason, No Wind 6.638 6. Megan Benjamin, Mt. Eden7.959 3. Stephanie Freedman, right: Megan Benjamin; 7. Ginny Kaufmann, Mt. Edn 7.806 Mt. Eden 6.482 bottom left: Melissa Williams, 8. Jessica Ballenger, Mt. Een 7.702 4. Sabrina Griswold, Tamb 6.461 bottom middle: Jill Main; 9. Melissa Williams, Cst Line 7.554 5. Brittany Dutra, Mt. Eden 6.267 10.Alexis Garrod, Mt. Eden 7.415 6. Gillie Vickers, Tambourine 6.123 bottom right: Becky Hall. 11.Becky Hall, Mt. Eden 6.846 7. Julia Lee, Tambourine 5.919 12.Ashley Fenbury, Nu Bal 6.391 8. Jordan Hansen, Tamb 5.893 Photos: Eric Jewett Gold Overall - Women 9. Liz Martinico, Nu Balance 5.409 1 Mari Inouye, Sundance No 8.390 10.Emily Reed, Nu Balance 4.955 2. Megan Benjamin, Mt. Eden8.196 Silver RI - Men 3. Samantha Smith, Pac Cst 8.109 1 Sean Keville, Tambourine 6.132 4. Pamela Geisler, Dia Bar 8.107 Silver RII - Men 5. Julie Keville, Tambourine 8.053 1 Sean Keville, Tambourine 6.097 6. Jill Main, Woodside 8.037 Silver Overall - Men 7. Jessica Ballenger, Mt. Edn 7.799 1 Sean Keville, Tambourine 6.115

Vaulting World 29 June 2002 Garrod’s May Fest

Garrod’s May Fest 9. Megan Lanfri, Mt. Eden 5.775 AVA Recognized 10.Alyssa Woodman, Mt. Edn 5.750 May 19, 2002 11.Solvieg Hartman, Tamb 5.725 12.Alyssa Long, Pacific Coast 5.675 Saratoga, California 13.Nikki Stoke, Woodside 5.613 Judges: 14.Katherine Douglas, Wdsd 5.575 Adrienne Stang (FEI O), 15.Brittany Fair, Pacific Coast 5.563 Craig Coburn (AVA R), 16.Haviland Hage, Pacific Cst 5.538 17.Michele Stevens, Tamb 5.463 Lynne Owen (AVA R), 18.Valarie Phipps, Woodside 5.450 Toni Amoroso (AVA r) 19.Denstiny Pelham, Tamb 5.400 Participating Clubs: Coast Line, 20.Elizabeth Nauman, Mt.Edn 5.363 Morning Star, Mt. Eden, Nu 21.Elizabeth Horve, Pac Cst 5.175 Balance, Pacific Coast, Tambourine, 22.Julia Higbee, Pacific Coast 5.100 Valley View 23.Briana Nance, Valley View 4.838 Team Events 24.Ann Walbert, Valley View 4.775 B Team Compulsories 25.Catlyn Boltinghouse,NoWd4.588 1. Mt. Eden Moon 6.247 26.Leslie Burger, Tambourine 4.525 B Team Kür 27.Thunder Braun, Cst Line 4.438 1. Mt. Eden Moon 6.120 28.Rebecca Reed, Valley Vw 4.325 B Team Overall 29.Jenny Cleary, Nu Balance 4.313 30.Chelsea Bylard, Nu Bal 3.975 1. Mt. Eden Moon 6.183 C Team Compulsories Bronze Kür RI - Women 1. Sara Cleary, Nu Balance 7.120 1. Mt. Eden Stars 4.852 2. Tammy Smith, Mt. Eden 7.000 C Team Kür 3. Brittany Fair, Pacific Coast 6.920 1. Mt. Eden Stars 6.120 4. Monique Corralez, Cst Ln 6.500 C Team Overall 5. Alyssa Long, Pacific Coast 6.500 1. Mt. Eden Stars 5.486 6. Julia Higbee, Pacific Coast 6.420 Novice Canter Team Comp. 7. Alyssa Woodman, Mt. Edn 6.360 1. Tambourine 4.950 8. Elizabeth Horve, Pac Cst 6.360 Trot Team Compulsories 9. Megan Lanfri, Mt. Eden 6.320 1. Kings Mountain 4.836 10.Kenna McKenzie, Mt. Eden6.260 2. Woodside 4.791 11.Haviland Hage, Pacific Cst 6.260 12.Claire Rosenfeld,NwEngV 6.220 3. Tambourine 4.747 13.Ashley Miller, Mt. Eden 6.140 Trot Team Compulsories 14.Katie Bowker, Coast Line 6.060 1. Kings Mountain 5.480 15.Elizabeth Nauman, Mt.Edn 6.000 2. Woodside 5.420 16.Destiny Pelham, Tamb 5.940 3. Tambourine 4.140 17.Michele Stevens, Tamb 5.920 Trot Team Compulsories 18.Morgan Rogers, Mt. Eden 5.820 1. Kings Mountain 5.158 19.Chelsea Bylard, Nu Bal 5.740 2. Woodside 5.105 20.Hannah Boyd, Mt. Eden 5.720 3. Tambourine 4.443 21.Briana Nance, Valley View 5.660 Novice Trot Team Comp. 22.Kendall McArthur, Vly Vw 5.480 1. Mt. Eden 5.083 23.Rebecca Reed, Vly View 5.400 2. Morning Star 4.619 24.Jenny Cleary, Nu Balance 5.320 Open Team Kür at the Walk 25.Thunder Braun, Coast Line5.260 1. Valley View 6.480 26.Catlyn Boltinghouse,NWd 4.780 Pairs Event 27.Ann Walbert, Valley View 4.760 Trot Pairs Bronze Round I - Women 1. Jaylyn Babitch/Jessica Muyo, 1. Tammy Smith, Mt. Eden 6.706 Mt. Eden 5.000 2. Monique Corralez, Cst Ln 6.325 Individual Events 3. Brittany Fair, Pacific Coast 6.241 4. Kenna McKenzie, Mt. Eden6.230 Bronze Comp. RI - Women 5. Alyssa Long, Pacific Coast 6.088 Upper left: Megan Lanfri, upper right: Mt. Eden B Team, lower left: Valley View 1. Tammy Smith, Mt. Eden 6.413 6. Alyssa Woodman, Mt. Edn 6.055 Team, lower right: Judge Craig Coburn and clerk Danny Sommerville. Photos: Eric Jewett 2. Kenna McKenzie, Mt. Eden6.200 7. Megan Lanfri, Mt. Eden 6.048 3. Monique Corralez, Cst Ln 6.150 8. Claire Rosenfeld, NEngV 6.035 14.Hannah Boyd, Mt. Eden 5.748 20.Rebecca Reed, Valley Vw 4.863 Bronze Comp. RII - Women 4. Morgan Rogers, Mt. Eden 6.075 9. Katie Bowker, Coast Line 5.949 15.Michele Stevens, Tamb 5.691 21.Chelsea Bylard, Nu Bal 4.858 1. Alyssa Woodman, Mt. Edn 5.900 5. Kendall McArthur, Vly Vw 5.875 10.Morgan Rogers, Mt. Eden 5.948 16.Elizabeth Nauman, MtEdn 5.681 22.Thunder Braun, Coast Line4.849 2. Kenna McKenzie, Mt. Eden5.613 6. Claire Rosenfeld, NwEngV 5.850 11.Haviland Hage, Pac Coast 5.899 17.Kendall McArthur, Vly Vw 5.678 23.Jenny Cleary, Nu Balance 4.816 3. Hannah Boyd, Mt. Eden 5.500 7. Katie Bowker, Coast Line 5.838 12.Elizabeth Horve, Pac Cst 5.768 18.Denstiny Pelham, Tamb 5.670 24.Ann Walbert, Valley View 4.768 4. Monique Corralez, Cst Lne 5.438 8. Hannah Boyd, Mt. Eden 5.775 13.Julia Higbee, Pacific Coast 5.760 19.Briana Nance, Valley View 5.249 25.Catlyn Boltinghouse, NWd 4.684 5. Morgan Rogers, Mt. Eden 5.388 6. Megan Lanfri, Mt. Eden 5.313 7. Claire Rosenfeld, NEngV 5.213 8. Brittany Fair, Pacific Coast 5.113 9. Tammy Smith, Mt. Eden 5.038 10.Alyssa Long, Pacific Coast 4.913 11.Haviland Hage, Pacific Cst 4.900 12.Michele Stevens, Tamb 4.863 13.Julia Higbee, Pacific Coast 4.825 14.Katie Bowker, Coast Line 4.638 15.Elizabeth Horve, Pac Cst 3.975 Bronze Overall - Women 1. Tammy Smith, Mt. Eden 6.150 2. Monique Corralez, Cst Lne 6.029 3. Kenna McKenzie, Mt. Eden6.024 4. Alyssa Woodman, Mt. Edn 6.003 5. Brittany Fair, Pacific Coast 5.865 6. Megan Lanfri, Mt. Eden 5.803 7. Morgan Rogers, Mt. Eden 5.761 8. Claire Rosenfeld, NEngV 5.761 9. Alyssa Long, Pacific Coast 5.696 10.Hannah Boyd, Mt. Eden 5.665 11.Haviland Hage, Pac Cst 5.566 12.Katie Bowker, Coast Line 5.512 13.Julia Higbee, Pacific Coast 5.448 14.Michele Stevens, Tamb 5.415 15.Elizabeth Horve, Pac Cst 5.170 Bronze Comp. RI - Men 1. Christoph Rube, Tamb. 5.700 (Left) Some Pacific Coast Vaulters performed on Gumby, formerly of Black Point, now owned by Priscilla 2. Eric Garcia, Tambourine 5.213 Faulkner for the Friendship Team. (Middle) Valley View Vaulters competed on their new and very capable horse, 3. Joel Gordon, Nu Balance 4.288 Waldemeister. (Right) Several Mt. Eden Vaulters displayed their Kürs on ‘good old standby’, Amadeus. Bronze Kür RI - Men Photos: Eric Jewett 1. Joel Gordon, Nu Balance 5.100

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Bronze Round I - Men Trot Overall - Women (8) Tiny Tots Compulsories (8) Trot Barrel Doubles (7) 2. Gabby Bizaro, Pac Coast 6.433 1. Joel Gordon, Nu Balance 4.694 1. Sara Jennings, Valley View 5.394 1. Julia Robinson, Woodside 3.850 1. Sara Jennings/Luke Lovell, 3. Linda Turner, Nu Balance 6.300 Bronze Comp. RII - Men 2. Cassidy Palmer, Kng Mtn 5.350 2. Tessa Devita, Woodside 3.788 Valley View 6.767 Trot Barrel Kür - Women (14) 1. Joel Gordon, Nu Balance 4.388 3. Jessica Muyo, Mt. Eden 5.194 3. Grace Silva, Coast Line 3.313 2. Jessica Muyo/Erin Tyrrell, 1. Erin Tyrrel, Mt. Eden 7.333 Bronze Overall - Men Trot Compulsories - Men 2-Phase Events Mt. Eden 6.667 2. Jessica Muyo, Mt. Eden 7.267 1. Joel Gordon, Nu Balance 4.592 1. Luke Lovell, Valley View 5.275 Adv. 2-Phase Team Comp. 3. Katherine Wick/Alyssa Bonaro, 3. Cassidy Palmer, Novice Canter Comp. (17) 2. Reno Nims, Morning Star 4.975 1. Valley View 5.025 Woodside 6.600 Kings Mountain 7.167 Due to miscommunication by 3. Patrick Stevens, Tamb 4.625 Adv. 2-Phase Team Brl Kür Novice Trot Brl Doubles (4) Trot Barrel Kür - Men Management, a deduction was Trot Kür - Men 1. Valley View 7.933 1. Jillian RomsdahlSandy Rogers, 1. Luke Lovell, Valley View 7.100 made for “no down and up”. The 1. Luke Lovell, Valley View 5.150 Adv. 2-Phase Team Overall Kings Mountain 5.633 2. Patrick Stevens, Tamb 6.367 same deduction was made for every 2. Patrick Stevens, Tamb 5.150 2. Charlotte Meakin/Jaylyn Babitch, 3. Cosmo Nims, 1. Valley View 6.479 Mt. Eden 5.300 participant in this class so the 3. Cosmo Nims, Morning Star4.850 Barrel Events Morning Star 5.667 placings are not affected by this Trot Overall - Men 3. Leah Sache/Hannah Andre, Nov Trot Brl Kür- Women (28) mistake. 1. Luke Lovell, Valley View 5.213 Novice Canter Team Brl Kür Morning Star 5.033 1. Alyssa Bonara, Woodside 5.933 1. Jamie Velguth, Tambourine5.475 2. Patrick Stevens, Tamb 4.888 1. Tambourine 5.667 Family Barrel Doubles 2. Tina Daniels, Kings Mtn 5.633 2. Ashley Miller, Mt. Eden 4.888 3. Cosmo Nims, Morning Star4.719 Open Barrel Doubles (Demonstration Class) 3. Holly Moresi, Nu Balance 5.633 3. Jo Pearson, Woodside 4.600 Trot Comp. to the Right 1. Kendel McArthur/Ann Walbert, 1. Lynn Fralgy/Elizabeth Lindahl, Novice Trot Barrel Kür - Men Trot Comp. - Women (10) 1. Sara Jennings, Valley View 4.638 Valley View 7.500 Tambourine 5.167 1. Joel Estby, Coast Line 6.033 1. Jessica Muyo, Mt. Eden 5.363 2. Luke Lovell, Valley View 4.463 Novice Canter Brl Doubles Bronze Barrel Kür (10) 2. Ben Cassel, 2. Sara Jennings, Valley View 5.338 Nov Trot Comp. - Women (28) 1. Jo Pearson/Katherine Wick, 1. Valarie Phipps, Woodside 8.167 Kings Mountain 5.167 3. Lidsey Neurerburg, Tamb 5.025 1. Erica Maglione, Mt. Eden 5.063 Woodside 7.667 2. Claire Rosenfeld, Tiny Tots Barrel Kür (5) Trot Kür - Women (14) 2. Jaylyn Babitch, Mt. Eden 5.013 2. Leslie Burger/Destiny Pelham, New England Valkyries 8.000 1. 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Deadline for Next Issue: June 30, 2002 - Feature: Competitions CALENDARCALENDAR OFOF VAULTINGVAULTING EVENTSEVENTS 2002 Sept. 14-15 Great Falls/Topaz Fall Fest, Herndon, VA. Con- June 22-23 Region I Championships (USEA/AVA Recog- tact Andrea Bridgeman andrea_bridgeman@ nized), Pomona, CA. Contact Connie Geisler freddiemac.com (909)861-1564 or [email protected] Sept. 28-29 Judges Forum, Bay Area, CA. Contact Adrienne June 28-30 CVI** Nitra, Slovakia. Contact Gail Ostendorf Stang 408/867-0184. 650/948-8137, [email protected]. Sept. 29 Morning Star Fest, Novato, CA. Contact Jul 5-7 CVI** Malmö, Sweden. Contact Gail Ostendorf Carolynn Conner 415/897-8486 or cec- 650/948-8137, [email protected]. [email protected] July 5-7 Midwest Clinic and Fest, Equ Claire, MI. Con- Oct. 12-13 VIP Halloween Fest, Hopkinston, RI. Contact tact Karen Koller 616/461-6171, Vicki Sherraden 860/228-1827, [email protected]. [email protected] July 25-28 Region II Championships (AVA Recognized), Oct. 26-27 Vaulting in the Park, Lake View Terrace, CA. Grass Valley, CA. Contact M. Rose 408/867- Contact Virginia Hawthorne 818/302-0153, 1789 or [email protected]. [email protected] Aug. 1-4 CVI** Rhede, Germany. Contact Gail Ostendorf Oct. 27 Mt. Eden’s Halloween Fest, Saratoga, CA. 650/948-8137 or [email protected]. Contact Marianne Rose 408/867-1789 or Aug. 14-17 USAE/AVA National Championships, [email protected]. Livermore, CA. Contact Marianne Rose 408/867- Dec 30-31 CVI** Canberra, Australia. Contact Gail 1789 or [email protected]. Ostendorf 650/948-8137, [email protected] . Sept. 10-22 World Equestrian Games, World Vaulting Championships, Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. Check the Competitions website for more information on any USA Contact Gail Ostendorf 650/948-8137 competitions. http://home.att.net/~avafest

Kenny and Pam Geisler (shown here at Garrod’s Spring Classic) performed a unique ‘sibling sweep’ by winning the Gold Women’s and Gold Men’s Overall Event at Tambourine’s Spring Fest on May 4th.

Photos: Eric Jewett

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